Archive for December, 2023
Quilters place joy at County senior’s tables
CHEERS, from the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors, to the members of the quilter’s guild who crafted and donated placemats. “We are grateful for the annual donation of handcrafted placemats made by the Prince Edward Quilters’ Guild. These placemats will be delivered to seniors during the month of December to bring some joy […]
County Marathon participants race in with donation
Community support for Back the Build came racing in again from County Marathon participants. The County Marathon’s outgoing board chairperson Lynne Ellis, along with Mark Henry, current race director and Brian McLean, the marathon’s incoming race director, presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $8,000 Dec. 14. The funds were donated by […]
Traffic disruptions from hospital to past beer store, Friday
CCR Environmental will be vertically drilling on the sides of Picton Main Street between the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and 445 County Road 49 on Friday, Dec. 15. The work may cause traffic and pedestrian disruptions between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. Traffic control will be in place if required. Pedestrians […]
Picton Rotary fulfills $100,000 pledge for County’s new hospital
Rotary Club of Picton members are celebrating the culmination of efforts to raise $100,000 pledged to support the building of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. At their weekly meeting at the Prince Edward Yacht Club, Don Leslie, president, presented the final installment of $32,000 to Shannon Coull, executive director of the hospital foundation, and Dr. […]
Participants welcome to join Christmas Bird Counts in the County
Prince Edward County birders will join peers from across North America to monitor bird populations in this year’s Christmas Bird Count. Data collected in the late stages of southward migration collected helps show how the continent’s bird populations have changed, and local trends can indicate habitat fragmentation, or signal an environmental threat. Each one-day bird […]
24-hour Curl-A-Thon returns to Back the Build
By Sharon Harrison County businesses, groups and individuals are once again being encouraged to consider putting together a team for the second Prince Edward Curling Club Curl-A-Thon in January. Best of all, you don’t have to be a curler to participate in the fun event, which is intended as a friendly competition. “Are you looking […]
Council approves 2024 budget – 5.3 per cent hike
UPDATE: The incorrect number for the 2024 tax-supported operating budget was issued last Friday. The expenditure figure for the operating budget should be: $75,228,956 Council managed to halve the proposed increase for the 2024 budget following in-depth discussion over the past five days. “We heard loud and clear from residents about keeping the tax increase […]
Legion Branch 78 helps fund x-ray machine
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Picton Poppy Fund Committee, Diane Kennedy, president, and Tom McCaw, first vice-president and poppy chairperson, presented PECMHF with $7,000 raised through the Poppy Fund campaign. Nearly 10,000 x-ray images are taken at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) annually. Because priority equipment purchases are not government-funded, […]
100 People Who Care make Christmas ‘meowy’ for 300 cats
Christmas came early for some 300 cats at the Loyalist Humane Society as the 100 People Who Care PEC group presented $8,500 Wednesday afternoon. The LHS, at 1297 County Road 4, is where care is provided for abandoned and stray animals while pursuing the ultimate goal of finding forever homes. Gail Robinson, LHS President, graciously […]
Santa delights in drizzly Picton Santa Claus parade
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the weather outside was frightful with a cold, persistent rain, the Picton Santa Claus parade remained delightful for the many who came out to cheer the jolly old elf himself. Santa was a busy chap Sunday afternoon, but using his super multi-tasking skills, he was able to be […]
