Picton Gazette Feb 27 2014 by The Picton Gazette

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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Court overturns Ostrander Point tribunal ruling

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Panel rules ERT made six errors in law, Field Naturalists eye another appeal ChAd iBBotson

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mArk of longevity Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary treasurer Ursula Cattelan, left, and president Peggy Payne show off buttons commemorating the organization’s 80th anniversary this year. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Celebration to highlight 80 years of volunteer services for hospital

Anniversary to focus on Auxiliary backbone AdAm BrAmBurger

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Staff writer

As the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, it’s not going to be about the money. At Thursday’s business meeting of the volunteer organization, members learned the Auxiliary is in a strong financial position. They also learned their executive doesn’t plan to use its milestone year to leverage those funds moving forward. “The 80th anniversary is not going to be a fundraising initiative. We’re going to focus on honouring our volunteers and looking for new recruits,” said president Peggy Payne. Payne indicated the volunteers, who gave more than 24,000 hours last year to help the hospital and health-care initiatives in the community are the “backbone” of the

organization and indeed, without them, the Auxiliary would not exist today. The Auxiliary was formed in 1934 after several Women’s Institute groups who had supported the county hospital since 1918 came together to build the organization. Over the years volunteers have helped provide services in the hospital and have started fundraising initiatives like the Second Time Around Shop, the hospital coffee shop, and the annual Festival of Trees. Funds raised have helped provide scholarships to local medical students, complete capital and equipment improvements at the facility, and helped with heath promotion in the community. According to Payne, many Auxiliary members are already showing one of the major tenets of the celebration by wearing 80th anniversary buttons with pride.

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Some 250 of the buttons have been made and members have been wearing them regularly on their shifts. In April, the Auxiliary will go ahead with its regular volunteer recognition tea, where videos will be shown showcasing Auxiliary volunteers and their achievements over the past eight decades. Payne explained the Auxiliary’s anniversary committee is working with Quinte Healthcare Corporation volunteer and spiritual care manager Catherine Walker to produce a range of 10- and twominute video spots. The 10-minute presentation will be featured at the tea, in the hospital on continuous loops, and through the Auxiliary’s web site. The twominute spots will be featured before movies at the Regent Theatre later this year.

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Even with their latest setback, members of the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) hope there's enough turtle power to overcome wind power at Ostrander Point. A divisional court panel ruled on Feb. 20 the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) made six errors of law in its decision that the construction and operation of the nine-turbine Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park would cause “irreversible harm” to the endangered Blanding's turtle. Both the Ministry of the Environment and proponent Gilead Power appealed the ERT ruling during hearings at Toronto's Osgoode Hall from Jan. 21-23. Justice Ian Nordheimer outlined six errors of law as reasoning for the judgment in a 40-page assessment of the ERT decision. “The Tribunal failed to separately identify and explain its reasons for concluding that, if serious harm would result from the project, that serious harm was irreversible,” Nordheimer concluded. The decision says the tribunal also erred in making conclusions without

any evidence as to the population size that would be affected by the project. “The tribunal concluded that serious and irreversible harm would be occasioned to Blanding's turtle arising from road mortality without any evidence as to the current level of vehicular traffic on the project site or any evidences as to the degree of increase in vehicular traffic arising from the project,” the decision says. The decision also says the tribunal failed to take into account Gilead's endangered species permit which allowed the developer to “kill, harm, or harass” the turtle and other species at the site. “The tribunal failed to give sufficient weight to the existence of the ESA (Endangered Species Act) permit, the conditions attached to that permit, the obligation of the MNR to monitor and enforce the permit and the fact that the renewable energy approval expressly required Ostrander to comply with the ESA permit,” the decision says. Nordheimer also concludes the tribunal failed to give both parties consideration of an appropriate remedy.

See TURBINES, page 9

set Aside An Ontario divisional court has ruled that the Environmental Review Tribunal overseen by vice-chairs Heather Gibbs and Robert Wright, above, made six errors of law in its ruling to halt the Ostrander Point project. Their decision was overturned . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Public board prepares for difficult budget talks Declining enrollment, provincial restraint add to challenges to balance books for year Jason Parks

Staff Writer

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) is preparing for another tough round of budget preparations in advance of the late spring deadline to submit a balanced budget sheet to the Ministry of Education. The board’s superintendent of business services Leslie Miller advised board trustees of the upcoming budgetary timelines in advance of the June deadline in which all school boards in Ontario are required to submit a balanced budget sheet. The board which has 39 elementary schools and eight secondary schools in its 7,221-square kilometre area expected expenditures this school year to be around $193 million. But that number my decrease depending on two key factors — enrollment

‘We will remain diligent and continue to work toward a balanced budget...’

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and the “Grants for Student Needs” (GSN) funding formula that provides school boards funding on a perpupil basis. While the school board's senior administration team is gathering information now, preparing and developing forms and building timelines, the key data that will go into the 2014-2015 budget formula will be generated in March. Starting mid-month, the school board will develop

it's enrolment projections for the upcoming school year. Then, at the end of the month, the province is expected to release its GSN formulas as well as make other grant announcements. By early May, Miller and the business services branch should be (if the province delivers its funding announcements on time) to prepare a preliminary financial position. And while there has been now announcement from the government of Ontario to determine whether fiscal restraint measures will continue, Miller said in her report that board administration “anticipates a very challenging budget process given the provincial deficit, government restraint and enrollment decline.” Miller added the team is interested to see how the

final year of the full day kindergarten implementation strategy roles out. In years prior, the board has received its full-day Kindergarten funding by way of special grant and, in those years, the funding envelop has not equaled the number of first-year HPEDSB students, meaning the board was on the hook for the extra cost. School boards in the Toronto area have also tried to make inroads to boost special education funding from the ministry and there could be a reflection of this in the upcoming grants announcement. The month of April will be used to refine projected revenues and expenditures as well as make adjustments. “We will remain diligent and continue to work toward a balanced budget in time for the end of June,” Miller said.

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THIS YEAR THE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY IS CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY It’s an admirable organization, nearly 300 volunteers who in the past 12 months have put in more than 24,000 hours of hard work. The Auxiliary has donated thousands of dollars to the hospital in Picton. See what 31-year-old Briar Boyce thinks of the Auxiliary. Briar is the communications coordinator of the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation and thinks the world of the volunteers:-

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Local politicians voice their outrage about court’s Ostrander appeal decision Quaiff says ruling shows municipalities still don’t have say in turbine siting Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The political debate surrounding industrial wind turbine projects ignited again this week with a divisional court panel ruling in favour of Gilead Power and a nineturbine wind project for Prince Edward County's Ostrander Point. An Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) had previously upheld an appeal from the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) which revoked the Ministry of the Environment's Renewable Energy Approval for the site, which was proposed for a 324hectare block of crown land on the county's south shore. But last week Justice Ian Nordheimer said the tribunal made six errors in law in that ruling which stated the Ostrander Point Wind Energy Park would cause “irreversible harm” to the endangered Blanding's turtle. Nordheimer upheld appeals from the company and the Ministry of the Environment and allowed Gilead to move forward with the project. While there is a chance PECFN will challenge the ruling, the situation has created considerable blowback from local politicians who have repeatedly expressed opposition to the wind developments and the provincial government's approach to their siting. Prince Edward-Hastings MP Todd Smith said in a release “the deck is stacked” against those opposed to the projects.

“Across Ontario we're talking about small, rural municipalities with small budgets being asked to defend their citizens from the money of major multinational wind developers and the province of Ontario,” said Smith. “Even when they win, they're going to lose because they'll keep getting dragged into court until the side with the most money wins.” Smith argued the environmental review process for green energy projects is “up for bid” to companies with enough money. “If you're a wind company, with enough money, this government has made sure you can get what you want,” Smith said. He said the project is slated for crown land, which means the provincial govern-

ment could step in to stop the construction at any time. “I can't believe that they would use taxpayer dollars to fight the people of Prince Edward County in court after their democratically elected municipal representatives have passed multiple resolutions saying they oppose the project,” Smith said. “When Kathleen Wynne came to Quinte a few months ago and said she was going to listen to local voices on these projects, what she forgot to tell the people of Prince Edward County was that she was only going to listen to their voices if they said what she wanted to hear.” While several members of Prince Edward County council are in Toronto attending the combined Rural Ontario

Municipal Association /Ontario Good Roads Association conference, they took the time to comment on the decision. Mayor Peter Mertens said in an e-mail he was disappointed with the ruling. “It is a total disregard of the impacts of turbines in that sensitive area,” Mertens said. “It is also totally unacceptable for a small group to have to go through this. The province themselves should encourage groups like this to comment and fund them instead of fighting them.” Councillor Robert Quaiff, who is attending the Toronto conference, said he took the opportunity to question Premier Kathleen Wynne. He

have more say about projects coming in, I'd like to know what this Liberal government has done to that extent.” Quaiff said the issue has, in some cases, pitted neighbour against neighbour and has done damage to the community that may not be fixable. He said groups like Nature Canada, Ontario Nature, and the Suzuki Foundation have all said Ostrander Point isn't an appropriate place for a turbine project. “This decision has me very upset with the current process and our children and grandchildren will pay hugely the cost for the GEA fiasco,” Quaiff said.

said the question was referred to environment minister Jim Bradley who said he couldn't comment on a matter before the courts. “In total 16 ministers from the Liberal government were in attendance plus their staff that all heard from me and countless other municipalities about the GEA (Green Energy Act) and turbines,” Quaiff said through email. Quaiff also criticized the ruling. “This decision shows the dysfunctional nature of the entire GEA,” Quaiff said. “Premier Wynne has expressed in the past that she needed to understand more about Ostrander Point and that municipalities would

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Athol-South Marysburgh public speakers deliver intriguing topics Winning entrants discuss gross things in everyday life, civil rights movement AdAm BrAmBurger

