Pathway of Fame to Hold Celebratory Concert For 25th Anniversary

In honour of their 25th anniversary, the Peterborough and District Pathway to Fame is holding a celebratory concert to honour all inductees announced on Monday.

Last year’s induction ceremony was limited to 50 people due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Photo courtesy of the Pathway to Fame, Peterborough & District.

The concert performing at the event is on Sept. at 7:30 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre.

The formal induction of the Class of 2022 Pathway inductees is on the same-day morning with the concert in the evening. The City of Peterborough and Peterborough County will proclaim the Sept. 10 as “Pathway of Fame Day” according to a press release.

The concert honours all inductees past and present who have enriched and improved the Peterborough community and commemorates the last 25 years.

The event features a collection of 21 performers and speakers who are Pathway inductees. Their video presentation is in memory of musical inductees who have passed on.

The event will be hosted by inductees Megan Murphy and Paul Rellinger and is being produced and financially sponsored by inductee David Goyette.

Tickets are $25 and are available through Showplace at boxoffice@showplace.org or 705-742-7469.

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Peterborough's Pathway to Fame Inducts Eight New Names For 2022

The class of 2022 Pathway to Fame has been released as eight new names to be recognized as arts and/or humanitarians of the Peterborough area announced on Wednesday.

Last year’s induction ceremony was limited to 50 people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of the Pathway to Fame, Peterborough & District.

The inductees will be honoured on Sept. 10 at Showplace Performance Center. Their stones with names and categories will be marked at Del Crary Park on the same date.

The following is a list of the inductees:

David Carley (Dramatic Arts)

With more than 450 Canadian and American stage, radio and television productions having resulted from his storytelling talent, including several locally-staged plays, David Carley has won and been nominated for, a number of honours, including a Governor General’s Award finalist distinction.

Kate Suhr (Entertainment)

Blessed with abundant musical and theatrical talent, PCVS graduate Kate Suhr has sung and acted her way into the hearts of audiences both near and distant while always taking the time to unselfishly perform in support of organizations and causes right here in her native Peterborough.

Ryan and Sam Weber (Entertainment)

Ryan and Sam Weber came to Peterborough from Maryland in 2000 to learn all they could about making and performing music from the legendary Ronnie Hawkins, learning very well to the tune of numerous studio albums, memorable performances locally as well as across North America and Europe and charitable support of several local causes.

Donald Glen Forde (Cultural/Community Betterment)

As a former executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough, Donald Glen Forde set the organization on the path to success, all while contributing to his community as a minor hockey executive and as a multi-instrumentalist who performed with the likes of Del Crary and Bobby Kinsman during big band music’s heyday.

Jacob Rodenburg (Cultural/Community Betterment)

For more than 30 years, Jacob Rodenburg has made environmental stewardship, sustainability and education his business, not only as executive director of Camp Kawartha and as a Trent University environmental education teacher but also as a developer of forward-thinking ‘green’ related programs and initiatives.

Lois Tuffin (Cultural/Community Betterment)

From the time she arrived in Peterborough, former newspaper editor Lois Tuffin has tirelessly employed her considerable communication and organizational skills to the benefit of a number of causes and events including the Great Turkey Exchange that she started and has since fed more than 17,000 people during the holiday season.

John F. (Jack) Bardeau (Community Builder)

A combination of musicianship, service work and sports involvement saw John F. (Jack) Bardeau rarely sit still during his 44 years in Peterborough, the RCAF veteran’s work supporting the hearing impaired as a member of the Telephone Pioneers earning him Bell Canada’s Community Chest Award for Outstanding Citizenship.

David Adams (Community Builder)

For 26 years, David Adams was the face of the Five Counties Children’s Centre as its foundation’s executive director, endlessly promoting and heralding the groundbreaking treatment provided children with physical, communication and developmental needs while volunteering his time for a wide variety of community organizations and events.

2022 is the 25th anniversary of The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough and District.

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Pathway Of Fame Announces Three New Members To Join Facilitating Committee

The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough and District has bolstered its leadership group with the addition of three new names to their Facilitating Committee, announced on Tuesday.

Joining the Facilitating Committee is Stephanie Bolender, Jim Ross and Tom Watt.

Bolender was founding first vice chair of The Pathway of Fame at its inception in 1997-1998, serving as assistant to fellow Director Barb Bell. She remained active with the Pathway Facilitating Committee until Bell’s death in 2008, but has since returned.

Ross has volunteered at Showplace for the Pathway of Fame annual induction ceremony for the last four years.

