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New council sworn in at Shire Hall Quaiff outlines priorities for municipality in his inaugural address as County’s mayor CHaD IbboTson

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In the grand scheme of a multi-hospital operating budget that is nearly $200 million, obtaining some extra funding that might be around $500,000 might be considered small beans. But to quote the late Leslie Nielsen in one of his Naked Gun films, “This is our hill and these are our beans.” The Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) announced last week that the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care confirmed last month that Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is not eligible for small and rural hospital funding. To qualify, hospitals must have an annual volume of less than 2,700 weighted

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cases and be more than 30 minutes away from a larger centre. QHC already takes advantage of the Ministry initiative thanks to the distance between North Hastings Hospital and Belleville General Hospital but, because the province measures the travel distance from the geographic centre

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of Prince Edward County and not Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital itself, the local facility does not qualify. The Bancroft-area hospital takes in around $500,000 annually through the $20million funding program. Last month's denial by the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care marks the second time the province has shot down QHC and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) but it doesn't sound like the hospital group is ready to give up the fight. “We are very disappointed the ministry has retained its decision not to provide PECMH the small and rural funding,” QHC president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts said.

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The size of council, the hospital, and the cost of police services were all cited as critical issues for Prince Edward County as Mayor Robert Quaiff made his first official address to the public on Tuesday evening. The County’s chief administrative officer set the tone for the inaugural meeting of the new term of council, saying it could prove to be a historically significant four years. “This event this evening is rarer than a total eclipse in as much as it happens every four years, but more interesting than that is that the next time there's an election there may be less members of council,” Dewing said. “Considering that, this may be the very last time this event takes place in that manner.” As he began his inaugural address, Quaiff spoke of the influence his family had on him and how those lessons guided him on the path to the mayor's seat. “It's been my lifelong ambition to become mayor — a job that just keeps getting more and more challenging,” he said. “Municipal governance, I believe, is in my blood. My father was a North Marysburgh councillor in 1960. I wish my father was here today to see me sworn in as a

mayor of an amalgamated county, however, he did leave me a rich legacy of life lessons.” Quaiff indicated he would make good use of those lessons as this term could be one of the most daunting in the county's history. “I am humbled by the trust that (residents) have given us to look after the largest municipal budget, the most challenging governance problems, and the greatest economic and social challenges this county has faced since our first three townships were founded by John Graves Simcoe more than two centuries ago,” said Quaiff. “… Now our municipality faces several new challenges, challenges that are more daunting than any of those faced by our predecessors in township governance.” Many of those challenges, Quaiff said, are not of the municipality's own creation. He said many of the problems were forced on the municipality and cited hospital amalgamation, service downloading, and Prince Edward County's amalgamation as an prime examples. “We are still sorting out the ramifications of council size and structure,” he said.

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TorCH PasseD Former county mayor Peter Mertens passes on the mayor’s robe and chain of office for new mayor Robert Quaiff at Tuesday evening’s inaugural council meeting at Shire Hall. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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One-on-one meetings were held between the mayor and each new councillor and Quaiff said he was pleased to find strong “cohesiveness of purpose.” He said there appears to be agreement that the size of council is an issue. “There is an encouraging consensus among our new ward councillors that we simply must reduce the size of council,” he said. “I'm now beginning to think of these councillors here as the final 15.” He said amalgamating hospital services has proven to have had a detrimental effect, noting that Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital has seen a decline in services. “This is a service that

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operated in the black previously and is now chronically in the red,” said Quaiff. “Funding a hospital is not normally a municipal budgetary item, however, in the

future to ensure our residents have reliable local hospital services it may become necessary — especially with our aging residents.” He said council has to

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At last week’s QHC board meeting, Egberts promised to continue working on the file. “SE LHIN CEO Paul Huras and I will be working on how can we potion the argument differently moving forward.” The issue received more light last Wednesday when Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith grilled health minister Eric Hoskins during question period at Queen's Park. Smith took the Ministry to task, calling back to a number cuts to service the hospital has faced in recent years. He added the decision to deny QHC was a bureaucratic one where there was little investigation or insight into Prince Edward County's Geography. “Clearly, no one from the Ministry has ever driven from Picton to Belleville. Why is your government continually making cuts to

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seriously consider a financial commitment to a new hospital through fundraising campaigns. Quaiff said he would work with councillors to ensure life in Prince Edward County is affordable, which he said can be accomplished by introducing more financial sustainability measures into municipal budgets, and through tax increases that fall in line with cost of living increases. “It's not a easy job,” said Quaiff. He said he would look to ensure affordable police services without sacrificing the quality of the service and ensure there is enough affordable housing available. “The county is a quality destination as well as an affordable place to visit, and I want us to build on that,” he said. The first priority for the new council will be to set a budget that keeps tax changes within the range of cost of living increases, but still allows for continued maintenance on crumbling municipal infrastructure and roads, he said.

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Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital?” Smith asked Hoskins. Hoskins committed to speak with Smith about the recently denied application but added that across the province, the government is continuing to invest in the hospital system in spite of moving more services into the community. Smith countered with the fact that Prince Edward County has one of the fastest growing senior populations in the province and Sandbanks Provincial Park attracts Hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Thousands of county residents live more than an hour away from Belleville,” Smith said. “A fully operational hospital is not a luxury for County's future, it's a necessity...Minister will you reconsider that application?” Hoskins would not go that far, but said he would meet with Smith to go over the decision. Through the Ministry's aggressive ramp up of a new healthcare funding formula that moves away from global budgeting and towards a patient allocation model, QHC is now dealing with a $12 million shortfall in their 2015-16 budget planning process. Prior to the altering the ramp up of the formula, QHC had been working on the idea they would be $7 million short in 2015-16 and has already found $4.5 million in cost savings.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

SE LHIN primary care lead says Health Links model is easing strain on system Kerr says patients with complex needs benefit from teams, comprehensive plans AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

Dr. Johnathan Kerr sees a growing financial crisis that could make funding health care in Ontario very difficult in the future. That said, he believes a new delivery model could ease the pain. The county resident is a former president of the Ontario College of Family Physicians and he is the current primary care lead for the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN). On Tuesday, he explained the problem and the new model to Picton Rotarians. Kerr used the example of a real patient who recently spent much of one year in and out of hospitals. He has 24 different medical conditions, uses a wide range of prescription drugs, and has spent time in acute care and emergency rooms. He received home care when he was out of the hospital and saw 16 different physicians. The bill for just one year of caring for him was $900,000. According to Kerr, that isn't a rarity in the Ontario health system. The patient is considered a complex patient, and he's one of a small segment that draws a staggering amount of resources. "One per cent of the total population accounts for onethird of the health-care dollar spent. Five per cent of the population accounts for twothirds of those dollars," said Kerr. "That's really scary. When you look around at hospitals and look at my office and you notice the population is getting older with more medical condi-

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tions, you wonder what it is going to look like." Kerr cited the report economist Don Drummond wrote for the Ontario government last year, which cited health-care costs were about 40 per cent of the entire provincial budget. By 2030, he said, that number is supposed to rise to 80 per cent. Not surprisingly, this region and this county already have some of the worst numbers when it comes to complex care patients. "In the South East LHIN, we have the third highest proportion of high users or complex patients in the entire province. The only two that beat us are the northeast and northwest, both highly aboriginal and rural. We've been saying we have older and sicker patients, it's true in the numbers." Kerr also showed statistics that Prince Edward County is considered one of the higher areas within that LHIN of complex patients â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

those identified as being in and out of hospital care, having long hospital stays, being involved with palliative or end-of-life care, or having four or more complex conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease. It has as many as 40 patients per 1,000 who are considered in that category. Not surprisingly, those

patients end up in hospitals for acute care. The province spends $8 billion annually on that segment of services, compared to $1 billion on emergency medicine. Of that $8 billion, $7 billion is spent on five per cent of the population. "Too many people are cared for in hospital when care can be offered elsewhere, people are having trouble navigating the system, and too many people are readmitted within days of leaving," said Kerr. He said it's even more staggering when broken down. Last year, he had a list of his patients and the costs for services they received that continued for nine pages. For eight-and-threequarters of those pages, the costs were minimal. For just four patients, he said, the cost of care was $300,000. "You can't just go about practicing as you normally would with these patients. The health-care system as it currently has been built doesn't work for them." With all those statistics in mind, the province's health ministry and the LHINs started planning a new system of health-care delivery and spent more than two years planning. They came up with networks of geo-

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Community Care for Seniors, and it could also include other people identified by the patient. "Some people bring along clergy and it could even be the neighbour who checks in to visit once in a while. Anyone who provides care is a part of that care team." Instead of an outcome doctors may want, they're looking to serve the patients' needs. Kerr told a story of one patient whose goal was to stop chemotherapy and enjoy quality of life visiting friends overseas. Another patient, he said, was younger and experienced several medical and social conditions that prevented her from steady employment. His focus changed when she said finding a job was a priority. "Helping her get a job became my job," he said, adding the team could focus on specific medical issues that were barriers to that, like her asthma and breathing, for example. What doctors are finding, he said, is that patients are saying the care is more focused on their goals and what really matters to them.

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graphic areas called Health Links, where all the primary, secondary, and tertiary providers in an area can work together to meet the needs of those complex care patients. The Quinte Health Link, which covers the county, Belleville, Quinte West, and Brighton was one of the first 19 in the province to operate and the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) was one of the leaders in bringing forward that model to tie all community resources together. While collaboration is key, Kerr said it isn't just a buzzword and that this process is "the most patient and family focused" approach he's seen in his time practicing in the province. Once a patient is recognized as having complex needs, their doctor or nurse practitioner will begin working on a co-ordinated care plan. He said they'll have the patient complete a survey about their goals and priorities and then pull together a team of people committed to helping with those outcomes. It could include the likes of specialists, social workers, nurses, and community service providers like Hospice or

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Emmanuel Baptist to stage live nativity Saturday Jason Parks

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The Christmas season can leave one inundated with messages about hot deals, reindeers and a jolly man from the North Pole dressed in red. But the most important message this season is one that's simple and much older than anything concerning Santa Claus. Emmanuel Baptist Church will share an outdoor telling of the original Christmas story Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the church in Bloomfield. Some 50 congregation members will act out in ten scenes the story of Jesus Christ coming to be born in a manger in Bethlehem. Church leader Sarah Armstrong said this will be the third straight year Emmanuel hosts the live, walk- through nativity. “Our best hope is that

The ChrisTmas sTory Emmanuel Baptist volunteers recreate the story of Jesus’ birth in a live nativity each December. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

people that don't know what Christmas is truly about will have an opportunity to find out. Nowadays, kids hear about Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph and Santa as opposed to the birth of jesus. This is a much deeper and older story than the ones people regularly hear.” Those attending are welcome to park at Pinecrest

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He's also finding medical professionals know their patients better and can more easily help them move through the system. In turn, the patients are relying less on the system and costing the province less to care for, while still achieving their desired outcomes. One patient, he said, went from 11 emergency visits in two years to zero and instead of expensive procedures, people in the system are offering less medicine and more support and encouragement. As a result, there is less waste — and Kerr suggested to Rotarians that 50 per cent of health care costs are wasted now. "It costs the system less. You can improve the quality of care and in doing so, you always drop the cost." Kerr said there's numerical evidence it is working, too. He said the Rural Hast-

ings Health Link area, which covers the Madoc-Bancroft area charted its cases with complex patients since the program came on board it has had 86 per cent fewer emergency visits among identified patients, and 88 per cent fewer acute care admissions. With respect to the county itself, Kerr said the PEFHT has already worked toward a similar community-based model and it has an advantage in that the same doctors work in the hospital as outside of it, so there's already smoother transitions to the hospital and back to the community. "You've been leading the province," he said. Rotarian and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation president Leo Finnegan said he appreciated the platitudes about care in this community, but said he was concerned if Quinte Heathcare Corporation reduced more beds at

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the local hospital, doctors would be lost to other communities and it would be challenging to implement such a model. Kerr said he was long an advocate of small, rural hospitals and that he was on record saying bed cuts would be a real problem for the county and he said if it was ever lost, he believed many physicians would leave.He indicated, however, that embracing ideas like Health Links could actually help sustain hospitals like the one in Picton in the future. "The cost curve is really dangerous to all hospitals," he said, noting the QHC hospitals have been running deficits. "It's a challenge. Health Links is trying to improve that cost curve so that we don't have to close hospitals. We can do things with less money so those resources are not overtaxed and we are not overspending."

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

Inch re-elected by peers to serve as board chair in 2015 Milford resident has led public school trustees’ meetings since 2011 Jason Parks

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Amid the swirling winds of declining enrolment, capital priority infrastructure projects and accommodation reviews, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) trustees have voted for a familiar hand to guide them through the upcoming year. Prince Edward South trustee Dwayne Inch was re-elected to the position of board chair Monday night in Belleville at the Education Centre during the first meeting of the 2014-2018 term of the HPEDSB. Inch was appointed interim chair upon the passing of longtime Centre Hastings trustee and chair Carl Pitman in the spring of 2011 and has held the position since. Inch topped past vicechair and Belleville trustee Dave Patterson in an election amongst trustees. Nominated by Sydney/Frankford trustee Jim Williams, Inch thanked his fellow trustees for their faith and confidence in his duties over the past three and half years. An elected representative for the past two terms and starting his third term with the board Monday evening, Inch said he

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924

n The Bay of Quinte Hockey League held its annual meeting in Napanee at the Town Hall. The league would use OHA playing rules and have teams in Napanee, Point Anne, Belleville, Picton, Gananoque, Trenton, and two within Kingston. n Picton utilities board chair Frith Fraser led a delegation to Toronto to lobby the Hydro-electric Power Commission for a reduction in service rates. That body agreed to a “substantial reduction,” which would extend to residential and commercial lighting and electricity rates. n Council decided it should defer to the incoming representatives in 1925 to decide what Picton should do with board of health recommendations that the town develop a sanitary sewer system. It also decided to allow the new body to take action on a petition from 60 residents for a fixed assessment on the lands occupied by Picton Electronics Ltd. n Bloomfield was touted as the potential home of a large, independent canning factory, close to local growers.

70 years ago — 1944

n The Picton Rotary Club’s salvage committee sent 146,000 cigarettes overseas to county men. The mailing went to nearly 500 sailers, soldiers, and airmen. Local residents raised money for the campaign and Gazette news editor Phil Dodds spent countless hours revising mailing lists to make sure as many troops as possible received their comfort packages. n Picton stores were to open three Wednesday afternoons in December to help people with Christmas shopping. It was also decided at the Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce meeting that shops be open into the evening Dec. 21-23. n The county received its first snowfall of the year that week. Motorists dealt with dangerous conditions and it was reported several cars were put into ditches.

60 years ago — 1954

n A large number of people visited an open house at the Royal Hotel to view plans of the new Prince Edward County hospital. The plans, drawn by architects Drever & Smith were approved by the province and the local hospital board. They called for a facility with 53 adult beds and 15 bassinettes, which would translate into an additional five beds for funding purposes. The community continued to work to secure the money to proceed with spring construction. n Picton, Ameliasburgh, Bloomfield, Athol, and South Marysburgh were all preparing for election contests that week.

20 years ago — 1994

n Damages caused by a deliberately set fire at PECI in October were estimated at close to $90,000, the Prince Edward County Board of Education heard. The largest expense was restorative work to the school’s 140 computers to fix smoke damage. Most of that work was covered by insurance. The general clean-up cost $25,000, while repairs to the classroom where the fire was set cost $14,800. n The OPP was investigating the discovery of skeletal remains in Ameliasburgh earlier in the week. The body was thought to be a woman, but police did not have any other information about its identity.

