Peterborough Petes Petes Hire Mental Performance Coach To Enhance Players With Their Mental Game

Recognizing the mental aspect of the game is just as important as the physical, the Peterborough Petes have added a Mental Performance Coach to this year's team, bringing on Brenley Shapiro to their staff.

A Toronto-based Sport Psychology and Performance Consultant, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Certified Sports Vision Trainer, Shapiro’s program combines theories of cognition and behaviours into mental skills training, along with scientific strategies using state-of-the-art technologies to strengthen neurocognitive processing.

Brenley Shapiro

“The mind leads the body,” says Shapiro. “My goal is to teach the players how their mind impacts their performance by providing them with tips and strategies that will build a mindset for success.”

Shapiro has extensive experience and a specialized focus in work with hockey teams and players at every level from minor hockey through to the OHL, KHL, AHL and NHL. She has also been involved with the OHL Combine, U15 Program of Excellence, and sits on the expert panel for the Coaches Association of Ontario. She is a published author, keynote speaker, and the Mental Performance Spokesperson for Gatorade Canada.

Kudos to the Petes for this great hire.

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Here's What The Solar Eclipse Looked Like In Lakefield

Tim Rollwagen, an instructor at Lakefield College School, took stunning photos of the solar eclipse on Monday (August 21st) from his driveway in Lakefield.

Photo by Tim Rollwagen

Rollwagen, an outdoors/adventure seeker and weather junkie, tells PTBOCanada he took the photos between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. using a Canon Rebel SL1 camera.

"Having the chance to see this doesn't come around all that often in your life," he tells PTBOCanada. "We have to embrace the wonder of the world when it's here."

Photo by Tim Rollwagen

Rollwagen, who looks forward to the total eclipse expected in 2024—"it would be great to share it with my daughters when they are older"—adds that if you look closely (see the top photo), you can see a bird flying through in one of them. Pretty neat.

Photo by Tim Rollwagen

As Rollwagen tweeted, the clouds only enhanced the dramatic pictures...

Clouds only added to the pictures! #SolarEclispe in @Ptbo_Canada. Hope you all viewed it safely. pic.twitter.com/sjhruKwQK6

— Tim Rollwagen (@trollwag) August 21, 2017

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What Peterborough Needs: A Mariposa Type Market?

During our travels, we come across interesting businesses that we think could be a neat fit in our beautiful city.

If you were to stop for a meal at Orillia's own Mariposa Market, we think you would agree. With over 500 reviews averaging 4.5 on Trip Advisor, we're not the only ones who make sure to stop in for a bite when passing through.

Open 7 days a week, this gem is in a turn of the century building that sprawls out in all directions once you enter. With lots of wood accents and nods to its historic roots, they offer baked goods, a café and plenty of places to sit down and socialize with three levels that overlook the store. Each time we have visited, there has been a line-up for their numerous glass cabinets of freshly made meals.

Their extensive menu rotates daily so even upon frequent visits you won't have the same food twice.

Thanks to their success, the Mariposa Market recently renovated to add a quick to-go counter at the back of the building to help alleviate the line-ups for sit-down meals. They also added numerous new bathrooms on the main floor and spacious new seating in their upper floor.

Make sure to feed the parking meter in the lot across the street because you will be sure to spend some time here. The Market also includes two neighbouring stores (The Seasons Shop & The Scent Shop), both located on either side that offer home curiosities, books, kitchen ware, clothing, jewelry and handmade items.

There is also the store Apple Annie's downstairs offering every kitchen gadget you could ever dream up, fresh fudge and sauces, jams and other tasty meal items that you can either make yourself or give as a gift.

Curiously, the Mariposa Market does't offer Wi-Fi, but perhaps if they did it would clog up their already busy locale.

So now that you've had a quick run-down of what the Mariposa Market is, hopefully we've answered "Why would Peterborough need another coffee shop?". The building itself really adds to the experience so we would envision it being in an older building downtown.

Obviously we are just coming up with fun ideas to ponder in our debut "What Peterborough Needs" column, and while we already love our city the way it is, it's always fun to think of what could work or not work.

We would love to hear what you think Peterborough needs. Email us with neat places you've seen on your travels that might translate here.

—by Evan Holt

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The Peterborough Connection: Time Zones

Everywhere you go, there always seems to be a connection back to Peterborough—from people who once lived here, to our Sister City, to travelling in Northern Ontario.

