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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

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the year iN review

2013: A year of trials and triumphs in the county Wind tribunals, hospital cuts, and hockey wins make headlines Chad Ibbotson, Jason Parks, and adam bramburger

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County residents rally to support hospital in face of QHC plans

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Over the course of the past 12 months, a number of face-offs seemed to grab the attention of county spectators — and we’re not simply discussing hockey.

True, the Picton Pirates brought the Schmalz Cup Junior C championship to eastern Ontario for the first time in 20 years and the Wellington Dukes earned the right to host central Canada’s best next spring, but trials and triumphs in other arenas also came into play this year.

For several months, the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County took on the Ministry of Environment and Gilead Power over the proposed Ostrander Point wind project before the Environmnetal Review Tribunal in Demorestville.

Ultimately, the Field Naturalists won their case to halt the project because the site hosts the habitat for the endangered Blanding’s turtle.The decision raised questions from all sides and spurred further appeals.

Meanwhile, on the health care front, Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) announced it was going to reduce the number of beds at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital by 11 to help it prepare for a new funding model. Concerned residents took to the streets, formed the Patrons Of Our County Hospital (POOCH) group and barked about deamalgamation to health minister Deb Matthews and anyone that would listen.

The year also saw its share of triumphs — the opening of a residential hospice on Downes Avenue and a new cardiac rehab facility at the Picton Clinic,, as well as the launch of the county’s first Vital Signs report, trials — the threat to commercial fisheries fourth generation fisherman Tim McCormack struggled to fight and PECI student Sarah Reddick’s battle with leukemia, and curiosities — the ongoing debate about council size and the conflicting visions regarding age-inplace plans for the county.

ProvInCIal ChamPIons The Picton Pirates became the first eastern Ontario team to win the Schmalz Cup

as the OHA Junior C champions in 20 years when they defeated the Essex 73’s in a five-game final culminating May 1 Picton. won five playoff series on their way to clinching the cup. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

war on wInd Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne

addressed Henri Garand and other wind protesters from Prince Edward County in Belleville in April. Meanwhile, the Environmental Review Tribunals were taking place in Demorestville. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Over the next two editions, the Gazette will highlight the stories that made headlines each month...

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■ As the year began, so too did two appeals to a proposed industrial wind turbine project for Ostrander Point. Both the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and the Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) filed appeals of the Renewable Energy Approval (ERA) for the project.

The Field Naturalists claimed the project would damage critical habitats for

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various wildlife while APPEC's appeal dealt with impacts on human health.

However, Prince Edward County council decided at a Jan. 2 special meeting not to appeal the project on the municipality's behalf. Mayor Peter Mertens said at the time the conditions of appeal as well as the cost made an appeal impossible for the municipality to pursue.

“Our legal counsel laid out the various scenarios, they backed that up and council decided it wasn't prudent for us to appeal,” he said.

■ Major Mike Campbell was awarded a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his

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QuInte’s own John A. Macdonald Project steering committee chair David Warrick and sculptor Ruth Abernethy show off the bust of the 10th public statue of Canada’s first prime minister, one they plan to see constructed on Picton’s Main Street by 2015. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff) years of service with the air cadets.

The leader of Prince Edward County's 851 cadet squadron was one of 60,000 Canadians to receive the award, which serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by citizens in their communities while at the same time honouring Queen Elizabeth II. Campbell — who is Regional Cadet Advisor for 15 cadet units in the central portion of eastern Ontario — said he

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■ A report on the municipality's 2012 real estate market pointed to growth over the previous year. The report was released by local brokerage Hartford and Stein Real Estate Ltd. and conducted using all listings of detached homes in Prince Edward County on the website MLS.com in 2011 and 2012.

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The report said while there were fewer listings, more homes sold than in the previous year. Hartford and Stein

researcher Treat Hull said, while there was a lot of “doom and gloom” surrounding the real estate market, impressions are often untrue. Hull said in the

future the brokerage intended to release quarterly reports and a series of reports detailing issues of interest to local buyers and sellers.

■ Mayor Peter Mertens, councillors and residents came together to celebrate a new year at the municipality's annual levee in January.

In his levee address, Mertens celebrated the many changes which took place in the municipality over the previous 12 months. He reflected on a mid-term review which pointed to significant headway on several council and community priorities.

Mertens also took the opportunity to discuss a new concept called age-in-place.

He said the concept envisioned a seniors living complex that would encourage active living while supplying added community integration and keeping healthcare services localized. Mertens said the overall goal of the concept was to improve the quality of life for Prince Edward County residents.

■ Health care became a burning issue early in 2013 with Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) announcing a projected budget gap of $10 million in 2013-2014 and an additional $5 million decrease in funding in following years.

For Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH), that meant a

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reduction in the hospital's bed allocation of nine — to 12 from 21. That change also meant the end of the hospital's birthing services with all future county babies being delivered at Belleville Memorial Hospital.

Additionally, the proposal would call for the end of the endoscopy local program.

QHC chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts said the changes weren't about taking services out of the county, but about changing how those services are delivered.

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Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) had the potential to negatively impact the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), officials with the health team said.

PEFHT executive director Duff Sprague said he worried that changes to the hospital could have a deep impact on the growth and success of PEFHT. Sprague said the changes could lead to a decreased ability to attract physicians. Sprague said at the time the health team had

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Jubilee honour George Wright, left, received the Queen’s Diamond Jubille Medal in January from Legion Branch 78 service officer Mike Slatter to commemorate his valour while serving at war. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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worked hard over the past six years to build up community services and the cuts felt like a “slippery slope.”

“You make a gain, then there's a hospital reduction and there's a step back and it leads to frustration,” he said.

■ Hospice Prince Edward appealed to the South East Local Heath Integration Network (SE LHIN) for an additional bed for their residential hospice pilot project.

Executive director Nancy Parks said the organization would show the LHIN the value of having the third bed.

She said projects had indicated a three-bed hospice would operate at at least 90-per-cent capacity and there was already a waiting list for the residential facility which was expected to open in June.

It was stated the existence of a residential hospice might take some pressure off of already taxed hospitals.

■ Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) executive director Duff Sprague announced he would be leaving the health team in February. Sprague said he would be leaving mid month to join KPMG in Edmonton and would be taking on the role of senior project manager as Alberta began a healthcare transformation of its own. Sprague noted the quality of those involved in the PEFHT as a highlight of working with the health team.

■ The Picton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion honoured 37 guests at a formal veterans dinner near the end of January. The Legion also set up a permanent display recognizing those who had already died whether in battle or from old age. Canada loses 1,000 veterans each year and, with that in mind, evening organizer Dorothy Holdaway said it was important to get the veterans together.

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“They deserve more than we can ever give them,” said Holdaway.

Among those honoured at the dinner was resident George Wright who received Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his efforts serving with the Canada-U.S. First Special Service Force.

■ South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) chief executive officer Paul Huras attended a QHC board meeting in late January to discuss the province's plan to divert acute hospital costs and systemic objectives.

Huras said changes to provincial health care were needed as Canada spends more than most countries and is still having trouble providing care for everyone.

“We're not achieving the best outcomes for all the money we are investing,” Huras said. “We have to change the thinking that more money is the solution to all the problems.”

Huras said it's neither the patients or providers like QHC that were driving up costs, but the system itself.

Huras detailed a plan which looks to divert patients from acute care beds and into clinical and non-clinical services provided within their communities and homes.

■ The trial for a Bloomfield man accused of murdering his neighbour began in late January.

The charges stemmed from an incident that took place just before midnight on April 30, 2012.

Accused was Bloomfield resident Larry Markwell who police said murdered his friend Thomas McComick after a drunken altercation inside their Stanley Street home.

The 12-member jury heard testimony from OPP Const. Heather Quattrocchi who had visited the residence twice that evening.

The jurors were also played an audio recording of Markwell's 911 call in which he told the operator he killed

Silver lining Prince Edward County Figure Skating Club duo Judith Murtha-Anderson and Trennt Michaud, both of Brighton, took silver in novice pairs at the Canadian Tire Nationals. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) McCormick with a pocket knife.

■ The bitter cold didn't dampen any spirits as Wellington Rotarians officially opened a stretch of the Millennium Trail which the club had vowed to upgrade. A crowd of about 30 supporters joined project coordinator Barry Davidson, Wellington Rotary president Harold Ziedenberg and Mayor Peter Mertens for the ribbon cutting.

An improved surface and extensive brush clearing were undertaken by a host of volunteers as they worked to upgrade a two-kilometre stretch of the trail to allow cycling on the trail. Rotary had pledged to upgrade a seven-kilometre portion of the trail. Davidson said work was beginning on the second phase of the project with an expected price tag of $25,000.

■ A Prince Edward County Figure Skating Club duo was celebrating after placing second in a national competition. Skaters Judith MurthaAnderson and Trennt Michaud took silver medals in the novice pairs event at the Canadian Tire Canadian Nationals in Mississauga.

The pair had previously taken the silver at a SkateCanada Challenge event in Regina a month prior. The

duo attributed a big part of their success to setting goals and trying to exceed them.

■ With Egberts attending a committee-of-the-whole meeting to discuss proposed cost-cutting measures with councillors, many residents came to voice their displeasure with the plan.

QHC vice-president Katherine Stansfield told those in attendance that QHC's $10-million funding gap would likely be felt across the region for the next three years. That didn't sit well with either councillors or members of the community. The committee asked staff to come back with a report that would analyze the proposed cuts and offer any way the County may be able to mitigate them.

Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) president Dr. Elizabeth Christie criticized the cuts, saying the plan's key enablers were flawed, while resident Eleanor Lindsay MacDonald gave an impassioned deputation indicating residents will fight for their hospital.

■ It was a year of simple goals for local Relay for Life organizers. Local organizers for the event, which raises funds for the Hasting-Prince Edward chapter of the Cana-

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dian Cancer Society, called on participants to employ a mindset that would continually drive for more. More team members, more teams, more support. In terms of solid goals, event chair Barb Guernsey said organizers hoped to reach 74 teams or 1,400 people, and over $200,000 raised. Guernsey announced the goals at Relay for Life's annual campaign kick-off pancake breakfast.

■ Prince Edward County announced it would be introducing a curbside organics collection service.

The municipality approved a curbside garbage collection tender from Waste Management of Canada. A report from the engineering, development, and works department says Waste Management was the lowest bidder for the county's garbage collection service. Council voted to provide the new curbside organics collection. The cost of the program was pegged at $168,000 per year for collection and a one-time startup cost of $132,010 to purchase green bins, kitchen catchers, and communications materials.

■ The red-hot Picton Pirates reeled off 14 straight wins, in the process breaking a club record for wins and points.

With a 5–0 drubbing of the Amherstview Jets and 5–1 thumping of the Campbellford Rebels, the Pirates brought their point total to 60 through 35 games. The total surpassed a 14-year-old single season points record of 56 points in 36 games which was set in 1997–98 and set the new club record for wins at 28. The wins clinched the Pirates the Budarick Trophy for the second straight year with five games remaining on the regular season schedule.

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the ecosystem of the south shore. The preliminary hearing set the limited scope for appeals and settled issues leading into the main hearing. â– Both the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) and the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) expressed support for the Wellington Dukes bid to host the 2014 Central Canada Championships which decides the winner of the Dudley Hewitt Cup. The club was still waiting for an approval from the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), but was considered a 99 per cent lock to host the tournament.

Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the OHF was set to meet in March where the governing body would officially vote on who would host the tournament.

Ostrander Point wind project proponents Gilead Power , the Ministry of the Environment and two local groups appealing the approval of the nine-turbine installation on the county's south shore.

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area of Ameliasburgh who receive their water through a pipe from the city. The County paid Belleville $3 per cubic metre for the treated water while charging local water users a base monthly charge of $23.69 and a consumption rate of $1.70 per cubic metre.

Mayor Peter Mertens said he was still in discussions with Belleville mayor Neil Ellis about the rate, but said Belleville city staff consider the charge fair. He said Prince Edward County staff differed on that opinion and another meeting was in being planned. At the same time County staff were seeking a water allotment increase from the city. â– A jury found Markwell of guilty of manslaughter in the stabbing death of his McCormick. Sentencing for the case was set for April.

The decision from the jury of six men and six women arrived after about a day of deliberation.

Prince Edward County Crown attorney Jodi Whyte had been seeking a seconddegree murder charge, but the jury found Markwell guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter due to continual provocation.

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Abrams said the tournament would be both a boost to the club and to the community. â&#x2013; The Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) handed out three awards and 11 certificates to those who have preserved built heritage and advocated for heritage education within the municipality.

The presentations coincided with Ontario Heritage Week. The presentations were to start with the inaugural presentation of three Prince Edward County Heritage Awards meant to recognize significant contributions to the preservation and conservation of heritage within the county.

John and Diane Brisley were awarded under the preservation category for their efforts on several projects while Al Capon and John Lyons were awarded under the education and advocacy category. â&#x2013; Council planned to petition QHC to withdraw proposals to reduce services at PECMH. Council received a report from the community development department and accepted the department's recommendation to collaborate with the Prince Edward Family Health Team in petitioning QHC to withdraw the proposal. Councillor Bev Campbell noted that the hospital is critical to residents' well-being and said the proposal to remove nine beds from the facility was â&#x20AC;&#x153;too big of a chunk.â&#x20AC;?

The community development report said fewer services at the hospital could impact the municipality's ability to attract new families and could negatively impact residents' sense of community.

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A Ministry of Children and Youth Services operation review of foster care provided by the Children's Aid Society of Prince Edward was completed.

The review suggested the society had trouble complying with licencing requirements and found that both record keeping and communications weren't adequate. The review was ordered in December 2011 in response to allegations of sexual abuse in foster homes.

The report was obtained through a freedom of information request by advocacy group Canada Court Watch. While the ministry found board members and staff to be committed to providing effective child welfare services, it also found a lack of consistent and standard practices in record keeping and communications. â&#x2013; Water and wastewater

budgets were approved by council early in the month.

