Reproduction Of Peterborough's Book Of Remembrance On Display At Museum (& Digital Version Available)

The Book of Remembrance was formally dedicated on November 11, 1962. It listed the names of men and women "who were killed in action, died of wounds, illness or injuries in the First Great War (1914-1918), the Second Great War (1939-1945) and in the Korean Conflict (1950-1953)."

Since its unveiling in 1962, the Book has been on permanent display at Peterborough City Hall. But late last fall, Conservators at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) removed the original Book of Remembrance from the lobby of City Hall as a regular inspection had revealed that the book had begun to experience some cockling—where paper becomes buckled and will not lie flat—and warping.
 
At the time, the book's removal was expected to be temporary but as PMA Conservator, Cindy Colford, notes, "this kind of minor damage is typically an early warning sign that a paper object is being stored in an environment where the relative humidity is out of its ideal range."
 
Conservation treatments on the original have thus far been successful, but in order to ensure that this valuable artifact is preserved for future generations it will need to remain in specialized storage at the Museum.
 
Back in June, Peterborough’s Cenotaph Committee approved an expenditure amount of up to $5,000 from the Cenotaph Trust Fund for the purpose of the reproduction and binding of the Book of Remembrance. The replica has now been completed and will be available for public viewing at the Museum from November 5 to 20, 2011.* It will later be placed on permanent display back in the lobby of City Hall. Visitors will be able to access the replica directly and can view any or all pages.
 
A full digital version of the Book of Remembrance is available online by clicking here. 

*The Book of Remembrance will not be at the Museum on November 8th between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. as it will be on display at the Peterborough Armories as part of the Veteran’s Week Celebration and Educational Fair.

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Here's A Poem A PCVS Student Wrote For Her English Assignment About Her School Closing

How could they?
Why would they?
Why should they?
Love.
Compassion.
Acceptence.
PCVS is more than a school.
PCVS is a home.
A home where hate withers.
Love grows in its place.
A home is where family lives.
We're family.
As the words run through my head.
"PCVS has been chosen to be closed."
I'm in denial.
This isn't happening.
How could they?
Why would they?
Why should they?
I've been stabbed in the back.
Just getting used to this environment.
Just to have it taken away from me.
We had a family building.
It's being torn down.
Ripped to shreads.
Thrown away like it meant nothing.
Rusty Hicks.
Spend a week here.
See what you think.
What do you see?
Each and every student.
Inspired.
Creative.
Loving.
Passionate.
They've taken away our family.
We're leaving a broken home.
How could they?
Why would they?
Why should they?

[via Peterborough Needs PCVS]

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The Son Of One Of The Wealthiest Men In The World Was At Market Hall Last Night

Peter Buffett, son of Warren Buffett, spoke and performed at Market Hall.

[chextvDOTcom]

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Peterborough Partnership On Immigrant Integration Hosting Conference November 17th At Holiday Inn

Noticing that the face of Peterborough is changing? Want to know more about harnessing the true potential of diversity? The Peterborough Partnership on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) is hosting its second 'Together we Prosper' Conference on November 17th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. This conference has something to offer everyone: Business folks, decision makers, educators, social and health service providers, international and domestic students, parents, New Canadians or naturalized Canadians.

Topics to be covered include:
• Diversity, Creativity and the Economy
• Newcomer Mental Health
• Immigrant Integration Best Practices
• Engaging Newcomer Youth in Peterborough

The likes of Mayor Daryl Bennett; Dan Taylor, CEO of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation; Dr. Rosana Pellizzari of the Peterborough County City Health Unit; and members of the New Canadians Centre Speakers Bureau will all be speaking. The keynote address will be delivered by a newcomer to Peterborough.

Registration is $20, which includes access to the keynote address and local research findings, all workshops and panel discussions, dinner, childcare (by a registered Early Childhood Educator) and the evening social event. The registration deadline is Thursday, November 10, 2011. For more info, go to ppcii.ca.

[PPCII.CA]

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Here's A Letter The Ministry of Education Is Sending To Those Concerned About PCVS Closure

[via Shane Palmer from Greeneyewear]

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A Video Showing You All The Neat Peterborough History You Will Find At Trent Valley Archives

[YouTube; Trent Valley Archives]

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Here Are Some Photos & Video From The PCVS Ghost Walk Today

It would appear that the kids are not over it. Students from PCVS took to the streets over the noon hour today to show their displeasure in the announced closing of their high school. The event was mounted as a "ghost walk" and was meant to point out to everyone that if you take more than 900 kids and teachers out of the downtown, it does have an effect. While the decision to close PCVS is in the Ministry of Education's hands (pending an Administrative Review), that didn't stop the hundreds of kids who have taken it upon themselves again to show the community that the decision of the School Board trustees is still on their minds.

[video via Desiree Fawn on Vimeo]

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Here Are Pictures Of 4,595 Bras That Were Donated For Bras Around The Building

After nearly a month of collecting bras for "Bras Around The Building", today was the day where they would all be linked together and chained around the CHUM Kawarthas building on George Street. Firetrucks hoisted up the thousands of bras that were generously donated by the community in the campaign to help raise awareness about breast cancer. 4,595 bras were donated, meaning that OLG Slots—which said it would donate $1 for every bra collected—will be donating $4,595 to the Peterborough & District unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. Once the bras are cleaned now by both Rocky's and Kent Cleaners, they will then be donated to the YWCA for distribution.

[Related: Don't Forget To Donate Your Bras For A Great Cause]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Here's Pics Of The Wolf & Kruz FM DJs Rocking PTBOCanada Toques For Movember Rain

PTBOCanada will be giving $1 out of every sale of our PTBOCanada toques in November to The Wolf's "Movember Rain" campaign for Movember. So buy a toque to keep you warm, show pride in your city and support a great cause!

Dani Stover

TJ Connors

Pete Dalliday

Vince Bierworth

Catherine Hanrahan

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Large Crowd Of Students & Parents Gathered At KPR Office Last Night

A crowd of approximately 80 people gathered in advance of last night's regular meeting of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees. Nerves would seem to remain raw from the recent decision to close PCVS. Students and parents greeted arriving trustees with signs and a message of concern. The largest group were clearly from the Save PCVS camp, while a few folks were present showing support for TASSS. During the meeting, passionate presenters from the community continued to speak out on this hot topic.

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