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By spending a half-hour in the gymnasium at AtholSouth Marysburgh School Thursday, one pick up a wide range of knowledge. There was talk about hippopotami, surveillance, canine relationships, and even the Toronto Maple Leafs — who despite not winning a Stanley Cup since 1967 are still an amazing team to one proud fan willing to stand up in front of the whole school to share her point of view. Students and judges at the school’s public speaking contest finals also learned some neat facts about the grossness of everyday things – the amount of urine found in pools or the job dust mites do in removing dead skin to cite a couple examples and were challenged to more noble pursuits, like those Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life for. Of five finalists in the junior competition, Thomas Ens captured first place for his humorous speech about gross things. Ens noted that he originally wanted to write his speech about weird song lyrics, but he got thinking about the gross things in his own home and knew he might have a hit subject. “I had this idea and I

speAking stArs Dini Kempenaar, right, of the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute presented certificates and medals to the public speaking finalists at Athol-South Marysburgh School Tuesday. From left are Savanna Lyons, Malcolm Ross, Thomas Ens, Hailey Quaiff, Jordyn Partridge, Sydney Ward, and Natalie Todd. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

thought it would be really funny,” he said. “I really like doing things that make people laugh.” Ens said a year ago, he and his best friend went head-to-head for a chance to compete in the finals. That year, it was his friends turn, but this time there was no denying Ens’ sense of humour and clear delivery from the podium. The lone male participant in the junior category, Ens said he doesn’t get too worried about speaking in front of people because he can generally get them laughing quickly. Malcolm Ross, the judge’s choice as the top senior orator of the day, has been up in front of the school every year that he has entered the competition. He said he had about a

week to come up with his topic to share with the school and he decided that given Black History Month in February, it would be topical to do something regarding the civil rights movement. Ross was also looking for a change in pace by selecting it. “I've done my last three speeches on war, so I thought I'd try to do something a bit more uplifting this year,” he said. Ross said he had learned a considerable amount about the movement before the past week, but added he still did a fair amount of fresh research leading up to writing the speech over the past weekend. Given that the movement is such a broad topic, Ross said he decided to focus in on King because his actions and his memory

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70th Birthday Margaret Ferguson (Mom, Gram & Gramme) Mr. and Mrs. Dreifelds Kim Hennessy, daughter of Phil and Cheryl Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Bongard and Chris Dreifelds, son of Mary and the late Peter Dreifelds were united in Marriage on September 14, 2013 on the beach at Isaiah Tubbs Resort. Matron and Man of Honor were Becky Quaiff and Curtis Bowerman, cousins of the bride. Best Man was Mike Dreifelds, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Jenna Hennessy, sister in-law of the bride, Andrea Dreifelds, sister of the groom, Nichole Dreifelds, sister in-law of the groom, Jen Tomasone and Kendra Link. Flower girl was Bronwyn Hennessy, niece of the bride. Groomsmen were Jerrad Hennessy, brother of the bride, Andrew McLachlan, cousin of the groom, Kyle Lester, Jason Walsh, Dylan Lockyer and Jessie Morkis. Jr. Groomsman was Peter Dreifelds, ring bearer was Jake Dreifelds, both nephews of the groom. It was such a beautiful day for such a perfect union. Lots of Love from the Hennessy and Dreifelds families.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924

n Ontario premier Howard Ferguson championed Hydro development as a means for delivering power to the province’s residents and industry, noting his government would go to the limit to provide energy at affordable rates for rural dwellers. Ferguson noted the province was also trying to negotiate an economically feasible way to import coal from Alberta to help its residents. n Provincial treasurer W.H. Price painted a grim picture of the budget, suggesting Ontario would have a record $15-million deficit to account for in the first year after premier Ferguson ousted United Farmers/Labour premier Ernest Drury. Under their accounting of the province’s books, the Conservatives expected they would have several years of deficits ahead. n The Gazette announced it had acquired new stereotyping equipment, which allowed it to make cutouts of illustrations and photographs to print art alongside stories and advertisements.

70 years ago — 1944

n Five members of the Royal Canadian Air Force stationed at Mountain View lost their lives in a training exercise when the Bolingbroke bomber they were flying went down in a wooded area near Melville. The bomber crashed into a swamp and immediately exploded and caught fire. Men cutting wood nearby rushed to the scene but were unable to get close enough to the blaze to help. nThe Picton Kinsmen Club was active in the Milk-For-Britain campaign. The club had bottles placed in many local businesses and for a dime, a quart of milk would be sent across the Atlantic. The war-ravaged country had one-third the milk Canada had and 10 million children requiring it. Children, aged 6-12, had rations of five half-pints a week, while many Canadian children in the same age range drank a whole quart per day. n Alf Morris, the YMCA representative at the Royal Air Force base since 1941 was posted elsewhere. He would be replaced by Stan Leversidge of Kingston.

60 years ago — 1954

nCouncil acted upon recommendations of the Picton Police Commission to set salaries. The sergeant would make $2,800, the 1st Class constable $2,600, the 2nd Class constable $2,500, and the 3rd and 4th Class constables at $2,400 and $2,300 respectfully. All new recruits would have a six-month probationary period at $2,000. Also, it was announced Chief Biddle was granted paid leave. n Prince Edward County veterans joined together to offer a final farewell to Boer War and First World War vet John W. Guest, a tireless worker for veterans.

20 years ago — 1994

n Bloomfield cut its expenditures by $58,000, completing a 20-per-cent budget cut from 1991. Reeve Ben Prinzen said council worked to adjust its administration and cut out some unnecessary frills to achieve the savings. He cautioned, however, with the anticipated loss of business tax revenue from Cobi Foods, the village could still find itself facing tough fiscal times in the years to come. n B.J. Monro, a promising hockey player from North Marysburgh, died after losing control of the car he was driving.

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Under the snow, there are frogs to monitor

The Marsh Monitoring Program (MMP), an important monitoring tool administered by Bird Studies Canada, and used by the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan to determine the health of the bay, routinely has chosen April 15 as the start date for amphibian monitoring in this part of Ontario. For the past three springs, chorus frogs have been calling away in vernal ponds and roadside ditches by late March, and were all but finished singing before the monitoring season even began. One spring, while on a hike on the north side of Frontenac Provincial Park, some 40 km north of Kingston, five species of frogs were croaking away in collective happiness on March 21. That is really early for a northern location. As co-ordinator for the MMP for the Quinte region, I have always instructed my volunteers to get out there and ignore the suggested start date of April 15. This spring, however, Bird Studies Canada may be right on target with the start date, given the depth of snow and persistently cool temperatures some days. Animals, especially frogs, are great indicators of the health of our environment since they respond readily to environmental changes. For the past 12 years, I have had the pleasure of seeking volunteers to assist in monitoring local marshes as part of the Community Wildlife Monitoring Program, involving two opportunities – FrogWatch Ontario and the Marsh Monitoring Program.

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As co-ordinator for the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern, it has been encouraging to see the response to this program, and be able to work with close to 60 volunteers every season. However, you don’t need to be within the AOC to participate in the MMP: I routinely assist volunteers in finding sites all the way from Kingston/Wolfe Island, west to almost Cobourg. FrogWatch Ontario is a program designed with families in mind due to its simplicity and ease of entering data on the FrogWatch website. The Marsh Monitoring Program is geared to those who are seeking something a little more structured and challenging. Both will be covered at a workshop I am holding at Quinte Conservation on March 3, commencing at 7 p.m. Bird Studies Canada (BSC), in partnership with Environment Canada, the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan and Quinte Conservation, have partnered in

this effort to evaluate the condition of our local wetlands. It was over 20 years ago when the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern (AOC) was identified by the International Joint Commission as degraded and in need of remediation. A mix of toxic contaminants, bacterial, and nutrient overloads had led to great imbalances in the aquatic ecosystem of the bay. Plant and animal diversity was being lost, and habitats, especially wetlands were disappearing or seriously degraded. The Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan’s Restoration Council carries out actions with local partners in its efforts to restore the Bay and its drainage area. Wildlife monitoring is part of the process as their overall populations tell us a lot about our progress. As coordinator for the Bay of Quinte AOC, I am once again looking for volunteers to take part in the program to monitor birds and frogs in marshes within, and even beyond, the Bay of Quinte watershed. The Marsh Monitoring Program, established in 1994, contains two components, monitoring birds and monitoring frogs. Participants who choose to participate in this program can do one, or both. Monitoring the marsh birds involves twice yearly visits to the marsh of your choice, for 15 minutes each visit, between May and July. If participants decide to monitor the amphibians too, that is done three times during the year for three minutes each between April and late June. Volunteers will receive training CDs and instructions

on how to proceed with the monitoring. The ambitious program was designed to aid the conservation of marsh habitat by establishing baseline assessments of bird and amphibian populations and by monitoring population changes and habitat requirements of birds and amphibians over the long term. What makes the frog monitoring aspect of the MMP so attractive is that we have only eight species in the immediate Quinte area, and their calls significantly differ from each other. This is where I come in. At the Marsh Monitoring workshop at Quinte Conservation on March 3, I will teach prospective volunteers how easy it is to separate the various species we have in this area, and I will also go through a number of the birds and their calls that you are apt to encounter during your monitoring efforts. I will also walk you through the protocol and show you how easy it is to set up your survey stations. The workshop commences at 7 p.m., and while there is no cost to attend, it would be helpful if you could let me know if you are attending, so I can arrange for seating and refreshments. Quinte Conservation is located just west of Belleville, at 2061 Old Highway 2. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613 476 5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

Cheese festival behind new national competition

The Picton-based Great Canadian Cheese Festival is behind a new series of artisan cheese awards for Canadian producers. This week, the festival announced that it has arranged for 10 experts to taste 290 cheeses over a day-and-a-half from 75 different producers to determine the best products in the inaugural Canadian Cheese

Awards. Tasting for 18 different categories is underway this week at the University of Guelph and finalists for each of the categories will be released March 7. The grand-prize winners will be unveiled during an awards ceremony at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market, which will be open to the public. Georgs Kolesnikovs, the

awards chairman and founder of the Great Canadian Cheese Festival says this is the first competition in Canada to accept all milks used in cheesemaking — cow, goat, sheep, and water buffalo. The cheeses also must have no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives to participate. “We aim to honour and celebrate 100-per-cent pure, natu-

ral cheese that has achieved technical excellence and exhibits the highest aesthetic qualities,” said Kolesnikovs in a release. The competition will be held every two years and it aims to offer a service for the cheese industry and a guide for consumers. -Staff

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MoMent of truth John Wight puts a move on netminder Russell Head during a game of shiny on West lake

earlier this month. The rink was built and maintained by former Wellington Dukes Rob Chapman and Ron Cordes along with Wellington native Jared Ellis. (Submitted photo)

Sochi Winter Games gave Canadians much to celebrate

A photograph circulated on the Internet Sunday of Hwy 401 in Toronto at about the same time the third period of the male gold-medal hockey game was about to start. There was nary a car to be seen. Meanwhile, photographs of bars showing the same game showed lineups most of those establishments had never seen in the early morning hours. Indeed, the past week was a proud one for many hockey fans in Canada who were able to once again claim that our nation reigns supreme in the sport among men and women all over the world. There are bragging rights there that could last for four years until the next Olympics — if the pros even go — or at least until the next time this nation has a scare at the World Juniors and calls for summit on hockey that will be much more scrutinized among the general public than decisions that will impact its economy or governance going forward. While hockey ultimately grabbed the headlines, the entire Canadian delegation at the Sochi Olympics had to be considered a success, given that the country won 25 medals, just one shy of its total at the Vancouver Games it hosted where Canadians had all the comforts of home. For a small nation to turn in that many medals for a third consecutive Winter Games and bring in the third highest total of gold medals compared with countries that have more citizens and athletes is admirable. As much as Vancouver or even Turin before it, Sochi shows that Canada has some serious staying power as a contender in winter sports following the Own The Podium drive. Undoubtedly, some of the young athletes who watched the likes of MariePhilip Poulin, Denny Morrison, and Jennifer Jones will put the time in to train in their chosen sports and ensure that they remain competitive. The team-first thinking of Gilmore Junio, who gave up his own race for Morrison, and the humanity shown by cross country skiing coach Justin Wadsworth in giving a rival a ski to finish a race also offered great lessons and story lines that will have Canadians gushing. They set an example for generations to follow. Moreover, though interest is sometimes fleeting, the Olympic successes in the past few Winter Games have likely encouraged more Canadians to believe in patriotism and they have likely encouraged more young people to take up active sports, both factors that should help with bigger picture issues in the realm of politics and health care. Collectively, there’s much for Canada to be proud of in Sochi, at least, as much as it can derive from politicizing sporting events. Here’s hoping this country continues to give athletes wearing the maple leaf in all sports its continuing support, both financial and moral, so that they can continue to impress us all and make us proud. Meanwhile, it is that as Canada settles back into regularly scheduled programming that their efforts to excel rub off on people in all walks of society.

