Archive for March, 2012
Steve Koning will be remembered for his efforts to keep hospital vital
I read with great interest Rick Conroy’s Comment in this week’s Wellington Times titled” Steve’s Way”. Like Rick, I also had interesting conversations with Steve Koning, who sadly passed away Sunday, March 10. In conversations relating to healthcare, I also admired his tenacity. I, along with many other Prince Edward County residents, was present at […]
Wolfe Island turbine site has highest avian mortality in the province
The December 2011 issue of Ontario Birds, (the journal of Ontario Field Naturalists, Volume 29, Number 3) includes an article by Lyle Friesen of the Canadian Wildlife Service with avian mortality data from 10 wind turbines sites in Ontario. Not surprisingly, the Wolfe Island industrial wind factory has the highest avian mortality in the province. […]
Trees downed at proposed WPD turbine site
Prince Edward County Field Naturalists report a recent tour of the proposed site for the White Pines Project industrial wind turbines shows road work already under way. “This premature road construction before any public consultation has taken place is abhorrent,” says Cheryl Anderson, of PECFN. “Does WPD think that the citizens of Prince Edward County […]
We’re not alone: Mayor on what PEC is facing
By way of introduction to a full afternoon of debate and discussion, Prince Edward County Mayor Peter Mertens explained for council and about 50 people in the Shire Hall gallery, the 92-page Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 2012 Report on the Financial Sustainability of Local Government in Eastern Ontario. “Often we believe that here in Prince […]
Cohousing builds community
Some people call them a return to the best of small-town communities. Others say they are like a traditional village or the close-knit neighbourhood where they grew up, while futurists call them an altogether new response to social, economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Cohousing is a concept that came to North America […]
Cats, dogs, arenas, vacant lots and mosquitos on agenda
The future of the old Wellington arena will be before council this afternoon. Prince Edward County council’s committee of the whole meeting agenda items today range from cats and dogs to vacant lots and mosquitos. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. in council chambers at Shire Hall. Lyndsay Richmond, director of member services with the […]
HELP WANTED – Program/Volunteer Co-ordinator
Job Description Program/Volunteer Co-ordinator The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association is dedicated to helping seniors make choices so that they can live with the greatest possible independence in the community. General Purpose The Program/Volunteer Co-ordinator will be responsible for the delivery of a range of community support and social programs to County […]
Passion over services perfect response to evoke discussion
Countless phone calls, emails, petitions and people passionate about services in Prince Edward County was exactly the response needed to evoke discussion and decisions at Shire Hall Wednesday. In its bid to achieve financial sustainability, council on Wednesday, reviewed 19 motions for change suggested by the County’s CAO and commissioners. “The success of this exercise […]
Compassionate community continues support for Food Bank
The Picton United Church County Food Bank is on the minds of Prince Edward County residents looking to help others in need. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allison, of RR1 Demorestville recently celebrated Arthur’s 90th birthday with family and friends at the Friendship United Church Hall. In lieu of gifts, they collected 16 cases of food […]
$50,000 grant to help church be accessible to community seven days a week
St. Andrew’s Church in Picton will increase accessibility for people with disabilities thanks to a $50,000 Canadian government grant. The church’s Accessibility Project will help construct an exterior ramp, widen doorways, install automated door openers and build an accessible washroom with accessible door handles. St. Andrew’s minister Lynne Donovan is thrilled. “We have worked hard […]
