34th Annual YMCA – PepsiCo Canada Half Marathon, AccuPed 5K and Wild Rock Kids 1K

Date: Sunday February 26, 2012

The YMCA PepsiCo Canada Half Marathon, 5K and Kids 1k race route will be running through your neighbourhood. This is an exciting opportunity to observe up to 1000 participants competing in Central Ontario’s largest Mid-Winter, Half Marathon.

From 11:30 to 4:00pm Temporary Road Closures –
· Aylmer St (between Rink and Lansdowne)
· Perry St (between Park and Crescent)
· Crescent St (between Perry and Haggart)
· Lock St (between Crescent and Romaine)
· Romaine St (between Lock and Crescent)
· Haggart St and Ware St,

From 12:00 to 4:00pm Temporary Road Closures –
· Armour Rd (between St. Luke’s Ave and Douro St.)

From 12:30pm to 3:30pm – Temporary Lane Closures will slow traffic
· Lansdowne St – Westbound Curb Lane closed between Ashburnham and Edwards Street
· Ashburnham Dr – Southbound Lane closed between Old Norwood Rd and Lansdowne
· Armour Rd- Southbound Lane closed from Douro to Naussau Mills Rd.

The YMCA of Peterborough and the Half Marathon Race Committee ask for your encouragement, support and understanding as the runners pass through your area.

For information about our race and to see the Half Marathon and or 5K route map contact Heather Stephens at 748-9642 ext. 225 or visit our website at
www.ymcaofceo.ca

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPORT- YOUTH IN NEED IN THE PETERBOROUGH CITY AND COUNTY BENEFIT FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT THROUGH THE YMCA.

PHOTO: The next step in the process of completing Lakefield’s new water tower on the south end of the village took place on Tuesday, February 21. The tower’s 20-tonne bucket was raised in incremental steps and now sits atop the tower. The tank will be capable of storing 2,750 cubic meters of water, and is intended to significantly improve Lakefield’s water storage capacity, flows and stabilize water pressure. The estimated cost of the project is $5.54 million, with funding (one-third each) coming from each level of government (municipal, provincial and federal). (Photo by Anita Locke)

The property under discussion, located at 2 Smith Street, was previously used as an office and maintenance compound.

Parks Canada is seeking suggestions to help define a vision and the widest possible number of options for use of the property for the benefit of the community.

There was a great turnout, and plenty of ideas for possible uses. Among the suggestions presented by the people in attendance were canoe and bike rentals, green space, Lakefield Heritage Centre, canoe and boat museum, boutique hotel and cafe, artisans’ centre with workshops and space for multiple groups, childrens’ gardens, mooring, small cafe and/or outdoor licensed patio, brew pub, recreational water park, visitor information centre and other ideas.

Parks Canada is hoping to come up with a vision that will be pleasing to the community and its visitors yet financially viable. Parks Canada intends to maintain ownership of the property but would be looking into long-term lease options with interested business partners.

Parks Canada staff will now review the ideas and return to the community for another open house in the next couple of months with artist conceptions to present various options. Following that, Parks Canada may put out a call for “Expressions of Interest” to see if there are any businesses, organizations or individuals that would be interested in partnering on projects on the property.

Ideas and suggestions are still being welcomed; for more information contact Pat Newsom at Trent-Severn Waterway, Parks Canada, at (705) 750-4843, or email Ont.Trentsevern@pc.gc.ca.

PHOTO: Parks Canada owns this building on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Lakefield. A public information session and open house was held on February 22 to gather suggestions to help define a vision and the widest possible number of options for the future use of the property for the benefit of the community. (Photo by Anita Locke)

This is the first play that Sky Gilbert, a groundbreaking and award-winning Canadian playwright and Guelph University Professor, has written for 4th Line Theatre. “It’s based on a true story,” explains Gilbert, “of a man I know who grew up as a teenager during the 1990s on a farm in western Ontario.” This story is still relevant in this era of bullying of young gay men. Gilbert says “I wanted to show the ‘ordinariness’ of Luke’s rural life and the ordinariness of his emotions. I want the audience to be touched and moved by Luke’s human situation.”

Breaking Ground is part of 4th Line Theatre’s New Play Development program, designed to support, nurture and encourage the creation of environmentally-staged historical plays. This ongoing process of dramaturgical support, workshops and public readings is vital to 4th Line Theatre’s commitment to provide audiences with the highest quality Canadian drama. “Public readings are an important part of the creation of plays,” says Robert Winslow, Artistic Director of 4th Line Theatre, “this is not just a ‘sneak-peak’ at an upcoming production. This forum gives the writer the opportunity to figure out what works. The audience’s feedback during the discussion afterward may be the most valuable lesson learned.”

Joining Winslow and Gilbert at the reading will be St. Francis of Millbrook director Kim Blackwell (The Berlin Blues, The Right Road to Pontypool, Schoolhouse, The Art of Silent Killing) and 4th Line Theatre favorites Ellen-Ray Hennessy (The Right Road to Pontypool), Griffin Clark (Doctor Barnardo’s Children, Schoolhouse, The Right Road to Pontypool, The Cavan Blazers,) and Robert Winslow as Ned Skinker, along with 4th Line Theatre newcomers Nathaniel Bacon (as Luke), William Foley (as the father), Sherri McFarlane, Robin Hodge, Emily Gray, Ken Houston and Spencer Robson.

Gilbert co-founded Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Canada’s oldest gay theatre, and is currently the Artistic Director of Hammertheatre. He is also an Associate Professor at the School of English and Theatre Studies at Guelph University. Gilbert has won the Pauline McGibbon Award for theatre directing, the Margo Bindhardt Award from the Toronto Arts Foundation, The Silver Ticket Award from the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and three Dora Mavor Moore Awards, most recently the 2011 award for Outstanding New Play for The Situationalists.

