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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
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While it's not certain the position will have any impact on the projects currently planned for the municipality's south shore, council declared on Tuesday Prince Edward County is not a willing host to industrial wind turbines. More than 60 people packed Shire Hall on Tuesday evening, most of which were there to listen to the turbine debate. There were several outbursts of claps, boos — even hisses at one point — during the discussion. In the end council voted 11–5 in favour of a motion which says the municipality is not a “willing host” to industrial wind turbine projects, with councillors Keith MacDonald, Brian Marisett, Barb Proctor, Jamie Forrester, and Kevin Gale voting against the motion. The motion notes that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said recently the government would like to limit the projects to communities that are “willing hosts.” It says the decision not to be a willing host is based on the stance county council has consistently taken with the issue. The motion will be circulated to Wynne, the environment minister, energy minister, and rural affairs minister. Council also voted to support the Township of Wainfleet's resolution declaring that municipality is not a willing host to the projects and endorsed a letter from Wainfleet recommending the province make changes to the site rules for energy projects.
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clean-uP crew Despite the snow Saturday morning, Gilbert (2), Atherton (5) and Alice (7) Graham of Picton all pitched in for Pitch-In Prince Edward, a trash collection effort to beautify the municipality. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Residents pitch in to keep county clean Annual trash collection continues despite blustery weather Jason Parks
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The Earth can be hard to love this time of year, especially lately when people in this area are teased with a pleasant day only to see it eclipsed by the spectacle of April snow. In spite of the dastardly weather, more than a few hearty souls took part in Earth Day celebrations on Saturday and that included
the annual Pitch-In Prince Edward trash collection event and a rain barrel sale. Pitch-In organizer Sandy Latchford and her crew were dodging snow flakes at the collection station beside the cattle pavilion and said she appreciated all those that grabbed a clear and labeled trash bag and did their part on a blustery day. “You have to appreciate these hearty and dedicated
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people and families that are willing to brave the snow and the wind to help keep the county clean,” Latchford said. While Earth Day and trash collection events like Pitch In help draw attention to the plague of littering and thoughtless dumping, it's hoped that awareness raised from these events will remain evident throughout the year.
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The message was delivered to Queen's Park last Wednesday. The question remains: Will it be heeded? A dedicated group of over 200 Prince Edward County citizens visited the Ontario Legislature in a effort to make their voices heard and deliver a request to Ontario's Health Minister Deb Matthews. That request was simple enough — deliver Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital from the bondage of the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) and allow local stakeholders to govern its operation. Patrons of Our County Hospital (POOCH) spokesperson Leo Finnegan said a delegation of five members had the opportunity for some face time with Matthews and the former mayor made sure the minister understood what PECMH was prior to amalgamation and what residents want to see going forward. “We spoke about the changes that had taken place at PECMH since amalgamation, I put it quite plainly that we want to withdraw from Quinte Health Care. She asked 'Do you want to de-amalgamate?' and we said yes,” Finnegan told the Gazette Tuesday. Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith met the group prior to the meeting and also wound up presenting a petition to the house that contained over 5,500 signatures calling for an independent PECMH.
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Council chooses citizens’ assembly model for size review consultations Queen’s University professor Jonathan Rose to lead municipality through process at an estimated cost of $25,000 Chad Ibbotson
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Queen's University political science professor Jonathan Rose was selected as the consultant who will lead an exercise which will look at the effectiveness of council's current structure. The decision to choose Rose came down to the slimmest of margins. The selection was passed by council in a recorded vote of 9–7 with councillors Jamie Forrester, Alec Lunn, Brian Marisett, Janice Maynard, Nick Nowitski, Dianne O'Brien and Terry Shortt voting against. The review is expected to cost approximately $25,000. Mayor Peter Mertens said Rose brings a unique perspective to the review process. He said the citizens' assembly is one of the best
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ways he's seen to get a broad representation of residents' opinions. While some councillors were of the opinion that a citizens' assembly could be slanted one way or another, Mertens said the model would be the least likely to be affected by biased opinions. “This approach is the one that is going to be the least slanted. The way the selection process works, there's far more objectivity,” he said. He said under another proposal there would only be a couple of public meetings which, Mertens said, can more easily be influenced. “At a town hall meeting it's pretty easy to fill out a town hall with people that have one view or another. It's much easier to fix a town hall meeting than it is a random selection meeting,” he said. Under the citizens' assembly model 2,000 invitations to participate in the process will be distributed throughout the municipality. Rose said typically about five per cent of the invitations elicit responses, which would leave a pool of about 100 residents. From that pool a group of approximately 24 would be selected at random
while keeping the group as diverse as possible. After the group is selected Rose said they will be educated on municipal governance policies, will informally consult with other residents, and will deliberate the positives and negatives of the current structure and any other ideas suggested. The goal would be for the assembly to come to a common resolution which the consultant could then bring forward to council. Rose said earlier this month that process could be completed as early as this summer. “The process is really around what it is you want as citizens of Prince Edward County. It's not really how many councillors you want, it's what are the values that are important to the citizens here. The size of council is a consequence of those values,” Rose said at an April 9 council meeting. Council received just one other proposal to conduct the review from Waterloo, Ont. based consultant Robert Williams. Williams said his review would have started with an evaluation of how many elected officials are appropriate for a municipality the size of Prince Edward County. He said any change
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in the number of councillors would necessitate a review of ward boundaries. Councillor Bev Campbell put forth the motion to select Rose to conduct the review. She said although both consultants who applied were qualified, she preferred Rose's focus on process. “What we're looking for here is a solid, well-thoughtout, well-designed public consultation process that will bring us some recommendations that are representative of the county population as a whole,” she said. “I believe his process will do that for us.” Councillor Terry Shortt said it's unfortunate the municipality only received two responses from consultants. He said he didn't feel comfortable going with either process. “The two applications were 180 degrees apart as far as their approach goes. There has to be something in the middle,” Shortt said. “Unfortunately, I didn't find either one of them totally unbiased and without preconceived notions of what they're going to come up with.” He said he didn't like the random selection process of the citizens' assembly. “One way or another it could get weighted,” he said. Councillor Jamie Forrester said while Williams talked a lot about achieving effective representation, he believes the municipality is already doing a good job. “We could be very effective with three or four people. We could probably be effective with one person. Dictators have been doing that for years and they'll say they have a pretty effective government,” he said. “What I consider important here is the representation of Prince Edward County as a whole.”
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Board continues to face declining enrollment Officials expect to have a balanced budget prior to ministry-imposed deadline Jason Parks
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Officials with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) expect to have a balanced budget sent to the Ministry of Education prior to the June 28 deadline in spite of delays in the province rolling out the 2013-2014 Grants for Student Needs (GSN) framework. At Monday's meeting of trustees, superintendent of business services Dave Rutherford said that he and his staff would normally have more information to share at this time as the budget deadline approaches but admitted board bean counters are not as far in the
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Rutherford is looking at that as good news as year four of the full day kindergarten program will see the number of first year primary students swell to 1,400, up from 900 this year. “We are going from 39 full-day kindergarten classes to 56 and even though there is a slight decline in elementary enrolment over last year, we anticipate new hires of teachers and early childhood education supports,” Rutherford said. In terms of secondary school, the numbers of enrolled students continue to drop dramatically. Rutherford said this is the third straight year in which secondary schools in the region will feature less students than the year prior. Overall, administrators are expecting numbers to dwindle by between 330 and 350 although firmer numbers will be available next week. Those number might include details on how much the 34 credit threshold will impact secondary school numbers. Starting in 2013-2014, the HPEDSB (along with other boards) will have to put itself in a position to limit the number of fifth-year secondary school students that have accumulated more than 34 credits. Rutherford explained that starting next year, the Ministry of Education will be placing a cap on the number of credits a student can have where they would be funded at the level of a regular student (with some specific exemptions such as special needs students).
Offering an example, a secondary student with a full course load would generate $10,000 in the GSN formula. After that student achieved their 34th credit, a full-time student's grant amount would drop to $3,000. “Obviously, there is a financial incentive to have students that are graduating with 34 or less credits,” Rutherford said. “We haven't finalized our final secondary projections so it's hard to say what the impact of the new policy would be.” Superintendent of education-curriculum services Trish FitzGibbon said secondary school staff are examining student pathways through the guidance process, making sure all the compulsory credits are in place and helping students with what direction they are taking in their post secondary activities. “Most students should be able to graduate in four years, but we realize there are some exceptions and we understand that there might be some students that will have certain circumstances next year that will require a one time transition in the fall,” Fitzgibbon said. Despite the challenges and curveballs being thrown at them, Rutherford expects to meet the Ministry of Education deadline for submitting a balanced budget for next school year. “There have been years in the past where we've gotten a later start than this and still made the deadline, so I think we are up to the task,” he said. “We've always met them in the past.”
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budgetary process as they would like to be. Rutherford said the ministry provided its annual funding announcement at the end of March, however, there was a delay in the technical documents and calculation database being made available to school boards to begin the preliminary number crunching and calculations,. “We are now just starting to work our way through the documentation,” the Superintendent said. Muddying the waters further is the fact that HPEDSB is about to unveil new schools in Tweed and Stirling and the facilities funding formula will need to be updated at the provincial level once the ministry is able to take that information. Another unknown is the recent agreement between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation and the Province and how that could impact the GSN funding formula. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario might also come to an agreement with the Province in the near future “and that again may alter the allocation of funds for 2013-2014.” About the only thing Rutherford and chief administrative staff at the Education Centre in Belleville can bank on is the numbers of students attending HPEDSB facilities will continue to decline. While firmer projections will be available next week, Rutherford expects the number of elementary students to drop in 2013-14 by about 40 students.
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The motions stemmed from a symposium held by Wainfleet in February that councillor Robert Quaiff attended on the County's behalf. Quaiff received a loud ovation from those in attendance as he arrived in the council chambers. “(Wynne) stated in two different press releases, that she wanted to hear from municipalities. She wanted to hear that, if you didn't want industrial wind turbines in your municipality, then just say so,” Quaiff said. Quaiff was recently voted the municipality's representative on a central advisory group on issues relating to the Green Energy Act, which was established after the Wainfleet symposium. He said he's not against all green energy projects, but is concerned about the impacts of industrial wind developments on communities. “Not once did I sit around this horseshoe and vote in opposition to solar. The Green Energy Act is there and I don't have an issue with the solar, it's the industrial wind turbines,” he said. Ovations followed the passing of each of the three motions on the agenda dealing with the turbine issue. The gallery also cheered resident Steve Campbell for his comments. “I've always been a proponent of alternative energy everywhere in Canada and I have been since I was 16 years old … but I'm not a believer in industrial wind turbines,” he said. “Ostrander Point is the most inappropriate place in the entire province of Ontario to place industrial wind turbines.” On the other side, South Bay resident Mike Platt was met with grumbles and comments under the breath
audience approval As council came to the decision that Prince Edward County is not a “willing host” the gallery rose and clapped. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
for his stance on the turbines. He said the municipality should be a willing host to the projects. “We have an opportunity. We have the wind. We have a great resource that we should exploit and we should continue on the green energy plan because wind turbines are good for the economy,” he said. “They will be very good for Prince Edward County.” Forrester was loudly
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booed when he expressed his opinion on the issue. Forrester said one of the county's largest sectors — as represented by the Prince Edward chapter of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture — is supportive of the Green Energy Act. Clearly, he said, not everyone in the municipality is against the turbines. “I do respect how people feel about this. Everybody has the right to their opin-
ion, as do I have the right to my opinion,” he said. “During the election I talked to a lot of people. It hasn't, was not, and still is not an issue to a lot of people in my ward.” He said he also believes personally that turbines could play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “I would like to leave this earth somewhat in shape. This is taking some steps to reduce greenhouse gases (and) the effects that we're leaving for our children that we don't seem to care (about),” he said. While the boos elicited a warning from Mayor Peter Mertens that the raucous group not interrupt or they would be asked to leave, it didn't stop them from booing Proctor while she put forth her reasoning not to support the motion. Proctor said Wainfleet is small when compared to Prince Edward County. She said it may be easier for councillors there to get a read on what the community wants but, so far, she's not sure all of the county is against the projects. “If this was a vote for South Marysburgh and perhaps North Marysburgh then I would support it fine. We are not willing hosts, I know we are not willing hosts,” she said. “Somebody has to prove to me and determine that this whole county is not a willing host.”
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Looking back in the
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933
■ The Parish of St. Mary Magdalene was taking a canvass for a restoration committee, which pledged to rebuild the walls of the church. The parish was hopeful it could yield $2,000 through the campaign for its efforts. ■ A branch of the Ontario Unemployment and Labour Association was formed in Picton at a meeting of more than 100 people. The organization stated its objective was to counteract the causes of unemployment in Picton and to help needy residents who had lived here for 12 months or longer to receive any relief available, particularly to pay for adequate housing. It was also agreed there would be no agitation from the group of an anarchist nature. ■ Picton councillor William Thibault passed away at age 68 after a three week illness. It was believed his record as a councillor would be a tough one to duplicate as he served for more than 20 years, while also spending time as deputy reeve and reeve. Born in Cherry Valley, Thibault lived in Picton for more than 40 years.
60 years ago — 1953
■ Members of the local chamber of commerce in the county appointed a committee to study the possibility of bridge connections from the county to the east. The provincial government had indicated its willingness to build a bridge between Green Point and Deseronto, provided Prince Edward and Hastings counties pay 20 per cent. Upon that news, people in Kingston had suggested the major infrastructure expense should go into building a Loyalist bridge at the site of the ferry crossing near Glenora instead. ■ The South Bay Cemetery, long neglected, was being cleaned up as people cleared brush and levelled the land with a bulldozer. Work to straighten and replace monuments still lie ahead. ■ The Picton United Church discussed a campaign to buy a new organ as a memorial to those who died in the World Wars.
40 years ago — 1973
■ Curator Karla Welsman and her committee were busily working on possible displays and themes to be featured in the new County Museum opening in the former St. Mary Magdalene Church in May. It was expected early County life and builder Rev. William Macauley would feature prominently. ■ Picton was considering recommendations concerning a major expansion of its sewage treatment facilities. Though the town had been one of the pioneers in the area on treatment, large overflows in peak periods resulted in discharges of raw sewage into the Picton Bay. ■ The County hired R. Ahmed as its planner from a pool of 18 candidates.
20 years ago — 1993
■ Conservation authority officials including Prince Edward general manager Keith Taylor spoke out against the province’s plan to cut conservation authority operating grants by $5 million, capital spending by $2 million, and the Conservation Land Tax Rebate Program by $3.6 million. It was felt the cuts could cause wetland areas to be sold. ■ The Prince Edward County Board of Education kept its budget increase to 1.74 per cent for the 1993 fiscal year.
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Exploring the bedrock beneath us
I had the pleasure last week of giving a presentation to the Tweed Historical Society on the natural heritage of Prince Edward County. In it, I touched on some geological features of this county that many of us don’t understand, or think about too much. In short, we take much of what we have for granted, and that was my message to Tweed. Cherish those things that are special in the Tweed area, like Mount Moriah, the Stoco Fen, and one of my favourite spots, Lost Channel. When you look at the geology of Prince Edward County, it probably isn’t very flattering to describe the county as being like a lopsided layer cake. However, it is an apt description when we look at the geology of this area. It is a limestone plateau from which the retreating glaciers managed to strip all or most of the overburden. Just ask any farmer who has ever tried to scratch a living from the shallow soils in some parts of the county — there’s not much dirt in places. Some 800 feet below though is the basement upon which all this rests – Precambrian rock, about 950 million years old, made up mainly of complex igneous and metamorphic rock types. Travel straight north to Madoc and you begin to see this Precambrian rock quite clearly as it rises to the surface where we can’t help but be aware of its presence, or east to Kingston as we pass through the Frontenac Arch. It is true north country – something that doesn’t exist
down here in the Bay of Quinte area. Or does it? Take a drive along Victoria Road, south of Belleville, and there it is, an impressive granite rock knob, reaching boldly out onto the shoulder of the road. It’s not much for grandeur, for it’s just a fleeting glimpse as we speed by, but it’s there. It is a unique geological feature that we call the Ameliasburgh Inlier which can be found nowhere else in our area, unless one digs down 800 feet. To make this layer cake lopsided, we just have to look at the physiography of the county as a whole. Much of the north and east sides of the county are marked by a limestone plateau ranging from just a few feet to more than 250 feet high in some cases. On a map you can trace it along as it follows Victoria Road, Mountain View, County Rd. 14 (hence the nickname High Shore Road), levelling out a bit, then becoming
Last Friday morning, the Ontario Provincial Police’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), and county OPP officers executed Drugs and Substances Act search warrants on two properties within Prince Edward County. From the buildings in question on Chourney Lane in Cherry Valley and Old Milford Road in Picton, police seized a
quantity of cocaine, marijuana, cash, and related property. Two 23-year-old Cherry Valley residents were arrested following the investigation. The male and female suspects are each charged with two courts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and both were released from police custody on a promise to appear in provincial court May 13 in Picton.
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more pronounced as it travels along another appropriately named High shore Road from Green Point to Picton. It continues, impressively, to Lake on the Mountain and meanders along the south shore of the North Marysburgh Peninsula, leaving behind such spectacular landmarks as Cape Vesey, otherwise known as The Rock and, farther along, McMahon’s Bluff. As the high plateau peters out, it comes to an exhausting conclusion at Little Bluff, but not before another encore or two along the north shore of Long Point. Compare that now to the south and west shoreline of Prince Edward County which is relatively flat, sloping ever so gently into Lake Ontario and reaching far out into the shallows of the lake, quite noticeably, as limestone shelves. We see this curious feature too on Main Duck Island, 12 miles out in Lake Ontario, as though someone had taken a large piece of Prince Edward County, and lowered it ever so gently into the water – high, limestone cliffs on the island’s north shore, tapering south and becoming level with Lake Ontario on the island’s south shore – almost identical to the lopsided topography of much of Prince Edward County. An unusual topographical feature of this limestone plain in Prince Edward County, is the location of three lakes, all of them along, or very near to, the edge of the plateau. We know them as Roblin Lake, Fish Lake and, of course, leg-
endary Lake on the Mountain. It is pretty much accepted now that Lake on the Mountain was formed by a geological phenomenon known as a collapse doline, where over many thousands of years, underground springs slowly dissolved the carbonate limestone rock, causing the roof to cave in and form a basin which became Lake on the Mountain. So, forget the meteorite and volcanic theories. We wonder, could Roblin Lake have been formed by the same process? Look at a depth chart some time and you will see that Roblin Lake for all its size is actually quite shallow, but lo and behold, right in the middle at the lake’s west end is a basin about 50 feet in depth. A collapse doline on a smaller scale? It could very well be, for how else did this basin get there? Perhaps the same is true for Fish Lake. And something else. If you fly along the county’s south shore, you will see at least a couple fault lines that cross the peninsula and extend out in Lake Ontario. These are called “pop ups” and I will tell you what they are all about in a future column sometime.
For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613-476-5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .
Cocaine and marijuana seized from two county locations SUSPECTS SOUGHT
The OPP responded to a pair of residential break-ins in Ameliasburgh ward along Hwy 62 Monday. Through their investigation, police are looking for an older green Ford Taurus station wagon, occupied by a male and a female. The man is described as being about 6’ tall, clean cut, with black hair wearing jeans
and a shirt. The female was described as approximately 5’5 with dirty blond hair pulled back. Both parties are believed in their late teens or early 20s. Police warn residents to secure their property and report suspicious activity. Those with information can call the detachment at 613-476-2151 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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‘I put it quite plainly that we want to withdraw from Quinte Health Care. She asked 'Do you want to de-amalgamate?' and we said yes.’ -F ormer P rInCe e DwarD C ounty m ayor L eo F Innegan SPeakIng on beHaLF DeLegateS wHo toLD H eaLtH m InISter D eb m attHewS tHey want ControL oF
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What a Wave Picton native Joe Carroll took the opportunity to brave the waves of Athol Bay on Saturday as conditions were perfect for windsurfing. Carroll was joined by several other surfers including a Montreal native that travelled to Prince Edward County to enjoy the choppy conditions. (Photo By Jason Parks)
Is self-standing hospital best choice to serve the county?
