1. business and industrial

October/November 2014
Volume 14, Issue 6
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Our Gala and Awards of Excellence is set for November 15th
On a crisp November eve, Chamber and broader community members will gather
together in the warm, beautifully decorated banquet room at Quarry Golf Club. Join
us for a night to remember. With over 100 nominations for this year‘s Awards of
Excellence, the excitement is building for the big reveal at the Gala on November
15th (see list of nominees on pages 4 & 5). Acknowledge nominees and celebrate
recipients, enjoy a fantastic meal, and connect with others from local businesses
and organizations. Tickets are now available - register online, or call us at
705.652.6963 to reserve your seat.
Silent & Live Auctions
Our annual Gala is also the Chamber‘s main fundraiser and the auctions have
proven to be a hit year after year. Do you have items, tickets, or certificates that
would make a desirable prize? Prize donations are most welcome. Contact Sylvia for
more information.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President‘s Message .....................2
Insurance Needs..........................3
Member News………………………4 & 5
Welcome New Members ...............5
Awards of Excellence Sponsor
Spotlight……………………………..6 & 7
Sept BAH: Restaurant Hop…….8 & 9
Municipal Elections Update………..10
Coming Events…………………………11
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
October
6th - Board Meeting
8th - Selwyn Township All Candidates
Meeting, Lakefield Legion, 7 - 9 p.m.
13th - Thanksgiving
Chamber office & ServiceOntario
are closed.
29th - A Wealth of Choice: Business
Showcase
November
10th - Board Meeting
15th - Chamber Gala & Awards of
Excellence
December
8th - Board Meeting
KawarthaChamber.ca
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the glory of fall in the
Kawarthas.
Vivid blue skies, leaves of vermillion,
ochre and gold, and sparkling waters –
our area is about as close as it gets to
perfection. As the days shorten and the
temperature dips, I am overcome by
some innate and otherwise hidden
impulse to ‗squirrel away‘ food for
winter. Trips to the Lakefield and
Apsley Farmers’ Markets and the last
few pick-ups from Lakefield‘s own
Castanea Collective and we are well on
our way.
Heather Sadler,
Before long we will be facing those bleak
November days, when the colour has
drained from the landscape and cold
winds nip at our ears and noses. It is
then that we begin to look forward in
earnest to Christmas celebrations. Once
again, the Kawarthas is the place to be.
Christmas in the Village and the
Holiday House Tour will be coming to
Lakefield again this year. You‘ll find lots
of fun holiday activities and special offers
from participating stores. The Holiday
House tour will afford you the chance to
see inside some of the stately homes in
“How fortunate we are to live, work and play in this fabulous area
we call the Kawarthas.”
Board President
Roasting corn, chopping peppers and
skinning tomatoes for winter chili fills me
with a huge measure of satisfaction.
Apple sauce, pickled beets and
containers of spaghetti sauce add to my
storehouse of food treasures … and all of
it from local farmers. Throw in a roasted
locally-raised fresh turkey or capon (for
those among you who are so inclined),
some pumpkin pie and a steaming mug
of apple cider and your Thanksgiving
dinner table will be complete. How
fortunate we are to live, work and play
in this fabulous area we call the
Kawarthas.
So, take in the Thanksgiving Harvest
Craft Show in Buckhorn, delight in the
gooey goodness of a cinnamon bun from
the Stoney Lake Market at Crowe‘s
Landing or a cranberry scone at
Standard 28 just south of Apsley. How
about sampling local microbrewery
offerings at the new Canoe and Paddle
Pub by the dam in Lakefield? Be sure to
take advantage of autumn activities
before it is too late.
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our area and proceeds go to Lakefield
Youth Unlimited and Community
Care.
November also brings with it one of
the premiere events of the year, the
Kawartha Chamber’s Gala &
Business Awards of Excellence.
Exceptional business leaders from across
our communities are recognized for their
hard work and incredible achievements.
The awards ceremony and Gala will take
place on November 15th at the
Quarry Golf Club. Registration details,
including ticket prices, are available in
the events section of our website.
