BA FALL2022

BUSINESS ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE 

2022 ANNUAL KAWARTHA 

BUSINESS REPORT 

THE FAMILY BUSINESS ISSUE 

Top photo: Park Place Financial & Peak Benefit Solutions, 

(l-r) Terry Windrem, Darrell Wade, Ralph Mojsiuk and Mike D’Alessandro 

Bottom left: Trent Valley Honda, (l-r) Frank Mandeljc Jr., Monika Carmichael and Elfrieda Mandeljc 

Bottom right: J Bower Roofing, Siding and Eavestroughing, Jamie Bower (l) and Harley Bower 

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Welcome to the 

2022 Kawartha Annual 

Business Report 

Welcome to our annual Business Report highlighting 

the many dedicated businesses and organizations in all 

sectors that contribute to the economy of Peterborough, 

the Kawarthas and the surrounding areas. In this issue 

we are celebrating the many local companies, especially 

family businesses, who have successfully adjusted to these 

challenging times. 

The Kawartha Family Business Group is in its 16th year as a 

networking organization that helps family businesses learn 

from each other and the speakers at their meetings where 

they help family businesses connect, support, and inspire 

each other. At their upcoming meeting on November 21 

members will hear about how they can be successful 

stewards of the environment. For more information, please 

visit them on Facebook @KawarthaFamilyBusinessGroup. 

Over its 37 years of operation, Community Futures 

Peterborough has supported hundreds of businesses 

through financing, business services, and during the 

pandemic, the Regional Relief Recovery Fund, and other 

emergency funding to ensure that local businesses 

continue to grow and expand. They are available for a free 

consultation to provide the resources you need to flourish. 

Family-owned and operated Harco Enterprises is looking 

to the future with its new 16,000 sq. ft. facility on the 

Parkway where they manufacture a range of custom 

injection-moulded products from utensils and small tools 

for the food and service industry, to industrial components, 

parts, and household items. With their four generations 

of family involvement, skilled employees, and continuous 

investments and improvements, the company continues 

to grow. 

The future of Peterborough and the Kawarthas looks 

bright as the region continues to attract, retain and 

support businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and visitors 

in order to nurture growth opportunities with a high 

quality, sustainable economy throughout the region. 

We encourage you to support and do business with the 

companies found locally, to ensure a vibrant, prosperous 

community in the years to come. 

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IN THIS ISSUE... 

7 


16 Years Offering Support 

for Family Businesses 

9 J Bower Roofing, Siding and 

Eavestroughing Serving Peterborough 

and Area for Over 30 Years 

13 

17 

19 

23 

Community Futures Peterborough 

Your Vision, Our Support 

Park Place Financial & Peak Benefit 

Solution Open Offices in Kingston 

and Belleville 

Elmhirst’s Resort - Teambuilding and 

Special Events on the Shores of Rice Lake 

Rapid Lift Inc. Proudly Providing Lift 

Equipment Locally for Over 30 Years 

27 Shepherd Environmental Services 

Environmentally Friendly Septic Systems 

for Your Cottage or Home 

29 Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. 

Continues to Build into the Future 

31 Harco Ltd., A Family Business 

Four Generations Strong 

33 

Drain Bros. Excavating Celebrates 

Over 50 Years in the Kawarthas 

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16 Years Offering Support for Family Businesses 

By Joanne Culley 

Sharon Walker, General Manager at Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods, with a few 

members of her team enjoying the company of Chris Neal, Chief Snacking Officer, Neal Brothers Foods. 

Family businesses large and small across the 

region continue to contribute significantly to 

the local economy. For 16 years, the Kawartha 

Family Business Group has been bringing family 

businesses together to help them connect, support, inspire 

and learn from each other. 

Last season was a mix of in-person and virtual meetings, 

beginning with the meeting in September of 2021 at 

Elmhirst’s Resort on Rice Lake, according to Co-executive 

Directors of the Kawartha Family Business Group (KFBG) 

Jhane Brasier and Michelle O’Neill. 

“Elmhirst’s Resort has been a long-time member and 

supporter, so it was fitting to open our year there,” says 

O’Neill. “We were all saddened last February to learn of 

the death of Stephen Elmhirst, who was such a stalwart 

figure in his family’s business, in the Kawartha Family 

Business Group, and in our community at large. His death 

sent ripples of shock through the community and brought 

home first-hand the realities facing family businesses.” 

KFBG had many successful meetings last year. At their 

March meeting, a panel of Junior Achievement Hall of 

Fame Inductees, Bill Lockington of LLF Lawyers, Monika 

Carmichael of Trent Valley Honda, Alan Hill of Domino’s 

Pizza and Ian Scates of Central Smith Creamery had a 

lively discussion about leadership and what it means to 

their family businesses and the community. 

At their April 2022 meeting, Chris Neal spoke about how 

he and his brother Peter started Neal Brothers Foods 30 

years ago by making croutons in their mother’s kitchen. 

The company has now grown to produce an extensive line 

of healthy foods such as tortillas, salsas and kettle chips. 

During his talk, he wove in key learnings about family 

business and succession planning, which could include 

selling the business to an outside buyer, as opposed to 

leaving it to the next generation. He also talked about 

the importance of ensuring that all employees feel they 

are part of the family business, with special recognition 

for long-term employees. 

Continued on page 9 

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Continued from page 7 

O’Neill says that they are happy that their current 

sponsors, who have been on board for many years, will 

continue into the coming season. Nexicom, Part Time 

CFO Services, BDO, Park Place Financial, LLF Lawyers 

and RBC will be joined by new sponsor the Business 

Development Bank of Canada. 

“Part Time CFO Services values its relationship with 

KFBG, its members and other sponsors as it is a unique 

collaboration of our local business community that is 

beneficial in sharing best practices for everyone,” says 

Darryl Goodall, CFO, CPA, CMA, President, Part Time 

CFO Services, Premier Sponsor. “KFBG provides a 

supportive atmosphere, both on the traditional aspects 

businesses face along with the human elements.” 

“An example of growth in our membership is Jo Anne’s 

Place Health Foods. They recently opened a second ’76 

Sips Café at Trent University’s Athletic Centre. The café 

offers healthy and delicious menu items including salads, 

baked goods, grab-and-go meals, coffee, smoothies and 

more,” says Brasier. 

O’Neill and Brasier are excited about the 2022-23 season. 

Their first meeting took place at Chemong Lodge on 

October 3 where business advisors shared their insights 

and experience about the topic of attracting and retaining 

talent during what many have themed the “Great 

Migration.” Topics included leveraging payroll benefits, 

managing inflationary pressures and implementing the 

recent privacy and right to disconnect legislation. 

The theme of the upcoming November 21 meeting will be 

sustainability of the environment, and specifically how 

family businesses can be stewards of the environment and 

how to respond to the new rules around single use plastic. 

KFBG meetings generally take place five times a year on 

Mondays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., usually opening 

with a Family Business Spotlight when a member talks 

about their business and the successes and challenges 

they’re facing, which sparks discussion and support 

among other members. Meetings in the new year will take 

place on January 16, March 6, and April 24 to complete 

their 2022/2023 programming calendar. 

For more information, or to become a member, please 

visit @KawarthaFamilyBusinessGroup on Facebook or 

call either of the Co-executive Directors, Jhane Brasier, 

705-875-0602 or Michelle O’Neill, 705-741-9819. KFBG 

membership extends to all family members and key 

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“We’re proud to say that 92 percent of our new customers 

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In the past, Shop The Lake has closed down for the winter, 

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Niki notes that they are now stocking items that are 

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In terms of a family business, Jason and Niki’s skillsets 

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The couple’s affiliated company, At The Lake Distributing 

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By working in tandem with Park Place Financial this 

ensured we could provide our clients with everything 

they required,” said Chad Donnelly, Co-Founder, Peak 

Benefit Solutions. “We are very pleased to now be able 

to offer this approach to employee benefit clients in Belleville 

and Kingston through this expansion of our firm 

and continue to offer the excellence in customer service 

clients have come to expect from us.” 

