June 2010 - East Kawartha Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome!<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and staff at the <strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong>, we would like to welcome Deb Dzurko to the Board. Deb has been part<br />
<strong>of</strong> the chamber through the Business Development Bank <strong>of</strong> Canada and is now<br />
excited to take on her new Directorship role. To learn more about Deb, please see<br />
page 4.<br />
Register Today: 4th Annual Golf Tournament<br />
This is going to prove to be our best Golf Tournament in 4 years so don't miss out!<br />
Where: Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Road, Peterborough)<br />
When: Thursday July 8th<br />
Cost: $175.00<br />
Tournament includes golf, cart, Steak barbeque, prizes, use <strong>of</strong> the locker rooms, bag drop<br />
<strong>of</strong>f and lots <strong>of</strong> fun! Partial proceeds this year will be going to Lakefield Youth Unlimited.<br />
Thanks to our sponsors, there are some amazing prizes for this year’s tournament:<br />
Hole #2 Atlantic City Golf Vacation<br />
Hole #4 Golf Vacation for 2 at a selected Fairmont Resort<br />
Hole #12 $10,000<br />
Hole #16 Golf Vacation for 2 at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort<br />
And, as always there are prizes for: Closest to the Pin Men and Ladies (Hole #2), Men's<br />
Long Drive (Hole # 18) and Ladies Long Drive (Hole #9). And, as a special treat this<br />
year, Hole #10 is the “Closest to the Raft,” where you could win a one week rental hot<br />
tub from RotoSpa.<br />
Sponsored by Tony Davidson <strong>of</strong> RBC Dominion Securities and 107.9 The Breeze/Star 93.3.<br />
You won't want to miss this tournament! Registration forms can be picked up at the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fice or on-line and faxed back or dropped <strong>of</strong>f. Credit Card payments are accepted.<br />
See you on the links!<br />
SUMMER HOURS<br />
Our summer hours begin the last weekend <strong>of</strong> <strong>June</strong>. Based on 2009 statistics<br />
and subsequent recommendations, the summer hours <strong>of</strong> operation are:<br />
Lakefield Office<br />
12 Queen St.<br />
Monday 10:00 - 4:30<br />
Tuesday 10:00 - 4 :30<br />
Wednesday 10:00 - 5:00<br />
Thursday 10:00 - 5:00<br />
Friday 10:00 - 6:00<br />
Saturday 10:00 - 6:00<br />
Sunday 11:00 - 3:00<br />
Apsley Office<br />
135 Burleigh St. (Royal LePage <strong>of</strong>fice)<br />
Wednesday 10:30 - 5:00<br />
Thursday 10:30 - 5:00<br />
Friday 10:30 - 6:00<br />
Saturday 10:00 - 5:00<br />
Come see our<br />
new location!<br />
Inside this issue:<br />
President’s Communiqué;<br />
Summer Hours<br />
Welcome New Members 3<br />
Our <strong>Chamber</strong> Team is<br />
Growing<br />
Your Guide to Local<br />
Business <strong>2010</strong>-2011<br />
Annual Wine Pairing to<br />
Support Camp <strong>Kawartha</strong><br />
Member News<br />
You Can’t Buy<br />
Happiness… But Maybe<br />
You Can Teach It!<br />
Business After Hours at<br />
FreeFlo Physiotherapy<br />
Coming Events<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
Volume 10, Issue 4<br />
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Mark Your Calendar<br />
JUNE<br />
� 15th - Breakfast Club - Making<br />
Your Business Accessible at the<br />
Marshland Centre.<br />
� 21st - Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.,<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Office.<br />
� 22nd - Business After Hours in<br />
Apsley at Haa-Choo, Best <strong>of</strong><br />
Hearing Centre & Paget Denture<br />
Clinic<br />
� 30th - Golf Tournament<br />
Registration Deadline<br />
JULY<br />
� 1st - <strong>Chamber</strong> Office open, License<br />
Office closed.<br />
� 8th - 4th Annual Golf<br />
Tournament, see page 11 for<br />
registration form.<br />
� 19th - Board Meeting., 6:00 p.m.,<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Office.<br />
AUGUST<br />
� 2nd - <strong>Chamber</strong> Office open,<br />
License Office closed.<br />
� 14th - Lakefield Sidewalk Sale
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Do you have a<br />
few hours a<br />
month to volunteer<br />
for your<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong>? Consider<br />
joining<br />
one <strong>of</strong> these<br />
Committees:<br />
� Finance<br />
� Governance<br />
� Human Resources<br />
� Marketing<br />
� Membership<br />
� Nominating<br />
� Programs &<br />
Events<br />
� Public Policy<br />
Or we can always<br />
use extra hands<br />
in the <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG COMMUNITY.<br />
President’s Communiqué<br />
Hello fellow members!<br />
With the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />
volunteer recognition<br />
breakfast in April, we<br />
wish to thank again all<br />
those volunteers who<br />
contribute their time and<br />
talent to the chamber.<br />
We especially thank<br />
those who contribute on<br />
our many committees<br />
and on our board <strong>of</strong><br />
directors. Without these<br />
volunteers, we would<br />
not be where we are as a<br />
chamber. My thanks<br />
again.<br />
The Township <strong>of</strong> Smith<br />
Ennismore Lakefield is<br />
preparing to redo the<br />
road and the parking lot<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> and adjacent<br />
to our license bureau.<br />
Please be aware <strong>of</strong> some<br />
inconvenience this<br />
summer. However, we<br />
