Cottage Country Connection August 2016

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COUNTRY 105

RADIO WITH HEART AWARD WINNING COTTAGE COUNTRY HOME BUILDERS

LIVING IN THE COUNTRY

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Contents COVER STORY 06 COUNTRY 105 - Radio with Heart FEATURES 10 Dreams of Moving From the City to the Country 17 Shoreline Work Happens in the Fall 25 What You Need to Know About Owning a Well 30 Discovering Lakefield Ontario 36 How to Create the Ultimate Floating Golf Course

39 Plants Are Our Food, Plants Are Our Medicine 41 Improving Your Odds in a Medical Crisis 45 So You & Your Dog Are Moving 49 The Hot-List of Destinations & Attractions!

55 Buying Art in Cottage Country 66 J.D. Powers Ranks KIA Motors Highest for Initial Quality

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Living in The Country Many people dream of moving to the country for a more peaceful life. For those who are young and commitment-free the decision is easy – you try it and if it doesn’t work out you move on. For other people, who are planning on eventually expanding their family or for families with children of any age, it’s a bigger consideration.

Of course, the most important decision you’ll have to make will be the location of your new home. Aesthetically and structurally, of course you will have your list of must haves for your realtor. The time and distance required to get from your beautiful country home to work and back is a factor too.

You will find yourself loving the therapeutic value of cottage country and the peaceful environment that is so nourishing to your soul. What is your time factor? The price to pay for the beauty and serenity that comes with nature and living in the country is in the getting here.

You will want to research future job opportunities in your field, in case you decide to find a job closer to home in the country at some point. Dreams of a simpler life have drawn many an executive to head to the country to explore new dreams and opportunities.

the area but also how buses work to get the kids to school. You will want to think about the kids and their social life as well, remember to ask about social activities, attractions, and events in the area – there is lots to do in cottage country for kids of all ages.

Another consideration might be the hospital and availability of a doctor. For those thinking of starting a new family at some point and for seniors as well. Depending on your family’s interests you may want to access the gym or the library regularly, be sure to find out about the things that are important to you.

Wherever you decide to live in Cottage Country, having access to nature and a huge expanse of outdoor beauty is to be enjoyed... life is different here in the country. We dine with mother nature every day of the year. Oh, it will change you, of that you can be sure. Ask one of us and we’ll tell you “there’s no better place in the world to live than in the country. Get here, and you’ll never look back.”

For those who already have kids, or who are planning on having kids some day, it’s also a good idea to look at not only which schools are in

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No Better Place Than

Country 105 Meet the Voices of

Country 105 is a long-time favorite radio station for many of our staff at Cottage Country Connection.

We are thrilled to have Country 105 on the cover this month.

Read on, and get to know a bit about the heart, and the voices, of Country 105 Radio.

Most radio stations on air these days owe much of their success largely in part to the personalities of their DJs, and Country 105 is no exception. We recently had the opportunity to chat with some of the DJs at Country 105 in order to get to know them a little better and we’re glad we did. The team each shared their sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartwarming stories with us, giving us a glimpse of the truly outstanding personalities Country 105 has on staff.

It was a real pleasure listening to their anecdotes and getting to know these amazing people.

When we spoke with Program Director Brian Young, who is on-air weeknights from 7 pm to 11 pm, we learned a little bit of history about the station.

Brian told us, “Country 105 signed on in 1977, and at

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the time was playing mostly country music ... we enjoyed some good success early on and then, once the country boom of the 90s happened it really took the station to heights it had never gotten to before when Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson and Brooks & Dunn all came out.” He continues, “Country music is one of the most popular formats in North America now and we are pretty much the market-leader in Peterborough and the Kawarthas and have been for a number of years now.”

Brian was born in Ennismore and jokes that he’s related to half the township. He says he bounced around Ontario for a while but is happy to have settled back here and to have an opportunity to work in his hometown station. He’s been with Country 105 since 1999.

We asked Brian what some of the highlights of his career have been. He said, “I’ve had an opportunity to interview some very cool artists over my career and some of the highlights would be being in places like Havelock Jamboree where we would broadcast on site and have the opportunity to talk to legends like Kris Kristofferson as well as up and coming rising stars. We also talked to Sugarland when they were first breaking in”. He says, “Those are always great moments when you get an opportunity to talk to people like that - either a legend or somebody who you think is going to end up having a lengthy career”.

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Brian continues by explaining that he is very proud of the group and the things they’ve done over the years; the fact they do great radio and are really a part of the community. He says, “The fact that we take the lead on certain things ... we have our annual toy drive every year that we organize, and that we execute that helps out thousands of families in the area at Christmas time.

Those are the kinds of things that I look at as real highlights as opposed to just one singular moment.” Brian is very proud of their bras around the building campaign and so he should be, the annual event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research.

Ron McFarland is one-half of Country Mornings with Ron and Miles, otherwise known as “The Morning Flakes”, on-air weekday mornings from 5.30 am to 10 am. Ron also counts down the top songs of the week on the Country 105 Countdown Saturdays at 9 am and Sundays at 6 pm.

Ron has been with Country 105 for about 20 years now, and his most memorable on-air moment was an interview with Clara Hughes while she was doing her bicycle ride across Canada to raise awareness for mental health issues. Ron says, “I had her on air and was asking her questions; something must have pushed one of her buttons and she broke down and she started to cry, and I said ‘I am so sorry’.” Ron continues, “And then she said, ‘No, this is what we need to do - is talk about sadness and depression...’ ” Ron says he was almost in tears by the end of the interview as well.

Ron’s passion for his job is clear. When asked about career milestones he says, “We do have the number one morning show and we intend to keep it. That’s quite an accomplishment in a competitive market that we’re in”. We asked for a funny story and Ron told us, “ I remember one morning the sportscaster (who shall remain nameless!) was doing a story on the football game and he called the team the ‘Benver Doncos’ rather than the Denver Broncos and later on the story he simply called them the ‘Doncos’.”

They had a good laugh over that one, and Brian says they try to approach the job “...as if it’s recess in Grade One and we just have a little fun”.

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Something listeners may be surprised to know about Ron is that he has a ranking with the Canadian Croquet society. He’s been playing ever since he was a kid (but he adds he is not terribly highly ranked!) and years ago, just for fun, they would hold a snow croquet tournament in the backyard where they would stomp down all the snow - usually in February – and play just for fun.

Miles Gibney is, of course, the other half of the Morning Flakes.

Miles says he’s not a DJ per se - more of a news anchor and morning show co-host since he doesn’t play any music. He has been in radio for about 5 years and has worked at Country 105 for almost 4 1/2 years now. He shared a story about when he first did the morning show with Ron. He took over from Rick Johnstone when he retired and Miles was feeling really nervous.

They were big shoes to fill because Rick had been there for so long and was so beloved by the listeners. When Miles first came on the air that morning he said, “This is like kissing a girl for the first time ... I’m really nervous and I want to be good at it but I don’t know if it will go well ... so just bear with me.” Miles can laugh about it now.

Back in 2013, when he was still part-time at the station, Miles received the Sam Greenspan award at work for honesty, loyalty and integrity, which made him feel pretty good because he was the first part-timer to win that award. Another funny story Miles shared was when he was hosting one of the Country 105 video dance parties. There was an adult-style game which was to be played between couples with blown up balloons. Miles invited participants and got plenty of volunteers, and then he explained they would have to break the balloon between

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each other’s bodies. Unfortunately, one couple, when they realized what they had to do, didn’t want to play anymore. After he coaxed them, they tried to play back to back, which failed miserably, and, of course, they couldn’t break the balloon! Miles laughed, “It was a super awkward moment for me.”

Miles loves the funny light-hearted moments which the team enjoys when they are taking part in the Bras Around the Building campaign. He says there’s a lot of laughs going on that day even though it’s a serious cause and it’s a lot of fun on the day seeing all the bras on the building. It’s one of the best events Country 105 hold he says.

Mel Hannah is Music Director at Country 105, On-Air Personality and host of Hot Kickin Saturday.

She has been a DJ since May 2002. She interned with Country 105 after attending Loyalist College for radio broadcasting.

She jokes, “They just can’t seem to get rid of me”.

When Mel was working as ‘special events’ cruiser driver, one Saturday morning she attended a benefit for a little boy with leukemia. She says “I remember getting so lost and so frustrated because it was hard to find... after arriving all flustered ... my heart melted.” The little boy was around 7 years old and his prognosis was not good. It was the first time Mel had really been face to face with childhood cancer.

Mel continues, “So as I’m getting ready to do an on-air report, the little boy asks if he can sing a song to me about pickles.

I said sure! And then he asks if he can sing it on the radio… now, I wasn’t about to tell this little guy no. So I call up the station and tell the on-air announcer to put me on the air. I have an up and coming country star with an amazing song

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about pickles and he’s about to perform it live for us. And he did. Right there over the phone. It was only about 15 seconds but it was 15 seconds of pure happiness for him. For me. And for his family huddled up to the radio at the event. Later on, I said my goodbyes and carried on to the next event. I remember getting home after work that day and having a shower. As soon as I got in and turned on the tap it was like all of the emotion I had been feeling earlier that I couldn’t let out finally poured out of me. I cried and cried and cried and let it all wash down the drain. I wish I could remember the little boy’s name but I can’t. But that day will stick with me forever.”

Vince Bierworth is Promotions Coordinator and Announcer as well as the “new boy” at Country 105, having been with the station for a year. He’s worked in media for over 10 years now and one of the things that really impresses him in his time so far with Country 105 is how polite all the listeners are.

“I’ve worked enough in this business that I’ve encountered a bunch of different people but everybody who calls in for contests, everybody who does anything like that, is always really super polite.” He continues, “I’ve just told them that they can’t have the thing that they were trying to have and they say: “OK thank you, have a great day!” ... and it really struck me that this is ... wow ... this is cool, the listeners are very engaged with the station and are super polite about things too”.

We asked Vince to share highlights of his year so far and he said something very cool that happened recently was when they held a listener party with Tim Hicks at the Junction. He explains, “Everyone was invited to come to the party which was in conjunction with Boots and Hearts, and we were going to give away a number of Boots and Hearts passes and Laura,

one of the organizers of Boots and Hearts, walked up on the stage before the event started and said “You know what - all of you people here are going to win weekend passes to go to Boots and Hearts.” So that was a cool moment.

Vince is also very enthusiastic about the Bras Around the Building event and says it’s one of his funniest memories so far, being “On the roof stringing bras onto a wire on top of the building and looking down ... it’s a spectacle,” he says, “... lots of fun and a great fundraiser”.

Angela Rose has been a DJ for 19 years and 17 of those years have been spent at Country 105. Angela is on air weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Angela has had lots of memorable on-air moments but she shares that, “Interviewing Garth Brooks was very special.” Angela goes on to say, “Being involved in community events is very important to me. I was on the committee involved in organizing a benefit concert at The Memorial Centre after Peterborough’s flood in 2004. What a team! It was incredible to see the community come together for the show.”

We asked Angela what was one of the funnier things she remembers happening at an event with Country 105. She says, “I’m not sure I should share this but … here goes nothing … each year we collect food for The Salvation Army during Peterborough’s Santa Claus Parade. One year (a long time ago) the armoured vehicle that was helping us collect the food caught on fire … we had Christmas lights hooked up to a generator and something went wrong. No one was hurt … minimal damage. Thankfully.”

One thing’s for sure this group loves what they do and it shows.

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Dreams of Moving

from the City to the Country

Are you one of the many ‘cottagers’ who spends their weekends and holidays trying to figure out a way to be able to live here all year round? Let me assure you that you’re not alone!

It’s one of the hazards of spending time in paradise.

As a former downtown Toronto resident and corporate world cog, I know it is a gift that sometimes gets taken for granted and we have our guests and visitors to thank for bringing us back around to appreciating what we have every once in a while.

After the summer is over and people go back home to start the school year, some may think it gets pretty desolate up this way. Not so at all. In the off season, there are so many social activities and events, as well as groups and clubs, which start back up again that we often wonder when we ever had the time for the things we used to do.

Right here in Buckhorn, there are almost-daily events,

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activities, or club meetings, either at the Community Centre or at one of the churches. All year long the community and volunteers are busy planning and executing shows, tours, dinner theatres, and day trips for the admittedly smaller population who are very active and social none the less.

And the spectacular dining options, shopping, and sports activities are endless! There is a whole wonderful world right here in vacation land that those summer people don’t even know exists!

Anyone who thinks and tells themselves - as I did when I moved here from the GTA 9 years ago - that they will make every effort to go back into the city once a week for shopping, lunch with old friends, etc., will quickly find out what an effort it is to pull yourself away from your new life.

Submitted by Kim Letto, Sales Representative, Century 21 in Buckhorn www.kimlettosells.ca

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PROFILE

Award-Winning Building

Integrity Home & Cottage Integrity Home & Cottage in Lindsay has been building high-quality custom homes and cottages throughout Ontario since 2005. Serving Ontario from Sudbury to Ottawa and much in between the company is led by Phil Jenkinson, who graduated from Fanshawe College in 1993 with a Certificate in Architectural Technology, Gerald Hood, who studied Civil Engineering at Humber College and has over 20 years of experience in the field and Ed Freibauer, a graduate of the Ivey School of Business and has over 25 years of experience in leading service organizations.

pricing have been established then it is time to construct a formal agreement between builder and client, and the build can then commence.

Integrity Home & Cottage has a firm belief that the client’s satisfaction is their responsibility and their innovative approach and collective team effort is reflected in the continued customer satisfaction and project success which they have enjoyed for 11 years.

Integrity is more than just the name of the company; through years of experience, Integrity Home and Cottage has developed a methodology on how to design, plan and build a home or cottage that will take much of the risk out of the process. Their philosophy is that if you execute a well thought out plan you will receive better results. They also believe that timely decision-making is the cornerstone of a well-executed project and an open and honest dialogue produces good design, sound building practice, and ultimately satisfying financial performance.

