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Prince Edward Holstein and Dairy clubs celebrate achievements
The Prince Edward Holstein Club along with The Prince Edward 4-H Dairy Club celebrated achievements in the show ring, and on the farm during a celebration Nov. 23 at The Waring House. Shawn Koopmans (pictured with daughter Kailyn) took home all four of the Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Awards – High Cow Award for “Koopycrest […]
Canada’s Best Little Country Fair backs the build
The Milford Fair board helped ‘Back the Build’ this week with a $2,000 gift to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds were raised through activities undertaken by several volunteers at Milford’s 73rd annual fair held in September at the Mt. Tabor fairgrounds. The theme of this year’s fair was ‘Back the Build’ […]
‘Gem of a nurse’ honoured with Values in Action award
Registered Practical Nurse Sarah Monroe was honored for exception work in caring this week. Monroe was presented with the Values in Action Award by Quinte Health Care Board of Directors member Nancy Evans on behalf of the board at its meeting Tuesday. Monroe began her career in the dietary department at the County’s hospital, then […]
Elks donation helps fill Storehouse Food Bank Christmas hampers
CHEERS! from the Storehouse Foodbank at Wellington, to the Elks Lodge members who donated $1,500 toward the cost of the Christmas Hampers. Randy Vincent, the Elk’s past exalted ruler, presented the donation to Foodbank Treasurer Bill Mitchell. “Thank you for making such a difference to others in our community.” Angels are on trees at the […]
Elks continue tradition of supporting County’s hospital
Members of the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 continued their 19-year tradition of giving with a gift to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Randy Vincent, past exalted ruler, presented Foundation representatives with $1,000 for the purchase of priority medical equipment. The funds were raised through steak barbecue dinners that feed anywhere between 130 to […]
Wellington hoedown kicks in funds for Hospice
The Wellington on the Lake Hoedown Committee presented $3473.55 to Linda Veenstra, Events Lead for Hospice Prince Edward – funds raised by residents at WOTL who enjoyed an evening of dance, great food and fun outbidding one another on silent auction items. Hospice Prince Edward promotes quality of life, dignity in death, and grief and […]
4-H awards showcase local youth achievements
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The Prince Edward County 4-H Association’s 2019 Awards Night recognized and celebrated achievements of County youth during the year in what has become a much-anticipated annual tradition. The evening highlighted the many clubs within 4-H, the achievements and accomplishments of all its members, and showcased contributing individuals, as well […]
NoFrills receives Foodland Ontario gold award
Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte recognized Andrew and Emily’s NoFrills grocery store on behalf of Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, for outstanding commitment to Ontario’s local food industry and presented them with a Foodland Ontario Retailers Award gold award for cross merchandising. “Grocery stores, like Andrew and Emily’s NoFrills, […]
851 Prince Edward air cadets salute 100 People Who Care
851 Prince Edward Squadron cadets and staff saluted the 100 People Who Care PEC group in thanks for an $11,000 donation presented Monday night at their Macaulay Mountain headquarters. Mark Davis, one of the founders of 100 People Who Care, noted full support from the organization to choose the cadets as recipients of the group’s […]
Master Gardeners present children’s garden awards
The Prince Edward County Master Gardeners honoured young gardeners for their growing efforts. The group presented Children’s Garden Awards at the Picton Library as sisters, brothers, mums, dads, grandparents and friends joined in the celebration. “We celebrated these young gardeners and the amazing gardens they created this year,” said Ren Duinker, co-ordinator with the Prince […]
