Cottage Country Connection Magazine - June 2017

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RECREATIONAL COTTAGE OWNERSHIP COTTAGE COUNTRY'S AWARD WINNING LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

HOT-LIST OF ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS

Celebrating SAFETY ON THE WATER

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CONTENTS JUNE 2017

YOUR GUIDE HOME & COTTAGE PAGES 2 - 40

CONTRACTORS CORNER PAGE 41 CELEBRATE CANADA 150 PAGES 42 - 53 PETS & VETS PAGES 54 - 57 FOOD PAGES 58 FOR YOUR HEALTH PAGES 60 - 63 AUTO PAGE 64 BUSINESS PAGES 65 - 67

08 COVER STORY

GREAT BLUE RESORTS RECREATIONAL COTTAGE OWNERSHIP 11 Award Winning Builder Stoney Lake Homes & Cottages 12 Modular Homes & Cottages

KIDS CORNER PAGES 68 - 69

34 History & Adventure on Pigeon Lake

THE HOT-LIST OF ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS PAGES 70 - 76

45 A Time of Stability & Prosperity - Happy 150th Birthday Canada!

COTTAGE COUNTRY EVENTS PAGES 77 MARKETPLACE PAGES 78 - 81

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42 Canada 150 Events Calendar 52 Bobcageon: Three Little Islands One Big Heart 53 Kawartha Chamber Celebrating 70 Years 70 Cottage Country Hot List of Attractions & Destinations 75 The Peterborough Farmers Market - Steeped in Tradition 77 June Events Calendar FREE Lock Passage for Canada 150

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Contractors Corner

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EVENTS

NOTARIZED CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Cottage Country Connection has notarized confirmation of the current circulation & distribution. 18,000 printed copies. Canada Post Targeted Mail Circulation at 11,450 copies plus over 100 pick up locations at 6,550 copies. 6 reading occurrences x 2.2 readers per issue x 18,000 printed copies gives advertisers 237,600 potential ad views. Proof is available to all of our readers and advertisers, you may request a full copy in PDF format by emailing publisher@cottagecountryconnection.com Original documentation is available for inspection at Miskin Law Office, Suite 263, 380 Armour Rd. Peterborough.

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WELCOME

2016 Business Awards of Excellence

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Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient

In this issue we celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th Birthday.

MARKETING & PROMOTION

You’ll find over 350 things to do, and places to see in our beautiful regions of Cottage Country.

Whatever you decide to do this Canada Day to celebrate, we hope you spend it with those you love, and enjoy the day creating new and wonderful memories.

From all of us at Cottage Country Connection and all of our fantastic writers and contributors, we wish you an enjoyable and safe Canada Day Celebration.

Happy Birthday Canada!

Donna Matthews, Kelly Welsh, Murray Miskin, Moira Gale, Emily Ireland-Norman, Deb Mahoney & Tania Moher

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

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The Original Flame

Celebrates 10 Years Sitting around a fire is the place where all your worries go on hold where you can just sit and stare at the flames, no words required, just sharing a moment.

The Original Flame, Peterborough has been providing the surrounding community and Cottage Country with the tools to enjoy fire in every way for ten years now in a unique boutique setting. The Original Flame specializes in wood, gas, and propane fireplace and stove sales, as well as certified installations.

Michele Kadwell-Chalmers is a Peterborough

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native and a third generation business owner. After working in the hearth industry for 14 years Michele knew there was a need for a different type of fireplace store, a place where everyone who entered could shop comfortably for a focal point for their home, and still get the technical answers to the questions that need to be asked. Michele is WETT Certified, and her welcoming showroom at The Original Flame offers brands like Jotul, Valcourt, Archgard, Kingsman, By The Fire, Elmira Stove Works, Regency, Blaze King, Amantii, plus much, much more. The Original Flame offers fireplaces recognized for quality, craftsmanship and elegance, while fostering a superb customer experience. With many stellar reviews The Original Flame is an easy choice when it comes to heating and outfitting your home. One customer writes “Great advice, service and just really nice people!” while another exclaims “Friendly atmosphere, exceptional service! Our fireplace has complimented our living space in both summer and winter seasons.”

Michele takes pride in being an active member of the community and gives back with her support of the YWCA Crossroads Shelter and Hospice Peterborough; she also sits on the committee for the Hike for Hospice and has been a member of the Women’s Business Network since 2008.

Whether you are looking to lower your heating costs, or add the perfect piece to complement the character of your home or backyard, Michele and the team at The Original Flame will help you find a stylish and functional piece that enhances your space, and your budget. Drop in and Celebrate ten years of industry leading service and selection with Michele and her team at The Original Flame, you will find yourself in knowledgeable, capable hands.

The Original Flame, Michele Kadwell-Chalmers 982 Hwy 7 East Unit #2, Peterborough www.theoriginalflame.com 705-742-9452

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Recreational Cottage Ownership with Great Blue Resorts

Many people dream about owning a family cottage, yet these days this unfortunately has to remain just a dream for some. Rising prices mean it's just not an affordable reality. Thankfully there is a much less costly alternative cottage resort living.

by Tracey Allison

So what exactly is a recreational cottage? It is maintenance-free cottage ownership that includes all of the amenities of being at a resort. You’ll still have your own private little cottage where you can

enjoy all of the traditional cottage things to do but you’ll also enjoy the all-inclusive extras like full family entertainment, a heated salt water pool, multi-sports court, playground, recreational pavilion, daily kids club activities, special event nights, splash pads, paddle boards, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, boating, swimming and more.

Outright recreational cottage ownership is a much more desirable option for many compared to having timeshare or fractional ownership. This way you don’t have to share your cottage and can still manage affordable monthly payments.

Another bonus, you’ll be free from the never-ending list of outdoor chores you get with traditional cottages. You have a maintenance crew, included in your resort management fee, that will cut your grass and maintain the rest of the grounds while you’re off doing the things you love most and spending quality time with your family. All your running costs - water, hydro, grounds-keeping, security, an on-site management team and unlimited guest passes are included in the annual fee.

Start your family traditions and choose a resort in cottage country

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from eight Southern Ontario locations, managed by Great Blue Resorts. These quality built recreational cottages start as low as $59,900 for pre-owned or from $81,900 for brand new, plus HST and resort management fees. Financing is available OAC with affordable low monthly payments.

These beautiful and spacious recreational cottages have several open concept floor plans and decor packages to choose from so you can customize your space. All models come with shingled roof tops, airconditioning, low-maintenance vinyl siding and windows and all furniture, appliances, lighting and window treatments are included in the floor plan price.

One of Great Blue Resorts’ awesome locations is Cherry Beach Resort in Prince Edward County. Just steps away from Sandbanks Provincial Park, it sits on over 45 acres of beautiful waterfront, including a 1200 foot long sandy beach on East Lake.

Buyers can usually be in their Cherry Beach Resort cottage as soon as three or four weeks, so you’ll be ready to enjoy resort living in no time.

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Another great resort in cottage country is Great Blue Resorts’ Bellmere Winds Resort. There you will enjoy recreational cottage ownership only 20 minutes south east of Peterborough in the village of Keene. This resort features an 18 hole golf course with beautiful views of Rice Lake.

So when you see all that’s included, you can ask yourself, where can you spend

less money while having the time of your life creating family memories that will last forever? Recreational cottage ownership is an option that can make your dreams come true.

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Stoney Lake Homes & Cottages

Stoney Lake Homes & Cottages provides design and planning to bring your ideas to life - from contemporary to traditional, elegant to rustic, frame, timberframe or log they will be able to make your dreams a reality. Their services provide construction drawings and all required permits. They also have 3D rendering technology which allows you to see what your final outcome will look like. No matter what type of job you are looking for, they will exceed your expectations.

Whether it is building a new home, cottage or making renovations there is so much information out there that it can make your head spin. Luckily there are professionals out there to help make the job as painless as possible.

Since 2004, Stoney Lake Homes & Cottages has been serving Peterborough, the Kawarthas and surrounding area with award winning builds.

Their most recent award was the 2016 Peterborough Kawarthas Home Builders Association Award for

“Best Custom Home Over 2500 sq. ft.�

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Not only do they have the expertise when it comes to building, but they also have an open book policy so you can see where your money is going. There are no hidden mark ups or fees, you get to weigh in on bids and see exactly where each dollar is going!

Not only that, they pass on their building materials discount to you - which ranges from about 5 to 20%. They really want to do everything they can to ensure their clients get the best! Not only do they build in town, they are experienced in dealing with cottage properties and their unique features including islands.

Every home and cottage is built to Energy Star standards with environmentally friendly materials so you can feel confident in your build and save money along the way.

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Award Winning

By Jonathan Hiltz

Modular Homes

Are All the Rage It doesn't take a financial guru to see that housing prices in Ontario have sharply increased over the last five years. This isn’t just primary residences either. Cottages and investment properties in many areas have also seen a dramatic rise.

By Jonathan Hiltz

Enter the idea of modular or manufactured homes. These are dwellings that were built indoors, in a factory setting, and then transported to the new location where builders assemble the property. This idea is not new but it is certainly gaining momentum.

Ritchie James is one of the owners of Total Manufactured Homes out of Bowmanville, Ontario. They are a distributor of modular homes and have been getting quite busy. In an interview with Cottage Country Connection, James explained who buys their product and its increase in popularity.

“[The main] people buying are from the city. They’re buying as a secondary home, retirement home or cottage”, James said.

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“The benefit to a manufactured home is that it’s manufactured indoors. It doesn’t see any weather and the house comes 95 percent finished”.

Another great benefit to a manufactured home is, of course, the price. “At the end of the day, a custom home can vary from $250$500+ per square foot. You can get into a 1400 square foot manufactured home for under $200,000”.

James added that customers are taking advantage of modular homes for both cottages and their main dwellings as well.

“They are doing it for both. I’ve had my website going now for nine weeks and I’ve had close to 42,000 hits on the site”. James attributes the popularity of his homes to the increasing sales price of traditional housing in the GTA, and other busy pockets of Ontario.

So if the spike in housing prices has given you heart palpitations like the rest of us, fear not.

An alternative exists in modular homes if you can keep an open mind. They certainly aren’t the norm, but they are a great way to have the property you want, without paying your life savings to have it.

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Weeds B' Gone Having waterfront property provides you with unparalleled striking views and access to so many pass-times of the Canadian Summer; swimming, boating, skiing and so much more. What many don’t take into consideration when thinking about having a body of water on their property is that it also means work, depending on the location, situation and what you plan to use that body of water for. Perhaps your pond is a little stinky, your lakefront is weedy enough that not many dare to swim! Usher in eco-friendly solutions for dealing with excess vegetation from Weeds B’ Gone.

Joe DeMarco of Weeds B’ Gone, a family owned and operated business out of Cobourg, Ontario. For 15 years, Weeds B' Gone has been helping families use eco-friendly techniques to tackle their aquatic weed problems and appreciate their property. An aeration system to remove muck, weeds and algae from a body of water is a natural and effective solution to deal with your water quality problems. Over the past five years, Weeds B’ Gone has installed over 55 of these systems in Southern Ontario, resulting in a 4”to 6” reduction of bottom muck per year, less weeds, cleaner water, more fish, and an overall much more enjoyable waterfront experience.

Weed screens are another method of taming weeds, and Weeds B’ Gone offers a DIY Kit to control unwanted weed growth. As long-term options these products and services offer preservation of water quality without the adverse environmental impacts associated with chemicals.

Contact the DeMarco family today and discuss what ecofriendly method might suit your weedy situation best. Weeds B' Gone delivers excellent customer service and works hard to make sure that their customers receive the specific results they want.

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Beautifully Designed Spaces

Before building your new home or cottage it pays to talk to an expert first. With so many decisions to make, ideas to put together and planning to do it's far more costeffective in the long run to enlist the help of a professional. It will save you time and you can avoid costly mistakes making the entire experience stress-free and far more enjoyable for you.

Peterborough’s Birchview Design can assist you with your project from colour consultations all the way through to the final, finished, beautifully designed space. They offer a number of services including, new build interior/exterior finishes, colour consultation, room layouts, design concepts, whole room design, complete kitchen design, renovation, custom millwork, custom reupholstery and drapery, custom mudrooms, built ins and dog washes.

The design team at Birchview Design meets with the clients at the planning stage to discuss the scope of the project and the clients’ vision - something that is maintained throughout the entire process. They will discuss your lifestyle, how you want to enjoy the space, your style, your likes and dislikes, do you have children, grandchildren or pets that need consideration, do you entertain, the kinds of exterior and interior finishes you

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like, etc. They select all exterior - siding, brick, metal panel, stone, shingles, trim, windows and doors, and interior finishes - timber colour, flooring, tile, paint interior doors and trims, paint colours, as well as lighting plans and light fixtures.

They design kitchens from concept to completion with their award-winning team from Cabinetree, including design, cabinet style/colour, counter, hardware and back splash. They also do furniture plans, furniture and accessories selection, complete bathroom design, window coverings including custom drapery and designer roller shades, a popular option

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as it allows you to see the view but not the glaring sun, protects floors, keeps the space warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Also cottage owners love the smart technology allowing you to open the window coverings with a smart phone or tablet!

Birchview Design is currently working on a project with Discovery Dream Homes’ Design Consultant, Jamie Henderson. Their client is tearing down an existing cottage in the Kawartha region and starting fresh. Birchview Design began as they met while the plans were being finalized and are currently making all selections to create a turnkey design - the client’s only worry is what to serve his guests while they lounge on the dock! This project features a modern design with a spacious open concept, a popular trend in new homes and cottages.

At Birchview Design they work with all styles from traditional to glass/steel structures - for living, working, or playing.

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Taking Your Roof to the Next Level Lifestyle Metal Roofing

What if you could replace your existing asphalt roof shingles with beautiful, premium, shingles without removing the old shingles that are there now? And, what if, by doing so, you could add to the value of your home or cottage with a roof that lasts a lifetime?

Brothers Bill and Keith Carroll, owners of Lifestyle Home Products, are taking quality metal roofing to the next level. Before Lifestyle Home Products began installing steel roofing shingles, the company installed conventional asphalt shingles. Keith found that manufacturers would find reasons not to back their warranties. In 2013, Lifestyle Home Products started installing Wakefield Bridge steel shingles and Junior Heritage metal roofing. The Wakefield Bridge metal shingles have a solid, 50-year warranty. They match the look of a traditional shingled roof, but are made of durable steel to withstand the elements of a Canadian climate.

The Wakefield Bridge shingles cost about twice as much as regular shingles, but last much longer than the 12 to 14 year lifespan of many conventional shingles. Over the lifetime of a metal roof, the waste reduction is significant. Also, you don't need to pay to dispose of your old asphalt shingles, the new steel shingles are installed over top. This environmentally-friendly construction method can add up to a third layer to an existing roof system.

The steel roofing shingles installed by Lifestyle Home Products are available in a wide variety of colours to complement any style of home or cottage. In addition, a Lifestyle metal roof will deter squirrels and other small animals from getting inside your house structure. There's an interlocking strip installed around the entire perimeter of a Lifestyle roof.

All Lifestyle metal roofs come with a 50-year transferable lifetime warranty so your roof is covered, even if you sell your home. “Once you discover a Lifestyle metal roof, you’ll never look back,” says Keith. “You’ll also discover real peace of mind."

