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22 YEARS OF DREAM VACATIONS

WRD COTTAGE RENTAL AGENCY

THE ART OF DOING BUSINESS IN COTTAGE COUNTRY

WHERE DO THE BIRDS GO?

2016 EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS!

HUNT4DREAMS TO RELOCATE ACROSS FROM BIGLEY'S

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Contents MARKETING & PROMOTION

Distribution from Peterborough to Haliburton & from Fenelon Falls to Campbellford.

Volume 24 • Number 1 Publisher: Cottage Country Connection, A Division of 240362 Ontario Inc. 459 George St. N.,

06 COVER STORY Your Dream Cottage Vacation

WRD Cottage Rental Agency FEATURES 17 Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites

A Complete Destination 19 The Paddling Realtor Andrew Marshall 26 Where Do The Birds Go?

Drew Monkman & Jacob Rodenburg 40 Celebrating the 2016 Business Excellence Awards

Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 43 Many Small Businesses Make Tourism Big Business

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

Peterborough, ON K9H 3R6 • 705-652-8777 www.cottagecountryconnection.com #CottageCountry

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49 Community Events

2016 Business Awards of Excellence

Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient

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Integrity in Business The Oxford Living dictionary defines integrity as: “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.”

According to an article published in 2014 by Forbes on corporate integrity: “Integrity may be the most critical element of corporate success today. And the lack of it is the surest path to your demise.”

Here in Cottage Country, our region encompasses a vast geographical area, however, the sense of trust enjoyed in each individual community seems to naturally radiate out to include other towns and cities throughout the entire region. Everyone seems to know each other, therefore there tends to be a greater drive to act with integrity within the communities.

In addition, the support available for our business communities is not limited to those who are operating in that immediate area; it extends out to multiple towns and cities making business transactions friendlier and more personal. Having such a strong network means good old-fashioned values still have a place in business, much like the use of a handshake which, in many cases, can be enough to seal the deal.

There's something about country living that seems to bring a more balanced way of life to the community. Maybe it's the fact that the healing power of nature is so easily accessible to us, often literally within minutes of leaving the office. The opportunity to recharge between business deals surely makes a difference as compared to life in the concrete jungle where morale may be lower without the accessibility of the natural world to lift one's spirit. Perhaps the existence of such a balance makes it easier to act with integrity.

In an article written for the Financial Post in 2013, W. Brett Wilson of Dragon's Den fame states: “When it comes to integrity it's a matter of deciding up front what you are and are not prepared to do. If you want your behaviour to be a source of inspiration for your children, to continue to earn and deserve the respect of friends, colleagues, competitors, and clients, and go to sleep at night knowing you've done right by the people around you, then it pays to make a lasting commitment to living a life of integrity, based on lasting principles. Because, ultimately, to paraphrase a line picked up from a Harry Potter movie: you will not be known by your abilities, you will be known by the choices you make.”

In order to measure your business integrity, it's important to understand exactly what integrity “looks like” within your organization. Setting out a comprehensive list of behaviours which are of top priority for your company will ensure that as long as employees are demonstrating those behaviours then the organization is fulfilling its expectations of ethics and integrity.

For example, you might have sales people talking to potential clients and you will want to make sure they quote accurate information that is not embellished to stimulate the sale but, rather, is based on the merit of the product and associated service. The information must be truthful so that commitments can be made with integrity – in other words you will deliver exactly what you promise.

“Integrity is everything,” says Stuart Harrison, President & CEO, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. “In fact, it’s embedded on our Chamber Membership Plaque: “Proudly Conducting Business with Integrity”

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Proof is available to all of our readers and advertisers. You may request a full copy in PDF format by emailing publisher@cottagecountryconnection.com Original documentation is available for inspection at Miskin Law Office, Suite 263, 380 Armour Rd. Peterborough.

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Dream Cottage Rental Vacations WRD Cottage Rental Agency If you have been dreaming of vacationing in beautiful Cottage Country and you've been thinking of renting a cottage during the summer months, now is the time to book.

Most cottages are rented out between June 1 and Labour Day and they go very quickly, so planning and securing your cottage early will ensure you can enjoy your ideal choice for the summer of 2017.

flooding the industry, which are listing cottages without even having visited them, it's imperative that renters go through a trusted agency that will interview and thoroughly

The vast majority of renters don't realize that the summer booking season begins on January 2nd each year. Cottage rental has become increasingly popular and when renters wait until April to look for a cottage for the summer their choices are greatly reduced. WRD Cottage Rental Agency in Haliburton has over 170 cottages to choose from with varying options available depending on the size of your budget.

Since 1995, WRD Cottage Rental Agency has been providing cottage rental services in Haliburton, the Kawarthas, Georgian Bay and Muskoka as well as winter cottage rental in Haliburton and the Kawarthas. Owned and operated by Bill and Carol Dewey, the agency has evolved into one of Ontario's trusted cottage rental agencies. Offering cottages which can sleep up to 14 people, from executive cottages to more economical accommodations they can provide something for everyone.

This family-run agency has earned the trust of tens of thousands of renters throughout the past 22 years by developing a system which ensures each rental transaction runs smoothly for both the cottage owner and the renter, and that the overall experience is not only satisfactory for both parties, but also exceeds their respective expectations.

With many large and rather impersonal agencies now

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vet potential renters. WRD Cottage Rental Agency has an extensive booking application form which must be filled out in order to protect the cottage owner and the renter, as well as the agency itself.

This type of thorough vetting process eliminates many potential headaches for cottage owners and renters alike.

Each and every cottage has been carefully chosen, personally inspected and certified by the WRD Cottage Rental Agency and each must meet and exceed their trusted “Standard of Excellence.�

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When Should You Start Looking for Your Vacation Cottage Rental?

After the new year is when most people plan vacations for the year ahead.

About 60% of WRD Cottage Rental Agency’s business is repeat business which means if you want a particular cottage, you should call them immediately to put your name on the cottage you want for the coming summer high season.

The agency works on a first come, first serve basis, so you should start looking for your cottage now!

Their booking policy is a first-come-first-served approach, so even if a cottage is not yet available in January but is listed on their website, they are happy to put a client's name on that cottage. This means WRD will hold that cottage for the date requested, for a period of time, as they wait for the owner’s contract with WRD to be returned. Once the contract is received and if the client's vacation date is truly available, they then call the client to make them aware that the cottage is now available and the rental process then continues to a happy conclusion.

WRD Cottage Rental Agency, OntarioCottageRental.com 705-457-9434

Bill Dewey and his son Steven are both at the helm of the agency's administrative side.

They are assisted in the office by Fran Scuric, who has been with the company since 2004 and is responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day business. Fran oversees and screens bookings to make sure cottages are not overbooked and she also handles the renewal of contracts with owners.

WRD Cottage Rental employs a total of 6 full time and 1 part time year-round staff members, and in the summer they have an additional 12 – 14 contracted workers who will check the cottages between rentals to ensure that the cottages are ready for the next renters. A member of staff is available on call for renters 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Even if there is a problem in the middle of the night, an after hours number is available in order to reach a live person from the agency and they will assist with any potential issues that may arise.

Steven and Bill promptly address the needs of vacationers ensuring all enquiries are dealt with to the satisfaction of all those involved. They also ensure new cottages are added to their website as they become available in order to showcase the cottages and streamline the process. With the help of the other staff members Darlene Ross, Rhoda Warham and Pam Walker, the entire team works together to ensure the best possible experience for both renters and owners.

One happy client had this to say about the agency: “The management and staff at WRD are absolutely the BEST! My husband and I were new to renting and Bill and his staff helped properly represent our property and prepare it for happy renters. They reviewed the property in person, provided guidance on rental rates, and also provided feedback to us when we were looking at improving it. We always got paid on time and always got feedback on what our cottage might need when we asked for it. Fran and Darlene are excellent and have always communicated well on all matters. 2014 will be our 10th rental season with WRD and our cottage has been heavily booked each season. We have also made use of the WRD cottage change-over service as we live in Toronto, and that has been flawless. I would strongly recommend WRD to anyone looking to rent out their cottage property. You will not be disappointed.”

WRD Rental Agency, Haliburton 705-457-9434 www.ontariocottagerental.com

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Renter’s Check List!

Booking season is about to begin!

We suggest the following steps to make choosing a cottage a less stressful activity.  Develop a budget. If you have chosen WRD Cottage Rental,

we have approximately 180 cottage to chose from, varying in price from $850 to $4385 per week.

 Figure

out how many family members will be in your

group.

 Compare one cottage with another to figure the cost per person per night. As an example the budget is $2500, there are 6 people in the group, Divide $2500 by 6 people divided by 7 nights equals cost per person per night at $59.52. That's $59 per person per night.

 Next decision is how far do you want to travel to get to your cottage. Most people would like to stay within that 2.5 to 3.5 hour limit.

 Bringing a pet? Please make sure that your pet is welcome at the cottage you choose. Is there is a vet within the area?

 Special needs of the members of your group. Are there any

medical issues? Are stairs or sloped properties an issue. Make sure that Vacation Planners are aware of any particular medical situations or special needs within your group.

 Activities

are a consideration. Is golf, biking, hiking or fishing or visiting events on your list? Any doubts or questions

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about the area ask your Vacation Planner.

 Stop worrying, there is a cottage out there waiting for your arrival.

 Please remember, the booking season starts in earnest on January 2nd. You will want to start your search now before cottage season, for the best choices.

 Choose your cottage rental agency carefully. Do they know

the area and can they assist you to choose a cottage that will suit your family's’ needs? We invite you to call WRD Cottage Rental Agency at 705-457-9434 and talk with one of their Vacation Planners or you can email them at info@ontariocottagerental.com.

For 22 years they have been assisting people just like you. They can help you with your budget and provide information about cottages available to rent. They have visited every cottage in their inventory on their website at www.ontariocottagerental. com. All of the pictures on their web site were taken by a WRD representative.

We, at WRD Cottage Rental Agency, would love to assist you and your family achieve your vacation plans.

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The Art of Doing Business

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The outstanding business owners in this area all seem to have one thing in common: a deep love and respect not only for their own communities but for the neighbouring ones as well. This combined with the profound affect of living and working among the backdrop of stunning land and waterscapes and the beauty of nature, make cottage country a business community like none other.

We wanted to learn more about what makes the businesses so unique here so we asked business owners to share their insights with us by asking the following question:

"What is your greatest accomplishment and how has it affected your business?" “ Treating customers like family' was and is the driving force behind our business and this belief has allowed us to have a Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSI) of 96%, and a Repeat Customer Index that is 30% above National Standards and resulted in sales going from $500,000 a year 10 years ago, to $15,000,000 a year!” Brian Norman and Lynn Hill, Peterborough Kia "Our greatest accomplishments are not found in the news or on a plaque, many are in the countless small discoveries of inspiration and cherished memories created, that we see in the faces of young and old alike every day. Every time a child's face lights up with joy, or a family bonds and connects to their community, is a small victory for us. Providing residents and visitors a safe place to make these connections has been our privilege for 50 years." Jon Oldham, Peterborough Museum & Archives

Business owners in Cottage Country really understand the importance of taking care of people, not just their customers but their own staff as well.

“Our greatest accomplishment has been hiring talented and committed staff. Once you have staff who care about what they do and strive to do their best, your customer service level goes through the roof! This translates into more referrals which are so valuable to any business.” Michele Kadwell-Chalmers, The Original Flame

“Our greatest accomplishment is our passionate staff. Over our 40 years, we have realized that when our staff are passionate about the people, the products, and the processes within our organization, they become the most powerful and effective referral program.”

Jo Anne's Place, Peterborough and Lindsay

Often, many business owners are so busy working they forget to take time to “fill their own cup” so to speak.

Taking care of yourself and your family is of course integral to success. We can't do our best for others if we haven't looked after our own needs first.

