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Quaiff encouraged by province’s plans for infrastructure Government announces 10-year, $130-billion spending envelope at municipal conference CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

ROAD WORK Mayor Robert Quaiff is calling on provincial officials to re-examine the municipality’s application for funding to repair County Rd. 49 after he found three large chunks that had broken away from the concrete surface.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Mayor believes he has rock-solid argument for funding Quaiff shows transportation minister chunks of concrete he retrieved from County Rd. 49 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Mayor Robert Quaiff is hoping County Rd. 49 will speak for itself after a meeting with officials from the provincial transportation ministry this week.

Last Thursday Quaiff was on his way to a meeting of Prince Edward/Lennox and

Addington Social Services in Napanee when he came across three large pieces of concrete that had come apart from the roadway. The concrete chunks were found near Lyons Road.

Two of the pieces were still in the lane and a larger piece was on the shoulder.

Quaiff removed the pieces and now he's hoping they'll illustrate to the province just

how critical the reconstruction of the artery is to the municipality.

Quaiff met with transportation minister Steven Del Duca on Sunday during the Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association (ROMA/OGRA) combined conference.

“I thought this would be an ideal thing to have a dis-

cussion about,” he said.

Quaiff said he presented pictures of the concrete chunks to the minister.

“He's going to have a look at it,” Quaiff said. “I've asked him to reconsider our request for funding for Hwy 49 and we'll see at the end of the day whether that will work or not.”

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After several meetings with provincial officials throughout this week's Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association (ROMA/ OGRA) combined conference, Mayor Robert Quaiff said he's feeling positive about the measures being taken to address the province's infrastructure.

“I am very encouraged that they're taking the right steps,” said Quaiff.

Quaiff said the Ontario government's 10-year, $130billion infrastructure plan for the province doubles the committed federal spending for all of Canada.

“The provincial government has really stepped up to the plate and are increasing it so that they're actually putting more money into Ontario (infrastructure) than the federal government is putting into all of Canada,” he said. “That's got to be recognized as good news.”

On Monday Quaiff said there was good news as Ontario Premier Kathleen

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Wynne announced that formula-based funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) would triple over the next three years from $100 million per year to $300 million. $200 million would come in formula-based funding while $100 million would be application-based.

“It's a welcome commitment of dollars and a formula-based approach — that's what we've always been lobbying for instead of application based,” Quaiff said. “It's a good news thing for Ontario, I'm satisfied with that for sure.”

Quaiff said the premier also announced that the province would allow OCIF funding to be banked for up to five years to help pay for larger projects.

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Parents raise concerns with public school board over its new lice procedure Changes made to keep students in the classroom JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The gallery at the Education Centre in Belleville was crawling with dissenting voices to the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's new pediculosis procedure Monday evening.

The public school board has come under fire on social media after it removed its no knit procedure in January, 2016 and began not excluding elementary students stricken with head lice or lice eggs from daily education programming.

Under the previous procedure, students would be removed from classes and kept at home until incidence of pediculosis had been cleared up in a subsequent examination which was generally a few days or a week after the initial detection.

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The board adopted the new procedure because, in their view, the stigmatization of the excluded students and the loss of class time was far too great and current research showed that a no knit procedure did anything to prevent head lice infestations anyways.

No-nit policies have been discouraged by the Canadian Pediatric Society and the board further points to research where the exclusionary practices erode a child's self esteem and interfere with learning.

In addition, the issue is more appropriately defined at a social nuisance than a medical issue or health problem in that head lice do not transmit disease according to the board procedure numbered 321.

An impassioned delegation made their opinion known on Monday that the board should revert to the previous policy of excluding those students found with knits or lice from board classrooms and warned trustees and staff that they were not

ITCHING TO MAKE A POINT Christy Sinclair, left, and Saman-

tha Dunkley speak to school board trustees and senior administration at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Bard Meeting in Belleville Monday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

going to “go away” if their demands were not met.

Christy Sinclair and Samantha Dunkley spoke on behalf of parents upset at the board's move to a non exclusive procedure and claimed that their children were put at risk by the transition both in terms of education and health.

Sinclair said coat racks were breeding grounds for lice and disagrees with that board's position that lice was not a health concern.

She pointed to members of the audience that had taken up every available seat in the gallery and mentioned risks of infection from secondary

scratching and instances children that have been admitted to emergency rooms and put on antibiotics due to such side effects.

“There's children with autism and sensory disorders that have a hard enough time as it is in their day to day lives and I can only imagine how difficult it would be to argue with them and have them sit still while parents knit pick,” Sinclair said.

While speaking to board staff and parents in the area, Sinclair reported that follow up checks after initial identification were not taking place.

Without followups, the

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pair claim the spread of head lice is inevitable and uncontrollable.

Sinclair explained that treatments for pediculosis are harsh and should not have to be undertaken unless absolutely necessary.

Sinclair read off the common side effects for all of the readily available commercial treatments and those include skin irritation, allergies, itching, burning, possible anemia and possible neuro toxicities including seizures.

At the bottom of every package the warning indicates that treatments are not recommended for infants, pregnant women and young children.

“So why would we want to expose our children to this unless it was absolutely necessary?” Sinclair asked.

Dunkley said as a parent that has had to deal with head lice she was hurt by the fact that the board did not reach out to parents when changing there previous course of action in the middle of the school year.

“We are hurt this decision was not brought to us, we are the parents, we are the ones that are left to deal with this decision,” she stated.

The group has garnered plenty of local media exposure

and a petition to the board was submitted Monday evening with over 1,500 signatures.

Dunkley implored trustees and staff to read the materials they were offering and consider a reversal because “this is not what he want, it is not fair to our children and it's not fair to us.”

Sinclair said she has taken the step to warn her children from getting too close to a classmate they suspect has head lice.

“This is an action we have taken because we have to protect our homes and protect our children.

This was a choice that was taken away from us,” Sinclair said. “Please take everything we have said tonight and reverse your decision. Without going into a lot of detail...we do have other plans in place and we are not going away.

After the meeting, superintendent of education, school climate and student wellbeing Mark Fisher stood by the procedure affirming that it was the board's view that head lice was not a medical issue but a social nuisance and there was no evidence that 'no knit' policies make any difference in the of instances of head lice.

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Walt’s Sugar Shack hosts region’s ceremonial first tap Area maple producers hope for another good season in 2016 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Another maple season is on the horizon.

Producers, sponsors and local officials gathered at Walt's Sugar Shack in Consecon for the Quinte and District Maple Syrup Producers 2016 first tapping ceremony on Friday.

Brian Walt said about 1,200 taps had already been installed on the family's approximately 160-year-old United Empire Loyalist property.

With Maple in the County slated for March 19–20, and a winter that has been both unseasonably warm and marked by flashes of bitter storms, Walt said he wasn't sure what to expect in terms of

sap production.

“It's good to have the cold weather and snow like we had last week,” said Walt. “Right now it's a lot of speculation and we won't really know until the sap starts running.”

Walt said last year's winter produced some good quality syrup.

“That was the common feeling amongst everybody.

These variations, the trees seem to adjust to it,” he said.

He said he's excited for Maple in the County.

“I hoping we have a crowd like we had last year. I'm really looking forward to it,” he said.

“We have everything organized as far as the pancake breakfast, the petting zoo, the face painting, all of the music.”

Becky Elliott, Dean Austin and Robin Edgar are slated to play live at the Sugar Shack on March 19 and John Beenen and the Reasons are slated to play

March 20.

Ameliasburgh councillor Roy Pennell said Maple in the County continues to grow and get better each year. He said last year he spoke to one couple who promised to come back with friends this year.

“It's extremely good for the total economy, not only of the county, but of the surrounding area,” he said. “It's just one more way of promoting our county and how good it is to the world.”

Pennell said maple production is another important form of agriculture in Prince Edward County.

“Certainly you'll find that every family that's involved in maple is also involved in other forms of farming — it's important to carry on that tradition,” he said.

During the event it was also announced that the Walt family will be hosting a fundraiser

on Aug. 6 in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF).

Pennell said plans to this point are to have the event take place from noon to 7 p.m. and focus on family friendly entertainment. Pennell said any money raised would go toward equipment needs at the hospital.

“Whether we're raising money for the future or right now, the equipment is badly needed,” Pennell said.

PECMHF executive director Penny Rolinski said the event could be a big one for the foundation.

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SAPSEASON Chris Koopmans and Brian Walt assist mayor Robert Quaiff with some equipment as Quaiff performed the Quinte and District Maple Producers’ annual ceremonial first tapping at Walt’s Sugar Shack in Consecon. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Co-working offers collaborative environment to those without an office setting Moore tells Creative Rural Minds he’s looking to develop community to explore concept locally ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Some people like to work in isolation. Others don’t — and that can pose a productivity problem for those people who don’t have a traditional office space to work within.

That’s where co-working can be a solution, Duncan Moore told a full house at Creative Rural Minds: The Local Pride Edition Saturday at Books & Company.

Moore learned about the trend while working at Montreal’s Station C in 2008.

Basically, it’s an open office space where people can work independently but alongside

others for whatever length of time they choose to do so.

Moore explains co-working spaces are generally open areas with desks available for people to rent or use. The concept started in Europe and was developed in San Francisco in the early 2000s. Until now, it has largely been an urban phenomenon.

“It’s a flexible concept. It really depends on the community and what they want and need,” Moore explained, adding there may be people looking to work 20 hours a week steadily, those dropping in for an hour or two a day, or those in town visiting who simply need a place to focus.

“You have shared infrastructure like fast Internet, a kitchen, and places to sit and chat,” he said. “The thing that makes it different from a typical office space is the idea of community and of sharing.”

Many co-working spaces host workshops and encourage networking and impromptu advice.

Moore said in his experience, the concept has helped with networking. That’s partly because people can see what their peers do clearly.

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Moore said there’s a benefit to having a shared purpose of work with others in the location, unlike a cafe where there may be distractions.

There’s also a freedom of being able to approach others.

He cited American data indicating that 40 per cent of workers are now in freelance, temporary, or independent work. Of those who have tried co-working 70 per cent indicated they’re healthier, 60 per cent believe they’re more productive, 90 per cent have more confidence, and 50 per cent report higher incomes.

Moore has already dabbled in the concept in the county.

He reported that each Wednesday from 9-3 until the end of March, two tables are reserved at Kin Cafe in Bloomfield for the venture.

One table is the focus table — for those needing quiet to work — the other is the interaction table for those who want to be on conference calls, have meetings, or chat.

The sessions have already attracted people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Some work on tablets and laptops, others simply with notebooks or canvas.

PRODUCTIVE PLAN Duncan Moore speaks to the Creative Rural Minds audience about establishing co-working spaces in the county. Currently, he has two tables set up in the Kin Cafe in Bloomfield one day a week.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Moore said he does have ideas to establish more regular co-working spaces in the future, but he wants the community to develop on its own.

“What’s it going to look like? That’s up to you,” he said. “People have told me build a community first, then find a space... In a rural space, what’s interesting is the different types of people you can have in one space and what might happen when you bring those people together.”

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Moore is confident they’ll find some synergy in the space.

“There’s an awful lot of talent in the county and an awful lot of smart people,” he said.

“When you bring those people together in the same space – much like Creative Rural Minds is doing — good things happen.

Janice Scharf also presented her Local Store concept at the networking session, stating she hoped the consignment business would also help county producers emerge from silos and work together to market and sell their goods.

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Employers, seekers make connections at annual job fair

dozen people to the organization this year.

“We are growing like crazy and having fun doing it,” Crawford told the Gazette. “I'm sure most of the businesses here aren't really sure what it is we do but we are always happy to raise our profile locally and recruit some really good people.”

