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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
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Santa Claus had plenty of practice for his journey to the homes of Prince Edward County children this year, visiting four parades (including above in Bloomfield) and many community events prior to starting his flight last night. Inside today’s Gazette, there is a special pull-out Season’s Greetings section featuring the kindness of some county neighbours and local people celebrating the occasion of Christ’s birth. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
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Elections a big part of a busy year in the county The Gazette looks back on the news that made headlines throughout 2014 AdAm BrAmBurger, ChAd IBBotson, And JAson PArks
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During 2014, residents of Prince Edward County had their say twice in elections — choosing to keep the representation they had provincially and bring in some sweeping changes municipally. There was joy in the past year as the county celebrated the birth of a new radio station, saw plans proceed to build a new hospital, and moved forward on a plan to replace its fire halls. The area also welcomed some of the top junior hockey players from across Canada to Wellington for the Dudley Hewitt Cup championship in May. Also, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 80 years and the Prince Edward Auto Club, 40 years, while one local family got a new beginning with the help of Habitat For Humanity. There was also some sadness as the community lost some well-known
stAtus quo Following the provincial election in June, Liberal Georgina Thompson congratulates returning Progressive Conservative MPP Todd Smith. The Liberals earned a majority in Ontario. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
voices like the Garlic Man Ted Maczka, wine pioneer Richard Karlo, and local historian Alan Capon. The murder trial of a mentally ill young man, Beau Jeffery, who killed his own mother also brought much sadness. Of course, there were also some news stories that made the headlines in this paper because they didn’t see an ending or a beginning. The fights to keep South Marysburgh and Athol turbine free and to keep Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital full of beds continued,
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much to the frustration of many. Council also kept one of the longest-running stories alive by failing to move forward with restructuring itself prior to the election. Over the next two weeks, we’ll share some of the stories that made news during the past 12 months.
n Prince Edward County continued to clean up after a massive freezing rain storm disrupted power just prior to Christmas eve. Thousands were left in
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the dark for several days as Hydro One crews, several from outside the region, cleared fallen limbs and debris.The municipality set up warming and cell phone charging stations in Picton and Wellington during the outage. n Mayor Peter Mertens said it was a year of setting foundations for the municipality at the 2014 levee. The annual New Year's
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
County sought relief funding in January to help deal with cost of ice storm
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n MPP Todd Smith was critical of a provincial program that handed out grocery cards to people impacted by the recent ice storm in Toronto first and then elsewhere in Ontario. Smith called the program, announced by Premier Kathleen Wynne in the aftermath of the ice storm, a joke. The local MPP said “If you're going to do something for Toronto, you should do it for Prince Edward County and you should do it for anywhere in Ontario.” n The late December ice storm appeared to have caused little damage to the crops of Prince Edward County's wine and fruit growers. Jim Hughes said with the exception of peach trees, apple and pear trees
withstood the build of ice relatively well. Sally Peck of the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association mentioned that most vintners had buried their vines in the late fall and even those hybrids designed not to be buried look to have weathered the weather just fine. n The impressive Sandbanks and pristine natural vistas even attracted those looking to capitalize on natural beauty in the early part of the last century. Lecturer Peggy Dymond Leavy shared her research and stories from her book The Movie Years: Trenton Ontario 1917-1934. Trenton's film industry during that period was located at the mouth of the Trent in part due to the vicinity of the Sand Dunes which could be used as a
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back drop for certain films. n The renowned Fish Lake Garlic Man passed away due to a stroke. Ted Maczka was Polish immigrant who championed the cloven crop from his farm in Demorestville and was a pioneer in the local agritourism sector. Maczka was 83. n Smith categorized 2013 as a “do-nothing” year at Queen's Park in a session with Quinte-area journalists. Save for a few key pieces of legislation and a potential halt to the Ostrander Point wind project, Smith said he felt frustrated by the government inaction to address key issues such as the dwindling provincial economy, hydro rates and over regulation. n The Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture hosted their annual general meeting and the preliminary findings of a massive study of coyotes was released. Tyler Wheeldon of Trent University conducted a three year study on the population of the coyotes of Prince Edward County and determined that the animal has a annual one-in-three chance of surviving to the
CLEAN UP A late 2013 ice storm had a major impact on the County. Crews continued cleaning up into January and the municipality stretched its winter operating budget to deal with a harsh winter. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
next year. Wheeldon pegged the coyote population at between 500-700 animals however the local coyotes are a roaming lot. One of the animals tagged with a collar in South Bay was hit on the road and killed just outside of Bobcaygeon. n A delegation of local development service workers were at Smith's
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Belleville office to raise awareness to their belief less and less funding is reaching frontline care providers in spite of increased funding from the province. n Longtime Sophiasburgh ward farmer John Thompson was re-elected as the president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture. n County council sought disaster area status after last month's ice storm caused just under $500,000 in damage. The move is to try and secure provincial funds to offset those costs. n A local group pledged to continue to fight and protect endangered species along the county's south shore. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists told County council they were monitoring Gilead Power's response to a Environmental Review Tribunal last year which revoked the permit for an industrial wind turbine project at Ostrander Point. An appeal of the ERT decision was expected to be heard later that month. n For the first time in club history, the Wellington Dukes retired the number of a former player. Bryan Helmer was on hand was the club retired his number 44 prior to a league game. Helmer played 146 NHL games and holds records for points by a defenceman in the AHL. Helmer played fours seasons in Wellington in the late 1980s and early 1990s. n The Picton Pirates extended their winning streak to 15 games by bombing the Deseronto Storm 11-0. n Council again chose to
defer a decision that would see Bell Mobility telecommunications equipment installed on the Regent Theatre's fly tower. Council had deferred the matter in late December and want the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee and County fire officials to weigh in on that matter before rendering a decision. n The Picton Dental Centre hosted its second annual free dentistry clinic. More than 80 local residents participated with more than $23,000 worth of procedures being completed in a 12-hour period. n A Picton woman was blazing a new trail with respect to raising dementia awareness throughout Canada. Tabitha Kay was just the second Canadian selected as an Ostrich Purple Angel Ambassador, a member of a worldwide network of people who are attempting to raise awareness and improve the quality of life of those living with the disease. n The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission formally approved an application by 99.3 County FM to operate an English language radio station on the frequency which would reach all wards of Prince Edward County. n The murder trial of Beau Jeffery got underway in Superior Court in Picton. Jeffery stood accused of stabbing his mother Elaine Jeffery to death in their County Rd, 5 home Aug. 24, 2011. The first few days of trial consisted to Crown attorney Jodi Whyte reading evidence into the record and playing audio and video interviews of Jeffery in the days after the homicide. n The municipality was expecting to be at or above its winter road operations budget thanks to December’s ice storm and several high-wind snowstorms that swept across the region in January. Salt and sand supplies were low and the County was being forced to restock its reserves. n A pair of current councillor were among those calling for more women to participate in local politics. Councillors Be Campbell and Heather Campbell were among those encouraging women to learn about and participate in local politics.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
Bethel Road fire overnight levels 140-year-old barn and kills nearly 250 sheep YEAR, from page 2
n Another technology company will be calling Prince Edward County home. The Your Virtual Butler company has created a property management tool that will allow shared space operators to provide clients with instant services and amenities The company is expected to bring seven full time jobs locally and will operate at the Innovation Centre.
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on trial An OPP officer led James Beau Jeffery into the Picton Superior Court in shackles as he faced trial for the murder of his mother Elaine Jeffery in her home in August 2011. Ultimately, the trial found that Jeffery was not criminally responsible for the death . He would remain in custody at Providence Care in Kingston. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
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competitor and have posted franchise highs in wins and points. n With his contract set to expire just days after the upcoming fall election, council voted to extend the contract of chief administrative officer Merlin Dewing for another two years. Dewing was hired by the municipality in October 2011 following the retirement of longtime chief administrative officer Richard Shannon.
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Mertens said Dewing has done a very good job in his time with the municipality and having Dewing in place following the Oct. 27 election would provide stability for the incoming council. n A stewardship plan for East Lake was expected to be completed later in the
fall of 2014. Quinte Conservation and French Planning Services were developing a lake and watershed plan, thanks to a 2012 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant received by the Friends of East Lake. n The municipality was seeking opinions from residents as the County’s plans to build an image of the future of Rossmore. Community input sessions are part of the official plan review process and a building block towards the secondary plan which will address the gateway community’s needs, aspirations and challenges through effective policies and implementation tools. n Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) officials announced they have seen a reduction in Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients at the four hospitals. The hospital corporation has been dealing with a glut nursing-home ready patients for the past five years but the most recent statistics indicate the number of ALC patients is down over 25 per cent over the past fiscal year. n PECI Grade 9 student Morgan Clark was preparing to compete at the upcoming Eastern Canadi-
an Swim Championships in Windsor after posting personal bests at the provincial trials last month. Clark managed to finish first in the 50-metre freestyle event. n The Ameliasburgh Town Hall Working Group revived a tradition in the north county community, hosting a winter carnival on the shores of Roblin Lake. The event was well
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n An electrical fault was the suspected cause of a devastating fire that took the lives of nearly 250 sheep and levelled a barn that had been standing on Bethel Road for over 140 years. The blaze, which was reported in the early morning hours, was noticed by neighbours of its owners, Chris and Shirley Byford. n Council gave Bell Mobility its support for a telecommunications tower to be installed on the fly tower of the Regent Theatre. The approval comes with the caveat that Bell Mobility continue to work with the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee to reach an appropriate screening method. n The Jeffery trial continued after a brief adjournment and included testimony from psychiatrist Dr. Jonathon Rootenberg. Rootenberg, testifying for the accused, said it was his position that Beau Jeffery was suffering from a major mental illness since at least 2008 and was not criminally responsible when the young man stabbed his mother to death in August 2011. n Pat Dubyk was part of group looking to bring a barn quilt trail to Prince Edward County. The popular folk art concept has created economic benefits in Western Ontario and Quebec. n The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers closed out their Bay of Quinte schedule without a loss for the first time in school history. PECI had secured the regular season crown and it would enjoy home-court advantage through to the league semi-finals. n The Pirates continued to roll, having not lost in regulation since November. With just four games left in the Empire B Junior C regular season, Picton was 30 points ahead of its nearest
attended and featured plenty of outdoor games, a roaring fire to warm up by and skating. n County council asked staff to investigate Prince Edward County's potential involvement in a coalition that would seek to create a bylaw to regulate noise from industrial wind turbines. North Perth councillor Warren Howard made a deputation to council on behalf of a coalition committee consisting of several unwilling host communities. n County plow operators would soon have the power to issue parking tickets in order to alleviate issues surrounding snow removal. Council was looking at the measure as over 60 tickets have been issued to stationary vehicles in three nights while snow removal operations in the town of Picton have been underway. n Crown witness Dr. Derek Pallandi testified in Superior Court that he, too , believed Beau Jeffery was hearing auditory hallucinations when he stabbed his mother Elaine Jeffery to death Aug. 23, 2011 and isn't criminally responsible for his actions. After closing arguments, the case was adjourned to April when Justice Robert Scott was expected to hand down his verdict.
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n With a regular season record of 36-2-1-1, the Picton Pirates were far and away the best team in the Empire B Junior C hockey league and as such, their players were recognized for their excellent season with a bevy of regular awards. Brian Bunnett was chosen as the Empire league’s most valuable player while Steven Clarke was the loop's top defenceman. Adam Wood and Andrew Pearson split the goaltender of the year award. n A divisional court panel in Toronto ruled the Environmental Review Tribunal made six errors of law in its decision that the construction and operation of a nine-turbine wind farm at Ostrander Point would cause irreversible harm to the endangered Blanding's Turtle. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists are hoping to appeal this decision to the Ontario Court of Appeal later this year.