The process begins with understanding the client’s needs, style, and tastes. Next, the plans are drawn up on paper in order to create a visual representation of the client’s wishes. The sketch includes the floor layout to scale, and an elevation of the home or cottage to see the aesthetic vision of the building. Next, a budget is created in order to define the parameters which the builder and the homeowner need to work within – this is an important step in order to ensure the right materials are sourced for the project and consequently to ensure the work is completed at the right price for each client.

After the first three steps have been taken, pricing can begin. This can be a complex process but Integrity has developed a three-part system in order to ensure the pricing is realistic and meaningful. Once the design, budget, and

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Lakeshore Designs What Comes First For You? The Designer or the Builder Many people are afraid of taking ‘the plunge’ to build a new home or cottage as the task can seem so daunting! With an abundance of decisions to make, how is it all going to come together?

• What are the doors going to look like? The colour?

You have to build backwards, and break it down for the builder. The planning stages are the most important to any new build project, it all starts with a completed idea. The clients have a vision, and what they want it to look like at the end. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all the details were all sorted out and the selections were pre-selected? Well, that is possible.

• What colour on the walls? The ceiling? The trim?!

• What type of flooring? Do we tile, laminate, hardwood?

What about the backsplash?

• What about the electrical outlets? What is the flow of traffic? Do we need a floorplan?!

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Working with the Lakeshore Designs team, together we can work with a new client to pull it all together. We use our expertise to review the wants and needs of the clients before even the building plans are done, interviewing them to see what are the most important aspects of the finished design.

We often visit their current home to see how their lifestyle

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works, how they use each space, what they would change or keep in their new home.

It is important to know this information for potential furniture placement, for example, the heights of windows, the lengths of walls to ensure proper placement, as well lighting plans that would be accents and function to the layouts. During the process we can also select new - or integrate existing - furniture while ensuring the right scale, colours and texture will work complementing the new build. Furniture placement is key, right down to the cable, TV placement, and best focal point and direction of the fireplace.

We will guide and help select kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint colours, as well as flooring, and trim. We have also completed conceptual exterior views and landscaping plans that will complete the whole project.

Lakeshore Designs can take care of all the details, while the builder can get on and build your dream home or cottage.

Lakeshore Designs, 2968 Lakefield Road, Selwyn 705-748-3875

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Life Lessons There is something to be said for the lessons that we learn as children. I have had the fortunate opportunity to have parents that believed in raising free spirited, independent children that were allowed to explore forests and lakes at a very young age.

My son does not often seek out adventure of his own accord. We camp a few times throughout the summer and he enjoys spending time swimming around the dock with his cousins. Our second time up, he swam out to the floating raft with his friends and immediately began jumping off the floating island. My husband and I nodded our approval of this new found confidence.

Later that day, we piled into the boat and headed across the lake to the jumping cliffs. My son scrambled out of the boat, made his way up to the small cliff and swiftly jumped into the dark blue waters below. This impressed me and he continued to make the jump time and time again.

And then . . . it happened. A desire to conquer the thirtyfoot cliff that boldly towered beside the small cliff took hold of my seven-year-old and he clambered up and took his place on the edge, but he would not make the leap.

He walked back down to the small cliff and jumped again. Determination took hold and once again he found himself at the top of that thirty-foot cliff, he took his place at the edge, but once again could not commit to the leap. He returned to the small cliff and as he stood there, he squeezed his fists together and proclaimed, “I CAN DO THIS!� He scrambled back up the rocky path, took his stand on the edge of the thirty-foot drop, took a step out and made the plunge. I watched his lean sevenyear-old body slice through the dark blue ripples and pop back up like a cork, I could not contain the squeals of excitement and laughter that follow the exhilaration of success.

The lessons we learn as we sit around campsites and cottages are not always just to sit back and relax, sometimes the things we learn from a weekend at the lake are to be courageous, have confidence and be fiercely determined to make the leap. Those are the lake lessons that my son will take with him through life.

Submitted by Dani McNelly, Nortech for Windows, Doors and Sunrooms www.NortechWindows.com

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PROFILE

Award-Winning Building

Discovery Dream Homes Ltd. Discovery Dream Homes Ltd is a unique and innovative Log and Timber Frame home manufacturing company. The founders of Discovery bring over 30 years of experience in the industry, specializing in creating custom home designs, world-class manufacturing and the highest quality log and timber frame products.

Located just east of Peterborough, their facility utilizes state-of-the-art timber processing machinery combined with handcrafted timber framing to create homes with unrivaled stunning architectural detail. Timber frame construction allows for flexibility in design resulting in a home that reflects each client’s unique desires. Making use of natural elements such as log and wood siding, Discovery will create not only a home that is a reflection of you but one that is built to last.

Discovery’s primary objective is to ensure total customer satisfaction while offering high-quality products and the best value for their client’s investment. Shawn Hunter continues, “The Discovery team is focused on creating a beautiful end product to make our clients happy.” The team will guide clients through the entire process from introduction, planning, and design all the way to the final construction.

Discovery’s award-winning design team begin with a one-onone design consultation with the client to determine exactly what their wants and needs are. Sketches are created on paper initially for clients to review in order to illustrate the general concept, and then, using the latest 3-D design technology, the in-house design team will craft a detailed model of the client’s dream home all the way down to the furnishings, enabling clients to experience a 3-D virtual tour of their new home.

Year after year, Discovery have been winning awards for their work, including top prize for Best Custom Home, Best Home Renovations and Manufacturer of the Year. They were recently nominated as finalist in the 2016 Canadian National Design awards and also finalist in the 2016 Business Excellence Awards for both the Supply Chain and the Environmental Practices categories. Director of Design, Shawn Hunter says, “We pride ourselves on our award winning Custom Design Service and every home we create is unique and custom-tailored to the client’s specific style, needs, and budget.”

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Discovery Dream Homes Ltd. 4 McCloskey Road, Keene 705.400-LOGS (5647) www.discoverydreamhomes.com

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Shoreline Work Happens in The Fall As the summer season comes to an end and the leaves begin to turn, many homeowners, cottagers, and business owners are beginning to put plans in place for any necessary shoreline work. Predominantly carried out in

work permit by law. Before you begin, it’s advisable to research thoroughly, and consult with an expert already familiar with the permit requirements and process.

There are stipulations about when authorizations are required for docks and single story boathouses as well. Another consideration when doing shoreline work is authorizations from local conservation authorities, such as the Trent Severn Waterway, to ensure that wildlife isn’t negatively impacted and the ecosystem is protected. Any septic work requires a Health Department permit.

Once you have a trusted contractor who is able to help you with all of the permits, site preparation can begin. It’s important to find someone who not only understands the legal aspect of permit requirements, but also someone who is experienced, and is willing to listen to your needs and work closely with you throughout the process.

the fall and winter months, now is the ideal time to ensure you have someone trustworthy and knowledgeable who is able to carry out the job, completing it safely and within in the confines of the law.

Whether you are building a new structure such as a boathouse (or adjusting the dimensions of an existing one), constructing a road, or creating a new dredge there are many activities which will require a

Fisher Excavating and Grading pride themselves in ensuring the job is done both safely and economically.

With extensive knowledge in site preparation, and shoreline improvements such as dredging boat slips and marina slips, shore stabilization, and septic upgrades and installations, you can be assured Dwaine Fisher and his team will complete the job correctly, efficiently, and economically.

By Dwaine Fisher, Fisher Excavating and Grading www.fisherexcavating.ca

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The Real Estate Market June and July set unusually high temperatures ushering in our El Nino for our climate and to say that this has had an effect on the real estate market in Cottage Country is an understatement. You would be hard pressed to find a real estate agent or broker who has not said this is one of the busiest years ever for transactions.

For the sellers it has proven to be a seller’s market, with low inventory calls throughout our districts from the Kawartha Lakes to the Haliburton Highlands to the Muskokas, and sellers have been successful in getting ask or above their asking price for their waterfront cottages in most instances.

With overall activity up over 10% and interest rates remaining low it has allowed those individuals who had previously only been dreaming of a cottage property the encouragement that this year 2016 is the time to jump in.

With retirement communities also seeing a boom it seems that the stress of hectic city life has started to make many realize they need their ‘refresh’ spot for vacations or weekends. Many have also decided to make the family cottage a rental property when they can’t use it fetching anywhere between $1500 -$5000 for a weekly rental, your taxes and cost of ownership quickly get reimbursed.

That being said, most of the financial market indicators are telling us 2017 will be a year slower in price indications and slower in sales due to the increased prices that have been obtained in 2016.

As we like to tell people “they aren’t making any more waterfront” so, with limited options available, sellers can satisfy their financial needs on the aspirations of the buyers to enjoy what many sellers have had for years.

Unfortunately, the current market has created some bidding wars, multiple offers and sales well over ask price so one must use caution and ensure that what you’re about to purchase is fairly priced, will be supportable in an appraisal for financing, and is not overpaid for due to the emotional price and feeding frenzy that may be present.

Stop, Think & Be Educated so your money will be well invested with potential for growth – don’t get caught up in overpaying for a property that may take years to regain its value if we have a downturn in the economy. We are available at Hunt4Dreams Realty to guide you through your purchase.

Submitted by Wendy Hunt Hunt4Dreams http://hunt4dreams.com

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PROFILE

Award-Winning Building

Jim Williams Construction Ever since he began his career as a carpenter’s apprentice for his own father, Bob Williams Sr., Jim Williams has been committed to paying attention to detail and working hard to provide quality workmanship. Jim’s father was his greatest inspiration to become a licensed carpenter and to eventually start his own business, which he did 27 years ago.

The business has since grown into a highly successful, awardwinning company which builds and renovates custom homes and cottages for clients throughout the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes area.

and Executive Director of the PKHBA and is also the liaison between PKHBA and the Liftlock Chapter Ontario Building Officials Association. He’s also an active member of RenoMark Association.

Jim Williams Construction is also a registered builder with the Tarion Warranty Corporation, which offers clients peace of mind that their investment in their new home will be fully protected.

Jim Williams prides himself on being hands-on and is always present on-site as foreman to ensure continuous flow on the work site. He also employs two full-time carpenters which enables the team to build a working relationship with their clients, and so improving the flow of communication and productivity throughout the building process.

By remaining a small, hands-on company, Jim and his team have been able to work more directly with clients and keep them involved every step of the way, from planning and design to construction and the finishing process. Jim says, “We design the home, acquire the permits, do all the work and ensure the entire project goes smoothly so that all the buyer has to do is enjoy their beautiful new custom home.”

Through their strong ethic of honesty and integrity, they have established themselves as industry leaders. Still 100% family-owned, the business has received peer and community recognition as being a three-time award winner of the Kawartha Awards of Distinction for Outstanding Building Projects.

Jim Williams’ work has also been showcased with PKHBA (Peterborough and Kawartha Home Builder’s Association, a chapter of the Ontario Home Builders Association) and he has been builder of two Peterborough Dream Homes with proceeds going to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Jim is a member

Since 1994

Jim Williams Construction 705.876.9345 homes@jimwilliamsconstruction.ca www.jimwilliamsconstruction.ca

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Raising Country Kids Life in Cottage Country may be something of a mystery to those who were born and raised in the city. Thoughts of living “in the country” may conjure up images of total isolation and to have to be forced to travel long distances to find even so much as a grocery store, let alone a large department store.

In fact, life here offers parents the opportunity to raise not only healthy children but to provide their kids with a first class education while also being able to access a wide variety of shopping centres and entertainment venues.

You can choose to settle in one of the more “isolated” areas if you wish, yet quickly and easily access all of the “big city” amenities when needed, or, you could settle in the city and have all the benefits of rural living right on your doorstep. Here, we truly can have the best of both worlds.

We would define our “Cottage Country” as the area in which we distribute our magazine, which is the stunning region that extends all the way from Peterborough up to Haliburton, and from Campbellford across to Fenelon Falls. Each of the communities within that area

is within a reasonable distance of the bigger cities of Peterborough and Lindsay, which means minimal travel time and enjoyable scenic drives. With various types of communities available to call home - from cities and larger towns to tiny hamlets and small townships – you have the freedom to enjoy as much, or as little, of the country lifestyle as you wish.

The city of Peterborough boasts many high-end stores, a thriving downtown business community, and a lively entertainment district, yet, when needed, we can “get away from it all” in a very short space of time. We have beautiful walking trails leading straight through the city, and for those working downtown there’s always the luxury of being able to take a stroll by the river at lunch time, or to leave work in the city centre at 5 pm and be kayaking in a secluded area on the Trent Severn Waterway by 5.30 pm. In some spots you won’t even so much as catch a glimpse of a passing car. Where else can you leave the city centre and, literally within minutes, be at the beach?

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List of the Best Canadian Cities in Which To Raise A Family, and for the families living here, it’s not hard to see why. Providing excellent indoor fitness and recreational facilities within the city boundaries, Peterborough is home to not only the YMCA but also the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre as well as boasting beautiful parks and beaches.

Parents may choose from Public, Catholic, or French school boards, and for further education, we have both the prestigious Trent University and the highly respected Sir Sandford Fleming College, right here on our doorstep. A wide variety of summer camps is available for kids of all ages within the city, as well as the surrounding area. These include excellent programs offered by both Peterborough Museum and Camp Kawartha.

Peterborough Museum hosts the award-winning Summer Discovery Day Camp program which has week-long themed camps run by trained instructors for kids aged 7 – 11. The Junior Discovery program, for 4- to 6-year-olds, is developed especially for children in JK, SK and Grade One. Only 30 minutes away, on beautiful Clear Lake, is the award-winning Camp Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre which offers camps for kids in kindergarten all the way up to leadership camps for teenagers. Both day camps and overnight camps are available there.

In addition to this, the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, which is housed in one of Canada’s most sustainable buildings and located on Trent University’s wildlife sanctuary lands, offers day camps and class trips as well.

