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OVER THE BACK FENCE

As I write this, we are recognizing the 1-year “anniversary” of the COVID-19 pandemic. So much has changed in our lives and we have endured lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, social distancing and facemasks. Many in our community have also experienced loss of loved ones and on this day, my heart goes out to them. I think it’s fitting we continue to send our thanks and support to the thousands of frontline workers – from hospital staff, grocery store workers, postal workers, emergency responders and so many more who have gone above and beyond to help us get through it. While vaccines are rolling out in our communities, we have to remember to continue to do what we can to mitigate the risks of coronavirus.

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Recently, in Peterborough, there was a gathering of college students that, as of today, has resulted in more than 50 people directly contracting the virus, with more than 200 contacts notified. This led to our health unit to shut the doors on many businesses and put us back five paces to the red zone. We ALL want this to be over. I can’t imagine one person who wants to continue sheltering in place and watching our businesses suffer more than they have. But it is our responsibility, each and every one of us, to stick to the rules and wait. We WILL get through this. And when we do, as we sit with our grandchildren and write our memoirs, we will remember how our communities came together, how neighbours helped neighbours and we honked our horns to show our support for others. Please stay safe ... wear your mask, wash your hands and most of all, be kind to one another. editor@thepromoter.ca

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ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACTION PLAN

In follow up to City of Kawartha Lakes Council’s decision to adopt the Economic Recovery Task Force’s Action Plan, the Task Force met March 2 to further define how some of the actions will roll out. As a decision unit in the 2021 budget, Council approved an increase of $200,000 for an enhanced level of service beyond pre-pandemic levels in downtowns and parks to ensure the Kawartha Lakes experience is positive for residents and businesses alike. Keeping downtowns clean and welcoming One action discussed that could leverage the new funding is to hire student ambassadors to work in key downtowns across Kawartha Lakes. Student duties could include emptying garbage, weeding and keeping their eyes open to other items needing attention. Task force members discussed other roles such as welcoming visitors at the locks and while walking downtown. Students could welcome travellers and help point out the key tourism attractions while reinforcing the Kawartha Lakes brand experience. In addition to the work of the students, municipal Staff would also increase waste removal services in parks and downtowns. Making public washroom facilities available Another use for the funding is to provide additional facilities for public washrooms in downtowns and parks. The Task Force discussed a creative option of deluxe portable washrooms as an interesting option to explore if resources would allow. Staff will work with the recommendations from the Task Force to research feasible options and put an implementation plan in place. Mayor Letham chairs the Task Force and commented, “I appreciate the discussion today, and Council’s support of our recommendations. Everyone

has brought valuable suggestions to the table. I’m looking forward to making this summer the best it can be for Kawartha Lakes. Let’s keep doing our part now to control the spread so that we can get out and enjoy all that we love about summer in our communities.” Council adopted all actions put forward in the Task Force Action Plan. Highlights include: • Permit fees for park use, patios and events in 2021 to be waived to assist businesses in recovery, along with allowing use of parking lots and sidewalks or patios. • Phase 3 of 4 for Downtown Lindsay reconstruction, $6.7 million, which started in January 2021. • Downtown Fenelon Falls reconstruction (Colborne Street from Water Street to Bond Street), a $2.7 million project to replace watermains and sewers on Colborne Street, which began this week. • Accelerated boat launch upgrades and replacements: Head Lake boat launch, Elliott Falls boat launch in Norland and Coulson Park boat launch on Washburn Island. This will enable residents and visitors to safely enjoy the waterways and natural resources throughout Kawartha Lakes. • The 50/50 Community Program allows community groups to apply for parks and recreation related projects without the need for community matching funds, on a one-time basis, value of $160,000. • Support the work of EORN and EOWC for the Eastern Ontario “1 GIG” proposal for increased broadband capacity. • A cultural sector recovery grant program for 2021, to fund operating costs for the arts and culture community, up to $100,000. • An extension to the Kawartha Lakes Innovation Cluster Pilot program until December 31, 2021, through in-kind support to provide specific support for high growth businesses. • The Shop Local Campaign has engaged over 60 businesses in digital skill development and co-marketing of the campaign. The municipal sponsored portion of the campaign reached local markets through television, print, radio and online media, encouraging local shopping during the critical fall and holiday season.

