The Kawartha Promoter - March 24, 2023 - Volume 33, Issue 6

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OVER THE BACK FENCE

After more than 40 (gulp) years in communications, as a consultant inmedia relations and as a News Director in radio and Editor in print, I’ve learned a few things about news releases. Back in the day, we were told that the average news desk gets more than 400 releases across their desks every day. So it was important that your release, about a new product or event, captures the attention of the editor.

The advent of technology makes it easier for you to send us information and in the long run has made our jobs as editors a little easier as well. Now when a release comes in an electronic format we can edit on the fly rather than retyping and rewriting. But you have to put the effort in to getting that information to us.

While putting an event post on Facebook and other social media channels will get the word out to those who follow you, it shouldn’t be seen as a source of information for the media. Many editors don’t have time to scroll through social media looking for your

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event. And, if they don’t know you exist, they may not go the extra mile to find you. There are many times I spend hours going through Facebook trying to find events to write about in the next issue. And that’s frustrating when all it would take is for the organization to send me that same information via email.

Our “job” here at The Kawartha Promoter is to do just that ... promote the Kawarthas. Whether it’s an event or community program, that’s what makes it onto our pages. But it’s ultimately up to you, those in charge of the events, and programs to tell us what’s going on.

If you send me an email, I’ll look at it. And, if it might mean something to our readers, I will use it. But the more time you save me in the editing process, the more information you give me, the more likely I am to print it! That just takes a little effort on your part.

For those who are interested in more about this, I’ve got some tips for you on Page 10 of this issue.

Until next time, stay safe!

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City Hall

WARDENS SET PRIORITIES

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) have set Caucus priorities for the year ahead.

City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Elmslie attended and commented, “The EOWC priorities align with Kawartha Lakes’ Strategic Plan, particularly in terms of creating an exceptional quality of life for residents. By encouraging affordable, purpose-built rental housing, we are addressing an urgent need facing more than 2,200 households across Kawartha Lakes. Properly funding, staffing and resourcing municipal long-term care homes will support seniors when they need to make the transition. Finally, investing in community paramedicine services and reducing offload delays at hospitals will allow paramedics to spend more hours serving patients. These are tall orders, but we are committed to working together with other levels of government to move forward as quickly as possible.”

The EOWC identified the following priorities for 2023:

• Affordable and Attainable Housing through the EOWC’s ‘7 in 7’ Regional Housing Plan

• Long-Term Care

• Paramedic Services

The EOWC will continue to address municipal sector issues that arise throughout the year ahead on an as needed basis.

“Now more than ever, municipal governments play a vital role as organizations that unify and strengthen Ontario and Canada. The EOWC is in a position to lead, inform and respond during the coming year and beyond. The Caucus has set clear goals and we intend to strongly advocate on behalf of our region’s communities and residents” stated EOWC Chair Peter Emon.

Affordable and Attainable Housing

Housing affordability and attainability remains a key focus of the Caucus. Across the EOWC’s region, there are approximately 12,000 to 14,000 units on municipal community rental housing wait lists. People are waiting an average of almost five years and up to 10 years in some cases to access these community rental housing units. As part of the Ontario Government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, the EOWC is looking to do our part in increasing housing supply through our bold ‘7 in 7’ regional housing plan.

The EOWC’s ‘7 in 7’ regional housing plan proposes building at least 7,000 community rental

Dr. Mark D. Black

units over seven years across the region to address the wait lists. The plan would require partnering with the Federal and Provincial Governments, as well as the private and non-profit sector, and Indigenous partners. Using a mixed-model approach, the ‘7 in 7’ plan has the added benefit to bring on nearly 21,000 additional market rate units. This would total 28,000 housing units. The EOWC is moving ahead with the ‘7 in 7’ plan and is currently working with KWM Consulting Inc. to create a business case to move forward effectively and sustainably.

The EOWC is also calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments develop a strong financial framework to support municipalities in order to better prepare, plan and implement housing and related support services. In addition, the EOWC is advocating for upper orders of government to standardize language around housing and have clear streamlined definitions for both ‘affordable’ and ‘attainable’ housing.

Long-Term Care

Municipal governments are key partners in the delivery of long-term care, which was highlighted continuously throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The EOWC was an initial advocate for the four hours of care model that the Province is in the process of implementing and continues to provide evidencebased feedback to inform the government’s decisions around long-term care and related supports.

