Harry Manx Presented by Folk Under The Clock and Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

Folk Under The Clock and the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre have come together to present the musical stylings of Harry Manx ‘The Blues Man’ at Market Hall on April 14.

photo courtesy of folk under the clock.

Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching between conventional guitars, harmonica and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan Veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx’ Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East and West music together and therefore, “creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.”

Over the last 10 years, Harry Manx released 11 Albums and has garnered a room full of awards including, “seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007. His most recent accomplishment was receiving yet another Juno Nomination for “Blues Album of the Year”, for his release “Bread and Buddha” in 2010.

For tickets and more information, visit the Market Hall website.

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Free Well Water Sampling Program Resumes April 11 in North Kawartha and Trent Lakes

Peterborough Public Health (PPH), the Township of North Kawartha, and the Municipality of Trent Lakes are making well water testing easier for all permanent and seasonal residents by offering free well water sample drop off from spring to fall.

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Well water samples are tested for two types of bacterial contamination: total coliforms and E. coli. Total coliforms indicate the presence of general contamination, such as surface runoff, and E. coli indicates the water is contaminated with fecal material, which may contain disease-causing microorganisms. Anyone can become ill if they consume contaminated water, but young, elderly and immuno-compromised individuals are at higher risk.

“With snow melt and spring runoff, this is a good time of year to test your water as there is a higher risk of contamination. In addition to submitting a water sample, residents should take the time to inspect their well,” says Public Health Inspector Chris Eaton. “Check that the well cap is secure, the vent screens are in good condition, and that the ground is sloped away from the well. If your well is the older style in a pit, check that the pit is not flooded with surface water. If it is, consider having the well upgraded by a licensed well contractor.”

Beginning April 11, water samples can be dropped off at the North Kawartha Municipal Office (280 Burleigh St, Apsley) Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., and the Trent Lakes Municipal Office (760 County Road 36, Trent Lakes) Tuesday and Thursdays between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Samples are then couriered to the Public Health Ontario Lab in Peterborough for testing. Empty sample bottles can be picked up any time during regular business hours. Samples must be collected within 24 hours of drop off at the municipal office to ensure they reach the lab and are processed in a timely manner. Residents are encouraged to carefully read the sampling and collection instructions included with each kit.

Water samples can also be dropped off at the following locations:

• Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township Office, 1 Ottawa St, Havelock, from Monday through Thursday
  between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

• Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St, Peterborough, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through
  Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

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Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group Seeking Volunteers To Help Clean Up Armour Hill

The Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group is looking for volunteers to help clean up a winter of garbage buildup at Ashburnham Memorial Park (Armour Hill) on April 15.

photo courtesy of the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group.

“Your efforts at the last clean-ups have made a big difference to the health, safety and beauty of the park and we really cherish your kindness in doing so,” said the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group in a press release. “Your contribution to these events is very helpful in moving towards positive changes for Ashburnham Memorial Park, and these efforts demonstrate that the community cares about this Heritage Park.”

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, participants will meet at Rube Brady Park at the basketball court at the bottom of the toboggan hill (corner of Armour Road and Munroe Ave) rain or shine.

The group advises participants to dress for the weather, and to expect mud throughout the park (rain boots are strongly recommended.) Bring a reusable coffee mug, water bottle, work gloves (optional) and garbage grabbers (optional). and appropriate attire for the weather. Supplies are provided.

For more information visit the website.

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Peterborough's Nolan Burke Sends Sarnia Sting to Second Round With Walk-Off Overtime Goal

Sarnia Sting forward and Peterborough’s Nolan Burke has taken his team to the second round after scoring a walk-off game-winning goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Guelph Storm at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on Sunday night.

Burke finsihed with career highs of 50 goals and 32 assists during the regular season. Burke has signed a three-year entry level contract with the Nashville PRedators back in November. Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

The Sting had a 3-2 series lead over Guelph as Burke also had the game-tying assist that put the game into overtime.

Burke received a drop pass Zach Filak as Sarnia crossed the blue line and entered the offensive zone. Burke circled around the net and buried a wraparound goal, slipping it by Storm goaltender Patrick Leaver for the walk-off and series-ending goal.

Nolan Burke sends the @StingHockey to round two! 🤩

The @PredsNHL prospect scores his second overtime-winner of the series! 🚨#OHLPlayoffs | #SARvsGUE pic.twitter.com/ojJg1y5ZcH

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 9, 2023

The goal was Burke’s second overtime goal of the series. He awas awarded third-star of the game honuors with a goal and an assist.

The Sting have yet to advance to the second round of the playoffs since 2018.

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring Nixon Electric Company, Permanent Beauty, Community Futures Peterborough and Homeward Bound

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

Jesse Nixon recently started his own business.

Nixon Electric Company provides a wide range of electrical services to residential and commercial customers, including installation, repair and maintenance. Fully licensed and insured, with extensive knowledge of local building codes and regulations, Jesse offers everything from lighting, electrical panel upgrades, EV Charger installation and generator installation to a full suite of commercial services.

Permanent Beauty is a unique clinic at 354 Charlotte St.

It specializes in permanent cosmetics, injectables, lashes, fine line tattoos, micro pigmentation and lots more. Owner Kalayna Cabral-Iammancini is particularly proud of her daughter Kiki, who has just introduced her own line of crystal-infused, lightly scented, healing candles. Called Gemini Moon, each candle contains at least 10 crystals and is lightly scented. Check out this budding entrepreneur’s product line at 354 Charlotte St. in Peterborough or online.

