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ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith says he’s heard enough concern about potential rural school closures that he’s ready to amplify his constituents voices at Queen’s Park. This week, Smith’s office circulated links to a petition he intends to deliver to his colleagues at the Ontario legislature. Specifically, it calls for an immediate moratorium on Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) processes. Further, the petition calls on the government to halt planned school closures and consider the long-term impact school closures will have on the communities they serve. Smith said he has heard concerns from parents and community members throughout his riding about the potential for closed schools. “These communities have had schools going back generations. For these towns, the school really is the heart of the community. A lot of people are telling my office they think closing the school is the end of their community,” he said. In Prince Edward County, a proposed consolidation plan could mean the closure of between three and five elementary schools depending on the result of an ARC process.

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The final day of the Environmental Review Tribunal hearing for the 27-turbine wpd Canada White Pines Wind Project wrapped last week with both side presenting their final submissions. The project received approval in July 2015 and would be erected on private property in South Marysburgh and Athol. The project would have a 20-year contract. In February 2016, the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) found the project would cause serious and irreversible harm to little brown bats and Blanding's turtles. Remedy arguments were presented before a packed Highline Hall at the Wellington and District Community Centre last Friday morning. Hearing the submissions were ERT members Marcia Valiante and Hugh Wilkins. The hearing began with a motion from Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) legal counsel Eric Gillespie. He argued portions of the replies from wpd and the director of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) were improper.

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Councillors have a new tool to assess when the municipality is succeeding when it comes to community and economic development. In January this year the community and economic development commission approved a motion requesting the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the commission. Last week committee of the whole supported a motion recommending council approve the performance measurement framework as a means of monitoring the impact and effectiveness of the commission’s activities. The motion also established the framework as the primary means by which the commission will report to council with those reports coming twice annually in accordance with the commission's terms of reference. Councillor and commission chair Bill Roberts said KPIs and dashboard tools have been used in the corporate sector for a long time. He said they are “good instruments to assess when are you winning and how are you performing to work plan� and said they are an efficient means of monitoring that work. “The commission has taken

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MEASURING SUCCESS Councillors supported a performance measurement framework last week. Councillor Bill Roberts says the framework can help council assess the success of programs. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

the initiative to do that discipline and it may be — as we work through this and refine it, because it's the first time — that KPIs and dashboard tools could be considered by council as useful for other committees and perhaps even for council itself as we measure and share with the public how we are performing to plan,� he said. Councillor Steve Graham said council can use the KPIs to help keep track of commission initiatives. “A lot of different times we ask, 'How do you measure that? What's the value?' and I think this is kind of a brand new baseline to

start on and it's going to be ongoing,� he said. A report presented to the committee last week says the commission recommends using an similar approach as the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) developed in 2013. The approach was developed specifically for the economic development profession and advocates the use of logic models for determining KPIs that reflect economic development practices. A logic model illustrates the ties between inputs and activities, the desired outcomes and goals.

For example, inputs could include funding and staff time, while activities could include job fairs or workshops. Outputs measured could include the number of employers who participated, attendees, or jobs posted. Outcomes could include the number of new hires, improved retention, or employer satisfaction and those outcomes could be connected to corporate goals of supporting small business and stable employment. The report says the commission framework has two components: KPIs and initiative-based performance indicators. KPIs are higher-level measures that allow the commission and council to determine whether initiatives are achieving the desired result. Indicators and sources would include census date such as age demographics and trends, continued business retention and attraction survey results, comparisons with other rural areas and business sector trends. Initiative-based indicators will track commission and community development department initiatives. These could include investment attraction and lead tracking and reporting, destination marketing reporting, and Winter Survival Workshop Series and job fair metrics. The report says municipal staff have implemented as KPI reporting dashboard that will allow stakeholders to quickly identify trends and assess the performance of initiatives over time. The report says the dashboard will be updated and provided when the commission reports to council.

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Picton Salvation Army raised more than $101,000 in 2016 Homelessness becomes a challenge locally ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The Picton Salvation Army had one of its best years on record last year as it brought in $101,315.50 through its two major fundraising initiatives in the county. Lt.-Col Wayne Pritchett said the organization had a great kettle drive leading up to Christmas as it alone raised $47,962.30. An additional letter appeal was also quite successful, he told Picton Rotarians last week. “We took in $54,353.20. That puts us over the $100,000 mark for this year. We are most grateful,� he said. “We are finding an increase in the number of people coming to us and to other food banks and organizations meeting the needs of the people.� In 2015, the campaigns raised $94,568. Pritchett said one of the most difficult aspects of his job since he came to the Picton citadel is one that many people wouldn’t expect to find in a small community like Prince Edward County. “Probably if there is one great challenge, it is the challenge of homelessness or helping people who need some kind

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HELPING HANDS Lt.-Col Wayne Pritchett of the Picton Salvation Army told Rotarians last week about the challenge of homelessness in Picton. He also accepted a $500 donation from the club. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

of accommodation,� he said. “I can tell you of people who sleep in the culverts of this town. There are not many, but there are some.� Pritchett said the Salvation Army has helped people on the verge of pneumonia because they’ve stayed out in the rainy, cold conditions. He indicated that with an increase in tourism visits locally and with the challenging economic times in Ontario, many people are finding it challenging to get money for food, rent, and the necessities of life. Pritchett refused to see the county’s recent popularity to

visitors as a detrimental attribute, however.

“There’s always a downside, but I don’t see it as much of a downside because we need the influx of money and opportunities for busiess and so on — but it is a challenge for us as well to care for others.� He said local people are responding, however. “The mark of a great community is the way we care for the helpless, the lonely, and those unable to care for themselves,� he said. “I know Picton is a warm, caring community and I’m sure we can respond in some way.� Pritchett said all the money raised locally stays in the county as Salvationists raise money for international causes separately from within their ranks. The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries around the world.

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the Omnicell pharmacy cabinet in the emergency department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Gifts presented in memory of Renoy’s husband Bill purchased a Touch and Go console for the cabinet, which will save nurses time and eliminate human error in accessing medications. (Briar Boyce/For The Gazette)

Memorial gifts purchase console for emergency Touch and Go unit limits time nurses spend accessing pharmacy cabinet

Emergency nurses at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital can now spend more time with patients and less time accessing the drug dispensing cabinet due to generous gifts in memory of Bill Renoy. Those who gave to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation following Renoy’s death last May provided enough money for a new Touch and Go console on the Omnicell drug dispensing cabinet. The technology allows nursing staff to access the cabinet with a biometric fingerprint sensor, rather than punching in a username and passcode. The biometric system also reduces the risk of security being compromised or human error in the entering of the access code. Karen H. Smith, the director of pharmacy for the Quinte

Healthcare Corporation, says the improvement is already paying dividends. “These consoles have improved ease of access and security for dispensing medications and they have saved significant time throughout the day that nursing staff can spend with their patients,” she said. The emergency department’s console is one of two purchased recently, with the other purchased by Irena Barker for the inpatient unit. Renoy’s memorial gifts totalled more than $3,700, which went to the Life Saver II campaign for endoscopy and pharmacy equipment. His wife, Fran, said both believed strongly about maintaining a strong county hospital. “Bill and I were and are very passionate about our local hospi-

tal and realize how important it is to have state-of-the-art equipment for our staff,” she said. The foundation’s board of directors was thankful to Fran Renoy for designating the foundation as a recipient for Bill’s memorial donations, executive director Penny Rolinski said. She added more people are considering donating money in lieu of flowers in memory of a deceased friend or loved one and noted in memoriam donations can be made to the foundation, or memorial gifts can be designated for the hospital when making funeral arrangements. For information on these forms of giving and other ways of helping the foundation, please visit www.pecmha or cal 63-476-1008 ext. 4425. -Staff

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Proponents of affordable housing for seniors got some support from councillors last week. Committee of the whole backed the Emmanuel affordable seniors co-housing initiative last Thursday, supporting a motion encouraging council to provide a letter of support for the project. The letter of support will be used to help secure seed funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). A deputation from members of Emmanuel Baptist Church first brought the request for a letter of support to a Jan. 12 committee-of-the-whole meeting. At that time the committee referred the issue to staff for a

report on the details of the proposal and what the letter of support should contain. Last week, that report was back before the committee. The report says the church's affordable seniors co-housing committee seeks to establish a not-forprofit affordable housing organization that can conceive, plan, develop and manage a seniors cohousing project in Prince Edward County. The report says the committee is still in the early stages of the concept and is seeking financial assistance through CMHC to support the planning stages of the project. The committee is seeking funds to offset start-up costs and seeks support from all three levels of government. The report says the CMHC Seed Funding program is available on a first come, first served basis and provides up to $50,000 in grants and a further $200,000 through an interest-free repayable loan. The Emmanuel committee seeks $10,000-$20,000 to offset

their initial costs. In January, Ken Howe spoke to councillors on behalf of the Emmanuel committee. He said there's no doubting there's a local need for affordable housing. He cited the Prince Edward County Strategic Plan for Affordable Housing which indicates tourism and a growing creative rural business sector have placed upward pressure on land values and housing prices, while the county has seen a loss of rental units since 2005. Howe said the Emmanuel committee would like the facility to be large enough to address the need. “My dream is to build it sufficiently large that it's not half a dozen or a dozen, but close to 50 to 100 rooms,” he told committee of the whole in January. The report recommends council support the project, based on priorities already established in the corporate strategic plan. Council meets next on Feb. 14.

