Rotarians apprised of clean drinking water efforts in Laos
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At its 16th meeting of the 2022-2023 Rotary year, the Rotary Club of Picton invited fellow Rotarian Steve Rutledge from the Rotary Club of Whitby…
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Rotarians learn about the benefits of the Outland Youth Employment Program
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The Rotary Club of Picton invited David Bradley founder of the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) and graduate of the program Amanda Misnakoshkang to their…
Mayoral candidates speak to The Rotary Club of Picton
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At the Rotary Club of Picton’s weekly meeting at the Picton Yacht Club, County of Prince Edward mayoral candidates were invited to come speak and…
Bird flies high as 2022 Rotarian of the Year
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The flight path wasn’t the easiest but one of Rotary Club of Picton’s venerable members has set a sky high standard when it comes to ‘Service…
Delivering CAS services in the time of COVID
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At the Rotary Club of Picton’s 46th weekly meeting of the 2021-2022 year, the Club invited the Family Service Supervisor for the Picton Branch of…
Dementia-friendly communities a new way forward in supporting those with disease
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Local Rotarians received a look into the difficult world for loved ones dealing with a partner, parent or sibling’s dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer Loner, Public…
Carnahan named latest Paul Harris Fellow by Picton Rotarians
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Last week’s Rotary Club of Picton meeting marked a special presentation of the latest Community Paul Harris Fellow certificate and medallion. The presentation recognizes a…
Retired physician Janikowski tells of practicing medicine in Nunavut
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER At the 29th meeting of the 2021/2022 Rotary Club of Picton Tuesday, local Rotarian member Dr. Andy Janikowski spoke to the group about his time in…
Rotary Golf tourney raises $5,000 for Back the Build
A local service club continues to support the construction of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Picton teed up their support again this year and…
Picton Rotarians pledge $100,000 for new hospital build
The commitment of a local service club to the construction of Prince Edward County’s new hospital can be summed up in three words: Service Above Self. Service Above Self is…