Whatever it is you do to enjoy autumn in
the Kawarthas, get out there and savour
this all too brief season.
Stay warm,
Heather
NEW RETIREE PLANS FOR
OWNERS & PRINCIPLES
For many people in Canada, retiring
means the end of group health and
dental coverage. While provincial health
plans cover some health care expenses,
many day-to-day and emergency
expenses will now be your own
responsibility.
In January 2014 the Johnston Group
Inc., the administrators of the Chambers
of Commerce Group Insurance Plan,
introduced a Retiree Plan for the
owners and principles of insured firms.
This new plan will allow key employees
to easily transition their group plan
coverage to an individual health and
dental plan that has no termination age.
This comprehensive well priced plan
includes Out-of-Province/Country Medical
Emergency Health Care Benefits for
individuals; even for those with preexisting health conditions. Protection is
provided for you and your dependents
for an unlimited number of trips per year
to a maximum duration of either 90, 120
or 180 days per trip. Insured individuals
who are under age 75 require that their
pre-existing health conditions be stable
for 90 days prior to departure, and for
those who are age 75 and older their pre
-existing health conditions must be
stable for 180 days prior to departure.
There are three plans to choose from, all
of which include generous coverage for
Paramedical Services (Chiropractic,
Physiotherapy, Massage, etc), Semiprivate Hospital, Orthotics, Ambulance,
Nursing Care, Hearing Aids, Medical
Supplies, Equipment and Appliances.
Two plans include Basic and Major
Dental Services and there are two
Prescription Drug options available as
well.
Rates are based on your province of
residence and two age group categories;
individuals who are under age 75 and
those who are over age 75. There are
Single. Couple and Family rates and
premiums are payable monthly.
Making claims is easy as drug cards are
provided to those who choose
prescription coverage. Dental claims can
be electronically submitted and
participants can request to have their
claim reimbursements deposited directly
into their personal bank accounts.
To be eligible for coverage individuals
must have been employed with their
company for the last five years prior to
retirement as an owner, principle or
executive; and must have been insured
on their firm's Chambers of Commerce
Group Insurance Plan or Maximum
Benefit Plan for two years prior to
retirement. Dependent children are
eligible for coverage up to age 21, and
will be extended to age 25 for full-time
students.
There are no medical statements
required as the coverage is guaranteed.
Benefits will begin the 1st of the month
following the date of application. Simply
apply for and purchase the coverage
within 60 days following the date of your
retirement. If you are replacing your
Chambers Group Plan for the Retiree
Plan the transition can take place on the
same day.
If you wish to know more about
the many benefits of the
Chambers of Commerce Group
Insurance Plan, please call Brian,
The Life Insurance Guy at
705.741.1400.
You can also view
buychambers.ca and
chambersgroupplan.com
I am not aware of any other conversion
plan in Canada that compares to this
Retiree Plan. If retirement is something
that you wish to do in the next 5 to 10
years, don't delay, contact me now for a
current brochure and rates. Even if your
firm has a group policy with a market
other than the Chambers of Commerce
Plan I recommend that you investigate
the Retiree Plan at your earliest
opportunity. As my father Victor used to
say, "It's too late to sharpen the swords
when the drums of war have beaten."
-Brian Bulger, The Life Insurance Guy
[email protected]
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CONGRATS AWARDS OF
EXCELLENCE NOMINEES!
Adventure Outfitters
Apsley & District Lions Club
Blossom Hill Nursery
Buckhorn Community Centre
Celtic Connection
Clearview Cottage Resort
Community Care - Apsley,
Buckhorn, Ennismore, &
Lakefield
Create Shade Party Rentals
Cuddles for Cancer*
Dana Heard, Marlin Travel
EcoVue Consulting Services
FreeFlo Physiotherapy*
Gallery on the Lake
Griffin's Greenhouses
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha
Region
Harbour Town McCracken's
Landing*
Harper's Printing
Heardale Farms
Hendren Funeral Homes
Kawartha Home Hardware
Kawartha Lakes Construction
Lakefield & District Lions Club
Lakefield College School
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Lakefield Foodland*
Lakefield Herald
Lakefield Historical Society
Lakefield Pantry
Lakeside Cottages*
Let's Get Digital*
McLean Berry Farm
Millbank Trading Co.
