2008 Prince Newsletters
PRINCE TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary
Wesley & Evelyn Hill
April 2008
60th Wedding Anniversary
The family of Wesley and Evelyn Hill cordially invite you to a "Come and Go Tea" at the Prince Township Hall, 3042 Second Line West on Sunday April 20th, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in honour of their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
Best Wishes only.
If you have any questions, please call me at my office - 945-7219. Thank you very much. Eunice Poirier
Spring Clean Up
During the Week of April 14th to 19th, 2008, gate fees will be waived at the local area landfill site to encourage spring clean up. Computer and electronic recycling has not been scheduled as of yet, please check back next month for further details.
Quotations – Equipment
The Township of Prince invites all equipment owners and contractors to submit information on equipment for rent until 4:00 p.m. April 22nd, 2008. A Certificate of Insurance indicating minimum commercial general liability coverage of $2 million, and WSIB clearance are required, as well as proof of safety orientation and Health & Safety Plans. Tenders will be opened on April 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Please contact the Municipal Office for further details as to equipment required, etc. at 779-2992 or by email to annmitchell@twp.prince.on.ca.
Tender – Gravel
Sealed tenders marked “Tender – Gravel” will be received by the Administrator, Ann Mitchell, until 4:00 p.m. on April 22nd, 2008 to supply, haul and spread up to 2,000 tonnes of: 7/8” crushed gravel and pit run gravel. Please state price per ton and indicate GST as extra if applicable for tender submitted. Tenders will be opened on April 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Reduced Load Restrictions
All truckers take notice that there will be Reduced Loading (5 tonnes per axle), in effect on the streets within the Township of Prince commencing at 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 31st, 2008.
Canadian Fiddle Champion
SCOTT WOODS
will be appearing at
John Wesley United Church
Wednesday,
May 7th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15.00
Available at the Church Office
346 John Street, 949-8001
or at Cases Music, Spring
Street
Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR ANNUAL 50/50 DRAW TO BE DRAWN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH, 2008.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT PET FOOD STORES, VETS OFFICES, MALL DISPLAYS AND AT THE SHELTER. $2 WILL GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $2000.00
PROCEEDS FROM THIS DRAW HELP FUND EMERGENCY MEDICAL EXPENSES, SPAYED AND NEUTER PROGRAMS, HUMANE EDUCATION AND CRUELTY TO ANIMALS INVESTIGATIONS.
WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PURCHASE A TICKET - NOT ONLY WILL YOU HELP THE ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER BUT YOU MIGHT WIN A GREAT PRIZE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Joyce Kohut - Programs Director
Prince Township Logo Contest
ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS!!
Prince Township is looking for a new logo and they want YOU to design it! What do you think of when you think of Prince? Depict it in a picture or with a new slogan and you could WIN!
Prince is asking all artists, young and old, to submitted a new logo design for our Township between April 1st and April 30th, 2008. All entries must include the Designer’s Name, email, phone number and age category. Some of the possible symbols that may be included in your drawing are: windmills, lake superior, the Canadian Shield, nature, air, quiet residential, the idea of a bedroom community.
The Tourism Committee will choose winners on the bases of originality, effort, age, representation of the Township and overall attractiveness and appeal of the design. The age categories will be children (1-10), youth (11-17) and adult (18+). The Winning logo will be chosen during May’s Tourism Meeting.
Either a winning drawing will become the New Prince Logo or aspects of several winning contributions will be combined to make one new logo, with recognition from each contributor.
Logo Contest Prizes
Spruce Haven Zoo:
2
Adult & 1 Child Admissions to the Spruce Haven Zoo
Joey Calzone’s:
A Gift Certificate worth $20 for
the purchase of food
New North Green House:
A
Gift Certificate worth $25 for the purchase of annual flowers
Galaxy Cinemas:
4 Movie Passes
Searchmont Resort:
2 Searchmont Toques, 2 Searchmont Shirts & 2 Searchmont Day Passes for the 2009 Ski Season
Holiday Inn:
One Night Stay at the Sault Ste. Marie Holiday Inn
Soo Aviation:
A 30-minute flight around Prince Township
Entries can be addressed to Margaret Lacourciere and dropped off at the Township Municipal Office, Mailed, Emailed, or Faxed to:
Margaret Lacourciere
Township of Prince,
3042 Second Line West,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6K4
margaret@twp.prince.on.ca
Phone: (705) 779-2992
Fax: (705) 779-2725
Careers
in Prince
Prince Township is look for Summer Students.