County-run event attracts more than exhibitors Feb. 17 JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Young and old came from far and wide on Wednesday afternoon at the Prince Edward Community Centre Hall was the scene of the annual job fair.

Over 60 employers and organizations were in search of staffing solutions and scores of job seekers were in attendance looking for full and part time jobs, seasonal gigs and even after-school employment.

Lead organizer Grace Nyman said it was a steady flow of job seekers making their way through the hall on Wednesday.

The community development co-ordinator with the County of Prince Edward explained that while most of the jobs available were seasonal, there were a number of full and part-time year round jobs and the career paths one could choose were all across the board.

“We've really engaged the construction industry and we also have a number of landscapers and agricultural employers here today. The resorts, wineries and hospitality industry also have tables set up,” Nyman said. “Twenty per cent of the jobs available are year-round positions whether they be full or part time.”

A number of employment agencies such as Career Edge and the East Central Ontario Training Board were present to help with resume building and presenting ones self as a job seeker but even making contact with a potential employer was a benefit.

“A job fair is extremely important for the community and we are very fortunate that all the employment agencies

IN THE JOB MARKET The 2016 Prince Edward County Job fair held on Wednesday at the Prince Edward Community Centre Hall featured over 60 employers as well as several training and skills organizations. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

are working together to put this on and help get the word out,” Nyman explained.

Even if an individual is not quite ready for a full interview, simply getting to know the employer in a casual setting and chat about the company can pay dividends down the road.

“It's a chance to meet, get some encouragement, get some guidance and get comfortable with potential employers,” Nyman added.

Dan Stasko of the new MacEwen gas station and the Duke of Wellington Pub said the turnout had been great from their standpoint.

“We were here last year and it's different faces this time around and that's a great thing when you are an employer,” Stasko said.

Most job seekers were looking for year round employment according to Stasko.

“People are looking for a long-term job they can get into and get those high seasonal hours but also some guarantee of hours in the off-season.”

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Mark Campbell of Dr. Bili Jayne Campbell Prinzen Optometrist said there was big buzz with plenty of foot traffic around the hall.

Campbell said the business was looking for a full-time, year-round position involving precision data collection and meeting and greeting patients and preparing them for examination.

“We've had a number of candidates stop by including one that was relocating to Prince Edward County and actually has experience in the field,” Campbell explained.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 the Council of The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on the County’s proposed amendment to Development Charges By-law 3205-2013 as Amended, and updated background study entitled “2016 Development Charges Updated to Encourage Growth in Specific Areas” dated February 18, 2016. The amendment is only related to Section 3.14.2, subsections 1 and 2 by removing the date of March 6, 2016. All other aspects of By-law 3205-2013, as Amended, are unaffected by this proposed amendment.

All interested parties involved are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed amendment and updated background study. The meeting is to be held: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

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COMMENTARY Broad knowledge base, practical experience vital to boost employability

STUDENTS coming out of school now have the potential to learn more than their predecessors ever did — there’s an expanse of knowledge right at their fingertips with the click of a button. They know how to connect with people on the other side of the world, they know how to use calculators to solve math equations, and they can submit assignments without physically entering a classroom. Despite all that potential, however, doubts are being raised about whether the education they’ve received has progressed or regressed.

This week, the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario chimed in, suggesting that employers are finding products of today’s education system lacking in some of the basic skills they expect students to have. Essentially, some of the candidates our education system have deemed worthy enough to have a degree aren’t suitable candidates because they lack the communication and problem solving skills one might expect their credentials to represent.

The problem can likely be traced to a variety of systemic and social roots.

Looking at the education system, use of standardized testing to determine results in comparison to set curricula lends itself to the idea of teaching to the test, and in some cases, the traditional lecture style of learning lends itself to mining databases of facts that can simply be regurgitated. There’s also the very real issue that large class sizes and emerging technologies allow a relatively high degree of anonymity for many students. Some will pass through their undergrad studies without having many real conversations with professors, nor many opportunities to showcase their ability to think on the spot and analyze situations in a fast real-world pace.

One also wonders if students are being pushed down the road toward a

specialization too soon in school — many in Grade 9 are now picking courses to map out their educational future without much experience as to what they might like or have an aptitude for. Also, the increasing idea of helicopter parenting and the everybody-wins society has limited the exposure some young people have had to speak and to act for themselves as youth.

To improve the quality of people moving into the workforce, it is important to consider ways to give our youth a well-rounded base of knowledge and experience and couple that with a healthy dose of practical work experience.

From an early age, children should be taught the basics of math and the basics of written and spoken language. It’s fine that young people are well-versed in technology and text speak, but they must learn spelling and grammar and have a sense of when it is required to use. Ditto for the advanced math being taught in schools. Yes, there is value in pushing the limit, but if a solid core understanding is sacrificed, the students will be no further ahead.

Whenever possible, students should be immersed in practical situations where they have to use their knowledge through interaction with others. Sports, the arts, and music are valuable vehicles. Co-operative education and internships are a must. It’s also important that students are required to take a broad range of elective courses and gain experience in different sectors. Those companies that train their staff to do every job, rather than just their own specification are on to something. Diverse, well-rounded people are in demand.

Simply stated, as Margaret Mead wrote “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” The way to do that is to equip them with the tools they need, then put them into a myriad of situations to do, to learn, and to improve.

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FATHER-DAUGHTER FISH Picton’s Alexis and Steve Kellar were among about 80 participants in Merland Park Cottage’s seventh annual ice fishing derby last Saturday.

About 80 people participated in the event, which raised money for Kiwanis children’s programming. Despite warm weather, organizer Kevin Lavers said there was still 11 inches of ice to fish on.The plus temperatures brought relief for those taking part in the popular five-minute shirts-off fishing competition. Several anglers suggested it was also a much better weekend for catching fish than last year and some decent-weight perch were caught (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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n Some 98 per cent of the county’s cattle farmers signed a petition agreeing to start bovine tuberculosis testing and make the municipality a tuberculinfree area. Cattle testing positive would be culled and the province would pay two-thirds the value to farmers. n An injunction was issued barring Napanee-area man Fred Sexsmith from publishing and distributing Orangeman Unfolded, a newsletter revealing secrets of the Orange Lodge, or sharing secrets verbally. n Helen Harris was appointed as the first librarian at the Wellington library.

Books were acquired and work was underway to open the facility.

1946

n The province was considering measures to help with a shortage of farm labour as few returning military personnel returned to farming.

Closing schools in September and allowing students to leave school in May were considered options. n A new OPP detachment was established in Picton. Const. Jack A.C. Rogers was the lone officer to be posted to the detachment, which was to serve Prince Edward County.

Rogers had been serving overseas. n Post office officials indicated that outgoing mail would be collected Sundays in Picton. House-to-house delivery was also being considered.

1976

n Scientists at Glenora Fisheries were involved in Project Quinte, a rehabilitation effort to restore Lake Ontario to its 1930s conditions. The changes would combat the effects of overfishing, phosphate pollution, and sea lamprey on the natural food web. n Picton’s Frances Stewart was producing dinosaur puppets for the Museum of Natural Sciences in Ottawa. The puppets were used for school programs and sold in the gift shop. n Fawcettville residents petitioned the Prince Edward County Board of Education to keep their children at Pinecrest Memorial instead of being sent to another school in the county.

1996

n The Prince Edward County Board of Education reached new collective bargaining agreements with its maintenance and cafeteria workers and adult education instructors. The deals came on the eve of a threatened strike by the employee groups. n Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital saw its budget reduced by 2.5 per cent, or $190,500. Many larger hospitals saw their budgets reduced by five per cent or more. Chief executive Monty Boultbee didn’t expect any major cuts to staffing. n The PECI Midget Basketball Panthers beat Moira 53-38 to win the Bay of Quinte championship.

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We’ve had all kinds of families that were having kids missing school, parents missing work. You are hearing one group of parents. There is another group of parents that we’ve talked to that don’t want to be pulled from work, that want to be treated respectfully and want assistance and to be guided.

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LETTERS POLICY

The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion.

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

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More equitable wealth distribution key to creating financial stability

Regarding “Everyone has a role to play in creating a more stable financial situation,” Picton Gazette, Feb. 18: The question that really needs to be addressed here is, how can the vast majority of Canadians find their way to a more stable financial future in an economy set up to make the wealthy richer and more powerful at the expense of everyone else?

When we talk about the national economy struggling, debt being a necessity for unprecedented numbers of Canadians, or our nation as a whole not having enough revenue to adequately provide basic public services like health care, infrastructure maintenance, edu-

cation, etc., let's not forget to mention who isn't struggling today and why. Let's not forget to talk about the top earners in our economy and the inequalities that solidify their position.

Since things are pretty much the same in all economies like ours that embrace neoliberalism, some American statistics shed light on the real cause of our collective financial instability.

Between 1990 and 2006, denominated in 1990 dollars, the average income of the top-earning families in the U.S. went from 17 million dollars a year to 87 million — that is, their incomes quintupled. During this period, their tax rate was almost cut

in half, from 30 per cent to 16.5 per cent. Today the average annual income of this group is around 336 million dollars, and the tax rate is still around 16.5 per cent. At the same time, and this trend continues today, working people were putting in longer hours, increasing their productivity, and seeing a decline in real wages. Median income in the US is about $32,000, or 1/10,000 of that of the elite. Not hard to see where the wealth created by the working class is going, and where it isn't.

And while the distribution of wealth in the 1970s was far from equitable, a comparison sheds light on how fast inequality has

grown.

If the distribution of wealth was the same today as it was then, except for the elite, we would all be making at least three times as much money as we are today. (It's something to think about for those of us wondering why our kids and grandkids are having such a hard time getting on their feet, or why it's getting more and more difficult for us to help them out.)

To suggest we as a people, or our government, can somehow address all this by spending more wisely, or "buying local", or filling gaps in basic services with what amounts to precarious private funding and unpaid labour, is ludicrous.

If we put an end to the wealth of the people being hoarded by a small increasingly wealthy elite, no one would need to be in debt.

Not only could basic education be properly funded, college education could be free.

Public services and infrastructure could be vastly improved. And there would be no lack of revenue for projects focused on our collective well-being, such as safe energy alternatives.

Bringing an end to concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the elite is where everyone truly has a role to play.

In his recent column in the local media, county writer Steve Campbell presented his views on Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).

Campbell always seems to relate what many of us in the county are thinking about a certain subject but do not necessarily say it. Once again he has not disappointed his readers in that he has given us his thoughts on the LHINs laced with satire. Brilliant.

He stated in his column that he had heard a radio report that our local hospital, PECMH had the shortest wait times for hospitals in Ontario. No surprises here, as in 2011 PECMH was chosen by a patient survey as the No. 1 hospital in Ontario for patient satisfaction in both in patient and emergency care.

What is so amazing about this honour is that there are 147 hospitals in Ontario.

That is correct and our local hospital was No. 1.

This did not just happen but was as a result of the competent, caring and dedicated staff of our local hospital.This staff, including all employees are known to work very well together and lend support to each other.

Perhaps the next time you are in our hospital or you meet a PECMH employee consider thanking them for making our little local hospital number one in Ontario.

This is a very easy task that I know would be appreciated

by the staff.

I think that it would be safe to say that there has been very little appreciation coming from the ministry of health, the South East LHIN or the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC). To the contrary, they continue to cut services and staff at our county hospital.

I am actually surprised none of the local media to my knowledge have written a story on why PECMH is No.1 one out of 147 hospitals

in Ontario.

Since amalgamation with QHC in 1998 the PECMH staff have had to endure numerous service cuts and staff layoffs. In spite of this, my observation has been that they continue to do what they do best (caring for county residents) and have been judged to do it the best in the province. To me this accomplishment speaks volumes.

