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Mayor hopes to build on positives from past year Levee audience hears about increasing tourism, productive steps toward growth CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

There was a lot going on in Prince Edward County in 2016 and that trend is projected to continue in the new year.

Mayor Robert Quaiff and council members rang in the new year at the annual New Year's Levee at Macaulay Museum on Sunday afternoon. Quaiff noted all that's been accomplished in 2016 and highlighted a few of the priorities for the next year in his address.

“With 2016 behind us, I think we can confidently say that the County had a productive year,” Quaiff began.

He noted the county's tourism economy was boosted with nearly a million visitors travelling to Prince Edward — an all-time high.

Going hand and hand with the tourism sector was the County's efforts to attract new full-time residents, both young and old.

There were several points Quaiff emphasized in his comments.

DEVELOPMENT

Throughout the year there's been a focus on development. Quaiff said the municipality has seen several large construction projects — including the opening of the

first phase of Wellings of Picton and the major expansion of the Manor on Loyalist Parkway retirement and assisted living home.

“In fact, construction activity in the county totalled over $83 million in 2016 — $6.3 million more than in 2015,” Quaiff said.

“The municipality issued 931 construction permits, 125 more than in 2015.”

Similarly, the municipality's manufacturing and construction businesses are expanding, he said. He noted the findings of the community development department's business retention and expansion program, which saw in-depth interviews conducted with local manufacturing and construction businesses.

“Of 60 companies in the manufacturing and construction sectors, over the past three years over 130 new positions were created in the county in these two sectors alone,” he said. “These same businesses plan on creating 124 new positions in the next 18 months. That's double the average provincial employment growth rate.”

Quaiff said the trends highlight the good things that have come out of 2016 for Prince Edward County.

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Peers select politician for one-year term

Quaiff picked to lead EOWC CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff greets Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison as executive assistant Karen Kirby looks on. Quaiff’s levee address touched on topics ranging from transition and sustainability to healthcare. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Whatever the next year brings, it appears it will certainly be busier for Mayor Robert Quaiff.

Quaiff announced during the Sunday's annual New Year's Levee that he has been selected as chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC). The election was conducted by secret ballot and held at the EOWC's annual inaugural meeting held in Kingston on Jan. 5 and 6.

Lanark County Warden Bill Dobson, who is also reeve of the Township of Montague was elected as the 2017 vice-chair.

Quaiff said he was honoured by the gesture.

“Personally, it's an honour and privilege to have been nominated by my peers,” he said.

Quaiff's selection as chair of the EOWC also allows him to sit on the board of directors for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Quaiff told the levee audience he's excited about the new roles and that it will certainly be a busy year, but he's prepared.

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MacDonald to build administrative support to help Hospice continue its good work Interim executive director to help board design her successor’s role ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The new interim executive director at Hospice Prince Edward is looking to create a position, not re-create the agency that hired her.

Val MacDonald, a lifelong county resident, started

working for the agency two days a week Dec. 19.

Upon investigating the organization, MacDonald said she was impressed with the way it runs. Her mandate, she said, is to find ways to ensure it continues to operate smoothly.

“The three full-time employees here are awesome and they’re running their programs without a hitch,” she said. “I’m not messing with them, I’m just trying to facilitate ways to make things easier for them.”

A certified general accountant with experience on several not-for-profit boards, MacDonald will offer her experiences with budgeting and administration for Hospice in the wind-up to the new fiscal year, but she said her bigger focus will be on assessing the type of administrative support needed to help Hospice’s programming — the residential centre, homevisiting program, bereavement and caregiver support, volunteer co-ordination, and fundraising initiatives.

“That’s really the main thrust of why I’m here, to assess the situation on a dayto-day basis,” she said.

“I feel I can really contribute because I am going to be here for a short period of time. I don’t have to worry about down the line, except deciding what this person will do down the line. It’s a snapshot. I’ve bought in. I’m not trying to buy myself a job. I’m being blatantly honest, here’s black and white what I think.”

MacDonald will give her first progress report to the Hospice board later this month and she said she’d like to offer a plan for administration by next month so that a new hire could go through the budget process with her.

She said the board has allowed her to look at recommending a whole range of

TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT Val MacDonald started her new position as Hospice Prince Edward’s interim executive director last month. She hopes to provide support for the organization’s ongoing programs and assess its administrative requirements moving forward. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

options, including a new fulltime executive director, a parttime administrator, or even a secondment from the Prince Edward Family Health Team.

Alongside that assessment, MacDonald will also be responsible for one-time work to implement Hospice’s new governance policies and procedures as well as providing a face for the organization to the general public and to partnering organizations.

That’s something the gregarious MacDonald believes is a key part of her position. She said Hospice gained much goodwill when initial executive director Nancy Parks rallied the community behind the residential hospice project.

“I don’t want everyone to identify hospice with just the

house, but it is a part of it and it adds to that community feel,” she said. “The best part is it brought palliative care and hospice to the regular person who hasn’t had to deal with it.

Maybe they can connect with a support group or volunteers.

We’re here for them in whatever way they choose.”

That community connection and awareness is something MacDonald said will be important for both her and her predecessor to stoke so that everyone knows about hospice care, not just those people who have family admitted to the centre.

While MacDonald says she has some things to learn about the inner workings of the palliative care system in Ontario, she says she can appreciate

the position families are in when they find they want to consider end-of-life options.

“I have terminal cancer. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I’ve fooled them.

Five years was kind of my expectancy, but I’m going on 15 now,” she said. “I’ve got a connection to the oncology clinic in Belleville. I know that palliative care is hugely important to people.”

Whatever the path they choose — dying at home or away from home — MacDonald said when the time comes, Hospice Prince Edward will be there to help.

“I know some day I will choose to be in the hospice here. Hopefully that’s a long time from now but it’s one of those things that all of us will consider — even if we don’t have a life-threatening disease, we know a parent, a neighbour, an aunt, or somebody that will.”

When that time comes, MacDonald hopes she’s helped put into place all the support volunteers and staff need to help families get the most of that important time.

Board chair Peter Matthewman said he believes she is the right fit.

“I cannot imagine a better choice for Hospice” said Matthewman. “Val is a highly respected and well known member of our community.

Without exception, those who know Val speak of their deep and abiding respect for her skill, competence, compassion and character. We are confident that in Val MacDonald, we have found the right leader to help us write the next chapter of our important work.”

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Food to Share volunteers show adaptability to offer nutritious meals Difficult growing season doesn’t stifle charitable efforts ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Those involved in the Food to Share initiative have shown resilience and adaptability in order to reach their collective goal of increasing access to healthy, nutritious meals.

On Tuesday, as blowing snow blanketed local roadways in white, eight volunteers trudged into the kitchen at the Wellington Legion to dice vegetables and fry meat to create homemade pasta sauce to be packaged and distributed at local food banks.

Their presence in the storm was just one example of the lengths the program will go to fulfill the vision founder Glen Wallis laid out for the service.

To be in Wellington for one cooking session in each of the next eight weeks, Wallis has offered his carpentry services to spruce up the commercial kitchen at the Legion.

A difficult growing year in 2016 also had Wallis and his volunteers considering ways they could change their offerings to deliver in their second year of service.

“Obviously, last summer was not a great summer for the farmers,” Wallis said.

“Hopefully, next year there’s a better crop and we have more produce. The summer before we had squash, onions, cabbage — all sorts of stuff to play with.”

This year, about all Food to Share could muster in direct donation from local farms was tomatoes. They were in abundant supply at Hagerman Farms and Londry Farms so the volunteer crews did their best to pick the remaining crop left in the fields.

“We ended up picking

MEAL PREPARATION Food to Share volunteers Jen Ross, left, and Jane Stevens chop carrots for inclusion in a tomato-based pasta sauce being prepared for local food banks at the Wellington Legion Tuesday morning. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

2,000 lbs of tomatoes, which we froze. The County Farm Centre donated the freezer space,” Wallis said. “The tomatoes weren’t going to go anywhere. The farmers had so many, they couldn’t pick them all themselves.”

Other foods were clearly in short supply. Since Food to Share had some funding in place from the County, the Stark Family Foundation, and other donors, Wallis said they decided to buy food for Christmas hampers and for cooking. More than 2,000 lbs of potatoes, carrots, and onions were purchased.

Wallis reasoned that it wasn’t right to ask farmers to donate foods when they didn’t have a lot and could sell the quantities they had.

He added that if Food to Share stepped forward, it meant one less thing the food banks had to do on their own.

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“We never intended to be a charity that bought food for the food banks, but we have to roll with the times. If we had the money and they didn’t have food coming from local farmers, it seemed like a natural thing to do.”

Local businesses gladly helped out. For example, Wallis said Prince Edward Pizzeria ordered green peppers for Food to Share projects when it ordered its own supply and reduced the leg work in producing the food.

Even with the variety of food on hand last year, Wallis said there was a learning curve in discovering how to feed people. There was some variety, like chicken pot pies and Thai curry dishes, but Wallis also noted there were only so

many things that could be produced with the bumper crop of donated squash.

He’s hoping the staples on this year’s ingredient-limited menu, chilli and pasta sauce, will be well received.

“It remains to be seen whether people are excited having those two things, or whether it’s ‘Oh, that again,” Wallis said. “People get a few bags of food when they go to the food bank, so they can get chilli and tomato sauce every month. Most people, myself included, every couple weeks go back to their favourites.

Who doesn’t like chilli and pasta with tomatoes?’”

Cheryl Vigar is one of the volunteers who came out for Tuesday’s cooking session.

She said when she heard about Wallis’ proposal for Food to Share, she knew she had to be a part of it.

“It’s an excellent cause. I believe in good nutrition and helping people to be able to acquire that nutrition, even on a tight budget, fixed income or social assistance,” she said.

Vigar said in her career as a public health nurse, she worked with many families who relied on food banks, She said many stretched what they could do with canned goods, but it wasn’t the same.

“It’s better than nothing, but when you think of the nutrition in some of the fresh stuff they were missing out on, it was a shame.”

Now retired, Vigar said she was looking for a volunteer opportunity where she could be helpful and do something that interested her. She came away impressed.

“I’ve only been a couple of times in the kitchen like this, but everybody works so well together,” she said. “You’d

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Vigar also had a chance to pick vegetables on the farm and said it was an enjoyable experience and, like Wallis, she didn’t find it as labour intensive as she imagined.

Perhaps the most satisfying part of her experience with Food to Share, she said, has been the knowledge the program’s volunteers are making a difference.

“Last time I was here, we made chilli. Just seeing the mounds of containers of chilli that we made and knowing that, tonight, a bunch of people would have fresh chilli for supper was a real sense of accomplishment.”

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Smith uncontested in Bay of Quinte MPP will carry PC banner in 2018 ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

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As expected, Todd Smith was unopposed as Bay of Quinte Progressive Conservatives selected their first nominee for the new provincial riding last Thursday in Belleville.

A rising star in the opposition ranks, Smith has twice been elected in Prince Edward-Hastings, most recently in 2014 when he had the largest increase in support of any elected incumbent within the Progressive Conservative party.

With the ridings redrawn to mirror the federal ridings, Smith announced in July that after much consideration he’d run in Bay of Quinte.

“I’ve enjoyed representing Prince Edward County — everyone asks me about the county wherever I go — and I love Belleville too, I’ve been part of that community for a long time,” he said.

Smith added many people in Quinte West — the municipality he actually lives in — also encouraged him to be their representative.

On Thursday, Smith was officially nominated in downtown Belleville before leaving this week for a tour of Israel.

He said he was pleased to receive the nomination.

“It’s an unbelievable honour to be nominated to represent local Progressive Conservatives in the next election,” Smith said. “This next election is about the future of this province. It’s an honour to represent the people of this region, but it’s my goal to be representing them from the government benches after 2018.”