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The Ontario government has announced the new Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force. It will be chaired by former MPP and Cabinet minister Tim Hudak, and give expert advice and recommendations on how to help the province’s $36-billion tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The impact of COVID-19 has been absolutely devastating for Ontario’s tourism industry,” said Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. “The Tourism Economic Task Force will play a vital role in helping our government rebuild and reshape the future of tourism in our province. It is critical to help industry organizations, operators and communities find new ways to engage Ontarians and, when it is safe to do so, reconnect tourists from at home and abroad with all our province has to offer.”

The mandate of the voluntary task force includes providing strategies and advice that will help position Ontario and its local communities as destinations of choice for travel, as well as identifying products and experiences that enhance destination development. It will also offer a forum for sector partners and leaders to share ideas, collaborate, and provide advice and information to the minister on approaches to support the economic recovery of Ontario’s tourism industry. The tourism sector supports more than 400,000 jobs provincewide. “Like so many Ontarians, my family and I cannot wait for the chance to travel across Ontario and enjoy the incredible attractions, heritage, beauty and culture of our province when it is safe to do so,” said Tim Hudak, Chair of the Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force. “I am tremendously honoured that Minister MacLeod has asked me to lead this task force to support the desire of countless Ontarians to get out of their homes and support our local businesses, operators and attractions as they have been struggling through this very difficult period.” The task force will deliver a report with its recommendations to the minister in spring 2021.

COMMUNITY SAFETY A PRIORITY

An Advisory Committee has been established to guide the development and implementation of a Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for Kawartha Lakes. Committee members were selected to represent various sectors including the municipality, health and mental health, community and social services, education, police and children and youth services. At their inaugural meeting on March 1, the committee appointed Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Mark Mitchell as Chair and OPP Detachment Commander Tim Tatchell as Vice-Chair. “The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan will be an important tool to help us address issues in our community,” said Chief Mitchell. “I am pleased to chair the committee and look forward to engaging with our community throughout the process.” The plan will address four areas of intervention – social development, prevention, risk intervention and incident response. Community engagement is a key component in the development of the plan. “We will reach out to our community through to gain an understanding of where there may be risks in our community so we can develop effective strategies to help mitigate them,” said Chief Mitchell. Municipalities are required to develop a Community Safety and WellBeing Plan under the Police Services Act. The provincial framework for Community Safety and Well-Being Plans identified the sectors to be included in the Advisory Committee. A status report on the development of the plan is expected to be presented to Kawartha Lakes Council in June. The Advisory Committee Members are: • Mark Mitchell, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Police Service - Chair

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Tim Tatchell, Detachment Commander, Kawartha Lakes OPP - Vice-Chair • Sheila Carron, Registered Nurse, Ross Memorial Hospital • Pat Dunn, Councillor, City of Kawartha Lakes • Amanda Hamu, Mental Health Lead, Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board • Marina Hodson, Executive Director, Kawartha North Family Health Team • Jennifer Johnston, Superintendent of Learning, Special Education, Equity and Indigenous Education, Trillium Lakelands District School Board • Andy Letham, Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes • Jennifer McLauchlan, Executive Director, Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society • Lynda Nydam, Intensive Service Coordination, Children’s Services Council • Pam Stuckless, Director of Health Promotion, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit • Rod Sutherland, Director of Human Services, City of Kawartha Lakes There are a number of individuals who will support the committee: • Barb Condie, Accessibility Coordinator, City of Kawartha Lakes • Mark Pankhurst, Chief, Kawartha Lakes Fire Service • Holly Russett, Executive Assistant, City of Kawartha Lakes • Brenda Stonehouse, Strategy and Innovation Specialist, City of Kawartha Lakes

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OPP LOOKING FOR VANDALS

Local nonprofit Outdoor Education Centre, Gamiing Nature Centre, has been the latest target of vandalism. Located just 10 minutes north of Emily Provincial Park on Pigeon Lake Road, Gamiing offers a nature school and supports local school programs with “hands-on” outdoor education. A heated portable is situated on the privately owned property, has been subject to excessive vandalism. The OPP initiated an investigation on March 5. The attending officer on scene noted that entry was gained into an outbuilding and the exhibits were destroyed. It is currently undetermined when this occurred. Damage is estimated at $20,000. Mieke Schipper, landowner and Executive Director of Gamiing Nature Center is devastated. “I am speechless. This is so disheartening. Thousands of dollars worth of damage including our taxidermy wildlife displays,” says Mieke. “ I simply can’t wrap my head around it,” she added. Gamiing Nature Centre is reaching out to the community to anyone who might have more information. As well a plea to the general public for any or all support towards the nonprofit organization would be greatly appreciated. You can find out more on their facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/gamiing.

