Archive for January, 2011
Casting call for Mummers’ The Boy Friend
The Marysburgh Mummers seek actors for their spring musical The Boy Friend and will host auditions Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 7 – 9 pm at Mt. Tabor Community Playhouse, Milford. “New faces welcome,” says director Carol Rutledge. “No previous experience necessary. Backstage help needed too!” The Boy Friend takes place during the roaring 20s on […]
Amigos, my paw!
My buddy Dave left me. He flew to Mexico without me and I am too upset to blog today He sent me the following e-mail but it will be a long time before I forgive him. Dear Dodger: I hear that you are really upset that I am in Mexico without you. I also hear […]
Collection of memories raises $213
It’s the time of year when new memories are born and thoughts of times past are alive again. While enjoying a holiday meal with family and friends at the Blumen Garden Bistro, patrons are invited to take a moment to hang an ornament on the Christmas Memory Tree. Amongst the beautiful holiday glitter, the Memory […]
I Still Have Nightmares About Pole Vaulting
I am not ashamed to confess that I am not a big fan of contact sports, and really have limited interest in sports of any kind. I respect the sport of sports, and those who do follow sports, but I was just never big on sports. In high school, I would do everything short of […]
No new radio station for PEC
The CRTC has turned down a recent application from GTA interests for a new FM radio station in Prince Edward County offering adult album alternative music. Although the applicant proposed a “first service” for Prince Edward County, the CRTC decided the proposed station’s coverage area would significantly overlap that of existing Belleville and Napanee stations […]
Exercise those New Year’s Resolutions
Athol residents exercised their New Year’s Resolutions at the Athol Town Hall with an hour of yoga led by Instructor Janet Elson. Cultivating relaxation while stretching and strengthening the body, yoga is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Presented by the Athol Recreation Committee, classes are held at the Athol Town Hall […]
You know… that book?
If you are looking for a certain title, author or just checking out the latest books, CLICK HERE for an easy online solution to those questions! Books & Company A beautifully spacious bookstore which displays both new and used books on the same shelves. Offering a wide array of well chosen new, gently used and […]
Gas leak under control
PEC firefighter Jerry Ferguson uses a gas detector to determine the extent of a leak at the end of the Town & Country Video building downtown Picton. Neighbours called the fire department at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday after smelling the “rotten egg” odour added to odourless natural gas. The leak was determined to be small […]
Students MADD about marketing
Prince Edward Collegiate Grade 11 students are right on the money with their marketing studies – raising awareness and more than $1,100 for MADD Quinte. When Rob Garden started the class four years ago, he wanted his students to take part in marketing campaigns that focused on issues socially relevant to them. “In past years, […]
The constant battle with cheese
Oddly enough, in the course of column-writing lately, this is the second story I have written about Cheese. The first one was when Council decided that if a winery served cheese and crackers in its tasting rooms, it should be re-zoned as a restaurant. I can’t quite remember if that was exactly it, but it […]
