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Council restructuring, turbines, hospital cuts debated in 2015 This week, the Gazette shares the second half of its review of the year’s top stories ADAM BRAMBURGER, CHAD IBBOTSON, AND JASON PARKS STAFF WRITERS

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n Close to 250 supporters of Hospice Prince Edward crowded into the Prince Edward Community Centre Hall June 29 for an emotionally-charged public meeting.

The gathering was called

by Hospice Prince Edward volunteers to share their concerns about the future of the service in Prince Edward County and for two hours they, donors, and other community members talked through their issues.

Many noted concerns with the organization's accountability and transparency with the public as well as the role volunteers were being asked to play at the local residential hospice. At the end of the meeting there was a unanimous vote calling for the board to restore a community membership provision in the organization's bylaws that would make all active volunteers and donors eligible for membership, including voting rights at general and special meetings of the Hospice corporation and foundation. n After soliciting the public for suggestions to address the composition of council issue, council voted to create a short-

list of four options. The four options included the status quo of 10 wards and 16 members, while a weighted voting option with 10 wards and 11 council members, three-ward, and nine-ward plans were also approved to move forward to a full public consultation process.

Mayor Robert Quaiff said the plan may or may not work going forward, but at least council was moving forward.

Quaiff said it was important for council to address the issue as sticking with the status quo could open the municipality up to a challenge with the Ontario Municipal Board. n About 120 students crossed the stage as PECI's class of 2015 graduated from the local secondary school.

The evening offered a chance to reflect on four years at the institution and in his formal address to graduates, principal Darren McFarlane spoke of taking the next step. He urged graduates to swing for the fence every day and never settle for less than their best.

Class of 2015 valedictorian Brett Abram reminded students of their first day at the school and thanked the Prince Edward County community for their support of PECI and all of its activities.

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THE YEAR THAT WAS In the latter half of 2015, industrial wind opponents made a chain around Mt.Tabor to protest project approvals in South Marysburgh (top), Carlyn Moulton rallied county residents to relocate Syrian refugees here (left), and MPDaryl Kramp, MPP Todd Smith, and Mayor Robert Quaiff announced funding for County Rd. 3 work.(Adam Bramburger, Jason Parks, Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff) LOOK INSIDE FOR COUNTY

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Continued disruption to Glenora ferry service in tourist season had mayor fuming 2015, from page 1

n Representatives of the Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County and dignitaries celebrated the unveiling of the bronze sculpture of Canada's first prime minister during Picton's Canada Day festivities.

With the support of Heritage Canada the Macdonald Project realized plans six years in the making in gifting the 10th public statue of Sir John A. Macdonald. The statue — titled “Holding Court” — was created by Ruth Abernethy and depicts Macdonald's first ATTENTIVE AUDIENCE More than 200 people turned up at the Prince Edward Community Centre court case. Law Society of in late June to attend a public meeting about the future of Hospice Prince Edward.Volunteers aired conUpper Canada chief executive officer Janet Minor, Prince cerns about the organization’s management and possible solutions.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) Edward-Hastings MP Daryl n The two remaining board working on a plan to rebuild following another week of Kramp, and Quaiff were on members of Hospice Prince the palliative care organiza- changes within the organizahand for the unveiling.

Edward announced they were tion. The plan was announced tion with board members Linda Middleton, Debbie Macdonald Moynes and Angela Jodoin resigning.

Interim president Birgit Langwisch and treasurer Mary Camp were the lone members remaining. Langwisch said the board would need at least six members to have a quorum and the search for members was ongoing.

While there had been a lot of change, Langwisch said things at the residential hospice were running regularly. n The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved a new secondary plan for Wellington.Quaiff said the approval allowed the municipality to move forward with implementation of the detailed land-use policies.

Quaiff said the policies would help residents and developers by ensuring consistent decision making and maintaining the quality of place that makes the village appealing. The plan was developed using extensive research and consultation with the Wellington community. n The Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) was expecting turbulent times ahead as it examined the reasons why care at the corporation's hospitals costs more than the new funding formula would cover.

At a regular meeting in Belleville General Hospital QHC finance committee chair Karen Baker noted the organization would end 2014-2015 with a budget surplus of $162,000. However, senior vice-president of finance Brad Harrington said that likely wouldn't be the case in the future as the new HealthBased Allocation Model — designed to bring costs down

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across the province — would force QHC to address issues with overhead and volume fluctuations. n Members of council and provincial and federal representatives gathered in Rossmore to announce a significant road reconstruction project. Kramp, Smith and Quaiff spoke as the municipality announced a $9.3-million reconstruction project for County Rd. 3.

The cost of the three-year construction project would be shared one-third by each level of government. The project would encompass about 5.8 kilometres. Construction was expected to begin in April 2016 and continue to the end of 2019. The project included improvements to culverts and ditches and the road would be widened to accommodate larger vehicles as well as bike lanes on both sides. n Quaiff was fuming as the municipality received word from the Ministry of Transportation that the Wolfe Islander III would remain in dry dock throughout the summer, meaning one of two boats usually handling the Adolphus Reach crossing would remain at Amherst Island until September.

Quaiff said the service reduction would have a huge impact on the municipality as he said many people would bypass Prince Edward County rather than waiting in lineups for the ferry. The municipality had sent letters to the ministry in March and in June expressing concern about the impact, but didn't receive a reply in either instance. n The Built Heritage Fund provided $8,000 to support heritage restoration efforts at three Prince Edward County locations. The White Chapel received a grant of $5,000, while St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, and the Picton library each received $1,500 through the County Community Foundationadministered fund.

Funds would help the replace a roof a White Chapel, would help with the tower restoration at St. Mary Magdalene and would help replace windows at the front facade of the Picton library. n After receiving nearly 1,000 responses to the South East Local Health Integration Network's (SE LHIN) Health Care Tomorrow survey, QHC directors learned people support the corporation's care model, but want services closer to

home.

QHC senior director of communications Susan Rowe provided the board of directors an update on he first phase of the hospitals community engagement exercise, saying the survey indicated people are generally supportive of the health ministry's action plan for health care and the move to have more services in the community and less services in hospitals. n The second annual Wellington Bubble Festival was striking a chord with residents and visitors, but organizer Tina Konecny worried it may not continue without additional volunteer support.

Another attempt to break the world record for popping bubble wrap brought fewer than 200 registrations and Konecny said the lack of volunteer support was frustrating. Despite that fact, the festival drew significant numbers to take part in activities such as a bubble walk on water, bubble bath races, bubble soccer and a bubble wrap fashion show. n The White Pines Wind Project received approval to move forward with a 27-turbine project in South Marysburgh in mid July. Developer wpd Canada spokesperson Kevin Surette said the company was hopeful to begin construction in fall or spring. However Quaiff said he didn't expect those who opposed the project to sit idle as he and Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith voiced their displeasure with the approval. Quaiff said he was furious with the provincial government and said Prince Edward County has repeatedly made it clear it is not a willing host to the projects. n Councillors modified their four chosen options to take to the public for consultation after another lengthy debate on the subject. Previously council had given the nod to resident Angus Ross's Equality Plan which would feature 11 council members and weighted voting based on population.

However, the concept was deemed illegal for a single-tier municipality and instead council chose to move forward with the status quo, resident John Thompson's nineward plan, resident Gary Mooney's three-ward plan, and Quaiff's two-ward plan.

Council also decided to bring a facilitator into the process to present the plans to the public.

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Upper Canada Equity Fund invests first $900,000 in two technology firms n Farm On, a one-day agricultural exhibition, was held outside the County Farm Centre where local producers invited the public to share in a celebration of their profession.

The chair of the House of Commons agriculture committee, Bev Shipley, attended and said he was impressed with the representation of the county's farming community.

He said the event offered a chance for farmers to discuss the latest advancements and practices while providing an opportunity for urban residents to learn what's involved in agriculture, where their food comes from, and some of the latest research and innovation going on. n Prince Edward County councillors received a highlevel report from health officials with regard to plans for a new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH).

Speakers from QHC, the SE LHIN, and the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) offered some details and projections as to what a new hospital could look like.

Quaiff said the meeting was a good way to educate council and staff about the process moving forward if approval is given for a new hospital by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

SE LHIN chief executive officer Paul Huras told councillors he's optimistic a redeveloped PECMH could open its doors in as little as seven years. n Hopes for a technology cluster took a step forward with the Upper Canada Equity Fund investing $900,000 in two projects. The projects were the first to receive funding through the new $10-million early-stage venture capital fund pilot project which

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A fishing app developed by company Open Ocean Apps received a capital investment of $400,000 while accessibility systems company Komodo OpenLab received $500,000. Both companies would be housed in the Prince Edward County Innovation Centre and the funding was expected to help create eight new jobs. While Open Ocean Apps would make their fishing app Pro Angler available on tablets and Android devices and expand the geographic area served, Komodo OpenLab would used the funding to introduce Tecla, a device allowing those with mobility issues to interact with smartphones and tablets through adaptive controls. n Closson Road businesses announced they were forming an association to work to promote their interests as a tourist destination within a destination. Some 13 businesses banded together to form a

not-for-profit organization and to launch a web site www.clossonroad.com.

The organization planned to inform the public there was more than just wineries along the Hillier route. It would also look after advocating for council actions that would be beneficial for businesses along Closson Road, including road upgrades and marketing.

Organizer Ed Pickering said he wouldn’t rule out expanding the organization to include businesses on neighbouring roads in the future. n A big name in hockey teamed up with one of the county’s leading wineries to announce a new line of wines.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain and Hockey Hall of Fame member Doug Gilmour launched a Bordeaux, a rose, and a white wine produced

by Karlo Estates.

Glimmer’s longtime friend Scott Sutherland said the partnership was more than simply a celebrity slapping his name on a product after the fact.

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Instead, he said Gilmour had been actively involved with Sherry Karlo and earlier, her late husband Richard Karlo right from choosing the varietals to be involved through to the finished product. n Councillors decided to increase the scope of work being done on Picton’s Roger and Henry streets to include barrier curbs, boulevards, and sidewalks. The additional work came with a price tag of $183,060 including HST. Some rural councillors opposed the move, indicating they felt a disproportionate amount of money had been spent on projects in urban areas. n The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatics Centre (PEFAC) announced its as raising money to buy a new chair lift to help people with physical limitations access the pool for swimming.

Maintenance director Brian Mellor said PEFAC had to purchase a specific lift from the United States to be able to swing patrons out past the drainage gutter running around the edge of the pool. He estimated the project price would be in excess of $8,000. The Stark Family Fund gave $5,000 toward the project, leaving PEFAC to raise an additional $3,000 to make it reality. n A new award was presented at Art in the County this year. Ott Rogers offered a

prize of an artist having shown achievement in pictoral art. Rogers chose Tracy Douglas as the first recipient of the $300 award. n The Picton BIA, the Bloomfield Area Business Association, and Wellington District Business Association announced plans for a shuttle bus travelling from Sandbanks Provincial Park to their business areas.

The pilot project would be supported by the County’s community development department and it would run every two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from July through Sept. 5. The funding would come directly from the associations involved. n Festival Players started its season with a jam-packed schedule of six award-wining solo shows within 10 days as part of the inaugural soloFest.

n The Stanley Cup returned to Ameliasburgh this year as Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw brought the fabled trophy back to a Roblin Lake cottage. nA familiar landmark was returned to the shores of Athol Bay. The anchor from the schooler Enterprise was loaned to Sandbanks Provincial Park from the Mariners Park Museum to sit at the site of the former Lakeshore Lodge. The schooner went aground in 1882 at the MacDonald-Hyatt Wharf at West Point as it loaded barley bound for the United States. Losses were estimated at $35,000. In 1941, tourists salvaged the anchor in shallow water near the lodge. It adorned the lawn of the historic building for several years.

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n The community welcomed another festival as Suzanne Pasternak created the County Storytelling Festival as a way of spreading the municipality’s rich oral history.

Jenica Hammett presented a moving performance about her adoption from Romania and reunion with her birth mother 23 years later. Marion De Vries shared her mother’s stories about growing up in occupied Holland and then starting anew in the county.

Pasternak also presented, sharing Alice Millers’ farming stories with the help of Jennifer Sills. The festival also served to draw people to Macaulay Museum. n The Ontario Chamber of Commerce tabled a report to spark discussion about the province’s high energy rates.

Prince Edward Chamber of Tourism and Commerce general manager Mike McLeod worked on the report, which relied on more than a year of research and conversation with more than 100 businesses, energy experts, and government insiders.

McLeod said the report included a number of recommendations including increased transparency in billing practices, maintaining the debt retirement charge, and cancelling the pricey feedin tariff process. He added a big element of the report was ensuring that people talk about energy bills and get the problem into the public realm. n Picton residents were asked to be vigilant after reports of a person wearing a morph suit and potentially carrying a weapon appearing at residences late in the evening.

Ultimately police identified the culprits and warned them of the dangers of their involvement in the activity. n The County was investigating the concept of creating a learning and entrepreneurship centre following a deputation from Prince Edward Learning Centre executive director Kathy Kennedy and marketing consultant Duncan

KEEN EYE Port Hope native Bob Perks won the Doug Boult Award for the best photograph at the annual CLiC Eastern Ontario Photography Show for “Lips,” a photograph he produced on metal for a stunning effect. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) Moore. Kennedy suggested the municipality could house social and learning services with small enterprises in a self-sustaining space at County-owned 72 King Street.

Councillor Lenny Epstein supported the concept, stating that if the project helped notfor-profits operate in a sustainable fashion, it might reduce the chance they return for grant money. Fellow councillor Treat Hull cautioned council about competing with private-sector landlords. n PECI sprinter Cole Norton accepted a partial entrance scholarship at Oklahoma State University. After injuries plagued his final years at PECI, the athlete said he was feeling healthy and confident about starting his post-secondary running career with the Cowboys. Norton was to head south in August to start his studies and prepare for the NCAA outdoor season starting in March. n The annual Capturing Life in Camera (CLiC) eastern Ontario photography show had its best year in memory with 129 images selected for exhibition at the Lipson Room above Books & Company. Port Hope resident Bob Perks was the big winner this year, capturing the Doug Boult Award for best in show for his entry “Lips” which was printed on metal. Perks also earned a third-place in the visible world category. Jeff Gardner won the monitor and altered reality cat-

egory and played second in visible world. Jonathan Barton was the top emerging photographer this year. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and Rotary Club of Picton were encouraged by a new fundraiser, which featured 750 top wines from the All Canadian Wine Championships. The wines were provided by Bev Carnahan, the director of the All Canadian Wine Championships, who recently moved to Cherry Valley. She did a similar event for the Windsor hospital in previous years. All parties involved felt the Passport to Canada fundraiser had potential to grow. n Councillors unanimously approved granting a major heritage permit to allow for the redevelopment of the Royal Hotel by former Ontario finance minister Greg Sorbara. The design would preserve the heritage facade on the second and third floors, while brining in a modern entrance with horizontal windows and a new doorway.

Although the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee felt the new entrance might have been too modern, councillors disagreed.

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n The 32nd annual Prince Edward County District Women's Institute Arts and Craft show and sale was a hit once again. The show brought

4,000 visitors to the Picton Fairgrounds, offering more than just the standard arts and crafts. The show featured gourmet foods, sauces, spreads, and preserves. Proceeds from the show went to support local Women's Institute projects including supporting accessible transportation in Prince Edward County and scholarships. n The federal election campaign officially began in the new Bay of Quinte riding with Liberal candidate Neil Ellis, Conservative Jodie Jenkins, and NDP candidate Terry Cassidy primed for the race.

Jenkins indicated his team had been going full force since he got the Conservative nomination in October 2014 while Ellis said his team had been at the ready since May 2014.

The candidates were anticipating a long 11-week campaign. Both Jenkins and Ellis said their respective parties were the right choice moving forward. Jenkins said a Conservative government would be a solid steward for the economy, while Ellis argued the Conservatives hadn't done enough to create sustainable employment. n Quaiff would not receive a meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne or with provincial environment minister Glen Murray with regard to the Green Energy Act and the White Pines wind project.

Murray replied to a letter Quaiff had sent to the provincial offices formally rejecting the request, saying the project had been appealed to the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT). Murray invited Quaiff to speak with him at the upcoming Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. Quaiff said he wasn't impressed with the response considering Murray's suggestion the municipality file an appeal. Quaiff said council was advised an appeal wouldn't be feasible considering all the evidence would have to be ready in 15 days.