As far as recreation goes, families are spoiled for choice with year-round festivals, concerts, museums, theatres and art festivals, to mention only a few of the possibilities. We also have farmers markets, bistros, bakeries, cinemas, art galleries, and theatres. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, golfing or simply exploring nature in the beautiful countryside.

A vast amount of green space, and access to a culturally diverse community, rich in both arts, entertainment, and adventure, Cottage Country truly has something for kids (and adults) of all ages, whether you are a citylover or a nature-lover - or somewhere in between.

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PROFILE

Award-Winning Building

Parlevliet Construction Parlevliet Construction is a full-service construction company that strives to connect people’s dreams with their budgets, and to make the building process an enjoyable journey. They have been building dream homes in the Kawartha Lakes area for over 25 years and have been involved in the successful completion of over 200 new home projects within the Peterborough area.

in structuring a working relationship that makes sense.

Parlevliet Construction can offer a range of contracting services depending on the individual project circumstances.

Bring them your dream plan and they will work with you to make it happen.

Chemong Bluffs is Ennismore’s newest waterfront community on Chemong Lake. The estate features custombuilt homes set in a rolling landscape with deeded access to the waterfront and access to a boat launch. Currently, Parlevliet Construction own the remaining 7 lots – 4 waterfront and 3 back lots - which are available for purchase.

Each one-acre-plus lot is treed and current residents range from young families to business professionals as well as retirees. These are high-end executive homes allowing homeowners year-round access to swimming, boating, fishing and docking on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

All residents of the estate have year-round access to the 120 ft shoreline providing an opportunity for picnics in the summer and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and skating in the winter. In addition, there are 3 different golf courses within close proximity. This is a prime location for a dream home and it’s likely that developments like this won’t be offered again, according to Ted Murphy, real estate agent with ReMax. He states, “After the land was purchased several years ago, the regulations changed, so that more land is now required for the wells and septic systems, thus driving the land prices higher.”

Parlevliet Construction works closely with clients when planning a new home, to ensure that the best result is attained. They can offer a site-specific design which helps clients plan ahead and they always provide premium building materials. They understand that providing clients with a variety of practical building options gives flexibility

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What You Need To Know About Owning a Well One of the many advantages to rural living is the opportunity have your own personal supply of fresh water and nothing beats the taste of clean, natural groundwater.

Drinking water from a well is a satisfying experience.

Generally, groundwater is uncontaminated since the overlying soil acts as a filter, however, for various reasons, well water can become contaminated so it is important to be aware of all the necessary steps you should take to ensure your family and others are not at risk.

Whether you are buying a new home which already has a well in place, or you have decided to construct a new well on your property, there are many important guidelines to follow when it comes to well ownership. The specific laws on maintaining and building a well will help to not only protect the water you are using but also the groundwater resource. If you have never owned a well before it is worth researching exactly what is involved in order to avoid any costly surprises down the road.

Maintaining a well on your property It is recommended if you are planning on purchasing a property with a well in place, that you have it inspected in order to determine whether or not it is working properly. An expert can let you know whether you need to take some corrective action (which can be expensive), or if the well only requires some simple maintenance.

Building a well on your property Hiring an expert to build your well is highly recommended to ensure you meet the legal requirements of the Wells Regulation of Ontario.

A contractor who has a class of well technician license and also a well contractor license or works for a licensed well contractor is advisable. There are many dangers associated with working on a well, for example, someone could fall into the well, you could encounter explosive gases and even electrocution so it is important to have trained personnel doing the work for you. There are specific rules which must be followed when constructing a new well on your property.

Well water should be tested for bacteria at least three times a year. Here in Ontario you can take your water to the Public Health laboratory for free testing. They will routinely test for coliform bacteria and E. Coli. If you suspect chemical contamination you can contact the health unit for more information on that type of testing.

G. Hart & Sons Well Drilling Services is a fourth generation company which began when George Hart opened up for business in Fenelon Falls in 1936. His grandson Clarke Watson eventually took over the company in February of 1987 and today Clarke’s son Bryan and his wife Brandy play an active role in managing the business.

G. Hart & Sons is licensed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, and all of their key staff are licensed well technicians. Bryan Hart also serves as a director on the board for the Ontario Ground Water Association, and he is on the advisory board for the resources drilling program at Fleming College, where individuals can obtain licenses.

Offering well drilling, pump sales and service, and well rehabilitation and pump testing, G. Hart & Sons has been serving the Kawarthas, Peterborough and Haliburton area for over 75 years providing professionalism and integrity. Visit their website for more details: www.ghart.ca

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The Magic of Sitting in Front of a Fire Campfires are such an important part of our summer experience. Whether it’s to gather around the fire to tell stories with friends, sing songs, roast marshmallows with the kids, or simply to sit quietly and watch the flames dance

offers comfort and acts as a catalyst for connection between friends and family, and even with ourselves. Sometimes, with a little imagination, we could fancy it seems to hold deep secrets, perhaps even from the beginning of time.

It’s fascinating to watch as the fire grows from such a tiny flame in its beginning to a powerful entity, crackling, and popping, rising upwards to the stars with grace and vigour.

The bright orange sparks fly into the night sky, disappearing as fast as they appeared in the first place.

wildly at first, and later as they flicker gently, to simply contemplate life.

At one time our ancestors were completely reliant on open flames for light, warmth and protection, and then later on for cooking. Nowadays, we can look at how far we’ve come and still feel a tremendous amount of respect and gratitude for this mysterious element called fire.

Fire holds tremendous power. When it’s blazing fiercely it can become dangerous and uncontrollable yet, conversely, it

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When we look closely into the fire, it’s fun to observe the magical movement of the flames which seem to have a spirit of their own. The flames dance in the centre of the smokefilled stage, moving this way and that, creating unusual shapes as though they were a work of art in themselves.

Watch carefully and catch fleeting glimpses of faces, or animal shapes that move so quickly, darting around, framed by the wispy smoke which also seems to be doing its own unique dance.

Later, the flames slow down and hold a steady upwards curve until, eventually, the fire begins to die down - the embers holding our gaze as we’re transfixed by their grey, red glow. We often feel a sense of calm after watching a fire, and yet strangely rejuvenated by the experience. Hopefully, we’ve also bonded with our loved ones during this relaxing, meditative time.

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THOSE WERE THE DAYS

The Value Of Family For many of us buying our first house is the largest investment we will ever make, hopefully, a happy occasion that flows smoothly.

The first home my parents purchased was just another trial thrown in their path, a tale that eventually had a happy ending.

My one sister was married which still left six siblings living with Mom and Dad in a large rented house. One day the owner announced they wanted to live in the dwelling themselves and we were given a notice to move. My father was a highly respected, hard working, honest man and his employer offered to lend him the money to put down on a house our parents had chosen to buy knowing Dad would be knocking on his benefactor’s door faithfully every month until the loan was paid. Our family was scheduled to move into our new home June 1st but the people in residence refused to vacate. Dad had to call the County Sheriff to give the “squatters” their notice, a writ that declared they must move

by August 1st or they would be forcibly evicted. Two months, but we had to leave our rented home by June 1st. Mom cried. Dad the ever-calm realist said we would have to break up the family for at least two months, each one of us living with a relative or friend. It was so arranged, Mom and Dad would stay with Mom’s brother and the kids with various relatives.

It was 1949, just four years after WW 11 had ended, a time when some fathers, sisters and brothers would not be coming home, a time when the word family meant everything. Our family was no different. In the eleventh hour Dad found an empty farmhouse just on the outskirts of the city, the rent was only a few dollars a month although it had limited hydro, a wood cooking stove, and a well that was contaminated but our parent’s fervent wish was granted, the family would stay together.

Mom made it sound like a summer vacation in the country.

Not really, my brother Len and I had to walk a mile down the road with four jugs in hand to buy water from this scary looking old man who always wore a fur hat and a lumberjack red and black checkered shirt. Meals were cooked on the wood stove, Dad rode a bike to work and Len borrowed my Schwinn bike and pedaled four miles to the bus stop, taking two buses every weekend to see Marilyn, his future bride. We found a secluded fishing hole, we could buy bread, eggs, and milk from a nearby farmer and we had constant visitors. All in all, it wasn’t so bad.

In August we finally moved into our new home, the word family embedded deeply into our memories.

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Your Pool

& Winter Safety Covers

Hard to believe we are celebrating the end of summer.

How fast the time flies! As we think of closing our pools this year, here are some things you’ll want to know about Pool Safety Covers.

Winter safety covers, as the name suggests, are by far the best assurance that your loved ones, pets & even debris stay out of the pool during the winter months. Winter safety covers are also very aesthetically pleasing leaving your backyard looking great all year round.

Water (rain or melting snow) passes right through the safety cover allowing your swimming pool to gradually fill up throughout the winter months - saving on the cost of water refill in the spring.

This also makes the initial spring start-up much easier allowing a much faster turn-around time to begin your swimming season.

Utilizing the latest high-strength materials manufactured to ensure long-term reliability, our covers are designed to beautifully protect for years to come.

webbing both top and bottom on every seam, protected by rub strips. If you want the best for your pool, DeckLock is it.

• White thread (triple stitching) cross tack & box tack at all perimeter stress points.

• Straps run on both top and bottom of the cover for added strength.

• Raised rub strip to prevent chafing on coping.

• Porous, tight mesh, giving the maximum of strength.

• Reinforced webbing top and bottom on every seam and around the perimeter.

Yard Guard Deck-Lock System

• All covers are manufactured by the most modern of equipment including a computerized cutting and shaping system.

The Yard Guard Deck-Lock System is the latest in pool cover technology. The Deck-Lock cover comes in either high quality mesh or reinforced vinyl and reinforced

A Variety of color choices are available Toll Free: 1.800.747.3497 www.PoollinersAndSafetyCovers.ca

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Discover Cottage Country DISCOVERING LAKEFIELD

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Lakefield is one of those delightful places which – usually after only one visit - many people find they have a strong desire to return to again and again. With its friendly locals, charming historical buildings, and an abundance of attractions it truly is a Canadian treasure.

Leaving Isabel Morris Park, and continuing south along the trail you will pass the Christchurch Community Museum which is housed in a beautiful old stone church overlooking the river and displays some of the writings of Catherine Parr Traill, Susannah Moodie, and, of course, Margaret Laurence. Then,

A great way to explore Lakefield is by taking a stroll or a bike ride along the Lakefield Trail. Join the path via the Peterborough Rotary Trail as you enter Lakefield beside the banks of the Otonabee River. The trail allows you to follow the river all the way to the marina, or you can take a loop around the village, making a detour into the thriving business section. You can also choose a path which will lead you past the famous Canadian author Margaret Laurence’s former home. Continue on, until you reach the banks of the Otonabee River once more, where the trail brings you to Lakefield Marina.

Referred to as the “Gateway to the Kawartha Lakes” the Lakefield Marina is a popular resting spot for boaters travelling up and down the Trent-Severn Waterway. Situated in the heart of Lakefield, it’s the perfect place for travellers to pause and reflect, and also to stock up on supplies at one of the many stores conveniently located within walking distance of the dock.

Close to the marina is Isabel Morris Park, where each year the ever popular Lakefield Literary Festival takes place, showcasing Canadian authors and promoting a love of books to readers of all ages. Lakefield has a rich literary history not only being called home to Margaret Laurence at one time but also to both Catherine Parr Trail and Susannah Moodie, the sisters from England who settled there in the 1800s. They both became famous authors in their own right. Their brother Colonel Samuel Strickland was one of the founding fathers of Lakefield.

Also held at Isabel Morris Park in the month of July, is the Lakefield Art, Craft, and Jazz Festival where visitors can enjoy lively music while browsing through stalls filled with various crafts and displays of art, as well as enjoying food and refreshments. A more recent addition to the growing list of annual events is the Lakefield Fairy and Dragon Fest in June which is very popular with the younger members of the community (it is held at the Cenotaph Park, though).

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Back in the downtown core of the village of Lakefield, there are many fascinating and unique little stores to explore.

Stop for refreshments on the patio of one of the inviting cafes, restaurants, or pubs on the main street or enjoy some delicious Kawartha Dairy ice cream at the bridge. Lakefield boasts a weekly farmer’s market in the summertime offering an abundance of fresh produce and local fare. Experience the agricultural fair at the Campgrounds, or explore the Flea Market for antique treasure year round. Nearby you can visit one of the local farms to pick berries in the summer or enjoy a maple syrup festival in the springtime.

the well-known Leahy family. Donnell Leahy, who was born and raised on the family farm in Lakefield, now lives with his wife, Natalie MacMaster the fiddler and international performer, and their children in the beautiful countryside of Lakefield.

With such an interesting history and so many fascinating landmarks to visit, places to stay, both in the village and in the surrounding area, as well as its unique and welcoming atmosphere, we’re sure you’ll agree that Lakefield is a joy to discover.

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Even in the wintertime, Lakefield continues to provide fun activities for the entire family. Lakefield Polar Fest is part of the Selwyn Township Annual Polar Fest Event with many activities to enjoy in the village including the stunning ice sculpture display at Cenotaph Park. You can also take part in a game of pond hockey, or watch the Polar Paddle travel down the main street. Lakefield is also home to the Lakefield Oval, Southern Ontario’s only natural ice 400-metre long track speed skating facility.

In the North end of the village sits the impressive Lakefield College School (formerly known as “The Grove”), the independent boarding school which has seen such famous alumni as Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and His Majesty the King of Spain pass through its doors. Lakefield is also home to

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you will eventually cross the bridge and take a detour past Catherine Parr Trail’s former home before reaching Lakefield Beach, a popular spot for swimming and kayaking. Behind the beach campground is the Imagine the Marsh Conservation area, nestled on Katchawanooka Lake. This conservation area features a floating boardwalk and a two-level viewing tower from which visitors can appreciate this beautiful wetland.