will end up with newly<br />
paved parking lots,<br />
curbs, gutters, and a<br />
newly paved road when<br />
all is completed.<br />
As indicated in our last<br />
Annual General<br />
Meeting, the chamber is<br />
embarking on a new<br />
strategic plan for the<br />
next five years. We<br />
intend to form a task<br />
force to assist us in this<br />
visioning process. If<br />
you would like to be on<br />
this task force, please<br />
contact the chamber<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice at 652-6963 or<br />
myself at 652-1100. We<br />
intend to hire a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional facilitator<br />
and we will begin our<br />
work on this task in<br />
September. We expect<br />
to complete this process<br />
and deliver a new five<br />
year strategic plan at the<br />
next annual general<br />
meeting in February<br />
2011.<br />
Those <strong>of</strong> you who have<br />
traveled in the northern<br />
area <strong>of</strong> our influence will<br />
note that our Apsley<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice has been relocated<br />
to downtown Apsley.<br />
The <strong>of</strong>fice is now in the<br />
building occupied by<br />
Royal Lepage Frank Real<br />
Estate. With this<br />
location, we will have a<br />
year round presence in<br />
Apsley. We intend to<br />
staff this <strong>of</strong>fice for<br />
approximately 3 months,<br />
with the balance <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year being accessible<br />
through Royal Lepage<br />
Frank Real Estate. We<br />
thank the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong><br />
Crawford Building<br />
Consultants for the<br />
moving arrangements<br />
and the two workers<br />
arranged by the real<br />
estate <strong>of</strong>fice who<br />
contributed the labour<br />
to move furniture and<br />
boxes.<br />
There are still<br />
opportunities available<br />
to become a member <strong>of</strong><br />
our board <strong>of</strong> directors.<br />
This is a unique<br />
opportunity where you<br />
can join other likeminded<br />
and talented<br />
small business owners to<br />
help provide viable<br />
management to our<br />
chamber. It also<br />
provides an opportunity<br />
to network with your<br />
peers and get your name<br />
out into the community.<br />
We need two more<br />
directors to provide<br />
sufficient services to our<br />
members. If you are<br />
interested, please contact<br />
the chamber <strong>of</strong>fice or<br />
myself.<br />
Dick Crawford<br />
President
Membership Committee<br />
Welcome New Members<br />
Best <strong>of</strong> Hearing<br />
Centre<br />
Sharon Canzi<br />
267 Charlotte St.,<br />
Peterborough<br />
705 742-6134<br />
best<strong>of</strong>hearing@gmail.com<br />
Best <strong>of</strong> Hearing Centre is<br />
a locally owned and<br />
operated family business<br />
that has been serving the<br />
community since 1997.<br />
Now with its third<br />
location in Peterborough.<br />
Sharon Canzi, owner/<br />
operator has 25 years’<br />
experience testing hearing<br />
and fitting hearing aids.<br />
The business has been<br />
built by referral is very<br />
grateful for the wonderful<br />
clients who have put their<br />
trust and confidence in<br />
their service. Sharon<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers complimentary<br />
consultations to share her<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge<br />
and personal experience<br />
with you.<br />
Indian River Reptile<br />
Zoo<br />
Ted & Bry Loyst<br />
2206 County Rd. #38<br />
RR3, Indian River<br />
705-639-1443<br />
www.ReptileZoo.org<br />
Indian River Reptile Zoo is<br />
unique in Canada and is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the most modern<br />
and exciting specialized<br />
animal centres in the world!<br />
Here you can see snakes,<br />
lizards, monitors, alligators,<br />
turtles, crocodiles and even<br />
special guest animals such<br />
as monkeys and more! The<br />
animals are housed in state<br />
<strong>of</strong> the art, climate<br />
controlled facilities<br />
specifically designed to<br />
house reptiles. We are<br />
open to the public May 1<br />
to September 30, 10am to<br />
5pm daily.<br />
Pathway Electric<br />
Ltd.<br />
Stephen & Tammy<br />
Underwood<br />
3164 Fire Route 50,<br />
Lakefield<br />
705-654-3088<br />
pathwayelectric@hotmail.<br />
com<br />
Fully licensed electrician<br />
with Master designation.<br />
Over 15 years experience<br />
with commercial,<br />
residential and industrial.<br />
Renovations and<br />
EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG<br />
maintenance. New and<br />
upgraded services are our<br />
specialties. Free estimates.<br />
Quality guaranteed.<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
services. As a result,<br />
Darling Insurance is able<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer clients a broad<br />
range <strong>of</strong> products,<br />
tailored to individual<br />
needs and at competitive<br />
prices.<br />
Reach Harbour<br />
Norm & Jamie Cowal<br />
2360 Armstrong Lane E.<br />
RR1, Lakefield<br />
705-657-8747<br />
www.reachharbour.com<br />
Sit back, relax, and take in<br />
the magnificent scenery<br />
and spectacular sunsets<br />
right from your own boat<br />
slip or cottage. Swim in<br />
the clear waters, fish<br />
amongst the many islands<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lake or cruise along<br />
the historic canal system.<br />
