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Volume 23 • Number 7 Publisher: Cottage Country Connection, A Division of 240362 Ontario Inc. 459 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3R6 705-652-8777 www.cottagecountryconnection.com

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Brojects and the Ultimate Swim Up Bar!

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Walking Barefoot on the Grass Blue skies, green lawns, golden sunshine ... the vibrant hues of summer are finally here again. The bright green grass seems to beckon us to come and play on it; its soft, juicy textures providing the perfect playground. It’s a playground which is most often enjoyed by children, but it’s also a natural oasis in which adults can relax and play too.

This summer I invite you to find a piece of lush green grass where you can safely kick off your shoes and step barefoot into bliss. It could be in your own backyard, or a nearby park (first check that the dog owners have cleaned up after their pups - an unfortunate accident might taint this beautiful experience!) or, choose a more secluded area in nature.

Gently place your feet on the grass, and just enjoy for a moment the sensation of solid comfort the cool earth provides when it touches your bare feet. Close your eyes for a while, and you may feel yourself almost float away as the soil beneath you soaks up your cares and you begin to feel more grounded.

Let the soft blades of grass tickle your toes as you walk slowly

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forward, allowing them to caress the soles of your feet. Savour each step, as you feel your feet gently rise and fall, and allow your problems to just disappear. Feel the sun’s rays envelop you in their warmth. There may even be a gentle breeze softly brushing the skin on your arms.

Such a simple way to relax, but something many of us forget to do since we are so accustomed to wearing shoes. Making this connection with the earth can help bring a sense of contentment that we sorely need in this crazy, busy world of ours. And the best part is - it costs absolutely nothing.

The well-loved Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet”. Try it, and you may just find that it feels as though the earth is kissing you back.

I hope you can spend some time with us this summer walking barefoot on the grass in sunny, carefree Cottage Country.

Moira Gale

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Serious About Fun! Sparkling blue water surrounds you, glistening as the sun’s rays bounce off the peaks of the tiny waves. You are standing on a paddleboard and the gentle, rhythmic splash of your paddle dipping in and out of the water is interrupted only by the sound of the loon’s haunting call as you glide over the lake. That unmistakable sound of water gurgling in the background lulls you into a more peaceful state. The clear skies are smiling down on you and the sun warms your face, as you begin to relax and feel at home with nature.

It’s hard to imagine a more welcoming playground than the enchanting waterways of Cottage Country.

People come to soak up the breathtaking scenery and drink in its rejuvenating effects – but they also come here to PLAY! There are bountiful ways in which we can enjoy the water, from gentle activities like kayaking and paddle boarding to more exhilarating activities like water skiing and tubing. The possibilities are endless for adventure on the water, with an abundance of stunning lakes and scenic rivers to choose from.

close enough to see into the depths of the water. It’s a fun way to go sightseeing or even fishing. It’s also an easy way to get fit and toned - where else can you get a full-body workout and get a tan at the same time? Beats a visit to a stuffy gym any day! There are many options and sizes to choose from,

Paddle boarding has recently become a very popular sport for outdoor enthusiasts. It has its roots in Africa where dugout canoes are paddled or punted and have been used for fishing, hunting, and transportation for centuries. In the 16th century, Hawaiian surfers had begun to use boards of up to 5 metres in length and the increase in size led to a need for the use of a paddle. In the 1990s, Hawaiian surf schools began using paddles with their boards as an alternative to surfing when calm waters prevailed. Stand up paddleboard races are now commonplace in Hawaii.

Paddleboards offer us the chance to enjoy the water from a unique perspective; we get a bird’s eye view of it, yet are Photos by Jessica Melnik

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Cottage Toys offer a unique opportunity to learn SUP Yoga on beautiful Stoney Lake – can you imagine a more perfect location in which to deepen your practice while enjoying the fresh lake air? The classes run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at 9 am. Be sure to pre-register in order to secure your spot. You may also want to check out other classes they offer in waterskiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, and SUP. Of course, you always have the option to put your stand-up paddle board away and take a more serene journey through the lakes in your canoe.

Another wonderful way to relax and de-stress is to use a lounger or inflatable to simply float. For those who have more energy to burn, a water trampoline or a set of water skis may be more in keeping with your thirst for excitement. You will find a large selection of wakeboards, wake surfers, and water-skis at Cottage Toys both for rent and for sale, as well as plenty of inflatable toys.

If you are planning on having a party at the lake, Cottage Toys will provide you with all the accessories you need for entertaining your guests on the water.

Members of staff will pull up to your dock in their stunning Malibu WakeSetter and deliver your toys directly to you, whether you require a water trampoline, paddleboards, kayaks, or canoes, and they can even take your guests tubing.

For those of you thinking of buying your own boat, next time you are in Lakefield it might be an idea to stop by the Cottage Toys mobile location on Queen Street just across from The Market. Recently, Cottage Toys partnered with Buckeye

Marine, a family-owned and operated marina located in beautiful Bobcaygeon, and you can find some of their stunning boats on display at that location.

Cottage Toys are “Serious About Fun” and they have every imaginable toy and accessory you could wish for. They also carry everything from bathing suits to water slides guaranteeing an incredible summer of fun on the water! Find them at one of their two permanent locations in Peterborough or Lakefield, as well as at their seasonal locations in Bancroft, Stoney Lake, and Balsam Lake.

For more information, visit cottagetoys.ca

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and paddleboards are very versatile, allowing users more freedom. Many people also enjoy practicing Yoga on their stand up boards.

Rice Lake for Fishing

Rice Lake is one of the southernmost bodies of water in the series of lakes included in the Trent River system. It is also one of the most picturesque areas in the Kawarthas and a popular yearround destination for tourists and locals alike. It’s only an hour and a half from Toronto and less than 25 km from Peterborough, making it easily accessible to both day trippers and long-term holidaymakers.

The densely-treed shoreline of this beautiful lake provides a majestic backdrop against the vast expanse of sparkling clean water. Surrounded by farmland, Rice Lake and its adjoining lands have a fascinating geographical and cultural history in addition to the spectacular views.

Formed when a glacier receded from southern Ontario, the lake contains 20 islands, or “drumlins”, which are mounds of compacted boulder clay molded by the glacial action. On the north shore of the lake sits Serpent Mounds Park, an ancient burial ground owned by Hiawatha First Nation. As the name suggests, the lake once provided rice crops for the inhabitants and it was at Serpent Mounds that archaeologists found evidence of settlements by ancient Native peoples dating back to 58 B.C. The Aboriginal people harvested wild rice, camped, fished, hunted, and collected freshwater mussels at that site.

Rice Lake is a shallow lake with a maximum depth of 27 feet and is generally thought of as being Ontario’s #1 spot for fishing. Each year the Rice Lake Tourist Association hosts a Big Fish Contest for fun, and for serious anglers there are annual tournaments held on the lake as well. The lake boasts a variety of different species with an abundance of Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Bluegill, and Panfish.

In the 1800s a railway bridge was built across the lake, however, ice damage caused the bridge to be abandoned in 1862 after only 6 years of use. Sections of the railway bed are still clearly visible on the lake, offering a unique fishing experience. Rice Lake boasts numerous trailer parks, resorts, and campsites dotted up and down both sides of its shoreline and provides many opportunities for both relaxation and adventure. The surrounding area is also home to over 30 golf courses.

Art lovers will enjoy a visit to nearby Zim Art’s Rice Lake Gallery, featuring beautiful stone sculptures by Zimbabwean artists which are displayed outdoors overlooking the lake. Also fairly close to the lake is Lang Pioneer Village, the living history museum which hosts many exciting and educational events for the entire family year-round.

Elmhirst’s Resort provides sightseeing flights over the Kawartha Lakes offering an ideal vantage point from which to view the lake.

Rent a boat from one of the many marinas on the lake or take a trek on horseback through the Ganaraska forest. Surrounding forests and provincial parks provide a network of trails for hiking and cycling.

Rich in opportunities for exploration by land, air, or water, Rice Lake is one of the true gems of the Kawarthas.

Moira Gale

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Three Key Questions For Choosing the Right Kind of Dock What is the Purpose and Usability of this Dock?

fluctuation, or deep water a floating dock may be the way to go.

Many people are now using their docks for more than just mooring their boat; they are creating a dock that is an extension onto the living space of their cottages and decks. By adding a combination of docks together you can create a T, L or U shape design that will allow you to have a seating area, and an area to get in and out of your boat, as well as a secure place to moor your boat.

What Kind Of Material Do You Need For The Decking?

What Is The Water Depth?

Once you have determined the depth of water and the condition of your lake bottom you can decide if a pipe dock or a floating dock would be best for you. If you do not have extreme water fluctuation, a relatively firm bottom, and you do not have over 12’ of water depth then a pipe dock would be recommended. If your lake bottom is very muddy or soft, or if you have a lot of

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The most popular decking choices are Western Red Cedar, Pressure Treated Sienna, or maintenance free PVC. Wood decking panels give the dock a more natural look and feel and should last you a number or years if preserved properly. With composite/PVC materials you need to do some research before you make a decision – some can be heavy and hard to handle, or expand significantly when exposed to the sun or excess moisture.

There are many great PVC decking options out there that hold their shape well, and when the dock frame is manufactured correctly it can be a great maintenance free option.

Submitted by Katie Peet, R&J Marine www.rjmachine.ca

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Towards Confederation In 2017 it will be one hundred and fifty years ago in Charlottetown and Québec City, that the Fathers of Confederation first dreamed of a united and prosperous Canada.

In the mid-19th century, British North America was a patchwork of colonial lands that included two colonies on the Pacific coast, the North-Western Territory and Rupert’s Land, the Province of Canada (previously Lower and Upper Canada), the colony of Newfoundland and the Maritime provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday in 2017 With FREE Admission to Parks Canada Places in 2017

Each province had its own legislature and governor, and reported to the British government. However, a number of social, economic and security issues encouraged some people to consider a union or alliance.

The American Civil War was over and there were fears of annexation; Britain was reluctant to spend more money on the colonies and was encouraging selfsufficiency.

When the Province of Canada heard that the Maritime provinces were meeting to discuss a union among themselves, Governor General of Canada Lord Charles Monck, on behalf of John A. Macdonald, George Brown and George-Étienne Cartier, asked Maritime leaders if they could broaden the discussion to include Canada. The three premiers –Sir Charles Tupper of Nova Scotia, Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley of New Brunswick and John Hamilton Gray of Prince Edward Island agreed to meet with them, and a conference was convened in Charlottetown 150 years ago in September 1864.

