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STEVE CHARD - THE GREAT LOOP
FALL DECORATING
WOMEN'S EXPO PETERBOROUGH
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AS SUMMER ENDS
in Cottage Country We are on the deck. It is a hot and humid last weekend of Summer, but the heat is less intense than usual. The air is still but the bugs are gone. The hummingbird feeder sits lonely above the deck as chickadees and finches binge on sunflower seeds. An occasional yellow leaf falls, startling us one at a time. The boat purrs quietly at the dock waiting for its next journey onto the quiet lake. The old dog ignores the squirrels and sits quietly at the center of the deck, waiting for the people to go out on the lake again. Meanwhile in Calgary the snow has already fallen. In the Carolinas a hurricane drenches the land below. In Toronto the politicians argue about the constitution and rights and losing their own jobs. In Washington, a Judge is challenged for drunken criminal behavior while he was a spoiled teen. People are being born and dying everywhere. Life continues without us being there. We are frozen in time in the place we love: Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes. The news on the TV inside the house does not bother us. We are at peace. Then the weekenders pack up and return to their reality, some until next year. The lucky ones stay Sunday night, some taking off for a final week of Summer vacation. The seasoned cottage veterans remain, knowing that the most beautiful time of year is still to come. The leaves of green and yellow will soon turn a magnificent red. Then they will be gone, replaced by Winter’s white blanket. The changing of seasons brings a joy to many of us while to others it is ominous until Summer returns to Cottage Country. If you enjoy your work, life is more bearable. Otherwise the drive from the city is like a battle in a war. A truce is declared on arrival at the cottage. For those of us fortunate enough to live in Cottage Country year-round, we avoid the high traffic days and enjoy the drive. We notice the turkeys, sheep and horses on the way. We mourn for the dead porcupine on the road and brake for the bunny quickly crossing it. Every week in Cottage Country is a blessing. Thank you, dear readers, from the people of Cottage Country Magazine. Submitted by Murray H. Miskin
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CONTENTS FALL
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YOUR GUIDE HOME & COTTAGE PAGES 2 - 31
CONTRACTORS CORNER PAGE 29 RECIPES PAGE 32
06 COVER STORY
PETS & VETS PAGES 32 - 33
GREAT ESCAPES
KIDS CORNER PAGE 33 BUSINESS PAGES 34 - 36 MARKETPLACE PAGES 38 - 39 EVENTS PAGES 40 - 41
2016 Business Awards of Excellence
Entrepreneur Innovation Recipient
MARKETING & PROMOTION
with Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan 11 Fall Decorating - Griffin's Greenhouses 13 The Great Loop - Steve Chard 15 Your One Stop Shop All Year Round - Lockside Trading 17 The One Hundredth Year 23 Lifestyle Launches - Bath Wraps for Homeowners 25 Fun on the Water with Jay Poole 27 What's In A (Place) Name? - Peterborough Museum and Archive 29 Closing the Cottage with Dave 31 Memories - Inukshuk Farms 35 Promoting Women in Business
13 STEVE CHARD THE GREAT LOOP
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GREAT ESCAPES As hosts of Cottage Life Television's brand new docu-series “Great Canadian Cottages”, Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan throw open the doors to a veritable wonderland of vacation magic.
A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THIS PERFECT MAN MADE GLASS BOX SITTING AT ONE WITH NATURE.
Navigating this country’s rich landscape, we’ve seen cottages in all shapes and sizes. From gravity defying architectural gems, to petite rustic abodes fashioned from straw (yup, straw) we’ve swooned at every turn.
As a kid, Fiona spent time in a family cottage near the Opinicon resort in Elgin. Back then, her family would take her to the resort’s on site ice cream kiosk, and she’d wander with a stoutly filled wafer cone, savouring the creamy goo.
Aye, across a demanding – but nonetheless fun - shooting schedule (cue twenty four utterly unique respites) we encountered charm in each artfully composed retreat. But as much as they’re all different – they share one thing in common: each represents a dream realised.
She loved her visits, and, in adulthood, spoke of the place to anyone who seemed interested in the countryside and gorgeous lakes that compose the area’s typography.
The biggest dream realised, perhaps, is that of Fiona McKean. And to think it all started with an ice cream cone, some thirty years past.
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But then one day, out of the blue, the phone rang. A friend whispered that the Opinicon was to be auctioned. “Wasn’t that the place you visited as a kid?”
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All at once, the ice cream cone memories came flooding back. Oh, those halcyon, fun filled days. Could she? Why the hell not! A ‘Hail Mary” bid was proposed, and Fiona held her breath. Bingo! The offer was accepted. The year was 2015, and, closed and semi derelict for years, massive work lay ahead at The Opinicon. Word out, the local community, who’d always held the resort in fond regard, came out in droves to help Fiona. Trees were felled. Lawns raked, windows fixed and roofs repaired. Floors were installed and walls painted. Gradually Rideaus’s Grand Dame was coming back to life. The Opinicon, once again, had a heart beat. Continued on Page 8
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THE GREAT WHITE NORTH – ACRES OF CORIAN CREATE A ROOM WITH OPERATING THEATRE PRECISION
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Each of the sixteen cottages has now been fully restored to accommodate intimate groups of two or up to fourteen people. Finishes hark back to the glory days of Canadiana. Rustic woods mix with 1950’s Mid Mod magic. Beds are dressed with artisanal throws and cushions. Fiona scoured antique stores and searched online for vintage art work to evoke the spirit of family holidays. “Saving the resort wasn’t just for me and my family,” Fiona rhapsodises, “it was for the community. And the support I’ve had has been amazing. I never stop counting my blessings.” A WONDER WEDGE – THE PRECISION OF THIS MODERN STRUCTURE SERVES AS A FOIL TO THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Blackbirch This dramatic cottage, perched on granite outcropping in beautiful Haliburton, is a commanding affair with black steel cladding and expansive use of glass. Envisioned by owners Chris and Susan Meiorin, and designed in association with Brad Netkin of Toronto’s ‘STAMP Architecture’, the 2,400 square feet reserve is the perfect escape from city life. On the main floor, there’s a spacious kitchen, a living zone, a dining area and an ancillary screened outdoor eating space. To one side, a towering wall of grey barn board delineates the shared living area from the sleeping quarters (and washrooms) arranged across the ground and top floor.