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Stop living at work, start working on living

There seems to be a rumour that I am retiring. It’s true. I know how to retire as I have done it before, and may even do it again. The first time was in 2004 from the office scene at Quinte Conservation. Funniest thing though: After the party at the Waring House, not much really changed. The only difference in my routine was in the purchase of office equipment – new computer, high speed printer and scanner and some upgrades to existing equipment here and there. As memories of the Waring House dessert still lingered on my palate, I found myself still employed – on contract, they called it – and digital files flew back and forth through cyberspace as I enjoyed my new working arrangement. Instead of clocking in at 8:30 a.m., I started work at 5 a.m., my peak hour, gradually deteriorating as the day wore on, and calling it a day at 2 p.m. I was wireless, but wired emotionally, with the new arrangement, and I didn’t have to drive to work. Life was good. As the years passed, I gradually pulled out of those things I didn’t particularly enjoy doing anymore and increased my work load at home, running much of what I did through my business NatureStuff Tours. I did some environmental contract work on highway projects. My favourite was at the new Salmon River Bridge on the 401 where we devised ways to keep a colony of barn swallows from nesting under the structure while deconstruction of the bridge was taking place. I learned construction speak, and how to hang on to my hard hat and safety vest whenever an 18-wheeler sped by me. I learned quickly to wear ear protectors as the noise beside 401 is absolutely deafening. At Brighton, I watched a burly, hairy-chested worker in a

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tank top with a cigar hanging out of his mouth, absolutely melt when he put down his jack hammer and peered into a 401 overpass conduit where a pair of rough-winged swallows had young. The heads of three tiny nestlings begging for food popped up the moment I shone the flashlight into the conduit. A compromise was reached. Workers could continue on the other side of the bridge, and the side with the nesting birds could wait for one more week. I have acted as a step on guide for incoming bus tours to the area. I even organized a few bus tours to Algonquin Park, rented a full sized coach (ever rent a 56-passenger tour bus?), then trembled as I tried to fill it. Wanting to work in a few perks, I included the noon meal as part of the package, not really knowing how much passengers would eat. Some ate nothing, a few ate next to nothing, and a few others wouldn’t stop eating. I watched in horror as the cash register receipt spiralled out onto the floor from the till and snaked its way to a neighbouring table. Reeling in the 15 feet or so of cash register tape, I was astonished when the grand total came to a scary five dollars under what I had bud-

geted! It was the last bus trip I ever organized as I couldn’t take the stress! One learned to have a backup plan. One fall colour bus trip I organized to Jones Fall, a location well known for its fall colour, happened to fall in a year when there was no colour. Instead, we made it a shopping trip, invading the famous Kilborn’s Store in Newboro, then moved on to Foley Mountain and Village Green in Westport. Retirement? Likely “restructuring” is a more accurate term as I wrap up the programs of guided hikes that I have conducted across eastern Ontario for 19 years, and move on to another chapter in my life. It has been a journey, one filled with humorous misadventures and camaraderie involving an amazing 25,722 participants that has been just short of incredible. It has been an accident-free 19 years, and we never lost a soul, always coming out of the woods with as many as we went in with (to the best of my knowledge). A colleague once dubbed me the “pied piper of nature”. And, I guess I was, as I always seemed to have 15 to 30 participants behind me. My wife once commented how lucky I was to be a male as I could simply duck in behind a tree when it came time to answer the call of nature. Not if you are a hike leader, for they follow you everywhere! Part of reason for there being no incidents on our guided hikes, was our attention to detail. I had to know the route well, whether it was one kilometre or 13 kilometres, as it is always best not to lead 30 hikers into a dead end. It’s hard to turn them around when they are fixated in one direction. We travelled with cell phones, walkie-talkies, G.P.S and compass, leaving nothing to chance. Hikers were always well

informed as to the expected terrain, length of hike, and anticipated weather for the day. Not once did we ever have to pull out the first aid kit. Quite a record, considering some of these long distance hikers were in their 60s and 70s with a few even in their 80s. They wrote the book on fitness and we could all learn from them. As I ponder what direction my life will take now, I still plan to be on the trails. After all, I am only 70, and in reasonably good health. There is one 26-km hike I want to do, but I tremble when I think it will be on arthritic feet and ankles, helped along with an Obus back support and walking poles! But, it has become a distraction and I will likely do it soon, as it won’t get any easier the longer I leave it. I am also contemplating three more books. I am well into one right now called “Naked in the Sand”, a collection of some of our humorous misadventures over the years. Regrettably, my increased interest in writing will not include the outdoors column that I have written for the Picton Gazette for 50 years, the Napanee Beaver for nine years, and the Tweed News for eight years. After 2600 columns, it is time for the column to retire while it can do so with dignity. I feel that is important as I want to say a proper goodbye in a couple weeks to those who have supported the column and our outdoor program for so many years. It’s time to move on. After all, I may want to retire again 10 years or so down the road. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613 848-4549. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

OPP reminds drivers to act responsibly as its Festive RIDE program is in effect

The OPP is encouraging motorists to be responsible this holiday season as its Festive RIDE program is now in full swing to help spot impaired drivers.

The police force reminds people there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption when driving and adds that in addition to impaired charges for blood/alcohol

content ranging from .008 and above, it also issues warnrange suspensions for those registering at .005 and above. Police are also inviting motorists and pedestrians to

call 911 if they observe a driver they suspect is impaired by the use of alcohol or drugs while operating a vehicle. -Staff

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getting some ice time Recent cool temperatures and a region-wide Professional Activity day combined to set the stage for some fun on a flooded field in Sophiasburgh on Friday. Here, Ben Smith manages to barely elude the check of his younger brother Charlie. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

County hospital serves rural geography, should be funded accordingly

THE notion that an Ontario hospital would be denied special funding for being a small and rural hospital based on the proximity of the geographic centre of the municipality it is in, rather than the location of that facility is absurd when one considers geography has little to do with where people actually live. One just has to observe a map of Canada and know the demographics that 90 per cent of Canadians live within 160 kilometres of the American border to know that centralizing services by geography is a poor way to reach the entire population. When one looks specifically at Prince Edward County, however, it is hard to ignore the notion that there are large population centres more than a half-hour’s drive from Belleville General Hospital and there are also people who would drive an hour to cross the Norris Whitney Bridge on a good day — let alone a day filled with lake-effect snow squalls as this municipality is prone to face in the winter months. Also, one must realize the area that Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital draws from is not necessarily Prince Edward County as some residents in Ameliasburgh likely would have a quicker trip into Belleville or Quinte West for emergency services or other medical appointments, and likely there are residents who go that way instead of to Picton or to Wellington as a matter of habit. That further shifts the real centre of the population base served. When speaking to Picton Rotarians, the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) primary care lead Dr. Jonathan Kerr outlined some statistics that should show the county is not just another place in Ontario that can be encompassed by a one-size fits all model. He indicated the LHIN’s catchment area is the third highest in Ontario for high-cost complex care patients — behind only two northern Ontario areas, which are clearly rural in nature — and this county has among the highest incidence of these patients within the LHIN with over 40 people per 1,000 needing a high level of care from local health providers. Those numbers could be even more daunting when one considers the average population of the county is expected to skew older in the years to come. Simply put, there are high needs here which require special attention from the health-care system to ensure they are met. Ontario cannot have a one-sized fits all determination for small and rural hospital funding because demographics, resources in neighbouring centres, and health indicators are not uniform across the board for all communities. It’s time health minister Dr. Eric Hoskins meets with Todd Smith to find the changes that will keep Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital viable. One must remember that the better equipped that hospital is to get patients in and out of beds, it can relieve pressure from more acute centres like Belleville and Kingston, reduce costs and it may also reduce the strain on ambulance services and other resources. This community and this hospital can play a role in improving delivery across the region, but it must remain viable and be funded to play its role in the broader system.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

Author of allergyfree cookbook to visit Picton branch

The library has a number of events this month to celebrate the season. For three weekends in a row, the library will host special programs for all ages. In Wellington, following the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 6, the library is holding a special “gift quality” book sale with many titles available at great prices. On the same day in Picton, the first of three Saturday morning children’s events in the Holiday Celebrations series will take place Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, children are invited to hear a seasonal story and then write, or type, a letter to Santa and mail it to the North Pole. The following Saturday, Dec. 13, also at 11 a.m., story time will be followed by making a tasty treat to enjoy at the library or to take home. On Saturday, Dec. 20 following story time at 11 a.m., make a Christmas tree decoration to take home. The three Saturday morning events at the Picton branch are suitable for all ages and an adult must accompany children under 12. On Friday, Dec. 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., everyone is invited to the Ann Farwell branch in Milford for hot cider, crafting Christmas decorations and sharing of favourite personal holiday stories. Two holiday events are happening on Sundays as well this year. As part of Christmas in the Village in Ameliasburgh, the Al Purdy branch will be serving hot chocolate, and holding story time and making crafts on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. until 4. Professional photographer Kelly Taylor will also be on hand to take free children’s portraits. At all family events, free new children’s books will be distributed, while supplies last, thanks to the County Kids Read program of the Arts Council’s Written Word Committee. On Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Wellington, the Friends of the Wellington Library are presenting an afternoon of Christmas Readings – humorous and serious – with Rick Conroy, Reverend Steve Spicer, Reverend Andrew Wilson and

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CHRISTINE RENAUD seasonal music by Lorain Sine. Free-will admission and non-perishable food donations for The Storehouse Foodbank will be accepted. Lastly, a very special author event will take place at the Picton branch when cookbook writer Laurie Sadowski visits the county. Sadowski is the author of The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Bread, The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Cakes and Cookies, and the newest title, The Allergy-Free Cook Makes Pies and Desserts. All recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and vegan. "As someone with celiac disease, the last thing I wanted was to compromise, go without my favourites, or have anything taste ‘different’,”says the author. “Because of this, my books include recipes that taste ‘just like the real thing’, but they are also loaded with tips on stocking the pantry, avoiding cross-contamination and, most importantly, how to bake gluten-free for those who want to understand what to do and how to modify their own recipes, too." Sadowski will be at the Picton branch on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and books will be available for purchase. She is also the author of the blog Whisking & Writing at: lauriesadowski.wordpress.com For a full list of events, including recurring weekly programs such as Drop in Chess, French language instruction, Knit & Chat, free monthly movies and more, visit the library’s online calendar at www.peclibrary.org

GAZETTE ON PARADE

The Gazette staff got into the Christmas spirit last weekend by entering floats in the Bloomfield and Picton Santa Claus parades. Here, from left, Cheryl Weaver, Jack DeMille, and Christine DeMille wave from the float during the Picton parade Sunday. (Submitted photo) The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

From left, Scotiabank Picton branch manager Ian Anderson recently handed over a $2,500 cheque on Giving Tuesday to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s interim director of development Hazel Lloyst, president Leo Finnegan, and past-president Larry Matheson. The money was raised at the bank’s second annual central-eastern Ontario golf classic, which was played at Black Bear Ridge in Thurlow. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

QHC board could do better job at public relations

Like many in our community, I care about what happens to our hospital. When I heard the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) deficit had suddenly grown from $6 to $12 million, I was worried — how can our hospital survive this financial hit? By luck I was told the QHC board was holding a meeting at PECMH, so I thought I would attend to show my support and to discover why the deficit had increased. I should have stayed home. The QHC board members appear to be out of touch with the public and seem to believe they are unaccountable to them. I thought it was strange for a public meeting to be held without being advertised (as QHC is supposed to do). And who holds

a public meeting at 5:30? Fortunately I arrived well before the 5:30 deadline because the doors to the meeting were closed at 5:15 – 15 minutes early. The meeting was held in a conference room so small you couldn’t swing a bag of potatoes without knocking six people off their chairs. The table took up most of the room with only a few spaces available for the public, most of whom were crammed along one section of wall or pushed into corners with a view of the back of QHC’s heads. The QHC board appeared self-important and lacking in basic etiquette and manners. They seemed totally selfabsorbed – the public were unimportant to them. They didn’t distribute agendas for

the public to follow and the meeting was started by changing and approving agenda items referred to only by numbers: “Mr. Chair I would like to remove item 7.8 from the agenda.” The public had no idea what they were talking about. After a few minutes, I asked the chair to clarify where and when on the agenda would the public have input and be able to ask questions? I was told if I wanted a place on the agenda, the CEO and the chair must be informed 14 days prior to the meeting. When I reminded the chair they hadn’t informed the public of the meeting, making it impossible to make a request to speak, I was told to sit down as I wasn’t following their rules and no further conver-

sation would take place. The QHC board didn’t recognize how they failed to follow their own process, and by doing so they failed the public. As a public meeting, it was a farce. People I do respect are PEMCH fund raisers, like Leo Finnegan and Fran Renoy. The lack of support and poor PR shown by the QHC board must make fundraising difficult for them. Despite QHC, the county community must be ready to support our hospital. I don’t think anyone outside of the county cares, so if we don’t work together, from what I have witnessed, we will lose it. Don’t let them do this to us — support our hospital! Dennis Fox Northport

An open letter to say ‘thank you’ to Terry Sprague

I have been a resident of this blessed county now for nineand-a-half years, and enjoyed just about every minute of it. I adore reading our local newspapers and staying current with all of the challenges and victories within our communities. I can't call myself an “active ecology or environmental proponent”... more like one of the lazy ones who spouts lots of opinions, without necessarily showing any commitment through action . Hence, I've been meaning to write this note to you since I first started reading your columns .... whenever that started! To say I am impressed with you and your body of work would be an understatement — perhaps feeling

more blessed.Your words, thoughts, and explanations have lead me to an appreciation of our world that I already thought I appreciated. You give thoughtfulness, and knowledge, and wisdom, and breadth to each topic you address —whether it's about deer, bird feeders, turtles, those pre-dawn walks — Appreciation, that's the word, of our stunning and regular but magnificent natural world! It is impossible to be indifferent to what is happening 'out there' after reading one of your columns. It just makes me want to stand up and shout about how incredibly awesome the universe is. I was so devastated to hear you had decided to bring your columns to an end. To me, that makes no

sense. What will the county do without your quiet, thoughtful observations of life in 'the universe'? My only 'slight' critique was that I thought, you, at times avoided the “politics of nature” and although your recent column addressing the wind turbine issue no longer puts you in that camp, it is not that column that finally ignited me to write ... Rather it is due to loss, the loss of my mother this past couple of months which has given great space and time and void and loss .... So ,there are many things to mourn in this beautiful, majestic, mundane, and desecrated planet we live in right now .... And everyone who reads your columns is a better person for having taken the time

to engage in your sharings. Thank You.. It's my hope that I missed the column where you said Gee folks, I've decided not to stop after all... or minimally... I've found this savvy young person who wants to step into the void and fill my column with their own thoughtfilled observations about life in the universe. If I am merely dreaming, then I am saddened ...but still know that what you've given us readers in this newspaper, has been an opening into worlds that we often ignorantly plod through, in, and around ... oblivious to the miracle that is our natural world. And for that, I will say thank you once more! Cindy McNeely Picton

H.J. McFarland staff provides a high quality of care

In response to recent articles regarding the dismissal of senior staff at the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, I would like to offer my comments with respect to the quality of care provided by staff who continue to work there. Over the past eight years, I have been a frequent visitor to the H.J. McFarland home where my mother has been a longtime resident (Alzheimer

unit) and I can say with confidence there is no other nursing home in the region that provides the level of care my mother receives and deserves. The staff — including housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, activities, personal service workers, and nursing are a dedicated and hard-working team who deliver a wide range of services to the residents with kindness, compassion,

and love. It is these staff members who make the H.J. McFarland truly a “home” for our loved ones. I don’t know the circumstances surrounding the dismissal of the two senior managers, nor do I need to know. It is enough to know the issues that caused the County to undertake the investigation in the first place have been dealt with swiftly. That being said, I am

concerned that the reputation of a fine facility like the H.J. McFarland may be tarnished as a result of the publicity. I feel, as a community, we need to support the staff who continue to work hard caring for our family members with the same love and compassion they have always given so freely. Joy Vervoort Sophiasburgh