The selection of the former radio news director was

NOMINATED Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith ran uncontested to secure the Progressive Conservative nomination for Bay of Quinte for the 2018.provincial election.Smith was elected in 2011 and again in 2014.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) celebrated by Progressive Conservatives locally and provincially.

“Ontario has never needed a change in government more than now,” offered riding association president Janet Harnden. “We have seen Todd’s work ethic first and, as the riding association president, I couldn’t think of a better candidate running for us in 2018.”

Party leader Patrick Brown called Smith an “incredibly important member of our Ontario PC team” and added Smith has proven himself time and again to be hard working and deeply passionate about his constituents.

In a news release, Brown congratulated Smith for his work as the party’s critic for the Hydro One sale.

“Todd has exposed the Wynne Liberals’ reckless plan that will result in even higher hydro electricity bills,” he said. “I’m very excited to continue working alongside Todd as we spread our positive message of change and a more prosperous future with the peo-

ple of Bay of Quinte and Ontario.”

Brown also acknowledged Smith for his work advocating for the Sagonaska Demonstration School and for speaking out against health-care cuts in the region.

At the nomination meeting, Smith continue to rally against the Jan. 1 adoption of a cap-and-trade system the government says will help reduce carbon emissions.

“Most Ontarians were expecting gas prices to go down after the holidays, but they haven’t and they are now discovering that as of Jan. 1 there’s another Ontario Liberal hand in their pocket,” he said in a release. “ Kathleen Wynne’s cap-and-trade scheme drives up the price of gasoline and home heating fuels at a time of year when residents can’t afford to pay more to heat their homes.”

Smith argued the plan will do little to reduce emissions in Ontario. Instead, he said it will squeeze taxpayers’ pocketbooks while sending hundreds of millions of dollars to reduce emissions in California instead of Ontario.

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COMMENTARY Shaming accused impaired drivers can do harm as well as good

WITH the number of impaired driving arrests not dropping fast enough for their liking, York Regional Police suggested this week it might look into the practice of having a web site to effectively name and shame alleged drunk drivers. The bid follows the practice already in place with many police forces, including the OPP here in Prince Edward County — though instead of a dedicated public web site, many simply release names in the media.

Police forces should be applauded for any effort that would take even one impaired driver off the roads. On first blush, it appears publishing such a list is a tool that supports that end. Execution, however, would determine whether this method is fair and proactive or heavy handed and unfair to those accused of a crime and facing their day in court.

The presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial are important values in the Canadian legal system and one can make the argument that reporting names of the accused can colour an individual’s reputation in the community regardless of the findings of judge or jury. The trouble is in many cases, once the accusation is out there — especially in today’s world of social media and instant gratification — it spreads quickly. It’s hard to say if people spreading that information will take the time and do due diligence to see if the charges stick. Every effort should be made to ensure justice is done for all involved.

Another sticky consideration when dealing with releasing names is how

much information the public receives and about what. Is impaired driving necessarily more detrimental to the public than domestic assault? How about a break-in? What about other vehicular-related offences? It gets to be a slippery slope if the public isn’t being provided the same access for all instances of crime or breaches of the law — excepting those situations where an offender’s information is rightly restricted to protect the identity of an innocent party or a victim.

Instead of releasing targeted lists to shame people accused of specific crimes, police forces and the office of the Attorney General simply have a duty of informing the public how to access court dockets and how to read them. Those interested in knowing the information can take the time to find it on their own and draw their own conclusions.

For those who might think this opinion is too quick to side with people who recklessly put others in danger, that’s fair. From experience, however, the truth always surfaces and those people who have made mistakes — whether they’re a one-time occurrence or chronic behaviour — do have to deal with them. After conviction and devastation, there are many people who feel no need to hide and freely tell the stories about lost jobs and relationships, thousands of dollars spent dealing with the aftermath of their decisions, or worse, memories of taking a life. Putting more resources into sharing those stories in that detail will do more than any list of accused ever could.

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ON THE BREAK Carson Camp of the Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association Timbit Selects tries to break away with the puck at an inter-squad exhibition contest that took place during the first intermission of the Wellington Dukes-Markham Royals game at Essroc Arena Friday evening.The local club of youngsters got their first taste of road action this weekend when they were foiled by a late goal in a 2-1 game in Loyalist Township. (Gazette Photo by Jason Parks)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Picton planned to celebrate its centennial with a midnight ceremony to celebrate its incorporation on March 3 and six straight days of activities in July including an Old Boys reunion, the Gold Cup races, and more. n A man was fined $10 in Picton police court for mailing a fish to a friend for Christmas, contrary to the Game and Fisheries Act. Attached to the muskie was a short poem, taunting the intended recipient. A postal inspector found the package. n Picton’s public utilities commission was offering to visit people’s homes to see if people had the correct lighting to preserve their vision.

1957

n With $24,000 already pledged, a committee working to get artificial ice at the County Agricultural and Recreation Complex announced it could purchase its ice plant if the community could raise $12,000 more. n Trenton mayor Ross Burtt objected to Hungarian refugees taking jobs in the community that could be filled by unemployed people in the region.

“Charity begins at home,” he said during a council meeting. n The Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce was to receive a briefing about how the St. Lawrence Seaway might affect the county from a hydro employee stationed near Cornwall.

1977

n Representatives from all three levels of government toured the wharfs in Wellington. It was expected Environment Canada would pay nearly $750,000 to upgrade the structures if the village would agree to regularly lease and manage the facilities. n A fee increase and a minimum class size put a squeeze on night school programming at PECI as only 13 of 26 programs offered ran. Staff were concerned the numbers might result in less annual funding. n The province gave Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital an increase of $78,264 in funding for 1977 over its allocation for 1976.

1997

n Don and Sandra Pollard had their home on Gilead Road in Hallowell Township broken into for a third time in as many years. The latest burglary, Jan. 7, involved substantial property damage and the theft of several electronic devices. n Several county municipalities were studying increased user fees and service cuts in the wake of reduced transfer payments from the provinces. Few local politicians supported raising taxes to offset losses. n The Hallowell firefighters secured the Prince Edward Yacht Club as the site of their second polar plunge fundraiser for Garrett’s Island.

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Library reveals its most borrowed books in 2016

Ever wonder what books your county neighbours are checking out? Well, we’ve created something to help you cozy up with some of our county’s most popular reads. It’s our 2016 ”greatest hits” booklist – all of the most-frequently borrowed fiction and non-fiction titles at the County Library during the past 12 months.

Across the county, our most borrowed fiction title was Make Me by Lee Child; followed by Even Dogs in the Wild by Ian Rankin; The Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny; Off the Grid by C.J. Box and Far From True by Linwood Barclay.

In non-fiction, Wab Kinew’s The Reason You Walk topped the charts. It was followed by Gold Diggers by Charlotte Grey and one of the go-to books on county history, Prince Edward County: An Illustrated History by Steve Campbell, Ian Robertson and Janet Davies.

Interestingly, another title with a local connection made the list. In Mosquito Down Frank Dell describes his near-death plane crash during the Second World War. Ultimately, Dell found refuge in Holland with Dora and Bernard Prinzen – who later settled right here in Prince Edward County.

In 2016, Dick Prinzen and his wife Sharon Sibthorpe generously donated a copy of Mosquito Down to the County Library collection. You can find a complete list of the most popular titles on our Facebook page (facebook.com/peclibrary) or at any library branch.

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra SIX THE WONDER READERS WIN

Thanks to everyone who read, donated and discussed the book The Wonder

by Emma Donoghue as part of the Tri-County Reads celebrations.

Libraries across the region came together to celebrate the acclaimed Donoghue’s newest book.

You may know Donoghue as an Irish writer but since she moved to London, Ontario we’re proud to count her as a Canadian author.

As part of our celebration, anyone who borrowed The Wonder or donated a copy was eligible to enter to win a Books & Company $50 gift certificate. I’m excited to announce the six branch winners: Dianne Helm in Ameliasburgh; Pat Dubyk in Bloomfield; Lynda Elliott in Consecon; Dawn Ayer in Milford; Bev Sharpe in Picton and Sandra Beardsley in Wellington.

LUCKY WINNER Dawn Ayer won a $50 gift certificate to Books & Company after reading Emma

Donoghue’s The Wonder as part of the Tri-County Reads program. Her winning entry was drawn from those collected at Milford’s Ann Farwell Branch. (Submitted photo)

OPEN CALL TO ALL COUNTY WRITERS…

We’re resolved to keep reading and supporting Canadian writers, especially during 2017, Canada’s 150th birthday. To celebrate, we’ll host our first writer’s symposium and unite as many local writers as possible for networking.

Interested readers will be able to meet many talented authors, poets and writers who live in our area. We hope to bring together everyone who works or is interested in the

written word. If you’re part of a local writer’s group, poetry circle or work as a professional writer, plan to join us April 1 (no joke!) at the Picton branch.

GET INVOLVED

Love the English language and want to get involved?

Have an idea for the event?

Visit your local branch or contact me directly at liz@peclibrary.org. Keep reading this column for info on keynote speakers and more in the coming months.

Restarting Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m, the social bridge

club will meet at Wellington branch on even-numbered evenings.

If you’d like to learn bridge, join us at the Picton branch for a beginner class on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. or an intermediate class on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Space is limited – please contact Tracy at (613) 3992023 or register@peclibrary.org.

Have a group or club you’d like to start? Let us know! If you’re multilingual and interested in leading a conversational language group please talk branch staff or e-mail liz@peclibrary.org.

Watch for Rural Route Reassurance Program flyer next week

Canada Post employees who deliver mail in rural areas of Prince Edward County are ready and willing to keep a watchful eye out for seniors who might need help. Just for the asking, through a service offered by The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association, seniors can be reassured Canada Post employees are keeping a friendly eye on them.

Seniors need only contact Community Care to register for the Rural Route Reassurance Program.

Once requested to do so, Canada Post employees that deliver mail in rural areas will keep an eye open for any signs that a senior might need help. In that event, contact will be made with Community Care, which would take the appropriate action as prearranged with the client.

With the generous support of The Rotary Club of Picton, a flyer explaining the Rural Route Reassurance Program will soon be included in the Thursday, Jan. 19 edition of the Picton Gazette.

It was the Rotary Club of Picton that, in 1984,

INFO FOR SENIORS Debbie MacDonald Moynes

funded the establishment of this program.

The year 2017 marks the 33rd anniversary of this partnership program. The Rural Route Reassurance Program is an example of the spirit of co-operation between Canada Post Corporation, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), and Community Care for Seniors.

Working together, all the partners help make Prince Edward County a safer place for seniors to stay liv-

ing at home in the community.

Community Care provides services to help seniors live at home. Services include telephone reassurance, transportation to medical and other appointments, hot and frozen Meals on Wheels delivered to the door, dinners in central locations, foot care clinics, respite, house cleaning and maintenance and assistance with forms. For information on these and other programs call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493, stop in at the office located at 74A King Street, Picton, check the web site at www.communitycareforseniors.org or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/communitycareforseniors

VON FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM

The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Seniors’ Exercise & Falls Prevention program is starting again on Friday, Jan. 13 and will be held in the office of Community Care in Picton.

Classes will be held Fri-

days from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. To register or to get more information call the VON at 1-800-301-0076, extension 5350.

MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL

The Milford Seniors Luncheon Social will be Jan. 18 at noon with a menu of homemade soup, roast loin of pork, vegetables, coleslaw, cherry cheesecake, 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 and will be held in the Milford Town Hall. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Milford.

TAI CHI SESSIONS STARTING SOON

Beginner and continuation Tai Chi classes are held regularly at Prince Edward Community Care. No expe-

rience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome.