Rosalind Adams Milford

Hospital staff continue to provide high-quality care in face of turmoil

Fran Renoy Picton

Regulations for neonicotinoid use must now address the home gardening industry In response to the concerns of thousands of Ontario residents for the health of our bees and other pollinators, the Ontario government has created new regulations limiting the treatment of corn and soy seeds with neonicotinoids.

This is an encouraging start but we must now also address the home gardening industry which sells the plants which many people put in their gardens. It’s

depressing to think that many of us who have put Bee Friendly signs in our yards might have unwittingly bought and planted shrubs and flowers that were already treated with neonic insecticides – and jeopardized the very creatures we are trying to protect !

These treatments will spread through the entire growth cycle of the plant, and then leach into the soil where

they can do further damage.

Bee Active and other groups are working to compile a list of growers who don’t use neonic-treated seed.

A useful action is simply to ask at the store where you buy your plants. Then the store will know that there is a demand for truly pollinatorfriendly plants. Because of customer pressure, two major home renovator retailers – Lowe’s and Home

Depot – have begun phasing out these plants.

Also, keep informing yourself by checking company websites. For instance, much of the ‘Proven Winners’ line sold at many outlets are neonic treated from the seedling stage. Mackenzie Seeds on their web site will identify which plants are treated and which are not.

Best of all, buy your plants from certified organic

growers. Share plants from older gardens where the plants haven’t been treated.

Buy organic seeds at events like our local ‘Seedy Saturday’ held Saturday Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., upstairs at Books and Company in Picton. Ensure that this spring, your garden is truly bee friendly.

Robin Lunn Picton

Library given copy of Mosquito Down, a story of the Prinzen family’s wartime heroics

The story begins Oct. 14, 1944, with a fateful comment, “You shouldn’t encounter anything tonight that you have not experienced before”.

How wrong they were. It took only minutes for the aircraft to disintegrate around them.

Almost exactly 70 years later in June 2014, Royal Air Force pilot Frank Dell wrote and published Mosquito Down: The Extraordinary Memoir of a Second World War Bomber Command Pilot on the Run in Germany and Holland.

In this fascinating book, Dell recounts a near-death plane crash, his descent by parachute and his escape from near-death.

Although battered and bruised, Dell is alive and finds himself in a field adjacent to a German rocket launch pad. Determined to avoid capture, Dell crosses Nazi Germany and finds refuge in Holland with the Dutch Resistance group.

Behind a secret panel of Dora and Bernard Prinzen’s milk house in Holland is where Dell hides out.

German Nazi soldiers are

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Krista Richardson

occupying Holland. The Prinzen family struggles to feed 10 children while keeping Frank and six more Allied airmen hidden from detection, with help from members of the Dutch Underground Network.

In 1948, Dora and Bernard Prinzen bring their children to Canada and settle in Prince Edward County.

Today, five generations of proud Prinzen descendants continue to live right here in the County.

“I’m proud of the risk that they took” shares Dick Prinzen, a third-generation descendant of the coura-

geous Dora and Bernard.

“I’m humbled and honoured at how selfless they were. It was a huge risk that my grandparents took”.

To share his family’s remarkable story, Dick Prinzen and family recently donated a copy of Mosquito Down to the Prince Edward County Library. An inspiring true story of survival, “Mosquito Down” is now available to library patrons.

HISTORY- FILLED EVENTS

Inspired by this generous donation, the Library & Archives are co-hosting a new lecture series that will bring local history to life.

The first “History Speaks” event will feature the story of Dutch immigration to Prince Edward County.

Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. Everyone is invited to attend the inaugural History Speaks event in the meeting room of the Wellington library branch.

Entitled “Zoals het klokje thuis tikt, tikt het nergens…

There's No Place Like

Home: Dutch to Prince Edward County”. While this well-known Dutch proverb literally translates to “The clock ticks at home, as it ticks nowhere else” the Anglicized version widely used in North America is “There’s no place like home”.

MARCH ACTIVITIES

On Friday, March 11 at 2 p.m. approachable financial advisor John Ambrose will talk about “Financial Health for Seniors” and refreshments

will be provided.

From Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 18 we’ll host children’s March Break events in various branches including a performance with Mystic Drumz, visits from Molly the Reading Pig and her rabbit Silas as well as a Storywalk with Donna Kaye.

To plan your week, visit peclibrary.org and click on our events calendar and/or read this column next week for a complete listing of fun March Break activities at the library.

Lots of employment options JOBS, from page 5

Among the job seekers milling about were recent secondary graduates Cailey Jones and Brittany Snider.

Jones was looking for summer employment for when her college year winds down while Snider was in the market for a job starting soon.

“There's lots of options,” Snider said.

“And it's good to get a

head start on finding a summer job,” Jones added.

PECI students Cameron and Dalton Williams were among the youngest job seekers Wednesday.

Both 14, the Williams brothers were looking for part-time work starting either immediately or in the near future. The reason?

“Money,” said Cameron.

“I want to be able to pay for my phone.”

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Wellings of Picton introduces county-wide volunteer recognition awards Nominations now open in categories celebrating community leaders, compassionate volunteers, lifelong achievers, and inspiring youth ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward County now has a volunteer recognition program dedicated solely to people making a difference within this community, cour-

tesy of the Wellings of Picton.

While some outstanding local volunteers have been recognized during Volunteer and Information Quinte's annual volunteer brunch in April, Wellings marketing manager Rachel Henry said

her company decided it would narrow the geographic focus by creating the PEC Volunteer Recognition Award Luncheon. The ceremony is meant to raise the profile of volunteerism and go beyond recognition by individual

organizations.

"We've been thinking about doing something for quite some time… No question, the county is run by volunteers," Henry said. She noted operating retirement and 55-plus adult living facilities offers

company officials a glance at the difference volunteers make throughout the year.

"We've seen volunteerism at its best. Almost daily, we see volunteers working tirelessly within our communities. We also have residents

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Henry said the inaugural PEC Volunteer Awards Luncheon, April 13, will see four distant awards handed out — The Community Builder Award, the Caring County Award, the Lifelong Achievement Award, and the Exceptional Youth Award.

She said the Community Builder Award will be handed out to a giving individual who has taken on a leadership role in a volunteer capacity.

"The Caring County Award is for someone who is truly compassionate and exhibits that in his or her daily life," she said. "It may be someone who has had to overcome a personal challenge. It is someone who goes out of the way to show kindness and compassion."

Henry said the Lifelong Achievement Award is somewhat self-explanatory. She indicated that no set number of years has been established as criteria and that an individual could be recognized for service to more than one entity.

The Exceptional Youth Award will be presented to someone under the age of 21 who has shown a willingness to be engaged in the community through voluntary endeavours.

The nominations are now open. Forms can be picked up at the Wellings of Picton leasing office on Main Street from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or at the Gazette office during regular working hours. The submission deadline is March 31.

Henry said a panel of community judges will review the nominations on behalf of Wellings and sponsors The Picton Gazette, Performance Printing, and SK Bailey Marketing and Design, then make selections for the banquet to be held at the Waring House.

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The Patrons Of Our County Hospital (POOCH) executive is reminding the public time is running out to provide feedback in the Ministry of Heath and Long-Term Care’s consultation about the future of health-care delivery in the province.

The Patients First report can be accessed online by visiting www.tinyurl.com/ontpf or by visiting the South East Local Health Integration Network or POOCH web site.

The report talks about ways Ontario can address gaps in the health-care system and to provide timely and seamless assets to various forms of care. It also addresses health-care administration.

Those without web access can also call Service Ontario at 1-866-532-3161 or POOCH at 613-476-3760.

The cut-off date for participating in the survey is tomorrow, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.

-Staff

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

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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. February 28 movie “The Games Maker”.

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice.

All donations gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 911:45). 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 5th Heather Wilkinson, 12th Lyndon Johnston, 19th Adam Reynolds, 26th Jim Reeks.

PEC WALKERS: Picton Walking Group, walks start from Mary St. parking lot unless otherwise specified: Mon 8:15am, Mon 9:30am JohnSt/Owen, Tues & Thurs 9:30am, Fri 8:30am. Info: Diane 476-5635. The more the merrier.

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

Questions & info 476-6557.

TAOIST STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES & CHI KUNG – Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Keep healthy in body, mind & spirit. For more information & to register, call Sherri 242-2096.

CHI KUNG CLASSES IN WELLINGTON – Begins January 13, every other Wednesday, 1:30pm in Wellington. Breathe & move your way to optimum health. Space is limited. Register early. Call Sherri 2422096.

PE POWER & SAIL SQUADRON: Offering 3 exciting boating courses with Chris Holder, our experienced boating safety instructor. Courses offered this spring: Boating Basics which includes Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Electronic Navigation & Maritime Radio. Contact squadron for more details or Chris Holder captchrisholder@gmail.com. www.BoatingCourses.ca.

QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB – Junior Dolphins Winter Session runs until March 14 once a week on Monday’s from 6-7pm at the PE Fitness & Aquatic Centre 13263B Loyalist Pkwy, Picton. Youth Swimming Lessons & Pool Work Out with Certified Instructor for Ages 6 to 9yrs. Info: Mike 827-3882. www.quintedolphins.ca QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB – Swim Fit Winter Session runs until March 15 once a week on Tuesday and/or Thursday from 6-7pm at the PE Fitness & Aquatic Centre 13263B Loyalist Pkwy, Picton.

Youth Swimming Lessons & Pool Work Out with Certified Instructor for Ages 9-17yrs. Info: Mike 8273882. www.quintedolphins.ca.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Darts Social Nite every Wednesday 6-8pm. Dedicated darts room with professional standard boards. Draw for new teams every week. We offer casual coaching in rules & basic technique. Only a “Loonie” donation to play. All proceeds to support worthy Picton Legion causes.

Additional info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Sunday Afternoon Jam Session 2-5pm. If you play or sing come out & join some fun.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop open Tuesdays 10am-12noon, Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12noon selling clothes, dishes, shoes etc. at very reasonable prices.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces the opening of the “Spring Awakening Show” on Feb 24.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Sat Feb 27th, 24pm. www.artsonmaingallery.ca. 223 main St Picton 476-5665.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. Info 1-866-9513711.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 4761811.

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 26: FRIDAY LIVE AT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES – Stories from Africa 13pm Grannies for Mbuyas.

FEBRUARY 26: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall. Serving 5-7pm. $16/person. Everyone welcome.

FEBRUARY 26: RC LEGION BR 160 WELLINGTON – Karaoke 8pm.

FEBRUARY 27: SEEDY SATURDAY PICTON – 10am-3pm above Books & Co, 289 Main St. A celebration of gardening & seed saving. Bring your saved garden seeds &/or take home new ones from the seed-swap table. Informative speakers & local gardenrelated vendors all day. Activities & snacks for kids.

Free admission.

FEBRUARY 27: 7th TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Invites you to a public presentation “Finding Family” with speaker Don Dulmage. A PEC resident whose family has been in North America for 300 yrs. They have made their home in the County for many generations. A keen interest in genealogy has sent him searching for Dulmages through, many countries & across 2 continents. Enjoy this fascinating story.

Ameliasburgh Community Hall, 1:30pm. (13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh) Everyone Welcome.

FEBRUARY 27: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Meat Roll 2pm.

FEBRUARY 27: MARYSBURGH MUMMERS – Annual General Meeting 4-6pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse.

FEBRUARY 27: QUINTE 59 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR – Ham Supper serving 4:30-6pm at the Masonic Hall, Cty Rd 19 Amelaisburgh. Adults $12.50/Children 6 & under $6. Info 969-8075 or 9683320.

FEBRUARY 28: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Serving a Roast Beef Supper at Ameliasburgh Town Hall 4-6pm. At the door adults $14/Children 6-11 yrs $5. Info 968-3320.

