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THE PYLE GROUP

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Inside: A Farm Wedding Story

TOP SMALL BUSINESS APPS OF 2017

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A FARM WEDDING STORY

WINTER MAINTENANCE AT THE COTTAGE

Letter from the Publishers Planning for a Record Year for Your Professional and Personal Life

2016 Business Awards of Excellence

Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient

With the start of each new year we look to the year ahead, assessing the weaknesses and challenges of the year prior, and setting in motion plans for change.

This can mean better organizational strategies and utilizing the many tools available in Apps and Planners for time management.

To succeed one needs a plan – a map for your success if you will.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

Taking the time to reflect and plan is key for both your business and your personal life.

Want more time with your family and loved ones? – You need to plan for it.

Want more sales? – yup – you need a plan for that too.

Life is busy – there is no question about it, but having a plan for a “different and more successful year ahead” takes effort.

We encourage you to take a day at minimum and reflect on the past year, and plan for the changes you want to see in the year ahead.

List the pros and cons of your actions in 2017 and create a plan for 2018 that addresses your weaknesses and enhances your strengths, in both your professional and your personal life.

A wise man once said – “The man who made time – made plenty of it” though somehow, we never seem to feel that we have enough time. Make the time this year and commit to a project for change – you’ll be glad you did.

We wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2018 – Please reach out to us if we can assist you in furthering your business marketing goals, we look forward to showing you what we can do!

Your Cottage Country Connection Team In Print – Online – On Social Media www.cottagecountryconnection.com publisher@cottagecountryconnection.com 705-652-8777

Distribution from Peterborough to Halliburton and Lindsay to Campbellford + NEW for 2018!

Now in Cobourg, Port Hope and Port Perry.

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CONTENTS JAN/FEB

2018

YOUR GUIDE BUSINESS FEATURE PAGES 6 - 19 HOME & COTTAGE PAGES 20 - 31 CONTRACTORS CORNER PAGE 31 WEDDINGS FEATURE PAGES 32 - 45 FOR YOUR HEALTH PAGES 46 - 49

06 COVER STORY

PETS & VETS PAGES 50 - 51

ANDREW PYLE & THE PYLE GROUP CELEBRATING 10 YEARS

RECIPES PAGES 52 KIDS CORNER PAGES 55 MARKETPLACE PAGES 56 COTTAGE COUNTRY EVENTS PAGES 58

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10 Cottage Country Business 2018 Q&A 15 Top Apps of 2017 for Small Business 30 Shoreline Work - Is Your Contractor Insured?

32 A Farm Wedding Story 35 Rin Tin Tin's Wedding Planner Jennifer Grozelle A FARM WEDDING

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WINTER MAINTENANCE AT THE COTTAGE

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EVENTS Since 1994

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2017

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Another Year of Growth & Change for the Pyle Group More than a decade ago, Andrew Pyle made a commitment to clients that his wealth management practice would not grow at the expense of clients. In other words, adding clients without building the infrastructure beneath was neither desirable or feasible in this changing and more complex environment. Individuals, families and businesses wanted more than just a portfolio.

They wanted comprehensive and holistic planning, a place to discuss estate planning, a sounding board to see if they were in the right insurance policies or whether they needed something different. At the same time Andrew would hear a common refrain for there to be a more coordinated approach between financial, legal and tax partners.

The Pyle Group entered 2017 with the

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same customer focused agenda as always and a commitment to – create value, reduce financial anxiety and be the client’s quarterback on wealth issues.

The financial industry has gone through some significant changes in the past few years, with increased regulatory attention to disclosure, fairness, suitability and transparency. At the same time, institutions and advisory teams have had to step up their game when it comes

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to anti-money laundering, cyber-crime and terrorism. Most of this occurs in the background where clients do not see the resources and time needed to provide for their financial safety and wellbeing.

It does require a continual upgrading of team education and capabilities.

The milestones the Pyle Group achieved this past year are too many to cover in this article, but here are some key ones.

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The team added another full wealth advisor in 2017 as Ally Pyle transitioned from business development officer. She now partners with their Investment Associate Eileen Huggins to expand their wealth management platform to families in Ontario. Emily Downie has also become the central financial planning representative for the team as they pursue the goal of making sure that every client not only has a plan, but has one that is updated at least every three years. As the business has grown, the support from Senior Associate Brittany Scott and Administrative Assistant Tammy Sargeant has been invaluable. As of November 1st, Andrew also took over responsibility for the Peterborough branch and the support from the entire team has been critical to projecting to the community the client-focused wealth management platform that is both needed and deserved.

Planning Takes on an Even Greater Importance with a Business

Andrew Pyle,

MA, CFP, CIM, FMA, FCSI Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager

Ally Pyle, B. Sc. Econ.

Wealth Advisor

Eileen Huggins, FMA, CIM Investment Associate

It is a fact. Small businesses in this country have and still do account for the lion’s share when it comes to employment growth and the building of strong communities. This past year has been somewhat stressful as the federal government introduced proposed changes to how private corporations are taxed and this has influenced how families plan for the transfer of their business legacies across generations. Recall that only a few years ago the previous government affected changes to how testamentary trusts are taxed and this past year new rules kicked in which decreased the funding amounts for permanent life insurance policies held in private corporations.

Rather than continuously lament about the negative changes facing small businesses in the region, we know that the individuals and families who run them have to look forward and adapt. This is why it is crucial to implement the same best practices with respect to planning as you would with your personal life and investments. And this planning cannot be done in isolation but through a partnership between the various professionals that advise you in your business dealings. Accountants, lawyers and wealth advisors must stay on top of legislative and industry changes. They must coordinate and they must be proactive.

For some families that have wrapped up their businesses, it may be advisable to also wrap up the associated holding companies with that business given ongoing costs associated with tax and legal service.

Some restructuring may also be required for those businesses that continue to operate and there has to be an eye to the potential for further changes down the road. In the event a business is wrapped up, what next? How does this fit into the personal financial plan of someone, such that lifestyle needs are addressed, alongside the legal and tax implications? In short, 2018 will be a year where many will have to address business and personal planning for the first time and, even for those who have always done so, it will be a year where tax changes will require a new course laid in.

Emily Downie, B.A., CFP Senior Associate

Brittany Scott, B.A. Senior Associate

Tammy Sargeant, B.A Administrative Associate

Andrew Pyle, Branch Manager, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager

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Transportation Services for Airport Departure, Pickup & Events With the price of fuel and the cost of parking at the airport, driving from Cottage Country to the airport has become an expensive adventure and most of us are shocked when we realise the cost involved.

Hiring a livery service that is friendly courteous and affordable can be challenging. Whether it’s a van or a car, you need to get to the airport safely and on time – and at a reasonable price.

When you are having an event or function involving alcohol; drinking and driving is a huge concern. You want your guests to have a good time, but you also want them safely home at the end of the event.

A-Direct Limousine offers transportation services with both cars and vans, for airport and events transportation. They also handle other transportation needs on a case by case basis.

A-Direct Limousine services the GTA and beyond. They can transport you to airports and train stations across the GTA, Ottawa, Montreal, Buffalo, and Rochester. Drivers are friendly and will get you there safely and on time. You can contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Let their professional drivers take the stress out of your transportation plans.

Call 705-741-3444 or Email at: adirectlimousine@nexicom.net www.adirectlimousine.com

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Days Inn & Suites Lindsay is a fresh building full of old-time character.

Newly built, The Days Inn opened in 2015 featuring 73 spacious and modern guest rooms and suites. With ten out of eleven hotel owners being Lindsay locals they each had a hand in creating the final touches throughout the hotel. For example, the wooden porte-cochère was hand made by Pat Murphy as well as the beautiful live wood tables in the lobby (these were made from a tree in his back yard—guests constantly ask about them because they are stunning!) The art throughout the hotel was photographed by Jennifer Boksman, another hotel owner. The cozy design throughout the hotel includes a lot of wood to incorporate the old railroad town Lindsay was once known as.

Well known for its outstanding customer service and cleanliness the Days Inn makes for a great home away from home. As the only hotel in Lindsay with a pool their heated indoor, saltwater one is open to local Lindsay residents who are welcome to come and use it at their leisure for a small fee. The Days Inn also offers furry family members a pet friendly stay, free Daybreak Café breakfast, and is licensed to accommodate events in their conference rooms and guest rooms.

Only a kilometer away, Kent Street (Lindsay’s Main Street) offers a variety of restaurants and shopping. Located beside Fleming College, in front of the Lindsay Recreation Complex, and close to both the LEX and Ross Memorial Hospital, the Days Inn and suites is situated to accommodate you wherever your trip to the Kawarthas may lead.

Days Inn & Suites 134 Angeline St S Lindsay, www.daysinnlindsay.com 705 328 0100

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Charming & Pet Friendly Days Inn Lindsay

Supporting Local A 2018 Resolution After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season the new year brings new goals and resolutions.

Now that we are into 2018, and the festive season is behind us, it is still important to think local when purchasing products and services. Winter months can be lean for many local businesses, so this is a great time of year to think local, and support your neighbours.

Incorporate a ‘local’ theme to your New Years Resolution this year. Do you have a health or weight loss goal? Consult a local trainer, or gym. Looking to travel? Book with a local travel agent.

Thinking about home improvements? Hire a local contractor or tradesperson.

Perhaps you want to get more involved in your community. Local charities and organizations are always looking for dedicated community volunteers. Contact the local branch of your favourite charity, or not-for-profit organization, to see what opportunities are available.

Get involved in the business community. The Chamber has several volunteer committees where you can share your expertise. This is a great opportunity to support your community, and enhance your professional development. While volunteers are welcomed throughout the year, it is appreciated if you express your interest early in the year, to assist with initial planning. Contact the Chamber office for details.

Many businesses and professionals, in your own backyard, can help you reach your goals for the New Year! Perhaps your resolution is simply, to think local when the need arises, and continue this theme throughout the year.

The Kawartha Chamber has over 350 members who can help you achieve your goals and resolutions in 2018. Visit the Member Directory at www.kawarthachamber.ca for businesses in your area.

Or, stop in to the Chamber office, 12 Queen Street, under the town clock in Lakefield, where staff can refer you to local businesses to meet your needs.

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism proudly represents members in Curve Lake, Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha, Selwyn, and Trent Lakes. 705-652-6963 • www.kawarthachamber.ca

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BUSINESS Q&A 2018 What was your business's single achievement that you are most proud of in 2017?

Lockside Trading Lockside Trading Company has opened their second location at 183 Highland Street in downtown Haliburton! Just as exceptional as its original location that is celebrated its 30th anniversary as a multi-award-winning retailer. Both locations are in constant change year round offering a multitude of choice from quality furniture, home décor, unique lighting, window treatments, great giftware, casual clothing, plus everything in between. Lockside also offers a successful Interior Design Service, covering everything for your home / cottage/ and commercial space. With dedicated staff and quality products, they cater to customers on any budget, in any location, with any look and style. This interior design service is complimentary when purchasing furniture from them, having all your design needs under one-roof. Including in-store and on-site consultations, room layouts, color and fabric selections. It is a service that works with the customer, giving direction and confidence creating a living space that they dream of in or out of the home.

Merit Travel Group - Kendra Tainsh We are so proud of our Merit Travel Longstays program and this year we were excited to present our exclusive 2018 Longstays Brochure.

The program has grown immensely. Our Longstay packages are a collection of longer duration holidays, allowing travellers to spend up to 30 days in their favourite destination – Portugal, Spain, Italy, Hawaii and many more. Our clients love the way the packages allow them to live like a local, with the perks of being a tourist! Packages include round-trip airfare, condo style accommodations, cultural excursions, transfers, taxes, and a local representative or Merit Travel tour host. Longstays are only available at Merit Travel and we feel a lot of pride in them here in our Peterborough branch.

Lifestyle Home Products Bill (left) & Keith Carroll (right) In August we opened our Peterborough showroom, located at our factory at 944 Crawford Drive. As part of our 150,000-sq.-ft. factory, this showroom is about letting both homeowners and the building trades see – up close – where their custom sunrooms, windows and doors are made. They can experience the factory setting where we apply the highest manufacturing standards.

At our Official Grand Opening, my brother Bill and myself were thrilled with the warm reception Lifestyle was given by Mayor Daryl Bennett, other city officials and business members. We really enjoy manufacturing in the City of Peterborough. On the day of our Grand Opening it was also a thrill to see some of our first customers from the Toronto area. They came out to congratulate us on our new, larger manufacturing space.