If you’re a senior who would benefit from Tai Chi and would like to give it a try, call the Prince Edward Community Care office at 613-476-7493 to register.

Space is limited.

START WALKING IN NEW YEAR

Was getting healthy and increasing your activity level among your resolutions for 2017? If so, there is a local program that can help.

Seniors can walk in a controlled and safe environment at any one of the three walking program locations offered

by Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors.

Participants walk Monday to Friday at the PECI in Picton, at C.M.L. Snider Elementary School and at the Wellington and District Community Centre. The program operates from the day after Thanksgiving to the Friday before Victoria Day in May. Call at 613-476-7493 to register for the walking or to request more information about it or our other recreational programs.

8 JANUARY 12, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Port delegations on committee’s agenda County MRI drive now over $100,000

Council will be hearing from members of the public regarding their concerns with the expansion of Picton Terminals today.

Today's committee-ofthe-whole meeting agenda features three listed deputations with regard to port expansion in Picton Bay. Residents David MacKinnon, David MacKay, and Victor Lind are expected to speak. All three are listed as representatives of the Save Picton Bay group. No report relating to the issue is listed on the agenda.

In written comments submitted to the municipality,

MacKinnon says despite Picton Terminals' withdrawal of a zoning application, the Save Picton Bay committee is still concerned about problems at the port and is concerned about the future of facility. In his comments, MacKinnon says the group's principal concerns have been related to environmental and zoning matters.

MacKinnon outlines several broader concerns in his comments. In summary, he says large-scale expansion at the port “would create many negative business as well as environmental issues” and suggests the issues should be

addressed in a feasibility study as previously recommended by the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC).

“Council should, accordingly, withdraw its support for the presentation made to it by the current operators of the port terminal and ensure that an independent feasibility study, as recommended by the wardens and mayors review, is undertaken before any further action is taken,” MacKinnon says.

The committee-of-thewhole meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m at Shire Hall.

-Chad Ibbotson, Staff

Sophiasburgh meeting on consolidation Jan. 17

Sophiasburgh Township residents will have a chance to learn more about school consolidations and voice their opinions Jan. 17.

A town hall meeting has been scheduled that evening

from 7-9 p.m. at the Sophiasburgh Hall in Demorestville to discuss the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board’s proposals regarding county schools. Under the board’s preferred proposal,

CONGRATULATIONS CLAUDE BOILY

This month we celebrate your passion to grow, achieve, and to inspire. We knew we made the right choice 10 years ago when we invited you to join our team, and today we thank you for choosing us. You are the essential ingredient that makes our family flourish and thrive.

We are enriched by you and we are looking forward to continued success together.

Sophiasburgh Central School would be closed by fall 2017 and its students would be bussed to a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school at PECI. The meeting will allow residents to meet the school’s parent and community representatives as part of the board’s accommodation review committee process.

For more information, interested parties can e-mail the organizers at Mike.Farrell@driveconversion.com, jennbyford1@gmail.com, or jennifer. houghton72@gmail.com.

-Staff

Public encouraged to help diagnostic machine at QHC

Prince Edward County is well on its way to providing its share for an updated regional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.

According to a press release issued by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, the local portion of the Re-Imagine campaign has now surpassed $100,000 raised toward the county portion of $170,000.

The campaign started in September and it received a big jolt before Christmas when the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary stepped forward with a pace-setting gift of $50,000.

According to the foundation, MRI technology can help with the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions including stroke, cancers, and neurological disease. It is a preferred technology because it is the only diagnostic tool that can see through bones to take images of soft tissues like fluids, blood and blood vessels, nerves, and organs.

Using radio waves and magnetic fields to form images, MRI is pain free,

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READY TO SCAN MRI technologist Lisa Potter has the machine at Belleville General Hospital ready for its next patient. MRI imaging is considered the best technology to see soft tissues for diagnostic purposes. (Cathy Sharland/For The Gazette)

safe to use, and comfortable for patients requiring the diagnostic tests. An average scan takes 20-60 minutes.

The Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) has had a machine since 2008. Last year alone, it took over 9,290 images with over 1,300 coming from Prince Edward County. The wait time to access the service is 28 days on average.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE Delhi Park – Stormwater Outfall Remediation Town of Picton, Prince Edward County DATE Thursday, January 26, 2017

LOCATION Elks Hall, 21 Elks Street, Picton K0K 2T0 TIME 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm

A Public Information Centre will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 to discuss proposed improvements to the two Delhi Park Stormwater Outfalls.

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 Canada’s Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, Ministry of the Environment’s Canada-Ontario Agreement for the Great Lakes, The County of Prince Edward, and Quinte Conservation Authority.

The format will be ‘Open House’ and you are invited to drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm or 6pm and 8pm.

Information boards will be on display and representatives from Quinte Conservation will be available to answer questions and provide information.

For more information:

Christine McClure

Water Resources Manager, Quinte Conservation (613) 968-3434 ext. 130 cmcclure@quinteconservation.ca

repair and replacement, QHC’s community must raise about $1 million for much-needed work to replace all the working parts in the unit, except its magnet.

To help bring the Prince Edward County portion of the Re-Imagine campaign closer to its targets through financial donations, please call Briar Boyce at 613-4761008 ext. 4425.

-Staff

JANUARY 12, 2017 9

The Picton Gazette

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

by Saturday at noon.

E-MAIL, staff@whattamfuneralhome.com & for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

THE GREAT GRAYDONS Members of the Graydon family which can trace its roots to Prince Edwards County prior to Confederation pause their annual holiday shinny match for a family picture last month at the Prince Edward Community Centre. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Graydon family reconnects in county Deep-rooted clan reunites near the home of its ancestors in December JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

While members of the Graydon family have now funnelled away from Prince Edward County and returned to the various corners of Canada to which they have spread, the island community where the family's roots run deep is never far from their hearts.

And it's why all of the direct decedents of the late Major William Lawson Graydon and his wife Mary (MacLean Clegg) got together in Prince Edward over the holidays to make a pilgrimage if only to touch the County for a few precious days to remember and reconnect.

Justice Robert Graydon, who practised law locally before being sworn in as a judge for the Ontario Court of Justice in the Cobourg area in 2006, notified the Gazette of the family reunion and wondered if the paper his father wrote for prior of enlisting with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in the late 1930s would be interested in making note of the family get together, an event the Graydons hope becomes a new holiday tradition.

While no member currently resides here, Prince Edward County is never far from their minds and the

Graydon genealogy can be traced back to when a school teacher by the name of John Graydon settled here prior to Confederation.

“We figure this is the best time to do it, have a game of shiny, get together for a few family meals and catch up,” Bob Graydon explained as a gaggle of Graydons chased an errant puck around the ice at the Prince Edward Community Centre in late December. “This knits us together as family and knits us to Prince Edward County.”

Bivouacking for a three day stretch and reuniting for holiday hijinks and merriment at Isaiah Tubbs would've been a very satisfactory use of time if one were able to ask the dear departed Major Graydon who was always proud of this community and the service of the notable regiment of which he was made an honourary lieutenant colonel in recognition for his considerable service record in Italy and his dedication to the Hasty P's.

And that's heavy on the Prince Edward part, if you don't mind.

“When the headquarters of the company was being moved (from Picton), dad said it had to be remembered the county had a lot to do with this Regiment and he and some other

members got together and that led to the installation of the plaque in the front of this arena,” Robert Graydon recalled. “He was friends with Farley Mowat and when you read The Regiment, it's quite apparent that the preparation for war took place here in the county” Subsequent generations of the family have felt the duty of service for Queen and Country and a pair of higher ranking members of the Canadian military with the Graydon surname were in attendance as were other members hailing from White Rock British Columbia, High Prairie Alberta, Winnipeg Manitoba, Toronto, Burlington, Hamilton and Petawawa.

Daughter Johanne mentioned it was special to have all the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren together during a very special time of the year.

She added family members have been casually observing the local real estate market to see if a potential farm property might come available so the family could have a more permanent tie to Prince Edward.

“We have been trying to acquire a property that we can have and all use but it's a high demand area,” she added.

Sophiasburgh woman killed in ATV crash Saturday evening, police received a report of a woman laying unconscious on Black Road with an allterrain vehicle idling nearby at about 5:50.

Upon their investigation, Prince Edward OPP officers discovered the woman left a residence on Black Road at around 5:45 that night and headed toward her home a short distance away. She was not wearing a helmet.

Two days later, police still had not determined the cause of the accident.

The victim was discovered on the roadway and was suffering from apparent

head injuries. She was taken to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Kingston General Hospital. The next day, Kathryn Richards, 61, of Sophiasburgh succumbed to her injuries. Police say alcohol was not a factor.

BREAK-AND-ENTER

The OPP has been busy with two break-and-enter reports since the start of the year.

On Jan. 2. a resident on Sophiasburgh’s Kimball Lane returned home at about 10 p.m. to find the building had been entered.

A long gun, a pellet gun, electronics, jewelry, and ice skates were among the items stolen. A male party known to the victim was arrested and charged with breaking and entering and possession of property obtained by crime. The 36-year-old Ameliasburgh man is to appear in Picton court Feb. 1. Police say most of the property, including the guns, has been recovered.

The other reported breakin involved a Main Street business in Picton. No further details were provided.

-Staff

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 9-11:30. 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.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Presents “Winter Magic” featuring ONE X ONE a show within a show of original 12’ x 12” artwork for $100. This eclectic exhibition of 25 County artists continues until January 30th, 2017 at 223 Main St. Picton, opposite the Regent Theatre. Open daily 11am4pm. www.artsonmaingallery.ca 476-5665.

EMPLOYMENT WAGE SUBSIDY: Career Focus Wage Subsidy for youth under 30. If you are a business or non-profit looking to hire, or you are a youth under 30 looking to start your new career, call PELC for more information 476-1811 or email : info@pelc.ca.

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/nia-classes/.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI: Tuesdays at 9:30am at the Bloomfield Town Hall. The cost is $5/lesson.

If you have any questions please call 476-6557.

YOGA CLASSES AMELIASBURGH TOWN HALL: Fridays 1-2pm. Drop in cost $5.

Generously supported by the Ameliasburgh Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 393-3798.

YOGA CLASSES BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm & Sundays 1011am. Drop in cost $5. Generously supported by the Bloomfield Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 393-3798.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA: Every Thursday evening with Carrie Taylor. Drop in class $5. Mats provided or BYO 5:30-6:45pm 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: Is now operating

out of the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton. Remember the Elks are very welcoming of Legion patrons everyday downstairs lounge form 11am-4pm except Sunday closed.

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 476-2786.

JANUARY 12: 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 3993105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JANUARY 14: THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE DANCE PARTY – Pay what you can fundraiser dance for Food Not Bombs free community meals in 2017. 7pm-11pm, Prince Edward Yacht Club.

More info: pec.foodnotbombs@gmail.com.

JANUARY 15: CONSICON LEGION BR 509 SUNDAY BRUNCH – With all the fixings 11am1pm. Cost $8/adult & $5/child under 6 years.

Everyone welcome!

JANUARY 17: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

JANUARY 17: NOON SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – This luncheon for seniors will be ham & scalloped potatoes, veggies, dessert & beverage all for only $7. Call & reserve a spot 476-3159.

JANUARY 17: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

JANUARY 18: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

JANUARY 18: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am1pm. $8/person. Selection of soups, sandwiches, cookies & beverages. Take-out available. Call 4766050. All welcome. Proceeds to outreach programs.

JANUARY 18: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Come out & enjoy lunch with old & new friends. Serving a roast loin of pork dinner, 12 noon at the Milford Town Hall.

Cost is $10. As this is special event only those seniors who have reserved can be served. Reserve your place at the sitting of your choice by calling early. Reservations will be taken up to 12 noon on the Tuesday prior. Call 476-7493. Take-out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Milford. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

JANUARY 19: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

JANUARY 21: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC – Classic Country & Rock with Special Guests, from 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.