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Blogs, web design, social media added to workshops There is always something new to learn relating to technology, and within the library’s mandate to create access to lifelong learning, the library offers a variety of tech-based educational opportunities. Group information sessions and workshops, as well as one-on-one tutoring are available to serve beginning to advanced computer users. One-on-one help is available at the smaller rural branches as well as in Picton and Wellington and it may, in fact, be easier to schedule these sessions in the quieter locations. Specifically, during the month of March, we are focusing on one-on-one session for those interested in learning how to create blogs and web site design. These can be booked at the Consecon, Ameliasburgh, Bloomfield and Milford branches directly with the library’s community access program intern, Aaron Nash. Basic help is also available from Nash. You may contact him directly to book an appointment at: anash@peclibrary.org or by calling 613-476-5962. The ongoing popular workshops with a maximum of 6 people per session are held at the Picton, Wellington and Ameliasburgh branches. Most of the March sessions are full, but we are scheduling new training dates for late March, April and May. We recently introduced an Intro to Mac workshop which was filled quickly, and will be adding more of these as well as information sessions on “How to use facebook” and “Creating a Blog using Wordpress.” Registrations are being accepted for the following workshops with Amanda Harrison by e-mail at aharrison@peclibrary.org or by calling 613-476-5962. The workshops are held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., generally on Saturdays, though Wednesday afternoons may be added if there is demand. The basic computer and e-mail skills workshop is for the beginning user and covers connecting to the Internet via WiFi, website searching and using search engines to explore the internet, and basic e-mail terminology. Sending, receiving, replying and forwarding e-mails, as well as Internet safety and security will be discussed. The basic file management skills workshop, which is recommended after taking

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CHRISTINE RENAUD the basic computer and email session or for those that are comfortable with using computers, covers basic data and internal storage, how to create a document, saving documents in an organized way and retrieving documents and files. The Mac basics workshop covers an introduction to basic Mac computer skills and applications. Participants need to bring their own Internet-enabled Mac laptop. The Windows 8.1 workshop covers basic use of Windows 8.1 and how patrons can personalize their Windows 8.1 to their own specific needs. Patrons must bring a laptop or use a library laptop with Windows 8.1 already installed. Advanced e-mail and filing management is for the user who wants to take basic e-mail and organizing of computer files to the next level. Participants need to be comfortable with the left and right mouse functions as well as basic terminology and location of computer components, such as the 'file folder'. Patrons must have either a Gmail or Outlook/Live/Hotmail email account. The new Facebook info session will not be a handson workshop, but an information session where participants will see an account in use, how events are created, security functions, and so forth. There will be a question and answer time following the overview. To see dates and times for all of the above information sessions and workshops, visit the library’s online events calendar at www.peclibrary.org or call Harrison at 613-476-5962, and to book a one-on-one session, contact Nash at anash@peclibrary.org.

Volunteers step forward to help Picton food bank The Picton United Church County Food Bank will benefit from the appointments of two volunteers to management posts with the service. The church announced this week that long-serving volunteer Seona Halsey will serve the food bank as its secretary, while Sandra Norval will take on the interim treasurer position. Both will serve in their posts alongside Pat Romkey, the co-ordinator of the food bank who has been in her post since 2005. A press released issued by the chuch says the new

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appointments will help the food bank in the face of increased legislation and regulations to provide more accountability within the not-for-profit sector. “As we face even greater pressures of accountability and growth in program initiatives to improve services for our clientele, it has become apparent that we need to move forward to augment the support structure for the food bank,” it read. -Staff

PECI students, from left, Alex Larkin, Olivia Timm, Kendyl Young, Lindsey Hegadorn, and Bronwyn Taylor took to the streets of Picton on St. Valentine’s Day to hand out free balloons as a random act of kindness. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Supporting Canadian businesses will help economy I was sorting some clothes lately and found, while checking the labels, that two of my garments were Canadian made and one in the U.S. The rest came from Thailand, China, et cetera. Also, 90 per cent or more of the items in the store are made in foreign countries it seems. Also, I have called many businesses of late, including my bank, cell phone and cable provider, and many more, only to find that the people answering were in the Philippines, India, Manila, or San Salvador. No wonder there is so much unemployment

here and our young people are out of work. Also, I believe the majority of businesses and retail stores in Canada are now owned by non-Canadian companies and that most of them use off-shore labour, especially to answer their phones. I understand there aren’t many Canadian-owned chains left. As I see it, it won’t be long if it’s not here already, that our children and grandchildren will be working for non-Canadian owned industries and businesses and very many will, no doubt, be working in lowend jobs. I try to coax people to buy from small family-

owned businesses and other Canadian-owned businesses so that these businesses can survive. They are in such a competitive market, up against huge conglomerates. Also, many industries have left Canada, being enticed by other countries with federal grants and support. Why do some government officials think Barack Obama is a friend of Canada when he uses such tactics? Is this what happened to Electro-Motive (owned by Caterpillar), Heinz, and many others? Very little money, as I see it, remains in Canada. between dealing with non-

Canadian businesses and cross-border shopping, how much money is staying in our country? Also, who is supplying funds for the maintenance of the roads which are being used by these big companies to transport their goods to warehouses and stores here? I suggest that people make it point to patronize Canadian-owned stores and businesses. That, I feel, is one way to help curb this trend and support our local economy. Louise Donahue London

Wind companies must surely be laughing at foes in Ontario You’re not a willing host. So what? That must be the sentiment resonating in the board rooms of the wind development companies today, in light of the recent appalling court decision to overturn the environmental review tribunals ruling on the Ostrander Point development in Prince Edward County. One could speculate and imagine that the prevailing sentiment might go some-

thing like this : "So, we entrapped your former premier and his cohorts into signing a sweetheart deal that will cost the taxpayers dearly over the next 20 years — so what?” “We also got him to create a green energy act which all but exempts us from any environmental responsibility, and here's the beauty of it, it also castrates local municipalities and takes away your demo-

cratic rights to protest...nice one, eh? “Yes, what if we did seduce and cajole your own Ministry of the Environment to betray its trust and mandate. Don’t like it? Tough. “So what's a bunch of birds, bats and turtles to us, just look at the dough we're going to make. If we ruin the landscape for future generations, who cares, it won't be in our backyards! So stop whining, suck it up and get used to it!

“Don't you dummies realize we got the government, we got your regulatory bodies, we got the lawyers, and we got the dough (yours and ours) on our side. This gravy train's got international-sized wheels, get in our way and we will roll right over you. “You’re not a willing host for industrial turbines. So what?!” John Gregg Picton

Metal covering would limit EMF exposure at Regent Theatre The Prince Edward County council had no choice but to approve Bell Mobility’s erection of “needles” on top of the Regent Theatre. Since then, the federal government changed the laws where the decision-making power was again given to each community to govern

its own fate. I wrote to Bell Mobility this past week asking them to consider a practical matter — making sure there is a sheet of metal covering the flat roof of the theatre so that people inside the Regent would not receive the EMFs. Perhaps one is

there already. Bell may agree it to be a sensible precaution before any of its equipment goes up. On Feb. 9, I tested Main Street around the Regent and found it extremely safe. Be assured I shall test it again after Bell’s installations are completed. I hope

it will not be 200 times the health limit like one plaza in Belleville. Thank God the government found it wise to restore some of the rights to have control over their lives. Mary Richter Wellington

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Judge seemed to take Gilead evidence at face value

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“I felt very positive after those three days in Toronto, however, I guess I was wrong,” Anderson said. “Really, we do not feel that Judge Nordheimer wrote about the legal aspects of the case. In fact, he seems to have gone through and redone the whole ERT appeal in his decision.” Anderson said she didn't believe the tribunal made any errors in law and felt the divisional court didn't take into account the evidence presented by PECFN and the group's witnesses during the ERT hearing. “He just didn't seem to look at the evidence presented by the experts,” she said. “He seemed to take at face value the evidence from Gilead's experts and that doesn't seem quite fair. If you're going to retry the whole thing, you have to take into account everybody, not just Gilead.”

“The tribunal's decision on the appropriate remedy was reached following on a breach of the rules of natural justice by failing to accord procedural fairness to the parties,” the decision says. “Consequently, neither of the decisions of the tribunal can stand. The appeal is therefore allowed and the decision of the tribunal is set aside.” The decision allows Gilead to move forward with the project, but PECFN past president Cheryl Anderson said the group will continue to fight to make sure that doesn't happen. The field naturalists are seeking leave to appeal the divisional court ruling to the Court of Appeal of Ontario. A successful appeal would have to prove the divisional court made errors in law in their ruling.

She said PECFN has a lot of issues with the ruling and over the next couple of weeks will be conducting a thorough examination of the document. “We're going to be going through the ruling with a finetoothed comb and pointing out all of the places where he was talking about facts and not legal arguments,” she said. Anderson said PECFN continues its drive for financial assistance. The group has raised approximately $135,000 of its $220,000 goal, but those costs could increase with another appeal. “Not only exhausting, but it's very expensive. It's also very important,” Anderson said. “If this ruling is allowed to stand it makes new law for Ontario … it denies any kind of environmental responsibility on the part of the government.”