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Sophiasburgh residents question potential impact school closure could have on community schools- we just want some provisions included back in the ARC process to address the particular needs and impacts of school closings on single school rural communities and some more time so we can work together with the board to craft a realistic and sustainable schooling plan that matches the current and future needs of the County’s students and the com-

ARC members hear concerns about board’s consolidation plan JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

With an incredibly tight timeline and deadlines looming, parents and community members in Sophiasburgh braved icy conditions Jan. 18 to meet and discuss their concerns in advance of last month's Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's Accommodation Review Committee public meeting. The meeting was organized and hosted by Sophiasburgh ARC member Mike Farrell and other members with the goal of gaining the pulse of the County's largest ward (geographically) before the ARC process formally commences. With the board initial proposal to close Sophiasburgh Central School (SCS) by the fall of 2018 and have the ward's public school students bussed to at Kindergarten- Grade 12 school at PECI in Picton, there is concern not only about the public education offered to the current Sophiasburgh Spartans that attend SCS but also the economic impact to the ward's businesses as well as real estate depression. Essentially, the same question of what happens to a community when you remove the school portion from the term 'community school' was asked in several different ways. The ARC members in attendance were extremely careful not to offer their own direct opinions and wished to remain open minded about the process, however, it was clear from the collective comments from those gather that there are grave concerns that would need to be addressed going forward. “We come to this role to humbly and accurately represent the voice of the parents and the community. And this is what we intend to diligently do here and beyond,” Farrell told those in attendance. “We have already heard so many varied

HEALTHY DISCUSSION Concerned community members and parents of children attending Sophiasburgh Central School gathered late last month ot voice their concerns to ARC committee members in advance of last night’s initial public information session at PECI. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

opinions, questions and alternative solutions when it comes to schools, education, children and the future of Sophiasburgh and the county and we urge all of you to continue to follow this issue, let your voice be heard and get involved.” Farrell said the process laid out before parents and committee members represented “a great challenge but also a great opportunity” and called for everyone with a concern to raise their voice and offer their opinion. “We represent the Sophiasburgh community here and we will constantly focus on demands and recommendations that include a vibrant and supported Sophiasburgh Central School but we are all coming at the board’s proposal and the process also with a keen eye on the bigger picture of education, across all the various wards in the county, and what is best for the future of our children and the future of the county. This could involve any number of alternate ideas – many being diligently looked at and assessed as we speak,” Farrell said. “We’ve all been doing a lot of homework over the holidays and I know many of you here gathered today have been doing the same as we’ve received your ideas and retransmitted them back as best we can. We are not dead set for or against any solution but we are dead set against any school board proposal or

ultimate approved solution where the concerns and expectations of the parents and community have not been properly, diligently and realistically addressed.” Certainly skeptical eyes out number the optimistic views of when it comes to a Kindergarten- Grade 12 site at PECI. The business community rep for the Sophiasburgh ARC, Todd Foster, called Wednesday's meeting a fact finding mission to help inform the committee members. But he, like most, find it hard to believe that the board will be ready to host and educate primary learners safely in a secondary setting in just two months. “I've got a background in civil engineering with design-build projects that are commercial, industrial and institutional and they are saying 'We are going to make a decision on the 19th of June and we are going to have kids going to PECI at a K-12 school Sept. 1.' I've been in construction for 22 years, it doesn't happen that quick. It takes four weeks to get a building permit. I'm going to be asking these hard questions of the school board and find out what they really intend to do,” Foster said. A large number of concerns were brought to light during a workshop session when 40 or so attendees broke up into small

Council receives legal opinion on Picton Terminals CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The municipality's solicitor has presented councillors with a legal opinion on the ongoing operation of Picton Terminals. County solicitor Wayne Fairbrother addressed councillors in a closed-session briefing at last Thursday's committee-of-thewhole meeting. The committee subsequently made a motion to receive Fairbrother's opinion. The motion acknowledges Fairbrother's opinion that operations at Picton Terminals represents a legal non-conforming use. “Based on information provided and legal analysis thereof, the county solicitors are of the opinion that transshipment oper-

ations at Picton Terminals constitute continuing legal non-conforming use and as such are legally permitted to continue in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 34 (9) of the Planning Act,” the motion says. Section 34 (9) says no zoning bylaw can be used by the municipality “to prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by the bylaw if such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the day of passing of the bylaw.” Fairbrother is expected to put the legal opinion in writing so that it can be perused by the public. Picton councillor Treat Hull said the opinion means council

can't use zoning to stop a use that was legal at the time it started. “If a garage was operating in a district zoned industrial and the municipality later changed the zoning to residential, you can't use that to make the garage stop operating,” he said. “The garage would be a legal non-conforming use. If they stopped operation, when they resumed operation they would have to conform with the new zoning bylaw.” In correspondence to councillors late last year, Picton Terminals suggested there is only a small, 0.25-acre area of the property that is considered legal non-conforming and the port could operate in that capacity in perpetuity.

groups. Programming, sports teams, lack of green space, co-habitation on bussing routes and at the facility between secondary and elementary students, commute length, community impact, a shift in rural demographics, before and after care and class sizes were just some of the issues brought forward during the charette work groups. Others questioned the board's logic in arriving at the initial proposed solution to declining enrolment and also questioned the statistics. “We’re not supporting a status quo solution here in Prince Edward County regarding the

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Quality of care should be paramount in hospital naming discussion WOULD not a rose by any other name smell as sweet? William Shakespeare’s Juliet pondered that question as she grappled with her love for Romeo, a member of the rival Montague house. It would appear Ontario health minister Dr. Eric Hoskins would be wise to consider the same line of questioning this week as works on a decree about the naming of hospital facilities across the province. According to a report in yesterday’s Toronto Star, Hoskins is considering limiting the practice of corporate or individual naming rights on hospital facilities, wings, or programs. We think he doth protest too much. While it would appear the health minister is trying to keep the focus on the notion that Ontario’s health system is primarily a publicly funded institution, there is no question that system can be propped up. As the province is prepared to fund services at the most efficient levels it can find, hospital organizations struggle to find economies of scale. In some cases, they’ve had to cut staffing and programs to keep up.  For a long time, the Ontario hospital system has relied on communities themselves to fundraise to ensure that up-to-date, adequate equipment is provided to ensure they can continue to offer the services the public expects. Every hospital needs a

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larger pool of dollars to draw from and it isn’t a given that members of the public are going to be able to come forward with those dollars. Naming rights and donor recognition are a tool communities have in order to coax those who have dollars available to consider philanthropy. While one might question the motives a donor has for giving besides the euphoria of knowing that he or she made a difference in the community, the bottom line is that with freedom to offer such perks, hospital foundations have more flexibility to negotiate than they would otherwise. Most business people like to get publicity for their generosity. The deal can be a win-win and ultimately, those hospital organizations still have control over their image and what types of agreements they can allow, knowing their own public perception and the ideals of their own communities. Ask most Ontario residents the same question, it’s a safe bet their primary concerns are the quality of care they receive, how quickly they can access it, and lastly, how cost effective it will be as taxpayers. If a private donation made that possible, does it really matter to them what name is on the building? Likely not. Hoskins should be most concerned about funding quality care than worrying about a perception of private influence.

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FOUNDATION OF GIVING The Rotary Club of Picton recently honoured a number of new Paul Harris Fellows who have passed a milestone of giving US$1,000 to the Rotary Foundation or Polio Plus campaign and to its benefactors who have given a similar amount to the foundation’s endowment fund.Some of the Paul Harris Fellows were honoured for reaching the $1,000 giving plateau several times. Pictured during the club’s Jan. 24 meeting at the Waring House are benefactors Arnold Robb (left) and Brenda Hellyer (third from left) along with Paul Harris Fellows, from left,Maurice Carlier,Don Wakefield,Bill Roberts,Richard Jones,and Mark Davis.Other members,not pictured,who recently earned Paul Harris Fellowships include David Burn,Sandra Latchford,and Chris Rogers.Theresa Tunnell was also recognized for becoming a benefactor. The money supports Rotary projects around the world. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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■ For a third consecutive year, the Picton Public Library saw its circulation decrease. Fewer than 40,000 books were checked out. The percentage of non-fiction books lent increased however. The number of children reading was cause for concern with 500 fewer books lent than in 1935. ■ The Picton public utilities commission planned to use relief pool labour to install new water mains on Low, Maitland, and Robinson streets at an estimated cost of $1,944. ■ Picton town council voted to send $20 to the Red Cross to help with flood relief in the southern United States. After debate, councillors felt donating would create positive advertising for Picton.

■ Picton town council responded positively to a rate increase request from local taxi cab drivers. Councillors gave authorization for in-town fares to increase from 35 cents to 50 cents a fare. ■ Carolyn Valleau, 13, was considered heroic as her quick thinking saved her seven brothers and sisters from fire. She detected the blaze in her family’s High Shore Road home, broke open a side door with a floor polisher and ushered her siblings one-by-one to safety. The family’s home was destroyed. ■ Picton council responded to a request for a $500 wage increase for police officers by approving a $300 increase as recommended by the police commission.

■ Prince Edward County received record-breaking snow as blizzard-like conditions and snow squalls brought 35 inches of snow in less than a week, bringing totals for January above 80. More tha 75 cars were stranded on local roads and industrial snow blowers were brought in from CFB Trenton and CFB Kingston to work around the clock to open Hwys 14, 33, and 49. ■ MPP James Taylor and MPs George Hees and Jack Ellis worked to have the county declared a disaster area in hopes of securing additional relief funds. ■ The OPP was employing four snowmobiles to deliver medications to snowbound residents in critical need.

1997 ■ The implementation of the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan clean-up was in jeopardy as Ontario’s environment and energy ministry reduced its staff, declaring the project co-ordinator position surplus. A committee of local advisors was meeting to discuss how to continue restoration efforts. ■ PECI Grade 9 student Matthew Jones advanced to a provincial competition with the top 50 Ontario entrants in the Great Canadian Geography Challenge. Jones won the school’s competition against his fellow Grade 9 peers for the opportunity. ■ A field of 50 participants, including Picton clerk-treasurer Sterling Johnston, were preparing for the Polar Plunge in Picton Bay to help Camp Trillium.

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How do we keep fostering lifelong learning, creation, collaboration, personal development and inspiration? What can the library do to ensure that every community member has access to a vast array of ideas and resources? Most critically, what will the County Library and Archives look like in 2021? This is the fundamental question that the operations excellence committee of your library board has answered. After many months of thoughtful deliberation, research and planning, we have a strategic plan that is guiding our activities for the next five years.

