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Volume 186, Week 52

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

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Construction, restructuring, development in news in 2016 The Gazette reviews past year in the county ADAM BRAMBURGER, CHAD IBBOTSON, AND JASON PARKS STAFF WRITERS

While it is a safe bet 2016 will be best remembered for the ongoing saga of the American election, closer to home there were many transformative tales closer to home this year.

County residents saw some resolution on two of the most debated political issues affecting their community — municipal council reform and industrial wind turbines.

Pending an OMB appeal, council will shrink by two members and the village of Bloomfield will become part of Hallowell ward.

Meanwhile, after seeing the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) concluded the Ostrander Point wind project would cause irreversible harm to Blanding’s turtles, Gilead Power decided to stop pursuing the project.

The industrial wind discussion continued on as the White Pines project remains before the ERT and is the subject of judicial reviews.

Later in the year, the question of the impact of industrial development on rural living and the environment was also raised in relation to the Picton Terminals project.

At different points in the year, issues like heritage preservation, encouraging growth, sustainable development and affordable housing

and services were also raised.

Picton’s Main Street saw a major redevelopment that caused businesses short-term pain they hope will translate into long-term gain.

As always, the county had highs — higher tourism counts and exposure, awards, and the success of some prominent locals, like Wellington Duke Luc Brown, who was the top scorer and most valuable Junior A player in the OJHL, musicians Instant Rivalry, who broke out in the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search, or George Wright, who was inducted into the French Legion of Honour.

It also had some lows, like the dubious distinction of having County Rd. 49 named the worst road in the province in a CAA survey and the realization several local schools might be poised for consolidation.

Over the next two weeks, the Gazette presents a monthby-month 2016 review of the news stories that affected Prince Edward County.

JANUARY ■ Mayor Robert Quaiff used council's New Year's levee to talk about the importance of municipalities in the Quinte region working together for their mutual goals.

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THE YEAR THAT WAS Picton’s Main Street underwent a major construction project this past year, including infrastructure improvements, Mayor Robert Quaiff, left, was busy advocating for provincial and federal funding for several projects, including upgrades to County Rd. 49, and Wellington Dukes forward Luc Brown was the top Junior A player in Ontario. (Chad Ibbotson and Jason Parks/Gazette staff) LOOK INSIDE FOR COUNTY

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He thanked Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison for allowing the county to attend a meeting with health minister Eric Hoskins.

Before about three dozen guests, Quaiff also spoke about municipal projects he was looking forward to in 2016 including the $10-million project on County Rd. 3, the Main Street revitalization in Picton, and the completion of Picton's fire hall. n Former Gazette columnist and renowned naturalist Terry Sprague released a new book Naked in the Sand, which featured humorous stories from his professional life. It was Sprague's second novel, following Up Before Five: The Family Farm. n Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith said one of his top priorities for the coming year was to secure funding for the rehabilitation of County Rd. 49. He noted it is a major artery for tourists visiting from the east and it requires upper-tier investment.

Smith also announced plans to host a health-care forum with Progressive Conservative critic Jeff Yurek to discuss the funding crunch the Quinte Healthcare Corporation as well as proposed changes the province was considering to its health-care system. The restructuring of Local Health Integration Networks and Community Care Access Centres was on the

table.

Lastly, Smith said he hoped 2016 would lead to some conclusion in the ongoing battle over the siting of industrial wind turbines on the south shore. n Picton BIA chair Trevor Crowe said his organization would take on an intermediary communications role between business members, the County, and contractor Taggart Construction. Crowe said the BIA planned to do regular e-mail blasts and newsletters to update its membership over the course of the $5.2-million project. The BIA would also attend regular meetings with those stakeholders.

Crowe said the organization was told the work would be completed in three phases with the first two completed by the end of June before a two-month reprieve for tourism traffic kicked in.

According to Crowe, that stoppage was "basically make or break for businesses." n The volunteer-driven 99.3 County FM radio station unveiled a donor wall outside its studios on Cold Storage Road to formally recognize all the donors who stepped forward to collectively give $130,000 in its founding campaign. n Recently elected Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis admitted he was frustrated with the stop-and-go nature of federal government business during his first 90 days in office. He indicated his top priority

SPREADING JOY Bloomfield’s Emmanuel Baptist Church

welcomed the world-famous Watoto Children’s Choir in January.

The touring group was raising money for holistic care programs in its native Uganda. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

would be seeing sustainable funding flow to municipalities for infrastructure. n PELA CFDC executive director Craig Desjardins predicted the crashing price of oil and the low Canadian dollar would likely mean slowed investment in manufacturing and other business investment in 2016. He also expressed concern about inflation and high food prices at a Picton Rotary meeting. Conversely, he hoped the low dollar would help bring Ameri-

can tourism back.

At that same meeting, winemaker Caroline Granger offered a positive outlook for the county. She said she saw a 35-per-cent growth in retail business in 2015 and much more shoulder-season activity.

Granger believed there is room for growth because people were starting to notice the county's sense of place more.

Meanwhile, Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce member Larry Ritchie said he

felt the county was well positioned for success with a strong real estate market, a growing reputation, and historical assets to exploit. He felt the lack of accommodations would be a primary challenge.

Ritchie also predicted the operation Picton Terminals would have a huge impact on the county moving forward. n Janice and Gary Scharf believed they found a way to capitalize on their heritage farm on County Rd. 12 while giving something back to their community. The couple researched the idea of creating a consignment operation they called The Local Store, which would allow local artisans, producers, and authors to place goods there for sale. All of the goods would be catalogued electronically.

The Local Store would also boast a large open area on the second floor for live presentations, community meetings, and demonstrations.

The Scharfs hoped to open the establishment in May. n County councillors decided to change the way H.J. McFarland Memorial Home is managed when its contract with Saint Elizabeth Health Care expires in June. Councillors voted to directly recruit an administrator and a director of care. The recruitment process was expected to cost between $35,000 to $40,000 and the municipality earmarked $325,000 for wages and benefits annually for th two administrators.

The management of the

home became a pressing concern for council in December 2015 when members learned the deal with Saint Elizabeth was costing $50,000 per month, or $600,000 per year.

Also, councillors became concerned when an inspection report from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care resulted in 20 written notices of non-compliance under the Long-Term Care Act. n Massassauga Point Conservation Area was one of four sites due to receive new signage as part of Quinte Conservation's Adopt An Acre program. The interpretive signage was to include details about the globally rare Burr Oak Savannah found there, as well as invasive species like the European buckthorn. n Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation chair Leo Finnegan shared details about the new hospital proposal with Cherry Valley Women's Institute members. Finnegan said it was looking like it would be the end of summer before any word would come back from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care about the build. He noted preliminary plans still called for a 14-16bed facility with a 24-hour emergency room and the same array of clings found at the current hospital.

Finnegan also stressed deamalgamating Prince Edward County Memorial from QHC was not a viable option.

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n Bloomfield's Emmanuel Baptist Church hosted the world-famous Watoto Children's Choir, a touring group from Uganda, which features a cast of singers who have suffered the loss of one or both of their parents. The Bloomfield show was one of the first stops on a cross-Canada tour for the choir, which was raising money for a holistic care program in its own country. n After a tumultuous year, Hospice Prince Edward restored its full complement of 12 board members after being down to two the previous July.

Chair Birgit Langwisch said the board was also working diligently to fill its service manager and executive director positions after Melissa Dunnett and Stephanie MacLaren took positions that would take them out of Prince Edward County. n Members of the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists organized a three-kilometre Winter Wonderland Walk in support of the South Shore Appeal Fund, which was used to oppose industrial wind projects on the south shore. PECFN president Cheryl Anderson said the event came as legal bills continued to rise for turbine opponents. With appeals to the White Pines and Ostrander Point projects ongoing, Anderson said it was uncertain how much money would need to be raised. n Bloomfield's Baxter Arts Centre showed its commitment to the written word as an art form by announcing its Writing@Baxter workshop series. The lineup featured a number of in-demand season leaders including Helen Humphreys, Andrew Bins, Shani Mootoo, Ken Murray, Sahar Selecky and Stephanie VanderMeulen. n The County received disappointing news from the province. Provincial and federal funding for its $21.9-million reconstruction of County Rd. 49 had been denied.

Quaiff said several neighbouring municipalities had also been denied. In asking

HEALTH DISCUSSIONS Prince Edward-Hastings MPPTodd Smith, seated, brought Ontario PC health critic Jeff Yurek, right, to Picton for a town hall on the state of the Ontario health system and local hospitals in February. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

why the reconstruction of the 50-year-old road wasn't included, Quaiff said "they didn't feel we met the critical nature of some other municipalities when it came to infrastructure."

The mayor wondered aloud if that meant the County was being punished because it was not as far in debt as some of the municipalities that were success in getting money. Essentially, e said "that's just sort of getting kicked at when you're doing a good job." n The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus set its priorities for 2016 at a meeting in Kingston. The organization, which represents 13 municipalities, would encourage investment in hydro and natural gas infrastructure to attract industrial and commercial business; investigate cellular and mobile broadband gaps; work on growth planning; and advocate for across-the-board decreases in provincial policing costs. n The Picton Dental Centre once again opened its doors for the Dentistry From The Heart event which offered a free extraction, filling, or cleaning for adult patients. In the promotion's fourth year, the staff saw 99 patients and provide more than $28,000 in dental care, bringing their total to over 270 patines and

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$73,000 in care. n On what was expected to be the final day of the Ostrander Point wind appeal, counsel for the proponent, Gilead Power, called the objectivity of the Environmental Review Tribunal panel into question.

Douglas Hamilton argued chair Robert Wright sat on another panel that quoted the Ostrander decision and suggested he should remove himself from the mitigation panel due to bias.

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change counsel Sylvia Davis also introduced a new wrinkle, stating the project approval was in the public interest because it involved renewable energy and that was a priority in the ministry's statement of values.

Wright suggested all parties submit arguments on both contentions and the panel would meet further to consider the questions and their impact on the hearing. n A collection of literacy groups marked National Family Literacy Day Jan. 27 with a special campaign. To encourage children to read,

POOL SHARK PECI Grade 11 student Morgan Clark had seven personal best times at the Eastern Ontario Short Course Regional Championships in Belleville at the end of January and qualified for Eastern Canadian competition. (Submitted photo)

County Kids Read, the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives, the Hub Childcare Centre, Prince Edward Learning Centre, and Rotary Club of Picton planned to give out 200 free books. To qualify, families simply had to share a photo that showed someone reading to child or grandchild on Facebook. n Picton United Church welcomed a Rev. Rick Hamilton as its new minister. Going into his third decade of ordination in the church, the Kingston resident said hew as drawn to Picton by the congregation's strong tradition of service. In particular, Hamilton was intrigued about the church's food bank. n Councillors voted in favour of bylaws that would finally change the composition of the County's municipal council and its ward boundaries after years of discussion and debate.

The bylaws would see a nine-ward plan proposed by former Sophiasburgh councillor John Thompson adopted.

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field and Hallowell become a single ward electing two councillors. It would also drop Sophiasburgh's representation at Shire Hall from two councillors to one, bringing the total complement of councillors down to 14 from the current 16.

In a recorded 10-6 vote, councillors Kevin Gale, Bill Roberts, Barry Turpin, Jim Dunlop, Gord Fox, and Mayor Robert Quaiff voted against the change. Many felt public feedback favoured other proposed models.

Following a presentation by lawyer Paul Andrews representing the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture,

which stated the change would likely survive an Ontario Municipal Board appeal, Gale argued council should defer its decision until it received its own legal opinion. That motion failed in a deadlocked 8-8 recorded vote. n Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board outgoing superintendent of business services Leslie Miller estimated the board would likely have to pull $1.7 million from its reserves to finish the fiscal year in a balanced position as benefits costs, supply teaching costs, and transportation were higher than anticipated.