Throughout the year ahead, the EOWC is advocating for a long-term care human resources strategy to address staffing shortages across the region that works for rural homes and their labour market. As part of the human resources advocacy, the EOWC is continuing to call on the Provincial Government to eliminate staffing agencies that pose an unnecessary and unsustainable resource and cost burden on municipalities.

Additionally, the EOWC is advocating that the Provincial Government review and modernize the long-term care funding framework. The EOWC is ready to continue to provide sound input on behalf of member municipalities and work with government and stakeholders.

Paramedic Services

Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, EOWC member municipalities have experienced increased pressures on their paramedic services. During the year ahead, the EOWC is advocating for permanent, sustainable and predictable funding to support paramedic services as well as community paramedicine efforts.

The EOWC is also calling on the Provincial Government to modernize the dispatch system to improve the prioritization of calls and overall level of service. Additionally, the Caucus is advocating for the Provincial Government and associated stakeholders to reduce offload delays at hospitals which would allow paramedics to spend more hours serving their communities.

Currently, the EOWC is working with ApexPro Consulting Inc. to update the EOWC’s 2019 Review of Eastern Ontario Paramedic Services Situation Overview report. This will provide a current regional

level data overview of paramedic services. The EOWC looks forward to sharing the report, findings and recommendations with government and applicable stakeholders once finalized in summer of 2023.

MENTORSHIP FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Launch Kawartha and Kawartha Lakes CFDC have started a new women-led mentorship initiative with local partners to support women entrepreneurs and business owners in our community.

Earlier this month, 70 women were hosted at Launch Kawartha, the area’s new centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The event featured mentorship, networking, collaboration and featured inspirational keynote presentations from from Marlene Morrison Nicholls, CIP, C.A.I.B., EIP, Rachael Nicholls, PhD, and Lisa Trefzger Clarke from EQU Consulting who spoke about diversity, equity and inclusion.

“This new initiative from the KLCFDC and Launch Kawartha will offer regular keynote events, mentorship groups and workshops and future funding opportunities to young women entrepreneurs,” according to Vince Killen, Executive Director at KLCFDC. “We plan on developing a robust network of successful women leaders who are breaking the glass ceiling, knocking down barriers and carving new paths for the next generation of women innovators, disruptors and changemakers to mentor and provide their support and lessons learned. The GiveBack Mentorship Initiative is the initiative step in the development of multiple programs to provide this expertise in our communities.”

As part of these events, a local resource or charity will receive funds from admission proceeds. For this event, $5 from each ticket went to Women’s Resources.

The KLCFDC is an innovation focused, entrepreneurial and economic development ecosystem organization that provides funding, business advisory, and support, incubation, and acceleration services to entrepreneurs. We are a key economic development and strategic partner to multiple NFP and NGO’s in the City of Kawartha Lakes and beyond. The KLCFDC and KLBCDC, along with multiple strategic partners, including the Innovation Cluster (Kawartha Lakes Cube), are headquartered at Launch Kawartha, in Lindsay, ON. For more information about this initiative, visit www.launchkawartha.ca.

STARTER COMPANY PLUS

Applications for the spring cohort of the Starter Company PLUS program are now open until April 12, 2023.

Starter Company PLUS can help entrepreneurs make their business dreams come true. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming, and finding start-up money can be challenging. That’s where the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (SBC) can help.

Through the Provincially funded Starter Company PLUS program, Kawartha Lakes SBC offers business training, mentorship and a grant up to $5,000 to help eligible entrepreneurs successfully launch their business.

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

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, April 5, 2023

Branch 77 Lakefield (705) 652-7988

• 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

• Hall rental available –Contact Branch

Branch 239 Bobcaygeon (705) 738-2710

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

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

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 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 donations would be appreciated

• Tuesdays – Euchre – 1pm

• 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

• 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

Branch 67 Lindsay (705) 324-2613

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

• For information about upcoming events

to 1pm - Serving soup, sandwich and 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

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

More than 100 aspiring local entrepreneurs have participated in this program since it began in 2013. Since 2019, more than 45 aspiring locals have participated in Starter Company Plus and successfully opened new businesses.

