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Dear friends Welcome to Spring....our issue this month highlights some of the activities for the new season. The Kawarthas are rich in abundance of things to do and some of the stories we are featuring include the Maple Syrup season and this month we are featuring the City of Peterborough as a destination in the Kawarthas. Our magazine this month also features a story on Solar Farms in the area and why this alternative source of energy has become so popular. We are also beginning a series on the different Lakes in the Kawarthas starting with Sturgeon Lake. I hope you enjoy our first issue of the spring season and remember you can also visit us at kawarthaLife.net
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Don MacLeod Publisher - Kawartha Life PUBLISHER: Don MacLeod ACCOUNT MANAGER: Roger Leclerc, Advertising Works 705-300-2196 sales@adworks.ca ACCOUNT MANAGER: Miriam Newton ART DIRECTOR: Darren Catherwood EDITORIAL: Karen Y. Hogg, Brian Markle, John Crossen ©Copyright 2012: All rights are reserved and articles may not be published without the written permission of the Publishers. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this paper, the Publishers assume no liability for loss or damage due to errors or omissions. The Publishers cannot be held accountable for any claims or results thereof as advertised in this publication.
THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY FOR WORK OR PLAY .........................................................4 Karen Y. Hogg MAPLE SYRUP SEASON BRINGS BUCKETS OF FUN ..................................6 John Crossen PETERBOROUGH GATEWAY OR GETAWAY John Crossen ...............................................................8 STURGEON LAKE AND MAP OF THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY ............................10 Karen Y. Hogg
GETTING HERE AND THERE............................12 Map of the Kawarthas SOLAR POWER IN THE KAWARTHAS ........14 Brian Markle CREATE A DESIGNER LOOK ON A BUDGET ..........................................................................................18 KAWARTHA’S THE NAME,’ GOLF’S THE GAME ...............................................20 John Crossen LIST OF EVENTS......................................................22 Karen Y. Hogg April 2012
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SPOT LIGHT ON BUSINESS Karen Y. Hogg
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Open year around, winter features free crosscountry skiing on groomed trails and golfing on a spectacular 9-hole course in summer.
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ake a breathtaking view of Sturgeon Lake, add a challenging nine-hole golf course, an historic inn and a country club and spa and you have the magnificent Eganridge Country Club and Spa.
Located off county road 8, between Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon, Eganridge is renowned for fine food, luxury accommodation and superior service. Whether you are looking for wedding, banquet or conference facilities or just a relaxing retreat from the daily grind, you’ll find it here. Present owner George Friedmann completely updated the establishment, including adding hardwood floors and king/queen beds in all accommodations. He will be celebrating his 3rd year here in April. Mr. Friedmann also owns the Winchester Arms Hotel in Toronto. Eganridge’s main club house houses the ‘Treetops’ a state of the art conference facility with a balcony overlooking the lake. There are 12 luxuriously spacious Terrace Rooms, all with oversize five-piece Whirlpool baths ensuite and a first-class luxury spa facility.
here you can find two different restaurants, with two different menus, both in the same building. — France Benoit, Food and Beverage Manager
One is the on-site pub where you can enjoy a hamburger and finger foods and the other is a fine dining room where you can choose an appetizer such as grilled calamari marinated in a garlic caper vinaigrette on a couscous salad, then move on to an entree such as baked Atlantic salmon glazed with Hoisin sauce on a stir fry of vegetables. The 105 acre property boasts 1400 feet of lakefrontage with a safe yacht harbour for both large and small craft. The 1837 historic Inn, Dunsford House is a century old mansion capable of accommodating more intimate gatherings. This restored two-story, Tudor style, log home residence now features a sun-filled, two storey entrance foyer, six luxurious suites, two meeting rooms with adjacent service areas, plus a large sun deck all on four acres of groomed lawns and gardens. Five surrounding luxury appointed cottages contain seven bedrooms, each with ensuite five-piece bath with Whirlpool tub, separate living rooms and oversized sun decks. For further information call 705-738-5111 or visit www.eganridge.com. &
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PROFILE John Crossen
Maple Syrup season
buckets of fun brings
Photo courtesy of the Haliburton-Kawartha Maple Syrup Producers Association.