n Facing a potential $1-million shortfall in its current operations, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is preparing for a tough round of budget talks later this spring as enrolment projections for the upcoming school year show a greater decline than first forecast. n The PECI Panthers had a disappointing ending to their playoff run as they dropped a 42-37 decision to the Nicholson Crusaders in the Bay of Quinte senior boys basketball finals. Graduating Senior Taylor Reddick led his Panthers with 16 points. The Crusaders found the range repeatedly from beyond the three-point arc to win. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will celebrate their 80th year of operation at the Picton hospital. The PECMHA is in a strong financial position and, as such, won't need to utilize their milestone as a fundraising initiative.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
Royal Canadian Regiment stages four-day training exercise at former Camp Picton 2014, from page 4
n Though it ceased to be an active Canadian Forces base 45 years ago, Camp Picton welcomed the shortterm deployment of some 300 troops from the first battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR). Soldiers were bused in from CFB Petawawa in order to complete a four day exercise designed to hone their skill in low-level combat and counter insurgency measures. n Mertens announced he would not seek re-election this fall to Prince Edward County's top political post. Mertens said he's enjoyed life at the head of the horseshoe but feels it's time to move on. “I always wanted to make sure I left before my best before date,” he said. n The PECI Junior Iron chefs served up a silver medal winning performance at the Loyalist College-organized culinary skills competition. Emily Van Grootheest, Zeb Snider, Keith Petrasek, Jared Hartley and Jason Hamilton combined in the preliminary round to post the competition's highest ever score but couldn't quite replicate their efforts in the finals, missing out on gold by a few percentage points. n A revised heritage report for wpd Canada's White Pine development has residents calling on councillors to help protect the area's heritage assets. Residents are upset the report concluded mitigation would be impossible without affecting the financial viability of the project and disregards the asset's protection. n A pair of PECI students have had their photographic eye recognized. Cynara Lewis and Brooke Morrow were top finishers at a recent Quinte region skills competition at Loyalist College. n Councillors would await a staff report before making a decision on whether to support a Quinte West circulated motion supporting
armed advance Members of the first battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment take part in a training exercise to clear the hallways of the old Prince Edward Heights Institute in early March. Some 300 troops based at CFB Petawawa were stationed at the former Camp Picton for a four-day training session. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
the Department of National Defence and its relocation of the Canadian Forces special Operations unit Joint Task Force 2 to 8 Wing Trenton. Several councillors were unsure whether they would support the motion due to the controversy surrounding land expropriation for the addition to the base. n North Marysburgh councillor Robert Quaiff was the first to jump into the 2014 mayoral race. A longtime councillor, Quaiff said he was put a lot of thought in running for mayor but figured the timing was right and he had gained much experience in the municipal world over the past decade. n The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists filed paperwork requesting leave to appeal an Ontario Divisional Court ruling last month that would allow the Ostrander Point industrial wind installation to proceed. n The Prince Edward Fam-
ily Health Team rolled out a two-year pilot project called Hospital@Home aimed at allowing patients with non-life threatening illness and maladies to finish their treatment at their place of residence. n About 100 people gathered at the Picton United Church for the World Day of Prayer ecumenical service. This year's texts were developed by women in the World Day of Prayer committee of Egypt. n After a successful trial run, sidewalk patios will become a fixture of summer streetscapes in Prince Edward County's downtown cores. Council approved a sidewalk patio bylaw that will allow the outdoor sitting and eating areas. Picton's Bean Counter Cafe was the only downtown business to take part in the project last summer. n The working group struck to act upon the issues highlighted in the
County Community Foundation's October Vital Signs report narrowed its focus to three main issues. It decided learning, food insecurity and transportation were three main challenges facing the local community and the group indicated it would be looking at
developing projects addressing those issues at its next meeting. n Elena Koning, 15, would represent the Prince Edward County Figure Skating Club at the STARSkate Ontario senior bronze ladies free skate championships this week-
end at Essroc Arena. Koning won the regional competition earlier this year in Cornwall and will take part in the provincial championship slated to be hosted in Prince Edward County later this month. n For the third straight post season, the Wellington Dukes were eliminated from Buckland Cup contention in the opening round of the OJHL post season. The Cobourg Cougars scored just 13 seconds into Game 5 and never looked back blanking Wellington in the deciding contest 3-0. The Dukes would then pause and wait for the Dudley Hewitt Cup championship they were to host in early May. n The County would make another attempt to have its name recognized in the new federal electoral district. County council drafted a letter to be spent to Prince Edward-Hasting MP Daryl Kramp to have the new riding called 'Prince EdwardQuinte' rather than the currently proposed “Bay of Quinte” name. n Council has voted not to support a circulated motion by Quinte West calling for support of the relocation of JTF2 to expropriated land north of the current 8 Wing base.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
Council grapples over decision to replace fire halls with new structures
YEAR, from page 5
In a recorded vote, the majority of council were concerned with nature in which the Department of Defence secured Frank Meyers farm for its use. n A Prince Edward County man, his expecting wife and their seven children will remain in the Ukraine for the foreseeable future despite the escalating tensions in that part of the world. Bruce Crowe and his family have lived in the former Soviet state for seven years where he runs an interactive software company and his family operates a ministry that reaches out to Ukrainian people though the Gospel. n After 37 years, local firefighter Richard DenOuden is hanging up his helmet. The Picton resident has trained over 2,000 hours during his tenure which stretches back almost four decades and was never injured on a fire call. Division commander Rob Manlow said DenOuden provided 37 years of dedicated service and the department will miss him dearly. n A local woman recently had a run in with a telephone scammer but was able to avoid the deception because the story sounded very similar to one she had just heard a month prior from a victim-her cousin. n For the first time in franchise history, the Picton Pirates are back-to-back Empire B Junior C Hockey League champions. The team closed out its fourth consecutive league final, a series against the Amherstview Jets, in five games with a 7-0 win. The versatile Kenny Murdoff was the MVP of the Empire B playoffs, playing regular shifts on forward and defence. Four graduating Pirates Jack Davison, Brandon Peever, Evan Greer and Ryan Sizer the win marks three championships in four seasons. n Bay of Quinte Liberal hopeful Neil Ellis met with the party faithful in Picton to discuss current issues both with the Federal Liberal party and politics in general. The health of the Bay of Quinte, infrastructure and partisan politics were topics broached by the then mayor of Belleville. n Mayor Peter Mertens has called a special Committeeof-the-whole meeting in order to consider the financial implications of the nine-station master fire plan and specifically the proposed fire station to be located near the traffic circle west of Picton. n Syrup seekers braved sloppy conditions Saturday and an early spring arctic blast on Sunday as the 13th annual Maple in the County event was held here. The crowds were excellent while the sap flow decidedly wasn't. Some producers remarked they were waiting for their first run of sap this spring. “It's been a stop and start season,” said John Nyman of Nyman Farms. n Another hat has been tossed into the ring for Prince Edward County's top political job. Sophiasburgh's Jeff Goddard has filed his papers to run against Robert Quaiff in the upcoming Prince Edward County mayoral election. In
going out on top The Picton Pirates captured their second Tod Trophy in as many years as Empire B champions and, ultimately, missed out on defending their Schmalz Cup by losing to champion Lakefield in seven games. A big part of their success were graduating overagers, from left, Brandon Peever, Ryan Sizer, Evan Greer, and Jack Davison. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
the financial service business for 35 years, Goddard said he's been contemplating running for mayor for quite some time and believes his experiences in the business world will offset his lack of municipal experience. n About 80 people gathered outside Kramp's office in Belleville to rally against a bill they say is partisan and undemocratic. The protestors were arguing Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act, would effectively limit the number of people who are able to vote among other things. n The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists managed to stop wind turbine construction activities at Ostrander Point while a further appeal of a court decision is pending. Justice Robert. A Blair said the issues raised on the proposed appeal (of a Divisional Court Ruling) “Are issues of broad public implication in the field of environmental law...Once habitat is destroyed, it is destroyed-for at least short term purposes.” n PECI track star Cole Norton has been receiving recruiting letters from IvyLeague NCAA schools and for good reason. The Picton native captured gold as part of Team Ontario at the annual Trinidad & Tobago International Relay Carnival in Port of Spain. n Olympic gold and silver medallist Brian Price announced his retirement from competitive rowing. Price, an Ameliasburgh native, was coxswain of the 2008 Olympic gold medalwinning entry in the men's eight competition and nearly replicated the feat four years later in London, capturing silver in the 2012 summer games. n Faced with bridging a $7million budget gap, QHC announced a number of cutbacks for 2014-2015. Locally, its expected the hospital will cut three beds at Prince Edward County
Mark of longevity The Prince Edward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrated its 80th anniversary this year. Here, treasurer Ursula Cattelan, left, and president Peggy Payne show off special commemorative buttons. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Memorial Hospital as part of its collective belt tightening. The move comes as the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care alter the way care is delivered, putting services in the community and taking them out of the hospital. n A lengthy discussion couldn't sway a split council as a motion to finally approve a nine-station master fire plan failed in a tie vote at a special committeeof-the-whole meeting. The plan would come up again in April but feelings were decidedly split amongst councillors when
it came to the financial impact of the nine-station plan and specifically the proposed new 12-bay station near the traffic circle near Picton.
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n It was close but the Pirates weren’t be able to defend their 2013 Schmalz Cup provincial championship after losing in seven games to the Lakefield Chiefs in the OHA Junior C Championship quarterfinal. Picton fell to the Chiefs 3-2 in overtime.
n An online petition was crafted to protest the transfer of convicted killer Dean Brown to Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility within an hour’s drive of the county. In March 2010, Brown killed Tracey Hannah and shot her Daughter Whitney Hannah in Hannah family home on Valley Road in Ameilasburgh. Brown was originally incarcerated in a maximum security facility in Kingston, A family member of the Hannah’s from British Columbia started a petition to have Corrections Canada keep Brown in a
maximum security setting. n Council accepted an $853,000 tender from Bonnechere Excavating to repair a bridge in Demorestville. The project is one that is badly needed and the most of the cost of the rehabilitation will be covered by the provincial government. n An emerging sport fishery in the Lake Ontario waters surrounding Prince Edward County received a boost as 25,000 brown trout yearlings were released into the Wellington channel. The stocking program is the fruit of the efforts of the Central Lake Ontario Sport Angler's Association who have been organizing the stocking efforts through the Ministry of Natural Resources for the better part of 10 years. n Residents of Rogers Street are fed up with conditions of the roadway. Resident Francis Morahan said the condition of the street that connects Hwy 33 and Talbor Street is “deplorable” when providing a deputation of the committee-of-the-whole. He added the majority of the traffic on the street are not residents but motorists using the route as a bypass. n Community development staff were hoping a new logo and a fresh approach to community branding will help attract business, visitors and give those who have never been here an idea of what Prince Edward County is all about.A brand new logo and community branding recommendations were unveiled for councillors at the committee-of-thewhole where they were adopted by council. n A pair of local chefs would be competing on the Canadian version of the Food Network program Chopped later this spring. PECI alum John Ross Woodland and British transplant Neil Dowson would compete for the $10,000 top prize in a game show where chefs are given an interesting selection of ingredients and are tasked with coming up with the best three-course meal. n Prince Edward County marketing organization Taste the County ceasing operations and the municipality announced it would take over destination marketing moving forward. In a notice circulated to the organizations membership, Taste chief executive officer Lynne Sullivan explained the move and outlined the upcoming transition that will see the organization staffed by volunteers as some initiatives and programming are adopted by the municipality. n A ground-breaking ceremony for a Prince EdwardHastings Habitat for Humanity home at 7 York Street was held on property donated by the County. Connie Matthews and her children Cole and Hannah were to move into their own home, something she thought was unlikely when she lost her husband a few years ago. She would give volunteer hours and pay an income-geared mortgage as part of the agreement. Local builder Charlie Poisson was to oversee community volunteers in order to complete the build for the charity.
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EDITORIALS
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
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Public deserves more ‘We've got some experience in our dressing room. transparency on They've played in some big games and been in some McFarland Home matters tough moments and they understand what it takes to THE tinsel, garlands, ribbon and bows this time of year may provide distraction, but the elephant in the battle through. Our young players are really contributing.’ room doesn’tample appear to be going anywhere. It’s time
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talent show Friday afternoon in Gym B. The school rang in the Christmas holidays with a whole host of talented performers taking their turns on the stage in front of a large audience. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Prince Edward County was a bit more forthcoming about what is happening at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home and what it plans for the home’s future. Following news of an internal investigation into the operations of the home last month, two senior managers were no longer in the employ of Prince Edward County. In the news releases in the wake of that turn of events, the County indicated it was acting on its own accord in undertaking that investigation and it noted it had no relation to the County’s responsibilities under the Long-term Care Home Act. At that time, no specifics were given for the reason the County decided it was time to change the home’s administration. Now, instead of proceeding with replacing those inhouse managers, the County has said it has decided to continue to engage Saint Elizabeth Health Care for an additional 18 months to manage the home, stating that it is going to draw upon the company’s experience to make immediate improvements to all aspects of management at the home. Once again, no details were included about what needs to be improved at the home. Instead of continuing to be vague about what has happened at the home, it would behoove the County to give some indication of the nature of its concerns as the continued silence only leads to additional rumours and speculation. One would imagine it is also quite unnerving to the residents and their families — many of whom have been quick to state the care they receive from frontline staff at the home has been first rate. While Saint Elizabeth Health Care does undoubtedly have experience in the long-term care sector, one also wonders why the municipality has chosen to wait such a long period to start the recruiting process for the home’s management. If the management positions for the facility are posted with competitive compensation packages and if the top candidates are as smitten with the quality of life here in Prince Edward County as one would be lead to believe, there should be all sorts of interest in these posts. Through the hiring process, the municipality should be able to glean a lot of information and ideas about best management practices for the home from both successful and unsuccessful candidates. They might even find some people who champion a similar vision to the one they have for the facility. That those people would be completely responsible to the County and dedicated to the facility would appear to be an asset, as would the idea that they could choose to live and work within the community and spend their hard-earned money here. The reasoning behind these decisions, the options available to staff when they arose, and the costing for the various options considered should be readily available to the general public — after all, the taxpayers, residents, and their families are paying for the home’s operations. Accountability was a leading issue in October’s municipal election and this is a great opportunity for the new council to demonstrate that it got the message.
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squaring off The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture hosted the candidates for Prince Edward-Hastings in the provincial election, from left, Georgina Thompson (Liberal), Todd Smith (Progressive Conservative), Merrill Stewart (NDP), and Anita Payne (Green). (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Six organizations announce partnership in planning hospital redevelopment
REVIEW, from page 6
n The future of firefighting in Prince Edward County would not be decided for at least another few months. Council voted to defer approval of a nine-station master fire plan, opting to ask municipal staff to come back with a report including additional options and potential locations for a new fire hall to replace the Picton and Heights stations. n Williams Family Diner in Picton would hit the small screen in May as the Food Network program You Gotta Eat Here! Will profile the local eatery. The show will feature a number of signature dishes created by chefs Colin and Lisa Williams including their pad thai, fish tacos and cheesecake spring rolls. n While the cost was higher than expected, council approved a tender to fix the leaking water connection that supplies the village of Rossmore. Originally, funds for the project were approved in the 2011 capital budget in the amount of $260,000. Council approved the tender at $378,000 to McInroy-Maines Construction Limited. nWith a significant amount of partner funding going toward the project, it looks like storm water management study will soon be in the works for Picton's Delhi Park. The study was approved at the committee-of-thewhole meeting and the $240,000 look at runoff into Marsh Creek will be undertaken by Quinte Conservation Authority. n County councillors gave their thumbs down to wpd Canada's White Pines wind development. Municipal staff reports suggest wpd Canada’s heritage assessments are incomplete and deficient and these council approved to make those findings know to the Ministry of the Environment and the environmental registry in response to the industrial wind project. n Prince Edward County will be teaming with a pair of local councils in an attempt to ensure a main tourism gateway remains as barrier free as possible. Council voted to support and contribute to the
Hockey Hosts Dudley Hewitt Cup co-chairs Doug Robinson, left, and Don Cotton, their committee and partners worked hard to bring the Central Canadian Junior A finals to Wellington . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
establishment of a public consultation process which would call for the federal government to rethink its plan to replace the current western swing bridge across the Murray Canal with a single-lane bridge. n Local sailer Sandy Macpherson spent an afternoon retelling tales of high seas drama, adventure and hijinks at the Prince Edward Yacht Club. The Sophiasburgh native was on break from Plymouth (U.K.) University and offered a look into his experiences at competitive sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the Arabian Gulf and his solo adventure around Lake Ontario. Macpherson hoped to compete in a solo race across the Atlantic next year. n The Rotary Club of Picton hosted its annual waterfall tours at Jackson Falls and Cape Vessey and warm weather coupled with large amounts of spring runoff lead to large crowds. The tours support Rotary International water projects in developing countries around the world. n Closing arguments in the Beau Jeffery murder trial were delivered to Justice Robert Scott in Picton's Superior Court. Defence counsel Christopher Murphy called for the court to find the young man not criminally responsible for stabbing his mother to death as both defence and
crown psychiatrists found Jeffery did not know what he was doing was wrong. n The body of Sandy Rutherford was recovered from West Lake. Rutherford had gone missing last October while fishing and was presumed drowned. n The Technical Standards Safety Authority has given Prince Edward County boaters a reprieve and allowed the Picton marina gasoline pumps to remain open through the boating season. Council had voted to close the pumps to allow for the replacement of fuel tanks this summer but this measure will ensure there is no negative impact on residents and the tourism industry. n The PECI Panthers baseball team completed a tour of New York City, playing a series of exhibition games against city high school teams and attending two New York Mets games. Coach Matt Ronan grew up on Long Island and used contacts from his own high school days to make the trip a reality. It was the Panthers’ second trip to the States in as many years as in 2013, they visited Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Many local businesses contributed to allow the players to go on a trip they considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience. n The Wellington Dukes were on the ice, ramping up
breaking ground From left, Hannah, Connie, and Cole Matthews turn the sod on their Habitat For Humanity build project, located on land donated by the County on York Street. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
for the upcoming Dudley Hewitt Cup. The Central Canada championship four-team tournament will was to be played in Wellington with the winner moving on to the 2014 RBC Cup in Vernon, BC.