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Reviewing formal and informal feedback from patrons helped the board identify that our ability to innovate, welcome and engage community members is what you value most. And to get us to 2021, the following four goals now guide the County Library and Archives team: n Develop branches to accommodate community needs as they grow and change. n Lead Prince Edward County’s passion for reading, personal growth and learning. n Reduce barriers for access. n Foster an organizational culture of innovation. In future columns, I’ll share specifics about how we're working to address each one of these goals. Along the way, we look forward to hearing your thoughts and suggestions as to how the board can

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Across the County, we are fortunate to have four branch librarians as our ambassadors. Every day, they welcome and engage with community members and ask questions to help ensure each branch is contributing to the vitality of the village or town it serves. Gisa Iannaci, librarian for the Consecon and Ameliasburgh branches takes part in many local events such as Christmas in the Village and the teddy bear picnic. The branch helps promote village events such as The Al Purdy Picnic with space for a small display. Two book clubs and a Mah Jong group meet in the Ameliasburgh branch. In Consecon, the branch takes part

in Haunting in the Hamlet, the Christmas Parade the Consecon Day/soap box derby as well as hosts a book club that’s celebrating 10 years in 2017. Thanks to her continuing efforts as a County Library ambassador, these branches have become community hubs. Creative use of space and resources as well as Ianacci’s warm and welcoming presence have seen circulation numbers grow and created a bedrock of support. Community members are also contributing to these branches. Ianacci shares that, “People value the library. They give financial gifts, plants, games and other donations because they truly value their branch. In Consecon, thanks to community support, we’re restoring the Crown of Thorns, renovating the lobby and have refinished the floors. Friends of the Library even built a flower box for Consecon last summer.” Ianacci notes, “We’re renovating the interior of the Ameliasburgh branch and opening up floor space. Last year, we installed a new air conditioner – all thanks to community support. We all take great pride in maintaining the branches so they complement neighbouring buildings and encourage people to meet and socialize. We all succeed because we work together.” Ianacci and her fellow librarians want your input; whether it is books you’d like to be added to our collection, ideas for guest speakers or activities. Be sure to share your thoughts with your librarian the next time you visit your local branch.

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Councillor ‘cautiously optimistic’ after meetings with Wynne, Hunter

Through the keen leadership of Mayor Robert Quaiff, I had the privilege of being on the County's "team" pursuing our rural school concerns with members of the provincial cabinet. This included meetings with Premier Kathleen Wynn and education minister Mitzie Hunter during the last days of January. Our Shire Hall staff prepared an excellent brief, plus input from our community's ARC participants was clear, concise and — in my own view — thoroughly convincing. It was also good to be armed with pointed council resolutions and the support of our Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture. So there's likely nothing much to be added to what our hard-working parents, business leaders, and teachers have already raised and will continue to insist upon. But there were also three anecdotal takeaways, or "shareable moments", for me as an individual, local politician and county resident: 1. The Premier made it public & clear that all co-terminus school boards in Prince Edward Hastings should be working together

locally toward creative outcomes, in essence: separate and public, French-language and English-language. 2. The Premier and the Minister expect our school board to be working closely now with our municipality - including council, our municipal development and economic tools, and our Shire Hall staff. Councillors serving on an ARC are welcome but that alone is insufficient strategic collaboration with the municipality. 3. The Minister openly insists that ARC outcomes and processes are local school board driven. Matters such as timelines should be flexible and recognize that "one size does not fit all." As a resident and citizen I found this trinity of senior Queens Park assertions constructive, reassuring and sensible. Time will tell how they translate into positive refinements of the current ARC and proposed rural school closure conversation. But I'm giving myself permission to be cautiously optimistic. Bill Roberts Sophiasburgh

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Community Care’s Thrift Shop receives the most amazing donations of jewelry and then holds a silent auction. You don’t want to miss it! The beautiful items are on display at 153 Main St., Picton. Bidding opened Jan. 30 and closes at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11. All funds raised support programs for seniors in Prince Edward County.

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Prince Edward County firefighters responded to this structure fire on Morrison Point Road Tuesday morning. The blaze was caused by a wood-fired boiler. No one was injured. (Gord Groulx/For The Gazette)

Condolences collected for mosque The Circle of Friends at Picton’s St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is welcoming community members to sign a book of community condolences for the members of a Quebec City mosque targeted by a terrorist attack. Sunday evening, a gunman opened fire, killing six people

during evening prayers at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre. Those wishing to add their signatures for St. Andrew’s initiative to send support are invited to visit the church at 31 King St. tomorrow, Saturday, or Sunday from 12-4 p.m. -Staff

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Gillespie argues science does not support wpd Canada’s proposed remedies HEARING, from page 1

The tribunal elected not to make a ruling, with Valiante saying there was much to get to in the final day and the ERT would keep Gillespie's assertion in mind. Legal counsel for wpd Patrick Duffy began his submissions by saying the wpd remedy plans mitigate the harms found by the ERT. He called the plans proactive. “We're not waiting for there to be incidents, these things must happen from the outset,” he said. He argued the onus is on the appellants — John Hirsch and APPEC — to prove the revised plans would cause serious and irreversible harm. Duffy said he would address the three specific harms the ERT had previously identified in February 2016 when it concluded the project would cause serious and irreversible harm to the little brown bat and the Blanding's turtle. Duffy identified the three harms as road mortality to Blanding's turtles associated with leaving upgrades to public roadways in place for the life of the project, nest predation on roadways, turbine bases and other areas on site, and mortality to little brown bats due to turbine strikes. Duffy said wpd asked that White Pines' Renewable Energy Approval (REA) be amended to require the company to comply with the plans as a condition of approval. The plan to mitigate harm to Blanding's turtles would involve timing restrictions on

WRAPPING UP The final day of the Environmental Review Tribunal’s hearing for wpd Canada’s White Pines Wind Project took place last Friday at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Crowds began to gather at Highline Hall long before the meeting began. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

when work can take place to avoid times of the year when the turtles are likely to be active. The plan also includes road signage, training and education for those who will be on site during construction. Gates prohibiting entry would be erected on all access roads near the turtles' habitat. The plan would see gravel

access roads compacted to deter nesting turtles. Duffy said the resulting surface would be “somewhere between asphalt and concrete.” The shoulders of the access roads would be buried and four-to-six inch stones would be buried at the edge to further deter nesting. The shoulders would have vegetation — a seed mix based on a

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natural heritage assessment of the area — planted as an additional shade deterrent. A geogrid — a sort of synthetic mesh — would be placed 10 centimetres beneath the road surface as another nesting deterrent. The plan includes monitoring from May 1 to July 15 to observe the roads for the first three years to see if any turtles are nesting. If any nests are found during the monitoring, Duffy said the eggs would be taken for incubation so the nest would be protected from predators. If incubation is not possible the nests would be caged to deter predation. Duffy said the measures were backed by evidence presented by wpd ecological restoration and construction mitigation expert Shawn Taylor. Duffy said the plans offer the potential to have a positive impact on the local Blanding's turtle population and said it's an improvement over the current situation. “That should have a positive benefit because of the low rate of survival in the wild for Blanding's turtle nests,” he said. Legal counsel for wpd James Wilson addressed the mitigation measures for the little brown bat. He said that plan includes a 5.5 metres per second cut-in speed — the speed at

which the turbine blades begin to rotate — from sunset to midnight from May 1 to Sept. 30 at all turbines for the project's lifetime.The plan includes monitoring and extended curtailment timelines if any little brown bat deaths are detected. Wilson said evidence presented by bat expert Dr. Scott Reynolds supported the plan. Hirsch said the wpd mitigation plans have no precedent and have not been proven effective. “In my view, wpd has proposed actions which have not been tried before in the real world and in consequence are not to be accepted as effective mitigation to the harms found by the tribunal,” he said. Hirsch said he reviewed wpd's entire submission and all the proposed measures. He reiterated that no one has ever tested the measures on an endangered species. “This whole proposal would be an experiment which, if it fails, would result in the kind of mortality to Blanding's turtles which the tribunal found to be both serious and irreversible,” he said. Hirsch said there's no evidence that any level of scientific review of the mitigation measures has been undertaken by the MOECC. He noted the recent remedy proceedings for the Settler's Landing Wind Park. He said in that case remedy meas-

ures received a full review by experts and the MOECC before the proposals were supported. “This has not happened here,” he said. Hirsch suggested wpd had relied on a summary of bat fatalities at wind facilities in supporting their 5.5 metres per second cut-in speed. He said wpd asserted the measure could reduce bat fatalities by 87 per cent. Hirsch said that 87 per cent figure applied only to cut-in speeds of 6.9 metres per second. In response to Duffy's assertion that the onus was on the appellants to prove the remedies would cause serious and irreversible harm, Gillespie said all parties have already agreed the onus rests on wpd to prove the mitigations would not cause adverse effects. Gillespie said there simply isn't any science supporting any of the proposed remedies. He said the summary of bat fatalities was not published in any scientific journal and was not peer reviewed. In terms of the mitigation measures on the access roads, Gillespie reiterated that it has never been done before and no studies support them. “It is completely fair to call this a grand experiment,” he said. “But, as has been noted multiple times, on a population that the tribunal has already made a finding that is so fragile that the project is going to cause serious and irreversible harm if it's not correctly mitigated.” Gillespie said such measures should be tested on larger populations before being tested on endangered species. He said there are “massive problems” created by the proposal. He said those include the plan to construct 15 kilometres of compacted access roads. “If you want to put a simple culvert in any municipality, you're going to have to do some environmental assessment work,” Gillespie said. “Here, they don't just want to put a little culvert through, they want to go through 15 kilometres of area and do 95 per cent compaction to these areas.” He said wpd is proposing compacting the roads through areas that are noted to be environmentally sensitive without updating any environmental assessments. In response, MOECC lawyer Sylvia Davis said the Settler's Landing project had a wider range of changes. The case is now left in the hands of the tribunal. No firm timeline on a decision was given, but it is expected to come before April this year.