Morton Community Healthcare
Centre*
Old Bridge Inn
Paris Marine
Paulmac's - Lakefield
Pine Vista Investments
Pizza Alloro
Quarter Mile Starting Gate
R&J Machine
Riverhouse Co. Kitchen &
Drinkery*
Rosborough Accounting &
Consulting*
ServiceOntario - Lakefield
Six Foot Bay Resort
Stoney Lake Wellness
Stuff*
Stuff'd
Style Boutique*
Swiss Bear
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MEMBER NEWS
YPPT IS EXPANDING
CHEF JAY NUTT, THE VILLAGE
Exciting News - Young‘s Point Personal INN & THE FALL FOODIE
Training is expanding!
GETAWAY
Their brand new 24-Hour Access
Fitness Centre will be opening on
Dec.1st, 2014. The beautiful new
facility will be fully equipped with
cardio, strength-training equipment
and free weights. It will also offer
showers, change rooms, TVs, lockers
in a spacious and cozy, nonintimidating atmosphere.
This autumn, Peterborough & the
Kawarthas is running a special Fall
Foodie Contest. There is one prize
package to be won, and it includes one
night‘s accommodation for two at The
Village Inn, complimentary dinner for
two at Nuttshell Next Door Café, and a
private cooking lesson with Chef Jay
Nutt! To top it all off, contest winners
will leave happy with a fall foodie gift
All are welcome to attend one of many
bag of delectable local products.
Open House days: Tuesdays and
Contest ends November 7 at midnight!
Thursdays, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. and
Click here to enter.
Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for all of
th
December (excluding Dec.25 ). Come STONEY LAKE MARKET UNDER
in and workout at no charge and with NEW OWNERSHIP
no commitment! Anyone who
After eight seasons owning Stoney
purchases a membership for January
Lake Market, Karl and Deb Kustor are
has free unlimited use for the month
happy to announce that Mark and
of December.
Jessie Anderson are the new owners of
the Market, which in spring 2015 will
Rates are as low as $40.00/month or
open as The Stoney Lake Market &
$440.00/year with no sign-up fee.
Grille. The Kustors will be focusing on
Harbour Town McCraken‘s Landing.
Located at 2108 Nathaway Drive,
Young‘s Point next to the Personal
LOCAL RBC BRANCH SUPPORTS
Training Studio.
PERFORMING ARTS
Please call: 705-931-3481 or visit
Performing Arts Lakefield (PAL), one of
YPPT.CA for more info.
our newest members, recently
accepted a generous donation of $500
GEOFF KIRKLAND WOWS AT
from the RBC Royal Bank, Lakefield
IRON CHEF CHALLENGE
Branch, in support of the not-forReady, set, chop! On Oct. 1st, four
profit. Have you seen the program for
area chefs participated in the Iron
upcoming performances? Click here for
Chef Challenge at the Downtown
concert details.
Peterborough Farmers‘ Market. Each
BEL ROTARY CLUB GARNERS
chef was given a basket of local
MULTIPLE AWARDS
ingredients and just 90 minutes to
For their dedication to the community
create a seasonal dish. Five judges
and involvement in a variety of local
tasted each entry and Geoff Kirkland,
projects (Rotary Park, Bridgenorth
of Lantern Restaurant & Grill, was
deemed the winner! Way to go Geoff! Rotary Trail, ―Adopt a Family‖ project,
to name a few), the members of BEL
CALL FOR PHOTOS
Rotary received special recognition at
There are a number of gorgeous
the 2014 conference of Rotary District
cottages on Stoney Lake, and the
7010. The club was honoured with The
setting is world class. Viamede is
Presidential Citation and the
holding a Cottages of Stoney Photo
Governor‘s Achievement awards.