LAST Wednesday, a group of county residents threw the gauntlet down at Queen’s Park regarding the future of the Prince Edward County Hospital and their belief the facility will prosper outside the auspices of the Quinte Healthcare Corporation. While it isn’t a given the province will even consider the request, merely putting that dialogue on the table should serve to answer a lot of questions about the state of health care in this community and about where the current and future hubs for medical services here might look like. On one hand, one could see the benefit of having a local body controlling the purse strings and making decisions for the county’s hospital based solely on the needs of this community and the amount of money made available through the government to provide services and through the community to bring in the type of equipment that doctors need to carry out the care they are charged with providing to the populace. On the other hand, no public instituition and indeed no hospital in this province works within a bubble. Are there economies of scale achieved from our hospital being part of a larger corporation? Does the current QHC framework provide some savings or some better service for patients who have to travel outside of Prince Edward County for more acute care? Would the severing of ties with that corporation do anything to the health-care model that is currently in place? Even if the answer to all of those questions was favourable, one must also ask if the provincial funding formula is designed to allow smaller independent hospitals to survive and thrive while practicing a wide range of services. Those looking at the models in Napanee and Campbellford as examples smaller hospitals can go it alone should probably look at their history and see which services those facilities allowed to go directly to larger centres like Kingston and Peterborough respectively to see if that is the type of decision they’d be willing to make for the ability to make their own decisions locally. Presumably, there is no easy answer, but the people of Prince Edward County can take solace in the fact that the Prince Edward Family Health Team has a track record for innovation and it would likely be involved for the blueprint of any Prince Edward County hospital facility going forward. That’s good news, because this decision — should the province even pay lip service to the request for de-amalgamation — is not something that should be simply considered as a question of whether health care should be managed on this side of the Bay Bridge or not. Instead, county residents have to approach this discussion by putting the facts on the table, finding out exactly what kind of services this community needs and discovering the best mechanics under the provincial system in place to make it work. That may be independence and it
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Ameliasburgh library and Archives open for Doors Open
Doors Open in Prince Edward County takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the County. There are eleven locations opening their doors and one of these will be the Ameliasburgh Town Hall where there will be a number of activities and where the Prince Edward County Archives, as part of the County Public Library, will be on hand. The Ameliasburgh Town Hall was build by Elijah Sprague, c.1874, for $4,000 and on land sold by David Coleman. Belden’s Atlas (1878) suggests it was the “finest public hall owned by any municipality in the country…” Of note is the window over the front door, a six-pointed geometric star within a circle. Throughout the day the Town Hall will provide an interesting stop where visitors will see not only see the interior of the historical building, but where they may also view archival material from the County Archives and a slideshow of historical photos, news clippings, and postcards relative to the area. Artifacts from poet Al Purdy, usually on display at the nearby Ameliasburgh branch of the library, will be brought to the hall as well, and there will be books for sale including Al Purdy titles and historical literature. A used book sale will also be held and there will be a Tea Room serving scones and tea. The day will begin with a lecture at 10 a.m. by Stanley Jones, member of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, who will be speaking about the architecture of the area. At 2 p.m., architect Duncan Patterson will speak on the conservation of Purdy’s nearby A-frame cottage. The cottage is situated on Roblin Lake and will soon be used as a writing retreat with the writer-in-residence to be an-
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nounced soon. A unique aspect of this year’s Doors Open event is a silent auction of actual doors that have been turned into works of art by local artists. Painter and fibre artist Marion Casson’s piece will be on display in the Ameliasburg Town Hall. While visitors are in the area, they might like to stop by the Ameliasburgh Museum. The pioneer village with its blacksmith shop, log house, display barns, sap shanty and church gallery will be open early especially for the Doors Open event. On the museum grounds, visitors will also find the Victoria Schoolhouse, a one-room schoolhouse featuring collections of the Quinte Education Museum and Archives. Finally, the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre at 528 County Rd. 19 will also be welcoming guests especially for Doors Open. This research centre is the home of the Victoria Cross library, the only location in Canada where this historical record is available. For more information on Doors Open Prince Edward County, visit online at: www.countymemorytrail.ca
The Firelight Lantern Festival had to be moved indoors Saturday due to the blustery conditions but it did nothing to dampen spirits as the Picton Town Hall was transformed into a cascade of colorful tissue paper creations Over two hundred festival goers attended.. (Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Recognizing a pair of heroes for our hospital
On April 17, 200 passionate supporters of their local hospital (PECMH) travelled to Queen’s Park to tell Minister of Health Deb Matthews that they"wanted their hospital back." Spokesperson former Mayor Leo Finnegan stated that when he expressed to her the concerns of Prince Edward County residents she replied "you mean you want to de-amalgamate. It is hopeful that there will be another meeting with the ministry of health officials next month. We as a community must never lose hope and must do whatever we can so that the LHINS and QHC board and senior administration do not decimate our hospital further. Wednesday’s meeting would not have taken place if it were not for Dave Gray of Wellington. Dave is my personal hero. He is a 73-year old retired TTC bus driver who has had two heart attacks. He says that the staff of
our local hospital saved his life and he wanted to do something to help them.He came up with the idea to have POOCH buttons made up .At first he ordered 50 buttons but the campaign "snowballed" so quickly 1,200 were eventually sold. Working 16 hours a day Gray spoke to groups ,distibuted petitions,ordered and sold numerous POOCH buttons,ordered buses to tavel to Queen’s Park,held weekly meetings for the campaign,fielded numerous phone calls and email messages, put up posters, spoke to officials at Queens Park , plus performed many other tasks too numerous to list. There should be more Dave Grays in this world. There were many hard working community members that worked diligently to make this trip to Queen’s Park a reality. I cannot emphasize enough the passion and diligence exhibited by Dave and the committee
members with respect to saving their hospital. While writing about our local hosptital I would be remiss if I did not mention another one of my personal heroes, the late Randy Claxton. Sadly Randy passed away on April 16 after a 13year battle with cancer. After an illustrious career with the RCMP and CSIS Randy and his wife retired to the County .Barb joined the PECMH Auxiliary and served as president from 1993 to 1995. Randy joined the PECMH Foundation board of directors in 1996 and served as president from 1999 until 2007 retiring in 2011.He was always very clear that the PECMH Foundation should always stand alone and not be part of the Belleville Hospital Foundation. This is not suprising as he was very proud of our local hospital. Randy was born in the original Hill St. hosptial and grew up two blocks
away from both the original hospital and the present one. For many years he was a member of the Kiwanis Club,also serving as President. I think perhaps his proudest moment was when his daughter Geri became the first woman member of the over 50 year club. Geri, following in the Claxton family tradition went on to become the first female president of the Kiwanis Club. Here is a family that has clearly given back to the community in spades.Two things I remember most about Randy were his infectious smile and his magnificent speaking voice .In my mind he was truly a "gentleman and a scholar". He will be missed by many of us but will always be remembered for his passion for his local hospital and love of his community.
It is excellent news that, belatedly, council has decided to consider the size and composition of council. May I suggest that the first priority is to decide on the number of councillors that the county needs? Having made that decision the ward structure or the implementation of an at large system would follow rather than attempting to decide on size and composition at the same time increasing the complexity of the task. During 2012 the staff was “streamlined” with a reduction in the number of departments and reductions in staffing levels. Now is the time to reduce then number of councillors to better reflect the population base and to bring the County more in line with the rest of Ontario and our neighbors. It is essential that the voters in the county have an un-
derstanding of the size and composition of other councils in Ontario and how badly we are served by the current size of council and it’s structure. The information below is available from the last census, the province and the web pages of individual councils. There are 444 councils in Ontario which are split into three types: Single tier which are responsibility for all activities in their area; Lower tier where some activities are given to a higher level; Upper tier which handle some matters on a regional basis. A superficial study of the various municipalities (excluding those in area code 807) and further excluding township and other very small communities, with a population of less than ten thousand, reduces the number of single tier entities to 27.
The county has a population of 25258 with 15 councillors which gives 2350 citizens for each councilor. The largest is Ottawa, population 883,391 with 23 councillors which gives 38,430 citizens for each councilor. The three smallest are Tamiskamin Shores, population 10400 with 6 councillors and 1621 citizens / councilor: Elliot Lake population 11723 with six councillors and 1621 citizens per councilor: Brockville population 21570 with nine councillors and 2430 citizens per councilor. Other than Ottawa only one other entity has 15 councillors, Hamilton with a population of 519,840 for 34,663 citizens per councilor. Even London manages to get by with only 14 councillors with a population of 366,395 and 26171 citizens / councilor. Coming to our neighbour-
ing municipalities, Belleville has a population of 49,454 with eight councillors for a ratio of 6182 citizens per councilor; Quinte West has a population 42,697 with 12 councillors for a ratio of 3558 citizens per councilor. It should also be noted that most of the 27 council have responsibility for transit, a police service and many have a local hydro company. Our council has no responsibility for any of these functions. Based on this limited study the County has either too few people or too many councillors! I do not know the right number of councillors for our population base but suggest that 7 or 8 are in the right ball park. We certainly do not need 15!
Fran Renoy Nuclear energy poses Picton greater risks Deciding number of councillors county needs a priority Regarding “Today environ- through a very narrow spec-
ment is considered a dirty word” by naturalist Terry Sprague, April 11 Gazette... Sprague tells us there was a time when people respected the natural world because we knew our survival depended on it. I remember growing up on a county farm in the early fifties surrounded by groundhogs, praying mantis and grasshoppers of different colours that are all but gone today due mainly to modern agricultural management, and long before we knew what a wind turbine was. Sprague points out that money and power always get their way. It's called capitalism — the system of growth and development that dominates our landscape. Although I agree with most of what Mr. Sprague has to say, I feel he is going out of his way to demonize wind turbines. Let's take a look at a form of energy generation that poses unbelievable future risks - nuclear. Nuclear energy generation is only clean and efficient if viewed
trum. There are 144,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel rods sitting in cooling ponds in Canada. These spent rods contain plutonium 239 which has a half life of 24,000 years. They must be stored in a controlled environment for tens of thousands of years at a cost of trillions of dollars. We will be paying for the present reactors at Darlington for years after they are mothballed. There hasn't been a new reactor built in the U.S.A for over 20 years. Germany has taken steps to end their reliance on nuclear energy. The hope of reprocessing spent fuel rods for reuse, although possible is, at present, a pipe dream. Just imagine ancient Egypt having nuclear energy and thousands of years after their civilization had crumbled into the dustbin of history, we are still looking after their nuclear garbage. And that's only 4,000 years ago, not 24,000. Insanity. Wesley Weese Carrying Place
Peter Hilton Demorestville
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
OneMatch marrow clinic today PECI’s efforts to support Reddick lauded by board chair
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The chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board says he's proud of the way PECI is supporting one of its own. Dwayne Inch said he was pleased to see the school banding together to support Sarah Reddick, a local teen stricken with acute myeloid leukaemia. Local organizers at the school have organized a OneMatch registration event taking place this afternoon. This evening, PECI will be hosting a Bone Marrow Registry Drive through the Canadian Blood Services. Potential donors will be asked to participate in a cheek swab and fill out a form to be added to the registry stating they would be willing to donate bone marrow to someone like Sarah or the other 900 Canadians like her who are in desperate need of a life saving transplant. “I'm quite pleased to see the type of effort the school has undertaken in supporting of Sarah and I've heard a lot of positive comments,” Inch said. The trustee for Prince Edward-South said he congratulated the student body for the way they've stepped forward and for organizers to reach beyond the school community to find ways the affable Grade 10 student. They've got a great active
WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. APR. 28 “SEA LEVEL”. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OF PEC FUNDRAISING RAFFLE “AFTERMATH” A NUMBERED & SIGNED PRINT BY FAMOUS “GROUP OF SEVEN” ARTIST A.J. CASSON – Viewing & tickets are available at Books & Company. Tickets are also available at Hicks Funeral Home, Whattam Funeral Home & Flowers & Such. $5 each or 5 for $20. Draw date April 27.
sister suPPort Emily Reddick, left, joins her sister
Sarah at a benefit concert and silent auction held at HJ McFarland Home Saturday. PECI is hosting a OneMatch bone marrow registration drive this afternoon.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
group that have really stepped up to the plate and you see that regularly in things like their support for Relay for Life and those types of events,” Inch commented. People that are in general good health and are willing
to donate to any patient in need are asked to come to PECI between 4-7 p.m. This evening. There is a special need for males between 17-35 years of age but people of all ages over 17 are asked to come by and take part.
itors, printers and photocopiers, telephones and cell phones, cameras, radios, stereos, and video equipment for disposal. Not only will people be able to drop off those items, they’ll also be able to do so knowing that they helped the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH).. Based on the
weight of the items collected, the Ontario Electronic Stewardship will pay the PECMH Foundation. That money will ensure the hospital can afford the most up-to-date equipment possible to help local patients in times of need.
Hospital to benefit from e-waste collection
Picton Home Hardware will play host to a free electronic waste drop-off centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in association with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship. Those attending can drop off their unwanted televisions, desktop and handheld computers and computer peripherals, mon-
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PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit/veggies/cereals/kraft dinner/ cookies/ juice crystals/ peanut butter/tuna. Donations to the newly established Pet Food Bank also appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 15 Apr 9–15, L.Rozeboom, L.Elsbury, W.Thissen, B.Matthie, G.Ceh. BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH – AOTS Scrap Metal Pick-up! During the month of May. All steel, cast iron, aluminum, car batteries, electric motors & old appliances (no refrigerators) are acceptable. Call 393-2160 for pick-up. NEW HEALTHY BEGINNINGS PROGRAM – Thursdays 9am-noon at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 10 McFarland Court. A new baby drop- in group for parents & their infants. Info call 476-8142. www.pechildcareservices.ca. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What Not Shop hours are Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 2-4pm & Saturdays 10-12noon. Selling clothes, boots, bedding & household items. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets every Wed morning. Albury Church, Rednersville Rd. Quilts for Sale. APR 26 – WELLINGTON LEGION DINNER – 5-7pm Lasasgna, Spaghetti Dinner, dessert coffee/tea $13.95. APR 27 – PUC COUNTY FOOD BANK HUGE YARD & BAKE SALE – From 9am2pm at Picton United Church 12 Chapel St. Parking lot entrance. APR 27 – PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets 2pm Bloomfield Town Hall. Speaker Peter Keeping, Clematis specialist. For Save Ostrander Point APR 27 – PEC OPP AUXILIARY “CRAM THE CRUISER” – Wellington Storehouse Foodbank Fundraiser 10am – 4pm. Bring a non-perishable food item to cram the cruiser at Pierson’s Foodland parking lot. APR 27/28 – FREE TV/ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Home Hardware Parking Lot 9am-4pm. Sponsored by Home Hardware Staff & Families in support of our hospital.www.recycleourelectronics.ca. APR 28 – WHATTAM’S FREE FAMILY MOVIE – “Sea Level” 2pm Regent Theatre APR 28 – RELAY FOR LIFE SHOP TILL YA DROP – Home Based Multi vendor fundraiser 11am-3pm Consecon United Church, 224 Mill St. Consecon. Proceeds to Relay for Life. APR 29 - MONTHLY DADDY & ME PLAYGROUP – Mondays 5 -7 pm at Kente Public School, 264 County Rd.19, Ameliasburgh. Contact PE Child Care Services 4768142. APR 29 – AMELIASBURGH GARDEN CLUB – Meets 7pm Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St Ameliasburg. Speaker Brian Cooper presents “Flowers & Honey Varieties”. Info Laurie 210-3103. APR 29 – AL-ANON- Meets Mondays 7:30pm Gilead Fellowship Church. Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711. APR 29 - MONTHLY DADDY & ME PLAYGROUP – 5 -7 pm at Kente Public School, 264 County Rd.19, Ameliasburgh.
Contact PE Child Care Services 476-8142. APR 29 – HIGHLAND SHORES CHILDREN’S AID COMMUNITY MEETING – South Maryburgh Town Hall 6:30-8pm. Discussion to better serve the families of PEC. Call 962-9291 ext 2202 info. APR 29 – PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – General Meeting 7:30pm at the CAS Bldg. 16 Macsteven Dr. Picton. All welcome. Info 476-6154. APR 30 – AL-ANON/ALATEEN (Age 1219) – Meets Tuesdays 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. Affected by someone’s drinking? 1866-951-3711. MAY 1 – VICTORIAN TEA – St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, celebrating 100 years at 335 Main St. Picton. 1:30-3:30pm. $7/person. Reservations 476-7205 or 476-2618. MAY 2 – ST. ANDREW’S ACW WELLINGTON – Luncheon & Bridge in the Parish Hall at 12 noon. Cost $10. Reservations Mary 399-3411 or Mary Ellen 968-3320. MAY 2 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1-866951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? MAY 2 – PEFAC FUNDRAISING DINNER – Ham & Scalloped Potatoes 5-7pm, Bloomfield Town Hall. $10 Adults / $5per child. MAY 3/4 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “Dial M for Murder” 8pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse, Milford. Advance tickets $14 by phone 476-5925 & outlets. $16 at the door. MAY 3/4 – COMMUNITY LIVING PE – Yard Sale 9am May 3 & 8am May 4 at 29 Elizabeth St. Picton. BBQ on Saturday. Fundraising for communication devices. MAY 4 – ST. PHILIPS ACW YARD & RUMMAGE SALE – 10am-1pm St. Philips Church Hall, Milford. Contact Valerie 4761633. MAY 4 – ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH – Presents Choral Anthems through the Ages featuring the County Ecumenical Choir. 7:30pm. Free will offering. MAY 4 – FRIENDS OF CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER – Meeting 1:30pm St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Wellington. Info 399-1892. MAY 4 – QUINTE CHAPTER #59 OES – BBQ & Fun Night 6pm Masonic Hall Ameliasburg $10/person. Info 969-8075. MAY 4 – NAVAL MARINE ARCHIVE – The Canadian Collection’s annual fund raising dinner. Waring Hall at Waring House 6pm. Seafood buffet & various auctions. Tickets $65/person or $120 for two. Call 476-1177 or visit 205 Main St. Picton. MAY 4 – 30th ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF MARINE ARTISTS – Will open from 2-5pm at The Victory Gallery, 205 Main St, Picton & run for 12 weeks. Free entry. MAY 4 – PICTON K OF C COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE – St. Gregory School gym, 7 Owen St. Picton. Guest performer “Mary Cassidy”. Supper 6pm & jamboree begins 7pm. Admission $12 supper & jamboree. Jamboree only $6. Info contact 476-5266. MAY 4 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm. One-of-a-kind crafts & collectibles. MAY 4 – WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE – Annual Garage & Bake Sale 8am – 1pm, 14 Empire Blvd. MAY 5 – HIKE FOR HOSPICE – Information call 476-2181 ext 4253. www.hospiceprinceedward.ca MAY 5 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – One act matinee 2pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse. Tickets $10 at the door. MAY 8 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 LUNCH & MEETING – Demorestville Friendship Church Hall 12 noon. No dishes needed. $10/person. Call Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. MAY 9 – SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Presents “Jonah’s Druthers” a musical, 1:30 & 7pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church & May 10 at 7pm. Free admission. MAY 11 – PEC 4-H DANCE CLUB – Country Square Dance 8-11pm Sophiasburgh Town Hall 2711 Cty Rd 5, Demorestville. $10/person, $20/family, 4-H members $5, under 9 free. Music Mike Kelly & the Allisonville Dance Band. Info Liz 476-8104, Sue 476-0405, Keith 393-5336.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Emergency preparedness week gives everyone a chance to prepare
INFO FOR SENIORS
DEBBIE MACDONALD MOYNES
help might not be available right away for every household. That is why everyone, including Ontario seniors, needs to be prepared.
