Picton Gazette February 9, 2017

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It seems to be the universal aspect parents and community leaders are asking for when it comes to potential consolidation of Prince Edward County elementary schools and the request was certainly impressed upon Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board officials at the first Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) public information meeting Wednesday night.

Close to 200 concerned parents, municipal officials and leaders, business owners and church leaders crowded PECI's large gymnasium to patiently hear from board officials about the ARC process and why the local public school board was deeming it necessary to close a number of local elementary facilities and create a Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility at the secondary school.

Then it was the parents turn to unload three months of doubt, skepticism and anger upon Board officials whose initial concept is to close Queen Elizabeth, Pinecrest Memorial, Sophiasburgh (2018) and consolidate those institutions at PECI and to close Kente by 2020 and consolidate that school plus those graduating Grade 6 at Massassaga-Rednersville at a new facility in Wellington that will replace C.M.L Snider.

To describe the collective mindset of concerned parents that PECI would be ready to accept Kindergarten to Grade 8 learners

SPARTAN SUPPORT Emerson and Weston Byford of Sophiasburgh Central School show their support for their school and all schools in Prince Edward County under threat of consolidation at the first public ARC meeting Wednesday evening at PECI. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

by the start of the 2017-2018 school year as abject doubtfulness would be a gross understatement.

What might happen to businesses and real estate values in

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these affected communities is a major concern that was voiced.

Bussing routes and commute times are also at the forefront of most parents’ minds.

But based on the board's current fiscal position, the number of current and projected students in the system and the direction of the Ministry of Education, it's

clear the board needs to chart a course correction of some kind.

Kim Horrigan, the board’s manager of planning walked attendees at Wednesday night's

meeting through the ARC process and why the board felt it necessary to broach this step.

Based on current data and projections gathered by the board, the public school group is expecting an overall decline in enrolment over the next ten years.

For a school board that receives the bulk of its funding from the ministry on a per-pupil basis, that consistent dwindling of students is a problem.

“Less students means less teachers, less educational assistants, less staff and less money to spend on programming,” Horrigan said. “It also means less funding for facility needs including heating, cleaning and maintenance.”

The double whammy of declining enrolment means the board is paying funds to maintain space it doesn't utilize.

The only school in the ARC that looks to have a somewhat reasonable utilization rate (available space divided by usage) is Kente at 65 per cent.

C.M.L. Snider (58 per cent), Pinecrest Memorial (50 per cent), Queen Elizabeth (48 per cent) and Sophiasburgh (44 per cent) are all struggling with their lowest enrolments in history.

At 43 per cent, PECI's utilization rate is amongst the lowest in the board's catchment area in terms of secondary schools and one would have to wonder what the future might hold for the facility if doesn't receive an influx of students via consolidation in the coming years.

These issues are all compounded by the approaching tsunami of crumbling infrastructure.

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Mayor says ROMA conference provided opportunity for productive dialogue Quaiff participates in 17 meetings over course of weekend, including direct audience with Premier Wynne CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Talk surrounding the proposed consolidation of local schools was among the most important takeaways from this year's Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.

A delegation of County representatives including Mayor Robert Quaiff, chief administrative officer James Hepburn and councillors Barry Turpin and Bill Roberts attended the conference last week.

Quaiff said he attended about 17 meetings total during the three-day conference.

Those included a meeting with Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter, where the Prince Edward County representatives were joined by Hastings County Warden and Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney and Belleville Mayor Taso Christopher. Quaiff said it was a productive meeting.

Later, he had a chance to speak one-on-one with Premier Kathleen Wynne regarding school closures. “She had spoken to the delegation at ROMA explaining that the school closures across Ontario are significant, I mean, there are going to be 600 of them and she would expect that the municipalities and the school boards would

have conversations,� said Quaiff. “I proposed to her that the school boards are an agency of the province and that she and the minister of education should be reaching out to the school boards saying they want us to have conversations, not just meeting the one time we did and calling it a done deal.�

Quaiff said the County asked for a moratorium on school closures until more research can be done on the potential impacts to the community and the local economy. “If you start closing rural schools you're going to kill that community,� he said.

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Quaiff said Wynne was receptive of the comments. When he returned home, he was contacted

by Karen Pitre, special advisor to the premier on community hubs.

He said municipal officials are gathering information in preparation for a conference call with Pitre to discuss the issues in detail.

Quaiff reiterated the closures are one of the most pressing local issues and more discussion should take place. “We need to slow that process down and we need to be more actively involved in it, not just a couple of meetings where decisions are made,� he said. “There has to be a bigger opportunity to sit down and discuss potential uses instead of just closures and new schools.�

He said being contacted by the premier's advisor appears to be a positive sign.

The County delegation also met with transportation minister Steven Del Duca. Quaiff said municipal representatives stressed the potential impacts upcoming bridge reconstructions could have on the County. The Skyway Bridge, Norris-Whitney Bridge, and the Murray Canal swing bridge on County Rd. 64 are all slated for construction work. “We just don't want them all being done at the same time,�

Quaiff said.

The municipality has stressed to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) the economic impact even one prolonged bridge closure could have on the municipality, Quaiff said. A report presented to council in October last year indicated an average of 3,540 vehicles cross the Skyway Bridge in both directions each day. About 650 are commuters. The report said if even one third of the remaining vehicles were tourism related, the closure could cost the municipal economy $25 million annually.

The County also asked the MTO to download a portion of Hwy. 33 from the west end of Picton to the traffic circle. Quaiff said the municipality is having diffi-

MEETINGS WRAP Mayor Robert Quaiff, seen here at last Wednesday’s ARC meeting, and a County delegration wrapped up a busy few days of meetings at last week’s ROMA conference. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

culty securing the necessary permits from the ministry to allow entrance and exit onto Hwy 33. “The MTO needs 800 metres from one entrance or exit to the next and we're right around 700.�

Quaiff said there is potential for 2-3 major business relocations, as well as a large residential development of approximately 300 to 350 residential units along the stretch. “We have some potential development activity going on there and we're having a very difficult time obtaining an entrance and exit permit through them,� said Quaiff. “I know you don't see too many municipalities asking the province to download provincial highways, but in this particular case we need to have the flexibility so we can further develop.�

Quaiff said the County delegation indicated to the MTO they

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Additionally, the County delegation met with Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. Quaiff said the county representatives discussed the farm tax ratio and whether or not the minister would be revisiting the issue given the increases in the assessed value of farmland. “We talked about that at great length,� said Quaiff.

He said they also discussed the return of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program and various levels of funding for infrastructure and new water and wastewater capital projects.

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Drake’s Barn Burner raises more than $8,000 for Community Food Centres Canada Toronto chefs defeat Montreal contingent on Wellington ice JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Since 1967, the heart of La Belle Province has always seemed to have Toronto the Good's number when it comes to the great frozen game.

On Saturday, some great chefs from the Big Smoke served notice that their city was tops when it comes to culinary creationists carrying curved hockey sticks.

A team of chefs from Toronto's most elite and trendy restaurants topped their Montreal counterparts 6-2 in a charity hockey game held at the Essroc Arena in support of Community Food Centres Canada.

In total, over $8,000 was raised for the group that partners organizations across Canada to create centres that bring people together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food.

Bill Simpson, chief development officer of Drake Hotel Properties, said the initial idea of getting together and having an exhibition hockey game between the groups was the brainchild of Drake corporate executive chef Ted Corrado.

With Canada celebrating it's 150th birthday in 2017, Drake Hotel Properties are hosting three or four events this year and the charity hockey game was the first of these celebrations.

“Obviously, there's a huge rivalry between the two cities when it comes to hockey and that extends to cuisine and the rivalry has blossomed over the last 10-12 years thanks to the advent of the The Food Network,” Simpson explained.

With a host of chefs getting together in the off hours (either mid-morning or very late at night) and playing in pick up leagues, the idea of creating an annual event that would see teams representing each city face off for a good cause slowly came together.

Simpson said Drake was a big believer in bringing people together to share in the sense of community, culture and hospitality while celebrating food.

“We picked the county because we have this beautiful location on the shores of Lake Ontario and its the half-way point between the two cities,” Simpson explained.

A whole host of events took place surrounding the hockey game including a family skate at Wellington's outdoor rink.

Conn Smythe Trophy winner and all-time Montreal Canadiens great Ken Dryden put on his blades and took a few spins on the ice, thrilling fans of all generations.

The game featured a return to Wellington by three-time Stanley Cup winner Mike Krushelnyski who ran the Toronto Grinders bench while

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Dryden staffed the Montreal Mashers.

Prince Edward County must be growing on Krushelnyski as the former Toronto Maple Leaf and Edmonton Oiler was here in December to take part in an NHL alumni game also at Essroc Arena.

Also appearing were Cana-

dian women's national team members Jayna Hefford and Jamie Lee Rattray but the biggest ovation was saved for Canadian Women's Hockey League all-star and local product Jess Jones, who also took part in the game.

Joining Jones was her sister Cailey who was a standout for

the PECI Panthers OFSAA girls hockey consolation squad in 2015.

Well over 300 people attended the game which featured pop up concession stands with several renowned chefs creating snacks that were included with the price of the $20 ticket.

Included in the sponsorship of the game were Lot 40 Canadian Whiskey and Moosehead Lager.

“You've got hockey, rye, beer, good food and good people and it doesn't get any more Canadian than that,” Simpson said.

After the event, the Drake Devonshire was the setting for a strolling dinner where players, fans and the like were able to congregate and rehash the spirited contest.

In terms of the Drake Devonshire's operation, Simpson said the hotel and restaurant has become a beacon in Prince Edward County.

“We certainly don't take credit for it but we like our role as a catalyst in the community,” Simpson said.

A bridge spanning Lane Creek and connecting with the western portion of the property is expected to be erected later this year.

Simpson also mentioned his company had acquired a nearby property to the west of the current footprint and the hope is to

increase the number of accommodations once the proper zoning is in place.

“We are looking at adding a hot tub and sauna,” Simpson said. “Every year we planning on hosting an intriguing event and we are going to try to do something to further develop the property.”

Simpson concurred with this corner's assessment that the Drake Devonshire was appeal-

ing to both a wide range of locals and visitors.

“We think we offer a great level of hospitality whether you are in Prince Edward County, Toronto, Montreal or Lisbon, Portugal. We know in the winter time here it isn't as busy but we've stayed open and customers have been supporting us,” Simpson offered. “In the summer, it's a barn burner every night.”

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Visitor services program set to launch County formally replaces Chamber as tourism information provider CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

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A news release issued by the municipality this week says the program will help the County do a better job of connecting visitors with tourist information.

The program will see the development of eight visitor information hot spots, tourism ambassador training, a new tourism website, and a distribution system for print materials and better visitor data collection.

Visitor services were a function formerly provided through the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Starting this year the chamber will instead focus on member support services and the municipality will take on visitor services.

Community development director Neil Carbone says in the release the switch will help the municipality present a consistent message no matter how visitors enter the municipality.

“With multiple points of entry to Prince Edward County, moving away from a single visitor centre makes sense from a user perspective,” Carbone says. “Many County businesses have been providing informal visitor services for years and the pilot program will leverage that knowledge and provide the resources and training for staff to be even more successful.”

For this year eight areas of the municipality have been

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identified as ideal locations to participate in the program.

Entry points, downtowns and popular tourist destinations were targeted. The pilot will include the five primary downtowns of Consecon, Rossmore, Wellington, Bloomfield, and Picton. It will also include Sandbanks Provincial Park, the Glenora Ferry, and the Skyway Bridge. The municipality has tapped a business or partner within each of the areas to participate. These include Emm's Restaurant in Consecon, Rossmore Stop, Three Dog Winery near County Rd. 49, the Glenora Ferry, the Wellington Museum, downtown Bloomfield, the Picton library, and Sandbanks.

The release says the pilot will allow the municipality to gather relevant information and customer data in order to evaluate the project with visitor information being collected at each of the hot spots to further inform the County's marketing plans.

The new-look visitor services will also include tourism ambassador training that has

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The training is mandatory for hot spot staff and, one completed, a certificate will be issued by Loyalist College and the municipality. The program will be made available at a subsidized rate to local businesses that wish to provide county-specific customer training to their staff.

The training is expected to roll out in April and May. Councillor and community and economic development commission chair Bill Roberts says in the release that increased tourism — in the order of 700,000 plus visitors each year — has pushed the municipality to find creative solutions to serve them.

“The hope is that this project will address the increasing needs of the visitor while partnering with local businesses and organization,” says Roberts.