Watt is retired, and continues to serve as Councilor at Large for the municipality of Douro-Dummer.

2022 marks the 25th year of The Pathway of Fame.

For complete information about The Pathway of Fame, inductees and the nomination process, visit https://ptbopathwayoffame.ca/.

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Pathway Of Fame Is Looking For Nominees That Are Showing Their Goodwill This Holiday Season

With the Christmas Season now here, The Pathway of Fame of Peterborough and District is asking the community to consider nominating someone deserving of recognition to The Pathway as a gesture of goodwill befitting the season.

While the call for nominations is heightened in the spring, nominations can be submitted at any time throughout the year.

The Pathway also encourages groups and organizations to consider nominating a deserving individual in any of the available categories: Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Literary, Entertainment / Musical, Cultural Betterment, Community Samaritan, Community Builder, or Media.

A one-page nomination form can be downloaded as a pdf from https://ptbopathwayoffame.ca/nominees/. The Pathway of Fame is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022.

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Peterborough Pathway of Fame Thanks Supporters and is Searching for New Committee Members

The Peterborough Pathway of Fame issued a statement thanking it’s dedicated individuals who have supported the organization, on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Pathway of Fame.

Wellington (Wimpy) Borland of Peterborough has tirelessly served the Pathway for a number of years, assuming various roles along the way including, but not limited to the coveted, ‘bell-ringing’ position of ‘Speech Timing Tech.’

Garry and Ruth Johnson of Peterborough have recently stepped away from the Facilitating Committee, but will continue to assist on-site for the annual Induction Ceremony at the Showplace Performance Center each September.

Pam Partridge will continue to support advertising sales in the annual Footprints of Life magazine – a major source of The Pathways funding – from Eastern Canada, to which she has relocated.

The Pathway of Fame is actively seeking community-minded citizens interested in serving on our Facilitating Committee, and welcomes David Goyette as a director. Mr. Goyette is a recent inductee to The Pathway, joining the august group this year.

They are also seeking a qualified individual to serve as the organization’s Treasurer, effective the first of January. The position would be voluntary.

Interested individuals are asked to contact Gordon Gibb, Communications Liaison, via email gordon.gibb@bell.net

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Peterborough's Pathway to Fame Adds Eight New Names In Induction Ceremony

Eight names are immortalized into The Pathway of Fame after an induction ceremony of the 2021 class at the Nexicom Studio at Showplace on Saturday.

The private event hosted no more than 50 people due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Photo Courtesy of The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District.

The eight inductees were nominated for their contributions to the community in various areas. Their names will be engraved on stone markers at Del Crary Park’s Pathway of Fame. The class of 2020 was also recognized during the ceremony.

The private event is typically open to the public however due to COVID-19 restrictions, spacing was limited to 50 people.

The first Pathway of Fame names were placed back in 1998. Photo Courtesy of The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District.

David Goyette (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Selflessly donating his time and resources to a variety of community organizations and causes, remains at the heart of Goyette’s existence. His skills as a musician, artist, painter and writer serve to augment a life that has contributed much to the local landscape.

Graham Hart (Media)

As the decades-long ‘face’ of CHEX Television prior to his retirement, Hart achieved a broadcast legacy in this community without equal. His selfless community service to countless organizations as an active board member, event host and ambassador has brought him countless honours and accolades.

Brian MacDonald (Dramatic Arts)

MacDonald’s unbridled passion for theatre has brought him numerous acting roles and directorial opportunities – but his co-founding and chairmanship of Arts For Awareness has exemplified his belief in the power of The Arts as a vehicle for raising awareness of social issues.

Dr. Ramesh Makhija (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Chemist Makhija’s research into environmental challenges has earned him local, as well as national distinction and has led to a number of related initiatives, Peterborough’s blue box collection program among them. But he has always made time to give back.

John Mariasine (Media)

As the warm, and inclusive morning voice of 1420 CKPT radio for 20 years, Mariasine’s stellar broadcast career served as an inroad to his involvement with a variety of local initiatives and causes, together with his unwavering commitment to his audience and to his community.

Megan Murphy (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Blessed with a spark and quick wit that endears her instantly to others, Murphy’s talents as an actress, filmmaker, musician and radio personality are surpassed only by a giving nature that has benefitted a number of community causes.  Megan joins her late father, Marty Murphy, a lawyer and respected community Samaritan, who was inducted to The Pathway in 2014.

 Paul Rellinger (Cultural/Community Betterment)

From camping out on the roof of The Brick to raising funds for Habitat For Humanity, helping an adult learner attain reading skills to emceeing a benefit for someone in need, Rellinger’s inability to say ‘No’ guarantees he is rarely seen on the sidelines.  

