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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
DRIVING INTO FIRST PLACE
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Regent antennas closer to reality Council offers Bell Mobility its backing Chad Ibbotson
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New tourist trail could link art, heritage, and agriculture Page 3
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Historic edwardian liner brings prosperity to Ontario port Page 12
PECI Senior Basketball Panther Jamie Ferguson dribbles toward the key as Centennial Chargers defender Blake Reid stays in close check during the Panthers’ 52-48 victory in front of a packed gym Tuesday. The Panthers clinched first place in the battle of the Bay of Quinte Conference’s unbeaten teams. For more, see Sports, Page 17. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Electrical fault suspected cause of early morning blaze that caused $400,000 in damages
More than 200 sheep die in Bethel Road barn fire adam bramburger
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Dukes capture six points to improve standing as playoffs near Page 19
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An electrical fault is the suspected cause of a devastating fire that took the lives of nearly 250 sheep and levelled a barn that has been standing on Bethel Road for over 140 years. According to Prince Edward County deputy fire chief Robert Rutter, his department received a 911 call at 2:29 a.m. Saturday when they learned about the blaze on the farm owned by Chris and Shirley Byford. The couple had been awakened by neighbours Drew and Jennifer Byford, who had noticed the 200-foot-by-90-foot main barn structure was already fully involved in the fire. Upon seeing that Rutter said responding firefighters went to work to try to protect surrounding buildings from a similar fate. "That was the first thing, we knew we obviously
devastatIng loss The main barn structure on Chris and Shirley Byford’s Bethel Road farm was reduced to rubble following a fire early Saturday morning. The blaze took the lives of the more than 200 sheep inside. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) weren't going to be able to do anything for the main structure," he said, noting they focused their attention on another barn to the southeast and immediately put a hose line on that structure to keep it cool. The fire fed on hay bales as about 370 bales were lost in the main structure, while another 275 bales ignited in a nearby covered storage.
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He said a neighbour brought in a hi-ho excavator to spread out some of the remaining hay, which likely helped prevent the spread of fire. Fortunately, the weather conditions were better than they had been most days last month. "We were lucky there were not huge winds," Rutter said.
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Rutter said he was concerned about the potential for injuries due to slippery road conditions and the magnitude of the call, but was pleased to report no injuries over the course of the operation. Some 45 firefighters from Prince Edward County fought the blaze for more than 12 hours.
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S E C T I O N
Since Bell Mobility brought forward a plan to erect a 30metre telecommunications tower in downtown Picton there has been a lot of concern expressed by area residents. At their rescheduled meeting last Thursday evening, council began to alleviate some of those concerns when they voted to allow Bell Mobility to go ahead with their plan to erect four smaller antennas on the Regent Theatre's fly tower. The motion comes with the caveat that Bell Mobility continue to work with the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) to reach an appropriate screening method. The motion passed last week rescinds a previous motion denying Bell Mobility's request to use the Regent and approves the theatre location. It also says the Elizabeth Street site is unacceptable and the Regent Theatre in amenable to the proposed installation and “wishes to work with the heritage advisory committee, Bell Mobility, and County staff to determine the most suitable configuration.” Regent Theatre Foundation board member Peter Blendell said the foundation continues to support Bell's proposal. He said the foundation knows full well the heritage value of the building. “We agree with PEHAC and everyone that it's important, but the Regent doesn't think this project will diminish the value of that asset,” he said. He said the towers are small enough that the proposed fibreglass panels for screening will not be a detriment to the look of the building. “It's fine with us whether there are panels or no panels or any other design issue that Bell, PEHAC, or planning staff come up with — we're completely flexible,” he said.
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Jeffery murder trial hears opinions about accused’s mental state Defence calls psychiatrist to testify about symptoms he observed Jason Parks
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After a brief adjournment, the trial of Beau Jeffery continued in Picton's Superior Court of Justice on Tuesday with psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Rootenberg providing testimony for the accused who stands charged with stabbing his mother, Elaine Jeffery to
death in their County Rd. 5 home Aug. 24, 2011. In addition to watching police interviews and reading officers’ notes, Rootenberg personally assessed Beau Jeffery Oct. 23, 2013 in a five-hour wide-ranging interview in which the doctor found Jeffery to be pleasant, coherent, and speaking about all manner of things. “He was medicated and
that allowed us to have a lengthy dialogue,” Rootenberg told the court. Given the medical history, and other information, the psychiatrist was able to determine Beau Jeffery had a major mental illness since his first admission to hospital in October 2008, and had shown symptoms as far back as 10 years ago with that illness being schizophrenia. In his report, Rootenberg offered the opinion Beau Jeffery was not criminally responsible for his actions on Aug. 24, 2011, stating the young man met the criteria for such a finding and did not know what he did was wrong from a moral standpoint. Rootenberg added in his testimony Beau Jeffery had doubts that he killed his mother and believed it was a random person. “Throughout the police interviews he is saying 'she and her' and not 'mom or mother',” Rootenberg said. In his testimony, Rootenberg said the symptoms Jeffery was exhibiting such as paranoia, being agitated, being able to make thought projections and absorptions were all typical of a person suffering a major mental illness. Defence council Chris Murphy offered the second 911 call Jeffery made on July 24,2011 a month prior to the event, where the young man told a dispatcher there were members of a lesbian ghost organization in his house and a police officer was
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Back to court Beau Jeffery enters Picton’s Superior Court of Justice last week. Jeffery is charged in the stabbing death of his mother Elaine Jeffery. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
stashing guns and drugs in a vent in the bathroom. Rootenberg agreed that was a prime example of the symptoms showcasing the man's disorganized, rambling thoughts. “This 911 call offers a window into his mental state,” Rootenberg said. During her cross examination, Crown attorney Jodi Whyte inquired as to patients that might malinger their symptoms as to “guild the psychological lilly” and wondered if Jeffery was doing this. Rootenberg said Jeffery was not overplaying his mental illness and, if anything, downplayed his sickness in his interview. Whyte didn't concur with Rootenberg's opinion that Beau Jeffery could be found not criminally responsible for his actions. Whyte made several forays against the position, pointing to instances where Jeffery told Elaine Jeffery's friend Heather Krawczyk anywhere from five-to-15 minutes after he stabbed his mother that she had gone for a walk, making up a “quick lie” as he told investigators. She added Beau Jeffery knew to clean the house with a bleach-water solution, hide the body and burn his clothes and Elaine Jeffery's purse in the aftermath of the stabbing and took those actions. “That seem's pretty organized,” Whyte offered. Last week, Day 3 of the trial saw the final taped interview with Beau Jeffery with investigators going over details of the man's
actions up to and after the murder. Jeffery told Det. Sgt. Jim Smyth after his mother had taken him to town to buy him cigarettes, they became embroiled in an argument around Jeffery's unemployment. Jeffery said he asked for the keys to the red Mitsubishi that was rented after he had been involved in an unreported collision a few days prior and his mother refused as he was not an insured driver. “I said give me the car keys she says ‘No’...she’s like ‘You’re not insured,’ I was like, ‘I don’t care, I want to go over to Belleville’ and that’s when the fight broke out,” Jeffery told Smyth. Jeffery said he and his mother started pushing one another and he dragged her to the kitchen. “She is batting at me and screaming and screaming and then I reach up I grabbed the knife and I stabbed her,” Jeffery said. Smyth wondered if Elaine Jeffery had threatened Beau in any way at that moment and the young man said she did not. “There was a voice in my head that basically made it adamant to me like You need to get those keys you need to leave, you must do anything in your power to get those,’” he added. Smyth asked Jeffery when he first thought of killing his mother that day. “Spur of the moment.” Jeffery also said in the interview that his mother had been threatening to kill him at times over the past two or three months both
telepathically and by speaking to him. In the afternoon on Day 3, Jim Jeffery was called by Murphy and the husband of the late Elaine Jeffery and father of Beau Jeffery seemed to want to offer more under oath than just answer questions. In answering a question about Elaine Jeffery and the family relationship, Jim Jeffery said his late wife loved their son and said she protected Beau at all times. “She never threatened him?” “No.” “Never threatened to cut off him penis?” “Utterly ridiculous.” Jeffery said he had never witnessed any physical aggression between the two, nor had Elaine ever told him of any instances of such behaviour. Jeffery, who has completed a course from the National Alliance on Mental Illness to help understand Beau's condition, told the court of one of the first instances where his son showed a crack in his mental state was in the spring of 2008 when he and Elaine went to pick up Beau after his first year at George Brown College. According to Jim Jeffery, he and his wife arrived at the student housing to find Beau frantic that they start packing right away as the young man was convinced mafia in Toronto thought he was selling drugs on their turf and they were coming after him. “He told us to keep quiet because drug lords were on the floor below, recording every word we said,” Jim Jeffery recalled. Going further, Jim Jeffery said he and his wife would try to cope with situations like this but felt his wife and he were not on the same page. “She was dreaming this would eventually go away...I didn't have the same reality,” Jeffery said. Later that fall, Beau Jeffery would be admitted for the first time to Belleville General Hospital on a Form 1 through the Ontario Mental Health Act. By way of Jim Jeffery's testimony, the court heard physicians were considering his son’s admission came through a bout of druginduced psychosis, though further testing did not take place.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
Barn quilt trail mixes art, heritage, agriculture
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said. Already, there has been some community interest in the project. Students at Pinecrest Memorial and C.M.L. Snider are going to paint quilts for their schools, while some will also help create an online presence. A teacher herself, Dubyk said she’s really excited about that tie-in as students can take ownership that they had a part in creating something lasting. She noted Picton Home Hardware has already of-
fered in-kind gifts of supplies and several art classes at the Bloomfield Centre For Creativity are ready to participate. Some of the people responsible for starting other barn quilt trails in the province will actually be on hand at the centre for workshops April 26 and 27. Dubyk said those who are interested in helping with the establishment of the trail and the creation of the large paintings are invited to e-mail her at patron1793@gmail.com to receive further details.
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By combining two of Prince Edward County’s most sought-after features, Pat Dubyk believes she has found an ideal tourism venture to bring more traffic to local roads. While judging in southwestern Ontario for the Communities in Bloom organization with her husband Ron, Dubyk learned about the proliferation of barn quilt trails. Essentially, the trails highlight barns or other properties with heritage significance and unite them by placing bright, colourful art installations either on or near the structures. “We’re trying to show a different kind of art and show our historic buildings by creating something new for people to see,� Dubyk said. “We have a lot of beautiful agricultural areas here and these installations create a beautiful effect. It brings community spirit.� Working with members of the Prince Edward County Quilter’s Guild and the Bloomfield Centre For Creativity, Dubyk said her working group has identified a number of properties along Loyalist Parkway whose owners they hope to approach about hanging the art work. While Dubyk said the patterns of art have ranged from traditional to abstract elsewhere in the province, her group is hopeful to promote more traditional quilt patterns in its installations. She said owners would be able to receive the art at a nominal fee in exchange for an agreement that they’d continue to display it for a set period of time. The owners will have the opportunity to influence the designs placed on their property or even have a hand in creating their own. In other areas, Dubyk
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
Social Notes Happy
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Anniversary Rose & LaVerne Cole
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Site Set Regent Theatre Foundation board member Peter Blendell addresses council last Thursday. Blendell said the Regent is on board with Bell Mobility’s antenna proposal and is willing to work with the heritage committee to make the site work. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
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Bell to comply with requirements ANTENNAS, from page 1
Blendell noted there is a top to bottom crack in the west wall of the fly tower, but he said he has discussed all structural issues with Bell prior to signing a lease agreement with the company. “(Bell has) always agreed that the liability is theirs, that's written into the lease,” said Blendell. “They understand they have to have engineering studies and fully comply with all planning an building requirements for this.” The issue first came to councillors in September when they denied Bell Mobility's request to erect four 2.9metre antennas on the fly tower after receiving comment from PEHAC that the antennas would negatively impact the structure. The company said at that time they would pursue a tower location at 22 Elizabeth Street and in December began to distribute information to residents in the area. The newly proposed site was met with plenty of opposition from residents at a community meeting in the Regent and prompted another council debate where it
was decided Bell had not done its homework before selecting the theatre as the preferred site. That led to a Jan. 16 committee-of-the-whole meeting where the issue was deferred once more to allow for additional comment from PEHAC and to get an opinion on the proposal from the municipality's fire department. Last week council received the requested comments. Fire chief Scott Manlow forwarded comments through corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull which said the risk to the building would be the same with or without the Bell installation. PEHAC continued to express concern regarding structural and safety issues. Bell Mobility representative Matthew Milligan said the company approved of the motion to approve the site and would continue to work with all involved to make the location work. “Certainly we are amenable to working with the county either through staff or committees to find a design that is suitable.”
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Foundation’s telemetry campaign passes halfway point Interim development director has interest in seeing cardiac monitors upgraded AdAm BrAmBurger
Staff writer
Hazel Lloyst has some deep family connections to the hospital she now works for and to the fundraising campaign she has been asked to champion for it. Last month, Lloyst celebrated a bit of a homecoming when she was named the interim director of development for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation after spending 14 years directing various fundraising campaigns including the Loyalist College Capital Campaign. She was born in the pre-
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vious Picton hospital to her mother Mary, of Green Point and her father Orey, who had met her mother at a dance while training as a gunner at Camp Picton. Lloyst would lose her father at the early age 49 of a massive heart attack in 1965, a memory that has prompted her to fight for advancements in health care within the community.
"To this day, I wonder if early detection and diagnosis could have prevented his premature death," Lloyst recalls. Now, she's in the midst of a campaign that could save others similar pain. The hospital foundation is undertaking its annual fundraising drive with a goal of $237,000 to purchase telemetry equipment to help with cardiac monitoring in the inpatient unit. The equipment there was last updated in 1999. Lloyst says the need is urgent and the impact could be great. "Our current campaign to purchase cardiac monitoring equipment will help save lives now and into the future," she said. "Heart disease affects us all; be it a loved one, a friend, a coworker, a neighbour, or a visitor to our county." Foundation members are
urging the community to attempt to bring the campaign over the top by Valentines Day. At present, the campaign is past the half-way point to reaching its goals but still needs another $100,000 in funding. As an added incentive, over the next month the foundation is offering a chance for those donating $100 or more to enter a draw to win a night in a premiere suite at the Inn at Huff Estates including complimentary breakfast, a wine tour, and tasting. The prize is valued at $250. Those entering by 4 p.m. on Feb 28 will be entered into pot for a chance to be drawn March 7. Donations can be made by visiting the foundation office at the hospital, surfing to www.pecmhf.ca online, or calling 613-476-1008 ext. 4503.
Public school board faces $1.6-million budget shortfall JAson PArks
Staff writer
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School board will be drawing down on an accumulated surplus to deal with an estimated $1.6-million shortfall in its 2013-2014 budget. Local public school board trustees were told by superintendent of business services Leslie Miller at their monthly meeting Monday evening that lower than projected enrolment (and thus, a lower amount of base funding from the Ministry of Education) for the current school year couldn't be completely offset by other funds and discovered cost savings coming from the transportation budget. Miller said Oct. 31 numbers gathered at each school in the board's catchment area showed total enrollment to be 214 students less than pro-
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jections made in late June when the original budget was estimated and sent to the province. Senior administration has found one-time cost savings in transportation and staffing adjustments of around $500,000 and new education program - other funding in the amount of $2 million although that funding is heavily regulated and constrained by the province. “We've are permitted to use some of our prior year's surplus,” Miller told the Gazette. Declining enrolment continues to plague the board as it does most other school boards across the province. The board will once again conduct a final count of students enrolled as of March 31st, 2014 although Miller doesn't expect the amount of students (14,370) to change
drastically over October's numbers. “We really haven't changed our numbers, we took our numbers from October and we are carrying them forward. In terms of elementary numbers, those enrolments stay pretty even over the school year. In the case of secondary school numbers, those may fluctuate somewhat and we may make further adjustments at that time,” she said. The board will make another update to the Ministry of Education prior to the end of the learning year. In other board news, director of education Mandy Savery-Whiteway told the Gazette in spite of several class cancelations this year, safety still trumps all including class time.
