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Volume 185, Week 51
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Council reacts to H.J. McFarland inspection report Ministry observers compile 20 written notices of non-compliance at facility , issue four orders CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
St.Gregory Catholic School Kindergarten students perform “Little Snowflake”during the school’s annual Christmas concert last Wednesday evening. Parents, siblings, and community members were treated to a full program of performances. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
A Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care (MOHLTC) inspection undertaken last month has identified several issues at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home and municipal staff say steps are being taken to correct them. The issues ranged from improper use of safety equipment, to staff training, scheduling and communication, to failure to adhere to care plans, and the condition of some of the home’s rooms and furnishings. Council received a staff report Tuesday regarding a Resident Quality Inspection
(RQI) conducted at the home this fall. The report says the inspection resulted in 20 written notifications issued last month, 10 of which resulted in Voluntary Plans of Correction (VPC). The report says three of the notifications were significant enough that the ministry of Health and Long- Term Care issued four compliance orders. One of those requires a mandatory plan of compliance to be submitted to the ministry. Council voted to simply receive the staff report as a further report on administration at the home is expected in January.
See INSPECTION, page 11
Councillors struggle with water and sewer rates County passes budgets, plans to strike ad-hoc committee to deal with ‘flawed system’ CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
The County's water and wastewater budgets have been set, but talks about the municipal systems are just beginning. Council approved a total 2016 water and wastewater operating budget of
$7,334,710 and a capital budget totalling $5,391,900. There were major concerns for the departments. The municipality currently operates eight different water systems with a total of 5,220 water users. The County has about 3,890 wastewater users on two systems. Mayor Robert Quaiff said
that system is flawed. “It truly is a flawed system,” he said. With rising rates and concern about residents' ability to afford the increases, council voted to strike a new ad-hoc committee to investigate the water and wastewater operation. Quaiff said he was encouraged by council's move
to establish a new committee to focus on the situation. “This is the problem child for the municipality and we're going to focus in on that.” He said the municipality's responsibility is to look after the health and wellbeing of its residents.
See SERVICES, page 26
CARE CONCERNS A recent inspection report of H.J. McFarland
Memorial Home raised a number of concerns about the building and about care provided there. Council will receive a report on the home’s administration next month.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) LOOK INSIDE FOR COUNTY
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Interior demolition work first phase in reconstruction of Picton’s Royal Hotel As construction commences, Sorbara confident in fall 2017 target ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
It's been a long wait since Greg Sorbara purchased the Royal Hotel in 2013 but the restoration of the Picton landmark is finally underway.
begun this week," Sorbara told the Gazette Monday. "The whole process has been somewhat longer than anticipated, but this is a building that has been there for 130 years. To wait one or two years isn't hurting anyone‌ It's been just over two years. Some were likely saying six or seven months ago this project was never going to move forward. Now, it is." After much discussion, the former Ontario finance minister received council's assent in late July to begin the restoration that will see a 28-room facility move forward maintaining the historic second and third floor facade. The first work to take place will be on the interior portion of the building. "The first phase is basically the demolition," explained Sorbara. "We'll be erecting steel (supports) on the exterior of the building to keep the walls up – the front, the south, and the west. This is basically the demolition of the entire interior of the building. It's all rotted." Sorbara said the roof has been leaking for at least seven years and that has left an ugly mess of moldy, damaged materials that must be cleaned up, leaving just the "skin" of the building intact. He expects that process will take until
Orange construction fence has gone up around the Main Street building in recent weeks as Sorbara said crews are starting to work toward a fall 2017 target to open a boutique hotel at the site. "The good news is we've
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April 2016, then work can begin on rebuilding the structure and creating the guest rooms and modern amenities planned. The work is being completed under the direction of Priestly Demolition Inc. based in King, Ont. He said that company and subsequent construction firms involved will attempt to use local tradespeople. "As much of the labour as possible will be as local as possible," he said. Inside the Royal, Sorbara said basically a whole new building will be raised. The only limitation is that the floor plan has had to incorporate the existing windows because
they must remain. "We have 28 guest rooms in the final plan," Sorbara said. "Inside will be all the features you'd expect in a new boutique hotel of that sort. There will be a dining room, a bar, a library, and a spa." As expected with any construction project of its nature, Sorbara said he expects there will be noise and congestion created by the Royal rebuild, however, steps are being taken to minimize its impact on the downtown core area while it continues. Construction traffic will be routed through an entrance off Ross Street and the work is being staged through the Royal's back parking lot in Market
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Council finalizes 2016 operating and capital budget with 2.5-per-cent tax increase Impact will be about $22 for $100,000 in assessed value CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
Infrastructure investment and maintained service levels were touted as the hallmarks of the 2016 County budget. Council passed the operating and capital budgets on Wednesday following a week's worth of deliberations. The 2016 operating budget totals $48,102,106 with a capital budget of $44,891,000, requiring a tax levy of $32,264,293 which represents a 4.11 per cent increase over 2015. After factoring in assessment growth of $486,000 the tax increase comes to 2.5 per cent over 2015. The increase will add about $22 for each $100,000 in assessed property value. Mayor Robert Quaiff said council doesn't take the budget lightly and councillors and staff put a lot of effort in the process. “At the end of the day this was a pretty good budget and I think we're heading into the right direction,” he said. He said the budget addresses a lot of roads projects, including a $21.94-million rehabilitation of County Rd. 49 that's contingent on two thirds grant funding. “Hwy 49 is really impor-
SPENDING SET Council votes to accept the 2016 municipal budget during a special meeting on
Dec. 9 following a week of poring over the document.The budget includes some large roads projects with about 86 per cent of capital expenditures falling in that category. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
tant, that is one of the main arteries coming into Prince Edward County and we haven't been denied yet so far through the funding process through the provincial government and we've had really good conversations,” he said. “Hopefully we'll hear really soon —maybe in January or February — that we were successful in that funding. If we are, that gives us a vast improvement.” Quaiff said the budget strikes a balance between community investment and infrastructure spending. “I'm pleased with it and I'm pleased with the way the budget process works,” he said. The operating budget includes about $6.7 million for protection services
including about $3.6 million for policing — after factoring in federal and provincial funding of about $1.1 million — and about $2.7 million for the fire department. The budget includes about $10.7 million for road maintenance and winter control. A total of about $5.07 million will be raised in the operating budget to be transferred to reserves for capital renewal, representing about 16 per cent of the 2016 tax levy. That's up from transfers of under $1 million in 2011. The operating budget includes about $16 million in wages and benefits. About 86.5 per cent of capital expenditures in 2016 can be attributed to roads.
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The capital budget includes about $10. 4 million for the reconstruction for County Rd. 3 from County Rd. 28 to County Rd. 23, with $6.24 million to be covered through grant funding. The budget includes dollars toward the $4.4 million reconstruction of Picton main Street. It also includes $1.15 million for the reconstruction of Danforth Road and $1.15 million for the reconstruction of Lucks Crossroad. The biggest expenditure in the capital budget can be attributed to the rehabilitation of County Rd. 49 from White Chapel Road to County Rd. 15 at a total of about $21.94 million. The project would be subject to a Small Com-
munities Fund grant of about $14.6 million. The County would provide the remaining $7.3 million through debt. The rehabilitation would include full and partial depth concrete road replacement and crack sealing. Staff came to the table last Wednesday with a status quo budget which maintained 2015 service levels and required an increase of about 2.54 per cent — about one per cent after factoring in assessment growth. After much discussion, additions and subtractions,
council supported additional spending aimed at improving service levels. A $15,000 commitment to Deseronto Transit was added. Also added was the $41,160 cost of operating specialized transit an additional day per week, which was funded 50 per cent through reserves and 50 per cent through the tax levy. A total of $15,000 for streaming council meetings was added as a way of increasing public awareness and access to council proceedings.
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Busy Hands continues to be a popular spot for artisans to gather and sell their wares Christmas show attracts more than 2,000 attendees and has a waiting list for new vendors JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
The Christmas-time craft show and sale at the Highline Hall in Wellington this weekend was, in a word, busy. Busy Hands is an annual county-only program for local vendors of crafts, art (both wearable and decorative), produce and other wares that has grown in
leaps and bounds in the past 15 years. Busy Hands founders Vicki Emlaw of Vicki's Veggies and Bay Woodyard of Honeypie Hives & Herbals said over 70 vendors packed the hall this weekend and, by their estimation, over 2,000 attendees wandered through, checking out the selection offered by 100-per cent Prince Edward County vendors.
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North Marysburgh seniors enjoy socializing at Christmas lunch About 100 attend community meal, many bring donations for food bank ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
There was little room to park on either side of County Rd. 8 near the North Marysburgh Town Hall last Thursday around lunch hour. Each year people turn out in droves for one of the ward’s most anticipated seasonal events, a Christmas luncheon organized by the recreation committee that is geared mostly toward a senior crowd. Over the din of friendly conversation that lasted long after the meal was served, recreation committee member and organizer Pat Legere shared some of the history of the special luncheon. “I think we’ve been doing this for eight or nine years,” she said. “Because we have a lot of seniors, we thought this would be a good way to give back because they’ve all given to us. That’s the way it
SEASONAL SOCIAL From left, Marg Simpson, Marilyn Dearden, Gale Lowe, and Joan Daniels enjoy some post-dinner conversation at the North Marysburgh Town Hall Thursday after participating in a community meal organized by the ward’s recreation committee. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
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COMMENTARY County has important work ahead in management of McFarland Home
IT was heartening to learn the council chambers at Shire Hall were packed Tuesday night as council reviewed the resident quality inspection report issued by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s accountability and performance division Nov. 10. To be sure, the report detailed a number of troubling observances. It requires attention from council and staff and by their turnout community members have made it clear they are expecting some answers. Some of the inspectors’ observances are troubling to read about because it appears there was knowledge about situations that might have placed residents at harm, yet that knowledge wasn’t always taken to account. There were issues with safe transportation of residents — one resident who was identified to have a high-risk of falls didn’t have a lap belt properly fastened. Another had orders from a physician for a certain safety restraint, yet staff couldn’t recall that person ever receiving the device in question. Residents were lifted into tubs without the proper complement of staff present. Bed alarms failed when called upon to protect residents. Another resident had orders to be accompanied by staff while walking, yet was observed walking independently. Issues with diet and nutrition and toileting were also identified. By reading the inspectors’ reports, it appears that staff may have been asked to look after too many people and some elements of care plans appeared to be missed. Toileting routines prescribed in care plans were also not followed on the days of inspection. The public copies of the inspection report, which includes written notices of non-compliance and compliance orders give a snapshot of what has happened in the home but they don’t necessarily get to the root cause of why this home had so many infractions in its latest report. Those are details the County will have
to investigate and decide how it wishes to proceed. From this vantage point, it would appear the concerns do not address any specific aspect of the home’s operation, but rather they come from a variety of areas. Logically, that would suggest administration should thoroughly review the way it communicates care plans, the way it trains its staff to be in compliance with the demands of legislation in place and industry-accepted best practices. Developing measures to check for ongoing compliance and ensuring that staff contribute to that record is also important in maintaining quality of care. It will be up to council to decide where the accountability lies in the wake of this report and what actions it will take to rectify the concerns. Without more knowledge of the inner workings of H. J. McFarland Memorial Home, we are hesitant to jump to conclusions about what bearing the previous council’s decision to contract out administrative services for the home may have had on the care being provided. Indeed, the notion of non-compliance with care plans has been raised in past inspections at the home as well. That said, however, the previous council made that decision and gave little information to the public about its rationale and it appears the home hasn’t moved forward in the eyes of the inspectors called to judge what is taking place within the home’s walls. However council decides to proceed, just as we stated a year ago when McFarland Home was in the news following an internal inspection, that plan moving forward should be done in a transparent fashion and it definitely should include the family and resident councils. It is a shame the home was cited for not communicating and involving them more fully in the decision-making process. If it had, this situation might not be as difficult as it is today.