Increases in the budget over the previous year were attributed reduced revenue due to reduced consumption. Operating costs for both water and wastewater were on the rise as well as debt servicing costs coupled with a need to upgrade existing infrastructure.

Water treatment costs increased by $99,000 and electricity costs increased by $65,000 due to the new wastewater treatment plant coming online. The water budget was approved at over $3.65 million with $2.39 million in operating costs and $1.27 million in capital costs. The wastewater budget was approved at about $3.13 million consisting of about $1.89 million in operating expenses and $1.35 million in capital costs. â&#x2013; Discussions between Prince Edward County and Belleville city officials were ongoing regarding water rates for users in the Rossmore-Fenwood Gardens

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.■Council called on municipal residents to be vocalize their concerns with the proposed cuts at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.

Municipally published advertisements urged residents to provide their feedback to the cuts proposed by QHC and provided e-mails, phone numbers, and fax numbers for QHC officials and government representatives.

Mertens said the main concern on council was a lack of consultation in forming the proposed cuts. He said adequate time to discuss the cuts could result in solutions that will work for all parties involved. In a response to the Gazette, Egberts said the advertisements were beneficial and encouraged more debate. She refuted the assertion that consultation had been lacking.

■ Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith said new Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's Throne Speech didn't mark a substantial change in policy, but did seem to offer more to the official opposition than her predecessor.

Smith said Wynne appeared to take a more open-minded approach to Ontario's Progressive Conservatives, having met twice with party leader Time Hudak in her short time in office. Smith explained that in his 16 months serving the riding, Hudak and former premier Dalton McGuinty had met only once. Even so, the opposition voted against Wynne's speech. Smith cited a lack of action on the economy as the reasoning.

■ A nearly $60,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation was awarded to Prince Edward County's Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC). The grant was to go toward the Girls Rock-It program which gives girls in county schools access to a healthy lifestyles program.

Smith, a father of two girls aged 10 and 12, said programs geared toward young girls are important not just to stay in shape, but also in building self confidence.

ROC program co-ordinator Katy McIntyre said the program was to last for six weeks and participants could shape their own curriculum.

■ The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) were seeking financial support from the municipality when they attended a lateFebruary committee-of-thewhole meeting, but left empty-handed.

The group asked councillors to consider providing a grant to help them cover legal costs incurred in their appeal of the Ostrander Point Wind project. However, council would have had to reconsider a previous motion which said the municipality would not financially sup-

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port the appeal. The reconsideration motion lost. Councillor Alec Lunn disputed the ruling of committee chair Terry Shortt that the issue required a reconsideration motion, but the committee upheld the ruling.

■ County developers were vehemently opposed to a consultant report that recommended the municipality increase development charges by as much as 55 per cent on a two-bedroom home. Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. prepared a background study on the municipality's development charges and presented it to councillors at February committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Sandbank Homes president Graham Shannon represented developers at the meeting. He said many of them were disappointed they didn't have more time to read and comprehend the 176page Watson report. Shannon said two-bedroom homes are the cornerstone of local builders and the proposed increase could drive development out of the county.

■ In a departure from past practice council took stock of what local community groups had traditionally received support and approved several before approving the final municipal budget.

A County of Prince

Edward Library & Archives request of $1,007,471 along with $25,000 in staffing cost contingency was approved.

Also approved were $40,000 fir the Regent Theatre, and $20,000 to the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

■ Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board director of education and Picton resident Rob McGall announced he would be retiring at the end of the school year. The announcement took place at the board's monthly meeting.

McGall said when he signed on for the role, trustees knew he was close to retirement, but wanted his services for that period nonetheless. He said the board had made strides in moving some important issues forward and the time was right for he and his family to move on McGall had worked within the school board for 30 years.

■ Environmental lawyer Eric Gillespie delivered his opening statement for the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists' (PECFN) environmental tribunal hearing into the Ostrander Point wind project. The hearing took place in Sophiasburgh Torn Hall before about 150 onlookers and tribunal vice presidents Heather Gibbs and Richard Wright.

Gillespie summed up his arguments by saying “put simply, there has got to be a

better place.” He said there were many reasons why the nine-turbine installation isn't right for the county's south shore. He said the global designation as an Important Bird Area, proximity to a rare alvar habitat, and the fact that 19 atrisk species resider there as strikes against the project.

■ Ontario Health Coalition director Natalie Mehra spoke to over 250 concerned Prince Edward County citizens at a meeting in Picton United Church in early March. Mehra said her group is very concerned with the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care's attempt at realigning heath care in Ontario.

She said hospitals like Prince Edward County Memorial are vital to social and economic life in communities, but the funding formula being rolled out by the ministry takes money away from hospitals. She said in an amalgamated hospital such as QHC “it's the dominant hospital that lobs off its appendages to save itself.”

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The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture

2013

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m.

Bloomfield Town Hall GUEST SPEAKERS:

Becky Parker, Project Development Coordinator, Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. Topic: Ag in the Aisles Pilot Project AND Tyler Wheeldon, Trent University PhD Candidate and Brent Patterson, Research Scientist, MNR Topic: Demographic Response of Eastern Coyotes to Intense Harvesting Business Meeting & Elections to be held after Speaker Presentations Refreshments following the meeting. For more information contact: Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com or John Thompson at 613-476-5470

NOTIFICATION Habitat Regulations for Protecting Species at Risk Ontario is fortunate to have a wide variety of plants and animals. Over 200 of these species, however, are currently ‘at risk’. One of the key threats to their survival is habitat loss.

Under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, the Government of Ontario has passed habitat regulations for Bogbean Buckmoth, Four-leaved Milkweed, Fowler’s Toad, Laura’s Clubtail, Queensnake and Rusty-patched Bumble Bee and an amendment to the existing habitat provision for Pale-bellied Frost Lichen. These provisions will help protect and recover these plants and animals. The regulations come into force on January 1, 2014.

Want to know more about habitat regulations or the Endangered Species Act? Information on the regulations is available on the Environmental Registry of the Environmental Bill of Rights website at ontario.ca/ebr (Registry #011-9021) and on the Species at Risk website at ontario.ca/speciesatrisk.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ George Smith, 21, died in Picton hospital of an accidental gun wound. Smith had returned from a shooting expedition and was wrapping parcels when he picked up the .22 calibre rifle in fun and not realizing it was loaded, turned it on himself and pulled the trigger. The bullet entered Smith’s lung.

■ With the County hospital not expecting to take any patients after Jan. 1, its superintendent notified staff that as of Feb. 1 their services would no longer be required. Once again, hospital officials pleaded with the community to raise the $2,000 needed to keep the facility going.

■ Picton merchants reported a much better Christmas season in 1933 than in the previous year. Very brisk business in the week before the holiday left many business owners satisfied. Some said it was the biggest week since they came into business, while others noted high-priced toys were in great demand.

60 years ago — 1953

■ Kingston’s F. Jarrett was the lucky winner of a $2,500 cottage donated by Mayor H.J. McFarland in a raffle to support the building of a new 50-bed Picton hospital.

Jarrett purchased his ticket while waiting to cross the Glenora ferry. At a fundraising bingo where the draw took place, McFarland presented several cheques for the hospital with a value of more than $7,000. He also announced with employee contributions, his company had brought in more than $20,000.

■ Consecon’s Sam Danford was elected the new president of the County Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Col. S. Young of East Lake Road was named first vice president and James Denard of Hillier was named second vice president.

■ Private R.E. Clarke of Picton was one of the members of the Royal Canadian Army selected to participate in the fivemile forced march open competition over the Korean hills.

■ S.S. 4 school in Athol celebrated the holiday season with a new piano purchased for the school by community members.

40 years ago — 1973

■ A severe ice storm did worse than just knocking out power to many rural residents and spoiling driving conditions.

Hydro worker Robert Sweet, 46, was electrocuted while working on lines near Outlet Provincial Park. A live wire touched an open switch and co-workers were not able to revive the Napanee man.

■ Fire chief Leonard Tripp estimated more than $10,000 in damages were incurred following a fire at the Power Concrete Products building. He suspected electrical wiring caused the blaze.

■ Former Hallowell reeve George Vincent, a real estate agent, was appointed to the County’s planning board.

20 years ago — 1993

■ MP Lyle Vanclief announced that 13 students from the Quinte received Canada Scholarships for outstanding academic achievement. The awards were presented to students studying science, engineering, and technology in post- secondary institutions across the country.

■ The Picton Pirates skated into the Christmas break solidly in second place behind the defending Schmalz Cupchampion Napanee Raiders after beating North Frontenac 5-3 on home ice.

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Surveys get us away from texting and computers

One morning in late October, I was stationed at a local wetland. I had been doing this periodically with a retired Canadian Wildlife Service biologist, as this particular wetland had been identified as a major overnight roost for great egrets, one of two such roosts in Prince Edward County.

To perform this exercise correctly, one must arrive well before light, as the egrets leave their roost for feeding areas once there is enough light to do so. Our job was to count these egrets as they appeared on the horizon from the back of this wooded wetland and establish numbers and trends.

On this particular morning, I was flying solo. It was raining lightly, and a stiff east wind was causing me to shiver as I desperately tried to seek some meagre shelter from a stunted red cedar along the edge of the wetland. It was then that I started talking to myself, wondering about the wisdom of standing out here in these conditions, in the pitch black of early morning.

As a faint glimmer of light appeared on the horizon, behind me a barrage of shotgun blasts came from a nearby cattail marsh. I was no longer alone. Others, devoted to their passion, were out there, too, somewhere, and I felt re-energized.

And so it was on Dec. 14, three of us found ourselves in abominable conditions again.

This time, we were standing along the shoreline of Prince Edward Bay, counting waterfowl in minus 27 degree wind chill as thousands of geese

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and ducks floated by amongst floating cobblestone ice. There were over 2,000 Canada geese, the total determined through a procedure we learned long ago on estimating numbers.

Since most surveyors tend to under estimate, one simply counts as accurately as possible, then adds a few variables and unknowns, and come up with a figure – in this case, 2,200. As one scientist once told me, “It’s not important if you are not dead on when estimating – as long as you are consistent.”

With them were 900 mallards, and a mixture of buffleheads, tundra swans and one lone northern pintail. With bare fingers frozen to the spotting scope, the totals were documented and we chose to eat our lunch in the car as icy spume from the huge waves sprayed upon the erratics that dared show themselves above the surface of the water. In the distance, a shoal was pounded relentlessly as pockets of waterfowl

sought out protected areas where they continued to dabble and feed. The decision paid off. Within minutes, a peregrine falcon streaked through the blowing snow and attempted to take out a mallard, but failed in its bid for lunch. It was the only one seen that day within the entire 20 km census circle.

This survey was part of the Prince Edward Point Christmas bird count, otherwise known by the birding types as the CBC. It can be a rigorous task as numerous parties involving car loads of dedicated birders cover their assigned areas.

The end results are but a sample of what’s really out there, but the totals at the end of the day, here, and across North American, provide insight into what winter birds are around and in what numbers. The ceremony also determines not only wintering populations, but also migration trends. The annual event has been a tradition since 1900. There are now well over 50,000 similar counts across North America.

Birders on these counts tend to be the crème de la crème of the crop. They need to have the ability to identify quickly, and not dally, as time is of the essence if the area is to be covered properly. The ability to identify a pileated woodpecker by its flight pattern when it is but a mere silhouette, a flitting yellowrumped warbler when a clear sight on the bird is impaired and all there is to go by is a single call note. It’s not a day for “birdwatching” per se, but rather, a day to put our experience in identification to

the ultimate test, and move on to the next profitable spot.

Sometimes a gut feeling beckons us to return to an area just covered, and it usually pays off. This happened to us on a questionable road in our area where four -wheel drive is often necessary. We came upon a pocket of cedar waxwings, robins, and two northern flickers. On our first pass through there not 15 minutes earlier, we had seen nothing.

Some of us take part in more than one count. The following day, I was on another shoreline, at Presqu’ile Park, for their annual count. The compilation at the end of the day with all its party leaders and helpers present, accompanied by scalding hot lasagne and steaming tourtiere, produced a number of discoveries among the humdrum blue jays, chickadees. There were Iceland gulls and a glaucous gull found, rummaging through a dump. Another party found 10 bluebirds, while one skilled observer found a wintering chipping sparrow.

These surveys we do may be uncomfortable at times due to the weather, but they do get us out outdoors in the winter, and I think we all agree that we should be away from computers, television and texting more often.

For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613-476-5072.

For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

Food truck competition launched by PELA CFDC, Venture

Budding entrepreneurs in Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington counties have a chance to make their dreams reality in a new contest.

The Prince Edward/ Lennox and Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC) and Napanee-based food trucks manufacturer Venture Food

Trucks Ltd. are hosting a business plan competition for a $35,000 low-interest loan to purchase a custom food truck valued at $60,000 or more from Venture in the future.

Residents may submit business plans of 25 pages or less by Jan. 31. The plans must include descriptions of the product or service and market research

descriptions of the owners’ experience and expertise, a sales and marketing plan, an operation plan, and a financial plan to a PELA CFDC office — the Picton location is in the Edward Building on Main Street — by the deadline.

Judges will select finalists by Feb. 14. Those finalists will have to make a presentation

and offer food samplings Feb. 28. The winner will then work with PELA CFDC to ensure financing is approved by March 31. For more information about the contest and its requirements, potential entrants are asked to e-mail Carla Vincent at cv@pelacfdc.ca -Staff

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

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OUR OPInIOn Personal support workers should be an essential service

Clean shave County Duplicate Bridge Club members Jim Champagne and Tom Finora recently shaved their beards off to raise money for the Picton United Church County Food Bank. The men raised $475 in cash and several boxes of food. Tracey Garey from It’s All About Me Beauty Salon handled the trims.The special occasion marked the first time since 1977 that Finora has been without a beard, while Champagne shaves his annually. (Submitted photo)

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The staff of the Picton Gazette would like to wish our readers, advertisers, and neighbours all the best for a prosperous and enjoyable 2014.

