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Volume 186, Week 2
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JANUARY 14, 2016
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County to let Saint Elizabeth contract expire, hire permanent administrator, director of care
Councillors opt for management change at McFarland Home CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
Picton Pirate Nate Kellar drives to the net with a backhand shot on Gananoque goaltender Quinn Cota during the first period of last Thursday’s game in Picton. Cota made the save, but wasn’t able to get the win for the Islanders in the 8–4 loss. Three Pirates recorded three-point nights in the victory. The Pirates take on the Napanee Raiders tonight at 7:30 in Picton. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Council has decided how it will move forward with the management of H.J. McFarland Memorial Home following the expiration of the municipality's contract with Saint Elizabeth Health Care. At their Tuesday evening meeting council voted to directly recruit for the positions of administrator and director of care for the home rather than contract the service. The two positions are currently filled through an 18month contract with Saint Elizabeth, which expires June 18. A report from corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull presented at the meeting outlined two options for the ongoing management of the home. Those options were either to seek a new contract with a third-part provider or to directly recruit for the positions. Ultimately, council elected to do the latter. The recruitment is expected to begin immediately through an external agency and is anticipated to cost between $35,000 and $40,000. Filling the two positions is expected to cost $325,000 annually including wages
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and benefits. Councillor Steve Ferguson supported the motion. “Having our own employees is crucial,” he said. Councillor Treat Hull supported the motion, but said he didn't believe it was the ultimate solution. “These are statutory positions, we have to fill them,” he said. “The current solution isn't working, we need a working solution. In the longer run we should be at least considering the possibility to completely outsource (management of the home).” He said while he wasn't opting for council to go that route at this point, it was something to think about for the longer term. Last month management of the home became a pressing topic for council when it was revealed the contract was costing the municipality $50,000 per month — $600,000 per year. The controversy ramped up at the next regular meeting when a report from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care outlined an inspection at the home that had resulted in 20 written notifications.
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Recruitment process for new staff members expected to take at least 90 days HOME, from page 1
Three of those notifications were serious enough that the ministry issued four compliance orders. The positions have been filled through a contract with Saint Elizabeth since November 2014 when management dismissed the former administrator and director of care. The two positions are mandatory as outlined in the Long Term Care Act and Saint Elizabeth was initially contracted to provided the positions on a short-term emergency basis. The report says at that time council had the same options as they faced on Tuesday — either direct recruitment or a contract with a third party. It says direct recruitment was dismissed as an option at that time because the county had
MANAGEMENT MOVE Council discusses management changes at H..J. McFarland Memorial Home on Tuesday evening. With Tuesday’s decision the municipality will commence a recruitment process for a new administrator and director of care at the home. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
trouble finding appropriate staff to fill positions at the home at all levels. At the time two neighbouring municipalities were also recruiting for
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similar positions and the County's wage scale was seen as unfavourable. The report says in December 2014 all known providers of long-term care management services were contacted, but Saint Elizabeth was the only provider that didn't decline taking on the contract on such short notice. While he ultimately supported the motion as recommended by staff, councillor Kevin Gale suggested council move to terminate the contract immediately. The contract required a notice period of 120 days meaning it could be terminated by May 13 at
the earliest. County chief administrative officer James Hepburn said he would be concerned with taking that approach as it would further limit the time to fill the positions. “We have to have these positions in place or we're going to have issues with the ministry,” said Hepburn. “Obviously we'll take every step we can if we can recruit quicker.” He said while the municipality is “paying a bit of a premium,” having management in place while the hiring process is undertaken would help for an orderly transition.
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“Best-case scenario it's going to take us 12 weeks at least to fill these positions,” he said. “We want to make sure we have a good fit and hire the right people.” Tuesday's report says the recruitment process will take at least 90 days and advertisements will be placed immediately. The report outlines both pros and cons for direct recruitment for the positions. On the plus side the report says filling the positions directly could help the municipality achieve a higher level of care in comparison to a more formulaic approach taken by a third-party management contract. In terms of cons, the report says it can be a challenge to attract a personable administrator who can earn the respect of staff and build a team. It says direct County hires “may be unable to make significant financial gains or make them as rapidly.” Turnbull said the municipality would seek the services of a recruitment firm specializing in long-term care to find appropriate candidates for the positions. “They might be able to bring resources to the table that our usual methods of advertisement would not,” she said. “That would allow us to move forward, not with just a job description, but with a whole candidate profile that would assist with getting a more robust look.”
