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Meyer brings home silver medals from hurricane-ravaged barefoot worlds
The County’s Becky Meyer made it home safely with her family following a hurricane ravaged World Barefoot Water Ski Championship in Florida last week. The competition at Championship Lake in Auburndale, Florida – 105 miles inland from where hurricane Milton first hit the coast at Siesta Key as a dangerous category 3 storm – was […]
County’s Becky Meyer at Jr World Barefoot Water Ski Championships
The County’s Becky Meyer is competing at the 2024 IWWF Open, U23, and Junior World Barefoot Water Ski Championships in Auburndale, Florida Oct. 5-12. She is representing Canada on the Open Team, competing in the Slalom, Trick and Jump events. With 20 years of competitive barefooting experience Meyer is a seasoned athlete with numerous accomplishments […]
More than 600 runners take on the 21st County Marathon challenge
Cow bells rang out (along with church bells in Bloomfield) as gatherings of spectators cheered 624 racers participating in the 21st annual County Marathon on Sunday. A mix of sun and cloud provided near perfect conditions. Racers started in Wellington, ran to Bloomfield and down County Road 12 to West Lake where the half marathon […]
Expect rolling road closures Sunday for County Marathon runners
Rolling road closures and traffic disruptions will occur from on Sunday, Sept. 29 during the 21st annual County Marathon. The marathon has been running here since 2003. This year, organizers are expecting about 600 participants. The full run (42.2km) starts at 8 a.m. in Wellington, at the Niles Street ball diamond, heads to Bloomfield, then […]
Third time a charm for County cyclist at World Gran Fondo
The County’s favourite senior cyclist says the third time was a charm at the World Gran Fondo race in Aalborg Denmark last Sunday – but it wasn’t without a snag and bump along the way. Rob Legge, 75, of Cressy, reports a satisfying 14th place finish among 28 athletes in the age 75-79 category at […]
County presents civic recognition for Olympian’s medals in skating, swimming
Wearing many medals earned this year, Kim Pothier was honoured with a Civic Recognition Certificate presented by the mayor and council at their meeting Tuesday night. Pothier, a County resident, trains with the Quinte Blades Speed Skating Club, and is a Special Olympian in both swimming and speed skating. “This young lady has done a […]
Sunshine and thrills on the Mill Street soapbox hill
Blazing sunshine and shade-dappled areas welcomed fans and soapbox racers gathered Saturday morning to take on the challenge of Bloomfield’s Mill Street hill. Organizers report about 60 racers signed up to compete in seven age categories. A full morning of sessions saw several racers wobble off course, and several got a boost and re-direct from […]
PECI athletes honoured for excellence in sport at school and beyond
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students, staff, coaches, families and friends honoured athletes Tuesday night for excellence in sport at school, in the region, district, province and in special instance, on the national stage. “It’s wonderful to be able to gather together this evening to recognize and honour this incredible group of student athletes, their dedication […]
Bearcats win second tourney with no goals against them
County kids have featured prominently in the Belleville Bearcats U9 Tier 2 hockey team season – including this weekend when the team emerged victorious once again, clinching a second tournament win of the year at the Kanata Rangers event. “In a stunning display of skill and determination, the young athletes went undefeated, securing four consecutive […]
Second annual Curl-A-Thon right on the button for County’s hospital build
UPDATE FEB 15: Story and photos by Sharon Harrison JAN. 28: The Prince Edward Curling Club members, supporters and community participants were best out of the hack this weekend as they swept in with full support. Twenty-four hours of continuous curling has resulted, for the second year in a row, into a significant contribution […]