SOME of Prince Edward County’s most vulnerable residents are having a difficult time this holiday season as they’re struggling to adjust to strike action by the Red Cross Care Partners personal support workers represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

These individuals have been assessed by health-care workers and have been accepted as people who require homecare services to maintain their health and their independence. Since the workers walked out on strike earlier this month, many of these patients have had fewer visits from homecare providers than they are accustomed to receiving and some of them have yet to be visited. In some of the more extreme cases, that has meant patients have gone without changes of clothing or other functions that they have come to rely on their support workers to help with. In other cases, it has meant an added burden on family members, friends, and neighbours volunteering to pick up the slack to ensure their loved ones continue to function.

To its credit, it appears the South East Community Care Access Centre has made itself approachable during the early weeks of the strike and it has attempted to make whatever resources it could available to ensure that patients are provided for.

It is hard to fault the SEIU personal support workers for their position in their job action. They are in a legal strike position and they have some good arguments about the wages they make given the difficulty of their job and the fact that they have to travel, sometimes at great distance to their place of employment. As in any negotiating impasse, it is also fair to say that Red Cross Care Partners does have its own interests to look after and there are two sides to the story. That’s just the reality of negotiating a collective agreement.

The sad thing here is that while the two sides disagree about a contract — no matter which one should give more concessions — the people who need care the most are the ones who are suffering most and should strike action continue, those people could end up in the very health-care system that homecare was supposed to keep them out of. It’s not right.

If governments can legislate teachers and transit workers back to their jobs because they offer an essential service to the public, there is no reason why they should not be working on similar legislation to bring personal support workers back to the homes of the people they support. If ever there was an essential service, besides the doctors and nurses who work in Ontario’s hospitals, personal support workers should surely fall into that category. It’s time Premier Kathleen Wynne and her colleagues at Queen’s Park start working on that issue.

It may be an unfair intrusion on negotiating rights to suggest that the issue be put into the hands of an arbitrator or mediator, but it may be the quickest way to a deal. Meanwhile, both the Red Cross and its employees would be able to focus primarily on a most important issue, the well-being of the people who rely on them and keep them in a job throughout the year.

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Prince Edward Community Theatre wins two awards at regional festival YEAR, from page 5

■ Fourth-generation Pt. Traverse commercial fisherman commercial fisherman Tim McCormack was concerned over the future of the fishery after Environment Canada sent him a notice that it would demolish his buildings on a lot at the point.

McCormack purchased fishing rights and the lease on the site from its original owner Dorothy Aman but the ministry contended the original leases were nontransferable outside immediate family. It intended to turn the land into a wildlife preserve.

■ A few months after councillors expressed enthusiasm for a proposed splash pad in Picton, a staff report presented in early March discouraged the idea. While the report recommended council not pursue the splash pad due to high cost, councillors voted to have another report prepared jointly by staff and members of council. Staff researched two types of pads — one which reuses water and one which doesn't.

The staff report said capital and ongoing operating costs for both would be a barrier to the idea. They estimated an annual cost of $43,400 for water consumption only and as much as $62,000 annually for wastewater charges for a flow-through system. The recirculation system was expected to cost as much as $400,000 to install and nearly $70,000 in annual operating costs.

MARCH

■ The first Prince Edward County Firelight Lantern Festival was announced by organizers in early March.

The festival was the brainchild of Susanne Larner and Krista Dalby of Small Pond Arts. The festival was expected to take place later in April, but a lantern-making workshop at the Milford library found many enthusiastic residents eager to create their own.

More than 75 people attended as the workshop crew were nearly overwhelmed. The workshop was one of 20 that were organized leading up the festival. Larner said the festival is meant to be a celebration of the county and the importance of spring.

■ Council voted down a draft code of conduct that would have governed councillors' behaviour at meetings. The draft code outlined roles and responsibilities of councillors and detailed expected behaviours for the mayor and council.

The code dealt with matters such as accepting gifts and breaching the law. However, many councillors were opposed to a complaint process contained within the code, saying it could result in complaints from residents while not acting in an official council capacity.

■ The PEFHT was seeking funding to expand operations at the team's new cardiac rehab facility. Operational limitations allowed the facility only two open days per week. While the centre had already paid dividends, PEFHT officials were striving for more.

Dr. Phil Wattam spoke to the Picton Rotary Club in early March where he told those gathered the facility had hit a plateau in the amount of service it could provide. Wattam said PEFHT

supporting sarah From left, Brittany and Justin Williams completed cheek swabs as PECI organizers looked on as part of a One Match stem cell and bone marrow donor clinic held at PECI in May. More than 300 community members came out to see if they were a match for PECI student Sarah Reddick, who battled leukemia. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

was seeking funding for another half-time equivalent physiotherapist working 12 hours or more and another half-time administrator to build on the currently funded 18 hours.

■ For the second straight season the Wellington Dukes found themselves ousted from the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) playoffs by the Kingston Voyageurs. The defeat came in Game 5 of the opening round and marked the first time in the 21st Century the Dukes had been defeated twice in a row in the first round.

■ Councillors had a long debate about roads during a budget meeting in mid March. While council had previously adopted a policy against making roads a political issue, several councillors opened up the discussion after staff provided them with a list of roads projects on municipal roads staff's five-year forecast.

A project on Big Island Road was bumped forward in the forecast and this sparked the debate as residents on the road had recently given a deputation to councillor asking for movement on the work. However, engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said the road had deteriorated faster than staff expected.

■ Hospice Prince Edward announced a lofty $875,000 fundraising goal for its Lighting the Way community campaign for the organization's new residential hospice facility.

Hospice also announced it would be bringing in one of the founders of predecessor organization COPE, Mark Davis, and former Canadian agriculture minister Lyle Vanclief and wife Sharon to lead the campaign.

■ The municipality approved a $200,000-sale of land on the site of H.J. McFarland Memorial Home to developer Nautical Lands Group.

The developer wished to construct new seniors accommodations that would contribute to the municipality's age-in-place vision for the property.

The sale of the four-acre

boston strong Peter Orr, a participant in the

2012 County Marathon shows off his participation medal in the Boston Marathon, not far from a bombing near the finish line that killed three people. (Submitted photo)

parcel behind the home was conditional on Nautical Lands Group receiving site plan approval and the removal of a holding provision under municipal bylaws. The County said the development could bring as much as $1 million to the municipality in fees and charges. Mertens said the sale fit well with the age-inplace concept.

■ The Picton Pirates dominated Game 5 of the Empire league final, pounding the Port Hope Panthers 7–0 en route to a third league championship title. The team had reeled off 20 straight wins to end the regular season, and had swept the Amherstview Jets in the semifinal on their way to the match-up with the Panthers. Coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the win was great, but said the club had its sights set on the upcoming run to the Schmalz Cup. ■ A slow year in terms of production didn't slow attendance at 2013's Maple in the County festival. Some beautiful weather helped propel the event to the top in terms of attendance. The event featured 27 maple vendors from across the county.

Event co-ordinator Amy Wager-Mayhew estimated between 10,000 and 13,000

people visited the locations over the weekend. She said it was the best attendance ever.

Ron Hubbs of Hubbs Sugarbush said visitors began to roll in around 8 a.m. He said

by Saturday afternoon the steady flow of maple seekers still had not slowed.

■ Council approved a budget that would see taxes increase by about 2.57 per cent in 2013 or about $27 for every $100,000 worth of residential assessment. Mayor Peter Mertens said he thought the budget — which included increased transfers to reserves — was the best process he'd participated in.

In total the operating budget for the municipality was set at $43.9 million with a total capital budget of $5.5 million and requiring a tax levy amount of $27.7 million. The municipality's corporate realignment helped ease the burden to taxpayers as council increased spending while keeping the tax increase as low as possible.

■ The speed of the municipality's capital budget approvals didn't sit well with several councillors seeking more information. A lateMarch special budget meeting to discuss the County's capital project slate erupted into a heated exchange between councillors about

budget process.

A motion was tabled to defer the discussion to gather more information, but the motion was defeated my a margin of 9–6. Mertens said he believed there had been enough time to have meaningful discussion on the topic and said he didn't want councillors to go back and “pick apart every line again for the nickels and the dimes.” Councillor Janice Maynard supported the deferral, saying what was presented by staff may not be the best scenario.

■ The Museums of Prince Edward County and the municipality's community development staff worked together to create a new art auction event that would raise money for the museums. Doors Open Prince Edward County: Deep Roots, Creative Minds was expected to take place in late April.

The event would bring together the area's depth of artistic talent together to decorate doors that would be displayed at historic sites across the county. The event would join many Doors Open events which take place across the province every year.

■ While a group of committed anti-wind turbine protesters from Prince Edward County and Amherst Island travelled to Belleville to challenge Premier Kathleen Wynne on wind energy policies, Wynne held firm on the topic. Wynne spoke briefly to the group, saying she didn't believe the province had the right process in place earlier for industrial wind project.

She said the province needed better communication with communities, while saying some across the province support the Green Energy Act. Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County chair Henri Garand challenged Wynne on the issue, saying it wasn't about process, but about decisive action.

■ A town hall meeting in Ameliasburgh organized to discuss the passing of the 2013 municipal budget became more about council's more recent approval of the development charges bylaw.

About 40 Ameliasburgh

residents attended the meeting. The majority of the comments brought forth at the meeting opined that council's decision to allow a 50 per cent reduction in the development charge only in serviced areas would create a larger divided between rural and urban communities. Resident Brian Bonter said the move would create a twotiered system of development in the municipality and said “this is a dangerous road to go down.”

■ A OneMatch bone marrow and stem cell registration event was announced for local PECI student Sarah Reddick who was fighting acute myeloid leukemia.

Reddick had hopes of beating the disease before being informed it had returned.

PECI organized the event in her honour, asking healthy people willing to donate to any patient to come for a cheek swab. Teacher Greer Koutroulides headed up the efforts to support Reddick.

Koutroulides said Reddick was known for her school spirit and, had someone else been in need, Reddick would have led the charge to help.

APRIL

■ The Picton Pirates clawed their way back from the brink of defeat, erasing the Lakefield Chiefs' 3–1 series lead. The club reeled off 7–4, 4–0, and 7–2 wins in the final three games. Picton coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the team played its best hockey of the season when it mattered the most After the win the Pirates were preparing to take on the Alliston Hornets in the OHA semi-finals.

■ MPP Smith was preparing to meet with supporters of PECMH in April. Supporters of Patrons Of Our County Hospital (POOCH) were organizing a bus trip to Queen's Park in Toronto to speak out against proposed cuts by QHC. Hundreds of concerned citizens were expected to take the trip. Smith said he was ready to meet with the delegates, saying he knew very well how county residents feel about the local facility. However, Smith said he didn't think residents would like what they would hear from health minister Deb Matthews.

■Local theatre company Prince Edward Community Theatre (PECT) was honoured by the Eastern Ontario Drama League as actors Mark Daniher and Crystal Mayer were selected to receive best actor and best cameo awards, respectively.

Both won the awards for PECT production of Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo, which was directed by company founder Lynn Fennell.

Daniher said he wanted to repay the faith Fennell had put in him by casting Daniher in the lead role in just his second performance with the company. Daniher said he put a lot of time and research into the role.

■ Local marathon runners were reeling as two bombs ripped through Copley Square as runners passed the finish line of the Boston Marathon. County Marathon 2012 participant Peter Orr had finished the marathon and taken a photo 500 metres from the finish line before the bombs went off, killing three and injuring close to 200 bystanders.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

Trinity selected to perform at Havelock

REVIEW, from page 8

Orr said it was a shame someone would ruin the event. He said the whole city of Boston supports it. He said he and wife Mary heard two booms before walking to a nearby train station where they were told to exit by a police officer. Orr said he thought the bombings would cast a pall over the event in future years.

■ The local Junior C Hockey club completed a sweep of the Alliston Hornets on their way to competing for the provincial Junior C championship. It took a gritty 5–4 effort on the road to pull off the sweep. Woodward said the team worked hard for their success and looked forward to facing the Essex 73's for the Schmalz Cup. ■ It was another successful year for The County Reads as more than 50 visitors took in an entertaining debate in the Lipson Room above Books & Company in Picton. Bridget Stevenson, Treat Hull, Cynthia Peters, Noreen Kalman, and George Underhill took turns discussing their books and defending jabs from one another in the fun evening organized by the Written Word Committee of the Prince Edward County Arts Council.

Underhill was a crowdpleaser, comically discussing his book of choice The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt.

Written Word Committee chair Anne Preston said she was pleased to see the level of support for the event.

■ North Marysburgh's recreation committee staged a showcase of local businesses that they hoped would both promote the businesses and inspire stronger community ties.

The inaugural Showcase of Everything North Marysburgh featured a multitude of different businesses, including wineries and artists. Organizer Sue Appelt said the event was a team effort and featured 31 different businesses from the area.

North Marysburgh councillor Robert Quaiff said even he was surprised to see just how many different businesses there were in the ward. He said it was great to see so much talent and said many people don't realize just how much is going on in the southern parts of the municipality.

■ In an 11–5 vote, council officially declared that Prince Edward County is not a willing host to industrial wind turbines. The vote followed comments from Premier Kathleen Wynne that the government would seek to construct the installations in communities where they would be welcomed. More than 60 people attended the regular council meeting, but most were there to hear the turbine discussion. There were several outbursts of claps, boos and even hisses as councillors discussed their opinions on the motion. Ultimately, only councillors Keith MacDonald, Brian Marisett, Barb Proctor, Jamie

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WHATTAM'S is proud present....'Free Family Movie Day' the Regent Theatre the last Sunday each month 2pm. December 29 “Aussie & Ted’s Great Adventure”.

Hospital pleas PECMH supporter Eleanor

Lindsay MacDonald, left takes her case to QHC chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts during a meeting at Shire Hall to discuss proposed cuts. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Forrester, and Kevin Gale voted against the motion.

Council also supported a similar resolution from the Township of Wainfleet.

■ POOCH supporters continued to fight cuts at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). The group delivered a message during their visit to Queen's Park in late-April that requested the local hospital be removed from the QHC umbrella and allow the hospital's local stakeholders to govern its operation.

