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, March 22, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705)

• Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

652-7988

• 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

• Hall rental available –Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

• March 11 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance – 7:30pm - $15 per person – advance tickets are available at the Legion Hall

• March 25 – Dinner & Dancing – 5pm to 12midnight – J&J will perform - Legion members $30 – Non-members $35 –Call for tickets 705-738-2710

Branch 441 Kinmount (705) 488-3462

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

Branch 497 Omemee (705) 799-5095

• March 25 – Legion Dance – 7pm – Live entertainment with Stockdale Central – Classic country, new country, timeless classics – Tickets $15 each includes light meal, door prizes, 50/50 raffle – Call Legion for tickets - 705-799-5095

• April 29 – Acreman Dart Tournament

Branch 519 Coboconk (705) 454-8127

• March 18 - “Get Your Motor Running”

– Rockin’ Blues with the B&B Blues Band – Doors open at 6pm – Tickets $15 available at the Legion

• March 31 – Lunch & Music – 11:30 to 4pm – Ham & scalloped potatoes or liver and onions $13 from 11:30 to 1pm –Followed by Country Music Jam 1 to 4pm

– Open Mic and local talent – Food bank

• Wednesday - Drop in darts - 7p.m. $5 per person

• Thursday - Drop in shuffleboard6:30 pm. Cost is $5pp per week

• Tuesday Night Doubles Dart League

– Competitive league – 8pm - $5pp per night – Limited to 40 players, please call the Branch to register

• Saturdays - Meat Draw - Weekly at 5pm

– Mixed Teams – Register by April 22 – 16-team limit - $20 per person • Tuesdays – Darts – 7:30pm

• Thursdays – Mixed Darts – 7:30pm

• Fridays – Drop-in Coffee Time – 8am to 10:30am donations would be appreciated

• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm

• Tuesdays – Open Darts – 7pm

• 1st Wednesday – Big Buck Bid Euchre –10am - $15 pp

• Saturdays – Music & Meat Roll – Music at 2pm – Meat roll at 3pm

• For more information contact Legion 705-454-8127

Branch 184 Woodville & District (705) 439-2397

• Tuesdays - Country Line Dancing Lessons – 7 to 9pm - $10 per person 4th Thursday – Luncheon – 11:30am to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613

• Mondays – Progressive Euchre – 7pm$5 per person

• For information about upcoming events dessert with tea or coffee. $10pp. Take out orders, please call 705.439.2397. and regular activities, call the Legion Branch at 705-324-2613 or follow us on Facebook wastewater Budget was adopted at a total budget of $29 million. This budget ensures the safe and effective operation and capital needs of 21 water and 6 sewer treatment systems across the municipality. The Budget includes a 3 percent increase in user rates in keeping with the Long-Term Financial Plan and Water and Wastewater Rate Study. The municipality has approximately 13,000 water and sewer users that finance the entire Water-wastewater Budget. The new Water Meter Replacement project will roll out this year, providing users with a no-cost, mandatory upgrade to their meter which enables wifi data transfer. Special Projects

Budget

This $2 million budget includes a variety of projects that are one-time in nature and span multiple budget years. Many of the projects are studies and plans such as the Municipal Airport Business plan, Archeological Master Plan, Part Two of the Cultural Centre Feasibility Study and the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Other projects involve agencies and boards, such as the Flood Plain Mapping that continues through Kawartha Conservation and a Next Generation 911 system led by Kawartha Lakes Police Service.

The Capital Budget was adopted at the February 14, 2023 meeting. Read more about the $57.7 million Capital Budget.

For all Budget details and background, visit our Budget Page at www.kawarthalakes.ca/budget.

“BEE-LAW” AMENDMENTS

Members of the Kawartha Lakes community are asked to provide their opinion on the below proposed By-law amendment by completing the Building Pollinator Habits Survey on the Jump In, Kawartha Lakes website (www.jumpinkawarthalakes.ca).

The community’s vision for Kawartha Lakes is ‘Thriving and growing communities within a healthy and natural environment.’ To support this vision, the municipality adopted a Healthy Environment Plan in 2019.

