Picton Gazette April 27, 2017 by The Picton Gazette

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Second ARC meeting illustrates dissatisfaction with board’s proposals for county facilities

Concerned citizens pick apart school consolidation plans JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

HONOURED From left,Wellings community builder award winner Jean Algar, lifetime achievement award winner Don Roberts, exceptional youth award winner Esther Prinzen, and county caring award winner Lisa Zachariah were honoured during Wednesday’s awards lunch. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

County’s leading volunteers recognized Esther Prinzen, Lisa Zachariah, Jean Algar, Don Roberts feted at second annual luncheon Wednesday ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Esther Prinzen was named the first winner of the Wellings Exceptional Youth Award at yesterday's second annual Prince Edward County Volunteer Recognition Awards luncheon. Prinzen was feted alongside community builder Jean Algar, caring county resident Lisa Zachariah, and lifelong volun-

teer Don Roberts as the winners chosen by a committee comprised of last year's inaugural winners of the awards Fran Renoy, John Mather, and Carlyn Moulton. Prinzen was nominated for her award by Sarah Armstrong, the director of children's ministries at Emmanuel Baptist Church. While she said she works with a number of involved, enthusiastic young vol-

unteers, Armstrong indicated the 17-year-old PECI student stands out. "We calculated her hours a few months ago for school, and she continues to volunteer faithfully every week, Armstrong said. "She quietly does whatever needs to be done and is constantly looking for someone who needs help. She is always willing to help, is consistently cheerful, always patient, completely kind-hearted, and

proves that little things add up to a lot." Prinzen has worked with First Nations children on territory near Parry Sound, Ont. and given her time to help underprivileged youth in a camp within the county. She has also played volleyball and rugby at PECI and has worked on the Prince Edward County Lavender Farm.

See VOLUNTEERS, page 33

With time waning, the refrain was much the same at the second public Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) meeting Thursday at PECI. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board hosted its second of two public intake sessions where parents and community leaders voiced their concern over the public school board's initial recommendation to close and consolidate learning institutions in Prince Edward County due to declining enrolment and aging infrastructure. As was the case in early February, the board’s initial recommendations to close Queen Elizabeth, Pinecrest Memorial, and Sophiasburgh Central over the next two years to create a Kindergarten-toGrade 12 facility at PECI as well as close Kente and build a new consolidated school in Wellington to replace C.M.L. Snider by 2020 is alarming parents of young children and causing concern among community members about the future of the county's rural communities. The local consolidation initiative mirrors a process playing out in other rural communities in Ontario as the Ministry of Education has clawed back and eliminated geographic circumstances and de-

clining enrolment grants as a method to push school boards to deal with their half-empty and prohibitive-to-repair institutions. The board has stressed the initial recommendation serves as starting point for the ARC process which includes input from affected school groups by way of ARC work group meetings but it's clear that starting point has displeased most. This was plainly evident from the lengthy list of presenters at Thursday's meeting which was not as well attended at the first public intake meeting and didn't feature much by way of response from senior administration. No, this was a chance for those concerned at the prospect of a Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 facility at the local secondary school or those worried about the future of Sophiasburgh or those bewildered the board wouldn't think to include Massassaga-Rednersville Public School in the process and would rather close Kente instead one last opportunity to fire holes into the board's recommendation and plead for time to come with suitable alternatives-or at least time to prepare for what many at the meeting believe would be the worst possible outcome.

See SCHOOLS, page 9

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Prime minister and his wife find escape in the county Trudeau spotted Sunday enjoying local beaches, cuisine, and cycling ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Heads turned from one end of the county to another Sunday as one of Canada’s most recognizable and most powerful couples moved from North Beach east toward Picton. Following an appearance at the Harry Jerome Awards in Mississauga Saturday night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau escaped to Prince Edward County for a little alone time in advance of Gregoire Trudeau’s birthday Monday. Trudeau’s official itinerary for the day simply stated “Personal” and listed Prince Edward County as his location. Social media users began chatter about seeing the first couple at North Beach early in the day, before they were spotted in Hillier wine country. While rumours swirled about which wineries they were visiting, photographs from a lunch visit to the Hinterland Wine Company and the County

PRIME LOCATION Angeline’s Inn in Bloomfield was one of several locations Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau visited while in the county last weekend.. From left are Elliot Reynolds and Laura Borutski, of the Hubb, Trudeau and Gregoire Trudeau, Madeleine Vader, Alex Fida, and Melanie Fida. (Photo courtesy of Angeline’s)

Road Beer Company. During the afternoon, Mayor Robert Quaiff was among the Picton residents who noticed the couple bicycling ahead of a convoy of Royal Canadian Mounted Police vehicles. The mayor said he offered a “hello” and asked Trudeau if he remembered him from the election campaign.

While in Prince Edward County, the couple stayed at Angeline’s Inn on Bloomfield’s Main Street. Co-owner Alex Fida said acknowledged there “wasn’t much lead time and it was incredibly nerve wracking, but an honour” to prepare for the prime minister and his wife to visit. Once they arrived for their stay, however, they had a

way of making those people around them feel very comfortable. “They are incredibly nice, generous, and simply good people. They were so enthusiastic to be in the county and were excited to explore,” he said. “They are nature lovers and both were knowledgeable about the area, so I think this has been on their radar for a while. I think it’s amazing they were able to come and experience our community.” Fida said the couple had a set itinerary and they kept it confidential, not asking for any recommendations on places to visit. In Bloomfield, they took in some local cuisine at The Hubb and The Agrarian. Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis also told reporters he had no advance notice of where the prime minister might be staying while in the riding, joking he told inquiring reporters they’d have to be on the lookout for the motorcade. Ellis said, however, just by choosing to visit his boss likely gave the riding a boost. “It’s just a great thing for Bay of Quinte tourism,” he said. After leaving the county Monday, Trudeau was scheduled to meet with a delegation from Qatar in Toronto at 3 p.m.

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Foundation failure at Royal Hotel prompts stop-work order, building evacuation mation work, the County has decided to block the sidewalk in front of the Royal Hotel until such a time as the foundation has been stabilized. Municipal spokesperson Lisa McLennan indicated it was expected the sidewalk would be closed for about a week with pedestrians asked to use sidewalks on the southern side of the street. “Following the failure of the Royal Hotel’s east wall last

East wall may need to be replaced after setback April 19 ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The reconstruction of a prominent landmark on Picton’s Main Street encountered an unexpected setback last Wednesday that also posed a threat to safety at a restaurant and in upstairs apartments next door. Some time that afternoon, amid a day of heavy rain, the foundation holding up the east wall of the Royal Hotel gave way leaving visible cracks in the stone foundation and brick wall and several of the wooden window boxes sloping toward the back of the building. Workers left the site and the County’s chief building official Andy Harrison and representatives from the Ministry of Labour were alerted to the damage. Sharon Laredo, the planning and operations director for the reconstruction proponent Greg Sorbara called the issue a “serious setback” and added that immediately following the event, the site was cleared, secured, and closed. She indicated a stop-work order was issued by the ministry, with safeguards being put in place to ensure the wall was secured. That night, Harrison issued

week, the County’s chief building official has issued the precautionary order to ensure the safety of nearby pedestrians is ensured.” In the meantime, the unsafe building order for 251 Main Street remains, leaving Coach’s without business during the busy NHL playoff season and leaving residents inconvenienced and living with friends

and relatives. Also Tuesday, Mayor Robert Quaiff appeared on the Kingston television station CKWS and was quoted as saying the “entire wall is going to have to come down.” He said EXP Engineering is working on the site and crews are shoring up the wall to ensure it is safe to work. Quaiff indicated the wall would be removed in sections.

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Matching grants from the Canada 150 Fund have helped the County Community Foundation (CCF) to leverage over

$85,000 to support Vital Signs priorities this year. On Monday, the CCF board approved more than $50,000 in grants from the Canada 160 Fund, the PEC Fund, and the Community Justice Fund,

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Festival Players, Classical Music Festival share $25,000 in Canadian Heritage funding MP Neil Ellis brings news of Canada 150 grants for festivals CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A pair of local festivals got some good news this week. Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis was at Shire Hall on Tuesday where he announced a combined $25,000 in Canadian Heritage funding for Festival Players of Prince Edward County and the Prince Edward County Classical Music Festival through the department's Canada 150 fund. Festival Players will receive $15,000 which will go toward the festival's operations including a series of one-night-only and short-run theatre presentations celebrating professional Canadian talent. The music festival, celebrating its 14th season in 2017, will be presenting a series of concerts targeted to celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary. Concerts will include a spotlight on Picton in

FESTIVAL FUNDING Representatives from Festival Players and the Prince Edward County Classical Music Festival join MP Neil Ellis and Mayor Robert Quaiff for the grant announcement. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

1867, Remember 1917 — music commemorating Canada's role in the First World War, and Canada at 100 — celebrating founding nations including Metis songs. Ellis said supporting such groups is all about building communities. “To have funding dollars to help community groups that are non-profit to build communities — that's what I believe in as a

core value myself,” he said. Ellis said funding announcements of this type are among his

favourite to attend, even though the dollar figures involved are relatively small. “Small non-profit organizations stretch the funds farther than anybody can, they're always in need of money and always seem to be able to get the most mileage out of the dollars,” he said, recalling a conversation with a fellow MP on the subject. Ellis commended the festivals on their successful grant applications. “I just, from the bottom of my heart, want to congratulate all the volunteers and the community on not only being able to fill out these forms, but on being successful in the Canada 150 application,” he said. As with any type of funding, he said, the need is always greater than the funds available. He said to have two groups

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receive funding is a testament to their applications and planned programs. County Mayor Robert Quaiff said he's proud to see local festivals receiving support through the Canada 150 fund. “We have a strong and growing artistic community here in Prince Edward County and I'm glad that support exists for these kinds of festivals and to

see them flourish,” he said. “Celebrating our cultural heritage, our artists and our musicians, is truly part of what makes this county remarkable and indeed a pleasure to be able to live here.” He said he knows what the festivals bring to Prince Edward County and is always amazed by the knowledge people outside the county have about local arts events.

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PICTON GAZETTE

COMMENTARY Creative solutions to fully utilize rural school space must be considered

ANTHROPOLOGIST Margaret Mead is often credited for the powerful saying “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” Teachers who have abided by that mantra have served their pupils well over the years by teaching not just facts from textbooks, but by encouraging the development of creative problem solving skills built upon fundamental skills. The next generation of students being raised in this province — and, indeed, this county — would be well served by adults putting that learned knowledge to use to come up with alternatives to closing rural schools that offer not only an education, but so much more to community identity. It is encouraging to hear people involved in the accommodation review processes in Prince Edward County talk about ways that other vital community services can be located within the bricks and mortar of school buildings to derive greater benefit than if those facilities were operating on their own, or worse, only in hub areas restricted by access to transportation. It makes perfect sense because entities may be able to find ways to split operating costs, reinforce staffing through shared duties, and bring tangible dollars to the table through offering products or services for revenue or bringing in grants.