Devon Girard, the new Community Futures Peterborough executive director and Board Chair Charlina Westbye, recently unveiled a new brand identity for the organization.

The new logo pays tribute to the federal government, which provides the funding for CFP’s loans, while reflecting a modernized look and their redefined strategy for supporting local entrepreneurs. Community Futures Peterborough supports small businesses in the City and County of Peterborough with flexible financing. It has invested more than $38 million in 1,000 small businesses since 1985, creating or maintaining more than 4,000 jobs in the City and the County.

Homeward Bound is a program run through Peterborough Housing that works with single mothers.

The program provides, housing and education as the women get trained or retrained for the workforce. It’s been very successful in graduating six women so far, who are all working in their field, including plumbing, paralegal, instrumentation, ECE and educational assistant.

The Spring cohort is currently looking for placements and hopefully apprenticeships in carpentry and plumbing. If your business is looking for motivated talent or if you know of a single Mom who is in transition, reach out to Maisie Watson at Peterborough Housing or visit ptbohousingcorp.ca.

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Local Restaurant Owner Determined to Give Over 1,300 Free Meals On Easter Sunday

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria owner Ilir Sino gave out 1,300 meals on Christmas Day last year and he’s aiming to beat that number for Easter Sunday.

His restaurant is giving away pasta and dessert to anyone who needs it on Easter Sunday.

Sino gave out 1,300 meals last Christmas and intends on keeping up this tradition every Easter Sunday adn Christmas Day. PHOTO COURTESY OF ILIR SINO.

Sino made the announcement on his Facebook last Thursday and is inviting Peterborough and the surrounding area to come grab a meal.

“Sino's family tradition is every Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, we will welcome everyone in need for free a meal and dessert from my family, as long as I'm alive,” said Sino in his Facebook post. “When I'm gone, my children will continue this tradition for our city.”

A full staff will be on hand to help Sino cook and distribute the meals.

Sino has had a history of philanthropy as he donated $1,500 to Alternatives Community Program Services Peterborough last November. He has also donated to local sports teams and other charities.

The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria is located at 512 George St. S. off the corner of Lansdowne Street.

He opened his own production facility, Sino’s Fine Foods, located at 597 Monaghan Rd. last summer. The business produces his sauces, dressings, soups, oven-ready dinners and more.

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Applications Open For Steve Montador H.O.P.E Bursary For High School Students With Sports-Related Injuries

Applications for the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) H.O.P.E. Bursary in honour of Steve Montador are open with the deadline on May 1 until midnight.

(from left to right) Mike Martone (H.O.P.E.), David Graham , Eliza Graham and Chad Cavanagh (H.O.P.E.). Eliza was last year’s recipient of the bursary. Photo courtesy of Vince Bierworth and GPHSF.

The bursary is for high school students that have a reduced academic workload due to the suffering effects of sports-related injuries and are transitioning into college or university.

All applicants will be reviewed by a committee consisting of H.O.P.E., Team 55, GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation,and the Canadian Mental Health Association. All applicants will be notified of their status by May 16.

To be considered for the Bursary, you need to be:

• A student at a Peterborough City/County-based high school and registered in a first-year program at college/university

• Suffering from post-concussion syndrome sustained from a sports-related injury

• Be in satisfactory academic standing

• Have financial need

Students can apply for the bursary by downloading the registration form online.

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Renewal Sees Fleming Students Launch Peterborough Museum and Archive Exhibition As Guest Curators

Fleming College’s Museum Management and Curatorship (MMC) students have renewed the Peterborough Museum and Archives’ (PMA) long-term exhibitions to be guest curators for a Victorian Era exhibition announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

MMC students after learning from two semesters will reimagine the PMA’s Victorian Era exhibition. The renewal includes key visual changes, decolonizing the exhibit narrative, contents and language and creating a more inclusive and diverse exhibition.

‘Welcome to Boomtown’ exhibition focuses 1860 through 1900 in Peterborough. It captures what life was like as the region and its surrounding Indigenous communities experienced growth, hardship and change according to a press release. Visitors will appreciate previously untold stories, view artifacts and archival materials from the PMA’s extensive collections and have new opportunities to interact with the exhibition, the region’s heritage and each other.

The exhibition opening takes place on Thursday from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Museum and Archives, located at 300 Hunter St. E. in Peterborough. Admission is by donation.

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New City Public Art Program to Mentor 10 Local Artists For Large-Scale Project

The City of Peterborough Public Art Program is inviting 10 local artists to be in a paid mentorship, working on road murals throughout downtown Peterborough.

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The Road Mural Mentorship Program has seen the past two decades work on the Renaissance on Hunter public art project which is entering its third year. It transforms the café district on Hunter Street into a series of road murals and artist gardens.

The purpose of both public art projects is to transform Hunter Street into a welcoming and engaging pedestrian space during the warm weather season.

“The goal of the Road Mural Mentorship Program is to create opportunities for artists interested in expanding their practices into the public art realm,” says Wendy Trusler, City of Peterborough public art facilitator. “I’m excited to see the mentorship program build capacity within the local arts community for future projects like the Renaissance on Hunter.”

The program is seeking applications from emerging and mid-career professional artists who are in Peterborough, the County, Hiawatha First Nation, and Curve Lake First Nation with the deadline on May 1, at 4 p.m. All applications must be submitted online.

The Renaissance on Hunter public art projects are administered and funded through the City of Peterborough Public Art Program and in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement Area and GreenUP. 

For more information and to apply, visit peterborough.ca/publicart.

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