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Auction and bazaar help make spirits bright for County’s new hospital
Spirits were bright at Wellings of Picton as the retirement community presented $4,775 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). The funds were raised in an online auction and a Christmas Bazaar where notably, a popular white elephant table raised $1,400 toward the overall result. Tracey Cronkright, general manager of Wellings of Picton, […]
Quilters place joy at County senior’s tables
CHEERS, from the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors, to the members of the quilter’s guild who crafted and donated placemats. “We are grateful for the annual donation of handcrafted placemats made by the Prince Edward Quilters’ Guild. These placemats will be delivered to seniors during the month of December to bring some joy […]
County Marathon participants race in with donation
Community support for Back the Build came racing in again from County Marathon participants. The County Marathon’s outgoing board chairperson Lynne Ellis, along with Mark Henry, current race director and Brian McLean, the marathon’s incoming race director, presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $8,000 Dec. 14. The funds were donated by […]
Traffic disruptions from hospital to past beer store, Friday
CCR Environmental will be vertically drilling on the sides of Picton Main Street between the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and 445 County Road 49 on Friday, Dec. 15. The work may cause traffic and pedestrian disruptions between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm. Traffic control will be in place if required. Pedestrians […]
24-hour Curl-A-Thon returns to Back the Build
By Sharon Harrison County businesses, groups and individuals are once again being encouraged to consider putting together a team for the second Prince Edward Curling Club Curl-A-Thon in January. Best of all, you don’t have to be a curler to participate in the fun event, which is intended as a friendly competition. “Are you looking […]
Legion Branch 78 helps fund x-ray machine
On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Picton Poppy Fund Committee, Diane Kennedy, president, and Tom McCaw, first vice-president and poppy chairperson, presented PECMHF with $7,000 raised through the Poppy Fund campaign. Nearly 10,000 x-ray images are taken at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) annually. Because priority equipment purchases are not government-funded, […]
100 People Who Care make Christmas ‘meowy’ for 300 cats
Christmas came early for some 300 cats at the Loyalist Humane Society as the 100 People Who Care PEC group presented $8,500 Wednesday afternoon. The LHS, at 1297 County Road 4, is where care is provided for abandoned and stray animals while pursuing the ultimate goal of finding forever homes. Gail Robinson, LHS President, graciously […]
Dredging of Wellington Channel to begin
A contractor retained by the County of Prince Edward is expected to begin dredging the Wellington channel Monday, Dec. 4. Dredging increases the depth of the channel, improving access for boat traffic. Work is expected to take place between until Friday, Dec. 15. Sections of the beach and the parking area will be inaccessible during […]
Wellington Elks feed need to support County’s hospital
Dinners hosted by the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 have helped to feed the need for funds at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dave Bowden, president of the Wellington Elks, presented the foundation (PECMHF) with a $1,000 gift from funds raised through dinners hosted over the past year. “The Elks members thank all those […]
Seasonal sparkle of Festival of Trees celebrates 30 years support for County’s hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The magic and warmth of the festive season immediately comes to life in several large spaces dedicated to showcasing the annual Festival of the Trees. Once again held at the Isaiah Tubbs Resort on County Road 12, what’s special about the 2023 edition held over the weekend, is this […]