Spokesperson Leo Finnegan said five members of the group got an opportunity to speak face-to-face with Matthews. Finnegan said he told Matthews the group preferred the hospital deamalgamate from QHC. The group also presented a petition of 5,500 signatures calling for an independent PECMH. ■ Local singing trio Trinity were selected to lead a Gospel hour at the Havelock Jamboree. The group, consisting of Kim Inch, Renie Thompson, and Jeanette Arsenault would lead the Gospel hour stating on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 18.

Inch said the opportunity wasn't one the group sought out, saying a visitor to a Hay Bay Church mentioned they would be a good fit for Havelock and that she would submit their CD. Four months later an invitation to submit a proposal arrived and ultimately the group was selected to perform in April. Arsenault said the opportunity would give the group access

to a much wider audience.

■The Picton Pirates split the opening pair of contests in the Schmalz Cup final with the Essex 73's. The club took a 4–1 win in the series opener before falling 3–2 in Game 2.

Woodward said both teams had to feel each other out a little bit to open the series. He said the games were fast, intense, and close to the very end. Woodward said the team was looking forward to a week of practice before heading to Essex for Games 3 and 4 on the road.

■Essex filed a successful protest against Picton’s Game 1 win, arguing that Picton’s Evan Greer should have been ejected from the game after receiving three stick fouls. Instead, he played and had two points in the third period. The Ontario Hockey Association ruled the teams would play the remainder of the game from the point of Greer’s infraction the same night as Game 5 in Picton.

■1988 Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Manley headlined the Prince Edward County Figure Skating Club’s year-end ice show in Wellington.

Though she was battling sickness, Manley managed to enegize the crowd withe a stirring performance featuring some of the figure skaters’ fathers. She also commended the club on the show’s anti-bullying theme, a cause that is close to her own heart.

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PICTON FOOD BANK in need of marg containers or similar containers, canned fruit/veggies/ kraft dinner/ juice crystals/pet food. Cash donations always appreciated.

LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry.

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 47(Nov 19-25) Brent Stewart, Faye Andrews, Barry Matthie, Phil Williams, Tom & Marion Alston./Week 48(Nov26-Dec2) Mike Kirby, Natalie Vader, Charles Emlaw, Evelyn Magnusson, Geoff Webb, Kyrene Tripple.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347.

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 10-12noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items.

PEC COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS – Holiday Office Hours. Will close from 12 noon on Tues Dec 24 thru Thurs Dec 26 & will reopen Fri Dec 27 at 9am.

Closed again on Wed Jan 1, reopening Thurs Jan 2 at 9am. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as usual throughout the holidays.

COMMUNITY CARE’S BOUTIQUE – Now Open at 165 Main St. Picton.

GIVE THE GIFT OF CARE – Gift Certificates are available from Community Care for Seniors for a new or favorite service, including Meals on Wheels , Foot Care, Seniors Luncheon Social & more.

Available at the PEC Community Care for Seniors office, 206 Main St., The Armoury in Picton or call 476-7493 for more info.

THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Continues their fundraiser “Mabels Labels”. These are cute, durable & can be personalized. Easy, on-line ordering is available with quick delivery. Visit www.thehub.mabelslabels.com to look & place an order. All profits benefit The Hub programs. For info call 476-8142.

CAR SEAT INSTALLATIONS & INSPECTIONS – Are available & completed by trained staff of the Hub, 10 McFarland Court Picton. To book an appointment call 476-8142.

YOGA AT BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. Cost $5. Sponsored by Bloomfield/ Hallowell Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome.

YOGA AT WELLINGTON TOWN HALL - Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Sponsored by the Wellington Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – One hour drop in Gentle Yoga Classes $5. Tues 5:30-6:30pm, Thurs 9:30-10:30am. Athol

Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10.

CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & Third Fridays of the month, 7:30pm. (Note no games Nov 1) Adults only, casual & friendly ping pong, scrabble, cards & board games. Bring your own refreshments. Athol Community Hall 1679 County Rd. 10.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Discussion meeting every Tuesday 7:30pm Consecon United Church Hall, Consecon.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New Show “Permission to Dream”. Runs through Jan 28. Opening reception Nov 2, 2-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton 476-5665.

Open daily 11-4pm.

LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTER’S GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wed of the month Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Snacks & coffee 6:30pm.

Bring regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005.

CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Crib Nite 7pm $5. Every Fri nite through fall/winter.

CONSECON LEGION – Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday evening 7pm. Cost $5.

CONSECON LEGION – Bid Euchre every Tuesday evening 7pm. Cost $5.

PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30pm Pinecrest School Bloomfield. Be inspired by members work, hear guest speakers, learn new techniques, borrow from an extensive library. First meeting is free, yearly membership $25 + name tag $5.

Become involved to plan the Bi-annual Quilt Show to be held next July. Beginners welcome.

DROP IN BEGINNER FRENCH – With Maurice 2pm every Thursday. Picton Br Library.

DECEMBER 26 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking?

DECEMBER 29 – WHATTAM’S FREE FAMILY MOVIE – Regent Theatre 2pm “Aussie & Ted’s Great Adventure”.

DECEMBER 31 – CONSECON LEGION NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY & DANCE – Begins 8pm. Cost $15/Couple or $10/per person. Spot Dances, Door Prize, Midnight Snack & lots of fun with DJ Tony. Tickets on sale, at the Legion.

Call 392-7433 info after 5pm.

DECEMBER 31 – WELLINGTON ELKS NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE – At Allisonville Hall. Roast Beef Dinner & Dance 7pm. Advance Tickets Only $25pp. 9pm Dance $10pp. DJ Larry. Tickets call Ken 399-2117.

DECEMBER 31 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711.

Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church.

JANUARY 1 – AA MEETING – 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

JANUARY 2 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking?

JANUARY 11/12 – FREE ELECTRONICS COLLECTION – Christmas/New Year’s Clean-up. Drop off event 9am-4pm Home Hardware Parking Lot 13544 Loyalist Parkway Picton. Supported by Sonrise Christian School & the Picton Kinsmen. www.recycleyourelectronics.ca JANUARY 21 – CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Hosting a “Join The Fight” night recruitment drive. PEC Library Picton Branch 208 Main St 6:30-8:30pm.

Sign in begins 6:30 & the program (speakers) run 7-8pm. Attendees can chat with local volunteers & staff, learn about volunteer opportunities, cancer prevention & local services. Light refreshments no charge. Further info 962-0686.

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MPP Smith criticizes Liberals, NDPs for approving budget Ontario can’t afford

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■ A new venue, a new date and additional entertainment were being cited as reasons why the 51st annual Rotary Club of Picton Oysterfest was a huge success.

The club relocated the event to the Prince Edward Curling Club which allowed more room for patrons and featured live entertainment along with the traditional

card games and, of course, oysters.

The event was also pushed back to May instead of the traditional February date.

■ A corporate-wide social media policy would soon regulate how the municipality and its employees use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

The policy was approved by committee of the whole upon councillors’ receipt of a staff report.

■ The Schmalz Cup was within the Pirates’ reach as the club took Games 3 and 4 of the OHA Junior C final in Essex. Captain Brandon Peever had the game winner in Game 3 in a 3-1 win.

In Game 4, Picton struck early and never looked back, downing the host 73's 6-3.

The clubs return to Picton to replay the end of Game 1 which was washed out after a successful protest by the 73's. Following Game 1, the clubs would play Game 5.

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■ In one night, what was an memorable season for the Picton Pirates became an unforgettable one. The Pirates claimed the OHA's Junior C title, wining the replay of the end of Game 1 in overtime before downing the Essex 73's 3-2 in Game Five.

Eric Hayes was the hero of Game 1, chipping home a goal early in the extra frame to lift Picton to a 3-1 lead in the Schmalz Cup Finals.

In Game 5 played imme-

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10:30am Morning Worship and Sunday School

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Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesday. 6:30pm Mid-week Service. Dinner. Music. Study.

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diately following the overtime, Picton rallied from a 20 deficit to win 3-2. Levi George scored the winner with about six minutes left in the contest.

It was the first time a team from eastern Ontario won the cup since 1993 when Napanee earned the title.

■ Hospice Prince Edward's residential project received provincial backing after representatives of the SE LHIN announced approval of $190,000 for clinical services at the three-bed facility on Downes Avenue.

■ Smith indicated he was furious at the passing of the $127.6 billion Provincial budget and was lashing out at both the Liberal and the NDP parties for creating a motion full of spending projects the province can't afford.

“Instead of getting spending under control and eliminating the deficit, Premier Wynne has decided it would be much easier to go left.

She'll continue spending to appease the NDP rather than do the heavy lifting,” Smith said.

■ POOCH members were out in full force at the weekly Rotary Club of Wellington meeting to demonstrate as Egberts and QHC board chair Brian Smith addressed the club. The tone of the demonstration was tenuous as Smith told protesters that QHC had no intentions of seeing de-amalgamation any time soon and that PECMH would remain vibrant.

■ Markwell was sentenced to six years in prison for stabbing his roommate in the neck and killing him during an alcohol-fuelled altercation in their Stanley Street home in May 2012.

Justice John Johnston delivered the sentence to the Bloomfield man at Picton's Superior Court citing the remorse shown in a presentence report and during trial as part of the reason at arriving at the length of sentence for the convicted .

■ The waters of Picton Bay

were packed with anglers as Quinte's signature fishing event, the Kiwanis Walleye World live release fishing Derby, was held for the 33rd straight year.

The top angler in the walleye division Rob Wengel reeled in a 11.92-pound pickerel while John Grills caught a 11.3-pound pike to win that division.

■ Three shiny new fire trucks were added to the fleet of Prince Edward County fire vehicles. The two pumpers and one tanker represent an investment of $662,550 and will help improve response times and enhance the operation of the local fire department.

■ Carter Black was the big winner at the annual Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Derby event at the Bloomfield Mill Pond.The six-year-old Amelisburgh angler reeled in a pair of northern pike to top the combined weight category.

■ The Environmental Review Tribunal moved into its second phase with arguments shifting from the natural environment to human health impacts with 11 witnesses being called by APPEC attorney Gillespie.

Among those called to testify was Ridgetown resident Monica Elmes who told the Tribunal living two kilometres of an industrial wind turbine affected her family’s sleep patterns and their physical health.

■ Now an ordained minister, World Wrestling Entertainment hall-of-famer Ted Dibiase paid a visit to Picton, offering a wide ranging presentation on his career, personal pitfalls, and his return to God. ■ PECI's Cole Norton was a top performer at the Bay of Quinte Michelle Foley Invitational Track and Field Meet, winning the 100-metre and 200-metre events. A total of six Panthers had podium finishes.

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Saturday Mass 5:00pm Sunday Mass 10:00am New Year’s Mass

Tuesday, December 31st 5:00pm Wednesday January 1st 10:00am

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Deck, propane BBQ hookup, hot tub. Dock, sheltered cove. $487,000 MLS 2135882 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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PICTON BUNGALOW Cheaper then rent. Cute bungalow, small lot. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Maintenence free exterior, neat & tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace & tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $127,000 MLS® 2126793 GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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4 bedroom raised bungalow, excellent location, Glenora Rd, minutes from Picton, area of fine homes. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths up, 2 bedrooms & full bath down, great for family or easily converted into living quarters with in-law suite. Open concept main level, large sunny windows, over-sized kitchen area. Lower level: 2 bedrooms, rec room, fireplace, patio door, 2 piece bath/laundry area. 1.5 car attached garage, separate entrance. Huge potential. Must be seen! $229,000 MLS 2137519 Call MARy JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com

REDGATE SUBDIVISION Phase 2 of the popular PineRidge Sub-division has begun. Now Taking Reservations for spectacular Country lots with all the amenities of City living Full Municipal services to all 46 Lots. Freehold Townhomes are also available.

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LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO BUILD? You will find the perfect area on this 8.47 acre, wooded building lot for your new home. Well and entrance installed. Loads of space for the avid gardener or for the children to roam. Steps from Macaulay Mountain Conservation area and `Bird House City`. Picture yourself here. Gentle breezes through the tree tops will be your lullaby in a hammock on your new front porch. $98,500 MLS 2135757

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COZy 3 BEDROOM HOME Located in the heart of Hillier wine country, this home has been recently renovated.

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SOLD BETWEEN CHERRy VALLEy & MILFORD 2.5 acres with bungalow in tip top condition featuring 3 bedrooms and finished basement plus and TWO garages & separate workshop building. $249,900 MLS 2134616 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

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Fabulous bungalow with a full finished basement with walkout to enjoy the waterfront at the Harbour. Almost 3 acres within the Picton town limits. $999,500. You pick the closing date! MLS 2122553

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OLD WORLD CHARM $489,000 Great family home has been renovated and updated to bring back all the charm and old world appeal. With almost 2,400 sq ft of living space this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home has an inground pool and private deck at the back.

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Winterized log cottage nestled on the shore of Smiths Bay, looking down the bay to Waupoos Is. 10 mins. to Picton and a few minutes to the Black River Cheese factory. Totally renovated and upgraded. Woodstoves on both levels, 3 season verandah, large decks, outdoor shower. Bunkie. $548,000 MLS 2137416 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

MAIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD $349,000 Totally renovated inside and out this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is waiting for new owners. Located on large corner lot in bustling artisan village there is a huge side yard and 2 car garage at back. Features main floor bedroom, laundry and bathroom. MLS® 2137219 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

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TERRIFIC FAMILy HOME Well priced home in a very quiet upscale neighborhood. Inground pool, Very private fully fenced backyard and patio BBQ area, complete with a Gazebo. Gas fireplace, newly renovated bathrooms, Designer Kitchen, and most recently a newly installed electrical panel. Balcony off master bedroom, hardwood floors, Perfect Family Home. $289,000 MLS 2136619 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

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On the Picton bluff towering over the harbour, the stateliest home in town, CIRCA 1859, widely recognized for its grandeur, grey rubblestone finish and majestic rooftop lantern. 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, 12 ft. ceilings, gracious living spaces, hdwd floors, 2 fireplaces. $799,900 MLS 2133401

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13 LAKE STREET, PICTON Ideally located only minutes to Picton and just a short drive to Highway This recently renovated 1 1/2 story, two-bedroom home with a newly in401. Level farmland to build your dream home and enjoy all that nature stalled gas furnace is an ideal investment property or for the first-time has to offer. home owner. The four original tin ceilings give it the “County” charm. $89,000 MLS 2135030 Sarah Scott* $139,000 MLS 2137077 Peter Lynch* www.homeinthecounty.com www.chestnutpark.com

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Charming raised bungalow, quietly travelled street, short walk to downtown. Great for first time home buyers, lower level walkout just waiting to be finished. 3 bedroom home, great natural light through the new windows in almost all rooms. Large sunroom, laundry, separate entrance.