A convincing proposal, first introduced at the Charlottetown Conference, was elaborated at the Québec Conference, and became the framework for Confederation.

Three years later, the vision of a union was realized at the London Conference with the creation of the British North America Act. The Act finalized the union of the provinces and on July 1, 1867, gave birth to the Dominion of Canada.

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It’s Canada’s birthday gift to you: As part of Budget 2016, the Government of Canada announced free admission for all Canadian and international visitors to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada and free lockage for recreational boaters on historic canals and waterways in 2017 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

In 2017 Canada will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Purchase your Discovery Pass, which provides admission to all Parks Canada places, in 2016 and it will remain valid for two full years to incorporate free admission in 2017.

What you need to know What is free for me and my family in 2017?

Admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada Lockage fees for Parks Canada’s historic canals and waterways.

What is not free?

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission to our places, however, regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as: • Camping and other accommodations • Mooring • Reservation fees • Guided tours and programs not usually included with admission • Firewood

How do I access free admission/free lockage in 2017?

2016 Discovery Pass holders will not need to do anything else to visit in 2017.

Check back here for more details about how to access 2017 free admission/free lockage as soon as they are available or follow us on social media for updates: Facebook.com/ParksCanada Twitter.com/ParksCanada

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Scott Brundle of Town and Country Marine helped us compile this helpful guide to choosing the right boat for your needs.

BUDGET First and foremost ask yourself: “What is my budget?”

Once you have established that, you can move on to the next step of deciding whether to buy a new or used boat.

NEW VERSUS USED It is not always cheaper to buy used.

Consider the cost of ownership over a 5 year period – a new boat would likely cost less to own and operate once you factor in service and maintenance costs. The benefits of having a warranty (usually 3 – 5 years) in most cases outweigh any potential savings made by buying a used boat. A lot of new boats come with a lifetime hull warranty as there is always a chance of structural damage occurring to your boat.

PURPOSE OF THE BOAT Think about what you will be using your boat for. If it’s going to be a multi-purpose vessel, then estimate the percentage of time you expect to use it for each activity. If you’ll only fish 10% of the time and use it for water sports and sightseeing the rest of the time then go with a bow rider.

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS Are you likely to be inviting a lot of people on board for day trips? Then you may want to consider a pontoon boat, a very popular choice nowadays allowing for multipurpose functionality.

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SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE LAKE If you’re going to be on a lake the size of Pigeon or Buckhorn then a 15-foot boat just won’t work. Will you be pulling the kids on a tube the odd time?

Then go for a 16-foot boat or larger. Are you keeping your boat at a marina year round or are you transporting your boat from home to cottage? It’s essential to know whether or not you will be able to trailer your boat.

ENGINE SIZE Talk to an expert about the advantages and disadvantages of an outboard or inboard engine. Discussing things like fuel economy, sound level, performance and operation are all essential to knowing what size of engine you need.

Buying your boat from an established boat dealer means you’ll receive the benefit of their knowledge and experience and they will be there to offer the appropriate maintenance services. If you do decide to buy used then using a reputable dealer means they will have records on how that boat has been maintained.

Finally, an additional advantage of newer boats is that most are EPA approved and environmentally friendly with fewer emissions.

Town & Country Marine, Lakefield www.tcmarine.com

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6 Important Considerations When Deciding To Buy A Boat

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Ultimate Swim Up Bar Time Required: A weekend Difficulty: Easy

Inspired by the swim-up bars at Caribbean resorts, Andrew and Kevin set out to construct one of their own at their lakeside cottage property, highlighted by underwater seating, a floating pool table and a gleaming bartop made entirely out of nickels.

To make the Ultimate Swim-Up Bar, the bros started with a platform that can be submerged into the lake. A tubular frame was installed to support the custom bar top for mixing and serving up drinks, and a side table added to hold a barbeque and food prep station. A side rack for fishing rods and a water-friendly pool table made for great extras.

Finally, the Ultimate Swim-Up Bar was topped off with a custom sign, welcoming friends and family to the Barnickel Bar and Grill.

Kevin and Andrew are just regular joes, learning as they go. They’re not pros by any means and don’t know how to do everything so they are always asking others for help and conducting extensive research. While this project is pretty straight forward, you’ll still need to have your wits about you and personal protective gear on hand (especially when working with the self-levelling epoxy resin). Don’t hesitate to check out our web forums for tips or to ask a specific question.

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To make the Ultimate Swim Up Bar, you’ll need the following materials:

• Aluminum dock kits, including support posts and plastic decking (These all-in-one kits will be submerged underwater and form a stable floor for the swim-up bar.)

• Lumber To build the bar, side table and pool table. Budget a little extra just in case your big brother buys the wrong size of decking platforms and you’re forced to improvise.

• $120 worth of 5-cent nickels This will be the highlight of the bar top and is the inspiration behind the name “The Barnickel Bar & Grill”. Depending on availability, pennies can be a cost-effective solution too.

• Two-part self-levelling epoxy resin Once cured, this will encase the nickel bar-top in a clear-as-glass, durable plastic coating.

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• Sign We got some custom vinyl letters made up for our sign, but if there isn’t any room left on the credit card, you can get creative with whatever tools and materials are on hand.

• Perforated steel sign post Also known as punched steel posts, these will support the sign.

• Tree trunk sections To sit on! You’re looking for a section that is approximately 2 feet long and 1 foot in diameter.

• Quick setting concrete General purpose concrete designed to achieve final set in 20-40 minutes.

• Large plastic garbage bin A 20 to 32 gallon round garbage can should suffice.

• Cooking spray

• Branches for rustic pool cues Take your time and choose carefully.

Ideally, it’s straight as possible and without jagged little offshoots.

• Green carpeting

Used to coat the garbage can before pouring in the concrete.

We went with synthetic outdoor carpeting that is water- and weatherproof over traditional pool table felt.

• Portable BBQ

• Red cups

• Fishing rod holder For the Floating Pool Table

• Polystyrene foam sheet This will form the core of our Floating Pool Table and enable it to float.

• Pool noodles This will give your pool table a nice bumper and will keep the balls out of the lake.

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For the pool table pockets.

We decided to make things easier for this build by buying some aluminum dock kits and plastic decking from the hardware store. Our plan was essentially to build an upside-down dock: submerging the decking onto the lake bed, with the support posts acting as uprights that would support our bar top, side table and sign.

The plan was moving along smoothly until we discovered later that “someone” had bought the wrong sized plastic decking panels. Luckily (or unluckily perhaps), we’re accustomed to things not going as planned and were able to devise a solution by utilizing wood deck boards to serve as attachment points for the ill-fitting plastic panels.

To make the custom nickel bar-top, we first created a simple recessed bar top — really, a long, shallow wooden box. We then covered the bottom of this with a large number of five-cent nickels (we’ll let you do the math) but it was about $120 worth or a weekend’s worth of empties.

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serving drinks and food, while simultaneously showing off your shiny nickel collection.

There was a lot of debate around how the bar stool seating should be done, but ultimately Kevin took charge. To make the bar stools, he cut several logs and placed them into large plastic garbage bins. After applying several coats of cooking spray to act as a release agent, he filled to the bottom third of the garbage bin with quick setting concrete. This provided a heavy, stable base for his log/bar stool and allowed it to sink to the bottom of the lake. To finish it off, Kevin brushed on a protective coat using leftover epoxy resin from the nickel bar-top.

Next up was a side table, which will serve as our food prep station and hold our barbecue. For the custom-made bar sign, Andrew took a piece of plywood and sprayed it with chrome paint to give it a nice metallic effect. The vinyl lettering for the sign was made by a commercial sign maker.

Then it was time to add some finishing touches such as a floating pool table that will turn our swim-up bar into the hottest spot on the lake. We sandwiched some very buoyant polystyrene foam sheets in plywood, covering the top with green outdoor carpeting. As always, we made ample use of what we have in surplus. In our case, we used red plastic cups for the pockets, foam pool noodles for the bumper rails, and fallen tree branches as pool cues.

Kevin, the older of the two brothers, injects a dose of reality into each ‘broject’ and keeps ‘Junior’ in line with his blend of sarcastic put-downs and clever one-liners. Despite his crippling fear of bears, Kevin is always eager to get to the cottage and join Andrew in their building adventures.

Walker is the brothers’ life-line. He’s the guy they call if projects start to go south. An engineer by trade, Walker complements the brothers’ skill sets and helps to ensure that projects stay on track.

“Watching these two... is better treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder than an injection of Vitamin D and a session under a sunlamp!” -- Jim Slotek, Toronto Sun Follow brothers Kevin and Andrew as they retreat from their everyday lives to their ‘man’tuary’ where they engage in challenging and often quirky building projects. A handson documentary TV series watch Brojects: in the House on Cottage Life (Thursday’s at 9pm) and Brojects Season 1 on CMT (Friday’s 9:30 pm)

With all the parts of the Ultimate Swim-Up Bar complete and assembled in the lake, all that was left to do was to ring up some friends and let them know that the Barnickel Bar and Grill was open for business!

Andrew, or ‘June’ as he is affectionately known by his older brother Kevin, is the creative driver behind the ‘brojects’.

With an affinity for slightly off-centre ideas Andrew ensures that every ‘broject’ is unique and will transform an ordinary cottage project into an extraordinary one.

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Girl Power!

Move over men, women are taking over the grill! The grill has traditionally been the man’s domain, however, more and more women are experimenting with the BBQ. The Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association’s 2015 Consumer Barbeque Study shows 48% of women say they regularly cook on an outdoor grill and 34% are the primary grillers in their households.

In a national survey conducted by Applegate Farms, results showed women are 62% more adventurous than men when it comes to grilling with different foods and trying different grilling techniques. 73% of women like to marinate or try different spices to make the grilled meat even tastier, and we take it way beyond meat (compared to 59% of men).

Women like to try new recipes and “new” foods that aren’t traditionally cooked on a grill such as watermelon, apricots and other fruit, vegetables like artichokes or green beans, and even baked goods such as pound cake or donuts! The grill is another place where women can get creative and impress their family

and friends with the latest recipes they have found on Pinterest or the latest cooking shows.

Perhaps women are better at multitasking; this is certainly a desirable skill when preparing a complete dinner on the grill with different cooking times and temperatures required. Men will typically grill the meat and the women cook and organize everything that goes with that meal. Possibly we just like the idea of less clean up after the meal and that’s why we are gravitating towards cooking everything on the BBQ. We get to enjoy the outdoors where everyone else is relaxing and for clean up we burn off the grill and put the plates in the dishwasher - done.