JANUARY 22/23: AUDITIONS FOR “NUNSENSE” MAYSBURGH MUMMERS MUSICAL – At Mount Tabor Playhouse, Milford.

Jan 22 Sunday 2pm. Jan 23 Monday 7pm. Contact Monica Alyea, Director 476-8045.

JANUARY 25: LOAVES & FISHES LUNCH – Noon at the Salvation Army. Come & join us for good food & fellowship. All are welcome. No charge for this event.

JANUARY 30: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations needed, just not 100% wool or baby yarn. Donations are much appreciated! Thank you!

10 JANUARY 12, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Bank of Montreal makes donation for Food to Share FOOD, from page 3

BANKED SUPPORT Glen Wallis shows an award he designed for the Bank of Montreal.In negotiations to produce the award,he secured a donation for Food to Share. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Wallis said he tries to keep welcoming new people into the program as they breathe life into the kitchen.

“We have a few new people here today. I try to avoid it always being the same group of people, so we put out an email to our list. We’ve got a lot of response.”

Wallis said the program could use a few people who have the skills and experience to lead a cooking group, though newcomers who just want to chop some vegetables and be involved are also welcome.

The kitchen at the Wellington Legion will be open at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for the next eight weeks. Likely, Wallis said, Food to Share will continue to buy food to ensure it keeps supplying food bank clients.

With more hands available, he said he’s able to spend time doing grant applications or doing the work he needs to do to keep Food to Share in a kitchen.

Wallis said, ideally, he’d like to see some people step forward to take on administrative duties.

While there has been great interest in cooking, Wallis

would like to see more people interested in going into the fields this fall to collect produce.

“If I could get one-tenth of the people interested in cooking to come out and pick, we’d have so much food,” he said. “It’s not as accessible.

People know how to come and chop a vegetable, but they’re more intimidated by picking tomatoes in a field.

It’s way easier and more fun than I thought.”

Financially, Wallis said Food to Share is on secure footing as it heads into its third growing season of operations. Recently, he got word

that more money would be flowing to the organization through one of his own commissions.

Wallis was tabbed by the Bank of Montreal to design marble awards for its 200th anniversary. Those awards were made using marble from the bank’s tower in Toronto.

He explained some of the excess marble removed from the building was sold with the proceeds donated for charitable causes. After some discussion, officials at the bank wanted to help Food to Share.

All told, he said the initiative should yield $3,500 to feed county residents.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am

Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith Archdeacon Bob Hales (Honorary Associate) 613-389-5643

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

Courage as Spiritual Practice

Sam Wells in his book Improvisation suggests that improv is "a practice through which actors seek to develop trust in themselves and one another in order that they may conduct unscripted dramas without fear." In this age of anxiety, we need to practice--like those involved in improv theatre-overcoming fear, conducting healthy relationships, and making courageous choices--in order to live into a new story.

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

613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 10am

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

Gilead Fellowship

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0

Sunday

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

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

Sunday at 10:30 Ven. Charles Morris

Why not join us in celebrating the joy and wonder of life?

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) stmmpicton.ca

Thursday

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

Second after Epiphany Service 10:30am

Minister: Janelle Shaw 9:30am, South Bay 11:00am, Cherry Valley

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

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

Sunday, January 15 Second after Epiphany Worship Service 10:30am Serving the Community for 223 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday Jan. 15th

Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am All children welcome at Sunday School Matthew 6:25-33 “Strive first for the kingdom of God ...and all these things will be given to you as well”

MESSAGE: “Perfect Provision!”

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

The

Picton Gazette Thursday, January 12, 2017

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LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

92 acres of farmland located on major artery into Prince Edward County. Land is currently being farmed but could be conducive for grapes as 3 Dog Winery is a few kilometers away.

Short drive to Picton and approximately 10-15 minutes to 401. Vendor is willing to negotiate the installation of a well and is always willing to enter into a Vendor Take Back Mortgage. $349,000 MLS 550420438

KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. kevingale@remax.net

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Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com

NEW LISTING

Call our Team today, for a complimentary Market Valuation of your home or property.

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BIG ISLAND CENTURY HOME $615,000 Built in 1870 this home is picture perfect Prince Edward County farmhouse.

Many original architectural details have been preserved.

MLS®550400054 E lizabeth C rombie T racey D ickson* Elizabeth Crombie Tracey Dickson* S uzanne White* White* Suzanne Live Where You Love To Visit

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WAUPOOS NEW CONSTRUCTION Terrific 5 acre lot with water access to Smiths Bay and Lake Ontario Summer occupancy! Let Heritage Gate Homes make your dreams come true.

Award winning builder with several other potential models for this site.

McKenzie Lane location with 2 sites to choose from. Call today! $499,900 MLS 550880282D1

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

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

If you are considering selling your home in 2017, this is your opportunity to take advantage of this hot market.

Beat the Spring Rush!

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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. Partially cleared with a driveway. Plenty of wildlife including deer, turkeys, birds etc. Also includes a school bus, blue box & garbage pick up. Only 17 minutes to Picton. $49,900. MLS®# 550790058

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. $339,000 MLS 550890252

JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS, Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

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Custom built 3-4 bedroom home with a 60’ x 60’ heated garage and a loft suite for the inlaws to enjoy when they visit. $499,000 Quick closing available. MLS 550880439 LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

Contemporary bungalow completely renovated inside and out. Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic. Two large bedrooms. Two full baths. Main-floor laundry. Gourmet kitchen.

Lovely private back deck. 9' ceilings in bright walk-out lower level.

Central Air. Don't miss this one! $469,000 MLS 550250086 SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com

CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

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This 2 bedroom bungalow is an ideal weekend retreat property or full-time home for retirees or a young family. Why pay for waterfront when it is literally right across the road with a park and public boat launch for full access and enjoyment? Enjoy the water view from your deck or spacious fully fenced yard – perfect for gardeners and safety for young children and pets.

Larger than it looks, this home has two bedrooms, two baths, main floor laundry and a large finished recroom. Plus two brick electric fireplaces and newer laminate flooring. Perfect property for an avid fisherman/woman and boater. $189,900

Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

This turn-key vineyard, built in 2009, is ready for you to get started! One of Canada’s only truly “green” wineries, being “off-Grid” and following organic practices in the vineyard and winery. Live amongst the vines in a beautiful 2-storey, 2+ bedroom home with many features. Truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity with potential to expand if desired. EXCLUSIVE

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI, Sales Rep. Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

THINKING SPRING YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVE? GIVE US A CALL! LOOKING TO HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY AND QUINTE REGION. Call Sharon Armtiage, Broker and George Reid, Broker

Over 40 years experience!

SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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Quinte Ltd. Brokerage

Kevin Gale Sales Rep

613-476-1874

kevingale@remax.net

Joseph Day

Christine Henden

Colleen Green

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colleen.green@sympatico.ca

Sales Rep

647-231-3847

PICTON – Located just one block from downtown on a spacious lot. Updated century home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, spacious kitchen with dining area, living room and sitting room with woodstove. Call Colin for more details. Colin Henden

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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. $219,000 MLS 550740347 Ron & Veronica Norton

A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!

Ron Norton

Veronica Norton

Colin Henden

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

colinhenden@remax.net

Sales Rep

613-399-5900

Sales Rep

613-922-1860

Cozy, low maintenance and low cost! 2 bedroom bungalow converted to one large bedroom with spacious and bright living room and kitchen. Pellet stove heats for roughly $5/day in the coldest months. Set back from the road with parking for 20+. The 1200 sq.ft. insulated and heated shop features a 14` door, 7 tonne hoist and a loft for storage. Virtual tour online. $249,000 Tony Scott

Sales Rep

613-922-2251

Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

tony@remaxpec.ca

Restored century home with 4 bedrooms on 7.3 acres between Picton & Cherry Valley. $439,000 MLS 550760104 Joe Day

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y 2 beautiful wooded country building lots and a 100 acre acre vacant parcel all coming soon! Call Tony Scott for pricing and details.

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SANDBANKS SUMMER VILLAGE on EAST LAKE – Upscale, twoyear old, fully-equipped cottage with sunroom & deck, 2 bedrooms, plus loft, 4-pce bath & open concept kitchen/dining/living. Be ready for next Summer! Enjoy yourself and/or use as an investment. $249,900 MLS 558100061 Christine Henden

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. $349,000 MLS 550320072 Kevin Gale

CARRYING PLACE – Easy commute to Trenton and Belleville on a large lot backing onto woods with a fenced back yard. Perfect family home, tastefully finished on two levels, both with outside access. Attached garage with inside access. $349,000 MLS 511720708 Colin Henden

NEW PRICE

Industrial style loft triplex in the centre of Picton, each unit with an indoor parking space. $499,000 MLS 550610167/550610167D Colleen Green

ACROSS FROM MACAULAY CONSERVATION PARK 3.78 acres of picturesque, professionally-landscaped, with natural woods at the rear. Elegant brick home featuring over 4,000 sq. ft. of upscale living space on two levels with attached two+ car garage PLUS a separate 1,000 sq. ft. space with it’s own entrance, drywalled and heated – ideal for home-based business or conversion to an in-law suite.

Full listing and photos at: PeCountyProperties.com - MLS 550740452

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 Colleen Green

BLOOMFIELD CENTURY HOME 3 bedroom brick home with hardwood floors, tin ceilings, wide wood trims, pocket doors and more. Gas fireplace in dining room & master bedroom. Enclosed 2nd floor balcony with view of the village. Third floor has 2 large rooms that easily be transformed into bedrooms, etc. $429,000 MLS 550490363 Kevin Gale

Equestrian/hobby farm just north of Prince Edward County and just minutes to 401. 14.4 acres, 3 fenced paddocks, outdoor sand riding ring. 30x40 barn with 3 newer stalls and hay storage, easily converted for garage/workshop/multiuse. Newer 3 bed/1 bath R2000 home with R28 walls & R48 attic insulation. $299,000 MLS 405760094 Tony Scott

Comfy 2 bedroom home in quiet neighbourhood 1/2 block to Queen E. Public School & 1 1/2 blocks to PECI. Walk to Main Street shopping, restaurants & theatre. Large 3 car carport & mature treed backyard. $239,000 MLS 550600136 Ron & Veronica Norton

LONG POINT AREA - Looking for a County ‘getaway’?

Come and check out this 3-level, plus basement, Viceroystyle home situated on almost two private acres hardly visible from the road. Cozy wood-stove for economical heating and oil furnace. $209,000 MLS 550910088 Call Christine Henden

Exclusive. $169,000 Tony Scott

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 Joe Day

Great property, great location. Walk to shopping, restaurants, theatre and the harbour. Originally built for the rail road Station Master the home sits on a large in town lot. $210,000 MLS 550660033 Ron & Veronica Norton

PICTON – Within walking distance of downtown in a neighbourhood of newer homes, this fabulous home offers open-concept living with upscale finishes on two levels. Main floor living with additional living space for guests or family on lower level. $469,000 MLS 550600203 Christine Henden

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Elizabeth Crombie Tracey Dickson* Suzanne White* *Sales Representative and Licensed Assistant to Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative

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.

MLS®55035055

COMPLETE PRIVACY $685,000 Stone custom built home with fabulous open concept kitchen extending to family room.

Affordable living with in floor heating & R60 insulation.

Attached triple heated garage. MLS®550650303

NATURE'S PARADISE $179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. 9.6 acres, seasonal creek. Great fishing!