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Massassauga Point is one of four conservation areas to benefit with new signage due to the success of Quinte Conservation’s Adopt An Acre program in 2015. Quinte Conservation was able to adopt out 219 acres with donations of $20 or more, realizing more than $4,000 in revenue to support its green spaces. Jennifer May-Anderson, the communications manager at Quinte Conservation said the interpretive signs are still in the planning stages, however she did share elements of the project. “We will be putting up information about the natural heritage of Massassauga Point including the globally rare Burr Oak Savannah that is found there, along with a trail map and invasive species in the area such as the European Buckthorn.” May-Anderson indicated conservation areas at Potter’s Creek, Vanderwater, and Depot Lakes will also benefit from the program. Quinte Conservation is encouraging residents to visit its web site www.quinteconservation.ca to make a donation or symbolically adopt an acre as a gift for a friend or family member. -Adam Bramburger, Staff
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Foundation chair talks hospitals with Cherry Valley Women’s Institute Finnegan says news about redevelopment may not come from the province until late summer JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
Prince Edward County hospitals, both old and new, were up for discussion at the regular meeting of the Cherry Valley branch of the Women's Institute at the Athol Town Hall Tuesday afternoon. Through the WI's Rural Ontario Sharing Education (ROSE) program, the branch welcomed former mayor and current chair of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Leo Finnegan to speak about the past, present and future of the local hospital. Despite the meeting being open to the public, the wicked weather likely played a role in the poor attendance and those who missed the session were unable to hear a candid Finnegan speak of pre- and post-amalgamation PECMH, updates on a new PECMH and the foundation's body of work since its inception in 1985. “It was a very good presentation and I thought Leo offered a lot of clarity about hospital issues in our county,” branch secretary-treasurer Lynda Westervelt said after the meeting. “Theses issues can get muddy but Leo was able to explain them in a very straight forward manner with a lot of insight.” Perhaps the most poignant news that Finnegan offered
was an update to the plans to replace the current hospital with a new facility to the north of the current H.J. McFarland Home just east of Picton. “As you may know, we were supposed to find out by the end of 2015 if we would be getting a new hospital and now its looking like the end of the summer before we get any word from the province,” Finnegan said. Preliminary plans still call for a 14-16 bed facility with a 24-hour emergency room and the same array clinics that are housed in the current PECMH. “The new hospital would be similar to the current one,” he added. As for the current “House of Healing,” PECMH version one was built in 1959. According to Finnegan, studies indicate that the electrical and plumbing systems are at full load and Ontario's hospital code calls for each patient room to have its own bathroom facilities which PECMH does not have. “In the event of a serious sickness or illness where there needs to be isolation, that can't be done in some areas without the roof being taken off and the ceilings extended,” he added. “The proposal still requires more study so we won't know until late summer anyway.” One thing going for the cause of a new PECMH is sup-
TALKING SHOP Hospital Foundation Chair Leo Finnegan speaks to members of the Cherry Valley branch of the Women’s Institute Tuesday afternoon. Finnegan provided an overview of the hospital and an update on hospital redevelopment.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
port from the higher ups in the local health bureaucracy. Southeast Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) chief executive officer Paul Huras has had meetings with Finnegan and reportedly is dedicated to the case of getting a new hospital here. “He's told me 'I am determined to get you a new hospital' and I said 'Paul I'm going to hold your feet to the fire on that.',” Finnegan said. The chair added the new hospital would not come without a serious community contribution and early figures
being bandied about indicate $12 million would need to be raised by Prince Edward County residents. In speaking to the history of PECMH, Finnegan said it's a misnomer that the former local hospital board always operated in the black. “A couple of years, we had a small deficit but most of the time we were able to balance the books,” he said. At what would be considered its peak, PECMH had 45 beds and general surgeon Earle Taylor on staff taking care of a number of internal maladies
and a maternity department. “It was a fully operational hospital with a full kitchen and an X-ray department,” Finnegan, a former chair of the PECMH board, said. In post amalgamation where the hospital and its services have been either streamlined or cut (depending on one’s point-of-view), The PECMH Foundation has been successful in raising funds for hospital equipment. Since its inception in 1985, the foundation has raised $7.1 million and in more recent years when the outlook for the