Contest. With two categories; Historic, Congratulations!
and Modern, photographers (pros and
amateurs alike) are asked to submit
their entrees by Oct. 30th. Prizes
include dinner for two at Mount Julian,
a massage at Viamede‘s spa, and $50
gift cards for The Boathouse. Submit
entries to [email protected]. Good
luck!
MEMBER NEWS CONTINUED
EXCITING MERGER
Chamber Member Karl Moher recently
announced his company‘s merger with
Kevan Herod‘s Herod Financial
Services. The former, located in
Lakefield, and the latter in
Peterborough, will stay in their
respective locations. Get in touch with
Karl (705.652.7777) or Kevan
(705.741.5287) for wealth
management services. Their contact
information will remain the same.
WHAT A LITTLE PAINT CAN DO
With the help of local artists, Mary
McGillis brightened up the back wall of
Celtic Connection with a beautiful fairy
mural. The mural was painted just in
time for an Irish drum making
workshop that took place Sunday,
October 5. Take a peak next time you
are in Lakefield, or click here for a
picture of the work in progress.
HATS OFF TO 2014 BUSINESS
EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS
Congratulations to our Chamber
members who have been selected as
finalists for the Peterborough
Chamber‘s Business Excellence
Awards!
Birch Bend Cottage Resort - Tourism.
Blossom Hill Nursery - Micro Business.
BOATsmart! - Retail-Chain, Employer
of the Year. Camp Kawartha Environmental Practices. Lang Pioneer
Village Museum -Tourism. Marlin
Travel - Entrepreneurial Spirit, Retail Chain, Customer First, Employer of the
Year, Marketing & Promotion. Snap‘d
Peterborough - Local Focus. Warsaw
Caves Conservation Area &
Campground - Environmental
Practices.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
NOMINEES CONT’D
The Art Shop
The Movie People
Tribal Voices
Viamede*
Village Animal Hospital
Village Inn
Village Pharmacy*
Warsaw Caves Conservation
Area & Campground*
Whetung Ojibwa Centre
Wildfire Golf Club
*Received more than one
nomination in one or more
categories
Marketing & Programs Committee
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Apsley Roofing & Exteriors
Alyssa Cook
705.656.3992
473 Old Apsley Road, Apsley
apsleyroofing.com
Apsley Roofing & Exteriors brings more
than 25 years of residential and
commercial experience to Ontario's
beautiful cottage communities
(including water-only access) from
Peterborough north to Bancroft, and
Lakefield east to Havelock. When you
choose Apsley Roofing & Exteriors, you
are choosing quality craftsmanship,
integrity and reliability, the values at
the heart of our work and the
commitments that drive our team.
Performing Arts Lakefield
Michael Rosen
Lakefield
performingartslakefield.org
Performing Arts Lakefield (PAL) has
been presenting outstanding
performances from an eclectic selection
of performers for more than thirty
years. PAL has been recognized across
the province as an active supporter of
the community of Lakefield and the
artists who perform at their concerts.
Presented in the Bryan Jones Theatre at
Lakefield College School, the venue has
been described as ―The best
performance space between Toronto
and Ottawa.‖
Rova’s Patio
Annelies & Ron Valbracht
705.876.9707
1525 Chemong Road, Peterborough
rovapatio.com
Rova's offers you the ability to enjoy
your outdoor living space whether it be
a patio, small balcony, sunroom or any
place in your yard or garden with
quality patio furniture. A retailer of
patio furniture, awnings, screen and
sun rooms, hot tubs and spas, patio
natural light covers, phantom screens,
giftware, umbrellas, pool and spa
chemicals and much more.
For all your outdoor and solarium living
needs, trust Rova‘s to give you the best
level of quality, value and service like
never before.
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AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SPONSORS
In less than two months our 15th Annual Awards of Excellence will be presented
at Quarry Golf Club, and we couldn't be more excited. There are many people
that come together to make this event truly remarkable - those who nominate
their peers, the committee volunteers who plan the event, and of course, our
nine sponsors - all Chamber members.