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It is understood that school boards are in a difficult position knowing they can’t keep pace with growing infrastructure needs on aging buildings. It is also likely that there will be value in economies of scale produced by more central facilities that may even enhance learning. Still, the message being sent by rural community members about filling their schools is one that merits serious consideration. Closed schools can impact property values around them, they can completely alter the way of life of families that wanted to settle close to them, and they can represent a loss of identity that will not be easily recovered, even if population bases increase. There’s also no guarantee the sites are going to be marketable to potential buyers down the road. The financial crisis this province finds itself in as its debt continues to mount truly requires improvisation in the short term and a different way of thinking going forward. Prince Edward County has become known as a place that attracts and incubates creative thinkers and as a place that has managed to maintain a pastoral way of life that’s a bygone era elsewhere. It sounds like a place that is ripe territory for a homemade solution. Let’s hope the powers-that-be recognize that and allow those somewhat unorthodox ideas to be considered seriously.

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SHARING STORIES Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis visited the County Kids Read book room at St.Mary Magdalene Anglican Church Tuesday to read the Patricia Polacco children’s book Thank You,

Mr. Falker to Grade 4 and 5 students from Queen Elizabeth School. Ellis used the opportunity to promote the Canada 150 Literacy Challenge. He stayed after story time to help the students pick out their free new books from the wide-ranging selection categorized by the program’s volunteers and supported by local donations and grants. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Two new teachers were secured to fill vacancies at the Picton Collegiate come fall. Mildred Caughey would come to the school from Sydenham to fill the role of arts specialist, while J.G. Enns of Toronto would fill a vacancy in the math department. n Laverne Holmes received the second installment of a two-year fellowship totalling $2,000 to study organic chemistry at Harvard University in Boston. Holmes’ mother Helen resided on Paul Street in Picton. n With cheese prices up four cents on the opening price in 1936 at nearly 14 cents a pound, local dairy farmers were optimistic high prices would hold firm on the local and import markets offering more wealth.

1957

n One of the county’s most prominent local sons, Cherry Valley’s J. Milton Cork, died at 87. Cork was the cofounder of the first self-service grocery store in Canada and was honourary chairman of the board of Loblaws Groceterias. He frequently visited home. n Waupoos boasted its own Elvis Presley lookalike, Charles Harrington, who was booked to headline the Rotary Trade Fair at the Picton Armouries. Just over a year earlier, the real Elvis Presley released his first single, Heartbreak Hotel for RCA Records. n Three county Girl Guides — Elizabeth Carter, Patsy Cornell, and Kathryn McQueen — were among 277 across Ontario winning the prestigious Gold Cord.

1977

n Ed Steenburgh was marking 15 years as a water witch. After stumbling on the practice by accident on his own farm, Steenburgh had helped locate more than 100 wells in every township of the county by searching for water with branches. By the way the branch moved, the nearly 70-yearold man could tell the mineral contents of the water below the ground. n The Picton Public Library was soliciting public donations to match a $2,000 grant it received from the Wintario lottery. The money raised would go toward purchasing new furnishings for the library. n Five windows at Kente Public School were smashed over a weekend, causing more than $100 in damages.

1997

n PECI Grade 9 student Lesley Northam was one of four Quinte Regional Science Fair entrants to qualify for the CanadaWide Science Fair in Regina, Sask. Northam’s winning experiment measured the damage of oil spills on corn stalks. n Teachers and support staff from the Prince Edward County Board of Education protested the province’s Bill 104, which would reduce the number of school boards in Ontario and allow the contracting out of school support services. n Farmers across southern Prince Edward County rallied to help a friend and colleague, tending a 90-acre corn field for South Bay’s George Emlaw who had fallen ill and was unable to work his fields.

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Subcommittee prepared to table alternative proposal that would keep rural schools open SCHOOLS, from page 1

Evelyn Wilson, an ARC member representing Kente, had concerns at the previous public intake meeting and said questions that were supposed to be addressed never did make it back to the ARC work group and were not answered by the board. A lack of a complete transportation plan for school children in the north end of Prince Edward County, the lack of information made available to committee members and no lead time to study what was made available just minutes prior to the start of the work session left Wilson very disappointed in the process. At one point in the work group, she said the Kente contingent was asked to meet with the C.M.L. Snider delegation to go discus transition in 2020 when the northern county school would be closed. “Pardon? Why would we talk transition without a definite recommendation? So is that telling us the board has already made a decision, I certainly hope not,” Wilson said. Wilson added it was clear that there was division between the school groups. “One C.M.L. member told the Kente group that no one wants to drive up to the north part of Prince Edward County. If you don't want to drive to the north part, why are you expecting us to drive to the south part? If it was truly a county ARC, why are we divided into school groups? It has only created divisions between schools,” Wilson said. To Wilson and other Kente advocates, the board got it wrong when it chose not to include the Junior Kindergarten-to-Grade 6 Massassaga-Rednersville Public School in the process. “The most simple solution for the north is to close Mass-Red and put those kids at Kente. That's where they were going to end up after Grade 6 anyway,” Wilson said, pointing to the assumption that the Massassaga-Rednersville student population would drop drastically due to Grade 7 and 8 students forced to endure a 90minute bus ride to a new school in Wellington. “That school population will only decline as parents pull their kids for the Catholic

board or private school in Belleville or Trenton because that's what's more practical for families.Wellington is not practical for the kids.” Despite the process, it appears leaders in Sophiasburgh are looking at any alternatives or methods that might stave off closure at Sophiasburgh Central. Committee member Mike Farrell explained that, in addition to formally representing expectations and concerns with regard to the board’s proposal, the ARC sub-committee for Sophiasburgh Central School intends to table a formal alternate proposal focused on keeping the school open to “serve our vibrant community and help to promote a tangible vision for rural schooling here in the County and Ontario at large.” Farrell made the case for keeping Sophiasburgh open and discussed co-location options. Farrell said the Sophiasburgh ARC group was focused on developing partnerships that will meaningfully fill the under-utilized space at Sophiasburgh Central, mitigate costs and, most importantly, help to make the building a bonafide community hub for all. “The Sophiasburgh Central School ARC sub-committee is currently engaging local businesses and organizations — public, private, not-for-profit, and a mix thereof — that may be interested in leasing an under-utilized wing at our school (in whole or in part) to mutual benefit, Farrell said. He indicated more than 25 families have expressed interest in child-care programs before or after the regular school day. “Outreach from our group to parents in the community is showing healthy interest in preschool and before or after care for children and students in the area. We have engaged in preliminary discussions with licensed childcare providers.” A County of Prince Edward Public Library branch has been a considered a need by residents in the Demorestville/Northport community and Farrell said the committee have been formally approached by the to discuss the potential of having a branch on-site at Sophiasburgh Central within the context of this alternate plan. Another angle of co-location at

SPARTAN PRIDE Sophiasburgh Central supporters made their points at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s second public Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) intake session at PECI Thursday . Members of the ARC school work group have developed alternatives to closing the school in 2018. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Sophiasburgh is the potential of partnering with local food businesses and not-for-profit food security or community food initiatives organizations. “We are finding the reaction quite encouraging,” Farrell said “We already have one-well known value-added food business in the County formally interested in leasing about 1,500 square feet of space in which to operate a commercial kitchen and food prep space with the potential of looking at more space for a new catering venture. We are also engaging a growing list of potential part-time users and local food security organizations based around a common interest for a shared commercial kitchen.,” he said. Finally, Farrell explained there is a cross-ARC subcommittee and, in turn, cross-county support for keeping Sophiasburgh Central School open. “Prince Edward County has struck a working subcommittee involving the mayor, chief administrative officer, community development team and representatives from each of the six ARC sub-committees here in the County,” Farrell said. “This ad hoc group has crafted an 'ARC subcommittee county solution proposal' with the

overarching goal of keeping schools open in five regions of the county — north, east, south, and west.” He explained in the north, one of either Massassaga-Rednersville or Kente would be open for children living in Ameliasburgh and North Hillier. In the east, Sophiasburgh Central would serve the needs of children in that ward. In the south end, Athol-South Marysburgh would remain .In the west, C.M.L Snider would remain with either a new smaller build or additions to the current school and in the centre of the county, PECI would become a Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 facility. “This plan, supported by all ARC sub-committees, also includes the closure of both Queen Elizabeth and Pinecrest and the movement of these students to a newly retrofitted K-12=ready school at PECI. Students from Queen Elizabeth would all go to PECI while students from Pinecrest would be distributed, based on proximity, to C.M.L. Snider, Kente, PECI and Sophiasburgh. Picton resident and president of the Canadian International Learning Foundation which has

established education projects in Kandahar, Uganda, and other atrisk regions, Ryan Aldred is the parent of two young children, one of whom is attending Queen Elizabeth. Aldred acknowledged the difficult financial situation facing the board and the need to make changes and make better use of tax dollars but is concerned the board only recently revealed their preliminary site plan of the proposed Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school.. “This plan includes very few details beyond approximately which classrooms are for the elementary students and which for secondary students. There is no mention of the majority of work to be done to meet Ontario regulations — the number of sinks at the appropriate height for certain ages, the amount of play space for children under five,the size and type of windows, playground location, and so on.... It seems impossible for the public, the ARC and the trustees to decide a course of action and timeline without this information. When will this detailed plan be available?” Aldred wondered. Given that it has taken five months to prepare this very

Former McGuinty early learning advisor weighs in on consolidation process

Dr. Charles Pascal admitted he has only been a member of the Prince Edward County community for 14-months and had already come to the tongue-in-cheek realization that his opinions might not hold much water with natives for a few decades, but he decided to weigh in on the school accommodation issue last Thursday. The former deputy minister of ministry and social services and chair of the Education Quality and Accountability Office said trustees needed to consider a number of factors when they are finally presented with Senior Administration's final report. Pascal took issue with the projected forecasts of potential pupil population over the next 20 years.

The projections in Prince Edward County given the anecdotal evidence “It doesn't ring true in terms of what's going on in the county. The number of young families that seem to be moving here can't be captured by old data. There's fundamental changes happening. The demographics of Prince Edward County are changing and they are changing for the better in terms of the mix,” Pascal said. The former special advisor on early learning to past-premier Dalton McGuinty and now Sophiasburgh ward resident, Pascal said the vacated school space at halffilled elementary schools in Prince Edward County offered tremendous opportunity for innovative

DR. CHARLES PASCAL

ideas like co-location. Child-friendly centres with space provided by schools that could be used by the community

as a way to save these institutions, with the proper planning and preparation, he said. “The amount of innovation that is known to be ingrained in Prince Edward County is remarkable and it's the reason why my wife and I are so happy to be here.”. Pascal pointed to the recent work by the County Community Foundation as an example of a balanced approach not rushed by outside consequences. “They did the research, they looked around, they found the root causes and now they have three strategic initiatives. That's good development — this (ARC) process is not,” Pascal said. In a broader sense, Pascal said

in his view, gauging where county residents, Ontarians and Canadians were as a society doesn’t just involve economic standards. “One indicator to see how we are doing as a civilized society, to see how we are coming together, to have a future that's safer, healthier, more just and prosperous for the many just not for the few wouldn't be the GDP. Mine would be the time it takes for a third grader to get to her school in the morning on a daily basis. The shorter that time, the more civilized our society is-that should be the focus,” Pascal added. -Jason Parks, Staff

preliminary plan Aldred hoped senior administration might appreciate why parents are skeptical that the actual construction that would turn PECI into a Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 facility can be completed in two months. “I would urge all involved to consider a longer timeline. However, if the board does elect to proceed with opening a K-12 next year, is there a commitment to ensure that PECI meets the regulations of the Day Nurseries Act and the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services? If so — and you insist upon this timeline — I strongly encourage you to have a contingency plan in place,” he added. Aldred said the board was facing a very real risk that failing to meet those regulations could open the public body to legal action that could significantly delay the reopening. “Planning to move students twice might seem challenging, but certainly preferable to multiple unplanned moves due to delays A sergeant in the Canadian Forces, Aldred said Canadians tend to see conflict and insecurity as something that happens "over there.” “But over the past 10 years I've come to realize how thin the line is between a society that prospers and one at war with itself. That line is education. If you could see what some children are forced to sacrifice, and the risks they must take to go to school... This is a sacred trust, and I urge the board to weigh their decision appropriately,” he said. The first glimpse of senior administration's final report to the board will be available when the public agenda of the May 8 school enrolment/school capacity subcommittee meeting is made public on the board's website some time on May 4. The public may make delegations to that sub-committee on May 25 provided they have followed the board processes and made their request in writing at least five days prior. The board of trustees will have the final say on Senior Administration's final report and suggested course of action at the June 19 meeting of trustees. All meetings are scheduled to take place at the Education Centre in Belleville.

