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Norwood's Jack "J.J." Stewart Passes Away At Age 102
/Jack "J.J." Stewart, owner of J.J. Stewart Motors in Norwood for 80 years, passed away peacefully at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Friday, September 23, 2016.
Jack, a well respected community man, remained a fixture at the office right up until the end. Just recently, CBC was at the dealership filming him for a series Still Standing.
Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page
The dealership recently celebrated his 102nd birthday on August 23rd and shared this photo below on their Facebook page of Jack in his office...
Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page
At a 100th anniversary celebration of the dealership earlier this summer, Jack was honoured for his years of service.
JJ (with his grandsons Dave and Mark) gives a speech thanking the community for a century of business. (Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page)
Jeff Leal, MPP (Peterborough), presenting a certificate to J.J. (Photo via JJ Stewart Motors Facebook page)
A funeral service will be held on Monday September 26th, 2016, and the dealership will be closed that day so the staff can attend the funeral of this remarkable man.
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A Peterborough Woman Has Created A Beautiful Garden To Help Veterans In Need
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Produce For Veterans already helps about 30 veterans
Read More17-Year-Old Peterborough Actress-Model Kelaiah Guiel Has Lead Role In New Episode Of Paranormal Witness
/Seventeen-year-old Peterborough actress Kelaiah Guiel is a rising star. Kelaiah, who appeared on Degrassi: Next Class earlier this year, is now starring in Season 5, Episode 7 of Paranormal Witness.
The episode premieres Wednesday, September 14th at 10 p.m. on the SYFY Network and airs a second time on Thursday, September 15th at 12 a.m.
Kelaiah Guiel: Rising Star
Paranormal Witness is a series that brings to life the real stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation. Kelaiah stars in the episode called "Nebraska Fiend" which documents the hauntings of the Pracht family who encounter the ghost of 19th-century murderer Stephen Richards in their new home. Kelaiah plays the lead role of Rhiannon, the eldest daughter of the Pracht family who is tormented by the ghost of Stephen Richards.
Kelaiah, daughter of Terry Guiel—the well known Executive Director of Downtown Peterborough—has been with STRUTT Model and Talent agency for over a year now. She has recently acted in a short film in Toronto and has done many fashion shows, including the largest student run fashion show in the world: "Mass Exodus". In February 2015, she was flown to Vancouver to act in a international commercial for BMW.
Photo by Paisley Spence
Starring in this episode of Paranormal Witness is another big achievement for Kelaiah on her path to international success as an actress and model.
"Being apart of the show was an amazing experience," she says. "I auditioned May 31st and started shooting within weeks. I was able to test myself with the emotionally challenging material—which was a first for me since this was my first speaking and lead role. I have to thank Linda Kash [also from Peterborough] for being a great mentor and acting coach."
We wish Kelaiah all the best as her IMDB resume continues to grow.
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Peterborough Mom Returns To School, Posts Awesome Back To School Pictures & Message With Daughter
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"It's never too late to follow your dreams."
Read MoreA Peterborough Golfer Who Turns 100 In January Plays At Kawartha Golf Almost Every Day
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Golf keeps him moving every day
Read MoreA Huge Family Of Peterborough Sicilians Are In Sicily Right Now For Joe & Sam Ferreri
/Joe Ferreri came to Canada in 1952 from the small town of Santa Ninfa, Sicily in Italy. His brother Sam arrived three years later in 1955. Both became iconic barbers in the Peterborough area—Joe becoming a household name in Lakefield, Sam in nearby Bridgenorth.
The brothers have both returned on separate occasions to visit their hometown once, but never together. Until now, that is. Both are in Santa Ninfa for a visit and have had a beautiful community welcome. It's turned into a huge Peterborough Sicilian reunion party, with 22 people travelling there from the area to join them.
Sam and Joe together in Sicily (the picture in back is their grandfather Giuseppe Ferreri)
The Peterborough contingent includes the likes of Michelle Ferreri and her husband Adriano (he now runs the barbershop in Bridgenorth that his Uncle Sam had, and Adriano's brother Phil runs the Lakefield one that their dad Joe had); Silvia Ferreri from Pensieri Shoes in downtown Peterborough; Anna Lisa Ferreri from the Pasta Shop on Sherbrooke St., and many more.
Group shot in Sicily
There is singing and dancing and a great feast is happening at a restaurant in Santa Ninfa called Castillo Di Rampinzeri as the family tells stories and reminisces...
Adriano digs into a delicious pizza
