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LAKESHORE DESIGNS<br />
...RENOVATES COTTAGE<br />
ON CHEMONG LAKE<br />
SUCCESS IN COTTAGE<br />
CO-OWNERSHIP<br />
STAPLES & SWAIN<br />
THE LAND BETWEEN<br />
EDGE OF A UNIFORM<br />
ECOSYSTEM<br />
Kawartha<br />
COTTAGESPRING 2024<br />
SPRING 2024<br />
KITCHEN CABINET SOLUTIONS<br />
CREATES MODERN,<br />
YET TRADITIONAL KITCHEN<br />
DISCOVERY DREAM HOMES<br />
CREATES MODERN LOG & TIMBER<br />
FRAME HOME WITH AIRPLANE HANGAR<br />
Cover photo by Wayne Ferguson, courtesy of Kitchen Cabinet Solutions
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Welcome to Spring 2024<br />
This spring, we see renewal all around us, with the warmer<br />
weather bringing out the buds and blossoms on the<br />
trees, wildflowers appearing in the woods, the songbirds<br />
returning from the south, and the prospect of relaxing<br />
by the water or campfire. We are all looking forward to<br />
replenishing our spirits in nature near the beautiful lakes,<br />
rivers and forests of the Kawarthas. The natural areas found<br />
here are perfect for adventures of all kinds – hiking, cycling,<br />
fishing and paddling.<br />
Inside this issue, you will find lots of ideas for beautifying<br />
your indoor and outdoor spaces, at your home, cottage or<br />
rural property.<br />
For over 20 years, Angela Jones, owner of Lakeshore<br />
Designs, has been designing homes and cottages for<br />
her clients, bringing her flair for lake house living to the<br />
region. She views each space as a canvas for innovation<br />
and expression, believing in the importance of crafting<br />
environments that inspire and uplift homeowners. Read<br />
about how after several years of looking for the right<br />
lake house for herself, she found it recently on Chemong<br />
Lake, and set to work bringing her signature style to her<br />
own residence. Jones is known for her work with the<br />
Princess Margaret Cottage Lottery to raise money for<br />
cancer research. This year, she has designed the interiors<br />
of the cottages for the draw in Prince Edward County, the<br />
Kawarthas and Muskoka.<br />
Many businesses in Peterborough and the Kawarthas have<br />
a long tradition of serving their customers. Throughout<br />
these pages you will find services from many longstanding<br />
businesses whose livelihood depends on local patronage.<br />
Purchasing products or services locally makes lives better<br />
for cottagers, homeowners and visitors alike, contributing<br />
to a strong community and regional economy.<br />
Read about the unique ecosystem of The Land Between,<br />
a transition zone between the Canadian Shield and the<br />
St. Lawrence Lowlands that much of the Kawarthas lies<br />
within. The area is home to many species at risk and<br />
declining species including turtles, the five-lined skink,<br />
rare plants, mammals, and fishes. Learn more about The<br />
Land Between non-profit organization that is working<br />
to help preserve the natural environment, animals and<br />
plants of this important region.<br />
The Kawarthas offer a high quality of life in a relaxed<br />
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SPRING 2024 KAWARTHA COTTAGE MAGAZINE<br />
CONTENTS<br />
THE EDGE<br />
OF A UNIFORM<br />
ECOSYSTEM<br />
KITCHEN CABINET SOLUTIONS<br />
THE LAND BETWEEN PAGE 39<br />
11<br />
COVER<br />
STORY<br />
CREATES<br />
MODERN, YET<br />
TRADITIONAL<br />
KITCHEN<br />
15<br />
DISCOVERY DREAM HOMES<br />
TURNS COUPLE’S VISION INTO REALITY<br />
19<br />
SUCCESS IN COTTAGE<br />
CO-OWNERSHIP<br />
21<br />
RENOVATES COTTAGE<br />
ON CHEMONG LAKE<br />
31<br />
NORTHSTAR MARINE - ONTARIO’S MARINE<br />
INSURANCE SPECIALIST FOR BOAT INSURANCE<br />
27<br />
CABINETREE CREATES<br />
BRIGHT CLASSIC KITCHEN<br />
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Graphic Designer :: Angel Graphics<br />
Contributing Writer :: Joanne Culley<br />
Printed by :: CoFax Printing<br />
Kawartha Cottage Magazine is published four times a year by Admax Marketing, 705-760-1220, 1426 Ireland Drive, Peterborough ON, K9K 0A8. Kawartha Cottage Magazine is<br />
distributed by Canada Post, Canadian Publications Mail Agreement No. 40010937 to selected homes and cottages in the Kawarthas. Opinions and comments expressed are those of the authors<br />
and not necessarily those of the publisher.<br />
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KITCHEN CABINET SOLUTIONS<br />
COVER STORY<br />
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yet Traditional Kitchen<br />
Photos by Wayne Ferguson<br />
By Joanne Culley<br />
When Mike and Jessica purchased their new<br />
dream home in the countryside, they wanted<br />
to finish it off with a distinctive kitchen.<br />
