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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
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New food bank opens its doors to help county pets Page 15
The cast of PECI’s upcoming musical comedy Rudolph - Behind the Red Nose rehearse the final scene of the production, which hits the stage tomorrow through Sunday at the school’s Gym A. For a full story about the production, please see page 14 . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Mayor says more work is required as first 2015 budget draft shows a 3.2-per-cent levy increase over this year
Councillors direct staff to find more savings Chad Ibbotson
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There will be no shortage of work as council looks to set the 2015 municipal budget. Councillors got their first look at the draft budget during meetings this week. “My first impression is we have a lot of work to do,” said Mayor Robert Quaiff as the first day of budget deliberations wrapped. “There are some areas that need addressing and there is going to be some very concerning discussion with regard to water and wastewater rates.” The 2015 draft budget brought forward by staff this week includes an operating budget of about $46.5 million and a capital budget of $10.7 million for a total of about $57.2 million. The municipal tax levy portion of the budget was pegged at approximately $31 million. After factoring real assessment growth the additional amount to be raised would be $994,000 – a 3.2 per cent increase over last year. That number would result in a $28.32 increase per $100,000 worth of property
tough deCIsIons Picton councillor Lenny Epstein, left, and Mayor Robert Quaiff listen to discussion during a recent committee meeting. They are in the midst of deliberations on their first budget this week.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
assessment, or $72.64 for the average residential assessment amount. However, staff also recommended adding to the budget a two per cent levy to address roads and bridges capital needs and another two-per-cent addition to address water and wastewater infrastructure needs. Each two per cent addition would add about $610,000 to the budget. These measures were
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prompted through staff's creation of an asset management plan for Prince Edward County infrastructure. The plan, presented to councillors this week, indicated the municipality would have to spend about $38 million per year over the next 10 years to bring its infrastructure to the best quality possible while ensuring infrastructure that is in good condition now can be maintained through
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those 10 years. “That's just totally unsustainable, it's not even in my mind a doable issue for us as a municipality,” Quaiff said of the infrastructure requirements. “We're not alone, it's province-wide. Every municipality is struggling to get the proper funding and the message we're getting is that the province expects us to continue borrowing like they do.” Quaiff said borrowing
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more money won't solve the municipality's problem. “I don't have an appetite to borrow the $30-40 million that's required in our asset management plan,” he said. With the levy in the draft budget already sitting at a 3.2 per cent increase over last year – due in large part to increases in the cost of maintaining current service levels – council has still yet to discuss several additions to the budget, most notably a variety of community grants. If added in their entirety those grants could add almost another one per cent to the tax levy increase. Quaiff said that's concerning, considering staff recommendations to add another four per cent on top to deal with infrastructure deficits. “It's very concerning. We looked at it trying to get more in line with the consumer price index,” said Quaiff. “... In my opinion it's unsustainable and it's going to take some real rolling up the sleeves and getting to work.”
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Hospice supporters celebrate season at sold-out party www.pictongazette.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Wexford House filled with cheer for new fundraising soiree
adam bramburger Staff writer
Picton’s historic Wexford House was hopping last Saturday night as about 80 people joined Hospice Prince Edward to share in some seasonal cheer. Hospice staff and volunteers greeted about 80 visitors at the front door of the newly restored home and ushered them into an upscale party. The guests mingled, sampled some signature cocktails and cuisine from chef Michael Hoy, perused a silent auction table, and generally enjoyed the company. Hospice director of resource development Judy Fraser said the idea to host a Christmas cocktail party this year came from members of the committee that helped the organization host successful galas the past two years as it raised funds for a residential hospice. They envisioned something simpler to co-ordinate that was also affordable and accessible. “We wanted to keep the ticket prices accessible and thought there might be people who might not attend a gala that might look forward to an upscale cocktail party,” said Fraser. “We’ve had some tremendous feedback. Everyone totally enjoyed themselves.” Fraser said the Wexford House was a perfect venue and added one of the only real challenges at the sold out event was the fact servers had a hard time moving through the crowd of people
raising a glass Hospice supporters Stacey Hatch, Wayne Carruthers, and David Hatch take a pause from their conversation during a Christmas cocktail party fundraiser at the Wexford House Saturday night. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
gathered together. She said at the end of the night, Hospice did make money, particularly with the success of the auction and a sold-out contest to win a necklace, but the total amount raised was not yet known. Beyond just a fundraiser, the party was also a way for Hospice to connect with its supporters to celebrate the season and thank them for their efforts this past year. “A lot of the people — almost everyone, really — were connected with Hospice in some way,” she said. “They may have volunteered to help with the residential hospice centre with the original capital campaign, or they may volunteer out in the community with palliative care patients and their families,” she said. There were also past staff members, doctors who work with end-of-life care, politicians, and members of serv-
celebration Outgoing Hospice Prince Edward president Birgit Langwisch and a crowd of Hospice supporters enjoy a speech by executive director Nancy Parks (not pictured) Saturday night. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
ice clubs who had offered some service previously. Ric Gould, a member of the Picton Kinsmen Club, said he helped with some of the landscaping at the centre. He said he also knows directly the value of the work Hospice does for families and he wanted to make a point to attend the party. “I had other events I could have been at tonight,
Our annual Christmas Appeal letter outlining the need for new and replacement priority medical equipment for our hospital will be delivered to your home this week as an unaddressed mailing. Look for the big red bow on the front of the envelope! During this season of giving, we ask you to remember your gift in support of the hospital. Having the necessary equipment available, at the right time, saves lives. The government does not fund priority medical equipment, the community does and has proudly done so for the past 95 years. When the need arises, you can take comfort in knowing your gift to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation enables your loved ones access to the highest quality of care, right here in the County. At this special time of year, The PECMH Foundation Board of Directors and staff offer their sincere appreciation for your support and wish for you, the best gift of all, the gift of good health. Gifts received before December 31st will be eligible for a tax receipt for 2014 and can be made online at www.pecmhf.ca
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but I wanted to be at this one,” he said, noting it’s a great cause to support. “This really means something.” Fraser said the committee will decide whether to continue with the cocktail party in the future. It is one of four major fundraisers Hospice does each year, alongside the coffee parties, Hike For Hospice, and the trivia challenge.
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Prince Edward County Ministerial Christmas Activities/Events December 2014 Please join us for any events listed. All are invited and welcome!!! Come just as you are!!!
County ponders capital levy for services Staff recommends general rate increase for infrastructure Chad Ibbotson
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Saturday, December 13th -Children’s Christmas Party-10:00 to 4:00-Emmanuel Baptist, Bloomfield; for $8 children will experience games, stories, Christmas dinner, crafts, a gift; please call 613-393-2234 to reserve -Love Came Down at Christmas-6:30-PEC Free Methodist Church, Picton (followed by Christmas treats)
Water and wastewater costs look like they will be a critical issue as council looks at the 2015 budget. With skyrocketing infrastructure needs and a staff recommendation to include a two-per-cent capital levy for water and wastewater projects onto the 2015 budget, the
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Sunday, December 14th -Presentation by New Life Girls’ Home students-10:30-Church of Nazarene, Trenton
Tuesday, December 16th -Catered Christmas dinner-6:00-Friendship United Church, Demorestville; Contact Florence @ 6134765899 for reservations -‘Celebrate the King’-Sonrise Christian Academy Christmas Presentation-7:00-Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomfield
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Friday, December 19th -Retirees/Seniors Christmas Dinner-1:00-Emmanuel Baptist, Bloomfield; please call 613-393-2234 to reserve
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Sunday, December 21st -Song and Scripture Service-10:00-Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Bloomfield -Christmas is for Everyone-10:30-Gilead Fellowship, Picton -Blue Christmas service-11:00-Friendship United Church, Demorestville (for anyone in the community who has experienced a significant loss) -Living Creche-11:00-St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Milford -Community Carol Sing-2:30-St. Mary Magdaline Anglican Church, Picton -Carols, sharing and special readings-7:00-Gilead Fellowship, Picton
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Wednesday, December 24th -Birthday Party for Jesus-4:00-St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Milford (for young and young at heart) -Christmas Eve Family Service-4:00-St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton -Christmas Eve Service-5:30-Friendship United Church, Demorestville -Candlelight Christmas Eve Service-6:00-PEC Free Methodist Church, Picton -Candlelight Christmas Eve Service-6:30-Emmanuel Baptist, Bloomfield -Christmas Eve Service-6:30-FBC/The H.O.P.E. Centre, Picton -Candlelight Christmas Eve Eucharist Service-6:30-St. John’s Anglican Church, Waupoos -Candlelight Christmas Eve Service-6:30-Salvation Army, Picton -Candlelight Christmas Eve Service-7:00-Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Bloomfield -Candlelight Family Communion Service-7:00-Picton United Church -Christmas Eve Communion Service-7:00-St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton -Christmas Eve Service-7:00-West Lake Church -Christmas Eve Service-7:30-Wesley United Church, Mountainview -Candlelight Christmas Eve Eucharist Service-9:00-St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Milford
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Thursday, December 25th -Christmas Day Service-10:00-St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Milford -Christmas Day Communion Service-10:00-St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Picton -Christmas Day Service, A Son for the World-10:00-Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Bloomfield -Community Christmas Dinner-12:00-Picton Arena, sponsored by Gilead Fellowship and friends; rides and home deliveries available, call 613-476-2622 -Christmas Dinner-4:30-Friendship United Church, Demorestville (free will offering/food bank item)
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Saturday, December 27th -Free Family Skating-5:50 to 7:00-Picton Arena, sponsored by Emmanuel Baptist, Bloomfield
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Sunday, December 28th -A Year in Review-10:00-Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Bloomfield Churches will also have their Advent Service Sundays preceding Christmas. You are most welcome and invited and encouraged to come and attend anyone of those services now and through out the coming new year. As a ministerial we pray for God’s blessings to you over the Christmas season, the season that Christ was born. May you experience His presence now and in the coming year. The Salvation Army will have their annual Christmas Kettle drive throughout the month of December (1-24). If you would like to volunteer to assist with this community project by manning a kettle for a 2 hours shift or more, please contact the Salvation Army at 613-476-3159. It is volunteers in the community that make this annual fundraiser possible. Thank you to those who have already volunteered.
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Where to find us: Bethany Christian Reformed Church Church of Nazarene Emmanuel Baptist Church FBC/The H.O.P.E. Centre Friendship United Church Gilead Fellowship New Hope Church Picton Arena Picton United Church Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church Salvation Army St. John’s Anglican Church St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church St. Philips Anglican Church Wellington Penecostal Church Wesley United Church West Lake Church
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issue was at the forefront of discussion early on in the budget process. “It's something that sets a precedent that we've never actually had to look at before,” Mayor Robert Quaiff said of a levy to the general tax base for water and wastewater capital projects. “It's quite clear from staff that it's an area that's going to warrant discussion. Moving forward it looks as though it could be a heated discussion at times.” With operating expenditures in the water and wastewater department budgeted at about $5.3 million, debt charges budgeted at $2.3 million and estimated operating revenues of just $5.6 million, a $1.9 million transfer from reserves is needed in 2015 to balance the water and wastewater budget. The budgeted revenue is two per cent below last year's budget due to declining consumption in both water and wastewater. Capital expenditures for 2015 are slated at $8.1 million for the year. The majority of capital expenses are targeted to be funded through drawing on water and sewer capital reserve funds, but staff say the reserves will be substantially drawn down through 2014 and 2015 to fund debt servicing. A review of the water and wastewater rates is slated for next year, but municipal staff have said even rates double what they are today won't help things. They said fewer and fewer residents would use the water continuing the cycle of declining revenue. The recommendation for a two-per-cent capital levy to the general tax base for water and wastewater infrastructure needs was brought for-
ward by staff following the presentation of a recently completed asset management plan. The plan indicates the municipality would have to spend $20 million per year over 10 years to deal with immediate infrastructure needs and $18 million per year over the next 10 years to cover the life cycle cost for the County's assets, for a total of $38 million per year. The levy is something council will have to consider carefully, Quaiff said. “At the end of the day that's up to council whether or not we're going to put that increase on the taxpayer.” While roads and bridges take up the majority of those infrastructure needs, in the past water and wastewater infrastructure needs have been paid for by the users of the system only. Quaiff said the municipality will have to call on all the resources it can and look to other municipalities to find an suitable answer. “I know the servicing gap is a huge concern and if we had that down lower we wouldn't be having this conversation,” said Quaiff. He said a lot of the problem is based on the age of the infrastructure – especially in the Picton area. “You're getting close to 80 years of that service being in play,” he said. “It's really getting outdated and there's a lot of work that has to be done to update it. We're probably in part legislated to do that.” While council will debate the issue further as the water and wastewater budgets come up for discussion, there didn't appear to be much of an appetite for the measure among councillors.
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Looking back in the
Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924
n John W.S. McCullough, Ontario’s chief officer of health, wrote to the newspaper stating he was hopeful Picton would install a sanitary water and sewage system. He said he felt it was a matter of time before someone caught typhoid or another serious condition and said many of the illnesses Picton residents suffered can be attributed to the condition of polluted drinking water within the town. n California resident Grace Walker wrote to tell the Gazette her family had been subscribing for 93 years, since the paper’s inception. The subscription was in her father S.J. Cotter’s name and Walker shared her plans to continue receiving the paper by mail on the west coast. n The Picton Electrics Limited brass works plant was opened for the public to visit. The plant employed 15 people at the time and had its foundry in full operation for people to see its entire process. n Thieves broke into the Carter Bros. store through a window overnight and escaped with about $25 from the register.
70 years ago — 1944
n County residents were digging themselves out after the worst winter storm in years brought heavy snowfall and high winds to the region. Cars parked outside in Picton were completely covered by drifts, schools were closed, and the government declared most roads in southern Ontario unpassable, urging residents to stay home and to not travel by car. n Picton merchants were reporting brisk sales leading up to Christmas, stating that many people were heading to stores early. Optimism about the end of the war was helping drive sales. It was even reported stores didn’t notice the absence of the Royal Air Force troops shopping. n The Picton Collegiate allowed its students’ council to stage open houses each Friday to offer recreation for local youth.
60 years ago — 1954
n Ontario’s transportation ministry announced it would be extending hours of the Glenora ferry for the Christmas holidays, running until 1 a.m. instead of the regular 11 a.m. from Dec .13 to Jan. 2. MPP Norris Whitney had arranged for the extended hours, which was made possible by the addition of one new ferry and the hiring of an additional crew of a captain, an engineer, and two deck hands. n The Picton Kiwanis Club started a trend when it adopted a rooster named Kiwi to help strengthen links with other clubs. The rooster had been passed through seven clubs and was then in Port Hope.
20 years ago — 1994
n County council voted to spend $85,000 to undertake a civic addressing program with the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority providing staff to do the mapping, and create a roads directory and its own staff to continue to keep up the registry in the hopes of meeting a deadline to establish 911 emergency service. If the deadline was not met, the municipality would have a longer wait. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and three others in the region were invited to move forward with a functional program review, which was one step toward redevelopment funding.
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Despite interruptions, the hike must go on
As an employee of the Ministry of Natural Resources between 1984 and 1991 at Sandbanks Provincial Park, it was always impressed on us, as park interpreters, that we must represent the MNR in a professional manner. We were in the public eye, and we should always take our job seriously and responsibly. There was always room for humour though and we soon learned that we could have a good time while still doing our job. After all, campers were human beings and they enjoyed a good laugh as much as anyone else. One of the most delightful employees I think the park ever had was the late Ron Killens. Ron would often wander in from the maintenance yard where he worked and share a few park stories with me at the Visitor Centre. He had a way of telling stories that would have tears trickling down my cheeks. Ron’s main job seemed to be in accompanying the regular garbage runs in the park. Stopping at the many parking lots, he would remove the full bags of garbage from the receptacles and return an empty bag to the container. Then, off they’d go to the next parking lot and, ultimately, to the campground to empty the central depots. Ron always proudly referred to himself as the park “garbologist”, and he took his job seriously. A clean park meant a happy park. Remembering what I was taught, I gathered the dozen or so campers around me at the entrance to the Cedar Sands Trail as I prepared to take them on an interpretive hike. I was dressed impeccably in my ministry uniform, complete with ministry-issued tie and had the enthusiastic group in the rec-
ommended semi-circle in front of me. As taught, I had them facing a direction that would not have them looking directly into the bright sun. I had remembered everything. As I began my introduction to the trail, its history, and the expected length of our hike, out of the corner of my eye I caught sight of the garbage truck slowly making its way down the road. Riding the back bumper was Ron Killens, dressed appropriately in brown ministry overalls. As the truck passed by us, Ron was now hanging on with just one hand and leaning backwards off the back of the truck. Waving his free hand systematically back and forth in the air, he is hollering, “POPcorn! PEA-nuts, ICEcream!....” Ron and I shared many stories during the time we were employed there. In a park that draws thousands of visitors and campers every summer, there are going to be stories. Some of these stories will be contained in a book I am writing this winter, called “Naked in the Sand”.