Park Place Financial and Peak Benefit Solutions were 

both founded in Peterborough, Ontario and have been 

a leading employer in the region over the years. The 

companies merged in 2018 and continue to pride themselves 

on their full-service boutique approach, providing 

personalized solutions for client needs and excellence 

in customer service. With their expansion into Eastern 

Ontario the firm now employees more than 45 people 

across Ontario. 

“Our vision at Park Place Financial is to provide excellence 

in all we do, from the smallest things to the biggest 

and while we continue to grow, our clients can depend 

on the personalized service they have come to expect 

from us,” said Mike D’Alessandro, Co-Founder, Park 

Place Financial. 

Together, Peak Benefit Solutions and Park Place Financial 

offer clients benefit and wealth management strategies 

that create tax saving efficiencies, as well as streamline 

operations for businesses. 

1-877-426-2704 • peakbenefitsolutions.com FOR MORE INFORMATION 1-866-285-7772 • parkplacefinancial.ca 


WE’RE IN THE 

MEETING BUSINESS 

STAYING APART WHILE GETTING TOGETHER 

Enjoy meetings with a view at Elmhirst’s Resort! 

Enjoy the benefits of having floor to ceiling windows and sliding patio doors 

overlooking Rice Lake right in your private meeting room! In addition to 

offering a fully equipped meeting space with Wi-Fi, built in screen and LCD 

projector, this unique feature allows for an indoor/outdoor event space 

offering lakefront breezes and greater in room air circulation. Let our team 

plan your next small to mid-size meeting. 

At Elmhirst’s Resort we have the space to stay apart, 

while g while getting together. 

MIX PLEASURE WITH YOUR BUSINESS 

Often, creative thinking and team building occurs when participants 

escape routine and connect through new experiences. Away from 

distraction, our waterfront setting provides a relaxed atmosphere with 

the convenience of flexible services for any type of business event. 

In any season we can develop a personalized team building itinerary for 

your group. The Outdoor Escape Maze, Voyageur canoe races, fishing 

derby, cooking classes, wine tastings, and yoga to name a few. 

Ask about our classic Johnny Canuck Games –– a true Canadian favourite. 

AMAZING EXPERIENCES 

These incredible experiences will more than 

meet your expectations. Add them to any 

meeting or event. 

Farm to table culinary experiences 

The Spa@Elmhirst’s 

Power boat rentals 

Vacation Air Adventures 

Trans Canada Trail 

Indoor and Outdoor Pools 

2 Onsite Restaurants 

Call Shawna at 705-482-7115 or email shawna@elmhirst.ca 

Elmhirst.ca/MEET 



Elmhirst’s Resort - Teambuilding and 

Special Events on the Shores of Rice Lake 

After two years of working remotely, many 

businesses and organizations are looking to 

rebuild their teams and share their knowledge 

with their employees and colleagues. There’s 

no better way to do so than by holding a retreat in a 

beautiful waterfront setting on the shores of Rice 

Lake, according to Greg Elmhirst, General Manager, 

Elmhirst’s Resort. 

The expert coordinators on staff can help you plan and 

execute a meeting, conference, fundraiser, gala or other 

special event, with a range of conference packages that 

include three meals a day, along with two breaks, and 

onsite accommodation. 

There are a variety of meeting facilities to choose from. 

The Enterprise Room can accommodate 120 people theatre 

style, 60 people in half rounds, and 35 people in 

U-shapes. It can be divided in two for smaller breakout 

sessions. Located on the waterfront, this room opens to 

the boardwalk with outdoor seating and a waterfront 

trail. The foyer can be set up as a registration area. 

The Conservatory Room can accommodate 80 people 

theatre style, 30 people in half rounds and 25 people 

in U-shapes. This room opens to a garden with picnic 

tables and access to the greenhouse for breakout sessions. 

The Boardroom is an ideal informal setting for 

smaller groups. 

The Elmhirst team can develop a personalized team building 

itinerary for any group. “We have a range of lively team 

building challenges and experiences for corporate guests 

that can be built into any agenda – indoor activities such as 

wine tasting, cooking classes, and yoga along with outdoor 

activities such as lumberjack competitions,” he continues. 

The emphasis is on local at Elmhirst’s. 

“On our 240 acres beside Rice Lake, we raise beef, ducks, 

and turkeys, and vegetables. Whatever we don’t grow, 

we source locally,” he says. “We offer an all-Ontario wine 

cellar, and six taps of draft beer from microbreweries. 

Our Rice Lake Original Dry Cider on tap is made from 

the apples grown on our property.” 

Elmhirst says that they will continue with some of the 

changes they made during the pandemic, such as preordering 

food for breaks and meals to reduce waste. 

“If guests or delegates choose not to have a coffee break, 

we make a financial contribution to One Roof, a local shelter,” 

he says. “We’ve also made upgrades to the WIFI to 

better accommodate hybrid meetings, where some attend 

in-person and some virtually.” 

Elmhirst’s Resort is located at 1045 Settlers Line near 

Keene. For more information, please call 1-800-461-1940 

or 705-295-4591, visit www.elmhirst.ca or follow them 

on social media. 


REALTY GUYS INC. TEAM SCHOFIELD • SINCE 1997 

Providing Shade Solutions 

Quality Since 1960 

Retractable Awnings • Exterior Roller Screens • Interior Roller Blinds 

HONEST, FRIENDLY, TRUSTWORTHY 

AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

A family run business. Brian Schofield ( Broker of Record/ 

Company Owner) working with his daughters, Chantelle 

Schofield (Sales Representative) and Kristy Schofield 

(Broker Toronto) to serve your Real Estate needs better. 

Combined, we have the knowledge and professionalism 

to succeed and achieve the results you are after. 

ROLLER BLINDS PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY 

FUNCTIONALITY & PRIVACY 

• IDEAL FOR EVERY ROOM 

• EASY TO MAINTAIN 

• ARRAY OF DESIGN & COLOUR CHOICE 

• THE PERFECT INSULATORS 

PETERBOROUGH . TORONTO . OTTAWA 

705.749.4444 

1778 Sherbrooke Street West, Peterborough 

teamschofield@live.ca 

1582 Chemong Road, Peterborough 

705-742-5405 Toll Free 1-800-541-3222 

www.lesterawnings.com • info@lesterawnings.com 

Providing Legal Advice and Services to the 

Peterborough Community for over 40 years 

Bill Fox • Ross Pryde • Nicole Truman 

BUSINESS LAWYERS 

Bill Fox • Ross Ross Pryde Pryde • Nicole • Nicole Truman Truman 

Incorporations, Corporate Reorganizations, 

Business Law, Incorporations, Corporate Reorganizations, 

BUSINESS LAWYERS 

Family Trusts, Shareholder & Partnership Agreements, 

Family Trusts, Shareholder Estate Planning & Partnership & Administration, Agreements, 

Incorporations, Estate Wills Planning & Corporate Powers & Administration, 

of Attorney, Reorganizations, Real Estate 

Family Trusts, Wills Shareholder & Powers of Attorney, & Partnership Real Estate Agreements, 

Estate Continuing Planning the practices & of Administration, 

John J. Crook and J. Michael Longworth. 

Continuing the practices of John J. Crook, J. Michael Longworth and Bill Fox 

Wills & Powers of Attorney, Real Estate 

www.fox-law.ca 

Continuing the practices of John J. Crook and J. Michael Longworth. 

705-743-2300 • info@fox-law.ca 

457 Water Street, Peterborough 



Valuing the Employees at 

D. M. Wills Associates Ltd. 

Michael Lang, President of D. M. Wills 

Associates, says that the company has 

learned a lot about themselves through the 

last two-and-half years of the pandemic, 

in particular, the continued importance of their 

approximately 90 employees. 

“We learned that we’re stronger together, and that the 

collaborative work we do and the work culture we value 

needs face time,” says Lang. “We also recognize the importance 

of flexibility for our team members and have 

adapted to increase flexibility for our team members with 

a blend of remote and in-person work.” 

Recruiting and retention of their employees is one of 

their top focuses. 