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The Canada Safety Council has this to say about safety and the older driver. Maintaining a driver's license is an important issue of independence for older Canadians, especially to those who have driven for most of their life. On a per-person basis, mature drivers have less than the average number of collisions. But on a per-kilometre basis, the over-70 age group is involved in a disproportionately high number of collisions. The aging process brings changes that can affect the older driver's ability to drive safely. These include: reduced vision, particularly at night; a decrease in depth perception; and movement- limiting disabilities such as arthritis and rheumatism which slow down response. The rate of aging varies for each individual, but it is important to recognize age-related changes and learn how to compensate for them. The Canada Safety Council has several recommendations for senior drivers on their website at www.safetycouncil.org The council also recommends that seniors take a driver improvement course such as the Canada Safety Council's 55 Alive. Community Care offers the 55-Alive mature driving classroom refresher course locally. This is a driver retraining program designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving knowledge and sharpen driving ability to compensate for normal agerelated changes in physical condition. There is a concentration on the physical changes of older people as they relate to vision, reading and medication. The course deals with changing road conditions, rules and regulations and the need to understand collision prevention measures. It focuses on the major problems which are common to older drivers, which include failure to yield the right of way, improper turning, incorrect lane changing, passing, and enter-

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As the sun shines and the snow melts give some thought to joining the group at the Picton Seniors Luncheon Social, at the Legion on Wednesday, March 5 at noon. A scrumptious meal of homemade soup, breast of chicken in mushroom cream sauce, rice, yellow beans, coleslaw, creme caramel, rolls and butter, coffee and tea will be served by Bill and Marni of Wheel House and Occasions Catering. Community Care offers these dinners at the price of $10 and if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll deliver, too. Reserve by the Tuesday prior at noon.

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Payne said the videos were to feature longtime volunteers with stories to tell. She also said the committee was working on a series of print advertising that would aim to link young people with hospital auxiliary services. “It will be young people describing what the hospital auxiliary means to them,” he said. “Almost everyone has an aunt, a mom, a sister, a grandmother, or a cousin who has worked with an auxiliary over the years.” Payne indicated a highlight of the anniversary year will take place in September when a celebratory dinner is being planned. The dinner, which is being planned around fairs and other events, will feature inspirational speaker Marion Timmermans, an Oshawa area registered nurse and health-care executive. “Everything we do is going to be for free or cost recovery. We’re simply looking to get the message out,” said Payne. “If anyone likes what we are doing and wants to give extra money, of course we’ll say yes. The year started with another highlight as Festival of

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morial Hospital Auxiliary Festival of Trees co-ordinator Art Hewer gives a $30,000 cheque for telemetry to PECMh Foundation interim director of development Hazel Lloyst at last Thursday’s Auxilary meeting. (Submitted photo)

Trees chairman Art Hewer presented at $30,000 cheque to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to help with its telemetry campaign. The Auiliary has also not ruled out contributing more to that campaign in the future. Following the cheque presentation, treasurer Ursula Cattelan brought forward a positive outlook in her financial update. Cattelan reported that at

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2013 year end, the Auxiliary had $240, 678 in cash assets on hand as well as $80,000 in secure investments. In the past year, she said the Auxiliary put $34,000 into the hospital, $16,000 into the residential hospice, and an-

other $3,100 into community initiatives. Cattelan explained the investment money included the first $30,000 annual installment that will be put away to provide equipment for a new hospital the Auxiliary is hoping will be given the green light by the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care and the South East Local Health Integration Network soon. Last year, the Auxiliary also felt it would be prudent to put the additional $50,000 into investments. For 2014, Cattelan said the executive’s budget is calling for allocations of $150,000 for hospital needs, the $30,000 for the telemetry campaign, a $30,000 investment for the future hospital equipment reserve, and $5,000 for an QHC education centre. Cattelan has noted the last item has been carried on the books for two years but has not come to reality. The Auxiliary has $45,000 unallocated as of yet and it is looking to help the Prince

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Nestled in amongst mature trees, in a desired neighbourhood, is this three bedroom side split with a finished walkout basement. Hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen open to the dining room and living room. Large front veranda, interlocking brick walkway, paved double driveway, detached garage. $239,000 MLS 2135090 Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com

MECHANIC REQuIRED Never mind that she will love the 3 bedroom raised bungalow with open concept design and her own ensuite, think about YOURSELF! An amazing detached oversized 2 car garage. Can you imagine the cars you could restore in there? $259,000 makes everyone happy! MLS 2137455 Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

LINDA MIDDLEtON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800

RED BRICK CENtuRY HOME $425,000 This lovely old century home has taken on a new life after a renovation/ restoration in 2012. The house is rich in character and ideal for anyone looking for rustic Victorian charm with all the modern amenities. Original pine floors, cornices, staircase and doors. Close to downtown shopping, theatre and restaurants. MLS®2133459

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

Spectactular waterfront! Spacious, updated home, 10.6 ac, vineyard, guest suite in renovated outbuilding, waterside bunkie. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Floor to ceiling stone woodburning fireplace in livingroom, beamed cathedral ceiling, fabulous views of the water. Over 300ft of waterfront. Double attached garage, inside entry. $899,000 MLS 2140475 Call GAIL FORCHt, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Lot to be severed only minutes to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Features 2 acres on a quiet road with a pastoral view. Hydro runs by the lot, a drilled well will be installed, and the lot will be fenced. This is a great location for a new home or cottage retreat! $54,900 MLS 2140009

Kevin Gale*

Looking for a starter home or a rental property. This cozy 2 bedroom bungalow will fit the bill nicely & is ready to move into. Detached shed provides additional storage space or workshop. $139,000 MLS 2137383

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 piCton – Ideal family home! 3 bedrooms, 4-pce bath, kitchen, living/dining room on main floor & huge family room, 2 pce. bath, laundry & walk out to garage from lower level. Beautifully reno’d with high-end finishes only found in higher priced homes. $209,000 MLS 2140718

Kristen Rutgers* BLooMFiELd BEAuty! Nice brick bungalow in the Village of Bloomfield. Big double lot, fenced, extensive renovations in the past 2 years includes new septic, furnace, siding, paint, alarm system & some windows. Attached garage, deck, workshop. $249,000 MLS 2140158

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

2 storey home, area of newer executive style homes in Picton. Backs onto green space, lots of privacy on the deck and back yard. 3 bedrooms, 2nd level laundry, walk-in closets in every room. Open concept main level, kitchen, dining area, great room. Bathrooms: 4 pc lower level, 2 pc main level, 3 pc ensuite off master bedroom, 4 pc on 2nd floor. Finished lower level, rec room, den, utility room. Built in 2008, paved drive, 200 amp electric service. $349,000 MLS 2140353

Kristen Rutgers*

Perfect starter home/condo. 3 bedroom, full rec room. New carpets and flooring. Patio area. Last of the rental units. Immediate possession. Newly painted $104,000 MLS 2136763

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

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BLooMFiELd. Situated on an exceptionally large lot, just 10 mins. drive to Sandbanks. Features tasteful decor, updated kitchen with laundry & eating area, spacious living room & master bedroom, smaller second bedroom/den, back deck off kitchen. Updated wiring, plumbing & windows. Mortgage and taxes less than $800/month. $142,500 MLS 2140113

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

Charming century home on quiet street in Bloomfield. Open concept living rm & dining rm. One bedroom on main level, 2 on 2nd level, renovated in 2013. Updates include: new windows, flooring replaced or refinished (hardwood), updated electrical and plumbing, new kitchen cabinets, kitchen re-insulated, new bathroom fixtures & flooring. High efficiency Olsen furnace (oil) 2012. Oil tank & the roof approx. 5 yrs old. 2 car garage with workshop (new garage doors). Move-in ready. $229,000 MLS 2140799

Cheryl Griese** 613-921-1311

1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 *Sales Representative **Broker

Herb Pliwischkies* Affordable opportunity to own your own home-town servicesforced air gas-the yard is mostly fenced-quiet crescent-cozy home , nice yard-front porch & semi-detached Why pay rent when you could live here for under $800/month and build equity in the process. $112,900 MLS 2140315

Across the road from Lake Ontario, this vacant land takes advantage of the view without the high price tag of waterfront! You can build to suit your taste then get away from it all & relax on 53 acres. Lake proximity increases potential for grape growing or just enjoy the natural rear backdrop of cedars and some deciduous trees. Building site is level & awaits your plans! $129,000 MLS 2137430

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 piCton Situated on a deep lot. Offers 2 levels of living space plus potential for a family rm in basement. 4 bedroms on upper level, large eat-in kitchen, den/ office, living room & bathroom on main floor. Needs some TLC to reach it’s full potential. $159,000 MLS 2137493

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 MoVE-in REAdy! Barker Street in Picton. Cute & cozy twobedroom bungalow featuring newer updates & decor including gas fireplace in living room & new kitchen. Situated on a spacious lot with attached garage. Great for first time buyer or single person! $174,900 MLS 2140270

Mary Jane Mills**

Completely renovated 4 Bedrm, 2 Bath Century home. Post & Beam construction. Newer windows & doors. Wrap around porch, green metal roof and flagstone walk. Over 3 acres of partially treed landscape and gardens. New kitchen & wood fireplace. 12`screened Gazebo with hot tub. 2 1/2 car garage is fully insulated with separate forced air propane furnace & 100 amp breaker service. $239,000 MLS 2140301

Veronica Norton*

Ron Norton* In the middle of town, this opportunity only comes along once in awhile. The property currently has 2 living units + 1 retail. It could easily be converted back to its original single family home or continued as is. Your chance to own a piece of `The County` & enjoy the town offerings. $400,000 MLS 2141064

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

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Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

ldeally Lated on the Bay of Quinte in the area of Telegraph Narrows, and offering some of the best fishing in Ontario, here is an opportunity to build your dream home on this level, cleared lot. Tie your boat to your own dock and boat, fish and swim as the seasons permit. A shed is already in place for lawnmowers and storage. $245,000 MLS 2140242

Veronica Norton*

Maintenance free exterior on this great bungalow with a large attached 2+ car garage and workshop. The home is perfect for a retired couple with hobbies or a couple just starting out with a home-based business. Hardwood floors and trim throughout. Completely open kitchen/dining/living area. Centrally located just 10 mins to Picton, Bloomfield & Wellington. 20 mins to Belleville. $279,900 MLS 2140601

57 LAKEBREEZE CouRt – LoCAtion, LoCAtion! Fabulous quality built home with open dining room, kitchen and family room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. Large master suite with walk-in closet and 3 pc ensuite. Great sized recroom with large above-grade windows for a bright and open lower level which also includes an additional bedroom with walk-in closet and a 2 pc bath. $295,000 MLS 2140341