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On Monday, the Picton Elks handed out $6,000 to several local causes. They gave $1,500 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, $1,500 to Hospice Prince Edward, $1,000 to Picton United Church and $2,000 to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation. The Elks raised this money through their Tuesday night bingos. Pictured at the Elks Lodge are: (back row, from left) Shannon Coull on behalf of the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, representatives from Picton United Church Rev. Phil Hobbs and Debra Marshall, PECMH Foundation chair Leo Finnegan and interim director of development Hazel Lloyst, and Nancy Parks, executive director of Hospice Prince Edward. Seated from left on behalf of the Elks, Jim Broad, chair of the bingo program and Jill Brooks, exalted ruler. (Briar Boyce/For The Gazette)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fire department offers wonderful service

There are so many issues I feel I would like to write about that I think are of interest to others in the county. Today, I would like to bring to the attention of all what a wonderful volunteer fire service we have. On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 28, we had a fire at 102 Bloomfield Main Street. This fire started in a small shed that was at the back of the property. Inside the building there were, I was told later, about four people in the front who did not even notice the property was on fire at the back. They exited safely. Fortunately, our neighbour, Dave Prinzen, out at his barns, noticed the fire and phoned the fire department at about 10 p.m. My son, Ian, who lives next door looked out very shortly after this time and the fire department was already there in full action. Ian phoned me to let us know the problem. Within less than a half-hour later, as far as we can remember, Ian phoned back to say they had the fire under control. What a service — much better than the response to any electrical outage, even though normally Hydro One is very good with restoring power (many

times within a couple of hours, but never in less than an hour as far as I am aware). In my contact with the main fire station in Picton a few days later, I asked for the names of the team that had done such a great job (always under an element of danger). I was amazed to find out that the number that came to put out the fire was in the order of 20 or so. I also found the fire hydrants in Bloomfield seemed to be out of action that night, so tankers had to be dispatched with water for the hoses. That end of the system obviously worked fantastically with a number of tankers at the scene of the fire in good time. We are currently active in demolishing the burnt and water damaged areas and should shortly be in a position to make concrete plans for the renovation of the property. In closing, my wife, our son, and I would like to say thanks again to the team who served us so well. We expect from the interest in the site from a number of parties that a new restaurant plus other commercial facilities will be back in action in the new year —

Thanks to a growing movement of concerned citizens (many in our own Prince Edward County) , Ontario has announced a bold plan for regulations to restrict neonicotinoid pesticides (AKA "neonics"). It's the first of it's kind in North America. The provincial government considered the growing body of evidence that neonics are harmful and is proposing tough action to protect pollinators---setting a target to reduce use of these chemicals by 80 per cent. The plan is to move mil-

lions of acres of Ontario corn and soy fields off of neonics. New regulations will be in place in time for the 2016 planting season. This is big news, but there is still a lot of work to do. Please tell the other provinces and the federal government to take immediate action to ban neonics by contacting them directly or through the David Suzuki Foundation where you will find a link where you can show your support for this initiative. For now,let's celebrate the news! Together we're

hopefully before the estimated time that the adjusters for the insurance had estimated of six to eight months. Joan and I have owned this ancient commercial location for almost 25 years with the plans being to turn it over to our son shortly. It is interesting to note that this site has been in commercial operation for 200 years with early operations being a blacksmith shop that actually made equipment for farmers and since the middle 1800s as a cheese factory until this operation, as the largest cheese manufacturing one in the county was ended in the middle 1950s. For the past number of years this location has been offering food in one way or another. It is intended to continue this type of operation for the foreseeable future. Finally, three cheers for our fire department. If a restaurant is with us in the future, Joan and I will be giving each member of the team a token of $20 for use for a meal at the site or for food sup pies at whatever establishment comes to use our prime location. Gordon Laurie

Ontario to restrict neonicotinoid pesticides

turning the tide on the use of neonics. We in Prince Edward County can be proud that we were the first municipality in North America to support a moratorium on the use of neonics and to commit not to use them on municipal property. Thanks for your continued support. For more information or to order a BeeFriendly lawn sign, please call 613-476-6265. Robin Lunn Bee-Active Picton

WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. Dec 28 “Box Trolls”. 26th ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE: Hicks & Whattam Funeral Homes Sunday December 7 at the Salvation Army Community Church 2 PM. If you know of someone you would like remembered that we may not be aware of please contact us at 476-2450/5571. P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United ChurchCounty Food Bank. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: Nov 19th Robert & Linda Thompson, 20th Kim Leonard, 21st Linda Grosclag, 24th Sandra Edwards, 25th Eric Aschmann. PICTON KINETTES CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER: Selling tins of Mixed Nuts, Boxed Christmas Cakes, Shortbread Cookies, Boxed Truffles & Plum Pudding. Contact Kerry or Gayle 476-0203, Gail Ellsworth 476-2427 or any Picton Kinette. THE SALVATION ARMY: Accepting applications for Christmas Assistance until Thurs Dec 11. Please go to the church on Tues, Wed, or Thurs mornings between 9am & noon. Bring income & expense statements with I.D. for each member of your household. VON CANADA FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES: For seniors 65 yrs & older. For those who have or are afraid of falling this 12 week program will be held 2 times/week for 1hr in Picton. There will be a pre-assessment & intake process & no charge for this program. To preregister or info call 1-800-301-0076 & press 1. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: New Show “Turn Turn Turn” runs till Jan 27. Open daily 11am-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton.

DECEMBER 5: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner features a Stuffed Chicken Breast, Soup, Veg, Potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea $14.95. DECEMBER 6: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – Pancakes, sausages & drink. Cherry Valley Church Hall 1699 Cty Rd. 10. $5/person or $15/family of 4. Plus-gifts, draws & raffles. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by C.V. Lions Club. DECEMBER 6: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – Ontario Early Years Centre 10 McFarland Court, Picton 10am-noon. Santa visits (bring a wrapped book with your child’s name), Christmas activities & craft for children ages infant to 6 yrs. To pre-register contact The Hub Child & Family Centre 476-8142. DECEMBER 6: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Craft & Bake Sale 10am-2pm at Sonrise 58 Johnson St. Picton. Tea room, Vendor tables, White Elephant Sale, Christmas décor tables. DECEMBER 6: LETTERS TO SANTA – Write or type Letters to Santa to mail to North Pole & story time. 11am Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 6: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Christmas lunch, bake sale & white elephant table in the Parish Hall. Lunch served following the Santa Claus Parade until 2pm. $5. Info 399-3411. DECEMBER 6: FRIENDSHIP UNITED CHURCH – Annual Dessert & Christmas Auction. Desserts 6:30pm & Auction begins 7pm. Proceeds will be shared with Youth for Christ (County Youth Worker). Cost $3 for dessert & beverage. DECEMBER 6: CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS FOR HOSPICE PE – Wexford House 341 Main St. Picton 7pm. Chef Michael Hoy will be preparing canapés & hors d’oeuvres accompanied by cocktails. Silent auction & chance to win a gift. Tickets $50/person & a charitable receipt will be issued in the amount of $30/ticket. To reserve tickets 645-4040, ext 205. DECEMBER 6: AN EVENING WITH DICKENS – Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Guest readers present “A Christmas Carol” with Christmas Treats to follow in the hall afterwards. Free will offering. DECEMBER 7: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH – Advent White Gift Service 11am. Bring gifts of food for The Storehouse Foodbank or Toys for the C.A.S. Angel Tree. Pizza lunch at 12:15, crafts & a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” & other short movies.

DECEMBER 7: CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR – The 5th Annual Self-Guided Tour 1-6pm. Tour old & new homes dressed in Holiday finery. Tickets $20 each available at Books & Co. 289 Main St. & Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, 104 Main St. Picton. Funds raised will help preserve historic buildings in PEC. DECEMBER 7: CHRISTMAS AT AMELIASBURGH LIBRARY – Professional photos by Kelly Taylor, story time, crafts & hot chocolate 1-4pm. DECEMBER 7: CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE – Ameliasburgh 1-4pm. Events at the Library, Museum, Masonic Hall along with demonstrations & activities in the Town Hall. Free Hot Cider & Hot Chocolate Served. Horse & Wagon rides to each event. Free admission. Goodwill offerings appreciated. DECEMBER 7: WESLEY UNITED CHURCH – Gospel Quartet “Rock of Ages” presents an afternoon of Christmas music 2:30-4pm, followed by refreshments. Tickets $10 & available at the door. DECEMBER 7: COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR – Presents “The Peacemakers” by Karl Jenkins 2:30pm St. Mary Magdalene Church Picton. Tickets $20, available at the door, from choir members, or at Books & Co. Picton or online www.commandperformancechoir.com. Call 471-1753 for info. Contribution will be made to Picton Food Bank. DECEMBER 7: ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE – Picton United Church, 12 Chapel Street. Procession of the Choirs 6:45pm. Hear local choirs & sing your favorite Christmas carols. Freewill offering for the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers, Children’s Aid Society & Picton United Church County Food Bank. DECEMBER 9: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Each Tuesday 10am-noon Milford Library. DECEMBER 9: WEEKLY DROP IN CHESS – Beginner & advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 9: AL-ANON(adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866951-3711) DECEMBER 10: SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Demorestville Friendship United Church Hall 12 noon. Catered by Demorestville W.I. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. DECEMBER 10: CONSECON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – Turkey Dinner 12 noon in Consecon. $10/person. Reserve your place by Tues prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. If you wish take-out advise when you register. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. www.communitycareforseniors.org. DECEMBER 11: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. DECEMBER 11: DROP IN BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH – Weekly on Thursdays 2pm Picton Br Library. DECEMBER 12: CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE – With crafts & story sharing 2-5pm Milford Library. DECEMBER 12: WELLINGTON ELKS HAM & TURKEY ROLL – Allisonville Hall doors open 7:30pm. First roll free. Light lunch. All welcome. DECEMBER 13: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – During Saturday Playgroups at Massassaga-Rednersville School, 1115 Cty Rd 3, PEC 10am-noon. Santa visits (bring a wrapped book with your child’s name), Christmas activities & craft for children ages infant to 6 yrs. To pre-register contact The Hub Child & Family Centre 476-8142. Non-perishable food donations for CAS’s Angel Tree Program are welcomed. DECEMBER 13: PICTON LIBRARY – Make a holiday treat to eat or take home & story time 11am. DECEMBER 13: PETER REA ROCKIN VARIETY SHOW – “Just in Time for Christmas”. Wellington Legion 1-4pm. A benefit for the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank. Donations at the door. DECEMBER 14: AN HOUR OF PEACE – A concert of meditative sacred music from the Renaissance sung by the Renaissance Singers of PEC, director Michael Goodwin. Church of St. Gregory the Great, 7 Church St. Picton at 2:30pm. Freewill Offering in aid of the new organ fund. DECEMBER 14: FREE MEAL – The Really, Really Free Christmas Market & family dance party hosted by Food Not Bombs. Picton Town Hall 5:30-9pm. DECEMBER 15: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – Picton Arena 2-8pm. DECEMBER 25: 15th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER – 12 noon at the Picton Community Centre. Home delivery & rides call 476-2622. Sponsored by Gilead Fellowship & Friends.

The Picton Gazette

LEGION LENDS HELPING HAND

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

The Picton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion recently gave $500 each to the Quinte Children’s Foundation Angel Campaign, the Adopt-a-Child fund, and to the Salvation Army. Here, the Legion’s Nevada chair Diane Kennedy, centre, presents a cheque to Angel co-ordinator Sue Rose and Salvation Army Maj. Dean Locke. (Submitted photo)

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dren’s choirs from local elementary schools. “We look forward eagerly to welcoming the whole community to this event.” said Rev. Phil Hobbs, Picton United Church minister. “Many folk find that this is just what they need to put them in the Christmas spirit.” There will be a free-will offering collected at the event with proceeds being split equally between the Picton United Church County Food Bank and the Salvation Army’s community service fund. The money will help

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ensure all county families are able to celebrate the holidays. Nancy Lockyer put the evening’s program together and she is excited about the musical offerings planned. “The most important part is the carol singing. It is really inspiring to sing those traditional favourites with hundreds of other voices,” she said. “To do so in this sacred place where generations before us have gathered to celebrate the season is very special. No one will want to miss it.”

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

Hillier winemaker Richard Karlo remembered as award-winning innovator, friend to many Local industry loses ‘larger-than-life’ figure who built popular business AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

welcoming presence Richard Karlo was a people person, whom friends said always made time to visit in his tasting room with friends and customers alike while working on award-winning wines. (Marc Polidoro photo)

house in Ajax. In nearly every room, she said, there would be a batch of wine in some stage of production. It eventually got to the point where they talked about starting a business to sustain the passion. In the mid-1990s, Karlo had joined the Amateur Winemakers of Canada and based on the recommendation of an Ottawa-area wine taster, he joined a competition and won silver at the national level. That would be a start to a career that saw him win awards in every competition that he entered. Not long after joining the Amateur Winemakers, Karlo discovered the Pickering Wine Guild, where he met the likes of Sullivan, who is now at Rosehall Run, and

Dave Gillingham, who runs Domaine Darius. Gillingham remembers even in those days Karlo had a passion for experimenting with different varieties. “As amateur winemakers, you weren’t restricted to the grapes you grow on your property. You could use literally hundreds of different grapes,” he said. “Richard always had these mixtures and they made really good wines. He had a really good palette for blending different flavours.” Those connections in Pickering actually helped Karlo decide to settle in the county. While he was scouring Niagara and becoming put off by the inhibitive pricing of land, Karlo received an invitation to come to a wine tast-

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The county’s wine industry lost a giant last week. With his personality, his physical presence, and his passion for viticulture, Richard Karlo left a big impression on many who visited his Hillier winery or worked alongside him in developing a wine region. “Richard had kind of a larger-than-life presence,” said Dan Sullivan, who knew Karlo as part of an amateur winemakers guild in Pickering before they both relocated to the county to start wineries. “His lasting legacy is that Karlo Estates is an embodiment and a reflection of him as a person. People go because of the hospitality and the overall experience and that’s a tribute to him.” Karlo’s wife and business partner, Sherry Karlo, said that her husband was always around people and he had a way of endearing to them. “He had a big, booming laugh. You could hear him across a room and you always heard him before you saw him,” she said. “People were drawn to him like a magnet. He had an incredible charisma. He was a guy’s guy and like a big teddy bear. He always greeted people with a hug or handshake.” Karlo’s love for wine came at a young age while helping his father Len make wine at home in his teens. Sherry said Richard found out early on that if he helped with the wine, he could keep some to share with his friends. That social aspect led him to his craft, however, Karlo’s palette quickly surpassed what he and Len could create. “He was frustrated. His dad was making wine from kits and Richard couldn’t find the complexity he wanted in the kits,” she said. Karlo started to select his own grape varieties — by age 21 he was importing grapes from Niagara and California — and he turned his parents’ garage into his own garagiste winery. His father tasted the wine and promptly handed over his equipment. When Sherry met her future husband, she remembers he lived a four-bedroom

ways to operate his winery and as he found a way to get his first restaurant sales at the prestigious Royal York Hotel. On the property, Karlo was still experimenting with blends and with planting different things that no other operators were growing here. “He had significant acreage and he grew a lot of grapes that were untested in Prince Edward County and in Ontario. He was always willing to take a risk to do something better,” said Gillingham. Sullivan added Karlo was a fan of “off-beat” varietals and he even planted some different crops this year like Malbec and Carmenere that will carry on locally.

