All Entries in the "cheers" Category
Hospice CHEERS! flippers of flap jacks
CHEERS! from Hospice Prince Edward to the Prince Edward Yacht Club for raising $2,024.34 at their annual pancake breakfast. “They doubled their contribution over last year,” said Karen Moore, Hospice Executive Director. “Thank you so much! Your funds will go a long way to supporting clients in the community and residents at our Hospice.” HPE […]
Community hugs one of its own with support for charities and a wish granted
By Sharon Harrison and Sue Capon Mark Campbell was just seven years old on his first trip to see the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team play at the Gardens. And though he has returned rink side many times over the years to cheer on his favourite team, his trip last week […]
100 People Who Care PEC support Wellington Auxiliary Rescue
The 100 People Who Care Prince Edward County organization has sent its quarterly nod to those who help save lives. Doug Monk, treasurer with The Wellington Auxiliary Rescue Association, received $12,000 Wednesday from two founders of 100 People Who Care PEC, Mark Davis and David Fox. The funds will go toward continued renovations of an […]
County hospital foundation ‘pumped’ about Poppy Fund donation
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy Fund Committee in Picton presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $3,000 toward purchasing infusion pumps. The funds were from the 2018 poppy fund campaign which raised about $19,000 from more than 80 poppy boxes located in and around Picton. The County’s hospital is […]
Calendar Girls style fundraiser supports Alternatives for Women
By Sharon Harrison A DVD picked up at a garage sale became the catalyst for a fundraiser by County women, for County women. The British movie ‘Calendar Girls’ was one of a handful of DVDs Christine Trulsen picked up at the Wellington on the Lake garage sale last May. It wasn’t the first time Trulsen […]
PECI students pledge to ‘Be Sharp Behind the Wheel’
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students were proud to ‘take the wheel’ to promote safe driving. Students were asked to sign a banner presented by Prince Edward OPP Constable Pat Menard in December pledging to ‘Be Sharp Behind the Wheel’. Menard received the banner from the Quinte Region Traffic Coalition, whose goal is to reduce the […]
Christmas day dinners serving up fellowship in the community
By Sharon Harrison Some people choose to be alone, but those who would prefer some fun and fellowship are invited to attend one of three meals being hosted on Christmas day. Local organizations, community and service groups and plenty of volunteers set to work with preparations and planning months ahead to meet their mission to […]
Women’s Institute donation supports accessible transit in the County
Members of the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute brought the spirit of the season to council Tuesday, presenting another $5,000 donation toward the operation of accessible transit service in the County. During the presentation, Mayor Steve Ferguson expressed gratitude and noted their contribution raises the total amount they have donated to the County since 2008 […]
Elves at PECI deliver gifts for Christmas Angel Campaign
Under the leadership of Entrepreneurship class elves, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute staff and students showed their community spirit donating Christmas gifts for 38 Christmas Angel Campaign angels. Students delivered the bags and boxes of gifts to Chief Angel Susan Rose at the campaign office in the Kin Building at Benson Park on Monday.
Christmas giving from ‘Many Happy Returns’
County resident David Hepburn, on behalf of his ‘Many Happy Returns’ initiative began his Christmas giving with three donations to local charities. David and family travelled to the Picton Salvation Army to present Lieutenant Joe Ludlow with a contribution to the Kettle campaign. David’s second stop on his Christmas giving road trip was to visit […]