MAY
n Just eight months into operation, Hospice Prince Edward's community residential hospice was proving its value. The organization held a public celebration at Picton Town Hall where executive director Nancy Parks spoke of an outpouring of gratitude from local families. In its first months of operation, the hospice welcomed 26 individuals and their families with 24 of them having completed their end-of-life journey at the home. Residents stayed
for an average of 9.65 days and ages ranged from 60–90. Parks said Hospice staff were able to see the value of their care and the facility’s impact through the emotion displayed by residents and their families. n County councillors decided not to jump on board with a coalition of municipalities which sought to draft a blanket noise bylaw that would help regulate industrial wind turbine installations. Staff had recommended council decline joining the coalition, citing up-front costs of $30,000 and the potential for the municipality to be on the hook for a portion of legal costs in the event of a legal challenge. However, Quaiff added an amendment — the words “at this time” — to leave open the option of joining the coalition in the
future. n Parks Canada officials informed the County, Brighton, and Quinte West of a $4.3-million plan to furbish a current two-lane swing bridge over the Murray Canal while converting it a one-lane bridge. The agency told the municipalities that if a two-lane option is preferred, the municipalities would be on the hook for the cost — estimated at an additional $4.7 million. Mertens attended a special meeting hosted by Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock in Trenton where ministry representatives outlined the $4.3 million budget for the bridge project. Officials said the bridge is too narrow for two-lane traffic. Municipal representatives argued the plan would create havoc with traffic flow. n The Dukes didn't disappoint on home ice in the opening game of the Dudley Hewitt Cup. The club showed no signs of rust from a nearly two-month layoff, scoring 21 seconds into an eventual 4–1 win over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners. The Dudley Hewitt host club played maybe their most complete game of the year to that point. Wellington coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the Dukes grabbed the momentum from the opening shift and got the crowd into the game. “You couldn't ask for a better start,” Abrams said. n Planning for a new hospital in Prince Edward County got restarted when partners announced a proposal for a new $40-million facility in Picton. Six organizations — the County, the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN), Quinte Health Care (QHC), the Prince Edward Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF), the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announced they would work together to submit a proposal to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to replace the current 55-year-old building.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
NDP spikes budget, triggers election
2014, from page 8
An additional $10 million was also expected to be required for equipment. The partners also announced the plan would revolve around a health-care campus with access to multiple levels of care in a central location. SE LHIN CEO Paul Huras committed to providing updates on the plan every two months. n Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath trigged a June 12 election when she declined to support a minority Liberal budget at the beginning of the month. In declining to support the budget Horwath said, “The Liberal budget is a mad dash to escape scandal by promising the moon and the stars.” At home in Prince Edward County that mean incumbent Prince EdwardHastings MPP Todd Smith would soon head to the polls. Smith said he was excited to hit the campaign trail, saying he'd employ the same strategies that got him elected in 2011. Liberal candidate Georgina Thompson pledged to keep with party directives to build the economy and promote business. The NDP and Green Party had yet to declare representa-
tives. n Hospice Prince Edward's third annual Hike for Hospice raised more than $22,000 for the organization. The funds went toward the dayto-day operation of the residential hospice facility on Picton's Downes Avenue. Parks said the hard work of volunteers made the event a success. She said the organization was grateful for all the support of volunteers and the community. “We can't thank everyone enough,” said Parks. n The Wellington Dukes fell 2–1 to the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots in the final game of the Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship tournament at the Wellington and District Community Centre. The OJHL champion Patriots moved on to the Royal Bank Cup tournament in Vernon, B.C. More than 1,500 spectators packed the Essroc Arena to watch the contest. Despite the loss in the final, Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the tournament itself was a great success and commended organizers. More than 7,000 tickets were sold throughout the tournament's five-day duration.
n With a little less than a month before the June provincial election, Prince Edward-Hastings candidates Thompson and Smith hit the streets. After canvassing Picton's Main Street, Thompson said the response from local businesses was encouraging. She said roads seemed to be a critical issue in Prince Edward County and indicated the Liberal budget included a $24.8-million stimulus for infrastructure. At a gathering in the county Smith told supporters he'd done everything he promised to do when elected in 2011. While Smith didn't speak much of the issues, he said he'd continue to be a strong voice for the riding if re-elected. n Prince Edward OPP held a safe narcotics disposal event at the detachment in mid-May. Pills in an assortment of colours quickly flowed in ample quantities. Opp community services officer Const. Anthony Mann said it would be a concern for the department if prescription drugs such as morphine and oxycodone were to fall into the wrong hands.
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DECEMBER 24: BLACK RIVER CHAPEL – Christmas Eve Celebration 6:30 & 11pm, Cty Road 13. Join for a service of carol singing & telling of the Christmas Story by the light of oil lamps.
DECEMBER 24: CHERRY VALP.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: LEY UNITED CHURCH – ChristDonations are appreciated. Drop off mas Eve Celebration 7:30pm. at Picton United Church-County Food Bank. DECEMBER 24: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH – Christmas LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Eve Service 7pm. Everyone welcome. Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. DECEMBER 24: GLENORA UNITED CHURCH – Christmas ROTARY CASH CALENDAR Eve Service 7:30pm. Everyone welWINNERS: Dec 10 Pat Black, 11th come. Jos Van Straaten, 12th Hugh Jackson, 15th Candice Ens, 16th Lori Robin- DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS son. DAY AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET affected by someone’s drinking. (1PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 866-951-3711). Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622. DECEMBER 25: 15th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONSECON PASTORAL DINNER – 12 noon at the Picton CHARGE OF THE UNITED Community Centre. Home delivery & CHURCH: Separate services for the rides call 476-2622. Sponsored by month of December. Carrying Place Gilead Fellowship & Friends. On service 9:30am & Consecon service Christmas Day call 922-5279 or 47111am. Returning to 10am services in 0052 or 471-0950. the New Year. January will be worship in Consecon. DECEMBER 26: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Boxing Day, NO ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN Friday Night Dinner. CHURCH WELLINGTON: The What Not Shop will be closed Dec 19 DECEMBER 29: SNUGGLES until Jan 7, 2015. Re opens Thursday STITCH-A-THON: Knitting or croJan 8. Hours 2-4pm. cheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. VON CANADA FALLS PREVEN- Yarn, hooks/needles provided. Picton TION CLASSES: For seniors 65 yrs Library (downstairs) 1-3:30pm. Last & older. For those who have or are Monday of each month. afraid of falling this 12 week program will be held 2 times/week for 1hr in DECEMBER 30: KNIT & CHAT – Picton. There will be a pre-assess- All levels welcome. Each Tuesday ment & intake process & no charge 10am-noon Milford Library. for this program. To pre-register or info call 1-800-301-0076 & press 1. DECEMBER 30: WEEKLY DROP IN CHESS – Beginner to advanced ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: New 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. Show “Turn Turn Turn” runs till Jan 27. Open daily 11am-4pm. 223 Main DECEMBER 30: AL-ANON St. Picton. (adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship, for persons DROP IN BEGINNER CONVER- affected by someone’s drinking. (1SATIONAL FRENCH: Weekly on 866-951-3711). Thursdays 2pm Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 31: WELLINGTON DECEMBER 19: WELLINGTON ELKS – New Year’s Eve Dinner & LEGION BR 160 - Friday Night Dance, Allisonville Hall. $25/person Dinner features a Roast Beef Bread- Dinner & Dance in Advance. $10 bowl, Coleslaw, Veg, Potatoes, Dance Only at the Door. Call Ken Dessert, Coffee/Tea $14.95. 399-2117. DECEMBER 24: WELLINGTON & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB – Presents “Breakfast by the Lions” 8am-10am, Wellington Legion. Featuring Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee/Tea. Cost $10/person advance sales. Tickets can be purchased from any Lions member or by calling 961-0990. Children under 12 accompanied by a parent eat Free. Celebrating the Holiday Lights Appreciation Contest Winners. All welcome.
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CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION Black River Chapel County Road 13
Join us for a service of Carol Singing and listen once again to the story of Christmas Black River Chapel Services at 6:30p.m. and 11:00p.m. Service at 7:30p.m. at Cherry Valley United Church
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UNITED CHURCH Demorestville
Sunday Dec. 28th ***11:00 am*** Special Music Sunday All Children welcome at Sunday School
Psalm 150 “Praise God with the trumpet, lute, harp and tambourine…” Message: “Out of the Darkness into the Light”
Rev. Kirby Breithaupt
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Gilead Fellowship
2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622
PICTON UNITED CHURCH
12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Ronald Laidlaw
Christmas Eve Family Service 7pm Communion at the Rail. Hear the Christmas Story and sing carols together. First after Christmas Sunday Worship 10:30am Service to be led by Dr. Gerry Bradley
Meditation: “Gifts”
Serving the Community for 221 years
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
Kings & wisemen! Music by Tom Dietzel **************************
Winter Kept Us Warm Art Show Launch Sun Jan 11 at 2pm
Dec. 25th Christmas Day 10am - Choral Eucharist Sun. Dec. 28th 9am - Holy Communion 10:30am - Choral Eucharist
Right around the corner in your neighbourhood. 335 Main St., Picton
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7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0
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Saturday 5pm - Sunday 10am
Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM
Rev. Charles Morris
Wed. Dec. 24th 10am - Holy Communion 4pm - Informal Family Service 7pm Carol Singing & Communion
ST. GREGORY
Christmas Eve Services 6:30pm - Black River Chapel 7:30pm - Cherry Valley Church 11:00pm - Black River Chapel No Worship Services Dec. 28th Sun. Jan. 4 - Regular Services with Janelle Shaw.
Wellington Pentecostal Church
Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM
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Christmas Mass & New Year’s Schedule Dec. 24th 5pm and 8pm Dec. 25th 10am Dec. 31st 5pm Jan. 1st 2015 10am
GLENORA UNITED CHURCH Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm
Councillors concerned new OPP billing model may increase costs YEAR, from page 9
Mann noted that through such collection events within the OPP jurisdiction in the previous year alone 330 kg of narcotics with a street value of $370,000 were collected. “It really is everywhere, not just in the big cities,” Mann said. n The local NDP selected party veteran Merrill Stewart to represent the riding in the June provincial election. The Belleville resident had previously run unsuccessfully in Alberta in 2001 and had been a local riding executive since 2006. In his acceptance speech, Stewart took aim at Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak's plan to cut public service positions in order to create private sector jobs. n PECI Panthers midget sprinter Keneil Warren captured both the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints at the Michelle Foley Bay of Quinte Invitational Track and Field Meet in mid May. In doing so, Warren set a new Bay of Quinte Invitational record in the 200-metre sprint with a time of 24.75. Warren shattered senior teammate Mitch Reid's 2011 26.67 mark he set as a midget. “He had a great first outing, it was a real solid start for his season,” said coach Bob Bell. n Councillors approved a motion calling for a moratorium on neonicotinoid insecticide use at a mid-May meeting of committee of the whole. Councillors Voted 9–6 in favour of the motion, which called for both federal and provincial governments to impose a moratorium on neonicotinoid use while further studies on their affect on bees and other pollinators are completed. The issue was brought to the fore earlier in the year by a group of county residents calling themselves Bee Active. A similar moratorium was already in place in Europe. The motion also supported Health Canada guidelines around the use of neonicotinoids, which are used on corn and soybean seed, and urged farmers to follow them. It also suggested farmers use them as little as possible. n A new Ontario Provincial Police billing model was expected to bring higher policing costs to the municipality in the coming years, but Mertens said the new model still looked rosier than other options presented. Mertens had provided an update on the model to councillors at a May committeeof-the-whole meeting, saying the model would come into effect Jan. 1 2015. Mertens said alternatives such as switching to a municipal police force rather than the OPP would like present more challenges and higher costs. “The model is going to happen and, for us, the alternatives to this were worse,” Mertens said. n Lewis captured a gold medal at the 25th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) in Kitchener-Waterloo. Lewis' win meant she would move on to the Skills Canada National Competition in June in Mississauga. n Organizers of Prince Edward County's Macdonald Project were seeking to raise the final $60,000 to pay for Ruth Abernethy's original bronze sculpture of Canada's first prime minister. Chair David Warrick con-
firmed in May the committee had raised $120,000 of the $180,000 needed to pay for the sculpture. Warrick said the committee needed to make a final push to reach the fundraising goal with the completed statue slated to be unveiled in Picton on Canada Day 2015. n The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture co-hosted an all-candidates meeting in Picton for the Prince Edward-Hastings riding's four provincial candidates. Taking part were Liberal Georgina Thompson, Progressive Conservative Todd Smith, NDP Merrill Stewart, and Green Anita Payne. Payne promised to take the environmental consequences of actions into account, not just economic ones. Stewart said he'd work with NDP leaders to invest in priorities and make life more affordable. Smith said he would run on his record of being a strong voice for the riding, while Thompson said the Liberals would put jobs first. n The first teacher hired by the former Prince Edward County Board of Education, Pooky Nye, was set to retire after 30 years of educating county youth. Nye said she had special memories of each of the schools she worked at over her three decades of educating. Nye remembered the small-town feel of smaller county schools. She said children haven't changed over time, and continue to be kind and caring for the most part. As June and the end of the school year approached, Nye said the memories were starting to flood back. She said it felt like the right time to move on. n In the wake of the success of the Dudley Hewitt Cup Tournament at the Wellington and District Community Centre, county manager of community centres and events marketing Lisa Lindsay said the municipality would be exploring new sports tourism ventures. Lindsay said the tournament and the previous Central Canada Cup Challenge events held at the facility helped raise Prince Edward County's profile and the profile of the Wellington and District Community Centre as a venue. Lindsay said in mid May that preliminary discussions with “the next level” had already begun, although she couldn't provide further detail. n Ellis earned the Liberal nod for the 2015 federal election in the new Bay of Quinte riding. Party members put their support behind Ellis over previous candidate Peter Tinsley. Riding association resident John Brisbois said it was an exciting competition, but the association would be shifting focus to supporting Ellis. Ellis said in a speech prior to voting he wanted to see the new riding painted red, and said he wanted to change people's perception of politicians. “Politics has been too negative for too long,” Ellis said. “Politicians are ranked almost last among most trusted professions. I want to be a positive candidate, and to help change the way that politics is done.”