One story I shared with Killens involved another hike I had done along the Cedar Sands Trail. Earlier the previous day, I had previewed the hike and identified a number of stops along the trail’s route where I would gather participants around and talk about a particular plant or tree that I knew would be there when I led the hike. These planned stops were carved in stone and separated by enough distance to provide a break in the hike itself. Any other interpretive moment like a passing garter snake, butterfly or the appearance of a bird were unexpected bonuses and I was prepared to seize the opportunity each time. I was at one planned stop and had gathered everyone around. As I discussed one of the plants growing there, no doubt starry false Solomon’s Seal since it grew everywhere in the park, I couldn’t help but notice a few smiles and snickers and a few eyes rolling in my direction. I had thrown in no humour so I was mystified why this group was suddenly so easily amused. Guessing that they had spotted something behind me far removed from the subject at hand, I was mortified when I turned around to find a pair of men’s under briefs dangling from the branch of a poplar directly behind me, less than an arm’s length from where I was standing. One 13-year-old boy who had been on past hikes with me during his stay at the park, smirked, “Can you interpret that, Mr. Sprague!” Most hikes though went as planned without any spontaneous interpretive moments. Not even on the one when I got everyone hopelessly lost. Although I had spent my youth
Prince Edward County’s Arts Trail and Taste Trail will continue in 2015, thanks to a series of partnerships. The County’s community development department is working with the Prince Edward County Arts Council and local restaurant owners to take on the project
that was formerly spearheaded by Taste The County. “The trails program is an iconic part of the county’s art and gastronomy landscape and is essential to its tourism sector,” said Neil Carbone, the County’s director of community development. “We are
thrilled to be working with the community to bring the program back in 2015.” Those looking to apply to be included in the promotions on either trail are invited to visit artstrail.ca or tastetrail.ca or pick up an information package at Shire Hall. Arts Trail
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at Sandbanks, I had not done much exploring in the sand dunes themselves. It was a cloudy, windless day when I took my group on an unplanned route through the dunes. Keeping our eyes to the ground, we scanned the surface of the sand for signs of antlion pits or the telltale pencilshaped holes of wolf spiders. Finding none, I looked up only to discover I had become totally disoriented. With no sun, or the sound of waves to provide some direction back to the parking lot, I led the group around some more, pretending to be continuing my search for sand dwellers, while keeping one eye out for any familiar landmarks. I never let on that I was lost, but I think a few may have wondered as I led them on a circuitous route, snaking our way in crazy zig-zag patterns. Eventually, we stumbled out onto the beach, and from there, made our way back to the parking lot. The great frontiersman, Daniel Boone, once claimed he had never been lost in his life, but had been “confused for several days”. It was at Sandbanks where I acquired a fondness for leading interpretive hikes. Eventually it led into a career and an outdoor program with Quinte Conservation, and through my own business NatureStuff Tours, that spanned 19 years as we wandered trails from Cobourg to Kingston, involving over 26,000 participants. I’m going to miss leading those hikes when I retire later this month. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613 848-4549. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .
Partnerships to allow Taste Trail, Arts Trail programs to continue in 2015
applications are due back by Dec. 15, while Taste Trail applications are due Dec. 22. A print guide and companion documents are planned with support from local business organizations. -Staff
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‘Every municipality is struggling to get the proper funding and the message we're getting is that the province expects us to continue borrowing like they do.’
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a kin kind of christmas Members of the Kinsmen Club of Picton (From left) Larry Craig, Brent Timm, Phil St. jean, Mike Payette and Rick Caruso deliver gifts for 40 children to the local Angel Tree office at Benson Hall Monday. Over 300 children have been registered for the program. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
It’s time for Ontario to pick public or private for all alcohol sales
DURING the holiday season, which includes Christmas and New Year’s among other religious holidays, many people tend to indulge more than they do at other points in the year. They eat more and they drink more, all in the name of being social and enjoying the season. As to be expected, this is a busy season for many commercial industries, and Ontario’s two major sellers of alcoholic beverages are no exception. Amid the chaos of the season, however, it is hoped that people across the province will stop to take a second thought about the places they buy their favourite drinks and ask some hard questions about why the system in this province that maintains The Beer Store and LCBO monopolies exists and how it affects their lives. This week, The Toronto Star uncovered a document from 2000 that shows the LCBO and The Beer Store have a deal which, in effect, restricts competition even among the two monopoly holders. Basically, the Star report suggests the LCBO gave up the right to sell beer in quantities larger than a six-pack when The Beer Store was serving the same community and one that also requires bars and restaurants to buy major beer brands from the Beer Store rather than from the LCBO. In most cases, it would be reasonable to presume that competition would reduce prices for consumers, yet in this case, the only two companies who can legally sell a product in Ontario have agreed not to compete — and thus, it would appear the consumer is left with few options when it comes to pricing, unless they’re able to get quality craft beers from local brewers at a competitive cost to those being offered. They also lose out on the convenience of one-stop shopping that is available in some neighbouring jurisdictions. It is important to note here that The Beer Store is owned by a consortium of three major international brewers — Molson-Coors, Anheuser-Busch InBev (which includes Labatt products) , and Sleeman Breweries, which is now owned by Japan-based Sapporo. One could see how the LCBO could earn some favourable trade-offs by entering into a partnership agreement with them because The Beer Store likely would have some power as the products’ producer in where it chooses to sell them and with its financial backing, it could also lobby the public to get more access to the larger liquor market. The notion this agreement exists and the fact it was supported by governments of two different political stripes is hard to fathom. On one hand, Ontario has said that its publicly-funded system is the best way to sell alcoholic beverages in this province and it is a revenue generator. On the other hand, it hands off the sale of beer to a select group of private companies who are profit-driven themselves. The two-headed system seems to contradict itself and, in the end, it is debateable whether the taxpayer and consumer is served by it. It’s time for Ontario to pick a direction and move toward it. If it’s a government-operated system, then it should be the same for all beverages. If it’s not, it’s time to make regulations and let the market dictate itself.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Staff recommends seasonal favourites to watch or read
As the holidays approach and we say goodbye to 2014, the staff of your public library offer some of their favourite book and movie recommendations, both seasonal and favourites from over the past year. Beginning with Christmas favourites, staffer Gisa Iannaci’s pick is the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life’because, as notes Iannaci, “It reminds us that it's not only about “me." Many people may not be aware that this perennial favourite is based on a short story by Philip VanDoren entitled The Greatest Gift. Staffer Kathy Elley recommends Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. “Just a superb story of hope, redemption and second chances!” says Elley. Hailed as one of the author’s most cherished works, it is a tale transformed many times over on film with many versions to discover. A popular family adaptation is one brought to life by The Muppets. CEO Barbara Sweet’s favourite Christmas movie to enjoy with family is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase. “We watch it every year,” says Sweet. “Someone suggests it and no one wants to because they have seen it so many times, but in the end everyone is drawn in and roaring at the funny parts despite themselves.” Sweet’s favourite Christmas book is The Polar Express, “lovingly kept from when our children were little and read to our grandchildren Maddy and Maeson - although they are not as into it as we are yet.” Archives manager Krista Richardson says “I am reading Chicken Noodle Soup for the Canadian Christmas Soul.” Seniors programs coordinator Kate Konkin’s recommended Christmas stories are Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, “as told and sung by Burl Ives,” and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Her favourite movie for teens or adults is “the 1954 White Christmas with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen.” Moving on to great books and movies for anytime of year, Konkin recommends Love Anthony by Lisa Genova. This awardwinning bestselling author also wrote Still Alice and Left Neglected. Love Anthony tells the story of a chance friendship that offers a mother a way to understand the thoughts of her eight-year-old autistic son and make sense of his brief life. Collections supervisor Liz Zylstra recently read and recommends Amy Poelher’s Yes, Please! Listed in the Globe and Mail’s Top 100 Books of 2014, “it’s a memoir of her career and her experience having her children and family life,” says Zylstra, and was “a good light read that was funny, feminist and quick paced.” Digitization technician
INSIDE THE LIbrAry CHRISTINE RENAUD
and archival assistant Kelly Taylor recommends a somewhat seasonal, though not specifically a holiday book. “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to mind as a delightful winter read,” says Taylor. “This fantasy-fiction classic satisfies audiences across the age spectrum, making it a top pick for families. In the case that the first book leaves readers wanting more, there are six other chronicles in the series.” Donna Peever recommends a film that was shown this month as part of the Wellington branch monthly free movie screenings. The Grand Seduction starring Brendan Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent and Taylor Kitsch was nominated in four categories for the Canadian Screen Awards, with Pinsent winning the award for actor in a supporting role. “It was one of the funniest films I have seen in a long time…laugh-out-loud funny,” says Peever. “There are a couple of other Canadian actors from This Hour Has 22 Minutes in it as well. Since I have always wanted to visit Newfoundland, I found the landscape an added bonus.” My recommendation for a Christmas book is A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote. It is the recounting of one Christmas shared by a sevenyear-old Capote and his sixtyish childlike cousin, Sook, and of the love and friendship between them. It is part of the collection in The Penguin book of Christmas stories edited by Alberto Manguel. You may also request the single story through Interlibrary loan and we welcome requests for purchase to be added to the library colletion as well. Contact Sweet at 613-4765962 or any staff with your requests. The library is a wonderful place to pick up a Christmas read or any book to enjoy during what can be a hectic time. We look forward to seeing you in any one of the library’s six branches sometime soon. Lastly, we regret that the cookbook author visit to the library by Laurie Sadowski, written about in last week’s column, has had to be cancelled. We hope to reschedule the event in the spring.
The Prince Edward County Construction Association recently decided to give $1,000 to the Picton Salvation Army to help its kettle campaign. Here, the association’s president Randy Head, right, passes over the cheque to Maj. Dean Locke, the commanding officer at the local community church. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
East Lake man unnerved by vandalism offers reward
A flurry of vandalism has unnerved me and I am at my wit’s end to identify this “county coward” . The vandalism began in early October 2014 shortly after my friend, Stan Grizzle, put his name forth for the municipal election. On Oct. 8, 2014 a barn door on my property at 1105 County Rd. 11 was broken open. Though the door was later secured with 3 inch screws, the breakage was repeated on Oct. 9. Election signs were removed from
that property, and also from the East Lake Canning Factory at 1157 County Rd. 11. On Nov. 12, 2014 the vandals expended a large amount of energy and effort to break open the metal clasp on the gate at the East Lake canning factory. They left the gate swinging in the wind and the property vulnerable. Perhaps they ran out of time to completely vandalize the property. On Nov. 18, 2014 the barn doors at 1105 County Rd 11
were again broken open. In addition, boards were pried from the back of the structure. Though the doors were secured at 5:30 p.m, they were again found to have been broken open the next morning. Later that month, the election signs that had previously been removed from my properties, suddenly reappeared as they were dumped at the 1105 property and at Stan’s residence. I have to commend the Police for their response and
assistance while these crimes were being committed. Their continuing forensic investigation is proving valuable. To assist the police, I am offering a reward of $1,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful breaking and entering onto the above properties. Roger Stanley East Lake
Lung Association commends Smith for his position
On Nov. 20, the MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings, Todd Smith, stood up in the provincial legislature to speak during the second reading debate on Bill 41, the Lung Health Act 2014. I was privileged to be in the public gallery that afternoon to hear Smith’s remarks and to witness the emotion that filled the chamber as he and other members spoke in support of the bill and shared heartrending accounts of
their own experiences with respiratory illness. Lung disease in this province exacts a terrible toll, not only on the 2.4 million people who live with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and other less common respiratory illnesses, but also on the millions more who love and care for them. Lung health affects us all and Bill 41 calls for the development and imple-
mentation of a comprehensive Ontario Lung Health Action Plan covering research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of lung disease. We already know many of the components that should be in that plan – currently available solutions that can be rolled out immediately to improve lives and save billions of health-care dollars. On behalf of every Ontarian who breathes, the Ontario Lung Association
thanks Smith for supporting a workable, affordable legislative response to the rapidly growing burden of lung disease in Ontario. We urge all MPPs to stand up for better breathing in this province by supporting the speedy passage of Bill 41 into law. George Habib President and chief executive officer Ontario Lung Association
Picton Christmas decorations pale to neighbouring areas
Recent drives around the 'golden triangle' of Picton, Napanee and Belleville caused my wife and I to conclude that Picton Main Street is hopelessly undecorated for Christmas. Napanee's main street light show would be a spectacle from space and even Belleville with many boarded up
stores on it's main street has very imaginative potted decorative Christmas arrangements. In both cases it gives one the impression that someone cares about the spirit of the season and has put thought, effort and resources into achieving it. Picton Main Street, on
the other hand, has unlit and rather cheesy old decorations hanging forlornly from street light stanchions. Absolutely, no imagination or concern for Christmas tradition and spirit is in evidence. Only the decorated and lit tree at the cenotaph quadrant and many of our decorated stores in any way
redeem the holiday cheerfulness of our main commercial sector. Oh, by the way, Christmas spirit promotes generosity... sales! Come on Picton, lighten up and get in the Christmas spirit! ' Dennis and Janet O'Brien Picton.
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Picton Legion enjoys visit from McMullen family’s descendants
THE MCMULLEN DESCENDANTS
Recently, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 enjoyed a visit from descendants of the McMullen family, who had the branch building in their family from 1915 until 1947, when it was sold to the Legion after the death of Dr. Roblin, who had been married to George McMullen’s daughter Ethel. Two
McMullen sisters and the descendents from Ethel’s family, the Milnes were present for a tour and discussion. Steven Milne placed a plaque on the door of the Don Milne Room, which recognizes his father, the last person born there in May 1944. -Staff
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Alternatives works to end domestic abuse Statistics still staggering 25 years after tragic day in Montreal
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Alternatives For Women served 27 fewer women in 2013-2014 than in 20122013. While that's encouraging, the numbers suggest there's still a long road ahead. "There are 238 women whose lives we have touched directly, that's almost one per cent of the total population of Prince Edward County in the last year alone," said Alternatives chair Caroline Granger, who also added across Canada, statistically one in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives and in more than 70 per cent of domestic homicides, no matter who was killed, a woman was physically abused before the homicide occurred. "That sounds like an epidemic to me," said Granger. Leading up to the sombre anniversary of the 25th anniversary of the shootings of 14 women on Dec. 6, 1989 at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique — an event Alternatives marked with a candlelight vigil before a packed house at St. Andrew's — abuse against women was increasingly in the news with allegations surfacing about CBC television host Jian Ghomeshi and comedian Bill Cosby in recent weeks and the fresh wounds of a triple homicide in Toronto, which saw a woman who had been attempting to seek shelter from her own abuser killed. Following the sombre candlelight vigil ceremony, Alternatives welcomed Justice Elaine Deluzio to speak to those gathered for its annual general meeting. Deluzio spent much of her
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year working in the family law field, working with children involved in highconflict custody cases and child welfare matters, before becoming an assistant Crown attorney. She has also been a vocal advocate against domestic violence in the Quinte region and actually helped lead dedicated domestic violence courts in both Belleville and Bancroft. She was sworn in as a judge on Dec. 6. According to Granger, Deluzio spent part of the time during her presentation speaking about the need for a cultural shift toward teaching youth about the dangers of abusive behaviour. "It will take generations," said Granger. "It's not just about getting to the girls, it's about getting to the boys too. A lot of behaviour is learned behaviour and that's learned while they're children."
She said some of the programs in the community like the Reaching For Rainbows program at St. Andrew's and those targeted at Grade 7s and 8s through the Recreation Outreach Centre can only help create positive outcomes moving forward. Granger says Alternatives staff are also seeing a fair number of relatively young women — those in their late teens or early 20s — who are requiring their services. She said part of the agency's goal is to equip those women to be able to change their lives and escape that pattern. With that in mind, Alternatives is partnering with the Prince Edward Learning Centre on a portfolio development program to help boost abused women's self esteem and identify their transitional skills to find employment.
