9th Annual Rotary Club of Peterborough Celebrates Spelling Bee Winners

The Rotary Club of Peterborough announces that the 9th Annual School Spelling Bee on May 13 was an overwhelming success; granting the first, second and third place winners with prizes from Camp Kawartha, Trent Excalibur Camp, The Art School of Peterborough and iPads from Your TV.

Junior Division Top Three (from left to right) Kaiden Surpllis, Arthur Zadro, Olivia Jones. photo courtesy of the rotary club of peterborough.

On Saturday, May 13, some of the top spellers in the city from Grades 4 to 8 competed in the Regional Spelling Bee Final. The group of over 60 students divided by grade (Grades 4-6 in the junior challenge, Grades 7-8 in the senior challenge) was whittled down from over 4,200 students from all over the county who competed in mini spelling bees at their schools.

Third place finalists in each division, Kaiden Surphlis of James Strath Public School in the junior division and Crepe Cochrane of Adam Scott Intermediate School in the senior division, won an iPad courtesy of YourTV and $50 to use toward youth programs at the Art School of Peterborough.

Second Place Finalists in each division, Arthur Zadro of Our Lady of the Wayside Academy in the junior division and Sonny Gillis of St. Catherine Elementary School in the senior won a Trent Excalibur Ultimate Camp session and $100 toward a youth program at The Art School of Peterborough.

First Place Finalists in each division, Olivia Jones of St. Catherine Elementary in the junior division and Noah Hofman of Kenner Intermediate School in the senior division won a Camp Kawartha Overnight camp Session, a family photo shoot from Miranda Studios and $225 to use toward youth programs at the Art School of Peterborough.

Senior Division Top Three (from left to right) Crepe Cochrane, Sonny Gillis, BUZZ the Spelling Bee mascot, Noah Hofman. photo courtesy of the rotary club of peterborough.

The finalists’ schools’ also received $250, $500 and $1,000 respectively to use toward literacy programs and materials.

The Rotary Club of Peterborough says they are grateful to all teachers, principals, parents and guardians for organizing the mini-spelling bees at their schools and within their home schooling community, and thank them for supporting young people in the community and The Rotary Club of Peterborough’s Literacy Committee’s goal of promoting literacy and a love of reading and writing.

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The 17th Annual Rotary Ribfest Starts July 12th At Millennium Park

The 17th Annual Rotary Ribfest takes place in Peterborough from July 12th-14th at Millennium Park.

“Ribfest is three days of live music, delicious food, and cold drinks,” says Terry “Mr. Downtown” Guiel, Executive Director of the Downtown Business Improvement Area. “The ribbers are always a big draw and our local restaurants do a great job of showcasing all kinds of food from around the world, including vegetarian options. It’s a fun, family-friendly event.”

Photo courtesy DBIA

Admission to Rotary Ribfest is free, and the festival will take place the following hours:

• Friday, July 12th: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 13th: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, July 14th: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Photo courtesy DBIA

There will be plenty of musical entertainment each day as always, and delicious restaurants participating include…

• Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews

• BrickHouse Craft Burger Grill

• Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine

• Caribbean Sizzle

• McThirsty’s Pint

• La Mesita

• Curry Mantra

Ribber’s Row includes the following..

• Fat Boys

• Boss Hogs BBQ

• Jack the Ribber

• Smokehouse Bandits

• Ontario Corn Roasters

• Summer Fun Funnel Cake

Hungry yet? Don’t miss this.

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Here's the Food & Entertainment Lineup For 16th Annual Rotary Ribfest

The 16th Annual Ribfest runs Friday, July 13th to Sunday, July 15th at Millennium Park, and admission is free. 

“Of course there is lots of ribs and cold beer, but you’ll also find some interesting selections from our nine local restaurants—including some vegetarian options," says DBIA Executive Director Terry "Mr. Downtown" Guiel. "Rotary have also put together a solid lineup of musical talent to sit back and enjoy while you’re at Millennium Park with some quality food and drinks.”

FESTIVAL HOURS

-> Friday, July 13: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
-> Saturday, July 14: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
-> Sunday, July 15: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
PARTICIPATING LOCAL RESTAURANTS

-> Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews
-> The Nutty Chocolatier
-> The BrickHouse Craft Burger Grill ‘n Bar
-> Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine
-> Caribbean Sizzle
-> McThirsty’s Pint
-> La Hacienda
-> Silk Roots
-> The Silver Bean Café

RIBBER'S ROW INCLUDES...

• Fat Boys
• Boss Hogs BBQ
• Jack the Ribber
• Smokehouse Bandits
• Ontario Corn Roasters
• Summer Fun Funnel Cake
 
ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, July 13:
• 11:45 am — Briannah Cotton
• 1:30 pm — Jaymes Claton Band
• 3:15 pm — Rick and Gailie
• 5:00 pm — The Wanted   
• 6:45 pm — Jagged
• 8:30 pm — The Weber Brothers
 
Saturday, July 14:
• 12:00 pm — Waters Edge Band
• 3:15 pm — Gunslingers
• 5:00 pm — Rye Street
• 6:45 pm — Out on Bail
• 8:30 pm — Dean James
 
Sunday, July 15:
• 12:00 pm — Tonya Bosch Band
• 1:45 pm — House Brand
• 3:30 pm — The Fog

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