We thank our Awards Sponsors for their continued support of this very important
tradition. Please read on to learn about the quality products and services offered
by these establishments. Remember to support local when the need arises!
Ennismore Automotive Repair
Sponsoring Business Beautification
Tom Podd has owned and operated
Ennismore Automotive Repair for over
20 years. He offers top of the line
service for all your automotive needs
including Licensed Inspections. He is
also the area‘s local U-Haul Dealer.
Tom is heavily involved within the
community as a member of the
Chamber Board as well as the
planning and implementation
committee for PolarFest.
705.292.6044
Eastview Property Management
Sponsoring Customer Service
Excellence
Eastview Property Management
provides full property services
specializing in residential & cottage
properties in Kawartha Lakes &
Peterborough. Family owned and
operated they have been successful in
providing "one-stop shopping" for a
variety of property needs – yard
work, general maintenance & home
watch services. They work
collaboratively with other
vendors/trades to ensure the right
skills for the right work - quality and
customer satisfaction is top priority!
Reliable, reasonable and friendly special seniors' rates and customer
loyalty incentives!
eastviewpropertymanagement.ca
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Business Development Bank of
Canada
Sponsoring Entrepreneur Innovation
BDC is Canada‘s business
development bank. From over 100
business centres across the country,
BDC promotes entrepreneurship by
providing highly tailored financing,
venture capital and consulting services
to entrepreneurs. BDC works with
entrepreneurs in all industries,
through all economic cycles and
focuses on helping small and medium
sized businesses in their development
projects, local and global. BDC
manages a $17.7 billion loan and
investment portfolio and serves over
29,000 clients. Small and medium
sized businesses make up 99.8% of all
employer businesses in Canada.
bdc.ca
Darling Insurance
Sponsoring Not-for-Profit Excellence
Darling Insurance has been a
household name in East Central
Ontario since 1928. More than 85
years later we are still your best
choice for Personal, Farm, Life &
Financial Services and Commercial
Insurance. We continue to access the
latest information and technology in
order to offer you the best possible
service and coverage. Please visit any
of our four locations to meet our
experienced, dedicated staff. Or just
pick up the phone—we still make
house calls! Our Mission Statement is,
―To assist our clients with integrity,
professionalism, and efficiency, while
promoting leadership in our
community.‖
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SPONSORS CONT.
Nexicom Inc.
Sponsoring Retailer of the Year
loans complement lending by other
financial institutions as well as start-up
funding when conventional loans are
Nexicom‘s story began in 1898, when
not available. Working closely with the
Millbrook Physician, Dr. Turner,
BDC, chartered banks and credit
established the community‘s first
unions, collaborative investment
telephone line. The business soon
projects ensure the needs of the
grew to become the primary provider
business community are met.
of telephone service to the areas in
PCFDC has invested more than
and around Millbrook, Cavan and
Keene. Over 115 years later – Nexicom $20,000,000 helping 700+ small
businesses create or maintain 2600+
now provides top-of-the-line
jobs since 1985.
communications technology while
holding onto its friendly, communitycdc.on.ca
minded approach to business. This
family owned business offers
residential and business telephone
County of Peterborough
service, high speed internet, security
Sponsoring Outstanding Business
alarm systems, cable television, web
Achievement
design and hosting services
throughout Peterborough County and
Incorporated in 1863, the County of
beyond.