See ABUSE, page 13
P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United Church-County Food Bank. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: Nov 26th Christa & Nathan Blakely, 27th Cheryl Anderson, 28th Susan Hendren, Dec 1st Anya-Dean Best, 2nd Gordon McIntosh. PICTON KINETTES CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER: Selling tins of Mixed Nuts, Boxed Christmas Cakes, Shortbread Cookies, Boxed Truffles & Plum Pudding. Contact Kerry or Gayle 4760203, Gail Ellsworth 476-2427 or any Picton Kinette. CONSECON PASTORAL CHARGE OF THE UNITED CHURCH: Separate services for the month of December. Carrying Place service 9:30am & Consecon service 11am. Returning to 10am services in the New Year. January will be worship in Consecon. VON CANADA FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES: For seniors 65 yrs & older. For those who have or are afraid of falling this 12 week program will be held 2 times/week for 1hr in Picton. There will be a pre-assessment & intake process & no charge for this program. To pre-register or info call 1-800-301-0076 & press 1. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: New Show “Turn Turn Turn” runs till Jan 27. Open daily 11am-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton. DROP IN BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH: Weekly on Thursdays 2pm Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 12: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner features Chicken & Biscuits, Coleslaw, Veg, Potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea $14.95. DECEMBER 12: LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Annual Christmas Bake Sale 10am at the Armoury Mall, Picton. DECEMBER 12: CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – With crafts & story sharing 25pm Milford Library. DECEMBER 12: BAXTER ARTS CENTRE – Art Show & Party for Kato Wake’s Art Class 2014 6-8pm, Stanley St Bloomfield. Refreshments & light food will be served. DECEMBER 12: WELLINGTON ELKS HAM & TURKEY ROLL – Allisonville Hall doors open 7:30pm. First roll free. Light lunch. All welcome. DECEMBER 13: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – During Saturday Playgroups at Massassaga-Rednersville School, 1115 Cty Rd 3, PEC 10am-noon. Santa visits (bring a wrapped book with your child’s name), Christmas activities & craft for children ages infant to 6 yrs. To pre-register contact The Hub Child & Family Centre 476-8142. Non-perishable food donations for CAS’s Angel Tree Program are welcomed.
DECEMBER 13: PICTON LIBRARY – Make a holiday treat to eat or take home & story time 11am. DECEMBER 13: PETER REA ROCKIN VARIETY SHOW – “Just in Time for Christmas”. Wellington Legion 1-4pm. A benefit for the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank. Donations at the door. DECEMBER 14: JUTTA’S STICKS & GREENS – Seasonal flower arranging workshop 10am-2pm Athol Community Hall, 1679 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Preregister please 476-6095. Atholreccentre.com. All welcome. DECEMBER 14: CHRISTMAS READINGS & SEASONAL MUSIC – By Friends of Wellington Library 2pm St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington. DECEMBER 14: AN HOUR OF PEACE – A concert of meditative sacred music from the Renaissance sung by the Renaissance Singers of PEC, director Michael Goodwin. Church of St. Gregory the Great, 7 Church St. Picton at 2:30pm. Freewill Offering in aid of the new organ fund. DECEMBER 14: FREE MEAL – The Really, Really Free Christmas Market & family dance party hosted by Food Not Bombs. Picton Town Hall 5:30-9pm. DECEMBER 15: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – Picton Arena 2-8pm. DECEMBER 16: KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Each Tuesday 10amnoon Milford Library. DECEMBER 16: WEEKLY DROP IN CHESS – Beginner to advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 16: ALLERGY FREE GLUTEN FREE COOKBOOK – Author talk by Laura Sadowski 7pm Picton Library. DECEMBER 16: AL-ANON(adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711) DECEMBER 18: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. DECEMBER 19: ATHOL CHRISTMAS PARTY: Everyone welcome for Potluck dinner, food drive & fun 6pm. Donations to the food bank welcome. Info 476-9963. Atholreccentre.com. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. DECEMBER 19: MESSENGER CONCERT – At the Elks Hall, Picton. $25/person, doors open 7pm. Hors d’oeuvres & desserts by Chef Michael Hoy. To benefit the ROC youth of PEC. Celebrate with Holiday cheer & prizes. Tickets available at Books & Co, The Edward Building Picton, Lavender Furniture Wellington & Green Gables Bloomfield. Info 476-7901 ext 219. DECEMBER 20: LORAIN SINE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Wellington United Church 7-9pm. Tickets $15/person at the door. Proceeds to Loyalist Humane Society. DECEMBER 24: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH – Christmas Eve Service 7pm. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 25: 15th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER – 12 noon at the Picton Community Centre. Home delivery & rides call 476-2622. Sponsored by Gilead Fellowship & Friends. DECEMBER 31: WELLINGTON ELKS – New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance, Allisonville Hall. $25/person Dinner & Dance in Advance. $10 Dance Only at the Door. Call Ken 399-2117.
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Representatives debate whether to work for target percentage or to focus on County’s needs
BUDGET, from page 1
There were several other factors that contributed to the budget increase over last year. The 2014 budget benefitted from a $500,000 surplus which was carried forward from the previous year, but staff indicated that would not be available in 2015 due to a $1.2-million overexpenditure in the 2014 winter control budget due to last year's ice storm. Also factoring in were a $404,300 decrease in
Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) funding and wages and benefits increases totalling $610,000. There were some positive notes. The OPP funding formula change was expected to result in a $710,000 savings over 2014, and insurance savings were estimated to total $160,000. The draft operating budget also includes $4,695,000 in transfers to reserves for capital renewal, growing from just $425,000 in 2011. With a tough budget
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Luke 2:8-9b “In that region there were shepherds living in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them and the glory of the Lord shone around them”.
Please join us on this special day for celebration, good food and music!
Friendship United Church 2765 County Road #5 [Friendship Lane] Demorestville, Ontario
Message: “Angels and Shepherds”
Community Christmas Dinner Dec. 16th @ 6 pm; $15 for adults $8 for children under 10; call Florence 613-476-5899 by Dec. 12th florence.aman@sympatico.ca
Rev. Kirby Breithaupt
C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
PICTON UNITED CHURCH
Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith 613-929-2757
“Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am
St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip St. Milford Service of Lessons & Carols 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philip’s
December 25th, 2014 5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner will be served in the church hall Free will offering only Please RSVP by December 18th with the number attending
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Wednesdays. Mid-week Study. 6:30-Dinner. 7:00-Small Group Study. Emmanuel Kids. 6:30-Dinner. 7:00-Children’s Program. Fusion (Grades 6-8). 6:30-Dinner. 7:00-Program starts.
Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries (High School). Rides To Church. If you would like to come to church, ďƵƚ ŚĂǀĞ ŶŽ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟ ŽŶ͕ ĐĂůů :ĞĂŶ Ăƚ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϵͲϯϮϱϴ͘
Wish you could see what a service at Emmanuel is like? You can! Check out www.youtube.com/emmanuellifenetwork.
Need Prayer or a quiet Place? Every Monday 2-4pm & 7-9pm
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Gilead Fellowship
2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622
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A Child’s Christmas in Wales Sun Dec 21 at 2 pm, Admission $10
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THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0
613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday 5pm - Sunday 10am
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
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Rev. Charles Morris
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some point in time we're going to have to say enough is enough,” he said. “...We just have to get a grip on what we spend on.” In the early going of budget deliberations the focus was on operational costs, but councillors ultimately decided to get a look at the budget as a whole before deciding on any cuts. Council will continue budget deliberations this week. The budget process is expected to wrap in early January.
EMMANUEL
Music by Tom Leighton & Conrad Kipping
Serving the Community for 221 years
335 Main St., Picton
613-393-2160
resilience, and a quality of life here then all that other stuff is going to flow out of it – all the business, all the investment attraction is going to happen,” he said. “... It's important that we set a policy where we're prioritizing things that will make a difference in their daily lives.” Athol councillor Jamie Forrester said throughout the election campaign he heard one thing: Taxes can't continue to increase. “Every year adding three, four, five per cent, at
Lighting the candle of joy!
Worship 10:30am White Gift Sunday Sermon: “Rejoice Always”
Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.
bloomfielduc@gmail.com
To reserve your seat or arrange home delivery or a ride, please contact: Cindy Keddie 471-1115, Theresa 476-7284, Maureen 476-1063 or Gilead Fellowship 476-2622 before December 23 if possible Location: Sponsored by: Picton Community Centre Gilead Fellowship Picton, Ont. and many friends. P.S. On Christmas day, call 613-922-5279 or 613-471-0052 or 613-471-0950
Third Sunday in Advent
Sunday, 9:00am & 10:30am Wednesday, 10:00am
Colours of Christmas Sunday Service 10:30am
15th Annual Christmas Dinner & Fellowship December 25, 12:00 noon
12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Ronald Laidlaw
Take some time for yourself and come celebrate with us. We’re looking forward to seeing you here.
BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH
If you are alone on Christmas Day, you are invited to join us for the
Demorestville
All Children welcome at Sunday School
“At the end of the day we can't do anything about our roads and water and wastewater infrastructure deficit. It's a half-billion-dollar number that we have in front of us and we aren't going to be able to solve much by removing a few things from the budget,” he said. He said the question is what is in the best interest of the community. He said he believes people want to see things in front of them getting better. “If we can build community networks, community
Website: www.parishofmarysburgh.ca
UNITED CHURCH Sunday Dec. 14th ***11:00 am***
before them, councillors grappled with how to move forward. Ameliasburgh councillor Roy Pennell said for him it's not just about the percentage of the increase. “If I go out to talk to someone in the community I want to know in my own mind I made the best decision that's going to give the best for the County of Prince Edward,” he said. Picton councillor Lenny Epstein said he preferred to focus on what council can control.
Advent 3
Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384
Worship Services
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Dorothy Vincent leading worship
BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM
9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM
EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM
Christmas Mass & New Year’s Schedule Dec. 24th 5pm and 8pm Dec. 25th 10am Dec. 31st 5pm Jan. 1st 2015 10am
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Seniors’ caregivers should reward themselves with respite to avoid burnout
Everything we do at Community Care – drive, deliver food, visit, shop – can be viewed as what the family would do if they could do it. These services can also be seen as respite for families. I usually say that our services provide seniors with a little bit of support to lighten the load as one ages. That’s true, and it’s also true that our services can lighten the load for caregivers. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often. Watch out for signs of depression, and don't delay in getting professional help when you need it. When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do. Educate yourself about your loved one's condition and how to communicate with doctors. There's a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one's independence.
INFO FOR SENIORS
DEBBIE MACDONALD MOYNES
Trust your instincts. Most of the time they'll lead you in the right direction. Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing and pulling. Be good to your back. Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams. Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone. Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
The above is from the web site of the Caregiver Action Network at www.thefamilycaregiver.or g It’s a U.S. organization that has excellent resource information for family caregivers. See the web site of the Canadian Caregiver Coalition for a wealth of resources on caregiving in Canada, www.ccc-ccan.ca The services provided by Community Care can be viewed as respite for family caregivers. The delivery of Meals on Wheels can free up a day for the family caregiver so that they won’t need to provide food on delivery days. Many family members take time off work to drive parents to medical appointments. Community Care’s volunteer drivers can provide this assistance. Our brokered respite workers are carefully screened and willing to provide services that are required. Call 613-476-7493 and speak to one of our co-
ordinators for more information on available supports for family caregivers. We’re here to support caregivers and the seniors they care for.
THRIFT SHOP
SILENT AUCTION CLOSES DEC. 13
Hurry in to place your bid on the lovely jewelry on display in the front window of Community Care’s Thrift Shop at 153 Main St., Picton. Bidding closes at 3 p.m. sharp on Saturday, Dec. 13 All of the funds raised support programs for seniors in Prince Edward County.
COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP
The Community Care Thrift Shop will be closed on Monday, Dec. 15 for a volunteer appreciation event. The thrift shop will be open regular hours on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
THE MAIN STOP Convenience Store & Gas Now with DIESEL
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DECEMBER SPECIALS
Country Style Small Coffee 1.00 Reids Dairy - Chocolate Milk L $1.00 Egg Nog L $1.25 Pepsi 2 Litre - 2 for $4.00 $
NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT
96 Main Street (beside KFC)
SCHEDULE B CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Delhi Park – Stormwater Outfall Remediation Town of Picton, Prince Edward County
The project aims at improving water quality using innovative approaches to treat the stormwater which currently drains untreated, directly into Picton Bay (the Bay of Quinte). The project is a cooperative effort between Environment Canada’s Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Ministry of Environment’s Canada-Ontario Agreement for the Great Lakes, The County of Prince Edward, and the Quinte Conservation Authority. This project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. A Public Information Centre will be held to discuss proposed improvements to the Delhi Park Stormwater Outfalls. The time and date will be published in local newspapers in advance of the meeting.
For further information regarding this project, please contact Tim Trustham, Planner/Ecologist, Quinte Conservation, by mail: 2061 Old Highway # 2, RR # 2, Belleville, ON, K8N 4Z2; by phone: (613) 968-3434 x 110; or by email at: ttrustham@quinteconservation.ca.
MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL CHRISTMAS TURKEY DINNER
Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, roast turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberries, mashed potatoes, mashed turnip, coleslaw, bread and butter, Christmas pudding, all topped off with coffee & tea for $10 per person. This scrumptious meal will be served Wednesday, Dec. 17. This is the last of our Christmas Dinners – the last we’re holding before Christmas that is! Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Take out available. We’ll even deliver to seniors living near Milford.
CONSECON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL TURKEY DINNER
The Christmas Dinner that we planned to hold this
week in Consecon was moved to Wednesday, Jan. 14 due to a scheduling issue. Seniors will still enjoy a full turkey dinner except it will be January, and almost three weeks after Christmas! What a great way to chase away the winter blahs. See you in Consecon then, and bring your appetite.
HOME HELP
Seniors who need help with laundry, meal preparation, light cleaning and running errands can arrange for carefully screened workers to come to the home for a reasonable fee. Contact the Community Care office in The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton, or call 613476-7493 for information.
OFFICE CLOSURE
The Community Care office will be closed for a Christmas event on Thursday, Dec. 18 from noon to 4:30 pm.
Prince Edward Embroidery Steve and Carole give a big Thank You to the Picton Fire Fighters and the Bay of Quinte Insurance employees for helping us through a tough time. To the three customers who paid for their order please call 613-476-1777 to be reimbursed. Thank you to all our customers for their support these past 19 years. We’ll keep you updated. Happy Holidays
Chad Ibbotson
Councillors decided not to dissolve both the traffic and audit committees and voted against a staff recommendation to rescind appointments to the heritage committee last week. Staff had brought forward motions to dissolve the traffic and audit committees as a means to increase efficiency, instead bringing matters directly to committee of the whole. Staff had also suggested rescinding appointments to the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) to allow council a chance to review the terms Staff writer
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Council turns down staff recommendations to dissolve traffic and audit committees THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
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sense to eliminate anything to do with heritage advice to council.” Mayor Robert Quaiff said the terms of reference can be changed down the road without suspending any of PEHAC's operations. “I don't want to see that committee in abeyance for that period of time,” he said. “The terms of reference can be addressed along the way, but that committee should still be intact.” Sophiasburgh councillor Kevin Gale said he wouldn't support dissolving either the traffic or audit committee. “I don't see any reason to take it off this soon. I think both committees serve a pur-
pose,” he said. He said while it only meets a few times per year, the traffic committee provides a productive outlet for the public to express trafficrelated concerns. “They're not mind-boggling issues that we deal with, but they're important issues to the ratepayers that have concerns about the safety of the roads,” he said. Corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull said the audit committee was recommended to be dissolved because throughout the last year it did not have any members with related experience. “Our external member
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was not a professional accountant, which was not the case when the committee was first struck,” she said. “Some of that value for money or some of those other things that you might get from an auditor general at the City of Toronto have not been possible to develop with the committee as it's been structured.” Gale said accounting experience could be a prerequisite to join the audit committee. He said it would be a simple change in process. “We have a lot of experienced people in the municipality that could come forward and that could be a remedy,” he said. “The main reason for this (committee) is public input.” Quaiff said he sat on the audit committee and it was created in the name of transparency. “I'm sure if we take that committee away, we're going to hear about it,” he said. “… It's one of those committees that needs to keep going forward and it gives us better transparency by having members of the public there.” Committee of the whole also elected members of council to sit on several advisory committees, external committees, and boards for this term of council. Ferguson will serve as the council appointee to the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Sophiasburgh councillor Bill Roberts and Ameliasburgh councillor Dianne O'Brien will serve on the municipality's community development commission. Picton councillor Lenny Epstein, North Marysburgh councillor David Harrison, and Roberts will serve on the community grant program committee. Ameliasburgh councillor Janice Maynard will serve on the Hastings Quinte emergency services committee. Gale and Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop will be council's appointees to the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit. Picton councillor Treat Hull will serve on the healthcare advisory committee and Bloomfield councillor Barry Turpin will continue to serve with the Loyalist Parkway Association. Epstein, Hull, and Hillier councillor Steven Graham will represent council on the public library board. Epstein will be council's rep with the Picton BIA. Joining the police services board is Gale, while Roberts will serve on the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre board. Epstein and Hallowell councillor Gord Fox will serve on the Prince EdwardLennox & Addington Social Services committee. Maynard, Dunlop, and Athol councillor Jamie Forrester will be representatives with Quinte Conservation. Roy Pennell will serve on the Quinte region source protection committee. Gale and Epstein will represent council on the Picton splash pad committee and Hull, O'Brien, and Hallowell councillor Brad Nieman will sit on the audit committee. Ferguson and Hull will represent council on PEHAC while Pennell, Nieman, and Forrester will sit on the traffic committee. Quaiff will serve on the audit committee, community grant program committee, health-care advisory committee, police services board, and the Prince EdwardLennox & Addington Social Services committee.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Kiosan provided safe housing for 20 women, 11 children escaping dangerous situations
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"This has now turned into a test program for women that will begin in the new year," said Granger. "This program will explore the effects of domestic violence on education and employment, help women to develop their self confidence and learn new coping skills to help maintain control as well as helping them to discover their interests." Granger said another way Alternatives can work to improve the lives of women in Prince Edward County is to take its services to those women. The United Way has continued to support a rural women's support program, which brings counsellors and support workers out of Picton to the clients.