Nestled in a cozy bay, in a<br />
park like setting, Reach<br />
Harbour is located along<br />
the southern shore <strong>of</strong><br />
Lower Buckhorn Lake<br />
(between locks 30 and 31)<br />
on the historic Trent-<br />
Severn Waterway. Reach<br />
Harbour is just minutes<br />
away by boat or car to the<br />
picturesque town <strong>of</strong><br />
Buckhorn. Only 30<br />
minutes north <strong>of</strong><br />
Peterborough and only 2<br />
hours drive from Toronto.<br />
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EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG COMMUNITY.<br />
Our <strong>Chamber</strong> Team is Growing!<br />
Robyn Trew<br />
Lakefield Summer Student<br />
Hi Folks! My name is Robyn<br />
Trew, and I am one <strong>of</strong> the two new<br />
additions to the <strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> team as the Special Events<br />
& Tourism Coordinator summer<br />
student, here in the Lakefield Office.<br />
Growing up in the small town <strong>of</strong><br />
Hillsdale, just north <strong>of</strong> Barrie, allowed<br />
me to make the easy transition into<br />
the <strong>East</strong>ern <strong>Kawartha</strong> Lakes Region,<br />
settling in Peterborough for the past<br />
four years as I completed my<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Arts Honours Degree in<br />
International Development and<br />
Political Studies at Trent University.<br />
This fall, I will be continuing my<br />
education at Centennial College’s<br />
Centre for Creative Communications<br />
for a post-graduate diploma in<br />
Advertising Account Management.<br />
I am looking forward to getting<br />
the chance to meet each <strong>of</strong> you and<br />
providing referrals and information<br />
on what the <strong>Kawartha</strong> Lakes has to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer. I cannot wait for the summer<br />
season to get into full swing, and<br />
would love for you to stop by and say<br />
hello to us here underneath the clocktower<br />
whenever you are in town.<br />
Enjoy your summer!<br />
Caroline Sadlier<br />
Apsley Summer Student<br />
Hello everyone! My name is<br />
Caroline Sadlier and I am the other<br />
new summer student at the <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. I<br />
will be spending most <strong>of</strong> my time in<br />
Lakefield until the end <strong>of</strong> <strong>June</strong>. In<br />
July and August I will be in our newly<br />
relocated downtown Apsley <strong>of</strong>fice. I<br />
am very excited to open and be ready<br />
for the public at the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />
month.<br />
I was born and raised in the <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Kawartha</strong> Lakes area. I attended<br />
Ridpath Public School and then<br />
Lakefield High School. Upon<br />
graduating, I chose to study at<br />
Laurentian University in Sudbury.<br />
Having completed my second year <strong>of</strong><br />
a Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science Degree,<br />
majoring in Zoology, I will be<br />
heading to the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Helsinki, Finland in the fall for a year.<br />
I am a firm believer in travel and<br />
the discovery <strong>of</strong> new places and<br />
people. However, I am equally happy<br />
to be home. I enjoy the forests and<br />
lakes <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Kawartha</strong> Lakes region<br />
and am looking forward to spending<br />
my summer in this area. Please feel<br />
free to drop by and check out our<br />
new Apsley <strong>of</strong>fice at 135 Burleigh St .<br />
Deb Dzurko <strong>of</strong><br />
Business Development<br />
Bank <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
Director<br />
My husband Steve and I<br />
relocated to Ennismore from Aurora<br />
almost 22 years ago with our two<br />
children, Mark and Christen and have<br />
made this a place we are proud to call<br />
“home”. I began my career in<br />
banking with this move and joined<br />
RBC. Through various positions and<br />
roles within the organization, I very<br />
quickly learned that I could make a<br />
difference working with<br />
entrepreneurs and this is where my<br />
career took another turn. I joined the<br />
Business Development Bank (BDC)<br />
last year. I am responsible for<br />
commercial financing and consulting<br />
throughout the area and enjoy<br />
working with entrepreneurs to help<br />
them achieve their goals.<br />
I have also enjoyed community<br />
involvement for 7 years with Big<br />
Brothers/Big Sisters and their inschool<br />
mentoring program. I<br />
currently sit on the panel <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Research Alliance Group for<br />
Peterborough and Durham which is<br />
an alliance between organizations and<br />
angel investors who’s goal is to link<br />
emerging technology and businesses<br />
to resource providers with the<br />
ultimate goal <strong>of</strong> driving job creation,<br />
revenue growth, and social benefits in<br />
our local communities. Most recently<br />
I spent the past 2 years as Chair <strong>of</strong><br />
the fundraising committee for the<br />
<strong>2010</strong> Canada Wide Science Fair<br />
which was recently held in<br />
Peterborough. I have been a member<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong> for a number <strong>of</strong><br />
years and look forward to my new<br />
role on the Board.