“Anytime students miss educational and class time, it's a concern but our focus first and foremost is student safety,” she said. Locally, students have had more snow days this year than in the two previous combined. “We have amazing staff in our schools and they will be able to prioritize required curriculum in the amount of days we have,” she said, adding the cancelations have been spread out over the board catchment area. “We haven't had the consistent board wide cancelations. School has gone on in some parts and not in others so we think that will balance its self out. We of course want out students in the class room but safety has to come first.”
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Looking back in the
Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924
n Claude W. Cole of Cape Vincent, N.Y. wrote to the Prince Edward Agricultural Society offering a log cabin they could place at the Picton fairgrounds. The cabin was on one of the Duck Islands and Cole said if the agricultural society could supply a man to take it off his boat at Point Traverse, he’d donate it to them. Cole, a Canadian, said his great, great grandfather was a United Empire Loyalist. n Plans were finalized for the T.W. Kinney Canning Company near the stock yards. Kinney planned to use Picton men to complete the construction and to buy materials in Picton where possible. The factory would handle tomatoes, corn, berries, beans, and pumpkins. Contracts were already set for the growing season. n The province was promising a shift in rural education to encourage more boys and girls to stay on the farms and learn agricultural trades instead of leaving them behind for “white collar” work.
70 years ago — 1944
n Dr. A.E. Berry, Ontario’s chief sanitation engineer told Picton council and post-war planning committee members that it was time for the town to employ an engineer to draw up plans for a sewage system and sewage disposal plant. Berry indicated by having an overall system plan, the town could avoid temporary expenditures to fix immediate sewage problems anywhere in the town. n The Prince Edward County Hospital saw 1,266 patients in 1943. Some 837 patients were female and 429 were male. There were 288 births — 126 boys and 162 girls. On average, there were 37 patients at a time in the hospital. n Private Keith Munro, a Wellington man whose parents were living in the county home, was officially reported as missing by his section in Italy on Jan. 17. Monro was a gunner in the Perth Regiment and had been overseas away from his wife and two daughters for over a year. Monro’s brothers Malcolm and Howard also served in the Canadian military during the Second World War.
60 years ago — 1954
n Work on a new district high school in Picton was nearing completion with estimation that students would move out of the Picton Armouries into the new building by the Easter holiday in early April. Tradesmen were busy working on finishing operations and installing furnishings in the new building n Members of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture heard a report from their zone in the Ontario Federation of Agriculture which called for women to take a more active and participatory role in the organization.
20 years ago — 1994
n MP Lyle Vanclief was skeptical about a plan that aimed to reduce the flow of smuggled tobacco into Canada by reducing taxes on tobacco. He said he was concerned lower taxes might be counterproductive to lowering the overall use of tobacco in Canada. If tobacco products became more affordable, he reasoned, more youth could partake. n Manson Slik and Mary Leyendeckers were re-elected presidents of the chamber of commerce and the Quinte’s Isle Tourist Association respectively.
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From bear paws to beaver tails
Needless to say, it has been a good winter for snowshoes and crampons. Probably not a good winter though to bring up the topic of climate change and global warming. The less said about that this past week, the better! In fact, even as someone who professes to embrace winter, I was almost ready last week to hitch a ride with anyone heading south who would have me. But, where do you go this winter? Not Georgia or Florida which also had winter weather. So, we stay put and think about May warblers, spring peepers echoing from the wetlands, and flowers in the garden…..and make the best of it by snowshoeing. Snowshoes have been around for at least 6,000 years. They have proven themselves admirably as an efficient mode of travel when struggling through deep snow with conventional winter boots just doesn’t cut it. For me, they provide access to wooded areas that I like to visit in the winter where the mayhem of the workaday world can be left behind, and where I can immerse myself in the tranquillity of a natural world where the only sounds are the muffled crunch of snow under my feet and the ever present acrobatic chickadees as they search for food along the fencerows. I was out on my snowshoes again today, as I am most mornings, around two open hay fields. It’s about a kilometre, and with an additional two kilometres of exercise on the tread mill, that distance will have to do until the hiking season begins
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again. I got into snowshoeing when I found that I could no longer comfortably cross country ski due to arthritis in the feet and ankles. I still do a bit of skiing if I drug myself up well with Ibuprofen and don’t have occasion to turn, or stop suddenly! There are many different snowshoe styles – Huron, Ojibway, beaver tail, swallowtail, bearpaw, the list goes on. I have three different styles of snowshoes. For deep, fresh snow, like we received over the last week, I like to use the traditional Huron style as their larger size tends to support my weight far better in soft snow conditions. Wooden shoes with traditional rawhide webbing leaves you feeling like you are one with nature as we seek balance in our lives. And, they are traditional. The traditional Huron snowshoes have a long and storied history, from the days of their aboriginal inventors to the recreational use of today. The Huron style, as well as
the similar Ojibwa style – more narrow and elongated and built for speed and largely open areas – float easily over soft snow. The pointed tails on both styles are designed to act much like the rudder of a boat. Trailing lightly with each step, they keep the feet pointed in the right direction, leading to less fatigue over long distances. However the Huron and Ojibwa styles come at a cost of less maneuverability in forested areas. For these areas, I like my bear paw design. This style has actually been designed for hunting, trapping, birding and longdistance adventures in dense forest. The frame is usually made of Appalachian white ash and lacing made of raw cowhide so they still have that traditional feel about them. More rounded, but still with enough length to prevent you from sinking deeply in soft snow, its shape allows you to manoeuver easily in tight areas, around trees and bushes. The upturned toes get you over fallen branches with ease and if there is occasion to be walking somewhere with them strapped to your back, they are not so long as to catch on your heels with every step. Cost-wise for any pair of snowshoes, you are looking at quite a few dollars for a good set – at least, a couple hundred dollars. I got my Huron snowshoes a few years ago at a local sales barn and although the bidding was fierce, I still walked away paying only $60. Some friends found their snowshoes at a second-hand place and managed to get two pair for only half that amount. So, it pays to look
around first before buying new. I don’t think my Huron snowshoes had ever been worn. However, if buying new, be prepared to pay for quality. Last, but certainly not least, are my aluminum frame snowshoes. Gone is the traditional rawhide webbing and wooden frame. Plastic and aluminum, but still a big seller for those wanting something basic. The advantages of aluminum shoes are that they’re lightweight and smaller than their wooden cousins, although I find them quite useless in deep snow. The smaller size makes them a better choice for tight spaces like heavily wooded areas. Many aluminum shoes will also have a crampon on the sole of the shoe designed for traction in difficult areas. However, in extremely cold temperatures the vinyl can become brittle and crack or break. Additionally, many users have found wooden shoes can take more bending or flexing over uneven ground or rocks. And, those crampons can collect slush and freeze into a ball on the sole of your shoe. I do like my aluminum snowshoes though, and use them only when there is just a little snow and something is needed to take the edge off those conditions. And, we haven’t had conditions like that in more than a month! 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 .
Royal Hotel commits $20,000 to County FM funding drive A new partnership is helping two businesses in the county develop their public image. This week, the Royal Hotel gave 99.3 County FM a $20,000 financial commitment toward the radio station’s drive to get on the air. In a news release distributed Monday, Royal Hotel developer and former provincial politician Greg Sorbara explained the donation was a
way to connect the project to rebuild the historic hotel with the public in a good light. “I see our contribution to 99.3 County FM as another way to support the community and to connect the community with the county’s rich past,” said Sorbara, who lives here part time. The developer said his vision for the hotel is to restore it to a focal point for
downtown Picton and the county at large and to preserve the building. He said he welcomes the public’s ideas and input on what they envision for the redeveloped property. 99.3 County FM board chair Treat Hull said the donation is an important vote of confidence that shows local businesses can support the station’s cause and benefit
from their involvement in the radio effort. Hull said the station will need to raise about $150,000 to get on the air. After receiving a licence from the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission last month, the station’s supporters hope they can begin broadcasting by year’s end. -Staff
EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
‘Because of (Beau's) state, I knew what had happened. I didn't know the details but I didn't even have to ask. But it wasn’t his fault because his mental state was so deteriorated. The reason why I'm sitting here today is because that man is not guilty of any crime.’
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Olympics should not be overshadowed by political issues
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SO FANCY Sonrise Christan Academy principal Julie Scrivens, dressed as Pipi Longstocking, interviews Senior Kindergarten student Adelaide Daniels who is dressed as Fancy Nancy Butterfly during the school’s Literacy Day celebrations last week. (Photo By Jason Parks)
STARTING tomorrow, the eyes of the world will be on Sochi, Russia for about two weeks as the best athletes in many winter sports attempt to win medals for themselves and for the countries whose flags they have chosen to compete under. Thus far, however, many of the stories coming out of Sochi have been about what people will be watching for outside the realm of sport. Some are boycotting the Winter Games because of Russia’s harsh treatment of homosexuals, while others are planning to stay away from the action amid threats from militant groups that the great spectacle will be the target of a spectacular terrorist attack. It has been debated greatly whether Russia has adequate security measures in place. Others suggest that the host community simply isn’t ready for the influx of people that have already started arriving. Whether those fears are true or just rhetoric left over from the Cold War, it appears these Winter Olympics could be overshadowed just as the last Summer Games in Beijing, China became more of a chance for people to examine that country’s civil rights record, coupled with the growth of its modern economy. There were scores of protests and bitter headlines at the time and none of them focused on which athletes might be secretly doping or cheating the system. Even the Vancouver Games in 2010 were subject to demonstrations about how the Canadian and British Columbia governments handled poverty mere streets away from venues. While hosting the Olympics can offer a real chance for a country to put its best foot forward for the world and while flag-waving to the actual accomplishments can become a great source of national pride for some, the Olympics have come to be about much more than sport and about much more than the human dream for athletes to strive for “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” as the movement’s motto has been translated from Latin. Every couple years, either during the summer or during the winter, another country has a chance to make a statement that it can spend money to build the best facilities and it can show that somehow, its own society is doing things that others should take note of. Often, the Games also bring out valid social issues that the International Olympic Commission didn’t consider in their bidding process and it brings out much debate and discussion within the international community. It would be nice if the Olympic experience could go back to being just one about sportsmanship and athletics. The facilities don’t have to make a statement, they just have to provide a venue. The athletes can wear a uniform to recognize who supported them to do their best, but really, their focus should be on pushing one another, regardless of nationality to achieve better. It could be so simple and that’s likely the way it was in the beginning. Hopefully, the athletes of Sochi offer some moments that will transcend the distractions of the spectacle.
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February is full of special events at County libraries The month of February at the library brings a number of free special events to the community. Tonight at 7 p.m., a short film and talk entitled “The Tar Sands via Line 9” will be presented at the Picton library branch by Knowlton Hunter with a question and answer session to follow. Line 9 is the pipeline that runs through our region proposed to transport tar sands oil. Come learn about the proposal and its important implications. This presentation follows the Social Justice Group meeting at 5:30 p.m. This group welcomes new members. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the topic is again the Tar Sands, but with an entertaining twist. Join us as we welcome the wild and wonderful Birdbone Puppet Theatre for adults and children, which is travelling across the proposed Line 9 route. Puppeteers Alison and Alex will present the Tar Sands Dragon Opera. “It's a fairytale of sorts, and features the cardboard clownery of a bewildered puppet population and the operatics of the inky-black shadows that lurk wherever There Be Dragons,” say the puppetry duo. Accordion playing and song and dance will lighten the necessarily inky mood. The show begins at 12 noon, followed by a free lunch by Food Not Bombs. On Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m., bees and pollinators are the topic as Bay Woodyard of Honey Pie Hives and Herbals presents “How to Grow a Bee Friendly Garden”. If the honeybees disappear - and they are under threat - so will grapes, strawberries, fruit trees and many other foods we depend on. One of the ways we can help save bees and encourage bee populations is with a bee friendly garden. Come learn how to make create beautiful natural spaces and pollinators at the same time. This presentation follows the Social Justice Group meeting at 5:30 p.m.
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The library’s popular computer courses continue as well all month with two new additions at the Wellington branch library on Saturday, Feb. 22. From 10 a.m. to noon, an information session on “Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)” will be offered followed by “Choosing a PC or Tablet Device” from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. Bring your questions and learn about these topics to help make the right choices for your needs. To register for these two info sessions, contact Eric Pierce at 613-4765962 or by e-mail at: computerlab@peclibrary.org On Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1, the Really, Really Free Market will be held at the Picton branch. The focus this month is on children’s items. The Really, Really Free Market is, as the name states, a small market where all items are free. Donations welcome on the day of the market. Throughout the month, regular programs, including more computer workshops, French instruction, book clubs, chess club, Free Soup Fridays, free films, the After School Fun Club and many other programs continue. Please note that the library is closed on Monday, Feb. 17 for Family Day. For a full list of programs, visit the library’s event calendar on the website at: www.peclibrary.org.
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Picton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 member Jon Beimers (fourth from left) bought a brand new slighting scope and raffled it off with proceeds going to the Poppy Fund for veterans and the 851 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Joining Beimers, from left, are Corporal J. Casselman, Legion member and RCAF Master Warrant Officer (Retired) Gil Charlebois, Sergeant J. Kennedy, Captain Lewis Jenkins, Leading Air Cadet J. Leavitt, and Warrant Officer 1st Class Brandon Sponagle. (Submitted photo)
Contrast produces laughs in Odd Couple Prince Edward Community Theatre to stage female adaptation of Neil Simon classic ADAM BRAMBURGER Staff writer
Mt. Tabor patrons are in for a study of contrasts with humorous results this weekend as the Prince Edward Community Theatre opens its version of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple — Female Version. “It’s the flip side of the original play. It calls for six females and two males and the principles are Olive and Florence instead of Oscar and Felix,” said director Lynn Fennell. Essentially, Fennell says Simon plays off the fact that the two principle characters, played by Lesley Snyder (Olive) and Roxanne MacKenzie (Florence), are completely different in almost every way. Essentially, Olive is an easy going, carefree slob, while Florence is an uptight neat freak. When Florence’s husband splits up with her, Olive takes pity on her and provides a place to stay. That’s when the comedy starts. “The basis of the humour is in the contrast of the characters,” said Fennell, who added as the women try to survive as roommates, they inevitably put their lengthy friendship in serious jeopardy. The two muddle along
A STUDY OF OPPOSITES Olive (Lesley Snyder), right, and Florence (Roxanne MacKenzie) find out they can’t stand each other after becoming roommates in The Odd Couple - Female version. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
barely tolerating each other until things eventually reach a climax as Florence eventually steps over the line and even the easy going Olive can no longer take it. “She realizes she has to get rid of this person, but it’s not that easy,” Fennell said. Through the crazy hijinks, Fennell said there is a fair amount of character growth and change as well as a compassionate angle that begins to develop.
“We see growth and human potential as these women work to rebuild their lives,” he said. Aside from the contrast between the principle characters, some humour is also derived from the supporting cast. Like the poker buddies in the original Odd Couple, Simon has brought in a group of funny women who engage in a weekly bout of Trivial Pursuit. Susie Mitchell, Lindsey
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Payne, Wilma McCagg, and Jennifer Sills provide laughs as that crew. A couple of Spanish neighbours, whom Fennell describes as matadors in suits played by Barrie Atkinson and Paul Massey also bring along some laughs. Throughout, Fennell said, the humour is typical Simon. “The humour is an urban humour. There’s plenty of one-liners and double entendre throughout,’ he said. Fennell also expressed excitement that the show attracted three new cast members to the company as MacKenzie, Snyder, and Massey are all in their first Prince Edward Community Theatre production. The show runs Feb. 8 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 in advance, available at the Gazette, Imperial Submarine and Kelly’s Store in Picton, and the SideStreet Gallery in Wellington, by calling Fennell at 613-476-5925 or emailing lynnfennell@ gmail.com. Tickets at the door are available for $16. At the box office for The Odd Couple, the company will also be promoting its Eastern Ontario Drama League festival entry God of Carnage, which will be staged at Huff Estates in late March. Advance tickets are available.