FEBRUARY 29: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Br Library 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool or baby yarn.

MARCH 1: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon.

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

MARCH 1: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Weekly Tuesdays 4pm-5pm Wellington Br Library.

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

MARCH 2: PEC FOOD NOT BOMBS – Free meal, crafts for children, music & friendly company. 5:30pm Picton Town Hall.

Info:pec.foodnotbombs@gmail.com.

MARCH 3: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

MARCH 3: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you. (1-866-951-3711).

MARCH 4: FRIDAY LIVE AT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES – Lavender Blue with Roland Leblanc of PEC Lavender lifts your spirits with Lavender from 13pm.

MARCH 4: CONSECON WOMENS INSTITUTE – Will be hosting an information session by Debbie MacDonald Moynes about Community Care for Seniors at the Consecon United Church Hall at 2pm.

All are welcome. Refreshments served.

MARCH 4: A YEAR IN REVIEW – A Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Crisis Centre of PEC at Emmanuel Baptist Church (2 Corey St. Bloomfield) Coffee & Dessert, 7-9pm. Bring your friends & find out what Really Goes on at “The Centre”.

MARCH 5: SUMMER SPORTS & CAMP REGISTRATION – Is taking place from 9am-2pm at the Picton Town Hall (above the Fire Hall) Soccer, Baseball, Hockey & much more!

MARCH 9: SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB DINNER & MEETING – 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall. Catered by Demorestville Women’s Institute. $12/person. Call Peggy before Monday prior to reserve 476-3755.

MARCH 9: LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTERS GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members always welcome. Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Coffee & snacks 6:30pm.

Please bring your regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005. http://loyalistdecorativepainters.com.

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Back-up ferry, long-term care beds among County’s priorities at conference MEETINGS, from page 1

“That is where it would be very beneficial to us because we've done that,” he said.

Quaiff said Prince Edward County has been fiscally prudent and should be rewarded for doing a good job financially.

“We'll be able to tackle things, perhaps, like highway 49. Going forward I'm certain we'll find infrastructure is back on a more sustained and predictable path now,” he said.

Quaiff said the province's Connecting Links funding

will also be increased. It will go from $15 million in 2015 to $20 million in 2016-2017. That funding will be increased to $30 million by 2018-2019.

Outside of infrastructure talk, the mayor said he's had a busy week.

Quaiff met twice with Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca. Once was to discuss County Rd. 49 and the other to discuss the Glenora ferry.

Quaiff said he's hoping for good news regarding the ferry today.

“We're hoping that in the (provincial) budget Thursday that it'll be announced that

we'll see funding for the purchase of another ferry,” he said.

He said if the money is committed it would take about two years to get a new ferry in service. The new ferry would be docked in Bath and would be used to service Amherst Island and Wolfe Island when any mandatory repairs are required on their regular ferries. This would mean the county's second ferry wouldn't be called away and would prevent a recurrence of last year when the service was down to one vessel during the busy summer

season.

Additionally, Quaiff met with associate minister of health and long-term care Dipika Damerla to discuss “lack of communication” with the ministry's capital investment branch.

“I'm hopeful we may hear something out of that branch relatively soon,” he said. “We spoke about the need of securing some long-term care beds for the redevelopment of H.J. McFarland Memorial Home.”

He said the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) is still in control of 78 long-term care beds

lost with the closing of Picton Manor in 2012. He said the County will have to put together a business plan and submit it to the LHIN in order to appeal to the province for the beds.

McFarland Home currently has 84 beds while homes in the province average 194. The beds are critical to ensure the home can be financially sustainable when it has to be either retrofitted or rebuilt in 2025.

Quaiff said a decision on whether to rebuild or retrofit hasn't been made yet by council.

“We're thinking right now that it has to be a complete rebuild, but we're investigating and exploring avenues of how we approach that,” he said.

On Tuesday evening, Quaiff met with Marie-France Lalonde, parliamentary assistant to the minister of economic development, employment and infrastructure.

Quaiff said he continued to lobby for infrastructure dollars for County Rd. 49 and for water and wastewater funding.

The conference wrapped up Wednesday.

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McDonald’s introduces interactive kiosks World Day of Prayer celebration next Friday With recent changes, Picton store owner sees need for increased workforce CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Residents visiting the local McDonald's restaurant will have a chance at a truly unique experience.

The chain unveiled new “Create Your Taste” kiosks across their Ontario locations this month. Thursday marked the first day the kiosks were available for customers in Picton.

The touch-screen kiosks allow users to design their own burgers with the buns, toppings, and condiments of their own choice, as well as pay for their order with debit or credit. When dining in, customers can take a numbered locater and a McDonald's employee will deliver the food to the correct table using the new technology. Create Your Taste items are served with a presentation unlike regular menu items. Fries come in a wire basket rather than the familiar red container, and burgers are served on a platter.

As part of the same initiative McDonald's restaurants will have employees dedicated to customer experience, new cooks to take on the multitude of burger options, and servers to deliver food to tables. That's aside from regular staff.

The kiosks aren't available to drive-thru customers.

Picton McDonald's owner Dan Doyle said the new kiosks promise a more unique consumer experience while doubling order points and adding employee positions.

“Instead of having two order points, now we have four for our dine-in customers plus the drive thru still,” he said.

NEW ADDITION Picton McDonald’s owner Dan Doyle and manager Kevin McGall showcased the location’s new Create Your Taste kiosks last Thursday. The new machines allow customers to customize their meals. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

The change is just one of many McDonald's has rolled out over the past few years including additions to its coffee and bakery aspects, Doyle said.

“We've added eight new items in the bakery,” he said.

“With all of these added things, we're going to need more staff than we've ever had — we probably need to hire another 20–25 over the next four months to handle our needs.”

Picton McDonald's manager Kevin McGall said the new possibilities will give

customers a chance to look at the restaurant differently.

“It's the first chance our guests actually have to shop at McDonald's. They don't have to know what they want to order, they can come up and scroll through and see what we have,” he said.

He said the kiosks should also help the restaurant keep lines moving when the influx of summer visitors inevitably hits The kiosks were rolled out in Australia in 2014 and in the United States last year.

Christians around the globe will join in the annual World Day of Prayer celebrations next Friday.

As in past years, Prince Edward County congregations will take part in the ecumenical celebration that encompasses more than 170 countries and more than 2,000 worship communities.

The purpose of the event is to affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and both have immeasurable impact on the world.

The service has taken place annually since 1887 with women from a different country choosing the theme. This year, it was Cuba’s turn. The women of Cuba used their national flower, the white butterfly jasmine as an emblem.

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Receive me.”

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DISREPAIR, from page 1

The province recently turned down the County's funding application for 49.

Out of all the expressions of interest for funding, only 78 made it to the third phase.

Only 10 of those projects were roads. Quaiff said the province's reasoning was that the road didn't meet the criteria of critical health and safety.

“You can't tell me that there aren't critical health and safety concerns on that highway — there definitely are,” he said.

He said the state of County Rd. 49 amounts to a safety concern.

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He said the damaged road is also a hazard to municipal equipment.

“It's going to continue to do damage to our equipment, our snow plows, when the plow blade hits that,” Quaiff said. “Our workers are very, very cautious now because of the dangers on that road.”

While there's no guarantee Quaiff's plea won't fall on deaf ears, the mayor said he hopes the minister will at least revisit the item. He said he's spoken with MTO eastern regional director Kathy Moore who asked for more information on the class of the road. He said that information has been forwarded.

“They're still talking about it at least,” he said.

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“It will be a really fun event for the people of Prince Edward County and goodness knows the hospital needs equipment,” she said.

Rolinski said plans were to fundraise for new scopes next year. She said those had to be purchased early.

“The gastroscopes and colonoscopes that are in use at the county hospital are falling apart and they just can't repair them anymore — so this is very well timed,” she said.

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truck hauling salt down the road for the MTO, for example, and that flies into the windshield of an oncoming vehicle, there are going to be some serious injuries.”

He said the concrete chunks show the County's application shouldn't have been declined.

“This definitely fits the criteria,” he said. “We're going to request the minister revisit and reconsider the funding that we were denied.”

A municipal roads crew was dispatched to attempt to repair the hole. Quaiff said the municipality is going to have to look to put money into the road rather than waiting for funding from upper levels of government.

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Board’s administration to formulate response by end of week LICE, from page 2

He added the board has never excluded students at the secondary level and school boards “all around us” have adopted this policy “some of them years ago.”

“As a result of this new procedure, we are being more stringent about identifying students with pediculosis and respectfully notifying the families and connecting them with the resources they need to resolve issues,” Fisher explained. “If it continues, we have further resources and staff will assist further.

Being a “board of inclusion” and offering equitable

learning opportunities meant this procedure was necessary for the board to take and Fisher added that there was only one side represented at Monday's meeting.

“We've had all kinds of families that were having kids missing school, parents missing work. You are hearing one group of parents. There is another group of parents that we've talked to that don't want to be pulled from work, that wanted to be treated respectfully and want assistance and to be guided. The procedure is designed to help students and guide families.”

As a result of this new procedure, Fisher said the board

has been more stringent about identifying students with that issues, respectfully notifying the families and connecting them with the resources they need to resolve issues.

While the delegation may have swayed some trustees, it's difficult to say how involved the elected officials can or will be after examining the package submitted by Sinclair Monday evening.

As board spokesperson Kerry Donnell explained, Sinclair and Dunkley erroneously referred to the boards stance on 321 as a policy when, in fact, it's a procedure.

“Policies are governance related and addressed by the

board of trustees while procedures are administrative tools that deal with the day-to-day operations and procedure 321 falls under the purview of senior administration to review, guide and direct board operations,” she explained.

Board chair Dwayne Inch thanked the group for coming and presenting to the trustees, admiring the delegation's passion.

He added that senior administration would be reviewing the package and a response and direction would be formulated and delivered by the end of the week.

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The Picton Gazette County alters development fee plan to mitigate chances of appeal CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The County has decided to extend an incentive discount on development charges with a new plan of delayed payments designed to reduce the chance of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeal.

Council approved the plan at a special meeting last Wednesday.

The discount extends to developers building in areas fully and partially services by municipal water and wastewater. “At the last hour we discovered a way that we can continue to offer the 50 per cent reduction to the developers without jeopardizing a bylaw being subject to an OMB appeal,� said Mayor Robert Quaiff.

Previously, corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull told councillors the three-year trial period for the 50 per cent reduction was set to expire on March 6. Provincial legislation had just come into effect on Jan. 1, changing the rules around development charges.

In order for the discount to continue, Turnbull said, the municipality would have to give developers 60 days notice following the release of a development charges background study.

Last week Quaiff said he wanted to extend the discount and encourage growth in the

municipality while awaiting a report on information gathered at a development forum held in November. Turnbull said if council didn't comply with the 60-day notice period, it could open the municipality to an OMB appeal.

However, on Wednesday councillors heard that, under Section 27 (1) of the Development Charges Act, the municipality could utilize a delayed payment agreement in the intervening 60 days. This means that between March 6 and April 21, any developer requiring a building permit can sign the agreement. When the builder picks up a building permit in that period, the builder will pay all development fees except the development charge, which will be due April 21 after the required 60 days and after a bylaw reinstating the discount is put into force. “It won't delay developers from applying for the 50 per cent (discount),� Quaiff said.

The municipality e-mailed to developers to notify them of the intent, he said. “That's one way of still being able to support the developers and not risk the municipality to an OMB appeal,� he said.

