Episode 8 - From produce clerk to proprietor. The story of Snoddon’s Valu-mart

Bonus Episode - Classic Stories From Classics on Kent

In Good Company has always been about people - the ones who make Kawartha Lakes feel like a community, not just a city on a map. So it only makes sense that when we set out to celebrate Classics on Kent, we didn't point our mic at the cars. We pointed it at the people behind them. Every year, on the third Sunday of July, Lindsay's main street transforms into a rolling museum of antique vehicles - and a whole lot of joy, nostalgia, and neighbours catching up. This year, it's also a lifeline for Kawartha Lakes Food Source, raising funds and food donations that matter well beyond the one day. Classics on Kent is presented by Wards Lawyers, but it comes together because of people who show up, year after year, to help make it happen. In this special episode, we introduce you to four of them. In their own words - true to how this show has always worked - they tell us what the day means to them, and share a personal car memory of their own. Classics on Kent takes place Sunday, July 19th, in downtown Lindsay.

Episode 9 – The Special Specialness of The Spec

Adam Deschenes had to make a move – literally. And when he went looking for a new location for his Spectrum Fitness Centre, he admits his options were limited. His eventual choice – a former rental business on Lindsay’s Queen Street – initially raised eyebrows from some of his closest and most trusted supporters; they questioned whether the fitness/business entrepreneur was up to the challenge of a major transformation. How Adam met that challenge is a story of not just his hard work and perseverance - but of community spirit and clients stepping up to give back to the man they believe has given them so much. Theme music by Jeremy Van Halteren. And, for this episode, also from The Rootmen.

Episode 8 - From produce clerk to proprietor. The story of Snoddon’s Valu-mart

Graham Snoddon didn’t have lofty ambitions, beyond buying his first car, when he started in the produce department of his local grocer. At 16, few of us do. But it wasn’t long before he started considering a big move, with bigger challenges and bigger rewards within the walls of Lindsay’s Valu-mart. Today, he and his wife (and business partner!) Hannah’s last name is synonymous with the downtown store. We take you inside the big store with the small town feel to meet new owners Graham and Hannah – who share the story of their big leap. In Good Company is a production of Wards Lawyers. Original theme music by Jeremy Van Halteren.

Episode 7 – Rooted In The Family Business

It’s not uncommon for a family business to be helmed by someone from its third generation. But when all three children  – now young men – in that third generation choose to carry on that legacy, together, well, that’s something exceptional.  And Luke, Kyle and Jeff Richardson are fully invested in Pineneedle Farms near Pontypool. Each studied and developed their own unique skills when it comes to raising a wide variety of trees from wee tiny seedlings. None are prouder of this special partnership than parents Paul and Tracy. We head to the farm where all five Richardsons share the story of this extraordinary business that ships around the world, but is rooted in our community. In Good Company is a production of Wards Lawyers. Original theme music by Jeremy Van Halteren.

Episode 6 – Tracing Tradewind’s Trip Through Thirty Years

Officially, it’s called “Tradewind Toys and Gifts.” But, oh my. It really is so much more than that. Yes, there are the billions of board games and puzzles. But then there’s that intangible, yet all-encompassing quality that customers can’t help but leave with – a genuine, almost child-like, sense of giddy happiness. It’s a credit to the woman who has exuded that warmth and gentle enthusiasm since the first day she swung open the doors to this oh-so-fun-and-cool store in Lindsay’s downtown. Angela Field shares how and why her fervour has not waned in what is now 30 years of bringing joy (and introducing Code Names!) to Kawartha Lakes.  In Good Company is a production of Wards Lawyers. Original theme music by Jeremy Van Halteren.