EMF meter shows what some institutions won’t accept In questioning the authenticity of statistics quoted in my letter of Jan. 23 regarding EMFs, David Sutherland brings up an interesting point. There is a definite dishonesty in some of our scientific community. It seems researchers and scientists from around the world stand on one side and government institutions, who have a need to protect their efforts, stand on another. Sutherland could easily have believed I was referring to county statistics in saying childhood leukemia has quadrupled. Actually, it was a study by Dr. Lois Green of the University of
Toronto and Sick Kids Hospital I had in mind. In it, the children with the highest exposure to EMFs were found to have a risk of leukemia 450 times higher than children with the lowest EMF exposures (Cancer Causes Control 10: p. 233-243 as quoted in Invisible Threat by Dr. Howard Fisher). As a student of naturopathic medicine over the past 50 years, I am well aware the causes of childhood leukaemia have additional factors besides HMF emissions. Scientific research is often handicapped in concentrating on a single issue, which may
render questionable results. Sutherland portrays the U.S. National Institute of Health and its cancer institute as a highly credible source of cancer information. They are, unfortunately, the ones who ignored the 100 cases of Dr. Gerson's naturopathic cancer therapy he submitted to them in 1958. Interestingly, 50 years later, conventional medicine employs several of his precepts, like telling cancer patients to eat 50 per cent of their food green and raw. Are we going to wait 50 years before the horrendous effects of EMFs are accepted by other "trusted" institutions? Somehow, I
still believe in an EMF meter to tell us the truth. It does not suffer from vanity and pride of some of our institutions. It does not have an agenda to program the uninformed public into a false sense of security and a questionable belief system. One does not need to be a nuclear physicist to realize a force over 200 times the allowable health limit is going to damage the delicate electromagnetic emanations of life our own bodies generate. Mary Richter Wellington
Byford family grateful for generosity shown in wake of fire Feb. 1, 2014 will be a day the Byford family will never forget. The farm buildings on Bethel Road have been around for 140 years and have been in the Byford family for 58 years. The barn sadly burnt down while many of the livestock were still inside. Although losing a longheld family property was painful enough, the thought of all the helpless animals trapped inside is something we will carry heavy in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
First, we would like to thank the fire crew that spent over 15 hours putting out this tragedy. It truly could not be done without you and you’re forever appreciated. To dedicate your lives in this profession is a very noble and selfless thing to do and speaks worlds of your character. Thank you. A very special thanks, also, to Drew and Jennifer Byford. If not for their immediate awareness of the fire, the outcome would have been an even bigger
devastation. As well, the help of Drew and his excavator helped to extinguish the fire so that the remaining building could be saved There has been an overwhelming support from family, friends, and neighbours You all know who you are and it means very much to us. From the ladies that supplied the copious amounts of food for the firefighters and family, to the generosity of complete strangers willing to accommodate our remaining livestock, you are not forgotten.
Your kindness at this time is appreciated immensely. A very special thanks and sincere gratitude goes to Bruce Hoekstra and his family for housing the remaining livestock and the offering of feed and water. It is people like this in our lives that help us to see the brightness at the end of a gloomy tunnel. Thank you all so much. Chris and Shirley Byford and family Bethel Road
the Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. the letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. we also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.
n A quote in the front-page story of the Jan. 30 Gazette, which also appeared as the quote of the week last week was incorrectly attributed. Through interrogation, it was Det. Insp. Jim Smyth
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who told Beau Jeffery the passage that began with “There’s the people who don’t care...” not Det Const. Andrew Goad as cited in last week’s edition. n A photo titled “Poppy
Fund Aids Cadets” on Page 8 of the Jan. 30 Gazette contained some misinformation. The Picton Legion (Branch 78) annually gives the 851 Air Cadet Squadron a donation of $1,000, not
$100 as printed. Also, Legion member Jon Beimers’ name was misspelled in the cutline. The Gazette regrets these errrors.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 10TH, 2014 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Networking Opportunity, The Beck and Call, Lounge
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Buffet Dinner hosted by The Beck and Call, Restaurant (Chicken or beef, potatoes, salads, dessert and coffee)
Business Meeting 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (All Welcome) @ The Beck & Call - 252 Main Street Picton
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PICTON FOOD BANK in need of marg containers or similar containers, canned fruit/veggies/ kraft dinner/ juice crystals/pet food. Cash donations always appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 52 (Dec 24-30) Paul Massey, Ruth Lunan, Ronald Gagnon, Norah Rogers, Dorimu Chlopas, Jim Guernsey. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-WedFri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347. SHOUT SISTER CHOIR – Picton SS choir welcomes new members. No auditions & learn music by ear. Repertoire is fresh & fun. All levels of singers welcome. Practices Thurs evenings 7-9pm St. Mary Magdalene Church 335 Main St. Picton www.shoutsister.ca Info: Nancy 453-6570. 2014 PECMH AUXILIARY MARATHON BRIDGE – Looking for new people to play this year. (April 1-Oct31) 6 games in the Spring/4 games in the Fall, 20 Hands of Party Bridge with Simple Refreshments. $20pp per year. Proceeds to PECMH Auxiliary. If interested, find a partner & contact Sue 476-6255 or Bev 476-6479 by February 14, 2014. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets 9am -12noon Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – 12 & 12 meeting every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Discussion meeting every Tuesday 7:30pm Consecon United Church Hall, Consecon. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 1012noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items. WELLINGTON LEGION – Bus Trip to Rogers Centre Toronto, Blue Jays vs Yankees Game Sat Apr 5/14. Bus (47 seats) leaves Wellington Legion 9:30am. Return trip stops at Cobourg Legion for food & beverages. Cost $80pp including reserved field level seating on 3rd base, transportation, all taxes. Seats sold on a first come basis, a 50% non-refundable deposit (tickets are transferable) is required when booking & full balance due by Mar 21. For tickets or info call Ken 399-2281 or the Legion 399-1684. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Are you a working parent unable to attend weekday, morning playgroups with your child? The HUB has playgroups for you too! Join for Thursday evening BUSY FEET play group at QE School, 5-7pm and/or Saturday playgroup at the HUB, 10 McFarland Court, Picton 10am-12noon. Call the HUB at 476-8142 for info. CAR SEAT INSTALLATIONS & INSPECTIONS – Are available & completed by trained staff of the Hub, 10 McFarland Court Picton. To book an appointment call 476-8142. KNITTING CLASSES – Wednesdays 2-4pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. ZUMBA CLASSES – Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. YOGA AT BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. Cost $5. Sponsored by Bloomfield/ Hallowell Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. YOGA AT WELLINGTON TOWN HALL Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Sponsored by the Wellington Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA - starts FEB. 13, 5:306:45pm - 5 Weeks for $30 - First class FREE. Meet new teacher Carrie Taylor, www.atholreccentre.com CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & Third Fridays of the month, 7:30pm. (Adults only, casual & friendly ping pong, scrabble, cards & board games. Bring your own refreshments. Athol Community Hall 1679 County Rd. 10. CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Breakfast now available 7 days a week 7-11am. All welcome. CONSECON LEGION – Euchre every Tuesday evening 7pm. Cost $5. (Every 3rd Sunday of the month 1pm/$5). Crib every Wednesday evening 7pm. Cost $5/Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday evening 7pm. PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30pm Pinecrest School Bloomfield. Be inspired by members work, hear guest speakers, learn new techniques, borrow from an extensive library. First meeting is free, yearly membership $25 + name tag $5. Become involved to plan the Bi-annual Quilt Show to be held next July. Beginners welcome.
BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library drop-in 2pm every Thursday with Maurice.
FEBRUARY 7 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS BY FOOD NOT BOMBS – Picton Library 12 noon. All welcome for free lunch & good company. Some free groceries to take away too. FEBRUARY 7 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Friday Night Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. Take-out available. All welcome. FEBRUARY 7 – WELLINGTON ELKS – Steak BBQ Dinner Allisonville Hall. Serving 5-7:30pm. $13pp. All welcome. FEBRUARY 8 – ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Hosting a Valentine Luncheon & Bake Sale in the Parish Hall 11:30am1:30pm. Cost $5. Info 399-3082. FEBRUARY 8/9 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “The Odd Couple” (female version) by Neil Simon at Mt Tabor Playhouse Milford. Tickets $14 in advance $16 cash at the door. Sat (Feb 8) performance 8pm/Sun (Feb9) 2pm. Tickets available at The Picton Gazette, Kelly’s Store, Imperial Submarine Picton, Sidestreet Gallery Wellington or by calling 476-5925. Group sales welcome. Info www.pecommtheatre.ca. FEBRUARY 11 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1866-951-3711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. FEBRUARY 11 – DROP IN CHESS – Beginner & advanced players welcome. Picton Library 1-4pm. FEBRUARY 11 – CPR & FIRST RESPONSE – Information & demonstration by Jim Young, PEC Fire Dept & Team at the Athol Town Hall Cherry Valley 2pm. This informative R.O.S.E. program is sponsored by the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute is free & no registration is required. Info Mary Lou 4766590 or Dini 393-2144. All welcome. FEBRUARY 11 – AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – With Whitney. All ages welcome. Crafts & fun every Tuesday. Wellington Library 4pm. FEBRUARY 12 – LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTER’S GUILD – Meeting at Carrying Place United Church noon until approx 3pm. Coffee & snacks provided. Bring regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005. FEBRUARY 12 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall Demorestville. Meal by Demorestville WI. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. FEBRUARY 12 – WINDY VILLAGE OPEN STAGE – Wellington Legion 364 Main St. W 7pm. Cash donations to the Storehouse Food Bank accepted. Coffee & snacks provided. Performers (any level) & audience welcome. Format: two songs, play in sign-up order. FEBRUARY 13 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking? FEBRUARY 13 – BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library 2pm. Drop-in every Thursday with Maurice. FEBRUARY 13 – PEFAC FUNDRAISING DINNER – All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Bloomfield Town Hall. Serving 5-7pm. $10/adult $5/child. FEBRUARY 14 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS BY FOOD NOT BOMBS – Picton Library 12 noon. All welcome for free lunch & good company. Some free groceries to take away too. FEBRUARY 15 – VALENTINES DATE NIGHT COMEDY SHOW – Presented by Emmanuel Baptist Church, 240 Main St. Bloomfield 6pm. Tickets $10/couple in advance, $12/couple at the door. Featuring Pastor & Comedian Steve Geyer with live music by Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan Raycroft. More info www.emmanuellife.com. FEBRUARY 15/16 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “The Odd Couple” (female version) by Neil Simon at Mt Tabor Playhouse Milford. Tickets $14 in advance $16 cash at the door. Sat (Feb15) performance 8pm/Sun (Feb16) 2pm. Tickets available at The Picton Gazette, Kelly’s Store, Imperial Submarine Picton, Sidestreet Gallery Wellington or by calling 476-5925. Group sales welcome. Info www.pecommtheatre.ca. FEBRUARY 16 – BIRDBONE PUPPET THEATRE – Presents “The Tar Sands Dragon Opera” followed by Food Not Bombs Free Community Lunch. 12 noon Picton Library. Info: Christine 476-5962. PE COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS – Office Closed for Family Day holiday. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as usual. FEBRUARY 18 – JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. Tickets $7. Call 476-3159 to reserve a spot. FEBRUARY 19 - SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Milford Town Hall 12 noon. Roast Beef dinner, dessert coffee/tea $10pp. Reserve by 12 noon Tuesday prior by calling 476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live near Milford. Those wishing take-out please advise when registering. FEBRUARY 19 – SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1:00pm. Home-made soup & sandwiches, cookies & beverage $7.50pp. Take- out available. 476-6050. Proceeds to church outreach programs. FEBRUARY 21 – PE JUNIOR FARMERS – Meets at the County Farm Centre boardroom 7:30pm.
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County Rd. 8 could see significant upgrades this year as councillors looked to allocate the additional $1 million added to the budget this year for roads projects. Committee of the whole voted last week in favour of spending an additional $867,000 on the County Rd.
8 rehabilitation project in 2014 and to spend an additional $350,000 on surface treatment in several locations. The committee also voted to remove a rehabilitation project for Picton Main Street due to an unsuccessful funding application through the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative. The cancellation of the project opened up an
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Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith 613-929-2757
St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am
St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am Website: www.parishofmarysburgh.ca
BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison
10:30am Morning Worship and Sunday School bloomfielduc@lks.net
613-393-2160
EMMANUEL Baptist Church
Sunday Services 9am & 11am (full children’s programs). 7pm (Bible study). Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesday. 6:30pm Mid-week Service. Dinner. Music. Study. Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries. 7pm. (Gr 9-12) Wish you could see what a service at Emmanuel is like? You can! Check out www.youtube.com/emmanuellifenetwork. ϮϰϬ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͕ ůŽŽŵĮ ĞůĚ ͮ ĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϯͲϮϮϯϰ
Guest preacher Rev. Phil Hobbs With lunch to follow at Picton United Church
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Consecon - 11:00am will meet in the Church Hall for the Winter
Sat. Feb. 1 - Spaghetti Supper to support Wellington Storehoue Food Bank at 5pm. $2. plus a donation to the food bank
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PICTON UNITED CHURCH
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Guest Speaker Rev. Lynne Donovan: “Reaching for Rainbows”
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additional $277,677 to be reallocated, which staff included in the $350,000 figure. The items will still have to be approved by council at their Feb. 11 meeting. Staff brought forward a report to last Thursday's committee meeting detailing where the additional funding would be allocated along with answers to sev-
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Feb. 12th Senior’s Luncheon Call Peggy Allison to make a reservation 613-476-3755 Rev. Kirby Breithaupt
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eral questions posed by councillors during December's budget process. In terms of the additional $1 million, staff suggested expediting the reconstruction of County Rd. 8 from County Rd. 17 to County Rd. 25. The project was planned to be done in three $433,000-phases over the next three years. “Given that this road has a condition rating of 1 (poor) and is in need of immediate repair staff suggest using the additional funding to accelerate this entire program into this year (2014) by allocating an additional $867,000 towards this project,” the report said. “Accelerating this project now would provide “budget room” in 2015 and also in 2016, the first year when the construction costs for County Rd. 3 begin to impact our capital budget.” The report said the municipality's new Roads Needs Study brought to light the need for expanded surface treating on many rural roads. Staff suggested spending an additional $350,000 would be a benefit. The report also touched on the cost to replace or rehabilitate the Main Street sidewalk in Consecon and to accelerate water, sewer, and road projects on Roger, Henry, and Broad streets, but staff did not recommend using the funding to tackle either project. Councillors Janice Maynard and Alec Lunn called for some money to be spent on the Consecon sidewalk which they said was dangerous. “It's by far the worst (sidewalk),” said Lunn. “… We can't just keep waiting for another report.” Maynard said the municipality should at least remove the existing sidewalk
‘We’re not talking about a couple of little jags, we’re talking about huge issues.’
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so there would be level ground to walk on and it would set the project up for future construction. “Somebody is going to get seriously hurt. We're not talking about a couple of little jags, we're talking about huge issues,” said Maynard. A motion to have the sidewalk removed lost. Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said staff would like to complete an overall urban area sidewalk needs assessment planned for this year before deciding to move forward with a sidewalk project. In terms of spending toward County Rd. 8, McAuley said staff didn't want to start on something new that hadn't already been planned for. “That would distribute our efforts somewhat and lose our effectiveness. We also noticed that coming up in 2015, 2016, 2017, are some demands on the budget that we have not yet figured out how to fund around County Rd. 3,” he said. “It seems to me to make the most sense to make this job large enough to attract a contractor, do the bulk of the work which is rapidly deteriorating, and make room for other projects in a couple of years that are going to have a highdollar hit.”
PUBLIC NOTICE An Advisory Member is Required for Quinte Health Care The County of Prince Edward is seeking applications for one (1) member to be recommended for appointment as an Advisory Member of Quinte Health Care for a term of three years that shall run from dates to be determined by the Board. Applications: Applicants applying for Advisory membership shall complete the prescribed Application Form. More information and the application form are available online at www.pecounty.on.ca or by contacting the Clerks Office. Please submit your application to the Clerks Office no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, February 7, 2014. At this time the County would like to thank all applicants, however, only the candidates selected by Council on February 11, 2014 to sit as an Advisory Member will be notified. For more information, please contact the undersigned.
Kim White, Clerk The County of Prince Edward 332 Main Street, Picton ON, K0K 2T0 P: (613) 476-2148 / F: 613.476.5727 kwhite@pecounty.on.ca www.pecounty.on.ca
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Repatriation of S.S. Keewatin central to revival of Port McNicoll, lecturers say west of Barrie. It was then that the railway ceased its passenger steamship operations on the Great Lakes and stopped bringing visitors to town. With that decision, business was lost and community spirit vanished. Two years later, one of the last overnight ships on the lakes, the S.S. Keewatin was retired from freight service also and it was moved to Douglas, Michigan, where it spent 45 years as a floating maritime museum. Over the past few years, however, the tides have been turning for Port McNicoll and those familiar with the community's rebirth say the
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"We needed a reason to motivate the community, to motivate the municipality, and to get regional tourism organizations, developers, and politicians to rally behind the project," he said. "The repatriation of the Keewatin was a way to generate positive public relations and get people excited." Billing explained the Keewatin, launched in 1907, is a ship built in the same Edwardian era as Titanic. Though it was one-third the size of the famous ocean liner, he said the Keewatin has many of the same type of fixtures and is believed to be the only ship of its age left in tact in the world.