Though it almost wasn’t to be as another offer came in on the property, eventually Karlo used his negotiating charm to get the price he wanted to pay. “He’s a master negotiator. It took some time, but it ended up being the perfect property,” Sherry said. Karlo’s negotiating skills developed when he was younger as Sherry said his mother Freda would attest to. The young boy would often question Len in his youth and he was used to receiving “no” as an answer from the firstgeneration Estonian emigrant. It never stopped him. “He never let anything stop him,” Sherry said. That negotiating skill would later come in handy as Karlo would find innovative

ing Sullivan was hosting here. Sherry remembers going with Richard to that tasting on date — one where she mistakenly wore perfume and learned the wine growers were more interested in smelling the wine than their company — and seeing him become convinced this was the place to be. “Like Dan, he saw the soil was like that in Burgundy, France and he saw the natural beauty and fell in love,” she said. For a year-and-a-half, the couple looked for property in the county that had the type of geography they needed to grow grapes and a hip barn, which appealed to Karlo, who had a past career as a civil engineer. They looked in South Marysburgh and Hillier, until Karlo spotted a for sale sign on the property that would become their winery on Danforth Road. Karlo went to look at the winery and was prepared to ask his realtor questions about it when a perhaps fateful thing happened. He backed up for a better look and ran over a stake in the ground, which punctured a tire. Soon, he was knocking on the door, becoming friends with the owner and his neighbour and learning the whole history of the place.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

Slow and Sinful Gala has successful year ‘I would say a good time was had by all, the food was great... it was a fun evening...’

Fundraising dinner draws largest crowd in its history Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

It was a banner year for Slow Food the County's Slow and Sinful Gala. The annual celebration of Prince Edward County sparkling wines brought about 150 people to Highline Hall at the Wellington and District Community Centre on Saturday evening. “We had the largest number of attendees we've ever had,” said Slow Food the County chair Peter Fleming. With local chefs providing a plethora of pairings with county bubblies, Fleming said it seemed everyone had a good time and left with a full stomach. “I would say a good time was had by all, the food was great,” he said. “… It was a fun evening and a successful evening as far as a fundraiser.” Fleming said Slow Food doesn't aim to make money on the menu and generally raises funds through the event's auction items. This year's offerings included tickets to Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs games, and tickets to a clash between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. “Preliminary indications are we did very well with (the auction),” said Fleming. “It's about on par with previous years, maybe a bit better.” The event annually donates funds to the county's

Staple wineries such as Huff Estates, Karlo Estates, and The Grange were joined by newcomers The Old Third — which brought a sparkling cider — and Rosehall Run. Neil Dowson of Agrarian and Kimberly Humby of East & Main Bistro joined the featured chef ranks this year, which regularly include Michael Hoy and Chris Wylie of The Manse Boutique Inn. “Kimberly Humby provided this dish called Kentucky Fried Quail, which is her own secret mixture of herbs and spices — it was a hit,” said Fleming. “… We had a good round-up of county wines and county and area chefs.” Music was provided by local band Little Bluff. “They are just awesome,” said Fleming This year's celebration had an emotional element as organizers and fellow wineries said goodbye to Richard Karlo of Karlo Estates Winery. Fleming said Karlo and wife Sherry Martin are good friends to Slow Food, and said while it could have been a damper on the evening, instead those gathered paid their respect to Karlo with a toast using Karlo Estates port. “As usual we had their port to go with one of our desserts and we decided to go ahead with that,” he said. “We had a toast to him when we served the port and that was kind of a sad note.” Fleming thanked all the volunteers who helped organize and execute the event.

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food banks, scholarships for students attending culinary programs, and funds food related programs with local organizations like the Recreation Outreach Centre and the HUB Child and Family Centre. Fleming said organizers have already targeted some areas where this year's funds will go. “Each year we give a contribution to each of the food banks and we're about to arrange for that in the next week or two,” he said. He said some of the money will go toward offsetting minimal operating expenses and money will also go toward Slow Food's joint initiative with the National Farmers Union to award a grant to innovative, young sustainable farmers. He said some funds are also being targeted for the Prince Edward Learning Centre. “The money will be well spent and we're always encouraged when we're able to continue and we continue to get support,” said Fleming. “The interest seems to grow every year.”

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What could be better than a hot meal delivered to your door by a friendly volunteer. After many years hiatus, hot Meals on Wheels are coming back to Ameliasburgh. Caring volunteers will bring the meals around and their brief visit is also a security check because if the senior doesn’t come to the door a follow up is always undertaken by office staff. These meals aren’t just for other seniors. Maybe these meals are for you. Think carefully. It would be quite unfortunate if just a little bit of help was needed but wasn’t used. Seniors who fall into that “tea and toast” routine can become weak, sometimes fall. A broken hip can be the beginning of that slippery slope that lands a person in a long-term care home. We are committed to providing hot meals to seniors living anywhere in Prince Edward County so give us a call. We are hoping to begin with delivering meals on two days a week in Ameliasburgh and will add more days if needed and if there are enough volunteers. Did you know that volunteers live longer, healthier, happier lives? Studies prove this. Helping others helps you. If you have two hours a week to deliver Meals on Wheels please call the office as soon as possible. We are especially looking for volunteers who live in Ameliasburgh. You may refer someone who needs meals delivered to their home or you can call to receive the meals yourself. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493. Watch a wonderful video about our meals program on our web site at www.communitycareforseniors.org

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CONSECON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL TURKEY DINNER

It’s turkey time at Community Care’s Seniors Luncheon Social in Consecon on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at noon. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoy homemade soup, roast turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberries, mashed potatoes, mashed turnip, coleslaw, bread and butter, Christmas pudding, all topped off with coffee & tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Take out is also available.

Thanks to the generosity of donors Community Care’s Thrift Shop receives the most amazing donations and saves them for its jewelry silent auction. If you are looking for a unique Christmas gift or want to browse and view the various unique and exciting items that come to thrift shop you don’t want to miss this auction! These items will be displayed at the Thrift Shop at 153 Main St., Picton. Bidding starts Monday, Dec. 1 at 1p.m. and closes at 3:00pm sharp on Saturday, Dec. 13. 100 per cent of the funds raised support programs for seniors in the county.

WALKING PROGRAM IN PICTON AND IN WELLINGTON

Walk in a controlled and safe environment at Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors’ walking programs, Monday to Friday at PECI in Picton and at C.M.L. Snider Elementary School and at the Wellington and District Community Centre in Wellington. Participants must register in advance. This is a great opportunity for seniors and others to walk in a safe environment during the winter months. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 to register or for more information.

FRIENDLY VISITING

Seniors who are isolated and need some encouragement and support, can find it through Prince Edward Community Care. A friendly volunteer will be matched with the senior for visits in the home. To sign up or refer someone, call Community Care at 613476-7493.

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One of the things Karlo was best known for, however, was his Port-style fortified wines with the Van Alstine labelled red earning significant critical acclaim and outperforming some Ports from established wine regions in Europe in awards competitions. Gillingham remembers he and Karlo once made Port from the same grapes and Karlo’s wine was winning golds in the first year he produced it, while it took Gillingham a few years for his wines to mature to capture judges’ attention. “We kept ribbing each other about that. His wines were ready right off the bat,” Gillingham recalled. Sherry noted that while Richard was an innovator — and he will actually have an innovation award named in his honour from WineAlign — he was also a traditionalist when it came to barreling and bottling, and he wanted to use natural ingredients and stay true to nature as much as he could. While excellent, wellacclaimed products is a natural draw to any winery, Karlo built his business around hospitality and Sherry said one of his proudest accomplishments was having the top-ranked winery in the county on the web site TripAdvisor. “That ranking is based on people’s experiences. It was their choice,” she said. Gillingham said he believes much of that acclaim comes from the notion that Richard and Sherry were always accessible to their guests and they tried to ensure they had a

builDing a reputation Richard Karlo planted his first grapes on his Danforth Road property in Hillier in 2005. Since, Karlo Estates has become a popular destination for many visitors. (Submitted photo)

good time when they visited. “Richard always had time for anyone, no matter how busy he was. Whether it was a customer or friend, he always made time for people and you never felt like he was rushing you,” he said. “He liked people and he really loved making wines.” It turns out that approach was also good for business. Karlo Estates was a finalist in Ernst & Young’s entrepreneur of the year awards. The winery placed

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in the top three finishers in Ontario and was one of 29 finalists selected from more than 300 entries and the only winery among the group. Karlo wasn’t just about his own business, however. He served as vice-chair of the Prince Edward County Wine Growers’ Association and was instrumental in having the Prince Edward County wine map published every year. He also actively used social media to campaign for changes to LCBO rules to help wineries gain better access to the market. “Richard was very active in the wine community,” said Sullivan. “It is worth noting he was very passionate about resistance to wind turbines and was one of the first in the wine industry to actively oppose them.” Gillingham said Karlo was not afraid to push for things he felt made his community a better place. Karlo also staged

fundraisers to help build gardens in Africa and had an affinity for animals as a vocal supporter of the Loyalist Humane Society. Initially, Sherry said she asked Richard why he was so active in these and many volunteer campaigns and said she encouraged him to focus on establishing their business — one they made sustainable in a fraction of the time many wineries take — but he insisted in being involved in the community. “People don’t just come here to visit one winery, they come here for the whole experience,” Karlo told her then, and many times, she recalled, he said “What’s good for the county is good for us at Karlo Estates.” Social media sites were flooded throughout the past week as people learned that Karlo had succumbed to cancer and wished to share stories of his kindness. His wake was also moved to the larger Essroc Arena venue to accommodate all of those people he touched. Sullivan and Gillingham both say they’ll terribly miss Karlo, who was not just a colleague but a friend. “We kind of grew up together, I was here maybe a couple of years before him. Together we were able to witness the growth of something pretty special. He will be missed by all of us,” Sullivan said. “When I first came here, I just had a property with a tent. Richard would often offer to have me over for dinner or let me have a shower, get cleaned up, and relax,” Gillingham added. “He was always there, always willing to help and share whatever he had.” That was Richard Karlo publicly, and Sherry says, that was also how he was as a family man with her and his step-daughter Nakita Martin Russilo. “With Richard, you got what you saw. He was the same with me as anyone else. He was always about being authentic, real, and genuine.”

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Glenwood sells 120 wreaths for Christmas Cemetery also sells more than 60 greenery baskets to help offset its operating expenses Chad iBBotson

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It was a busy year for Glenwood Cemetery's annual Christmas wreath sale. The annual fundraiser for the local cemetery saw close to 120 handmade wreaths leave Glenwood's chapel en route to hang on doors across Prince Edward County. In addition to the nearly 120 wreaths, close to 30 medium and about 35 large birch baskets of cedar and pine greenery were sold. Funds raised each year help Glenwood offset its operating budget. “We had a very wonderful event, it was just fabulous,” said Glenwood Cemetery board chair Sandy Latchford. “We sold

out of almost everything, we have maybe six baskets left, but it was really fabulous. We had good weather and an excellent turnout.” Latchford reiterated the event was very wellreceived by the public. Latchford said while the majority of the wreaths will be purchased to hang on doors, some will be left on graves, and others will be given as gifts. “There's quite a variety of uses. Some take them to their businesses, businesses come and buy them and use them to decorate indoors and out of their businesses,” said Latchford. “We're very appreciative of all the support that we get — it's just terrific.”

She said this year the event was even busier than last year where approximately 100 wreaths and 70 baskets were sold. “We have the hot cider, gingerbread cookies, and shortbread cookies and people like to come and chat too — which is nice — and get caught up with other people who go once a year for that,” Latchford said. “It just went really well, we're really pleased.” Latchford indicated at last year's event the fundraiser is an important one for the cemetery as volunteers must fundraise thousands of dollars each year to keep the cemetery up and running. She said the board must raise

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families. With millions of children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic, Canadians have raised $19.5 million Through the Grandmothers campaign and the tide seems to be turning as over 1100 programs and initiatives have been funded since 2003. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's been a problem for years but it's getting better as the SLF helps the grandmothers be self supportive so they can send the children to school,â&#x20AC;? Saveall said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goal now is for the these young children become educated and become self supportive, so the next gen will be better off.â&#x20AC;? Founded in 2006, the local Grannies for Mbuyas group once boasted a membership of 35 but that number has dwindled to just seven members. Saveall said the group is looking for volunteers to help with the organization of fundraising initiatives. For more information, email her at bsaveall@hotmail.com.

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a family Tree Families from all over took part in the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s County Festival of Trees event this weekend at Isaiah Tubbs Resort in West Lake. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

‘Tis The season People peruse the gift trees at the annual Festival of Trees event at Isaiah Tubbs this weekend. The event raised around $45,000 before expenses. Profits will go to a portable ultrasound campaign. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Festival of Trees brings in $10,000 more than 2013 Auxiliary organizers pleased with attendance and contributions to ultrasound purchase Jason Parks

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Organizers are pleased the Festival of Trees fundraiser for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary generated almost $45,000 prior to expenses this weekend. Figures from the annual event at Isiah Tubbs are still being calculated but organizers believe the amount of foot traffic around the grounds of the West Lake resort and restaurant were the best ever. “We don't have exact numbers on attendance because people come and go and return to make additional bids on gift trees but we think it's the best attended Festival of Trees so far,” said organizer Art Hewer. The funds raised from the three-day event are being designated to help purchase a portable ultrasound unit for PECMH. In spite of a new, stateof-the-art imaging department at PECMH, Auxiliary president Peggy Payne said the mobile unit is used regularly in the emergency room for patients that can't be moved easily between departments. “It really helps the doctors give an accurate, timely image that helps with diagnosis.They could move a patient to the imaging area for an ultrasound but this unit is timely and accurate and provides the patient comfort,” Payne

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Members of PECI’s drama department is actively participating in rehearsals this month for its upcoming original theatrical production, Rudolph - Behind The Red Nose. The students will take part in the show under the director of teacher Matt Sheahan in public performances Friday Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the performances are available at the door at PECI’s Gym A or through Books & Company. The general admission seats are available at $5 each. -Staff

said. In total, over $23,000 was raised through the silent auction of gift trees and over $10,000 was garnered through sales of items at the Second Time Around boutique and art sale. “This year is an increase of over $10,000 over 2013 and we would like to thank the program sponsors because we raised over $3,000 through those sales,” Payne added. There were plenty of smiling faces young and old on Saturday as hundreds checked over the gift

trees, stocked up on baked goods and basked in a pleasant late fall day in Prince Edward County. But it is the modern age and Payne noted that several attendees were using technology to keep up the pace on their bidding. “A lot of people were taking pictures of trees with their cell phones and communicating with friends and family that were monitoring the bids,” Payne said. Another woman was recording video around the various stations. “I asked her if she had

ever attended before and she said her and her mother-in-law come every year,” Payne said. “This year, her mother in law was in the hospital and she said 'I'm taking the Festival of Trees to her.'.” The president also offered thanks to all those Auxiliary Volunteers that participated. “All the hard work of all the committees and their members is deeply appreciated. They split all of the work up and try to have a lot of fun with it because it is quite an undertaking,” she added.

