Archive for January, 2011
Open Mike – with Michael and Peter
Peter Tinsley, the Federal Liberal candidate for Prince Edward- Hastings and Lyle Vanclief welcomed Leader of the Official Opposition, Michael Ignatieff and the MP. Marlene Jennings to an Open Mike Town Hall meeting Jan. 17 for residents of Prince Edward-Hastings. They spent two hours answering a variety of questions from the standing-room-only crowd of more […]
ArtWorks students donate mosaic to library
Prince Edward Learning Centre’s ArtWorks students decided to put their creative endeavors to good use and donated their mosaic work to the Picton branch of the Public Library. “I love that our mosaic will now be a piece of public art, on display for a long time”, says Ashley, a student in the program. Angela, […]
County curlers win two of four
County curling teams won two of four events at the annual Reynolds and Murray Sportsman Bonspiel competing with teams from as far away as Toronto. “A” Event Winners – Gary Rusconi, Rick Jones, John Doucette, Bary Mitchel – Prince Edward / Toronto Royals “A” Event Runners-up – Will Tammel, Harry Tammel , Greg Bryant (Skip), […]
All fun and games in Hiller
Ella James enjoys a bowl of cheese popcorn and juice with her mom Jeannie Ducros, while watching her brother Benjamin play Nintendo Wii. Families enjoyed various board games, cards, the cup game, crokinole and Nintendo Wii during the Hillier Family Fun and Games Day Sunday at the Hillier Town Hall. Pizza and drink tickets were […]
It’s not the Bank of Shire
It was said a little while ago that people are starting to think of Shire Hall as “The Bank of Shire Hall”. Everyone who wants some money for one reason or another applies to Shire Hall for a grant. I don’t think there is any other municipality that just gives money away just because they […]
Bloomfield posts best wishes
Patrons and friends dropped by the Bloomfield Post Office Friday, Jan. 14th with congratulations and best wishes to postmaster Brenda Williams who is relinquishing her post after 31.5 years. She leaves a legacy of special service, helpful advice and pleasant conversation. The local post office is logically the centre of social interchange in the village […]
Lil’ Creepers at Picton Library
Belleville author Shawna Carter visited the children’s room of the Picton branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives Tuesday morning to read from her newest book, Lil’ Creepers Winter Shenanigans. Featuring a cast of unusual characters, including one based on her daughter Brenna, the Lil’ Creepers series also includes a cookbook […]
Help for what ails you
Tai Chi isn’t just a feel-good workout: it’s therapy, a preventive measure and a remedy for almost every ailment, including arthritis. Doctors recommend Tai Chi for people with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions because it improves flexibility and builds muscle strength gradually. Tai Chi is an exercise almost anyone who can walk can do safely, […]
Have your say to reduce red tape
Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings, welcomes today’s announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of State, Rob Moore of the creation of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, which is to reduce the burden of federal regulatory requirements on Canadian enterprises, especially small- and medium-sized businesses. “Small and medium-sized businesses are the […]
Cheers to generous donations
Jim Dunlop (left) stands in front of the “Kaitlin Cafe” with Bill Daniell, president of the Kaitlin Group, Kelvin Whalen, vice president of the Kaitlin Group, and Mayor Peter Mertens. The Kaitlin Group pledged $50,000 over the next 5 years towards the Wellington & District Community Centre. Mayor Peter Mertens (left) and Jim Dunlop (right) […]