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"People get on that ship and they're really propelled back in time," he said. Billing noted that the prospect of bringing back community pride through the donation seemed to help Skyline negotiate council meetings and planning sessions for its waterfront development. People in the community of 4,800 saw potential for tourism-based revenue and for growth they hadn't seen. Skyline brought the ship back to the port in June 2012 and handed it over to a volunteer organization, the Friends of Keewatin. Since its return, he said homes have been built, lots have been sold and there has been a lot of interest in development of the beach area and a new yacht club. The Friends of Keewatin have also jumped in with both feet. They've put over 30,000 volunteer hours into restoring the boat. Many have donated artifacts including pictures of their parents, past uniforms, hats, and dinner utensils. Each state room on the ship has been decorated to depict a different era. More than 20,000 visitors have been on board the ship with very little in the way of advertising and promotion. The Friends now have plans to boost that number to more than 100,000 a year. Each of those guests pays admission and that money goes right back to the upkeep of the ship. Billing said the people of Port McNicoll have really made the ship their own. "The folks in Michigan did an incredible job (with the museum), but it wasn't their ship," he said. "They just didn't have the funds to continue to keep it going, nor did the community have the affinity for it that Port McNicoll did. It looks substantially different now than the day it arrived." John Fulford-Brown said it was still a difficult day in Douglas when the move was announced. An executive producer with the KEE Media Group, FulfordBrown put together a documentary film on the Keewatin's final voyage home. While he said the story drew interest because the S.S. Keewatin is a one-ofa-kind ship and because there were plenty of hurdles to overcome to make it seaworthy to the Canadian and American Coast Guards' satisfaction over 45 years, the human element really hit home. "The people of Douglas are losing this cherished icon they had for 45 years. People had grown up with the ship. It would be like pulling the CN Tower out of Toronto or the Eiffel Tower out of Paris," he said. "On the other hand, there was joy in Port McNicoll seeing something they thought they'd lost forever and getting it back. There's a huge emotional connection there." Fulford-Brown had six cameras running when the Keewatin came into port, escorted by a flotilla of nearly 500 boats. He said thousands came out for a celebration organized by Billing's crews for Skyline. Since, he said, the support has grown.
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Neighbours pitch in to help in wake of blaze
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On Sunday afternoon, firefighters returned to the scene to do some additional work for an hour-and-a-half. Rutter added the site was monitored throughout the weekend for flare ups. One could still smell the smoke from Bethel Road, Monday, even with the burn site far back from the road. Including the massive loss of livestock, hay, and structural damage, the fire department is estimating
Unifying presence Skyline Hotels’ Sean Billing says his company’s acquisition of S.S. Keewatin has helped improve community morale in Port McNicoll and helped build a positive rapport between developers and residents. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Speakers say county could have success SHIP, from page 12
"All the work, all the renovations is done by volunteers. There's really a huge amount of support from the local people of Port McNicoll. Most are retired and they man gift shop, work on parts of the boat — paint it or fix up. It's kind of galvanized the community and given the community a sense of purpose," he said. "You can imagine what it will do for business too — souvenir shops, bed and breakfasts, all of that is going to develop around this." Billing said plans for theme restaurants and developments are already in the works. Fulford-Brown said he's already benefitted from a steady stream of DVD sales of the film, Bring Her On Home, in the ship's gift shop and he's had some offers to broadcast his story in both Canada and the United States. Billing said he's confident that with the flow of people looking to locate north of Toronto and the amount of waterfront available that the redevelop-
ment of Port McNicoll would have succeeded with or without the ship. That said, he won't downplay its effort. "I think the pace would have been much different," he said. "I don't think you could have developed as much public support." Given that historian Peter Lockyer put together this year's History Nights At The Regent series with the goal of making Prince Edward County history a saleable object, both presenters were asked whether they thought something similar could happen here. Billing, who noted he spent a lot of time here in his youth visiting family, said he feels the county is ideally situated. "It's rife with opportunities for history," he said, indicating there are chances to build something alongside the wine and beverage culture and to capitalize on Canada's first prime minister or the Harmsworth Trophy races. "Kingston stole John A. Macdonald and I heard about Miss Supertest and the opportunity to repatri-
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animals in their time of need. "Although losing a longheld family property was painful enough, the thought of all the helpless animals trapped inside is something we will carry in our hearts the rest of our lives," the letter read. "There has been an overwhelming support from family, friends, and neighbours… Its people like this in our lives that help us see the brightness at the end of a gloomy tunnel."
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‘Law enforcement’ virus targets county Internet users
The odds are pretty good that most county residents aren't attracting the attention of the RCMP, CSIS, or Canadian police chiefs with their day-today Internet browsing. That said, technician Justin Venslovaitis at County Computer said he's worked with a handful of customers since October who say they've received messages on their Windows-based computers that those law enforcement agencies have locked their access because of some content they've reportedly viewed. Venslovaitis said in most cases, a Flash screen pops up and often it can really scare people because it has recorded a browser's IP ad-
dress, name, and age. One person who alerted him about the screen's presence added it actually managed to turn on a web cam and show a picture. He indicated in all instances, the screen offered a Ukash money transfer code that visitors could take to businesses like Canadian Tire, Esso, or Canada Post. The victims are instructed to pay for the code — usually with cash rather than credit cards or cheques — to free the computer. As expected, it doesn't work. Venslovaitis said the message, which is caused by a virus code, has been spotted on a wide range of sites, in-
cluding a Biblical site. He indicated it has proven resistant to virus checking software and for one customer, it was even programmed to delete and deactivate Norton Antivirus software. He indicated people should be resilient about ensuring their anti-virus software is working and if they happen to see a similar screen, they should resist the temptation to pay for the code and either have their computers serviced or search "CSIS Ukash virus" for instructions on how to remove the virus themselves. -adam Bramburger, Staff
Harrison receives wastewater plant tender Councillors select local firm from 16 bidders for demolition contract Chad Ibbotson Staff writer
Council has selected local contractor Drew Harrison Haulage to complete the demolition of the former Picton wastewater treatment plant. The demolition tender was accepted at a cost of $87,000 plus HST. The company beat out 15 other bids for the job. The work includes removal and dis-
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posal of all buildings, pipes, tanks, and any other associated materials. The decision comes after councillors previously voted to defer awarding the contract to investigate any additional risks in awarding it to Drew Harrison Haulage. Staff had recommended what appeared to be a more experienced, but pricier competitor to do the job as it would involve handling hazardous materials like asbestos. Last week councillors received a report which outlined Harrison's experience and how the company was able to bring the cost of the work down. “Harrison has supplied additional references and details relating to projects of size and scope,” the report says. “The materials clarify that Harrison has the experience requested.” The report says Harrison uses local staff and equipment, and owns facilities to recycle and re-use demolition materials which created cost efficiencies for the project. It also notes that Harrison has retained a structural engineer and a local environmental remediation firm which will undertake the asbestos removal and provide guidance with any other hazardous materials. “The firm is satisfactory to staff and our consultant team,” the report says. County resident Tracey Nieman said she was glad councillors raised the issue at the previous council meeting as it kept money in Prince Edward County. “Every time we turn a corner we have out of town companies with their own employees doing work in the county,” said Nieman. “I have to question the logic behind (previous choices) as they're not county residents or buying or renting houses here, nor are they contributing to our tax base.” Councillor Terry Shortt said on Thursday selecting Harrison was the right move for the municipality.
“It shows that council has taken a serious second look,” said Shortt. “After creating the CDC (the Community Development Commission) whose mandate is to help develop the community as far as business and to help maintain business existing businesses in the municipality, this is a move toward that end.” The demolition contract had previously been discussed at a Jan. 14 council meeting where staff had suggested the municipality go with Priestly Demolition Inc. which tendered a bid of $163,200 plus HST. A report from consulting firm The Greer Galloway Group from the Jan. 14 meeting says additional information had been requested of Drew Harrison Haulage regarding the company's level of experience with the type of project, but hadn't been received. The report concluded the municipality should go with the next lowest tender put forth by Priestly Demolition. However, councillor Jamie Forrest had said at the meeting the local company should get the opportunity to prove it could do the work. He said choosing local might be a risk worth taking. “Drew Harrison is a local contractor, he's done a lot of work. He's done work with the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources), he just finished a project on Big Island — He has a lot of equipment and hires local guys,” said Forrester. “… The benefits to the municipality might outweigh the risk.” This isn't the first time the contract for the demolition has been considered. The municipality had originally intended for general contractor Maple Reinders — which built the new wastewater treatment plant — to demolish the old one as well. That was scrapped when the company brought forth an estimate of over $453,000 to do the work.
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Hypnotist Collins relies on radio roots to help make stage show exciting 99.3 County FM to benefit as industry peer moonlights on Regent stage Feb. 15 AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer
The first time Buzz Collins contemplated mixing his vocation on radio with the mystery of hypnosis, he decided against it. Ironically, the veteran Kingston on-air personality found his performance skills were the perfect match to
start a fun and lucrative sideline. Feb. 15 at the Regent Theatre, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giving back to his chosen medium by delivering a hypnosis show to benefit the fledgling 99.3 County FM. The story goes back about 23 or 24 years when Collins recalls hanging out at a magic store with a group of like-minded geeks. One of those acquaintances asked Collins if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be willing to learn hypnosis with him and another interested man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a full-time radio personality so I was happy
enough to leave that alone,â&#x20AC;? Collins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic was just my hobby at the time.â&#x20AC;? The other two men went on to become licenced hypnotists and hypnotherapists. The one friend, Marc Savard, was returning from a show when he was struck by a drunk driver and nearly killed. Collins recalled he was working at a major radio station in Calgary around 2003, 10 years after that accident when he heard about Savard touring a show with a strong message for high school stu-
dents with a strong message about the dangers of alcohol. Collins decided to check out the show when it was in Alberta and found the positive message and the fun involved really had an impact on him. Later, when his radio career was at an impasse, he decided to make a bold move to call Savard, who had then moved his act to Las Vegas with a request to take him up on the offer to train. After months of long distance phone conversation and several flights to the strip in Nevada, Collins also received his own licence to perform the craft, both on stage and for therapy. Though Savard impressed upon him right from the start that hypnotists have no special power and that anyone can hypnotize others, Collins admitted right from the start he got a special rush seeing how people reacted to the power of suggestion. His real â&#x20AC;&#x153;wowâ&#x20AC;? moment that he might make a second out of hypnosis came about a month or so after his training ended. Savard needed a fillin for his six nights a week gig at Planet Hollywood and he called on his protege. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so humbled. I asked him why he picked me instead of â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well, I thought anybody else really.â&#x20AC;? Savard told Collins he picked him because he already had a knack for improvisation and adlibbing as a radio host. He indicated he could teach many to hypnotize, but few had stage presence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew how to work on the fly,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be able to read and react to make sure you get as much â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ha-haâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as you can in any given scenario.â&#x20AC;? Collins said he normally has to clear up some misconceptions about the type of fun he has with his subjects on stage. The first thing, he said, is to note that hypnosis is strictly voluntary and that people cannot be hypnotized against their own will. Following that, he said his shows donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reveal deep, dark secrets or put undue pressure on his subjects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not here to embarrass or shame anyone, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just there to have as much fun as we can,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding if people have a positive experience that word of mouth is among his best advertising.
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Though some have asked him to do adult-themed shows, Collins said the show he will do in Picton next Saturday is suitable for an allages environment, though he typically will only bring people 16 or older on stage. Though some potential audience members may have seen the Napanee resident perform before, Collins reassured them that they will definitely be seeing new material this time around. First and foremost, each show features different people reacting to suggestion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No two people are ever going to act the same way to a suggestion,â&#x20AC;? he said. Secondly, Collins said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always trying to mix in new materials, particularly in eastern Ontario. Much of the show he will bring to Picton is new material Collins said he debuted at a show last year in Regina.
With the show taking place after Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Collins said he feels it would be a great date night experience for those who werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to do something special on the day itself. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $25 each and are available now at the Regent box office. Looking back on his own journey, Collins said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really pleased to be able to support independent radio in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really believe in grassroots radio, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where I got my start,â&#x20AC;? said Collins, who spends his day job chatting on CKWS AMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morning show in Kingston. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter where you are, whether you have the bells and whistles or not, getting a new station off the ground is a major undertaking. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to help any way I can.â&#x20AC;?
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The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers' 52-48 victory over Centennial Tuesday was the type of effort the phrase "It wasn't pretty, but…" was created for. Ultimately, the "but" in this instance was the Panthers closing out the Bay of Quinte Conference regular season without a loss to claim first place and homecourt advantage through the semi-finals. "It's a milestone for the program," said coach Ernie MacMillan. "We haven't been undefeated here in senior basketball, I don't think ever. Kids look at that. The young kids coming up below us want to play basketball. We've been trying to develop this for 10 years now." That crowning achievement came in a bit of a winner-take-all environment as the Panthers and Chargers had both coasted through the year without losing and as fate — or perhaps good schedule-making — would have it, they tipped off on the final night of the season. Coming off the exam break, it was fairly evident that the Panthers hadn't played much meaningful basketball in a couple weeks while the Chargers came into the battle of unbeaten teams having spent time in game action Monday night. Before a packed gymnasium of boosters in the cozy confines of PECI, the home side sputtered early on as they forced bad passes, missed easy looks at the basket, and showed signs of disorganization. At the other end, Centennial seemed to find ways to get to the hoop uncontested. The Chargers would lead by two after the first period and build that lead by a point before the break, bolstered by the hot hand of Chase Peck who had three three-pointers in a 10point quarter. MacMillan conceded the Panthers didn't have their best start. "They've got a game under them (already). When you go out and shoot in a game, it's different than in practice. We looked really rusty in the beginning, but we started playing better in the end." To open the second half, Peck found the basket from three-point range early and it appeared Centennial would
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makIng It Count Panthers point guard Mark Mitchell leaps into the air in front of a defending Centennial Charger to make a lay-up early in Tuesday’s game. Mitchell was one of seven Panthers to score points in the victory. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
break away and continue to build up steam. That's when the momentum swung hard in the other direction. With six different players scoring, the Panthers went on a run for 15 consecutive points and shut the Chargers out the rest of the third quarter to bring a commanding nine-point lead into the fourth. Centre Morgan Johnson, who had two baskets down low in the run, said his team was riled up from a positive conversation in the locker
room prior to the stanza. "We brought the pressure. We had a big talk in the change room and that pumped us up," he said. MacMillan added the swing changed with defence and the Panthers did it with the likes of Pat Gonzalez, Jamie Ferguson, and Bob Wilson subbing through and sharing in a huge assignment. "We did what we wanted to do, we held their best scorer to one three-pointer in the second. He's a really
good player and you have to stay on him," MacMillan said of the team's strategy to play tight on Peck. Down the stretch, the Panthers would tire and they would find themselves in foul trouble, placing the Centennials at the line for 11 shots in the last quarter alone. Peck put his team within four points by shooting a pair of technical shots after Taylor Reddick objected to a holding call against him.