Miller said centrally negotiated deals with staff were also expected to add an additional $2.2 million in staffing costs over the course of the school year, though it was expected the Ministry of Education would offer a funding boost to offset those expenses. n Opponents of industrial wind turbine installations in the county launched 15 videos on YouTube under the heading The County Speaks Out. Proponent Gary Mooney said he was hopeful the short videos of prominent Prince Edward County residents would reach new audiences due to their brevity and direct messaging. Filmmakers Ryan Noth and Tess Girard of Cherry Valley's Fifth Town Films shot the series. The speakers selected came from all walks of life.

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n MPP Smith applauded the province's move to create a contraband tobacco task force, working with the OPP's organized crime enforcement unit. Calling Ontario the "wild, wild west" in terms of contraband, Smith said the trafficking caused several problems, including the loss of tax revenue, the strengthening of organized crime, and the exposure of young people to tobacco products. n A familiar face returned to the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board on an interim basis. When superintendent of business services Leslie Miller announced she was returning to the private sector with Toyota, the board decided to bring back retired superintendent of business services Dave Rutherford on an interim basis until a permanent replacement could be hired. n The Rotary Club of Picton honoured Sarah French with a Paul Harris Fellowship for her work raising money for female soybean farmers in Ghana on her Bike to Grow tour across Canada for the Mennonite Economic Development Associates. French and friend Mary Fehr cycled from Victoria, B.C. to St. John's, Nfld. over the summer of 2015, raising $3.2 million for the cause. n While providing an overview on PEC Syria's activities to successfully resettle the 14-member Al Jasam family in Picton at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club, the organization's fundraising chair Robin Baranyai indicated PEC Syria developed its pod structure to be able to accommodate additional families.

Baranyai said the organization planned to bring four more families to the Quinte region. The families identified were relatives of the Al Jasam family who were also displaced by the violent war in Syria. n QHC's board of directors formally approved a controversial 2016-2017 operating plan that would see the consolidation of surgical services in Belleville and a reduction in nursing positions across the hospital organization. The plan, which also sought to find efficiencies in non-medical operations at the four hospital sites, was designed to save $11.5 million annually and put the hospitals in better position to perform under the province's new funding formulae. n Local entrepreneur Michael Hymus offered to make a $100,000 contribution to help the Picton splash pad committee reach its fundraising goal of $250,000, but there were strings attached. Hymus wanted the project to be shovel ready within 60 days of his donation and for it to double as an ice rink in the winter.

Hymus said by imposing a time limit, he hoped to encourage the community to pull together and raise money for the project.

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recreation committee showed it was willing to be flexible with its annual winter carnival. With its two most recent carnivals impacted by weather — one year there was no snow, the next there was bitter cold — the committee planned for any extreme this year. It rented a large inflatable igloo and scheduled most of the games and concerts in there. It proved to be a wise move.

While longtime organizer Bruce Dowdell said he prefers to see a carnival on the ice, the mill pond wasn't quite ready for activities. Local firefighters did an ice rescue demonstration there, but otherwise participants didn't wander onto the surface.

A fundraising breakfast for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation was a big hit this year with more than 150 people fed. n Councillors adopted terms of reference for a new ad hoc committee studying the County's water and wastewater systems. The 12-member committee, which would include the mayor, four councillors — three from serviced areas,the chief administrative officer, the engineering, development, and works commissioner, two members of the public and one member of the building sector would be tasked with 12 activities regarding financial sustainability of the services.

They were tasked with examining user rates, capital charges, service delivery options, infrastructure replacement, and financial assistance programs. Under the purview of the committee, there would also be a review of the 2016 operational budget for cost-savings opportunities, efficiencies, and possible risks.

Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop worried the scope could be too broad. n The Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward raised more than $7,000 in the first of two Walk For Alzheimers events staged in the county. Participants walked the halls of PECI, where they were able to learn new facts about dementia.

Education co-ordinator Barry Flanigan said the walk would help to keep an office in Prince Edward County to offer services to families coping with loved ones diagnosed with dementia.

Flanigan said experts believe that the more than 500,000 Canadians suffering from dementia is expected to double in the next 20 years. n Merril Mascarenhas told committee of the whole he was planning to spend $500,000 to restore the historic Young-Woodward house on County Rd. 11. Built in 1815, the house is considered one of the oldest structures in the county dating back to the United Empire Loyalists.

Mascarenhas said he hoped to open the home for cultural functions, historical events, and small family celebrations.

He was requesting the municipality allow him to change his property's zoning from prime agricultural to allow for such uses. n Belleville Mayor Taso

Christopher updated County council on the city's rehabilitation of the CP Rail overpass, which connects Hwy 62 to Dundas Street West just over the Norris Whitney Bridge.

Christopher asked for the public's patience as increased congestion and delays were expected as work continued on the $20-million project on the roadway linking the two municipalities. He described the project as a "game changer" that would ultimately allow traffic coming off the bridge to flow more smoothly. n Committee of the whole supported a motion directing County staff to prepare a report detailing options and financial implications for creating a complaint mechanism for council's code of conduct.

Quaiff said there was no formal procedure on the books and he felt he "shouldn't be the guy that takes a member of council into my office like a school principal and tries to deliver punishment."

The discussion was precipitated by a recent incident among council members that Quaiff declined to elaborate upon. n The County's community and economic development commission discussed the formation of a metrics-driven set of key performance indicators that would measure how effectively the body was delivering its objectives. Chair Bill Roberts used youth entrepreneurship as an example, stating the commission could measure the number of students enrolled in training programs, the number of ventures started, or the dollar value those companies put into the economy. n The Ice Wine Synchronized Skating team, which skates out of Wellington's Essroc Arena as members of the Prince Edward County Skating Club earned gold at a provincial competition in Oakville in the Adult II Silver category. Some 11 skaters competed. n Two members of PECI's entrepreneurship classes shared details of the Say One Nice Thing campaign at a school board meeting in Belleville. Abby Terpstra and Brooke Hudgin said the program celebrated positive relationships between students, staff, parents, and the community. One of the more popular components of the campaign saw students produce more than 150 post cards filled with positive messaging. n Smith and Yurek staged two town hall meetings regarding health care in Prince EdwardHastings. During the session at the Prince Edward Community Centre, about 60 people shared their concerns about the system. Major talking points was the problem people were having transitioning from hospitals to long-term care and the funding for retirement homes in the province.

Participants also spoke about difficulty receiving home care in a timely manner, the high cost of medication without a national pharmacare plan, plans to counter the onslaught of dementia cases,

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OXFORD Dictionaries chose “post-truth” as its word of the year for 2016.

That’s a hard one to dissect as there doesn’t seem to be a ready-made definition for such a term. In its release, however, the company described the word as an adjective “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” Essentially, that’s nothing new as propagandists have been appealing to emotion for years and years on end.

The thing is, however, in many instances the truth is often in the eye of the beholder because there are few things in this world that are so easily measured empirically and defined without degrees of abstraction.

Most ideas and actions have often been judged through filters like politics, values, education, and environment such that two reports that contain the same information as “fact” can be coloured in different ways, even if not intentionally. To think there’s one common world view or one common set of ideals that should be upheld as universal truth is absurd Naturally, that brings about discussions of “fake news”and its place in the coverage of day-to-day happenings. Following Donald Trump’s election in the United States, the term has been used again and again by some members of the press to discuss the effect of bloggers and outlets on social media that lacked the credentials the mainstream media apparently possesses to give the public the straight information about the election.

From this vantage point, it would appear those same members of the media were the ones pushing fake news by surrounding themselves in a bubble of likemindedness. The large rallies Trump had that media elites ignored happened. That was an indisputable truth. The WikiLeaks data dumps about Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party, whether the result of hacking or not, were also tangible. In its wisdom, much of the media downplayed those releases and kept delivering its narrative that Clinton should be coronated and that Trump did not have a broad base of supporters. Essentially, the media’s own gatekeeping downplayed elements of the race that could be quantified, entering the realm of post-truth as Oxford describes it, and ultimately did a disservice to readers who looked to it for accurate, non-biased information.

We, at the Gazette, still believe journalism can strive to be objective and cover all sides of a story to give readers the most comprehensive view of a story. We’d like to think our training and experience allows us to offer a reliable perspective that may be complete than a random observer or someone who clearly has an objective to gain by commenting. That said, humans are biased by nature and there’s always more to the story that can be offered to bring a reader closer to their concept of truth. The trick in the posttruth world is to treat nothing as sacrosanct. Those that explore several sources, check facts, and consider alternatives will be served best.

THE PICTON

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PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Scott Johnston Adam Bramburger Sales Manager Editor

FESTIVE BASKET Portabella held its ninth annual gift basket draw. to benefit the Loyalist Humane Society and Community Living Prince Edward. All of the products in the $400 basket were purchased locally. The draw raised $2,100. Pictured are Roy Pennell (left), Shannon Helm (second from right), and Don King of Portabella and Fran Renoy from the Loyalist Humane Society.This year’s winner was Gail Moore of Picton. Each year, Helm sells tickets while serving at the bistro. (Submitted photo)

Stories From Our Past 1926

n Regent Theatre manager George Cook installed a new state-of-the-art heating system to keep patrons warm during winter performances. n Toronto resident Allan Ross Davis wrote to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King with a request to declare Sir John A. Macdonald’s early childhood home in Adolphustown as a national historic site to be preserved for future generations to observe. n With County council changing its financial structure to provide a more equitable system for municipalities, Picton’s annual payment for its share of County services increased from about $16,000 to $31,455.

1946

n District weed inspector K.E. Fallis told County council the province found itself in a difficult situation because it did not keep up with the spread of wild species during the war. In particular, wild carrot had grown beyond control in many areas. n An Italian liaison officer who served with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, Leo Giovanni Tarraborelli, had the regiment approach immigration officials on his behalf to move his family here. n Bell Telephone repair crews worked to restore service to 342 users after damage to an underground wire on Ross Street caused an outage.

1976

n Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health Unit nurses sought arbitration after being without a contract since March. Ontario Nurses Association local president Barb Thompson said the main issue was parity with hospital nurses making 18-per-cent more. n Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Peter Hannan said the recent announcement by Ontario Hydro that rates would increase 25.6 per cent in rural areas would have a crippling effect on agriculture. n County businesses had a chance to list events for an entire year free in 50,000 copies of a Central Ontario Travel Association brochure.

1996

n Jim Dunlop was voted the 155th and last warden of the County. He said he was excited about taking the position, but expected a difficult year as restructuring efforts began. n Dozens of well-wishers gathered as the Prince Edward Corrections Advisory Board said good-bye to Maureen Finnegan as the organization’s first full-time manager retired after 12 years of helping people in the corrections systems make positive choices. n Hillier trustee Sharon Campbell was elected chair of the Prince Edward County Board of Education. She promised the board would not go lightly into amalgamation.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.

And to make an end is to make a beginning.

Poet t.S. eliot in the Poem “little GiddinG”, the fourth and final inStallment in hiS SerieS Four Quartets.

WEEKEND WEATHER TODAY High

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Periods of rain mixed with snow and gusty winds with a chance of flurries overnight.

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A mix of sun and cloud is anticipated Friday with a 30-per-cent chance of snow flurries.

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A mix of sun and cloud is expected New Year’s Day with no probability of precipitation forecast.

LETTERS POLICY

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We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons.

Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, staff, or advertisers. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

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Councillors discuss methods to encourage development in urban areas 2016, from page 4

The London-area MPP Yurek said he'd be taking the information he heard during the visit and using it for two purposes. First, it would inform the debate about the government's Patients First initiative, which will reshape the health-care delivery model in Ontario. Second, he said it would influence the Ontario Progressive Conservatives as they develop their health policies leading up to the 2018 election. n After learning a young doctor had left Prince Edward County, Bloomfield councillor Barry Turpin decided the municipality should be taking a more proactive role in physician recruitment. Turpin spoke with Quaiff about setting up a committee of council to work with the Prince Edward Family Health Team to try to entice doctors to the community. n The Recreation Outreach Centre was among 10 national finalists who would split $100,000 in the GoodLife Kids Foundation's Win 4 Kids contest. Online voting took was to take place throughout February. ROC director of communications and marketing said 3,000 votes were cast within the first 24 hours of the competition. The national winner would take $25,000, while the other finalists would receive either $12,000 or $5,000 depending on how many votes they received. n Councillors decided the public should have more of a say on its new committee looking into water and wastewater rates. It reduced the number of councillors from serviced areas sitting on the committee to two from three and increased the public-atlarge representation to three people. Councillors Janice Maynard, Treat Hull, and Kevin Gale were chosen as council reps. n Local swimmer Morgan Clark turned heads in the pool at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre as she registered seven personal best times in the Eastern Ontario Short Course Regional Championships. With her swim times, Clark also qualified for provincial and Eastern Canadian competition.

The PECI Grade 11 student credited a move to the Belleville Youth Swim Team for helping her to increase her speed as she was being pushed by quicker swimmers during practice than those with the Quinte Dolphins.

Clark was hopeful she'd qualify for Canadians this year and looking at the longer term, said she was interested in earning a swimming scholarship in the United States. n Picton Pirates goaltender Charles Grimard shared top goaltender honours in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League with Napanee Raider Cameron Parr. Grimard joined the local club midway through the season. The team was 2-14 before he arrived and it went 9-10-1 with Grimard as the starter. Coach Chris Masterson called the goalie the team's most valuable player. n Prince Edward County

THE SWEET SOUND Musical duo Instant Rivalry members Megan and Caleb Hutton pose with a certificate declaring them the winners of the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search in early March. The local artists impressed in online fan voting, then convinced industry judges they showed promise as an up-and-coming talent at Toronto’s Hugh’s Room. (Submitted photo)

experienced a record day of snowfall Feb.16 as Environment Canada statistics indicated 22.4 cm fell in Trenton, however many county residents indicated they measured larger amounts. The significant one-day weather event was not the snowiest February day on the books, however, trailing Feb. 28, 1984 when 36.4 cm fell.

Snowplows were pulled off the roads in the municipality and the Skyway Bridge on Hwy 49 was closed for several hours with a transport truck stuck atop it. Eventually, the system moved east and produced record snowfall in Ottawa. Quaiff indicated he was pleased with the County's response despite the snow coming at a rate faster than it could be cleared. n Despite a deep freeze, the Ameliasburgh Winter Carnival went ahead as planned as organizer Jan Nightingale reported about 200 people made their way to the shores of Roblin Lake. Most outdoor activities were scrubbed, leaving families to participate in indoor events at Town Hall.

Sophiasburgh residents also braved the minus-30 Celsisu windchill to celebrate Family Day weekend with their recreation committee's annual winter carnival. There was a shinny hockey tournament, a figure skiing demonstration, and a pub night in Demorestville. n In an effort to encourage growth in developed areas, the County looked for ways to provide incentives for developers to build there.

Councillors voted in favour of a motion that would see a 50-per-cent discount on development charges for residential and non-residential construction in fully or partially serviced areas continued despite concerns the move could produce an OMB challenge.

The potential OMB issue came as council did not give

STAYING SAFE An online safety workshop, led by Recreation Outreach Centre programmer Hilary Fennell in partnership with the OPP and PECI was one element in the County’s community wellbeing and safety plan. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

60 days notice of its intention to continue the discount. That would mean that developers had to submit permit applications before March 6 to qualify.

If the discount was allowed to relapse, commissioner of corporate services and finance Susan Turnbull said council would have to undertake a new background study to implement the discount. Turnbull suggested scrapping the incentive entirely as she said staff had did not believe it did not offer a large enough increase in permit applications. n Quaiff said he expects the municipality and residents to be better apprised of closures and service interruptions to the Glenora ferry service.

After meeting with Ministry of Transportation representatives and cohorts from Napanee, Quaiff felt the ministry sincerely wanted to improve communications after a disastrous 2015 left the crossing with just one boat for most f the year. He indicated plans were set between the two municipalities and the province to start a committee to better manage ferry schedules to accommodate the flow of visitors. n The Ontario Library Asso-

ciation (OLA) gave the County's public library system its third certificate of accreditation. An independent team of library professionals visited each of the six branches and studied policies, financial documentation, holdings, and facility layout. The system scored an overall grade of 98.7 per cent. A delegation from the library received the certificate at the OLA's annual conference. n Council heeded the advice of police services board chair Margaret Werkhoven and resolved to develop a collaborative community wellbeing and safety plan. The police services board received $66,318.50 from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to help with the process.

Werkhoven said elements of the plan had been developed through the County Community Foundation's Vital Signs project and the municipality's emergency plan. The goal of the exercise was to address social disorders such as family and neighbour disputes, mental health, and addictions and conditions that lead to those problems. Ultimately, by doing so, it was believed

there would be less impact on policing resources and costs. n The Prince Edward and Trenton hospital foundations and the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society announced they'd try to increase participation in their Grapes of Wrath Extreme Romp and Stomp adventure run fundraiser by lowering the age of participants to 14 from 18. Organizers were hoping area high schools would get involved in the excitement by challenging one another. n The CBC television show Dragon's Den visited Picton in hopes of finding entrepreneurs with ideas worthy of consideration for investment.

Prospective pitch people lined up on the stairs to the Lipson Room above Books & Company Feb. 25 for a chance to sell the producers on their concept in five minutes or less. The auditions ran for seven hours. n The PEFHT concluded an extensive search for an executive director to lead it into its 10th year of operations.

Ronald Lirette, a native of the Quinte region was the successful candidate to follow in the footsteps of Duff Sprague and Stephanie MacLaren.

President Dr. Helen Cluett said Lirette had an impressive network in the health promotion, prevention, education, an support sectors with knowledge of palliative care, addictions, and mental health. She said he has a track record of building consensus and improving access and service quality. n The Picton Pirates' ascent toward a playoff spot came two points short as they were officially eliminated after a 43 overtime loss to Amherstview, running their season record to 12-27-1. It was the first time the club missed the playoffs in a decade. n Quaiff removed three large pieces of loose concrete from County Rd. 49 and brought them to a meeting with transportation minister Stephen Del Duca at the Rural Ontario Muncipal Association/ Ontario Good Roads Association combined conference. He said the damage sent a clear message that the state of the roadway posed a critical health and safety concern and also amounted to a hazard to municipal equipment.

While at the conference, Quaiff also said he was optimistic about a 10-year, $130billion commitment the province made regarding infrastructure.

Premier Kathleen Wynne announced Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding would triple over the next three years. The majority of the funding would be formula based, as opposed to application based, which Quaiff believed was a step in the right direction.

Quaiff made cases for a back-up ferry for Glenora when one vessel gets pulled to Amherst Island or Wolfe Island and for additional long-term care beds to replace the 78 lost when the Picton Manor closed in 2012.

See YEAR, page 8

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Parents concerned with board’s decision to allow students with lice to stay in class YEAR, from page 7

n A large group of dissenting parents filled the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s Education Centre to express their concerns over the board’s new pediculosis procedures. After consulting with the health unit, the board changed its policy to allow students with head lice to remain in the classroom. The decision came as the board’s staff suggested the damage of stigmatization of the affected students was greater than the risk of infestation. The parents submitted a petition with more than

1,500 signatures urging trustees to reverse their decision. Spokespeople Christy Sinclair and Samantha Dunkley indicated parents were disappointed they had no input into the changes. n The Quinte and District Maple Syrup Producers held their ceremonial first tapping at Walt’s Sugar Shack on Salem Road. While producer Brian Walt said it was too early to tell what kind of year it would be, he was encouraged to have a cold snap and snow after an unseasonably warm winter. n Co-working advocate Duncan Moore spoke to the

Creative Rural Minds networking group about coworking initiatives in the county. He had booked a space at Bloomfield’s Kin Cafe one day a week to allow entrepreneurs, freelancers, and travellers to work in a shared environment. Moore said studies showed 70 per cent of people involved with co-working believed they were healthier, 60 per cent believed they were more productive, and 90 per cent reported having more confidence. n The County’s annual jobs fair attracted more than 60 employers and organizations

searching for staffing solutions. Organizer Grace Nyman, of the community development department, said a steady flow of job seekers made their way through the Prince Edward Community Centre for a chance to find employment. Several employers appreciated seeing new faces at the event. n Picton’s McDonald’s showed off some new technology as it installed new “create your taste” kiosks allowing customers to place their order without the assistance of staff. The kiosks also allowed customers to customize their burgers. While

one might expect the kiosks to replace counter workers, owner Dan Doyle said he actually expected to increase his staff by 20-25 people over the next four months to implement the changes. n The PECI Junior Boys Basketball Panthers advanced to the Bay of Quinte Conference final, but succumbed to the high pressure of the favoured St. Theresa Titans 33-19 at St. Paul Catholic School in Trenton.

MARCH

n The ERT announced it had upheld an appeal of the pro-

posed 27-turbine White Pines Wind Project in Athol and South Marysburgh. Panelists Marsha Valiante and Hugh Wilkins found engaging in the project as described in the renewable energy approval awarded to wpd Canada “will cause serious harm to the local population of little brown bats over the lifespan of the project.” The panel also ruled with the absence of specific design and mitigation measures, the project would also more likely than not lead to increased Blanding’s turtle mortality.

See REVIEW, page 9

Church Services this week

Sunday Services 10:30am

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith

New Year’s Day with Pastor Dennis Pringle

Archdeacon Bob Hales (Honorary Associate)

613-389-5643

St. John’s 3207 County Road 8, Waupoos St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford

Special Music “Andrew Maracle” (former Night Club Singer)

HAVE A BLESSED 2017

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Parish of Marysburgh Holy Communion St. John’s and St. Philip’s at St. Philip’s, Milford 11:00 a.m.

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

With deep gratitude to the community for supporting Reaching for Rainbows and Ten Thousand Villages

Guest preacher: Richard Pitcher

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0

613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

New Year’s Eve Mass 5pm

New Year’s Day Mass 10am

Sunday at 10:30 Ven. Charles Morris

Tke some time for yourself and come celebrate with us.

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

New Year’s Day 10:00am Wednesday 10:00am Tuesday 3:00pm Silent Prayer Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

3 McFarland Drive Sunday

Breaking of Bread 9:30am Sunday School/ Adult Bible Class 11:15am Gospel 7:00pm

Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection

613-476-3026

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison

Sunday, January 1st Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

New Year’s Day Worship Service 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Sunday, January 1st Worship Service 10:30am Service to be led by David Colwell

Sermon: “Dross and Gold” Pianist: MaryKay Morris Guest Soloist: Michelle Found Serving the Community for 223 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw Sunday, January 1st Both Churches worship together at South Bay 9:30am

Sunday, January 8th

White Gift Services 9:30am, South Bay 11:00am, Cherry Valley

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday Jan. 1st Happy New Year

Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am All children welcome at Sunday School

John 1:1-5 “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it”

MESSAGE: “We are Lighthouses!”

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

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Smith says budget will drive costs up REVIEW, from page 8 According to wpd Canada spokesman Kevin Surette, the company intended to study the ruling and propose mitigation measures related to the two species in hopes of finding a remedy deemed acceptable for the project to proceed.

Orville Walsh, president of the appellant Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC), said his organization was cautiously optimistic about the news. He said they’d consult with counsel Eric Gillespie to learn more about the ruling.

■ With the support of Slow Food The County, the local chapter of the Awesome Foundation upped the ante for its latest micro grant. The two organizations pooled their funds and had planned to give a $2,000 grant for a project dealing with food security. After hearing from the five finalists, the 10 trustees decided they couldn’t choose between two projects so they committed to raising another $2,000.