"It's an opportunity to attend groups and to get chances to see counsellors," she said. "As we all know, the ability to get around is a challenge here and if you don't have a car, it would be hard to access those services otherwise." Alternatives continues its Kiosan second-stage housing program. In its 22nd year of operation, the program provided safe shelter for 20 women and 11 children in its homes and apartments. Broken down another way by board member Dee Hazell, that was more than 2,500 safe nights for women and more than 1,400 safe nights for children. The average stay for a woman entering that shelter is close to a year. Also, there were 21 clients in the past year who
chose not to go to shelter and, for many of them, the challenge of leaving a home community was a primary concern. While providing all of those services over the past year, which consumed over 1,990 staff hours, Alternatives also had to ask itself some tough questions about sustainability given the current financial climate. Executive director Rahno Godfrey told those assembled the board went through strategic planning sessions to look at it governance model, fund development, communication, space management, and service delivery. Having lost a key fundraiser and
proposal writer, that was a skill they identified as needing in the future on the board. They also examined ways to reduce costs as much as possible. "With the rising costs of heat and hydro, which the agency is responsible for, and with the women we serve receiving no significant increase to their income from Ontario Works or Ontario disability payments, we must look to the future and decide where in our budget is there room to save," she said. The agency's staff already help the women they serve by advocating
with other community agencies or service providers, like veterinarians, to ensure they have can have their independence. Other efficiencies may require the agency to look at how it operates itself. Reducing office space or moving it to a property the agency owns was one consideration and diversifying funding sources was another. Godfrey said the one certainty is the Prince
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Rudolph - Behind The Red Nose promises fun for whole family with a positive message Original PECI musical comedy production offers new twist on classic children’s tale, involves a good mix of students from all grades AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer
For the past 50 years, families have enjoyed seeing an outcast reindeer overcome the odds in the animated Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer Christmas special. In that classic show, Rudolph only had to prove his freakish red nose could help Santa deliver presents. This year, in PECI’s Rudolph Behind The Red Nose, the stakes are much higher. In this twist on the story, written by drama teacher Matthew Sheahan, Rudolph not only has the bright nose to deal with, but she also has to deal with her father Donner’s scorn that’s she’s a girl and only the men can pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. On top of that, she and
her friends learn evil real estate developer Evelyn Killjoy is planning to divert Santa’s candy cane mortgage payment and take over the North Pole to build luxury condos in place of the workshop. “There’s a lot going on there,” said Isobel McDonald, who plays Rudolph. “There’s jokes kids will get and there’s jokes adults will get.” Sheahan wrote the script over the summer and said he had two objectives when writing. One was to come up with something that could appeal to the whole family and the other was to pass on a good lesson. “We’re really dealing with gender roles, gender stereotypes, and the dan-
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(Isobel McDonald, and Mistress Morgana (Matthew Sullivan) try to overcome obstacles to reach their dreams in Rudolph - Behind The Red Nose. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
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Sheahan noted that chemistry teacher Steve Mee stepped forward as music director and he co-ordinated the songs, while working with the singers and a small band of musicians on a regular bais the past few months. “Steve has really helped push all of the students to be the best they could be and given them more confidence as well,” said Sheahan. Auditions came early in the school year and the large cast, which features students from all grades, has been working toward this week’s curtain call since October. Some of the students involved in the performance say they really feel the show can be a hit because of the jokes, the energy, and the efforts they’ve put in. “I just like the jokes, it’s really funny,” said Laliberte. :”I think it’s really bright and fun. It’s a lot different than anything I’ve ever done, it’s just an original play,” she said. “It’s sending the message it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl and it’s a nice twist on the original.” Snyder, who said her family has faithfully watched the stop-motion cartoon says the comedy reminds her of another Christmas hit. “It reminds me of Elf, it seems closer to Elf than the actual Rudolph,” she said. Snyder said she also liked the message of people not being held down and seeking things that make them happy, even in their careers. Sullivan, who gets a few laughs for playing an unusual character that is a bit overthe-top feminine says he’s really enjoyed getting on stage and having some fun. “It’s my fifth year and I decided (acting) is something I’ve missed out on at this school, so I was going to do it,” he said. “ I don’t know how many opportunities I’ll get to do it in the future, but I’ve had fun with it.” Sheahan said the cast has been great with numerous hilarious, high energy performances. “On the whole, every kid has stepped it up and put their heart and soul into the show,” he said. Rudolph- Behind The Red Nose will be staged six times this week. Twice today, the cast will perform in matinees for elementary school students. Tomorrow, there will be a matinee for PECI students and then there will be three public performances in the school’s Gym A Tomorrow’s show and Saturday’s show will be at 7 p.m. while Sunday’s show will be a 1 p.m. matinee. Tickets are available in advance at Books & Company in Picton or at the door at Gym A, which is located at the back of the school.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Council backs judicial review of White Pines in principle County to seek legal opinion on liabilities Chad Ibbotson
Staff writer
Councillors gave their support in principle to another industrial wind turbine challenge at last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting. Councillors backed a motion brought forward by South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson to support in principle a judicial review of the heritage impact assessment of wpd Canada Corporation's White Pines wind project proposed for the ward. The move is subject to a legal opinion the municipality wouldn't be open to any liability in doing so. An application for a judicial review of the White Pines heritage impact assessment has been filed by heritage professionals Liz Driver and Edwin Rowse. Ferguson said the motion supporting the judicial review in principle was an important step for the new council to take. “The municipality has said in the past it is not a willing host and has said in the past the heritage assessment report was incomplete.” The former council previously approved a motion at an April meeting declaring the heritage report “incomplete and deficient in the identification and assessment of the visual and construction impacts” of the project. The motion requested the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to deny the project's Renewable Energy Approval (REA) application. Ferguson said the judicial review would put the heritage report under the microscope. He said there wouldn't be any cost to the municipality in supporting the review and there's some urgency because a decision
on the White Pines project's REA is expected in late 2014. The White Pines Wind Project would consist of 29 turbines and a nameplate capacity of close to 60 megawatts. Background information provided at last week's committee of the whole meeting says the heritage impact assessment is required to evaluate impacts on properties protected by municipal designations under the Ontario Heritage Act. Driver and Rowse contend that within the project area there are 11 properties protected by such municipal bylaws – including the Mt. Tabor Playhouse. They say an October 2013 report found that three turbines would cause visual harm to 21 cultural heritage resources, but the company refused to relocate or eliminate the turbines because it could impact the economic viability of the project. “Just picture turbines looming over Mount Tabor. The village of Milford would basically be surrounded by turbines,” said Ferguson. Ferguson said he hopes the judicial review application is accepted and moves forward. “It's a crucial week because (Monday and Tuesday) is the Field Naturalists' hearing in Toronto,” he said. “We can't contradict what we did last year by not supporting their application.” A list of grounds included in the judicial review application alleges the company wrongly found no adverse visual impacts from 26 of the 29 wind turbines proposed for the site. It say respondent ministries haven't properly viewed and commented on drafts of the assessment, did not require compliance with their own guidelines, and neglected to require compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Pet owners now have somewhere to turn in tight times Fledgling food bank ensures furry friends not forgotten Jason Parks
Staff writer
When times are tough, one can usually rely on comfort provided by a close friend. But in some situations, that friend can wind up being a burden on an already tense situation. It's with this in mind that Vicky Lee Verner has started the Prince Edward County Pet Food Bank (PECPFB). With their pay-it-forward initiative, the pet food bank organizers are hoping that those in need aren't forced to chose between themselves and their pets when times are tight. “People are forced to give up their pets to the Loyalist Humane Society because they can't afford to feed them,” Verner said. “We are trying to work together so that doesn't have to happen.” Verner formally started the PECPFB earlier this fall and currently operates out of her home on Bass Lane just outside of Wellington. She said that she noticed that on a social networking site that someone had started a pet food bank in Brighton. “I went over and talked to the organizers a couple of times and found out how they operated and I was really impressed by their love for animals. I thought we could use that in the county,” Verner said. After starting her own Facebook page and gathering feelers from the community, Verner started to stock pile donated amounts of dog and cat food. The response, unfortunately, was good and the numbers of in-need pet owners has increased steadily since October.
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Verner, right, and her daughter Shae Lynn have started a food bank for local pets and will be holding a food drive at Picton’s Pet Valu on Saturday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
So much so that Verner is looking for a more permanent space. “We hoping to find some donated space that would be more accessible than
what are working with now,” She added. Several local stores, businesses and individuals have donated pet food thus far and the shelves are rela-
tively stocked. But Verner agrees that this time of year can be tough on anyone and having to chose between different members of the family can be a very tough decision during a time of strife. “They are the ultimate comfort when times are bad,” she added. On Saturday, the PECPFB will be at Pet Valu in Picton where they will be hosting a pet food drive and all proceeds from pet nail trimmings will go to the food bank. The PECPFB is open Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. And is currently located at 24C Bass Lane. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, contact Verner through the PECPFB Facebook site or call her at 613-849-7477.
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work, get stockpiled, and be ready as soon as the weather permits.” While McAuley said it couldn't be guaranteed the new pumps and tanks would be ready to go in time for boat launches on the first week of May, he said the contractor is aware of the urgency. McAuley said there is no evidence currently of any contamination from fuel leaching from the tanks. However, he acknowledged that if that is found to be the case, the cost of the replacement will be driven up. “We have no concept of what is there. We have no reason to believe the tanks have been leaking. They have been tested, they weren't leaking, they were just old,” he said. He said if gasoline or another petrochemical is discovered, the cost will depend on how much soil must be
removed from the site. He said any cost overrun would come from the capital sustainability reserve. The commissioner did say that any contamination from former uses of the site isn't a concern. The site may have been home to a coal yard at some point in the past. “We understand there may be some coal gas, we have been advised that is not something we have to concern ourselves with should we uncover it. We can put the material back in the hole,” he said.
While fuel price increases are expected at the marina, councillor Jamie Forrester suggested further increases to help offset the cost of the project. He suggested an increased docking fee. “A 17-year payback is not a very good business plan in most cases,” he said. “Over the years we've talked about fees for boats and they're substantially lower than if you had a campsite at a park. At what point do we start increasing these fees to help share in the cost?”
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Millennium Trail user shares concerns about motorized vehicles Council asked to review bylaw governing uses of recreational lands Chad Ibbotson
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Councillors have asked staff to examine uses of the Millennium Trail and bring forward any recommended changes following a resident's complaint at last week's committee-of-thewhole meeting. Mayor Robert Quaiff put forward a motion requesting the comments be considered by staff in an examination of the municipality's Millennium Trail use bylaw and report back to committee at a later date with any recommendations. The motion followed the deputation of Bruce and Barbie Cordick, who cited potential dangers in allowing shared used of the trail between hikers and cyclists, and motorized vehicles. Bruce Cordick said the couple are avid users of the trail for hiking, cycling, and snowshoeing. He said their concerns first stemmed from inquiries with the municipality about dust and noise created by motorized vehicles on the trail near their Wellington property. “We never got a satisfactory answer to our concerns, so we decided to look into why these things did not have any action taken on them,” he said. Cordick said the couple weren't aware they would be sharing the trail with motorized vehicles when they began using it.
ConCerned Bruce and Barbie Cordick appeared before committee of the whole last week to discuss motorized vehicles on the Millennium Trail and the dust and noise they create. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
“We, as many others, were surprised to find that we had to share the trail with off-road vehicles,” said Cordick. “After doing more research, and find that most articles written about the trail and signs do not mention that motorized vehicles will be sharing this narrow trail with you.” He said many provisions within the bylaw are either not enforced or ignored and the couple are concerned about excessive speed of vehicles operating on the trail. The Millennium Trail bylaw permits speeds of 20 km/h in residential areas and up to 50 km/h in rural areas. “These speeds are exceeded on a frequent basis,” he said. Cordick said although the trail corridor is 15 metres wide, the useable width is between two to three metres. He questioned the safety of permitting those speeds without any separation from
pedestrian traffic. “I have to ask you: Is this safe?” said Cordick. The trail permits off-road Vehicles to use the trail as long as they are permitted under the Off Road Vehicle Act, which includes dirt bikes and ATVs. Cordick said many of the vehicles within
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Busy Hands has double the vendors this weekend Showcase of handcrafted goods moves to Wellington to meet demand AdAm BrAmBurger
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The annual Busy Hands holiday craft show is about to be a much busier place this coming weekend. With a growing list of artisans looking to peddle their wares, organizer Vicki Emlaw said the show needed a larger venue than it had in the Lipson Room at Books & Company, so it will be in Wellington this time around. “We’re changing venues this year because we’ve collected more people — there’s twice as many people,” she said. “Not everyone would fit at the bookstore, so we’re going to the only place bigger. We’ll fill the Highline Hall and the Rotary room at the Wellington and District Community Centre.” Emlaw said potential exhibitors keep calling and there’s still a waiting list.
Bustling mArketplAce The Busy Hands show allows visitors to shop for locally made, handcrafted items in time for the Christmas season and provides a bit of a reunion for producers. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
“In the beginning we emailed everybody in our show last year and those who were here were last year were automatically in. We had only about 35 people, but then people kept calling about the sale.” Despite the growth, however, she said she doesn’t feel the show will lose the tightknit, community atmosphere it has had since she and Bay Woodyard started it out of a kitchen 14 years ago. “The majority of people are still from the county,” she said. “One is from Belleville and one is from Napanee, but they’re honourary county-ites. They know everything about the show and they’ve been in it before.”
From her experience with Busy Hands, Emlaw said that it represents one of the biggest weekends of sales she has, even surpassing her popular heirloom tomato sales. It hasn’t been uncommon, either, for vendors to run out of product and have to restock at some time in the show. Emlaw said her farm has been busy producing hot sauce and she expects she will need to have much of her 2014 production ready. Visitors can expect a wide variety of goods. “We’ll have cutting boards, gluten-free baking, artists, seeds, clothing, body care, glass, veggies. There’s really anything you can imagine,” Emlaw said.
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Some of the new vendors should also provide a different mix this year. “We have a woman with pottery, some furniture, we have sewing, and new woodworkers. There will also be gluten-free foods,” she said. Another addition Emlaw is excited about is a gourmet cotton candy producer that can change the flavour of the floss with every turn. The new space has also allowed for some creative additions to the festival. Emlaw said two different vendors will be serving lunch this year and there will also be a bar area open within the facility. There will be a booth where children of all ages can make Christmas presents for others, while Susanne Larner will have a booth open that will allow children to make puppets. Some community organizations will also be well represented. The Festival Players of Prince Edward County will have a booth, while the POOCH (Patrons of Our County Hospital) will be in attendance and Hospice Prince Edward will also have a presence at the show. The doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Emlaw said she is hoping to find a way to track visitors, though with four entrances to the hall, that might be a challenge. She said she’d like to be able to have some concrete numbers to indicate the traffic the show receives and to give an idea of the spin-off business it may offer to the local economy.