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“My greatest accomplishment is to have a happy marriage since 1982 which has given me the stability and motivation to build a successful law practice, which provides quality and caring service to many people. My son Daniel, who is the product of that marriage, has followed in my footsteps, by having his own happy marriage and becoming a lawyer who will continue the law practice long after I am gone.” Murray H. Miskin, Miskin Law

“My greatest achievement has been having the courage to make the jump from the relatively stable world of a permanent government job with a pension and benefits, to an industry which is based solely on commission. The management and fellow realtors at Bowes and Cocks have been outstanding with their continued support, and of course, the greatest support has come from my wife Sarah who has been the foundation from which I get my strength.” Andrew Marshall, the Paddling Realtor “My greatest accomplishment is helping others. I have been inspired to help people since a young girl. I had my own health challenges growing up and my mother who was a nurse introduced me to natural therapies. My passion to learn more is what fueled me to go and train in Naturopathic Medicine and with support from my family I opened a successful Naturopathic clinic and fulfilled my dream of helping others.” Dr. Brēnna Steels B.Sc., N.D

Creating an atmosphere where your customers feel welcome and comfortable is, of course, key to achieving success in business. Clients will return again and again to a business where they feel they can be themselves and do not ever feel rushed or uncomfortable.

“Lockside Trading Company's greatest accomplishment is making a store that is not just shopping... but a destination. A place where friends and family can meet. Also we offer our customers quality goods and services that we can stand behind. This year we celebrate our 30th anniversary, an accomplishment in itself.”

Lockside Trading Company

Finding the perfect location for your business may turn out to be a process involving many steps. Rome wasn't built in a day and sometimes it's necessary to re-locate in order to serve your clients better. That's exactly what Angela Jones did in September of last year and she discovered what a valuable learning experience it was.

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Sometimes business accomplishments can end up becoming part of the landscape of our beautiful Cottage Country. Wilf Jorgensen explains, “My greatest accomplishment was constructing the 65-foot clear span bridge on Stoney Lake. It was designed and built by me, after being approved of course by an engineer, MNR, Coast Guard, building inspector, and Trent Severn. It gave me more recognition for what I could do and resulted in more customers.” Wilf Jorgensen Contracting.

Jonathan Bennett and Olga Palatics of Canadian Welding Skills also recognize the importance of not only location but also having the right structures in place for the success of a business: “We believe our greatest accomplishment has been our new buildings erected in 2009 and 2014. The new buildings enabled us to expand our training space to meet the demand for skilled welders in Canada.”

Our region of Cottage Country is lucky to have many outstanding organizations whose achievements serve the community as a whole and many valuable partnerships have been formed which benefit the entire area.

Our Cover Business WRD Cottage Rental Agency shares:” By actively caring deeply about our community we support local and surrounding businesses by engaging with and sharing, local community happenings and information of interest to our growing social platforms. This has resulted in the support and appreciation of both the local and surrounding regions in addition to other businesses desiring to partner with us. In the cottage rental business we serve a vast array of clients from all over the globe and with our local supports we stay very much connected and grounded by the community we serve.” Bill, Carol and Steve Dewey, WRD Cottage Rental

“Our greatest accomplishment in business has been the acceptance of how we operate our lives and our brokerage with ethics, integrity, and respect of all parties. This includes sellers, buyers, prospects, business associates and other real estate representatives. We have become known for our honesty, our business knowledge and understanding of the benefits of the Kawarthas, our commitment to our local area and the support of the programs and events of the community. This giving back to our local area has been recognised and well received. All of this has allowed us to grow and relocate to larger office facilities.”

Tom & Wendy Hunt – Hunt4Dreams Real Estate Brokers “My greatest accomplishment was winning the Businesswoman of the Year award in 2016. It was important because it sent a clear message to my peers that you can be successful in business while still making time to help improve the community. Plus, the fact I care about Peterborough is appreciated by my accounting firm’s clients.” Gwyneth James, Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants

Our wonderful Cottage Country environment seems to inspire innovation and it's always exciting when entrepreneurs launch their unique business ventures, such as mobile pizza business Into The Blue Bakery, and when they succeed in expanding and creating job growth within the region.

“Being a small business of only 2 1/2 years we have created employment for 7 people in our county, we have expanded outside of Haliburton County to the Kawarthas and we can operate 3 functions at the same time due to having 3 wood fired ovens. We have grown every year and are in demand. Being a recipient of the 2015 Business Achievement Award we keep striving to add value for our clients.” Into The Blue Bakery

Thank you to all of our participants. After reading the responses we received to this year’s question for business participants, it became immediately clear to us that the art of doing business in cottage country definitely includes integrity, community, family, and a whole lot of planning and determination!

“Camp Kawartha is proud of its achievements over the past year. We’ve delivered our environmental programming to over 11,000 children, youth, and adults. We’ve been recognized for accomplishments by earning three awards this year alone, bringing our total up to 16 awards for our work in outdoor and environmental education. Camp Kawartha together with Public Health, Trent University and host of other partners created the Pathway to Stewardship Initiative – a comprehensive framework that is helping our whole community promote environmental stewardship.” Jacob Rodenburg, Executive Director, Camp Kawartha

“Our greatest accomplishment is having developed strong business relationships based on trust. Employing effective communication strategies has resulted in the firm establishment of a solid reputation globally. As a result, we have enjoyed 29 years of success and much of that business comes from referrals.”

Gail Courneyea, Angels of Flight

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“Our greatest accomplishment has been purchasing and completely renovating Lakeshore Designs' 3500 sq ft building and turning it into a beautiful furniture and accessory store.

The importance was the full experience of being the client, and project coordinator, as well the designer and seeing the whole job come full circle from purchase to planning and final completion which adds to our repertoire of experience.”

Angela Jones, Lakeshore Designs

Interior Decorating & Designing in Cottage Country The dream of Cottage Country ... the land where families destress, kick back and relax, entertain and become like kids again.

We are blessed to live and do business in this beautiful setting, and to be able to travel around to all the different lakefront properties, islands or country lots.

Lakeshore Designs is able to help with so many aspects of the interior decorating and design field here in Cottage Country.

We often do consultations to help those who are trying to pull

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together a cottage makeover - whether it be from an older 3 season cottage; natural and rustic, to the ultimate cottage retreat - by giving ideas, furniture and accessorizing, to planning renovations as well as kitchens and bathrooms design and install.

There are many variables in all scopes of the projects we undertake; our specialty is our expertise in resourcefulness and the ability to find solutions in a creative way to achieve what the customer wants.

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There are setbacks from the water, septic systems, water systems, all the services and how they come into the cottage, with questions like ...

Is the cottage 3 season, or winterized?

Will the cottage be for relaxing or entertaining?

What will the property look like once completed?

How will the landscaping work with this property?

Are our renovations going to increase the property value; is it a wise renovation?

How can we achieve what we want and stay on budget?

My husband likes this and I like that ... (umm ... yes this happens) can we both be happy? (yes you can!)

Can you work with our cottage access?

Can we do one room at a time?

Can you just wave your magic wand and make this happen? ... why yes we can!

Every home or cottage is a delight to work with in Cottage Country, the whole experience is a beautiful journey especially the drive to you!

Submitted by Angela Jones Lakeshore Designs, 2968 Lakefield Road, Selwyn www.lakeshorehd.ca

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Those Were The Days

New Year 1946 World War II ended in 1945, I was eleven years old and remember it well. Cars stopped haphazardly in the streets, strangers all vacated their vehicles and sang, shouted, danced, kissed and hugged. Music of every genre could be heard all over the city, firecracker rockets crisscrossed the skyline and toilet paper rolls were utilized as streamers thrown over hydro and telephone wires. Air raid sirens, erected in case of attack, were blaring the news of peace and I remember my mom crying, it was finally over. Happiness prevailed in our city and I dare say all over North America but although hostilities had ended, there were still many hardships to overcome.

By January 1946 our military men and women were coming home and even with the thousands of wartime houses that were hurriedly built, there still were not enough houses to accommodate them. Marriages and the birth of babies quadrupled in 1946 although most veterans had a difficult time finding a job. Wages averaged around $2500 a year, gasoline had increased to 15 cents a gallon although war plants thankfully started manufacturing cars again which sold in 1946 for $1100 ... and no tax. Food stores were able to stock a bit more merchandise having yet a long way to go to completely appease all the expectations of their consumers, but all in all, no one was complaining.

at the Bikini Atoll, banned in many countries but the skimpy outerwear was demanded by the 1960s pop culture generation and eventually began selling in North American stores. Remember their slogan? “Do not trust anyone over thirty”.

Tupperware was introduced in January 1946, light weight, would not break like glass, able to hold food left-overs for days but sales were quite sparse because no one knew how to use it. Then came the Tupperware house parties, I remember my mother being invited to at least three a month and Tupperware became a household word. There is another household word we will hear many times in the coming years - Donald Trump, the new President of the United States, was born on June 14, 1946.

From my house to yours, a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year.

Submitted by Russ Sanders, epigram@nexicom.net

It wasn’t that way all around the globe. Major cities were still digging out from the ruins, it was reported 30 million people in China were starving and in Nuremberg, Germany the War Crimes Tribunal tried and sentenced twelve men to hang for crimes against humanity. William Joyce, better known as Lord Haw-Haw who was the propaganda voice for “Germany Calling” was executed for treason. The ineffective League of Nations formed in 1920 was disbanded and replaced in 1946 by the United Nations.

But all wasn’t bad news, the bikini bathing suit was introduced in Paris in 1946, named after the atomic testing

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Snow Removal Etiquette Are You A Good Neighbour?

With the first big snowfall behind us, many residents have already dusted off their shovels, scoops and snow blowers.

While the City clears municipal roads and sidewalks, city residents still bear the weight of clearing private property.

Here are some tips to help you be safe and effective:

Be prepared: Citizens should ensure you are prepared for winter; have adequate clothing and the right tools to handle snow. Shovels, snow scoops, snow blowers are good options.

Always be aware of your health, as snow shovelling can lead to issues if you have underlying conditions. Plan ahead, hire a contractor with a plow or make arrangements with a friend, family, or neighbour to lend a hand.

Know what to clear: Citizens are responsible for clearing your own driveways and private sidewalks, as well as clearing windrows left at driveways or sidewalks by municipal plows.

If you are up for it: You are more than welcome to clear any portion of the municipal sidewalk or catch basins adjacent to your property. Sidewalk plowing is a high priority; however, the City must plow roads first in order to meet the requirements of the Municipal Act. Therefore, citizens who opt to clear the sidewalks improve the walkability and accessibility of the neighbourhood – much appreciated!

Know where to put the snow: When dealing with heavy snowfalls or multiple accumulations, finding a place to put your snow can be a challenge. Have a plan!

Be sure not to push it onto the road, as that causes significant danger to drivers and is against the Highway Traffic Act. Be wary of creating large snow banks at your driveway entrance, they may create a hazard by blocking your view when exiting.

Have an alternate location for your snow – make sure it’s not on your neighbour’s lawn without their permission.

Respect the plow: Be cautious when encountering a plow. Do not pass plows when clearing is underway. The majority of snow clearing takes place in the evening and overnight. Have a place for your vehicles to be off the street to make it safe and efficient for snow clearing and avoid the fines or towing.

Submitted by Sharron Hayton, Customer Service Coordinator, City of Peterborough www.peterborough.ca

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A Complete Destination It was the light bouncing off the tin ceiling that triggered my “Aha!” moment. How could I just walk away and not try to give this beauty a new lease on life? And so it began....

its Victorian wrap-around Veranda, and eye-catching tin ceilings reflecting the natural light that radiates from the 180-degree windows.

As you walk the interior and exterior you can feel the past come to life ... the stories these walls could tell and possibilities they hold for the future. This grand lady has stood the test of time from humble beginnings as a boarding house for local traders, to a renowned hotel for visitors from the upper States; she has stood as a gateway to the northern cottage country. The countless lives she has touched, and storms of life she has weathered – she’s a survivor and deserves to shine once again.