Peterborough Museum & Archives will host this free event on Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 pm and seating is limited. For complimentary tickets and more information call 4th Line Theatre’s Box Office at 705-932-4445 or visit 4thlinetheatre.on.ca. There is plenty of free parking available and the museum is fully accessible.

St Francis of Millbrook will run Monday to Saturday on the Barnyard Stage from August 13th until September 1st. Previews are Monday August 13th and Tuesday August 14th, and the gala opening night is Saturday August 18. Opening night celebrations include a dinner at South Pond Farm in Bethany and a post performance reception at Keystone Links Golf and Country Club in Peterborough.

Tickets for Queen Marie and St. Francis of Millbrook can be purchased at the 4th Line Theatre Box Office at 4 Tupper Street, Millbrook, online at 4thlinetheatre.on.ca, by phone at 705-932-4445 or in person through associated ticket outlets: Peterborough Museum & Archives on Armour Hill in Peterborough (705-743-5180) or Kent Books at 15 William Street North in Lindsay (705- 328-1600).

There were three cash prizes: first prize was $1,250.00 (won by Marie Weaver), second prize was $500.00 (won by George Watson) and third prize was $250.00 (won by Gord Bennett). Fran Simas entertained guests with a lovely selection of songs.

Community Care Peterborough thanks all those who supported the organization by purchasing tickets; $8,200.00 was raised.

Community Care Peterborough provides services that support independence and peace of mind for seniors, their families, and for adults with physical challenges who live in the City and County of Peterborough.

PHOTO: Lakefield Ward Councillor Anita Locke, right, of the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield drew the winning numbers at the Peterborough Community Care “Win Win Winter” raffle on February 14. The draw was made at the Lakefield Community Care office. Joining her were (far left) Danielle Belair, Executive Director of Community Care – Peterborough, and Lorri Rork, Coordinator, Community Care Lakefield.

The entertainment lineup includes Bob McQuaid, Ryan Vanlieshout, Dave Barber, Joanne Post, Winston James, Gary Hooper, Brian Cosby, Randy Morrison, Jim Beech, Louise Wright (Sunday gospel show), Lisa Hart, Dennis Whitty, Mike Pollard and Jeremy Smith.

Providing backup for the entertainers will be Tim Sanders and his band. The open mic portion will be backed-up by Paul Evans and his band.

The event is managed and organized by Al Traynor.

Early bird price for a weekend pass (before May 24) is $55.00 per person ($65.00 pp after May 24). Rough camping is included in the price. Children under 12, when accompanied by an adult, are free. Day passes will also be available.

For more information, contact Carol Taylor at (705) 292-7113 or via email at carol.taylor06@gmail.com.

Free Fitness DVD and Pedometers for All Moms-to-be!

Expectant parents and their families are invited to attend a Prenatal Health Fair hosted by the Peterborough County-City Health Unit at the Holiday Inn on Monday, February 27 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

All moms-to-be will receive a pedometer and a free DVD entitled “Move for Two” promoting physical activity during pregnancy. The video offers pregnant women a fitness routine for all levels of energy and experience as well as safety tips for mothers and their babies while they exercise.

Massage therapy students from Fleming College will also be on hand to demonstrate the value of infant massage. Expectant parents will be shown some basic techniques to promote attachment and safe touch.

This event is free and open to everyone with an interest in learning how best to prepare for having a baby, and about the supports available in the Peterborough area. The Prenatal Health Fair features interactive displays and demonstrations on a wide variety of topics such as nutrition for baby and Mom, becoming a parent, baby’s development, and much more. Particular highlights include the “empathy belly”, fathering/parenting displays, and the chance to win a door prize.

For more details, please call Kris Hazlitt at the Peterborough County-City Health Unit at (705) 743-1000, ext. 254.

The Papa Duke Quintet performs Gypsy Jazz and “World Fusion” music. Vasyl Papaduik is a violinist from the Ukraine known as ‘The Duke of Gypsy Violin’. His fingers and bow absolutely fly across the strings! His repertoire includes classical, jazz, gypsy, latin and pop styles. This most talented and fiery musician and his internationally acclaimed ensemble have played for state occasions around the world.

Tickets: There are some rush seats available for $25 at the door. They can be reserved by contacting Patty at (705) 653-3723.

An Adhoc Committee was established by Council with a mandate to consult with the community and stakeholders and to consider a scope of work to improve and modernize the 40 year old community centre. The Adhoc Committee is comprised of community members, Township staff and two members of Council.

A Fundraising Subcommittee has been established and has already received commitments of over $450,000 in cash donations and in-kind support. The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield has committed $1.4 million to this phase bringing the total Township commitment for the entire project to $2.6 million. A grant from the Enabling Accessibility Fund of $75,000 has also been secured to support the renovation. The Fundraising Subcommittee will launch a fundraising campaign in the near future to raise additional funds to support the renovation.

“The Robert E. Young Recreation Complex is the heart of the Ennismore community providing a venue for sports and social events. The upgrades of the community centre will modernize and update the facility, provide new dressing rooms and washrooms and will improve accessibility. This is such a positive step moving forward. The renovated centre will benefit the entire community.” stated Reeve Mary Smith.

The project is expected to be tendered in late March with work beginning this spring. These planned renovations, combined with the phase one renovations that took place in 2011, will result in a major update of the entire facility.

“I am very pleased that the Township was able to attract such a highly qualified individual who will contribute to the Township’s overall corporate goals. John has the skills to guide the Township’s parks and recreation services through its recently endorsed Recreation Services Plan.” stated CAO Janice Lavalley.

Mr. Sellars will commence work on March 5, 2012. He will replace Ed Barber who plans to retire at the end of March after more than fifteen years of municipal service.