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TIME FOR CHANGE

Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2am on March 14 and although most of our clocks and phones are smart and will change on their own, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is reminding residents to also check on their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The first step is to check the “replace by” date for your specific alarms, which is generally five to ten years. Always replace any expired alarms immediately. Next, replace the batteries in battery-powered alarms and alarms with a battery back-up. The next step is to test the alarm by pressing the test button after replacing the batteries. If an alarm does not sound or it continues to chirp after replacing the batteries, replace the entire alarm with a similar device or consult the manufacturers instructions for troubleshooting. “In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have power,” explained Alana Erwood, Fire Prevention Inspector and Public Educator. “At least once a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. When you change your clocks on March 14, please also take the time to install new batteries in all your alarms.” If you have a worry-free/nuisance-free 10-year lithium battery alarm, battery changing isn’t needed, however it is recommended to press the test button each month to ensure the alarm is working. If the alarm does not sound or begins low-battery/end of life chirping, replace the entire alarm. In the event of a fire, you need to be provided with

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an early warning and know what to do when the smoke alarms sound. Working smoke alarms are required on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms. Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuelburning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. Tampering with or removing the batteries from your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is against the law. Failure to comply with the Fire Code can result in a ticket for $360 or a fine of up to $50,000. Need help with your smoke alarms? The City of Kawartha Lakes offers an Alarm Assistance Program and more information that can be found at www. kawarthalakes.ca/living-here.

PROVINCE SUPPORTS SHELTERS

The Ontario government is providing almost $2 million in new provincial funding to help the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County respond to an increase in COVID-19 cases in some emergency shelters and help keep vulnerable people safe. The City of Kawartha Lakes Service Manager is responsible for the administration of Social Services programs in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. The City of Kawartha Lakes has now received a total of $5,944,630 for all three phases of the Social Services Relief Fund to support local vulnerable populations during COVID-19. “This new additional funding will continue to support and protect homeless shelter residents and staff while helping prevent more people from becoming homeless,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for HaliburtonKawartha Lakes-Brock. “We are working closer than ever with our community partners to ensure they have the resources and space to help keep people safe during these difficult times.”

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WATER LEVELS RISING

As the snow melts over the next few days, Otonabee Region Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement. Local rivers and creeks are currently flowing at average levels for this time of year. Based on the observations from the March 1 snow survey, there was 28.8cm of snowpack with approximately 68mm of snow water equivalent and frozen ground conditions. The snowpack has degraded over the past week with the sunshine and warmer temperatures and has become icy and granular. Above seasonal temperatures are predicted for the next four days with nighttime lows dipping below zero. A weather system is forecast to move into our region with the potential to bring upwards of 10 to 15 mm of precipitation. The combination of warm daytime temperatures, snowmelt and rain will result in run-off to lakes, rivers, creeks and wetlands, causing higher than normal water levels and flows, but no flooding. Under these conditions, all local rivers, creeks, ditches, and lakes should be considered extremely dangerous. Riverbanks are slippery, unsafe and could be undercut. Stream currents are strong, and temperatures dangerously cold. Road-side ditches, wetlands and other low-lying areas will experience ponding. Ice cover, where it exists, is extremely hazardous.

ORV PUBLIC MEETING

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Kawartha Lakes. The thoughts and opinions of off road vehicle users and non-users will be valuable in order to make decisions that will provide a successful outcome to this trial project. The ORV Task Force will be hosting its first public meeting on March 19, 2021 at 10am, where the group will be seeking public input on the Task Force’s recommendations for which roads to use to connect existing trails in Kawartha Lakes for off road vehicle use. Residents are invited to speak, but must register by noon on March 17, 2021 in order to participate in the meeting. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures, the meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. To register, please contact Brianne Harrison by emailing orvtaskforce@kawarthalakes.ca. Alternatively, residents can also register to use the Jump In platform to ask questions online directly to the Task Force.