Did You Receive Your Directory?<br />
The <strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> has released their <strong>2010</strong>/2011 business<br />
directory: Your Guide to Local Business, with once again over 300 member businesses<br />
listed in categories from Accommodations to Water & Wells.<br />
Last year’s edition introduced a new format, which won an award from the Ontario<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>. This year continues the award-winning format, with some<br />
improvements and a survey response card to assess the community interest in the<br />
guide. Lazer Graphics once again handled overall design, assembly and printing.<br />
Distribution has been expanded to all residents <strong>of</strong> Douro-Dummer, Galway-<br />
Cavendish & Harvey, North <strong>Kawartha</strong> and Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, by mail starting<br />
on May 28 th … all member businesses and high traffic tourist locations are also<br />
included.<br />
Dick Crawford, President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> reports that<br />
“with a new marketing strategy, a new name, and a new corporate branding and advertising<br />
strategy, we will make important progress in a number <strong>of</strong> related areas, including<br />
a new web site. This guide to local business is important to our members.”<br />
Jim Patterson<br />
Chair, Marketing Committee<br />
DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR SURVEY<br />
CARD FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!<br />
Jason Dulmage <strong>of</strong> Monidax Inc., (left) and Jim Patterson <strong>of</strong> View from the Duck Pond<br />
Inc. (right) welcome the <strong>2010</strong>-2011 Business Directory on May 28th upon delivery. Jason<br />
and Jim are members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Marketing Committee, along with Chantal Saville<br />
<strong>of</strong> Saville Publishing and David Goyette <strong>of</strong> Public Words who are absent from this photo.<br />
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<strong>2010</strong> - 2011<br />
Your Guide to<br />
Local Business<br />
If you haven’t already<br />
received your copy,<br />
look for it in the mail.<br />
Over 15, 000 copies<br />
will also be sent to<br />
homes and<br />
businesses in the<br />
area and displayed at<br />
high traffic locations.<br />
Additional copies are<br />
available in our<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
A survey card is<br />
included on pg49 <strong>of</strong><br />
this year’s<br />
publication.<br />
Complete yours and<br />
return it to the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice by<br />
<strong>June</strong> 30th to be<br />
entered in a draw<br />
for a $100 gift<br />
certificate -<br />
redeemable at any<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> member’s<br />
business <strong>of</strong> your<br />
choosing.<br />
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Kelly Green-Podd & her staff were gracious<br />
hosts at the Old Bridge Inn.<br />
(Photo by Kris Keller)<br />
Shari Darling, pictured above, “the sophisticated<br />
wino” taught guests the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
proper wine pairing (Photo by Kris Keller)<br />
OUR THANKS TO:<br />
Course Sponsors<br />
Griffin’s<br />
Greenhouses<br />
CHUM Radio<br />
Collins Barrow<br />
<strong>Kawartha</strong>s<br />
Black Diamond<br />
Golf Club<br />
Sommelier Sponsor<br />
Jones DeLaurier<br />
Insurance<br />
Management Inc.<br />
Wine Sponsor<br />
Nightingale<br />
Nursing Registry<br />
Our Hosts<br />
Old Bridge Inn<br />
Shari Darling<br />
EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG COMMUNITY.<br />
Programs & Events<br />
Annual Wine and Dinner Pairing Event in<br />
Support <strong>of</strong> Camp <strong>Kawartha</strong><br />
Saturday March 27 th<br />
marked the date <strong>East</strong><br />
<strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong>’s Annual Wine<br />
Pairing Fundraiser with<br />
Camp <strong>Kawartha</strong> as the<br />
Charity <strong>of</strong> Choice. This<br />
event featured Shari<br />
Darling “the sophisticated<br />
wino” who paired wine<br />
with creations from Chef<br />