Shannon Colson and Keri Nelson won for their Incredible Edible Shed project, which advocated for a welcoming building at the community gardens in Delhi Park that would invite people to gather to eat together. It would also have a vertical garden with some vegetables growing up the side of the building. The duo envisioned a volunteer labour force building the shed.

The other winner was Christine Renaud of Food Not Bombs. Her concept was to start Feast, a free food festival, where people could try samples of food grown and prepared locally, learn more about healthy eating and food security, and have a chance to win free groceries.

■ Smith said the provincial government’s 2016 budget was “going to make everything more expensive in Ontario.” While Smith was concerned the province would run it’s ninth consecutive deficit, he was more alarmed by the implications of a cap-and-trade system to be implemented in 2017. He said it would mean an average increase of over $400 per family on gasoline and natural gas as well as drive up costs for most goods. Worse, he said it wouldn’t do much to fight climate change.

The MPP said promises of free post-secondary education and breaks for seniors on prescription drugs wouldn’t apply to many — in fact, in both groups, the rollback of other programs might drive costs up.

Locally, he was concerned higher taxes on beverage alcohol might affect the County’s wineries, cideries, distillery and breweries.

■ The provincial budget did include one welcome piece of news as $20 million was earmarked to purchase a new ferry for Amherst Island. The extra boat would mean that both the M.S Glenora and M.S. Quinte Loyalist would remain at the Glenora crossing full time.

■ The PECI Girls Hockey Pan-

WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450) SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home

by Saturday at noon.

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FATAL BLAZE An early morning structure fire at a home on the west end of Picton’s Main Street took the life of 25-year-old Zachary Dubois. Fire investigators raised concerns over a delay in smoke alarm activation. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) thers earned a return trip to the Bay of Quinte Conference final as two veterans delivered strong semifinal performances.

Captain Alex Staley had a hat trick and goaltender Taylor Snider made some incredible saves to lift the Panthers over East Northumberland 3-2.

Unfortunately, the club settled for silver again as the juggernaut St. Theresa defended its title 8-0.

The Panthers would advance to COSSA for a second consecutive year, however Cobourg St. Mary’s handed them a 4-1 setback.

■ The Wellington Dukes’ Luc Brown capped an amazing season by scoring two points in his final game to lead all OJHL scorers with 91. With his 42 goals and 49 assists, Brown finished one point short of Chris Auger’s franchise record, set in 2005-2006.

The Union College-committed winger would later earn awards as the league’s most improved and most valuable player.

■ Caleb and Megan Hutton’s brother-and-sister act, Instant Rivalry, won first place in the Ontario Back Roads Country Talent Search and a $25,000 prize package including a consultation package with promoter Catherine Faint Entertainment and a radio single.

Instant Rivalry advanced through the competition with scores of Internet voting to reach the final at Toronto’s iconic Hugh’s Room. They played a twosong set with songs Hoedown and Little Old Farmhouse that entertained more than 200 and impressed music industry judges.

■ County resident Pierre Klein filed an application with the OMB over the County’s decision to change its electoral ward boundaries and the composition of council. Klein charged the process leading to council’s decision was “defective” and contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Klein said he felt the public consultation process employed by the County was designed to lead to no change or minimal change, adding that overwhelming evidence showed the electorate was seeking more substantial change.

■ Aid organizations around the globe scrambled to get supplies to Fiji after a tsunami

with 300-kilometre-per-hour winds hit the island in late February. Dave Hallett, a rescue worker with Shelter Box Canada visited Picton Rotarians to explain how his organization works on the ground to ensure residents have adequate means of shelter. Shelter Boxes provide those affected by disaster temporary structures, like tents, and the tools to erect them.

■ The County Library unveiled a new area at the Picton branch known as the Makerspace. Co-ordinator Kate MacNaughton explained the space was designed to break young people’s habit of spending time in front of screens. Instead, they were able to innovate using robots, Legos, stop-motion animation, and other scientific projects.

■ More than two dozen people commemorated International Women’s Day with a flash mob on Picton’s Main Street. While a celebration of women’s achievements was a main message at the event, organizer Christine Renaud said it was still important that people of both genders continue to advocate against injustice and inequality. She noted women, on average, still make just 74 cents for every dollar men make.

■ Parents concerned with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s policy on head lice intended to step up their opposition to the rule.

Sinclair noted some were considering withholding their children from school for a day in protest, while others were exploring legal action. A crowdfunding page had been set up to raise money for possible court costs.

■ APPEC submitted a stay motion to the ERT after learning that wpd Canada intended to proceed with land clearing activities on the site despite a decision revoking the project’s approval pending a remedy hearing. The company stated it was within its rights to clear the land because the ERT ruling dealt with the ongoing operation of the project, not the construction itself. Walsh said Blanding’s turtles had likely already become active and no cleaning of their habitat should be allowed.

See 2016, page 10

WHATTAM’S is proud to present…”Family Movie Day” at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm.

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30.

Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: December 6th Lyle Jackson $100(#470), 13th Terry Minaker $100(#654), 20th Pookie Rogers $100(#1641), 27th Madeline McGregor $1000(#608).

COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up.

Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT “THE WHAT NOT SHOP” – Will be closed December 19 & reopens on Tuesday January 10 2017. Donations welcome. Drop off bin outside back door.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Presents “Winter Magic” featuring ONE X ONE a show within a show of original 12’ x 12” artwork for $100. This eclectic exhibition of 25 County artists continues until January 30th, 2017 at 223 Main St. Picton, opposite the Regent Theatre.

Open daily 11am-4pm. www.artsonmaingallery.ca 476-5665.

EMPLOYMENT WAGE SUBSIDY – Career Focus Wage Subsidy for youth under 30. If you are a business or non-profit looking to hire, or you are a youth under 30 looking to start your new career, call PELC for more information 476-1811 or e-mail : info@pelc.ca.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI – Tuesdays at 9:30am at the Bloomfield Town Hall. The cost is $5/lesson. If you have any questions please call 476-6557.

YOGA CLASSES AMELIASBURGH TOWN HALL: Fridays 1-2pm. Drop in cost $5. Generously supported by the Ameliasburgh Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible.

Contact 393-3798.

YOGA CLASSES BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm & Sundays 10-11am. Drop in cost $5. Generously supported by the Bloomfield Rec Committee.

Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 3933798.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA: Every Thursday evening with Carrie Taylor. Drop in class $5.

Mats provided or BYO 5:30-6:45pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley.

Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. www.atholreccentre.com.

YOGA CLASSES WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Tuesdays 1-2:15pm. Drop in cost $10.

Generously supported by the Wellington Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible.

Contact 393-3798.

PICTON CHESS CLUB: Meets every Tuesday 1-4pm at the Picton Library. Beginners welcome.

ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Is now operating out of the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton.

Remember the Elks are very welcoming of Legion patrons everyday downstairs lounge form 11am-4pm except Sunday closed.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday nights at the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton beginning at 7pm, downstairs. Everyone welcome.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

DECEMBER 29: NO BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Closed for the holidays. Happy New Year & we will see you, Thursday January 5th 2017. If you have any questions, please call Art Hewer 399-3846.

DECEMBER 31: WELLINGTON ELKS WIN THE WORLD DRAW OPEN HOUSE – Wellington Elks Hall 1-3:30pm (11 Dutch Road).

DECEMBER 31: R C LEGION BR 78 NEW YEARS EVE DANCE – With DJ Evan Lewis.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale at the downstairs bar Elks Hall $30/couple. Contact Kelly Bannister or Harry Harrison to get your tickets. Light luncheon at 10:30pm.

JANUARY 1: R C LEGION BR 78 NEW YEARS LEVEE – With the Frere Brothers 15pm upper hall in the Elks Lodge.

JANUARY 3: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

JANUARY 3: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

JANUARY 4: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

JANUARY 5: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

JANUARY 5: OPERA 101 – Let Celine Papizewska get you ready for Verdi’s Nabucco!

Free admission. Everyone welcome. 4pm at Bloomfield United Church.

JANUARY 5: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Is ready for a New Year! Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 3993105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JANUARY 9: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm.

Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations needed, just not 100% wool or baby yarn. Donations are much appreciated! Thank you!

JANUARY 11: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL PICTON – Come out & enjoy lunch with old & new friends. Serving a roast loin of pork dinner, 12 noon at the Beck & Call Restaurant. Cost is $10. As this is special event only those seniors who have reserved can be served. Reserve your place at the sitting of your choice by calling early. Reservations will be taken up to 12 noon on the Tuesday prior. Call 476-7493. Take-out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in Picton. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

JANUARY 11: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting 12 noon at Friendship United Church Hall. Catered by the Demorestville Women’s Insitute. Call Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve.

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n The County engaged Forum Research Inc. fro conduct a telephone survey on its behalf. Consulting firm MDB Insight planned to study the responses to report on levels of public satisfaction on various municipal services. Director of community development Neil Carbone said the information would be used to shape the municipality’s corporate strategic planning for the next five years. n Prince Edward County added it support to a Wainfleet motion calling for the province to cancel any future requests for proposals to increase wind power generation. South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson, who introduced the motion, said in a time when capacity is not needed, no further projects should be approved. Ferguson said the Wainfleet motion also called on the Independent Electricity System Operator to examine Feed-In Tariff contracts and to eliminate those that did not achieve commercial operation by the due dates specified. n A house fire on the west end of Picton’s Main Street claimed the life of 25-year-old Zachary Dubois. His mother, her daughter and her other son were able to escape, but their house was reduced to rubble. Fire chief Scott Manlow said 31 firefighters responded to the Saturday morning blaze as the depart-

ment worked for 12 hours to keep it contained. Investigators hadn’t immediately determined the cause of the blaze. In four days following the fire, more than $10,000 had been raised for the family via crowdfunding site GoFundMe. n Committee of the whole voted in favour of striking a new development framework committee as recommended by the County’s community and economic development commission. The ad hoc committee consisting of development services staff, councillors, commission members and industry stakeholders would review best practices, identify challenges to development, and make recommendations on building principles and tactics to help encourage growth. n Lawyer Alan Whiteley said he and his legal team are confident they can successfully argue the Ontario government demonstrated institutional bias in drafting the Green Energy Act and applying it to the White Pines Wind Project on behalf of the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy.

The organization submitted paperwork necessary for a judicial review of the act.

Whiteley said he and a team of students from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School discovered in their studies that theres a “massive divide between people who live in rural Ontario and peo-

ple who live in urban Ontario.” He said in the act, the environment minister has a great deal of discretionary power to decide what is in the public interest and that the Green Energy Act process denies rural residents their Charter protections under Section 15, which suggested that every Canadian is entitled to equal protection under the law. n Countylicious, the seasonal fixed price promotion of county restaurants in April and November each year hit its milestone 10th year with 10 restaurants committed. n County councillors voted to have staff draft a bylaw that would regulate private merchandising sales like yard sales or garage sales in the municipality. The move came after Ameliasburgh councillor Roy Pennell raised concerns that some residents are operating ongoing yard sales, an activity that doesn’t fit without the definition of a homebased business permitted by residential zoning. n Coco Paving was awarded the tender for the County Rd. 3 reconstruction at a price of $6,594,740.91 plus HST, the lowest of six tendered bids.

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over the weekend to enjoy sugary treats. Maple producers were not only pleased with the public response for the festival, but also the quality of sap running this year. n Quaiff urged his council colleagues to turn down a road users’ agreement and a community benefits agreement with wpd Canada for the White Pines Wind Project.

