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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

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Prince Edward Children’s Aid record keeping, communications found lacking AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

A Ministry of Children and Youth Services operational review into foster care provided by the Children's Aid Society of Prince Edward suggests the society had difficulties complying with its licencing requirements.

The review, which was ordered in December 2011 in response to allegations of sexual abuse in foster homes and the assignment of the agency's second consecutive provisional licence in six months, was detailed in a report dated Jan. 25. The advocacy group Canada Court Watch obtained the document through a freedom of information request and shared it with the Gazette.

In conducting the review,

ministry staff interviewed foster children, foster parents, staff, and board members from the agency; reviewed files for children placed in foster homes at the time of review, files for open foster and kin-in-care homes, and three closed foster homes; and reviewed the agency's policies and procedures, its protocol for joint investigations with the OPP, its licencing report of December 2011, and the Crown ward review for 2011.

A strong commitment from board members and staff to providing effective child welfare services notwithstanding, the ministry found that "the society is experiencing significant difficulty in a number of areas which is concerning from the perspective of serv-

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The report suggested the extent of the difficulties required the society to seek external expertise, at least in the short term, to develop a comprehensive action plan.

■ In regard to foster and kin-in-care services, the ministry found the society showed a lack of consistency and standardization in its record-keeping practices, inhibiting communication about information about history of foster homes and it appeared to lack effective administration practices for recording and managing that information.

It was also noted there didn't appear to be a concrete plan to establish and maintain effective working relationships with foster parents as a whole.

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■ With regard to child protection, the report found evidence based on file review and interviews with staff evidence of non-compliance with standards regarding investigations and ongoing protection cases. It deemed record keeping regarding child protection investigations in foster homes was inconsistent and did not always allow staff to identify links between related files.

The reviewers also noted they received conflicting information from staff about how decisions are made regarding the verification of abuse in foster homes with reports and files seldom recording the rationale for decisions or the decisionmaking process.

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Council approved the 2013 water and wastewater operating and capital budgets at a special meeting early this week.

The water budget sits at approximately $3,654,000 consisting of about $2.39 million in operating costs and $1.27 million in capital costs. The budget represents an increase of $48,234 in operating spending over 2012 and a capital cost increase of $14,746.

The wastewater budget was approved at $3,129,000, consisting of about $1.89 million in operating expenses and $1.35 million in capital costs. The budget represents an increase in operating expenses of $280,721 and an increase of $104,662 in capital spending.

County treasurer James Hepburn gave a presentation on the budget to council where he identified several major budget challenges.

“Water and wastewater consumption per household is either declining or is flat,” Hepburn said. “In some respects that was a goal, reduced consumption, but it certainly is impacting our ability to raise revenue.”

The average consumption per household was projected at 208 cubic metres in 2013 — down from 212 cubic metres in 2011.

Hepburn said the operating costs for both water and wastewater are increasing, debt servicing costs are increasing, and aging infrastructure will continually call for increased capital spending. Water treatment costs increased by $99,000, while water distribution costs increased by $34,000.

Electricity costs increased by $65,000 due to the new Picton wastewater treatment plant. New wastewater regulations implemented on Jan. 1 also require increased administration costs and changes to process equipment, additional testing and increased operator time.

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Habitat For Humanity seeking volunteers, family for third build in Picton York Street property donated by municipality Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Habitat for Humanity is ramping up plans for another build in Prince Edward County.

The non-profit organization has previously built two homes in Picton — one on Barker Street and one on Mary Street — and announced this week the start of a months-long process to find volunteers and a deserving family.

Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings board chair Bonnie Dobson said the organization has already secured the land for the project — a municipallydonated parcel at 7 York Street in Picton.

The previous builds in Picton have provided reason to believe this one will be successful, Dobson said.

“It's been great, it's been wonderful,” she said.

new projeCt From left, Habitat board chair Bonnie Dobson, vice chair Kathy Vowinckel, and board member John Brisbois at 7 York Street. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Dobson said the organization would be holding information sessions on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 in Picton for prospective families to get details on the application process for a Habitat home. “(It's) a very detailed selection process,” Dobson said. “We need interested people in the county to come forward and be part of a build committee, so we're looking for volunteers as well.”

Dobson said a fundraising co-ordinator, volunteer co-ordinator, and lunch coordinator are all needed for the project. A group to supervise and manage the build will also be needed. She said a public meeting will be held for that process as well, but a date and location haven't been determined.

“As soon as we get a committee together to be a build committee and start some fundraising we'll be looking

to build,” Dobson said. “It takes a little while to select the family and we'd like the family to be selected before we put a shovel in the ground because they need to be a part of the whole process.”

Dobson said the process to select a family can take as long as four months. She said the usual fundraising goal for each home is $50,000. The fundraising process is different in every community, Dobson said, but in Picton has proved to be encouraging.

“It was really good the times before. Last time we partnered with the Bethany Christian Reformed Church in Bloomfield and they were in charge of organizing the fundraising,” she said. “The first time a group from the county organized the fundraising and they did very well at it too.”

In addition to the $50,000, the fundraising group will be looking for in-kind donations to the build from local businesses. Dobson said the organization also has an inkind donation program with

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“For low-income families (down payments are) usually the kicker that makes it impossible for them to be homeowners,” she said.

The Habitat program is extremely important for lowincome families, Dobson said.

“It helps break the cycle of poverty,” she said.

Aside from the obvious benefits, she said families often find there are intangible positives to owning their own home.

“It's a wonderful thing for children to finally have a really secure place that they can call home. We've got some wonderful stories of families who have done so much better because they have a place they can call home,” Dobson said. “Children's grades often go up, self esteem for the whole family goes up and frequently they go on to increase their education and do better in the workforce, and in society in general.”

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The last project in Picton used straw bales which lowered cost and provided improved insulation, but Dobson said the house proposed for 7 York Street would likely use standard construction materials. “(Straw-bale construction) is a lot more labour intensive than a timberframe house,” she said.

She said a lot of work is done by volunteers so the process took even longer.

Dobson said any notion that Habitat for Humanity provides a free ride is wrong.

“It's basically a hand up, not a handout,” she said.

“Low-income families purchase the house from us — it's not a gift of a house — they purchase it from us and have a mortgage just like anybody else.”

She said Habitat homes are affordable because the mortgage is interest free and mortgage payments are calculated according to income.

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George and Charlotte Hay might not ever get another big break, but they have no trouble delivering laughter.

In Prince Edward Community Theatre (PECT)’s latest offering Moon Over Buffalo, which open at Mt. Tabor this weekend, the has-been Broadway actors take the stage for a small repertoire company in Buffalo, N.Y. hopeful to get one last chance to return to the high life they once knew.

George (Mark Daniher) and Charlotte (Jennifer Goodman) attempt to drag on the luxurious life they once knew, while barely tolerating themselves and

what they’ve become.

That rut led both partners to seek new affection — George with Eileen, promising younger actress in the company (Crystal Mayer), and Charlotte with Richard, a hot-shot lawyer (Bill McMahon) — that almost scuttle the on-stage chemistry the couple has and breaks apart the company that pays the bills.

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Only time will tell if the Hays’ loyal company manager Paul (Kevin McGall) and their theatredespising daughter Rosalind (Georgia PapanicolaouBeatty), and her inopportune fiance( Hugh Cameron) can pull the couple together to save their last shot.

Daniher said he really believes real audiences will enjoy the lead-up to the play within the play.

“It's a laugh-riot, it's just one gag after another,” he

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Goodman agreed that the quick pacing of the comedic show makes it entertaining.

“The timing is crazy in this show and it literally is down to a second,” she said.

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Moon Over Buffalo follows on the success the company had with a similar big cast and crew production it ended its fifth season with last spring, Leading Ladies, another Ludwig farce about theatre and misidentification.

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Mayor still discussing water rates with Belleville County disagrees with study that says Rossmore-Fenwood users pay fair price Staff writer

The water rates for the Rossmore-Fenwood area and their relationship to the City of Belleville were a major topic of discussion at this week's special council meeting to discuss the municipality's water and wastewater budgets.

The water to the area is supplied to the municipality by Belleville via a pipe running under the Bay of Quinte. The County pays Belleville over $3 per cubic metre for treated water while it charges residents in the area a base monthly charge of $23.69 and a consumption rate of $1.70 per cubic metre.

The County has a similar agreement with Quinte West to supply water to the Carrying Place-Consecon area. That water is purchased for closer to $0.80 per cubic metre.

Councillor Kevin Gale initiated the discussion on the disparity between the two costs. Gale wondered if there was any way the County could appeal or challenge Belleville's price.

Mayor Peter said there isn't. He said Belleville has studies which support their cost. “We can decide how unreasonable it is based on what we believe, but unless we can definitively go back and say, 'your information is faulty' (it can't be challenged),� he said.

Mertens said the rate is definitely still a topic of discussion between himself and Belleville's mayor, Neil Ellis. He said recently the City of Belleville had their finance department prepare a report on the rates, but the report found the rate was acceptable. “The report basically said that what they're

charging us is fair,� he said at Monday's meeting.

He said the report cited evidence from an economic consulting firm which outlined the city's capital and operating requirements. “They've come with a rate and that rate is basically for us $3.20,� he said. “They don't charge their own people that rate because they're working their own people up to it.

With us being customers, they said we're paying that and we're still disagreeing.�

Mertens said, upon hearing the result, County treasurer James Hepburn conducted a sizable study into the city report's rationale. “We take a different opinion. James, on the research that he's done, believes that some of the assumptions they used early on in their report we not the correct assumptions and Belleville has been advised of that,� Mertens said.

He said the County is setting up a meeting with Belleville officials to discuss the costs again. He said at the same time, the municipality is asking Belleville to increase the County's water allotment. “Under our contract,

which was amended in 2006, we draw 138 megalitres a year – that's what our contract states,� he said. “With our own growth studies for that area we need to get another 200 megalitres ... we're asking them to drop their price and at the same time we're asking for an additional allocation so I'm not too optimistic that to get one we're not going to have to give on the other.�

In addition to the discussion on the consumption rates, Hepburn said the municipality would also be eliminating a $55,000 levy to the residents of the Rossmore area. “We've traditionally had a $55,000 levy to Rossmore for fire hydrant maintenance. It's been around since amalgamation and this year we decided not to levy that amount,� he said. “Basically because it seems a bit unfair.�

Hepburn said the levy has been at $55,000 since about 2006. “We questioned last year as to why (it was being billed). We did some research this year to see if there was any validity to keeping the charge and decided there wasn't,�

Hepburn said.

Corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull said the charge was implemented because Belleville refused to bill any of the cost of County maintenance. All the money billed went toward maintaining the Rossmore system, she said. “Once it got over the bridge it was our cost. Now, since we're closer to having a unified system, we're building in the cost of maintaining Rossmore-Fenwood like we do all the other five water systems,� she said.

Councillor Dianne O'Brien questioned why no other area faced a similar charge. She said over 14 years the charge equates to almost $1 million in direct charges to Rossmore. “I sat on the wastewater committee and this is the first time I've ever heard there was a levy on water users in Rossmore-Fenwood. It was never mentioned at that committee – I'm shocked,� she said.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ The former Albion Hotel in Demorestville burned to the ground while its owners, the Sallans family were in the living room visiting. The family lost all of its clothing, bedding, and household effects and it was said insurance would not nearly cover their losses. Volunteer firefighters did manage to save the neighbouring Hough store, which had caught fire several times along the roof.

■ A traveling auditor and representative of the unemployment relief commission told Picton town council its system for providing relief was in a class by itself for offering fairness to the taxpayers, the family receiving relief, the province, and the municipality. He said the model could be an example for other cities and towns.

■ The Liberal-Conservative Association of the Township of Sophiasburgh adopted a resolution to encourage the leaders of all levels of government to exercise the utmost economy in the administration of their civic operations.

60 years ago — 1953

■ The need for a new county hospital was illustrated in patient records over the weekend as 62 people were admitted to the 28-bed facility. The hospital’s directors were calling on the community to replace the 1918 structure with a new 50-bed hospital worth about $400,000.

■ Early discovery prevented a fire at Hare’s Arena in Picton from causing serious damage. The fire started between the ceiling of the men’s waiting room and a dressing room above, apparently from the stove pipes. Little damage was done.

■ The Picton United Church was considering replacement of its organ, which had been installed 46 years previously. There had been various reports of the instrument failing during performances and it was noted the organ hadn’t functioned completely for several years prior. The replacement cost was about $25,000.

40 years ago — 1973

■ A car-pedestrian accident claimed two lives just west of the intersection of Bowery and Main streets in Picton. The two pedestrians, Wilson Bongard and Keitha Jenkins were struck by a car while attempting to cross Main Street. Police chief George Pitt said it was the first double fatality he could recall in more than 30 years of policing within Picton.

■ Ontario’s government services ministry awarded Peterborough’s M.J. Flynn Construction a $495,478 contract to convert the Craig Barracks buildings at the former Camp Picton to provide administrative and infirmary offices at the Prince Edward Heights complex.

■ Education minister Thomas Wells said the province had no intention of redrawing existing school board boundaries.

20 years ago — 1993

■ The Ministry of Transportation removed lighting standards on the Skyway Bridge, telling neighbouring municipalities it needed $70,000 to bring the lights to acceptable standards. It indicated having lighting on the bridge was not considered a safety requirement.

■ Wellington reeve Allan Pettingill said time was running out for the village to repair the ice pad and floor at the Wellington and District Community Centre, noting “it could go at any time.”

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No lack of eagles sighted within the Quinte area

The bald eagle sat at the very top of a large hickory only 300 metres from our house. This was clearly an adult, and the contrasting black and white plumage showed up easily from the sun deck without the aid of binoculars. I have seen one before in our area, passing over our house.

At Glenora recently, one eagle was spotted on the ice west of the ferry where it had captured a huge eight to 10 pound walleye, and spent a couple days consuming it.

Other eagles joined in on the feast the next day.

A birding friend from Napanee found six bald eagles along Cressy Lakeside Road at the eastern tip of the North Marysburgh township. They were gathered on the ice along shore and comprised four adults and two immature birds.

They may not be as common as starlings or pigeons in the county this winter, but pretty darn close. Out of some 20 to 30 e-mails I receive each day on bird sightings in the county, at least a half dozen per day involve bald eagle sightings. Of course, some of the same individuals may be involved in these sightings, but in reviewing the locations of these birds, one would have to conclude there are at least 20 to 25 bald eagles cruising the county shorelines this winter.

There is likely a minimum of six to eight alone that may be found in the area between Glenora Ferry and Prinyer’s Cove and the Bath area, judging from the reports I have received this past week. Others are seen regularly at South Bay, Prince Edward Point, Point Petre, Consecon and Weller’s

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Bay. Although bald eagles once nested in Prince Edward County — historically, on both Timber and Main Duck Islands — they appear today only as migrants as they move south in the fall in search of better feeding areas.

As a nesting species, their stronghold appears to be in the northeast and along the shoreline of Lake Erie. There has not be a confirmed nesting of bald eagles in Prince Edward County, or anywhere along the north shore of Lake Ontario, since the late 1930s when they routinely nested on Timber Island, off the northeast corner of Prince Edward Point.

We receive lots of alleged nestings based on adult birds and immatures (juvenal birds take up to five years to reach maturity) being seen in the area in summer, but so far, no nest with eggs or young. That day may very well come soon though with the increase in population, as there was a case last year of territorial behavior

at an undisclosed location not far from here. Adults seen in these parts during summer are generally regarded as non breeding birds so their presence here during the summer months doesn’t necessary suggest a nesting pair.

While here in the winter, they stick primarily to the shorelines where they feed on fish and carrion. It is encouraging to see the number of bald eagles we have been witnessing this winter as this wasn’t always the case. The bald eagle population was devastated by DDT, but after its banning in 1971, the species made a miraculous comeback. Detailed records that I have been keeping for the past 40 years clearly indicate a gradual increase in numbers through the years. It was in the early 1980s when I saw my first bald eagle in the wild. Now I average a dozen or so every year.

Golden eagles also experienced a decline, but it is less clear what effect DDT had on their population. Mostly, their decline was a result of widespread use of strychnine poison that was commonly used in Ontario to kill wolves. Dead deer and moose were laced with this poison to kill the wolves, and as the eagles came to feast on the leftovers they, too, were poisoned.

Golden eagles also appear in Prince Edward County during autumn migration, although their appearance here in the winter is less frequent.

Very few golden eagles actually nest in Ontario. The species is typically a cliff nester, preferring the abundance of high cliffs that can be found in Quebec. As golden eagles continue

to increase, we may one day see a small population establish itself in the Canadian Shield where there are suitable cliffs as historically they once nested near Bancroft and at Mazinaw Lake.

Any goldens we see here in Prince Edward County are generally migrants from Quebec.

For example, a fall migrant golden eagle once was tracked by satellite from its nest near Hudson Bay in Quebec. It crossed the mouth of James Bay from Quebec into Ontario, a water crossing of 120 miles.

Later the bird crossed midLake Ontario and turned up in New York State.

The increase in golden eagles likely can be attributed to a combination of banning DDT, laws prohibiting poisons such as strychnine, less use of leg hold traps which often attracted eagles because of the bait used, better education of trappers to avoid incidental catches, public appreciation of birds of prey, and greater restrictions and higher penalties for shooting eagles.