hospital hasn't been so rosy under the Quinte Health Care banner, the group has been able to support several equipment projects including ultrasound, telemetric and emergency room equipment campaigns. “As I speak we are very close to reaching our goal of raising $343,000 for our Life Saver Campaign so Prince Edward County people have been and continue to be generous towards their hospital,” Finnegan said. The Life Saver Campaign aims to bring new scopes, defibrillators, an ECG machine and vital signs monitors for the hospital's emergency, inpatient and endoscopy departments. The endoscopy department helps keep the foot traffic in and out of hospital consistent, providing over 3,000 procedures for Quinte region patients annually. In 2015, PECMH was recognized as a top performing community hospital in Ontario and the emergency room was ranked in the top 10 per cent of similar sized facilities. “Overall, we've done very well and we've been fortunate to keep what we have,” Finnegan explained. “The E.R. is there, if you need it in the middle of the night, it's going to be there.” The foundation fundraises, organizes events and concerts and counts on bequests and memorial donations.
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they in turn will rebuild their nation. The model involves physical care, medical intervention including HIV/AIDS treatment, education — formal and vocational, counselling and emotional well being as well as moral and spiritual discipleship. Since 1994, Watoto Children’s Choirs have travelled all over the world sharing the plight of Africa’s orphaned and vulnerable. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both of their parents but they have been rescued and now live in a Watoto village. Emmanuel Baptist seats about 500 and the event is expected to standing room only. -Jason Parks, Staff
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Hospice restores board to full complement Two accidents within 10 minutes in Rossmore Police officers and firefighters responded to two accidents within 10 minutes in Rossmore Monday morning. The first occurred on County Rd. 3 at 5:22 a.m. when a 16-year-old girl lost control travelling eastbound near Ridley Street and County Rd. 28. Her car crossed into the westbound
Search continues for executive director, service co-ordinator ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
Hospice Prince Edward continues to take steps toward having a full complement of directors and staff members working to provide quality palliative care services in the community. Resource development coordinator and administrator Judy Fraser confirmed the organization is continuing in its efforts to add a service co-ordinator and an executive director after Melissa Dunnett and Stephanie MacLaren left their respective positions to take on new tasks out of the county. "We advertised both positions in late November, early December and received a fabulous response," Fraser said. "Some highly qualified people have stepped forward and we are currently setting up interviews for the service co-ordinator role." She indicated Hospice felt the service co-ordinator position was its immediate propriety and following that hiring, the interview process for a combined residential manager and executive director post will begin. At present, Esther Howard, the assistant residential manager is in place working with the ongoing operations of the residential care centre at 40 Downes Avenue. Fraser also told the Gazette
lanes and eventually collided with two vehicles parked in a driveway. The occupants of the vehicle were treated for non-life threatening injuries. At 5:32 a southbound vehicle on Hwy 62 passed the County Rd. 3 intersection, travelled on the shoulder for a distance, then
rolled, coming to rest on its roof in the Rossmore plaza parking lot. Two occupants were extricated by firefighters and transported to hospital with serious injuries. Police investigations into both accidents were ongoing later in the day Monday. -Staff
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ber, Hospice Prince Edward chair Birgit Langwisch indicated she’d soon be working with a full board slate. Two additions this month have fulfilled that promise. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
that a lengthy process to bring the board of directors back to its full capacity is now complete. Following a community meeting last June, the board had been down to just two members — chair Birgit Langwisch and treasurer Mary Camp — but recruitment efforts throughout 2015 have been successful in producing 10 additional members. "We are very pleased to advise that we now have a full board, each bringing unique and useful skills to the table," Fraser said. "As promised, one of the new members (Annette Gaskin) is a long-serving Hospice Prince Edward volunteer. We are very fortunate to have attracted such an impressive and diverse group of committed individuals." Dr. Joyce Helmer and
Richard Pease were the most recent additions, bringing the total complement up to 12. Since Hospice's bylaws require only 11 board members, Fraser said Doug Snider stepped back from the board. Snider indicated he had offered to be involved on a temporary basis to help the organization through its transition. A review of the organization's bylaws led by former County clerk Victoria Leskie is also continuing. Meanwhile, the Prince Edward Family Health team is also progressing on its search to find a permanent executive director to replace MacLaren. President Dr. Helen Cluett reported interim executive director Richard Christie is doing well in his post.