Along with the new program comes a new tourism web site and print materials. The tourism website is expected to launch this spring at www.visitthecounty.ca and a new distribution system for print materials will deliver relevant information to each hot spot. Distribution is expected to begin in mid-April and will give tourism operators a chance buy-in to the low-cost system.

The Chamber will no longer be promoted as an information centre, but will continue to be open to the public, will continue to produce its red map, and will continue to sit on the community and economic development commission. Chamber executive director Emily Cowan says the transition will ultimately help the chamber better serve its membership.

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Splash pad fundraising walkathon set for March 25 Community drive within $50,000 of construction target CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Residents may be seeing fundraising forms circulating for the Picton splash pad in the near future.

The splash pad committee will be hosting a walkathon fundraiser for the Picton splash pad at the Wellington and District Community Centre on March 25 from 1-4 p.m.

Splash pad committee cochair Susan Quaiff said the committee wants to get children involved in the project and give them a chance to contribute.

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contributing to the final bit of funding that we need to accomplish this,” she said.

The committee must raise $250,000 by April 1 in order to proceed with construction and have the site ready to for the

July 1 Canada 150 celebrations.

Quaiff said Walk-a-thon pledge forms are being distributed to interested kids through the Hub Child and Family Centre's Prince Edward County sites and through the organization's before- and after-school programs. Quaiff said anyone else who is interested in participating can contact her directly.

She said the walkathon is seen as a good way to get kids involved while also promoting physical activity. She's hoping the event promotes a culture of physical activity that will relate when the finished product is unveiled this summer.

“It's all about physical activity for me, getting children out and getting them active,” said Quaiff. “This sort of kicks off what I hope we will see at the splash pad when it's built too — it's a great activity area for children to come to and enjoy.”

She said neighbours, friends

and family can pledge a dollar amount per lap to support the cause. Quaiff said the event offers a good chance for the community to show they support the project.

“That kind of community engagement is really important for this project and for us to know the community is behind this and wanting something like this locally,” she said While the event is targeted toward kids, she said the Walka-thon is something the whole community can get behind.

“Certainly adults can take it on as well and do laps too,” she said. “I know it's probably a lofty goal, but I'm hoping for 100 walkers for that day so that we can get out there and support the splash pad.”

Walkers can register with Quaiff by contacting 613-8473498 or email at susanquaiff@gmail.com.

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The project aims to improve water quality using conventional approaches to treat the stormwater, which currently drains, untreated, directly into Marsh Creek and then to Picton Bay (Bay of Quinte). The project is a cooperative effort between Environment Canadaʼs Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Ministry of the Environmentʼs Canada-Ontario Agreement for the Great Lakes, The County of Prince Edward, and Quinte Conservation Authority.

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Rural communities must band together to maintain sustainability

THERE’S a common refrain in these parts those people in rural areas of Canada and Ontario are becoming increasingly governed by those in cities who have little appreciation for their different way of life — that notion is at the heart of a local judicial review about Ontario’s Green Energy Act, for example — and it’s hard to imagine that trend is going to reverse itself.

Recently released census data shows that close to one-third of Canada’s entire population is centered in three cities: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver and some 82 per cent of the entire population now lives in cities that are considered large or medium-sized. Looking at that, one wonders how rural areas are going to be able to keep up and sustain themselves.

With so many policies attributing dollars to growth areas now — and, looking at it from a strict standpoint of spending more tax money where it is created, the policies do make some sense in a vacuum — rural areas are in jeopardy of losing their schools, their hospitals, and their very social networks. When those disappear, it’s hard to promote growth and, ultimately, there’s an even larger burden on the farmers Canadians so desperately need to continue working fertile land free of urban sprawl.

When times are tough on the farm, everyone suffers. Food prices rise,

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Canadians have to look elsewhere for their nutrition, and jobs are at stake.

The great challenge of this generation will be to plan communities that prop up and sustain the rural way of life, rather than seeing bountiful agricultural land as something of a wasted mass outside the city limits.

Strategically, Prince Edward County and eastern Ontario appear to be selling the right things to try to current despite the population and power shift. The idea of attracting people to a rural area where they can explore recreational opportunities, agritourism, and small-town sense of community does tug at the heartstrings of many looking for a change from the big city.

To many, however, that sales job relies on the right infrastructure being in place to convince prospective residents the playing field is equal. Broadband access, top-level health care, good jobs, vibrant schools and community spaces are all important to luring and keeping families here.

Even with great staff and politicians, it’s becoming harder for individual rural communities to keep up. It’s time now, more than ever, for rural municipalities to band together to seek efficiencies, discover shared models for innovation, and ensure there’s a road map beyond the next round of cuts. Creative, collective solutions are needed to sustain a prosperous rural way of life.

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allow for some light tobogganing.In what has been a recall to last winter,this region has seen a departure from sustained brutal cold and accumulating snows. After a bout of rain Tuesday evening, the hill at Delhi Park was once again bare. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Picton’s public utilities commission completed over 3,000 feet of water mains on Church, Owen, Robinson, and Union streets. The new piping eliminated a “dead end” situation and created better water pressure and circulation. n The Picton United Church was filled to its capacity, 1,200 as Gipsy Simon Smith led a mission attended by several Christian denominations. Smith spoke about moments of conversion and revival, supported by Biblical messages. n Stuntman Krikor Kokimian attracted a large audience at Picton harbour as he braved a swim in its icy waters. Later, he met fans at the Regent Theatre while eating ice cream sitting on a block of ice.

1957

n Canadian fruit and vegetable growers called on the federal government to impose tariffs that would prevent American producers from dumping excess crops into Canada at bargain prices. The growers noted that U.S. farmers were benefitting from similar protectionism. n The Picton Badminton Club expected 200 players from across central and eastern Ontario to come to town for a weekend tournament at the Armouries, which was said to have among the best courts in all of the province. n Provincial and federal officials were negotiating Ontario’s participation in the proposed federal health insurance plan that would pay half the cost of health care.

1977

n A proposed expansion at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital came to a halt as the province did not give authorization or financial assistance to proceed, administrator William Cooke said. He added the province’s spending restraints probably would probably limit capital purchases and renovations at the hospital. n Picton councillors directed solicitor Jack Ward to prepare a draft bylaw that would allow individuals to operate small businesses and professional offices within some residential areas within the town. n By a 7-2 margin, Picton councillors agreed to let Quinte Cablevision Ltd. bring its cameras to Town Hall to record and broadcast its monthly meetings.

1997

n Despite the disparity in the size of their respective operations, the school boards for Prince Edward and Hastings counties said they would enter amalgamation as equal partners designing a better system for all involved. n Seaway Answering Service owner Deryk McGrath questioned the legality of Prince Edward County contracting Bell Canada to offer 911 emergency service. He suggested deliberations on the contract in closed session violated the Municipal Act. n Toni Skarcia, the province’s parliamentary secretary for education cancelled a planned meeting in the county due to a workload including a meeting with minister John Snobelen.

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Increased member support would go a long way for Regent Theatre

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QUOTABLE

“There has to be a bigger opportunity to sit down and discuss potential uses instead of just closures and new schools.”

-Mayor Robert Quaiff

LETTERS POLICY

The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, staff, or advertisers.

Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

Vibrant, independent, not-forprofit community theatres have largely disappeared from the North American scene. Fortunately The Regent hasn't.

Make no mistake, there are a number of reasons that Prince Edward County is home to one of the most historic, working theatres in North America.

It is a result of a collaborative community enterprise that includes over 100 dedicated volunteers working 4500 plus hours over the last year.

There are 560 foundation members that have purchased memberships.

The theatre is very fortunate in that it has 70 plus Business Sponsors along with Key Benefactors, Prince Edward County

and the Parrott Foundation.

Added to this is very small, part-time hard-working staff.

Also there is a well qualified board of eight directors whom have set priorities for the future in their strategic plan.

Just to illustrate how vibrant the Regent has been in the past year listed below are a few statistics. Amazingly the theatre has provided this community with 363 days of entertainment with 38,00 people coming through the door. This number includes both local residents and tourists.

A remarkable breadth and depth of entertainment is available. This entertainment includes First-run movies, live theatre and concerts, HD shows

from around the world-opera, theatre, concerts, sports, family movies and events and Cinefest alternative cinema.

As part of the Regent's contribution to the county's cultural and tourism sector $3 million plus of economic value is generated for the county.

I understand that the municipality will decrease its yearly grant of approximately $38,000 to the Regent by $5,000 per year over the next seven years.

This decision makes it even more important that The Regent generates additional revenue. to keep the Theatre viable.

The Regent relies on sponsors and grants but there is a $60,000 to 70,000 gap which must be filled by increasing

memberships.

Presently 2.5 per cent support of the Regent budget comes from member support.

That is not enough to keep it going. Five-per-cent support from membership will provide a balanced budget and allow expanded programming.

Perhaps as county residents and proud of our local magnificent theatre you will consider purchasing a membership or even volunteering a few hours a month.

There are seven different levels of membership starting at $50 ($20 for students),all with very generous free perks .Memberships and brochures are available at the Regent Box office (613-476-8416) or you may

go to theregenttheatre.com for more information.

I cannot think of a more beautiful sight than The Regent lit up at night as you walk or drive along Main St. or approach it coming up Ross St. I think perhaps my thoughts are shared by many residents of the County.

As a point of interest the magnificent "Monarch of Main Street" will be 100 years old next year.

If anyone has questions about the Regent Theatre they may direct them to the general manager Bob Schroen at 613476-7042.

Fran Renoy Picton

Shifting tax load onto farmers will offer negative results for rural economy

The slimmest majority of councillors have made an about turn and decided to take advantage of their opportunity to shift the farm property tax load from 1.6 per cent of the County budget to 1.9 per cent for 2017. The result of this is a 25per-cent tax increase for the average farm family and a windfall benefit of 0.4 per cent to the residential tax payer as the farmland assessments have increased 110 per cent on average.

Contrary to some comments around the horseshoe, there is no precedent for this magnitude of

tax grab as it was possible to drop the tax rate when residential experienced a large assessment increase. If council continues to take this opportunist option, the average farmers property tax bill will have doubled over a four-year period while the farm residence continues at the residential rate as agreed by all.

Some comments about short notice were heard but the facts show otherwise. We held an information meeting to which councillors were invited two years ago where the OFA staff reported on a

study which showed that the farm tax class rate of 25 per cent of residential was paying more than double the cost of the services which were provided to farm property. This was consistent with studies from other locales and was considered acceptable by us. The County itself advertised a meeting for farmers last fall where MPAC gave some heads up about the valuations which they were using.

We were in touch with some councillors as soon as the new assessments arrived and a preliminary staff report on the farmland valu-

ations was sent to council around Nov 9. A detailed staff report for January was requested ahead of the budget session.

Under the proposal that was defeated in the turn about vote at the council meeting, farm taxes would have increased at least 20 percent over the two year period.

This was what we accepted as a compromise solution after a 2016 drought and a four-year drop in commodity prices. No other compromise was offered by council.

The effect of shifting more of the tax load onto farmers just be-

cause council can do so will be negative for rural communities and the whole economy as over 80 per cent of farm sales revenue circulates to pay operating expenses and the rest is used to cover principal payments, capital purchases and family living.

Support for agriculture is a key point in the County's strategic plan but a meaningful follow through is lacking. Let's work for fair taxation starting in 2018.

John Thompson Sophiasburgh

At election time, farmers should remember which councillors gave their support

Something I don’t see advertised is that the farm house and one acre are taxed at the same rate as all county residential holdings.

The farm buildings and work land that feeds the world is

taxed at 25 per cent of th residential rate. Farmland does not require infrastructure like schools, hospitals, roads, and emergency services. They are covered in the house and lot taxes.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has decided starting in 2017, over four years the value of farm land will increase by 70 per cent.

The county’s farmers asked

council to reduce the 25 per cent to 20 per cent and were turned down, led by our mayor in a vote of 9-7. This was a recorded vote and the results appear on the last past of the Gazette, Jan.

26, 2017. I ask that fellow farmers remember our support at the next election.

Doug Bradshaw Ameliasburgh

Library staff work to implement new strategic plan to benefit wide range of patrons

When you think ‘library’ your brain probably also immediately envisions ‘books’. It may come as no surprise that leading Prince Edward County’s passion for reading, personal growth and learning is of the goals in our road map to 2021.

This week’s column is the second in a four-part series about the County Library’s new strategic plan. If you’d like to review the entire plan, you can find it posted on PEClibrary.org or pick up a print copy in one of our six branches.