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Expansive County home, incomparable views of Adolphus Reach. Big spaces, newer kitchen, family room, 3 main floor bedrooms, lower level with office, recreation room, 4th bedroom. Detached garage, above ground pool, expansive deck. 2 separately deeded lots form 2-acre property. $269,000 MLS 2137529 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

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Spacious 19th Century brick home, completely renovated and updated. Large principal rooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. Deck, pergola, limestone patio, rolling farmland. Recent renovations to suit a B&B; separate master loft bedroom, 3 pce ensuite. Prime location, minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park in Cherry Valley. $384,500 MLS 2137253 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.

This highly efficient insulated concrete form solar heated structure is priced to sell. A perfect full-time residence or pied-de-terre in the heart of Prince Edward County. 1700 sq ft, 2+1 bdrm, 4 bathrm, elevator, premium finishings/fixtures/appliances. Luxury living awaits you in this $449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* eco-condo! $450,000 MLS 2137324 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.lauriegruer.com www.robandkate.com

Sprawling floor plan, extensive recreational facilities, breathtaking outdoor-waterfront spaces, Magnificent estate on the Prince Edward County peninsula! Vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, grande foyer, sunken great room, scotch tasting room, billiards lounge, wine cellar, butler`s kitchen. $2,750,000 MLS 2133918 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer* www.robandkate.com

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Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

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Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Chair & Founder

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

NEW

ELEGANT CUSTOM HOME

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage 1 Lake St., Picton ON

www.remaxpec.ca OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING NEW NEW PRICE PRICE

Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this well appointed home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq ft of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer!

By appointment only. $699,000 MLS 2136886

3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home being offered in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Features a newly renovated custom kitchen complete with maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, an apron sink and prep island.

Professionally landscaped, fenced yard boasts a salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement with 4th bedroom, huge 20` x 26` rec room and rough-in for 3rd bath. Enjoy this home and all of the upgrades at the very competitive price of $415,900 MLS 2136135

BY ENT APPOINTM

EQUESTRIAN DREAM HOME!

FINEST QUEEN ANNE HOME IN THE COUNTY! A True Country Estate for the Equestrian Lover. Let the warmth of this beautiful brick home surround you on this 18 acre prestigious parcel. Backing onto the Golf Course, and set back from the road, sits an incredible 4000 sq ft Bungalow with exclusive materials used throughout.

Features 3 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen,4 fireplaces,4 baths,a 20X30 family room,and a master bedroom that's sure to hug you with the finest in comfort from every angle. This home is carefully positioned to take in incredible views over the exquisite landscaping and outdoor living areas including the rear patio/pool area with a gorgeous brick pergola. The state of the art matching brick barn holds the same charm, with a cherry entrance, heated tack room, feed room and office with cork floors, 4 large stalls, wash bay, & hot/cold water.Just to the North, enjoy a recently added 80X120 Lit Riding arena by MegaDome with sand footing. Absolutely spectacular, and priced well below replacement value. $1,290,000 MLS 2135594

- 4 BEDROOMS! - FINISHED BASEMENT! - POOL!

ONT! WATERFR

Adolphus Reach, 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Queen Anne Waterfront home. 10 acres total. Every inch of space was carefully considered in the design phase. Features 3 elegant bdrms, each with ensuite. Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. Run your business from the 3rd floor custom office space. Main floor features grand sitting/living rooms, a fully updated kitchen including Sub-Zero and Viking designer series appliances. Country elegance at its best in Prince Edward County - this is the one folks - untouchable quality, for less!!

Watch the YouTube video! $989,000 MLS 2133864

CAPE COD

WELLINGTON

Stunning open concept custom built Cape Cod with huge cathedral ceilings in main living areas, and even in grand 2nd floor master with ensuite. Features a Paul Holden oak kitchen with 9` island, gleaming hardwood, large deck with quiet backyard & no rear neighbours. Large finished basement with two additional bedrooms. Close to golf, boat launch, beach, shopping, new community centre and great restaurants in the village of Wellington!

Look no further. $309,900 MLS 2135265

SIT WITH US AND DESIGN YOUR NEW HILDEN HOME!

It`s got it all! Large 10 year old custom built 2 storey home on 5.3 acre private lot 10 minutes from Picton. Bright U-shaped kitchen with eating area and spacious living room across rear of home overlooking pool, expansive decks and peaceful backyard. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, including huge master. Full finished basement. $309,000 MLS 2135291

Prince Edward County Treasure. Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, Cape Cod style home, overlooking Long Reach. Spacious eat in kitchen, lots of room for family or entertaining with additional sunken living room & doors to patio with multi level decking at rear of home. Two car attached garage boasts a second storey, unfinished and ready for your creative touches.

A Great Buy @ $379,000 MLS 2136343

`Cambridge Model`. Another quality built Hilden Home on a quiet partly cleared 40 acre lot on a quiet country lot in beautiful Prince Edward County.To be built.

Located in area of other new homes. Please See attached brochure for specs and floorplans. Customer may customize plans with builder. 12-16 week delivery Hilden Homes has never missed a closing date! $438,800 MLS 2131364

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

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QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE

Kristen Rutgers*

Perfect starter home/condo. 3 bedroom, full rec room.

New carpets and flooring. Patio area. Last of the rental units. Immediate possession. Newly painted $109,000 MLS 2136763

GREAT BUY

Tony Scott*

Fully renovated two bedroom home on the edge of town with views of the Bay. Easy to heat, low maintenance, and ready for the couple who are looking to simplify! House currently on Oil...New Gas furnace to be connected and included in asking price. Pick up the phone and dial this one in! $171,900 MLS 2137336

Ron Norton*

Great family home - perfect rural location! 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath, large foyer. Kitchen, breakfast bar, dining room, family room. Large master, 2 additional bdrms on main floor. Recroom, additional bedroom, laundry/utility area, rough-in for bath downstairs. 15 mins south of Belleville, 10 mins to Wellington. $249,000 MLS 2136710

Ron Norton*

A great home for the growing family or for retired busy body that keeps taking on projects. Hardwood floors & vinyl on main. Hi eff. propane furnace with A/C & air exchange. Separate 2 car detached garage heated, insulated, with 200 amp service & loft. Large kitchen with patio doors to large deck & above ground pool. 2 minute drive to town & all conveniences. $250,000 MLS 2135285

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

2 storey home, area of newer executive style homes in Picton. Backs onto green space, lots of privacy on the deck and back yard. 3 bedrooms, 2nd level laundry, walk-in closets in every room. Open concept main level, kitchen, dining area, great room. Bathrooms: 4 pc lower level, 2 pc main level, 3 pc ensuite off master bedroom, 4 pc on 2nd floor. Finished lower level, rec room, den, utility room. Built in 2008, paved drive, 200 amp electric service. $349,000 MLS 2136802

Veronica Norton* Century home completely redone from windows to hardwood floors, With a full front south facing veranda. Large country kitchen with centre island, separate dining room and 2 full baths. All of this sitting on six plus acres just 2 minutes from Picton. $475,000 MLS 2130359

Mary Jane Mills**

BAiLEY ROAD Quaint little home on a lovely treed lot just minutes from Picton. Perfect for first time buyers, weekend getaway or investment, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has rental income from an Xplornet tower on the property to offset the mortgage, plus free internet.

Cheaper than rent! Start building equity today! $130,000 MLS 2133847

Kristen Rutgers*

BISHOP LANE COTTAGE Excellent Fishing. Fully furnished Muscote Bay Pickeral are biting! $189,000 MLS 2130906

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

5.75 acres sitting on a knoll with a bay view in the distance. Charming country home in move-in condition. $269,000 MLS 2137314

Veronica Norton*

1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 *Sales Representative **Broker

NEW LISTING

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

Across the road from Lake Ontario, this vacant land takes advantage of the view without the high price tag of waterfront! You can build to suit your taste then get away from it all & relax on 53 acres. Lake proximity increases potential for grape growing or just enjoy the natural rear backdrop of cedars and some deciduous trees . Building site is level & awaits your plans! $129,000 MLS 2137430

Ron Norton*

Good sized fenced in yard with a big deck. Kitchen and dining area is open and airy with access to the deck. 3 bdrms up and 1 down. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Attached garage with inside entry. Kids can walk to school, arena and ball diamonds and you can walk to grocery store, pharmacy and all other amenities offered in Wellington. $240,000 MLS 2136870

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Set on a double lot, this 4200sqft steel building on 1.46 acres in Picton`s industrial park has many potential uses. Full municipal services and extra large natural gas line. Slab foundation, Industrial zoning, and previously used as a catering kitchen and a laundry. $249,900 MLS 2135954

Kristen Rutgers*

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Attention First Time HomeBuyers! Featuring 3 generous bedrooms, a walk-in full ceramic shower and all newer windows and roof! The side door entrance to the mudroom offers shelving and storage. Main floor laundry hook-up too. Two sheds are included and there is a double driveway. $149,000 MLS 2136707

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

Completely Restored Oasis in Picton!

Must be Seen. Restored century beauty in the heart of Picton $247,000 MLS 2135180

Veronica Norton*

SOLD $249,900 MLS 2134757

Kristen Rutgers*

57 LAKEBREEZE COURT – LOCATiON, LOCATiON, LOCATiON 1 block north of Main St Wellington, walk to all this town has to offer!! 7 yr old quality built home has WOW factor! Family room with vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace, open to dining and kitchen area. Large master suite, 4 pc bath, additional bedroom on main floor. Lower level recroom, 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. $295,000 MLS 2136023

528 MiTCHELLS CROSSROAD Newly constructed Colorado bungalow situated on 10.3 acres. 5 minutes to Picton. A piece of paradise! 9` ceilings with vaulted in living room. Open concept hardwood and ceramic throughout! This home is a pleasure to show. 10x10 deck off the dining area. Double car garage. Central Air! $339,000 MLS 2136569

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths! Approximately 1700 sq.ft. newly constructed bungalow on 2 acres. Open concept finished extremely well. 4 bedrooms with 2 up and 2 down Vaulted ceilings. Fully insualted and drywalled basement. Good well with trickle systema and a 3,000 gallon cistern for backup. Double garage. Central Air. 3 baths.Large MB with ensuite. Nice Property. $349,000 MLS 2136616

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* 2.73 acre waterfront lot on year round road. Beautiful trees along the shore, in area of fine homes. Level with gentle slope to the water, driveway installed. Water access to Bay of Quinte, Napanee River, Hayward Long Reach, Picton Bay and Lake Ontario. Imagine! $385,000 MLS 2135355

Ron Norton* In the middle of town this opportunity only comes along once in a while. The property currently has 2 living units & 1 retail.

It could easily be converted back to its original single family home or continued as is. Your chance to own a piece of `The County` & enjoy the town offerings. $419,000 MLS 2134922

UNDER CONSTRUCTION by Hickory Homes, 1530 sq.ft., full basement, 2 bedrooms & den, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Buy now & choose interior finishes. $349,900 MLS 2136282

Ron Norton*

Custom waterfront home, 2.5+ acres, a throw back to an era of homes of grandeur. Wrap around veranda, large eat-in kitchen, spacious, inclusive living room. Large windows throughout, spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Lower level retreat offers space for entertainment, games and privacy. Rear deck for bbq's and quiet times. All of this plus your own private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte $500,000 MLS 2137275

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

662 COUNTY ROAD 7 5 year old 3 bedroom home, ensuite baths with every bedroom, vaulted ceilings in Great Room, custom kitchen with granite counters & quality stainless steel built-ins all designed for the lover of cooking & entertaining. Breakfast nook off kitchen has window seats beneath generous windows and the formal dining area are perfect for intimate dinners or lavish entertaining. $635,000 MLS 2136451

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

We wish everyone a HEALTHY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 f RE/15

THE PICTON GAZETTE PRIVATE WATERFRONT hOME

*Independently owned & operated

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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton Separate 2 bedroom guest cottage (4 seasons).

Large barn-workshop. Fantastic lake views. $549,000 MLS 2134805 Steve Sensenstein

COUNTRY CLASSIC RENOVATED

4 bdrm/2 baths, 2 useable outbldg. All on 2.6 acres.

577 FOXTON RD. 15 min. north of Belleville. $219,900 MLS 2136727 Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999

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Century Home in Picton. Original Character throughout. Covered Porch & Wrap around Veranda $259,900 2132709 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

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Affordable 2 Bdrm Home. Great Picton neighbourhood. Garage, Deck & New Gas Furnace. $164,000 2135078 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

ChERRY VALLEY WITh WATER VIEW

2500s q ft, 3 bedroom home. Large 2 car heated double garage. 40x 60 separate garage/workshop. $429,000 MLS 2135106 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel

WELLINGTON BUILDING LOT

Walk to downtown & close to the Millennium Trail, public school and the new Essroc Community Centre and Arena. Municipal services available. No through traffic - dead end street. Last lot available in this development. $62,000 MLS 2133820 Call Carol Brough

BELLEVILLE TOWNhOUSE

Private Waterfront Home on Long Reach. 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms. Deep Mooring for boats & fishing. $349,900 2131009 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

33 SARAh COURT 3 Bdrm/3 Bath Smoke & Pet Free Home. Also available for lease for $1,500. $232,900 MLS 2136182 Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810

CAROL BROUGH Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

ELSIE WIERSMA Sales Rep. 613-848-4810

GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304

HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026

JASON YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

JOY HUMPHREY Broker 613-849-5999

KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

PAT BENSONMOORE Sales Rep. 613-849-8501

PAUL GENTILE Broker 613-476-2100

SANDY YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

STEVE SENSENSTEIN Sales Rep. 613-885-1307

TAMARA YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

TRACEY DICKSON Sales Rep. 613-403-7690

VINCE MARTEL Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

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We would like to wish everyone a Safe Happy Holiday and Prosperous New Year!