Whatever the reason, the girls now have grill power!

Submitted by Michele Kadwell-Chalmers, fireplace consultant with The Original Flame inc. www.theoriginalflame.com

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“In The Shadow of Greatness” - by Paul Livingston.

Dani’s Uncle Paul paints this moment of calmness; inspired by the setting sun at the end of a long paddle in Bon Echo Provincial Park.

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Calm of the Wilderness I have a friend who hates canoeing. I have taken her on several canoe trips. I have attempted to teach her how to carry a canoe, to steer, to paddle, to sit back and relax; she does not enjoy the experience. In frustration, as we paddle back to our vehicles, she has often asked why I subject myself to the torture of paddling. She does not understand how anyone can enjoy the tired, achy shoulder muscles, heavy backpacks, setting up camp and sleeping on the ground for a few days just to tear it all down again. She loathes the word “portage.”

As a reasonable person, I can see her point. Yes, it’s hard work and comfort is not always “king” on a four-day canoe trip. One must pack the bare necessities and the forest floor certainly does not offer the same level of support as my bed at home. I don’t portage with coolers and extra camping accessories. Food is dehydrated and a Spork and a jackknife are proper eating utensils. For some, this may not come close to a standard of a “relaxing” weekend on the lake, but let me show you my side of things. Close your eyes and picture this. . .

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A rocky island where the setting sun casts its final rays upon the warm sunny rock face. The sky above is bright and airy. The water dark, the cool navy ripples, they call to you.

The chirps of small birds hidden in the dense foliage behind and the slight rustle of a leaf as a small chipmunk scurries to find cover. I can smell the fresh water.

This moment is my reward. This is what I paddle across lakes for. This is why I pack my gear and sleep on the ground.

This moment where there are no cell phones, no road noise, no neighbors, no work, and no din of computers and people rushing. There are no deadlines. It’s just myself and the calm of the wilderness. I do not feel the tired shoulders.

I feel the calm of nature. Sometimes, to have that moment you need to leave all other comforts behind. Sometimes, to get that moment you need to listen to your heart, you need to grab a paddle and you need to go.

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

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Introducing Lakeshore Designs’

New Furniture & Accessory Store Angela Jones is passionate about helping clients create their own distinctive living space, and until now has been offering premier design services to clients in Peterborough and the Kawarthas out of her downtown store. Lakeshore Designs is growing and expanding, and, in order to provide clients with the optimum shopping experience, Angela has opened a more centrallylocated retail store in a beautiful country setting.

Situated just before Paris Marine on Lakefield Road, the store may look small from the outside, however, you will be pleasantly surprised when you enter as you’re met with an impressive display of furniture, lamps, light fixtures, and a gorgeous line of artwork inside. There’s also plenty of parking at the rear of the building.

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Angela and her team of designers offer a highly personalized shopping experience, and as you make your way through the store you’ll find three categories to select from in order to help you decide which style suits you best. Let them guide you as you explore the different themes: “Lakeshore Lodge”, “Lakeshore Coastal”, and “Lakeshore Home”.

You may choose one particular look to reflect your preferred style, or you can mix and match – all the themes are designed to be interchangeable with each other. When guests enter your home you’ll want them to be comfortable in the environment you have created but you’ll also want it to be unique to you. Angela loves to help people create an impression that is “A Reflection of You”.

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For twelve years Angela has been successfully interpreting her clients’ ideas and transforming homes and cottages. She loves the feeling she gets when her clients put their trust in her, and she says it’s highly gratifying to not only get a “wow” reaction once she’s completed a project but also to be asked to return and finish the remaining rooms in the house.

Lakeshore Designs are the official Princess Margaret Home Lottery decorator and have won multiple awards for both kitchen and bathroom design.

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

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Kidd Bros Construction Grows Again With a New Addition of KB Basement Technologies Whether you are building a new home, planning a renovation or addition to your existing home, cottage, or business, Kidd Bros Construction Limited bring 35 years of experience in the home and commercial building business and can provide all of the necessary services required to complete the job.

Harold Kidd has built the business from a foundation based on honesty, hard work and attention to detail. The original company has grown to include two additional subsidiary companies, KB Insulators and more recently, KB Basement Technologies.

KB Basement Technologies is a foundation contractor company providing basement waterproofing, foundation repairs, concrete crack repairs, mould testing, and remediation. Radon gas is a potential danger in any home and testing is an important preventative step. KB offer inhome Radon testing and will complete Radon mitigation services if the Radon levels in your home are found to be greater than the current Health Canada’s acceptable concentration levels.

KB Basement Technologies utilizes a basement finishing system known as ECHO System. Designed to combat water leaks, humidity, and to mitigate soil gasses such as Radon, ECHO comprises of ventilated perimeter finished walls and

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optional sub floors built on the inside of your foundation.

They provide both residential basement and foundation repair, and commercial concrete repair services.

KB Insulators is an insulation services contractor providing spray foam insulation, Blow-in-BlanketÂŽ insulation, Spider Plus sprayed-in fibreglass insulation, blown insulation as well as mould removal and abatement services for residential and commercial buildings. They provide a range of services for architects and contractors and offer a free estimate. KB Insulators will provide commercial building insulation, fireproofing and soundproofing insulation, and pipe and duct insulation. Their specialty is spray foam and blown insulation. Spray foam insulation is typically applied to walls, basements, crawlspaces, and ducts. Blown insulation is used in ceilings, walls, and attics.

Kidd Bros Construction offer custom home building and will work closely with you through the entire home building process from site preparation to concept, design and blueprints right through to handing over the keys. They will even take care of permits and approvals for you.

For commercial construction projects, Kidd Bros can provide the experience and expertise required for executing complex commercial projects and will guide you through the building process from site prep to ribbon cutting. They provide the experience and expertise that engineers and architects require for executing complex, high-budget commercial construction projects. Some of their commercial clients include Fleming College, Kinark, Doughty Masonry Centre and Baskin Robbins.

Kidd Bros Construction www.kiddbrosconstruction.com KB Insulators www.kbinsulators.com KB Basement Technologies www.kbbasementtechnologies.com

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Kitchen Mistakes Here’s my list of kitchen mistakes I’ve seen people make over the years: 1) No game plan. Good planning is the key to your project running smoothly. Poor planning can lead to disastrous results.

2) Order last minute. Good kitchen cabinetry takes 4-6 weeks to build. Don’t buy off the shelf ready-made cabinetry unless your expectations are very low.

3) Skip the permits. Replacing a kitchen usually does not require a permit but check with your local building department to see if one is needed.

4) Do the plumbing and electrical yourself. This not only can lead to things being in the wrong spot, it can be unsafe.

5) Get’er done. Rushing into tearing out old cabinetry, flooring and plastered walls can be dangerous to your health. Older building products can contain lead, asbestos or mould.

6) Pick your own colours. Coordinating the cabinets, countertop, flooring, backsplash tiles, paint colours and window treatments is a lot for an amateur.

7) Install them yourself. People think that because they have cut some boards in the past that installing a kitchen is pretty easy.

Nothing could be further from the truth. You can ruin your new cabinetry and countertops in the blink of an eye if you are not experienced in this area.

8) How hard can it be? Trying to organize all this yourself is very stressful, not to mention time consuming.

9) What’s the rush? Kitchen renos can drag on if you do it yourself and this is not the room to try to live without.

10) So what, I’m leaving. A quick fix to try to help sell your house may do the opposite. Buyers can spot shoddy workmanship and it may ultimately lower your house value.

You want a great outcome when you’re spending money on a kitchen renovation. The best way to achieve this is simple, hire a professional kitchen renovation company. They have the resources to see your project through to completion and get you the results you want. It’s that simple. Enjoy!

Submitted by Charles Harwood of Harwood Kitchens www.harwoodkitchens.com

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I tried to sit down and come up with a new and exciting way to talk about an old topic … life jackets. You know those things many keep in the bottom of the boat, in compartments, under seats and other places. They are often sun baked, wet, smelly and mouldy. Out on the water these are the go-to safety equipment and in many instances we would not even bring them to our nose, better yet put them on our bodies. With the tragedy we have seen in this area in the past few months, it is hard to believe that there are people still not wearing this basic safety item.

Frustrated by trying to deliver a message that everyone has already heard, I took a poll at the family dinner table. Why don’t people wear their life jackets while on a boat or near the water? The answers ranged from “I’m a good swimmer” and “They are not cool” to “I’ll put it on if there is a problem” and (my favorite) “Um … Dad … tan lines!” If we were to look at

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these answers objectively we would see that there is a basic problem with each of these answers. It’s clear that people don’t drive down the roadway with the thought that I will put my seat belt on if I see a problem. Yet every weekend people zip around the lake with life jackets completely inaccessible. The truth is that bad things happen very fast and you are always in a better position to be prepared, than to be reactionary.

Modern life jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) come in a variety of colours and styles. There is definitely one out there to suit your activity and make it safer. The common denominator in almost every boating fatality is the non-usage of a life jacket. Those tragedies also began with someone who thought it wouldn’t happen to them.

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3 Important Things

to Consider When Choosing Flooring Whether you are planning on building a new home or renovating your current one, there are some important questions to consider before choosing your flooring. With so many different options available to us nowadays it can be tricky knowing which type of flooring will work best for your individual needs.

What is the purpose of the room you are flooring?

Naturally, when choosing bathroom or kitchen flooring it is wise to consider how much moisture the flooring is likely to come into contact with. Ceramic and stone tiles are a popular choice for bathrooms and kitchens, and vinyl flooring is of course very versatile and easy to maintain.

For high traffic areas, it’s worth choosing strong, longlasting material to ensure long life.

Are you planning on having pets or children?

Whether it’s pets scratching the floor with their claws, or kids constantly spilling drinks durability will be a big consideration for you if you have pets or kids, or if there is a chance your family may expand at some point. Checking into what kind of maintenance your chosen flooring will require and whether or not it comes with a lifetime warranty will pay off in the long run too.

space you require to have covered in order to stay within your budget. Getting an estimate from an expert beforehand will ensure you get the desired look and you won’t get any nasty surprises with your final bill. Utilizing rugs can be a great way to enhance your chosen theme and can help make clean-up easier while at the same time protecting your flooring.

There is no substitute for experience, and consulting with an expert to discuss all potential options in advance can prevent unforeseen challenges arising in the future.

Whelan’s Flooring have been offering premier retail flooring services since 1985 and their stunning showroom has a huge selection of flooring on display. They have literally thousands of different styles and colours to choose from and with their knowledgeable and professionally trained staff on hand to guide you through your decisionmaking, you will be glad you spoke with an expert first.