On behalf of the library team, we’re pleased to be co-writing this week!

HOT TOPICS? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Hi! I’m Liz Zylstra, collection supervisor for the County Library. I work to ensure that we have enough copies of award-winning books that readers and the literary community are buzzing about, as well as pop culture subjects that patrons want to check out.

It’s important for the library to stock current, topical books as well as for branches to be places you look forward to dropping into,

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra and Whitney Shantz

getting a book suggestion and chatting with your neighbours.

We’re working to provide more ways for people to join in conversations about books and culture outside of our bricks and mortar walls. We do this in many ways, such as through our online and social media channels.

For example, Matt Galloway, host of CBC Radio’s “Metro Morning” recently shared a photo of Kyo Maclear’s Birds Art Life on Instagram and commented, “A wonderful, meditative book.” A local patron tagged us on Matt’s post – we took a look at the book and decided to add it to our collection. Birds Art Life will join our collection in the coming weeks – call any branch to reserve it in advance. Any time you see a book you would like to read but that we don’t yet have at the library – please let me know! You can email directly liz@peclibrary.org.

We’ve also started to host popup libraries in the community. For example, chief executive officer Barbara Sweet, “popped up” at a luncheon hosted by Community Care for Seniors to bring books, DVDs and more to borrow. She also took registrations for library cards.

We’re working to bring as much of the library experience as we can to every corner of the county.

PRESERVING THE PAST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Another element of this goal is a focus on preserving Prince Edward County’s history and culture – an objective that we’re helped tremendously in because the County Archives falls under the auspices of the Library. Our archivist Krista Richardson works to save historically significant items that are related to Prince Edward County. Through public speaking, working with seniors at nursing and retirement homes and with local schools, she ensures public access to the history of our community.

ENGAGING YOUTH IN LIBRARY RESOURCES

Another one of our 2021 strategies is to develop more resources that support school curriculums and ensure that all local teachers and administrators are aware of library resources. I’m Whitney Shantz, youth co-ordinator, and I frequently reach out to local teachers and admins to invite classes to visit their local library branch.

Currently, Queen Elizabeth Public School, St. Gregory Catholic School and CML Snider Public School all visit library branches on a regular basis for story-times, book talks, author visits and to borrow from the collection. Classes even took part in a six-week stop motion film workshop! We even host remote classes – the 3D printer visited Pinecrest and is looking for more students to see! If you’re a local educator and would like some help in your classroom, please contact me at wshantz@peclibrary.org.

Engaging children is always a priority for the library. Our new season of programming is specifically designed to help families and

kids embrace early and digital literacy. Toddler time for ages 0-5 at the Wellington branch library kicked off this week with a packed children’s room enjoying stories, crafts and snacks. The first session highlighted the work of ever-popular children’s author Eric Carle.

In the weeks to come, we’ll explore the works of popular and sometimes obscure children’s authors and illustrators.

After-school Maker Clubs in Picton and Wellington are providing instruction and exploration in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math) programming for children aged 6-12 and at two new March Break camps. Teens can rock out with our volunteer Mario Panacci on Friday afternoons at the Picton branch Rock Jam – both instruments and instruction are provided.

We welcome suggestions and want to know what county families are looking for. Please talk to your local branch librarian the next time you visit or call them directly. Find all the information you need about events, contacts and resources by visiting www.peclibrary.org at any time of the day or night.

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Mummers alum Gorsline touring with The Balloon Tree FAMILY DAY SATURDAY

Local actress enjoying professional career performing, creating ADAM BRAMBURGER

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8-10am

Pancake Breakfast (prepared by Friendship United Church) $4 for adults, $2 for elementary children 8-10am Family Skating 10am-3pm Vendor Craft Sale inside Town Hall 10am-3pm Kids Games and Crafts inside Town Hall (courtesy of Picton Library) 11am-2pm Battle of the Blazes Hockey Tournament (Sophiasburgh, Desesronto, Tyendinaga, Belleville Fire Departments) 11:30am-2pm Lunch (provided by Demorestville Women’s Institute) $5 for adults, elementary aged children eat free 12-3pm Free Wagon Rides (provided by Blaine Way) 3-7pm Family Skating 5-7:30pm Fish Fry (prepared by Demorestville Volunteer Fire Fighters)$15 per person (fresh pickerel, fries + drink) - 2 seatings (5 & 6:30pm) 7:30pm Christmas Tree Bonfire Tickets for the fish fry available at County Shores Call or message us on Facebook - Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee

STAFF WRITER

A fairy tale princess will step on the stage at the Regent Theatre this Sunday and serve as an example that with some effort and dedication real world dreams can come true.

Brianna Gorsline, a Marysburgh Mummers community theatre alumnus, is coming home as the star of To Be Determined Theatre Company’s touring production of The Balloon Tree, a recent adaptation of the classic Phoebe Gilman children’s novel.

She said she’s excited to have the opportunity to once again grace stages in Prince Edward County while making a living at her craft.

“It’s kind of a dream. In theatre school, they said it’s hard to be an actor. I accepted that. You get in the real world and it really is hard. When an opportunity comes along and someone wants you to be involved in their show, it’s just a really great feeling,” Gorsline told the Gazette. “To bring this show to Picton — I did so much community theatre here. I always said I’m going to be a professional actress and to come back as a professional actress is a really

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COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

2017 MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Grants are available to non-profit and community-based organizations for projects which enhance the County’s quality of place and the local economy.

Grants up to $5,000 in cash and in-kind are available through the County Community Foundation (CCF). The CCF also manages grant applications for $1,000 or less – in-kind only.

Detailed criteria, the application forms and processes for the two funding streams are available online at www.countycommunityfoundation.ca/municipalgrants.php.

The CCF will hold an Open House to provide information on the application process for the grants being managed by the CCF on Monday, February 13 from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm at Edward Building, Suite 103 Boardroom.

Applications are due Friday, March 3 at noon to the County Community Foundation Office or info@countycommunityfoundation.ca.

A registered charity dedicated to building and managing endowment funds; making grants that build community strengths; providing collaborative leadership to assess and address community needs and supporting initiatives that benefit Prince Edward County.

Applications can be sent to: 280 Main St., Suite 103, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 T: 613.476.7901 ext. 218 info@countycommunityfoundation.ca www.countycommunityfoundation.ca /CountyCommunityFoundation

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PLAYING THE LEAD Brianna Gorsline brings Princess Leora to life in To Be Deterrmined Theatre Company’s touring adaptation of Phoebe Gilman’s The Baloon Tree.She’ll be in Picton Sunday.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

cool feeling.”

A graduate of St. Gregory Catholic School and St. Theresa Secondary School, Gorsline studied theatre at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. After performing with the Festival Players of

Prince Edward County’s young company for two summers, Gorsline moved to Toronto upon her graduation and she began the tough job of auditioning for roles to keep working. In her third audition, she landed with

Guelph’s To Be Determined, which focuses on youth audiences. She landed a role in Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible No Good, Very Bad Day in 2015 and impressed enough to earn a role as the company’s artistic manager moving forward.

This year, that included The Balloon Tree, a play that Gorsline not only stars in, she also helped develop it.

“Our artistic director, Alexandra Lent, adapted it for a play, it was her favourite book growing up. She wanted to bring it to life for a long time,” Gorsline said. “I was asked to be in the show as well as cowrite the music and lyrics.”

Gorsline conceded it was really the first time she’s tried her hand at writing music, but co-writer Andrew Nagel was an experienced hand at it and he managed to help her find her voice. Eventually, Gorsline said she learned it wasn’t as hard as she thought.

“The lyrics kind of fall into place once you figure out the music aspect and what you want your character to say out of the songs,” she said, adding it was nice to be able to write for her own character. “I sing very high and it’s hard to find songs that show that off the best.

When you’re writing a song, you can put it in whatever key you want. It’s kind of to our benefit at times.”

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Author writes five children’s books in a year Mason’s titles teach about refugees, digital entrepreneurship

WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Wellington author Helen Mason has had a busy year helping children around the world understand topical issues.

In the past 12 months, Mason has researched and written five non-fiction book titles for release through Crabtree Publishing. In the fall, two citizenship books for Grade 1 audiences were released.

Last month, she received her copies of a 48-page book What Is Digital Entrepreneurship? intended for Grades 5-8. Still in production are two books in a Leaving My Homeland series designed to share stories of refugees from Syria and Afghanistan for a Grade 3 audience in the United Kingdom.

While quality of research is a hallmark for any book, the latest entries in Mason’s 34-book catalogue were particularly tricky.

They deal with current trend that are still emerging and changing and, in a way, that research must be translated.

“You have to have a really clear picture and then it needs to be simplified, “ Mason said. “I need to write so young people can understand — and often, I have a limited amount of words to convey that message.”

For example, in her series on refugees Mason had 300 words to explain why Afghanistan was at war in a meaningful way.

Mason says she’s always had a love for reading and writing, which led her to a career writing books for the education industry.

She added she always enjoyed reading books to her own children and grandchildren.

Semi-retired in Wellington, she decided she’d like to continue writing. While Mason is eager to try her hand at fiction writing and learn more about that discipline through a course at Humber College, she is familiar with what non-fiction publishers are seek-

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AWRITER’S WORKSPACE Helen Mason completes an edit on one of her

upcoming books about refugees at her home in Wellington. She said most non-fiction children’s books are arranged as a series of two-page spreads tied together by a central theme. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ing. Each, she said, has standard lengths and formats to correspond with the audiences they seek to reach.

Some of her titles are the result of query letters to publishers, selling ideas she would like to write about. Others, she said, involve publishers or related development houses contacting her. That was the case for the digital entrepreneurship text. Mason had written a book for the developer in the past and they sent her a choice of tiles to write.

From there, the writing process started with research.

“Both Canada and the States have all kinds of curriculum, so my job was to check what is relevant,” she said. “I felt you can’t talk about digital technology without talking about Bill Gates, Apple, and Steve Jobs. There were various things that had to be in there… I developed an outline. I also had to research developing entrepreneurship. The chapters were geared around discussing entrepreneurship and all the examples were digital.”

Mason said with a book project like that, typically it would take at least two weeks of research prior to an outline. She looked for statistics about the rise of the Internet and how many people owned computers when it reached the mainstream in 1995.

She also looked to see who the main players were in social media as some had changed names or

ceased to exist recently. For example, there were setions that discussed online video service Vine, which was bought by Twitter while she was writing.

Some of the research was done at the Wellington library branch, while Mason also worked with primary sources at the Quinte West Youth Centre to learn how young people today are using technology.

“There’s a lot of research involved,” she said. “Now, with computers, the research is easier, but you have to be careful because there’s wrong stuff on the Internet.”

Eventually, Mason set her outline and then went to work on chapters. She said her stories revolve around two-page spreads, which are standard in the industry.

Research has indicated youth don’t read non-fiction books cover to cover, but rather they look at each spread individually.

To create the spreads, Mason starts with a suggestion for an eye-catching photo, then designs a story, sidebars, and activities around it. Often, she said, she’ll footnote her information for factcheckers to come back to it.

While that work was once done with paper and paste, Mason writes prompts into a computer document and the book’s designers put together the elements as she’s requested.

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 911:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30.

Contact Leda 476-2109.

LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry.

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: January 1 New Year’s Day Gary Taylor, 2nd Cindy Lee, 3rd Tracy Dickson, 4th Allison Dickson White, 5th Shawn Johnston, 6th Angela Linley.

COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT “THE WHAT NOT SHOP”: Donations welcome. Drop off bin outside back door.

CONSECON & CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCHES: Host Sunday Services at 10am in January & February at Carrying Place.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for multiple myeloma patients & their caregivers will be starting up in Picton in March. If you are interested in learning more or joining the group please contact Iris Phillips 476-0027.

2017 PECMH AUXILIARY MARATHON BRIDGE: Looking for new people to play this year (Apr 1 – Oct 31) 10 games in total. 20 hands of Party Bridge with light refreshments. $20/person/year with proceeds to our local PECMH Auxiliary. If interested, find a partner & call Sue 4766255 or Marion 476-8449 before February 17th.

PICKLEBALL & BADMINTON: Pickleball every Thursday night & Badminton every Tuesday night 6:30-9pm at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, in Gym B at 41 Barker St Picton. Picton Recreation Committee provides the paddles/raquets & the balls/birdies. 2.5 hours of play for $3. ($15/term) there are two terms for the whole year. Play runs till the end of April. Ages 15 & up welcome. This is a co-ed event. Come out & meet lots of people & get great exercise.

Info 393-5908.