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN – A MODERN GLASS FRONTED STAIRCASE SITS INVISIBLY AGAINST A HERITAGE BARN WOOD WALL
Statement glazing features prominently (Chris owns revered fenestration manufacturer Euro Vinyl Windows) with tilt action framework within every elevation to welcome in – or baffle - lake breezes and keep the climate temperate.
THIS MODERN CABIN FEATURES A ‘FOREST’ OF TIMBER GENIUS, ALL OF WHICH WORK TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY
AS MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EURO VINYL WINDOWS, IT’S LITTLE WONDER CHRIS MEIORIN’S FENESTRATION SO PERFECTLY FRAMES THE STUNNING VISTAS TOWARDS DRAG LAKE, HALIBURTON’S MOST REVERED BODY OF WATER
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Next up is "The Coo Shed”, a barnlike structure, whose name nods in whimsical deference to the architectural history of its creator’s homeland. Centuries past, in Scotland’s hinterland, farm animals and humans commonly lived under one roof with sheep and cattle at one side, and family to the other. And it was from this ‘longhouse’ vernacular that Scottish born builder Scott Young drew inspiration for the remarkable home he shares with wife Lynn. Internally, “The Coo Shed” affords a distinctly colourful world, but its exterior aesthetic is where the magic happens. It’s so dramatic, in fact, it has became the stuff of folklore: an average day sees curious onlookers snapping selfies and asking questions, none of which, its designer proclaims, are a problem. “In such contrast to neighbouring homes,” explains Scott, “this place was always destined to be of interest, so we’re happy to inform.” And you can expect SO much more as our exciting new series protracts. There’s a house built from straw. A home built within the walls of an abandoned cooperage. And, one of our favourites, a wildly ambitious home built literally around an original 10’ x 12’ log cabin. Seriously: we can’t even. If you’re looking for escapism, superlative design and stunning landscape, don’t be shy: pull up a chair, pour a glass of wine and join us, this fall, on Cottage Life TV. It’s a journey of discovery, to say the very least… Great Canadian Cottages airs from October 18th on Cottage Life Television. For details, visit https://tv.cottagelife.com
NORTHERN EXPOSURE – THIS CORNER ELEVATION OFFERS AN UNBROKEN VIEW OVER LOCAL FARMLAND
A COTTAGE LIKE NO OTHER – LARRY WILLIAMS’ SYMPHONY OF GLASS, STEEL AND CORIAN TAKES COTTAGING INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
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Fall decorating can be a lot of fun. What other time of year can you confidently accent with turkeys, pumpkins, witches and crows? Normally we remove cobwebs from our homes, not add them! Traditionally outdoor decor for October consists of straw bales, corn stalks and mums. Consider adding in ornamental cabbage or kale for a subtle splash of colour. These beautiful potted plants add fantastic texture, provide great shadows on a wall, if illuminated with strings of lights or a spotlight, and can be part of the landscape well into November. They usually freeze in place and look amazing even with pine and cedar boughs – like a rosette in the middle of the arrangement! You don’t have to add only small touches – you can go BIG! If you have access to an abundance of gourds (if not, why not grow them next year?), secure an empty obelisk into a fresh pot of soil and fill the obelisk, on the inside, with gourds. Mix up the colours and directions they are sitting, so they are all askew and whimsical. Or, add a number of pumpkins (brilliant orange or the subtle and classy white “ghost” pumpkins) in various sizes on the steps to your
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porch or front entrance. Try one or two, in various sizes, on each step and tuck in a few potted mums for floral accent. Unless your home is huge, your indoor decor projects should be small. Bringing real leaves into your home can be messy, but very effective on the day of a party. To the arrangement on a table or in a vase, wind some grapevine and even some bittersweet collected from a walk in the woods. A basket with pinecones and gourds mixed together works in a country inspired home or go modern with a sleek glass hurricane vase one-third filled with un-popped popcorn kernels, or nuts or candy-corn and a candle resting on top. By Vikki Whitney, Owner of Griffin's Greenhouses www.griffinsgreenhouses.com 705-652-8638 or 1-877-647-4334
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The Great Loop with Steve Chard
Pete and Cindy Fuderer are accustomed to meeting interesting people at Buckhorn Yacht Harbour, but most of them arrive in engine-propelled vessels. Steve Chard does things differently – and the Fuderers discovered that when Steve arrived there by kayak at the beginning of September. You see, Steve is on a mission to complete what is known as “The Great Loop”. Starting out this past June in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he is kayaking through 4 Canadian provinces and 22 US states, navigating some of the biggest lakes and waterways of North America, and finishing up back in Halifax in September 2019 – a journey of nearly 10,000 km! Chard, recently retired as an Emergency Care Assistant with the Dorchester Ambulance Station (that’s Dorchester, England), is using this incredible journey to raise money and awareness for Kidney Research UK, as well as eight more charities – three British, three American and two Canadian. Fundraising is his passion, something he has been doing since leaving school and joining the Royal Navy. He said: “I’ve always been a bit of a serial fundraiser. It was mainly running, but I can’t do that anymore due to a weakened hamstring. I had to try something different and took up kayaking. So far, I haven’t looked back. “I set myself a challenge and each challenge comes with a great opportunity to fundraise and to raise awareness of issues that are important to me.” Chard learned firsthand the obstacles and hardships encountered by patients and families dealing with kidney disease - after retiring from the Royal Navy, in 2005 Steve started work as a healthcare assistant for Dorset County Hospital in the renal ward and on the haemodialysis unit. “The amount of time you spend with a patient, their family and friends, in such difficult circumstances, makes you become very close to them. You see people when they are their most vulnerable,” he explains. The need to help, the desire to make a difference; this is what
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compelled Steve Chard to celebrate retirement by embarking on this amazing voyage along the waterways of North America. And that is how, on a lovely September day, he found himself in Buckhorn, Ontario, embraced by the hospitality of Pete and Cindy Fuderer on Day 86 of his fifteen-month adventure. You can follow Steve’s journey on Facebook @PaddleWithSteve For more information, and for a link to his “JustGiving” fundraising campaign, check out https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/news/stevechard-one-man-his-kayak-and-6000-miles-of-water
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Stretch Three Seasons to Four with British Empire Fuels This time of year many people begin the slow process of packing up the cottage to ready it for winter. The days and nights are getting cooler as fall shifts to winter. Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could enjoy the cottage longer, and make it more comfortable throughout the year? British Empire Fuels doesn’t just do furnaces and fuel. They also offer many heat options that are great for cottages. Possibilities like propane fireplaces, wall heaters or a heat pump – which also offers summertime cooling. Wall Heaters are a clean and cost efficient choice that can be placed in any room, and need no electricity, so you stay warm even if the power goes out. Rest easy at the cottage through every season; and add value. A heat pump offers efficient, flexible heating and cooling, delivering exceptional heating performance even when the outdoor temperatures plummet, and no more hot sticky summer nights! Perhaps the idea of a cozy fireplace is more your style; propane fireplaces create a toasty, rustic atmosphere. No power? No problem. In much of cottage country power outages are a reality of the location. Weather any storm in comfort - propane fireplaces require no electricity to light or operate, making them a great choice. British Empire Fuels also offers installation of remote fuel monitors receive fuel level updates while you are away; and never arrive to an empty tank and cold cottage. British Empire Fuels www.britishempirefuels.com, 705-738-2121 OR 1-888-472-6006
