Peterborough Lakers Start Playoffs On the Right Foot with 1-0 Series Lead

Game one goes to the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers in their first game of the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a 12-8 win over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Monday night.

Brooklin’s Mike Byrne (left) shoving off Lakers’ Cory Vitarelli (right) as Peterborough gets in the offensive zone. Viterelli scored three goals and two assists, leading the Lakers in points in their first playoff game. Photo courtesy of Anna Taylor and Peterborough Lakers.

Peterborough had a strong start with a 6-1 lead after the first period.

Joe Resetarits made his season debut for the Lakers since sustaining an ankle injury from playing in the National Lacrosse League. He made a goal and an assist in his return.

Brooklin attempted to mount a rally, scoring four goals to Peterborough’s three in the second period. The Lakers were able to keep pace with the visitors as each team scored three goals apiece in the third period for Peterborough to hold on for the win.

Goaltender Doug Buchan made 42 saves in his playoff game of the season.

Schedule:

• Game 2: Tue. Aug. 2 at 8:00 p.m at Brooklin

• Game 3: Thu. Aug. 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Peterborough

• Game 4: Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m. @ Brooklin

• Game 5: Aug. 8 at 7:00 p.m. @ Peterborough*

• Game 6: Aug. 10 at 8:00 p.m. @ Brooklin*

• Game 7: Aug. 11 at 8:00 p.m. @ Peterborough* 

*if necessary 

Lakers game leaders: 

• Cory Vitarelli (3-2) 

• Holden Cattoni (2-2) 

• Thomas Hoggarth (2-0) 

• Mark Matthews (2-0) 

• Austin Hasen (1-3) 

• Joe Resetarits (1-1) 

• Alex Pace (1-0) 

• Kiel Matisz (0-5) 

• Taite Cattoni (0-5) 

• Ian Llord (0-1) 

• Blake McDonald (0-1) 

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Dave Ellis: July Photographs In Review

Dave Ellis is an Omemee-area wildlife photographer. PTBOCanada often features his work in our daily ‘Good Morning PTBO’ posts. What follows are some of the photographs he captured in July.

This local heron has caught itself a little snack.

While it’s hard to believe July is already over, looking back through this months photos shows us how busy nature has been.

Loonlet following mom.

Loon has caught a snack.

Young Bald Eagle gets used to its wings.

We’ve enjoyed watching Ellis document the growing loon families in and around Peterborough.

Two young bucks in the early morning.

Mother Loon feeds her loonlet.

Ellis’s photography captures wildlife around Peterborough and The Kawarthas beautifully.

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Peterborough Folk Festival Seeking Volunteers For Children's Village

The Peterborough Folk Festival is looking for volunteers to help with the Children’s Village taking place from Aug. 19 to 21 at Nicholls Oval.

Photo courtesy of Nicholls Oval.

All volunteers receive a limited-edition volunteer T-shirt, complimentary food and drinks during the event and first access to their year-round programming according to their website.

The Children’s Village operates from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has tasks such as face painting, running craft tables, helping children with their art projects and hauling water for the water wall. High school students seeking volunteer hours can get their hours through this event. Anyone 18 or older requires a police record check for the Children’s Village.

The music and art festival is also accepting volunteers for other positions such as setup and cleaning.

Anyone looking to volunteer can visit the festival’s volunteer website.

The Trews Acoustic is one of the headlining acts for this year’s festival.

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Undermanned Electric City Football Club Squeezes 1-0 Win To Continue Playoff Push

Despite not having their top striker or head coach, Electric City Football Club (ECFC) Men’s team's lone goal was enough to defeat Darby FC on the road to keep themselves in the League1 Ontario playoff hunt on Friday.

Connor Brown (right) shakes off a Simcoe County Rovers FC midfielder. Brown had the team’s lone goal scorer in Friday’s contest. Photo courtesy of ECFC.

