Archive for May, 2024
Fire affecting three homes in Wellington deemed accidental
UPDATE: The cause of a fire affecting three homes on Dorchester Drive in Wellington late Thursday afternoon has been determined to be accidental in nature. Firefighters from the Wellington and Consecon fire stations, along with support from the Picton fire station, responded to the fire at 61 Dorchester Drive in Wellington at 4:31p.m. May 30. […]
Businesses speak to need for 15-minute quick errand parking spots
By Sharon Harrison Complaints about parking problems in Picton continue as two downtown businesses seek establishment of three 15-minute ‘quick errand’ spots. “The parking turnover situation needs a fix on Picton Main Street,” said pharmacist Karl Sitarski, owner of the County Drugstore, adding how “the lack of parking turnover has become a significant issue, adversely […]
Local teenager earns Girl Guides highest award
Prince Edward County teenager Persephone Howard was recently awarded the Girl Guide’s highest honour for Pathfinders, The Canada Cord. She was presented the award at the 1st Picton Girl Guides Advancement Ceremony May 22 at Picton United Church. There were 16 girls moving up under the theme of “Growing in Guiding”. “This is the first one […]
House tours fund four grants to help preserve built heritage
Four groups will share $15,000 from the Built Heritage Fund to help preserve, protect or restore heritage structures. The Built Heritage Fund was established following the precipitous demolition in 2010 of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a 135-year-old historical landmark on Picton’s Main Street, which made a group of concerned citizens realize that without intervention, […]
PECI’s Laurie Spencer receives school board’s highest recognition award
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute secondary teacher Laurie Spencer was one of eight school board employees to receive the school board’s highest recognition this month during an Inspiring Excellence Awards celebration. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board awards Inspiring Excellence Awards to employees who make significant contributions to student achievement and well-being through their commitment […]
Bruce Dowdell takes the stage as VIQ Volunteer of the Year
“Mr. Milford” Bruce Dowdell was honoured as Volunteer and Information Hastings Prince Edward’s Ruth Burrows Volunteer of the Year on the weekend. The South Marysburgh resident was “described as often the first to arrive and the last to leave, and his selfless, tireless and good-natured commitment to his community is an inspiration to all.” The […]
Extensive preservation of Avro delta test vehicle recovered from County’s south shore
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison An expert from the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) in Ottawa provided some fascinating insight last week into the extensive conservation and preservation efforts needed for the Avro delta test vehicle, recovered off County shores. Held at the Mariners Park Museum on County Road 13, and hosted by the […]
County explores returning some roads to gravel
UPDATE: Council did not approve the draft Returning Roads to Gravel Policy at its Committee of the Whole meeting June 27. As a result, the program does not move forward. The County of Prince Edward is considering returning some surface treated roads to gravel in 2024 and beyond as part of a pilot project to […]
Balance key to 24 new child care spaces at Athol Town Hall
The desire to create much-needed child care spaces while balancing existing users’ wants and needs is the goal to formulate in a five-year lease agreement between the municipality and The HUB Child and Family Centre. The Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley is being considered as an ideal satellite daycare to benefit two dozen pre-school […]
Donation is last stop for Picton Model Railroaders Club
Following more than a half-century love of trains, the Picton Model Railroaders Club has come to the end of the line – but the final stop saw members on board with two donations to support the hospital. In honour of its 53 years in the County, Picton Model Railroaders presented $5,000 to the Prince Edward […]