Past emergencies have shown that seniors have many strengths, abilities and experiences to draw upon to help themselves and others in disasters. Seniors can also face challenges associated with ageing, which can put them at higher risk during emergencies. Being prepared involves two key steps. The first is Making a Plan: outlining what you would do in case of an emergency – where you would go if your neighbourhood was asked to evacuate, for instance. The second step is Building an Emergency Survival Kit: containing all the things you would need to survive for three or more days at home (or elsewhere). Key things to include in your emergency plan: 2 safe locations where you
would go if you had to leave home; a family communications plan which includes how you would get in touch with loved ones if local phone lines were not working – through predetermined out-of-town contacts; a list of your personal support network which includes who you would call on for help if you needed it – family, friends, personal support workers, etc. Key things to have in your emergency survival kit: essentials such as what you need to be safe and take care of yourself for at least three days, like food, water, medications, flashlight, crank radio, first-aid kit, et cetera.; extra things you may need such as what you and other members of your household may need specifically –such as medical supplies or pet supplies; and
extra supplies for evacuation: what you might need if you had to leave home, like some clothes, a blanket, toiletries, et cetera. Go to this website to get other tips and to order a pamphlet which will help you plan ahead for an emergency: www.emergencymanagementontario.ca Community Care has placed an order for the pamphlets and also for a form that lists the things you need. Stop in and pick up this information when you’re in Picton.
INCOME TAX
The deadline approaches to get your income tax done. Community Care has volunteers who will help eligible county seniors with their tax return. Call 613476-7493 today. Seniors whose income is $30,000 or less or whose household income is $40,000 or less may qualify.
HELP AROUND THE HOUSE
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CONSECON BLOOMFIELD PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Rev. Ross Bruleigh
Music by Tom Dietzel & Colleen Galway (flute)
Sunday Morning Service 10:30am
Wed. May 1, 7:30pm PFLAG Meeting
Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM
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Romans 3:21-23 “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” All children welcome at Sunday School
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Wesley Church - Mountain View Sunday April 28th @ 7 Gospel Quartet Admission is free will offering. Friendship Potluck Supper Monday April 29th @ 6 pm. Bring your neighbour, friend, food toshare and your dishes. Enjoy lots of great foodand good entertainment. Rev. Kirby Breithaupt C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
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Sunday Services 9am, 11am, and 7pm. Full children’s programs. Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesdays. 1:30pm Bible Study. 6:30pm Dinner and Service. Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries. 7pm. (Gr 9-12) tŝƐŚ LJŽƵ ĐŽƵůĚ ƐĞĞ ǁŚĂƚ Ă ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ Ăƚ ŵŵĂŶƵĞů ŝƐ ůŝŬĞ͍ zŽƵ ĐĂŶ͊ ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƚ ǁǁǁ͘LJŽƵƚƵďĞ͘ĐŽŵͬĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ͘ ϮϰϬ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͕ ůŽŽŵĮ ĞůĚ ͮ ĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϯͲϮϮϯϰ
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Wellington Pentecostal Church
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Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Box 213 Wellington, Ontario K0K 3L0 613-399-2384
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM
of the United Church of Canada
Carrying Place 9:30am Consecon 11:00am Sermon: “How will they Know?” Rev. Phil Hobbs 613-476-5278
“The Church in the Heart of the Village” Welcoming the Community
PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Dr. Hal Wilson Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Ronald Laidlaw
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Community Care has screened workers who can help seniors with yardwork, gardening, light housekeeping, and so on. Call today to find out more 613-4767493.
REFUSE AND RECYCLE VOLUNTEER
Prince Edward Community
Care for Seniors is currently looking for a volunteer who can give one or two hours a week to transport recycling and trash to the designated transfer station. The name of this position is the recycling and refuse volunteer or R&R for short. Other thrift shop volunteers will have the recycling pre-sorted in containers and the trash bagged, labeled and ready for transport. The R&R volunteer just needs to load it in his or her vehicle, unload at the transfer site, and take the recycling containers back to the thrift shop. This volunteer position requires that the person has a truck or van. For more information call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-4767493 or www. communitycareforseniors.org
RURAL ROUTE REASSURANCE PROGRAM
In partnership with Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Prince Edward Community Care can arrange for the mail courier en route to keep a watchful eye on the home of seniors to help keep them safe. This service is free, offering added safety and security to those living on rural routes. To participate in this service, call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493 .
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Picton In the Lounge
Saturday, April 27th 2pm Meat Roll Friday, May 3rd 7-11pm Karaoke with Rita and John Friday, May 10th 7-11pm Eric Baragar Now Open Sundays in the Lounge now 2-6pm
Outdoor Event: Sunday May 19th Chowderfest 1-5 PM Music by Robin Edgar & Friends. Outdoor Licensed Beer Garden, BBQ, Raffle & Prizes, All are Welcome. To enter the Chowderfest: You must pre-register by May 15th at the Legion. Categories are Seafood or Vegetable. Entries must be in by 12:30pm on day of event for judging at 1:30pm. Chowder must be pre-cooked & brought in a crockpot/warming dish to keep warm. Inquiries call 613-476-3648
April 28th - Very important Congregational Meeting following morning service. Serving the Community for 219 years
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Emergency preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada. The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services has the following to say about seniors and how they can be prepared for an emergency. There have been a number of recent emergencies in Ontario and around the world – tornadoes, floods, power outages, space industrial accidents, forest fires and health alerts that have a significant impact on human population. Ontario will face other emergencies in the future. During emergencies, police, fire and EMS focus their efforts on those most in need first. As a result,
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Finkelstein named a finalist for 2013 National Business Book Award True North, a memoir penned in the county, gives rare glimpse into the development of Canada’s music industry AdAm BrAmBurger
Staff writer
Just over a year ago, Bernie Finkelstein stated at the Prince Edward County Authors Festival that he hadn’t set out to write the definitive book on the Canadian music industry. Instead, the man behind Canada’s first independent record label said he was just looking to share his own stories from a life in that business with his readership. It turns out, the memoirs Finkelstein produced from his county home were accepted by many as an incredibly valuable look into that industry. True North: A Life in the Music Business is among four books named finalists this week for the National Business Book Award (NBBA) which comes with a $20,000 prize and much notoriety. The award is now in its 28th year and it is judged by a panel of notable jurors such as CBC chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge, Senator Pamela Wallin, and Roger Martin, the dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. One thing that sets Finkelstein’s memoir apart from the field is the fact that the other three finalists were published by journalists specifically researching business and social trends. Among those books are Chrystia Freeland’s Plotocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else, Douglas Hunter’s Double Double: How Tim Hortons Became a Cana-
One in fOur Bernie Finkelstein’s memoir, True North, was selected as one of four finalists for the 2013 National Business Book Award. The prize will be given at a luncheon in Toronto next month. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) dian Way of Life One Cup at a Time, and Amanda Lang’s The Power of Why, a book about Caandian companies applying creativity to their operations. “How it belongs alongside Lang, I don’t know, but I’m really honoured people are still reading this book,” said Finkelstein. “It says on the cover a life in the music business. People think it is point of view, but the second word in that is business. It’s not really about spreadsheets and interest rates, but I learned how to work with all of that.” Finkelstein said there hasn’t really been a lot of literature produced about the Canadian music business
— sure, he says, there’s documentation about individual acts, like Neil Young’s early days in Yorkville — but rarely was there much information coming from inside the business itself. He said he felt perhaps people enjoyed reading a raw account of the business from someone who wasn’t a musician and with a dash of his humour and humility said “I hope it was well written, but I’m not sure I want to brag either way.” For readers, that personal account of one of Canada’s movers and shakers in the entertainment business might be a business story they can relate to and aspire to follow.
“People might enjoy watching me going from a person who was very youn, knowing very little in a business where was not a whole lot of people around to ask how to do things and figuring out how to get it done,” Finkelstein said. Through the pages of True North, readers are able to learn about the founding of Finkelstein’s recording company which ultimately produced more than 500 albums, his representation of artists like Bruce Cockburn and Murray McLaughlin. It also tells about the creation of funding sources like MuchFACT, and the early days of the Canadian Independent Music Association. Finkelstein said he hasn’t formally talked to anyone involved with the awards yet, but he knows the winner will be announced at a luncheon in Toronto May 28. He said he’d be interested in attending and meeting some of the past nominees, like Conrad Black, the National Post founder who was nominated last year for A Matter of Principle, a book he wrote on his involvement in
the American justice system leading up to and following a fraud conviction. Thus far, Finkelstein said he has received a lot of positive feedback about the nomination through Twitter, which he has somewhat begrudgingly started to use to communicate. “Almost everything is by e-mail or Tweet now,” he said. “It seems like phone calls annoy some people, but not me. Nuance is very important and unless you’re a really good writer, it’s hard for that to come across.” He said many of his friends have wished him well and are excited at the prospect he might be able to claim the top prize. Finkelstein also added he’s been contacted by a lot of people he doesn’t know, who have also offered him compliments about the book. Finkelstein said given his background in the music industry, he’s learned to temper his enthusiasm while waiting for such accolades. “Our company won just over 40 Junos, however we probably had over 150 nominations,” he said. “I got used
to being nominated and losing, but like all human beings can't help getting excited when you’re one of four finalists.” While he still keeps a hand in the music industry, working with Cockburn and others, Finkelstein says he now really enjoys his downtime at his home in the county, where he spends about 80 per cent of his time away from work. Martin, the chair of the NBBA said the committee looks for books showing “originality, excellent writing, thorough research, thoughtful analysis, and relevance to the Canadian business scene.” He noted this year’s field of entries in the competition was very strong, but True North had a lot of endearing qualities. “True North was selected as a finalist because of its unique subject and engaging writing, and because it conveys the character and authenticity of Canada’s evolving music industry in the last half of the 20th Century.”
PUBLIC MEETING: HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT Meeting Date/Time: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:00 pm²9:00 pm Meeting Location: Macaulay Museum, 35 Church St., Picton In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, a public meeting is being held to discuss the proposed Picton Main St. Heritage Conservation District Plan. The Plan is being considered for an area of Picton that includes properties fronting on, or near sections of:
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Main Street, extending from Shire Hall and Paul Street to the East side of Talbot Street and Lake Street; and
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Bridge Street, including properties 1 to 36.
A presentation of the Draft Plan will begin at 7 pm, followed by discussion and a question/answer period. Have your say: Anyone may attend public meetings and make verbal or written remarks either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Plan. Appeals: The Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss appeals (in part or in whole) put forward by a person or public body who has not made a verbal submission at a public meeting, or made a written submission to the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, before the by-law adopting this plan is made. More information: The proposed Picton Main Street Heritage Conservation District Plan will be publicly available on May 15, 2013, online at www.pecounty.on.ca; hard copies may be obtained by visiting the Edward Building, 2nd Floor Reception, 280 Main St., Picton from Monday-Friday, 8:30am²4:30pm. The Heritage Conservation District Study is also available online or in hard copy.
Victoria Leskie, Clerk²The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, 332 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613-476-2148, Fax: 613-471-2051 E-mail: vleskie@pecounty.on.ca www.pecounty.on.ca
Planning Services Department, The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Location: 280 Main St, 2nd Floor, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Mailing: 332 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613-476-2148, Fax: 613-471-2050 www.pecounty.on.ca
Dated at the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, this 25th day of April 2013
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thanks the 5,527 County people who signed the petition “WE WANT OUR HOSPITAL BACK”, to Printcraft and the volunteers who made our signs, to Sobey’s, Metro, Foodland, County Farm Centre and Wellington Convenience Store for donating the box lunch makings, and to the crew from Wellington on the Lake who made 220 sandwiches, to Picton Ice for 240 bottles of water, and the dozens of people who gave a lot of time and dollars to make our Trip to the Ontario Legislature a great success. YOU DID OUR HOSPITAL AND COUNTY PROUD! thank you everyone! Dave, Leo, Wolf, Willem, Donna
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LOCAL NEWS TIP? Trillium grant buys club another dragon boat THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Please call us at 613-476-3201
Wellington Lions earn $15,000 to help grow sport within county AdAm BrAmBurger
Staff writer
Notice of Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: Application for a Sales Licence CHERRY VALLEY SPRINGS 1533 COUNTY ROAD 10, WARD 5 CHERRY VALLEY (Indoor and outdoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make a written submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than May 14, 2013. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections are not considered. The personal information gathered is collected under the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections are given to the applicant. The information may also be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail address listed below. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca
With the thermometer reading double digits on the Celsius scale and the sun beating down on the bay, most members of the Top Dawgs dragon boat team probably wanted to be on the water Tuesday. That night, however, the Wellington Lions-supported club had another important place to be as they welcomed Ontario Trillium Foundation grant review team member Wanda Slawinski to the village to share word of a $15,000 grant for the club. “I’m really pleased to be here to present the full amount requested,” said Slawinski, a county native, who explained the arm’s length foundation of the Ontario government carefully scrutinizes each request. Lions Club president Janet Marissen indicated the grant would help the club purchase a second full-size dragon boat and a steering oar, paddles, and life jackets to outfit the vessel. “We will no longer have to leave anybody on shore when we have our paddling during the week,” Marissen explained. The boat, which was located in the Laurentians, will be brought to Wellington for use on the channel by the
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end of May. The club’s commodore, Doug Mottram, said it was actually a Trillium grant that helped it get started offering programming back in 2006. That year, he recalled, the club decided it would hold a drargon boat regatta as a fundraising event. The races were well supported and some members of the community felt that the local Lions should not just benefit from hosting the race, but also provide an opportunity for people to paddle. “The mandate our club has is to expand dragon boating as a recreational sport in Prince Edward County,” he said. “We’re looking for groups and organizations who might want to participate in their own
way in dragon boating.” The initial grant money was used to purchase a first dragon boat and members of the Lions rallied to purchase many of the accessories with their own funds. The activity started with a team, the Top Dawgs, practicing Monday and Wednesday for an hour each, but as time went on more and more people signed up to take part and the Lions found themselves expanding their programming. Soon a smaller dragon boat was acquired to allow more people to paddle. Also, the club started to run its own practices twice, sending out two full boats on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other organizations have also joined in as a Commu-
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nity Living group picks up the paddles on Tuesday evenings, a 4-H club goes on Thursdays and there is always an option of sending two boats at a time. Mottram said there is a lot of room for growth of the sport, particularly now that there’s a third boat potentially available to racers. “We can send boats out weekday mornings and at times we haven’t been sending them out,” he said. Mottram said many of the people who have been drawn to the sport come to the club because it allows them to get exercise and improve fitness and because it is a chance to meet new people in a team setting. He noted most of the paddling is recreational, though if the club does have some more competitive members, they can team up on the same boat for a more intense paddling session. The Wellington club can also refer members to clubs within the Quinte region, which are more competitive by nature. Mottram said new paddlers are allowed to join the club and invited to register for a cost of $90, which includes life jackets and paddles, training sessions, and an opportunity to take part in social gatherings. Those who aren’t sure are able to try the sport three times before committing to pay. Lions Club members also have a special rate for taking part. In addition to their regular practices, Mottram indicated the club often travels around eastern Ontario to take part in regattas, which he explained are normally fundraisers for charitable causes like the work of the Lions locally. “We raise the money and basically each paddler pays. It goes to the charity the regatta is going for,” he said. “We can put a team or two teams in and it is always a lot of fun to attend.” The club hopes to be on the water early next month. Wellington’s own regatta is typically held in August.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Boards finalize 2013-2014 calendar
Extended long weekends and getaway travel days appear to be the theme for the 20132014 school calendar. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board put the final approval on the upcoming school calender at it's monthly meeting Monday evening. The calendar will now be jointly submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval with input from the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic School Board and the Limestone District School Board. All three boards share busing routes through the Triboard Transportation consortium.
As has been the standard in most school years prior, the calender has students resuming classes on the day following the Labour Day holiday and the school year finishes on June 26, 2014. In between those dates, the calendar breaks down with the ususal two week break over Christmas and New Year's Day and a one week sojourn during March Break. As well, school administers have seen fit to build the board's professional activity days around these breaks and traditional holidays. For example, students will be off from school on Friday, Oct. 11, meaning a four day
Thanksgiving weekend. As well, a pair of professional activity days (Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 and Friday, March 7, 2014) lead into those respective breaks from studies. Other single professional activity days are Friday, Jan. 30, 2014, Friday, May 23, 2014 and Friday, June 27, 2014. Secondary school examination days for semester one are Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 to Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. In semester two, exams will be held from Thursday, June 19, 2014 to Wednesday, June 25, 2014.
Please Join Us at a Community Meeting Highland Shores Children’s Aid will be holding a community meeting designed to share information about the work of the Society and to hear feedback from the public about how we can work together to better serve the children, youth and families within the County of Prince Edward.
-Jason Parks, Staff
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Monday, April 29, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – South Marysburgh Town Hall, 3076 County Road 10, South Milford We hope you will join us. For more information contact Bonnie Perrigard, Highland Shores Children’s Aid, 613-962-9291, ext. 2202.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
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Creating Hope for Tomorrow by Volunteering Today. THE ROTARY CLUB OF PICTON
Thank you for your dedicated contribution. 90 King St., Picton 613-476-2085 www.alzpec.ca
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Things to consider when looking for a volunteering opportunity THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Many men and women feel a need to give back to their communities. While a financial donation to a local charity or nonprofit organization can certainly go a long way, some men and women prefer to donate their time and skills via volunteering. Finding the right volunteering opportunity is a great way to ensure the experience is satisfying for you and those you will be working with. In addition, the right opportunity can evolve into a long-term relationship with a particular charity or nonprofit organization, providing a lifetime of positive experiences along the way. When looking for a volunteering opportunity, individuals should consider a host of factors to find the right fit for them.
Personality Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, and charitable organizations need volunteers from all walks of life. Some people assume all volunteers must be the outgoing, sociable type, but such an assumption is untrue. Consider your own personality when looking for a volunteering opportunity, and don't feel discouraged if you're not very outgoing. Your strengths as a volunteer may lie in helping plan events like fundraisers or helping the charity navigate its way through red tape. Availability Volunteering can be a major time commitment or something you do occasionally without having to commit much time. Many volunteers
would love to devote themselves full-time to a charitable cause they feel a connection to, but prospective volunteers must be honest with themselves about their availability. You can still volunteer if your schedule is already quite busy, just be honest with the charity when they inquire about your availability. Don't commit time you don't have, as
you won't get as much out of the experience and you might end up letting the charity down when you can't participate as much as you had promised. Accessibility Consider a charity's accessibility when determining if it's the right fit for you. Many volunteers prefer to contribute to charities in their own
towns because such organizations don't require the additional time commitment of commuting. If you volunteer with an organization that is far away from where you live, you aren't as likely to enjoy the experience or continue your participation. The organization should be conveniently located and, if you don't drive, easily accessible via public transportation. Personal interest While volunteering with any worthy organization figures to be a rewarding experience, the experience can be that much more meaningful if you have a personal interest or connection to the or-
ganization. If you're passionate about a certain cause, you're more likely to embrace a volunteering opportunity with an organization associated with that cause. On the contrary, if you're not passionate about a certain charity or its mission, you might not fully commit to volunteering, and neither you nor the charity will get the most out of your volunteering. Volunteering is a wonderful way for men and women to give back to their communities. Finding the right opportunity is the first step toward making the experience beneficial for you as well as the charitable organization you ultimately choose to work with.
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In 2012, the women and men of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary raised more than a quarter of a million dollars. They also contributed over 23,000 hours of their time: this is the equivalent of 12.5 full-time employees!