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LAKEFIELD IN THIS ISSUE R &J Machine TC Marine Cottage Toys Village Animal Hospital The Cozy Home The Art Shop The Village Inn Jacks The Market Inukshuk Farm Lakefield Dentistry Paget’s Lakeshore Designs Lakefield Marina Lakefield Literary Festival Lakefield Art Craft and Jazz festival Lakefield Fairy and Dragon festival Lakefield Beach Campground Imagine Marsh Conservation Area Lakefield Farmers Market Agricultural Fair Maple Syrup Festival Lakefield Polar Fest Lakefield College Leahy’s Overstock Liquidation McLean Berry Farm Lock 26 – Trent Severn Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area Sunblockers Trinkets and Treasures Tribal Voices Stuff The Canoe and Paddle Pub Stuff’d Bakery and Café Celtic Connection Tragically Hipp Beachwood Resort Craftworks at the Barn

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Garlic

Expressions Recipes

Raspberry or Mango Vinaigrette Mash up soft raspberries and whisk into Garlic Expressions for a raspberry dressing for a summery salad.

Same can be done with ripe mango, but it needs to be puréed before whisking.

Roasted Baby Potatoes Wash red and white baby potatoes and toss in Garlic Expressions.

Add a pinch of sea salt (flaky Maldon is my favourite) and roast in oven or grill pan on bbq.

Best Croutons Ever This one gets every shopper in The Market asking “what are you cooking?” when these are in our ovens!

Take day old baguette and cut into small cubes. Toss with equal parts Garlic Expressions and olive oil. Place in single layer on baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 10-12 mins until golden.

Serve on any salad but they’re the best on a Caesar salad with our famous romaine lettuce!

Chilled Pasta Salad Boil your favourite pasta (farfalle/bowtie is great) until al dente and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. In a big bowl of your cooled pasta, add a container of grape tomatoes, a container of cherry mozzarella (try the ones made from buffalo milk for a tangy kick) or diced feta, fresh torn basil, perhaps a tin of drained tuna and even a can of rinsed cannellini beans and some pitted olives… anything goes! Toss it all in Garlic Expressions and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until it is all coated, a pinch of sea salt and serve chilled.

Of course, marinating your chicken in this stuff before bbqing is awesome as well….leaves it so moist too!

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Lakefield Youth Unlimited

This canoe is a part of a beautification project that rests along the Lakefield Trail on top of a fallen Trent-Severn Waterway fence. The items planted are there for those who pass by to take and eat for their own enjoyment.

Lakefield Youth Unlimited is a satellite of Kawartha Youth for Christ. For the past six years they have been located at 10 Hill St. where they produce LYU Canoe Lettuce and provide two affordable rental units for those in need of housing. The money produced by the farmers go toward reducing rent. For more information on weekly programs that LYU provides for youth in Grade 2 - 12 please visit: lakefieldyouthunlimited.com

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Technology Smart Home Appliances Smart home technology is providing its users with many benefits nowadays, not only for convenience’s sake by helping to save time as well as energy and money but also by providing peace of mind. As we see more and more wi-fi controlled smart appliances which can be operated remotely through your phone becoming available, homeowners now have the ability to take care of household duties while away from home (great for working people or if you fall ill) and to monitor their own home - or a relative’s - for safety reasons.

Practical appliances available include washers and dryers which can be started remotely anytime you desire and will send you a text message to alert you when their cycle has finished. You can buy fridges which will create a recipe for you based on the ingredients available in the fridge at any given time, you can turn your coffee maker on from bed, and you can even own a garbage can which will monitor your waste items and generate orders for replacements online.

Wi-fi enabled vacuum cleaners are a godsend for working moms. Imagine ... the kids spill cereal while you’re in the shower and it’s trampled into the living room rug. Your mother-in-law is arriving that afternoon and you don’t have time to vacuum because you’ll be late for work! Have no fear, while you are on your break at work just push a button and your vacuum will do it for you as you enjoy lunch. This is also a lifesaver for moms confined to bed due to illness – the cleaning can be

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done anytime with no effort required on your part. Just about any device in your home which operates using electricity can be put onto a network and used at your command.

Another great advantage to smart appliances is the ability to protect your loved ones, for example if you have an elderly relative living alone who is becoming forgetful. One way to ease your mind with regards to their safety is to buy them a smart stove. The appliance has the ability to sense when the user has forgotten to turn the stove off and will automatically turn itself off.

You can also track the usage of the stove to find out just how often they are forgetting to turn it off. Text notifications can be sent to your phone or email to notify you if the user is in need of immediate assistance.

An estimated cost of $20,000 USD (as reported by University of California) to fully equip your elderly relative’s home with smart home technology means it could potentially be less expensive than paying for a full-time care home. There are also smoke detectors available which can alert you remotely when there is a problem.

Smart appliances are not just fun gadgets to make our lives more convenient, they can improve the quality of our lives and they can even help save lives – a worthwhile investment to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

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How to Create the Ultimate Floating Golf Course Kevin observ es while Andre w takes a shot – he has no ch ance of avoidi ng the water hazard on this golf course!

Looking for some innovative and fun ideas on how to transform your cottage into the ultimate fun get-away location? Love DIY? Or are you just looking for some good old fashioned, light-hearted entertainment?

Then you won't want to miss the Brojects on Cottage Life TV.

Kevin and Andrew are two fun-loving brothers from Nova Scotia and are not professionals by any means, but with a little imagination, perseverance and a great sense of humour, they can create and construct just about anything. It's always an adventure with these two and if things ever go wrong, they are lucky enough to have friend (and engineer by trade) Walker come to the rescue when they need some professional advice!

One of our favourite inventions was revealed in Season Two - the 'Floating Golf Course'. The brothers decided to literally take golf to the lake by using Season One's 'Ultimate Swim Raft' and converting it into an aqua golf cart to get them around the links.

The object is to shoot the balls into the water, and collect them using the raft – which also includes fishing rods so you can fish while you golf! Now that's what you call having the best of both worlds.

The Brojects website features step-by-step guides on all their “Broject” creations. Also available are interactive 3D plans, photos and video exclusives. Visit www.brojects.tv for many more practical but quirky ideas!

After visiting a local golf course for inspiration, the brothers picked up some green carpet that they used to fit the floor of the “Ultimate Swim Raft” (created in Season 1 and also the catalyst for the idea) to act as both a platform to tee off from and a “cart” to get them around the “course”.

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Andrew and Kevin then built a ladder to get up and down between decks. With golf bag holders, a fishing rod deck, and a DIY chalkboard scoreboard the boys are pretty excited about this project!

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They used empty water jugs and numbered canvas flags to act as hole markers.

The “Ultimate Golf Course” is almost complete!

The brothers called on Walker to create a map of the lake so they could better decide where to lay out the floating greens.

The greens were made by inserting ABS pipes through pool noodles, and then they fitted them together to form large hoops.

The perfect putting green!

The boys look like they are itching to get that first floating golf game started!

Next, they set about creating the “top deck”.

They used wood decking and covered it in thick artificial grass to simulate “the rough”. They even went the extra mile and created a custom wood sign.

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Discover Cottage Country FOR YOUR HEALTH

Curcumin Showing Impressive Preliminary Results

Pain-free joints, smooth skin, a strong heart and sharp mind are essential elements for a long, healthy life. Traditional medicine and modern research have identified curcumin as a safe, natural remedy that could be the key to the prevention and treatment of many of the conditions that shorten, or reduce the quality of life.

Curcumin has shown impressive preliminary results treating inflammation, particularly of the joints, skin, lungs and intestines, and significant impact on brain health and even cancer. However, curcumin is fat soluble and suffers from extremely poor absorption and rapid excretion which has limited this amazing plant’s potential to positively affect human health…until now.

New Full Spectrum Curcumin has 185 times better bioavailability than standard 95% curcumin extract. To achieve this, the manufacturer uses 95% curcumin extract as a starting point and then employs a patented process to reduce the particle size and encapsulate the curcumin within “water-loving” hydrophilic spheres called micelles. This transforms an opaque powder into a clear, body-ready liquid that allows curcumin to be readily passed into the blood stream and stay in the body for a full 24 hours.

Just one liquid soft gel, once daily, delivers maximized antiinflammatory and antioxidant potential.

Highlights • As an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, curcumin has

been used for skin and joint health, gastro-intestinal, lung and neurological conditions.

• In brain disease research, curcumin reduces oxidative damage, amyloid accumulation, and synaptic marker loss associated with disease.

• Curcumin impacts multiple signalling pathways that are involved in the development and progression of cancer.

• Patented process using hydrophilic micelles transforms a fat soluble powder into a water-soluble, readily-available liquid.

• Micelles allow faster absorption, reaching maximum plasma concentration within an hour.

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Pulling Taffy, Horses & Tractors Late summer always pulls at my heart strings and I become anxious as melancholy overtakes my soul. I long for paddling on evening waters with Neil Young tunes playing in my head.

As the summer sun sets and the cool nights of August set in, summer begins to wane its way into our memories; it’s time to embrace the coming of autumn.

Fall Fair, which allows us to explore and embrace grassroots thinking and turn back time. Fall fairs are the pinnacle source in our modern society to explore the customs and beliefs of previous generations. One of my favourite things to watch at Fall Fairs is taffy pulling, as well as the horse and tractor pulls. These individual feats of strength always amuse me.

This festive time of year is filled with rural cultural heritage events that come to life as we celebrate our tradition of the

Hosting your own taffy pull is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family making candy while turning back time.

Get everyone involved by giving them their own piece of taffy to pull. You may even choose to divide people into pairs and make it competitive by turning your taffy pull into a strongman competition. A word of caution: be prepared to get messy with the following recipe for vinegar taffy that dates back to the early 1900s.

Vinegar Taffy • • • • •

2 cups sugar ½ cup vinegar pinch of salt 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar 2 Tbsp. butter

Combine all ingredients and boil to the hard ball stage (265 to 270 degrees). Pour into a well-buttered pan and cool.

Once the taffy has cooled enough to handle, it’s time to start pulling. Use only your fingertips to lift the edges of the still-warm candy and pull it out about a foot or so in length.

Then quickly fold the taffy back in half from one hand to the other. Grab the folded taffy in the middle and pull it out again. Continue this process until the taffy becomes white and porous. The pulling will take anywhere up to one hour to complete depending on how many hands are helping. Pull the taffy into a long rope and cut into 1” pieces using scissors.

You may choose to store your taffy in a mason jar or wrap each piece individually in parchment paper.

Chef Brian Henry www.chefbrianhenry.com

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Celebrating the Wine Harvest in Cottage Country Fall is, of course, harvest time, when reds and golds abound and grapes are ripe on the vine for the picking. It’s a great time to visit a winery, soon will come the vibrant autumn colours …so beautiful and the weather is cooler, but not too cold. The Autumn brings with it, ideal conditions for wandering through a vineyard and tasting some new wines.

Ontario’s first vineyards were planted by early settlers in the 17th Century using native labrusca grapes. Vitis labrusca are native to North America and are known as Fox Grape.

These grapes are a parent of other hybrid grape vines such as Concord, Catawba and Niagara.

Today, there are more than 180 wineries in Ontario producing about 71 per cent of total Canadian wine volume.

In our region spanning from Peterborough to Haliburton and

from Fenelon Falls to Campbellford, we are blessed to have a few wineries right here in our own backyard; Moon Shadows Estates Winery and Kawartha Country Wines, to name a few.

Moon Shadows Estate Winery in Haliburton is not only the first winery in that area, but it is also Ontario’s first maple winery. It began as a small maple syrup operation and grew into a winery offering many unique fruit and maple wines ranging from dry to sweet.

Kawartha Country Wines in Buckhorn is a small premium family run winery with a large selection of fruit wines in styles such as dry, off dry, social, and dessert wines. They also have traditional red and white wines and ciders.

When it’s time for an adventure this fall…head on out to see the Wine Harvest in Cottage Country – cheers to your good health!

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Improving Your Odds in a Medical Crisis Let’s be honest - as Canadians, we take our universal healthcare for granted. We enjoy free access to all that modern technology has to offer and seldom give consideration to what we would do outside of our borders.

But, if faced with a medical crisis, which could happen anytime, by any means, it’s an entirely different story.

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“It’s only a baby tooth” Many children nowadays can grow up not having a single cavity. However, some kids still get cavities. A question that comes up often is, ‘Why bother worrying about a baby tooth? It’s just going to fall out.’

Baby teeth serve many important functions: • They help with being able to chew and digest food.

• Kids all have wonderful smiles!

• They help guide the proper development of the jawbones and adult teeth.

• Removing tooth decay will reduce the levels of cavity-causing bacteria in the child’s mouth. This prevents damage to newly erupting permanent teeth.

• Teaching a child to keep their teeth in good health will help develop the habits to maintain their adult teeth.

• Preventing dental disease and fixing any cavities can prevent the development of painful, serious oral infections.

Some things you can do as a parent: • •

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Start oral hygiene routines early - even wiping the gums of an infant with a damp towel after feeding.

Try to talk positively about dental care in front of kids. Overhearing any stories of bad experiences at the dentist can make a child anxious.

Set a good example – take care of your own teeth.

Bring them early to see the dentist – 6 months after the first baby tooth comes into the mouth or by age 1.

Avoid having an infant drink any sugar-containing fluid like juice, pop or even milk for long periods of time like bedtime or nap time. Whether by bottle or breastfeeding, prolonged exposure to any sugars can cause serious, widespread tooth decay called “Early Childhood Caries”.

Ask your dental professional for advice about flossing, brushing technique, nutrition and type of toothpaste to use.

This editorial is for general advice only and is the sole opinion of Dr Neel Joshi, Lakefield Dentistry www.LakefieldDentistry.com

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Plants Are Our Food, Plants ARE Our Medicine In 2016 it’s common knowledge that vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients prevent disease. Yet when it comes to using plant medicine for prevention of disease or treatment, people are less sure about it. Let’s get sure.