Locally and across the province, people are becoming aware that Lifestyle Home Products is a one-stop shop for quality, custom-made windows, doors and sunrooms, as well as lifetime metal roofing shingles, porch enclosures and awnings. For certain, 2017

Peterborough Museum & Archives On exhibition from April through June 2017, the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) hosted an exhibition titled, "A Matter of Ownership: First Peoples and Métis Objects in the Peterborough Museum & Archives' Collection". This exhibit was curated in-house, and comprised of Indigenous artifacts. The purpose of this exhibition was to repatriate the objects – some ceremonial and sacred – back to the homes from which they originated. Museum officials worked closely with Anne Taylor, cultural archivist with the Curve Lake Cultural Centre, and her colleague Tracey Taylor to determine where some of the artifacts originally came from. Different communities used specific beads and colour-schemes when creating ceremonial wardrobe pieces. The design is like a fingerprint showing where the artifact was made and when. It is the PMA's hope that all of the objects are returned. Currently, the Tsulquate reserve of Kwakwaka'wakw people (located in British Columbia) has responded indicating that a headband and oil bowl that were on display will likely be returned.

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was a good year to bring home the message of “Factory Pricing” – but to also show the public that we pride ourselves on our custom installation services everywhere.

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Bert's Appliances In 2017 Bert's Appliances renovated their showroom and are now open for the Grand Reveal - Stop in and check it out!

Coming in 2018: G.E is introducing their NEW product line, available at Bert's Appliances, Black Slate and Black stainless steel appliances.

Berts is Family owned and operated since 1969!

Classy Potties To Go This is a tough question to answer in that there are too numerous achievements to single out just one. However, I must state that we are most proud of our impeccable reputation for excellency in both our product and our customer satisfaction. We love what we do and the service that we provide ... and part of what makes Classy Potties To Go so very successful is our ability to remain flexible and on call 24/7. John and I look forward to meeting the challenges of 2018 and we look forward to another successful year with both returning clients as well as new clients.

HitcHinge To Andy Assinck, Owner and Inventor of the HitcHinge, seeing and experiencing the faces of cottager’s, dock builders and marina operators is the ultimate achievement. The moment of their understanding that the HitcHinge dock coupler systems are versatile, easy to use, that it is self supporting of loads, self aligning, and that it functions from above with a single tool. A coupling system that is safe, friendly to use and silent. This portrays the vision of HitcHinge dock coupler existence.

For each face I see, with each testimonial, each social media post, brings a satisfaction of achievement of knowing your seasonal experience of installing and or removal of your docking system is now made simple!

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Business Milestones & Anniversaries in 2017 The Pyle Group - Scotia McLeod The 2017 marked the 10th anniversary for the Pyle Group team of ScotiaMcLeod and with the growth in the business we also set some major goals in our client commitment.

These continue into 2018 and include making sure all clients have a financial plan and estate analysis. It also involves bringing all the resources under Scotia Wealth Management to individuals, families and businesses in the region - from private banking and insurance to trusts and complex family planning.

Kawartha Lakes Travelplus - Janet Brock Kawartha Lakes Travelplus celebrated 10 years in 2017 but our location has been a full service Travel Agency in the City of Kawartha Lakes for over 50 years. Our consultants have changed over the years but our core values of Value Added Services and extensive Knowledge hasn’t. Referrals has been our greatest compliment adding to our success over the years. We look forward to seeing you again in 2018.

Kawartha Settlers Village In 2017 we held the 20th Annual Festival of Trees, which marked our 20th year of running a successful event and also the most successful event to date. With over 6,000 guests in the Village during the event, and a 20% growth over the prior year in terms of revenue. The events in General in 2017 showed a consistent 20%+ growth. Proving that when volunteers and community members come together anything is possible. We are so lucky to have an organization full of "doers" who make every task a huge success.

Dr. Brenna Steels The Steels Naturopathic Clinic team are very proud of how successful our first year offering the THIN & Healthy Weight Loss has been. Our team is so happy with how many patients we helped to improve their overall health and achieve their weight loss goals! We are looking forward to another successful year in 2018.

Bodystream Medical Marijuana Services With the opening of our latest clinic in Cornwall, we have officially opened 20 locations across Ontario.

We offer services in the North, Southwest, and Southeast. Bodystream is officially Canada's largest medical marijuana clinic service provider!

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WRD Cottage Rental Agency As 2017 comes to a close, WRD Cottage Rental Agency is very proud to still be setting sales records after 23 years in business. 2017 also marked their best cottage rental year yet, all while keeping their once seasonal staff employed year-round. With revenue being almost non-existent from Thanksgiving to Christmas and winter rentals making only a small percentage of total sales, keeping staff year round is an excellent feat. WRD credits wise spending with advertising dollars and budgeting.

In 2018, WRD looks forward to launching their updated website.

The website changes have been a long time in coming which is primarily the fault of senior management and the feeling that change was not necessary. Our appreciation to Steve Dewey and his hard work in this regard. WRD Cottage Rental Agency looks forward to ushering in 2018 and the busy rental season it will bring.

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Peterborough Farmers Market On this 150th anniversary of Canada, the market is proud to have been in operation for over 150 years. It started in the grounds of St. John's Anglican church on Water St. back in the 1820's when local farmers brought their produce in to town by horse and wagon to serve the growing population of Peterborough. It has moved around several times since then. It stood for quite a while under the clock tower of the Market Hall. It then moved south to the plaza opposite the marina at Little Lake. Its current location at Morrow Park has been wonderful, as it allows for both an inside and an outside venue. We look forward to another 150 years of providing our community with a vibrant, year-round farmers market.

Days Inn Lindsay In 2017 our property received a handful of awards, one being the Property of the Year award. This award is awarded to one property out of all Days Inn hotels across Canada which includes 150 properties! We were honored with this award as we had the highest scores related to customer satisfaction, cleanliness, performance and staff satisfaction. We were also recipients of the General Manager of the Year award and the Guest Choice award for our efforts in 2016. The 2017 awards are announced in the early months of 2018 and we are hopeful we can add some more trophies to our display!

What plans do you have for your business that you are most excited about in 2018?

Academy Theatre Excitement is building in the Academy Theatre during feverish activity in the theatre! Thanks to two federal grants (Canada 150 Infrastructure and ESDC Enabling Accessibility) and an active community fundraising campaign, we are installing all new (comfortable!) seating on the orchestra level, plus new improved accessible washrooms. These and other upgrades will position us to meet the needs of the future while maintaining the splendour of this beautiful building. We will unveil the improvements in February as we begin celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Academy! Look for several programming highlights during the anniversary year.

Griffins Greenhouses We are excited for 2018! We have many new varieties of plants arriving, more tropicals, lots of succulents and some super lovely containers to plant them all in. New and tried n’ true perennials will fill our benches and lots of new and interesting workshops are in the works.

We were 41 years old in 2017 and also in 2017 our customer count increased – that means new customers found us or people just kept coming back for more! We hosted over 60 Winter Workshops; that doesn’t even include the workshops we hosted in Spring, Summer and Fall!

Community Care Community Care is very excited that in 2018, ground should be broken at 21 Angeline St. N. in Lindsay, the future site of our organization’s new and improved Community Health Centre. The CHC has operated for many years at 108 Angeline St. S. in Lindsay but provincial funding has enabled the organization to purchase the land at the site of the former Lindsay OPP station. The empty building was demolished in 2017 and construction on a new CHC that will enable Community Care to serve local residents and clients of the CHC will begin midway through the year.

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Marlin Travel - Mary Larocque Marlin Travel Peterborough is really excited for 2018 with the addition of our Travel n Style Boutique. Trends in travel have seen clients that want more experiential travel. Whether it’s a Cooking Class in Tuscany or a Castle stay in Ireland; customized small group travel is certainly popular with most tours being no more than 30 passengers. Experiencing the destination is easier than ever.

We are also proud to be an Air Miles sponsor. New for 2018, when redeeming your Air Miles reward miles, our agency will now be handling bookings on behalf of the Air Miles program. You, our valued clients and friends and loyal Air Miles collectors will now call us directly. So you can earn and redeem your Air Miles reward miles right here in your neighborhood.

Our Travel advisors are here to help you plan your ultimate vacation. Experience the Marlin Travel difference today!

Kawartha Central Realty - Ron Dainty We look forward to working as a strong family team and always getting the very best results for our clients. In many cases our buyers come from out of our area and it is such a pleasure to show them around the Kawartha’s which will be their new community. We are optimistic that 2018 will be a wonderful year for everyone.

British Empire Fuels We are excited to finish fine tuning our new operating system we had replaced in 2017 and implementing a maintenance plan program to our customers. The plans will offer service and maintenance coverage on their heating and cooling equipment.

It is a product that we are excited to offer our clients once all is set up and in place.

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Dominion Lending Centres Cassandra Comeau I am excited to get out there and help everyone through all the changes coming Jan 1st 2018 in the Mortgage Sector. Though the new rule changes will affect a lot of people, there is no end to your dreams and 2018 goals that I and my Dominion Lending Team will work hard to help you to achieve, whether it be a new purchase or refinance!

Andrew Marshall In 2018 I am excited to continue the growth of the Bowes and Cocks Platinum Team as we serve more clients, build more relationships, and help cottage purchasers realise more waterfront property dreams! In 2017, I helped more people realise their dream of owning a cottage than ever before. Whether is it helping people buy their first cottage or uprgade to their dream property, seeing the look of happiness on a clients face when they finally find the property they have been searching for is the best experience of my job. I like to think that I'm in the happiness business because making people happy and seeing dreams come true is what I do.

Cutting Costs While Optimizing Your Workflow As a business executive or owner, it is difficult to achieve optimal efficiency while still controlling operational costs. A little spending here and there, or worse - when we find ourselves in crisis mode, costs can add up. Image-N Business Solutions brings together people, processes and technology through a consulting process that helps you look at the big picture when it comes to your operational needs.

Evolving from its roots as a Peterborough printing company since 1987, Image-N Business Solutions has partnered with industry leading organizations, to create a full service consultative imaging company. Image-N helps business owners stand back and asses how effective their spending is, and they offer an integrated picture of both workflow and costs, and provide recommendations to increase efficiencies while decreasing spending.

Built on 7 strong pillars which support business communication needs and encompass all aspects of imaging, their services include: Printing, Ricoh office equipment, phone systems, web design, graphic design, tradeshow displays and promotional items. It isn’t hard to see why Image-N Business Solutions can be an asset to your business operation, be it large or small – the benefits are massive.

Contact them for your free assessment. info@image-n.ca 705-745-5400 Imagine… “Image-N”

RS Systems Ont Inc. RS Systems ON Inc., the provinces leading supplier of water aeration systems for ponds, lakes and lagoons, has expanded into shoreline and dock protection for the winter season. Our hydro free systems are the perfect solution for this. Keep your shoreline from collapsing and docks free of ice during the winter. The systems will also provide benefits during the summer season by reducing weed and algae growth. We look forward to offering cottagers and marinas this service. Visit our web site rssystems.ca

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OK Tire Peterborough - John McGoey 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Peterborough's newest tire and auto repair dealership. Our goal is to become the most trustworthy and reliable facility in the area. We are planning to install a fourth hoist and staff member to better service our customers. Plans are being made to stock more tires at the dealership to provide quicker tire installation service. The most exciting plan for 2018 involves the implementation of an electronic tablet driving our vehicle inspection process, with this new device we can electronically inspect our customers vehicle and then send the inspection results directly to their smart phone. Just another way that Ok Tire Peterborough will stay on the leading edge of the industry.

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Remitting Payroll Deductions All responsible business owners have an obligation to remit business taxes – whether it be income taxes, HST, or withholdings of employee Source Deductions – to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). However, correctly deducting Source Deductions and remitting these withholdings by the required deadlines – typically the 15th of the following month – must be a top priority.

With payroll, all monies deducted on behalf of the CRA are considered to be held “in trust” for the Receiver General. If you make an error in your calculations, you are responsible for these amounts even if you cannot recover the amounts from the employee.

Employers who remit withholdings or deductions late, withhold the statutory deductions but do not remit them, or fail to deduct the required deductions will be subject to penalties and interest charges.

These penalties can be quite substantial and they accelerate quickly to 10% of the amount due if you pay more than seven days late.