They even offer a free shop-at-home service and free estimates on all flooring.

Whelan’s Flooring, Peterborough www.whelansflooring.com

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A Pest Free Summer is a

Carefree Summer

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One of the inevitable consequences of living or playing in cottage country is, of course, pests – and we’re not talking about your neighbour’s noisy teenager!

We are referring to the kind of pest that is generally furry or is scurrying around on the floor. We are fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful creatures here that share our space with us and usually we can enjoy their company from afar, or at least from a comfortably close range.

Unfortunately, some creatures end up totally invading our space and causing untold damage to our belongings and our properties. If you’ve ever packed away a beautiful brand new tent in the fall, only to pull out a mouse-infested collection of shredded material and tiny pieces of forest in the spring then you will understand.

Anyone who has ever owned, or stayed at, a cottage will no doubt have experienced an invasion of ants too. It can happen so easily – the kids leave a sticky jam sandwich lying around and before you know it an entirely new kind of family has arrived at the cottage! Another common problem in cottage country is squirrels deciding to nest in your roof, which (besides being a nuisance when they scratch around up there) can also be a serious fire hazard as those little guys will chew into anything including electrical wires.

Bats can present a more challenging problem because - as most of us are aware - bats are an endangered species here in Ontario. These sweet little creatures are great at helping with a different kind of pest control: mosquito population control (some species of bat can, by themselves, consume hundreds of flying insects in one night

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during the summer). Unfortunately, though, they can end up roosting in your roof. We have to be very careful how we proceed with bat removal as endangered and threatened bat species cannot be harassed, captured, or killed unless landowners enter into an agreement with the ministry. It is strongly advised that you enlist a professional’s help.

EcoChoice Pest Control is much more than just a pest control service, with a Biologist, an Ecologist, a Licensed Trapper and an Arborist on staff they are dedicated to providing ecological solutions to any pest issue. Their approach has an emphasis on environmental and cultural control measures which inhibit the establishment, reproduction, or survival of pests for more long term results. The staff’s scientific knowledge of pest biology, anatomy, habitat, and routes of travel etc., allows them to target their approach to a specific area and make your entire property less inviting to pests.

Trying to figure out how to deal with pests on your own can end up turning into a “make work project” and has the potential to become dangerous. When you disturb a nest of mice they will scatter, and many mice are carriers of disease.

Summertime is a time to relax and have fun - you won’t want to put yourself or your family at risk by making the wrong decision when it comes to pest control, even with a seemingly harmless creature such as an ant. Miller Pest Control in Peterborough are fully licensed with the Ministry of Natural Resources and they point out the danger in assuming that all ants are harmless. A quick glance may result in mistaking a carpenter ant for an ordinary pavement ant, meanwhile the carpenter ant can be causing significant damage to your wood structures.

Ants can also bite, leaving marks which may become inflamed and can take between three and eight days to disappear. They also carry harmful bacteria which could potentially contaminate your food.

In addition to pest management, EcoChoice Pest Control offers multiple biological and ecological services, including fish stocking and native/pollinator planting.

They also keep bees and in order to protect the honeybee population they offer free removal of honeybees; they will re-house the honey bees for no charge. Based in Minden, they serve a wide area including Haliburton, Carnarvon, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Muskoka, Bracebridge, and Durham Region.

Whether it’s fleas, bed bugs, pigeons, or skunks presenting you with a challenge, Dave’s Quality Pest Control and his team offer free quotes and will tackle any pest problem discreetly and efficiently.

Providing service to a wide area including Beaverton, Havelock, Rice Lake, Port Hope and Coburg, and many places in between, their technicians are willing to travel to remote areas where possible.

From cockroaches, earwigs, and spiders to skunks, raccoons, and groundhogs, calling in an expert who is experienced in dealing with the interesting variety of cottage country critters we have here is a smart investment.

For a summer that will not only be carefree but also pest free, be sure to call on one of our own trusted cottage country experts to find out how they can help give you that peace of mind.

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From Making a Meal of Your Home or Cottage Carpenter ants are not just the log home owner’s nightmare.

Any structures that contain wood are at risk of infestation by these nuisance insects.

Everyone has seen ants crawling in, around, or on their home or cottage. Some may make the assumption that these are harmless and just part of living in the Kawartha Lakes or Haliburton Highlands, and some may try to remedy the situation using internet findings. Both of these are dangerous practices. Leaving the pests to bore into their wood structure can cause significant damage and be very costly to the home or cottage owner. Many control techniques require specialized equipment, insecticides, and skill with the application of the pesticide.

The first step in successfully dealing with wood boring ants is correct identification. This takes a trained eye - a Pest Management Professional (PMP). The PMP can identify between a non woodboring ant and a wood-boring ant, like the carpenter ant.

The carpenter ant will invade sound wood, smoothing out tunnels and galleries in order to nest, just as their name suggests. The ants will mate in early spring, the male will then die and the female will find a small cavity within a tree, dead or alive, and lay her eggs. The colony will start out with 10 to 25 larvae fed by the queen. Once the larvae pupate they emerge as minor workers.

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It can take upwards of 2 to 3 years, but the number of ants in a colony can reach the thousands. It’s at this point that the main nest has reached its capacity and satellite colonies are formed.

The satellite colonies may contain workers, larger larvae, and pupae and they travel back and forth between the main nest and the satellite nest as they forage. The carpenter ant will forage off juices from over-ripe fruit, meat, cooked eggs, and many household products containing sugar. The main nest is usually located in the outdoors. The satellite colonies are what we generally find in a structure.

The key point that home/cottage owners need to remember is that these pests and many more are part of our environment.

With the right controls, your home/cottage can be free from the damage that these wood boring pests can inflict.

Miller Pest Control has 10 licensed and trained technicians to assist with all your pest control needs. With two Ecologists on staff, we are the best choice when trying to identify a specific pest and the treatment necessary.

Please visit www.millerpestcontrol.ca for information on a variety of common household pests and how we can assist you in managing them!

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Searching For Your Dream Getaway...

Are you spending hours sitting in front of your computer dreaming of owning a “getaway” only to find the seasons are quickly passing by? Believe it or not many people go through the process for years before finally choosing to take the plunge into property ownership.

One thing we can easily forget to do while ‘dreaming’ is to discuss with each other 3 important things: 1) Our ‘must have’ things - 3 bedrooms vs 2 bedrooms, small or large lake 2) Our ‘I’d like to have’ - fireplace, lake view - not river, updated kitchen 3) Our ‘dream cottage’- Western/Eastern exposure, granite kitchen, garage, and boathouse It’s worth taking the time to sit down with your partner or copurchaser to discuss the above items prior to embarking on your search. You may find you have vast differences between what each of you classes as the things you want in the above categories.

For many women, it may be the kitchen with the window seat to enjoy your morning brew while enjoying the peace of the water. For the gentlemen, it may be a garage, workshop or a boathouse for them to be able to protect their prize possessions.

The secret is to communicate and compromise before you start out on the journey to find the perfect place for you and your gang to enjoy for years to come. So many people purchase a property only to find out that it’s their ‘dream’ ... but not the rest of the family’s. What you thought would be a long-term getaway loses its charm in a short period of time and ends up being sold for barely what you paid for it simply because no one comes up to enjoy it but you.

DREAM – DISCUSS – EXECUTE. So all will be on board & can enjoy the dream!

Submitted by Wendy Hunt, Hunt4Dreams Realty, Bobcaygeon www.hunt4dreams.com

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

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

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

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

BOBCAYGEON • Bobcaygeon Marketplace 705-300 2196 www.bobcaygeonmarketplace.ca • Bigleys Shoes and Clothing 705-738-2522 www.bigleyshoes.com • Kawartha Settlers Village 705-738-6163 www.settlersvillage.org • Lock 32 – Oldest Swing Bridge in the Trent Severn

Waterway • Boyd Heritage Museum • Lakeview Arts Barn & Globus Theatre • Bobcaygeon Beach & Park • My Favorite Things • Buckeye Surf and Snow • Gilstorf and Gray • In Fine Feather • Kawartha Lifestyle • The Gallery • Paradisio • London Trading Company

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

COBOCONK

BRIDGENORTH • Jones Beach • Miller Creek Wildlife Area

• Canada’s Smallest Jail • Coboconk Train Station

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

BURLEIGH FALLS • Lovesick Lake Park • Burleigh Falls Inn

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

CAMERON • Ken Reid Conservation Area

CAMPBELLCROFT • Tree Top Trekking • Laveanne lavender Fields

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

DUNSFORD • Dunsford Nature Trail

ENNISMORE • Sippin’ Dip

FENELON FALLS • Red Rock Antiques 705-738-3496 www.facebook.com/ redrockvintageemporium • Garnet Graham Park • Verulam Park • Gr8 Finds Market • The Corral • Watsons Village Shop

FORESTERS FALLS • Owl Rafting

HALIBURTON • Haliburton Forest &

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

HARCOURT • South Algonquin Trails Inc.

HASTINGS • Oak Road Antiques

HAVELOCK • Crowe Valley Conservation Area • The Gut Conservation Area

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• Antiques on Kent • Lindsay Square Mall • Bowlaway Lanes • Lock 33 – Trent Severn Waterway • Lilac Gardens of Lindsay

• Pigeon River Headwaters

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

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MILLBROOK

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

• 4th Line Theatre

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

MINDEN

PONTYPOOL

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

• Ganaraska Forest Centre

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• Quaker Oaks Farms

HUNTSVILLE • The Antique Cellar 705 798 9090 www.facebook.com/ TheAntiqueCellar/?fref=nf

INDIAN RIVER • Indian River Reptile Zoo

JANETVILLE

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

KIRKFIELD • Balsam Lake Provincial Park • Kirkfield Liftlock • Country Nostalgia

LAKE ST PETER • Lake St. Peter Provincial Park

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

LINDSAY • Hobarts Steak House 705-328-1219 www.hobarts.ca/contact-hobarts • Joanne’s Place Health Foods 705-328-3628 www.joannesplace.ca • Lindsay Gallery • Olde Gaol Museum • Ken Reid Conservation Area

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LITTLE BRITAIN

• Norland Beach

OAKWOOD • Country Sampler Antiques & Collectibles 705-953-9855 www.facebook.com/ CountrySamplerAntiques/?fref=nf

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

ROSEDALE • Lock 35 – Trent Severn Waterway • Kawartha Trading Post

SEBRIGHT SELWYN • Selwyn Beach Conservation Area

STONEY LAKE • Cottage Toys 705-652-3000 www.cottagetoys.ca

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TWEED

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

• Black River Trading

OSHAWA

VICTORIA FALLS • Carden Plain Important Bird Area

• Canadian Automobile Museum • Tree Top Eco

WARKWORTH

PETERBOROUGH

WARSAW

• Peterborough Museum & Archives 705-743-5180

• Warsaw Caves

• Cottage Toys 705-741-2150 www.cottagetoys.ca • Joannes Place 705-742-6456 | 705-328-3628 www.joannesplace.ca • Hobarts Steak House 705-775-4000 www.hobarts.ca • Wild Rock 705-745-9133 www.wildrock.net • Canadian Canoe Museum • Riverview Park & Zoo • Peterborough Lift Lock • Petroglyphs Provincial Park

• Shaw Woods Outdoor • Education Centre

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• Cheeky Bee Candle Co. & Gallery

WILBERFORCE

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

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

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Antique Shopping Whether it is a one-hundred-year-old vintage tea cup with pretty flowers and gold trim, an art deco piece from the twenties, or an old toy which has become a collector’s item, the search for pieces of antique treasure can bring endless hours of amusement for some and is a serious passion for many others.