See PANTHERS, page 18
With only four games left on the schedule, and just three points separating second from fifth, the Picton Pirates still await a first-round playoff opponent. The team — which hasn't be beaten since Nov. 15 — kept rolling this past week, picking up a big 9–2 win over Campbellford last Thursday before taking a 4–2 contest over Port Hope last Friday. The wins bring the Pirates to 69 points on the season — 30 points ahead of second-place Amherstview. “The guys have put together a nice string of wins and they've had lots of success but, as we've said before, we're not really focused on that,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “We just want to try to get better every single day.” The Pirates came out of the gate with confidence last Thursday. The team quickly gained control of the game and forced a short Campbellford lineup to make errors. Just 4:14 into the first period Brian Bunnett found the back of the net on goaltender Kevin Valdes who made 18 save on 24 shots before pulled after 35 minutes. Jack Davison and Ryan Sizer had the assists. At 8:31 Kenny Murduff widened the gap with Matt Whidden and Brandon Peever collecting helpers on the goal. Picton captain Evan Greer rounded out the scoring with a goal from Taylor Brown and Chris Jones at 14:20. The Pirates would take the three-
goal lead into the break. “The guys were really focused, they came out hungry and we able to establish our game plan early on,” said Woodward. “Everybody got involved, everybody was physical and everybody ramped it up a little bit.” The second period offered more of the same for Picton. Midway through the frame Bunnett collected his second goal of the evening again from Sizer and Davison. Just over a minute later Greer tallied his second of the game from Steven Clarke and Geoff Cleminson. At 15:51 Davison made it a 6–0 game when he scored after picking up a pass from Garrett Nichol. It didn't take long for the scoring to start up again in the third. Just 1:18 in Sizer and Cody Harrison collected assists on Bunnett's hat-trick goal. Then, just 16 seconds later Bunnett and Sizer dished to Davison who tallied his second of the game to make it 8–0. Finally, at 5:05, Jordan Boutilier scored an unassisted goal to get the Rebels on the board. Under four minutes later Devin McCann connected with Griffin McCarty and Nichol to restore the eightgoal lead. Jeremiah Doherty would add a goal for the Rebels at 14:06, but it was all the offence the Rebels could muster. Woodward said he thought the team played one of their best games of the season on Thursday.
See PIRATES, page 18
on a dIme Picton Pirates forward Garrett Nichol tries to stuff in a wrap-around on Campbellford Rebels goalie Kevin Valdes during the first period of last Thursday’s 9–2 blowout victory on home ice. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
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two. The Pirates didn't waver and 6:18 into the third they again had the lead with McCarty picking up a goal from Clarke and Murduff. At 13:25 Murduff scored a power-play goal from Sizer and Peever. It was all the scoring the team would need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didn't think we were nearly as sharp as the night before,â&#x20AC;? said Woodward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś But the nice thing about a veteran team is they're calm and confident. They knew if they stuck with it, and ramped it up in the third, they were going to generate some opportunities.â&#x20AC;? Peever's assist gave him 100 career regular season helpers and 121 regular season points in 193 games. Woodward also noted the solid play of McCarty and Murduff in the contest. The Pirates will be busy this week. Tonight the team faces Port Hope at the Prince Edward Community Centre before playing the Raiders in Napanee on Friday and the Jets in Amherstview on Saturday. Puck drop for each game is 7:30 p.m. It is anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess right now which team will finish fourth and play the Pirates in the first round. As of press time, the Jets had 39 points in 35 games, the Rebels had 39 points in 36 games, the Raiders had 37 points in 37 games, and the Panthers had 36 points in 33 games.
PANTHERS, from page 17
The Chargers then drew within two points with 31 seconds left to play. As the Panthers played a possession offence to eat away the clock, they had little choice but to foul Johnson in desperation 10 seconds later. The big man cooly made both of his shots to increase the cushion. "After missing one on a bonus, I was pretty nervous but I just had to make them and I had luck on my side there," he said of the two true shots. Centennial pressed hard in the dying moments to get closer, but the Panthers bore down, didn't foul and out rebounded the Chargers until the buzzer sound-
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team and we expect they'll be right there at the end," he said. The coach acknowledged, however, there are still some other good teams in the Bay of Quinte and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; first place or not â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Panthers will have to work hard to earn their own spot in the final. Johnson indicated that after five years, first place feels pretty good and it makes a statement. "It's unreal," he said. "This means we're never going to give up and we're going to win. It's a great feeling to have the home advantage. Hopefully we'll pack the gym." The Panthers expect the quarterfinals will be on Tuesday and the semi-
ed and the PECI fans erupted. Johnson and Reddick were the Panthers' top scorers with 14 points each. Mark Mitchell and Jamie Ferguson had six and Wilson five. Peck led all scorers in the game with 17. MacMillan said his team looked tired after its big push in the third quarter and that's part of how they allowed Centennial to outscore them 15-10 in the fourth quarter. Still, however, he credited the Chargers and said he wouldn't be surprised if that's a team PECI has to beat again to win a title. "We knew it would be close and we knew we wouldn't beat them by much. They're a very good
finals on Thursday, weather permitting. The championship is tentatively set for the Providence Gymnasium at Nicholson Feb. 18. Under the boards: Reddick and Johnson also put on a show at the Bay of Quinte all-star game held last week at Centennial. The two scored 32 of their team's 60 points and Reddick was named the game's most valuable playerâ&#x20AC;ŚReddick was also named to the Kingston Impact Junior AAA/AA club basketball team this week... Panther Hoops registration is now open for players in Kindergarten to Grade 8. For information about the program and online registration, please visit www.countyclippers.ca.
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Dukes capture six points including four against divisional rivals Late-season surge helps Wellington climb in standing for playoff positioning Jason Parks
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Make it a six pack of points for the Wellington Dukes. After Saturday's postponement denied them a chance at taking on the Cougars of Burlington, the club still made plenty of hay this past weekend, winning three games and, in the process, made inroads in the standings of the OJHL's North-East Conference. Key inter-division home wins over Cobourg (Friday) and Whitby (Monday) were preceded by a nice road victory over the Hurricanes in Newmarket on Thursday evening. With the three wins, Wellington improved their record to 29-10-6, good enough for 64 points. The Cougars, who suffered back-to-back losses this weekend, are only one point in front of Wellington and are equal in games played. The Dukes, by virtue of their 3-2 win over the Fury in a rare Monday night home game at Essroc Arena, are just two points back of Whitby and have three games in hand. Kingston, who visits Wellington tomorrow night, is leading the East with 69 points although the locals have a game in hand on the Vees. Yes, it was a solid two points for the club on Monday night, but just don't look too hard at the home side's method. Wellington got out to a 30 lead through 30 minutes and seemed to have the visitors on the ropes until a late second period power play gave the Fury a jolt. Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said he liked his club's start to the game and thought his squad took advantage of a case of Fury bus legs. “But I think we took some very undisciplined penalties in very bad areas of the ice and when they got on the power play, it gave them some life,” Abrams said. “If we stuck to the game plan and not taken penalties 180 feet from our net, the game would have been a lot smoother for us.” Smooth is one way of describing the only goal of the first as Mike Robinson put on the jets, made a slick feed to Josh Supryka and the rookie banged home his sixth of the season at the 13minute mark. Robinson had six points
in three games this weekend including a beautiful endto-end rush goal against Cobourg and Abrams said the Robinson Dukes fans are seeing now is the player he knew he had acquired when he swung a deal with the OHL's Niagara Ice Dogs earlier this season. “He's really come into his own,” Abrams said of the Stouffville native. “He carries the puck with authority and he comes into the neutral zone with speed. He's getting the offensive opportunities because he has confidence in his game now,” Abrams said. Team captain Erick Delaurentis potted a pair of goals in the second period to make it 3-0 in favour of the hosts and Wellington seemed to be running away with the contest, however, a late-period penalty provided the Fury with a chance to get back into it and Whitby did on a Jeff Murray power-play goal with under four minutes to go in the frame. In the third, the teams traded chances but it was Whitby that closed the gap even further as Pat McAuliffe blasted home the Fury's second of the evening with just under 13 minutes to play. But Wellington held the line with Tyson Teichmann making a few huge saves down the stretch to preserve the two points and send the visitors home as losers in regulation. “It's one of those games where we take the two points and not analyze it to death but we are going to discuss some of the things in this game like our discipline or lack thereof. We need to correct that,” Abrams said. On Friday, Wellington had a chance to exact a measure of respectability against the visiting Cobourg Cougars. After the Cougars handed Wellington its worst loss in a number of seasons (9-2) In Cobourg three weeks ago, the Dukes came out flying against the visitors. “I think there's a lot of pride in our room and we didn't need to say a whole lot about seeking revenge or retribution or anything like that. The players took it upon themselves, the were hungry, focused, well prepared and relentless,” Abrams said.
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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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FRAMER NEEDED for 4-8 week project (outdoors) in Cherry Valley, must be skilled, strong & able to follow instruction of head carpenter. Call Robert 416-910-3066. WANTED- Karate Black Belt Shotokan Private Instruction, will pay $35/hour. Must be proficient in shotokan kata, including kankudai. Picton resident looking for weekly one-on-one training for Black Belt grading. Contact wdroberts@hotmail.com and please include credentials and references.
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HELP WANTED
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.
LOOKING FOR a person with AutoCAD please email Doug at Black River Cheese doug@blackrivercheese.com
SEASONAL ASPARAGUS PRODUCTION WORKERS need for May & June 2014. Work daily, hours dictated by weather conditions, must be physically fit, must have transportation, wages $10.25/hr, season approximately 400hrs. Please email resume to lindabeatty1@aol.com interviews will be arranged.
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BIRTH
COLE - Rick and Krista Cole are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild, Sawyer Corrie Rose Cole. She was born January 19, 2014 weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. Proud first time parents are Shane Cole and Savannah Sitter of Alberta. Sawyer is a great grandchild to Joan and Gerry Nelson and Gord and Ruth Cole. First time aunts and uncle are Hannah, Kate and Brady.
CARDS OF THANKS
I would like to say a big "Thank You" to Faye Roblin for the help you provided in the last six years of Franks life. You gave him help to regain physical and emotional strength to go on after his stroke. He loved the jokes you both shared. Thankyou to Hospice Prince Edward, Dr. French and the nurses at Picton Hosptial for the kindness and understanding at such a hard time for our family. Thanks also for cards, phone calls and condolences from the many people who knew Frank. The County is a great place to live. Ila Deir and family JAM FOR JAMES was held July 6, 2013 at Picton Legion Br. 78. Thanks to all that came it was another terrific evening. Wil was MC as usual and thanks to James Lowery, Ron Brant and his lady, Jamie Stever, Chris Bonham Carter, Travis Mindle & Craig Foster we had continuous music all evening. In addition to the silent auction we had Jam for James Tshirts to sell and our usual draw prizes all donated. First of all, thanks to Legion Br. 78 for the hall, Uniquely Yours Embroidery for the t-shirts, Essroc, Predco Signs, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Town & Country Video, Prince Edward Pizza, Imperial Sub, Subway, Gilbert & Lighthall, Giant Tiger, Accoustic Grill, Flowers by Marvin, Wooden Spoon, Books & Company for all their generous donations. It was an evening of memories and renewal. Thanks to everyone who came. Get ready for Jam for James 2014, July 12 at Legion Branch 78. The family of
Sandy Rutherford
would like to thank our community for the outpouring of support that we have received in the loss and search for our cherished Sandy. We extend heartfelt appreciation... To those who searched on the water, on land, and in the air; your motivation, persistence and diligence brought us such comfort. To the OPP, the Coast Guard, the Military and the MNR; we are so mindful of those who went far and above their call of duty in their relentless search and caretaking. To the landowners who provided open access to their properties in the search for Sandy, and also access for our family as we searched for our own answers and comfort. To those who provided the endless meals and groceries, beautiful food arrived day after day after day; your thoughtfulness and caring meant so much to us. To those who prayed for us, shared tears and laughter with us and held us close; thank you for your kindness, care and compassion. To those who were able to join us as we celebrated Sandy's life, your presence and your stories brought such comfort to us; your generous donations are so appreciated and will provide for a special space in Sandy's memory as part of the church's memorial garden. Words cannot adequately express how truly grateful we are. Our hearts have been forever touched by the outpouring of love, earnest prayers, warm hugs, kind words and positive thoughts from so many. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will never be forgotten! We thank you for your ongoing thoughts of Sandy and our family and we are grateful for your support and prayers as we continue the journey. How we would have managed without you is unimaginable. Our hearts are full of deep gratitude. The Rutherford Family
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MEMORIAMS
COOPER, In loving memory of a dear Father, Poppa and Great Poppa, who passed away February 5, 1986 His charming ways and smiling face, Are a pleasure to recall, He had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Fondly remembered and loved by daughter Lynn, son-in-law Calvin, grandchildren James, Jaclyn, Elizabeth and Hendrik and great grandchildren Hudson, Elliott and Everen. xo. MAGEE- Bev. Sept. 8, 1938-Feb. 6, 2007 In loving memory of my dear husband and best friend. May the winds of love blow gently; And whisper so you can hear I will always love and miss you And wish that you were here. I hold you close within my heart; And there you will remain To walk with me throught my life Until we meet again. All my love always, Donna.
MAGEE- Bev. In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away February 6, 2007. A heart of gold stopped beating Two shining eyes at rest; God broke our hearts to prove That he only takes the best. Always loved and missed by Tracey & Joey, Chantell & Justin, Joshua, Danielle & Kendra.
MAGEE- Beverley. In loving memory of a dear brother who passed away Feb. 6th, 2007. He left quietly His thoughts were unknown But left us a memory We are proud to own So treaure him Lord In your garden of rest For when on earth He was one of the best. Sadly missed, always remembered by Rae, Mary and family.
MEMORIAMS
MOON, Ruth
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away February 10, 2013. What we’d give if we could say “Hello Mom” in the same old way To hear your voice; To see your smile; To sit with you and chat awhile. Those who have a mother Please cherish her with care, For you’ll never know the heartache Until you see her vacant chair. Forever in our hearts, Sandra, Danny, Karen, Cathy and Susan.
ROSENBLATH- James Edward Albert. November 23, 1978-January 16, 2010. Gone, but never forgotten. Forever in our hearts Loved and missed, Mom & Dad, Wil, Lisa, Brandon, Daulton, his family and his many friends.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
MEMORIAMS
WADFORTH, In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Clarence Wadforth, who passed away February 4th, 1973 and a dear son, brother and father, Donald Wadforth, who passed away February 16, 2006. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason. Help the emptiness we feel. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part; God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Missing you every day. Always loved by wife & mother, Elva; children, brothers & sisters, Terry, Wayne, Marlene, Wanda and Paula.
George Sutherland
Brenda Tripp McQuaid April 6, 1978-February 1, 2013 Mom Things I feel most deeply, are the hardest things to say, Dearest Mom, I loved you in a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true I’d pray to God with all my heart, for yesterday and you. ....Missing you always.... Love Addie & Braydon ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ To my precious daughter, Brenda Oh, how you are missed. Death is nothing at all Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room I am I, and you are you; whatever we were to each other, that, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used, put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we shared together. Let my name ever be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Loving you Always Mom & Gary
CAIN, Barbara Jeanne
Passed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Cain. Loving mother of Lorre Allison and her husband Bill of Picton. Loved by her grandchildren Michelle Slapkauskas (Robert) Amanda Allison (Jason Stewart) and Benjamin Allison (Tarja). Sadly missed by her great grandchildren Sarah Slapkauskas and Isabell Stewart. Fondly remembered by her niece Cathy Attwaters (Mason) and her dearest friends Jan, Sharon, Judy, Gerri and Mary Ellen. Special thank you to her caring neighbours Wayne and Rose Bedore. Barbara is predeceased by her sisters and brothers. A graveside service will be held at Belleville Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the Cain family. Arrangements entrusted to the Burke Funeral Home 613-9686968 150 Church St. Belleville. www.burkefuneral.ca
MARKLAND, William Elvin (Al)
“Yes, this IS Heaven, see, NO SNOW!”
Betty Vanhecke
April 24 1939 – February 8, 2009 Life goes on, and life changes, but it should never should have gone on without you. Miss you Mom, every day, in every way. Wishing you were here to share our thoughts, share our lives ~ the love and the joy, the challenges and the heartache. You made everyting ok. You continue to live in our hearts & always will, but sometimes your smile, a whisper, a laugh or a hug is what we long for, just to have you here again. Love you Mom.
August 26, 1939-January 26, 2014 At Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, January 26th, 2014. William "Billy" Ostrander of South Bay, The County's Man in Black, retired South Marysburgh roads maintainer and local, talented musician and entertainer. Beloved husband of the late Bea Ostrander. Dear father of Stephen, Gordon (Cheryl), Cheryl (Kevin Wanamaker), Richard, Laurene (Dave Doubleday) and Joanne (Mike Zantingh) all of Prince Edward County. Dear brother of the late Leola Rorabeck, Ival Spafford and Carmel Rorabeck. Sadly missed by his 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. As desired by Mr. Ostrander, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of Bill's life will be held in the summer. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
Donna Marie Wager
July 21, 1946 – February 9, 2004 We keep you close in our hearts and miss you every day God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put His arms around you, and whispered, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beatng, hard woring hands now rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Love always husband Lester, children Louise (Kevin), Linda (Robert) & Will, grandchildren William & Harley.