Repeat offenders will pay a 20% penalty.

Interest is applied from the day your payment was due and CRA sets the interest rate every three months, based on prescribed interest rates. Interest is compounded daily and also applies to unpaid penalties.

December is a time to recheck the calculations for the calendar year and make any necessary corrections before making the final remittance on January 15th. If an error is discovered when the T4 slips are prepared and filed in February, penalties and interest may be applied by CRA. It’s no wonder many business owners outsource their payroll calculations and there are a number of payroll service providers available to help relieve some stress in this area although the ultimate responsibility remains with the employer.

Residential Mortgages Financial decisions can get overwhelming.

With so many lenders vying for your business, the options can be hard to weed through. Be it a CHIP Reverse Mortgage for those over 55 looking to “right size” their home or help their kids with a down payment, a young family looking to jump into the home ownership experience or the seasoned home owner looking to move into their next home or purchase a vacation property, most folks need a lender. A lending professional that works for you instead of lenders can assist in making all the details come together.

Cassandra Comeau is a Dominion Lending Centre Mortgage Professional, she can help you through every step of what can seem like a daunting financial process. Cassandra has the drive to create for her clients the best customer service experience possible, all while helping them succeed and meet their goals.

She works endlessly to ensure each step along the way sets you up for success.

Residential Mortgages are Cassandras specialty but she is proud to have built a network of likeminded professionals to meet the different needs of each client.

Based out of her home in Havelock Cassandra works with clients all over Peterborough and the Kawarthas; servicing all the way to Haliburton County and down to the Cobourg Lakeshore.

Dominion Lending Centres’ mortgage professionals are available on your schedule, evenings and weekends – they’ll even travel to you!

Cassandra Comeau, FSCO #M17002115, Mortgage Agent for Dominion Lending Centres Premier Financial Group cassandra.comeau@dominionlending.ca 705 750 8854

Pamela Hammett is a Payroll Specialist with Cody & James CPAs which has been providing accounting services for over 25 years to individuals and small businesses throughout Peterborough City and County.

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Best Apps of 2017 for Small Business Calendars

By Moira Gale

Google Calendar is often the app of choice for sharing and online scheduling, it's free and you can stay in sync with teammates from any location or device. It is accessed through your Google Account once you are signed in.

UpTo gives you a complete view of everything coming up, and you can discover important events ahead of time and plan accordingly.

Individual activity can be tracked in real time and you can even add this calendar to your website. upto.com

Notebooks

Evernote is the perfect app to help you remember everything. It's free to sign up – install it on your computer and download it on your phone. Once you're synced you'll never lose another piece of important information again. evernote.com Google Keep uses card-based notes to keep all your ideas, lists, images and audio clips in one place. These can be shared with teams and any changes made are automatically synced to all platforms. The app even has a voice memo feature, so you can record yourself a quick audio message for times when typing is inconvenient. google.com/keep

Graphics

Canva allows you to create basic social media graphics and has pre-designed graphics with templates for Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Pinterest. You can purchase stock photos and add effects to your images as well as customize your graphics to match your brand. canva.com PicMonkey is an online photo editing and design service which allows businesses to easily edit or touch up photos and design social media graphics as well as create collages. picmonkey.com

Video

Videolicious is an app that can create business-quality videos in minutes, it's easy to edit and add logos and watermarks. You can create a video business card, thank-you notes, and it even has a teleprompter to film perfectly scripted videos. videolicious.com Socialcam is an app which allows you to create videos with no length restrictions. You can use an assortment of filters and post to social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Signing up through Facebook allows users to get the most social experience out of the app and it doesn't have a time limit. You can even add music, themes, and filters. Find it on GooglePlay.

Social Media Posting

Hootsuite is one of the leading social media management platforms. You can manage multiple social networks at the same time and engage with customers through the app without having to sign into each individual platform. Businesses can also track social media campaigns to improve ROI and growth. hootsuite.com Hubspot is a customer relationship management system with a marketing and sales hub which allows you to not only publish and monitor but also to get closed-loop reporting data. It allows you to gain insight into every contact so that you can build deeper relationships with your customers and help them succeed. hubspot.com

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Why You & Why Your Business?

As business owners we can get so caught up in all the details of being busy, we often forget the basics.

Competition is everywhere in business and you need to ask yourself, why your customers should be doing business with you and not the competition?

Whether you are a new business entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, asking yourself this question each year is important.

What makes your business the better choice?

Do you know what your competition is offering, saying and doing?

What's changed about your business in the past year and what do you have planned for the year ahead?

Spend some time reflecting, researching and considering both the past and the future. Then set about putting in place, a marketing strategy that communicates your uniqueness.

Office Connection Peterborough Office Connection Peterborough Ltd. is a small, locally owned, family run business serving the Peterborough area.

We understand the importance of community and building relationships with other local business. In the age of e-commerce, small companies face an even greater challenge of finding effective ways to leave an impression on new prospective customers.

Office Connection is the product of 35 years of dedicated customer service and incredible business acumen on the part of my father and his business partner (recently retired). I joined the company in 2002 in the sales department and I still remember the one piece of advice my father impressed on me to this day.

Be honest. That’s it, it was that simple and that advice has served me well for 15 years.

I have come to respect small business owners in a way I never could have imagined. Hard work and dedication are essential but just as important are the relationships you have with your customers. I have learned I need to understand how my customers do business, anticipate their needs and most of all, exceed their expectations. We don’t just sell a product, we keep our customers connected to their customers. Everything from the equipment to the service, supplies and support all come from our local office. Our customers are not serial numbers, they are valued businesses in our community.

Our business solutions include digital print devices (mfp), photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, postage meters, folder inserters, shredders and phone systems (VoIP and digital). We provide on-site service of digital office equipment, installation of network/telephone cabling, phone programming, phone system installation and document shredding. We carry trusted well-known brands such as Konica Minolta, Sharp, Panasonic, HP + Samsung, Neopost & Ideal. Our service area is large; a 1.5 hour radius, that includes Peterborough, Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Minden, Haliburton, Bancroft, Lakefield, Campbellford, Cobourg, Port Hope and Millbrook.

By Melissa Vickerson Office Connection Peterborough Ltd. www.offcon.net 705-742-0711

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Leon’s Peterborough

Locally Owned & Operated for 30 Years Leon’s Peterborough has been locally owned and operated for almost 30 years. Over the last decades, Leon’s Peterborough has helped thousands of local customers furnish their homes with stylish, functional and affordable items. As a franchise of the larger Leon’s corporation family of stores, the brand has been providing Canadians with furniture, bedding and appliances for 108 out of Canada’s 150-year history. The company’s long history and selection of nation-wide storefronts has made Leon’s one of the most recognized names for home styling.

As a resident of Peterborough, Tom Jr. is passionate about supporting the growth and health of the local community, and improving opportunities for its residents.

Tom Jr. sees the Leon’s franchise as an opportunity to contribute to the community.

“To me, Leon’s Peterborough is more than a retail store; it’s an opportunity to contribute to people’s lives in a meaningful way, whether providing a customer with a restful night’s sleep, or a dining table for sharing special moments and memories with family.”

What many local people may not know about the Leon’s Peterborough franchise is how unique it is from other corporate and franchise Leon’s stores. Independently owned by the Reburn family, Leon’s Peterborough employs local, sells local and stocks its floor and large warehouse with items specially selected for local The Leon’s Peterborough team is proud of its history in the buyers. In short, Leon’s Peterborough is not a typical one-shoe-fits- community and is enthusiastic about future opportunities for the company. The team is continuing to grow, but Tom Jr. is all box store. proud to have several original staff members from the store’s By combining big town selection with a range of unique, Canadian- opening decades ago. As the company moves through ownership made items, the Reburn family is proud to support its community succession from father to son, Leon’s Peterborough embodies a with excellent service, and a selection of in-stock and custom order passion for both local history and future opportunity. pieces. “Even if customers don’t see what they’re looking for on our floor, we’ll do our best to source exactly what they want,” said Store Submitted by: Michelle Beattie for Leon’s Peterborough www.leonspeterborough.ca Manager and company successor, Tom Reburn Jr.

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Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor entertaining has never been more popular. As more and more homeowners work at turning their homes into their own personal oases, extending the party outdoors has become a bigger priority. Advancements in technology have made it more comfortable and enjoyable to entertain outdoors for much of the year.

For 37 years Rova Enterprises has been providing one of a kind quality products and services to help turn your outdoor oasis into something from your dreams. With a wide range of hot tubs & spas, retractable awnings, patio furniture, patio accessories, umbrellas, screen rooms, sun shelters, fresh water, and spa maintenance products, Rova has something for every season.

Their ranges are constantly changing, with a focus on heritage designs that span the decades but with a re-invention that keeps them cutting edge in the style of today. They constantly keep abreast of current trends in the market place but always provide a uniqueness that is so often desired but seldom found. Now, in 2018 they have expanded their product line to include unique, exquisite, high quality solid mango & rosewood furniture for the patio, screen room, gazebo’s, living and dining room.

Rova’s professional sales staff will help you through every step of the design & selection process, and they have delivery options across Canada and even to your winter home in the United States.

Rova’s Patio www.rovapatio.com 705-876-9707

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Trent Security

A Solid Reputation for 35 Years With advances in technology every day, smart locks can be engaged via a smartphone or Wi-Fi enabled doorbells with video capabilities allowing you to see who is at your door without having to open it, and thermostats that learn a homeowners’ heating and cooling preferences.

Certainly, there are professionals that cannot simply be replaced with a smartphone – such as emergency response professionals or the people who can contact them!

Specializing in the supply, installation, service and monitoring of electronic security and fire alarm systems, as well as camera and card access systems.

Trent Security Systems, in business since 1982 and are the largest, full service electronic security and fire alarm company in the area. With the only Alarm Monitoring Station in the Peterborough area, their coverage extends to much of cottage country, including Oshawa, Port Hope, Cobourg, Campbellford and Apsley.

Trent Security also carries medical alarms. These portable medical alarms allow senior citizens, or those with medical difficulties to live independently. With the push of a button on the wireless pendant or wristband a signal is sent to a 24 hour monitoring station and help is immediately dispatched.

After 35 years in business, Trent Security has a solid reputation based on quality, and they work hard to maintain excellent professional standards. As technology changes, Trent Security is continually evolving, ensuring delivery of consistent up-to-date service in their industry.

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What does all this mean for you? Peace of mind. Having a dedicated company watching over you, your business, home or cottage while you are busy living life. Knowing that someone is always there; 24/7 if needed.

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Those Were The Days 2018, a new year to reflect on old memories and the beginning to amass new ones. My wife and I are celebrating our sixty fouth anniversary in a few weeks, some times it seems like a long ago step into another phase of our lives but remarkably, some memories appear to be just mere fleetings of time. Our courting over six decades ago was quite a strange series of events.

Maurice was one of my best friends, he lived the next block over from our house and we played together since we were in grade school. In our late teens he was dating a girl named Kay and I was dating Kay’s best friend Helen. Best friends, our relationships seemed like a storybook romance until one night when Kay and I went for a walk. Maybe Cupid got his bow and arrows crossed because Kay and I found we were closer and far more matched than we realized. Of course I said or did nothing because Kay was dating my best friend but ironically and as fate would have it, Maurice came to me and said he thought he was in love with Helen, the girl I was dating. No, this is not

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a script for a daytime soap opera although in retrospect, it certainly sounds like one. As time went by, he began dating Helen and I started seeing Kay on a regular basis. In 1954 Kay and I were married, in 1956 Maurice and Helen were married. Are you confused yet? Well unfortunately, it did not turn out to be a happily ever after fairytale ending.

Maurice became an abusive husband and an alcoholic which eventually culminated in his death at an early age. Kay has always maintained she got the better of the “swap”, after sixty-four years I hope.

We were married in Windsor, Ontario the southern most point in all of Canada where the weather can be completely unpredictable. The sun shone brightly, it was a beautiful afternoon when suits and ties, dresses and spring-like hats were the order of the day. We had planned to visit my mother and dad the day after the wedding but wouldn’t you know it, the very next day Windsor had one of their most severe snow storms, typical for the sunny south of Canada.