Merland Park to host eighth annual derby for Terrific Kids

Merland Park's eighth annual ice fishing derby is approaching. The derby runs from Feb. 10–12. Tickets are $300 and include two nights accommodations, Friday night pulled pork, Saturday night fish fry, and Texas hold'em poker both nights. The derby has more than $10,000 in prizes up for grabs

including a full set of Taylormade Aero Burner golf clubs, Rapala Nitro gas auger, a fishing charter and more. For an entry fee of $20, visitors can take part in a number of on-ice games. Games begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Games include the annual shirt-off fish on, washer toss,

ladder ball, pitch and release and a doughnut eating contest for kids. Proceeds from the games go directly to the Kiwanis Terrific Kids program. For more information www.merlandpark.com or call 613-476-6894 to register. -Staff

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Wellings of Picton opens doors to residents, community Atrium living space becomes key attraction in development ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Some members of the public had a chance Tuesday to see inside the adult-lifestyle building at the heart of the County’s age-in-place concept. The Wellings of Picton was staging the first in a series of wine-and-cheese socials for its residents and its management decided to invite community leaders and prospective tenants to join them to see what the site has to offer. “We wanted them to get a sense of what the building is all about and what we’re trying to create from an environmental perspective — just to share the overall socialization aspect of the building,” said Kevin Pidgeon, the chief operating officer of Nautical Lands Group, the building’s developer. Walking in the door, guests are greeted by a concierge and then they’re able to walk into a large atrium space with a fourstorey-high ceiling, plants, stone work, and lamps that give the appearance of a park-like setting. There’s also a big screen for movies, comfortable furniture, a bar, and games like pool or shuffleboard. Pidgeon said the concept is a first for the company in Ontario. “Traditionally, we’ve built more traditional buildings with simple living accommodations, hallways and a small dining room,” he said. “Orignally, we proposed that building for here, but we were so excited about this concept, we said ‘Why wait? We’ll bring it to the county first.” Pidgeon said the idea is to give the atrium a clubhousetype feel. It is there residents can go to have a cooked dinner each day and there where they can meet others in the community and their guests. “There’s a number of amenities in one vast space that’s engineered to maintain a homewarm feel,” he said. “We want to engage residents within the building and also use the atrium for outreach opportunities.” Pidgeon said the facility has already discussed allowing community organizations to use the atrium space for meetings and events. With a switch in plans to include the atrium Pidgeon said Wellings of Picton was completed at a higher budget than originally anticipated and it was also completed a bit later than planned. He said they hoped the first residents would move in Dec. 1, but instead, they arrived Dec. 16. As of Tuesday, there were just over 30 tenants living at the Wellings and Pidgeon said by March, he hopes to be above 50 per cent capacity in the 88 oneand two-bedroom units. By Jan. 2018, the company is planning to be at full capacity. Pidgeon said the majority of

SOCIAL SETTING Wellings of Picton residents and guests enjoy Tuesday’s wine-and-cheese gathering in the atrium at the adult lifestyle building.The room is envisioned as a hub of activity. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

the residents who have committed to living at the Wellings have come from Prince Edward County, but added interest from communities in Northumberland and Durham has been steady in recent weeks. He said many visitors find the atrium to be a major selling feature and he recalled a story of one woman who broke down and cried when she saw it, then decided to lease. “They’re not all that as dramatic, but there’s often been a similar response about the atrium,” he said. “Before general manager Rachel Henry even starts the tour, they’re so preoccupied with the atrium area, they’re already committed to making this their home.” Visitor Maureen Finnegan agreed she was impressed by that feature of the design. “This is quite a building. I was almost blown away when I walked in here,” she said. To accommodate its community, Pidgeon said in peak hours, the building could have between 30-50 people working. He estimates between 15-20 people working in food and beverage, another couple health providers, and members of the 24-hour concierge staff. Services in the building are contracted out, with the Marquise Group — a division of Compass Foods — handling the culinary duties and Paramed handling health. “What we did when we put this concept together is we went and reached out to the best in class for each service, “ Pidgeon

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said. “We tried to engage these partners to try to provide the best of everything to our residents.” Verna Wightman is one of the first residents at the Wellings. She was already living in the county when she moved in. She said she felt the convenience of the facility made sense for her. Wightman likes that she can have a meal cooked for her each day, she enjoys staying active by walking in a climate-controlled environment — she’s already learned that seven laps on her floor around the outside of the atrium equals a kilometre — and she likes that she doesn’t have to

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take her garbage too far from her apartment. “I’m very happy here,” she said. “I think in my circumstance it makes a lot of sense.” Wightman said she feels as more Baby Boomers retire, buildings like the Wellings will become popular alternatives as they allow seniors to keep their independence and not have the same level of responsibilities. “I think around the start of April when the snowbirds come home from Florida, you’re going to see a lot of purchases,” she said. While Wightman said she’s not meeting a lot of neighbours because the community is so small now, the ones she has met have been “delightful,” and have been quite willing to socialize. Pidgeon said he’s pleased to see the Wellings of Picton operational and said he feels the Nautical Lands Group couldn’t have asked for a better community to be a part of. “We’re super excited about the reception we’ve been given in the county, from the residents who decided to live here to Mayor Quaiff, who has been incredibly facilitative and a pleasure to work with — I can’t wait for our residents to experience a summer here. I think they’re going to absolutely fall in love over again with Prince Edward County.” More than 100 people visited for Tuesday’s event. Residents’ families and development professionals were also on hand.

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WHATTAM’S is proud to present…”Family Movie Day” at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30. Contact Leda 476-2109. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: January 1 New Year’s Day Gary Taylor, 2nd Cindy Lee, 3rd Tracy Dickson, 4th Allison Dickson White, 5th Shawn Johnston, 6th Angela Linley. COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT “THE WHAT NOT SHOP”: Donations welcome. Drop off bin outside back door. CONSECON & CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCHES: Host Sunday Services at 10am in January & February at Carrying Place. PICKLEBALL & BADMINTON: Pickleball every Thursday night & Badminton every Tuesday night 6:309pm at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, in Gym B at 41 Barker St Picton. Picton Recreation Committee provides the paddles/raquets & the balls/birdies. 2.5 hours of play for $3. ($15/term) there are two terms for the whole year. Play runs till the end of April. Ages 15 & up welcome. This is a co-ed event. Come out & meet lots of people & get great exercise. Info 393-5908. NIA FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON: Mondays 10am & Wednesdays 6:15pm from Jan 11-Feb 20th. NIA Fitness is Fun & Energizing! NIA Fitness is set to empowering music that feeds your body, mind & spirit. For info or to register for one or more classes, call Gina (Certified Nia Instructor) 399-2588. www.birthrightexpressivearts.ca/nia-classes/. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA: Every Thursday evening. Drop in class $5. Mats provided or BYO 5:30-6:45pm. Stillness sessions ($5) Tuesdays 7-8:30pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. www.atholreccentre.com. YOGA CLASSES WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Tuesdays 1-2:15pm. Drop in cost $10. Generously supported by the Wellington Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 393-3798. PICTON CHESS CLUB: Meets every Tuesday 1-4pm at the Picton Library. Beginners welcome. ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday nights at the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton beginning at 7pm, downstairs. Everyone welcome. AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711. TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every

Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. FEBRUARY 2: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. FEBRUARY 4: CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER BOARD – Annual General Meeting 10am in St. Andrew’s Church Wellington. For more information 962-9418. FEBRUARY 5: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7-9pm at the Wellington Public Library. All are welcome! FEBRUARY 7: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon. FEBRUARY 7: DINE & LEARN PROGRAM – At St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Main St. Wellington. All are welcome. Dinner at 6pm (Free-will offering) followed by a talk by Mark Edwards (Wellington Physiotherapy Clinic) & Mallory Kohlmeier (Wellington Chiropractic Centre) on “Chiro & Physio, the Differences”. Contact Sharron at 399-3846 or shewer2606@gmail.com for reservations. FEBRUARY 7: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). FEBRUARY 8: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance. FEBRUARY 8: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting at 12 noon at Friendship United Church Hall. $12/person, catered by the Demorestville Women’s Institute. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. FEBRUARY 8: PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets at Pinecrest Public School in Bloomfield at 7pm. There will be four different quilting techniques demonstrated. Come & learn & join in the friendship of other quilters. FEBRUARY 9: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library. FEBRUARY 9: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. FEBRUARY 9: PE RADIO CLUB – Monthly meeting 7:30pm at the Wellington Public Library. FEBRUARY 11: MERLAND PARK & PICTON KIWANIS CLUB – Are hosting the “8th Annual Ice Fishing Derby”. Adults & Children Welcome. Ice Fishing 9am. On-Ice Games 1pm. Public Entry Fee $20. Goes to the Kiwanis Terrific Kids Program. Close to $10,000 in prizes! Location: Merland Park 12488 Loyalist Parkway (just east of Picton). FEBRUARY 11: RC LEGION BR 78 VALENTINE’S DANCE – 8pm with DJ Evan Lewis. Tickets are on sale now at the bar, Harry Harrison or Kelly Bannister. This will be held in the upstairs Hall of the Elks. $20/couple or $15 single. SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Come out & enjoy lunch with old & new friends. Serving homemade soup with a roast beef dinner, dessert coffee/tea. Milford Town Hall at 12 noon. The cost is $10/person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior by 12 noon 476-7493. This event is sponsored by The PEC Community Care for Seniors Association. Take- out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Milford. www.communitycareforseniors.org. FEBRUARY 15: FREE MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEAL WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS – Food to take home as well. Picton Town Hall 5:30-7pm. All are welcome.

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The Picton Gazette

Chefs excited about Saturday’s Barn Burner for Community Food Centres Canada

Even though they’re not lacing up for Saturday’s Toronto-Montreal Chefs Barn Burner hockey game, two chefs with county ties are excited about the event. Order of Canada member Jamie Kennedy said he’s excited to come back to Prince Edward County for the game and dinner staged by The Drake. “It did appeal to me for the collegial aspect of the game,” he said. “We’re also looking at that Toronto-Montreal rivalry. We want to appeal to people who feel that and attract them to come out and raise some money for charity. Kennedy said he’s going to

take on a coaching role on the Toronto team, beside former NHL player Mike Krushenyksi while leaving the game to some of his younger colleagues. Ken Dryden will coach the Montreal team and share some stories from his career at the Drake Devonshire Inn after. Rumour has it Kennedy’s team has its work cut out for it. “I think there’s some good players on both the Montreal side and the Toronto side, but I get the feeling the Montreal side is a little more organized,” he said. “It may be just legend, but we’ve heard they play pick up every week. We certainly don’t.