“We looked at many different kitchen companies, but<br />
when Stacey Lawrence at Kitchen Cabinet Solutions<br />
saw the project, she presented us with ideas and plans<br />
that wowed us – she went above and beyond to give us<br />
some great ideas.” says Mike.<br />
“Mike and Jessica had a great idea of the style they<br />
wanted - modern colours mixed with traditional<br />
design elements, state-of-the-art appliances and a<br />
large island were all on their wish list,” says designer<br />
Stacey Lawrence. “They really gave us the freedom<br />
to create a beautifully high functioning kitchen, with<br />
a very clear path to their style preferences and daily<br />
essentials.”<br />
Both Mike and Jessica like to cook and wanted an easy<br />
layout that would be efficient as well as functional.<br />
The showpiece of the kitchen is the 9 ft. by 5 ft. island<br />
with a stunning black quartz countertop with white<br />
veining that elegantly pulls the perimeter cabinet<br />
colour into the centre of the room. The island’s Shakerstyle<br />
doors are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Black and<br />
the island is complete with large pot and pan drawers,<br />
a custom paper towel pullout accessory and a pullout<br />
microwave drawer.<br />
“I was so impressed that they caught the veining of<br />
the quartz in the right spot for the waterfall at the<br />
side,” says Mike. “I’ve been in the new home industry<br />
for 13 years and I’ve rarely encountered such attention<br />
to detail.”<br />
The cabinets are all made locally which makes the<br />
entire process a dream. As Mike was building the<br />
space for the cabinets, the cabinets were being built.<br />
Any unforeseen problems that came up on the house<br />
building side could be accommodated by the cabinet<br />
design. For example, that beautiful crown to the<br />
ceiling is exactly the height it is to hide the ductwork.<br />
Custom cabinets are made with custom heights and<br />
depths to fit this very custom home.<br />
And this kitchen is not just for show. The whole family<br />
will be using it, so it’s designed to give everyone space<br />
to cook and prep together whether for everyday or for<br />
those extra special big meals.<br />
“There’s so much storage and easy access to all the<br />
important tools, appliances and ingredients,” says<br />
Stacey. “They have spice pullouts on both sides of the<br />
stove, an amazing corner pullout, a pullout waste and<br />
recycle station, a tall pantry filled with rollouts and the<br />
most efficient butler’s pantry through the door beside<br />
the double ovens. It’s filled with ingredient- lined<br />
open shelves and keeps all small appliances easily<br />
accessible and off the counters in the main kitchen.”<br />
Continued on Page 13<br />
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Continued from Page 11<br />
The bright kitchen is filled with light, with a wall of<br />
windows on one side, and beautiful hanging pendant<br />
lights over the island and a large stainless steel<br />
farm sink.<br />
“The circular lights with enclosed candelabras are a<br />
perfect counterpoint to the rectangular and square<br />
surfaces and lines in the rest of the kitchen, another<br />
element of modern meets traditional,” says Stacey.<br />
Kitchen Cabinet Solutions also designed the couple’s<br />
laundry room. “The laundry room is the size of a small<br />
kitchen with two standing, stackable washers and<br />
dryers, a closet rod on a floating shelf and a full wall<br />
of counter space on which to fold clothes,” says Stacey.<br />
“It’s navy blue with a gorgeous white countertop and<br />
shaped backsplash. It’s beautiful. Mike and Jessica are<br />
not afraid of colour and are extremely design savvy.”<br />
Photos by Wayne Ferguson<br />
Kitchen Cabinet Solutions also designed and<br />
constructed the main floor and ensuite bathrooms. “We<br />
were so impressed with the installers. It was as if they<br />
were working on their own home,” says Mike. “All of<br />
the people we dealt with treated us with respect and<br />
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Cabinet Solutions to others.”<br />
“It’s such a bright, welcoming kitchen,” says Stacey. “It’s<br />
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Kitchen Cabinet Solutions is the place to go to create<br />
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And they’re not limited to kitchens. They design, create<br />
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Kitchen Cabinet Solutions is located at 709 The<br />
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DISCOVERY DREAM HOMES<br />
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By Joanne Culley<br />
John and Lorraine, who live in Burlington,<br />