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KIDS HELPING KIDS STILL HELPS Although they were unable to stage a Christmas show starring their daughters and friends this year after several successful efforts, Eleanor Sedore and Victoria Rutherford still came through for the Christmas Angel campaign by hosting an online auction that raised $1,626 with the support of donations from the community.From left,Sedore and Rutherford hand over their donation to Christmas Angel campaign chair Susan Rose and volunteer Rozanna MacInnis.at the Angel Tree office at Benson Hall.The auction included 39 items with winning bids ranging from $11 to $375. (Adam Bramburger/Gazete staff)
Stories From Our Past 1925
n The County Women’s Institute thanked Picton town council for installing a women’s washroom on the main floor of Shire Hall, close to all the amenities of town. The Women’s Institute planned to pay for some furinishings and ongoing upkeep. n Warden Fred Huff entertained friends and colleagues at the annual Warden’s Dinner at the Royal Hotel in Picton. Those gathered offered toasts to all levels of government, to education, to industry, and to agriculture. n The Regent Theatre was poised to welcome a travelling performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado to delight crowds beore Christmas.
1935
n Picton treasurer Clarence Rutter was appointed the new justice of the peace for Prince Edward County. Rutter would be the third such person to hold that post, yet he would still be able to maintain his position working with the town. n Inspector Dr. C.E. Stothers turned in a favourable report of the county’s schools. He praised teachers for developing an expanded curriculum. He indicated there was a 78-per-cent pass rate across the school system. n The Gazette made an appeal to the community to not ignore families in need at Christmas time, urging those that could to give generously.
1955
n New County assessor Fred Jennings moved from Peterborough to Picton to start his new job. He had several years of municipal assessment experience in Peterborough as well as over 30 years of experience in real estate valuation to draw from. n County councillors honoured Picton reeve Horace Colliver for more than 50 years of municipal service upon his retirement. Warden Murney Parks gave Colliver an opportunity to preside over his final council meeting as members offered tribute. n Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 re-elected president Len Foley following one if its best years ever.
1975
n Picton police chief Charlie Fletcher said shoplifting had been rising steadily for five years. He said changes in the way retail stores operate that placed more goods out in the open contributed to the trend. He reminded shoppers it is a crime. n After reporting gross and net farm incomes reached an all-time high in 1975, Agriculture Canada warned there would likely be a decline in 1976 due to falling pork prices and an uncertain outlook for dairy products. n The province delayed meetings to discuss a new bridge between Rossmore and Belleville because it was awaiting federal government data.
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County approves reimbursement agreement for White Pines CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
Council gave the go ahead to a development reimbursement agreement with the 27turbine WPD White Pines Wind Project on Tuesday. Council approved the development reimbursement agreement (DRA) which would form the basis for the County being reimbursed for costs associated with reviewing the traffic management plan and entering into a road use agreement with WPD. A report presented to council on Tuesday says WPD and County staff had reached agreement on the form of the DRA for the project. The report says the traffic management plan (TMP) “forms the basis for reaching agreement on road use by WPD and will underpin the road users agreement.” “The County desires a cost recovery agreement to provide for the review of the
TMP and the preparation of a road users agreement,” it says. Mayor Robert Quaiff said the agreement means the municipality can at least recover costs associated with reviewing the TMP. “Regardless of what letters to the editor or anything else have stated, WPD has never approached this municipality and offered any kind of a vibrancy fund to a hospital fund, a reimbursement program — absolutely nothing,” he said. “I want that perfectly clear, we have never been in that position.” He said a lot of staff time and other costs go into the reviews. “What we're trying to do right now is offset the numerous, numerous hours that our staff have so far worked on behalf of this project that we get nothing for, but the taxpayer is paying for,” he said. The DRA says WPD will
have an opportunity to review and comment on expected costs and the developer is expected to provide all information and materials which could reasonably required for a review of the project. It says before commencing any work on the project WPD must complete a traffic management plan and must make reasonable efforts to enter into a road use agreement with the municipality. The traffic management plan would be used to determine the pre-trip condition of the roads to be used during construction and operation of the project and any strengthening or improvements that may be necessary prior to their use for the project. The agreement says WPD agrees to reimburse the municipality for all costs reasonable incurred by the County relating or arising out of its review of the project
long journey ahead — undergoing treatment in Kingston for high-risk b lymphocytic leukemia. As our pastor, Rev. Thomas Thazhappally, tells summer visitors to the county, “Welcome to ‘the holy land’ of Prince Edward County”. Indeed!
Christmas in The County 2015 was inspired by work that county music promoter Dave Ullrich did in Toronto for the Daily Bread Food Bank. PELC instructor Lori Farrington explained Ullrich had an idea to do a county version in 2012 and there were several willing acts who helped put together a CD and digital download to benefit local food banks. That volume was popular, but ultimately, volumes weren’t
with the reimbursement to be made within 30 days of WPD receiving invoices with reasonably itemized detail. It says the municipality will be reimbursed for all fees, costs, expenses, or disbursements incurred by or on behalf of the municipality for consultants, lawyers, and staff time. The agreement says WPD agrees to deposit a certified cheque of $100,000 with the municipality at the time of signing the agreement payable as an advance on all expenses that may be incurred by the municipality. In the absence of payment the municipality would be able to deduct the amount from the deposit. Under the agreement WPD would not be able to call into question, directly or indirectly, in any proceedings in law or in equity or before any administrative tribunal the right of the municipality to enter into the agreement and enforce
every term within it. The agreement wouldn't grant any approval or acceptance of the project and the municipality reserves the right to raise objections or concerns with the project with the appropriate approval or review authorities. Any disputes would be solved through binding arbitration. A pair of residents attended Tuesday's meeting to speak out against entering into the agreement. Resident Bill Wightman said the County has already declared itself an unwilling host to industrial wind turbine projects and entering into the agreement seemed to go against that declaration. “We're unwilling hosts or we're not,” he said. He suggested council give “serious thought to accepting any kind of agreement with WPD.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Christmas CD sales to support PELC and Instant Rivalry return county musical acts have Community shows great Nine and they’re joined by a differcontributed songs for a compient cast, including Sarah lation to support the Prince warmth and generosity Edward Williams, Ben Vandergaast, Learning Centre Jamie Pounder, Jeremie Albi(PELC) this holiday season.
We would like to share the good news of the warmth and generosity of this great community. On Dec. 13, the Regent Theatre generously donated their facility for a showing of the film, The Nativity Story. Attendance was by donation to the Abigail Heffernan family. Abby is a 2015 graduate of St. Gregory School. Funds will help defray costs expected for Abby’s
Colleen Hill, President, St. Gregory Catholic Women’s League
released the last two years. This year, Farrington said they talked about reprising the idea to raise money for PELC to help its students overcome barriers to improved literacy. Holdovers The Frere Bros.
no, Bill McBurney, Tom Leighton, and Jeremy Kelly. Instant Rivalry’s Megan and Caleb Hutton assisted with the production and the recruiting efforts. Local artist Terry Culbert supplied cover art for the CD. The CD is available for purchase at Books & Company and the online download is available at Ullrich’s site www.zunior.com. -Staff
County’s public libraries had a full calendar of events in 2015
Somewhat along the lines of the 12 days of Christmas, we share here the 12 months of events from your public library. These only represent a fraction of the many opportunities for learning and fun provided to the community this past year. In January, the Friends of the Wellington branch kicked off the year with a series of four documentary films, beginning with “The Way” about a father who heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while travelling the Camino de Santiago, and who then decides to take the pilgrimage himself. In February, in addition to introducing a series of beginner Spanish classes and zumba for kids as part of the after-school fun club, the library welcomed author Vicki Delany. Her new book, By Book or by Crook was her first written under the pen name of Eva Gates and we were pleased to be able to launch it at the Picton branch. March is always a big month for children’s events with the coming of March Break. In 2015, the library ran an arts and ukulele camp at the Milford Town Hall for the week, as well as stand alone
INSIDE THE LIBRARY Christine Renaud
events at all branches. In April, the library marked Easter with visits from live animals including bunnies, chicks and a lamb. Programs featuring animals are always a favourite with the younger set and these were no exception. April also saw the launch of the Re:Collections Project with artist Krista Dalby visiting branches to collect stories of libraries in people’s lives. May was a month to celebrate the mystery genre, and on the 14th, the library partnered with Books & Compa-
ny for “In the Library with a Penknife”. The library fundraiser, spearheaded by writer Vicki Delany, included fellow Crime Writers of Canada novelists Steve Burrows, J.D. Carpenter, Barbara Fradkin, Janet Kellough, Hilary MacLeod, D.J. McIntosh, Mary Jane Maffini and Andrew Pyper. In June, author Peggy Dymond Leavey visited the library with her book Molly Brant: Mohawk Loyalist and Diplomat. Molly Brant, a Mohawk girl born into poverty in 1736, became the consort of Sir William Johnson, one of the wealthiest white men in 18th Century America. Suspected of being a spy for the British during the American Revolution, Molly was forced to flee with her children or face imprisonment. As we do each July, the library launched the TD Summer Reading Club. The kick off celebration featured a performance by The Barefoot Players followed by a full two months of great free programming for families with children of all ages. Events were planned for all six branches of the library. Later in the month, the library welcomed author Janet Kellough with her lat-
est in the Thaddeus Lewis series entitled The Burying Ground. The month of August began with festivities for Consecon Day with a book sale at the Consecon branch, and later in the month a teddy bear picnic in Ameliasburgh at the Town Hall in partnership with the Ameliasburgh recreation committee. Author Ken Murray visited the Picton branch for the County launch of his new novel Eulogy in August as well. September saw the annual Friends of the Wellington Library fundraising bridge tournament which is always well attended, as well as a screening of Lenny Epstein’s documentary “Til the Cows Come Home” about the closing of prison farms. DiscARTed, the annual show of creations from discarded books took place in October during Ontario Public Library week from October 18-23. This year’s art show and sale included the launch of Krista Dalby’s Re:Collections Project. A verbatim play based on the zine created by Dalby, which included true and personal stories about libraries, was a highlight of this year’s Dis-
cARTed. In November, the library welcomed writer-in-residence at the Al Purdy Aframe Helen Guri to the Wellington branch. As well, one event in the library’s Tea & Talk series was held in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Hastings and Prince Edward outlining the services and support the Society offers. Lastly, this month of December saw the launch of the Library’s musical instrument lending library on Dec. 12 Housed in the beautifully renovated Ann Farwell branch in Milford, the musical instrument library now makes available loans of a wide range of instruments. Local music teacher Don Hinde has generously volunteered to work with the library in managing the collection. Look for much more on this new addition to the library’s offerings in the new year. Meanwhile, for a look back at 2014, you may wish to pick up a copy of the Annual Report now available at all branches of the library as well as on the library’s web site at: www.peclibrary.org.
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International Student Exchange program seeking students interested in learning abroad STAFF WRITER
Know a future Grade 8, 10 or 11 student with a passion to travel and learn abroad? A former Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) senior administration member and current chair of Ontario's International Student Exchange program would like to speak with you. David Fox has been part of the volunteer board of direc-
tors of ISE for a over a decade and touts the reciprocal exchange program as a wonderful educational tool and an exciting travel opportunity. The ISE program is a registered not-for-profit organization and was founded in the early 1980s after the ministry of education decided to stop organizing student exchanges directly. A staff of less than a handful in the Barrie office organize and facilitate exchanges for about 300 students annual-
ly to France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. A true reciprocal exchange, an approved candidate and their family hosts a student from one of the above countries for two to three months (usually starting in late August). Later in the school year (generally February) Ontario students start to depart for Europe to spend the same amount of time with the family of the student that stayed with them in the fall. A number of public, catholic, french and french catholic school boards participate including HPEDSB and the Algonquin-Lakeshore Catholic District School Board but Fox said the number of students taking advantage of the program locally has dwin-
dled. “The number of students from this area has really fallen off recently,� Fox told the Gazette. “It seems that some schools actively promote the ISE program while others aren't even aware of its existence.� In this area, Bayside Secondary School tends to have a staff that encourages program participation. “If there are staff members at the school that believe in the program and see its benefits, we will get applications from those schools,� Fox added. The cost of the program is about $2,900 and that includes airfare to and from a major city in the host's country, insurance and a tour of that city.