Technically the object must be over a hundred years old to qualify as an official antique. From furniture and tapestries to household items and clothing, an item which has historical or cultural significance can be termed “antique”.

For the amateurs among us, there is an element of excitement as you pick up an interesting piece and wonder just how old it really is, and what story the object could tell if it had the ability to speak. There is something far more intriguing about holding a piece of history in your hands than simply reading about it in a book.

Many people are on the search for that ‘ultimate find’ which they hope will turn out to be worth a small fortune and others just love to incorporate that vintage look into their

home decor. Whatever your motivation for embarking on your own treasure hunt, you will find plenty of charming places in Cottage Country to visit.

For a really fun-filled walk down memory lane, we recommend stopping in at The Antique Cellar in Huntsville.

You’ll be amazed by the wide selection of antiques, vintage, and retro items on display in this unique shop. They have a large selection of pressed glass and depression glass, as well as many other unusual glass and wood items.

You will never feel rushed here, and as you browse through the delightful collection of old radios, fine china, and even furniture - from Victorian to 60’s retro - you are bound to find just the treasure you’ve been searching for. You can outfit your ‘man cave’, discover cottage decor, and add to your vintage book collection for both children and adults at this fascinating store.

Happy antique hunting!

You can find the Antique Cellar on Facebook 705-798-9090

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The Gallery on the Lake Presents:

The Tim Packer Exhibit “Romancing the Sun”

July 30-August 26, 2016 Opening Reception and “Meet the Artist” July 30 1-4pm

The Gallery on the Lake World Class Art available in your backyard.

65 Gallery on the Lake Road, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 • 1-888-242-7475 • 705-657-1108 www.galleryonthelake.com • Facebook: Gallery on the Lake • Twitter: @galleryonlake

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Summer Time

Bacon Jammin’

I enjoy making a variety of sticky, jammy textured preserves or condiments. I forgo the arduous process of using pectin in these preparations and just up the sugar content on recipes to achieve the desired consistency. Sugar sources may include Maple syrup, honey, and agave nectar but their viscosity can impact the final results of your preserve’s consistency so carefully adjust your recipes, knowing that you can always add more of an ingredient to a recipe but it’s a lot harder to take it out.

The following recipe for Smoky Bacon Jam uses a blend of brown sugar and maple syrup to sweeten it up and add depth of flavour to stand up to the bacon and spices used in it. This unique condiment is a musthave staple and is perfect for small batch summer canning.

Smokey Bacon Jam

Ingredients: • 1 ½ pounds bacon, cut into 1-inch squares • 2 cups minced sweet onions • 1 tbsp. minced garlic

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• 1 – 2 tsp. The Spice Co.’s Mexican Kitchen Cartel • ¼ cup water • ¼ cup maple asyrup • ½ cup sherry vinegar • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract • ½ cup packed light-brown sugar Method: In a large size skillet cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer cooked bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Drain the fat from the skillet leaving all of the browned bits of bacon and cooking debris in the skillet with about a tablespoon of the bacon fat.

Stir the onions and garlic into the pan and cook them over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent. Turn up the heat to high and stir in the Mexican Kitchen Cartel Spice Blend. Let the spices heat up and release their aromatics before adding the water, maple syrup and vinegar.

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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, and scrape all of the browned bits off of the pan while continuing to stir. Add the vanilla and brown sugar and let the recipe return to a boil before adding the bacon.

Reduce heat to low and let jam reduce for about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the Smokey Bacon Jam to a suitable storage container and let it cool down before covering and refrigerating. It will store refrigerated up to 3 weeks, if it actually last that long.

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Hobart’s Steakhouse

The Original Hobart’s Steakhouse in Lindsay opened in April of 2000 when the founders Ken Found and Frank Peters built the premises around an original antique bar from the 1890s. The restaurant is named for Hobart Peters, Ph.D., whose passion for the best beef cattle production inspired the owners to strive for excellence in their business. For 16 years, Hobart’s Steakhouse has been providing guests with exceptional quality and service and is committed to providing only the best quality steak for its patrons. “We want our guests to enjoy Hobart’s authentic hospitality and wonderful selection of dishes,” said Frank Peters, Operations Manager.

In late 2012, Hobart’s opened up a second location in the downtown cafe district of Peterborough.

Situated in a 150 plus-year-old landmark building, the same unique atmosphere found at the Lindsay location has been recreated at the Hunter Street West premises. Extensive renovations were carried out to the building, a superb team of staff hired and today Hobart’s in Peterborough sets the standard for steakhouse restaurants in the Kawarthas and surrounding areas.

The sumptuous menu features a wide variety of premium hand-cut Certified Angus Beef brand steaks. Certified Angus Beef brand steaks are a cut above other Prime or AAA beef and are 97% sourced from family-owned farms across Canada and the U.S. Customer favourites include the great value centre cut top sirloin, 100% trimmed New York strip, rib-eye steak, filet mignon, and Hobart’s special “Chateaubriand for Two”.

This broad menu features top grade products made with care - as the customer orders. In addition to the traditional steaks, there are many delicious alternatives available to suit all tastes, from stuffed grilled chicken, to Atlantic salmon, to delicious pasta dishes and salads, all made to order with the same care taken with the steaks. A wide selection of premium wines is available to complement every choice of meal on the menu. “Hobart’s atmosphere and tastes makes for a memorable dining experience,” Peters added.

Hobart’s Steakhouse prides itself on a casual upscale environment that is meticulously maintained and service that demonstrates a belief in traditional hospitality and genuine customer care. Offering much more than just an exceptional meal, the warm and inviting atmosphere provides an intimate setting in which customers can fully relax and enjoy the first class service. Both restaurants offer a comfortable and entertaining environment with a lively selection of blues, jazz and soul music playing in the background.

Frequently referred to as “The Steak Experts”, when you dine at Hobart’s you will discover the complete dining experience - one which is both unique and satisfying from start to finish.

Hobart’s Steakhouse, 189 Kent Street in Lindsay and 139 Hunter Street West in Peterborough www.hobarts.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Haliburton County Farmers’ Market Tuesdays 12PM-4PM Head Lake Park, Haliburton

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

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

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EVENTS in Cottage Country Date