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The Picton Pirates collected a pair of important victories this week. The local Junior C club is trailing both Amherstview and Campbellford in the Empire standings, but ensured the gap didn't widen with a 3–1 win over the Jets Thursday, and a 5–2 triumph over the Rebels on Saturday evening. “We just continue to work hard and focus on being in the moment,” said Picton coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “You're never as good as they tell you when you win, and you're never as bad as they tell you when you lose.” He said it's important for the team to continue to focus on consistency and playing with an even keel. Port Hope continues to lead the league standings with 35 points at the midway point. Napanee comes next with 27 points and Campbellford follows with 25 points through 22 games. Amherstview sits in fourth place with 22 points and the Pirates trail the Jets by three with 19 points. Delayed due to weather conditions, Thursday night's contest got underway shortly after 8 p.m. Early on the Jets earned momentum through their physicality, with many thunderous hits garnering cheers from the visitor's bench. Midway through the

faCeoff frenzy Picton Pirates forward Nolan Van Vlack battles with Amherstview’s Brett Yake and Adam Alcorn following a faceoff in the Amherstview zone. The Pirates took a 3–1 victory in the contest and followed up with a 5–2 win over Campbellford. The Pirates will face the Rebels in a rematch tonight at the Picton arena. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

first period the Jets broke the deadlock. Dorian Overland collected the puck from goaltender Ryan Kaszuba and broke in over the Picton blue line. Over-

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The Pirates opened the second period down by a goal, but the team picked up their intensity and took the play to the Jets. At 13:25 of the middle frame, Chris

Jones evened the score with a power-play goal from Taylor Brown and Miles Levtov. Five minutes later the Pirates were still rolling and Phil Smith completed a

play from Mitch Burke and Devin McCann to give Picton the lead. The Pirates continued to control the game in the third and, midway through, Austin Labelle scored a power-play marker to make it 3–1. Smith and Burke had the assists. The goal was enough as the Jets weren't able to beat Picton goalie Brock Tufts, who had 26 saves. Picton went two-forthree on the power play in the contest. “We've been a pretty persistent group,” said Woodward. “We're not hanging our heads or giving up. We've been trailing some games and it's been a challenge for us, but we've proven we'll battle back right to the final buzzer.” He said the players continues to build chemistry with one another and the team has been playing hard. The Pirates got on the board first on Saturday with Jones finding the back of the net behind Rebels goalie Cole Mahoney. Curtis Smith and Brian Bunnett had the assists. The Rebels were able to even the score at 18:19 with Colin Doyle's unassisted goal. But the Pirates came flying out of the gate in the second stanza with Jones tallying his second of the contest just 1:09 into the period. Nolan Van Vlack and Brown has assists. The Pirates continued to manage the puck well throughout the second, and the Rebels weren't able to find the back of the net.

See PIRATES, page 23

Jones selected to play in CWHL all-star game at Air Canada Centre Dec. 13 PECI grad is tied for the scoring lead on Brampton team stacked with Olympic veterans Jason Parks

Staff writer

all-star Demorestville’s Jess Jones is in her second season with the Brampton Thunder of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and was selected to participate in the CWHL all-star event this month. (Brampton Thunder/CWHL)

A Demorestville native is about to star on grandest stage of women's professional hockey. Brampton Thunder forward and PECI alum Jess Jones has been selected to participate in the Canadian Women's Hockey League All Star Game taking place Dec. 13 at the Air Canada Centre. Jones is currently tied for the lead in Brampton scoring alongside Olympic gold medalist Laura Fortino with five points in nine games. “I'm very honoured to be named to the all-star show-

case alongside all these great players,” Jones told the Gazette Tuesday. The five-team circuit has squads in Brampton, Toronto, Calgary, Boston and Montreal and their lineups are stacked with recognizable names from the Canadian and American entries at the 2014 Olympics. “It's the best hockey i've played in my career,” Jones said of the calibre of the CWHL in 2014-2015. “These are the best players in the world and you have to be prepared every night to compete.” With a 2-6-1 record, the Thunder have struggled out of the gate but Jones said a

number of the contests have been one goal affairs. Personally, she feels her game has been solid through the first nine games. “I've had a good start to the season, I'm just trying to do everything I need to do to help the team,” she added. Jones gets plenty of support from home and added its extra special when her grandparents make it to the Thunder's regular Sunday afternoon home games. Jones played minor hockey locally with the Prince Edward County Kings and later the Quinte AAA Red Devils. In her junior years, she suited up for the Whitby

Wolves as well as the PECI Panthers secondary school team before accepting a scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey with the Mercyhurst Lakers. In her second season with Brampton, Jones also played professionally in Minsk, Belarus in 2012-2013. Of the 42 players named to compete at the CWHL All Star Showcase, 19 are former Olympians. Tickets for the event are free and can be ordered through the CWHL website at www.cwhl.ca. The web site also has a feature that allows fans to vote for team captains.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

Dukes beat Milton, Burlington to move two games over the .500 mark for first time Wellington keeps its opponents to just three goals in pair of home games Jason Parks

Staff writer

Don't look now, but here come the Wellington Dukes. After a tough start to the season, the Ontario Junior Hockey League squad is moving closer and closer into the middle of the Northeastern Conference playoff picture, having taken points in 11 of its last 14 games. Wellington (14-12-2) moved two games over .500 for the first time this season by sweeping a pair of home games this weekend at the Essroc Centre. On Friday the Dukes shaded the Milton Ice Hawks 2-1 thanks to a late third period goal by club November player of the month Marco Azzano. Two nights later, the club blew the doors off the overmatched Burlington Cougars 7-2 in a game that saw Wellington badly outshoot the visitors 37-19. Wellington moved into a tie for seventh in the Conference with Stouffville and is a single point back of Newmarket for sixth with a game in hand on the Hurricanes. The Dukes are still five points out of fourth place in the East Division but Rome wasn't built in a day and Wellington's long climb back into the upper echelon of the toughest division in Junior A hockey will take some time too. Nonetheless, it's a 20142015 high water mark for the squad who had to face an OHL-quality netminder in Peterborough Pete Scott Smith Friday. “In the past few years, Milton has always given us a tough run and they've have been a high-flying team,” Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said. “We could have been a little sharper around the net but (Smith) made some big stops and hats off to (Dukes starter) Taylor Welsh because he had made some key saves early on that kept

no luck luc Duke Luc Brown is denied by

Burlington Cougars netminder Joe Noonan during the second period of Wellington’s 7-2 win Sunday evening at the Essroc Arena. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Milton from gaining momentum.” After a scoreless first, Wellington cashed in on the power play midway through the second when Brody Morris ripped a point shot past Smith for the contest's opening goal. Wellington would send 19 shots Smith's way in the middle stanza but the Morris marker was the only puck that was able to elude the lanky netminder who got his start playing ball hockey on the streets of Hong Kong. In the third, Milton finally managed to get one past Welsh as Liam Stevens scored a power-play goal 5:59 into the final frame. The teams would play cat-and-mouse over the next seven minutes until Wellington benefitted from a hometown bounce as Azzano's harmless looking shot was initally saved by Smith but the rebound caromed off an Ice Hawk in

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PRINCE EDWARD HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HERITAGE AWARDS The Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) is pleased to announce it is accepting nominations for the third annual Prince Edward County Heritage Awards. The Heritage Awards are designed to recognize an individual, citizen group, project, or organization that has made a significant contribution to the conservation, awareness, and education of the heritage of Prince Edward County. To honor those that have preserved part of the County’s built heritage, awards will be given within two broad categories: 1.

Projects that have preserved or restored built heritage. This category includes the restoration and/or preservation of heritage structures (buildings, bridges, etc.), adaptive reuse of a heritage structure while retaining all possible original features, or significant fundraising to support the restoration of a historic structure.

Individuals or groups involved in heritage education, awareness or advocacy. This category includes research or writing related to local history, voluntary teaching of local history or traditions, presentations about local history as interpreted through the arts and media, significant contribution to the organization of and/or fundraising for a heritage promotional/educational event, or major advocacy efforts towards the preservation and/or designation of County heritage resources.

Nominations are currently being sought from County residents, with a deadline of December 31st, 2014. The Prince Edward County Heritage Awards will be presented during Heritage Week in February 2015. All nominations must be submitted using the Prince Edward County Heritage Award nomination form, available online at www.pecounty.on.ca, or available in hard copy from the Planning Department, 2 nd Floor, Edward Building, Picton. Access to the online forms is also available at all public libraries. For more information, please contact Janice Gibbins at janicegibbins@hotmail.com

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Dukes captain Joe McKeown also had a two goal game, the first coming after he absorbed a heavy body check in his own end. McKeown sought immediate redemption, legally checking the Burlington player in kind in the offensive zone and then finishing off a nice effort for a top shelf goal to open the scoring in the first. Another Duke forward that had a nice outing was Ben Sokay as he had some puck luck around the net and potted a pair. Jacob Panetta's point blast in the first added to Wellington's best offensive outing since October 26 against Pickering. “I thought we had a full 60-minute effort in both games, we didn't let up and, overall, it was good weekend for us. We are feeling positive heading into this week of practice,” Abrams added. While Milton and Burlington aren't junior hockey juggernauts, the upcoming stretch of games prior to Christmas should test Wellington's gains.

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INDOOR/OUTDOOR MASONRY. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work. Small deck and small deck repairs. Call George 613-393-2144 or 343-263-0027.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

Wellington United Church Saturday, December 20th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets $15 pp at the door.

Proceeds to Loyalist Humane Society

LOCAL PSW: Willing to come to your home for respite care, personal care, housework, decluttering, painting and yardwork. Reasonable rates. Bondable. 613846-0068 SHEILA BRUSHEY Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021. TIME FOR fall clean up.Yard work and small jobs. Also interior painting and repairs $15/hr. David 613847-3159.

A signing and long awaited launch of Suzanne Pasternak's "A Children's History of Prince Edward County" will be presented

Saturday December 13 at

BOOKS AND COMPANY.

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR career minded person willing to speak to small groups or do one-on-one presentations locally. PT/FT. Car & internet necessary. Diana, 866-306-5858 PSW for HIRE. Call Care Connect for professional, compassionate, confidential care in the County. 613-645-3006.

SEASONAL FARM Labourers for Laundry Farms, Picton, Ontario. Start May 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, have own transportation. Wage $11/hour. Apply to fax 613-4767128 or email: jeanoram@aol.com SEASONAL FARM labourers, April to October 2015. Duties to include: Pruning, planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. 7 days per week. Must have transportation. Wage $11/hr. Blueberry Patch, 3143 County Rd 8 Picton. Fax resume to 613-476-1309 or email blueberry@kos.net

LOST

LADIES GOLD wedding band, diamond shaped inset with diamond and ridges on either side. REWARD. Sentimental value. 613476-6398.

Red and white penny quilt (double) with names and dates around 1916/1917 was ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED OFF AT THE WOMEN AUXILIARY STORE late October 2014. Will pay a reward to get back, sentimental value.

Suzanne will also perform some music with Tom Leighton and Mark Despault.

This book is for kids as well as adults

BUSINESS SERVICES

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COMING EVENT

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE Sunday, December 7th, 2014 Picton United Church

Procession of Choirs 6:45 pm Come and hear local choirs and join us in singing your favourite carols!

Freewill offering for local charities

The Picton Gazette

SPECIAL NOTICE

CARDS OF THANKS

A heartfelt “thank you” to all the wonderful people, who came to my assistance, when I lost my balance and fell on September 22, 2014 upon entering the Picton Medical Clinic. Special thanks to Karen Brooks, Carol Hobbs, staff of Picton Clinic Pharmacy, the Paramedics and staff of the emergency department of our beloved Picton Hospital! I am home and recovering nicely. Thankfully, Inge Scott CAPON- The family of the late Alan R. Capon expresses sincere thanks to all who sent floral tributes and messages of condolence and made memorial donations at the time of his passing. Special thanks to the nursing staff at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care during Alan’s illness and to Doctors French and Scrivens. Your kindness will always be remembered. Margaret Haylock Capon. Ruth & Rocky Lunan would like to thank their family & friends for helping them celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at the Elk’s on Saturday, Nov. 15. We had a wonderful time and especially want to thank our children for arranging everything, as well as Rick Jarvis for his special appearance.

MEMORIAMS

ALGAR- Wayne. December 9, 2010. You are not just a memory Or part of the past I speak your name often And I will until life lasts Gone but not forgotten. Lovingly remembered Jean. ALGAR, Wayne. In loving memory of my Poppy, who passed away December 9, 2010. What I wouldn’t give... to ride around in that old truck with him. Miss you every day! Love Brodie

MEMORIAMS

ISENOR- Melissa. In loving memory of my daughter and granddaughter who passed away on Dec. 8, 2007. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always there for you. If remembering brings us closer Then you’ll never go away For thoughts of you are with us each and every day Always remembered and missed dearly by your Dad Dwayne, Erica, grandmother, aunts and uncles. JENKINS- Lyle.December 8,1993. A page in the book of memory Silently turns today We remember you in silence And make no outward show What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Remembered by daughters Janet & Eva. JENKINS, Lyle. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away suddenly on Dec. 9th, 1993 Your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of you, Dad, we loved so much. Sadly missed and loved by daughter Barbara, son-in-law Leon Gerow and family. KIRBY, Shirley Faye. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away December 5, 2005 If roses grow in heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me Place them in my mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me Tell her that I love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss on her cheek And hold her for awhile.... Love your daughter Cheryl, son-inlaw Paul and grandchildren Victoria, Tyler

Ron (Mac) MacDonald

August 2, 1934 – December 9, 2012 Your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories Of you, we loved so much.

Love always, Marilyn Debbie & Rick Jessica & Dez, Eli, Marley, Leah Laura & Bob

In Memory of

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

DEATHS

BATEMAN, Carolyne Margaret

Passed away peacefully at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife to Walter Bateman of Consecon. Loving Mom to Lynn Benjamin & her husband Derek of Consecon, Laura Bateman of Kingston, Mark Bateman of Consecon and her adopted daughter Penelope Clarke. Dear Grandma to James Benjamin, Judy Benjamin, Janice Benjamin and Great Grandma to Jemma Benjamin. Fondly remembered by all her extended family. Predeceased by her brother George Windle & his surviving wife Cheryl. At Carolyne’s request there will not be any visitation or service and cremation to take place. Arrangements entrusted with Weaver Family Funeral Home West Chapel, 170 Dundas Street, Trenton. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Online guest book & condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

Myrtle Alice Yeo-King (nee Gilbert)

passed away quietly at home in Picton, Ontario on November 25, 2014. Myrtle lost her battle with bladder cancer, she was in her 93rd year. Widow of William Albert Yeo (Niagara) and beloved wife of John Barry King of Picton. Myrtle is survived by her children David (wife Vada) and Jennifer of Guelph, she was predeceased by her daughter Susan (Ditta) in 2011. Myrtle will be sadly missed by 7 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, her sister-in-law Marj Gilbert, her 5 step-children and their families; plus a large collection of nieces and nephews from all over Canada (British Columbia to Newfoundland) as well as the USA. She was the adored matriarch of a large clan and will greatly missed by all. As per Myrtle’s request there will be no funeral. There will be a celebration of life in the Spring in Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to Plan Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society.

DEATHS

HARRIS, Margery Eleanor (nee BEAL)

Margery passed away suddenly at home in Wellington on Thursday evening, November 27th, 2014 with her family by her side. Devoted wife of Garratt Harris, beloved mother of Deborah, Helen McDonald (Jim) and Robert (Tracy). Cherished Nana of April Gillies (Chris), David and Andrea McDonald and Kenzie Harris and proud greatnana to Ava Grace Gillies. Dear sister of Mary Dorland, the late Taylor Beal, Ruth Large, John Beal and David Beal. Margery had a rewarding 33 year career as an elementary school teacher with most of those years teaching her favourtie grade 4 classes at CML Snider in Wellington. Margery was incredibly active all her life from track and field in her youth to speed skating, skiing, tennis and taking up golf after she retired. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge with several groups. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the Wellington United Church on Friday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Margery enjoyed walks on the boardwalk and would have wished donations to the Wellington Rotary Club for the beach project if you wish to make a donation. Arrangements entrusted to the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON, ON Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

NELSON, Marion Alice

June 4, 1914 – December 1, 1994

Carol Pliwischkies Wierzbicki

July 20, 1945 - January 27th 2011

In loving memory of

Karen Jane Lambert

March 23, 1957 – December 8, 2013 Losing you is a heartache, no one can heal. Our love left a memory, no one can steal. Thinking about you and loving you everyday! Paul Lambert, Julie, Janice and grandchildren Hannah, Andrew, Nathan and Matthew

Herb Pliwischkies Sr.