DEATHS
In loving memory of our dear father, who passed away 20 years ago on Feb. 5, 1994. Please God, forgive a silent tear A fervent wish our Dad was here There are others, yes we know But he was ours and we loved him so. Dear God, please take a message To our Father in Heaven above Tell him how much we miss him And give him all our love. Forever missed, loved always Shari, Cindy and families.
DEATHS
OSTRANDER, William G.
Entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, February 3, 2014. Elvin Markland of Kingston, formerly of Picton, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Shirley (nee Crowder) for 60 years. Dear father of Debra Balderson, Linda Eves (Sonny) and Blair Markland all of Kingston. Predeceased by son Larry Markland. Remembered fondly by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his only sibling Colin Markland (Evelyn) of Picton, and their family. Also remembered by his extended family residing in Bracebridge. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kilngston. Friends will be received on Thursday, February 6, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday, February 7, at 1:30pm, with Pastor Heidi DeJonge officiating. Interment in the spring at Cherry Valley Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to U.H.K.F (Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario) in Mr. Markland's memory.
AMAN, Jimmie “Jim” Ronald
It is with great sadness that his family announce Jim’s passing at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday February 1st, 2014. Surrounded by family, he left us for a peaceful place. Jim Aman of Northport, at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Anne. Loved father of Bonnie and her husband Paul McStravick and Tammie and her husband Ryan Walmsley. Proud grandpa of Skylar, Madison and Kya. Dear brother of Doug (Christine), Earl (Gayle), Sheila (Norm), Nancy and the late Keith, Harley, Madelyn, Doris, Bob and Danny. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. He will be missed by his dear dog Rosie. A gathering celebrating Jim’s life will be held at Sophiasburgh Town Hall, Demorestville on Saturday February 8th from 1-3 p.m. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.
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BURLEY, Betty M.
Peacefully at Hospice Prince Edward, on Saturday February 1st, 2014, Betty Burley of Cressy, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Ralph. Dear mother of Todd and his wife Jacqui of Cressy and Virginia and her husband Neil Harwood of Kendal Hills, ON. Cherished nanny of Marissa, Jacob and Joseph. Adored daughter-in-law of Kathleen and the late Howard. A celebration of Betty’s life will take place at the Cressy United Church, 3476 County Road #7, Picton, ON, on Thursday February 6th, 2014 at 1 p.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. Cremation has taken place with interment at Cressy Cemetery in the spring. If desired, memorial donations to the Cressy United Church or Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). Friends may visit with the family at the church on Thursday from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to, the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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DEATHS
DEATH
It is with sad hearts that the family announces the peaceful passing of
Lorraine Margarette Macey
Peacefully passed at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
GRANT IRWIN CHARLESWORTH
At the age of 82 Beloved husband of Carole (nee Gaudaur) Dear father of Scott and his wife Bonnie, Bart and his wife Carole Lizotte. Grant was a proud police officer who loved being on the water. He and Carole shared many fun times together and his humour and sense of adventure will be sadly missed by his many friends. A Celebration of Grant’s life will take place in the spring. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Donations to the Wellington United Church or the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com
MacDERMAID, Thelma June (nee Shortt)
Peacefully at Hallowell House on Tuesday January 28th, 2014, June MacDermaid, of Picton, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald W. MacDermaid. Loved mother of Judy (Ron) and Connie and the late Londa. Proud grandmother of Michael (Taylor), Brian (Tanya) and Cheryl (Shawn) and greatgrandmother of Leah, Angus and Ethan. June will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. A Celebration of June’s life will take place in the spring. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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January 27, 2014 in her 89th year. Predeceased by her mother and father Margarette and Carl Rombough who resided in Bloomfield Prince Edward County. Lorraine was predeceased by two of her children John and Norma, her brother Don and Sister Pat. She is the beloved wife of Bert Ballantyne and a welcome member of his caring and loving family. She is the loving mother of her surviving children George and Colleen. She will be fondly remembered by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. We are especially thankful to the family of Bert Ballantyne. His children Barb, Bob, Jack and Cathy have contributed significantly to Mom’s quality of life. Bert’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were a great joy to Lorraine. (Nadine, Lisa, Mark Mathew, Dylan Stephen Alex, Katy and David). Lorraine’s sister Joyce Gravonic lives in Picton with most of her immediate family. (Judy Jenny Steve Georgia, Drexel). Nancy and Gord family Brenda, and Thayden. Many of Lorraine’s surviving family members reside in Prince Edward County. There has always been a strong tie to the county. There is a very special place in mom’s heart for the spouse and children of her deceased children (Paulette, Michelle, Macey, Donald, family, David and Jamie and family. Lorraine will be greatly missed by her adult children George and Colleen. John’s children Donald, David and Michelle and wife Paulette and Norma’s son Jamie will have fond memories. George’s and Krysytna children Tyler and Leanna and their children Sienna and Calleigh will miss their great grandma. Lorraine was born in Buffalo spent her childhood in Township in Dufferin County before moving to Toronto. Her parents Carl and Margarette moved to Bloomfield and lived there for most of their lives close to their roots. Lorraine was a WWII war bride married to Cliff for 25 years. She was a 25 year proud active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 527. Lorraine was a profound reader and her proudest moments was graduating from grade 12 much later in life. Mom loved the many pleasant hours fishing with Bert. Mom brought great cheer and joy with everyone that she shared time with. She loved holidays. Christmas was her favorite holiday as she started to prepare each January. Lorraine will be forever remembered as a genuine and kind soul with unparallel wit. She will be deeply missed by the many lives that she has touched. She has many life long friends at Finch Hurst. (Yvonne) A very special thank you to the staff at the Tony Stacey Centre for Veteran’s Care. Lorraine has been cremated as per her wishes. Words of condolences can be left on the website. http://www.aftercare.org/obituaries/. Celebrations of Lorraine’s wonderful life is being planned when the families are able to gather in the summer in Toronto and Picton. A young woman holds her baby and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: I’ll love you forever I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living My baby you’ll be. The son went to his mother. He picked her up and rocked back and, back and forth And sang this song: I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living My Mommy you’ll be.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
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AUCTIONS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th AT 1 P.M. AT NAPANEE LIONS HALL
ANTIQUES, MODERN & COLLECTABLES AUCTION SALE FEATURING: Several boxes of new padded shipping envelopes. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: 221 Featherweight sewing machine; wooden wall telephone; milk cans; horse bits; 3 cast iron shoe lasts (1 Brockville); corn planter; ice tongs; cross-cut saws; folding carpet chair; large round oak table cast iron base; sitting Buddha; Oriental Lady; sewing machine bases, drawers & parts; Salem man’s sample cast iron stove; large very old glass showcase (old country store style); store mannequin (with parts); antique open & closed shop signs; floor lamps; several Tiffany type hanging lamps; large selection of various baskets (flower etc.); several wooden chairs; GLASS & CHINA: Depression; Blue Mountain; wall pockets; art glass; paper weights; OTHER: 1 new grass catcher (still in box); Roper snow blower. List incomplete at press time. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net
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Peacefully, surrounded by his family at H.J. McFarland Home on Saturday February 1st, 2014, Tom Robinson, formerly of Glenora Road, at the age of 89. Beloved husband for seventy years of Doris (nee Bateson). Loved father of Oriole & David Claxton of Ottawa, Elaine Lewis of Oshawa, Dianne & John Magee of Belleville, Cheryl & Dave Winch of Ajax, Doug & Toni of Picton and the late Don. Grandpa of Mark, Matthew, Ellen, Ken, Todd, Stephanie, Kevin, Sean, Derek, Shannon, Jeffrey and great-grandpa to many. Survived by his sisters Pearl Rozell, Ila Rand and Katherine Shelley. Remembered fondly by the Greig family and by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Memorial Service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomfield on Saturday ,February 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Spring Interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the H.J. McFarland Home Resident’s Council would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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SHARPE, Frank Elwood
Suddenly and peacefully at his home on Tuesday February 4, 2014. Elwood Sharpe, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Frank (Sandra) of RR 9 Picton, Peggy (Jim Pinhey) of Johnstown and Paul (Nancy) of RR 8 Picton, grandfather of Tracy ( Trevor Stone) and great grandfather of Claire and Chloe. Dear brother of Gerald and the late Earl, Hilda, Lloyd, Beulah, Keith, Raymond and Bernard. Mr. Sharpe rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre St. Picton, 613-476-5571. A graveside service will take place in Cherry Valley Cemetery in the spring. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Cheques only please. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th
AT 10:00 A.M. “FAMILY DAY” ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIONS: From Hwy. 401 at Belleville take Hwy. 37 (Exit 544) north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn right and follow 6 kms. to 1146 Casey Road. Early consignments to this sale include a DeLaval cream separator, DeLaval sign, six cast iron implement seats including one “Noxons” and two “Walter A. Wood”. Two buggy wheels, milk stools, harvest table, miniature hoozier cupboard (old white paint), old cheese printing board, curd cheese rake. Also consigned to this sale is a large qty of glass, china and collectables that will be pictured and listed as boxes are unpacked. Good consignments are being accepted for this sale. Consign early to take advantage of this advertising opportunity. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
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Jim Jeffery says his son is Girduckis, McKeown put in work for Wellington wins five-on-three,” Abrams said. just points. hockey team. Both those DUKES, from page 19 McKeown had a nice goal Case in point, in the final players kill penalties, they not guilty of any crime Chad Thibodeau capped off in the third, taking a cross minute of a one-goal game are on the power play and
However, the instance led Beau to be given anti-psychotic medication and Jeffery said his son returned to a normal state. In October 2009, Jeffery was once again admitted to Belleville General Hospital and, once again, he would be administered medication which led him back to a clearer mental state within a week's time. Jim Jeffery said this was case on other occasions where Beau was admitted and received treatment. “When he is on the medication, he is fine. Maybe not 100 per cent, but pretty close to the old Beau,” Jeffery commented, although he did say that he could only remember a short span of a few weeks when Beau would voluntarily take his anti-psychotic medication. In March 2010, as the court heard when Whyte was admitting evidence last week, Dr. Maeve Fahey made a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. Murphy inquired whether Jeffery knew about this diagnosis and Jim Jeffery said he only learned of it two or three weeks ago. Murphy asked Jeffery to recall an incident in early 2011 when he was about to go to sleep. Jim Jeffery was sitting at the end of his bed when Beau Jeffery came to the door and stared at him. Neither moved for about 45 seconds. “I don't know what he was looking at but I know from the look on his face, he did not like what he saw,” Jim Jeffery said, adding he was scared to move a muscle until Beau wandered off. Jeffery also told the court that Beau was walking through the hallways of the home one evening when he and his wife were there and the young man stated “Ill do away with both of you and I'll have it all to myself.” “It was not directed to either of us and we were not overly concerned because he was having conversations with people all the time,” Jim Jeffery said. The strain the situation was putting on the Jeffery marriage was apparent as Jim said that during the summer of 2011, he was forced to choose to go away for a week with Elaine or divorce. Breaking down emotionally on the stand, Jim Jeffery said he did not think his son could be left alone as his mental state had been deteriorating steadily. Jeffery cited the first 911 call Beau Jeffery made in the early morning hours of July 22 where he claimed there were natives outside the home chanting and raving. “He was very coherent. But was there anyone outside my house at that time? Absolutely not,” Jeffery said. As a result of the 911 calls made July 24, 2011, Jeffery was admitted to Belleville General Hospital on a Form 1 but he checked him self out three days later. When asked about his state at that point, Jim Jeffery said his son was belligerent with hospital staff. “We begged him to stay but he did not want to stay,” Jim Jeffery said. After adjournment, Day 4 of the trial continued with
Jim Jeffery testifying about the days leading up to the murder. On Monday, Aug. 22, Elaine and Beau Jeffery both had medical appointments and — given the state of Beau's mental health — Jim Jeffery told the court he figured the physician would be filling out another Form 1. That morning, prior to leaving, Beau Jeffery told his father “If you don't get out of my head, I'm going to scramble you.” When asked to describe his son's physical appearance at the time, Jim Jeffery said his eye were burning and he was in a trance. “But this is not out of the norm.” Jeffery would tell the court he was at a loss as to the direction he and his wife should take with their son, whom he graded as a 10 out of 10 in terms of the severity of his mental illness in the weeks preceding the murder. Rather than have a confrontation with Elaine Jeffery about Beau and what course of action should be taken, Jim Jeffery went to Ottawa that day to assist his daughter Sarah with a home improvement project. He said he spoke to his wife on Tuesday about the car insurance policy after Beau had damaged the family car the night prior and “that was the last time I ever spoke to my wife.” Murphy had Jeffery take the court through his recollection of the days shortly after his wife’s murder and Jeffery said after both the rental car and family car were found and she had not checked into an Ontario Public Sector Employees Union meeting in Cornwall Monday morning he knew “at that point my wife was no longer with us.” Murphy asked how Jim Jeffery knew Elaine was no longer alive. “Because of (Beau's) state, I knew what had happened. I didn't know the details but I didn't even have to ask,” Jeffery said. “But it wasn’t his fault because his mental state was so deteriorated. The reason why I'm sitting here today is because that man (Beau) is not guilty of any crime." During cross examination, Whyte said Jim Jeffery didn't offer specific examples of Beau's behaviour and suggested that his son's mental illness wasn't an issue until after his wife's disappearance. After Jim Jeffery was asked by Justice Robert Scott to leave the courtroom, Murphy read instances in two statements offered by Jeffery upon his return to Ottawa and day later. “I would say the only answer to where my wife is lies with Beau, I don’t know what he’s done with her, but you need to ask him," Jeffery told investigators. Murphy said in his estimation about 90 per cent of the statements provided to police related to his son's mental illness. The trial is slated to recommence a week from today when Dr. Derek Pallandi will offer his expert opinion and analysis for the Crown's case against Beau Jeffery. Closing arguments are expected to take place starting the week of Feb. 17.
a 4-on-1 rush at 2:05 of the opening frame and, after Cobourg tied it a minute later, Trevor Cope tipped home a power play goal to put Wellington ahead to stay at 16:09. Robinson, Parker Wood, Joe McKeown, Delaurentis and Luc Brown would all get goals in the remaining 40 minutes as Wellington tamed the Cougars 7-3. The weekend got underway in fine form for Wellington Thursday night when they travelled to Newmarket and calmed the Hurricanes 4-1. Wellington couldn't have asked for a better start as Brown took a Delaurentis feed from the corner 16 seconds into the contest and beat Canes netminder Alex Bishop for a 1-0 lead. Wellington doubled that lead when Andrew Coupland took a rebound off a Brown shot and roofed it over Bishop at the six minute mark. Just 83 seconds later with Wellington on the power play, Paat fed Abbott Girduckis in front of the Newmarket net and the second year forward made no mistake, slipping home his ninth of the season for a 3-0 lead and chasing Bishop in favour of Jophrey Gregoire. Coming into the game, Wellington had blanked Newmarket in their two previous contests but over 145 minutes of futile hockey was ended in the second when Ryan Kruss got the hosts on the board and shaved the lead to 3-1. But that was all the offence Newmarket could muster as Teichmann went on to make 39 stops in the game. “(Newmarket) can score goals and we've had success in that Newmarket arena over the past few season but in this particular instance, it came down to our best player and this game it was our goalie. Tyson took the two points for us, he was outstanding, especially in the second period when we killed off a full two-minute
crease Girduckis feed and besting Gregoire at 16:24 and making the final 4-1. Girduckis had a nice weekend as well, getting a goal and three assists but for Abrams, there's far more to the sophomore’s game than
Monday, it was Girduckis doing the heavy lifting in the final minute, clearing the puck out of the Wellington zone, time and again. “He's one of those guys, along with Joe McKeown, that are just so valuable to the
they are big bodies that go to work in the corners. Girdy had two or three chances (Monday) and he's been a little snakebitten as far as the offence goes but the team would be in a tough spot without them,” Abrams said.