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Volunteer opportunities abound for today's teens
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
When attempting to gain acceptance to the college of their choice, teenagers quickly learn the admission requirements extend beyond their report cards. Colleges weigh academics considerably, but many institutions of higher learning also want well-rounded students who will make great additions to the community as well as the classroom. One of the things admissions boards look for in an applicant is his or her track record of volunteering. Though students likely won't be denied admission if they have never volunteered, it never hurts to have volunteer work on a resume, and some students have even earned scholarship money thanks to their record of service. Parents who want to help their child find the right volunteer opportunity should consider the child's hobbies and interests. Oftentimes, a child's favorite hobby matches up perfectly with a volunteer opportunity. When such a match is made, teenagers tend to look forward to their volunteer work and might even find a career path they'd like to follow. The Athlete Students who love sports are likely to discover a host of volunteer opportunities at their disposal. The Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org) is a rewarding volunteer
opportunity for adults and children alike. Relying heavily on volunteers, the Special Olympics needs volunteers to fill positions that include athlete escort, scorekeeper, cheerleader, and even fans. Events occur 365 days a year, ensuring there is a local opportunity for every teen regardless of how hectic his or her schedule might be.
The Traveler Teenagers who love to travel can combine that passion with their desire to help the less fortunate. Many programs are designed for families who want to go on service-oriented vacations. For example, when signing up for such a program, a volunteer might visit a less fortunate country and help build and renovate existing structures. Global Citizens Network (www.globalcitizens.org) is one of many such programs, and families will work side-by-side with fellow volunteers as well members of the local community they're helping. Younger volunteers often find service-oriented vacations especially eye-opening, providing a different perspective of the world they might otherwise never be able to witness or understand. The Teacher Teenagers who enjoy teaching others might find a local coaching opportunity suits them best. Coaching doesn't
have to be limited to sports, though grade-school aged children often look up to the local high school athletes and genuinely appreciate when such athletes take the time to work with them personally. Additional teachingbased volunteer opportunities include the local music program for the musically inclined teen or reading to younger kids through the local library's reading program. The Builder Some teenagers are naturally inclined to building, and they might even be off to engineering school once they earn their high school diplomas. Before applying to the school of their choice, teenagers with a more mechanical inclination might find a volunteering opportunity such as Habitat for Humanity(R) (www.habitat.org) is the perfect fit. No previous building experience is required, and volunteers both young and old often find their time erecting homes for the less fortunate among the most rewarding moments of their lives. When attempting to find the right volunteering opportunity for their child, parents should consider their kids' favorite hobbies and then find a volunteering opportunity that enables them to combine that passion with their desire to help others.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
We’re Building Hope in Picton
Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada and one of 70 such organizations across Canada. Using primarily donated materials and labour, coupled with an extensive roster of volunteers, and following the concept of offering a hand-up, not a hand out, Habitat builds homes for families who otherwise could not afford to own their own home. Recipient families are not given a house, they purchase the house from Habitat with a mortgage based on Fair Market Value. It is affordable for low income working families because no down payment is required, the mortgage is interest free, and
the payments are calculated according to the household income. The Prince Edward-Hastings Habitat for Humanity affiliate has built 14 homes helping 15 families. We are a not-for-profit faith based housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need and selling the home to them using a no interest mortgage and with no down payment required. Our homeowners are usually working families with low income who do not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Prospective homeowners contribute 500 hours of hours of "sweat equity" during the construction
of their homes and then repay a longterm, no-interest mortgage. Habitat for Humanity, Prince Edward-Hastings is thrilled to be returning to Picton for their 15th build. York Street will be home to the next Habitat family in
through the Habitat program of a hand up not a hand out, we would encourage you to attend, to gain more information and to learn how to apply. If you know someone who is interested in the Habitat program, please be sure to pass on this inforthe county. That mation so that they family has yet to be can attend on May 1. selected. Habitat for Habitat for HuHumanity will be manity is also acholding the next tively seeking Family Selection In- volunteers to join formation session in the Picton Build Picton on May 1, Committee as well 2013, at 7 p.m. at the as to help on the Picton United build itself. No expeChurch. If you are rience is necessary interested in owning to volunteer to build your own home with Habitat for Hu-
Thank you to the very many great volunteers in Prince Edward County who work so tirelessly. Todd Smith, MPP
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Thank you to Community Care’s volunteers! You help achieve Community Care’s Vision: The freedom and dignity of choice; the comfort of home; a passion for volunteers.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Hospice Prince Edward celebrates our volunteers as the heart of our organization.
We have more than 100 volunteers working in our community.
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manity. We will be holding a public meeting for people interested in joining the build committee and helping with the build. Date and location to be announced in the near future. For more information about applying for a Habitat home or to fill out our volunteer application go to www.habitatpeh.org or email info@habitatpeh.org
We Love Our Volunteers! The Marysburgh Mummers would like to thank all the amazing volunteers who help make magic at Mt. Tabor: the cast & crew for our productions, our ticket sellers, the volunteers who clean and maintain the space, and the dedicated Executive.
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Planning a cottage garden with a variety of different plants... and the plant sale
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This plant is always in my patio gardens and it readily
reseeds each year. You will really appreciate this unusual plant. Victory gardens are coming back in style. Why not plant herbs and veggies right in among your flowering plants? There is nothing more satisfying to me than to walk out my kitchen door and snip a few herbs for dinner preparation. I look forward to that every spring and am sad when they are gone in late fall. Buying herbs at the grocery store just isn’t the same experience! Don’t think that you can’t put tomatoes or peppers in
among your flowers as well. I wouldn’t suggest planting anything too fussy in a cottage garden. Most roses would take too muchcare unless they are the old fashioned rugosa varieties but then they get really big and take a lot of pruning. That’s not a chore that I would want when I’m at the cottage. But do consider putting in some shrubs and even understory trees to give the garden its “bones”. One beautiful understory tree is Eastern Redbud. It grows about 15 feet tall with graceful upright limbs that
give it a lithe look. In spring, it produces pinkish–magenta flowers all the way along the branches. Yews are good for imparting structure to a garden and they appreciate a bit of shade as well. Hydrangeas, particularly the oakleaf and the paniculatas are good for structure and take little care. If you are searching for a new garden look, I recommend you get some gardening magazines and flip through them until you find the style that suits you. Most of all have fun and don’t hesitate to experiment with your garden.
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I was recently asked to recommend plants to put in a garden surrounding a cottage. This cottage sits in full sun so it can take some very hearty plants but they need to be relatively drought tolerant. Since this is a country cottage setting, I favour a loose, blousy garden full of movement. My recommendations for this cottage owner included rudbeckia which come in a wide variety of cultivars these days and even many different colours as do their cousins the coneflowers. Tall Shasta daisies are always welcomed in cottage gardens and, of course so is iris. Siberian and Japanese iris are my favourites right along with the early spring Dutch varieties. Ornamental grasses have become the rage in the last few years. They are graceful, add a lot of movement to the garden but are quite often very invasive. If you plant them, look for the varieties that are not terribly aggressive. If you’ve never planted sea holly you are missing out on a wonderful and unusual plant. It grows two to three feet high, with steel blue flowers on strong silvery stems. It is deer resistant and drought tolerant. Coreopsis (tickseed) is a favorite old fashioned cottage garden flower. If you want it to flower all summer you have to diligently deadhead it or it will go to seed quickly but it is worth the work. All plants in a garden shouldn’t be tall, so think about some low growing ones that fill in spaces. Heuchera (coral bells) comes to mind for its beautiful and colourful foliage. There are many cultivars ofheuchera, some in copper colours and yet others in tantalizing lime green and even chocolate hues. This plant can take sun but it also appreciates a bit of shade. Lady’s mantle has an interesting lime shade and spreads rapidly. Perennial geranium is a wonderful mounding and spreading plant that produces flowers all summer long. The Johnson’s Blue variety is particularly interesting as it produces a rare trueblue flower. Perennial geraniums come in a wide variety of colours from white to pinks, reds, purples and blue. Don’t forget the sedums. There is a very wide range of sedums on the market these days and they are just perfect for filling in small areas or tucking into a rock garden. Including annuals ensures that there is bloom in the garden when the perennials begin to fade back. Zinnias and marigolds are old fashioned favorites and make lovely bouquets to bring into the cottage. There is a tall variety of nicotiana that is white and beautifully fragrant. The blossoms come out in the evening and stay open all night. Plant it near a patio or seating area where you can pick up the fragrance as you walk by or sit near it.
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County gives Pirates $2,000 to help with playoff run Picton league’s first provincial finalist since 1996 Chad Ibbotson
Staff writer
The Picton Pirates received solid backing from municipality on Tuesday as council voted to provide some funding for the club's trip to Essex for their Schmalz Cup final series against the 73's. Councillors voted to pledge $2,000 toward the hockey club's travel expenses as they trek to Essex, which is about 26 kilometres southeast of Windsor. The money will come out of council's public relations budget. The motion, passed at Tuesday's council meeting, says council “desires to ac-
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knowledge outstanding achievements that bring positive recognition to the municipality.� The motion also notes that the Pirates are the first Empire B Junior C Hockey League team since the 1995-1996 Napanee Raiders to make it to the
Schmalz Cup final. Pirates secretary/treasurer Nancy Woods and coach and general manager Ryan Woodward spoke to council on Tuesday. Woods said the club's yearly operating budget is approximately $80,000. She said regular season sponsors help raise approximately 20 per cent of that budget in dollars and services in kind. She said fans and pre-paid pass holders raise another 52 per cent of the budget while the other 28 per cent is raised through weekly bingo and community partnership fundraising events. “As exciting as getting to the finals is, it has raised our expenses,� Woods said. “We will be travelling Essex, staying overnight, a feeding 25 hungry men and team staff.� Woods thanked the com-
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munity and fans for their support leading up to the final. She gave special thanks to 20 businesses and individuals — only two of which are sponsors during the regular season — who helped raised $4,800 as of Tuesday afternoon toward the cost of the trip. Woodward said the team has worked extremely hard to make it to the provincial final for the first time in team history. He said it's an exciting time. “It was especially nice to see so many councillors at Games 1 and 2 this past weekend,� he said. “It's clear that our partnership with Prince Edward County has never been stronger.� He said the team's on-ice success has generated a lot of excitement and publicity for Prince Edward County, noting 1,500 fans attended the first two games of the final at the Prince Edward Community Centre. “The publicity and media attention has brought hundreds of people to our town and while they're here they're spending money at our local businesses,� he said. Councillor Terry Shortt said the Pirates have done an outstanding job. “It's heartwarming to see a small-town team do so well against competition from much larger populated areas. It just shows the strength of our athletic teams here,� he said. “It's great for the town, great reflection on us as a county and I don't see any reason not to support this.� Councillor Bev Campbell was also supportive. “I can't think of a better way to spend council's PR money,� she said.
QHC’s Egberts expresses disappointment in position HOSPITAL, from page 1
“It's simple. We want control of the hospital,� Finnegan said. A local hospital board member for eight years (three of which he served as chair) prior to the 1998 amalgamation of PECMH, Trenton Memorial Hospital, Belleville General Hospital and North Hastings Hospital, Finnegan can recall vividly the days of a 42-bed operation where a small four person finance department kept a vigilant eye on the pursestrings and administrator Monty Boultbee made sure the operations of the county's hospital ran as smooth as possible. “We had an operating room and Dr. Earl Taylor handled the surgeries-broken bones, gall bladders and the like-We had a full service kitchen and I remember Dr. Norah Connell telling nutritious food is an important part of healing,� Finnegan said. Infrastructure projects were completed as money became available and while There were issues popping up, the small and dedicated board that worked through it. “We weren't always in the black and there were some small deficits but but we shored that up in appropriate time,� Finnegan said. “I think if people from Prince Edward County had control of this hospital, we could run it again. My biggest concern is went from 42 beds down to 16 currently and they want to take four of those. There isn't any
resemblance to what was there in 1998. What happens next time QHC needs money to balance its budget? What are they going to take then? What are they going to cut?� A current member of the hospital's foundation that sources and receives funds for capital medical equipment, Finnegan figures that the local citizenry would step up and support a locally governed hospital even greater than it has in the past few years. “There is a real concern in the community right now that people are scared to give (to the foundation) because they think every piece of the medical equipment is going to wind up in Belleville at BGH,� Finnegan added. Asked for reaction to the County delegation's request for the local hospital to be removed from QHC, president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts said she was disappointed. “I am disappointed that some in the community believe that they need to separate from QHC and we don't believe that would be in the best interest of patients for that community,� Egberts told the Gazette after the monthly board meeting in Belleville Tuesday evening. “At the same time, if the community really believes that, they need to take those issues to the Local Health Integration Network and the Ministry of Health. In the meantime we will provide the best possible hospital-based care at PECMH,� she said.
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QHC board passes $195-million operating plan for 2013-2014 Hospital corporation to receive less funding from the province despite inflationary pressures forcing it to spend more Jason Parks
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If the recently passed fiscal year was a budgetary balance beam for the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC), you can safely assume they are trading that gym apparatus for a tight rope in 2013-2014 The board members of QHC passed the $195-million 2013-2014 operating plan at their monthly meeting in Belleville Tuesday evening and it's a plan with a lot of assumptions that can deliver the hospital to a balanced budget position in March, 201-4 if everything falls their way. Brad Herrington, QHC's vice-president of finance led board members through the development of the plan which started with a $10million gap thanks to a shift in the way the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care will be funding hospitals. These belt tightening measures mean QHC, like most hospitals in the province, will be tasked with doing more with less. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are receiving less cash at the same time as there are inflationary pressures â&#x20AC;&#x201D;drug costs and staff commitments are just two examples and these costs make up a very significant portion of that $10 million,â&#x20AC;? Herrington told board members. In order to shore up this gap, QHC began the operating plan process last fall with six teams examining
the administrative operations, the revenue branch and four clinical teams that examined medical practices. Through close examination that took months to complete, QHC was able to find cost savings strategies by changing the delivery of delivery of care by diverting less urgent patients away from emergency rooms; managing alternate level of care patient loss better; eliminating and consolidating some services and downsizing the number of beds and human health resources staffing at hospitals including Prince Edward County Memorial. These realizations and assumptions took QHC partway over the $10 million gap, however, $3.6 million remained. On Tuesday, Herrington took the board through further budgetary assumptions developed in the last two months that will allow them to present a balanced budget to the South East Local Health Integration Network in the near future. Among them include a change in the way QHC files its HST. In line with an aggressive strategy that other hospitals have undertaken, the hospital has filed an election to segregate its commercial and noncommercial activities, a move that, if approved by Revenue Canada, will realize a significant one time recovery and an annualized
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pick up moving forward. Drug utilization patterns, lab utilization strategies, surgical program efficiencies, ambulatory changes, reducing material usage , orientation hour reductions and managing vacancies of non-critical staff are other measures that are to be implemented in order to keep QHC out of the red this coming fiscal year. But the measures do expose the operation should they not go all the way to their projected targets.â&#x20AC;&#x153;The risks (in 2013-14) are much
more significant than last year. This is an aggressive budget and we are in an uncertain time. We don't have all of the appropriate information to quantify the budget,â&#x20AC;? Herrington said, alluding to a delay from the Ministry of Health in getting firm numbers for the upcoming year Another risk is timing. A number of measures won't kick in until the middle of the year, meaning the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenditure rate will exceed its funding sources early on.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;The budget is designed to get us back to a balanced budget at the end of March, 2014, but there is risk with that,â&#x20AC;? Herrington said. President and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts praised staff for developing the balanced operating plan and admitted that everyone will need to be pulling together to keep QHC in a balanced position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a very challenging year ahead of us. Yes, we are balanced on paper but we have a lot of
strategies to be implemented and some require behaviour changes to take place to be able to deliver a balanced budget at the end of the year. So it will be a year where we will need everyone engaged in projects to bring the best information to the table and really working together,â&#x20AC;? she said. In addition to the operating budget, the hospital closed the books on the 2012-13 balance sheet and finished the year with a $171,000 surplus.
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A SPRING day is the time to clean eavestroughs, flowerbeds cleaned, gardens rototilled, get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul 613-393-5021. AFFORDABLE MAINTENANCE: Interior/exterior painting, carpentry, decks. Bob, 613-476-4789
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CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117 or Jenny 613243-7204. JULIE'S CLEANING Service has openings all day Monday & Tuesdays 613-848-0798.
DO U NEED HELP? Wadforth Property Maintenance is available for lawn cleaning or cutting, cleaning up brush and removal of any scrap that needs to be removed. ALSO small ditch work or work that needs use of small Kobota backhoe, dock repairs. Give us a call 613-476-7166 or 613-849-8581.
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HANDYMAN FOR HIRE: affordable home repair and improvements. Carpentry, paint-ing, drywall, decks, sheds, lawn maintenance and cleanup, or just about anything else you need done. Contact Frank at 613-4768741 or email to louderwheeler@sympatico.ca INDOOR/OUTDOOR Masonry, small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backings, pointing, basement repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick and block work. Small decks and small deck repairs. Call George 613393-2144 or 363-263-0027.
HELP WANTED
County Holiday Homes, a vacation rental & property management agency in PEC, is now accepting applications for summer housekeeping. For more details, visit www.countyholidayhomes.com /Home/Jobs or call 613-476-5993.
EXPERIENCED LEAD COOK required for Hoy@Huff's. Creative, some management experience an asset. Reply to chefmichaelhoy@gmail.com HUFF ESTATES Winery seeks experienced full & p/t servers for summer patio season. Customer service-driven, organized, knowledge of cuisine/wine. Reply to chefmichaelhoy@gmail.com LOOKING FOR Tennis Coach and players in Waupoos. 613-476-3116. OUTERBANKS DELI- NOW HIRING. All summer positions: You must have be hard working with an effervescent personality and a desire to learn; Ice-cream attendant, Delicatessen, Coffee Barista, Cash Service Representative and Managerial Positions. Please forward resume to natasha.clark@hotmail.com
WANTED HANDYMAN for affordable home repair and improvements. Phone 613-393-1357 WANTED: ADULTS who want to improve their skills, upgrade their education, study for the GED, get a job, improve their reading and math, prepare for the PSW course, and learn in a safe and friendly environment. Call Prince Edward County Learning Centre, 613-476-1811. It's Free!
EDUCATION
HAVE YOU been wondering about training opportunities? Prince Edward Learning Centre offers a wide range, with something for everyone. Call 613-476-1811. It's Free!
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COMING EVENT
ATTENTION Veterans, Spouses, Dependants of Veterans The Provincial Service Officer Patricia Royle will be visiting Br #78 Legion Picton the week of May 13th, 2013. Anyone wishing to talk with her please call Mike Slatter at 613-476-6071 or the Picton Legion at 613-476-3648 Leave your name and phone number so you can be contacted for the actual date & time. Thank You, BR #78 Legion Service Officer Mike Slatter
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COMING EVENTS
Cruise Night
MEMORIAMS
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
DEATHS
DEATHS
CanadianTire Parking Lot
Thurs. May 2 6pm - 8pm
Info: 613-476-1621 Laverne
JENNIFER BRANT & Mustang Dance, April 27, 8pm to 12 am. $12/person. Light lunch. Orange Lodge, York Rd. TMT KNIGHTS OF Columbus 10308 "Country Music Jamboree" May 4th, St. Gregory's School Gym. Dinner 6pm, show 7pm. $12 for dinner & show, $6. for show only. Open microphone. 613-476-3902
Come Join us for a
Victorian Tea
Celebrating 100 years of our Church on Main Street St. Mary Magdalene Church Hall 335 Main Steet, Picton
Wednesday, May 1 1:30 to 3:30pm
Enjoy an assortment of sandwiches and sweets served in period costume $7 per person For reservations cal1: 613-476-7205 or 613-476-2618
SPECIAL NOTICE HERITAGE HALL
BUFFET DINNER CHICKEN & RIBS Sunday, April 28th
Serving 4pm - 7pm $10 per person
613-476-2342 166 County Rd 6 *No Reservations
DYSON, Sandra Jane
Robert Garbutt
March 17, 1939 - April 29, 2008
In loving memory of my dear husband, Robert We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there. Marilyn & Family
Sam Struthers
In loving memory of a dear son and brother Sam, who passed away April 23, 2011. You had a smile for every one You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold. To us you were so special What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts That you were here today. Love and miss you always Mom, Dad, Cathy, Stephen and Tracy
DEATH
MEMORIAM
McCONNELL- Elwood. In loving memory of a dear brother who passed away April 23/2011. As we look upon his picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so sull sunshine, And smile for one and all. Dear Elwood you are not forgotten Though on earth you are no more Still in memory you are with us. As you always were before. Forever in our hearts. Love sisters Loretta, Helena, Fern.
