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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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POOCH members hear from local stakeholders in hospital talks PaGe 3

FIre and ICe Members of the Belleville Fire Department took on members of the Prince Edward County Fire Department in a friendly hockey game during Sunday’s Sophiasburgh winter carnival. The local crew ultimately took a 5–4 win over the visitors. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Sophiasburgh, Ameliasburgh stage carnivals for Family Day weekend Chad Ibbotson

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There was no shortage of winter activities over the Family Day weekend as both Sophiasburgh and Ameliasburgh held their winter carnivals. At Ameliasburgh Town Hall, Ameliasburgh recreation committee members and members of the Ameliasburgh Town Hall working group greeted visitors with fresh hot dogs and baked goods. The hall was filled with a variety of activities for children, and young and old gathered to take part in the fun. Ameliasburgh Town Hall working group chair Nancy Wood said things were going well on Sunday afternoon. “The horse and buggy here is filled up every time and people are waiting to get on it,” she said. “I see a bunch of kids down on the lake skating and playing hockey.” She said she was enjoying seeing different generations taking advantage of the event — especially as it coincided with the Family Day weekend. “It gets everybody together again. Everybody, even my own family, is going every which way, so it's nice to just get everyCarol Brough

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body in one spot and have fun,” she said. “We looked at a lot of different dates and we thought we'd go with the Family Day weekend and it worked out well.” She said events such as Sunday's winter carnival are important in building a sense of community. That community seemed to be growing on Sunday as visitors attended the event from as far away as Ottawa, said Wood. The event was sponsored by the Ameliasburgh recreation committee and supported by the Ameliasburgh library. In Sophiasburgh, the ward's recreation committee celebrated their reformation

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with their first event — the first annual Sophiasburgh winter carnival. The centrepiece of the event was a hockey game between members of the Prince Edward County Fire Department and their some of their counterparts from Belleville. The contest — aptly named the “Battle of the Blazes” — was ultimately won by the Prince Edward County crew by a score of 5–4. Other attractions included live music from local band Telegraph Narrows, free snacks and refreshments and family skating. Sophiasburgh recreation committee chair Kristy Mills said she was

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pleased with how things were going early into Sunday's event. “Everything's awesome,” she said. “You couldn't ask for a better day.” While the temperature hung around a frigid -20 C, many braved the cold weather to participate in the festivities, with cups of hot chocolate delivered continually by volunteers. Mills said the event wouldn't have been possible without the help of recreation committee volunteers. “I can't say enough about them, it really was a team effort. It's a new committee, we just started in January,” she said. “To be

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able to pull off this event in this short period of time, everybody really just came together.” She said the Friendship United Church provided hot chocolate and coffee and were a great contributor to the event. Mills said Sophiasburgh residents can expect more events like Sunday's as the committee continues to generate ideas. “This is just our first launch event as a newly formed committee,” she said. “We're still getting things figured out, but we've got some ideas for events in March and throughout the year.” She said the committee is also seeking advice from the community in terms of what sorts of events and activities residents would like to see. Prince Edward County firefighter and recreation committee member Luc Paradis was doling out hot dogs on Sunday. He said it was great to see residents out enjoying the day. “The turnout is pretty good considering the cold temperature, we're doing pretty good that way,” he said. Paradis said he was loving the hockey game between the two fire departments. “It's a little bit of rivalry between the Belleville and Sophiasburgh fire departments, so it's great that way,” he said. “We're all in the same field, so it's great camaraderie too.”

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Proposed code of conduct to be brought forward at next council meeting for approval Majority of councillors support concept at committee meeting Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

A code of conduct for members of council may soon be in place. The code was supported by the majority of councillors at last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting and will go forward to the next council meeting for approval. The code lays out the responsibility of council as a whole, the mayor, and councillors, and outlines expected behaviours when it comes to things such as confidentiality, gifts, and the role of staff. For example, Section 3 of the code is titled “Members of Council and the Role of Staff.” The section says mutual respect and co-operation are required to achieve council's corporate goals and to implement council strategies through the work

of staff. “The role of council is to lead through setting policy and budget — it is not to manage or administer,” the code says. The section also says inquiries to staff from council members should be copied to the chief administrative officer or the appropriate senior staff. Section 4 deals with “County Assets and Gifts.” It says council must not use municipal assets for personal convenience, for profit, or to assist during an election. It says members of council must not accept gifts and benefits except as provided for under law and in the course of their duties. “They may accept gifts of token value only but should be aware that even these may place them in a position where their actions are open to serious question,” the code says.

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Picton councillor Treat Hull was among those who supported the code of conduct, saying it provides for greater accountability. “Codes like this are used in a lot of management teams, and what it does is empower other members of the group,” he said. “If somebody is way off base, it empowers other members of the group to hold other members accountable.” North Marysburgh councillor David Harrison questioned the need for a code of conduct. He said council members have treated one another with integrity and have respected council decisions. “Win, lose, or draw, we've all been on both ends of it and we walk away and the decision is done. We're all ladies and gentlemen and life goes on,” he said. “At the end of the day what really will be accomplished after we go through this whole rigmarole?” He said the municipality has survived decades without a code of conduct for councillors. “It's not necessary to have it,” he said. “To me, it's going to lead to less transparency if anything.” Most councillors were supportive of the code as a whole. However, there did appear to be some trepidation when it came to the media relations section of the document, as several

by the Code Committee-of-the-whole chair Kevin Gale and Mayor Robert Quaiff take

part in discussion around a code of conduct for council members. The committee supported the code, which will come to a future council meeting for approval. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

councillors feared the measures could be seen by the public as giving an air of surreptitiousness to council actions. The section calls for councillors to accurately communicate council decisions, even if in disagreement with the decision and in a manner that maintains

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respect for council's decision-making process. The section indicates official information related to council decisions will normally be communicated to the community and the media by the mayor or designate. The policy indicates that when councillors speak on behalf of constituents, they should allow the mayor to speak on behalf of council as a whole and put comments in context. Finally, the section says council members should make every effort to comply with the media relations policy. South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson said he wouldn't want to give residents any reason to suspect that anything is being hidden. “We should avoid any misconception on the part of the public that we're

being anything less than totally up front and straightforward,” he said. Mayor Robert Quaiff said that was in no way an intention of the section. He said when the section was drafted it was done so with the intention that council members would still be able to communicate effectively with constituents. “I still wanted members of council to participate in communicating with constituents in a manner that shows they represent their constituents, but I wanted them to be respectful of the fact that council makes a decision as a whole,” he said. The previous council had discussed implementing a code of conduct, but that measure was ultimately not approved. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for March 10.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Mayor says council is committed to working with health providers to find solutions Quaiff tells POOCH meeting County has requested meeting with health minister Jason Parks

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Fears of what will be in the short and long term when it comes to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital were discussed amongst local health and political leaders Thursday evening. A jam-packed Branch 78 Legion hall was the scene for a meeting organized by the Patrons Of Our County Hospital (POOCH). Nearly 100 people took in a question and answer session involving Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith and South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) chief executive officer Paul Huras with much of the discussion surrounding what the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) might do to balance its upcoming 2015-2016 budget, what the future held for a new local hospital and how the local citizenry could continue to support the local institution in a way that would ensure those making healthcare funding decisions knew of PECMH's importance. Quaiff admitted he hadn't exactly endeared himself to local health-care activists after he emerged from a recent two hour meeting with QHC president and chief executive Mary Clare Egberts and board chair Steve Blakeley and told local media that â&#x20AC;&#x153;QHC is not our enemy.â&#x20AC;? Quaiff clarified those remarks Thursday, telling PECMH supporters that County council is â&#x20AC;&#x153;taking very seriously any of the actions QHC is going to take toward our local hospital.â&#x20AC;? Quaiff added he and other municipal leaders were appreciative of the fact they were able to gain detailed information on

HosPital HoPes County Mayor Robert Quaiff speaks to attendees at the POOCH

meeting at the Legion Meeting hall in Picton Thursday. Also pictured are (from left) hospital foundation chair Leo Finnegan and SE LHIN CEO Paul Huras. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

how the hospital was run and what QHC's future plans are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm trying to remain professional and respectful of what QHC's job is,â&#x20AC;? Quaiff told the crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are saddled with a shortfall of funding from a source that is the provincial Liberal government. They have been dealt this blow and they have to deal with it.â&#x20AC;? The mayor said it was important to send a message to the province that the community is committed to maintaining and enhancing local healthcare in Prince Edward County â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the reality is we know finances are limited and efficiencies need to be found in all areas and PECMH is no exception. Services may changed or relocated,â&#x20AC;? he said. Quaiff said he and council are confident that QHC is committed to ensuring the beds available at PECMH offer the highest level of care possible and added more beds doesn't mean better care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what beds we do have need to offer the best care for those patients that

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work with QHC to find solutions that will deliver the best health care to the

County in a cost effective manner without sacrificing quality care that our residents receive,â&#x20AC;? Quaiff said, adding he wasn't about to publicly decry local hospital officials unless it was it was warranted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I'm not treated with that same respect, courtesy and professionalism, they will see the other side me.â&#x20AC;? Moving forward, local residents will not know with any certainty what will happen with regards to services at PECMH until the 2015-1620 hospital operating plan is approved in April. Until there is any confirmation of any cuts to PECMH, Quaiff said he has to remain optimistic and confident in â&#x20AC;&#x153;QHC's long term vision for our hospital is to maintain quality care here in Prince Edward County.â&#x20AC;? Quaiff and County council have requested a meeting with health minister Eric Hoskins at the upcoming

Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto where they hope to convey a message that Prince Edward County is doing everything possible to support and promote a new hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the age-inplace concept being built, the infrastructure and the land available to place a new hospital and we are committed,â&#x20AC;? Quaiff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We as a council and as a community are prepared to endorse that new hospital and with that commitment, perhaps we get it sooner.â&#x20AC;? Huras recognized he wouldn't be the most popular one in the room and admitted that his message wasn't everything the crowd wanted to hear. But he explained the province is faced with severe financial pressures and health care is living in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;two-per-cent environment.â&#x20AC;?

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

County Community Foundation hands out PEC Fund, Community Justice grants Baxter Arts Centre, County Kids Read, Festival Players, ROC receive funds Friday Jason Parks

Staff writer

Several local groups and programs received a helping hand last week as the County Community Foundation (CCF) awarded grants through two separate benefit funds. The CCF awarded grants to Festival Players of Prince Edward County, the newly rebranded Baxter Arts Centre and the County Kids Read group through its People Engaged in Community (PEC) Fund while the Recreation Outreach Centre was recipient of the first ever grant from the Community Justice Fund. Handing out grant packages at the Edward Building Friday morning, board member Lesley Lavender congratulated all the successful applicants and thanked everyone that applied. “The PEC fund is a fund the Foundation has put to-

gether to allow us to be responsive to community needs, so with the applications we are able to see what our needs are locally. We thank everyone for this very valuable input,” she said. The County Kids Read program is a local youth literacy program that has handed out around 700 books per month to Prince Edward County children over the past five years. Program director Anne Preston said organizers realized the scope of literacy issues in the community and that so many children didn't have books in their home. “You know it intuitively but research backs it up that books in the home is imperative for literacy acquisition,” she said. Partnering with Books and Company and the Prince Edward County Public Library and based at St. Mary Magdalene Church, County

Grant winners The County Community Foundation, represented by (left) board member Lesley Lavender and (right) chair Joan Pennefather, handed out a series of grants Friday to four local organizations. Accepting grants on behalf of their organizations were (Starting second from left) Anne Preston (County Kids Read), Diane Rheaume and Sarah Philips (Festival Players), Rob Leek (Baxter Arts Centre) and Hilary Fennell (ROC). The ceremony took place at the Edward Building. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Kids Read currently supplies 11 local community youth or-

ganizations with books and reading materials and the grant received Friday will allow them to make purchases to round out their offerings. “There are some gaps in our inventory,” Preston explained. “We have a shortage of board books- those books for toddlers and young children and that's a real need for us. As well, we will be buying non-fiction books for boys.” The Baxter Arts Centre will be using their grant funding for a rebranding initiative. Organizers found a dying building in Bloomfield and turned it into a sanctuary for the arts. In existence for a handful of years and offering programming for the last 24 months, Peta Hall admitted

the previous handle -The Bloomfield Centre for Creativity- “was a mouthful and people would still call us the Baxter Building anyway.” The rebranding allows a capture of a historic County name and retains the history of the building as it was used at a meeting hall and lunch room for the workers at the former Baxter Canning Factory. “With a fabulous new logo, we can really brand ourselves to what we do and who we are,” Hall said. Programs starting in March include growing container gardens and recycling clothes for wearable art, painting classes, life drawing and open studios while the children's programming includes clay sculpture, paint-