NIA FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON: Mondays 10am & Wednesdays 6:15pm from Jan 11-Feb 20th. NIA Fitness is Fun & Energizing! NIA Fitness is set to empowering music that feeds your body, mind & spirit. For info or to register for one or more classes, call Gina (Certified Nia Instructor) 399-2588. www.birthrightexpressivearts.ca/niaclasses/.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA: Every Thursday evening. Drop in class $5. Mats provided or BYO 5:30-6:45pm. Stillness sessions ($5) Tuesdays 7-8:30pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. www.atholreccentre.com.

YOGA CLASSES WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Tuesdays 1-2:15pm. Drop in cost $10. Generously supported by the Wellington Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 393-3798.

PICTON CHESS CLUB: Meets every Tuesday 1-4pm at the Picton Library. Beginners welcome.

ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday nights at the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton beginning at 7pm, downstairs.

Everyone welcome.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 4762786.

FEBRUARY 9: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

FEBRUARY 9: PE RADIO CLUB – Monthly meeting 7:30pm at the Wellington Public Library.

FEBRUARY 11: MERLAND PARK & PICTON KIWANIS CLUB – Are hosting the “8th Annual Ice Fishing Derby”.

Adults & Children Welcome. Ice Fishing 9am. On-Ice Games 1pm. Public Entry Fee $20. Goes to the Kiwanis Terrific Kids Program. Close to $10,000 in prizes! Location: Merland Park 12488 Loyalist Parkway (just east of Picton).

FEBRUARY 11: CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch 11am-1pm. Cost $8 for adults / child under 6 yrs $5. Everyone welcome.

FEBRUARY 11: PEC MASTER GARDENERS – Invite you to “Bats, Myths & Mayhem” an informative presentation by local naturalist Terry Sprague, to be held at Loyalist College, Pioneer Bldg Rm P21 at 11am. $5 donation at the door would be appreciated.

FEBRUARY 11: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Invites you to a Valentine Luncheon & Bake Sale to be held in the Parish Hall 11:30am-1:30pm. Cost is $6. Info 399-3411.

FEBRUARY 11: RC LEGION BR 78 VALENTINE’S DANCE – This event is CANCELLED. FEBRUARY 12: OSTOMY GROUP BELLEVILLE & AREA – Monthly meeting 2pm in Rm P21 Quinte Business Centre Loyalist College.

FEBRUARY 12: RC LEGION BR 78 SUNDAY DINNER – Serving roast beef with all the trimmings & dessert. Tickets are being sold ahead of time at the downstairs bar (Elks Hall). $25/couple.

FEBRUARY 13: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – Prince Edward Community Centre 2-8pm. Book an appointment at www.blood.ca.

FEBRUARY 14: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

FEBRUARY 14: CRESSY MEET & GREET with a HEART – Come along for coffee/tea & valentine treats. Bring your sweetheart, your neighbor, your friend(s). Donations appreciated. Burley Hall at Cressy United Church, 3500 Cty Rd 7.

For information contact Dorothy: cressyunitedchurch@gmail.com or 476-4717.

FEBRUARY 14: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

FEBRUARY 15: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Dropin information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

FEBRUARY 15: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm. $8/person. Selection of soups, sandwiches, cookies & beverages. Take-out available.

Call 476-6050. All welcome. Proceeds to outreach programs.

FEBRUARY 15: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Come out & enjoy lunch with old & new friends.

Serving homemade soup with a roast beef dinner, dessert coffee/tea. Milford Town Hall at 12 noon. The cost is $10/person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior by 12 noon 476-7493. This event is sponsored by The PEC Community Care for Seniors Association. Take- out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Milford. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

FEBRUARY 15: FREE MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEAL WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS – Food to take home as well.

Picton Town Hall 5:30-7pm. All are welcome.

FEBRUARY 16: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

FEBRUARY 16: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

FEBRUARY 17: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall $16/person. Serving from 5-7pm.

Everyone welcome!

FEBRUARY 17: WELLINGTON DUKES STOREHOUSE FOOD DRIVE – Wellington Essroc Arena 7pm. Please bring in a non-perishable food item, toiletries, dish or laundry soap to help out your local foodbank.

FEBRUARY 18: SEEDY SATURDAY – Free seed sharing, seed vendors, speakers & gardening experts on hand. 10am3pm at Prince Edward Collegiate in Picton.

FEBRUARY 18: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC – Classic Country & Rock 2-5pm at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. No charge, donations gratefully accepted. Come out & perform or just enjoy the music. All levels & skills welcome. Sponsored by the Recreation Committee.

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Mason interviewed members of Al Jasem family for background information about life in Syria AUTHOR, from page 9

Those pages arrive in her e-mail, prompting a back-and-forth with editors. Some information is changed or dropped — in this instance, some of the history on early entrepreneurs was deleted.

After four passes, she doesn’t hear about a book again until it finally appears on her doorstep.

Occasionally, that process moves more quickly than expected. Mason said her citizenship books launched this fall, Be an Active Citizen at Your School and Be an Active Citizen in Your Community were very close to her first

draft. She went to see a principal and a teacher to refine the language Grade 1 students could understand, then wrote and sent a manuscript that was well received.

“They never got back to me with a question or anything, it went pretty much the way I wanted,” she said.

When a development house contacted Mason about the refugee series, she chose Syria first because she knew about the local connections with PEC Syria and the Al Jasem family. Mason actually reached out to talk to family members.

The books were to feature characters at age 9 who fled their war-torn home countries. Mason ended up talking to the whole family and learning from the older boys what it was like to live in Syria at that age. Their conversation took more than an hour.

“Part of those books, what we’re trying to do is make students understand that it was a beautiful country. I needed to get a feel for that. I made a lot of notes after the boys talked to me. They gave a lot of background.”

Mason said the book wasn’t a story of the Al Jasems, but of another family. By using their sto-

ries and those from interview posted on a United Nations site, she was able to pull together a story about a family fleeing Aleppo for Turkey. The family would eventually make its way to Germany in that book.

The books will include spreads talking about why the wars started — regarding Syria, it’s no easy task explaining militant groups like ISIS to a Grade 3 student, and in the case of Afghanistan, 9/11 was considered too scary to include — other countries that are helpful to refugees, the sheer number of refugees moving and common

routes they’ve taken. The last spread talks about how young people might help refugees in their own schools who are adapting to major change.

A challenge, given the international audience, was finding perspectives for many countries, not just those in North America.

Those two books, A Refugee’s Journey from Syria and A Refugee’s Journey from Afghanistan, assigned in August, will be available this month.

Mason said she has a few titles she’s considering pitching to publishing houses, including some that focus on science, one of her

favourite subjects to write about.

She indicated living in Prince Edward County has been a positive move for her writing career, not only because of her access to research materials at local libraries, but also because of the community around her.

“I lived in Parry Sound for 25 years and there were not as many people into the arts. There were artists, but not as many writers.

It’s difficult to meet with other writers there. Here, it’s nicer,” she said. “I have an online community, but meeting with someone else who understands what it is to be a writer has been very helpful.”

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am

Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith Archdeacon Bob Hales (Honorary Associate) 613-929-2757

Thursday

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

For Jesus, compassion was more than a quality of God and an individual virtue: it was a social paradigm, the core value for life in community.

To put it boldly: compassion for Jesus was political.

-Marcus J. Borg, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0 613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 10am

Sunday

Breaking of Bread 9:30am Sunday School/ Adult Bible Class 11:15am Gospel 7:00pm

Pastor Larry Snider

Worship Service, 11:00am at St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

3 McFarland Drive

with

St. John’s 3207 County Road 8, Waupoos St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford

ST. GREGORY

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Sunday at 10:30

Ven. Charles Morris

If life seems a bit chaotic, what better place for you to find peace and friendship?

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 3:00pm Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(across from Shire Hall)

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison

Sixth after Epiphany Service 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Sunday, February 12 Sixth after Epiphany Worship Service 10:30am Serving the Community for 223 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw Morning Worship 9:30am, South Bay 11:00am, Cherry Valley PRINCE EDWARD NORTH

UNITED CHURCH

Sunday Feb. 12th Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am All children welcome at Sunday School

“See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple” (Malachi 3:1)

MESSAGE: “Get the Message?”

Women’s Ministry Breakfast Sat. Feb. 21st, 9:30am @ Gus’ Restaurant Picton.

RSVP - Leslie @ 613-476-2020 Rev. Kirby Breithaupt C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

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PICTON GAZETTE

Entertainment

Children’s show hits Regent Theatre stage Sunday PERFORMANCE, from page 8

The tour started last June and the show has been all across Ontario.

In January alone, Gorsline said The Balloon Tree was performed 18 times at schools and theatres and there’s another seven engagements this month. In a year, she estimates there will be 85 curtains and at times, she concedes she misses putting down roots at home.

“It can be hard living in hotels and out of your suitcase but the people I work with are amazing. We all get along so well,” she said. “I’ve always liked working with kids. It’s really cool in theatre because I find it’s not something a lot of kids see very often. When you get a chance to perform and they say it is their first play, it can be an inspiring thing for them.”

Gorsline remembers the first play she saw live, the Sound of Music at Mt. Tabor, was that type of experience for her, though she also remembers watching Disney movies at home and singing and acting along with the music.

In The Balloon Tree, Gorsline plays Princess Leora. At the start of the show, her father goes away to compete in a tournament, telling young Leora that if she needs to see him, all she needs to do is release balloons from the tower and he’ll be there. Unfortunately, her uncle comes to watch her and he starts to pop the balloons, causing problems

for Leora. She shows she’s resourceful.

“She uses different characters in the play as well as the audience to help her. It’s a very interactive show, we keep everyone involved.”

Gorsline said typically, children are quite engaged in the show because they’re able to play a role in helping her. Many also enjoy a sword fight on stage and the magic of the tree, which grows balloons right in front of their

eyes.

“It’s a bit of magic,” she said.

“You’ll have to come out and see the show.”

The show starts at 4 p.m. and tickets are $15, available through the Regent Theatre box office.

Gorsline said s he has several family members and friends already booked into the audience, but tickets are still available. On Monday, The Balloon Tree will also be coming to St. Gregory Catholic School.

While touring, Gorsline is also working on a show for To Be Determined’s new season in August, writing music and lyrics for Jillian Jiggs, an adaptation of another Gilman novel.

One day, she said she hopes to be on a bigger stage, but right now she’s thrilled to be where she is.

“The ultimate dream would be the Stratford Festival, but I’m happy just to be employed as an actor now working away,” she said.

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Community Care can help seniors apply for Ontario Energy Support Program credits to lower hydro bills

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hold ($28,000 or less for one or two people) can receive between $30-$50 monthly credit on their hydro bill.

The following program adjustments were recently implemented by OESP: n Added kidney dialysis machines to the list of medical

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Debbie MacDonald Moynes

devices eligible for the energy intensive credit. n Ended the initial 24-36 month staggered eligibility period. Eligible applicants will now be

granted a standard eligibility duration of 24 months. Applicants 65 and older or receiving a CPP disability pension will still receive the extended eligibility duration of 60 months.

Clients who may now be eligible for a higher OESP credit amount are encouraged to reapply.

Specializing in:

More information can be found at www.OntarioElectricitySupport.ca Seniors 60-plus can make an appointment with the staff at the Community Care office to get answers to questions and for help to submit the OESP application.

Low income singles and families can contact the Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613476-1811 for assistance with the OESP.

MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL

Bookkeeping - Payroll H.S.T. Returns (monthly, quarterly, yearly) IncomeTax - E-file Available

613-476-5455

1 McFarland Dr., Unit 1, Picton K0K 2T0

Thank You to our Community

Fax: 613-476-3877 email: shirley@harrisonaccounting.ca

The Salvation Army Picton Community Church and Community and Family Services would like to say a big Thank You to all our donors and volunteers who helped make the 2016 Christmas campaign a success.

Because of your generosity in sharing your time and resources we were able to raise from our kettles and mail appeal a total of $102,165.52.

This helped to meet the needs of our community at Christmas and we will be able to continue to do so throughout the coming months.

Anne Guernsey Certified Travel Consultant, has moved back to Picton!

38 Years’ Experience Leisure, Corporate, Groups

Journeys by Elizabeth 9 Mowbray Rd. Picton 613-476-6898 anne@journeysbyelizabeth.com TICO# 50021282

Come on out and enjoy lunch with old and new friends on Wednesday, February 15th at 12 noon. The menu features homemade soup, roast beef with gravy & horseradish, mashed potatoes, apple pie, bread and

butter, coffee and tea, all catered

by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering. The cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. This event is sponsored by Community Care for Seniors and will be held in the Milford Town hall.

