Archive for August, 2015
Sign up for more mud and more pain for lots of gain!
There will be more mud, more pain, and participants will never be the same. “The second annual Grapes of Wrath will push the participants even harder this year and test their strength and teamwork,” said Laura-Lee Hogan, manager of stewardship and events. “New obstacles for 2015 have been put into place, including some built by […]
Trudeau promises investments for veterans
Justin Trudeau unveiled a $300 million election platform promise to support veterans when he stopped in Belleville Monday morning. “If I earn the right to serve this country as your prime minister, no veteran will be forced to fight their own government for the support and compensation that they have earned,” the Liberal leader said […]
Old-fashioned fun at site of Sandbanks’ grand lodge
The Friends of the Sandbanks welcomed families to the famous Lakeshore Lodge property last week for a day of old-fashioned fun. The Sandbanks area boasted many lodges over the years, through Lakeshore was the largest and operated for the longest period of time. Lakeshore Lodge was advertised as “a first-class hotel overlooking the finest sandhills […]
Mini pot bell belly pig a big hit at Kidz Camp
By Ross Lees The Heal With Horses Equine Therapy Farm in Prince Edward County gave the children at the RecPlex Kidz Camp a special treat this month when they brought Dyson, the mini pot belly pig to visit. Dyson is a sociable young pig who will be about 40 pounds when full grown. Use to […]
Hospital foundation appoints executive director
Leo Finnegan, chair of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation announced today that following an extensive recruitment process the board has appointed Penny Rolinski, a Picton resident, to the position of Executive Director, effective Sept. 8, 2015. “The recruitment process we initiated last spring resulted in a large number of applications from highly qualified […]
High praise for teenage artists
The votes are in and the praise is high for teenagers who entered this year’s Liam Garrett Memorial Teen Art Show at the Picton Branch of the library. Guest judge Marc Keelan-Bishop had high praise for all of the entries, and left his remarks near each photo as he was unable to attend the awards […]
Unjustly – a shadow story of murder in the County
Unjustly – a true story of murder in Prince Edward County, opened Thursday at Macaulay Heritage Park. Combining shadow puppetry with live performers, the compelling play unravels the story of an infamous crime that gripped the County in 1883. Unjustly examines the shooting death of Peter Lazier, the confused and contaminated forensic investigation that followed […]
Foodbanks CHEERS! Ladies Twilight Golf League
CHEERS! from Linda Downey, of the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank, “to the Ladies Twilight Golf League and Wellington on the Lake Golf Course for their Back To School Fundraiser. Thank you for helping us, help others!” Fundraising continues:
Appreciation Day celebrates life in the cemetery
“Appreciation Day is a celebration of life in the cemetery,” said Sandy Latchford, chairperson of Glenwood Cemetery in Picton, welcoming a goodly crowd to the recent event. During this year’s activities, County photographer Phil Norton led a nature photography outing and included basic DSLR, pocket camera and phone camera instruction. Participants were to explore the rich […]
Jenkins opens Conservative campaign office in Picton
Family, friends and supporters helped Jodie Jenkins open his Prince Edward County campaign office Tuesday night in Picton. Jenkins cut a ribbon – and the cake – officially opening the Oct. 19 federal election campaign office across from the Metro grocery store, at 66 Main St. “We are so pleased, honoured and proud to have so many familiar […]