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Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21404129
Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
IMAGINE CHRISTMAS HERE! Celebrate Christmas 2015 in this charming century home – completely & lovingly restored to it’s current Owners’ exacting standards. Offers three+ bedrooms & bathroom on second floor and four rooms plus 2-pce bath on main level. Situation on a large town lot within walking distance to downtown. $475,000 MLS 2140115
CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com colinhenden@remax.net
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
This 100+ year old home has many original characteristics including original baseboard, trim and doors and a tin ceiling in the parlour. This home has great space with a den w/ woodstove, parlour/dining/living area, office and bedroom on the main floor plus a large custom country kitchen, new 2 years ago that keeps with the original character of the home. Plus a large `summer kitchen` which currently houses the laundry, has unlimited possibilities. Plus 2 good sized barns and ANOTHER HOUSE! The second home is a quaint 1200 sq.ft. modular/bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and its own septic. $239,000 MLS QR21406463
Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com 613-476-5900
NEW PRICE
PERFECT FOR ORGANIC FARMING 36 acres of fields, trees, ponds and wild life with frontage and entrances on Hwy 49 & 35. Large barn, original barn boards in tact underneath metal siding. Beautiful green space, view across Hayward Long Reach. Build your dream! MLS 21407263
Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca
LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
WWW.69CONSECONST.COM Century home features with complete `new home` renovation in desired neighbourhood of Wellington. This home exudes charm & character with it`s welcoming centre hall plan, stunning staircase, hemlock flooring, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, sunroom & spacious well lit kitchen, master bedroom with walk-through closet to 4 separate piece bathroom. Convenient 2nd floor laundry. Sunroom walkout to patio to composite tiered decking encompassing a pool. Newly added 12`x24` porch off Carriage House overlooks the pool area. Tri-level 2000 sq ft Carriage House with post & beam contains: At ground level a double garage with automatic doors, a workshop, loads of storage & a bunker; Main level games room with a kitchenette; 2nd level is open to your imagination. 15`x35` interlocking patio and 22` wide x 171` long paved drive. All on a nicely mature treed lot. Central location to Millenium Trail & Wineries; quick drive & easy to cycle to. $449,000 MLS QR21405279
Call JASON, KEVIN, SANDY or TAMARA YOUNG, Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or thefamilyteam@gmail.com
Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com
THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635 GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
ELEGANT PARTY SPACE $649,000 A natural landscape that takes care of itself and the lake views are added features for this 4+2 custom built raised ranch. This home has one floor living and big open spaces. The kitchen, the heart of of the home is perfect for entertaining and family dinners. The waterside deck, enjoyed for quiet times, sunbathing and yoga also provides elegant party space. MLS®QR21405171 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Representative 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
May your Season be touched with Wonder and filled with Love
This two bedroom, two bath charming home relays the warmth of an English cottage surrounded by mature trees and lovely perennial gardens. The home has solid maple flooring, a very spacious kitchen, newer windows and renovated main floor bath. This would be a great starter home with room to grow or would work well for the retired person with all living space being on the main floor and only minutes to Belleville. $125,000 MLS QR21407625
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A private oasis of just under 2 acres with a breathtaking waterfront on Picton Bay. Lilac Lodge steeped in history has huge principal rooms for family or entertaining. Sunroom across the back of the home offers an amazing view of the bay to sit and relax. All of the comforts with natural gas, and municipal water and sewer available for this amazing property. $950,000 MLS 2133785 ARNOLD FAITH, Sales Rep 613-476-7800
Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage
98 Main Street, Picton, ON
WATERFRONT
Merry Christmas!
Fabulous Location on a double lot! 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, wrap-around covered verandah. Open 2-storey great room, wood-burning fireplace, walls of windows. Main floor master with ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Bright, airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to front verandah and back deck. Waterviews over the reach. New double garage with space for a workshop. This home feels new. Move in as soon as you want. Walk to the residents` beach and boat launch. $325,000 MLS QR21406892
Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
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STIRLING Completely restored century home backing onto parkland, walk to all shops & amenities. 3 bedrms, one 4 pc & one 2 pc bath. Lg modern kitchen, lots of cupboards & built ins. Separate living rm, dining rm, 4 season sunrm. Garden doors to lg deck. Asking $254,000 MLS QR21406403 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
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HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441, 613-476-5399 KRISTEN RUTGERS, Sales Rep 613-848-4403, Office 613-476-5900
BEAUTIFUL, WATERFRONT - PARADISE Approx. 600 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach (between Lake Ontario & Bay of Quinte) a point of land with 2 coves. Swimmming, boating, fishing or water skiing is a step away. Updated large country kitchen, living room w/gas fireplace, patio doors to just walk out & your on the water. Updated 3 pc bathroom & septic, wiring & plumbing. Vacation retreat, income sportsmen or family lodging; your choice. When you arrive you will want to stay forever. $399,900 MLS QR21407169
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Excellent opportunity on the edge of Picton! The property features over 1.9 acres of privacy with a 2 storey dwelling and detached garage. Comfortable interior offers 3 bdrm / 3 bath and open concept dining-living room. Don’t miss out on this one! $234,000 MLS QR21406424 Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com
Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com
LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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Qr21405693 $499,000 2142288 $349,900 Qr21403766 $195,900 Qr21405817 $149,900 Qr21405818 $149,900 2132521 $86,500 2130767 $84,000 Qr21407009 $199,900 2134679 $17,500
95+ acre farm with pond & woods 2 acre Waterfront Lot on Lake Ontario 7+ acres, stream on the Bay of Quinte Level Waterfront lot with amazing views Level Waterfront lot with shore well 12.5 acres, mature trees, stream, well 12.5 acres, mature trees, stream, well 65+ acres mature bush lot ready to log 2+ acre Building Lot in Demorestville
Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Needs improvements. Main house has solid foundation, sturdy. 5 bdrms upstairs. Customize your own space on main floor. Sold `as-is` $84,900 MLS Qr21406958 Bill Rorabeck
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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor, balcony. 3 bedroom main floor unit, glassed in front porch, side deck area. Attached storage or workshop. $279,000 Qr21406336 Gary Morden
4 acre Lot
Frontage on 2 roads. Central location, lot lends itself to home set back on lot. $74,900 MLS 2137510 Steve Sensenstein
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Custom Built Home. Main floor Bedroom/Bathroom. Close to Amenities. $289,000 MLS Qr21404239 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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67 acres, near established vineyards. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, three door 24` x 30` garage. $485,000 MLS Qr21404905 Bill Rorabeck
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Merry Christmas!
Close to Hospital & Yacht Club. 3 bedroom home. Fenced yard, 18 x 12 separate garage, ample storage space. New vinyl siding. $134,900 MLS 2140409 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile
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Great Starter home/Rental property. 4 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms. Nicely landscaped. $169,000 MLS Qr21405626 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
Rolling hills and a ravine. Property must be walked to be truly appreciated. Subject to severance. $279,900 MLS 2140401 Bill Rorabeck
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Spacious cottage style home on a lovely lot overlooking Mill Pond, moments from Milford. $259,000 MLS Qr21404837 Bill Rorabeck
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Stately renovated 4 bedroom home, gorgeous in-town lot. Plenty of room for guests & entertaining, large principal rooms, central air. 3rd level Master oasis, fireplace, balcony, skylights, ensuite, soaker tub, separate shower, heated floors. 9' ceilings throughout. 2nd floor laundry doubles as guest room. Full-height basement for dry storage, workshop or hobbies, wide staircase for easy access to backyard. Big country kitchen, granite counters, solid wood cabinets, wainscotting, room for a family table. Crown moulding, high baseboards, plenty of original character. Freshly painted exterior trim & decks - private garden, screenedin front porch. Walk to everything in town. Perfect for B&B or home-business. Paved drive plus space for 3 cars. Garden shed has electricity. $398,500 QR21407154 Gail Forcht**
Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Bright bungalow at the the water`s edge just West of Wellington. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious Great Room with large windows and corner fireplace nook. Walkouts from the Living room, eat-in Kitchen and Master Bedroom to a fabulous deck overlooking the water. Views to Sandbanks beach, West Point and the famous Dunes! Only a few steps down to the limestone shore, great for swimming or watching the waves roll in! Double garage plus cute garden shed offer plenty of storage for all your toys. Brand new roof on the garage, Updated wiring, New insulated door and windows in Master bedroom to take advantage of the amazing views. From Sunrise to Sunset, this cottage has it all! $497,000 MLS QR21406429 Gail Forcht**
24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 10year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks, and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time home! $499,000 MLS QR21407500 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Picton Harbour beauty! Four bedroom, finished basement walk-out waterfront home has three walls of windows overlooking the water on the main and lower levels. Large wrap-around deck on lower level and balcony on the main level is outdoor living at its best. Home is also wheelchair accessible, with elevator, dumbwaiter, larger door-frames and large walk-in main bathroom shower. Home has had many upgrades throughout the years with a steel roof, newer heating system and ac. There are two extra garages on the back side to store all the water toys. $499,000 MLS QR21406208 Lori Slik*
Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21407057 Lori Slik*
Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room! Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401! Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Peace & Privacy! Spectacular waterfront property. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, indoor endless pool, vaulted ceiling in open concept kitchen, dining, great room with beautiful stone fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom, decks. Office/Library overlooks great room. Spacious bedrooms each with ensuite on main floor. Lower level: 2 bedrooms, full bath, workshop, utility/storage room, great family room, wood stove, pool, walkout to patio and water. Double attached garage. Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis, rebuilt 48` dock/wharf plus deep water mooring. Paved circular drive. Great boating community. $696,000 MLS QR21406043 Gail Forcht**
Fabulous 6.8 acre waterfront property, includes severed 1.8 acre lot in desirable Waupoos. 500+ ft pristine waterfront, sand & some rock near shore, gradually changing to sand bottom feet off the dock. South facing towards Waupoos Is. Spectacular views to the east to open water. custom built cedar and stone sided home, wrap around deck. Impeccably maintained, birds eye maple floors. Energy efficient heat/cooling, 12” walls. Attached double garage, main floor entry plus access from lower level. Vaulted ceiling in the living/dining room, 3 sets of walk out glass doors to the deck. Ideally situated on the property for privacy, close to the shore. Lots of room to expand. Great soil for gardening & planting. 10 mins. to Picton, walk to the Cider Co. or Waupoos Winery. Waupoos marina close by. Potential opportunity to sever another lot to the east of the house. MLS QR21407004 Gail Forcht**
Enchanting spacious updated gabled Century home, 24 acres, over 600’ waterfront on Adolphus Reach. 2 centre hall plans, original staircases. Pine & hardwood floors, original trim, french style windows in 1860`s part of house. Perfect for retreat, B&B or special place for family & friends. Finished & insulated space in historic barn. 2 smaller outbuildings. Stairs to Muskoka-like shore, private deck. Potential to sever. Land presently in cash crop & newly fenced area for the horses. $928,000 MLS QR21404532 Gail Forcht**
Unparalleled waterfront estate, 53 acres. Over 1000’ waterfront, dock, protected waters for swimming & boating! 3+ acres mature vines producing 8 varieties. Custom built 4 bedroom home, geothermal heating & cooling, heated in-ground pool, dream kitchen. Hardwood & ceramic floors, radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis, 5 pc ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace, views across vineyard to water. Recently built outbuilding could be tasting room or bunkie. $1,295,000 MLS QR21404458 Gail Forcht**
Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.4 acres waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located just minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the may charms of the County! $265,000 MLS QR21405274 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
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Merry Christmas To all our neighbours, customers and friends, we wish a Christmas holiday filled with much harmony and joy.