So, if you think you saw an eagle this winter, chances are pretty good you identified correctly, and the bird was likely a bald eagle. But don’t be surprised if a golden eagle turns up too. We had 22 confirmed sightings of golden eagles last year spanning the migration period from September through December.

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 .

Couple left on side of road without their vehicle after dispute

A couple told Prince Edward OPP two men stole their vehicle and left them stranded on County Rd. 49 Sunday.

Around 5 p.m. police found the man and woman walking along the side of the road after receiving complaints of a traffic hazard on that roadway.

The couple reported they had been travelling with two men that evening. During a

heated verbal dispute, the couple left the vehicle while the two men drove on. No one was injured in the incident.

On Monday, a 51-year-old Wellington man was charged with taking a motor vehicle without consent, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

He was released and is to appear in Picton court March 6.

A 48-year-old Scarborough

man and the vehicle remained outstanding Tuesday.

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Last Thursday, an OPP officer was on a routine patrol in Picton and observed a motorist commit a Highway Traffic Act violation.

Upon stopping the vehicle, it was learned the 37-year-old

female driver from Picton was impaired. She was arrested and charged with failure to provide a breath sample, driving a motor vehicle without a valid permit, and being a novice driver with a blood-alcohol concentration above zero. She is expected to appear in Picton court Feb. 27.

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Learning earLy Adam Shields and his son two-year-old Alex take part in a free skate at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton last Friday. The skate was organized by the Quinte District Brain Injury Association, the Prince Edward-Hastings Counties Health Unit, and other community partners to promote helmet use . (Photo By Chad Ibbotson)

THIS week, the old adage a penny for your thoughts might net more response than it has for many years as Canadians find they have more of the copper-coloured coinage on their hands and very little buying power per coin.

Of course that’s because for the first time since 1876, the Royal Canadian Mint will not put pennies into circulation and many stores will not accept the one-cent coin, instead choosing to round up or down to the nearest multiple of five cents. The Mint estimates it could take between three and four years for all the pennies to be out of circulation.

Though some are skeptical about the notion of prices increasing with rounding — something many economists say hasn’t happened in other countries around the world that have eliminated small denomination coinage — one can’t help but see the logic in Jim Flaherty’s decision to stop producing the coins, which were costing 1.6 times their value to produce and which, ultimately, should have more value being recycled for their materials than they would as currency.

One could argue, after all, the penny was already a victim of inflation over the years as the government reported that for each cent issued in 1870 when Canada went to the decimal system, it would take 31 cents to buy the same goods or services today.

That said, it’s cold comfort for many people who have a drawer full of pennies and are looking for a way to use them. Those who wish to roll their pennies and bring them back to their own bank are able to deposit them. For many, the work of rounding up the pennies and getting a few dollars back seems to be discouraging, though it still does give value to another timeless saying as a penny saved is, indeed, a penny earned, and many pennies can still add up to something of value.

For those who don’t feel their soon-to-be-forgotten currency is worth their trouble, however, many including Flaherty suggest that they be handed over to favoured charities in hopes of raising money to do much-needed work in a vast number of fields.

Though some economists have gone on record wondering if that contribution is really worth the time and efforts it takes an organization, we’d like to believe that it can — particularly in the case of major charitable efforts. For example, Free The Children told the Globe and Mail last fall that it expects students across Canada could bring in $2.5 million by donating the coins they have. A similar amount could do wonders when it comes to buying equipment for a regional children’s hospital or for a cancer centre, for example.

The trick for those looking to donate their pennies in the coming weeks is to look for organizations that can make the most of what they collect. A smaller penny campaign may take a long time to realize any tangible benefit to the community, but one with many jars and many people already on the project is bound to pay major dividends for years to come.

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Unique drama, music, and seed saving programs at libraries

“You’re making a Scene!” an acting workshop with Rick Zimmerman will take place at the Wellington branch of the library on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. The fun, relaxed acting class will be geared to all levels of experience.

“We’ll take a quick look at scene work and approaching a role, and then we’ll dive in!” says Rick Zimmerman, who has worked in professional theatre for over thirty years and is a familiar face on stages in the County and in Belleville.

Participants will be given a scene to work on and will explore the first steps in creating the character as well as examining the various elements in the script that are important in bringing the scene to life.

The cost is $25 payable on the day of class to the teacher with a portion being donated back to the library. Registration is required in advance to reserve a space. Register by e-mail to crenaud@peclibrary.org or by calling 613476-5962.

For the younger set, the library presents a four-week music and movement program for toddlers and preschoolers starting Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 2p.m. to 3p.m. at the Picton branch library. This free program will include both recorded music, and an opportunity for children to play percussion instruments and dance.

Incorporating music and movement into early childhood education has many proven benefits, including the promotion of social interaction, language growth and physical development.

This is a free drop-in program and older siblings are welcome as well.

On Friday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m., the Picton library is holding an information meeting to explore the possibility of creating a unique seed saving library.

The concept would be to have seeds that could be

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“borrowed” from the library and planted. Library members would ‘borrow’ the seeds, grow the plants, and would commit to saving seeds from those plants and then returning some of them to the library to be entered back into the seed library.

The collection could include flowers, herbs and vegetables.

Libraries have always been repositories of knowledge and resources, and they are increasingly expanding that definition. At the same time, public libraries have a mandate to continually develop to serve communities in meaningful ways.

There is a saying that encourages people to “think outside of the box” in order to innovate. This is the type of idea that goes beyond and says, “get rid of the box” all together.

This program would rely to a degree on the help of volunteers. Anyone interested in learning more is invited to attend the meeting.

Should this program be initiated, the library could also acquire books to help people learn about seed saving and offer hands-on seed saving workshops.

For a full list of programs at the library, visit the library web site at peclibrary.org

Rick Zimmerman will be leading an acting workshop for interested individuals of all levels of experience at the Wellington library Saturday, Feb. 16. Scene work and character will be discussed (Aaron Bell/Submitted photo) 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 the property of the Picton Gazette.

Hilary Fennell-Hunter (foreground) shows off her enthusiasm while leading warm-up exercises for a group of hopefuls auditioning Sunday for the Marysburgh Mummers production of Godspell, April 12-21. Director Monica Alyea will be looking for more prospective cast members, aged 14 and up this Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Milford Town Hall. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Town Hall meeting on hospital cuts would be beneficial Hastings County councillors have joined Quinte West and Prince Edward County councillors in voicing objections to the proposed hospital cuts.

During Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC)’s presentation at its council's meeting on Jan. 31, many councillors said that they're worried hospital cuts would hurt seniors and others.

Former Prince Edward County mayor Leo Finnegan has voiced the same concerns. He knows that also, just as many of us do, that changes must be made in health care, but done with an engaged community providing input as part of the solution. He goes on to say to QHC officials, "Put the alternatives in place, demonstrate that they work,then come back to talk to us.".

Here in Prince Edward County many stakeholders would like to see a town hall meeting take place. Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce,

BIA. or the municipality would consider organizing a respectful community meeting at the Picton United Church as the most logical venue.

Time of course is of the essence as QHC hopes to have some of these changes in place by April . Along with QHC senior officials and board members, perhaps Paul Huras of the SE LHIN and local MPP Todd Smith could also be invited.

I think that we all know that for the county to grow economically, we must have a strong hospital.

Speaking of a strong hospital, in 1998 when we were fighting amalgamation with QHC, the Women's Institute sold Buttons saying "Keep Our Hospital Strong". Perhaps they might consider doing this again. I guarantee that this would be a great fundraiser for them as the buttons would sell out quickly.

Since 1997 it has been

mainly county seniors that have been leading the fight to keep as many services as possible at PECMH. Today there is a whole new younger generation that are very social media savvy. Whether by e-mail,Twitter, Facebook or iPhone, they are very adept at getting their message out quickly. Countylive has done an amazing job of posting hospital related articles in a timely manner and letting residents know where to address their concerns.

If you think perhaps you do not want to object to the proposed cuts, think about the legacy you are leaving your children or grandchildren. Since 1919, many residents have been diligent in doing all that they can to keep PECMH viable. I know that the medical community under the very capable leadership of Dr. Elizabeth Christie been meeting with QHC to offer positive counter proposals for PECMH.

In 2009, The Friends of Prince Edward Health Services held a community meeting with two guest speakers.

The first, Huras, stated in his presentation that because numbers were down in Trenton and PECMH emergency departments. at night, perhaps they might have to consider shutting down both overnight. .The second speaker was Dr. Ray Dawes, from Barry's Bay, chair of rural and small hospitals for the Ontario Medical Association. Dawes was a resident physician from Queens who spent his residency at PECMH working with Dr.Sally Sarles many years ago.The closing comment of his presentation was "Ladies and Gentleman you have a very fine hospital, do everything you can to keep it." Hopefully we all share Dawes’ sentiments.

Fran Renoy Picton

Closing maternity beds compromises home births

Although I am a great supporter of home birth, as a former registered midwife who has served rural women in Ontario, I would wish to correct a number of misconceptions put forward in Michael Edwards’ letter in the Jan. 24 edition of the Gazette.

First of all, although family physicians are officially qualified to attend out-ofhospital births, in 1983 all the physicians offering this service were threatened with losing hospital privileges if they persisted – none did.

Since then, the Ontario Medical Association has argued with itself as to the advisability of home birth, and has officially recommended that family physicians not

attend births at home; any physician persisting in this practice would put a large chunk of the rest of his/her practice at risk by so doing.

Secondly, although midwives attending births at home in the county is a reasonable option the way things stand, if Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) were to close its maternity service force all home-to-hospital transfers to Belleville General Hospital (BGH), home-birth patient safety could be unnecessarily compromised.

In the College of Midwives’ Policy for Ambulance Registration of Planned Home Births (1994), a home greater than “30 minutes

journey from a hospital with surgical facilities using a method of transportation ordinarily used for health care purposes in the area” is defined as a “remote” location. Unfortunately, because the Ontario Ministry of Health has lumped PECMH in with Quinte, it is no longer granted the special considerations due a rural community hospital serving some “remote” locations.

Although the 30-minute demarcation does not appear in official documentation of the College of Midwives, it is a reasonable minimum time for preparing for cesarean, that is, to get set up equipment-ready with an anesthetist, nurses and a general

surgeon. Home birth is generally not recommended to take place any farther away than would require to set up for an emergency cesarean.

Parts of the county are considerably more than 30 minutes away from BGH, without taking bad winter driving conditions into account.

Shutting down PECMH would, therefore, make QHC liable for compromising maternity care unduly – and we are not talking about having to wait a week or two to get a painful knee worked on, or getting to a screening test for colon cancer – but life and death.

Hilary Monk Picton

Turning deliveries over to midwives would seem beneficial Reading the latest articles on the pending Picton hospital cuts in the Jan. 31 Gazette I find it ironic that there is so much concern to maintain hospital beds for the delivery of babies, a practice which should never have become a medical procedure in the first place having previously been a process that took place mainly in the family home!

The medical approach has

become a North American standard not because there is any real need for it but because the medical profession realized it was a lucrative source of additional income for doctors so the public was gulled into believing their promotion of a need for delivery by doctors in a hospital instead of the traditional approach involving professionally qualified midwives

who were trained to handle all normal births and also to know when there was any complication actually requiring medical intervention.

At a time when we are constantly told of a critical shortage of doctors and the overloading of of their time it would seem beneficial to release them from this particular work and free them up for areas where their services

are really needed.

I can only hope, as I have said in a previous letter, that the stated intention "to have more services delivered within the community and in homes" includes an increase in the provision of midwifery services to return childbirth to where it belongs.

Michael Edwards RR1 Bloomfield

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

On Monday, a number of Napanee Beaver and Picton Gazette staffers were honoured by the Ontario Community Newspaper Association for their service in the industry. The staff members were recognized with Bronze Quill awards for 20-plus years of service, or Silver Quill awards for 25-plus years of service. From left: Gazette classifieds manager Karen Gyde (Silver Quill),, Beaver/Gazette accounts receivable manager Diane Grose (Silver Quill),, Beaver/Gazette production staff member Marion Sedore (Silver Quill); Beaver/Gazette business manager Deb McCann (Silver Quill); OCNA President Mike Mount; Beaver and Gazette owner and publisher Jean Morrison (previously a Gold Quill winner for 50-plus years of service) ; Beaver/Gazette production manager Michelle Bowes (Bronze Quill) and Beaver classifieds manager Mary Newton (Bronze Quill). (Seth Duchene/The Napanee Beaver)

Athol recreation hosts Scrabble tournament

Paul Gallen became the U.K. Scrabble champion using words like "hirudin." It means the anticoagulant in a leech's mouth, but Paul didn't know that. He just knew how to spell it. Happily, he won't be playing Scrabble this Sunday in Cherry Valley, so you've got a chance of winning the newly minted Athol Scrabble trophy.

The Athol recreation committee challenges you to come out on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 11 am to 3 pm and lay those tiles down. Everybody gets to play two games, and the pace will be brisk with timers used to keep play moving. Big words, little words, Qs and Zs, it's going to be a lively day.

Committee chair Kato

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Wake says "Scrabble is really popular at our games nights, so we thought we'd make a trophy and invite everyone to play for it."

Encaustic artist Susan Wallis is a games night regular who takes her Scrabble seriously and is practicing online for Sunday.

In fact the old game is enjoying a big revival thanks to Scrabble apps. Another games night regular, writer Janet Davies admits "I suck at Scrabble, even though words are my thing. But I'll play Sunday because I have nerves of steel, and I don't actually care if I win or not."

Everyone is welcome. The entry fee is $10 which includes games, lunch, refreshments and a shoulder

massage if you're lucky.

Wake, who leads European wine tours with her partner wine writer Billy Munnelly, is an old hand at arranging fun events and tournaments ranging from bocce ball to ping pong — which, coincidentally is the next Athol recreation challenge in March. But to spark up a cold February weekend, get down to Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10 in Cherry Valley this Sunday, starting at 11 a.m.

Proceeds go to community events for adults and children. For details call Kato at 613-476-9963 or visit www.atholreccentre.com

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Picton Food Bank Food Drive Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 6:30pm to 9:00pm Held by Rotary Club of Picton with help from the Picton Pirates

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

WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm.

LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – In need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products & dire need of kitten food canned & dry.

PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit/veggies/cereals/kraft dinner/ cookies/ juice crystals/peanut butter/tuna. Donations to the newly established Pet Food Bank also appreciated.

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – – Week 4 – Jan 21–28 B. Evans, S. Andrews, B. Biddle, P. Bannister, G. Tait.

CONSECON LEGION – Senior Bid Euchre every Tuesday 7pm. Cost is $5. Everyone welcome.

CONSECON LEGION – Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.

NEW AFTERNOON SHOUT SISTER CHOIR – Begins Feb 6 at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in the Parish Hall, 335 Main St. Picton. 2 – 4pm. Director Tabby Johnson. All women welcome. Call 531-9685 or www.shoutsister.ca.

HABITAT for HUMANITY – Will be building a house in Picton this year. There will be two information sessions for prospective families Feb 14 at 7pm & Feb 16 at 1:30pm. Both sessions will be held in the Picton United Church Hall.

BLOOMFIELD YOGA CLASSES – Drop-in classes at the Bloomfield Town Hall Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30pm beginning Jan 23. Cost is $5/class. Everyone welcome.

Sponsored by Bloomfield/Hallowell Recreation Committee. Info call 393-3798.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – One-hour, drop-in Yoga Classes $5. Every Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm. Every Thursday 9:30-10:30am at Athol Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10 Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee.

All welcome. www.atholreccentre.com.

CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & third Fridays of the month. Casual, friendly games night from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Board games, cards, ping pong & more, but just for adults. Bring snacks/refreshments.

Athol Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10 Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committtee.

SOCIAL BABY GROUP – Picton Library every Friday morning 10am – 12noon. A social time for parents, caregivers & their little ones. www.peclibrary.org.

DROP IN CHESS – Picton Library Tuesdays from 14pm. Play a partner or learn to play. www.peclibrary.org.

DROP IN BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library every Thursday 2pm. www.peclibrary.org.

AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Wellington Library every Tuesday 4 – 5pm.

ZUMBA TONE CLASSES – Every Thursday 5:45 – 6:45pm at the Picton Arena. $10. Doors open at 5:30.

Everyone is welcome, must be over 16 years to participate.

PE CHILD CARE SERVICES – NEW AFTERNOON PLAYGROUP – Tuesdays, 1-3pm at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 10 McFarland Court, Picton. No cost to attend. Everyone welcome. Contact PE Child Care Services 476-8142.

PE CHILD CARE SERVICES – SATURDAY MORNING PLAYGROUP – Free to attend. 10am – 12 noon at PE Child Care Services, 10 McFarland Court Picton. No registration required. Focus is on 0 – 6 year olds. Older siblings are welcome. Crafts, music, circle & snack time. All welcome. Info call 476-8142 or www.pechildcareservices.ca.

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What Not Shop NEW hours starting Nov 22. Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 2-4pm & Saturdays 10-12noon. Selling clothes, boots, bedding & household items.

TOPS 4918 - 7pm - Every Wed night St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. Information-Gena 399-3461.

ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets every Wed morning at Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women.

FEB 8 – CCSAGE OSTRANDER POINT ERT APPEAL – Picton Town Hall 11am. The first day of the ERT appeal of the approval of Gilead Power’s Ostrander Point wind project. Info Gary 919-8765.

FEB 8 – CCSAGE FUNDRAISING DANCE – Waring Hall 8pm. Music by the County band “Little Bluff”, cash bar, silent auction, raffle & an evening with your NIABY friends (Not in Anyone’s Back Yard). Proceeds to CCSAGE. Reservations in advance preferred but not required. Contact Karen at 476-4060 to reserve tickets.