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“Discovery Dream Homes and Design Consultant Peter<br />
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The couple designed their custom home with the<br />
help of Discovery designer Jennifer Kearns who met<br />
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Having two children and four granddaughters, the<br />
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The main floor boasts a large cathedral ceiling, with<br />
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Peter Henderson collaborated with the couple<br />
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“The quality of the materials was exceptional, from<br />
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Discovery is known for its energy-efficient homes and<br />
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“Lorraine and I are extremely happy with our cottage,<br />
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When working with clients, Peter Henderson, with the<br />
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Continued on Page 17<br />
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Continued from Page 15<br />
For over 40 years, this innovative custom home design<br />
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and one for their extensive new catalogue displaying<br />
their home designs. They won best small building, a<br />
Bunky, for Colin and Justin’s Cottage Life Show.<br />
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ft. from the Ontario Home Builders Association. The<br />
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In 2019 Discovery was nominated for Best Custom<br />
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In 2021 Discovery won Best Manufactured Home<br />
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At the 2022 PKHBA Design Awards they won Best<br />
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the likelihood of them occurring in the first place.<br />
Family members have the most success in cottage coownership<br />
when they are on the same page or have a<br />
plan to get back there. Co-ownership of a recreational<br />
property within families, especially siblings or<br />
extended relatives, is not wisely entered into unless<br />
accompanied by some form of written agreement<br />
– akin to a “cottage prenup”. Whether transitioning<br />
ownership to the next generation upon, or in some<br />
cases in advance, of the death of a prior owner,<br />
or pooling resources to acquire a new investment<br />
together, time spent creating a proper agreement<br />
is never time wasted. Articulating expectations and<br />
outlining a process for dealing with both mundane<br />
matters of shared ownership (allocating responsibility<br />
for bills and payment arrangements, establishing<br />
maintenance schedules, and creating timetables for<br />
use), as well as larger sources of future conflict (what<br />
to do in the event of the death, disability or marriage<br />
breakdown of an owner, or how to respond when<br />
one seeks to extract their equity while the other(s)<br />
wish to retain the cottage) helps co-owners maintain<br />
perspective and stay focused on the dream of cottage<br />
living that brought them together.<br />
While it’s impossible to anticipate all the future holds,<br />
a professionally crafted co-ownership agreement can<br />
go a long way to ensuring issues that do arise are<br />
dealt with as smoothly and efficiently as possible<br />
– keeping families together and allowing multiple<br />
generations the opportunity to enjoy the experience<br />
of cottage living.<br />
Submitted by Heather Richardson, Partner • Staples & Swain Professional Corporation<br />
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...renovates cottage on Chemong Lake<br />
By Joanne Culley<br />
For over 20 years, Angela Jones has been designing<br />
homes and cottages for her clients, bringing her<br />
flair for lake house living to the region. She views<br />
each space as a canvas for innovation and expression,<br />
believing in the importance of crafting environments<br />
that inspire and uplift homeowners.<br />
After several years of looking for the right lake house<br />
for herself, she found it recently on Chemong Lake,<br />
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residence.<br />
“I fell in love with this lakefront bungalow tucked in<br />
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cottage, it had several add-ons, and the previous family<br />
had lived there for over 20 years – it was the perfect<br />
place for me to customize and turn into my own unique<br />
lake house.”<br />
Over the years of designing homes for her clients,<br />