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Your One Stop ShopAll Year Round Lockside Trading Company is about more than just shopping. One of the most popular year-round destinations in Cottage Country since 1987, it is a way of life - the place where friends and family meet. Lockside has two locations! The original location in Young’s Point is in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes at Lock #27, where the Trent-Severn Waterway meets Highway 28. With over 100,000 people stopping in yearly, it’s designated as an Ontario Major Attraction, offering 7,000 square feet of one-of-a-kind shopping. The second location is in another great location; The Haliburton Highlands. Located in downtown Haliburton, it is just as exceptional as the original location, which is a multi-national award-winning retailer. Both locations offer a mix of home décor to help you create a warm and inviting atmosphere in which to sit back and relax. The stores’ selections are in constant change throughout the seasons, offering a multitude of choice from quality custom furniture, lighting, home décor, great
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giftware, casual clothing, plus everything in between. Lockside is your one stop shop all year round; helping you with personalized shopping, decorating ideas, and giftwrapping for the upcoming season. 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, Lockside caters to customers on any budget, in any location, with any look and style. Lockside offers complimentary interior design advice when purchasing furniture, encompassing all your design needs under one-roof. This service includes in-store and on-site consultations, room layouts, colour, fabric selections and much more. It is a service that works with the customer, giving them direction and confidence to create a living space that they dream of. Offering Hunter Douglas window treatments, floor coverings, and many lines of furniture specializing in Canadian-made. Quality by Canadians, For Canadians, Keep it local!
Find Lockside on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest Lockside Trading Company, https://www.lockside.com 2805 River Ave., Young’s Point, shop@lockside.com, 1-888-714-0484 183 Highland Street, Haliburton, haliburton@lockside.com 1-705-457-5280
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The One Hundredth Year It is July 14, 2013, I’m an ocean away from home, surrounded by people I’ve only met a few days ago – and I am in tears. The cemetery in which we are standing is lovely, so calm and peaceful, spiritually tranquil. A soft breeze causes the small paper Canadian flag to flutter in my hand. Kneeling, I write on it: “Forever with the living. Ever remembered by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 238 Fenelon Falls, Ontario” before pushing its stick into the ground in front of the stone, upon which the inscription reads: 725524 Private J.W. Shankland 20th Bn Canadian Inf 9th November 1917 Age 19 Moving on, I stop at another stone, and repeat the ritual after matching the name to that which is on a carefully folded piece of paper I have carried across the miles: 724272 Private R.H. Mark 38th Bn Canadian Inf 3rd November 1917 Age 33 This is Belgium – Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery to be precise. To be more poetically explicit, it is Flanders Fields. There are no poppies blowing, and the ragged lines of crosses have long ago been replaced by neat rows of gleaming white headstones adorned with regimental insignia and inscriptions which often read simply “Unknown Soldier”. Privates John Shankland and Robert Mark are commemorated on the Cenotaph in
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my home town of Fenelon Falls. The bronze plaque bears the names of thirty-six local boys who gave their lives in the name of king and country in the years between 1914 and 1918. And I am on a quest to pay my respects to as many of them as I can, while on a two-week Pilgrimage to northern France and Belgium. It has been an honour to stand in remembrance of five more at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium; in France, at the grave of Pte. Charles Norman Metcalfe at Sun Quarry Cemetery near Cherisy, and at the Vimy Memorial, which bears the names of eleven of our fallen. In some cases, I am the only person to have had the opportunity to visit them, to tell them that they are remembered. It is a humbling experience.
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A very few names amongst hundreds of thousands whose sacrifices are worthy of a few moments of acknowledgement as we pin on our poppies in this, the one hundredth year since the armistice of “the war to end all wars”. Lest We Forget Belinda Wilson participated in the Legion’s biennial Pilgrimage of Remembrance, and has delivered dozens of presentations across Ontario since 2013.
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Those Were The Days “Stranger Than Fiction” After dinner when we settle back with our guests enjoying a hot coffee or glass of wine and allowing our roast beef and mashed potatoes to find a comfortable spot in our bellies, one of the highlights of the evening is the relaxed banter; conversations which vary from one topic to another. Last evening we seemed to dwell on strange or unexplained things that happened throughout our lifetimes. Some of the stories told were eerie, some totally without explanation and others comedic. I shared a couple of experiences that came to my mind. Although living in Ennismore, I still write columns for the Windsor Star. In one column I remembered the events of my very first date, a tongue-in-cheek narrative how everything went wrong that could go wrong, such as her leaving on the bus while I remained stranded at the curb. The girl’s name was Doris Fields, a pretty twelve-year-old pre-teen, the same age as me. The day after the column hit the presses, the Editor called me long distance and said a man had contacted him asking for my telephone number. As is custom, the Editor took down his number for me to return the call. Apparently the man was in a cab heading for a funeral home to make arrangements for his mother who had died the day before. He happen to glance down at a newspaper and saw the name Doris Fields in my column; he was curious because his mother’s maiden name was Doris Fields. I had not seen Doris in over sixty years yet the column about our first date was published in the Windsor Star the very day she passed away. I had several warm conversations with the man and his siblings but to this day I am still in confused awe about the timing. Our oldest son was getting married and I drove our youngest son to Hamilton for the wedding rehearsal just a few days prior to the ceremony. I waved good-bye and, making sure the light was green, I began to cross the street to my car. That is all I remember. I was hit, by a drunk driver no less. Witnesses told police how I went over the front of the car and down the back like a rag doll, but according to doctors that was a good thing because since I did not have a chance to brace myself, my limp body took the blows without breaking any bones. According to my wife, at the very time I was struck by the car in Hamilton, Duke our faithful dog here in Ennismore laid by the front door and refused to move, eat or drink until I came home. Thankfully it was only a few days later I limped through the door on crutches receiving Duke’s welcoming pants and licks. Three hundred kilometers away, how did he know? What senses do dogs possess far beyond our human comprehension? Stranger than fiction indeed. Russ Sanders epigram@nexicom.net
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The Best of British has Arrived in Bobcaygeon!