“We want to attract the top talent in our area and showcase 

them on the provincial stage,” he continues. 

To that end, Lang says the company has established the 

D.M. Wills Associates Award which is a bursary given 

annually at each local high school to a graduating student 

who has gone above and beyond in giving back to 

the community, and will be attending a post secondary 

institution in the fall in an Engineering, Environmental 

or Land Use Planning program. 

The team at D.M. Wills continues to nurture strong partnerships 

with the community as volunteers and supporters 

of local charitable organizations such as Habitat for 

Humanity. This year the company received the Platinum 

award at Community Votes Peterborough for the second 

straight year. 

For more information, please contact D.M. Wills 

Associates Ltd., 150 Jameson Dr., 705-742-2297, or 

visit www.dmwills.com, Facebook@dmwillsassociates, 

Instagram@d.m.willsassociates, Twitter@DMWillsLtd 

D.M. Wills Associates Limited 

Partners in Engineering, Planning and Environmental Services 

ENGINEERING 

Water Resources 

Structural 

Construction 

Administration 

Municipal 

Land Development 

Transportation 

Policy Planning 

PLANNING 

Municipal 

Community Planning 

Private 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 

Natural Sciences 

Class Environmental 

Assessments 

Environmental 

Monitoring and 

Management 

150 Jameson Drive 

Peterborough, ON • K9J 0B9 

705-742-2297 

dmwills.com 


Rapid Lift 

Inc. 

Celebrating 

Towable 

Boom 

• Rentals 

• Sales • Service 

• Parts • Training 

• Largest inventory 

of Lift Truck & 

Aerial Equipment 

in the area 

Owners 

Mary Anne and Chuck White 

We Make It Happen! 

Authorized Dealer: 

Straight Stick Articulating Boom Telehandler 

~ Rentals ~ 

Proud to be locally owned & operated for over 30 years! 

740 Rye Street, Peterborough 

www.rapidlift.ca / chuck@rapidlift.ca 705.748.5172 


Chuck White (owner) 

Proudly Providing Lift Equipment 

Locally for Over 30 Years 

For over 30 years, Rapid Lift Inc. has been an integral part of the local construction and 

manufacturing industry, supplying lift equipment such as telescopic lift trucks, rough 

terrain boom lifts, scissor lifts and all types of lift trucks. 

The company has grown considerably since 1992. They now employ over 15 people 

at their 10,000 sq. ft. facility on Rye St. in Peterborough where they offer sales, service, 

leasing, training and rentals of various types of lift equipment. They have three mobile 

technicians for on-site emergency, preventative maintenance service and annual 

certification. 

Rapid Lift Inc. is the only authorized dealer in Central Ontario 

for Haulotte Towable Booms, Maximal and Noble Lift Equipment 

as well as the dealer for Skyjack and Genie Lift equipment. They are the 

service centre for Helia, PM Elliott and Manitou Truck Mounted Lift Equipment. 

They have a well-stocked parts department and knowledgeable staff who can help you find any part. 

Their rental fleet has grown significantly over the years. They have put an emphasis on expanding and upgrading their fleet to 

include larger and more late model units, with over 200 types of lift equipment in stock for rent or purchase. 

They have become the largest lift rental company in Central Ontario. President Chuck White says, “We specialize in hard- to-find 

equipment. If there is a way to make it happen, we will find it! Our customers need to know that we will always find a solution.” 

They also offer an in-house/on-site operator training for scissor lifts, boom lifts, indoor rough terrain lift trucks which are in compliance 

with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. 

When asked to what he attributes his company`s success, White says, “Ultimately it starts with our loyal and dedicated ‘team of 

employees’. The business wouldn`t be what it is today without our exceptional team of employees. Our loyal customer base has been 

an integral part of our growth over the past 30 years, and we greatly appreciate the support and the relationships we have built over 

the years.” 

“I have great satisfaction when I pass by a local historic building or a jobsite knowing that our company and equipment have played 

an important role in the completion of many projects in the area,” he says. 

Rapid Lift Inc. is located at 740 Rye St. in Peterborough. For more information, please call 705-748-5172 or visit www.rapidlift.ca. 


LLF LAWYERS - TRUSTED ADVISORS SINCE 1993 

Founded in 1993, LLF Lawyers LLP is 

a full-service Peterborough law firm, 

with a satellite office in Bobcaygeon. 

Whether our clients are individuals or 

businesses, our goal is the same: to 

partner with our clients to provide personalized 

service, creative legal thinking, 

and cost-effective solutions. It is 

the dedication and pride in client service 

that enables our firm to form solid 

and lasting relationships as trusted advisors 

with our clients. 

We are active in our community, participating 

in service and charitable organizations 

while remaining informed 

and knowledgeable on local issues, to 

provide a sensitive approach to specific 

needs of our clients. 

With an enviable reputation for our 

work with not-for-profit, charitable and 

institutional organizations, LLF is frequently 

asked to advise on matters of 

process, governance, and administration. 

We also represent numerous public 

and private foundations, ensuring 

their currency with evolving regulatory 

legislation. 

Legal issues exhibit many facets, each 

requiring consideration and experienced 

judgment. Recognizing this, we 

conduct our Practice as a co-operative 

team; ensuring clients have timely access 

to the resources of all our lawyers. 

We also work closely with a network 

of financial and business professionals 

to collaboratively offer our clients an 

extended team of trusted advisors. 

LLF Lawyers bring to their clients 

extensive experience in a diverse 

range of practice areas, including: 

• Business Law 

• Charities & Not-for-Profits 

• Construction Law 

• Employment & Labour Law 

• Family Law 

• Finance Law 

• General Litigation 

• Municipal Law 

• Personal Injury 

• Public Institutions 

• Residential & Commercial Real Estate 

• Trademark Law 

• Wills, Estates & Wealth Transition 

Meet with us to learn more. Call to 

schedule a consultation with one of 

the lawyers in our Peterborough or 

Bobcaygeon offices. 

Toll Free: 1.877.755.0661 

LLF Lawyers LLP continues the Practices of: 

Mike Dwyer | Robert Walker | Rod Johnston | Catharine Blastorah | Garry Rishor | Bob Pakenham 

Jane Rutherford | Ross Whittington | Lech, Lightbody & O’Brien | Frank Steffler | John Corkery 

Walter Howell | Alexander (Sandy) Fleming | John McCarney 

Edgar Wood | Donald White | John Nichols 



LLF Lawyers – Founders of the 


Bill Lockington is not only a founding partner 

of LLF Lawyers, a full-service law firm where 

he provides his clients with the benefit of over 

40 years of legal experience, but he is also a 

founding member of the Kawartha Family Business Group. 

He recently answered a few questions about his involvement 

with the group. 

What made you decide that Peterborough needed 

the Kawartha Family Business Group? 

“Early in my practice I became involved with other professionals 

such as insurance agents, accountants and 

bankers, in advising family businesses in the area,” he 

says. “As that part of our practice grew, I started to specialize 

in the area and became involved as a member of 

the Family Firm Institute in Boston, an international 

educational forum for family business advisors. A market 

study of the geographic area bounded by Bancroft, Belleville, 

Lindsay and Peterborough revealed there were 

over 400 long-standing significant family businesses in 

that area. Regrettably, these businesses did not have access 

to local resources where they could convene with a 

peer-like group to share experiences of the uniqueness of 

the Family Business. As sponsoring partners, we decided 

we could fill that gap by providing educational sessions, 

topical speakers, and related presentations in a social 

collegial setting. 

Can you give some examples of KFBG events 

where LLF Lawyers took part in the program? 

“Over the years LLF Lawyers have been involved as panellists, 

advisors and participants in many of the KFBG 

events,” he says. “I’m involved with Community Foundation 

of Peterborough, and I know that philanthropy 

is a major part of many family businesses. We helped 

to integrate member’s philanthropic activities into their 

business and strategic plans.” 

Lockington says they have also presented on many practical 

concerns, citing when marijuana became legal as an 

example and family businesses had questions about the 

impact on workplace and HR policies. 