Using herbs or plants as medicine was pushed to the wayside, made inaccessible and hidden from public awareness. Yes,

it was a campaign. Yes, it was purposeful. This agenda to convince the public that scientific allopathic treatment is the only viable option for wellness care has been a successful one. Since the 1920s the push was steady, and even prior for centuries the smear campaign against holistic natural safe plant medicine was happening. The steering of society to chemical pharmaceuticals was and is only motivated by revenue. Profit. Greed.

A tipping point is being approached by society as weary people source out natural self care. Folks are vastly disillusioned with the health care of only utilizing pharmaceutical medical care. Through information accessibility there is a heartfelt - almost a hunger - for using plants as tools. Using plant medicine is safe, effective and dependable. Plants are balanced by evolution. A plant far less likely to create side effects as the active components of botanicals are buffered by each other and are in their whole state. Side effects generally occur in pharma meds due to the chemical, isolated components having been removed from plants, synthesized and reproduced in a false state. It is called applying a patent.

70% of prescribed medications originate from a plant. This how you rob a plant of its active integrated benefits and make a pharmaceutical product. Plants cannot be patented. That is how you build a pharmaceutical empire. Plants, they’re available to everyone. Safe, effective and whole. Nothing to be afraid of here.

It doesn’t have to be a choice of either/or. If I needed a surgeon (touch wood) I wouldn’t be heading to see a Herbalist - I’d be gunning it to the emergency department at the local hospital.

Plants are for restoring and healing - this is a partner to what people are already doing for themselves.

By Kelly Remmer, Master Herbalist kelly.remmer@symptatico.ca 705-652-5005

Cottage Country Connection is pleased to welcome Kelly Remmer as an ongoing contributing columnist. Kelly Remmer is a full time, practicing, consulting Master Herbalist since 1995. Kelly visits with clients at the Stillroom at SHH by appointment, from Monday to Saturday mornings at StoneHouse Holistics. This is an operating farm, and she can be found foraging, wild crafting her own local raw fresh plant materials for her personally formulated Essential Wellness Botanicals and enjoying the present every single moment of the day when she isn’t guiding others back to the way of plants as medicine.

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Dr. Terry’s Zoo The summer heat has arrived and with it the dangers of heat stroke, sunburn and foot pad burns. Dogs don’t have the ability to sweat and panting often isn’t enough to cool a dog down. Overheating can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, rapid panting, seizures and brain damage. Be pro-active with six tips from Dogtime.ca. Keep your dog off the hot pavement, which can lead to pad burns. Give a lightweight haircut but do not shave to the skin to avoid sunburn. Chili Pepper and Spinnaker think they look spiffy with their short hairdos. Provide fresh water at all times, especially on long walks. Restrict exercise and provide shade when outdoors. Many pets enjoy the use of a sprinkler or wading pool. Never leave your pet in a parked car even in the shade!

If you suspect your dog is suffering from heatstroke, wet him thoroughly with cool but not cold water and use a fan for ventilation. If necessary, contact your vet for IV fluids and oxygen to combat dehydration. As I write this outside in 36-degree heat, Amigo our Caribbean rescue insists on lying on my lap. It’s just what the doctor ordered - 50 pounds of radiant heat.

We had another positive case of Lyme disease last week.

Vaccines are available and tick preventative meds can be as simple as a flavoured tablet that protects your dog for 3 months. The name of the game is being pro-active. Protect your best friend and enjoy the heat.

Dr. Terry Parkhill Animal Hospital on Chemong Road, Selwyn 705 745 4605

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Lakefield Animal Welfare Society 2887 Lakefield Highway (formerly Hwy28) 705-652-0588 • www.lakefieldanimalwelfare.org

Animal Rescue Krew (ARK)

3307 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield • 705-651-0069

Humane Society Of Kawartha Lakes 111 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay 705-878-4618 • www.hskl.ca

Peterborough Humane Society

385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough 705-745-7676 • www.peterboroughhumanesociety.ca

Home Again Bancroft

613-474-3450 • www.homeagainbancroft.ca

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Hey, neighbour! I’m Scooter! I’m the new dog on the block and I’m so excited! Can you tell? Hey, is this your yard—wow it’s so much bigger than mine. Do you mind if I dig a little? Oh, I really shouldn’t, but– wait, what. Did you see that rabbit? He’s not yours, is he? What were we talking about? Eeee! Kid-on-a-

new house will help with the transition and reduce territory marking.

• Bring your ID. Update all dog tags and identification on moving day. Don’t forget a photograph of your pooch in case of separation.

• Find a vet. Find a local veterinarian in your new community before moving day. Check out a vet locator service like http:// vetlocator.org/.

bike alert! Does he ride by like that every day? Anyway, yep Jack Russell Terrier. My owner says– hold. the. phone. Is that an ice cream truck? Dog shall not live by Kibble alone! I just can’t help myself around those things. No matter how many times I hear that voice in my head going, “Scooter, Scooter, Scooter. Come on back Scooter!” All the yards and gardens and—hup, mail’s here!

Is this how you want to meet your neighbours?

Moving to a new home is exciting and stressful—for dogs as well as people. But with a few precautions and a clever trick or two, you can ensure that Scooter’s nervous energy is well-contained and directed to safe play. That way you’re not the talk of the neighbourhood, at least until you bake your grandmother’s pie.

Here are some suggestions and things to look out for to make the big transition easier for you and your dog: • Mark your territory. Yes, it may sound odd, but dirty laundry, pet toys and pet beds carry your scents. Try taking your dirty laundry to your new home. Rubbing the scents throughout the

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• Run hazard control. To a pet, a new home is vast, unexplored territory. A quick walkthrough looking for hazards can you save you time, money and stress. Check the garage and driveway. Any evidence of automobile fluid spills? Antifreeze is a fast poison and can be lethal to pets. Compost piles are trending in suburban areas, but for a curious, rooting dog, they can hold some nasty surprises from slugs, molds and fungus to salmonella and worse.

And lastly, don’t forget to check for toxic plants! Flower gardens and houseplants on the floor can make for easy sampling and a panicked trip to the vet.

Once you’ve got some preliminary measures for safety and comfort in place, it’s time to think about containment. Make boundary training simple by bringing your existing Invisible Fence® Brand System to your new home and having your pets trained on an Indoor Shields® Plus Unit. This way, Super Scooter will not be tempted to bolt out the doors and dart out into the road or into a neighbor’s rose bed.

And if you’re starting from scratch, Invisible Fence® Brand truly does have a solution for every situation. If you’re concerned about regulating traffic in your new house, or keen to keep sections of your lawn pristine; if you need a secure access door for the “wee hours” or simply want an inconspicuous fence we are here to help.

Submitted by Kathryn Rutledge, Invisible Fence of South East Ontario seontario.invisiblefence.com 1-866-804-1250

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Dino Excavation!

Sometimes finding new and exciting things for kids to do is exhausting. I’ve been finding it especially difficult finding toddler activities as of late. My little guy wants to do everything the bigger kids are doing, but just can’t keep up.

So, while they are busy doing other ‘big kid stuff’ as they call it, I’ve made a new and exciting icy adventure for the little ones on a hot day.

All you need is a package of plastic dinosaurs, a large bowl or container that will hold water (and fit in your freezer), and optional food colouring.

Begin by filling the bowl with just enough water to cover a couple of dinosaurs add a drop or two of colouring to lightly tint the water (optional). Set it in the freezer until solid. Add another layer of dinosaurs and coloured water, repeating the steps until the container or bowl is full and one solid chunk of ice.

We took the block outside on a tray and I gave the kids salt, a spray bottle of water, and a couple of rocks to melt and chip away at the ice. What an adventure it was to try and get the dinosaurs out of the ice. It was definitely a hot afternoon full of icy cold fun.

Emily Ireland

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They come by car, by boat, by bike clutching their nut-free lunch, bathing suit, sunscreen, water bottle and maybe even a stuffed animal or two for moral support. And no matter how they arrive, boy, are they tired when they leave! But that’s the idea behind Kinder Day Camp which caters to the tiniest of our camping community as young as 3 and a half and as old as 5 and ready for a day of new experiences.

What began as a suggestion 3 years ago to the Summer Camp Director from a Board Member, who had a grandchild who was too young for regular Day Camp, has expanded from a 1 week experiment to four one-week, fully booked sessions this summer. Summer Camp Director Adam Stasberg explains, “ I saw it as a perfect opportunity to not only introduce this age range to some concepts of Camp but also to develop some of the self-regulation skills needed for Kindergarden.”

Educational Assistants and Camp Counsellors with an exceptional understanding of children as well as experience in the educational system.

Within the set schedule there’s one big daily adventure each day which might include a boat ride, a beach party, or bug catching in the wetland.

For some, the biggest “adventure” is learning to say good bye each day to the person who delivered them in the morning.

Tearful goodbyes are usually transformed into fun and laughter in no time (and that goes for the parents too).

Note: registration for Kinder Day Camp 2017 opens this Nov 1st Submitted by Shawna Foxton, Registrar for the award-winning Camp Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre.

The staff who run the Kinder Day Camp include teachers,

Making a Splash at the Art School Robbie spent a week at the Art School of Peterborough in “Making A Splash” Summer Art Camp. He enjoyed the different activities such as drawing and painting, as well as sculpture and pottery projects.

Camps at the school offer an exciting new theme each week, providing lots of fun and creative opportunities for young artists.

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Place & Contact

KIDS ONGOING EVENTS Weekdays Through the Summer Meet the Keeper – Riverview Park & Zoo DAILY Otter Feeding – Riverview Park and Zoo Every Wed. August Movies in the Barn – Kawartha Settlers Village 7PM Every Thursday Free Admission – Canadian Canoe Museum 5-8PM

1300 Water St., Peterborough www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo 1300 Water St., Peterborough www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca

KIDS EVENTS August 17 2016 August 18 2016 August 19 2016 August 20 2016 August 20 2016 August 21 2016 August 21 2016 August 21 2016 August 24 2016 August 25 2016 August 27 2016 August 28 2016 August 28 2016 August 31 2016

Kawartha Settlers Village • www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn Honey I Shrunk the Kids - Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St., Lakefield Millennium Park, 130 King St., Peterborough www.silverbeancafe.com Hwy 7 at County Rd. 38, Indian River www.reptilezoo.org 2146 Duck Lane Rd., Haliburton www.haliburtontrust.ca 1296 Bowmanton Rd., Roseneath www.primrosedonkeysanctuary.com 289 Caves Rd., Warsaw www.otonabee.com Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd., Peterborough www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn The Never Ending Story - Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St., Lakefield Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon www.globustheatre.com Township of Otonabee South Monaghan 705-295-685 The Hope Mill, 3414 Hope Mill Rd., Lang www.otonabee.com Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark - www.settlersvillage.org

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Movies in the Barn Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7PM Celtic Connection brings you Movies in the Park 8PM Ben van Veen Summer Family Film Series – Zootopia 8PM Crocs After Dark – The Indian River Reptile Zoo 9PM-11PM Woodland Wildlife Sanctuary Tour 10AM Primrose Donkey Sanctuary 42nd Birthday Party 1-4PM Healthy Hikes at Warsaw Caves – Otonabee Conservation Fred Penner – Peterborough Folk Festival 11AM Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies in the Barn Happy feet 7PM Celtic Connection brings you Movies in the Park 8PM Globus Theatre – Phil the Magic Guy 11AM The Farms, Fields and Food Tour 10AM-5PM Discovery Days: Family Day at Hope Mill 9:30AM-4PM Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies in the Barn 7PM

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APSLEY

• Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park • Chandos Beach • The Gut Conservation Area • Bumbleberry Folk Farm • Hunters General Store

BAILIEBORO

• ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery • Sanctuary Antiques • Doo Doo’s Bakery

BANCROFT

BUCKHORN

• Pine Tree Trading Post 705-657-9900 www.pinetreetradingpost.ca • Kawartha Country Wines • Gallery on the Lake • Lew Gallery • Wolf Island Provincial Park

BURLEIGH FALLS • Lovesick Lake Park • Burleigh Falls Inn

• Cottage Toys (613) 332-5013 www.cottagetoys.ca • Silent Lake Provincial Park • Egan Chutes Provincial Park • The Old Tin Shed • North Hastings Heritage Museum • Art Gallery of Bancroft • Vance Farm Park • Eagles Nest Park

BURNT RIVER

BETHANY

CAMPBELLFORD

• Trail Tours Dirtbike / ATV School • Fleetwood Creek Natural Area • Pigeon River Headwaters • Conservation Area

BOBCAYGEON

• Bobcaygeon Marketplace 705-300 2196 www.bobcaygeonmarketplace.ca • Bigleys Shoes and Clothing 705-738-2522 www.bigleyshoes.com • Kawartha Settlers Village 705-738-6163 www.settlersvillage.org • Lock 32 – Oldest Swing Bridge in the Trent Severn Waterway • Boyd Heritage Museum • Lakeview Arts Barn & Globus Theatre • Bobcaygeon Beach & Park • My Favorite Things • Buckeye Surf and Snow • Gilstorf and Gray • In Fine Feather • Kawartha Lifestyle • The Gallery • Paradisio • London Trading Company

BRIDGENORTH

• Jones Beach • Miller Creek Wildlife Area

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• Victoria Rail Trail • Burnt River Off-Road Facility • The Pinery People

CAMERON

• Ken Reid Conservation Area

CAMPBELLCROFT

• Tree Top Trekking • Laveanne lavender Fields • Empire Cheese 705-653-3187 www.empirecheese.ca • Ranney George Suspension Bridge • Ferris Provincial Park • The Stinking Rose • Church Key Brewing Company • Seymour Conservation Area • Doohers Bakery

COBOCONK

• Gr8 Finds Market • The Corral • Watsons Village Shop • Owl Rafting

• The Leather Shop 705-295-4728 brtgroup.com/leather_shop.htm • Lang Pioneer Village • Keene Ideas and Antiques and Collectibles

HALIBURTON

KINMOUNT

FORESTERS FALLS

• Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve • Sir Sam’s Ski and Bike • Haliburton Sculpture Forest • SUP North Paddleboard Adventures • Hawke Lake Log Chute • Moon Shadows Estate Winery • Haliburton Highlands Museum • Rails End Gallery & Visitors Centre • Ski-Mazing Water Sports • Haliburton Rail Trail • MacDonald Lake • RPM Ski and Wake School • The Ethel Curry Gallery • Haliburton School of the Arts • Algonquin Park • Haliburton Forest Astronomy • Agnes Jamieson Gallery • Earth Tones • Northern Expressions • BAM’s Mini Putt

HARCOURT

• South Algonquin Trails Inc.