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LITERARY CONTEST FOR SENIORS

The Royal Canadian Legion Fenelon Falls Branch is inviting seniors to take part in the Third Annual Literary Contest for Seniors. According to their Facebook page, officials encourage seniors 55+ to participate by showcasing their skills and sharing their experiences, imagination and knowledge. The contest covers four categories – Poem, Short Story, Essay and Memoir (including biographies, autobiographies and travel writing). You can enter once in each category or choose a category of interest. Registration forms and rules of the contest are available by contacting br238seniorsliterary@gmail. com. All entries must be submitted by 6pm on May 31, 2021 by email only to br238seniorsliterary@gmail. com. Awards will be given to first, second and third place winners at a time and place dependent on current pandemic conditions.

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For over 40 years, the Kinsmen Minor Football League (KMFL) has primarily focused on a fall tackle season. Recently, we’ve had an increase in inquiries around football in the spring. With that renewed interest the executive has decided to start a new Flag/ Touch football league. With Covid creating so many challenges for the 2021 season, we will start with a league ages 10 to 12. The league will initially have four teams of 40 CoEd players playing over a four-week season. We will begin in May and end in June so the league doesn’t interfere with any summer plans families may have. If you have any questions or would like to register for the new program please visit www.kmfl.ca

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COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROGRAM LAUNCHES

Thanks to an Ontario Trillium Fund Seed Grant, Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is happy to announce the start of their Community Kitchen program. This new program is an opportunity for clients of the Lindsay Community Food Market (a non-traditional food bank owned and operated by KLFS) to grow more engaged in their community and strengthen their food literacy. Food literacy refers to the skills or ability to use ingredients to prepare healthy, affordable meals, and understand the economic, social, and environmental benefits of doing so. By hosting cooking classes, facilitating a collective kitchen, and providing opportunities for safe food handling training, the program aims to improve the food skills, budgeting, sustainability, and employability of participants. The cooking class portion of the program will operate in courses which are five weeks long each. In these sessions, KLFS staff and volunteers will provide the ingredients and coaching to make one meal each week. Each course will carry a different theme such as cooking for one, cooking with kids, vegetarian

cooking, and cooking with limited equipment. This piece of the program is currently taking place virtually, with hopes that it will soon be able to transition to in person classes. Aside from cooking, the classes will provide opportunity for conversations on meal planning, meal budgeting, how to source affordable nutritious food, and how to substitute food items in recipes. Alongside the cooking classes, the Community Kitchen program will facilitate a collective kitchen. This is an opportunity for clients of the Lindsay Community Food Market to prepare meals together. A portion of the meals made will be distributed amongst those who prepared it, and a portion will also be put into inventory of the food bank for other community members to enjoy. The collective kitchen is an opportunity for clients to collaboratively learn, cook, and make community connections. In addition to the two in-kitchen parts of the program, KLFS will also cover the costs and support clients to become certified in safe food handling through our local health unit. This not only allows clients to learn safe food practices but increases their employability skills. “Typically, food banks have a higher supply of ingredients rather than ready-to-eat food. The Food Literacy Program aims to teach clients how to use staple ingredients in the kitchen,” says Emma Wood, the Community Kitchen Coordinator. “Our goal is to have clients confident in their ability to use and substitute ingredients and adjust recipes to use what they have in their pantry.” For more information, visit www. kawarthalakesfoodsource.com.

“This funding will support our rural economies by helping local agri-food businesses adapt to challenges COVID-19 has presented and encourage community members to buy locally sourced products safely,” said Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha LakesBrock. “It is great to see this funding for Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Economic Development and their innovative partnership with Kawartha Lakes Economic Development,” said MPP Dave Smith. “ Kelly Maloney, Agriculture Development Officer, Kawartha Lakes Economic Development said, “Thanks to the funding provided by the government of Ontario, we are better able to help farmers utilize additional tools and programs to effectively grow their businesses through value-added food processing and enhanced marketing to meet consumer demand.” “Kawartha Lakes is home to over 300,000 acres of farmland and agriculture is vital to both our economy and community,” commented Mayor Letham, Kawartha Lakes. “We’re fortunate to have a variety of local farmers, restaurants, retailers and food service providers and we can’t lose sight of the important role they play as our community grows.” This intake was directed at upper-tier municipalities and not-for-profit regional organizations with a mandate focused on regional economic development. Qualifying projects would be eligible for up to 70 per cent of total costs to a maximum of $75,000 in provincial funding.

RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

The Ontario government continues to help rural communities diversify their economies, retain skilled workers and create jobs by investing $47,390 to support the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED). PKED’s project is one of 16 projects approved through the Rural Economic Development (RED) program providing nearly $800,000 in funding to support economic recovery in rural communities across Ontario. The new funding will support the creation and modernization of tools to help connect local Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough food service providers and farmers with customers through a digital platform and increase local food production, processing and demand.