“Among other topics we have advised, are “Establishing 

Family Trusts”; Seeing Generational Issues; and Succession 

Planning, (always a sensitive area), together with 

other like issues of concern,” he says. 

We know that your law firm works with family 

businesses of all sizes on succession planning. 

What quick words of advice would you give a 

family business when it comes to succession 

planning? 

“Considering passing on the business to the next generation? 

My advice is to start early, be patient, and find 

a champion in the family to drive the process,” 

he says. “Get financial advisors engaged to participate 

in the process, along with all of the family advisors, and 

finally, CELEBRATE when it’s done!” 

Have you seen the family business dynamic 

change over the past three years? Are there any 

trends or areas of concern that family businesses 

should be aware of? 

“I think it’s important for family business members, as 

employees, to educate themselves by working for someone 

else; get a different perspective which can help bring 

different skills when you go back to your own family 

business,” he says. “It’s important, as a family member, 

to educate yourself in the roles of Shareholder, Director, 

Employee and in all roles, determine what works 

and doesn’t.” 

Family business is now regarded as a defined business 

sector, evidenced by many Canadian universities now 

having faculties and courses specializing in family business. 

Why should family businesses join the KFBG? 

“For one, we’re a group of good people, and we have 

Central Smith Creamery and Kawartha Dairy as members. 

They sometimes bring ice cream, so you can’t beat 

that,” he laughs. “The group has all the benefits of a peer 

network, with excellent educational events, in a collegial 

atmosphere, and it’s a good opportunity to learn from 

someone else in a similar situation with similar concerns.” 

LLF Lawyers is located at 332 Aylmer St N., Peterborough 

705-742-1674 and 4 King St. W., Bobcaygeon 705-738- 

3588. For more information please call or email info@ 

llf.ca or visit www.llf.ca. 


Guaranteed BEST PRICING in the Kawartha’s 

HOWIE’S BLINDS 

“Howie brings the showroom to you” 

Specialized in Customized 

ICI ROOFING • 1991 

Christmas Is Around The Corner... 

Treat Yourself To Some New Window Coverings! 

Find The Perfect Fit For Any Window 

ICI ROOFING LTD. PROVIDING 

SUPERIOR ROOFING SERVICES 

Over 30 Years Experience 

705-750-0656 

Howie Murney • howiesblinds@yahoo.ca 

Great Pricing • Great Products 

Free Estimates • Free Installations 

MATHER & BELL • 1962 

For over 30 years, ICI Roofing has been providing 

industrial, commercial and institutional roofing for 

hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, office 

buildings, churches, senior homes and residential 

buildings. The company was founded by Steve Carr Sr., 

now retired, and carried on by his son, Stephen Carr, 

President and General Manager, who joined his father’s 

business in 1992. 

ICI Roofing Limited has the experience and skillset to 

handle roofing projects of any size. They work effectively 

and efficiently, and provide services including new roofing 

installation, re-roofing, roofing repairs, emergency 

repairs, inspection and maintenance programs. 

“Our roofers work with a variety of materials, and we 

specialize in flat roofs, as well as sheet metal,” says 

Stephen Carr. “We complete each job on time and on 

budget. We work closely with our clients to achieve value 

and excellence.” 

The company works within 200 km of Peterborough, 

including Lindsay, Port Hope, Cobourg, Belleville, Trenton 

and their surrounding areas. 

OFFERING PRESCRIPTION SERVICES 

AND MORE SINCE 1962 

Our professional health services include: 

• MedsCheck Medication Reviews 

• Medication Synchronization 

• Compliance Packaging • Smoking Cessation 

• Injection Certified Pharmacists 

• Vaccinations and UIIP Flu Shots • City-Wide Delivery Service 

For health help and advice, visit us from Monday to Saturday! 

MATHER & BELL 

Pharmacy Ltd. 

705.745.4770 

769 Park Street South, Peterborough 

“What sets us apart is our personal, hands-on approach 

to each project,” says Carr. “We understand that each 

building has its unique challenges, and we ensure that 

the building envelope is secured during the construction 

process, and we complete the work to our customers’ 

satisfaction.” 

705.741.6032 • 1.888.ICI.ROOF 

709 The Parkway, Peterborough 

www.iciroofing.com 


SHEPHERD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 

Environmentally Friendly Septic 

Systems for Your Cottage or Home 

“We can recommend a system that will 

work for you and handle the design, 

approvals, and installation from start 

to finish, right to the grown grass.” 

Caring for the environment and leaving a small footprint 

are priorities at Shepherd Environmental Services. 

“As a fourth generation family business, founded by my 

grandfather George Shepherd, we understand the importance 

of sustainability of systems into the future,” says 

Mike Shepherd, owner. 

Shepherd Environmental Services installs, services and 

maintains septic and holding tank systems for residential 

and commercial applications within the City of Kawartha 

Lakes, as well as providing portable toilet rentals. Committed 

to quality work and the environment, they have 

more than 60 years of experience in the septic business 

with the knowledge and expertise to handle all of your 

septic needs. With their acquisition of French Septic 

Pumping their services have now expanded to include 

all of Haliburton County. 

The company installs both conventional and high quality, 

environmentally friendly, tertiary septic systems where 

the effluent from the systems is treated before going into 

the soil so that ground water is not affected. Brand products 

that they work with include Waterloo Biofilter and 

Eljen systems. The Waterloo Bio-filter now comes with 

a 20 year guarantee for the filter media. All products 

meet the latest environmental standards and the Ontario 

Building Code requirements for septic systems. 

“We will come to your cottage or home and determine 

the best design for your property,” says Mike Shepherd, 

owner. “Sometimes space is tight, or there is high ground 

water or bedrock. We can recommend a system that will 

work for you and handle the design, approvals, and installation 

from start to finish, right to the grown grass.” 

Shepherd recommends regular cleaning of the 

effluent filters and pumping out the septic tank every 

three years. With regular maintenance and pumping 

Shepherd says your sewage system should have a long 

life span. If you are selling your home or cottage Shepherd 

recommends that you have your septic system pumped 

and inspected by one of their technicians prior to listing 

the property. This can save a seller from having to 

make quick expensive decisions if the home inspector 

finds a problem. 

Shepherd Environmental Services provides portable and 

accessible toilet rentals. Hand sanitizers are provided in 

all toilets and wedding trailer. The company provides 

clean up-to-date units for all events and occasions such 

as weddings, special events, construction projects, golf 

tournaments, and sporting events. Rentals can be arranged 

on a weekend, weekly or monthly basis. 

Shepherd Environmental Services also provides a full 

excavation service including demolition, lot clearing and 

building excavation. The company services the areas of 

the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. 

For more information, please call 705-454-3744 or 

705-457-1152 or visit www.shepherdenvironmental.ca. 


KLOOSTERMAN 

GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD. 

A Proud Peterborough Family Owned Business Since 1998 

COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH LOCAL TRADES AND SUPPLIERS 

BUILDING ON TRUST 

Constructive Solutions for Any Building Project 

Commercial • Industrial • Residential Construction Services 

From Your Vision to Design ~ Construction and Completion on Time & Budget 

kloogen@nexicom.net 705-742-0087 



Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. 

Continues to Build into the Future 

Richard, John and Dan Kloosterman continue 

to operate a family company that was started 

by Richard’s father John over 40 years ago. 

John and Dan are the third generation to be 

involved in the business. You’ve probably seen some 

of their buildings – Mastermind Toys, Firehouse Subs 

and Trans Canada Nissan on Lansdowne Street and 

the 50,000 sq. ft. Kingdon Timber Mart in Lakefield. 

The company specializes in commercial, industrial and 

residential construction. 

Rich Kloosterman says that they have had a very busy 

year, with the Stella-Jones lumber plant expansion on 

Lansdowne Street East, the new three-storey medical 

clinic at the corner of George and Dalhousie Streets, and 

the construction of an architecturally significant home, 

along with other residential and commercial projects. 