Jones had developed a wish list of what she wanted in<br />
her own home, and set to work making structural and<br />
cosmetic updates.<br />
“I upgraded the exterior and interior to maximize the<br />
use of space, brightened the cottage with white linen<br />
draperies, applied some fresh paint and added ship lap,”<br />
says Angela. “My vision was to transform it into a bright,<br />
fresh, lake house with a beach vibe on a white and soft<br />
blue palette with colour accents.”<br />
She repainted the exterior red bricks white, trimming<br />
with soft blue doors and shutters, colours which<br />
continue to the interior. In the living room she removed<br />
a horseshoe-shaped brick fireplace surround, then<br />
reconfigured it to appear more modern with ship lap, a<br />
smaller fireplace, a new mantel, and a Samsung Art TV<br />
that is disguised as her favorite beach photo.<br />
Angela widened the doorways and updated the two<br />
bathrooms, creating an ensuite with unique penny tiles<br />
emblazoned with the word “lake” surrounding the tub.<br />
“In the garage, I added a laundry/mud room with a<br />
special area for my dogs to hang out in, and constructed<br />
a custom dog run for them outside,” she continues. “I<br />
redid the landscape by creating a beautiful sandy sitting<br />
area which is like being at the beach.”<br />
Every room in the home has a bright, beautiful view of<br />
Chemong Lake, providing tranquility for her morning<br />
coffee.<br />
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Continued from Page 21<br />
In the kitchen, Angela removed a half wall, opening<br />
it up to the living room, then she added a central<br />
island for ease of entertaining. She installed ship lap<br />
and pendant lights on the ceiling and a powder blue<br />
backsplash to contribute to the beach vibe.<br />
“I’m very happy with this bright and airy lake house,<br />
overlooking the bay, which is so nice to come home to,”<br />
says Angela.<br />
For those wanting to incorporate stylings from this<br />
home into their own homes or cottages, Angela and her<br />
team of professionals will do a consultation, working<br />
with the client’s wish list to achieve the look they want<br />
within their budget.<br />
Angela Jones and her team specialize in all aspects of<br />
residential and commercial design. Creating a vision<br />
for your cottage or home is their specialty, providing<br />
everything from in-home consulting, design, draperies,<br />
and furnishings to project management, to create a<br />
comfortable, flowing, and well-balanced space, working<br />
with any budget or project size. Her team of contractors,<br />
plumbers, electricians, and business partners work<br />
together to complete the projects.<br />
Angela was named Business Woman of the Year<br />
in Peterborough in 2020, and was honoured to be<br />
nominated for the RBC Canadian Women of Influence<br />
Awards. Lakeshore Designs has been voted ‘Best Interior<br />
Design Company’ in the Readers Select Diamond<br />
Awards. The company has also received many awards<br />
in design and business including the Best Renovation<br />
at the Kawartha Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the<br />
Peterborough and the Kawartha’s Homebuilders<br />
Association Award for Best Interior Design, the Merit of<br />
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the Peterborough<br />
Business Excellence Awards. In 2022 they won the best<br />
commercial renovation for the Boathouse Boutique<br />
from the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of<br />
Commerce.<br />
Over the past 12 years, Angela Jones and her team have<br />
worked with the Princess Margaret Cottage Lottery to<br />
raise money for cancer research. This year, the summer<br />
cottages for the draw are in Prince Edward County, the<br />
Kawarthas and Muskoka.<br />
When asked about her longtime participation with the<br />
fundraiser, she replies that she wholeheartedly supports<br />
the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, as all funds raised<br />
go back into cancer research, which she says “has been<br />
making great progress in fighting the disease. By buying<br />
a ticket, you are supporting world-leading research that<br />
changes the lives of cancer patients and their family<br />
members on a daily basis.” For more information about<br />
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Lakeshore Designs is a Baeumler Approved member,<br />
an association of contractors, tradespeople and home<br />
service providers who are committed to honesty,<br />
integrity, and quality service.<br />
They are located at 2968 Lakefield Rd., across from<br />
Buckhorn Road. The Boathouse Boutique café and décor<br />
store is located at 1929 Lakehurst Rd. in Buckhorn.<br />