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After practicing law for over 26 years in both Prince Edward and Hastings Counties, Joanne Hurley is pleased to announce the formation of her new firm Hurley Law LLP where Joanne joins her brother Patrick at 112 Front Street, Belleville. Joanne will continue to serve her Picton clients in all areas of her practice. Joanne and Patrick have over 50 years of combined legal experience. They welcome all new, former and existing clients to their firm and look forward to representing them.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: SALE OF LAND FOR TAX ARREARS BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001, Form 6 Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 28, 2014, at the Prince Edward County Municipal Office, Shire Hall (Clerk’s Office), 332 Main Street, Picton. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Municipal Office (Shire Hall), 332 Main Street, Picton. Description of Lands: Roll No. 13 50 622 010 10200 0000; Consecon; PIN 55019-0155(LT); Part Lot 108 Concession 4 Hillier, designated Parts 1 and 3 Plan 47R1755 except HL9387 T/W PE22777; Prince Edward; File No. 12-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $36,246.36 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation, payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 percent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For more information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.pecounty.on.ca, or contact the undersigned.
Wanda Thissen, Manager of Revenue, Deputy Treasury The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613-476-2148 ext. 234 / wthissen@pecounty.on.ca www.pecounty.on.ca This advertisement is available in alternate formats upon request.
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Moving on Jackson Fox of the Scotiabank Pee Wee
AE Kings celebrates his series winning goal in Stirling last weekend. The Kings swept past the Blues to move on to the OMHA quarterfinals. (Submitted photo)
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 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 Feb 13 - Eastern Ontario Dairy Days - W B George Centre, Kemptville Campus, University of Guelph, Kemptville. This event provides an opportunity for area dairy producers to meet and be educated on the latest technology, discuss pertinent marketing issues and interact and exchange ideas with other dairy professionals. For more information visit our new website www.eontdairydays.com Feb 21 – PE Junior Farmers meets at the County Farm Centre boardroom 7:30pm. 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 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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Overtime goal seals sweep of Stirling for Peewee AEs Jason Parks
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The Cinderella squad that is the Soctiabank Peewee AE County Kings continues to click along in the OMHA playdowns. After an up-and-down regular season where they finished two games below .500, the Kings have caught fire and punched their ticket to the OMHA quarterfinal against the Huntsville Junior Otters. The series is slated to get underway on Saturday at 3:15 in Picton. Game 2 will be Sunday at 2:30 in Picton. The Kings are coming off a three-game sweep of the Stirling Blues. On Thursday, the Kings travelled to Hockeyville for a pivotal Game 2 and received an outstanding performance from goalie Riley Rogers. The Kings would count for three in the first with Cole Matthews blasting a pair and Brady Lane adding a single. Owen Norton and Brody Byford added assists. The Kings were tasked with killing 10 minors in the game and Rogers was spot on, refusing to allow any Stirling shot to get by him as the visitors blanked the Blues 3-0. Game 3 saw the Kings back in Stirling a night later and, with their back to the wall and down a goal in the late going, the Blues would square the affair at 2-2. In overtime, the sly one, Jackson Fox, would put his stamp on the series, taking a Brodie Byford feed just two minutes in and depositing it into the Blues net for the series winner. Lane tipped home the
Kings’ first of the night while Matthews potted a go-ahead goal in the second frame. Assists went to Billy Gregory, Fox and Norton. Rogers again gave his team solid netminding. In other Kings news... n The Greer Excavating Atom Kings are off to the second round against the Port Hope Phantoms after taking care of the Stirling Blues in three straight games. The Kings latest OMHA playdown win came Saturday when the Kings shaded the Blues in Picton. Cameron Pero and Hayden Legere lit the lamp for the locals who played a strong, tight checking affair. Nic McGrayne had a great outing, allowing just one goal. n The Canadian Tire Bantam AE Kings will put their playoff hopes on the line Saturday as the locals head into Ennismore for a fifth and potentially deciding game game in their OMHA Playdown series. The clubs are tied 2-2 and the winner of the Game 5 will move on to the third round of the OMHA preliminary playdowns. Down 2-1 in games last Sunday, the Kings extended the series with a 2-1 win at Essroc Arena. Wyatt Gilbert had a goal and an assist. Keegan Scott also scored. The previous day, the Kings dropped a 4-2 decision in Ennismore. Lucas Wiens had a pair for the locals. On Friday in Ennismore for Game 2, the Kings had a key road win, downing the Eagles 5-2. Isaiah Strome had a hat trick for the Kings while Ty Williams and Scott also lit the lamp.
The Ministry to Seniors of the Anglican Churches in Prince Edwward County
Invites you to a nondenominational Taize service Sunday, February 9 at 7:00p.m. at St. Philip’s Church, Milford To remember and to pray for the survivors, victims, and others touched by the Seniors’ Home Fire in L’Isle Verte
We are a small retirement community. We honour and take care of our very elderly and sick in a number of nursing and retirement homes in the county. It is good for us to support and share the pain of the people of L’Isle Verte.
A book of condolences will be available for you to sign. This will be sent to L’Isle Verte. Please join us on February 9.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014
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Ontario to change licence renewal for seniors 80-plus
The Government of Ontario is changing its driver's licence renewal program. Starting April 21, 2014, drivers aged 80 and over will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test. Instead, they will participate in a shorter, simpler renewal program that includes: a vision test; a driver record review; an improved, in-class group education session and; two short, in-class screening exercises. The new screening exercises are simple, non-computerized tasks that help identify drivers who may need further assessment, such as a road test or medical review. Samples of both exercises are available online at this web site at www.mto.gov.on.ca and search for senior driver renewal program. The announcement about these changes stated that the enhancements to the senior driver's licence renewal program are supported by the latest scientific research. The new renewal session will take approximately 90 minutes, or less than half the time of the current program. Ontario drivers age 80 and over must renew their licences every two years. In the year 2012, 117,237 drivers age 80 and older attended a group education session .Ontario is the only province in Canada with a
ly drivers. Whether you need to travel locally or out of town, this service gets people where they need to go. The volunteer waits with the client while they are in the appointment. Notice of two to three days in advance is necessary, same day trips are not available. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493.
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NEED A RIDE TO
Put on your walking shoes because Prince Edward Community Care sponsors a walking program that takes place Monday to Friday at PECI in Picton and at C.M.L. Snider Elementary School and at the Wellington & District Community Centre in Wellington. Participants must register in advance. This is a great opportunity for seniors and others to walk in a safe environment during the winter months. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 to register or to receive more information.
Community Care offers an escorted transportation program that can maximize your independence with affordable rates, punctuality, personalized service and friend-
Seniors will gather for good food and conversation at Prince Edward Community Care’s, Seniors Luncheon Social at the Milford Town
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mandatory education component for senior driver’s licence renewal. The current cost of renewal for seniors will remain the same at $32. There is no additional cost for a road test. To learn more go to the web site above or to www.ontario.ca/transportation-news
MEDICAL AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS?
SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD
Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at noon for great food and company of new and old friends. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, roast beef, gravy, horse radish, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, coleslaw and carrot cake all topped off with coffee & tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 613-476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery. If you can’t come to the hall for this meal it can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live near Milford. If you wish to have a take-out meal please advise when you register.
WII BOWLING LEAGUE STARTS SOON
Make new friends, laugh and enjoy a couple hours of good fun. Join the Wii bowling league today. Call the office for details.
FRIENDLY VISITING
If seniors are isolated and need some encouragement and support, Prince Edward Community Care can match them with friendly volunteers for visits in the home. To sign up for this program, or refer someone, call Community Care at 613-476-7493.
PUBLIC MEETING: OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT—SECONDARY PLAN FOR THE PICTON URBAN CENTRE Wednesday, March 5th, 2014, 7:00 pm Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton A public meeting is being held to consider a new proposed secondary plan for the Picton Urban Centre. The Picton Urban Centre Secondary Plan will be adopted as an amendment to the Official Plan of the County of Prince Edward. This public meeting is being held in in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, as amended. Purpose of the Public Meeting: In accordance with section 26 (1) of the Planning Act, the purpose of the amendment is to update the Secondary Plan for the Picton Urban Centre. This is done by way of an amendment to the Official Plan for the County. The Picton Urban Centre Secondary Plan Update:
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timeframe. Comments received from the public meeting will be considered by Council in the completion of the Picton Urban Centre Secondary Plan. Effect of the Official Plan Amendment The Official Plan amendment constitutes the 5 year review under section 26 (1) of the Planning Act. It updates the Official Plan to reflect changes in the Picton Urban Centre, in legislation, in provincial policy, and new information from agencies that are part of the planning review process. Persons Affected This amendment will be of interest to all persons in the geographic area defined as the Picton Urban Centre, and to property owners in the Picton Urban Centre who may not reside within the Picton Urban Centre—see Key Map showing the lands within the secondary plan for the Picton Urban Centre. When Decision is Final The proposed Official Plan Amendment is subject to approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the approval authority) under subsection 17 (22) of the Planning Act. More Information: Additional information relating to the Official Plan Amendment including a detailed map is available for public review on the Prince Edward County website at www.pecounty.on.ca and during regular office hours at the Department of Engineering, Development and Works at the municipal offices, located at 280 Main Street, Picton, 2 nd Floor (The Edward Building). Dated at the County of Prince Edward, the 6 day of February 2014.
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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
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
MARC OUELLETTE, Sales Rep cell 613.849.8864 COLLEEN GREEN, Sales Rep cell 613.476.6553
NEW LISTING
This great Picton family home boasts many high-end improvements including hardwood & ceramic floors, upgraded bathrooms & kitchen. Offers 3 main floor bedrooms, 4-pce bath, living & dining rooms. The lower level features new 2-pce bathroom, laundry & large family room & walk-out to garage. Call us today to view this home! Asking $209,000
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com colinhenden@remax.net
Custom stone home, picturesque and private setting, 525 ft. waterfront overlooking Cape Vessey. Almost new Dave Main built executive home. Gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops. Great room, stone fireplace, open concept formal dining area. Main floor grand master bedroom, ensuite, walk through closet. 2nd bedroom, ensuite, guest suite on the upper level. Large family room. 4.16 acres. $834,000 MLS 2140319 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
PICTON BUNGALOW Cheaper then rent. Cute bungalow, small lot. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Maintenence free exterior, neat & tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace & tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $127,000 MLS® 2126793
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SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
NEW PRICE
YOU COULD BE SETTLED BY SPRING!! So you could sit back and relax by the pool in this great country home with excellent curb appeal. Bright and inviting three bedroom, two bath home with gleaming new hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. Large lower level family room with fireplace and patio door walk out to two treed acres in a nature lover's paradise. Just minutes from Picton with easy access to Belleville, Hwy 49 & 401 $262,900 MLS 2140345 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca
REDGATE SUBDIVISION Construction has begun! 2nd phase of the very popular Pineridge Sub-Division. See feature sheet for all the details. $80,000 MLS 2140222
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
KRISTEN RUTGERS, Sales Rep 613-848-4403 Office 613-476-5900
WWW.15WEXFORDCRT.COM Spacious `Glenora` model 1-owner bungalow on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Wellington on the Lake. The grand foyer welcomes you into this bright & sunny home featuring stunning hardwood floors in the eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, cozy living room with gas fireplace and dining room with walkout to deck. Master bedroom with large ensuite bathroom & walk in closet. Conveniently located main floor laundry with door to double garage. Partially finished lower level with family room. Spacious back yard with beautiful gardens & views of Lake Ontario. This premium adult lifestyle community features a Rec centre, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course & is a short distance away from medical & dental centre. 6 year old home on Freehold property- Maintenance fee $160/monthly for 2014. $279,000 2140289
COUNTY RD 1 Lg bungalow set in the trees with a view of Lake Consecon. Close to Trenton & 401. 3 bedrms, great room, den, living rm, dining rm and eat in kitchen. Complete with family rm in lower walkout level. Lg workshop plus lg unspoiled area great for small at home business. Also features 2 car detached garage, paved drive and landscaping is complete. Call to view this one MLS® 2136635
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GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
CHERRY VALLEY Lovely 2 bedroom home on a gorgeous treed lot, perfect for a couple or weekend retreat. Large master bedroom with rustic look refinished floors, brand new 3 piece en-suite and walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom next to the newly renovated main bath. Large stone fireplace in the living room is the focal point. Large eat in kitchen and sunroom on the main floor. In-ground pool. $214,900 MLS 2133886
LAST UNIT!! `Rosemary Model` End Unit. -1060 sq ft on the Open Concept Main Floor, Full Basement, Attached Garage. Two Floor Plans to choose from. Perfect for `Empty Nesters`. Enjoy all the amenities of town living. Walking distance to Downtown Core, Theatres, Churches & Shopping. Close to Hospital, Community Services, Parks, Golf Courses & Walking Trails. 23 Newly Constructed Executive Condominiums all situated on one level, with Full Basements. $229,000 MLS 2140209
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Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca www.maryjanemills.com
Located in a quiet safe neigbourhood, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom boasts beautiful gardens with potting sheds, a gazebo and entertainment deck. The interior has large windows letting in copious amounts of light, a spacious open kitchen, 2 fireplaces, newly renovated bath, and hardwood floors. An additional entrance to the finished basement with a bar gives way to out-law suite potential! $249,900 MLS 2137429 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
KRISTEN RUTGERS, Sales Rep 613-848-4403 Office 613-476-5900
VIEWS OF WELLER'S BAY Bright & spacious home on 2 acres with large open concept kitchen featuring a breakfast bar, patio doors to large deck for BBQ's & lovely views. Spacious family room with woodstove for cozy evenings plus separate L/R. Generous size main floor master bedroom with ensuite & walk in closet.2 spacious bdrms on 2nd floor plus office area with skylite. Double attached garage, easy commute to Trenton, Belleville & Wellington. 10 min to North Beach plus public boat launch nearby. This ones for you! $299,900 MLS 2132270 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com
528 MITCHELLS CROSSROAD Newly constructed Colorado bungalow situated on 10.3 acres. 5 minutes to Picton. A piece of paradise! 9` ceilings with vaulted in living room. Open concept hardwood and ceramic throughout! This home is a pleasure to show. 10x10 deck off the dining area. Double car garage. Central Air! $339,000 MLS 2136569
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
KRISTEN RUTGERS, Sales Rep 613-848-4403 Office 613-476-5900
NEW LISTING
This is a great first time home buyers or retirees home, with a new kitchen, mud room with laundry facilities, all new flooring throughout, new ceramic tile bathroom, original hardwood floors in living room. French doors off kitchen to a spacious back yard, with newer above ground pool with deck. A single detached garage with work shop and plenty of room to store garden equipment and the toys. Don`t miss this totally renovated home from top to bottom! $163,900 MLS 2140657 Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com
NEW LISTING
Large deck surrounds the house overlooking this beautiful 6 acres and countryside. A fully finished basement with pellet stove doubles the living space for the young family. $237,000 for this R2000 home with detached double garage. Call today!
Prince Edward County Realty Inc. CONNIE GALLAGHER, Brokerage Sales Rep 98 Main Street, Picton, ON 613-476-7800
NEW LISTING NEW PRICE
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP $275,000 Approx 15 min to Belleville or Picton 2/1 bedroom home features a large country kitchen with a fully finished lower level including a 4 piece bath. Both 2nd floor bedrooms have full ensuites. Garage has a loft and additional carport. Lovely perennial gardens and large woods to rear. MLS®2140562 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
SOLD TWO LOTS $105,000 MLS 2137157 & 2137158
Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
WATERFRONT
CENTURY FARM HOME $880,000 Fabulous views across Telegraph Narrows on the Bay of Quinte. With 450 ft of waterfront this 12 acre property with stone fences and beautiful trees and gardens is a natural retreat. Beautiful modern kitchen, cozy family room with fireplace, bright formal dining room - totally renovated. An excellent property for families who enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. MLS®2133542 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton 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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Affordable 2 Bdrm Home. Great Picton neighbourhood. Garage, Deck & New Gas Furnace. $164,000 2135078 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100
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577 FOXTON RD BLVE AREA 3bdrm 2 bthrm large garage ++ outbldg. $219,900 MLS 2136727 Joy Humphrey
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3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living, dining, family room, new roof 2013. 2 outbuildings/workshops. $199,900 MLS 2140485 Gary Morden SPACIOUS PROPERTY IDEAL FOR ARTISAN/CRAFTSMAN
Century farm house with many upgrades. Covered porch. Quiet road minutes to Sandbanks & Pt Petre. $289,900 2132468 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Custom 2 bdrm home, unfinished basement. Attached garage plus 2 large outbuildings. $339,000 MLS 2137237 To view call Hugh Jackson or Tracey Dickson
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Close to Hospital & Yacht Club. 3 bedroom home. Fenced yard, 18 x 12 separate garage, ample storage space. New vinyl siding. $149,900 MLS 2140409 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile
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ELSIE WIERSMA Sales Rep. 613-848-4810
GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304
HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026
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PRIVATE WATERFRONT HOME
Separate 2 bedroom guest cottage (4 seasons). Large barn-workshop. Fantastic lake views. $549,000 MLS 2134805 Steve Sensenstein
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2,450 ft of pebble stone beach on Prince Edward Bay & Private boat harbour. Century 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home +6 cottages on 20.5 ac. $849,000 2140281 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Custom Built Bright & Spacious Home. Main Floor Bedroom & Bathroom. Close to Picton and Amenities $287,000 2133299 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
SAILOR’S DELIGHT, DEEP WATERFRONT
Open concept ranch bungalow, 2 bed, 2 bath. 1 acre beautiful landscaping, detached garage. $624,900 MLS 2132000 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson
Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage
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.