“We are working with the architectural firm AGATHOM 

on a stunning country home south of here,” says Rich 

Kloosterman, president. “With a shell of concrete, and 

using building materials of steel and glass, this striking 

home is being constructed into the side of a hill, with 

one side open to capture the magnificent views of the 

surrounding countryside. The building is being designed 

and built to have minimal impact on the landscape. This 

project is really showcasing the resiliency and flexibility 

of our team, that we can handle a building of this size, 

shape and complexity.” 

Rich credits his sons Dan and John, project managers 

and site supervisors, with the company’s continuing 

success. 

“My sons and I are a strong team who are dedicated to 

our clients,” continues Rich. “We’re in it for the long term 

and pride ourselves on our close attention to details. We 

have a lot of repeat business because of our commitment 

to quality and seeing a project through from beginning 

to end and beyond.” 

For over 20 years, Kloosterman General Contracting has 

been serving Peterborough and the Kawarthas with high 

quality residential, commercial and industrial construction. 

Over the years they have established a reputation 

for superior buildings, built on time and on budget to 

their clients’ satisfaction. 

“We use local trades, subtrades and supplies, not like outof-town 

contractors, who tend to use their out-of-town 

connections,” says Rich. “Over the years, we’ve developed 

good relationships with our local trades and suppliers. 

When we keep the business here, we are contributing to 

a strong community and local economy.” 

During construction, Kloosterman employs dozens 

of local sub-contractors for excavation, foundations, 

structural steel, plumbing, electrical, framing, concrete 

finishing, stucco, masonry and more. All of the scaffolding 

and heavy equipment are rented from local rental 

companies and most of the building materials come from 

local retailers. 

Kloosterman General Contractors Ltd. is located at 1542 

Stewart Line in Cavan, just outside of Peterborough. 

For more information, please call 705-742-0087, or visit 

them on Facebook and Instagram. 


Since 1964 

PROCESS 

& SUPPLY 

DIVISION 

Harco supplies sanitary processing equipment, parts 

and other supplies to the dairy and food, brewery and 

beverage, and pharmaceutical processing industries 

all over North America. Many of these products 

are specialized in design due to strict sanitary and 

hygienic standards and all are made to stand up to 

the demands of these high production environments. 

PLASTIC 

DIVISION 

You will be familiar with many Harco products and 

may even have them in your home. These can range 

from industrial components to household items or 

branded promotional products. Whether you require 

a custom component for manufacturing industrial 

and consumer parts to promotional products, Harco 

has the experience and technology to provide you 

with a one-stop-shop service. Having everything 

in-house offers a quick turnaround to speed up 

your production and solve your problems. Harco can 

also produce eco-friendly products with the similar 

characteristics as traditional plastic items. 

www.harcoplastics.com 

www.harcosupply.com 

675 The Parkway, 

Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7K2 

800-361-5361 | 705-743-5361 

sales@harco.on.ca 


A Family Business Four Generations Strong 

Harco Enterprises is a family-owned and 

operated business in Peterborough since 

1964. Currently owned and managed by 

siblings Terry Harris and Kathy Perry. With 

the fourth-generation mentorship of Ryan Perry and 

Stephen Harris, Harco looks optimistically into the future. 

Our 16,000 sq. ft. facility on the Parkway is home to a 

modern machine shop, tool room, design, manufacturing 

and distribution facility. Committed skilled employees, 

coupled with continuous investments and improvements 

has afforded Harco continuous growth over the years. 

Harco is a diversified business with two main divisions: 

Injection Moulding Division and Process and Supply 

Division. 

Harco’s Injection Moulding Division manufactures 

custom injection moulded products to meet the needs of 

a variety of clients from utensils and small tools for the 

food and service industry, to a wide range of industrial 

components and parts to household items. With an inhouse 

design and art department coupled with current 

manufacturing technology, Harco’s Injection Moulding 

division is able to fulfill the clients’ needs from concept 

to completion at competitive prices. Constant reinvestment 

in equipment and technology means ever improving 

production capacity and delivery times. In addition to a 

full line of standard promotional and industrial moulded 

products, our designers and production staff work with 

clients to create fully customized products quickly and 

cost-effectively with exceptional customer service. Working 

with FDA approved materials as well as offering bio 

polymer materials which are renewable resource alternatives 

for conventional resins, we feel we are poised to 

move forward with sustainable options for our clients. 

Harco’s Process and Supply Division provides a 

diverse line of sanitary and hygienic process equipment 

and supplies including pumps, valves, fittings and other 

parts from a wide range of international suppliers. These 

products are distributed to food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, 

brewery, fisheries and other industries throughout 

North America. Along with wholesale / distribution, 

our manufacturing capabilities allow us to offer specialty 

parts, welding and custom assemblies. Recent equipment 

acquisitions along with computer CAD/CAM upgrades 

allow us to further improve in-house capabilities. We 

consider ourselves fortunate to have a wide customer 

base from local food, dairy, and ice cream manufacturers 

to multinational corporations in all corners of North 

America. 

As a long-standing member of the business community, 

we believe that giving back to the community is important. 

Harco supports many charities, fundraisers and local 

organizations. Our founding principles are based on 

dedication, passion, entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. 


PROVIDING FULL THERMO PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING SERVICES 

IN CANADA AND ACROSS THE GLOBE SINCE 1993 

Family owned and operated, our modern 

50,000 ft² head office along with our 

20,000 ft² accompanying Plant 2, is a hotbed of 

innovation, creating everything from sporting 

goods and electrical components, 

to industrial and automotive parts. 

We specialize in working directly with our 

customers to bring them the parts they need 

using our 23 injection molding machines to 

ensure high-quality and on-time delivery. 

2035 FISHER DRIVE, PETERBOROUGH 705-742-4200 MERITPRECISION.COM 

Municipal Engineering • Development Planning 

Environmental Engineering • Water Resources Engineering 

“Our firm was built on the principles of superior customer service, 

imaginative designs and common sense solutions.” 

DEVELOPING PETERBOROUGH AND AREA SINCE 1983 

M.J. DAVENPORT & ASSOCIATES LTD. 

Consulting Engineers and Planners 

705-745-6676 • 1-888-871-5415 

davenporteng@gmail.com 



Drain Bros. Excavating Celebrates 

Over 50 Years in the Kawarthas 

Over their 51 years in business, Drain Bros. Excavating 

Ltd have built a reputation for providing 

the highest quality construction products and 

services to communities throughout the Kawarthas 

and the surrounding areas, and have become known 

for their honesty and integrity, one project at a time. 

“Drain Bros. is the largest and best equipped company 

to offer high end, custom stone work in the Kawarthas,” 

says Mark Geens, General Manager of Aggregate Division. 

“Most of the material we use is sourced locally, from quarries 

in the Kawarthas. The types of stone include armour 

stone and flagstone, which are made from limestone and 

Belmont Rose granite, and we can source many others.” 

Their custom stone-work products include outdoor/indoor 

fireplace mantles, hearths, corbels, coping, sills, 

doorway surrounds, outdoor countertops and paneling. 

They can also do custom engravings and signage which 

are a great way to show someone’s individuality and make 

a property feel unique. They perform the full design process 

in-house using sophisticated software. 

For cottage and homeowners, the company has guillotined 

armour stone in a wide variety of sizes for retaining 

walls and shoreline support, sawn limestone curbing, and 

custom steps. Their jumbo flagstone, which is a custom 

natural stone product that is easily installed for patios 

and walkways, is extremely popular. It is available in a 

few different finishes including sandblasted and flamed. 

They also work with cottagers and homeowners to install 

new septic systems, to complete site services for new construction 

including demolition, excavation, shorelines, 

boathouses, landscaping and more. 

Over the years, Drain Bros. has specialized in the supply, 

delivery and installation of asphalt products, aggregates 

and a variety of specialty stones. And they are the go-to 

professionals for large-scale land development projects, 

structure demolition, site excavation and shoreline stabilization. 

They maintain a modern fleet with over 85 dump 

trucks and 175 pieces of heavy machinery on worksites 

all over the Kawarthas. 