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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE Union Gas Limited has applied for approval to construct a natural gas pipeline and ancillary facilities in Tyendinaga Township in Hastings County and in Sophiasburg Township in Prince Edward County Learn more. Have your say.
Union Gas Limited has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to replace a pipeline and ancillary facilities in Tyendinaga Township and Sophiasburg Township where it crosses the Bay of Quinte. This work is necessary because of an order from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. A map of the proposed pipeline project is provided below.
THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Union Gas Limited. During the hearing, we will question Union Gas Limited on the case. We will also hear questions and arguments from individuals, municipalities and others whose interests would be affected. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide whether to approve the application.
The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. You can: • review the application filed by Union Gas Limited on the OEB’s website now. • file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing. • become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by December 22, 2014 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. • at the end of the process, review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website. LEARN MORE Our file number for this case is EB-2014-0350. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please select the file number EB-2014-0350 from the list on the OEB website: http://www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/noticeltc. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. Union Gas Limited has applied for a written hearing. The OEB is considering this request. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by December 22, 2014. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This hearing will be held under section 90(1) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
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Pirates salvage points in second game of back-to-back Picton rebounds against Deseronto after losing run-and-gun affair to Campbellford Chad Ibbotson
Staff writer
The Picton Pirates split a pair of games this week, falling to the Campbellford Rebels in a tight contest before defeating the Deseronto Storm. The Pirates got behind early in last Thursday's contest with the Rebels, but made a game of it before falling 7–5. Picton then rallied with a 6-4 win over the Storm. “We need to accumulate as many points as possible from here on in,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “In order to have success we have to put in 60 minutes of hard work. We want to be more consistent in all three zones, that is something we continue to work on as a group.” It was another slow start for Picton on home ice. Just 2:04 into the opening frame Corey Lasko had a couple of whacks at a loose puck in front of Pirates goalie Brock Tufts and put Campbellford in front. Just four minutes later, with the Rebels on the power play, Colin Doyle beat Tufts to make it 2–0 for the visitors. Shortly afterward Campbellford's Riley Reynolds was given a double minor for high sticking. On the ensuing man advantage Chris Jones cruised into the Rebels zone and fired a rocket wrist shot past goaltender Cole Mahoney. Brian Bunnett and Devin McCann had the assists. The good feelings didn't last long, as a two-on-two Campbellford rush turned into a two-on-one and Austin Fry potted a shorthanded marker. At 18:25 Josh Hodge scored to deepen the Picton hole, and the Rebels went into the break with a 4–1 advantage. As has been the case many times this season, the Pirates showed some resiliency. Woodward said the team got off to a shaky start, but responded well in the second and third and began to take over the game with their work ethic. Six minutes into the middle frame Mitch Burke scored on the power play to cut into the Campbellford lead. Phil Smith and Austin Labelle picked up assists. Two minutes later Curtis Smith finished off a play
from Bunnett and Taylor Brown to narrow the gap to 4–3. Campbellford's Laski scored at 19:02 and it looked like the Rebels would take a two-goal lead into the third, but with just five seconds left on the clock Jones scored his second of the game to make it 5–4. Curtis Smith and Bunnett had the assists. Picton outshot Campbellford 18–7 in the second. Down by a goal to open the final frame, the Pirates went to work again. At 4:16 they were rewarded when Bunnett capitalized a play from Jones and Brown to even the score. Both teams played conservatively for the remainder of the third, but at 15:10 Jeremiah Doherty found Jon Samis who beat Tufts. The Pirates weren't able to even the score and Ethan McDougall fired the puck into the empty net to hand Picton a 7–5 loss. “We can't dig that big of a hole and expect to win games. We need to be better on home ice, we have to get the job done at home,” said Woodward. Woodward said the team's leaders have been a big part of the club's ability to stay in games. “We need our top players to rise to the occasion and set the tone every night from here on in,” he said. The Pirates got off on the wrong foot again on Friday. Despite Picton holding a heavy advantage in puck control, it was the Storm striking first with Jeff Hoey finding the net behind Pirates goalie Tufts. The lead didn't last long, as just two minutes later Brown connected on a play from Bunnett and Jones to bring the score back to even. The teams opened the second period deadlocked at 1-1 and again it was the Storm connecting first when Brett Maracle bulged the twine at 8:57. Again, the Pirates rallied. At 10:30 it was new pickup Mitchell Merry scoring to make it 2-2, but just two minutes later Deseronto pulled in front again off a Devin MacLean powerplay goal. But once again the Pirates evened the score, this time just 47 seconds later off the stick of Liam Hinter. Brown and Bunnett collected assists.
under pressure Pirates underage forward Austin Labelle attempts to make a play on the puck while doubleteamed by Campbellford Rebels Karn Dart, centre, and Grant Fry Thursday night. The Pirates came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie the game 5-5, but the Rebels got the final two tallies of the night to secure a win. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Phil Smith's power-play marker gave Picton their first lead of the game at 18:58. Bunnett and Jones had the assists. Phil Smith collected another power-play goal just 46 seconds into the final frame with Brown and Labelle recording the assists. Mitchell Thompson cut into the Picton lead at 5:08, but at 7:07 Jones potted the insurance marker to seal the game. Brown collected his third assist on the play and Bunnett collected his fourth helper of the game. Tufts made 23 saves in the win. Woodward said the Storm worked hard and their goaltender played a solid game. He said the Pirates have to do a better job of playing without the puck. “This was one of those games where we will take the two points and shift our focus to Amherstview on Thursday night,” he said.
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The club also announced the acquisition of 1994 goaltender Nick Kazmierczak
opposIte numbers The Picton Pirates’ Taylor Brown keeps a fellow No. 22, Campbellford’s Will Lamoureux in check in front of the Rebels net Thursday. Brown had a couple helpers in the high-scoring contest. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
from the Blind River Beavers Jr. A club of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL). “Nick is a veteran goaltender that we are familiar with; we watched him closely at Wellington Dukes
camp this past fall and were impressed,” said Woodward. “Nick adds experience between the pipes and will help take the load off Brock Tufts. “ The Pirates will have a busy week with three
games. The club takes on Amherstview at home tonight at 7:30 before heading to Port Hope Saturday night at 7:30. The Pirates then head to Napanee to take on the Raiders on Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Dukes drop one-goal decisions to Whitby, Oakville to fall back to even record Wellington held a lead for less than a minute last weekend Jason Parks
Staff writer
In their two Ontario Junior Hockey League contests this past weekend, the Wellington Dukes held the lead over their opponents for a combined total of 41 seconds. As such, you can expect the team was a day late and a dollar short in picking up any points over the visiting Whitby Fury and the Oakville Blades, losing both games in regulation. On Sunday night, Wellington was behind 3-0 through 20 minutes only to storm back on Oakville, scoring four straight in the second to take a short lived lead. A pair of late period goals by the Blades made the final 5-4. On Friday, the locals got behind 2-0 in the first and could never quite get even with the Fury. Three times Wellington got to within a goal of Whitby but the Dukes could not quite even the score as Whitby skated away with the 4-3 win. With the losses, Wellington falls back to the .500 mark at 14-14-2 and they
held in check Wellington Duke Greg Smith tried to get a step on Matthew McLeod of the Oakville Blades Sunday night during action at the Essroc Arena. Wellington dropped its second straight one-goal game 5-4 to the visitors and fell back to .500 on the season. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) when they host the Voyageurs. Despite the losses, Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams was taking away plenty of positives. The work ethic was there, but the execution rate isn't where we wanted it to be,” Abrams said. Those there to see it saw
run a gauntlet of quality teams before the Christmas break. Starting tonight with their road game in Kingston, Wellington hosts the Toronto Patriots Friday, travels to Cobourg Monday, are in Trenton Friday Dec. 19 and wind up the 2014 portion of the their schedule Sunday Dec. 21
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what the squad is capable of Sunday night. Down by a field goal, Wellington took the play to the Blades and it was
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marched right down the ice after their first goal and made a smart cross crease pass to a wide open Wes St. Amand who deposited a backhander 11 seconds later. The Dukes quick-strike attack struck later in the frame. Josh Supryka snapped home his seventh of the season at 14:25 to tie the game. Then, just 31 seconds later, Brandon Kosick batted home Joe Mckeown's feed from behind the net to give Wellington their first lead of the weekend. “The pieces are there,” Abrams said of the stretch of hockey where his club looked unstoppable. “We just need more consistency. It's a process with this group. We've got the work ethic in check, now we need to preach the systems play and execution of those systems need to be there.” Unfortunately, Wellington's lead didn't last as Oakville's Christian Rajic struck back under a minute later, barely beating a prone Oliver Lefreniere.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014
Pulling it in Panther Bob Wilson twists to come
up with an offensive rebound early in Tuesday’s game against St. Theresa. Wilson shared the scoring lead in the game with 10 points. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Panthers stifle Titans with tight defence Seniors receive scoring from 11 players as they remain unbeaten in league action AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer
The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers frustrated the St. Theresa Titans early and often in a 55-14 blowout win Tuesday. Within minutes of the tip, the Panthers had scored six points off turnovers by setting up a half-court trap and had forced the Titans coach to call a timeout. Things didn’t get much easier for the visiting side as the Panthers put together a 17-0 run in the first quarter and kept their opponents in single digits each period of the game. “You saw the focus on defence is paying off,” said coach Rob Garden. “The team is really starting to buy into the defensive systems we’re trying to implement. Garden added that work ethic is an important part of the team’s early success that has them 3-0 in league play and 5-1 overall. “We know we need to be the hardest working team each time we hit the court and it’s a mind set we’re starting to embrace.” A balanced attack has also helped matters as 11 different Panthers found the basket Tuesday. Bob Wilson and Ben Wilson shared the scoring lead with 10 points each. Jamie Ferguson had seven, while Blaine Swack-
hammer had six. A longtime coach with the Panthers’ program, Garden had some lofty words about his current squad following the game. “This is the most unselfish group of guys I’ve ever coached,” he said. “We have 13 quality players and from our fifth-year seniors to our Grade 11 players, each guy is supportive and more concerned about the team outcome than individual stats or court time.” The Panthers head into their biggest test of the young season tonight when the Quinte Saints visit for a 5:30 p.m. contest. This weekend, PECI will travel to Kingston to compete in the Gold and Garnett Classic at RegiopolisNotre Dame. Their first opponent will be Titans of a different stripe from Mother Theresa High School in Ottawa. The game starts at 6 p.m. “It will be a good test for us of how we stack up against the top competition in eastern Ontario,” Garden said. In junior basketball action Tuesday, the Panthers suffered a tough defeat, 58-20 at the hands of the league-leading Titans. The Panthers played some of their best basketball of the contest in the fourth quarter when they were able to put up 11 points.
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Dec. 11 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
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2002 wIndStAR, as is. New brakes, rotors, pads, calipers and snow tires. 235K. Runs good. $1,100 or best offer. Gerry, 613476-0192 2005 CHRySlER Sebring 138k $3995. 2005 Pontiac Wave 190k $2995, 2003 Caravan 206k $3000. 2001 Hyundai Accent 134K $3000. 2000 Ford Explore 124K $3500. All vehicles come saftied, etested and with a 6 month/6000km warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors 314 Lake Street, Picton, 613-813-5401. 2005 dOdGE Caravan, $5,500 or best offer. Phone 613-476-5575 AlVIn MEtAlS now buying cars and trucks for scrap or recycling, auto parts also sold. 613-929-7572; 613-354-5969; 613-453-0386 RSM RECyClInG is looking for end of life cars, top dollar for fullsize complete vehicles picked up, also buying large equipment, appliances, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless and lead batteries. Call us today for current market prices. 613-572-1281 or 613-848-1902.
FOR REnt
1 bEdROOM condo at the Edward Building, all inclusive, hydro extra. Call 613-393-5850. 1 bEdROOM ground floor apartment, fridge/stove and water included in rent $700.00 monthly plus utilities, first/last and references. Available Jan 1. Phone 613-476-3873 or 613-921-2326 1 bEdROOM, available February, $850+hydro, clean, quiet, non smk, parking incl., hardwood floors, please contact Brian 613614-1098.
2 bEdROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, adult community, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1375 plus utilities (gas heat). 613885-1307.
2 bEdROOM apartment, $1050 plus hydro. Clean, updated, large. Non-smoking. Contact Brian, 613614-1098
2 bEdROOM condo, 2 bath, boat slip, waterfront view, includes fridge/stove, washer/dryer, $1250 mo. plus utilities 613-827-6861.
FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT
Macaulay Village Houses: 3 bed house, $895/month plus util. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Macaulay Village: 2 bed bungalow, $1050/month plus util. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office:
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2-2 bdRM UnItS available. Furnished. Water access. $1,000/mth utilities incl. Short or long term available. 613-399-2700 2 bEdROOM house in central Picton location. $1200/month includes heat & hydro. 1.5 bathrooms, A/C, laundry, gas fireplace. References required. Call 613-476-5993 for more details. 3 bdRM Wellington bungalow, fin basement, gas fp. $1,300/mth. 613-399-2700 3 bEdROOM, 2 bath, house for rent in Picton. 5 appliances, walking distance to town and harbour $1100+utilities. Professionals, nonsmk, first/last 613-471-0497. 74 MAIn St, Picton Attractive store front with great visibility $850.00 Monthly Contact Jeff Maw, Sales rep 613-849-8933 Email: jmaw@exitrealtygroup.ca Exit Realty Group, Brokerage. dOwntOwn pICtOn- Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Clean, well maintained, spacious and comfortable. Wi-Fi, cable, utilities, garbage and snow removal. Fully equipped kitchens. Nov-June. No smoking or pets. Viewing by appt. 613-471-1169.
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MInt And used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wAntEd StAndInG Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182. A FAll day is the time to clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, flowerbeds cleaned, gardens rototilled, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021
wAntEd tO bUy WILL Buy Scrap
Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, garage & basement cleaning
CALL CHAPPY’S
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613-476-1621 bURROwS REnOVAtIOnS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613-476-7617. ExpERIEnCEd HOUSEClEAnInG, sewing, knitting (beer mitts and socks). References available. Call 613-471-1686 Donna. HOUSEKEEpInG, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. IndOOR/OUtdOOR MASOnRy. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work. Small deck and small deck repairs. Call George 613-393-2144 or 343-263-0027. pSw for HIRE. Call Care Connect for professional, compassionate, confidential care in the County. 613-645-3006. SHEIlA bRUSHEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021.
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tIME FOR fall clean up.Yard work and small jobs. Also interior painting and repairs $15/hr. David 613847-3159.
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lOOKInG FOR career minded person willing to speak to small groups or do one-on-one presentations locally. PT/FT. Car & internet necessary. Diana, 866-306-5858 SEASOnAl FARM Labourers for Laundry Farms, Picton, Ontario. Start May 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, have own transportation. Wage $11/hour. Apply to fax 613-4767128 or email: jeanoram@aol.com SEASOnAl FARM labourers, April to October 2015. Duties to include: Pruning, planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. 7 days per week. Must have transportation. Wage $11/hr. Blueberry Patch, 3143 County Rd 8 Picton. Fax resume to 613-476-1309 or email blueberry@kos.net SOUtH bAy Estates, Inc. (Half Moon Bay Winery) Vineyard Labourer Positions for 2015. We are currently recruiting vineyard workers for our 2015 season which begins mid April through November or until the work is completed. Candidate qualifications: be physically fit as the job requires repetitive hand work, walking, and bending; be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions; must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required; able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Experience an asset, but not necessary as we will train. Wage: $11.00 per hour. Please submit resume by mail or email to: Half Moon Bay Winery, 3271 County Road 13, RR 3, Picton, Ontario. K0K 2T0 E-mail: brian@hmbwinery.ca
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FOUnd: SKI boot at corner of Ridge Rd and County Rd 10. Please call 613-471-1881 to claim.
www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon
CARdS OF tHAnKS
As I approach my 2nd year Anniversary, I want to extend a very warm “Thank You” to all of my loyal customers for your continued support. It is customers like you that help keep our lights on, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I want to thank you for choosing the LOONIE Bin for all your day to day shopping needs. I know you have many shopping choices, so I am pleased that you continue to shop at the LOONIE Bin. I am committed to providing you with the best products and services at the lowest prices. With Gratitude for your kind patronage, Donna Keys, Owner/Operator, the LOONIE Bin tHAnK yOU. I would like to thank the colour party for attending the Santa Claus parades in my absence due to sickness. Mike Slatter Sgt at Arms.