HASTINGS

• Canada’s Smallest Jail • Coboconk Train Station

• Oak Road Antiques

CURVE LAKE

• Crowe Valley Conservation Area • The Gut Conservation Area

• Whetung’s Art Gallery & Craft Shop • Rosey’s Trading Post • Terry’s Gas and Variety

DUNSFORD

• Dunsford Nature Trail

ENNISMORE • Sippin’ Dip

FENELON FALLS

• Red Rock Antiques 705-738-3496 www.facebook.com/ redrockvintageemporium • Garnet Graham Park • Verulam Park

KEENE

HAVELOCK

HEALEY FALLS

• Westben Art Theatre • Wolds Finest Chocolate

HUNTSVILLE

• The Antique Cellar 705-798-9090 www.facebook.com/ TheAntiqueCellar

INDIAN RIVER

• Indian River Reptile Zoo

JANETVILLE • Pigeon River Headwaters

• Austin Sawmill Heritage Park • Icelandic Monument • Kinmount Model Railway & Museum • Pumphouse Beach

KIRKFIELD

• Balsam Lake Provincial Park • Kirkfield Liftlock • Country Nostalgia

LAKE ST PETER

• Lake St. Peter Provincial Park

LAKEFIELD

• Overstock Liquidation 705-652-0660 www.shopoverstock.ca • Cottage Toys 705-652-6852 www.cottagetoys.ca • Town and Country Marine 705-657-1299 tcmarine.com • McLean Beryy Farm • Lock 26 – Trent Severn • National Historic Site • Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area • Sunblockers • Trinkets and Treasures • Tribal Voices • Stuff • The Canoe and Paddle Pub • Stuff’d Bakery and Café • Celtic Connection • Tragically Hipp • Beachwood Resort • Craftworks at the Barn

LINDSAY

• Hobarts Steak House 705-328-1219 www.hobarts.ca • Joanne’s Place Health Foods 705-328-3628 www.joannesplace.ca • Lindsay Gallery • Olde Gaol Museum • Ken Reid Conservation Area • Antiques on Kent • Lindsay Square Mall • Bowlaway Lanes • Lock 33 – Trent Severn • Lilac Gardens of Lindsay

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LITTLE BRITAIN

• Deer Run Golf Course 705 328 3781 www.deerrungolfcourse.ca • Buttertarts ‘n’ More Bakery and Deli • Salem Alpacas

MILLBROOK

• 4th Line Theatre

MINDEN

• Fast Lanes Bowling 705-286-3900 www.fastlanebowling.com • Butternut Mercantile 705.935.0166 www.ButternutMercantile.com • Minden Wild Water Preserve • Snowdon Park Preserve • World Famous Rockcliffe Tavern • Minden Hills Museum & Pioneer Village • Get UP Stand UP Paddle Co. • Agnes Jamieson Gallery

NORLAND

• Norland Beach

OAKWOOD

• Country Sampler Antiques & Collectibles 705-953-9855 www.facebook.com/ CountrySamplerAntiques

OMEMEE

• Windy Ridge Conservation Area • Adventure Divers • Emily Provincial Park

OSHAWA

• Canadian Canoe Museum • Riverview Park & Zoo • Peterborough Lift Lock • Petroglyphs Provincial Park • Art Gallery of Peterborough • Hutchison House Museum • Market Hall Performing Arts • Slots at Kawartha Downs • Showplace Performance • Rock & Rope Climbing Centre • The OFAH Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre • Lansdowne Place Mall • Wild Water and Wheels • Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail • Kawartha Artists Gallery & Studio • Peterborough Musicfest • Beavermead Campground • Tribal Voices

PONTYPOOL

• Ganaraska Forest Centre

PORT HOPE

• Port Hope Golf Club 905-885-6487 www.porthopegolf.ca

ROSEDALE

• Lock 35 – Trent Severn Waterway • Kawartha Trading Post

SEBRIGHT

• Quaker Oaks Farms

• Canadian Automobile Museum • Tree Top Eco

SELWYN

PETERBOROUGH

STONEY LAKE

• Peterborough Museum & Archives 705-743-5180

peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

• Cottage Toys 705-741-2150 www.cottagetoys.ca • Joannes Place 705-742-6456 | 705-328-3628 www.joannesplace.ca • Hobarts Steak House 705-775-4000 www.hobarts.ca • Wild Rock 705-745-9133 www.wildrock.net

• Selwyn Beach Conservation Area • Cottage Toys 705-652-3000 www.cottagetoys.ca

TWEED

• Black River Trading

VICTORIA FALLS

• Carden Plain Important Bird Area

WARKWORTH

• Cheeky Bee Candle Co. & Gallery

WARSAW

• Warsaw Caves

WILBERFORCE

• Shaw Woods Outdoor • Education Centre

WOODVILLE

• Merry Macs Antiques & Collectibles 905-432-5432 www.merrymacantiques.com

YOUNGS POINT

• Lockside Trading Company 705-652-3940 www.lockside.com • Lock 27 – Trent

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Conservation Areas

A Glimpse into Otonabee Conservation Perhaps you and your family enjoy the sandy beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area, or explore the caves while camping at the Warsaw Caves Conservation and Campground.

Perhaps you have discovered the mountain bike and hiking trails at the Harold Town Conservation Area or spent a quiet morning watching the bird life at the Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area. Throughout the Otonabee Region watershed, Otonabee Conservation owns and operates several conservation areas, protecting the rich tapestry of natural spaces which characterize the diverse ecosystems of the watershed region and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents and visitors to Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes region.

Since 1959, Otonabee Conservation has been working with your local municipal government, community organizations, and private landowners as well as provincial and federal agencies, using a watershed-based approach to conservation, balancing the needs of the environment with economic and society interests.

Since 1994

The protection of environmentally significant natural spaces, improved and protected water quality and quantity, watershed planning and floodplain management, stewardship, and education and outreach are the core programs of Otonabee Conservation.

Otonabee Conservation is among the 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, the only province in Canada that manages natural resources on a watershed basis. Conservation Authorities have been providing watershed-based, integrated programs, services and opportunities for 70 years.

To learn more about Otonabee Conservation ~ its programs, services, recreational opportunities and special events ~ visit the website at www.otonabee.com.

Submitted by Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

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Farmers Markets Bobcaygeon Farmers Market

Haliburton County Farmers’ Market

Peterborough Farmers Market

Saturdays 8AM-1PM Bobcaygeon Fair Grounds 47 Mansfield St. www.bobcaygeonfarmersmarket.com

Tuesdays 12PM-4PM Head Lake Park, Haliburton

Saturdays 7AM-1PM Memorial Centre Parking Lot, Roger Neilson Way www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com

Kinmount Farmers Market Buckhorn Farmers & Craft Market Tuesdays 8:30AM-1PM Mid June-August Buckhorn Community Centre 1782 Lakehurst Rd.

Campbellford Farmers’ Market Wednesday & Saturday 8AM-12PM The corner of Front St. & River St. (66 Front St.)

Saturdays 9AM-2PM Just off Main St., along the Burnt River and Austin Sawmill Heritage Park www.kinmountfarmersmarket.ca

Downtown Peterborough Farmers Market Wednesdays 8:30AM-2PM Louis St. Parking Lot, at Louis & Charlotte St. www.ptbodowntownmarket.com

Lakefield Farmers Market Thursday’s 9AM-2PM Parking lot of Smith Community Centre, beside Isabel Morris Park www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net

Carnarvon Farmers Market Fridays 12PM-4PM Hwy’s 118 &35 (Begins June 17)

Lindsay Farmers Market Saturdays 7AM-1PM Vistoria St., Between Kent St. & Peel St. www.lindsayfarmersmarket.ca

Fenelon Falls Farmers Market Fridays 1PM-6PM *New Location* Corner of Jon and Bond Streets

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Minden Farmers Market Saturdays 10AM-2PM Minden Municipal Parking Lot

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Team Cottage Country Makes the Finals

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Artistic Expressions in Wood Wood sculpturing is a sophisticated art form enjoyed by thousands of men, women and children. Basswood, butternut, cedar, pine, and cherry are just some of the woods found locally. Specialized knives, chisels, and power tools are used to shape the wood.

Some creations are painted and some are left with a natural finish. Regardless, the results are nothing short of amazing.

Most carvers enjoy this as a satisfying hobby. Some carve or teach professionally and compete at very high levels for five figure prize money. Mostly, it is the joy of spending some time each week with likeminded folks in one of several carving clubs either here in the Kawarthas or elsewhere.

Each year, on the second Saturday in September (September 10, 2016), wood carvers from all across Ontario converge on Bobcaygeon to participate in the Kawartha Carving Competition and Show. Here, they compete in judged events for cash awards, prize ribbons or just satisfaction and bragging rights.

Visitors are welcome to get up close to the creations, watch carving demonstrations, purchase a wood sculpture or stock up on carving supplies.

The comment heard most often is, “Oh, I could never do that�. Give it a try; you will surprise yourself. Join us on September 10th (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) in the Bobcaygeon Curling Club. More details can be found at www.kawarthacarvingcompetition.org.

Submitted by Doug Hodgins, Bobcaygeon, Ontario

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An eye-catching piece of art, placed in just the right spot, has the ability to completely transform the space and energy of a room. Whether it’s an elaborate oil painting, a simple sketch, or a colourful pastel, art has the potential to evoke powerful feelings in the viewer and can ‘speak’ to us in a non-verbal manner. It can energize or relax, and often compels us to simply pause for a moment and ponder life. Art is considered by many to be food for the soul.

Haliburton is, of course, home to the Haliburton School of Fine Arts, and in Peterborough, we have the Art Gallery and the Art School. Many tours take place throughout the area such as The Victoria County Studio Tour, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour, and the Apsley Studio Tour all of which take place in the fall offering an opportunity to not only view outstanding art but also to explore new places while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Art is also a great way to express yourself and create a unique ambiance in your home. It immediately sets the tone and atmosphere of a room. Strategically placed, it can be a great conversation starter and a fascinating talking point. The use of art can play a large part in welcoming people into your home or business and helping people feel comfortable. When you choose art which is an extension of your personality, your home or work environment can provide others with a sense of who you really are and what it is you love.

The Ethel Curry Gallery is a privately owned gallery set in the stunning, natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. Supporting over 100 Canadian artists, this gallery has represented some of Canada’s finest artists as well as supported many young and/or upcoming artists in a wide variety of fields and media over a period of 20+ years.

Here in Cottage Country, we are lucky to have an abundance of incredibly talented artists, and also many interesting places in which we can view their work.

Our region has excellent galleries in Peterborough, Lindsay, Bethany, Buckhorn, Bobcaygeon, Kirkfield, and Fenelon Falls. With galleries beside lakes, and studio tours taking place throughout the region, there is always something on offer for art lovers to enjoy.

Since 1994

It is an attractive, spacious and ever-changing gallery attracting visitors from all over Canada and beyond.

With over 1,500 works on display, from impressive oils, acrylics, and watercolours to woodworking, pottery, and jewelry there is a wide range of works and prices to choose from. Visitors can browse at their leisure and a friendly, knowledgeable staff is on hand to assist if necessary.

To find out more about Ethel Curry Gallery visit: www.theethelcurrygallery.com

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Discover Cottage Country ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS

Buying Art in Cottage Country

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Discover Cottage Country ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS

Peterborough Musicfest & Cottage Country Connection Cottage County Connection has attended several concerts at Peterborough Musicfest again this year. We had a great time chatting with the audience and giving out prizes and magazines.

There’s still a few concerts left, head to PtboMusicfest.ca for more details.

Cottage Country’s own Kayla Welsh found her way up on stage with Cold Creek County at Peterborough MusicFest. Kayla and several lucky audience members partied on stage with the band - Good times!

Explore Artistry in the Kawarthas Throughout the Kawartha Lakes, local artists open their studio doors for two weekends during the 31st annual Victoria County Studio Tour. Our free fall driving tour will direct you to 17 studio locations nestled among our beautiful lakes, quaint towns and rolling countryside.

There, you will have an opportunity to meet 25 of this year’s participating artists. Works include a tasteful medley of fine art, pottery, glass, metalwork, wood, jewellery, basketry and textiles.

For a sneak peek of each individual’s medium, technique and style, take a look at the ‘Artist’ pages on our website www. vcstudiotour.com.

The tour takes place September 24 - 25 & October 1 - 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Our region offers some of the most spectacular seasonal colour, so why not pair our studio tour with a fall foliage adventure!

Our brochures include a self guiding map along with artist descriptions. They are available at many local businesses. As an added bonus, each studio is offering a ballot to fill out for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Photo features three artists located in the Fenelon Falls area. Left to Right: Janet Tysiak - stained glass, Maud Skoog - oil and Markus Leydolt - acrylic.

Since 1994

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Discover Cottage Country HOT LIST OF ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS

In Cottage Country Where Do I Find?