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Contact Lifestyle Home Products for a free quote at 1-800-465-0593 or visit lifestylehomeproducts.ca. A respected supplier of metal roofing and outdoor awnings, Lifestyle Home Products also manufactures sunrooms, windows and exterior doors from its 150,000-sq.-ft. facility located at 944 Crawford Drive in Peterborough.

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Not Your Grandad's Boat!

With spring approaching, thoughts of bonfires, barbeques and long weekend get-togethers are beginning to feel real again. It’s simply impossible to not think about opening the cottage or taking your first cruise along your favorite shoreline or skiing on glassy waters.

In the past several years boat manufacturers have created innovations that satisfy everybody’s ideal boating experience. If upgrading your boat is on the radar, Town & Country Marine has a wide variety of makes and models to satisfy the needs of every boater in your family. If you’re dreaming of relaxing and taking in our beautiful scenery while enjoying a stable and comfortable ride, Harris pontoon boats do all that and then some with a horsepower range of 40400. Yes, 400 horsepower on a pontoon boat…this is not your grandad’s pontoon!

Harris has set the benchmark in the pontoon industry for 50 years while continuing to innovate and consistently deliver quality, luxury and performance. It’s easy to understand why Harris has won numerous Customer Satisfaction Index awards over the years. Come by T&C Marine to see why we’re Canada’s largest Harris dealer.

If you’re looking for a little more excitement,

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look no further than Bayliner for a wide variety of stylish bowriders. These are the perfect choice for those who enjoy the sporty high-banking turns of a classic V-hull boat.

Choose from traditional 16-19 foot bowrider outboards, or a multitude of inboard powered models with either traditional bow

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or wide deck designs. Bayliner’s constant dedication to innovation continues to hold the boating industry to a higher standard, which is reflected in 8 consecutive Customer Satisfaction Index awards based on recent boat buyers. Nobody has sold more boats over the last 20 years than Bayliner, and T&C

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Marine has happily been a key partner. We have many new Bayliners in stock priced to hit the water this summer.

If you and your family are water sports enthusiasts who demand nothing but the best, you’ll want to take a good look at Malibu, the #1 selling towboat in the world for skiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating and wakesurfing. Year after year, Malibu has continued to innovate the water sports industry with features like Surf-Gate, Surf-Band and Power-Wedge II (http://www.malibuboats.com/ innovations.html), recently winning the 2017 W.S.I.A Innovation of the Year Award for their ‘Command Wheel.’ For the last 6 years T&C Marine has been proud to be part of the Malibu evolution, servicing the Kawarthas and surrounding area with the world’s best towboats.

We have select models in stock for skiers, boarders and surfers alike.

Call us today for a demo.

As with any quality purchase, your new vessel needs to be well cared for in terms of ownership and professional servicing. Town & Country Marine has your back by hosting one of the largest and most competent service facilities in Ontario and it’s right here in the center of the Kawarthas. T&C Marine services all makes and models of boats and engines, which in this area just makes good sense.

By Haden Brundle Town & County Marine, www.tcmarine.com 1-800-463-2628 or 705-657-1299 Advertisement

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Docking Systems Summertime is here and for a lot of people this means putting in their docks and preparing their boats for the season. Because of busy schedules and trying to get the most out of summer the typical docking system has changed dramatically. What started out with all-wood floating and pipe docks have evolved into lighter aluminum framed docks with removable decking panels. With the panels removed you only have to lift out the much lighter framework.

Aluminum framed lift docks that can be easily raised and lowered every spring and fall have become a popular option. These docks can be made in various configurations and in lengths up to 48’. When the cold weather arrives simply remove the decking

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panels in small sections exposing your gantry and cabling, connect the cable to your winch and crank it up. Whether you are looking for a simple walkway out to your boat, a system to accommodate a couple of boats, or a place to entertain family and friends, a system can be designed for you.

Your docking system shouldn’t require a lot of maintenance. In the spring, if your decking is cedar, simply restore the decking colour with a cedar cleaner and either apply a fresh coat of water based stain or leave the wood to age naturally. Also, put a little dab of grease on your connection pins and leg bolts if it is a standard pipe dock.

If you have had enough of staining your dock,

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you could replace your decking panels with a PVC decking material. PVC decking panels offer a rot resistant option that will protect your feet from slivers, and do not require staining. Pick a PVC material that does not contain fibres that will absorb moisture causing your decking panels to warp. Ask your dock supplier or local building supplier if the decking can be used in the water.

As with anything you buy sometimes the item with the best price is not always the best choice. If you follow the above guidelines when choosing your dock you should have many years of enjoyment from your docking system.

By Katie Peet R&J Machine, www.rjmachine.ca

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Tips on Hiking in Cottage Country

By Michelle McGuire

One of the best ways to get out to see our beautiful cottage country is to go for a hike on any of the numerous hiking and walking trails in the area. In addition to being a great physical work out, hiking can be a perfect stress reliever, and can recharge the spirit as well. See the new growth in the spring, appreciate the trilliums that grow by the hundreds in May, or gaze at the leaves as they change their colours in the fall.

Here in the Kawarthas, you can find easier, more groomed trails to more rugged, backcountry hiking and everything in between.

To find the perfect trail for you, http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca is an excellent resource. You can search the area and type of activity you would like to do, including hiking and walking. When you select a trail from the map, you will see an overview of the trail, as well as detailed information on the length and difficulty of the trail.

As with most activities, there are a few safety considerations that will improve your hiking experience! Wearing good footwear that suits the terrain is a must! Consider having a small backpack packed with some of the following items: ✓ Water and a few protein bars to refuel ✓ Bug spray ✓ A small first aid kit in case of emergency ✓ A cell phone with GPS ✓ A trail map or map of the area, in case the cell service is less than reliable ✓ A whistle and a can of bear spray, especially in the spring time If you are bringing any furry friends, be sure to have enough water for them as well.

It never hurts to let someone know where you are headed and when you expect to be back, especially if you are planning some backcountry hiking.

With the nicer weather upon us, consider grabbing a friend or partner, and explore some of the many outstanding hiking trails that cottage country has to offer!

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Centuries of Character at Burleigh Falls

Nature can create marvels that introduce a dreamy feeling of wonder for some and leave others in complete awe. There is a magnificent and powerful geological feature in cottage country: Burleigh Falls. Known for its picturesque views Burleigh Falls is visited by thousands of motorists every year to admire the impressive scene and take photos.

Formerly known as ‘The Chute’ the waters narrow as they descend from Lovesick Lake to Stoney Lake, creating a cascade which was used as a log chute in the 1800s. Many experienced kayakers still use the falls as training area for white water; though extra caution should be used as the Log Irons are still embedded along the water course.

There is another amazing site to see at Burleigh Falls, the beautiful Burleigh Falls Inn. The Inn was built in 1857 by Mr. Holmes and served to welcome tired lumber men who would have been driving logs through the local lakes and rivers southward, on their way to lumber mills in Lakefield and Peterborough. In 1899 The Inn succumbed to a debilitating fire. A Mr. Darcy rebuilt the Inn with the vision of it becoming a summer destination, a fisherman’s paradise. Previous owners also included the Fyfes and Wilsons who played an integral role in creating the presentday destination. In the late 50s the Inn expanded to create additional motel rooms, cottages and swimming pool.

Evolving through the years the Inn was an integral part of the area, not only for visitors seeking lodging, but for the local population offering employment opportunities, information about the surrounding area, and the trading post (now the Market) for essential supplies. It is said that The Burleigh Falls in is haunted by spirits of the past; souls who fell in love with the area and couldn’t leave.

Currently the Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites offers accommodations on scenic Stoney Lake. With convenient amenities, and packages to suit every personality, it truly is a must-visit destination. With 160 years of history the Inn is full of character; if the walls of Burleigh Falls Inn could talk, oh the stories they could tell.

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Lockside Trading Young's Point Ontario

Lockside Trading Company, a three-time National Award winning retailer, family run since 1987, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! To celebrate Lockside’s 30th and Canada’s 150th anniversary they are promoting Canadian Made Furniture. This year all Canadian made furniture purchases will be TAX FREE. Located in Young’s Point, in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes at Lock #27 where the Trent-Severn Waterway meets Highway 28.

It is one of the most popular stops in Cottage Country, offering 7,000 square feet of shopping. The store is in constant change offering a multitude of choice from furniture and home décor to unique giftware and casual clothing, plus everything in between.

Lockside Trading Company also offers a successful Interior Design Service. Covering everything for your home / cottage / and commercial space. With their dedicated staff and quality products, they cater to customers on any budget, in any location, with any look and style. Lockside offers FREE interior design consultations

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when purchasing furniture from them, having all your design needs under one roof. This FREE service includes in-store and onsite consultations, room layouts, color and fabric selections. It is a service that works with the customer, giving them direction and confidence to create a living space that they dream of! Offering unique lighting, window treatments from Hunter Douglas, area rugs, and quality made furniture specializing in Canadian made.

Also located on site is the famous Steamers Café & Ice Cream Parlor serving the one and only Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, specialty drinks, latte, cappuccino, and much, much, more!

Visit www.lockside .com for more information. Find Lockside on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest Lockside Trading Company 2805 River Ave., Young's Point, ON, K0L 3G0 shop@lockside.com, 1-888-714-0484

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Safe on the Water

with Jay Poole

It's the beginning of the water sports season and you want to start on the right foot. Have the most fun and have a season filled with laughs and learning. Here are a few tips to make sure that you maximize your time on the water.

Equipment Check.

At the beginning of the year your equipment has undoubtably spent its entire winter in gear purgatory, sitting waiting for you to get it out put it on and shred the lake. Before you start your season its important to give all of your gear a thorough examination.

With wakeboards and skis it is important to check for chips or gouges and fill them with a watertight epoxy to keep the water from absorbing to the core and extending the life of your equipment. Give an especially focused inspection to ensure that the bindings are tightly fastened to the board or skis, and that the material, straps or laces are all in good condition and working properly.

Because the bindings are where you meet the board or ski they are a crucial component to keeping you from injuring yourself and performing to your best potential. Similar to bindings make sure that on all your boards and skis including wake surfers that your fins are tight and in the proper position.

Once you have ensured that your boards and skis are in tip top condition its time to move on to your ropes. The rope is literally your lifeline to the boat. It is crucial that you inspect your rope and handle for weak spots, knots and that the handle is in good order. Knots create weaknesses in the rope

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and if they go unnoticed with the extra force you put on them they can suddenly release which could result in injury. If there are knots in your rope that can’t be worked out it might be time to invest in a new rope.

Perhaps your most important piece of equipment is your PFD if your life vest has any rips or tears it is no longer a legal life saving device and you have to replace it.

Unfortunately repairs or alterations are not allowed by law and so if your vest is in disrepair its time to look for a new one.

Fortunately every year Canadian Lifeguard approved vests get lighter, more flexible and there is no time like the present for a awesome new vest. Lifejackets only work if you wear them so make sure you invest in something that fits well in and out of the water to test how it will fit in the water have a friend pull up on the shoulder straps and make sure that the vest stays with you and doesn’t go over your head.

Stretch it out.

Before you hit the water be sure to get limber. Its been a long winter and you are going to be reworking old muscles so it is important that before you go out on the water you focus on getting warmed up and stretched out. The best type of stretching

you can do before getting in the water is kinaesthetic stretches or muscle movement that promotes stretching. In the case of water sports shoulder circles, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, torso twists and hip rotations are great ways to limber up and get the blood pumping so that when you do inevitably fall you are substantially less prone to injury.

Take it Easy.

Everyone who gets back on the water wants to start off exactly where they left off last season and most injuries are caused by going too hard too soon. Use the early part of the season to build up the intensity slowly. Go out have fun cross the wakes ride behind the boat enjoy being back on the water. Then slowly start to work towards where you left off last season one ride at a time until you are back into full swing.

If you focus on these simple tricks you will recover faster, have a more enjoyable time on the water and have your most successful season yet!

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The Grand Finale to a Perfect Summer Day At the end of the day, when the canoes have been pulled up onto shore, the wet towels have been hung on the makeshift clothes line, the water toys have been carried up from the dock and the supper dishes are almost cleared… we commence the art of building the campfire.

We make teepees out of kindling, and bunch balls of newspaper to create that small flame that will start the blaze that provides warmth to our cold bare feet, toasts fluffy marshmallows and fills the night air with the charred smell of roasted hot dogs.

The campfire is where we gather. A place that provides fellowship. It’s where we share our adventures from the day.

Where legends are created and remembered, in stories of trails that have been conquered and fish that have been wrangled.

It’s the place where laughter is plentiful, where snuggles are sacred, where bedtime stories are told and shooting stars are wished upon. It’s the place where the mysteries of summer unravel as we watch the sparks that dance from the fire float upwards in the twilight.

When we gather around the glow of the campfire, we become part of something bigger. We become part of a tradition.

We pass down stories about our families. We sing songs our grandparents once did and share secrets about where the best fish are hiding or where the best portage can be found. Like generations before us, the campfire is community. It’s where we eat, where we rest, it’s where we connect with each other.

It’s the grand finale to a perfect summer day.

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Landscapes & Waterways “Hey, you’re that canoeing guy, with the sign over on Highway 36” the man says as he recognizes me from my billboard north of Buckhorn. “What’s that all about?”

Canoeing has been a passion of mine since I first dipped a paddle in the water as a child and I have been canoeing the waters north of Peterborough for over 25 years. I came up with the concept as a way to connect to the thousands of local residents who share my passion for being on the water. Being a paddler is not what sets me apart from the other realtors in the area who specialize in waterfront and rural property, but it is a great way to start a conversation. So if it’s not the paddling, then what is it that sets me apart?

I spent nearly 15 years in waterfront development and have been involved in hundreds, if not thousands of projects throughout the cottage country north of Kingston, the Thousand Islands, and of course the Kawartha Lakes. When it comes to waterfront development and rural property, there aren’t many scenarios I haven’t seen or managed.

Two things have been consistent throughout my career, both before real estate and today, they are integrity and commitment.

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When working with buyers and sellers integrity is the one thing that guides everything I do. From the listing of your property right through the negotiations, into the settlement and beyond, I will provide you with guidance, peace of mind, and creative marketing strategies. But my commitment extends beyond my business into the community. I am involved in several initiatives in Peterborough, including working on the Executive of the largest minor hockey tournament in town, and I also donate 1% of my personal gross revenues to Camp Kawartha each year to help that award winning facility provide hundreds of children with confidence building outdoor education opportunities.

But back to the paddling, I love this part of Ontario, I have lived all over the province and in Australia, but have never felt as strong a connection to a landscape, the waterways, pine trees, and rock outcrops as I do to this area. And being in a canoe is the best way to experience it. If you’re looking for a realtor who not only understands the land, but feels connected to the landscape as well, give me a call, I’d be happy to help you.

By Andrew Marshal The Paddling Realtor www.thepaddlingrealtor.ca

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Time for a

NEW LOOK Have you been considering an update to the look of your garage?

Often curb appeal can seem like a daunting cost. It could be as simple as updating your overhead door. With so many options available on the market, there is one offered to suit every style of home; along with every budget. Not only will you experience a change in how your home and garage appear, but you will experience the convenience and simplicity of all the ‘bells and whistles’ to go along with that new door.

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Overhead Door offers 24-hour service to its customers, giving peace of mind that when things are stuck, you know just who to call. Offering service and repair to all brands of doors and electric operators and servicing Peterborough, Northumberland, Clarington and the City of Kawartha Lakes means that if you are in Cottage Country, The Overhead Door Company can help you. No matter your space the team at The Overhead Door Company can find the perfect solution for you “No headroom, no side room, no problem!”