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Partially thinning gray hair has replaced my once thick brown strands, I have a bit more around the belly and wrinkles denoting the laughter and sorrows I have gathered along the way. And Kay? She is just as healthy and beautiful as she was the day she walked down the aisle. I have been asked what is the secret of our marital longevity and my answer is usually, “ I guess she will keep me around until I get it right”. Happy New Year to all. I appreciate your e mails, if you have a story please share it with me.

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Winter Vacationing

in Cottage Country A cottage country winter has just as much to offer visiting vacationers as the warmer months. But how do you know you’re getting what you pay for when you book a rental cottage? As a vacationer, overzealous descriptions can seem too good to be true. As an owner, how does one know that their property will be treated with respect?

in their booking application, which protects all parties involved.

This type of thorough vetting eliminates potential headaches for cottage owners and renters alike. There is information regarding the cottage, the property regulations at each cottage which includes a 24 hour emergency number to assist vacationers and/or owners with inquiries or difficulties.

Disruptive conduct is a fast growing problem with the advent of large international marketing platforms. Many companies may not visit the properties they offer, and often there is little or no personal contact; everything is done online.

Before offering their property for rent, WRD advises property owners to discuss the matter with their neighbours. Privacy and vacation time of the people around them is as important as their own.

WRD Cottage Rental Agency is a local business.

They are a family owned and operated agency with offices in Haliburton Village. Since 1995 they have been offering properties for rent for all seasons in the Ontario Highlands.

Rich in breathtaking scenery and wildlife, cottage country is also host to a strong and vibrant community. The WRD family strongly believes that as residents, there is a responsibility to protect this atmosphere for present and future families to enjoy. With this in mind, they remain steadfast in ensuring the protection of rental owners, their properties, and even their neighbours, while continuing to safeguard the families who visit.

WRD takes pride in the fact that as bookings are received, they are handled by vacation planners, who know each owner and their property. Questions regarding vacation needs can be answered at this time.

Every prospective vacationer is informed about their responsibilities

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

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What Should You Expect from Your Real Estate Professional?

The internet is loaded with Realtor’s looking for listings and sales, how do you decide which one to choose. Buyers and sellers are more perplexed than ever before about choosing a realtor, and trying to determine which one is the right one.

Choosing a realtor with a longstanding excellent reputation goes a long way in giving you the peace of mind to enter into an agreement.

Kawartha Central Realty is owned and operated by Ron and Susan Dainty, who work alongside daughter Allison Mahoney.

With fifty plus years of expertise collectively, they have been servicing the needs of those looking to buy or sell property in Bobcaygeon, the Kawartha Lakes and the surrounding region.

There is much to the process of buying and selling a home.

From determining value, staging and presentation, advertising and showings, not to mention the all-important negotiations.

Ron takes pride in his team’s ability to carefully and respectfully orchestrate a deal that works for his clients.

“We do our utmost to meet the needs of each individual client with great concern. We know that you have high expectations, and as Realtors we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time.”

For a free, confidential, no obligation opinion of Market Value on your property, give them a call or email. Ron Dainty says ” You’ll be glad you did."

Kawartha Central Realty is a family owned, independently operated, full service Real Estate Brokerage.

Call Ron, Susan or Allison at 705-738-1709 or 1-800-434-5157 or visit them online at www.kawarthacentralrealty.ca

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Dock Installation & Removal Revolutionizing the Industry As waterfront property owners know all too-well, getting the dock in and out as the season’s change can be an enormous task.

With cold water and weather, this job can be time consuming and frustrating.

Andy Assinck, creator behind the name “HitcHinge” Dock Couplers was inspired to alter the traditional age-old pin-in-a-hole dock coupler, and has revolutionised the product into something everyone can use easily. The HitcHinge dock coupling system is proven with thousands sold, online and through over 50 retail outlets. Even dock builders are converting to this simple, safe way of connecting docks, ramps, bridges and shoreline attachments.

The HitcHinge dock couplers parts are all self-contained, it is self-supporting of loads, while also self-aligning during attachment and activation. This system works from above, not from the side or below, and no parts to drop or put in place. The HitcHinge functions silently with internal bushings, no metal to metal, extending the life of the hinge. Made up of two parts, the “Hitch” - 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.

Patent Pending – the HitcHinge dock coupler has been refined, converting from welded components to a newer sleek look, this new extruded product offers higher quality, a

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stronger joint, and fabrication time has been reduced. The product line has also expanded, including not only the original HitcHinge, but Industrial and Custom HitcHinges and the only Adjustable Slip Hinge known, made for wood and aluminum attachments or custom commercial weld-on attachments.

Owner Andy Assinck celebrated momentous success in 2017, his business was chosen as a finalist in the Innovation Stream category of

the Bear’s Lair Entrepreneurial Competition.

HitcHinge also received the Peterborough County Business Leadership/Entrepreneurial Innovation Award in May of 2017.

Dock couplers and their problems; “HitcHinge” evolved and the problems resolved!

Andy Assinck, Owner www.HitcHinge.ca

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A Great Year for Lifestyle’s

Great Canadian Sunroom

Lifestyle Home Products grew its sunroom division and other product offerings in 2017.

It seems fitting that during Canada’s biggest birthday this Peterborough-based, 100% Canadian company showed up with Canada Day flags, pillows and more at the homes of many of its customers. Here are what some of them had to say:

Dan and Donna Begin gave Lifestyle a big Canadian thumbs up. “I’m so happy we went with Lifestyle,” says Donna. “They were so wonderful to work with.”

Cathy Dickson told us “I wanted my mom to get a Lifestyle sunroom so she could be surrounded by natural light and the outdoors every day of the year.”

Eleanor Redding calls her large, beautiful sunroom “my wonderful rent-a-room.” She was pleased with the financing plan Lifestyle offered to help spread out the payments after the sunroom was built.

Steve Galka says his Lifestyle sunroom has made his home ideal for resale. “But we don’t want to leave anytime soon,” he adds. “We like our new sunroom space too much.”

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New Ok Tire Franchise in Peterborough A good set of tires makes all the difference, but on top of great tires, having a trusted and experienced technician to advise you takes your buying experience to a whole new level. Winter isn’t over yet, consider a tire that is designed to perform best in unpredictable Canadian weather.

John McGoey is the owner of the new OkTire Franchise in Peterborough.

John, also known as ‘Vinnie’, a family nickname that stuck, is a licenced technician with 30+ years of experience in his trade. He has grown in experience from sweeping floors, to running day to day operations of one of the busiest independent shops in Peterborough.

Though the Sign says OK Tire, the shop is a full auto repair facility, equipped with the latest diagnostic testing equipment and ready to service your vehicle today.

OK Tire Peterborough (705) 745-1122 665 The Parkway, Unit 1 & 2, Peterborough

Vinnie says his staff and the dedication they bring to work every day is what sets OK Tire apart from others in the industry. Bringing a bevy of knowledge in both the tire industry, and excellent customer service, the staff work hard for you and your vehicle, tackling whatever job they are handed, and explaining everything as they go. From Steve on the front counter, to the tire technician, they work together as a well-oiled machine to get everything completed.

“Honest, accommodating, and Professional. I can honestly say, without a doubt, I trust them 110% with my vehicle, which is also my office.”

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The Paddling Realtor

Now a member of the Platinum Team Building on his success in 2016, Andrew Marshall aka “The Paddling Realtor” joined the Bowes and Cocks Platinum Team early in 2017.

This has enabled him to help even more waterfront property buyers than ever.

The Platinum Team is led by Senior Partners Kate Archer and Bev McCaw who both have decades of real estate experience in the Kawarthas, Haliburton, and Bancroft area. Drawing on this experience and Andrew’s nearly 20 years of experience in waterfront development approvals and real estate, the Platinum Team offers a unique level of service to waterfront buyers and sellers.

2017 year saw Andrew and the Platinum team assist waterfront and recreational buyers throughout our region in realizing their dreams of owning that perfect cottage, retreat, or year round waterfront home. With more buyers in his network than ever before, Andrew is looking forward to assisting even more clients in 2018 and beyond.

In addition to his busiest real estate year on record, 2017 also saw Andrew assume leadership roles in both real estate and the community. He has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Peterborough and Kawarthas Association of

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Realtors and as such will be working with other Board members to guide the Association through what is going to be a period of substantial change in the way real estate is conducted in Ontario.

Andrew has also recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Camp Kawartha on Clear Lake north of Peterborough as well as to the Cabinet for the Camp’s capital campaign. The campaign is raising money for much needed capital improvements to the camps primary property which heading towards its 100th anniversary in 2021. As a former camp counsellor and lifeguard Andrew recognizes the important role that camps can play in building confidence and leadership skills in young people, and he is thrilled to be working with such an outstanding leader in the fields of outdoor education and sustainability.

This past year has been a busy one for the Padding Realtor and the Platinum Team and 2018 is shaping up to be even busier. If you’re looking to buy or sell real estate in cottage country click on platinumteam.com and learn how Andrew and the Platinum Team can help you.

By Andrew Marshall The Paddling Realtor www.thepaddlingrealtor.ca

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Elegant Antiques Found in Peterborough Marie Cluthé Antiques & Collectibles opened its doors in the heart of vibrant downtown Peterborough during the summer of 2017, and has a wide variety of quality period pieces, art, furniture, mirrors and lighting. Proprietor Eileen Newell has a fine eye for style, quality and beauty and has created an ambiance of elegance at her store. You’ll quickly see that she has a great knack for finding the unique and beautiful pieces which adorn Marie Cluthé Antiques & Collectibles.

Among the Many Treasures You’ll find Lalique and other stunning chandeliers, Art Deco designs, Louis XVI furniture, Picasso lithographs, Murano glass pieces, mid-century items, Eastern styles, antique mirrors, wall brackets, brilliant lamps with stylish shades and finials, and a beautiful collection of unique items, some which can be seen at the website Gallery at www.mariecluthe.com.

Customers will find exciting pieces to adorn their homes, cottages and workplaces. Marie Cluthé Antiques & Collectibles has the perfect solution to that empty corner, the table in your front hall or that hard-to-buy-for friend who thought they had everything.

Stop by to browse and be sure to look in every nook and cranny to find that perfect piece you won’t be able to resist.

Located at 395 Water Street and open from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm.

Watch for new items and events at www.mariecluthe.com and on Facebook.

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Looking for a change of pace? Your escape from the bustle of the city can be simple.

Imagine your own secluded lot, with a striking view of the Trent Severn Waterway.

Picture a stunning natural setting with unparalleled waterfront, and hilltop views, and all this without the stress of searching for that perfect building lot.

Haven on the Trent introduces homebuyers to a new key lot concept along the Trent River, a rare beauty next to the town of Campbellford. Sifton Properties creates a lot design which increases the number of homes with waterfront access while maintaining the privacy between homes. Each building lot uniquely follows the contour and natural features of the land, influencing building envelopes and driveway cuts. Lots are heavily forested offering a rare opportunity to build your new home on a fully serviced lot in the middle of the woods.

Architectural building guidelines will ensure homes match the beauty of Haven and create a community with style and long-lasting value.

countless trails, walk across Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, or simply relax at the waterfront, at Haven on the Trent River there is an infinite amount of ways for you to unwind. Sit back, relax and take in the tranquility of the area that surrounds Haven on the Trent River. Situated across the river from Ferris Provincial Park, and backing onto Seymour Conservation Area, the community is surrounded by nature and full of life.

Sifton Properties Limited is a familyowned business which began in 1923, and is based in London, Ontario. Now in its third generation of leadership, the company has diversified into Neighbourhood Developments, Commercial Properties, Retirement The ideal private retreat for the active homeowner who loves the Living and Residential Rentals, and expanded to include operations outdoors; this new community offers the incomparable beauty of in such cities as; Mississauga, Brantford, Waterloo, Guelph, Sarnia single family homes on waterfront, water access and hilltop lots. and now Campbellford!

The Waterfront and Water access lots range from approximately 100 feet to 130 feet frontage, with depths averaging 275 feet deep! Over the past 90+ years Sifton has grown from building a single While the Wooded lots offer 70 feet frontage by 250 feet deep. home to developing some of Ontario’s most new and innovative Municipal infrastructure is now being installed for phase 1 – ready communities. At the core of Sifton values is the commitment to understanding the big picture, as well as considering all outside for house construction spring 2018. factors to ensure that every Sifton Community is well planned, Located so close to Campbellford, you can walk or ride your bike highly desired, and a great place to call home. to the picturesque and charismatic downtown. Experience a blossoming arts community, restaurants, and quaint local shops. For more information on this exciting new home neighbourhood, Campbellford also boasts a farmer’s market, a hospital, local please click www.havenonthetrent.ca breweries and the small-town hospitality many have grown to love. Sifton Commercial Properties – Haven on the Trent Take in the brilliant views of surrounding parks and ponds. Explore

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Is Your Contractor Insured?