24 HR/Late-Night Gas BOBCAYGEON

LAKEFIELD

PETERBOROUGH

Ultramar - Open 6AM-10:30PM 50 King Street, Bobcaygeon 705 731 0678

Esso - Open 5AM -11PM - 59 Bridge Street, Lakefield - 705 652 5013

Esso - Open 24 Hours - 680 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough - 705 741 2371 Husky - Open 24 Hours - 852 Chemong Rd., Peterborough - 705 743 4501

Shell - 5AM-12AM - 125 Monk St., Bancroft - 613 332 0803

Ultramar - Open 6AM-11PM Monday Friday, 6:30-10:30 Saturday, 7AM-10PM Sunday - 3343 Lakefield Road 705 652 7999

BRIDGENORTH

LINDSAY

Ultramar -Open 6AM-11PM 866 Ward Street, Bridgenorth 705 292 6556

Kwick Stop Esso - Open 24 Hours 433 Kent St. W., Lindsay - 705 328 1033

BANCROFT

Irving - 6AM-9:30PM Saturday & Sunday 7AM-9:30PM 989 Ward Street, Bridgenorth - 705 292 0920

Canadian Tire Gas - Open 6:30AM10:30PM Monday - Saturday, 8AM-9PM Sunday - 377 Kent Street West, Lindsay - 705 324 4596

Petro-Canada - Open 24 Hours 607 Lansdowne Street W., Peterborough 705 742 0563 Shell - Open 24 Hours - 33 Hunter St. E., Peterborough - 705-745-3808 Pioneer - Open 24 Hours - 336 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough - 705 742 1156 Ultramar - Open 24 Hours - 949 Hwy 7, Peterborough - 705 740 9559

FENELON FALLS

Shell - Open 24 Hours - 17 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay - 705 324 1534

Upi Variety Express - 6:30AM - 9:30PM (10PM after June 5) - 4 Lindsay St. Fenelon Falls - 705 887 4582

Esso - Open 24 Hours - 779 Hwy 7, Peterborough - 705 742-2950 Ultramar - 5AM-12PM - 306, Hwy 36 (Verulam Road S.), Lindsay - 705 324 7786

HAVELOCK

NORWOOD

YOUNGS POINT

Ultramar - Open 6:30AM-9PM Petro-Canada - Open 24 Hours Ultramar - Open 6AM-9PM - 133 4103 HWY28 Youngs Point 52 Ottawa St. W., Havelock - 705 778 3433 Peterborough St., Norwood - 705 639 2267 705 654 5109

24 HR/Late-Night Grocery Lakefield - 705 652 3202 Foodland - Open 24 Hours - 337 Hastings LINDSAY St. N., Bancroft - 613 332 6664 Food Basics - Open 7AM-10PM - 363 Kent St. W., Lindsay - 705 878 3300 FENELON FALLS Sobeys - Open 7AM-10PM (open Fridays beginning July until 12AM) - 15 Linsdsay NORWOOD Foodland - Open 24 Hours St., Fenelon Falls - 705 887 3611 4 County Rd. 40, Norwood - 705-639-2220

BANCROFT

HALIBURTON

PETERBOROUGH Foodland - Open 7AM-10PM Foodland - Open 24 Hours 705 742 3321 (24Hours/summer beginning June 24) 188 Highland St., Haliburton - 705 457 2242 760 Sherbrooke St. W., Peterborough HAVELOCK Foodland - Open 24 Hours 38 Ottawa St. W., Havelock - 705 778 3881

LAKEFIELD

Sobeys - Open 6AM-12AM 705 740 9026 501 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough Sobeys - Open 24 Hours 705 748 5655 1200 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough

Foodland - Open 24 Hours - 1 Queen St.,

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24 HR/ Late-Night Pharmacy LINDSAY Shoppers Drugmart Open 8AM-12AM 343 Kenst Street, Lindsay 705 878 8981

PETERBOROUGH Shoppers Drug Mart Open 8AM -12AM - 705 745 2401 971 Chemong Road, Peterborough Shoppers Drug Mart Open 8AM - 12AM 705 748 6141 741 Lansdowne St.W., Peterborough

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EVENTS in Cottage Country Date

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Time

Place & Contact

ONGOING EVENTS Every Tuesday Wine and Chocolate Tuesdays – Kawartha Country Wines 10AM-6PM 2452 County Rd. 36, Buckhorn www.kawarthacountrywines.ca Wedensdays in Aug Movies in the Barn – Kawartha Settlers Village 7PM 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn Every Thursday Free Admission Canadian Canoe Museum 5-8PM 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca Every Thursday Bike Night – Peterborough Cycle Salvage 6-8:30PM 6860 HWY #7, Cavan Monagahan Every Fri-Sun Canadian Canoe Museum Voyageur Canoe Tours 11AM, 1:30 & 3:30PM Peterborough Liftlock Tours - 354 Hunter St. E., Peterborough Every Sunday Afternoon Concerts – Riverview Park and Zoo Gazebo 3-5PM 1230 Water St., Peterborough www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo June 4 – Sept 4 2016 Photography - Wayne Eardley: Carabou II The Art Gallery of Peterborough - 250 Crescent St., Peterborough www.agp.on.ca June 4 – Sept 4 2016 Brad Copping – Setting Afloat on a River in Spate The Art Gallery of Peterborough 250 Crescent St., Peterborough www.agp.on.ca June 26 – Sept 18 2016 What Lies Beneath: Canadian Shipwrecks of Lake Superior www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca July 30 – Aug 26 2016 Gallery on the Lake – Tim Packer Exhibit www.galleryonthelake.com July 2 – Sept 5 2016 Scottish Tea – (Except for Monday) 1-4PM Hutchison House Museum Daily www.hutchisonhouse.ca Aug 6 – Sept 4 2016 Rice Lake Gallery Exhibition 17 www.zimart.ca Aug 27 – Sept 30 2016 Gallery on the Lake – Maya Eventov Exhibit www.galleryonthelake.com NEW EVENTS August 18 2016 Celtic Connection brings you Movies in the Park 8PM August 18 2016 Peach Tea – Hutchison House Museum 12-4PM August 18-21 2016 Havelock Country Jamboree August 19 2016 Friday Night Blues – Chris Murphy & Cheryl Lescom 6PM August 19 2016 Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks 7:30-9PM August 19 2016 Bahamas – Peterborough Folk Fest 8PM August 19 2016 Ben van Veen Summer Family Film Series – Zootopia 8PM August 19-21 2016 Northumberland Ribfest Fri, Sat & Sun August 19-21 2016 10th Annual Hastings Waterfront Festival Fri, Sat & Sun August 20 & 21 2016 27th Peterborough Folk Festival Nicholls Oval Park August 20 2016 Bobcaygeon Craft Beer & Food Festival 12PM-7PM August 20 2016 Platinum Blonde – Peterborough Musicfest 8PM August 20 2016 Crocs After Dark – The Indian River Reptile Zoo 9PM-11PM August 20 2016 Woodland Wildlife Sanctuary Tour 10AM August 20 & 21 2016 15th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Sale Sat 9-4:30 & Sun10-3 August 21 2016 Afternoon Tea in the Garden – Southpond Farms 2-5PM August 21 2016 Primrose Donkey Sanctuary 42nd Birthday Party 1-4PM August 21 2016 Healthy Hikes at Warsaw Caves – Otonabee Conservation August 21 2016 African Dance Workshops – Rice Lake Gallery 11-2PM & 2PM-5PM August 21 2016 Peterborough Concert Band – Sunday Afternoon Concerts August 21 2016 Fred Penner – Peterborough Folk Festival 11AM August 23 2016 Music on the Boardwalk – Melissa Payne 3PM-5PM August 24 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – Donna LeClair 7PM August 24 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies in the Barn Happy Feet 7PM August 24 2016 High Valley – Peterborough Musicfest 8PM August 25 2016 Celtic Connection brings you Movies in the Park 8PM August 26 2016 Friday Night Blues – Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar 6PM August 26 2016 Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks 7:30-9PM August 26-28 2016 29th Annual Lakefield Antique Show Fri, Sat & Sun August 27 2016 Rock the Locks – Buckhorn Lock 31 10AM-4PM August 28 2016 The Shimano Gran Fondo Shimano Canada LTD, August 28 2016 The Farms, Fields and Food Tour 10AM-5PM August 28 2016 9th Annual Garlic Festival - Abbey Gardens 10AM-4PM August 28 2016 Discovery Days: Family Day at Hope Mill 9:30AM-4PM August 29 2016 The Maple Beats – Globus Theatre 8PM August 30 2016 Music on the Boardwalk – The Meyhemingways 3PM-5PM August 31 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – Rewind 7PM August 31 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies in the Barn 7PM September 2 2016 Friday Night Blues – Jack de Keyzer 6PM September 2-4 2016 Shelter Valley Folk Festival Henkel Family Lavender Farm September 2-4 2016 Kinmount Fair Kinmount Fairgrounds September 4 2016 Harvest Day Corn Roast at Lang Pioneer Village 10AM-4PM Septmeber 4 2016 Music on the Boardwalk – Bobby Watson & Kate Kelly 3PM-5PM September 4 2016 Close Enuff – Sunday Afternoon Concerts September 5 2016 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – The Musical Ride Show: 7PM September 5 2016 Labour Day Douro Doings 21st Annual Car Show 9AM-3PM September 7 2016 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – The Musical Ride 7PM September 7 2016 LoveLocalPtbo Business Expo - Morrow Building 12-7PM September 8 2016 Historic Literary Walks of Lang - Lang Pioneer Village 7-9PM September 8 2016 Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – The Musical Ride Show: 7PM Sept 9, 10 & 11 2016 Quilting at the Lakes – Quilt Show Buckhorn Community Cntr Sept 9, 10 & 11 2016 Psychic & Holistic Expo Fri, Sat & Sun Sept 9, 10 & 11 2016 15th Annual All Canadian Jazz Festival Memorial Park September 10 2016 Behind Closed Doors – Lansdowne Place Mall Peterborough 7:30-10:30PM September 10 2016 Port Hope Archives Yard Sale 8AM-1PM September 10 2016 Kawartha Carving Competition & Show 8:30AM-4:30PM September 10-11 2016 Northumberland Hills Studio Tour

September 11 2016 Millbrook Zucchini Festival 12:30-4PM September 11 2016 Edible Landscaping Series: Designing your Outdoor Space 1:30-4:30PM September 11 2016 Ladies of the Lake Cemetery Tour - Trent Valley Archives September 15 2016 Grainne Duffy 8PM September 15-16 2016 Historic Literary Walks of Lang 7-9PM September 17-18 2016 Curve Lake First Nation Annual Pow Wow Sunrise Ceremony 6AM each Day September 17 2016 Waylon Jennings Tribute Show 8PM September 19 2016 About Apples – Omemee Blooms Garden Club 7PM

Since 1994

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St., Lakefield 270 Brock St., Peterborough www.hutchisonhouse.ca 10 County Rd. 48, Havelock www.havelockjamboree.com Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www.trentvalleyarchives.com Showplace, 290 George St. North, Peterborough www.showplace.org Millennium Park, 130 King St., Peterborough www.silverbeancafe.com Victoria Park, 138 Division Rd., Cobourg www.northumberlandribfest.ca Hastings Village Marina, 5 Dit Clapper Dr., Hastings www.hastingsfestival.ca 725 Armour Rd., Peterborough www.peterboroughfolkfest.ca Settlers Village 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca Hwy 7 at County Rd. 38, Indian River www.reptilezoo.org 2146 Duck lane Rd., Haliburton www.haliburtontrust.ca Curling Club/Fairgrounds 49 Mansfield St., Bobcaygeon www.theboydmuseum.com 1020 Gray Rd., Pontypool www.southpondfarms.ca 1296 Bowmanton Rd., Roseneath www.primrosedonkeysanctuary.com 289 Caves Rd., Warsaw www.otonabee.com ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery, 855 Second Line Rd., Bailieboro www.zimart.ca Riverview Park and Zoo Gazebo, 1300 Water St., Peterborough Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd., Peterborough Elmhirst’s Resort, 1045 Settlers Line Keene www.elmirst.ca Millennium Park HWY 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca The Never Ending Story - Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St., Lakefield Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www.trentvalleyarchives.com Lakefield Fairgrounds, 25 William St., Lakefield 1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn www.rockthelocks.wordpress.com 427 Pido Rd., Peterborough Township of Otonabee South Monaghan 705-295-685 1012 Garden Gate Dr., HWY 118 Haliburton www.haliburtongarlic.ca The Hope Mill, 3414 Hope Mill Rd., Lang www.otonabee.com Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon www.globustheatre.com Elmhirst’s Resort, 1045 Setllers Line Keene www.elmirst.ca Millennium Park HWY 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting 295 Vernonville Rd., Vernonville www.sheltervalley.com HWY 503 & Reid St., Kinmount www.kinmountfair.net 104 Lang Rd., Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca Elmhirst’s Resort, 1045 Setllers Line Keene www.elmirst.ca Riverview Park and Zoo Gazebo, 1300 Water St., Peterborough Lions Park, 335 McFadden Rd., Apsley Douro Parish Hall, 299 County Rd. 8, Douro Gail @ 705-743-2458 Peterborough Fairgrounds, 11 Roger Neilsen Way, Peterborough Memorial Centre 151 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough www.peterboroughchamber.ca 104 Lang Rd., Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca *Registration Required Rosneath Fairgrouds, 9109 County Road 45, Roseneath 1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn www.buckhornquilters.com Town Park Recreational Centre, 62 McCaul St., Port Hope 56 Queen St., Port Hope www.allcanadianjazz.ca 645 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough www.lansdowneplace.com 17 Mill St. S., Port Hope Curling Club, 49 Mansfield Street, Bobcaygeon www.kawarthacarvingcompetition.org www.nothumberlandstudiotour.ca 46 King St. E., Millbrook www.millbrookzucchinifest.blogspot.ca Camp Kawartha Enviro Cntr, 2505 Pioneer Rd., Peterborough www.campkawartha.ca www.trentvalleyarchives.com *Reservation Required Showplace, 290 George St. North, Peterborough www.showplace.org Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca *Registration 36 Whetung St. E., Curve Lake www.curvelakefirstnation.ca/tourism-and-culture Showplace, 290 George St. North, Peterborough www.showplace.org Trinity Church, 4 Mary St. W., Omemee email: omemee@gardenontario.com

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Celebrating Local Business Each year, the Kawartha Chamber recognizes local businesses, organizations, and individuals who make significant strides in the growth of our communities and local economy. Nominations for the Business Awards of Excellence are submitted by members of the community, customers, clients, and fellow business professionals.