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Smith concerned ERT process could be influenced

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WHATTAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S is proud to presentâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?Family Movie Dayâ&#x20AC;? at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 911:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30. Contact Ron 813-1970. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am-11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What-Not-Shop reopens 2-4pm on Thurs Apr 20th. AL-ANON MEETINGS NEW LOCATION: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at HOPE CHURCH, 40 King St. Picton. Parking, Giant Tiger Parking Lot. Entrance, lower entrance from parking lot. For persons affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711. TOPS 4918 MOVING: May 3 to the Hope Centre at 46 King St. Picton. Weigh-in 6pm to 6:45pm. Meeting 6:45 to 7:30pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. NIA FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON & BLOOMFIELD: Mon 10am & Wed 6:15pm from Apr 10May 10 in Wellington. Saturday Apr 29, May 13, May 27 at 10am in Bloomfield. Nia fitness is set to empowering music that feeds your body, mind & spirit. For info or to register for one or more classes Call Gina (Certified Nia Instructor) 3992588. APRIL 27: BINGO IN THE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. APRIL 27: SPRING DISH & DONATION SUPPER - At Glenora United Church 6:30pm. Everyone welcome! APRIL 28: INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Picton Br Library 10:30am. APRIL 29: ST. PHILIPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACW YARD & RUMMAGE SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Hall Milford 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm. No early birds & please bring bags. APRIL 29: REDNERSVILLE ALBURY CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join us for fresh maple syrup, pancakes, sausages & scrambles eggs. Serving 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon at Rednersville-Albury Church, 2681 Rednersville Rd (Cty Rd 3) between Rednersville & Carrying Place. Adults $8 / Children $4. APRIL 29: ROBLIN LAKE COUNTRY & CLASSIC ROCK JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ameliasburgh Town Hall at Roblin Lake, in Amelaisburgh 1-4pm. Everyone welcome! Come out & perform or just enjoy! Sponsored by the Ameliasburgh Rec Committee. APRIL 30: CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Will host a soup & roll lunch at 12 noon followed by a sharing of thoughts towards amalgamation of the two congregations in the Consecon Pastoral Charge. Anyone interested is welcome. APRIL 30: ST. ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ANGLICAN CHURCH ROAST BEEF SUPPER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At Ameliasburgh Town Hall, Cty Rd 19. Serving 4-6pm. At the door Adults $14, Children 611yrs $5. Info 968-3320 or 969-8075. APRIL 30: PEC ECUMENICAL CHOIR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Presents Vivaldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GLORIA with soloists & orchestra. Also music by Faure, Victoria, Lauridsen & Tavener. 7:30pm at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton. Admission at the door $20 adult, $5 students. MAY 2: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon. MAY 2: A STORY TO LIVE BY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton at 7pm. MAY 2: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). MAY 3: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

MAY 3: POLLINATOR FRIENDLY GARDEN DESIGN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Picton Br Library 2pm. MAY 3: A SUFFERING WOMAN & A DESPERATE FATHER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. Wellington on the Lake, Recreation Hall, Empire Blvd at 3pm. Free coffee. MAY 4: JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. Waupoos Pub, 2740 Cty Rd 8 Waupoos at 2pm. Free coffee & refreshments. MAY 4: BINGO IN THE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. MAY 4: REGRETS Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE HAD A FEW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 44 Philip St. Milford. 6pm Free BBQ. 7pm talk in the Church with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities provided. MAY 4: ROCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N REVUE FUNDRAISING EVENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To support ROC & the PEC Youth Centre, a dedicated supervised space for all teen in the County to utilize. Performance is at 7pm at The Regent Theatre, 224 Main St Picton. Tickets $15/person available at The Regent Theatre Box Office or purchase online www.theregenttheatre.org/event/roc-n-revue/. MAY 5: CAUGHT UP IN A TREE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus, 8am at The Waring House (free breakfast but reservations required 476-3303). Free will offering gratefully accepted. MAY 5: THE LAST ENEMY - With Harold Percy, an opportunity to share the story of Jesus. St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, 224 Main St. Wellington at 7pm. MAY 6: WELLINGTON DISTRICT LIONS CLUB EWASTE & CLOTHING COLLECTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At the Essroc Community Centre, Belleville St. Wellington from 7am-5pm. For a complete list of what is accepted please e-mail wellingtondistrictlions@gmail.com. MAY 6: WELLINGTON ELKS YARD SALE & ELECTRONIC DROP OFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Allisonville Hall 7:30-11am. Tables $10. Call Randy Vincent 969-0746. MAY 6: ANNUAL YARD SALE FOR THE SOUTH SHORE APPEAL FUND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rain date May 7. 14011 Hwy 33 from 8am-2pm. Plan to attend to find some great treasures. MAY 6: WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE ANNUAL GRAGE & BAKE SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amazing deals form over 400 homes. Home-made baked goods, tools, furniture, electronics, clothing & jewelry boutique. 50/50 Draw & Raffles. 8amnoon at 14 Empire Blvd (Turn at Hwy 33 7 Prince Edward Dr.) Unsold items are donated to Community Care Thrift Shop, the Storehouse Foodbank, Hallowell House & St. Vincent de Paul. 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Last week, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith wrote to environment minister Glen Murray to ensure vegetation clearing related to the White Pines wind energy project wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unduly influence an Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) ruling into the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fate. In a release distributed Tues-

day, Smith argued the actions conducted by proponent wpd Canada could undermine due process in the appeal case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While I can appreciate the ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to uphold the integrity of the environmental review process, I must insist that the process is being undermined by the proponent in this

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case,â&#x20AC;? Smith stated in his letter. He added his belief the vegetation clearing was being done to exert pressure on ERT panelists to render a decision on the proponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeline, rather than the tribunalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Smith also noted the province does not need to add any more energy production to its grid right now. Speaking at the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting that morning, Smith said on Easter weekend alone the province spent $50 million while ramping up and down natural gas plants, steaming off nuclear, and spilling water from its hydroelectric dams in order to accommodate priority renewables. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We don't need the electricity. We don't need the unreliable electricity and we don't need the expensive electricity," Smith said. "The government should really be stepping in now, realizing the economic disaster this has been, and stopping any further projects from going into the ground. -Adam Bramburger, Staff

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Chamber votes to officially remove tourism reference from its name members reformatted the popular red map tourism document, completed an A-level reaccreditation through the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of only 32 chambers in the province

Business organization recalls transition year ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The representative organization for Prince Edward County's businesses completed a symbolic move Thursday to reaffirm the direction its board has charted over the past year. The membership of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce voted to officially alter its name to drop the reference to tourism, naming itself the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce. President Gil Leclerc said the change reflects an agreement the Chamber made to turn the provision of visitors' services over to the County's community development department as of Jan. 1 this year. The organization's board made the decision it couldn't provide the contracted support it was offering the municipality at the budget offered. Despite that, Leclerc said the organization is not abandoning the important tourism sector, which he indicated has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. Instead, he said the changes are about a shift in focus toward provision of traditional business services to members from all sectors of the economy. "We will be participating and, of course, supporting the sector of tourism in our office and every one of members would love to expand that service and expand that sector here in the county, but

MAKING A CHANGE Gil Leclerc calls for a membership vote for the name change to Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce,marking a change in the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

the actual legwork and hard work will be done by the (community development department)" Leclerc said. "We are the chamber of commerce first and foremost and this will continue to include robust support for tourism-based businesses as well as our other business services." Leclerc referred to the 20162017 fiscal year as "challenging,"

but noted the organization made strides in the past year toward building a network of businesses, advocating for them, and supporting them to help grow the local economy. One step taken toward that goal is the transition toward an operational board, managing the Chamber as well as setting governance structures for it. Board

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Roof work at PECI valued at $1.169 million will be undertaken this summer Board trustees learn former PECI faculty member was recognized as Canada’s top music teacher in ceremony at the 2017 Juno Awards last month JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A pair of capital projects at local public schools are among $8 million worth of capital work taking place at Hastings and Prince Edward District Public schools this summer. At their regular meeting Monday evening at the Education Centre in Belleville, trustees approved the projects that were subject to a tender process.

In Picton, PECI will receive roofing work undertaken by Crawford Roofing at a cost of $1.169 million. It is one of six schools within the board to have roof repairs or replacements this summer. Since 2013 the board has been shoring up its most urgent roofing repair needs and, and at that time, entered into contract with TSS Building Science Inc. to serve as an expert roofing consultant. Nine schools received roof

repairs or replacements in summer 2014, followed by eight schools the following year, according to supporting documents issued to trustees Monday evening. The roofing projects plus consultant fees will be funded from the building renewal budget. The other summer capital project in Prince Edward County child-care renovations at Massassaga-Rednersville Public School.

As part of the Ministry of Education's Schools First Child Care retrofit program, provincial funding was approved to renovate an existing classroom to expand the child care program offered at the north shore school. The renovations will include the creation of an infant sleep area and the expansion of the program into an existing classroom. The program will offer an infant area, toddler area as well as a new pre-school room with new washroom facility

K. Knudsen Construction was named the winner of the tender at a cost of $206,000 which will be borne entirely by the Ministry of Education. In other board news... n A former PECI staffer was lauded for her efforts at Monday's meeting. North Hastings music teacher Dianne Winmill was awarded the Music Counts Canadian Music Teacher of the Year award at the 2017 Juno Awards in Ottawa last month.

Winmill taught music and French at PECI in 2012-2013 before moving to the north reaches of board's catchment area. In an ironic twist, Winmill was presented her award by Blue Rodeo including band members Jim Cuddy and Bazil Donovan. Cuddy's mother is a Prince Edward County native and Donovan summers here with his wife, PECI alum Tarayn Hiddink.