Whattam Funeral Home
ADAMS, Olive
With family by her side after a brief illness at Quinte Health Care Prince Edward County Memorial on Saturday February 16th, 2013. Olive Adams, of Picton, at the age of 93. Beloved wife for sixty-one years of the late Harry. Loved mother of Sandra and her husband Alan Proctor of St. Lambert, Quebec and Penelope Adams and her husband Mark Guzewski of Ottawa. Proud grandma of Derek (Stacey), Graham (Desse), Roanne (Eric), Virginia (Jason) and Ian (Amy) and greatgrandma of nine. Remembered by her cousin Ken Morand. A celebration of Olive’s life will be held at Whattam Funeral Home on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 2pm. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only please) Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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MILNER, Fleta Maizie
At the Streamway Villa, Cobourg, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Maizie Milner (nee Connor), at the age of 96. Beloved mother of Dianna Melville of Crofton, Barbara (Richard Murray) and Donna Pettingill all of Picton and John (Betty) of Port Hope. Dear grandmother of Scott, Brian, Tina, Robert and David, sister of the late Perry, Jack, Jim and Jennie and best friend of Dawson Power. Mrs. Milner rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613-476-5571. A graveside service was held in Cherry Valley Cemetery on Tuesday, April 23 at 2pm. The Reverend Robert Jones officiated. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (cheques only, please). www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
WILLIAMS, Christopher Gerald
JAMES, Patricia Rose Otober 15, 1952 – April 21, 2013
CARDS OF THANKS
Mrs. Harvey, staff & students at Kente School, I would like to thank each and everyone for throwing me a retirement party. What a surprise! Thanks for all the gifts, cards and emails. A special thanks to former staff for attending, it was great seeing everyone. It was a pleasure working with each of you. Thanks for your support, kindness & thoughtfulness. I hope to drop by for a visit. Thanks Wayne Hope. The children of the late Ruth Calver wish to sincerely thank our family and friends who supported our Mother and us over the past years. To the McFarland Home staff, who cared for our Mother with dignity and respect, deeply appreciated. For those who remain at McFarland Home our hearts are with you. Thank you to Whattam Funeral Home staff for their dedication and warmth shown to us during this sad time. Thanks especially to Ben. Love from Susan, Alan, Chris and Frank John.
BURTCH, Wendell Horace
Peacefully passed away at Finlandia Nursing Home, Sudbury on February, 2nd, 2013, at the age of 96. Dear husband of the late Eileen. Lovingly remembered by his children Perle (Frank) of Peterborough and Alan (Carol) of Sudbury. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Christopher, Sarah, Michael and Melissa and great-grandfather of Davis, Mila, Isaac, Annika, Sheldon, Avery and PaytonMarie. A Funeral Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Monday, May 6th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Monday, April 15th, 2013 at Toronto General Hospital, after a long 5-month battle to survive lung transplant surgery. Beloved daughter of the late Elsworth and Doris Ferguson (Monroe) Picton. Loved mother of Tammy Derusha, Belleville and grandmother to Tyler. Dear sister to Pat Badgley (Roy), Picton; Linda Williamson (Bruce), Picton; Marilyn Swindon (Tony), Lakeside Drive; Betty Dulmage (Ken), Picton; Ron Ferguson, Mayerthorp, Alberta; Robert Ferguson (Penny), Picton; Larry Ferguson (Hamilton) and special sister to Lori and Cathy. A Celebration of Sandra’s life to be held at the Elks Lodge, Sunday afternoon, May 5th from 2-4. All friends and family welcome to share memories and stories.
On Sunday April 21, 2013, at home, our beloved Patricia left us after a long struggle with cancer with her loving husband and adoring daughters at her side. Pat will be forever loved by her best friend and husband of over 40 years, Gary James. Daughters Nicole (Jason Burggraaf), Christina (Aron Roe) and Jennifer (Ben Gardiner) are forever grateful to have been able to call her “Mom”. Pat’s greatest pride in life were her grandchildren Izaac, Elizabeth, Maxwell, Alexander and Patrick. Pat is also survived by her sisters Linda Bell (Bill), Cindy Coates (Steve) and brothers Fred Harrison (Shirley), David Harrison (Jo-Ann) and Bob Harrison (Lori) as well as brother-in-law Leon James (Shirley). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her beloved parents Grace and Johnny Harrison. Pat will be sorely missed by best friends and neighbours Scott and Paula Logan. She will also be remembered by countless, longtime friends and “The Reitman Girls” whom she so enjoyed working with. The family is appreciative for the guidance and compassion given by Dr. Trang, Dr. Asmis, nurse Kim and the CCAC. Also a sincere thank you to Drs. Ted Gardiner and Sharon Collins for sharing both their friendship and knowledge. Visitations were held at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre,138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior, where friends paid their respects on Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday April 25, 2013. Funeral service was held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. John Hyland officiated. Cremation to follow the service. Luncheon followed in The Boyce Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (www.colorectal-cancer.ca) would be greatly appreciated. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca
Christopher passed away on April 19th, 2013 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. He will be dearly missed by his aunt and uncle Peg and George Woolmer of Toronto and Guelph, aunt Pat Tuck of Corfe Mullen, England and by his many cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Verdon Williams and his brother Richard. He was well known for his painting and other pursuits of an artistic nature. The family wishes to thank the medical staff of the Picton and Kingston hospitals for their kind and proficient care during Chris' illness. Heartfelt thanks are also extended to his friends Lee Turner and Pat Donovan for their steadfast support and willing helpfulness throughout the last month's of Chris' life. Cremation with a private family remembrance has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton.
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Saturday, April 27 Saturday, May 4 9am - 4pm Antiques, Jewellery, Household Goods, Designer Clothes.
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PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK is having a
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YARD SALE Saturday, April 27th (rain or shine) 8am - 1pm 980 County Rd. 8 Furniture, collectibles, and much more!
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
AT 9:30 A.m. ON SITE FARm AUCTION SALE OF DUANE DYCK ESTATE, FRANKFORD DIRECTIONS: From 401 at Wallbridge Loyalist Road Take Grills Rd. west to the end. Turn right & follow 3 Kms. to Platt Rd. Turn onto Platt Rd. & follow to sale site at 545. Kubota B7610 4WD tractor with LA303-1 loader ( like new with 288 Hrs). Kubota B5320 carry all, Cockshutt 540 gas tractor/ trip bucket loader, Landpride 3PTH 7’ scraper blade, Kongskilde 3PTH 10’ cultivator, 3PTH 9 disc disc plough, 3PTH model 39 set of 8’ discs, Massey Ferguson “81” 9 ft. haybine, 4 bar side delivery rake, flat bottom hay rake, 30 ft. pipe frame elevator/ motor, MF 220 3PTH 8’ cultivator, Dearborn 3PTh 2 furrow plough, Missouri Mule garden cultivator, Cockshutt 3PTH 3F plough, 3PTH single furrow plough, Dearborn 3PTH 8ft. cultivator, 2 furrow sulky plough, MF garden cultivator, 3PTH drag bucket, JD 14 run seed drill’grass box, IH 16 run seed drill/ grass box, 3PTH 4 shank chisel plow, 4’ land packer, 3 drum field roller, Trail type one way on steel, 8 ft. drag discs, MF # 74 3pth 4F plough, Oliver 3PTH 3F plough, Cockshutt horse drawn mower, Dump rake, MH grain binder, Corn binder, 8’ x 4’ utility trailer, snow mobile trailer,wood wagon, manual bale stooker & forks, George White 3PTH 12” post hole auger, 3PTH 7’ cut mower, 2 loader buckets, 3PTH PTO driven buzz saw, 2 trail type 8 ft. cultivators, several other ploughs & cultivators, large qty. of rough cut lumber, roofing steel, qty. of scaffolding, 3 stock water tanks, farm gates, fencing supplies, new “T” bar stakes, cast iron seats, manual tire changer, walking plough, scuffler, 2 lawn aerators, lawn roller, 8ft. x 6inch galvanized culvert, Qty. of big “O” tile, MF tractor weights, large number of shop tools. Cedar rails & posts, Troy built walk behind weed eater, tiller, Yard Machines edger, 6500 watt generator, 1300 watt generator in box, forks, shovels & numerous other pieces. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com TERmS: Cash, Debit, Visa, mC or Cheque/ID Lunch available Estate and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident
BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS
Selling Antique & Collectors Items from a Brighton Home Sunday, April 28 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to include: Large Amount of Smalls, Collection of Perfume Bottles Crystal, Jewellery, Collector’s Items, Royal Doulton Figures, Porcelain, Oriental Items, Books & Linens Furniture to include: Large Refinished Office Desk, Antique Oak Filing Cabinet, Bedroom Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Small Tables & Chairs. Large Collection of Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Prints to include: 4 Signed A.J. Casson Woodcuts. Watch Web Site for Updates. Large Indoor 1/2 PRICE Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser Looking for quality estates or single items for upcoming auctions www.brightonestateauctions.com 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223
WEDNESDAY, mAY 1
AT 5:00 P.m. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Coca cola chest cooler, walnut dining room table, child’s roll top desk, round kitchen table, set of 4 chairs, wicker loveseat, assorted tables, lamps, qty. of smalls including Hart Lazier crock, old wash board, Large set of J& G Meakin dishes “Gainsborough” pattern, a digital computer produce scale, store “open” sign, bikes, qty. of videos, numerous dishes, glass & china & many other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
MONDAY, APRIL 29th - 1PM
ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE at South Fredericksburg Hall (Note - new hall) ANTIQUES: Drop leaf table; parlour table; chest of drawers; blanket box; steeple clock; music chest; Hart & Lazier Belleville blue crock & Picton C jug; 1920's crazy quilt; slot machine; Picton double egg crate; airplane table lamp; stain glass windows; 2 military pictures; 2 large steel rake wheels; FURNITURE: Chesterfield & chair; glass top coffee & end tables; ceramic floor& table lamps; single bed, box & matt; oak table & 4 chairs; kitchen table & 2 chairs; chest of drawers; sofa bed; good selection of china & glass; Blue Mountain; Carnival; Depression; Pinwheel, etc; 2 fridges; 30" & 24" stoves; 2 dehumidifiers; 2 microwaves; freezer; vacuum; TOOLS: Wood lathe; table saw; bandsaw; sander & other small tools; 17.5 MTD riding lawnmower; push mower; 13.5 snow blower; BBQ; patio storage box; portable ice hut; treadmill; fold down wheelchair; NO BUYER’S PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Watch www.lambertauctions.ca or Napanee Beaver for listing for next sale
WEDNESDAY, mAY 1
AT 10:00 Am ESTATE AUCTION PLUS PRIVATE COLLECTIONS SALE CONDUCTED AT BELLEVILLE AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAmE CLUB 170 ELmWOOD DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, ON 2 miles EAST of Belleville on “Old Highway # 2 and turn NORTH for ½ mile. ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES including oak china cabinet with curved glass sides and mirrored backsplash, Victorian sideboard with leaded glass doors, burled panels and marble top, Gibbard solid cherry oval dining table with 6 Queen Anne style chairs, oak and glass stacking barristers bookcases, Empire style dresser with burled front, mahogany finish corner cabinet, walnut drop front secretary with upper glass doors , mahogany drop front secretary with upper glass doors and lower drawers, mahogany ladies dresser with shield mirror, cherry drop leaf table, oak fireplace mantle with side columns and leaded glass, Art deco style fireplace mantle, oak drop leaf gateleg table, walnut hall table, washstands, oak combination bookcase/secretary, oak Mission style sideboard, child’s oak Morris chair, walnut coal scuttle, parlour tables, press back chairs, pine harvest style dining table, Eastlake style chest of drawers with burled front, Victorian dressing screen, marble top 3 drawer chest of drawers, oak hall mirror, pine storage cupboard, pine dry sink, buggy seat, Cranberry pickle cruet, Royal Albert dinnerware “Lorraine”,Royal Albert dinnerware “Val D’or”, Swaroski crystals signed Handel table lamp, slag glass panel lamps, table lamp with hand painted shade, granite ware, toilet set pieces, Beswick horses, Royal Doulton figurines, hand painted china, silver tea service, chest of silver, Staffordshire fireside dogs, opalescent glass, cigarette silks, 10k,14k band rings, sterling silver rings, several oil paintings and prints, antique and vintage Canadian History and art books, tin signage, hanging lamp with brass font, figural clock with marble base, cast iron parlour stove, cast iron toy, tin toy, SELLING AT 1 Pm CORBETT ESTATE VEHICLE- 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 4 door sedan with 121,000 kms, many extras- sells certified and e tested; ATV 2002 Suzuki 500cc 4 wd ATV with front mount winch excellent condition;1940 Ford 9N gas tractor-completely restored; 16 ft cedar strip Peterboro style canoe – excellent condition; Numerous other articles. TERmS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos
FRIDAY, mAY 3
Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. #12 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre Check next week’s paper and website for details. Also for Sale but not part of auction are 3 trailers, 2005 Coachman Chaparral Fifth wheel 27ft, 1997 Newmar American Star Fifth wheel 30ft. www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates and Commercial sales on site. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732.
SATURDAY, mAY 4
AT 9:30 A.m. AUCTION SALE - LGE QTY. OF HORSE TACK & FLOCK OF SHEEP DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Selling at 9:30 A.m. - Antique foot powered leather rivet punch, Antique leather cutting machine, western pony parade saddle/ breast plate, English riding saddle, 9 saddle stands, a number of pony & horse bridles, qty. of new horse & pony shoes & boxes of new horse shoe nails, 5 saddle pads, saddle blankets, 2 burlap horse blankets, wall hanging blanket rack, large number of leather & nylon halters, 3 collars, set of hames, set of harness, single set of pony driving harness, driving reins, assortment of buckles, snaps, decorator chrome, thread etc., a qty. of western & English clothing including clothes, cowboy boots, hats, belts, purses, jewelry & more. Qty. of horse shampoo, linaments, harness dressing polish, hoof polishes, show sheen & much more. Selling after the tack - Case 995 2WD tractor/ Frey Quicktach 830 loader & canopy (low reserve), bale spear, manure bucket, JD 1240 4 row corn planter with insecticide boxes. Lawn sweeper (new). Immediately after the horse tack auction will be the sale of an 80 head flock of sheep. There are texel ewes, texel cross dorper ewes, yearling dorper cross ewes, some with lambs at their side. A pen of 4 dorset ewes (2 purebred) sell due in June. A katadhin ram also sells. This is a good healthy flock of sheep. Consignments are being accepted for this sale. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
SATURDAY, mAY 4
AT 10:00 Am AUCTION SALE - CHISHOLm’S (Roslin) LTD. ROSLIN, ON 12 miles north of Belleville on Highway #37 and turn east at Roslin on Shannonville Road for 2 miles 32nd ANNUAL STOCK REDUCTION SALE Quantity of 1” & 2” rough lumber, quantity of 1” & 2” dressed lumber, Kiln dried hardwoods, pressure treated lumber, white cedar decking, assortment of pine lumber, tongue and grooved pine/ white cedar V- joint, tongue and groove pine flooring, windows, doors, assorted plywood, assorted siding, steel roofing, TimBr-Mart Builders hardware. LUNCH AVAILABLE Business as usual at Chisholm TimBr-Mart 8 AM to 12 PM on day of sale. Visa & MC accepted by Chisholm’s CHISHOLmS 613-477-2920 TERmS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
A fresh twist on old parables Godspell musical delivers a Jesus people can relate with AdAm BrAmBurger
Staff writer
Community Building Though Godspell had a fairly simple plot, it featured
a lot of action on stage and few opportunities for any members of the large ensemble to leave the boards at Mt. Tabor over the past two weekends. (Submitted photo)
PICTON GOLF CLUB EXPERIENCED FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Picton Golf & Country Club is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest golf properties, established in 1907. A semiprivate club, PGCC boasts one of the finest courses in the region, spectacular vistas, waterfront dining and competitive membership and green fee rates, making it a popular choice for local and seasonal residents, as well as being a destination for vacationers and tourists. Picton Golf & Country Club is currently seeking a seasoned Food & Beverage Manger, to oversee operations in the Clubhouse, and on the golf course. Responsibilities include:
â&#x20AC;˘ Food & Beverage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; managing all aspects of the kitchen, dining room, bar, on course service and half way house, menu development, supplier contracts. â&#x20AC;˘ Human Resources - staff hiring, training, scheduling, overall management and payroll. â&#x20AC;˘ Accounting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; daily and monthly reconciliations, purchasing, inventory control and reporting, banking and deposits. â&#x20AC;˘ Reporting -monthly reporting to the Board of Directors. â&#x20AC;˘ Health & Safety - insuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements. â&#x20AC;˘ Event Management â&#x20AC;&#x201C; scheduling and managing all banquets and special events.
The successful candidate will have considerable experience in food service management, preferably in a member driven, or semi private golf club environment, exceptional customer service skills, team building and human resources management skills, knowledge of financial reporting systems and the ability to work collaboratively to realize overall marketing and communications objectives. Computer skills are essential.
The position reports to a volunteer board of directors, and is considered to be a valued member of the management team.
Please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, to board@pictongolf.ca by May 15. While we appreciate all submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.pictongolf.ca Facebook/PictonGolf
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living the lessons Cast members of the Marysburgh Mummers production of Godspell act out one of the many Biblical parables included in the script by writer John-Michael Tebelak. (Submitted photo)
nell, who played a compassionate, yet powerful messiah. The life of Jesus and his ministry to the community around him was carried along nicely in song as musical director Sharon Wickett led a band and chorus through Stephen Schwartzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; catchy book of songs like Day By Day, Save the People, and Learn Your Lessons Well.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, this version of Godspell was effective because it was able to share the story on a level most people could relate to â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an event happening in their time, with the involvement of the people. The lessons, shared in an abandoned church as Mt. Tabor was before the Mum-
mers arrived, felt as though they could have come to anyone in the crowd. As director Monica Alyea said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I left the theatre smiling with a whole new sense of possibility about understanding the Jesus I had grown up with â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the sombre faced one standing among the sheep.â&#x20AC;? The Mummers delivered an uplifting show. It had many characters and much colour, but in the end, it stands because of a simple message and a simple delivery. Godspell challenged its audiences to review what they believe and how they act among their own community. That alone was worth the price of admission.
This day helps brings it back into the public eye but really that mind set should be there all year round,â&#x20AC;? she added. Families were out in force, cleaning up not just road-
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greer’s goals Empire Junior C MVP Even Greer tries to stuff the puck in from behind the goal line during Game 1 of the OHA Junior C finals. Greer had a goal and three assists in the opening contest. The Pirates split the first two games of the series at home last weekend and they will travel to Essex for Game 3 on Saturday..(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Pirates, Essex split in Picton to start Schmalz finals Home side wins opener 4-1, then falls 3-2 before heading on road Chad Ibbotson
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The teams sit on even footing after two games as the Picton Pirates travel to Essex for Games 3 and 4 of their Schmalz Cup final series against the 73's. The Pirates took a big 4– 1 win in Game 1 on Saturday before suffering a tough defeat in a 3–2 contest on Sunday. “The boys worked hard in the opening weekend. Both teams had to feel each other out a little bit and make some adjustments on the fly,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “The games were fast, intense, and close to the very end.” He said the team was looking forward to a week of practice and some adjustments before heading into Game 3 this Saturday. Woodward said there were a lot of penalties called in the first two games of the series, but said his team won't be using that as an excuse. “Both teams had to deal with that,” he said. “We have to find a way to work our way out of that situation. We want to be more
boltIng ahead Picton Pirate Cole Bolton leads his line back to the bench after scoring the opening goal in the
OHA Junior C Schmalz Cup Finals on Saturday evening. Picton won Game 1 of the best of seven series 4-1. Bolton was a thorn in the 73’s side throughout the game, drawing a number of penalties.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
disciplined. We don't want to play the game shorthanded sitting in the box, we want to play five-onfive.” Cole Bolton got the Pirates on the right track in Game 1, giving Picton the lead at 13:47 of the opening frame. The 73's held a slim 18–11 shot advantage through the first 20 minutes, but Bolton's remained the only goal of the period.
