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Wall of hearts expresses community gratitude to health care team
RN Jenny Stever at the new wall of hearts at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. The messages of gratitude from the community to the health care team have filled a wall, but more are welcome (for all four local hospitals) by emailing wallofhearts@qhc.on.ca
The ‘Reasons’ residents at HJ McFarland Nursing Home were smiling
Rob Manlow and Peter Rea brightened the day for quarantined residents at H.J. McFarland Nursing Home. The two members of the County’s popular ‘The Reasons’ band played music outside three common areas while residents gathered for lunch. The band members regularly bring cheer to the local homes but this performance was different, said Rea. “They’re […]
Residents stepping up to reach out to County’s most vulnerable
This is the third in a series of stories on the effects of COVID-19 on County residents, by Olivia Timm and Sue Capon In a community changed by the effects of the COVID-19 virus, one thing that remains constant is County residents’ drive to cope as best they can and help each other in the […]
Alternatives for Women receive $227K to complete Vi’s House dream
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Alternatives for Women received a huge financial boost Friday when Todd Smith, MPP, Bay of Quinte and Minister of Children, Community and Social Services announced $227,000 in provincial funding for the County women’s shelter, and specifically to help with the final phase of construction at Vi’s House. “This […]
Afternoon at the Movies organ concert supports hospital build and library expansion
Funds raised at the recent ‘Afternoon at the Movies’ organ concert was music to the ears of two prominent charities. The hosts of February’s concert, members of the Picton United Church, presented $5,000 in proceeds, split evenly, to the PECMH Foundation for its Back the Build for a new hospital and the Prince Edward County […]
County community stepping up to assist injured farmer
County farmers, friends and supporters are rallying to help a local farmer who was seriously injured in a farm accident late February. While tending to live stock East Lake Road beef producer Lynn Leavitt was trampled and suffered multiple injuries. Jessica Gibeau immediately launched a Gofundme campaign and as of Sunday, the community has raised […]
High tea County-style supports Back the Build
CHEERS, to high tea fundraising for the Back the Build campaign for a new hospital in Picton, from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Staff and members of the PECMHF board and Back the Build campaign cabinet experienced high tea, County style, at the Black River Bed and Breakfast on Morrison Point in Milford. […]
ROC Community Care kits build on peer-to-peer support and leadership opportunities
A $15,000 grant in support of the Recreation Outreach Centre’s new “County Care Kits” program is helping to build on the strength of peer-to-peer support and leadership opportunities for the County’s youth. This grant enabled the design and creation of the youth-led project to address accessibility barriers in Prince Edward County. “The main focus of […]
PEC Women’s Institute celebrates long history in community with $20K donation
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Two of Prince Edward County’s most ambitious on-going fundraising efforts received a boost from the Prince Edward District Women Institute as it celebrated Women’s Institute Day. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and Prince Edward County Public Library each received $10,000 for their causes, at a presentation held […]
County celebrates local heritage advocates
Champions of local heritage were honoured as recipients of the 2020 Prince Edward County Heritage Awards. “The goal is to identify what we call heritage champions,” said Ken Dewar, chair of the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC). “We know that it’s easy to take other routes;, that it’s easy to tear down a building, […]
