Style File Two: Look -> What's Your Style Peterborough?

Ashton Swinnerton

In the Spotlight: Ashton Swinnerton
Ash's Style File Notes: There's nothing more refreshing than being perfectly dressed for an activity. Ashton is kicking it 90s Grunge for a little afternoon leisure by the Otonabee.
What Ashton says about her style: "It's always supporting how I am feeling at the time. Right now, I've got these flowered Doc Martin boots that make me feel strong and this denim jacket from Sympathy for the Rebel, which has my Luke Perry and Jason Priestly Pins. All things 90s. My obsession. The outfit was topped off with a pair of 60s, bright green Sunglasses from Joie De Vie on George St., and an Egyptian Opal Ring from Tribal Voices. The ring reminded me of the Bob Dylan Song 'She belongs to me', which also infuses the look with some 60s vibes—the lyrics in that song 'She wears an Egyptian ring, That sparkles before she speaks'. It did sparkle and so did the waters of the River in Beautiful Peterborough."

—Ash Street

Ash Street

Contact fashionista Ash Street if you want to be featured in "What's Your Style Peterborough?" Or watch for her on the streets finding her next person to feature in Style File.

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City In Need: Check Out This Kawartha Food Share Fact Sheet

Kawartha Food Share distributes food to 37 local agencies that run food banks, food cupboards and meal programs. Here's some stats from 2013 they provided to us—many alarming—about the number of people in need in the community:

• 48 schools access Kawartha Food Share to help with their breakfast clubs and meal programs. In the month of March 2013, more than 158,000 meals were served in Peterborough area schools. 17,000 children are fed daily.
• In 2013, Kawartha Food Share distributed over $10 million dollars worth of food.
• Currently, 7,728 people are using food banks every month in the City and County of Peterborough—a number which increases to 11,244 when reflecting multiple visits.
• Food bank use has increased by 35% over the past 5 years.
• 41% of local food bank users are under the age of 18.
• In the month of March alone, 300 people visited a food bank for the very first time.
• 24% of food bank users are a mix of post-secondary students, pensioners and the working poor, many of which are only able to find part-time work in this community.
• Kawartha Food Share’s volunteers work the equivalent number of hours as 10 full-time paid staff positions.

[Kawartha Food Share]

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Silver Bean Café Introducing PTBOCanada Coffee Blend From Kyoto This Summer

As a fun cross-promotion, we are delighted to announce that the Silver Bean Café will be serving a PTBOCanada Coffee this summer, a special Kyoto Coffee Blend.

As Silver Bean explains in a Facebook post announcing the promotion, "We decided to approach Tracy at Kyoto Coffee and ask her to make a special blend for us, one worthy to be called PTBOCanada Coffee. After some strenuous taste testing, I think we have settled on a blend. It is a Brazilian Peaberry and Peru Feminino coffee bean blend and we will be serving it up all summer long at the cafe. The Brazilian Peaberry is Rainforest Alliance and the Peruvian beans are Cafe Feminino."

So now you can drink us up all summer. Enjoy.

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Upcoming 2014 B!ke Cycle Touring Workshops In Peterborough

B!ke: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub (336 Rubidge Street) is hosting a three part Cycle Touring Workshop series. 

The workshops will be held on Sundays once per month from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The cost per workshop is $15 for members, $20 for non-members, or $40 for the series. You can register in advance via email as space is highly limited.

Your Body - April 27th - Guest Instructor - Kieran Andrews

When you plan to spend so much time in the saddle, getting a good fit is of utmost importance! Kieran will share his expertise on bike fit and set up; how you can prepare your body for touring; and talk about what to expect when you get into the saddle for the long haul. 

Your Stuff - May 25th - Guest Instructor - Marilyn Freeman

Marilyn has toured extensively and is excited to provide participants with a hands-on exploration of how to handle your stuff while on tour. Join her during this session to learn what is the "yard sale"? How do you pack your panniers? What to bring and what not to bring?