While staff recommended the agreements be approved as they’d see the County receive payments of $7,000 per turbine for the first 10 years, increasing to $8,500 in years 11-15, and $9,500 from year 16 on. Quaiff said considering the agreements after fighting industrial wind projects so vigorously represented “by far the worst situation” his council had to deal with and likened them to “blood money” in an e-mail to councillors. n About 40 people under age 35 gathered at Books & Company for the inaugural Future Forum. Organized by youth, the segment invited young people to brainstorm ways to improve areas of concern labelled as environment, housing, employment, transportation, and youth-friendly spaces. A number of youthfocused people over age 35 also gathered to think of ways to help young people in the community.

The organizers indicated they were pleased with the way the first event went and planned further consultations with youth. n The Marysburgh Mummers offered a new twist on an old tale, performing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass during March break.

The young cast and crew workshopped scenes from the show during its previous summer drama camp, then polished the scenes for three weeks leading up to the production at Mt. Tabor. Director Carlotta Rutledge wrote the script herself. n QHC president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts told the hospital corporation’s board of directors the province notified the organization it must submit a master program — a 20-year service plan for all four of its hospitals — that would demonstrate how a new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital would fit in that model before plans for that new site could continue.

The organization earmarked $320,000 in its 20162017 budget to complete the plan. Meanwhile, Egberts said an architectural firm had been recommended to create designs for the proposed new hospital upon approval. n The ERT announced it would not grant APPEC’s stay motion to stop wpd Canada from land-clearing activities on the White Pines site. Undeterred, APPEC’s legal team led by Gillespie was in divisional court in Toronto to argue for tha decision to be overturned. n wpd Canada rescinded its offer of the community benefit agreement following Quaiff’s public comments and the reaction of a public delegation at Shire Hall. Quaiff said the

company was surprised by the controversy surrounding the offer. He said the company would focus on approval of its road users’ agreement and it could bring back the offer at a later date. n Rotary’s annual waterfall tours raised more than $5,500 for clean water projects — a new record — as 3,100 people visited Cape Vesey and Jackson’s Falls over the Easter weekend. n An expansion of 23 new fully-serviced trailer sites at Bay Meadows Park on Pleasant Bay was approved by council, bringing the park up to 178 fully-serviced sites and 12 unserviced sites. Councillors were satisfied their concerns over length of season and over the park’s septic system were addressed. The park had a past septic spill, but worked with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change on upgrades. It has been in compliance since February 2015. n QHC approved a plan to upgrade its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at Belleville General Hospital. The machine was about eight-and-a-half years old, but has a life expectancy of about a decade. The work was expected to take two-tothree weeks, with patients with urgent needs redirected to Cobourg or Kingston. The total cost of the work was about $1 million. Prince Edward County would be expected to raise $162,000 based on the percentage of total use by county residents. n The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1022 negotiated to the 11th hour before reaching a tentative deal to keep support staff from a work-to-rule situation.

The employees had been without a contract for 19 months. Terms of the deal were not released pending ratification votes on both sides. n Large crowds averaging over 1,000 people filled the Essroc Arena and Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens for the playoff match-up between the Dukes and Golden Hawks. The eventual Buckland Cup-champions from Trenton captured the series in five games as goaltender Daniel Urbani stood tall to limit Wellington’s offensive output.

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n The Prince Edward OPP was seeking leads after a woman reported being sexually assaulted between 11:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. on a Friday night behind the Picton Sobeys plaza. Police said two subjects were involved. Later in the week, however, police determined the report had been fabricated and ended their investigation. n International produce company Fyffes plc bought Highland Produce Limited and its five facility operation that serves Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Among those facilities was the Wellington mushroom plant, which produces over 320,000 lbs of white and brown cremini and portabella mushrooms per year. Officials from both companies said it would be business as usual for the more than 300 employees working at the plant. Highline president and chief executive officer Glenn Martin said Fyffes could even consider expanding the facilities in time. n Athol councillor Jamie Forrester requested staff bring forward options to amend the County’s noise bylaw. Forrester said councillors made their noise bylaw “lax and vague” when developing it five years earlier, but with more events taking place in rural areas, it should be reviewed.

Turpin preached caution with that process, sating council doesn’t want to be delving into every little thing. n Picton’s new LCBO opened

VALUED VOLUNTEERS From left, Carlyn Moulton (Caring County), Fran Renoy (Lifetime Achievement), and John Mather (Community Builder) were the recipients of the inaugural Wellings of Picton Prince Edward County Volunteer Recognition Awards during a special ceremony in April. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

on the site of the previous store at the corner of Lake and Main streets. Some residents complained the large building would “stick out like a sore thumb” in contrast to the heritage district across the street, while others thought it was a vibrant, modern addition to the downtown streets cape. n The community and economic development committee reached a deal with the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce that would see the Chamber continue providing visitors services for $45,000 plus HST for 2016. The $12,000 saved from 2015 levels would be used to paint and repair tourist kiosks. The com-

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mission indicated the deal would help the Chamber transition out of visitor services to focus on member services and training. n The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed to hear APPEC’s motion for a stay of work on the White Pines site after divisional court rejected it. n The Picton Pirates announced they were moving on from the logo they wore when they won the Schmalz Cup as provincial champions in 2013. The “Rat” logo was replaced by an aggressive cartoon Pirate. The club’s red,white, and black colour scheme would remain. n The Wellings of Picton sponsored a new county-wide recognition program for volunteers. Following a nomination process that attracted 17 entries in three of four suggested categories, the awards were handed out at an April 13 luncheon at the Waring House.

Carlyn Moulton won the Caring County award after spearheading the creation of PEC Syria. Other nominees for the award included Mary Camp, Mark Despault, Richard and Eunice Hill, Rebecca MacKellar, Barb Proctor, Rick Rehm, and Pamela Stagg.

Longtime hospital and Hospice volunteer Fran Renoy earned the lifetime achievement award for her advocacy. Other nominees included Bruce Dowdell, Maureen and Leo Finnegan, and Birgit Langwisch. Meanwhile, John Mather won the Community Builder award for his work in the formation of 99.3 County FM and his efforts at the Picton United Church County Food Bank.

Moulton, Elizabeth Crombie, Joan Pennefather, and Glen Wallis were also nominated.

No nominees were submitted in the exceptional youth category. n Following the submission of new evidence by APPEC, including aerial photos of the work being done on the White Pines site and affidavits that Blanding’s turtles were active, the ERT granted a temporary stay of work at the site. Walsh said the ERT planned to schedule a further hearing about deciding on a more permanent stay. Come May, a blackout period on construction would come into play. n Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health announced it would no longer be collecting ticks collected from residents in Prince Edward County. Public health inspector Aptie Sootoo explained the health unit had received enough black-legged ticks to declare the area endemic. He said of those ticks collected, some 31 per cent tested positive for Lyme disease.

Sootoo said the health unit was planning to send a report to county physicians explaining medical precautions that should be taken if a patient displayed symptoms. A dose of prophylactic antibiotics was recommended if the tick had been attached and feeding for 36 hour. He also recommended members of the public wear light coloured clothing, tuck clothes in, and use repellant with DEET. n St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was filled with positive energy for the first County Wellness Fair. Organizers Laura Morris and Carrie Taylor said they had well over the 150 people they were hoping to attract to see the wide range of alternative healing options available in the county. Visitors could learn about concepts like herbal medicine, reflexology, Reiki, yoga, doula services, sonic healing, and henna.

Morris said she believes there’s room for the fair to grow in future years. n The County officially broke ground on Main Street as Taggart Construction and its sub trades started working April 4. The municipality and the BIA launched a Main Street Makeover marketing effort that included wayfinding signage, contests, and special promotions.

To promote shopping in Picton’s downtown core, council also agreed to waive metered parking fees for two hours for the duration of the project.

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n Taste That! the county’s artisanal improv troupe partnered with the Athol Recreation Committee to host a successful workshop in hopes of spreading interest in the dramatic craft. The troupe planned to host additional sessions in the future. n Local screenwriter Colin Frizzell had the fortune of seeing a movie he co-write, Lavender, debut at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The thriller, which was originally set in Prince Edward County was produced in collaboration with Canadian filmmaker Ed GassDonnelly. n The provincial government committed to give QHC an additional $4 million for its operations budget in order to deal with inflation costs.

Health minister Eric Hoskins made the announcement while visiting Trenton Memorial Hospital. In addition to the funding commitment, Hoskins said there would be a halt on the proposed move of about 2,400 day surgeries from Trenton to Belleville pending a ministry review.

MPP Smith and local mayors were not invited to the private announcement. Smith indicated he hoped the Liberals weren’t playing politics given that Quinte West is in a Liberal riding. He also questioned how the government could call the $4 million a new investment given QHC’s budget had been cut by $25 million since 2010. n Councillors narrow backed the guidelines of the Picton heritage conservation district in denying a heritage permit for a sign Beach Bum owner Cynthia Nicholls erected at

SIGN OF THE TIMES? A new sign at Beach Bum in the County sparked a heated debate about heritage values as council voted to have store owner Cynthia Nicholls change the sign to conform with its heritage conservation district plans. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette

her store. After moving the store to a new location, Nicholls had her new sign produced and hung, unaware that she now required a heritage permit for signage. Staff rejected the sign, suggesting it should be made smaller and use less vibrant shades of yellow and blue.

Nicholls said she’d be happy to make revisions, but only if the County was willing to pay for the changes.

Ultimately, councillors gave Nicholls 90 days to work with municipal staff and the heritage advisory committee to find an adequate solution. n Prince Edward Community Theatre received eight award nominations for its production of Time Stands Still at the Eastern Ontario Drama League festival in Peterborough. Ultimately, Kerry Cole earned the award for best supporting female, while Pat Knox was honoured for sound design. Other nominations included Bill McMahon for best director, Pat Larkin for best actor, Lynn Fennell for best supporting actor, and

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nods for best costuming, best visual effects, and best overall production. n Council made a major investment to replace the Allisonville Bridge on County Rd. 2. Fidelity Engineering and Construction Inc. won the tender for $784,009.60 plus HST for the bridge work, while councillors also supported work on bridge approaches to meet the posted 80-km speed limit at a cost of $130,000 plus GST. Both aspects of the project fit within the municipality’s allocated budget for the bridge replacement. n County water haulers expressed concerns increasing built water costs could put them out of business. Paul Bartlett, of Bartlett’s Bulk Water Services, told councillors his costs increased 34 per cent just this year, which has caused his customers to question his pricing. The increases came as council increased bulk water fees per cubic metre from $3.07 in 2015 to

$4.13 in 2016 to help deal with a funding crunch for services.

Committee of the whole did not make a motion following the deputation, choosing to refer the issue to the County’s new water and wastewater rates ad hoc committee. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honoured long-time volunteer Rebecca MacKellar for passing the milestone of 10,000 hours of service to the hospital during its annual appreciation tea. MacKellar has been with the organization since 1997, having worked in the blood donor clinics, the coffee cart, the dialysis unit, at the Festival of Trees, and at the Second Time Around Shop. She also served on the auxiliary’s executive committee.

Additional volunteers were also recognized for service milestones ranging from 10-45 years and for hours milestones from 1,000 to 4,000. n Wellington downhill skier Spencer Dullard-Krizay was named the top Under-12 male skier at the Batawa Ski Club after placing in the top 10 at four Alpine Ontario races and winning two club races within the past year. n Prince Edward County had the dubious distinction of owning the province’s worst road according to the Canadian Automobile Association’s worst roads list. County Rd. 49 sat in 33rd place on the tally the morning of April 19 and by the end of the day, online voting had lifted the highway to the top spot. n Councillors passed a road users’ agreement with wpd Canada for the White Pines Wind Project by an 11-4 vote.

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O’Brien, Epstein, and Ferguson opposed the deal, which gives the municipality a $2.7million letter of credit.