The crisp autumn air has finally arrived in Cottage Country bringing with it some of the best and most beautiful fall foliage that can be viewed in the region. If you happen to be in the area enjoying the spectacular scenery, stop in at the newly-expanded London Trading in Bobcaygeon and explore the largest authentic British shopping experience available in the Kawarthas. With its new 600 square foot addition, London Trading has evolved into one of the most well-stocked suppliers of exclusive British Countrywear in the area with an extensive new menswear section now available. In addition to a large collection of men's Harris Tweed, corduroy, and wool caps, you'll find waterproof clothing and footwear, country jackets and waxed jackets as well as newly-arrived Irish Aran Sweaters and a large selection of Lemigo Ultra Light boots. Cozy up beside the hearth on a cool fall evening with a gorgeous sweater or cape made of 100% wool. Browse through our newly-expanded line of ladies hand-made UK and European made wool coats as well as Pirate Coats which are entirely exclusive to London Trading. Only the best quality imported goods from the United Kingdom and Europe make it onto our shelves. London Trading has an extensive collection of authentic Woolly Pullys including the S.A.S. issued, official Military Crew Neck Sweater. London Trading is also the main dealer for the Australian and South African-made Barmah and Rogue hats, and the store also boasts a wide variety of both ladies and men's headwear including Harris Tweed caps,
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ladies Tweed caps, and a large selection of waterproof hats and caps. In addition, created on the premises by Sharon, are various styles of exquisite handmade hats for the ladies including elegant, fancy hats for weddings. For those who like to get a head start on Christmas shopping, you'll find an extended line of Cadbury's chocolates on display including
specially packaged Christmas products. Manufactured in England, this chocolate has a unique taste and is unlike any other chocolate in the world. Other gift ideas might include Tweed cushions and we also have a fantastic range of British soaps and hand cream. London Trading, 3 King St. E., Bobcaygeon www.londontradingpost.ca
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When Two Become One Kawartha Disposal
When closing the cottage for winter something not usually on the top of your to-do-list is the maintenance of your septic system – out of sight, out of mind – until there is trouble. Perhaps the upgrades on the cottage you did this year left a pile of old unused and unsightly materials on your property; cleaning them up before the snow flies will be important too. Call Kawartha Disposal, (formerly North Kawartha Disposal) a family run company based in Youngs Point. Kawartha Disposal, born of the amalgamation of North Kawartha Disposal, owned and operated by Reinhard Friedrich and Albert Steel & Disposal, owned and operated by third generation family member Norm Albert. The two companies were a great match to expand together, with the same loyal, wholesome service and strong business morals. Together they create a concrete base on which to grow. Norm who has worked hard with Albert Steel & Disposal for 40 years, prides the business on being family run. These same ideals are carried over into Kawartha Disposal, and Norm will be staying on to ensure a seamless transition for his loyal customers. Beginning as a scrap metal yard, Norm introduced dry waste bins and has watched his business grow.
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Offering services such as effective dry waste removal, and scrap metal collection with mobile garbage bin rentals; Kawartha Disposal has over 250 bins in 15, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes. Kawartha Disposal delivers, and then removes the bin when it’s full, no more multiple trips to the dump! Quickly get rid of waste that attracts bugs and disease-carrying rodents, and which can contaminate surface and groundwater. With over 40 years combined expertise Kawartha Disposal is your number one choice in waste removal. Servicing a 45 minute radius around Peterborough they offer peace of mind to clients in commercial, industrial and residential instances with year round removal of liquid and dry waste – and also with licenced septic services. They will even educate you on the particular needs of your septic system so you can make knowledgeable maintenance
decisions. Kawartha Disposal works hard to keep Ontario green. They remove sewage waste from your septic system and relocating it to the Peterborough Waste Water Treatment Plant, disposing of it in an environmentally responsible way. Even though we don’t want to admit it, the warm weather will be gone before we know it. Cross something off your list – get your tank pumped and inspected, and get rid of the junk. Kawartha Disposal prides itself on offering the best services with no hidden fees or environmental charges, and with 7 trucks and 5 drivers they offer fast, effective service. Kawartha Disposal https://www.kawarthadisposal.com 705 768 4783
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BathWraps for Homeowners Replacing Tubs and Showers in One Day Since starting their company 29 years ago, Bill and Keith Carroll have visited thousands of homes. Today, the two brothers continue to address the requests of customers to help with other home improvement needs. “Based on what our customers are telling us, we are proud to launch BathWraps®,” says Keith. “We can now transform an old bathtub and/or shower into a new maintenance-free, lifetime bath/shower area. And, we can typically install a full replacement acrylic shower or bath system in one day.” Lifestyle Home Products has been training staff in this new product over the past year. Bath and shower orders are coming in from baby boomers who want to improve their existing home equity rather than move. Many homeowners who also select BathWraps are looking for solutions for safety and accessibility. As well as combined bath and shower systems, Lifestyle is able to install walk-in showers with a low 4” ledge or walk-in Jacuzzi® bathtubs.
Lifestyle offers low-threshold BathWraps walk-in showers with glass doors or alternate shower curtains.
What’s the advantage? Remodelling sources say a bathroom renovation can cost as much as $30,000 and take up to four weeks. With BathWraps, Lifestyle can clean up the bathtub and shower area at a fraction of the cost with a one-two-installation. “We don’t cover up the old tub. We remove it and install a new system. This provides added peace of mind for customers,” says Keith. What is the process? 1. Contact Lifestyle Home Products at 1-800-465-0593 or LifestyleHomeProducts.ca to set up an appointment.
A walk-in Jacuzzi® bathtub can be installed to address fears of falling or help with chronic pain.