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“If the host family lives in France, we would usually have the students do a tour of Paris before they head out into the country with the host family,� Fox said. An ISE applicant needs to be academically acceptable and have the support of staff and the principal before getting the final OK. “With secondary school so compacted it was tough to see a student sacrifice a semester to take part in the program but now with internet learning, keeping credits isn't as much of a problem as it once was and we are working with the ministry of education to develop a semester course load that would be a little more flexible,� said. Fox. While the internet has made learning easier and more accessible, it has also shortened the distance students are travelling. Fox said that they really encourage ISE participants to put down the iPhones and tablets and immerse them-
selves in the culture of their home-away-from-home. “If they are face timing with their friends and family back home, they aren't learning the culture and practicing the language and that's getting to be a trend we are trying to snuff out,� he said. While the program has about 300 Ontario students participating annually, Fox said that amount could double easily with more children. “Europeans are dying to get their kids over here because they know if they can pick up English as a second language, those children will have a better chance in the professional world,� Fox said. “It's very clear from speaking with our counterparts in France and Germany that there is a huge desire this type of exchange. Canadians tend not to see the same value but European parents that are very forward thinking.� For more information on the exchange program, visit iseontario.on.ca.
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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew, canned fruit, pancake mix & syrup. All donations gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the PUC County Food Bank 476-8516 at the Church office Tues-Fri from 911:45am or at the Food Bank on Fri mornings 9-11:30am (12 Chapel Street, Picton). Contact Leda 613-476-2109. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: November 17th Herman Ebbers, Barry Matthews ($1000). CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for hampers & toys beginning November 3. Please go in person to the church on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9am & 12 noon to complete an application. Bring proof of identity for each family member & proof of income & expenses. SHOEBOXES FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Are now available for pickup at the Salvation Army 46 Elizabeth St. Picton. KINETTE CLUB OF PICTON: Presents a Christmas Fundraiser selling Christmas Cakes, Puddings, Fudge, Shortbread Nuts & more. Contact Flowers n’ Such 476-0203 or any Kinette Member. CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: Are selling their “Family Favourites” Cookbooks, including gluten free & diabetic recipes for $12. $5 of the sale of each book will go to the local Syrian family. Great stocking stuffers while helping a great cause. Call Lynda 476-7644, Dini 393-2144 or Wilma 471-1476 to purchase. PEC WALKERS: Picton, Free Walking Group from Mary St. parking lot Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 5:15pm, Thursday 7:20am, New walks Mon-Wed- Fri 8:30am & Tues-Thurs 9am. Info: Diane 476-5635. YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome! Questions & info 476-6557. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces the “Winter Magic Show” which runs to Jan 25. Arts on Main Gallery is a cooperative of 25 “local artists” together in one location, 223 Main St. Picton 4765665. www.artsonmaingallery.ca. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop will be closed Dec 22 & re-opens Tuesday 10am-12noon Jan 12/16, Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturday 10am-12noon selling clothes, dishes, shoes etc. at very reasonable prices. AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. Info 1-866-9513711. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 4761811. PICTON LEGION BR 78: No Meat Roll for December. Info 476-3648. SILENT PRAYER: Tuesdays 8-8:30am, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton (across from Shire Hall). NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 24 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622. TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. DECEMBER 17: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets 2pm at 5 James Ave Picton. A fellowship of individuals recovering from overeating. Newcomers Welcome. Info: Mary 476-3949. DECEMBER 18: WEEKLY INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED FRENCH CLASSES – With Micheline Wellington Br Library 2pm. Info 399-2023. DECEMBER 18: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PARTY – With seasonal stories, games, songs & refreshments. Picton Br Library 3pm. DECEMBER 19: LORRAIN SINE & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS MUSIC CELEBRATION – Wellington United Church 7-9pm. Tickets are $15 at the door & all proceeds go to Loyalist Humane Society. DECEMBER 20: TRADITIONAL SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS – St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St PIcton. Please join Michael Goodwin & the Choir in singing some of your favourite Christmas carols. A beautiful setting with cookies & cocoa from 3:30-5:30pm. Freewill donation to County Kids Read. DECEMBER 21: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – Picton Arena 2-8pm. Book online at www.blood.ca or download the Give Blood app. DECEMBER 21: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – (Picton Fair) Will hold the Annual General Meeting at 7pm in the “Bloomfield Town Hall” (Main St. Bloomfield). This meeting is open to the public. Immediately followed by the regular “General Meeting” at 7:30pm in the “Bloomfield Town Hall”. Directors please remember your 2015 volunteer hours. *Note: location change. DECEMBER 22: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon. DECEMBER 22: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS - All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 22: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Weekly Tuesdays 4pm-5pm Wellington Br Library. DECEMBER22: AL-ANON - Meets (adults) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). DECEMBER 22/23: COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR – Cordially invites you to join them for “A Downton Christmas” an evening of Christmas carols Edwardian style at 7:30pm. Picton Town Hall 2 Ross St. Tickets $20, available from choir members, Books & Company, online at www.commandperformancechoir.com or at the door. 471-1753 for more information. DECEMBER 24: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 24: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you. (1-866-951-3711). DECEMBER 24: THE PRINCE OF PEACE – Christmas Stories & Songs for all Ages, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St (across from Shire Hall), 4 – 5:30pm. Join us in celebrating this joyous season with traditional & contemporary Christmas music. Free will offering to our Outreach communities. DECEMBER 24: CAROL SINGING & CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION – 7pm St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St (across from Shire Hall). DECEMBER 24: ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WAUPOOS – Christmas Eve Service 7:15pm. Everyone welcome. DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS DAY CHORAL EUCHARIST – 10am, a lovely Communion celebration with hymns. St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 main St. (across from Shire Hall). DECEMBER 25: 16th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER – Picton Community Centre 12 noon. To arrange home delivery or a ride, contact Cindy 4711115, Theresa 476-7284, Maureen 476-1063 or Gilead Fellowship 476-2622 before December 23 if possible. On Christmas Day call 471-0052 or 471-0950. Sponsored by Gilead Fellowship & many friends. DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY – Christmas dinner at Friendship United Church, 2765 Cty Rd 5 Demorestville from 5-7pm. Open to all. Free of charge! Wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Come & join our Christmas Celebration with great food & music. All welcome. We hope to see you there! Contact Leslie Breithaupt 476-2020. DECEMBER 28: NO SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Next Stitch a Thons to be held Monday Jan 4 & Jan 25/16. Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month beginning in February. Knitting or crocheting 6”x 6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn. DECEMBER 31: PICTON LEGION BR 78 – New Year’s Eve with “Whiskey Burn”. Info 476-3648. JANUARY 4: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month beginning in February. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.
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Church Services this week
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
If you are alone on Christmas Day, you are invited to join us for the
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Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 8:00am Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood. 335 Main St., Picton
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Wellington Pentecostal Church
Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
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EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
The twelve United Churches of “The County” invite you to join us on Christmas Eve to celebrate the coming of the Christ Child
ALBURY UNITED CHURCH 7:30 pm
BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH 7:00 p.m.
CHERRY VALLEY UNITED CHURCH 8:00 p.m.
CONSECON and CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCHES 7:00 p.m.: joint Christmas Eve Service at Consecon United Church
CRESSY and GLENORA UNITED CHURCHES 7:30 p.m.: joint Christmas Eve Service at Cressy United Church FRIENDSHIP UNITED CHURCH (DEMORESTVILLE) 5:30 pm PICTON UNITED CHURCH 7:00 pm
SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH 6:30 and 11:00 p.m. Watchnight Service. South Bay Church will be closed: both of its services will be held at the Black River Chapel, 882 County Road 13 WELLINGTON UNITED CHURCH 6:30 p.m.
WELSEY (MOUNTAIN VIEW) UNITED CHURCH 7:30 p.m.
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BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison Sunday, December 20th
Fourth Sunday of Advent Service at 10:30am
Minister: Janelle Shaw
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4th Sunday of Advent Worship Service 10:30am Candle of Love
Coffee time to follow. Our Thanks to Rev. Alexander Serving the Community for 222 years
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Psalm 34:15 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. God shares in our sorrow.
Message: Blue Christmas Worship Service; Bringing hope to people at Christmas
Christmas Eve Services: 5:30pm at Friendship; 7:30 at Wesley Annual Christmas Day Turkey Dinner for community. A great way to spend Christmas serving others - 5pm at Friendship.
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Family council member says there’s been a change in mood at McFarland Home INSPECTION, from page 1
Mayor Robert Quaiff told council Tuesday he's dealt with the issue on an emotional level through one-on-one conversations with residents concerned with the home. He said he shares the concerns, noting that the topic is brought up weekly during meetings with the municipality's chief administrative officer. “I've heard and I've listened and I know in my own heart what's going to happen when that report comes forward in January,” he said. “But, in saying that, I will wait for the report to make final judgement on that aspect of it.” The topic generated a lot of concern among those with family members living in McFarland Home. The council chamber at Shire Hall filled with family members, family council members, and some members of McFarland Home staff. Quaiff asked the concerned residents to give council time to address the issues. “Let us deal with an issue that has our devoted, dedicated attention,” he said. Councillor Kevin Gale said he recently visited the home and there's clearly a dour atmosphere. He said he feels some staff at the home have been “wrongly thrown under the bus” and believes the problem rests with those managing staff. “There's an issue there to be dealt with,” he said. Gale suggested he'd come to the meeting prepared to make a motion to part ways
with Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who are currently contracted to provide administrative services at the home. The comment elicited cheers and claps from those in attendance. Joy Vervoort spoke on behalf of the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home Family Council. She said since Saint Elizabeth took over management of the home there's been several changes and, while resident and family councils at the home provide a vehicle for communicating those changes to residents and their families, the councils generally haven't been notified. “Typically we hear about the change once implemented,” said Vervoort. She said there's been a change in mood at the home as of late. “It's obvious the environment is uncomfortable,” she said. “Staff no longer smile, there's no kidding around amongst them, no sharing of stories, they often appear drained and you can feel the tension in the building.” While she said it didn't appear residents were receiving less care, there is a perception that things have changed for residents. She said many frontline staff at the home have expressed concerns about how changes have been implemented. “Some staff have expressed their frustration with not being able to see into the changes that are taking place, they feel devalued, they feel management is not interested in what they have to say,” said Vervoort. “Some fear for their jobs, feeling that
if they speak up they'll be labelled a troublemaker or worse, that management will look for an excuse to fire them — rightly or wrongly, this is how a number of staff feel.” She said some staff at the home feel hindered from showing any kindness or compassion — such as paying for a haircut or purchasing a personal item — for residents in need. She said with the Saint Elizabeth contract costing the County $600,000 annually, there's an expectation that things have to improve. “Based on the current environment in the home, the results of the recent ministry inspection report, and the admission by both the administrator and director of care concerning the lack of knowledge in numerous ministry policies and legislated requirements — are we receiving value for money?” she asked. Corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull suggested any answer given with respect to management at the home, residents, or staff would deal with identifiable individuals and it wouldn't be appropriate to discuss in open session. She said staff will continue to try to improve things at the home and — regardless of who fills the administrator or director of care roles at the home — the county will have to continue to have a closer relationship with McFarland Home than there has been in the past.