Peterborough is now comprised of
nexicom.net
eight local municipalities and covers an
area of 3,877 km2. The county
provides a wide variety of services to
Celtic Connection
residents including GIS, planning,
Sponsoring Tourism/Hospitality
maintaining County roads and bridges,
recycling, ambulance service, and Lang
Celtic Connection, located at 25 Queen Pioneer Village. Supporting community
St. in Lakefield, features the best of
ties and local businesses, the County
Celtic culture: Lakefield octagenarian
works hard to provide quality services
June Helwig's OMGoddess gemstone
and an environment for prosperous
and crystal jewelry, goddess fashion
growth in the Peterborough area. ―Our
apparel including exquisite handknit
History. Your Future.‖
Carraig Donn Irish knitwear, a
county.peterborough.on.ca
selection of Haliburton's Earth Tones
Studio percussion instruments and
bodhran drum workshops, gorgeous
RBC Royal Bank
sterling silver claddagh and celtic
weave jewelry, amazing organic celtic Sponsoring Citizen of the Year
weave soaps, master carver Fred
Primeau's Little People Gnomes and
At RBC, we strive to earn the right to
the Glass House wee fairies and
be our clients‘ first choice by offering
dragons collection. The popular bimonthly Goddess Nights events always holistic, customized solutions to our
sell out and you may reserve your own clients on a regular basis. One in four
private Goddess Nights events for your
businesses in Canada entrust RBC with
staff, family and/or friends. Inquire
their business banking needs. We are
about our new Goddess Days events!
It‘s a wee shoppe and you‘ll be lovin‘
the leading financial institution serving
it.
small and commercial businesses
iamceltic.com
across the country. ‗Advice you can
bank on,‘ goes beyond our brand
Peterborough Community Futures
promise, it‘s about giving business
Development Corporation
owners the peace of mind and advice
Sponsoring Young Professional
they deserve. We are proud to have
The Peterborough Community Futures
been recognized as ―Best Commercial
Development Corporation (PCFDC) is a
Bank in Canada‖ by World Finance in
federally funded lending agency
providing loans of up to $150,000 to
September 2013.
small businesses in the City and
rbc.com
County of Peterborough. The PCFDC
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
FALL RESTAURANT HOP
For more photos of the event,
take a look at our album.
Our September Business After Hours was an occasion for Members and
friends to join in a Restaurant Hop of downtown Lakefield. Four stops were
included in the Hop, and all Member restaurants were invited to showcase
a sample of their choice during the networking portion of the evening.
After meeting at the Chamber office, Hoppers visited 1. Cassis Bistro, 2.
Nuttshell Next Door Café, 3. the chocolate rabbit and 4. Canoe & Paddle
pub. Read on to learn more about your fellow members and the fantastic
ideas they have been cooking up.
CASSIS BISTRO
Restaurant Hoppers got cozy in the small, elegant French bistro on Queen
Street. With beautiful décor and friendly staff, our visit at Cassis was a
great stop on the tour. Both Jacqui and Sandy greeted the tour groups and
shared with us the story of their restaurant. They take great pride in
sourcing their ingredients locally, from the chevre to the salad ingredients,
as well as their impressive sourcing of local game. Keep an eye out for
their upcoming Feast of Game - running over the last weekend of October
and the first weekend of November. Chef Daniel will prepare a meal fit for
royalty, complete with venison, duck, rabbit and elk.
4 stops on the Hop in Lakefield
NUTTSHELL NEXT DOOR CAFÉ
Chef Jay Nutt welcomed Hoppers with a sampling of local spirits of Ontario
wines and craft beers. The bright café space was transformed to give an
idea of the Nuttshell at Night set-up. The dinner series is offered each
Friday and Saturday throughout October and showcases the amazing
talents of Chef Jay Nutt and his menu of seasonal offerings. Jay offered
insight in to his experience opening and running the café on Queen Street.
He explained the concept of ―Catering to your area code,‖ which
complements the ―Support local‖ mantra. He tailors his creations to meet
the tastes, interests, and comfort levels of locals, and encourages others to
do the same. He also championed the idea of the Kawarthas as a
destination for every season - not just for cottage time in the summer. We
couldn‘t agree more and one look at our Chamber membership will reveal
a plethora of fantastic businesses and organizations that have so much to
offer - all year long.
The daily specials at Cassis Bistro
Interested in sharing your upcoming events & specials?
The Chamber offers special
advertising rates for our monthly
section in snap‘d Peterborough. We
have a couple of spots left for
November & December - the perfect
time to advertise for the holidays!