The company was founded by brothers Darrell and John 

Drain who built roads and septic beds in Kawartha cottage 

country. Armed with a single-axle dump truck, a rubber 

tire loader and a small bulldozer, the company became 

known for their expert service and affordable pricing. 

With the addition of their first quarry in 1973, they began 

to expand their services to include civil construction 

projects. Their first large assignment was Beavermead 

Park and Campground in Peterborough. 

The Drain Bros. business has grown to include over 20 

gravel pits and quarries, a state-of-the-art asphalt plant 

and a trap-rock processing plant. 

They’ve built a team of close to 400 employees, many of 

whom have been with Drain Bros. over the decades. Their 

long-time employees include Marie Little who started out 

with the company by weighing trucks on the weigh scales. 

Her duties have expanded with the growth of the company 

and she is now the office manager. Danny Payne started 

his career as a truck driver and today he is a project 

manager overseeing several projects as well as equipment 

and labour allocations. Don Garden started out 

as a driver and is now the dispatcher for the company’s 

fleet of trucks. Ed Heayn has 40 years behind the steering 

wheel of a Drain Bros. green and white tractor trailer. 

Drain Bros. head office is located at #25, 11th Line of 

Asphodel just east of Norwood. Their general company 

phone number is 705-639-2301, 1-877-639-2301, or visit 

their website at www.drainbros.ca. 


BRANSON MACHINE & TOOL LTD. • 1930 

JUSTCO LIMITED • 1987 

QUALITY PRECISION MACHINE SHOP 

FOR MORE THAN 85 YEARS 

Don Hepburn had worked at Branson Machine and 

Tool Ltd. for 35 years before purchasing the company 

in 2003. At that time his son Paul joined him in the 

business, which is still at its original location at 300 

McGill St., making it a two-generation family business. 

Today, Branson Machine and Tool is a modern, wellequipped 

custom machine shop with dozens of professional 

machines on-site to personally fulfill any 

order. The Hepburn’s have improved the company significantly, 

acquiring new state-of-the-art technology. 

They provide quality precision machining and cast 

parts for companies such as Siemens, Merritt Precision 

and Rolls Royce, making parts out of materials such as 

stainless, cold rolled, Teflon, polypropylene and many 

more. 

LOCALLY OPERATED DIE CAST 

COMPANY WITH GLOBAL REACH! 

Celebrating their 36th year, Justco has established a strong 

reputation in the precision die cast industry by providing 

top quality products and superior service. With sales 

growing worldwide, Justco is expanding into new markets 

in China, India, and Europe. The future is bright! A trusted 

name, quality products, innovative designs, and satisfied 

customers ensures optimum longevity for Justco Ltd. 

705.749.1455 • 2109 Whittington Dr., Cavan Monaghan 

www.justco.com 

Equipment they have onsite includes Mitutoyo Shadow 

Graph, Mitutoyo CMM, Super Kia Turn 21 CNC 

Lathe, Topper TMV-21011 CNC Mill, a variety of manual 

lathes and mills, Baxter Verticut Saw, Buffalo drill 

presses, bandsaw, grinder and more. All machines 

run on the current, industry standard Mastercam and 

Edgecam software. 

The company is ISO 9001 certified with the Controlled 

Goods Program of Canada. 

“Our company has grown over the years, and our ten 

longstanding employees are like family – we’re a close 

bunch who get along well and help each other out,” 

says Paul Hepburn. 

Part of the Kawartha’s 

business community 

for 90 years! 

® 

705.743.3911 

300 McGill Street, Peterborough 

www.bransonmachine.com 

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GRADES: 

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• Stainless • Plastics • Brass • Copper • Alloy 

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1961 FISHER DRIVE, 

PETERBOROUGH info@kawarthametals.com 

705.748.6993 www.kawarthametals.com 

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CHERNEY PROPERTIES 

SERVING PETERBOROUGH FOR 80 YEARS 

Cherney Properties has been serving the local community for over 80 

years. The ongoing success of this family-run business lies in a focused 

alignment of values towards clients, community, and staff. 

Responsible decision-making, ethical practices, creative thinking, and 

organized practices form the basis of Cherney Properties principles. 

COMMERCIAL • RETAIL • INDUSTRIAL 

Longstanding landlord-tenant relationships that include 90 commercial 

and 140 residential tenants, are the result of personalized, competent 

services that inspire confidence. 

The company values are mirrored through a focused responsibility to the 

social fabric of the community, where Cherney Properties continues to 

make a difference through support of local needs. 

Led by Kristi Dick, Property Manager of 11 years, Cherney Properties has 

built key employee talent serving clients and community. 

In addition to Kristi, there are three other office staff, three full-time 

maintenance staff, a residential building caretaker, and two part-timers. 

With their own maintenance staff and relationships with local trades, 

Cherney Properties offers full-service to its clients. 

Cherney Properties looks to continued success as the family-run business 

works hand-in-hand with the community. 

Cherney Properties is located at 171 King St. For more information, please 

call 705-876-1717 or visit www.cherneyproperties.com. 

“PETERBOROUGH’S GREATEST LANDLORD” 

COMMERCIAL • RETAIL • INDUSTRIAL 

171 King St. • 165 King St. • 159 King St. / 277 George St. N. • 261 George St. N. 

765 The Kingsway • 785 The Kingsway / Erskine Ave. • 637 The Queensway 

700 Clonsilla Ave. • 686 Rye St. • 1789 Stenson Blvd. 

1119 Water St. • 1123 Water St. • 207 Kent St. W., Lindsay 

RESIDENTIAL 

300 Hedonics Rd. • 61 London St. 

RESIDENTIAL 

171 King St. Peterborough 705.876.1717 

www.cherneyproperties.com 


Celebrating 40+ Years 

Friendly, Helpful Customer Service 

www.griffinsgreenhouses.com 

705.652.8638 • 877.647.4334 

3026 Lakefield Road, 5 km North of Trent University 

HERB LANG WELL DRILLING 

Dependable and Affordable 

Year-Round Property Maintenance 


First Call Property and Equipment Services provides 

year-round property care and repair for their customers 

throughout the Kawarthas, from Peterborough and Lakefield 

to Stoney Lake and Buckhorn. 

BUILT ON HONESTY AND CONSISTENT 

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SINCE 1985 

Herb Lang Well Drilling has been proud to serve the residents 

and businesses of Omemee and the surrounding areas of 

South Central Ontario. We use cable tool rigs and a dual 

rotary drill rig, rig tender, pump service truck with a crane 

and a mini excavator for trenches and well decommissions. 

“We can remove hazardous trees, rake up leaves, do a 

general clean-up of your property, and flush out debris 

from your eavestroughs,” says Jim Legon, owner. “And 

when the winter comes, we can take care of your snow 

and ice removal on a regular basis.” 

“We’re dependable, affordable and experienced, and we 

care about doing the job as thoroughly as you’d do it yourself. 

That’s why new clients come to us and why our established 

customers keep coming back to us,” says Legon, 

who has been in business since 1979. 

705.799.7088 • 4852 Hwy 7, Omemee 

hlwelldrilling@gmail.com 

“We help home and business owners make their properties 

look good throughout the four seasons, from fall 

maintenance and winter snow removal to spring-clean-up 

and summer upkeep. Ask us if you don’t see a service you 

need done,” he says. 

• INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL 

• COMMERCIAL • LARGE RESIDENTIAL 

ESTABLISHED 1986 

“I’ve been shoveling snow and cutting lawns since I was a 

little kid,” says Legon. “Our reliable team provides great 

customer satisfaction in everything that we do.” 

First Call is covered by WSIB and has $5 million liability 

insurance coverage. They handle properties of any size, 

including commercial properties. 

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS 

Division of Otonabee Technical Services Ltd. 

294 Rink Street, 

P.O. Box 1941, 

Peterborough, ON K9J 7X7 

Tel: 705-745-5530 

Fax: 705-745-7466 

www.otsengineering.com 

First Call Property and Equipment Services is located 

at 91 Oxford St. in Lakefield. For more information or 

a quote, please call 705-313-2312 or email jim@firstcallequipment.ca. 