Tracey Dickson and Hugh Jackson

On canal known as West Lake Bay leading to West Lake/Lake Ontario. From your dock just minutes to Wellington harbour, Sandbanks. Natural gas on road. $109,000 2130576 Gary Morden

AMAZING WATERVIEWS

SANDBANKS SUMMER VILLAGE

$299,999 Maintenance free, relaxing, affordable all in a magical place designed for fun in the heart of Prince Edward County. 2 bedrooms and loft, 4 pc bath, oversized windows for lots of light and ventilation in this 3 season cottage in The Summer Village complex on East Lake. MLS®2135102

VACANT LAND

WATERFRONT LOT

$625,000 Picturesque bungalow overlooking Smith's Bay, Waupoos Island and Prince Edward Bay on 3.13 acres. Steps to the waterfront. 2 bedroom, 3 bath home has a large attached garage and large rear deck for entertaining. Lower level has family room, laundry, den and 4 pc bath.

MLS®2132898

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative

2132560 2134912 2133076 2132521 2130767 2133795 2133079 2134807 2135499 2134419 2133095 2134679

$349,900 250' Waterfront bldg Lot on Lake Ontario $229,000 7 acre waterfront lot on Bay of Quinte $129,900 65+ ac cleared land & mature bush for logging $86,500 12.5 acres with mature trees, stream, well $84,000 12.5 acres with mature trees, stream, well $79,900 Residential/Commercial building lot in Picton $69,900 10+ acres with hardwood & softwood $69,900 Large Wellington building lot $48,000 Rural building lot with drilled well $34,900 3 acre building lot close to Picton $34,900 10 acre recreational lot $19,900 Large Demorestville building lot www.thecountyfamilyteam.com Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

WONDERFUL SUNSETS

$359,000 Move in and enjoy the quiet country living in this 3 bedroom bungalow. Enjoy the spacious LR/DR with woodstove insert fireplace, wall to wall windows with breathtaking views overlooking the bays and open concept living space. Large deck on water side. Double garage. New roof just put on! MLS® 2135548

WATERFRONT

104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700 or toll free 1.877.476.0096 Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9-5

Libby says...

OPEN TO OFFERS!

$217,500 “Move in” condition and owner is open to all offers. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath older home has been updated & renovated - list available. Full basement and detached single garage with fenced side yard. Also parking spot at front of home. Vinyl siding, metal roof, natural gas furnace, Central air. Bring the family and take a look. MLS®2135042

“Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Hew Hear!

Thank you for your patronage over the past year!”

To see the Feature of the Week

check out my web site: www.pictonhomes.com To contact me, email: elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca

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COMMERCIAL ZONING

CHARMING COUNTRY HOME

$880,000 Elegant country waterfront living with perennial gardens and stone walls. A renovated farm house circa 1860 with 450 ft of shoreline with dock on the Bay of Quinte. Limestone patio overlooks 12 acres of beautiful views in all directions. An excellent property for the family who enjoys boating, fishing and swimming. MLS 2133542

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

$375,000 Professional executive office near public parking. 1,600 sq ft of space on main floor with 1,200 sq ft of living space upstairs which includes bathroom & small kitchen. Separate furnace on second floor.

Behind is 3 car garage with private lot facing park. Zoned Core Commercial. MLS®2117594

HOLIDAY HOME

ON LAKE ONTARIO

$365,000 Excellent building lot in an area of impressive homes and pastoral landscape. Amazing views of Lake Ontario and famous Sandbank dunes.

3.24 acres with 190 ft of waterfront. Well being installed. Build the home of your dreams! MLS® 2125197

$649,000 Create your holiday memories all year long! Enjoy the privacy and solitude this lovely waterfront property brings with it. Sit on the stone ledges of Shield rock as you look over the endless horizon of water. Gather families on the shaded waterfront lawns. This idyllic setting inside and outside is the perfect place to host all your holidays all year long. MLS®2126055

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COLIN HENDEN Sales Rep.

Cell:

613.922.2251

colinhenden@remax.net

THE PICTON GAZETTE

CHRISTINE HENDEN

Mother & Son Team Let our experience & energy work for you!

Broker

Cell:

613.967.9305

henden@sympatico.ca

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage

613.476.5900

1 Lake Street, Picton, ON

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PICTURESQUE BLOOMFIELD! Move in & enjoy – the work’s all done! Beautifully reno’d bungalow with upscale finishes on 2 levels, each with outside access. Spacious back deck with tranquil country views. $244,000 MLS 2137165

GLENORA ROAD 5.75 acres of property with a bay view in the distance. Charming country home in move-in condition, featuring spacious rooms & a cozy woodburning fireplace in living room. Flexible possession. $269,000 MLS 2137314

UNDER CONSTRUCTION by HICKORY HOMES Convenient Talbot Street location – walking distance to downtown! Offers 1530 sq. ft. on main floor & a full basement. Buy now & choose your own interior finishes. $349,900 MLS 2136282

BETWEEN CHERRY VALLEY & MILFORD Situated on 2.5 acres with TWO attached garages & separate workshop building – lots of room for all the toys! Includes a spacious bungalow in immaculate condition, featuring 3 bedrooms & finished basement. $249,900 MLS 2134616

PICTON DUPLEX Estate sale – must be sold. Quaint, tudor-style building features main residence & one-bedroom suite with separate entrance presently rented.

Situated on a large lot with lovely gardens within walking distance to downtown.

Reduced to $189,000 MLS 2137292

PROSPECT AVE. in PICTON Why rent when you could own this spacious bungalow for less than $900 per month!!

Offers finished living space on two levels with many recent upgrades. Reduced to $174,900 MLS 2130730

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING Centrally located and highly visible on County Rd. 1 on 2.2 acres surrounded by farmland. 3,500 sq. ft. building, insulated, well & septic. Phase 2 Environmental Assessment underway. $329,000 MLS 2136995

BLOOMFIELD Huge lot backing onto the Millenium Trail. Tastefully decorated & upgraded century home with municipal water. Features lots of original charm, 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. bath, main floor laundry & 4 main-floor rooms. $174,900 MLS 2132930

PICTON Solid brick, centre hall plan, completely restored. Beautiful wood floors, lots of original character, separate living & dining rooms, kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 479,000 MLS 2136810

BLOOMFIELD Retirement home, fully occupied. Features 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, sitting room, dining room, spacious working kitchen with laundry, chair lift & lots of outdoor space. Financials available. $549,000 MLS 2135677

PICTON Situated on a deep lot. Offers 2 levels of living space plus potential for a family rm in basement. 4 bedroms on upper level, large eat-in kitchen, den/ office, living room & bathroom on main floor.

Needs some TLC to reach it’s full potential. $159,000 MLS 2137493

NORTH MARYSBURGH 150 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. 4.5 acres of privacy & small cabin overlooking the escarpment. This could be your own ‘hideaway’ in Prince Edward County.

Asking $189,000 MLS 2134601

LYONS ROAD in SOPHIASBURGH A rare find! Five acres of wooded land with 300 ft. of waterfront fronting on Long Reach.

Escarpment setting affords a magnificent view! Amazing private setting for your new home. $235,000 MLS 2131166

CHERRY VALLEY Situated on a gorgeous treed lot in village setting. Lots of charming characteristics, offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lots of living space, full readyto-be-finished basement & attached garage. Priced to sell @ $219,900 MLS 2133886

SOPHIASBURGH TOWNSHIP Fronting on County Road 14 & Black Road. 185 acre parcel of land with severance potential.

Lease agreement for solar project on 7 acres, pays $2,000 per year now & $7,000 when development approved. $184,500 MLS 2134272

We wi s h a l l o ur C l i en t s & F r i en d s a H ap p y & P r o s p er o u s N ew Y e ar !

REDUCED

WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT Rare building lot on Westlake in Wellington, serviced and ready for a new home. 2 blocks from government dock. $229,900 MLS 2136427

REDUCED

CLASSIC TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME Beautiful wrap around veranda. Style and elegance, large principal rooms, rear deck over looking Westlake, 119 ft. lake front. $389,000 MLS 2136424

GARY MORDEN, Broker

Survey Technologist Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd. Current Value Appraiser Brokerage Off: 613-476-2100 Cell: 613-885-2304

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Main Street Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 Tel 613.476.2148 Fax 613.476.5727 Web www.pecounty.on.ca Email kwhite@pecounty.on.ca

Approval The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for amendments adopted under Section 26(1) of the Planning Act. Amendment No. 62 will be forwarded to the approval authority as required by Section 17(31) of the Act. The approval authority will review Amendment 62, make a decision pursuant to Section 17(34) of the Act, and issue a Notice of Decision pursuant to Section 17(35) of the Act.

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD NOTICE OF ADOPTION With respect to an Official Plan Amendment Under Section 26(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended Date of Decision - December 17, 2013

Affected lands - Wellington Urban Centre

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward enacted By-law No. 3327-2013 on December 17, 2013 for the purpose of adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 62, pursuant to Section 26(1) of the Planning Act. Purpose and Effect of the Official Plan Amendment Amendment No. 62 revises the Official Plan for Prince Edward County by replacing the Secondary Plan for the Wellington Urban Area, approved in 1980, with a new, up-to-date Secondary Plan for the Wellington Urban Centre, as defined by the current Official Plan in Schedule E and Part IV, Section 1.1.6.

This change to the Official Plan partially satisfies Section 26(1) of the Planning Act, which requires that Council revise the Official Plan to ensure, amongst other things, that it is consistent with the current Provincial Policy Statement (â&#x20AC;&#x153;PPSâ&#x20AC;?).

The PPS sets Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land, and enhancing quality of life for citizens of the province. It recognizes that municipal official plans provide a framework for comprehensive, long-term planning that supports the principles of strong communities, a clean and healthy environment, and economic growth.

The new Secondary Plan policies are based on an analysis of local conditions and meet the Section 26 requirement of consistency with the PPS. Accordingly, they reflect both municipal and provincial interests in the development and use of the affected lands, while addressing the environmental, economic, social and cultural factors in land use planning for the Wellington Urban Centre.

Notice of Decision Any person or public body will be entitled to receive the Notice of Decision if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing at the following address: John MacDonald, Planner Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipal Services Office, Eastern Region Rockwood House, 8 Estate Lane Kingston, ON K7M 9A8 Phone Toll Free: 1.800.267.9438 Fax: 613.548.6822 Additional Information By-law No. 3327-2013 and Official Plan Amendment No. 62 are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the County Engineering, Development and Works Department, Edward Building, 2nd floor, 280 Main Street in Picton, Ontario or online, together with background information, at the municipal website: http://www.pecounty.on.ca/government/eng_dev_works/development_services/secondary_plans.php

Telephone inquiries: 613.476.2148, Extension 351.

Date of Notice - December 20, 2013

Kim White Clerk

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Jan 9 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome!

Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com Jan 16 - Lennox and Addington Cattleman’s Annual Meeting at 7pm at Centreville Hall. Guest speakers from Beef Farmers of Ontario

Jan 16 - Beef Farmers of Ontario Annual Meeting, 5:30pm social, 6:30-9pm, White Hall, Tweed Fairgrounds, Tweed.

Feb 13 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome!

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■ A bust of Sir John A. Macdonald was unveiled in Picton to try to generate interest and funds to have a life-sized sculpture of Canada’s first prime minister erected in Picton by 2015.

Just the 10th sculpture of Macdonald —one depicting his early career as a Pictonarea barrister, renowned sculptor Ruth Abernethy's creation was to be permanently displayed in front of the Armoury Mall as part of a broader town square concept.

The bust itself was to be displayed at several local businesses.

■ Although there was still some division as to where to locate a new fire station and whether to go with a nine- or 10-station plan, committee of the whole approved awarding a contract for project management services for the project.

With seven submissions made through the request for proposal process, Staff recommended and the committee agreed to award the project to MPHM Project Managers Inc. at a cost of $120,277.

■ PECI students arranged, and produced their own dramatic presentation of The Bet, a show written by student Sam Kuipers.

As a result of a work action by Ontario's teachers earlier in the school the year, students were left to their own devices to continue the school's tradition of putting on a dramatic performance.

■ Gazette readers and other supporters received a hearty thank-you as a mission to send a terminally ill Picton native and her young family on a vacation to Walt Disney World was fulfilled.

Kana Claus-Gifford, her husband Ian and their two small children went to Florida thanks to support from donors to a travel fund organized by family friend Kate Shehbaz (Sharpe).

■ Prince Edward County's lone rep soccer club kicked off their season in late May. The Geodynamics Under12 Eagles were a team made up of local players that were either playing in the PECSA house league or plying their trade for neighbouring soc-

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■ Norton led the Panthers track and field team to a record setting day at the Bay of Quinte championships.

Norton set records winning the 100-metre dash (11.08) and 200-metre dash (24.15) events and was the anchor in PECI's 4x100 junior boys relay win (46.64).

Senior thrower Courtney Wilson set a new Bay of Quinte mark in shot put with a toss of 9.86 m.

■ A deluge of visitors poured into the Crystal Palace as Terroir: A County Wine Celebration attracted those with an affinity to local wine.

The showcase for new trappings focussed on the distinctiveness the rocks and the land give to Prince Edward County-grown food and wine.

Over 20 wineries took part in the two-day event organized by the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association.

■ The Pirates took the Main Street, celebrating their Schmalz Cup victory with a parade and rally at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

About 100 fans were in attendance.

■ The PECI Baseball Panthers team headed to the Bay of Quinte final after they dispatched the Quinte Saints 132 in a shortened semi final contest. Bob Wilson had a pair of hits for PECI and Pat MacPherson was sharp on the hill, picking up the win for the Panthers.

