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DBIA Featured Post: Lakeshore Designs
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Lakeshore Designs began as many interior design companies do: a dream, a truck and, of course, a talented and dedicated individual. Angela Jones opened Lakeshore Designs in 2004 as an in-home consultation business. In 10 short years since, she has turned Lakeshore Designs into Peterborough’s premier interior design firm.
After seeing the need for an interior design studio in downtown Peterborough, Angela made the move to her George Street location. Not only a design firm, Lakeshore Designs became a destination spot for cottagers looking for that perfect home décor accent or furniture piece. Since the expansion at its new location, Angela has transformed the business into the design studio that it is today.
With a knowledgeable staff of designers and consultants, Lakeshore Designs serves as an inviting place to meet with both new and returning clients. Lakeshore Designs is proud to have had some celebrities as clients, including Elton John, Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood and Marc Savard. They're also chosen designers for the Chex Daily design segment every Tuesday; for numerous Builders’ models; for The Toronto Cottage Life Show model home Spring 2013, Fall 2013 and Spring 2014; and The Princess Margaret Hospital Lottery dream cottage 2014.
They are winner of numerous prestigious awards, including Best Interior Decorating 2013 from the Peterborough & Kawarthas’ Homebuilders Association; The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneural Spirit Award 2012; Best Cover award 2011 from Our Homes Magazine; and The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Micro Business of the Year 2010. The design team’s projects range from choosing paint colours and other finishes, in-home consultations, full kitchen designs and sales, renovations, designing dream homes, cottages, and commercial spaces from the ground up.
If you have design challenges or if you are thinking of building your dream home, give them a call today!
For more on Lakeshore Designs (427 George Street North), go to:
Phone: 705-748-3875
Website: Lakeshorehd.ca
Facebook: Lakeshore Designs
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Here Is A Dog Wearing A Life Jacket Sitting In A Canoe On A Frozen Lake Near Peterborough #WeAreWinter
/Doggone it, we love this! This gives new meaning to doing the dog paddle.
Photo credit: Alex Webster, Alex Webster Photography. alexwebster.ca
[via Karl Kustor from Stoney Lake Market Facebook page]
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There Are Cows Walking On Highway 115
/There are cows on the loose on the 115 between Airport Road and Highway 28. We don't know where they're heading. Maybe Peterborough?
Pic via @thejohnkeating on Twitter
picture via @ashleyj15 on Twitter
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The Amazing Camp That Gives Hope To Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones
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Peterborough's Shelley Hermer is Ontario Program Coordinator for Camp Kerry Society. Here, she gives us an insider look at the impact of Camp Kerry retreats in British Columbia—which use a holistic approach to bereavement care where emphasis is placed on healing both within and between families—and writes about the first Camp Kerry Ontario being established.
Camp Kerry offers family retreats and year-round support programs for children, youth and parents who are grieving the death of a loved one. The camp is named after British Columbian Kerry Kirstiuk, an inspiring mother of two young children, who lost her battle to colon cancer in 2006. Designed and overseen by family bereavement expert Dr. Heather Mohan, Camp Kerry began in 2007 as a pilot project after Kerry's husband Bob requested that donations in her memory be given to Dr. Mohan's program at Lions' Gate Hospital in North Vancouver.
Shelley Hermer (above left) at Camp Kerry in BC
Dr. Mohan's response was immediate, fulfilling a long-standing dream to run a family bereavement camp. Since then, more than 150 families in British Columbia have benefited from these specialized services. In 2011, Camp Kerry officially separated from Lions Gate Hospital and was incorporated as an independent Canadian charity.
In 2011, I traveled to BC to volunteer at Camp Kerry and since then have been working towards bringing this exceptional and unique program to Ontario. With the approval of the Camp Kerry Society Board of Directors, we have set a goal to bring 10 Ontario families to the first Camp Kerry Ontario retreat in October 2014, held in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands.
Camp Kerry retreat in BC.
Parents often describe their biggest worry is that they—and their children—won’t recover from the loss of their loved one. They talk about the balance of needing to keep old memories alive and creating new ones. Children and parents convey their desire to see their family enjoy life.
Camp Kerry retreat in BC.
At the retreats, so much happens for families. Yes, there are tears—the Saturday evening memory service and Sunday afternoon message balloon release allow families the chance to openly remember their loved ones. Parents and children participate in groups led by professional therapists, providing opportunities to share and receive peer support. Key to the model is the therapeutic use of art, music and adventure challenges in a natural setting. In the words of one parent, "we experienced what we never thought possible."
Camp Kerry retreat in BC.
Fundraising and events to help raise awareness about this Camp Kerry Ontario retreat are in the works, involving support from and collaboration with Peterborough and area community organizations. If you would like to be part of the first Camp Kerry Ontario—either by offering financial support, assisting at events, volunteering your time, or if you simply would like more information—please contact me at shelley@campkerry.org.
—By Shelley Hermer
Here's some more pictures below from Camp Kerry in BC, as well as a YouTube video about the camp...
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YMCA Half Marathon 5k & Kids 1k Fun Run Is This Sunday
/This is the YMCA's 36th Annual race in Peterborough. It's their biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going to YMCA Strong Kids.
Old school pic from first race in 1978.
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Guys & Dolls Play At Adam Scott This Week(end)
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Guys & Dolls, presented by Adam Scott Performing Arts and directed by Geoff Bemrose, runs this week—February 19th to 22nd, at Adam Scott.
It's put on by Adam Scott Performing Arts—which offers students Grades 7 through 12 professional level performance opportunities in Musical Theatre, Dance, Drama and Music.
Watch the trailer preview below...
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Two Fifty Café Closes, Sushi Yonge Opens In Its Place
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Update: October 23rd, 2014 - Sadly it looks like Sushi Yonge is now closed.
The Two Fifty Café (at 250 Sherbrooke Street) has closed, and Sushi Yonge has opened in its place. They are currently offering 20% off to celebrate their opening.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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A Mucho Burrito Franchise Is Available In Peterborough
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The last spot in the new plaza on Lansdowne Street West is a Mucho Burrito, and the franchise is available still (see poster in window of the plaza, at right, we spotted).
The restaurant will feature a small patio, and offer a selection of Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos and Taqueria Salads.