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

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 FRontinG on WESt LAKE on 3.6 acres. Two separate residences, main house (circa 1900) offers lots of original charm, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Attached in-law suite features 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Ideal Vacation Rental property! $499,900 MLS 2140770

piCton Solid brick, centre hall plan, completely restored. Beautiful wood floors, lots of original character, separate living & dining rooms, kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. $475,000 MLS 2140115

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Herb Pliwischkies*

LAKE ontARio WAtERViEW Magnificent Curb Appeal! A majestic stone home, situated on a double lot with full municipal services. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Spacious 10` ceilings, fully finished lower level. Intricate crown moldings, marble and hardwood floors throughout. Perfect for an upscale bed and breakfast. Panoramic water view of Lake Ontario. Large parkland space between House and waterfront. Priced to sell!!! $499,999 MLS 2140859

Ron Norton*

Custom waterfront home, 2.5+ acres, a throw back to an era of homes of grandeur. Wrap around veranda, large eat-in kitchen, spacious, inclusive living room. Large windows throughout, spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Lower level retreat offers space for entertainment, games and privacy. Rear deck for bbq's and quiet times. All of this plus your own private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte $500,000 MLS 2137275

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

662 County RoAd 7 5 year old 3 bedroom home, ensuite baths with every bedroom, vaulted ceilings in Great Room, custom kitchen with granite counters & quality stainless steel built-ins all designed for the lover of cooking & entertaining. Breakfast nook off kitchen has window seats beneath generous windows and the formal dining area are perfect for intimate dinners or lavish entertaining. $635,000 MLS 2136451

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Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

2076 County RoAd 8 Gorgeous panoramic views of Waupoos Island, Smith Bay, and Lake Ontario. Beautifully landscaped. Up-dated bungalow with a loft and roof top patio. 2 guest bedrooms, and master bedroom with ensuite bath. Custom built cabinets in the eat-in kitchen, custom made 2 sided fireplace, crown moulding, baseboards, and trim. Loft has extra storage, could be a studio or a 4th bedroom. $789,000 MLS 2140714

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A beautiful location deserves a beautiful cottage. This design features a wall of windows for full enjoyment of the view. Inside, the open layout makes it easy to relax together, whether you’re cooking in the kitchen, sitting at the island, eating in the dining area, kicking back in the living room, or even reading in the open loft upstairs. A bedroom sits to the back, just steps away from the bathroom. Another bedroom, this one large enough for multiple beds, shares the second level with the loft. First Floor: 945 sq. ft. Second Floor: 359 sq. ft. Total: 1,304 sq. ft.

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QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

$259,900 With old fashion quality & lovingly maintained this home says come on in! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has cozy family living rooms & separate dining room, eat in kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors and original wood work. Detached garage on mature private yard all in a great location on a quiet street in village of Wellington. Owners ready to move. MLS®2137207

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

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS $275,000 Escape to the country but be close to the city of Belleville. This lovely board and batten home has a detached garage with attached potting shed for the avid gardener. 1.67 acres with lovely perennial gardens and woods at the back for lots of privacy while still being on a main highway. Good well, oversized septic, 2X6 construction, R40 insulation in roof, R20 in walls with 200 amp service. This is a well maintained home in a great location! Call today to view! MLS®2140562

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

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287 Main St. Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0 • Fax 399-2140 sharon@quinteisle.com www.quinteisle.com SHARON ARMITAGE, OWNER/BROKER OF RECORD *Member of the Quinte and District Real Estate Board Inc.

BIG ISLAND ELEVATED BUNGALOW With attached 2 car garage. Features lg eat in kitchen with lots of oak cupboards, bright eating area with patio doors to side deck for barbecuing. Bright living/dining rm with lg window facing Bay of Quinte. 3 bedrms plus 4 pc bath on main level, 2 bedrms plus large bright family rm with fireplace on lower level. Lg foyer from garage, to lg back deck and hot tub, and front door. Lg workshop great for home occupation on this 8+ ac parcel. There is nothing to do on this one. Asking $368,000 MLS 2140918

EXECUTIVE HOME On large lot in upscale subdivision in Village of Wellington. Features open concept family rm/ kitchen/ eating area as well as separate living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedrm with ensuite and walkin closet. 2 pc bath & laundry on main floor with inside entrance to 2 car garage. 2nd level has 2 bedrms and 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement with rough in for bath. Call on this one. Asking $389,900 MLS 2131558

PICTON BUNGALOW Perfect for single person or an older couple, small yard, carport, 2 bedrms and open concept living rm, kitchen & eating area. 4 pc bath. New oil furnace, alum/sided and steel roof. Carries cheaper then rent. $127,000 MLS® 2126793

LOYALIST PARKWAY Close to Picton & on municipal water. Home has new kitchen, dining rm with pine flooring, living rm has pine flooring & gas fireplace, 4 pc bath on main level & small bedrm or den. 2nd level has 4 pc bath & 3 more bedrooms. New carpeting & all freshly renovated. Basement level has kitchen area, 3 pc bath & area that could be used for rec room. Detached 2 car garage. Beautiful lot. Perfect for young family. Asking $269,000 MLS 2136606

ON THE EDGE OF HAMLET OF HILLIER 3 bedrm starter home for young family features new kitchen, some new flooring, freshly painted & brand new 4 pc plus bath. New propane furnace, new wiring, new windows. Attached single car garage. Nice size lot and lots of water. Priced to sell at $169,900 MLS 2137410

BAY OF QUINTE Waterfront lot with lots of potential. This property slopes gently to the water & has drive to put your boat in. Property features drilled well, bath house with shower & toilet, storage for pump, etc. holding tank, hydro is in to trailers on proeprty. Perfect retreat until you’re ready to buld your retirement home. Great area for fishing, swiming and boating. Close to Kingston and Belleville. Asking $179,000 MLS 2135508

GLENORA RD Close to Picton and has municipal water at your lot line. Views of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of this 100 ft x 200 ft lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $125,000 MLS 2133769

LOOKING FOR PEACE AND PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 ac of land with deeded access to Lake Ontario. Property features a drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to go to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

VILLAGE OR WELLINGTON Niles St. Great lot backing onto creek. Mature trees and close to all amenities. Walkable to beach and schools. Municipal services are available. Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613

LARGE BUILDING LOT In village of Wellington. W a t e r sewer and gas to the lot line and all service fees have been paid. Close to harbour and beach. Mature trees on lot. This one is ready to go. Asking $69,000 MLS 2140827

CHERRY VALLEY WITH WATER VIEW

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 1.3 ac parcel lends itself to some serious development. All pieces are in core area of town. This property features 8,500 sq ft solid building with Main St. access, as well as 3,000 sq ft building featuring 1,700 commercial and 3 bedrm completely renovated apt with Wharf St. access, separate lot backs onto Niles St. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton 2500s q ft, 3 bedroom home. Large 2 car heated double garage. 40x 60 separate garage/workshop. $429,000 MLS 2135106 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel

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Custom 2 bdrm home. Unfinished basement. Attached garage plus 2 lg outbuildings. $339,000 MLS 2137237 To view call Hugh Jackson or Tracey Dickson

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Custom Built Bright & Spacious Home. Main Floor Bedroom & Bathroom. Close to Picton & Amenities. $287,000 2133299 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Spacious open concept home, 2 bdrm, 3 bath. 2 car attached garage, above ground pool. $349,900 MLS 2140033 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson

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Century Home in Picton. Original Character throughout. Covered Porch & Wrap around Veranda. $259,900 2132709 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

GREAT SPOT TO BUILD - MLS 2133307

Large lot with sweeping views over Big Island marsh. Perfect for watching wild life. Easy commute to Belleville or Picton. $35,000 Call Carol Brough 613-476-2100

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In town, cozy 3 bedroom $1000. Plus utilities MLS 2140949 Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999

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Very affordable 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one floor living. Large open deck with sliding glass doors. $99,900 MLS 2136776 Steve Sensenstein

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Minutes from Picton, 2 treed acres, cedar sided family home, 3 bedrms, expansive decking, above ground pool. $262,900 MLS 2140345 Pat Benson Moore

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Spacious One Level Living. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms + Den. 2 Car Garage. $180,000 2136549 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch. Fireplace, Hardwood floors, 2 Car Garage, Den. $292,000 2141035 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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2 bdrm/2 bath bungalow, bright eat in kitchen, generous size rooms. Adult lifestyle community. $138,000 MLS 2135984 Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810

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OPEN SUN. MAR 2nd 2-4 1711 South Big Island Rd. Renovated and restored mid 1800’s Stone Farmhouse. Exposed stone. Original beams. Wide plank floors.Views over Big Island Marsh and waterways. $497,800

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Pristine 3 bedroom in Cherry Valley. Solid oak kitchen cabinets. Hardwood floors. Western views of farms, east Lake and sunsets. $266,500

Renovated with Century home character. Private yard with views of nature. Low water and hydro costs! $259,900

Waterfront lofted bungalow on Sheba’s Island. Dramatic stone wall with fireplace. Recessed lighting. Double garage with heated workshop. $618,000

Charming reno on picturesque Morrison Point Rd. Open concept kitchen/living area. Landscaped swimming pool. 4 bedrooms. Insulated studio/bunkie. $319,000

28.5 acres. 1300 feet of Adolphus Reach waterfront! Geothermal Heat! Skylights. Vaulted Ceilings.Walls Of Windows. $828,000

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Great opportunity to own over 22 acres in a picturesque rural setting! Sixty-two acres with 10 g/min drilled well, wooded area and good soil Ideally located only minutes to Picton and just a short drive to Highway for vineyard. Only minutes away from Sandbanks Provincial Park and 401. Level farmland to build your dream home and enjoy all that nature ten minutes from Picton. A great location for a hobby farm. has to offer. $115,000 MLS 2137215 $89,000 MLS 2135030 Sarah Scott* Lori Slik* www.homeinthecounty.com www.asenseofplace.ca

This recently renovated 1 1/2 storey 2 bedroom home features a newly installed gas furnace, is an ideal investment property or for the first time home owner! The four original tin ceilings give it the `County` charm! Large backyard for entertaining or relaxing! $139,000 MLS 2140964 Peter Lynch www.chestnutpark.com

