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My friend, the late Phil Dodds, was a natural born storyteller. News editor of the Picton Gazette for 42 years, he was the early answer to Google. Reporting the news was his life and each colourful story that came across his desk was mentally filed for future reference.
Hired in 1969. as the Belleville Intelligencer’s bureau reporter in Prince Edward County, I had few qualifications for the job. I did not drive and my past work experience consisted of writing a few feature stories for the Gazette and the Kingston Whig Standard. On many occasions, Phil came to my rescue whenever I needed background information on a story. Often, when I asked a question, he would relate a long and colourful tale for my enlightenment. I found myself listening to his recollections with great enjoyment. He was a living encyclopedia of Prince Edward County. In his long career, first as a reporter and later as an editor, Phil had been witness to a number of milestone events in the commun
Mr Prince Edward, Phil Dodds was walking encyclopedia
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What was so good about the good old days? Those who share fond reminiscences of those times, frequently, are accused of faulty memories. Some say the joys of growing up in the 1950’s and ’60’s have been exaggerated, while recollections of any negative aspects conveniently have been blurred by time. Still, it is difficult to argue with the facts. In Prince Edward County, life was better then.
In those halcyon days, it was simpler. Service with a smile was more than just a slogan. All Picton grocery stores offered free delivery. An order called in before 10 a.m. usually arrived at the customer’s door before lunchtime. An afternoon delivery also was available. Milk was delivered to the door and on almost every front step stood an empty milk bottle, with a note and handful of change tucked inside it.
Much simpler times in the County
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