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Centennial tea honours 100 years of community support for County’s hospital
While much has changed over the past 100 years in Prince Edward County, one thing that remains constant is the community’s support for its hospital. Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital staff, physicians, volunteers, board members and local politicians met Wednesday to mark the centennial of the opening of the County’s original nine-bed hospital, on Hill […]
Sweet treat for the County’s hospital
The fundraising efforts for the new hospital were made a little bit sweeter Tuesday morning with a donation from LOHA Farms. This past March, LOHA Farms, on Lucks Crossroad, in Picton participated in the Maple in the County festivities by opening up their property and sugar bush for their third year to hundreds of patrons […]
Federal arts funding is music to ears of two County festivals
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announced donations to the tune of $20,000 in Wellington Monday morning. The federal government’s Canada Arts Presentation Fund, he announced, will invest $10,000 each to The Festival Players of Prince Edward County and the Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival. The funds go toward supporting the two organisations’ artistic […]
Poppy Fund support pumps up hospital equipment fund
CHEERS! to members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Poppy Fund Committee in Wellington who presented $1,000 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds were raised through the 2018 poppy fund campaign which raised approximately $15,000 from numerous poppy boxes located in and around Wellington, Bloomfield and Hillier. “As the need […]
Community celebrates HUB’s 30th anniversary of family and child care
The community celebrated the 30th anniversary of the HUB Family and Child Care Centre in Picton Saturday with family-friendly fun indoors, and outside. More than a dozen vehicles pulled in to join the ‘Touch-a-Truck’ lineup which included various farm equipment, police, fire, Hydro trucks, a cement truck, race car and school bus. Children (of all […]
Enbridge presents new bikes for youth in United Way agencies
Enbridge Gas in Belleville presented new children’s bicycle’s to three United Way funded agencies – the Recreation Outreach Centre in Picton, Quinte West Youth Centre and the John Howard Society Youth Centre in Belleville. Each came with bike pads, helmet, lock, bike pump, headlight and taillight from SportChek. Chris Doig, Field Supervisor Utility Services and […]
Volunteer Recognition Awards honour outstanding County residents
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Three women received volunteer recognition awards Wednesday and each honoured the groups and people who surround them. The Wellings of Picton highlighted National Volunteer Week hosting its fourth annual Prince Edward County Volunteer Recognition Awards. “We see volunteerism at its very best every day. Our communities see volunteers daily […]
Warming and cooling CHEERS! from Hospice Prince Edward
CHEERS! from Hospice Prince Edward to Rutter Bros. – Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration – for a generous donation of a new air conditioning unit! “They were right there to answer our call and find a solution. We highly recommend these folks if you are looking for quality and professional service with a smile.” Hospice also CHEERS! Bayview […]
Hospital auxiliary celebrates volunteers in 85th anniversary year
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The Prince Edward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary marked a special anniversary in style Sunday afternoon. In a volunteer appreciation event held at The Wellings of Picton, around 60 volunteers enjoyed light refreshments and, of course, cake, to mark the 85th anniversary. The PECMH Auxiliary was established in 1934 and provides […]
Hospice Prince Edward CHEERS! Wellington branch Legion
Hospice Prince Edward CHEERS! members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160, Wellington for their generous donation. Jim Reid, branch president presented $1,000 this week to Karen Moore, Hospice Prince Edward’s Executive Director.