September 13, 1923 - December 2, 2010

When we are young so much is given to us. As we grow older, so much is taken away. It's hard to believe that four years have passed since you left It has been a difficult time for all of us Losing one who was so special in our lives. We carry on with the many memories And thank God for the times that we had The day that you passed, was so grey and dreary We all gathered to mourn and to raise a toast to you That exact moment as we cheered our glasses The sun filled up the room and shone brightly To let us feel your love and warmth Just one more time Little did we know It was the last time we would toast With our sister Carol For the very next month She was called home too And now we are four. Love Mom, Christa, Monika and Herb Jr

FOSTER, Kevin Ernest

passed away at Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014. Kevin (T.G.) Foster of Frankford in his 59th year. Beloved son of Joyce Foster and the late Ernest Foster of Picton. Loved brother of Pamela Suszek and her husband John of Chicago, Illinois; Paul Foster and his wife Teresa of Innisfil and Kelly Bauder of Kingston. Loving father of Tasha Nicole. Ever remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, Legion brothers and sisters and many local friends. The family received friends at the Frankford Funeral Chapel, 40 North Trent Street, Frankford on Friday, November 7th, 2014. Service followed in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Norman Long officiated. Cremation followed with Inurnment at Holy Trinity Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Frankford Branch 387 would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

DEATH

WILKINSON, John Augustus

The family of John Wilkinson sadly announce his passing at Hospice Prince Edward on Friday November 28, 2014, at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Susan Deline, loved father of Johnny (Wendy) of Cherry Valley, Tina (George Cassells) and Jody (late Sherry), all of Picton and step sons Jason (Dawn) and James, all of Peterborough. Dear grandfather of Miranda, Nikita, Charles, Jessica, Terri-Lynn, Jaymi, Johnathan and Anna-Lynn and brother of Lollie, Ronnie, Doug, Ellen, Lynda, Lois and the late Teresa and Kay. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Picton Elk's Lodge Hall on Thursday December 18 from 1 to 4 pm. Cremation has taken place with interment to follow in Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by John's family. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca FUNERAL HOME

613-476-5571

Christmas Cr aft Sales

MEMORIAMS

Malcolm Freeman Dulmage “Mac”

DEATH

Peacefully at Kentwood Park on Sunday November 30th, 2014. Marion Nelson formerly of Amelia St., Picton at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Gordon J.R. Nelson. Dear mother of Patricia Morden of Belleville, William G. Nelson and his wife Lesley of Vittoria, ON and Mary Lou and her husband Bill Cochrane of London, ON. Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Nelson rested at, the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral service was held in the chapel, on Wednesday December 3rd at 2pm Reverend Robert Jones officiated. Entombment at Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. (cheques only please). Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

Rest in Peace

Busy Hands

Craft Sale

Dec. 13, 9am-6pm Dec. 14, 10am-4pm

New Location WELLINGTON ARENA All local artisans, bigger than ever!

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Christmas Craft Sale

15 May Road Sat, Dec 6th Sun, Dec 7th Fri, Dec 12th Sat, Dec 13th Sun, Dec 14th

10am-5pm each day

Handcrafted Snowmen, Signs, Angels, Home Decor & Furniture for Christmas & Everyday

Craft & Bake Sale At

Sonrise Christian Academy 58 Johnson St., Picton Saturday, December 6 10am till 2pm Vendors’ Tables, Bake Tables Craft Tables Tea Room Christmas Décor

Annual Christmas Bake Sale Loyalist Humane Society Armoury Mall

10 A.M. TO ????

Friday, December 12th

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

AUCTIONS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Antique oak dining table, round maple dining table 4 chairs, assorted chairs, china hutch, antique oak library table, wardrobe, cedar chest, small pine cabinets, floor & table lamps, large assortment of glass & china, linens & doilies, old books, prints, qty. of new inventory, old paper advertising etc., post cards, Christmas decorations & numerous other pieces. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Antique bayonet for military rifle, antique cedar chest, depression glass, stamps & coins, antique hardware, stone crock, milk cans, small kitchen appliances, antique brass fire place fender, costume jewellery, Retro table & chairs, gun stock caned bottom chairs, hat boxes, quilts, Accuciser, couch, occasional reclining chairs, Bissell wet vac, small housewares, Casio cash register, 2 Morris chairs, luggage, down hill skies, small appliances, 3pt-6ft snowblower, plus much more. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com for information. Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE SHORT NOTICE FARM AUCTION SALE FOR WAYNE & MARLENE GOODFELLOW 4893 OLD HWY #2, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIONS: The farm is located on Old Hwy. #2 approximately 3 kms. east of Belleville just east of the Mitchell Road. Watch for signs. Massey Ferguson 255 2wd tractor/cab, good rubber & 2 sets of remotes (4645 hrs), Allis Chalmers Wd45 tractor with belly mount plough, New Holland 479 haybine, older model side delivery rake, New Idea 483 round baler, New Holland small square baler, 2 flat bottom hay wagons on 6 ton running gear, wagon running gear, Allis Chalmers model 140S single axle, single beater manure spreader, MF 3pth 3 furrow trip beam plough, MF 3 pth 3 furrow plough, Allis Chalmers 12 ft. heavy duty trail type set of discs/cylinder, Massey Ferguson 3 pth 8 ft. set of discs, Geo. White 12 ft “S” tine cultivator, Pittsburgh model 240 3 pth 6 ft. rotary mower, wooden & steel wheel older model seed drills, 2 sets of field drags, 3 drum field roller, 3 pth field sprayer/poly tank, 3 pth pto driven broadcaster, 2 livestock feeder wagons, 300 gallon water tank, new roll of “Red Top” high tensile page wire, electric fence supplies including wire, stakes, insulators etc., baler twine, several farm gates, assorted farm tools, forks, shovels, hardware, a large qty. of farm related smalls accumulated over nearly 50 years on this farm. Watch my web site for detailed list & photos. Reason for sale: Farm is sold. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, cheque/ID Lunch available Owner and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident

Holiday Issue Ad Deadlines Classified and Display

Dec. 24th Issue - Fri., Dec. 19th at 12 Noon Dec. 31st Issue - Tues. Dec. 23rd at 3pm

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Picton to finish week with back-to-back contests

PIRATES, from page 18

At 16:58 it was Corey Prince giving Picton a two-goal edge with Jones and Curtis Smith collecting assists. Mitch Burke's goal at the 3:43 mark of the third helped the club keep their momentum going and Jones completed his hat trick less than two minutes later to make it 5–1. By the time Ethan McDougall's powerplay marker made it 5–2 at 19:14, the Rebels had run out of time. Despite icing a short lineup, the Pirates were able to get the win through hard work, said Woodward. “We played three lines and everybody contributed. It was a complete team effort and that's what it's going to take,” he said. “We

can't have any passengers at this time of year. Every game is very important for us, the standings are tight, but the effort on Thursday and Saturday is exactly what we're going to need going forward.” The Pirates will face the Rebels in a rematch tonight. Woodward said the key for Picton players to focus on themselves and be ready for the contest. “We've got some momentum here, the guys are playing with some urgency,” said Woodward. “We have to go out and execute early on in the game.” The club takes on Campbellford tonight at home before heading to Deseronto to face the Storm on Friday night. Puck drop for both contests is 7:30 p.m.

Woodward busy leading up to overage deadline

Picton Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward and his staff were busy burning up the phone lines Monday night in advance of the deadline to roster potential overagers for next year. By midnight, the Pirates had added a pair of 20-yearold players, forward Mitchell Merry from the Napanee Raiders and defenceman Nate Kellar from the Pictou County Scotians of the Nova Scotia Junior B league. An Edmonton native, Merry moved to Trenton three years ago when his father was transferred there for work. A second-year veteran in the Empire league who previously played Junior A in Manitoba, Merry scored 11 points in 29 games last year

with the Campbellford Rebels. This year he played in 11 games with the Raiders scoring two goals in 11 games before being sidelined with a knee injury last month. Merry should add some speed, energy, and grit on the wing for Picton. A Kingston native, Kellar started his junior career with the Gananoque Islanders and moved on to Pictou while attending St. Francis Xavier University. The 6’2, 200 lb player is a strong multi-sport athlete who played receiver for the CIS football X-men. Kellar has a reputation for taking care of his own end first. In Pictou, he had 17 assists in 29 regular season and playoff games over the past two years. -Staff

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

The Ag & Rural Update is an electronic bulletin that is produced weekly by staff at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, (OMAF), Brighton Resource Centre is distributed free to subscribers. Not all of the information used in this farm calendar is supplied by the electronic bulletin.

Dec. 11 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com Jan. 8 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com

Jan. 15 &22 - Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), Roblin, 10am – 3pm Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org Feb 12 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com

Mar. 18 & 25 - Growing Your Farm Profits – Workshop, Napanee, 10am – 3pm. Start the business planning process by attending this Free two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices. Determine priorities and key goals. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities.For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org

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Ontario farm tire deflation technology ready to go global By Lilian Schaer (AgInnovation Ontario)

An automatic air inflation deflation system (AAID) developed by a southwestern Ontario hog farmer is ready to go global. Jake Kraayenbrink’s AgriBrink technology is ready for the market in Europe – several years after he first headed there himself in search of a solution to soil compaction problems on his farm near Moorefield, Ontario. Farmers need light, loose soil to plant crops, but the soil becomes hard – almost like cement – when heavy farm machinery passes over it. This means Kraayenbrink was a recipient of the water can’t drain properly and plant Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation roots are unable to get into the ground to Excellence in 2011 for his innovation. get at the nutrients they need to grow. With AgriBrink, a control box in the tractor cab allows the user to inflate and deflate the tires to match the ideal tire pressure for the weight and speed of the equipment being used. Equipment tires can be deflated in about 30 seconds once a farmer drives into a field and re-inflated when entering a road, which is much faster than other systems on the market today. This increases the footprint of a heavy piece of farm equipment, like a manure tanker, by about 60 per cent and keeps it from sinking into the ground. Overall, deflating tires lowers fuel consumption, increases crop yields by easing soil compaction, and reduces tire wear. Farmers can get into their fields earlier if their equipment is able to float over the soil more instead of sinking into wet ground. Farm equipment is easier to pull in a field when tires are deflated; this saves about 15 per cent on fuel costs, according to Kraayenbrink.

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Atom Kings sweep through three weekend games Lane backstops club to pair of shutouts

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GRAIN PRICES

King for a day Greer Excavating Atom BB Kings forward Nic Foster tries to steer home a loose puck during his team’s 6-0 win over Frontenac Saturday afternoon in Picton. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, December 3, 2014

CORN - $175.00/t NEW CROP CORN - $163.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT - $225.00/t SOYBEANS - $398.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS - $378.00/t

The Atom BB Greer Excavating Prince Edward County Kings ran roughshod over the competition of the OMHA's Eastern League this weekend, capturing all six points in three games. On Sunday, the Kings welcomed the Campbellford Colts to the Essroc Arena. Scoring a pair in the first, the Kings never looked back and shaded their opponent 3-2. Captain Aiden Reddick had the game's first while Jarrett Osterhout had a pair. Assists went to Nathan Wood, Carter Knock, Ben Lamorre and Garrett Kempers. On Saturday, the Kings downed the visiting Frontenac Flyers in Picton by a score of 6-0. After a scoreless first, the Kings got to the visitors on the first shift of the second as Reddick potted the game winner. Wood, Liam Rice and

Kempers also scored in the second frame as the Kings dominated play. In the third Reddick and Emerson Byford lit the lamp as the locals won going away. Helpers went to Byford (two), Matthew Millington, Lamorre, Nathan Percy, Kieran Young (two) and Reddick. Kicking off the three-inthree set on Friday, the Kings travelled to Stirling and gave the hosts the Blues, winning 1-0. Wood and Nathan Steen set up Reddick for the game winner and Nolan Lane was solid in the Kings cage, putting up his first of two shutouts on the weekend. The Kings hit the road this weekend and will have Jets in their sights, travelling to Bancroft on Saturday and Loyalist Township on Sunday. -Jason Parks, Staff

Senior Panthers gain valuable experience with tournament

With more time on the court, the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers are starting to feel confident they can play with their league’s better teams. The Panthers split their County Classic tournament last weekend, falling to Quinte 42-38 and beating St. Theresa 62-25. Coach Rob Garden said the Quinte game showed the Panthers a glimpse of what they can do. “It was a see-saw game. We had our chances, but shot 8-for-20 from the freethrow line,” he said. “They are a top-four team and we

feel good that we are right there with them.” Against St. Theresa, Garden said the Grade 11 players led the attack and the team proved it was multifaceted as they scored just once behind the arc. Monday, the team returned to Bay of Quinte action and beat Quinte Christian 26-21. Garden said the Eagles played a stingy zone defence, but his team’s defensive effort won the game. Kevin Wilson led the team offensively with 10 points. -Staff

PUZZLES

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014

CLUES ACROSS

— This week’s crossword —

LAST WEEK’S SOLVED

1. Breezed through 5. What part of (abbr.) 8. Reciprocal of a sine 11. Moves suddenly 13. Household god (Roman) 14. Picasso mistress Dora 15. Old Italian monetary units 16. Brew 17. Especially capable 18. Coffeehouses 20. Not 21. Holly genus 22. Work done after 40 hrs 25. Immunization 30. More aseptic 31. The brain and spinal

cord (abbr.) 32. Cambodian monetary units 33. Toward the stern 38. Wrath 41. Nicaraguan capital 43. Artifact recycling center 45. Injure severely 47. A steep rugged rock or cliff 49. Nothing 50. Bangladesh capital 55. Ground up corn 56. Measure of disc storage density 57. Smart ___: irritating 59. Persian dialect spoken in Afghanistan 60. Former CIA 61. Spanish auxiliary verb

62. ___ Titanic 63. Teensy 64. Banana genus

CLUES DOWN

1. Deaf signing 2. Fashionable 3. Girl’s name meaning “snow” in Welsh 4. Unhearing 5. Heavenly body 6. About heat energy 7. New Jersey capital 8. Steel rope 9. Selling 10. Eurasian land rail genus 12. Point midway between S and SE 14. Disfigure 19. Sound unit 23. Volt-ampere 24. Mentally deranged 25. TV taping device 26. 4th Caliph of Islam 27. Musician ___ Lo Green 28. Golden state (abbr.) 29. Importune 34. A recess in a wall 35. Honorable title (Turkish) 36. Hairy coat of a mammal 37. Small amount 39. Arc of spectral colors 40. Oval 41. Gym floor padding 42. Used of tobacco

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ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Aries, expect to be called into action several times this week. You may prefer to avoid the spotlight, but that won't be the case this week. Make the most of this opportunity. TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Taurus, all of a sudden you are so busy it can be difficult to find a few moments to rest. Thankfully, you are able to keep up with all of the activity. GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Gemini, seek advice from a trusted confidante as you contemplate a major lifestyle change. This person will provide valuable insight as you look to make the best decision possible. CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Cancer, going solo on a project may not seem like the ideal situation. But you don't want to be distracted this week, so going it alone is the best way to tackle the tasks at hand. LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Leo, following your gut may not always work out, but this week everything works out for the best. Curb impulsiveness as much as you can, though. VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, although you might be dreaming of a lavish vacation and an escape from the daily grind, it's just not possible at this time. Start saving for this dream excursion.