When travelling along Highway 17 about an hour East of the Manitoba border, you will see a sign alerting you of the time change depending on the direction you are travelling. The imaginary line that separates Eastern Standard Time and Central Standard Time was created by Sir Sandford Fleming, who had great ties to Peterborough (see No. 18 here in our "Fun Facts about Peterborough").

There are two markers commemorating his work and even mention Peterborough by name.

—by Evan Holt

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One Of The Cutest Little Chapels You'll Ever Find Is Located Near Peterborough

Near Apsley, Ontario is an adorable little chapel called Maplewood Wayside Chapel that many people stop at on the way to the cottage.

Photo by PTBOCanada

It was built in 1967 by Dick and Isabel Lucas, and at capacity has room for probably no more than 10 people.

Photo by PTBOCanada

Photo by PTBOCanada

It is located on Highway 620, and is about a 45 minute drive from Peterborough. The chapel was locked when we visited.

Photo by PTBOCanada

At 50 years old, the chapel is a bit rundown—the flower gardens are kept up—but nontheless well worth a visit if you're in the Kawarthas.

Photo by PTBOCanada

Check out video of the chapel below from our Instagram page...

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Guide: Here Are Police-Related Services You Can Access At PeterboroughPolice.com

Peterborough Police have great online services on their website that allow the community to access a wide range of police-related services easily. Here are some of them below...

REPORT A NON-EMERGENCY CRIME

If you would like to report a non-emergency crime, you can do so here. Types of non-emergency crimes that can be reported via their online system include:

-> Theft under $5,000

-> Theft from vehicle

-> Fraud scams

-> Damage to vehicle

-> Damage to property

-> Lost property

REQUEST A RECORD CHECK

If you live within the jurisdiction policed by their Service (City of Peterborough, Ward of Lakefield, Township of Cavan Monaghan), you can request a record check online here.

Completed record checks can be picked up in the main lobby of the Peterborough Police Station (500 Water Street), or the record check can also be mailed to the applicant.

REQUEST A BICYCLE LICENSE

This free service is meant to safeguard your bicycle and increase the chances of having your bicycle returned to you if it is lost or stolen. You can either register for a bicycle license in-person at one of their police stations (500 Water Street, Peterborough or 12 Queen Street, Lakefield) or online here.

In order to register online, you must first obtain a licence sticker. Licence stickers can be obtained at bicycle retailers or at the front counter of the Peterborough Police Service headquarters at any time, 365 days a year. Their station in Lakefield may have more restricted hours. If you wish to register in person, you will need to bring your bicycle information.

REQUEST A HOMEGUARD INSPECTION

The Homeguard Inspection Program is a community-based crime prevention initiative of their Auxiliary officers. This program allows community members to take an active role in making their homes less susceptible to criminal activity.

Members of the Auxiliary Unit attend a person’s home and conduct a free home security audit. They inspect windows, doors, and the exterior of the home. A written report is provided to the homeowner detailing potential improvements, for maximum safety.

Officers often recommend Homeguard Inspections to victims of break and enter or domestic violence, but anyone can request an inspection. Homeguard is meant to help residents improve home security and prevent break-ins and thefts at their home. For more information, go here.

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There Is A Hate-Free Peace Vigil In Peterborough August 20th At Confederation Square

A Hate-Free Peace Vigil has been organized for Sunday (August 20th) at Confederation Square in response to President Trump’s rhetoric.

The Facebook event page says this: "We need to build a society that is inclusive, not exclusive, not just for White people, but for everyone. In Peterborough, if we keep silent, if we don’t speak up, then unfortunately we could have groups forming like the White Supremacy groups in the States that is encouraging other people to join them in the brutality of hurting others."

The event is hosted and organized by Peterborough's Charmaine Magumbe, and includes the Community Race Relations Committee, Black Lives Matter and Peace Council Peterborough. It takes place starting at 6 p.m. at Confederation Park on Sunday.

For more info, go here.

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Peterborough Petes Accepting Billet Family Applications for 2017-18 Season

The Peterborough Petes are looking for interested Billet Families for the upcoming 2017-18 season. The team hopes to provide the best living arrangements for their players with the help of local community members.

The Petes are extremely proud of their billet program and could not function without the support of so many families who welcome their players into their homes. Ideal families will be able to provide clean, spacious accommodations for players in an environment conducive to healthy lifestyles.

If you are interested in joining the Petes family and feel you may be a successful candidate, contact Cathie Webster in the Petes Office at cwebster@gopetesgo.com or 705.743.3681, ext 221.