They earned the win despite not having suspended head coach Randy Riberio (excessive yellow cards) and top striker Jordan Brown (undisclosed incident) in the team’s lineup.

The first half was quiet as both teams had a 0-0 draw into the half.

ECFC midfielder quickly broke the tie in the 50th minute as midfielder Connor Brown scored with a header off a fortunate rebound.

Electric City forced a turnover in the midfield and advanced into opposing territory through the sideline on a give and go. A centring pass went in front of Darby’s net and ECFC had a shot on net with a header. The ball rebounded off the keeper’s hands and Brown gave his own header for to eventually get the 1-0 win.

The win earns another three points for ECFC as they stand at 28 points. They are in ninth place in the standings. The team is nine points behind Simcoe Country Rovers who are in sixth place and occupy the final playoff spot.

ECFC must earn points in their four remaining games including at least three wins to remain in the playoff hunt. Simcoe currently holds the tiebreaker over ECFC due to more overall goals scored throughout the regular season. The ECFC women’s team has been eliminated from playoff contention.

Riberio can return to coaching as this game was his second of the two-game suspension. Brown is not playing in the team’s next match against Alliance United at home this Wednesday since he is serving a three-game suspension. He can be reinstated for Sunday’s road game against Vaughan Azzurri.

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Lakefield Homecoming To Celebrate The Past And Present Of The Village

Lakefield Homecoming, a weekend to celebrate the Village of Lakefield and bring the past and present together, is taking place from Aug. 5 - 7.

Photo courtesy of Lakefield Homecoming.

Friday:

The opening reception will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Lakefield from 5 - 9 p.m. on Aug. 5.

The evening will feature live music from the Bob Taylor Band and BBQ.

Saturday:

Sidewalk sale featuring local vendors will begin at 9 a.m.

The opening ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. outside the Chamber of Commerce Office.

Golf Tournament, Shotgun Start, will begin at 10 a.m. at Katchiwano Golf & Country Club. All ages and skill levels welcome to attend.

At 11 a.m. a memorial bench and stone will be revealed at Hague Point, honouring Moses and Nellie Marsden, Lakefield’s first full-time indigenous family, and the Michi Saagiig People who occupied the land prior to European settlers. Representatives from Curve Lake First Nation, and descendants of Moses and Nellie Marsden to be in attendance.

From 12:30-4:30 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 will host a BBQ and patio party featuring music by Harley Payne and the Original General Delivery Band.

A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lakefield will begin at 2 p.m. Those interested should meet at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 37 Bridge Street. Those that can’t make the tour can pick up a map at the Opening Reception or Sidewalk Sale for a self-guided, or self-driven tour.

The 50th Anniversary of the Preston Auto Wreckers Midget Lacrosse Team’s All Ontario Championship will be celebrated from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Curling Club.

The Vintage Lakefield Facebook Group will host a meet and greet at Isabel Moris Park from 7 - 8 p.m.

The Lakefield Village Lions Club will host a dance at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre beginning at 8 p.m. Live Music by the Band “Gravy”, Display from Lakefield Historical Society Tickets $25, available in advance by calling 705-652-0639. Complimentary shuttle bus within Lakefield and surrounding area.

Sunday:

A Classic Car Show hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club will take place at Isabel Moris Park from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lions Food Truck and Live Music from John Boyko Band.

A free pancake breakfast hosted by MPP Dave Smith will take place from 8 - 10 a.m. at Lakefield Legion Branch 77.

Gospel and hymn music will take place at Isabel Moris Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free admission, all welcome. Please bring your lawn chair. In the case of rain, this event will be moved to Lakefield Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Weekend Long Events:

• Christ Church Community Museum, 62 Queen Street, Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.

• Story Walk & Scavenger Hunt, Hosted by Selwyn Public Library

• Beaver Tails, Behind Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, Supporting local Lions Clubs

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Peterborough Century Lakers Release Playoff Schedule

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers’ quest for their fourth straight Mann Cup starts with a playoff matchup against the Brooklin Lacrosse Club beginning Monday night at Peterborough Memorial Centre. 