Evan Podd <strong>of</strong> the Old<br />
Bridge Inn (Young’s<br />
Point). Hors D’oeuvres<br />
and a five course dinner<br />
were prepared at The Old<br />
Bridge Inn amongst an<br />
intimate setting, using food<br />
sources within a 100 km<br />
radius while supporting<br />
local farmers and<br />
wholesalers. Each course<br />
was accompanied by wine,<br />
and Shari Darling taught<br />
each guest about wine<br />
selection, pairing wine with<br />
food and tips on preparing<br />
Lisa & Doug McConnell <strong>of</strong> Sunlife Financial<br />
and Seimans enjoyed their evening <strong>of</strong> friends,<br />
food and wine. (Photo by Kris Keller)<br />
Ade & Abi Adusi <strong>of</strong> Operitel Corporation and<br />
an independent lawyer enjoy a glass <strong>of</strong> wine<br />
while enjoying fabulously paired foods prepared<br />
by the Old Bridge Inn. (Photo by Kris<br />
Keller)<br />
food with wine. Each guest<br />
also left the event with a<br />
wine pairing wheel to help<br />
make wine selections at<br />
home.<br />
Camp <strong>Kawartha</strong> is a local<br />
children’s camp featuring<br />
environmental education<br />
to the next generation;<br />
teaching children to live<br />
differently and sustainably<br />
by showcasing alternative<br />
energy in action, and green<br />
architecture, while instilling<br />
a unique appreciation for<br />
nature, our environment<br />
and wildlife. On <strong>June</strong> 1,<br />
the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
acknowledged Camp<br />
<strong>Kawartha</strong> as a very<br />
deserving charity with a<br />
financial donation <strong>of</strong><br />
$1250.00.<br />
A huge thank you goes out<br />
to Griffin’s Greenhouses,<br />
CHUM Radio (Energy 99.7<br />
and Country 105), Collins<br />
Barrow <strong>Kawartha</strong>, Jones<br />
DeLauriers Insurance<br />
Management Inc., and<br />
Nightingale Nursing<br />
Registry Ltd, Shari Darling,<br />
Chef Evan Podd and The<br />
Old Bridge Inn for<br />
sponsoring this successful<br />
event.<br />
Dick Crawford (right) and Sally Harding (middle) present<br />
Jacob Rodenburg (left) <strong>of</strong> Camp <strong>Kawartha</strong> with a generous<br />
$1,250 donation.
Member News<br />
FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
GRAND OPENING<br />
The new Lakefield<br />
Farmers’ Market <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
grand opening was held<br />
on May 20th at 2:00 pm.<br />
. Local dignitaries were<br />
on hand for the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
opening, along with<br />
Town Crier, Tom<br />
MacMillan, who rang<br />
the market OPEN. Visit<br />
the market, in the<br />
parking lot <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Lakefield-Smith<br />
Community Centre/<br />
Arena, every Thursday<br />
until October 14th, from<br />
2:00 - 6:00 p.m., with<br />
extended summer hours.<br />
www.lakefieldfarmersmarket<br />
.net<br />
LAKEFIELD IGA IS<br />
NOW LAKEFIELD<br />
FOODLAND<br />
In April <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
Lakefield IGA<br />
completed a major store<br />
renovation. The remodel<br />
includes a new produce<br />
and floral department,<br />
expanded icecream<br />
freezers, new bakery and<br />
cake display cases,<br />
expanded cheese display<br />
case, grab and go hot<br />
food counter, new large<br />
chicken rotisserie and<br />
floor, lighting and ceiling<br />
upgrades. All <strong>of</strong> the new<br />
equipment is energy<br />
efficient and will<br />
significantly reduce<br />
electricity consumption.<br />
Wherever possible local<br />
trades were used to<br />
complete the renovation.<br />
Along with the<br />
renovation came a brand<br />
new name…<br />
LAKEFIELD<br />
FOODLAND.<br />
Foodland is now<br />
open 24 hours a day, 7<br />
days a week and only<br />
closes three days a year<br />
(<strong>East</strong>er Sunday, Christmas<br />
day and New Years Day).<br />
Fresh food, friendly<br />
neighbours. The same great<br />
customer service and product<br />
fresh guarantee or your money<br />
back.<br />
ADVERTISE WITH US!<br />
BUSINESS CARD SIZE $30 per month or 4<br />
months for the price <strong>of</strong> 3 (that’s only $22.50/<br />
month).<br />
1/6 PAGE SIZE<br />