Take out meals are available.

This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Milford.

SUPPORT GROUP

A new support group for people with multiple myeloma and their caregivers is being started in Picton. If you are interested in information about joining the group, contact Iris Phillips at 613-476-0027 or e-mail wigpill@sympatico.ca.

Thank you again and God bless you!

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BOATERS PARADISE! Unsurpassed Setting with over 2.5 Private Acres, and sprawling over 300 feet of Waterfront in the region, this is a rare opportunity in Prince Edward County! You’ll feel right at ease with nature and enjoy relaxing evenings watching the sunsets. The opportunity offers great potential to the next steward of the land - Explore the possibilities! $284,900 MLS 550960445

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CARRYING PLACE Located on Loyalist Parkway - great location for commuting to Trenton & Belleville! Perfect family home with fully fenced back yard for children and pets to play safely. Features two levels of tastefully-finished living space and attached garage with inside access – perfect for this cold, snowy weather! $349,900 MLS 511720708 Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

BUILD YOUR NEW HOME HERE - At the corner of Mallory and Scoharie Roads on this lovely wooded 8.3 acre lot, minutes from Picton, Bloomfield and Belleville. Part RR2, this large building lot with farmland behind has the natural beauty of some environmentally protected land to enjoy. $149,999 ID#550490314 SANDRA FOREMAN,

3 bdrm. Wellington home features open concept living area, large master bedroom with gas fireplace & pool area finished with impressed concrete. Detached garage. Close to harbour and beach. $329,000 MLS 550320072

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Next to the Pt. Petre Provincial Park and a close drive to the Sandbanks. Minutes from wineries, this sloping building lot is suited perfectly for a bungalow with a walk out basement.

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MLS®# 550790058 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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UNBEATABLE SETTING $685,000 Luxurious custom built stone home is loaded with features that all come together to make a great living enviornment. 1.8 acres with spectacular views! MLS®550650303 E lizabeth C rombie TTracey racey D ickson* Elizabeth Crombie Dickson* E lizabetS huC ie T rtaec*ey D ickson* Elizabeth Crombie Tracey Dickson* zraonm nebWhite* Whi Suzanne S uzanne White* White* Suzanne

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WATERFRONT SHEBA'S ISLAND $89,000 Come to Prince Edward County and Sheba`s Island to buy the property on which to build your new home.

Lots of trees for privacy. Come and take a look!

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AN ARCHITECT`S DELIGHT $264,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks.

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QUINTE ISLE ON SALMON POINT $209,000 Perfect for the snowbirds! Spend summer in quiet well maintained park - head south for winter. Or if you prefer stay here all year - winterized for full year's comfort.

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WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE $184,900 This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has been renovated to meet the needs of someone who is physically impaired.

Wheelchair accessible with new hardwood flooring throughout, walk in closet and outside ramp to front door. MLS®550270330

CTY RD 1 & 2 $89,900 Lovely large lot to build your dream home with trees and entrance way. Central location with lots of road frontage and good well.

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GREAT LOCATION! $399,900 Century brick home built overlooking the town of Picton with beautiful views of Macaulay Mountain.

Original character and charm inside and out!

Totally renovated. MLS®550740076

PICTON LOFT CONDO $159,000 Elegant, economical loft condo in downtown Picton.

Join the trend towards living smaller with more resources for travel and other things! 850 sq ft of living space with elevator, storage locker & parking space. MLS®558020026

CORE COMMERCIAL $399,000 All brick 2 storey office building in the heart of Picton. Ample parking, great office space, rental income potential upstairs. Features gas heating, full air conditioning, detached garage and is wheelchair accessible. MLS®QR166226

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50 HILLTOP ROAD Exceptionally private beautiful log home with 10 foot ceilings, large rooms from the kitchen to the bedrooms all with large windows. The home faces south looking over your very private 550 ft. beach on Lake Ontario. $1,000,000 MLS 550790214 Ron & Veronica Norton

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PICTON – Located close to shopping and downtown amenities, this home is larger than it looks! Features 3 bedrooms & 4 pce bath upstairs; living room, dining room, 2 pce bath, kitchen, laundry & family room on main level.

Good investment property with current tenants – contact us for more details. $249,900 MLS 550620046 Contact Christine or Colin

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100 mixed acres with 626 ft. frontage on Bethel Road, and approx. 203 ft. on Black Road.

Southerly half of property is currently designated Prime Ag with ability to build a home, and property is under review in LEAR Study and proposed designation change to Rural as early as 2017. Small portion of EP on Northerly part of property. Severance possibilities in the future. $214,900 MLS 550370065 Call Tony Scott

PICTON BRICK HOME Two storey century home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large principal rooms. Original floors. Third floor can easily be converted to living space. Fenced in yard with great storage shed/workshop. $329,000 MLS 550660059 Kevin Gale

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Raised ranch style home on 25 acres.

3 + 1 bedroom bungalow has approximately 2000 sq.ft. of living space on each level. $360,000 MLS 550450105 Joe Day

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

Great value!! 4 bedroom/1.5 bath home with hardwood and ceramic floors on an exceptional lot backing onto McAuley Conservation Authority. New high efficiency gas furnace in 2015, new gas fireplace in 2016. $209,000 MLS 550740347 Ron & Veronica Norton

Lovely Cape Cod completely private on 75 acres. $599,000 MLS 550850239 Colleen Green

LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT 3 bedroom home sits on 150 acres and 1200 feet of shoreline. 2 family rooms with wood burning fireplaces, 16’ x 32’ indoor swimming pool, 40’ x 60’ machine shed, original barn and older 2 storey home. Has to be seen to be believed. $2,000,000 MLS 550960411

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

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Choose one of just two Spectacular Country Building Lots just a few minutes North of Picton, and 20 minutes South of Belleville. 15 minutes to 401. Features thick hard/soft woods throughout on level forest like setting. Buyer to determine how they would like the lot cleared for new home, including setbacks from road and location of driveway, and number of trees to be removed. Subject to Severance Application under way. $89,000 each. MLS 550370065D/550370065D1 Call Tony Scott

LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT Spectacular 1.36 acre building lot on Prince Edward Bay facing Waupoos Island. Enjoy 164 feet of pristine shoreline with southern orientation and amazing views. Quaint bunkie on the shore`s edge, allows you sit back and relax with your favourite bottle of County wine. $525,000 MLS 550860343 Kevin Gale

EXCLUSIVE Century brick beauty. $625,000 Joseph Day

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

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

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Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This high visibility location in the heart of PEC offers an unparalleled opportunity to an investor! Solid building has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of today`s restaurateur, including accessibility, fire suppression and water supply/potability. Featuring two updated washrooms, two entrances for patron flow, outdoor seating and plenty of paved parking. The second story is a perfect office space. This property is unique and well suited to many uses. $550,000 MLS 550550288 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This two bedroom, one bath home boasts 1650 sq ft of living space on a 1+ acre country lot just minutes from Picton. The floorpan offers spacious common areas on the main floor, bedrooms privately located on the second floor and a finished rec room downstairs. Oversized windows and garden doors allow plenty of sunshine in the large kitchen/dining room which flows to a formal living room with fireplace and a separate family room. The driveway can accommodate numerous vehicles and the detached double garage provides room for parking and storage. $259,000 MLS 550600170 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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50 MARY STREET, PICTON - OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Excellent and well maintained solid brick triplex! Core Commercial zoning! Desirable location! Currently fully rented! A great investment! $595,000 MLS 550680016 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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All brick bungalow with attached 1 1/2 car garage. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry and L-shaped kitchen/dining/livingroom. Sliding glass doors off the dining room lead to a private back deck and a small fenced area. Partially finished basement includes a rec room with a propane fireplace and bar plus extra space to play games or exercise. 26x32 heated workshop with a separate driveway offers space for work, parking and storage. Updates include a lifetime warranty on the shingles, newer windows (2008) and a propane furnace to be installed in early 2017. $324,900 MLS 550890252 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Dreaming of the perfect farmhouse in Prince Edward County. Presenting 662 Highway 62. Ideally located on 1.7 acres near Bloomfield, the home offers: gracious living spaces, eat-in kitchen, back staircase and 4 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a nearly complete separate apartment/in-law suite and home office. Other features include a welcoming verandah, barn, and single car garage/storage and much more. Lovingly restored with many original details intact, it's up to you to complete the picture by adding your finishing touches. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time country home! $448,000 MLS 550490355 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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History lives here! Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres featured in “The Settler’s Dream”. Full of original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include cedar shake roof, in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and several paddocks, plus a heated and insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! Create your own family compound just minutes from the 401! $659,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Elegant and welcoming, the Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada - and no wonder! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained, its thirteen rooms offer private ensuite baths, and its fifty seat restaurant and patio is one of the County`s busiest. Classic 1878 Victorian on 1.07 acres with parking for 24 cars. Substantial upgrades and renovations since 2002.

Beautiful reception areas and exquisite detail throughout. Situated among other impressive historical buildings on Picton`s Main Street. Impressive financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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LOVELY WATERFRONT LOT near Wellington

Spacious and inviting four bedroom home.

Short walk to local amenities. $399,000 MLS 550630011

2543 Hwy 49, Sophiasburgh

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117.4 Acres

Vacant land on Highway 49 in Sophiasburgh can be used for agricultural, residential or recreational use. $119,900 MLS 550440210

Main floor master, with ensuite, granite kitchen, full basement with workshop.

3 bedrooms. $679,000 MLS 550700026

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ROSSEAU CROSS ROAD

Premium frontage with a lovely cul-de-sac location. Water access nearby. $36,000 MLS QR168053

One of the last large parcels of land near Picton that will insure privacy. $177,900 MLS 2131415

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75 Saint Philip Street

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Very affordable 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one floor living. $129,900 MLS QR166248

On a corner lot with plenty of outside storage, including a garage with an insulated cold room! $168,300 MLS 550890096

FIRST HOME OR RETIREMENT RETREAT

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237 SALMON POINT RD

72' X 125' lot.

Municipal services available. $89,000 MLS QR160942

2 bdrm, 2 bthrm, large eat in kitchen, lots of cabinets/storage, frt covered deck. $162,900 MLS QR166995

IN THE HEART OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY Southerly Facing lot off of County Road 14. mixed deciduous trees including oak and red cedar. Build a home, have a farm, enjoy the scenery & wildlife $149,000 MLS 550380217

Build your dream in the heart of the county!

20 acres on a quiet road. nicely treed lot for privacy. Blasted well with great flow rate. $129,900 MLS 550380219

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Twenty seven acres on Glenora Road in beautiful Prince Edward County! $229,900 MLS 550740105

CONVENIENT RESIDENTIAL LOCATION

Southern exposure, access to West Lake & Lake Ontario, 200’x1.4ac, exceptional new home site.

$389,000 MLS 550510660

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Comfortable 4 bedroom bungalow just on the edge of Picton. Large private lot. $216,900 MLS 550580132

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CHARMING FAMILY JUST OUTSIDE OF PICTON Move right in and enjoy! 3 bed 2 bath. Convenient location. This house is 8 years young and has room for your growing family! $274,900 MLS 550450143

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Four bedrooms, a fully finished basement and a 3 season sun room which leads out to a wrap-around deck. $384,900 MLS 550140084

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Former firehall, insulated 30 x 40 building with commercial high double doors. $89,000 MLS 550210102

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Junior Panthers complete perfect Bay of Quinte regular season PECI players overcome nerves to beat Titans by 19 points in battle of league’s best ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Another PECI basketball team made it through the regular season unscathed.

On Monday, the Panthers junior boys took their place alongside the senior girls in the Bay of Quinte Conference record books by beating the St. Theresa Titans 44-25 to complete a perfect 11-0 campaign for 2016-2017.

Going into the contest, the Panthers expected the game to be the toughest on their schedule. Many players remembered losing to the Belleville school in last year’s final and the Titans also came into the game without a blemish.

Panthers coach Rob Garden conceded his players were a bit unsure early in the contest.

“We’ve played 11 league games now and 10 of them have been won by 30 points or more.

Part of what we’re still trying to figure out is the emotional part of how to play. That translated into us being nervous and being really tight early on.”

The Titans immediately set to work limiting the Panthers’ strong points. While big men Brodie Byford and Alex Arsenault combined for six points in the first quarter, contributing to PECI’s 14-8 lead, St. Theresa limited their impact on the game.