Great Value in Picton! Charming raised bungalow, quiet street, short walk to downtown. Ideal for first time home buyers. Lower level walkout waiting to be finished. 3 bedrooms, great natural light, new windows in almost all rooms. New propane furnace and tanks, November 2013. Large sunroom. Newer roof. $182,000 MLS 2140803 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Charming home near Bloomfield & Picton! Close to shops & amenities. Original hardwood floors, door hardware & detailing. Upgraded bathroom. Spacious home, open concept main floor plan. 3 bedrooms, family room, dining area, laundry room, large mudroom & sunroom! Spacious master bedrm, his/her closets. $197,000 MLS 2140921 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Recently renovated and loaded with upgrades–a must see! Fully re-designed to an open concept floor plan kitchen/dining area and living room, 4pc bath, 2 updated bedrooms, reconfigured mudroom and laundry area. On a quiet street close to shops, schools and more! $199,000 MLS 2141009 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Hidden gem in Bloomfield, steps from shops and cafes of Main Street! Appealing Victorian, generous landscaped lot near the millpond. Expansive main floor, eat-in kitchen, large family room, exquisitely-detailed reception rooms. 2 bedrooms with added closet space. Perfect home for a couple! $295,000 MLS 2135967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Impeccable home minutes from Picton. Gracious open layout with main floor family room large, private lower level retreat, +deck and landscaped yard with patio. Master bedroom with adjacent sunroom, geothermal heating, and an eco-water system complete the picture. $349,000 MLS 2136496 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Spacious 19th Century brick home, renovated and updated. Large principal rooms, eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. Deck, pergola, limestone patio, rolling farmland. Recent renovations to suit a B&B; separate master loft bedroom, 3 pce ensuite. Prime location, minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park in Cherry Valley. $372,000 MLS 2137253 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

310 ft by 3 ac prime waterfront land, clear of trees, level to the lake! Private road off County Road 7 just past Lake on the Mountain, 15 minutes to Picton. Pebble beach waterfront faces north-west on Bay of Quinte. Total lot size 8.9 ac, 5.5 ac woods. Solid access road, hydro to property. $395,000 MLS 2132918 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

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On the Picton bluff towering over the harbour, the stateliest home in town, CIRCA 1859, widely recognized for its grandeur, grey rubblestone finish and majestic rooftop lantern. 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, 12 ft. ceilings, gracious living spaces, hdwd floors, 2 fireplaces. $799,900 MLS 2133401 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Custom stone home, picturesque, private setting, 525 ft waterfront overlooking Cape Vessey. Almost new Dave Main built executive home. Gourmet kitchen, great room, stone fireplace, formal dining area. Main floor grand master bedroom. 2nd bedroom, ensuite, guest suite on the upper level. Large family room. 4.16 ac. $834,000 MLS 2140319 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

The Montrose Inn, a magnificent mansion. Business includes B&B, Tea Room and Wedding Centre. 6.266 acres, overlooking the Bay of Quinte. 7 bedrooms, over 5,000 sq. ft. finished space, "Gentleman's Area”. 6 fireplaces, 6 baths. 2400 sq. ft. guest annex rented as a duplex. Zoned for a 5 room Inn and other uses. $949,900 MLS 2137105 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

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Pirates grab 2-1 lead with high-scoring start to playoffs Rebels bounce back from two losses to take Game 3 by one goal in Picton ChAD IBBotson Staff writer

Potent offence has highlighted the first few games of Picton's opening round playoff clash with the Campbellford Rebels. With three games played the Pirates hold a 2–1 series edge and have outscored the opposition 16–8. The team came up with a big effort in Game 1 last Thursday, taking the contest by a 7–1 score before picking up a 4–1 road victory on Saturday. Campbellford showed some offensive muscle of their own when they downed the Pirates in Game 3 on Sunday evening by a 6–5 score. Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said his team will treat their playoff run the same way they did throughout the regular season — one game at a time. “We are pleased with the two wins and using Game 3 as an opportunity to learn from our mistakes going forward,” he said. “We want to be loose physically and tight mentally heading into Game 4.”

In tIGht Picton Pirates forward Garrett Nichol cuts in front of sprawling Cambellford Rebels goaltender Cole Mahoney during the first period of last Thursday’s Game 1 of the Empire league semi-final. Nichol tallied a goal in the game while Mahoney made 32 saves on 38 shots in a losing cause. The Pirates lead the series 2–1. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Game 1 kicked off inauspiciously for Picton. Just 7:59 into the opening period Cole Hamilton banged in a rebound past goaltender Adam Wood to give the Rebels the lead. However, the Picton attack took

over and Campbellford was unable to find an answer. Kenny Murduff tied things up at 12:11 and despite going into the break tied 1–1, the Pirates had out-shot the Rebels 17–6.

“I thought we played a solid game from the net out in Game 1,” said Woodward. “We were moving our feet and engaged physically. We got big contributions throughout the line-up and put in a solid

60 minutes.” The Rebels got into some penalty trouble in the middle frame and Murduff and Wil Healey scored power-play goals for Picton less than two minutes apart to make it 3–1. Jack Davi-

son scored at 15:23 to further pad the lead. Corey Prince, Murduff, and Garrett Nichol tallied third period goals to round out the scoring. “In the third, we didn't sit back. I thought we kept their shooters to the outside and our defence did a good job clearing the net,” said Woodward. “Campbellford doesn't quit, so we made sure not to take any shifts off down the stretch.” Game 2 was expected to be a tougher test for Picton as the Rebels play well in their own barn. However, midway through the first it was Brian Bunnett scoring to give Picton the lead. Davison and Ryan Sizer has the assists. The play was mostly even through the first while Picton held a slight advantage in scoring chances. The same could be said for the second period, but this time it was Nick Ferguson tallying the only goal of the frame to even things up heading into the third. The Pirates clamped down and continued to play a steady road contest and Murduff scored at 4:51 of the final frame to give Picton a lead. Evan Greer tallied the lone assist on the play, but he didn't stop there.

See PIRATES, page 22

Crusaders sink Panthers with three-point shots to win Bay of Quinte title After trailing for three quarters, Nicholson finds offence PECI can’t match in fourth ADAM BRAMBURGER

Staff writer

Three-point shots beat the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers in more ways than one last Wednesday night as they saw the Bay of Quinte Conference championship trophy stay at Nicholson. Despite fast starts by the Panthers in both halves that had them in front by three points in their eventual 42-37 loss, the Crusaders showed they could drain the longrange shots before a standingroom only crowd in their home Providence Gymnasium. Through those three quarters, Nicholson hit five three-point shots with Jake Brak sinking four of those shots. The fourth quarter was when the shots beyond the arc really started to kill. Brak and Jack Goyer hit back-to-back three pointers early in the quarter to completely shift the momentum in the game to start an 8-1 scoring run. The Crusaders

kept coming, eventually doubling up PECI in the final quarter 16-8. At the other end of the court, the Panthers struggled to find their own offence. "We kept shooting threes and not moving the ball, not running the offence," said coach Ernie Macmillan. "We took too many shots. We just didn't run the offence at the end. It was there and we needed to get the ball inside but we couldn't do it. They played better than us in the second half." The PECI coach said his team — one that relied on its bench more than most in the local loop — seemed to tire from the pace of the game and just seemed to fall apart late. While he credited the Crusaders for their no-quit effort, Macmillan said the Panthers didn't manage to do the things they'd worked on to eliminate opponents from firing three-pointers. "We just let them set off," he said. "We were working

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lonG shot Panther shooter Taylor Reddick throws up a three-point shot attempt as Nicholson Crusaders Jack Goyer (15) and Clark Albert (25) defend before an overflow crowd at the Providence Gymnasium at Nicholson last Wednesday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

on it all year, when a guy makes a screen, you don't wait to get out there. Our guys would sit and wait, then they would go." Macmillan also conceded

that scheduling likely had some impact on the contest. The previously undefeated Panthers came into the game shaken at the idea that the Crusaders were able to

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have deciding game on their home court and he felt their hosts' play capitalized on the situation. "We tried to get the venue changed way before

this happened," Macmillan said. "They know every spot on the floor here, they play here every day. It's not fair. Anyway, that’s the way it is. They came to win tonight and they won." Though the Crusaders had to take the long road back to their home court for the final, requiring an upset win over Centennial in the semi-finals, Brak noted Nicholson approached the game like they belonged in the final from the outset. "We went business as usual," he said. "We played them tight in the first game and we knew if we played our best we could give them a run for their money. Picton's a great team and they gave us a really good game today… I'm really happy for our guys." Brak, who had a gamehigh 17 points in the contest, said the Crusaders struggled in the playoffs shooting the ball but kept faith in their game that they could find open shots and deliver.

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

Feb 27 - Farmers Face the Elements with Don McCabe, Vice President of Ontario Federation of Agriculture, on Ontario farmers interacting with the environment, and farm policy updates. Township of Thurlow Community Centre at 516 Harmony Road, north of Belleville (& west off hwy. 37) at 7 pm. No charge, donations accepted at the door. All are welcome. For information, The Hastings Stewardship Council: 613-391-9034 or email: info@hastingsstewardship.ca Mar 4-5 - Free Stall Dairy Housing Design Seminars Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 212, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville, ON. This seminar is specifically intended for producers with plans to build or renovate their free stall in the next few years. The focus is on fundamentals of design. It will also provide practical information needed to build an economical, labour efficient facility that is comfortable for cattle. Cost for 2 day course is $214.70 (includes 13% HST). For more information and to register, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre 1-877-424-1300 or 519-826-4047.