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

County wins awards for branding, marketing material Carbone recognized by economic developers as top young professional Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

It appears those in the economic development industry are taking note of Prince Edward County's approach. On Feb. 12 the County's community development department was honoured by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) for recent achievements in the industry, taking home the 2015 award for best branding, the 2015 award for best marketing publication and an honourable mention in the planning and infrastructure category. The three honours were for municipalities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000. Additionally, the municipality's Community development director Neil Carbone was recognized as the EDCO's young professional of the year. The award highlights leadership throughout the aforementioned initiatives and in guiding the municipality's broad and inclusive approach to community development. Carbone said in a release from the municipality the awards are a testament to the hard work being done in the department. “It is an honour to receive these awards, which recognize the efforts of our entire community development team, the commission, our partners, and the ongoing support we have received from council,” he said in the

young leader The County’s director of commu-

nity development Neil Carbone was named the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s young professional of the year Thursday night. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

release. “These awards speak to our collective enthusiasm and dedication to the future of the County. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a capable and collaborative group, and to be a part of this exciting time in our community.” The branding award was earned thanks to the municipality's recent rebranding initiative, which was completed last year. The brand was recognized by the EDCO for presenting a consistent and authentic image of the County to visitors, residents and businesses, “while maintaining an emphasis on the County's unique rustic-contemporary atmosphere.” The brand is still being rolled out in all municipal communications and in mar-

Shoppers Drug Mart aborts plans to build store at corner of Main, Washburn streets

Shoppers Drug Mart will officially not move forward with plans for a new store on Picton's Main Street. The site plan for the development — located at the corner of Main and Washburn — was approved in 2010, but has sat vacant since that time with little work done. The project was approved with the stipulation construction would be completed within three years. However, on Dec. 19 the company indicated to municipal staff it would not be moving forward with the project, and requested the County cancel the site plan agreement and return any previously paid development funds. At last week's committeeof-the-whole meeting, councillors approved a motion to release the funds in principle, subject to the company levelling the property, seeding with grass seed and removing the construction fence surrounding lot. The restorative work would have to be completed before the funds would be released. Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said the funds would include any securities, residual fees, or any other monies advanced to the municipality. Councillor Jamie Forrester questioned whether the landowner would be receptive of transforming the lot into paid parking. “It might be a perfect spot

there for maybe three to five years or longer,” he said. McAuley said he couldn't answer for the owner, but indicated he would pass the message on. -Chad ibbotson, Staff

keting materials by the county's various partners and stakeholder organizations. The award for the best marketing publication went to the municipality's “25 Things to Know About Prince Edward County.” The publication was produced by the community development department and was intended for new and potential residents. The brochure is meant to assist in the transition to county life and seeks to be a easy guide of what resources and opportunities are available in the community. The publication is available in both English and French and

is currently used by local realtors. The honourable mention in the planning and infrastructure category went to the municipality's efforts in community integration for seniors and active living through the Age in Place concept. Carbone's young professional of the year award comes as the community development director has been involved with numerous initiatives throughout his short time with the municipality. The release from the County notes his recent nomination as president of the regional tourism organization The Great Waterway, his participation in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Caribbean Local Economic Development program, and continual professional development, including the County's acting CAO program. Mayor Robert Quaiff said in the release council is excited about the high-profile feting. “We are thrilled that the County’s recent marketing efforts have been recognized with these 2015 EDCO Awards. Paired with the County’s growing profile and popularity, these awards reinforce the County as a community development leader in Ontario,” he said. “These honours recognize the hard work and commitment that our community development staff, commission, and volunteers have dedicated to these awardwinning projects.”

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1925

n The province’s board of health did not accept a plan proposed by Picton mayor Fred Newman to fix the town’s water and sewage systems. The province reiterated it wanted to see its recommendation carried out. In that instance, the town would be required to hire a competent engineer to draw up plans for an improved system. n A Hillier woman, Mrs. Way, died in a fatal accident while visiting friends. Way was helping to clean dishes after supper when she stepped backward into an open cellarway and struck her head while falling. She was taken to Wellington for medical attention. No physicians were available, so a decision was made to take her to Picton. She died while travelling. n After 30 years of service at the Picton Public School, including some time as principal, Elizabeth Dunkley was forced to retire due to poor health. She passed more students through her school than any previous principal and often spent her own money to help students in need.

80 years ago — 1935

n The Central Relief Office in Picton put out a call for boots and shoes. The office was in contact with a former shoemaker receiving relief and it could put him to work restoring shoes to distribute to those in need. The office also requested clothing , vegetables, and cash donations. n Local farmers were mourning the passing of H.M. Williams, of Schoharie. The Big Island native, who turned to farming after retiring from a career in the public service, was said to be the first farmer who brought Holstein cows into the county. Williams had also served politically on County council and on Hallowell council. He was 77 when he died. n No reason was given as Ontario dismissed long-standing Glenora fish hatchery staff member George Ryckman.

60 years ago — 1955

n A Vampire jet crashed near Greenbush with wreckage strewn over about 100 yards. Pilot C.E. Gilroy, of Toronto, flew the plane upside down to escape from the cockpit when the engine failed. Gilroy sought shelter at the home of Waupoos Road farmer Arthur Holland. n Many dignitaries were on hand for the official opening of a two-room addition at St. Gregory’s School. Among them were C.P. O’Neill, the superintendent for separate elementary schools in Ontario and Archbishop Rev. J.A. O’Sullivan.

40 years ago — 1975

n Though the province did decide to replace the Bay Bridge, Ontario’s transportation minister John Rhodes said there was little consensus on how to do so. Ameliasburgh residents said they’d prefer to see the crossing moved west to connect with Loyalist-Wallbridge Road, while many in Belleville and commuters to Belleville preferred to replace the structure right in Rossmore. n While in the area, Rhodes also commented on Canada’s impending move to the metric system, stating he didn’t see any problem with converting measurements on road signs to the new standard. n PECI was preparing for a mock parliament election. Previously, students had elected two NDP governments, two P.C. governments, a Liberal government, and a Liberal-NDP coalition government.

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Have fun and help out with Community Care

Cast out the shadows of these cold, snowy days and have a laugh with new and old friends. There are still spots open in the Wii bowling league. You’re welcome to attend the Seniors Luncheon Social get-togethers held in Consecon, Wellington, Picton and Milford. Why not join the walking program, get some exercise and meet new people. Our smallest venue is the C.M.L. Snider School walking program. You can also walk at PECI or the Wellington and District Community Centre on the rubberized track. Maybe you’ve been shopping in our thrift shop at 153 Main Street and heard the happy voices and laughter coming from the lunch room or the sorting room. Our thrift shop volunteers enjoy each other’s company while they work. Many become fast friends and that’s the real bonus of volunteering in a group setting like the thrift shop. Those who like to work with others while volunteering might also be willing to help at the Seniors Luncheon Socials. Our volunteers set up the room, serve the food (it’s done buffet style), and clean up afterward. The participants bring their own plate, cup and cutlery so the only dishes to wash are the food delivery containers and the coffee/tea pots. If you have two hours a month to spare then this might be the perfect position for you as a volunteer. In fact, we’re looking for more SLS volunteers so please call today.

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Would you rather have a one-to-one experience while volunteering? Then the volunteer visiting program might be just right for you. Our staff make a careful match between the client and the volunteer and then visits occur once a week. If you don’t have a car or you don’t like to drive in the winter then consider being a reassurance volunteer. These caring people call seniors every day to check and see that everything is ok. It’s a 5 minute call that makes a big difference in people’s lives. Delivering Meals on Wheels is also a great one-to-one activity. I’ve just touched on the highlights of some of the activities and volunteer positions at Community Care. Location, time commitment, and activity can be tailored to your availability and inter-

ests. The best thing for you to do is call the office and start the conversation. 613-4767493 If you want to find out more before you call, then check out our web site at www.communitycareforseniors.org We have some great videos and photos showing our volunteers and clients. Everyone you see is a real county resident that gave us permission to include them in the videos and photos. These aren’t “stock photos” of seniors that we bought somewhere. They are your friends and neighbours right here in the county.

CONSECON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL

Don’t miss the Seniors Luncheon Social in Consecon on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon. Bill and Marnie Grieve from Wheel House and Occasions Catering are preparing their tasty homemade soup, beef stew, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, bread and butter along with coffee & tea. The cost is just $10. per person. Did I mention the apple pie? To attend you must reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Meeting and eating with others is a big bonus of this program but If you can’t come to the hall we’ll deliver to housebound seniors who live near Consecon. If you wish to have a takeout meal, please advise when you register. The price is the same for take out and eat in.

TAX RETURNS START MARCH 2

Community Care volunteers are once again completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you’re a senior 60plus whose single income is $30,000 or lower or whose household income is $40,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program. Volunteers have been trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete Income Tax Returns for eligible clients. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons, bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1,000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. For information call 613-476-7493.

THRIFT SHOP HALF-PRICE CLOTHING SALE NOW ON

Find clothing for the whole family at the Thrift Shop, 153 Main Street in Picton. Shop Mondays 1-4 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Community Care’s Thrift Shop helps people to reduce, reuse and recycle. Donations of good used items are welcome. All of the proceeds help seniors live at home. For more information call the Thrift Shop at 613-4761555. If you’d like to volunteer call our office to start the conversation today.

Quinte Conservation observes thick ice on local waterways

While monitoring ice and snow conditions throughout the winter, Quinte Conservation officials have measured some thick ice this year. For example, on the Moira River, there are spots where ice is more than half a metre thick. The conservation authority’s water resources manager, Byron Keene, attributes those condi-

tions to a recent cold spell. “This is unlike other years when many areas on local waterways have remained open,” said Keene, who cautioned that doesn’t mean that all ice is safe, particularly on rapidly flowing rivers. While the ice may be thicker, Keene said the region is close to normal snow cover conditions

for this time of year. Conservation officials study those trends to forecast the spring thaw and run-off. Keene indicated the thick ice could present ice-jamming problems come spring. Conversely, he indicated the conditions reduce frazil ice — the slushy ice that forms in flowing water in very cold tem-

peratures — causing flooding. Quinte Conservation advises that cold temperatures are expected to persist this week and most rivers have an insulating cover of ice that will prevent frazil ice from forming. Some exposed areas, however could still be at risk. -Staff

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‘I'm trying to remain professional and respectful of what growth could break QHC's job is. They are saddled with a shortfall of funding from a source that is the provincial Liberal government. They have cycle of working longer MORE Canadians are expecting to work full time beyond been dealt this blow and they have to deal with it.’ the age of 65. That’s the take away from a survey released

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making connections Prince Edward County held its second annual job fair on Wednesday afternoon and

dozens of eager job seekers arrived promptly at the start of the event. The job fair was presented in partnership with the Small Business Centre, Career Edge, PELA CFDC, the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, and the East Central Ontario Training Board. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

this week by Sun Life Financial this week. Branded as the “Canadian Unretirement Index” the report suggests that more than one-third of working Canadians believe they’ll be working full time by age 66. That amount has doubled in the past seven years. It would appear that respondents had various reasons for deciding they were going to stay in their careers longer. Among them, 36 per cent of working Canadians feel they are “not at all confident” they’ll be able to enjoy the lifestyle they want, 33 per cent don’t think they’ll have they money to pursue hobbies and interests, 28 per cent fear they won’t be able to take care of their medical expenses, and some 19 per cent are not confident money will be there to take care of basic living expenses. Logistically, it makes sense that more seniors would consider staying in the workforce given the current economic climate. People are worried, particularly with an aging population that there won’t be as much money to go around in social programming and it is a safe bet many working Canadians are more fearful that benefits available from employers and government may not be as stable as they have been in the past. There is also a benefit to those who can work to do so as they stay physically active and they keep their minds sharp — both important factors in health preservation — but they also will have the income to maintain a lifestyle and not become reliant on factors they might not control. That said, there’s something uneasy about the notion that more people are going to work longer. More young people than ever are going through Canada’s postsecondary learning institutions and a greater number of them are incurring debts to enter the workforce. Once they come out of school, they need to find gainful employment not only to benefit their own bottom line, but also to contribute to the economy and to keep paying into social programs to meet the rising demand and to ensure there is money left over for when they are older. When Canadians past 65 need to keep their jobs, that makes it difficult for younger people to move into those jobs and move up the ladder themselves. Often, as those in rural eastern Ontario know all too well, those young people move somewhere else where they can work, they raise their families there, and they don’t return. Even in the digital age, where people can work anywhere they choose, one has to be cognizant of the growing burden workers feel they’re facing and provide incentive to make sure they can start businesses right here and grow those businesses wherever possible. While paying down debt and balancing the books are valuable moves for the country’s future and the province’s future and while investments in health care and social support are critical to ensure we can take care of our elderly and allow them to retire with dignity, it would behoove government to adopt policy that rewards and encourages entrepreneurship, job growth, and new innovation wherever possible. Without placing a priority there, it becomes difficult to see how the system can rebound and easy to see how more Canadians will need to work longer to be able to retire with confidence.