The Market @ Burleigh Falls, under the tutelage of Lee Galley and his team, offers a complete cottagers and residents market.

From local culinary offerings to firewood for the stove, Lee has created a must-stop to stock your pantry, and let’s not forget the addition of the Ice Cream Shack (no visit is complete without a scoop of delicious Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream!)

With every project there are pitfalls and hurdles to cross, however, slowly but surely, this property is springing back to life. Many local and travelling guests have curiously watched and waited. We can officially say the wait is over, but the progress will be ongoing.

The Amenities @ Burleigh Falls The Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites are now fully opened offering accommodation year round. From modest Lakefront Motel rooms perfect for a travelling family, avid fishermen or sporting groups to luxurious Main Inn Rooms & Suites featuring hand-selected furnishings, impressive vistas, and comforting amenities. Not to be forgotten is the Burleigh Bay Banquet Space, offering the most stunning backdrop for special events, meetings, groups, family reunions and weddings.

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The Marina @ Burleigh Falls with much-needed mooring for both the community and transit travellers was added in 2015, this only added to the services offered including boat rentals, onthe-water fuel, and propane tank trades.

The Grill @ Burleigh Falls, the most recent addition, was the final piece of the puzzle missing. With partners Jacqui and Sandy Turner the Grill is offering a new culinary experience to the area, a traditional grill menu with a bistro twist!

We will never completely be finished, but we can confidently say Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites is a complete destination once again and we are open and ready to grow!

Submitted by Jennifer Craig, Burleigh Falls Inn burleighfallsinn.com

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Use Less, Do More Wouldn’t you like to spend less money on heating your home and more money on the things you choose to enjoy?

The Ontario government has committed $325 million dollars to the Green Investment Fund, for projects to fight climate change.

Part of that money will go to Ontario Home Energy Conservation Incentive Program which will provide incentives of up to $2100 to qualified homeowners. This money will encourage residential homeowners to reduce their heating costs by tightening up their homes or replacing older inefficient products, such as furnaces, windows, and insulation. This program will be administered by Enbridge & Union Gas in our area.

The interesting part of this program is that it applies to homeowners who heat with natural gas, propane, oil furnaces or boilers as well as wood stoves. To qualify you must reach a minimum 15% annual fuel savings (to determine this you are required to have a pre and post home energy audit) and complete two of the upgrades recommended by the Enbridge approved Certified Energy Auditor. These two audits will cost $500 in total; you will receive an instant $150 rebate on the first audit.

Some examples of the approved upgrades are: • Attic insulation • Wall insulation • Window replacements • Air sealing • High-efficiency heating system • High-efficiency water heating system • Air source heat pump The higher the fuel savings you can achieve, the more valuable the incentive for you. Not to mention you have extra money to spend on the things you choose and you reduce your carbon footprint, helping fight against climate change. The ending date for both audits and work to be completed is December 31, 2017, so don’t delay! Additional information on the program can be found at knowyourenergyscore.ca Submitted by Michele Kadwell-Chalmers, fireplace consultant, The Original Flame inc. www.theoriginalflame.com

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An avid canoer ever since he was in high school, Andrew Marshall has been paddling the lakes and rivers north of Peterborough for over 25 years now. A Trent graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental & Resource Studies, Andrew left the area in 2001 only to return in 2010 after feeling a strong desire to come back to his roots and raise a family.

Andrew discovered he could combine his passion for paddling and exploring with his passion for helping people find the property that would help them, too, connect with this wonderful part of Ontario. And so “The Paddling Realtor” was born.

Andrew explains, “When I am paddling I feel connected to my true being; it's just who I am. Paddling has always provided me with a great way to escape the hectic pace of life and being on the water, no matter where I have lived, has always been a form of therapy. I’ve been lucky to have paddled all over Ontario but my favourite has always been the landscape found north of Peterborough.”

Waterfront development can be a challenging, if not maddening process for people to undertake, and if they don’t get good advice prior to purchasing a piece of property they might find out that they can’t quite realize their dreams.

Andrew shares, “Throughout my career, I prided myself on my ability to work with landowners to help them understand the rules and regulations affecting their proposed development.

I can’t tell you how many times I heard someone say 'Thanks, you’re the first person from the government to actually explain how things work.' “ Andrew takes pride in helping people learn about the potential as well as the pitfalls of a property before they invest their hard-earned money. He really does offer advice, based on experience.

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Andrew enjoys spending time on the lakes with his children and says, “It has been great to see them start to fall in love with the clean, crisp lakes and whispering pine trees as we look for frogs and catch rock bass while seated on the rocky shore.”

Prior to getting into real estate Andrew spent the better part of fifteen years working in the field of land use planning and environmental policy. The common theme throughout his career was managing the interface between water and development. The majority of this time was spent specifically working on cottage and rural property development in the cottage countries in the Kawarthas, Kingston and the Thousand Islands, as well as the Niagara Escarpment, and the Lake Erie shoreline.

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Revolutionizing

Dock Removal After spending a cold fall day removing docks for the winter, and ending up with swollen fingers and strained muscles, Andy Assinck decided there must be an easier way. He recognized the need to develop a dock coupling system that would be selfsupporting and self-aligning, that would allow most individuals to remove and or install a dock with ease.

After experimenting with many designs, he finally came up with the HitcHinge, a revolutionary dock coupler with totally selfcontained parts (no loose parts to drop in the lake!) offering a simple process that supports the ramp loads in alignment while you tighten it in.

The HitcHinge system eliminates working in between dock segments, as well as eliminating the stress of maintaining the loads, elevations, and alignments, which are all necessary to insert or remove pins without dropping parts, as with a typical dock hinge.

Cottage owners can save valuable time and frustration in the process of coupling docks. You simply transfer weight from one side to the other and the HitcHinge will connect as you tighten the bolt in. With all the parts self-contained, there is no need to swim again. Imagine never losing or misplacing parts again!

The HitcHinge uses gravity instead of a balancing act between loads and floatation, counterbalancing between wind, weight, and waves to connect dock sections. Once installed on your

dock or ramps, you can make the gap small enough to become a worry-free surface and still leave room for wave and wind movement, based on your location.

Made up of two integral parts, the “Hitch” is a gripping flange that retains an actuation bolt and a locking tooth, and the “Hinge”, a flange which is retaining an outer sleeve over an inner bushing and end plate washers on a fixed axis pin that offers an extended range of motion and durability. The system is sold as a single hinge; you would need two hinges for an average dock section.

HitcHinge, with a Patent Pending in place, is designed for industrial duty floating docks, pipe dock couplers, ramp couplers, custom, commercial and more. The HitcHinge operates with inner bushings; offering silent operation (no knocking) so as not to interfere with your listening enjoyment of the waves, and frogs, allowing for a quiet waterfront environment with a simple seasonal dock coupling system.

The HitcHinge can be ordered direct online at HitcHinge.ca or call 705-933-8439.

Can be found at the following retailers: Home Hardware and North Kawartha Tire in Apsley, Jermyn Lumber in Bobcaygeon and Kingdom Lumber in Lakefield.

Retail inquiries welcomed.

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Designing Award-Winning Custom Homes in Cottage Country

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, worldclass 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.

Hunter and his design team made it very easy for me! With the help of their 3-D program, DDH Sales Design Consultant and builder, I was able to make all the changes that I wanted from the original plan that I liked. Everything was completed in a timely manner. For the few problems that arose during the construction process, DDH was there to make everything right! No hassle! I absolutely love my DDH cottage and all my guests have enjoyed it as well. It is exactly what I wanted!

Special thanks to the builder for constructing this dream cottage for my family. Your workmanship and dedication is second to none!”

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. Director of Design, Shawn Hunter says, “We pride ourselves on our award winning Custom Design Service and every home we create is unique and customtailored to the client’s specific style, needs, and budget.”

Year after year, Discovery have been winning awards for their work, including the 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.

2016 was their best year in business yet, with a 23% year over year growth rate. They hired 11 new positions bringing their staff to a total of 46. Last year they were the award recipient of the Ontario Home Builders 2016 Awards of Distinction for the Most Outstanding Custom Home 3001-5000 sq. ft. as well as being the runner-up for the Ontario Home Builders 2016 Awards of Distinction for the Most Outstanding Custom Home up to 3000 sq. ft.

Satisfied client Bob Witmeyer of Kenisis Lake, Haliburton says: “For a first timer at designing a custom home/cottage, Shawn

Since 1994

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

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Real Estate

Cottage Country Versus City Living While selling real estate in Cottage Country has many differences in comparison to those selling in the larger cities, we are all licensed in the province of Ontario hence are all governed by and must comply with the same regulatory bodies.

Although we are blessed with the beauty that surrounds us up in the Kawartha Lakes district it is a very different environment for property sales. What we mainly find are people looking for that “dream” of either a cottage property which the whole family can enjoy or those looking for somewhere to comfortably retire to in 2-3 years. While preparing the property they've purchased to meet their needs, clients are at the same time hanging onto their property in the city so that when the eventual retirement target arrives it makes the move and change much smoother for them.

The ups and downs of the financial market have far more impact on the city purchaser/seller than in Cottage Country.

If employment slows down then the “dream” may have to wait another year or so before becoming a reality but

Since 1994

there are so many people looking to enjoy what we have the pleasure of soaking in every day that we really have not had a stagnant market here. Condo high rises with a separate deed for your parking spot and a population so hungry to get their piece of the big smoke that they engage in multiple bidding wars just to find a home are not part of our market.

Our pace is quite different with our main market between April and October (or whenever the first melt happens) due to the increased interest in waterfront properties. All those anxious dreamers find the walls closing in on them and look for that piece of sanity away from the daily grind. Over the winter months a slower pace occurs but between existing residents and new buyers our days are filled.

If you need professional customer service oriented guidance to find your piece of paradise visit Hunt4Dreams. com and we can set up a search for the DREAM to begin.

Submitted by Wendy Hunt, Hunt4Dreams hunt4dreams.com

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Peterborough Self Storage:

Growing & Expanding Revised

Peterborough Self Storage is a familyowned and operated business which Jim and Sherri Williams built from the ground up in 2003. Their vision was to offer affordable storage solutions for a wide range of business and residential needs.

The business has grown over the years and continues to expand with 2 new storage buildings added to the premises last summer as well as the newly-expanded outdoor storage space. Plans for further expansion are already in place.

They offer drive-up units which are protected by a gated compound with a stateof-the-art computerized gate access system to keep clients' belongings safe and secure.

All units have ground level access with no stairs to climb or hallways to navigate.

Clients may drive right up to their unit by car, truck or trailer for easy unloading. The minimum ceiling height available is 8 ft and the largest unit is 10 ft by 25 ft. Units are constructed of block and steel and are dry, clean and well maintained.

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The business is popular with cottage owners and those who have trailers in the area. In the off-season clients will store their boats and recreational vehicles with Peterborough Self Storage in the outdoor storage area. The perimeter fencing allows clients to feel safe in the knowledge their possessions are completely secure.

Peterborough Self Storage offers a great solution for small business owners who may be running out of space. Clients can store seasonal displays, business records, confidential files, and extra inventory under one roof providing quick and easy access when required.

Whether you are a hobbyist or a collector, or you need a place to store your bikes, snowmobiles, canoes or jet skis, utilizing a storage unit will allow you to enjoy the extra space gained at home or in the garage.

Many of Jim and Sherri's clients have found themselves using the storage space

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when they are moving or renovating.

Having a secure place to keep their belongings while they focus on getting through the transition can relieve a great deal of stress.

Peterborough Self Storage is located at 2459 Whittington Drive, easily accessed from Airport Rd., Sir Sandford Fleming Dr., or the Parkway.

Once signed up clients have access 7 days a week (including holidays) between the hours of 5:30 am and 10 pm. The company also offers 24-hour access upon special request.

