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New Go Designs Clothing Store

Louise Campbell has spent many years in the children's clothing manufacturing and design business in Peterborough. Her new venture is called Go Designs, and Louise is going all-out with Go-Baby, featuring polar fleece clothing and beach hats, Go-Sport, featuring school spirit wear, and custom clothing, including suits for the Peterborough Speed Skating Club and the Trent Synchro swim team, Go-Girl-Hockey, a complete line of girl-specific clothing promoting pride in their sport, and Go-Dance featuring dance wear and custom designs for competition. Go Designs is the only orange store in East City at 57b Hunter Street where you'll find all the samples and off-the rack items. Call 748-2032 for more information.

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The King Street Market Opens

Congratulations to Herb and Tammy Raglan who have proven that persistence pays off. After more than a year of hard work the couple have opened The King Street Market, formerly the Chamberlain Food Store at the corner of King and Park Streets. The King Street Market features homemade sausage, meats and fish, nearly all of it processed on-site. They also carry cheesecakes, gourmet products, pies cheese. The King Street Market is opened 7 days a week call 705-749-6328 for more information.

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Harbourne Antiques Opens In Lakefield

After more than 30 years of collecting antiques, Wendy and Howard Zelsman of Lakefield have just opened Harbourne Antiques to compliment their Bed and Breakfast, HarbournebytheLake. They have renovated two post and beam buildings to create the new antique shop that specializes in antique furniture both restored and in original finish. There is also collectible china, glassware, oriental rugs, quilts and linens, and eclectic art. The Zelsmans also do the restoration and refinishing on the premises. Store hours are 10-5 Thursday to Sunday, or by appointment. They are located at 4365 County Road 29, Lakefield or simply 3 houses south of Lakefield College, call 652-0882, e-mail: Zelsman

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Berry's Sewing Room

Berry Buck's new business is called Berry's Sewing Room. She can sew virtually anything, including alterations, or those UFO's (unfinished objects) that pile up under beds and in closets. You can call Berry's Sewing Room at 748-5409 or email Berry

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Angels Of Encouragement Bandanas

Here's an interesting little business out of Janetville. Called Angel of Encouragement, owner Patricia Partridge sells creative headwear for people dealing with hair loss due to medical reasons or perhaps for people who just like to wear bandanas. Patricia particularly wants to encourage cancer survivors and has included an angel of encouragement on each bandana. The bandana is completely adjustable, has a flannel lining and comes in a variety of colours and patterns. Check out www.angelofencouragement.com or call 705-340-5582.

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Chamber of Commerce Christmas Social

And don't miss the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Social tomorrow night at Riley's on George Street. Lots of food, fun, festivities and frantic networking from 4 until 6. www.peterboroughchamber.ca to register.

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