Overhead Door prides itself on ensuring that all work is completed by their own courteous staff, and do not hire outside contractors. The Overhead Door trucks are ‘stocked’ with a variety of repair components for many well-known brands of garage door openers, allowing for prompt and complete repair service without having to wait on common parts that might otherwise need to be ordered. Overhead Door also suggests that a scheduled maintenance program can contribute to a significant reduction in repair costs and untimely breakdowns, contact them today for a maintenance call or to update your existing door.

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What does your summer vacation look like? What would your dream vacation look like? Would it be spent renting a cottage for a week or 2? Would it be spent on a sandy Caribbean Beach? With the Canadian dollar at quite a bit lower than the US Dollar it makes a Canadian-Ontario vacation more affordable to consider over anything outside of Canada that is generally priced in US dollars.

wonder at their first fish wiggling at the end of their fishing line or the wonders of a sparking campfire, or discovering how bright the stars really are up north are memories that last forever.

Whether your family enjoys riding in a boat and pulling an inflated tube, sitting on a calm lake with a fishing line in the water, or having a glass of wine while watching the glow of the campfire making SMORS for dessert, cottage country is where you want to be.

Call Hunt4Dreams for your complimentary search criteria setup so living your dream can become a reality.

The dream of cottage ownership may be just that ‘a dream’ but if you aren’t particular about the body of water, there are many quaint river settings or land locked lakes that offer affordable cottages.

With Canada’s 150th birthday, the locks & Parks Canada are free so there’s no better time to discover the beauty Ontario has to offer.

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Be aware of “no motor lakes” – while a peaceful setting, the water tubing might be limited to a small electric motor.

Watching your children or grandchildren

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Got Pests?

Ants, bats, and rodents oh my! There are so many common pests in Ontario and no one likes a pesky critter ruining their cottage or home. When these creatures invade your space and cause damage to your property, it is time to call in an expert to take care of your problem and get your space back.

In Ontario, common pests include raccoons, skunks, bats, squirrels, mice, rats, and insects- including ants, spiders, bed bugs and wasps, just to name a few.

Some people may think critters are just harmless, but for example with rodents like mice and squirrels, they can cause fire hazards by chewing into electrical wires and water damage by chewing into pipes. Hiring a professional for the job is important. Take wood boring ants for instance, leaving them to bore into a wood structure can cause considerable damage and be very costly to the home or cottage owner. Getting help from a professional is the right choice as many control techniques require specialized equipment, insecticides and skill with the application of the pesticide.

You’ll want to identify your pest and then get the best prevention and pest control extermination that you can. Locally owned and operated, Miller Pest Control, are just who you need for the job. With over 30 years’ experience, this professional pest control service can help in many areas, including pest control, extermination, bed bug removal, cottage guard, repair and

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proofing, as well as noxious weed control including poison ivy. They service the Kawarthas, Peterborough, Haliburton, and Bancroft areas and are fully licensed with the Ministry of the Environment. Working with Miller Pest Control is easy, as they listen to their customer’s worries and perform a thorough on-site inspection to give a clear breakdown of the type of pest infestation occurring. They have seven licensed and trained technicians, with two Ecologists on staff, that clearly outline and communicate the appropriate steps that need to be taken in order to get rid of the unwanted pests before applying treatments. They service commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential properties.

As Miller Pest Control says, it’s your home, not theirs. Get rid of your pest problem.

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History & Adventure on Pigeon Lake

Pigeon Lake is on the Trent Severn Waterway, right in the heart of Cottage Country, within the City of Kawartha Lakes and just west of the County of Peterborough. A large lake, covering 13,200 acres, Pigeon Lake is known for excellent bass, walleye and muskellunge fishing. Pigeon Lake is quite shallow with an average depth of 3 meters with its deepest point reaching 15 meters.

Pigeon is a popular lake with a number of cottages and permanent residences, together with many resorts. Egan Marine uses Pigeon Lake as its base for the rental of houseboats, which provide exciting vacations on the Trent Severn Waterway. Before World War I large estate cottages were built in an area now knows as Trent Lakes on Pigeon Lake. These include “Missisquoi� on Sandy Point, built in 1913 by businessman and politician Sir Edward Kemp. For modern-day cottagers the lake offers access to many day-trip destinations, excellent fishing and play. If an estate property is not in your budget there are many less costly alternatives for a place to call home on Pigeon Lake.

Emily Provincial Park is also located on Pigeon Lake. The park has great facilities and over 150 campsites that make it an ideal

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place for families who wish to vacation on the lake. The park offers natural heritage programs, two sandy beaches and easy access to beautiful Pigeon Lake.

Fed by the Pigeon River located near Omemee, Pigeon Lake is long and narrow extending north from Omemee to Bobcaygeon where you will find Lock 32 on the Trent Severn Waterway. At Bobcaygeon, Pigeon Lake meets Sturgeon Lake to the west at the northern top of the chain of large lakes. These access points make it a great lake to spend the entire day exploring.

In the 1800s lumber was King in the Kawarthas with large lumber mills built in the 1820s and 1830s. In 1832 Thomas Need built the biggest lumber mill at Bobcaygeon on the Sturgeon Pigeon narrows. The mill proved to be very busy due to its strategic location. It continued to operate until the early 1900s long after other mills in the Kawartha Lakes had closed. Need turned the mill over to Mossom Boyd to manage it in the 1840s as he continued on to other businesses. These men played a key role in development of the area including steps towards building the famous Trent Severn Waterway.

Beautiful Pigeon Lake 60 Falls Bay Road Stunning Confederation Log Home on the Beautiful Shores of Pigeon Lake, 3 minutes to Bobcaygeon. 150 ft of limestone edged shoreline & direct boating. Spacious, open concept bright main floor, gorgeous lake views. Main floor master w/double closets & private ensuite. Beautiful staircase to upper floor with open concept 3 bedrooms, 3-pc bath and rec room with a coffee deck. Covered front porch, entertaining deck out back with landscaped gardens and pond. Geothermal heating/ cooling, drilled well & septic concrete tank.

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When folks visit us at Griffin’s Greenhouses, the talk is often of weather. The conversation turns, usually, to the Summer of 2016 and its crazy hot temperatures and lack of rain. Almost everyone wishes vehemently that the weather we experienced last year not happen again this year.

Although, in that conversation, at least one proud plant moment emerges. Phones with saved photographs are whipped out and pictures of an amazing deck box or hanging basket are shared. We often hear, “Last year my flowers were amazing, despite the weather...”

How could this be? It was an unprecedented summer of temperatures above 40-degree humidity for weeks on end and a record-setting seventy-eight days without significant rainfall. We were trying to grow Ontario plants in Floridian weather; there is a reason you don’t see begonias and geraniums growing in Florida in the summer – they just can’t do it.

So, how did we do it? How did our patio planters thrive while we

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were all puddles of perspiration sequestered in our air conditioned homes? It is our conclusion that the lack of rain forced us to WATER each and every day, without fail, and that was the key!

So, with no rain last summer, we had to water our plants daily, sometimes even twice daily. It didn’t rain, so we couldn’t use that as the excuse to not do it. And see what thorough, daily watering can do?

Many lessons can be learned from 2016: watering daily is needed, plant choices can make or break a planter (the sun was harsh, did you have the right plant in the right place?) and tropical plants, such as hibiscus (pictured), mandevillia, diplodenia, and succulents thrive in the heat. Talk to a professional at a good Garden Centre to learn more.

And cheers to a more temperate, but sunshine-filled, Summer of 2017!

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

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Well Drilling & More with G. Hart & Sons One of the first things my husband and I got done before building our home was get a well witched. It was a fun afternoon, watching that stick point to where our well would be, was kind of spooky and cool all at once. I certainly could not make the stick work, but my mother-in-law could. It is certainly a science and good news well witching is just one of the many services G. Hart & Sons offer.

George Hart started the business back in 1936 and G. Hart & Sons is now a 4th generation business managed by Bryan and his wife Brandy that services the Kawarthas, Durham, York, Peterborough, Haliburton and surrounding areas.

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testing, well cleaning, jetting, flushing, brushing and acidization. If you need a new pump, they offer a wide variety to suit your needs.

They can install and repair pumping equipment for domestic, commercial and municipal wells.

They have completed many high-profile jobs in the past including areas in York Region, Uxbridge, Detour Lake, Millbrook and High Park in Toronto just to name a few. With over 75 years of industry experience and free on-site estimates a call to G. Hart and Sons is a good idea.

When it comes time to need a well drilled, it is important to hire a contractor who is licensed by the MOECC and have staff who are also licensed well technicians. You can contact the MOECC or the OGWA to find out if the contactor is licensed. G. Hart & Sons is fully licensed and insured

Brandy doesn’t just help manage the business; she also has another business; The Barn and Bunkie. A store that features reclaimed furniture and décor for your home or cottage that Brandy designs.

She also carries unique items by other designers. It’s a store that has even caught the eye of celebrity designers Colin and Justin from the program “Cottage Pressure.”

In addition to well drilling G. Hart & Sons can also troubleshoot your entire well system, they have a video surveillance system that can go down your well for inspection. They also offer pump

Fenelon Falls is lucky to have such fantastic companies in their quaint little village. Be sure to check them out on your next visit located on 7 May street.

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Understanding Current

Real Estate Trends Should I sell? Where do I go if I do sell? Will my children ever be able to buy a home? Where is all the money coming from for all these “over list” multiple offers? Has the market gone nuts? These are just some of the questions I’m hearing every day.

The reasons for this real estate boom? The Toronto fever has migrated to the Kawarthas. The increase in foreign investment in Toronto has escalated the market price of homes and real estate in general. Canada is one of the least expensive countries in the world to buy property. The European and Asian investors are flocking to Canada to take advantage of prices in a politically stable country.

As prices rise, Torontonians, especially baby boomers, are selling their properties and moving east and north. Accustomed to higher prices, they are bidding their way into Kawartha properties. Purchasing at substantially less than what they have just sold, they bank a tidy sum for their early retirement. It’s great news for Kawartha sellers but not for buyers.

My best advice is to relax. The market changes weekly. Now that we are in the spring market and the hysteria has generated an increase in supply, we will return to a more balanced market. Normal offering process will return shortly.

Do I sell now? You should sell based on “your” life situation. What do you want to do? Where do you want to go? Does a change make financial sense? Answering these questions make your decision much easier.

As a realtor, at times I chuckle at the statement about my children’s opportunity to ever purchase a home. Forty years ago my Dad told me when I built my first home, you will never pay for it and if the economy goes bad you may lose it. I am certainly glad I didn’t need his advice. Since then the price of property has quadrupled and more.

Many more people are self employed and earnings have increased. The world continues to change and people change with it. The real estate market is no exception and continues to be the greatest investment opportunity of our time. Relax and enjoy the opportunities.

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Candians have been canoeing and portaging for thousands of years. Canada’s native citizens used birch bark canoes to traverse this land’s lakes and rivers, and the first European explorers did the same.

In this, Canada’s 150th year as a country, what would be more fitting than taking out a canoe and doing a little paddling and portaging with family and friends?

Canoe construction has come a long way from birch bark or dugout canoes. These days, fiberglass or better still, Kevlar canoes are light as well as strong and durable. If you are considering doing a long portage route, Kevlar may be the way to go. A sixteen-and-a-half foot canoe can weigh as little as about fifty pounds. Though expensive to buy new, used canoes are quite reasonable on resale sites such as Kijiji. A good quality canoe can last a lifetime, so it can be a great investment!

If purchasing a canoe is not up your alley, renting can be a convenient alternative.

grab your paddles and hit the lakes! There are so many great lakes in cottage country it will be hard to choose one!

Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park is a hidden gem that stretches between Bobcaygeon and Buckhorn and north toward Bancroft. The park has numerous routes to paddle and portage to your heart’s content.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can do a little white water canoeing down the Mississauga River in the spring. Trail maps can be purchased from the park office or online. For more details, visit www.ontarioparks.com/park/kawarthahighlands.

A note to other boaters on the lake: when you see a canoe sharing the lake with you, PLEASE slow down before you pass and speed up when you are well past. This will prevent your wake from violently rocking and perhaps even swamping or tipping the canoe. Thank you for this courtesy!

Now perhaps you feel inspired to take up a paddle, enjoy the sun, the wind at your back, and the haunting call of the loon!

Be sure to have life jackets on, and a boating safety kit on board,

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I know, I know, we are hearing it all over cottage country “it’s a seller’s market”, but let’s not forget about common sense.

Bidding wars have become the norm in recent months and if you are ready to stretch your budget, then at least go in with a safety net and be a wise buyer.

The last thing that you want to do is go in at your max offer just to get the house, only to find out that it needs another 50K to fix it.

A lot of agents are suggesting putting in an offer without any conditions. Quite frankly this is really risky and kind of crazy to consider doing.

Getting a proper home inspection is critical. Without it you are making a major financial decision blindfolded.

What if your “new to you home” has knob and tube wiring or lead pipes, not to mention asbestos or mould issues? You may not get house insurance, then what?

Home inspections are also the norm and if the seller wont let you get one, they might be hiding something and in fact, they might be doing you a favour by not accepting your offer.

Most people simply don’t know enough to make that kind of in depth analysis of a home. Reputable, experienced and licensed home inspectors do. They can’t always catch everything, but what they do see will help you in your negotiations.

Anyone with a checklist and a flashlight can “call themselves an inspector”, do your due diligence and make sure they are.

Find an inspector that has been around a while and hopefully carries insurance, but whatever you do - find one.

Don’t play Russian roulette with your largest investment!

By Dave Linkert Site Supervisor Marshall Homes Port 32 ccc.contractorscorner@gmail.com

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APSLEY ~ July 1st 4pm - Canada Day Parade and Celebration Starts at Apsley Public school - runs along Burleigh Street www.apsley.ca BANCROFT ~ July 1st Canada Day Celebrations - Fireworks to take place at Dusk - York River Millennium Park www.bancroftontario.com BOBCAYGEON ~ July 1st 10am - Canada Day Family events, magic show, fireworks and more Different locations around Bobcaygeon www.canadadaybobcaygeon.com BOBCAYGEON ~ June 3rd Canada 150 - Dance at "the Barn". Celebrate with a spectacular night of live Canadian bands. Lakeview Arts Barn, Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon www.lakeviewartsbarn.com BUCKHORN ~ July 1st 10am - Canada Day Celebrations - There is no admission to the event, howeversome activities have a small fee. Buckhorn Community Centre - 1801 Lakehurst Rd. www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com

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COBOCONK ~ June 30 - July 1st Friday at 7pm / Saturday at 3pm Fresh Water Summit Festival. Friday night party at Coboconk Wharf. Saturday family festival in Lions Park.

Coboconk Wharf & Lions Park www.coboconknorland.ca COBOURG ~ July 1st 11:30am - Canada Parade and Activites - Entertainment in Victoria Park, Parade at noon and fireworks. Victoria Park, Cobourg www.waterfrontfestival.ca DOURO-DUMMER ~ July 1st 3pm - Canada Day Parade and Festivities. The Parade will start at the Douro Community Centre at 3pm. Entertainment at 4:30 at Parish Hall. Complimentary BBQ at 6pm Hamlet of Douro www.dourodummer.on.ca FENELON FALLS ~ July 1st 3:30pm - Canada Day activities & entertainment, fireworks at dusk - Garnet Graham Park - 15 Oak St. www.explorekawarthalakes.com HALIBURTON ~ June 24 - 25 11am -11am - Dahl Forest BioBlitz 2017 In celebration of Canada 150. will last 24 hours and will be an attempt to record as many living species as possible within Dahl Forest.