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Alyea champions Etta and Otto and Russell and James most effectively at The County Reads Presenters do their best to convince audience members to vote for their titles as eighth annual discussion opens Authors Festival at Books & Company CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

If there was a common theme at this year's County Reads debate, it was that the defended literary works have had a lasting impact on the five local presenters who read them. The eighth annual County Reads event drew a significant crowd to the Lipson Room above Books & Company on Thursday evening. That audience was treated to a discussion that swung from lighthearted to fervent and back again. Author Ken Murray served as moderator for the evening with presenters Monica Alyea, championing Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper, Dawn Ayer supporting The Witches of New York by Ami McKay, John Burns advocating for A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, Lenny Epstein backing A Disappearance in Damascus by Deborah Campbell, and Bill McMahon defending Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. In the end Alyea was declared the winner by an audience vote. “It's great, I had a really great book to work with,” Alyea said after the announcement was made. “It's not so much about me talking as it is the book talking.” Etta and Otto and Russell and James tells the story of 82year-old Etta. She has never seen the ocean. One morning she sets off in her best boots, deciding to walk from her Saskatchewan home east toward the ocean. Meanwhile Etta's husband, Otto, waits patiently for her return. Russell also loves Etta and he sets off to find her. “For me it was important to present the characters and because I do theatre it's easy for me to see these characters

DEBATE DECIDED Monica Alyea was voted by the audience as the winner of the 2017 County Reads debate on April 20. Alyea said she had a lot of good source material to work with. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

become who they were,” she said. Alyea said the book weaves a tangled web of threads that add rich depth to each character and make for a vivid work. This year, former chair of the Prince Edward County Arts Council's Written Word Committe Anne Preston stepped aside from the position. Taking over was County of Price Edward Public Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet. Sweet thanked Preston for her contributions through the years and presented her with a bouquet of flowers as the event got underway. “Anne, this evening would not be happening without you,” said Sweet. “Your love of literature and your commitment to the promotion of literacy is an

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF THE PRINCE EDWARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Historical Society will be held on Sunday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellington Library, 261 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario.

Members may vote on a proposed slate of officers for the Society that will be presented by the Executive, and nominations from the floor will be accepted. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome

inspiration.” She said Preston's contributions to the County Reads and to the County Kids Read event have made Prince Edward County a better place to live. Preston said she enjoyed her time heading the event. “It has been my pleasure these past few years to do County Reads,” she said. “I must say this afternoon I was feeling at sixes and sevens a bit without a to-do list.” She said the event has benefitted from a hardworking and dedicated committee and said she's happy to see the event continue under the leadership of the Authors Festival and the Library. Following the event, County Reads organizing committee member Barb Kennelly said the

evening went perfectly. “The presenters were good and the crowd was good,” she said. “They showed they have an appreciation for literature and they're curious about new books and what other people have to say about them.” Kennelly said there's a lot of effort put in each year to make the event a success, but the volunteers have a good time doing it. She said the event isn't only an evening's entertainment, but also promotes reading and literacy. “Picton is very strong in literacy — the library is very supportive of many many book groups and not just the library, Books & Company are often putting on events for authors,” she said. “It's a very supportive community altogether for literacy.” There were strong candidates for County Reads 2017. Each presenter mentioned feeling a connection to the characters and themes and wished for others to read their chosen work even if they didn't get the votes to win. The Witches of New York, set in 1880, follows Adelaide Thom who has left life in a sideshow to open a tea shop with another young woman named Eleanor. They cater to Manhattan's high society, serving up cures, palmistry and potions. One day another young woman named Beatrice arrives seeking employment and quickly makes herself indispensable. When Beatrice disappears, it prompts a desperate search. Ayer said the book immediately captured her imagination. “It transfixed me from the very beginning,” she said. “Her writing is beautiful, there are beautiful illustrations throughout — there's this whole context around how newspapers and ads and happenstance link everyone together and popular culture is so important in the 1880s.”

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A Fine Balance takes place in 1975 in an unnamed Indian city near the sea. The government has declared a state of emergency. The book follows four strangers forced to share one apartment and forced to face cruelty and corruption. Burns said the author deftly created a taut atmosphere throughout the novel. “A Fine Balance literally sums up the absolute central theme of this entire book,” he said. “Every event, every character, virtually every page sits on the cusp of a fine balance and if it

goes one way it goes well and if it goes another way it doesn't.” He said the book has forced him to look at life from a different perspective. A Disappearance in Damascus,follows the true story of journalist Deborah Campbell's travels to Damascus in 2007 to report on the mass emigration of Iraqi people to Syria following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. She meets a refugee named Ahlam who is working as a “fixer”.

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CCF-supported projects all focus on youth activities within Prince Edward County GRANTS, from page 4

County Kids Read, a project supported by the Prince Edward County Arts Council, will be receiving $5,360 to fund a youth-focused authors festival at Queen Elizabeth School fea-

turing Canadian authors. Participants will receive autographed copies of the visiting authors’ books. The event supports the literacy activities County Kids Read provides through their site at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church.

The Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC) is to receive $5,000 for the provision of snacks and transportation services for young people visiting the drop-in Prince Edward County Youth Centre on Picton’s Main Street. The grant is

intended to remove barriers to students participating in the ROC’s programming and Gilbert reports the majority of the funding is going toward transportation. The Picton BIA will also receive $5,000 this year. The

money will help the organization provide a free children’s carnival as part of Picton’s Canada Day celebrations, which will recognize Canada’s sesquicentennial, the 225th anniversary of settlement in Prince Edward County, and the 180th

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All five Canadian titles presented at The County Reads are available to be borrowed from local library branches See BOOKS, page 16

When Ahlam disappears, Campbell spends months trying to track her down. Epstein said the book presents a captivating story, but also drills deeper. “It does an amazing job of

allowing you to see these people in Syria as people who have the same inclinations, the same motivations, as we all do,” he said. “We don't often get to get transported into the middle of war and just to see the humanity in the characters — it's very eye-

opening.” Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Water for Elephants tells the story of Jacob Jankowski. Now 93 and living in a nursing home, Jacob's memories flash by. In the beginning he is studying for final

exams at Cornell University when he receives word his parents have been killed in a car accident. After breaking down, Jacob hops a circus train in the dead of night. By morning he has a job with the Benzini Brothers Circus. Jacob falls in love

with the Marlena, the wife of brutal equestrian director August. It all builds to a violent conclusion. “Water for Elephants is a vivid depiction of depression-era America, it's as beautiful as it is unforgettable,” McMahon said.

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A rare Centre Street offering. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath century home was enhanced with an addition in 2010. Windows, roof, plumbing and electric were all updated at that time. Many great features including spacious entrances at both doors, open concept kitchen, dining and family room, walk-in pantry and large deck to a private backyard setting. $649,900 MLS 550610158

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Spectacular PEC waterfront! Imagine your dream home perched atop this wonderful 4.79 acre lot overlooking Long Reach! $429,000 MLS 550450193 GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,

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A two minute drive from downtown Picton and you are home. Welcome to PineRidge. You`ll notice the difference right away - the stone entranceway, tall pines on the ravine, and the adjacent conservation area and trails. PineRidge is an upscale community, close to the amenities you want, but with the tranquil surroundings of nature. This TOWNHOME (1340 sq ft) features an open concept kitchen connected to a large living and dining room. This unit has lots of natural light and a walkout basement that faces the gorgeous Macaulay Conservation Area. Two bedrooms are also on the main level: a master bedroom complete with ensuite & walk-in closet and a guest bedroom & 2nd full bathroom. Standard features include granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings and paved driveway! $350,316 MLS QR1701324

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

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10 MINUTES OFF 401 AND YOU ARE HOME Lake Ontario Waterfront. 2 bedrm bungalow, pretty lot, walk into Lake Ontario. Liv rm, kitchen & dining area, glassed in sunroom facing lake. Full basement, attached 2 car garage, workshop area, lg walk through foyer, electric radiant heat in ceiling, drilled well & septic. Diamond in the rough, has good bones and lg footprint. Call to view. Asking $799,000 Pin 550230067 Broker of Record GEORGE REID, Broker

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Immaculate waterfront home. Bright, sunny custom bungalow with exceptional views. Close to North Beach. Open concept kitchen with built in appliances and abundant storage. Walk out from kitchen to deck area for amazing water view. Master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet. Formal living and dining room. Has a wood burning fireplace on the upper level and an electric on the lower level Finished lower basement could be a perfect in-law suite or for use as a vacation rental / b&b . The basement features high ceilings ,a walkout, custom teak bar area. Good well provides plenty of water. Amazing garden area and fruit bearing trees on site. Mini barn offers lots of storage. Pictures do not do this property justice come and see your dream home today. $700,000.

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THE REDNER HOUSE c.1840 - Rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture! Re-landscaped yard and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. This reawakened “Settler’s Dream” is beyond compare and one of the finest offerings in Prince Edward County! $1,395,000 MLS 550130266

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Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. Enjoy the tranquility of 9.6 acres and over 700 feet of shoreline. Seasonal creek flows through the property to the Bay. A newer storage shed is on the property. Excellent for kayaking, canoeing and all year round fishing in Bay of Quinte waterway.

23 JASPER AVENUE A quality built Sandbanks home in Picton. Walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants and theatre. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and den on the main floor, large living room, a bright kitchen and dining area that overlooks the deck and yard. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with in floor heating. The basement is partially finished with a rec room, bedroom, 3rd full bathroom and extra storage. MLS®550600204 $479,900

LOT 101 ISLAND ROAD, SHEBA’S ISLAND A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. An architect`s delight! A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks. Among lovely homes... just waiting for a new family to build their dream home. MLS®550510677 $264,000

13698 LOYALIST PARKWAY On Loyalist Parkway between Picton and Bloomfield. This 1.85 Acre Lot is zoned Highway Commercial, located in a high traffic area and is the perfect business location! Drilled well and septic in place on property. MLS®550490336 $185,000

205 PRINYER’S COVE CRESENT Large waterfront lot in Prinyer’s Cove with over 200 ft. of shoreline on approximately .75 Acres. Ideal for swimming, fishing and an excellent building site. Approximately 45` of road frontage. MLS®550960137 $199,900

LOT 17 PRINYER’S COVE This beautiful waterfront boasts over 200 feet of waterfront with a sand and pebble beach. A natural cove around the bend is a well known haven for boaters. The property is perfect for those who love being on the water. This waterfront lot will leave you calm and relaxed with it’s gorgeous sunsets! MLS®550960147 $168, 800

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, COUNTY RD 1 & HWY 62 - Great location for your at home business. Zoning in place. 3 bedrm brick/vinyl bungalow, 1+ acre lot. Lg kitchen, lots of cupboards, new countertop. Lg dining rm/living rm, patio doors to lg deck, 3 pc ensuite, 4 pc bath. Newer windows, new metal roof, lg garage/ workshop 24x40 & 12x30 heated with furnace, 240 amp service. 12x30 storage area. 550350120

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FEATURE HOUSE PLAN VAGABOND COVE COTTAGES, SMITH BAY Main house & six cottages operating as Vagabond Cove Cottage Resort. Many recent updates to cottages and main house. 400+ ft. of pristine shoreline on Smith`s Bay. $889,000 MLS 550700059

GREAT GARDEN CENTRE In beautiful Prince Edward County. Roadway and parking areas professionally installed. Tile drained and constructed on a rock base, there is never a worry about mud, in or out of the paddocks. Roadways and ring able to support heavy equipment. Excellent well with 2000 gallon cistern. Professionally designed, tile drained sand ring 60m x 60m, with devil`s dyke and bank. Completely vinyl fenced with eight large grass paddocks. Six sand paddocks for winter turnout. All with hydrants. Large coverall barn 200 x 60 with ten large systems rubber matted stalls including lighted indoor ring 140 x 60 feet with professional footing. Small coverall barn with five systems rubber matted stalls. Separate hay barn. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained. $699,000 MLS 550580070

400 MAIN STREET Development site for new home in the heart of Picton. Small bungalow located on the property as well, currently rented. Great location for summer rental. $160,000 MLS 550700059

10 SPRING STREET Well maintained brick bungalow in central Picton. Fenced yard, large deck. 2 + 2 bedrooms, 24pc baths. Freshly painted with neutral colours. Immediate possession! $289,000 MLS 550660015

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This model is an extremely attractive family home that has a two-car garage and a covered entry porch. The Montague is a two-story home that includes a den and a remarkable family kitchen with a peninsula and convenient eating nook. Past the kitchen is the great room that forms an open concept floor plan. Also on the main floor of this house plan are a powder room, laundry room and a bonus mudroom area. Upstairs is complete with three bedrooms and two bathrooms; this will help your family deal with those busy mornings and getting ready! The master bedroom has a grand double door entry, an extensive walkin closet and room for a small reading nook.