Our M.O. is ‘Get out, do the best you can, and have some fun while raising some money.’” Kennedy said he’s seen the positive work of the Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto first hand and added the movement is an important one. “Conjure up a picture of a soup kitchen, broaden that to include a whole meal served by members of the community where staffers work with donated food — real food from around the GTA — and prepare meals for 200 people. There’s no cost associated for guests,” he said. “It’s important. You get the feeling we’re in

an amazing country with all this opportunity and a real percentage of people don’t have access to good food every day. That kind of sucks. As chefs, it’s something we all care about.” Kennedy said he’ll contribute to the post-game strolling dinner at the Drake Devonshire with his well-known oxtail poutine. Michael Portigal, the chef at the Drake Devonshire, is gearing up for a weekend of culinary attractions. There will concessions at the game included in the ticket price, then there is the $110 strolling dinner at the Inn featuring many top chefs.

“A few of the chefs will be having food stations in the restaurant,” he said. “It’s more a highlight of what these chefs have been known for in their careers. We’re matching our sous-chefs and myself with each of the chefs, doing a little partnership with them.” Portigal said Drake executive chef Ted Corrado has been working on the idea of a hockey and culinary fundraiser for Food Centres Canada for three years. He received great response from chefs from across the country, including Jeremy Charles who is travelling all the way from Newfoundland. “It’s some of the best chefs in

the country. We’re all excited to have them around for the weekend, see what we can learn, and hang out with them,” he said. Portigal said many contacts in the local hospitality industry have full houses with visiting players, fans, and foodies. The hockey game is at the Essroc Arena at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $20, children can attend for free. The strolling dinner at 7 p.m. is $110. Tickets are available by calling 613-399-3338 or visiting thedrake.ca/hockey. -Adam Bramburger, Staff

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Sunday Services 10:30am

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Thursday

Gilead Fellowship

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PECI staff welcomes prospective pupils into classrooms to foster familiarity in hopes of building upon it

Grade 8 students spend a day in the life of a Panther JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

FUTURE PANTHERS Pinecrest Memorial students Logan Blower, Jasper Gilbert, Hayden Legere and Cameron Pero join the PECI Panther at the school’s annual Grade 8 day Tuesday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

It wasn't that long ago students in Grade 8 that were attending a Prince Edward County elementary school would get exactly a one-hour long session where a PECI representative would come and visit their classroom and offer a brief overview of the secondary school curriculum and what to expect when they entered Grade 9 the following year. But with competing Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board secondary schools

offering specialized programming and course loads all over the Quinte area, a graduating Grade 8 student enrolling at PECI isn't as automatic as it once was. In what felt more like a recruitment exercise as opposed to an orientation day, staff at the local secondary school rolled out the red carpet for public school Grade 8 students as well as those from St. Gregory Catholic School and Sonrise Christian Academy on Tuesday and offered warm smiles, a hearty hello and a snapshot of what PECI is all about. With the school vacated due to

the end of semester one exams, future PECI Panthers were able to explore their future academic home, meet staff and socialize with students from other schools. Matt Ronan, the head of PECI's guidance and co-operative education department said Tuesday was a very positive day for his department that will help students navigate the waters of their academic career. “The single most important thing is to get them here and start talking to them about their options, about their opportunities and getting them excited about

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the next four years,” he said. Ronan explained the transition to secondary school starts as early as Grade 6 and 7 where the subject of high school starts being broached. “By Grade 8 we have them in the building at least twice to further explore those options and Tuesday’s event was our kick-off where we have them take a look at the courses they get to choose from, meet current PECI students and get them integrated and thinking they are no longer Kente Cougars or St. Greg’s Gryphons or Athol-South Eagles, they are soon going to be Panthers so it's a little bit of an induction ceremony as well,” Ronan told the Gazette. He added the community feel of the school is an important aspect as well because of the natural stress that can develop during the transition between the elementary and secondary experience. “These are familiar faces to the students. The bulk of the PECI staff live in Prince Edward County. We are in the arenas, we are at the summer ROC camps and other avenues so parents when their children come here who they are socializing with and they know the people who are educating their children,” Ronan added. All told, PECI expects to welcome about 125 new students into Grade 9 in the fall of 2017 and a number of avenues await them and Ronan touted the specialized arts program at PECI. “In their Grade 9 year, students in the program would have a chance to explore two arts courses rather than one with a four year culmination of a specific arts stream. With the support of a teacher, students would be building that portfolio and graduating with an arts certificate and Ontario Secondary School Diploma,” explained. The popular Venture academic enrichment program is designed for academically motivated students who are seeking learning opportunities that extend beyond the class room walls, community based projects, leadership camps and trips. Ronan said a parent information night about that particular program is happening at PECI Monday, Feb. 16 from 6-7 p.m. After a brief lull, PECI's technological program is as strong as it have been in the last two decades. “We continue the history of having the advanced technology shops and the tradition continues to be strong” Ronan said. “I love to see kids come into the tech labs here at the school and see the possibilities all in one building.” Overall, the dynamic and wide-ranging programming continues to be a strong suit for the secondary school and that was clearly evident Tuesday. “It's important to show our children of Prince Edward County that the opportunities are here and those opportunities can take them wherever they want to go in all streams of education from university to the workplace, from an engineer to an artist,” Ronan said.

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CLOSE TO PICTON – Fabulous brick home with over 4,000 sq.ft. of beautifully-finished living space on two levels with attached 2+ car garage and additional 1,000 sq. ft. space with it’s own entrance. Private setting well back from the road 3.78 acres backing onto woods. $739,000 MLS 550740452 Call Colin or Christine for full details.

COMING SOON 2 beautiful wooded country building lots and a 100 acre acre vacant parcel all coming soon! Call Tony Scott for pricing and details.

Bay of Quinte waterfront lot to be severed, located on the eastern tip of Big Island. $329,000 Kevin Gale

Industrial style loft triplex in the centre of Picton, each unit with an indoor parking space. $499,000 MLS 550610167/550610167D Joe Day

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y LOYALIST PARKWAY – West end of the County for easy access to Trenton, Belleville or Hwy. 401. This immaculate family home is finished on two levels and features an attached garage with inside access. Situated on a spacious lot with fully-fenced back yard - perfect for kids and pets to play safely away from the busy road. $349,900 MLS 511720708 Call Colin

Raised ranch style home on 25 acres. 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow has approximately 2000 sq.ft. of living space on each level. $360,000 MLS 550450105 Colleen Green

Great property, great location. Walk to shopping, restaurants, theatre and the harbour. Originally built for the rail road Station Master the home sits on a large in town lot. $210,000 MLS 550660033 Ron & Veronica Norton

SANDBANKS SUMMER VILLAGE with East Lake frontage & 80 acres to explore offering all the recreational activities you could want! Lovely, upscale summer home offered fully-equipped, sleeps 6. Bring your family & friends or take advantage of the investment opportunity offered by the Village Management. $269,500 MLS 558100061 Contact Christine or Colin

Lovely Cape Cod completely private on 75 acres. $599,000 MLS 550850239 Joseph Day COMING SOON

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Wonderful building lot on a quiet country road approx. 8 minutes from Picton. A great place to build your country retreat and close to amenities, beaches, wineries, etc. $39,000 MLS 550830139 Joe Day

CENTRAL LOCATION – 3,500 sq. ft. building on 2.2 acres. Features office, retail space, warehouse/shop and storage area – 14 ft ceiling in shop with 12 ft. door. Phase 2 environmental assessment on file. Current zoning allows many uses including a micro brewery. Call Colin for more details. $300,000 MLS 550480163 Contact Christine or Colin

Restored century home with 4 bedrooms on 7.3 acres between Picton & Cherry Valley. $439,000 MLS 550760104 Colleen Green

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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 fifty seat 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! $2,100,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Dukes aiming to enter playoffs playing right kind of hockey Abrams says he’s more focused on performance than points heading into last eight season games JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

While points are still paramount at this time and place of the OJHL's 2016-2017 regular season, the Wellington Dukes are liking the way their collective game is rounding into shape. With just eight games left in the regular season and plenty of jockeying left to be done, Wellington (25-17-4) will continue their current five-game stretch away from Essroc Arena tonight in Kingston in a fourpoint affair that will go a long way in determining the fourth, fifth and sixth seed in the NorthEast Conference standings. Despite coming of a 2-1-0 stretch this weekend and nearly taking all six points available, Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said he is looking a little past the final results and absorbing the way the team is playing. At this time of the season, teams can win head-to-head battles over two points but wind up losing the war due to overuse and injury. “We are trying to keep it in perspective,” Abrams explained of the upcoming stretch “The games are important but we need to make sure we are playing good hockey and doing the little things right because the playoffs are right around the corner. We want everyone healthy, contributing and feeling good about their game. Keeping everyone healthy and rested is key.” If their last three games are an indicator of what their body of work will be over the final eight contests of the regular season, positive results should come Wellington's way. The club finished off their appearance at the OJHL Winter Showcase in fine form, skating past the Kingston Voyageurs 4-1 to make Wellington two-for-two at the three day event. The club returned home Friday and only a superb 47-save performance by Stouffville Spirit netminder Aaron Taylor kept Wellington from securing at

least a point in what ended up a 4-3 loss. The locals rebounded with a 4-3 road win of their own on Sunday, shading the host North York Rangers with some great special teams work ingrained in the result. “It's always a tough rink to play in but our special teams were key in that win,” Abrams recalled. “We had a lengthy fiveon-three against us and we killed it. Any time you can do that on the road, it's a good sign and the team battled really hard to get that result” Tied at 3-3 to start the third period, Wellington's Austin Labelle was rewarded for his hard work as of late, bagging the game winner at the 2:24 mark of the frame. The Belleville native appeared to have been lost in the shuffle for most of the season but the former Picton Pirate has showed a better stride as of late and has a point in four of his last five contests. Jackson Arcan and Mack Warren had helpers on the game winning tally. Connor Ryckman had seven saves in the frame for Wellington to pick up the win while County native Jett Alexander was the tough-luck loser for the Blueshirts, making 24 stops. Wellington also had goals from Justin Bean, Mitchell Mendonca and Brayden Stortz, the latter pair coming on the manadvantage which clicked twice in six opportunities. Friday's setback at home was a strange contest. If you had told Wellington their would've scored three goals in the first period against noted Duke-killer Taylor, they would have signed for that effort immediately. Unfortunately for Wellington, the Spirit had no trouble finding the back of the net with the same frequency in the opening stanza. Wellington would bomb the Stouffville net seemingly at will throughout the next two periods with 39 shots but Taylor was