For complete details on becoming a Petes Billet Family, click here.

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91-Year-Old Kenn Grainger With His 12 Secrets To Living A Great Life

Kenn Grainger was born March 7th, 1927. He moved to Peterborough with his family when he was 15 from Neepawa, Manitoba. He had four kids with his wife Irene, who passed away in 1992 after a battle with breast cancer. Kenn has outlived most of his friends and three of his children.

Kenn Grainger at Fairhaven (August 14th, 2017)

Kenn worked in the construction business, but where he really gets the most out of life in its adventure. Of having an impact on family and friends, and in giving back through volunteering and public speaking. Indeed, he has been a lifelong volunteer for over 60 years.

He first caught the volunteer bug in his late 20s when he started volunteering with the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough. He's also been involved with Kiwanis Club, YMCA and the United Way of Peterborough. He was Chairman of the CNIB and is currently, at age 90, Chair of the Pathway to Fame in Peterborough, something he himself was inducted into in 2005. For over a decade starting in the mid-Nineties, he was a motivational speaker in local schools.

Kenn Grainger in his room at Fairhaven

Also, Kenn is legally blind—he has macular degeneration, which first came on suddenly on November 5th, 1992 (yes, he remembers the exact day it started)—but has still remained active and involved in the community. He started skydiving regularly at age 70, after he went blind. He has waterskiied on Stoney Lake at age 88 and ziplined off of Fairhaven at age 89, both to raise money for Fairhaven where he resides.

KenN and his wife Irene: The photos hang on his wall at Fairhaven and were taken in 1990 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. "We better get these taken," she said, "as we don't know how long I'll have." She died in 1992.

He works the phone with friends and for organizations every day, and makes you feel like you're his best friend and you've known him forever. He loves to talk and to listen, and has a photographic memory right down to remembering your phone number.

He moves about Fairhaven with ease and by memory, and knows exactly where every single picture hangs in his room. He loves going out for social occasions but doesn't drink—and rarely has. "I've probably had the equivalent of one case of beer in my lifetime," he laughs.

Ken gets a lot of phone calls

Based on his own approach to life and living, Kenn gives PTBOCanada his 12 Secrets To Living A Great Life below...

1. "There's no point in worrying about stuff you can't do anything about. Just live. If you can't do anything about something that has happened, don't sweat it. Move on."

2. "You're affected by your environment. You're a product of your environment. Community and friends have a tremendous impact on who you are."

"If we each do a little bit, we all do a lot." —Kenn Grainger

3. "If you want to have a friend, you have to be a friend."

4. "Keep perspective. Keep a positive attitude. Keep looking at the positive rather than negative side of your conversations and interactions with others. Because negativity around you usually takes you to more negavity. Positivity does the opposite."

5. "I hate boredom. I'm always looking for things to do. Keep active, keep moving. When I cut off driving because of my eye condition, I started skydiving at age 70. And I continued to do the things I was already doing, like volunteering."

A student made this for Ken covering his amazing journey in life: "Make the Best Of What You Have".

6. "Give people a chance. Always look at someone new with an open mind. Meet new people and give them the benefit of the doubt. Give them a chance. Listen. Because you just never know."

7. "It's never too late to change, and be a better person."

8. "I've always tried to make friends, day after day, month after month, year after year. It's an impossibility to have too many friends."

9. "If you're fortunate enough to have kids, teach them the best things in life. Teach kids good manners. Teach them how to be polite. Teach them how to be good people. Your kids learn from you very quickly, the day they are born actually. They catch on from a very young age. They're observing, listening. Kids have ears and they pick up things you think they might not hear. Say and teach them the right things."

10. "Volunteer. I believe in volunteering for the good of society. If we each do a little bit, we all do a lot. There is hundreds of ways we can make a difference."

11. "I don't have any bad friends because if they're bad, they're not my friend. If someone is my friend, it's because they're a good person."

12. "I like the good things in life, the positive things. I want to leave an example. You can't say one thing and do the opposite. I want to leave an example to people to inspire them."

He will.

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2017 Havelock Country Jamboree Set To Rock

Campers have already started filling the Jamboree Grounds for this year's Havelock Country Jamboree, the 28th year this has been running.

The Jamboree takes place August 17th-August 20th, and is Canada's largest live outdoor music and camping festival. The show features over 25 entertainers performing on twin stages over the 4 day show, and also showcases terrific vendors and local service clubs.

For more info on this year's lineup and how to get tickets, click here.

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