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COMMENTARY Innovation will help Canada fight impacts of crashing dollar
THE Canadian dollar fell to new lows this week, trading for less than 70 cents American for the first time in many years and some experts suggest that it could drop below 60 cents in 2016. It may, some say, bottom out beyond the previous low of just over 61 cents in 2012. Despite some optimistic projections, that’s bad news for Canadian consumers and businesses. While some might look at the falling dollar and shrug because they aren’t planning trips across the border any time soon, nor are they buying American currency, the big-picture economics have real implications. Consider visiting the grocery store and looking at the labels attached to produce, particularly in the winter months. Many have been imported from warmer climes like the United States, Mexico, and Chile. A lower dollar means less buying power and importers have to translate those extra costs onto consumers at all levels. One also has to look at the trend of Internet shopping over the past decade and look at how many products coming to Canada also originate in the United States. With the dollar at par, it was easy for Canadians to become global consumers. Now, dealing directly in that marketplace also comes at a cost, forcing more consumers to rethink their spending habits. More demand and less supply is a textbook cause of inflation and it will only continue. Then, there’s bigger picture issues at play. Even at the best of times, young graduates have been lured south of the border for the increased opportunity available to serve larger markets and the access to capital and resources that aren’t generally available. Many jobs on either side of the border have similar salary ranges, so when there is such a skew in dollar amounts, the draw of top talent becomes a bigger point of contention. To some degree, that conundrum also hurts businesses operating in Canada because despite savings on the exchange rate, they have to remain competitive in a global market. Businesses also have to think about their buying power when investing in technology that isn’t produced in Canada and weigh the
value of those purchases versus the benefit to operating here. Some exporters may benefit, if other costs like taxation and hydro remain in check. One simple truth is there are no silos in today’s economy. Despite international borders, investors are looking at a global picture. They have great amounts of information at their fingertips and countries where one never imagined business transpiring in the past are now at the forefront. Canada must find ways to attract that business and promote domestic and foreign investment wherever possible. It starts with a review of the factors government can control. Are public agencies operating with lean staff and overhead, while still serving the public effectively? Could a different delivery model produce better results? Is regulation in place strong enough to protect the public, yet open enough to avoid red tape? A review of tax policies and incentives for investment here is also necessary to ensure that businesses feel welcome here and have the tools they need to effectively compete. With those reviews done, it is also important that all three levels of government alongside the private sector recognize and promote the value of innovation in the economy. Any efficiencies found in public operations should be funneled back into incentives that encourage buying and supplying local. Maybe it is developing food that lasts longer, yields more, and costs less to produce. Perhaps, it is encouraging the growth of manufacturing processes that supply companies that had outsourced previously. It’s taking advantage and monetizing elements like historical sites or natural beauty as tourism attractions and as content drivers. It’s grant and post-grad fellowships to keep our best thinkers here. Overall, the strategy involves looking at different ways to create diversity and to help people weather the storm. Such innovation not only filters down the chain, it will also promote confidence for a rebound.