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MURRAY WHETUNG: FARE THEE WELL, FRIEND

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The Michi Saagiig community of Curve Lake First Nation lost a mighty and wonderful elder on February 26 with the passing of Murray Whetung at age 99. Born in November 1921, two years before the signing of the Williams Treaty, Murray, with his late wife, Elva, eventually became the proud father of 13 children. Among his progeny are granddaughter Emily Whetung, Curve Lake’s current chief and son James, who has been spearheading the restoration of wild rice in the Kawarthas. Others became a lawyer, a judge, a biochemist, a Band council member, a daycare pioneer, even a Canadian prime ministerial candidate. A common denominator among his children has been a lifelong commitment to give back -- to better the life of their community and people, indeed of the world. It’s something they all learned from Murray’s strong, quiet leadership and firm, gentle example. Murray was a signalman in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War, part of the

horrific beach assaults on Normandy. Later, he was by turns, a bush worker, a hunter, a small-engine mechanic, a gardener, a Band councillor … but always a committed parent and spouse. I met Murray in his capacity as a United Church minister. He was the first and oldest graduate of the Frances Sandy Theological Centre, an institution he helped found along with the All Native Circle Conference, the beginnings of a self-determining Indigenous church. He was also one of the Indigenous leaders to call the United Church of Canada to account for past and ongoing abuses, leading to the historic 1986 apology. Knowing his strong commitment to both Christian and traditional Anishinaabe spirituality, I once asked Murray how he held the two together. His response was curt: “They’re both the same thing.” For him it was self-evident. Although Murray knew well the endless struggles against colonial oppression, he seldom let his frustrations show. He understood the healing power of humour. On one visit, I found Murray watching a scifi film. I entered just as one of the movie characters exclaimed about the aliens, “They can’t do that to us. We have a treaty!” His response was a sardonic but generous outburst of laughter. By happenstance, I once participated in two backto-back gatherings only 16 hours but 200 kms apart, where Murray was asked to offer a smudge on both occasions. The second time he approached me with the bowl of smouldering sage and the sacred eagle feather, leaned in close and whispered in my ear, “We’ve got to stop meeting like this.” He always considered the human interaction more important than the ceremony itself. Murray once told me, with shining pride, that he could claim more than 140 descendants, perhaps his greatest legacy. As his son Lorenzo noted during the funeral service, “Daddy gave us all one another so we could depend on each other in times like this -- and so we could enjoy one another’s company.” A great lesson, from a great man.

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MUSIC COUNCIL NOTES

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At the last Music Council Meeting, it was decided that we would once again have to cancel this year’s Concerts In The Park along with the Summer Music camp. This is disappointing to the general public, students and for the Council. Our Artistic Director is in touch with the Artists booked for 2020 and having rolled over to 2021 will continue into 2022. Our Music Camp Director is also keeping up-to-date with the faculty with the same idea. Obviously these cancellations are in order to reduce the possibility of anyone to contact Covid. With the vaccinations coming, we are hopeful that we will return next year. The Council does meet once a month through conference calls and it is good to keep in touch with everyone. We will keep you informed as the months roll by and wish you all well.

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FAMILY DOCTOR RECRUITMENT COMMUNITY UPDATE

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NEW FAMILY HOMES FOR BOBCAYGEON

On February 26, officials gathered on site to mark the ground breaking event for Kawartha Lakes’ latest residential development, The Stars in Bobcaygeon. The new family neighbourhood will feature single detached homes on West Street. “I’m very happy that we’ll be seeing new families move into our area. There’s so much we have to offer in Bobcaygeon, the least of which is a brand new park being created at the Bobcaygeon Beach,” commented local Councillor Kathleen Seymour-Fagan. City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham helped turn the first shovel to mark the occasion and commented, “I’m pleased this is one of many new developments happening across Kawartha Lakes. It’s a testament to Council for investing ahead of the curve and making Kawartha Lakes a development-friendly community. We are looking after the infrastructure needs in the 2021 capital budget so that the water and wastewater capacity is ready when future phases of this development go forward.” Abdullah Gulzar, Director, Vellore Enginnering Ltd., has been involved in the project since the property was purchased in 2016. Gulzar commented, “The natural beauty of Bobcaygeon, along with all it has to offer in your-round amenities, made it a solid investment opportunity. I’m pleased the first 68 homes are already sold out. I’m also happy that we have been able to source local contractors for every step of the process to date. This includes using local Real Estate