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The second period looked to be a frustrating one for Picton as the team was called for five straight minor penalties and a 10minute game misconduct in 10-minute span. Midway through the period Scott Bromley tied the game for Essex with a power-play goal. Again the 73's held a slim shot advantage at 19–14, but the Pirates were able to regain the
lead when Levi George connected with Evan Greer and Braeden Walsh to find the back of the net at 17:43. The Pirates came on in the third while Essex found themselves piling up penalty minutes. Jack Davison found the back of the net with a power-play goal at 5:28 with both Marco Canzoneri and Ryan Muzzin in the box. Greer then added an
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even-strength goal at 12:08 to make it 4–1. The Pirates held the shot advantage in the third and kept the 73's off the board for the final 20 minutes to take the win. “We played a really solid, sound third period. We just tried to win every shift; being on the right side of the puck at all times, and keeping our feet moving,” said Woodward. “The guys worked really hard, the
guys were hungry, and the guys played with good intensity and focus.” Game 2 was also a penalty-filled affair. With Essex's Jordan Ryan giving the 73's a lead just three minutes in, the Pirates were out-shot 16–8 through the first period. Woodward said the Pirates focused on winning the one-on-one battles to start the second. “We had to start defending better in our own end and support the puck in the offensive zone; getting in on the forecheck and working their D down low,” Woodward said. However, both teams were forced to rely heavily on their power-play and penalty-killing units as the teams combined for 14 minor penalties and two game misconducts in the middle frame. The Pirates were able to make the most of their opportunities. At 5:59 of the second Kenny Murduff evened the score with a power-play goal from Ryan Sizer and Greer. Murduff then tallied an unassisted goal to move Picton into the lead. With both Brandon Peever and Steve Csanyi in the box to open the third, the 73's were able to even the score on the back of an Alex Garon power-play goal.
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The PECI Junior Rugby Panthers showed they have a penchant for opportunism Friday as they opened their Bay of Quinte season with a 35-5 victory over the East Northumberland Dragons. With a cold rain driving sideways early off the kick, the Panthers capitalized on good field position as their forwards bowled over the Brighton squad in scrums to set up Mason Norlock for the game’s first try. The Panthers stuck with their power game following a successful convert by Norlock and it wasn’t long before they were staring down the try line yet again. With the Dragons committing two infractions close to their own goal, the Panthers found themselves running a penalty play from the Dragon’s fivemetre line. The team just needed one pass to register a major score as the forwards engaged, then Norlock flipped the ball out to fly half Matthew Cairns who touched it down. Again, Norlock put a successful kick
through the uprights. Norlock said through the first 20 minutes, the team did most of what it wanted to do to establish a lead. “We just went down to the rucks and powered through them,” he said. “Quick kicks, short passes, nothing too big, nothing too risky. We just tried to get it past the goal line.” In fact, the Panthers were winning the ball so easily in the forward bunch they received a bit of scorn from coach Rob Furmidge and his staff for not committing more bodies to getting the ball — a tactic that would likely hurt against a stronger foe. The second half would see the Panthers again create points from the chances presented to them. Shortly after the kickoff, the Panthers found themselves pressing near the goal line again with a five-metre scrum after a costly East Northumerland knock-on. Keith Petrusek grabbed an eight-man pick off the back of the successful scrum and used a second effort to pick his own ball off the turf and push forward to score. Cairns added the kick. Scrum half Colton Sills showed what a little hustle and a lot of smarts could do for him as he registered his team’s third try. Defending a Dragons’ scrum about 30 me-
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Wellington native Alex Yuill had plenty of hometown support this weekend as his Barrie Colts played the Belleville Bulls in the OHL Eastern Conference Finals. The Colts split the first two games of the series and Yuill participated in a spirited fight with the Bulls Chad Hefernan. Barrie is back in Belleville for Game 5 on Friday evening. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Pirates looking to keep game simple
PIRATES, from page 27
With the score now even both teams battled their way through the third period. The shots were even, but with just over six minutes left in the period Bromley found the back of the net to put Essex on top. The Pirates weren't able to answer. “It was a good game in terms of the teams were going back and forth. You have to be engaged for an entire 60 minutes at this time of the year,” Woodward said. Woodward said the team
will be trying to instill some adjustments during practice this week but said, ultimately, the team will focus on their own game. “We know we have to just play our game and focus on the Picton Pirates and come down there excited and hungry,” he said. “We're good on the road, we're focused on the road. We're going to need a determined effort and it's going to be about keeping the game simple and outworking them.” Woodward thanked all fans — including the many
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students who made signs, local businesses, and sponsors — for the support the team has received. “The support from all the people of Prince Edward County — Picton, Wellington, Bloomfield — across the county has been fantastic,” he said. “It's great to see that arena full and it's great to see the excitement of people in the county at this time of year cheering us on.” Puck drop for Game 3 is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Saturday in Essex and Game 4 Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Game 5 is slated to tkae place in Picton Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30.
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Sources close to the Ontario Hockey Association have told the Gazette that the organization may hold a hearing into the result of Game 1 in the Schmalz Cup final series. According to a source, the Essex 73’s raised an issue with the fact Pirates forward Evan Greer should have been ejected in the second period of the Saturday’s game after receiving his third stick infraction of the day 18:13 into the period. Greer remained in the game and drew an assist and a goal in the third period as part of a four-point effort for the Empire league’s regular season most valuable player. OHA teams are allowed to protest games within 48 hours of a game’s completion if they believe a game official’s rule interpretation gave the opposing team a distinct advantage. The sources said the OHA could address the issue as early as Wednesday afternoon (after the Gazette’s presstime). If it ruled in Essex’s favour, the game could be replayed following the point of that infraction. Stay tuned to the Gazette’s Twitter feed for more information.
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Panthers hope to set tone for winning season with road trip to Cooperstown area Bay of Quinte contenders gain new appreciation for their sport AdAm BrAmBurger
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The PECI Baseball Panthers are looking forward to a great season. With that in mind, they decided to set the tone in the best place imaginable. Through a partnership with Prince Edward County Minor Baseball, the Panthers loaded up a bus early Saturday morning to head to Cooperstown, NY — the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and arguably the birthplace of the sport. “It was the baseball mecca,” said coach Matt Ronan. “Some realized that and revered it. Others saw the significance when they went into the shrine and realized it. They’re starting to live and breathe this, they want it and are starting to recognize it’s more than just a game.” Ronan said before going into Cooperstown Sunday, the Panthers set up a doubleheader with the team from Oneonta High School, about 20 minutes souith of the fabled hall. He noted that for most of those players, baseball is their first
running review Andrew Dayton busts his way down the first base line as
coaches Rob Garden, left, and Chris Norman observe Monday.. The Panthers are focusing on the little details as they prepare to start the 2013 season. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
sport and their passion. He reported the Panthers held their own, trailing 3-1 in the seventh inning and ultimately losing 5-1 in a varsity game played through snow, sleet, rain, and hail. In a shortened junior varsity game of just four innings, the Grade 9 and 10 Panthers actually managed a 5-5 tie. Ronan said he was really pleased with his team’s hitting in that game.
Following the contests, the Panthers also had another educational experience as they watched the movie 42: The Jackie Robinson story as a team. Veteran pitcher and first baseman George Goddard said the weekend was a real boost for the club. “The level of baseball was definitely higher than we’ve seen, but we kept up,” he
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displaying all the inducted members’ plaques. The Panthers were back in Wellington this week, working on some of their weaknesses identified in New York, namely baserunning and communication. They’ll need those to be on today as they’ll start the year with perennial contender Centennial in the first half of a doubleheader in Melrose. Ronan said he expects his team to contend again for a Bay of Quinte title and possibly more. “It’s game by game, but this is a team stacked with talent and we expect them to be there in the end,” he said. “Each year the level of ball players we get is getting better.” The Panthers start with a deep pitching rotation that includes ace Matt Gallo, Goddard, lefty Patrick McPherson, Ryan Forrester, Andrew Dayton, and the hard-throwing Bob Wilson just returning from injury. In the field, it is deep all around. “We’re strongest up the middle if you look at our shortstop and second baseman (Kyle Gould and Phil
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• Prince Edward County century home • Completely renovated • Centrally located in the heart of Picton • Eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • 2 Vehicle detached garage • In an area of fine homes • Steps from the theater, fine dining, library, church, shops and the Picton Bay • 20 Min from the 401- 2 hours from Toronto $269,000. MLS 2124579 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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BAY OF QUINTE Enjoy this unique 2 bedroom log home which is nestled on a nice, deep waterfront lot in a quiet country community. Open kitchen & living area on main floor. Spacious 3 season sun room off the kitchen provides a panoramic view of the Bay of Quinte. Unfinished basement has walkout to back yard. Large deck at the rear of the house and covered front porch at the front is a quiet retreat for relaxation. Clean shoreline offers great location for swimming, fishing, boating & other water activites. $329,000 MLS 2130830 KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep cell 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net
CUTE!! Compact two-bedroom home, nicely-reno’d, with covered back porch. Situated on a fenced-in yard (great for pets!) & detached garage. Affordable for first-time buyer @ $159,000 MLS# 2132529 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net
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TIMELESS TRADITION $324,000 This Victorian home c1880 has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a sunny bright addition. Restored in Victorian style with gorgeous ceilings, wide base boards, handsome staircase, high ceilings and large windows. Become a part of the village that surrounds you as you stroll down street to all the quaint shops & eateries. A timeless tradition. MLS® 2121553 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
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JUST FOR YOU" In Picton`s newest & most prestigious condominium "The Edward". This 2 bdrm condo with open concept LR/DR features 9` ceilings, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, master bdrm w/walk-in closet, lrg 4pc bath w/separate shower stall. This unit provides 850 sq. ft of gracious living plus a 32 sq.ft. balcony. Walk to shops, theatre, restaurants & harbour. You will appreciate this beautifully appointed, high level security condominium in downtown Picton. $229,900 MLS 2131245 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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A COUNTY TREASURE 1875 era heritage home on a quiet country road. This property featured in Settlers Dream sits on approx 22 ac of land with creeks going through property on both sides of road. Lots of character & history. Features 3 bedrms, formal living rm with woodburning fireplace, formal dining room, boasts historical Maddy Young murals on walls. Country kitchen totally upgraded and propane fireplace. Ornate front porch. Large barn with heated workshop. Call for more details. MLS 2132699 SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. quinteisle.com Brokerage
REDGATE SUBDIVISION PHASE II CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN! Phase 2 of the popular PineRidge Sub-division has begun. Now Taking Reservations for spectacular Country lots with all the amenities of City living Full Municipal services to all 46 Lots. Freehold Townhomes are also available. Reservations are going well! Call for all the details.... HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900
PERFECT LOCATION Are you interested in operating a small vinyard, market garden or just having some extra land for hobbies & fun? 1200 sq. ft. detached steel clad building (insulated & heated) is perfect for a variety of uses. Sitting well back from the road, 4bdrm, 3bath, home w/double car garage. Lots of windows, spacious deck, family room w/ fireplace are just a few of it's many features. Offered at $389,900 MLS 2124674
Gorgeous waterfront lot on West Lake in the quaint community of Sheba`s Island. Facing west, beautiful sunsets, improved shoreline with steel seawall. This lot is beautifully treed, nicely landscaped, natural gas available. The property offers 103 feet of clean shoreline that is ideal for swimming and boating. Only minutes from the famous Sandbanks Provincial Park with miles of beaches on West Lake. $399,000 MLS 2132461
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$229,000
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$240,000
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Prime Picton Commercial. Well established Optical,eye care centre. Fully licenced bar/restaurant just opened under Shonseys Grill Excellent return on investment. Adjacent to large Municipal parking lot. Be a part of Pictons` booming downtown economy! MLS 2130170 HERB PLIWISCHKIES
$279,000
Bay of Quinte views from your master bedroom, kitchen, front room and deck. 3 bedroom bungalow with newer kitchen. Exclusive use of waterfront across the road. MLS 2127465 MARY JANE MILLS
$289,000
COUNTRY SETTING. Close to picturesque village of Milford. Featuring space for studio or office, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of living space & a cozy fireplace in living room plus full basement & garage/workshop. MLS 2130332 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN
$299,000
2 bdrm year round home on South Bay. Large open kitchen and living area. Could be a good source of income via weekly vacation rental. MLS 2132171 MARC OUELLETTE & COLLEEN GREEN
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$299,000
LOOKING FOR PRIVACY? Then come & visit this unique property! 5.75 acres with a charming house in immaculate condition, featuring 2 large bedrooms, large bathroom, living with fireplace, dining room & eat-in kitchen, plus a full, high, basement. If you need some acreage, come & check out this unique property. MLS 2127091 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN
$299,000
A great 4 yr. new quality Hickory built home in Wellington. Large eat in kitchen with centre island and sliding doors to south facing deck. 3 bdrm, 2 bath and just steps to tennis court, ball fields & Wellingtons Community Centre. MLS 2130091 RON & VERONICA NORTON
$319,000
3 bedroom raised bungalow on lovely 5 acre lot. Large open concept main floor, master bedroom with ensuite, full bath on lower level. Partially finished lower level has family room with pellet stove. MLS 2131031 MARC OUELLETTE & COLLEEN GREEN
$339,900
Beautiful custom-built 2 yr old family home, 2 ac lot on Salem Road, easy commute to Belleville, Picton & Trenton. Well maintained home, lovely front entrance landing & staircase to second floor, 2 piece bath and spacious front room and dining area with large windows and an abundance of natural light. MLS 2131698 MARY JANE MILLS
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$349,000
Terrific location in the heart of Picton. Modernized commercial building. Full basement. Could be duplexed or triplexed. Vendor will consider financing with good credit history. MLS 2131185 HERB PLIWISCHKIES
$395,000
Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, cape cod style home, overlooking long reach. Spacious eat in kitchen, lots of room for family or entertaining with additional sunken living room & doors to patio with multi level decking at rear of home. Two car attached garage boasts a second storey, unfinished and ready for your creative touches. MLS 2132084 TONY SCOTT
$479,000
CIRCA 1890 – PICTON. Gracious solid-brick centre hall plan – completely restored from walls in, preserving original character while including modern conveniences & updated mechanicals. Includes double car garage & large lot. MLS 2132362 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN
$499,000
GLENORA RD. WATERFRONT. Well-built & updated all brick bungalow featuring a lovely view of the Bay, finished on two levels with walk-outs on both. Lovely terraced grounds sloping towards shore with sea wall & dock. MLS 2131702 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN
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$499,900
1.5 yr old award winning custom built home, professionally designed & decorated. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. MLS 2130639 MARY JANE MILLS
Ron Norton
Sales Rep.
Tel: 613.399.5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca
$549,000
Waterfront. Well-built, quality home, 2.2 ac, approx. 150ft level, sandy waterfront. Featuring 3 bedrooms, vaulted great room with a wall of windows overlooking the water, kitchen/dining combo and full, finished basement. Add a hot tub, bunkie for guests or studio, hydro and phone at waterfront and you are all set. MLS 2130867 DARLENE ELDRIDGE & JIM WAIT
Veronica Norton Sales Rep.
Tel: 613.399.5900 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca
$615,000
469 COUNTY ROAD 5 Great Hobby or Horse Farm just minutes from Picton. Includes 6+ acres on the north side of the road and 43 acres on the south side. Century home completely redone from windows to hardwood floors. MLS 2130427 RON & VERONICA NORTON
Nick Hawryluk Sales Rep.
Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 nickh@remax.net
Sales Rep.
$799,000
NEAR SANDBANKS. Gorgeous 20 ac, 528ft. level, clean, waterfront on East Lake. Additional 34 ac (10 ac hardwood bush) across the road, perhaps some of the prettiest vacant land in the region. Excellent opportunity for B&B, vacation rental, or build your dream home closer to the water. www.891countyroad11.com. MLS 2125198 DARLENE ELDRIDGE & JIM WAIT
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Enjoy affordable, easy living in this bright and clean 2 bedroom mobile home. Fully insulated for year round comfort. Situated on a premium lot for privacy and surrounded by lovely gardens, large raised deck and ground level patio. Park amenities include in-ground pool, laundromat, library, exercise room, pool table and shuffleboard. Beautiful North Beach Provincial Park just a few minutes up the road! MLS# 2132195 $89,900.
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TOP OF THE HILL
$549,000 This sleek townhouse is luxury living at its finest. Open concept custom designed with hardwood floors and high end appliances. The living room area has a covered balcony with sunny southern exposure and a gas fireplace for cozy evenings. Personal elevator travels to all levels. High efficiency building with solar supplemented hot water and in-floor heating. Furniture, appliances and all window coverings included. Immediate occupancy. Make your move today! MLS® 2106310
MARY STREET OFFICE
$449,000 A unique property that offers a mix of commerical and urban housing under one roof. Located in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Picton a perfect fit for professionals with Core Commercial zoning. Upper level is approx 1200 sq ft with main level of 1,600 sq ft. 3 car attached MLS® 2117594 garage. Private back yard overlooking park.
MAIN STREET CONDO
$239,900 Designed for comfort, convenience and peaceful life style. Maintenance free including snow removal, owners are free to spend time enjoying summer or head south for the winter. The 1 bedroom condo is located in The Edward on Main Street in Picton which includes one parking space. Condo Fees : $257.28/mo. MLS® 2124767
Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative 104 Main Street, Picton
613.476.2700 or toll free
GREAT VALUE
$290,000 This charming century 1 1/2 storey home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths is in pristine condition. Private back deck overlooking pond & gardens in fenced back yard. Patio doors lead from newer kitchen to quiet large garden. 2 storage sheds with lots of potential for greenhouse, studio or bunkie. Attached single garage at side entrance. MLS® 2126354
THE CENTRE OF TOWN
$395,000 Ideal location for professional office downstairs and live or rent upstairs. Located at the centre of a sound investment location. This 2 storey brick building has appealing architecture and solid construction. Immediate occupancy. MLS® 2127586
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$585,000 Victorian heritage farm house on knoll overlooking pastures and natural marshland of Muscote Bay. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, large principle rooms, huge detached garage, inground pool, gazebo. Peaceful and private, a perfect retreat property. Perfect for entertaining. MLS® 2126234
ADOLPHUS REACH
$985,000 Stunning executive home on the shore of Adolphus Reach with 3,000+ sq ft of living space. Attached 3 car garage, gourmet kitchen, fireplace and spa in master bedroom. Radiant infloor heating on both levels. Expansive decking overlooks parklike setting sweeping down to water's edge. World class waterfront - a boaters' dream. MLS®2113636
CLOSE TO TOWN
$285,000 Nature Lover's Delight! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with detached 2 car garage has been recently renovated with new bamboo flooring and tile floors. Large 1.7 acre wooded lot with trails leading into the forest. Easy access to Glenora Ferry for commuter convenience. MLS® 2122055
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Open House 59 Elizabeth Rd Saturday April 27 12:30 pm-2:30pm.
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Beautiful 4 bdrm country home with a 98 1/2 acre parcel plus a barn and numerous outbuildings.
$369,000
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Spacious brick century home in Picton within walking distance of all amenities. Set up for a B&B.
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Spacious 2 storey home featuring a great barn & 73 acres in the Hillier area.
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$289,900
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Panoramic Water views from this 3 bdrm all brick bungalow with full w/o basement.
$319,000
Waterfront
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3 bdrm home on a private 2 acre setting with the pleasures of waterfront living.
$424,000
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Quaint 3 bdrm bungalow with a 1+ acre lot on the Bay of Quinte.