County solicitor Wayne Faribrother said the agreement was for the municipality’s protection, not wpd Canada’s. He indicated the legalese in the contract stated the County “is still an unwilling host” and added the municipality’s sole reason to enter into the deal was to protect the County with respect to the use of roads. He said under the agreement, the municipality would have a say if wpd Canada was to transfer its FIT contract to another party and it would have the authority to ensure it puts up all the same securities. n The Consecon Area Ratepayers Association celebrated a decade of advocacy for issues within the community and in doing so, it came full circle. Founder Nick Nowitski

assumed the presidency of the organization after leaving to serve on council. n The Festival Players of Prince Edward County launched their 10th season at an open house at the House of Falconer. The season schedule would include a reprise of the popular SoloFest series of oneperson shows; Tale of a Town: Prince Edward County, a show created by Fixt Point following first-person interviews in the county last year; and A Splinter in the Heart, an interpretation of Al Purdy’s novel, written by Dave Carley and commissioned by Festival Players.

The company also planned to include the Human Library experiment in its programming.

In other company news, Festival Players introduced Courtney Quebec as its new general manager.

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The wave that was the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers’ season ended with a thirdplace finish at the World Youth Basketball Tournament in Kona, Hawaii —and what a ride it was!

The trip to the Pacific hot spot capped off a year that saw the Panthers win 26 of 40 games, including Bay of Quinte and COSSA championships and the school’s first OFSAA berth in girls’ basketball.

“It has been an amazing season,” coach Rob Garden said. “I’m proud of these girls and their commitment. They have set the bar very high for future generations of female players in our program.”

The rewarding conclusion to the season allowed the Panthers some unforgettable memories. On their first day in the Aloha State, the PECI

WAVE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers show off their third-place

surfboard trophies earned at the World Youth Basketball Tournament in Kona, Hawaii. The Panthers went 2-3 against some talented clubs earlier this month. (Submitted photo)

girls took part in a “circle tour” to see the sights and learn the history of coffee production on the island. Garden said the team visited Black Sands beach, the island’s

youngest volcano, Mt. Kilauea and the Jagger Museum where they learned more about volcanoes. The Panthers walked through a 500year-old laval tube and hiked

to a 442-foot waterfall at Akaka State Park.

With the sightseeing out of the way early, the Panthers got down to the business of basketball on Day 2.

In their first game against Alaska’s Mt. Edgecumbe, Garden said the Panthers looked like a team that hadn’t touched a basketball in six weeks. They trailed 14-10 to their scrappy foes after a quarter and couldn’t narrow the gap, losing 34-22.

In Game 2, Garden said the Panthers were able to shake off the rust more against the host Kealakehe Waverunners, starting out on a 9-2 run. With better ball movement and dominant play from vets Kylie Moyer and Vanessa Willis, the Panther got a win by a 38-22 margin.

The third game was a bit of a David v. Goliath scenario as the Panthers, representing a school of just over 500 students, faced James Logan, a Northern California school of over 4,000 students. Logan had three NCAA Division 1 commits in its starting lineup and won easily 76-20.

“They were better than any team we saw at OFSAA,” Garden said. “We enjoyed the experience playing against such a top-notch team.”

In their fourth tip, the Panthers drew the Lady Warriors from North Dakota. The Warriors were tough and feisty, but the Panthers carried a high intensity level into the game after losing to Logan.

Moyer and Willis combined for 34 of the Panthers’ 44 points as they led way to a 44-38 victory.

Game 5 saw the Panthers facing another California School, San Dominico from Southern California. Garden said San Dominico played a really tough game and limited the Panthers’ opportunities to score in a 50-29 loss.

Considering the calibre of the competition, Garden was pleased with the program’s first foray into a destination tournament abroad.

“It was an amazing experience to play against teams from all over North America,” he said. “It was an incredible cultural and sporting trip for all involved.

The Panthers also got some good new from the tournament host committee as both Moyer and Willis were named to the event’s all-star team.

Hoey makes no mistake when left open in slot to capture Picton’s seventh win in past 10 games; Amherstview Jets in town tonight

Late goal lifts Pirates past Napanee in final game before Christmas break CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Chalk up another victory for the Picton Pirates.

The club is on a good run, having won seven of their last 10 games including last Thursday's 3–2 victory over Napanee.

With the Pirates taking a 3– 2 lead in the season series, coach Chris Masterson said the club feels confident in their play against the Raiders.

“We feel like we have a good game plan against Napanee, we have played some good games against them,” said Masterson. “We seem to be able to score timely goals against them and get timely saves.”

The Pirates weathered some early chances against, but pounced on opportunities to get out to a lead versus the rival Raiders.

At the 6:25 mark of the opening frame the Raiders collected the puck in their

own zone. However, the Napanee defender stumbled, leaving the door open for Ryan Fraser, who used the defence as a screen and beat goaltender Matt Loveys with a hard wrist shot.

Just over three minutes later the Raiders capitalized on a two-on-one chance with Sean Robertson receiving the pass and beating Picton goaltender Aaron Young with a backhand move.

While the Raiders held a 10–6 shot advantage through the opening 20 minutes, the Pirates gathered steam as the period wore on. With five minutes left on the clock, Picton affiliated player Noah Brant rushed down the right wing. His quick wrist shot deflected off Loveys and into the top of the net to give the Pirates a 2–1 lead heading into the second. Nick Bartlett picked up an assist on the play.

Masterson said he didn't feel the first period was the

Have Safe a

LOOKING FOR DAYLIGHT Pirates forward Mitchell

Thompson looks to centre the puck as Napanee goaltender Matt Loveys moves to cut off his pass with defender Curtis Marrison in pursuit Thursday night. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

team's best of the night. He said the team was a step slow and a little sluggish despite ending the frame with a lead.

“We definitely preach a shoot first mentality against all teams and that helps us score goals even when we don't play our best,” he said.

The teams kept up the pace in the second period, but ultimately the Raiders had the only goal of the frame. That came at the 16:41 mark when Zach Knapp-Hermer buried a power play opportunity. The shots were 9–9 in the second stanza and the teams headed

into the final 20 minutes deadlocked at two.

Masterson said he had a simple message for the team heading into the third: Play 20 more hard-work minutes and enter the Christmas break on positive note. Masterson said he told the team they'd worked too hard not to come away with two points.

“Our guys really responded and played a gritty third and found a way to win,” he said. “That is what good teams do.”

The Raiders pressed in the third, holding a 10–5 shot advantage, but couldn't find an answer for goaltender Young who made 27 saves in the victory.

With time winding down the Pirates gathered the puck and carried it into the Napanee zone. Nick Hoey sat open in the high slot. With just over a minute on the clock Mitchell Thompson dished to Hoey, who buried a one-timer.

Masterson said Hoey has

scored a number of similar goals and has developed into a forward who can play in any scenario.

“It was a great shot,” he said. “He has developed into a very versatile player for us as the season has developed. He plays in all situations and can play wing or centre.”

The Pirates will take on the Amherstview Jets tonight at 7:30. Masterson said the Jets are also on a good run and the Pirates will have to bring their A game. He said the club will have to be aware and play a solid defensive game in the neutral zone.

The club will honour Amherstview general manager Greg Barr with a moment of silence prior to tonight's game. Barr passed away last week after a battle with cancer.

“He was a class act and always a friendly face around the rink,” said Masterson.

“The PJHL has lost a dedicated and caring hockey man.”

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Volunteers prepare growing beds for Delhi Park community gardens 2016, from page 17

n The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board voted to “acknowledge the original people of our land” before each of its monthly meetings. n Consecon business owner Janet Battaglio started a Consecon Business Association with the intent of bringing the businesses of the hamlet together to advocate for their shared interests and to do some collective advertising.

The organization’s first effort included the creation of a twopage spread in the Prince Edward County Visitors’ Guide, advertising Consecon for the first time. n A Main Street eatery asked women to unhook their bras for a good cause. The County Canteen created a promotion to help fight breast cancer and create traffic during construction. Owner Natalie Wollenberg said the restaurant hoped to collect 1,000 bras to hang on a construction fence painted pink in front of the restaurant.

They asked people to donate per bra or just contribute by donation. n The PECI Panthers gymnastics team came home from OFSAA competition in Windsor with a pair of medals. Lindsay Stakes struck gold in Level 6 vault, the highest level of competition in high school gymnastics. Jenn Cannizaro earned her second medal in as many years at OFSAA,capturing bronze in the Level 2 floor event. n Police officers cycled through Prince Edward County as part of their 10-day Pedal For Hope tour to raise money for childhood cancers. In its fifth year of operation, the Quinte area tour members had pedalled 2,500 km, hosted over 150 assemblies at local schools, and raised over $325,000.

MAY

n The skies opened and the rain came down, but that didn't prevent the 2016 incarnation of Hike for Hospice from generating more than $25,000 to support the local palliative care agency. The fifth annual Hike brought more than 200 people to county streets, helping to elevate the five-year fundraising total to more than $150,000.

Hospice board president Peter Matthewman said the support through the Hike is crucial as 50 per cent of the agency's funding is generated through such community events. Matthewman said the event was especially encouraging considering the organization had been through a tumultuous year. n Ambitious plans were forming at Picton Terminals.

Ben Doornekamp addressed councillors regarding plans for a major expansion at the port and requested the municipality's help.

Doornekamp said the company was seeking $10 million from upper levels of government to support the purchase of two Liebherr mobile port cranes valued at $5 million apiece. The cranes would ensure the port could unload vessels within the 24-hour required unloading time.

Doornekamp said the

ROCKY AT THE REGENT Skylar Pierson leads a dancing number as part of the County Theatre Group’s May performance of The Rocky Horror Show, a risque crowd favourite that encourages audience participation .(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

upgrades would make the port a favourable unloading point which could see as many as 100 vessels per year dock in Picton. Doornekamp suggested the port could give agricultural producers costeffective access to global markets. n There was relief and uncertainty at QHC as health minister Health and Long-term Care Dr. Eric Hoskins announced alterations to various health-care funding formulae that would net QHC an additional $4 million to assisted the hospital system in their budgeting process.

Egberts said the additional funding was welcome and would mean a lesser challenge in undertaking the 20172018 budget process. However, Egberts said the minister also halted the movement of 2,500 day surgeries from Trenton Memorial Hospital to Belleville General Hospital which left QHC staff in limbo in the middle of a union process. n The inaugural County Pop Community Music Festival attracted approximately 500 music lovers to Picton's Crystal Palace. There was an eclectic group of performers with headliner Ron Sexsmith, the Banjo Mechanics, Instant Rivalry, Communism and Justin Rutledge.

Organizer Dave Ullrich said the show was formed following the success of the Sandbanks New Waves Music Festival which he helped get off the ground. He said he couldn't be much happier with the result and the success of the event set it up for an encore presentation in 2017.

Ullrich said plans for the next County Pop were already in the works. n The County Theatre Group's presentation of the Rocky Horror Show wowed audiences at the Regent Theatre. Artistic director John Burns said the show is one the theatre group has wanted to undertake for years. The original musical written by Richard O'Brien spawned a cult classic with the 1975 film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Typically audiences will participate in the show, danc-

ing, singing, and bringing along props. Burns said he expected the county production to be no different. The production boasted strong singing talents and a high level of performance. Burns said director Phil Dowling's direction rivalled anyone at the National Arts Centre or any theatre in Stratford. n Volunteers spent two days preparing new growing beds at Delhi Park for the new community garden pilot project.

Nearly two dozen growing beds were constructed and prepared for seedlings by dozens of community volunteers.

The garden was established to help fight food insecurity in the municipality as the County Community Foundation's Vital Signs report identified Prince Edward and Hastings counties as having the second highest rate of food insecurity in the province. Councillor Epstein said the garden was designed as a resource and a demonstration garden established in the hope it would inspire other community gardens around Prince Edward County. n With families in Fort McMurray, Alberta fleeing massive wildfires, Prince Edward County fire chief Scott Manlow took to the podium during a Picton Rotary meeting to commend the Alberta firefighters battling the blaze. By mid-May the blaze had covered more than 200,000 hectares of land, destroyed 2,400 structures and forced more than 90,000 people from their homes.