Council is still awaiting the results of the mayor's development forum. He said there is a small element of risk for developers as council could still decide to alter or other-

wise restructure the County's incentive program based on the results of the report. “There is a little element of risk because council, at the end of the day, could say we're not going to waive the 50 per cent,� he said. “There is that element of risk, but I'm very, very hopeful that that's not going to happen.�

Quaiff said that report is nearing completion and is in draft form. He said it looks as if the municipality will strike an ad-hoc committee with the purpose of focusing on development. “We've come up with the terms of reference and we're going to be dealing with that on March 8,� he said. “It looks as though we'll have an ad hoc committee formed to address the current situation with the development and connection fees.�

He said the committee will have plenty to discuss. The full scope of the committee will be determined by council, but Quaiff said that discussion could include combining development fees and connection charges, waiving connection fees or leaving them separate. “We don't know until we get that committee struck,� he said. “There will be representatives from the public and there will be representatives from the developers out there that will sit on this. We'll get their input and their feedback.�

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The Picton Gazette

Taking care of your feet is important to maintain health, support, and mobility Most people take their feet for granted. Our feet are vital to health and mobility, carrying us an average of 115,000 miles in a lifetime. No wonder foot problems are common. As people older, these problems can get worse and it is especially important to care for your feet. In older people, foot problems can mean the difference between needing longterm care and being able to live at home.

Feet are designed to perform two major functions:

support and mobility. The heel of the foot serves as a firm pedestal for standing and the toes and the front of the foot are used primarily for walking. The flexibility and strength of our feet affect how we walk which in turn affects our posture and how we carry our weight. Neglected feet which become stiff and weak can cause backache, leg cramps and fatigue.

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Basic foot care is very important. Soaking and examining your feet, cutting your toe nails regularly etc. Older adults often find this very difficult due to other physical problems or just the aging process itself.

If you need assistance with your foot care contact the Community Care for Seniors.

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Community Care sponsors foot-care clinics with registered nurses who have special training in foot care providing the service. If you need assistance with your foot care contact Community Care at 613-4767493. Foot Care clinics are held in Picton, Rossmore and Wellington. The fee is $20 per person and appointments are necessary. The first visit is $25

TAX RETURNS START MARCH 1

INFO FOR SENIORS Debbie MacDonald Moynes

Community Care is once again completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60-plus whose single income is $30,000 or lower or whose household income is $40,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program.

Volunteers have been trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete Income Tax Returns for eligible clients. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. For information call 613-476-7493.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Picton Gazette

ROOFING

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aUto PaRtS, new and used auto parts, tires. Napanee Auto Recycling Inc. Call Dan, 613-354-3838. gREat vEHiClES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

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

wantED

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

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

EMPloyMEnt wantED

a wintER Day is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 inDooR MaSonRy. Pointing; parging; concrete work; stone, brick & block work; repairs. Call George, 613-393-2144 or 343-263-0027

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

Call for pick up

613-476-1621

(previously Harrison’s Auto Wreckers)

TOP PRICES PAID!

• Scrap Metals • Sell Used Parts • Pick Up Cars & Trucks

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276 County Road 25

613-476-2979 (10 Minutes from Picton)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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

2 bEDRooM house in Picton, large yard in quiet neighbourhood. Looking for long term tenant, references required. $1100 monthly plus first and last. Available April 1. Please call 613-827-5252 or 613-645-2151.

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

3 bEDRooM house,12 Lake St. $1000/mo, first / last / references, available April 1st 613-476-4332.

ClEan anD sunny duplex on the harbour, one large and 2 small bedrooms. Fridge & stove included.

Rent negotiable. Available April 1st.

Credit check & references required. mypictonhouse@gmail.com faiRway aPaRtMEntS, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $995 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613438-1611 fURniSHED 1 bedroom apartment in Prince Edward County. Everything included except telephone and internet. 15 minutes to Belleville and Trenton. $775 monthly. 613-9698196 nEw nEwly renovated lower-level flat, 2 blocks from Picton Main Street. Beautiful, open concept kitchen/dining,living room with quartz counters, stainless dishwasher, fridge, stove, and convection microwave. Separate entrance with French doors, large windows above grade. Two bedrooms with large closets. Linen closet. Double walk-in shower. Washer and dryer.

1 parking space.

Includes water. Hydro and gas extra. Utility bills will be very low due to new insulation, new windows, and state of the art, high efficiency gas-fired hotwater heating system. First and last rent required, and references. $1,100 per month, call 613-8494536. nEwly REnovatED main floor flat 2 blocks from Main Street Picton. Open concept kitchen/dining room with quartz counters, stainless dishwasher, fridge, stove and convection microwave. Pantry. Large, bright living-room. Two bedrooms, large closets. Double walk-in shower. Linen closet. Laundry room/mud room with washer and dryer, utility sink, and exit to deck.

Front deck. 2 parking spaces. Includes water. Hydro and gas extra.

Utility bills will be very low due to new insulation, new windows, and state of the art, high efficiency gasfired hot-water heating system. First and last rent required, and references. $1,500 per month, call 613849-4536

foR REnt

DUPlEx, gRoUnD floor, private driveway, 3 bedroom, livingroom, large kitchen with stove, fridge, dishwasher, laundry room with washer/dryer, $950 mo. includes water /sewer. Heat and hydro extra.

First/last/references, non-smk, no pets, available April 1. Apply to Advertiser Box 835 c/o The Picton Gazette 267 Main St. Picton On K0K 2T0.

HElP wantED

baitlEy faRMS Ltd. seeking farm labourer. Cow calf/feedlot/and cash crop farm operation just outside Wellington. Must have valid driver’s license and own transportation. AZ or DZ license an asset. Previous cattle handling experience an asset.

Must be available to work weekends if required and flexible hours. Only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted. Mail resumes to: Baitley Farms, 440 Danforth Rd, R.R. 1 Wellington K0K 3L0 or phone 613-921-9626 CERtifiED PSw accepting clients.

10 years experience specializing in personal home care, respite, meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping. Respectfully Yours, T. Conners, 613-743-2010

Hendrik van der Bij Enterprises

is looking to hire an experienced Farm & Construction Equipment Technician.

Please email for detailed job description.

Full time position.

Salary negotiable.

All applications considered, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please send resume to bethvdby@gmail.com

SEaSonal faRM Labourer, May to November 2016. Duties include planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. Full time 6 days a week. Must have own transportation. Wage $11.25 per hour. Send resume to bsvader@gmail.com.

Join the Subway team in a fun, fast paced environment.

Competitive wages.

Experience an asset but not a must.

Drop resume to 166 Main Street Picton.

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

HElP wantED

vinEyaRD faRM Worker. Experienced vineyard worker required for Closson Chase Vineyards. Duties include crop maintenance to end of harvest from mid May to end of October. Applicant needs to be familiar with equipment, be self-motivated, responsible and have a high school diploma. Please fax resumes to 613-399-1618.

bUSinESS SERviCES

RODGER ANDERSON

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SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM

FREE ESTIMATES

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476-6717

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

Stump Grinding Tree Trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully Insured 15 years Experience

Glenn Guernsey

613-476-3757

Pellet Stoves Service Maintenance

613-476-7214

Myatt’s Heating

CoMing EvEnt

St. Patrick’s Tea & Bazaar

Picton United Church Wed. March 16th 1:30pm $7/person Homemade Baked Goodies Delicious Chicken Pot Pies Treasures New & Old

Reservations Jen 613-476-3763 Take Out Available 613-476-6050

CaRD of tHanKS

The family of the late Gordon Archie Cole would like to express our sincere thanks to our friends, neighbours and relatives for flowers, cards, e-mail, phone calls, visits and donations made in memory of Gord.

A special thanks to Dr. Haigh, Dr. Koval, Dr. Whattam, and their wonderful supportive staff for the kindness and care they gave to Gord.

Many thanks to the staff of Prince Edward Family Health Team for their friendship and support, for all the programs Gord attended. Gord will always be remembered for his witty saying and great sense of humour. Always remembered and never forgotten. Ruth, Penny, Rick and Families.

The family of the late John Miller would like to express our sincere thanks to friends and family for all their phone calls, visits, condolences, gifts and for just being there for us. Special thank you to the PSW’s for their compassionate care given to John during his journey, you guys are the best. Special thanks to all my children for all the help. Love you all. Florence Miller & family.

MEMoRiaMS

DiCKSon, Kevin. April 1, 1964 February 27, 2011 Brian My mind still talks to you My heart still looks for you My soul releases you.

Irene.

SPECial notiCES

in MEMoRiaM 1896- 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of 3 majestic sugar maple trees in Cherry Valley on January 27, 2016.

They were born in the village at least 120 years ago and were always a mainstay providing shade and protection for all who passed through.

They will be missed.

Val and Al MacDonald and family

Join Us

Pregnancy Crisis Centre of PEC "A Year in Review" Fundraiser Friday, March 4, 2016, 7 - 9 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church 240 Main Street, Bloomfield Coffee and Dessert served No Cost - Donation Only

Kevin Robert Dickson

April 1, 1964 - February 27, 2011 In loving memory of our beloved son.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without.

Where the best is yet to be.

Love, Mom and Dad

MEMORIAMS

MEMORIAM

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DEATH

DEATH

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AUCTIONS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016 - 1:00 P.M.

Kevin Robert Dickson

April 1, 1964 - February 27, 2011 In memory of my brother.

How well I do remember All the special times we had As we were raised side by side Sharing good times, sharing bad.

Sometimes we would disagree But always made up in the end But as we grew to be adults We became the best of friends.

Then you heard the voice of Jesus Gently calling from on high He was holding out his loving arms But I could not say “good bye”.

So I said “see you later” Dear brother wait for me In the beauty of God’s Heaven Where the best is yet to be.

Till we meet again dear brother All our love, Colleen, Owen, Ashleigh and Jordan.

HARRISON, Robert.

August 26/48- Feb 27/15 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me” With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, we cold not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working mechanic hands now rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

Love Darlene, Jennifer, Larissa & family.

HARRISON, Robert. In loving memory of a wonderful father and poppa.

Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again Love Larissa, Luc and Aidryauna HOBSON, Freda.

Gates of memories will never close.

How much we miss you no one knows.

Days will pass away into years and we will think about those memories in silent tears.

Love you always, your family.

MINAKER, Jim. In loving memory of a dear brother, who passed away February 25, 2006.

The face I loved is now laid low His loving voice is still The hand so often clasped in mine Lies now in death’s cold chill I often sit and think of him When I am all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own.

Always remembered by sister & brother-in-law and Minaker family.

STEVENSON, Greta Anne.

What I would not give to clasp her hand Her dear, sweet face to see; To hear her voice, to see her smile, That meant so much to me.

You left behind an aching heart, That loved you most sincere.

I never did, nor never will Forget you, mother dear.

Loving you always and forever Mom, Your family

Madeline Mulkeen

April 13, 1946 - March 4, 2015 Lovingly remembered by her partner Terry Graham and her son Ivan.

Cherished by her sister Annette and brother-in-law Stuart .

Still in the hearts of fellow volunteers at Hospice PEC and the Glenora United Church Family.

DEATHS

LEAVITT, Basil “Shorty “

Peacefully at Hallowell House, Picton on January 12th, 2016. Predeceased by wife June and daughter Wendy. Sadly missed by his children Jake (Donna), Rick (Angela), Tracy (Stanley Wirth) and grandchildren Justin, Nathan, Noah, Celia, Greg, Ashly, Derrick, Soephia and Arona. Dear brother of Victor Leavitt (Darlene). A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton

WALKER (nee Jarvis), Elizabeth (Betty) Ann

Suddenly passed away at Kristus Darzs Latvian Home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 81.