For more information, please call 705-748-3875, go to<br />
www.lakeshorehd.ca, or visit them on social media.<br />
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CABINETREE<br />
Creates Bright Classic Kitchen<br />
By Joanne Culley<br />
Helga’s small kitchen was 50 years old, the<br />
same age as her house, which she says still<br />
had the builder cupboards. She’d already<br />
painted them twice and didn’t want to paint them a<br />
third time. Plus, the peninsula was in an awkward spot<br />
with cupboards above it that were difficult to access.<br />
“I realized that it was time to renovate the kitchen,” she<br />
says. “I knew other people who had used Cabinetree<br />
for their kitchens and when it was time for my kitchen<br />
I knew I wanted to use Cabinetree as well.”<br />
Helga selected Cabinetree’s Shaker MDF door painted<br />
in Morning Dew. The bold matte black cabinet pulls<br />
offer contrast against the light paint colour. The<br />
countertop and backsplash are Calacatta Extra from<br />
Hanstone, which has a white base with marble veining<br />
that complements the cabinets.<br />
The peninsula has casual seating for two, along with<br />
decorative matching door panels and baseboards. It<br />
provides storage for seldom-used items via a “secret”<br />
door panel at the back.<br />
Helga worked with designer Laurel Angel at Cabinetree<br />
early on in the process and she helped in planning the<br />
layout and designing the kitchen cabinets.<br />
“I wanted the sink to be in front of the window, and as<br />
it’s not a large space, I needed help with the layout,”<br />
says Helga.<br />
“We went over Helga’s wish list and talked about how<br />
she wanted the space to function,” says Laurel. The<br />
kitchen has several unique custom features, such as a<br />
charging drawer for phones and iPads to the left of the<br />
sink and a pull-out microwave drawer to the right of<br />
the sink that doesn’t take up countertop space, which<br />
Helga says “fits like a glove” and is easy to use.<br />
“It was important for the kitchen to be cohesive with<br />
the rest of the home, so we added traditional features<br />
such as a valence above the sink and a matching<br />
custom range hood,” says Laurel. Other features that<br />
help the rooms flow together are the flooring and<br />
the upper crown moulding which carries throughout<br />
the main floor. The contractor was able to widen the<br />
doorway to the dining room to make it more open.<br />
The kitchen is now much brighter, with hanging<br />
pendant lights over the peninsula, under-cabinet<br />
lighting and pot lights which continue into the family<br />
room. Dimmer switches allow for various levels of<br />
lighting to be selected depending on the atmosphere<br />
desired and the different seasons.<br />
Continued on Page 29<br />
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Continued from Page 27<br />
“I love the quiet calm of the new kitchen – life<br />
is busy enough and it’s now a soothing space to<br />
retreat to,” says Helga. “I was so impressed with the<br />
professionalism of all of the Cabinetree staff, from the<br />
measuring, the design and the installation, they were<br />
all wonderful people to deal with and everything was<br />
so well thought-out.”<br />
“The kitchen is now more open and much brighter<br />
than before, with an updated classic feel and lots of<br />
stand-out details,” says Laurel.<br />
The designers at Cabinetree take great pride in helping<br />
clients with the design of their new spaces. They work<br />
with clients to uncover exactly what is needed from<br />
the space to make it the best possible layout to fit<br />
their home and lifestyle. While the selections process<br />
may be relatively similar from client to client, there<br />
are always variables which make every project unique.<br />
The designers uncover these details to truly tailor<br />
each space to the individual clients and assist with the<br />
selection of finishing touches, such as colour, hardware<br />
selection, and countertops.<br />
Prior to beginning work, Cabinetree takes detailed<br />
laser measurements, so they can design a layout and<br />
build cabinets to fit your space. With skilled designers<br />
on staff, they are able to create designs that appeal to<br />
everyone and fit any budget.<br />
Their showroom, located at 600 Neal Drive,<br />
offers many newly updated displays showcasing a<br />
variety of styles, materials and popular accessories.<br />
Attached to their showroom is their expansive<br />
manufacturing facility, where they combine quality<br />
craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology.<br />
Cabinetree offers a wide selection of materials, the<br />