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MAKING ACQUAINTANCES Helena McEwen, of Parry Sound, was able to meet a new friend while visiting the Farm On agricultural celebration event at the County Farm Centre in late July. Organizers felt the day was a success. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

his message out. Health-care transfers, seniors security, and democracy were among Cassidy's priorities. n Site planning for a new LCBO retail location in Picton continued. At an August committee-of-the-whole meeting councillors got a look at an altered plan for the new 739square-metre retail building.

The original plan for the building received plenty of attention as a group of residents expressed concern

about the building having no setback from the sidewalk at the corner of Main and Lake Street.

The altered plan saw the building moved to the south by one metre from Main Street while maintaining a zero setback from Lake Street. While staff said the variance was minor in nature and met all requirements, residents maintained the changes would be very impactful to the look of Main Street.

n Tensions boiled over at Shire Hall during restructuring talks as Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop accused councillors opposed to restructuring of hanging onto their wards, saying “At least one time I'd like to see a councillor from Ameliasburgh vote for something for the benefit of the municipality as opposed to just their ward.”

Dunlop's comments followed multiple failed amendments from Ameliasburgh councillor Janice Maynard.

The comment prompted five councillors to leave the meeting including all three Ameliasburgh representatives. Dunlop later contacted the councillors to apologize and said his comments were made in the heat of the moment. n 99.3 County FM realized its goal to install a backup generator to keep the station on the air during power outages and emergencies. The station held a radiothon in May to help pay for the purchase of the new propane fired generator.

The radiothon brought in $20,000, more than the event's established $15,000 goal.

The second step of the goal to keep the station on the air during a power outage was the purchase of a second generator to be installed at the

transmission tower. County FM general manager Deb Simpson said they didn't raise quite enough to fund both pieces, but said the station would continue to examine all options with the hope of having the equipment in place by the next radiothon. n Glenwood Cemetery honoured the memory of its original Asian swan goose, Kate, at its inaugural Appreciation Day ceremony.

Campbell Monuments donated a stone monument in her memory after resident Alana Carpenter started a campaign to raise funds to create a memorial. Cemetery chair Sandy Latchford said Glenwood would continue raising money to improve the pond the geese call home.

Latchford also said with the help of the OPP and volunteers, the cemetery had improved its security following Kate’s tragic shooting death in April. n The Manor on Loyalist Parkway hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on a 25,000 square foot, $3-million expansion to the retirement home. The expansion would more than double the footprint of the full-service facility to 47,000 square feet.

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n The county lost a prominent businessman and recent mayoral candidate as Jeff Goddard, 56, succumbed to his battle with cancer. The county native was in the financial services business for 35 years and he started his own brokerage, Kingfisher Financial, in 1988.

The gregarious Goddard was a member of the Picton Rotary Club was an active hockey player, skating as a goaltender with several teams. Goddard was also an active supporter of baseball in the county. He was survived by his wife Cathy and sons Henry and George. n Sandbanks Provincial Park reached its capacity of 2,000 parking spaces and was forced to turn vehicles away a long line of motorists looking to cool down on the local beach. Park superintendent Robin Reilly said the long lines can happen when the weather is ideal and upcoming foul weather likely also played a role.

At 7:03 a.m. on the Civic Holiday Sunday assistant superintendent Agnese Bortolussi advised visitors via Twitter that the park would be busy. By noon she advised the park had reached capacity.

The tweets were picked up by news agencies such as CBC Toronto as traffic backed up as far away as 10 kilometres from the park entrance. n Trainers from Vintage Wings landed at Picton airport to give cadets a chance to ride in classic planes. Three Second World War trainers from the not-forprofit flying museum based in Gatineau, Que. stopped in Prince Edward County as part of the Prince Edward Flying Club's regular monthly fly-in breakfast.

More than 50 cadets in the advanced aviation program with the Central Region Gliding School got a chance to ride in the aircraft. The aircraft were the same used to train Royal Canadian Air Force pilots in the early days of the Second World War. The stop in Picton was special because of the history of Camp Picton as a flight school and the fact the airfield is among the last of its kind. n Bay of Quinte riding NDP candidate Terry Cassidy was the last to hit the campaign trail, but he said he wasn't concerned. Cassidy, a veteran municipal councillor for more than two decades in Quinte West said he's used to lengthy campaigns and said the 11week federal campaign was more than enough time to get

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COMMENTARY Tough times appear likely in 2016, but opportunity awaits

WITH the gifts now unwrapped and the chords of Auld Lang Syne about to be sung tonight, it will be back to normal for many Monday as the holiday glow comes to an end and a new year is ushered in. While the start of the calendar often brings a fresh start and a chance to think of new possibilities, it’s hard to look forward to 2016 without some trepidation.

Globally, the world appears uncertain as countries grapple with what to do to accommodate migrants from the Middle East and seemingly have an even harder time deciding how to deal with the politics of that region and the fear of global terror. Tensions are high around the world and it appears many are just waiting to see where the next move will come from and what it will mean.

Locally, it also appears there are tough times ahead just as there were in 2015. Ontario is now the largest sub-national debtor in the world, with its debt level reaching $21,000 per capita. Interest on that debt alone is $840 per person.

The toll shows no signs of stopping. At the same time, the province does have a serious infrastructure deficit to consider and as much as some may argue, there doesn’t seem to be a way to tackle both problems at once. The impacts of Alberta’s economic crash, global uncertainty, and other external economic drivers also loom over our province’s outlook.

While those numbers don’t always hit home, Ontario residents just have to look at their soaring hydro bills to know they’re going to have to do more with

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less and just this month, experts suggested grocery prices are going to increase much quicker than the rate of inflation in 2016. Concepts like food security and affordable housing are likely to become everyday concerns for many more residents in the county and elsewhere if the trends continue.

Although there is bound to be anxiety this year, it is in times like these that some good innovation happens. We’ll watch eagerly to see how individuals in the county work with the solutions that have been identified through the County Community Foundation’s Vital Signs reports over the past few years Jean Morrison Debbie McCann and how other community and economic developers will step to the forefront.

Publisher Business Manager We’ll also look to our leaders at all levels of government — our federal representatives, in particular, as they set their policy and bring about their first budget — and hope they act in a prudent manner to ensure the well being of all their constituents, both in 2016 and for the years to come.

Meanwhile, we’ll look for the many people doing their part to brighten our outlook for 2016 — volunteers who give their time, knowledge, and effort, entertainers and athletes to pique our interest with their talents, and the many who provide everyday services that keep this county and country running.

Many have parts to play in making 2016 the best it can be, regardless of what Karen Gyde Christine DeMille situations present themselves. Those efforts are what keeps it interesting, fresh, Classifieds Manager Classifieds and worth facing. Here’s to the start of an exciting new year!

PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY Scott Johnston Adam Bramburger Sales Manager Editor

Cheryl Weaver Advertising Sales

Jason Parks Reporter

Shelby Larner Advertising Sales

Chad Ibbotson Reporter

HELPING THE HOSPITAL David Hepburn,centre,presents a cheque for $100 to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation communications co-ordinator Briar

Boyce,left,and chair Leo Finnegan.The funds come from his Many Happy Returns bottle return program. It was the fourth $100 donation Hepburn has made in the commmunity.

Those interested in donating returnable alcohol bottles to help his project can call 613-968-0181 or e-mail hep.david@gmail.com. (Adam Bramburger/Gazete staff)

Choose to make a change in 2016 to conquer loneliness, live healthier

Maintaining, creating or rejuvenating your social contacts can mean aging in a more successful way. Studies show that seniors who are engaged are healthier. Community Care offers ways for seniors to get or stay engaged. You need to make the choice to participate, however.

Being alone does not necessarily mean a person is lonely. We try not to make assumptions here at Community Care. Remember that our Vision Statement is “the freedom and dignity of choice, the comfort of home, a passion for volunteers.”

There are lots of key words in that statement and one of them is “choice”. So, maybe it’s your choice – are you alone?

Are you lonely?

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

Loneliness is an unhappy feeling. It’s a condition of

INFO FOR SENIORS Debbie MacDonald Moynes

emptiness and longing and can be one of self pity and anxiety.

Aloneness is a lifestyle and some people choose to live this way. It may include relationships

and activities but also time for privacy.

Loneliness is not exclusive to older people and is found in all age groups. People deal with it in different ways.

They may rush about frantically, talk endlessly on the telephone, etc. but often lack a feeling of contentment.

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

Those who choose to live alone as a lifestyle are usually healthy and active. Those who are alone and don’t want to be, need help to build supportive relationships again and help to cope with disability or chronic disease so that

they can remain healthy and fulfilled. This is a worthwhile area for caregivers and volunteers to become involved to help ease the pain of loneliness.

One way to address loneliness is to get together with old and new friends and enjoy a meal. Seniors are invited to Community Care’s Seniors Luncheon Socials coming up on Wednesdays in Picton on January 6th, in Milford Jan. 20, and in Wellington Jan. 27. All meals are held at noon. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, bangers and mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, scrumptious cherry cheesecake, all topped off with coffee or tea for $10 per person.

Seniors are welcome at any or all of these locations and must reserve a place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493.

Don’t delay. Call the office

today and register. If you need a ride, we can arrange that, too.

Community Care also addresses loneliness by having our caring volunteers visit seniors who request this service. We can also arrange a daily reassurance call. You can attend Tai Chi or Wii bowling and meet new people. If you’re active why not give volunteering a try. Meet new people and learn new things by driving seniors to appointments, helping in the Thrift Shop or in the office. If you have some time to spare please call Community Care for more information and start the conversation. We’re waiting for your call. Make 2016 the year you reach out to help or be helped.

The board of directors and staff of Community Care say “Happy New Year” to one and all.

Michelle Bowes Production Manager

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The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day. 20th Century poet and author edith Lovejoy pierCe on the fresh start presented by a new year.

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Hospital foundation picks Rolinski as new executive director YEAR, from page 5 The addition would bring 30 new rooms as well as new amenities and services, including a hydrotherapy pool for physiotherapy, a fitness centre, a bistro and a spa and massage centre. Manor owner Anik Jivanjee said there would be a lot of auxiliary services and spaces in addition to the 30 new rooms and the expansion would also include a full-size generator. n Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau attracted a large crowd of more than 200 supporters while hosted by Ellis in Belleville in mid August. During the visit, Trudeau laid out the party's plans for helping veterans of Canada's armed forces.

Trudeau introduced a $300million per year plan to support veterans if elected.

He said veterans' service to the country had been taken for granted by then Prime Minister Stephen Harper for a decade. Trudeau said the party would commit $25 million to a permanent impairment allowance fund, would contribute $40 million to the earnings-lost benefit, and would introduce a new annual $80 million program to support veterans seeking postsecondary education. Additionally, Trudeau said if elected his government would contribute an additional $100 million per year to veteran family support services. n Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival founders Paul and Julianne Snepsts hoped to share their love of comedy with their new home community as they launched the Comedy Country festival, which featured a mix of stand-up, improv, and character comedy from local and visiting talent. CBC Television personality Cathy Jones would headline the festival with a one-woman show at the Regent Theatre. n The Rotary Club of Wellington took on a 1920s theme for its annual wine-tasting event as it created The Grape Gatsby fundraiser.

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be the big beneficiary of the lavish party at the Highline Hall as $8,000 was raised for the Life Saver campaign. n Council approved the modified site plan for the new LCBO store in Picton. While it had raised the ire of some residents, the plan was approved by council without additional discussion.

Quaiff said he believed the changes made to the plan helped mitigate some of the concerns raised by residents and the LCBO had been “a good corporate citizen” having listened to the concerns and attempted to alleviate them. Construction at the site was expected to begin immediately. The new site would feature a 7,954 square foot (739 square meter) building with about 42 parking spaces. n Penny Rolinski was chosen as the new executive director for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and said she was looking forward to the chance to raise

BATTLE FOR THE BAY The federal election swung into full force in late summer as candidates prepared for the Oct. 19 vote. In Bay of Quinte, from left,Terry Cassidy represented the NDP, Neil Ellis represented the Liberals, and Jodie Jenkins, the Conservatives.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

funds for a possible redevelopment project. With a background as the head of several multimillion-dollar fundraisers in southwestern Ontario, Rolinski was chosen out of a field of 12 applicants. The position had been left vacant since the departure of former executive director Anna Marie Ferguson in November 2013. Foundation president Leo Finnegan said the foundation's board was thrilled with the hire. n The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrated its 15th year with its highest amount of ticket sales ever.

Artistic director Brian Barlow said he received some energetic feedback from festival goers about the lineup, which featured legends like Frank Wright and Oliver Jones.

Barlow said it was particularly rewarding for him to see the influence of youth at the festival. He noted the average age of performer this year was 41, which was encouraging given some elder statesmen in their 80s performed.

The festival made a conscientious effort to bring back Rising Young Stars from past years. Ian Wright, Eli Bennett, and Marika Galea returned as professional musicians who did their own shows. n Pickleball was catching on quickly in North Marysburgh after the recreation committee arranged for courts to be created near the Marysburgh Town Hall. Three mornings a week, the courts were filled with participants of all ages eager to take part in the lowimpact racquet sport.

SEPTEMBER

n The field of participants willing to endure the gruelling physical test of the Grapes of Wrath adventure run through Hillier Creek Estates was down, however the event raised more money per participant for the Prince Edward and Trenton hospital foundations and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Just over 300 athletes got down and dirty, going through the mud and over military grade obstacles to

ON THE MOVE While the demolition and reconstruction of the Picton LCBO stirred debate, the owners managed to preserve and move this heritage home across the property to accommodate for the new development. (Submitted photo)

raise $50,000 for the healthcare organizations. More than 100 volunteers also took part. n About 40 people were at Bloomfield Town Hall to attend the first of nine public consultation meetings to discuss the restructuring options available to County council — 13 of which were councillors.

Don Williams spoke against the changes, stating he didn't believe working people or young people with families could take on a fulltime role. He also said "we're not going to save a bloody cent."

Councillor Janice Maynard chose to speak, stating the current representative model was a benefit to the community. One resident, Ray Ford, took issue with Maynard speaking and walked out, stating he didn't believe it was appropriate for councillors to speak at the consultation.

The public was presented with options that would see two, three, nine, and 10 wards respectively. n The Rotary Club of Picton welcomed a new exchange student from Denmark, Caroline Forsingdal. She chose Canada because she wanted to come to an English-speaking country and she felt it had some incredible natural settings. Forsingdal would enroll at PECI.

n The Hub Child and Family Centre unveiled a garden and outdoor classroom project before a crowd of 50 people.

Executive director Susan Quaiff said the primary purpose of the garden was to teach children about seed-totable cuisine and where their food comes from. The garden included eight areas where a variety of herbs, fruits, and vegetables could be grown.

Quaiff said the Hub was moved by the County Community Foundation's Vital Signs report, which showed the region has a higher-thanaverage level of food insecurity for a farming community.

Funding for the project came from Slow Food The County, United Way Quinte, and private donors. n St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church unveiled a large outdoor labyrinth it planned to make available to the public.

Rev. Lynne Donovan said there had been a movement around the world in recent years to revive the ancient practice of meditating on the circular walking tracks.

A design team led by Gary Nugent placed 18 tonnes of stone to mark the paths. n Federal Liberals in the Bay of Quinte riding were encouraged by the wave of support they were seeing after Trudeau’s visit. As candidate Neil Ellis opened an office on Main Street in Picton, he

noted he had an influx of supportive phone calls and potential volunteers. Vanclief and former MPP Keith MacDonald were on hand for the opening. n The County was forced to postpone rehabilitation work on Picton's Main Street until spring 2016 after only one tender was returned with a significantly higher cost than the County's estimates of about $2.77 million. Quaiff said the County's engineers would review the tender to try to find potential efficiencies. n The Environmental Review Tribunal remedy hearing into the proposed nine-turbine Ostrander Point wind project heard a bombshell when Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry species-at-risk herpetologist Joe Crowley said he had raised concerns about the potential for harm or mortality to the Blanding's turtle population early in the process.

Upon that revelation, Prince Edward County Field Naturalists counsel Eric Gillespie halted his cross examination and called on the ERT panel to compel Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry witnesses to produce all communications involving Blanding's turtles, Ostrander Point, and roads. After hearing submissions from all sides, the panel ordered that information be disclosed. n Local elementary school teachers started the year on a ramped-up work-to-rule campaign as the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, the province, and school boards struggled toward a new collective bargaining agreement.