Trent Lakes Municipal Council is receiving applications from citizens of the Municipality of Trent Lakes for appointment to the Trent Lakes Public Library Board. A Notice of Vacancy has been posted on our website and can be viewed at www.trentlakes.ca/committees. Residents of Trent Lakes aged 18 years or older are invited to complete the Application for Appointment to Committees and Boards, available at the Municipal Office or online at www.trentlakes.ca/committees. Applicants may submit their completed application form via regular mail, fax, electronically, or in person no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, March 26, 2021 to: Jessie Clark Director of Corporate Services/Clerk 760 Peterborough County Rd 36 Trent Lakes, ON K0M 1A0 Email: clerk@trentlakes.ca Fax: 705-738-3801 12

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Staff and physicians at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) collected and donated 143lbs of non-perishable food to support Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS). The RMH team was proud to support the community through this pandemic-friendly food drive. Pictured, left to right: KLFS volunteer, Patty Jones and RMH Communications Officer, Amanda Carvalho.

aggregate material, a local general contractor and their team of staff, and local sales and customer service representatives. The economic impact is positive in many ways for Kawartha Lakes.” The Stars is just one of the many upcoming developments for the municipality. Housing construction is ongoing in Lindsay, Manvers, Woodville, Bobcaygeon, Somerville, Fenelon and Emily, with more upcoming development being planned. Not only has construction taken off, but the real estate market is unlike the municipality has ever seen before. The Kawartha Lakes Real Estate Association reports the composite/single-family benchmark price of $494,800 in January, according to the MLS Home Price Index. The area had the most residential sales it has seen in a decade, up 42 percent since January 2020 and setting a new record for January sales values. “Kawartha Lakes is in high demand as people are looking to leave the congestion of small homes and big cities. Families are desperate to get into a livable home with enough space to work from home and raise their families. In the last few months, we continue to see demand rise with as much as 40 percent of all sales going to buyers from outside our immediate area as the pandemic highlights the benefits of the Kawartha Lakes lifestyle,” commented Eugene McDonald, President, Kawartha Lakes Real Estate Board. Have a digital copy of The Kawartha Promoter delivered to your email for only

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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Dear Aquarius: try not to cast yourself in just one role, such as your professional persona or parent or student. It’s only one small part of who you are, and can be limiting. There are other roles in your life for you to fulfill - friend, lover, creator, caretaker, volunteer and more. Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) “The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.”: Hazrat Inayat Khan. Go ahead, Pisces. Say something nice to someone, anyone every day during this zodiac period – and enlighten their soul. The cosmos is watching. Aries (March 21 to April 20) Beware the dreaded ‘imposter syndrome’, Aries. It’s an enemy worth slaying! In your working life, your home life as a parent or wherever you find yourself doubting your abilities – DON’T! Rehearse in your mind all your accomplishments, great and small, and know your value! Taurus (April 21 to May 21) A butterfly is a thing of great beauty, Taurus, but it has gone through many changes to become what it is. Remember this when things become uncertain – aim high and you’ll get your lovely wings before you know it. Gemini (May 22 to June 22) Re-read a book, light a candle, relive a pleasant childhood memory, imagine a warm day in summer, search out a distant galaxy. Gemini, the times are stressful. Do what you need to do to make life easier for yourself! Cancer (June 23 to July 23) We sense a possible transformation of some kind in your life during the next few zodiac phases, Cancer. The Spring Equinox on March

20 will bring renewal and rebirth. Combined with your inner change, it could be a heady time for you! Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Take your sweetheart on a walk on a wooded trail, Leo. Spring is surely on its way! So, make the most of it. It’s good for your mental and physical health - - and it can be very romantic, too! Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) Love can be hard in pandemic times! It’s hard to meet new people if you are looking for that special one; it’s hard to live and share a home with the same people day in and day out. Virgo, try to make a point of ‘loving’, not just in easy times, but also the hard times. Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) “You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world.”: Oprah Winfrey. The words to remember here, Libra, are ‘in your own way’. You are different from every other living creature. The bright light you create will shine as your distinctive beacon. Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) “Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better.” That’s a familiar affirmation coined by Emile Coue. So, how about, Scorpio, we try this one: “Every day, in every way, the pandemic is going away.”? Repeat five times a day. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) The hefty work you have been doing to improve your situation is really paying off, and will continue to do so. Nothing is ever linear, but it does look like you’re headed in the right direction, Sagittarius. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Steady as she goes, dear Capricorn. Let the oceans carry you with their current as you drift along for the journey, taking you who-knowswhere. In other words, relax!