“Through the years, the program has helped many entrepreneurs in the region to start and grow their businesses,” says Sandy Greenberg, Economic Development Officer for Small Business Programs. “We continue to adjust to the needs of the entrepreneurial community with each cohort.”

Successful applicants will participate in business training and receive coaching towards the development of a business plan. The program will also help de-mystify the marketing and sales process, explain financial forecasting, teach how to set attainable goals and more. The goal of the program is to lead entrepreneurs on their path to success and to equip them to deal with the challenges of creating a sustainable business.

For more information on this program and to submit an application, visit the Kawartha Lakes SBC Starter Company Plus webpage at www.kawarthalakes. ca.

LIGHTS OUT FOR THE PLANET

It’s Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25 at 8:30pm local time when all around the world, people pay attention to our planet. From switching off lights, to powering down their computers, to cleaning up beaches, citizens of the world unite in a commitment toward nature.

Earth Hour was started in 2007 by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Since then, it has grown to engage millions of supporters in more than 185 countries and territories, inspiring individuals and organizations worldwide to take action for the environment, and driving major legislative changes by harnessing the power of the crowd.

In 2021, while still facing COVID-19 restrictions in many countries, people in a record-breaking 192 countries and territories united digitally to speak up for nature louder than ever. The first-ever Earth Hour Virtual Spotlight highlighted the connection between nature loss, climate change and the rise of pandemics, and was shared over 24,000 times on social media.

You can do your part. Visit www.earthhour.org to find out more.

MADE IN KAWARTHA LAKES LOOKING FOR VENDORS

Artists and fine craft makers are invited to apply to the 5th annual Made in Kawartha Lakes (MIKL) Show and Sale which will take place May 27 and 28 in Bobcaygeon.

MIKL will be hosted by the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council (KLAC) and Kawartha Art Gallery and returns to Kawartha Settler’s Village after a successful move there in 2022.

“The setting at the village is perfect for a juried show and sale, as it offers indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate a variety of art, while creating a pleasant backdrop for visitors of the show to explore at their leisure,” says Lesley Drummond, KLAC Board member and MIKL Artist Coordinator. “With food vendors and music, it’s an enjoyable setting for local artists to connect with existing and new consumers of their work.”

Artists and craftspeople who create original work are invited to apply for one of the 75 vendor locations. Food vendors are also welcome.

Applications must include three quality high resolution digital images of examples of your work (with title, size, medium and price clearly labeled with each piece) that can be used for promotion on social media, along with a short artist bio AND your completed application form with payment via email to kawarthalakesartscouncil@gmail.com.

Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of KLAC Board members. Applications are due at midnight April 14, 2023. For more information and to access an application, visit www.kawarthalakesartscouncil.com/ events.

SPECIALTY CLINIC CLOSING

Ross Memorial Hospital’s Cold, COVID-19 and Flu Care Clinic will be closing on March 24, 2023. Previously known as the COVID-19 Assessment Centre, the appointment-only Cold, COVID-19 and Flu Care Clinic (CCFCC) opened on December 6, 2022, featuring expanded clinical assessment eligibility to individuals experiencing a wide range of symptoms, along with COVID-19 testing and antiviral treatment.

RMH’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre first opened in March 2020 as a drive-thru model providing COVID-19 testing in the hospital’s ambulance bay. That same month, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre moved to the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds. In October 2020, it relocated to its current location in the former Admitting department inside the hospital.

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre also spent a month at the Victoria Park Armoury in early 2022.

Over the course of three years, the Assessment Centre/CCFCC was able to conduct more than 70,000 PCR tests and over 10,000 clinical assessments.

The CCFCC is being closed due to a steady decline in patient volume.

Kelly Isfan, President and CEO, Ross Memorial

Hospital, said, “RMH’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre and Cold, COVID-19 and Flu Care Clinic played a significant role in our community’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic by helping limit exposure to the virus and providing access to timely care during a period of great uncertainty and concern for many. That is something we are truly proud of. The hospital thanks all of our staff and physicians whose dedication and commitment helped navigate the clinic’s success.”

INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division will be offering an Introduction to Digital Photography Course this spring at the Fenelon Falls Community Centre.