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he spring maple sugar tapping is a nearly timeless part of the Kawarthas culture. For over 100 years the MacLean Berry farm his been tapping, boiling and making maple syrup and candies. And 100 years is not even old considering the fact that the First Nations people were enjoying the sweet maple taste long before the Europeans moved in. It was they who taught the early British and European settlers the methods for making maple syrup from the sap of the sugar maple tree – a variety that can only be found in southeastern Canada and the northeast in America. This makes maple syrup and maple candies a rare treat world wide and a local heritage here in the Kawarthas. Collecting and boiling down maple sap has become one of the rites of spring around these parts. The sap needs chilly nights where the temperature drops beneath -3°C and warmer days near +5°C for the sap to begin to flow. So, depending on the weather, the season usually begins in mid-March and continues into early April. The process itself is relatively simple. First you drill a hole into the tree trunk – the tree must be about 40 years old – and tap a spile into the hole. Then, hang a bucket from the spile and wait. Regular “bucket checks” will keep you busy because a tree in its prime will produce from 30 to 40 gallons in a single season. Adding to maple syrup and maple candy’s aura of a rare treat is the fact that it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup after it is boiled down. But wait, we’re not done yet. The syrup can then be boiled down further to make maple sugar, maple butter and maple taffy. So there’s a lot of time and material input for a relatively small output. But one taste and you’ll know it was worth it. Speaking of taste, why do all the work when the farmer does it for you? MacLean’s Berry Farm hosts a number of days when families and
school groups can visit and see “how it’s done.” Choose the right weekend and the fun also includes pancakes with real maple syrup as well as candies. If there’s snow on the ground you can just pour the syrup on top of the snow and enjoy a maple treat that’s as fresh as it gets. And let’s not forget the live music, a kid’s puppet shows and horse drawn hay wagon rides for just $1. Visit www.mcleansberryfarm.com for details on the times, activities and who will be on stage entertaining. On the week days from March 17 until April 1 teachers are invited to arrange a school tour by calling 705657-2134. The school tours will explain both the technique for gathering and processing sap and how maple syrup has grown into an industry with over 2,000 employees in Ontario alone. In Bobcaygeon a similar program has evolved with Kawartha Settlers’ Village working in conjunction with the local school. At the moment the program is strictly for the kids. But if it proves successful, plans are to open it up to the public and make maple syrup and candy a feature event at the Village. Call 705-738-6163 for details and to arrange a class tour. Called a “First Tapping” maple syrup festivals are a sure sign that spring has arrived. In the accompanying side bar are we’ve listed some other websites for festivals that will sweeten up the coming warm sunny days. So get out and sugar up. &
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DESTINATIONS John Crossen
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ome call Peterborough the gateway to the Kawarthas. But there is such a multitude of activities, restaurants, museums and entertainment in this socalled gateway that it really is a destination in itself. It doesn’t matter who you are Peterborough has “fat pickin’s” for everyone. But first here’s a little local history. Over 11,000 years ago the area was populated by the First Nations people as they followed the retreating glaciers north. Just 1,000 years ago the Woodlands Natives populated the area and during the 1700s the Iroquois and Mississauga Tribes took up residence. Two local sites, Serpent Mounds and Petroglyphs Provincial Park mark their place as the area’s first settlers and are highly recommended attractions for visitors. Peter Robinson is the politician from whom Peterborough took its name. He oversaw the first large immigration of British and Irish people to the area. The Peterborough Museum and Archives on Armour Hill has a comprehensive collection of artifacts and is open to the public daily. By 1850 the canoe building industry had taken root in Peterborough. The city’s boat building prowess led to it being home to nearly one quarter of all those employed in
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the boat building industry in Canada. An outgrowth of this was the establishment of Johnson Outboard and Marine in the 1930’s. The early days are commemorated at the Canadian Canoe Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of canoes and kayaks. Today Peterborough is also home to Quaker Oates, General Electric and PepsiCo. The city was generating electricity before Niagara Falls and has the honour of being called the Electric City because it was the first city in Canada with electric street lamps. Peterborough is also a cultural centre for the arts and education. In addition to Trent University and Sir Sanford Fleming College, a host of art galleries, theatrical productions and concerts are available to the public. As a tourist I tend to travel on my stomach. Fortunately Peterborough has a selection of restaurants which will send the pallet into palpitations. From cheap and cheerful family eateries like Boston Pizza, the Pizza Factory and Swiss Chalet to upscale jacket-and-tie dining, Peterborough has them all. In the mood for a taste of old Mexico? LaHocienda on Hunter Street will have you dining on cactus salad, chilaquiles and sipping a tall glass of Mexican cerveza.