■ The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has found a replacement for retiring superintendent of business services Dave Rutherford in former Toyota Canada director Leslie Miller.

Rutherford had been the public school board's top bean counter for nearly two decades before announcing his intentions to retire earlier this year.

Miller had spent over two decades in the private sector as a financial executive.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

Rainy Relay For Life manages to raise over $225,000 to help fight cancer

REVIEW, from page 19

n The Prince Edward County Arts Council, the Festival Players of Prince Edward County, and Taste the County staged a collective tourism launch event.

Held at the Lipson Room above Books & Company, the event was geared toward front-line staff at county businesses. They were able to mingle with various tourism operators and learn about places they could refer guests to within the county. n Clic Eastern Ontario Photo Show jurors Richard Martin, Marilyn Lightstone, and Graham Davies were impressed with the quality of the 300 entries submitted for the July-August show. One-third of those entries came from new photographers this year.

The jurors said digital technology has made it possible for more people to make professional quality images. They stressed they were looking for photos that struck them emotionally. n Sobeys Picton customers packed $1,110 worth of groceries and $127 in cash into the back of a Prince Edward OPP cruiser to benefit the Picton United Church Food Bank. The donations were greatly appreciated as the food bank’s numbers were higher this year than last. n Athol councillor Jamie Forrester expressed his concern about a program allowing County staff including CAO Merlin Dewing to work in the Caribbean as economic development mentors.

While a report from Dewing said the cost to the municipality was $630 — broken down into wages for acting CAOs and corporate gifts — Forrester argued the increased workload on other staff members would cost the County significantly.

JUNE

n Fine cheese, fine wine, fine food and fine weather, Prince Edward County had it all as thousand's flocked here for the third annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival.

More than 125 exhibitors took part in the festival that was at capacity for most of the two-day event. n Deeper cuts to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital were cited as one of the main reasons Prince Edward County would lose two resident physicians.

Dr. Lisa Forster and Dr. Darren Lett wrote a letter to their patients informing them they intended to close their Picton Clinic practice and seek opportunities at another hospital in light of the continued cost-cutting measures at PECMH by the governing QHC. Lett had been one of QHC’s leading emergency room doctors at the time.

Forster expressed her interest in working somewhere where she could continue to deliver babies. n An announcement by the Ontario Minister of Energy giving municipalities more say in large-scale wind and solar generation projects left something to be desired according to local municipal officials.

The policy change to direct green energy projects to 'willing host' communities remained too vague for Mertens and others on council to offer their support. n A record number of children from across Ontario took part in the annual Kids of Steel Triathlon based at the Prince Edward Fitness and

star-struck Canadian Olympic great Elizabeth Manley made Brooke Ashley’s day at the Prince Edward Figure Skating Club’s year-end ice show in April, signing an autograph and posing for photos. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Aquatic Centre facility. n The PECI Baseball Panthers were back on top of the Bay of Quinte Conference as the squad won the league championship in eight innings, besting the St. Theresa Titans 3-2.

A Kyle Gould single into the gap scored Phil Seguin in for the winning run.

The Panthers stuck to their game plan of outlasting Titans ace lefty Blaine Farrell and taking advantage of the club’s relief pitching. n The Wellington Dukes began shopping for the 20132014 campaign early. On the first day of signings in the summer, they grabbed the Cambridge Jr. B Winterhawks top scorer Cody Gratton, starting goaltender Lucas Machalski, and top defender Andrew Coupland. n Norton appeared to be on a roll as he won the East Regionals 100-metre sprint in Belleville with a time of 10.8 seconds. The Grade 10 speedster also claimed silver in the 200-metre race with a time of 22.22. n Packages were sent to 5,000 homes in Prince Edward County as the selection process for the the citizen's assembly to discuss the size of council was underway. The assembly was set to begin deliberations in late June..

Those residents receiving packages have a chance to participate in a process which could shape the future of local municipal governance. n In spite of a muddy track and rainy skies, local cancer fighters took part in the fourth annual Relay for Life at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

While the weather might

have dampened spirits, the event was a huge success as over $222,775 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society's efforts to research and eradicate the disease. n Residents on both sides of the Adolphus Reach were fuming as the Glenora Ferry service was to be short one ferry until mid-July.

Ministry of Transportation officials confirmed the Frontenac II, the lone vessel used to ferry motor vehicles between Millhaven and Amherst Island was overdue for an overhaul. As such, the MV Quinte Loyalist would fill the need on that route until mid-summer.

Lake-on-the-Mountain resident Steve Manlow is upset the Ministry of Transportation did not plan ahead and do the maintenance on the ferry during the off-season when only one boat is in use. n Norton capped off a very successful track season in style, winning a silver medal in the 200-metre dash and a bronze medal in the 100metre dash at the OFSAA provincial track and field meet in Oshawa.

Due to the volume of entrants, the OFSAA meet is considered to be North America's largest Track and field competition. n PECI educator Greer Koutroulides was recognized by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board in their 'Great Place to Learn' award series.

The geography and history teacher is the second straight PECI staff member to win a Great Place award in as many years as educational assistant Nancy Etmanksi won the award in 2012. n Athlete-of-the-year awards

were handed out at PECI's annual year-end athletic celebration ceremonies.

Matt Gallo and Melissa Paradis were senior athletes of the year while Tye Eaton and Kassidie Wood were lauded as the top junior athletes. James Pero and Hailey VanRossum were Grade 9 winners. n Downtown Picton lost one of its most passionate and vocal supporters as BIA executive director Roni Summer Wickens, 49, succumbed to a long battle with cancer.

Hired in 2009, Summers Wickens was instrumental in helping the BIA establish its Experience Picton branding and in leading the organization through strategic planning exercises that will form the basis for its activities going forward. n An era would draw to a close this summer at PECMH as QHC confirmed the regular practice of obstetrical care will cease after August.

The move was a cost-cutting measure that QHC had been discussing publically since the spring.

On average, about 35 babies were born at PECMH each year, a volume that the local hospital body says is too low to sustain the service. n Four more athletes were selected to be honoured at the Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame inside Essroc Arena as the 2013 induction class was announced.

Dr. Dan Dulmage was a standout Canadian university lineman with the University of Waterloo and carved out two seasons in the CFL with the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

Rebecca Lynn Chambers set a national pole vault record with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues track and field team and went to represent Canada at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg in 1999.

Carol Anne Ireland was one of Canada's best female archers in the 1960s and was a silver medalist at the 1969 world championships.

Louis Garrrison was a revered member of the Picton Golf and Country Club in the late 1960s and went on to win the Canadian Senior Men's Golf Championship in 1988 and compete in that year's British Senior Open. n A new sidewalk patio pilot project for downtown Picton is being considered by municipal council.

If approved, the would involve the temporary use of sidewalk space at the front of bars and eateries as an extension of the seating area to allow for additional patrons.

The program could also be offered to establishments in Bloomfield and Wellington. n Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Founda-

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tion chair Larry Matheson left little doubt what side of the debate he was on when it came to QHC and the costcutting measures being employed to bridge a $10 million funding gap.

At the QHC annual general meeting, Matheson used his time during the traditional update of the foundation's activities in 2012-2013 to lash out at the governing body, saying the foundation was blindsided by the announcement of the cessation of local obstetrics and that greatly diminished services at the hands of the financial master had left PECMH “a shell of its former self.” n County council was looking to limit the noise of heavy summer traffic, voting to post

signage at the entrances of urban areas asking truck drivers not to engage engine breaks. n The extended family that is Prince Edward County agriculture had a valedictorian in its collective midst as PECI alum Holly Prinzen was voted as co-valedictorian of the 2013 graduating class of University of GuelphKemptville campus. n The only person to chair a meeting of the new Quinte Health Care board of directors stepped down from his post. Board chair Brian Smith had held the post for three years and he bid adieu at the hospital group's annual general meeting.

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ARTICLES FOR SALE

AUTOMOTIVE KEYS & remotes with programming. By appointment. Prince Edward Locksmith 613-476-3382.

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm

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1 BEDROOM apartment, furnished, includes heat, hydro, cable tv, internet, vacation rental has everything, short term or long term rental. 613-476-7701.

1 BEDROOM Apartment in fourplex, close to all amentities at 7 Chapel Street, Picton. $700 plus hydro.

Upper unit with approx 10 outside stairs. No smoking, newly renovated, one parking space, first and last required. Please call/text 613-4761428 or jess.b.m.smith@gmail.com available January 1st.

1 BEDROOM Apartment in fourplex, close to all amentities at 5 Chapel Street, Picton. $600 plus hydro.

Upper unit with approx 10 outside stairs. No smoking, newly renovated, one parking space, first and last required. Please call/text 613-4761428 or jess.b.m.smith@gmail.com available January 1st.

1 BEDROOM, short term or long, ground floor, furnished all inclusive, in town, $800/monthly 613391-1441.

2 BEDROOM apartment in historic building near Merrill Inn. Quiet, bright, renovated 2nd floor unit, suitable for mature individual or couple. Sorry- no smoking or pets. $950/mo. Includes heat, laundry, parking. Call 613-471-1437 for appointment.

2 BEDROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1195 plus utilities (gas heat). Seniors Discount.

Raspberry Fields 100 Upper Lake St. ALSO 2 bedroom side by side duplex bungalow, lawn maintenance and snow removal included, economical utilities $675mo 613885-1307 (cell)

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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1, cozy, smaller 2 bedroom, waterfront cottage Glenora Rd., fridge/stove supplied, furnished or unfurnished, pay own heat/hydro, new propane furnace $750mo. references required pls. call 613-885-2909, 613476-4951.

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COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Picton fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer, first/last/references required. Call 613-476-8052.

SENIORS PLEASE 105 Bridge St

Bachelor Apartment available! $675 mo. plus hydro, first/last Quiet area on the Bay Appliances, laundry Super on site

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DOWNTOWN PICTON, 3 bedroom apartment in 2 storey Main Street century building, $1200 monthly plus hydro, heat and appliances included. Available Feb 1st. 613-243-9900 FULLY FURNISHED 4 bedroom $1050+ heat. Fully furnished 1 bedroom $695 +heat, Oct 01-April 30th contact mark@cherrygrove118gmail.com LARGE 1 bedroom apartment, first/last required, no pets, non smoking, current references, includes heat/hydro cable, parking, skylight, and partially furnished $680/mo rural location near Skyway Bridge 613-476-8112 for appointment.

LARGE 1 bedroom Picton Main and Elizabeth St apartment. Great location, close to everything. Small apartment building (quiet), overlooks Picton Main Street. $700 monthly plus hydro, water included. 1 year lease minimum (first/last months rent required at signing). Pet(s) are $40/month additional, smoker(s) are $40/month additional. Inquiries to: pictonapartments@bell.net or text/call 613-391-7123 LOOKING FOR a place to call home? Very clean and sunny 3 bedroom.

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RECENTLY RENOVATED 1 bedroom apartment, available January 1st, overlooks Picton Harbour. $750 monthly all inclusive. 613403-1024 SECURE INDOOR Storage, RV's, trailers, cars and boats or other, 14' wide access door. Outdoor storage also available. Supervised access door. Outdoor storage also available. Supervised access by appointment only by owner living on property 613-503-1819

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WANTED STANDING Timber, hard and soft wood. ALSO looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

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HOUSEKEEPING. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357.

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MEMORIAMS

CARROLL, Ken. Dear Pop, Always missing you.

Lots of love, Susan.

DAFOE, John Leonard and Gladys Lillian.

John passed away December 27, 2004 and Gladys passed away December 26, 2012.

In loving memory of dear parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

We can smile because they lived, Close our eyes and cherish their memory, Be full of the love that we shared as a family, And remember them and all that they have shared with us, We can cherish their lives and let them live on in our hearts, And because of the strength that they have given us, We won't shed tears that they are gone, For they would want us to smile, remember and open our eyes, love and go on.

John and Gladys are loved now and will always be remembered and cherished by their family and many friends.

IRVINE- Ralph. In loving memory of a dear brother, who passed away December 26, 2010.

Of all the many blessings, However great or small, To have had you for a brother, Was the greatest one of all The family chain is broken now, And nothing seems the same But as God takes us one by one The chain will link again.

Sister Nancy and brother-in-law Arthur and family.

MEMORIAMS

KENNEDY, In loving memory of our parents Cecil, September 16, 1998; Fern, December 24, 2007 and our sister Alfreda, December 7, 1937.

A Christmas Tribute Its Christmas once again There is an emptiness we feel Although your voices have been stilled, You are heard through the memories of your family, As each one walks through the door a part of you comes with them, One may have your smile, One your sense of humor, with all these treasured things Your presence feels so real.

We will love, laugh, live, hug and remember.

Missing you, Clarence, Rose Marie; Robert, Winona and their families.

TAYLOR, In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, Abigail Taylor, who passed away December 29th, 2000.

As angels keep their watch up there, Please, God, just let her know That we down here do not forget, We loved and miss her so.

Ever loved and remembered, Elva, Bob & Deanna and families.

WADFORTH, In loving memory of a dear father Gordon, December 26, 2010 and a dear mother Marie, December 28, 2010.

Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered everyday, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts their always there.

Lovingly remembered and never forgotten, Bob, Linda, Doug, Judy, Nick and Brett.

WALKER, In memory of our Dad, Morden Walker, who left us December 23, 2003.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Missing you, Kathryn & Bob, Rosalind & Doug and family

WILKINSON, Clifford. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, who passed away December 25, 2005 We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind For the days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.

If all this world were ours to give We'd give it yes and more, To see the face of father dear Come smiling through the door.

Love Teresa and family

Bill Baverstock

In loving memory of a dear father, who passed away December 26, 1990.

You can only have one father Patient, kind and true No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To Dad you will return, For all his loving kindness He asks nothing in return.

As we look upon his picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take a message, To our dear father up above, Tell him how we miss him, And give him all our love.

Love from your son George.