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Major changes in store for Bloomfield library branch

The County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives serves the community through six branches from the Consecon and Ameliasburgh locations at the north end of the county to the Milford branch in the south with Picton, Wellington and Bloomfield branches serving communities in between. Over the next few months, we will highlight each of these in a library column. We start with the Bloomfield branch where major changes are currently underway. The history of the Bloomfield branch begins with William Bowerman, who founded the library in 1896. At that time, Bowerman operated the library from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. Although such long hours are no longer practical, the branch remains an important part of the village. As Bloomfield grew, so did the library and many young and old remember the cozy branch as an integral part of their growing up in the village. Today, the library is open five days a week and its long standing location at 300 Main Street still makes it a convenient stop to pick up the latest best seller or a movie on DVD. In keeping with the times, there are computers to use and many people access the free wi-fi as well. This is especially helpful for tourists in the summer who flock to Bloomfield to shop and enjoy the many restaurants. “This is one of the reasons we have decided that creating a bookstore at the back of the branch would be beneficial not only to the village as a whole,but also for the library as it will provide an outlet for the many good quality used books collected through donations that, in turn, help raise money for the County’s public library system,” says Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet, The bookstore will be located in the back portion of the building where the children’s collection is housed, and the children’s area will be relocated to the front of the branch. Parents can continue to come in and relax with their children, read stories and take out books, with the convenience of easy, front-of-the-library access. Computers and a comfort-

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CHRISTINE RENAUD able area for people using their tablets and phones will be included and computers as well as the regular collection of books will remain too. “One of the essential improvements that is in the process of being implemented is the addition of a wheelchair accessible washroom,” says Sweet, “as well as adding an automatic door opener to the front entrance.” There already exists a wheelchair accessible ramp. In addition to the gently used books, the library will be introducing a few bibliophile items such as bookmarks, library tote bags, cards, and mugs, once the warmer weather arrives. “We are interested in perhaps partnering with local artists to produce suitable items that could be sold alongside the books,” says Sweet. A limited number of artworks from the DiscARTed art show will be on display and for sale as well. “Key to the success of the new direction, however, is volunteers,” stresses Sweet. “We are looking for volunteer help in the bookstore as staff time is limited and must focus on the circulation desk and helping library users with library related needs.” Anyone interested in helping to organize and work in the bookstore, even for a few hours a month, is asked to contact Barbara Sweet at 613-476-5962 or email: bsweet@peclibrary.org, or contact the library’s volunteer volunteer co-ordinator, Jane Kopp, by clicking on the volunteer link on the library web site at www.peclibrary.org.

The Rotary Club of Picton recently donated $1,000 to the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. Here, Rotary president Rick Jones, centre, presents the donation to Barb Proctor, a new member of the Community Care board and John Jackson, Community Care’s past chair — both also Rotarians. The money will help Community Care reach its requirement to fundraise 40 per cent of its $500,000 operating budget annually. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Take the time to learn more about your ancestors

I was eight years old when my last grandparent passed away. He was my father’s father, and in my genealogical research, I have come across about a dozen records that included him and gave me some small insight into my relatives and where they were from. My grandfather Murray was born in 1873, the third of four siblings, at a farm in Charlotte County, NB. I can only imagine the stories he would have tucked away in his mind such as; the friends he had as a child; the games he played; what was his first job; how did he meet my grandmother. He worked for the railway and eventually became the station master at New River, but I will never know how that came about. Most on my relatives I have met and know quite well, but there are others, that I have never personally met, but I can almost guarantee that they don’t ask their grandparents (or older parents) enough questions about their lives and the lives of their parents. We’re all incredibly selfabsorbed, and in being so, we forget to care about the context of the lives we’re so

Lineage Going back just five generations, the number of ancestors an individual has can really add up. This simple chart illustrates how many different people contributed to an individual’s genes. (Submitted illustration)

immersed in. We can use Google to learn anything we want about world history and our country’s history, but our own, close, personal history--which we really should know quite well--can only be accessed by asking questions. Take a look at the attached graph. You can see that things get hectic pretty quickly when you start moving back generations. The top row in the picture is the 128-person group of

your great (x 5) grandparents, or your grandparents’ grandparents’ great-grandparents. The thing that I find surprising is how recently in time you had such a large number of ancestors. Estimating an average generation at 25-30 years, most of those people were your current age around 1800-1825. So the early 19th Century world contained 128 random strangers going about their lives, each of whose genes

makes up 1/128th of who you are today. Who were they all? What countries did they live in? What did they all do with their lives? What tragedies did they endure and what were their greatest triumphs? What were the 254 parent-child relationships in this diagram like? Which of the 254 inlaw relationships below were close and loving and which were angry and contentious? The craziest thing to me is that this diagram, which only represents about last 200 years of your ancestry, contains 127 romantic relationships, each involving at least one critical sex moment and most of them probably involving deep love. You’re the product of 127 romances, just in the last 200 years alone. So, if your parents are still alive, or better still, if you have grandparents, turn the iPhone off and ask them to tell you their stories… there will come a time when you will realize that you were smart that you took the time, and it will warm their heart that you did. Richard Murray Picton

Visit to Caribbean opens eyes about effects of globalization

changes ahead The Bloomfield branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library will see several changes including the creation of a bookstore and addition of an accessible washroom. (Submitted photo)

A recent visit to the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts and Nevis was a real eye opener to the effects of globalization on a community. For 365 years sugar was the backbone of the island. Sugar was sent out from the Island as a raw material to be put into products in Europe, primarily Britain and France. The end of slavery in the mid-1800s and the advent of sugar beets grown in Europe caused a steady slide in the

industry and in 2005 the industry shut down and the entire population was out of work. The locals were angry at their government for kowtowing to corporations and leaving the citizens adrift in poverty while corporations absconded with the gold! As it turned out a trade agreement between France and Britain was struck in the 1600s so that rum would not be produced on the island (added-value products), as it

would affect the French brandy and wine businesses and agreement that managed to survive numerous wars between the two superpowers of the day! Hmm! With no residual down line businesses to fall back on the people were sacrificed for the all mighty chase of the dollar! It sounds eerily familiar to the exodus of U.S. -based branch plants from Canada. My question is, why is Stephen Harper so eager to

sell off our raw material oil, (via Keystone), without processing it here, creating jobs, and benefiting from the byproducts that come from it such as tar “Bitumen” for roads, gas, Diesel, Propane, Naphtha, Butane, polymers, etc. Each by product is and industry unto itself. “Those who don’t learn from history are damned to repeat it... ” Stan Grizzle East Lake

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WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450)

empty home With striking Community Care Access Centre care co-ordinators tasked

with handling admissions for residential hospice, Hospice Prince Edward’s residential care centre has not been able to admit a patient since Jan. 30. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

CCAC strike shuts down hospice Settlement should allow facility to begin admitting patients again AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

Count Hospice Prince Edward among those relieved to see a possible resolution to a labour dispute involving 3,000 health-care workers across Ontario. Among the Ontario Nurses Association members who went to the picket lines Jan. 30 were care coordinators with the South East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). Under the residential hospice pilot model in the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN), those co-ordinators were tasked with handling admissions for the threebedroom facility on Downes Avenue in Picton. As a result, the facility has not welcomed any new patients within the past two weeks. Hospice Prince Edward executive director Nancy Parks said her organization was informed Jan. 16 that in the event of the impending strike, residential hospice services co-ordinated through the CCAC would be suspended.

“We never anticipated this barrier to our project here,” Parks said. Upon receiving that notice, Parks said Hospice petitioned the LHIN to come up with a contingency plan for admissions and received some indication such a plan was forthcoming, but it never came across her desk. Parks says she is unsure how many palliative patients might have made their way to the facility had admissions not been curtailed during the strike. She said the only patients Hospice could keep track of on its own were those in their own home visiting program. She indicated none of them were at the stage where they needed to be admitted. What she said she didn’t know was whether any hospitals within the region had patients whom they might have transferred to residential hospice, or if there were others to be referred. If there were people out there who could have benefitted and the beds remained empty, Parks

indicated that would be a real shame. “It’s certainly something that would be really disturbing to us and our volunteers, and it should be for the people of this county who so strongly supported this project.” Parks said Hospice will attempt to work with officials from the LHIN and CCAC to come up with a contingency plan so labour disputes never pose a barrier to service again. “Those are the conversations we are going to have,” she said. Parks indicated she’d enquire about having residential hospice care deemed an essential service, which may ensure there is more flexibility for who can admit patients. Volunteers who usually work in the facility offered support to the home-visiting program over the past couple weeks. The province’s CCACs and the Ontario Nurses Association agreed on the weekend to go to arbitration to settle their dispute. The workers have been without a contract for over a year.

MINISTRY OF LABOUR WORKSHOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS WHO should attend? —The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Employment Standards Act apply to all businesses in Ontario, regardless of their size (even single person enterprises). All business owners, no matter how small, no matter what industry will benefit from this crucial information. —Small Business owners don’t have time to waste. This is a chance to get information in a “one-stop shopping” environment.

REGISTRATION

Employment Standards Act

Tuesday, March 3, 2015 10am to noon - Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton

WHY should you attend? —Get information on wage rates, wage statements and allowable deductions —Find out about allowable hours of work, eating periods, overtime pay, public holiday and vacation pay and termination and severance entitlements. This is your chance to ask questions directly to the Regional Program Coordinator, Employment Standards Branch of the Ministry of Labour. Find out about your Rights, Obligations and the Special Circumstances of your workplace sector.

No-Charge to attend. Seating is limited. These sessions will not be repeated in 2015.

2 Health & Safety Requirements Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9am to noon - Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton

WHY should you attend? —The Government of Ontario has made changes to Health & Safety regulations and increasing inspections. —Be proactive! This year, training will be mandatory for both employers and new workers. —Inspectors will be focusing on Vulnerable Workers, including Seasonal, New, and Young workers. —Many employers are not aware of their obligations and may be in contravention of the legislation. —Mandatory postings come from several government organizations and can be confusing to track down.

SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon.

E-MAIL, staff@whattamfuneralhome.com & for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. February 21 & 22 showing “Paddington”.

3pm. New venue. All welcome, with or seeds to swap. Free food.

FEBRUARY 21: FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOP – Mac Basics, Wellington Library 11am-3:30pm. Must have your own Mac laptop. Registration required with Amanda 476-5962.

FEBRUARY 21: WELLINGTON DISTRICT LIONS CLUB GAZEBO GALA – Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction. Music by “TimeLine” band. Essroc Arena Highline Hall. Tickets $50 call 654-2800 or P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Dona- www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/wellingtonon. tions are appreciated. Drop off at Picton FEBRUARY 24: DROP IN KNIT & United Church-County Food Bank. CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am-12noon. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning FEBRUARY 24: DROP IN CHESS – supplies, paper products as well as kitten Beginner to advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br food canned & dry. Library. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: (New Format one winner per week) Jan 6 Mark Kennedy $100, 13th Brandon Rasmussen $100, 20th Diane Walker $100, 27th Robert Bird Jr $100.