On-site office hours are Mon – Fri until 4 pm but they can be reached for bookings by telephone after hours and on the weekend.

Peterborough Self Storage, 2459 Whittington Drive, Cavan Monaghan (Peterborough) K9J 0G5 www.peterboroughselfstorage.com, rent@peterboroughselfstorage.com, 705-755-0888

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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, award-winning company which builds and renovates custom homes and cottages for clients throughout the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes area.

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.

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 the builder of two Peterborough Dream Homes with proceeds going to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Jim is a member 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.

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.”

On social media recently, one of Jim's clients Judy BrackenburySullivan commented: “Our home was built by Jim. He does good work and the house was built to our specifications. He completed our home on time.”

Wiline Roberts commented “A great family to work with! They built a home for us on Scollard Drive in Peterborough approximately 25 years ago...boy time flies!”

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

Since 1994

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

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Where Do The Birds Go? In late fall, most ducks and geese leave the Kawarthas and "cottage country" and fly south. It's not the cold, however, that sends them on their way; it's a lack of food and open water. As long as the birds can get enough to eat, the cold is not a problem. Many waterfowl winter on the Atlantic coast from Maine all the way to Florida. Others, including ducks that are unable to dive down deep for their food (e.g., wood ducks, green-winged teal, mallards, and black ducks) prefer inland bodies of water in the central and southern U.S. Not all ducks go this far, however. Some buffleheads, scaup, mergansers and goldeneyes spend the winter on Lake Ontario.

In fact, you can even find small numbers of goldeneyes and mergansers on the Otonabee River all winter long. The stretch of water just south of Lakefield is a good place to see them. A few hundred hardy mallards also overwinter on open sections in Peterborough, such as Millennium Park. When it comes to distance flown, the champion is the blue-winged teal. This species, a common nester in the Kawarthas, flies all the way to Central America and even Colombia!

As for Canada geese, those birds that nest along James Bay fly all the way to the Tennessee Valley for the winter. The geese that nest locally, however, don't go much further than the northern states like Pennsylvania - anywhere they can find open water to spend the night and nearby corn and grain fields where they glean leftover corn and wheat. And, in case you were wondering, loons also choose the Atlantic coast for winter vacation. Many loons also fly to the Gulf of Mexico. Only rarely do loons choose inland lakes and rivers to get through the winter months. One of the best places to see waterfowl during spring and fall migration is the Lakefield Sewage Lagoon on County Road 33. Be sure to take binoculars.

THE BIG BOOK OF NATURE ACTIVITIES

"The Big Book of Nature Activities: A year-round guide to outdoor learning” sets out to answer the question “What can children - and adults, too! - do outside in nature?” In response, authors Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg provide nearly 150 activities, including games, crafts, drama fun, nature explorations, stories, experiments and citizen science projects linked to each season.

It contains a large section on nature skills such as species identification, photography, nature journaling and making the best use of digital technology. Endorsed by David Suzuki, the "Big Book of Nature Activities" is a 2016 winner of the North America-wide Moonbeam Children's Book Award!

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Comes Right to You Imagine ... someone shows up on your doorstep (home or cottage) with all the necessary equipment and ingredients to create a delicious feast for you and your guests. All that's left for you to do, then, is savour the delights and have fun with your friends and family.

Into The Blue Bakery is a mobile woodfired pizza business based in Haliburton.

The brainchild of entrepreneur Janine Papadopoulos, the business will cater events with anywhere between 15 and 200 people in attendance and the customized menu can include items such as appetizers, all-you-can-eat pizza, salad, dessert and beverages. The team will show up, set up their self-contained unit, feed your guests until they are full and then clean up and leave.

Winner of the 2015 Haliburton Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award for Innovation and Creativity, the business has maintained a steady growth in an unconventional way and gone from owning one oven to three.

Sales grew 400% within the first year

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of business and doubled again in the 3rd year. The business now employs seven people and owns two portable pizza trailers and will see its 4th successful year in the summer of 2017.

With no fixed address, they rent commercial kitchen space for food preparation and travel to their clients bringing an outstanding culinary experience with them. An example of some of the delicious pizza available is Greek (Spanacopizza) pizza with feta, spinach, garlic, dill, olives, lemon and carmelized onions. Pizza toppings are made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Into The Blue Bakery employ staff throughout Cottage Country in order to service anywhere within the Kawartha/ Haliburton region. Their prep kitchen is located at Abbey Gardens on Highway 118 between Haliburton and Carnarvon where their baked goods are available for purchase. They also have a satellite location in Bobcaygeon and they can be found at fairs, markets and fundraisers where they offer fresh

sourdough bread, Montreal style bagels and ciabatta.

Janine runs a Bread and Bagel Club in which clients receive a weekly email with a variety of items to choose from and can then conveniently place their order online. Orders are available for weekly pickup from Abbey Garden, Wall Flower Studio or Baked and Battered on a Friday. There is no membership required for the club and no obligation to place an order.

Visit Into The Blue Bakery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Into-the-Blue-Bakery for weekly updates on the delicious baked goods which are available through the Bread and Bagel Club.

For enquiries about booking a pizza party email Janine at intothebluebakery@gmail.com Into The Blue Bakery, PO Box 744, Haliburton intothebluebakery.ca

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Lose Weight, Feel Great!

Now that the holidays are over, many people are turning their thoughts to losing weight and improving their health.

With a wide array of weight-loss programs available to us nowadays, it can become confusing trying to decide which is the best and safest way to go about reaching your goals.

Steels Naturopathic Clinic offers a safe and effective weight-loss solution called the THIN & Healthy program which was developed by doctors and is supervised by Dr. Brenna Steels. The program uses a high-quality homeopathic remedy in the form of a spray combined with an easy-tofollow personalized diet plan, which is based on avoiding food intolerances and the consumption of low glycemic, alkaline and anti-inflammatory foods.

The program is designed to train your body to metabolize fats better, suppress food cravings, stimulate your metabolism and help your body function better overall. The spray also helps with regulating your blood sugar levels and supports your thyroid function. In general, the program helps train your body to burn fat more efficiently.

This is a 9-week program which isn't just about weight loss, it's also about healthy living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight long after the initial phase of weightloss is over. Patients who qualify for the program will have their progress monitored closely by the doctor each week.

Many people are surprised to learn that food allergies and intolerances are a hidden cause of weight gain and can also prevent them from keeping weight off once they have been successful in losing it in the first place. Dr. Brenna Steels uses a method of testing to help identify which foods are causing this to happen, and so, by removing those foods from your diet, the ability to lose weight and keep it off long term will be successful.

groceries during the 6-week losing phase (average grocery savings of $330). It is as though you are being paid to lose weight and get healthy.

Call today and start losing. To receive a $25 discount on the 9-week program, just call Dr. Steels' office during the month of January and mention you saw the ad in Cottage Country Connection.

Testimonial: “This program makes weight loss easy - if I can do it anyone can!�

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to primary care. It focuses on prevention, treatment, pain relief and optimal wellness, through the use of natural substances and therapies.

THIN & Healthy is a cost effective way to lose weight since most Extended Health Care Benefits will cover Naturopathic Medicine and because you will likely save $55 per week on

Dr. Brenna Steels B.Sc., N.D (Naturopathic Doctor) 339 Reid Street, Peterborough 705-742-0213

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Empowering Independent, Active Living For more than 31 years, the Community Care Health & Care Network has delivered services and programs to residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes that enable seniors and special needs clients to remain independent, and people of all ages to enjoy healthy lifestyles.

The services provided by Community Care's Community Support Services help the agency's clients lead more active, socially engaged, independent lives - and give caregivers much-needed respite and support. Just a sample of the wide range of Community Support Services available through Community Care include:

Meals on Wheels - delivering more than a meal!

Older adults and adults with special needs can get home delivery of hot or frozen food through Meals on Wheels. The service helps ensure clients' nutritional needs are met while providing social interaction and a safety check from the volunteers who make the deliveries. Hot meals are delivered several days/week to clients throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, and frozen food can also be delivered or picked up at any of the agency's Home Support Services offices in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Lindsay.

In-Home Respite - helping you live at home

Caregivers are able to have a break from their responsibilities of providing for a loved one, knowing the person they care for is receiving proper, professional care. Community Care's Personal Support Workers deliver the services, which include assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care. A home visit is conducted to assist in the development of a service plan that meets the needs of both the client and caregiver.

Adult Day Centres - seizing the day

Frail older adults and adults with special needs enjoy social activation at six different Community Care Adult Day locations across the City of Kawartha Lakes. For a reasonable daily fee, clients enjoy healthy meals and snacks and a variety of activities that keep them engaged and entertained. Five Adult Day sites are integrated to include individuals with varying physical and developmental challenges. Another program is for individuals with dementia.

Friendly Visiting - keeping in touch with you

Volunteers offer confidential one-to-one companionship and support to older adults, people who are ill, lonely or isolated. Our Friendly Visitors keep in touch through regular home visits and/or telephone calls. They are carefully selected, screened and trained before being matched for visits. The service is free and provides social contact and a check on clients' safety and well-being.

Community Care Health & Care Network, 34 Cambridge St. S., Lindsay www.ccckl.ca

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Working Waistline You may be working hard towards a smaller waistline but you are faced with one of the biggest challenges, a desk job. Business, Administrative, Secretaries, Executive, Call Centres, Travel Agents, or Computer Technology are just some of the working positions that come with a sedentary, restrictive and stressful job title. Unfortunately, common issues for most individuals with these positions are weight gain, exhaustion, and fatigue. Here are some tips to help you stay on track with a healthy lifestyle.

1. Be Prepared

Pack your meals and snacks for all your breaks in advance.

If you have enough good, healthy and fresh food on hand, you will be less likely to sneak off to the vending machine for your late afternoon fix.

2. Buddy Up

Find one or several colleagues who you can rely on to keep you on track and support your lifestyle changes. Work with your colleagues to make realistic weekly goals at the office.

3. Keep an Emergency Stash

Always have protein bars, trail mixes, low sodium soups or dried fruit as a backup plan in your locker or desk drawer.

4. Learn to say “No, Thank You”

Just because treats are sitting right in front of you, calling your name, doesn’t mean you should indulge every time.

Know when to say no, thank you.

5. Out of Sight

For those who snack in the mid afternoon at their desk, replace the bowl of candy, with a bowl of nuts and seeds.

6. Water

Always have a water bottle on your desk. Try to drink a minimum of 2 litres a day to stay hydrated.

7. Distracted Eating

Don’t eat and work at the same time. No matter how close your deadline is! This will prevent you from over eating or eating too fast.

8. Get Active

Join a gym, fitness group or team outside of work!

It is important to balance out your sedentary work day with an active morning or evening with a friend or co-worker.

Upcoming: Healthy Lifestyle Workshop on January 25, 2017 Submitted by Marissa Laughlin, Registered Holistic Nutritionist marissa@joannesplace.ca www.joannesplace.ca

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Why is Integrity So Crucial in Healthcare?

Put simply, you just can't be a part of the healthcare community without acting with integrity. People in the throes of a medical crisis are at their most vulnerable point in life, and they and their family members need to trust that the decisions that are being made on their behalf will provide the best possible outcome.

Being responsible for the wellbeing of an individual who is experiencing a health issue is entirely different from someone who is trying to achieve financial security for their client for example. Some of us may have experienced the results of having received bad advice on our investments, however, the principles regarding patient care have to be held to a much higher standard.

There are situations that a healthcare team will face which require honesty and truthfulness to be expressed in terms that cannot be misconstrued in the heat of the moment. If something is simply a bad idea, and one which may further compromise the patient, there are ethical standards that make it imperative to express an objection and offer an alternative plan.

