UPDATED: Adam Scott Hoping To Resume Classes January 4th After Fire At School

UPDATE No. 2: January 5th -> KPR says Adam Scott is expected to re-open this Thursday, January 7th. In the meantime, teaching staff will continue to be available at PCVS, and online through Edsby to assist students.


**Special Note: Students are asked to drop-in and collect their locker contents Tuesday, January 5th between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Gymnasium, Rear Parking Lot. As part of necessary clean up throughout the school, locker contents had to be collected and individually bagged for each student.

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UPDATE: December 30th -> The latest update from KPRDSB says that the school will not open for staff/students on January 4th as first hoped. The clean-up is continuing, and they are hoping to re-open the school later next week. Teaching staff will be available at PCVS starting Monday to help students with assignments and exam preparations. Further updates will come early next week. Click here for the full release.

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ORIGINAL POST

A fire causing extensive damage to Adam Scott High School broke out early the morning of Monday, December 28th. Damage to the school is estimated to be about $200,000.

Fire in early a.m. @ Adam Scott CVI Dec. 28, no injuries, cleanup started & classes expected to resume Mon, Jan 4. See kprschools.ca home pg

— KPRDSB (@kprschools) December 28, 2015

Here is the full release below from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board regarding the fire, damage and cleanup...

"The purpose of this message is to let you know there was a fire at Adam Scott early the morning of Monday, December 28. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and we expect classes will resume, as scheduled, on Monday, January 4. We offer sincere thanks to Peterborough Fire Services, our security company, custodial staff and school board Facilities Services staff for their quick, professional response.

It appears the fire began in an electrical room on the main floor, near the main offices and staff room. There is extensive smoke damage to the office areas, staff room, and surrounding hallways on the main and second floors, above the site of the fire. We are working with the fire department and school board to assess the damage and to arrange for the school to be cleaned and restored over the coming week.

At this time, it appears that some student lockers in the area on the main and second floors were damaged by the smoke. We will need to open the lockers and put each locker's contents in a bag, labelled for each student. The bags will be given to the affected students when school returns. Given the extensive damage and clean-up required over the coming seven days, we will not be able to allow staff or students in the building before January 4.

We will keep Adam Scott families informed of our progress and any developments through recorded phone messages and updates on the home page of both the school and school board websites. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holidays, and encourage you to check the websites often for any news. The school board also will be sending out tweets, so you may wish to follow the Board on Twitter @kprsschools."

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Your Clocks Go Back November 1st (And You Get An Extra Hour Sleep)

It's almost time to Fall Back, the day after Halloween actually. Make sure to turn your clocks back next weekend (November 1st at 2 a.m, if you want to be exact), and enjoy your extra hour of sleep.

Don't the that person who's like, Forward or Back?

And parents with young kids, we feel for ya...

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Whistle Stop Sustains Damage After Jeep Hits It

A two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of George and Charlotte St. last night, resulting in a jeep hitting the Whistle Stop Cafe.

Photo by owner Peggy Shaughnessy of the damage

Police say three people—two males and a female in their late teens and early 20s—were transported by EMS to PRHC, treated for minor/moderate injuries and released.

Charlotte St between George/ Water is blocked due to the collision, a Jeep has gone under the scaffolding #ptbonews pic.twitter.com/uWALZO3H6e

— Harrison Perkins (@HaPerkins) July 23, 2015

Jeep crashes into Whistle Stop @Ptbo_Canada @thewolfca pic.twitter.com/Tg0G4AaoLC

— Whistle Stop (@WhistleStopLife) July 23, 2015

Photo inside Whistle Stop by owner Peggy Shaughnessy

No poutine was injured.

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PUC Warning Public About Aggressive Person Going Door To Door Claiming To Be Affiliated With City

Peterborough Utilities is warning the public about an aggressive person going door to door who is not affiliated with the City of Peterborough. Please be advised and spread the word.

See their tweets below...

Warning! There is a person going door to door stating they are on behalf of the City installing water filters due to Chlorine in water. 1/2

— ptbo_utilities (@ptbo_utilities) July 13, 2015

This person has no affiliation with the City or PUG. Very aggressive, foot in the door blocking the customer from closing door. Beware!!

— ptbo_utilities (@ptbo_utilities) July 13, 2015

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Large Article Collection Pick Up Is June 22nd

The next large article collection is on Monday, June 22nd. For a fee, the City will pick up items larger than the weekly garbage allowance such as furniture and appliances.

The cost for this service is $15 for the first item and $5 for any additional item.

**Note that mattresses and box springs are $15 and do not count as a first item.

Two easy methods are available for City residents to book and pay for large article collection:
1. The City’s online booking tool at Peterborough.ca: Under “Online Services”, select “Large Article Collection”. Choose the collection date you prefer, the items you want collected and set up an account with your credit card number for payment.
2. In person at City Hall, in the Tax Office, 500 George Street North or the Public Works Office at 182 Townsend Street anytime until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18th.

****Building materials, automobile parts, televisions and monitors are not accepted in this collection. Also, Refrigeration items must have the freon removed prior to collection.

There will be three more large article collections this year:
•Monday, July 27th
•Monday, August 24th
•Monday, September 28th

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Someone Turned Millennium Park Fountain Into A Giant Bubble Bath

This what the Fountain is supposed to look like...

This is what someone did to the Fountain last night...

Clean up downtown: For second night in row, miscreants have put soap into Millennium Park fountain in @downtownPtbo pic.twitter.com/2os7IeGVu9

— PeterboroughExaminer (@PtboExaminer) May 14, 2015

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Peterborough Man Drives Car Onto Golf Course, Peterborough Man Gets Arrested

Reminder: You can drive a golf cart on a golf course but not a car...

image via PtboGolf.com

From a police release today (May 1st)...
On Friday May 1, 2015 at approximately 5 a.m. Peterborough Police received a call from the complainant stating there was a vehicle on the golf course at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club located on Armour Road. Officers were dispatched to the scene and located the suspect vehicle stopped in a swampy area on the north end of the golf course and a male driver and female passenger inside. As a result of the investigation Louis Shane Yourkin, 24, of Bellevue Street, was arrested and charged with mischief over $5,000 and breaching his probation. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 14, 2015. Brandie Lynn Anthony, 22, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with party to the offence- mischief over $5,000 and failing to comply with a recognizance X3. She was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (May1). Significant damage occurred to the golf course as a result of the vehicle being driven across the green. The total damage to the golf course is not yet known.  

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Annual Downtown Easter Egg Hunt April 5th

Photo via downtownptbo.ca

Celebrate Easter downtown at the annual Downtown Peterborough Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Nutty Chocolatier on April 5.

The egg hunt starts a noon in the outdoor courtyard of Peterborough Square at the corner of Water and Charlotte streets. This is a FREE event open for children ages 3 to 7 years old. All kids will receive a goody bag.

Adding to the egg hunt will be an Easter Bonnet Contest with prizes for the Best Spring Bonnet and Best Sports-themed Hat.

***Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with the Easter Bunny—and to get a selfie with him!!

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