Applications are currently being accepted for summer employment with the Prince Township Road Crew. College or University students who are returning to school in the fall are eligible.
The Township is also accepting applications for summer employment, pending approval from the Provincial Summer Experience Program, with the Prince Summer Day Camp Program. College or University students who are returning to school in the fall are eligible.
If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact Ann Mitchell, Administrator at 779-2992 or email annmitchell@twp.prince.on.ca with any further questions or if you would like a detailed job description.
Museum Board Student Employment
Applications are currently being accepted for summer employment, pending approval from Human Resources Development Canada. College or University students who are returning to school in the fall are eligible. Submit resume to Evelyn Hill, 3253 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4.
Parent/Child Resource Centre Student Employment
Applications are currently being accepted for summer employment, pending approval from Human Resources Development Canada. College or University students who are returning to school in the fall are eligible. Submit resume to Karen Vallee, Executive Director, 3042 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4.
Volunteers Are Shinning Stars
National
Volunteer Week is April 21st to May 3rd,
2008. Volunteers make a difference everyday! Here in Prince we are
recognizing and celebrating all of our volunteers hard work with the
annual Volunteer Dinner which will be held Saturday April19th, 2008
at 6:30 p.m.
Council Sub Committee
The
Council of the Township of Prince is setting up a Fire Department
sub committee of Council. There will be two members of Council, two
members of the Fire Department and two members of the community.
Please contact Bobbi Williamson 779-3238 or David Yanni 779-3170 if
you are interested.
2008 Budget
The Following meetings will be held to discuss the 2008 Budget.
Preliminary Budget Discussions – Regular Council Meeting April 22nd, 2008, Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. By-Law Adopting Final 2008 Budget & Setting 2008 Tax Rates – Regular Council Meeting May 13th, 2008, Council Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
Comments may be submitted until April 14th, 2008, to Ann Mitchell, Administrator, Township of Prince, 3042 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6K4 or by email at annmitchell@twp.prince.om.ca.
Museum and Historical Culture
The Community Economic Development Office is developing a new , up-to-date, report and time-line of the historical events in Prince. She is asking for assistance from local residents in completing this historical background report. Residents can assist by submitting photocopies of stories, pictures, newspaper articles, old flyers, advertisements, etc, which are clearly dated.
Anyone wanting to contribute to this project can contact Margaret Lacourciere at 779-2992, email Margaret@twp.prince.on.ca, or you can visit her at the municipal office.
Recreation Committee News
Prince Township Fun Day is Saturday, August 23rd, 2008.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Annual Fun Day will be full of family fun with Inflatable Rides and Games from Algoma Steel as well as tours of the Brookfield Windfarm.
The Recreation Committee is looking for volunteers to help make this year’s Fun Day even bigger and better than last year. If you are interested please contact any of the Recreation Committee Members listed below. You can come to the meetings to help plan events or just be put on a list to be called as needed in your area of expertise.
We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Our next meeting will be April 15th, 2008.
You may leave a message with the office or contact any member of the Recreation Committee.
Recreation Committee Members:
Ron Amadio: 779-3721
Bev Couch: 779-2764
Debbie Kempny: 779-3121
Christina Luukkonen: 779-2025
Lou Madonna: 779-2583
Connor Moore: 779-3814
Bobbi Williamson: 779-3238
David Yanni: 779-3170
Youth Council
Attention all Kids and Teenagers!!
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, at 6:30pm, in the Community Centre, the Recreation Committee is hosting their first Youth Council Meeting. This meeting is to receive the input from the local youth to determine what type of programs they would like to participate in. Youth eligible to attend will range from 8 to 18 years of age.