Shifting to the other side of the world, Hi Tops Restaurant specializes in Asian and Chinese dishes. It is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Peterborough. Matsu Korean and Japanese Restaurant also caters to tastes buds with an Asian persuasion. For a lot of people the Favourite Greek’s name says it all – authentic Greek dishes lovingly prepared by a Greek family. This comfortable little dining spot is just one of a number of Greek restaurants in Peterborough. Variety is the spice of life when dining, so flip through the Yellow Pages. You’ll find the Original Greek, the Urban Spoon, the ShishKabob Hut, sports bars like Kelsey’s and some superb Indian restaurants such as the Indian Village on George Street. In short, Peterborough is in when it comes to dining out. For entertainment Peterborough ranks at the “Happy Capital” of the Kawarthas. Movie fans will discover that the Galaxy Theatre complex on Water Street has an everchanging array of first-run Hollywood hits. During the summer Peterborough’s amusement parks do just that. Wild Water and Wheels is the place to splash and dash on a hot day. Milltown Mini Golf is a whole lot more than its name implies. Like the Rock Wall to bring out the climber in you, a Batting Cage, Water Wars, and Gemstone
Mining. It delivers a day full of adventures the whole family will enjoy. And don’t miss the action at Zap Attack, Peterborough’s laser tag complex where fun is the target and you always score a bull’s eye! Moving up the cultural ladder, theatrical performances and concerts take place regularly at the Market Hall, Peterborough Showplace Centre, and the Peterborough Theatre Guild’s Guild Hall. The Art Gallery of Peterborough is open almost everyday with the exception of national holidays. It hosts an on-going feast of local area artworks that range from contemporary to traditional. It is traditional to save the best for last, and this is no exception. The Peterborough Lift Locks rank as one of the top engineering feats in the world. It is the tallest device of its kind and is capable of lifting a large boat nearly 7 stories high. Small wonder it has been declared a national historical site by Parks Canada. Completed in 1904 the lift lock functions by gravity. There is no outside power source. Now, over 100 years since its completion the lift lock continues to function on a daily basis throughout the summer months. Other than the addition of a Visitors Centre, little has changed. Still, to experience it in operation is an awe-inspiring experience. Considering all there is to see and do in Peterborough (we have only scratched the surface) you can think of Peterborough either as a jumping off spot for a Kawartha holiday or a jumping in spot where you can get it all while getting away from it all. &
WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN. Art Gallery of Peterborough www.agp.on.ca ArtSpace www.artspace-arc.org Canadian Canoe Museum www.canoemuseum.ca Galaxy Theatre Peterborough (705) 749-2000 Lang Pioneer Village www.langpioneervillage.ca Lift Lock Visitor Centre and Tours (705) 750-4950 Market Hall Theatre www.markethall.org Milltown Mini Golf www.milltownminigolf.com Evinrude Centre www.peterborough.ca/Living/Arenas/Evinrude_Centre.htm Peterborough Memorial Centre www.memorialcentre.ca Peterborough Museum and Archives www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca Peterborough Tourism www.thekawarthas.ca Lift Lock Visitor Centre and Tours (705) 750-4950 Wild Water and Wheels www.wildwaterandwheels.ca Zap Attack www.zapattack.ca
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THE TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY Karen Y. Hogg
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art of the Trent-Severn Waterway, this Y-shaped lake is fourth largest in area, of over 250 lakes and rivers. Fed by the Scugog River in the south and Cameron Lake, (via the Fenelon River) to the north, Sturgeon also has a number of smaller tributaries like Emily Creek, Mariposa Brook and East Cross Creek. Communities along the 180 km shoreline include Fenelon Falls, Sturgeon Point, Bobcaygeon, Dunsford and Lindsay along with smaller hamlets like Long Beach, Pleasant Point, Hickory Beach, Snug Harbour, and Thurstonia. Sturgeon Lake has a history of commerce even though the Trent-Severn Waterway, which was originally designed for that purpose, was never to fulfill that destiny. In
Kawartha Life is pleased to present a series of profiles on some of the larger lakes in the Kawarthas. Sturgeon Lake, in this issue, is the first in the series.