The report presented Tuesday details notices received during the inspection and outlines the steps the municipality has taken to correct them. One compliance order dealt with resident safety and the use of restraints, which the report says has become a significant issue with the ministry. Inspectors observed that staff at the home were unable to demonstrate the proper use of restraints with concern noted for five out of the home's 84 residents. The report says since the inspection a revised policy has been put in place along with a new slide deck to educate staff. Staff will go through thorough training on the new restraint policy and its implications prior to Jan. 15, the report says. Another compliance order deals with plan of care, which the report says accounts for 88 per cent of non-compliance in long-term care. The inspection found that the written plan of care did not set out clear direction to staff. The report says staff will be retrained on the importance of immediate care plan updates. A third compliance order also dealt with plan of care in that care provided by staff wasn't specified by the plan of care. Concerns during the inspection centred around bed alarms and timely charting. The report says the ministry also wanted assurance that staff have easy access to documentation. It says personal support worker (PSW) care charts were introduced in
May and management at the home is confident that once staff get accustomed to using them, regular reference to resident charts will be accomplished. The fourth compliance order dealt with the use of agency staff in emergencies. The report says the compliance order requires that a registered nurse (RN) or registered practical nurse (RPN) who is both an employee of the licensee and member of the regular nursing staff at the home be on duty and present in the home at all times. The report says the issue was only of concern for the night shift, where past practice had been to schedule one RN. When the scheduled RN calls in sick on evenings of nights and the absence is unable to be filled with the existing staff complement, the home uses agency nurses. This meant that occasionally when the RN called in sick there was not a registered staff member on site. The report says the issue poses no problem as the practice was altered as soon as it was brought to management's attention during the inspection. “The other three orders are of grave concern to management since the effort to improve operations at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home has been intense and consistent,” the report says. “The number of occasions when staff at the home including senior registered staff were unable to perform basic func-
tions and/or were unable to perform them properly is very troubling.” The report says management has been working with staff at the home daily to raise standards of performance, although it says progress has been slow. “Some staff are actively resisting change,” the report says. The report says one of the requirements of the agreement with Saint Elizabeth is the creation or revision of all policies needed under current legislation and to educate staff accordingly. The report says management are in the process of creating and updating the needed policies, which total about 880 through seven disciplines. These are dietary, infection prevention and control, housekeeping and laundry, leisure and wellbeing, nursing administration, quality and risk management and resident care. The report says those 880 policies represent 75 per cent of those required under Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Act. The VPCs within the report are to be implemented voluntarily. The report says all will be addressed over the next few months. Copies of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Nov. 10 inspection report and all similar reports for H.J. McFarland Home and all long-term care homes in the province can be found online at the web site publicreporting.ltchomes.net.
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and wastewater operations to seek any available efficiencies. The exact terms of reference and composition of the committee will come to the first committee-of-the-whole meeting in January. The decision to establish the committee came after council approved an increase to water and wastewater monthly base rates for 2016 — from $24.96 in 2015 to $27.46 for water and from $35.92 in 2015 to $39.51 for wastewater. At the same time the consumptive rate for water would increase from $1.82 per cubic metre in 2015 to $1.98 in 2016. The consumptive rate for wastewater would decrease from $2.76 per cubic metre in 2015 to $2.60 in 2016. The numbers represent an increase of 8.8 per cent for water rates and 2.4 per cent in wastewater rates. The rates will come into effect Jan. 1 and will add $64 to the average household's annual bill for water and wastewater — $46 for households with water service only. Connection charges are also expected to rise, but those increases will be discussed in the new year following public consultation. Mayor Robert Quaiff said council did what they had to do when it came to the rates. “It's never going to be easy, it's always going to be tough — especially when you have aging infrastructure — but that infrastructure has to be addressed by all levels of government,” he said. He said he was glad to see council support a committee to deal with the issue. “We were able to re-strike a water and wastewater advisory committee so that we can more seriously address the ongoing issue of operational revenues, how we can find savings, how we can do a better job,” he said. Quaiff said he's been in discussions with both Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith and Bay of Quinte MP
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more of council’s time. “I strongly support us devoting even more attention to this issue than the issue of roads, where we're quite vigilant and devote a lot of time to lobbying,” he said. “Roads will strangle us slowly, but this is much riskier.” Councillor Lenny Epstein said many residents on fixed incomes are struggling with the escalating costs. He suggested council should set up a program to help the county's most vulnerable residents afford water and wastewater costs. “What I hear from constituents on a regular basis and from what I hear from social services committees and projects is that there are a lot of people who cannot afford their living expenses.” Epstein said while it's a much larger structural problem than just water and wastewater rates, he said such a program could help ease the burden. A motion to have staff bring forward a report on the program wasn't supported during budget talks, but it was suggested the concept could be discussed by the adhoc committee. CAO James Hepburn said municipal staff are working on a program that will allow residents to make monthly payments toward water and wastewater, which are currently charged bi-monthly. He said staff have also discussed a program whereby taxes generated through growth could subsidize connection charges. “Our basic premise is that if connection charges are so high we're not going to have any growth, why wouldn't we look at using some of the taxes generated from that growth to help offset the connection charges,” he said. “So we're basically incentivizing our own growth, but not at the expense of the water and wastewater customers.” He said staff haven't yet had a chance to fully explore that, but are working toward it.
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Connor Larkin and Jacob Dey continue to host PECI’s live radio show, the PantherCast on 99.3 County FM Mondays at 8 p.m. “Jacob and I are the producers, organizers, and the ones who play the music off of the system. We are the students who run it this year. It's more organized this year. It began last fall. My dad specializes in all the background technical things,” said Larkin. The hosts are looking for people to come and speak on their show. It is one hour long with three 20-minute windows for people to discuss random topics and play music in between. Guests Eddy Banting and Peter Globe talked about science and space last Monday. “Anyone is welcome to join and speak live. The show is not limited to school and music. Actually we just had Sami Lester on, a teacher from PECI, she runs Youth Unlimited. It was mostly a studentoriented segment,” Larkin said. “We want to advertise it on the announcements to spread the word about the
dents from PECI and people around the county who listen in. We have a bigger audience than last year but hopefully it’ll keep growing. We talk about some school related things to help out students," said Larkin. Larkin did not know where the idea of the show originally came from. “I think it was just an idea that was tossed around and eventually came to be the show. I’m not sure if the school or station came up with it. But anyway, we MAKING IT HAPPEN Connor Larkin, left, and Jacob Dey host would love more people to the PECI PantherCast Monday nights at 8 p.m. They’re looking for come in and host the show, guests to come on the show and speak about topics that may be it’s a non-for profit organizaof interest to students. (Gregory Turner/For The Gazette) tion so any music is okay to type of audience we cater to. I be played, but we’ll censor show.” The show is premiering a even know some former stu- out swearing." said Larkin. seasonal special one week from this Monday. The choice of topic is up to the pair of hosts, regardless, keeping in mind that the show will follow a theme that day. Larkin and Dey are going to try to implement seasonal themed topics into the show that day. Hosts aren’t limited to topics to discuss and do not have a specific direction to go in among conversation. “There isn’t any specific
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Copies of the 2016 Safe Seniors Calendar have arrived at Community Care
“The calendars are here! The calendars are here!” Each year we receive boxes of calendars that are specially designed with information to benefit seniors. The information in this year’s calendar covers an array of topics and includes “web sites of interest”, as well as some national contact numbers on the last page. The calendar covers these topics: age and driving; aging rights; exercise to promote brain health; reporting fraud; emergency preparedness; elder law; enhancements to the 80-and-over senior driver’slicence renewal program Debbie in Ontario; depression; be pet MacDonald Moynes aware and stay safe; plan to get out quickly; pedestrian safety; and Internet safety. The calendar is brought to Awareness of Seniors Safety you by B.A.S.S.I.C. which Issues to the Community.” web site is stands for “Bringing an Their
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Wellington fans entertained by Junior A exhibition games Mascarin lifts OJHL all-stars over Czechs in shootout, USA blitzes Canada East 8-2 JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
It was a fun day of Junior A hockey in Wellington on Friday as Essroc Arena was the stage to a pair of tune up games for the World Junior A Challenge. In the afternoon matinee, the OJHL all-stars had a strong showing, taking down the Czech Republic squad 4-3 in a game that wasn't decided until Wellington Duke Dylan Mascarin potted the winner in the eighth round of the shootout. In the evening contest, Team USA was much too quick and physical for Team Canada East and vanquished the Canucks 8-2. In the early contest, The OJHL all-stars directed 20 shots at Czech goalie Josef Korenar who was equal to the task. Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams teamed up with Joe Washkurak of the Burlington Cougars to run the OJHL bench and said the team was inspired from the first puck drop. In the first the guys came out flying and we were a little alarmed we didn't break through in the first period,” Abrams said. “But the guys stuck with it. There was some
good team bonding some great chemistry and they guys all got along and worked hard.” Matyas Kantner, who has played 28 games for the OHL's Flint Firebirds this season, opened the scoring with a nice power-play goal at the 4:25 mark of the second. Kantner would set up Daniel Kurovsky who is on the NHL Central Scouting watch list for the 2016 entry draft later in the second to put the Czech selects up 2-0 after two. In the third, the OJHL would tie it thanks to Kevin Lavoie of the Trenton Golden Hawks and Ted Hunt of the North York Rangers. Mascarin added a helper on the Hunt goal. The Czechs would again move in front when Kurovsky bagged his second of the night but Lavoie set up his Trenton line mate Danny Hanlon at 13:49 to get it back to even. The game was ultimately decided by shootout and, after Kantner missed to lead off round eight, Mascarin went bar down on the glove side of Czech reliever Dominik Groh to win it. “You couldn't have scripted it any better,” Abrams said. That evening could have gone better for the local fans, however, as the Americans,
FINDING THEIR WAY Wellington Dukes and Team Canada East forward Ben Sokay challenges Team USA defenceman Ryan Zuhlsdorf at the Essroc Arena Friday evening. Team Canada dropped the World Jr. A Challenge exhibition game 8-2. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
made up mostly of players from the United States Hockey League that have NCAA Division 1 scholarships in their pockets and NHL drafts either in their sights or in their rearview mirror, to Canada East to school. “What I noticed was that
Team USA was really strong on the puck and could play physical but they also had some finesse,” Abrams said as he and Dukes staff took in the game from the stands. While the home side fans would have something to cheer about early as Edouard
Michaud beat USA starter Kris Oldham just 1:27 in, a pair of American goals later in the frame would put the visitors ahead to stay. Chase Pearson, son of former Canadian NHLer Scott Pearson and a Detroit Red Wings draftee, had two assists
for USA while Max Zimmer and Grant Jozefek likely saw their NHL draft stock rise as they each lit the lamp twice. Pearson wasn't the only offspring with NHL bloodlines as Rem Pitlick, son of former Ottawa Senator Lance Pitlick, was also in the lineup. Oldham, a Tampa Bay Lighting selection this past summer, gave way to Ryan Bednard who is a Florida Panthers selection. “The United States are the favourite going in and it will take a great team to knock them off but anything can happen in that round robin,” Abrams added. A host of NHL General Managers and scouts were in attendance Friday for one of the two games including Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Mark Hunter and Phoenix Coyotes assistant director of amateur scouting Jeff Twohey. Attendance for both games were good including the matinee which included former NHLer Robert Riechel coaching the Czech squad. Overall, Abrams was pleased. We've done these events before and we are starting to get used to them,” he said. “There were no hiccups, no problems, the attendance was excellent and it was a full and fun day of hockey. Our volunteers were outstanding and it was great to see some many people support the cause.”
Pirates grab three points on the road with win in Amherstview, tie in Napanee Charles Grimard giving Picton a new life with stellar play in goal during December games CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
SOLO SNIPE Picton Pirates forward Devin McCann celebrates
following his breakaway goal on Campbellford’s Cole Mahoney during last Thursday’s game. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
The Picton Pirates were able to add to their points total again this week. After a run of 12 straight losses, the Pirates were able to pick up their third and fourth wins of the season in a pair of early-December contests versus Campbellford and Amherstview. Last week, Picton fell 5–3 to Campbellford Rebels at home before picking up their fifth win of the season — a 2–0 shutout of the Amherstview Jets — on Sunday. On Tuesday evening the Pirates managed to overcome an
early deficit to take a point away from the Napanee Raiders in a 5–5 tie. Pirates coach Chris Masterson said while five-on-five play has been great as of late, the team has struggled with its discipline. “We're been scored on 11 times while shorthanded over the last five games, so that's cause for concern, but I am really happy with the five-onfive play,” he said before Tuesday's contest. He said goaltending has also been a strong point for the team over that stretch. “Charles Grimard has played extremely well for the
most part and given us some new life,” said Masterson. As has been a noted problem for the team all season, goals against came in bunches in the first period on Thursday. Riley McGuire put the Rebels in front with a powerplay marker seven minutes into the opening frame. Austin Fry doubled the lead four minutes later. Graiden Maynard scored a power-play goal at 16:27 to make it 3–0. With his team down 3–0, Devin McCann gathered the puck in the neutral zone and sped in alone on Rebels goalie Cole Mahoney. McCann fired the puck past the glove of
Mahoney to put Picton on the board with just over a minute left in the first. Mitchell Merry and Nate Kellar had the assists. The Pirates had to kill off multiple two-man advantages in the first. Picton seemed to have a lot more life in the second. Gerald Bilker found the back of the net at 8:48 of the middle frame to bring the Pirates within a goal of the Rebels. Kellar picked up an assist on the play. Just 15 seconds later Nick DeVito evened the score, completing a play from Mitch Thompson.