Contact Sylvia for more info.
705.652.6963
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Chef Jay Nutt discusses sourcing local, catering to
local tastes, and promoting this area year-round
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
FALL RESTAURANT HOP
CONT’D
THE CHOCOLATE RABBIT
A delicious waft of chocolate greeted the touring Hoppers as we entered the
door of the chocolate rabbit. Lois MacEachern welcomed us with a warm
hello and plates piled high with treats. Lois and her helpers make their
products on site and the shop is filled to the brim with chocolates, teas and
other beverages, and gift items. Our Hoppers were fortunate to try a limited
edition chocolate truffle line which features local goat‘s cheese from Cross
Wind Farm in Keene. Orange cranberry or lemon thyme were just two of a
number of varieties Lois is preparing in her kitchen. Lois gave the tours an
inside look into her operations as a chocolatier and small business owner,
and reminded us that chocolate is the perfect dessert idea - and you‘ll find
no shortage of inspiration at the chocolate rabbit.
Lois MacEachern divulges the delicious filling
combinations in her goat‘s cheese truffles
The canoe inspired the name & design of the pub
CANOE & PADDLE
The Exton & Dobson families hosted the last stop on the Hop in their new
pub - the Canoe & Paddle. Still under construction, Members got a sneak
peak in to the gorgeous bar and restaurant, and there was no mistake of
the influencing theme - the canoe. A beautiful cedar-strip canoe hangs over
the bar and will serve as a wine and glass rack.
The varieties of wood used are a tribute to the canoeing heritage of the
Kawarthas. The bar front features cedar and cherry strips as a homage to
the Lakefield Canoe Company. Chef Martin, of La Mesita, was introduced to
the crowd and he offered samples (both actual and descriptive) of the fare
that will be offered with the pub‘s opening this October. Get ready for
traditional British pub fare with a unique twist, as well as lots of themed
nights - Mexican, quiz and live music events, are a few examples of what is
coming up at the pub!
Nick Exton serves up a sample of local brew
THANK YOU
A BIG thank you to all of our hosts for welcoming well over 40 Hoppers
and sharing their stories, and their delectable prepared food. The
evening was a testament to the outstanding culinary offerings of this
area.
Although we couldn‘t make it to their physical location, we are very
grateful to The Lantern Restaurant & Grill, Stoney Lake, and Six
Foot Bay Resort , Buckhorn, for providing samples during the
networking portion of the evening.
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MUNICIPLE ELECTIONS UPDATE
Municipal elections will take place for
all of Ontario on Monday,
October 27, 2014.
Below is an unofficial list of
declared candidates for Council, as of
date of circulation. School Board
Trustee nominations can be found on
the municipal websites.
Mun. of Trent Lakes
 Mayor
 Janet Clarkson
 Bev Matthews
 Deputy Mayor
 Ronald Windover
 Peter Franzen
 Rick Aube
 Councillor at Large
 Dick Persson, Acclaimed
 Councillor for Harvey Ward - Peter
Raymond, Acclaimed
 Councillor for Galway-Cavendish
Ward
 Richard Wackernagel CD
 Madeline Pearson
 Terry Lambshead
Twp. of Selwyn
 Mayor
 Mary Smith
 Arthur Tarala
 Deputy Mayor
 Sherry Senis, Acclaimed
 Councillor for Ennismore
 Donna Ballantyne
 Leon Jegeris
 Councillor for Smith
 Gerry Herron
 Cindy Windover
 Councillor for Lakefield
 Bill Dummitt
 Brian Fawcett
 Anita Locke
 Robert Small
Twp. of Douro-Dummer
 Mayor - James Murray Jones,
Acclaimed
 Deputy Mayor - Karl Moher,
Acclaimed
 Councillor Ward 1 Douro Ward
 Roy Anderson
 Ray Johnston
 Marc Trudeau
 Councillor Ward 2 Dummer Ward
 Shelagh Landsmann
 Brent Whetung
 Councillor at Large
 Thomas Watt
 Dennis Whiteman
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Twp. of North Kawartha
 Mayor:
 Jim Whelan
 Rick Woodcock
 Deputy Mayor
 Jim Empringham
 Doug Hutton
 Councillor Chandos - Jim O‘Shea,
Acclaimed
 Councillor Burleigh-Anstruther
 Carolyn Amyotte