$50 per month or 4 months for the price <strong>of</strong> 3<br />
(that’s saving $12.50 per month).<br />
CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE<br />
EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG<br />
IRONBRIDGE BAKERY<br />
NOW OPEN AT<br />
YOUNG’S POINT<br />
GENERAL STORE<br />
Sue Dunford<br />
Ironbridge Bakery<br />
has just opened it’s<br />
doors as part <strong>of</strong> Young’s<br />
Point General Store.<br />
Open Thursday to<br />
Sunday in <strong>June</strong> and<br />
extending their hours to<br />
7 days a week starting<br />
on July 1st, Sue<br />
Dunford, <strong>of</strong> Ironbridge<br />
Bakery, prepares frozen<br />
and microwaveable<br />
meals like lasagna and<br />
shepherd’s pie as a<br />
convenience for boaters<br />
and cottagers.<br />
Everything is baked<br />
right on site. The menu<br />
includes everything from<br />
fresh baked pies and<br />
butter tarts to sausage<br />
rolls and fresh bread.<br />
Visit Sue and the<br />
Ironbridge Bakery team<br />
at Young’s Point<br />
General Store to pick up<br />
your delectables.<br />
705-652-3731<br />
V OLUME 10, ISSUE 4<br />
JUNE <strong>2010</strong><br />
DON’T<br />
FORGET!<br />
DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT YOUR<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY SURVEY FOR A<br />
CHANCE TO WIN!<br />
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EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG COMMUNITY.<br />
Benefit Facts by Brian Bulger - Group Insurance Plan Representative<br />
You Can’t Buy Happiness… But Maybe You Can Teach It!<br />
If your employees aren't<br />
happy with your firm's<br />
benefit plan, maybe you<br />
should tell them more about<br />
it. In a recent national<br />
survey, employee<br />
satisfaction with group<br />
benefits was highest among<br />
people who said they<br />
understand their coverage.<br />
But good employee<br />
communication doesn't<br />
mean a steady stream <strong>of</strong><br />
details. Instead, a few key<br />
points can give your plan's<br />
participants the most<br />
effective foundation.<br />
* Employees should know<br />
how much they each<br />
contribute to the cost <strong>of</strong><br />
coverage - and they should<br />
pay a portion <strong>of</strong> it.<br />
Participation makes<br />
employees better consumers.<br />
And if your plan includes<br />
disability coverage,<br />
remember there are tax<br />
advantages to employees if<br />
they pay all <strong>of</strong> this premium<br />
for this benefit.<br />
* While your employees will<br />
receive Benefit Booklets<br />
detailing the coverages they<br />
have, it's a good idea to walk<br />
them through an overview<br />
<strong>of</strong> the program. If they<br />
broadly know the kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
coverage they have without<br />
looking them up, they'll<br />
know when to contact the<br />
plan's insurer to submit a<br />
claim.<br />
* If at all possible, your<br />
employees should have<br />
direct access to your agent<br />
and insurer, preferably by<br />
local and toll free telephone<br />
numbers and the internet.<br />
With easy access to the<br />
experts who provide your<br />
coverage, employees and<br />
their family members can<br />
get immediate, personal<br />
answers to their concerns.<br />
This type <strong>of</strong> service will<br />
save your plan<br />
administrator and firm time<br />
and ensure your employees<br />
get fast, accurate answers.<br />
By taking care <strong>of</strong> the basics,<br />
you will build a solid<br />
foundation for your benefit<br />
program and your role in<br />
delivering the<br />
program will be<br />
clear to everyone.<br />
In turn, your<br />
knowledgeable<br />
employees will be<br />
more satisfied<br />
with your plan<br />
and better<br />
appreciate the<br />
value <strong>of</strong> the<br />
coverage you<br />
provide.<br />
If you wish to know more about<br />
the many benefits <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Chamber</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Group Insurance<br />
Plan, please call Brian at 705-<br />
741-1400. You can also view<br />
www.buychambers.ca and<br />
www.chambersgroupplan.com.