This fun and informative hands-on course will teach participants how to properly use their digital cameras and provide tips and tricks on how to improve photographs. This four session course will cover topics such as camera operations, internal settings, how to obtain proper exposure, shot composition and much more!

This course will be led by Rob Stimpson, an accomplished photographer who has achieved international publication, award-winning photographs and who has a love for wilderness. An avid teacher, Rob also instructs photography part-time at Fleming College and writes for northern tourism organizations.

Pre-registration is required; limited space is available. Interested participants can learn more and register through the link at www.kawarthalakes.ca. Please note, participants will be required to provide their own camera.

BOBCAYGEON BRIDGE COMING ALONG (NO FINISH DATE ANNOUNCED)

Parks Canada advises that work on the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge continues and a major milestone has been reached with the successful balancing of the bridge, allowing it to be lowered onto its pintle (centre support).

After additional tests and checks, the bridge will be able to swing manually in the next few weeks and allow the remaining steps of the project to proceed. The remaining tasks include the forming and pouring of concrete on the bridge abutments, installation of the remaining mechanical components, hydraulic and electrical components, and paving.

Parks Canada continues to work with the contractor, stressing the importance of completing the project. Until the bridge reopens, the enhanced pedestrian access over the upper gates of Lock 32 and its access paths will remain in place. Parks Canada appreciates the community’s patience while it undertakes these investments into the infrastructure in Bobcaygeon.

Parks Canada is leading this important infrastructure work to ensure safe, high-quality experiences for visitors by improving heritage, visitor, waterway, and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas, including along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

For questions or concerns, or to receive email updates regarding this project, please contact us at trentsevern@pc.gc.ca and include “Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge” in the subject heading.

BEANBAG BASEBALL

Beanbag Baseball is coming to the Buckhorn Community Centre. This indoor game does not involve running, sliding or getting hit by a ball. You will be on a team and throw bean bags into the designated hole on a board.

This game was brought back from Florida with volunteer George Hendry. George will show you how to play.

We have set up a free “Try it Out” day for Tuesday, April 25 from 2pm to 3:30pm. Following this day, there will be a seven-week Tuesday series – May 2 to June 13. The cost for the seven weeks is $21.

If you are interested in the “try out time” or the Tuesday night series, please call the BCC and register or email George at gandshendry@gmail.com.

EASTER IN THE PARK

The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division, in partnership with Affinity Group Pinnacle Realty – Lindsay and the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, is excited to announce the return of Easter in the Park to Victoria Park in Lindsay on Saturday April 8.

This free family event will feature an Easter egg hunt, face painting, games and activities, a visit with the Easter Bunny and much more. All registered participants will receive a fun and festive take-home goodie courtesy of event partners and Crayola.

In lieu of a registration fee, participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source.

Pre-registration is required for all children attending this event and limited space is available. Participants must pre-register in advance through the Kawartha Lakes Online Program Registration website through the link at www.kawarthalakes.ca.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA IN FENELON

Easter Eggstravaganza is happening Saturday, April 8 from 10am to 1pm in downtown Fenelon Falls.

Come explore downtown businesses to find the Easter themed items, enjoy a storywalk and take home a goody bag. It’s the perfect way to enjoy time with family and friends.

More information will be available soon at www. explorefenelonfalls.com.

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GLOBUS ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Globus Theatre’s 20th season is set to be bigger and better than ever. An extended season of plays, music and comedy is scheduled, to celebrate two decades of producing professional theatre in the Kawartha Lakes.

The season kicks off on April 22 with a gala event – a Starlight Ball. The season is then running from May 10 to December 17 at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon and features nine mainstage shows and four eclectic one-nighters.

There is a celebratory feel to the show choices as new Canadian plays like Newfoundland comedy Tip of the Iceberg and curling comedy, Hurry Hard, feature alongside shows from Globus mainstays Norm Foster and Leisa Way.

“Norm (Foster) cut the ribbon for us when Globus moved into the Lakeview Arts Barn 18 years ago,” said Sarah Quick, Globus Artistic Director. “Since then, one of his plays has featured almost every season. It is only fitting that it is one of his, Mending Fences, that kicks off our 20th season.”

Here’s the lineup for the Mainstage Season

• May 10 to 20 – Mending Fences by Norm Foster

• June 6 to 10 – The Crooner Show creeted by Rick Kish

• June 21 to July 8 – Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml

• July 19 to 29 - The Great Palm Tree Beach Tiki Bar

Tragedy by Sarah Quick

• August 2 to 12 – Tip of the Iceberg by C. Rait, M.