ANGELS OF FLIGHT CANADA employs Registered Nurse Case Managers, to guide and support individuals who are in medical crisis anywhere in the world. AOF also employs and provides training to Flight Registered Flight Nurses who care for the vulnerable clients during a flight on commercial airlines when

they’re sufficiently stable to travel or coordinate an air ambulance flight for those unable to fly commercially.

Apart from the academic requirements and relevant experience, each team member has an expressed value system that aligns with the mission of repatriating patients under the best possible circumstance with the primary focus on “patient and staff safety first�. Things like reliability, responsibility, consistency and unwavering commitment are key components for upholding the reputation of a first class service provider.

Honesty and integrity - which often go hand in hand - can sometimes present conflicts with anxious family members who want to bring their loved one home now as opposed to later. Knowledge, experience, and consistency of standards must remain intact for a successful repatriation. Truthfulness has to outweigh high emotions in support of the best interests of the patient.

Integrity is a sacred trust for those who are relying on a complete stranger to make possible life-saving decisions on their behalf.

It is something that healthcare providers must make continuous efforts in to ensure that high standards are maintained.

Submitted by Gail Courneyea, Angels of Flight, Peterborough www.angelsofflightcanada.com

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You Lack Emotional Intelligence Recently we discovered this very interesting article on LinkedIn, from Best Selling Author Dr. Travis Bradberry.

by enabling you to spot and tackle tough situations before things escalate.

When emotional intelligence (EQ) first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: people with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70% of the time. This anomaly threw a massive wrench into the broadly held assumption that IQ was the sole source of success.

People who fail to use their emotional intelligence skills are more likely to turn to other,

Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as being the critical factor that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack. The connection is so strong that 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence.

“No doubt emotional intelligence is more rare than book smarts, but my experience says it is actually more important in the making of a leader. You just can’t ignore it.” – Jack Welch Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions to achieve positive results.

Despite the significance of EQ, its intangible nature makes it very difficult to know how much you have and what you can do to improve if you’re lacking. You can always take a scientifically validated test, such as the one that comes with the Emotional Intelligence 2.0 book.

Unfortunately, quality (scientifically valid) EQ tests aren’t free. So, I’ve analyzed the data from the million-plus people TalentSmart has tested in order to identify the behaviors that are the hallmarks of a low EQ. These are the behaviors that you want to eliminate from your repertoire.

You get stressed easily. When you stuff your feelings, they quickly build into the uncomfortable sensations of tension, stress, and anxiety. Unaddressed emotions strain the mind and body.

Your emotional intelligence skills help make stress more manageable

less effective means of managing their mood. They are twice as likely to experience anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and even thoughts of suicide.

You have difficulty asserting yourself. People with high EQs balance good manners, empathy, and kindness with the ability to assert themselves and establish boundaries. This tactful combination is ideal for handling conflict. When most people are crossed, they default to passive or aggressive behavior. Emotionally intelligent people remain balanced and assertive by steering themselves away from unfiltered emotional reactions. This enables them to neutralize difficult and toxic people without creating enemies.

You have a limited emotional vocabulary. All people experience emotions, but it is a select few who can accurately identify them as they occur. Our research shows that only 36% of people can do this, which is problematic because unlabeled emotions often go misunderstood, which leads to irrational choices and counterproductive actions. People with high EQs master their emotions because they understand them, and they use an extensive vocabulary of feelings to do so. While many people might describe themselves as simply feeling “bad,” emotionally intelligent people can pinpoint whether they feel “irritable,” “frustrated,” “downtrodden,” or “anxious.” The more specific your word choice, the better insight you have into exactly how you are feeling, what caused it, and what you should do about it.

You make assumptions quickly and defend them vehemently. People who lack EQ form an opinion quickly and then succumb to confirmation bias, meaning they gather evidence that supports their opinion and ignore any evidence to the contrary.

More often than not, they argue, ad nauseam, to support it. This is especially dangerous for leaders, as their under-thought-out ideas become the entire team’s strategy. Emotionally intelligent people let their thoughts marinate, because they know that initial reactions are driven by emotions. They give their thoughts time to develop and consider the possible consequences and counter-arguments. Then, they communicate their developed idea in the most effective way possible, taking into account the needs and opinions of their audience.

You hold grudges. The negative emotions that come with holding on to a grudge are actually a stress response. Just thinking about the event sends your body into fight-or-flight mode, a survival mechanism that forces you to stand up and fight or run for the hills when faced with a threat. When a threat is imminent, this reaction is essential to your survival, but when a threat is ancient history, holding on to that stress wreaks havoc on your body and can have devastating health consequences over time.

In fact, researchers at Emory University have shown that holding on to stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease. Holding on to a grudge means you’re holding on to stress, and emotionally intelligent people know to avoid this at all costs. Letting go of a grudge not only makes you feel better now but can also improve your health.

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You often feel misunderstood. When you lack emotional intelligence, it’s hard to understand how you come across to others.

You feel misunderstood because you don’t deliver your message in a way that people can understand. Even with practice, emotionally intelligent people know that they don’t communicate every idea perfectly. They catch on when people don’t understand what they are saying, adjust their approach, and re-communicate their idea in a way that can be understood.

You don’t know your triggers. Everyone has triggers— situations and people that push their buttons and cause them to act impulsively. Emotionally intelligent people study their triggers and use this knowledge to sidestep situations and people before they get the best of them.

Restoring Balance After the Holidays This time of year can be tough for a variety of reasons. The excitement of the holidays has faded and now it's back to the grind. Typically, many of us find ourselves faced with debt after all that extra spending and others are worried about weight gain caused by overindulgence during the festive season.

You don’t get angry. Emotional intelligence is not about being nice; it’s about managing your emotions to achieve the best possible outcomes. Sometimes this means showing people that you’re upset, sad, or frustrated. Constantly masking your emotions with happiness and positivity isn’t genuine or productive. Emotionally intelligent people employ negative and positive emotions intentionally in the appropriate situations.

These worries may leave us feeling exhausted and out of balance, and with less time being spent outdoors in the sunshine, it's hardly surprising some of us begin to feel a little unmotivated throughout the coming winter months. Being back to work also means it can be challenging to take time for you; much needed time to regroup and recharge.

You blame other people for how they make you feel. Emotions

Thankfully, in this digital age, there are many options available to help us get back on track. We discovered some wonderful apps for Android and iPhone to assist with this. There's an app called “unbury.me” which can help you take control of your debt, and hopefully relieve some of the stress that may have left you feeling “snowed under”. The best part? It's free.

come from within. It’s tempting to attribute how you feel to the actions of others, but you must take responsibility for your emotions. No one can make you feel anything that you don’t want to. Thinking otherwise only holds you back.

You’re easily offended. If you have a firm grasp of who you are, it’s difficult for someone to say or do something that gets your goat.

Emotionally intelligent people are self-confident and open-minded, which create a pretty thick skin. You may even poke fun at yourself or let other people make jokes about you because you are able to mentally draw the line between humor and degradation.

Bringing It All Together. Unlike your IQ, your EQ is highly malleable. As you train your brain by repeatedly practicing new emotionally intelligent behaviors, it builds the pathways needed to make them into habits. As your brain reinforces the use of these new behaviors, the connections supporting old, destructive behaviors die off. Before long, you begin responding to your surroundings with emotional intelligence without even having to think about it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning coauthor of the #1 bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the cofounder of TalentSmart, the world's leading provider of emotional intelligence tests, emotional intelligence training, and emotional intelligence certification, serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies. His bestselling books have been translated into 25 languages and are available in more than 150 countries. Dr. Bradberry has written for, or been covered by, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review.

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Visit myfitnesspal.com for some great tools to help with calorie counting, and you can even monitor how your daily exercise affects the net amount of calories you've consumed as well. With the MindBody Connect app at www.mindbodyonline.com not only can you manage your schedule and your goals in one convenient place, it also tracks information from your Fitbit so you can keep track of your fitness and health goals at the same time.

If you are in need of a mini vacation but can't leave your desk, all you have to do is visit calm.com. They have a variety of tools to help you unwind including a simple mindfulness meditation app. Their home page offers a menu with various scenes to choose from for your visual and auditory enjoyment, such as “coastline at sunset”. One click of your mouse and you can lean back in your chair and enjoy the relaxing sight of a beach scene, complete with the sound of waves crashing against the shore.

Enjoy!

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You don’t let go of mistakes. Emotionally intelligent people distance themselves from their mistakes, but they do so without forgetting them. By keeping their mistakes at a safe distance, yet still handy enough to refer to, they are able to adapt and adjust for future success. It takes refined self-awareness to walk this tightrope between dwelling and remembering. Dwelling too long on your mistakes makes you anxious and gun shy, while forgetting about them completely makes you bound to repeat them. The key to balance lies in your ability to transform failures into nuggets of improvement. This creates the tendency to get right back up every time you fall down.

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Snow Paint Sparkles; that one word causes enormous joy in most kids. Add the word paint, and the fact that this is a super-fast craft to prepare, and it’s a win.

To make this beautiful fluffy snow paint you will need 3 ingredients: white glue, shaving cream (the white fluffy stuff; I like unscented), and glitter or sparkles. I was able to get all of these things at our local dollar store. I chose white sparkles to go along with the snow theme, but any colour of sparkle would be fun.

ONGOING EVENTS Every Thursday Free Admission Canadian Canoe Museum 5-8PM 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca

Mix equal parts shaving cream and white glue in a mixing bowl, once completely blended add the sparkles and mix some more. Sometimes the glue works best if you chill it in the fridge first. You want the mixture to stay like a fluffy cloud rather than runny. If in doubt add more shaving cream.

Every Sunday (now until March 2017) Warm up to your Museum 1-4PM Peterborough Museum and Archives 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

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Use a large paintbrush to create your snowy pictures on a dark coloured paper.

Through our trials I did find that using normal construction paper got a little soggy, so perhaps think about doubling up your papers, or use a heavier cardstock. Leave to dry for at least a day, sometimes more, due to the consistency of the fluffy paint it can take a while to set and dry completely. Once dry, the paint has a soft squishy consistency and sits up off the page.

January 2-6 2017 Child Holiday Shinny 9-10AM Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Dr., Port Hope Ages 11 and under/$3 www.porthope.ca/arena *CSA approved helmet and full face mask are mandatory for shinny programs.

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January 2-6 2017 Youth Holiday Shinny 10-11AM Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Dr., Port Hope Ages 12- 17 /$3 www.porthope.ca/arena *CSA approved helmet and full face mask are mandatory for shinny programs.

Ice Ornaments Spend time outside. Get some fresh air!

That is always my goal when trying to create new things for my kids to do.

Recently all the Christmas and Holiday decorations came down at our house, and after all the sparkles and bright lights things seemed a little drab. We decided to make some cute outdoor decorations for our front tree. Something wintery and festive that would still greet our guests.

Ice Ornaments – Pretty and wintery!

First we tracked down some plastic containers, then filled them with little bits of nature. We trimmed the tips off of our Christmas tree, added some cranberries I had hiding in the freezer, and some red sticks we found in our yard. (This is also a great excuse to go on a nature hunt to search for what you need.) Then fill the containers with water, the trick is to just cover the things you have put in your container with water. Then set them outside to freeze. I find pre-boiling the water then sitting to let cool before you use it leaves the ice it makes a lot clearer, without the white bits. Keep checking them, once they are half frozen cut up a drinking straw into short lengths and then stick it into the slush, creating a space for a ribbon to go through once they are completely frozen.

January 7 2017 Family Art Class 1-4PM $5/Person Warkworth Arts and Heritage Centre, 35 Church Street, Warkworth www.facebook.com/events/1811063635837548/ January 22 2017 Shoestring Orchestra Hansel and Gretel 4-5PM Brian Jones theatre, Lakefield College School 4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield www.childrenstage.org January 28 2017 Family drop-in Activities Canadian Canoe Museum 10:30AM-1:30PM 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca

Once frozen, pop out of the containers, string up with ribbon, and hang. They look lovely in the sunlight!