NICE GOAL, EH? Wellington ‘s Nic Mucci gets up close and personal with Stouffville netminder Aaron Taylor after scoring his second goal of the first period in the Dukes’ 4-3 loss to the Spirit. The goal came just minutes after Taylor’s uncalled high-sticking infraction felled Mucci behind the play. ( Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

stellar, stopping the Dukes' shooters cold every time. “We probably deserved better than a 4-3 loss,” Abrams said. “We played pretty well and anytime you have 50 shots on net, you are doing something right.” The game was a recall to the last time the Spirit were in Wellington when Taylor made 54 saves and the club snuck away from the Essroc Arena with a 2-1 decision on Dec. 18. “We had nearly 110 shots on Taylor’s net in two games in Wellington and lost them both,”

Abrams said. “He's an elite goaltender that has the number of a few teams in this league.” Down 1-0 early off a screened shot, Wellington's Nic Mucci responded just 29 seconds later, getting a rebound through Taylor to knot the game at 1-1. The next five minutes were a strange mix of emotions that led to a bizarre sequence at the midway point of the frame. Shortly after Mucci had beat Taylor, the netminder high sticked the Wellington centreman was he was cutting behind

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the net to chase the puck up ice and back into the Dukes end. The infraction went undetected by Ontario Hockey Association officials Blair Lefave and Danny Emerson and the play was whistled down with Mucci writhing on the ice. At the 9:27 mark, it was Mucci diving for a loose puck near the crease and slipping it past Taylor for a 2-1 Wellington margin. Mucci rose to his feet and immediately got in Taylor's face, perhaps asking him what he thought

about the unassisted effort. The Wellington goal scorer would be penalized for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that led to a Stouffville power play. With less than two minutes left, the scoring didn't stop as Andrew Hughes beat Victor Olivier-Courchesne to put the Spirit back in front but Mucci capped off his hat trick with just six seconds left to make it 3-3 after one. After spending most of the period shorthanded including a lengthy five-on-three situation, Stouffville's Joseph Visconti sent a leaky one through Ryckman who came out at the start of the second to relieve OlivierCourchesne. “We fell a little bit short but we've been happy with the effort and the no-quit attitude this team has been developing since the first of December,” Abrams said. Wellington's 4-1 win in Trenton against the Vees to kick off the three game stretch featured a goal from Dawson Ellis, a 16year-old call up from Picton, playing his second OJHL game of the season. After a scoreless first period, Kingston's Josh Leblanc would score just 11 seconds in to put the Vees ahead but Ellis' effort assisted by Bean and Brody Morris at 3:15 tied the contest up at 1-1. Mendonca would put Wellington ahead to stay at 12:43 with helpers going to Labelle and Carter Allen. In the third, budding blueliner Keegan Ferguson would find the range for a key insurance marker at 8:49 and Mucci capped of the scoring with an empty netter with just seven ticks left on the clock. Ryckman made 40 saves for the win. Combined with a 4-1 win the pervious evening over Aurora, Wellington put their best foot forward for 120 minutes at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens in Trenton. “I thought we played very well in both games,” Abrams said. “That can be a tough rink to play in with the smaller ice surface but I felt we put together six pretty good periods.”

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Pair of losses put Pirates in difficult position if they want to be one of top three playoff seeds Setbacks to Napanee, Amherstview mean Picton will have to win final two games and hope for a break CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A pair of losses this week put the Picton Pirates in a tough spot. The team fell 6–1 to Napanee last Thursday and 7–6 to Amherstview in overtime on Sunday. As a result the Pirates slipped below the Raiders in the standings and now sit in third place. Picton has 41 points with two regular-season games remaining while fourth-place Gananoque has 39 points with four games left. Picton will face a challenge, taking on the first-place Port Hope Panthers and Napanee in

a back-to-back situation to close the season. For coach Chris Masterson, the biggest problem remains a depleted lineup. “We're down probably our top two 'D' the last little bit and we've been down them for a week now,” he said. “On top of it we lost Tyson Cassidy in the Napanee game.” Masterson said there hasn't been a single game all season where the Pirates have been able to ice a full lineup. He said that will likely be true through to the end of the season. While they started with jump, the Pirates never really gained any traction on Thurs-

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Nicolas Case added goals at 12:34 and at 14:47 (power play) to put the game out of reach. “We actually don't have four forward lines, we haven't all year, and now we're down defencemen,” Masterson said. “That's priority number one, to get everyone healthy.” The loss only put more pressure on Picton to pick up a win against the Jets — who are out of playoff contention — but it was Amherstview striking first. Zach Maciel scored 55 seconds into the opening frame and Jordan Howe added another midway through the period to make it 2–0. In the dying seconds of the period Cody Smith added a shorthanded marker, giving the Jets a three-goal cushion heading into period two. Dawson Ellis gave the pirates some life with his goal 58 seconds into the middle frame, but Cody Jodoin restored the three-goal lead just over a minute later. The Pirates were able to take advantage of some power-play opportunities to close the gap. Jordon Cannons scored with the man advantage at 3:40 to narrow the score to 4–2 and Devin Morrison added another powerplay goal at 8:03 to cut the deficit to just a goal. Three minutes later Keegan Wayte completed the comeback with his goal at 11:19, but Amherstview's Joey Mayer put

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in the remainder of regulation. Ultimately, it was Howe scoring 3:31 into overtime, handing the Pirates their fourth loss in their last five games. Masterson said the Pirates had opportunities to end the game in overtime, but it was a breakaway after a scramble that led to the goal. He said the Pirates gave up too many odd-man rushes. “Last time I stopped counting we gave up 15 odd-man rushes in the game,” Masterson said. “You can't win that way.” He said the team has had an internal goal of finishing in the top three all season and he made clear to the team that in order to do that, a win in Sunday's contest was essential. “Not winning that game makes it a pretty steep climb for us,” he said. The loss brings the Pirates' record to 2-5-1 when games go into extra time. Masterson said the club has worked on threeon-three drills in practice, but the team is used to structured, five-on-five systems that can be tough to translate into the new overtime format.

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the Jets ahead again two minutes after Wayte's tying goal. The back-and-forth action continued as Ryan Fraser's power-play goal put the Pirates back on even ground but, with just one minute left in the second period, Hunter Chapman scored to give the Jets a 6–5 lead heading into the third. Picton's Jacob Murphy scored 4:14 into the third to even things up again, but neither team was able to pull ahead

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WIDE AND HIGH Picton Pirates goaltender Aaron Young eyes a wide shot with Napanee Raider Nicolas Case looking on. The Pirates will take on the Port Hope Panthers tonight at 7:30. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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March 6, 2017 - One-day workshop "Getting Started in Aquaculture and Aquaponics which includes: background; consumption; future outlook; production systems; processing methods; markets; pricing; distribution; economics; farm design; and, industry presentations. Lunch and handouts included. Location: North Grenville Community Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario. Topic: Economic Development

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SUCCESSFUL SYNCHRO Wellington’s Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team won gold at the provincial-level Synchro Capers event in Oakville this past weekend. Team members include (back row, from left) Sarah Cox, Kristy Hunter,Ann-Marie Christie, Lisa Allen, and Emily Hodge, and (front row, from left) Krista Lynn Baker, Nancy Houlden, Lanaya Houlden, coach Melissa Baitley, Katie Holt, Ida Klemencic, and Victoria Carroll. (Submitted photo)

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Ice Wine captures gold in Oakville Wellington synchronized skaters achieve their highest scores at competition

Wellington’s Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team was the best in its category in Ontario this past weekend. On Saturday, the team captured gold at the provincial-level Synchro Capers competition at the Sixteen Mile Arena in Oakville. Ice Wine achieved its highest scores in competition to date, scoring 33.04 in its first skate and 35.72 in the Adult II Silver final. The team skates as part of the Prince Edward County Skating Club, but it has skaters from across the Quinte region. It skates weekly at the Essroc Arena in Wellington with coaching from Melissa Baitley and choreography by Jody Jones. According to manager Merry Tinsley, Ice Wine is able to compete against teams in larger areas

with more resources because of the fantastic support it receives from community sponsors. Ice Wine’s next appearance will be at the Quinte Frostfest in

Batawa, Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Its next competition will be in Kanata in March.

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Leadership Opportunity, Ages 19 to 25 The Rotary Club of Picton looks forward to sponsoring the par"cipa"on of a young person from our community in the annual District 7070 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) from May 14 to 19. This event will be held at Loyalist College in Belleville. Expenses are paid by Rotary.

The theme of this year’s event is “Leadership Begins With Me!”. It provides an opportunity for you to get to know yourself be#er and to cul"vate the respect and trust of others. You are able to iden"fy your own leadership skills and determine ways to make more effec"ve use of your resources. RYLA introduces a large number of young people to the Rotary ideals of service each year. It helps bridge the communica"on gap between genera"ons and helps improve rela"onships among youth groups, families and the community. Interested? Reply to Picton Rotarian Grant Reynolds at gereynolds427@gmail.com. Tell me a li#le bit about yourself and please leave a telephone number and e mail address.