“They are a good team and they played good defence,” Garden said. “When we got it in low, they dug down pretty hard from the guard position and sometimes triple-teamed. That’s part of our learning how to figure out how to handle that defence. Brodie and Alex, for the most part, have had pretty easy games until this point.”

The Panthers proved they had other looks and other leaders, however. In the first, it was guard Jack MacCool who stepped forward with six points, demanding the ball and attacking the basket. Fellow guard Ben Wells built on that in the second

ON THE ATTACK PECI Panthers guard Jack MacCool appears poised to take the ball to the basket as St.Theresa’s Titan Bailey Maracle defends Monday afternoon. While the Titans were among the tougher defensive foes the Panthers have seen, they still won by 19 points.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

quarter with two of his four three-pointers to stake the team to a 10-point halftime lead.

“Ben kept us in there with his three-point shots at times,” Gar-

den said.

It was evident to Garden and co-coach Ernie MacMillan that the Panthers weren’t quite as sure of themselves as they had

been. Around half-time, they reinforced that the worst that could happen was simply a loss.

They ensured their young troops that a commitment to defence

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would see them through the challenge and that, really, it was just one more basketball game.

“I think everybody saw how fired up they were and some-

times you have to find a happy medium. Being too intense is not a good thing,” Garden said.

The Titans scared the Panthers in the third, getting two consecutive three-point baskets themselves, nearly matching PECI’s offensive output for the period. Surely following their game plan, however, the home side settled. They keyed on Arsenault’s work ethic on the defensive side of the ball and fuelled on the energy of bench players checking in the game.

In the fourth, the Panthers outpaced their foes 13-5 to clinch first place. Wells led scorers with 12 points. Byford had 11, MacCool and Arsenault eight each.

Garden said the win Monday was a big moment, but one the Panthers can’t dwell on for too long.

“That’s a battle of the two top teams in the league. We expected it to be close and a 20-point win is a good statement,” he said.

“We talked to them afterward and said that game is done and as great as it is to get a perfect regular season, it doesn’t mean anything now.”

The Panthers will be in Peterborough this weekend to face some top provincial foes in tournament play, then they’ll reset to host the eighth-place in a Bay of Quinte quarter-final game at 4:30 p.m. Clearly, the Panthers have their sights set on the Bay of Quinte final and COSSA, but there’s always work to do.

“We definitely want to work on our offence,” Garden conceded, stating he’s looking for more movement and less complacency from players without the ball. He also said the Panthers are fouling too much and if it doesn’t limit those violations, it may come into trouble in a big game.

Also this week, the Panthers handily defeated the St. Paul Falcons 69-12 Thursday. Some 12 players found the net. Arsenault led Panthers scorers with 17 points. Ghaffar Mehmood and Byford had 12 each, Devon Wilton had eight, MacCool seven, and Ian Forsyth six. The Falcons offered a determined effort as only five players suited up and played the entire 32 minutes without any breaks.

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Wellington’s victories over Kingston, Aurora bookend disappointing loss to Markham Dukes jockeying with Vees for fifth-place position in conference JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It was another mostly positive weekend for the Wellington Dukes and their race into the 2017 Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs.

Wellington took four of six possible points, sandwiching wins over Kingston and Aurora around a lacklustre and bestforgotten loss to Markham and moving their record to 27-18-3.

With five games left in the regular season and poised with 58 points, it appears the Dukes and Kingston (59 points, one game in hand) will be jockeying for fifth place in the North East Conference.

Playoff dates with Whitby, currently in fourth-place, or third-place Cobourg seem like locks at this point for either the Dukes or the Vees but it's probably a week or two early to start thinking about match ups just yet.

Wellington is trying to create a body of work over the final three weeks of the regular season that shows them playing the way they need to in order be successful.

Minimizing mistakes, making the most of their chances and playing for a full 60 minutes are part and parcel of a winning style that Wellington was able to employ this weekend.

NOT GETTING BY Wellington’sMitchell Mendonca is foiled by the acrobatics of Kingston netminder Zach Springer in recent OJHL action. The two rivals are battling for the fifth playoff seed. (Amy Deroche/OJHL Images)

For the most part.

The club was focused and ready on Sunday in Aurora and tore into the Tigers, scoring five goals in the opening frame en route to a 5-1 win.

The contest was in stark contrast to Friday night's 6-2 setback in Markham where Wellington not only the game but also their goaltender Victor Olivier-Courchesne for at least the next seven contests due to a gross misconduct penalty for physical abuse of an official.

Wellington's most emotional game of the weekend came Friday night in Kingston in a back-

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and-forth affair where the Dukes had the last laugh, downing the Vees 4-3 in overtime.

Wellington coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the mood on the ride home from Aurora Sunday night was a sense of accomplishment and relief.

A frenetic pace saw Wellington string together an 8-6-1

record over 15 games in the last 30 days with only three of those contests being played at the Essroc Arena.

A stretch that would have sunk a lesser team has turned Wellington into a battle-tested outfit that might be ready to do some giant killing at the end of the month. “You don't really notice it when you are in the middle of it but there was a sense of relief on the way home last night,�

Abrams told the Gazette Monday morning.

Abrams could offer those comments about his road-weary club but also about Wellington's most recent effort.

Calling it a bounce-back effort, the locals shook off an Aurora goal and and managed a handful of their own in just over ten minutes, starting with Rory Milne's seventh of the year at 8:30. “To a man, we were disappointed with our performance in Markham and the club wanted to make a statement that they weren't going to have two nights of that type of hockey,�

Abrams said. “It was a great rebound game and our leaders made sure we were ready to play and on the right track.�

Just under three minutes after Milne banged home Austin Labelle's rebound to make it 1-1, Jackson Arcan hit Kyle Prendel with a nice break-

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out pass and the Brooklyn, Michigan native made no mistake, beating Tigers netminder Brayden Lachance to the far post for what would stand as the game winner.

Wellington's insurance marker came just under a minute laster when Mitchell Mendonca went bar down on Lachance at 12:04 to make it 3-1.

The Dukes made it 4-1 thanks to Hunter Gunski's seeing eye shot at 16:15 and Wellington captain Justin Bean fired home a dagger at the 18:41 mark thanks to a power-play advantage.

Plus four goals after just 20 minutes of play, Abrams said the message to the club was to maintain focus and ensure Aurora didn't get and any glimmers of hope there could be a comeback in the offing. “There's been a lot of power plays and especially five-onthree advantages this season on both sides of the puck and no lead, even a four goal lead is safe especially going into the second period,� he said. “You can never be fully out of the game in this league.�

See DUKES, page 27

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Quinte Paint & Wallpaper Inc. B.J. McLeod

13239 Loyalist Parkway, Picton 366 North Front St., Belleville

Picton: 613-645-2190 Belleville: 613-969-9521 quintepaint@reach.net www.quintepaint.reach.net

Quinte Paint and Wallpaper Inc., locations in Picton and Belleville, owned and operated by BJ and Erin McLeod, is the area’s largest, locally-owned Benjamin Moore paint dealer. Both outlets also carry a wide collection of designer wallpaper books, Levolor blinds and Signature Fabrics, all custom-made to order.

BJ’s parents opened the Belleville store in 1990 after his father had sold paint in the Belleville area since the late 1950s at the original Quinte Paint and Wallpaper store downtown. He was able to retain the old name when given the opportunity to open his own store and BJ started working in the store throughout high school. He began taking over the business in 2006 and Erin joined the store in 2008. BJ and Erin opened the Picton location due to a great customer base already patronizing the Belleville location and at the urging of Benjamin Moore. The two locations have continued to thrive under the customerconscious managing by BJ and Erin and the quality product supplied by Benjamin Moore.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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ROOFING

SMALL JOBS

Cowan Roofing

• Experienced • Reliable • Punctual • Courteous

B&T

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EXCAVATING

CONTRACTOR

Goheen

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CONSTRUCTION

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•Renovations •Sheds/Decks •Kitchens •Hardwood/Laminate Flooring •Ceramic Tile •Bathrooms 25 years experience Insured Fred Hancock

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PAINTERS

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Todd Gilbert

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Over 25 years experience CALL JIM M. cell: 343-263-0656

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

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Call Lawrence 613-476-4187

La Montagne Masonry Contractor

MCM Brush Mulching SAFETY TRAINING

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~ Shingles ~ Steel Roofs ~ Skylight • Decks • Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Small Renos • Ask about Contractor Rates Mike Allen allencarrie182@gmail.com

Specializing in Interior Finishing, Drywall Plastering, flooring, trim, & painting

GARAGES, DECKS AND SMALL HOMES

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Call Mandy or Jamie Home: 613-476-6960 Cell: 613-503-0266

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SERVING: Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Bulk Markets • Small cylinder exchange program

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476-2653

James Stacey Carpentry Free Estimates

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Panthers hitting stride entering playoffs Coach says seniors played best game of season in loss to St. Theresa Monday

March 6, 2017 - One-day workshop "Getting Started in Aquaculture and Aquaponics which includes: background; consumption; future outlook; production systems; processing methods; markets; pricing; distribution; economics; farm design; and, industry presentations.

Lunch and handouts included. Location: North Grenville Community Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario. Topic: Economic Development

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

It might not have been a winning effort Monday evening, but PECI Senior Basketball Panthers coach Caleb Hugh believes his team put forward its best game of the season going into the Bay of Quinte Conference playoffs.

Fuelled by a chance to move into third place in the standings, the Panthers put everything on the floor and put themselves into a position to upset the perennially strong St. Theresa Titans.

Early in the game, the Panthers went shot for shot with their foes. They found some success with their game plan limiting St. Theresa’s dominant guards and forcing its other players to make plays.

“There wasn’t much needed from us as coaches to motivate our group as they knew what was at stake,” Hugh said. “I think we did a good job of frustrating them and making them uncomfortable with our defence.”

The Panthers managed to keep pace by keying on a mismatch in size and feeding big men Ryan Kelly and Max Manlow the ball. Even when they didn’t get good looks, they were able to draw defenders and open up chances for perimeter shooters. Dan Seguin had a hot hand early from the outside and that kept the Panthers within striking distance, 10 back at half.

In the third quarter, the Panthers made a push to get ahead as they stormed back from the double-digit deficit to gain a lead with guards John McHugh and Jordan Stacey playing an instrumental role in breaking St. Theresa’s zone press.

According to Hugh, the Titans managed to swing the momentum back in the fourth quarter to cement a 59-47 win.

Their coach made a switch to a man-to-man press, which he said gave the Panthers a lot of trouble.

They had given all they had.

“Our guys had played so hard for the three quarters leading up to that, I think they ran out of gas,” he said. “Credit to St. Theresa for playing a very strong defence throughout the game, but especially in the fourth.”

The visitors also brought a vocal, playoff-style crowd to support them at PECI. In their second last game of the regular season Thursday, the Panthers put forward a complete effort for senior night, downing the St. Paul Falcons 56-25. Hugh said he was impressed by the team-first attitude on display as the Panthers paid tribute to Seguin, Manlow, McHugh, Kelly, and Stacey.

“We did a good job offensively due to solid ball movement,” he said. “The guys trusted each other and made the extra pass to open teammates. This contributed to multiple players in double digits for us.”

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HALTED EFFORT Panthers centre Max Manlow raises his hand to prevent a St. Paul Falcons attacker from taking a clear shot at the basket during the Panthers’ 56-25 win last Thursday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Residential and Farm Wiring Farm Generator Sales and Service PLAYING KEEP AWAY Panthers forward Ryan Kelly prepares to shoot as he’s double teamed by a pair of St.Theresa Titans during the first quarter of Bay of Quinte Conference play Monday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Kaleb Stacey hit four of six attempts from beyond the threepoint arc to lead the Panthers with 12 points. While Stacey might be one of the smaller players in the senior loop, Hugh said he’s managed to be a contributor because of his excellent skills and his fearless attitude. Wyatt Gilbert also had a big game, scoring 10 points. Hugh commented that Gilbert is a real asset to the Panthers because his versatility allows him to fill any position on the court effectively.

Thursday’s win guaranteed the Panthers a home-court appearance in the playoffs Monday as they’ll host the Moira Trojans at 6 p.m. in quarterfinal action. Hugh said he’s pleased his players were among the four teams to clinch a game at home.

“The players have earned the right to compete one more time in front of friends and family. It’s always a special moment for an

athlete to play on their home court, especially if it may be the last time,” he said.

The two maroon-clad teams are no stranger to one another in post-season action as they also lined up against one another last year. Moira hosted and the Panthers were able to complete an upset. This season, the Panthers captured the regular season contest but Hugh said the playoffs can be a different game entirely.