Mar 13 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com Mar 27 - Hastings Federation of Agriculture Meeting, 7:30 - 10:30pm, at Heather Lang, 979 Wyman Road, Shannonville. Contact Judy Hagerman, Secretary-Treasurer, email jlhagerman@sympatico.ca Apr 10 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com May 8 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com

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taking control Picton defenceman Steven Clarke skates the puck out of his own zone with Campbellford’s Jeremiah Doherty bearing down in the opening period of last Thursday’s contest. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Game 5 in Picton tonight PIRATES, from page 21

At 12:15 Greer took a feed from Murduff and buried a shot behind Rebels goalie Cole Mahoney to give the Pirates some insurance. At 18:13 it was again Greer bringing the Picton lead to 4–1 and securing the Game 2 win. “It's a tough rink to play in, you have to win puck battles and be opportunistic,” Woodward said. “I thought we did a good job sticking to the game plan in Game 2.” While the scoring was lopsided in the first two contests, a determined Campbellford team came out with a big effort in Game 3. Cole Hamilton got the Rebels rolling when he scored three minutes into the first. Just 2:35 later Bunnett brought things even with a goal assisted by Healey and Davison. At 12:33 Bunnett gave Picton the lead with a power-play goal from Davison and Sizer. Pirates defenceman Steven Clarke made the hole deeper for his former team when he scored 3:50 into the second. With a 3–1 lead the Pirates looked like they would roll to another big victory, but 5:20 into the period Jon Samis scored for Campbellford to bring his club within a goal. Two minutes later Murduff restored the two-goal lead, but again it was Samis at 10:23 bringing his team within one. Bunnett was handed an interference penalty late in the second and the Rebels carried the man advantage into the final frame. Hamilton scored his second of the game just 39 seconds into the period to bring his team even. The Pirates got a break when Rebels Brad Jacklin was handed an interference minor

midway through the frame and Brandon Peever fired a rocket to beat Mahoney and give Picton the lead once more. The lead wouldn't last, however, as Andrew Doxtator scored on a two-man advantage with Murduff and Nolan Powers in the box, evening the score with less than four minutes to go. The Pirates had the wind knocked from their sails when Jeremiah Doherty scored with just 34 seconds on the clock, giving Campbellford the win. Woodward said his team wouldn't make any excuses for Sunday's game. He said Campbellford simply did the better job. “We respect them and we know we can't give their best players that kind of time and space to make plays when it counts,” he said. “We got a way from our game plan when it was 3–1. We made mental mistakes and took some untimely penalties.” With seven points through three games as of press time, Murduff is leading the way offensively. Woodward said depth on the blue line has allowed Murduff to move back to his natural forward position and he has been playing alongside Greer. “The pair have been difference makers offensively and a threat to score every shift,” Woodward said. “Kenny has a big shot and uses his size to create space. We will need him to play with the same jump moving forward.” As of press time the Pirates were looking ahead to Game 4 on Wednesday and Game 5 will take place tonight at the Prince Edward Community Centre at 7:30. Game 6 is slated for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Game 7 will be back in Picton on Sunday at 7:30.

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ASP CONTRACTORS, airless spray painting, power washing, barns, houses, factories, etc. Corn, glass and sandblasting, new steel roofs installed, roofs screwnailed and boards replaced, eavestroughs and gutter guards installed, addions and foundations. 1-800-589-1375, georgewickens@hotmail.com CHAROLAIS BULL 11 mo. olds. Wayne Anderson, Consecon 613393-8380. HAY 150 round bales. Phone 613476-3809 WANTED RODNEY OATS for seed and International grain binder. Phone evenings, 905-983-9331.

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QUINTE PET MINDERS. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays 613-476-6265. WANTED mini poodle shihtzu mix puppy 613-471-1180.

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3 OFFICES. 700SQ' main level, downtown Picton, high visability, walk-in, professional building, law office next door, $650mo. heat included 613-476-7980. DOWNTOWN PICTON, approx. 625sq.ft., $900 monthly or best offer, plus utilities. Available immediately. 613-476-1099

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1 BEDROOM apartment for rent, Gilbert & Lighthall. Original hardwood, tall ceilings, gas fireplace, separate shower, all appliances. $900 monthly. 613-922-8555 1 TWO bedroom and 1 three bedroom apartment, Washburn Street, Picton. First/last and references required. 613-396-5442 ask for Chris or Mary. 2 & 3 bedroom homes $675 & $750, gas, hydro, water/sewer allowance. Please call Jill 613-966-9079. 2 BEDROOM side-by-side duplex, lawn maintenance and snow removal included, $675 monthly plus. 613-885-1307 (cell) 2 BEDROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1195 plus utilities (gas heat). Seniors Discount. Raspberry Fields 100 Upper Lake St. 613-885-1307 (cell) 2 BEDROOM 3rd floor, newly renovated, fridge/stove and water included, available Mar 1st, first/last required, $775 monthly 613-6452157. 2 BEDROOM apt. avail March 1, $995 monthly plus hydro. Large, clean, fully updated, mature quiet persons only, non-smk building. Contact Brian 613-240-5332. 2 BEDROOM apartment, close to town. Includes laundry hookups, dw, garage, hydro and heat. $1150 monthly. First/last and references required. 613-476-8052 2 BEDROOM apartment, $950 all inclusive. Secure building offering on site laundry and mail delivery. First/last and references required. To apply and arrange a viewing please call 613-476-7264 between 8am and 6pm. 2 BEDROOM upper apartment of duplex, 5km from Picton on Cty Rd. 10. Appliances included, available March 2, $650 plus hydro, references required. Call 613-968-1285.

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3 BEDROOM apartment, lower unit of house, available April. Includes laundry hookups, fenced yard, carport parking, dw and heat. $975 monthly plus water and sewer. First/last and references required. 613-476-8052 3 BEDROOM ground floor duplex, sunroom, private driveway, washer/ dryer, laundry room, fridge/ stove /dishwasher, close to school and downtown, $890 mo. water/sewer included. Heat extra. First/last/references, non-smk, no pets preferred, available April 1. Apply to Advertiser Box, 835 c/o The Picton Gazette 267 Main St. Picton K0K 2T0. BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom apartment in an Adult orientated building, unit is on the 2nd floor, over looking the harbour and Located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and parking for 2 cars. This is a must see! Unit rents for $850 plus H&H, available January 1st 2014, for more information 613-771-3203. COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Picton fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer, first/last/references required. Call 613-476-8052.

LARGE 1 bedroom Main Street Picton 2nd floor apartment, available March 1st. $700 monthly plus hydro, includes water. First/last required. No parking. Additional fee for pets and smokers. Please email: pictonapartments@bell.net or text 613-391-7123

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Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 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 4:00pm

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LOOKING FOR a fit, enthusiastic administrative assistant for a health club, duties include cleaning, day to day administration and sales. Evenings and weekends only, contact Jennifer 613-476-8787. COMPUTER TECH to develope and maintain real estate website and other administrative duties. Salary negotiable. Call Herb, 613921-7441 LOCAL WINERY looking fo rgeneral farm worker to cultivate and harvest grapevines starting in late spring. Applicants should have First Aide Certificate. Please fax resume to 613-399-1618.

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CHARD – In memory of our Mom, Mandy, who passed away February 27, 2013. Gone from us, but leaving memories, Death can never take away Memories of you mom Always in our hearts Miss You. Love Jenna & Hailey

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MEMORIAMS

In loving memory of my dear mother

Hineman-Frost-Holmes, Velma Irene

Velma Irene Frost-Hineman

May 15th, 1933 - February 27th, 2003

Things I feel most deeply, Are the hardest things to say, Dearest Mom, I love you In a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish, One dream that could come true, I’d pray to God with all my heart, For yesterday with you. So many things have happened Since you were called away, So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay. Every day in some small way Memories of you come my way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear. Love, Penny, John and family

May 15th, 1933 - February 27th, 2003

Eleven years ago today 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 and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay. Not a day passes that we don’t wish we could see you just one more time, For all we want is to see your struggle over and you back in your prime. Those joyous days filled with cards and laughter, We will remember them forever and after. The lessons you taught us will never be forgotten, As for those days I spent with you were the best present I have gotten. The strength and determination you possessed I wish I could borrow, The challenges and struggles you had throughout your life taught us all to never give up. You gave us determination to always go on and fight through the tough times. As we talk to you at the graveside we feel your heart break and hear your teardrops fall when we talk about the many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren that are growing up so fast, missing you. Your compassion and empathy towards others, even when you were at your worst, has been instilled in each of us to be better, do better. You are in our hearts, always loved, never forgotten and sadly missed. Your daughter Daphne, Brad and son Patrick, your many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAMS

In Memory of Kevin Robert Dickson April 1, 1964 - February 27, 2011

It’s hard to think that three years have passed by, And still we grieve and still ask why, That someone so young should be called away, Only God can answer, only God can say. We can’t understand the separation But God works by divine intervention He knew your heart, for it was breaking, He knew the toll that life was taking.

Now you rest, but still in our hearts, Where our love for you will not depart, We’ll see you again, and know it’s true, Our family together and life anew.

Lovingly remembered by Colleen, Owen, Ashleigh and Jordan

Kevin Robert Dickson

In fondest memory of our precious son, Kevin Robert Dickson, who left us suddenly February 27, 2011.

In the centre of the circle, Of the will of God I stand, There can come no second causes, All must come from His dear hand. All is well for ‘tis my Father Who my life hath planned.

Shall I pass through waves of sorrow? Then I know it will be best, Though I cannot tell the reason I can trust, and so am blest God is love, and God is faithful, So in perfect peace I rest.

With the shade and with the sunshine With the joy and with the pain Lord, I trust Thee! Both are needed Each thy wayward child to train, Earthly loss, did we but know it Often means our Heavenly gain.

Missed every day and always remembered for his love, care and compassionate ways. Mom and Dad.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