There will be no parental involvement and parents will not be permitted to participate or attend this meeting. The Council will be organized, conducted and supervised by Prince Township Councillor, Bobbi Williamson, the Community Economic Development Officer, Margaret Lacourciere, and a local Youth Outreach Worker from the YMCA Employment & Community Services. The Youth Council will hold regular meetings once a month.
Come out and tell the Township what you want to happen in your town and what kind of events you would like to participate in! Only YOU can influence what happens in Prince!
Best Start Hub
Prince Township Community Centre
Mother Goose and Story Time
Come on out and enjoy Mother Goose Time! We will be having interactive stories and songs with all materials we use to take home to keep. Begins Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 10:30am, for five weeks. We will be having these sessions in our Prince Township Public Library. Come on out and enjoy some singing and a story!
Circle Time
We will include a variety of fun, interactive and hands-on activities for children reinforcing listening and socialization skills. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 11:00am.
School Readiness Program
This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old. It is a six week learning readiness course, providing age appropriate and developmentally appropriate instruction to children, which will enhance their entry into kindergarten or other structured environments. Begins Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at RM Moore Public School from 1-2pm and 2-3pm, in the junior kindergarten classroom. Registration is required. Please call 779-3627.
Tiny Tot Gym Time
This gross motor activity will work on you and your child’s balance, coordination and cardio, while playing fun games and singing songs. Begins Friday March 28, 2008 at 10:30pm for six weeks. Come on out and get some fun exercise!
123 to Literacy
123 to Literacy is a six week program for parents and their children aged 2-6 years. We will have fun, educational activities available to promote children’s language and early literacy skills. These sessions will be on Wednesday, beginning Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 from 10:30am to 11:30 am. You must
Register to attend these sessions. At the end of the program, families will receive a free literacy bag filled with:
- picture books
- simple games
- foam puzzles
-
tracing books
- construction paper
- glue
- adult books
- alphabet letters
- playdough
Plus many more things! All yours to keep after the last class. To register, please call 779-3627.
Please note that the Prince Township Best Start Hub will be closed Friday April 18, 2008 for a Professional Activity Day.
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00-3:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday, also 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday 10:00-3:00pm
Library News
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Our selections from the McNaughton collection are:
IRISH TIGER a suspense novel by Andrew M. Greeley, featuring Nuala Ann McGrail. Two seniors plan to marry in defiance of their adult children & in-laws.
STRANGER IN PARADISE, a police novel only as Robert B. Parker can write, featuring chief Jesse Stone, legendary for his problems with women and alcohol. This time, the life of a teenage girl depends on his skill and sobriety. The cover is very apropos to the character in Paradise.
7TH HEAVEN by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro is the seventh thriller in the Women's Murder Club series, where Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rick Conklin are featured.
LADY
KILLER has a go-getting female lawyer and her sex siren rival from
high school are both brought to grief by a former classmate now a
Philadelphia mobster. The paperback tower has some excellent donated
selections by many of your favourite authors
CHILDREN'S BOOKS: We have purchased, and are cataloguing some
excellent board and hardcover choices for children.
BOOK CLUB: Our next book selection will be JACKFISH: THE VANISHING
VILLAGE by Sarah Felix Burns. It will be held on Thursday May
1,2008, at 7:00 P.M. Sarah will be here to take part in our
discussion, and autograph your copy of her book. There are copies at
Coles in the Station Mall. She will also be at the Sault Ste. Marie
Library Main branch on April 24 between 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. for
book
signing.
PRINCE CENTENNIAL BOOKS:
We still
have copies of this anecdotal book Prince Township 1897-1997 A Royal
Experience for sale in the Library for $10.00. Share a chuckle and a
tear as you read about our residents' memories.
DVD POOL from OLS-N: Our second block will be arriving soon. Some
selections are: Finding Nemo, Night at the Museum, Extremed Gadgets.
Movies are for all ages but must be borrowed by an adult patron. It
is a 5-day loan period.
Winter Hours.
Monday 1-3;Tuesday 1-3 and 6:30-8; Wednesday 10:00-Noon and 1-3;
Thursday 1-3 and 6:30-8; Friday 10:00-Noon. Closed Saturday and
Sunday.
Wendy’s Smile Corner...
