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We are fortunate to have an MRI machine close to home
Quinte Healthcare is replacing its MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine this winter and I hope County residents will show their support. MRI is an imaging technique to scan anatomy and physical processes of the body. It was installed at QHC Belleville in 2008. As a point of interest, 9,290 images were taken in 2015 with […]
Panther seniors girls make PECI basketball history
PECI’s basketball program celebrated its 2016 Senior Night and in the process, made school basketball history. Following a pre-game ceremony to honour the contributions of nine graduating players, the Panthers trounced the Bayside Red Devils team 45 – 24 in front of a packed gymnasium. “With the win, the girls ended the regular season with […]
Panther girls jumping into busier than usual season
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Senior Girls Basketball team players are twice as busy as what is usual for high school basketball teams. Coach Rob Garden notes they competed in 15 games in September. “To put that into perspective, most high school teams play six – 10 games in their entire season,” he said. “They are […]
New trees worth every cent
Our trees, our town. “I can’t think of a better investment toward the attractiveness and future economy of Picton. We rightly have great concerns about heritage properties but what could be more inviting than a street with dappled sunlight in summer, a wind break in winter and a soft look to complement the older buildings. […]
All fired-up about an outdoor fire pit?
One of the most popular additions to the backyard is the outdoor fire pit with seating around it. Having an area for entertaining that is separate to the patio table has been featured in magazines, websites and all types of social media. Even the designs that I’ve been doing for homes in downtown areas seem […]
County hydro bills at least double rest of Canada
How do Ontario’s electricity bills compare with the rest of Canada? Using Ontario’s average monthly consumption of 750 kWh, I calculated post-tax electricity bills for several areas of Ontario, and for the nine other provincial capitals. In Ontario: Ottawa $134 monthly, Toronto $150, Hydro One medium-density areas (e.g. Picton) $161, Hydro One low-density areas (e.g. […]
Embrace the power of paint for your home
We’ve all heard that freshening up the paint can help you sell your home, but now we actually have numbers that back it up! I am a firm believer in the concept that you only get one chance to make a first impression. When it comes to your home, the first impression is made the […]
PECI Girls Basketball Team slam dunks Grapes of Wrath extreme fundraiser
More than 300 participants on 62 teams in the third annual Grapes of Wrath tested their mettle over five mud-filled kilometres of rugged terrain and obstacles to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, Prince Edward County Memorial and Trenton Memorial hospital foundations. Tallied up, $60,000 was raised for patients receiving cancer care. “The influx of […]
Come sit awhile! Welcoming front yard key to maximum home value
All of the studies on housing have shown that creating a front yard that is inviting and welcoming is key in achieving the maximum value for your home. Companies like Century 21 and Realestate.com stating that curb appeal and first impression can swing a home’s value from between 8 per cent to 15 per cent. […]
Too much noise about nothing?
One more kick at the Special Events Bylaw, just in case this devil-spawned document manages to survive the outrage of the County community, and comes back to life like the killer in a bad horror movie. I finally received a response from my event liability insurers for my fake Country Jamboree – one-day event, 100 […]
