Archive for January, 2011
Cozy book launch for The Very Able Quadriplegic in 140C
Author Alain Paradis with author Linda Richmond and publisher Lian Goodall (photo by Grace Nyman). CHEERS! to Alain Paradis, on the snowy, but successful launch of his new book, The Very Able Quadriplegic in 140C. The event was “Quite cozy, due to the snow that made the phone ring non-stop with regrets,” said publisher Lian […]
Bon Voyage!
Parents and caregivers bid Grade 7 students from Athol and Sophiasburgh schools a bon voyage this morning as they saw them off at the bus heading to Valcartier, Quebec for a four-day French immersion adventure. The trip includes at stop at the Ice Hotel, Quebec City, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other activities – all to […]
Golden Globes got it right
Well, the Golden Globes were last night and as the forerunner of the Academy Awards it was great to see they got it right. This really is a good year for movies. There are some quality pictures out that I’ll be reviewing over the next few weeks. The picture of the year went to Social […]
Vehicle smashes into sub shop window
Prince Edward OPP on the scene of a collision Sunday afternoon that resulted in a vehicle smashing out the window of Imperial Submarine on Main St., Picton. FROM/DE: Prince Edward OPP DATE: 18 January 2011 Vehicle Crashes into Local Business On Sunday the 16th of January at 3:14pm a two vehicle collision resulted in one […]
Search for CAO begins
Search on for new CAO The search for a new chief administrative officer for Prince Edward County begins. CAO Richard Shannon is due to retire in August of this year and council wants to get the hiring process for his replacement in place as quickly as possible. The issue surrounding the process is whether to […]
Pirates raze Rebels 9-4
The Picton Pirates scored early and often Thursday evening en route to their 16th win of the season. The local Jr. C squad scored five goals in the first period, the first three of which came with the man advantage. “That was one of the most complete games I’ve seen out this bunch in a […]
Council suite at Royal York stays
Prince Edward County council will continue to have a hospitality suite at the Royal York Hotel – at least for this year. The issue was debated at the committee of the whole meeting Thursday at Shire Hall when a number of councillors were reluctant to spend the $5,000 the suite would cost at the combined […]
County departments collect 1,125lbs of groceries for Food Bank
Mayor Peter Mertens presents a plaque of appreciation to the staff of public works, planning, building, bylaw enforcement and economic development for their efforts in collecting 399 pounds of groceries. The friendly competition between departments resulted in 1,125 pounds of groceries being donated to the Picton United Church County Food Bank. Ross Lees photo
Hospital – This House of Hurting
Jan. 15/11 In the summer of 1998 as I was about to retire from PECMH I remember very clearly having a conversation with a local physician (now retired ) about the imminent amalgamation of our local hospital with QHC. Even though we were assured otherwise we both knew it would only be a matter of […]
Historic home of Picton Legion in need
By Ross Lees The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Picton is seeking assistance from the community it supports. “We’re in trouble,” Branch executive member Gil Charlebois told council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. Despite its best fundraising efforts to “Raise The Roof” Charlebois said the branch raised just $18,000 and of that, needed […]
