All Entries in the "cheers" Category
Local businesses and residents celebrate possibilities during Community Living month
Inclusion. Every day, it’s what inspires Community Living Prince Edward to support people with intellectual disabilities and it’s what inspired hundreds of County residents to get involved throughout the month of May. Working with partners, businesses, supporters and volunteers, the organization encouraged people to learn more about the province-wide community living movement which reflects aspirations […]
Hat trick for County’s Rob Legge competing on world bicycle stage
The County’s Rob Legge will take on world’s best bicyclists in his category this summer in Scotland. Legge, for the third consecutive year, has won his age category (now 75-79) in a qualifying race. Last week he won at the CHEAHA Challenge Bike Race in Jacksonville Alabama, a Union Cycliste International qualifying event for the […]
Women’s Institute bursary among celebration of accomplishments
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Prince Edward Collegiate Institute student Christine Thornton was the recipient of the 2023 Prince Edward District Women’s Institute bursary, receiving a $1,000 which will help toward her plan to attend school this September at Queen’s University in Kingston. The bursary was awarded to Thornton during the Prince Edward District […]
Alzheimer walk raises funds to serve local needs
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Under warm, sunny skies a small bunch of keen walkers visited Macaulay Heritage Park to enjoy the fine weather, but to also help raise funds for the annual Prince Edward County Walk for Alzheimer’s. Almost $4,500 was raised for the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward (ASHPE) here, with more […]
Supporters moved through May to support hospice
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For the past 20 days, folks across the County have been walking for a good cause as they participated in the Hike for Hospice Prince Edward event. For those who preferred a different activity to walking in the ‘20 days to hike your way in May’, participants were invited […]
100 People Who Care PEC support Hospice
Hospice Prince Edward was selected as this quarter’s beneficiary of donations from 100 People Who Care Prince Edward County members. Dr. Kim Haigh submitted the nomination and encouraged members to vote for Hospice Prince Edward because of the high-quality, compassionate care loved ones receive at their end-of-life. “As a physician, I know that those who […]
Estate gift leaves lasting benefit for four County charities
D. Wynne Thomas is leaving a lasting legacy in Prince Edward County as four charities near and dear to his heart will share close to $2 million. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF), The County Foundation, Hospice Prince Edward and the Picton United Church (PUC) Foodbank announced the gift on May 16th, presented […]
County Sustainability Group bursaries honour ecological farming practices
The County Sustainability Group presented two $1,000 County Ecological Farmer awards to residents working on environmentally-friendly farms. Recipients this year were Hans and Judy Ning, of Paper Kite Farm on Mitchell Crossroad, and Mike Barnes, of Lamb’s Quarter’s Farm on County Rd 4. “Thanks to the success of our annual spring CSG Rain Barrel Fundraiser […]
Hospital foundation sweet on record-breaking Smile Cookie sales
The 2023 Smile Cookie results are in and they’re sweeter than ever and will be the treat that keeps on giving at the County’s hospital. Tim Hortons’ annual Smile Cookie Campaign raised $14,434.67 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) last week. Topping the 2022 result by $1,429, this is the sweetest Smile […]
Bike rodeo boosts inspections, skills
Prince Edward OPP send CHEERS to all who supported and attended the bicycle rodeo last weekend. A joint venture between the Picton Recreation Committee and the OPP, the bicycle safety rodeo was an event for all ages. Folks attended with their bicycles and had them inspected, fitted and tried out the skills course. Many participants […]