When you are considering having some work completed along your shoreline or maybe the possibility of creating a cleaner waterfront, you as the home or cottage owner need to be aware of the potential risks involved, when your contractor is not properly insured.

Home and cottage owners need to be aware that there is necessary insurance that contractors should have in place for not only their company’s protection, but also protection of the property owner.

Cottage Country spoke to shoreline expert Dwaine Fisher of Fisher Excavating & Grading. “As a construction business owner, we understand that we need to have insurance on our machines and our workers, but many people don’t know that there is environmental insurance that is required, when a construction company would like to work on and around any waterways. We also need to have WSIB insurance as a business company. So, before you hire a contractor, you should be asking them for proof of insurance before they begin working on your property."

Why do you need to see your contractors proof of insurance?

If there was ever a leak of oil on one of the machines anywhere around the water, there could potentially be a claim against your property insurance policy if the water ways see fit. Any companies that do not have environmental protection insurance and ice/muskeg insurance protection should not be working near, around or on the water.

Any accidents that could occur could potentially go back on the homeowner’s insurance policy since they own the property.

Imagine if an excavator went through the ice and the home owner had to put a claim through their policy to pay for it and the environmental clean up for anything that leaked into the water?

This issue has been brought to the attention of Trent Severn Waterways and to the attention of conservation authorities.

Something that others have not thought of, but when we all work together, this process could become very seamless. Maybe Trent Severn, MNR, and all conservation authorities should be asking for the hired contractors to provide them with proof of insurance before they issue a permit for any water related permits.

Ask for proof of insurance from your contractor to be sure you are not exposed to these kinds of risks.

Fisher Excavating and Grading will gladly give any customer proof of the proper insurance when requested.

By Dwaine Fisher, Owner, Fisher Excavating & Grading 705-878-6474 www.fisherexcavating.ca

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Winter Maintenance at the Cottage

A trip to cottage country is always time well spent and it’s always a good idea to check in through the winter, to make sure everything is OK. Certain items should be on your things to

do list before getting on the road.

shovelling. They will clear your snow before you get there if you call ahead.

• Always look at your foundation or piers for movement or settling. If you do spot • A snow rake and a shovel are a good something that needs attention, deal start. Snow load is typically over 50 with it sooner than later. Contact a local lbs. per square foot and some homes repair company if its out of your reach. and cottages are just not made to • Head on in and turn some heat on first. withstand it for long periods. check through all the rooms, inspecting • When you arrive, take a walk around to the plumbing and electrical and check the roof, windows, doors and for windows and check for any water damage. any fallen trees •

Make sure you have the keys!!!

Once you are settled in, look out the window and remember why you have this retreat. Go for a walk and take in your winter wonderland.

Going to the cottage is always enjoyable in any season. Enjoy your get away drive and make a day of it. You’ll have the piece of mind of knowing that your investment is secure, and all is well.

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Clear the roof of the large drifts at minimum. If you’re not comfortable trying this than maybe utilize some • You can also install a camera or two of the local outfits that specialize in which you can view through your laptop doing just that, as well as plowing and or smart phone from anywhere.

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A Farm Wedding S tory Deb and Dave wanted a wedding that was special and beautiful, yet uniquely expressing their individual style. They decided on a farm country wedding that was casual and comfortable for both them and their guests.

It was a record hot day on September 23rd of 2017 and no one expected the 31-degree temperature, on a day that historically had seen an average temperature of 7 to 20 degrees.

much-needed cool drink and mingled, snacking and writing wishes for the bride and groom and dropping them in the wish bowl, and signing a lovely wood piece of art with the newlywed’s initials.

Guests arrived in summer casual clothing - the wedding invitation was clear “It’s a Farm Wedding – Be Comfortable!” The wedding party wore cowboy boots – including the beautiful bride who wore a lovely lace detail dress that was higher in the front showcasing her boots. The groom was as handsome as ever in his suit jacket and shirt, with jeans and cowboy boots.

The wedding was planned with the help of wedding planner Jennifer Grozelle of “Rin Tin Tin” who meticulously handled all the details, making the special day a huge success.

The wedding ceremony was held under a tent walkway where guests gathered, with a lovely runner for the bridal party to walk down the isle, with a floral archway where the groom beamed with joy, as he watched his beautiful bride walking towards him.

Guests of all ages enjoyed the candy station that was set up in the tent with a variety of treats and little serving bags.

After the I do’s the crowd cheered and clapped as the happy couple made there way to the photo booth area in front of the barn. While photos were taken, the guests went into the tent and relaxed with a

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“Classy Potties” with Air Conditioning were positively delightful – who knew an outdoor toilet could be so beautiful?

There was an open bar with wine and cocktails and a canoe was filled with ice and beer for guests to easily grab their choice. A Juice bar was set up beside the bar with water and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Wedding favours of pine seedlings with added seeds “for a BEE Enticing Wild flower garden,” sat in a basket for guests to take home with them, a perfect compliment to the farm wedding theme.

There was signage everywhere instructing guests in a fun and friendly way – not a detail was left out.

The food was arranged with Mark Loescher of Marks River View Diner who provided a scrumptious buffet for a sit-down meal that the guests absolutely devoured! Wine from the Minden Wine Store was plentiful, with choices of red or white on beautifully decorated tables.

Colourful potted Mums from Griffins were everywhere, beautifully surrounding the tent and the sand ring, where dancing would later be held.

The bride and groom later cut the wedding cake and guests had a choice of cake or delicious cupcakes in an assortment of flavours, made by Leslie McCullough, a close friend of the newlyweds.

Soon the dancing began with Country Music Artist Jesse Slack and his band with a wagon as his stage, and guests danced the night away. Later everyone had fun with sparklers and it wasn’t long after that shoes started coming off…the sand under your feet was just too hard to resist.

As the evening ended, I left feeling happy and blessed to have witnessed such a special day, with two people who so obviously adored each other, and an event that was relaxing and comfortable while still being beautiful.

By Donna Matthews

Congratulations to our happy couple Deb & Dave Linkert.

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“May you always have the joy of your special day in your hearts, and may your life together be blessed with every happiness.”

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Wedding Floral Ideas At Griffin’s Greenhouses we love to help with wedding flowers! While we don’t offer services for florist-type cut flower arrangements we do offer potted or planted arrangements that we can tailor to your specific needs.

After an informal consultation with Vikki we will come up with a plan for planted arrangements that can be used for your outdoor or indoor wedding venue. Arrangements can be used in or outside the church, at the outdoor ceremony venue, in the reception hall or tent or even as table centrepieces. Many brides are becoming interested in long lasting potted arrangements that can be gifted or kept as remembrances of the special day.

Popular trends for arrangements include ferns and succulents. Sword Ferns are big and lush and provide and fresh presence at a venue.

Coupled with 3-5 small ferns in vintage pots on each dining table, it’s a cohesive and elegant look. Succulent containers can be big and dramatic enough for the ceremony space or small and compact for buffet tables and table centrepieces. They can even be tear-away so each guest takes home a potted succulent from the centrepiece.

Seasonal flowers such as mums and kale for an autumn wedding or poinsettias for a holiday wedding are popular too. We will provide you with the best quality we can find, using either our own-grown plants or locally sourced plant material.

Email Vikki with your ideas or for an appointment to discuss your needs.

By Vikki Whitney Owner of Griffins Greenhouses www.griffinsgreenhouses.com, 705-652-8638 or 1-877-647-4334

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Specializing in

Rustic Décor for Weddings

Planning a wedding is a task that requires attention to detail and impeccable organization. Lists and checklists become common place, and you enlist all of your closest friends to help. You have a vision of how you want your day to look, and you begin collecting décor accordingly, that’s when your house becomes wedding central; decoration and DIY projects take over your home.

If your vision includes a country rustic feel, perhaps taking place outdoors or in a barn, Jennifer Grozelle can help. Jennifer is the owner of Rin Tin Tin Country Primitives, a business specializing in rustic décor. Not only does Rin Tin Tin offer custom decorating services, but wedding planning services as well. Jennifer will take care of all the details and pull every aspect together to create a stunning and memorable day for all involved.

5 years ago Jennifer started Rin Tin Tin Country Primitives, as she has always had a love for Rustic Décor. After planning and organizing her daughter’s wedding two years ago, Jennifer bridged that love for primitive style into a Rustic wedding decorating and décor business.

Jennifer has a large collection of props and decorations to pull from when creating the perfect look for your wedding day.

Her collection includes things like lighting, centrepieces, linens, rustic and wooden décor as well as antiques, and if there is something specific that you have been dreaming about, Jennifer will do her best to

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source it for you. Jennifer also creates small scale decoration mock-ups for her clients during meetings so that the direction of décor is mutually agreed upon.

We all know having a budget is a very real part of planning a wedding. Jennifer will work with budgets of any size and strives to keep costs down by creating much of the countrychic décor herself. If you are struggling with cutting costs, Jennifer suggests first looking at minimising your guest list, and choosing a venue that will accommodate a smaller more intimate gathering. Using a wedding planner can also help you to decipher which of your wedding-wants you can compromise on, and which parts are more important, and therefore deserving of a larger chunk of your budget.

Jennifer has a passion for weddings and says that seeing the look on her clients’ faces as they see all the details fall into place is the best reward she could ask for.

You bring Rin Tin Tin your idea, and with creativity and vision, Jennifer creates your perfect day.

Rin Tin Tin Country Primitives rintintin@nexicom.net 705 341-3598

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Planning a First Look Before the Wedding Ceremony

Something that has recently become popular in weddings is the bride and groom having a private few moments before the ceremony.

Known as a "first look" the idea is appealing because it settles the nerves and allows the couple a special moment, between just the two of them on their special day.

Precious time spent together before the wedding, can be just the thing to bring the clarity of the why of it all to the forefront, and bring the assurance that the day is “all about you and the love you share.”

Gone are the days of the arms length list of wedding rules. Today's bride and groom are creating new traditions.

Perhaps a private glass of champagne between two is a new wedding tradition you both will treasure. It might be a cup of tea or just a hug and a few words of love... whatever you decide to do, the point is it's your day, so make it your own style.

Whether you pick a special place to meet, or plan it to happen at the venue before the ceremony, you may find this to be an important time you both will really enjoy.

Seeing each other dressed and ready to say "I do" can be a powerful and romantic moment.

Weddings are sometimes perfect, while other times they can be fraught with stress and panic sometimes brought on by meddling family and friends, or just things that can and might go wrong.

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Your photographer can even be placed far enough away that you can still have privacy, yet have beautiful candid moments of it later, to cherish forever.

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The Jesse Slack Band

Entertaining the Crowd

When you are looking for enjoyable entertainment for your wedding or event, it’s important to find someone who is not only talented, but charming and entertaining as well. This makes the event for your guests a huge success, when the entertainer is both likeable and relatable.

Meet Jesse Slack This popular country music artist can often be found on Facebook with his over 17,000 fans – growing rapidly, up 10,000 followers from just last year.

Jesse recently recorded an album this past August in Nashville with heavy hitters in the country music industry Aaron Goodvin and Julian King.

He also recently Licensed and launched a cover video of the popular Rascall Flatt’s song “Yours if You Want it.”

Jesse has played many large festivals and shows like the Kinmount Fair and he opened for JoJo Mason at the Port Perry Fair. You may have also seen him at the Millbrook Fair, the Bobcaygeon Beer Festival and the opening show for the Social Bar in Peterborough.

This handsome artist is fun to watch, listen and dance to, with a great personality for entertaining the crowd. Settle down ladies, this one is taken – Jesse is recently engaged to Katie Morrice of Peterborough and the two have a wedding planned in 2018.

Jesse is scheduled to release a new single on January 19, 2018, with an EP to follow on March 4, 2018, along with his announcement 2018 festivals and events.

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For booking and press inquiries, please contact bookings.jesseslack@gmail.com or call 705-313-1197.

Visit online at www.jesseslack.com to see his calendar and availability.