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September 1, 1920 - February 24, 2021 Slipped away peacefully - not wanting to be a bother - in his 101st year. Beloved and devoted husband of Annie (nee Plunkett, d. 2012). Much loved father of Geoffrey (Jane), Jennifer, and Maggie. Adored grandfather of Patrick and Katie O'Brian; Liam (Kate), Madeleine, Elisabeth (Eric Gendron), Claire, Hilary, and Mawney Somerville (Liam McGuigan); Jacob, Colin and Stuart Frings and delighted great-grandfather of Olive Greiner, Ada and Alastair Somerville and Owen Gendron. Born, raised and living his entire life in downtown Toronto, pre-deceased by parents Geoffrey Stuart (d. 1956) and Kate (nee St. George, d. 1990), Jim's roots were Loyalist (UEL) on the O'Brian side and Irish-American on his mother's. He was the middle brother of three: Peter (d. 2007) and Liam. Educated at Crescent School, UTS, and Saint Andrew's College, Jim was a proud member of Princeton's class of '42. He left in 1941, before graduation, to join the RCAF, to follow his father and big brother Peter into war-time air-force duty. After training in England on Hurricanes, he served in north Africa and northern Europe, and flew Spitfires for 417 Squadron in Italy. Post-war, Jim finished his BA at Trinity College in Toronto, articled at Clarkson Gordon and became a CA in 1950, working at George Hendrie & Sons until retirement in 1985. In 1947, he married Annie. They celebrated their 65th anniversary a few months before she died. After retirement, Jim had great adventures with Annie and kept busy with volunteer work (St. Simon's Church, Ontario Trillium Foundation, St. John's Convalescent Home, Out of the Cold, North Pigeon Lake Association and Springbank Woods). Jimmy was always happiest in Bobcaygeon, puttering about at the cottage on Pigeon Lake just down the shore from where his grandfather had built a summer house in 1910. There was always some (never fully completed) project on the go but always time for a swim and a drink at the end of the day. His birthday was always held there on the Labour Day weekend and was a joyous occasion for family, neighbours and friends to gather and celebrate him. He invariably protested for weeks before that he didn't want a party and then of course loved every minute. Cremation has taken place. At a later date, Jim's ashes, along with Annie's, will be interred in the family plot in Bobcaygeon and hopefully then, family and friends will be able to come together and remember him an incredibly handsome man of grace and strength blended with humour and curiosity. All tempered with kindness. Our heartfelt thanks to Belmont House for making his last home a happy, safe, and caring place. If desired, donations may be made in Jim's name to The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-theApostle, Toronto (stpeterstsimon.ca) or The Boyd Heritage Museum, Bobcaygeon (theboydmuseum.com). 16

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There is now an easier way to have your questions about COVID-19 answered by your local public health agency. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) has launched a new response system that better enables residents to submit questions electronically and quickly receive a response. Called Click & Connect, the system is designed to improve the sharing of information during COVID-19. People can visit www.hkpr.on.ca to submit their COVID-19 questions to HKPRHDU staff. Anyone with commonly asked questions will be provided information and links to additional resources, while those submitting other questions will receive responses directly from HKPRDHU staff. “We continue to see high volumes of COVID-19 calls and emails coming in from the public, and we know people want the information as quickly as possible,” says Pam Stuckless, Director of Health Promotion with HKPRDHU. “Click & Connect is a safe, secure way for people to reach us. It provides instant links to key COVID-19 topics for easier access, allows people to submit questions with their names or anonymously if they prefer, and helps our staff more quickly respond to people’s questions.” While people are encouraged to use Click & Connect, they still have the option to phone or email the Health Unit about COVID-19 if they so choose. Going forward, Stuckless says the Click & Connect system can also be expanded to improve access to other HKPRDHU programs and services. “We’re not there yet, and for now, our goal is to use Click & Connect as a way to improve the flow of COVID-19 information with our community,” she adds.

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With the fluctuation in temperatures, we need to remember that the ice on creeks, lakes and culverts will be melting, too. Officials warn us to stay off the ice and especially keep your children and pets away from uncertain waters.

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