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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 […]
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 […]
Ambassadors of bygone era celebrate 30 years of gathering as friends
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The ‘Gathering of Friends’ Rendezvous group celebrated family and friends with its ‘welcome weekend’ volunteers at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, marking 30 years of re-enactments. The fun and the celebrations over the Victoria Day long weekend featured an informal dedication ceremony acknowledging the commitment of bringing the village to […]
Local farmers honoured with CSG bursaries
CHEERS! from the County Sustainability Group (CSG) to winners of the 2024 Ecological Farmer Bursary. Tim Rorabeck of Rorafresh Farm was presented with a $1,000 from CSG member Don Hudson. Hans Ning of Paper Kite Farm was presented $500 from CSG members Don Hudson and Don Chisholm. This is the CSG’s fifth year awarding local […]
Double double thanks for the Smiles
People who bought smiles, gave smiles and helped raise $12,243.46 for the County’s new hospital. “This year’s campaign was a smiling success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the loyal support of our customers and our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to create over 12,000 smiles to Back the Build for our […]
Garden-in-a-box giveaway helps beginners to grow their own food
On a fine spring day last week, 16 people received plants, instructions and inspiration to create a Garden-In-A-Box thanks to members of the Ameliasburgh Garden Club, County Garden Club and the PEC Master Gardeners. The adults were of varying ages, many of whom were students of the Prince Edward Learning Centre (who took care of […]
90th birthday gift ‘anchored’ at Mariners Park Museum
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a family get together of sorts, a special moment recognized, a big celebration for an esteemed 90-year-old, and on the actual day of his milestone birthday Wednesday (which also came with cake), the day honoured Vince Murray’s maritime connection with the unveiling of a special plaque. Rich […]