Proud Group Of Transportation Companies 

Family Owned And Operated For 55 Years 

For fifty five years, the Paxton group of companies, 

owned and founded by Russ Paxton, have been operating 

in the Peterborough area, moving clients’ 

products to points in Ontario and the U.S. These 

transportation specialists include Paxton Transport 

Ltd., D.C. Foster Courier & Express, Transport Overload 

and Pinehill Forwarding Ltd. 

“We started out with six trucks, and have grown over 

the years to include 100 trailers, 25 tractors, and 

about 20 various delivery vehicles,” says Russ. 

Originally, the company was a PCV (C) freight carrier 

out of Peterborough, with Schneiders and Burns 

as two of their main customers. They delivered meat 

throughout the area until 1990, until they shifted to 

be more of a general freight carrier, and expanded into 

the courier business with the acquisition of D.C. Foster 

Cartage from Don Foster and added the ANC courier 

local franchise. The company now has three divisions: 

Paxton Transport Ltd. provides commercial and industrial 

service to many points in Ontario and U.S. border 

states. They can transport anything from an envelope 

to a truckload. Their large fleet of vehicles of all sizes are 

equipped to handle your freight transportation needs 

quickly, safely and economically. They are affiliated with 

a network of transport and courier companies across 

North America and can also handle most of your freight 

forwarding needs. 

D.C. Foster Courier & Express is a complete local courier 

service that provides same day service and next 

day service within a radius of 160 km. Next day courier 

service is available outside our local area to most major 

centres in Ontario and the U.S. Call 1-800-461-6600 

to arrange for a pick-up or delivery. 

Transport Overload, the third company in the Paxton 

group, provides mobile storage trailers for those who are 

renovating, moving, or expanding. They can supply 40 

ft. to 53 ft. storage units for rent by the week, month 

or on an annual basis. 

“We have come as far as we have over the years thanks 

to our dedicated employees,” he says. 

1250 Moore Drive, Cavan 

705.745.4691 • 1.800.461.1974 

www.paxtontransport.com 


AS WE GO FORWARD TO MORE NORMAL, 

THESE KAWARTHA BUSINESSESS 

ENCOURAGE US ALL TO SUPPORT... 

SHOPPING LOCAL 

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SHOPPING LOCAL HELPS CULTIVATE 

RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 

AS OUR RECOVERY STRENGTHENS, 

IT’S A WIN – WIN FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. 

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YOU GET THE BEST BUYING EXPERIENCE, THE 

OWNER AND EMPLOYEES GET THEIR LIVELIHOOD 

AND WE STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. 

NORTHVIEW GARDENS 

CELEBRATING SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN THE BEAUTY OF NATURE 

Wes Evans Painting 

Coulter Electric Inc. 

PAUL GALVIN 

Residential Home Inspections 


Family Owned And Operated 

For Over 36 Years 

Peterborough Appliances has been a family owned 

and operated business for over 36 years. From humble 

beginnings in downtown Peterborough to now 

boasting over 28,000 square feet of appliances with 

the best prices in the Kawarthas! 

We carry a full selection from quality manufacturers, 

such as Maytag, Whirlpool, JennAir, KitchenAid, Samsung, 

Bosch, General Electric, Frigidaire, Café, Wolf, 

SubZero and LG. 

We are an authorized service provider for most brands 

as well, so if you require any assistance, help is only a 

phone call away! 

AWARDS 

“Favorite Appliance Store”, 

Readers Choice Awards 

The Peterborough Examiner 

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 

“Best Over All Store”, 

Readers Choice Awards 

The Peterborough Examiner 

2009 

As a “Family Owned and locally operated” store, we 

are extremely appreciative of all of the support that 

we receive from you, our friends and neighbours! 

We make several donations to the community every 

year as a way of saying “Thank You” for making Peterborough, 

Lakefield, and the Kawarthas the best place 

in the world to live! 

“Best Appliance Store” 

Diamond Award, Readers Select 

Peterborough This Week 

2010 to 2022 

We have been very fortunate to be able to expand our 

store and warehouse location in the last few years, and 

we are making every effort to minimize our carbon footprint 

every step of the way. 

We have come a long way since our beginnings on 

Hunter Street, and we owe it all to our loyal customers 

and trade partners! We are very grateful for all of 

the support that we receive from our community, 

and, wherever possible, we are happy to “give back” 

to our neighbours. 

705.748.9781 

2849 Lakefield Road, Selwyn 

peterboroughappliances.com 


SULLIVAN’S PHARMACY • 1913 

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 

FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

Whether you pick-up your medication and other 

products at our pharmacy or have them delivered 

directly to your door, you will get the same professional 

service that has set us apart from competitors for years. 

705.742.3469 

71 Hunter Street East, Peterborough 

www.sullivanspharmacy.ca 

by Joanne Culley 

CLAUDETTE on the KEYS 

A Novel 

Inspired by a true story, a female pianist follows 

fortune but instead finds fascism on the rise in this 

tale of intrigue in pre-war times. 

“Claudette is a wonderfully plucky heroine who 

is willing to risk it all to provide for her young 

family. Culley brings the musical world of Toronto, 

London and Berlin to life with an intriguing 

mixture of real-life and fictional characters.” 

Dan Needles, creator of the Wingfield Farm plays. 

Available from www.chapters.indigo.ca 

or www.crossfieldpublishing.ca. 

LOVE in the AIR: 

Second World War Letters 

“The Second World War was a hate-filled time 

for many people but not for two Canadians 

whose love affair triumphed over violence, 

tragedy and separation.” 

Alan Skeoch, historian, author, 

and Governor General’s Award Winner 

Available from www.friesenpress.com/bookstore 

More information at www.joanneculley.com 

OVER 86 YEARS IN THE WELL DRILLING 

& 

Over 

PUMP 

80 Years 

INSTALLATION 

in the Well Drilling 

BUSINESS 

Business 

Advancing on all fronts. 

McCORMICK X7.6 P6-DRIVE. MORE TRACTION, MORE EFFICIENCY, MORE SAVINGS. 

With a long history & heritage in the well industry, 

you can trust G.Hart & Sons. 

The X7.6 project stemmed from an idea as simple as it was innovative: use of a design which allows the engine and transmission 

to be mounted in the best position for optimized weight distribution. The result, enhanced traction and efficiency, improved fuel 

economy and greater operator comfort. 

A revolution that makes the X7.6 range, with its 150 to 225 HP 6-cylinder engine, the most advanced offering available today. 

We specialize in well drilling, 

well cleaning, pump service & installation, 

but we also handle inspections, 

upgrades & pump repairs. 

142 Kawartha Lakes County Rd. 8, Fenelon Falls 

1-888-887-3331 • 705-887-3331 • www.ghart.ca 

McCormick is a trademark of Argo Tractors S.p.A. 

www.mccormickna.com 

Mark McCabe Tractor Sales Ltd 

77 Sunnywood Road,Lindsay, ON, K9V 4R5 

705-799-2868 • mark@mccabetractor.com 

www.mccabetractor.com 


KAWARTHA FOOD SHARE 

KAWARTHA LAKES FOOD SOURCE 

What Can You Do to Help? 

Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) and Kawartha Food 

Share (KFS) are charitable organizations that rely on donations 

and volunteers to achieve our mission. We will gladly 

work with the community to help you achieve your giving 

goals. 

Here are a few tips when considering donating: 

1. The gift of your time: volunteering is an important 

aspect and greatly extends the work we can accomplish. 

There are big and small tasks that can make 

all the difference in the community. Contact a food 

bank or food security agency that is close to you, 

or KFS or KLFS directly for local opportunities. 

2. The gift of financial support: when you make a financial 

gift, you are supporting KLFS or KFS with the 

ability to purchase and transport food. We also have 

staff that deliver community programs, organize 

fundraising events, and manage volunteers. Equally 

as important, we can cover operational costs such as 

rent, utilities and insurance. We value your trust 

in us to direct as needed. 