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46 STAPLETON RD Here is an excellent opportunity to participate in the growing wine industry of Prince Edward County. Start with a 49 acre parcel of scenic vineyards and a beautifully restored barn and tasting room. Add a custom built 3800 sq.ft home with a wrap around porch overlooking a winding creek and rolling fields and this property could make a great family getaway as well. The owners are including a turnkey operation with great staffing, substantial wine making equipment, farm machinery and everything needed to step into this business instead of spending 7-12 years it might take to start from scratch. Prince Edward County is one of the fastest growing tourist areas in Canada and this opportunity presents itself at a time that could be right for you. Price: $4,500,000 MLS: 550250311

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262 COUNTY ROAD 8, PICTON ON 3 bedroom brick bungalow backing on McCauley Mountain Conservation Area: http://prince-edward-county.com/item/macaulay-mountain-conservation-area/ This home has many upgrades and is in move in condition. Lower level has extra bedroom, rec room and bar with wood stove. Located just outside of Picton. Great spot for bikers, whether young or young at heart. Detached shop with 4 bays presents many possibilities as this property has rural industrial zoning.. Price: $395,000 MLS: µ

349 MAIN ST.WELLINGTON, ON Stunning south-facing waterfront property with 130` of Lake Ontario frontage. Fully renovated motel with 10 units, a 2-bedroom bungalow, and a beautiful 2-story, 3-bedroom house with panoramic lake view. Large wooden gazebo. Buildings/property very well maintained. Amazing turn-key business or development opportunity within walking distance of popular local restaurants/shops, central to wineries, and 20 minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price: $1,995,000 MLS: 550270544

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Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Perfect freestanding commercial condo offers great street presence, big bright open space and access to abundant parking, all just steps from Main Street! One-of-a-kind in Picton just waiting for the right entrepreneur. $159,000 MLS 558020008 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

132 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of privacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property. The east lot, no survey. $175,000 MLS 550830143 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Opportunity! Outstanding 36 -acre lot with approximately 24-acres of agricultural and remaining acreage comprising of mature hardwood and open space. Offers road frontage on two sides. Plenty of space to build your County home! Drilled well. Zoned RU2. $229,000 MLS 550810063 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

1.8 ACRE BUILDING LOT Build your dream home on this 1.8 acre parcel in Black Creek. Drilled well, storage shed and hydro available. $148,000 MLS 550890272 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This desirable two bedroom, one bathroom home boasts 1,650 sq ft of living space and sits on a 1+ acre country lot. Spacious common areas can be found on the main floor and lower level with bedrooms privately located on the second floor. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the large front porch and surrounding yard. $259,900 MLS 550600170 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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89 acres (approx.) with frontage on County Road 8. Featuring one of the most breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and Amherst Island. South facing slope with a limestone base great for potential vineyard. Unique piece of property to build your dream home with a million dollar view. $279,000 MLS 550870291 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Well established eatery uniquely situated in the Village of Bloomfield, offering frontages on Highways 62 and 33. A great chance to enter and expand into the ever growing restaurant market, or bring your own vision to the blossoming Bloomfield/Wellington corridor. This turnkey operation is priced to sell. $349,000 MLS 550490102 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

This 80 acres (aprox.) of land sits on County Road 10 and includes approximately 30 acres of tillable land with the balance of mixed bush. $249,000 MLS 550820108 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Enjoy summer breezes and spectacular sunsets on the shores of the Bay of Quinte in beautiful Prince Edward County. The waterfront is great for watersports and swimming, a dock, firepit and walk in shoreline. The property has been used as a weekend retreat and a weekly rental with great reviews. The garage would make for a great Bunkie for extra guests. This is a great opportunity to afford a property in the County with accessible waterfront for this summer`s season. $385,000 MLS 550400093 Lori Slik*

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UNSURPASSED SETTING Just to the east of Lake on the Mountain is a rare opportunity to secure waterfront in the region! Sprawling 19 acres with over 220 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach the topography of the land features contrastive elevation points, property lines and views. A mixture of mature trees, hardwood /softwood bush, and vegetation create a vibrant back drop that will having you feel right at ease with nature. $350,000 MLS 550860071 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Great opportunity for country living close to town! - 3 bedroom home located on a quiet street just a 5 minute drive from Picton. Open concept style home with large kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry, new roof 2016, freshly painted, above ground pool with surrounding deck, hot tub, main floor laundry plus a huge attached garage with entrance to back yard. Home backs on to beautiful wooded area. $419,000 MLS 550470184 Peter Lynch*

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In the heart of Bloomfield, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home features gracious principal rooms, main floor family room, eat-in kitchen, and an office/studio with its own entrance, perfect for a home-based business. Private lot includes a heated in-ground salt water pool, firepit, and much more. An outstanding opportunity! $469,000 MLS 550490269 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

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Immaculate move in condition home in prime area of Bloomfield. This home features a separate dining room with high ceilings,. den/sitting room off of kitchen with pocket doors for privacy. Master bedroom features a walk in closet and 3pc ensuite. Screened in front porch at front of home. Many upgrades, new shingles, central air. This home is a must to see in great location! $469,000 MLS 550490181 Call Peter Lynch*

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An opportunity awaits! This seven-bedroom home is located in the heart of Prince Edward County. With its rural setting, sitting on three acres and its location of only 5 minutes to Picton and 5 minutes to Waupoos, makes it an ideal retreat/residence for the ever-expanding extended family. $499,900 MLS 550880385 Lori Slik*

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Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

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This classic two-storey home located in the heart of Bloomfield, backs onto parkland. The main floor features a spacious living room and adjoining dining room, kitchen, family room and master bedroom suite with sunroom. The upper level offers 2 large bedrooms and a 4 piece bath. $499,900 MLS 550490022 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

Monica Klingenberg*

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. This Immaculate home perched above Adolphus Reach has been rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture. Vibrant gardens, wrap around porch and eye catching curb appeal are just the beginning. Distinguished living areas featuring updated hardwood flooring greet you with a country inspired kitchen anchoring the core of the home on the main floor. $525,000 MLS 550860199 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

Jim Wait*

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This 12 year old custom built 3 bedroom home is located on a lovely country lot with a seasonal steam and year round pond. Pride of ownership is present in this immaculate and well maintained family home. Open concept kitchen, dining and great room provides plenty of space for family gatherings and entertaining. The partially finished lower level has great potential. $549,000 MLS 550870149 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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BLACK RIVER WATERFRONT! Charming 2.5 acre country retreat nestled on the shored of Black River. Nature lover’s paradise! 10 minutes to Picton. $598,000 MLS 550890271 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Pettit House, Circa 1840. Historical 3 bedroom home on 2 acre lot with bordering marshland on West Lake. Large principal rooms, formal dining room with wood burning fireplace, pine floors and original built-ins, country kitchen, large private backyard with patio, original drive shed and separate garage with loft. Minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park, Bloomfield and Picton. $618,000 MLS 550510439 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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GREAT INVESTMENT! Excellent and well maintained solid brick triplex! Core Commercial zoning! Desirable location! Currently fully rented! A great investment! $548,000 MLS 550680016 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres. Original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and paddocks, and heated/insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! $659,000 MLS 550420375 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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ONE OF A KIND! Beautifully renovated and restored with large principal rooms, tin ceilings, millwork, pine plank floors, lovely gourmet kitchen, plus so much more! In-law potential! A must see! $678,000 MLS 550620106 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Stunning family home features too many upgrades to list! Open concept main floor living plus 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Finished lower level with an abundance of storage. The backyard paradise includes a spacious deck, outdoor kitchen and fabulous hot tub. Minutes to down town Picton. $699,000 MLS 550740233 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Exceptional custom designed/built home on superb 7.3 acre parcel. Skylights, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, screened sunroom, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, attached 2 car garage, separate insulated shop. Many possibilities; artist gallery, wood craft shop, home based business. A must see! $585,000 MLS 550450031 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Private, renovated, open-concept waterfront home on Picton Bay. Gracious living spaces, sumptuous master with 6-piece ensuite, plus 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Lower level family room with walk-out. Outdoor entertaining spaces include deck and screened-in porch overlooking water. Main level laundry, ample storage. $795,000 MLS 550720078 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

Chris Kapches Richard Stewart* Betty Burns* President, CEO VP, Legal Counsel Office Manager

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OVERLOOK THE VINES! Turn-key Vineyard is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre. The winery features a state of the art tasting room, production facility and barrel vault. Overlook the vines from the 2+ bedroom custom built home. $978,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

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The elegant Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained. 13 rooms offer private ensuite baths. The 50 seat restaurant is among the County`s busiest. Impressive financials available with signed CA. $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

Monica Klingenberg*

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Luxury exceeds all standards of excellence in this private waterfront oasis. 4.8 acres beautifully sited on the shores of Bay of Quinte. Designed and executed with the highest quality of finishings. $3,298,000 MLS 404260172 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Gorgeous Views of Tree Tops and Waterfront! Tucked away from the road, down a magical winding drive, 9 acres! Walkout to entertainers deck! Sunroom with spectacular views! $623,800

Sunset Views From Your Living Room! Waterfront at your toes! Great workshop! Private back deck and large yard! $439,900

Spectacular Quiet Setting! Set back from the road, with trails through the woods. Workshop! Enclosed sun porch! $459,000

Adolphus Reach Waterfront! Panoramic views plus easily accessed waterfront! Summer bunkie at the waterfront! $478,000

Extraordinary Views of the Reach! Beautiful and Private lot! Main floor sunroom! Fabulous views from every room! $698,000

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PICTON – Close to shopping & downtown. Features 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. and 2 pce. bathrooms. Good investment with current tenants. Contact us for more details. $249,900 MLS 550620046 Christine and Colin

Sitting on 2.6 acres overlooking fields, forest & a vineyard. Delightful living room has walkout to deck. 3 bedrooms with lots of closet space. Main floor laundry. 2 car garage & workshop for the hobbyist. $224,900 MLS 550800066

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5 minutes to Picton is this solid 3 bedroom home offering expansive views overlooking East Lake. Roof was done in 2013, and a 23ft x 43ft workshop/garage. All of this and more set on a 1 acre lot. $224,900 MLS 550820104 Marc Ouellette