File Photo.

The Lakers placed second in the standings, earning a home playoff game to start their postseason in a best-of-seven series.

Schedule:

• Game 1: Mon. Aug. 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Peterborough

• Game 2: Tue. Aug. 2 at 8:00 p.m at Brooklin

• Game 3: Thu. Aug. 4 at 8:00 p.m. at Peterborough

• Game 4: Aug. 7 at 7:00 p.m. @ Brooklin

• Game 5: Aug. 8 at 7:00 p.m. @ Peterborough*

• Game 6: Aug. 10 at 8:00 p.m. @ Brooklin*

• Game 7: Aug. 11 at 8:00 p.m. @ Peterborough* 

*if necessary 

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StoosNews Spotlight: Check Out The Business Beat This Week Featuring The Ten Spot, Black Rock Developments, Roman & Co. Pet Spa, Park Place Financial and Susan Dunkley

PTBOCanada is delighted to be running StoosNews columns each week here, spotlighting new businesses and startups in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Here is this week’s edition…

The Ten Spot is a beauty bar franchise that just opened last week in Lansdowne Place.

Franchise Partner Akshana Katosh and Manager Rachael Cox are excited to offer the complete Ten Spot suite or services, including a nailbar, waxbar, skinbar, laserbar and brow and lashbar. Open seven days a week, you’ll find The Ten Spot in Lansdown Place, access from the outside adjacent to the Parking Lot.

Black Rock Developments is a new construction company covering the Kawarthas, Durham and Northumberland.

Owners Erick Maserolle and Ashley Flynn cover commercial and residential construction and renovation, interior and landscape design, outdoor builds, and electrical, with no job too big, or too small. Visit blackrock-developments.ca or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Roman & Co. Pet Spa recently opened for business in Peterborough at 221 Brock St.

Owners Ryan Brown and Janeine Sale offer all grooming services to all sizes of dogs including full groom, bath and brush, or just a day at the spa. They’ll be adding cats in the near future, and the shop also includes some local vendors for things like dog treats and collar bandanas. Open Tuesday through Saturday, give them a call to make an appointment at 705-740-2227 or find Roman and Co. Pet Spa on Facebook.

And congratulations to Park Place Financial and Peak Benefit Solutions on their recent expansion – opening offices in Belleville and Kingston.

In Belleville, the companies merged with Howell Financial Corp. In Kingston, they’ve added six staff alongside the acquisition of Manley Financial Group.

And to Susan Dunkley of Suzie HomeMaker on receiving the Barry Izsak – Peg Guild Professional Development Scholarship for the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers.

The scholarship will allow Suzie to attend their annual conference in Philadelphia.

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13U Peterborough Tigers Make History As First Ever Peterborough Team To Make It To Nationals

The Chemong Home Hardware13U Peterborough Tigers came out on top at the Ontario baseball Eliminations in St Thomas, making them the first team of any age group from Peterborough to qualify for Nationals.

Photo courtesy of Noah Crowley.

This group of boys has been together for six seasons of baseball and their assistant coach Noah Crowley says they headed into this tournament with some big goals.

“This has been the goal since day one of this season,” he said. “The team has won two provincial championships, we’ve been league champs multiple times. We thought this year we should take the chance.”

The tournament ran from July 21 - 25 and hosted 23 teams, meaning the odds weren’t necessarily in the teams favour according to Crowley.

Stakes were high in the double knockout tournament as the boys faced Whitby in their first game on Thursday.

“The Whitby boys played very well throughout the whole tournament,” said Crowley.

The Tigers beat Whitby 7 - 0, which set up a game against East York on Friday.

After a back and fourth game that initially got the boys down, the Tigers came back to win 15 - 9.