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Mary Jane Mills
A unique country property, minutes away from Picton on a quiet rural road in the area of wineries. This 100+ year old home still has many original characteristics including original baseboard, trim and doors and a gorgeous tin ceiling in the parlour. This home has great space with a den w/ woodstove, parlour/dining/living area, office and bedroom on the main floor plus a large custom country kitchen, new 2 years ago that keeps with the original character of the home. Plus a large `summer kitchen` which currently houses the laundry, has unlimited possibilities. Second floor could be three bedrooms or two with a large master w/ original wide pine floors re-finished, and an open loft/landing for a second living area or play room. Plus 2 good sized barns and ANOTHER HOUSE! This property is perfect for a large, extended family or for a craftsman/artist to set up shop. The second home is a quaint 1200 sq.ft. modular/bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and its own septic. $239,000 MLS QR21406463
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This 4 bedroom plus brick 2 storey home is perfect for a family. Just 5 minutes north of Belleville, this home has privacy galore, nestled on a wooded 1.9 acre lot - can`t be seen from the road, in an area of fine homes! With generous sized bedrooms, formal dining room, front room and family room above grade, this home has plenty of room. Plus the lower level can be finished for extra living space including a recroom and additional bedroom. Keep the kids busy in the 16 x 38 concrete 9 ft. deep pool, while you relax in the hot tub. This home has huge potential! $289,000 MLS QR21407104 Three bedroom solid brick century home on a quiet street in Picton. Many original features including hardwood flooring, baseboard, trim, doors, and staircase. Plus a third floor attic/loft space, perfect for artist studio, children`s playroom or office. All on a nicely landscaped lot with single detached garage. Lots of space and possibilities. $310,000 MLS QR21407339
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BLOOMFIELD – Pan-Abode log home on almost an acre of property backing onto Bull’s Creek. Stunning great room, cathedral ceiling, spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen, almost 3,000 sq. ft. finished living space on 3 levels. Detached 750 sq.ft. guest house. $525,000 MLS QR21406469
PICTON – Move in & enjoy – the work’s all done! Lovingly rebuilt from the walls in with all the original charm restored. Centre hall plan on main floor & unique layout on the second floor. Detached two-garage & spacious lot. $475,000 MLS 2140115
COUNTY ROAD 4 – Unique home convenient to Picton & Belleville. Features main floor bedroom & bath, big kitchen, two bedrooms & bath upstairs as well as a full finished basement with a cozy woodstove. Huge garage/shop. $389,000 MLS QR21404518
CLOSE TO VANDERWATER PARK - Coloradostyle home, spectacular private setting. Tastefully-finished living space, 2 levels, hardwood & ceramic floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one ensuite), lower level offers 2 more bedrooms, family room, 4-pce bath. $325,000 MLS 2142368
MORRISON POINT RD. – 2.75 acres. (approx.) Charming century home in picturesque setting includes a spacious workroom with outside entrance – ideal for Artist/Hobbiest! Also includes a huge detached garage/workshop building. $389,000 MLS QR21406216
JUST OUTSIDE PICTON’S TOWN LIMITS – 7 acres & original barn. Stone covered with stucco century home, updated 4 bed, 2 bath. $299,900 MLS QR21407523
LYONS ROAD – A rare find! Five acres of wooded land with 300 ft. of shoreline and road frontage. Escarpment setting provides a spectacular view across the Bay. Buy and build now or use as a weekend retreat with your RV. $235,000 MLS 2131166
BLACK RIVER COMMUNITY – Country setting on one acre close to the Black River Cheese Factory. All brick bungalow with updated interior with open concept living/dining/kitchen & lovely hardwood floors and finished basement with woodstove. $259,900 MLS QR21403755
Elks St. – Picton – Close to the Harbour & within walking distance of downtown. Great family home with huge basement for additional living space or workshop with outside access. Features hardwood floors, main floor bedroom & two upstairs. Asking $225,000 MLS QR21405160
MILFORD – Quick possession possible! Lovely 3-bedroom home with full basement. Offers spacious rooms, kitchen with centre island & lots of cupboards, dining with walk-out to large deck & main floor laundry. Detached garage. $209,000 MLS QR21406617
BLOOMFIELD – Ideal location for a commercial/retail enterprise. Living quarters on upper level, off-street parking for Owners/Staff & public parking close by. Presently set up as Artisan Bakery & Café. MLS# 2142865
WELLINGTON – Business & building for sale! Thriving, fully equipped, Café/Bistro opened year round for breakfast and lunch. Potential for serving dinners daily or special-occasions themed evenings! The building also houses a rented commercial space & two-bedroom apartment. MLS QR21405956
SPORTSMAN MOTEL – Great family business! The current Owners have operated the business for 29 years, the kids are grown up and moved away – now it’s time for them to retire. Features Municipal water, 16 rooms – regularly updated, lovely Owners’ living quarters. Room for expansion. QR21405761
COUNTY ROAD 1 – 3,500 sq. ft. commercial building, centrally located, on 2.2 acres surrounded by farmland. 14 ft. ceiling in shop area. Phase 2 Environmental Assessment completed. $329,000 MLS# QR21407525
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& Call RON NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca
LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800
Adorable three bedroom bungalow (2 up and one down|) in great neighborhood in Prince Edward County the heart of Picton.Hardwood floors and a den overlooking amazing gardens in priRealty Inc. vate backyard Great price. A must see. Brokerage 98 Main Street, $229,900 MLS QR21403791 Picton, ON
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Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile work, incredible chef`s dream kitchen with huge walk-in pantry, commercial JennAir range, fantastic working island and a great desk area Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker all topped with Quartz counters. Huge maintenance free or SHANNON WARRcomposite veranda plus a covered patio. Incredible HUNTER, Sales Rep master suite complete with 5 piece ensuite and a dream Office: 613-471-1708 closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating and Cell: 613-961-9587 cental air, R60 insulation (Arxx). The 70 acre property is www.homeinthecounty.com a magical private oasis of wildlife with a seasonal creek, rolling hills and limestone with trails to tour the forest and meadows, fruit trees and even concord grapes! $799,999 MLS QR21407423
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Dukes shake off two poor efforts to finish 2014 with a win Wellington has three-goal third to beat Kingston 4-1 Sunday afternoon Jason Parks
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The Wellington Dukes had a nice early Christmas present for their fans this weekend. A key win against a East Division opponent. The Dukes (17-16-2) shook off a lopsided loss Friday against Trenton in time to best the Kingston Voyageurs 4-1 Sunday. The win comes before the hockey club partakes in its annual Christmas time shutdown and lets the squad depart Wellington feeling good about the 2014 portion of their regular season schedule. “It's a game with playoff implications and a pretty good bounce back from their previous two games,” Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said. “That's a pretty good team in Kingston and to go out and get that result shows character.” After the Dukes dominated the first two periods and outshot Kingston 29-12, the clubs were tied 1-1. Luc Brown got the Dukes on the board in the first with a well-placed shot with 1:14 left in the opening frame but Kingston responded midway through the second when Alex Stothart's volley grazed the post and snuck past Oliver Lefreniere With a winnable game hanging in the balance, Wellington continued to outwork Kingston along the boards in the third and their persistence paid off. Will Cook was the recipi-
Crash Course Wellington Dukes forward Marco Azzano falls into Kingston Voyageurs goaltender Daniel Urbani as Kingston defender Jaylon Gorman tries to alter his course Sunday afternoon. The Dukes badly outshot the Voyageurs through two periods, but Urbani managed to hold them to a 1-1 tie until the third period. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
ent of a nice Joe McKeown saucer pass at 4:40 of the third to give Wellington an edge they would never relinquish. Later in the frame, it was Cook who found McKeown in traffic at 12:12 of the third and the captain made no
mistake, going five hole on Vees tender Daniel Urbani. With the game winding down and the Vees trying to get back into the contest, Wellington held firm with Urbani on the bench and it would be Griffin McCarty
depositing the puck into the vacated Vees cage with just under two minutes to play. Lefreniere continued his mastery of Kingston, making 24 saves and winning his second straight start against the darlings of the Limestone
city.
“He's a solid goalie, he give you a chance to win every night,” Abrams said of the 16-year-old netminder.”He's been working on his consistency at this level and he continues to try and
improve that aspect of his game.” Lefreniere was up with the Ottawa 67's Friday night and the club could of used him as the Trenton Golden Hawks ran rampant in the third over the visitors en route to an 8-0 win. Down 3-0 after two, Wellington was flat in the final stanza as Trenton blasted away and the Dukes net and pumped a handful past starter Taylor Welsh. Wellington returns to action Sun. Jan. 4 when they host Buffalo at 7 p.m. With just 19 games left in the regular season and Wellington trying to improve its playoff standing, points will be at a premium down the home stretch. As of Monday, Wellington was eighth in the Northeastern Conference but well within striking distance (three points) of sixth-place Stouffville. “We need to maintain or work ethic and I think we've got that figured out,” Abrams said. “Now, we've got to make sure the execution rate is high and we are playing the right way, not the easy way.” 'Round the Roc: Team Canada East didn't have the finish they'd hoped for at the 2014 World Junior A challenge but no one can accuse the club of being a lame duck. For the first time in tourney history, TCE beat their Western Canada counter parts. In preliminary play, TCE came within 90 seconds of knocking off the powerhouse and eventual champion U.S.A. and lost out on a bronze .medal to Russia 2-0 in a game in which the Russian goalie made 46 saves...Abbott Girduckis had two goals in the tournament.
Picton enters Christmas break one point back of final playoff spot in the Empire Jones scores twice as Pirates earn an important 5-2 win Sunday night in Amherstview Chad Ibbotson
Staff writer
Close Coverage Pirates forward Mitchell Merry
keeps Port Hope’s Tyler Davey in close check through the neutral zone Thursday. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
The Picton Pirates head into the holiday break on a positive note, picking up a win against the Amherstview Jets to pull within a point of the final playoff spot almost three quarters of the way through the Empire season. Despite some solid work last Thursday, the Pirates fell 4–2 to the Port Hope Panthers, but responded on Sunday with a gritty effort against the Jets in a 5–2 win. With just 12 games remaining the Pirates now sit at 27 points, just one point behind fourth-place Amherstview. Pirates coach and general
manager Ryan Woodward said his team has seen a lot of turnover, but he believes the team is starting to come together and play some solid hockey at the right time of year. “We're just starting to build some chemistry and show what we're capable of doing,” he said. The Pirates got behind late in the first period on Thursday with Jacob Spicer and Rory Milne picking up goals less than a minute apart. The two-goal lead held into the first intermission and through a scoreless middle frame despite some good chances at both ends. Picton finally got on the board 46 seconds into the
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final frame with Chris Jones potting an unassisted goal. At 7:33 into the period Dan Lagrois restored the two-goal Port Hope lead and a Hunter Baker power-play marker at 17:15 made it 4–1. The Pirates didn't fold and Austin Labelle scored on the power play and with the net empty to make the final score 4–2. Woodward said both teams played well and goaltenders Branson Schell and Nick Kazmierczak showed their skill. He said the loss came down to an inability to capitalize on chances. “When teams are evenly matched and there's parity in the league, you have to capitalize and make the most of
your opportunities,” he said. “It was a hard-fought game and we were able to take a few things from the loss and move forward.” Once again the Pirates showed solid character in working hard until the final buzzer. Woodward said experience and leadership have set that example. “We've got some experience in our dressing room. They've played in some big games and been in some tough moments and they understand what it takes to battle through,” he said. “Our young players are really contributing to what we're building.”
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new equipment The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital received $237,282 worth of telemetry equipment in June, thanks to a community fundraising drive. Celebrating a successful campaign were, from left, Leo Finnegan, Hazel Lloyst, Fran Donaldson, Lynda Wycott, Janice Heard, and Melanie Fida. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
and qualified for the Canadian PGA tour. n Relay For Life surpassed the $1-million-raised mark in early June. Over five years since the event's inception, Relay For Life helped the Canadian Cancer Society reach a total of $1,012,000. Locally, 2014's Relay For Life garnered more than $172,000 in a night. A total of 51 teams and 510 people took part with 79 survivors taking part in the survivor lap. Hastings-Prince Edward Canadian Cancer Society fundraising co-ordinator Matthew Del Grosso said Relay for Life accounts for $587,000 of the local chapter's $1.175-million budget. n The county's local radio station project turned to the public to help raise the antenna. County FM 99.3 organizers launched a $9,993-campaign on the crowdfunding web site w w w. i n d i e g o g o . c o m , which offered gifts or enticements in return for donations. Crowdfunding committee co-chair Ryan Aldred said the campaign would offer unique county experiences as well as station experiences. The higher the donation, the better the prize with the top donation of $993 allowing the donor to flip the switch and turn on the station for the first time. “These are experiences they'll get nowhere else and they've all been donated,” Aldred said. n About 1,000 more people visited the Prince Edward County's Great Canadian Cheese Festival in 2014 than in 2013. The two-day festival offered more than 100 vendors and brought in about 4,000 over its dura-
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tion. Event director Georgs Kolesnikovs said the 2014 festival was the biggest, and in many ways best, since the event's inception in 2010. He said the number of exhibitors grew from 58 to 130 over that time, including 36 cheese producers from across the country. He said the real growth sector of the festival was the artisan foods, which ranged from caviar to jam. Kolesnikovs attributed much of the show's growth to social media like Facebook and Twitter. n PECI's Trista McKeeArlidge captured a silver medal in the 2014 All Ontario Track and Field Championships held in Mississauga in early June. The Grade 9 student came second in the women's 800 m blind event and was fourth in the 100 m race. McKee-Arlidge completed the 800 m sprint at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associa-
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $5.49 for 15 words or less. 12¢ each additional word. BIRTHS MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 15¢ each word, minimum $8.50 (50 words)
ARTICLES FOR SALE
FREE to pickup 34” HD TV, Toshiba tube set, excellent condition picture and sound 613-471-1801.
County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario
2004 SUNFIRE, 110,000km, 5 speed standard, excellent condition. $2200 obo. 905-928-5788, 14 Elizabeth Street. CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, auto parts also sold. Call 613-929-7572.
FARM
2007 Kubota L39 Backhoe
MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm
613-393-9993 888-905-9993
CENTRAL BOILER
OUTDOOR FURNACES
2014 WINTER REBATE WITH A SAVINGS UP TO $500 ON SELECTED MODELS R0013022722
Call for more information Your local DEALER
WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca
CARS AND TRUCKS
FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613
MUSIC
$15 FOR 1/2 HOUR. Warren Jackson Music Lessons. Guitar, Bass, Piano. Phone 613-503-5255 or 613-393-5536
ANTIQUES
CASH PAID FOR. Old milk bottles.Signs, advertising items, oil & gas related items, watches, clocks, toys, old banks, marbles, MahJong games, shaving items, fountain pens, lighters, Moorcroft pottery, glass, kitchenwares 20’s-50’s, and much,much more; also buying gold and silver. 613-393-5886 PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE refinishing and restoration. Antiques bought and sold. Free pick-up and delivery. Butler Creek Antiques, Schoharie Rd. 613-476-1142.
APPLIANCES FOR SALE
NEW and USED
APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers, 3 mos. old & up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridge's $100. & up.
NEW APPLIANCES
At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.
PAYS CASH$$$
For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.
SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 PETS
GENTLE TOUCH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. QUINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265
CARS AND TRUCKS
2005 CHRYSLER Sebring 138k $3995. 2005 Pontiac Wave 190k $2995, 2003 Caravan 206k $3000. 2001 Hyundai Accent 134K $3000. 2000 Ford Explore 124K $3500. All vehicles come saftied, etested and with a 6 month/6000km warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors 314 Lake Street, Picton, 613-813-5401.
4wd (1350 hrs), single owner, stored inside, very good condition. $29,500. Call Brad 613-373-2227.
FOR RENT
1 BEDROOM, available February, $850+hydro, clean, quiet, non smk, parking incl., hardwood floors, please contact Brian 613614-1098. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, adult community, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1375 plus utilities (gas heat). 613885-1307. 2 BEDROOM apartment, $1050 plus hydro. Clean, updated, large. Non-smoking. Contact Brian, 613614-1098 2 BEDROOM condo, 2 bath, boat slip, waterfront view, includes fridge/stove, washer/dryer, $1250 mo. plus utilities 613-827-6861. 74 MAIN ST, Picton Attractive store front with great visibility $850.00 Monthly Contact Jeff Maw, Sales rep 613-849-8933 Email: jmaw@exitrealtygroup.ca Exit Realty Group, Brokerage. Bright, spacious, renovated four bedroom townhouse available immediately. $825.00 plus heat and hydro. Includes parking and yard. Fifty percent off the first month’s rent if moving in before 2-Jan 2015. Call 613-966-9079
FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT
Macaulay Village Houses: 3 bed house, $895/month plus util. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Macaulay Village: 2 bed bungalow, $1050/month plus util. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office:
141 Main St, Picton
Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References
ROOM FOR rent just outside of Picton, prefer single mature women, price negotible 613-885-7657.