The job action included not engaging in electronic communication with school administration outside the school day except in safety situations, not distributing paperwork required by the school or board, not collecting monies, nor taking part in board committees or working on student improvement plans. Members were also advised not to participate in fundraising or organize field trips. n The Prince Edward County Studio Tour expanded to two weekends for the first time in its 21-year history. To kick off the event, the tour entered into a new partnership with Hospice Prince Edward that would see 11 artists work on timed collaborative paintings at the Baxter Arts Centre, then raffle them off. n Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health confirmed plans to close a King Street office the health unit had used since the mid-1980s and move the services offered there to the Prince Edward Family Health Team's Picton office at the PEC Innovation Centre. With savings on office space and on receptionist costs, the health unit estimated it could save over $100,000 annually with no reduction in service levels. n County officials broke ground on a new home for the Prince Edward County Fire Department and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services at 8 McDonald Drive in the Picton industrial park.

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The 17,319-square-foot facility, which was expected to be complete by fall 2016 would be built for just over $4 million by Taskforce Engineering.

Hastings-Quinte Paramedics deputy chief of operations Carl Bowker praised the work of fire chief Scott Manlow and other county staff for taking a collaborative approach to ensuring the needs of both emergency organizations were met in the facility planning. n The Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) had its most energized annual meeting in years as the organization prepared to take the lead on the ERT appeals process for the 27-turbine White Pines Wind Project. Speakers included Wind Concerns Ontario president Jane Wilson, Gillespie, Ferguson, and Liz Driver, who was set to mount a legal challenge to the project on cultural heritage grounds. n Prince Edward County received another strong endorsement as a tourism region when the LCBO released its fall Food & Drink magazine featuring a 14-page full colour segment detailing things to eat and drink while visiting different areas in the county. The magazine was to have a distribution of 500,000. n The County's downtown revitalization project moved forward as customer origin surveys and resident surveys

HELPING HANDS Lisa Lindsay gets through a Grapes of Wrath obstacle at Hillier Creek Estates in late August with some assistance from her Team Zamboni colleagues Sean Forrestell, left, and Rob Manlow. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

were made available. The surveys would help those involved with the downtown areas in Picton, Wellington, Consecon, Bloomfield, and Rednersville identify their trade areas and gain valuable feedback on how people valued the services in their communities and what services might be beneficial to add. n The Picton Fair enjoyed

record attendance on the Friday of its 180th incarnation, however that attendance dwindled Saturday and Sunday as miserable weather took hold. Still, the fair board made things special with sponsored anniversary ribbons for exhibitors and cash bonuses.

Those who showed up on Saturday also saw a rare sight as Melanie Fida and Cody Vader

DRAMA • COMEDY • MUSICAL Auditions for “What The Butler Saw” by Joe Orton Saturday, January 16th at 1:00 pm in the Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Rd. 10, Cherry Valley

Please research the play before auditioning!

(PDF of the script can viewed at): https://www.centertheatregroup.org/Global/Casting/Butler/Orton,%20Joe-WHAT%20THE%20BUTLER%20SAW-2%20page.pdf http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-whatbutlersaw/#gsc.tab=0

Auditions will consist of cold readings, audition sides from the script will be provided.

What The Butler Saw – Character Notes (2 x f, 4 x m) The play is set in the late 1960’s and takes place in a private psychiatric clinic run by Dr. Prentice. All the characters except for Nick and Sergeant Match are middle class and well-spoken. The parts are roughly the same size except for Sergeant Match, who only makes brief appearances.

Geraldine Barclay / Female 20-35 - Almost cartoonish in her naivety (taking Dr. Prentice at his word that stripping naked is a necessary part of a job interview), Geraldine is unworldly and innocent.

Dr. Prentice / Male 40-55 - Likes to think of himself as a man of the world, and is outwardly rather suave, but he is revealed as quite inept and panicky in his attempted seduction and subsequent cover ups.

Mrs. Prentice / Female 40-50 - Neglected by her husband, Mrs. P seeks solace in the arms of others. Witty and provocative, she is embittered by her experiences and has an acerbic tongue, but deep down she wants Dr. P to love her.

Nicholas Beckett / Male 20-35 - Nick is an amoral young man with no conscience and very little self-control Dr. Rance / Male 45-65 - Larger than life and quite frankly madder than most of the inmates of the asylums he inspects, Dr. Rance is an egomaniac whose main aim is to publish and become famous, and sees nothing wrong in trampling over the truth and other people in order to do so. Age-wise he could be from his mid-forties to his early sixties.

Sergeant Match / Male 35-45 - A stereotypically plodding policeman, nonetheless determined to get his man Performance dates for “What The Butler Saw” Apr 30, May 1, 2016 – May 6, 7, 8. 2016 - Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. At the Mount Tabor Playhouse in Milford!

Show Dates:

Time Stands Still Prince Edward Community Theatre

by Donald Margulies - Feb 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 2016 “Eastern Ontario Drama League competition submission”

What The Butler Saw Prince Edward Community Theatre

by Joe Orton - Apr 30, May 1, 6, 7, 8 2016

The Rocky Horror Show County Theatre Group

by Richard O’Brien - May 12, 13, 14 (6pm, 9pm) 2016

Contact: Director: Lynn Fennell at lynnfennell@gmail.com or leave a message at 613-476-5925

brought their wedding party out to celebrate.

Fair organizers were also delighted that Tim Hortons set up a mobile shop on the grounds to raise money for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. n Once again, Essroc presented its Artist of the Year Award at the fair. This year, Margaret Batting took the honour for the second time. The Consecon resident painted the hamlet's main street. n The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatics Centre (PEFAC) marked its 10th anniversary by recognizing one of the driving forces behind the creation of the facility nearly 30 years ago. PEFAC named its pool after Bobby Lester, an advocate of a community pool who passed away at age 14 due to leukemia. Lester's brother Garry said his family worked to create the then RecPlex in his memory. He said the facility was created in 1986, the result of a major recycling project, and it was well received.

In 2004-2005, the family felt the membership couldn't sustain the facility and considered closing its doors. That's when the PEFAC board formed and approached council to partner to keep the facility open. Quaiff said it was his doctor who convinced him to support the project, urging him to think of it as a part of the health-care apparatus in the community.

During the naming ceremony, PEFAC also formally cut the ribbon on a new chair lift that would help people with mobility impairments access the pool more easily. n A group of businessmen and historians announced plans to bring Miss Canada IV back to Prince Edward County to mark the 65th anniversary of the hydroplane's final speed trial on Picton Bay. The boat had reached speeds that exceeded the world record, but owner and driver Harold Wilson couldn't register an official time. Damaged parts scuttled several of his record attempts in local waters.

Wilson's son Harry announced he had partnered with local organizer Larry Ritchie and the boat's current owners Bobby Genovese to stage a reunion event Oct. 3.

There would be a parade down Main Street, a display at Loch Sloy Holdings, and the running of a number of hydroplanes, including Miss Canada IV, which had been painstakingly restored in recent years.

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Overwhelming response to help refugees 2015, from page 8

n A group of Prince Edward County residents heeded an international call to relocate Syrian refugees. Nearly 75 people packed into Bloomfield Town Hall as the Prince Edward County Syrian Refugee Fund was born. By the end of the night, the group had an operating committee, a web site, and commitments of $40,000, which was over 80 per cent of the money needed to relocate a family of 15 to the community.

Lead organizer Carlyn Moulton said she was overwhelmed by the turnout and the support shown by local residents to do their part in aiding those escaping war and persecution in the Middle East.

The group decided to partner with Lifeline Syria and the Christie Refugee Group, which had identified the family the county group was considering bringing to the region. A housing and settlement committee was to learn more information about whether the family could be located in the county or whether it should be located in Belleville instead because of access to employment, a mosque, and social services.

The committee planned to meet again by the end of the month. n Monarchists across the county celebrated as Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Events were held at several locations in the community, including St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church where about 60 people joined together for a prayer service and toast. n Smith asked Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro to revoke a permit issued to allow the killing, harm, and harassment of Blanding's turtles at Ostrander Point. Smith noted there was precedent for the decision after a project in Mauro's own Thunder BayAtikokan riding was scrapped after the thenMNRF minister refused a similar permit related to peregrine falcons.

"What I am asking is that the same standard that was applied to your riding and your constituents be applied to my riding and constituents," Smith wrote in a letter. n The Picton Pirates took part in their first tournament action in recent memory as the Campbellford Rebels hosted eight Junior C teams at a preseason event at the RAF Flyers Arena in Trenton. The Pirates went 1-2 as they beat North Kawartha and lost to Campbellford and Napanee.

Coach Chris Masterson left the event feeling the Empire league would be quite competitive this season. n The Prince Edward County Barn Quilt Trail celebrated its speedy growth as three installations were completed at Hagerman Farms. One of those three was the 100th addition on the trail.

Founder Pat Dubyk and her organizing committee received praise for their vision

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TECHNICAL TRIUMPH Sophiasburgh arm wrestler Devon

Larratt, right, twice beat European Strongman Thor Bjornsson in arm wrestling matches. He said his technique and specialized strength helped him to prevail. (Submitted photo)

from Ontario Barn Quit Trails' Mary Simpson. She said she was thrilled with the progress the movement is making in the county and encouraged more property owners to get involved. n The Prince Edward County Music Festival featured the work of Brahms in its 12th year. Chair Ted Schaner said he felt artistic director Stephane Lemelin did a particularly good job this year in putting together his program, which incorporates Brahms with Canadian composers Dinuk Wijeratne and Gary Kulesha.

Well-known singer Patricia O'Callighan was a top draw at the Regent Theatre and the festival introduced a Frenchthemed dinner concert at Huff Estates. Schaner noted ticket sales remained strong as the festival has down to a two weekend event with seven concert. Unfortunately, this year's schools concert had to be postponed until spring due to job action at local elementary schools. n The 69th annual Milford Fair celebrated the contributions the Marysburgh Mummers have made in the community over the past 30 years.

The South Marysburgh recreation committee also bestowed Murray Clapp Memorial Citizenship Awards on Jason Cowan, Sandy Blackford, Jane Shannon, Janme Morris, Raphael Hicks, and Brenda Minkaer. n The provincial government honoured former MPP and councillor Keith MacDonald for his longevity in public office with the presentation of an award for his 40-plus years of service at a ceremony in Kingston. MacDonald said some of his fondest memories of public service took place before municipal amalgamation when he was able to directly help many of his constituents in Athol. The longtime politician said he was missing being involved following his loss in last year's municipal election. n The Kinette Club of Picton planned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Loonie Auction in style. The service club brought in 180 auction items or the event. The Kinettes raised more than $40,000 in the first nine years of hosting the auction. This year, a special baked goods auction to

support the creation of a splash pad in Picton. n Hallowell's historic White Chapel received a replacement cedar shake roof thanks to the contributions of the Prince Edward County Built Heritage Fund. The chapel was built in 1809 and it last had new shingles installed in 1993. The new shingles are rated for 60 years. Dick Hoekstra Construction did the replacement job. White Chapel committee chair Roy Bruce sought donations to pay or the project as it cost all of the funds the committee had available. n The ongoing council-size consultations did not appear to be drawing large numbers.

Quaiff said most meetings had been lightly attended and although council allocated a couple hours for discussion at each meeting, he didn't believe an hour had been used collectively throughout the process. n Sophiasburgh arm wrestler Devon Larratt garnered some attention by twice beating European Strongman and Game of Thrones television star Thor Bjornsson in matches. Larratt said he had an edge in specialized strength and technique. Larratt had previously won world championships as both a right-handed and left-handed puller. He credited fellow county native Troy Eaton with stoking his interest in the sport and teaching technique. n The Roblin's Family Plumbing Copperheads pulled of an upset by beating the favoured Whitepine Watershed squad from Tyendinaga 5-3 and 5-1 to win their first Prince Edward County Men's Fastball League championship.

The Copperheads were led by strong pitching performances

by Ian Wallwork.

OCTOBER

n About 200 opponents of industrial wind projects on the county's south shore attended a rally at the Milford Fairgrounds organized by APPEC. During the event, those gathered made a human chain around Mt. Tabor as a symbolic gesture that they will continue to fight against the approvals to save their way of life and cultural heritage.

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew, canned fruit, pancake mix & syrup. All donations gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the PUC County Food Bank 4768516 at the Church office Tues-Fri from 9-11:45am or at the Food Bank on Fri mornings 9-11:30am (12 Chapel Street, Picton). Contact Leda 613-476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: December 8th Kathy Terpstra, 15th Karen Sciuk.

PEC WALKERS: Picton, Free Walking Group from Mary St. parking lot Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 5:15pm, Thursday 7:20am, New walks Mon-Wed- Fri 8:30am & TuesThurs 9am. Info: Diane 476-5635.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome!

Questions & info 476-6557.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces the “Winter Magic Show” which runs to Jan 25. Arts on Main Gallery is a cooperative of 25 “local artists” together in one location, 223 Main St. Picton 476-5665. www.artsonmaingallery.ca.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop re-opens Tuesday 10am12noon Jan 12/16, Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturday 10am-12noon selling clothes, dishes, shoes etc. at very reasonable prices.

YOUTH UNLIMITED MARCH BREAK TRIP: All teens are invited to come on the Youth Unlimited March Break Trip (Mar 1219) to Polk City, Florida for $695. Cost covers the bus, all meals, accommodations, a trip to the beach, tubing & travel to a theme park.

Learn more at www.pecyouthunlimited.com.

YOUTH UNLIMITED ANNUAL SKI/SNOW-BOARD TRIP: Calling all teens for the annual ski/snowboard trip PA Day (Feb 4/16). Join Youth Unlimited in taking a coach bus to Mont Ste. Marie, Quebec for a full day on the mountain! Leaving Picton at 4am & returning 11pm. Forms available at www.pecyouthunlimited.com.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton.

Info 1-866-951-3711.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 476-1811.

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 31: PICTON LEGION BR 78 – New Year’s Eve with “Whiskey Burn”. Info 476-3648.

JANUARY 4: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm.

Last Monday of every month beginning in February. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.

JANUARY 5: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon.

JANUARY 5: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS - All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library.

JANUARY 5: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Weekly Tuesdays 4pm-5pm Wellington Br Library.

JANUARY 5: AL-ANON - Meets (adults) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-9513711).

JANUARY 6: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL PICTON – Note change of venue.

Luncheon will be held at The Beck & Call Restaurant 252 Main St. Picton. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. $10/person. This is a special event & only those seniors who have made a reservation can attend. Space is limited so call early. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Picton. Those wishing take-out please advise when you register. Price is the same for take-out or eat in. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

JANUARY 6: CARP GREATER BAY OF QUINTE AREA CHAPTER 39 – Invites you to a Meet & Mingle with our 3 Liberal MPs, Mike Bossio MP Hastings Lennox-Addington, Neil Ellis MP Bay of Quinte & Kim Rudd MP Northumberland Peterborough South. From 46pm at the Trent Port Marina, 15 Creswell Dr. Trenton. Wine tasting provided by the Grange Winery, PEC. Everyone welcome.

JANUARY 7: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

JANUARY 7: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you.

(1-866-951-3711).

JANUARY 9/10: FREE TV/ ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Home Hardware Parking Lot 13544 Loyalist Pkwy, Picton 9am-4pm. Acceptable items include TV’s, Desktop & Handheld Computers, Portable Computers, Computer Peripherals, Monitors, Printing/Photocopying Devices, Telephones & Cell Phones, Cameras, Radios, Stereo & Video Equipment. www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. Supported by The Kinsmen Club of Picton & Volunteers.

JANUARY 12: CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – Invites you to our meeting at 2pm in the Athol Town Hall to hear a presentation by Leo Finnegan, president of PECMH Foundation. He will explain their needs & ideals followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Additional info call Mary Lou 476-6590.

JANUARY 16: CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER BOARD – AGM 10am in St. Andrew’s Parish Hall Wellington.

Info 613-962-9418.

JANUARY 25: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm.

Last Monday of every month beginning in February. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.

10 DECEMBER 31, 2015

The Picton Gazette

School board joins others across Canada to share in residential schools awareness day YEAR, from page 9

Speaker Steve Campbell offered provocative examples about how the Green Energy Act is a discriminatory piece of legislation. Smith, Quaiff, and Ferguson shared their experiences fighting on behalf of their constituents. Among Smith's remarks, he commended about how thee don't seem to be any birds in Huron County where projects have gone forward.

The rally also provided an opportunity or APPEC and its partners in the turbine fight to raise funds for their legal fees.

APPEC president Gord Gib-

bins estimated the organization's legal fight alone could cost $250,000. n 8 Wing Trenton deputy logistics officer Maj. Shane Reynolds was among those who attended Glenwood Cemetery's annual Veteran's Day ceremony. That morning, organized by the cemetery in association with the Picton Legion, the 414 Wing RAF Association, and the 851 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets, the community paid tribute to veterans buried there.

During this year's event, the cemetery was able to show off the six graves of the British Commonwealth Air Training

Plan servicemen who died while flying training missions over the county. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission replaced the stones and brought their burial site up to current standards. n About 70 vendors were on hand to serve their creations at the 14th annual Taste Community Grown festival.