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Minden Wine S tore for Weddings Something to remember when planning a wedding, especially on a budget, is that alcohol can be a pricey addition to any party. Many weddings that include a sit-down dinner include a selection of red and white wine on each table, and depending on your guest list that can add up to quite a few bottles! Many venues have the option of purchasing their house wine at a reduced price, but most venues also offer that you can bring your own wine for a ‘corkage fee’.

Minden Wine Store is a great place to visit when planning a gathering for a large number of people. Being able to choose the flavour profile of your wine and personalise the drinking experience for your guests really sets the mood for a great gathering. At the Minden Wine Store their knowledgeable staff can help you to choose wines that will go well with the dinner selection you are offering, and get you started on a large batch that you will be able to bottle for your big day. Custom labels are a great way to personalise your wine bottles. Labels with a photo of the happy couple and their wedding date make a great addition to beautifully set dining tables at a formal dinner; or as gifts for your guests to take home.

Fermentation times vary depending on the type of wine you plan to make, so plan ahead and mark the calendar to get started early.

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When you think wedding, you think flowers, it is a natural connection and a large part of ‘the look’ when imagining your wedding day. Whether you choose wedding arrangements based on what flowers are in season, or you simply have a favourite bloom you wouldn’t imagine your day without, a florist offers invaluable perspective while making these choices.

Finding a florist who will meet with you one on one to discuss your vision, and design custom packages based on your budget is also integral. It is essential to

know you are getting exactly what you want, with a price tag you can handle.

Hill’s Florist and Greenhouses offers experienced, supportive staff who will help you through to the last detail. With access to a vast variety of flowers, they can work with any colour scheme, no matter the season. Hill’s also offers payment plans to alleviate the stress of wedding expenses, moreover they deliver and set up your flowers, making one less thing to worry about.

“Although a year has almost passed since

my wedding day, I still feel thrilled about my wedding flowers. The flowers were so beautiful and exactly as I had hoped.

Thank you so much for your hard work, time, flexibility, creativity, and personal touch. It was a real pleasure to work with you.” - Tara Let Hill’s Florist take care of creating lasting impressions for you on your wedding day.

Hill’s Florist and Greenhouses www.hillsflorist.ca 705 324 2412

Wedding Favours that won't be left on the table!

For the perfect wedding you need the perfect favours, and what better way to say thank you to your guests than with delicious hand-crafted chocolates from Les Chocolats Cavalot. Choose from luxurious truffles, barks, or any of their chocolate covered treats, all made with real Belgian chocolate.

Your wedding is an important day and Les Chocolats Cavalot will work with you to create what you are looking for. With many options to choose from, your vision for that special occasion becomes a reality; contact them to help make your wedding day what you have dreamed of.

Truffles can be crafted using dark, milk or white chocolate; with or without an eye-catching pattern right on the truffle. Barks are available in several flavour combinations or they may be able to customize a flavour for you. Wrap it up with individual cello bags, organza bags, box or simply put them on a tray for your guests to help themselves.

Contact them at 905-823-0411 www.leschocolatscavalot.com Chocolatscavalot@gmail.com

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Hosted Tours

Exclusive to Merit Travel Merit Travel's Hosted Tours are expertly-crafted and curated by Merit Travel, to bring you the best travel experiences and unforgettable memories.

The 2018-19 Hosted Tours program offers short vacations of nine to 18 nights, to popular and lesser known destinations around the world.

Tour programs focus on themes such as history, culinary and ‘must-see and do’ experiences, and are tailor-made by Merit Travel to deliver a more personalised and immersive experience. Tours can be both land-based and cruising (ocean and river). In addition to having your own local guide and a Merit Travel tour host; tours often include special guests who are experts in the tour theme or destination, providing a greater ability to explore the lifestyles, culture, natural attractions, cuisine and history of the region.

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Hosted land-based tours will journey to destinations in South, Central and North America, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. Hosted cruise tours will visit destinations including Nordic and Northern Europe, West & East Coast USA, the Mediterranean, South Pacific and includes Transatlantic voyages.

Discover how cuisine and culture blend in Portugal on the Portugal Culinary departing in October 2018. Explore the incredible natural attractions of Iceland with professional photographer CindyTaylor departing September 2018. Learn about Peruvian ancient history and visit iconic sites on the Highlights of Peru departing April 2019.

What’s included? Inclusions vary between cruise

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and land, however most include round-trip airfares, Plaza Premium lounge passes, airport transfers, quality accommodation, comfortable transportation, all taxes and gratuities, a local representative or tour host, and most meals, excursions, and exclusively organised activities.

Groups and Single travellers! Do you already have a group and need someone to organise your trip for you? Or are you a single traveller? Ask us about our Hosted Tours program and travelling in groups or as a single traveller today!

Contact your local Merit Travel expert in Peterborough on 1.705.743.1635. You can also place an order for your 2018-2019 Hosted Tours brochure at merittravel.com/hostedtours

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There’s Nothing Small”About Love Over the years, Burleigh Falls Inn Manager, Jennifer Craig has had the privilege of assisting with one of the most romantic days in a couple’s life; their wedding. She finds these events are often filled with much pomp & circumstance, everything on a larger than life scale, and it can all get just a little overwhelming.

Recently Jennifer has noticed a trend for more intimate celebrations, smaller gatherings with a true focus on what is most important; the love shared between two individuals.

In today’s world there seems to be a real need to slow things down, scale things back, and really focus on the importance of the celebration. Many couples gather around them the most important people in their lives, those who are committed in supporting their love, and whose support they can really count on during their new journey as husband and wife.

This trend for more intimate of celebrations, truly is a planners dream. Smaller celebrations allow for more flexibility and tend be a truer reflection of the couple themselves. Imagine being able to include all of your guests in every aspect of your celebration, to include personal photo session with each guest, to hand pick menus reflecting each guests personal taste, and perhaps spend not just 1 day but an entire weekend surrounded with those you love most.

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Most recently, Jennifer and her team were honored to host such a celebration at the Inn. The merriment included a weekend full of personal touches, including group outings, family style dinners, campfire gatherings, pajama parties, card games, and family photos; and somewhere in there they fit in a touching ceremony.

Jennifer says that after years in the industry, weddings can become almost mechanical, this one however, was filled with so much love for family that it was palpable.

You could feel the true love of these two individuals, you felt as if you were a part of something magical, sensing that their journey was going to be truly incredible.

There is no “rule” book when planning your wedding, and often couples seem to forget this. It’s your day, your union, and it’s your love. Surround yourself with those who support this in every way, those who have guided you and will continue to do so - whether that be 4 or 400. Most importantly, always remember there is nothing “small” about love.

For more information on planning your intimate celebration please visit www.burleighfallsinn.com

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Weddings at Kawartha Settlers Village

When planning a wedding every Bride and Groom create a picture in their head when about how they want their big day to look.

Recently, intimate rustic weddings haven taken off in popularity. Keeping things simple with an antiqued vintage look is all over wedding magazines and Pinterest pages. Something important for many couples when planning a wedding is finding a venue that represents their personalities and distinctive style, while still keeping with their theme. A bonus is when you find the perfect location, and it is close to home and completely unique.

Murphy Barn is a great place to host your reception. With barn weddings being at the height of popularity, this location is a most sought after venue. Murphy Barn offers you complete freedom of decoration, a perfect spot for the country vintage, rustic wedding of your dreams!

Kawartha Settlers Village www.kawarthasettlersvillage.org 705 738 6163

If you picture hardwood floors, oil lamps, gorgeous wooden pews and a high pulpit, the century old Fairbairn Church at Kawartha Settlers Village may just be the spot for your nuptials. The church has a capacity of 120 and offers and old-time feel, sure to offer guests a cozy view to celebrate your marriage.

If you are more of an outdoor couple, Kawartha Settlers Village also has their Gazebo; surrounded by beautiful gardens and with nature as your backdrop. The gazebo will accommodate up to 150 of your closest friends and family.

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Mark Loescher

Going the Extra Mile in Catering Food is the staple for most gatherings, it is an idea passed through generations that brings together friends and family and everyone gets to feast, leaving satisfied with a memorable experience.

A catering company that is capable of feeding up to 1200 people with large or small events, weddings and life's precious moments is what is needed. Also important is coordinating with the host menu ideas to create a scrumptious meal that is full of flavor and satisfying to each guest. Mark won’t sacrifice quality, which is a must when planning your wedding or memorable event.

Marks River View Diner offers catering for groups both large and small. Having catered functions of up to 1200 people, they come with the experience to create the perfect meal for weddings and all events. Owner and chef Mark Loescher and his staff will travel up to 100KM from their Omemee location, to ensure flawless service on your big day.

Located across the road from Emily Park, the Diner is closed Tuesday and Wednesday seasonally. Drop in and enjoy a great all-day breakfast from 9am daily, with Lunch and Dinner specials of incredible food with flavour, all made from scratch.

Mark’s promise: “Your visit or event will be quite memorable and even eclectic.”

Mark’s River View Diner (705) 930-6130 913 Peace Rd. Omemee Ontario Visit online at www.marksdiner.ca Photo credit Nick Vanderzwet

With new renovations underway Marks River View Diner doesn’t only offer catering, but is also a great place to host your intimate wedding, engagement party or event. Located on the beautiful Pigeon River their patio and indoor space offers a gorgeous view, the perfect backdrop for your waterfront wedding vows. Between their dining room and lower level, there is room to accommodate up to 90 people and there is space for a party tent outside, if your guest list is more expansive.

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Destination Weddings with Kawartha Lakes Travelplus Destination Weddings Have Exploded in the Canadian Travel Market.

Why are they so popular?

Affordability is the main reason, but combine this with beautiful and unique locations, more time connecting with family and friends, and the added-bonus of a honeymoon!

Not sure how to start?

Ideally, it’s best to plan one year prior to your desired wedding date.

Kawartha Lakes Travelplus is happy to listen to you and execute your perfect wedding including: location, ceremony, reception, honeymoon and all the details.

Susan George of Kawartha Lakes Travelplus has visited many resorts throughout the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and recently The Mayan Riviera, Playa Mujeres, and Cozumel. Over 20 resort hotels welcomed her and showed their wide selection of wedding day choices. As a Destination Wedding Specialist, Susan will make your dream Destination Wedding a reality, whether on the beach, in a chapel or a sky top terrace. Just you

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and your partner or with your family and friends. Kawartha Lakes Travelplus will make sure you and your guests are looked after from beginning until forever after.

Worry Free Destination Wedding Planning The travel professionals at Kawartha Lakes Travel Plus have over 60 + years of combined Travel Industry experience, knowledge, education and are prepared to help you plan your special day.

Kawartha Lakes Travelplus works extensively with Transat and their affiliates to provide the best group benefits, and amenities with value added services, including AIR MILES reward miles. Guests can also purchase Gift Certificates for the happy couple.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, from your Destination Wedding Specialists at Kawartha Lakes Travelplus.

To learn more contact: Susan at susan.george@travelplus.ca or 705 324 9181. www.kawarthalakes.travelplus.ca

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Country Outdoor Weddings

Country outdoor weddings are growing in popularity every year. These cozy, intimate weddings can feel very simple, but the planning process is full of details one may not consider. Not only do you have to hire caterers and decorators, find a DJ, rent tables, chairs and linens; perhaps arrange a tent? As the host, you will need to consider every aspect of your guests needs - even washrooms.

Classy Potties offers high-end luxury restrooms delivered on-site to your outdoor event. Classy Potties is a family owned and operated business based out of Seagrave, Ontario and proudly services the Kawartha Lakes, the GTA and Durham Region.

for any guests with mobility issues.

All the Classy Potties are rented out at a flat rate and the Classy Potties are delivered completely stocked up with hand soaps, air fresheners, paper towels, toilet paper as well as a fresh bouquet for the ladies restroom. Each unit also comes equipped with air conditioning, running water, LED occupancy lighting, white pedal flush toilets, beautiful vanities and large mirrors complete these luxurious restrooms. Classy Potties also has units with ramps instead of stairs which are accessible units and perfect

To Kelly's delight the one comment she constantly hears is how amazed and impressed guests are with these luxurious restrooms and also how very pleased they are at the exceptional level of service they receive - could there be any better compliment?

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One washroom (trailer) per 150 guests is recommended, each portable toilet offers two completely private and self-contained restrooms.