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KELLY ROAD – CLOSE TO PT. PETRE Situated in a private country setting featuring finished living space on two levels accessible by an elevator! Open concept living/dining/kitchen with walk out to deck overlooking peaceful countryside. Attached two-car garage with inside entry. $289,000 MLS QR21407239 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net 613-476-5900

WWW.1051CTYRD10.COM INCOME PROPERTY!!! 3 Bedroom 2 bathroom, original schoolhouse with attached 1 bedroom unit renting for $750/mth. Located on Main Road only 5 mins to Sandbanks Provincial Park: ideal monthly &/or weekly rental for both units. Private backyard with fire pit, detached barn/garage with loft, also storage shed with loft. New 30 year shingled roof, completely retrofitted interior including plumbing, electrical, insulation, drywall, a covered outdoor patio/deck area with ceiling fan. EXCELLENT WELL - quantity & quality. 2 Septic systems. One for each unit. Great Starter home with an income OR a FULL 2 unit duplex income. $219,000 MLS QR21407212

Call JASON, KEVIN, SANDY or TAMARA YOUNG, Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or thefamilyteam@gmail.com

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PICTON Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Needs some redecorating. Approx 800 sq ft, 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, new oil furnace & tank. Paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649

GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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Quaint Picton home perfect for first time buyers and/or young family within walking distance of schools and shopping, with a huge backyard. Main floor master bedroom and laundry with custom cabinetry, large living room and country kitchen and dining area with sliding garden doors to deck. 2 bedrooms up for kids or guests. Many upgrades and tasteful country decorating including new kitchen with custom cabinets, flooring on main level and new patio doors. All on a lovely deep Picton lot. A must see! $169,000 MLS QR21407315

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8 SKIFF COVE - WEST END OF WELLINGTON $425,000 Beautiful 4 bedroom home located on a large 100 x 106 ft lot in highly desired family neighbourhood. Totally updated kitchen overlooks family room with gas fireplace. Master bedroom has 4 pc ensuite, lower level features family room, office, 4th bedroom and 4 pc bath. If you're looking for peace and serenity to raise your family, you have got to see this home! See you this Saturday. MLS ®2143120

Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Representative 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

PEATS POINT BEAUTY 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow with waterfront just a stone throw from your home or deck. This impeccable home is minutes to your commute to Belleville yet offers the peace of The County. Grab your morning coffee, head to the sunroom and relax! $599,000. CONNIE GALLAGHER, Sales Rep 613-476-7800

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26.5 Acre Artisan`s Playground. Renovated 4+ bedroom century home operating as a B&B, 2 vacation rental suites in coach house. 2-story gallery & stained-glass studio. 2-story Pottery studio. 3 story red barn built in the 50`s currently houses a welding/blacksmith shop & forge, wood-worker`s dream workshop, lg bays for farm/vehicle storage. Finished space on 2nd level, large open 3rd story. One of the County`s historical Oast-houses (hops drying barn) converted into glass-blowing studio, 2nd level gallery. Convertible pavilion, great space for events, pre-fab walls to create winter storage. Landscaped grounds. $1,600,000 MLS QR21405659

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21404129

Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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PICTON 2 bedrm bungalow, nicely landscaped, fenced lot, greenspace running behind. Immaculate home, nothing to do. Upgraded electric, plumbing, asphalt shingles. Lg open concept living rm, dining & kitchen, hrdwd flrs, ceramic flrs, newer cupboards, garden doors to lg deck to enjoy morning coffee. Gas fireplace, lg 4 pc bath. Lg shed wired for 220 amp for a nice workshop. Garden area for vegetables. Perfect retirement home or young couple. $153,900 MLS® QR21405245

SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

Wow! This property is spectacular. Attached feature sheet outlining all the bells and whistles this property has to offer. Over 4800 sq.ft. of beautifully maintained living space. Designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Radiant heating, 2 fireplaces, 750 sq.ft. master bedroom. Full granny suite with separate entrances and full service kitchen. Professionally landscaped, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths in main house. Bathrooms in outbuildings. Inground sprinkler system. Huge sunroom. Over 6000 sq.ft. of insulated and heated garage space. Very unique! Very scenic! A must see! $595,000 MLS QR21407140

Excellent opportunity on the edge of Picton! The property features over 1.9 acres of privacy with a 2 storey dwelling and detached garage. Comfortable interior offers 3 bdrm / 3 bath and open concept dining-living room. Don’t miss out on this one! $249,000 MLS QR21406424 Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com

WATERFRONT

22 year old home, lg eat in kitchen, open concept living room/dining room, great views of the bay. Brand new hardwood and tile floors, carpet free home, fresh paint job throughout, updated look. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a great family home, easy commute to the 401 or 15 minutes from Picton. Full basement, completely open & ready for you to finish. Walkout basement for easy access to the waterfront & boat launch. $429,900 MLS QR21407039

HUGH JACKSON, Broker 613-476-5026 TRACEY DICKSON, Sales Rep 613-403-7690

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BEAUTIFUL, WATERFRONT - PARADISE Approx. 600 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach (between Lake Ontario & Bay of Quinte) a point of land with 2 coves. Swimmming, boating, fishing or water skiing is a step away. Updated large country kitchen, living room w/gas fireplace, patio doors to just walk out & your on the water. Updated 3 pc bathroom & septic, wiring & plumbing. Vacation retreat, income sportsmen or family lodging; your choice. When you arrive you will want to stay forever. $399,900 MLS QR21407169

Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

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This 3 bedroom rural home offers a great opportunity for first time buyers. Spacious open kitchen. Large living room with walkout. Hardwood floors. Vinyl windows throughout. Attached single car garage.Partially finished basement offers rec room potential. Conveniently located between Picton and Belleville on a lot that offers a spectacular view of surrounding agricultural lands. $159,900 MLS QR21406610

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Picton Harbour beauty! Four bedroom, finished basement walk-out waterfront home has three walls of windows overlooking the water on the main and lower levels. Large wrap-around deck on lower level and balcony on the main level is outdoor living at its best. Home is also wheelchair accessible, with elevator, dumbwaiter, larger door-frames and large walk-in main bathroom shower. Home has had many upgrades throughout the years with a steel roof, newer heating system and ac. There are two extra garages on the back side to store all the water toys. $499,000 MLS QR21406208

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Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

17433 LOYALIST PARKWAY $1,299,000 Exquisite waterfront home MLS QR21406382

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

$39,000 Building lot with water access to Bay of Quinte. MLS QR21405980

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

MILFORD – Quick possession possible! Lovely 3-bedroom home with full basement. Offers spacious rooms, kitchen with centre island & lots of cupboards, dining with walk-out to large deck & main floor laundry. Detached garage. $209,000 MLS QR21406617

Veronica Norton*

Great family home just steps to the community centre and ball diamonds and within walking distance to all amenities offered in Wellington. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and plenty of living space. Lovely fenced backyard and large deck to enjoy and entertain. $239,500 QR21406363

Ron Norton* Maintenance free brick bungalow with an extra large attached garage/workshop sits on 49+ acres of hardwood and softwood bush. Centrally located 10 mins to Wellington and Picton and 20 mins to Belleville. $250,000 MLS 2140601

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

$699,000 Gorgeous bungalow with amazing water views. MLS QR21406444

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

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

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

$479,000 Waterfront with ICF constructed bungalow, very private. QR21406117

$499,000 Waterfront on West Lake beautiful! QR21406660

PICTON – Move in & enjoy – the work’s all done! Lovingly rebuilt from the walls in with all the original charm restored. Centre hall plan on main floor & unique layout on the second floor. Detached two-garage & spacious lot. $475,000 MLS 2140115

MORRISON POINT RD. – 2.75 acres. (approx.) Charming century home in picturesque setting includes a spacious workroom with outside entrance – ideal for Artist/Hobbiest! Also includes a huge detached garage/workshop building. $389,000 MLS QR21406216

BLACK RIVER COMMUNITY – Country setting on one acre close to the Black River Cheese Factory. All brick bungalow with updated interior with open concept living/dining/kitchen & lovely hardwood floors and finished basement with woodstove. $259,900 MLS QR21403755

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

$135,000

43 WASHBURN ST. in PICTON – Reduced to sell now! With a little work (mostly decorating) this solid 2-bedroom home would be an affordable first home. Features a full basement and a detached garage paved driveway. Very quick closing possible. MLS QR21404705

Veronica Norton*

Peek-a-boo views of East Lake from your deck. 4 bedrooms, living room and dining room open to the kitchen. Huge recroom with a walk-out on the lower level. Great workshop with double doors for the gardener in your family. Plus a huge utility/storage area! Just 8 mins to Picton! Come take a look! $225,000 MLS QR21405224

Ron Norton*

Cozy 2 bedroom mobile with 28x12 ft addition on 65 acres. Great area for hunting, with an abundance of deer, turkey and fowl. 15 min to boat launch. 40 plus acres of work land & 24 acres of hard and softwood bush. $200,000 MLS QR21406093

CHERRY VALLEY – You won’t have to spend your weekends cutting grass here! Situated on a small lot this charming home is in tip-top condition – ready to move into. Close to a boat launch and convenient to the County’s beaches, parks, & wineries. Only $169,000 MLS 2142221

Ron Norton*

This is a great place to start or to slow down! A great place for a handyman. Beautiful location on the sought after Wilson Road with just over 4 Acres. Large living room and dining room with a cozy woodstove that is wide open to the large country kitchen. Renovations started on combining 2 bedrooms into a large master on the 2nd floor so bring your ideas and visions! New furnace and new electric water heater in 2013. This is a great family home that requires some love. $189,000 MLS QR21405545

BLOOMFIELD – Pan-Abode log home on almost an acre of property backing onto Bull’s Creek. Features a stunning great room with cathedral ceiling, spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen - almost 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space on three levels. PLUS detached 750 sq. ft. guest house. $525,000 MLS QR21406469

Ron Norton*

One owner home in the Harbourview subdivision in Wellington. Your kids can walk to school, the rec centre, ball diamond and the beach! Customized open concept kitchen and dining room, large deck with above ground pool, finished recroom with additional bdrm and full bath. Great home in a great neighbourhood! $229,900 MLS QR21405632

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YEAR ROUND VACATION

$635,000 Looking for a quiet place to escape? This maintenance free 3 bedroom 2 bath waterfront home is ready for those ready to relax. Everything has been done - just move in and enjoy the quiet country living with spacious open concept living areas, beautiful stone fireplace and full finished basement. Space for all the toys in 3 car detached garage. Furniture negotiable. Vendor will pay one year's lawn maintenance, snow removal, dock installation & removal. Motivated owner. MLS®2140664

SHEBA'S ISLAND BUILDING LOT

A SIMPLER LIFE $525,000 Located in a small hamlet of Cherry Valley this century old home sits on prominent knoll in a private setting with mature trees. Close to the Sandbanks Provincial Park which is well known for its excellent beaches but also as a winter destination for cross country skiing. Enjoy the simpler life in this c1880 brick home that has been restored and waiting for new owners. MLS®2135971

$149,000 Build your dream home here on Mother's Nature delightful waterfront lot. Hydro and gas to lot line. Sandbanks Provinical Park is a few minutes away where you can enjoy its excellent beaches in the summer and great cross county ski trails in the winter. West Lake is famous for its fishing and boating too!! MLS®2142911

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SPENCER STREET, PICTON

$369,000 This gracious century home is located on a large corner lot overlooking Picton harbour for wonderful waterviews. Lots of character and charm with large principal rooms flooded with light. All original windows on main floor. Pleasing architectural details throughout. Lovely gazebo attached to verandah for watching the world go by! MLS®2143077

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2 LOTS MORRISON POINT ROAD $124,900 Both of these ten acre lots have deeded access to Lake Ontario where waterfront is private, great for swimming and boating. Each lot has beautiful spruce trees and a well. Driveway permit included. MLS®QR21406729 and MLS®QR21406727

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WATERFRONT CONSIDER THIS

$275,000 Historic commercial shop on Main Street, Bloomfield. Excellent retail location in centre of artisan village. Zoning CL-4 which allows a number of possibilities. Stuccoed over triple brick construction. Renovated upper self contained unit includes new bathroom, granite counters in kitchen, new carpeting and includes stainless steel appliances. Private back yard. MLS®2141636/646

EAST LAKE WATERFRONT

$2,050,000 This property consists of 12 acres on East Lake with 800 ft of accessible waterfront. Custom designed, energy efficient bungalow with walk out basement and attached garage. Approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space on each level with open floor plan design and radiant in-floor heating. 4.5 kw solar panels providing approx $5,000 per year until 2030. MLS®QR21406436

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$179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. Enjoy the tranquility of 9.6 acres and over 700 feet of shoreline. A seasonal creek flows through to the Bay. Newer storage shed is included. Excellent for kayaking, canoeing and all year round fishing in Bay of Quinte waterways. MLS®QR21405495

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GREAT LOCATION FOR WINERY 40 acres, older stucco home, attached 2 car garage, detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage. Same owner for 47 yrs. Lg country kitchen, lots of cupboards, hardwood floors, bright living rm, family rm, woodstove, sunrm, 3 bedrms, 4 pc on 2nd level. Oil heat. Lots of character & charm. Deck on back of home overlooking property. Asking $309,000 MLS QR21403700

OLDER RENOVATED HOME Municipal water, village of Consecon. Immaculate inside, totally renovated. Lg country kitchen, woodstove, lots of cupboards, island. Separate living room, lg 3 pc bath, 2 bedrms upstairs, small office area, loft in second bedrm. Detached 1 1/2 car garage, outbuilding could be used as workshop or small bunkie, 20x20 3rd building. Lg 2+ acre property, great for young entrepreneur for home occupation. Call to view. Asking $199,900 MLS® QR21404242

EXECUTIVE HOME Lg lot, upscale subdivision in Wellington. Open concept family rm / kitchen / eating area, separate living rm / dining rm. Main floor master bedrm, ensuite, walkin closet. 2 pc bath, laundry on main floor, inside entrance to 2 car garage. 2nd level has 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement, rough in for bath. Call on this one. Asking $389,900 MLS® QR21407050

THIS PROPERTY IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT Lots of parking, 1.3 acre parcel lends itself to some serious development. All pieces in core area of town. 8500 sq ft solid building, Main St access. 3000 sq ft building - 1700 commercial & 3 bedrm completely renovated apt, Wharf St. access. Separate lot backs onto Niles St. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm. Close to all amenities. Asking $162,900 MLS® QR21403624

THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635

STIRLING Completely restored century home backing onto parkland, walkable to all shops & amenities. 3 bedrms, one 4 pc & one 2 pc bath. Lg modern kitchen, lots of cupboards & built ins. Separate living rm, dining rm, 4 season sunrm. Garden doors to lg deck. Asking $254,900 MLS QR21406403

CONSECON LAKE BUNGALOW Sit in your Florida room & watch the boats go by or put your own boat in at your dock & go fishing. Great for swimming, fishing & just playing. 2 nice size bedrms, open concept living rm, dining rm & kitchen. Main floor laundry, Florida room, lg deck to bbq on, attached 1 1/2 car garage. Full unspoiled basement, outside entrance. New furnace. Paved drive, extra lg lot, close to Trenton. Asking $399,000 MLS QR21405436

GLENORA ROAD Close to Picton, municipal water at lot line. View of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of 100’ x 200’ lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $114,500 MLS® 2133769

LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Walk to downtown, close to churches & shopping. 2 bedrm condo. Lg living rm & kitchen, laundry rm, 4 pc bath, patio area. Gas heat, central air. Suitable for older couple or single person. References required. First & last months rent. Pay own utilities. $1,000 per month Call for more details. ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581

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Spectacular property to build your dream home or restore a `piece of history` to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking field. $158,000 MLS QR21406067 Gail Forcht**

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Charming Country home rests on a hilltop of 1.7 acres. The verandas in front and back captures the rural views and outdoor living of Prince Edward County. The home features open concept, 2 bedrooms on main level, finished basement, double car garage and an opportunity to expand living space on the second floor. $324,900 MLS QR21406814 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

20 ac great vistas just minutes from Picton! Stunning executive home ideal for lg family or multiple generations. 5 bedrms with ensuites, state-of-the-art mechanicals, wonderful natural light. House takes full advantage of rolling terrain & open fields. Lower level could work well as separate suite. $479,500 MLS 2141766 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room! Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401! Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Location, location, location! Picton Bay 2+ acre residential lot with waterview located at the end of a quiet, no-exit lane only minutes to Picton’s Main Street! Property has rolling terrain with a perfectly level spot to build your dream home. Mature trees and bushes across the West and South boundaries create the perfect screening for privacy. Property has road frontage on Cedar Lane and Loyalist Parkway for easy and quick access to Sandbanks Provincial Park, area wineries, and all Prince Edward County amenities. $198,000 QR21406016 Gail Forcht**

Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. private lane to the property offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with great room for family gatherings. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundryroom, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS QR21405430 Gail Forcht**