Business After Hours<br />
FreeFlo Physiotherapy<br />
May is National<br />
Physiotherapy Month. What<br />
better way to celebrate than<br />
with the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Business<br />
After Hours hosted by<br />
FreeFlo Physiotherapy, right<br />
here in Lakefield.<br />
FreeFlo Physiotherapy<br />
welcomed over twenty<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> members on May<br />
25th with wine, cheese,<br />
snacks, friendly conversation,<br />
and various stations setup to<br />
showcase what their business<br />
has to <strong>of</strong>fer. Graham<br />
Florence (B. Sc. PT,<br />
RCAMT) and Ryan Freeburn<br />
(M. Sc. PT, MCPA) and the<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> the FreeFlo team were<br />
on hand to showcase the<br />
physiotherapy and massage<br />
services available through<br />
FreeFlo. In November 2008<br />
Graham and Ryan joined<br />
forces with Kendra Fleming<br />
(RMT) to provide Lakefield<br />
with physiotherapy and<br />
massage therapy services.<br />
Physiotherapists aim to<br />
combine in-depth knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> how the body works with<br />
specialized skills to assess,<br />
diagnose and treat symptoms<br />
<strong>of</strong> illness, injury or disability.<br />
They prescribe personalized<br />
therapeutic exercises, and<br />
provide essential education<br />
about the body, what keeps it<br />
from moving well, how to<br />
restore mobility and<br />
independence, and how to<br />
avoid or prevent bodily<br />
harm. National<br />
Physiotherapy Month<br />
encourages people to<br />
improve their personal<br />
mobility without injury and<br />
strain, as they venture out<br />
into their yards, parks and<br />
golf courses as the summer<br />
season arrives.<br />
FreeFlo Physiotherapy<br />
provides services to people<br />
<strong>of</strong> all ages and for all types <strong>of</strong><br />
injuries, big or small, with<br />
both Ryan and Graham<br />
EAST KAWARTHA CH AMBE R. BUI LDING BUSI NESS. BUI LDI NG COMMUNITY.<br />
skilled in the treatment,<br />
assessment and management<br />
<strong>of</strong> a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
conditions. Most <strong>of</strong><br />
FreeFlo’s clientele is referred<br />
to them from doctors and<br />
through word <strong>of</strong> mouth.<br />
Although OHIP does not<br />
cover services, Extended<br />
Health Benefits packages<br />
generally do.<br />
At FreeFlo in Lakefield,<br />
Ryan, Graham, Kendra and<br />
the rest <strong>of</strong> the FreeFlo Team<br />
will certainly greet you with<br />
smiling faces, exceptional<br />
service and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
expertise.<br />
42 Queen Street<br />
Lakefield, Ontario<br />
K0L 2H0<br />
Phone: (705) 652-6666<br />
Fax: (705) 652-6699<br />
V OLUME 10, ISSUE 4<br />
JUNE <strong>2010</strong><br />
BAH Sponsor<br />
THANK YOU<br />
TO:<br />
� Paget Denture<br />
Clinic, BAH<br />
sponsor<br />
� FreeFlo<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
for hosting<br />
� The following<br />
who provided<br />
door prizes:<br />
� Cottage-<br />
Resort.com<br />
� Food Haven<br />
Restaurant<br />
Chinese &<br />
Canadian<br />
Food<br />
� Nightingale<br />
Nursing<br />
Registry Ltd.<br />
� Trinkets &<br />
Treasures<br />
Top Left: FreeFlo Physiotherapy business cards creatively on display at May’s Business After Hours. Bottom Left: Michele Graham,<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, and Tracey Colley, Crawford Building Consultants, draw business cards for a lucky winner<br />
for one <strong>of</strong> our generously donated prizes. Top Middle: Sandra Leung, Food Haven Restaurant, Heather Sadler, EcoVue<br />
Consulting and Louise Goeffic, Sapien Books (left) and Gail West, the English Potter, Wayne Paget and Kim Paget, Pagent<br />
Denture Clinic (right), talk business over light snacks and refreshments provided by FreeFlo Physiotherapy. Top Right:<br />
Wayne and Kim Paget <strong>of</strong> Paget Denture Clinic, BAH Sponsors, chat with Ryan Freeburn <strong>of</strong> FreeFlo Physiotherapy.<br />
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BOARD MEMBERS<br />
Executive<br />
Dick Crawford, President<br />
Crawford Building Consultants Inc.<br />
Scott B. Davidson, Vice-President<br />
Hendren Funeral Homes<br />
Sally Harding, Past-President &<br />
Treasurer<br />
Nightingale Nursing Registry Ltd.<br />
Directors<br />
Debbie DZurko, Business<br />
Development Bank <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
Kim Holmes, Pineridge<br />
Broadcasting<br />
Kevin James, Freedom 55 Financial<br />
Kris Keller, SNAP Peterborough<br />
Scott McDermott, R.J. Brown<br />
Insurance<br />
Tom Podd, Ennismore Automotive<br />
Repair<br />
Dan Rosborough, Certified General<br />
Accountant<br />
Heather Sadler, EcoVue Consulting<br />
Services Inc.<br />
STAFF<br />
Sherry Boyce-Found<br />
General Manager<br />
generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca<br />
Michele Graham<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
info@kawarthachamber.ca<br />
Deb Lowcock, Licensing Supervisor<br />
Carla Hunt, Assistant Licensing<br />
Supervisor<br />
Deb Yandt, Licensing Clerk<br />
Laurie McGee, Licensing Clerk<br />
