Author Archive for Sue Capon
Thanks for ‘dropping in’ for Maple in the County
From the top of the county, to the bottom, and many places in between, the first harvest of the season was celebrated by thousands of people visiting Maple in the County events. Ron Hubbs answered questions and kept the fire burning in the shack. “The first harvest of the season is the maple syrup, but […]
Joy looks the same in all languages – PEC Syria family update
A popular internet video (above) of Syrian refugee children getting their first taste of winter in Canada on toboggan rides is not unlike the joy expressed daily by the members of the Al Jassam family, now living in the County. “You can see the glee on their faces. It is extraordinary,” said Robin Baranyai, a […]
Picton woman’s bike ride rolls into $3.2 million for female farmers in Ghana
When a Picton woman and her friend wheeled out plans to raise $150,000 to help rural women in Africa, they didn’t even imagine it would result in a multi-million dollar contribution. Sarah French and her friend Mary Fehr biked their way across the country last summer and were thrilled to have raised more than $320,000 […]
Auxiliary is multi-million dollar jewel in County hospital’s crown
Prince Edward County’s Hospital Auxiliary has become a multi-million dollar jewel in the memorial hospital’s fundraising crown. The women, and a few good men, of the auxiliary for Prince Edward County’s hospital were applauded Thursday for donating more than $1 million and becoming the first “Humanitarian” level members of the donor wall. Auxiliary president Liz […]
Remarkable Jake de Vries collection may make its way to Ameliasburgh museum
A large and varied natural history taxidermy collection may make its way to the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village as part of the museum’s permanent collection. Andy Margetson is to make a presentation to council’s committee of the whole meeting Thurday to discuss the transfer of nearly 500 mounts, and redevelopment of a building at the museum […]
Rally says industrial wind turbines Too Big, Too Close, Too Many
Residents and friends who believe Prince Edward County is the wrong location for industrial wind turbines vowed to continue their fight to protect the south shore and its inhabitants. A couple hundred participants at the ‘Too Big, Too Close, Too Many Rally’ joined hands Sunday and circled Mt. Tabor in a show of solidarity in disapproval […]
New County group will sponsor 15-member Syrian family
Efforts are under way by a new County group to bring a family of 15 Syrian refugees to the area. About 75 interested citizens attended a meeting at the Bloomfield Town Hall organized by Carlyn Moulton. “I am completely overwhelmed, and gobsmacked, by all the people coming forward,” she said. “About three weeks ago I posted a […]
Construction under way for new fire hall, paramedic facility
The ceremonial shovel and the construction shovel broke ground Wednesday morning for Picton’s new fire hall and paramedic facility at 8 McDonald Drive, in the Industrial Park. “This is a significant day five years in the planning,” said Mayor Robert Quaiff. “The number of hours and amount of dialogue is truly significant,” adding thanks is due […]
County residents step up to tell Tales of A Town
It’s not called “downtown” it’s called “upstreet” and “downstreet” depending which direction you’re travelling. “When your mother wanted to know where you were going you were going ‘upstreet’… You go ‘downstreet’ because you know everybody. Fixt Point theatre, on a nation-wide Tale of A Town journey, shared audio stories told by Prince Edward County residents […]
Community welcomes Purdy fans to Ameliasburgh
“So we built a house, my wife and I our house at a backwater puddle of a lake near Ameliasburg, Ont.” — Al Purdy, “In Search of Owen Roblin” Visitors joined the community of Ameliasburgh to celebrate Al Purdy in conjunction with the third annual picnic in his honour at Roblin Lake. At what […]
