Adri Eastman running for deputy mayor

Another look at a candidate running in next month’s municipal election in Trent Lakes

Adri Eastman fills out the Trent Lakes ballot for Deputy Mayor for the Oct. 22 election. Eastman, a resident of Ledge Road, is a member of three municipal committees - Mining and Aggregate, Parks and Recreation and the Committee of Adjustment. Eastman describes herself as being a strong, new voice, active and responsible, honest and transparent, informed and engaged.

She and her husband moved to Bobcaygeon in 1994. They bought a home here and have been in the construction business for 22 years. After a lengthy career in banking and financial services she went back to school to pursue her love of horticulture. She plans on moving her greenhouse business to Trent Lakes. Dogs, long distance running, hiking, skiing, atving and snowmobiling are part of her daily life. Contact information for Adri is 19 Ledge Road, Trent Lakes Ontario, 705-738-1677 home, 705-340-0059 cell and www.adrieastmanfordeputymayor.com

Chemung Lions

Chemung Lions will be holding a silent auction during their car show on Monday in support of local community care groups. The auction will be held at the Lions Park in Bridgenorth, just off Ward Street south of Tim Horton's. The car show will start around 4:30 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. with the draws taking place around 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share in the car show and participate in the silent auction. Local businesses have donated a wide range of prizes and services for the bidders to select from. The rain date will be Sept. 17 with same location and times.

New Venture Workshop

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Or perhaps you have a new startup and are looking for support in the business community. A New Venture Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Matthews/St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 1946 Lakehurst Road in Buckhorn.

Presented by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, The Municipality of Trent Lakes Economic Development Committee, Curve Lake First Nation, and the Township of Selwyn this New Venture Session will provide an overview of:

• The foundations of starting and running a business.

• Resources & programs available to entrepreneurs in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

• How to access support from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre.

• The business model canvas and startup checklist

• Tickets are free and can be reserved online: pkednewventurebuckhorn.eventbrite.ca

Calendar

ELECTION: Municipal Candidates Debate, BCC, Sept 13, 7 p.m.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: St. Matthew-St. Aidan Anglican Church, 1937 Lakehurst Road in Buckhorn, Tuesday, September 25 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please call 705-657-2572 to let them know how many are coming