Williams and J. Bouw

• August 16 to 26 – Hurry Hard by Kristen Da Silva

• October 17 to 21 - Leisa Way starring in Rhinestone Cowgirl! A Tribute to Dolly Parton

• November 15 to 25 - A Christmas Story...of Murder! A Festive Murder Mystery

• December 5 to 17 – Puss in Boots by Sarah Quick

In addition to the mainstage series, four onenighter shows have also been selected with the 20th season celebrations in mind. All four shows are led by performers that featured in Globus’ inaugural seasons, some that have become regulars on the Globus stage and some that are returning after two decades.

Canadian Comedy Award Winning improv troupe SlapHappy are back and veteran comedienne Alex Dallas brings her critically acclaimed show, Horseface, to the stage, a show that takes on the #MeToo movement. Globus patrons will be delighted to see Chris Gibbs in the line-up with his show Not Quite Sherlock about a bumbling but incredibly affable detective; and Girls Nite Out is back for its 18th year.

Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Prices are $45 for theatre-only, $90 for dinner and theatre. Visit the website for more informaiton at www. globustheatre.com.

ARTISANS NEEDED

The Bobcaygeon Craft Beer and Food Festival is back for 2023 at Kawartha Settlers’ Village on August 19.

There is an amazing line-up of food and beer vendors (some limited availability still left) but they are looking for crafters, artisans and makers.

Please reach out to info@settlersvillage.org if you are interested in participating.

You can find out full event details at www. bobcaygeonbeerfestival.ca.

NEW THEATRE COMPANY IN HALIBURTON

There’s a new theatre company in Haliburton, with a focus on contemporary theatre for adults from late teens to forties. Ctrl-ART-Del will produce contemporary shows only, written no earlier than the 2000s. They will prioritize hiring young local actors and technicians for all productions. The goal is to provide opportunities for young adults to find arts work and put down roots in their own community.

“Theatre companies have been asking the question ‘How do we get young people in seats?’ for as long as I can remember,” says Amy Leis, CtrlART-Del’s production manager. “The reality is, young people have little place in most theatre companies, either onstage or in the audience. Companies aren’t programming with them in mind. You can offer student pricing to as many college kids as you want, but if the shows are all picked to appeal to their grandparents, most 20-year-olds aren’t going to bite. I can’t say I blame them.”

Their first production at the Northern Lights Performing Pavilion will be “Cherubs”. Tim Nicholson is an experienced actor who will sit in the director’s

chair for this production. He says, “This is a very funny play that looks at religion from a unique point of view. Two disgraced guardian angels, exiled to Earth for insubordination, are drawn into a plan to blackmail their way back into heaven. With nods to Terry Pratchett and Martin McDonagh, this play will have the audience laughing at one moment, and somberly reflecting the next.”

“I did my professional theatre training in Toronto because there weren’t local options,” said Leis. “Now that I’ve graduated, I want to be able to work in my own town. Ctrl-ART-Del gives me the chance to do so.”

Artists in their 20s and 30s make up Ctrl-ARTDel’s core team, but they have an established actor, Tim Nicholson, on board to mentor them and teach them the ropes.

Nicholson sees Ctrl-ART-Del as a need, not a want, for the community. The training of new young artists to carry the banner of theatre in Haliburton County is vital. Nicholson worked as both a carpenter and as a professional actor and producer. He also spent time as a guest artist for Canadore College’s theatre school. When he retired from carpentry, he realized that there was no one coming up behind him.

Cherubs plays on Friday, March 31 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 1 at 2pm. For tickets and more information, go to ctrlartdel.ca. You can also follow @ ctrlartdel.ca on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

GIVING BACK TO THE EARTH

The Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes (CPKL) is launching its 2023 Campaign in commemoration of Earth Day, raising $30,000 to create and rejuvenate the urban canopy at schools and public spaces in Kawartha Lakes.

The tree planting program will start at St. Thomas Aquinas and I.E. Weldon Secondary Schools in Lindsay, followed by Dr. George Hall Public School in Little Britain. This is an environmental initiative aimed to empower youth to care for the future of our green space by planting trees and protecting the environment within Kawartha Lakes for generations to come.

