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Dieter Wittek Was A Quiet Community Leader With An Absolute Heart Of Gold
/Dieter Wittek, owner of Dieter & Darcy's No Frills in downtown Peterborough on George St., has passed way at the age of 61 surrounded by family. Dieter and his wife Darcy have operated the No Frills for many years, and are known for being an incredibly charitable couple.
Dieter has been a quiet, unassuming, generous leader in the community for years—giving back to countless causes in the city, and adored by family, friends, customers and colleagues alike. There has been an outpouring on social media about what a wonderful, remarkable, humble person he was. His impact was felt far and wide on people and organizations on the city.
Dieter pictured with his wife Darcy and two of his five grandchildren Olivia and Elle (photo courtesy Natalie Wittek)
"We learned many things from our Dad, including the importance of giving, commitment and pursuing your passions," his sons Matt and Nick Wittek tell PTBOCanada.com. "But most importantly, he taught us how to be husbands, fathers and good friends."
"He was caring, loving, goofy, silly and more... and we loved him,” adds his 7-year-old granddaughter Serena Wittek on behalf of all 5 granddaughters—Serena, Olivia, Ayla, Maeve and Elle.
The entire No Frills is shutting down this Thursday (August 11th) afternoon so the staff can attend his service and celebrate his life. A notice was posted on the front doors of No Frills notifying customers, many of whom are devastated by his passing...
Photo via @kemi_akapo
As Dieter's obit says, "during his life he played roles including treasured husband, loving father, adored grandfather, beloved son, brother, uncle, loyal friend, fun golf buddy, good boss and mentor."
Dieter will be greatly missed by so many, but his impact will never be forgotten in this community.
Share your memories of Dieter on our Facebook page.
—post by Neil Morton
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A Total Fire Ban Has Been Implemented In The Township Of Selwyn
/Due to the increasingly dry conditions during this heat spell—we have had virtually zilch precipitation this summer—the Township of Selwyn has issued a total fire ban effective immediately.
They tweeted about the fire ban this afternoon...
All open air burning (including campfires) is now prohibited and all fire permits that have been issued are now void until the fire ban is lifted. Residents will be notified when the fire ban has been lifted.
Water restrictions also remain in place and you can learn more about those regulations here.
The Tragically Hip's Celebration Kingston Show To Have Live Public Screening At Millennium Park
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A summer night under the stars you won't forget
Read More6-Year-Old Ryerson Among Thousands That Joined Pokemon Go Party In Downtown Peterborough
/Saturday's Pokemon Go party in downtown Peterborough was a hit, with thousands of people heading of all ages heading downtown to play. Among those was Peterborough's Dave Beardmore and his son Ryerson, who just turned 6 and is going into Grade 1.
Ryerson has cerebral palsy and it effects the muscle control on the left side of his body. But that hasn't prevented Ryerson—a member of the well known Peterborough Huskies special needs baseball team—from living a social and active life, including particpating in the Pokemon Go party.
Dave and Ryerson on George St. at Pokemon Go party
"Ryerson enjoyed doing the colouring competition and seeing people dressed up playing the game" Ryerson's dad Dave tells PTBOCanada. "Pokemon Go really is just something we do together."
Ryerson enjoying the colouring fun station at Pokemon Go party
Dave does tell PTBOCanada he wishes, like every video game, that there weren't more options for controls and settings for people with disabilities.
"A lot of functions in the game require the use of two hands and fine motor skills," Dave tells PTBOCanada. "Putting controls away from the centre of the screen and other options to catch the Pokemon would make the game more enjoyable for him."
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PTBOCanada.com Launches Snapchat Channel
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As part of our full-on embracing the social media age, we are excited to be now launching our 4th social media channel, PTBOCanada Snapchat (ptbo_canada). Snapchat social messaging app is an engaging way that millennials and beyond—it's a maturing medium—are using to share photos, videos and stories. As with our other social channels, our approach will be hyper-local— exploring our community in new, unique ways using this platform.
If you're on Snapchat, add us at ptbo_canada or use our Snapcode below...
The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society's Shelter Is Full But Shelves Nearly Empty
/The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) has put an urgent call on their Facebook page to the public as they are running out of food for cats and dogs at the Shelter.
Photo via LAWS Facebook page
LAWS posted to their Facebook page saying their shelter is completely full but their shelves are getting empty...
LAWS is in particular need of cat litter and canned and dry food for both cats and dogs.
Please donate what you can to the shelter (2887 Lakefield Road), and spread the word on your social media channels. LAWS can be reached by phone at 705.652.0588.
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Here's The Route Map For The Pokémon Go Party In Downtown Peterborough On Saturday
/Downtown has become a hotspot for catching Pokémon, so the Downtown Business Improvement Area and PtboCanada.com are inviting all trainers to the hub of our city on Saturday, August 6th from noon to 5 p.m. to catch as many as they can.
To bring in as many Pokémon as possible, Downtown Peterborough be using lure modules at seven PokeStops.
Saturday’s event will focus on the George Street area between Simcoe and Brock streets as well as Hunter Street between George and Aylmer streets. Here is the route map...
The Pokémon Go event will have several dedicated phone charging stations and there will be a colouring contest sponsored by Gerri’s Arts and Crafts in the Peterborough Square entrance at the corner of George and Simcoe streets.
Hey George!
George, King of Downtown, will also make a guest appearance at noon at the colouring station.
“There’s so much enthusiasm from the community for this event,” says Terry Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area. “It’s great to see a video game that gets people outside and enjoying our beautiful city. This event is an opportunity to do something a little different, have some fun, and enjoy a summer Saturday afternoon downtown.”
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Darryl Lloyd Was Just 14 When He Died In Cycling Accident But His Impact Will Last Forever
/Darryl Lloyd was a participant in Big Brothers Big Sisters back in July of 2000 when he was matched with Keith Calderwood as his big brother (mentor).
Keith, a constable with the Peterborough Police Service, would accompany Darryl on regular outings whether it was fishing, baseball, hockey, cycling, or walking Darryl’s dog. Keith and Darryl had just begun to enjoy the sport of golf together as well. Most of their times together finished with a stop at Tim Hortons where Darryl would enjoy an iced cappuccino while talking with Keith about the everyday challenges of being a teenager and of growing up without a dad.
Darryl (middle) pictured with Keith Calderwood (far right)
Tragically, in June of 2003, Darryl died on Chemong Road as a result of a cycling accident. He was just 14 years old. Through the relationship between Keith and Darryl, Big Brothers and Big Sisters introduced two people to one another and started a relationship that will live on in memories forever—and has had a lasting impact.
Darryl