Beloved mother of David (Marilyn), Paul, Grace (late James), Rebecca (Phil), and Rachael. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by her siblings Kyrene (Carl), Johan (Sven), Wayne (Margaret), and Nancy (Reuben) and predeceased by Macolm, Dianne, Sheila, and David. As per Betty’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no memorial service.

Donations can be made in Betty’s memory to The War Amps.

HILL, Margaret Rachel (nee Wagg)

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Monday February 22, 2016, Margaret Hill, in her 89th year, passed away to join her late husband Ross Hill. Loving mother of Veola (Harold) of Nepean, Joyce of Belleville, Faye (Ben) of Trenton, Alene (Garth) of Ajax and Dorothy (Ed) of Bloomfield.

Loving grandma of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy Wagg of Stouffville, Fred Woodland (Eleanor) of Uxbridge and the late Reta Assinck, Betty Morgan and Eunice Caulfield.

Sister-in-law of Bill and Jackie Hill of Lindsay. Margaret will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Friday February 26th at 2:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 12 noon until service time. Pastor Gregg Lawson officiating. Spring Interment in Sophiasburgh Cemetery.

If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam

SWEET, Boyde Alexander

Suddenly at his home on Tuesday February 16th, 2016. Boyde Sweet, at the age of 81. Loving companion of Eleanor Devries.

Predeceased by his parents Harold and Elsie and by his brother Lorne. Remembered fondly by Eleanor’s children Sharon (Jim McLean) of Hamilton, Janet (Jorge Fernandez) of Cambridge and Sally (Marc LaPorte) of Kingston and her grandchildren Katie, Scott, Alex, Nicholas, Rebecca, Danielle and Nicole. A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in the spring. If desired, donations to Glenwood Cemetery or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated in memory of Boyde.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Rest in Peace

Funeral Home

ANTIQUES, MODERN & COLLECTABLES AUCTION SALE AT NAPANEE LIONS HALL FEATURING: Picton 6 gal churn & 2 gal jug; Star Wars items; Supertest pieces; military items; Dinky toys; Playboy, LIFE (Marilyn Munroe) & MAD magazines; vintage radios; Barbie dolls & clothing; advertising signs; local calenders; History of Camden Twp 1800-1968; mannequin bust; quantity of collectables; china, glass, Jadite goblets, Pyrex bowls; stain glass lamp; bar fridge; new shop vac; very partial list.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM, VERY PARTIAL LISTING, VIEWING - 12 NOON Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures and complete listing, please go to www.lambertauctions.ca DON’T FORGET THE HOUSE AUCTION FEBRUARY 27TH - 11 A.M. 28 YEOMANS ST.

THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2016

BEGINNING AT 4PM - PREVIEW SALE DAY FROM 3PM ESTATE AUCTION SALE To be held at the Napanee Lions Club hall on Centre St. in the town of Napanee Ont. The hall can be reached from Hwy. 401 by taking the Hwy. 41 interchange at Napanee and proceeding south on Hwy. 41 (Centre St.), through the town, over the Napanee River, through the next set of traffic lights and proceed approximately 100 yards on your left to the auction site.

We have been instructed by the Ontario Trustee, to sell the partial contents of Ted Buck, late of the City of Kingston, by unreserved public auction. In addition we will offer the partial contents of a Westlake Ont., family home.

Consisting of: a collection of contemporary comic books (approx.. 50 albums including 2 volumes of Classics), each in plastic sleeves and bound in albums and in pristine condition.

Approx.. 200 DVD movies in cases, older model computer games and game cartridges, LP records, a variety of stereo components, a 42 inch flat screen TV, two Laser Disc players (one new in box) and approx. 60 Laser discs of movies, 1970’s Gibbard dining room suite, several occasional tables dating from the 1890’s to the 1970’s, a refinished Hoosier cupboard, crock, Bennington bowl, a number of RS Prussia dishes, a miniature milk glass coal oil lamp, collectible Marylyn Monroe figures, “Daisy” pump action bb gun with wooden stock, two antique cane back rockers, contemporary sculptures, hand tools, a nearly new Ariens Sno-tek snow blower with a 28 inch clearing width and a 9 1/2 hp motor, a gas powered lawn mower, electric pole saw, electric grass whip, three wall units, display cabinets, paintings and prints, table and floor lamps, 1960’s chrome and teak boardroom table, office chairs, filing cabinets, two wool area rugs, 1950’s walnut Spinet desk, plus many more items too numerous to list.

Terms: Cash, cheque with two forms of ID, Visa, MasterCard and Interac.

Auctioneers Note: there will not be a buyer’s premium applied to this sale.

Auctioneers: Tim Potter and Brad Snider TIM POTTER AUCTION SERVICES 1049 Simmons Rd. Odessa Ont. K0H 2H0 (613) 386-3635

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH

R. HARVEY THOMPSON

Passed away suddenly at his home in Bloomfield on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016.

R. Harvey Thompson. In his 68th year. Beloved son of the late Evelyn and George Thompson.

Harvey will be sadly missed by his many cousins, especially his dear cousin Caroline Henry. Harvey loved his community and supported it through his work as a councillor.

He managed the Wellington LCBO, beautifully played the organ and had a deep appreciation of all types of music.

He will be fondly remembered by his many friends. Friends called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Friday, February 19th from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A private family funeral service was held with Reverend Steve Spicer officiated.

Spring Interment Hicksite Cemetery, Bloomfield. In keeping with Harvey’s love of his cats, memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated.

Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

AUCTIONS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Round single pedestal oak table/2 leaves and 4 chairs, oak china cabinet, oak sideboard/mirror, double pedestal desk & chair, antique treadle sewing machine, chesterfield & chair (like new), Lazy boy chair, 2 Victorian style chairs, wing back chair, assorted chairs, antique hall table, press back leather bottom rocker, cedar chest, washstand, dome top trunk, 3 drawer chest/ mustache pulls & tilt mirror, single bed, double beds, dressers & chests of drawers, qty. of cranberry, milk glass, carnival and press glass, elephant figurines, series of Franklin Mint horse breed plates, old hand made quilts, several Franklin Mint precision die cast cars, old 2 bottle Coca cola box, washboard, collector plates, piano rolls, dolls, berry boxes, old pail bench, prints, antique woven rug, numerous other smalls, small hand power tools, wooden barrel, small shop & garden tools, fishing rods & reels, small amt. of tackle, wheelbarrow, lawn furniture & many more pieces.

Watch the web site for detailed list & photos.

DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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

AT 10:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE - ALAN AND JACQUIE HAMILTON 628 ZION ROAD, R.R.# 2 STIRLING, ONT. 13 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn WEST onto Zion Road for 3 miles.

John Deere 5065 4 wd diesel tractor with John Deere 563 front end loader, cab- 750 hours – like new condition; John Deere 3130 2 wd diesel tractor with cab- 8000 hrs – good running condition; John Deere 8200 double disc seed drill with grass seed box, New Holland 488 9ft haybine, New Holland 310 small square baler with thrower, New Holland 718 forage harvester with 2 row corn head, New Holland 770W hay pick up, New Holland 56 side delivery rake, New Holland 155 single axle manure spreader with hydraulic tailgate and single beater, Bruns 275 bushel gravity grain box on Horst 12 ton double reach wagon, Kverneland 4 furrow semi mount plow with spring reset, Little Giant 40 ft hay/grain elevator, Allis Chalmers 2300 12 ft tandem disc, Allis Chalmers 1200 14 ft trail type cultivator with levelers, Bear Cat 10 ft cultipacker, 18 ft steel bale thrower wagon and racks with steel mesh floor, Dion forage wagon with triple beaters on 10 ton running gear, flat bed hay wagon, 4 ton wagon running gear, John Deere 7 ft 3 point hitch scraper blade, steel stone boat, homemade 2 wheel utility trailer, set of drags, round feeder, calf feeder head rail, 4” x 10’ grain auger, 16 ft farm gates, John Deere 320 riding lawn mower with 48” mower deck, Honda 125 M 3 wheel ATV, John Deere lawn sweeper, Ryobi high pressure washer, Stihl gas power grass /brush trimmer, portable air compressor, quantity of 1’ and 2” rough cut cedar lumber, antique wheel barrow handle scales, antique fanning mill, INCLUSIONS 1980 Mack farm truck with 289 engine, 10 speed trans, 20 ft commodities dump box with rear barn doors- running conditionsells as is; 1977 Mack farm truck with 289 engine, 10 speed trans, 20 ft commodities dump box with rear barn doors- running condition-sells as is few small articles.

EQUIPMENT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

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The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage.

Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for summer students. To be considered for a student position you must be: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • A minimum of age 16 • Registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year.

2016 vacancies are as follows: Corporate Services & Finance: Finance & Revenue Representative (1) Human Resources Representative (1)

Enginering, Development & Works: Comunity Development: Water & Wastewater Labourers (2) Sr. Museum Assistants (5) Roads Labourers (8) Jr. Museum Assistants (3) Parking / By-Law (2) 2 Part-time - May-August Facilities Labourers (6) 1 Full-time - July & August General qualifications: • Safety conscious • Able to work both as part of a team and independently as required • Customer service focused • Some positions require the following; • Valid Clas “Gâ€? driver’ licence and certified safety footwear • Proof of a satisfactory Criminal background check/ Vulnerable Sector Screening Check

AMost student positions start early May until the end of August. The starting hourly rate ranges from $11.25 - $13.89; depending on the position. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please forward your cover letter and resume, or complete our student application form (available online), indicating the summer position(s) you are applying for, by 4:00 pm on March 11, 2016 to careers@pecounty.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call 613-476-2148 ext. 223.

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

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT - ASSISTANT CURATOR

The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage.

Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the contract position of Assistant Curator for a duration of seven (7) months. Reporting directly to the Head Curator, the Assistant Curator will provide curatorial and administrative support for the day-to-day aspects related to the seasonal operations of the Museums; collections, planning, development, research, including the implementation of the Strategic Plan.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Post-secondary education in Museum studies with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Ability to undertake self-directed tasks and work independently and within a team environment as required • Excellent communication skills with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment at all times • Proven ability to multitask and proactively manage competing priorities, with organizational skills necessary to meet tight deadlines under pressure • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders • Knowledge and experience of cash handling procedures and best practices • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, web applications, social media platforms, desktop publishing, and other related databases; experience with Past Perfect preferred • Valid “Gâ€? Driver’s licence • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check

The current annualized salary range for this contract position is $50,600 to $61,482 as per Band 1 of the Non-Union By-law Compensation Grid. Please direct your application prior to 9:00am on March 9, 2016 to careers@pecounty.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 4762148 ext. 223.

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

HOCKEY PECI beats Bayside to reach Bay of Quinte semifinal 23

PICTON GAZETTE

“Maker of Small Appliances”

Factory Outlet Open 9am-3pm Weekdays As happyas I was on Friday,I was equallydisappointed Sunday...a series of undisciplined, stupid penalties really cost us and let Trenton back into the game.

-Dukes coach MartyAbrams

Sports

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Wellington comes back to beat Stouffville, squanders early lead against Trenton

Dukes hold narrow cushion over Aurora after win, loss JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Wellington Dukes saw both sides of a comeback this weekend.

As the hockey club grinds out the end of its 2015-2016 OJHL regular schedule, Wellington (31-19-3) spotted the visiting Stouffville Spirit a 3-0 lead through the opening ten minutes of Friday nights game before coming back and downing the visitors 5-3.

Two nights later, the Dukes outplayed the Trenton Golden Hawks in the opening frame and shot out to a 2-0 lead before the top team in the OJHL got on track and doubled up on the Dukes 4-2.

Anytime the Dukes lose a round in the Battle of Quinte it's a tough blow but making the loss even that more upsetting for the hockey club was that event with a single point out of Sunday's game, Wellington could have locked down fourth spot in the Northeastern Conference and opened round one of their 2016 playoff march at the Essroc Arena.