Event

Time

Place & Contact

ONGOING EVENTS Every Tuesday Wine and Chocolate Tuesdays – Kawartha Country Wines 10AM-6PM 2452 County Rd. 36, Buckhorn www.kawarthacountrywines.ca Wed. in July & August Movies in the Barn – Kawartha Settlers Village 7PM 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn Every Thursday Free Admission Canadian Canoe Museum 5-8PM 910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca Every Thursday Bike Night – Peterborough Cycle Salvage 6-8:30PM 6860 HWY #7, Cavan Monaghan Sunday Afternoons Concerts – Riverview Park and Zoo Gazebo 3-5PM 1230 Water St., Peterborough www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo/Every 4th June 1 – July 31 2016 Hosta Fest - Gardens Plus 10AM-4PM 136 County Rd. 4, Parkhill Rd. E., Peterborough www.gardensplus.ca June 25 – July 29 2016 David Grieve Exhibit - Gallery on the Lake 65 Gallery on the Lake Rd., Buckhorn www.galleryonthelake.com June 26- Sept 18 2016 What Lies Beneath: Canadian Shipwrecks of Lake Superior www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca July 2 – Sept 5 2016 Sottish Tea – Hutchison House Museum 1-4PM Daily (Except for Monday) www.hutchisonhouse.ca Aug 6 – Sept 4 2016 Rice Lake Gallery Exhibition 17 www.zimart.ca NEW EVENTS July 14 2016 Lakefield Movies in the Park 6PM Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St. Lakefield July 15 2016 Friday Night Blues - Blackburn 6PM Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting July 15 2016 Live and Local Lunch – Music by Terry Finn 12-1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca July 15 & 16 2016 Summer Sidewalk Sale – Port Hope 10AM-6PM July 15 & 16 2016 Summer Home and Cottage Show – Huntsville Place Mall 70 King William St., Huntsville www.huntsvilleplacemall.ca July 15, 16 & 17 2016 Ennismore Shamrock Festival Truck and Tractor Pull 553 Ennis Rd., Ennismore http://www.selwyntownship.ca/en/discoverourtownship July 15, 16 & 17 2016 Lakefield Literary Festival Numerous Lakefield Locations www.lakefieldliteraryfestival.com July 15, 16 & 17 2016 Havelock Recreation & Performance Motor Show Havelock Country Jamboree Grounds, 10 County Rd. 48 www.rpmhavelock.com July 16 2016 Peterborough Pulse – An Open Streets Event 9AM-3PM Locations around Downtown Peterborough www.ptbopulse.com July 16 2016 2nd Annual Toy Fire Truck 11AM-3PM Canadian Fire Fighters Museum, 95 Mill St. S., Port Hope 905-885-8985 July 16 2016 Cold Creek County & The Reklaws (Opener) 8PM Peterborough Musicfest - Del Crary Park, George St. N. www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 16 2016 An Evening with Elvis – Buckhorn Community Centre Doors Open 7PM 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn www.buckhorncomminutycentre.com July 17 2016 Cottage Country Craft Show 11AM-4PM Robert E. Young Recreation Complex, 553 Ennis Rd., Ennismore July 17 2016 Lindsay Milk Run 10k/5k - Lindsay Recreation Complex 8AM 133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay www.city.kawarthalakes.on.ca July 17 2016 Antique and Classic Car Show 9AM-4PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg 905-349-2272 July 17 2016 Shelter Valley Folk Festival- Community Picnic 11:30-2:30PM Henkel Family Lavender Farm, 295 Vernonville Rd., Vernonville www.sheltervalley.com July 18 2016 Garden Photos - Omemee Blooms and Garden Club 7PM Trinity Church, 6 King St. W., Omemee omemee@gardenontario.com July 20 2016 Gentleman Husbands & Union City (Opener) 8PM Peterborough Musicfest - Del Crary Park, George St. N. www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 20 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – Salty Dog 7PM Millennium Park Hwy 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com July 20 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies at the Barn - ELF 7PM www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn July 21 2016 Little Lake Cemetery Tour – Canadian Militia: Early Days 2-4PM Little Lake Cemetery, 915 Haggart St., Peterborough www.trentvalleyarchives.com July 22 2016 Ancient Grains and Herb Workshop – South Pond Farms 9AM-1:30PM 1020 Gray Rd., Pontypool www.southpondfarms.ca July 22 2016 Live and Local Lunch – Rob Phillips & Marsala 12-1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca July 22, 23 & 24 2016 Haliburton Art and Craft Festival Friday:12PM-7PM Saturday:9:30AM-6PM Sunday:9:30AM-4PM Head Lake Park, Haliburton www.railsendgallery.com July 22, 23 & 24 2016 161st Lakefield Fair William St., Lakefield www.lakefieldfair.com July 22 2016 Friday Night Blues – Miss Robin Banks 6PM Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting July 23 2016 The Box – Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 23 2016 Classic Car Show Millennium Park, 1 King St., Peterborough July 23 2016 Animals R US Festival 10AM-5PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg www.animalsrusfestival.com July 23 2016 Annual Huntsville Horticultural Society Summer Flower Show 70 King William St., Huntsville www.huntsvilleplacemall.ca July 23 & 24 2016 Art @ the Locks – Lockside Trading Company 2805 River Ave., Young’s Point www.lockside.com July 24 2016 Psychic Fair – Kawartha Mediums - Kawartha Settlers Village 11AM-4PM 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.kawarthamediums.com/psychic-fair July 27 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – The Circle is Small Band 7PM Millennium Park hwy 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com July 27 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies at the Barn - The Goonies 7PM www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn July 27 2016 Whitehorse - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 28 2016 Supper Club – French Country in Bethany Hills 5:30-9PM South Pond Farms, 1020 Gray Rd., Pontypool www.southpondfarms.ca July 28 - 31 2016 Sidewalk Sale and Concert – Downtown Cobourg www.facebook.com/events/519512221588927 July 29 2016 Friday Night Blues – JW Jones 6PM Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting July 29 2016 Live & Local Lunch – Brianna Cotton - Peterborough Square 12-1PM 360 George St. N., Peterborough www.downtownpeterborough.ca July 30 2016 Sandcastle Festival 11AM-4PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg 1-888-262-6874 July 30 2016 The Last Waltz - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 30 & 31 2016 10th Annual Tour De Forest Summer Studio Tour - Haliburton 10AM-5PM www.haliburtontourdeforest.com August 3 2016 MacArther Clark & Meghan Patrick – Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca August 3 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies at the Barn Madagascar 7PM www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn August 3 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – Hometown Sound 7PM Millennium Park hwy 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com August 4 2016 Millbrook Ladies’ Night Festival 2016 4-9PM King St. E., Millbrook https://www.facebook.com/events/578210945687251/ August 4 2016 Fiesta Street Festival (Formerly The Hunter Street Caribbean Festival) www.facebook.com/FiestaPeterborough/ August 4 - 7 2016 171st Peterborough Ex 11 Roger Neilson Way, Peterborough www.peterboroughex.ca August 5 2016 Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks 7:30-9PM 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www.trentvalleyarchives.ca August 5 2016 Friday Night Blues – Chris Antonik 6PM Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting August 6 2016 The Spoons - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca August 6 2016 Garage and Trunk Sale 8AM-1PM Ennismore Heritage Artspace Centre 507 Ennis Rd. 705-292-5112 *Vendors Wanted August 7 2016 Driftwood Theatre, Theatre in the Park– Taming of the Shrew 7:30-9:30PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg 1-844-601-8057 August 10 2016 Jocelyn Alice & Ria Mae - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca August 10 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – EH440 7PM Millennium Park Hwy 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com August 10 2016 Kawartha Settlers Village – Movies at the Barn Footloose 7PM www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn August 12 2016 Friday Night Blues – Bull Durst 6PM Holiday Inn 150 George St. N., Peterborough *Weather Permitting August 12 2016 Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks 7:30-9PM 71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough www.trentvalleyarchives.ca August 12 - 14 2016 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival - Buckhorn Community Centre 1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn www.buckhornfineart.com August 13 2016 Hootenanny on Hunter 12PM-11PM Hunter St., Peterborough August 13 2016 2nd Annual Model Boat Day Canadian Firefighters Museum, 95 Mill St. S., Port Hope 905-885-8985 August 13 2016 Movies on the Beach – Cobourg Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg www.cobourgtourism.ca August 13 2016 Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac Tribute - Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, George St. N., Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca August 13 & 14 2016 Antique machinery Show 10AM-4PM Fire #7050, Dale Rd. (County Rd. 74) 905-753-2387 August 14 2016 Festival of Textiles – Lang Pioneer Village 10AM-4PM 104 Lang Rd., Keene August 13 & 14 2016 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival www.buckhornfineart.ca August 15 2016 Flower & Vegetable Show – Omemee Blooms Garden Club 7PM Omemee Legion 46 King St. E., Omemee omemee@gardenontario.com August 17 2016 Painting and Wine – South Pond Farms 7-9PM 1020 Gray Rd., Pontypool www.southpondfarms.ca August 17 2016 Movies at the Barn - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7PM www.settlersvillage.org/movies-in-the-barn August 17 2016 Bancroft Summer Concerts – Blues Boyler 7PM Millennium Park hwy 62, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com August 18 - 21 2016 Havelock Country Jamboree 10 County Rd. 48, Havelock www.havelockjamboree.com

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In Cottage Country Where Do I Find?

24 HR/Late-Night Gas BOBCAYGEON

LAKEFIELD

PETERBOROUGH

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

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

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

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

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

BRIDGENORTH

LINDSAY

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

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

BANCROFT

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

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

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

FENELON FALLS

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

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

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

HAVELOCK

NORWOOD

YOUNGS POINT

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

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

BANCROFT

HALIBURTON

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

LAKEFIELD

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

Foodland - Open 24 Hours - 1 Queen St.,

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

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

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Discover Cottage Country GOLF FEATURE

A Bit of

Golf History On the Eastern Coast of Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife, during the 15th Century, a primitive game had begun to be played in which participants would use a stick or a club to hit a pebble around a natural course, often on sand dunes.

These were the humble beginnings of the modern game of golf which is now played all around the world by so many.

Golf made its way to Canada in the 19th Century with the high number of Scottish immigrants who were arriving at that time.

By the late 1800s, golf was becoming more popular and by the year 1900, it had become an Olympic sport. The first Canadian golfing magazine was published in 1915, and players from Canada, the US, and around the world now compete for the Canadian Open, one of the most sought-after titles in the golfing world. Canada has some outstanding golf courses and some of the most picturesque of those courses are right here on our doorstep in Cottage Country.

One of the most challenging questions golfers are faced with in Cottage Country is not “where can I play”, but “which one of the many beautiful courses do I choose from”? The terrain here is ideal for golfing; wide open spaces with gentle rolling hills, and of course stunning landscapes including a view of the water in many cases.

The quaint village of Little Britain is situated southeast of Lindsay and is home to Deer Run Golf Course, one of only a handful of 12-hole golf courses in Canada. The first of its kind in the Kawarthas, Deer Run offers a dynamic 3,045-yard course which is both affordable and time-efficient. Nestled in the heart of a scenic mature forest and surrounded by the Mariposa River, this beautiful setting is the ideal location for a game of golf.

Offering something for everyone, the newly expanded club also boasts a large driving range and practice area. Junior Golf Camps take place in July and August and include lunch for the kids. Families and seniors are always made to feel at home at the club. Deer Run offers memberships as well as pay as you play, and the fully-licensed clubhouse provides a welcoming outdoor patio area for the adults to relax and enjoy a meal and refreshments after the game.

Visit their website to book Tee Times online and for details of upcoming league events and tournaments. In addition to those listed, they will be hosting the Golf and Dine for Breast Cancer on Friday, September 9th.

Deer Run Golf Course, Little Britain www.deerrungolfcourse.ca

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Discover Cottage Country ALL THINGS AUTO

Kia’s Green Light Project Breaks New Ground!

The Green Light Project, Kia’s global corporate social responsibility program, continues to spread hope to communities in Africa. To further their goal of improving social mobility and promoting self-sufficiency in disadvantaged regions, Kia is breaking ground on a brand new program.

developing regions. In this next step forward, Kia is happy to be reaching out and sharing experiences to alleviate the needs and improve the livelihood of the local communities.

Article submitted by Lynn Hill of Peterborough Kia Written by: Kia BUZZ Editorial Team, www.peterboroughkia.ca

Their newest initiative comes in the form of community-run auto mechanic training centres designed to support locals by providing employment and vocational training. Following the recent ground breaking ceremony, construction for the two centres located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Nairobi, Kenya are expected to be completed in early 2017. The Green Light Project facilities will be managed jointly with international humanitarian organizations –World Vision and Good Neighbors – with the aim of operating self-sufficiently in the foreseeable future.

Representing a US$4 million investment by Kia Motors and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the new facilities will provide employment for local residents and vocational training for future vehicle mechanics.

The addition of the two auto mechanic centres in Ethiopia and Kenya will bring the number of Kia Green Light Project facilities to a total of eight. Kia estimates that each centre will have a positive impact on over 2,000 local residents, and it looks forward to the regions blossoming into self-reliant business centres thanks to the establishment of repair centres in the surrounding areas.

During the annual Green Light Project volunteer trips, Kia has enthusiastically provided automobile maintenance classes as part of the program to empower individual residents in the

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Moonshine Runner 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Pickup

Garth Webb and his partner own this cool 1956 Chevy 3100 Stepside truck. They bought it 2 years ago and re-built the chassis and had the motor, transmission and the rear end re built as well.

The brakes are Wilwood 6 piston in the front and Wilwood 4 piston brakes in the rear. Garth says it will stop on a dime and give you nine cents change.

