Archive for January, 2011
OPP to survey community satisfaction
The second province-wide Community Satisfaction Survey will be under way soon to solicit public opinions about the services the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) delivers to communities throughout the province. “I know Ontarians are very busy, but we hope the people who are contacted will take the time to answer the survey questions,” said OPP Commissioner […]
Concession confusing, frustrating
David Calnan, of Victoria Road, was looking for a little relief from council during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday afternoon at Shire Hall. Calnan had requested the conveyance of a concession road allowance between part lots 98 and 99 to a parcel of land he wished to sell in May of 2010. The […]
County clerk’s proposal engages public
Prince Edward County Clerk Victoria Leskie has come up with an “innovative” and “exciting” way to engage the public in the municipal governance process. Leskie presented a report to the committee of the whole Thursday afternoon which proposes a way to involve the public in subcommittees of council. Leskie developed the idea during the last […]
Anglers lose their shirts fishing for fun
About 50 ice anglers had no fear and at one time, no shirts, but they and their families had plenty of fun during the second annual ice fishing derby hosted by Kevin and Jennifer Lavers, of Merland Park. The weekend derby started Friday afternoon with a steak dinner with roasted potatoes with grilled mushrooms and […]
POTATO BACON CHOWDER
6 potatoes (peeled and diced) 6 slices bacon (cooked crisp and chopped) 1 carrot (shredded) 1 stalk celery (sliced) 1 small onion (chopped) 1/2 cup butter 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 clove garlic (minced) 1 tsp. fresh thyme (chopped) 2 cans whole kernel corn (drained) 1/2 cup sour […]
Pirates two points off top spot
The Picton Pirates climbed within two points of first place Thursday evening with a 4-3 win over the visiting Port Hope Panthers. The local Jr. C club has been hot of late, racking up a 5-0-2 record in their last seven games, taking 12 of a possible 14 points. The win came as the team […]
Council Watch – January
This is a new public blog. You are invited to make comment on council issues, or email a more detailed comment to news@countylive.ca Writers must use their full name and a valid email address. Full council and committee agendas and minutes with links to documents here: http://princeedward.fileprosite.com/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=7431 * * * Jan. 27: Among interesting things […]
Walk for Memories donations still welcome
The weekend’s Walk for Memories for the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward County raised $3,693 – down about $1,500 from last year. “Unfortunately, three of our past top walkers were unable to participate this year,” said Linda Jackson, the society’s executive director. “Ironically, two of the three couldn’t participate because of Alzheimer’s.” However, the […]
Winter’s delight downtown Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley’s Texaco/Fixaco transformed into a delightful ice surface for an afternoon of skating and enjoyment of a bright, sunny winter’s afternoon. Barry Silverthorn photo
Duty calls as firefighters to receive prestigious honour
Prestigious honours for 10 Prince Edward County firefighters were delayed slightly last night as three of the men were at a home on West Lake Road doing precisely what they were being honoured for – using their knowledge and training to fight a fire. The PEC Fire Department’s District Chiefs meeting Thursday night honoured 10 […]