David Sutherland (Community Builder)

As the founding president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, the late Sutherland’s nurturing of the College’s connections with the community it serves laid the groundwork for the future, including Fleming’s ongoing association with Trent University.  

The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1997 to honour community citizens and individuals in the Arts and Humanities.

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Class of 2021 Inductees Announced for Peterborough's Pathway to Fame

The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District has announced their 2021 inductees on Tuesday.

Photo Courtesy of The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District.

Eight people were nominated for their contributions to the community in various areas. Their nominations were submitted by the public and had an anonymous committee to make the final decisions.

The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough & District is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1997 to honour community citizens and individuals in the Arts and Humanities.

The inductees’ names will be engraved on stone markers at Del Crary Park’s Pathway of Fame. They were first placed back in 1998.

Last year’s inductees were unable to run an induction ceremony due to the pandemic — typically held at Showplace Performance Center —however, organizers are planning for the event on Sept. 11 at the Nexicom Lounge at Showplace. The event may be cancelled as necessary.

David Goyette (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Selflessly donating his time and resources to a variety of community organizations and causes, remains at the heart of Goyette’s existence. His skills as a musician, artist, painter and writer serve to augment a life that has contributed much to the local landscape.

Graham Hart (Media)

As the decades-long ‘face’ of CHEX Television prior to his retirement, Hart achieved a broadcast legacy in this community without equal. His selfless community service to countless organizations as an active board member, event host and ambassador has brought him countless honours and accolades.

Brian MacDonald (Dramatic Arts)

MacDonald’s unbridled passion for theatre has brought him numerous acting roles and directorial opportunities – but his co-founding and chairmanship of Arts For Awareness has exemplified his belief in the power of The Arts as a vehicle for raising awareness of social issues.

Dr. Ramesh Makhija (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Chemist Makhija’s research into environmental challenges has earned him local, as well as national distinction and has led to a number of related initiatives, Peterborough’s blue box collection program among them. But he has always made time to give back.

John Mariasine (Media)

As the warm, and inclusive morning voice of 1420 CKPT radio for 20 years, Mariasine’s stellar broadcast career served as an inroad to his involvement with a variety of local initiatives and causes, together with his unwavering commitment to his audience and to his community.

Megan Murphy (Cultural/Community Betterment)

Blessed with a spark and quick wit that endears her instantly to others, Murphy’s talents as an actress, filmmaker, musician and radio personality are surpassed only by a giving nature that has benefitted a number of community causes.  Megan joins her late father, Marty Murphy, a lawyer and respected community Samaritan, who was inducted to The Pathway in 2014.

 Paul Rellinger (Cultural/Community Betterment)

From camping out on the roof of The Brick to raising funds for Habitat For Humanity, helping an adult learner attain reading skills to emceeing a benefit for someone in need, Rellinger’s inability to say ‘No’ guarantees he is rarely seen on the sidelines.  

David Sutherland (Community Builder)

As the founding president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, the late Sutherland’s nurturing of the College’s connections with the community it serves laid the groundwork for the future, including Fleming’s ongoing association with Trent University.  

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Beau Dixon Among Those Honoured At Pathway Of Fame Ceremonies Saturday

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Stuff to do in the Patch This Weekend...

Looking for something to do in Peterborough this weekend?

Friday

- 2010 Mann Cup - Peterborough Lakers vs New Westminster Salmonbellies (7:45 p.m. - Adults $20, Children $15) Memorial Centre

- DBIA Jazz Restaurant Tour (Evening - $20) Call 748-4774 for more info or stop in at the DBIA

- Colin James (8PM - $52) Showplace

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Saturday

- Kawartha Lakes Cycling Tour (7 a.m to 5:30 p.m. - Adults - $25 Pre-registration, or $30 same day. 16 & under - $20 Pre-registration or $25 same day) 

- Pathway of Fame 13th Annual Induction Ceremony (10 a.m. - Free) Del Crary Park

- DBIA Jazz Festival (Noon to Midnight - Free) Millenium Park

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- 2010 Mann Cup - Peterborough Lakers vs New Westminster SalmonBellies (7:45 p.m. - Adults $20, Children $15) Memorial Centre

- Mustang Drive-In  (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Sunday

- Otter Feeding (1:30 p.m. - Free) Peterborough Zoo

- Mustang Drive-In (Opens at 8:15 p.m. - Ticket Prices) - what's playing

Have a GREAT weekend Peterborough!  Don't Stop Believin'!

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