In a double header on Saturday Peterborough beat Milton 8-3 then came out swinging against Hamilton and won 14 - 2.

By Sunday Peterborough and Leaside as the only two undefeated teams.

“Sunday’s game was tight,” said Crowley. “But we saw a lot of clutch performances and came out as the only undefeated team.”

The last day of the tournament was a busy one.

Peterborough started the day with an 11 - 5 win over Whitby, then went on to finals against Waterloo.

“We’ve played Waterloo six times this season, won three and lost three. They’re a very good team, very well coached with a lot of talent. We knew we were in for a grind.”

In their fist game Peterborough lost 5 - 0, meaning their second game would determine the champion.

In game two the Peterborough Tigers defeated Waterloo 18 - 7, advancing them to Nationals.

“There was a lot of excitement and a lot of emotion,” said Crowley. “The culmination of a season long grind with a goal in mind - achieving that goal was pretty neat. We go into every season with high goals and the realization that all the work and time put into it paid off in the end was amazing.”

But their work isn’t done yet.

“We hope to put on a show in Windsor.”

The team will travel to Windsor for the 13U National Championships as Team Ontario.

Crowley notes that the cost to travel to this tournament continue to rise, so they are hoping to secure funding or sponsorships from local businesses to help offset the cost for families.

“We hope people see what an opportunity it is for these kids.”

Those interested in donating should reach out to head coach Adam Crowley at ahcrowley@sympatico.ca

Peterborough Lakers Clinch Home Playoff Game With Revenge Win Over Brooklin

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief after clinching a first-round home playoff game, beating the Brooklin Lacrosse Club 13-7 on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This game was the second leg of a home-and-home series between the two teams. The Lakers missed their clinching chance Wednesday but got redemption in their final regular-season game.

The win gave the Lakers a one-point lead in the standings to get 14 points on the season to Brooklin’s 13.

Peterborough went on a 9-1 run late into the second period. Brooklin had six of the last 10 goals of the game but Peterborough kept the game out of reach for a dominating win.

The Cattoni brothers each scored two goals and combined for five assists to lead Peterborough. Brooklin’s Brady Kearnan and Mitch Wilde knotted a pair of goals each.

The best-of-seven Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) semi-final series begins Monday at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Centre. Game three is a Lakers home game for Thursday night.  

Lakers game leaders:

• Holden Cattoni (2-3) 

• Taite Cattoni (2-2) 

• Austin Hasen (2-1) 

• Thomas Hoggarth (2-1) 

• Cory Vitarelli (2-1) 

• Kiel Matisz (1-3) 

• Zach Thompson (1-2) 

• Mitch Ogilvie (1-0) 

• Shawn Evans (0-5) 

• Alex Pace (0-2) 

• Jay Thorimbert (0-1) 

• Chad Tutton (0-1) 

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Cutting Cheese And Ribbons: The Cheesy Fromage Opens Up Shop In Lakefield

The Cheesy Fromage, sellers of Canadian cheese, wines, fine foods, has opened up shop in Lakefield and is the newest members of the Peterborough and The Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

Tanya Bailey and her daughter took a girls trip to New Orleans and visited what they thought was a a cheese shop. When they entered the shop they noticed people sitting, enjoying gourmet cheese and sipping wine and Bailey started conjuring up her own ideas.

“I just thought it was such a simple but brilliant idea,” she said. “I thought one day I wanted to do that, I wanted to bring that back to have something like that here.”

While Bailey has never been a professional in the food industry, she says it has always been something she loved to do.

In the past she could often be found making large meals for family gatherings or volunteering her tie and culinary skills at events.

The Cheesy Fromage officially opened in early July but Thursday marked their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce.

The Cheesy Fromage offers both sit-down dining and take out.

They can craft a charcuterie board for customers or customers can shop the variety of cheeses and other products to make their own at home.

They also carry a variety of local, handmade sauces, jellies, jams and other products.

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