Monday, 7 November 2011

Drawing A Line Through Time - Jeremy J. Paynter (Disabled Pen and Ink Artist)

Message from Jeremy: 


For 2012 I tried to make the calendar a sampling of beautiful homes from all over the island, so I hope you enjoy the newest edition of my "Drawing A Line Through Time" collection of heritage homes and businesses of PEI. I chose the beautiful "Beaconsfield House" in Charlottetown for my cover because it represents what I think PEI is all about; a welcoming, warm and positive place to live.

The calendars are $15 each and once again, I will be donating a dollar from the sale of each calendar to PEI Cerebral Palsy to help with their office expenses.
I would like to Thank you in advance for your support.

Calendars available for purchase at PCC Inc., 420 Read Drive, Summerside. (1-902-436-0005). Look for Jeremy at various island craft fairs taking place across the island. Calendars may also be purchased through Jeremy's mom, Charlene Dawson (maggiemae1292001@yahoo.ca) (1-902-887-2240)

Thursday, 6 October 2011

STORM BASKETBALL - UPDATED PRE SEASON SCHEDULE






Summerside PE - The Summerside STORM, PEI’s entry in the NBL are pleased to announce the offering of Summer STORM Basketball Camps to be held across Prince Edward Island. Through the support of presenting sponsor Roger’s Communications, the STORM will offer Prince Edward Island youth basketball players the opportunity to learn from the pro’s.
“Our camps are closely aligned with the STORM’s mission of engaging the community and growing the sport throughout the province. We are very excited to be able to work with our youth to offer this opportunity to help them improve their game” said co-owner Duncan Shaw.
The summer camps will be instructed by STORM head coach Joe Salerno with instruction from STORM players and will include; stretching, individual instruction, fundamental drill stations, contests, and team games, as well as the opportunity to interact with NBL professional STORM players. Coach Salerno has confirmed that STORM players Doug McKinney, Chris Cayole, and Eric Gilchrese will each be involved in the camps.
“We were extremely excited with the turnout and success of STORM March break camps, and look forward to continuing to build relationships with young players and communities across the Island. We look forward to helping potential future STORM players take their game to new levels this summer!” stated Coach Salerno
2012 Camp dates and locations;
July 9-12th- Westisle Composite High School Elmsdale
July 23-26th- Birchwood Intermediate Charlottetown
August 6-9th- Three Oaks Senior High Summerside
August 20-23rd- Souris Regional High Souris
STORM camps are available to grades 4-11 students. Grades 4-7 will be offered from 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM, while the grades 8-11 camps will be staged from 1:30 PM- 5:00 PM. Cost of the camp is $100 (plus taxes) and includes a camp t-shirt as well as a camp photo.
For more information on the camps or to receive a registration form e-mail info@stormbasketball.ca or visit our website at www.stormbasketball.ca



submitted by EOV staff reporter Joey Blacquiere 

Thursday, 22 September 2011

The Tour of the Cows Creamery





The clients and staff of P.C.C. went on a tour of Cows Creamery in Cornwall, PEI on Wednesday afternoon, September 21, 2011.  The tour guide took us around and showed us all the different stuff they make there. They make T-shirts and cheese and ice-cream. They gave us a sample of  their ice-cream. It is a big place. They have a very nice place.


submitted by staff reporter Joni Miner


www.cowscreamery.com



Fall

by Cody Smith


Fall is here, and the air is getting colder.
The leaves are changing color and falling off onto the ground.
Thanksgiving is in the fall, and is the perfect time to spend time with family.
Winter is also drawing closer.
I love winter, but for now, fall will have to do.

Monday, 19 September 2011

Mayor Basil Stewart – Putting Yourself Out There

Mayor Basil Stewart


EOV Reporter – Joey Blacquiere

After Mayor Basil Stewart graduated from school he enlisted and was accepted into the Police
Academy. After working many years as a Police officer in the City of Summerside, someone suggested he would make a great mayor and he decided to throw his hat in the ring and run. He was elected and he's been there ever since.