Century home on a quiet road with 8.1 acres including commercially zoned lot with large quonset and garage. The home has many upgrades throughout. Country kitchen with wood stove, large living room and centre hall plan. Upper level offers 4 bedrooms and could be expanded to offer a full master suite. Some fruit trees and perennials and vegetable garden opportunity. $299,000 MLS QR21404243 Gail Forcht**

Fabulous Location on a double lot! 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, wrap-around covered verandah. Open 2-storey great room, wood-burning fireplace, walls of windows. Main floor master with ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Bright, airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to front verandah and back deck. Waterviews over the reach. New double garage with space for a workshop. This home feels new. Move in as soon as you want. Walk to the residents` beach and boat launch. $325,000 MLS QR21406892 Gail Forcht**

Stately renovated 4 bedroom home, gorgeous in-town lot. Plenty of room for guests & entertaining, large principal rooms, central air. 3rd level Master oasis, fireplace, balcony, skylights, ensuite, soaker tub, separate shower, heated floors. 9' ceilings throughout. 2nd floor laundry doubles as guest room. Full-height basement for dry storage, workshop or hobbies, wide staircase for easy access to backyard. Big country kitchen, granite counters, solid wood cabinets, wainscotting, room for a family table. Crown moulding, high baseboards, plenty of original character. Freshly painted exterior trim & decks - private garden, screenedin front porch. Walk to everything in town. Perfect for B&B or home-business. Paved drive plus space for 3 cars. Garden shed has electricity. $398,500 QR21407154 Gail Forcht**

Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous light-filled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $449,000 MLS QR21404687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Bright bungalow at the the water`s edge just West of Wellington. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious Great Room with large windows and corner fireplace nook. Walkouts from the Living room, eat-in Kitchen and Master Bedroom to a fabulous deck overlooking the water. Views to Sandbanks beach, West Point and the famous Dunes! Only a few steps down to the limestone shore, great for swimming or watching the waves roll in! Double garage plus cute garden shed offer plenty of storage for all your toys. Brand new roof on the garage, Updated wiring, New insulated door and windows in Master bedroom to take advantage of the amazing views. From Sunrise to Sunset, this cottage has it all! $497,000 MLS QR21406429 Gail Forcht**

Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21407057 Lori Slik*

Amazing space! You won`t believe the amount of accommodation in this sprawling family home with spectacular views of Picton Bay! Striking 3-bedroom 2-storey home with `Dwell Magazine` design elements - plus a large 2/3 bedroom one-level in-law suite. Generous spaces, great natural light, low-maintenance grounds - all just a stroll away from Main Street services. Expansive second level sunroom offers wide vistas of the Bay! $575,000 MLS QR21406126 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Peace & Privacy! Spectacular waterfront property. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, indoor endless pool, vaulted ceiling in open concept kitchen, dining, great room with beautiful stone fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom, decks. Office/Library overlooks great room. Spacious bedrooms each with ensuite on main floor. Lower level: 2 bedrooms, full bath, workshop, utility/storage room, great family room, wood stove, pool, walkout to patio and water. Double attached garage. Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis, rebuilt 48` dock/wharf plus deep water mooring. Paved circular drive. Great boating community. $696,000 MLS QR21406043 Gail Forcht**

Enchanting spacious updated gabled Century home, 24 acres, over 600’ waterfront on Adolphus Reach. 2 centre hall plans, original staircases. Pine & hardwood floors, original trim, french style windows in 1860`s part of house. Perfect for retreat, B&B or special place for family & friends. Finished & insulated space in historic barn. 2 smaller outbuildings. Stairs to Muskoka-like shore, private deck. Potential to sever. Land presently in cash crop & newly fenced area for the horses. $928,000 MLS QR21404532 Gail Forcht**

Unparalleled waterfront estate, 53 acres. Over 1000’ waterfront, dock, protected waters for swimming & boating! 3+ acres mature vines producing 8 varieties. Custom built 4 bedroom home, geothermal heating & cooling, heated in-ground pool, dream kitchen. Hardwood & ceramic floors, radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis, 5 pc ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace, views across vineyard to water. Recently built outbuilding could be tasting room or bunkie. $1,295,000 MLS QR21404458 Gail Forcht**

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

17 East Mary St. CENTURY HOME Large family kitchen. Hardwood floors. Enclosed back porch. Steps to shops.

OPEN SUN. DEC. 7 2-4pm $152,000 EXCEPTIONAL! Historic Georgian style home. Oak hardwood floors. New installed kitchen. 11’ ceilings. Lovely park-like setting.

$523,000 SPECTACULAR! Private luxurious waterfront home! Oak cabinets in kitchen with breakfast nook. Full suite on lower level. Boat launch & dock.

$729,000 TREE-TOP RETREAT! Tucked away from the road on 2.25 acres! Vaulted ceilings! Sky-lit sunroom. Spectacular waterfall!

$469,000 EXCEPTIONAL! Historic mid 1800’s farmhouse! Original beams, exposed stone, wide plank wood floors. Surrounded by wetlands & farmland!

$459,900 AND

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HOMEFINDER *Independently owned & operated

WWW.20MAINSTREETWEST.COM Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton

Frontage on 2 roads. Central location, lot lends itself to home set back on lot. $74,900 MLS 2137510 Steve Sensenstein

Picton 4 Plex. Century Home with original features. Great Income Property $400,000 MLS 2141693 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY FARM

WATERFRONT BUNGALOW - BELLEVILLE

385 SCUTTLEHOLE RD QR21405524 $236,000.00 Fabulous waterfront, 15 min. from Belleville. Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey

67 acres, near established vineyards. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, three door 24` x 30` garage. $485,000 MLS QR21404905 Bill Rorabeck

8 SPENCER STREET

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CLASSIC COUNTRY HOME

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GREAT VALUE, LOCATION, BACK YARD EN E OP OUS H

Close to Hospital & Yacht Club. 3 bedroom home. Fenced yard, 18 x 12 separate garage, ample storage space. New vinyl siding. $134,900 MLS 2140409 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch. Fireplace, Hardwood floors, 2 Car Garage, Den. $288,000 MLS 2141035 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Spacious country style 3+ bedroom bungalow, attractive deck. Completely renovated. Asking $215,000 MLS QR21403982 Call Carol Brough

BRICK BUNGALOW ON LOYALIST PARKWAY

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Spacious cottage style home on a lovely lot overlooking Mill Pond, moments from Milford. $259,000 MLS QR21404837 Bill Rorabeck

Waupoos home with over 620ft of flat Waterfront. 3 bedroom/3 bathroom. Stunning waterviews! $749,900 MLS 2141579 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

W G NE TIN LIS

Just perfect for one or two. Built in the 60's with much of the originality still in place. Situated on a fantastic treed lot just steps away from McFarland Park. MLS QR21407445 Pat Benson Moore & Carol Brough

MLS QR21406014 $279,000

CHERRY VALLEY CHARMER

613-476-5900

MLS QR21404873 $139,000

HOME AND WORKSHOP

QR21406202 $699,000

407 Acres!

2140927

Prinyers Cove Waterfront

QR21404473 $234,900 $131,900

$179,000

NEW

• Spacious, open concept bungalow • Renovated with kitchen island • Jacuzzi tub • Detached steel Quonset • Includes compressor and hoist • Set on 2 acres

Waterfront Lot - Boat/Fish/Swim

5-YEAR NEW BUNGALOW

• Spectacular tin ceilings • Massive bedrooms • 1.5 baths • Main floor laundry • Detached garage • Mature yard

As described in the County`s Heritage register `The Gillespie house is typical of the finer urban dwellings of the 1880`s`. For the 21st Century, it lends itself to adaptation as commercial, residential or hospitality opportunities. $459,000 MLS QR21405967 Bill Rorabeck

Independently Owned & Operated

VACANT LAND • Wonderful community • Three bedrooms • Office/Hobby room • Hardwood flooring • Double garage • Workshop • Gorgeous yard

`THE GILLESPIE HOUSE’

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JIM WAIT, Sales Rep DARLENE ELDRIDGE, Broker MARK DAVIS, Sales Rep 613-922-7722 613-848-6433 613-503-0774

FAMILY HOME

392 MAIN ST., PICTON QR21405505 $119,900 Walking distance to hospital, arena & downtown. Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810 www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma

MLS QR21407276 $199,000

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 f RE/7

THE PICTON GAZETTE

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NEW OFFERING ~ Picton

Century Charm Great Layout, Main Floor Master & Ensuite, Cozy Woodstove, Fabulous Kitchen & Appliances. Large Deck & Fenced QR21407317 $199,000

Iris &Brian

OPEN HOUSE ~ SATURDAY 1-3 PM !

205 MAIN ST. BLOOMFILED Private Lush Gardens, Spacious Layout, Charming Original Details, Double Garage, #QR21406073 WOW $249,000

ANDREWS BROKERS

Prestigious ious L Limestone imesttone L Ledges ed dges L Lane! ane!!

NEW NEW OFFERING! OFFERING! ~ 44+ +B Beautiful eauttifu Acres

Coveted Family Treasure! A world Apart. Open Plan, Soaring Ceilings, Panoramic ViewsBreathtaking.. QR21406862 $888,000

Yearning for A Country Setting at C The Edge of Town? T Fab Century Home Reno’d to Please! Trendy Chic. #QR21407296 $249,000

Exquisitely Y Yours ours on B Beautiful eauttifull P Picton ictton B Bay ay 9 +Acres on Picton Bay. A Prime Location & Luxury Home 5 Bedrooms/5 Baths, Sand Beach, Docks, Guest Cabin,++ #QR21406453 $1,195,000 Designed With Style, 4 Bedroom Beauty in Rural Setting ~Belleville, Hardwood, Millwork, Appliances, All the “|I Wants” QR21406930 $249,900

Farmhouse Retreat on 54 Acres!

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Fulfill your Dream! Reno’d D Throughout. Stone F/P, HardS wood, Appliances, Kitchen, a Barn, Coverall, & B Workshop Horses Welcome! H #QR21405978 $435,000

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Family Home ~ View of Weller’sBay! Invite the In-Laws this Home Offers A Separate Wing for Family or Vacation Rental Opportunities! QR21404398 $429,000

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104 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

154 Wellington Main Street

Located in the heart of Wellington, this 5 bdrm home offers generous living spaces and some nice details found only in a century home. From the carved front door to the tin ceilings, pocket doors, ornate staircase, high ceilings and wood mouldings, this home offers the character and charm of a bygone era. The next owners will have the opportunity to update the kitchen and second floor. Two storey workshop. Boat launch across the road. MLS QR21406529 $249,900

86-88 Picton Main Street

If you are interested in placing a heartfelt “thank you” or warm wishes to all of your clients, friends and neighbours this is the place to do it! Contact Michelle Bowes pictonrealestate@gmail.com 613-354-6641 x113

Prime commercial building lot on Picton’s busy Main Street. Neighbouring businesses include Metro, KFC, the Sobey’s plaza and the proposed Shoppers Drug Mart. Zoning is Core Commercial which allows for many uses. Level, rectangular and with all municipal services available, this 9,900 sq ft lot is perfect for your new building. Free on-street parking in this part of town. $249,000 MLS 2136327

337 County Road 24

This 2700sqft home has 4 bdrms, master with ensuite, eat-in kitchen and lots of room for entertaining in the living, family and separate dining rooms. It is situated on a private, 3.1 acre level lot. Also on the property is a 40ft X 37ft workshop with large doors and a two car detached garage. This 1920’s home offers generous space and the opportunity to pursue hobbies or a small home-based business in a quiet, rural location. MLS QR21404845 $219,900

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

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call eLiZABeTH prinYerS cOVe wATerfrOnT crOMBie, Sales rep $149,000 Elevated waterfront lot - the 613-476-2700 or perfect peaceful and private location to toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com build your home. Hydro to lot line. Ultimate

location to view the reach and boat activity. Immediate possession. MLS®Qr21405735

UniQUe OppOrTUniTY call eLiZABeTH $199,000 Prime location in centre of Picton. crOMBie, Sales rep Unique opportunity for owner occupied income in 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 this century old home. Commercial/residential www.pictonhomes.com zoning as east end of home was once a store. With renovation this location affords a commercial opportunity and also a "walkabout lifestyle" - everything close & "only a block away". MLS®Qr21405019

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new price

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Fabulous home on a great street in a lovely town! Move in and relax! This home is ready for the next family...vaulted ceiling in the cozy family room leads up to your dining room and kitchen, all open and perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Large master suite, veronicanorton@bellnet.ca main bath and additional bedroom round out the main floor. Big and bright recroom on the lower level with a 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. Attached garage with inside entry, cute deck off the kitchen to sit and relax. Quick close available. $279,000 MLS Qr21407447

call rOn nOrTOn, Sales rep Office: 613-399-5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

1 1/2 storey 3 bed, 1 bath home located on the outskirts of Bloomfield on municipal services, with a large lot backing onto an open field. A lovely and bright sun porch/den facing south. Updated hydro, shingles, insulation, laminate flooring, and new windows in kitchen and bedrooms. The interior of this home has been extensively renovated. $164,900 MLS Qr 21404757

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Fabulous 6.8 acre waterfront property, includes severed 1.8 acre lot in desirable Waupoos. 500+ ft pristine waterfront, sand & some rock near shore, gradually changing to sand bottom feet off the dock. South facing towards Waupoos Is. Spectacular views to the east to open water. custom built cedar and stone sided home, wrap around deck. Impeccably call GAiL fOrcHT, Broker maintained, birds eye maple floors. Energy efficient or SHAnnOn wArrheat/cooling, 12” walls. Attached double garage, main floor entry plus access from lower level. Vaulted ceiling in HUnTer, Sales rep the living/dining room, 3 sets of walk out glass doors to Office: 613-471-1708 the deck. Ideally situated on the property for privacy, cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com close to the shore. Lots of room to expand. Great soil for gardening & planting. 10 mins. to Picton, walk to the Cider Co. or Waupoos Winery. Waupoos marina close by. Potential opportunity to sever another lot to the east of the house. MLS Qr21407004 Gail forcht**

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98 Main Street, picton, On

Tidy in town bungalow that offers such comfortable living and oh, so affordable to maintain. Immediate possession available! $229,900 MLS Qr21403791 A rAre GeM!

Feature HELMER’S BUILDING

NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES

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

476-7893

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Executive 1552 sq.ft. bungalow in exclusive Pineridge Subdivision. Farnsworth Construction Ltd. Builder has many extremely happy clients. Approx. 4 month construction time. HST included. See feature sheets for all the details. $429,000 MLS Qr21406703

Magnificent Curb Appeal! A majestic stone home, situated on a double lot with full municipal services. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Spacious 10` ceilings, fully finished lower level. Intricate crown mouldings, marble and hardwood floors throughout Granite Counters in Kitchen and Bathrooms. Perfect for an upscale bed and breakfast. Panoramic water view of Lake Ontario. Large parkland space between house and waterfront. Priced to sell!!! $499,000 MLS Qr21406102

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DESIGN FOR LIVING

Home of the Week DESIGN FOR LIVING

Plan No. SHSW2622

TWO EASY-GOING LEVELS

This home is ready for vacation fun! The living room includes an open dining area, a cozy fireplace, access to the back porch, and even a computer corner. With lots of windows and room for guests to sit at the island, the kitchen is a relaxing hangout. A large bedroom and full bath (complete with a generous tub and separate shower) reside on this floor. Downstairs, you’ll find two more bedrooms, another bathroom, and an extra-spacious family room with sliding doors to outside. First Level: 1,152 sq. ft. Lower Level: 1,152 sq. ft.T otal: 2,304 sq. ft.

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Plan No. SHSW2622

TWO EASYGOING LEVELS First Level: 1,152 sq. ft. Lower Level: 1,152 sq. ft. Total: 2,304 sq. ft.

Plan No. SHSW2622

TWO EASYGOING LEVELS Lower Level

First Level

First Level: 1,152 sq. ft. Lower Level: 1,152 sq. ft. Total: 2,304 sq. ft.