MLS®550090274

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! MLS®550510615

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

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

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. MLS®QR167515

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COMMERCIAL $224,900 One of Prince Edward County`s favourite areas for visitors is West Lake and famous Sandbanks Park. This venue on West Lake Road offers endless possibilities for the entrepreneur. MLS®550540101

Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, Excellent residential building lot 10 minutes from Picton and 20 park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, minutes from Belleville. Very private setting for your dream farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS home! $47,000 MLS 550380163 Peter Lynch* 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Beautifully treed 2.98 acre private building lot. Steps to Lakeon-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and Glenora Ferry. Peaceful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Elevated building lot close to Lake on the Mountain with water views. At the corner of Malloy Lane and County Road 7 - plus deeded water access to launch your boat or swim in Adolphus Reach. Hydro at the road.

Entrance in place off County Road 7. $130,000 MLS 550860135 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault* www.ShannonAndKen.com

Live and work where you love to come and play. This former convenience store which includes all chattels, built-in refridgeration, a kitchen and an abundant source of water has many possibilities. A three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home with walkout. The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This location in Prince Edward County allows for easy access to wineries, beaches, theatre and dining. Situated two hours east of Toronto and three hours west of Montreal. Clean environmental assessment is available. $215,000 MLS 550890104 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

IN-LAW SUITE This is the country estate you’re looking for. Custom 'two homes in one!' on 36.5 Acres featuring bright open concept living, recessed lighting, tray ceilings, cathedral great room, propane fireplace with elegant maple floors throughout.

Spectacular kitchen with maple custom cabinetry, fabulous island and quartz counters. Spa-like Master suite. Double garage with epoxy sealed flooring & bonus lower level workshop. The 2-bed in-law suite has a gorgeous kitchen, in-floor heat and insuite laundry. The walkout lower level with wood burning fireplace is a great to create a rec/media room, or bar. This property would be perfect for horses or a hobby farm.

Only 15 minutes to Belleville. $898,000 MLS 403130255 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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! $2,100,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*,Monica Klingenberg*

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Betty Burns

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Mark Davis

Sales Representative

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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, inground 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*

Gail Forcht Broker

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL www.monicaklingenberg.com

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Carey Lewandoski Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

www.ShannonAndKen.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

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

Lori Slik

www.lauriegruer.com

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Town House Appeal

West Lake

Eat in kitchen, separate dining room, living and family room, three bedrooms, 2 baths and a sunporch. $379,900 MLS 550550130

Brick home with two levels of living space features three bedrooms on the main level and one on the lower. $629,000 MLS 550720202

Three bedrooms, three levels, indoor parking. Handy to everything!

In the heart of Picton. $229,000 MLS 550680081

LOVELY WATERFRONT LOT near Wellington Southern exposure, access to West Lake & Lake Ontario, 200’x1.4ac, exceptional new home site.

2543 Hwy 49, Sophiasburgh

Hwy 62 Ameliasburgh

North Marysburgh Court

117.4 Acres

HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026

$289,000 MLS 550510660

STEVE KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-967-7216

Vacant land on Highway 49 in Sophiasburgh 00 HIGHWAY 62, AMELIASBURGH BUILDING LOT can be used for agricultural, residential Surplus lands, road access controlled by MTO. Premium frontage with a lovely cul-de-sac or recreational use. location. Water access nearby Building subject to entrance permit from MTO. $119,900 MLS 550440210 $36,000 MLS QR168053 $39,000 MLS QR21504951

32 Mary Street, Picton KARI KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-921-7951

KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

ERIN LACHANCE Sales Rep 613-668-3386

JASON YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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438 Closson Road, Hiller

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

in in 2 2 1/2 1/2 weeks weeks

3 bedroom, 2 bath semi boasts upgraded finishes everywhere. Very open concept with quality on every floor. $249,900 MLS 550680187

Three bedrooms on main floor, 3 baths, large rec room with fireplace in finished basement area including lots of storage. $369,900 MLS 550260084

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 Two bedroom, one level home includes many updated features $185,000 MLS 550740299

Building Lot In Picton

Unit 411B Quite Isle Campark

76 Heartwood Drive

81 Consecon Main Street, Hiller

107 UNION ST. E. 72' X 125' lot.

Municipal services available. $89,000 MLS QR160942

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

Stunning and Bright new spacious open concept 3+2 bedroom with 2+1 bath bungalow $449,900 MLS 404530285D

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

Across From 337 Black Road

1078 Highway 49

West Of 269 Cty Rd 14 South

33 Lake Street, Picton

Charming family just outside of Picton.

53 Acres in the heart of Prince Edward County.

Build your dream in the heart of the county!

WELL APPOINTED BRICK BUNGALOW Move right in and enjoy! 3 bed 2 bath.

Southerly Facing lot off of County Road 14. Mixed 20 acres on a quiet road. nicely treed lot for Open concept, three bedrooms on the main level, Convenient location. This house is 8 years young deciduous trees including oak and red cedar. Build a privacy. Blasted well with great flow rate. extra living space on lower level. Attached garage, and has room for your growing family! home, have a farm, enjoy the scenery & wildlife.... $129,900 MLS 550380219 Lovely home! $309,900 MLS 550660047 $274,900 MLS 550450143 $149,000 MLS 550380217

BILL RORABECK Broker 613-476-2100

ELSIE WIERSMA Sales Rep 613-848-4810

STEVE SENSENSTEIN Sales Rep 613-885-1307

PAT BENSON MOORE Sales Rep 613-849-8501

CAROL BROUGH Sales Rep 613-476-2100

CLAUDINE GALY Sales Rep 613-849-4916

PAUL GENTILE Broker 613-476-2100

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January 18, 2017 - Lennox & Addington Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting at 7pm, Centreville Hall, Centreville. Guest speakers include Mike Bossio, MP; Jack Kyle, Grazing Specialist; BFO Staff with industry updates.

January 19, 2017 at 10am to January 26, 2017 at 3pm - Environmental Farm Plan, Kemptville Grenville Mutual Board Room. Subject: Agriculture. Through the EFP local workshop process, farmers highlight their farm’s environmental strengths, identify areas of environmental concern, and set realistic action plans with time tables to improve environmental conditions. The EFP can then be used in conjunction with cost-share programs to begin implementing their action plans. www.ontarioprograms.net

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FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, January 4, 2017 CORN $189.00/t 2017 CORN $188.00/t 2017 WHEAT $190.00/t SOYBEANS $463.00/t

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Consecon woman wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49 draw Initially, Nancy Mattis thought win was husband’s prank

When Nancy Mattis learned she had become $1 million richer in late November, she was sure her husband Donald was up to no good.

He headed down to the Hamlet Variety to check the couple’s lottery tickets, only to discover a winner in the Lotto 6/49 draw.

“In the afternoon, I received the most bizarre call from my husband,” Mattis said in an OLG press release this week. She indicated he had asked her to confirm their home address, which seemed a peculiar request. Mattis said she immediately questioned why he was asking.

“His response was “A woman from OLG is on the phone and needs it. Your ticket is worth $1 million!’” she recalled. “I didn’t believe him.

I thought it was a prank, so I immediately went to the store to find out what was really going on.”

Sure enough, Mattis didn’t even need to walk into the convenience store as there was already a crowd waiting on the steps to greet her as her husband produced a validation slip with the $1 million total printed upon it.

Earlier that week, Mattis even gave herself reason to doubt the legitimacy of the win as he checked her tickets online. She checked one ticket, but did not realize she had

BIG WIN Consecon resident Nancy Mattis won $1 million in the Nov. 26 Lotto 6/49 draw. Her win-

ning ticket was purchased at Hamlet Variety. Initially, Mattis didn’t believe her husband when he called home to tell her she’d won the money. (Submitted photo)

another one in her purse the whole time.

“I thought I didn’t win anything. I stuffed the ticket back into my purse knowing that my husband would check my numbers at the store to be sure,” she said.

Mattis didn’t drive to Toronto right away to pick up her winnings, instead choosing to place the validation slip in a safety deposit box until she was able to make the trip to the prize centre in December.

While a million-dollar jackpot has the ability to drastically change lives, Mattis has some fairly grounded ideas for what she will do with the money.

For herself, she’s looking to

buy a Volkswagen Beetle and Ontario residents like Mattis hoping to install a walk-in tub winning over $11.3 billion. in her home so she can soak.

-Staff Currently, she said, their home only has a stand-up shower.

“That’s all I want. I’m very low maintenance,” she said.

And Donald, who wasn’t pulling a fast one, will also be rewarded, particularly since Nancy says he bought the winning ticket for her. A new boat and a truck to pull it are at the top of the list.

Mattis is one of 380 winners of the guaranteed $1 million prize to date. Overall, since Lotto 6/49 was launched in 1982. there have been 3,428 draws with

Warnings lifted, Quinte Conservation still concerned about well water levels

Quinte Conservation lifted is low water condition warning late last week, but general manager Terry Murphy says concerns have not dried up.

“Removing the warning does not mean that watter supply levels have returned to normal for all people in the watershed,” Murphy said in the release. “We are still hearing reports that some residents have wells that are dry or extremely low.”

Murphy said there is concern particularly in the winter months because those wells may not recover until spring runoff occurs.

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With an unusually dry 2016, the conservation authority monitored water levels on the Prince Edward County, Moira, Napanee, and Salmon River watersheds closely in recent months.

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Until spring, Quinte Conservation is reminding the public to continue with water conservation efforts wherever possible. Information on household and business water conservation can be found online at the web site www.quinteconservation.ca.

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Trudeau to visit Bay of Quinte riding today Town hall meeting at Empire Theatre scheduled for 5:45 p.m.

Following a cabinet shuffle Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit the road for the first leg of a crossCanada tour this week.

The Bay of Quinte riding is on Trudeau’s agenda with plans for a town hall meeting with local MP Neil Ellis at Belleville’s Empire Theatre tonight between 5:45-7:45.

An announcement about the forum on Ellis’ web site says the tour provides an opportunity for Trudeau to remain connected with Canadians and engage with them across the country, at home in their communities and adds “the Prime Minister wants to hear from you about how you are feeling as we enter the new year.�

Following the two-hour session, Trudeau is expected to visit CFB Trenton, Canada’s largest air base, as his final destination for the day. It is expected he could meet with military personnel or veterans groups there.

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BACK IN TOWN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, will visit

Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis again today. Here, the two men address a veterans’ group during a campaign event at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre in 2015. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Trudeau was met with an enthusiastic audience at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre in Belleville where he made policy announcements about his plans to support veterans and the military.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the session at the Empire Theatre, though

they are being encouraged to RSVP through Ellis’ web site at nellis.liberal.ca.

News reports suggest the tour could take at least three weeks with stops in several provinces leading up to a cabinet retreat Jan. 22-24.

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Millennium Trail report on today’s agenda CHAD IBBOTSON

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A report on the trail was deferred in November to allow time for Wellington residents Bruce and Barbie Cordick to comment. The

report was requested by council in response to the Cordicks' Dec. 4, 2014 deputation.

The report will be presented to councillors during today's committee-of-thewhole meeting, which begins at 1 p.m.

Back in 2014, the couple

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outlined a number of issues they had with the use of the trail. They requested a review of the trail bylaw with clarification of the offroad vehicle definition. The report concluded that no changes appeared to be necessary.

The couple also called for better enforcement with regard to speed, noise, and permits. The report indicated many of those concerns are shared across the county, not just on the trail, and says enforcement is needed to prevent further incidents from occurring. The report says that will require a cooperative effort on the part of police, residents and users. The report says the local detachment of the OPP has committed to using their own off-road vehicles to increase patrols on the trail and to respond to calls from the public.

The Cordicks called for more signage outlining which types of vehicles are allowed to use the trail and said the County should be more aware of the trail's condition. The report says since the couple's 2014 deputation, the municipality has developed a regular inspection system for the trail.

From April through October the inspections are conducted monthly to help the municipality keep track of any issues and correct them as soon as possible.