Info Gary 919-8765. Tickets will be available at the door.

FEB 8 – SOCIAL BABY GROUP – Picton Library, 10am – 12noon. A weekly social time with parents, caregivers & their little ones.

FEB 8 – THIRSTY EAR OPEN STAGE – Grand opening at Cherry Valley United Church from 7 – 9:30pm. For further information call 476-6143. All welcome. Refreshments & special guests.

FEB 8 – WELLINGTON LEGION DINNER – Soup, Grilled Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Veggies, Dessert, coffee/tea. 5 – 7pm $13.95 incl tax. Children under 12, ½ price.

FEB 9 – PE CHILD CARE SERVICES SATURDAY PLAYGROUP – Mickey & Minnie Mouse visit 10am – 12 noon at PE Child Care Services, 10 McFarland Court, Picton. Free to attend. No registration required. Crafts, music, circle & snack time. Contact at 476-8142.

FEB 9 – VALENTINE TEA & BAKE SALE – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington in the Parish Hall from 1pm – 3pm. $5/person. Info 399-3082.

FEB 9 – CONSECON LEGION ANNUAL ICE DERBY – (Weather Permitting) Pike & Pickerel. Starts 12am, scales closes 6pm. Cost $12. Tickets at Legion or Donnies Consecon.

FEB 9/16 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig at 8pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse, Milford. Advance tickets $14 - 476-5925.

FEB 10/17 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig at 2pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse, Milford. Advance tickets $14 - 476-

5925.

FEB 10 – CHERRY VALLEY SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT –All welcome. 12 noon – 4pm. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. Call 476-9963 or www.atholreccentre.com to register.

FEB 11 – OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets at 9:30am at 5 James Ave. Picton (off Lake St.) Everyone affected with a weight problem is welcome. Info call 476-0351 or 476-3949.

FEB 11 – BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – PE Community Centre, 375 Main St. Picton. Main Hall 2pm – 8pm.

Book your appointment online: www.blood.ca or by phone 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

FEB 11 – AL-ANON – Meets Mon(s) 7:30pm Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. Affected by someone’s drinking?

FEB 12 – ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER & BAKE SALE – Wesley United Church, Mountain View 44 Union Rd. Starting at 4:30pm. Pancakes, sausages, County maple syrup, whipped cream & strawberries.

Adults $8. Children under 10 $4. All welcome.

FEB 12 – DROP IN CHESS – Picton Library every Tuesday 1-4pm. Play a partner or learn how to play.

FEB 12 – AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Wellington Library every Tuesday 4-5pm.

FEB 12 – DROP IN BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library Thursdays at 2pm.

FEB 12 – CHERRY VALLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – Meeting at 1pm in the Athol Hall, Cherry Valley. Guest speaker will be “The Bald Photographer”.

Everyone Welcome. Info call 476-6590.

FEB 12 – NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS – Meets Tues(s) 7pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. 1-888-8113887 Problem with drugs?

FEB 12 – AL-ANON – Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking?

FEB 12 – ALATEEN – Meets Tuesdays 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. Age 12-19 Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711.

FEB 12 – ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Pancake Supper in the Parish Hall from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Adults $8. Children under 12 $4.

Information 399-3082.

FEB 13 – TODDLER/PRESCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM – Picton Library 1st Wednesday of a 4week program. 2 – 3pm. Register:wlee@peclibrary.org.

FEB 13 – LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTERS GUILD – Meets every second Wed. of the month. Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30pm. Bring regular painting supplies. New members always welcome. Info Noreen 475-2005.

FEB 13 – SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 LUNCH & MEETING – Demorestville Friendship United Church Hall at 12 noon. $10. No dishes needed. Call Peggy 4763755 by Monday prior.

FEB 13 – WINDY VILLAGE OPEN STAGE – Returns for another season 7pm Wellington Legion, 364 Main St. W., Wellington. Cash donations to the Storehouse Food Bank are encouraged. Coffee provided. All welcome – performers at any level.

FEB 14 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking?

FEB 14 – HABITAT for HUMANITY – Will be building a house in Picton this year. There will be an information session for prospective families at 7pm in the Picton United Church Hall.

FEB 15 – CHERRY VALLEY LIONS CLUB YOUTH DANCE – Post Valentine’s. Remember to wear your reds & pinks. Food, refreshments & prizes. 7 – 9pm. Grades 4 – 8. $5 admission.

FEB 15 - CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & third Fridays of the month. Casual, friendly games night from 7:30 to 10:30pm. Board games, cards, ping pong & more, but just for adults. Bring snacks/refreshments. Athol Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10 Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committtee.

FEB 16 – DRAMA WORKSHOP – With Rick Zimmerman at the Wellington Library. 10am – 2pm. $25.

Register: crenaud@peclibrary.org or 476-5962.

FEB 16 – SEVENTH TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Regular meeting at 1:30pm sharp in the Ameliasburg Community Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburg.

Speaker Shirley Stone, Historian, Topic: “Six Men on a Nickel”. Early bird draw. Refreshments will be served.

FEB 16 – HABITAT for HUMANITY – Will be building a house in Picton this year. There will be an information session for prospective families at 1:30pm in the Picton United Church Hall.

FEB 16 – CONSECON LEGION BR 509 MIXED DART TOURNAMENT – (2men 2women) Teams & Doubles first. 16 teams to register. Cost $20/team.

FEB 17 – CONSECON LEGION BID EUCHRE – 1pm. Cost $5. Followed by a Pork Supper at 4pm. Cost $12.

FEB 18 – FRIENDS OF SANDBANKS “SNOWFEST AT THE PARK” – Family cross-country ski day based out of Maple Rest on West Lake Road.

12:30-3:30pm. Warm up before or after skiing with chili, hot chocolate & live music. Info 393-5774.

FEB 19 – SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 noon. Serving a pork chop dinner plus dessert & beverage for $7. Call 476-3159 to reserve a spot. Please note the change to the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

FEB 20 – SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am – 1pm. Home- made soup & assorted sandwiches. Cookies & beverage. $7/person.

Take out available-call 476-6050.

FEB 21 – PECMH AUXILIARY GENERAL MEETING – At the Picton Legion. Registration at 11:30am & lunch $15 at 12 noon. Business meeting (no charge) at 1:30pm. For lunch reservations, contact Sharon at 3993846 no later than Sunday, February 17.

FEB 24 – CONSECON LEGION SPAGHETTI SUPPER – 4 – 7pm. Cost $10/person. Everyone Welcome.

FEB 27 – PEC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets at the Picton Town Hall, above the Fire Station (elevator available). Doors open at 7pm. Mini flower show, free refreshments. Guest speaker Court Noxon presents “Climate Change & the Natural Garden”. Info at www.pechorticultural.org.

FEB 28 – PEFAC FUNDRAISING DINNER – All

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Simple rules to follow while using crosswalks

Last week’s column included the alarming statistic from Transport Canada that 34% of fatally injured pedestrians were seniors (aged 65 or older).

Picton has pedestrianactivated, flashing amber lights which warn drivers that a crosswalk is in use.

When a crosswalk light is flashing, drivers must come to an immediate full stop in the lane closest to the pedestrian.

The amber warning lights are visible to more drivers because they are above the street and the lights are supposed to reduce collision accidents. There are seven basic crosswalk rules: 1. First, stop and look in both directions for a reasonable and safe gap in traffic flow; 2. Then push the early warning system, if available; 3. Look down the street in both directions to make sure all drivers have seen the

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flashing lights and are slowing down.

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Extend your arm and point in the direction you intend to walk across the crosswalk. Make eye contact

CONSECON BLOOMFIELD PASTORAL UNITED CHURCH of the United CHARGE Church of “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield

A Festival of Song To Celebrate Creation

Rev. Ross Bruleigh 10:30am

With Celtic Musicians Tom Leighton & Conrad Kipping

Morning Worship

Worship 10:30am

Minister: Lynne Donovan Radio: 88.3 FM 31 King St. Picton 613 476-1167 www.standrewspicton.com

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Sunday Services 9am, 11am, and 7pm. Full children’s programs.

Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesdays. 1:30pm Bible Study. 6:30pm Dinner and Service.

Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries. 7pm. (Gr 9-12) tŝƐŚ LJŽƵ ĐŽƵůĚ ƐĞĞ ǁŚĂƚ Ă ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ Ăƚ ŵŵĂŶƵĞů ŝƐ ůŝŬĞ͍ zŽƵ ĐĂŶ͊ ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƚ ǁǁǁ͘LJŽƵƚƵďĞ͘ĐŽŵͬĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ͘ ϮϰϬ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͕ ůŽŽŵĮ ĞůĚ ͮ ĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϯͲϮϮϯϰ

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with all drivers to be sure they are following your movements.

5. Wait safely at the side of the road until traffic in the closest lane comes to a complete stop; 6. Enter the crosswalk only when you are certain that traffic in the lanes in front of you has stopped completely; 7. Proceed carefully into the crosswalk and wait for all traffic approaching in the opposite direction to stop.

Then finish crossing the street.

All pedestrians and drivers share joint responsibility for crosswalk safety. Drivers must stop and wait until the crosswalk is clear in their lane, then check both directions before proceeding.

When older drivers and older pedestrians both use these basic safety rules, the risk of crosswalk injuries will be reduced.

INCOME TAX STARTS MARCH 1

Community Care is once again completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60-plus whose single income is $25,000 or lower or whose household income is $35,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program.

Volunteers have been trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete income tax returns for eligible clients.

Transfiguration Sunday

“The Church in the Heart of the Village” Welcoming the Community

PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Dr. Hal Wilson Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Ronald Laidlaw

Worship Service 10:30am Serving the Community for 219 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Connect with your community, meet new people and enjoy stress free volunteering. The Prince Edward Community Care Thrift Shop is looking for a volunteer that would place the recycling and garbage curbside, once a week. Please contact the office at 613-4767493 for further details.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

Prince Edward Community Care has supportive volunteers that can offer companionship, encouragement and warm friendly conversation to seniors to help alleviate loneliness and help keep people safe. A daily phone call can help maintain independence. To participate, call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Consecon worships at 11am

Rev. Phil Hobbs 613-476-5278

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The Regent Theatre Foundation

Carrying Place worships at 9:30am

Sermon: “Down to Earth Holiness”

Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons; bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1,000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses.

There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. For information call 613-476-7493.

Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013 at 10am The Regent Theatre Memberships available at the door

Agenda: ■ ■ ■ ■

Report from Board Report from Auditor Approval of Board Actions 2012-2013 Approval of Budget 2012-2013

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Afghan-Canadian journalist says more education would have helped intervention Taliban, other groups promote us versus them rhetoric among peoples AdAm BRAmBuRgER Staff writer

Many Canadians discovered Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. They didn't know where their troops were heading and now that they're gone, journalist Nelofer Pazira said many may not give a second thought why they were there.

That would be an oftrepeated mistake, the former Afghan national who fled that country in 1989 on a journey that saw her spend a year in Pakistan before emigrating to Canada.

"We often talk about the Afghan mission from a policy point of view and from a military point of view. I like to talk about it from a human point of view," she said prior to giving a lecture at the Regent Theatre Monday as part of the History Nights At The Regent series.

"Each time you have operations, it doesn't matter whether they're successful or not, there's always an impact.

There's always an effect of what a country subject to these operations and its people feel and experience as a result."

Pazira said if more people from the west understood the history of Afghanistan prior to that date, they might have an idea of the diversity of people living there and the reasons for their suffering — something she said isn't as simple as the existence of the Taliban, nor its links to AlQaeda.

Among her criticism of the efforts, Pazira said there was no true plan for how to deal with a post-conflict situation when the Taliban were defeated if such a defeat was possible).

Instead of building peace outside of Kabul, the west continued to focus on finding bin Laden and on waging war in Iraq. Instead of peace missions, she said warlords from different parts of the country representing different sects were hired to run business and form government. They weren't people who could be trusted to rebuild the country.

"They're the ones holding the country hostage today and making deals with the Taliban or becoming Taliban supporters within the government today," she said.

With no focused peace plan, the Taliban was able to come back and infiltrate the population. Pazira said a basic understanding of history could have also shown how that was able to take place.

For the first 10 years of her life, the Russians were occupying Afghanistan and they had set up a pseudo-Communist government. AntiSoviet sentiment grew and a host of other countries including the United States provided training for freedom fighters. While there may not have been a unified group of these freedom fighters, Pazira said they had a distinct advantage.

"They terrorized the majority of the city, but we sympathized with them," she said. "In those conditions, you don't think rationally.

We were invaded by Russians. Any movement they made (against the invaders) was considered legitimate and heroic."

Pazira, who said she considered the freedom fighters heroes in her youth, indicated groups like the Taliban and other radical Islamist organizations are still using

much of the same rhetoric now to downplay any work the west tried to do and to gain the balance of power.

She noted that especially in the south of the country, where the education level is low, it works really well.

"They say 'We fought the Russians. They were infidels and now the west, they're infidels,'" she said. "The language of invasion and occupation is used. No one refers to it as an intervention."

Instead, the people see western soldiers largely the same as the Russians before them.

"You're not going to sympathize with people in tanks coming to check your home," she said. "You're going to identify with those turbanwearing guys who come and

NELOFER PAZIRA

say 'I'm your brother, we speak the same language, we have the same religion.'"

It's a powerful argument and Pazira said even those who prefer to see developed society would rather see it associated with their own advances than through the aid of the west.

Given that campaign and

the regional nature of Afghanistan already, Pazira said she has seen much division on whether the western influence has been positive.

In the south, she said, typically the west would be blamed for all things — even the weather. Some northern provinces, she said, are more balanced. They will not discuss the military intervention in a negative light. They'll there were problems, but also point out they suffered terribly under Taliban rule. The question, however, is whether those opinions will last in the absence of a proper, democratic government.

"The longer the lack of proper governance, the people who said the west did the right thing or a good thing will decrease and over time it may disappear," she said.

Ultimately, Pazira says she and many Afghans believe more could have

been done to ensure the country was left with a free, self-sustaining government.

In developing her views, which helped her produce some award-winning documentary work, Pazira indicated she's been able to have a "privileged view" given that her Afghan roots, her knowledge of the language, and family still in the country allow her to see beyond the shots of women removing burqas and children going to school the military wants people to see. Her Canadian citizenship has also allowed her to see the perspective of the military here that few Afghan nationals are able to see.

Through her words Monday, she hoped she could encourage the county audience that they should not feel helpless or indifferent about debating national policy — particularly when it comes to

foreign affairs and military intervention. She said living in Afghanistan, she didn't have that say nor the ability to vote. People here can speak and make a difference, she said.

"Whatever happens, we should educate ourselves first and go beyond the newspapers to do a bit more to understand it," she said.

"Don't believe because it's so far away and because we're not militarily there that it doesn't matter. It does matter to us, we live in an interconnected world and our grandchildren as Canadians may benefit or suffer from that decision. We'd better get involved."

The monthly series of lectures will continue March 4 as Ryerson's Patrice Dutil, a member of The Champlain Society discusses Samuel de Champlain's voyage through the Quinte area.

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The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

What Can You Do?

Call, fax, email or mail: Mary Clare Egberts—President and CEO, QHC 265 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON K8N 5A9 T: 613.969.7400 x 2400, F: 613.969.0486 E: megberts@qhc.on.ca Brian Smith, Chair—Board of Governors, QHC c/o Kathryn Noxon, EA to Board of Directors 265 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON K8N 5A9 T: 613.969.7400 x 2199, E: knoxon@qhc.on.ca Paul Huras, CEO —SE LHIN Andreas von Cramon, Acting Chair — SE LHIN 71 Adam Street, Belleville, ON K8N 5K3 T: 613.967.0196, F: 613.967.1341 Toll Free: 1.866.831.5446 E: Paul.huras@lhins.on.ca E: Andreas.voncramon@lhins.on.ca Todd Smith, MPP— Hastings-Prince Edward PO Box 575, Belleville, ON K8N 5B2 T: 613.962.1144, F: 613.969.6381, Toll Free: 1.877.536.6248 E: todd.smithco@pc.ola.org Queen’s Park Address: Room 357, Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A8 T: 416.325.2702, F: 416.325.2675, E: todd.smith@pc.ola.org Hon. Deborah Matthews—Minister of Health and LTC Hepburn Block, 10th Floor, 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7A 2C4 T: 416.327.4300, F: 416.327.3679 E: DmaƩhews.mpp@liberal.ola.org Kathleen Wynne—Premier Designate and Leader, Liberal Party of Ontario c/o Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing 17th floor, 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 T: 416.585.7000, F: 416.585.6470 E: Kwynne.mpp@liberal.ola.org Andrea Horwath—Leader, New Democratic Party of Ontario Room 113, Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A5 T: 416.325.7116, F: 416.325.2770 E: Ahorwath-qp@ndp.on.ca Tim Hudak—Leader, PC Party of Ontario Room 381, Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A8 T: 416.325.8454, F: 416.325.0998, E: Tim.hudak@pc.ola.org

Tell them: Adequate time needs to be provided to allow thorough and fulsome engagement with the local Family Health Team, medical community and the general public before implementing any changes that will have such significant and negative consequences for our community.

Reducing services at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital will have negative impacts on physician and nurse recruitment and retention in Prince Edward County, hindering the ability to provide quality programs and services within the community that reduce pressure on all local hospitals.