majority of which are manufactured proudly on site.<br />
Most of their products and materials are sourced<br />
either locally or from other Canadian companies. As<br />
cabinetmakers, they love what they do and it shows in<br />
all of their projects.<br />
For over 35 years Cabinetree has been manufacturing<br />
quality cabinets in Peterborough. They have proudly<br />
received numerous accolades in recent years. In<br />
2021 they won the North American Build Magazine’s<br />
Home Builder of the Year award. In 2022 they won<br />
Peterborough This Week Reader’s Choice awards<br />
among the Kitchen/Bath Accessory Store, Kitchen<br />
Design/Renovations, and Kitchen Store categories.<br />
They were also the winner of PKHBA Housing<br />
Design Awards for “Best Kitchen under $50,000.”<br />
For more information, contact their offices at<br />
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By Joanne Culley<br />
Jim Legon, owner of First Call Property and Equipment<br />
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“We’re dependable, affordable and experienced, and we care about<br />
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First Call Property and Equipment Services provides year-round<br />
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Buckhorn.<br />
“For most people, next to family, their cottages, homes and<br />
properties are their proudest possessions,” continues Legon. “We<br />
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First Call’s services include tree timming and removal, garden<br />
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“I’ve been cutting lawns and shoveling snow since I was a little kid,”<br />
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First Call is covered by WSIB and has $5 million liability insurance<br />
coverage. They handle properties of any size, including commercial<br />
properties.<br />
First Call Property and Equipment Services is located at<br />
91 Oxford St. in Lakefield. For more information or a quote,<br />
please call 705-313-2312 or email jim@firstcallequipment.ca.<br />
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KLOOSTERMAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS<br />
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Photograper: Steven Evans Photography<br />
For over 25 years, Kloosterman General<br />
Contractors has been serving Peterborough and<br />
the Kawarthas with high quality residential,<br />
commercial and industrial construction.<br />
Over the years they have established a reputation for<br />
their high-quality work and their attention to detail,<br />
with projects built on time and on budget to their<br />
clients’ satisfaction. Their many repeat clients are a<br />
testament to their integrity.<br />
They custom build homes and cottages throughout the<br />
region. “We work with clients from beginning to end<br />
– from the idea stage, to developing the design plans,<br />
acquiring the building permits, to final construction,”<br />
says Rich Kloosterman, president.<br />
He says that the skills they develop with smaller<br />
projects can be scaled up to larger projects, with the<br />
principles of project coordination, budgeting and<br />
quality being the same.<br />
“We are excited to be nearing completion on a stunning<br />
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building in collaboration with the architectural firm<br />
AGATHOM,” says Rich. “With a shell of concrete,<br />
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hill, with one side open to capture the magnificent<br />
views of the surrounding countryside. The building<br />
is being designed and built to have minimal impact<br />
on the landscape. This project is really showcasing<br />
the resiliency and flexibility of our team, that we can<br />
handle a building of this size, shape and complexity.”<br />
“When we’re working on a project we use many<br />
different local trades, subtrades and supplies, not like<br />
out-of-town contractors, who tend to use their out-oftown<br />
connections,” he continues. “Over our years in<br />
business, we’ve developed great relationships with our<br />
local trades and suppliers. When we keep the business<br />
local, we are contributing to a strong community and<br />
local economy.”<br />
During construction, dozens of local sub-contractors<br />
are employed for work that includes excavation,<br />
foundations, structural steel, plumbing, electrical,<br />
heating, framing, glazing systems, concrete finishing,<br />
stucco, masonry and more.<br />
“My sons John, Dan and I are a strong team who are<br />
dedicated to our clients and projects,” says Rich. “We’re<br />
in it for the long term and pride ourselves on our close<br />
attention to details.”<br />