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Hilden Homes Listed with Royal LePage Wellington
Kirkwood Model on County Rd 15 MLS®# 2131903 $359,900
Deerfield Colorado Model in Northport MLS®# 2131902 $279,900
Cambridge Model on County Rd 12 MLS®# 2131906 $345,900
Benson Model on Loyalist Parkway MLS®# 2131904 $214,900
Huntington Model on Shennendoah Rd
Rockdale Model on Loyalist Parkway MLS®# 2131651 $234,900
MLS®# 2132410 $539,900
Loyalist Model on County Rd 15 MLS®# 2123713 $287,900
Cambridge Model on county Rd 15 MLS®# 2123720 $362,900
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NEW Southern exposure Situated LISTING creates a bright at the welcoming edge of atmosphere in this Picton, large meticulously private maintained Colorado setting 5 bdrm, 3 bathroom on over home. Extensive 7 acres, 1895 newly renovated stone built home. 43 landscaping with x 40 foot barn with loft & silo. 35 X 22 foot river rock walkways, lush gardens, tool shed, and private patio. A outbuilding, a pond and mature trees. Inside, there country lot on Municipal water. Kitchen connected to dining room, is a bathroom on both floors, 2 cozy fireplaces, large hardwood and ceramic flooring, central air, french doors, HRV, master living and dining areas and a massive room, perfect bdrm with as ensuite and walkout deck, freshly renovated throughout, for a gallery or museum. $429,900 MLS 2132254 on Rednersville Road, minutes to Trenton and 401, but Picton home centrally NEW still in the `COUNTY`. $329,000 MLS 2130847 located to shops, LISTING Brick 3+ bedroom restaurants, night life, NEW bungalow in a and entertainment of LISTING park-like setting Main Street. A leisurely beside Jackson stroll to the harbour`s Falls with glorious boardwalk for fishing at gardens, mature the municipal pier. A trees, quaint recent renovation sitting areas and gives this quaint 2 bedroom home all new wiring, new lots of nature all around. The cabin in the woods will make waterlines, new flooring and much more. Living and dining a wonderful studio or bunky. Large 2 car garage has a full rooms boast 8`10` ceilings. Would make excellent weekly workshop. Off the back and beside the solarium lies a large rental or `County` get away. $159,900 MLS 2132409 balcony. Features include: hardwood cabinets in a lovely Great home-based kitchen with a past-through. Gleaming hardwood floors, business location with huge laundry room, 2 fireplaces and a new propane 2 car garage plus furnace. $315,000 MLS 2132298 workshop. Centrally located between NEW Located in the heart Belleville and Picton, LISTING of Cherry Valley, close to the close to Sandbanks Sandbanks, wineries and other Provincial and a distillery, this Parks, this century red brick bungalow sits in a rural setting overlooking rolling home offers lots of fields. Nicely landscaped grounds, large fenced-in area. charm and appeal. Granite foyer, large kitchen, lots of cupboard space and prep Private back yard, area. Open concept dining/living room, patio door to large mature trees, deck for entertaining. Cozy woodstove, main deck. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom floor laundry and master bedroom. 2 Second floor with a great room and copious amount of natural light, large bedrooms with large windows. Sitting room (or office) windows. 3 spare bedrooms on the main floor, one in the overlooking East Creek. Would make a great starter home basement. Perhaps a B&B. Basement Rec. Room, laundry or weekly rental. $200,000 MLS 2132552 and a large cozy family room. $269,900 MLS 2130503 NEW LISTING
Prime 50` x 100` Bloomfield lot. Town water available to the property, hydro too. Ready for you to build. $80,000 MLS 2132492 Updated red brick Victorian close to Bloomfield`s Main Street. This home has a large family sized dining room plus an eat-in kitchen with a natural gas range. The family room features a large bay window with original wide trim overlooking picturesque fields. The main floor also has a 3 season sun room, a den/bedroom and 3 piece bath. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with built-in closets, a newer bathroom
with soaker tub and glass enclosed shower with a engineered granite surround. The side deck has a natural gas BBQ hook-up. New (2009) high efficiency natural gas furnace and central air plus an updated electrical panel.. New hardwood on the main level, new broadloom upstairs. This light-filled home has been impeccably maintained and tastefully updated. $319,000 MLS 2131880
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19 JOHN STREET Your search for the perfect family home is over! This 3 bdrm home is located on a quiet street in Picton close to all the town has to offer. Inside, this home features lots of space for relaxing or entertaining, eat-in kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, home office, balcony off the master bdrm, hardwood floors, new bathrooms. Outside, a large backyard features an in-ground pool, covered patio, outbuilding and still has space for the dog to play. MLS 2130544 ....................................$289,000 86 COLLIERS ROAD Spectacular views & remarkable privacy are only two of the reasons to enjoy this waterfront retreat. Situated on 3.5acres with 610ft of shoreline, this South Bay property features a comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with open concept living area, fulllength deck & detached garage. Stunning water views and sunny southern exposure. Close to the cheese factory, local wineries and 15 minutes from Picton MLS 2125616 ....................................$439,000 299 DUETTA ROAD Lake Ontario waterfront bungalow. This custombuilt 3bdrm home has 200ft of beach on 24 acres. Spectacular lake views can be enjoyed from most rooms and the full length deck. A comfortable home featuring generous living spaces, maple & Corian kitchen, hardwood floors & trim, cathedral ceilings, 3 bathrooms including ensuite with soaker tub, full finished lower level with walk-out and maintenancefree exterior. The property is private yet located on a year-round road 15 minutes from Picton MLS 2107126 ....................................$599,000
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WaupOOS BuiLDiNg LOt! Beautiful 5.2-acre building lot in Waupoos Wine Country, ready for your dream home! Rolling terrain and mature trees make this a very appealing site and there is already a well in place. Surrounded by significant properties, and just minutes from Picton! $88,000. MLS 2131827
Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. No exit private lane to the property additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with a great room for those summer get togethers, 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundry room, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS 2131490 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
This ten acre lot is located on Morrison Point Road and is considered to be one of the most exclusive roads in the County, a very picturesque, tree lined road with custom homes and farms. This lot is one of three lots with deeded access and wells have been installed. The waterfront is pristine, great for swimming and boating, and offers great waterfront views. Prince Edward County is home to over 30 wineries and the world famous Sandbanks Provincial Park. There is an opportunity to build a luxury custom home here. $139,000 MLS 2126766 Lori Slik*
thE BESt “LittLE Big” hOuSE iN pictON! This one has it all! Ideally-located Picton gem in meticulous condition. Beautiful master suite plus two more bedrooms. Stunning chef’s kitchen opens to a main floor family room, then to a compact, carefully-designed garden. Separate den, two full baths and a handy mudroom to the side. Impeccably decorated and upgraded throughout. Perfect for couples, singles, families or downsizers! $299,000 MLS 2131430 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Step Above the Treeline! Opportunity awaits you in this newly renovated home, Young Family, Seasonal Resident, or FIRST TIME HOME BUYER, this property is not to be overlooked. Featuring 2 large Bedrooms and a Master with His and Her closets. Bright, Spacious Living Room and Kitchen, Fenced Backyard, New Siding, New Windows and Covered Veranda. This Smart looking home from the curb is complimented by Modern Finishes including Dark Hardwood floors on the main floor and Light Coated Hardwood on the upper level. Located close to all amenities, make Macaulay Village your next home. $144,900 MLS 2127193 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*
Welcome to this expansive County home with incomparable views of Adolphus Reach, a huge lot, and wonderful space for a family! Built approximately twenty years ago, it offers big spaces, a newer kitchen and family room addition, three main floor bedrooms and a huge lower level with an office, a recreation room and a fourth bedroom. A detached garage, two garden sheds and an above-ground pool complete this outstanding offering. Enjoy the wonderful water views from many of the windows, and just stroll down the street for the public access to the cove. This property is comprised of two separately-deeded lots and more than 2-acres. Whether used as a weekend retreat or as a full-time residence, 35 Prinyers Drive is a sun-filled, beautifully-maintained residence full of happy memories – and ready for more! $319,000 MLS 2131641 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Quaint 1 ½ storey home with four original tin ceilings in great shape. 2 bedrooms spacious home within walking distance to all the shops and amenities in downtown Picton. Great starter home or investment! Large backyard and outbuildings. $153,900 MLS 2127090 Call for appt. now! Peter Lynch*
Income Producing Property! Fantastic Location this rare find has many original features still intact. Pocket doors, large bay windows, expansive decks, hardwood flooring throughout, exposed brick, oversized door/ baseboard trim and tin ceilings spanning most of the lower level. Second floor features two units that have been completely renovated and tenant occupied. Third floor potential for loft suite. Wiring and Plumbing have been updated. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! $319,000 MLS 2132246 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
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Affordable home, much larger than it looks,in a great Picton neighbourhood. This 3+ bedroom home has the potential for an in-law suite on the lower level and ideally suited for the first time home owner or family. Large master bedroom with 2 pce ensuite. Spacious one and half sized lot with new storage building on the property. Walking distance to downtown on a quiet cul de sac. $257,900 MLS 2131254 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
ShOWS LiKE a MODEL hOME! Wanted: couples in search of a low-maintenance lifestyle, singles who need space for guests and hobbies or families looking for a private lower level retreat for teenagers. Wonderful, impeccable house minutes from Picton with geothermal heating, an eco-water system, a main floor family room, large deck, and lovely landscaping. Oversized single garage. Great sunroom adjacent to the master bedroom, too! Nothing at all to do – just move in! $369,000 MLS 2131688 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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ENchaNtiNg cOttagE right Out Of “MOthEr gOOSE” Hurry! Charming three-bedroom post-and-beam (circa 1840) right on Milford Millpond. Rolling lawns and a big deck from which to enjoy the bucolic views! Big family kitchen, main floor master bedroom, plus two family bedrooms upstairs. Walk to the post office, the library or the bistro – or paddle your canoe on the pond! Being sold fully-furnished. Perfect as a holiday rental! $259,000 MLS 2131431
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Completely renovated 3 bedroom home situated on South Bay offers flexibility and opportunity from laid back weekend getaways to calling it your new full time abode. Open concept design with keen emphasis on the view! Recovered pine floors make for a stunning and inviting warm entrance. Outside features additional room for rest, relaxation and entertaining with a large deck and good size yard overlooking the waters edge. Access for swimming made easy with your own quaint sandy beach. At night you will be in awe stargazing at the night`s sky beside the bonfire pit. Double car garage is perfect for storage of recreational gear, and could be transformed into a trendy Man Cave. If you are an avid boater the waters are truly spectacular, Little Bluff within 10mins for daily summer excursions. A Must See! MLS 2132623 $359,000. Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
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Immaculate 1 1/2 storey home close to downtown Picton and all amenities. Hardwood floors throughout the living room. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Two full bathrooms, den/office can easily be converted to a third bedroom. Perfect starter home! Walking distance to town. A must see! $164,900. MLS 2132597 Peter Lynch*
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Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative
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Catherine Deluce Pres. & CEO Broker
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Sarah Scott Sales Representative
Richard Stewart LLB Vise President Legal Counsel
Sam Simone Sales Representative
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Elegant Town Hill living! Nestled in historic Picton within walking distance to all amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need. With 1,675 square feet of living space on three floors, plus basement, arts and crafts-style inspired mouldings and staircase. Granite countertops throughout. Custom-designed kitchen complete with centre island breakfast bar. Engineered hardwood floors. Spacious master bedroom with a Juliet balcony and elegant ensuite bath. Ground floor home office or media room with courtyard access. Front balcony off kitchen and private covered balcony off living-room. Close to beaches, spa facilities, hospital, golf course, restaurants, specialty shops and more. $495,000 MLS 2130709 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*
Stately Century home boasting triple brick, fabulous original faux grained finished wide baseboards, built ins, doors and trim. This grand home has been upgraded with care and attention to maintain its period integrity. Refinished pine floors, single hung arch top windows, transoms over the doorways, large principle rooms, tall ceilings, dbl frt. doors and side porches. Large country sized kitchen with beadboard ceiling and built in pantry. 2-3 pce baths plus spacious master bdrm. with 2 pce. ensuite. Back staircase to a suite, ideal for B & B. New roof, natural gas heat, steps to downtown Bloomfield and 10 mins. to the Sandbanks. $398,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
OPPORTUNITY ON GLENORA ROAD! One word: impeccable! Appealing Glenora Road home with waterfront on Picton Bay, two levels of accommodation, and a location on the edge of Picton! Large reception rooms, three bedrooms, and a cozy family room. Two full baths, single garage and great storage areas. Meticulouslymaintained landscaping features a waterside gazebo, extensive terraces and a rolling dock. A distinctive layout and a large deck off the reception rooms complete this outstanding offering! $539,000 MLS 2131689 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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DRAMATIC MUSCOTE BAY WATERFRONT! One of the County’s most thoughtfully-designed homes, built by the current owners for themselves. Quality construction, great finishes, and attention to energy efficiency. Wonderful views of the bay from almost every room! Located between Picton and Belleville, this handsome two-level home will appeal to a wide market: families in search of a Country retreat, people commuting to jobs across the Bay of Quinte, and couples who want mature gardens and spectacular sunsets. Something for everyone! $549,000 MLS 2131709 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Don’t be deceived by the Gothic Revival curb appeal… This hip rural retreat offers modern living with a respect for history. Along with large principal rooms and a spacious eat in kitchen and sitting area perfect for casual gatherings this home includes 2 large studio spaces great for added living or live/work options. A master with en suite is a rare find with homes of this era. The Southern exposure invites beautiful natural light and cool breezes off of Lake Ontario. Upon entering the home a sense of charm will be ignited as every room welcomes you with a relaxing and laid back atmosphere. Outside the home you are treated to 13 acres of beautiful green space including an established perennial garden offering enhanced summer outside living. A mixture of softwood/hardwood forest and trails lead you to areas filled with Sugarbush to be tapped for your private maple syrup source. A short leisurely walk leads you to North Beach Provincial Park and a winery. $432,000 MLS 2132536 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*
One of the most sought after areas in Prince Edward County. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home is located on West Lake, only minutes to the popular Sandbanks Provincial Park. The home features good swimmable walk in waterfront with large dock, retaining wall and boat house. The impeccable interior has crown molding throughout the second floor, decorative wainscot paneling in dining room, living room and hallway, impressive formal foyer with 12 ft ceiling, double doors to master bedroom with private balcony, walk in closet and en suite. The kitchen is well located in the hub of the house, with eating area facing the water with sliding glass doors leading to a large deck for entertaining. No detail were missed in the lower level, with oversized windows, laundry room with built in cabinets, second kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms makes this a great in law- suite with private entrance. The Great room is located on the lower level with walk out to patio built in bar area. $599,000 MLS 2132112 Lori Slik*
BRING THE FAMILY! Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington and just steps from Lake Ontario! Come on in! Formal reception rooms, a chef’s kitchen, and a wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite and two more bedrooms on second level, with a fourth bedroom in the lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks and beautiful garden. $479,000, MLS 2131642 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
The perfect family retreat! Handsome updated 1877 farmhouse on 126 acres between Picton and Waupoos. Beautifully renovated and decorated and full of natural light! Three family bedrooms plus separate master area with views over the farmland. Magazine-quality kitchen and three full baths. Property is separately-deeded in two parcels. $679,000 MLS 2132140 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Ultimate privacy offered here on this 9+ acre property. Take in the fabulous water views of Long Reach from almost every window in this 4 bedroom home. Great living space with walkout-basement. High-end kitchen with recessed lighting and quarts counter tops. Brazilian Cherry flooring. Lower level has potential for an in-law suite and already equipped with an in-door workshop. A sun room on both levels of the home to enjoy year-round. Take in natures beauty with walking trails throughout the property and a short walk down to the water. $489,000 MLS 2131335 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! Who said it’s not easy being Green? This landmark property is a perfect study in maximizing efficiency and minimizing maintenance costs – while enjoying 10 spectacular acres right on the Bay of Quinte! Featured on TV and in the press, this house offers beautiful spaces, unique details and a location just minutes from the 401. Weekend retreat? Full-time County residence? Don’t miss this responsibly-designed strikingly beautiful home! $695,000 MLS 2132009 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Meticulously-maintained waterfront home in one of the County's most in-demand communities! Spacious one-level living, plus guest suite, games room and family area in the walk-out lower level. Ideal for boaters and swimmers with clean water, retractable dock and stunning views of the Sand Dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park! Updated mechanics, double garage and exquisite gardens. Huge deck for entertaining and for enjoying West Lake views. Move right in to this bright, impeccable, cheerful house! $529,000. MLS 2132615
Enjoy panoramic water-views from almost every room in this executive home in an estate setting. 9 ft ceilings in lower level with large second master bedroom and walkout to the patio. Main living area, bright and spacious rooms with walkouts to the cedar deck. Custom kitchen, Diamastone countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-closing drawers, an abundance of storage. Perfect for entertaining, kitchen opens up to large dining room with wall of windows and 20 ft ceilings. Open-concept into living room with pot lighting throughout, new heat producing fireplace with glass door and built-in screens. Private suite and two spacious bedrooms for guests and family. Treed ravine leads to water`s edge or drive to protected cove below. Walking trails and room for a pool and tennis court. Home is beautifully landscaped with extensive gardens. Impeccable home in a desirable location, only minutes to Picton and ten minutes to the 401. $699,000 MLS 2130425 Gaill Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
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Exquisite renovation of a classic Picton Victorian – right in the heart of town! Deceptively-large spaces, elegant finishes and available for an early possession! Main floor family room with cathedral ceiling, kitchen with concrete counters and zinc centre island, beautiful elm and pine floors. Main floor powder room and large 4-piece upstairs. Wonderful garden and new carriage house with loft. Don’t miss this gem! $399,000 MLS 2132247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Reinvent yourself here in this perfect live/work situation right on the edge of Picton! This 4+ acre parcel includes: a large heated 2-storey building, a 40’ x 60’ Quonset hut and a bright century farmhouse. The house has been upgraded and includes a newer kitchen, main floor laundry, main floor master and large 4-piece bath, huge reception rooms plus four bedrooms upstairs! Makes an ideal home-based business! $379,000 MLS 2132242 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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THE PICTON GAZETTE
Thinking of buying a cottage or recreational property?
The idea of owning a cottage or recreational property is a dream for many Ontarians. Not only do recreational properties promise plenty of relaxation, enjoyment and quality time with family and friends, but they can be an appealing investment opportunity as well. Whether you are looking at purchasing a recreational property for rental purposes only, a combination of personal use and periodic rentals, or for long-term personal use, the due diligence process is very important. “Make sure you work with a local real estate specialist to ensure that you are up to speed on local zoning and building restrictions, municipal taxes
and services, land boundaries and property management needs so that your time isn’t spent on costly issues and nagging maintenance concerns,” says Ron Abraham, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. When it comes to the nuts and bolts of the actual property it is critical to get a home inspection. Since recreational properties are often left vacant for several months of the year they tend to be susceptible to issues like frozen pipes, infestation, mould and vandalism. Abraham recommends that homebuyers start by looking at the general state of repair of the property as disrepair can indicate bigger problems. He
Spectacular waterfront estate property on one of the County's most desired roads! Walled garden, oak-paneled rooms, a two-storey Great Room and almost 300' of stunning Lake Ontario shoreline. Four-season sunroom and a waterside cottage are additional features. Grand scale in a private setting well off the road. A perfect "historical home of the future”! $729,000 MLS 2132202 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
offers homebuyers the following tips to sniff out potential problem areas when viewing a recreational property: • Signs of vermin: Check around the foundation and entryways for signs of infestation (droppings, nests, holes). • Roof and woodwork: Look for loose or missing shingles on the roof and check decks and stairs for rot, missing nails, warping and peeled paint. If the deck is sagging it may be unsafe. • Dock: Look for signs of rot, missing nails and warping. Check the floats and supports and make sure hardware (like swimming ladders) is securely fastened.