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DEATH

DEATH

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

AUCTIONS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

den Ouden, Rijk “Richard”

Passed away peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday December 18th, 2013. Richard den Ouden, owner of Francis Bakery, at the age of 90. He has gone to be with his late wife Marie, whom he loved and dearly missed after her passing earlier this year. Surviving their parents are Hilda Loftus (Les) of Kingston, Mary (Bill) of Picton, Richard of Picton and Peter (Leila) of Plainfield. Loved by their grandchildren Christopher of Bloomfield and Kendra (Trevor) of Picton and their great grandson Caleb. Mr. den Ouden rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Saturday December 21st at 11 a.m. The Reverend Father Thomas Thazhappally officiating. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the C.N.I.B., Canadian Diabetes Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family received friends on Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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MURRAY, Esther “Nessie”

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday December 17th, 2013.

Nessie Murray of West Lake, originally of Glasgow Scotland, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Richard. Loved mother of Norma and her husband Leo Rehel of Bloomfield and Brenda Jobling of West Lake. Proud grandma of Steven & Aimee and Jeff & Chelsea and great-grandma of Jordynn, Mikenna and baby Asher. A private family service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. The Reverend Lynne Donovan officiated. If desired, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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AT 10:00 A.M. “WINTER BLUES” AUCTION AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIONS: From Hwy. 401 at Belleville take Hwy. 37 (Exit 544) north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn right and follow 6 kms. to 1146 Casey Road.

Plan on joining us for the last sale of the year featuring a wide variety of antique items from furniture to smalls.

A preliminary list includes a pine flat to the wall stepback cupboard, 3 drawer barristers bookcase, old 5 drawer chest of drawers, single door washstand, a PEC pail bench, 2 door jam cupboard, small harvest table, 3 drawer chest, gingerbread clocks, wildlife prints, framed Victorian pictures, numerous local postcards from the Quinte and Peterborough region, books on Hastings and PEC, 1941 Hastings County phone directory, 1931&1940 class photo of S.S. No. 4 Thurlow Schoolhouse, a large McCoy jardinière, quilts, an old cast metal "TrueType” Holstein cow model, a number of pieces of Lionel train set with some track a KADET LT 40 model airplane with working engine, several Dinky toys, a Genesee beer bar light, antique Swiss rifle with bayonet, 2 old wooden spoke wagon rims, old wrenches, square nails, 9 cast iron implement seats including Walter A Wood and Noxons. 2 old tongue & groove cupboard doors, a large collection of Shelley "Dainty Blue” dishes including an 8 place setting with accessories including a tea pot & trivet, cream & sugar & tray, salt & pepper, open & covered vegetable bowls, 2 meat platters, cake plate, mint tray, gravy boat & tray, mustard pot, egg cups, 2 demi-tasse / saucers & candlesticks, a 60 piece set of Wedgwood "Turquoise Florentine” dishes, Roseville pottery pitcher vase, Royal Winton chintz pattern cream & sugar on tray, Fireking mugs, Fireking Tulip pattern mixing bowls, tomato ware cookie jar, yellow depression dish set, pink depression salt & pepper, old picnic basket, numerous wood crates & ammunition boxes, several crocks including a 3 Gallon Hart & Lazier, Roblin Dairy Milk bottle, oil lamps, 10 antique wooden duck decoys, cast pots, several wood crates & cheese boxes, set of brass dog bookends, brass fire extinguisher, old car hood ornament & trim, a cast "hunting scene” table lamp, Beswick Horse and mounted Indian, Royal Doulton "The Chief" HN 2892, Royal Doulton "Lumberjack” D6610 jug, Royal Doulton dog figurines HN2529 & HN1028, Goebel dog figurine #30630, Beswick dog figurines, Hummel figurines, cups & saucers, salts & peppers.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

SIXTH ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION SALE - JANUARY 1, 2014

9:30 A.M. SHARP To be held at South Fredericksburg Hall - From Hwy 401, take Exit 579, Hwy 41 south through 7 sets of lights and then approximately 11 km on County Rd. 8 - Hall is on the right. Watch for Signs.

FEATURING: An excellent selection of antiques, collectables, Gibbard & china; 2 piece cherry wood sideboard; hall stand; John Hayes oval table; hoosier cupboard; oak icebox; 1/4 cut oak sideboard; drop front secretary; Gibbard mirror & fruit tray; D end tables; several crocks & merchant jugs; Bradley & Hubbard hanging lamp; slag table lamps; Roller Dex revolving showcase & others; silk screen & embossed milk bottles - Moon’s, Deseronto, Holmes & Rosebay, Napanee; Fosters half pint, Tweed, Belleville, Kingston & Prince Edward as well; Winston Churchill pipe & stand; clay pipe in original box; Metal signs (Napanee Fuel & Supply, Coke, etc.); Addison radio; cast iron floor grates; 1960s Sports magazines; brass fireplace fender; Victorian bird cage & stand; Daisy butter churn; ceramic dash churn & small wooden table churn; large brass picture easel; several wooden decoys to include a George W. Gibbard Napanee; a selection of windup metal toys; Coke memorabilia; A & W & Flintstones pedal cars; 2 kiddie cars; slot machine & stand; Screaming Eagle motorcycle pants, helmet & jacket; proPhiladelphia & Ottawa Senators jackets; North Stars - Smith sweater; railway signal light; Canadian Group of Seven painters (A.W.Jeffries); military items (pictures, helmets, 80 brass badges, trench art, books; Seale’s & Allore local store calenders; Elgin pocket watch; jewelery; alleys; 2 blue depression lamps; pink & green depression dishes; 8 five place setting of Old Country Roses, Royal Albert china, teapot & other pieces; 2 Toby mugs; cranberry, McCoy, Roseville, Beswick; and much, much more.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Start the year out right. Join us for an interesting sale.

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 Watch www.lambertauctions.ca On behalf of our family & staff, we hope you have a Happy and Healthy 2014

Neil & Sally

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Peck named Ontario WI president

2013, from page 21

■ A new book developed by Belleville-area author Orland French entitled Wind, Water, Barley and Wine-The Nature of Prince Edward County was released.

The latest literary creation by the journalist and Loyalist College professor attempted to share the story of how nature has shaped the local landscape and the way people have used it over time.

“I've been working on it for the past three years and it's a full-colour history of the county through the eye of geology,” said French.

■ Fundraising efforts were underway for a former Wellington Duke battling cancer.

Napanee native B.J. Ketcheson played for Wellington in 1995-1996 before moving on to the Ontario Hockey League and the Peterborough Petes.

A 1998 NHL draft pick, Ketchseon developed stage four lung cancer. He is fighting the disease through radiation and chemotherapy.

■ Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario president Evelyn Peck celebrated her crowning achievement in the hierarchy of the provincial body with an afternoon tea in Ameliasburgh with her family and friends.

Peck had been involved with local service groups since the age of 16 and would be the head of the FWIO for the next year.

■ PECI celebrated the end of the 2012-13 learning year with its culmination ceremonies.

Grad George Goddard was voted valedictorian and toasted the different groups of students that combine to make the local secondary school the well established community leading body it is. Ryan MacKenzie was one of PECI's top academic graduates, taking home a handful of major awards and bursaries.

■ The Quinte Flywheels celebrated 35 years of showing farm tractors and implements of yesteryear at their show in Ameliasburgh.

President Frank Sharpe said people love to come back to talk about history each year.

■ The jurors for the the 20th Art in the County gave the prestigious new Manly E. MacDonald Award of Excellence to fibre artist Suendrini.

Other jurors’ award winners included Sharon Fox Cranston, Doug Johnson, Erin Johnston, and Mile Murtanovski. Honourable mentions went to Laurie McGuan, Murtanovski, Tammy Love, Florence ChikLau, and Caroline Shuttle.

Please see next week’s Gazette for highlights from the last six months of 2013.

Trinity, Reasons together again

Two county favourites will be back on stage together again Saturday at Mt. Tabor as the Reasons and Trinity hold their second annual “A Rockin’ Good Time” holiday show.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets will be $20, available in advance while supplies last at Town & Country Video, Green Gables, or by phone at 613779-0818.

-Staff

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

Being lonely and being alone

Loneliness and the state of being alone or living alone are two different things.

Loneliness is an unhappy feeling. It is a condition of emptiness and longing and can be one of self pity and anxiety. Aloneness is a lifestyle and one of choice to allow one to live independently.

Loneliness is not exclusive to older people and is found in all age groups.

People deal with it in different ways. They may rush about frantically, talk endlessly on the telephone, etc. but often lack a feeling of contentment.

Aloneness may not mean solitude. It may include relationships and activities but also time for privacy.

Loneliness may be a problem for some older people but it has little to do with living alone. Research indicates that it may involve many factors. It may develop because of hearing and vision losses, the death of one’s spouse, poor communication patterns and loss of support people in one’s life.

Those who choose to live alone as a lifestyle are usually healthy and active.

Those who are alone and do not want to be, need help to build supportive relationships again and help to cope with disability

INFO FOR SENIORS

DEBBIE MACDONALD MOYNES

or chronic disease so that they can remain healthy and fulfilled. This is a worthwhile area for caregivers and volunteers to become involved in. The real pain of loneliness can be eased, if others care.

If you have some time to spare please call Community Care for more information on our “Volunteer Visiting” program, 613-4767493. We are always looking for volunteers to help.

COMMUNITY CARE’S SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIALS

One way to address loneli-

ness is to get together with old and new friends and enjoy a meal. Seniors are invited to Community Care’s Seniors Luncheon Socials coming up in Picton on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Milford on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and in Wellington, Wednesday, Jan. 29.

All meals are held at noon. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, roast loin of pork, apple sauce, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, coleslaw, scrumptious strawberry cake, all topped off with coffee and tea for $10 per person.

Seniors should call to reserve their place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery to cut down on the clean up that the volunteers have to do.

If you can’t come to the hall for this meal it can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live near the location.

If you wish to have a takeout meal please advise when you register. The price is the same for take out and eat in.

Don’t delay. Call the office today and register to participate in one or all of these events. If you need a ride, we can arrange that, too.

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Pirates blank Campbellford 4-0 in aggression-filled contest Two fights start in same stoppage as tensions rise in third period Chad ibbotson

Staff writer

The Picton Pirates battled hard on home ice and managed to come away with a shutout victory over the Campbellford Rebels Thursday night.

The Pirates managed to keep the Rebels off the board and Picton goaltender Andrew Pearson made 27 saves as the club took a 4-0 victory.

It was a chippy and rough opening period as the teams traded chances and face-washes in the early going of the first frame. The shots were recorded at 12 apiece in the period, but it would be Picton capitalizing on great opportunity late in the period.

Chris Jones was sprung on a breakaway from centre ice and, despite getting a shot off on goaltender Cole Mahoney, the referee determined Jones had been hooked on the play and awarded a penalty shot.

Jones made no mistake, skating quickly in on Mahoney before snapping a wrist shot off the post and in.

The Pirates would take the one-goal lead into the second where they built on their solid play.

Seven minutes into the middle frame Jones doubled the lead when he finished off a play from Brandon Peever and Kenny Murduff.

Four minutes later Ryan Sizer was able to make it 3-

battling for Control Pirates captain Evan Greer tries to get the first stick on a loose puck in the offensive zone before Campbellford Rebels Mitchell Merry (36) and Nick Ferguson (35) can clear it. Sitting off the side of the net waiting for a pass is Jack Davison. Greer would score the Pirates’ fourth goal at the 5:55 mark before being ejected for being in the second fight of that stoppage in play.. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

0 when he found the back of the net off a play from Brian Bunnett and Peever.

While the Pirates weren't able to capitalize on three power plays in the latter half of the second, the three-goal lead would stand heading into the third.

The Pirates held the Rebels to just eight shots in the second while directing

14 shots at the opposition goal.

Again, the Pirates would build on their play in the final 20 minutes. The period saw the Pirates generate most of the chances and outshoot the Rebels 16-7.

At 5:55 of the third Evan Greer would deepen the Campbellford hole when he tallied a power-play goal

with Ryan Crowley in the box for slashing.

The goal sparked a melee that saw Bunnett, and Greer ejected for fighting while Davison picked up two minute for cross checking. Campbellford's Jeremiah Doherty and Matt Laidley were also ejected for fighting.

The rough stuff would

continue throughout the remainder of the game as Campbellford's Nick Ferguson and Grant Fry, and Peever were each handed a misconducts for inciting an opponent.

When all was said and done the Pirates went 1-for7 on the power play while Campbellford went 0-for-7.

Following the win, the

Picton Pirates Twitter feed commended the workmanlike effort. “The boys played like men and sent a message with their 4-0 win on home ice over the Rebels.

Jones(2),Sizer & Greer w goals #teamtough #rats,” it said.

The Pirates were to play in Port Hope last Friday night after presstime.

LEARNING FROM A LEGEND Panthers register a win, a loss, and a tie early in the season

Earlier this fall, about 80 skaters from across Ontario visited Wellington to learn some new skills from 1988 Olympic silver medalist Elizabeth Manley, some off-ice conditioning techniques from Tracy Powers, and goal-setting with coach Lisa Conley. as part of a clinic hosted by the Prince Edward County Skating Club. Here, Manley poses with a group of the participants. (Submitted photo)

The PECI Girls Hockey Panthers will take a 1-1-1 record into the Christmas break and coach Laurie Spencer is pleased with the team’s efforts thus far.

“The team has demonstrated great commitment and fantastic teamwork and have had a lot of fun along the way,” she said.

Spencer said she has been quite impressed with captain Cailey Jones, who leads with outstanding speed and consistent two-way play every shift.

After beating Centre Hastings 5-3, falling to St. Theresa 4-0, and tying St. Paul 2-2, the Panthers will face Trenton Jan. 9 in Picton at 3 p.m. Fans are encouraged to check out the action.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year from The Picton Gazette

-Staff

Clearing the Crease PECI Panthers defenceman Celina Fox looks to move the

puck out of harm’s way as goaltender Amanda Ostrander protects her net with several St. Theresa Titans attackers looming Dec. 12. The Titans won 4-0.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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