Your Route - May 24th - Guest Instructor - Thom Willington

During his six month trip across the Middle East, Thom learned a lot about picking a good route. Join him for this session to learn about the many resources available to you while you decide where to ride and where to stay. From short local tours to long distance international ones, many of the same considerations apply.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Sacred Water Circle Gathering At Trent University May 2nd to 4th

The Sacred Water Circle Gathering, a powerful convergence of First Nations leaders and wisdom keepers, takes place at Trent University from May 2nd to May 4th. This indigenous-led initiative will bring together scientists, industry, academia, water professionals, the faith community and the general public with Elders and Traditional Teachers from all over the Americas. The Gathering will honour the sacredness of the water with ceremonies both at Trent University and Kinomagewopkong (the Peterborough Petroglyphs), traditional Indigenous teachings, interactive dialogue, art exhibits, film screenings, vendors and the performing arts. The registration fee for the three-day event is on a pay-what-you-can basis, ranging from $200 to $300, which includes all events, activities, meals and refreshments. Full registration information can be found at Sacredwater.ca. You can also register in person by visiting the GreenUP Store at 378 Aylmer Street in Peterborough. Registration closes April 18th. More info in this poster below...

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Social Worker Stephanie Moeser

Often, people move on from smaller towns to larger metropolises for work. Stephanie Moeser and her family did the exact opposite last summer when they uprooted and moved from Toronto up the 115 to Peterborough.

The draw of an active arts community, vibrant downtown atmosphere and natural environment provided all the incentive they needed to pack up and leave their comfort zone. The slower pace of life, and friendlier atmosphere that the Lift Lock City could provide for their children also helped in the decision.

Stephanie is a social worker with a particular focus on supporting teens and adults with Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. She worked previously at Geneva Centre for Autism in Toronto for 13 years as a social worker and later as a supervisor.  She also managed a service for adults with a dual-diagnosis. Currently, she still remains an affiliate of the Redpath Centre in Toronto. 

More recently, Stephanie decided to take a leap of faith and work for herself. She is now a social worker in private practice here in Peterborough and couldn’t be happier with this decision.

Stephanie has expertise in providing clinical support to all those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. As part of her work, she supports families understanding of their child’s diagnosis and how it effects their child and family as a whole. She also provides counseling to couples where one or both spouses have an autism spectrum disorder through offering support and guidance navigating some of the complexities of intimate relationships.  

Stephanie works directly with teens and adults with Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder, supporting them through many facets of their lives, including (but not limited to):

- understanding their diagnosis
- navigating the social environment
- emotional regulation and relationships
- supporting individuals who are experience mental health issues

Through her many years of work, Stephanie has always been amazed at the strength of the individuals she has met. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder have taught her to embrace thinking outside the box and have shown her how to look at situations in new and unique ways.  Through these interactions, Stephanie knows the importance of embracing difference and using our strengths and passions to reach our goals. 

In working with families, Stephanie has been awed by their strength, love and resilience.  Families fight for the best for all of their children, and at times do this while putting their own needs second. Stephanie has worked with families to help them find balance and support so all members can thrive.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Stephanie Moeser and what she is now offering our community, she can be reached at:

Email: stephanie@rediscovery.ca
Facebook: Rediscovery Counselling
Website:  RedpathCentre.ca
Twitter:  @re_discovery
Phone: 705.927.1318

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D'Agostini Says Goodbye To Fans

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...

[TV Cogeco Peterborough]

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Peterborough Model Mike Rodin Making Waves On Global Stage—And Harlequin Book Covers

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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Wild Rock Spring 2014 Gear and Bike Swap Is This Saturday

Wild Rock Outfitters (169 Charlotte Street) is hosting their annual Gear and Bike Swap on Saturday, April 12th at 10 a.m. Bring in your gear before the 11th and if it sells, you can get 100% store credit, or 80% cash.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: Sales Representative Patrick McAuley On The Art Of Selling A Home

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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