Pro Farmers and Pro Business mean Pro Terminals 

We own and operate multiple agricultural facilities as well as live in Prince Edward County. We are a family that is pro business.    

We value and appreciate what the Doornekamps are trying to accomplish with Picton Terminals.  The port was underused and had fallen into disrepair for over 30 years, until the Doornekamp Group breathed new life into it 10 years ago.  

We currently export hundreds of container loads of food grade soybeans to international markets as well as purchase agriculture products from around the world.

We are excited to hear that Picton Terminals by Doornekamp is working with Parrish & Heimbecker to build a new bulk agricultural marine facility. We currently go to other ports and have dealt with P&H for years. They are a very reputable company and provide great value to Canadian agriculture with their facilities, which is very much appreciated by our group.

To be able to work with Picton Terminals and P&H locally is terrific news for PEC farmers, the Eastern Ontario economy and certainly our own businesses. The new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers and provide huge financial benefits. 

Goods moving via marine shipping on HWY H2O help bolster Canada’s Supply Chain.  This is especially important during the threats of rail lockouts of 9,300 railway workers.  

The Grain Farmers of Ontario and OABA demand a quick resolution to the rail strike as farmers and agriculture businesses like our own rely on a healthy transport system to move grains both domestically and to international export markets.  Picton Terminals is returning Picton to its industrial and agricultural roots.

Our economy must diversify.  We applaud what Picton Terminals by Doornekamp is doing to expand its marine business and create skilled jobs. We hope that you will also support them and work together to ensure expansion and success for all.

Tim Beatty

Linda Beatty

Kyle Beatty

Ryan Beatty

Beatty Seeds Ltd., Bloomfield, 

County Farm Centre, Picton

White Elephant 

Architectural drawings for the proposed Nicholas Street development above Delhi Park are all on the flat, as presented at the Picton Town Hall. 

The view from the Mary Street parking lot will be drastically different. This apartment complex will become the County’s white elephant and eliminate Delhi’s “green crown.”

Lawrence Cornett, Picton

Pets Trapped in Cars all Too Common

I am deeply concerned about the number of dogs left in cars during the summer heat.  The Giant Tiger parking lot has been the host of most of the offenders but they have appeared in grocery plaza lots as well.

Imagine yourself hot and sweaty, sitting in a hard-top-parked car, window(s) rolled down a few inches, summer sun beating down on the roof top and surrounding that car. 

You have no idea when someone will release you from that prison.  Now place your dog in that position or walk past an animal in such a predicament.

There is a Police non-emergency line that will enable the caller to reach an officer who will go and rescue a trapped pet.  It is a 24 hour number.  PLEASE write this number down and carry it on your person: 1-888-310-1122. When you spot one of those unfortunate animals, be a Good Samaritan and call that number. A few minutes of your time may save a life — or at the very least  ease its suffering.

Janet Bingham, Picton

Town Hill  

I  had to “bully” my way up the Town Hill recently.  As I was approaching the top of the hill both cars started to proceed from the stop signs.  I was afraid if I stopped, I would be rear ended. I have witnessed this problem many times over the years. Would it be possible to indicate on each stop sign that the vehicles coming UP the hill have the right of way?  Perhaps the person at the stop sign would read it and pay attention. It is rather confusing for visitors. In my opinion, this is a simple and inexpensive solution.

Diane Underhill, Picton