Reducing services at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital will have a severely negative impact on community & individual wellbeing. Many local residents do not have the necessary mobility, transportation, finances, flexibility, or family support to obtain medical services elsewhere.

There is currently no evidence that the CCAC has the capacity to fund and deliver quality community services to compensate for reduced hospital services. Without successfully operating support services, there will be ER crowding in all local hospitals—increasing the risk to patients and system cost.

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a highly efficient and effective hospital. Investing in local services rather than cutting them represents an opportunity to reduce overall costs for Quinte Health Care and the health care system as a whole.

This is an opportunity to build on the innovative programs operated or planned by the Prince Edward Family Health Team – which are already achieving the goal of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time, diverting patients away from Emergency Rooms, and setting a standard of excellence for rural health care.

Or you may complete & send the form below:

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

No major capital projects without long-term plan

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Capital funding required in 2013 was pegged at $14 million for unfunded projects from last year and 2013 projects. The 2013 total capital budget portion is $704,000 with a filter rebuild at the Picton wastewater treatment plant representing the biggest project at $250,000.

Those funds will come through a $12.7 million in added debt and $1.3 million in transfers from reserves.

Hepburn said the move would leave reserves “substantially depleted.”

Councillor Janice Maynard said she was concerned about taking so much from reserves.

“We now have zero reserves, we're starting from the bare minimum.

That's what we're approving,” she said.

The budget was approved without any changes from council, how-

ever.

Mayor Peter Mertens said the water and wastewater budgets don't contain any huge capital expenditures and the operating budgets are fairly close to where they were last year.

“There's always some increases that we experience,” he said. “As far as the capital, we're cleaning up what we didn't get done last year and not starting any new real major projects until we get a chance to do our long-term plan.”

Economic consulting firm Watson & Associates is currently working on a connection charges review for water and wastewater, a water and wastewater rate review, and a water financial plan.

An asset management plan for water and wastewater is expected to be completed this year. From the reports, long-term operating and capital plans for water and wastewater will

be developed.

In the past the water and wastewater service budgets were included in the municipality's overall budget, but was separated this year because the operations are funded by users whereas overall budget items are tax supported.

Mertens said the new process and asset plan is part of a vision of a more organized and efficient approach to the water and wastewater budgets. He said council is hoping the more organized and clear division between tax supported items and user supported items with allow them to deal with the budget quicker.

“That's one of our priorities for this year so that it's less ad hoc planning than long-term strategy,” said Mertens.

He agreed that water conservation is actually becoming a concern.

“Unfortunately on one hand you want to conserve

water because it's in everyone's interest to conserve water but, if you look at it pragmatically, every time people conserve and consumption goes down it places a greater impact on the user in terms of trying to make up those funds elsewhere,” he said.

He said the real underlying problem is that there simply aren't enough users connected to municipal water and wastewater services. He said the only solution to that is to promote and encourage development in the county's urban centres.

“We just need more users to compensate for the lower consumption,” Mertens said.

Council also approved $707,000 worth of carry forward projects that were budgeted for in 2012, but have not been completed.

About $525,000 worth of capital projects scheduled for 2012 were deferred to 2014 or later.

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Clean shoreline suits swimming, fishing, boating & other water activities. $329,000 KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep cell 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net

REDGATE SUB-DIVISION PHASE 2 Phase 2 of the popular PineRidge Sub-division has begun. Now Taking Reservations for spectacular Country lots with all the amenities of City living. Full Municipal services to all 46 Lots. Freehold Townhomes are also available.

Reservations are going well! Call for all the details..... $70,000 MLS 2126574

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

5 bedroom estate home on the Bay of Quinte, is nestled on a cul de sac with neighbouring homes of similarity. This antique white stone executive bungalow is on 6.9 acres with 800 feet of waterfront and features exceptional upgrades, including hardwood throughout, marble, granite countertops, procelain, sculptured glass, 3 car garage, heated inground pool, cabana, and professionally landscaped. The custom kitchen is the centre of the hub for this home with 2 islands, makes it easy for entertaining. Please view the virtual tour to experience all this home has to offer. Call listing agent for the in depth feature sheet that captures all the extraordinary upgrades this home has to offer! $1,800,000 MLS 2127422

Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com

WWW.878COUNTYRD24.COM 3+ bedroom Bungalow on 2.5 acres of trees & trails. Attached 2+ car garage insulated with 2 automatic door openers, small wood lot & close to Pt. Petre`s Conservation area & beach. All windows, roof, furnace & kitchen replaced by current owners. Lower level walkout to back yard. Wild turkey, deer & song birds are frequently seen. Awesome dug well ~8 GPM, plenty of water through the dry summer months of 2012. Generator back-up installed panel if needed. $249,000 2127265

Call JASON, KEVIN OR SANDY YOUNG, Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* thefamilyteam@gmail.com *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

NEW LISTING

CUSTOM BUILT BY HICKORY HOMES This gorgeous custom built Hickory Home has just been finished and ready for new owners! This home features an open concept great room/dining room with sliding doors to back deck and custom kitchen, all with exotic hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. The main floor also features the master bedroom with ensuite and 2 piece bath and laundry. One of the main features of this beautiful home is the traditional-style staircase to the second floor. Perfect for children or guests, the second floor features 2 over-sized bedrooms with adjoining shared bath. Plus a full unfinished basement for additional storage or possible additional finished living space. All on a nicely sized in-town lot in area of fine homes. $315,000 MLS 2130638

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE

Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca www.maryjanemills.com

Watch as the sun goes down. An incredible opportunity to own 300 ft. waterfront in Prince Edward County. Panoramic views of Adolphus Reach. Close to vineyards, orchards, galleries and 2 marinas. Located at the mouth of Prinyers Cove. $129,900 MLS 2114360 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

The Picton Gazette

ofHOMES Prince Edward County’s

SHOWCASE

SERVING THE COUNTY FOR OVER 14 YEARS Thursday, February 7, 2013

NEW LISTING

PROSPECT AVE. – PICTON Dead-end street in a quiet neighbourhood! Ideal home for first-time buyers or retirees – tastefully updated, featuring two main-floor bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, living room & a bright, 4-season sunroom. The lower level offers spacious family room with wood stove, bedroom/office, laundry & walk-out to back yard. $204,900 MLS 2130730 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE Close to Belleville and Trenton, minutes to 401. In adult community with lots of amenities which include rec centre, pool, library and banquet hall for social gatherings. This property has 2 nice size bedrms, one with ensuite, plus 4 pc bath, formal dining rm, bright living rm, eat in kitchen and attached 1 car garage. Backyard is treed giving you privacy on your deck. Walking distance to beach and parks. MLS® 2123993 Call to view.

SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. quinteisle.com Brokerage

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6 acres of beautifully treed land with a custom built 3 bdrm, 2 bath home nestled at the base of the escarpment. Family room with f/p, spacious living room w/ floor to ceiling stone f/p. Tiered decks lead to an above ground pool. A small horse barn with split rail fenced corral completes this idyllic scene. New 50 yr. roof shingles. Only minutes to Picton and 20 minutes to the Sandbanks Beach. $339,900 MLS 2130382 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call BEV SKIDMORE, Broker 613-476-2100 email: skidmore2100@yahoo.ca www.bevskidmore.com

SOLD Looking for a beautiful maintained century home with income potenial? Well look no further! This 2 storey home offers original charm with the pine floors, high ceilings, original baseboards, center hall plan and triple brick, all the while having updated amenities. This spacious in town lot has great privacy and a large in-ground pool with new liner and pump. The back of the home has a charming bachelor apartment. Also included is the neighbouring home which allows for amazing rental opportunities. Steps to Wellington Beach, restaurants and a short drive to downtown and wineries. $299,000 MLS 2126961

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker SARAH SCOTT, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

LAKE ONTARIO VIEWS 9 Carla Court, Wellington. Modern Quebcois Keirstead log home. Open concept with high cathedral ceilings. Relax on your deck, listen to Lake Ontario. Tastefully finished on both levels, large decks off main and lower level, w/o from lower level. A very special home for a unique buyer. MLS® 2126485 Call for more info.

GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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SOLD GLENORA ROAD WATERFRONT, 99% OF LIST PRICE Congratulations Otto & Margarite IT'S SOLD Call Herb for your free market evaluation and GetRSold!!

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

WATERFRONT

Live on Picton Bay! Golf and lakeside living is here in this stunning waterfront walkout bungalow. Watch the boats sail by - beautiful view! Many recent updates. Inground 16 x 32 pool, walkout deck and balcony. Large model kitchen, recently updated. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Walk-out basement adds added living area to this waterfront home. Open vaulted ceilings with large windows flood this home with natural light & provide picturesque view. Cozy warm with 2 fireplaces and new forced air furnace, with air conditioning for comfort-cool living during those hot lazy summer days. Next door to golf course. $489,000 MLS 2127075

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

WATERFRONT

INCREDIBLE LAKEFRONT $629,000 Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, brick and vinyl bungalow on West Lake close to Wellington. Park like setting with 385 ft of swimmable waterfront Built approximately 25 years ago has 2 fireplaces - one gas, one wood, partial basement with walk-out and attached double garage. Approx 2 acres with irrigation system. MLS® 2124799 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

NEW LISTING

This beautifully renovated home is located in a family friendly neighbourhood. Close to the elementary school, sports complex, Wellington Harbour, local restaurants and baseball park, making this location ideal for the young family. Extensive renovations include a new kitchen, new flooring and carpeting, new roof, updated bathrooms and a modern décor; move-in ready!

The large yard with an above-ground pool, deck and fully landscaped gardens offer a beautiful entertaining area, or space to relax. Must see property with great value! $232,000. MLS 2130661

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker SARAH SCOTT, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT & POOL $499,000 Gorgeous waterfront property on West Lake with commercial size swimming pool (20` x 40`) and hot tub. Four bedroom, 2 bath home with storage shed and workshop. Enjoy the wildlife, water views and sunsets from the deck.

MLS ®2130549 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN PICTON Almost 12,000 sq. ft. Could be easily divided in half. Fully insulated w/ radiant in-floor gas heating. Steel siding. Almost 2 ac.lot. Also available for rent. $895,000 MLS 2124895 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

www.countyremax.com

QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE Tony Scott Sales Rep

1 Lake Street, PICTON, ON 613.476.5900

304 Main Street, WELLINGTON,ON 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.888.217.0166

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.503-0046 tony@remaxpec.ca

Colleen Green Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.476.6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca Twitter: @ColleenGreenatR Website: www.colleengreenpicton.com

$45,000

Level building lot with well in the Village of Milford. Shovel ready, minutes to Picton. .66 of an acre. Builders terms available.

MLS 2130080 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$69,000

Very nice 1+ acre building lot in the quiet Hamlet of Cherry Valley. Just 10 minutes to Picton and 10 mins to the Sandbanks.

MLS 2130280 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$79,900

Build your dream home here! 1.78 acre parcel located in prestigious Glenora Estates, surrounded by high end homes.

Build your home to take advantage of the waterview and access the water from the lot just down the road, jointly owned by you and your neighbours. Already has drilled well, 2006 flow rate report of 7.3 gpm. MLS 2130471 MARY JANE MILLS

$139,000

130 ft. waterfront lot convenient to Belleville and Picton. Live on beautiful Muscote Bay! Nice homes in area. Road is in to the property. MLS 2127103 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

Ted Surridge

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5170 Office: 613.399.5900 Email: teds@kos.net

Tammy Beaumont Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.242.3045 tammy@remaxquinte.com

$144,900

2 bedroom bungalow on quiet street in Demorestville. 2 bedroom in-law suite w/ separate driveway and entrance, tenants paying $600/mth. MLS 2130272 MARY JANE MILLS

$169,000

PICTON - Large lot in a quiet, convenient location.

Move-in condition offering 2 bedrooms, 4 pce. bath, living dining, kitchen, laundry & appliances plus a new hieffic. gas furnace. Present tenanted – great investment!

MLS 2127596 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$169,000

One of Picton’s finest neighbourhoods. Walking distance to schools, shopping, fine dining and theatre. Three bedrooms, full poured concrete basement, detached double garage. Diamond in the rough requires extensive renovations. Could be your opportunity to own a bungalow on a fabulous street.

MLS 2130283 JIM WAIT & DARLENE ELDRIDGE

$181,000

Affordable 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home just minutes from downtown Picton. Kitchen and dining room are open and airy with plenty of cupboard and counter space.

Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout the home.

MLS 2130113 RON & VERONICA NORTON

Ron Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

Veronica Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

Nick Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 nickh@remax.net

Sales Rep.

Donna Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 donnah@remax.net

Herb Pliwischkies Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5399 Cell: 613.921.7441

Debbie McKinney

$185,000

Bloomfield bungalow, short walk to Main Street shopping and a 12 minute drive to Picton or Wellington. Great investment property or a good retirement spot. MLS 2130109 MARC OUELLETTE & COLLEEN GREEN

$279,000

Another price reduction! Can’t believe this is not sold. Solid 3 bed 2 bath home.

This home is worth a visit. Vendor wants it SOLD. KEVIN GALE

$319,000

Brick century home centrally located in Picton. Currently duplexed. $28,800.00 gross income. Beautiful wood trim, pocket doors, high ceilings. High eff. gas heat. Nice garage/barn. Recent landscape improvements. In an area of fine homes. MLS 2127482 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$235,000

WELLINGTON – CLOSE TO LAKE! This recently rejuvenated century home is ‘new’ from the walls in – now has gas hot water radiant floor heating, on-demand hot water, lovely kitchen overlooking eating area, living room & family room, 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms. MLS 2127158 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$299,000

4 year old bungalow in trendy Wellington.

Large eat in kitchen with centre island and sliding doors to south facing deck. Privacy fence surrounds the yard. MLS 2130091 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$339,000

$259,000

WATERFRONT – 5 wooded acres with 300 ft. of shorefront on Long Reach. Situated on Lyons Rd just off Hwy. #49, just 10 mins from Picton & Hwy. #401. Great new home site. MLS 2121717 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$299,000

Located close to Village of Milford, this brick home is situated on a nicely-treed lot. Features spacious living spaces, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, mudroom & sunroom with walk-out to deck as well as a large attached garage. MLS 2130332 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$344,900

Shows like an interior designer has been at work! Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, upgraded fixtures, main floor laundry.

Open concept kitchen/dining and living areas, perfect for entertaining! Studio with separate entry. Fenced yard, extensive low maintenance landscaping. Many upgrades and very tastefully done. MLS 2120648 JIM WAIT & DARLENE ELDRIDGE

Hawthorne model to be built, approx. 14 weeks construction time required. Many other home models to choose from.

MLS 2127109 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$475,000

$489,000

Sales Rep

$279,000

Bay of Quinte views from your master bedroom, kitchen, front room and deck. 3 bedroom bungalow with newer kitchen. Exclusive use of waterfront across the road. MLS 2127465 MARY JANE MILLS

$319,000

3500 Sq. Ft. 25 yr old repair shop in the middle of Prince Edward County. Easy to heat, 14 ft ceiling in 1600 sq ft shop area, radiant ceiling heat with 13.5`wide x 12` high insulated door. MLS 2130509 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$399,000

1800's 6 bedroom brick farmhouse on 27 acres + outbuildings. A rare gem.

MLS 2126953 KEVIN GALE

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.885.1485 debbie@remaxquinte.com

Kevin Gale Sales Rep.

Res: 613.476.1874 Cell: 613.242.7295 kevingale@remax.net

Jim Wait

$400,000

Picton Main St. Commercial space in Picton’s shopping district. Plenty of assigned parking in the rear, full basement with walkout. Newer roof is in excellent condition, and the building is on municipal water and sewer. This unit could be split into two to maximize your income. Core Commercial zoning. MLS 2126074 JIM WAIT & DARLENE ELDRIDGE

Century home completely redone from windows to hardwood floors, with a full front South facing veranda. Large country kitchen with centre island, separate dining room and 2 full baths. All of this sitting on six plus acres just 2 minutes from Picton. MLS 2130359 RON & VERONICA NORTON

Picton Bay waterfront. Great bungalow next to Golf Club. Very private and well maintained. MLS 2127075 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$495,000

Spacious home with attached 1 bdrm apartment & marina/store. 100’ waterfront.

MLS 2126728/6729 MARC OUELLETTE

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.848.6433 Office: 613.476.5900 jim.wait@remax.net www.loveprinceedwardcounty.com

Darlene Eldridge Broker

Tel: 613.848.6433 Office: 613.476.5900 jim.wait@remax.net www.loveprinceedwardcounty.com

Colin Henden

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.922.2251 colinhenden@remax.net

$500,000

STUNNING FAMILY HOME. Designed for family living with over 3,000 sf of beautifully-finished living space plus a full, high, partly-finished basement. Built with best-quality materials & ‘bells & whistles” on 3 acres just outside of Picton town limits. MLS 2126819 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Christine Henden Broker.

Cell: 613.967.9305 ChristineHenden.com

$525,000

6 yr old, 3 bdrm, 3 bath century home, gorgeous lot, in-law suite. See interior of in-law suite at www.countyholidayhomes.com/LaCasa mia MLS 2130458 MARC OUELLETTE & COLLEEN GREEN

Mary Jane Mills Broker

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.921.0028 mills2@sympatico.ca

$849,000

East Lake Waterfront. Gorgeous 20 acres with 528ft. of level, clean, waterfront on East Lake. Additional 34 acres (10 acres hardwood bush) across the road is some of the prettiest vacant land in the region. Excellent opportunity for a B&B, vacation rental, or build your dream home closer to the water.