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WORLD WINNERS The Wellington Elks recently announced the winners of their 2015 Win The World raffle. Emily Walker, of Shannonville, was the big winner taking
home a $2,000 prize. Ross Lumley, of Belleville, placed second winning $1,000, and Steve Martin, of Ameliasburgh, took a third prize of $500. From left are Martin and his wife, Walker, Elks representative Randy Vincent, and Lumley and his wife. Proceeds from the draw go to charity and lodge development.(Submitted photo)
Stories From Our Past 1926
n Picton was searching for a new member of council following the resignation of D. A. Bird. A special nomination meeting would be held at the library Councillors authorized an election if necessary to fill the position. n Five masked men in Ku Klux Klan outfits kidnapped a pedestrian at the corner of Main and Ross streets after a show let out at the Regent Theatre and drove away. Some suggested the event was prearranged for publicity. Witnesses did not recognize the kidnapped man, deeming him a stranger. n The Eastern Ontario Dairymen’s Association judged Prince Edward as its top cheese-producing county.
1946
n County council received a report from its sheriff about concerning conditions at the local jail. Herbert Colliver reported it was difficult to keep turnkeys at the jail at the low salary they were paid. He also said the fire department required an upgrade. n The furnaces at the County buildings broke down , forcing councillors to don overcoats throughout the course of their meeting as temperatures dropped 20 degrees below zero. n County council gave the Salvation Army a $500 grant to help it continue its rescue work. Brig. Foster indicated the Second World War brought many social challenges to the community.
1976
n The Gazette Maple Leafs midget hockey team left from Wellington on their way to Switzerland to play a sixgame tour. Some 48 spectators boarded a plane with the Maple Leafs to watch their games abroad. n Some 15 homes in the Prince Edward Heights Complex were put up for rent, with another 15 units expected to be made available. Community and family services minister James Taylor said he’d rather rent the homes to the public than see them sit vacant. n The first of four generators at the Lennox Generation Station became operational after five years of construction and intense testing.
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n Hallowell reeve Keith MacDonald supported drastic cuts to conservation authorities by the provincial government. He said many people would rather have better roads than conservation and added the local authority spread itself too thin taking on properties it couldn’t maintain. n County farmers looking for veterinary lab services would either have to turn to the private sector or send specimens away to Kemptville or Guelph after Ontario closed its veterinary lab in Brighton after 35 years. n The province cut its block grant payment to Picton by $167,953, or 3.3 per cent of the town’s budget.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Couple has worked diligently to produce shopping destination
I read with much interest the article in the Jan. 7 issue of the Gazette titled "Couple invests in creation of one stop shop featuring countymade products." Staff writer Adam Bramburger has chronicled the story of Janice and Gary Scharf and their dream to launch a one-stop consignment business that will be limited strictly to items created in the county.
In this very extensive and well written article the writer has described the path that has led to the opening (May 2016) of their Local Store in an 1880s structurally sound barn. The hayloft of the barn features big windows that overlook pastoral fields. The open room upstairs will be used for demonstrations, live musicians and speakers.
There will also be a children's activity area, an antique room along with several boutique stalls . The Scharfs have been researching this project for four years and that fact was very evident when artisans and producers were allowed to tour the space where their goods could be on display. The barn,by the way was very clean. For more details about
this well thought out concept I suggest that you pick up a copy of the Jan.7 edition of the Gazette (if you have not already read the article). You may also access their web site at www.local-pec.com. The Local Store is located at 768 County Rd.12 (West Lake Road).and will be open from May to Oct. Here is a couple that have
worked very diligently over four years to create a unique shopping destination for the locals and thousands of tourists that come to the county each year. In keeping with a sense of community the Gazette has very aptly showcased another new business in Prince Edward County. Fran Renoy Picton
Staff at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home deserve admiration, gratitude I wanted to take a moment to express my respect, admiration and especially gratitude to the staff of the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home. We lucked into a spot for my mom Eva fairly quickly
after she was no longer able to care for herself (after losing my dad a few years before). From her first days at McFarland Home, now over a year ago, everyone my mom and I interacted
with was kind, very helpful and as my mom used to say (in German) “Herzlich”. It is a huge relief to my sisters and me to know that my mom is so well looked after.
Most of my family lives quite far away creating additional challenges in giving my mom the nurture she deserves. Her overall condition has improved by leaps and
bounds, and she is spending her last years in very good hands. Thank you so much for that!