This region is rich in the natural beauty of lakes and waterways – but also in entrepreneurism and customer oriented businesses and services. If you have recently received service that exceeded your expectations, or if you know of a business, organization, or business owner that continuously contributes to the betterment of our region, recognize them by submitting a nomination for these prestigious awards.

The Chamber invites you to visit KawarthaChamber. ca/nominations to submit your nominations recognizing excellence in the business community. Any business, organization, or individual located in the County or City of Peterborough is eligible for nomination.

Awards are presented in nine categories: • Citizen of the Year, sponsored by RBC • Outstanding Business Achievement, sponsored by County of Peterborough • Young Professional, sponsored by Community Futures Peterborough • Commercial Development or Renovation, sponsored by Ennismore Automotive Repair • Customer Service Excellence, sponsored by Eastview Property Management • Entrepreneur Innovation, sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada • Not-for-Profit Excellence, sponsored by Darling Insurance • Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Nexicom • Tourism/Hospitality Excellence, sponsored by Peterborough Economic Development Category descriptions can be found by visiting KawarthaChamber.ca/nominations.

While you’re there, check out the Blog for details on past recipients. (Don’t forget to enter our website contest for a chance to win a $1000 gift certificate!) Don’t have internet access? Pick up a nomination form at the Kawartha Chamber office located at 12 Queen Street in Lakefield, under the town clock.

Nominations close Monday, September 12th. Recipients will be announced at the Chamber’s 17th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala on November 4th, being held this year at Elmhirst’s Resort. Reserve your tickets now.

The Kawartha Chamber proudly represents members in Curve Lake, Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha, Selwyn and Trent Lakes.

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Discover Cottage Country BUSINESS

Education & Employment in Cottage Country Here in cottage country, a wide variety of exciting training and employment opportunities are attracting people from all over the world from as far away as Asia and Africa. Our sprawling urban centres seem more like rural communities what with an abundance of natural assets within the city limits, yet with all of the amenities one would expect in a larger city. This unusual mix of urban and rural means visitors and residents alike have access to the best of both worlds here.

The Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre at Fleming which opened in 2014, is a 36.6 million, 87,000-square-foot training facility with state of the art sustainable shop facilities, smartwired classrooms and labs with the newest technology. The centre houses “The Kube”, an educational tool which enables students to see and understand how different components and trades are related and interdependent during stages of a construction project.

We spoke with Maxine Mann, Dean of School of Business and School of Trades & Technology at Sir Sandford Fleming College which houses the newly opened Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre. Dean Mann says, “We are a cutting edge school of trades and technology which works very closely with the local community on everything from the newest techniques in trades to start-ups in the field of technology.”

Fleming College is also a member of the new innovation hub which includes Fast Start Peterborough youth entrepreneurship training partnership with the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster, as is Trent University. Dean Mann highlights the importance of the close-knit community spirit. She says, “Because this is a community that works very closely together, the students and the community use that as an opportunity for a lot of applied projects and applied research work.”

Since 1994

Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University says, “Trent University is committed to building a stronger economic and socio-cultural community. One of the ways we are doing so is by moving forward with the creation of the Trent Research and Innovation Park, an 85acre development on Trent University’s Symons Campus, that will contribute to leading-edge research and offer new opportunities for students while transforming the future of Peterborough, bringing jobs and development to the region.

As a future home for companies developing innovative environmentally beneficial technologies and processes, the Trent Research and Innovation Park has the potential to transform the community the same way the formation of Trent fifty years ago did.”

In addition to the colleges and universities in the area, we have many valuable employment resources for residents and newcomers. One such resource is Employment Planning and Counselling, a not-for-profit charitable organization which offers career development and employment related programs and services, including access or referral to a wide variety of government-funded programs and resources. EPC is located in Peterborough but offers outreach services in Norwood and Havelock. Its programs are offered for all members of the community, and includes specialized programs for youth, students and seniors.

EPC also offers free workshops that provide help with job search, interview techniques, resume writing, working from home opportunities, LinkedIn usage and Creating a Positive Digital Footprint. Their fee for service programs include: First Aid (Emergency) & CPR Level “C”, First Aid (Standard) & CPR Level “C”, GED pre-test and final test, Service Excellence Certification, Smart Serve and WHMIS.

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Employment Standards Act, Part I As a society we have developed laws and rules which are generally designed to address fairness and safety. All of the rules involving paying your employees in Ontario can be found in the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which is managed and enforced by the Ministry of Labour. As an employer you are expected to be familiar with these laws and provide a copy of the ESA poster to every employee.

#LoveLocalPtbo “Keep your town in business by keeping your business in town!”

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce launched #LoveLocalPtbo last year, highlighting the local businesses that represent 21.5 percent of Peterborough’s revenue. The campaign is to remind local shoppers that money spent in Peterborough, stays in Peterborough.

Since the launch, the hashtag #LoveLocalPtbo has not only popped up all over social media, showcasing locals shopping within their city, but has also become a major Chamber campaign with local businesses and media outlets sponsoring the initiative.

Examples of what is covered by the ESA are: minimum wage, overtime, tips and gratuities, hours of work, public holiday pay, vacation pay, leaves, and termination.

Minimum wage is currently $11.25 per hour and will increase to $11.40 on October 1, 2016. There are different minimum wages for students and liquor servers, but they are still covered by the majority of the ESA rules.

With a few exceptions, all employees are entitled to overtime pay after working 44 hours in a week. Overtime pay is 1.5X the employee’s regular hourly rate. An employee and an employer can agree in writing that the employee will receive paid time off work instead of overtime pay, but the time is still “banked” at 1.5X. Rules regarding tips and gratuities were changed effective June 10, 2016. Tips are allowed to be shared in a tip pool.

Employers cannot deduct for breakage or slippage, but they are allowed a share if they are owners and work in the business themselves.

The campaign has also taken over the Chamber’s past Prosperity Show, to become the Love Local Business Expo running on September 7th in the Peterborough Morrow Building. This is the region’s largest business tradeshow, showcasing the best Peterborough businesses have to offer.

For most employees, the weekly limit on the number of hours they can be required to work is 48 hours. These limits may be exceeded if certain conditions are met.

With fall on its way, and Christmas right around the corner, let’s help our local economy by #LoveLocalPtbo and keep our town in business!

Not all industries are covered by all aspects of the ESA. The Ministry of Labour website has a “Special Rule Tool” which allows you to check if your business is subject to any exemptions: https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/tools/ srt/index.php

For more information check out the LoveLocalPtbo page on our website www.peterboroughchamber.ca/lovelocalptbo.html Submitted by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

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Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA, Cody & James CPAs, www.codyandjames.ca

August 18 - September 22, 2016 ~ Cottage Country Connection

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The 300+ page interim report on the Changing Workplaces Review has now been released. What does it mean and how will it impact employers and employees? The review is the mechanism through which the Ontario Ministry of Labour is currently examining the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Standards Act; two pieces of legislation that impact all workplaces in Ontario. The Review has been tasked with examining key workplace trends, including the increase in non-standard working relationships such as temporary jobs, involuntary part-time work, and selfemployment.

The interim report contains hundreds of options to the legislation. The options laid out and that are presently being considered by the Special Advisors will impact nearly every aspect of the relationship between employers and employees, as well as the ability of Ontario businesses to create jobs and grow the economy.

It’s for this reason that employers and employees must have an active interest in any changes to legislation.

Keep Ontario Working is an initiative of the leading employer and sector associations in the province, including the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and is designed to provide information about how you can ensure that government is improving legislation to support workers’ rights, create jobs and grow the economy.

The employer groups believe that, “At a time when the costs to consumers and the cost of doing business in Ontario is rising, government must consider the impact that these changes will have on Ontario’s competitiveness and workers.

Any changes to labour and employment legislation will have implications for Ontario’s economy, and that’s why it’s time for all Ontarians to identify barriers to growth and recommend changes that will give businesses and their workers room to grow.”

In particular, Keep Ontario Working will focus on several policy options in the interim report that the government is considering, including: Labour Certification Rules: The requirement for a secret ballot vote must be maintained. Certification

Since 1994

simply by signing a diminishes employees’ transparency.

union card rights and

Scheduling Provisions: Options that would create rigid and universal requirements and a one-size-fits-all approach to scheduling fail to recognize the diverse needs of Ontario’s workforce.

Sector Exemptions: The interim report includes options that would provide for changes to sectoral exemptions. Doing so would ignore the unique needs of important industries like agriculture and information technology when it comes to flexible scheduling and compensation.

The group goes on to say: “In an effort to solve one problem, we don’t want to impose more issues. Onesize-fits-all solutions, like many outlined in the interim report, could remove the flexibility that many of Ontario’s employers and employees enjoy. We deserve evidence-based policy and the Government of Ontario should conduct a cost-benefit analysis to assess the impact on jobs and the economy for any changes to labour and employment legislation that they accept from the Changing Workplaces Review.”

For their part, the special advisors leading the review have recognized “the diversity of the Ontario economy, its businesses, and the competition they face.

A “one-size-fits-all” regulatory solution to a problem in a sector or an industry could have negative consequences if applied to all employers. The unique requirements of some businesses and/or of some employees may – in appropriate circumstances – support differentiation by sector or by industry rather than province-wide regulation.”

There is a constant call for us to be innovative to move the economy forward.

To that end innovation must be found in all aspects of our economy, from how we build products and services, to how our workforce is supported and encouraged, to how we get those products and services to market.

Submitted by Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist, Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Meet Cottage Country Writer & Assistant Editor Moira Gale It is with great pride that we introduce Moira Gale to you, our readers. Moira is the Assistant Editor, Social Media Manager and Writer extraordinaire for Cottage Country Connection. Our very own ‘Jill of all trades’ and wearer of many hats for us at Cottage Country Connection.

Moira had her first taste of Cottage Country when she came to Canada from Scotland as a live-in nanny to a family who had a cottage on Stoney Lake. Having fallen in love with the land, scenery, and community, Moira decided to stay and make a home in the area. She has been a part of our vibrant Cottage Country community since 1998.

Moira joined the Cottage Country Connection Newspaper team in 2014 as the publication was transferred to new ownership, and has been a valuable part of the group ever since. During her time with the newspaper, it has undergone much change and growth. Moira has enjoyed the ride from newspaper to glossy magazine and has blossomed into an extraordinary writer in the process. When asked what her journey with Cottage Country Connection has been like Moira exclaimed, ‘Not only do I feel blessed to work with such a dynamic team of supportive and talented women, but I also get to meet and talk to some amazing members of our community through my work.’

As a proud mother to two energetic boys aged 9 and 6, Moira is always up for adventure and is often found taking beautiful photos of her family, and surroundings. Moira has immersed herself in our community fully, and with a passion and interest in psychology, she volunteers as a Community Correspondent with Partners for Mental Health. She is very motivated in bringing awareness to mental health and social issues in our community.

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August 18 - September 22, 2016 ~ Cottage Country Connection

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Have you been hearing screeching or flapping of wings up in the attic, or in your walls? You may have bats living in your attic or chimney.

You could even be experiencing a bad odour due to their guano (or droppings) which can adversely affect your family’s health. Bats are, of course, a protected species so for these reasons it’s very important to proceed with caution when you have a bat problem. Bat removal and bat proofing are a specialty service, best carried out by an expert.

Bat exclusion is the process of letting the bat fly out of any given area, and then ensuring they cannot fly back in by blocking the entry way. It is important not to try and trap the bats since it can stress the animal and any attempt to relocate them will likely not be effective anyway as they have a tendency to want to return to the location from which they have been removed.

Bat exclusions restarted on the 1st of August this year and Dave’s Quality Pest Control have almost 10 years’ experience not only in bat removal but also in removing bat guano from attics, including soiled insulation.

They can provide a full range of services to eliminate guano odour from your attic.

Another common problem here in Cottage Country that Dave and his team are skilled in solving at this time of the year is mice infestation.

Continually having to vacuum up mice droppings at the start of the cottage season can be tiring. Having your annual Thanksgiving party to close the cottage ruined due a mouse running across the floor ... embarrassing!

Dave’s Quality Pest Control provide free quotes and can guarantee you will be fully satisfied with their work.

Dave’s Quality Pest Control 1-866-984-2434

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J.D. Power Ranks KIA Motors Highest for Initial Quality!

• Kia is the first non-premium brand to top the Initial Quality Study rankings in 27 years • Sportage and Soul recognised as ‘Best in Segment’; three additional models ranked among the top three in their respective categories KIA Motors reached historic new heights in June when J.D. Power recognised the brand as the highest scoring brand in its 2016 Initial Quality Study out of all 33 makes in the U.S.A. Marking the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings, KIA’s rise to the top was driven by segmentleading performances from the Sportage and Soul, while Rio, and Sorento all ranked in the top three of their respective categories.

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Kia ranked first followed by Porsche, Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Chevrolet, Buick, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Ford, GMC, Infiniti, and Volkswagen. All other brands ranked below industry average including Subaru and Honda. For full listings see http://kiabuzz.co.za/ “These scores are the result of KIA’s decade-long focus on craftsmanship and continuous improvement, and reflects the voice of our customers, which is the ultimate affirmation,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operation Officer of KIA Motors America. “As the highest ranked brand in the industry, there is no doubt KIA is a world-class automaker.”

Submitted by Lynn Hill, Vice President, Peterborough Kia (Source - Kia Buzz)

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