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the 1800s a log sluice over the falls at Fenelon Falls— then called Cameron Falls—was a runway for logs into a sorting jack at the mouth of the Fenelon River. In the 1890’s logs were pouring over the slide and in 1892 a total of 125,000 logs went over in a two week period. The first steamboat arrived at the falls, via Sturgeon Lake in 1851 and by the time logging was at its peak numerous steamboats and tugs were also plying the waters, with steamboats bringing not only passengers, but also lumber cribs. The steamer Beaubocage frequently came with men and horses from Bobcaygeon’s Boyd Lumber Company and The Greyhound made two trips a day between Fenelon Falls and Lindsay with a stop at Sturgeon Point. During the peak years nearly 30 steamboats, with names like Manita, Lintonia, The Stoney Lake, Ida, Esturian, Vanderbilt, Ogemah, Woodman, Myrte, Empire, Eva, Dominion, The Maple Leaf, Noona Ray, Columbian, Crandella, Ella-Fenton, Paragon and Ethel, among others, cruised Sturgeon Lake and beyond. Passing through the Fenelon River, where vertical limestone walls carved from the riverbed by the river’s action, provides a breath-taking panorama, on the way into Sturgeon Lake. Today the lake teems with every type of pleasure craft, large and small, including a cruise boat called The Spirit of the Kawarthas that runs from Fenelon Falls to Lindsay. One of the oldest communities on the lake is Sturgeon Point and more than 100 years ago tourists traveled from Toronto and beyond to vacation there. Today, the village is still very vibrant with both new and old summer homes and an octagonal Union Church that welcomes visitors to summer services. Here too, are the Sturgeon Point Golf Club, a nine-hole course and the Sturgeon Point Sailing Club. Regattas were a prime spectator sport on Sturgeon Lake when visitors arrived by steamer. Further downstream Verulam Park, with its public park, wharf and boat launch invite you to stop awhile to swim, picnic or just kick back. Another attraction on the waterway is the Eganridge Inn, Country Club and Spa. Boasting not only a challenging 9-hole golf course, 1400 feet of waterfront and one of the oldest pioneer homes in the area, this is the place to stop for a sumptuous repast or visit the onsite pub before moving on to Bobcaygeon, Dunsford and Lindsay. These stops along with the smaller communities lining the shores provide a myriad of activities. From fishing, swimming and waterskiing to taking part in festivals and music fests; from carnivals to lock opening ceremonies, art shows to settlers’ days, there is something to see and do—something to whet every appetite—on the shores of Sturgeon Lake. &
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ENVIRONMENT Brian Markle
Solar Power in the Kawarthas
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n February, I was introduced to solar panel Maxine, named in honour of the famous and crusty cartoon senior who travels the internet. Her owners, Barb and Floyd Fletcher of RR 3 Fenelon Falls, admire her greatly as she dutifully tracks her way across the sky following the light of the sun.