2. A factory-trained Lifestyle consultant will visit your home to asses your bathroom needs, do a proper drain test, and give you a written price before leaving your home. 3. Your consultant will work with you to select the best Lifestyle BathWraps system for your bathroom space, budget and needs. 4. Lifestyle will take care of installation from start to finish. Lifestyle makes Canadian sunrooms, windows and doors at 944 Crawford Drive in Peterborough. Lifestyle also supplies quality metal roofing shingles and outdoor awnings.
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Any new BathWraps system can include optional features like built-in seating, anti-slip flooring, grab bars and more.
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Over 80 Years in the Well Drilling Business Rural living brings with it the opportunity to have your own personal supply of fresh water, and nothing beats the taste of clean, natural groundwater. Generally, groundwater is uncontaminated since the overlying soil acts as a filter. However, for various reasons, well water can become contaminated, so it is important to be aware of all the necessary steps you should take to ensure your family and others are not at risk. Well water should be tested for bacteria at least three times a year. Here in Ontario you can take your water to the Public Health laboratory for free testing. They will routinely test for coliform bacteria and E.coli. If you suspect chemical contamination you can contact the health unit for more information on that type of testing. If you are building a new home, hiring a highly-recommended well expert to build your well ensures you meet all the legal requirements of the Wells Regulation of Ontario. Hire a contractor who has a Well Technician License and a Well Contractor License or works for a licensed well contractor. There are many dangers associated with working on a well. For example, someone could fall into the well, and you could encounter explosive gases and even electrocution so it is important to have trained personnel doing the work for you. There are also very specific rules which must be followed when constructing a new well on your property. G. Hart & Sons is licensed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, and all of their key staff are licensed well technicians. 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 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. 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, which services the Kawarthas, Durham, York, Peterborough, Haliburton and surrounding areas. G. Hart & Sons Well Drilling 142 Kawartha Lakes County Road 8, Kawartha Lakes www.ghart.ca
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The New Watersports: Variety is the Spice of Life Summer has drawn to a close but there are still lots of weekends left to get out on the lake. Now is the time to get your maximum smiles per gallon out of the season. As a coach for multiple disciplines I am often asked what my favourite thing to do behind the boat. This is the hardest question for me to answer; my favourite thing is having the maximum amount of fun based on the materials at hand. On any given weekend I can be seen grabbing a slalom ski, wakeboard, wake surf, and wake skate. However, variety is the spice of life, and I encourage everyone to try something new every year. This season we have been experimenting with Surfing Ocean surf boards. But no sense in stopping there try a toboggan, round piece of plywood, paddles - there is no limit to what you
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can slide on the water. When sliding on alternate water devices, use common sense and always wear appropriate safety equipment, especially a certified vest. Never attach yourself to something that doesn’t float, and never attach yourself to something that is also attached to the boat. Getting up on some of these types of objects is half of the fun. Sometimes sliding on your stomach or knees and then slowly standing is the way; sometimes exactly the same method as getting up on skis, knees bent, arms straight, and head up. With the classic waterskiing on a paddle the trick is to get up on a ski with the paddle in hand, then set it in the water under a foot and kick away your ski and see how long you can ride. The most important part of sliding on stuff that’s not meant for
behind the boat: smile big and get some photos, it will be sure to garner tons of likes on your Instagram feed. By Jay Poole, Buckeye Marine, www.buckeyemarine.com
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What's In A (Place) Name? Have you ever wondered about the source of a lake, township, or community name? Origins of place names can be obvious, less obvious, obscure, or unknown. Their sources may be descriptive, based on natural or man-made features, or may derive from the names of landowners and prominent citizens, other towns or cities, indigenous words or phrases, myth and literature, or in honour of nonresidents (such as monarchs, aristocrats, government/political figures, military leaders, etc.). The Peterborough region has all of these, so let’s investigate a few. Several names have First Nations roots. Otonabee comes from the Ojibwa word “odonimaseebi” which means “mouth water”, describing the delta where the river flows into Rice Lake. Chemong (“tchiman” meaning “canoe”, for the lake’s shape), Catchacoma (“Kitchigoma” meaning “big lake”), and Kashagawigomog (“long, narrow, winding waters”) also are based on Ojibwa names. Katchawanooka is a Mississauga name meaning “place at the top of the rapids”, while Omemee was the name of the Mississauga sub-tribe whose traditional hunting grounds included that community. The Hiawatha First Nation reserve was named during the 1860 visit of
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Britain’s Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), and was taken from the 1855 Longfellow poem The Song of Hiawatha. The communities of Fowlers Corners, Young’s Point, Mathers Corners, Flynn’s Corners, and Nelson’s Falls (later called Lakefield) were named for the families who first established them. Coe Hill was named for William Coe who developed an iron mine there. Northumberland and Durham counties were named for their English counterparts, while Hastings County honours the distinguished soldier Francis RawdonHastings, Marquess of Hastings (17541826). Haliburton County was named for the author Thomas Chandler Haliburton who also headed the Canadian Land and Emigration Company that owned one million acres of settlement land in central Canada West. Peterborough County is not without quirky place names. Buckhorn and its nearby lake, river, and falls were all
named to celebrate founder John Hall’s extensive collection of antlers (i.e. “buck horns”). Asphodel Township was called that for the many lily-like flowers that grew there – and apparently in reference to the Asphodel Fields of Greek mythology. Submitted By: Don Willcock Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough, 705-743-5180 www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca
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Closing the Cottage with Dave
I hope that everyone has taken the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful summer that we have had. From what I’ve heard, the fall is also going to be nice, and long. Fall is so beautiful here in cottage country but it is also a reminder that I need to get the cottage ready for the offseason. Sad, but true.
• Flip the breaker for the water heater then close the top valve. Connect a hose to the bottom drain, open it slowly and be careful, the water is still hot.
I’m sure that most of you have done this a time or two, but some haven’t. Besides, it’s always good to review and ensure that all the bases are covered.
• Pour an ample amount of plumber’s antifreeze down each toilet and the drains of sinks, showers and washtubs.
• First, start outside. Put all chairs, tables, toys and umbrellas inside if possible. Don’t forget the BBQ, and put the tank in a shed.
• Turn off the breakers for everything that won’t be used until spring, and unplug what you can in case of a power surge.
• Run all of your gas powered machines until they run out of gas, then store in a shed.
Leave power on for sump pumps, alarms and motion sensitive exterior lights.
• You can cover your windows outside or in for security, and to protect your fabrics.