OVERLOOKING MACAULAY CONSERVATION – 3.78 acres with woods at rear. Well set back from the road, this all-brick home features over 4,000 sq. ft. of beautifully-appointed living space on two levels plus an attached 2+ car garage PLUS an attached 1,000 sq. ft. space with separate entrance – ideal for an in-law suite, home business, huge work-out room or ‘man-cave’! $739,000 MLS 550740452 Christine and Colin

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y Beautiful 4 bedroom bungalow on approximately 200 feet of level Lake Ontario shoreline in southern Prince Edward County. $729,000 MLS 550960405 Kevin Gale

All brick 3 bedroom raised bungalow on a beautiful country lot. Located on Highway 62 just south of CFB Trenton @ Mountainview. Very pretty 150 x 500 ft. lot with mature trees. Natural gas connected, a/c, woodstove in basement, 1 1/2 car garage, oak kitchen, and lots more! $279,000 MLS 550090191

1772 SALMON ROAD A great 2 Bdrm home, with eat in Kitchen, nice size living room, main floor laundry on 60 plus acres. Includes a 60 ft. x 40 ft. barn with other out buildings 20 to 25 acres of pasture hay ground and 35 plus acres of hard and soft wood bush with apprx 2 miles of walking/riding trail. $429,000 MLS 550120247 Ron & Veronica Norton

Located on Ridge Road, less than 5 minutes’ drive from Picton and situated on 1.45 acres of picturesque property, this 40 year old bungalow features lots of living space on the main level plus a full, high partially-finished basement with walk-out. Heating is provided by an economical wood & oil combination furnace plus a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room. $279,900 MLS 550550244 Christine and Colin

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TRASH BASHED County staff member Paul Widger loads a bag of gabage into a bin at the Trash Bash collection site on Sandy Hook Road. About 225 people participated locally. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

“There's a lot of support and with more numbers you can get the louder message out there,” she said. Delaney said the local Air Cadets deserve special thanks. A group of about 20 cadets gathered on Saturday and cleaned up a swath of land adjacent to

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tle bit.” Pierson said that particular section of road is a popular dumping spot for litterers. “This is a bad section for people just tossing stuff out of their windows,” he said. “I ride my bike around here and I've seen the strangest things dumped out — not just trash, but dining room sets, toilets, garbage bags — it's pretty wild, I don't know how people do that.” He said coffee cups are among the most common things found along the side of the road. “Tim Hortons cups seems to be a popular item to chuck out the window,” he said. He suggested fast food chains should be particularly committed to Trash Bash events because of the prevalence of discarded cups and other fast food trash along roadsides. He said he was looking forward to getting the stretch cleaned up so his bike rides through the area are a little more pleasant. Although, he wasn't optimistic it would stay that way for long. “I'm sure there'll be more,” he said. Regardless, he said it's an important event. “It should be important to everybody,” he said. “We just consume way too much and dispose of it and not in a good way a lot of it. I'm just trying to leave a smaller footprint whatever I do.”

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Woodward gets Junior A coaching gig in Timmins JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

EVASIVE MOVE Senior Panthers forward Kylie Moyer kicks the ball away from a Bayside Red Devil into open space as teammate Lydia Snider looks on during the team’s season opener Tuesday at PECI.The Panthers are back at home against Centre Hastings this afternoon.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Senior Panthers looking for playoff spot PECI drops opener against Bayside, coach remains optimistic as given depth at all positions on pitch ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The PECI Senior Soccer Panthers didn’t kick off their season on the best footing Tuesday, but they have high hopes for grabbing a playoff spot in the Bay of Quinte Conference this season. In soggy conditions at home, the Panthers fell 5-0 to a strong Bayside Red Devils team that passed the ball efficiently and managed to limit the black shirts to few scoring chances. Coach Greer Koutroulides, who guides the Panthers alongside Jenny Lyons and Sarah Walker, indicated her team

brings some great potential into the year. “Our senior team should be pretty strong. The majority of them have been playing together for the past three seasons,” she said. “Playing against Bayside first, they’re a really strong team, but hopefully the seniors will come together and have a successful season.” Koutroulides said the Panthers will rely on a deep core of strikers as they have two forward combinations that should produce goals. On one, Hailey Van Rossum and Kylie Moyer show instant chemistry, while the speedy Abby Terpstra and

Hannah Smith are also a potent one-two punch. Brooke Roche also shows ability to command the game on the front end, with Koutroulides noting she will be a real asset if she can battle through recurring leg injuries to play with the edge she brings. Defensively, the Panthers also have a competent core that instills confidence. Audrey Roloson played with poise Tuesday, often taking on Red Devils attackers head on, while also being smart enough to realize that an extra cushion would help her limit Bayside’s speed in getting to the box. “Audrey’s a wall. She’s al-

ways solid and it’s nice to have her there,” Koutroulides said. Esther Prinzen also made some nice plays to get the Panthers out of trouble. Keeper Sarah Young also turned in a strong effort in her first game as a senior, turning aside some point-blank shots and getting her teammates good field position with her dropkicks. Tuesday’s game marked the Panthers’ first opportunity to get on their home field in game action as a rainy spring rendered the site unplayable for exhibitions. The Panthers are slated to host the Centre Hastings Centurions today at 3 p.m.

The Timmins Rock found their man on the shores of Lake Ontario. The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League squad announced Monday it has hired Wellington Dukes assistant coach Ryan Woodward as its bench boss for the 2017-2018 season. The Picton native has left an undeniable mark on the local sporting landscape as both a player and coach over the past two-and-a-half decades, leading both the Wellington Dukes and Picton Pirates to league and provincial championships. In Picton as a player in 1999, Woodward was Empire B rookie of the year as the Bucs won their first Tod Trophy as league Junior C championss. After a single season in Picton, Woodward took his talents 20 minutes to the west and suited up for the Dukes for four seasons with his tenure culminating with the club captaincy in 2002-2003. That season, Woodward led Wellington to its first Provincial Junior A championship, it's first Dudley Hewitt Cup central Canadian championship and its first Royal Bank Cup berth. His success on the ice parlayed into a four-year stint at the State University in Oswego, N.Y. where Woodward was an NCAA Division III All-American and captain of the Lakers first and (so far) only NCAA championship in 2007. Behind the bench, Woodward cut his teeth as a head coach with the Pirates and turned that organization into a provincial powerhouse during his time with the Bucs, bringing Picton a Schmalz Cup in the spring of 2013. After several successful seasons at the Junior C level, Woodward made his return to Wellington and has been instrumental in that club’s recruitment efforts while serving as coach and general manager Marty Abrams' right-hand man. After three seasons in Wellington, Woodward is getting his chance to run a Junior A bench on his own in Timmins, the largest city in the NOJHL's East Division. “It's a big hockey town, hockey matters there and they want to build a winner and it's a great opportunity,” Woodward told the Gazette. “The experiences I've had

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here in Picton and Wellington has prepared me for this new challenge.” In a statement announcing the hiring, Rock president Ted Gooch said Woodward was determined to be the best fit for the organization after a lengthy application and interview process. “Over the past three weeks, general manager Kevin Peever and our hockey operations board of directors have undertaken a thorough and comprehensive search for our next head coach,” Gooch said. "Following a detailed evaluation of all coaching candidates, there was overwhelming consensus that Ryan was our top candidate. We wanted a great coach and this process yielded our top pick. I couldn’t be happier. On behalf of the entire Rock organization, the great city of Timmins and our fans, I want to welcome Ryan." When asked about the play in the northern league, Woodward said it's his understanding through talking to NOJHL watchers and viewing archived Rock games from this past season that there is great parity amongst most of the clubs. “It's competitive hockey and I think the management across the league has done a great job of bringing players from all over Canada and the United States. The game is physical, there are some big players so the pace of play might be a little slower but it's a lot heavier than the OJHL,” Woodward said. When contacted, Abrams said he was sorry to lose a valuable member of his staff but quickly added that Woodward had worked hard to develop his coaching ability and earn an opportunity with a Junior A program.

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Departing board member Burley will be missed CHAMBER, from page 11

There, five local businesses were presented awards. The board also replenished its office staff with Angie Newcombe as its office administrator, then tabbed Emily Cowan as its executive director. Leclerc said both hires have been working out well. Financially, it was also a positive year for the board. Accountant Sandy Murray said while revenues were down year over year, the board also did a good job curtailing expenses as it waits for its Main Street office building to sell. The Chamber turned a profit of $7,600 after losses the previous two years. The Chamber's cash assets also improved and the board did not need to dip into its reserves at all. Murray indicated the board informed him if its building sells, it will look to increase reserve funds that can be accessed to provide new services. During Thursday's meeting, Leclerc also bid well to vice-president and longtime board member Jacqui Burley who has elected not to return to the board for another year. Leclerc said he joined the board at the same time as Burley, the property manager at the Loch-

Sloy Business Park, five or six years ago, and they worked closely in the organization. He described her as "my go-to person," adding she was behind the successful Quinte Business Achievement Awards last year. "Jacqui is the best kind of person to have on a board. She's solid, critical, not backing down at any time, and familiar â&#x20AC;&#x201D;she has the history of the county all over the place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and she's a business personâ&#x20AC;¦ It's very hard to see her go," he said. Burley said her involvement

in the Chamber was interesting and indicated while work remains, she believes the organization has put itself on solid footing as evidenced by the sizeable audience at the meeting. "We have made ground and we're headed in the right direction," she said. "It's a great time to exit on a positive." Lawyer Philip Bender joined the board, alongside returnees Leclerc, Aron Brajtman, Sandy Latchford, Lynne McMullen, Larry Ritchie, John Thompson, and exofficio member Steve Ferguson.

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active aduLt Lifestyle Community in Wellington is looking for a Lifeguard for July and August, Monday to Friday from 11am-5pm. Need to have National Lifeguard Service (NLS) and Standard First Aid with CPR-C certifications. Please email resume to bobbijo@sandbankhomes.com Part-time Position available at Brag Clothing in Bloomfield. Retail experience an asset. Drop off your resume at store, 279 Main St, Bloomfield. resPite WorKer needed in Picton area for 30 year old male with Cerebral Palsy. Must enjoy music, shopping and outings and have own transportation. Call 613-471-1955 store manager. Looking for energetic person with retail, merchandising or fashion experience. This is a permanent full time position requiring weekend shifts. Customer Service and team work are an asset. Please bring resume to Brag Clothing, 279 Main Street, Bloomfield between 10-5pm. summer emPLoyment opportunity. Fast paced food environment near Sandbanks Provincial Park. Full-time, part-time, experience an asset but willing to train. Pizza makers needed. Email: bestwaterfront@hotmail.com tambo store is looking for a handyman/maintenance for misc. repairs, for year round contract basis, call 613-922-2228. tHe source in Picton is hiring a part-time Sales Associate. Drop off your resume in store.

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Time has not faded your presence, nor our memories of you.

Thomas Heston Taylor

October 3, 1933 - May 2, 2016 God looked around his garden And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest, God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be Thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. We miss you more than words can say, with love from Margaret, our 3 sons and their families

We missed sharing with you our childhood, our graduations & our accomplishments; our growing up & our weddings, your grandchildren and your great grandchildren. There has always been that empty seat in our family with you not here. With all of the love that surrounded us, still no one could take your place. You have always been in our thoughts & deeply embedded in our hearts.