MLS 2125198 JIM WAIT & DARLENE ELDRIDGE

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.849.8864 marc@remaxquinte.com www.rightonthemarc.ca

$849,000

Prime location site for a restaurant/franchise, gas bar, motel/hotel - located on the busiest intersection in Prince Edward County, Waring Corners - new Home Hardware and Waring House Country Inn nearby. An excellent opportunity! MLS 2130629 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

Bringing Buyers from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and across Canada to Vendors in the County!

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

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SHARON ARMITAGE

Broker of Record

Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage

399-2134

287 Main St. Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0 • Fax 399-2140 sharon@quinteisle.com www.quinteisle.com RED RED UCED UCE D

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013 f RE/15 Interior Stylist Merola Tahamtan will guide you through staging and designing your home.

GEORGE REID Broker

LOOKING TO BUILD THAT NEW HOME? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE Close to Trenton Wineries and 401. 1 Acre parcel of land just west of Hillier, drilled well with approx 12 gpm on property. Also entrance permit available and hydro is close to lot line. $41,900 MLS® 2126538

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR BUSINESS AT HOME All this on 8+ acres of land with view of Bay of Quinte. Elevated bungalow, lg bright living room, eat in kitchen, patio doors to deck.

Foyer leads to double garage and lg deck with pool and hot tub. Full finished basement with fireplace in family room, lg workshop. Perfect for growing family. MLS® 2126106

CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR Peaceful and tranquil. 2 plus acres of land with deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot and entrance is in. Ready to go to build your new home on. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

LOOKING TO BUILD THAT NEW HOME? The lot is cleared and ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Private and pretty. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details.

MLS® 2124707

AREA OF GREAT FISHING AND BOATING Bay of Quinte Waterfront Telegraph Narrows.

Large treed nicely landscaped lot with drilled well, entrance and hydro are in. Ready to go to build your new home. Approx 90 ft of shoreline.

Set in the trees. Close to 401, Kingston and Napanee. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120848

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE Close to Belleville and Trenton, minutes to 401.

In adult community with lots of amenities which include rec centre, pool, library and banquet hall for social gatherings. This property has 2 nice size bedrms, one with ensuite, plus 4 pc bath, formal dining rm, bright living rm, eat in kitchen and attached 1 car garage. Backyard is treed giving you privacy on your deck.

Walking distance to beach and parks. MLS® 2123993 Call to view.

CHASE RD HILLIER WARD Close to Closson Chase Winery and Karlo Estate Winery. 25 acres of land, approx 12 acre workable. The rest is young bush and some marsh. Asking $129,900 MLS® 2120655

Residential & Commercial Interior & Exterior Painting Fully Insured

Kevin Dokis

613-503-2236

*****

476-7893

6 Talbot Street, Picton

www.thewoodcrafters.on.ca

Otto Buikema

Off: 613-476-3144 Fax: 613-476-2562 Cell: 613-967-9319 981 Cty Rd 8, Picton

otto@ottocarpentry.com

Feel free to visit our website - www.ottocarpentry.com

HELMER’S BUILDING

NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES

Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945

Spring is almost here, and so will the For Sale signs on front lawns. A great way to help your home stand out and sell fast and for the most money is to stage your Twitter: @MerolaDesigns home! I have ten inexpensive tips to sell your home fast and for the most money! This week I will share with you the first five, followed by the following week, the next five tips to have a sold sign on your lawn in no time.

FIRST IMPRESSION All buyers see the outside of your home first and judge within the first minute.

Make sure you grab their attention, and hold it. Keep garbage and recycling bins hidden or tucked away. Make sure leaves racked and walkways shoveled. Tidy up children’s toys; if possible put them out of sight. Wash all windows, doors, railings, and steps.

When the warmer weather is soon with us, ensure your lawn is freshly mowed, flower beds neat and tidy. Take advantage of the bright, colourful flowers, they do wonders for curb appeal. If needed a fresh coat of paint will freshen up your home. All these little things will add greatly to your homes curb appeal.

CLEAN As impossible as it may seem, have your home as clean as doable. Take each room and give them a good scrub down, or hire a professional service to do the work for you. Kitchen appliances should also be spotless, as many are included in your homes sale. Bathroom should be free of grime and sparkle clean. Make sure beds are made and closets neat and tidy. Windows indoors and out should be clean. A simple wipe of the frame will make them newer looking. If a home is given a deep clean, it is much easier to stay on top of it with a light daily cleaning. All this cleaning may seem like a tedious task, but a clean home represents a home that is well taken care of to the buyer.

UNCLUTTER We all tend to keep things, thinking we will use them one day. With all these items, our homes tend to look cluttered. We want to show our homes off; the great tall baseboards, or beautiful wood floors. Start with one room at a time, and work your way from room to room. Go in with a potential buyer’s point of view. Try not to get your emotions involved. Remember that the sooner you sell your home, the sooner you can showcase your items in your new home. Some things you may want to get rid of. Perhaps donate it to a local charity for someone else to appreciate and benefit from.

Hold a yard sale to shed some of your items and make a little extra cash. The more you get rid of, the less you have to pack and move. If you can’t part from some items, rent a storage unit to hold your items until your house is sold and ready to move into your new place.

IMPERSONALIZE When potential buyers walk into your home, you want them to feel like they are walking into their home. As cute and beautiful as our children’s pictures are; they should be put away, as well as all family photos. Toothbrushes, toiletries, and other personal items, including unique collections should be stored away. This gives your home a neutral feel and allows your buyer to feel themselves living there.

FINISH UP THOSE PROJECTS Many of us have a couple of projects to finish up around the house. We may have put them to the side to finish up another day, but when putting your home on the market, it’s a great time to finish up those loose projects. Buyers want to move into a home and enjoy and don’t want to be troubled to finish off those projects. Also with unfinished projects in your home, buyers may be inclined to pay less for your house, or not put in the offer compared to a house that is move in ready.

A few hundred dollars fixing up these projects may in return net a few thousand in your pocket.

Still need a little help, I’ll recommend wall colours, rearranging of furniture, art and accessories, decluttering your home, and give your home the ‘wow factor’ to get your home sold faster, or to make your home more enjoyable to live in. I can be reached at 613-561-0244 or merolatahamtandesigns@live.ca 613-561-0244

BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT At the Telegraph Narrows. Hint Lane off County Rd 15, easy access from Hwy 401 & PICTON MAITLAND ST. The perfect home for retirees going south or 49. Lg lot, drilled well, hydro, zoned for a young couple starting out. Small lot, residential use. Landscaping is done, maintenence free exterior, neat and tidy extensive decking at shore. Perfect retreat interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace and tank while you are waiting to build your dream 2010. Call to view. Asking $137,500 MLS® home. Call for more details. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120805 2126793

SHARON ARMITAGE, OWNER/BROKER OF RECORD 613-399-2134

Staging to get your R A w Home Sold s r h

*Member of the Quinte and District Real Estate Board Inc.

merolatahamtandesigns@live.ca

Plan No. SHSW00288

IMPRESSIVE DISTINCTION

The stone-and-siding facade and arched front windows give this two-story home impressive distinction. Built-in cabinets flank theliving-room fireplace. The spacious dining area is separated from the kitchen by an island counter, convenient for light meals and snacks.A double-bowl vanity, shower, and huge corner tub mark the resplendent bath in the firstfloor master suite. Upstairs, two family bed-rooms are separated by a bath, and additional to-bedeveloped space is nearby. Off the kitchen, a full laundry with a wash tub adjoinsa half-bath and opens to the two-car garage. A wraparound front porch and rear deck complete this plan.

First Floor: 1,618 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 586 sq. ft.

Total: 2,204 sq. ft.

Bonus Space: 334 sq. ft.

To see more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above.

Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, twostorey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans.

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

102 Main Street, Picton

The Gold Standard in Prince Edward County

Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage*

*Independently owned & operated

$6,000

MLS 2124897

MLS 2127057

$229,900 MLS 2120506

Elsie Wiersma FOR LEASE

THE EDWARD

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• LARGE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN PICTON • LARGE COMPRESSOR • 400 AMP. 3 PHASE ELECTRICAL • IN FLOOR RADIANT HEATING • INDUSTRIAL DUST COLLECTOR • ALMOST 2 ACRE LOT WITH PLENTY OF PARKING

$149,900 MLS 2130092

Sales Rep

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• NEWER DOWNTOWN PICTON CONDO • LOW CONDO FEES WITH MANY INCLUSIONS • WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, AND THEATRE

• 1 BDRM PLUS DEN/BDRM • OPEN CONCEPT • GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, 9" CEILINGS • 4 PC BATH, SEPARATE SHOWER STALL • HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE • HIGH SECURITY BUILDING

Bev Skidmore Broker

Direct: 613-848-4810 elsie.wiersma@century21.ca

Joy Humphrey Broker

SIMPLY FABULOUS CENTURY HOME -CIRCA 1887 -LARGE DBL CITY LOT -NUMEROUS UPGRADES -WALK TO VIA STATION

Direct: 613-849-5999

www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey

$269,000

www.bevskidmore.com skidmore2100@yahoo.ca

$229,000

MLS 2127007

MLS 2130137

$65,000

MLS 2130123

WWW.3CHURCHST.COM

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PRIVATE SETTING

• RIVERFRONT BUILDING LOT • SMALL STREAM CROSSES PROPERTY • HILLS AND MATURE TREES • 10 ACRES • 300+ FEET SHORELINE • PART OF LOT SUITABLE FOR VINES • BUILDING LOCATION APPROVED • DOCK INCLUDED • CALL FOR DETAILS

$129,900 MLS 2126391

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“Real estate is hyper local so despite what you may read about market activity in Canada, be it quickening or slowing, it is critical to recognize that there is so much variance between areas and types of homes. You need to speak to a real estate professional who works in your community to get an accurate idea of what your local market is doing.”

“Prices can vary hugely between neighbourhoods, and even between blocks in the same neighbourhood so find a local specialist to perform a comparative market analysis to determine what your home is currently worth.”

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Pirates strike for two late in third to overcome Napanee charge Tuesday

Picton extends its winning streak to 17 games Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The Picton Pirates have continued their torrid pace and are on the verge of ending their 40-game schedule on a winning streak that has spanned nearly half the season.

That number could be pushed to 19 if the Pirates come away with a win in tonight's clash against the Port Hope Panthers.

Three games in three nights saw the team collect their 15th,16th and 17th straight victories with an 8–3 win over Campbellford last Thursday, a 13–2 result in Deseronto on Friday, and a 5–1 pounding of the Jets on Saturday. The Pirates then took a 6–4 advantage over Napanee Tuesday night for their 18th straight.

“You don't go into any season thinking about any winning streak. We've just taken the same approach all year where its been one game at a time,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward.

“The biggest challenge we've put out there to our players is to be consistent.”

A huge crowd at the Prince Edward Community Centre last Thursday witnessed a rough contest in which Evan Greer recorded four goals and two assists.

Campbellford got on the board first when Nick Orton beat goaltender Andrew Pearson 47 seconds into the contest.

Three minutes later the Pirates came back when

Greer fired home a powerplay goal. Greer scored his second of the game just 10 seconds later to give Picton a lead.

The Rebels evened the score on the power play at 7:25 with Hunter Fargey getting the goal.

The seesaw battle continued when Ryan Sizer gave Picton a lead with less than four minutes remaining in the period.

After so much scoring in the first both teams seemed to settle down in the second. Picton held a slim 15–13 shot advantage in the middle frame, but neither team was able to get on the board.

However, the final 20 minutes showed a return to the run-and-gun play.

Greer notched his third of the night 22 seconds into the third while the Pirates were on the man advantage.

Tyler Kearns increased the lead to 5–2 just 19 seconds later and Greer scored shorthanded at 6:14 to make it a fourgoal lead.

Mitch Gibson got one back for the Rebels with his power-play marker at 6:41, but late tallies by Sizer and Kearns sealed the Picton win.

“We just tried to use our depth over 60 minutes.

Campbellford played well, there was a lot of emotion and intensity in the game. I just thought our guys stuck to the game plan,” Woodward said.

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gaInIng Control Jack Davison tries to elude Andrew Revell behind the opposition net during last Thursday’s 8–3 win over the Rebels. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Most valuable Picton Pirates forward Evan Greer, seen here celebrating a big goal last Thursday, was announced as the Empire B Junior C Hockey League’s most valuable player for 2012-2013. Greer tallied four goals and two assists in Thursday’s game and is fourth in league scoring with 29 goals, 38 assists and 67 points so far. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Pirates’ Greer most valuable in Empire Pearson gets nod as league’s best goaltender Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Aside from putting up a league-leading season the Pirates have even more to be proud of.

Several Pirates were named winners of Empire league awards for their effort through the year.

Evan Greer was named the Empire B Junior C Hockey League's most valuable player for the 2012-2013 season. Pirates goaltender Andrew Pearson was announced as the Empire B top goaltender for the season, and Pearson along with Adam Wood were named the Empire's top goaltending duo for 2012-2013.

In addition to the awards, Picton has three forwards — Jack Davison, Ryan Sizer, and Mitchell Smith — all vying for the Empire league scoring title. Sizer currently holds the lead with 39 goals and 40 assists for 79 points, Davison is second with 34 goals and 42 assists for 76 points, and Smith sits in third with 21 goals and 50 assists for 71 points.

Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the team isn't short on talent.

top ‘tender Goaltender Andrew Pearson was named the Empire league’s top goaltender for this season after taking over the crease late. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

“We have a lot of guys who could be top end players on other teams,” he said.

Greer actually sits fourth in league scoring with 29 goals and 38 assists for 67 points.

Woodward said he couldn't be happier for Greer who he described as a great all around player who “came into his own this season.”

“Evan is asked to play five on five against the other team’s top players on a nightly basis, he is on the power-play, he and Mitchell Smith spark our penalty kill,

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and he is asked to close out games with his strong defensive play,” Woodward said.

“I couldn’t be happier for Evan … he has all the tools a player needs to dominate at this level and Evan has put it all together this season.”

Upon hearing the announcement that he had been named MVP, Greer said he was caught off guard.

“It’s a great honour and it’s nice to be recognized by the people I play against every night,” Greer said. “We have a lot of players on our roster that can make a differ-

ence in a hockey game and could be recognized as well.

It’s been a fun year for all of us and we are looking forward to making noise in the playoffs.”

As far as goaltending, Woodward said both Pearson and Wood have been excellent all season.

“They've both taken turns playing games in long stretches at a time. Andrew Pearson really stepped his game up down the stretch in the final couple months of the season when Adam Wood was out with an injury — we're fortunate to have two No. 1 goaltenders.”

With each player on Picton's top line battling in the scoring race, Woodward said it's a product of hard work every night.

“They're an offensive line that has given every team in the league fits. They're three guys on the same page who have worked hard this season and have come up big,” Woodward said. “…Not one player on that line has been playing selfish hockey, they just have continued to do what's given them success all season long.”

Also Monday night, league executives voted to hand the Empire’s rookie-ofthe-year award to Hunter Fargey of Campbellford and the defenceman-of-the-year award to Amherstview’s Liam Vanburen.

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On Saturday in the series opener, the Kings scored early and often to blast the visitors 5-1. Cooper Rogers had a pair to lead the way while Owen Norton, Nick Kirby and Ian Harrrison also tallied. Assists went to Luke Mayfield (two), Ben Giroux (two), Dillon Percy and Jasper Gilbert.

On Sunday, the Kings managed to escape snow bound Prince Edward County and travelled to the Jack Burger Arena where they dumped the hosts 4-1.

Connor Verhoog, Mayfield, Harrison and Cameron Pero all lit the lamp for the locals while Giroux and Rogers each added assists.

Mayfield also picked up a helper to make it a two point outing.

Nic McGrayne was top notch in the Kings cage all weekend, picking up both wins.

The Kings host the Phantoms on Saturday night in Wellington at 6 p.m. For Game 3 and travel to Port Hope for Game 4 on Sunday at 4 p.m.

BLUES OUST JUVENILES

A rough and tumble series for the Atlantis Irrigation Juvenile Kings came to a close as the Stirling Blues downed the locals twice this past weekend to take the best of seven set in six games.

On Friday in Game Five in match that saw two Kings visit the hospital after the game, the Blues slipped by the Kings 2-1.

After the hosts picked up a pair of second period goals to carve out a 2-0 lead, the Kings rebounded in the third when Nolan Van Vlack blasted home a goal at the mid way point of the final stanza to cut the lead in half.

Try as they might in the dying moments, the Kings were unable to get an equalizer into the Stirling cage.

On Sunday with their backs to the wall, the Kings looked to be in fine form as they looked to force a game

seven.

Tanner Thompson, Van Vlack and Matt Harrington all counted for for goals in the first two periods as Prince Edward County took a 3-2 lead into the third.

But a Connor Wells tied the affair at 3-3 early in the final stanza and fired the dagger in overtime that ended the Kings season.

A SWEEP FOR BANTAMS

The Essroc Bantam Kings finished off their sweep of the Stirling Blues, toppling the hosts in Game 4 in Hockeyville Saturday night 5-1.

Chase Eaton had a pair for the Kings to lead the way while Ryan Kelly, Kyle Rutter and Gavin Ronan also found the range.

Helpers went to Lucas Clarke (two), Ronan (two), Jimmy Kuipers (two), Andrew Ward, Rutter and Braeden Bennett.