Ryner Rolinski Picton
Wisdom of the past suggests present action is wrong Awesome PEC, Slow Food to With the two Environmental Review Tribunals (Ostrander and White Pines) concluding, it might be an opportune time to suggest that sometimes the wisdom of the past can put to shame the folly of the present. With this in mind, I refer readers to the words of Aldo
Leopold, one of the shapers of the ecological movement mindlessly attempting to rain industrial wind turbines on us. I suspect the man might be rolling in his grave given what seems set to happen along the south shore. In his 1949 book The Sand County Almanac: And Sketches
Here and There, Leopold wrote "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise." Perhaps enough said. Brian Flack Athol
Legion building could be used to house veterans, refugees
The Trudeau government will reopen nine Veterans Affairs offices closed by the previous government. A CBC Radio One report Jan. 6 indicated many veterans with
post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression are homeless or living in shelters. Perhaps the property of Picton’s Royal Canadian Legion
could have apartments built on it for veterans as well as refugees. Rick John Burkitt Picton
support local food project
The local chapter of the Awesome Foundation is prepared to give out another micro-grant — but there’s some added flavour this time around. Instead of the usual $1,000 no-strings-attached grant, Awesome PEC will be handing out $2,000 thanks to a matching funds offer from Slow Food The County. The catch is that the project must focus on food. The only requirement is that the idea
benefits the entire community and improves the collective experience of local residents and businesses. The call for applications comes at a time when food security is a concern with rising grocery and utility prices affecting everyone. Submissions are due Feb. 1. Visit awesomepec.com or e-mail Peta Shelton at sheltonpeta@gmail.com for details.
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County’s public libraries start new year with newly updated web site
Welcome to 2016! It’s a new year filled with hope, the opportunity to form new habits and try new things. In this spirit, on behalf of the staff and volunteers who delivery public library services across the county, I’m thrilled to share some really great news! Our updated web site – peclibrary.org – is now live and ready for you to use. It features a newly enhanced focus on digital content and is the place to access all that your library has to offer, to users of all ages.
24/7 ACCESS TO GREAT CONTENT
“The Canadian Book Buyer 2015” report by BookNet Canada notes that the ebook format continues to capture 17 per cent of the market”, and at the public library we continue to see
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increasing demand for ebooks, downloadable audiobooks and other digital services. Looking at book-borrowing trends and how people use community resources, we realized that
now would be an ideal time to simplify peclibrary.org into a more accessible, userfriendly portal to everything that our six local branches offer. We’ve turned peclibrary.org into a 24/7 online hub where you can explore new ideas, search for books as well as instantly borrow digital movies and music – all with your library card. Collection supervisor Liz Zylstra, notes “peclibrary.org is now mobile friendly and fully accessible, so anyone can view it whether they are using a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Also, the font size and contrast level are adjustable for people who live with visual impairments.” Community access program intern Julie Lane runs computer workshops across the six branches and shares that “I think one of
the best new features of peclibrary.org is the events calendar. Patrons can now see the full month view as well as a daily list of scheduled workshops and events.” Lane adds that “When you hover the cursor over an event, a quick description pops up. And to make things even more helpful, people can select to look at events that are only happening at certain branches. It is a lot easier to navigate and I think people will really like the updates”. If you’re interested in a guided tour of the new site, or would like help getting started using some of our online resources, please give us a call (613) 476-5962 or email computerhelp@peclibrary.org and one of our staff will be happy to book a time to walk you through it. To access e-books, digital movies and music and any of
our other online service, you will need your library card number and your PIN, which are available from any staff at the library.
WE WELCOME FEEDBACK
New content as well as the preferences of readers drive a website to evolve. We launched the new peclibrary.org and continue to test and improve it. We want to keep evolving your library and would appreciate hearing your thoughts on how we’re doing. You can share your comments by visiting our home page or facebook page (facebook.com/peclibrary), leaving a note in the suggestion box, talking to your local librarian, e-mailing bsweet@peclibrary.org, or calling me at (613) 476-5962.
