Local Tennis Players To Play Epic 24 Hour Tennis Marathon In Support Of PRHC Closer Campaign

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On July 30th, two local tennis players, Mark Arbogast and Shawn Beatty, will embark on a gruelling 24 hour tennis marathon in support of the PRHC Foundation’s Closer campaign.

Arbogast, a teacher in the Law and Justice program at Fleming College, says the duo will play 24, 50‐ minute sets of doubles against volunteer opponents, taking only a 10‐minute break every hour.

They're looking for pairs or individuals to sign up to play doubles against them at intervals throughout the day and night. The marathon will get underway at 10:00 a.m. on July 30th at the Quaker Park Tennis Club and run straight through until 10:00 a.m. the next day.

In order to raise money, Arbogast and Beatty will collect pledges in advance, with donors able to sponsor them either for a specific period of time, or for the completion of their marathon. All proceeds from the event will support the PRHC Foundation’s Closer campaign to expand cancer care services at our hospital.

To register to play or pledge your support, call Mark Arbogast at 705‐741‐2223 or email 24tennismarathon@gmail.com.


[image via Quaker Park Tennis Club website]

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"Nightscapes" Show By Local Artist Rob Niezen Is Now On Display At Green Eyewear

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Drop by Green Eyewear Optical (374 George St. N) in downtown Peterborough to check out the oil paintings on display from Rob Niezen, which includes night images of our city. Niezen, who has studied at the Art School of Peterborough, lives in nearby Indian River, Ont.

[photo via RobNiezen.com]

"Nightscapes" runs from June 21st through August 22nd at Green Eyewear.

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PtboPics: Author Ann Douglas At The Mother Of All Book Launches At Glow Maternity

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Last night at Glow Maternity, Peterborough's Ann Douglas (a contributor to PtboCanada) launched her completely revised and updated edition of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books.

The first copy of the new book being signed

Ann Douglas (pictured at right) discussing her new book

[Having-a-baby.com]

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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Dave Di Bella To Carry "Remember Flag" At Peterborough Relay For Life Event This Week

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The Canadian Cancer Society: Relay For Life is much more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this terrible disease.

This year Relay For Life is embarking on its 10th year here in Peterborough. It takes place June 3rd and 4th from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Rhema Christian School, and the public is invited to come out to the track and watch the relay, and show their support for all the teams participating. It starts Friday evening, and is a 12-hour event. Organizers hope to raise about $200,000.

This year, Peterborough's David Di Bella will be carrying the "Remember Flag" with his kids Kaitlin and Lukas as part of the opening ceremonies Friday evening. Dave's wife Kristen lost her battle with cancer, but Dave and his family are carrying on the fight. They will be on the stage for opening ceremonies, and the announcers will be reading a short note Dave prepared for the event.

[Peterborough Relay for Life]

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PtboPic: Fr. Bill Moloney Says Prayer In Dunk Tank At St. Anne's Fun Fair Sunday

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[photo submitted by PtboCanada contributor @petedalliday]

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Video: Ted Dawes Launches His 10th (And Final) Ted On The Roof Campaign

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Missing Person: Jodie Judd

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[UPDATE: Monday, May 16th, 3:40 p.m. Jodie Judd has been located. She "was safe, in good health and police no longer have concerns," the police release says, adding they were thankful for the public's assistance.]


From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

The Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service is asking for the public's assistance in locating a Missing Person.
 
15 year old Jodie Judd was last seen on May 11th, 2011 in the area of Foxmeadow Rd, Peterborough. 
 
Judd is described as 5'3", 140 lbs, dirty brown shoulder length hair and blue eyes.  She was last seen wearing a plaid hoodie, white shirt and either blue jeans or black track pants.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police at 705-876-1122 extension 225.

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PtboPic: Locals Do Their Part On McHappy Day In The Patch

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Pictured left to right: Former Peterborough Pete Brent Tully, local soccer legend Dave Di Bella of Freedom 55, Sandra (McDonald's), Brian Horton and Larry Gillman from Freedom 55.

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PtboPics: Petes Introduce 1st Round Draft Pick Nicholas Ritchie At Kelsey's Restaurant

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Pictured with Petes GM Dave Reid above and below


[photos courtesy Harry Perkins]

[The Peterborough Examiner]

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PtboPics: The Flaming Hoops At The Venue Wine Bar

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It was a special night at The Venue wine bar Friday as former I Mother Earth band members Brian Byrne (vocals) and Christian Tanna (drums) played covers ranging from U2 to Ozzy to Johnny Cash to Led Zeppelin in their cover band The Flaming Hoops (see pics below), which mixes rock with a country twang. Their cover of U2's "Bad" was a highlight of the night. Christian's brother, Jag Tanna, guitarist from I Mother Earth, was also in attendance (Jag resides here in Peterborough). It had been rumoured throughout the day that I Mother Earth was going to reunite to play a set at The Venue, but that didn't happen. Both Jag and Brian told us the band is working on new material, but it remains unclear when they will play again in public. Also in attendance was the Toronto hard rock band Easy Sleezy, who are working on a new album.

 


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