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The Path Less Travelled Last week, as I was giving creative input into this year’s sweatshirt design, I had a chance to reflect on the tagline in our logo “Inspiring Environmental Stewardship”. I paused to consider how “Inspiring” is both a descriptor as well as a verb or action word. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, to Inspire is “to influence or guide”, “to exert an animating, enlivening or exalting influence”. I thought of all the ways that our Camp counsellors and Outdoor Educators animate environmental principles through hands-on learning in our 180 acres of woods and wetlands and waterfront.

A student or camper can’t help but be inspired and infused with a deeper knowledge of the world around them.

Indeed Camp is an eco-system all its own with traditions and opportunities for self-knowledge and empathy for others. A true “Environmental Steward” sees their human community as an extension of the natural world and worthy of protection.

And in case you were wondering how to grow your own Environmental Steward, Camp Kawartha has spearheaded a fascinating document called “Pathway to Stewardship: A Framework for Children and Youth” with specific “benchmarks” (29 to be exact) from birth to adulthood. The steering committee has interviewed more than 75 community leaders from many sectors to develop this groundbreaking roadmap and continues to solicit input from the public.

The literature suggests strong links between environmental stewardship and a deeper sense of health and well-being in our young people. Now, more than ever, this should be a priority for us all.

For more information, contact peterboroughpathway@gmail.com.

Written by Shawna Foxton, Registrar, Camp Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre, 1010 Birchview Road, Douro Dummer

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Dr. Terry’s Zoo Christmas came and went with our nine furry best friends receiving their every wish. The biggest hit was a new king size bed. Yahoo! Chili Pepper claimed her rightful place dead centre, as any queen would have it. Spinnaker, our King Charles loves the ottoman as a take-off and arrival platform. Four of our six cats have claimed their territory with Mitzy taking the head of the bed as a safety zone. Even Amigo our Cuban import ventured onto the foot of the bed decked out in his new sweater. It has taken Amigo two years to migrate from the living room couch to his dog bed and finally to the foot of our bed. Rescue dogs make the very best of friends. Love, patience and of course treats pave the way to help them lose their insecurities and to know they are truly loved and safe. Chili Pepper, our Kingston rescue continues to insubordinate but compared to our feline population comes off as a pretty good girl!

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

With the holidays gone it’s time to turn our attention to our health. January and February are our dental months. Eightfive percent of pets over two have periodontal disease.

Food and bacteria form plaque. Inflamed gums allow bacteria access to the bloodstream where they travel to organs with the largest blood supply, the liver, lungs, heart, and kidneys. Chronic dental disease is not only painful but shortens one’s life span. For 20% off dental scaling and polishing during January and February call us at Parkhill Animal Hospital on Chemong Road at 705 745 4605.

Winter has returned so remember to top up those bird feeders with black oiled sunflower seeds. Your feathered friends will thank you. Enjoy the winter wonderland!

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

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

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11 Tips

TO HOUSETRAIN YOUR PUPPY IN RECORD TIME MANAGE EXPECTATIONS.

TAKE HIM OUT OFTEN.

PREPARE FOR ACCIDENTS.

FOCUS WHEN YOU’RE OUTSIDE.

You’re an adult. He’s a puppy. It’s easy to get upset when you find the latest surprise, there are bound to be a few accidents.

If you are surprised by a squish, the common reaction is anger.

If he associates your anger with what he did rather than where he did it, he might try to hide it.

CLEAN ACCIDENTS QUICKLY AND THOROUGHLY.

Take him out first thing in the morning, after he eats and drinks, and every 1-2 hours when he’s first home (yes, even at night).

Potty time is not play time. While you’re training him, take him out, wait for him to do his business, reward him, and take him back in.

TEACH HIM TO USE ONE SPOT.

Take him to the right spot every time and reward him when he goes there.

If smells linger, he’ll be attracted back to the same spot.

TEACH HIM A SIGNAL.

Everyone in your family should participate in the training so your puppy learns to go for everyone.

Hang a bell or a baby’s rattle near the door.

Ring the bell every time as you’re going out to potty, and gradually teach your dog to tap the bell with his paw each time he goes out.

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES.

CONTAIN HIM.

MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR.

If you’re containing him for short periods of time keep him in a very small area. It should be just big enough for him to comfortably stand up, turn around, and lie down. If you need to leave him longer put him in a larger area with easy to clean floors, use a litter pan or absorbent puppy pads to show him where it’s OK to go.

Reward him with a treat after he potties outside, and ignore the inside accidents. The only time to focus on the incorrect behavior: when you catch him while he’s doing it. Startle him enough to stop (do not scare him), move him quickly outside, and praise him when he goes in the right spot.

SET A SCHEDULE.

Remember what goes in, must come out! Structure his time for pottying AND for eating and drinking, and be sure to connect the two.

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Explore KIA’s Innovative New Safety Features The cornerstone of Kia’s philosophy when building automobiles is safety. Over the years, Kia has developed advanced technology to ensure that drivers and passengers are protected under all circumstances.

AHSS

Kia has perfected the use of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) to create strong and lighter body frames for vehicles.

Assembled using the brand’s patented techniques, Kia has incorporated an increasing ratio of AHSS to achieve exceptional rigidity and protection. Many of the current day Kia vehicles utilize twice as much AHSS than that of the previous generation models.

The hot stamping method with which the AHSS frame is put together is used to further reinforce the vulnerable areas within the passenger cabin. Hot stamping ensures that the processed steel is strengthened by up to five times its normal state.

Preventative technology for peace-of-mind Here are a few of the key avoidance safety features that prevent accidents and assist on the road:

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB): Identifies potential or imminent collision and reacts by automatically applying brakes to slow vehicle or bring it to a complete stop.

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• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS): Provides audio/visual warnings to alert drivers if they are straying out of their lane.

• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM): Monitors road conditions and automatically controls steering wheel and brakes to ensure stability while providing a safe and smooth ride.

Pedestrian Bumper System

Kia cars are also equipped with safety measures to protect not just drivers. In the case of impact between pedestrian and cars, Kia has added lower stiffeners to the bumper to minimize impact on the knees and legs of the pedestrian. The system ensures that pedestrians fall onto the hood of the vehicle rather than over and under the vehicle, thereby reducing critical harm to both collision parties.

And there you have it – some of Kia’s key safety features and technology that keep drivers (and everyone nearby) safe on the road. Kia’s tireless dedication to customer safety and protection has been recognized by the automobile industry and has helped us emerge among our competitors as a trustworthy and reliable brand. Stay with us as we continue to pursue our promise to deliver cars designed for ultimate safety, style and comfort.

Submitted By Lynn Hill, Vice President of Peterborough Kia www.PeterboroughKia.ca

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Peterborough Business Growth Every business faces questions around growth. How to grow? When to grow? Why do I want to grow? What is the full spectrum of issues in dealing with growth? What are the needs of the business for capital investment, human resources and marketing? What are my needs?

1. As a reaction to demand for your product or service; 2. Through acquisition and integration of existing businesses

paramount in business success

• Figure out the “who” in business. What is your mission?

The session wrapped up with a great question from the audience: As a community what can we do to help business?

Recently a panel discussion happened at the Peterborough Chamber’s Business Summit 2016. On the panel were: Marty Laskaris, The Publican House Brewery; Cam Taylor, OUTDOORsmart, and Peter Lawler, VP of Business Advisory Services, BDC

• Develop a fluid business plan for your year

• Support entrepreneurs

• Spend money to accelerate

• Share ideas

• Know your business and be able to identify the pain points

• If asked, be a part of an advisory board

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• Find uncontested market space

Our panelists had a few ideas:

• Strengthen the thought leadership around the vision of our local business community

• Invest in technology and software.

• This helps in several ways: you can collect more data and find ways to be more efficient • Understand that there could and most likely will be legislation at each level of government that could impact your business • Get smart about your business Here is the result of what happens when you get two of Peterborough’s amazing entrepreneurs and one of Canada’s leading business advisory minds on the same panel.

Business Development • Take the time and effort to understand each channel of the industry we were in • Aspirational growth has to match cash flow • Businesses need to plan for growth, otherwise they can get caught in the cycle of being unable to grow because they can’t keep up yet needing to grow because can’t keep up with demand • Two main ways a company can grow:

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• Customer service is what will set you apart

Nurturing Your Human Capital

• Invest in young people to help build the future workforce e.g. mentoring or internship • Understand that there is no magic wand to wave to create the perfect city or economy, but at the same time government and business need to limit the disconnect between the two and understand projects in a larger context

• Invest in your people and when hiring look for people with enthusiasm, passion, and initiative

Canada is really good at starting companies. Peter Lawler of BDC told us that 98% of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada have 1-99 employees and that 1 business in 1,000 passes the 100-employee mark to move into that next level. Lawler says ideally encouraging and supporting businesses to move to the next level is key.

• Find the common mindset and develop core values about the business that all employees share

​ ur panelists agreed that Peterborough O does have all of the right ingredients for success and our time is now!

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Kawartha Chamber’s

Awards of Excellence

The Kawartha Chamber’s Awards of Excellence Gala, held annually in November, celebrates local businesses, organizations, and community leaders.

presence on multi-platforms that now boast over 60,000 followers.

Finalists: Hard Winter Bread Company, Indian River Reptile Zoo Award Sponsor: BDC

Nine awards were presented at the 17th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala on November 4th.

Not-for-Profit Excellence, Camp Kawartha

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS! Commercial Development or Renovation, Blue Pigeon Resort Ten cottages plus a complex with five, multi-bedroom units have been wonderfully transformed inside and out. “You wouldn’t know it was the same place!” says the nominator. Finalists: Lakefield College School, Sunblockers Award Sponsor: Ennismore Automotive Repair

Entrepreneur Innovation, Cottage Country Connection New owners in 2014 have rebranded; in 2016, they moved to a glossy magazine format one year ahead of schedule. Rather than compete with, they embrace social media; giving advertisers a

Fostering outdoor and environmental awareness in our community and beyond via 90+ innovative programs, teacher training, sustainability workshops and ‘Pathway to Stewardship’ initiative.

Finalists: Apsley & District Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha, Lakefield Animal Welfare Society, Morton Community Healthcare Centre Award Sponsor: Darling Insurance

Retailer of the Year, Sunblockers Personalized service is the priority, positioning them as a distinct shopping destination. Staff are trained to listen to customers’ individual needs, make knowledgeable suggestions and give honest opinions. Since opening in 2003 sales have increased 550%.

Finalists: Celtic Connection, Classy Chassis & Cycles, Discovery Dream Homes, Lakefield Pantry Award Sponsor: Nexicom

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Five generations have been involved in this family owned and operated resort. In addition to cottages they offer a full-service spa, charter air service, horseback riding and more. Options for foodservice have a strong focus on local ingredients. Finalists: Beachwood Resort, Clearview Cottage Resort, Stoney Lake Market & Grill Award Sponsor: Peterborough Economic Development

Customer Service Excellence, Clearview Cottage Resort Their nominator notes, “The welcoming, caring and friendly personalities of this family are why the guests I met were return fans for over 10, 20 and 30 years.” They know all their guests by name and their interests. Finalists: Accurate Accounting & Tax Services, Griffin’s Greenhouses, Logan Tree Experts, Sunblockers, the chocolate rabbit Award Sponsor: Eastview Property Management

Outstanding Business Achievement, Nexicom Their origin dates back 115 years to a local telephone service provider. 75 staff provide knowledgeable, friendly service with a local touch. An excellent corporate citizen, they have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities, community initiatives, arts & culture projects and sports. Finalists: Discovery Dream Homes, Griffin’s Greenhouses Award Sponsor: County of Peterborough

Young Professional, Adam Noble Despite being the youngest person in the business, Adam Noble of Noblegen – a biomaterials company, is involved in all aspects of the business – from managing overall operations and longer term goals to human resources, financial management and much more. Adam’s nominator says, “He is putting the Peterborough area on the map. His dedication and focus have placed him on the world stage, and yet he has chosen to remain in the area to provide jobs and to give back to this community.” Finalists not announced. Award Sponsor: Community Futures Peterborough

Citizen of the Year, Karl Moher Karl has demonstrated a quiet and unwavering commitment to the area, as a business person, municipal politician and community initiator. While his community involvement is quite varied, his role as one of the founding directors of the Lakefield Community Medical Support Foundation is often cited for its positive impact on the community. Never one to seek the spotlight, Moher is proud of the accomplishment but quickly notes that he, “is only one small key in the initiative – it was a real community effort.”