The mechanical aspects of the building are likely the most important and make it easier for you to re-open come springtime.
• Close the flue on the woodstove or fireplace and change batteries in smoke alarms.
Now pack up the cupboard goods and fridge contents and leave the fridge door ajar.
• Strip beds and pack any clothes and toiletries to take home.
Once your vehicle is loaded up, do a final walk around inside and out, and maybe even take a few pictures.
• Flush a double dose of septic treatment to keep it active for the winter. Chopped up liver works very well for this as well. • Start shutting down the plumbing. If you are on a well then simply flip the breaker. If you use a jet pump, then unplug it and disconnect the inlet end. Open the outside and inside taps and flush the toilets. Don’t forget to disconnect the dishwasher and washing machine if you have them.
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If you have a company to watch over your retreat, now is the time to call and let them know that you are gone for the season. Take one last deep breathe of cottage air; now you’re ready to head out. Dave Linkert, Site Supervisor, Port 32 Marshall Homes
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Cats & Catnip
A Match Made in Heaven As most cat owners know: cats are crazy for catnip. Give kitties some catnip and most of them will be rolling about in a state of ecstasy within seconds. Why do they do that? Here are a few interesting facts about catnip and its effects on your feline friend. • Catnip’s effect on cats was first written about over 200 years ago but it wasn’t until the first half of the 20th century that scientists began to study what was going on and why. During this time, researchers isolated the main components in catnip that have such an amusing effect on cats.
Lakefield Animal Welfare Society
2887 Lakefield Highway (formerly Hwy28) 705-652-0588 • www.lakefieldanimalwelfare.org
Animal Rescue Krew (ARK)
3307 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield • 705-651-0069
Humane Society Of Kawartha Lakes 111 McLaughlin Rd., Lindsay 705-878-4618 • www.hskl.ca
Peterborough Humane Society
385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough • 705-745-7676 www.peterboroughhumanesociety.ca
Home Again Bancroft
613-474-3450 • www.homeagainbancroft.ca
• The Catnip plant produces chemicals to protect it from predators. Among these chemicals is nepetalactone, which defends the plant from marauding insects, this and related substances are also responsible for Catnip’s effects on cats. Please note that catnip is non-toxic to cats under normal circumstances; however, cats should be introduced gradually to the plant, in case they have an unusual reaction to it. • The active substances in catnip have to be inhaled rather than eaten to produce a response. Cats can detect minute amounts of the chemicals they love, and soon after finding the source of the aroma, they show a common behavior pattern. They chew the plant or toy. Then they rub their cheeks, chins, and bodies against it, which helps to release more of the substances they crave from the microscopic bulbs on the surface of the leaves and stems. • Catnip’s effects are short lived. After 5 to 10 minutes, cats lose interest, but give them an hour or two and they’ll begin to respond again. This is because cats’ noses and brains become temporarily “immune” to the pleasures of catnip and need time to recover. • Not all cats love catnip. Kittens don’t start to show interest until they near sexual maturity. Some cats don’t react at all and it’s thought that catnip sensitivity is inherited. Cats and catnip are an entertaining pairing. Invest in a catnip toy or grow your own plants, and sit back and enjoy the fun along with your pet.
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Memories
Whether an old farm implement or a one-horse sleigh, perhaps a lyric from a song, or even a familiar smell, our senses of sight, hearing and smell can bring back memories of places and events. A one-horse sleigh (or cutter) now resting on the Inukshuk farm lawn is just a relic, now weathered, but spilling over with memories. That old cutter, a 19th century sleigh, reminds me of the horses that pulled it, of my daughters when they were young, and it reminds me of the last sleigh ride my father had. It was a lovely winter day at his farm and I thought it would be nice to take him for a ride across the snowy landscape and help him revisit better times in his life, when he was driving and I was the passenger. Another fond memory of that old cutter: It was a day when a devastating snow storm caused school closures, and to make the day special I decided to hitch up my mare and take the old cutter for a spin down the snowy road. In the meantime, the snowplough went through, normally a welcomed event, except in this case it deposited a large snow bank blocking our driveway. My horse was not a truly great harness horse and as such needed our help getting the cutter through the newly deposited tall bank of snow. I was told later that our neighbours had a good chuckle watching us unhitch the mare, and with the help of my daughter, drag that cutter through the snow; my horse was probably chuckling too!
bells. This cutter is fun for our family to sit in during family events and we enjoy putting lights on it at Christmas. But perhaps like old barns that are near falling down, and like our weathered relic on the lawn, the beauty is more in the story - in the weathered bones of what is left behind, and the memories those bones share.
Today there is a refurbished cutter stored in our garage. It boasts beautiful velvety seats, shiny runners and brass sleigh
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Mamma’s ‘Pickled’ Eggs A must- have for any backyard picnic! Ingredients 1 Dozen eggs – Boiled Until Hard 2 Large Dill Pickles – Chopped Finely 4 TBSP Mayonnaise 1 Heaping TBSP Garlic Powder 1 TSP Yellow Mustard Salt – To Taste Paprika
Instructions Shell Eggs and cut in half, remove yolk into a small mixing bowl. Mix yolks with mayonnaise, garlic powder, mustard & chopped dill pickle. Add a splash of pickle juice & mix. Salt to taste. Fill egg halves with yolk mixture and sprinkle with paprika.
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Rock Monsters Such an easy and fun activity that will keep the kids busy for hours – and parents too. I had a lot of fun! All you need is some rocks, Googly eyes, glue, paint and brushes. We made an adventure out of finding rocks - a great way to get outside and explore. I also washed the rocks we found so the paint would stick better. Then the rest was up to their imagination. Tania Moher
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Keeping Track of Your Costs While there are a growing number of Canadians who are opting to live on the water permanently, the majority of cottage owners still use their property for recreation purposes. In other words, this is their secondary property as opposed to a main dwelling. The distinction between primary and secondary property is extremely important when we think of taxes – especially the taxes paid on capital gains arising from the sale of a property. Under current tax rules, an individual can designate one property as a primary dwelling as long as it was ordinarily inhabited. Even if the cottage were only used for weekends and summer vacations, it may still qualify for a primary dwelling designation. Why is this important? Simply because at the time the cottage property is sold, it may be advantageous to have it designated entirely or
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partially as the primary residence if the value of it exceeds its cost by a wider margin than that the main dwelling. Your tax professional is best suited to helping you with this distinction and ensure you are doing it properly. Apart from designating your cottage as primary or secondary, it is also important to keep track of all the costs and improvements that have been made to your properties. Some of these will relate to when you purchased the property (such as the purchase price, real estate commissions, legal fees and land transfer taxes). Renovations - adding bathrooms and kitchens, building a basement or putting in a new deck - also add to the adjusted cost base (ACB) of the property. Improvements that are not considered ongoing maintenance items, like building a driveway or dock, may also be considered in assessing your property’s ACB.