NORTH OF WELLINGTON ON WILSON RD 40 ac in wine country. Close to Cty Rd 1&2. 2 bedrm br/vinyl bungalow. Great room with liv rm/ din rm/ kitchen. Master bedrm walkout to deck, ensuite, jacuzzi, 3 pc bath. Laundry area & deck off dining area. Small bush at back of property. Call on this one. Asking $329,900 MLS® 2134851
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Large property housing approx 8,500 sq ft main building, 3,000 sq ft 2nd building and lg building lot. 3,000 sq ft building has 3 bedrm apt on 2nd level, potential for income lower level. 1.3 ac parcel lends itself to serious development. Call for more details. MLS® 2135475
LOYALIST PARKWAY Walking distance to Picton. Municipal water, lg detached 2 car garage. Home has been completely renovated & nicely decorated. New kitchen, new furnace, air conditioning, HRV, fireplace, new flooring & carpeting. New windows. Large deck on back overlooking beautiful treed lot. This is a must see. MLS® 2136606
WELLINGTON Executive stone/ brick home, lg lot. Open concept family rm/ kitchen, eating area. Formal living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedroom, lg ensuite, walkin closet. Main floor laundry, door to double garage. 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath on 2nd level. Full unspoiled basement. Hardwood throughout home, air conditioning, gas furnace, walk to all amenities. Call to view. MLS 2131558
BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOT ON BAY OF QUINTE $179,000 Approx 90’ shoreline. Driveway to water’s edge to launch your boat. Drilled well, shower/ bathroom building, holding tank. Hydro to two 35 ft trailers on property. Trailers are as is. Great for fishing, boating and swimming. Close to 401, minutes from Picton. Perfect retreat or great spot to build your cottage or home. This property has it all. MLS® 2135508
JUST WEST OF HILLIER On Loyalist Parkway. Minutes from Trenton & Wellington. 3 bedrm 1 1/2 storey home. Recently renovated with new kitchen, bath, painted and some new flooring. New propane furnace, new wiring, newer windows. Great starter home for young family. Close to wineries. Asking $169,900 Call to view.
SUNSET VIEWS OF ADOLPHUS REACH Lot is cleared, ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLS® 2133082
GLENORA RD Close to Picton, municipal water, nicely treed lot, view of Picton Bay. Perfect location for your new home. 100 ft wide by 200 ft deep, mature trees at back of property. MLS® 2133769
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Wharf St., Wellington. Commercial building featurning 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx 1,650 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, studio or fitness centre. Building is in great shape. Subject to severence. $379,000 MLS® 2134612
80 MAPLE ST, WELLINGTON 4.57 ac development property backing onto Millineum Trail. Close to all amenities. All municipal services. Lg frame building suitable for industrial or storage. MLS® 2134617
CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR 1453 County Rd 24. Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot, entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
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The Time To Buy Is Now The Place to Look Is In
How to determine what your home is worth Homeowners are always curious about the market value of their home, especially those who are seriously thinking about selling their home. “Real estate is hyper local – prices can vary hugely between neighbourhoods, and even between blocks in the same neighbourhood,” says Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Speak to a real estate professional who works in your community to get an accurate idea of
what your local market is doing. A Realtor can perform a comparative market analysis to determine what your home is currently worth.” Dorner offers some broad guidelines to homeowners to begin their assessment: Location: Location remains the single largest variable in real estate. How close is your home to transit, schools? What about amenities like recreational facilities and shopping centres? Homes close to transit and amenities tend to have higher values than those that are less conveniently
located. Space: What is the square footage of your home? How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have? The size of your home is another major factor in assessing its value. Type: What kind of home do you own? Is it a detached home, condominium, townhouse or semi-detached? As a rule, single family detached homes are (generally) the most valuable, followed by semis, townhouses and condominiums. Condition: Has your home been updated? Have you done any major
renovations? Does your home have a modern kitchen or bathroom(s)? Homes that have been updated, and that are well-maintained, tend to command top dollar. Your Realtor will be able to provide a detailed breakdown of the value of your home based on these variables and many more. For more information, visit www.wedothehomework.ca This article is provided by local REALTORS® and the Ontario Real Estate Association for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market.
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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 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
Expansive County home, incomparable views of Adolphus Reach. Big spaces, newer kitchen, family room, 3 main floor bedrooms, lower level with office, recreation room, 4th bedroom. Detached garage, above ground pool, expansive deck. 2 separately deeded lots form 2-acre property. $269,000 MLS 2137529 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.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
Gorgeous waterfront lot on West Lake in the quaint community of Sheba`s Island. Facing west, beautiful sunsets, improved shoreline with steel seawall. Beautifully treed, nicely landscaped, natural gas available. 103 feet of clean shoreline ideal for swimming and boating. Minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. $325,000 MLS 2132461 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
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
Stately triple brick Century home, fabulous original baseboards, built ins, doors and trim. Grand home, upgraded with care and attention to maintain its period integrity. Refinished pine floors, large country kitchen. New roof, natural gas heat, steps to downtown Bloomfield, 10 mins. to Sandbanks. $358,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.
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3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home being offered in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Features a newly renovated custom kitchen complete with maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, an apron sink and prep island. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard boasts a salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement with 4th bedroom, huge 20` x 26` rec room and rough-in for 3rd bath. Enjoy this home and all of the upgrades at the very competitive price of $415,900 MLS 2136135
A rare find! Nearly 650 feet of clean, level waterfront hidden on a private 11 acre parcel in Prince Edward County. Outstanding escarpment views over Adolphus Reach from the original 4 bedroom farmhouse atop the property. On the lower acreage you`ll follow a tranquil lane way toward the clearing at the water`s edge, the boat launch & the dock. Barn near the existing house can be used as a double garage and also has a great workshop. Renovate or build your dream home! Please call before entering the property. $699,000 MLS 2137159
NEW It`s got it all! Large 10 year old custom built 2 storey home on 5.3 acre private lot 10 minutes from Picton. Bright U-shaped kitchen with eating area and spacious living room across rear of home overlooking pool, expansive decks and peaceful backyard. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, including huge master. Full finished basement. $309,000 MLS 2135291
Prince Edward County Treasure. Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, Cape Cod style home, overlooking Long Reach. Spacious eat in kitchen, lots of room for family or entertaining with additional sunken living room & doors to patio with multi level decking at rear of home. Two car attached garage boasts a second storey, unfinished and ready for your creative touches. A Great Buy @ $379,000 MLS 2136343
Fully renovated two bedroom home on the edge of town with views of the Bay. Easy to heat, low maintenance, and ready for the couple who are looking to simplify! House currently on Oil...New Gas furnace to be connected and included in asking price. Pick up the phone and dial this one in! $171,900 MLS 2137336
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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
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* Perfect cozy cottage, walking distance of shopping, entertainment, and all amenities of Picton Main Street. Recently upgraded, windows, doors, laminate and vinyl flooring, kitchen and bathroom. New roof, asphalt shingles installed in 2013. Block basement crawl space with inside access. $134,500
Kristen Rutgers* MORRISON POINT Nice cottage on Smiths Bay, large treed lot, quiet recreational community, deck on front of house with waterview and deeded access to Smiths Bay, year round road. Ideal rental property. Quick possession. approx. $198/year road maintenance cost $199,900 MLS 2136393
Veronica Norton*
Wellington Waterfront Home/Cottage in the middle of town, large south facing open concept kitchen dining room with walk out to large deck, improvements include roof,ceramic floor, hi efficiency furnace, shore line improvement with waters edge dock that allows a boater access to West Lake or Lake Ontario just steps to shopping, beach, recreational facilities. Exceptional Starter or Retirement opportunity. $250,000 MLS 2140058
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
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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
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
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. $149,000 MLS 2140113
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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full potential. $159,000 MLS 2137493
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 PICTON DUPLEX. Estate sale. Quaint, tudor-style, building features two units with separate entrances, one presently rented & other side is vacant. Situated on a large lot with lovely gardens & inground pool. Asking $189,000 MLS 2137292
Veronica Norton*
Veronica Norton*
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
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
INCOME
LOCATED on WEST LAKE ROAD, just a few minutes from Sandbanks, this property offers an absolutely charming century home with oodles of space PLUS a newer self-contained 2-bedroom suite, ideal for vacation rentals. Comes with 3.6 acres of land fronting on West Lake. Flexible closing possible. Contact us for full details. $499,900
Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**
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
Completely Restored Oasis in Picton! Must be Seen. Restored century beauty in the heart of Picton $247,000 MLS 2140172
A great home for the growing family or for retired busy body that keeps taking on projects. Hardwood floors & vinyl on main. Hi eff. propane furnace with A/C & air exchange. Separate 2 car detached garage heated, insulated, with 200 amp service & loft. Large kitchen with patio doors to large deck & above ground pool. 2 minute drive to town & all conveniences. $235,000 MLS 2135285
Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**
NEW LISTING
A great location just 10 minutes to Sandbanks & Picton. This is a quiet road with a pastoral feel. A fantastic spot to build a new home, keep a few chickens or horses, and enjoy rural life! The clay loam soil is ideal for growing grapes to be used in our burgeoning wine industry. There is a drilled well already in place. $125,000 MLS 2137005
Ron Norton*
All brick, maintenance free exterior bungalow with large attached 2 plus car garage/workshop with office or craft room, set back from the road allows for quiet enjoyment and nature watching. Inside hard wood floors thru out except breeze way and sun room a open concept kitchen with island, eating & giving area. centrally located in `The County` 10 min to Picton, Bloomfield & Wellington & 20 to Belleville. $279,900 MLS 2140601
*Sales Representative **Broker
Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Peaceful waterfront home in the quaint community of Milford, offering privacy and serenity only 15 minutes from town amenities. Set on 2+ acres, the lot offers mature trees, landscaping and 120ft of shoreline on the Millpond. Four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, lower level walkout, entertainment room, built-in cabinetry, sprinkler system, and much more. $414,900 MLS 2133510
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
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
57 LAKEBREEZE COURT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 1 block north of Main St Wellington, walk to all this town has to offer!! 7 yr old quality built home has WOW factor! Family room with vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace, open to dining and kitchen area. Large master suite, 4 pc bath, additional bedroom on main floor. Lower level recroom, 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. $295,000 MLS 2140341
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Town of Wellington waterfront business opportunity and a place to live. Currently operating as `The Reel Thing`. Store approx 705 sq.ft. plus additional space of approx 380 sq.ft. currently rented. Revenues from above ground gas tank, boat rentals, fishing supplies, and dockage. Easy access to Lake Ontario. Zoned Tourist Commercial(TC). $439,000 MLS 2136604
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
THINKING OF SELLING?
March 28-30, 2014 at The International Centre, Toronto
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
Kristen Rutgers*
4 bedrooms, 3 full baths! Approximately 1700 sq.ft. newly constructed bungalow on 2 acres. Open concept finished extremely well. 4 bedrooms with 2 up and 2 down Vaulted ceilings. Fully insualted and drywalled basement. Good well with trickle systema and a 3,000 gallon cistern for backup. Double garage. Central Air. 3 baths.Large MB with ensuite. Nice Property. $349,000 MLS 2136616
A-mazing! MLS# 2140362 $449,900
4 bedroom, 3 bath, acreage, close to Picton, many perks, majestic home, ready for family, call today to view. Cheryl Griese**
613-921-1311
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 RESTAURANT/CAFE/BAKERY located in Bloomfield. Well established, successfully operated by same Owners for nine years. Residence on upper level, off-street parking for owners & public parking close by. Carry on with this turn-key business or bring your own plans! $549,900 MLS 2140235
List now to have your property marketed to over 30,000 possible buyers at the 2014 Spring Cottage Life Show. Call us today to discuss this exclusive Re/Max marketing advantage!
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THE PICTON GAZETTE
YEAR ROUND HOME/COTTAGE
COUNTRY COMFORT!
$389,000 Enjoy this spacious open concept home on quiet road in South Bay. Most of the rooms have a lovely view overlooking the property and the bay. Sunny bright kitchen has lots of counter space and cupboards. Spacious family room on lower level opens onto patio overlooking beautiful gardens. MLS ®2131019
$649,000 This home features highend finishes with a gourmet kitchen, granite counters, custom wood cabinetry, hardwood floors, a great room with wall of windows and incredible views of Lake Ontario. This stunning bungalow was built with quality in mind. Professionally landscaped with stone patio at water's edge. This is waterfront living at it's very best. Incredible views, peace and quiet. MLS®2126055
Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative
HIGHLY VISIBLE
$549,000 Truly one of a kind! c1880 2 storey brick home with over 3,000 sq ft of living space. Full of character - gracious dining room with library, large moldings, high ceilings, wide floor boards, but with all the amenities of modern living. Come and see for yourself. MLS®2135971
NEW PRICE
104 Main Street, Picton
613.476.2700 or toll free 1.877.476.0096 Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 9-5
Libby says...
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
$425,000 All this home needs is you! Open concept beautifully restored brick century home with quality finishes throughout. Seasonal creek with bridge in spacious private back yard. Ready to move right in! MLS®2140085
“In spite of our heavy snowfalls dedicated buyers are still making their way here!”
TRADITIONAL CENTURY HOME
$319,000 Traditional architectural details make this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home a real charmer! From the delighful front verandah to the lovely gardens in the back yard you will feel the pull of a bygone era. Storage room (back kitchen) and child's play room still leave lots of potential for new buyers. MLS®2135851
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THE DISCERNING BUYER
$525,000 A stunning departure from the ordinary! This country charmer is situated on a quiet country side road on 1.84 acres of picturesque property. Stone home features open floor plan with 2400 sq ft finished living space, 3 bdrms, 3 baths Triple garage. This meticulous custom built home offers endless features. MLS®2136032
Feature HELMER’S BUILDING
NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES
Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945
476-7893
6 Talbot Street, Picton
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Off: 613-476-3144 Fax: 613-476-2562 Cell: 613-967-9319 981 Cty Rd 8, Picton
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THE CENTRE OF TOWN
$395,000 Ideal location for professional office downstairs and live or rent upstairs. Located at the centre of a sound investment location. This 2 storey brick building has appealing architecture and solid construction. Immediate occupancy. MLS® 2127586
PICTURE PERFECT
$585,000 Victorian heritage farm house on knoll overlooking pastures and natural marshland of Muscote Bay. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, large principle rooms, huge detached garage, inground pool, gazebo. Peaceful and private, a perfect retreat property. Perfect for entertaining. MLS® 2126234
Home of the Week DESIGN FOR LIVING
DESIGN FOR LIVING
SURPRISING AMENITIES Plan No. SHSW00481
Ideal as a starter or emptynester home, this efficient floor plan features many amenities found in larger homes. A wraparound porch setsthe scene for relaxing and is a lovely place for outdoor dining. A seated snack bar opens to the great room, where a fireplace, sloped ceiling,and sliding doors to the porch enhance the space. The master suite is full of luxurious touches such as a garden tub with a shelf, a separateshower, and even laundry facilities just steps away from the walk-in closet for ultimate convenience. Square Footage: 1,295
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SURPRISING AMENITIES Square Footage: 1,295
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