By producing electricity sold to Hydro One by way of the Ontario Power Authority, Mr. Fletcher, like many other Ontarians, collects 64.2 cents per kilowatt hour Maxine produces. He then purchases the electricity he consumes at a rate of between 6.2 cents and 10.8 cents per kilowatt hour. (Examine your smart metre bill for details.) This presents an attractive investment opportunity for many. Consequently, the Toronto Star reported on February 15 that there are currently 20,000 solar power projects waiting to connect to the provincial grid. Many are as small as a garage rooftop while others cover many acres. A photovoltaic solar farm near Sarnia, the world’s largest (CBC News), produces eighty megawatts of power, enough power to run eighty aircraft carriers or one hundred and sixty freight trains, or provide electricity for 12,000 homes. The 10 megawatt solar farm at Lily Lake Road and Fife’s Bay Road northwest of Peterborough and owned by Peterborough Utilities Incorporated occupies 140 acres and produces enough electricity for 1,500 homes. (Visit www.Pui.ca and open “Generation”) These magical devices that convert sunlight into money use technology arising in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Solar cells (photovoltaic cells) are designed to absorb photons or bundles of energy radiating from the sun. When photons strike the panel surface, electrons are knocked off orbit and released. They are then captured in the form of an electric current by electrical conductors. (Visit www.solarpanelinfo.com ) 48 to 60 cells are commonly grouped in single panels or modules. Modules are also linked together to form the large arrays or panels seen locally. Maxine contains 2520 solar cells in an array of 42 linked modules. The energy she produces creates a direct current (DC) that must be converted to an alternating current (AC) before entering the power grid. Locating solar arrays to best utilize the sun is not done randomly. They require an open area free from shade trees and other obstructions. This means that agricultural fields are ripe for solar farms. Of course in Canada arrays must face the south. The angle at which the sun strikes the panel will determine in large part how much energy or solar insolation can be utilized. If sunlight strikes at ninety degrees, the maximum amount of energy is received. Therefore, some arrays like Maxine contain drives that turn them horizontally, allowing them to follow the sun as it passes from east to west, due to the rotation of the earth, and at angles that recognize latitude and season. Wind speed is also measured by an anemometer and the array can be tilted upward to reduce the force received. In winds dangerous to the array, it will lie parallel to the ground resembling an enormous table top. Simple stationary arrays located on free standing supports may be tipped
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solar arrays depleting their retirement savings only to find that the electrical grid in their area cannot receive their output. Prices too are being reviewed and have been lowered since enthusiastic public response was unanticipated. Citizens recognize the opportunity to profit through green power production. Some say that it is more efficient to use sunlight to heat liquids than it is to produce electricity. Fenelon Cleaners & Laundromat is proof of this using large panels installed on its south facing roof. Owner Keith Findlay, with grants from the federal and provincial governments, built the system which uses sunlight to heat glycol that runs through a circuit of conduits in enclosed panels. As the glycol circulates above the roof it absorbs solar heat which is deposited in a heat exchanger at the back of the business. The heat is transferred to metal plates through which the water used in the laundromat flows. Mr. Findlay states that it is possible for the water to actually pass the boiling point in summer but a temperature of 49C is desired. When the sun does not provide all of the heat needed, an oil fired boiler provides the necessary boost. There is no doubt that the solar power technology used today will be surpassed in quality and efficiency in the near future. As public distaste for fossil fuels and concerns about global warming grow, we will likely see many more arrays appear throughout the Kawarthas. &
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HOME INTERIORS Special to Kawartha Life Magazine
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nterior designers have a knack for pulling together furniture and accessories to create rooms with widespread appeal. But not every homeowner has the resources to hire a professional to help turn their interior from drab to fab. Fortunately, it doesn’t always take a pro to transform a home's interior. The key to creating a beautiful room is planning. Designers do it and so should you. Measure the dimensions of the room and create a sketch of the area using graph paper or computer software. Be sure to plot any windows or doors on the drawing so that you will be aware of obstacles. Homeowners unsure of what they want should browse through magazines or pictures on the Web for inspiration. Search for key phrases that describe your design style, such as Tuscan, farmhouse, country, colonial, etc. Then read up on the components of these styles that define it. This will help you select items that fit with the style. Once a particular style has been chosen, create a design board just like the professionals. Cut out swatches of fabric, select paint swatches, find magazine pictures that fit with your goal and arrange them on a piece of poster board. See how the items work together. If you are unsure of colors, see which shades were used in the inspiring picture and determine if it will coordinate 18
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with your home. When designing, identify or create a focal point in the room and build off of that. This may be a large window, fireplace, or even the entertainment center if it's a family room. Place furniture around the focal point and then move outward. It’s also important to keep scale in mind. Large walls or tall ceilings will create plenty of wall space. A small print or wall hanging will be lost in such an area. Be sure to choose furnishings and accessories that fit with the scale of the room. In other words, a huge sectional may overpower a small living room. When choosing colors, make sure they are cohesive. Research the color wheel that artists use to help with designing the room. Some colors are complementary or opposites and still work together. Homeowners nervous about color should choose a color from fabric or furniture and use a few different shades of the same color in the room. Select an accent color that can be used on trim or as a spot of color on a pillow or accessory. When plotting wall hangings or other decor, odd numbers often look more pleasing to the eye. Experiment with different sizes of framed artwork or different shaped accessories for visual appeal. For example, a few rectangular shaped items with a circular clock and a conical flower vase can mix it up in the room. This is
where looking at magazine layouts can be extremely helpful. Many stores sell items that mimic the look of higher-priced items. When copying a designer room, select pieces that are similar, but not necessarily the same brands. Consider shopping at second-hand stores or antique shops for discounted pieces. With a little new fabric or stain, many items can look like new again. Shopping online also may enable shoppers to find items more readily and see how they look in staged rooms. When designing, it never hurts to think outside of the box. Items that were intended for outside may work well inside as well. Hanging lanterns or plant stands could be put to use in a rustic room. Save some money by making some items yourself. For instance, if you cannot find a particular throw pillow or drapery that fits with your style, go to a fabric store and purchase fabric to make your own. Decorating doesn’t have to cost a fortune or look like you pieced odd items together. By following the guidelines of a designer room and selecting lower-priced items that mimic the shape and scale of similar accessories, it's possible for any homeowner to create a room for less. &
Use a magazine picture as inspiration for your room, then select similarly shaped and scaled furnishings that mimic the look for less money.