Finalists not announced. Award Sponsor: RBC For more information on Award Recipients, visit www.kawarthachamber.ca.

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

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So You Want to Start a Business...

The Laws They Are A Changing American singer and poet Bob Dylan wrote “The times they are a changing” over 50 years ago and now he has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Society has caught up with Bob and in Canada the hippies have finally won the war. 2015 saw a “changing of the guard”(another Bob Dylan song) with Conservatives out and young Justin Trudeau becoming Prime Minister to restore his father’s Liberal view of society and bring change. Even Alberta elected an NDP government.

In the United States, we see opposite change as Donald Trump becomes President, in a last gasp of a dying generation, winning with 2.7 million less votes than his opponent, in the very flawed Electoral College system. In the UK a similar nostalgic backlash led to Brexit, an attempt to restore the greatness of the British Empire. These changes will affect us, as the world is a smaller place now.

For Canada, the most talked about change is the upcoming legalization of marijuana. The Trudeau Government is working out the tricky details. Will it be big business that runs the show or mom and pop pot shops? In 2016 we saw that we are not there yet, as Peterborough police have enforced the existing laws.

Meanwhile, large corporations have legally sold marijuana to medically licensed users, using Canada Post as the method of delivery. It is not bad for those who have sympathetic doctors, but demand for legal cannabis is huge and it will be regulated by a system to be set up by the Trudeau Government for sale to anyone over 19.

Other laws emerging from Ottawa have recently made assisted suicide legal for people with serious physical health issues.

Peterborough’s own young Member of Parliament Maryam Monsef is at the helm for changes in the electoral system which will bring in proportional representation in the Federal Government. This will likely ensure that there will be no turning back on the social change our federal government will bring as the Conservatives will not be able to form a government again and left or moderate coalitions will become the norm.

You have an idea, a talent, an itch to be an entrepreneur. How do you make it a reality? There are many books written on the subject and your friends have lots of opinions, but where you really should start is with a free meeting with an expert.

There are three main options in Peterborough: • The Business Advisory Centre at the offices of Peterborough Economic Development (210 Wolfe Street) has free advice on starting a small business and they frequently have free sessions with local professionals.

• The Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation (351 Charlotte Street) also provides free advice with the added benefit of offering small loans and grants to successful applicants.

• The Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster (270 George Street) has Entrepreneurship & Small Business Programs and mentorship from local business leaders.

In addition, both the provincial and federal levels of government have websites dedicated to the subject which are packed full of information. A quick Google search using “starting a business in Ontario” will get you started.

You need to do research and you need a plan. Specifically, you need to research how your idea would stack up in the marketplace – these are known as the 4 Ps: pricing, product definition, promotion strategies, and place (where to sell).

Once you have that information and have made your sales projections you need to find out all the potential costs and do a financial plan showing the cash flows.

It’s easy to come up with business ideas, but not as easy to actually launch and build a profitable business. Many startup businesses fail in the first few years so make sure you do your homework!

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

In Ontario, we still have a Liberal Government which is partnering with Trudeau on change. A big change that we will notice is the requirement that restaurant chains have to post nutritional and calorie information on the food they sell. A change that people of every generation will like is the end to the legal expiry of Air Miles and other loyalty points accumulated by consumers.

Highway 407 is progressing slowly towards Peterborough and new laws restrict tinting of car windows and require transport truck drivers to have more training.

As Bob Dylan said the old road is rapidly aging, get out of the new one if you can’t lend a hand, for the times they are a changing.

Submitted by Murray H. Miskin, Miskin Law Office in Peterborough, www.miskinlaw.ca

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Getting down to business in tourism has not been a smooth road. From a significant cut in federal funding for tourism, to increased competition for the travel dollar, to growth in the number of international people travelling to Canada, to years of an up and down dollar with one of our closer tourist draw areas (the United States), it’s been a wild ride for the sector.

Recently, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a report called: Closing the Tourism Gap on our provincial tourism sector. Some have asked why the Chamber is writing about tourism and the answer is simple: many tourism based businesses in our area are Chamber members and many are small businesses.

In the global economy, tourism is an area of growth with 9 percent of global GDP and supporting one in 11 jobs (Closing the Tourism Gap 2016). One of the main points in the Chamber report is that globally, international visits have been increasing and Ontario has not been able to attract visitors at the same pace.

In its recently released strategic framework on tourism called Growing Ontario Together, the province also recognizes the need to tap into the increasing number of international visitors. As the province works through its strategy, the Chamber report makes nine recommendations to ensure that Ontario doesn’t miss out. Both reports reference the fact that international travelers stay longer, spend more and often, because of a great experience, become our ambassadors.

The recommendations from the business community include: 1. Develop a government-wide Ontario tourism strategy with measurable targets 2. Work with relevant partners to improve the timeliness of tourism data dissemination, specifically related to visitor spending, as well as the scope of available tourism data 3. Work with industry to more clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the

province’s tourism organizations 4. Work with tourism operators to reduce regulatory and cost burdens, and add tourism to the Red Tape Challenge 5. Support industry efforts to address the labour shortage by prioritizing workforce development.

The government should establish a Tourism Industry Table as part of its Highly Skilled Workforce Strategy 6. Incorporate tourism considerations into provincial infrastructure investments 7. Improve Ontario’s air travel cost competitiveness by reducing the aviation fuel tax

of Tourism, Culture and Sport recently released the tourism statistics from 2014.

Traditionally, statistics are two years behind the current year.

Among the available statistics is the Economic Impact of Tourism in Ontario for 2014 which shows visitor spending in the province to be almost $24 billion.

Where does the Peterborough area fit in? Provincially, Peterborough is part of Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8).

The City and County are also served by the local tourism office - Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism - which is also the Destination Marketing Organization for Peterborough.

8. Leverage the potential of the sharing economy to expand tourism by promoting consistent easy-to-follow rules across Ontario 9. Create greater consistency and predictability in provincial tourism marketing funding by moving to a multiyear funding model Camels at Riverview Park & Zoo

Some of these recommendations are already in various stages of implementation and the Chamber network hopes to see them realized.

For example, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce believes that the tourism sector should be studied through the lens of the province’s Red Tape Challenge. “We feel this type of analysis and feedback directly from businesses involved will help the government understand the needs of this economic sector and identify the pinch points,” adds Stuart Harrison, President & CEO, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.

The provincial government has now committed to include the tourism sector in the Red Tape Challenge, but specific dates and timelines have not been identified.

The issue of timely data on the sector was also a common thread through discussions and at the provincial level. The Ministry

A view of the Peterborough Marina & centennial fountain from the LiftLock Cruise Boat

“As an active member of the tourism community in Ontario, we're glad to see so many organizations involved in the call to improve the timeliness of tourism data dissemination, particularly as it related to visitation and spending, “says Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO of Peterborough Economic Development.

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The Peterborough Liftlock

to tell us who is coming, how they’re coming and what they do when they get here.

“We were pleased to have been part of the background discussions for this report with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce through the Peterborough Chamber,” says Brenda Wood, Executive Director of Kawarthas Northumberland. “We are happy to see the report includes a recommendation for the provincial government to move to a multi-year funding model for provincial tourism marketing funding. The consistency and predictability of such a model would help us in the marketing and promotion of the region and its businesses.”

The nine recommendations above, starting with a comprehensive strategy with clear and measurable targets for growth, are a map that reflects the industry’s needs and supports. Global growth in tourism is projected to grow until at least 2030, and the province has committed to meeting or exceeding 3.3 percent growth in international visits over the next five years, so there is significant opportunity for tourism businesses to tap into and stay competitive in the international destination race.

ON Tourism Stats 2014 Released by Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Statistics for Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) 5.6 million visits 65% of visits were between April and end of September 2.46 million visits involved one overnight $127 average spend per overnight stay RTO8 covers Kirkfield to Port Hope to Peterborough to Campbellford to Apsley

Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist, The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

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New Location for Hunt4Dreams in Bobcaygeon

Lakeshore Designs Opens New-Concept Retail Store

It Was a Very Good Year for Peterborough KIA!

Ever since Tom and Wendy Hunt moved to Cottage Country they have immersed themselves in the community and worked tirelessly to help promote Bobcaygeon and the surrounding areas. Tom was the 2016 winner of the Citizen of the Year Award from the Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards.

Where else in the Kawarthas can you walk into a retail store and chat with an award-winning designer while you shop?

Angela Jones of Lakeshore Designs regularly appears on CP24 Breakfast Television and is also a regular guest on CHEX TV’s Morning Show where she chats about her work.

2016 was an amazing year for Peterborough Kia. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in style with a wine and cheese party attended by our customers and families, and we added two more positions to our Peterborough KIA family, bringing the staff total to 17.

Both Tom and Wendy have worked hard on their clients' behalf and have built a solid reputation for honesty and professionalism based on sound knowledge and integrity, and now their business is growing.

Angela and her team of designers welcome visitors to their new retail store on Lakefield Road to browse the spacious building which showcases a bathroom, a kitchen, and a bedroom design on the premises. Bring along a photo of an area in your home you need advice on and receive suggestions as you explore the beautiful accessories and items tagged with various design styles. No matter what size of budget you're working with, after consulting with the experts you can return home to confidently make changes on your own.

Tom and Wendy are pleased to announce that Hunt4Dreams Realty Inc. Brokerage will be relocating to 42A Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon effective January 23, 2017.

They would like to invite you to attend the Grand Opening of their new offices on February 1, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for refreshments and goodies.

The Hunts are very excited to be able to relocate their business in order to serve their clients better. Doubling the size of the premises at their new Bolton Street location will ensure client listings receive the maximum amount of exposure.

Last year they successfully completed the interior decoration of three Princess Margaret's Early Bird Lottery Cottages and were the interior decorator for three Linwood Home designs which were named as one of the five finalists in all of Canada by the Canadian Home Builders Association Awards for Housing Excellence.

“Wishing all of our clients, prospects, friends and family a very Happy New Year for 2017. May it be filled with health, wealth, and happiness in whatever form it may come for you and your family.” Tom and Wendy Hunt

Nominated in the Best Commercial Development or Renovation category in the 2016 Kawartha Chamber Excellence Awards, they also completed a halfmillion-dollar renovation in the Huntsville area which was a huge success.

Hunt4Dreams Realty, 42A Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon www.hunt4dreams.com

Lakeshore Designs, 2968 Lakefield Road, Selwyn www.lakeshorehd.ca

Since 1994

Part of our success is the KIA product itself. In 2016, KIA models won many quality, design and safety awards including J.D. Power’s No. 1 spot in initial quality. It was the first time in 27 years that a non-premium brand has topped the rankings. It is also the second consecutive year that KIA, which ranked second in 2015, has led all non-premium makes in initial quality.

KIA even outranked such premium brands as Porsche, BMW and Lexus.

We recognize that it is important to give back to the community that we live in and do business in. In 2016, we sponsored children’s hockey teams, provided numerous silent auction items and donated gifts and door prizes for many fundraisers. We actively support not for profits that are close to our heart like CNIB, the Cancer Society, PRHC and others. Our annual “Drive Change” day in August was another success raising over $1,100.00 for Camp Maple Leaf, a summer camp for children of our Military.

We look forward to another great year in 2017!