LOTS AND ACREAGE
TEXAS USA Best Buy. Own a prime 20 acre ranchette in scenic Texas. Now only $395 per acre, $99 per month, no credit check. Call 800-875-6568.
WANTED TO BUY WILL Buy Scrap
Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, garage & basement cleaning
CALL CHAPPY’S
613-476-2994 or 613-846-0117
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WANTED
MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 WANTED STANDING Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
A WINTER DAY is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021
BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES
Rubbish Removal Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc. Appliances
FREE Pickup
613-476-1621
BURROWS RENOVATIONS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613476-7617. HOUSEKEEPING, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. SHEILA BRUSHEY Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021.
BUSINESS SERVICES
RODGER ANDERSON
EXCAVATING
SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM
FREE ESTIMATES
RR2 PICTON
476-6717
BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE
Stump Grinding Tree Trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully Insured 15 years Experience
Glenn Guernsey
476-3757
HELP WANTED
LOOKING FOR career minded person willing to speak to small groups or do one-on-one presentations locally. PT/FT. Car & internet necessary. Diana, 866-306-5858 SEASONAL FARM labourers for Hagerman Farms. Start mid April 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, work in all weather conditions and have own transportation to and from. Wage $11/hour. Mail resumes to Hagerman Farms, 13644 Loyalist Parkway Picton ON K0K 2T0 or email to Hagerman_farms@yahoo.com SEASONAL FARM Labourers for Laundry Farms, Picton, Ontario. Start May 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, have own transportation. Wage $11/hour. Apply to fax 613-4767128 or email: jeanoram@aol.com
HELP WANTED
SEASONAL FARM labourers, April to October 2015. Duties to include: Pruning, planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. 7 days per week. Must have transportation. Wage $11/hr. Blueberry Patch, 3143 County Rd 8 Picton. Fax resume to 613-476-1309 or email blueberry@kos.net
MEMORIAMS
BAVERSTOCK, In loving memory of Bill, a dear father and grandfather, who passed away December 26, 1990. Please God forgive a silent tear, A fervent wish our Dad was here, There are others, yes we know But he was ours we loved him so. Dear God take a message To our father in Heaven above Tell him how much we miss him And give him all our love Lovingly remembered by daughter Kay, son-in-law Archie, and grandchildren Patty and Rick Bissonette, Bill McGregor, Laura Kramer and Rebecca
www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon
MEMORIAMS
LEAVITT, In memory of Jeffery Scott Leavitt, Dec 12, 1971-Dec 24, 2010. Deep in our hearts you are lovingly remembered Sweet, happy memories cling around your name True hearts that loved you with deepest affection, Always will love you in death just the same. Loved and miss by your family. WADFORTH, In loving memory of a dear father, Gordon Wadforth, December 26, 2010 and a dear mother Marie Wadforth, December 28, 2010. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Remembered always Bob, Linda, Doug, Judy, Nick and Brett. WILKINSON, In loving memory of a father and grandfather, Clifford Wilkinson, who passed away on December 25, 2005. We won’t forget the way you smile The words you used to say; The many things you did for us, In your own loving way. Of all that life has given us, And all that’s left to do We will never have a greater gift, Then the years we spent with you. Forever missed Teresa & family
CARROLL, Ken. Dear Pop, Memories of you Last forever. Lots of love, Susan. DAFOE- John and Gladys. In loving memory of dear parents, sister and brother-in-law. John passed away Dec. 27, 2004 and Gladys passed away Dec. 26, 2012. Our family was definitely blessed with both of you, You were always caring, loving, kind and true Of all that life has given us And all that’s left for us to do, We will never have a greater gift Than the precious years we were given with you. You are tucked safely in our hearts and you are missed and loved by your family now and always. IRVINE, Ralph. In loving memory of a dear brother, who passed away December 26, 2010. He left us quietly His thoughts unknown But left us a memory, We are proud to own, So treasure him Lord, In your garden of rest, For when on earth, He was one of the best. Sister Nancy and brother-in-law Arthur and family. ISTEAD, Frances. In loving memory of a dear mother, Frances, who passed away December 27, 1996. Many a day her name is spoken Many an hour she is in our thoughts A link in our family chain is broken She is gone from our home But not from our hearts. Sadly missed by son Arnold & Sue.
HALE, Shirley
Peacefully at her home in Picton on Wednesday December 17th, 2014. Loved daughter of Nancy and Tony Grattan of RR 9 Picton. Dear sister of Phil and his wife Rose, Betty and her husband Rick, Barb and her husband Jeremy, John and his wife Kim and Doug and his wife Jeanne. Shirley will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, her house mates Diane, Cheryl, Christine and Susan, the staff of Community Living, the ladies of the coffee shop and by her walking club. A gathering of family and friends will take place at her home at 16 Richmond Street on Saturday December 20th from 1 until 3 p.m. Interment service will take place in the spring at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to Community Living Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam
Bill Baverstock
In loving memory of a dear father, who passed away December 26, 1990. “Dad” is such a special word, A word that brings to mind, A big warm smile, a helping hand, A way of being kind, Devotion to the family, A word of patience, too, “Dad” is such a special word, Because it stands for “you”. Always remembered by son George.
DEATHS
Funeral Home
In memory of our son
Justin Mowbray
Sept. 12, 1988 – Dec. 24, 2012 Little did we know two years ago that night When a knock at the door came That you were taken forever. Suddenly a parents worse fear came true We could never be prepared for the pain and emptiness that we would feel of never seeing you again. The moment that you were gone, our hearts were torn in two and one side filled with heartache, the other side died with you. We often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks. We long to hear your voice and see your face as you walk into the room, and say the things you used to say. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain. Love you always bud, Mom and Dad. ~~~~ In memory of our brother If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true We would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you A thousand words won’t bring you back We know because we’ve tried and neither will a million tears We know because we’ve cried You’ve left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too But we’ve never wanted memories We only wanted you. Love always, Brandon and Erin
OSTRANDER, Leland July 27, 1935 - December 30, 2006 In the book of life there are memories Of the happy days we knew And recorded in love are the blessings Of a wonderful Dad like you. Sadly missed and always loved, Mary, Val and Al, Cindy, Julie and Tim, Brad and Jenn and families
Ryan Andrew Hennessy
December 12, 1984 – December 20, 2014 With great sadness we announce the death of Ryan Hennessy on Saturday December 20, 2014. Cherished son of Gerald and Anne Hennessy. Forever loved and always adored by his partner Jenna Sibthorpe. Loved grandson of Eleanor and the late Don Hennessy and the late Margaret and Morley Grosse. Loved brother of Lindsey (Andy) and Sydney. Dearly missed by nephews Carter and Cameron and niece Leah. Remembered by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryan rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Funeral Service was held at First Baptist Church on Tuesday December 23 at 2 pm. Pastor David Inch officiated with Pastor Earl Colton. Spring Interment Quaker Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Algonquin College Foundation – Massage Therapy Program or Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated.(cheques only, please) The family received friends on Monday evening and Tuesday from 1pm. until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home
Rest in Peace
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AUCTION SALES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH
AT 9:30 A.M. WINTER BLUES ANTIQUE AUCTION DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIONS: From Hwy. 401 take Hwy. 37 north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn east & follow 6 kms. to 1146 Casey Road. A special feature of this sale will be a Manley McDonald painting (Selling at 12 noon). Antique mother’s helper cupboard, antique painted preserve cupboard, antique painted hoosier in as found condition, 5 ft. harvest table, 2 antique sideboards painted in as found condition, several refinished antique pieces including a round drop leaf table, hall table & sofa table, 2 hall tables, press back chairs, antique dresser/ beveled glass mirror, fold down secretary, painted antique drop leaf table, 2 washstands, cedar chest, wicker fernery, old trunks, antique oak dining table, library table, wooden rocker, a large number of antique smalls including but not limited to antique “Eatonia” wooden wagon, steel wheel wagon, wooden sled, qty. of old tins, 2 cistern pumps, qty. of old enamel ware , old ink wells, Beswick race horse & jockey # 1037, 2 Satsuma candleholders, 5 Shelley “Dainty Blue” cups & saucers, brass key to the city of Kingston, Royal Doulton “Repose” HN 2272 & “Rebecca”, “Dresden Spray” pattern teapot, cream & sugar & 2 egg cups, Thomas Kinkade Noah’s ark with accessories, a number of old tin toys including a “Cities Service” tow truck, small “Buddy L” fire truck, old tin cars & trucks, MF 44 tractor, old WW 1 & 2 post cards in album, “Stream Line” toy train set in original box, old kitchen utensils, cornflower crystal, Bunnykins plate, mug & bank, Westmoreland hand painted milk glass candleholders, 6 divided depression dinner plates, large cranberry pitcher, Triolene enamel sign & oil bottle, cast iron pots, coal oil lamps, 2 Tiffany style table lamps, a collection of old hockey & baseball cards featuring such greats as Bobby Hull, Tim Horton, Hank Aaron, Jean Beliveau & many more, jello coins, carnival glass bride’s basket, several antique biscuit jars, handmade quilts, qty. of old wooden boxes & crates, apple ladder, farm tools, table top radios, old framed prints, Roseville, depression glass & numerous other interesting antique finds. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
7th ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION SALE JANUARY 1ST, 2015 9:30 A.M. Sharp - Viewing from 8 A.M.
to be held at South Fredericksburg Hall From 401 take exit 579 south on Hwy 41 through south through 7 sets of lights and then approximately 11 km on County Rd 8 - hall is on the right. Watch for Signs. FEATURING: Gibbard Anniversary Solid Walnut Tea Wagon, 2 sets of lamp tables & a set of Chippendale 3 drawer commode tables; drop front desk; washstand; Winnower coffee table; double sided library table; dragon fly stain glass lamp & others; small wringer washer; several jugs & crocks (blue & named); Ruth Brooks water colour & 2 other paintings by Thorn Morrow and Thomas Kinkade; quantity of china & glass; chest of silver; Royal Doultons & Lladros; Metal & enamel signs, Coke, McColl Frontenac; Railway sign; old calendars; 15" x 6" Metal 7 up thermometer; military badges; swords; etc.; wooden decoys; silk screen & embossed milk bottles - Moons, Old Orchard, Fosters, Milligan, Holmes, Herrington, etc.; Honey pails, tobacco & peanut butter tins; police peddle car; pony & cart; John Deere cast iron seat; horse bells; wooden carvings; Trombone with case owned by Don Holmes, Napanee; Flute in case; Guitar; old fishing tackle box & tackle; old hand sleighs; 2 Aladdin lamps & others; Post Cards (some Picton); On behalf of our family & staff, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, thank you for your support during 2014 and we hope you have a Happy Healthy 2015. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 8 a.m. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For full listing and pictures go to: www.lambertauctions.ca
Want to do business in Napanee/Deseronto markets? Call your Picton Gazette sales rep. at 613-476-3201 today to book your advertisement.
Babies of 2014!
$
1600
+ HST
We can’t wait to see the babies born in 2014! 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 29, 2015. Just bring in, or email your baby’s colour picture, along with the information below on or before January 23, 2015! Don’t miss out! Finn Jocko
Baby’s Name: _________________________________________
November 6, 2014
Date of Birth: _________________________________________
Andrew and Megan Jocko
Parents’ Names: _______________________________________
Weight: _____________________Time: ____________________ Phone Number:
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HELP WANTED
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT & WORKS COMMISSION
The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.
Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions in the Engineering, Development & Works Commission, temporarily reporting to the Director of Operations: • Part Time Custodian (2 positions) • Part Time Landfill Attendant (2 positions)
The Custodian will be responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of Town Halls and County offices. Job duties include the collection and removal of garbage and recycling, removal of snow and ice from hall entrances, the opening and closing of halls for functions, minor repairs and maintenance, and assisting other custodians with project work. Starting hourly rate of pay is $16.94 per hour.
The Landfill Attendant is responsible for the day-to day operations within any of The County’s landfill or transfer sites. The Landfill Attendant is expected to follow County procedures and guidelines related to the disposal of waste and recyclables and will be responsible for collecting and submitting all fees and charges as per County Policy. The regular hours for this position are primarily on Saturdays. Starting hourly rate of pay is $17.85 per hour. Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team as required • Proven communication and customer service skills • Previous work related experience • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act • Valid class “G” driver’s licence, “DZ” preferred for Landfill • Ability to complete tasks involving climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis • Proof of a satisfactory criminal background check
These positions are also eligible for 10% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per C.U.P.E Local 2275’s collective agreement. Please direct your application, stating which position you are applying to, to careers@pecounty.on.ca prior to 4:00 pm on January 2, 2014.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
PAINTING
Wayne Cronk Painting Wayne Cronk Painting
Brush & Roller • Airless Spraying Barns & Commercial Building Interior & Exterior Houses Roof Replacement & Repair Bucket Truck Service General Maintenance Sandblasting • Parking Lot Striping Prompt Service • Free Estimates
613-476-5863
PAINTING
HEATING
PAINT GUY Robert Cole
613.399.2896
New & Renovated Home Painting
ROOFING
MAINTENANCE
MP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Skilled Labourer bScrap Steel Removal 613.391.8441
• Snowplowing • Salt & Sanding • Snowblowing Commercial & Residential
Call
613-476-4053
• Wood, Gas, Pellet, Electric • Stoves, Fireplaces & Accessories • Sales, Service, Installations • Free Estimates • Chimney Sweeps
County’s Largest Fireplace Showroom
124 Main St., Picton
613.476.9259
M-CO
CONTRACTOR GENERAL CONTRACTING Specializing in Interior Finishing, Drywall Plastering, flooring, trim, & painting
WILL BUILD GARAGES, DECKS
EXCAVATING
Unit #1 - 1525 John Counter Blvd. Kingston
Snow Plowing • Excavators • Dozers Skidsteer / Bobcat Float Service • Dump Trailer
C: 613.920.3178 R: 613.476.1187 F: 613.476.6101 E: mike@goheenconstruction.com
Let people know how to contact you.