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ROOFING

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• Natural Stone • Brick • Block • New Construction, Restoration, Renovation • High Efficiency Masonry Heaters & Wood Burning Bake Ovens

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $6.25 for 15 words or less. 14¢ each additional word. BIRTHS, MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 17¢ each word, minimum $10.50 (50 words)

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vEHICLES FOR SALE

4 wInTER tires on rims, like new, 205-75-R14 $240 613-476-9056. ATv’S, SnOwMObILES. The snow is coming. Repair & replace covers & seats before the season starts. Weldon 613-885-6871.

pLOw TRuCK - 2002 RAM, one owner, Arctic 8’ plow installed 2015, good condition, $7,500. 613-396-3214

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GET REAdy for winter now. Cut your own firewood. Easy access. $50 a cord. Phone 613-813-0842 GRACO bAby swing, good condition, $50. Phone 613-393-17888 SEASOnEd FIREwOOd, cut, split and delivered. 613-885-3171 SuMMER wAvES pool with pump and ladder, 18ft roundx48” deep, new still in box, $400; 35 gallon Rossi Macchime grape press made in Italy, plus glass carboys and accessories, $250. Karen, 613-902-5831.

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nOw IS the time of year to get your favorite piece of furniture refinished. 25 years experience. 613-847-3159.

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GEnTLE TOuCH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326.

vEHICLES FOR SALE

GREAT vEHICLES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors. Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warrantied and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).

AppLIAnCES FOR SALE

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers, 3 mos. old & up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridge's $100. & up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 FOR REnT

dOwnTOwn pICTOn loft for rent. Fabulous 2 storey loft in the heart of Picton with vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, two car covered parking, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, in-suite laundry, gourmet kitchen with upgraded appliances, large kitchen island, ample storage, gas fireplace and so much more. $1,950 monthly, Immediate occupancy. Call 613-922-8555.

FAIRwAy ApARTMEnTS 2 bedroom, all inclusive. First, Last and References required. Call 613-4381611 for details.

FuRnISHEd 2 bEdROOM CEnTRAL pICTOn, AvAILAbLE MOnTHLy FEb. 1- ApR. 30. Bright second floor newly renovated, fully equipped sit down kitchen, modern appliances. Comfy furniture and gueen beds. All utilities included, WIFI, cable TV, snow clearing, garbage tags, reserved parking too. No smoking. No pets. $1600. 613-471-1169. SMALL 2 bedroom home, $900 plus utilities, heat included, first/last 613-962-7853. THE MApLES of Picton (Independent Retirement) has a room available. 613-476-4340.

REAL ESTATE wAnTEd

wAnTEd: vACAnT land for building lots north of Wellington and Bloomfield. Gary Rorabeck Real Estate Brokerage 613-966-6750.

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DEATHS, OBITUARIES - $24.00, with Picture $34.00; FOUND - No charge Box Replies $7.00; EXTRA $1.50 charge for billed ads. EXTRA $5.00 charge for a HEADING COMBINATION RATES available for The Picton Gazette and The Napanee Beaver

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MInT And used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wAnTEd STAndInG Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

wAnTEd TO buy WILL Buy Scrap

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

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buRROwS REnOvATIOnS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613471-0036 pRECISIOn pROpERTy MAnAGEMEnT. Comprehensive home care including lawns, landscaping, eavestrough cleaning, snow shoveling and general maintenance. Seniors and snowbirds are our specialty. Reasonable rates. Call or text Brad Brown and his team at 613-846-0044.

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60 ACRE Fresh Market vegetable farm seeking someone who is physically fit; has a valid drivers license; and own transportation. Must be able to, by hand; plant, fertilize, hoe, spray, irrigate & harvest crops regardless of weather. Also responsible for quality assurance via examining and preparing produce suitable for market. Physically demanding work, requires loading/unloading/transferring crates, supplies and farm produce up to 45 kgs. Additional duties include: cleaning racks, trays, growing and packaging areas. Work schedule is 7 days/week (April-Oct) with hours dependent on planting to harvesting schedule. Work environment is nonsmoking, drug and alcohol free. Minimum wage position. Contact via email fosterholm@hotmail.com or call Dean at 613-968-0096. JAnITORIAL COMpAny requires heavy duty cleaner, for sub contracting in Picton area, fax info to 613-727-1392. JObS AvAILAbLE Prince Edward County Job Fair, Wed.February 22, 10-2pm – Community Centre, Picton www.buildanewlife.ca/jobfair pIAnIST nEEdEd for weekly Sunday service, Cherry Valley United Church. Approx. 1 hour each week. Please contact Grace Armstrong at 613-476-2381 if interested.

SIMpLE CREMATIOn $1,695 + HST Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

EMpLOyMEnT wAnTEd

MEMORIAMS

VINEYARD AND ORCHARD

FARM EXPERIENCED FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WANTED

1. A vineyard in Adolphustown wants a full time experienced vineyard employee. The employee must know full operation of vineyard, reliable, hardworking, operating machinery with experience in wine making is as asset.

2. An orchard farm in Waupoos is looking for an experienced full time employee. The employee must know full operation of orchard farm, reliable, hardworking, operating machinery with experience in cider making is as asset.

ASSELSTInE- Terry. In loving memory of a loving partner, father and poppy, who left us 8 years ago February 4, 2009. We will always remember the look The way he spoke and smiled The little things he said and did Are with us all the while For down the lane of memories The light is never dim Until the stars forget to shine We will remember him. Always remembered by Wanda & family.

Please send resume to narisuhu@gmail.com

FULL TIME BARBER/STYLIST position available immediately in Picton. Willing to train. Phone 613-476-4230 leave message

vInEyARd wORKER at Waupoos Estates Winery $11.43 per hour, staring March 2017. Send resumes to marketingsalesnbially@gmail.com

CARd OF THAnKS

We wish to express a heartfelt “thank you” to all those individuals who attended the celebration of life service for William “Bill” Scott on January 16th at the Memorial Centre in Picton. The extremely large crowd that gathered there that day was a beautiful testament to the love and respect that Bill received over the years from this great community. He would have been smiling down on all of us that day. Our deepest gratitude to those who supported us during this difficult time by sending messages of condolences, sympathy cards, food, flowers and donations to the Cancer Society and the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation. We are so grateful for the excellent care Bill received from the medical staff in Picton, Belleville and Kingston over the last five years. With love and sincere gratitude. Pauline Demers and Betty Lee.

MORTGAGES

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Mary Lois Comrie

May 1, 1936 - February 7, 2016 A mother, sister, aunt and friend It has been one year since her passing. We dearly miss her lovely personality, friendly smile and comforting touch. She made her mark with gracious kindness, never forgetting anyone. We miss her beautiful flowers, inviting surroundings, and her appreciation of Mother Nature. All who knew Lois will forever remember her efforts to make them feel at ease. We miss you Mom Love, Les and Shell-Lee

MAGEE, Bev. In loving memory of our dearfather, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away February 6, 2007. A heart of gold stopped beating Two shining eyes at rest God broke our hearts to prove That He only takes the best. Forever loved and missed by Tracey (Joey), Chantell, Joshua, Danielle and Kendra. MAGEE, Bev. Sept 8, 1938-Feb. 6, 2007 In loving memory of my dear husband and best friend. May the winds of love blow gently; And whisper so you can hear. I will always love and miss you, And wish that you were here. I hold you close within my heart; And there you will remain, To walk with me throughout my life, Until I see you again. All my love always, Donna

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i Brenda Trpp-McQuaid

February 1, 2013 They say its a beautiful journey For the old world to the new Someday we’ll make that journey Which will lead us straight to you And when we reach that garden In which there is no pain We’ll put our arms around you And never part again. Forever loved and missed Elisha & Mark

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February 1, 2013 Things I feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, Dearest Auntie, I loved you In a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart, For yesterday and you. Forever loved and remembered by Justine, Destiny, Noah & Jayda

MEMORIAMS

ROBLIN, K. Walter. March 1, 1944 - February 6, 2014. His nature was loving and giving His heart was made of pure gold And to us who truly loved him His memory will never grow old. In loving memory of a great husband, father and brother. Lynda, Jeff, Maggie, Lawrence and Mary STEELE, Ron. February 7, 2012 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure. Love from The Harrington Family. TRIPP-MCQUAID, Brenda You are not forgotten Brenda Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last I will remember thee. Love Rozanna. TRIPP-McQuaid, Brenda Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear. Love Bethany & Lenyna TRIPP-McQuaid, Brenda Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never Love Theresa & Andy.

Lucille Aleitha Williams

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away February 8, 2015. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave you there. Always remembered by Philip, Wayne, Allan, Dale, Clare (Sherrie), Dawn (James), Gary Wallace (late Linda), grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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LLOYD, Gordon Lyle

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Gordon Lyle Lloyd on January 25th, 2017 at the age of 90 at HJ McFarland Memorial Home in Picton with his family by his side. Son of the late Adam and Mary Lloyd. Beloved husband and best friend to Vivian (nee James) for 68 years. Cherished father to Lyle (Esther), Bruce (Mary), Elaine (Garnet) and Yvonne (Harry). Grandchildren Tim (Susan), Andy (Shannon), Dana (Mike), Jordan, Leah, Braden (Renee) and Amber-Lee. Predeceased by grandson Adam. Great grandchildren Rielle, Jayden, Mason, Isabelle, Olivia and Abbie and great great grandchild Jasmine. Predeceased by sisters Anne (Steve), Thelma (Ryan), Mabel (Earl), Helen (Jack) and brother Everett (May). Survived by sister Goldie(late Brian). Brother-in-law to Everett (late Della) and Barbara (late Larry). He will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON on Friday, February 3rd from 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Wellington United Church on Saturday, February 4th at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiating. Memorial donations to the Wellington United Church or the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

April 4, 1978 - February 1, 2013

This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear. Miss you every day “B” Love Shane, Lee Ann & Erik

DEATH

MIRON, Gail Monica

ATHERLEY, Margaret Isabel

Passed away at Hallowell House on Thursday January 26th, 2017. Margaret Atherley of Sheba’s Island, formerly of Georgetown at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Ron. Dear mother of Janice Burrows (Ray) of Wooler, Peter (Janet) of Brampton and Stephen (Andrea) of Toronto and the late David. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Garret, Sara, Rachel, Brian, Joseph, Mathew, Miriam, Daniel and Charlie. A memorial service will be held at the Picton United Church on Saturday January 28th at 3 pm. Reverend Richard Hamilton to officiate. Visitation at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. If desired, donations to the Picton Food Bank or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Suddenly and peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017, Ronald Third passed away at the Kentwood Park Nursing Home, at the age of 72. Dear brother of Grace (late Roger) Armstrong of Picton and Donna (Bill) Medland of Lindsay. Ronald is survived by his aunt Madeline Hammell of Lindsay, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews and his good friend Fiona. A Memorial service in celebration and remembrance of Ronald's life was held in St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church on Saturday, January 28 at 1 pm. Archdeacon Charles Morris officiated. Spring interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