The truck came from a farm in South Carolina and the motor, originally a straight six, was immediately replaced with a 454.

The suspension was custom made for the vehicle with a triangulated 4 Link - designed with a coil-over, for the pro builder who wants a no compromise rear air ride suspension.

The rear bed of the truck was done with oak flooring in tongue and groove, and was fastened from the underside, so that the screws wouldn’t show.

The custom 3-inch exhaust is stainless steel with Borla Mufflers and she’s a loud one to hear her running, but the noise

only seems to add even more character to this sweet truck.

“She’s a lot of fun to drive and she runs like a Caddy” Garth smiles, with a 20 x 8.5 front Billet Specialties custom wheel on the front and 20 x 15 with 29 tall 18.5 Mickey Thompson High Performance S/R radials on the back.

Going for an old “Rat Rodder” look to it, Garth and partner Gary Chaves hired artist “Draco” to the design on the doors “Moonshine Runner - Doing Shady Business Since 1881.”

After $65,000 in parts, and many hours of work in a labour of love, the Moonshine Runner has an appraised value of over $100,000.

The truck is an incredible piece of automotive history and such a wonderful bit of eye candy that creates a conversation everywhere you go. As we interviewed Garth, many people stopped to ask questions and admire the truck.

Interested parties can contact Garth Webb for details on purchasing the Moonshine Runner at webber-chassis@ hotmail.com.

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Discover Cottage Country KIDS CORNER

Book Review from the

“Neighbourwood” If any of you have had the pleasure of meeting the Executive Director of Camp Kawartha, Jacob Rodenburg, you’ll know that he is a humble sort, a rather selfeffacing man who would rather share a couple of verses of REALLY bad poetry (by Scottish poet William McGonagall, look him up) than talk about himself and his accomplishments.

Because he won’t toot his own horn, I’ll do it for him and take the opportunity to tell you about his newly published book “The Big Book of Nature Activities, A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning ” co-authored with celebrated local naturalist and educator, Drew Monkman.

The book is beautifully illustrated, a treasure trove of nature knowledge and tidbits that these two author-educators have been sharing with students of all ages for decades. It is an infinitely practical guide for anyone who wants to give themselves the tools to engage and enlighten young people about how precious and interesting the natural world is. There are almost 150 activity suggestions using games, crafts, and drama but the book also delves into information on broader concepts such as evolution, ecological zones, the universe, and citizen science. Thoughtful headings start each section on the different seasons “Spring sounds like… “, “Spring

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looks like… “, “Spring smells like...“, “Spring tastes like...” preparing you and your youngster to use all of your senses in order to fully engage in the world around you.

And in case you were wondering, the book doesn’t turn its back on technology. It recommends making the most of your smartphone and social media to learn more and share your discoveries with others.

In the words of Jacques Cousteau “You can’t love what you don’t know”. This book will help you help your child know more about nature... and the love for all the creatures in your “neighbourwood” will surely follow.

By Shawna Foxton Outdoor Education Registrar at Camp Kawartha www.campkawartha.ca

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Discover Cottage Country KIDS CORNER

Glow Bugs Our yard is sparkling with glow bugs these last few weeks. It is magical looking, and our kids think the sparkling bugs are mysterious and enchanting.

To make your own little glow bugs it is simple, and they will glow through the night.

You will need some plastic Easter eggs (the kind that pop apart and can be filled), battery-operated tea lights, hot glue gun, googly eyes, construction paper, and pipe cleaners.

The first part is really a grown-up job. You will need to glue the tea light inside the pointier end of the egg with the ‘flame’ light pointing inside. Be careful not to get glue on the edge of the egg where it will need to re-attach to the other part. Once you close the egg with the light on you will see that it is glowing.

Now is the fun part. Kids can glue on the eyes using white glue or hot glue; with help. Cut the pipe cleaners into short lengths and use them to make antennae and little legs. The pointer end of the egg will be the back of the glow bug as it will be brightest.

Cut out some little oval wings and glue on top.

Once the glue is all dry, take them outside with a bedtime snack, or set them on a bedroom windowsill and watch them light up the night.

Emily Ireland

Peterborough Museum & Archives

Robotics Camp Team ‪#‎CottageCountry‬ came in 3rd place at the final battle at Robotics Camp! This amazing camp at Peterborough Museum & Archives fosters children’s problem-solving skills and creativity, and is LOTS of fun! CHEX Newswatch was there to film the final battle, and Aiden and Ryan had a blast!

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THOSE WERE THE DAYS

Es war wunderbar While re-arranging my cupboard full of old books, valued memorabilia and keepsakes, I came upon an almost forgotten album of photos taken when my wife and I visited Germany exactly sixteen years ago.

Kay and I have been Community Care volunteers for many years and it was back then I was given the pleasant task of assisting a German man named Werner Blecher who was in his last stages of cancer. I visited Werner and his wife Gertrude every day helping around the house, spreading a bit of good cheer and of course driving them where ever they needed to be. I was holding Werner’s hand when he passed away. At no time was I aware the Blechers were telling their friends and relatives in Germany about this Canadian guy and how they had begun to depend on my visits.

Soon I was receiving letters, emails and even phone calls from Germany asking that my wife and I visit in appreciation for what I had done for Werner. In Community Care, we as volunteers receive more gratification in what we do so their kindness was not necessary.

We remained close friends with Gertrude even to her passing a few years ago but she had always urged us to take them up on their generous offer, in fact, if we did go to Germany, she would go with us. At first, we thought we could not afford to take such an adventurous trip but realized we could not afford not to. I even went to night school for six weeks to learn how to speak basic German.

The flight, although 14 hours with a stopover in Halifax, was pleasant and uneventful but when we landed in Frankfurt and met Herbert who would be our driver to take us anywhere we wanted to go, a trip of a lifetime began.

In the five weeks we were in Germany we stayed in Hattart, a small dorf (town) in Westerwald, Pulheim near Cologne, a beautiful village named Beverungen and one week in Vienna, Austria. We were in the Black Forest, the Mosel vineyards, a cruise on the Rhine, to one of the dams bombed during WWII, a 700-year-old church and an equally old Marienstatt Cloister where we actually saw a Gutenburg Bible and of course, the Alps.

To describe where we went and what we saw would take a mini novel, so many wonderful places only outdone by the wonderful people and oh yes, I have to mention the scrumptious food.

Leafing through the album my mind visited each place as if it was yesterday. Sixteen years later we are still in close contact with the new friends we made and yes, we are still being invited back.

Russ Sanders epigram@nexicom.net

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Dog Wild 8 ways to unleash your summer and ensure your dog is safe and sound while he’s getting his summer vacation’s worth

No dog drags himself out of bed on a summer morning and gives himself a “seize the day” pep talk. One scent of newly-mown grass and that dog is going to do exactly what nature tells him to.

pools, and cooling pads can make great, inexpensive provisions for over-hot pets. Whatever you choose, the key is to find a cool surface—those paws hold the only sweat glands she’s got!

Free belly rubs. Veterinarians tend to see a spike in canine skin and ear infections during the summer. Fur is a natural canopy, of course, but be sure to protect the sensitive spots (bellies, ears, around the eyes) with some pet grade sunblock every 3 to 4 hours.

Surfer fur. It may seem counter-intuitive, but let his hair grow out this summer. A long coat brushed dry after a bath will work wonders for your pet’s skin on a hot day—not to mention his reputation on the beach.

BBQ for you-know-who. Bacon Swiss burger biscuits? Beef bourguignon dog treats? With canine-safe cookout fare like this, no one will even notice when you inevitably mix up the meats on the grill.

Hydration stations. Peak sunlight hours are 10 am – 4 pm.

Avoid late afternoon swoon by setting up drinking stations around the yard.

Fetch with care. Remember that canines are wired for social cues, and sometimes that means they’ll follow your lead even beyond what’s good for them. Be mindful of heavy-panting during Fetch.

Cold feet. All it takes is a summer storm power outage or a heatwave, and the A.C.’s D.I.Y. for the day. Shady trees, kiddie

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Treat hunt. Hide and seek can be a great game for a smaller cookout - giving naturally social dogs a perfect chance for some guided mingling. And since you went to all that trouble to make those delectable peanut butter dog treats, you might as well make the little rascal work for them!

Family feud. And don’t be afraid to get wet! Whether it’s a simple surprise attack with the hose or a well-orchestrated water balloon fight, there’s something about an all-out, family-wide water war that tells your pup—it’s gonna be a good day!

Submitted by Kathleen Rutledge, Invisible Fence of South East Ontario, seontario.invisiblefence.com

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Dr. Terry’s Zoo As I write this it is the first day of summer and with its arrival we have a fresh batch of chipmunks in the garden. Mole and Toad (our red felines) have their whiskers literally bent out of shape as they attempt to capture one baby chipmunk that is taunting them from the windowsill, as he greedily fills his cheeks with black sunflower seeds intended for the birds.

Allergies, especially in dogs, peak in the summer. Our Chili Pepper (a terrier rescue) suffers from a condition called atopy. Should your pet chew at their paws and scratch their face and ears then he or she may have an allergy. Chile was diagnosed with a single blood sample sent to the lab for an environmental blood run. The results revealed that Chili is allergic to dust mites. She is now on an exciting new drug which suppresses the immune system without the side effects of corticosteroids. If a drug could be made to inhibit Spinnaker’s greed for rawhides or Amigo’s escapist tendencies - that would be awesome!

Christi and I met an interesting parking lot attendant recently who is a seagull fanatic. Daily she arrives at her parking lot with bread donated by a local restaurant. “Steve” is Ashley’s favorite gull. He struts back and forth in front of her car as the head commandant. Our cash donation to help her feed the birds brought her to tears.

Well, we are off for a sail. Spinnaker has donned his life jacket. He thinks he looks striking in blue! Enjoy the summer with your buddies.

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

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

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

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Ask me about my horse.

Have you got all day?

The above bumper sticker is one that makes us horsey people smile and it adorns a bumper or two in our stable parking lot.

For non-horsey people, it may be hard to understand why horsey friends or partners are so consumed with horse ownership and spending time with their horse. I think my grandfather summed the obsession up well as he quoted Winston Churchill, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”. Of course, we need to make that old saying gender neutral because this infatuation is true of women and men.

Why do horse lovers flock to the barn to feel fulfilled and to de-stress? This is an interesting question to ask and as we look for the answer perhaps we will discover a hidden truth of what horse ownership brings to horseloving friends and family.