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A signing and long awaited launch of Suzanne Pasternak's "A Children's History of Prince Edward County" will be presented
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Suzanne will also perform some music with Tom Leighton and Mark Despault.
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MEMORIAMS
EllIOtt, Brooke. In loving memory of our angel, Brooke, April 8, 1982-December 12, 2013. They shine a little brighter They feel a little more They touch your life in ways no one has ever done before. They love a little stronger They live to give their best They make our lives so blessed So why do they go soon The ones with souls so beautiful I heard some one say There must be borrowed angels here in this life They come along into the world and make this world brighter But they can’t stay forever Cause they’re Heaven sent And sometimes Heaven needs them back again. Forever loved and missed by her family in Canada and New Zealand EllIOtt. Brooke Elliott, December 12, 2013 Miss your beautiful smile, inspiration and conversation, Angel Girl Love you forever, Auntie Jean FERGUSOn- Cliff. In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away December 10, 2011. We think of you as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Sadly missed by son Rick, wife Andrea, grandson Dan and Amy and grand daughter Stacey and Kevin and special great grand daughter Olivia. FERGUSOn, Clifford. In loving memory of my dear Dad who passed away December 10th, 2011. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear Love and miss you dearly, Donna xo
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FERGUSon, Clifford. In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away December 10th, 2011. I can no longer see you with my eyes, Touch you with my hands, But I feel you in my heart... Now and forever. Missed and loved forever, Margaret. TAnSEY, John Joseph Aug 21, 1936 – Dec 16, 2006 We remember the impact of his life on ours. As long as we live We will bear the imprint of that influence. To some he is forgotten To others, part of the past But to those who loved him His memories will always last. Rosalie
SEASon’S GREETInGS
CHRISTMAS GREETInGS. We wish our dear relatives, neighbours & friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and the best of health in 2015. God Bless. Gerald & Nancy Monroe and family.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALES
Annual Christmas Bake Sale Loyalist Humane Society Armoury Mall
10 A.M. TO ????
Friday, December 12th
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Dec. 13, 9am-6pm Dec. 14, 10am-4pm
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Inquiries please call 613-476-7241
Christmas Sale
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Avon at deep discounts, crafts, baskets, decorations & white elephant table. Lots of affordable Christmas presents
Friday, Dec. 12 Saturday, Dec. 13 9am - 4pm
Want to do business in Napanee/Deseronto markets?
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COORDINATOR – CONTRACT
CoWAn, Stephen Charles
Retired Snow Plow Driver, and Heavy Machine Operator with the Prince Edward County Roads Department, and member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, passed away peacefully on Monday December 8th, 2014 at Hospice Prince Edward, in his 64th year. Son of Ruth, and the late Charles Cowan. Beloved husband of Linda Cowan. Dear father of Cynara (Matt) Linton, Lincoln (Vicki) Cowan, and Kira Cowan. Stephen will be missed by his grandchildren; Malaki, Selah, and Bentlea. Survived by brothers; Wayne (Susan), Joe (Marydawn), Terry (Lauralee), Barry (Wanda), Shawn (Lisa), and Allan (Tabitha). Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 10th at The Elk's Hall in Picton from 1pm-4pm . In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Prince Edward, Belleville General Hospital Foundation Oncology Department, or the Picton Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Quinte Cremation and Burial Services (613-962-7900) quintecremationservices.com
Please join us to Celebrate the Life of A.G. Gerald "Jake" nelson
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.
Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the contract position of Downtown Revitalization Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, this position will be responsible for fostering partnerships with various stakeholders and coordinating all activities associated with the development and execution of the overall downtown revitalization project. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Post-secondary education in Marketing, Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Planning, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a municipal economic development or community development environment preferred • Knowledge and awareness of community and economic development principles and strategies • Proven analytical skills to review and summarize technical information and prepare documents and reports for a broad audience • Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage competing priorities • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, desktop publishing software, as well as utilizing Social Media and other related database applications • Valid Class “G” driver’s licence The current salary for this position is $43,000, pending budget and grant approval, with a contract end date of December 31, 2016; a more detailed job description is available upon request. Please forward your cover letter and resume prior to 4:00 pm on December 18, 2014 to careers@pecounty.on.ca.
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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. A lifetime of love and memories September 28, 1932 - November 13, 2014 Together... memories will be shared Saturday, December 13, 2014 The Greek Banquet Hall 70 Harder Drive Belleville, ON 1-5 pm Cindy, Breanna & Steve Shanque
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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AUCTIONS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
AT 10:30 AM AUCTIon SALE - MR. ToM BUCKLEY 1272 CHRISTIAn RoAD, R.R.# 1 BLooMFIELD, onT. pRInCE EDWARD CoUnTY 6 miles SoUTH of Belleville on Highway 62 and turn WEST onto Christian Road for 3 miles. ARTWoRK- original CR Bone 22” x 30” oil on board painting “Back Yard on St Paul Street- Belleville” ; original oil on canvas Edna Henderson painting “Quiet Cove”; CoLLECTIBLES Antique oak cased European grandfathers clock with brass face, gentlemen’s antique evening table with birds eye maple drawers, antique Waterbury brass ships style mantle clock, antique stereoscope, antique wood working tools, antique powder horn, antique wing back chair, antique chests of drawers, antique furniture fretwork and carvings, inn keepers desk, dip and strip furniture tank, antique beds, antique side chair, picture frames, TooLS- Husky Pro double wide stacking tool chest, Husky double wide multi drawer tool cabinet – like new; Rigid 12” compound mitre saw and stand, Campbell Hausfield portable high pressure washer, Paslode framing nailer, aluminum extension and step ladders, Bosch, Craftsman, Makita power tools, air tools, quantity of hand tools and wrenches, electrical supplies, builders hardware, garden tools, yard de thatcher, bbq, numerous other articles. SALE SoLD oUTDooRS TERMS- CASH oR CHEQUE oWnER & AUCTIonEER noT RESponSIBLE FoR ACCIDEnT oR InJURY DAY oF SALE SULLIVAn AUCTIonEERS plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos
Call your Picton Gazette sales rep. at 613-476-3201 today to book your advertisement.
AUCTIONS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Antique bayonet for military rifle, antique cedar chest, depression glass, stamps & coins, antique hardware, stone crock, milk cans, small kitchen appliances, antique brass fire place fender, costume jewellery, Retro table & chairs, hat boxes, quilts, Accuciser, couch, occasional reclining chairs, Bissell wet vac, small housewares, Casio cash register, 2 Morris chairs, luggage, down hill skies, small appliances, 3pt-6ft snowblower , plus much more. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com for information. Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
AT 9:30 A.M. on SITE SHoRT noTICE FARM AUCTIon SALE FoR WAYnE & MARLEnE GooDFELLoW 4893 oLD HWY #2, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIonS: The farm is located on old Hwy. #2 approximately 3 kms. east of Belleville just east of the Mitchell Road. Watch for signs. Massey Ferguson 255 2wd tractor/cab, good rubber & 2 sets of remotes (4645 hrs), Allis Chalmers Wd45 tractor with belly mount plough, New Holland 479 haybine, older model side delivery rake, New Idea 483 round baler, New Holland small square baler, 2 flat bottom hay wagons on 6 ton running gear, wagon running gear, Allis Chalmers model 140S single axle, single beater manure spreader, MF 3pth 3 furrow trip beam plough, MF 3 pth 3 furrow plough, Massey Ferguson 3 pth 8 ft. set of discs, Geo. White 12 ft “S” tine cultivator, Pittsburgh model 240 3 pth 6 ft. rotary mower, wooden & steel wheel older model seed drills, 2 sets of field drags, 3 drum field roller, 3 pth field sprayer/poly tank, 3 pth pto driven broadcaster, 3 livestock feeder wagons, 300 gallon water tank, new roll of “Red Top” high tensile page wire, electric fence supplies including wire, stakes, insulators etc., approx. 200 4 x 4 bales of hay baler twine, several farm gates, assorted farm tools, forks, shovels, hardware, a large qty. of farm related smalls accumulated over nearly 50 years on this farm. Watch my web site for detailed list & photos. Reason for sale: Farm is sold. AUCTIonEERS: DoUG JARRELL & BEn TREVERTon 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, Cheque/ID Lunch available owner and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident
AUCTION SALE Primitives, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Royal Doultons, Earthenware/Pottery/Crocks/ Jugs, Coin/Paper Money, Crystal/China/Glassware, Totem Pole, Outdoor Christmas Displays, Saddles, Antique/Lawn/Garden Tools Approx. 12 Miles West of Kingston, Odessa Fair (Exhibit Palace), From 401 (Exit 599) Cty. Rd. #6 South Through Lights on Left
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2014
9:30 A.M.
NOTE: 9:30 A.M. SHARP - Private Coin Collection From Local Consignor Consisting Of Paper Money/ Silver Coin Etc. Canadian Bills/25 Cent Note Etc; Canadian Coins; Dollars From 1939 to ‘84; Fifty Cent 1896 NFL/1909 NFL to 1975; 25Cent Coin 1917 - 1992 (Mixed); Ten Cent Coin 1950 - 1973 (Mixed); Nickle Coin 1870 - 1967 (Mixed); 1 Cent Coin 1932 - 1967 (Mixed); U.S.A. Coins - Silver 50 Cent, 25 Cent, 10 Cent, 5 Cent, 1 Cent; Miscellaneous Coins Etc.; Many Lots Have Extras. Listing on Web Site. Followed by Regular Sale. FURNITURE - 18th Century Queen Ann High Boy Chest of Drawers; Scottish Tall Case Grandfather Clock (J.N. Dobbie); Large Portrait Painting 36” x 29” With Frame; Pine Back to Wall Open Face Dish Cupboard; Painted Early Pine Corner Cupboard; 3 Pce. Oak Bedroom Suite (1892-Reids, Kingston); Early Pine Dough Box With Flour Drawer; Folk Art 6’ Totem Pole; Pine Blind Door Storage Cupboard with Shelves; Pine Table with Knife Drawer; Original Colour Corner Cupboard Base; Pine 1 Drawer Tapered Leg Table (Painted Base); Antique Double Wardrobe; Small Quebec Painted Hanging Corner Cupboard; Primitive Oak Blanket Box; Slant Top Desk; Very Early Writing Desk Arm Chair; Primitive Reed Bottom Corner Chair; Reed Bottom +LJK &KDLU (DUO\ 7DOO *UDQGIDWKHU &ORFN &DVH &KHUU\ 'URS /HDI 7DEOHV %XWWHUÁ\ 'URS /HDI 7DEOH 'LVSOD\ Glass Door Cabinet; Nursing Rocker; Many Other Pieces of Furniture, Only a Partial Listing. ROYAL DOULTONS - Christmas Morn Copr 1946, Butter Cup HN2309, Adrienne HN 2304, Winsome HN2220, Fair Lady HN2193, Spring Morning HN1922, The Master HN2321, Gwynneth Copr 1945, Royal Doulton Pictures and Others; Approx. 15 Pces. Of Wedgewood; Gingerbread Clock; Mantle Clock; Wooden Decoys Etc.; Brantford Earthenware Water Jug; Signed Redware Pouring Jug; Blue Cornwall Decorated Crock; Several Other Crocks and Jugs; 8 Port Neuf Plates; Crystal Decanters; Pitchers; Depression; Carnival; Sets of Dishes; Early Vases and Pottery; Needle Point; Pictures Etc. Outdoor Wooden Christmas Decorations 5 to 6’ Tall - Santa, Mrs Claus, Sleigh, Reindeer, Carolers, Snowman Etc. These Items are From McCormicks (Camden East) Christmas Display. Pony Saddle; Pack Saddle; Some Tack; Draw Knife/Augers; Buck/Cross Cut Saws; Adges; Pick Axes; 2 Hunting Knives, 2 Folding Saw Horses; Cast Iron M Seat; McCornick Mower Lid; Cow Bells; Lantern; Hand Sleigh; 2 Military Cylinder Tins; Milk Cases; Advertising Boxes Etc.; Many Other Items, Only a Partial Listing. NOTE: This sale has some articles from Mr. Rowes private collection and a Local Estate and Other Consignments. We have something for everyone.
For Pictures and listing go to www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca All Verbal Announcements takes precedence over any written matter. TERMS OF SALE: Cash/Interac/Cheques (with proper I.D.)
DAVE A. SNIDER, AUCTION SERVICE (613-386-3039) AUCTIONEER - BRAD SNIDER (613-386-3773) Owners/Auctioneers will not be responsible for any accident on or about property day of sale
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THE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY AND THE BOARD OF THE COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE 2014 COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES ALL PROFITS FROM THE FESTIVAL WILL GO DIRECTLY TO OUR PICTON HOSPITAL TO AID IN THE PURCHASE OF NEW PORTABLE ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT
The Picton Gazette Shopping Spree Rules Ballots are only available at participating sponsors. Ballots are picked up each week – Tuesday PM by a Picton Gazette rep. Draw is held Wed AM then the weekly ballots are destroyed– they are not held over. EACH WEEK – the Picton Gazette will draw two names, contact winners and supply a $50 Gift Certificate to each winner. Winner names (partial) will be announced in the Thursday paper.
Draw dates: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 Publication dates: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 Gift Certificates must be redeemed at participating sponsor location by Sun. Feb. 1, 2015 Employees of the Picton Gazette, Napanee Beaver and participating sponsors are not eligible to enter the Shopping Spree
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Cook has hot hand with 14 points in 13 games with Dukes DUKES, from page 25
With the game freshly tied, Wellington took a pair of minor penalties which lead to a goal by Josh Kosack inside the final minute of the frame to make it 5-4. Wellington pressed in the third but couldn't beat Brendan McGlynn in the Oakville net. On Friday, Wellington was tasked to play comeback after former Duke Nik Coric scored Whitby's first goal seven minutes into the first period. Down 2-0 after one, Marco Azzano cut the lead in half with his 13th of the season in the second. Former longtime Lindsay Muskie Stefan von Engelbrechten has been lightning in a bottle for the Fury since being traded partway through the season and his 14th of season gave Whitby a 3-1 lead just under 90 seconds after Azzano's goal. Wellington scratched and clawed their way back to within one with under
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Jolly Old St. Nick was in Wellington for the Whoville parade last Saturday morning as he completed his last stop on his tour around Prince Edward County leading up to Christmas. In a lengthy parade down Belleville Street and Main Street in front of large crowds, Santa followed a lengthy string of people dressed like Dr. Seuss characters, others riding floats or horses, including Wellington Dukes hockey players like Chase St. Aubin and PECI students. Santa stayed in Wellington for several activites and also visited Ameliasburgh Saturday afternoon. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
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Novice Kings winners of 11 straight County Farm Centre squad beats Tweed, Otonabee, Brighton Jason Parks
Staff writer
The County Farm Centre Novice Kings are hotter than a pistol, riding an 11game unbeaten streak into this weekend's set of games in Stirling on Saturday and in Wellington against Port Hope on Sunday. The Kings latest triumphs came this past weekend as the locals took six of a possible six points in OMHA Eastern League play. On Friday night in Picton the Kings dumped the visiting Tweed Hawks 7-2. Liam Philip scored in the opening minute and the Kings never looked back. Dante Closson and Dakin Jones potted a pair while Brody Partridge and Hayden Blakely tallied singles. On Saturday, the Kings kept the offence in high gear as they thrashed the visiting Otonabee Wolves 15-3. Closson, Jones, Partridge and Philip all had hat tricks while Ethan Stasko, Isaac Krentz and Cameron Osterhout all tallied a goal and at least one helper. Brady Murphy, Keagan Zantingh, Charlie Smith and Jordan Doxtator all added assists in the blowout. On Sunday in Brighton, the offence kept rolling but the defence was outstanding as well as Kings netminder Jacob Sheppard stood on his head to post his third shutout of the season in an 8-0 whitewash. For the second straight game, Partridge posted a hat trick while other Kings scorers included Jones (two), Philip (two) and Closson. The Kings are coming off an impressive showing late last month at the prestigious Duke Knox Memorial Tournament in Hunstville where the locals bested Hunstville, West Nipissing and Iroquois Falls before falling to the NobletonKing City NobleKings in the semi-finals. Kings bench boss Trevor Jones likes the way the sqaud is preforming as the OMHA playdowns draw closer. “With their hard work and determination these players continue to play stronger and stronger as a team and will prove to be a force to be dealt with in the upcoming playoffs,” Jones said.