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Minor hockey union celebrated Saturday DeVito scores pair in third-period comeback Kings supporters reminisce successes of past 25 years
PIRATES, from page 19
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
It's been a season 25 years in the making. The Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association Kings hit the quarter-century mark this season and celebrated in style with a full day of hockey at Wellington's Essroc Arena on Saturday. A full slate of local league and OMHA contests, a banner unveiling and ceremonial puck drop involving those that dared to buck the popular trend of having separate minor hockey associations, raffles, giveaways and more drew hundreds to the rink Saturday. It's hard to imagine today but when it came to minor hockey on this tiny island prior to the 1990-1991 season, there was an east and there was a west and never the two would meet. Except in bitter on-ice wars that could last decades and involved feuds passed down from parent to child. Yes, it was a different era of hockey in those times. But all the politics and bad blood were pushed aside for the greater good and, as a testament to those intentions to come together as one team representing our community, nine Ontario championship banners hang in each arena marking the pinnacle of local amateur hockey having been reached by local boys and girls and volunteer coaches. At the puck drop ceremony, Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff recalled those testy first days as a fledgling association. “Everyone said there was
FACE-OFF Atom BB Kings captain Ben Smith and Norwood
Hornets captain Marshall Flynn take the draw from Judy Blemkie while (from left) Harley Holmes, Richard Hofford, Darren Marshall and Robert Quaiff look on. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
no way this was going to work,” Quaiff said. But, after the hard feelings were ironed out and trust between the most ardent Picton and Wellington backers was forged, it did work. A juvenile team sponsored by Whattam's Fisheries made the Ontario finals before falling to Aylmer in the early 1990s and showed what the combined efforts of all our local youth could accomplish. Peewee and bantam additional entry championships in 1995 set up a midget additional entry championship in 1996 and soon, a number of black and silver banners were secured for the Association to proudly display in both arenas Also taking part in the ceremonial puck drop were the two lightning rods that brought the Picton and Wellington associations together under one banner. Picton & District Minor Hockey Association president Judy Blemkie and her Wellington counterpart Harley Holmes started meeting in the early spring of 1990
with the idea that two could become one. “They were the force that pushed for this amalgamation,” PECMHA president Darren Marshall said. “They listened to the arguments from both sides as to why not to merge but they stuck to it and made it happen and they did all this without email or cell phones which I cannot fathom.” In 1990-1991 Blemkie and Holmes served as co-presidents of the newly formed PECMHA and then stepped aside as Wellington's Richard Hofford took the reins and was president from 1991 until 1995. Hofford was also present for Saturday's puck drop.
The Pirates outshot the Rebels 14–8 in the period and went into the third with a 3–3 tie. However, midway through the third Jacob Trotter put Campbellford back in front with a power-play goal and Brenan Rylott added an empty-net tally to edge the Pirates. “Overall, I'm not happy,” said Masterson. “That was a situation where — before the game — the key to the night was to stay disciplined and we took a number of bad penalties and they scored three goals on the power play, which was the difference in the game.” Masterson said the game represented an opportunity to propel the team out of last place and the penalties cost them. “In our last five that's really the only game I haven't been happy with,” he said. The Pirates got a solid contribution from goaltender Grimard on Sunday. Grimard made 42 saves en route to a 2– 0 shutout of the Amherstview Jets. “Good goaltending went a long way toward keeping us in that game,” Masterson said. “We actually didn't play very well at the end of the first and I went into the dressing room and told the boys they can be thankful for Charles.” The Pirates were outshot 15–8 through a scoreless first period, but the action ramped
up early in the second. Just 2:37 into the middle frame Brad Reid gave the Pirates the lead off a play from Thompson and McCann. The teams traded chances in the period with each team firing 14 shots on goal. In the end, the Pirates came out of the period with the 1–0 lead. “We came out in the second and played a really strong period against a tough team,” Masterson said. Despite a late push from Amherstview the Pirates were able to hold the lead late into the third. Merry would add an empty-net goal with 26 seconds on the clock to put it away. The Pirates were out-shot 13–8 in the period and 42–30 overall. “We sat back a little bit too much at the end of third, but we got good goaltending, so we managed to come out with the win,” said Masterson. The Pirates had a rocky start on Tuesday. First period goals from Justynn Steven and Tyler Romain (power play) gave the Raiders a 2–0 heading into the second. Just 2:24 into the second period, Jordan Cannons made it 3–0. Just seven seconds later Mitch Burke got the Pirates on the board, but 6:29 into the middle frame Riley Steeves
restored the three-goal lead. Down 4–1 to open the third, the Pirates came out hard. Just 50 seconds into the frame DeVito cut the lead to two and Thompson scored just over a minute later to bring Picton within a goal. DeVito scored again 5:42 into the frame to tie things up and less than a minute after that the Pirates were ahead on the strength of Thompson's second goal of the contest. After a flurry of goals in the first seven minutes, the Pirates held a 5–4 advantage. With less than five minutes on the clock Cullen Hinds buried the tying goal and the game headed to overtime. Either team was able to break the deadlock in OT. The Pirates had DeVito in the lineup Thursday and Tuesday. DeVito is scheduled to be in the lineup again tonight. He is signed to a Pirates card and will be an affiliate player with the Wellington Dukes. Masterson said DeVito's ongoing role with the Pirates isn't certain. Picton faces Port Hope in a home-and-home series starting tonight at the Prince Edward Community Centre. The Pirates then head to Port Hope on Saturday night. Puck drop for both games is 7:30 p.m.
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MEMORIAMS
Ryan Andrew Hennessy
MEMORIAMS
HINEMAN- Terry, who passed away December 14, 2010. Remembering you is easy We do it everyday. Remembering you is the heartache that never goes away. Always remembered and loved, by your family wife Sharon, daughter Tracey & James, son Scott & Tina, grandchildren T.J, Tanya and Madison. Great Grandchildren Billi, Ethan & Sophie.
COMING EVENTS
TANSEY, John Joseph Aug 21, 1936 – Dec 16, 2006 Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on And cherished memories never fade Because a love can never be More than a thought apart For as long as there is memory You’ll always live in our heart Never forgotten Sweetheart Rosalie
Kids Christmas Craft Day Tuesday, Dec. 22 10am - 4pm Bloomfield United Church $30 bring own lunch Call Diane to reserve spot 613-476-8112
LORAIN SINE & friends Christmas Music Celebration, Sat. Dec. 19th, Wellington United Church, 7-9pm tickets at the door $15 each. All proceeds to the Loyalist Humane Society.
MEMORIAMS
BAILEY, In loving memory of Douglas, who passed away December 16, 2009. Another year gone by that you weren’t here to see, Another year of missing you, left only with memories. Lovingly remembered by Sandra, Jennifer and Emma. McMAHON, Shaun - August 14, 1960-December 18, 2008 Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Forever missed by Rae, Mary and Donna
December 12, 1984 - December 20, 2014 In loving memory of an amazing son who was taken from us suddenly as a result of a tragic collision. Being told that you were no longer with us is a devastating memory we live with every day. It is the shock and disbelief that no parent should have to bare. We long to hear your voice, see your smile and be in the presence of your loving ways. You are the pride of our hearts, Loyal always to friends and family. Three years away at College and back to the County is where you wanted to be. You got an awesome job here to be close to the ones you loved. You always followed through to make your dreams come true and even though there was so much more that you wanted to accomplish we will always treasure the image of you. Missed and loved more than words can ever say Ry, Mom & Dad xoxo
HENNESSY In loving memory of Ryan Andrew Hennessy Dec. 12, 1984 - Dec. 20, 2014 Miss seeing you drive by with your big smile & wave. Hope you are still smiling in Heaven. Sadly missed. Never forgotten. We love you always Ryan.
Uncle Ry, we want to wrestle, squeeze us so tight and make us giggle. Make those funny faces at us, make us laugh. We might pretend we are scared but really we're not. You know we are still little and we don't quite understand why you're not around to play with us anymore again and again. We promise we will remember the fun times together, and we will treasure the pictures of us and your belongings forever. We love you and miss you, Carter, Leah and Cameron
Esther “Nessie” Murray
March 14, 1926 - December 17, 2013 2 Years have passed since the day you left us Our sadness still lingers but our loving memories of you kep us all strong. Sadly missed by Richard, Norma & Leo, Brenda, Grandsons & Greatgrandchildren
BABCOCK, John Kevin
Suddenly at home in Cherry Valley on Thursday December 10, 2015, Kevin Babcock at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Brenda (nee King). Loved father of Cody. Cherished son of Carol McKeown of Belleville and John Babcock (Joy) of London and brother of Sandra (Stewart Martin) of Mississauga and the late Penny and Jim. Will be remembered by Brenda’s daughters Jennifer and Tammy and by his nephew and nieces. Graveside Service was held at Cherry Valley Cemetery on Wednesday December 16th at 3:30 p.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
POWERS, Gena Bessie
Ethel Keogh
Ryan Hennessy
DEATHS
Aunts, Uncles and the Grosse family
February 6, 1921 - December 19, 2013 Remembering you is easy We do it everyday Missing you is the heartache That never goes away Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know. The Keogh children.
Ryan Hennessy
In loving memory of an incredible brother who passed away on December 20, 2014. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye. It's been a year since you've been gone We still don't understand why. Our memories of you Will always make us smile, If only we could have you back For just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again Like we always used to do. You'll always mean the world to us, Our idol through and through. The fact that you're no longer here Will forever cause us pain. But you'll always be here in our hearts Until we meet again… Love always, Syd, Linds and Andy
MEMORIAMS
DEATH
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Peacefully at Hospice Prince Edward on Monday December 14th, 2015. Gena Powers, of Wellington, at the age of 76. Beloved mother of George Liddle and his wife Teresa of Bloomfield. Grandmother of Jessica Fox and her fiancé Chris Reid of Wellington and greatgrandmother of Nolan, Brooklyn and Addison. Gena was a member and served proudly with the Order of the Royal Purple 147, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78, Picton and with her church family at Wellington United Church. Gena is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday December 17th at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Steven Spicer to officiate. Interment to follow at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated. Friends were invited to visit with the family Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
DEATH
Passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2015 at the Kingston General Hospital with family and friends by his side
ALLEN HENRY HACKETT
at the age of 78. Loving husband of Marilyn (Brickman) Hackett for 55 wonderful years. Father of Deborah Coulbeck (Keith Jones) and Robert Hackett (Cindy). Loving grandfather to Joshua and Deanna Coulbeck and Sarah, Jonathan, Emma and Mary Hackett. Some of Al’s greatest passions were being a part of the Shriners and the Masons and his marshalling duties at the WOTL Golf Course. He will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. A special thank you to Reverend Steve Spicer. Friends may call at the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE from 1-3 p.m on Thursday, December 17th. On Thursday evening, visitation will be held at the Wellington United Church from 6-8 p.m. with a Masonic Service being held at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 18th at the Wellington United Church at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Memorial Donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home
WILLIAMS, Glenn
At his summer retreat at Pt. Petre on Tuesday December 8th, 2015. Glenn Williams of Oshawa, formerly of the County at the age of 57. Cherished father of Sheena and Leah (Alan). Dear brother of Gail Burns, Faye Henley (George), Doug (Sharon), Mary Markland (Ron), Kathy Hill (John), Diane King (Barry), Lori Paugh (Dan), Laverne, Roy and the late Terry, Ray and Joyce Steenburgh. Sadly missed by his grandson Alan III. A public visitation was held at the Whattam Funeral Home on Monday December 14th, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Cherry Valley Cemetery. Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to
Whattam Funeral Home
33 Main Street, Picton, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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County Farm Centre Ltd. currently has an opportunity for a Retail Customer Service Representative to join our team at the Foxboro branch. The successful candidate must have the ability to serve our customers in an honest manner with an eye for detail. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Point of sale computer skills • Ordering retail inventory • Stocking shelves and warehouse • Answering telephone calls • Promotion and sales of other related farm products also required • Overall tidiness and professional appearance of the retail store and warehouse • Ensuring customer satisfaction by promotion of good relations
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We can’t wait to see the babies born in 2015! Here’s your opportunity to show off those little ones (just a little). We will be publishing our Annual Showcase of Babies on Thursday, January 26, 2016. Just bring in, or email your baby’s colour picture, along with the information below on or before January 20, 2016! Don’t miss out!