“We were delighted at the elegance of this unit and our guests were equally impressed. The portable restroom was completely supplied and delivered to our

farm. The beautiful bouquet of white roses in the ladies restroom was a lovely and elegant touch as well.” – Happy Customer Kelly & John Manns www.classypottiestogo.com 905-985-9374

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Lose Weight & Feel Great with Naturopath Dr. Brenna Steels It’s that time of year again when everyone is making New years resolutions. If your resolution is to lose weight and feel great, then the THIN & Healthy program is for you!

What clients are saying: “No kidding hands down easiest program with best results I have ever tried, and I have tried a lot.”

“I have more energy; my blood pressure has decreased. I feel more confident and love getting all the compliments.”

“Sleeping better at night, Less food cravings. Have learnt how to eat healthy. I have more energy and no more afternoon sluggishness.”

THIN & Healthy Weight Loss Program Doctor supervised and uses a high-quality homeopathic spray combined with an easy-to-follow personalized diet plan, which is based on avoiding food intolerances and the consumption of low glycemic, alkaline and anti-inflammatory foods.

Identifying and eliminating your food intolerances is what separates THIN & Healthy from other weight loss programs. As these intolerances are commonly a hidden cause of weight gain. Other conditions that have been linked to food intolerances are: decreased motivation,

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digestive complaints, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, headaches, skin conditions, muscle and joint aches.

THIN & Healthy isn’t just a weight loss program it is about healthy living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle after the losing phase is complete. The program lasts 9 weeks the first 6 weeks focus on losing the weight, and the last three weeks focus on healthy living and strategies to maintain your healthy weight loss. Your progress will be closely monitored each week.

Most extended health care benefits will cover a large portion of the program.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting program that helps improve your health and lose weight, then Dr. Steels would like to invite you to come out to our monthly lecture series. Next lecture is on Wed, January 10 at 339 Reid Street Peterborough.

Naturopathic Doctors are primary care providers and use a comprehensive approach to assist patients in disease prevention and improving overall health. Call today and start losing weight and feeling great!

Dr. Brenna Steels B.Sc., N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor)

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Health Hub

The vision of a local Community Health Hub model of care has received a positive boost from the provincial government and has cleared the first stage of an approval process.

The Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) recently endorsed an application from the Community Care Health & Care Network for a “hub model” capital project. The endorsement from the LHIN board of directors means Community Care’s funding request to build a health care hub gets forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for review. If successful, a planning grant will be issued to initiate the capital development project.

Community Care currently operates five service sites in Lindsay and offers Community Health Centre services, Community Support Services, Home Support, Hospice and Palliative Care services. The Hub model proposes housing all of Community Care’s current LHIN-funded programs and services in Lindsay, along with those of several other local health care and service agencies. A new hub would be located on land purchased at 21 Angeline St. N. in Lindsay, where a new Community Health Centre is scheduled to be built in 2018.

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LHIN staff completed a thorough review of Community Care’s proposal, after taking into account the need for the project in the City of Kawartha Lakes, along with its operational model, alignment with regional integration and health system capacity planning, and availability of operating funding. The Hub proposal is well aligned with Community Care’s vision to build healthy communities and with the organization’s current planning, says Chief Executive Officer Catherine Danbrook.

“Community Care has several objectives in proposing a Community Health Hub model,” she said. “It would bring together multiple community-based services to meet local needs through collective impact and integrated service delivery. It would also improve operational efficiencies and client experience, and help to simplify client navigation of services.”

Several local organizations in Kawartha Lakes have been engaged in hub project discussions over the past year, to identify a number of formal and informal linkages that already exist between them. The participants have also identified several expected benefits of a health hub, including simplified access to public services, co-ordinated care, shared training opportunities, a communityfocused approach to providing resources and communications, and some shared departments and resources.

Follow the progress of the health hub proposal at Community Care’s website: www.ccckl.ca

The former Lindsay OPP station on Angeline Street in Lindsay was demolished in the fall of 2017. The site will be the future home of Community Care’s Community Health Centre. The An integrated health hub would organization has made application to help potential partner organizations the province for funding of a “hub” that build capacity through collaboration would feature several local health care and efficiencies, enhance financial organizations, in addition to Community sustainability and allow for better Care programs and services. leveraging of private sector partnerships.

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Winter Dry Skin Rescue Remedies No question about it, winter is hard on the skin. Along with the colder weather comes dry, itchy skin.

Here's a few simple ideas that will soothe your skin this winter.

Warm Not Hot: A hot shower might feel nice, but it's brutal on the skin, turn the water to warm and notice a difference in your skin.

Oatmeal: Take a cup of oatmeal and pour it into a cut off ladies stocking and tie a knot. Drop it in the bath and rub it all over your skin. Great for relieving dry itchy skin.

Coconut Oil: Great for daily use on all areas of the body and face. Coconut oil is known for filling in the skin, and providing a hydrated youthful glow.

Petroleum Jelly: Helps rescue cracked and sore skin and is superbly gentle and hydrating.

Use a Humidifier: A humidifier will add moisture to dry air at home and help dry skin and dry cough.

Medical Cannabis Quickly Becoming a Popular Alternative Medicine Growing in popularity, medical cannabis offers relief from symptoms associated with chronic pain, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, arthritis, GI disorders, migraines, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, epilepsy/seizures and more.

For many users, medical cannabis is an effective alternative to the use of opioids.

While still a subject of controversy for many, Bodystream Medical - Canada’s Leading Medical Marijuana Service Provider - understands the need for an educational process. As a patient, you learn about the differences between the main components of cannabis, which is CBD and THC. Patients also learn what is the right strain for his or her specific condition and the proper dosage.

For now, medical cannabis is available in two forms: dried or ingestible oil. The dry form can be vaporized, and the oils can be ingested as a capsule or added to cold food or liquids.

Providing you have a valid OHIP card, appointments at Bodystream are insured by OHIP, meaning there are no fees for appointments.

As a patient, you are set up with a Health Canada Approved Licensed Producer, enabling you to order a safe product that is tested and regulated. The prescribed product is then shipped to your door in specially sealed and labelled containers.

Bodystream has 20 locations in Ontario including Peterborough, Barrie and Belleville. Bodystream Medical offers a simple process with minimal wait times for appointments. Taking pride in superior customer service, with compassionate and knowledgeable staff, and doctors who are trained in prescribing medical cannabis.

To learn more information call 1-855-597-8500, or email info@bodystream.ca, or visit www.bodystreammedical.ca.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Success...

Each of us will have a different perspective for defining success.

For some it means acquiring financial security or perhaps performance recognition or achieving academic excellence. There are commonalities that contribute to these successes including dedication, determination, commitment and collaboration. In the world of healthcare the responsibility for someone’s care encompasses all of these virtues and even more.

Clients experiencing a medical crisis need to understand their options to make informed decisions.

When a long term plan comes to fruition, there is cause for celebration. Recently Angels of Flight and its case management operation Global 911 International opened its Caribbean Regional Office in Barbados, determined to position itself geographically to provide timely access for those in need of a medical flight. A 30 years ago, the transportation by dedicated aircraft for people collaborative effort with trusted service providers and healthcare in a medical crisis was in its infancy. Much has been learned professionals, Angels of Flight, celebrating 30 years of thousands of over those years about how personalized professional care is an successful repatriations, continues moving forward. absolute must for someone whose health has been compromised When people are to avoid unwanted complications during flight. Finding solutions to With success comes social obligation. identifiable problems is a necessary component of the big picture. geographically or financially disadvantaged in getting to the Today the Registered Flight Nurses caring for clients travelling to medical care they need, you have to find a way to cover their destinations around the world are committed to quality care and transportation expenses. Having the good fortune to work with safety. Where timely customer service is absolutely vital, each of the Global Angel Charitable Organization, has resulted with many our valued Nurses, largely responsible for the continuing success of people receiving assistance over the past 10 years. The following Angels of flight, make those necessary contributions for optimum heart-warming message was recently received: “we would like outcomes. The Nurse Navigators who painstakingly organize all the to express our thankfulness for bringing a daughter back to her details not only collaborate with healthcare professionals globally, mother. Your incredible generosity has reunited a family that but maintain communications with everyone, with the focus on wouldn’t have been able to be together if not for you.” It just doesn’t get much better than that! ensuring a successful transfer.

Attaining a positive reputation for reliability and integrity and By Gail Courneyea Angels of Flight Canada Inc. producing exceptional results is part of the formula for success. www.angelsofflightcanada.com

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Discover Cottage Country PETS & VETS

Dr. Terry’s Zoo Winter has arrived with the threat of frostbite and hypothermia. Our client Tim arrived for his dog’s morning appointment with a stray cat in tow. Upon starting his truck a large cry alerted Tim to the cats presence underneath the hood. This feline had escaped harm from the trucks engine but not from the ravages of winter.

On examination this sorrowful feline had suffered a severe case of frostbite of its ears, feet and tail. We took this sweet cat under our wing and named her Mistletoes. Several toes were absent as was two thirds of her tail with exposed bones. After nurturing her with warmth and an abundance of food we prepared Mistletoes for surgery. We amputated the exposed bones on her feet and tail. The frostbitten ears tips that were necrotic, sloughed off with nature’s help. The end result was a very happy, affectionate cat. We found Mistletoes a great home and a year later on examination we found that she had become a roly-poly cat requiring a diet!

Frostbite begins when the body gets cold and the blood pools into the body core from the extremities. The ears, tail and toes can get so cold that ice crystals form in the tissue. With no blood the tissue undergoes necrosis and eventually sloughs. Some dogs like our Cuban rescue, Amigo Habanero, require a winter coat. Even this will not prevent frostbite of the extremities. A good rule of thumb is to go out with pet and when you are ready to come in they probably will be too. Remember to keep your bird feeders full of black oiled sunflower seed to help our feathered friends.

Enjoy a warm evening by the fire with your best friends!

Dr. Terry Davidson, Parkhill Animal Hospital, 705 745 4605

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

Animal Rescue Krew (ARK) 3307 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield 705-651-0069

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

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

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Many dogs suffer from loneliness and separation anxiety when we go to work or go out, leaving them at home alone. Fido might chew on things, get into mischief or in some cases cause harm to himself.

What may be happening is your furry friend is letting you know that they miss you and they are lonely and stressed.

My dog will often lick herself for so long while I am out, that I come home, and she is literally drenched on her face and chest. My fiancés dog will chew his hind leg until its raw and sore when he is alone.

What Can You Do? First a trip to the vet is a must. You want to make sure it isn’t anything more serious and you will want your vet to advise you.

One idea that may help is getting a dog walker. Having someone reputable come but and take your dog for a walk will shorten the day and make the time alone not so challenging for them.

Another idea is leaving the TV on or music, and being sure to leave a light on. Often, we forget when going out in the daytime, that the sun goes down earlier in the winter, and your pet may be stressed in the dark waiting for you to come home.

If it’s really bad your vet may recommend something to give your dog to calm him or the dreaded cone head to stop them from hurting themselves or damaging the house.

You can also try a thunder shirt – it is a shirt you can find in most pet stores and it is used to calm fear in thunderstorms and is also good on days when fireworks are going off – another thing most dogs do not enjoy. The snug fitting shirt may bring comfort, encouraging them to snuggle up and sleep.

Lastly some people find that crating their pet may stop this behaviour as they feel safe in a smaller environment and soon a routine happens, and they know you are going out when they get into the crate. The key is to not make it a bad thing – I suggest talking to a dog trainer if you want to try this, as the age of your dog and other factors will play a part. After all we want our furry friends happy!

By Donna Matthews

Why is Grooming Your Dog in the Winter Vitally Important?

Many are under the misconception that a longer coat in the winter is better to keep our furry friends warm, after all we wear warmer clothes in the winter, right?

WRONG! Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact, dogs need more grooming attention in the winter. When grooming is ignored, the skin becomes irritated, dry and sore, causing discomfort.

Whether your dog has short or long hair, proper winter grooming is essential for your dog’s skin, paws and coat.

Cold air and snow, along with salt and sand, causes dry itchy and sore skin in dogs, just as it does in humans. Imagine not taking a bath or taking care of your skin all winter? How dry and sore would your skin be?

In wintertime your dog’s fur gets wet frequently, from snow and slush mixed with road salt and sand. The fur becomes matted, holding moisture like a sponge and causes your dog to actually be colder.

Shirley Manning of the Paw Spa in Lakefield has been grooming dogs for 28 years. “It always makes me sad when I see pet owners neglecting grooming in the winter– it’s so hard on the dog.”