Manlow said it was a catastrophic situation with a blaze of a size he couldn't fathom.

Manlow said firefighters across the world share a camaraderie with one another and said the Ontario Fire Chiefs Association and fire unions had co-ordinated efforts to send help if required. n County council officially offered support for the Picton Terminals funding request.

The port had been seeking support for a $10-million request from upper levels of government to purchase two $5-million port cranes.

The support motion passed in a recorded vote of 14–2 with

councillors Janice Maynard and Steve Graham voting in opposition. Quaiff supported the motion saying a deep water port in eastern Ontario could result in 5,470 jobs and gross domestic product growth. On the other hand, Maynard worried the increase in shipping traffic could impact the water quality of Picton Bay and Graham argued portions of the property aren't properly zoned for a port. n The PECI Tennis Panthers captured the school's first Bay of Quinte Conference tennis final in late May.The final game, played at Loyalist College, saw the Panthers claim medals in all five categories they competed in. Sam Ward and Taylor Snider took gold in senior girls' doubles while James Pero and Blaine Swackhammer took silver in senior boys doubles. Brittany Payne and Isaac Cairns captured silver in senior mixed doubles and Tyler Allison was second in senior singles.

Juniors Chloe MacDonald and Livvy Rideout secured bronze in doubles. Coach David Inch said he was proud of the students and commended their dedication. n Councillors supported the return of the Trash Bash in Prince Edward County. Councillors supported a motion to become a community partner with Quinte Trash Bash.

Under the agreement a county staff member and a community volunteer will represent the municipality on the 2017 Quinte Trash Bash organizing committee. A staff report estimated a total budget of $7,500, a request which was forwarded to council's 2017 budget deliberations.

In addition, councillor supported a scaled-down version of Trash Bash for 2016. Councillor Roy Pennell was among those who supported the return of Trash Bash, saying many roads are plagued by discarded refuse and the cost was minimal. n The day after a Globe and Mail report surfaced indicating the Ontario Liberals were

considering phasing out natural gas heating, Smith called the plan “asinine.” The proposed $7-billion climate change action plan would have affected more than 70 per cent of Ontarians who heat their homes with natural gas while incentivizing green heating methods such as geothermal systems.

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Mayor Robert L. Quaiff and Members of Council welcome all residents to a

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In Loving Memory of

ruth ireland

a dear wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away on January 03, 2016.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. We pray every day that GOD’s loving arms are so preciously holding you close in his care.

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memoriam

may- In memory of Tom May, who left us 20 years ago January 2, 1997.

You can shed a tear that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray he will come back Or you can open your eyes And see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty Because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish the memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn your back Or you can do what he’d want Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Always loved and remembered by Joan and family.

In loving memory of

michael Johnson

who left us too early on December 26, 2015.

Time will not stop the tears, nor will time heal the heart of a mom and dad that have lost their son or of the daughter that lost her dad. Only God knows why he has taken you to be with Him and not still here with us. You went at such a young age and we know not why. We miss you so much Mike.

Love you always, Mom, Pete, Coreta and Alex

may, Tom. January 2, 1997 Miss You Dad I miss you more than ever, Your guidance and your love, But, I know you’re still watching Silently from above.

The love you gave, still warms me The way it always will.

But leaving left an empty space That time can never fill.

From heaven you’re still giving The love you always had.

I know you hear me talk to you I will always love you Dad. Xo We miss you more with each passing year Daughter Patti and granddaughter Mikaela ostrander, Leland. 1935-2006 In loving memory of a great husband, dad and grandfather No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always there for you.

If remembering brings us closer Than you’re never far away For thoughts of you are with us Each and every day Always remembered and missed dearly By your family.

In memory of our son

Justin mowbray

Sept. 12, 1988 – Dec. 24, 2012 Little did we know four years ago that night When a knock at the door came That you were taken forever.

Suddenly a parents worse fear came true We could never be prepared for the pain and emptiness that we would feel of never seeing you again.

The moment that you were gone, our hearts were torn in two and one side filled with heartache, the other side died with you.

We often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks.

We long to hear your voice and see your face as you walk into the room, and say the things you used to say.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain.

Love you always bud, Mom and Dad. ~~~~ In memory of our brother If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true We would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you A thousand words won’t bring you back We know because we’ve tried and neither will a million tears We know because we’ve cried You’ve left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too But we’ve never wanted memories We only wanted you.

Love always, Brandon and Erin

taylor- In loving memory of a dear mother in law and grandmother Abbie Taylor who passed away December 29, 2000.

A light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.

Ever remembered & loved by Elva, Deanna and families.

in our thoughts and prayers forever and always

DEATHS

AULTHOUSE, Jacqueline Patricia

Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, Jackie Aulthouse (nee Burke) passed away on Sunday December 18, 2016, at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Roy Francis Aulthouse and much loved mother of Paul and Pam (John Bush), all of Picton and Peggy (Brendan Reynolds) of Kingston. Loving grandmother to Jonathan (Krista), Ryan (Megan), Zach (Allison), Nicole, Dustin (Holly) and Logan (Andreanna) and greatgrandmother to Jenna, Lydia, Matthew, Amarah and Aroyia.

Dear sister of Mike (Honor) of Belleville, Eleanor Hume of Barrie and the late Jimmy, Cathy, Bobby and Shirley. Mrs. Aulthouse rested at the HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre Street, Picton. Memorial service in remembrance and celebration of her life was held in the chapel on Thursday, December 22 at 2 pm. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated.

Spring Interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the PECM Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

The family will received friends on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. and Thursday from 1 pm. until service time.

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Marlene Campbell

Passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 in here 66th year.

Amazing mother to Ginny (Jason), Chris (Sandra) and Michael (Katie). Loving grandmother to Tavish, Charlotte, Liam, Noah and Beckett. Marlene will be dearly missed by friends and family including her father Gord, sister Dorothy (Terry), brother Gary (Nancy), and her many nieces and nephews. Marlene was an amazing woman with tremendous will, a pillar of her community and the strongest, bravest, most incredible woman we have ever known. We are thankful to her for enriching all of our lives in the time that she was with us. Friends may call at the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON on Wednesday, December 28th from 1 - 3 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellington United Church with a reception to follow. Memorial Donations to the Wellington United Church would be appreciated by the family.

On-line condolences at www.quintecremationservices.com

DEATHS

GUY, Dorothy (Bertie) Alberta (nee Page)

29 Apr. 1914 (Halifax N.S.) - 17 Dec. 2016 Peacefully at the age of 102 on 17 Dec. at St. Patrick’s Home Ottawa.

Beloved wife of the late George Guy. Predeceased by her son Thomas, and sisters Winifred, Emily and Laurie. She grew up on the shores of Halifax’s Northwest Arm. Bertie and her four sisters lost their mother at an early age which left their father Charles, to raise his five daughters. mom will be sadly missed by her sons: Murray (Shirley) of Picton and David (Alexis) of Ottawa. She leaves behind one sister, Lillian of Windsor, N.S; one brother, Fred of Shelburne, NS; seven grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Cremation arranged by Hulse, Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, Central Chapel. At Mom’s request, there will be no visitation, funeral or memorial service. Interment of ashes with a family gathering will take place in the spring at Cherry Valley, Ont. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa for their great care and compassion.

McQUOID, George

On December 26th 2016, in his 71st year. Laverne passed away peacefully at home. Surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with cancer he was lead to heaven by his grandson Zachary.

Predeceased by his parent Ida Elizabeth Juby (Anderson), George Cortez McQuoid and his grandson Zachary Nathaniel Dubois. Survived by his wife Sandra McQuoid (Grieve).

Children: Juanita Dubois (McQuoid), Mike (Wendy) McQuoid, Sherry (Wende) Grieve, Tammy (Doug) Reesby, John (Eve) Grieve.

Grandchildren: Dan (Sara), Tim (Valerie), Nicholas, Emily, Lucas (Raine), Hunter, Nicole (Wayne), Tina (Dan), Des, Maverick, Jordan and Adam. Great Grandchildren: Nolan, Shannon, Colleen, Noah and Wyatt. Sister Dona (Howie) Coffey and niece Melody (Carl) and nephew Stephen. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Laverne’s life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations in his memory would be appreciated to Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Arrangements entrusted to the

The Picton Gazette

DEATH

MacDONALD, Joan Marie

Peacefully at Hallowell House, surrounded by family, on Monday, December 26th, 2016. Joan MacDonald, formerly of Lancaster and Sarnia at the age of 82.

Beloved wife of the late Donald.

Cherished mother of Deborah Finnegan and her husband Pat of Picton. Dear sister of Marie, Bill, Ted and the late Lorraine, Raymond, Ernie and Terry. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeffery, Shannon and Bridget.

Joan will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Friday, December 30th, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Reverend Father Robert Chisholm to officiate. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Prince Edward County would be appreciated by the family. There will be no visitation prior to Mass.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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RUTTER, Clifford Donald

Peacefully at Hallowell House on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Cliff Rutter, formerly of Picton and Bloomfield, at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of the late Jessie. Loved father of Rick and his wife Lorraine of Vegreville, Alberta and Romany Cooper of Bloomfield. Proud grandpa of Logan (Calin), Lindsay (Scott), David (Mary-Susan) and Rachael (Dave) and great grandfather of Harrison, Adia, Brooklyn and Abby. Dear brother of Ted (Pam), Leo (Dorris) and the late Leon, Rita, Marion and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton on Wednesday, January 4th at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Maureen Ellison officiating. If desired, donations to Bloomfield United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Picton Gazette

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HELMER’S BUILDING

Feature

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NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES

DESIGN FOR LIVING

Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding

Plan No. SHSW02265

AMAZING WRAPAROUND PORCH

ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945

DESIGN FOR

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6 Talbot Street, Picton

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Otto Buikema

Now that's a porch! Wrapping all the way around the home, this outdoor space has room for relaxation on every side. When the weathergets chilly, warm up inside next to the great room's LIVING fireplace, or sip soup nearby at the kitchen's snack counter. Two bedrooms on this levelshare a full bath, with the master suite enjoying lots of privacy Plan No. SHSW02265 (plus a private balcony, bath, and loft) upstairs.

First Floor: 1,093AMAZING sq. ft.

WRAPAROUND PORC Second Floor: 580 sq. ft., First Fl Second Total: 1,673 sq. ft.

Total: 1 ©Copyright Select Home Designs. All rights reserved

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981 Cty Rd 8, Picton otto@ottocarpentry.com AMAZING WRAPAROUND PORCH Feel free to visit our website - www.ottocarpentry.com First Floor: 1,093 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 580 sq. ft.

Total: 1,673 sq. ft.

DESIGN FOR LIVING

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First Floor ©Copyright Select Home Designs. All rights reserved

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Valid until December 31, 2016

RELEASE DATE: WRAPAROUND December 28, 2013-January 3, PORCH 2014 AMAZING PLAN NO: SHSW02265

DESIGN FOR LIVING AMAZING WRAPAROUND PORCH First Floor: 1,093 sq. ft. ©Copyright SELECT HOME DESIGNS Second Floor: 580 sq. ft.

Total: this 1,673 sq. ft. space has room for relaxation on every side. When the weather Now that's a porch! Wrapping all the way around the home, outdoor gets chilly, warm up inside next to the great room's fireplace, or sip soup nearby at the kitchen's snack counter. Two bedrooms on this level share a full bath, with the master suite enjoying lots of privacy (plus a private balcony, bath, and loft) upstairs.