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Dukes conclude 2015 schedule with a double-overtime win over Pickering JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
The Wellington Dukes put the finishing touches on the 2015 portion of their regular season in style Sunday evening, downing the host Pickering Panthers in double overtime 4-3. It was a nice send off for the local squad who had run a stretch of eight straight wins together to finish the month of November but had only a single point through their first three games in December. Getting two points out of Pickering was a pretty important task for the Dukes in order to head home for the 2015 OJHL shutdown on a positive note. Wellington (19-12-2) remains fourth in the OJHL's Northeastern Conference with 40 points and the winning streak is a big reason why. Dukes coach Marty Abrams agreed that a victory and two points against Pickering who have beaten Wellington twice already this season was key Sunday night. “It was a really important result. We wanted to get into the win column against that club because its been a problem for us so far this season. The guys have been working very hard over the past two months and they wanted to leave on a high note,” Abrams said. Dukes rookie Colin Doyle had a pair of goals in the first including a shorthanded
marker and Tyler Burnie's power-play marker in the second was standing up as a potential game winner until late in the second when the Panthers forced overtime thanks to Kennedy Duguid's goal with just 15 seconds left that made the game 3-3. After a scoreless 4-on-4 session, the teams shed a skater each and went three-on-three for five minutes. Late in that period, Justin Bean would intercept a lame duck cross ice pass in the neutral zone and lug the puck into the Pickering zone. Using a Panther defender as a screen, Bean snapped a low shot short side and won the game at the 1:13 mark of the fifth period. Without the services of sniper Luc Brown or setup man Ben Sokay who are a part of the Team Canada East squad playing in the World Junior A Challenge in Whitby and Cobourg, Abrams said the victory was a “tough win but an important one.” “These games have been a great opportunity to see what guys can and cannot do, who can step up and fill the void without Brown and Sokay in the lineup,” Abrams said. The rookie line of Doyle, Shaw Boomhower and Austin Labelle continue to hold their own in their first season of Junior A hockey and Doyle's goals in the first helped pave the way Sunday. “Game in and game out Colin Doyle continues to work hard and provide a consistent effort. I knew the goals were finally going to start going in and it's nice to see his
hard work get rewarded,” Abrams added. On Wednesday evening the club was in Buffalo and dropped a 4-3 decision to the Junior Sabres. Wellington forward Dylan Mascarin showed that he didn't need to be riding shotgun with Brown and Sokay as he scored a pair and setup Burnie's first of two on the weekend. “He stepped up and we asked him to do that, to provide offence in the absence of Brown
and Sokay,” Abrams said. “He had good chemistry with Burnie and Nick Mucci and that line played extremely well.” Mascarin notched a power-play goal in the first to give Wellington an early lead but the Sabres would bag the next three to build a 3-1 lead through about 30 minutes. Wellington would again respond on the power play and Mascarin found the range for his 12th of the campaign to get the visitors to within a
goal and in the third, Mucci (with his third assist of the night) and Mascarin set up Burnie at 5:45 of the third to tie it at 3-3. Wellington pressed for the go-ahead goal but a breakdown with under five minutes to play allowed Zach Evancho to score and make it 4-3 Buffalo. With Dukes starter Olivier Lefreniere on the bench in the final minute, Wellington would come close to getting the game tying goal but just couldn't
slide the biscuit past Jr. Sabres goalie Tucker Weppner. “I thought it was a great game that could have been either way,” Abrams said. “We carried the play in the third.” Wellington will be off until Saturday, Jan. 2 when they are in Stouffville to take on their Spirit. On Wednesday, Jan. 6 the team is in Trenton to play the Golden Hawks and finally returns to Essroc Arena on Friday, Jan. 8 when they host the Kingston Voyageurs.
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Quinte Blades skaters find success at pair of meets last weekend
The Quinte Blades speed skating club had a strong showing on the track at two competitions last weekend. On Sunday, a team of five Blades skaters were in Gloucester for the fourth Eastern Regional meet this year. The meet drew 130 competitors from eastern Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut. Jacob Fulford, eight, captured gold in his grouping as he led from start to finish in each of his races. He registered five personal best times, improving as the day went on. Brian Hoffman competed in the same group and proved to be steady competition as he garnered the silver medal with strong skating and two second-place finishes. He also registered three personal bests that day. Paul Pickard had a good day in the open class as he managed a gold medal with two firsts and a third in a tough, experienced group. A pair of Prince Edward County residents also participated in the competition. Carson Karja had three personal bests during the
PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND The five Quinte Blades skaters who competed in Gloucester last weekend had a good showing, coming home with a number of medals and personal-best times on the speed-skating oval.(Submitted photo)
meet with a four-second improvement in his time in the 500-metre race among his highlights. Matthew Tootle, meanwhile skated in a competitive group and finished with two personal bests. Pickard said Totle showed mature racing techniques in his 1,500-metre final. On Saturday, four Special Olympic Blades travelled to London for the third Special Olympics provincial invitational meet of the season.
Dianne Roebuck won all four of her races and had personal bests in the 111-metre and 333-metre distances. Nicole Ferguson took two first-place and two secondplace finishes with personal bests in the 333-metre and
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Playing international competition doesn’t appear to have slowed Luc Brown. Through the first two days of the World Junior A Challenge in Cobourg and Whitby, the Wellington Duke is tied for the tournament scoring lead with a goal and three assists in his first two games.
The Napanee native and Union College commit who shot to the upper echelon of OJHL scorers this year also got some screen time across Canada as highlights of his goal for Canada East were aired on TSN Sportscentre . -Staff
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500-metre distances. Adam James set a personal record of 1:06.15 in the 500metre event to place first after a photo finish. James also won the 1,000-metre race. James placed fourth in a crowded fast-paced 1,500metre race, which is 13.5 laps. He finished on a personalbest pace. Kai Freeland also skated in London, managing first-, second-, and third-place finishes. The Special Olympians are bound for their fourth and final provincial event in Milton in January as they prepare to the national games in Corner Brook, Nfld. in March. Meanwhile, the skating club will break from racing for the holiday season to return in January with longtrack action in Ottawa, Lake Placid, and Portland, Maine. -Staff
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Motion to reduce water and wastewater capital budget by five per cent not supported SERVICES, from page 1
He said he knows there are people struggling with the costs. “We have the highest senior-based population in Ontario that are on fixed
incomes and we're desperately needing to know how to address all the infrastructure woes that we have so that it doesn't significantly impact them,” he said. “At the end of the day that's who it's going to hit, so I'm this new com-
PRINCE EDWARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
“PICTON FAIR” “ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING”
WILL BE HELD – MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 7:00 P.M. at BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL NEW 289 MAIN ST., BLOOMFIELD FINANCIAL REPORTS ELECTION OF OFFICERS ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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mittee is going to help us a little bit.” Consumption levels per household are declining, meaning fewer dollars flowing into the user-pay system and ultimately fewer dollars to address aging infrastructure and operations costs. New connection growth has been low and the lack of revenue growth along with increasing operating and compliance costs add to the financial struggles. Large capital projects — including $25.2 million upgrades to the Picton water treatment plant and $10 million for the Picton water intake improvements — further complicate the matter as the municipality must continually add revenue to cover the work, which is expected to be undertaken by 2025. The 2016 water and wastewater operating budget forecasts revenues of $6.7 million with operating expenditures of $5.2 million. The munici-
pality also has to fund $2.1 million worth of debt servicing charges, which means a shortfall of $600,000 must be transferred from reserves to cover operating costs. The 2016 capital budget will be funded $676,000 through grants and the remaining $4,715,000 will come from draws against the water and wastewater capital reserves. However, council heard last Wednesday that the reserve funds are at very low levels and all capital draws from the reserves will have to be funded through long-term debt. While several councillors expressed concern about borrowing to pay for the capital work, engineering, development and works commissioner Robert McAuley said staff included only projects they felt were absolutely necessary. “If we didn't feel these items were normal and essential to operations, we would-
n't have put them forward, because we know it's borrowed money and we know it will have an impact,” he said. Councillor Lenny Epstein tabled a motion to reduce the capital budget overall by five per cent. He said the municipality has big decisions to make when it comes to major capital investments in water and wastewater scheduled in the next 10 years that will incur millions more in debt. “Given that this is 100 per cent borrowed money, frankly, it's to make this department squirm a little and try to figure out how to make it work,” he said. The motion failed to garner support from the majority of council. As discussions wrapped, councillor Brad Nieman said he felt council hadn't done enough to cut from the capital budget. “I can't support any of the budget here — we could
have made a lot more cuts and, in my mind, we've let ratepayers down,” he said. “Here we are saying we have no money and we just keep borrowing and putting all kinds of stuff in the budget.” The capital budget includes $1,567,700 of underground work related to the Picton Main Street rehabilitation, $600,000 for the Union Street water main extension, and $719,200 for Wellington's Belleville Street reconstruction. Other capital projects slated for 2016 include: Bloomfield and Consecon water tower maintenance and painting at a cost of $325,000 and $350,000 respectively; upgrades to the Picton water treatment plant totalling $200,000; $100,000 for new water meters in Carrying Place and Consecon; $120,000 for new meters in Rossmore and Fenwood; and $175,000 for new meters in Wellington.
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Council approves $66,000 line item to hire a network supervisor in the IT department BUDGET, from page 3
The cost includes $5,000 for equipment and an ongoing cost of $10,000 per year for hosting and maintenance services. A total of $20,000 was added to the budget for tree planting to keep in line with the municipality's tree policy. Also approved was a new position of network supervisor in the municipality's IT department at a cost of $66,000 per year. Corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull said the new position would help free up more time in the department to address technology issues. “We have the same complement in IT today as we
did in 2000,� Turnbull told councillors. She said the three-member department used to manage fine with 52 workstations back then, but the municipality now has more than 182. Support calls have also ballooned in that time from 50 per month to 187 in November 2015. She said the addition would improve efficiency in other departments as issues could be resolved more quickly. A total of $67,130 was approved for wages and benefits for a new locate and data collector technician position. Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said the request for the new position came as
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Prince Edward County Construction Association president Randy Head (second from left) spread some cheer last week by making donations on behalf of the organization to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation ($1,000), represented by Fran Donaldson, left, the Picton Salvation Army ($500), represented by Major Dean Locke,.and the New Life Girls’Home ($1,000),represented by Gerri Boyce-Mannix. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
a result of provincial legislation which requires any owner of buried infrastructure in the public right of way to register it with and become members of Ontario One Call. McAuley said the new employee would be responsible for updating data on the condition and status of municipal infrastructure. The updated data could then be added to the municipality's GIS software. A three-year commitment of $30,000 per year was approved for the County Community Foundation. The grant would support $10,000 each for the foundation's vital signs co-ordinator, funds development co-ordinator and grants co-ordinator. A total of $20,000 for new
museum assistance program collection software was approved for 2016. The measure would be partially contingent on a grant, which would cover half of the expected $40,000 cost of the program including $35,000 in wages in benefits. The temporary position would help the museums address a considerable backlog with cataloguing and data entry for an estimated 50,000 artifacts. If no grant is received staff proposed to move forward with the purchase of upgraded collections software for $5,000. Council approved the addition of $35,000 in wages and benefits for a new assistant curator pilot project. The one-year pilot would bring in an assistant curator
to help administer the County's five museums. Additionally, council approved a total of $217,000 in community grants. That amount was reached following substantial cuts to most grant requests. Councillor Janice Maynard said the community
Sights and Sounds for a Wondrous Night
Police investigate string of break-ins in Fawcettville
A thief or thieves in the area will be having a holy jolly Christmas at the expense of local residents after a rash of break-ins took place east of Picton. Prince Edward OPP oficers are seeking public assistance with several thefts from motor vehicles in Fawcettville. Police say sometime between Monday night at 11 p.m. And Tuesday at 5 a.m. Unknown suspects entered several unlocked vehicles in the Fawcett Avenue area near Picton and stole numerous items including power tools, personal banking and credit cards as well as an assortment of Christ-
grants represent one of the hardest parts of the budget as the municipality has plenty of needs. “I really think it's incumbent on us to try and show some fiscal responsibility and keep this part of the budget at a reasonable level,� she said.