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Morris, Panetta, Girduckis to join Abrams at World Junior A Challenge next week
Three Dukes selected to Team Canada East roster Jason Parks
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For the first time five years, Team Canada East will have a distinctly Wellington flavour. Wellington Dukes Brody Morris, Abbot Girduckis and Jacob Panetta have been selected to compete for the club made up of hockey players skating on teams in eastern Canada for next week's World Jr. A Hockey Challenge in Kindersley, Sask. Dukes coach Marty Abrams will serve as the TCE bench boss while Marc Grady of the Smiths Falls Bears and Marc Lafleur of the Kirkland Gold Miners will serve as
assistants. The international showcase features a pair of Canadian entries (Team Canada West being the other) and teams from the United States, Russia, Switzerland and Denmark. Wellington has not sent more than one player to the event since defenceman David Pratt and netminder Jordan Ruby played in the 2008 World Jr. A challenge in Charlottetown, PEI. This marks the second time Wellington has sent three players to the event. TCE kicks off the tournament with a game against Switzerland at 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Making it Wellington Duke Bordy Morris, left, jostles in front of his net with an
opposing player at the Team Canada East training camp in Toronto this week. Duke skaters Morris, Jacob Panetta and Abott Girduckis all made the club. (OJHL Images)
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Prince Edward Cattlemen’s Association “Serving Your Community”
Grand Champion - Owner: Matt Rabbie Buyer: Bay of Quinte Insurance
Nancy Parks - “The Cattlemen know how to throw a party, ‘a community fundraising event’. Hospice Prince Edward is honoured to be included in this partnership with their fundraising. An example of the community supporting PEC charities.”
Reserve Champion - Owners: Rockbottom Farms (Nathan & Sara Beth Krentz) Buyers: Christina & Tom Dmytar
Teresa Bell – “Fight Back Crew” is a Stephanie Maclaren & Wanda support group reaching out to young Parks – “Thanks to the generous adults with cancer, providing community support through emotional support and giving them ‘Cattlemen’s Fundraising’, the Cardiac an opportunity to connect and share Rehab program is able to provide their experiences. Thanks to our emergency response with a new AED community for their support through with heart rate monitor, thank you so the Cattlemen’s Steer Show and much.” fundraising.”
Prince Edward Cattlemen’s Association working to make a difference! Thank you to all our sponsors!
Bryce Cronk - “Cattlemen Ken Morton – “It is great to be able Ted Aman – “We appreciate the orchestrate community fundraising to support agriculture in our opportunity to be involved in this events that people enjoy greatly. The community which in turn supports community supported steer show and best part is the positive results of other great causes and my fundraising with The Cattlemen!” these 3 worthy causes. We look employees benefit from it too” forward to participating again.”
Owner: Brad Rabbie Buyer: DEERHAVEN Farm & Garden LTD.
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Picton Harbour beauty! Four bedroom, finished basement walk-out waterfront home has three walls of windows overlooking the water on the main and lower levels. Large wrap-around deck on lower level and balcony on the main level is outdoor living at its best. Home is also wheelchair accessible, with elevator, dumbwaiter, larger door-frames and large walk-in main bathroom shower. Home has had many upgrades throughout the years with a steel roof, newer heating system and ac. There are two extra garages on the back side to store all the water toys. $499,000 MLS QR21406208
Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com
NEED WORKSPACE OR VEHICLE STORAGE? Then call us today to view this one-of-a-kind property! Includes a charming 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, home in A-1 condition with a full, high basement opening up to huge garage & storage space. Flexible possession date. ASKING $225,000 but all offers considered. MLS QR21405160 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com colinhenden@remax.net
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Call JASON, KEVIN, SANDY or TAMARA YOUNG, Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or thefamilyteam@gmail.com
WWW.106WESTMARYST.COM Brick Victorian (circa 1890) storey and a half style home accented with many original features and historic appeal. This charming residence offers large principle main floor roomsfront foyer, separate living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen with main floor laundry, front & back staircases, 2pc bathroom and a sunny enclosed sunporch. Upstairs features master bedroom with plenty of closet space, 3 more bedrooms and a 4pc bathroom. Situated on a small low maintenance Picton lot within walking distance to all amenities. You will enjoy the private fenced yard, flower gardens and garage that complete the setting for the ideal in town lifestyle. $264,900 MLS QR21407516
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CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm. Close to all amenities. Asking $162,900 MLS® QR21403624 GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
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uinte Isle® Real Estate Inc. Brokerage
Did you want to have your tenants pay your mortgage? You can live in the heart of Picton in a lovely 2 bedroom home that boasts an additional 2 bedroom + one 1 bedroom unit in a well kept building. $269,000 for this great investment. MLS QR21407112 LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800
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Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage
98 Main Street, Picton, ON
AFFORDABLE One bedroom bungalow on prestigious Glenora Rd. Small house, great starter with good size lot. Deeded right of way to the water. Perfect project house with great potential. Close to McFarland Park for boat launch, fishing & swimming. Minutes to Picton, shopping, schools, churches & hospital. Come take a look & make your offer today! $166,000
Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com
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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY Spectacular 30 acres with over 1300 ft. of Lake Ontario waterfront. Solid, bright 3 bdrm 2 bath brick bungalow with m/f laundry and attached double garage. Full high basement with garage access. Oil/wood forced air heat. Approx 20 acres tile drained, irrigation system with pump house and sep. hydro at lakefront.Detached 30X50 garage with 200 amp and 2 large equipment doors. This is a rare find with potential for a winery within commuting distance of Toronto. $899,000 MLS QR21404747
DONNA HAWRYLUK NICK HAWRYLUK, Sales Reps donnah@remax.net nickh@remax.net
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A naturalist`s dream! This 3.7 acre marsh front building lot is the perfect site to build your new home. Enjoy the view of Big Island and sunsets over the marsh, bird and wildlife from a future back deck. Close to the public school, town and Marysville exit for 401 access. Excellent drilled well with great flow rate. $48,900 MLS QR21405303
Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com 613-476-5900
SOLD
6 apartment units in a fabulous location on municipal services with zoning for potential development. Fully occupied. New roof. Most new windows. 42Bdrm units and 2-1Bdrm units. Great income potential. This property is an excellent potential for future development, situated on the edge of town, along with the apartments for sale adjacent. Condos? Apartments building with more floors and water view of the harbour? $325,000 MLS QR21406946
12 unit apartment building in fabulous location with views to the Picton harbour. 102Bdrm units and 2-1Bdrm units. All units pay their own Heat/Hydro. Laundry on site, storage for each unit. large parking lot. Potential for development. Great property with lots of possibilities within walking distance of Picton and the Claramount. At this time all units are rented. $710,000 MLS QR21406949
Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
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uinte Isle® Real Estate Inc. Brokerage
Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21404129
Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Representative 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
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#1 WALTON STREET PICTON Premier location with numerous development possibilities. 183' frontage on Walton Street adjacent to Sobey's parking lot. Ideal restaurant or retail location. The house is loaded with character. Call Herb for your exclusive viewing. $309,000 MLS QR21406910 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
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THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
28 YORK STREET, PICTON You're invited to our newly decorated century old home for Christmas Open House. Enjoy a cup of hot cider and the ambience of yester year as I show you this charming renovated brick home that can be yours - just in time for Christmas! MLS®QR21407529 $425,000
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Excellent opportunity on the edge of Picton! The property features over 1.9 acres of privacy with a 2 storey dwelling and detached garage. Comfortable interior offers 3 bdrm / 3 bath and open concept dining-living room. Don’t miss out on this one! $249,000 MLS QR21406424 Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com
AFFORDABLE CONDO IN DOWNTOWN PICTON
Fully renovated, 2 bedroom post & beam, 900 sq ft. Easily accessible with elevator access. $154,900 QR21405925 Call VINCE MARTEL, Sales Rep 613-476-2100
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• Wonderful community • Three bedrooms • Office/Hobby room • Hardwood flooring • Double garage • Workshop • Gorgeous yard
MLS QR21406014 $279,000
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• Sunken living room • Fireplace • 3 bedrooms • Detached double garage • Additional outbuilding/workshop • Oak Cabinets • Gas BBQ hookup
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• Sun-drenched entry • Gorgeous new hardwood floors • Partially finished lower level • Patio and mature yard • Attached double garage • 2.5 Acres
MLS QR21407274 $189,000
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• Three bedroom home • Spacious kitchen & cupboards • Fantastic well • Above-ground pool • Wood stove • Double, detached garage
MLS QR21406065 $205,000 HOME AND WORKSHOP
• Spacious, open concept bungalow • Renovated with kitchen island • Jacuzzi tub • Detached steel Quonset • Includes compressor and hoist • Set on 2 acres
• Massive bedrooms • 1.5 baths • Main floor laundry • Detached garage • Mature yard
MLS QR21404873 $139,000
MLS QR21407276 $199,000 *Independently owned & operated
SEVERAL MODELS AND SITES AVAILABLE Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton
Clean, clear swimming & boating at flat shoreline, sleeping cabin. Lg home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Updated/ renovated kitchen, super workshop or studio, all on 37 acres.
$599,000 MLS QR21406623 Bill Rorabeck
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Century home with 3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms. Close to Belleville/Trenton. $189,900 MLS QR21407331 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
DEAD-END STREET
Needs improvements. Main house has solid foundation, sturdy. 5 bdrms upstairs. Customize your own space on main floor. Sold `as-is` $84,900 MLS QR21406958 Bill Rorabeck
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Very affordable 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one floor living. Large open deck with sliding glass doors. $99,900 MLS QR21404567 Steve Sensenstein
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Transferrable solar contract. 4 bdrm 3bthrm open concept. Full finished LL with walkout. $379,000 MLS 21405743 Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey
8 SPENCER STREET
Close to Hospital & Yacht Club. 3 bedroom home. Fenced yard, 18 x 12 separate garage, ample storage space. New vinyl siding. $134,900 MLS 2140409 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile
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10.87 acres partially cleared lot. Dug Well. Between Picton & Belleville. $64,900 MLS QR21407010 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Rolling hills and a ravine. Property must be walked to be truly appreciated. Subject to severance. $279,900 MLS 2140401 Bill Rorabeck
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67 acres, near established vineyards. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, three door 24` x 30` garage. $485,000 MLS QR21404905 Bill Rorabeck
Spacious home on 43 acres. Large pond & Waterviews of Bay of Quinte. Minutes to Belleville/Trenton. $389,000 MLS QR21406353 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor, balcony. 3 bedroom main floor unit, glassed in front porch, side deck area. Attached storage or workshop. $279,000 QR21406336 Gary Morden
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HOMEFINDER
To shop, or not to shop, for a home during the holidays The holiday season, and the weeks leading up to it, are typically characterized by giftexchanging, entertaining and shopping. And while most consumers are focussed on gifts and food at this time of year, shopping for a home can also be rewarding. “Determined home hunters should keep an open mind when shopping for real estate,” says Costa Poulopoulos, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “While the supply of homes tends to decline during the winter months, there also tends to be fewer buyers which may mean less competition for anyone seriously contemplating a purchase.” Sellers are generally aware of the challenges with listing a home before the holidays, so if something does come up on the market, it may be because the owners
are eager to sell, adds Poulopoulos. If you are planning to continue your home search before and during the holidays, here are a few things to bear in mind: Supply: there may be fewer homes to choose from, but of the homes available for sale you may have less competition to deal with when making an offer. Weather: the homes you visit may already be covered with snow which may hide exterior defects; ask to see photographs of the home taken earlier in the year and rely on a home inspector to tell you about any potential faults. Availability: speak to your Realtor, mortgage broker and lawyer about their availability during the holiday season in the event that you need to move quickly on an offer and everything that follows. Make time: the process for buying a home and the paperwork that follows is time consuming; try to keep your other priori-
We will once again be publishing our Annual Christmas Greetings Section on December 24th, 2014.
This year we would love to have a huge showing of realtors in the section! ties organized so that you are ready to act if a home that you are interested in comes up. “If you’re eager to get ahead of the busy spring market, talk to your Realtor about looking into homes that aren’t yet listed but that are being prepped for sale,” says Poulopoulos. More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca. This article is provided by local REALTORS® and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.
If you are interested in placing a heartfelt “thank you” or warm wishes to all of your clients, friends and neighbours this is the place to do it! Contact Michelle Bowes pictonrealestate@gmail.com 613-354-6641 x113
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Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Ron Norton*
Ron Norton*
$479,000 Waterfront with ICF constructed bungalow, very private. QR21406117
Great family home just steps to the community centre and ball diamonds and within walking distance to all amenities offered in Wellington. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and plenty of living space. Lovely fenced backyard and large deck to enjoy and entertain. $239,500 QR21406363
Veronica Norton*
SOLD
Beautiful century home with character and original features. $399,000 MLS 2143279
One owner home in the Harbourview subdivision in Wellington. Your kids can walk to school, the rec centre, ball diamond and the beach! Customized open concept kitchen and dining room, large deck with above ground pool, finished recroom with additional bdrm and full bath. Great home in a great neighbourhood! $229,900 MLS QR21405632
Veronica Norton*
1 1/2 storey 3 bed, 1 bath home located on the outskirts of Bloomfield, on municipal services. Large lot, backing onto field. Sun porch/den facing south with new windows. Updated hydro, furnace, shingles, insulation, and laminate flooring. Interior has been renovated with a small portion of trimming left to complete. $175,800 MLS QR21404757
Fabulous home on a great street in a lovely town! Move in and relax! This home is ready for the next family...vaulted ceiling in the cozy family room leads up to your dining room and kitchen, all open and perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Large master suite, main bath and additional bedroom on main floor. Big, bright recroom on lower level, 2 pc bath & additional bedroom. Attached garage, inside entry, cute deck off kitchen. Quick close available. $279,000 MLS QR21407447
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
KELLY ROAD – This wheelchair-friendly home is situated in a private country setting & features 3 bedrooms – one with ensuite bath – open concept living/dining/kitchen with walk-out to deck, fully finished lower level with outside access. Contact us for more details. $289,000 MLS QR21407239
MORRISON POINT RD. – 2.75 acres. (approx.) Charming century home in picturesque setting includes a spacious workroom with outside entrance – ideal for Artist/Hobbiest! Also includes a huge detached garage/workshop building. $389,000 MLS QR21406216
1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 *Sales Representative **Broker
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Ron Norton*
Veronica Norton*
$39,000 Building lot with water access to Bay of Quinte. MLS QR21405980
$499,000 Waterfront on West Lake beautiful! QR21406660
Peek-a-boo views of East Lake from your deck. 4 bedrooms, living room and dining room open to the kitchen. Huge recroom with a walk-out on the lower level. Great workshop with double doors for the gardener in your family. Plus a huge utility/storage area! Just 8 mins to Picton! Come take a look! $225,000 MLS QR21405224
This is a great place to start or to slow down! A great place for a handyman. Beautiful location on the sought after Wilson Road with just over 4 Acres. Large living room and dining room with a cozy woodstove that is wide open to the large country kitchen. Renovations started on combining 2 bedrooms into a large master on the 2nd floor so bring your ideas and visions! New furnace and new electric water heater in 2013. This is a great family home that requires some love. $189,000 MLS QR21405545
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COUNTY ROAD 4 – Unique home convenient to Picton & Belleville. Features main floor bedroom & bath, big kitchen, two bedrooms & bath upstairs as well as a full finished basement with a cozy woodstove. Huge garage/shop. $389,000 MLS QR21404518
JUST OUTSIDE PICTON’S TOWN LIMITS – 7 acres & original barn. Stone covered with stucco century home, updated 4 bed, 2 bath. $299,900 MLS QR21407523
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CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm. Close to all amenities. Asking $162,900 MLS® QR21403624
THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635
GREAT LOCATION FOR WINERY 40 acres, older stucco home, attached 2 car garage, detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage. Same owner for 47 yrs. Lg country kitchen, lots of cupboards, hardwood floors, bright living rm, family rm, woodstove, sunrm, 3 bedrms, 4 pc on 2nd level. Oil heat. Lots of character & charm. Deck on back of home overlooking property. Asking $309,000 MLS QR21403700
OLDER RENOVATED HOME Municipal water, village of Consecon. Immaculate inside, totally renovated. Lg country kitchen, woodstove, lots of cupboards, island. Separate living room, lg 3 pc bath, 2 bedrms upstairs, small office area, loft in second bedrm. Detached 1 1/2 car garage, outbuilding could be used as workshop or small bunkie, 20x20 3rd building. Lg 2+ acre property, great for young entrepreneur for home occupation. Call to view. Asking $199,900 MLS® QR21404242
EXECUTIVE HOME Lg lot, upscale subdivision in Wellington. Open concept family rm / kitchen / eating area, separate living rm / dining rm. Main floor master bedrm, ensuite, walkin closet. 2 pc bath, laundry on main floor, inside entrance to 2 car garage. 2nd level has 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement, rough in for bath. Call on this one. Asking $389,900 MLS® QR21407050
STIRLING Completely restored century home backing onto parkland, walk to all shops & amenities. 3 bedrms, one 4 pc & one 2 pc bath. Lg modern kitchen, lots of cupboards & built ins. Separate living rm, dining rm, 4 season sunrm. Garden doors to lg deck. Asking $254,900 MLS QR21406403
CONSECON LAKE BUNGALOW Sit in your Florida room & watch the boats go by or put your own boat in at your dock & go fishing. Great for swimming, fishing & just playing. 2 nice size bedrms, open concept living rm, dining rm & kitchen. Main floor laundry, Florida room, lg deck to bbq on, attached 1 1/2 car garage. Full unspoiled basement, outside entrance. New furnace. Paved drive, extra lg lot, close to Trenton. Asking $399,000 MLS QR21405436
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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Walk to downtown, close to churches & shopping. 2 bedrm condo. Lg living rm & kitchen, laundry rm, 4 pc bath, patio area. Gas heat, central air. Suitable for older couple or single person. References required. First & last months rent. Pay own utilities. $1,000 per month Call for more details.