Tears are still shed when people remember that fateful day. We know that your kind heart & funloving nature touched so many people in the short time you had here. We thank family, friends & neighbours for keeping you in their hearts & sharing memories with us. Forever missed & dearly loved Blaine & Brenda

DEATH

HEBBEL, Douglas Charles

Suddenly at his home in Picton on Wednesday April 19, 2017. Doug Hebbel, formerly of Wellington and Toronto, at the age of 70. Dear husband of the late Beverley Richmond and brother of Vici Stockwell of Barrie and Beth Marecle of Ridgeway, ON and remembered by their families. Will be missed by Susan Lubbock. There will be no public service or visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

in our thoughts and prayers forever and always

ARNOLD, Beverley Jean

Passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa. Beverley Jean Arnold, In her 78th year. Loving wife of Leverne Arnold. Dear mother of Karen Magee (David), Rob (Cheryl) and predeceased by her daughter Brenda VanNeste (Don). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Emily, Michaela and Justin Arnold, Mariah and Wyatt VanNeste and Sydney and Shailey Magee. Survived by her brother John Smith (Lila) and sisters Joan Muirhead (late Dale) and Carol Ferguson (Russell). Sadly missed by sister-in-laws Betty Henning (Noel), Marlene Gillingham (Art) and her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Wednesday, May 3rd from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday, May 4th from noon until time of Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiating. Memorial Donations to the Wellington United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

MAGILL, Thomas James

Suddenly at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday April 22nd, 2017. Jimmy Magill of Glenora Road, Picton at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Nan Magill. Dear brother of Angela McCaughern (Tommy) of Ireland. Mr. Magill is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 26th, 2017 at 11 a.m. Reverend Lynn Donovan to officiate. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Prince Edward County would be appreciated by the family. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m.

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BURRIS, J. Elwood

J. Elwood Burris of Hillier passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2017 with his family by his side at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton at the age of 82. Loving husband of Peggy for 58 years. Loving father to Paul (Karen) and Jacquie (the late Ben). Loving Poppa to Alannah, Gracie and Max. Elwood was born on September 7th, 1934 in Hillier on the farm. He was predeceased by his father Ross, mother Lena and brother Graeme (Gordie). Friends and family called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Sunday, April 23rd from 1-3 and 68pm. Funeral service was held at the Wellington United Church on Monday April 24th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Wellington Cemetery. A celebration of life and reception will followed at the Hillier Hall. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation, PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Storehouse Food Bank, Wellington are gratefully appreciated. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

STEWART, Shirley Doreen

Iit is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shirley at Hospice Prince Edward on Sunday April 23rd, 2017 in her 86th year. Daughter of the late Jack and Beryl (Covert) Welsh. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ronald Stewart. Dear mother Brian Stewart (Liz) of R.R.2 Picton, and Wayne Stewart (Kyla) of Demorestville. Dear sister of Beverley Beaton of Picton. Loved grandmother of Brent (Tammy), Jay (Amanda), Gregory (Mary Ann), Mike (Katelyn), Travis and Cody. Loved Great Grandmother of Evan, Taylor, Isabell, Dominick, Chad, Abbey, Bentley, Callum and Emily. With respect to Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service. Donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated. Online condolences can be made at www.quintecremationservices.com

Suddenly at his home on Wednesday April 19th, 2017. Raymond Jeffery of 113 Mary Street, Picton at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Vicki. Dear father of Raymond (Angela) of Belleville, Shawn (Darcy-Lynn) of Milford and Tammy Williams (David) of Milford. Dear brother of Ann Moore, Milton, James, Frances Ferguson, Katrina Brown, Gordon and the late Carolyn Bartman, Tommy and Nancy Rankin. Sadly missed by his grandchildren D.J., Johnathon, Tynika, Laura and his great grandson Joe. Forever missed by his dear dog Duke. A gathering will be held at the Elks Lodge in Picton (downstairs) on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 2 until 4 p.m. Cremation has taken place. If desired, Donations to the Loyalist Humane Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to

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Jack Howard Lowery

Nov. 7, 1949 - Dec. 22, 2016 The family of the late Jack Howard Lowery will be holding the burial on Saturday May 13, 2017at 1pm, at the Cherry Valley Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Cherry Valley Church Hall till 4pm. Donations to the Cherry Valley Church would be appreciated by the family.

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Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: • Strong orientation towards customer service excellence. • Highly approachable, customer-oriented individual who thrives in offering exceptional service to customers. • Smiles, makes eye contact, greets and thanks customers • Standing/walking for 8 hours. • Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise item may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”. • Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required. We offer a safe, clean work environment, with opportunity to grow. Please forward all resumes to: CTC082Picton@outlook.com or fax to 613-471-2068, or drop off a resume.

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT & WORKS PART-TIME BUILDING MAINTENANCE

The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

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Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for a part-time Building Maintenance position. Reporting to the Head Curator, this position will perform maintenance and carpentry duties, repairs and safety inspections related to the operations of the County Museums.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • 5 years of related work experience in general construction and building repairs; related certificates would be considered an asset • Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating and security systems • Capable of reading blue prints, building plans and working within computerized work order systems • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act including experience in fall arrest and scissor lift operations • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team as required • Proven communication and customer service skills • Flexible to work outside of regular work hours, including weekends • Ability to complete tasks involving climbing, heavy pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis and work outdoors as required • Satisfactory Criminal Background check • Valid Class ‘G’ driver’s licence The current rate of pay for this part-time position is $20.04 to $21.03 per hour, plus 10% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per Band 4 of CUPE Local 2275’s collective agreement. Please submit your cover letter and resume prior to 4:00 pm on May 9, 2017 to careers@pecounty.on.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1042. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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Woodward complimentary toward Dukes, Pirates brass he’s worked with COACH, from page 27

“I will always know him as a guy that works really hard at being a coach, works hard at one-on-one with the players, works hard at player promotion and player recruitment. He has taken his coaching the same way he played. He's a tireless worker and coaching is no different than playing . If you work that hard and you're prepared, good things are going to happen, that's just the way it is,” Abrams explained. Woodward was equally complimentary to Abrams and all those he has worked with in the last past seven seasons in both Picton and Wellington.

“I've had a tremendous experience and I'll remember all the people I've worked with — yourself, Marty, Kyle Hawkins Schulz and Adam Bull — They're all people I appreciate for their hard work and support over the years. I'm going to miss the fans. The support here has been second to none and I've always said that. The opportunity that both Picton and Wellington offered me has paved the way for this new opportunity and I'm excited and thankful about that.” To tap into the southern Ontario market for potential players, the Rock are running a development camp at the Quinte Health and Wellness Centre in Belleville June 3 and 4.

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Algar has been involved in palliative care for over 20 years VOLUNTEERS, from page 1

Armstrong said Prinzen's attitude toward volunteering encourages others to get involved. "She inspires me to do my best since she is always giving her best," she said. "One of the coolest things about the umber of hours she's earned is that she had no idea she accumulated so many hours. She volunteers because she loves to help and that, to me, is a rare and beautiful thing." The recipient of the Wellings Caring Community Award, Algar has been actively involved with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Picton Santa Claus parade, the County Marathon, the Canadian Cancer Society's daffodil days, and through the Glenora and Cressy United Church. Perhaps her most influential post has been with Hospice Prince Edward however. According to nominator Marianne Malachowski, a fellow volunteer with Hospice, Algar has

been helping palliative patients for more than 20 yeas. She has served in the home visiting and the residential hospice programs and she's been at the core of a number of fundraising efforts like Hike For Hospice, the shred-athon, galas, garage sales, and coffee parties. Malachowski said Algar has a comforting way of working with the people she serves. "A soft-spoken palliative professional, Jean interacts with families on a regular basis, assisting with grief issues and bridging disconnected relationships, contributing invaluable aid to clients and families." Algar was also instrumental in helping Hospice through a difficult time. In 2015, with the organization in turmoil and its volunteers questioning its governance, she as influential in forming a committee that staged a standingroom only meeting at the Prince Edward Community Centre that sparked change.

For all her work over the years with the Hospice, Algar was inducted into the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers, a provincial honour for those who go above and beyond the call of duty in the palliative care sector. Malachowski, too, said Algar is an inspiration for those around her. "Clearly, thriving on helping others, Jean is an exemplary model of the volunteer and an inspiration for all. Whether providing support for individuals and families, advocating for public awareness, or contributing time and talent to public events and fundraising, Jean Algar rises to any challenge with grace and purpose." The winner of the Wellings Caring Community Award, Zachariah has offered her assistance to a wide range of people and causes. Nominator Lori Whalen told about how Zachariah fundraised $1,500 for Ella Mulder, a young girl diagnosed by cancer by starting a pizza fundraiser, selling baked goods, and encourag-

ing her children to sell vegetables from their garden and ice creamy treats. She also raised $1,500 for Abigail Heffernan who is battling leukemia and Sarah Reddick, a past PECI student who battled cancer throughout her high school career. A year ago, Whalen's own family benefited from Zachariah's caring and generosity. When they were evacuated from Fort McMurray, Alberta due to a giant fire, she pulled people together for a car wash, bake sale, and barbecue to help them. It raised about $2,200. Zachariah's latest initiative is Bags of Hope. Whalen noted the initiative brings people together to make bags for people travelling to hospitals for treatments and their families. Each bag includes a blanket, snacks, a notebook and pen, colouring materials, baby wipes, gum, chopstick, water, gas or gift cards, and a Bible.

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misalignment. "It's something to do with the inside of the eye and it will read it," said Lion Linda Sherman who had worked on the screenings with the Cherry Valley club. Marissen said the Lions don't assess the results of the tests. She also added club members don't do some of the more complex refraction tests as they are not qualified to perform them. If a vision concern is identified, they will refer the student to an optometrist for a complete eye exam. "In the vision ones, statistically about 20 per cent of the kids are referred," she said. "That doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong. This is just a screening." She related the story of one Junior Kindergarten student who was asked to cover an eye for the Lea chart reading. The student said if she did that, she couldn't see anything. Marissen said adapting was normal for the girl and she didn't see anything wrong with not being able to see out of both eyes. In the other room, the students were having their hearing tested as part of a recent addition to the Lions Vision Screening program. They would sit down behind a picture chart and each would be told that a lady's voice would identify an object on the chart. They would only hear in on ear and they'd have to identify the picture. "The headphones broadcast in one ear at a time and they'll hear whatever the picture is at decreasing decibels," said Lion Barb Lyons. "We start at 50 and work down. At 20 it's a pass and then, I can take it to 15. If they can't hear at 20, we recommend they be taken to a physician." Lyons said sometimes students referred to a doctor for hearing tests may be cleared — some may have had wax in their ears on test day, for example — but it's a precaution worth taking. Occasionally, hearing problems are identified. "Hopefully, it's not significant, but sometimes that happens," she said. Marissen credited the team of Lions who make themselves available to do the tests, stating "We have a fabulous core of volunteers." Each of those volunteers gives time to be trained as well as time to work within the schools.