The Kings move on to the second round to take on the Lindsay Muskies.

Game 1 is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. In Wellington while Game 2 is Sunday in Lindsay at 3:45 p.m.

ATOM AES ADVANCE

It took some drama, but the Ainsworth Funeral Home Atom AE Kings are moving on to the next round of the OMHA playdowns.

After the Kings blanked the the Phantoms by identical 4-0 scores in Games 1 and 2, the locals were tasked with a determined Port Hope squad and a rash of marginal and uncharacteristic penalities in Game 3.

After the Kings’ Wyatt Slade opened the scoring thanks to a nice feed by Cole Lavender, the Phantoms potted the next two, breaking Hayden Evan's shutout streak and in the process, taking a 2-1 lead late into the game.

But the Kings were not to be denied Sunday as Jackson Fox scored in the late going to tie the game.

In overtime, as the Phantoms seemed to have locked up the neccisistiy of a Game 4, it was Fox again breaking the hearts of the home town crowd, firing home the series winner as the seconds wound down .

The Kings will move on to take on the Huntsville Junior Otters in the quarterfinal.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROOFING

PAINTING

B&T

Cowan Roofing

Boyce’s PAINTING & ODD JOBS

CONCRETE

PLUMBING / HEATING / CONSTRUCTION

C.B. FENNELL LTD.

READY MIX CONCRETE

Everything for your home from the Castle

CHERRY VALLEY

476-2653

General Construction Renovations Additions Concrete Siding

Terry Cowan 613-476-2525 HANDYMAN

More than a

Call Pascal

613.438.1750 pascal-renovations@hotmail.ca

ARBORIST

Call

Jason

613-399-2862 OR

CELL

613-827-0487

EXCAVATING

Now taking orders for

MULCH

Red • Black • Cedar •Top Soil • Gravel •Retaining Walls •Septic Systems •Backhoe & Dozer Work •Mini Excavator •Trucking

613-813-4147 613-476-6940

CONTRACTOR

Hennessy Home Finishing & Contracting FULLY INSURED

Removal, Pruning, Canopy Raising and Thinning, Cabling & Bracing

FREE ESTIMATES CERTIFIED ARBORIST FULLY INSURED

Kevin Halloran & Sharon Toth

613-827-8672

C.F. EVANS LUMBER CO. LTD.

~ SERVICES OF A.C.I. TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE ~ “Providing quality products & service since 1947”

56 MAIN ST., PICTON, ONTARIO K0K 2T0 PHONE (613) 476-2446 FAX (613) 476-5272 Serving the County Since 1933

WINTER HEAT

HANDYMAN • window & door installation • kitchen & bathroom renovation • flooring & tiling • decks • fences • stairs • painting • framing • drywall

CERTIFIED MEMBER OF READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

NO MORE STAINING! • PATIO DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALS • CUSTOM FIREPLACE FINISHING • NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN • ALL INTERIOR JOBS ARE MY SPECIALTY

Bruce Hennessy

613-399-3793 613-827-3793 Cell

bruceh@sympatico.ca

PROPANE SUPPLIER

Crushed Gravel - Screenings - Septic Stone - Sand Fill Screened Masonry, Concrete & Filter Media Sand Portland, Masonry Type “N” & “S” Cement • Cement Blocks & Brick Poured Walls & Floor Finishing Available Excavator - Backhoe - Dozer Rentals • Septic System Installations

APPLIANCE REPAIR

COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE • Refrigerators • Freezers • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers

• Ranges (No Mileage Charge)

DAVE HOEKSTRA • All Work Guaranteed

476-5388

After hours call 399-2504

Goheen Construction Co.

Propane for Farm, Home & Industry, Automotive, Conversions, Parts, Service

Michael Goheen

THE PROPANE PEOPLE SINCE 1937 • High Efficiency Furnaces • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Clothes Dryer • Water Heaters • BBQ’s, Cookstoves

Harold Gerow

Highway #2 Just East of Brighton

Tel. (613) 475-2414 RENOVATIONS

HOME UPGRADES

HUBBS

Kitchen, Bath, Flooring, Patio, Decks, Fencing, Painting, Decorating & Staging.

613-476-2274 gerry.v001@gmail.com

1-877-544-3335 613-544-3335

24 Hour Emergency Service

Unit #1 - 1525 John Counter Blvd.

Kingston

WELL DRILLING

Prince Edward Well Drilling • Well Cleaning • Flow Tests • Licensed & Certified by the Ministry of the Environment

— Box 3, Picton, Ontario K0K 2P0 —

Owner/Operator

Snow Plowing • Excavators • Dozers Skidsteer / Bobcat Float Service • Dump Trailer

C: 613.920.3178 R: 613.476.1187 F: 613.476.6101 E: mike@goheenconstruction.com FARMING

ke’s JaFarm Hand

CONSTRUCTION

Brush Cleanup Leaf/debris Removal Snow Removal Dump Runs Pick up Appliances & Scrap Metals Old Tires Recycled

From Drywall to Complete Reno

Over 25 Years Experience

Call Jamie 613-503-0185

Jake Smith 613-921-0045 613-476-8067

JacobSmith6@me.com

RENOVATING

HEATING & COOLING

INSTALLATION

McCann Heating & Cooling SERVING: Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Bulk Markets • Small cylinder exchange program

EXCAVATING

Gerow Propane Ltd.

HOME UPGRADES

SALES & SERVICE

PROPANE

PROPANE

Owner/Operator Jerry McCann

Insured & Licensed Tel 613-354-5512 Cell 613-572-5071

4003 County Rd. 9 Napanee, Ontario K7R 3K8

PLUMBING

HEATING

Sid the Plumber licensed 25 years #09285

Affordable rates Seniors discounts repair & installations Prompt * Quality Service

Sid Wells Plumbing 613-476-1172 sidtheplumber@gmail.com

• Wood, Gas, Pellet, Electric • Stoves, Fireplaces & Accessories • Sales, Service, Installations • Free Estimates • Chimney Sweeps

County’s Largest Fireplace Showroom

124 Main St., Picton

613.476.9259

Olde Tyme Builders KEN THURSTON • • • • • • •

Hardwood Floors Custom Tiling Drywall Interior Painting Additions New Homes Custom Building

FROM START TO FINISH ~ WE ARRANGE IT ALL

613-476-7377 PAINTING

Wayne Cronk Painting

Brush & Roller • Airless Spraying Barns & Commercial Building Interior & Exterior Houses Roof Replacement & Repair Bucket Truck Service General Maintenance Sandblasting • Parking Lot Striping Prompt Service • Free Estimates

613-476-5863 20 Years Serving Prince Edward County

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

Creative Solutions, Built to Endure, Green Approach

Call Lawrence 613-476-4187

La Montagne Masonry Contractor PAINTING

PAINT GUY Robert Cole

613.399.2896

New & Renovated Home Painting WOOD REPAIR The

MAYNE MAN

Handyman & Woodturning Service

Specializing in Century Home Verandah Posts Antique Chair Repairs Restoration or New!

Discounts for Seniors & Vets

613-476-4074

themayneman@hotmail.com

613-920-6422

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INTERCLUB CHAMPIONS

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

On Jan. 19-20 the Frankford Figure Skating Club played host to the 2nd annual region 3 Shooting Stars Interclub. This event includes clubs from Kingston to Marmora and included The Prince Edward County Skating Club.

The Prince Edward County Skating Club won the event. On day 1 the club was a short distance behind the Fort Henry Heights Skating Club to squeak in on day 2 and won by two points. Skaters that participated in the event are Jenna Dobson, Sydney Babutac, Kennedy Babutac, Tara Williams, Jessice Foote, Holden Courneyea, Misha Vader, Pay-

ton Styles, Lauren Smith, Keshia Hilts-Forde, Marina Guadagnin, Tiffany Scott, Marisa Koning, Keely Kleinstuber, Kaitlin Maurer, Crystal MacDonald, Julia Hammerton, Karley Hammerton, Lilly-Claire Rankin, Sophie Ward, Trennt Michaud, Sydney Vanderveen, Judith Murtha-Anderson, Miriam Murtha-Anderson, Elena Koning, Kaitlyn Gilbert, Hannah Matthews, Cora Tee, Madeline Patenall, Taryn Hardy, Lindsay Huffman. Coaches that coached in the event are Melissa Baldwin, Janice Beer, Lisa Conley, Leah Courneyea. (Submitted photo)

Picton’s regular season wraps up today

PIRATES, from page 20

The Pirates followed up with another dominant performance in Deseronto.

Riley Main got Picton on the board at 11:50 of the first period, but Corey Prince tied things up for the Storm three minutes later.

With less than a minute to go Eric Hayes scored to give Picton a lead heading into period two.

Jack Davison, Kearns, Jacob Panetta, Jeff Kingdon, Sizer, Cole Bolton, and Hayes scored unanswered goals in the second.

Sizer added another to open third-period scoring at 2:31. Jordan Cannons notched a power-play goal to give Deseronto a bit of life, but the damage had already been done.

Main, Levi George, and Sizer scored to take the final score to 13–2.

The Pirates showed no signs of slowing down in their third game in three nights on Saturday.

The club held an 11–7 shot advantage through a scoreless first period, but the floodgates opened in the second stanza.

Greer fired home a

power-play goal at 3:19 to get things started. Less than two minutes later it was Greer making it 2–0. Bolton added a power-play marker at 9:14 to give the Pirates a three-goal lead.

Finally Brandon Gilmour stopped the bleeding a goal at 11:30 of the second, but Greer came back and completed the hat trick at 15:59.

Bolton scored the only goal of the third as the Pirates skated away with the big victory.

“We were playing three games in three nights and the guys wanted to just play a smart road game, keep the game simple, and allow Amherstview to make some mistakes,” Woodward said.

While Picton had won all five previous meetings with the Raiders this season, the Pirates got a scare Tuesday night.

Bud Norris opened the score for Napanee 1:45 into the opening frame. Greer tied the game with a power-play goal at 12:12, but Napanee's Chris Doyle fired home a power-play marker of his own four minutes later.

Sizer evened the score in

the final two minutes to take the game into the second tied at two.

Luke Emmons put Napanee in front for the third time at 8:06 of the second, but Panetta pulled Picton even six minutes later.

The teams would enter the final 20 minutes tied.

Former Raider Nolan Powers scored 1:38 into the third to get Picton their first lead, but Norris quickly evened things up. Despite being Napanee being badly out-shot the game rolled into the late stages deadlocked.

Kenny Murduff was finally able to score at 16:09 and Kearns scored just seconds later as the Pirates gained a hard-fought win.

“The guys battled really hard, we had a short lineup,” Woodward said. “Napanee had a great game I thought they really worked hard. It was nice for our guys to face some adversity at this stage of the season and find a different way to win a hockey game.”

The club has a chance to keep their win streak intact through the final game of the regular season tonight at 7:30 against Port Hope.

warm, damp day.

In the top position was Rod de Courcy-Ireland.In second spot was Geraldine Carlier. In third place was

Susanne Ladouceur. .The top 10 scores ranged from 4,110 to 5,490.

Wednesday social bridge club results

This week, there were 37 bridge players out for nine tables and a one-person sitout at the Prince Edward Curling Club at 1 pm. on a

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

The OFA and all Scotiabank branches are now accepting donations for the HAYEAST 2012 program. Donations to the HayEast 2012 program can be made at any Scotiabank branch across Canada. You can send a signed cheque by mail to the OFA office made payable to HayEast 2012 or donate via credit card by contacting OFA Member Relations at 1-800-668-3276. Donations will help support the transportation of hay from Western Canada to Ontario livestock farmers. The funds raised will provide relief for Ontario livestock farmers facing a critical feed shortage as a result of summer drought conditions. Mailing Address: HayEast 2012, c/o OFA, Ontario AgriCentre, 100 Stone Road West, Suite 206, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

GRAIN PRICES

FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, February 6, 2013

CORN $260.00/t NEW CROP CORN $201.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT $235.00/t SOYBEANS $530.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS $463.00/t

J. H. Anderson Elevators & Farm Supplies Inc.

Buy & Sell Top Prices

476-6597 RR 2 Picton

DEERHAVEN FARM & GARDEN LTD. The Big Green Machinery Dealer!

896 Bell Blvd. West Belleville, Ontario (613) 962-5021 www.deerhaven.ca

JOHN DEERE

Bus: 613-395-3883 1-800-465-9297 Fax: 613-395-2652

MASSEY FERGUSON HESSTON LANDINI

Parts Sales & Service

McKeown Motor Sales

Dodge Jeep CHRYSLER

SPRING BROOK, ONT.

PICTON FARM SUPPLY

Black Sunflower Seeds $24.95/50 lbs

179 Talbot St. Picton 613-476-7507 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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Sales Representatives

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young

613-476-2100

Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

thefamilyteam@gmail.com Full Service Family Team www.pec.on.ca/young

Plastic Sap Bucket 2 Gallon 47 387-5101 Reg. 5.99

3 Gallon

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Plastic Spile

For 2 or 3 gallon bucket.

387-5103 Reg. 1.69

Tree Saver Plastic Spile

For 2 or 3 gallon bucket.

387-5104 Reg. 1.69

38 Cold Storage Rd., Picton 613-476-2171 Reg. 8.29

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat. 8am-4pm

OLDE TYME HEATING

• WOOD • GAS • PELLET STOVES • WOOD COOKSTOVES • CHIMNEY SYSTEMS • ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES • PELLET STOVES Quality Sales, Service & Installation • Regency • Jotul • BIS 177 LAKE ST. PICTON 476-8100

www.quintehomeimprovement.ca

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $5.49 for 15 words or less. 12¢ each additional word.

BIRTHS MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 15¢ each word, minimum $8.50 (50 words)

ARTICLES FOR SALE

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

Sell it in the Classifieds

NEW and USED

$9.99 for 15 words and a picture

email text and picture to gazetteclass@bellnet.ca by noon on Tuesday.

For your protection, please do not email credit card information.

Limited time offer!

14ft STAIR Climber $3,000 or best offer; Elevator (left sided) $5,900 or best offer. Call 613-922-9807 ASH FIREWOOD. Cut and split for 11 months. $240/full-cord picked up (delivery extra). Wayne Anderson, 613-392-8380 Consecon.

AUTOMOTIVE KEYS & remotes with programming. By appointment. Prince Edward Locksmith 613-476-3382.

CHAROLAIS CROSS bull, 18 month; older laying hens; 5 pair of ducks. Phone 613-476-3009

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario

WINTER HOURS: JAN, FEB, MARCH MON.-THURS. CLOSED Fri. & Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. Noon-4pm

613-393-9993 888-905-9993

FIREWOOD, Hardwood, log lengths, 8 cord load, $1,100. Doug Storring 613-393-5078.

FIREWOOD- well seasoned, cut/ split and delivered 613-399-5673.

FRESH EGGS DAILY. Picton Farm Supply. Brown, white & green eggs.

THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 5 doz. small eggs $4. 613-476-7507.

GEORGE WHITE 12" post hole digger, used very little can be seen operating. 2 Ford 8N Tractors, rebuilt, field ready. 1 Ford 9N Tractor, rebuilt engine, 12 NOIT System, good rubber, field ready. Call for prices 613-476-7212.

MAPLE BODYWOOD cut 14-15" split, delivery, 2 cord load $500 613-393-5287.

RAWLEIGH PRODUCTS. Medicated ointment, salve, liniment and pain oil, pudding mixes, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla 613-476-5154.

SEASONED FIREWOOD for sale.

Kevin McConnell, 613-476-6889 SEASONED SOFT maple, cut/ split and delivered within 20km of Bloomfield, $240/cord. Limited quantity of Ash $300/cord. Call 613-393-3010 after 6pm.

CENTRAL BOILER 2013 WINTER SALE

Factory incentive on the ECL 1400.

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also.

Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 COMMERCIAL

DOYLES WINDOWS AND SUNROOMS BUY DIRECT AND SAVE HUGE FACTORY DISCOUNTS Take advantage of the weather and large Discounts available on our custom made Windows, Entrance Systems, Patio and Storm Doors.

Come see our displays at our showroom at: 140 Industrial Blvd., Unit 1, Napanee, ON Call 613-354-3597 or 1-888-282-5213 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Evenings and Weekends by appointment

COMPUTERS

COUNTY COMPUTER $

45. Tune-up

Call for rates

613-847-3279 PETS

FOR SALE: GREAT Dane puppies, purebred Blues, available mid April. 613-827-2164 QUINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits, also overnights & vacation stays 613-476-6265.

2001 FORD Escape, all wheel, 4 wheel drive 171,000kms many new parts e-tested certified $4200 613-393-3767.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Limited quantity.

Call for more information

Your local DEALER

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613

MUSIC

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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GUITAR LESSONS, all ages. 1 free month guitar use. Contact Drew Ackerman, 613-476-8900.

ANTIQUES

PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE refinishing and restoration. Antiques bought and sold. Free pick-up and delivery. Butler Creek Antiques, Schoharie Rd. 613-476-1142.

AUTO PARTS, new and used, auto and truck parts, we buy scrap metals. cars and trucks wanted.

816 Goodyear Road, Napanee.

Call Rebel Scrap Metal Inc. 613572-1281, 1-877-292-1281. Yes, we have tires.

FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE! Good or bad credit, let me get you on the road...

Affordably!!

