A Collective of Musicians Pay Homage to Kait Shannon Everytime a bell rings, an angel gets her wings. So here are your wings Kait Pauline Winkle Music flows as abundantly as wine here in Prince Edward County, and the selection is just as smooth and pleasant. Today in Picton United Church, the line-up of musicians … More A County Tribute to a Bright Star
A rainy cold day in Prince Edward County is generally good for staying indoors and keeping warm and dry. Not today. Today is County Pop, an eclectic smorgasbord of music, food, art, and human connection designed to bring the County together. Tonight was the third instalment of #CountyPop. Its a combination food truck and music … More County Pop: The Ultimate County Party
Hidden amongst modern urban brick and mortar landscape sits a small piece of young Canadian history almost long forgotten. “Tear it down” was the outcry of most County residents, “make room for more parking for Sobey’s customers.” The house that seemingly was falling apart, formerly surrounded by thick brambles and overgrown hedges along the edges … More The Magic & The Mystery: The Man Behind House of Falconer, Alex Fida
Written and submitted to People of PEC by Emily Boone: Completely poised and confident, Emily Boone stood before a room full of veterans and her community. Her speech on Remembrance Day at Picton United Church on November 11, 2016 was both eloquent and deeply moving. In memory of the late Russell Burrows. In her own … More In His Granddaughter’s Own Words
“I wear these medals for all the men who never came back. They gave more than I did.” ~Sir George Wright The scene near Borgo Sabotino, Italy on the night of February 15, 1944 was described like something out of an action flick destined for the silver screen. Instead it was the heroic action of … More I’m Not A Hero: The Gallantry of Sir George Wright
“We’re there to live, move, fight and deny the enemy the same.” ~unknown David Walcott didn’t think he had a story to tell when asked about his life in military service. It wasn’t as if he had served in a major World War and returned home with a battle weary tale. He was an Officer … More Modern Day Military Legacy: David Walcott
“Okay Lord I’ll do it, but remember, this was your idea not mine.”- Rev. Stan Whitehouse Stan Whitehouse was only sixteen years old when he enlisted in the Reserve Army in 1942, and by 1943 he was finally a member of the Active Army. He was a Boy Enlistment in the Royal Canadian Engineers during … More No Longer a Boy: World War 2 Reflections From a Choir Boy
“I call her my warrior woman.” Jeanette Arsenault Best known for her music and social activism over the years, the thing that Jeanette is most proud of is being a mother. Of all the things she has done, which include singing at 2 Olympic Games, recording 7 solo albums and 1 collaboration with her trio … More “This is My Daughter”: Jeanette Arsenault and Kait.
Shuffleboard at the Royal Canadian Legion, Picton Branch was quite a night. Men and women who had either served or were spouses of one who served were casually assembled for a night of drinking and games. Their thoughts were far from the days of war or service, the very thing that connects each of them … More Military Life is Great: Highly Recommended
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