DEATHS

NEILL, Gertrude June August 10, 1923 – February 16, 2014

At St. Joseph’s Care Group with her son Ted, grandson Tyson and her loyal four-legged best friend Suzie at her side, June was peacefully received by the Creator. June was born on August 10, 1923 in Ingersoll, Ontario, spending her young years on the family farm near Folden’s Corners in Oxford County. From her first breath my mother always "cut her own path" and took tremendous pride in her independence. She looked back with fondness upon her early years riding the road with friends on her Indian motorcycle. This feeling of freedom charted the course on how she would lead the rest of her life. The stay at home housewife was not something she found desirous even though she excelled at it providing her children with a balanced and loving home. She took in mentally challenged children from the Children’s Aid Society and these children blossomed under her care. In the 1960’s she charted a new course entering into the challenging career of Real Estate starting with Paul Starr Realty in Woodbridge, Ontario. Again her desire for independence lead her towards obtaining her Real Estate Brokers license in 1966. Like everything my mother undertook, she embraced this challenge with a zeal opening her own office in Port Severn, Ontario, the heart of the Muskoka’s. She was extremely successful listing and selling vacation properties in the Muskoka’s. She had a deep love of the area, especially Six Mile Lake and Glouster Pool. She took great pleasure boating the myriad of waterways and the countless beautiful bays during the summer, and in the winter months she would jump on her snowmobile and cruise the trails with her friends and clients. Upon her retirement she moved to Armstrong, Ontario to be closer to her son and grandchildren. Like everything in her life this was a challenge she welcomed with open arms transforming her property on Clearwater Lake into an oasis in the wilderness. She remained in Armstrong for several years until health conditions required she be closer to specialists. From Armstrong she moved to the lovely community of Picton, Ontario in Prince Edward County and again undertook another challenge of transforming a run down residence into a place of beauty surrounded with flower gardens and mature maple trees. She became active with the Picton Flying Club making many friends with her outgoing personality and matter-of-fact approach to life. In 2001 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Again, this was met head on and she beat the odds springing back into an active lifestyle making every moment count. She remained in Picton until 2007 then again turned her eyes to Northwestern Ontario. She moved in with her son in Thunder Bay and embraced this beautiful city with a passion. She loved taking her scooter out and travelled the many paths around Boulevard Lake with her two little dogs Precious and Suzie in tow. Her outgoing personality shone through making many friends in the neighbourhood and chatting with everyone she met. She transformed the yard into a beautiful flower garden and during the winter months kept the birds well fed with the numerous bird feeders she carefully placed in the yard. Her final years were spent sitting in the sun on the front porch or in her big lazy boy chair watching the comings and goings of her neighbours and basically keeping an interested eye on the neighbourhood. Survived by her sons Bradley Earl Perrott of Winnipeg, Man. and Ted Neill of Thunder Bay. She shall be greatly missed by her grandchildren Clancey Andrew Neill of High Prairie, Alta, Tyson Mathew Neill of Thunder Bay and Addison Nathaniel Neill of Victoria, B.C. her great grandchildren Taylor Continelle of Edmonton, Alta, Sarah Faith Neill of High Prairie, Alta, Mattheu Neill of High Prairie, Alta and Phoenix Joy Neill of Victoria, B.C. She was predeceased by her Mother Vera May Millard (Shuttleworth), her Father George Earl Millard, Salford, Ontario, her siblings George Millard of Toronto, Carl Millard of Malton and Grace Roberts (Millard) of Tilsonburg. I would like to personally offer my gratitude and thanks to the Thunder Bay Palliative Care Unit, Dr. K. Miller, Dr. Migay, and the Revera Home Care Team for their guidance and support during her final days. I also would like to acknowledge Lynda Roussel for her compassion and assistance in arranging the best possible home support. The home support workers, Donna and Barb who showed my mother the utmost of respect, the visiting nurses Brandon, Heilka - you were awesome. Rhonda who came by to clean house, your visits were highlights to my mother and she truly admired your work ethic and humour. Panda Jerry who took such care with little Suzie’s grooming. Mother was always was more than pleased with the quality of work and your gentle quiet way. To the staff at St. Joe’s who went out of their way making my mother’s final couple of days as comfortable as possible. To these people and many others I owe a debt of gratitude that cannot be repaid. Honouring her request, she has been cremated. Interment will be at Harris Street Cemetery in Ingersoll. A celebration of life will take place in Ingersoll on August 10, 2014 – which would have been her 92nd birthday. Arrangements have been entrusted to the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St., Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5Z7. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com

DEATHS

BLANCHARD, Marilynn Elizabeth

Peacefully, after a brave battle with cancer and liver illness, at Belleville General Hospital on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, Marilynn Blanchard (nee Airey), at the age of 61. Beloved wife of Ron for 30 years. Loving and cherished mother of Phillip and Derek. Dear daughter of James Airey and step mother Minnie. Predeceased by her mother Maude. Loved by her twin brother Martin, sisters Janet Bumstead (Robert), Jo-Ann Airey, Karen Gerow (James), step sister Sally Gemmell (Graham). Marilynn will always be remembered and loved by all her nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Mrs. Blanchard is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday February 28th at 1:00 p.m. The Reverend Father Thomas Thazhappally to officiate. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 8pm. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS

DEY, Isabella Wilson

Peacefully, at Brockville General Hospital on Friday, February 21st, 2014, Isabella Dey (nee Robb), formerly of Milford, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her beloved husband John and her eldest son John. Survived by her loving children Len (Vera) of Foxboro, Heather Sornberger (Richard) of Brockville, and Robb (Erin) of Arnprior. Always remembered and cherished by her 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Isabella leaves behind her brother Dr. Robert Robb. Mrs. Dey rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, February 25th at 11:00am . The Reverend Robert Jones to officiate. Spring interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (cheques only, please). The family received friends on Monday evening from 6-8pm and an hour before the service on Tuesday.

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of Kenneth Walter Roblin would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Whattam Funeral Home, especially Funeral Director, Ben Ens for his kindness and efficient service. We also wish to thank Majors Sam and Shirley Roberts for their comforting service celebrating Walter's life, our good friend, Ken Whatman, for his heartfelt eulogy, and Walter's friends who acted as pallbearers. We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who sent floral tributes, made charitable donations, brought food to the house, and expressed their condolences through emails, calls and cards. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Lynda, Jeff, Maggie, Lawrence and Mary. To all those who helped us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We thank you for all the cards gifts and food. Russ & I really appreciate the love you all showed and can't thank you enough. Love Russ & Barb Cole.

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You

The family of Phil Leavitt would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who participated in our benefit January 11, 2014. To Christine Hennessy who was the back bone of the event – We are forever grateful. We are truly blessed to have such a kind-hearted friend like you in our lives. Thank you to Greg Verner who arranged all the wonderful entertainment – Steve McConnell, Jamie Pounder, Griffin McGill, Tony Forbes, Dave Bongard, Becky Elliott and Darcy Hammerton. You provided us with a wonderful night of fun and excellent music. Thank you to Christine’s helpers who sold tickets, gathered auction items and prepared the food for the event…Pam Butler, Margie McConnell, Susan Holland, Sarah Harrison, Pam McRae and Barb Blemkie. A fantastic crew that did a tremendous amount of work. Thank you to everyone who so kindly donated items for the auction – we were absolutely amazed when we saw the volume! Thank you to all the people and organizations that donated monetarily – words can’t express how forever grateful we are. Thank you to all our friends and family who bought tickets and traveled to be here. Our lives are influenced by you all. Prince Edward County is truly a wonderful and unique place to live… we’ve always loved the County and knew we were a terrific bunch of people… we are still absolutely left in awe of the kindness shown to us by our community. We sincerely thank you all – this event meant more to us than you will ever know. Thank You…… Phil, Sandy and Dalton Leavitt

“with the new day comes new strength and new thoughts” Eleanor Roosevelt

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AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Assorted furniture including table & chairs, a large collection of wildlife prints many by J. Gould & H.C. Richter, large qty. of glass & china including flow blue, Nippon & Noritake, cups & saucers, cake plates, brass pieces, brass scales of justice, Humpty Dumpty tea pot, steins, egg cups, crystal, Doulton foot warmer, qty. of new office supplies & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & large number of photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

OFFICIAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS and OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF MARGARET SZUCS, DECEASED

All persons having claims against the Estate of Margaret Szucs, late of the County of Prince Edward and Province of Ontario, who died on or about January 4, 2014, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before Monday, April 7th, 2014, after which date the aforementioned Estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED: 24 February 2014 MAYESKI MATHERS LLP LAWYERS Shelagh M. Mathers Barrister and Solicitor Suite 4, 6 Talbot Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Solicitor for the Estate

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Wellington to face off with division rival Cobourg in opening round of playoffs Dukes finish regular season with 6-4 loss to Mississauga as Chargersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goalie shines Jason Parks

Staff writer

The Wellington Dukes will head into the 2014 OJHL playoffs coming off a last regular season game loss. But that's fine, so will their first-round opponent. With no chance to advance any higher or losing any ground in the Northeast Conference seedings when they took the ice Friday evening against the visiting Mississauga Chargers, the fifth seeded Wellington Dukes (33-14-6) could be forgiven if they had a letdown against a franchise fighting tooth and nail to punch a ticket to the post season for the first time in seven seasons. And on the face of it, judging a 6-4 loss simply by the box score, one would agree that's likely the game story from Friday night. A desperate team looking for points against another that has self-preservation in mind while the shadow of a long playoff grind looms. However, the story is not that simple. The Dukes tested the Chargers time and again and forced Mississauga netminder Austin Washkurak to be brilliant as they sent 49 shots his way. On the other side of the ice, Taylor Welsh, coming

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off a shutout of the Burlington Cougars two nights prior, had a tough outing, giving up six Mississauga goals on 22 shots. With Wellington regulars Chad Thibodeau and Mike Robinson watching from the stands and netminder Tyson Teichmann fully healed from a neck strain but planted firmly on the bench, the Dukes controlled large portions of the contest, easily winning the puck possession battle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We drastically outshot them, the effort was really quite solid and anytime you put that many pucks on net, you are doing something right,â&#x20AC;? Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we gave up some bad goals and some goals that Welshy would like to have back.â&#x20AC;? Tied 3-3 after two periods, the game was blown open early in the third. Mitch Mehling scored just 59 seconds in and then the same Charger line marched up the ice and made it 5-3 33 seconds later as Trevor Warnaar set up Lucas Venuto. Just was Wellington was starting to get their bearings and quiet the visitors, Warnarr let a harmless looking drifter go towards Welsh who played the effort like a bag of toys. The juicy rebound

Chasing Chargers Wellington Dukes Abbott Girduckis follows the puck into the corner during Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6-4 loss as Mississauga Charger netminder Austin Washkurak looks on. The Dukes were to open playoffs last night. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

wound up in the slot and Ayrton Valente pounced on the charity for the Chargers' sixth of the game. Wellington would crawl back into it as Steven Deeg cashed in his second of the game on the power play at 7:57, but Washkurak refused to allow another puck get by. Abrams agreed Washougal timely saves and an emotional Charger team that could see their long awaited playoff birth on the horizon might have tipped the scales against a Wellington comeback. Andrew McCann and Parker Wood had the other goals for Wellington.

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The Essroc Prince Edward County Bantam Kings charge into the OMHA semi-finals against the Collingwood Blackhawks with a full head of steam after consecutive series wins over regional rivals. In the opening round of the playoffs, the Kings took care of the Stirling Blues in four games. Moving on to the quarterfinals, the Kings hooked up with the Port Hope Phantoms. After the clubs split the first two games of the best-

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Partners fine-tune plans for new hospital Early maritime history up next in Regent series vised business case for a new one stop health facility at a greenfield site somewhere in the vicinity of Picton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're hoping to share the final results of the revising of the business case later in April with a more public announcement,â&#x20AC;? Rowe said. Where the plans have changed somewhat and there might be confusion in the community is in a separation of timelines between QHC and PEFHT but not the groups themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The business case that they are looking at has the FHT and the hospital working at separate timelines. They are more separate projects,â&#x20AC;? Rowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The PEFHT hopew to move ahead at a faster pace as they don't need to go through the same approval or funding process but the full group is still involved.â&#x20AC;? Officials at the PEFHT office Tuesday confirmed that the group is going to need space for the full complement of staff sooner rather than later and much quicker than the wheels of

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A business case for a new campus-model replacement facility for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital continue to be developed amongst the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC), the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN). But those plans may include phases as the need for medical offices to house the PEFHT and community agencies will arise long before a shovel hits the ground for a new hospital for Prince Edward County. Spokesperson for QHC Susan Rowe provided the Gazette with the latest update on the quest for a new hospital Tuesday. According to Rowe, all planning partners continue to meet and finalize a re-

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