3. The gift of food: in addition to non-perishables, both 

KLFS and KFS can receive fresh donations such as 

surplus produce from your garden or frozen foods 

from the grocery store. Personal care items such 

as toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, 

feminine hygiene products and toilet paper are 

always in demand. If organizing a neighbourhood 

or office food drive, call to find out what our 

current needs are. 

4. The gift of awareness: food security and poverty are 

complex topics. Talking about and sharing credible 

information will help give a voice to those experience 

food insecurity and initiates the opportunity 

for conversations that help create change. Follow, 

like and share us on social media. 

5. The gift of attendance: purchasing tickets and attending 

a fundraising event or open house is both 

an entertaining and educational experience while 

supporting our worthwhile cause. 

Community support is essential to the success of our 

organizations. Reach out and ask how you can help, 

honour your commitment, learn about our work, and 

feel rewarded by helping others. Even the smallest gift 

or action can make a huge difference! 

This article contributed in collaboration by Kawartha 

Lakes Food Source (www.kawarthalakesfoodsource. 

com or 705-324-0707) and Kawartha Food Share 

(www.kawarthafoodshare.com or 705-745-5377). 


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SYNERGYSTIX HAS OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. 

Our services are customized to address the needs 

and concerns of each individual. Synergystix, 

Partners in Health, provides massage therapy, 

acupuncture and one-on-one fitness training 

in a relaxed comfortable setting. 

Our Registered Massage Therapists are 

professional, approachable, and most important, 

committed to restoring you to optimum health. 

We specialize in rehabilitation and therapeutic 

treatments conducted in the privacy of 

individual Treatment rooms. 

Our professional Certified Trainers work in 

a well equipped gym. The emphasis is on 

post-rehabilitation, overall good health, and the 

feeling of well-being that achieving your personal 

fitness level will give you. If you are uncomfortable 

attending traditional fitness gyms, our gym is for you. 

705.742.8244 

308 Charlotte Street Peterborough 

www.synergystix.com 


The Land Between Blue Lakes Program 

What do you mean, The Land Between? If you have not 

heard of it, this term refers to a charity that works to 

conserve, enhance and celebrate our region- and the term 

also refers to the unique landscape that the charity operates 

in- and which many associate with Cottage Country. 

The Land Between landscape sits between the rugged Canadian 

Shield to the north and the mixed hardwood plains 

of southern Ontario, and stretches from the Georgian 

Bay Coast to the Ottawa Valley. It is the last wilderness 

landscape in the southern half of the province. The area 

harbours rare species that are associated with geography, 

such as the five lined skink, Ontario’s only lizard, and 

the Blanding’s turtle, a species on the brink of extinction. 

However, this landscape is a refuge for previously 

common, yet declining species from the north and south. 

Here you will find the river otter and the woodchuck, the 

green heron and the common loon, the osprey and the 

snapping turtle. 

But what is also wondrous about this region is that it 

boasts more pocketed lakes than anywhere else in Canada; 

almost 3000 larger lakes, and more than 30,000 

smaller basins and wetland pockets. This may seem like a 

bounty ready for exploiting, however there is, as always, a 

catch, because all of these waters, while seemingly abundant, 

are actually extremely vulnerable. Their health is 

easily compromised, because these basins are underlain 

mainly by bedrock. Therefore, there is virtually no soil 

to absorb any pollutants or excess nutrients, especially 

when native vegetation that supports filtration processes 

is removed, and then also the shallow humus is a tenuous 

foundation for any natural regeneration after the 

landscape is disturbed. 

Some actions and development styles, in conjunction 

with Climate Change, create conditions for turmoil; they 

undermine these sensitive ecosystems, and reduce the 

fish populations that live in them and the species that 

rely on them. Today, we are seeing more algal blooms, 

fish kills, and invasive species. 

However, there are simple solutions that are easy to 

implement to bolster and care for our water and wild 

cousins! Solutions such as limiting LED night lighting that 

contributes to algal growth, distracts and harms pollinators 

and songbirds, but also attracts mosquitos; leaving as 

much native vegetation as possible in connected garden 

pods, or installing gardens at the shore using mainly native 

plants; limiting herbicide and pesticide sprays, even 

those touted as “natural”, not filling or bringing in soil 

to areas at the shore which contribute to more phosphorous 

loading, invasive plants, and erosion; and keeping 

natural slopes at the shore with healthy root masses to 

allow for waves to break gently and to keep the natural 

rhythms of the water intact. 

To assist the growing numbers of shoreland owners 

in achieving wins for their homes, communities, and 

local wildlife populations, The Land Between charity 

has created the Blue Lakes program. It is an ecolabel 

and suite of tools. Much like the global Blue Flag program 

that is a label awarded to marinas and beaches, 

the Blue Lakes program is a label awarded to groups 

on lakes that strive for stewardship excellence. Plus, 

the charity provides workshops, educational tools, and 

also data to help Lakeland owners succeed. The Land 

Between charity has gathered data from over 2000 

lakes and over 20 years, and works with landowners 

to understand trends. 

To find out more about the Blue Lakes program and 

related tools and resources visit www.thelandbetween. 

ca or www.bluelakes.ca 


BERRY STARTER & ALTERNATOR 

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Drain Cleaning & Camera Inspections 

Custom Homes & Cottages 

Complete Bathroom Renovations 

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• Drain Cleaning 

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• Renovations & New Homes 

• Fully Stocked Large Service Vehicles 

• Preferred Plumbing Contractor 

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CR-V HYBRID SET TO ARRIVE THIS FALL 

Monika Carmichael, Dealer Principal at Trent Valley Honda, 

is excited to announce the unveiling of the all-new, built-in- 

Canada, 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, set to arrive this fall. 

“The new Honda CR-V Hybrid has been long-awaited 

by staff and customers,” says Carmichael, who won the 

Businesswoman of the Year Award in 2019. “We’re so 

excited as this time we’ll be getting the model here before 

it appears in the U.S.” 

The 6th generation of Honda’s best-selling SUV, the CR- 

V, with both Petrol and Hybrid engine options, is being 

manufactured in Alliston, Ontario, the plant which is the lead 

producer in the world for CR-Vs. This new vehicle sets the 

benchmark for safety, technology, design, and performance. 

“The CR-V Hybrid is a good stepping stone for those who 

are hesitant to go to a fully electric vehicle,” she continues. 

“And it has everything that the previous CR-V has and more 

–it’s more dynamic with a longer wheel base, and has more 

safety features, such as a ‘snow mode’ which allows for 

maximum traction and performance in icy conditions. The 

‘e-con mode’ will help drivers get more fuel efficiency.” 

The 2023 CR-Vs come with an expanded Honda Sensing® 

suite of driver-assistive technologies that includes Traffic 

Jam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and the Lane Keeping 

Assist System. 

Carmichael notes that for many years the CR-V has been a 

top seller in Peterborough and the surrounding area because 

of its suitability to the cottage country lifestyle, with lots of 

room to carry outdoor equipment and supplies. 

Trent Valley Honda is taking orders now for the new vehicle, 

both the Petrol model arriving early October, and the Hybrid, 

which is expected to arrive in late November. 

“We represent a brand that has always been committed to 

the environment and offers products consumers want that 

better their lifestyles,” she says. “Honda’s commitment to 

safety, low emissions, new technology and reliability have 

been the core and essence of our strategy and key success 

factors for us since the inception of the brand in Canada, 52 

years ago.” 

Trent Valley Honda’s online showroom is being continually 

updated and has been made even more user-friendly. 

“We’ve made improvements to our website and created 

videos of the cars and our processes to post online, which 

is also a good place to view our pre-owned vehicles as 

they come in,” she says. “We’re excited that between 

now and January 2023, we will have three new SUV 

vehicles released – the HR-V which came in July, the 

CR-V with Hybrid option, and the Pilot, a new larger SUV, 

all within six months. Stay tuned for more details on our 

website.” 

705.748.2777 • 800.858.8585 

851 Hwy #7 E • tvhonda.com 

Peterborough’s Honda Store Since 1975 


48 2022 Annual Business Report 

Tom and Matt Elliott

BA FALL2022

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