John Ireland, a founding member of CPKL and driving force behind this multi-year school canopy initiative noted, in his school visits, there is an alarming lack of trees. “Without trees, our schools are missing out on not only the physical beauty and natural shade they bring, but also the benefits of a thriving ecosystem. Help us grow a greener future for our children today and into the future.”

The Canopy Project is joined by many volunteers including the support of John Bush, Co-President of Environmental Action Bobcaygeon and Fleming

College, who consults matching trees to a school’s natural environment. With the support of CPKL committee members, Trevor Hutchinson, Jamie Morris, Brian Smith and Paul Langham, John seeks to keep this canopy growth project growing and expanding with every tree that is planted.

Since August 2020, the Canopy Project has completed a significant planting at the BGC Kawarthas on Lindsay Street South and now they are thrilled to participate with local schools. With the tireless help of volunteer teams and generous support of area businesses, the cost of adding a tree is $30. To reach its fundraising goals, CPKL is encouraging parents, local businesses, and all residents to each buy one tree in support of the School Canopy Project. Donations can be made to the Canopy Project Kawartha Lakes Fund held and administered by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes.

The Canopy Project recognizes that tree planting activities have a significant impact on children’s personal growth and development. “When kids are involved in planting trees, getting their hands dirty, they become invested in the results of their efforts, watching as the trees they planted grow and mature over time. This gives kids an enormous sense of accomplishment and they become confident in their abilities” says Ireland.

CPKL hopes that children involved in developing their local environment will inspire them to become

stewards of the land and take on other meaningful projects. Tree planting provides a valuable opportunity for children and their families to learn about the importance of nature and the role it plays in sustaining life on our planet.

GETTING YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS

In my editorial, I’ve written about the importance of sending timely information to the media, including The Kawartha Promoter. We want to help you get the message out about your event or happening. So here are some tips for those who are sending them.

• Headlines: This is what grabs my attention. It doesn’t have to be cute, but it should be concise. Even though most media outlets put their content online, there is still a limit to the size of headline we can use.

• Lead paragraph: Start off with your news. Don’t bury the “story” in paragraph three ... I might not make it that far. And please don’t use the phrase “we are excited to announce.” I’ll just take it out ... we know you’re excited or you wouldn’t be making the announcement. Again, make it relevant.

• Quotes: If you have a spokesperson you’re quoting, please use their name and title after the

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first sentence of the quote. And make the quote important enough to use ... again, we know you’re excited to announce, but what does it mean for the audience or the organization.

• Information about the subject: If it’s an event, this paragraph is where you put what’s happening during the event, ticket prices and how to get them, deadlines for registration, etc.

• Punctuation: Please don’t use exclamation marks! (oops) I will take them out and use a period instead. Bolding text or putting it in italics isn’t necessary either. I will read the whole thing! (oops again) Only one space after a period, too.

• Information about your organization: While there may not be space for including it, it’s nice to have at the end of the release, not in the middle.

• Contact information: Please include a name, phone number, email in case I have questions.

• Make sure you spell my name right: If you’re sending individual releases to specific editors or reporters, please make sure you spell their name correctly. When in doubt, check the media outlet’s website.

If you’ve got a photo from previous events, or one that can accompany your “news”, please include that in the email. It should be in a jpg format and a separate file. Also include a “cutline”, which is a list of those in the photo (usually from left to write).

If you’re not sure about what your copy should look like, read through the intended newspaper to see how they format things.

These small tips can go a long way to getting your news release read and published. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at editor@thepromoter.ca.

WORLD BACKUP DAY

You know the world is technology-forward when there’s a special day around the globe to remind folks to back up their data from their electronic devices!

A backup is a copy of all your important files — family photos, videos, documents and emails. Instead of storing it all in one place (like your computer or smartphone), you keep a copy of everything somewhere

safe. Many people use a flashdrive and those who are even more tech-savvy use “the Cloud.”

Experts say that just over 20 percent of people have never made a backup of their information and that 30 percent of all computers are already infected with malware!

It’s easy to do a backup. Just copy your files to a flashdrive (or two, or three) and put them tin a safe place. Those who are even more tech-savvy use an online backup service.

