All Entries in the "cheers" Category
Owen Jones family donates memorial bench in his honour
In honour of one of the community’s hardest-working citizen volunteers, the Picton BIA was pleased to be part of the placement of the Owen Jones memorial bench on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. Jones, a life-long County resident, was ubiquitous in Picton helping to clear curbsides and gutters of debris, and in winter, removing snow from […]
Three County women join June Callwood Circle of Volunteers
Hospice Prince Edward has celebrated several of its volunteers in honour of International Volunteer Day, Dec. 5 including welcoming three into the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers. The Callwood award this year was presented to Sandra Ferguson, as well as to Anne Howells for 2021 and Carol McIntosh for 2020. The award honours their […]
Wellington Elks helping County’s hospital get new x-ray machine
Members of the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 showed their support for a new x-ray machine needed at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). Dave Bowden, president of the Wellington Elks presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with a $1,000 gift toward the purchase of the x-ray machine. The funds were raised through […]
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 […]