“We got them in the regular season, but that means nothing if we don’t take care of business at home Monday,” he said.

To find success, Hugh said the Panthers will be looking to a similar game plan, limiting turnovers and finding ways to handle Moira’s pressure defence.

Production from Kelly and Manlow is a key, he said, and added the Panthers will need to work harder than their opponents from start to finish.

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Elevators & Farm Supplies Inc.

Buy & Sell Top Prices

476-6597 RR 2 Picton

GRAIN PRICES

FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, February 8, 2017 CORN $188.00/t NEW CROP CORN $187.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT $196.00/t SOYBEANS $479.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS $463.00/t

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

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

JOHN DEERE

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $6.25 for 15 words or less. 14¢ each additional word.

BIRTHS, MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 17¢ each word, minimum $10.50 (50 words)

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

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario OPEN WED. - SAT. 10am-4pm SUN. 12 noon -4pm

613-393-9993 888-905-9993

get ready for winter now. Cut your own firewood. Easy access. $50 a cord. Phone 613-813-0842. graco baby swing, good condition, $50. Phone 613-393-17888.

KenMore 30” stove, excellent condition,black & white, perfect working order. Cleaned! Rangehood available. $150. 613-393-5313. seasoned firewood, cut, split and delivered. 613-885-3171. suMMer waves pool with pump and ladder, 18ft roundx48” deep, new still in box, $400; 35 gallon Rossi Macchime grape press made in Italy, plus glass carboys and accessories, $250. Karen, 613-902-5831.

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WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS

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antiques

now is the time of year to get your favorite piece of furniture refinished.

25 years experience. 613-847-3159.

Pets

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

veHicles for sale

great veHicles for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

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

aPPliances for sale

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

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

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

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 for rent

2 bedrooM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 416721-5101 downtown Picton loft for rent.

Fabulous 2 storey loft in the heart of Picton with vaulted ceilings, original hardwood floors, two car covered parking, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, in-suite laundry, gourmet kitchen with upgraded appliances, large kitchen island, ample storage, gas fireplace and so much more. $1,950 monthly, Immediate occupancy. Call 613-922-8555. fairway aPartMents 2 bedroom, all inclusive. First, Last and References required. Call 613-4381611 for details. furnisHed 2 bedrooM central Picton available MontHly feb 1-apr 30 Bright second floor newly renovated, fully equipped sit down kitchen, modern appliances. Comfy furniture and gueen beds. All utilities included, WIFI, cable TV, snow clearing, garbage tags, reserved parking too. No smoking. No pets. $1600. 613-471-1169. tHe MaPles of Picton (Independent Retirement) has a room available. 613-476-4340.

wanted

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

wanted standing Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

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

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cHild care

looKing for Quality, small group licensed care? Interested in becoming a provider? Call Rachel at The HUB’s Home Child Care Program 613-476-8142.

eMPloyMent wanted

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

Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work.

Small deck and small deck repairs.

Call George 613-393-2144 or 343263-0027.

Precision ProPerty ManageMent. Comprehensive home care including lawns, landscaping, eavestrough cleaning, snow shoveling and general maintenance. Seniors and snowbirds are our specialty. Reasonable rates. Call or text Brad Brown and his team at 613-846-0044. sHeila brusHey Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613-393-5021.

HelP wanted

exPerienced caregiver.

Needed to start work immediately for mother-in-law suffering Dementia. I am offering 4-5 hours per day on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at a rate of $20.00 per hour. All applicants should email directly at jimmyethendricks@gmail.com

FULL TIME BARBER/STYLIST position available immediately in Picton.

Willing to train.

Phone 613-476-4230 leave message Jobs available Prince Edward County Job Fair, Wed.February 22, 10-2pm – Community Centre, Picton www.buildanewlife.ca/jobfair vineyard worKer at Waupoos Estates Winery $11.43 per hour. Full time position. Duties include: planting, cultivating and irrigating crops.

Send resume to marketingsalesnbially@gmail.com

Mortgages

are you looking to purchase a home? Or renew your mortgage? I can help. I deal with banks & financial mortgages. Call Gary Rorabeck Mortgage Brokerage lic# 11026 lic#M08005371. 613-966-6750.

real estate wanted

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

Find it in the classifieds!

HelP wanted

VINEYARD AND ORCHARD

FARM EXPERIENCED FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WANTED

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

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

Please send resume to narisuhu@gmail.com

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

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

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

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BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

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AFTON'S

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Mon.,Tue., Wed., Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-1

Just walk in

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in Cherry Valley Fri. Sat. Sun. #1533 Cty. Rd. 10

card of tHanKs

I wish to thank the various individuals and agencies that cared for my wife June Noble during her illness and subsequent death. First are the Community Care personnel that took care of June in her home.

These ladies kept her clean and comfortable for several days prior to hospitalization. June entered the Picton Hospital early in January.

She commented several times about the excellent care provided by the hospital staff. She made special mention about the kindness and dedication of the nursing staff during her stay in room 205, thanks girls.

Also my thanks to the Saint Elizabeth Hospital gang that treated June at home. They made it possible for her to die in comfort and with dignity where otherwise she would have died gasping for breath that was not attainable. On Wednesday, January 26, I retired at about 10:30pm at which time June was sleeping comfortably and breathing easily. When I woke at about five am on Thursday she was still warm beneath the covers but her arms that were exposed were cold, her breathing had stopped. As I slept against her throughout the night I am sure she died peacefully.

Thanks also to Dr. Rice for the care that he provided and for arranging the help of the various groups of caregivers. We will miss you Doc. Have a Happy Retirement. Bill Noble

MeMoriaMs

frost - In loving memory of a dear mother, Wilhelmina, who passed away February 14, 2001.

Mothers never really die They just keep house in the sky.

They polish the sun by day And light the stars at night.

Love you always Margaret. frost - In loving memory of a loved grandma, Wilhelmina, who passed away February 14, 2001.

I wish I could rewind the clock And have known now what I know.

I would have have hugged you one more time.

Before I had to let you go.

Loved and miss you dearly Donna. wadfortH, In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Clarence, who passed away February 4, 1973 and a dear son Donald Wadforth who passed away February 16, 2006.

Loving memories never die As years roll on and days pass by In our hearts memories are kept Of the ones we love And will never forget...

Ever remembered and loved Elva and family.

In Memory of

MEMORIAMS

HAIGHT, Earnest Arthur

In Memory of a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who passed away on February 13, 1994

He had a loving nature, and a heart as pure as gold.

He always had a smiling face, and a story to be told.

He had a wonderful sense of humour, and a twinkle in his eye.

He had a helping hand in time of need, on that you could rely.

Maybe we can’t touch his hand, or see his smiling face, and maybe we can’t hear his voice, or feel his warm embrace, But something we will always have tucked safely in our hearts.

Our love for him, his love for us, will never let us part.

Always remembered by wife Dianna, Daughters Sherri, Serena and their Families.

Mina Marie and her Mother Tanya who now rests with her Father in heaven.

MEMORIAMS

WILLIAMS- In loving memory of Lucille Williams June 16 1926-February 8 2015 Two years have come and gone while she lies in peaceful sleep Her memory in our hearts forever we will keep The truth is those we love never go away They are right beside us every day We feel you in the soft summer breeze Sometimes you are the whisper in the leaves Lover of animals and protector of creatures big and small Know dear mother and grandmother you are loved and missed by all With love from Philip, Shawn, Shannon and families.

In loving memory of

Betty Vanhecke

who passed away Feb. 8, 2009 The rolling stream of life rolls on but still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there.

Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts We miss you Mom!

DEATH

ATTERSLEY, Dr. Edward Martin

In loving memory of a wonderful Mom, Nan, and Great Nan

Marie Suddard

July 20, 1929 - February 11, 2015 Two years have passed, but not the pain It lingers every day We try to hide our miseries But it seems they'll never fade.

They say time heals, but for us it feels That time has just stood still For there's a place within our hearts That only you can fill.

But life goes on, and we know you'd say Be happy at what you do But our happiness has it's limits Since we lost a Mom like you.

And if we could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true We'd pray to God with all our hearts For yesterdays and you!

Forever loved and remembered by her family, Gary, Judy & Jim, Jamie & Sheila, Jennifer & Brenden, Jillian & Will, Maggie and Vivi, and Max and Gia

In Memory

October 10th 1943 to February 1st, 2017 Early on the morning of February 1st, 2017, Dr. Ed Attersley passed away in peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit of Markham Stouffville Hospital. His children were by his side throughout the day comforting him as well as dear friends and family who came to say goodbyes. After graduating from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine in 1967, Ed started his medical career at as an ER doctor at both Scarborough Centenary Hospital and North York General prior to opening his medical practice. Ed was an absolutely devoted and dedicated family physician whose generosity and astute patient assessments earned him long time patient care. He truly loved being a doctor. Ed travelled the world golfing and had numerous stories to delight the masses. In 1969, he joined Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club. His joy to play with his buddies gave him endless opportunities to regale stories of success, near misses and almosts. Ed will be fondly remembered his passion for golf, travelling the world to play with his dear friends. When not playing golf, Ed was completely at home gardening in his beloved Cherry Valley farm in Picton, Ontario. He is survived by his children, Diane and Shane, his 103 year old mother, Stella, and his two sisters, Mary and Diane. A memorial was held for Dr. Attersley at Cedarbrae Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, February 7th from 1pm to 3pm

DEATHS

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Elberne Carson

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Carson (nee Morrow). Loving father of Florence Lindsay (Jerry), Brenda Whattam (Kevin), Craig Carson (Marilyn) and John Carson (Faith). Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Stephanie Calver, Andrea McGeachie, Meghan Lindsay, Erin Langiano, Pamela Borton, Paula Leone, Jennifer Carson, Becky Vivian and Corey Whattam and his 19 great-grandchildren.

Survived by his sister Virtue Schultz and his brother Arley Carson. Predeceased by his parents Lillie and Roy Carson and his loving friend Verla Bulger.

Friends may call at the AINSWORTH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOXON AVENUE, WELLINGTON on Friday, February 17th from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Reverend Rod Smith officiating. Spring Interment Hicksite Cemetery, Bloomfield.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.

Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

HUBBS, Allan Edwin

Passed away peacefully at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017. Allan Edwin Hubbs of RR#1, Bloomfield in his 83rd year.

Beloved son of the late Irene and Willet Hubbs. Survived by his brothers Ron (Eva) and Keith (Cora).

Predeceased by his sister June Noble (Bill). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. At Allan’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. Spring Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Lung Association 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 Memorial Donations may be made by cheque payable to The Lung Association and mailed to The Lung Association, 110 North Front Street – A3 Suite 339, Belleville, Ontario K8P 0A6

Rest in Peace

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DEATHS

STEELE, Gary Carman

suddenly at home on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 in his 74th year. Son of the late Sherman and Jessie Steele. Beloved husband and best friend of Beverley Steele (nee Porter) of Plainfield. Loving father of Jason (Jodie) Steele of Moscow and Stephanie Steele of Plainfield. Proud Grampy of AlanMichael, Logan and Eleanor. Gary was survived by his brother Duane and predeceased by his sister Alma Steele. He will be fondly remembered by his nephews, Kevin Perry of Cincinnati, Rick Steele of Belleville and many other cherished family members.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel (613-968-2273). In honoring Gary’s wishes there will be no service. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Research Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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

Dated at Picton on the 26th day of January 2017.

MARGARET WANDA CHARLTONWATTS, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors, HENDERSON WILLIAMS LLP, 199 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0.

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YOUNG, Ann Dorothy (nee – Webster)

After a courageous battle with A.L.S., at Hospice Prince Edward on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 at the age of 66. Dear daughter of the late Eric and Dorothy Webster. Beloved wife of the late Blaine Young. Loving mother to Karen Pringle (Jamie). Ann will never be forgotten by her grandchildren Brendan and Brooke. Sadly missed by her sister and brother in laws; Carol Callaghan (Gary), Ed Mawson (Bev), Al Young (Tammy) and Paulette Simmons. Dear daughter in law of Kay Young. Special aunty to all her nieces and nephews.

Ann was a B.G.H. volunteer, involved with St. Joseph's Auxiliary, avid hockey fan especially to her beloved Belleville Bulls and will be missed by her bowling league friends. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for mom. A public graveside service and reception will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the A.L.S. Society of Canada, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or the Quinte Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted in the care of the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968) 150 Church St. Belleville.