With carols, candlelight and photography
mas gifts. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police would also like to take this opportunity to remind anyone to keep their vehicles locked and ensure any valuables left in vehicles overnight are kept out of sight.
Christmas Eve at 7 pm Music by Wellington Lambert, Cole Norton, Lynette Pettit, Tom Dietzel 31 King St., Picton
-Jason Parks, Staff
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A Century home with the charm of yesteryear. A Main Street beauty with her regal facade and original beautiful stained glass windows. This home is the perfect spot to raise a family and the opportunities for a new owner are many. 4 bedrooms with 3 pc baths on each floor and a main floor laundry. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level and a sweeping staircase to the 2nd level with pine floors. The spacious front foyer/parlour is the perfect spot to greet guests. Gorgeous sunroom facing South-East. The property is a generous size and the back building which is 26'X42' hosts so many options for use. There is plumbing to a bathroom and the top level would be perfect for a studio, workshop or even a guest suite. The lower level has steel beams and concrete ceiling with lots of height for storage of recreational vehicles or a great place to work on a project that requires space. With some renovation, this grand dame will smile. Steps to downtown Picton. $265,000 MLS QR21507430
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BLOOMFIELD All brick bungalow in great location. Features newly updated kitchen and bathroom, two bedrooms plus a den with walkout to a spacious deck offering peaceful country views on main floor and a full-finished basement with cozy wood-stove in family room. A must to see!! Priced to sell @ $229,900 QR21506073 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net
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VIEW OF LAKE CONSECON CLOSE TO TRENTON & 401 Large 3+ bedrm home on approx 5 acres of land. Home is set in trees on a ridge, great view of the lake. Lg family rm, living rm /dining rm combined, eat-in kitchen, den area. Lower level has recroom with walkout to back yard, workshop, utility area for laundry, etc, cold room, lg unspoiled area great for hobby room, etc. Asking $279,900. MLS® QR21502034 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
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SURROUNDED BY TREES 3 bedroom rural home, close to Belleville, has been beautifully renovated. Open concept kitchen/living area with walkout to enclosed sunroom, cozy family room with fireplace, main floor laundry and much, much more. Nestled on private, fully treed lot. Good value at $289,000 MLS 550130268
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Near Picton, South Bay. Waterfront property with clean, clear swimming and boating at flat shoreline, plus sleeping cabin. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Updated/renovated kitchen, super workshop or studio, all on 37 acres. Waterfront is very private and set well back off the road, offering a truly tranquil space for you to relax all summer. You can invite all your friends and family over, as the house is spacious and laid out in a way that your guests could have their own space! (Inlaw suite potential!) $599,000 MLS® QR21501838
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This is a quiet area off of Rednersville Road, the lot is one of the bigger lots on this dead end lane and has an old cottage that has not been torn down to allow a new house or cottage to be constructed on the footprint close to the water. There is a good dug well and the septic is older and will need upgrading. The lane is accessed off of an newer cul-de-sac, Brickworks Lane that is a paved road. The shoreline is clean walk in swimmable water on the Bay of Quinte, known for its world class fishing. $350,000 MLS QR21507519
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BIG ISLAND NORTH ROAD $315,000 Lovely year round bungalow with 150 feet frontage on Bay of Quinte. Beautiful views overlooking the water and sensational sunsets! Features open concept, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & detached 2 car heated garage. MLS®550410074
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EXECUTIVE BRICK/STONE 1.5 storey home, lg lot, upscale subdivision, walking distance to beach, parks & shopping. Open concept kitchen / eating area, family rm looking over lg backyard & walking trail. Main floor master bedrm, ensuite, 2 more lg bedrms on 2nd floor & 4 pc bath. Attached 2 car garage, paved drive. This one is worth looking at. Asking $389,000 MLS® QR21507345 GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
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FAMILY LIVING AT ITS FINEST This all brick home has a great family layout with a master wing to a private deck, oversized ensuite with an amazing glazed shower and walk in closet. The children enjoy their privacy and own bathroom in their wing and even a private wing for granny when she visits. $479,000 for this custom built beauty! MLS QR21507032 ANGUS MACKENZIE, Sales Rep 613-476-7800
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619 SOUTH BIG ISLAND ROAD $599,000 Renovated red brick farmhouse with inground pool heated and fenced, gazebo and workshop. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and detached garage. Newer windows and doors. MLS®QR21500420
FOLKARD LANE - GOLF GREEN ESTATES $529,000 Exceptional opportunity to purchase 7.5 acres! Golf Green Estates can be divided into estate lots with views of Picton Bay and Picton Golf Club with town water and access to natural gas. MLS®QR21501177
CLOSE TO OUTLET PROVINCIAL PARK $499,900 Gracious century country home that will delight you inside and out! Renovated and preserved with original details. 3,800 sq ft of living space. Close to Provincial Park Beach. MLS®QR21506078
MORRISON POINT $124,900 2 Lots left on this quiet country side road with water access on Prince Edward Bay 15 minutes to Picton. 9+ acres on each lot with wells installed. MLS®QR21406727/ MLS®QR21406729
CENTURY HOME IN PICTON $399,000 Circa 1890. Features lots of original character including tin ceilings, pine floors, wainscoting, high baseboards & wood trim. Come & fall in love! MLS®QR21505211
OPEN CONCEPT COUNTRY BUNGALOW $329,000 `Green` environmentally friendly - low heating and low maintenance with passive solar heat, superior insulation. Central to Trenton, Belleville and Picton. MLS®QR21506860
PRIVATE WATERFRONT $899,000 Close to town on large wooded lot with 217 ft of waterfront this beautiful custom built home is a unique blend of luxury and comfort. MLS®QR21507332
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132 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of privacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property. The east lot, no survey. $148,000 MLS QR21504026 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com
Lovely property on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. 1.5 story older home with open main floor and enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard. 2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $150,000 MLS QR21504880 Gail Forcht**
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Starter home in quiet country setting ideally situated within 10 minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Has two outbuildings suitable for hobbyist or storage. A large yard, wrapped with trees, allows for private enjoyment of the above ground pool with a good lining. This home has wheelchair access and a circular drive too! $144,900 MLS QR21507214 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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Milford Millpond Views! Appealing 1-acre building lot features gently rolling terrain and stunning bucolic views. Enjoy village life with a great country feel! Certainly one of the prettiest lots currently available, this one will have you dreaming of your new home in The County! $45,000 MLS QR21506877 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Residential - A stunning mature treed waterfront lot of approximately 1.4 acres on beautiful Wellers Bay. An ideal new home site with a private setting mere minutes from Trenton and the 401. $220,000 MLS QR21506986 Peter Lynch*
Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features are intact, and a recent renovation has updated this home to realize it`s full potential. Lower unit has two bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, family room with dining, and a more formal living room. Bright windows and views of the yard complement the space. The upper unit is drenched in sunshine through the many bright windows and features a large washroom, spacious bedrooms and living room, and kitchen. Lovely flooring, tall ceilings and an airy, open flow make this space very easy to live in. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities, including restaurants, shopping and dining. $229,000 QR21506266 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $229,900 MLS 550640027 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
0 MCCARTHY Lane Gorgeous escarpment waterfront parcel on Smiths Bay along the Winery Route between Waupoos and Black River Cheese Factory. Private location for your dream home in the woods with lovely views of Smiths Bay. Protected Boat moorage in sheltered harbour. Located below the Rutherford Stevens Lookout. 3.6 Acres. Only ten minutes to Picton. Shared lane - please be respectful of neighbours. $248,000 MLS QR21505235 Gail Forcht**
A retirement community that doesn’t infringe on your privacy and independence. 16 Lane was developed in partnership with Amica Quinte Gardens. Directly across the street, you can meet friends for coffee in the bistro, have dinner in the dining room, or enjoy a swim in the saltwater pool. There are numerous other amenities and social clubs to keep you busy. Getting out and about is easy with the Amica On-the-Go Bus. Feel safe and secure knowing that help is on the way with just a push of a button in your townhome. $249,900 MLS QR21506325 Gail Forcht**
Perfect one-level living in the country. This home offers the ultimate in privacy, set back from the road with nice mature trees out front and fruit trees scattered around the property. 3 bedrooms, an open concept living, dining and kitchen. Main floor laundry. Mudroom entryway. Heated by a propane fireplace with electric baseboards as backup. A full crawlspace with poured floor offers dry storage and the potential for a propane forced-air heating system. Large front deck with awning structure. Double garage with space for a workshop. Enjoy the quiet country setting only 15 minutes to Picton - close to Waupoos, Lake on the Mountain, and many wineries, cider companies, cheese factories etc $250,000 MLS QR21505324 Gail Forcht**
This solid 40 year old brick side-split would be the perfect fit for those looking to enter the growing and profitable summer rental market or for those who simply want to live within minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. This family home is situated on a nice level lot, offers a large living room with a cozy fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large outbuilding. This is truly a gem! $269,000 MLS QR21507389 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
Fabulous cottage with spectacular panoramic views. Quiet private lane and large lot. level waterfront, great for swimming or boating! Great room with wood stove for 4-season use. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths providing room for the whole family. Currently rented seasonally as a vacation retreat. Patio, dock, and a welcoming hammock at the shore. Come enjoy a private piece of Prince Edward County waterfront! $288,000 MLS QR21506162 Gail Forcht**
Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features an elevated building site and a gentle slope to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS QR21505269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Fabulous location on a double lot! 8 year old 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wraparound covered verandah, open two-story great room with wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master suite with 4 piece ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and powder room. Bright and airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to the verandah and a great back deck. Water views over the reach. New Double Garage with space for a workshop. Walk to the resident`s beach and boat launch. Brand new High Efficiency Propane Furnace Fall 2014! Close to marina, wineries, cheese factories and farmer`s markets. $289,000 MLS QR21502851 Gail Forcht**
Opportunity to own 150’ of accessible shoreline on South Bay to build your dream cottage. This secluded double lot features terraced perennial gardens, mature trees, canoe dock and pristine water for swimming - pebble bottom, shallow enough for the whole family and still great for boating, fishing, kayaks, canoes. There is a simple well maintained three-bedroom, two-bath mobile home w/ a large screened porch. Fully serviced with hydro, well, water purification, septic, new electrical and 8’ by 10’ storage shed. High speed internet is available. $299,900 MLS QR21504497 Gail Forcht**
Unsurpassed Setting in South Marysburgh with 100 feet of waterfront in the region this is a rare opportunity on Smith’s Bay. It`s magic how good you`ll feel at this year round cottage featuring 3 bedrooms / 2 baths. A quick drive down the secluded and wooded laneway of Goodman Crescent leads you to the retreat nicely set back from road with tranquil views over the water’s edge. Ample living space throughout the dwelling across three levels is perfect for finding a cozy room to relax and unwind or entertain with friends and family in the main level great room with walkout to expansive deck. Boating, fishing, swimming and a private dock are all on your doorstep. Excellent proximity to amenities and best destinations in The County - Recapture the pleasures of life. $349,000 MLS QR21507522 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