Place your ad today! Call The Picton Gazette 613-476-3201
Sales & Service
All makes & models: gas, diesel, propane, electric
Mike Brewster 1612 Fish Lake Rd. Demorestville tricountyliftruck.ca
APPLIANCE REPAIR
• Washers • Dryers
Owner/Operator
Call Dave 613-848-1098 Senior, veteran & disabled persons discounts.
613-476-4861
HEATING & COOLING
SALES & SERVICE
INSTALLATION
McCann Heating & Cooling
Cell
613-848-5729
MASONRY CONTRACTOR • Natural Stone • Brick • Block • New Construction, Restoration, Renovation • High Efficiency Masonry Heaters & Wood Burning Bake Ovens
mcogeneralcontracting@gmail.com
• Refrigerators • Freezers
Michael Goheen
• New Homes & Renovations • Additions & Decks • Replacement Windows & Doors • Exterior Siding & Finishes
La Montagne Masonry Contractor
COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE
Goheen Construction Co.
No job too small Estate Clean Out Down-sizing Tenant leave you a mess
4003 County Rd. 9 Napanee, Ontario K7R 3K8
Call Mandy or Jamie Home: 613-476-6960 Cell: 613-503-0266
613.848.0187
24 Hour
1-877-544-3335 Emergency Service 613-544-3335
Locally owned & operated Over 100 years combined experience
Owner/Operator Jerry McCann
Your local provider for all your lift truck needs
SERVING: Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Bulk Markets • Small cylinder exchange program
Whole House or Property Now offering Snow Removal
AND SMALL HOMES
PROPANE
DO YOU SHOVEL SNOW?
County Clean Up Crew
Creative Solutions, Built to Endure, Green Approach
LIFT TRUCKS
PROPANE SUPPLIER
SNOW SHOVELLING
CONTRACTOR
Basement, Garage, Attic, Barn
20 Years Serving Prince Edward County
b
JUNK REMOVAL
Insured & Licensed Tel 613-354-5512 Cell 613-572-5071
ALTERNATORS
Hennessy Mike Brewster
“Remanufacturing is the Ultimate Form of Recycling” Quality Remanufactured: Alternators & Starters
Interstate Battery Distributor Free pickups & delivery in County 60 Hickson Ave., Kingston
613-848-0187
independentalternator.ca
EXCAVATING
• All Work Guaranteed
• Retaining Walls • Septic Systems • Backhoe & Dozer Work • Mini Excavator • Trucking • Topsoil • Mulch • Gravel
After hours call 399-2504
613-813-4147 613-476-6940
• Dishwashers
• Ranges (No Mileage Charge)
DAVE HOEKSTRA
476-5388
CONCRETE
C.B. FENNELL LTD.
READY MIX CONCRETE CHERRY VALLEY
476-2653
CERTIFIED MEMBER OF READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
WINTER HEAT
Crushed Gravel - Screenings - Septic Stone - Sand Fill Screened Masonry, Concrete & Filter Media Sand Portland, Masonry Type “N” & “S” Cement • Cement Blocks & Brick Poured Walls & Floor Finishing Available Excavator - Backhoe - Dozer Rentals • Septic System Installations ~ SERVICES OF A.C.I. TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE ~ “Providing quality products & service since 1947”
CONTRACTOR Home Finishing & Contracting FULLY INSURED
NO MORE STAINING! • PATIO DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALS • CUSTOM FIREPLACE FINISHING • NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN • ALL INTERIOR JOBS ARE MY SPECIALTY
Bruce Hennessy
613-399-3793 613-827-3793 Cell
bruceh@sympatico.ca
613-476-9962
THE PROPANE PEOPLE SINCE 1937 Propane for Farm, Home & Industry, Automotive, Conversions, Parts, Service
• High Efficiency Furnaces • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Clothes Dryer • Water Heaters • BBQ’s, Cookstoves
Harold Gerow
Highway #2 Just East of Brighton
Tel. (613) 475-2414
Everything for the home ...from The Castle PAINTING
PAINTING & ODD JOBS Eavestrough Cleaning Laminate Flooring
Full Disposal
Locally owned & operated
Gerow Propane Ltd.
56 MAIN ST. PICTON PHONE: 613-476-2446 FAX: 613-476-5272
Boyce’s
Roofing Materials, Remodeling Debris & Garbage Multiple Bin Sizes
PROPANE
PLUMBING / HEATING / CONSTRUCTION
DISPOSAL
NOW OFFERING DISPOSAL SERVICES
Call Lawrence 613-476-4187
Call
Jason
613-393-5656 OR
CELL
613-827-0487
ROOFING
B&T
Cowan Roofing General Construction Renovations Additions Concrete Siding
Terry Cowan 613-476-2525
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
A L L CLUES ACROSS
1. Expression of sorrow or pity 5. Mama __, rock singer 9. Takes off 11. Make an arrest 13. Ear tube 15. Limit 16. Small shelter 17. Cavaliers' #23 19. Digits 21. French kings' name
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22. Winter time in Colorado 23. Platform 25. Gambling town 26. Vietnamese offensive 27. Fermentation sediment 29. Load anew 31. Bile 33. A wooded valley 34. Soap opera 36. Cervus nippon 38. Belong to he 39. Women (French)
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LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) Work and family issues are on your mind, Libra. Find ways to balance work and family as best as you possibly can. Don't be hard on yourself if you cannot manage everything. SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) Scorpio, this week is a great time to complete projects that have been on your plate for quite some time. All you really need to do is set your mind on them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) Sagittarius, you may feel rushed by external pressures, but it's really up to you to set your own pace. If you keep a calm head, things will fall in place and you can complete your tasks. CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) This week some people close to you need a little space. Honor their requests and show them some respect, Capricorn. Your relationships will weather the time apart. AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Aquarius, things are bound to move quickly once you put a plan in motion. Get all of your ducks in a row to make a smooth transition. You may have to do some homework. PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) You can probably have fun in any situation this week, Pisces. Your youthful exuberance will keep you busy and laughing.
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Kim Boehlke, left, the granddaughter of donor Louise Conley, and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary president Peggy Payne were on hand to draw the winner of a draw for a fully furnished dollhouse to support the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. They drew Ann Wardrop’s name. The Wellington-on-the-Lake woodworkers group spent considerable time preparing the house. (Submitted photo)
It’s been a miserable week before Christmas in the county as the OPP has reported two fatalities. Early Saturday morning in West Lake, police responded to a single-vehicle collision on County Rd. 12 in West Lake. The vehicle rolled and hit a tree, killing passenger Ryan Hennessy, 30, of Picton. The 27-year-old driver was taken to Picton hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation continues with the help of traffic collision investigators. On Sunday afternoon, police responded to a call on Roblin Lake. A 46-year-old Ameliasburgh man fell through the ice while skating with a family member and later died in hospital. His family member was safely rescued from the water. Police remind readers to exercise extreme caution around lakes and rivers and treat all ice as unsafe unless it can be proven otherwise.
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Prince Edward County has entered into an agreement with Markham-based Saint Elizabeth Health Care to oversee the management of H.J. McFarland Home for the next 18 months. In a news release issued last week, the County said it will engage the company to provide management instead of immediately recruiting new in-house managers to draw on its expertise to improve services for the residents. Saint Elizabeth Health Care had been providing interim management at the facility since its two senior administrators were removed from their positions in the fall.
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DOLLHOUSE WINNER DRAWN Clark, Kellar bolster Picton’s back end
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two minutes later it was Liam Hunter putting the Pirates back out in front. Curtis Colbary gave Picton a two-goal lead at 17:11 and Jones added a power-play marker five minutes into the third to seal the victory. “It was an important game for us, it was a character win,” said Woodward. “We had great goaltending from Nick Kazmierczak, he made some timely saves. At the same time we had great contributions from throughout the lineup.” The Pirates were also able to shore up the back end, with former Empire top defenceman Steve
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n A decision on the Picton heritage district was in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) following a June hearing. OMB member Mary-Anne Sills wrapped the hearing saying she would consider issuing an order either to dismiss the appeal or to direct the municipality to repeal the bylaw and follow up at a later date with written reasons for the decision. The district would designate eight blocks of Picton's Main Street as having heritage value under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The appellants —Naval Marine Archive – The Canadian Collection, and Canadian Society of Marine Artists represented by executive director Paul Adamthwaite and secretary/treasurer Betty Ann Anderson respectively —
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argued council had erred in procedure when approving the district. n The PECI Panthers celebrated their leading athletes throughout 2013–2014 at their annual awards ceremony in mid June. Seniors Cailey Jones, Wesley Stakes, and Patrick Macpherson were named the school's outstanding senior athletes for the year with Jones involved in hockey, basketball, soccer and track and field, Stakes in cross country, badminton, track and soccer, while Macpherson played baseball, volleyball, swimming and basketball. Outstanding junior honours went to Max Manlow and Audrey Roloson who played four and five sports respectively, while John McHugh and Vanessa Willis were named outstanding Grade 9s.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
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will be scrutinizing the details of your event, but make sure to set a realistic limit. If you plan early enough, there are many DIY projects to spruce up the dĂŠcor in your house and to inject a holiday spirit without breaking the bank. Head to Pinterest for inspiration and your local dollar store for supplies. Whatever your budget, you can throw a great party. n Make a guest list and check it twice: Who you invite to break bread with is pretty essential to a successful event. Don't feel that you have to invite everyone and their friends in order to be a good host. It's harder not to invite your crazy Aunt Evelyn, but you can probably skip the gossipy co-worker. n Fill their plates: Whether you're having it catered or tackling the job yourself, the holidays are really a time for old favourites, but don't be afraid to throw in a contemporary spin. Just don't try a new recipe the day of the party. Test the food out on your family to avoid serving 50 collapsed soufflĂŠs. And make it easy on yourself by only serving nibbles. People love to graze, it's easier to make the dishes
Ready to enjoy The holiday period between Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can be stressful for those who are welcoming guests into their home, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be. With proper planning hosts can enjoy the party themselves. (NewsCanada)
ahead of time and this gives you the opportunity to offer a lot of variety to a group of diverse eaters. n Set the mood: Don't forget an essential element to holiday entertaining: music. The tunes at any event really help to set the ambience, but with everything else that you're doing, don't add the time-consuming task of building a per-
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fect mix. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make it easy on yourself,â&#x20AC;? says SiriusXM Canada. They advise to simply use your computer or mobile device to access commercialfree holiday music to suit every taste through SiriusXM Internet Radio. From Christmas classics to Hanukkah favourites, keep the party going with hits from the past, current club anthems, or traditional holiday tunes. You can listen free for a limited time at www.siriusxm.ca. n When it's all done: Make
sure all your guests have a safe ride home by having a few cabs pre-ordered. Surprise them with an adult â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodie bagâ&#x20AC;? to take along, which may include water bottles, ibuprofen, a recipe for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hair of the dogâ&#x20AC;? cocktail, and anything that shows you care. Get creative. And as the door closes behind the very last guest, you deserve to sit down, relax and toast yourself for throwing a sensational, stress-free holiday bash. - NewsCanada
M erry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays from our family to yours. May the joy and love of the season be with you throughout the coming year. Belleville Constituency Office Prince Edward-Hastings #3-81 Millennium Pkwy 613.962.1144
Picton Satellite Office 280 Main St., Suite 103 613.476.7901 Monday 10-2
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season, to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merry Christmas, and many thanksâ&#x20AC;? to all our friends and neighbours. May you have a bright and healthy New Year. Staff & Management
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BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BLOOMFIELD
SEASON’S GREETINGS 2014
Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season
The Bloomfield and Area Business Association recently selected its best decorated business and its best decorated residence for 2014. Both are on the south side of Main Street. The best decorated residence, above, belongs to David and Deborah Greer. BABA chairman Rob Leek ventured out in a snowstorm earlier this month to place the sign in front of a well-lit fence, gardens, and entrance way. The best decorated business was the Elder Care Retirement Home. At left, owner April Brickell joins Leek with her recognition sign. Brickell said the residents of the house get involved with the decorating each year, leading up to the night of the village’s Santa Claus parade.
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To all our neighbors, customers, and friends, we wish an awe-inspiring Christmas holiday filled with much harmony, laughter and joy. For your patronage, you have our deepest gratitude and we look forward to seeing you again, soon.
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PICTON CEMENT OPERATION 476-3233 Cherry Valley - C.B. Fennell Ltd. 476-2653 Belleville - Peacock Building Supplies 967-1992 Belleville - A&B Precast 962-9111 Trenton - Quinte Mobile Concrete 392-2038
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From the McDougall Family to yours!
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6
Wishing you and your family the gifts of peace, faith and enlightenment throughout this holy season.
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Happy Holidays
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Gifted Season Friends. Food. Fun. Festivity.
May your holiday season deliver it all, along with our best wishes and gratitude.
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From left, paramedics Claudia Cicciarelli, Mike Foley, and Jenn Mizerovsky, along with Picton Metro manager Michelle Hall gathered outside the store last week to collect food donations. The drive was organized by CUPE Local 1842 along with the Hastings Quinte Paramedic Service, and the Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Association. Drives by the paramedics this year will support the Picton United Church Food Bank, Gleaners Food Bank, and Trenton Care and Share.. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Signs of Christmas are everywhere, bringing to mind all the kind people I’ve had the privilege to serve this year, and so I offer best wishes to all the familiar faces that make the holiday season so special for me.
Merry Christmas
Margaret
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At the close of another year, We wish you joy, we wish you cheer So please accept our thanks, today
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To All Our Friends and Customers
At Christmas
We would like to express our gratitude to all of you for the good times weÊve shared this past year. It is our pleasure serving you. We look forward to seeing you in 2014. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Ron Norton, Veronica Norton, Ted Surridge
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SHARING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT ST. GREGORYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEASONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GREETINGS 2014
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St. Gregory Catholic School celebrated the Christmas season with a concert last week that included several skits and songs celebrating the Christmas story as well as some contemporary dance using silhouetttes. Students from various grade levels took to the stage in front of a gymnasium packed with parents , family, parishioners from St. Gregory The Great, and members of the general community to share the true meaning of the season. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
TH E SPI RI T I S B UI LD I NG ! Wishing you and your family an old-fashioned Christmas filled with lots of friends, festivity and fun. Your friendship has made doing business fun for us, and for your support we are deeply grateful. Happy Holidays!
C.F. EVANS LUMBER CO. LTD. 56 MAIN ST. - PICTON Your Castle Building Centre
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Christmas favourites from our archives
Here is a collection of favourite Christmas recipes from past Gazettes. The first one came from S. Devranson in 1982.