SNUGGLES STITCH-A-THON: Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Yarn, hooks/needles provided. Picton Library (downstairs) 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of each month.

FEBRUARY 24: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB - Drop in weekly Yoga & Zumba for kids. Wellington Br Library 45pm. FEBRUARY 24: PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets 7pm Bloomfield Town Hall. Nature Photographer: Kyle Blaney.

FEBRUARY 24: AL-ANON(adults) and ALTEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes FEBRUARY 25: LOAVES & FISHES Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. COMMUNITY LUNCHEON – Noon at Info 476-2622. the Salvation Army. No charge for this meal. All welcome for food & fellowship. TOPS #4915: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican FEBRUARY 26: AL-ANON - Meets Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for meeting 7pm. Info Wannett 476-6579 adults affected by someone’s drinking. . (1-866-951-3711). YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: Every Thursday 5:30-6:45pm drop in gentle FEBRUARY 26: PASSPORT FUNDyoga class in the Athol Rec Centre. Con- ING INFORMATION FAIR – Hastings tinues until Mar 5. $5/class. Mats provid- & PE Developmental Services Agency ed or bring your own. Funding Information Fair 5-8pm Salvation Army 46 Elizabeth St Picton. For CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT: persons or the family of a person with a 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. Casual developmental disability who is currently friendly adult get together with board receiving Passport funding or other games, cards, ping pong & conversation developmental disability funding from at Athol Community Hall, 1685 Cty Rd the Ministry of Community & Social 10 Cherry Valley. Details Services. Info Barb 969-7407, ext 21. atholreccentre.com. FEBRUARY 27: WELLINGTON ELKS KNITTING CLASSES: Ameliasburgh STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Town Hall Wednesdays 2-4pm. Cost Hall. Serving 5-7pm. $15/person. Every$5/week. one welcome.

ZUMBA CLASSES: Ameliasburgh FEBRUARY 28: QUINTE 59 ORDER Town Hall Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm. OF EASTERN STAR – Ham Supper in Cost $8/week. the Masonic Hall, Ameliasburgh 465 Cty Rd 19. Serving 4:30-6pm. Adults $12.50 PICTON LEGION BR 78: Darts, Open & Children 6-12 yrs $6. Info 968-3320. Mixed “Fun Darts Night” every Wednesday 6-8pm. New draw for teams each MARCH 11: SOPHIASBURGH OVER week. Public welcome. Info 476-3648. 60 CLUB – Dinner & meeting 12 noon at www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonle- Friendship United Church Hall. Served gion. All proceed to worthy Legion causes. by the Demorestville Women’s Institute. All welcome. Call Peggy 476-3755 by FEBRUARY 19: POTLUCK & GAMES Monday prior to reserve. NIGHT – Friendship United Church Hall 6pm dinner. All welcome. Sponsored by MARCH 19: BRIDGE LUNCHEON – Demorestville Women’s Institute. Elks Lodge Picton $10/person. Lunch 12noon – 1pm. To reserve a table contact FEBRUARY 20: WELLINGTON Marilyn 476-6956. All proceeds to Royal LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner Purple Elks Lodge. features Roast Beef, soup, vegetables, potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea. ($14.95 + MARCH 25: SOUTH BAY UNITED HST) Serving 5-7pm. Info 399-1684. CHURCH – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 2029 Cty Rd 13. Adults $15 & Children FEBRUARY 21: SEEDY SATURDAY – 12 & under $8. Tickets at the door. TakeBooks & Co. 289 Main St. Picton 10am- out available & Bake Sale.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

COME JOIN US!

S ervices ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith 613-929-2757

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am

St. Philip’s 44 Philip St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philip’s www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

Sunday, February 22nd First Sunday in Lent Sacrament of Holy Communion morning Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.

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613-393-2160

Need Prayer or a quiet Place? Every Monday 2-4pm Sunday Services 10:30am

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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• Seed Vendors • Seed Exchange Table • Information Galore • Informed Discussions • Book / Magazine Swap • Free Soup & Treats

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

Saturday February 21 10am - 3pm

above Books and Company 289 Main St., Picton

EMMANUEL Baptist Church

Sundays.

Morning Services. 9am & 11am (full children’s programs). Evening Bible Study. 7pm.

Wednesdays. Mid-week Study. 7:00-8:30pm-Small Group Study. Emmanuel Kids. (0yrs-Gr 5) 7:00-8:30pm-Children’s Program. Fusion (Grades 6-8). 7:00-8:30pm-Program starts.

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EDWARD NORTH PICTON UNITED PRINCE UNITED CHURCH Sunday Feb. 22nd CHURCH

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The First Sunday in Lent

Worship 10:30am

Sermon: “A Journey Just Begun” Serving the Community for 221 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

First Sunday of Lent WESLEY - Mountain View @ 9:30am FRIENDSHIP - Demorestville @ 11:00am

All Children welcome at Sunday School

Psalm 1:1&2 “…and on his law they meditate day and night”

Message: “Listening Prayer”

Women’s Ministry Breakfast Sat. Feb.21st @ 9:00 am. Guest speaker - Sami Lester. Call Leslie (613-476-2020) to sign up.

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

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EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

Winter Kept Us Warm Music by Seventh Town Folk Trio Noon - 1:30 Kitchen Party and Potluck with Seventh Town & Mark Despault Bring your instrument!

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Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm Sunday 10am

Wellington Pentecostal Church

Rev. Charles Morris

Please join us in prayer, love and friendship We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

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Prince Edward County Construction Association Your connection to construction professionals This series of profiles will introduce the members of the Association. For more information please visit the website: www.pecca.ca.

Quinte Décor

Demorestville, ON

Janneke & James Smardenkas

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Quinte Décor can make your wildest imaginings a reality when it comes to home decoration and design. Owned and operated by James and Janneke Smardenkas, Quinte Décor readily helps a client go from an idea to a finished project compliments of years of experience in design decorating between the couple, who moved to their selfdesigned Big Island Road home from Toronto 30 years ago. James, with a background in civil engineering, has an artistic flair when it comes to flooring design, which he compliments as a certified Hunter Douglas window fashion professional. Janneke, a certified Interior Decorator, went from being a stay-at-home-mom 14 years ago to becoming a retail flooring industry salesperson. Working for an international flooring company gave her the opportunity to expand her knowledge of the flooring industry and window fashions, along with the ability to share her decorating skills with their many satisfied clients. As members of the Prince Edward County Construction Association and the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, this dynamic and artistic design team for Quinte Décor easily make your design dreams reality. To contact James and Janneke at Quinte Décor, please visit their website at www.quintedecor.com or call 613-476-8212 (office), cell 613-827-6647 (Janneke) or cell 613-827-4825 (James).

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Valentine’s Day a sweet time at local wineries

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The next clinic is Monday, April 13. -Staff Dwayne Inch, Chair of the Board Mandy Savery-Whiteway Director of Education

JOE HACHE

I can say with a certainty that spring was not in the air this past weekend but I did venture out to do some wine tasting as it was a very special day on Saturday. Lots of county wineries had contacted me to promote their special events so I decided to head out and experience them first hand and see if there actually was love in the air! My first stop of the day was supposed to be Three Dog Winery but I decided not to go to that one after the big dump of snow I woke up to! It took me almost 3 hours to get out of the driveway and I started out late. I talked to co-owner Sacha Squair and she told me that they were planning a long weekend of fun at their winery which was going to include snow painting, snow shoeing, skiing, snow soccer, bon fire, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. She told me they were also planning a special chocolate fondue wine pairings. She explained that Three Dog Winery embraces Canadian winter with snowshoeing, skiing and après ski activities. They want people to enjoy their beautiful 100 acre property as much as they do. Their philosophy is come and enjoy the wine, the view, and the full experience of their winery. Sacha says: "We love being outside, we love wine and we love people." They certainly know how to embrace the winter! My actual first stop of the day was Black Prince Winery. As Saturday was Valentine’s Day, winemaker and general manager Geoff Webb explained to me that all ladies would receive a complimentary Rosé tasting! He also explained that they were offering a sneak peak starting Saturday of their not-yetreleased sherry (aged in Giant Oak Casks from Gonzalez Byass in Spain). This

Sharing love Aimee Buikema, left, of Sandbanks

Estate Winery, pours a glass of Love for Donna Whiteman of Brighton during a Valentine’s Day tasting session west of Wellington Saturday. (Joe Hache/For The Gazette)

nutty Oloroso from Black Prince offers a pleasant array of aromas and flavours from honey and apricot to almond and mocha. I met a couple from Oakville there who were visiting the county for a special getaway weekend who enjoyed their tastings of the Rosé and Sherry and they said they couldn't believe how well they were being treated at the local wineries! My next stop of the day was Sandbanks Estate Winery and it was very evident that it was Valentine’s Day! The tasting room was lively and happy and it was easy to see why. My server was Aimee Buikema and she explained that she was spreading the love that day as she poured complimentary tastings of French Kiss and Love Cassis Aperitivo and paired it with chocolate. She also introduced me to the "Love Bite"! It was a concoction of Love Cassis Aperitivo and cranberry juice with club soda. Also in the glass were a lot of cut strawberries and a mint leaf and she served it with a chocolate brownie. It was awesome and I can see having that on my deck this summer. Aimee also explained to me that they are open daily all winter long from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and that their next big event will be Maple in the County on March 28 and 29. Guess I'll be busy that weekend as well! Casa Dea was next on the list and it was busy there as well. People from Ottawa and Toronto were in the county for the weekend and they were having fun experiencing the county in the winter. Again there was lots of pairing with wine and chocolate but the favourite here today was the Casa Dea sparkling rosé ... definitely a ,

MEETING Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7-9pm Town Hall, above Fire Department Speaker: Kathleen Lang Topic: Drought-Tolerant Gardening Bring a friend; renew your 2015 membership, individual $15, family $25 Enter the mini-show: (i) an arrangement in a cup; (ii) photo of your garden. See www.pechorticultural.org or Facebook site www.facebook.com/pechorticultural

wine to be enjoyed on Valentine's day with that special person! My final stop of the day was an unexpected one. On my way home I passed by Lacey Estates and noticed they were still open. One of my favourite foods is Thai and this winery makes a great wine that goes really good with spicy food and it is called Gewurztraminer. I stopped and chatted for a few minutes with Kimball and Liz Lacey and yes, I did have a taste of this incredible wine and it was a great way to end a fun day in the county. It took me almost three hours to get the snow shovelled and get out on the road but it was worth it. It could have been so easy to just stay in but getting out was an eye opener for me. I spend quite a bit of time during spring, summer and autumn visiting the county wineries but there was a special feeling getting out Saturday and seeing people from all over visiting the wineries and embracing this special day. Yes it's been a tough winter but take the time and get out to a winery ... lots are open and they would love to see you! And who knows; you just might find that special bottle of wine to enjoy as you cuddle up with that special someone to keep warm. -Joe Hache maintains an independent guide to local wineries at www.princeedwardcountywineries.com. Join him in the Gazette for a tour of county wineries.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Sophiasburgh residents should see fewer lost calls from landlines

Bell to improve telephone infrastructure Chad Ibbotson

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nothing could be done. Following more complaints from residents in December, Roberts contacted Bell Canada senior counsel and privacy ombudsman Bill Abbott, who looked into the matter. “In my life I've had good working relationships with Bell Canada from the nature of my past work,” Roberts said. “I reached out to one of their senior executives and said this is really unsatisfactory.” He said safety is also a concern if residents in need can't connect with emergency services. “If your phone line is spotty at best during an emergency, that's a huge safety consideration,” said Roberts. Abbott told Roberts there were a number of issues with the service in Sophiasburgh, most caused by aging infrastructure. He said the root cause of the Sophiasburgh issue was failing equipment in the central office. However, he cautioned that there will likely be some cases of deterioration of individual service lines to specific houses. After contacting Abbott, Bell installed a patch system to improve stability while a new switch was being procured. Roberts said he expects all of the affected phone lines to be moved to the new system before the end of this month.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Prince Edward County Memorial receives small and rural hospital enhancement funding Jason Parks

Staff writer

The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care announced

late last week that, after review, it would be designating Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital as a small

and rural hospital and allow it to be eligible for projectbased funding. Previously, the ministry

denied the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) and the South East Local Health Integration Network's

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repeated attempts to have the hospital designated, measuring the driving distance from PECMH to neighbouring Belleville General Hospital from the geographic centre of Prince Edward County instead of the town of Picton. Late last year during Question Period at the Ontario Legislature, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith called on health minister Eric Hoskins to revisit the decision to leave PECMH on the outside of the funding program that has netted several other hospitals in the province including North Hastings Hospital large projects designed to enhance care. QHC spokesperson Susan Rowe said that while QHC hasn't been provided official word from the ministry exactly what specific project has been approved, the news that PECMH received the small and rural designation was very welcome.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is great news for the hospital and we were very happy to receive the funding,â&#x20AC;? Rowe told the Gazette. Rowe explained the funding was project specific and one time for 2015-2016 and could only be used for specific projects that need to be approved by the SE LHIN. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've worked with the Prince Edward Family Health Team to determine a list of the best projects for PECMH,â&#x20AC;? Rowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've submitted that list, now we are just awaiting what has been approved.â&#x20AC;? Rowe added the funding can't be used for hiring additional staff or opening beds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's very specific and it's not operating funding,â&#x20AC;? she said. Small and rural hospital enhancement projects vary in scope however it's believed the last project enhancement at North Hastings Hospital cost in the neighbourhood of $500,000.