Brian Norman and Lynn Hill Peterborough Kia www.PeterboroughKia.ca

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Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies to play Academy Theatre

FREE Public Skating

January 1 2017

January 2 - 6 2017

January 3 2017

2-4PM Evinrude ATOM Pad 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.peterborough.ca

2:30-3:30PM Ops Community Centre, 2569 Hwy. 7, Lindsay www.kawarthalakes.on.ca

January 4 2017

3:15-5:15PM Northcrest Arena, 100 Marina Blvd., Peterborough www.peterborough.ca 11AM-12:30PM Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Dr., Port Hope www.porthope.ca/arena 2:30-3:30PM Emily/Omemee Community Centre, 212 Sturgeon Point Rd., Omemee www.kawarthalakes.on.ca

2-4PM Evinrude ATOM Pad 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.peterborough.ca

The Academy Theatre will welcome 28, the return of Alan Doyle March

January 5 2017

in a much-anticipated show that will attract hundreds of fans from a wide

area. Backed by his talented band The

Beautiful Gypsies, the former Great Big Sea singer/guitarist Doyle will play three a tour dates in southern Ontario following through the U.S.

2-3:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca

“We’d been talking about booking Alan

Doyle sometime during our anniversary celebrations in 2017-2018,” said Academy

manager Don Hughes. “Suddenly we received an enquiry from an agent about three dates in late March. We had one of those dates open, and now we’re thrilled

to welcome him back to this grand old

theatre.”

Tickets have been on sale for only a

week, and with no local advertising

sales are already brisk. Fans are advised

to purchase tickets soon to avoid

disappointment.

Early signs are that 2017 will be a year of many exciting performers at the

Academy Theatre. Offerings lined

up so far include a Yuk Yuks Comedy

Night (fundraiser for Kawartha Food Rick Source), comedian/political satirist Mercer (Women’s Resources Marquee Event), classic country star Mickey

Gilley, and Scottish-Canadian tenor John

McDermott. “We’re truly achieving an

increased diversity in our programming,”

said Hughes. “We want the Academy to attract a wide variety of audiences from all over the City of Kawartha Lakes and well beyond. We’re working hard on

getting several entertainers in to appeal hardly to many demographics, and we’ve

begun our task.”

Look for many more interesting developments at the Academy Theatre in

Lindsay. For more information, visit www. academytheatre.ca or call the box office

at 705-934-9111.

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2:30-3:30PM Ops Community Centre, 2569 Hwy. 7, Lindsay www.kawarthalakes.on.ca 3-4PM Emily/Omemee Community Centre, 212 Struegeon Point Rd., Omemee www.kawarthalakes.on.ca January 6 2017 11AM-12:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca January 7 2017 12-12:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca January 8 2017 1-1:50PM Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Rd, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca January 15 2017 1-1:50PM Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Rd, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca January 22 2017 1-1:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca January 28 2017 12-12:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca January 29 2017 1-1:50PM Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Rd, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca February 3 2017 12-2PM Lindsay Recreation Complex 133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 1:30-2:30PM Bobcaygeon Community Centre, 51 Mansfield Dr., Bobcaygeon www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 1:30-2:30PM Bobcaygeon Community Centre, 51 Mansfield Dr., Bobcaygeon www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Ops Community Centre, 2569 Highway 7 , Lindsay www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Emily/Omemee Community Centre, 212 Stugen Rd., Omemee www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Manvers Community Centre, 697 Hwy 7A, Bethany www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Little Britain Community Centre, 9 Arena Rd., Little Britain www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Oakwood Community Centre, 1010 Eldon Rd., Oakwood www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 3-4PM Fenelon Falls Community Centre, 27 Vetrans Way, Fenelon Falls www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 3:30-5PM Woodville/Eldon Community Centre, 105 Union St., Woodville www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca February 5 2017 1-1:50PM Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Rd, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca February 11 2017 12-12:50PM Lakefield Arena, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.selwyntownship.ca February 12 2017 1-1:50PM Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Rd, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca February 20 2017 12-2PM Lindsay Recreation Complex, 133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2-4PM Fenelon Falls Community Centre, 27 Vetran Way, Fenelon Falls www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Oakwood Community Centre, 1010 Eldon Rd., Oakwood www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Ops Community Centre, 2569 Highway 7, Lindsay www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Manvers Community Centre, 697 Hwy 7A, Bethany www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 2:30-3:30PM Emily/Omemee Community Centre, 212 Stugeon Rd., Omemee www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca 4-5PM Bobcaygeon Community Centre, 51 Mansfield Dr., Bobcaygeon www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca

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EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS Every Thursday Free Admission Canadian Canoe Museum 5-8PM 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca

Every Sunday (until March 2017) Warm up to your Museum 1-4PM Peterborough Museum and Archives 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www. peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca December 17 2016 – March 19 2017 “Arresting Images” – Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www. peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

January 7 2017

January 21 2017

January 28 2017

Snofest – Family Skate 9:45AM-11:15PM Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy 7:30PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

January 9 2017

January 21 2017

Snofest Adult Art Afternoon AGP 2-4PM Art Gallery of Peterborough, 250 Crescents St.www. peterboroughsnofest.ca

Snofest – Winter Carnival on the Hill 9AM-1PM Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

Homemade Stew Concert 7:30PM Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion - 5358 County Road 21, Haliburton https://store6976190.ecwid. com/#!/Homemade-Stew-Sat-Jan-282017/p/50804262/category=13350018

January 10 2017

January 21 2017

Snofest – Hutchison House Museum ‘Fireside Tea and Dessert’ 2-4PM *reservations needed, tickets $5 270 Brock St., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

Winter Live Music Series Pine Box String Band 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca

January 4 – 15 2017 Kawartha

January 12 2017

Artists Gallery and Studio: ‘Warm in the Cold’ Wednesday to Sunday 1-4PM Thursdays: 1-7PM, O’Connell Rd., Peterborough **KAGS gallery will be closed December 19, 2016 through January 3, 2017. events@ kawarthaartists.org or 705-741-2817420

Full Moon Series: Moon Yoga 7-8:30PM Abbey Gardens, 1012 Garden gate Drive, Haliburton

Friends’ Speaker Series, Armchair Travel 10-11:30AM Douro-Dummer Public Library, 435 Fourth Line, Douro Call 705-652-8599 to reserve seating.

January 7 – 31 2017 City of Peterborough 40th Snofest Winter Carnival www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

January 24 – February 1 2017 2017 Winter Sleddog World Championship www.worlddogsleddingchampionships.ca

January 29 – February 5 2017 2017 Ontario Provincial Curling Championships Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy St., Cobourg www. ontariocurlingchamps.ca

Febraury 24 2017 – March 5 2017 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Northumberland Players 2PM 20 Queen St., Port Hope www. northumberlandplayers.ca

January 7 2017 Winter Live Music Series - Washboard Hank 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settles Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca/ activities/arts-entertainment

January 7 2017 Dysart et al 150th Celebration 4-8PM Haliburton Arena, 728 Mountain St, Haliburton http://www.dysartetal.ca/ event/dysarts-sesquicentennial-winterevent/

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January 13 2017

January 21 2017

January 23 2016

Snofest – YMCA Youth Night (AGES 10-14) 7-9PM 123 Aylmer St., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

Robby Burns Night 6-11PM Wilberforce Legion Branch 624, 1007 Burleigh Rd, Wilberforce $15/Person

January 14 2017

January 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 2017

Snowfest – Visit the Planetarium 11AM-3PM, $2/Person, Kenner Secondary School 633 Monaghan Rd. S., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

Cobourg Savoury Celebrations www.cobourgtourism.ca

January 14 2017 Winter Live Music Series - Evangeline Gentle 3-5PM Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca

January 14 2017 Battle of the Magicians 8PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

January 15 2017 Snofest Discovery Day – OFAH 11AM-3PM Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters 4601 Guthrie Dr., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

January 20 – 22 2017 Kiteboarding Snowkite Weekend - Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line Keene www.elmhirst.ca

January 20 2017 Snofest – Family Swim 6:30-8PM Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

January 26 2017 Harpdog Brown with Special Guest Al Lerman 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

January 27, 28 & 29 2017 Reframe, Peterborough International Film Festival www.reframefilmfestival.ca

January 28 2017 Winter Live Music Series Mayhemingways 3-5PM Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca/activities/ arts-entertainment

January 28 2017 Robby Burns Dinner 4:30-11PM LIUNA Local 183 Training Centre, 560 Dodge St. Cobourg www.cobourghighlandgames.ca

January 28 2017 Apsley Winter Carnival 2017 9AM-9PM North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd., Apsley http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ apsleylionson/index.php

January 29 2017 Snowfest Music by Jake 2-3PM Peterborough Square 360 George St. N., Peterborough www.peterboroughsnofest.ca

January 30 2017 Pat and Phyllis Gallen Ice Fish Derby Wilberforce Legion Branch 624, 1007 Burleigh Rd, Wilberforce Call: 705-448-2221 *Pending Ice Conditions

February 3, 4 & 5 2017 Polarfest 2017 Township of Selwyn 1310 Centre Line, Peterborough www.selwyntownship.ca/en/ discoverourtownship/polarfest

February 4 2017 Winter Live Music Series Hurtin’ for Certain 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www. elmhirst.ca/activities/ arts-entertainment

February 4 2017 Billy Joel and the Piano Men 8PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

February 4 2017 Peterborough Symphony Orchestra Northern Voyage 7:30PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

February 4 2017 Peterborough Pop Ensemble, An Afternoon with Gershwin, Porter and Berlin 2-4PM Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough www.markethall.org or www.popensemble.com

February 5 2017 Some Enchanted Evening with Ben Heppner, Rebecca Caine, Jean Stillwell & Gary Relyea 3PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

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February 18 2017

February 24 2017

Full Moon Series: Snowshoe Under the Stars 7-9PM Abbey Gardens, 1012 Garden gate Drive, Haliburton http://abbeygardens.ca

Royal Wood with Special Guest Diana Chittester 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

Legends of Motown 7:30PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

Classic Albums Live Sticky Fingers 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

February 10 2017

February 17 2017

George Olliver 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

Duo Percussion 7:30-9PM Bryan Jones Theatre, Lakefield College School 4391 County Rd. 29, Lakefield www.performingartslakefield.org

Haliburton and District Lions Club Polar Bear Challenge Register: 10AM-12PM Begins 1PM Contact: Jim Frost 705 457-4031

February 11 2017

February 17 2017

Winter Live Music Series Bonus Numbers 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca

Colin James with Special Guest Tami Neilson 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

February 18 2017

February 18 2017 OFAH Family Ice Fishing Day 2017 10AM-2PM Chemong Lake. A free event held on Ontario Family Fishing Weekend where no fishing license is required by Canadian residents.

February 25 2017 Winter Live Music Series Jimmy Tri-Tone Band 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca

February 25 2017 Everything Fitz – The Fitzgeralds 2PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

February 11 2017

February 18 2017

February 20 2017

February 25 2017

Steve Michaels: Aloha 8PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

Winter Live Music Series - High and Lonesome 3-5PM, Elmhirst’s Resort 1045 Settlers Line, Keene www.elmhirst.ca

Family Day Rotary Activities Harbourfront Park (behind Victoria Hall) Skating on outdoor rink + more www.cobourgtourism.ca

Murray McLauchlan 7:30PM Showplace Peterborough, 290 George St. N., Peterborough www.showplace.org

February 18 2017

February 21, 22, 23 2017 – 2017

Annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival www.dorsetsnowball.com

Ontario 55+ Winter Games www.2017cobourg55wintergames.com

The February Folk Folly 1-5PM Downtown Peterborough www.facebook.com/ events/1056847677759731/

February 11 2017 Haliburton Forest Snowmobile Poker Run 8AM-5PM Call: 1-800-631-2198

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