Thanks for sharing your encouragement … just by wearing & sharing your smile!
J - Good to have the Market Mall visit with BB!
J - Nice to see cousins working together. Congrats CM & BE!
J - The aroma of home-cooked bread on Rhonda’s counter!
J - People that know that ‘kindness’ matters! (Thank you!)
J - Anxious ‘soon to be’ grandparents…guess who?
J - When my 3 year old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother, he discovered a water pistol. He squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink.
I
was not so pleased. I turned to Mom and said,” I’m surprised at you.
Don’t you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water guns?”
Mom smiled and then replied……….
”I remember!!!”
Food for thought: Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle! Live simply! Love generously! Care deeply! Speak kindly! And leave the rest to GOD!
Prince Township Council
The following resolutions were passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held February 26th, 2008, Council Meeting:
Present
Reeve: Lou Madonna
Councillors: Ron Amadio
Ken Lamming
Roberta Williamson
David Yanni
Staff: Ann Mitchell, CAO/Administrator
Leslie Cassidy-Amadio, Acting Fire Chief
Others: Paul Cassan, Wishart Law Firm
Resolution 2008-29
Moved by David Yanni
Seconded by Ron Amadio
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to the East Algoma Roads Association and further that we
Delay the decision until next meeting after the Administrator has spoken with the East Algoma Roads Association.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-30
Moved by Ron Amadio
Seconded by Roberta Williamson
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Infrastructure Funding and further that Council approve applying for this funding.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-31
Moved by Ken Lamming
Seconded by Roberta Williamson
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Fire Fighters Benefits and further that we lobby the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to look into getting benefits for all volunteer fire fighters.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-33
Moved by David Yanni
Seconded by Ken Lamming
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to Upcoming Training as information.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-34
Moved by Roberta Williamson
Seconded by Ken Lamming
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby support the resolution of the Township of Greater Madawsaska with reference to logging on Crown lands.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-35
Moved by Ron Amadio
Seconded by David Yanni
“Resolved that the Council of Township of Prince hereby support the Town of Newmarket to eliminate the misuse of disable parking permits.”
Carried.
The following resolutions were passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held March 11, 2008, Council Meeting:
Present
Reeve: Lou Madonna
Councillors: Ron Amadio
Ken Lamming
Roberta Williamson
David Yanni
Staff: Ann Mitchell, CAO/Administrator
Leslie Cassidy-Amadio, Acting Fire Chief
Margaret Lacourciere, Community Economic Development Officer
Others: Claire Rouse, Ontario Fire Marshall’s Officer
Resolution 2008-44
Moved by Ron Amadio
Seconded by Roberta Williamson
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby accept the report of the Administrator with regards to the East Algoma Roads Association.
Carried.
Resolution 2008-45
Moved by David Yanni
Seconded by Ken Lamming
“Resolved that the Council of the Township of Prince hereby approve Nick Parniak to start snow ditching as of Wednesday, March 12, 2008.”
Carried.
Resolution 2008-46
Moved by Ron Amadio
Seconded by David Yanni
A Resolution to Support FONOM as the Unified Voice of Northeastern Ontario
WHEREAS the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) has represented the 110 municipalities in Northeastern Ontario for the past 48 years; and
WHEREAS FONOM held a Leadership Summit in Timmins in October, 2007 where it was overwhelmingly supported by more than 200 participants as the unified voice of Northeaster Ontario; and
WHEREAS as a result of that Summit the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities has created the following seven task forces to deal with priorities from the Summit – Natural Resources, Energy, Business, Transportation, Education, Health and Government Services; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Prince supports the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities as the Unified Voice of Northeastern Ontario and in its creation of these task forces to focus on these priorities; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities. Carried.
Resolution 2008-47
Moved by Ron Amadio
Seconded by David Yanni
A Resolution to Support FONOM as the Unified Voice of Northeastern Ontario.
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Prince has indicated its support for the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) as the Unified Voice of Northeastern Ontario; and
WHEREAS FONOM has undertaken to form seven task forces to pursue the major issues of concern to Northeastern Ontario; and
WHEREAS FONOM has suggested a fee of $0.05 per capita from its member municipalities to help fund this ambitions research and lobbying effort; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Prince hereby commits financial support to FONOM in the amount of $0.05 per resident of our municipality; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities.