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One key area to watch is the septic system, as a number of municipalities are implementing tougher requirements and review processes which may reveal problems that cottage owners must rectify. Depending on the age of your cottage, the septic system may be decades old and no longer compliant with new regulations and by-laws. Considering that the replacement cost of a system can run north of $50,000 this is not only something for which you should be budgeting, but definitely a cost to track and to keep records of for that day when you might sell your dream by the lake. By Andrew Pyle, MA, CFP, CIM, FMA, FCSI Branch Manager, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager, Scotia McLeod The Pyle Group, www.pylegroup.ca 705-876-3701
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Promoting Women in Business Women’s Expo Peterborough is set to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of women in the Peterborough area, to highlight their accomplishments and to provide a network for growth and support. The brainchild of Shari Pearce, Audrey McDonald and Linda Gratton, this unique trade show will showcase local small- and medium-businesswomen. “We felt there was something missing in the community for women entrepreneurs,” explains Pearce when asked about the motivation for this event. The vision of the Women’s Expo Peterborough is to support and engage businesses in making the Peterborough area a vibrant and diverse community. With that in mind, they have brought an annual fall trade show to Peterborough which will benefit both the citizens and business owners of Peterborough and the surrounding area by bringing together potential customers and products, and by encouraging exhibitors and people from the local area to experience all that the area has to offer. Attendees come from a broad spectrum of ethnic, social and economic backgrounds with an interest in learning, experiencing, trying and buying products and services. In order to provide the broadest possible range, only one booth from each type of business or profession will be showcased. Select speakers will provide insight into their particular area of expertise and how
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they overcame obstacles to achieve success. A juried competition for the best Elevator Pitch will provide a unique opportunity for participants to develop a 60-90 second action-oriented pitch that will sell the idea of their business to the consumer. The public are invited to attend the first annual Women’s Expo Peterborough, which takes place 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on
Wednesday, October 24 at the Peterborough Naval Association, located at 24 Whitlaw St. Admission is free, and donations of cash and/or personal care items will be collected for the Women’s Shelter. For more information on the expo, the Elevator Pitch contest, or to submit an exhibitor application or become a sponsor, visit www.womensexpoptbo.ca.
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New Peterborough Business Expo
In the News Paradise Vacation Properties recently launched an exclusive gourmet dining and fishing experience. You get one week of luxury accommodation, guided fishing with Mike Williams, and gourmet dining with Chef Renato Zegarra. You can choose the week of September 29 or October 20. Paradise Vacation Properties is owned by Chris Morrissey and is located on Buckhorn Lake. come2paradise.ca Elderberry Herbals is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year in a big way! Owner Marianne Beacon recently launched Elderberry College, a full clinical herbalist program that is already sold out in its first year. Elderberry Clinic is located in the Charlotte Mews and is a natural wellness clinic offering a variety of natural medicine, herbal remedies, Bowen treatment, and Reiki Therapy. Congratulations to D.M. Wills Associates on celebrating their 30th year in business. D.M. Wills have always been strong community supporters but this year they’ve decided to kick it up a notch and support 30 events in the community. To see where they’ll be, follow them on social media! #Wills30for30
Professional Service & Safe Travels It’s that time of year, when many begin dreaming about hot sunny beaches while Canada transforms into a frigid winter wonderland. When planning your next getaway, consider high fuel prices and the cost of parking at the airport. The drive from Cottage Country to the airport can be an expensive journey and most of us are shocked when we realise the cost; save that money and spend it on the beach. Hire a driver! Whether it’s a van or a car, you need to get to the airport safely and on time, and with a reasonable price tag. A-Direct Limo has been in operation since 2003, serving Peterborough County and the Kawartha Lakes. With a fleet of 5 vehicles, including vans with large comfortable coach seats, the company also works with corporate industry, aiding in transportation of visiting business associates. They can transport you to airports and train stations across the GTA, Ottawa, Montreal, Buffalo, and Rochester. Drivers are friendly and will get you there safely and on time. Consider A-Direct Limo for functions involving alcohol too; this puts an end to worrying about drinking and driving. Allow your guests to have a good time, while ensuring they safely arrive home at the end of the event. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year A-Direct Limo and their professional drivers take the stress out of your transportation plans. Connect with A-Direct at www.adirectlimousine.com 705-741-3444, adirectlimousine@nexicom.net
Kawartha Credit Union celebrated the newly renovated Chemong Road location with a recent grand re-opening. Branch Manager Dana Chambers says that each customer will now be greeted in a private office, not the traditional teller stations, allowing for a more private conversation and transaction, as well as two 24 hour ATM’s and Monday through Saturday hours of operation. Kawartha Credit Union is an amazing local success story, now serving over 50,000 customers from 25 branches between Cornwall and Parry Sound. Kawarthacu.com
Spotlight Home and Lifestyle, welcomes Mike Pedlar as a new partner. Spotlight is an awardwinning custom residential design/ renovate/build firm serving the Kawartha Lakes region.
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EVENTS in Cottage Country September 21, 2018
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Lighthouse
Purple Onion Festival 2018
Culture Days 2018 - Ancient Traditional
8PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay.
11AM - 4PM, Millennium Park,
Drumming Workshop
http://academytheatre.ca
130 King St., Peterborough.
11AM - 12PM: BBQ ($5)
http://www.new.transitiontownpeterborough.ca
12PM: Workshop starts.
September 21 & 22, 2018
Drums will be supplied. Pre-registration
The Best of Broadway II - From Wicked to
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required. 705-652-8599.
Frozen
The Life and Times of Dinosaurs
Douro-Dummer Public Library,
8PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
1PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
435 Douro 4th Line
290 George St. N., Peterborough.
290 George St. N., Peterborough.
http://www.showplace.org
http://www.showplace.org
September 22, 2018
September 24, 2018
10AM - 4PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd.,
Fall Book Sale
Bridgenorth Lions Club Cruise Night
Keene. http://www.langpioneervillage.ca/
9AM - 1PM, Ennismore Public Library,
5 - 9PM, Lions Park Bridgenorth, Chemong Ave.