Back in November the Cordicks said they hadn't been notified with enough time to peruse the report.

They said they did have issues with the conclusions it reached and wished for more time to provide comment.

The couple is anticipated to provide that comment at today's committee meeting.

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Carbon dioxide laser cutter arrives at Innovation Centre $11,000 machine can cut rubber, acrylic, and wood with micro precision JASON PARKS

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A unique piece of design technology has made its way to the Prince Edward County Innovation Centre.

On Friday, Ingomma Industrial Design Technology accepted delivery of a Bodor Co2 (carbon dioxide) laser cutter.

Designed in Switzerland and produced in China, the $11,000 unit will allow Ingomma to rapidly produce prototype surgical grade rubber designs and inlays for the fashion industry.

Ingomma managing partner Wendy Robertson said the unit can cut rubber, acrylic, and wood with micro precision.

“Basically anything other than metal or glass,” Robertson said.

Currently, Ingomma creates rubber designs for dresses, purses and other fashion wear and accessories.

“We are going to be able to rapidly develop prototype laser cut surgical grade rubber for the fashion and accessories industry to begin with but we plan on widening our scope,” she told the Gazette as the unit was being carefully installed.

The machine will be a great resource for the business community in the Quinte area as the company and the Innovation Centre are working out a plan which will allow local firms to contract and produce prototypes.

“This is a great moment for Ingomma as well as the PEC Innovation Centre,” director of operations and First Stone Venture Partners partner CJ Thompson said.

“We are really excited for the community because bringing this type of technology here illustrates what the Innovation Centre can do for Prince Edward County. This is a community resource and it's really easy to connect and utilize. For example, you can send in a logo and it's done in minutes.”

Thompson explained that in the near future, the suite will be staffed with interns that will be familiar with and trained on the laser apparatus and will be able to handle orders that come from the community.

And the acquisition of the equipment by Ingomma will help propel the firm farther up the fashion ladder.

“It's amazing to think that we have a company that could be an international brand in the fashion industry that's headquarters in Picton, Ontario,” he added.

For Robertson and the Ingomma team, becoming an industry leader will be made all the more easier by having access to a state-of-the-art machine that will allow rapid production of prototype material that can be shipped world wide from the Picton office.

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“We are trying to be on trend for the fashion industry and those trends tend to trickle down to other industries like home decor, automotive detail, whats on your window covering, what kind of surface design can you put on your bathroom but that all starts with fashion and we are trying to follow that organizing principle,” Robertson said.

The laser cutting machine is currently being staffed by Renan Mandian, a native Brazilian who has relocated to the area and Robertson said the Ingomma roster will soon be bolstered as the company continues to ramp up.

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Pirates in second place following win, loss Picton gets past Gananoque, falls to unbeaten Port Hope CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

BATTLE ROYALE Wellington’s Nic Mucci and Markham’s Jon Teece during the Royal’s 4-3 double overtime win at Essroc Arena Friday evening. Wellington could only secure three of a possible six points this past weekend. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Win, loss, and overtime loss in Wellington’s weekend JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Wellington Dukes dined on the Ontario Junior Hockey League's super sampler this past weekend before locking horns in Whitby against the Fury in the rarest of rare midweek afternoon game yesterday after press time.

The Dukes (20-13-4) managed to erupt for five goals in the third period of Thursday's contest in Newmarket to blow past the Hurricanes 6-3.

The next night, an unfortunate call in overtime was the team's undoing as the visiting Markham Royals shaded the hosts 4-3 in double overtime.

Finally, the Dukes surrendered three goals in the opening period on Sunday at venerable St. Michael's arena and that was enough for the Buzzers to set the pace and skate off with a 4-1 victory.

A 1-1-1 record through three games this weekend made the make-up game played yesterday at Iroquois Arena between Wellington and the surprising second place Fury all the more critical.

Wellington, currently holding down sixth spot, will find

points are paramount in the final 16 games of the regular season and that's what makes the weekend so frustrating from the club's perspective.

A goal in either of the overtime periods Friday night would have made it a two out of three weekend for the club and those points left on the table will likely loom large as jockeying for playoff seeding reaches a fever pitch.

With perhaps one of the longest holiday breaks in the franchise's history, there was no doubt Wellington, after a 15-day layoff, would be suffering from rink rust when they took to the ice at the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex in Newmarket Thursday night to tangle with the Hurricanes.

“We gave up some goals early and certainly the pace wasn't where we wanted to be,” Wellington coach and general manager Marty Abrams told the Gazette Tuesday.

McKenzie Gray and Quinn Yule scored back-to-back inside the final five minutes of the opening frame to build a 2-0 lead for the hosts.

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The Picton Pirates split a pair of 4–1 contests this week.

The club took a 4-1 win over the Gananoque Islanders last Thursday before falling 4– 1 to the Panthers in Port Hope on Sunday afternoon.

Coach Chris Masterson said the Pirates played one of their weakest games in the last month in the 4-1 win and yet played a very strong game in the 4-1 loss.

“It was opposite results of what the effort level was.”

On Thursday, both teams had some chances early on.

The Islanders wrapped the period with a 15-11 shot advantage, but neither team struck in a scoreless first frame.

That changed midway through the second when Ryosuke Kobayashi opened the scoring for Gananoque.

The Gananoque lead lasted until the dying seconds of the period when Dawson Ellis scored the equalizer on a play from Jordon Cannons and Matthew Panetta.

Masterson said the goal was big, but made especially so because the team didn't have much jump prior to that point.

“That was absolutely huge,” Masterson said.

“When you're down and it's just before the end of the period and you can tie the game, it gives the guys lots of life coming out in the third period — that was a big goal for us.”

The Pirates held the advantage in shots through the middle frame, out-shooting the Islanders 19-15.

The battle continued in the third. It was Mitchell Thompson scoring the go-ahead goal on a play from Ellis and Trey Maracle at 7:04. Ryan Fraser made it 3-1 at 11:25 of the second with Nick Kyte picking up an assist.

Masterson said the team knew they had to be better in the third.

“Basically, the message was we hadn't played our best, but here we are in a 1-1 game —20 minutes more of hard work and we can come

TANGLED UP Picton Pirate Mitchell Thompson battles with Gananoque Islander Connor Smith during the first period of last week’s 4-1 Picton win. The Pirates take on the Campbellford Rebels tonight and the Napanee Raiders on Friday night. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

out of here with much-needed two points,” he said.

The Pirates were able to play some solid defence and limit the Islanders chances through the remainder of the frame. Gananoque pulled goaltender Nick Kidd for an extra attacker but, with just over a minute to go, Devin Morrison put the puck in the empty net. Cannons and Kyte got the assists.

Masterson said the Pirates are striving for a top three spot in the Tod Division playoffs and are looking to avoid a first-round match-up against the undefeated Port Hope Panthers.

“It's fairly obvious that most teams don't want to finish fourth if possible.”

The Pirates were on the opposite end of four goals against the Panthers Sunday.

After another scoreless opening period, in which Picton was out-shot 10-5, the Panthers came out firing. Port Hope's Greg Powles opened the scoring at 5:42 and Kennedy Duguid doubled the lead at the 10:33 mark.

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from Thompson two minutes later to give the team some life. Picton entered the third down by just a goal, but were out-shot by a margin of 21-9.

Goaltender Aaron Young faced a lot of shots through two periods, but kept his team in the game.

“Aaron is, if not the best goalie in the league, then certainly one of the top two,” Masterson said. “He has been fantastic for us, he's a really good goaltender and he kept us in the game early on.”

Masterson said the Pirates were happy with their work through two periods and felt the momentum was going their way. However, Picton suffered an early setback in the third, finding themselves killing off a five-on-three penalty.

“They took some liberties with Dawson Ellis on the ice and we got upset and right on the same play they gave us a pretty questionable penalty and we kind of lost our focus, lost our cool,” Masterson said.

Cameron McGill scored on the power play three minutes into the final frame to make it 3–1 and Cameron Harrison

added another goal with the man advantage just a minute later. Down 4-1, the Pirates weren't able to mount a comeback.

“That team is just deadly on the power play,” Masterson said. “I take some responsibility for allowing the guys to get carried away.”

Masterson said despite the loss, the Pirates proved their ability to play with the top team in the league. He said often contests against the Panthers have been close for half the game, but said penalties have been Picton's Achilles heel.

The Pirates will take on Campbellford tonight and the Raiders tomorrow night in Napanee. Puck drop for both games is 7:30 p.m.

Masterson said the Pirates will have play hard and scrape for wins in the back-to-back.

“It is tough to play Campbellford and follow it up right away with a tough team like Napanee, but our guys are motivated by the fact that we know where we are in the standings,” he said. “We know how important it is to get the points.”

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CARdS OF tHANKS

I would like to say a big “thank you” to all my family, friends and neighbours for your help during my recent illness. Cheerful visits, food, flowers, cards, phone calls and emails really helped me cope with some difficult days. Special thanks to Alison and Don and my Oncology team at KGH. Sincerely, Elaine Sharp.

THANK YOU. With pen in hand, where do I start. Come with me on a little journey, from Picton Emergency to Kingston I.C.U. where fun and games begin, and a great medical team await. The road was rough and the word was not good. But with great friends coming through my hospital room door with a smile of well wishes on their faces and a prayer in their hearts, recovery was made possible. Yes! I am home. To Mark, Jim and Darlene - A JOB WELL DONE. To everyone for the cards, gifts and phone calls, you are remembered and thanked in many ways. Wishing you all a happy New Year! My love, Margaret CharltonWatts.

We wish to say a big thank you to our friends and family for helping celebrate John’s 90th birthday.

Thanks to Lillian and her helpers for serving a wonderful luncheon.

Thanks also to Glenn McQuaid, our nephew, for the tasty carrot cake from the Belleville Bakery. A special thank you to Barry and Maggie for organizing and decorating. We appreciate the many people who called and your best wishes, cards and gifts. Thanks for making our day so special!

John and Betty Matthie.

MEMORIAM

EMLAw, Jean. January 12, 1999.

With tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away Our hearts were almost broken You fought so hard to stay.

When we saw you sleeping So peaceful from your pain We knew you were at rest.

Love Janet, Eva, Barb and families.

In memory of my husband,

Gordon Cole

who passed away on January 13, 2016.

The snowflakes are falling silently Upon my lawn today, Just like they did one year ago When you were called away.

My memories roll soft through my mind, Of bygone days, Your caring ways, You were truly one of a kind.

Memories of you are precious You lived life to the full, I recall many happy times together None were ever dull.

Missing you everyday Loving you forever, Forgetting you never.

Ruth, Pets Molly & Ernie

FROSt, Gordon. December 23, 1928 - January 15, 2007 Ten years have passed since that awful day In our hearts we know God took you away To be in a place filled with joy all day.

Always loved, never forgotten David.

FROSt, Gordon. In loving memory of a dear father who passed away January 15, 2007.

His weary hours and days of pain His troubled nights are past And in our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last.

Always remembered by Daphne, Brad & girls.

GuERNSEy, Lois Carolyn. In loving memory of a dear aunt who left us on January 17, 2015.

Always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

Loved and remembered by Larry and Connie.

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away January 17, 2015.

Lois Carolyn Guernsey

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Love always Fred, Charles and Angela, Chris and Patricia, Justin, Quinn, Alyssa, and Carter.

In

Memory

Ken Haennel

In loving memory of a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather who died on January 14, 2013.

We miss you so much and carry you in our hearts every single day. Our many memories will live in our hearts forever.

Love always: Ailene, Lisa & Dan, Darren & Laura, Tammy & Brent, Megan & Andrew, Spencer & Sarah, Evan & Taylor.

POwERS, Reg. In loving memory of a dear father who passed away January 12, 2010.