If you have any questions regarding the above or any resolution, please contact any member of Council:
Reeve Lou Madonna
779-2583
949-1978
Cell 254-8989
Councillors
Ron Amadio 779-3721
Ken Lamming 779-2875
Bobbi Williamson 779-3238
David Yanni 779-3170
Recycling and Garbage
BLUE BOX DATES
April 9th & 23rd
GARBAGE
DATES
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
Please sort recyclables. Blue box and garbage containers should be placed for collection by 7:00 a.m. Please remember that the bins in the back of the Township Hall are clearly marked. DO NOT PLACE GARBAGE OR ITEMS THAT DO NOT BELONG IN THE BINS!
Air Exchangers Owners
Venmar Ventilation Inc. is carrying out a Safety Upgrade Program (S.U.P) on certain HEAT RECOVERY AIR EXCHANGERS manufactured between 1991 & 2001 & between October 2006 & August 2007 FREE OF CHARGE.
Please visit the Township office for more information.
Friends of the Prince Township Library News
MAMMOTH BOOK SALE, APRIL 3-5:
The Friends of the Prince Township Library will hold this year’s Mammoth Book Sale in the Station Mall from Thursday, April 3rd to Saturday, April 5th. Transportation and set-up in the mall will begin on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008.
The
Mammoth Book Sale offers hardcover and paperback books, jigsaw
puzzles, videotapes, and musical compact discs at low prices. Most
items sell for $1.00 or lower, so now’s the time to stock up on
summer reading.
If you already have a houseful of gently used books (not yellowed or torn) and working CDs and VHS tapes you don’t need, we’ll gladly accept them as donations.
Our
Friends group also needs volunteers to transport, sort, and sell the
donated items. If you can work a two-hour shift, we’ll be happy to
have you join us. We also welcome high school students who want to
earn community service hours toward graduation.
For further information, or to volunteer, call Marguerite La Haye at 779-3653 or 779-3907 or Judy McGonigal at 779-3643.
The Tourism Committee
The Township of Prince is looking for volunteers for a new Tourism Committee. This Committee will be responsible for the new development projects such as the Wind Farm Tours, the Marina and the Prince Museum and Historical Culture.
Do to the lack of attendance; the Tourism Committee still needs to elect its board. We want to make the public aware that Prince Council members WILL NOT BE PERMITTED to sit on the board of this committee! Thus, we need additional residents to volunteer to become board members for this committee.
YOUR OPINION COUNTS!
VOICE YOURSELF AND YOU WILL BE HEARD!!
The Tourism Committee’s next meeting will be Tuesday April 15th, 2008 at 8pm, immediately following the Recreation Committee Meeting. We hope to see you out there.
If there are any comments or questions regarding the Tourism Committee please contact Margaret Lacourciere at 779-2992 or Margaret@twp.prince.on.ca.
Employment Connection
Come and meet with an Employment Consultant who can assist you in your job search. An Employment Connection consultant will be available on Thursday, April 17th, 2008, from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Prince Township Municipal Offices.
An Employment Consultant can help you:
- Prepare/review your resume
- Write a cover letter
- Brainstorm employment prospects
- Job search on the Internet
-
Provide
advice/support
This service is brought to you FREE of charge and is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Yard Sales Items Needed for Cherished Wings Parrot & Bird Rescue Inc.
Cherished Wings is a non-profit charitable organization that is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers contribute all the management and care staff services provided.
Presently, donations for a yard sale are needed to raise funds to support our work. All proceeds go directly to the care of the birds. Yard sale items can include household items, clothes, children’s toys, furniture etc. Items can be picked up at your home or dropped of at the Prince Township Office or at Cherished Wings in Bruce Mines.
In addition, we are accepting monetary donations, as well as, cages, toys and equipment for the bird Rescue. Also, anyone can sponsor a bird for a year for $100.00. Please visit our website to see who you can sponsor!