Dahl Forest - Twsp. of Minden Hills 5 Km S. of Gelert, on Cnty. Rd. 1 (Geeza Rd) www.haliburtonlandtrust.ca www.ontariobioblitz.ca HASTINGS ~ July 1st 8am - Canada Day - Breakfast, childrens games, BBQ, fireworks and more.

Centre Hastings Park www.centrehastings.com KEENE ~ July 1st 10am - Canada Day Parade and Celebration.

Parade, awards for parade entries and more. Parade starts at North Shore Public School and ends at the Fire Station 21 Third St. www.osmtownship.ca KEENE ~ July 1st 10am-4pm Historic Dominion Day Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with an 1860’s celebration! A dults $8, Students/Seniors $7, Youths (ages 5-14) $4, Free for children under 5, Family (includes 2 adults & up to 4 youths) $20 Lang Pioneer Village - 104 Lang Road, Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca KINMOUNT ~ July 1st 5:30pm - Canada Day Celebrations - Live music, games, parade and more Kinmount Fair Grounds www.kinmount.ca LAKEFIELD ~ July 1st 3-10:30pm - Lakefield Canada 150 Celebration live music, petting zoo, Lions Food truck, PyroFlys Circus style entertainers, face painting and more Isabel Morris Park (next to the Lakefield Arena) www.calendar.selwyntownship.ca LINDSAY ~ July 1st 3:00 pm - Dusk - Canada Day Celebrations. Activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Wilson Fields - 235 Colborne St. W., Lindsay www.explorekawarthalakes.com MIDLAND ~ July 1st 10am-10pm - Canada Day Celebrations Tons of attractions, music, and fun FREE activities for the whole family.

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MINDEN ~ July 1st 10am-3pm - Canada Day. Attractions, 1.5 km Family Run and fireworks Main Street up to the Cultural Centre. Fireworks at Minden Fairgrounds www.mindenhills.ca NORLAND ~ July 1st 9:00pm - 11:00pm - Canada Day Fireworks.

The show starts at dusk and will be $10 per car.

Ward Memorial Park, 7675 Hwy 35 north of Norland. www.coboconknorland.ca OAKWOOD ~ July 1st Fireworks at dusk - Canada Day. Oakwood Park - 1010 Eldon Road, Oakwood www.explorekawarthalakes.com OMEMEE ~ July 1st 10am - Canada Day Activities, BBQ, live music, fireworks at dusk Omemee Beach Park - Rutland St. www.explorekawarthalakes.com PETERBOROUGH ~ June 29 - July 2 Celebrate at Home – Canada 150 Four days of fun at Peterborough’s Canada 150 celebration! Downtown Peterborough www.thekawarthas.ca www.facebook.com/PTBO150 PETERBOROUGH ~ June 29 Canada 150 Downtown Pop UP Come downtown and find a wide range of unique entertainment at more than 20 locations. Downtown Peterborough www.downtownptbo.ca PETERBOROUGH ~ June 30 Canada 150 'BASH 150' Hunter Street will be closed from George to Aylmer Streets for pedestrians only. For local entertainment & more! Hunter St. - George St. to Aylmer St. www.downtownptbo.ca PETERBOROUGH ~ July 1st 10:30am - Multicultural Canada Day fantastic group of international food and craft vendors and stage performers from around the world- all celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Peterborough and Canada.

Del Crary Park www.nccpeterborough.ca PETERBOROUGH ~ July 1st 9am - Canada Day Parade Pancake Breakfast at 9am, parade begins at noon - face painting and kids activities.

Parade down George St. www.thekawarthas.ca PETERBOROUGH ~ July 1st 8pm - Kim Mitchell at Musicfest. Celebrate in Del Crary Park with Kim Mitchell. Del Crary Park www.ptbomusicfest.ca PORT HOPE ~ July 1st 11am - Canada Day - 150th Anniversary. Parade starts at 11, classic car show, kids activities, fireworks. Memorial Park, Port Hope www.visitporthope.ca PORT HOPE ~ July 1st 12pm - Canada Day at the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum head on down to the Canadian Fire Fighters Museum and check out the new interactive displays 95 Mill St. S., Port Hope www.visitporthope.ca PORT HOPE ~ July 2nd 2pm - Canada 150 Demolition Derby Full scale demolition derby in celebration of Canada's 150th Port Hope Agricultural Park (62 McCaul St) www.visitporthope.ca TRENT HILLS ~ July 1st 8am - 1:30pm Canada Day Celebrations.

Pancake breakfast, activities, parade and more. Old Mill Park, Campbellford www.visittrenthills.ca TRENT HILLS ~ July 1st 11am-3pm - Canada Day Celebrations Live entertainments, fun for the kids Centennial Mill Creek Pond Park, Warkworth www.visittrenthills.ca TRENT HILLS ~ July 1st 1pm - Canada Day Celebrations.

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TOURIST I N F O R M AT I O N Bancroft Visitor Information Centre 8 Hastings Heritage Way, PO Box 539, Bancroft 613-332-1513 • www.bancroftdistrict.com Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce 21 Canal Street East P.O. Box 388, Bobcaygeon 705-738-2202 • www.bobcaygeon.org Buckhorn District Tourist Association 1993A Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn • 705-657-3288 • www.buckhorn.ca City of Kawartha Lakes 180 Kent St. W., Lindsay • 705-324-9411 • www.explorekawarthalakes.com Clarington Tourism Visitor's Centre 181 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville • 905-623-4356 • www.clarington.net Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce 15 Oak Street,Box 28, Fenelon Falls 705-887-3409 • www.fenelonfallschamber.com Haliburton Highlands Tourism 12340 ON-35, Minden • 705-286-1777 • www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com Hastings Village Marina & Tourism Office 5 Dit Clapper Dr., Hastings • 705-696-3226 • www.hastingsvillage.ca Havelock & District Chamber of Commerce 1 Ottawa St. E., PO Box 10, Havelock • 705-778-2308 • www.hbmtwp.ca Havelock Chamber Kiosk (open July to Labour Day) South Side of Highway 7 in the Village of Havelock.

Thurs. - Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • www.havelockchamber.com Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 12 Queen St., P.O. Box 537, Lakefield 705-652-6963 • www.kawarthachamber.ca Kinmount Tourist Information Centre Kinmount Railway Station - May to October • www.kinmount.ca Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism Centre 270 George St N, Peterborough • 705-742-2201 • www.thekawarthas.ca Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre 353 Hunter St. E., Peterborough • 705-750-4950 • www.pc.gc.ca Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce 51 Grand Rd., Campbellford • 705-653-1551 • www.trenthillschamber.ca

I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.

John G. Diefenbaker Under this flag may our youth find new inspiration for loyalty to Canada; for a patriotism based not on any mean or narrow nationalism, but on the deep and equal pride that all Canadians will feel for every part of this good land.

Lester Pearson The Past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshiped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Leave the beaten track behind occasionally and dive into the woods.

Every time you do you will be certain to find something you have never seen before.

Alexander Graham Bell We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.

William Osler

My name is Joe, and I Am Canadian Hey, I’m uh… not a lumberjack or a fur trader.

I don’t live in an igloo, or eat blubber, or own a dog sled.

And, I don’t know Jimmy, Sally or Suzie from Canada, although I’m sure they’re really really nice.

I have a Prime Minister, not a President.

I speak English and French, not American.

And I pronounce it ‘about,’ not ‘a-boot.’

I can proudly sew my country’s flag on my backpack.

I believe in peace keeping, not policing. Diversity not assimilation.

And, the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal!

A toque is a hat! - A chesterfield is a couch!

And IT IS pronounced Zed, not Z. Zed! Canada is the second largest land mass, the first nation of hockey!

AND the BEST Part of North America!

My Name is Joe, and I AM CANADIAN! Lyrics from the famous Molson Canadian Commercial “The Rant” of 2000

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Happy 150 Birthday Canada! th

By Murray H. Miskin

Happy Sesquicentennial Canada! Or in plain English Happy 150th birthday to our wonderful country. July 1, 2017 is the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the British North America Act which created the “Dominion of Canada” from the British colonies of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Ontario and Quebec had already been united in 1841 as the Province of Canada after Ontario had been known as Upper Canada and then Canada West and Quebec had been known as Lower Canada and then Canada East. Within a few years after 1867 the Provinces of Manitoba, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island joined Canada. They were followed early in the 20th Century by Saskatchewan, Alberta and finally Newfoundland in 1949.

The British North America Act was passed by the British House of Lords and House of Commons and then proclaimed on March 29, 1867 by Queen Victoria to come into force on July 1. The day was a day of celebration repeated each year on July 1 with the Dominion Day holiday established in 1879. In 1982 the holiday officially became Canada Day and the same year Canada’s constitution was “patriated” giving all authority to the Canadian Government and away from Britain. After that Canadian patriotism and celebrations grew bigger every year.

are still regional differences but no longer fear of Quebec separation or talk of Alberta going alone. As other countries face deep crisis and turmoil Canada is in a time of stability and prosperity. There is so much to celebrate this Canada Day. H. Miskin Those of us old enough to remember 50 years agoByinMurray 1967 Canada had a great 100th birthday celebration of Canada’s Centennial year. Canada had a new flag since 1965 and there were numerous Centennial Projects across the country and Montreal hosted the World’s Fair. Plans are underway and in progress for this year’s 150th birthday celebrations. Prince Charles will attend celebrations in Ottawa on July 1. A commemorative tendollar bill is being issued along with special stamps and coins to mark the birthday of our nation. A special red and white Canada 150 tulip has been bred for the occasion. Parks Canada is giving away free passes to National Parks this year. Local celebrations are planned across the country.

Here in cottage country we look forward as always to a long weekend and lots of activities. Canada Day luckily falls on a Saturday with a Monday statutory holiday. There will be parades, a multicultural festival, aboriginal celebrations and of course lots of fireworks. If you are looking for peace and quiet on Canada Day look deep into the woods.

Canada is a proud united country on this 150th birthday. There

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The Trent Severn Waterway

Free Lock Passage for Canada 150 With free lock passage this year from Parks Canada celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday, you have 44 more great reasons to get out on the water this summer!

The Trent Severn Waterway web site offers maps, lock locations, GPS coordinates, hours of operation, history of The Trent Severn Waterway, links to Parks Canada who are responsible for The Waterway. Maps include a printable map you can take with you plus quick map links for 35 Towns with streets, grocery store and LCBO and beer store locations. The detailed coordinates area starts with lock number, station name, GPS coordinates, distance from Lake Ontario and Parks Canada chart number.

The 240 mile (386 km) long Trent-Severn Waterway 'begins' at it's south-eastern point on the Bay of Quinte on eastern Lake Ontario. The start to finish time line spans eighty-seven years with the systems construction starting in 1833 at Bobcaygeon and finishing in 1920 at Port Severn, three hundred and eighty-seven kilometers from Lake Ontario.

The Navigation channel runs a depth of six feet from start to finish. The locks vary

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in raising the water level, some exceptions are; flight locks, the Big Chute Marine Railway with a lift of eighteen meters (58 feet), the Kirkfield Lift Lock with an average lift of fifteen meters (49 feet) and

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the Peterborough Lift Lock (finished in 1904) with a lift of twenty meters (65 feet).

Peaking at Balsam Lake at 180 meters (600 feet) above Lake Ontario and 80 meters (250 feet) above Lake Huron’s, Georgian Bay.

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Kawartha Region: Locks 19 through 36 Simcoe Region: Locks 37 through 41 Severn Region: Locks 42 through 45 Trent Severn: Operating Hours. OPENING DATES May 26 to June 25, 2017 (delayed opening) Monday to Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm Friday to Sunday; and Victoria Day 9:00am – 7:00pm June 26 to Sept 4, 2017 Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm Friday to Sunday; and Canada Day, August Civic Holiday and Labour Day 9:00am – 7:00pm

Standard lock dimensions are one hundred and twenty feet long by thirty-two feet wide. The two exceptions are the lock 44, the Big Chute Marine Railway at one hundred feet long by twenty-four feet wide and lock 45 at Port Severn is only eightfour feet long and twenty-three feet wide setting the limit if you wish to traverse The Trent Severn Waterway from one end to the other.

Two major upgrades were at Big Chute in 1960 and combining two locks at Burleigh Falls in 1968 eliminating lock 29.

The Trent Severn Waterway is Central Ontario's 387 kilometers of waterway utilizing 41 locks, a marine railway and 2 hydraulic lift locks. The highest point, Balsam Lake is 180 meters (590 feet) above Lake Ontario and 80 meters (260 feet) above Georgian Bay. TheTrentSevernWaterway.com uses 387 km instead of 386 km because that is what they get things to add up to.

On their website, you will find navigation is easy, all the key data is on one page. A click to the printable map or business directory or towns is there, as you pass by with quick links to their street map, grocery shopping, LCBO and region.

Enjoy relaxing, activities or the sights of Central Ontario including the Peterborough Lift Lock or the Big Chute Marine Railway.

Links to Parks Canada: Ont.Trentsevern@pc.gc.ca or Tel: 705-750-4900 or Tel: 1-888-773-8888.

Lock stations are unstaffed after hours. Authorized visitors are asked to exercise caution. Unpermitted access to lock stations is prohibited between 10pm and 6am.

For emergencies after hours, please call 911 for police, fire, ambulance.

LAST LOCKAGE - IMPORTANT

Follow these guidelines to maximize chances of being locked through at the end of the day: All vessels must arrive at the designated blue zone at least 30 minutes before closing time.

At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 20 minutes prior to closing time.

Nautical Charts

Nautical charts can be purchased during the navigation season at Locks 1, 18, 36, 42 and 45, or at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre Gift Shop.

Maximum Overnight Mooring Periods

5 Nights - Locks 1 to 18 2 Nights - All other locks, Murray Canal swing bridges and bridge #50.

Lock 6 offers electrical hook ups and showers (nearby); Lock 34 offers electrical and water hook ups.

Note: Overnight Mooring passes include one free camp site.

Balsam Lake is the highest point in the system, not Rosedale or Kirkfield. Kirkfield is 14.9 m below Balsam and Rosedale 1.2 m below. The Kirkfield Lift Lock Chambers rise to one foot below Balsam Lake, the system works when Balsam fills this area in the chamber increasing the weight, allowing it to descend so the opposite chamber to can rise. The chamber coming down must always have more water (weight) for the design to function. There is no lock 29 as two locks were replaced by one at Burleigh Falls. Purdey's Mills aka Lindsay aka City of Kawartha Lakes, is a side branch of The Trent-Severn Waterway accessing Lake Scugog.

Info from the Trent Severn Waterway Official site at www.thetrentsevernwaterway.com Be sure to visit them online for more valuable information!

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Trent Region: Locks 1 through 18

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Celebrate at Home This year Canada is celebrating it’s sesquicentennial (ph: ses·qui·cen·ten·ni·al) or it’s 150th birthday for those of you who have trouble pronouncing that. We have a lot to celebrate in this country.