Business Office<br />
12 Queen St. Lakefield., PO Box 537<br />
P: 705.652.6963<br />
T: 1.888.565.8888<br />
F: 705.652.9140<br />
Licensing Office<br />
133 Water St. Lakefield, PO Box 537<br />
P: 705.652.3141<br />
F: 705.652.0134<br />
Apsley Office (Staffed July & August)<br />
135 Burleigh St., Apsley (Royal LePage<br />
Frank Real Estate Brokerage building)<br />
www.kawarthachamber.ca<br />
An RSVP to the <strong>of</strong>fice would be appreciated.<br />
Don’t forget to bring your brochures & business cards to<br />
these events.<br />
Breakfast Club<br />
Township <strong>of</strong> Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield/County <strong>of</strong><br />
Peterborough Accessibility Advisory Committee<br />
Accessibility Legislation & Your Business -<br />
Will you be ready for 2012?<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 15 � 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.<br />
Marshland Centre, 65 Hague Blvd., Lakefield<br />
Breakfast prepared by Claire du lune B&B and Lilac Lane B&B<br />
($9.50 - cash only at the door)<br />
The Province <strong>of</strong> Ontario has embarked upon an ambitious objective to achieve a<br />
“barrier free” province by 2025 (businesses & organizations must comply by 2012).<br />
To accomplish this objective, the Province has introduced a number <strong>of</strong> legislated<br />
standards that will apply to all sectors, including business and retail. Designated<br />
accessible parking spaces, accessible washrooms, alternate format menus, modified<br />
customer counters and ramps are some <strong>of</strong> the examples <strong>of</strong> how businesses can<br />
accommodate individuals with disabilities. Information will be provided about the<br />
legislation as well as some practical tips that may make your business more<br />
accessible.<br />
Business After Hours<br />
Paget Denture Clinic, Best <strong>of</strong><br />
Hearing Centre & Haa-Choo<br />
Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 22 � 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br />
183 Burleigh St. & 189 Burleigh St., Apsley<br />
3 in 1 business visits in Apsley beginning at Best <strong>of</strong> Hearing Centre & Paget<br />
Denture Clinic (183 Burleigh St.) at 5:00 p.m. and then on to Haa-Choo (189<br />
Burleigh St.) at 5:40 p.m. Join us for refreshments, networking and information.<br />
RSVP to the <strong>Chamber</strong> Office is appreciated.<br />
Door Prizes are welcome. And don’t forget your business cards!<br />
BAH Sponsor<br />
Upcoming Business After Hours<br />
Tuesday, September 28 � 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, October 26 � 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br />
Special Event<br />
4th Annual Golf Tournament - July 8th<br />
Peterborough Golf & Country Club<br />
12:00 noon registration, 1:00 pm shotgun start<br />
Partial proceeds to Lakefield Youth Unlimited<br />
Registration Deadline: <strong>June</strong> 30th<br />
See page 11 for a registration form. See you on the links!<br />
BAH Sponsor<br />
Our thanks to these major sponsors <strong>of</strong> our tournament:<br />
� RBC Dominion Securities, Tony Davidson, Tournament Sponsor<br />
� Pineridge Broadcasting, 107.9 The Breeze and Star 933, Media Sponsor<br />
� Nexicom, Cart Sponsor<br />
� Crawford Building Consultants, Table Sponsor<br />
� Special Prize Sponsors: Brian D. Bulger Insurance Services, Gallery on the<br />
Lake, Roto Spa, Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon, Pineridge Broadcasting.
EAST KAWARTHA CHAMBER<br />
4th<br />
Annual<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
Sponsored by RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Tony Davidson<br />
$10,000<br />
Hole in One<br />
� One week hot tub<br />
rental from Roto Spa<br />
� Men’s & Women’s:<br />
� Longest Drive<br />
� Closest to the Pin<br />
� Putting Contest<br />
� Samples & special prizes<br />
at selected holes<br />
� “Pick <strong>of</strong> the Prize Table”<br />
for top teams<br />
� BBQ Steak buffet<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Kawartha</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
12 Queen St., P.O. Box 537<br />
Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0<br />
Phone: (705) 652-6963<br />
Fax: (705) 652-9140<br />
Please contact me about<br />
sponsorship or donating an<br />
item for the prize table.<br />
SPONSORS RECEIVE $20<br />
DISCOUNT ON GOLF<br />
TICKETS.<br />
Thursday, July 8, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Peterborough Golf & Country Club<br />
Registration: 12:00 noon, Shot Gun Start: 1:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)<br />
Rules: 18 Holes, Scramble Format<br />
Golf, Cart, Bag Drop, Driving Range & Dinner $175 (GST included)<br />
Dinner Only $55 Dress Code in Effect. Register by <strong>June</strong> 30, <strong>2010</strong><br />
P L A Y E R S<br />
Name Phone Email<br />
RECEIPT INFORMATION<br />
Name:<br />
Business:<br />
Address:<br />
Email:<br />
Phone:<br />
Partial Proceeds to<br />
Lakefield Youth Unlimited<br />
Credit<br />
Card No.:<br />
Signature:<br />
Method <strong>of</strong> Payment<br />
Cheque<br />
Visa<br />
MasterCard<br />
___ Players X $175 = ____<br />
(Or $155 for sponsors)<br />
Exp. _______________