One of the finest waterfront properties in Prince Edward County! 310 ft by 3 acres of prime waterfront land, clear of trees, level to the lake! Waterfront is completely accessible. Located on private road off of County Rd 7 on Adolphus Reach just past Lake on the Mountain, 15 min from Picton. 310 ft of pebble beach waterfront faces north-west on the Bay of Quinte where a home can be built near the water`s edge. Perfect for boating & swimming. 8.9 acres, access lane, 5.5 acres of lovely woods treed with maple, oak & beech trees, privacy from the road. Solid, properly graded access road, hydro to property, rural residential zoning. Ready for anyone looking to build their dream home in the County!!! $369,000 MLS QR21505549 Peter Lynch*
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A family home in the country, 20 minutes to Belleville and 35 minutes to CFB Trenton. Secluded 1.82 acres of peaceful bliss. This is a solid custom built home. The West side yard is perfect for a pool and patio. A plethora of large vinyl casement windows fills the home with natural light at every angle. $329,900 MLS QR21504646 Ken Arseneault* www.homeinthecounty.com
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Utterly alluring country home, sits on 4.2 acres, perfect for naturalists and Kayakers! Charming woodland trails and mature trees lead you to the deck and marshfront. Big, bright Zen-like spaces inside featuring reclaimed plank floors, woodstove, and wonderful natural light. One-of-a-kind! $379,000 MLS 550090269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Spacious bungalow set on 4 acres, in a central location on a quiet road. This spacious board and baton custom home boasts a fabulous open concept kitchen with an Island eating bar, large family room/fireplace and dining area. Beautiful hardwood floors. $425,000 MLS 550350106 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2acre lot, with a drilled well. `The Smithfield` offers 1,780 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 MLS QR21506065 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
The perfect place to be close to everything in your own private oasis. Well-built stone-faced home on 1.3 acres. Full wheelchair accessibility. 2+ bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms - Great room with wood burning stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and spacious deck. Elevator to large workshop area, utilities and garage bays. Walk to the bistro and restaurant at Lake on the Mountain. Provincial park access to the lake for swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Only 8 minutes to Picton. 2 mins to the Ferry. $450,000 MLS QR21503541 Gail Forcht**
Imagine yourself sitting on the back deck overlooking rolling fields, forests and private pond. This solid Brick bungalow has plenty of space for family and guests with three bedrooms, 3 baths, a home office, Open concept Kitchen/Family room with doublesided wood-fireplace plus formal living and dining rooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Master has great walk-in and 5 piece ensuite. Full Basement with the potential for two more bedrooms, a great space for a huge recreation/games room, a cold cellar for your County wine and lots of storage. Walkout from both levels to 70 acres wait for you to explore, harvest your own firewood, or create a fabulous market garden. 20 acres workable land and rolling hill to pond, forest and wetland. Double attached garage with inside entry plus a New detached 26x30` garage with power and space for a workshop. Centrally located only minutes from Picton, Bloomfield or Wellington. Close to wineries and vineyards. Barn needs TLC. $461,800 MLS QR21502997 Gail Forcht**
This two-year old home sits on a coveted street backing onto a natural wood setting. Main floor includes laundry room, pantry, plus three bedrooms and two baths (one ensuite), open-concept kitchen/dining/living room with 2-sided fireplace. Professional appliances in the kitchen are perfect for the foodie. Finished lower level is fantastic for visiting family, including two large multi-purpose rooms, washroom and storage. Paved drive, interlock walk, perennial gardens, and many upgrades. $529,000 MLS QR21506280 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
Enjoy County living in comfort in this beautiful custom built home situated on 28.9 acres of useable farmland. This home offers four bedrooms on the main floor, coffered ceiling in the great room. Walk in pantry in open concept kitchen as well as the covered deck to enjoy those summer BBQ`s. The benefits from the geo thermal heating/cooling system will last a lifetime. This is a home that needs to be seen! $539,000 MLS QR21505609 Peter Lynch*
2305 HIGHWAY 62, SOPHIASBURGH WARD Custom built 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home has only had one owner. The home is open concept with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, propane fireplace, wood burning air tight fireplace, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in dressing room. The outdoor living space is awaiting for the next backyard party with a salt water inground pool, hot tub, cabana with change room, and large pool house with bar, eating area and large billiards room. The detached garage has four bays to store all the toys, an office area, separate heating system and large private gym. Only minutes to Picton and Belleville, this home has it all for the family. $549,000 MLS QR21505069 Lori Slik*
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! $949,000 MLS 2142796 Peter Lynch*
Your own, all-inclusive resort minutes from Belleville! Seven remarkably quiet acres with mature trees, sprawling lawns, and exquisite landscaping! Add a pool and watch the sailboats drift by on the Bay of Quinte! Sophisticated stone executive home features three levels of wonderful family space including 4+1 bedrooms, a main floor den and family room, and expansive games areas. Triple garage, too! Early possession is possible. $1,050,000 MLS QR21506294 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Elegant and welcoming, the Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada - and no wonder! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained, its thirteen rooms offer private ensuite baths, and its fifty-seat restaurant and patio is one of the County`s busiest. Classic 1878 Victorian on 1.07 acres with parking for 24 cars. Substantial upgrades and renovations since 2002. Beautiful reception areas and exquisite detail throughout. Situated among other impressive historical buildings on Picton`s Main Street. Impressive financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! $2,600,000 MLS QR21500909 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Fabulous retreat overlooking Picton Bay. 2 bedrooms. Bright sunroom and deck. Open concept great room offers updated kitchen and dining room with natural gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Front office doubles as spare bedroom. Updated wiring and many upgrades. Incredible views. Walking distance to everything in town, on a great quiet street. $428,000 MLS QR21505286 Gail Forcht**
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Nestled among mature, stately maple trees, privacy abounds in this Prince Edward County property. Set on 5 1/2 acres with 360ft of waterfront, you and your friends and family will enjoy gorgeous views, boating, fishing and swimming on this protected waterway. $899,000 MLS 550430098 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com
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ARGYLE CRES. in PICTON - Immaculate home featuring finished living space on two levels & walk-in to foyer from garage. $299,000 MLS QR21507511
NEAR MILFORD – on a picturesque side road. ‘Pretty as a picture’ century home. Immaculately maintained & constantly updated. Detached workshop/garage. $279,000 QR21502645
WOODS LANE – 15 mins to Belleville. 2.5 acres. 2 levels of finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Detached 800 s/f garage/workshop. $239,900 QR21506559
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Private waterfront property with 1 bed main cottage, guest cottage with bath, and another cabin ready for renovation. $399,000 MLS QR21507526
12.2 acres with barn and 3 bed, 1.5 bath home. Needs TLC. $179,000 MLS QR21507237
1350s sq.ft. professional building with large waiting /reception room. $235,000 MLS QR21503333
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PICTON Beautifully restored century home in Picton with in-law rental apartment. $699,000 MLS QR21505866
BLOOMFIELD – Large commercial building with owners’ suite on upper level. $399,000 MLS QR21507349
2 acre building lot, great neighborhood within 5 minutes of Picton. $64,000 MLS QR21502157
CLOSE TO CHEESE FACTORY Pretty setting on almost an acre. Lovely brick bungalow, steel roof, open concept living/dining/kitchen with hardwood floors & walk out to back deck, finished basement & attached double car garage. Quick possession possible. $199,900 MLS QR21506628
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Meticulously kept 4 bed raised ranch. Move in condition. $219,900 MLS QR21506258
Beautiful east end Belleville brick bungalow comes with attached garage. Wheelchair accessible. $299,000 MLS QR21503214
GLENORA ROAD – Close to Picton. 2,000+ sf on main level & finished lower level. Municipal water. $339,000 MLS QR21502749
DEMORESTVILLE VILLAGE - Formerly a duplex now a spacious single family home. 2 driveways, 2 garages. Large lot. Needs work to reach full potential. $159,000 MLS QR21507033
Over 330 ft. Bay of Quinte waterfront, 3 bdrm bungalow. $589,000 MLS QR21504293
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage. Nearly 3/4 acre lot. $159,000 MLS QR21507026
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BUILDING LOT Premium frontage with a lovely cul-de-sac location. Water access nearby MLS QR21507556
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36 ACRE PARCEL RUSTIC COUNTRY HOME Large barn, pond, trails & open fields. 700 ft 3 bed/1 bath home with cottage appeal. Main road frontage on Cty Rd 35 & Hwy 49. level walkout to deck overlook lg private yard. $159,900 MLS QR21502150 $215,900 MLS QR21503493
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RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT 800 feet of waterfront views on 9 plus acres of elevated/wooded lot $269,000 MLS QR21507591
ACREAGE NEAR PICTON 52 ac with seasonal stream, well installed. Ideal Hobby Farm location. $97,500 MLS QR21500304
RIVERFRONT ACREAGE 10 ac 350+ ft of shoreline on Black River. Ideal private setting near water for home. $139,900 MLS QR21501933
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1936 SALEM ROAD Century 3 bedroom home perched on a 2 acre treed lot on quiet road. $199,900 MLS QR21506861
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VACANT LAND OPPORTUNITY 2 ac sloping waterfront lot with poured conc foundation and well ready to build on. $149,000 MLS QR21502841
COUNTRY HOME CLOSE TO TOWN 3 bed/1 bath home on spacious lot. Minutes from amenities in Picton. $180,000 MLS QR21504244
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BUNGALOW EQUESTRIAN FACILITY In adult lifestyle community. Quiet street, Great location and suitable for any discipline. backyard overlooking wide open green space Features magnificent bungalow home. $135,000 MLS QR21503812 $1,390,000 MLS QR21502244
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BUILD YOUR CUSTOM HOME Conveniently located in a Picton subdivision. 1500+sq ft livng space. $419,900 MLS QR21507453
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'THE RIDGEVIEW' To be built just for you on a 10 acre lot. Other models available. $367,900 MLS QR21507463
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Canadiana style Century home that offers room for the family or as a B & B. 23.9 acres with over 600 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Large hip barn that had one half of the loft converted into a studio. 3 other www.homeinthecounty.com outbuildings as well as a place to store your tractor and equipment! Gabled verandah and deck at the rear. New kitchen and pellet stove in the family room. 2 centre hall plans with one staircase dated back to circa 1835. $878,000 MLS 550870066
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Very hard to find all brick solid family home. Beautiful hardwood floors in living and dining rooms. Open main floor is great for entertaining and family gatherings! Extra wide entry welcomes you into this very well taken care of home. Large master bedroom on the main floor with 2 additional veronicanorton@bellnet.ca bedrooms on the lower level. 2 gas fireplaces heat the home comfortably. Great sized deck off the kitchen and sunroom for outside entertaining and a private, fenced in yard. All of this just steps to the Wellington Harbour, beach and shopping. $259,900 MLS QR21506249
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Plan No. SHSW2582
TWO COMFORTABLE SUITES
Here's a fabulous cottage that can hold two couples comfortably for a weekend getaway. A huge sundeck in back gives you lots of room for outdoor relaxation in good weather. Inside, the kitchen's large island serves as the hub of the open layout, with terrific flow to the living and dining rooms. Don't miss the cute sitting nook with a window seat. Choose your favorite bedroom suite: the one downstairs opens up to the sundeck, while the upstairs bedroom enjoys a private balcony. First Floor: 1,130 sq. ft. Second Floor: 340 sq. ft. Total: 1,470 sq. ft.
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Plan No. SHSW2582
TWO COMFORTABLE SUITES First Floor: 1,130 sq. ft. Second Floor: 340 sq. ft. Total: 1,470 sq. ft. ©Copyright Select Home Designs. All rights reserved
Plan No. SHSW2582
TWO COMFORTABLE SUITES
For more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search First Floor features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans. RELEASE DATE: PLAN NO: WIDTH: 51' - 0"
December 7-13, 2013 SHSW2582 DEPTH: 28' - 0"
First Floor: 1,130 sq. ft. Second Floor: 340 sq. ft. Total: 1,470 sq. ft.
Second Floor
DESIGN FOR LIVING TWO COMFORTABLE SUITES ©Copyright SELECT HOME DESIGNS
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DESIGN FOR LIVING
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