The City was officially recognized as a Bee City by Bee City Canada in July 2017. The City of Kawartha Lakes became the 7th Bee City in Canada, and the 3rd in Ontario, following Toronto and Stratford. Pollinatorfriendly projects within the City are listed on our website.

“Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day. They are essential for the health of our ecosystems and the health of many of our food crops. Let’s all do our part to create a thriving environment,” said Deborah Pearson, Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee Chair.

To encourage climate resilience by building pollinator habitats, the following By-law amendments will be proposed to Council.

“We must do all we can to protect pollinator habitat. This small change will go a long way to help maintain a healthy environment for pollinators to thrive in,” commented Pat Warren, Councillor Ward 2 and Member on the Environmental Advisory Committee for Kawartha Lakes.

Current By-law

• Allowed: plants and grass exceeding eight inches in height in open spaces, environmental protection areas, agricultural and rural areas, and areas within 30 metres of a waterfront, wetland, water body or watercourse.

• Not Allowed: plants and grass exceeding eight inches in height in urban residential or commercial areas that are not within 30 metres of a waterfront or wetland area.

Some plants often referred to as weeds include dandelion and clover.

Proposed amendment

• Change the definition of “Debris”, by removing “weeds and grass exceeding eight inches in height” from the definition. This allows and encourages naturalized gardens in urban residential, commercial and industrial areas.

• By-law to remain unchanged for open spaces, environmental protection areas, agricultural and rural areas, and areas within 30 metres of a waterfront, wetland, water body or watercourse.

• “Debris” will still include items such as litter and waste. This is not an opportunity for residents to neglect the upkeep of their lawns.

• Noxious weeds continue to be prohibited by the Weed Control Act.

• Property owners in Lindsay will still be required to maintain the height of grassed boulevards adjacent to their properties, pursuant to the Lindsay Boulevard By-law.

Why the change?

Naturalized gardens allow for:

• more effective pollination

• ecosystem biodiversity creates seeds and fruits that are part of an important food source for birds and ground animals

• slower erosion and overland water run off that enters into municipal drains and catch basins

• less use of pesticides, herbicides and fuel to maintain properties

Residents Asked For Input

The City of Kawartha Lakes opened Victoria Manor long-term care home in October 1989. The 166-bed home is located at 220 Angeline Street South in Lindsay and has served the community and surrounding region since that time. As we look to the future of our growing community, Kawartha Lakes is taking steps to support this valuable resource and to plan for meeting the needs of our community.

In planning for the future, Kawartha Lakes has retained Colliers Project Leaders (Colliers) to review the Victoria Manor long-term care building and to develop a Master Plan for the home. As part of the project, Colliers is asking for input of key stakeholders and the general public about current service levels and to answer important questions such as ‘do the building and spaces of the home meet current and future needs?’ and ‘what changes would be needed to benefit the community in the future?’.

“On the heels of the recent Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation, we are excited to see what the future holds for Victoria Manor. Collecting feedback from family, friends, volunteers, staff and the general community is an important part of developing the home’s Master Plan,” commented Cheryl Faber, Director of Human Services for Kawartha Lakes.

Members of the Kawartha Lakes community can visit the Victoria Manor Master Plan through the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes.ca to complete the short, five-question survey.

Curbside Battery Collection

Curbside battery collection is back in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Your used batteries will be collected cubside from March 20 to 23 on your regularly scheduled collection day.

To dispose of your used batteries properly, please place them inside a clear, resealable bag and leave it on top of your fibre recycling materials at your curb by 7am on the morning of collection.

Why is recycling batteries so important?

• Batteries are considered hazardous waste. When they end up in our landfills and begin to rot, they emit chemicals that may leak into the ground. This harms the environment, including nearby animals, through the soil and water pollution it creates.

• Materials found in batteries can be recycled into many different things. For example, most batteries are 25% steel, which is 100% recyclable.

• Recycling batteries is free and helps keep unwanted items from entering our landfill sites. Each and every single item being diverted from our landfills helps further extend the life of our sites.

How do I properly recycle batteries?

• Put used or unwanted, single-use dry cell batteries inside a clear re-sealable bag (Ziploc or similar). Please cover 9V battery terminals with masking tape and cover both sides of button batteries with tape.