Wineries were still benefitting from a change in legislation that allowed them to sell bottles at the event — in fact, some sold out. Many of the visitors and vendors this year say they liked the way the booths were set up, allowing people more room to explore.

At Taste, Sujo Bae of Soup Opera was named this year's County Chopped champion. n The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board joined with other educational bodies across Canada as it participated in orange shirt day. The orange shirts, which featured the words protecting, honouring, and support, were designed to recognize the harm caused to First Nations communities by Canada's residential schools. Tyendinaga trustee Michael Brant said the campaign allowed people to understand some of the "not-so-great things" that happened to First Nations people

and said he feels education can help build positives in the wake of those negative events. n With two days of beautiful weather, the 34th annual Ameliasburgh Fall Fair drew good crowds. This year, The Reasons opened the fair with an afternoon of classic rock. n Paul Pickard moved from one new challenging experience to another. After spending most of his career working in secondary schools, the former PECI vice-principal was named the principal at Queen Elizabeth School.

The change wasn't too daunting, however, considering Pickard spent the 2014-

2015 school year abroad in Trinidad. Pickard said his experiences in South America energized him and helped him focus on finding a better way to teach every student and colleague. Pickard said many aspects of teaching and leadership are the same at any level. n The County considered assuming Wellers Lane, a 350metre-long gravel road on the county's western shore. Resident Roy Patterson said those living on Wellers Lane pay taxes to the county, but don't receive winter maintenance.

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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Joint Service St. John’s worshipping with St. Philip’s 44 St. Philips St. Milford

Sunday Worship 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philips

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EMMANUEL Baptist Church

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Wellington Pentecostal Church

Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384

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SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM

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Sunday Service 10:30am with Pastor Earl Colton

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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 Saturday Mass - 5pm Sunday Mass - 10am

New Year’s Mass Schedule Thursday, Dec. 31st - 5pm Friday, Jan. 1st - 10am

PICTON GOSPEL HALL 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

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, Jan. 3rd Epiphany Sunday Service at 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Epiphany Sermon: Deeds Speak Welcome Rev. Richard Hamilton Serving the Community for 222 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw Sunday. Jan. 3rd Worship 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, January 3rd

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

Philippians 3:1-6 “This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ...”

Message: “Christianity in a nutshell from a jail cell” Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

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County wins pair of national awards for its creative marketing materials REVIEW, from page 10

ALL DRESSED UP Melanie Fida and Cody Vader didn’t let a little rain spoil their wedding day as they headed to the Picton Fair with their bridal party in September. The 180th edition of the fair experienced record crowds Friday, then the wet weather came. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

holders could download up to five titles per month. n County council voted to give a token $100 donation to the Association of Municipalities Ontario's syrian refugees fund. While many councillors supported the donation, Hallowell's Gord Fox suggested the donation might set a bad precedent in terms of supporting charity with public dollars. He said he heard several residents say i they want to give to charity, they'll do so themselves. n Councillors voted to explore the creation of a standard launch fee at all municipal boat launches for 2016. At present, a $6 fee is charged at Picton and Wellington sites, but not at other Countyowned launches. To facilitate these charges, a staff report suggested council could install solar-powered payand-display units to collect bills and coins at each site at a

cost of $8,650 per site or strongboxes could be installed with fees collected in envelopes. That option could cost $450 per site. n The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2015 class. The class featured the 2002-2003 Wellington Dukes team that won the Buckland and Dudley Hewitt Cups and went to the national semi-final in Prince Edward Island, Olympic bronze medal-winning swimmer Reema Abdo, and former world champion arm wrestler Troy Eaton. Eaton also founded the Picton Arm Wrestling Club. At the induction dinner athletes of the year from Centennial Secondary School were celebrated alongside their peers from PECI for the first time this year. n PECI raised more than 2,000 for cancer research and support at the school's annual Terry Fox Run.

n Kenyan Gilbert Kiptoo won his third consecutive County Marathon with a time of 2:40:07 in nice weather conditions. Ottawa's Patrick Kelly came in second with a time of 2:51:46. Sharon Gallant, of Hamilton, was the top female finisher at the 12th annual event, finishing in 3:07:30.

Kevin Beatty, of Frankford, won the half marathon. Overall, some 900 people competed in the race, compared to 1,200 the previous year. Some 500 volunteers made race day happen. n QHC announced its plans to alter services to trim $11.5 million out of its 2016-2017 operating budget to make up for an anticipated gap, due to changes in the province's funding formula. Some $7 million was expected to be saved in non-clinical areas.

The transfer of day surgeries from Trenton to Belleville also brought about efficiencies.

ories. Organizer Larry Ritchie said he believed there was potential for future events to take place. n Prince Edward County continued to impress economic developers across Canada with its marketing. The County won two awards at a national convention held in the Yukon. It flamed the Economic Developers Association of Canada Cup for a promotional video called "Progress Redefined." It also won a best publication award for its promotional booklet insert.

Community development co-ordinator Neil Carbone said the awards speak to the dedicated creative professionals the County partnered with on the projects and are a reflection of the dynamic community the materials represent. n Candidates Jenkins, Ellis, and Trueman Tuck spoke about wind projects on the County's south shore during an all-candidates meeting before the Picton and Wellington Rotary clubs. While Jenkins and Tuck opposed the developments as expected, Ellis also admitted the Green Energy Act was a broken policy. He said if elected, he would send a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne and various ministers to bring the Liberal government to the table. n Smith blasted the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in the wake of news that QHC would undergo more cuts.

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Staff suggested the County should only assume the road if the taxpayers were willing to assume the cost to upgrade the lane to a tar-and-chip surface and construct a turnaround. That would cost $200,000. Staff and the municipality's solicitor expressed concern that assuming the road would set a bad precedent for other subdivision development or private road assumption requests." n An ad-hoc committee of up-to-five councillors was constituted to discuss problems relating to the increased volume of traffic in the summer months on roads leading to Sandbanks Provincial Park and cottage developments.

The committee was to include councillors from Athol, South Marysburgh, Picton, and Hallowell as well as one councillor-at-large. Forrester made the motion to strike the committee and he said he hoped it would work with organizations like the OPP and Quinte Conservation to devise solutions in the future. n The County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives entered into a partnership with a company called hoopla digital that would allow library card holders access to stream television shows, music albums, e-books, audio books and comics on their computers and mobile devices for free at any time on any day. Card-

QHC president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts said the changes would not impact bed levels at PECMH and have minimal staffing impacts there. She indicated the changes would not impact the application for a new Picton hospital. The QHC board was to review the proposal in November for April 2016 implementation. n Councillors approved a motion to move into a lease agreement with Veridian Corporation and Solera Sustainable Energy Companies to place solar panels on the Wellington and District Community Centre, the Prince Edward Community Centre, and the Prince Edward Curling Club buildings. Those companies would apply for feed-in tariff contracts under the Green Energy Act. The municipality had an option to make several hundred thousand dollars if it took a 15-percent stake in the project. North Marysburgh councillor David Harrison didn't feel the deal was sweet enough to accept. n High winds spoiled the onwater portion of the 65th anniversary celebration of Miss Canada IV's last run at a mile speed record on Picton Bay. Despite that, several people turned out at Loch Sloy to see classic hydroplanes on display or lined the sides of Main Street as the boats were on parade. Several people who remembered attending boat races on local waters told nostalgic stories of their mem-

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Liberals win locally, nationally Oct. 19 2015, from page 11

n St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church decided it needed to embark on a project to restore its mission church, St. Frances of Rome, in Wellington.

Water leaking through the roof of the historic church, built around 1830, did enough damage that local Catholics could not attend masses there this summer, as had been the custom since the late 1980s.

The church engaged engineer Ernie Margetson to oversee the project and hired Quinte Insulators to do the work, which featured installation new asphalt roof, reinforcing support beams, work on the foundation, and fresh plastering and painting. The work cost around $75,000 and was made possible through a grant from the Parrott Foundation and support from the diocese.

During the restoration, St. Andrew's Anglican Church opened its doors to stage the weekly Catholic

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mass. St. Gregory priest Rev. Thomas Thazhappally and many of his parishioners praised the generosity of Anglican priest Rev. Andrew Wilson and his congregation for making them feel so welcome. n Mark Chrisofferson, an injured deep sea diver who shared the story about delays in his battle for a CPP disability pension following his injury 10 years ago, finally received good news. An appeal tribunal found in favour of him, allowing him to receive the benefit. Christofferson said he and his family were especially grateful this Thanksgiving weekend. n The Quinte Draft Horse Association celebrated Thanksgiving Sunday with its 30th annual fall heritage day at the Everall Farm just east of Picton. The annual event features old-fashioned horse teams and agricultural equipment from yesteryear. n Ultimately, council decided to listen to its staff and not assume Wellers Lane.

Kevin Gale stated assuming Wellers Lane would open the municipality up to assuming all private roads at some point. Janice Maynard disagreed, stating that the municipality technically owns the land the road is on. n The County launched a new Geographic Information System viewer that would give residents the ability to access information like civic addresses, property information, and aerial imagery better. The new system was developed internally with county staff working collaboratively to ensure the County's GIS services remain compatible with new technology. n Wellington Dukes forward Ben Sokay earned an NCAA Division 1 scholarship at Niagara University in Buffalo, N.Y. The Port Hope native is an alternate captain in his second season with the Dukes. He had 19 points last year in his rookie season. n The Bay of Quinte riding followed the national trend as Liberal Ellis was elected to the House of Commons with 29,366 votes (50.6 per cent) over Conservative Jenkins at 19,892, NDP Cassidy, 7,081, Green Rachel Nelems (1,278) and independent Trueman Tuck, 373.

Trudeau's national team soared to a majority with184 of the 338 seats. The Conservatives earned 99, the NDP 38, the Bloc Quebecois 10, and the Green Party, 1.

Prime Minister Stephen

Harper resigned as Conservative party leader that night.

Trudeau claimed Canadians chose hope over fear to elect him the country's 23rd prime minister as his party surged late in the campaign.

Ellis said he could feel the momentum swing late in the campaign as Canadians didn't warm to Harper's position on refugees or on the Niqab headwear. n Cassidy expressed frustration that people voted strategically for the Liberals, instead of the NDP. While the former Quinte West candidate said his party had a very enticing platform, he felt people decided to go back to what they were familiar with and vote either Liberal or Conservative. n Jenkins said he felt the Conservatives ran the best local campaign, but felt the national sentiment that people wanted a change from Harper was too strong.

Some of his supporters were more blunt in blaming their national campaign. Jenkins said he still felt there was a victory in the loss and felt the Conservatives would be energized for the future. He also kept the door open for the possibility he might run under the party's banner again. n Former Prince EdwardHastings MP Kramp also ended up out of office, a victim of the national trend away from the governing party. In a back-and-forth race in the new HastingsLennox and Addington riding, Kramp ultimately lost to Liberal challenger Mike Bossio 20,813 to 20,440. A Madoc native, Kramp had represented his riding for four terms and was instrumental in bringing investment to the area through the Eastern Ontario Regional Network and Community Futures Development Corporations. n County councillors expressed concerns about the amount of increased vehicle traffic that would come with an expansion of 75 new motorhome/trailer sites at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Officials for WSP, the park's contractor noted the entrance and exit to the park had been through an environmental assessment project and was an A/A+ rating.

In addition to traffic concerns, Gale raised concerns the extension to the park would be a direct hit on private campgrounds.

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McAuley said staff would continue working with Ontario Parks to ensure that the municipality's concerns about traffic are addressed. n Todd Kline brought a big squash from Shawville, Que. to this year's Pumpkinfest in Wellington. The giant gourd weighed in at 1,533.5 lbs, making it just the second squash in the world over the 1,500-lb mark. It was the largest squash grown in Canada. This year's largest pumpkin also came from Quebec as Harley Sproule turned in a 1,6540-lb entry.

Judge John Vincent said this was a good growing year with ideal September conditions allowing some growers to get 25-30 per cent of their weights that month if they didn't see their pumpkins split open. Locally, Langridge family earned the Howard Dill Award for the prettiest pumpkin over 600 lbs, while 4-H member Christopher Bell earned the Bill Greer Award for biggest local pumpkin. n Picton Terminals sought a noise bylaw exemption from the municipality that would allow it to operate 24 hours a day.

Owner Ben Doornekamp explained the County bylaw restricts noise above 60 decibels between 27 a.m. He proposed a trade that would see Picton Terminals limit itself to 70 decibels immediately at sundown in exchange for an allowance of 70 decibels any time that a ship is in port. Councillors approved his request. n The County considered purchasing a new Pierce Ascendant aerial truck with a 107-foot ladder for nearly $1.2 million. The purchase was to be funded with $800,000 coming from the municipality's fire equipment reserve and $400,000 through development charges.

The purchase would replace the current 27-year-old aerial truck and allow the fleet to be reduced by one pumper truck.

Fire chief Scott Manlow and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull pushed for the purchase, indicating the current aerial truck could not reach the roof lines of most downtown buildings, industrial and commercial complexes, and some large homes in the county. n About 100 PECI students walked out of classes on a Wednesday afternoon to offer support to the CUPE Local 1022 support staff that were embroiled in a contract dispute.

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The bargaining unit included educational assistants, custodial staff, and office administrators who were instructed by the union to complete only minimal daily tasks. As a result of the action, custodial staff only cleaned educational spaces and not hallways, leaving dirt and debris piling up in those areas.

Student organizer Christopher Zachariah said students wanted to show support and educate the public what was happening in the school. Principal Darren McFarlane appreciated the message the students sent and the respectful manner of the 40-minute demonstration. Support staff members speaking on the condition of anonymity also expressed their gratitude. n The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers struck gold in the St. Matthew's Fall Classic, a basketball tournament featuring many of the top female high school teams in the province.

The Panthers avenged their lone blemish in the tournament, an overtime loss to the Ottawa All Saints Avalanche by beating that team in the final. Vanessa Willis scored the winning basket with 10 seconds left. n The County decided it wouldn't look beyond Shire Hall for its next chief administrative offer. Having seen James Hepburn operating in the position on an interim basis since March, councillors believed they had the leader they needed already in place.

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had been with the municipality since 2008 and had participated in its acting chief administrative officer program. Hepburn said his priorities would include a continuous effort to improve customer service. n Following meetings arranged with Wynne's deputy chief of staff Pat Sorbara, Quaiff was hopeful the municipality would have a better rapport with Queen's Park moving forward. Quaiff said his meetings helped him learn who to contact about various issues affecting the municipality. He said he was able to have productive conversations about the lack of funding coming to the municipality for hosting Sandbanks Provincial Park, local health care, and the Green Energy Act.

n Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry herpetologist Crowley returned to the stand at the Ostrander Point ERT mitigation hearing after a long break required to gather disclosure evidence.

Crowley stated his concerns about the project had lessened since he commented on the project in 2011 because of two mitigation measures, a blackout period during the active season and the gating of road through the project area. n The Prince Edward County Arts Council's Written Word Committee was welcomed to establish a dedicated space at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church for the County Kids Rad program. The program started in 2009. Each year it helps foster literacy by distributing 600-700 books to 11

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Chair Ann Preston said middle class families typically have approximately 30 books per child, so the program helps lower income families provide their children an opportunity to own books themselves.

The new space would allow those partner agencies to send their staff to St. Mary Magdalene to choose books or bring families there to pick books that interest them. It was made possible by a County Community Foundation grant and assistance from Evans Lumber, Books & Company, and Home Depot. n The County issued a revised tender for the Picton Main Street rehabilitation project. The new tender split the work into above ground and underground work and it would ensure no work took place in July and August 2016.

The County was faced with ticking clock however as $2 million in available grants through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund required all of the work to be completed by Dec. 31. The tenders would close Oct. 28. n Council temporary decided it would not purchase a new $1.2-million aerial truck until staff could clarify the cost and availability of parts to repair the current 28-year-old aerial truck. Manlow estimated costs could reach or exceed $25,000, but a fully functioning truck that age would be worth just between $10,000 and $25,000. Forrester and Dianne O'Brien said they couldn't justify the expense of a new truck when it is only used a handful of times a year. n The sixth annual Recharge With Milk minor hockey tournament brought over 800 players and their families to the county to play more than 100 games in three days at five arenas here and in neighbouring municipalities. The Essroc Bantam BB Kings were the only local team to reach a division final, ultimately losing to Ingersoll.

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n Council reached a stalemate in its efforts to restructure.

After more than an hour of debate, council decided that it

would move forward with a vote on the three-ward, 13member plan put forward by Mooney and the status quo.