A newly elected public school board trustee has passed away. The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board announced Monday that Southeast Hastings trustee Larry Whitfield, 68, passed away Friday. Whitfield was a new board member, having defeated longtime Southeast Hastings trustee Thelma Goodfellow in the October 2014 municipal election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During his short time on the board, Larry was thoughtful and thorough in his approach to governance. He was eagerly getting to know the schools in his area, learning about the work being done to support student achievement and wellbeing. All board members and employees are saddened by his passing,â&#x20AC;? said Dwayne Inch, chair of the board. Whitfield was sworn in at the initial meeting of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board Dec. 1, 2014. At that time he chose to serve as vice-chair on the

program and human resources committee, a member of the operations and finance committee, and was elected as the fifth member of the executive committee. Board spokesperson Kerry Donnell said board trustees will be discussing the process of filling the Southeast Hastings trustee position in the coming weeks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a board policy when it comes to situations like this and trustees will be looking to have somebody in place as soon as possible,â&#x20AC;? Donnell told the Gazette. While it's undetermined what actions the board would take, the publicly elected body could and likely will appoint an interested individual from the community for the remainder of the term to fill the vacancy created by Whitfield's passing. Whitfield is survived by his wife Janet, daughter Rachelle, son David and four grandchildren.

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A post-season date with either the Aurora Tigers or the Trenton Golden Hawks awaits the Wellington Dukes. For the 27th straight season, the Dukes (25-24-3) have qualified to play for the Ontario Junior Hockey League's top post season prize, the Frank L. Buckland Cup but who they face in the first round is still entirely up in air. Currently tied for seventh in the Northeastern Conference with Newmarket with 53 points a piece, the Dukes could cement that position by winning in Kingston tonight or at home against Cobourg in the regular season finale Friday evening. Wellington possesses the tie-breakig scenario with the Canes by virtue of its 25 wins. Newmarket has just contest left tonight and its against the sad-sack Milton Icehawks. At the head of the conference, Aurora sits in first place with 87 points and with a game in hand over the Golden Hawks who trail the OJHL's best by just two points. Making the playoff jockeying more interesting, the Tigers and Golden Hawks face each other in Trenton Friday evening. “We know we are going to be playing either team and we don't really have a prefer-

tryIng to PoP one Duke captain Joe McKeown tries to get the puck past Toronto Junior Canadiens netminder Daniel LoPapa during Wellington’s 6-5 overtime loss Friday night at Essroc Arena. Despite the setback, Wellington is heading to the post season for the 27 straight season. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

ence,” Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said. “They are both good team but our biggest focus has been try to

get some of our execution and systems play down and feel good about going into playoffs.” After dropping a

winnable game in overtime Friday night and a pair of tough road contests Saturday and Monday, Wellington was in danger of losing it's fourth

straight contest Tuesday afternoon in Hamilton down 3-2 to the host Red Wings after 40 minutes. “We felt we deserved a

better fate going into the third and I thought the guys just stuck with the game plan and didn't deviate,” Abrams said of the comeback effort. Wellington was burned late in the third, allowing a shorthanded goal in the final minute of the frame that broke a 2-2 deadlock. But in the first minute of the third, Will Cook bagged his 17th of the season to tie it back up. Hamilton would again take a lead with Rylee St. Onge scoring his second of the game but Wellington found an equalizer in the from of a Nick Devito goal before the period was 10 minutes old. Devito would set up the game winner at the 13:35 mark, spotting Josh Supryka who netted his second of the contest. Wellington would add another goal in the late going and it was Abbott Girduckis firing home his second of the contest for a buzzer beater and finalizing the score at 6-4 in favour of the visitors Abrams said win came by way of the club staying disciplined and playing a solid five-on-five game down the stretch. Wellington was well suited to make a game of it in Stouffville on Family Day afternoon but a small window in the second period and some outstanding netminding by Spirit goaltender Aaron Taylor was their undoing.

See DUKES, page 21

Pirates drop first playoff game in Port Hope 4-1 Picton claims fourth place to return to Empire league playoffs for seventh straight year Chad Ibbotson

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While it's likely not the matchup they were hoping for, the Picton Pirates will be skating in the Empire league playoffs for a seventh consecutive season. The Pirates kicked off their postseason on Sunday in Port Hope, falling to the Panthers by a score of 4–1. The Pirates ultimately finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of 21-18-1 for 43 points. The club could have finished as high as second place, but fell to the Campbellford Rebels 5–3 on Wednesday night. The club's remaining game against Deseronto was forfeited by the struggling Storm. That win gave Picton a one-point edge over

the Amherstview Jets, who fell 6–1 to Port Hope on Thursday. Picton will face a tough task in the Empire semifinals. The Panthers have been on top of the league standings all season long and finished with a 31-8-1 record for 63 points. Picton coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the last week was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for players, but the team wouldn't use that as an excuse. “The guys were excited and ready to go. We had an opportunity to practice on Saturday and we played on Sunday,” he said. “We're just looking forward to a hard-fought battle with Port Hope.” A crucial contest for Picton began inauspiciously

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on Wednesday. Just 37 seconds into the game William Lameroux banged in a rebound to give Campbellford an early lead. The goal didn't seem to deflate the Pirates as much as light a fire. The team slowly began to take the play to the Rebels and Picton collected some solid zone time. The Pirates had a few good chances in front of Campbellford goalie Cole Mahoney, but weren't able to find the back of the net. Late in the frame Mitchell Merry got his stick into the skates of a Rebels defender and was given a minor for tripping. The penalty would proved to be costly as Colin Doyle would slip a shot through Picton goalie Nick Kazmierczak to make it 2–0. The Rebels carried the

lead into the second and again Picton responded with some solid chances, but ultimately couldn't find the net. Midway through the frame Picton captain Brian Bunnett took a retaliatory double-minor for spearing, and again the Rebels capitalized with Jon Samis scoring. Bunnett responded at the 13:41 mark with a goal of his own that was assisted by Taylor Brown, and Pirates looked to pull themselves back into the contest. Down 3–1 to start the third, the Pirates went to work. They were rewarded early when Mitch Burke finished off a play from Miles Levtov and Corey Prince just 2:18 into the frame.

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KAtIE GRAhAM In loving memory of our Precious Angel Katie, Apr. 14/89 - Feb. 24/96. 19 years since you left us, Not by our choice, Taken far too soon, Taken far too young, Our hearts remain broke, Our pain remains deep, It seems like only yesterday, Everyday in our thoughts, Every moment in our hearts, Forever loving you Katie Love, Mom & Josh

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bROOKs, sharon

(nee brant) Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2015, in her 68th year. Cherished wife of John A. Butler. Daughter of the late Victor and Vivian Brant. Loving mother of Sherri Clendenning, Lance Brooks and Crystal Brooks. Treasured grandma of Talen, Cole and Tristan. Dear sister of Linda Maracle and DorothyAnn Brant. Predeceased by her brother Marty Brant. Sharon will always be remembered by her nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the McGlade Funeral Home, 78 Centre Street, Deseronto (613-3962310) on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 12pm-2pm. Funeral Service will follow at 2pm in the Funeral Home. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Community Care Deseronto in memory of Sharon. Online condolences may be made at www.mcgladefuneralhome.com

MAGRIE, Aaldert

Passed away peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday February 10th, 2015. Al Magrie of Picton, Ontario at the age of 75. Husband of Tena Magrie. Loved father of Simone Magrie of Kingston, Janet and her husband Barry Evans of Ottawa, Carolyn and her husband Mike Savage of Smith Falls and Andrea Magrie of Bloomfield. Dear grandfather of five. Predeceased by his parents Klaas and Jantje. Al will be missed by his brother, sisters, extended family and friends in Holland and by his County friends and acquaintances. He always had a smile and friendly hello for everyone. Memorial Service was held at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, Bloomfield on Wednesday February 18th at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Gregg Lawson officiatied. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 or Quinte Christian High School would be appreciated. Family received friends at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Arrangements entrusted to the

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The family of the late Merle StrikerWoodley would sincerely like to thank all the wonderful friends and neighbours who have contacted us, attended her visitation &/or funeral... there were many cards, flowers and expressions of sympathy. So many people for a lady of mom’s advanced years remembered her...she gave to her church, her friend, family and “County” and everyone gave back, particularly at this sad time. Thanks to all.

MEMORIAMs

hObsON- Freda. In loving memory of a dear mother who passed away February 23, 2014. When we remember your smile, It brightens our day, And thoughts of your warmth and love, Seem to smooth the way, Your gentle spirit is still with us, Though you are gone, Sunny day, cool breezes, Always for you, Mom Remembered always by your children. stEvENsON- Greta Anne, our beloved mother who was taken from us February 19, 2001. Your not forgotten, mother dear Nor ever shall you be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee No one knows the silent heartaches Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that’s borne in silence For the one we loved so well. Miss you, loving you always and forever.

Alice “Peggy” Winnifred Pope R.N.

Kenneth Frederick Lane

Passed away after a brief illness at the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, February 12th, 2015 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Joan Lane (nee Thompson). Cherished father of Peggy (John) Johnson, Bryan (Wendy) Lane and Joanne (Doug) Myers. Grandfather to Jennifer, Tricia, Amanda (Scott), Julie, Will, Ryan, Adam and Steven and great grandfather to Jack. Survived by his sister Helen Mann (Ron) of Kingston. Ken will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. A Memorial Service was held at the Wellington United Church on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiated. Memorial Donations to the Storehouse Foodbank or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington Online condolences and donations at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

February 25th, 1912 – February 12th, 2015 Age 102 years & 352 days. Daughter of the late John and Blanche Norton. Beloved wife of the late Marcus Pope. Loving mother of Jacqueline Campbell (Bill) of Bloomfield, Sandra Okum (Elmer) of Petawawa, Dennis (Arlene) of Abbotsford, B.C., David (Priscilla) of Lethbridge, AB and Merle (Bev) of Oshawa. Predeceased by her sons Robert (Liz), Ronald (Pat) and Donald. Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also predeceased by her sister Margaret and brothers Walter, Harold and Ralph Norton and grandson Kevin Campbell. Friends called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington, on Tuesday, February 17th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service was in chapel on Wednesday, February 18th at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiated. Spring Interment Bowerman-McFaul Cemetery Memorial Donations to the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Sick Kids Hosptial would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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PONSTINGL, Olive F.