Thank
you for your consideration and support. For any further questions or
for yard sale item pick-up please contact:
Cathy Collins, President
R.R. # 2 590 McPhail Rd.
Bruce Mines, Ontario P0R 1C0
Phone: 705 785 3102
Email: cathy101@xplornet.com
Web site: www.cherishedwings.ca
Prince Survey Results
The results are in! As of March 27th, 2008, there have been a total of 62 surveys returned to the Town Hall & Airways Store.
Demographic Questions
Age and Gender
The average age of respondents was 57. The Median age (the absolute middle) age was 58. The Mode age (the number that occurred most often) was 59. The youngest age was 30 and the oldest age was 82. Of the 61 respondents, 36 were male and 25 were female.
Education
Almost half of the respondents, 43%, inputted that they were college or university graduates. The second highest percentage, 20%, were high school graduates, followed by those with some post secondary education, 15%, being fairly equivalent with Master’s and Doctorate graduates, 13%. Only 5% of respondents had only grammar school as their highest level of education attained while another 5% prefer not to answer the question.
Marital Status
Prince is a family town. 84% of respondents replied that they are married. Each category of single common law, and divorced received 3% each and there were 5% of respondents answered that they were widowed. Only 2% of respondents preferred not to answer this question.
Employment Status
Almost half, 43% of the respondents work full-time, the while another 36% are retired. Of the remaining respondents, 10% work part-time, 5% are self-employed and 5% are homemakers. Only 2% of respondents are unemployed.
Annual Household Income
The average annual household income is $40,000-$70,000, which is held by 25% of respondents. Another 18% have a combined household annual income of $70,000 - $100,000 and 13% receive more than $100,000 a year. This is the same percentage, 13% that receives $40,000 or less a year. However, 31% of respondents preferred not to answer this question, which is reasonably understood, this is usually the question least answer on any survey.
Living in Prince
Of all the respondents from the survey, 72% moved to Prince as an adult. Of these, 43% moved from Sault Ste. Marie, 18% from Northern Ontario, 8% from Southern Ontario and 3% moved from Alberta.
Land Separation
Of the respondents of this question, 38% live closer than 30 meters to their nearest neighbour, 26% live between 30 meters and 60 meters to their nearest neighbour, 23% live between 60 meters and 90 meters to their nearest neighbour, and 8% live more than 90 meters to their nearest neighbour. A total of 84% of respondents are satisfied with the separation in their area.
Animals
Just under half of the respondents, 46%, have animals. According to this survey, The most common type of pets are dogs, 41%, then cats, 26%, horses, 22%, and other animals, 10%, such as fish, birds and cows.
The Average Respondent
The average respondent is a male of 57 years old that is married with a wife of 53 years of age. He is a college or university graduate that is employed full-time with a household income of between $40,000 - $70,000. This resident has moved to Prince as an adult from Saul Ste Marie and is not planning to move from Prince in the next 5 years. His nearest neighbour is closer than 30 meters and he is satisfied with the separation in his area. He also has a dog.
Written Answers
What do you LIKE about Prince?
1. Quiet (41%)
2. People, Neighbors and community (33%)
3. Country / Rural Living (28%)
4. Environment (25%)
5. Peaceful/tranquil (20%)
6. Close to town but not in town (20%)
7. Low crime and pollution (city traits) (16%)
8. Space/large lots (13%)
9. Water (12%)
10. Privacy (8%)
11. Taxes (8%)
12. Council & Staff (3%)
What do you NOT LIKE about living in Prince?
1. Dial-up Internet (16%)
2. Road Conditions/maintenance (10%)
3. Commute to town/No public transit (10%)
4. Council/Individuals on council (10%)
5. Speed of ALL vehicles (8%)
6. People (8%)
7. By-law and police enforcement (7%)
8. Loose/barking dogs (5%)
9. Power outage (5%)
10. Lack of businesses/businesses on residential lots (5%)
11. Cell phone reception (3%)
The analysis of the remaining questions shall be released in May’s Newsletter. If you have any questions about the results of this survey, please contact Margaret Lacourciere at 779-2992, or Margaret@twp.prince.on.ca