The two-ward, 11-member plan put forward by Quaiff, which was the first choice of 46.5 per cent of the 649 people responding to a public consultation survey, was scrapped along with a nine-ward, 13member plan put forward by John Thompson.

Ultimately, there was an 88 tie and councillors rejected a motion by Gale to bring the proposals back to the table.

Maynard and Roberts debated whether the results of the public survey were statistically significant. While Maynard said the numbers were too small to be significant, Roberts said Ipsos-Reid uses sample sizes of about 1,000 with very little deviation to predict federal elections, so he felt the numbers were significant.

Quaff indicated he was disappointed, but would accept the decision. n With the sale of the first 15 per cent of Hydro One poised for Nov. 6, Smith said it didn’t appear the Liberal government had any plan to reconsider the 60-per-cent sale despite objections from Queen’s Park’s financial accountability officer Stephen LeClair, the opposition, and the public. The local MPP and Progressive Conservative critic of the sale urged residents to contact Premier Kathleen Wynne to express their disapproval and slow the process.

Again, Smith doubted whether the $4-billion objective for the sale would do much for infrastructure or balancing the books but stated the province would be giving up greater revenue that could be garnered by maintaining control of the utility. n The Prince Edward County 4-H Association celebrated a year of achievements by those participating in 19 clubs and opportunities. Kaitlyn Bell, a member of the sheep and beef clubs, won the vaunted CIBC gold watch as top senior member. She also earned the Ron Everall Memorial Bursary. Connor Foster earned the Bay of Quinte Mutual award as the most outstanding second-year member and Ally Johnston won the Keitha Gilbert award as the top firstyear 4-Her. Kyla Byers won the Monica Alyea Communications Award and Chris Bell won the Ontario Ploughman’s Award as top agricultural member.

Shannon Langridge was recognized for participating in a record 106 clubs. Brad Rabbie earned the F.J. Webster award for the top dairy or beef showman, Maggie Lindsay won the Gay Lea achievement award for completing 24 projects in five years, and Resi Walt was considered the top graduate. n David Hepburn, a 32-yearold Picton resident with a developmental delay, decided he could help the community that helps him by collecting alcohol bottles and turning the return money over to local charities. Through his Many Happy Returns initiative, he gave $100 to Community Living Price Edward, 99.3 County

FM, and the Picton United Church County Food Bank. He was planning to give to the hospital in December. n The County’s community and economic development commission expanded its scope to include assistance with destination marketing efforts. The commission also set its goals for 2016. They included expanding broadband communications capacity, supporting partner initiatives like the Upper Canada Equity Fund, fostering youth entrepreneurship, and facilitating approvals to the municipality’s development approvals process. n PEFAC had a successful 2015 as it told council in its annual report that it saw a 20per-cent increase in user occasions over the past year to over 61,000. Memberships increased by four per cent and day passes increased by 13 per cent. PEFAC reported a healthy financial picture with revenues of $570,000 and expenses of $543,000. It earmarked $9,000 of the surplus for capital costs and $18,000 for mandated safety improvements. n The County considered issuing charitable receipts for donations made to the South Shore Appeal Fund, which is being used to fight a pair of industrial wind installations planned for South Marysburgh and Athol. Resident Jason Alford, a member of the community liaison committee for the wpd Canada White Pines project appeared as a delegation to suggest Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines suggest charities should not have political purposes.

Hepburn said the County wouldn’t dispute the goals of the South Shore Appeal Fund, adding the County could issue charitable receipts as long as political action isn’t the majority purpose of a charity and that the charity’s aims are “connected and subordinate” to the municipality’s purposes. He said environmental and heritage protection would serve those purposes, but added a CRA ruling would be the only way to tell if the County way to provide absolute certainty.

Several councillors supported the idea, provided it wouldn’t open the municipality up to additional liability. n The Rotary Club of Picton hosted its annual landlines dinner with the hope of raising enough money to demine one acre of land. Guest speaker Olivia Fernandes spoke to the club about her experiences as Mine Action Canada ambassador to central Vietnam. There, about 83 per cent of land is still considered unsafe because of the mine cover from a war that ended in 1975.

Fernandez said while identifying minefields to clear was a big part of her role there, educating the public about mine safety was also important. Some impoverished people tried to recoup mines and sell the materials for scrap.

Children also sometimes played with mines as if they were toys.

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n After five years at a camp in Lebanon, the Al Jassan family of 15 was settling into its new home in Prince Edward County. The family developed a routine at its Loyalist Parkway home and the schoolaged children were looking forward to their studies. A Google translation was also helping volunteers overcome the language barrier to help the family adapt to North American culture.

PECSyria volunteers took family members to Sandbanks, to shops in Picton and Belleville, and even out trick or treating for Halloween — which was a difficult concept to explain.

Moulton said with that family settled, her group may explore other opportunities to settle additional Syrian families in the area. n The early days of the ERT appeal for the White Pines Wind Project featured some high drama as counsel for APPEC, wpd Canada, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) argued for hours about how to handle motions from APPEC counsel Eric Gillespie.

Gillespie was asking for full disclosure of MNRF documents pertaining to the project and to endangered species, just as he had been granted in the Ostrander Point case. Failing that, he was seeking to summons two MNRF biologists, Joe Crowley and Kathleen Pitt to give testimony regarding Blanding’s turtle populations.

He argued their information was vital and relevant and that the appellants only knew about it because of similar disclosure in the Ostrander Point case. His opponents argued the motions came too late and were similar to a fishing expedition to get evidence on the cheap. n The PEFHT Hospital@ Home program was recognized by the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario Bright Lights Award.

The program was selected from more than 50 applicants across the provice and recognized for its innovation and its potential to save money and keep people out of hospital.

PEFHT executive director Stephanie MacLaren admitted the timing was fortuitous as she was trying to find sustainable funding for Hospital@Home after its two-

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year pilot period ended.

MacLaren said the PEFHT was sustaining the program by reallocating funds from other areas, but added they had to eliminate part-time social worker and pharmacist positions due to the funding crunch. n 8 Wing Trenton commanding officer Col. Colin Keiver spoke to a joint meeting of the Picton Rotary and Kiwanis clubs on the occasion of Remembrance Day. Kiev spoke about how the military is continuing the proud tradition of service above self employed by Canadian veterans. Keiver indicated the Air Force remains as busy today as at any time in his 24-year career, even following the end of the Afghanistan conflict. He said his pilots are engaged around the world, with projects in Syria and Iraq, in Europe, the Canadian arctic, and elsewhere in humanitarian efforts. Kiev said he believes the military will continue to be active in the future as there is importance in standing up for Canadian values. n While at that meeting in Picton, Keiver spoke candidly about Trudeau’s plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by Jan. 1. He stated the operation of transporting the refugees would be challenging, noting it took six weeks for the military to move 3,300 of its own personnel when rotating them out of Afghanistan. He said the volume would require the country to seek the assistance of private airlines or charter cruise ships to transport refugees.

Also, Keiver said that was the easy part. He indicated he was asked if he could provide accommodation for those arriving and said he had 1,100 to 1,200 beds that could be used, but logistics might be difficult, especially in the dead of winter. Keiver said his cafeterias were not equipped for Halal food and added bringing that many people on a military base — particularly one that has just taken in a lot of new equipment — would pose security concerns, regardless of who those people were. n Hundreds attended the cenotaphs in Consecon, Wellington, and Picton for Remembrance Day services. n In a decision some councillors stated as a move toward compromise, council resurrected Thompson’s nine-ward plan as its preferred option for restructuring. The plan would see Sophiasburgh have just one councillor and Bloomfield lose its councillor after being lumped in with Hallowell.

The move passed with a 9-7 recorded vote. Jamie Forrester, Steve Graham, David Harrison, Treat Hull, Maynard, Dianne O’Brien, Roy Pennell, Brad Nieman, and Lenny Epstein supported. Quaiff, Gale, Bill Roberts, Steve Ferguson, Jim Dunlop, Barry Turpin, and Gord Fox did not.

Epstein said he was swayed by the idea that council was doing something rather than nothing and stated it might satisfy enough people that it doesn’t end up before the OMB. Hull said he preferred the three-ward plan, but also wished for change.

Quaiff said he felt the plan

didn’t meet the criteria set up in the process council outlined and said he was “very suspicious” about why it ended up back o the table. The mayor said “As far as I’m concerned, we’ve subjected ourselves to an OMB appeal and, at the end of the day, I guess council will have to defend the position that they voted on.” n The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce announced it would change its membership structure for 2016, offering companies more flexibility in choosing the services they are paying for. Chair Gil Leclerc said the board was hoping to grow the chamber from about 250 members to 500 by introducing the changes and focusing on serving all sectors of the economy and not just the tourism sector. The chamber also worked to promote benefits of membership like provincial and federal representation, access to business consultants, discount mailing and shipping, and savings on training.

The organization also announced its general manager Mike McLeod had left to pursue other opportunities.

Its board of directors were going to take a hands-on approach to managing, but added they had plans to hire a new general manager in the future. n The MOECC was examining water samples taken near the Picton Terminals site as neighbouring residents were concerned with the amount of salt running off into the ground and into Picton Bay. Doornekamp said his operation was working with the MOECC to develop a new run-off collection system, which he hoped would set an industry standard. n The County Coalition For Safe, Appropriate Green Energy (CCSAGE) announced it would launch a legal challenge of Ontario’s Green Energy Act and the White Pines Wind Project. Lawyer Alan Whiteley was leading the charge, putting together a case for Ontario Divisional Court that the Green Energy Act is discriminatory against rural communities.

In making the case, Whiteley was able to recruit five students from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School: Imelda Lo, Stephen Gray, Amanda Spitzig, Sabrina Molinari, and Timon Sisic.

The students, who took part in the challenge as part of a community involvement requirement in their class-

work, were each asked to research an area of the law that might help Whiteley’s argument and verify that his interpretation of the applicable law didn’t have any holes in it. Meanwhile CCSAGE residents worked on affidavit documents sharing how industrial wind and the Green Energy Act impact on aspects like property values, the environment, human health, tourism, and the economy.

Whiteley simply stated he took up the cause because he doesn’t believe the law is just. n PECI basketball coach and founder of the County Clippers and Panther Hoops community basketball programs, Rob Garden was honoured by the Bay of Quinte Board of Approved Basketball Officials as its basketball person of the

year. Garden was the first county resident to be recognized by the award and in an neat twist, he was nominated by one of his own mentors in the game, Bill Latchford. The award would be presented Dec. 19. n The Venture Program at PECI was in its 10th year. The program, which is offered to Grade 9 and 10 students, augments classroom learning with opportunities for involvement within the community. Early this year, students took a trip to the Ganaraska Forest Centre to do some tree-trekking. The group was also planning a first aid course and organizing the school’s annual involvement in the Christmas Angel Tree program.

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2. To receive the Financial Statement and Annual Report of the Corporation for the period ending August 31, 2015 3. To elect Directors of the Corporation.

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n Returning vendors attending The Maker’s Hand fine art show and sale indicated they appreciated the show because Prince Edward County has a knowledgeable audience appreciative of the work they do. Crowds lined up at the Rotary Hall at the Prince Edward Community Centre early Friday morning and remained steady throughout the weekend. The show also offered Alternatives For Women an opportunity to raise awareness of the services they provide to women dealing with domestic abuse. n After much debate council supported the purchase of the $1.2-million aerial truck with funds coming from a fire equipment reserve and development charges. Graham, Harrison, Maynard, Nieman, O’Brien, and Pennell voted against the acquisition. n Local DIRTcar racer Tim Kerr had a big weekend in Charlotte, N.C. as he won the checkered flag in the final race of the Super DIRTcar Modified Series World Finals. Kerr said the momentous win, which was one of the first by a Canadian driver on the circuit, almost didn’t happen as he had a lot of wear on his right rear tire. Luckily for him, it held out until he crossed the finish line. n Council supported a pilot project that would see community gardens established on municipal land in urban areas like Wellington and Pic-

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ton. The pilot project would be volunteer driven and organized by the Vital Signs food security working group and the Master Gardeners.

While supportive of the gardens, Fox said he wanted to be sure the project wouldn’t eventually eventually become a municipality-driven initiative. Under the proposal, members of the community would look after the construction of the gardens and their ongoing operations. n About 250 people carried lanterns in the dark of night as Picton’s third annual Firelight Lantern Festival parade moved from Benson Park down Main Street to the Crystal Palace. Organizer Krista Dalby said support for the family event has grown each

year since the festival started.

Many costume-clad participants stayed to see the Shuffle Demons perform their jazzfunk music. n The PEFHT announced that MacLaren would be leaving her post as executive director to take a position with Haliburton Highland Health Services. MacLaren indicated her time with the PEFHT was the most memorable and professionally rewarding experience of her life. She was pleased to have worked with her peers toward advancements in care locally. Late in her term with PEFHT, MacLaren also served as interim executive director at Hospice Prince Edward. She said that work touched her and inspired her to take a pal-

liative care position.

MacLaren also said being closer to family played a role in her choice to move on. The PEFHT started a hiring process to replace her. n PELA CFDC celebrated its Empowering Young Entrepeneurs (EYE) Program. In two years, some 32 people aged 18-29 in Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington Counties participated in the 10-week program with courses one day a week and access to mentorship from the business community. A majority of the participants of the provincially funded program started new businesses or gained needed direction to sustain their businesses. n The County invited developer to attend a workshop with its newly formed development services group and the community development department Nov. 25 to discuss improvements to the development appeals process. Director of development services Peter Moyer said the development process requires a high degree of costumer service and communication. n Two Prince Edward County farms received regional Premier’s Awards for AgriFood Innovation Excellence.

At a ceremony in Baltimore, Ont. the Prince Edward County Lavender farm and Canadian Wine Cellars each received the prize, which carries a $5,000 cash component.

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earned their award for creating a new 600-litre distillation system to help process essential oils from lavender and other plants.

With more capacity, the system created economies in time and energy that allowed the farm to produce a greater volume of products in a timely fashion.

Canadian Wine Cellars is a partnership between cooper Pete Bradford and Black Prince Winery winemaker Geoff Webb. The partnership saw Bradford locate at Black Prince to work on his barrelaged vinegars produced from wine grapes. The partnership keyed on Bradford’s knowledge of working with barrels and Webb’s experience with the fermentation process. n The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers played in their first e Bay of Quinte Conference senior girls final. In a game where few were giving the Panthers much of a shot against the undefeated Bayside Red Devils, the PECI squad turned in their best effort of the year, holding Bayside to a 40-35 triumph at Loyalist College. Earlier in the year, the Devils soundly defeated the Panthers 65-34.

The Panthers played a tight defensive game and worked to slow the pace to take the quick-strike Bayside offence out of the game. Bayside had some of its veterans in foul trouble early, but it managed to stay ahead in the contest. n Athough it was anticipated restructuring efforts at QHC would not have a negative material impact on Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, the drastic measures the corporation approved to bridge an $11.5-million funding gap would have an impact. The hospital was to lose six positions, including one that was not filled at the time of the decision.

Egberts expressed concern for the future, noting that the QHC catchment area was not a rapidly growing area in comparison to urban areas like Brampton, which will grow as much in a couple days as Quinte West does in a year.

Chief of staff Dr. Dick Outman and vice-president and chief nursing officer Kim Stephens-Woods said they believed QHC’s plans would still ensure a safe environment for patients. Board chair Tricia Anderson said there wasn’t much wiggle room in the plan and said staff and board members would have to do their due diligence and monitor care metrics carefully. n The County awarded a $4.4-million (plus HST) tender for Picton Main Street reconstruction to Taggart Construction Ltd. of Kingston. The work would include water and sewer system upgrades, and reconstruction of the road, sidewalks, curb, gutters and street lights from Chapel Street to Bridge Street. The schedule requires work to be done in 2016 but not in July or August.

Funding would come from the road construction reserve, the wastewater construction reserve, and from an Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund grant. When councillors

questioned the draw on reserve, McAuley said there’s no question drawing half of the municipality’s annual contribution to its roads reserve for a single project would affect other projects. He said the situation was no different than the one on County Rd. 3 in Ameliasburgh. When funding becomes available to help do underground work and road work, those projects tend to receive priority. n Hospice Prince Edward restored its tradition of hosting an annual community meeting in November. There, outgoing executive director MacLaren reassured community members care in the residential hospice takes place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

She said in the past year, Hospice has seen 111 clients in its home visiting program and 19 bereavement support clients. The residential hospice centre had served 85 patients since August 2013.

At the meeting, board chair Birgit Langwisch thanked the community for its support through a difficult year. She indicated the board had eight of 11 seats filled and was working to fill the others.