The horse/human relationship is a non-verbal communication, which takes us away from the “noise” of our daily activities and includes a body language and an awareness of living in the moment. In a successful partnership, that every horse owner strives to create with their horse, they learn how important leadership is and how to gain respect, love, and safety in return for learning to effectively speak the non-verbal language of the horse. It is enriching to know that without words you can achieve such a partnership. Equally as important is that time spent with a horse is all about living in the present and being aware of what is happening at a moment in time. Horses teach us to daily assess what is happening, to problem solve and concentrate on what is important right now whether the problem is with the horse or with ourselves.

Submitted by Janice Ecclestone, Inukshuk Farm, Selwyn www.inukshukfarm.com

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Water Wisdom

Is there anything more refreshing than a cool glass of water on a hot summer day? Your body is 70% water and the quality of the water you drink can have a major impact on your health. Water is not just a bodily fluid. It’s part of an amazing delivery and disposal system, carrying nutrients to every cell, flushing out toxins and metabolic waste. You can live weeks without food, but only days without water!

Not all water is good to drink. City tap water can contain dangerous substances such as chlorine (destroys beneficial bacterial flora), aluminum (linked to cancer and Alzheimer’s), fluoride (weakens the immune system) and residue of prescription medications. There are economical home filtering systems, such as Santevia, that greatly improve tap water quality.

Well water is often contaminated by chemicals from agricultural practices and may contain high levels of inorganic minerals that accumulate in the body. Also, bacterial levels can fluctuate with the seasons, unbeknownst to the consumer.

A good choice for drinking water is pure spring water from a reputable water outlet. Your supplier should be able to provide information on the source and give you an analysis of the trace minerals in the spring water.

If you buy single servings of water, an excellent alternative to plastic bottles is Flow Naturally Alkaline Spring Water. Flow is available in low environmental impact tetra packs that are BPA free.

It’s important to drink seven to nine 8-ounce glasses of water every day. Cool, rather than cold is best for easy assimilation. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. Some people never experience real thirst which can result in chronic dehydration. All the vital organs of your body are dependent upon proper hydration, with pure, clean water.

Without water there is no life, so drink to your health!

Submitted by Anne Douglas, anne@joannesplace.ca www. joannesplace.ca

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I want to share an incident that happens all too often in many dental offices. A patient will arrive looking for a second opinion on a recommended treatment.

Often, they leave with a totally different set of options and fees than they were first quoted by the original dentist.

It’s no surprise this can lead to some confusion and possibly mistrust of dentists in general on the part of the patient. Questions arise like: Why the difference? Is one dentist overcharging or over treating? Shouldn’t the dentists be more standardized in their thinking and treatment approach? Who is right?

The short answer is: it depends! Though we are all dentists, we all have different ways of handling the same treatment.

There are many techniques and materials that each dentist will prefer based on their training and experience and history of past results. Most times, there is more than one good way to handle a dental concern.

It would be nice if there was a standard way to treat each patient but that doesn’t exist. In fact, there are good

examples outside of dentistry where a difference of opinion is normal. Take for example the Supreme Court of Canada. All 9 justices hear the exact same trial evidence. All 9 justices have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the law. Yet when a decision is made, it’s uncommon for it to be a unanimous 9-0 decision - and these are top legal experts that can’t agree!

Personally, I believe I should keep trying to improve my explanations of why there are different options and opinions. By letting the patients know the advantages and disadvantages they can then make a more informed decision on what’s right for them. Just as every patient is different, the treatment approach will also be different. The important thing to keep in mind is that every dentist is trying to do their best - based on their training, knowledge, and the information they have - to provide the most appropriate care for every patient.

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

Reiki:

A Complementary Alternative Method of Healing Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that can also promote healing on a physical, mental and/or emotional level. It is administered by a trained “Reiki Practitioner” by the “laying on of hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Reiki is used in hospitals, hospice centres, clinics and in private practice. In fact, Raven Keyes, Reiki Master, is part of the Complementary Alternative Medicine Program at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital let

by Dr. Mehmet Oz. As Dr. Oz stated, “My gift is surgery. Raven’s gift is energy healing.”—Mehmet C. Oz, MD Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of energy healing that has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect.

But, the best way to understand Reiki is to experience it for yourself!

Article taken from The International Centre for Reiki Training.

Submission from Lynn Anne Hill, Reiki at the Lake (705) 872-8357

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Gwyneth James Named

Business Woman of the Year This has been an exciting year for Gwyneth James so far. In March of 2016 she was named Chair of the United Way Campaign and on June 1 of this year she won Businesswoman of the Year.

Congratulations Gwyneth!

Kawartha Chamber

Launches New Website!

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is excited to announce the launch of its new website!

Visit www.KawarthaChamber.ca, and you will be intrigued by many beautiful images of our region.

The new site highlights the richness that we have to offer as a Chamber for our members, local residents, and visitors to the Kawarthas – and, what our members have to offer you!

A Kawartha Chamber Member commented, “It’s clean, easy to navigate...and makes me want to go exploring!”

Launched in June, the website showcases 350+ businesses, organizations, and local attractions in a unique design, with a user-friendly navigation menu and member directory.

The site contains valuable information for Chamber members, while effectively showcasing local businesses and organizations – making the site easy to navigate for clients and customers.

The mobile-responsive, modern design – created locally

by Peterborough Web Design – can be easily viewed and navigated on a desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

The site includes an Events Calendar updating residents and visitors on local events, festivals, and celebrations going on in the Kawarthas throughout the year. New features include a Blog & Social page. The blog contains upto-date information on local business, the community, and the Kawartha Chamber, while the Social page integrates the Chamber’s social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Our readers are already familiar with Gwyneth’s insightful and knowledgeable monthly column which she’s been writing for Cottage Country Connection since the beginning of our journey. Not only is Gwyneth an accounting expert and part owner of a highly successful business in Peterborough, she is also a dedicated citizen of this community. Highly respected and an amazing role model for young women, Gwyneth is a proven leader and she has the right amount of energy, drive and focus required for success.

Gwyneth has put in countless hours of volunteer time with many organizations, almost too many to mention, and she’s currently involved with the Women’s Business Network, the Chamber of Commerce, Start Up Peterborough, and the Five Counties Children’s Centre Foundation.

She has also volunteered with the Community Futures Development Corporation, Peterborough Economic Development, the Bear’s Lair entrepreneurs competition, Fleming College, and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra.

A big congratulations to you Gwyneth – we are proud to know you and are grateful for your outstanding contributions not only to our community but also to our little paper that grew to a magazine.

Gwyneth James is a partner at Cody & James Chartered Professional Accountants in Peterborough

The Discover page includes many local attractions and things to do in the Kawarthas. If you’re looking for a contractor or tradesperson, business-to-business service, or a location for your next meeting or conference – check the Services page. The About page outlines anything you want to know about the Chamber and the services it provides.

An exciting contest is taking place to promote to new site – visit www.KawarthaChamber.ca for details!

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

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Canadian Welding Skills

Private Welding School

Welding is an important part of daily life. Our environment is filled with many places and things which have required welding skills in order to create them.

When you drive across a bridge think about how not only would the bridge have been welded but also the car in which you are travelling.

Welding is a lucrative career choice, and skilled welders can find themselves working in a variety of different fields, which take them to a wide range of locations from office buildings and hospitals to refineries and gold and copper mines, and even under water! It can be an exciting and rewarding occupation.

environment. With much smaller classes students receive a highly personalized learning approach resulting in a high rate of employment success after completion. There is also the added bonus of receiving your training in as short a space of time as 10 weeks.

Over the years, many people have stopped in at Canadian When you choose a private welding school you will have the Welding Skills in Ennismore hoping the students there might opportunity to receive a more intensive training in a unique do some repair work for them. Since the practice of using student labour to make money on repair work is not accepted by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, and due to the high demand of requests of this type, the decision was made to open up a separate and distinct Fabrication shop.

Established in 2014, Canadian Skills Fabrication Limited is a Certified Aluminum CWB Shop doing fabrication and repair work in both aluminium and steel. Sandblasting and painting services are also available. Recent clients include the City of Peterborough, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Kiff Auto and Metex Corporation. Contact Canadian Welding Skills for more information.

Canadian Welding Skills, Ennismore www.weldingskills.com

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Peterborough Chamber

Helps Celebrate Opening of 407 We had the opportunity to celebrate the opening of Phase 1 of the 407. The highway starting at Harmony Road in Oshawa to Brock Road in Pickering officially opened to traffic on Monday, June 20th and will be free to use until January 1, 2017.

The Peterborough contingent was MPP Jeff Leal, Mayor Daryl Bennett, Warden J. Murray Jones and the Peterborough Examiner.

“Ribbon of prosperity” and “important two-way street” were a few of the descriptors used to talk about the impact of this highway. The first part of phase 2, which will end at the 35/115, will be opened in 2017 with a link to Taunton Road.

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The full completion date for the highway is 2020.

The Chamber has a strong connection to the 407. In 2004, there was a policy resolution from the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce to continue the 407 eastward. The then Chair of the Board for the Peterborough Chamber Dan Stanford and Stuart Harrison, President and CEO of the Peterborough Chamber asked that the recommendation to government include taking the highway all the way to the 35/115.

Submitted by Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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Canada Pension Plan The federal government has proposed enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that appear to have addressed the provincial government’s concerns about the retirement savings of Ontarians. If the CPP changes are ratified on July 15th, the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will be scrapped. Most businesses and taxpayers will be relieved that this extra layer of administration will not proceed, but there is still a question as to whether or not an enhanced CPP was ever necessary.

Opposition to enhancing CPP centres around disagreement about whether Canadians are saving enough for retirement.

The federal government is concerned about the number of Canadians in workplaces without pension plans and the

low rate of RRSP contributions. The Fraser Institute, on the other hand, believes most Canadians are well prepared for retirement, pointing out that while pension assets are not keeping pace, other assets like real estate and nonregistered investments are more than compensating.

In effect, CPP forces a taxpayer to save for their retirement.

The average contributions through payroll deductions are used to determine how much you will receive when you retire. There are partial benefits extended to a surviving spouse, similar to company pension plans. Unlike an RRSP, however, there are no assets left for other family members after your death.

Currently, the major changes being proposed are an increase in the contribution rate from 4.95% to 5.95% to the current maximum of $54,900 then 4% to earnings of $82,700. These will be phased in gradually over 7 years starting January 2019.

As an example, a worker with a $75,000 salary will see her CPP deductions go from $2,479.95 (2015 maximum) to $4,070.55 which is an increase of $1,590 or $132/month.

Pretty substantial. Her annual CPP income at retirement will increase from $13,100 to $19,900.

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

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