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Passed away peacefully on Monday January 30, 2017 at the Kentwood Park Nursing Home, Picton, ON, Gail Miron, at the age of 63. Loved mother to Tanya Warner of Picton and proud grandmother to Michael and Shae. Dear sister to John (Melissa) of the USA and Tom of Ottawa. Best friend and fishing buddy of John and Penny Lawe of Picton. Gail worked in the Employment and Immigration ministry in Ottawa, loved animals, especially cats and loved to fish at any and every opportunity. As was her preference, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations made to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the

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NOBLE, June Noreen

Passed away peacefully at her home in Picton on Thursday, January 26th, 2017. June Noreen Noble (nee Hubbs) in her 85th year. Dear wife of William (Bill) Noble. Survived by her sons Brian of Ottawa and Daryl of Picton and her brothers Ronald Hubbs (Eva), Keith Hubbs (Cora) and Allan Hubbs. Predeceased by her parents Willet and Irene Hubbs. As per June’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

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AT 9:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE - THE ESTATE OF MAC VOTARY (PERTH ROAD VILLAGE) AT 184 COUNTY. RD. # 28 BELLEVILLE Directions: From the Bay Bridge in Belleville go south past Rossmore Plaza. Take next left (Cty. # 28) & follow to sale site at 184 Cty. Rd. # 28. This is a very large estate sale of primarily antiques and a large quantity of primitives. Antique treadle sewing machines, Victrola table top gramaphone, Honda EX650 portable generator, Remington electric chain saw, wooden tables, chairs, pail bench, brass fireplace hearth, cast iron seats, old Scott Atwater 16 H.P. outboard motor, Evinrude outboard motor, antique pioneer chainsaw, wheelwright & carpenter tools including a number of block & trim planes, trim planes, tap auger, adzes, harness makers vise, hammers & mallets, old wooden trunks, antique 4 finger grain cradle, antique milker pails, ice saw, old car parts ( Durant VIN plate & small emblem, Plymouth parts), Delco bearing cabinet, child sleds, milk cans, old cream separator, blue bird cage, numerous old tins, lead dippers, barn lanterns, washboard, old mill grinding stone, buck saw, old corn shellers, B &D machinist chest, cigarette tins, Black Americana wind up tin toy, pink depression pieces, old ceiling fixtures (as found), wringer washers, wooden boxes &crates, large cast iron bell, hay knives, old seeders, shoe lasts, saw vise, beam auger, pulleys, cast iron pots & fry pans, railroad jack, seed broadcaster, small cow bells, oars, few small toys, stoneware, porcelain & glass door hardware, teacher's bell, old records, many cast iron pieces, small qty. of glass, floor model bench grinder, old tools, carpenter’s boxes, and numerous other antique pieces. See web site for a detailed list. PLEASE NOTE: This sale will all be sold inside in a large building. Dress warmly for the weather. Also note this sale is being held at 184 County Road # 28 in Prince Edward County (just south of Belleville). DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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“A team that's used to playing a structured, defensive-minded system has a little bit of difficulty in that wide open situation,” he said. The Pirates wrap their regular season this week, taking on Port Hope tonight at home and the Raiders again on Friday evening in Napanee. Puck drop for both games is 7:30 p.m. Masterson said the four points are critical if the Pirates want to finish in third place. While the team has played well against Napanee, the Panthers have won every one of their seven previous meetings this season. “It has got to be a defencefirst mentality and the bottom line for us is we need to get some of these injured players back this week,” he said.

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All claims against the estate of DOUGLAS STEPHEN WELBANKS, late of the Township of Athol in the Municipality of The County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 11th day of April, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 16th day of March, 2017; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Dated at Picton on the 26th day of January 2017.

Andrew, Lucas and Maya Burkinshaw were among the many visitors who took part in some crafts at Mount Tabor Playhouse during last Saturday’s Milford Winter Carnival festivities. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Catherine Reilly works with some giant knitting needles at Mount Tabor on Saturday. Reilly encouraged visitors to try their hand at the craft as she created some fun and unique patterns. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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First ARC meeting in county Shift in County’s farm tax ratio defeated in 9-7 recorded vote Gale argues OFA, MPAC should be consulted on a province-wide solution to ease burden on farmers held at PECI last night SCHOOLS, from page 1

In November, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board recommended a plan that would see Sophiasburgh Central, Pinecrest Memorial, and Queen Elizabeth schools closed as early as next fall. A Kindergarten-Grade 12 school would be established at PECI. By 2020, the plan could also see C.M.L. Snider and Kente schools merged into one school, located in the vicinity of Wellington. AtholSouth Marysburgh and Massassaga- Rednersville were not directly impacted by the recommendation. The first public meeting of the ARC looking into those recommendations was to take place last night at PECI after press time.

While County officials did manage to meet with education minister Mitzie Hunter at a conference last weekend, Smith said he still believes petition is another way to reach key decision makers. “Petitions are a good way for people to register an official protest with the government .But they’re also a way for my office to stay in touch in situations like this where there’s going to be more information coming.” Smith said. The petition is available online at the page www.toddsmithmpp.ca/ oppose_rural_school_closures_petition. The MPP vowed to do his part to help communities keep one of their most imporant economic and social drivers moving forward.

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Council has decided against a reduction to the farm tax ratio. Councillors had unanimously supported a motion to reduce the farm tax ratio to 20 per cent in 2017 and to 20 per cent in 2018 from the current 25 per cent at a committee-of-the-whole meeting earlier this month. While there continued to be an outpouring of support for the measure from the agricultural community, many councillors referenced an outcry from residents as they made their decision last Tuesday. The move would shift an additional 0.4 per cent annually to the residential tax base. The motion to reduce the ratio was defeated in a recorded vote of 9–7 with councillors David Harrison, Treat Hull, Janice Maynard, Brad Nieman, Dianne O'Brien, Roy Pennell, and Jamie Forrester voting in support of the reduction. A motion to keep the ratio at 25 per cent was supported by the same margin.

Farmers again made the case for the reduction. Agricultural Advisory Committee chair and Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture president John Thompson again told councillors the province caps the farm taxation rate at 25 per cent of the residential rate. However, he said farmland prices in the county increased by an average of 110 per cent, driving up the percentage of County taxes that would be collected from farm properties over the next four years. Even with the reduction to the ratio, Thompson said, farm taxes would continue to rise over the next two years. “The increased assessment goes up one quarter of 110 per cent each year, so let's say 25 per cent per year — so a year later, on average, that 20 per cent rate is being applied to an assessment that's 25 per cent higher,” he said. “In dollar terms that means the farm tax bill went up 20 per cent.” Thompson said farm residences pay the residential rate and the reduction would not

have affected that. Ultimately, the majority of council voted against the reduction. Councillor Kevin Gale said he couldn't support the reduction and said the issue should be dealt with through consultation between the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), farmers, the provincial government and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). “To consider redistributing taxes to any properties because of increasing land values to other taxpayers is simply the wrong approach,” he said. Gale likened the situation to a past council budget discussion around spreading the cost of municipal water and wastewater systems across the entire tax base. “I was inundated by many residents — including some farmers — that this better not happen and council, rightfully, decided the redistribution of this to rural taxpayers was not the appropriate action,” he said. Mayor Robert Quaiff said he

ON DECEMBER 20TH, 2016, ON BEHALF OF REACHING FOR RAINBOWS, THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE AND COMPANIES HELD A FUND-RAISING EVENT AT PICTON’S VERY OWN 555 BREWING COMPANY. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO PITCHED IN TO MAKE THIS EVENT SO SUCCESSFUL. BRETT FRENCH, BREWER NORAH LANGDON, PIZZA MAKER NAT ELYSE CLEAVE-OROVECZ, 555 BREWING COMPANY BARLEY DAYS BREWERY PAUL MARCONI, CASA DEA ESTATES WINERY DREW WOLLENBERG, THE COUNTY CANTEEN JENIFER DEAN & GRANT HOWES, COUNTY CIDER JASON SHARPE, HUFF ESTATES WINERY & INN JON GRAHAM, MUSKOKA BREWERY SAM & CHRIS PARSONS, PARSONS BREWING COMPANY RAILWAY CITY BREWING COMPANY SANDBANKS WINERY RICHARD ARMSTRONG, STEAM WHISTLE BREWING SACHA & JOHN SQUAIR, THREE DOG WINERY

reached out to OFA president Keith Currie, Ontario Minister of Agriculture Jeff Leal and Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa regarding the issue. Quaiff said Currie indicated the OFA began reaching out to farmers in 2012 with regard to an upcoming assessment increase. “In my opinion we should have been working with the Agricultural Advisory Committee long ago,” he said. He said he'll meet with Currie, Leal, and Sousa during the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference next week to discuss the situation further. Quaiff said he couldn't support the reduction now, indicating more investigation has to be undertaken. “For me there's way too much research to do, there's too much information that's out there that we just don't understand yet,” said Quaiff. “I really feel our Agricultural Advisory Committee need to step up, we need to activate that committee and we need to become deeply involved with that and find solutions rather than just sort of putting it over onto residential.” Still, several councillors continued to support the measure. Hull said a key point of the new corporate strategic plan is promotion of traditional agriculture, value-added agriculture, and agritourism. “We have a very strong policy basis for the support of agriculture,” he said. “We allocate resources all the time to support our goals.” Hull said there is a misunderstanding on the part of some members of the community that the measure would in effect be a subsidy to farmers. He said that's not the case. “Under the proposal we adopted at the committee-ofthe-whole meeting, farm taxes go up — they go up very rapidly,” he said. Maynard continued to suggest the reduction was simply the right thing to do. “If we lose even one productive farm, it's too many,” she said.

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