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This 4 bdrm, 3 bath home has been professionally staged, decorated and renovated. Just move in and enjoy all year round. Swimming and boating in the summer, and skating, sledding and ice fishing in the winter. Kick back and relax on the private back deck, or move in to the beautiful sun room. Work from home in the downstairs office and entertain guests with the extra bdrms and baths. Cozy up by the woodstove in the spacious rec room. Call Kathy Stewart Today!! Asking: $325,000 Peter Witt Broker of Record
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One a huge double lot. Professionally renovated on both floors. Just move in and enjoy! 2+1 bdrms, 2 baths, beautiful kitchen with built in appliances, new flooring, new furnace and a/c. Walk out from basement to a spacious yard with new double garage. You’ll love the pool on those hot summer days. This waterfront community is an up and coming place to be whether you are just starting out or slowing down for retirement. Call Peter or Wendy Now! Asking: $224,900
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Own this maintenance free waterfront home. Just enjoy! Swim, water ski, sled, skate, soak up the view! 3 bdrms, 3 full baths, spacious rooms throughout! Double attached garage, boat lift, etc… Take a look. Call Peter or Wendy Today! Asking: $449,900 Lori Griffin Sales Rep.
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DESTINATIONS John Crossen
Kawartha’s the name
golf’s the
game M
ention that you’re taking a holiday in the Kawarthas and it was only natural for your friends to think fishing, hunting, boating and laid-back cottage life. But over the last few years more and more people also have come to envision manicured golf greens, rolling hills and elegant club houses. Who could blame them? Wherever you are in the Kawarthas you’re never more than a 45-minute drive to a golf course that will challenge your abilities and cater to your needs with a well-stocked pro shop and superb dining facilities. Some even have overnight accommodation and weekend golf packages if needed. We suggest that you check in advance on that last point. The close proximity of such a dazzling array of duffer dens not only makes it easy to find a place to play, it also invites playing 20
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around. Perhaps at a different club each weekend or, if you’re up for an extended visit, a different club each day. Each has its own unique design so it’s a great way to match your game to the course. This year you can also add the Quarry Golf Club near Ennismore to your list. It is under new management and has greatly improved grounds. Looking to play on a course designed by one of the world’s best? Both the Peterborough Golf and Country Club and the Kawartha Golf and Country Club were designed by Stanley Thompson who is renowned for course design. Those in search of a full-fledged 18-hole course for a corporate tournament or charity event take your pick. Almost all are staffed to look after your needs, from initial planning to the night cap after dinner. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon tune-up round of 9 holes or perhaps a short round to unwind after a
corporate meeting there are a number of golf clubs ready and staffed to serve you or your company. The aforementioned are all 18-hole facilities. There a many others, including some fabulous 9-hole courses such as Eganridge, Sheffield Greens and the Dunsford Golf and Country Club near Bobcaygeon as well as Sturgeon Point near Fenelon Falls. With so many excellent choices it’s a shame the golf season doesn’t last a bit longer. But this is Canada so we make the most of what we have when we can. And that leads me to someone who can help you make the most of your game despite our relatively short season. Her name is Shana Kelly and she has the honour of being one of only 200 female PGA of Canada Class “A” Golf Professionals in the country. Lucky for you that she just happens to teach in Bobcaygeon. For Shana the game has evolved into a