Ronnie B’s Auto Sales 613-393-3336 www.ronniebsautosales.com To place your Classified Ad Call 613-476-3201

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

WATERFRONT 2 BEDROOM apartment, Glenora Ferry, utilities/laundry included, no pets/non-smk, ideal for single person, $850 613-373-9368.

COMMERICAL/RETAIL space, 500sq.ft. air conditioned on Main Street, Picton for $800/mo includes all utilities & parking, available immediately. Call 613-476-4085 or email bwybenga @rogers.com OFFICE SPACE for lease, up to 1500sq' in attractive century building on Loyalist Parkway. First 2 months free rent, call 613-476-9235.

WANTED BY Spring/Summer: long term rental of unfurnished smaller house, duplex or apartment with garden access and a little charm - in or close to County town or village preferred, responsible, senior couple, local references. Call 613-827-1390

FOR RENT

1 & 2 bedroom apartments, beautifully furnished close to downtown, $800 & $1000 mo. includes utilities, cable and internet, 613-3911441, 941-249-2425.

1 BEDRM apartment,44 Main St. Picton. completely redone,$800 plus hydro, includes heat, water, garbage & laundry. Please contact Jeff at jeffinpec@gmail.com 1 BEDROOM $600 plus hydro.

Water and parking included. King Street apartment, one block from Main Street. Laundry in building.

Available February 1. Send inquiries to pictonapartments@bell.net or 613-399-5822 $40/month add'n for smoker and/or $40/month add'n for pet(s).

1 BEDROOM completely renovated incl new floors, new appliances and new bathroom. $650 plus hydro. Water included.

Main Street apartment. Available February 1. Send inquiries to pictonapartments@bell.net or 613399-5822 $40/ month add'n for smoker and/or $40/month add'n for pet(s).

1 BEDROOM on Main Street, ground floor, $500+ utilities 877588-2174.

2 BEDROOM apt. 1100sq', small balcony, over looking harbour, $850 monthly plus H & H, includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer and 2 car parking 613-771-3203.

2 BEDROOM Main Street, $645+ electricity 877-588-2174.

2 BEDROOM, main street, $645+ electricity 877-588-2174.

2 BEDROOM, 2 level house, Spring St. Picton, $1100+utilities, large yard, washer/dryer, fridge & stove ph. 613476-6459 available Jan. 1st.

GROUND FLOOR 1 bedroom seniors building, available Mar. 1st $700+ utilities 613-476-7980 SHORT TERM accomodations.

Beautifully furnished 1 & 2 bedrm units, until May, one block away from downtown Picton, view at thefenix.ca or call 613-391-1441.

E MAPLES H T Retirement Home

has available a main floor private room with 2pc bath (shower), fireplace, large deck, lots of parking, satellite.

Available now!

Call Jean 613-476-6318

TWO BEAUTIFUL, 2 bedroom apartments in an Adult orientated building, each unit is on the 2nd floor, over looking the harbour and located close to the Main Street in Picton. These 1100 square foot units include a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer and parking for 2 cars. These are a must see! Both units are $850 plus h &h and available today 613-771-3203.

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

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

FOR RENT

CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, we buy scrap metal, free pickup or you bring in.

Dan 613-929-7572. We also sell auto parts and tires.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED

MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob 613-967-2118.

WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING FOR 10 inch snowblower discharge chute for 3pt hitch blower, 613-476-7212.

WILL Buy Scrap Vehicles Metals and Appliances

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

A CERTIFIED Personal Support Worker. Do you or a loved one need in home personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, Tracey 613-399-2080.

A WINTER day is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul 613-393-5021.

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

We buy & sell

613-476-1621

HOUSEKEEPING. One time clean or whatever you need 613-3931357.

CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117 or Jenny 613243-7204.

JULIE'S CLEANING Service has openings on Monday afternoon and all day Friday 613-848-0798.

THOROUGHLY CLEAN Housekeeping currently have a few weekday openings available. Services available: Housekeeping, vacancy cleaning, residential & seasonal properties, property maintenance, carpet cleaning. VA & Smile Program clients always welcome. Come home to a Thoroughly Clean Home- you deserve it! 613-476-0338

HELP WANTED

CAB DRIVERS wanted. Must be available for night shifts and the odd day shift, clean abstract, neat appearance and willing to help customers a must, please contact 613-476-5863.

FREE PRE-GED training. The next two GED testing dates in Belleville are March 12 & 13 and June 4 & 5. Call PELC for more information about how we can help you prepare to write the GED. 613476-1811

HVAC Position

Local HVAC/Geothermal/Plumbing company with benefit pkg seeking HVAC Technician.

MUST have G2 gas license.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration a definige asset. Working in and around Prince Edward County/Quinte area.

Would be expected to be on call at least once/mth.

Please send resume to: phacconstruction@yahoo.com

HELP WANTED

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for Rural Routes

• Once a week delivery

1-905-885-2350

COUNTY HOLIDAY Homes, a vacation rental & property management agency in PEC, is seeking one full-time Guest Services Manager and two part-time Guest Services Representatives. Customer service experience, competent computer & communications skills, and knowledge of the local area are required. Ability to communicate in French would be an asset. Visit www.countyholidayhomes.com/home/jobs or call 613476-5993 for more details.

BUSINESS SERVICES

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

RODGER ANDERSON

EXCAVATING

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HELP WANTED

Sunday, February 10th

Call Janice 613-476-3082

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SPECIAL NOTICE

FREE PRE-GED training. The next two GED testing dates in Belleville are March 12 & 13 and June 4 & 5. Call PELC for more information about how we can help you prepare to write the GED. 613476-1811

MEMORIAMS

COMING EVENT

JENNIFER BRANT & the Mustangs are having a dance February 23 at 8pm to 12pm $12/person at Orange Lodge T.M.T. light lunch.

LOST & FOUND

• Lady’s gold ring • Found at Maker’s Hand event - key on tag - glass case • Found at Picton Fair - pair sunglasses - pair subscription glasses • Found on Cty Rd 10 after Marathon -Windjacket & pair of socks • Girl’s owl wallet found near Washburn St.

To claim come to

267 Main St. Picton

The Picton Gazette CARDS OF THANKS

Stephen Krock father of Brenda Krock-McQuaid, who died on February 1st, 2013 wishes to thank those who made donations to or for Brenda, special thanks to Colleen & Rick Kozmanuk for taking care of Brenda throughout her life.

THANK YOU! I would like to thank the following generous people and businesses for their contributions to my fundraising baskets. Because of your generosity, I will be able to go to England to play rugby over the March Break. Books & Co., Brooke Bruce, By Chadsey's Cairn, Casa Dea Winery, Casa Lucia, County Sunshine, Design Planet, Essential Relaxation, French Country, Gilbert & Lighthall, Hand Works, Harwood Estates Winery, J.H. Porte, Mark's 4 Seas, Norman Hardie Winery, Peggy de Witt, Pierson's Foodland, Red Tail Winery, Regent Theatre, Sandbanks Winery, Wellington Dukes Hockey Club and Zest Kitchen Shop. Congratulations to 1st- Tim Mallory of Trenton, 2nd- Ken Insley of Wellington and 3rd- Doug VanVlack of Wellington. Thank you all! Kierstyn Bennett.

MEMORIAM

ASSELSTINE- Terry. In loving memory of our dear husband, dad and popi, who left us February 4, 2009.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day It's the loss we feel without you That never goes away To us you will always be special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

Lovingly remembered by Wanda and family.

MEMPORIAM

In loving memory of our wonderful parents Ellie George, who died February 4, 1998 and Lloyd George, who died April 9, 2008.

Forever in our hearts, Never forgotten, Missed every single day

With deepest love, Bruce (Julie) Christopher (Elaine) Dawn (Howard Ziedenberg) Maria Munday (Terry Pepper)

Also missing their cherished Grandparents are: Katie Ziedenberg Andrea Ziedenberg Ashleigh George Braeden George Shannon George

HAIGHT, Earnest Arthur

In memory of a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, who passed away 13 February, 1994.

I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.

The days I do not think of you are very hard to find.

My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.

Oh, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

When I am sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on”.

Each time I see your picture, you seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m only sleeping, we’ll meet again some day”.

Lovingly remembered by wife Dianna, daughters Sherri, Serena, Tanya and their families.

MAGEE, Bev. September 8, 1938February 6, 2007. In loving memory of my dear husband and best friend.

May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper so you can hear; I will always love and miss you, And wish that you were here.

I hold you close within my heart And there you will remain; To walk with me throughout my life Until we meet again.

All my love always, Donna MAGEE, Bev. In loving memory of our dear father, grandfahter 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, Chantell, Joshua, Danielle and Kendra MILLS, Clayton. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle, who passed away February 4, 2004.

It's lonely here without you, We miss you more each day, For life is not the same to us, Since you were called away.

To your resting place we visit, Place flowers there with care, But no one knows our heartache, When we turn and leave you there.

Love Erma and family.

STEELE- Ron. February 7, 2012.

Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, loved, always dear Remembered by MacKenzie, Matthew, Susan & Kevin Harrington.

WADFORTH, Clarence. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away February 4, 1973.

You were someone very special You will never be replaced Your memory in our daily lives Will never be erased.

You are always in our thoughts.

Loved by wife Elva and families.

DEATH

ANDREWS, Ross

Peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Ross Andrews of Cherry Valley, at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Brigitte, father of Melissa Andrews and Daniel Brunner (Lisa) and grandpa of Dakota and Krisztian. Cherished son of Val and Lois, brother of Dwight (Susan), Troy and Valerie (John) and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Ross will be missed by family and friends for many reasons, especially for his larger than life laugh. A celebration of Ross' life was held at The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Wednesday, February 6th at 2pm with visitation one hour prior. Cremation has taken place.

If desired, donations to the Oncology Clinic at Belleville General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. (cheques only, please).

Online donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

DEATHS

ALYEA, Doug Arthur

June 6, 1923 - February 1, 2013

In his 90th year. Surrounded by his family at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy valiant battle with cancer. Boyfriend, adoring husband, dancing partner and traveling companion for 59 years of the late Betty (Bongard) Alyea. Much loved father of Arlene Alyea, Monica Alyea (Paul Lang), Susan Broadbridge (Ron) and Vic Alyea (Kathy).

Grandpa and Poppy to Hilary Fennell (Alex), Emily Fennell (Jay), Leah Anderson (Jeff), Mark Broadbridge (Katia), Mary Alyea (Ted) and Grant Alyea (Rosie). Dearest Great Grandpa to Ethan, Nyla, Kayla, Lucas, Haimish, Neve, Reese and Piper. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am at Wellington United Church, 243 Main St., Wellington on Saturday, February 9th. Rev. Steve Spicer officiating. Visitation with family at the church will be from 10 am to 11am prior to the service.

Reception for family and friends to follow in the church auditorium. Burial of ashes by family in the spring at Albury Cemetery, Ameliasburgh.

Memorial donations to Prince Edward County Hospital Foundation or P.E.C. Relay for Life would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Ainsworth Funeral Home.

Online condolences and donations at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

DEATHS

YOUNG, Grace (nee Woodall)

Passed away at home with her loved ones by her side on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Grace Young, in her 80th year.

Predeceased by her husband Ross, daughter Margaret and son Kevin. Dearly loved by her children Allan (Norma), Larry, Carol (Gary), Betty (Dan), Steven and son-in-law Ray. Survived by brother Harold (Doris), sisters-in-law Sheila, Eleanor and Barb. Loved and cherished by her grandchildren Kirk, Amanda, Ryan, Adam, Michael, Natalie, Jason, Jessica, Phillip, John and Lilly and by great-grandchildren Serenity, Kayden and Kennedy.

She will be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends, especially her life-long dear friend Dorothy Kemp. Mrs. Young rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Friends called on Thursday evening, January the 31st from 6 until 8 p.m.

Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Friday, February 1st at 11 a.m. Spring Interment at Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

(Cheques only, please). On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

LANSDOWN, Edward George

Passed away on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.

Edward George Lansdown, born July 26th, 1935 in Paddington, London, England and sent to Isle of Wight during the blitz. Beloved son of the late Kathleen and Percy Lansdown.

Loving husband of Mary Lansdown (nee Bell) and the late Maureen Cook. Dear father of Stephen (Maya), Andrew (Kimberly), Hillary and Melody and predeceased by son Victor.

Beloved stepfather of Dawn (Andrew) and Amber (Dave).

Remembered by his grandchildren Philip, Heather, Hayden, Brynn, Faryn, James, John, Sandy, Kim, Curtis and Sydney.

Survived by his sister Violet (Ray) Eales and many nieces and nephews in England and Canada.

Predeceased by brothers Leslie, Harold (killed in Burma), Stan and sisters Cath and Iris Walsinger. Edward worked as a driver for Robert Simpsons as a parcel driver and then for the TTC as a bus driver.

Thank you to all who helped Mary to care for Ed. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Edward’s life will take place on Saturday, February 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellington on the Lake Rec Centre. Refreshments to follow the service. Rev. Phil Hobbs and Rev. William and Romilda Powell officiating.

Memorial Donations to the Storehouse Foodbank 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

DEATHS

PARSONSON, Madeline Louise

of R.R. 9 Picton, and passed away at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 in her 77th year.

Beloved wife for 17 years of Anthony Derek (Tony) Parsonson.

Dear mother of Martin Cournoyea of Belleville, William Cournoyea (Jamie) of Priceville, Dennis Cournoyea (Michelle) of Trenton, Joseph Cournoyea (Paula) of Picton and Reg Cournoyea (Katherine) of Alliston. Dear stepmother of Wendy Derry of Toronto. Survived by her sisters Mary and Helen of Nova Scotia. Louise was loved by her several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and by her niece Patsy of Lower Sackville Nova Scotia. In keeping with Louise's wishes, cremation has taken place. An interment will be held at a later date at McGrath's Cove, Nova Scotia. Donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated. Quinte Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. 613-962-7900.

MINAKER, Joan G.

Peacefully, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Friday February 1, 2013, Joan Minaker (nee Hicks), at the age of 80.

Beloved wife of the late Clifford Lewis Minaker. Dear sister of Mary Lou Cory and loved aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Minaker rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton.

613476-5571. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Thursday February 7 at 11 am. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating. Spring Interment in Cressy Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Thursday morning from 10 am. until Service time.

FUNERAL HOME

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TRIPP-MCQUAID, Brenda Elizabeth

On February 1st, 2013, at Prince Edward County Memorial, surrounded by her loyal friends and loving family. Loving mom of Joshua and Braydon, amazing first born daughter of Terrylee and Gary Davidson, precious and only sister of Elisha MacDonald and dearly loved sister-in-law of Mark. Loving auntie of Justine, Destiny, Noah and Jayda. Cherished granddaughter of Richard and Colleen Kozmanuk. Loved by numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Loyal and dear friend to many and deeply loved by Pam and Lindsey. Brenda rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.

Family received friends on Monday, February 4th from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service was held at Picton United Church on Tuesday, February 5th, at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations “In Trust to the Children’s Education” would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

DEATH

PALMER, Betty

Entered into rest after a short illness at West Lake Terrace on Monday, January 28th, 2013 Betty Palmer (formerly of the Carriage House Retirement Residence) in her 91st year.

Loving wife of the late Doug Palmer. Beloved mother of Dennis Palmer (Karen) and Lynn Evans (Bob). Dear grandmother of Jennifer O’Brien (Greg) and Krista Stever (Jamie) and great grandmother of Evan O’Brien and Bradley Stever. Survived by her sister-in-law Goldie Palmer and her nieces Barbara Stinson and Diane Fraser. Predeceased by her brothers Robert and Howard Hall and sister Helen Dainard. Betty’s kindness and generosity will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Friends called at the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON on Friday, February 1st from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service in the chapel on Saturday, February 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated.

Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the CNIB would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

OFFICIAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the estate of Wendy Joanne McConnell, late of the Town of Picton in the County of Prince Edward, who died October 16, 2011, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 15th day of March, 2013, thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Picton this 21st day of January, 2013.

Colleen June Ferguson, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitor, HURLEY & WILLIAMS LLP, 199 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Attention: Christopher D. Williams PH: 613-476-3241

Request for Proposal Website Redesign 2013-CSF-03 The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward is inviting qualified individuals or companies to submit a Website Redesign proposal.

Proposal documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at 280 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton Ontario K0K 2T0 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time Monday to Friday.

Submissions must be delivered to the Clerks Department at 332 Main Street, Picton Ontario, K0K 2T0 no later than: 2:00 p.m. (local time) February 25th, 2013 All projects have been posted on the County website: http://www.pecounty.on.ca/purchasing.html The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and also reserves the right to accept any proposal other than the lowest proposal.

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DEATH

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

DEATH

ANTIQUE & MODERN AUCTION SALE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS

Son, husband, father, ‘Poppa’, Elder and Loyal Friend went home peacefully at his home with family by his side, he went to sleep with us and is now Home with our Lord. From the moment he was given the news in February of 2012, he never had a sad time about his mesothelioma - God made his plan on January 13, 1943 for his date of return and this was it, January 9, 2013, four days short of his 3 score years and 10.

