Archive for August, 2010
Fire damage at Prince Edward Pizza estimated at $200,000
PEC firefighters knocked down Monday afternoon’s fire at Prince Edward Pizza, 130 Main St., Picton in about 20 minutes. The blaze, causing an estimated $200,000 in damages, started in combustible material in the vicinity of the pizza ovens. Fire Chief Scott Manlow praised the store owner for following fire safety protocol, noting he first tried […]
Need more citizens to stand for election
The municipal election is fast approaching, with the deadline for nominations just two weeks away, on September 10. At the present time, there are too few new candidates to ensure that electors are offered sufficient alternatives to the current policies and practices of Council. Fourteen of the current 15 councillors are running again – four […]
Picton Pirates tangle with arch-rivals in exhibition play Thursday
The Picton Pirates will kick off their exhibition season Thursday evening in Wellington as the local Junior C hockey club will dress a lineup of rookies and prospects to tangle with the arch-rival Napanee Raiders. The prospect game is fast becoming a tradition for the two clubs, both founding members of the Empire Junior C […]
Hand clapping good time at Hillier Park Day
Nothing but smiles filled Jack Taylor Park on Saturday during Hillier Park Day. The weather was perfect, the food was great and the fun never-ending. The visitors enjoyed the musical talents of Tatyana Sylla and The Tweed Twangers. There was a variety of carnival games for the little ones, plus contests like watermelon seed spitting, […]
Watch Your Language
The late Roy Cornish always reminded me of Alfred Hitchcock. He even breathed like him. Roy was the managing editor of the Trentonian for many years and he had a penchant for the English language and its correct usage. His columns were often about grammar which made me uncomfortable since I was a columnist at […]
PEC Construction Association helps Habitat build
The Prince Edward County Construction Association helped Habitat for Humanity with its future building projects by raising $2,000 at a golf tournament Wednesday at the Picton Golf and Country Club. More than 120 golfers and guests enjoyed a day on the 18-hole course – some vying for prizes, others just for fun and laughs. The […]
Brian’s Meadow beckons for quiet contemplation
Are you looking for a quiet place where you can sit for a while in contemplation, free from the sounds and sights of the modern world. There are lots of places like this in the County — but a new one opening up may entice you to come and collect your thoughts in peace and […]
It takes a village (to raise this neurotic)
For years I’ve gone from pillar to post trying to improve myself. I was in a starter home. A fixer upper. I was under construction so much I needed a building permit. Always in search of the next book, the next DVD, class or teacher . It took village to raise this neurotic.I did everything. […]
Poignant donation to Zeke Aid auction
Favourite fiddle given to raise funds One fiddler reached out to another in a very poignant way this week, with a very special donation to the “Zeke Aid” Silent Auction. The concert and fundraising effort is being put together to help fiddler Zeke Mazurek, who is fighting a career-ending battle with cancer. Although the concert […]
Hit TV show will help you Love, or List your Home
Do you love your home – or should you list it? Here’s a chance to find out – while having a lot of fun participating in the W Network hit TV series Love it Or List It. Love It Or List It is looking for Prince Edward County (and area) homeowners whose home, for whatever […]