profession and a life-long career. She has gone on from selling gear at her parent’s store, Golf Fitters, to earn a diploma in Business Administration - Professional Golf Management from Georgian Collage. Then she tacked on some real-life experience with an eight-year stint as an Assistant Professional at the Kawartha Golf & Country Club in Peterborough. The needs of her growing family eventually had her searching for something closer to Bobcaygeon. That’s where her country home and contractor husband/father team came into the picture. Shana calls it a “Golf Learning Centre.” This is where she teaches basic athletic skills to toddlers and the finer points of golf to children, teens and adults – all in her own big backyard. Shana is also very keen on emphasizing golf as a family sport. In part, because of her own experience as a youngster growing up in a “Golfy” environment, but also because of her own family’s coming-together to enjoy the sport. So it’s not unusual for Mom or Dad
and a couple of the kids to be taking lessons during the same session. A visit to Kelly’s Glen will introduce you to the putting greens, a driving range and enough room to practice all the basic skills of the game. Then there is the benefit of Shana’s considerable experience and skills as a Golf Professional. In a low-pressure environment with lots of personal instruction, learning is easy. When it comes to making the most of your game in a country with a short season, a visit to Kelly’s Glen (705-731-7403 or www.kellysglen.com) should be a season opener for you. &
WHERE TO PLAY A ROUND IN THE KAWARTHAS Baxter Creek Golf Club – www.baxtercreekgolf.com Black Diamond Golf Club – www.blackdiamongolfclub.ca
Blairhampton Golf Club – www.blairhamptongolf.com Dunsford Golf and Country Club – 705793-2308 Kawartha Golf & CC www.kawarthagolf.ca Lindsay Golf & CC – www.lindsaygolf.ca MartinWood Golf Course – www.martinwoodresort.com Oliver’s Nest Golf & CC – www.oliversnest.com Peterborough Golf & CC www.ptbogolf.com Pine Crest Golf & CC – www.pinecrestgolfclub.com Pinestone Golf Course - www.pinestoneresort.com/golf Quarry Golf Club - www.quarrygolf.ca Sheffield Greens Golf Club - 705-738-2567 Tamarac Golf & CC www.tamaracgolf.com Wolf Run Golf Course – www.wolfrungolfcourse.com
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Karen Y. Hogg
List of Events APRIL
This list is compiled well in advance of the events and may be subject to changes. We recommend that you check times and dates for these events. All phone numbers are in the 705 area code unless otherwise noted.
5-6-7 — Peterborough Garden Show, biggest in Ontario. Vendors, speakers, displays and workshops at the Peterborough Evinrude Centre. Visit www.peterboroughgardens.ca 9 — Harlem Globetrotters perform at Peterborough Memorial Centre. Visit memcentre@peterborough.ca or call 743-3561 20-22 — Lifestyle Show at the Farmers Mutual Exhibition Building, Lindsay. Visit www.lindsaylifestyle.com 20-27 and 27-29 — Spring Dinner Theatre. Live comedy and dinner, Buckhorn Community Centre. Visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com or call 877-300-9767 22 — Earth Day activities at Kawartha Settlers’ Village in Bobcaygeon. Call 738-6163 23 — Fenelon Falls annual Easter egg hunt. Face painting, cookie decorating and photo session with the Easter Bunny. Starts
at 9:30 a.m. Visit info@fenelonfallschamber.com or call 8873409 24-25 — Annual Lindsay Model Railway Show at the Victoria Park Armoury. Email ldmrshow@gmail.com or call 454-2746 &
Look for the May issue of Kawartha Life Magazine. Featuring: The Lakes of the Kawarthas, events through the summer to plan for, Homes of Distinction, Business Leaders: Kawartha Dairy, Arts and Entertainment, maps and so much more great reading. Kawartha Life is a leading source of information in the region and is brought to you by the advertisers who support the publication. We would again like to thank them for bringing us Kawartha Life, a year round publication.
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