 Richard Sayers
 David Wease
 Councillor at Large:
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BOARD MEMBERS
Executive
Heather Sadler, President
EcoVue Consulting Services
Kris Keller, Vice President
RBC Kawartha Lakeshore
John Penny, Secretary-Treasurer
JC Penny Accounting & Tax Services
Directors
Garry Douglas, North Kawartha Design
Kevin Dyck, Kingdon Timber Mart
Gillian Exton, Stuff
Brian Harrington, Clearview Cottage Resort
COMING EVENTS
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
A Wealth of Choice Business Showcase
WEDNESDAY, October 29, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lakefield College School
Please note the change in date for our upcoming local business showcase. A
Wealth of Choice offers Chamber members a chance to showcase their services
and products to the broader community. Located in Upper Hadden Hall at the
beautiful Lakefield College School (LCS), this event will preview 30 Chamber
businesses and organizations. Samples and door prizes are greatly encouraged this will draw visitors to your booth and bring more people through the door.
LCS will also be offering tours of the grounds at appointed times throughout the
evening to interested guests. Have you registered yet? Tables are very limited so
we are asking that Members arrange to bring their own. The few that are
available are going quickly, so register here sooner than later!
Esther Inglis, Gallery On The Lake
Bryan Kingdon, ISL Insurance
Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts
Kathy Newton, Eastview Property
Management
Tom Podd, Ennismore Automotive Repair
Dan Rosborough, Rosborough Accounting &
Consulting
Chris Wilson, Let‘s Get Digital
STAFF
Sherry Boyce-Found
General Manager
[email protected]
Jasmine Sager
Membership Coordinator
[email protected]
Sylvia Dick
Engagement Coordinator
[email protected]
ServiceOntario Office
Deb Lowcock, Supervisor
[email protected]
Krista Laidley, Assistant Supervisor
Paula Edwards, Customer Service Rep.
Carla Hunt, Customer Service Rep.
Jennifer Kidd, Customer Service Rep.
Deb Yandt, Customer Service Rep.
LOCATIONS
Business Office
12 Queen St. Lkfld., PO Box 537
P: 705.652.6963 T: 1.888.565.8888
F: 705.652.9140
GALA & AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
SATURDAY, November 15th, 6:00 p.m.
Quarry Golf Club
This premier event is quickly approaching, and we are thrilled to announce the
Gala will take place at Quarry Golf Club. Join us in recognizing outstanding
businesses, organizations, and professionals for their contributions and
advancements. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m., and dinner, awards and live
auction will follow at 7 p.m.
Call the Chamber Office now to reserve your place - 705.652.6963 or click here.
Don‘t delay, this event always sells out.
Auction donations are GREATLY appreciated.
DECEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Date TBD 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kawartha Lakes Construction
It‘s the most wonderful time of the year – and that means Kawartha Lakes
Construction is hosting their annual ―Christmas Drop In.‖ All Chamber members
are invited to join KLC‘s event, which will also serve as our Business After Hours
for December.
Join the festivities and take in the sights, sounds and smells of holiday baking,
music, warming beverages and so much more. Don‘t forget to bring an
unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item for the Lioness Toy Drive. Please
watch for the confirmed date in our weekly NewsFlash!
JANUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
TUESDAY, January 27th, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Young’s Point Personal Training Services
Save the date for our January Business After Hours - the first of the New Year!
Details will follow, so please keep an eye on our events page.
ServiceOntario Office
133 Water St. Lkfld., PO Box 537
P: 705.652.3141 F: 705.652.0134
Apsley Self-Serve Information Display
Collocating with Cabin Café & Shoppe
9988 Hwy. 28, Apsley
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