RUM AND RAISIN COOKIES
Holiday Holiday Greetings Greetings and and Happy Happy New New Year Year to to all all our our friends friends and and neighbours. neighbours.
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n One-half cup of raisins n One-quarter cup of dark rum n One cup of butter n One-half cup of sifted icing sugar n Two cups of flour n One-quarter teaspoon of salt n One-quarter teaspoon of baking powder Combine raisins and rum in small pot. Bring to boil and remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour and drain. Cream butter and sugar. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Blend gradually into creamed mixture. stir in drained raisins. form dough into a ball. Chill dough if necessary to roll. Roll out to one-quarter inch thickness and cut with round cookie cutter.Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 F about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Makes about three dozen.
syrup in pot. rinse out cup with one-quarter of a cup of water and add to the pot. Cook 10 minutes or so until candy thermometer reaches hard ball stage. Remove from hear and stir in baking soda. Stir well. Pour into approx 12" well greased pan. Break into pieces when cold.
This one came from Evelyn Ruttan in 1984...
COCOA TRUFFLES
n One-third of a cup of cocoa n Three-quarters of a cup plus two tablespoons of icing sugar n One-half cup butter
Sift cocoa and icing sugar together. Cream butter and add cocoa mixture and blend well. take small spoonfuls of the soft mixture and form into balls. Now Evelyn says roll in coconut, but I have also rolled in graham crumbs, or cocoa, or dipped in melted chocolate. Use whatever you like yourself. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. makes about 30 candies. (note-keep chilled when not serving these.)
This one comes from Gloria Benway in 1984...
GRANDMA’S GUMDROP CAKE
n Two eggs n One cup of brown sugar n One-half cup of butter n Three-quarters of a cup of milk n One pound of gumdrops n One cup of raisins n Two cups of flour n One teaspoon of baking powder n One tespoon of vanilla n One-half teaspoon of salt
tThis was was submitted by Mrs. C. Fraser in 1986 and it has to be among the most fun candy to make...
SPONGE TAFFY
Beat eggs with vanilla, then cream in butter and sugar. Cut gum drops into quarters and mix with raisins and some of the flour. Stir in baking powder and salt into balance of flour. Add this to creamed mixture alternately with milk, then fold in gumdrop mixture. Bake in a tube pan or loaf pans at 300 F nearly one hour.
n Three-and-one-third cups of brown sugar n One cup of corn syrup n Three teaspoons of baking soda Put brown sugar and corn
This is from from Bonnie Denouden from 1982...
HOLIDAY EGG NOG
Larry Tilling
n Five beaten egg yolks n One-quarter cup of sugar n Two to three cups of Bourbon n One-half cup of rum n Two pints of milk n Five stiffly beaten egg whites n One-half cup heavy cream, whipped n Nutmeg
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In a large bowl, add sugar to egg yolks, very gradually, beating constantly. Stir in bourbon, rum and milk slowly, beating constantly. Fold in egg whites and cream. pour mixture into punch bowl. Chill. Garnish with nutmeg when ready to serve. Makes approximately 20 cups.
Peace, joy, and thanks to all of you this holiday season. We couldn’t have come this far, without the support of good people like you.
RODGER ANDERSON
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Some easy recipes to try making for your family and friends this holiday season
We seem to be in holiday spirits around the county pretty good this season. I think it has to do with the early snowfall we had, and frosty temperatures we had in November and early December. I started baking earlier this year, mostly on Sundays, and already had six varieties of cookies in my freezer by the start of this month, plus lemon bread and some lemon butter in pretty little jars. Jams are stored in the pantry to add to baskets for family and friends. I really enjoy doing this each year. Finding time to work with my herbs more this year, I was able to do up an assortment of cooking herbs, teas and lavendar bags as well. Also I’mtrying my hand at making catnip mice! It's not as easy as I thought — well I haven't been sewing in awhile so getting my stitches even takes some concentration. I do plan on sewing more this winter as there are so many things I want to make and there is a lot of material saved here. It will be a good winter to relax and get into my hobbies again. I am definitely counting my blessings as there is lit-
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KATHERINE MINAKER
tle need to shop anymore. My children are adults and prefer the basket of homemade items I make. My grandaughters are teens and are happy with a little cash to spend over anything else. I would not like to be spending time now trying to find suitable gifts and overspending at this time of year. Seeing people on television crowding into sales and stressing in long lineups does not appeal to me at all. I do like all the festive decorations in stores and homes around. All the colour around sure bright-
Tidings of Comfort & Joy Wishing you a warm and cozy Christmas filled with family, friends and all the comforts of home. Congratulations to the winners of our monthly customer appreciation draws.
Happy Holidays! W.H. Williamson & Co. Limited INSURANCE BROKER – Established Since 1883 –
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ens up the days! I need to tell you about one special decoration tip I saw somewhere on the computer. You take old cookies cutters you don't use, with holiday shapes to them, and get some copies made of pictures from Christmases past. then glue them to the back of the cutter and then trim to fit. Add a ribbon to hang these on the tree! I thought this was great as I would love to have some of myself as a child and my own children, as well as my parents and grandparents! Christmas holds so many memories and to have those right in front of us would be comforting, I think. Now I have a couple of easy recipes from my library of holiday cookbooks for you to try. I have yet to make either of these but they sound like excellent additions to anyone's table, especially when having visitors!
SODA CRACKER TREATS
n soda crackers n One cup of brown sugar n One cup butter or margarine
n One package of chocolate chips
Spray a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with pam. Cover completely with crackers, break some to fit if necessary. Boil brown sugar and butter for five minutes, stir constantly. Pour over crackers. Bake at 375 F. for five minutes only. Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips over entire pan. Spread evenly once melted. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into pieces. Return to fridge until completely chilled. How easy is this?
PUMPKIN DESSERTS
n Mix together: One yellow cake mix (save out 1 cup) with one-half cup melted butter or margarine and 1 egg. Press into a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan. n Mix together: One small can pumpkin pie filling, two eggs, and 5 ounces (just over one-half cup) of canned milk. (Note: I’m not sure if this means Carnation or Eagle Brand, but I will try Carnation first myself)
Just want to say thanks to our many loyal customers and friends. Best wishes to all!
Gerald Maxwell
LEMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES
n One cup of flour n One-half cup of corn
Combine dry ingredients and lemon rind. Blend in butter. Work with hands to blend if you like. Roll out one-quarter inch thick and cut into shapes (I prefer round only). Bake at 300 F for 15 20 minutes. Remember to not get brown, just a touch around edges is enough for these! Let cool a few minutes before removing from sheet to rack. n Top with Lemon Glaze: One cup of icing sugar Mix in lemon juice a smidge at a time to get a thick glaze. Drizzle or spread on cookies and let set until dry. Absolutely delectable. Have the best Christmas and holiday season you can! Enjoy every minute! Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy Kwanza! Blessed Yule! And every other greeting! See you next year!
With tidings of comfort & joy!
May God bless your home and family wherever you reside this holiday season!
Merry Christmas To All 266 Upper Lake St., Picton 613-476-2848
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Many thanks to such a wonderful community!
Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative 104 Main Street, Picton 613.476.2700
Our Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and the coming New Year.
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Merry Christmas
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I love all things pumpkin so this has got to be made sometime this month! I love all things chocolate too. But I decided this year to just make a variety of cookies and leave off the squares I usually do. They almost all seem to have chocolate and I tend to overdue it. After trying many varieties of shortbread cookies, I have decided ones made with icing sugar and some cornstarch in the recipe are the very best. Here Is my absolute favourite one that is made each year.
starch n One-half cup of icing sugar n Two tablespoons of lemon rind (zest) n Three-quarters of a cup pf soft butter
Merry Christmas
Wishing you a holiday Filled with merriment and mirth Plus lots of love and laughter, With joy and peace on earth!
ry s With our thanks for your r e M istma valued patronage. ChrMary & Bill
Pour this over cake mixture in pan. n Mix together: one cup of reserved cake mix, one-quarter cup of margarine or butter, one cup of white sugar, one teaspoon of cinnamon and one cup of chopped nuts Sprinkle this on top. Bake at 325 F for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve with whipped cream on top.
May your holiday be the brightest and your New Year full of hope.
Merry Christmas! Diane, Glendon, Brent & Greg
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Wishing you all a Merry & Bright Christmas! BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES Laverne, Darlene, Phil 613-476-1621
From left food bank volunteers, Tracy Steen, Seona Halsey, Prince Edward County Gentlemens Hockey League president Cory Mulridge, and food bank volunteer Trudy Greer. The three food bank volunteers accepted about 200 lbs of donated goods from Mulridge and the PECGHL last week in the league's second annual food drive.. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Quilt by Geraldine Rorabeck
Before we sew up another year, we’d like to wish you a holiday season that is made to order.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Picton Fabric World 261 Main St.
613-476-6397
Black River Cheese general manager Doug Peters, left, and store manager Cindy Menzies, right, present Picton United Church Couny Food Bank volunteer Seona Halsey $1,326.02, the sum of proceeds from customer tasting at the factory store and a matching donation from the company. This was the third tastings donation made this year. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Merry Christmas to You & your family From everyone here at Hyland Seeds
As we wrap up yet another year, we thank all the individuals customers, neighbours, associates, and friends who have made doing business such a pleasure for us.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 613-476-4861 Cell 613-848-5729
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Free dinner on Christmas day
Once again, the Gilead Fellowship and Friends are working to ensure no one is alone for Christmas. They’ll stage their annual free community dinner at the Prince Edward Community Centre at noon. For delivery, transportation, or information call 613-476-2622 or call 613-471-0950 on Christmas day. -Staff
In the Holiday MOOD! To all our neighbours and friends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. David & Larry Everall
LDS Welding & Repairs
613-476-2997
390 County Rd. 17
There’s no place like home for the holidays! This year, PECI shopped for gifts for 41 young people as part of the Christmas Angel Tree Campaign. The Grade 10 Venture class, above, organized the donations from students and staff at the school and their pick up for delivery. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. All the best in 2015! The Armoury, 206 Main Street in Picton; call 613-476-7493; email info@communitycareforseniors.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter www.communitycareforseniors.org We help seniors live at home.
Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Chris DeMille Excavating
613-476-6940 613-813-4147
The Kinette Club of Picton also went out of its way to make sure more children in Prince Edward County had a good Christmas. This year, the club took more than 30 angels from the tree at Benson Hall and shopped for their gifts. The club was among many donors working to look after 315 young people this year. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Merry Christmas from The Gazette
May your life overflow with peace, prosperity and happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year. We highly value and appreciate your business and friendship. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Tamara & Jason Young Kevin & Sandy Young
www.thecountyfamilyteam.com Century 21 Lanthorn 102 Main St., Picton 613-476-2100 Not intended to solicit properties currently listed.
Season’s Greetings
There’s no place like home for the holidays, and we’re glad to be here among friends and neighbours like you! Merry Christmas and many thanks for all the goodwill you’ve shown us this past year. 13 MacSteven Drive, Picton 613-476-5686 www.geodynamicsnextenergy.ca
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Conserve your energy and know billing times to keep your costs down with enjoying holidays
Inviting people into your home for holiday festivities can be expensive, let alone the additional costs that mount up on your energy bill. The next time you host a gathering, try these seven electricity savers from Hydro
One: 1. Where possible, do laundry, run the dishwasher, and cook during off-peak periods weekdays after 7 p.m., or on weekends and holidays. Remember Dec. 25 and 26 are considered holi-
days, but not Dec. 24. The time-of-use hours are: n On-peak is 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Mid-peak is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. n Off-peak is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 2. When cooking on your
stove top, match the size of the pan to the heating element - more heat will get to the pan and less will be lost. 3. Baking holiday treats? Check on your treats by looking through the window on your oven. Opening the oven door, even for a few seconds, will lower the internal temperature of the oven. 4. Delicious leftovers? Allow leftovers to cool before placing them in the fridge or freezer. 5. Pass on preheating. While preheating may be necessary for baking, it's not needed for things like roasts or casseroles. 6. Time your holiday cheer. Put your outdoor holiday lights on a CSAapproved outdoor timer to have them on only during off-peak hours and turn
COST-EFFECTIVE CHEER Putting outdoor lights
on a timer is one way to save energy costs, according to officials at HydroOne. (Metro Creative Connection)
them off overnight. 7. Lower the thermostat: If you are entertaining guests, consider lowering the temperature in your home. The increased body heat and cooking will help keep your house warm. If someone else is hosting you this
holiday season, lower the thermostat in your home while you are away. Additional ways to save energy can be found online at w w w. H y d r o O n e . c o m /SaveEnergy. -NewsCanada
And don’t get cooped up this New Year!
Have a Blessed Christmas We thank you for your business this past year. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Dave Crawford, Kelly Reynolds and Hope Dyer POLICY SERVICE DEPARTMENT 613 476 4719
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat
Of peace on earth, goodwill to men!
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The 2014 Picton Gazette Shopping Spree was another Huge Success!
Congratulations to all our Winners!
Thanks to our Partners: Books & Co, City Revival, County Farm Centre, Gilbert & Lighthall, Green Gables, Lady Gray, Loonie Bin, J.H. Porte and PetValu
Here’s hopng your Christmas is a resounding success. For your friendship and support, we are deeply grateful. Management & Staff
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Season’s Greetings ...
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To all our friends and customers... we wish you a very merry holiday season and a healthy and prosperous new year. Your friendship and goodwill mean a lot to us.
s ’ FURNITURE e n a Du & MATTRESS Merry Christmas
Duane and Candy
344 Johnson St. (Cty Rd 5) Picton
613-476-6124
The students at Picton’s Sonrise Christian Academy held their annual Christmas concert program, “Celebrate the King” Tuesday evening at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Bloomfield. The concert was well received by the audience. (Peter Law/For The Gazette)
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wishes all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Many thanks to all our customers and staff!
613-885-3279 Joey Vaughan
Merry Christmas
From Our House to Yours
At this time of year, it is a joy to pause and say Thank You for another great year.
from the Busscher Family & Staff at Picton Home Hardware Building Centre & Wellington Building Supplies.
Picton Home Hardware Building Centre 13544 Loyalist Pkwy. 613-476-7497
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LAURIE GRUER*
SAM SIMONE*
Thank you for your confidence and trust in us throughout 2014. In gratitude and as a way of paying back to this wonderful community, we are making a contribution to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in honour of all of our friends and clients.
MONICA KLINGENBERG*
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With best wishes and much gratitude to all our neighbours this Holiday Season!
Happy Holidays!
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