Free health care, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Hockey, Tim Hortons and the Tragically Hip. To mark the momentous occasion, the City of Peterborough has gathered volunteers from around the community to help plan a four-day spectacular, awesome and wild (maybe not so wild) celebration. The theme is, “Celebrate at Home”.

This is another great opportunity for our community to #LoveLocalPtbo. Stay in the city you love, surrounded by friends and family and enjoy all the events happening.

The downtown will start things off on the Thursday and Friday with live music, picnics, the Paddling Puppeteers and other great displays and shows for the kids. On Saturday, after the time-honoured and always-loved Canada Day parade, enjoy the Multicultural Celebration at Del Crary Park in the morning (run by the New Canadians Centre), rock out at MusicFest with Kim Mitchell and end the night with some fabulous fireworks display, provided by our Rotary Clubs. Sunday the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Peterborough Liftlock will be hosting a family Heritage Celebration from 10 am to 4 pm.

Why else should we celebrate at home? Because we live in one of the best cities in the world, in the best country in the world. Where else would you rather be to ring in its 150th year?

Before making any purchases this year, remember the great shops in our city that make it so great, from Lansdowne Place to our downtown. Before making those travel plans, remember all those adventures in our community that you have yet to discover.

Celebrate at Home. #ptbo150 on FB, Twitter and Instagram.

Shelby Parker The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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1967in Peterborough Ontario The year was 1967 and the country was gripped in centennial fever. Across the country, communities unveiled a wide variety of legacy projects, undertaken to celebrate our nation’s heritage. The Peterborough area saw three exciting projects constructed: in Peterborough’s Little Lake, the newly-built Centennial Fountain pumped water to a staggering 250 ft height when it began operation on July 1, 1967; Lang Century village, a living history museum, was established and began interpreting 19th century pioneer life; and the Peterborough Centennial Museum opened to the public, featuring much of the former Victoria Museum’s (est. 1897) collection of artifacts.

In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, and their own 50th anniversaries, Lang Pioneer Village and the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) will be joining the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, Parks Canada, Canadian Canoe Museum, East City-Ashburnham Village BIA, Peterborough Historical Society, Hutchison House and the City of Peterborough to present a free, family-oriented event with a strong historical and cultural flair on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 10am to 4pm at the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Peterborough Lift Lock.

The day will include behind-the-scenes tours of the PMA’s new 9,000 square foot storage

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facility, where more than 99% of its 40,000+ artifacts are stored. It will all start with a free pancake breakfast, prepared by the East Peterborough Lions Club and served hot and fresh in the Museum’s Heritage Pavilion. Crafts, activities and displays will be presented by the various partners in the Heritage Pavilion and at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre. Visitors can enjoy the exhilaration of travelling over the Lift Lock in a canoe, with guided rides offered by the Canadian Canoe Museum, throughout the afternoon.

Inside the Peterborough Museum & Archives, see the new temporary exhibition, Made in Canada – Really! This exhibition will feature dozens of artifacts that were made in Canada – mostly right here in Peterborough.

Celebrate at Home this Canada Day! All July 2nd events are free.

For more information, follow @PTBO150 or visit www.peterborough.ca/ptbo150

Also, on the lawns below the Lift Lock, enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a Canadian militia encampment featuring a bell tent, flags and troops in 1860s uniforms – representing the 57th Battalion (Peterborough Rangers), Norwood Company, 41st Battalion and Fenians. Just watch out for a possible Fenian musket raid!

Throughout the event, at the Museum’s Heritage Pavilion and at the Lift Lock, enjoy musical entertainment provided by: the Paddling Puppeteers, the Mayhemmingways, Dan Fewings, and Steafan and Saskia. Also enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides provided by High View Farms Commercial Horses, behind the Museum. Free parking and shuttles are available between both sites, with overflow parking also available at King George Public School (corner of Armour Road and Hunter Street, East).

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Sweet Escape Summer Find us at great events throughout the summer to enter to win.

Look for our Peterborough KIA Soul Summer Cruiser at events like:

Nexicom James Fund Golf Classic June 5th - www.jamesfund.com

17th Annual Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival

Saturday June 10th – www.peterboroughdragonboatfestival.com

Bigley’s Walk For The Cause

June 10th – www. bigleyshoes.com

Peterborough Yoga Festival

June 17th – wwwpeterboroughyogafestival.com

Mudmoiselle

July 8th - www.cancer.ca/DevilsRunPeterborough

Peterborough Pulse

July 15th - www.ptbopulse.com For full events details visit Country 105.fm and Energy 997.ca Plus, Celebrate at Home with us as Country 105 and Energy 99.7 are proud to support the Canada 150 Celebrations June 29th – July 2nd.

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Camping Memories GOOD TIMES &

By Michelle McGuire

Some of the best memories of my childhood are from family camping trips. Recollections of tent collapses, camp fire marshmallow roasts with my whole family, and playing endless badminton games on the dusty dirt roads between campsites with my brother; these memories are what have stuck with me into adulthood.

Camping can take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and transport you in a few short hours to a peaceful and renewing wonderland, where the sun rises early and the birds become your wake-up call. Indeed, camping in many of this province’s parks have given me a great appreciation and respect for nature and Ontario’s wonderful array of wildlife.

One of my favourite wildlife-related camping incidents to recall is of a warm summer’s night when I was about nine or ten.

The family was seated around a brightly crackling camp fire and my mother placed me in charge of the marshmallows for that night’s round of S'mores. Minutes later, an adorable furry raccoon joined us. My siblings and I thought it wonderful fun to toss a marshmallow or two to the little creature to gobble up. However, the raccoon was not satisfied with just one or two sweet treats, and that masked bandit proceeded to suddenly lunge in my direction, snatching the entire bag from my startled hands! My mom was not too impressed and the smore’s had to wait until the next night.

Speaking of S'mores, it is an universally accepted fact that no camping trip is complete without them. In addition to the traditional recipe (graham cracker, Hershey’s chocolate, and a toasted marshmallow), a few other options have found their way into my family’s hearts and stomachs. Try using a chocolate covered Digestive cookie topped with a marshmallow, or even the marshmallow sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies! Try different combinations of cookies and chocolate, like using Caramilk chocolate for a caramel twist!

Happy camping, and always remember to hold on to your marshmallows!

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Bobcaygeon

Three Little Islands, One Big Heart

By Bonnie Harris

Let's say you're strolling down the main street of a pretty little cottage-country town, enjoying a summer day. You stop here and there to get a closer look at store windows and to investigate a menu.

Ahead you can see the locks where boats from far and wide are making their way through the Trent-Severn Waterway. Lots of houseboats today with their happygo-lucky passengers. Maybe you'll walk over and sit on a bench to watch for awhile before a patio lunch. Now you've got it. Your city cares are far away and Bobcaygeon starts to hum its happy music in your mind.

Bobcaygeon's special ambiance is backed up by a unique history. A major claim to fame was staked when the village became the site of the first lock in the now famous Trent-Severn Waterway in 1833. Bobcaygeon is actually built on three islands, a fact that might escape you unless you're counting bridges on the way into town. The people on those three islands are united by their desire for a wonderful place to live, to raise a family, to own a business, to take a vacation, and to fondly call 'our town'.

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And its people, of course, pulling it all together. Volunteers, mostly. This year the Chamber of Commerce's Not for Profit Achievement Award went to the volunteers of Impact 32. They're one of several very active volunteer groups, and you can see their projects all over town.

Last year's screening of the Tragically Hip farewell concert was attended by thousands and captured international media attention.

Aaron Shaw & City Councillor Kathleen Fagan and her Impact 32 team, were all instrumental in making that happen.

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Jamie Henderson and his crew help keep the streets beautiful with hanging baskets, colourful banners and seasonal decorations.

Impact 32's marketing team introduced Bobcaygeon's first annual Family FrostFest in February, with a popular snow sculpture contest and children's games.

This summer, Carly Poole and her team brought a bike sharing program to town so tourists can travel easily and see everything. They're also erecting signposts

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The Evolution of the Chamber and creating town maps with every business marked.

Impact 32 folks are raising funds for more docks so more boaters can park and stay awhile, and they liaise with TrentSevern Waterway to find ideas that benefit everyone.

Members have also rolled out a new one-stop-shop interactive website VisitBobcaygeon.com, and they continue to look for more ideas, more ways to benefit Bobcaygeon.

Now you've found a shady bench by the locks and settled in to watch the world go by one boat at a time. What could be finer? When you want just about anything, it's not far away from where you sit. Resorts large and small, restaurants and shops, beaches and boating, fishing and swimming, skating and snowmobiling . . . everything you might want or dream of.

You might wonder if one day you'll find a way to make this little town with heart your town too. Once the leaves have fallen and the 'Grand Daddy of Em All' Bobcaygeon Fair is over, the village settles into an easy pace enjoyed by more and more people every year. There's surely a place for you in this little corner of paradise called Bobcaygeon.

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is celebrating 70 years in 2017. The Chamber’s history dates back to 1870 when the Lakefield Merchants Association was created.

The modern roots of the Kawartha Chamber can be traced back to the founding of the Lakefield Chamber of Commerce in 1947.

An excerpt from Commerce to the Kawarthas – Celebrating 50 Years, a book the Chamber put together in 1997 to celebrate its 50th Anniversary gives a glimpse of the Chamber’s early years.

“While the fledging Chamber of Commerce members waited for the necessary paperwork to go through its motions to become the local chapter, several Lions Club Members took the matter into their own hands. They created an informal organization they called the Lakefield & District Tourist Board.”

The excerpt goes on to say the organization informally came together in a garage. A small building, the Chamber’s first office, was erected on a family member’s property. “Here they hung their homemade sign and stuffed it full of tourist items of the area, from Buckhorn, to Burleigh Falls over to Nephton.”

In 1966, the Chamber changed its name from the Lakefield Chamber of Commerce to the Lakefield & District Chamber of Commerce to better reflect its membership. Three more name changes took place over the years as the membership broadened, and members from the Apsley Chamber of Commerce were welcomed after its closure.

A re-branding initiative in 2014 gave the Chamber its current name, Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.

Throughout its evolution, the Chamber has continually supported and promoted the business interests of its members to strengthen them and the communities they serve. Today, with a membership of 350, the Kawartha Chamber continues to grow, strengthening business, regional recognition and pride of place by serving members and communities.

Proudly representing members in Curve Lake, Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha, Selwyn and Trent Lakes.

KawarthaChamber.ca • 705-652-6963

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Is it Horse Whispering or Listening?

Now and then, if we are lucky, we meet someone that inspires us and makes us wonder, “How do they do that?" As an Inukshuk Farm group, we had that inspiring experience when we attended the Can Am Equine Fair this year, and watched the Bobby Kerr Mustang Act from Hico, Texas. What made this man so special was more than just watching him perform with his mustangs, and listening to his poetry (his life story in prose), but knowing that his roots are here in Ontario … he was from here, one of us!

Bobby Kerr’s background was training and competing with ranch horses for almost fifty years. Then one day a friend purchased him a ticket to attend a Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas, and watching that event made him wonder? With his years of experience, perhaps he could give this competition a try. Poncho, his first mustang, purchased in 2010 changed his life forever!

Poncho’s first competition in Mustang Makeover made him a fan favourite and Bobby Kerr a celebrity. Bobby’s poetry (a small excerpt below) describes his relationship with Poncho …

Lakefield Animal Welfare Society

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

Animal Rescue Krew (ARK)

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

Humane Society Of Kawartha Lakes

111 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay • 705-878-4618 • www.hskl.ca

Peterborough Humane Society

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

Home Again Bancroft

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“He’s opened up a lot of doors, more than I’ll ever know.

I take good care of him, to me he’s a star.

We got us a rodeo act, He rides in a car. “ And ride in a car he does! As Poncho climbs into Bobby Kerr’s car and sits down, or as he plays a game pretending the cattle dogs are cattle … the evening performance is fascinating, inspiring and entertaining.

Naturally we assume that Bobby Kerr has a special gift, but what we learned during the three days of clinics watching him work with his dogs and mustangs, was that it is not a gift. It is years of watching horses in herd situations, learning how to be their herd leader, thinking through what motivates a horse to do what we ask and finally trusting them to trust us? Bobby Kerr is exceptional but perhaps we can be too … by becoming “horse listeners”.

By Janice Ecclestone Inukshuk Farm & Equestrian Centre www.inukshukfarm.com

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The Simple Way to Satisfy Your

High-Energy Dog Piper loves to run. And run. And run.

She loves to jump, too. Sixty pounds of Greyhound/German Shepherd mix, she leaves a wake of broken lamps and vases behind her as she bounds around the house.

She also loves guests. She loves to greet them. She loves to draw them into games and races. She loves to join them on the couch and stand on their laps.

Visitors depart with bandages from her rambunctious play.

Her person takes her for long walks, and he has taken her to obedience school more times than he can count. But she simply has more energy than he does. And on the cold or rainy days when their walks are short, something in his house will be eaten.

Many high energy dogs are also very intelligent; they need mental stimulation as well as physical exercise. Without the opportunity to concentrate while she’s working out, exercise simply makes your dog strong. A strong, bored dog is a recipe for disaster!

Make her think while she moves. Concentration takes tremendous energy for a dog. Giving her tasks to focus on will help her burn far more energy than a long, boring run.

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Teach and play games like Hide and Seek, training her to find specific toys (or family members) somewhere in the house.

Start out with keeping her in her crate while you hide several high-stimulus toys (each bundled with a treat) throughout the house, and then moving from room to room with her to find them. Side note: while she’s learning, be sure to count and retrieve all the toys you hid!

Gemini has more energy than her owner knows how to handle.

When you have a dog that has this much energy, you can run out of creative ideas pretty fast. A person can only play so much frisbee, and fitting a long drive to the dog park into a busy schedule is impossible some days.

Make her think

Is running enough? Probably not.

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Also, activities that require focus and impulse control are good for using up mental energy, tiring your dog out much quicker.

Teach her patience tricks like holding a treat on her nose. Teach her complex strings of tricks requiring concentration to get right.

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NEW LOCATION for the Paw Spa Since opening the doors in 1990 The Paw Spa has been making pets look and feel great! Now Shirley Manning and her groomers at The Paw Spa are moving to a new location, where they can continue offering exceptional services for your pet.

From shampoos to facial scrubs, nail trimming to ear cleaning there is a service available for every pooch as well as cat care by appointment. All done in a stress-free environment that will have your pet begging for more. They even get a special walk and some personalized one on one attention after their treatment to make them feel even more like a “good dog”.

With numerous Reader’s Choice and Readers Select awards it is no surprise they have had to move into a bigger location and Shirley has hopes of continuing to grow and hire more employees.

The Paw Spa is now located at 1399 8th Line, Lakefield right beside Classy Chassis & Cycles, between Bridgenorth and Ennismore.

Call Shirley to book at the new location for a special spa visit your furry friends won’t soon forget. For your pets’ safety, remember to let them know at time of booking regarding any special medical conditions such as tumors or seizures so that staff is aware. The Paw Spa (705) 652-0690 Advertisement

Dr. Terry’s Zoo Cottage season has arrived and with it a healthy dose of mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and black flies. On route to our cottage with our four dogs several years ago we stopped in the local village for groceries. Christi stood outside the auto to stretch her legs with the car still running and the air conditioner on. When I returned the car was locked. Peppercorn had pushed down the lock. A phone call to CAA promised a quick arrival. The four buddies relaxed in cool luxury while Christi and I fried outside. Meanwhile, Toto Bird (our Cairn Terrier) decided to help herself to the turkey sandwich on the dashboard. When CAA arrived all that remained of lunch was a wrapper, a slice of tomato and lettuce leaves.