With possession of the tie break over the fifth-place Aurora in hand and a two-

point cushion, Wellington still controls their own fortune and a win or a tie over Whitby on Friday evening will settle the matter regardless of what the Tigers do with their final two games.

But a split will have to do for Wellington for now who showed resiliency in dominating Stouffville in the final 50 minutes Friday and complacency in letting their foot off the gas pedal against Trenton on Sunday.

Dukes coach Marty Abrams said his club's play this weekend left hime elated and frustrated.

“Even when we were down 3-0 to Stouffville, we had the puck an awful lot for being down that much. We stuck with the game plan and it was nice to see us get rewarded for doing so,” Abrams said. “As happy as I was on Friday I was equally disappointed on Sunday. We had an opportunity to continue to play our game and I thought a series of undisciplined, stupid penalties really cost us and let Trenton back into the game.”

See DUKES, page 22

BIG BLAST Wellington defenceman Justin Bean gets a shot off

during his club’s 5-3 win over Stoufville Friday night. Bean had three assists in the win for the Dukes who look to lock down fourth place this Friday against Whitby. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Titans’ pressure too much for Panthers Juniors turn in strong effort in Bay of Quinte final, but St. Theresa wins title 33-19 ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Over the course of time, intense pressure will soften even the hardest resolve.

The St. Theresa Titans demonstrated that natural law Saturday as they overcame the PECI Junior Basketball Panthers' best game plan to win the Bay of Quinte Conference junior championship 33-19 at St. Paul Secondary School in Trenton.

In the first quarter, the underdog Panthers set the tone playing a possession offence that featured safe, perimeter passing. They didn't make many high-risk passes, choosing instead to grab points when they could and run clock at all times. It was working as they trailed 5-4 after eight minutes.

During the second, however, the Titans managed to open the game up a bit on offence.

By scoring baskets, they were able to establish their dynamite full-court press. It caused the Panthers fits.

Led by the energy of relentless guard Vince Facturanan, who put up five points in short order — all the product of quick transitions, the Titans opened up a sevenpoint lead by the break.

"When we kept control of the ball, they had a tough time scoring. When we turned it over, they scored pretty easily," said Panthers coach Rob Garden. "You don't get any space. When you play in a league where 90 per cent of the teams don't play any defence, that's tough to prepare for."

The defence was so stifling, the Panthers got firsthalf points from just two players. Brodie Byford had four in the first quarter, then Jack MacCool added five in the next stanza.

"When only two guys are scoring in the entire first half, that's not going to win you championships. It's something we're going to have to address with our guys," Garden said.

HANGING ON Panthers centre Brodie Byford protects the ball against the aggressive defence of St. Theresa Titans Vince Facturanan (10) and Rorey Kehoe as Byford’s PECI teammate Braeden Kelly looks on Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The coach noted after Byford got free for his baskets down low early, the Titans also ratcheted up the pressure he saw to levels he wasn't familiar with.

"Brodie battled hard," he said. "When he touched the ball down there, they tripleteamed him. That's the first time he's ever seen that."

The Panthers got some chances during the third quarter, but had trouble finding the basket. Meanwhile, the Titans continued to find the range, opening up their lead to a comfortable 13point cushion. With the game looking almost beyond reach, something started to click again for PECI. In the fourth quarter, they

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got more aggressive. Guard Devon Wilton started pushing the offence up court with authority. Braeden Kelly began to make his presence known with some big stops on defence that gave the team energy. They lifted their game to face St. Theresa's intensity.

"It was almost as if in the fourth quarter, they weren't playing afraid any more.

Guys were taking risks and trying to score — guys like Ben Wells and Braeden, guys who were scoring all year but looked tentative in the first half."

Again, in the final stanza, the Panthers played the powerhouse Titans tight, outscored by a single point.

The battle impressed Garden, who acknowledged winning would be a stretch.

"We knew it would take a miracle and we'd have to play a near-perfect game to beat them," he said. "We had a goal and that was improving on the last time we played them. We were happy with the effort and we were happy with the outcome.That was a good step forward for us."

The final represented a major improvement over three previous meetings with the Titans, whom Garden said his team hopes to emulate in the tenacity department.

Facturanan led all scorers with 12 points. Byford was the Panthers' top scorer with six.

On Wednesday, the Panthers punched their ticket to the final with a 52-16 win over Nicholson at home. The second quarter proved to be the difference as PECI pounced for 25 points.

"Our defence came to life.

We started to get more aggressive with our traps and we stole the ball a few times," Garden said. "I bet we reeled off about 12 straight points and the guys didn't let off all game."

That night the Panthers used a similar successful formula to that used by the Titans Saturday as garden noted the Crusaders really couldn't match their fullcourt pressure defence.

Byford led scorers with 15 points. Wells had 10, MacCool eight, and Kelly, six.

The Panthers will host games for the AAA-level COSSA championships this Friday. the juniors will face Cobourg in the semifinal at noon and if they win, they'll advance to the final at 4 p.m.

The seniors, who fell to Nicholson in the Bay of Quinte semifinal, will also host a semifinal at 1:30 p.m.

If they win, they'll play in the final at 6 p.m. at St. Theresa.

Garden said he believes the juniors should have a good chance to compete.

"St. Theresa played both teams and beat them. We know if we play well, we can beat them," he said.

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Trenton would add an insurance goal late.

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Down 3-0, Wellington went to work on the power play and it was OJHL leading scorer Luc Brown firing home a power-play goal with 3:03 left in the frame to give his club some life.

Just before the end of the period, Wellington struck again as Tyler Burnie for struck for his 16th of the season to make it 3-2.

In the second, Wellington

would bomb away at the Spirit cage, sending 18 volleys Aaron Taylor's way with Wellington getting rewarded at 12:05 when Shaw Boomhower broke to the Stouffville net.

With a defender draped overtop of him, Boomhower drew a delayed penalty but it went uncalled as he picked the lower glove side on Taylor Wellington would continue to hold the balance of play in the third and it was Ben Sokay blasting home the game winner inside ten minutes left to move the Dukes ahead to stay at 4-3.

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By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture - February 12, 2016

Ontario farmers have taken the Premier’s Agri-Food Growth Challenge to heart. We’re embracing the drive to double our sector’s annual growth rate and create 120,000 jobs by 2020.

Farmers and Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members are working hard every day to grow our farm businesses, create new market opportunities and identify areas that impede or restrict our growth as an industry.

Part of OFA’s role is to identify opportunities and restrictions that exist in our industry. Too often, barriers are overlooked.

Barriers such as red tape, uninformed decisions and funding cuts prevent Ontario farms from seizing growth opportunities. That’s why OFA regularly consults with our grassroots member representatives through our resolution process and our Policy Advisory Council (PAC) to identify and discuss these issues.

Sometimes barriers to growth are driven by municipalities, and this is one of the main topics at OFA’s recent PAC meeting.

This issue was first brought to OFA through a resolution at our annual general meeting and discussed further at a recent PAC meeting for further grassroots member input. Several barriers were identified by the 104-member PAC that impede agricultural growth in Ontario’s municipalities. Three of these areas identified were planning, economic development and community engagement. The number one challenge identified

by OFA members is the lack of understanding of farm practices and the realities of living near farming neighbours. There is a role for farmers and municipalities to make a difference on this issue. We, as farmers have a role to advocate and share the good news story of what modern farming is today. Municipal leaders have a responsibility to learn and understand what the agricultural industry is all about – an industry that drives our rural economy and feeds our province. OFA will be developing a recommended “best practices” checklist for municipalities to encourage local agricultural support.

Many policies impacting the agri-food sector are established by provincial and federal governments. But there are still plenty of decisions being made at municipal levels that can support agriculture. Land use policies, taxation and development charges, financial support and community engagement are all opportunities for municipalities to support agricultural economic development in their communities.

Farmers may be a minority in Ontario’s rural communities, but our impact is big and agriculture is poised for growth.

Municipalities are essential for agricultural economic development. We need municipalities to lend their support to Ontario agriculture and agri-food businesses, so we can all grow, prosper and meet the Premier’s challenge.

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Panthers reach league semifinal by edging Bayside 4-3 ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The PECI Girls Hockey Panthers reached the final four in the Bay of Quinte Conference for a second straight year, prevailing 4-3 in a see-saw affair against the Bayside Red Devils.

Celina Fox put the Panthers ahead for good with 4:17 left in the game as she carried the puck around the back of the Red Devils goal and managed to tuck it in past goalie Victoria Van Slyke.

The goal was Fox's second of the third period, the other coming just two minutes prior with a shot that just snuck inside the post. Sam Ward assisted on both goals.

Early on in the game, it appeared as though the Panthers were going to carry the play in the quarter-final contest Thursday. PECI opened the scoring just before the three-minute mark of the first period when Kendra Manion found Ward streaking through the middle of the ice.

Her pass connected and Ward went in alone to bury the puck through the five-hole.

The Panthers also got the only goal of the second period as Alex Staley dumped the puck in on goal from just inside the blue line. They swarmed the net with KelliAnne Maycock and Marion

GETTING AHEAD Panthers forward Celina Fox carries the puck around the net as part of her game-winning wraparound attempt Thursday as Bayside goaltender Victoria Van Slyke watches her preparations to jam the post. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

PECI coach Laurie Spencer getting their sticks on the puck before Staley snuck into said she was pleased with the the scramble and converted way her team went to the hightraffic areas to find success.

40 seconds in.

"This is the first time this The Red Devils made a game of it in the third period, however. Lindsay Reid got them on the board within the first two minutes on a powerplay effort. With just under six minutes to play, the Devils' Aaliyah Sweet swept up the puck near her own blue line and out skated all of the Panthers defenders before beating Panthers' goalie Taylor Snider with a low, hard shot.

Just 22 seconds later, Reid kept the momentum going by bursting wide down the left wing and cutting back toward the net for a goal.

season we were putting pucks on net and driving to the net to come up with rebounds.

We put it in a couple of times on those plays," she said.

Spencer credited Bayridge for a strong game and the Panthers for bouncing back.

"Bayside played well today and our girls matched it," she said. "The girls always play better against better teams."

The Panthers will play in the semifinal tomorrow at 10:30 in Trenton against the second-seed East Northumberland Dragons. Each team beat the other earlier this season. The other semifinal sees perennial top-seed St. Theresa against Moira. With some success, the Panthers hope to advance to COSSA for a second consecutive season.

Peewees oust Napanee to advance

It wasn't a straight sweep, but the Kerr Construction Peewee BB Kings overcame the Napanee Stars en route to a birth in the OMHA semifinal.

Poised to move past the Stars Friday night at the Strathcona Paper Centre up four points to none, the Kings had to play comeback on the hosts to gain a valuable split of Game 3.

Down 1-0 inside of five minutes left in the contest, Wyatt Slade found Austin Bryans with 1:23 left in the game to knot the affair at 1-1.

Neither team would score in the extra session, meaning that the Kings moved to within a point of moving on at 5-1.

On Saturday in Picton, the Kings would punch their ticket to the next round with a 3-2

win. Ryan Cunningham had a goal and an assist while Cole Lavender also tallied.

Slade would provide the game and series winner with help from Hayden Legere.

The Kings will now face the Huntsville Jr. Otters with a berth to the Ontario championships on the line.

Huntsville has home ice advantage thank to winning the coin flip. An updated Kings playoff schedule will be posted at www.pecmha.com when the contract between to the two minor hockey associations is finalized. Action is expected to start this weekend although it remains unclear where Game 1 will be played.