September 30, 2018 Applefest
October 3, 2018
551 Ennis Rd., Ennismore September 26 - October 21, 2018
A Tribute To Elvis
September 22, 2018
“Driven To Abstraction”
7PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay.
Tank Pull Challenge and Activity Day
Kawartha Artists Gallery & Studio,
http://academytheatre.ca
9AM - 2PM, Regimental Tank Museum,
420 O’Connell Rd, Peterborough.
1000 Stevenson Rd., N. Oshawa
http://www.kawarthaartists.org
October 3, 2018 Celtic Thunder
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7:30PM, Peterborough Memorial Centre,
Gospel Music
151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
7PM, Church on the Rock, 5 Church Lane,
http://www.memorialcentre.ca
Burleigh Falls. October 6, 2018 September 29, 2018
Harvest Happenings & Tinker Toy Play Place
Ones - The Number One Hits of the Beatles
Grand Opening
8PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
11AM - 2PM, Maryboro Lodge, The Fenelon
290 George St. N., Peterborough.
Museum 50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls.
http://www.showplace.org October 12, 2018 September 30, 2018 Haliburton Concert Series presents Pentaèdre Wind Quintet
Free Movie Night 7PM, Children’s movies also available. Church on the Rock, 5 Church Lane, Burleigh Falls.
2:30PM, Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton. http://www.haliburtoncs.blogspot.ca
October 12, 2018 BUCKtoberfest 6PM, Buckhorn Community Centre 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn http://www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com
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FALL FAIRS September 19 - 23, 2018 Lindsay Exhibition Lindsay Fairgrounds, 354 Angeline St S, Lindsay https://www.lindsayex.com
October 12 & 13, 2018
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The Music of ABBA
Ladies Night
September 27 - 29, 2018 Bobcaygeon Fall Fair
8PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
7PM, All Welcome.
290 George St. N., Peterborough.
Church on the Rock,
http://www.showplace.org
5 Church Lane, Burleigh Falls.
October 15, 2018
October 26, 2018
The Wiggles - Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Tour
Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom
3:30PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
7:30PM, Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St.,
290 George St. N., Peterborough.
Peterborough. http://www.markethall.org
Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds, 47 Mansfield St. http://www.bobcaygeonfair.com
September 28 - 30, 2018 Roseneath Agricultural Fall Fair
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Historic All Hallows’ Eve
Splash’n Boots
6 - 9PM, Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd.,
6PM, Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay St., Lindsay.
Keene. http://www.langpioneervillage.ca/
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Haunted Halloween for Kids
Make a Trail Toboggan
1 - 3PM, Hutchison House Museum;
9AM - 5PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum;
270 Brock St. Peterborough.
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough.
http://www.hutchisonhouse.ca
Girls’ Nite Out 11 8 - 10PM, Lakeview Arts Barn,
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon.
8PM, Showplace Performance Centre,
http://www.globustheatre.com
10:30AM, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville. http://www.vac.ca
October 6 - 8, 2018 Norwood Fall Fair 9 - 5PM, Norwood Fair Grounds, 48 Alma St. https://www.norwoodfair.com
1137 Heritage Line, Keene. http://www.thekeenepumpkinfestival.com
November 2 & 3, 2018 Rumours - The Ultimate
September 29 & 30, 2018 Clarington Outdoor Art Festival
October 13, 2018 The Keene Pumpkin Festival
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Roseneath Fairgrounds, 9109 County Road #45
290 George St. N., Peterborough. http://www.showplace.org
November 3 & 4, 2018 Make Your Own Anorak
October 20 & 21, 2018
8:30 - 5:30PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum;
Weave a Pair of Snowshoes
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough.
8:30AM - 5:30PM, The Canadian Canoe Museum;
https://www.canoemuseum.ca
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough. https://www.canoemuseum.ca
November 8, 2018 Stone Temple Pilots & Seether
October 20, 2018
7:00pm, Peterborough Memorial Centre,
Haunted Village
151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
Kawartha Settlers Village, 85 Dunn St.
http://www.memorialcentre.ca
Bobcaygeon. http://www.settlersvillage.org/haunted-village
November 10 & 11, 2018 Make a Pair of Winter Moccasins
October 20, 2018
8:30AM - 5:30PM,
Fall Harvest SUPER Tea & Bake Sale
The Canadian Canoe Museum;
11:30AM - 2PM
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough.
Wesley United Church, 2066 16 Line, Selwyn
https://www.canoemuseum.ca
October 24 - November 11, 2018
November 20, 2018
“Nature’s Splendor” Show
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live!
Kawartha Artists Gallery & Studio,
6:00pm, Peterborough Memorial Centre,
420 O’Connell Rd, Peterborough.
151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
http://www.kawarthaartists.org
http://www.memorialcentre.ca
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The Academy Theatre goes "under the sea" with its production of The Little Mermaid In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, Ariel, the beautiful young mermaid, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years. The Academy Theatre, 2 Lindsay Street S., Lindsay www.academytheatre.ca
Antiques & Decor Grr8 Finds Markets is a gem nestled in the village of Fenelon Falls – two storefronts filled with treasures from a wide range of vendors boast everything from antique housewares and furniture to artisan creations. Take a walk down Memory Lane with over 5,000 square feet of collectibles, nostalgia, antiques, home décor and gifts. Whether you’re looking for vintage dishware and kitchen gadgets, seldom-found clothing and jewellery or hand-crafted art made from wood or metal, you can find what you’re looking for. A great supporter of local causes, Grr8 Finds Markets is currently offering merchandise on behalf of the “Restore the Fenelon Theatre Marquee” project. You can show your support by purchasing a mug, T-shirt or sweatshirt. Randy Meredith and his staff are knowledgeable, helpful and eager to help you find that special piece that you just have to have! And if you’re just in the mood to browse, come on in – take a spin through the two stores at your leisure. Your trip to yesteryear won’t be complete without a stop at the old-fashioned candy counter, or a look through the collection of LP’s. You’ll be amazed by what you find at Grr8 Finds Markets, located at 27 & 29 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls. They are open 10am – 5pm 7 days a week. Call them at 705-887-4778, and follow them on Facebook @grr8findsmarket.
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