Is prom cancelled!?
Clearly the administration at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute has learned nothing from the 1984 movie Footloose.
Who could deny the power of a dance to bring numbers of passionate, engaged young people together into a passionate, cohesive group making lifelong memories together? Who WOULD deny this coming-of-age tradition to young men in their best mullets and young women in their longest (or shortest) dresses (depending on the trend of the day)?
And won’t somebody think of the town economy? What of the hairdressers and nail technicians who would lose out if prom is cancelled? What of the corsages that will sit unsold at Marvin’s Flowers?
Won’t someone think of Marvin?
As Kevin Bacon says in the movie, quoting something called *checks notes* the Bible, “Ecclesiastes assures us that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh…and a time to weep. A time to mourn…and there is a time to dance.”
And that time should be this June for PECI’s Class of 2025!
Mr. Bacon would be spinning in his grave if he knew prom might be cancelled. If he were dead. Which he isn’t. Thank goodness.
Long live Kevin Bacon! And let ’em dance!
Ben Thornton, Picton
Dear Valued Customers and Dedicated Employees,
As we reflect on the past 30-plus years, we are filled with immense gratitude and pride for the incredible journey that has made our Tim Hortons restaurants in Prince Edward County the thriving hubs they are today.
To our Loyal Customers:
Your unwavering support and trust have been the backbone of our success. Your loyalty has allowed us to grow and serve this wonderful community. We have shared countless moments, from early morning coffee runs to late-night study sessions and friendly gatherings. Your smiles, stories, and friendships have made our restaurants a warm and welcoming space.
To our Devoted Employees, past and present:
Your tireless efforts, teamwork, and dedication have been instrumental in building our reputation for excellence. Your commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, quality products, in a clean and welcoming atmosphere has made every guest feel at home. Your hard work has been the driving force behind our achievements.
Together, we have created more than a restaurant–we have built a community landmark where memories are made, friendships are forged, and traditions are born.
Thank you for being an integral part of our Tim Hortons family.
Paul and Valerie Massey, Picton
This is in response to Duncan Fremlin’s, “Many Struggling Towns Could Use a Base31,” (Letters, Gazette, October 16).
The Legion is actively looking for new members as is every other service club in Ontario, but not because of the fact that they are a storied club as he says.
The simple fact is the younger generation isn’t joining. All service clubs are a very vital part of any community and their charity work improves the lives of countless local people.
When they are gone, then and only then will people realize how much of a vital role they play. It is the hard work of the members to raise money for all kinds of charity events and help give to people who are in need that will be missed. This is a cold, hard fact that I am sure a lot of communities have discovered when their Legion or Elks or Lions or Rotary Clubs disbanded due to lack of interest.
Garry Lewis, Prince Edward County
I appreciated Penny Morris’s letter last week, “Thoughtless Blocking,” (Letters, Gazette, October 23). It is disgraceful, this group of five irresponsible, and apparently illiterate, councillors: Pennel, Harrison, Braney, Engelsdorfer, Nieman. We always know how they will vote: against, whether it’s a plan for more public art, or an expanded retirement home. They claim they don’t like to spend money, and that they are representing taxpayers. They can be counted on to vote against every single piece of the municipality’s brilliant and complex plan to have development pay for expanded waterworks infrastructure to serve Wellington, Picton and Bloomfield. They are against development. That means they have to vote No to every progressive and innovative plan to grow the County — and house its residents. This month, they voted against the Cold Creek development — stopping the latest attempt to build affordable housing in the County as quickly as possible — never mind make it energy-efficient, geothermal, low-impact, high-quality, and well-priced. Something has got to give. These councillors vote as a block to kill every good idea that comes along. I’ve heard them called The Wrecking Crew.
Ben Rather, Picton
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