An amazing goalie, but more important a heart of gold. We won't forget Dagger. Watch this interview he did with TV Cogeco after last night's final game...
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Peterborough Model Mike Rodin, who recently strutted his stuff on the the Catwalks of Toronto Fashion Week 2014 for HD Homme, Filthy Haanz, Farley Chatto, Soia Kyo, Rudsak and Viggo, is making waves on the international stage.
Over the past few months, the Strutt Central model has booked campaigns for Old Spice, Ash City, Gucci Showroom, Hazelton Lanes and most recently as lead Actor in a Universal Studios Music Video "Oh".
In addition, Mike's face will grace the covers of more than 25 Harlequin Romance novels.
After fulfilling a successful contract in Shanghai, China this past year, Mike's next stop is Europe. He will be jetting off to Milan in the next few weeks to embark on a modelling contract with The FASHION Model Management Milan a top European agency.
We wish him the best of luck.
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The thought of selling a home is a scary one for a lot of people. Numerous fears creep into one’s mind and they can take a lot to overcome. Not only is the physical task of preparing the home to be listed a tough one, but almost even tougher is the ability to mentally prepare yourself to let go.
Patrick McAuley of Bowes and Cocks knows about these difficulties all too well and brings his professional experience to help people in this instance from start to finish. Often times the hardest thing for people to do is disconnect from the home they’ve lived in for years.
Emotional attachments to the physical property can make it hard to leave. This is why Patrick knows he has to help his clients realize that when they decide to sell, the home is no longer there but a product on the market. Once he helps his clients make the mental decision to “let go” of their emotions and focus on selling, there are a few things that help the process move along.
To begin with, Patrick helps his clients de-clutter! There are a few ways to help with this:
- Pack up the knickknacks that have been collected around the house
- Clean off counters and table tops to leave as much viewable space as possible
- Put away every day essential items into boxes that can be quickly stored when not in use
- Donate or discard anything that is lying around the house and of no use anymore
There are also a few reasons to possibly rent a storage unit and rearrange furniture/rooms:
- Sometimes you don’t have enough space to put away larger unnecessary items
- Homes tend to show better with less furniture
- Remove furniture that block paths and walkways
- Minimize furniture in each room to showcase its purpose
- Leave as much room as possible to move around and discover
Physical repairs to a house before showing are also an obvious must, and sometimes the smallest fixes can make a major difference.
Interior
- Replace cracked floor and counter tiles
- Patch holes in walls
- Fix leaky faucets
- Fix doors that don’t close properly
- Replace light bulbs
- Fix drawers that jam
Exterior
- Keep lawn mowed
- Paint faded window trim
- Keep sidewalks cleared
- Trim trees and plants
- Plant flowers to brighten things up
When preparing to sell a house, Patrick always tells his clients the truth about what can and should be done to stage the property, according to what they can get out of it. He likes to remind people that sometimes major fixes and investments such as replacing an entire bathroom or kitchen aren’t necessary and that minor adjustments can equal major improvements.
If you are thinking about selling your home, Patrick invites you to contact him and ask all the questions you need. He is always available to come and see your home and give his professional opinion of value, and wants to help you find ways to maximize your sale price.
This is the second in a series with Patrick McAuley, Sales Representative – Bowes and Cocks LTD Brokerage. Read his first column here.
For more on Patrick McAuley, go to:
Phone:
Office -> 705.742.4234
Toll Free -> 1.888.742.4234
Website: BowesandCocks.com
Email: pmcauley@bowesandcocks.com
Twitter: @sellwithpat
Fax: (705) 743-9374
**Note: This is not intended to solicit clients already under contract**
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The Leafs lost last night, again, pretty much eliminating them from the playoffs. Fans weren't happy, and neither was Mayor Rob Ford. He was there and was downright belligerent—to the point ACC security had to ask him to control himself, maybe because the Leafs were losing or possibly because he was denied entry into the exclusive Directors' Lounge, the Star reports. Ford eventually disappeared, hailing a cab or something, as his budget chief who was with him couldn't find him. This clip was sent to Peterborough's PMZ of Ford at the game before he bolted early. Have a watch...
