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An ‘udder’ day, an ‘udder’ dollar to help Back the Build
There was a feeling of deja ‘moo’ in the air as farmers representing local dairy producers and their families presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with a second donation to help Back the Build during a gathering at Prinzhaven Farms in Bloomfield. AJ deBoef, chairperson of the Prince Edward County Dairy Producer committee […]
Grocery shoppers invited to Back the Build of County’s new hospital
The Picton Metro grocery store is kicking off a two-week fundraising initiative to raise funds to help the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Back the Build for a new hospital. Shoppers will be invited to donate $2 at the cash register as the promotion runs until Wednesday, August 11. Metro has also committed to […]
Volunteers restore housing for County’s Birdhouse City residents
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A newly restored housing site for Prince Edward County’s feathered residents, while exclusively for the birds, is also a neat spot for people, too. Located on County Road 8 within the Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, Birdhouse City is a miniature community of native nesting bird boxes which first opened […]
Kiwanis scholarships honour two County graduates
CHEERS! to Prince Edward Collegiate Institute graduates Jordan Hartley, (left) and Tailia Epsten (right), who received $500 scholarships recently from the Kiwanis Club of Picton. Club secretary Sally Margueratt present the awards. Epstein received the Kiwanis Club of Picton Communication Award. She will be studying Political Science at the University of Ottawa in the fall. […]
Campbell family pays forward loving final wish gift from the community
Dollars to doughnuts, the late Mark Campbell was smiling from above, watching his family members gather to return funds raised by a community that loved him, to back the build of the County’s new hospital. With grandchildren dressed in special “Grampy” T-shirts featuring artwork created by Mark’s daughter when she was in kindergarten; they all […]
Family member battling cancer inspires seven-year-old to fundraise for hospital
Motivated by a family member battling cancer, seven-year-old Sadie Adams decided to clean out her closet and raise some money for Prince Edward County’s new hospital. The Ameliasburgh resident gathered up her toys, books and shoes and set up shop with a yard sale at her grandmother’s house on Queen Street in Picton. When Sadie […]
Learning Centre awards honour County adult students
Adult students in Prince Edward County have been honoured for successes in learning outside of traditional methods. Since 2014, the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) has recognized students who show dedication to learning, kindness to other learners, interest and involvement in the community, resilience in their learning journey, personal growth, and completion of a significant […]
Local realtors’ hospital funding drives come in over asking
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd Picton realtors listed a desire to donate $250,000 to the County’s hospital foundation, but were pleased to announce fundraising way over asking. Sean McKinney, Broker of Record for RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., along with several sales representatives gathered Friday to present the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $354,261 raised through several […]
Community steps up for 10th annual Hike for Hospice fundraising record
Hike for Hospice participants, in the spirit of support and remembrance, left a $35,000 fundraising goal in the dust as they trekked the County and raised a record-setting $69,953 for Hospice Prince Edward. The Hike for Hospice event is a national campaign to raise vital funds and increase awareness for hospice palliative care. The hike […]
Picton Rotary presents installment of $100,000 pledge to Back the Build
Picton Rotary members embraced their club motto Service Above Self this month as they announced a $100,000 pledge toward the construction of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. “Picton Rotary’s philanthropic support of the hospital is both long-standing and unwavering,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “This pledge follows more than 19 years […]