Langwisch also said a review of the organization’s bylaws were underway with former County clerk Victoria Leskie actively involved.

The evening continued with service co-ordinator Melissa Dunnett recognizing outstanding volunteers. Pam Noxon earned the Spirit of Hospice Award, Algar was honoured for her June Callwood Circle of Excellence Award, and several volunteers received long service awards. Guest speaker Karen Chapman gave an impassioned address about what Hospice meant to her family.

Dunnett also announced plans for a memorial wall at the residential centre to honour volunteers who had passed away. n A much-anticipated boost to Wellington’s economy came as MacEwen Petroleum officially opened a gas station and convenience store on Main Street that also featured a Tim Hortons restaurant.

The Tim Hortons alone was expected to provide 30 jobs.

After cutting the ribbon on the development, MacEwen also showed its intentions to be a good corporate citizen by handing over a $2,500 donation to the Storehouse Foodbank.

Councillor Jim Dunlop said the development offered “sustainability” to the village’s downtown core, noting that previously people might have gone to Picton or Belleville to get gas and then continue their shopping there.

Now, they can stay closer to home. n The North Marysburgh recreation committee had a special ceremony to honour Ellen Snider on 11 years of leadership. Snider was instrumental in several community events, including the creation of an LED sign, securing air conditioning for the community hall, creating an outdoor performance series, and arranging many social functions.

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The Ontario Hockey League has come calling a member of the Wellington Dukes.

The Kingston Frontenacs announced Sunday that Dukes rookie forward Tyler Burnie had been signed to an OHL contract and would make his Major Junior A debut this week.

Burnie was in the lineup Tuesday evening when Kingston hosted Ottawa.

The Fronts were due to be

in Oshawa to play the Generals last evening and will round out a busy holiday schedule on Friday evening when they host the Peterborough Petes.

Burnie, 16, is a native of Midhurst, Ont. and was selected by the Fronts in the 5th round of the 2015 OHL priority selection after a season with the Barrie Colts minor midget AAA program.

During the off-season Burnie captured a bronze medal as a member of Team OMHA Navy at the 2015 OHL Gold Cup. So far this season, Burnie has notched 11 points in 29 games played for the Dukes.

The 6'3”, 185 lb left winger has three points in his last

three games for Wellington and is starting to look the part of a major junior player.

Looking more comfortable with each passing game, Burnie has earned the trust of Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams, becoming a part of penalty killing tandem with fellow forward Griffin McCarty and picking up some powerplay time if the prime unit of Luc Brown, Dylan Mascarin and Ben Sokay come up dry in the front half of an opposition's two minute minor.

“I think from Day 1 of our season, he's been a guy that has stepped in from minor midget hockey and not missed a beat,” Abrams said of Burnie. “He's played well

in all situations for us so I'm not surprised that they want to give him a couple of games during the break.”

Size, ability and an aptitude to play well on both sides of the disc must have the Frontenacs dreaming about Burnie's potential for next season and a three game audition might make sense if the player is penciled into the 2016-2017 lineup.

“I haven't heard a lot from Kingston but that's my understanding that he will play three games during the break,” Abrams said.

That means Burnie should be back in Wellington's lineup when they visit the Stouffville Spirit on Saturday night.

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athlete in the provincial meet for the first time in many years as Grade 9 runner Amelia McKinney made it to the event at Duntroon, just outside Collingwood. McKinney placed 196th of 306 midget runners with a time of 15:31. She qualified with an 11th-place finish at the COSSA final in Cramahe Township. n The PEFHT welcomed Richard Christie, a former executive director of the Kingston Family Health Team, to serve as its interim executive director. President Dr. Helen Cluett said that outgoing executive director MacLaren made contact with Christie to ensure the organization had effective leadership in the wake of her departure. n Quaiff sent letters to QHC chair Anderson and health minister Dr. Eric Hoskins, asking that QHC’s 2016-2017 operating plan that includes the reduction of six positions at PECMH not be approved until the Ministry of Health and Long-Term care investigates the effect of the cuts. In total, the QHC proposal would see 162 positions eliminated and 78 created for a net loss of 84 employees.

n The Wellington Dukes moved back into the upper echelon of the OJHL’s Northeastern Conference with a five-game winning streak.

Coach and general manager Marty Abrams attributed the uptick to improved discipline and specialty teams as well as the solid goaltending provided by Olivier Lefreniere and Anthony Popovic. Veteran Luc Brown was also a big part of the team’s success as the Union College-bound forward found himself leading the league in scoring late in the month. nThe PECI Senior Basketball Panthers were one point away from a COSSA gold medal and their first OFSAA trip.

Hosting the COSSA championship, the Panthers beat Cobourg in the semifinal, then advanced to face the Peterborough St. Peter Saints in the final. The Panther led by a point with 19 seconds remaining and had possession. Following a well executed inbounds pass, however, the Saints stop the point and made the go-ahead basket.

Despite the loss, the Panthers have high hopes for next season. Garden said all but DECEMBER one of his players plan to return and there are six strong junior players ready to make n PELA CFDC and First Stone Venture Partners, the players the jump. n PECI had a cross country behind the $10-million Upper

THREE-PEAT Kenyan Gilbert Kiptoo again showed his domi-

nance on the County Marathon course as he easily captured the Boston Marathon qualifying race for a third consecutive year in ideal conditions in early October. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Canada Equity Fund announced they had struck a partnership with Ryerson University. The deal allowed the partners to work with Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone incubator to identify recruit technology start-ups to Prince Edward County.

It also allowed those companies located here to draw on equipment and expertise at Ryerson as well as its Magnet program for staff recruiting.

The university also intends to study entrepreneurship in rural areas of eastern Ontario to see if the factors for success are similar to those in urban areas like Toronto. Picton’s

example would likely be used as a blueprint for other eastern Ontario communities.

PELA CFDC executive director called the deal a “win-win” venture which came together after the Upper Canada Equity Fund gave out its first $900,000 to Open Ocean Apps and Komodo OpenLab, both companies that were started at Ryerson. n Participants in the municipality’s development forum said the process was a constructive one. After meeting at Highline Hall, private planning consultant Brendan O’Connor said he was pleased the County was looking to improve its commu-

nication and staffing support for developers.

While developers saw potential in the county with an influx of retirees, but said that lack of support, red tape, and cost were challenges to creating development in the county. The information will come back to council in a staff report. n Joe Hache, an avid chronicler of the Prince Edward County wine scene, was about to reach a broader market with stories from local wineries. He reached a deal with the Food Channel in the United States to produce a series of short vignettes with the help of producer Chris Cochrane.

The first set of stories, which were produced to fit into a half-hour magazine show, would be shown on the channel’s web site. If they generated enough hits, the development of a televised feature was possible.

Hache’s first set of stories featured local industry personalities Norm Hardie, Sherry Karlo, Tony Auciello, Caroline Granger, Maggie Belcastro, Rob and Shelly Peck, and Catherine Langlois. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees continued as a must-visit destination as part of many families’ Christmas traditions. With 191 items up for bid, a successful Second Time Around Bou-

tique, and a baking and preserves sale that sold out early, new chair Jack Starkey said he felt confident the $30,000 fundraising goal for the hospital’s Life Saver Campaign would be reached. Starkey said countless volunteers offer assistance to make the weekend event a success. n County songwriters Suzanne Pasternak, Mark Despault, and Tom Leighton were able to see one of their songs viewed by 300,000 people during the Boston Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Pasternak was writing a children’s book about Massachusetts came to the rescue in the wake of the Halifax explosion of 1917. In gratitude, Nova Scotians sent a 50-foot Christmas tree to Boston the next year. In the 1970s, Nova Scotia decided to make the gesture an annual event.

After collaborating with her colleagues, Pasternak pitched the song to officials with both cities and found there was lots of interest. Ultimately, Pasternak joined the Nova Scotia Mass Choir to perform the song at a ceremony with the Nova Scotian premier to send the tree south.

Their performance was aired on ABC television and on large screens at the Boston tree lighting ceremony.

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APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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NEW APPLIANCES

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Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

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For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also.

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pETS

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CARS ANd TRuCKS

AuTO pARTS, new and used auto parts, tires. Napanee Auto Recycling Inc. Call Dan, 613-354-3838.

GREAT vEHICLES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warranty and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).

FOR RENT

1 1/2 bEdROOM Unit close to town, 3pc bath, bedroom on 2nd floor, $925 includes utilities, yard and storage outbuilding, first/last/ references required. Available. 613476-8052.

1 bEdROOM apartment, in floor heating, separate entrance, lots of parking, $900 all inclusive, internet & satellite also available, non-smoking, available Feb. 1, call Frank 613503-4683.

2 bEdROOM - fully renovated from top to bottom with High-End fixtures and materials. 1 Large Bedroom + Smaller 1 Bedroom or Office/Den, Main Floor Apartment, new Appliances and Materials incl. dishwasher, hardwood flooring, tub/ shower. Private Front and Side Entrances with porches.Parking available and included. Coin Op Laundry in building ,hydro is extra (heated by electric, but all are new more efficient baseboards),water is included,no pets,no smoking in apartment building (smoking outside only), King Street (one back of main street). Email pictonapartments@bell.net for more information or to arrange a viewing or Text to 613-391-7123. If calling please do so between 5:00pm-7:30pm.

2 bEdROOM basement apartment, fridge/stove/water included $975 all inclusive, first/last required. 613645-2157.

2 bEdROOM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613476-3666.

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2 bEdROOM, 2 levels, 2 bath apartment close to downtown with all amenities, huge backyard and lots of parking. First/last and references. $750+hydro. 613-484-0828.

3 bEdROOM bungalow in Picton, close to all amenities, $800 monthly plus all utilities. References required.

Available Feb 1st. Reply in writing to 4 Spring St. Picton, ON K0K 2T0 3 bEdROOM home, 20 minutes from town, close to Provincial Park, $1000/month plus 613-476-2591.

3 bEdROOM house, $1000mo. + utilities near Picton, 613-267-7873. bRIGHT 1 bedroom Picton apartment available January 1. Second floor, common entrance area to all 4 apartments, open concept kitchen & living room, parking possible, water including, hydro extra (electric heat), no pets, no smoking. 14 Elizabeth Street, just off Main Street. Text/Call 613-391-7123 or email: pictonapartments@bell.net for more information or to arrange a viewing. Prefer calls between 5:00-7:30pm only.

FAIRWAy ApARTMENTS, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $975 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613-438-1611 GROuNd FLOOR 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance, suitable for senior, includes cable, heat, hydro, stove/fridge, $800 monthly. No smoking, no pets.

Phone 613-476-2674 ROOM & bOARd. 1 bedroom furnished in a family home. All on one level, no stairs, available now for $800 per month, includes all utilities, plus meal and laundry, Call 613-476-3061.

SMALL 2 bedroom home on Hill Street, harbour view, attached garage, $1100.00 monthly, plus utilities. Available February 1st. 613-476-4696 WAupOOS 2 bedroom, newly renovated, 2 full baths, new kitchen appliances, wood burning fire place, large deck with water view, large out building. See pictures on kijiji ad #1119835051.$1200 monthly plus utilities. Yearly rental contract preferred. References required. 613403-0067 for more information

WANTEd TO buy WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances picked up free and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, lawn cutting, garage & basement cleaning

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WANTEd

MINT ANd used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 SMALL SquARE Bales of straw 613-393-2254.

WANTEd STANdING Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

PICTON & WELLINGTON INDOOR STORAGE Boats, Campers, RVs, Trailers, Marine & Vehicle Storage 613-813-4402 davin@reach.net

Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

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Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement.

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A WINTER dAy is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021

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Includes: All equipment (recently etested) 60 Ton salt/sand mix Client list Serious Inquires only 613-770-5820 or email: jaw.l@live.ca

SHEILA bRuSHEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.Now taking bookings for Christmas parties. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613393-5021.

RODGER ANDERSON

RECYCLABLES

Rubbish Removal Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc.

Appliances

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HELp WANTEd

SEASONAL FARM labourers, April to October 2016. Duties to include: Pruning, planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. Full time 7 days per week. Must have transportation. Wage $11.25/hr. Send resume to Waupoos Cider Co. Box 6241 Picton, ON K0K 2T0.

SEASONAL FARM Labourers.

May-Oct 2016. Duties include planting, weeding, harvesting, heavy lifting, bending for long periods, in all weather. Must have own transportation Pay $11.25 per hour. Please send resume to Laundry Farms c/o Terry Laundry 530 Cty Rd. 1 Picton K0K 2T0 or Fax 613-476-7128 or EMAIL jeanorm@aol.com

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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Pellet Stoves

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MISSING CAT

Lost Manx Cat named “Max”.

Lost in Picton on Main St. West near LCBO. He is a 9 yr. old, 20 lbs male tabby, grey with dark stripes/streaks and large white patch on his chest and a black streak down his back. No Tail. He has been neutered and vaccinated. No collar when lost.

Information to and from H. Jackson 613-476-5026 or hughj@bell.net

CRONKWRIGHT, Andy

In loving memory of a dear father & grandfather who passed away December 31, 2005.

Dad is such a special word A word that brings to mind, A big warm smile, a helping hand, A way of being kind, Devotion to the family, A word of patience too, “Dad” is such a special word, Because it stands for “you” Always remembered by Andy, Penny, Rebecca & Ryan and Josh

KENNEdy, In loving memory of our parents Cecil Sept. 1998, Fern Dec. 2007 and our sister Alfreda Dec. 1937.

A stream can have no ending, For the ocean never ends.

A path winds on, through we can’t always see around its bends.

Our view must stop Where earth meets sky, But both stretch on and on.

We cannot see our loved ones, Still, we know they are not gone, For God has promised us a home, Through all eternity.

Where life and love continue, Far beyond what we can see.

Loved and always remembered by Clarence, Rosemarie Kennedy, Robert & Winona May and families.

MAy, Tom. January 2, 1997.

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Love Joan, Patti,David, Penny and families.

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OSTRANDER, Leland. in loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed away December 30, 2006.

As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near.

Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever.

Loved always, Mary and family WADFORTH- Gordon & Marie. in loving memory of a dear father and mother who passed away December 26 & December 28, 2010. they say there is no reason they say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

Loved and sadly missed by your daughter Brenda, son-in-law Hendrik Zantingh and family.

DEATHS

GREVERS, Diane

“i have fought the good fight; i have finished the race, i have kept the faith” - 2 timothy 4:7. At the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday December 23rd, 2015, Diane (Hanna Berendina nee Ruessink) in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John Grevers (2013). Dear mother of Mary and the late Al Griffith (2015) Woodstock, Henry Grevers (Nancy Calic)Woodstock, Grace (Harry) Schipper Straffordville, Bernice (tim) Bentum Woodstock, ingrid (Bill) Los Listowel and mother-in-law of Mary Lou tannerGrevers Woodstock. Loved Oma of Jennie, Jay (Necole), Ryan (Corinna), Brandon (Holly), Lindsay (James), Erica (Paul), Laura, Darryl (Krystal), Anita, timothy (Carolyn), Heidi (Matthew), Denise, Emily, Robin (Joel), Rosanna (Sean), Derek (Chandra), Megan, Janelle and loving great oma to 28 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty and Bert Schelhaas of Beachville, Gerda, Riek, Annie, Sieny (Rudolf), Leis (Gerrit) all of the Netherlands, two sisters-in law Riek and Riek and brother-in-law Willem (Jo) all of the Netherlands. Dear sister-in law of Gerhard and Dine Grevers of Woodstock. Predeceased by her two brothers Willem and Henk and several brothers-in-laws and sisterin law also of the Netherlands.

Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519539-0004, on Sunday December 28th, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. the funeral service will be held at the Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 410 Lansdowne Ave., Woodstock, on Monday December 28th, 2015 - 11am., with Reverend Ralph Koops and Pastor Doug VandeKamp officiating. interment to follow in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. if desired and in honour of Diane’s life, memorial contributions to the Woodstock Hospital or the Woodstock Christian School, would be appreciated. Personal online condolences at www.brockandvisser.com

KIRBY, Leo Malcolm

November 23, 1942 - December 22, 2015 Surrounded by his family at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on tuesday December 22nd, 2015. Leo Kirby of Church Street, Picton at the age of 73.

Beloved husband of the late Shirley.

Dear father of Cheryl and her husband Paul Kerr of Picton, Janice and her husband terry Daley of Picton and Chris and his wife Julie of Cherry Valley. Dear brother of Paul and his wife Janet of Bloomfield and Mike and his wife June of trenton and the late Douglas. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Victoria, tyler, Curtis, Jessica, travis, Alanah and Kasey. A graveside service will be held at the Cherry Valley Cemetery on Wednesday December 30th, at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. if desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, ON www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Rest in Peace

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DEATHS

JOHNSON, Michael James

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday December 26, 2015, Mike Johnson of tweed, at the age of 36. Loved son of Louise Blemkie and step-son of Peter Blemkie. Loving father of Coreta Johnson, grandson of Elsie and the late Alferd Johnson and step-grandson of Barb and Cecil Blemkie. Mike will be sadly missed by his partner Barb McEwen as well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Johnson rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613-476-5571.

Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday January 2 at 11 am. followed by interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. Major Dean Locke to officiate. if desired, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Fondation would be appreciated. (cheques only, please). the family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 10 am. until service time.

FUNERAL HOME & CREMAtiON CENtRE

613-476-5571

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

McNAMEE, David Garry Nelson

Passed away peacefully with his family at Hospice Prince Edward on Friday December 25, 2015, Garry McNamee, formerly of Picton, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Ryckman) and loved father of tony and his wife Colleen of Ajax and Cindy McNamee and her partner Jonathan Meisner of Calgary.

Proud grandfather of Sean, Jaydyn, Nicholas and Logan and brother of Dona (Don Geggie), Richard (Diane), terry and Judy Regis. Mr. McNamee rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton, ON. Celebration of Life took place at the Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre on Wednesday December 30 from 1 to 4 pm. with a remembrance service at 2 pm. led by the Reverend Audrey Whitney.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations to the transplant Advocate Association of Kingston or Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated. (cheques only, please) www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

MARKLAND, Joan Ann Yvone

the world lost one of its sweetest, most gentle souls in the morning of Monday, December 28th, 2015.

Joan Markland (nee tripp) of Bethel Rd was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully at her home, in her 81st year. She has touched the lives and souls of everyone around her and her presence in our life is a gift for which we will always cherish. Joan was a dedicated and loving wife of almost 63 years to Ron Markland "Father of 10." Extraordinary, loving mother of Judy Brown, Dorothy Vandenburg (Dennis), Ron (Mary), Jerry "Pork" (Brenda), Rick (Nila), Jackie, Cheryl, Bryan "Buck" (Barb), tim (Laurie), Dennis (Steve), Kim who she loved as a daughter. Cherished and loved by her grandchildren Chris, Jamie, Jeff, Darcie, Ashley, tammy, Norman, tyler, Bobby-Jo, Nicole, Justin, Marissa, Britain, Kade and Jonathon, as well as her 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Bobby irvine (Vera), Jack tripp, Karen insley (Roy), Nancy Prince (Art), sister-in-law of Heather irvine. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Verna irvine and her brother Ralph irvine. Joan leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, compassion, guidance, patience and humor. She truly made a impact on the lives that she touched. Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on thursday, December 31st at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynne Watson and Rev. Jamie Harwood to officiate. interment to follow at Cherry Valley Cemetery. if desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

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PUITTINEN, Genesta Eulalie

Peacefully at the H J McFarland Memorial Home on Saturday December 26, 2015, Genesta Puittinen (nee Goodwin) formerly of Cressy, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late LeRoy Melvyn Puittinen. Loved mother of David and his wife Nora of Oshawa and Dale and his wife terri of Gravenhurst. Dear grandmother of Mai Lyn, Kate, Kyle (Meghan) and Brandon (Amber), greatgrandmother of Jacob, Jordan and Jackson and sister of Audrey and the late Kathleen and Milledge.

Mrs. Puittinen rested at theWhattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton.Memorial Service will be held at Cressy United Church on Saturday January 2 at 2 pm. followed by interment in Cressy United Church Cemetery. the Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating.Memorial donations to the PECMH Foundation or the Cressy United Church Cemetery would be appreciated. (cheques only, please). the family will receive friends at the church from 1 pm. Saturday until Service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

HELP WANTED

MARINE SUMMER STUDENT POSITION AVAILABLE

(Prince Edward County) The Ontario Provincial Police in Prince Edward County are currently seeking an applicant to fill a position in the Summer Employment Program 2016, for the Prince Edward Marine Unit.

The applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 24, an Ontario resident, eligible to work in Canada, be a high school, post-secondary or graduate student and must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license with full privileges. Interested persons can apply between the 4th of January 2016 and the 16th of February 2016.

How to apply: • Apply online at http://www.ontraio.ca/careers • Find student job ads by selecting ‘Student’ under the ‘Select career Level’ field • Complete an online application and attach your cover letter and resume For tips on how to complete the application, refer to the Student Application Tip Sheet. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager.

Contact: Constable Sean Guscott Prince Edward County OPP Phone: 613-476-2151

Call 613-476-3201 to advertise your Auction in The Picton Gazette

AUCTION SALE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2016 - 9:30 A.M.

8th ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY AUCTION SALE AT SOUTH FREDERICKSBURG HALL An excellent selected sale of collectables i.e. Texaco gas pump; Ruth Brooks art & others; crocks; tin signs; decoys; fishing tackle; milk bottles; oil lamps; wooden phones; china, glass; Gibbard tea wagon; tin toys & much more.

Please go to www.lambertauctions.ca for list & pictures.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing DOORS OPEN AT 8 A.M. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net

Babies of 2015!

POWELL, Daniel Gordon, CD

October 5, 1954 - December 21, 2015 Peacefully, at Kingston General Hospital, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Beloved partner of Ann Marie Bacon. Proud and loving father of Geoff (Leanne), tyler, Craig and Scott. Devoted grandpa to Alyssa.

Missed and remembered by his brother, tony Powell, and his sisters Donna Graham and Jackie Powell-Loree. Predeceased by his parents, Gordon and Petronella (née Lekx). Dan was born in Lindsay, Ontario, and grew up on a farm near Arthur, Ontario, where he developed his love of nature and strong sense of family. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 18 years, and worked as an it professional at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston for 17 years.

He enjoyed many travels with Ann Marie, and was an avid concertgoer and photography buff. His time spent with family was his greatest joy. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service was held at the James Reid Funeral Home in Kingston, Ontario, on tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. With family and friends received from 1 - 1:45 p.m. in lieu of flowers, donations to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Luke Justin April 17, 2015 7 lbs, 1 oz 2:48pm Emma and Noah

We can’t wait to see the babies born in 2015!

Here’s your opportunity to show off those little ones (just a little).

We will be publishing our Annual Showcase of Babies on Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Just bring in, or email your baby’s colour picture, along with the information below on or before January 20, 2016! Don’t miss out!

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1600

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Baby’s Name: _________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Weight: _____________________Time: ____________________

Parents’ Names: _______________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

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n Deputy fire chief Robert Rutter spoke to councillors about a study on two-way communications the municipality commissioned consultants Fraser, Popovski & Associates to perform in 2014. The study indicated problems with tower placement and interference created issues for communication within the fire department. A $450,000 cost to upgrade fire communications by relocating towers and upgrading the communications system to allow simulcasting was forwarded to 2016 budget deliberations. The study suggested that the work may also be done for a lesser amount if some existing equipment is used. n Council supported a 1.27per-cent increase in its remuneration as indexed to the Consumer Price Index. Harrison said he wouldn’t support the raise because he felt it wasn’t necessary. n A Paul Street convenience store was robbed by an armed suspect in the early morning hours. The male suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The store clerk complied and was not hurt in the robbery. Within a week, an Elizabeth St. computer store was also targeted.

Bandits broke in during the night and stole laptop computers and cellular phones. n CCSAGE filed notice of its

judicial review of the Green Energy Act and the White Pines Wind Project with the Ontario divisional court in Ottawa. Its affidavit evidence exceeded 1,500 pages. n Falling consumption paired with increasing costs made an increase in water and wastewater rates likely. Consultant Andrew Grunda of Watson & Associates led councillors through an updated water and wastewater study that showed the municipality faces an annual services revenue shortfall of about $2.3 million.

He said rates must be adjusted to address infrastructure needs through to 2033 and replenish depleted reserves by 2025. The increases suggested wealth see single semidetached homes face an average increase of $70 annually in baser rate and consumption charges. This year, the average home pays $1,300 for those services. In 2033, the projections suggest an average annual bill of $2,037 for water and wastewater.

Grunda said consumption over the past five years has been significantly lower than projected, which has led to the shortfall in revenue. n The Dukes extended their winning streak to eight games, moving into third place in the standings. The streak would ultimately end after Wellington secured points in nine straight. Once again, the Pickering Panthers

were the Dukes’ nemesis. n Wellington-based digital marketing company Yeeboo Digital turned its attention to its own community, offering its services to help the Storehouse Foodbank refresh its dated web site. The Storehouse board of directors hoped its enhanced online presence would bring more awareness of the many services it provides . n A group sought council’s approval to bring about 500 natural history specimens to Ameliasburgh Heritage Village. The Jake de Vries Collection Group committed to raise about $253,000 to house the specimens in Amleiasburgh, which includes a reserve of $85,000 for future maintenance of the green barn. The County pre-approved $22,000 from its 2017 capital budget to assist with the purchase of exhibition cases and interpretive materials if funding for the project was secured.

Museum staff identified the project as a means to revitalize the museum by bringing a signature collection to the village.

The specimens were collected by a post-Second World War immigrant to the county. n The ERT panel hearing regarding possible mitigation of the anticipated harm to Blanding’s turtles caused by the Ostrander Point Wind Energy Project formally wrapped up with its final witness, scientist Shawn Taylor,

giving testimony. The legal teams involved, representing the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, approval holder Gilead Power, and the MOECC were to submit written summations to panelists Robert Wright and Heather Gibbs by Jan. 15 when final verbal arguments will be made. The panel will then deliberate and write a final decision on the proposal. n The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary became the second donor to reach the Humanitarian level on the hospital’s donor wall, following the estate of Donald and Ida MacSteven. The recognition came as the auxiliary raised over $1 million for the hospital’s foundation since 1999. A recent donation of $150,000 put the group over the top. A number of past presidents were on hand to celebrate the achievement.

The donor recognition celebration saw some 21 plaques added to the donor wall, including the first Grand Benefactor plaque ($250,000 to $499,999) for the estate of Fred and Irene Collyer. An additional 43 names were added to an LED screen built into the wall to recognize donors giving between $1,000 and $4,999. n Council set its 2016 budget with $32.3 million in tax-supported operating costs and $44.9 million in capital spending. The bottom line was a 4.4per-cent levy increase that

translated into a 2.5-per-cent tax increase when growth was factored in.

The operating budget included transfers to reserves for capital renewal totalling $5.07 million. The budget included about $218,000 in cash and in-kind grants and the creation of two new staff positions in IT and data collection at a cost of $135,000.

The capital budget included significant infrastructure and roads spending, with projects on County Rds 3 and 49 among the major items.

Hepburn said the budget maintains service levels and addresses community needs.

He indicated the municipality remained fiscally responsible

while facing pressure from increasing operating costs.

Wages and benefits will increased by $520,000 next year, the County’s recycling contract increased by $130,000 and winter control spending was increased by $214,000 over 2015. n Essroc appeared in Picton court to plead guilty to a pair of charges related to Environmental Protection Act violations. The charges related to an incident on April 5 when the cement plant allowed an emission of dust to enter the air and failed to report that emission to the MOECC in a forthwith and fulsome way.

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The fines from the offences totalled $200,000 plus $50,000 in victim surcharges.

Essroc senior vice-president of human resources said the company reached an agreement with the MOECC to move forward with a dust emission strategy. The plan includes a US$2-million investment in improvements in emissions control technology at the plant. n Some councillors expressed concern about the number of community grants handed out, and in particular, the number of grants over $5,000. Forrester recommended reducing all grant requests by five-to-15 per cent, noting that many of the same groups are coming to council as a line item every year, rather than finding ways to sustain themselves. n The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board re-elected Prince Edward south trustee Dwayne Inch for

a fifth consecutive term as its chairman. Vice-chair Lucille Kyle, the North Hastings representative, was also re-elected to her position. Prince Edward north trustee Jennifer Cobb was elected chair of the program and human resources committee. n Community Care For Seniors announced plans to vacate its longtime office space at The Armoury to move into the recently vacated Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health offices at 74 King Street. Board chair Margaret Werkhoven cited an increase in space for programming and better access to free parking as two reasons to make the move, which would be complete by Feb. 8. The health unit moved its services to the PEFHT office at 35 Bridge St. Dec. 1. n Local power boating legend Rick Fralick was inducted into the Canadian Boating Federation’s hall of fame. The Green Point resident built his first

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three-point hydroplane at age 16 and became well known as a racer, boat builder, and parts distributor. n Council turned down a request to fund an additional staff position — a registered practical nurse care co-ordinator — at H. J. McFarland Memorial Home. The position carried a salary request of $70,300 in wages and benefits.

The request came following a resident quality inspection report Nov. 10 that included 20 written notices of non-compliance under the Long-Term Care Homes Act and four compliance orders.

Several deficiencies dealt with the maintenance and implementation of plans of care for residents.

Gale said he didn’t support the position because the County was already paying Saint Elizabeth Health Care $600,000 to provide administration for two years. He felt the service provider should be paying for that staffing. Cor-

porate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull argued, however, the position was crucial to the home’s administration and to its eligibility for funding. She said currently, 99 per cent of documentation is being done by personal support workers.

Council did include $6.1 million for operating expenditures, including $717,627 in its 2016 budget. The capital budget included expenditures at the home for network cabling, flooring, spa revitalization, new window coverings, furnishing revitalization, sales, and resident lifts. n Council had a chance to react to the Nov. 10 resident quality inspection at the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home.

When staff brought forward a report summarizing the province’s concerns, councillor simply voted to receive the report, noting that a further report on the administration of the home would be coming forward in January.

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Jennings says, “The way to avoid this problem is for farmers to create a buffer strip of vegetation between the land being actively farmed and the water’s edge. Having a buffer acts as a filter for the surface water that runs off the land into our waterways. It also holds sediment and soils in place preventing it from washing away. We are expanding a Belleville program to help Napanee region farmers deal with this problem.”

Quinte Conservation introduced a voluntary pilot project designed to financially compensate agricultural landowners who farm next to Potter’s Creek in the fall of 2015. The program is now expanding to the Napanee River. Funding will be provided as an incentive to leave flood prone areas and the river’s edge in a natural condition. Quinte Conservation is proposing to lease the land immediately adjacent to the Napanee River and take it out of tillage and crop production in order to protect the valuable soil resource. Staff will be available to assist the landowners through the process of establishing a buffer and will find out if funding is possible to plant native trees and shrubs.

Jennings adds, “The Napanee River has been identified as a contributor to phosphorus and nutrient loadings into the Bay of Quinte. We are interested in reducing phosphorus and nutrient loading as they directly contribute to the growth of algae particularly, harmful blue-green algae blooms. Landowners with agricultural property bordering on the Napanee River can play a key role in the reduction of phosphorus, nutrient loading and erosion leading to a healthier environment for the entire community.”

Quinte Conservation staff will be sending out information on the new program to agricultural landowners and will also be visiting them with information. This project was undertaken with the financial support of Environment Canada and in partnership with the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan.

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony.

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Quaff pleaded for patience from the public in front of a large number of people who filled the council chambers, adding council would give its devoted, dedicated attention to the home. Gale said he felt some staff had been wrongly thrown under the bus, adding he’d come to the meeting intending to make a motion to part ways with Saint Elizabeth Health Care.

Joy Vervoort spoke on behalf of the home’s family council and said she’s noticed a deterioration in communication since Saint Elizabeth assumed administrative duties. She also said there had been a dour change in the mood at the home in recent months.

- The municipality adopted a total 2016 water and wastewater budget of $7,334,710 and a capital budget of $5,391,000. Those costs were to be bourne by 3,890 users on two systems.

The County also committed to

strike an ad-hoc committee to study ways to find efficiencies in its flawed system. n Sorbara indicated the work had begun to demolish the interior of the Royal Hotel, which was the first phase in his reconstruction project. He was optimistic all work on the 28-room boutique hotel would be completed in time for a fall 2017 opening. n Council gave the go-ahead for the County to enter into a development reimbursement agreement with wpd Canada for the White Pines project.

Quaiff said the agreement would allow the County to recoup some costs associated with reviewing the traffic management plan for the project. n Wellington fans were able to see some high-end Junior A hockey with exhibition games featuring Team USA and Team Canada East in the World Junior A Challenge and the OJHL all-stars and a team from the Czech Republic.