• Place the sealed bag on top or beside your paper recycling box on your regular collection day during the week of March 20, 2023.

• Do not place any loose batteries in your recycling box.

• Acceptable batteries include: A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, and lantern batteries.

• Unacceptable batteries include: rechargeable batteries (for example laptop and cellphone batteries), automotive batteries and industrial batteries. These types of batteries can be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste depots for disposal at the Lindsay Ops and Fenelon landfills.

Each year, the municipality conducts two designated collection weeks for curbside battery pick up, however you can recycle batteries anytime at many different locations across the municipality. Use this helpful online tool to search for nearby drop off locations by using your postal code.

Home Renovation Assistance

If you own your home and have been in need of repairs, energy efficient upgrades or accessibility changes, there may be help.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is participating in an Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) which was developed to help homeowners improve their living conditions by providing financial assistance to make repairs or accessibility changes.

Kawartha-Haliburton Renovates provides a forgivable loan up to $20,000 for repairs such as roofs, plumbing, heating, foundations, wells, septic systems, etc. Up to $5,000 is also available to reduce physical barriers such as ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, countertop height changes.

Applications will be reviewed on a priority basis based on income and the type of repair. Applications can be submitted until April 8, 2023.

Applicants must own their own home. The market value of their home must be at or below $564,751. The applicant’s household income cannot exceed these limits.

• 1 Bedroom - $36,000

• 2 Bedroom - $42,500

• 3 Bedroom - $48,000

• 4+ Bedroom - $59,500

Applicants must have adequate home insurance, be current with property taxes and mortgage payments and their home must be located in the City of Kawartha Lakes or the County of Haliburton.

Applications and further information are available on the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes.ca, or from the City of Kawartha Lakes Human Services Department by calling 705-324-9870 or 1-877-324-9870 or by emailing cklhumanservices@kawarthalakes.ca.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL UPDATE

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal By-law Enforcement and Licensing Office hosted a drop-in Short Term Rental (STR) Public Information Sessions on February 28.

The community was invited to City Hall in Lindsay to see the Short Term Rental survey results, read the new draft By-law, ask questions of Staff and learn the next steps in the process.

“Tuesday’s event was very well attended by the public and City staff; the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors also attended to meet with the public and to generally discuss Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes. All in attendance were very open to general discussion about Short Term Rentals, the industry and what is currently occurring to address issues as well as discussion about the future report to Council. The conversations were well balanced with STR owners and other citizens discussing the information presented by staff,” said Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing.

The meeting was attended by approximately 100 to 125 people with a mixture of both Short Term Rental owners/operators and residents affected by Short Term Rentals in attendance.

The City’s survey about Short Term Rentals closed on February 15, 2023 with over 1,000 responses. Here are some of the highlights from the survey results that were shared at the Public Information Session:

• 68% of survey respondents are supportive of Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes

• 74% of survey respondents think that Short Term Rentals should be regulated and licensed in Kawartha Lakes

• 66% of survey respondents agree or somewhat agree that Short Term Rentals bring in Tourism spending

• The number one complaint regarding Short Term Rentals in Kawartha Lakes is loud noise/music

The full survey results, draft By-law, display boards and presentation that were shown at the Public Information Session can all be found on the City’s website at www.kawarthalakes.ca.

Trent Lakes Library News

If you’re looking for an activity to do with the kids over the March break, stop by the Buckhorn Branch of the Trent Lakes Library. They’re offering a daily drop-in with activities like crafts to keep the little ones entertained.

In addition, they’ll be holding their weekly active family Story Time for all ages. Come in for stories, songs, crafts and silliness! Held in the Children’s area of the Buckhorn branch every Wednesday at 11am.

The Buckhorn Branch of the Trent Lakes Library will be closed from March 20 to 27 for renovations.

Trent Lakes Partners With Outreach Centre

The Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Trent Lakes Outreach Centre Food Bank have partnered to create a second donation drop-off location in the area. Visitors can now bring donations to the municipal office anytime during its regular business hours.

Eligible food products include non-perishable canned meat, vegetables, pasta, pet food and water bottles. In addition to food, hygiene products, cleaning products and laundry products are also accepted. For monetary donations, debit and cash are