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Second Floor

First Floor

RELEASE DATE: PLAN NO: WIDTH: 52' - 0"

December 28, 2013-January 3, 2014 SHSW02265 DEPTH: 56' - 0"

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Picton Gazette Thursday, December 29, 2016

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I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Next to the Pt. Petre Provincial Park and a close drive to the Sandbanks. Minutes from wineries, this sloping building lot is suited perfectly for a bungalow with a walk out basement. Partially cleared with a driveway. Plenty of wildlife including deer, turkeys, birds etc. Also includes a school bus, blue box & garbage pick up. Only 17 minutes to Picton. $49,900. MLS®# 550790058 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

CARRYING PLACE Situated on a large treed lot, fully fenced back yard – ideal for kids & pets to safely play. This home is perfect for a family – offers three bedrooms, a four-piece bath, beautiful updated kitchen and dining area with walk-out to a spacious deck plus a fully finished lower level with walk-out to back yard and access to the attached garage. $349,500 MLS 511720708

CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

Happy Holiday Season!

All The Very Best In 2017!

Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Enjoy `the Beautiful Life` In Prince Edward County! `la Vita E Bella` Is A Handsome Red-Brick Century Home, Situated In A Charming Picton Neighbourhood, Just Minutes Walk From Downtown Attractions. Gardens And Corner Lot Add To Curb Appeal. Currently Hosting A WellReviewed Bnb Business, This House Is Impeccably Maintained And Sure To Impress. Stepping Into The Formal Entryway, You're Greeted By A Stately Staircase, Gleaming Hardwood Floors And Classic Trim.

Call CLAUDINE GALY, Sales Rep

613-476-2100 or countylifetoday@gmail.com

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

If you are considering selling your home in 2017, this is your opportunity to take advantage of this hot market.

Give me a call for a comparable market analysis on your home.

Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com

This property features 158.9 acres. Sitting on 45.5 acres is an extensively renovated Executive home featuring 3600 sq. ft. of living space plus a 1000 sq. ft. guest suite located over the three car carriage house. The vacant land across the road is comprised of approximately 70 acres of open hay land with the remaining acres being mixed hard wood and cedar. The property is fenced with high game fencing and includes a well. Buildings on the vacant land include a 3 bay all steel garage with cement floor and electricity and water, an all steel straight wall building with cement floor, 3 sliding entry doors, a man door and underground electricity and water, and an arched building enclosed at both ends with an overhead door, electricity and hard packed gravel floor. $1,100,000 MLS 550090207D

JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS, Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO BUY HER FOR CHRISTMAS? LASTING IMPRESSIONS MLS®550440150 Welcome to this newer elegant waterfront home that has been meticulously designed and landscaped with sensational waterviews. Open concept home features gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Guest house and rustic bunkie at the waterfront. Timeless classic style. $2,395,000

Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

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Beautiful 4 BR Century Home on one of the largest residential lots in Picton. Large principal rooms, 12 foot tin ceilings, gleaming patterned hardwood floors, wood detailing and pocket doors. Plus separate 1 bedroom suite w/private access. $368,000 MLS 550560214

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI, Sales Rep. Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

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Picton's newest and greatest subdivision is now ready for construction!

Sales are rolling in already so don't delay and call today for your information package. Prices starting at $349,000 with late Spring occupancy.

4 units left in Phase 2 Townhomes HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

JUST LISTED

LD O S , D L O S , D L O S Adorable 3 bedrm,1 bath bungalow steps from the Heart of Wellington and all the restaurants and amenities. Huge back yard backing onto Millennium Trail. Inspired, bright, airy open concept.

Newly renovated in 2014. Separate garage/workshop, 3 season front porch, new gas furnace.

Everything ready and in move in condition. A rare find indeed.

Asking $334,500 MLS 550330133

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613-476-5900

We have lots of choices to make her happy this year.

Call now!

LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

This is the country estate you’re looking for. Custom 'two homes in one!' on 36.5 Acres featuring bright open concept living, recessed lighting, tray ceilings, cathedral great room, propane fireplace with elegant maple floors throughout. Spectacular kitchen with maple custom cabinetry, fabulous island and quartz counters. Spa-like Master suite. Double garage with epoxy sealed flooring & bonus lower level workshop. The 2-bed in-law suite has a gorgeous kitchen, in-floor heat and insuite laundry. The walkout lower level with wood burning fireplace is a great to create a rec/media room, or bar. This property would be perfect for horses or a hobby farm. Only 15 minutes to Belleville. $898,000 MLS 403130255

SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com

NEW LISTING

STARTER HOME ON 5 ACRES 3 bedroom home features large living room, eat in kitchen and master bedroom.

Two bedrooms on 2nd floor. Full basement has tons of potential as additional living space. Detached 2 car garage. 5 acre parcel is zoned to permit a variety of agricultural purposes. Improvements have been made to the property and the home is ready to move into. $219,000 MLS 550490261 KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. kevingale@remax.net

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CTY RD 1 & 2 $89,900 Lovely large lot to build your dream home with trees and entrance way. Central location with lots of road frontage and good well.

MLS®55035055

NATURE'S PARADISE $179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. 9.6 acres, seasonal creek. Great fishing!

MLS®550090274

BIG ISLAND CENTURY HOME $615,000 Built in 1870 this home is picture perfect Prince Edward County farmhouse. Many original architectural details have been preserved.

MLS®550400054

STEPS TO DOWNTOWN $449,000 Clean, contemporary and well appointed living spaces to love in this century home. Home features hardwood and ceramic flooring, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, upper floor laundry and private shaded backyard. MLS®550610115

GOLF GREEN ESTATES $529,000 Close to Picton Golf Club this 7.5 acre property can be divided into estate lots. Access to natural gas and municipal utilities. MLS®550710049

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL $224,900 One of Prince Edward County`s favourite areas for visitors is West Lake and famous Sandbanks Park. This venue on West Lake Road offers endless possibilities for the entrepreneur. MLS®550540101

BONUS 3 CAR GARAGE $685,000 Situated high above Lake Street is this beautiful stone, custom built home with all the latest features. This property is 3 acres currently being severed from a 70 acre parcel. 3 bedrooms upstairs with laundry room plus den on the main floor.

MLS®550650303

ADULT COMMUNITY

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE $184,900 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been renovated to meet the needs of someone who is physically impaired.

Wheelchair accessible with new hardwood flooring throughout, walk in closet and outside ramp to front door.

MLS®550270330

WATERFRONT PICTON LOFT CONDO $159,000 Elegant, economical loft condo in downtown Picton.

Join the trend towards living smaller with more resources for travel and other things! 850 sq ft of living space with elevator, storage locker & parking space. MLS®558020026

ON THE WAY TO THE BEACH! $245,000 Spacious yard, barn and large garage. This quaint storey and half, 3 bedroom home offers warmth with hardwood floors, spacious living room and dining room, eatin kitchen and large family room. MLS®550750055

AN ARCHITECT`S DELIGHT $264,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks.

MLS®550510677

QUINTE ISLE ON SALMON POINT $209,000 Perfect for the snowbirds! Spend summer in quiet well maintained park - head south for winter.

Or if you prefer stay here all year - winterized for full year's comfort. MLS®2143319

EXCLUSIVE RETREAT $2,599,803 On Big Rideau Lake this heavenly spa retreat is a combination of glamour and tradition.

More like a private film setting. 72 km southwest of Ottawa.

For further information go to pictonhomes.com

CENTURY HOME IN PICTON $449,000 Enjoy in town living on a large lot with views of the Harbour. This circa 1840 triple brick home is featured in The Settlers Dream. It has been lovingly updated and maintained over the past 10 years. MLS®550680113

EAST LAKE - CLOSE TO SANDBANKS! $269,900 On the south side of East Lake 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with double garage on 2.7 acres.

Great family home or vacation rental!

MLS®550760257

TOTAL PACKAGE $449,000 Completely renovated commercial space plus 1 bedroom apartment in perfect location in downtown Picton.

Run your business downstairs and live upstairs.

Apartment is self contained and ready to move in.

4 parking spaces and garage in rear. MLS®550680004

NEW PRICE

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VACANT LAND

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VACANT LAND

SO L BOATERS PARADISE! Unsurpassed Setting with over 2.5 Private Acres, and sprawling over 300 feet of Waterfront in the region, this is a rare opportunity in Prince Edward County! You’ll feel right at ease with nature and enjoy relaxing evenings watching the sunsets. The opportunity offers great potential to the next steward of the land - Explore the possibilities! $284,900 MLS 550960445 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.robandkate.com

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features an elevated building site and a gentle slope to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS 550720230 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Si-

mone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Gail Forcht Broker

Beautifully treed 2.98 acre private building lot. Steps to Lakeon-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and Glenora Ferry. Peaceful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Elevated building lot close to Lake on the Mountain with water views. At the corner of Malloy Lane and County Road 7 - plus deeded water access to launch your boat or swim in Adolphus Reach. Hydro at the road.

Entrance in place off County Road 7. $130,000 MLS 550860135 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault* www.ShannonAndKen.com

Outstanding live/work opportunity in Prince Edward County! Bustling marina with 31 slips, 8 moorings, clubhouse with 3 bathrooms, store and lounge area. 175` of shoreline in sheltered cove. 6-year old house has operated as a B&B. 4 bedroom suites, wonderful entertaining areas, state-of-the-art mechanicals. Also perfect as a great family retreat! $950,000 MLS QR163298 & QR163300 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Stunning Equestrian Estate Property on 173 acres with 15 acres of paddocks with 3&4 strand braided electric fencing, multiple run-in sheds, barn and 85 X 180 outdoor sand arena. 2400 sq.ft. modern stable with hydro, 6 removable stalls, tack room and wash bay. Stable is a federally approved quarantine facility. $1,350,000 MLS 403370060 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This is a lovely lot with significant road frontage, in an area of gracious homes, on which to build your next home. Hydro runs across the property and the land has been witched for water- appears to be available in the west corner. Nearby wineries, restaurants and farm markets contribute to the lifestyle available in Waupoos, home of the Waupoos Marina. Enjoy outdoor concerts, pubs, berry picking...the enjoyment is endless. The area features a conservation area with public boat ramp offering access to Smiths Bay. $70,000 MLS 550880258 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

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Carey Lewandoski Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

www.samsimone.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

Lori Slik

www.homeinthecounty.com

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

Cell 613-503-0046 • Office 613.476.5900 1 Lake St., Picton ON

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my Clients, Friends and Family!

This well built all brick bungalow is just minutes to Sandbanks with beautiful country views and the peaceful sounds of a mature forest right behind your 1 acre lot. 3+1 Bed, 3 bath and a large 2 car attached garage. Enjoy the flexibility of heating with the wood/oil combo or just relax by the fireplace in the finished rec room! Virtual tour online. $285,000 MLS 550540245

Fully updated 2 bedroom home on quiet street in Picton. Enjoy low monthly costs and stay close to all that downtown has to offer including shopping, parks, theatre and restaurants. Great starter or weekly rental. Call today for details. Quick closing available! Virtual tour online. $189,900 MLS 550650345

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Cozy, low maintenance and low cost! 2 bedroom bungalow converted to one large bedroom with spacious and bright living room and kitchen. Pellet stove heats for roughly $5/day in the coldest months. Set back from the road with parking for 20+. The 1200 sq.ft. insulated and heated shop features a 14` door, 7 tonne hoist and a loft for storage. Virtual tour online. $239,000 MLS 550600166

Equestrian/Hobby farm Just North of Prince Edward County and just minutes to 401. 14.4 acres, 4 fenced paddocks, Outdoor riding ring. 20x40 barn with 3 newer stalls and hay storage. Newer 3 Bed/2 Bath R2000 home with R28 walls & R48 attic insulation. Upgraded energy efficient forced air propane furnace. Woodstove in Basement. Walk-out lower level with large south facing windows. 2 wells. Lots of parking. Pond adjacent to fenced rear yard with deck. Hydro runs underground into the rear portion of the property. $299,000

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