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ENCORE PERFORMANCE County Pop organizers Dave Ullrich and Lori Farrington looking forward to performances by nine Indie music acts at the festival May 6 at the Crystal Palace. (Submitted photo)

County Pop returns May 6

The County Pop music festival is back at the Crystal Palace for its first encore May 6 and organizer Dave Ullrich says it will stay true to its focus on the roots of singing and songwriting. He said this year’s headline act is Joel and Bill Plaskett, a duo comprised of a son and father who are finally working together after each being involved in music for some time. Joel, the lead man of the groups Thrush Hermit and The Emergency made it big on the Canadian rock scene in the 1990s. “He’s toured Canada many times and had a solo career that produced many records,” Ullrich said. “His dad used to drive him to gigs and that’s part of his story. He decided to do an album with his dad — it’s acoustic-based folk. Really, it’s two worlds coming together. They produced a cool record and it’s a good family story that fits with what we’re trying to do here.” That is showcase some great Canadian Indie music acts, introduce local up-and-coming talent, and offer a bit of cross-pollination where the locals do guest bits on the main stage with the visiting established acts. The main-stage lineup also includes Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot, a tour regular with Blue Rodeo Ullrich says will win new fans with her powerhouse voice, popular Kingston folk group Luther Wright and the Wrongs, Toronto classic folk band The Weather Station, and Quinte area band Moon Sugar, which offers an eclectic range of sounds. Local rising stars included Siobhan Bodrug, Jeremy Kelly, Astrid Young and Ella Jade. Ullrich said they’ll perform on a new secondary stage in the Bluebird Building with times alternating with main-stage performances to offer maximum exposure. Young said she’s looking forward to the show. “I’m really excited to be representing the artist community here in the county. Wine, song, and good times... what could be better?” she said. Again this year, there will be a seven food trucks as well as vendors from four local wine, cider, and beer producers. The grounds around the Crystal Palace are

licenced, allowing people to move about the grounds like they do at Taste, Ullrich said. A free full-day children’s program organized by Krista Dalby is also scheduled. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance through www.countypop.com or Books & Company and $35 at the door. A dollar from each ticket goes to the Prince Edward Learning Centre. Children 12 and under will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult. -Staff

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Zachariah shows initiative to help; Roberts shows caring for both young and old RECOGNITION, from page 33

" I know of many people that donate so Lisa can put together these wonderful touching bags of hope," Whalen said in her nomination. Zachariah also regularly donates homemade treats for fundraising efforts in the community. While her generosity is impressive in its own right, she completes them while looking after a family with six children, including a daughter with a physical impair-

ment. Roberts celebrated his birthday yesterday with news that he won the Wellings Lifelong Achievement Award. Nominee Noreen Clement has known him for over 40 years and offers a glowing review. "He is a kind, thoughtful, and caring person who unselfishly offers his time," she wrote. Roberts has spent much time helping children to learn. He spent two days a week tutoring at an after-school program at Pinecrest

Would like to thank all the volunteers and the impact they have made in our community

Memorial for two years, then later did similar work at Queen Elizabeth. He helped with the Marysburgh Mummers' summer drama camp at Mt. Tabor for three years. Recently, he has given his time over the past three years working with Reaching For Rainbows girls at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Roberts has shared his knowledge at Macaulay Heritage Park, took, as he evaluated silver and jewelry for the County Road Show and loaned servers and other an-

tiques for a summer garden party that he served at. A regular performer and singer on local stages, Roberts has acted as a guide during walking tours at Glenwood Cemetery, sang in various choirs, and performed alongside Josephine Sarjeant at Christmas time. He has regularly entertained seniors at Picton Manor and Manor on Loyalist Park and assisted Rev. Ed Horton with monthly church services at the Kentwood Park, H.J McFarland, and Picton Manor nursing

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homes. Roberts fed cats regularly at the Loyalist Humane Society and played a role in organizing its annual yard sale fundraiser. He's also a regular volunteer at the Picton United Church County Food Bank. Also nominated this year in the Wellings Caring County category were Kate Brookfield, who volunteers with Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mental Health Services, Marilyn Hackett, who helps with the Prince Edward Family Health

Teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mothers, babies, and siblings drop-in group, and Vicky Verner, founder of the Prince Edward County Pet Food Bank. In the Wellings Community Builder category, Baxter Arts Centre president Larry Spencer and Prince Edward County 4-H mainstay Sherrie Brown were named for consideration. Longtime Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatics Centre treasurer Mat Smith earned a nomination in the Wellings Lifelong Achievement category.

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Rev. Lynne Donovan

Volunteers have much in common with words. We tend to make use of them without always fully appreciating the

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depth of their function or meaning. There are many definitions for volunteer in the dictionary but the ones that we could all relate to seem simple enough: “to offer voluntarily, to give”, “to offer to do something of one’s own free will or without being asked.” Both are straightforward. It is interesting that the first is linked to giving and the second ends with the words “without being asked.” Giving and without being asked seem to capture perfectly the spirit and generosity that informs volunteering. My personal favourite is another meaning and has to do with plants; “growing spontaneously, from a seed not deliberately sown.” That perhaps

In Praise of Volunteers

comes closest to defining not only a volunteer, but what volunteers cause to happen. In their spontaneous acts of giving they underpin and support many organizations and enable them to grow, to thrive and at the most fundamental level to function. We all applaud volunteers on the international stage, the best known of which would be Doctors Without Borders. But there are myriad others from the Red Cross and The Green Crescent to Amnesty International and a host of NGOs all working to aid the disenfranchised, the dispossessed, those imprisoned wrongfully and the multitudes of the needy which, sadly, seem to grow annually. This is to say nothing of the le-

gions who do battle on behalf of our environment. What we are apt to overlook are the volunteers among us in our own communities, whether it be in schools, hospitals, libraries or humane societies. Their role is integral to the functioning of these and many other institutions and organizations. And for any administrator trying to make any of these function at full capacity their comment would invariably be, “we couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers.” Volunteering arguably taps into the very best humans have to offer one another; aid and comfort freely given. So when we are greeted with a warm smile at a hospital, given a helping hand at a library, guid-

Our sincere gratitude to the many volunteers who contribute their time and expertise throughout our communities.

For all that you do for palliative and bereavement support for our families, friends and nieghbours of all ages, in Prince Edward County,

Thank you!

www.pecounty.on.ca

Our terrific volunteers contributed over 26,000 hours of their time in 2016 : This is equivalent to 14 full time employees! Well done.

Thanks to our loyal and hard working volunteers who supported out-pa ents and in-pa ents with their families in the hospital. Also thanks to the hard working commi ees who worked on community health care ini a ve, on scholarships for students enrolled in post-secondary programs in the health care sector, and the many volunteers who work in our shops and services.

Our fundraising initiatives collect over a quarter of a million dollars — the Auxiliaries best financial year ever.

Heartfelt thanks to all of you for supporting the Hospital Auxiliary in our community

to address it, who give of themselves in the service of others. So here is to each one of you who gives from your heart to invest in community, health and hope. I offer you my favourite words by Margaret Meade: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

has the best volunteers in the world.

Mayor Robert Quaiff and Council County of Prince Edward

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

ance in the adoption of an animal or see someone helping the elderly from a car we may be encountering a volunteer. They are often recognisable not from their badge of identification or special vest but from something they all have in common; a certain radiance. A radiance that comes from those who give freely, who see a need and seek

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TALK ABOUT DEDICATED! If you see any of the following people on the street, please give them a high ﬁve. They are helping 30 li,le girls envision themselves as capable, talented and valuable. They are the volunteers of Reaching for Rainbows and they are excep+onal. We are so thankful for the +me and spirit they give.

Carol Branscombe, Susan Brajtman, Jean Brinkos, Ursula Ca,elan, Myra Colby, Deborah Dacombe, Elizabeth Etue, Marilyn Farrington, Katy Fillmore, Lynda Fox, Fay Garand, Susan Gifford, Janet Graham, Caren Huff, Jessica Huff, Penny Hughes, Mary Jenkins, Margaret Koning, Marlene MacCallum, Ann McLurg, Janet Mooney, Kathleen O’Donoghue, Bernice Page, Marisa Peralta, Barb Proctor, Karen Selick, Janet Simpson, Karen Stanton, Jane Thompson and Lynn Vince.

THANK YOU!

Our Hospital Founda$on’s high performance Board of Directors and volunteers are making a diﬀerence for our pa$ents, visitors, staﬀ, physicians and each other, every day.

They are an integral part of our hospital team and we are fortunate they have chosen us to share their gi of $me and talent with. On behalf of Penny, Briar, our donors and the staﬀ at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, thank you for your outstanding service and dedica$on inves$ng in health care in Prince Edward County.

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Getting started with volunteering

VOLUNTEERING

Debbie MacDonald Moynes

I vividly remember having a conversation once with someone who couldn’t believe that people would do things and not get paid to do them. This is called volunteering and it was completely outside her experience. Seemingly she’d never met a volunteer, or at least she didn’t realize it if she had. She certainly had never offered her time without compensation. So let’s assume that you, the reader, are like that person. You have always worked hard at your job and supported your family and friends. You didn’t have time for anything else, much less volunteering for some cause. And now you’re retired in The County and you have time on your hands.

Maybe you’re still working and you don’t think that volunteering will fit in with work, home and other activities. There are lots of reasons to volunteer. To gain experience, make friends, learn new things, use your skills in new ways, to help others, etc. Some of those reasons are personal and some are external. Those of us that work with volunteers don’t concern ourselves too much with the reason that people want to help in this way. What’s important is that they do want to volunteer. And we

know that volunteers live longer, healthier, happier lives. Studies prove that. We also know that there are dozens of organizations in Prince Edward County that offer positive volunteer experiences. So, how would a person get started? First you think about what you might wish to do. There are opportunities to drive, cook, organize, promote, visit, and the list goes on. Do you like to be with other people or is a solitary experience more to your liking? Then consider whether you wish to work with

Ellis, Neil E llis,, MP Bay of Quinte

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There are three Coast Guard Auxiliary units based in Prince Edward County with a total of 23 active members. Avalon in Picton Bay Waupoos Search and Rescue – Waupoos Marine Wellington Rescue – Wellington Harbour

In 2016, these volunteers were on the water for over 42 hours conducting Search and Rescue missions.

Plus these Prince Edward County volunteers spent over 121 hours in classroom and on-water training.

THANK YOU

Vice President, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary – Central & Arctic

don’t be put off by it. The goal is that you have a satisfying volunteer experience, like the person quoted above, so if you try something and it’s not for you, then you should try something else. The most important thing is the experience that you’ll have and the people’s lives that you’ll touch as you become involved in volunteering right here in your community.

Thank you to our Volunteers! We believe in:

The freedom and dignity of choice; the comfort of home; a passion for volunteers.

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youth, adults, seniors, animals, etc. Search the online database at www.ontario211.ca to find organizations that match your criteria. You can also dial 211 on your phone. Then call or email the organization and arrange to meet. Wherever you volunteer you’ll find that there are papers to fill out, likely there will be police checks to complete, and your references will be checked. Anytime people volunteer with vulnerable people this is a necessary part of the volunteer intake process so

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We would like to recognize the amazing role of our dedicated volunteers. You spend incredible hours directing the work of the Arts Council, helping to organize and manage its events and more. You all make a significant contribution to the social and economic development of the County. The Prince Edward County Arts Council is dedicated to promoting and advancing the arts in Prince Edward County. The Arts Council provides valued services to its major events in the community, incubates new arts initiatives and collaborates with others in the community to provide arts-related events.

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