With all of their projects, they strive to provide close<br />
on-site oversight and management to ensure success.<br />
He says it’s important to keep tabs on the timing and<br />
efficiency of the work, making sure the project is wellscheduled<br />
and managed, and completed as quickly and<br />
efficiently as possible.<br />
“Because we have close oversight and scrutiny on all<br />
our projects, we get direct feedback, and our trades<br />
know what we expect. My daily site visits keep us on a<br />
good rapport with the trades so that we’re all working<br />
well together for the good of the project.”<br />
A proud member of the Peterborough and District<br />
Construction Association, Kloosterman General<br />
Contractors Ltd. is located at 1542 Stewart Line<br />
in Cavan, just outside of Peterborough. For more<br />
information, please call 705-742-0087, or visit them<br />
on Facebook and Instagram.<br />
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THE LAND BETWEEN<br />
The Edge of a Uniform Ecosystem<br />
What do you notice when driving from<br />
Haliburton to Toronto? Or when travelling<br />
west to east, from Bracebridge to Kingston?<br />
Perhaps what stands out is that the land is less rugged<br />
than in the near north, but not as flat and not arable<br />
like that to the south. Or maybe you notice exposed<br />
bedrock in various greys and pinks. Look further and<br />
you will notice a repeating and wavy landscape pattern<br />
from low to high and wet to dry. What you are seeing<br />
is the Land Between.<br />
The Land Between is a transition zone between the<br />
Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands and<br />
what ecologists call an ecotone: the edge of a uniform<br />
ecosystem or region. This is no small “fringe” area<br />
either. The whole of it extends west from Muskoka and<br />
southern Parry Sound all the way to the Ottawa Valley.<br />
On average it is 150 km. wide. The Land Between is<br />
what we identify primarily as Cottage Country.<br />
A patchwork of habitats; of limestone “stepping stones”<br />
to the south and Granite barrens to the north. Shallow<br />
soils predominate and many interconnected small<br />
lakes and wetlands. In fact, The Land Between has<br />
more shoreline than anywhere in Ontario and these<br />
headwaters and wetlands in particular provide clean<br />
potable surface and groundwater to benefit a vast part<br />
of southern Ontario.<br />
As is typical of ecotones, The Land Between is a mix<br />
of features and not uniform, so it has some of the<br />
highest habitat diversity in Ontario. Globally rare<br />
ecosystems such as alvars and savannahs, fens and<br />
meadow-marshes are found here.<br />
Because of its physiography, The Land Between is at<br />
the northern limit for many species such as Green<br />
Heron, Cardinal, Common Crow, and Chorus Frog, and<br />
at the southern limit for other species such as Moose,<br />
American Raven, and Mink Frog.<br />
While this landscape is remarkable and diverse, it is<br />
the last “intact” landscape in the southern half of the<br />
province, and an important wildlife refuge for<br />
59 Species at Risk that are mainly found here,<br />
from turtles, and the five lined skink to rare plants,<br />
mammals, and fishes. Also, it is a vital home for<br />
common but declining species such as bear, loon,<br />
moose, lake trout and more.<br />
Furthermore, The Land Between has a distinct culture<br />
and history in Ontario. Beginning with Indigenous<br />
heritage, the area was an important east to west travel<br />
corridor for travel and trade, and which journey is<br />
marked by Petroglyphs and Pictographs; the largest<br />
collection of glyphs in North America, and which are a<br />
testimonial about the relationship with the Creator as<br />
well as embodying sacred timeless teachings.<br />
Continued on Page 41<br />
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Continued from Page 39<br />
Then with post-contact settlement, areas were cleared<br />
to make way for agriculture and lumbering. Poor soils<br />
left European settlers dismayed, and many returned<br />
leaving ghost towns. Those that stayed were resilient,<br />
and “jacks of all trades” employing bartering and<br />
entrepreneurship and leaving a legacy of a distinct<br />
creative economy.<br />
Then and now, the area is known for its serenity and<br />
beauty, which are captured in works of art across the<br />
continent. Its beauty and offerings are appreciated<br />
by residents as well as thousands of cottagers and<br />
visitors engaged in land-based tourism and outdoor<br />
recreation. Of course, the value of the place is not only<br />
in our appreciation, use and care of it, but this region<br />
has vital and irreplaceable functions for our collective<br />