At the cottage an army of mosquitoes met us. Here's to cottage life! After an awesome weekend the rain arrived, as we were about to leave. Toto was missing in action. After searching for two hours and soaked to the bone we enjoyed soup and baked chicken nuggets hoping the magical vapours would bring Toto out of the woodwork. No luck! Peppercorn, our terrier followed her Dad for another hour long wet search that concluded in success. There lay Toto sleeping soundly, like Snow White, on a stack of insulation under the cabin. Who doesn’t love the independence of terriers?

June is the time to protect your pets against mosquitoes carrying Heartworm, ticks with Lyme disease and bloodsucking fleas. Superb topical and oral meds are available at your veterinarian. Most meds require a once a month application orally or on the skin. An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.

Happy Summer!

Dr. Terry Davidson Parkhill Animal Hospital, 1535 Chemong Road, Selwyn Advertisement

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Imagine if we could understand what animals were thinking? What if we could communicate with them, how would that change our world? For many people this idea that humans could communicate with animals is farfetched, but after learning of the amazing story of a leopard named Spirit, more and more people might ponder the thought that just maybe it’s possible to connect with animals on a deeper and more spiritual level.

Every once a while you hear a story that really strikes a chord, stops and makes you think and touches your heart long after hearing it.

This is the remarkable story of a deadly black leopard, originally named Diablo, and his connection with animal communicator, Anna Breytenbach. She has dedicated her life to what she calls interspecies communication - sending detailed messages to animals through pictures and thoughts and then receives messages back from the animals. This is what happened when Breytenbach was called in to help with Diablo. You can watch the video online that shows you how this touching and unbelievable story takes place.

Diablo was a vicious and dangerous cat that came from a zoo where he was abused and taken in at Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa, where the owner had a remarkable relationship with all of the cats there except for Diablo. He just remained in his night shelter at all times and snarled at anyone that came close to him. Even after being at the sanctuary for six months he never left his cage, was very aggressive and even bit the owner. They were at a loss as to what to do with him. Even though he had his doubts and did not believe that an animal could talk to a human, he thought that if Breytenbach could change the behaviors of Diablo that he would know then that she was actually in dialogue with animals, so he let her come and try.

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and why he was so upset. One of the reasons Breytenbach explained was he was concerned and wanted to know what happened to two young cubs that had lived next to him at his last home. It was at that moment the owners really believed she was communicating with the leopard, talking about something they had forgotten about until she mentioned it, and something Breytenbach did not know about.

She also passed along the message that he did not like his name and the dark associations with it. Breytenbach assured Diablo that he was finally safe there and they did not expect anything from him. Later that afternoon the owner was stunned as Diablo finally went out of his cage and into his larger enclosure, roaming freely for the first time in his entire six months there. The owner then decided to change Diablo’s name and called him Spirit. He also assured Spirit that the cubs he was concerned about were now safe. That was the first time Spirit was totally relaxed and the owner felt at ease with him, and felt in fact that he understood him. In the online video it shows him moved to tears, a truly touching ending to an amazing, moving story.

On the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary web site they provide an update on Spirit, saying that the sanctuary brought in both of the cubs, now grown into full size leopards, and they live with Spirit where they all roam happily together.

Whether you believe in animal communication or not, there is so much to learn from this incredible story, like the importance of having respect for all creatures and learning to co-exist with all of the earth in harmony.

It was said that Breytenbach did not know any previous history or information about the leopard before she went to speak to him. From the moment he saw her Diablo immediately calmed down and allowed Breytenbach to sit outside of his cage and look at him. She began to communicate with him understanding who he was as an individual

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OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST Guests will be quick to rise whenever you serve this dreamy OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST and we promise it will turn your next breakfast or brunch at the cottage into a cause for celebration!

The finished product is a thing of beauty that will garner even more praise once people take their first bite. It is truly fabulous!

INGREDIENTS 1 loaf of challah bread 6 extra large eggs, room temperature 2 cups of whole milk ¾ cup of 35% cream 1/3 cup of granulated sugar ½ teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon ½ cup of yellow raisins ½ cup of dried apricots, chopped FOR THE TOPPING: ½ cup of pecans, chopped ½ cup of walnuts, chopped 3 tablespoons of brown sugar fresh-grated nutmeg, about ¼ teaspoon 1 tablespoon of butter, to grease the casserole dish pure Canadian maple syrup and fresh fruit salad for garnish

DIRECTIONS 1) Cut challah into ½-inch slices and set aside.

2) Lightly grease a large casserole dish with butter. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla and cinnamon.

3) Dip slices of bread into mixture and transfer to greased casserole dish, arranging in an overlapping fashion. Once all of the bread has been placed into the casserole, sprinkle with raisins and chopped apricots, tucking a bit of the dried fruit in between the soaked slices. Pour remaining liquid mixture over the casserole, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

4) Preheat oven to 375°F with the rack in the middle position. Remove casserole from refrigerator and set foil cover aside. Mix pecans, walnuts, brown sugar and nutmeg together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the French toast. Cover with a piece of parchment paper, then the foil wrap.

5) Transfer to oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and parchment paper and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve with fresh fruit salad and pure Canadian maple syrup.

For more great recipes, ideas and tips go to www.weekendatthecottage.com

HONEY BALSAMIC CHICKEN Serves 3 INGREDIENTS 8 oz sliced mushrooms 12 oz green beans 22 oz ( 8) chicken breast tenderloins 1 cup grape tomatoes - cut in half 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 cup Italian dressing salt and pepper olive oil to coat pan

DIRECTIONS 1. Fry the green beans and mushrooms in a pan in olive oil, then put aside.

2. Fry the chicken breast in a pan in olive oil, add salt and pepper then remove.

3. Heat the pan and add the Italian dressing, balsamic vinegar and honey. Cook the sauce until boiling and starting to thicken and then add the green beans, mushrooms, grape tomatoes and chicken.

4. Stir together until it is all heated through and the sauce has thickened.

5. Enjoy!

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Relocation & Repatriation Many of us feel that we’re really good at something - anything from savings to your facility, but taking care of all the communications and something simple to something far more complex. Transporting an logistics will save valuable time for your staff. individual who is seriously ill, bedridden at home or in long term care is in a category all its own – a complex and a daunting undertaking. As a healthcare based company, the focus is on the detailed coordination of medical transport, including air ambulance, commercial “Most of us think of ourselves as problem solvers but when medical airlines, ground ambulance, travel and varied support services. situations arise people become overwhelmed”, says Gail Courneyea Highly trained and experienced Registered Nurse Case Managers RN and President of Angels of Flight Canada. It all starts with “we will advocate, guide and support those in need, facilitating all their need help”, “who can help us”, “what do we need to do”, and “who necessary travel requirements from wherever they are to where they can we call”? People are going to find themselves in real difficulty as need to be. they try to navigate all the complexities of relocation/repatriation for someone in need of medical treatment or palliative care or need to There is no “one-size-fits-all” rule. Every medical situation is different and there are always challenges. Confirming a hospital admission at be closer to family. the new destination may be time consuming but it’s all part of the We have an aging population in Canada who often want to return to process. their birth place, country of origin or who need to be closer to family to recover or spend their final days. Due to health issues, they have Time is always of the essence in a medical situation. After 29 years of experience together with worldwide partnerships, the obstacles can special travel needs. be identified and overcome.

When you can make one call to get answers to your questions, receive the knowledge you need to make informed decisions, get an When you have a leaking faucet, you call the plumber, and when interpretation of medical reports even if they originate in a foreign your car breaks down you call a mechanic. If you’re faced with having language, and have all the necessary travel arrangements organized to relocate or repatriate someone in a medical situation, you can and executed, you have just saved yourself a lot of worry, precious choose the “go to people”. time, and expenses. One call can be a great source of relief.

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Outdoor Programs There's a lot to be said for keeping healthy with regular exercise and physical activities.

Now that the summer weather is here, the Community Care Health & Care Network are pleased to offer indoor and outdoor opportunities for local residents to participate in programs designed to provide exercise and social encounters.

Nordic Pole Walking

Community Care's popular weekly Nordic Pole Walking sessions have resumed for the spring and summer in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay. Free pole walking groups are presented on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. from the Wilderness Trail in Bobcaygeon, and on Fridays at 9 a.m. from the Trent Severn locks in Lindsay, using the Rotary Trail (note that sessions are not offered on holidays).

The groups are led by certified volunteer instructors who are highly skilled in Nordic Pole Walking. Poles for participants who do not have their own are available on a limited basis.

muscles, is a low-impact exercise and a great social activity.

twice/week during the school year in the gymnasium of Bobcaygeon Public School.

People interested in taking part in the weekly sessions at either location should register by contacting Community Care's Health Promotion Co-ordinator, Melinda Jayne Gilmour, at 705-324-7323 ext 301, or e-mail her at mgilmour@ccckl.ca.

SAGES Exercises for Seniors

Each year from September to June, Community Care's popular SAGES Exercises for Seniors program is presented in several different locations on a weekly basis. The Sage Advice and Gentle Exercises for Seniors is a video-based program designed to keep older adults functionally fit. The program Pickleball Community Care's other activity in the focuses on improving cardiovascular summer months is Pickleball, taking endurance, balance, muscle strength and place at the Bobcaygeon Curling Club, flexibility. Participants can exercise at 49 Mansfield St., from June 27 to Aug. various levels according to their capabilities 31. There are two weekly opportunities: and video copies of the program can be Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m., or Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. purchased to be used at home.

Cost is $3/person. Free outdoor play also takes place in Bobcaygeon on Saturday The schedule for the 2017-18 SAGES mornings (9 - 11) at Tommy Anderson program will be released shortly, for sessions Park, 94 Dunn St. For further details, e-mail to begin in the fall. Watch for details on the Community Care website (www.ccckl.ca). bobcaygeonpickleball@gmail.com.

Pickleball has been called "the great game with the strange name." It's one of the fastest growing sports in terms of popularity among people of all ages.

The racquet sport combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong. Players Pole walking has been shown to burn use solid paddles to hit a wiffle ball over a much more energy than normal walking. net on a court.

It uses up to 90 per cent of the body's Community Care presents Pickleball

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The Community Care Health & Care Network is dedicated to improving the health and well being of everyone in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Hospice provides critical illness, end-of-life and grief support for clients and their caregivers. Contact Community Care at 705-324-7323 (www.ccckl.ca).

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In the same way that the effects of the wind are felt rather than seen, trapped emotions are invisible, yet can exert a powerful influence upon you.

Whether through trauma or holding on to negative emotions for long periods of time, trapped emotions can cause you to make the wrong assumptions, overreact to innocent remarks, misinterpret behavior and short-circuit your relationships. Even worse, trapped emotions can create depression, anxiety, and other unwanted

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feelings that you can’t seem to shake. They can interfere with proper functioning of your body’s organs and tissues, wreaking havoc with your physical health, causing pain, fatigue, and illness.

The Emotion Code is about clearing away the baggage, so that you can be who you really are inside. You are not your emotional baggage, but sometimes your trapped emotions can derail you, or cause pain, or keep you trapped in negative emotions like anger, grief, anxiety, and

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A trained Energy Practitioner who has been certified in The Emotion Code can help you release these trapped, negative emotions.

Submitted by Lynn Anne Hill, Energy Practitioner (Reiki Master/ Teacher, Therapeutic Touch Practitioner) and The Emotion Code Certified.

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Often when challenges come in life we need some help. We consider asking already tapped out family members and friends, only to be left feeling we are a burden. We go about the heroic process of trying to manage on our own, only to feel almost robotic in our day to day life… wondering how we can keep going.

Some tender love and care, especially when a loved one is ill or injured is so important. Often families are trying to manage health issues for a family member along with the day to day responsibilities of work and home, and they are left spent and exhausted, overwhelmed at all that lay before them.

If this is you, help is someone who understands and supports your entire family. Someone to listen to you and work with you, to create an adaptable plan that works for your family’s exclusive needs.

responds. I smiled…it’s not often we think of love when talking about a business.

Patti went on to explain that she wants her team of Personal Support Workers and Nurses to show love and compassion to her clients and that it is of paramount importance to her.

As a premier home care service, Patti is very proud to offer the highest quality of service and to provide respite for the entire family. She uses a holistic approach which focuses on the needs of the family as well as the client and the caregiver, and operates with the full understanding that each situation is unique and that needs can vary greatly from one home to another.

AGAPE Caregiver Relief provides 24/7 care and relief in homes, hospitals, retirement and nursing homes. They provide personal care for their clients as well as housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.

Meet Patti Clancy of AGAPE Caregiver Relief Inc (ACR). Meeting this bubbly happy woman, you will find yourself relaxing just listening to her. Patti is a qualified Registered Nurse and the owner of AGAPE AGAPE Caregiver Relief Services is also registered with the Veterans Independent Program and can provide up to 24-hour caregiver Caregiver Relief. Doesn’t the name just make you feel better already? relief. Medical professionals are available 24/7 and palliative care In the early 17th century from Greek translation, the word services are also available.

“AGAPĒ” (pronounced Ah-Gap-Ay) means “selfless love.”

“Living thousands of kilometres from my aging parents is so I asked Patti about the name AGAPE. “Isn’t love what we all need?” she unsettling. Knowing what to do and how to care for them has been an ongoing and very steep learning curve. Keeping my parents at home and knowing that they are enjoying their house of 55 years, their safe place, allows me to sleep better at night. None of this would have been possible without AGAPE. Patti Clancy and her team of professional care givers stepped in when the only other option was long-term care.

As my parent’s health began following its natural course, Patti and her team have been there to advise and provide council to help us navigate these unknown waters. AGAPE looks after their daily needs as well as assisting in our long-term planning “. John Don’t struggle any more on your own, Call AGAPE. 705-742-8317 AGAPEcaregiver@gmail.com www.AGAPEcare.ca Available On-Call 24/7

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Buying vs. Leasing in 2017 Now that you’ve decided it’s time for a new vehicle, should you buy or lease? Well, firstly, what is a lease? A lease is just another type of financing to facilitate a customer’s purchase of their vehicle.

Leasing can be compared to “renting” because the customer only pays for the time the vehicle is used by them and the payments are based on the difference between the sale price and value at the end of the lease. While buying a vehicle does give you an asset, it’s one that can depreciate by up to 30 percent during the first year of ownership. “When you buy, you are using a liquid asset to buy a long-term asset, so you have lost the opportunity to use that money for something else,” says Chartered Accountant Rick Gargarella.

Another important benefit of leasing is that the vehicle is usually covered by warranty for the duration of the lease, eliminating costly repairs.

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Kia’s “peace of mind” comprehensive warranty is 5 years/100 km, including power train and roadside assistance.

the 48 month mark (on a 60 month loan) they would still owe a balance on their loan and may be restricted in trading that vehicle.

Other Benefits include lower monthly payments, because payments are based on the original price of the vehicle minus the residual or end value. You are really only paying for the usage of the vehicle, whether that is 36, 48 or 60 months. Taxes are added monthly to the lease payment so that no applicable interest is added. For example, a 2017 Kia Soul EX would sell for $22513.00 plus HST. Over 60 months, the payment, on a loan would be $446.00 HST included. On a 48-month lease, you would pay $308.83 HST included with an end value of $11767.00. At the end of the 48 months, you would have the option to keep the vehicle and finance the $11767.00, or bring it back to the dealer and get a new vehicle or give it back to the dealer and walk away from it. Although if the customer wanted to trade their vehicle at

So who should buy and who should lease?