Much loved husband and best friend for 47 years 2 months 3 days of Nicholle (Nikki) (nee Thielman) and very, very proud father of daughter Angela (Thomas William (Bill) Minard, sons, Daniel (Tracy McDonald) Loney and Jason (fiancee Angel Gollogly) Loney - proudest ‘Poppa’ of Miss Stevi Minard, Mstr Xaden Loney (Jason) and MIss Mackenzie and Mstr Aidan Loney (Dan) and ‘adopted’ daughter Melanie (nee Clark) Nash (Ray) and Poppa for Mstr Cooper and Ray’s girls, Lindsay and Jenna. He is truly missed by his mother Evelyn Middleton and his brother Garry Middleton (predeceased by father George Middleton and sister Fay (Middleton) Hicks). Left too is brother-in-law Don Hicks and niece Andrea (Hicks) Calvert (Aaron), greatniece Madeline and greatnephew Benjamin. He will be missed by brother-in-law Peter Thielman and wife Carol, nephews, Derek (Karina), Ryan (Amy) and Devan (Amanda) Thielman. Predceased by sisterin-law Toni Thielman and left to miss him are his niece Alison Thielman-Lynn, husband Jarrod and great-nieces Misses Morgan and Sydney Lynn, nephews, Justin and Darrin Thielman. He was predeceased by his in-laws, Peter Thielman Sr. and Cozette (Felton) Thielman. Left too are Gerry’s many cousins who were more like brothers and sisters, Doug, Cal, Gord and Dale Loney and Nancy Clark, Gloria Hayes, Carol Cherneskie, Patricia Loney and Diana Markle and John Leavitt and their families.

Visitation was held from 6pm8pm on Friday, January 11th and 3pm-7pm on Saturday, January 12th at the McGlade Funeral Home, 78 Centre Street, Deseronto and the Service was held on Sunday, January 13th at 3pm at the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer. Gerry is a retiree of over 40 years employment at Invista (Dupont), Volunteer Firefighter at Dupont/Invista, Napanee and Deseronto Fire Departments and Clerk of Session of the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer. More than just special thanks to Dr. J. Doug Alkenbrack for his tender care and his nurse Kathy. God sent us many angels - too many to list here. Donations to the Candian Cancer Society and or the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcgladefuneralhome.com

Suddenly at his home (Toronto) on Sunday February 3rd, 2013, Formerly of the County at the age of 39. Beloved son of Wendy Snider (Carl) and David Mackay (Noreen). Dear brother of Jeremy (Enid) of Picton and Jennifer Delgado (Ruben) of Waterloo. Sadly missed by his niece and nephew Penelope and Xavier. A memorial service will be held at the Picton United Church on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit with the family on Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Anne Marie Jones to officiate. If desired, donations may be made to the Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario, please note on cheque in memory of Chris Mackay.

(Cheques only please).

“Christopher was an inspiration to all who knew him.”

Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

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Wellington splits its home-and-home series with Newmarket Abrams praises opponents for effort Friday Jason Parks

Staff writer

For the first time in more than a month, the Wellington Dukes allowed more than two goals in a game.

And, for the first time in nearly a month, the locals tasted defeat.

The club's impressive nine-game winning streak came to a screeching halt on Friday evening as the Newmarket Hurricanes got a measure of revenge, downing the Dukes 4-2.

In the opener of the homeand-home series, Wellington travelled to Newmarket Thursday and blanked the Canes 3-0.

The split gives Wellington (26-21-3) 55 points through 50 games, good enough for sixth place and one point behind fifth-place Whitby who has three games in hand on the Dukes.

If the season ended today, Wellington would lock up with the Kingston Voyageurs in a delicious post -season septet that could provide an avenue of revenge for the locals against the club that unceremoniously bounced them last season.

But, with a handful of games left to play, those seedings are up in the air and Wellington, with another role prior to the culmination of the 2012-2013 campaign, could wind up in fifth and

take on Newmarket in the opening round of the OJHL's North-East Conference playoffs.

Dukes’ coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the winning streak, which came on the heels of a November slump, came from a combination of factors.

“The streak had a lot to do with us getting healthy and refreshed after the Christmas break, playing well and the players taking responsibility and being held accountable to each other for their defensive play,” Abrams said.

Unfortunately, Newmarket capitalizing on a couple of rare defensive breakdowns allowed the visitors to be victorious on Friday.

The Canes shot out to a 41 lead through two periods of play and while Wellington would mount a decent comeback attempt and to cut the margin in half, the Canes skated away with two points.

Abrams said the Newmarket club, involved in a dog fight for first place in the North division, were the hungrier team early in the game on Friday evening.

“They really played well,” Abrams said of the Hurricanes. “They are fighting for fist place in their division and the second seed in the playoffs and they played a great road game. They are a great road time and they deserved full credit for the win. We played well in the back half of the game but it was too little, too late.”

Down a pair, Jake Marchment opened Wellington's

TiPPing PoinT Wellington Dukes leading scorer Craig Campbell readies himself to redirect a shot during the third period Friday’s game while under the watchful eye of Newmarket defender Lori Goldenberg . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

scoring in the second period with a power-play blast at 9:11 with help from Jan Kaminksy and Spencer Turcotte to make it 2-1.

But Newmarket got that goal back just over two minutes later and increased their lead to a field goal on Daniel Leavens' second of the contest at 14:10.

In the third, Wellington threw every thing but the

kitchen sink at Newmarket starter Lucas Peressini and Kaminsky did light the lamp on one of Wellington's 20 shots in the period, but it wasn't enough to keep Wellington's streak in tact.

On Thursday night, Abrams described the game as a reversal of Friday night's action.

Hayden Lavigne stopped all 33 Newmarket shots in

posting his second straight shutout and fellow rookie Marchment had a pair of tallies in a 3-0 win.

In spite of being whistled for all five of the minor penalties called in the game, Abrams liked the club's discipline.

Craig Campbell had Wellington's other goal while Turcotte had a pair of assists.

Despite the split, Welling-

ton fans can still cling to hope the club can win four of its last five games and keep its 12 year 30 wins or better streak in tact.

Abrams said the club really hasn't talked about it.

“We haven't been discussing it,” Abrams said.

“Obviously, we're really proud of it and we want to keep it going but at the end of the day if we can't get there, then we will say we've won at least 26 games in the past dozen years and that's fine too. I'm sure some of the players are well of it, but we haven't really talked about it.”

Wellington will have a week off leading up into Friday's game with Cobourg.

“We'll have a whole week to get ready and it's the first time we've had this luxury and it's nice,” Abrams said, adding the club is healthy for the first time in a while.

“We're in the right frame of mind, the key is to get back on the winning track, playing solid hockey, getting everyone involved and feeling good. Staying healthy and playing good defensive hockey,” Abrams said.

‘Round' the Roc: Wellington hosts Stouffville on Sunday and winds up the regular season hosting Kingston (Feb. 15), Lindsay (Feb. 17) and Whitby (Feb. 22)...Campbell leads the team in scoring with 50 points (27 goals + 23 assists) in 40 games. Kyle Paat is the top blueline point getter with 29 points (4+25). Campbell and Matt LaRose were named the club's player and goaltender of the month for January, respectfully.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Jury finds Markwell guilty of manslaughter; sentencing hearing in April A Bloomfield man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the stabbing death of his roommate and best friend.

A jury of six men and six women arrived at the verdict that found Lawrence Markwell was guilty of stabbing his friend and roommate Thomas McCormick sometime around midnight May 1, 2012 after about a day of deliberation.

Prince Edward County Crown attorney Jodi Whyte had been seeking conviction on a second-degree murder charge but the jury found provocation in Markwell's actions and found him guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

After the verdict, Whyte called the decision to convict Markwell “a just result.”

“It really was a sad situation all around,” Whyte told the Gazette Tuesday. “You have these two men whose lives had deteriorated terribly and, as a result, you've got two families that are saying what happened to our brothers? You've got one who is dead and the other is going to jail.”

Markwell will appear before Justice John Johnston on April 2 at 10:30 for sentencing.

In her closing arguments Wednesday morning, Defence counsel Ruth Roberts said the story of Larry Markwell and Tom McCormick starts on April 30, 2012 or even before.

The two men lived together, paid bills together, drank together and fought and sometimes, those fights, in which the majority McCormick was the aggressor, turned ugly.

Evidence provided in the trial showed this habitual pattern of drinking to excess and physical altercations in which Markwell took the brunt.

“Why did he stay living this way? Like most people stay past the point where they should leave a bad situation because is was convenient and Tom McCormick was the closest thing to a best friend Larry Markwell had,” Roberts said.

In her submission, Roberts said it was possible that earlier in the day April 30, 2012 there were telltale signs of things to come that night.

Drinking bottles of wine along the Millennium Trail that afternoon, Markwell noticed McCormick was “getting more of a buzz” than normal.

In a grocery store some time later, McCormick witnessed Markwell giving money to a common acquaintance and became incensed.

McCormick, upset and angry, grabbed the women's shopping cart and demanded to know what the money was for.

Despite trying to assure McCormick it was $20 for tobacco, the deceased is heard telling Markwell that “That deserves a shot in the head and you are getting a shot in the head.”

Later that night, Markwell would be getting four staples in his scalp from a shot he received.

Roberts brought up the issue of a broom with a broken handle that had blood on the end of it.

OPP officers handling the forensic identification of the scene photographed the possible makeshift weapon that appears to have blood on the broom end, but the item is never seized and the blood is never tested or swabbed.

According to Roberts, in-

chief testimony from the Crown that showed Markwell's blood in a half-dozen locations inside the home on 51 Stanley Street and that suggests a struggle.

Roberts also made mention of the 911 tape where Markwell made mention that McCormick had attacked him and Markwell said a number of times “No more, No More.”

“Larry Markwell is telling why he took out the knife,” Roberts said. “I would suggest Larry Markwell was fighting for his life that night, to stop the beating and he stabbed Tom McCormick in the throat, missing cartilage and bone but nicking an artery.”

Roberts mentioned testimony from paramedic Bill Elsasser that treated Markwell at the scene and in the ambulance on the way to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in which Elsasser described Markwell as being “emotionally distraught” “I would suggest he was having a hard time comprehending what had happened,” Roberts said.

“Larry Markwell is an unsophisticated man, probably an alcoholic by his own admission and on April 30, was going through the worst thing anyone could ever go through.”

“The shot in the head that he was told was coming had been delivered and something had changed in that house that evening and he was fighting for his life.”

In her closing submission, Whyte called the case a complicated situation in which she was required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Larry Markwell intended to kill Tom McCormick or injure him so that death was probable.

“What happened here was not an accident and it was not self defence,” Whyte said of the events of April 30, 2012.

In recordings, Whyte reminded the jury that Markwell told whoever was listening that he took out his knife and stabbed him in his jugular.

“He didn't say I think or I may have, he said I did,” Whyte said.

Judging by blood spatters and patterns on the edged weapon, Whyte contested that Markwell held the knife combat style, and in way that he would be able to plunge the knife into McCormick's neck.

Whyte said the pathological and expert testimony provided during the Crown's submissions showed that the gash to the left thumb of Markwell was a defensive wound from an attack he couldn't recall.

Whyte contended that Markwell visited the bathroom after he awoke from being struck, and, seeing the blood coming from his head, decided to attack his best friend while standing in the bathroom.

“The assault had stopped but the anger hadn't,” Whyte said, adding that the jury should not confuse Markwell's memory of the night of the incident and what he was thinking in the moment.

Whyte said the Crown's case has to rely on evidence based on theory and it is a theory since only Markwell and McCormick were in the house at the time.

“This theory has strong support,” Whyte said.

According to Whyte, this theory explains that Markwell emerged from the bathroom after being hit in the head and lunges at

McCormick who is undressing in the kitchen and still has one sock on.

“Make no mistake,” Whyte told the jury. “He did what he did and he couldn’t have not not known the consequences.”

While on the stand, Whyte asked Markwell during cross examination if he was afraid of his roommate and if he ever thought McCormick would cause him harm.

To both questions, Markwell said he was not afraid of McCormick and did not think he would cause him harm.

On one of the audio tapes, Markwell can be heard asking aloud 'Why did you push me?'

Whyte interpreted that to be “Why did you push me to the point I had to stab you?”

“Don't decide this case on sympathy,” Whyte asked the jury. “Because Larry Markwell is remorseful after the fact doesn't show you what he was thinking at the time.”

Whyte said in the audio recordings from both the 911 calls in which he told operators he had just killed his best friend and the recording made by an OPP officer with Markwell's consent in the hours after he was taken into custody, the defendant said he was never afraid and all of his words on both recordings are about anger and remorse, but not a single word about fear.

“He had money in his pocket and nothing was keeping Larry Markwell from walking out of there and getting help but he didn't because he wasn't afraid,” Whyte said.

The crown also mentioned a fight between the two earlier in the evening when Prince Edward OPP were called by neighbours due to the wild brawl involving the two in their driveway.

“After that fight, Mr. Markwell is heard by neighbours to say to Tom McCormick 'You're going to (...) get it.',” Whyte said.

“This was the toxic dance between the two. Larry Markwell was not a victim, he was not suffering from

Stockholm Syndrome, they were doing the same thing they did all the time. This was their life,” Whyte said.

Whyte explained to the jury that self defence comes about when someone is repelling an assault or an impending assault and provocation is something unexpected happening, the response to which has to be immediate, “Where you can cool off, you are required to do so. But in the bathroom, rumination is happening, Larry Markwell's actions coming out of the bathroom at Tom McCormick were done in anger and revenge and those are not reasons for self defence.”

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Company to stage farce as its entry in Eastern Ontario Drama League festival

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Ministry team offers list of 10 compliance requirements, recommendations â&#x2013; With respect to governance, it noted that while steps were taken to deal with the allegations of sexual abuse on a case-by-case basis, there did not appear to be a comprehensive plan regarding how to deal with those cases in short- and longer-terms.

It was also noted the board of directors did not appear to be receiving the information it needed to exercise its responsibilities for governance, oversight, and risk management, nor did it appear to have a risk management plan for addressing the allegations of abuse or its provisional foster care licence. In fact, it was noted elsewhere in the report "some board members learned of the allegations of sexual abuse in foster homes through the media."

The interviewing process included 17 of 34 youth in the society's foster homes as well as one youth on extended care. No youth under age four or having developmental delays or communications disorders were included and only one youth was included who had been the subject of recent OPP investigations.

It also included seven foster parents operating homes among the 36 open foster homes, 13 of the agency's 30 staff members including its executive director, all supervisors and a cross section of the front-line staff, as well as two board members and four representatives of the OPP â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two detectives, a sergeant, and acting sergeant.

The majority of the youth said they had good relationships with their workers and foster parents.

Some expressed concern about home meetings not offering them an appropriate level of privacy to address their concerns. Others feared telling their workers details for fear of repercussion.

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Through interviews with staff and through file reviews, there were several points of concern identified.

Among them... â&#x2013; Child abuse investigation reports were partially sealed and there didn't appear to be a standard approach to indicate an investigation occurred, its outcome and the rational for that outcome, and the follow up required. â&#x2013; It was not always clear why an allegation was verified or not verified and the decision-making process leading up to those decisions. â&#x2013; Staff offered conflicting reports about how those decisions were made. â&#x2013; In several cases, foster parents were not scrutinized properly and it took months for analysis and evaluation as well as security checks with with external agencies to be completed.

While portions of the file review of foster homes were blacked out, the report indicated evidence in a file of 11 alleged incidents including allegations of sexual molestation made by children. Reviewers noted two of the allegations appeared to be investigated and neither was verified. The rationale for the decisions was not recorded.

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The review team met with the society's executive director and a supervisor Dec. 9, where it indicated no immediate safety concerns were identified through the review. On Dec. 22, the ministry met with the board to

share its preliminary findings. At that time, it identified its concerns and asked the board to develop a highlevel action plan by Jan. 6.

The report indicates that planning has taken place and the society has since moved to amalgamate with the Highland Shores Children's Aid Society, adopting its board chair Darcey French and executive director Mark Kartusch as its new leadership team.

In a December press conference, Kartusch offered an apology on behalf of the society and pledged to take concrete steps to bring it into full compliance.

In its conclusion, the review team offered a list of 10 requirements and recommendations for the society to follow. The requirements include... â&#x2013; Taking action immediately to ensure every foster or resource home is in compliance with licencing requirements by April 27 and ensuring resource staff have appropriate training to understand those requirements. â&#x2013; Reviewing and revising policies and procedures for foster and resource homes based on the Child and Family Services Act to develop best resources in consultation with other societies. â&#x2013; Initiating a plan for thirdparty integrated file review to determine current levels of compliance with child protection standards for foster car. Further, taking steps to achieve full compliance. â&#x2013; Developing a risk-management plan to address the impact of sexual abuse allegations or findings in foster care in the short- and longterm on all complainants and victims as well as for staff. This would include debriefing, a communications strategy, and a support system.

The recommendations include... â&#x2013; Developing a plan for ongoing liaison and support for the Foster Family Association with the executive director, supervisor, and board levels. â&#x2013; Developing a plan to

review, revise, and implement policies and procedures in consultation with other society its protection services including requirements related to investigation of foster homes and record-keeping practices reflecting continuity of information and improved communications. â&#x2013; Developing a strategy to increase the capacity of the board to exercise its role. n Engaging expertise to assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of a work plan for implementations of recommendations and directives from the operational review, licencing reviews, and Crown ward reviews. â&#x2013; Establishing a plan with clear timelines to address

existing conflicts within the organization to establish more effective working relationships.

Concurrently, developing policies and practices to encourage collaboration and co-ordination to foster holistic approaches

to meet children's needs. â&#x2013; Reviewing administrative practices regarding data management to determine the extent they provide accurate information for planning and decision-making purposes.

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