Farewell, dear father, thy work is o’er Thy willing hands will toil no more A loving father, kind and true No one on earth we’ll find like you.

So long for now...

Brad, Daphne and girls.

StRINGER, Jean. In loving memory of Jean, who left us 7 years ago, on January 16, 2009.

We all lost a good person Because of your love We are not who we use to be You helped us grow Now we are following our dreams And living our lives.

Sadly missed by daughter Joanne and families.

dEAtHS

GuNN, John A. (“Jack”)

At University Hospital on Sunday, January 8th, 2017 in his 96th year.

Beloved husband for 66 years to the late Catharine “Taffy” Gunn (2014).

Loving father of John Warren Gunn, Fraser Gunn (Colleen), Lindsay Gunn (Elaine Hunter) and Alexandra Gunn. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Visitation was held on Wednesday at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Private interment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jack are asked to consider Participation House (London) or Autism Ontario.

For information and online condolences, please visit www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

PRINGLE, Geraldine Rose

Peacefully at her home in Milford on January 1st, 2017. Geri Pringle, formerly Mitchell, at the age of 76. Wife of the late Bob Pringle and Mal Mitchell. Loved mother of Leon and his wife Debra, Rick and Randy, all of London, Ontario. Grandmother of Ashley, Melissa, Desiree, Ryan and Benny and great-grandmother of Jordan and the late Lyric. There will be no service or visitation. Interment will take place at Cherry Valley Cemetery beside her first husband Mal. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. whattamfuneralhome.com

22 JANUARY 12, 2017 DEATHs

DEATHs

DEATHs

REEVEs, Edward Charles

FRAsER, Betty

Passed away peacefully in the comfort of her family’s presence on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at Hallowell House Nursing Home, Picton. Betty Fraser In her 93rd year. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Lulu Belle Kleinsteuber (nee Peterson).

Beloved wife of the late Leslie Fraser. Cherished mother to daughter Pamela Slik (late Chuck), and sons Jan, Duane and Barry Russell. Precious grandmother to Manson (Lori) Slik, Danya (Ekem) Slik and Alexander Russell. Fondly remembered by her great grand-children Alex, Connor, Nathan, Ethan, Hallawell and Faith. Predeceased by her brothers Eslie (Ted) Klein and Donald Kleinsteuber. Betty has been a blessing to all of us and she will be so dearly missed.

Friends and family are invited to gather in the Prince Edward Room at the Waring House, 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton on Sunday, January 15th from 2-4 p.m. Spring Interment Westlake Cemetery Memorial Donations to the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington.

On-line condolences at www.quintecremationservices.com

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JOHNsTON, Klon

Unexpectedly at Prince Edward Memorial Hospital, Picton on Friday January 6, 2017. Klon Johnston in his 65th year.

Predeceased by his parents, Ruth (Goff) and Floyd Johnston and his step-mother, Betty (Duff) Johnston.

Dear brother of Louise Johnston of Kingston, Carolyn Wallace of Kingston, Wendy (Guy) Neelin of Harrowsmith, Douglas of Kingston, Jeffrey of Napanee and Nancy Johnston of Kingston. Dear uncle of Katharine, Sarah and Nicole.

Klon will be fondly remembered by numerous friends in Picton and area. Cremation has taken place at Gananoque Cremation Services. Spring Inurnment at Olivet Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Pathway to Independence, Belleville or the Seeley's Bay United Church would be appreciated by the family.

"SLEEP TIGHT--BIG GUY".

Service arrangements entrusted to the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin.

1-613-359-5555 or at www.scotlandfuneralhome.com

of Picton, died January 4, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Ann, and by his three daughters.

Maggie, Jessie, and Kait (Ryan).

Predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and George “Huck” Reeves. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters, Ron (Adele), Judy (Ted), Blake, Craig (Julie), and Wendy (Bryan), and all of his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Thank you to Hospice Prince Edward. Many thanks to Rebecca and Allan MacKellar, Dr. Tromp and the team at KGH Cancer Centre. He was a man with a huge imagination and an even bigger heart. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In memory of Ed, donations can be made to Hospice Prince Edward, or KGH Cancer Centre.

INsLEY, William Ernest

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Jack Thomas Lumley

died peacefully at the age of 81, January 4, 2017 at the Prince Edward Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Cherished husband of Marilyn (Hamilton) and adored father of Debra (Ron), Angela, Carol (Mike), John (Kelly) and Bonnie (Kevin). Proud grandfather of sixteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Barbara Ingallinera. Cremation has already taken place.

Donations in lieu of flowers to The Salvation Army Picton Church or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Burial to take place at a later date.

DEATHs

sHARPE, Eleanor Jane

At Belleville General Hospital on Friday January 6, 2017 with the love of family surrounding her.

Eleanor Sharpe, of Picton, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Ira Sharpe. Loved mother of Robert (Geraldine) of Toronto and Ernie (Beverley) of Picton, grandmother of Anne Tindale (Sean), Claire Sharpe, Stephen Sharpe (Kasia), Rob Sharpe (Karen), Kate Shehbaz (Malik) and great grandmother of seven.

Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton on Tuesday January 10th at 11 am. The Reverend Fran Langlois officiating. Reception in the parish hall to follow. If desired, donations to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by her family.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam

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ROTH, Eugenie Greta

Passed away at the Hallowell House Nursing Home on Wednesday January 4, 2017, Bill Insley, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Marian Reid and dear friend and companion of Sylvia Kinnear. Loved father to Cheryl Struthers (David Powell) of Demorestville and Heather (Marc Galipeau) of Carlton Place.

Proud grandfather to Christopher, Moana, Tiffany, Amy and Chloe and great-grandfather of 5.

Brother to Rose Cole, Grace Flynn, Arthur (Linda), the late Betty Davis and Charles, brotherin-law to Karl (Donna) Reid and remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Insley rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton.

Celebration of Life took place in the Chapel on Saturday, January 7 at 11 am. Lieut. Col.'s Wayne and Myra Pritchett officiated.

Spring Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward would be appreciated.

The family received friends on Saturday morning from 10 am. until service time.

DEATHs

Passed away on January 06, 2017. Survived by loving husband Richard Bouchard, much loved mother of Catharine (Steven) and Jessica and grandchildren Alexander and Joseph, father Hanno Roth, brother Wrexford, sisters Debbie and Stephanie and many relatives and friends. Genie was a former executive of the Ontario Home and School Association, a pianist, a choir member of her local church and of The Shout Sisters choral group, a gardener, an avid reader, an excellent cook, bridge player and a Leafs and Jay's supporter. She had a strong bond to Prince Edward County where she was born and raised. Many thanks to the caring staff at Princess Margaret and Toronto East General Hospitals. A Memorial Service will be held at PresteignWoodbine United Church, 2538 St. Clair Ave East, Toronto on Saturday, January 14 at 2.00 PM. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Princess Margaret or Toronto East General Hospital or The Begin AdTech Script Canadian Cancer society End AdTech Script

WILLIAMs, Terence “Terry” Yule

At Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family on Monday January 9th, 2017. Terry Williams of Picton, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of the late Elaine. Dear father of Angela Holler and her husband Jeff of Picton. Dear brother of Pearl Kerr (John) of Picton and Raymond Williams (Brenda) of Bloomfield. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Fondly remembered by his aunt Joan Woods of England. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held in the spring. Cremation has taken place with interment at McFaul Cemetery. Donations the the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated in Terry’s memory.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton www.whattamfuneralhome.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORs AND OTHERs

All claims against the estate of Henry Peter Latz, late of the town of Picton, who died on or about the 20th day of July, 2016; must be filed and in hand with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 22nd day of January, 2017; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated in Picton, Ontario this 9th day of January, 2017.

Heide Hill, Estate Trustee 4807 Cty Rd. 41 Tamworth, ON K0K 3G0

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES & FINANCE BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST

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

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

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Budget & Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Director of Finance this position assists with a full range of daily, monthly and annual budget and accounting functions and responsibilities. In addition, this position will assist in the organization, development and continued maintenance of the County’s Asset Management Plan.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Post-secondary education in Business Administration/ Accounting or equivalent • Enrolment in a recognized accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CA) is preferred • 4 years of experience in accounting or related field; preferably in a municipal environment • Advanced mathematical skill using formulas or re-established equations; ability to identify and apply a wide range of mathematical and statistical concepts • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills and ability to remain flexible to varied demands and deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, financial software and other related database applications • Satisfactory Criminal Background check The current salary range for this full-time permanent position is $26.40 to $27.70 per hour as per Band 10 of C.U.P.E. Local 2275’s collective agreement. Please forward your application prior to 9:00 am on January 24, 2017 to careers@pecounty.on.ca

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

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 4762148 ext. 1042.

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

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2) Licensed Automotive Technician Job Duties Include: • Performs accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics and repairs • Instructs, monitors and verifies work completed by apprentices.

• Estimate cost and time for service and repair needs on the customer’s vehicle to Service Advisor • Performs road tests in compliance with store policy • Remains current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most vehicles Requirements: • Knowledge of current automobile technology • Valid mechanics’ licence and driver’s licence • Strong orientation towards customer service • Standing/Walking for 8 hours

We offer a safe, clean work environment, with opportunity to grow within our service department. Competitive wages, benefits and profit sharing. Please forward all resumes to: CTC082Picton@outlook.com or fax to 613-471-2068

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The Picton Gazette NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

OFFICIAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of LORRAINE MAE AILLES, deceased.

In the Estate of GERALDINE ROSE PRINGLE, deceased.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

All claims against the Estate of LORRAINE MAE AILLES, late of the Village of Bloomfield, in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 14th day of November, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 2nd, day of February, 2017.

Dated: January 12th, 2017

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Lorraine Mae Ailles) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

All claims against the Estate of GERALDINE ROSE PRINGLE, late of the Hamlet of Milford in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 1st day of January, 2017, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 2nd, day of February, 2017.

Dated: January 12th, 2017

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Geraldine Rose Pringle) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of LINDA MARIE UNGAR, deceased.

All claims against the Estate of LINDA MARIE UNGAR, late of the Town of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 13th day of April, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 2nd, day of February, 2017.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: January 12th, 2017

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Linda Marie Ungar) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

JANUARY 12, 2017 23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of KENNETH JOHN HENRY LAIRD, deceased.

All claims against the Estate of KENNETH JOHN HENRY LAIRD, late of the Town of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 7th day of November, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 2nd, day of February, 2017.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: January 12th, 2017

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Kenneth John Henry Laird) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

AUCTION SALES

MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2017

ANTIQUE & MODERN AUCTION SALE to be held at South Fredericksburg Hall at 1 P.M. sharp - viewing from 12 NOON The estate of the late Helen Thomlison & other selected items 2010 S.U.V. Chevrolet Equinox selling certified & etested with 107,000 kms (exc. Con.); kitchen hoosier cupboard; wash stand; sofa bed; small show case; four small Gibbard pieces - bowl, candle sticks, drawer trays, framed advertising piece; recliner; china cabinet; 2 Victorian chairs; chest of drawers; 3 piece wall unit; electric fireplace inset; 1840 English dining room set; 30" natural gas stove (as new); 2 C.N.R. lanterns; 2 oil lamps; 2 fox hunting horns; good glass, china & linens; Lladral & Hummel figures; ART Ruth Brooks paintings - one of Napanee Railway Station - one each of Conway & Dorland churches & the old Hay Bay church & 2 others; one picture by Lois Sexsmith of Manley Kimmett’s barn on Vanluven Rd.; one of Kingsford Hill by Tim Nimigan; plus other pictures. NOTE: Nice clean sale items in good condition and excellent 2010 S.U.V. vehicle.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing DOORS OPEN AT 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Please go to www.lambertauctions.ca for list & pictures

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH

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BLUE LINE BLUNDER Mitchell Mendonca strips the puck from Connor Cobbold at the Markham blueline during the Royals’ double overtime win Friday night. Mendonca had a point in each of Wellington’s three games this weekend. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

overtime seeking it's 21st win of the year but Markham would be afforded a powerplay chance in the second five minute over time period after Mendonca was whistled for a check-to-the-head infraction.