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VILLAGE OF DEMORESTVILLE - Formerly a duplex now a spacious single family home with 2 driveways and 2 garages situated on a large lot. Some work needed to reach it's full potential. $152,500 MLS 550420093

GLENORA ROAD - Custom-built, all brick bungalow with town water. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space on main floor plus 1,500 sq. ft. on lower level. $325,000 MLS 550740150

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613-476-6553

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1350s sq.ft. professional building with large waiting / reception room. $235,000 MLS 550710008

4 Maitland St $205,000 MLS® 550730094

3500sq.ft. bungalow on 2.5 acres close to Belleville. $429,000 MLS 403620170

774 cty Rd 1 $239,000 MLS® 550560097

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PICTON Beautifully restored century home in Picton with in-law rental apartment. $699,000 MLS 550620103

50 Belleville St $259,900 MLS® 550320074

12.2 acres with barn and 3 bed, 1.5 bath home. Needs TLC. $179,000 MLS 550850127

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Bright and spacious 3 BR Wellington home with views of Lake Ontario & West Lake! Great family neighbourhood with fenced yard. $252,500

Beautiful custom built 3 BR home with 40 acres tucked along the Bay of Quinte!

Gardens galore! Great fishing! Farm land yourself or severable! $464,500

Rare! 3.74 acre waterfront!

Beach! Waterfalls! 2 storey home, C. 1782 log cabin.

Huge boathouse with loft!

Protected cove & seawall for your yacht! $999,999

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

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WATERFRONT

PRIVATE WATERFRONT $849,000 Immaculate waterfront home with beautifully landscaped property. This unique California style of home architecture is modern and clean.

MLS®550130232

WATERFRONT

ADOLPHUS REACH $474,900 The view of Long Reach and Adolphus Reach is spectacular from this 3,000 sq. ft. of living space waterfront bungalow located on over 2 acres on the high shore. MLS®QR21507464

5 MINUTES TO THE SANDBANKS $249,900 Full brick spacious country bungalow on landscaped lot with mature trees, shrubs and lovely perennial gardens. Spacious family room.

MLS®550760247

RENTAL INCOME $324,900 In the heart of the County this century home features 3 bedrooms/2 baths in main house & private 1 bedroom apartment. Great highway visibility for home based business. Natural gas heating. MLS®550480157

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

MLS®550650303

CONDO

ELEGANT TOWNHOME LIVING $447,999 A luxury townhome with heritage inspired architecture on 3 floors with an elevator. High efficiency building with solar supplemented hot water in-floor heating & many more desirable features. MLS®QR21506801

PRIVATE OASIS $389,900 Large open modern living plan featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Lower level has huge extra room for yoga/pilates studio/workshop.

MLS®550890310

VACANT LAND

$89,000 Come to Prince Edward County and Sheba`s Island to buy the property on which to build your new home. Lots of trees for privacy.

Come and take a look!

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

Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes on either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. $141,900 MLS 550960332 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Starter home in quiet country setting ideally situated within 10 minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Has two outbuildings suitable for hobbyist or storage. A large yard, wrapped with trees, allows for private enjoyment of the above ground pool with a good lining. This home has wheelchair access and a circular drive too! $144,900 MLS QR21507214 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Looking for some acreage offering privacy in a beautiful setting? A great spot for a small hobby farm. An abandoned, early home in the County is the perfect place for building your dream home or a restoration project to the existing building. Fabulous post & beam barn that has had some work done and worthy of the completion. Perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. $158,000 MLS 550960281 Gail Forcht**

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

Lovely flooring, tall ceilings and an airy, open flow make this space very easy to live in. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities, including restaurants, shopping and dining. $224,900 MLS 550630068 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A bungalow offering one level living in an area that has so much to offer close by.

Open concept living area with propane fireplace, country sized kitchen and 3 spacious bedrooms. Set back from the road for privacy and 4 acres of assorted fruit trees with lots of room for a big garden. Double detached garage and lovely front deck. Enjoy the quiet country setting only 15 minutes to Picton - close to Waupoos, Lake on the Mountain, and many wineries, cider companies, cheese factories etc $225,000 MLS 550870069 Gail Forcht**

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

This solid 40 year old brick side-split would be the perfect fit for those looking to enter the growing and profitable summer rental market or for those who simply want to live within minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. This family home is situated on a nice level lot, offers a large living room with a cozy fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large outbuilding. This is truly a gem! $264,000 MLS QR21507389 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Fabulous cottage with spectacular panoramic views. Quiet private lane and large lot. level waterfront, great for swimming or boating! Great room with wood stove for 4-season use. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths providing room for the whole family. Currently rented seasonally as a vacation retreat. Patio, dock, and a welcoming hammock at the shore. Come enjoy a private piece of Prince Edward County waterfront! $288,000 MLS 550960162 Gail Forcht**

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

Show Stopper in Wellington! This three-bedroom/four-bathroom home sits on a beautiful treed lot surrounded by luscious greenery and vibrant perennial gardens. Attached double garage, spacious living room featuring vaulted ceiling and walkout to private deck off the kitchen with gazebo are just the beginning! Walking distance to Restaurants, Shops, School, and the Beach - The best of Prince Edward County is on your doorstep - Don’t miss out!$329,000 MLS 550330228 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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

This classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street Bloomfield since 1867. The original part of the home features a large living room and adjoining dining room. The kitchen has a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $465,000 MLS 550490022 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

In the heart of Picton, ‘The Condos on King`, will be a magnificent Arts & Craft style building retrofit. Two bedrooms, two baths with open-concept kitchen and dining are perfect for entertaining. A spacious living room with large terrace. Luxurious features, tall ceilings, bright windows and tasteful decor throughout. Buyers have opportunity to select their own finishes. Over 1600 sq.ft. of gracious living including 160 sq.ft. terrace and sunny solarium. Includes access to common room, exercise room and locker. $465,000 MLS QR160890 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Custom built, open concept home, set on 2 acres in a private setting, minutes to Picton. This home has wonderful windows, vaulted ceilings offering lots of light.

Propane fireplace in the living room with doors opening to a deck for those summer barbecues. Beautiful jatoba floors to withstand the use that they will probably see as this home was designed to entertain. Spacious master bedroom with ensuite and walk in his and her closets. Carport attached to the house and detached garage with insulated office space and high scissor trusses. This fenced property has a circular drive, flagstone walkway which leads you to a covered porch and a spacious foyer to greet you. $472,000 MLS 550850133 Gail Forcht**

Great downtown building with fabulous visible retail space plus income from 7 apartments. Off street parking for tenants. Double front windows for merchandising. Busy foot traffic on `The sunny side of the street`. Proven location for a successful retail business (25+ years). Apartments: 6 one-bedroom units, 1-two bedroom unit plus large retail storefront with full lower level. Tenants pay own utilities except water/sewer. Building has new roof and newer propane furnace for retail space. $645,000 MLS 550620004 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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

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

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Perfect in-town living. 2 bedrooms and renovated full bath. Upgraded wiring, drywall and plumbing in 2014. High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace. Character and charm in the mouldings and baseboards. Newer windows. Large country kitchen with side entry and back room for storage or potential space for a second bath/laundry. Covered front verandah offers a lovely spot to enjoy coffee in the morning or entertain friends.

Private backyard has nice perennial gardens, a pond, a new board and batten storage shed and bonus side drive off Church Street to park your RV or boat! Only a few minutes walk to the Picton Harbour, Main Street shops, restaurants and schools. Great starter home. $199,000 MLS 550680087 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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Spacious condo-living in the heart of Picton! The Westwind Condo complex offers underground parking, beautifully landscaped ground and live-in superintendents.

This two-bedroom, two-bath unit boasts fabulous views from every window and allows bright sunshine to stream into all rooms. The enclosed sunroom is a fantastic place to enjoy a cup of coffee while watching birds in the trees. Features include gas heat, central air, in-suite laundry room, and storage on same floor of condo unit.

Appliances are included and in good working order. $239,000 MLS 558030048 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

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Sales Representative

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

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Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Sales Rep

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2 FRONT STREET, UNIT 502, BELLEVILLE " The Anchorage" luxury condo living at its best on The Bay of Quinte. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk in shower ensuite, laminate floors, freshly painted, porcelain backsplash in kitchen. Quick possession.

Sutton Group

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Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON Phone 613-476-7800

PRICE REDUCTION

69 MAPLEHURST CRESENT, WELLINGTON This upgraded two bedroom and den bungalow offers the space and extras you need to transition or down size into comfortable living.The master overlooks the golf course, includes tiled ensuite plus walk in closet, free standing gas stove in great room, family size kitchen and large east deck for view of wildlife and golf course. Offered at $349,900 with spring possession.

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Sales Rep

Direct: 613-920-5984 Office: 613-966-9400 cdeleon@exitrealtygroup.ca

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The principal rooms are stately, expansive and boast the warmth of large family gatherings.

PRICE SLASHED TO $695,000 to encourage a quick sale.

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This charming farmhouse sports an open layout that would make a great vacation home or budget-friendly primary residence. A cozy front porch opens into a vaulted great room and its adjoining dining area. The vaulted ceilings add a senseof spaciousness. A warm hearth in the great room provides coziness. The Ushaped kitchen has a breakfast bar with seating for three. Two vaulted bedrooms are positioned along the back of the plan, each with a view of the backyard.

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64+ acres of mature woods, open areas, 2 seasonal creeks, a pond, dug well and fruit trees. Short drive to Sandbanks! $138,000 MLS QR21503827

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

(B) SE OF 934 BLACK RD Beautiful 12.5 acre lot, mature trees, stream, 2 acres for building. Dug & blasted well. $78,000 MLS QR21504191

1936 SALEM ROAD Century 3 bedroom home perched on a 2+ acre treed lot on quiet road. $199,900 MLS QR21506861

155 Willis Road

3244 County Rd 8

North Marysburgh Court

167 Bay Breeze Street

ERNIE MACMILLAN Sales Rep 613-476-2100 NEW PRICE

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UPGRADED CENTURY HOME Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood.

Over-sized insulated two car garage. $259,900 MLS 550560121

CENTURY HOME BUILDING LOT Large treed lot, view of Prince Edward Bay, Premium frontage with a lovely cul-de-sac in heart of Prince Edward County. location. Water access nearby $139,900 MLS QR21507530 MLS QR21507556

STUNNING FAMILY HOME Custom designed home featuring a gourmet kitchen, open concept living and salt water pool.

$795,000 MLS 550070585

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49 Factory Lane West

6 London Avenue

38 Mitchells Crossroad

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

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

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

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

SPACIOUS COUNTRY LIVING Very private location, 8 minutes to Picton.

Move in ready with recent updates. $262,000 MLS 550880074

158 Scotts Mill Road

287 County Road 10

18 Morgan Road, Bloomfield

9 Reynolds Place, Wellington

WATERFRONT VACANT LAND Sloping, southern exposure lot with shore well. Foundation installed. $139,000 MLS 550820198

GREAT BUILDING LOT Close to the thriving town of Picton.

Subject to severance of lot. $89,900 MLS QR21507606

18 MORGAN ROAD, PEC $100,000 in upgrades and renovations, country setting on 5 acres. $269,000 MLS QR21505757

MOVE IN CONDITION Smoke & pet free bungalow. $122,900 MLS QR21405815

287 County Road 10 Road

172 Main Street West 105

550 Mitchells Crossroad

Church Street

BUILDING LOT Rolling hills and a ravine.

Subject to severance. $279,900 MLS QR21507609

CENTRAL LOCATION Downtown Picton! Office / storefront condominium unit for sale. $99,000 MLS 558020005

'THE RIDGEVIEW' To be built just for you on a 10 acre lot. Other models available. $367,900 MLS QR21507463

BUILDING LOT Opportunity to develop in Picton. 220 ft of frontage on Church St by 3464 sq meters. $229,000 MLS QR21506564

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