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“If you have the cash and don’t have to worry about bank financing, you should buy,” advises Gargarella.“You will own the asset and can put a lot of kilometres on it.”

Consider leasing if you don’t have the cash to buy up front but can handle monthly payments.

“If you want lower monthly payments, are a low-mileage driver and don’t want to worry about reselling the car, go ahead and lease,”says Chawla.

Lynn Hill, Vice President, Peterborough Kia, 238 Lansdowne St. E., 1-877-339-0232 www.peterboroughkia.ca Advertisement

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Princess Diana Legacy Award Honours Local Faith Dickinson Just before we went to press we were thrilled to be able to catch up with one of Cottage Country's favourite local girls, Faith Dickinson of Lakefield, just as she was finishing off a tour of York Minster Cathedral in England.

Faith, who recently made international headlines when she was presented with the 2017 Diana Legacy Award on the 18th of May, spoke to us by phone having just left what is one of the country's greatest cathedrals - in absolute awe of the beautiful architecture she had just witnessed.

Faith is the founder of Cuddles for Cancer and has worked tirelessly on her blanket-making charity which she started when she was only 9 years old after her aunt fell ill with cancer. Now 14, Faith's blankets have been distributed worldwide providing comfort to cancer victims, PTSD sufferers and many others in need.

The Legacy Award is given to outstanding young people who are selflessly creating and sustaining positive social change, in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The award was presented at St. James Palace in London by Diana's sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

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the call letting her know she had won she was totally shocked.

Faith says, “I was freaking out and I was speechless!” Faith adds, “It is an honour to win this award because Diana was such an amazing person, so kind and compassionate, and to be named as her legacy is such an honour for me”.

Faith hopes to make blankets for Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Toronto this year and is keen to make the connection with him while she is in England. She would like to promote Make a Difference Day in Canada as well, which she has been doing locally already, but would love to get Prime Minister Trudeau on board and make it a national day of community service.

Keep on dreaming Faith, as you've already proven dreams can come true!

Photo Credit Top Picture Via @kengsingtonroyal (Photo: Kensington Palace)

We asked Faith what it was like to meet royalty and she described how it was both nerve-wracking and exciting to meet the princes.

We wondered if they had behaved in the manner she had been expecting. Faith explained, “I expected them to be nice – and they were,” she continues, “But I thought they might be more rushed, yet they made the time to talk to everyone so I thought that was really a nice thing to do.”

Faith had no idea she had even been nominated, so when she got

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Tax Pros and Cons of Getting Married I had an interesting chat with a young client today. She and her partner are co-habitating, but this had escaped my attention - and CRA's - because they are a same-sex couple.

So her question was, should we declare common-law to the government?

You don't really get to "decide"; if you have been living together in a conjugal relationship for more than 12 months you are considered to be common law by CRA. That 12 month delay is eliminated if the two of you have a child. If CRA decides you are common-law, it's up to you to prove otherwise. The penalties can be severe because you have knowingly falsified your tax return.

Andrew Pyle When planning your financial future, having someone with a vast knowledge of the market is an invaluable tool. The Pyle Group at Scotia Wealth Management provides premium wealth management solutions to individuals and businesses by acting as their financial quarterback providing clarity, counselling and coordination.

The Pyle Group is led by Andrew Pyle. Andrew has held several senior market analyst positions in Canada’s financial industry, advising individual clients, businesses and charitable organizations on financial issues for over 25 years. Prior to joining ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. he was the Vice-President and Head of Capital Market Research for Scotia Economics and the Chief Canadian Strategist for the Dutch bank, ABN AMRO. During his career, he has provided economic and investment strategy advice to corporations, central banks and some of the largest investment funds in the world. He is widely quoted in the media, appearing regularly on radio and television, and is often asked to speak to industry groups and community associations. Andrew works with clients across Canada, and lives in Peterborough, Ontario where he is an active contributor to the local community.

The Pyle Group provides you with the expertise and guidance of a professional wealth advisor, with depth of knowledge and experience. Andrews’s team of client-focused experts will work with you to design and implement a personalized investment strategy that evolves with you, building a financial partnership for life.

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That said, she was curious about the tax impact of this.

PROS: Assets like your marital home roll over to your spouse upon your untimely passing without tax implications.

You will benefit from a spousal tax credit if your partner has very low income.

You can transfer non-refundable tax credits like education, age, disability, and pension from one spouse to the other.

Pension splitting is only allowed between spouses.

Dividend income can be transferred to a spouse.

Spousal RRSPs can be used to balance retirement income.

Pooling both of your medical expenses and donations can result in a larger tax credit.

CONS: You could be liable for your spouse's unpaid taxes.

Only one principal residence allowed for the exemption of taxable capital gains.

Benefits like GST, Trillium, Canada Child Benefit, and WITB will be reduced or eliminated because your incomes are added together.

Paperwork! - when you get together...and if you break up. To change your marital status, you must file form RC65. (You can wait until you file your next tax return, but that can cause problems.)

It is worth noting that your marital status from a tax point-of-view is not the same as from a legal one. A co-habitation agreement is always a good idea to cover all the ramifications of this important life event.

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Andrew Pyle, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager of ScotiaMcLeodÂŽ, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. Your cottage is both a lifestyle asset and an investment asset. We expect it to generate returns in the form of enjoyment and memories, as well as capital appreciation down the road. Like any asset, however, it is how we care for it and protect it that determines whether these returns are positive or negative. For example, a leaky roof left unrepaired will lead to even more expensive problems down the road and result in more time spent cleaning up than sitting on your dock.

Speaking of docks, this is another item that will require investment over time. Replacing an old wooden dock with a new composite one might involve thousands of dollars, but could provide countless years of maintenance free enjoyment. Owners will also invest capital in protecting the shoreline from erosion, changing to more energy efficient windows, making the cottage a four-season dwelling so that the yearly winterization process can be eliminated and even raising up the cottage to add space. Let’s not forget the all-important kitchen.

One of the reasons Canadians do not invest in their cottages is lack of

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available capital or a lack of savings. For many the only way they can put money into a cottage is by borrowing. This is a hard choice these days given how indebted the country has become, yet of all the things you borrow money for, investing in the capital of your house and cottage are the smartest. The question is how best to do this. First and foremost, do not make extensive use of credit cards to finance your major projects unless you know you will pay off the balance rapidly.

Over time the excessively high rate of interest will make what seemed like a reasonable expense into a costly error. Taking out a mortgage is a preferable route, though keep in mind banks use different rules for cottages versus homes. If you take out a term mortgage also be aware of prepayment penalties. Better still, I would recommend a line of credit where you can pay off the balance at any time. Whichever route you choose, always make sure you are not adding more debt to your balance sheet than you can handle. After all, this is about creating years of enjoyment, not headaches.

By Andrew Pyle, MA, CFP, CIM, FMA, FCSI Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager, Scotia McLeod The Pyle Group, www.pylegroup.ca 705-876-3701

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Kids Events June 8, 9, 10 & 11 2017 168th Annual Millbrook Fair 13 Frederick St., Millbrook www.millbrookfair.ca

June 10 2017 Unlock the Summer Daytime Activities Family Activites by Lock 32, Bobcayegon www.bobcaygeon.org

June 10 2017 Haliburton County Fair

8:30AM Minden Fair Grounds, located at Bobcaygeon & Fleming Rd’s www.haliburtoncountyfair.ca or call 705 455 2259

June 10 2017 Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Fest 2017

10AM-5PM Cenotaph Park, 8 Queen St. Lakefield www.facebook.com/events/1619565624736164/

June 11 2017 Settlers Day

10AM-4PM Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org

June 18 2017 Studded Super Circus Spectacular 1PM Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough www.memorialcentre.ca

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June 23 2017 Northumberland Father Daughter Ball 4-8PM Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E., Cobourg www.northumberlandfdball.ca

June 28 2017 Family Paddling Day 2017

5:30-8PM Meet at the Lakefield Beach on Hague Blvd.

Info: Parks & Recreation Department at 705-292-9507 ext. 243

July 1 2017 Grand Opening - Selwyn Skateboard Park 3PM 20 Concession Street, Lakefield

July 5 2017 Movies in the Barn – Night at the Museum

7PM Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org

July 6 2017 Movies in the Park: Antz

8:30PM Cenotaph Park, 2 Queen St., Lakefield www.celticconnection.ca

July 11 2017 Movies in the Barn – Harriet the Spy

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7PM Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon www.settlersvillage.org

July 15 2017 Movies on the Beach: Secret Life if Pets

8:30-11PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg www.cobourgtourism.ca

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Every parent knows that all children are born with varying degrees of ability, and by the time they've reached adulthood they have usually adapted to the world around them. What, though, if your child has additional challenges or delays which are of a physical, intellectual, social, emotional, language or behavioural nature? What then?

When the time comes for your child to make the transition to adulthood and go from living at home with you to living independently it can cause some anxiety. Many questions will arise such as, “Where will they go and how will they cope with…?” and, “How will they manage without my guidance?”

Knowing exactly what resources are available to assist both you and your adult child during this phase of transition can be reassuring.

Throughout the coming issues, we will be exploring the different avenues that are available to assist those parents who are trying to navigate this new and challenging territory.

A big consideration for many parents is the realization that once their young adult child has left home and is living on their own, they will likely be utilizing adult services which means they have become the client and are then responsible for making their own decisions. Community Living can help.

Community Living Ontario is a province-wide network offering a variety of opportunities and support for families. A non-profit provincial confederation with over 12,000 members across Ontario, they not only work with families but with schools, employers and the community advocating for the rights of people who have an intellectual disability.

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Supported Independent Living (S.I.L.) is a program for adults with an intellectual disability who require minimal and individualized support.

The service is available to qualifying adults over the age of 18 and is tailored to the individuals' unique needs. Living accommodations in a Community Home environment, or alternatively, personalized support for people living on their own are both available through Community Living.

From Peterborough to Haliburton and from Campbellford to Fenelon Falls, Community Living provides a network of support with a goal of creating inclusive communities.

In addition, throughout Peterborough County, Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes there is also an opportunity for adults to connect with Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) which provides information about community services and resources as well as assisting you in connecting with additional support from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.

Here at Cottage Country Connection magazine, we have a passion for attempting to make a difference in the lives of kids and young adults with special needs. Many of our valued clients and readers will be sharing their stories and advice with us in upcoming issues and we would like to continue this dialogue to include many others as well.

Whether you are a professional with information that could help, or you are a parent, relative, or caregiver with advice which you would be willing to share with our readers, please contact me at connectionmoira@ gmail.com We'd love to share your story!

Nature Bingo There is nothing better than spending the day roaming around in the great outdoors. I so enjoy watching the wonder on kids’ faces as they experience the tiny miracles of nature.

Sometimes when you are searching for one thing, you will discover something you weren’t looking for, and most of the time the new find is more exciting than what you were trying to find to begin with.

Nature Bingo is a great starting point to get kids outside and exploring all the nooks and crannies around your yard or cottage.

Fill 5 boxes in a row; whether up, down or across. Some of these things might be easy to locate while others prove to be trickier finds. Get out the magnifying glass, a stamper and get outside. The wonders of nature await!

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OF ATTRACTIONS & DESTINATIONS APSLEY

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

BOBCAYGEON

• ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery • Sanctuary Antiques

• Bigley’s Shoes and Clothing • Kawartha Settlers Village • Lock 32 – Oldest Swing Bridge in the Trent • Severn Waterway • Boyd Heritage Museum • Lakeview Arts Barn & Globus Theatre • Bobcaygeon Beach & Park • London Trading Post

BANCROFT

BRIDGENORTH

BAILIEBORO

• Bancroft Mineral Capital Concerts • Silent Lake Provincial Park • Egan Chutes Provincial Park • North Hastings Heritage Museum • Art Gallery of Bancroft • Vance Farm Park • Eagles Nest Park

BETHANY

• Trail Tours Dirt Bike / ATV School • Fleetwood Creek Natural Area • Pigeon River Headwaters

Since 1994

• Jones Beach • Miller Creek Wildlife Area

BUCKHORN

• Pine Tree Trading Post • 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

CAMERON

• Ken Reid Conservation Area

CAMPBELLCROFT

• Tree Top Trekking • Laveanne lavender Fields

CAMPBELLFORD

• Empire Cheese • Worlds Finest Chocolate Factory • Ranney George Suspension Bridge • Ferris Provincial Park • Church Key Brewing Company • Seymour Conservation Area

COBOCONK

• Canada’s Smallest Jail • Coboconk Train Station Continued on page 72

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COE HILL

HUNTSVILLE

CURVE LAKE

INDIAN RIVER

DUNSFORD

JANETVILLE

ENNISMORE

KEENE

FENELON FALLS

KINMOUNT

• Red Eagle Campground • Whetung’s Art Gallery & Craft Shop

HUTCHISON HOUSE MUSEUM

• Dunsford Nature Trail • The James Gifford Causeway • Red Rock Antiques • Garnet Graham Park • Verulam Park

LAVEANNE LAVENDER FIELDS

FORESTERS FALLS • Owl Rafting

HALIBURTON

RED EAGLE CAMPGROUND

• Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve • Haliburton Sculpture Forest • SUP North Paddleboard Adventures • Hawke Lake Log Chute • Haliburton Highlands Museum • Rails End Gallery & Visitors Centre • Haliburton Rail Trail • MacDonald Lake • The Ethel Curry Gallery • Algonquin Park • Haliburton Forest Astronomy • Agnes Jamieson Gallery

HARCOURT BIGLEY’S SHOES AND CLOTHING

• South Algonquin Trails Inc.

HASTINGS

• Oak Road Antiques

HAVELOCK

• Crowe Valley Conservation Area • The Gut Conservation Area

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• The Antique Cellar • Indian River Reptile Zoo • Pigeon River Headwaters • Lang Pioneer Village • Austin Sawmill Heritage Park • Icelandic Monument • Kinmount Model Railway & Museum • Pumphouse Beach

KIRKFIELD

• Balsam Lake Provincial Park • Bexley Golf Centre • Kirkfield Liftlock

LAKE ST PETER • Lake St. Peter Provincial Park

LAKEFIELD

• Overstock Liquidation • Lock 26 – Trent Severn Waterway National • Historic Site • Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area

LINDSAY

• Academy Theatre • Days Inn Lindsay • Lindsay Gallery • Olde Gaol Museum • Ken Reid Conservation Area • Lindsay Square Mall • Lock 33 – Trent Severn Waterway • Lilac Gardens of Lindsay • Lindsay Drive In

LITTLE BRITAIN • Salem Alpacas • MILLBROOK • 4th Line Theatre

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• Minden Wild Water Preserve • Snowdon Park Preserve • Minden Hills Museum & Pioneer Village • Agnes Jamieson Gallery

NORLAND

• Norland Beach

OAKWOOD

• Country Sampler Antiques

OMEMEE

• Windy Ridge Conservation Area • Emily Provincial Park

OSHAWA

• Canadian Automobile Museum • Tree Top Eco

PETERBOROUGH

• Peterborough Museum & Archives • Canadian Canoe Museum • Riverview Park & Zoo • Peterborough Lift Lock World Historic Site • Petroglyphs Provincial Park • Art Gallery of Peterborough • Hutchison House Museum • Market Hall Performing Arts • Peterborough Square Mall • Showplace Performance Centre • The OFAH Hunting & Fishing Heritage Centre • Lansdowne Place Mall • Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail • Beavermead Campground • Peterborough MusicFest • Peterborough & District Farmers Market

PONTYPOOL

• Ganaraska Forest Centre

ROSEDALE

• Lock 35 – Trent Severn Waterway • Kawartha Trading Post

SELWYN

Visit Kawartha Settlers’ Village in Beautiful Bobcaygeon

The arrival of May always signifies a new tourism season for Kawartha Settlers’ Village and this year marks their 27th season. Open every day, The Village offers over 20 authentic buildings and homes and is a living museum of early agricultural implements, personal belongings, artifacts, books, and illustrations.