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Set in a popular family community, this home is a great opportunity for someone to get into the market. Lots of room for a family, includes a garage and all set on a quiet cul-de-sac. Property sold `as is` and Seller has no knowledge of UFFI warranty. All measurements & lot size are approx.only. Buyer to verify realty taxes. Vendor makes no representation or warranty regarding any information and will not be responsible for any error in measurement, description or cost to maintain property. Buyer agrees to conduct his own investigations and satisfy himself as to any easements/rights of way which may affect the property. Easy to show and early closing is possible! $144,900 MLS QR21506797 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features are intact, and a recent renovation has updated this home to realize it`s full potential. Lower unit has two bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, family room with dining, and a more formal living room. Bright windows and views of the yard complement the space. The upper unit is drenched in sunshine through the many bright windows and features a large washroom, spacious bedrooms and living room, and kitchen.

Lovely flooring, tall ceilings and an airy, open flow make this space very easy to live in. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities, including restaurants, shopping and dining. $229,000 QR21506266 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $229,900 MLS 550640027 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Perfect one-level living in the country. This home offers the ultimate in privacy, set back from the road with nice mature trees out front and fruit trees scattered around the property. 3 bedrooms, an open concept living, dining and kitchen. Main floor laundry. Mudroom entryway. Heated by a propane fireplace with electric baseboards as backup. A full crawlspace with poured floor offers dry storage and the potential for a propane forced-air heating system. Large front deck with awning structure.

Double garage with space for a workshop. Enjoy the quiet country setting only 15 minutes to Picton - close to Waupoos, Lake on the Mountain, and many wineries, cider companies, cheese factories etc $250,000 MLS QR21505324 Gail Forcht**

This solid 40 year old brick side-split would be the perfect fit for those looking to enter the growing and profitable summer rental market or for those who simply want to live within minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. This family home is situated on a nice level lot, offers a large living room with a cozy fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large outbuilding. This is truly a gem! $269,000 MLS QR21507389 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features an elevated building site and a gentle slope to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS QR21505269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Fabulous cottage with spectacular panoramic views. Quiet private lane and large lot. level waterfront, great for swimming or boating! Great room with wood stove for 4-season use. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths providing room for the whole family. Currently rented seasonally as a vacation retreat. Patio, dock, and a welcoming hammock at the shore. Come enjoy a private piece of Prince Edward County waterfront! $288,000 MLS QR21506162 Gail Forcht**

Fabulous location on a double lot! 8 year old 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wraparound covered verandah, open two-story great room with wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master suite with 4 piece ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and powder room. Bright and airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to the verandah and a great back deck. Water views over the reach. New Double Garage with space for a workshop. Walk to the resident`s beach and boat launch.

Brand new High Efficiency Propane Furnace Fall 2014! Close to marina, wineries, cheese factories and farmer`s markets. $289,000 MLS QR21502851 Gail Forcht**

Utterly alluring country home, sits on 4.2 acres, perfect for naturalists and Kayakers! Charming woodland trails and mature trees lead you to the deck and marshfront. Big, bright Zen-like spaces inside featuring reclaimed plank floors, woodstove, and wonderful natural light. One-of-a-kind! $379,000 MLS 550090269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. `The Smithfield` offers 1,780 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 MLS QR21506065 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Fabulous retreat overlooking Picton Bay. 2 bedrooms. Bright sunroom and deck.

Open concept great room offers updated kitchen and dining room with natural gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Front office doubles as spare bedroom. Updated wiring and many upgrades. Incredible views. Walking distance to everything in town, on a great quiet street. $428,000 MLS QR21505286 Gail Forcht**

The perfect place to be close to everything in your own private oasis. Well-built stonefaced home on 1.3 acres. Full wheelchair accessibility. 2+ bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms - Great room with wood burning stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and spacious deck. Elevator to large workshop area, utilities and garage bays. Walk to the bistro and restaurant at Lake on the Mountain. Provincial park access to the lake for swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Only 8 minutes to Picton. 2 mins to the Ferry. $450,000 MLS QR21503541 Gail Forcht**

13 & 21 BRIDGE ST, PICTON WARD, Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the 'town hill', with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision!

Full town services to the lots and zoning is Core Commercial-very flexible. $499,000 MLS QR21506304 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Canadiana style Century home that offers room for the family or as a B & B. 23.9 acres with over 600 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Large hip barn that had one half of the loft converted into a studio. 3 other outbuildings as well as a place to store your tractor and equipment! Gabled verandah and deck at the rear. New kitchen and pellet stove in the family room. 2 centre hall plans with one staircase dated back to circa 1835. $878,000 MLS 550870066 Gail Forcht**

Your own, all-inclusive resort minutes from Belleville! Seven remarkably quiet acres with mature trees, sprawling lawns, and exquisite landscaping! Add a pool and watch the sailboats drift by on the Bay of Quinte! Sophisticated stone executive home features three levels of wonderful family space including 4+1 bedrooms, a main floor den and family room, and expansive games areas. Triple garage, too! Early possession is possible. $1,050,000 MLS QR21506294 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Elegant and welcoming, the Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada - and no wonder! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained, its thirteen rooms offer private ensuite baths, and its fiftyseat restaurant and patio is one of the County`s busiest. Classic 1878 Victorian on 1.07 acres with parking for 24 cars. Substantial upgrades and renovations since 2002. Beautiful reception areas and exquisite detail throughout. Situated among other impressive historical buildings on Picton`s Main Street. Impressive financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! $2,600,000 MLS QR21500909 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Milford Millpond Views! Appealing 1-acre building lot features gently rolling terrain and stunning bucolic views. Enjoy village life with a great country feel! Certainly one of the prettiest lots currently available, this one will have you dreaming of your new home in The County! $45,000 MLS QR21506877 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

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Nestled among mature, stately maple trees, privacy abounds in this Prince Edward County property. Set on 5 1/2 acres with 360ft of waterfront, you and your friends and family will enjoy gorgeous views, boating, fishing and swimming on this protected waterway. $899,000---- MLS 550430098 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

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This fully brick 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom waterfront home is on 2.9 acres with mature trees for complete privacy. The home is a bungalow with a fully finished walk out basement, large guest suite above the garage, a detached 4 1/2 bay garage for all the water toys, decks off of every room that face the water to capture the views and outdoor living to the fullest. The decks have all been replaced with maintenance free composite decking, newer kitchen, large separate dining room, living room and family room with fireplace on the main floor and on the lower level. The home is located on the Bay of Quinte with all the amenities of Quinte West and Belleville, while enjoying the lifestyle of County living. $899,000 MLS QR21501073 Lori Slik*

Darlene Eldridge Broker

www.lauriegruer.com

www.countyteam.com

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL www.asenseofplace.ca

Gail Forcht Broker

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

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

www.monicaklingenberg.com

www.homeinthecounty.com

www.lauriegruer.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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The Picton Gazette

The Elizabeth Crombie Sales Team 613.476.2700 104 Main Street, Picton 1.877.476.0096

Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative Tracey Dickson**

Suzanne White**

** Sales Representative & Licensed Assistant Trademarks owned or controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association. Used under licence.

WATERFRONT IMMACULATE WATERFRONT HOME $849,000 Beautifully landscaped property. This unique California style of home architecture is modern and clean. MLS®QR21505486

WATERFRONT NANTUCKET NORTH WITH GUEST HOUSE $1,749,000 Over 1300 feet of private shoreline and breathtaking views of Lake Ontario. 200 acre estate property. Sophisticated open-concept living space.

MLS®QR21505762

www.pictonhomes.com elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca

WATERFRONT A CABIN BY THE WATER $375,000 This 8.5 acre property has 1,374 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Single lane road to water with 3 season cabin with hydro & propane.

MLS®QR21500662

WATERFRONT HUFFS ROAD ESTATE $1,700,000 C. 1890 century brick 3 storey, Victorian home near the end of Huff’s Island Road with sweeping views of Muscote Bay. Great for entertaining. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, stately dining room and second level family room. MLS®QR21504735

WATERFRONT SPECTACULAR EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT HOME $985,000 On the Bay of Quinte.

Beautiful views of the waterfront and `The Bay`.

Open concept with particular focus on the water.

MLS®2142344

WATERFRONT 3413 COUNTY ROAD 13 $629,000 Canadian Architectural History with 275 feet of gorgeous, flat stone beach on Lake Ontario.

MLS®QR21506037

WATERFRONT QUIET CUL-DE-SAC $399,900 Welcoming family home with lots of space for family and friends. Ideal layout for entertaining. Full finished basement with rec room for the kids. Attached double garage with lots of storage. Private setting with lake views.

MLS®2143120

WATERFRONT LAKE CONSECON $499,900 Breathtaking views await you from this private brick waterfront home!

A perfect getaway to unwind, relax and enjoy!

MLS®QR21504859

HALF MOON BAY $499,000 delightful log house on 250 feet of waterfront.

Nestled below the fields and in a private location, this charming home has a great room and 2 bedrooms on the main floor and another bedroom upstairs in the loft.

MLS®QR21506169

WATERFRONT 3344 COUNTY ROAD 7 ROAD $735,000 Enjoy stunning sunsets from the front porch of this fabulous Victorian Brick circa 1882, with 38.5 acres and over 400 feet of waterfront.

MLS®QR21504031

WATERFRONT PRINYERS COVE WATERFRONT $199,900 Escape to your own private prime point of waterfront with 145 ft of excellent shoreline.

Enjoy swimming, fishing & boating!

MLS®2110830

WATERFRONT 39 HILL STREET, PICTON $267,500 What a gem! 1.5 storey home is walking distance to Prince Edward Yacht Club, Curling Club, community park and local hospital.

MLS® QR21507169

17 CTY RD 13 $524,900 Fabulous waterfront home with spectacular views of Waupoos Island, Smith's Bay & Prince Edward Bay. Perfect size for the retiring couple who love the outdoors!

MLS®QR21500532

BE IN THE HEART OF IT ALL IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY $349,000 3 bedroom home sitting in the midst of wineries, artisans, galleries, restaurants, shops and within 5 minutes of Picton and Bloomfield.

Bonus one bedroom apartment used for vacation rental.

MLS®QR21505285

SHEBA'S ISLAND $89,000 Well treed for privacy this building lot is approximately one acre and is on Sheba's Island.

Level open space. MLS®2142915

WATERFRONT BIG ISLAND NORTH ROAD $299,900 Lovely year round bungalow with 150 feet frontage on Bay of Quinte. Beautiful views overlooking the water and sensational sunsets!

Features open concept, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & detached 2 car heated garage.

MLS®550410074

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Charming, newer family home in the heart of Picton.

2 BR, 3 bath features open concept, huge kitchen, fenced yard. $379,000

HARTFORD AND STEIN GROUP REAL ESTATE

HOMEFINDER

AMBER PUTMAN C.C.B.W.

Beautiful custom built home features 4 BR, 3 bath, exposed stone wall, vaulted pine ceiling, granite counters, plus much more! $426,000

Lovely waterfront right outside the back door of this Glenora Road home. 6 BR, 3 bath with stone fireplace and in-law suite. $749,000

See more at www.hartfordandstein.com

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SANDY YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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The Picton Gazette REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

L ANTHORN

102 Main Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0

613-476-2100

3&5 York Street, Picton

155 Willis Road, Picton

123 County Road 34, Hallowell

3244 County Rd 8

ROW HOUSE A unique turn of the century building featuring two, three bedroom units. $159,900 MLS QR21406991

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING Upgraded one and a half storey home.

Nature lover’s paradise. $259,900 MLS QR21501117

MINUTES FROM PICTON Three bdrms, two bathrooms, family room with fireplace, three season room $175,000 MLS QR21507012

CENTURY HOME Large treed lot, view of Prince Edward Bay, in heart of Prince Edward County. $139,900 MLS QR21507530

2809 County Road 7

www.1917countyroad17.com

49 Factory Lane Lane West

13 McFarland Drive, Picton

APPROX. 800 FEET OF WATERFRONT Build your dream home on the ridge of this 9+ acre private, elevated, wooded property. $269,000 MLS QR21507594

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE 10 ac 350+ ft of shoreline on Black River.

Ideal private setting near water for home. $139,900 MLS QR21501933

ALMOST 600 FT OF WATERFRONT Variety of Zonings, 6 acres, 23,000 sq.ft. of existing 17 ft high ceiling industrial buildings. $1,550,000 MLS QR21507675

WAREHOUSE Includes tenant with 5 year lease.

40 foot x 40 foot building. $219,000 MLS 2142292

2076 County Road 8

6 London Avenue

172 Main, Wellington Ward

287 County Road 10

WELCOME TO PARADISE You can boast the best island views in Prince Edward County. $684,900 MLS QR21505319

WHY ARE YOU STILL RENTING? 4 Bedrooms, 2 bath home with attached garage. Great starter home. $179,900 MLS QR21507516

BEAUTIFUL PRINYERS COVE ESTATES Newly renovated building, large open living quarters. 18x20 commercial space, rented. $249,000 MLS QR21507415

GREAT BUILDING LOT Close to the thriving town of Picton.

Subject to severance of lot. $89,900 MLS QR21507607

61 Bogart Cres., Belleville

2938 CTY RD 10

1895 County Road 10

Church Street

JASON YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

BILL RORABECK Broker 613-476-2100

ELSIE WIERSMA Sales Rep 613-848-4810

STEVE SENSENSTEIN Sales Rep 613-885-1307

PAT BENSON MOORE Sales Rep 613-849-8501

Open House Sunday 2-4pm Lots of upgrades to this 4 bedrm/3 bath home, west end of Belleville, easy access to 401, CFB Trenton & Loyalist College. $234,900 MLS QR21506357

5 bedroom, 2 bath raised bungalow with detached 2 car garage.

View of Milford Pond. $279,000 MLS QR21507327

VACANT LAND

www.25johnson.com

www.westof333kellypec.com

www.27lakestreet.com

(A) SE OF BLACK RD BLACK RD Build your dream home on this 12.5 acre building lot with drilled well. $79,900 MLS QR21504190

25 JOHNSON ST Completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath century home with carriage house. $249,900 MLS 550610002

64+ acres of mature woods, open areas, 2 seasonal creeks, a pond, dug well and fruit trees. Short drive to Sandbanks! $165,000 MLS QR21503827

27 LAKE STREET Charming Picton home, numerous upgrades, on a lovely premium lot. $219,900 MLS 550660027

CAROL BROUGH Sales Rep 613-476-2100

PAUL GENTILE Broker 613-476-2100

VINCE MARTEL Sales Rep 613-476-2100

BILL GOODMAN Sales Rep 613-813-4573

HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026

ERIN FORESTELL Sales Rep 613-827-4456

STEVE KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-967-7216

CHARMING CENTURY HOME BUILDING LOT Spacious country home, original & new Opportunity to develop in Picton. 220 ft of features. Close to all the County has to offer. frontage on Church St by 3464 sq meters. $230,000 MLS QR21505805 $229,000 MLS QR21506564

KARI KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-921-7951

ERNIE MACMILLAN Sales Rep 613-476-2100

GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304

KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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Call RON NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

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Thank you for your patronage in 2015.

We look forward to helping you with your real estate needs in 2016!

Ron and Veronica

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker

Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900

Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587

www.homeinthecounty.com

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

Happy New Year!

Thank You for your Patronage in 2015!

We look forward to seeing you in 2016!

MARC OUELETTE, Sales Rep 613-849-8864 marc@remaxquinte.com

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Spacious bungalow set on 4 acres, in a central location on a quiet road. This spacious board and baton custom home boasts a fabulous open concept kitchen with an Island eating bar, large family room/fireplace and dining area. Beautiful hardwood floors. $425,000 MLS 550350106

COLLEEN GREEN, Sales Rep 613-476-6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca

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Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945

476-7893

6 Talbot Street, Picton

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Otto Buikema

Off: 613-476-3144 Fax: 613-476-2562 Cell: 613-967-9319 981 Cty Rd 8, Picton

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Plan No. SHSW00090

GORGEOUS CABIN

Stone and shingle siding echo the great outdoors in this design. A generous deck stretches along the back of the home.

Inside, a fireplacewarms up the living room. The eat-in kitchen provides plenty of work space and storage with a charming corner window sink. The masterbedroom enjoys a spacious walk-in closet and is serviced by a full bath with a dual-sink vanity. On the second level, two family bedroomsshare a full bath.

First Floor: 1,108 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 517 sq. ft.

Total: 1,625 sq. ft.

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Plan Plan No. No. SHSW00090 SHSW00090

GORGEOUS GORGEOUS CABIN CABIN First Floor: First Floor: 1,108 sq.

1,108 ft. sq. ft.

Second Second Floor: Floor: 517 sq.517 ft. sq. ft.

Total: Total: 1,625 sq.

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Plan No. SHSW00090

GORGEOUS CABIN First Floor: 1,108 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 517 sq. ft.

Total: 1,625 sq. ft.

First Floor First Floor

Second Floor Floor Second