Beloved wife of A.R. Louis Ponstingl, passed into eternal life, on Sunday February 8th, 2015 at the H.J. McFarland Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Born in London, England, the daughter of the late Stanley and Frances Langford. She is survived by her husband and several nieces and nephews in England and Canada. Olive was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley and Frank Langford. Mass of Christian Resurrection at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, interment at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in the Spring. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for summer students. To be considered for a student position you must be: • a minimum of age 16 • Registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year 2015 vacancies are as follows:

Corporate Services & Finance: Finance/Revenue Representative (1) Applications due by March 13, 2015

Community Development: Sr. Museum Assistants (3) Jr. Museum Assistants (2) Applications due by March 30, 2015 • • • •

Engineering, Development & Works: Roads Labourers (6) Parking/By-Law (1) Facilities Labourers (2) Operations - GIS (2) Water & Wastewater Labourers (2) Civil Engineering Assistants (2) Applications due by March 13, 2015

General Qualifications Safety conscious Able to work as part of a team and independently as required Customer service focused Some positions require the following; • Valid Class “G” driver’s licence and certified safety footwear • Proof of a satisfactory Criminal background check/Vulnerable Sector Screening Check

Most student positions start mid-April and the starting hourly rate ranges from $11.00 - $13.62; depending on the position. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please forward your cover letter and resume, or complete our student application form (available online), indicating the summer position(s) you are applying for, by 4:00 pm on the dates noted above to careers@pecounty.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 223.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

SUDDARD, Marie

After a brief illness at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday February 11th, 2015. Marie Suddard of Picton, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Suddard. Much loved mother of Gary and Judy & her husband Jim Blemkie, all of Picton. Proud nan of Jamie (Sheila), Jennifer (Brenden) and Jillian (William) and great-nan of Maggie, Vivi, Max and Gia. Survived by her sister Joanne (Dick) and brother Ernie (Jean) and remembered by her nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Marie’s Life was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Saturday February 14th at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cheques only please). Friends & family received Saturday morning from 9:30 until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

AT 9:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE - A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOTTLES & SEALERS DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE This is a large private collection of bottles & sealers. See my web site for detailed list. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd 1:00 P.M.

Antique, Modern & Collectable Auction Sale at Napanee Lions Hall, 57 County Rd. 8, Greater Napanee COLLECTIBLES: Split Master 25 Ton wood splitter with Honda G.U.C160 motor; Gray Motor Co. Detroit Inboard Marine Unit with brass oiler & carburetor; other stationary engine; 3 cast iron seats (Buckeye, Frost & Wood, Noxons); large cast gear & metal implement tool box (Massey Harris); cast iron drill box ends (1 Massey); some small fans with brass blades; vintage folding saw machine (cuts down trees); cast iron floor grates; Comfort soap wooden dolly; pint glass oil bottle with spout; large brass shell casing; wooden fork & swather; large oilers; brass blow torches; Stanley scraper; several cast, metal, enamel signs to include large Marfax Lubrication Texaco; Napanee Iron Works; Danger No Smoking; Kool Motor; Contains Lead; Crane Works Walerville, Ont.; Northern Crane; Berg; Dominion Royal Tires; Castrol; Several Tin Cans Supertest, Esso, Castrol, etc.; Cigarette tins; milk can; Molson’s coin bank; cast iron banks; die cast Canadian Tire banks; other trucks & banks; Tonka fire trucks; knives; 6 table oil lamps & 1 hanging oil (all in good condition); selection of mantle & wall clocks; small sewing table bench with thread & yarn storage (unique); drop front secretary; piano stool; Victorian settee with 2 side chairs (excellent); Commode chair (rare); 6' church pew (good); solid oak fram glass showcase, (appox. 4' x 4'); child’s wicker rocker; wicker shelf; bar stool; pine bench; M & M and Tetley Tea phones; Royal Doulton Buttercup; new paper towel holders; new toilet paper holders & supplies; burgundy swivel chair & foot stool; 5 bristo chairs; Toshiba flat screen TV; kitchen menu signs; Yamaha organ with case stand & stool; boxes still to be opened. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures please go to: www.lambertauctions.ca

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Bedroom suite consisting of double bed, dresser/mirror, chest & night table, bow front china cabinet, antique 2 door oak bookcase, antique drop leaf table, old 3 drawer chest, antique Singer treadle sewing machine, assorted chairs, end tables, plant stands, cabinet models TV & stereo, old Underwood typewriter, crocks, old licence plates, tobacco cutter, coal oil lamps, alarm clocks, approx. 40 boxes of glass & china packed at listing, primitive farm tools, & numerous other pieces. Watch my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

Chief Administrative Officer Join us in Gananoque, a picturesque town of 5,000 residents located among the 1000 Islands along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. A vibrant tourist destination, we enjoy the quality of life of a small town, with larger city centres just minutes away. We invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of CAO to share Council’s strategic vision and lead our enthusiastic municipal team. The Town offers an attractive compensation and benefits package commensurate with your qualifications.

For full details, including qualifications and a job description, please visit our website at www.gananoque.ca/town-hall/human-resources The deadline for résumé submission is March 2, 2015.

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Executive Director

The new Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward (effective April 1, 2015) is seeking an enthusiastic individual, skilled in change management, who will lead the Society in managing the rising tide of dementia, transformational change in the health care sector and the blending of two organizational structures. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, through dynamic leadership, skills and vision, will ensure the delivery of programs and services to our stakeholders, and direct the day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Society’s strategic plan within a new organization. Qualifications: • Minimum post-secondary education in a related field • 5 years of progressive management experience preferably in a non-profit setting • Previous experience working with a Board of Directors and knowledge of governance practices and standards • Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and manage tactically • Familiarity with rural health and social service sector, government agencies and legislative requirements • An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of audiences including clients, caregivers, staff, public and private stakeholders, and colleagues • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written • Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias Please submit a resume and covering letter, detailing salary expectations, by email before or on February 28, 2015 to: laura.hare@alzheimerhpe.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Policy Service Department Administrative Position

is a mutual insurance company located in Picton that has been providing commercial, farm and residential insurance protection to our policyholders in eastern Ontario since 1874. We are currently seeking an individual to assume administrative and reception duties for an eight month employment contract in our Policy Service Department. You will report to the Manager of the department and be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to our clients, including the following duties: • Opening the office in the mornings • Reception duties including answering the telephone and greeting people as they enter the office • Maintaining and updating client files • Preparing client correspondence and billing invoices • Administering the accounts receivable system • Receiving client payments • Preparing bank deposits • Closing the office at the end of the day

To be successful you: • Have a post secondary diploma in business administration, office administration or similar field • Have experience in an office environment. Insurance experience would be an asset, but it is not necessary • Are able to communicate effectively both verbally and written • Are customer service focused • Are energetic and driven • Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs – Word and Excel • Have good knowledge of Simply Accounting • Have sound morals and ethics and understand and respect confidentiality • Have a valid driver’s license and your own reliable transportation

Please send your resume to the attention of Jeffery Howell at careers@boqm.ca or mail to Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co., P.O. Box 6050 , Picton ON, K0K 2T0. All resumes must be received no later than March 6, 2015. Resumes will be treated in a confidential manner and only those selected for an interview will be responded to.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Senior Panthers fall to Nicholson in Bay of Quinte semi-final PECI offence sputters against rival, team awaits word on COSSA AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

For the second consecutive year, the Nicholson Catholic Crusaders ended the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers' run toward a Bay of Quinte Conference championship. On their home court, Thursday, the Crusaders pushed ahead of the Panthers in the second quarter and never looked back, winning 40-27 and punching their ticket to today's league final. Panthers coach Rob Garden said he feels his team may have some psychological barriers it hasn't been able to figure out when it comes to matching up against the green and white. "We scored over 60 points in the last five games we played, but for some reason we can't score when we're in this gym. I don't think it's the gym, but it's the mentality when we play against Nicholson. We tighten up and we stop doing the things that have given us success all year." The Panthers were hitting point-for-point with the Crusaders through the first eight minutes. They got some good looks at the basket and earned a 7-7 draw, despite a pair of three-pointers by Nicholson's Kolya Jelovac and Ben Graham. They were hoping

BAttling for position Panther Kevin Wilson appears to have boxed out Nicholson’s Kolya Jelovac as the ball sails out of bounds deep in PECI territory during the Crusaders’ 40-27 victory Thursday evening. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

for a much quicker start, however. "We needed to get out and score to get us going and it didn't happen," Garden said. "We only hit two or three field goals in the first quarter and that was tough."

While disappointed with the way the Panthers showed up, Garden credited the Crusaders for the basketball game they played as they were full value for the victory. "They take away time and space pretty well. They

don't give us a lot of time to set up our shots. For some reason our offence kind of slowed down and we didn't want to move the ball," he said. "With a team that plays defence well, you've got to move the ball to get good looks and we didn't

create anything. I said to the guys, you can't score 27 points in a senior boys semi-final and expect to win." At the other end, Nicholson moved the ball quickly and authoritatively and managed to get space for shots, particularly as the game wore on. Garden said he felt his team got a bit ball happy and that extra focus on the ball allowed some open shots — and Nicholson took advantage. Graham led all scorers with 13 points as the Crusaders had seven players finding the score sheet. Six Panthers scored. Bob Wilson and Blaine Swackhammer each scored seven for the Panthers. With the loss, the Panthers headed into a long layoff to see where they're going to go for COSSA action. The seedings will be determined following today's Bay of Quinte final and, at press time, Garden was unsure if his team would play in the AAA championships in Peterborough or AA in Belleville. He was also unsure what kind of team would take to the court. "There's nothing more we have to do to get ready for COSSA other than just to show up and have a good game," he said. "At this point in the season, it's been Jekyll and Hyde with these guys. Some nights we have it, some nights we don't. We're really hoping we've got it because I do believe we've got a chance — if we play well — to get through to the next level."

Most anglers following rules

Most anglers on area waters are obeying Ontario regulations while ice fishing. That’s the conclusion reached by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers while checking 661 anglers from Ontario and New York State on Rice Lake, Crowe Lake, and the Bay of Quinte between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. The officers laid just 51 charges for fish, wildlife, and safety-related offences. The charges included possession of walleye out of season, fishing without a licence, being more than 60 metres from lines, failing to register an ice hut, angling with more than two lines, and failing to have helmets or insurance for all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles. Over the three days, there were also 51 warnings issued and the officers had opportunity to educate the public about size restrictions on Bay of Quinte walleye and about other safety issues. -Staff

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Three special teams goals lift Port Hope to win in Game 1

PIRATES, from page 15

With Rebel Andrew Doxtator in the box for tripping it looked like the Pirates had scored a power-play goal to tie things up at three, but the goal was waived off. As a few Pirates still celebrated, Campbellford took the puck to the opposing end and Samis tallied a shorthanded goal to make it 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2. Chris Jones narrowed the gap to just one with a powerplay goal at the 10:33 mark. Corey Farrell and Brown had the assists. However, five minutes later Ethan McDougall scored the Rebels' third power-play goal of the night to seal the victory. The Pirates had brought the play hard to the Rebels in the third, out-shooting their opponents 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 in the frame. Mahoney made 32 saves on 35 shots in the Rebels win, while Kazmierczak made 21 saves on 26 shots in the losing effort. The Pirates kicked off the playoffs at Port Hope in a penalty-filled affair.