“If it wasn't for the unfortunate call in overtime, I felt like we were going to either score or the game was going to end in a tie. It was disappointing to see the game determined by that call but Markham is a high end team and it was encouraging to see us not fold the tents when we faced some adversity early on,” Abrams said.

Lucas Condotta would feed Laine McKay early in the second over time frame for the game-winning powerplay goal.

On Sunday, Wellington allowed the Buzzers to buzz in the opening 20 minutes and build a 3-0 deficit, a margin which is tough to comeback from especially when tasked with doing so in the frozen bathtub that is St. Micheal's arena.

“They scored a couple of goals early in the game off plays that are specific to that rink but I thought for the most part, we carried a lot of the play and out played them at times,” Abrams said.

After a scoreless second, Mendonca would score 61 seconds into the third to make it 3-1.

Doyle almost added another a little later in the frame but the potential game changing goal was washed out by the officiating crew.

“The goal scored by Colin Doyle, which we felt should've counted, would

have changed the whole complexity of the game but overall it was a great team effort and they played hard right to the end,” Abrams added.

St. Mikes would effectively kill any Wellington hopes of a third straight third period comeback when AJ Dorazio scored with under five minutes to go in the game.

Back in early December, Whitby decided to push back a regularly-scheduled contest due to the fact both themselves and Wellington had key players competing at the Team Canada East selection camp. Due to ice time constraints at Iroquois Park arena, the game could only be made up yesterday at 1 p.m. And, given Whitby's 14-3-1 record at home, if Abrams and company were to pick a time to play in Whitby, that might just be the strange time slot they would select if only to disrupt the Fury's routine.

But it was still looking like a daunting task to secure at least a point out of the game.

“They've shown why they are one of the best teams in the league. They have great firepower up front so we are going to have to play a tight game and not get into a run and gun style of play. We need to also stay out of the penalty box,” Abrams said, adding the club has shown the mental toughness to compete with the upper echelon teams of the OJHL. “I like their no quit attitude and the resiliency they've shown, now they just need to play the opposition tighter in our own end.”

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DUKES, from page 20 That lead was carved in half thanks to a Braydon Stortz shorthanded effort at 6:17 of the second but Wellington still trailed a the end of 40 minutes.

“We were able to get our legs going in the second period and we came out with some determination in the third,” Abrams explained.

Carter Allen scored inside the first two minutes to tie the contest and stir his club and then Rory Milne, Stortz and Jackson Arcan would all light the lamp before the period's halfway point as Wellington was rolling.

“It was a good gutsy road game for us,” Abrams said.

Newmarket forward Joe Mizzi would temporarily make things interesting at 13:53 as the Canes got the score to 5-3 but Brent House quelled any thoughts of a comeback less than a minute later, potting his 13th of the season and making it a 6-3 final.

The next night featured a gritty comeback after Wellington allowed the visiting Royals an early 2-0 lead.

OJHL veteran Sam Hu had goals at 1:26 and 1:43 of the first, respectively, to put Markham up a pair.

Despite only getting six pucks on the Markham net in the opening frame, Stortz made one volley count as the Welland-native potted his 25th of the season and the hosts were down a goal after the opening stanza.

“I thought Friday night was a whale of a hockey game and it could've went either way,” Abrams commented.

Russel Nowry's seeing eye shot through traffic at 10:37 restored the Markham twogoal margin but Wellington's power play picked the opportune time to strike with under two minutes to go in the second frame.

Working with a five-onthree advantage, Mitchell Mendonca teed up Justin Bean who blasted a one time slap shot through the legs of Royals netminder Marcus Semaio to once again pull Wellington to within one.

Wellington would bag the only goal of the third when Stortz found Colin Doyle and the Campbellford native made no mistake sliding home his eighth of the campaign to knot the score at 3-3.

The score stayed that way and Wellington went into

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event in 2017, inviting residents to challenge themselves to walk across Canada. He said more details will be announced in the next few weeks.

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The business retention and expansion program, Quaiff said, aims to gather information on the greatest challenges and opportunities facing industry in the municipality.

The program has initially focused on the manufacturing and construction sectors, but is expected to move on to study other sectors in the future.

“This study will be used to inform municipal policies and programming related to economic development,” he said.

Council also established the development framework sub-committee, which Quaiff said was created to foster an enabling approach to development for the benefit of the community.

“This benefit includes an ability to effectively address development pressures in order to grow the economy, build upon a unique and prized quality of place, and move the municipality toward fiscal sustainability,” he said.

The municipality has introduced some changes to facilitate development. Quaiff said encouraging growth in established settlement areas, encouraging new housing starts and pushing for more affordable housing are all key priorities for council and all are outlined as such in the new corporate strategic plan.

“As one of the first steps in addressing this issue, the municipality has created and staffed a number of new positions to make the planning and development process more efficient,” he said.

“These include a development co-ordinator position, a manager of planning, and a new certified building code official.”

The municipality will also be looking to support business development and create employment opportunities with some reinvigorated programs like the Winter Survival workshop series, which helps small businesses maintain and develop essential skills.

TRANSITION

Transition was a word used to describe the 2017 budget.

Quaiff said the word also applied to 2016, calling it a transitional year from a municipal administration perspective.

“This past summer council adopted a new corporate strategic plan that will guide the activities of our government over the years to come,” he said. “The plan's development was informed by public consultation over the past year and half. It lays out the priorities most important to our community.”

Those priorities include creating a community with stable employment and affordable housing, maintaining stable community healthcare, and promoting a business-friendly environment.

Additionally, the corporate strategic plan highlights the importance of maintaining the municipality's rural and historic character and achieving financial sustainability in

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“Throughout 2017 and beyond, the municipality will be focusing its efforts and resources on fulfilling these priorities,” he said. “For example, the priorities of the corporate strategic plan played a role in the review of the 2017 budget and will inform the development of our municipal budgets going forward.”

Financial sustainability was also a contributing factor in the creation of both the development framework subcommittee and the water and wastewater rates and connection charges ad hoc committee. The former was created to investigate the best way the municipality can reach financial sustainability within the services while maintaining affordability for residents. The committee is expected to bring its recommendations forward to council members in April this year.

“We are hopeful that these recommendations will contribute to our municipality's transition toward financial sustainability,” said Quaiff.

Quaiff also noted the Rossmore secondary plan was approved by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the municipality advanced its review of its the official plan. As part of the review the County conducted a Land Evaluation Area Review (LEAR) to assess prime agricultural land in the county. That review will be brought before council early in 2017 and the official plan will follow later in the year.

Quaiff said the year also saw some changes for the municipality's fire and paramedic services with the opening of the new joint facility at 8 McDonald Drive. The building replaced the department's former Station 1 and a leased paramedic services building in Picton. The municipality also invested in the department's new aerial truck, which has a 107-foot ladder.

“These investments conclude the implementation of County's fire master plan, which was developed over five years ago to revitalize our community's fire services,” said Quaiff.

HEALTH

Health care, and the community's defence of it, has been a familiar refrain for many years in Prince Edward County. Quaiff said 2016 was no different.

“This past year, the municipality has also been working on maintaining a strong voice with our upper levels of government to push forward the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital redevelopment project,” he said.

“Earlier this fall, Quinte Health Care signalled that the redevelopment of the hospital is the organization's top redevelopment priority.”

For now, the redevelopment is waiting on the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-

Term Care which needs to accept the project's pre-capital submission.

The mayor said Ontario's health minister Dr. Eric Hoskins paid a visit to the county in August and council members used the opportunity to point out the needs of the community and the importance of redeveloping the hospital as quickly as possible.

Quaiff said council also took steps to bolster the local healthcare system with a new physician attraction and retention program with funding approved in the 2017 budget.

“As part of this program, county staff will investigate the best methods for attracting and keeping physicians in the municipality,” he said.

Quaiff said this year H.J. McFarland Memorial Home underwent a transition. The municipal long-term care facility is under new management and welcomed a new administrator and director of care.

The municipality also supported healthy living. Last year the municipality invited residents to walk the 348-km distance of the county at the Wellington and District Community Centre's indoor track.

“Over 200 people accepted this fitness challenge,” Quaiff said. “The challenge was launched to raise awareness of the indoor track and to promote healthy lifestyles in our community.”

Quaiff said the County will be holding a similar, but bigger

There were also some significant infrastructure projects completed and commenced in 2016. The Picton Main Street construction project was completed, seeing an upgrade of underground infrastructure and a refresh of above-ground elements. The work also saw the installation of fibre optic cable for high-speed Internet access.

The reconstruction of County Rd. 3 also commenced. The multi-year project began in May of 2016 and is expected to continue into the fall of 2017.

The municipality completed refurbishment of the Allisonville Bridge on County Rd. 2 and resurfaced a total of 52 km of roadway as part of the County's annual resurfacing program.

Work on the municipal water and wastewater systems was also undertaken, including extension of the water main on County Rd. 8 and repairs and upgrades to the Picton water treatment plant.

The municipality also resurfaced a total of 52 km of roadway as part of the County's annual resurfacing program.

In closing, Quaiff pointed to the future.

“It has been a year of fun and a year of productivity and a year of planning for a brighter future and a transitional 2017,” he said.

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EOWC to study cellular networks, advocate for infrastructure, encourage growth CHAIR, from page 1

“I really look forward to the opportunity to participate, not only in eastern Ontario, but now all of Ontario,” he said. “For me, it's a huge, huge honour.”

In terms of what the new positions might mean for Prince Edward County, Quaiff said he feels there will be positives.

“I feel it can't do anything but help Prince Edward County,” he said. “It will certainly give us more voice than we've had in the past.”

He said the networking opportunities alone will be a benefit, noting the EOWC's membership of 13 county and single-tier municipalities.

“There's a lot of experience there and they're resultdriven,” said Quaiff. “They come up with initiatives and they have the solution going forward, it's not just saying what a priority is and leaving it at that — they actually invest and they're wellrespected by both [upper] levels of government.”

It's something Prince Edward County's mayor says he didn't expect and was a little hesitant about at first. He said typically there has been a lot of additional work that goes along with the role, both for he, executive assistant Karen Kirby and for county chief administrative officer James Hepburn. In the past the municipal staff members were in charge of the bulk of that

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groundwork for the EOWC. The work has been lessened somewhat in recent years as the EOWC has enlisted a paid executive assistant.

“That's worked out to be one of the best things we've done,” Quaiff said. “There will be a little bit of a work-

load increase for Karen Kirby and, no doubt, a little more for James, but it's not like it used to be in the old days.”

Quaiff said the EOWC's focus on connectivity will continue under his leadership. Once the election was finished at the inaugural meeting, a room full of members from both parliament and provincial parliament joined for a presentation on cellular network improvements.

“They're all really, really impressed with it and they'll take that message back,” said Quaiff. “I asked for them to become a champion for us on this so that we can get this improvement and it will help the entire region of eastern Ontario under its current growth study plans.”

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The caucus will also seek to reduce operational costs by continuing to advocate for a solution to policing costs and a modernization of the current policing system.

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The EOWC identified several priorities for this year during the 2017 inaugural meeting.

The caucus will continue to work with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to improve cellular networks in order to ensure mobile broadband services and increased public safety across rural eastern Ontario communities. The EOWC will work with the province to advocate for $3.7 billion in new provincial investments for municipal infrastructure.

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