Stories from our past August 1, 2019
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1909 Taxpayers who rejoice in a low tax rate can join hands…
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Bay of Quinte Aeromodellers delight public with annual Fun Fly event
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The sky was a bright blue and the planes were buzzing at the Bob Corner Airfield on Stinson Block road as the Bay of Quinte Aeromodellers…
Yoga with Alpacas returns to Chetwyn Farms this weekend
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER If you think yoga and alpacas don’t mix, think again. Going on two years, Cherry Valley’s Alison Kelly has been running yoga with alpacas classes…
Reddick and McGrayne strike Softball Canada Gold in Saskatoon
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A pair of players from Prince Edward County have helped the Napanee Express climb to the top of Canada’s softball world. Catcher Nic McGrayne and third…
Royals romp in Guelph tourney, decline provincial playdowns
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Quinte Royals Midget Baseball team left little doubt who the best squad at the 2019 Guelph Minor Baseball Association Rival Series AA tournament this weekend….
Difficult questions deserve complete answers and clear reportage
Earlier this summer, my friend Rick Conroy penned a brilliant column in the Wellington Times couched around the turmoil caused after hurtful language found in St. Gregory’s Parish online church…
Summertime and the Library usage is easy
If the heat, construction or traffic is keeping you from visiting your library branch this summer, remember that it’s possible to visit the library virtually from home. Using your library…
Important details concerning Power of Attorney
The information for this column is taken directly from the website of the Office of the Public Guardian & Trustee for the Province of Ontario. It’s too important for me…
Council oversight needed for Millennium Trail plan
On behalf of the residents around Novotny Court, near Consecon: We were stunned by the latest plan about the Millennium Trail. It shows parking lot literary within a few meters…
County Mayor dismayed with Gazette coverage
I am dismayed and disappointed by the Picton Gazette’s recent coverage of leadership changes at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home (County announces changes at H.J. McFarland Home, Thurs. July 25, 2019)….