• Windows and doors: Check the caulking and weather stripping around doors and windows. • Septic and water supply: Are the water pump, well and pipes in good condition? Is there a sewage system or a septic tank? How old is the system? What is the source of the water? Can you drink the water? • Electrical: Check the fuse box for signs of water damage. Test light switches and outlets. Make sure appliances included in the sale are in good working order. • Furnace: Check the condition. Turn on the heat and see how well it works.
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Custom stone home. Picturesque, private setting, 525 ft. waterfront overlooking Cape Vessey. Almost new Dave Main built executive home. Abundance of light through numerous windows. Gourmet kitchen, gas range cooktop, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Grand master bdrm on main floor, ensuite, walk through closet. 2nd bdrm with ensuite. Guest suite on upper level with its own heat, 3 pce. ensuite bathroom plus sitting area. Family room boasts floor to ceiling windows overlooking water. Great room with stone fireplace, open concept formal dining area offering south facing waterfront vista. Just under 5 acres of privacy to enjoy the sunsets and wonderful swimming. Close to Waupoos wineries, restaurants, marinas and fresh vegetables and fruit. $895,000 MLS 2130920 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
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Beautifully built waterfront home situated on a mature treed professionally landscaped lot and situated on Rednersville Road minutes from Belleville or Trenton. This elegant 3500 square foot home features vaulted beam ceilings, two fireplaces, four bedrooms, spacious living room, large family room, huge eat in gourmet kitchen with all the amenities. The large windows allow for an abundance of natural light! The multi level decks allow for panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte or enjoy a quiet moment in the garden courtyard. Many extras that need to be seen! $869,000 MLS 2132286 Peter Lynch* & Lori Slik*
This elegant waterfront home sits on a 2.26 acre lot high on a knoll to capture the panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte. The sloping back yard with heated inground pool and board walk to the waters edge is an oasis for all nature enthusiasts. This open concept home has the gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, large great room with fireplace, separate dining room, stained Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, 9 foot ceilings throughout, large master bedroom with fireplace and walk out to private deck, professional landscaping, large screened in sun room with deck, 3.5 car garage with 4 doors, main floor laundry and only minutes from Trenton and Belleville. $999,900. MLS 2132025 Lori Slik*
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REINVENT YOURSELF HERE! Wonderful log house on 8 acres features a private master retreat and a sunken living room with striking stone fireplace. Spring-fed pond with your own sand beach! Two additional cabins for rental income and a large commercially-zoned building for your dreams to happen: yoga centre? Art school? Plant nursery? Views of the Adolphus Reach, too! $875,000 MLS 2131989 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
28 beautiful waterfront acres on South Bay, with 779 feet of shoreline! Perfect family retreat features a handsome 10-year old cedar shake bungalow with 3 bedrooms, and a complementary 2-bedroom guesthouse. Beautiful views and panoramas. Remarkable privacy – but just minutes to Picton! Lovely master suite, screened porch and hot tub terrace. A paradise for boaters or birders! $1,050,000 MLS 2132068 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY IN WELLINGTON! Handsome commercial property in the heart of Wellington! Established waterfront restaurant offers huge potential growth. Approved plans for 5 guest rooms on second level – or develop your own waterside home “over the store”. Additional building on the site provides additional revenue. Ideal siting on Loyalist Parkway, beside the marina, and close to the Community Center. Your own home and business in the heart of Wellington! $895,000 MLS 2132060 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Rare Opportunity to own one of the most desirable properties in the County. Situated in the heart of Waupoos close to the Vineyards and Cider Co. Spectacular 6.8 acre parcel, over 500 ft. stunning waterfront, views to open water and over to Waupoos Island. Home is situated in private location close to the water, water views from walkouts to a wrap around deck. Includes a severed 1.81 acres lot. Custom built home, 12 in. walls, large stone fireplace in Great Room, vaulted ceiling, formal dining room. Impeccable birds eye maple floors on upper level, finished lower level with walk out to double garage. Spacious guest bath, bedroom, rec room with propane stone fireplace and workshop on the lower level. Well built and beautifully maintained. Dock included. Easy access for boat launching. Potential for another severance. $1,200,000 MLS 2131828 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*
HIGH DRAMA ON THE ADOLPHUS REACH! Completely inspiring! This waterfront executive home features dramatic spaces and volumes, an abundance of natural light, and a decidedly spa-centric feeling. 17-foot indoor hydropool and sauna are accessible from the Great Room or from the sybaritic master suite. Separate guest areas, library and office. Overscaled hallways and staircase – and a wall of glass overlooking the Adolphus Reach! Beautiful landscaping features graded walkways, terraces and decks, and charming seating areas from which to enjoy the views! $895,000 MLS 2131687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
BAY OF QUINTE EXECUTIVE! Much-admired stone house on the Bay of Quinte with exceptional design and incomparable finishes. Architectdesigned and professionally decorated with exquisite attention to detail. Don’t miss the screened terrace over the water, the sybaritic main floor master suite, the home gym and in-house media room, and the yacht basin. Priced far below replacement value, this is an outstanding opportunity to own one of Prince Edward County’s most beautiful houses! $1,650,000 MLS 2132010 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*
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• Water damage: Examine ceilings and walls for stains and bulges. Excessive mildew can be a sign of a leak or venting issues. • Plumbing: Turn on all faucets to test water pressure and hot water. Flush toilets to ensure proper drainage. Examine faucets, bathtubs, and under sinks for signs of water damage. “As with any real estate investment, there are countless factors that go into making a final decision. Work with a local real estate expert who can guide you through the process of searching for a recreational property and help you keep your eye on the prize,” says Abraham.
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THE PICTON GAZETTE
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton
CAROL BROUGH Sales Rep. 613-476-2100
EDIE HASLAUER Broker 613-243-3780
ELSIE WIERSMA Sales Rep. 613-848-4810
GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304
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Charming Century Farmhouse. Wrap Around Porch. Peaceful Country Setting close to Picton & Belleville $239,900 2132026 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Newer bathroom, kitchen, valuted living room ceilings, gas fireplace, new appliances, 2 bedrooms each with patio doors, to deck and garden area, great view of Bay of Quinte. $219,000. MLS 2132020 Gary Morden
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Spacious well kept 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Private backyard with mature trees. Adult Lifestyle Community $125,500. MLS - 2126951 Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810
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6 Year Old Raised Bungalow. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms. Attached 2 Car Garage. Private Setting $279,000 2131535 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100
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Spacious well kept 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Private backyard with mature trees. Adult Lifestyle Community. $244,9000. MLS 2126951 Call Vince Martel (613) 476-2100
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JOY HUMPHREY Broker 613-849-5999
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Century Home completely renovated. 2.5 Car Insulated Garage. Screened Gazebo with Hot Tub $249,900 2131443 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Over 300 ft. Pr.Ed. Bay shoreline & 3+ acres $395,000. MLS 2130317 For more Information Call Hugh or Tracey
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Century home, Bloomfield. Extensive renovations. Original millwork, hardwood and pine flooring. $389,900 2121817 Joy Humphrey, Tom McEvoy
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Lake Ontario Waterfront LOT. Build Your Dreamhome. Prestigious Area of Newer Upscale Homes $349,900 2132560 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100
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General Store with takeout stand in Milford. 3 bedroom rental unit beside the store. $449,000 2130462 Tom McEvoy
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2 Bedroom, 2 bath. 3 Sided fireplace. Heated underground parking. Fantastic enclosed solarium $217,900 MLS 2120971 Steve Sensenstein
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Water access and residence beach nearby Excellent boating & fishing. Cul-de-sac location. $44,000. Call Carol Brough to view
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3 Bedroom on Queen St. Many Original Features. Wrap Around Porch $179,000 2132128 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100
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1000 feet of clean shoreline, southern view. Home plus 3 sleeping cabins, very private. $1,495,000 MLS 2132031 Call Paul Gentile (613) 242-1902
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Original characteristics & architectural features 2 bedroom/1 bath. $124,900. MLS 2130310 Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999
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COMPLETE RENO INSIDE & OUT
Designed for convenience, economy and easy maintanence. $269,000 2124579 Call Pat Benson-Moore
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Newly Built Cottage on East Lake. Superb location close to Lake & amenities. 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms $229,900 2132592 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
RIVERFRONT BUILDING LOT
Private, hills, trees, stream plus more $149,900. MLS 2130092 For more Information Call Hugh or Tracey
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Brick & stone, with 2 full floors of living space. $400,000. MLS 2121442 Call Pat Benson-Moore
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“LIKE NEW” FAMILY HOME
Central location. Natural gas, move-in condition. $249,900. MLS 2131383 For more Information Call Hugh or Tracey
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 f RE/11
THE PICTON GAZETTE
The Inspectors Corner
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
Wayne Fulton is a local home inspector and can be reached at 613-354-9547
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Popular in Europe and Japan for many years, “on-demand, tankless” water heaters are now becoming more common in North America, particularly for new homes. Tankless heaters are relatively compact wall-mounted units, fueled either by gas or electricity that are designed to produce hot water only when needed. When a hot water faucet is turned on at a household fixture, cold
water begins to flow through coils in the unit and is instantaneously heated to a preset temperature – then distributed to the plumbing fixtures throughout the house. When first introduced in North America, few builders or homeowners were interested because of their relatively high price. Since their introduction the price of these units has dropped considerably and with the continuing escalation of fuel costs a renewed interest has emerged, primarily in new construction. Many consumers are also exploring these heaters as an option to replace older conventional tank-type units as rental is now available in many areas of Ontario. The key benefits touted in the marketing of these units are their energy efficiency, limited space requirements, and ability to supply hot water whenever
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needed. While these units will supply hot water on demand, they are not designed for high water volume. Typically, tankless heaters provide adequate hot water at a normal water flow. They can provide adequate hot water as long as the draw through the system doesn't exceed design ratings. However, if there is a demand for hot water from many different fixtures at one time, a tankless heater may not be able to keep up. Hot water will continue to be produced however; the high volume will result in a lower supply temperature. Most of these units also have a minimum operating flow rate and pressure. At very low flow rates, for example the unit may stop producing hot water. The primary reason for this limitation is that it is difficult to maintain a safe water supply temperature at low water flow rates. Undoubtedly, the reduced space need is a plus for almost all installations – not
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NOTHING TO DO ON THIS ONE 108 Wallbridge Cres., Belleville. Immaculate 3+ bedroom home, renovated & decorated. Newer kitchen, new carpeting, hardwood flooring in living rm/dining rm, slate flooring in kitchen, 2 baths, air conditioning, gas furnace. Come & view. Asking $179,900 MLS® 2131416
8 MONROE COURT Wellington on the Lake. Close to Belleville, Trenton & 401. Adult community, lots of amenities, rec centre, pool, library, banquet hall. 2 bedrms, one with ensuite, 4 pc bath, formal dining rm, bright living rm, eat in kitchen, attached 1 car garage. Treed backyard, private deck. Walk to beach & parks. Fees applicable. $114,900 MLS® 2123993
125 WESTWIND CRES, WELLINGTON Picture perfect 3+ bedroom home, lg lot, lg open concept living rm/ dining rm/ kitchen. Upgraded, tastefully decorated. 3 bedrms, 4th bedrm/ den in lower level. Finished family rm, 4 pc & 2 pc baths. Inside entry 1 car garage, new furnace 2011, new shingles, deck, doors 2007. Nothing to do but enjoy this home. Close to schools & arena. Asking $249,000 MLS 2130810
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1-2:30PM 48 CONSECON ST, WELLINGTON Yesteryear charm. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 storey alum/sided home, lg treed lot, lots of original features. Lg country kitchen, oak cupboards, separate dining rm, bright living rm, main floor 3 pc bath & bedroom. Glassed in front porch, pine floors, fireplace. 2nd floor 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath. Detached 2 car garage, great place for business or artist. MLS 2132041 Call to view you won’t be disappointed.
LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS? WORK FOR YOURSELF. On the route for all County Tours. Pub/restaurant, living quarters, great location. Close to wineries, marina, on County Rd 8. Licensed for 140 people, double patio, dining rm, pub area. Lg living area upstairs, possible bed & breakfast. Perfect for the entrepreneur who is open to ideas. Could be small convenience store, would be great for caterer. MLS® 2130928
PICTON BUNGALOW ~ GREAT PRICE Cute bungalow, small lot, cheaper then rent. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Small lot, maintenence free exterior, neat and tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace and tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $134,900 MLS® 2126793
LISTEN TO THE WAVES LAPPING THE SHORE 9 Carla Court, Wellington. Quebcois log home. Open concept, cathedral ceilings, skylight, lots of windows. Both levels tastefully finished, lg decks off main & lower level, lower level w/o. A very special home for a unique buyer. MLS® 2126485 Call for more info.
NATURE LOVERS LOOKING FOR PRIVACY 8+ acres, view of Bay of Quinte. Elevated bung, lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, patio doors to side deck. Receptive foyer leads to double garage and lg deck, pool & hot tub. Full finished basement, family rm, fireplace. Lg workshop. Perfect home for growing family. This home has it all! MLS® 2126106
ALWAYS WANTED TO BUILD THAT NEW HOME? Here is your chance. Close to Trenton, Wineries & 401. 1 Acre parcel of land just west of Hillier, drilled well with approx 12 gpm on property. Entrance permit available, hydro close to lot line. Asking $41,900 MLS® 2132411
BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT At the Telegraph Narrows. Hint Lane off County Rd 15, easy access from Hwy 401 & 49. Lg lot, drilled well, hydro, zoned residential use. Landscaping done, extensive decking at shore. Perfect retreat while waiting to build your dream home. Call for more details. MLS® 2120805
CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres of land, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot and entrance is in. Ready to build your new home on. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
PRIVATE & PRETTY The lot is cleared and ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLS® 2124707
AREA OF GREAT FISHING & BOATING. Close to 401, Kingston & Napanee. Bay of Quinte Waterfront Telegraph Narrows. Lg treed nicely landscaped lot, drilled well, entrance & hydro are in. Ready to build your new home. Approx 90 ft shoreline. Set in the trees. MLS® 2120848 Call for more details.
CHASE RD HILLIER WARD. Close to Closson Chase Winery and Karlo Estate Winery. 25 acres of land, approx 12 acre workable. The rest is young bush and some marsh. Asking $119,900 MLS® 2132698
LAKEBREEZE COURT Executive stone/br home, lg lot, village of Wellington. Open concept family rm/ kitchen, eating area. Formal living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedroom, lg ensuite, walkin closet. Main floor laundry, door to double garage. 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath on 2nd level. Full unspoiled basement. Hardwood throughout home, air conditioning, gas furnace, walk to all amenities. Call to view. MLS 2131558
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WAUPOOS Over 3000’ Waterfront Spectacular Estate Property 149 Acres on 3 Parcels Severances Possible $1,799,000 MLS 2131893
NORTHPORT PRISTINE WATERFRONT 109’ Exquisite New Build by Viceroy Very Private Exclusive Neighbourhood. $599,000 MLS 2131470
LONG POINT PRIVACY 187’ Premium Waterfront. Well maintained home with a Beautiful Property and Shoreline. $439,000 MLS 2131379
ADOLPHUS REACH Spectacular Views with 150’ Shoreline. 5 acres Beautiful In ground pool. Very Private! $439,000 MLS 2131796
PICTON BAY WATERFRONT Next to Picton Golf Club. This Bungalow has a full finished walkout lower level Stunning Views 20x40 Ingnd Pool $489,000 MLS 2127075
PICTON WATERFRONT Condo with 40’ Boat Slip. Rare Opportunity Extremely well maintained Many recent updates $359,000 MLS 2130900
EAST LAKE HOME WITH COTTAGE At the gates of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Great Summer Retreat for the Family or Rental Income. $329,000. MLS 2131863
WEST LAKE ACCESS Terrific spot to retire, cozy 2 bdrm with bunkie, huge double garage/workshop insulated & heated, well maintained & cared for. Listed at $189,900. MLS 2131926
BISHOP LANE COTTAGE Excellent Fishing. Fully furnished Muscote Bay Pickeral are biting! $199,000 MLS 2130906
PIRATES COVE Feel the history NEW of our famous rum runners! Cute cottage with 100’ Sandy Waterfront $189,000 MLS 2131324
MUSCOTE BAY 130’ Waterfront Building Lot Priced to move at $137,000 Close to Belleville and Picton MLS 2127103
MUSCOTE BAY 800’ Shoreline. Marshy with Water Access 5 acres great views Famed fishing spot! New Price $159,000 MLS 2130066
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PRIME PICTON COMMERCIAL Prime location site for a restaurant/franchise, gas bar, motel/hotel - located on the busiest intersection in Prince Edward County, Waring Corners - new Home Hardware and Waring House Country Inn nearby. An excellent opportunity! $849,000. MLS® 2130629
COMMERCIAL DUPLEX Prime Picton Commercial. Well established Optical,eye care centre. Fully licenced bar/restaurant just opened under Shonseys Grill Excellent return on investment. Adjacent to large Municipal parking lot. Be a part of Pictons` booming downtown economy! $275,000. MLS® 2130170
COMMERCIAL DUPLEX/TRIPLEX Terrific location in the heart of Picton. Modernized commercial building. Full basement. Could be duplexed or triplexed. Vendor will consider financing with good credit history. $369,000. MLS® 2131185
RESIDENTIAL LAKE ONTARIO WATERVIEW What more do you want? This majestic stone home includes 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, spacious 10ft. ceilings, and intricate crown mouldings. Can you say bed and breakfast? There is plenty of room for everyone in this beauty. Gorgeous water view of Lake Ontario. Treat yourself to a viewing today! $539,000. MLS® 2130435
Construction has begun! 2nd phase of the very popular Pineridge Sub-Division. See feature sheet for all the $80,000. details. MLS® 2131310
Spectacular piece of paradise. Retire here! 33 acres of solitude! This property borders on a mile of Cold Creek. Recently renovated bungalow with 3 bedrooms, large windows, walkout to patio. Lovely views! How about a large barn/workshop to put the icing on the cake! Call today and avoid disappointment! $329,000. MLS® 2131238
MUST BE SOLD Classic red brick Century home, in central Picton. This home has been well maintained, with many renovations and updates over the years. 4 bedrooms, and two full baths. Large principle rooms. Modern functional kitchen. Central air, gas f/p. in living room. 21`x 18` family room with doors to a private deck area. Hardwood floors down and newer pine floors up. Great attic space ! Fenced back yard. Storage shed/workshop for the handyman! This home is very warm and tastefully decorated. $259,000. MLS® 2130288
MCKINLEY CROSSROAD NEW CONSTRUCTION The `Avalon` model. See attached feature sheet for all the specifications and details, or Go to www.farconltd.com The Builders Website for other models which may be constructed on site. 7 acre lot on McKinley Crossroad minutes from Picton. $375,300. MLS® 2127107
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AFFORDABLE BUILDING LOT IN MILFORD Level building lot with well in the Village of Milford. Shovel ready, minutes to Picton. .66 of an acre. Builders terms available. $45,000. MLS® 2130080
MINUTES TO BELLEVILLE Hillside scenic view - super 2 bedroom bungalow. Recent upgrades include: complete newer septic system - tank - weeping bed in 2010 - new hi-eff propane furnace (2009) - roof 2012 - newer submersible pump - extra insulation (attic) 2012 - newer windows. Municipal water to lot line. $154,900. MLS® 2131246
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The Milford Building, Marquis Grande model. 1640 sq.ft. Quiet, secure condo living in Picton. Full municipal services. 2 bedroom + den. Master bedroom ensuite. Large balcony off master bedroom & dining room. Taxes and Maintenance fee to be verified. Underground parking and storage unit included. Convenient location just steps from downtown Picton. $239,000. MLS® 2131351 MITCHELL ROAD NEW CONSTRUCTION The `Hawthorne` model to be built. See attached feature sheet for all specifications and details. One seven acre lot left on one of Prince Edward County`s nicest crossroads minutes to Picton. Excellent wells. Nicely treed to the rear of the property. Many other home models to choose from. Approx. 14 weeks construction time required. Excellent in-house financial terms available. $344,900. MLS® 2127109