wellbeing and future.<br />
However, The Land Between is under accelerating<br />
threats. Development for leisure and retirement<br />
residences is increasing at an alarming rate, being<br />
pushed too with the ability to work from home or<br />
commute. And, unfortunately, The Land Between is<br />
pretty easy to damage: Due to its shallow soils, rapid<br />
drainage and interconnected aquatic resources, it is<br />
very susceptible to contamination. Thin soil means<br />
low absorptive capacity, and so limited capacity to<br />
filter water. Combine this with a harsher climate and<br />
the area has reduced capacity to buffer against injury.<br />
There is a real risk of losing the very reason that<br />
people migrate to and live in the area. If land use<br />
management continues as “business as usual”, with<br />
outmoded housing styles, additional roads and off-road<br />
trails etc., the damage from these trends is certain.<br />
Forces of population change are unavoidable, but<br />
development can be thoughtful and guided.<br />
When you think about it, it seems obvious that The<br />
Land Between is different. It stands out and we’ve<br />
known it all along! However, until recently the entire<br />
area was not at all recognized as an entity. Most<br />
planning authorities and ministries have typically<br />
classified and managed ecosystems that are uniform so<br />
despite its size, was not detected.<br />
The Land Between is not only the name of the<br />
region, but of a grassroots charity, and after 18 years<br />
of collaborative efforts by the charity and partners,<br />
the region is now recognized as one of 15 Community<br />
Nominated Priority Areas in Canada. The Land<br />
Between is pure; you can help keep it real by<br />
learning or by getting involved in restoration or<br />
community science programs offered by the charity.<br />
Visit www.thelandbetween.ca<br />
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LANG PIONEER VILLAGE MUSEUM OPENING MAY 21<br />
This Summer Travel Back 200 Years in Time!<br />
Take your travels in a new direction this<br />
summer by travelling 200 years back in<br />
time! At Lang Pioneer Village Museum, you<br />
can relive history and experience life in<br />
the 1800s in Peterborough County. The 25-acre site is<br />
host to over 30 historic buildings and recreates a 19th<br />
century hamlet.<br />
Costumed interpreters introduce you to the people,<br />
trades and events that have helped shape local history<br />
as you visit homes and businesses from 1800 to 1910.<br />
Learn about the history and culture of the Michi<br />
Saagiig Anishnaabeg who first occupied the land and<br />
were impacted by settlement. Watch the Blacksmith as<br />
he shapes metal into a horseshoe on the anvil. Smell<br />
the sweet scent of cookies baking in the woodstove.<br />
Hear the school bell ring signaling the start of classes.<br />
Try your hand at carrying water with a yoke and<br />
bucket or using a washboard. You will feel like a<br />
time traveler visiting the 1800s! The Museum is open<br />
from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday from<br />
Father’s Day to Labour Day.<br />
Lang Pioneer Village Museum also offers a variety<br />
of special events throughout the summer and fall.<br />
Kicking off the Museum’s event schedule is the 27th<br />
Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show on June<br />
16. On July 14, the historic village will be filled with<br />
antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles for<br />
the 27th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle<br />
Show. Celebrate the heart of the summer harvest<br />
season with some fresh fire-cooked corn during Corn<br />
Roast on August 18.<br />
The harvest celebration continues with the Museum’s<br />
sweetest event, Applefest, taking place October<br />
6. Enjoy an evening of fun and games as you are<br />
introduced to the origins of some favourite Halloween<br />
traditions with Spooky All Hallows’ Eve on October<br />
25 & 26.<br />
Get a head start on your holiday shopping with an<br />
indoor/outdoor Christmas Bazaar on November 16.<br />
Finally, delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of<br />
the holiday season with Christmas by Candlelight on<br />
December 7 & 8. For full event details, visit<br />
www.langpioneervillage.ca.<br />
Step back 200 years in time this season at Lang<br />
Pioneer Village Museum and relive an era gone by.<br />
It’s where history is happening! Please visit www.<br />
langpioneervillage.ca or follow Lang Pioneer Village<br />
Museum on social media for additional information<br />
about exhibits, workshops and special presentations.<br />
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