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Matching gifts to the Picton Library expansion will keep on giving
Following a tour of the expansion underway at the Picton Libray, the Busscher family from Picton Home Hardware is encouraging the community to show its love for the library by matching donations made in December. Adam Busscher toured the expanded library last week. “I had seen the plans,” he said, “but seeing it in person […]
Magic of Christmas unfolds at Festival of Trees
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Possibly the most magical space to be found anywhere in the County at this time of year, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees fundraiser glowed, mesmerized and fascinated – in person this year. There were trees, trees and more trees as far as the eye […]
Eastern Star celebrates 70th with gift that helps entire community
The Picton Chapter #273, Order of the Eastern Star (OES) presented a gift that will help the entire community, in recognition of the organization’s 70th anniversary. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) presented the $15,000 gift from chapter members to Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson and Shannon Coull, executive director of […]
PE Federation of Agriculture honours young County farmer
The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) presented its annual post-secondary $500 bursary to Griffin McFaul, who is completing his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Guelph. The bursary is presented annually to students from Prince Edward County who are involved in the agricultural industry. McFaul keeps busy working on his family’s […]
Picton cheers the return of Santa Claus
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Picton welcomed Santa Claus back in its first parade following a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday afternoon. Organizers were excited to see Picton Main Street with a parade of floats, noting it was good to get life back to somewhat normal again this year. Much […]
Bloomfield lights-up for Santa after two-year hiatus
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The illuminated night-time Santa Claus parade has been a Bloomfield institution for countless years, and with Christmas just one month away, it was the ideal prelude to the holiday season. The only night-time festive lights parade of its kind in the County, the event draws thousands, and this year […]
Marathon races in with biggest donation yet for County’s hospital
Community support racing in from County Marathon participants has resulted in a record-breaking donation to the County’s hospital. Mark Henry, the County Marathon’s race director and Lynne Ellis, the Marathon’s board chairperson presented Barbara McConnell, chairperson of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $5,500 Wednesday, Nov. 23 bringing this year’s total to […]
Retired Teachers’ windfall gifted to Community Care for Seniors
A silver lining to the pandemic was surplus funds that members of the Retired Teachers of Ontario Hastings and Prince Edward District gifted on Tuesday, to help seniors in the community. Gerry Watts, District 19 President, noted the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions created the unusual situation of having a surplus at year-end. “As a […]
Wellington Legion Poppy Funds go toward new x-ray machine at the County’s hospital
As the need for priority medical equipment never stops, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) is grateful for the continued support of the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. Buck Buchanan, on behalf of the Wellington Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Poppy Fund Committee, presented Shannon Coull, executive director of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital […]
Bottle depot, dance and syrup drive help Wellington Rotary buy hospital equipment
The Rotary Club of Wellington presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $30,500 to equip the hospital with an Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) and members have already embarked on a new campaign for another vital piece of equipment. Prince Edward County’s hospital is the low-risk endoscopy centre for Quinte Health. On average, more […]