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The amazing and inspiring Clara Hughes—who Christie Blatchford calls "this generation’s Terry Fox"—arrived in Peterborough Saturday (March 22nd) as part of her 12,000 kilometre Clara's Big Ride journey to raise awareness about mental health and erase the stigma associated with mental illness. Clara, who was won multiple Olympic medals in cycles and speed skating, has herself battled depression for years. Her 110 day bicycle ride will take her to 95 communities across Canada. She spoke highly of Peterborough and its attention given to mental health initiatives. She wants this ride across the country to be epic and called it "Canada's Big Ride". Props to the local Canadian Mental Health Association chapter for bringing Clara to Peterborough. Here's pictures from her day in town...
[picture via Liz Shaughnessy]
Clara with her support riders, including her husband, Peter Guzman. [picture via Liz Shaughnessy]
[picture via Liz Shaughnessy]
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The 2014 Peterborough Speakers Series is themed "Fire Starters" and features dynamic speakers such as playwright Drew Hayden Taylor, photographer Michael Hurcomb, lawyer Julie Kirkpatrick and more. The event is MC-ed by Stuart Harrison and takes place April 16th at Market Hall. For more info on the event, go to gphsf.ca. More deets in poster below.
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Patrick McAuley from Bowes and Cocks
For many people, after marriage and having children the most stressful life changing moments are the buying and selling of properties. At no other point will someone have more invested both financially and emotionally in one single transaction. Part of the decision in the buying and selling of properties is in the selection of a well suited real estate agent to make the unpaved road of that sale a little less bumpy.
For Patrick McAuley of Bowes and Cocks, the relationship he creates between himself and his clients is priority Number One. Knowing that the decision he is assisting someone make can be life altering, Patrick takes every measure to ensure that he provides a professional, stress free, friendly, and honest approach in helping his clients buy or sell a property. When the dust finally settles and the deal is complete, the relationship he hopes to have created is one that without hesitation can be considered real.
Born and raised in Peterborough, and formerly a corporate sales representative in the area, Patrick knows the advantage of creating relationships in a city where word of mouth goes a long way. Previously trained in the corporate world in value selling, he understands that the client/sales rep relationship is one of the most important aspects in the buying and selling of all types of property. The training he received engraved a work ethic and attention to detail that he has used to give his clients the highest standard of service. His goal is to make sure his clients get exactly what they’re paying for.
As one of Bowes and Cocks newest agents, Patrick is happy to be a part of a team that promotes the exact same values that he lives by. The family values that surround this family run business which has been a part of our community since its first office opened in 1956 are what he believes separates it from the rest.
Bowes and Cocks is entering an exciting new phase with a remodeled building coming soon, including state of the art technology to assist its clients in the buying and selling of property. Knowing that technology is something you don’t want to fall behind in, Bowes and Cocks is excited to unveil what they will soon have to offer and know their clients will be excited too.
If you are thinking about entering the home owner market or are considering selling, Patrick invites you to contact him and ask all the questions you need. He knows that the first step is usually the biggest and he would be more than happy to assist you in making it!
This is the first in a series with Patrick McAuley, Sales Representative – Bowes and Cocks LTD Brokerage.
For more on Patrick McAuley, go to:
Phone:
Office -> 705.742.4234
Toll Free -> 1.888.742.4234
Website: BowesandCocks.com
Email: pmcauley@bowesandcocks.com
Twitter: @sellwithpat
Fax: (705) 743-9374
**This is not intended to solicit clients already under contract**
If your business/organization is interested in a PTBOCanada Featured Post, email sales@ptbocanada.com!
What a great idea this is. TV Cogeco in Peterborough is introducing a brand new show, Answering The Call With Chief Murray Rodd. It airs Mondays from 7 pm to 8 pm (starting March 10th). You can call in with your questions, concerns and suggestions to Chief Rodd on all local police and crime-related matters. No word if Chief Rodd will sing the COPS theme song on air.
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Peterborough's Nathan Jackson, 14, recently won the Snofest Idol competition. Here he is singing his original song "Be The Change" that he performed there.
[via MyKawartha YouTube]
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Thanks to everyone who attended our Christmas Party at Aria! All proceeds went to Kawartha Food Share.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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