Contact the Paw Spa and give your pet the love and care they deserve this winter.

Dogs and Cats, by Appointment.

Call 705-652-0690

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Nervous Behaviour in Dogs

Discover Cottage Country RECIPES

Pierogi Casserole INSTRUCTIONS INGREDIENTS

Heat oven to 350ºF

2 tsp oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tub (270g) Philadelphia cooking creme (plain or flavor of your choice eg. Herb and garlic) ½ cup skim milk 16 frozen pierogies (or more) 1 ½ cups cooked ham 1 cup frozen pea (and/or other vegetables) ½ cup shredded cheese

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat Add onions; cook 5 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add cooking crème and milk; mix well Combine pierogies, ham and peas in 2-L casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with sauce and shredded cheese Bake 40 min. or until heated through

Beef Tenderloin with Onion & Red Wine Jelly A perfect appetizer to wow your guests!

Prep time: 20 minutes.

Cook time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS 2 cups Spanish onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 TBSP brown sugar 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/2 TBSP fresh rosemary, chopped 1 1/2 TSP balsamic vinegar 1 LBS beef tenderloin Salt & Pepper 2 TBSP vegetable oil 1 baguette Chives, for garnish INSTRUCTIONS In a sauce pan over medium heat, heat oil (1 TBSP) add onions, garlic and brown sugar and cook until onions are soft and clear (about 15-20 minutes). Once onions are cooked until clear and soft, add red wine and rosemary, cook until liquid has evaporated (about 10-15 minutes).

Stir in balsamic vinegar once the liquid has evaporated, then set aside to cool to room temperature. While jelly is resting, prepare your beef tenderloin. For best results, make sure the tenderloin is trimmed, and at room temperature. Generously salt & pepper all sides of the tenderloin. In a smoking hot skillet, add oil (1 TBSP) and sear all sides, about 1 minute per side. Once all sides are seared, put the tenderloin into \a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes, until medium rare. Remove tenderloin from oven and rest for 10 minutes. Slice a lightly toasted baguette, and add Onion & Red Wine Jelly generously to each slice. Very thinly slice the beef tenderloin, and add atop the baguette slices (can repeat another layer of jelly & tenderloin if you have enough left over). Top with chives to garnish, and enjoy!!

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The Story of the Peterborough Museum & Archives Over the next 40 years, the Victoria Museum was plagued with issues of ownership and responsibility for the collection, which was eventually boxed up after the Library Board suggested that they too needed space. The Historical Society was still determined to have a museum and under their guidance and nurturing re-established a Historical Exhibits Room in the The Institute’s push for a museum was a long hard fight and it basement of the library. Space continued to be an issue for the wasn’t until 1896 that some of the town’s more prominent figures growing collection. entered the fray. With the blessing of Council, the Town and County of Peterborough Historical Society was formed and under In the early 1960s, with the Country’s centenary on the horizon, their guidance and hard work, the Victoria Museum was dedicated there was a growing need for a new community museum. When on June 22, 1897, opening at Inverlea, with Catharine Parr Traill as the Centennial Committee asked citizens for suggestions for a its first honorary chair. The museum didn't actually open to the permanent memorial to Canada’s 100th anniversary, they were overwhelmed that the reply was for a museum. public until the 31st of October of the same year.

In 1843, the citizens of Peterborough established a Mechanics’ Institute – a group who enjoyed studying and lectures on history, literature, arts and science, and natural history. They showed portions of their collections in storefront windows, starting what were essentially Peterborough’s first museum displays.

The Victoria Museum got off to a wonderful start. Sadly, interest dwindled over the next few years and membership began to decline. This forced the Historical Society to do much soul searching. With little money on hand and repairs needed to Inverlea, they decided to move the collection. In 1912, the society reopened the museum at the new Carnegie Library amidst another surge of interest.

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On October 28th, 1967 the Peterborough Centennial Museum was opened. To this day, the Museum and Archives remain a testament to those pioneers who held the need to preserve their history.

Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, 705-743-5180 www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca.

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Farmers Market The business of farming doesn't shut down because it's cold outside, and neither does the Peterborough Farmers Market. Farmers are becoming more innovative as they strive to create sustainable, viable business models for themselves and for their customers. During the winter months, as the market moves indoors from November to May to accommodate shoppers and vendors over the colder months.

Many farmers are working hard to extend growing seasons with greenhouses that keep producing into the winter months. The market offers a good selection of greens including spinach, kale, arugula and mixed lettuce greens. There is a mushroom grower who provides several varieties of mushrooms throughout the winter, wild rice from Buckhorn, micro greens and sprouts can also be found year-round.

Of course, root vegetables are plentiful and better storage facilities mean that potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, turnips, beets and squash are all available well into the winter months too. As well, there are a lot of apples and some pears to be had, and don’t forget ciders and grape juices. A new-comer to the market - Kawartha Winery now has a stall, so be sure to stop by and say hi.

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spicy sauces, maple syrup and honey can be bought all winter.

The market includes many prepared foods including a variety of multi-cultural dishes to tempt your palate. Bakers come loaded with bread, bagels, tarts, croissants and there are now gluten-free and vegan options to be had. You can buy beef, chicken, turkey, pork, eggs, deli-meats, cheeses and smoked fish, wild caught in Lake Huron.

There really is something for everyone at the market – self-care products such as soaps, creams, salves etc. as well as herbal elixirs and tonics. There are pet remedies and treats available for our furry friends, plus birdseed and suet for winter birds.

The market is a bustling place all winter, with more than 80 vendors in the Morrow Building, the Saturday market provides a unique opportunity for growers and entrepreneurs to sell their wares and develop a lasting relationship with their customers.

Peterborough & District Farmers Market Located on Roger Neilson Way, Peterborough in the Memorial Centre Parking Lot www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com

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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.

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.

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.

Emily Ireland

WINTER WORDFIND

MITTENS

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SNOWFLAKE

SNOWMAN

ICICLE

SNOWSUIT

ICE

COLD

PARKA

BOOTS

SKATE

SNOWBALL

STORM

EARMUFFS

GLOVES

FROST

SCARF

TOUQUE

TOBOGGAN

BLIZZARD

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125th Anniversary Celebration for Academy Theatre The Academy Theatre will begin its 125th anniversary by being closed for several weeks to make substantial improvements.

The “Take a Seat at the Academy” fundraising campaign is about more than new seats; it’s a major step in the history of this venerable attraction, marking a significant transition into the future. At its January 1893 opening, the Academy of Music featured all wooden benches. The current seats were installed circa 1930, to provide more comfort for patrons as the owners shifted focus to the expanding market for movies.

Now, it’s time for further improvements in both comfort and accessibility. The new seating will afford more legroom and hip room, reflecting the reality that people today are taller and larger than they were 90 years ago. Also, more people have accessibility needs, so this winter’s project will add greater capacity for wheelchairs plus more accessible washrooms on the main floor.

one – to this cultural centre in downtown Lindsay.

A $500 donation to the campaign will entitle you to a plaque on a seat. Any donation is welcome, however, to help this historic theatre meet the You can add your name – or that of a loved needs of future decades of people within

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and beyond the City of Kawartha Lakes.

As a registered charitable organization, the Academy Theatre issues tax receipts for all donations. www.academytheatre.ca

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EVENTS

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Event

Time

January 6, 2018 Free Family Skate Saturday 9:45 - 11:15AM January 7, 2018 Snofest Family Day 1 - 4PM January 7, 2018 Snofest Idol 2PM January 9, 2018 “Beatriz at Dinner” - Tooney Tuesday Movie 6:30PM January 12, 2018 Lights Up! A 20th Anniversary Celebration 8 - 10PM January 13, 2018 Visit the Ontario Planetarium 11 - 3PM January 13, 2018 Snofest Youth Rocks and Rings 1 - 4PM January 14, 2018 Coniferous Winter Plant Walk 1 - 4PM January 14, 2018 Snofest Discovery Day 11 - 3PM January 19, 2018 Free Family Swim 6:30 - 8PM January 19, 2018 The Sounds of Motown 8 - 10PM January 19-21, 2018 Elmhirst’s Snowkite Weekend 2018

January 20, 2018 Snofest Carnival on the Hill 9 - 1PM

January 20, 2018 Ice Racing 8AM

January 23-25, 2018 The Path To Building A Successful Business 9 - 4pm January 25-28, 2018 ReFrame Film Festival

January 27, 2018 Winter Carnival 9AM January 27, 2018 Snofest Turtle Flakes and Facts 11 - 3PM January 27-28, 2018 Greenwood Woodworking Carving Weekend 9 - 4PM 9:30 - 1PM January 27, 2018 Family Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Day February 2, 2018 PolarFest 9 - 9PM February 3, 2018 3rd Annual Hurry Hard to End MS 8 - 6PM February 4, 2018 Polar Plunge 2 - 3PM February 6, 2018 Gord Bamford 8 - 10PM February 10, 2018 Snowmobile/ATV Poker Run 8 - 5PM February 10-11, 2018 Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby

February 13, 2018 Corb Lund: “B.S With C.L.” Solo Acoustic Tour 8 - 10PM February 13, 2018 Brett Kissel - We Were That Song Tour 7:30PM February 14, 2018 Valentine’s Day with ABBAMANIA 8 - 10PM February 17, 2018 Ontario Family Fishing Event

February 22, 2018 Ron James 7:30 - 9:30PM February 24, 2018 Things to Remember Bridal Show 11 - 4PM

March 2, 2018 Hedley with Shawn Hook and Neon Dreams 7 - 10PM March 3, 2018 Abbamania And Night Fever 7:30PM March 4, 2018 41st Annual Trappers Carnival 9 - 4PM March 9 , 2018 Peterborough Home Outdoor & Design Show 6 - 9PM March 10-11, 2018 Prom Dress Sale

March 11, 2018 32nd Annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival 9 - 4PM March 12, 2018 Letterkenny Live!

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Place & Contact

Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough Guided family art tour & winter themed arts & crafts at The Art Gallery of Peterborough Eight talented local singers will entertain and amaze. Showplace Performance Centre Movie Night at the Library. 1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook Tickets on sale. Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., 3rd Floor, Peterborough $2/person. Kenner Secondary School, 633 Monaghan Rd. S., Peterborough For youth who would like to learn about the game of curling. Kenner, 633 Monaghan Rd. S. $15 plus fees. Gamiing Nature Centre, 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay OFAH Mario Cortellucci Hunting & Fishing Heritage Building, 4601 Guthrie Dr., Peterborough Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough Features hits of The Temptations, Diana Ross & more. Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen St. Port Hope This event is to widen the circle of enthusiasm for Snow kiting. 1045 Settlers Line, Keene Pancake breakfast from 9-11am. Indoor arts & crafts, Museum exhibit, face painting, snowman building contest and more. Peterborough Museum & Archives, 300 Hunter St., E. Check with the CASC offices before you head if it’s cancelled due to weather/track conditions. No experience needed. Minden Fairgrounds, 2048 Fleming Rd, Minden Interactive workshop series to help aspiring entrepreneurs. Innovation Cluster, 270 George St. N. Latest works created by film makers from our community, Canada, & around the world. 396 George St. N. Indoor and outdoor activites. North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd., Apsley Learn about adult & hatchling (baby) turtles. Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, 1434 Chemong Rd. #4 Learn about different tools and carve something. Gamiing Nature Centre, 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay $25 + HST/participant includes equipment rental. Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd, An exciting family festival, offering something for everyone. 1310 Centre Line, Peterborough $200/team, $50/curler. Ennismore Curling Club and Banquet Hall, 555 Ennis Road The theme this year is Super Heroes. B.E.L. Rotary Park, 1495 Yankee Line, Ennismore Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N., Peterborough $70.00 per person plus HST. Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. 1095 Redkenn Rd. Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre, 4252 County Rd. #21, Haliburton Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St., 3rd Floor Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen St. Port Hope Canadian residents can fish Ontario waters without the mandatory fishing version outdoors card.

Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N., Peterborough $10. All ticket proceeds will be going towards the Peterborough Humane Society.

Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St., W., Peterborough Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 Mcfadden Rd., Apsley Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St., W., Peterborough Free to attend. Purchase beautiful dresses for Prom and/or graduation at discounted prices!

Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul St. Art, handcraft shows, petting zoo, and street entertainment. Village of Warkworth.

Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N., Peterborough

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