Guests are charmed by the beautiful gardens and kids love the resident farm animals.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Muir House display: "Canada150 - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" Exhibit.

In addition, Kawartha Settlers’ Village holds many fundraising events. June 11 is Settlers’ Day and highlights include: historical demonstrations/displays, antique cars and truck show, wagon rides, children’s activities and more. They will also be helping Kawartha Dairy celebrate their 80th anniversary with free ice cream. Every Wednesday night in July and August at 7pm is Movies in the Barn. August 19th is the Bobcaygeon Craft Beer & Food Festival which features great food and over 25 types of beer. October 21st is the family favourite Haunted Village and November 9-12 is the 20th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees.

Mark K.S.V on your summer to do list and step back in time to discover where the past, is the present.

Kawartha Setters’ Village is located at 85 Dunn St. in Bobcaygeon, ON and is open from May – September, 10am-4pm. For more information visit www.settlersvillage.org Advertisement

• Selwyn Beach Conservation Area

VICTORIA FALLS

• Carden Plain Important Bird Area

WARSAW

• Warsaw Caves

WILBERFORCE

• Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre

YOUNGS POINT

• Lockside Trading Company • Lock 27 – Trent Severn Waterway

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Those Were The Days

Never Too Late

I was sitting on my favourite chair in our sun room listening to the pitter patter of rain splashing against the window. The rhythmic sound had a soothing affect and when I closed my eyes my mind drifted back to all the people who influenced the paths I have taken throughout my life.

Mrs. Haberlin, my grade four teacher in Marlborough Public School who made me read my stories to the entire class. She would ask us to relate in writing our activities during summer vacation, certain holidays and just ordinary everyday adventures. If my stories were not complete she would call upon me the second time to find out the endings to my tales. At the time, I felt she was picking on me but now I appreciate she saw in me a potential future as a writer.

The past thirty years I have been fortunate to have written for seven major newspapers plus a published book that has been adopted into the War Amps of Canada Archival Library in Ottawa; adding my appreciation to Cliff Chadderton the late CEO of the War Amps who encouraged me to write the book.

Mr. Pew, my high school coach who gave me a basketball and hoop to take home not only to hone my sporting skills but teach me the importance of team work, how to learn from winning and losing, planning and patience, knowledge I utilized throughout my working life in the years to come.

Mr. Bill Rowe, General Manager of Windsor Raceway who chose me to assist an out of town business that was going under, an assignment that launched a successful twenty-five-year career in management.

Of course, my father who never foisted his demands on any of us but was always there with his fairness and wisdom whenever we asked.

Doctor Mike Motyer who opened his practice in the Bridgenorth Medical Centre the very month I was hit by a car. We had just moved to Ennismore and we did not have a doctor when someone mentioned this “new guy” and I became one of his very first patients many years ago. I have been through a lot since locating to this area and quite frankly I have no idea where I would have ended up if it were not for Dr. Mike and his receptionist Sara’s utmost caring and compassion.

Finally, but by no means least, the owner/pharmacist of the Ennismore Pharmacy Mel Pathak, one of Ennismore’s finest assets. I have considered both the aforementioned close and trusted friends but more so professional men and their capable staff who have guided me and my family physically and mentally throughout the past thirty years of my journey.

Try it. Get a cup of coffee, put your head back and reflect on all those who have influenced your life, those to whom you would like to reach out your hand just one more time to say, thanks.

Submitted by Russ Sanders, epigram@nexicom.net

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With warm summer days here, the first thing that many people think of is the array of fresh produce that accompanies the season of long days and backyard barbecues. In recent years shopping at a local Farmers Market has become a popular and common trend to stock up on local fresh produce. This boom in local Markets – though not a new idea - offers residents and visitors alike the opportunity to support local vendors and connect with Farmers and producers from the region.

vegetables, herbs, root crops and mushrooms; meat, fish, dairy, cheese and eggs; honey, maple syrup and baking; prepared foods, crafts and textiles; natural health products, for you and your pets, and of course buskers. There are offerings of organic produce, hormone and antibiotic- free meat and a range of other selectively grown and cared- for food. By far, most food is grown and prepared locally in the wider Peterborough region. Some comes from elsewhere in Ontario, like some soft fruits from Niagara. A few vendors offer produce from farther afield which, especially in the winter months, helps maintain a variety of fresh produce while still stressing freshness, quality and value as core principles. One longtime patron comments that “More than the food, what I love about the market is the people. I love that our market includes a broad swath of our larger community.”

Strolling down rows of sun kissed fruit, soaking in the smells of fresh baking, admiring the rainbow of beautiful vegetables; listening to the buzz of local commerce mixing with buskers and perhaps running into an old friend. This traditional shopping experience along with vibrant elements of shopping at a local Market, sights, smells and people are something you wouldn’t experience the Recognized as one of the finest markets in the Province, with same way when shopping in a large grocery store. a 100+ vendor list of both longstanding vendors and new, fresh faces and business’, the Peterborough Farmers Market attracts a Growing up in Peterborough it was the large clientele of regular customers which underpins its vitality in Saturday morning family tradition to wake up our growing community.

and head to the Farmers Market.

Steeped in tradition and providing a staple of hand-made and home-grown produce and wares since 1825, the Peterborough Farmers Market provides a diverse market of specialised vendors year-round. The Peterborough Market includes vendors of fruit,

Since 1994

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

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Place & Contact

June 6 2017 Menopause the Musical 7:30PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

Straw Bale Gardening – Minden Horticultural Society 7PM Minden Community Centre, 55 Parkside St., Minden www.mindenhorticulturalsociety.ca June 8-11 2017 168th Annual Millbrook Fair 13 Frederick St., Millbrook www.millbrookfair.ca June 9 2017 Haliburton Fair Annual Beef BBQ 5PM Haliburton Community Centre, 55 Parkside Street, Minden www.haliburtoncountyfair.ca

Live and Local Lunches – Rick Fines 1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca

Ole Fashioned Fish Fry 4 Sittings 5,5:30, 6, 6:30PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca June 9-10 2017 Kawartha Craft Beer Festival 2017 Fri. 4-11, Sat. 1-9 Millennium Park, 130 King St., Peterborough www.kawarthacraftbeerfestival.com June 9-11 2017 The Lindsay Dance Studio Presents “Showtime 2017”

June 9th: 7PM June 10th: 2PM June 10th: 7PM June 11th: 2PM Academy Theatre,

2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca June 10 2017 Blues in Bobcaygeon, Downchild Blues Band 6:30PM Bobcaygeon Arena www.bobcayegon.org

Busker & Street Festival Downtown Cobourg 10 - 6PM Downtown Cobourg www.downtowncobourg.ca

Haliburton County Fair 8:30AM Minden Fair Grounds, located at Bobcaygeon & Fleming Rd’s www.haliburtoncountyfair.ca

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival 8:30 - 4PM Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough www.facebook.com/ptbodragonboat June 10-11 2017 Unlock the Summer Downtown Bobcaygeon

Near the Trent Severn Lock 32 www.bobcayegon.org June 13 2017 Maudie 7PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca June 16 2017 Live and Local Lunches – Rick Fines 1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca

Cobourg Highland Games Ceilidh (Kitchen Party) 6 - 10PM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg www.cobourghighlandgames.ca June 16-18 2017 Ride for Sight Fenelon Falls Community Centre, 27 Vetrans Way, Fenelon Falls www.rideforsight.ca June 17 2017 Peterborough Yoga Festival 7AM - 7PM Del Crary Park, 100 George St. N., Peterborough www.peterboroughyogafestival.com

Biennial Garden Tour 10AM Info: 905-885-7929 or acoporthope@gmail.com

Dawg Days of Summer 10 - 4PM Fundraiser for Lions Club Dog Guide Foundation Peterborough. Peterborough Lions

Community Centre, 347 Burnham St. info: dawgdaysofsummer@gmail.com

54th Annual Cobourg Highland Games 8AM Victoria Park, 138 Division St., Cobourg www.cobourghighlandgames.ca

Busker & Art Festival 10 - 6PM 55 King Street, Cobourg www.cobourg.ca June 17-18 2017 Summer Solstice with Survivorman Les Stroud

Gamiing nature Centre, 1884 Pigeon Lake Rd., Lindsay www.gamiing.org June 17-18 2017 Annual Heritage Show – Kawartha Antique Power

Lindsay Central Exhibition/Fairgrounds, 354 Angeline St. S.Info: 905-986-4029 or 705-374-5023 June 18 2017 21st Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show 10 - 4PM Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca

Riverview Park and Zoo Father’s Day Car Show 8 - 3PM info: 705 748-9301 ext. 2337 or email rpzevents@peterboroughutilities.ca

Butterfly Release, SIRCH Community Services 12 - 2PM Minden Cultural Centre, 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden To order your butterfly &

information, contact SIRCH: 705-457-1742 or www.sirch.on.ca June 21 2017 Aboriginal Art Show 1 - 4PM Whetung Ojibwa Centre 875 Mississauga St., Curve Lake www.whetung.com June 23-25 2017 Money, Mind & Transformation; women’s money coaching retreat Thirteen Moons Wellness, Norwood. Registration required 10 days in advance. sharonedavison.com June 23 2017 Live and Local Lunches – Catfish Willie & Washboard Hank 12 - 1PM Special Canada 150 Show. Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca

Live and Local Lunches – Whitney Paget 1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca June 24 2017 2nd Annual Bloomin’ Art Show 10 - 5PM 15 King Street, Port Hope

Katie’s Run for Epilepsy 8AM Registration:8AM First Race:9:30AM Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, 5358

Haliburton County Road 21, Haliburton www.katiesrun.ca

Dancing Angels Academy Annual Recital 2017 11PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

Friends of Douro Dummer Speaker Series – Drugs & Drug Interactions 1 0:30-11:30AM To reserve space call: Douro-Dummer Public Library - 705-652-8599

National Canoe Day 2017 1 - 2PM Peterborough Lift Lock, 354 Hunter Street, Peterborough www.canoemuseum.ca June 25 2017 Opening Reception for “SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW” Art Show 1 - 4PM Kawartha Artists Gallery, 420 O’Connell Road, Peterborough www.kawarthaartists.org

Paddle the Trent 10 - 2PM Hastings to Healey Falls Lower Trent Conservation. www.ltc.on.ca

25th Annual Car Show at Golden Beach Resort 9 - 3PM Rain or Shine www.goldenbeachresort.com/annual-car-show-hosted-by-gbr June 28 2017 Family Paddling Day 2017 5:30 - 8PM Meet at the Lakefield Beach on Hague Blvd. Info: 705-292-9507 ext. 243 June 29 2017 Peterborough Concert Band

Patio at Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.peterboroughconcertband.ca June 29 - July 2 2017 Lakefield Jamboree 2017 10 - 10PM Lakefield Fairgrounds, William Street, Lakefield June 30 2017 Strawberry Dinner & Local Craft Beer Event 4:30PM Cobourg Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. East www.cobourglionscommunitycentre.com

Kinsmen Club Movie in the Park 8 - 10:30PM Port Hope Memorial Park, 56 Queen St., Port Hope Info:905-885-2004 July 1 2017 Kim Mitchell - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 1 – 9 2017 Fishing Licence Free Week - Province-wide

Canadian residents can fish without a mandatory fishing version outdoors card. Ontario fishing

regulations, fees & limits continue to apply during license-free days. www.ontariofamilyfishing.com July 1 – Oct. 1 2017 “Made in Canada, Really!” Exhibit

Peterborough Museum & Archives 300 Hunter St. E. www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca July 5 2017 Mineral Capital Concerts: Reg Corey 7PM Millennium Park, 166 Hasting St. N, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com

Jesse Cook - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca July 7 2017 Little Lake Cemetery Walking Tour – Tragic Tales 7 - 8:30PM www.trentvalleyarchives.com

Live and Local Lunches – Dixie Cats 12 - 1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca July 7 - 8 2017 HaveROCK Revival

Havelock Jamboree Grounds, 10 County Rd. 48, Havelock www.haverockrevival.com July 7 - 9 2017 Kawartha Rotary Ribfest 2017

Friday& Saturday: 11AM-10:30PM, Sunday: 12PM-5PM Millennium Park,

1 King Street, Peterborough www.kawartharotaryribfest.com July 8 2017 Bobcaygeon Garden Tour, Tea and Market 10 - 4PM Cost: $15/Children Free www.bobcaygeonhorticulture.com

ZED – A Tribute to the Music of Led Zeppelin 8PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca

Tom Cochrane & Red Rider - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca

Lakefield Jazz Art & Craft Festival 10 - 10PM Isabel Morris Park, 20 Concession St, Lakefield www.lakefieldjazzfest.ca

Strawberry Supper

Wesley United Church Seating at 5PM or 6:30PM For tickets call 705-657-1758 July 9 2017 Classics on Kent 12th Annual Classic Car Show www.classicsonkent.com

21st Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show 10 - 4PM Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd., Keene www.langpioneervillage.ca July 11 2017 I, Daniel Blake 7PM Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca July 12 2017 Ruth B. - Peterborough Musicfest 8PM Del Crary Park, Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca

Mineral Capital Concerts: Noah Zacharin 7PM Millennium Park, 166 Hasting St. N, Bancroft www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com July 13 2017 Movies in the Park: The Croods 8:30PM Cenotaph Park, Lakefield, 2 Queen St., Lakefield www.celticconnection.ca July 14 2017 Little Lake Cemetery Walking Tour – Tragic Tales 7 - 8:30PM www.trentvalleyarchives.com

Live and Local Lunches – Hot Club 3 12 - 1PM Peterborough Square, 360 George St. N. www.downtownpeterborough.ca July 14 – 16 2017 Havelock Recreation and Performance Motor Show

Havelock Jamboree Grounds, 10 County Rd 48, Havelock www.rpmhavelock.com July 15 2017 Peterborough Symphony Orchestra - Stage & Screen, Star Wars, Spies & More!

8PM Del Crary Park, Peterborough www.ptbomusicfest.ca

Local Fish for Local Lakes fundraiser for North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery 5PM Bancroft Curling Club, 63 Newkirk Blvd. Tickets available at Vance Motors 705-332-1410

Activity Haven Garden Tour 10 - 4PM Multiple Gardens to Tour + Marketplace www.activityhaven.com or call 705 876 1670

Peterborough Pulse 9 - 4PM Free Recreation Program Downtown Peterborough Along George St. www.ptbopulse.com

Apsley & District Lions Club Giant Flea Market 8:30 - 2PM North Kawartha Community Centre, 340 McFadden Rd, Apsley www.apsleylionsclub.ca

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