We asked the mayor for advice on getting more involved in the community. He shared with us that as a youngster he was shy but that being a police officer and having to deal with people on a daily basis helped him a lot with that. He also strongly suggested getting to know your city and it's people by volunteering with organizations within the city and to keep on top of what's happening in your city by reading the local paper, and visiting the city web site. By presenting yourself as a friendly and positive member of your community willing to pitch in and do your part.

For folks who live in the City of Summerside the City web site is

Non-profit organizations near Summerside, PE


Boys & Girls Club of Summerside

364 Notre Dame St, Summerside (902) 436-9403

Notre Dame Place

67 Duke St, Summerside (902) 888-2237

Family Service PEI Inc

109 Water St, Summerside (902) 436-9171

Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of PEI

4 Summer St, Summerside (902) 436-8122


Jars Of Clay Cafe

314 First St, Summerside (902) 436-3122


Victim Services

Summerside (902) 888-8218

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Driving Miss Joni

EOV's Joni Miner Gets Her Beginner's Permit!



One of my goals has been to get my Beginner's Driving Permit but I discovered in my journey that I needed some support. I need someone to assist me in organizing the pickup of the Learner's Booklet, the breaking down and reviewing of the booklet info, and scheduling my Beginner's Permit appointment. So this summer I took a class offered at PCC Inc. (motto: Prepare. Challenge. Create.) that was facilitated by Rachel Ellsworth. Rachel assisted me and as a team we broke down the booklet info. Rachel created worksheets which I completed each week, in addition to taking notes. In my opinion, Rachel was a perfect instructor because she took the time to explain what to study and worked with me on what was the best way for me to study “the how to”. On September 9th, 2009, Rachel took me to Access PEI and at 11 A.M. I took my Beginner's Permit test. I was permitted to take the test verbally. The entire process took approximately one hour and I am proud to announce that I successfully passed the exam. I got all 21 signs correct and answered correctly 44 out of the 50 questions.

Submitted by Joni Miner

Joey Blacquiere of EOV also recently received his Beginner's. Congratulations to both of you.

Monday, 12 September 2011

Summerside Storm! Our Basketball Team!

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada - 18th National Conference

LDAC - 18th National Conference
Sept 29th to Oct 21st, 2011
http://ldac2011conference.com/

The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene

The Storm
A poem about Hurricane Irene by Cody Smith


The storm is raging, blowing winds and stinging rains.
The waves, high and wild, buoys thrown and tossed by the gusts and the waves.
The sun fights to shine through clouds, but it is of no use as the storm blocks the struggling rays.
The rain, beats the ground, the soil runs red, soaking those brave and foolish enough to dare the elements.

Before Irene finishes her tantrum, she will shake your house, blow over your garbage can, force you to go out and pick it up, she will knock over trees, even damage buildings and throw you around.



Monday, 22 August 2011

L.A. Noire Review (PC, XBOX360, PS3) (Rockstar Games)

Hi, today, I am reviewing the videogame L.A. Noire.  This game takes place in Los Angeles in the 1940's.  In this game, you play as a war hero named Cole Phelps.  When you begin, you start out in patrol, which is the tutorial on how to play the game.  After you finish the tutorial, you get promoted to a detective.  As a detective, you start out in traffic, all together there are four different desks you can work at, Traffic, Homocide, Vice, and Arson.  After completing one case, you move onto the next, until you get promoted to the next desk.  During the game, you can solve street crimes. In order to find street crimes, you drive arounnd the city in any Police vehicle, and when you hear a call on the radio, you have to press a button, what button depends on what system you own, and when you do, you drive to that crime with the siren on, or off if you prefer, depending on what crime it is, you may have to do a number of things to solve it, also, you can press and hold down on a button, once again depending on your game system, to have your partner drive to a street crime, or anywhere you want, your partner can act as your chaufeur and drive you around all over the city.  In this game, there are high speed car chases through the streets, shootouts in alleys or in buildings.  You can interview suspects at scenes, and when you do, keep an eye on their body language and face to see if they're lying, holding something back, or telling the truth.  Only accuse someone of lying when you have the evidence to back it up.  You can go back and replay cases to get a better rank, or get something you may have missed, or to solve missed street crimes.  That's L.A. Noire in a nutshell.