Port Hope's Tyler Davey opened the scoring on the power play, finding the back of the net 11:24 into the first. Chandler Gillespie doubled the lead with less than two minutes remaining. Port Hope held a 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 advantage in shots through the opening frame. The Pirates came out hard in the second. They were rewarded 7:49 into the period with Curtis Colbary scoring to cut the lead in half. Noah Sager got the lone assist. However, the goal would prove to be Picton's only tally in the contest. Hunter Baker restored Port Hope's two-goal lead at the 14:44 mark and the Panthers took the lead into the third period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had good energy from the group,â&#x20AC;? Woodward said of the Pirates' secondperiod play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody was going and working hard. We had some great opportunities and unfortunately we weren't able to make the most of our chances.â&#x20AC;? Both teams were effective at limiting chances in the

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Rookie Greg Smith staked Wellington to a 1-0 lead early in the first and the lead held up until the midway point. Alex Gilmour and Nathan Hudgin both scored goals less than three minutes apart for the Spirit and turned a 10 deficit into a 2-1 lead. Wellington couldn't manage anything past Taylor after that and a Tyson Bruce empty netter sank Wellington's comeback bid in the late going of the third period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we played a real good solid road game,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their goaltending was tremendous when it had to be and I didn't have any fault with the way we played.â&#x20AC;? Wellington suffered a setback in warm up when Luc Brown flipped a puck up around the red line and it struck one of the Spirit netminders. The momentary loss of sanity by Brown earned him a travesty of the game match penalty and left his coach frustrated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's a foolish thing for Luc to do and I'm just glad it wasn't more games,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can't have those things happening as we are heading into playoffs.â&#x20AC;? Wellington dropped a 5-3 decision Saturday night to the Toronto Patriots. Wellington was undone by a bad first period where the Pats managed to build a 3-1 lead. Cook scored in the first minute of the second to get it to 3-2 but Quinn Syrydiuk scored the eventual game winner late in the frame. After Toronto scored to make it 5-2 in the third, Brown responded with his 16th of the season but it was too little, too late for the visitors. While the Stouffville setback Monday afternoon was a hard loss, Friday's 6-5 overtime defeat at the hands of the Toronto Junior Canadians was a real stomach punch for local fans. Wellington managed to build a 5-2 lead well into the second period before it all came undone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lost our game plan and our focus Friday where on Monday, we played much

more structured and intelligent game. On Friday we probably didn't deserve any points and Monday we played well enough to win but that's how the game goes,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said. Brown had a hat trick and Girduckis had potted a pair 28 minutes into the game Friday night to get to a 5-2 lead but there was something in the way Wellington was willing to trade chances with the Baby Habs that didn't sit right. Anthony Repaci scored a beautiful goal, deking Dukes netminder Daniel Potter at 13:28 to make it 5-3. With just a minute left in the frame, it was Repaci scoring again off a set faceoff play in Wellington's end to get it within a goal. Toronto would score with under five minutes left in the game to tie it and then won it late in the first overtime period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are up by three goals in the second in your home rink and give it up, you don't deserve to win,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said bluntly.

third. With just over a minute remaining on the clock, Port Hope's Mike Smith was sent to the box for roughing after the whistle. The Pirates pulled their goaltender to increase their man advantage, but it was Cameron McGill tallying a shorthanded goal with the empty net to secure the 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 Port Hope victory. Woodward said the Pirates had their fair share of opportunities playing at even strength and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had they earned some bounces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the game could have played out differently. He said special teams also made a difference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five-on-five we competed and had plenty of chances ourselves. We have to stay out of the box, we can't allow our emotions to get the best of us,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Looking forward to Game 2, Woodward said the team can take away the positive that

they were able to generate chances and they were in the game. He said in order to be successful against the Panthers, the Pirates will have to get off to a solid start tonight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to go out and get the first goal, and come out with increased intensity and attention to detail,â&#x20AC;? said Woodward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Port Hope is a very good hockey team, they're in first place for a reason â&#x20AC;Ś I think we match up well, we've got to have all guys going, we can't have any passengers, and we have to limit our mistakes.â&#x20AC;? The Pirates are set to face Port Hope again tonight at the Prince Edward Community Centre, before heading back to Port Hope for Game 3 on Saturday. Game 4 is slated for Sunday in Picton, Game 5 for Feb. 25 in Port Hope, Game 6 for Feb. 26 in Picton, and finally Game 7 for Feb. 28 in Port Hope. Puck drop for all contests is 7:30 p.m.

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Smith encourages residents to share their concerns through correspondence with ministry HEALTH, from page 3

“Health care is growing at two per cent and we are fortunate because other ministries are shrinking to pay for Ontario's health care,” Huras said. Huras explained the new provincial health-care formula was designed to bring equity to how the province's 155 hospitals are funded. “Across the board increases/adjustments are not the best way to run a business,” Huras said, explaining why global budgets and guaranteed increases were phased out in favour of performance- based and

But the new HealthBased Allocation Model (HBAM) formula means 50 per cent of hospitals in Ontario are getting more while 50 per cent are getting less. “Everyone is trying to push down their costs to find more money. Everybody is chasing the same goal, trying to offer the best possible care at the lowest cost. If they slip on the quality, they ultimately hurt their funding,” he said. Unfortunately for local residents, there are about five hospitals in this province that were behind the 8-ball from the outset

quality-based funding formulas where volume, quality and low price points on in-demand procedures like knee and hip replacements and cataract surgeries were the new order of the day. Essentially, Ontario finds the best and most cost-effective place where a certain procedure is offered and then funds other hospitals at that same level. For example, if Cobourg hospital can perform a knee replacement at a cost of $650 and meet provincial benchmarks in quality, Ontario will fund the procedure at that cost to all other hospitals.

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where expected costs are significantly lower than actual costs, creating a gap in what the province is funding versus what the hospital needs to currently operate in a balanced position. “QHC is one of them,” Huras said. He added the impact this new funding formula has had on Quinte is “extremely powerful.” “It's a great challenge for them, they are working as hard as they can to address it and I know it's has an impact on you and an impact on all four sites,” Huras said. “I think the ministry of health recognizes this now-at first they didn't think that it would have such an impact on the few hospitals. For these five hospitals, I expect the ministry will help them out but they still have a large gap to figure out.” One member of the audience questioned Huras of what would be left of PECMH as the province tries to reel in healthcare funding over the coming years “What will be left of our hospital?” she asked. “How many more services can we lose before its road we can’t come back from?” Huras said he is fully committed to seeing a new PECMH built in this community and strongly believes it will happen

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despite some local doubts. He added he did not believe QHC would shrink the current PECMH to the point where it was non viable but added the local hospital group needs to find a way to bring its cost structures in line so that it can compete with other hospitals in the province. Smith implored the mass gathered Thursday to send pieces of correspondence to the ministry of health and the province detailing just what PECMH means to this island community. “I think this gains traction especially when they are respectful, fact-based, and passionate and that goes with anybody and that includes the LHIN and QHC. We can prove our point in a respectful and factbased way to those that

make the decisions,” Smith said. He explained that downtown Toronto is a totally different world than rural Ontario and reminding the people that make decisions there that people here don't have the luxury of walking three blocks and having their choice of three or four hospitals is key. “Some of you have to drive an hour to get to one hospital” Smith said. One attendee wondered what kind of accountability there is on health-care spending, especially concerning administration at the SE LHIN and QHC. Smith said it was frustrating to him to see office administration budgets increase at the Community Care Access Centre and the LHIN while nurses were on the picket lines and being laid off. “Truthfully, QHC administration is fairly efficient when compared to other hospitals across the province but that's like being declared the skinniest kid at Weight Watchers,” Smith said to roars of laughter. “There's way too much money spent on those that aren't providing care on the front lines,” Smith added to thunderous applause.

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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 Mar. 27 - The Ontario Farmland Trust’s Annual Farmland Forum will be held in the Peterborough area for the first time in the spring of 2015. OFT’s mission is “to protect and preserve Ontario’s farmlands and associated agricultural, natural and cultural features of the countryside through direct land securement, stewardship, policy research and eduvation for the benefit of Ontarians today and in future gemerations”. Farmers, land use planners and others are invited to discuss topical issues related to the protection of Ontario’s farmland. For more information visit www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca

Mar. 31 - Community Economic Development 101, Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee, 9am-12 noon - Workshop for Municipal Councillors, Staff & Volunteers. Join us for a Free Interactive Workshop. Learn the basics of economic development and take away practical tools to help your municipality develop & implement an economic development strategy. During the workshop we will: Provide you with a model of how to understand basic economic activity in your community; Identify potential roles for your municipality in economic development; Provide you with some practical tools to assist in your economic development efforts. For more information or to register contact AICC at 1-877-424-1300 or by email at ag.info@omafra.gov.on.ca. If you wish to register online go to: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ rural/edr/ced101/reg-form.htm

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The Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Choice for Mortgages and Financing Solutions It's with great excitement that Stephen Marshall, of Dominion Lending Centres Premier Financial Group, announces to you, the addition of a new agent to the Picton office, Kevin Simmons After 18 years of owning and operating a retail electronics store in Picton (The Source formerly Radio Shack), Kevin has decided to take on a new challenge and has become a fully licensed mortgage agent. Kevin is dedicated to using the skills he accumulated in his business career and his commitment to outstanding customer service in this new endeavour. To ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, Kevin has partnered with Larry Tilling, a former Toronto Dominion employee (including branch manager) with 40 years of experience in the finance business. Together Larry and Kevin, will be the premier destination for all of your mortgage and financing needs. Give the County Mortgage pros a call, we would be pleased to assist you with any mortgage concerns or questions you might have.

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WWW.1155CTYRD4.COM Spacious and sprawling custom built ranch with over 2200 square feet of living space. Brick & stone home features recently updated open concept kitchen, sun-room, dining area and great room with fireplace insert, new roof(2013), new propane `on demand` hot water heating system(2014), lovely hardwood & ceramic flooring, garden door & bow window in sunroom. Main floor den plus 4 bedrooms and large master bedroom with ensuite. The partially finished basement offers in-law suite potential with large great room and lovely fireplace. Attached 2 car garage with inside entrance. All of this on an under 2 acre lot in a central location close to Picton. With current zoning, lot severance is possible. $288,000 MLS 2141035

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This elegant waterfront home sits on a 2.26 acre lot high on a knoll to capture the panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte. The sloping back yard with heated in-ground pool and boardwalk to the water’s edge is an oasis for all nature enthusiasts. This open concept home has a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, large great room with fireplace, separate dining-room, stained Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, 9` ceilings throughout, large master bedroom with fireplace and walkout to private deck, professional landscaping, large screened-in sun room with deck, 3.5 car garage with 4 doors, main floor laundry and only minutes from Trenton and Belleville. $899,000 MLS QR21500079 Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com

EXECUTIVE HOME Large 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

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GLADSTONE AVE – PICTON Lovely, solid brick home in quiet residential area within walking distance to all amenities. Offers 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room & eat-in kitchen, 4 pce bath on main floor plus a finished, high basement with a 2-pce bath & large workshop. Newer gas furnace & central air. Garage attached via a breezeway. $269,500 MLS QR21501016 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com colinhenden@remax.net

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Three bedroom solid brick century home on a quiet street in Picton. Many original features including hardwood flooring, baseboard, trim, doors, and staircase. Plus a third floor attic/loft space, perfect for artist studio, children`s playroom or office. All on a nicely landscaped lot with single detached garage. Lots of space and possibilities. $310,000 MLS QR21407339

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COUNTY ROAD 4 – convenient to Picton & Belleville. Ideal family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main floor master bedroom & laundry plus finished basement. Natural gas heating plus woodstove. Features a detached 1300 sq. ft. insulated work shop. $375,000 MLS QR21500369

MORRISON POINT RD. – Approx. 2.75 acres with over 400 ft. of road frontage. This charming home was built in the 1870’s & features many spacious rooms including a studio/workspace with outside access. Outside there is a huge 2 bay shop & garage as well as another garage with a loft. Ideal for Bed & Breakfast or Artist’s Studio & Gallery. $389,000 MLS QR21406216

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PICTON – Located close the Harbour, this spacious home offers a main floor bedroom & bath plus 2 bedrooms & bath upstairs, family room with walk out to a huge deck. a full, high basement opening out to a garage & huge storage area under the deck. Asking $225,000 but offers invited. MLS QR21405160

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, 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

One owner home located in the Harbourview subdivision in Wellington. Your kids can walk to school, the rec centre, ball diamonds and beach! Customized open concept kitchen and dining room. Large deck with above ground pool, finished rec room with additional bedroom and full bath. Newer metal roof and windows. $229,900 MLS QR21500641

Very well-built rural home sits just on the outskirts of Milford. Large inviting living room and a great homey feel envelope you when you walk in the door. Kitchen offers ceramic countertops and plenty of oak cupboards. Sliding doors off the eating area to a good sized deck to enjoy the quiet country landscape. Cozy woodstove in the recroom and a fantastic office/den with a walkout to the yard. Huge 32x26 detached insulated garage that is great storage for all the grown up and kid toys! $250,000 MLS QR21500790