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GLENORA ROAD Close to Picton, municipal water at lot line. View of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of 100’ x 200’ lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $114,500 MLS® 2133769
PICTON Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Needs some redecorating. Approx 800 sq ft, 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, new oil furnace & tank. Paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649
LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581
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$74,900 Rare in-town vacant lot for sale close to all amenities. In the heart of Picton convenient to everything. A zoning amendment is required for building purposes. MLS®QR21406672
$700,000 Fabulous views across Telegraph Narrows on the Bay of Quinte. With 450 ft of waterfront this 12 acre property with stone fences and beautiful trees and gardens is a natural retreat. Beautiful modern kitchen, cozy family room with fireplace, bright formal dining room - totally renovated. An excellent property for families who enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. MLS®2133542
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$449,000 At the end of the lane beautiful natural waterfront with lots of birds and wildlife - your own private sanctuary. Open concept home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. 30 foot dock and great fishing. List of inclusions available. MLS®QR21403864
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LAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
$729,000 Private treed estate property with excellent stone-lined waterfront. Spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features main level terrace, large windows on both levels facing water, walk out from lower level, separate side entrance and 2 car attached garage. Total living space is approximately 4,000 sq ft. MLS ®QR21407182
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$339,000 Custom built home by owners in 1988 with recent improvements including new roof, new high efficiency gas furnace, central vacuum, insulated garage and updated bathrooms. Quiet friendly area with no through traffic and next to park. The owners both agree ``Argyle residents are very friendly and neighbourly.` MLS®2140685
LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE!
$479,000 Updated gracious home is located on a prominent hilltop with a park like setting. Home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large family room, inground pool (20x40), hot tub, workshop, bunkie and spectacular views over West Lake. Dock at shoreline, fire pit and picnic area and lovely old trees make this a one of a kind! MLS®QR21405413
ADOLPHUS REACH WATERFRONT
$184,500 If you are looking for a private building lot with plenty of trees and million dollar waterviews, this is it! 4.5 acres of privacy with clean waterfront. Escarpment property has zigzag path to the shore. One room bunkie on property. MLS®2142236
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$389,000 Build your dream home on this waterfront lot with municipal service located on the Picton Bay Harbour. Prince Edward Landing Development Ltd. will offer guidance for developing the perfect design or assist you with existing building plans. Architectural guidelines will preserve your investment in the future. Call today for an appointment to walk the property. MLS®QR21404365
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Stunning building lot on the protected waters of Prinyers Cove. almost 2 acres of privacy with mature trees and a perfect level learning to start building your dream home. Marina only a minute away. $225,000 MLS QR21407415 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.4 acres waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located just minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the may charms of the County! $265,000 MLS QR21405274 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com
Fabulous Location on a double lot! 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, wrap-around covered verandah. Open 2-storey great room, wood-burning fireplace, walls of windows. Main floor master with ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Bright, airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to front verandah and back deck. Waterviews over the reach. New double garage with space for a workshop. This home feels new. Move in as soon as you want. Walk to the residents` beach and boat launch. $325,000 MLS QR21406892 Gail Forcht**
Stately renovated 4 bedroom home, gorgeous in-town lot. Plenty of room for guests & entertaining, large principal rooms, central air. 3rd level Master oasis, fireplace, balcony, skylights, ensuite, soaker tub, separate shower, heated floors. 9' ceilings throughout. 2nd floor laundry doubles as guest room. Full-height basement for dry storage, workshop or hobbies, wide staircase for easy access to backyard. Big country kitchen, granite counters, solid wood cabinets, wainscotting, room for a family table. Crown moulding, high baseboards, plenty of original character. Freshly painted exterior trim & decks - private garden, screenedin front porch. Walk to everything in town. Perfect for B&B or home-business. Paved drive plus space for 3 cars. Garden shed has electricity. $398,500 QR21407154 Gail Forcht**
Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous light-filled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $449,000 MLS QR21404687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Bright bungalow at the the water`s edge just West of Wellington. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious Great Room with large windows and corner fireplace nook. Walkouts from the Living room, eat-in Kitchen and Master Bedroom to a fabulous deck overlooking the water. Views to Sandbanks beach, West Point and the famous Dunes! Only a few steps down to the limestone shore, great for swimming or watching the waves roll in! Double garage plus cute garden shed offer plenty of storage for all your toys. Brand new roof on the garage, Updated wiring, New insulated door and windows in Master bedroom to take advantage of the amazing views. From Sunrise to Sunset, this cottage has it all! $497,000 MLS QR21406429 Gail Forcht**
Fantastic 3+ acre waterfront property in the heart of Waupoos - Lovely tall trees, privacy and stunning views. Pristine waterfront with some rocks near the shore on sand and then just sand! Walk to the County Cider company. Only ten minutes to Picton. Perfect level spot to build your County dream. Currently operating as a highbush blueberry farm - Opportunity for a business, or let the current owners run it for you until you are ready to build. Lots of options! $524,800 QR21405588 Gail Forcht**
Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21407057 Lori Slik*
Amazing space! You won`t believe the amount of accommodation in this sprawling family home with spectacular views of Picton Bay! Striking 3-bedroom 2-storey home with `Dwell Magazine` design elements - plus a large 2/3 bedroom one-level in-law suite. Generous spaces, great natural light, low-maintenance grounds - all just a stroll away from Main Street services. Expansive second level sunroom offers wide vistas of the Bay! $575,000 MLS QR21406126 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room! Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401! Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Peace & Privacy! Spectacular waterfront property. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, indoor endless pool, vaulted ceiling in open concept kitchen, dining, great room with beautiful stone fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom, decks. Office/Library overlooks great room. Spacious bedrooms each with ensuite on main floor. Lower level: 2 bedrooms, full bath, workshop, utility/storage room, great family room, wood stove, pool, walkout to patio and water. Double attached garage. Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis, rebuilt 48` dock/wharf plus deep water mooring. Paved circular drive. Great boating community. $696,000 MLS QR21406043 Gail Forcht**
Enjoy the panoramic views from this spectacular private 4 acre waterfront lot on the Bay of Quinte. 1700 sq.ft. 4 bdrm modern bungalow is strategically situated to allow views of the 1000 feet of gently sloping shoreline from virtually every room. Property is the ideal getaway for the watersports enthusiasts or the serious fisherman. Two car detached garage/workshop allows ample storage for all your water toys! Sunsets and peace and quiet awaits the discerning buyer! $699,000 MLS QR21406280 Peter Lynch*
Fabulous 6.8 acre waterfront property, includes severed 1.8 acre lot in desirable Waupoos. 500+ ft pristine waterfront, sand & some rock near shore, gradually changing to sand bottom feet off the dock. South facing towards Waupoos Is. Spectacular views to the east to open water. custom built cedar and stone sided home, wrap around deck. Impeccably maintained, birds eye maple floors. Energy efficient heat/cooling, 12” walls. Attached double garage, main floor entry plus access from lower level. Vaulted ceiling in the living/dining room, 3 sets of walk out glass doors to the deck. Ideally situated on the property for privacy, close to the shore. Lots of room to expand. Great soil for gardening & planting. 10 mins. to Picton, walk to the Cider Co. or Waupoos Winery. Waupoos marina close by. Potential opportunity to sever another lot to the east of the house. MLS QR21407004 Gail Forcht**
Exquisite waterfront property on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County. Private serene setting, beautiful gardens & landscaping, deck on the water! Indoor pool, 2 level great room, wood burning fireplace, tranquil solarium/lanai overlooking the sunsets across the Bay of Quinte. Master bedroom, ensuite, fireplace, view. 3 car attached garage, detached 3 car garage. 5 bedrooms. Updated mechanical. Min from Belleville & all Prince Edward County has to offer! $1,100,000 MLS 2142796 Peter Lynch*
Unparalleled waterfront estate, 53 acres. Over 1000’ waterfront, dock, protected waters for swimming & boating! 3+ acres mature vines producing 8 varieties. Custom built 4 bedroom home, geothermal heating & cooling, heated in-ground pool, dream kitchen. Hardwood & ceramic floors, radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis, 5 pc ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace, views across vineyard to water. Recently built outbuilding could be tasting room or bunkie. $1,295,000 MLS QR21404458 Gail Forcht**
Spectacular property to build your dream home or restore a `piece of history` to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking field. $158,000 MLS QR21406067 Gail Forcht**
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Charming Country home rests on a hilltop of 1.7 acres. The verandas in front and back captures the rural views and outdoor living of Prince Edward County. The home features open concept, 2 bedrooms on main level, finished basement, double car garage and an opportunity to expand living space on the second floor. $324,900 MLS QR21406814 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
20 ac great vistas just minutes from Picton! Stunning executive home ideal for lg family or multiple generations. 5 bedrms with ensuites, state-of-the-art mechanicals, wonderful natural light. House takes full advantage of rolling terrain & open fields. Lower level could work well as separate suite. $479,500 MLS 2141766 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
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Waterfront retreat with outstanding views and sunsets. Well-built home on a generous lot above the treed private waterfront setting below, offering a Muskoka feeling. Easy access to owned waterfront. This is a great location, close to Lake-on-theMountain, vineyards, restaurants and marinas. New garage with an insulated bunkie, year-round living or a wonderful getaway property. $298,000 MLS QR21406487 Gail Forcht**
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With our sincere appreciation and gratitude we wish our clients, customers, colleagues and the people of Prince Edward County and surrounding Quinte Region best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. May 2015 bring you warmth of home, love of family, prosperity, and the company of good friends. We look forward to working with you in the New Year!
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Richard Stewart LLB
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Chief Operating Officer, Broker of Record
Betty Burns
Office Manager Sales Representative
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BE YOUR OWN BOSS Licenced Restaurant business in its own Commercial condo unit. Heritage mixed use condo building. Condo and business included in the Purchase price. Centrally located in Picton. Very affordable fixed costs make this an attractive venture. Licenced outdoor patio. $139,000. MLS QR21404961
Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
RAISED BUNGALOW $249,000 Open concept 3 bedroom features ceramic and hardwood flooring, propane heating and fireplace. New single garage constructed in 2009. Public right of way to Bay of Quinte nearby with delightful views overlooking the Bay. Close to Trenton and Belleville. MLS®QR21407392
Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456
HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
Newly renovated bungalow on prestigious Glenora Road. Modern design throughout. All new flooring travetine and high grade laminate. New fixtures. Appliances included. Open concept kitchen & living room. Large walk-in closets. Beautiful backyard. Quick possession! Large 30+ foot deck in front. New 23 x 12 deck in back. 31 x 8 patio. Attached one car garage. New board & batten vinyl siding. Attention Boaters Public Boat Launch 1 KM. Away. $279,000 MLS QR21406484
SPECTACULAR SUNSETS Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep $649,000 Spectacular sunsets over West Lake 613-476-2700 or from this tranquil waterfront property with mature toll free 1-877-476-0096 trees & gardens. Custom built 4+2 bedroom www.pictonhomes.com raised ranch with spacious rooms for large family gatherings & entertaining. Also features large deck with screened porch, attached & detached double garage. MLS®QR21405171
The Corey/Woodsworth c.1840 home, located on Main Street Wellington with views of the Lake and the Harbour. The home has the original wide plank flooring & full length Veranda. A great veronicanorton@bellnet.ca project for the person that can see the complete beauty this home would be. One of the few historic homes left in the area. $165,000 MLS QR21407503
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Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile work, incredible chef`s dream kitchen with huge Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic working island and a great desk area all topped with Quartz or SHANNON WARRcounters. Huge maintenance free composite veranda plus a HUNTER, Sales Rep covered patio. Incredible master suite complete with 5 piece Office: 613-471-1708 ensuite and a dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant inCell: 613-961-9587 floor heating and cental air, R60 insulation (Arxx). The 70 www.homeinthecounty.com acre property is a magical private oasis of wildlife with a seasonal creek, rolling hills and limestone with trails to tour the forest and meadows, fruit trees and even concord grapes! $799,999 MLS QR21407423
HUGH JACKSON, Broker Cute 3 bedroom home located in quiet 613-476-5026 neighbourhood. Updated kitchen & bathroom TRACEY DICKSON, 2 yr ago. 2 Bdrms up & 1 on main floor all Sales Rep w/closets. Full finished basement. 613-403-7690 Completely carpet free. Mostly newer LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY
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29 BROAD STREET, PICTON ~ HILL STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD Great opportunity in this roaming 2 storey Prince Edward County home with amazing fully fenced yard with Realty Inc. decks, gazeboes and gardens. The cook in the family will love the oversized kitchen! Brokerage 98 Main Street, $185,000 MLS QR21407217
In the middle of town, this opportunity only comes along once in awhile. The property currently has 2 living units + 1 retail. It could easily be converted back to its original single family home or continued as is. Your chance to own a piece of `The County` & enjoy the town offerings. $400,000 MLS QR21406704
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This beautiful three-level home was made for cozy nights. On the first floor, a fireplace warms the living room, with a screened porch awaiting warmer days in back. Relax and enjoy casual meals at the kitchen’s snack counter. It’s easy bringing groceries in from the garage, since the walk-in pantry sits nearby. Three bedrooms wait upstairs, including the extra-spacious master suite. The third level can become almost anything you want: home gym, craft room, and so Plan on. Bonus space above the garage provides more storage. No. SHSW01409 First Floor: 1,078 sq. ft. Total: 2,786 sq. ft. THREE LEVELS FAMILY Second Floor:OF 1,058 sq. ft. FUN Bonus Space: 377 sq. ft. First Floor: 1,078 sq. ft. Third Floor: 650 sq. ft. Second Floor: 1,058 sq. ft.
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Second Floor For more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl enter the THREE and LEVELS OFplan FAMILY Plan FUN No. SHSW01409 number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home First Floor: 1,078 sq. ft. Second Floor: sq. ft. THREE LEVELS OF1,058FAMILY designs, including bungalow, two-storey, Third Floor: 650 sq. ft. multi-level, and cottage Total: 2,786 sq. ft. Bonus Space: 377 sq. ft. country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1800-663-6739 for more Second Floor information on how to order and modify plans. Second Floor First Floor Third Floor Third Floor: 650 sq. ft. Total: 2,786 sq. ft. Bonus Space: 377 sq. ft.
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Third Floor
Second Floor
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First Floor: 1,078 sq. ft. Second Floor: 1,058 sq. Third Floor: 650 sq. ft. Total: 2,786 sq. ft. Bonus Space: 377 sq. ft