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Parents raise concerns about timelines, bussing distances, and suitability of school for K-12 learning See SCHOOLS, page 25

While the near-century old C.M.L. Snider has aged well, the Centennial-era schools are starting to show their age and weren't built to last more than 50 years.

“The increasing age of facilities is also a factor and renewal requires significant capital investment,” Horrigan said, adding the average age of board facilities is 54 years old.

Currently, PECI leads the list of five-year renewal needs at $17.4 million.

Queen Elizabeth ($4.7 million) and Pinecrest Memorial ($3.7 million) lead the way in terms of elementary schools needing fix ups while the rest involved in the ARC process: Kente, C.M.L. Snider, and Sophiasburgh, need around $2 million in the next half decade.

Combined with the province’s claw back and elimination of the geographic circumstances grant and declining enrolment top-up funding for Ontario's school boards facing similar issues, the renewal needs pose a major fiscal hurdle for the board to clear.

“The ability to sustain effective programming and continue to be fiscally responsible, which is paramount for us, is affected by our declining enrolment, our surplus space, our aging infrastructure and a reduction in funding,” Horrigan told those assembled Wednesday night.

“These are the realities we face as do a number of boards in Ontario and why this process has been initiated” While the process might be spreading far and wide across the province, at least one parent accused the board of being Picton-centric when it came to the public meetings.

Evelyn Wilson raised several concerns Wednesday, both on her own behalf as well as parents who could not attend the meeting.

“If this is truly a Prince Edward County committee, why are we leaving out the north part with these public meetings? Will you have public meetings where people who work in Trenton or Belleville can attend?” Wilson asked the boards administration.

Wilson brought up another point that perhaps had flown under the radar with the fretting over the mass consolidation proposal.

With Massassaga-Rednersville being a Kindergarten to Grade 6 facility, students reaching Grade 7 normally attend Kente for two years.

With Kente expected to closed by 2020, those affected students would need to be bussed up to and over 50 km each day to new consolidated school somewhere in the vicinity of the village of Wellington.

“Those families are being left off the committee. Do they just disappear? They are part of

Kente and for kids now that are on the bus at 8:30 a.m. they will now get on a bus at 8 a.m. and go down to Wellington. That's makes for a nine=and=a-halfhour school day and that's too long for kids. We need to make sure our kids are not on the bus that long,” Wilson said. “It affects school life, it affects family life, it affects life in general, look at your boundaries, you say you want to keep kids healthy but nine and half hours and all that time on a bus is not cutting it.”

Wilson acknowledged the declining enrolment and that the issue needed to be dealt with but also added the timelines were far to tight to reach a consensus.

“Listen to the people who live in the county and want to have their say. Let's not rush through this, lets take the time, do the due-diligence so that everyone in the county can have their say and make the best decisions,” Wilson said.

Julie Hymus was one of several parents that were concerned about how the board was going to accept a recommendation on June 19, issue a tender for construction, acquire the necessary permits and then complete renovations in time for September 5 to welcome the littlest of learners.

“How are you going to make sure PECI is ready to welcome the primary students into a secondary school that is not

designed for them?” she asked.

Superintendent of business services Nick Pfeiffer said the board would not open a school before it was ready to welcome students but that the board had great experience with construction and capital projects whether it was new school builds or renovations, accommodations or additions.

“I believe we can be ready to welcome those students but I can tell you we won't be welcoming those students until we are absolutely able to do so,” Pfeiffer said, adding that senior administration is developing a robust transition plan that shows how it intends to complete the work.

If the plan was to go ahead as presented, PECI's utilization rate would jump to 97 per cent and ARC committee member and Queen Elizabeth student Sarah Johnson wondered what impact that might have on students.

“Is there enough space in this school to properly accommodate students while not negatively affecting their learning ability?”

Board officials said they were “very confident”there was enough space so that the “learning environment is welcoming and its conducive to learning and the highest degree of education.”

Some comments and concerns couldn't be answered by board staff.

Longtime Sophiasburgh resident Barb Foster said she had seen firsthand the benefits of living in a rural community and the value of attending a rural school.

“What I haven't seen here is the importance of a rural school in a rural community. You take those schools away, you are going to take away our community. How are you going to address that? Why hasn't that been one of the main topics? We have a number of families wanting to move to our rural communities but they don't want that children to be educated outside that community. It's a rural child's right to be educated where they live,” Foster said.

As the process continues, it appears any relief in the time line would have to be instituted by the Ontario government.Mayor Robert Quaiff addressed those in attendance during the question and comment period to bring the community up to speed on efforts currently underway.

The mayor and councillors attended the recent Rural Ontario Municipalities Association Conference in Toronto where local officials had occasion to speak with education minister Mitzie Hunter and Premier Kathleen Wynne and press them an Association of Municipalities of Ontario-endorsed resolution that calls for the moratorium of the ARC process.

From comments reported by Quaiff, the premier and the minis-

ter would like to see school boards and municipalities working closer together with regards to potential school consolidation.

The mayor said he responded that school boards are agencies of the province and they might need some direction in that respect from the Ministry.

“We also talked to representatives from the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democrats and we think we have everybody on board to take a deep breath and slow down this process,” Quaiff said. “My question to the board of education is 'Will you further communicate with the municipalities to see if we can't have more than just two meetings before a decision is made that will affect our community forever?

“If you want to look at what happens when you close a school, look at North Marysburgh. How many young families live there?

None. How many families look at moving into that community?

None. So, please, lets have more than two meetings before we make a decision that will change this community forever,” he continued to a rousing response from the audience.

Individual school Arc committes are meeting over the coming weeks to chart input and develop counterproposals to the board's initial plan.

The next public meeting is slated for April 20 although no time or location has been determined.

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Pirates drop final two regular season games Picton likely to play Port Hope in opening round of playoffs CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

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It wasn't the end of the season the Picton Pirates hoped they'd have.

The team fell 3–2 to the Port Hope Panthers on Thursday and 5–2 to the Napanee Raiders on Friday night, wrapping their regular season on a four-game slide.

The Pirates had been seeking a top-three finish, avoiding a first round playoff match-up against Port Hope. The losses have pushed the team into a thirdplace tie in points with Gananoque.

However, the Islanders have three games remaining and probability suggests they'll at least be able to pick up a win against Campbellford in their final game of the season.

Picton coach Chris Masterson points to a confluence of bad luck late in the season for the club's falling fortunes. The team hasn't had a fully healthy lineup all season, but recently has been hit with a rash of injuries and suspensions.

“The wheels have come off the train a little bit with injuries and suspensions,” he said. “In all my years of coaching — I've probably coached 14 years of hockey — I've never had an experience quite like this where it seems to be one thing after another in terms of bad luck.”

Masterson said other teams have faced some of the same things earlier in the season, but he said they seem to have caught up with the Pirates down the stretch.

“We never played any of the 40 games with our full roster, but we managed to keep key injuries at bay until right down the stretch,” he said. “The last five or six games just seem like bad luck after bad luck.”

The Pirates opened Thursday's contest against the Panthers with a lot of jump. Port Hope was unable to get much zone time in the opening minutes as some hard work from the Picton defence paid off. The opening frame closed with the Panther's holding a significant edge in shots, but zeros across the board.

It was Picton getting the first goal. Dawson Ellis opened the scoring 5:21 into the middle frame, but the Pirates weren't able to generate much for the remainder of the period.

Dalton Lawrence tied the

CORNER CLASH Port Hope’s Cameron McGill collides with Picton Pirates forward Jordon Cannons during last Thursday’s 3–2 decision. The teams appear to be heading for a playoff battle. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

game less than four minutes later and Nathan Snoek's power-play goal gave the Panthers the lead late in the second. Just 28 seconds later, Jon Campbell gave Port Hope a two-goal edge,which they carried into the third.

Jordon Cannons scored on the power play with 1:13 left on the clock, but the Pirates weren't able to push the game to overtime.

Napanee came out hard on Friday, firing 20 shots on goal in the opening frame to Picton's eight. Tyler Ignazzitto's goal at 9:40 was the difference heading into the first intermission.

Late in the frame Picton leading scorer Dawson Ellis was handed a game misconduct for fighting.

He subsequently received a three-game suspension.

Masterson said this is by far the most adversity the team has seen all season.

“The guys we have here at the end have worked their tail off for where we are,” he said. “We have a young team and an inexperienced team, particularly the guys who are left in the lineup — we've faced adversity all year, but losing Dawson Ellis hurts a fair amount.”

Chris Rogalsky and Justynn Steven added power-play goals at

4:23 and 5:17 of the second, respectively, to make it 3–0.

Steven added goals at 13:00 and 13:38 to complete the hat trick.

Down 5–0 in the waning minutes of the second, the Pirates needed something to give them some life. That came in the form of a Trey Maracle goal at 17:27.

Cannons scored 47 seconds into the third to cut the deficit to three, but the Raiders would hold Picton off the board for the remainder of the frame.

Now the Pirates' focus turns to the playoffs and a likely first round opponent in Port Hope who has dominated the Tod Division all season. Masterson said the Pirates will have to stay disciplined throughout the series.

“We think we have a good game plan in place which we employed Friday night and had a good, solid game,” Masterson said. “They scored the winning goal on the power play, so the key is we have to stay out of the box.”

Masterson said Ellis' absence for the next three games creates an opportunity for others to step up.

“Hopefully we get that here in this playoff match-up,” he said.

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Goaltender could serve lengthy suspension for contacting official DUKES, from page 19

But Wellington was equal to the task on Sunday, grinding out any threats the Tigers brought their way.

And if there was a breakdown, Wellington starter Connor Ryckman was there, stopping all 20 volleys Aurora mustered over the final 40 minutes.

Abrams was at a loss as to why the club came out flat to the North Division-leading Markham Royals on Friday night.

“We weren't skating very well at all and I'm not sure it wasn't a holdover from the big emotional win the night before in Kingston.”

Despite out-shooting Markham 17-12 in the first, Abrams said the staff felt relieved to get out of the first period tied.

“I was hopeful that the energy and the spark would return for the start of the second and it never did,” Abrams explained. We' played some pretty good hockey since Dec. 1 and the second was one of the worst periods we've played all year.”

When asked if his players perhaps stopped skating in the second stanza, Abrams replied: “I don't think we ever started.”

Prendel actually staked Wellington to a 1-0 lead early in the second but an avalanche of Markham goals in the second would effectively dismantle the Dukes on this night.

A pair of goals by Lucas Condotta and singles by Rylee St. Onge and Laine Mackay did Wellington in with Condotta's second of the frame being the coup de grace in a pair of instances.

Wellington's Olivier-Courchesne had the puck frozen for an extended period of time before Condotta swooped to the Dukes net and made a number of stabs at the puck.

Finally, the puck was jarred from the netminder's grasp and trickled over the line with just 51 seconds left.

Rising immediately to protest, the Quebec City native made contact with a linesman and was given the gate and will likely have to sit for seven or more games.

Abrams said Olivier-Courchesne's anger after a controversial goal (the second of the period) was understandable however the actions were “unacceptable.”

If Wellington's hopes weren't effectively dashed after that sequence, William Sirman's shorthanded goal at 5:37 was the fatal body blow.

Nic Mucci would score with 67 seconds left to make it 5-2 but Condotta salted the game away with a meaningless (other than his hat trick) goal with just 12 seconds left.

The 300 or so fans taking in Thursday night's game in Kingston were offered a better show than counterparts at the Markham Centennial Arena as the Vees and Dukes combined for a great game that wasn't decided until the first minute of overtime.

“It really was the total opposite,” Abrams said of the two

games Wellington played on back-to-back nights. “It was high paced and we were skating as well as we have all year.”

Mucci was outstanding for Wellington, tying the game in the first period and setting up Brayden Stortz to put Wellington ahead 2-1 in the first part of the second period.

Kingston's Danny Bosio responded in short order but it was Mucci again setting up a go ahead goal, spotting Arcan at 9:36 to get it to 3-2 in favour of the visitors.

“In the big games he's always right there and very solid for us,” Abrams said.

Kingston would get the lone goal of the third period and the game needed to be decided during an extra session.

Wellington didn't waste anytime as Bean laid a nice saucer pass to Stortz at the 32-second mark and the OJHL's leading point getter was left with a tap-in for the extra point.

Ryckman made 37 saves in the win and Abrams noted it was wonderful effort in a key-situation by one of the league's top netminders.

Wellington plays its second last road game of the regular season in Trenton Friday. Then, the club gets some much-deserved home-cooking Sunday afternoon as the Lindsay Muskies swim into the Essroc Arena for a 2 p.m. start.

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