You can find out more at www.worldbackupday. com.

31 Angora fabric (6)

32 Calming lotion? (8)

1 Linger in the bookstore perhaps? (6)

2 Sean Connery, for one (4)

3 Old currency in Spain (6)

4 *Tell me you're coming (4)

5 El Al and BA (8)

6 Make corrections to (4)

7 Game pieces that fall in line (8)

14 Sell tickets outside the stadium (5)

15 Praise to the heavens (5)

17 Careless mistake (5)

19 Lunar symbol for a long time (4,4)

20 Excessive amount (8)

24 Tidily (6)

25 To have as one's purpose (6)

27 *Letters of urgency (4)

29 Business letter abbr. (4)

30 Feeling no pain (4)

Horoscopes

Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Aquarius, do you find yourself procrastinating? If it is only a one-off now and then, no worries! Everyone does that. But if it seems to be taking over your life, there is help for that – and getting that kind of help can change your life.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Find a quiet spot Pisces, if you can over the coming days. It may still be a little frosty to be outside, but as the days warm up, embrace nature – for the betterment of you mind, body and soul.

Aries (March 21 to April 20) April’s full moon will be shining down on you April 6, Aries. It’s known as the Sucker Moon among the Indigenous of Canada. It is said it is a time of purification and cleansing for the Spirits and a time to become healed healers.

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) “Some people believe that holding on and hanging there are signs of strength, but there are times in life when it takes much more strength just to let go.”: Ann Landers. Yes, there will be many times, Taurus, when letting go will be difficult, but necessary.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Make the call. Sometimes it’s just one small step like making that first phone call that starts the journey to recovering, or to a brighter future. So try it, Gemini.

Cancer (June 23 to July 23) The Islamic holy days of Ramadan, the Jewish holiday of Passover, and the Christian celebration of Easter all fall within the next month. Even if you are not spiritual, now is a good time to exercise tolerance and understanding of “the other”.

By Melodie McCullough

Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Your integrity shines through everything you do, Leo. Keep paddling your own canoe; keep running your own race; and keep following your heart.

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) New life will soon be bursting forth, dear Virgo, with promises of good things! Make use of this new season to welcome new possibilities and new chances.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Have you forgotten, lately, what it is like to imagine, Libra? It’s not something you have to relearn – it’s right there, inside you, waiting to jump out and up. So, sit back and let it leap!

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) It’s nice to think that money is the answer to everything, Scorpio, and that it will solve all your problems. It might help get rid of some – but it won’t last. New problems will always pop up, and thinking money can help is just an illusion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Grudges are never good! Don’t let past hurts or insults ruin your ability to enjoy the present moments Sagittarius – which can and will be wonderful without the yoke of resentment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Keep your chin up, Capricorn, because soon your spirits will lift and a time optimism and hope will find you – Spring has a way of making things better!

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

NATHAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Mary Helen (McKague) Guest on Wednesday March 15, 2023. Mary had celebrated her 98th birthday only one month earlier. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Don, her daughter, Susan and her brother Donald. She is survived by her son Allan and wife Ulla, her niece Kelli McKague Carmichael and her grandnieces Jessica and Sophie, devoted Grandmother to Morah (Poochie) Guest and Michael Guest, and loving Great Grandmother of Georgia Bowman. Mary was born on February 12, 1925 in the hamlet of Sonya, Ontario. After marrying Don they eventually settled in North York and raised their two children. Mary and Don travelled frequently and summered at their cottage near Bobcaygeon where she had spent many happy days as a child. They retired to Victoria Place in Bobcaygeon where she continued to improve her games of golf and bridge and made deep and lasting friendships. They frequently hosted their family in the summer months and during holidays in Bobcaygeon, and after Don's passing, Mary continued to remain active. She travelled with friends, and was riding go-karts in her 70's, rode a jet ski at 80 years of age , and loved attending Blue Jay games until her mid 80's. Always a diehard Toronto sports fan, she loved the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays in particular. Mary will be long remembered for her dazzling smile, the twinkle in her eyes, and her deep love of family. To know Mary was to love her, she would light up a room and always had people laughing.

A funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, 44 William St. Bobcaygeon, Ontario on April 2nd 2023 at 1:30 PM and refreshments will follow. On Mar 23, 2023, at 11:45 AM