115 Richardson Rd Exceptional Water View Lot with RIGHT OF WAY to Hayward Long Reach (Bay of Quinte) offering some of the best fishing in the world. Ten minutes south of 401 and ten minutes from Picton. Well has return flow of 7 gallons per minute. $115,000

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SITUATED IN FRIENDLY COMMUNITY OF MILFORD, this spacious home is in move-in condition. Features 3 bedrooms, main-floor laundry, lovely kitchen with island & lots of cupboards, dining room with walk-out to deck and a full, high basement (partly finished). Detached garage/workshop. Listed at $209,000 but offers invited. MLS QR21406617

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This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. The lot itself is nicely treed and level. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $27,500 MLS QR21500987 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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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**

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**

Spacious, updated Century home, with center hall plan staircase and a back staircase. Fabulous 34 acre property with level cleared land, great for paddocks as well as forest. Great barn plus original log structure thought to be the original homestead plus outbuildings. House has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large country kitchen with french doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and a woodstove. Potential for an in-law suite, B&B or plenty of room for a growing family. Main floor laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483 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**

Perfect deep water mooring on highly coveted 'Prinyers Cove', over 700’ waterfront, 6.32 ac. Park-like setting, majestic hardwood trees, ultimate in privacy. One large cottage, vaulted ceilings, screened in verandah, reminiscent of the Muskokas, built in 1946. 2 smaller cottages, permanent dock. Ultimate in peace & quiet, close to vineyards & restaurants, 20 min to Picton. Potentially severable. $485,000 MLS 2141268 Gail Forcht**

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 10year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks, and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time home! $499,000 MLS QR21407500 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.4 acres waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located just minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the many charms of the County! $265,000 MLS QR21405274 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Ten acres of recreational property south of Picton and less than 1km to Lake Ontario. This land is heavily treed with a clearing near the road providing access to the new trailer. Perfect for a weekend getaway to do a bit of snowmobiling in winter or ATVing in summer. This lot is on a seasonal, unmaintained road, therefore a building permit is not available for construction, well or septic. It`s just a great place to relax and enjoy Prince Edward County! $39,900 MLS QR21500577 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Cozy up in the sunken living room with fireplace, then tuck into the spacious bedroom with patio doors overlooking extremely private rural vista. Rooms are drenched in sunlight in the afternoon. Open concept kitchen and dining areas, plenty of windows, laminate flooring, room for a family to dine. Kitchen island matches oak cabinetry, ample counter space. Renovated bathroom/laundry combination, walk-in tile shower, with seat and lights. One of the bedrooms has a spacious walk-in closet. Gas BBQ hook-up, porch is covered, you can cook in the rain and snow! Large shed, perfect for hobbies and storage. Double, detached garage, auto door opener. House has newer roof (2011). Country living only 15 minutes to Picton and the Glenora Ferry. $159,900 MLS QR21500127 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

All the work is done in this lovely custom bungalow on West Lake. Full deck, beautiful panoramic views, set at the North East corner of the Island, minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Over 2400 sq ft finished space on 2 levels, walkout to yard from lower level. Open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms overlook a fabulous deck through a wall of windows. 2 bedrooms and full bath up, bedroom and full bath with Jacuzzi down, rough in for wet bar. New laminate flooring in lower level. Marshy waterfront with channel allows you to dock at your own property. Double detached garage. All property contents may be purchased separately for a turnkey investment income opportunity. $459,000 MLS QR21500832 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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

In lovely downtown Bloomfield, this classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street since 1867. The original part of the home features a living room large enough to entertain all of your friends, with an adjoining dining room. The kitchen is strategically placed off the dining room with a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and, coupled with the yard, gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. This property is well-maintained. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $495,000 MLS QR21500985 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Enjoy County living in comfort in this beautiful custom built home situated on 28.9 acres of useable farmland. This home offers four bedrooms on the main floor, coffered ceiling in the great room. Walk in pantry in open concept kitchen as well as the covered deck to enjoy those summer BBQ`s. The benefits from the geo thermal heating/cooling system will last a lifetime. This is a home that needs to be seen! $549,000 MLS QR21500743 Peter Lynch*

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*

Boaters Paradise! Deep water off rebuilt 48` wharf/dock. Spacious Backsplit Home boasts 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fabulous vaulted ceiling in Great Room with stunning stone fireplace - Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom and decks off the main living area overlooking the water. Bright and open Office/Library above the great room. main floor laundry. Lower level offers two big bright bedrooms, a full bath, workshop, utility/storage and cold room plus a great family room with wood stove, indoor endless pool with walkout to a patio and the waterfront. Very well-built and maintained home - commercial grade windows and doors, double attached garage with inside entry, maintenance-free brick exterior. Recent upgrades include Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis. Paved circular drive. Great community. $696,000 MLS QR21500503 Gail Forcht**

Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile work, incredible chef`s dream kitchen with huge walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic working island and a great desk area all topped with Quartz counters. Huge maintenance free composite veranda plus a covered patio. Incredible master suite complete with 5 piece ensuite and a dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating and cental air, R60 insulation (Arxx). The 70 acre property is a magical private oasis of wildlife with a seasonal creek, rolling hills and limestone with trails to tour the forest and meadows, fruit trees and even concord grapes! $799,999 MLS QR21407423 Gail Forcht**

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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*

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

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$275,000 Enjoy the warmth and solitude of this brick century home on a large country lot. The home sits next to a rectory, almost an acre, detached garage/ workshop and on quiet street in tiny hamlet. Beautiful 3 season sunroom, cozy woodstove in family room, and separate back entrance designed especially for pets. MLS®QR21406190

YEAR ROUND RETREAT

104 Main Street, Picton

$449,000 Enjoy this year round retreat surrounded by nature. A wooded winding lane leads to this 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with natural waterfront. Large windows, glassed doors, cathedral ceilings & lots of natural wood make this a warm and welcoming home. MLS®QR21403864

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$519,500 With all the charm and character of its era there is so much to appreciate with this fine home. Over 3,000 sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths located in village close to beaches. Private back yard with kidney shape pool, deck and natural pond. MLS®QR21500263

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$324,000 Updated charming Victorian home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and original character has been maintained. Features 2 staircases, cozy family room with fireplace, formal living and dining room with 2 car detached garage on large lot. MLS®QR21405720

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$224,900 One of Prince Edward County`s favourite areas for visitors is West Lake and famous Sandbanks Park. This commercial venue on West Lake Road offers endless possibilities for the entrepreneur. Has operated as a year round and seasonal restaurant in the past. See List of Chattels attached. MLS®QR21406075

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Original Schoolhouse + 1 Bedroom attached Unit. Great Income Property! $209,000 MLS QR21047212 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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South Bay. 155 acres total: 100 acres good work land, 67 acres (tiled), 1300` frontage on Black River. 40 acres of woods. $895,000 MLS QR21405931 Bill Rorabeck

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$649,000 Bring the family and bring your friends too! Right on West Lake this 6 bedroom 4 bath home is paradise on the water! New gas furnace & water heater installed in 2014. Wood fireplace. In-law potential. Docks, sea wall, boat launch. MLS®21405171

TOWN LOT

$74,900 Rare in-town vacant lot for sale close to all amenities. In the heart of Picton convenient to everything. A zoning amendment is required for building purposes. MLS®QR21406672 *Independently owned & operated

35 BOSWELL ST., BELLEVILLE Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton 3 bdrm/1 bath brick with hardwood floors. Updated kitchen, bath, wiring, plumbing. $144,900 MLS QR21500959 Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey

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Large century 5 bedroom home, 166’ waterfront on Lake Consecon. Original features, many improvements. $499,900 MLS QR21406567 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile

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Bay of Quinte Waterfront home. Open concept kitchen/living room. 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms. $399,900 MLS QR21500542 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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

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

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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 QR21407605 Bill Rorabeck

One of very few with full height basement, Wellington-on-thelake. Very nice location, landscaped lot on gentle corner. $159,900 MLS QR2150093 Steve Sensenstein

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FRESHLY PAINTED AND READY FOR A NEW OWNER Picton, vacant and ready to go. Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Needs some redecorating. 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Furnace 1999, oil tank 2010. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, new oil furnace & tank. Paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649

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

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

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

READY TO BUILD? Lg country lot on Black Rd. Close to Picton, area of new homes. 240’ frontage, 588’ deep. Drilled well, hydro on road. Asking $45,000 MLS® QR21500645

WHARF ST. WELLINGTON Commercial building features on second level 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx. 1700 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, bakery, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape. Subject to severance. Asking $379,000 MLS® 2134612

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage

106 North Front St, Belleville ON

GEORGE REID

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 2nd 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

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

Sean McKinney

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ROOM TO ROAM 40 acres of land, 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. $309,000 MLS® QR21403700

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

55 KING ST

King St Commercial Site! Formerly used as a car lot. Currently leased (month to month @ $1050/mth) to KPR Automotive in the rear 2bay garage. Sale includes Hoist, Air Compressor and Wheel Balancer. For Sale at $359,900 MLS 2143439

346 MAIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD

2 storey century home with amazing 2 storey carriage house. Modern updated kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, generous foyer with stained glass at landing of 4` wide staircase. Three season sun room. Many main floor rooms have decorative tin ceilings in excellent condition. Lot 142` frontage with 3/4 acre treed setting. Trisha Romance was inspired by this type of home. This is your chance! Listed at $595,000 MLS QR21500222

FOR LEASE

NO WORRIES The work is all done for you. 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.

80 MAPLE ST. WELLINGTON 4.57 acres of land, large industrial building on site. All municipal services in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great development property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617

MAIN ST. WELLINGTON Core Business area. Property with lg solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced lot, potential galore. Great opportunity with income development. Subject to severance. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611

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THE EDWARD CONDO Did you ever think that you could live in a high end condo at an affordable price? $249,000 will buy this 1 bed + den condo with Prince Edward County a harbour view. Condo fees of $259 includes Realty Inc. heat, water & sewer, air conditioning, hot Brokerage water, garbage, heated parking and security. 98 Main Street, MLS QR21500969

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THE PICTON GAZETTE Architecturally designed waterfront home on a private estate setting. Board & Batten freshly stained and a fabulous new red metal roof. Three gables on the water side create the feeling of a French Chateau. Open concept main level with floor-to-ceiling windows and walkouts to spacious new composite deck. Wood-burning fireplace. Terra cotta Spanish tile floors on main and lower. Two fantastic sunrooms off each end of the great room - a sunny dining room and a perfect place to Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker curl up with a book and watch the sunset over the water. or SHANNON WARRPine floors on second level. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. New HUNTER, Sales Rep Furnace & Hot water heater,water system (pressure tank, Office: 613-471-1708 softener, filter and UV). Skylights in the Master ensuite Cell: 613-961-9587 and stairwell. Large trees line the drive and provide fanwww.homeinthecounty.com tastic privacy. Oak, Maple, Birch, Catalpa and more. Lovely perennial flower beds. Walk right to the water`s edge, level beach, great for swimming! Double garage with covered breezeway. $778,000 MLS QR2150006

Located on the edge of Bloomfield less than 10 min. to Sandbanks Provincial Park with municipal water. This 3 bedroom extensively renovated home sits on a nice lot with above veronicanorton@bellnet.ca ground pool, single car garage and within walking distance to Pinecrest School. A great starter or retirement home. $169,000 MLS QR21407602 Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456

This 22 year old home features large eat in kitchen and open concept living room/dining room with great views of the bay. Brand new hardwood and tile floors have been installed, for a carpet free home, with a fresh paint job throughout for an updated look. 3 bedHUGH JACKSON, Broker rooms and 2 bathrooms make this a great family home, with easy commute to the 401 or 15 minutes from the 613-476-5026 town of Picton. The full basement is completely open and TRACEY DICKSON, ready for you to finish however you like. The walkout Sales Rep basement also makes for easy access to the waterfront 613-403-7690 and boat launch. The 2 car attached garage is a bonus but the even bigger bonus is the separate storage area in the basement where you can store your boat, another car or your lawn equipment. Call today for your viewing. LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* $429,900 MLS QR21407039 *INDEPENDENTLY

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PERFECT FOR A NARROW LOT First Floor: 980 sq. ft. Second Floor: 903 sq. ft. Total: 1,883 sq. ft.

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