Finnegan says de-amalgamation would set precedent province wouldn’t want HOSPITALS, from page 3
Finnegan added the foundation is forever indebted to the local hospital auxiliary which has been “very, very generous through the years.” As for why PECMH ended up under an umbrella with hospitals in Belleville, Trenton and Bancroft, Finnegan thinks it
started back in 1997 in the pre-LHIN days. “There was a HastingsPrince Edward District Health Council (A forerunner to the LHIN) that all these hospitals shared. It's my belief that some bureaucrat drew a line and said PECMH should be in with those other hospitals and that was a very sad day for PECMH,” Finnegan said.
Comparatively, the Napanee hospital was part of the Kingston DHC and distance and that facility’s linking with an old-age home next door likely helped them stay independent and standalone Finnegan figures. A popular topic if not a non-starter is breaking away from the amalgamation and that topic came up again.
Finnegan was quick to point out the province would be inundated with small community leaders and health advocates if they even publicly considered changing course. “There's a great number of small hospitals in Ontario that are in the same boat and would line up the second after they announced they would let us out of
amalgamation so it's not going to happen,” Finnegan said. On Tuesday, Feb. 9 as part of their second of two ROSE program presentations, the Cherry Valley branch will welcome a local pharmacist who will explain pharmaceuticals and potential interactions between them and herbal medications.
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Three-kilometre winter walk to raise funds for South Shore Appeal Fund Nature lovers have opportunity to see winter birds while fighting proposed White Pines and Ostrander Point industrial wind installations CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
An upcoming fundraiser for the South Shore Appeal Fund will have participants walking in a winter wonderland. Members of the Prince
Edward County Fields Naturalists (PECFN) have organized a three-kilometre Winter Wonderland Walk in support of the appeal fund. The event will take place this Saturday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. Registration for the event costs $10.
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Anderson said it's likely the walk will be snowy, but not too cold. It will give participants a chance to possibly spy a few winter birds in the fields along Hilltop Road — blue jays, chickadees, juncos or even a snowy owl. “It should be a beautiful day,” she said. “They'll get out and have some fresh air and hopefully sunshine.” Anderson said the walk will also feature a drummer and everyone will get the benefit of connecting with nature. “It's kind of appreciating the reasons why we're working so hard to save the south shore,” Anderson said. “It gives people again the opportunity to have a look at the environment down there and what's going to be destroyed if the government gets its way.” Anderson said PECFN is fully committed to preserving the south shore. She said 30 people have already signed up for the walk — about half of them PECFN members. “The naturalists are certainly part of this fundraising event and I think they'll be a part of the other fundraising events as they go along,” she said. Anderson said PECFN's legal bills continue to rise and as a result it's uncertain how much the group will have to raise. “It's really impossible (to say) at this stage,” she said. “There's the whole wpd appeal on top of the Ostrander Point appeal and I don't think for one minute that we're at the end. I think we'll be raising money for a long time.” Anderson said she wants everyone who has contributed to the fund and supported PECFN to know it's appreciated. “I just want to make sure everybody realizes how grateful we are for all the support we've had in the county,” she said. Following the walk Anderson said participants will have a chance to warm up and socialize at Long Dog Winery. She said the winery has donated some mulled wine for the occasion and there will also be a few treats and some hot cider. Transportation is being provided to return participants to their vehicles. Register for the event by contacting Cheryl Anderson at cherylanderson23@sympatico.ca or by calling 613-4711096 or contact Johanna McCarthy at 613-476-0240.
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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. January 31st features the animated “Underdogs”. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew, canned fruit, pancake mix & syrup. All donations gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the PUC County Food Bank 476-8516 at the Church office Tues-Fri from 9-11:45am or at the Food Bank on Fri mornings 9-11:30am (12 Chapel Street, Picton). Contact Leda 613-476-2109. 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 1st Chris Pengelly, 22nd Chris Black, 29th Lynn Morgan ($1000!) PEC WALKERS: Picton, Free Walking Group from Mary St. parking lot Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 5:15pm, Thursday 7:20am, New walks Mon-Wed- Fri 8:30am & Tues-Thurs 9am. Info: Diane 476-5635. YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome! Questions & info 476-6557. TAOIST STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES & CHI KUNG – Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Keep healthy in body, mind & spirit. For more information & to register, call Sherri 242-2096. CHI KUNG CLASSES IN WELLINGTON – Begins January 13, every other Wednesday, 1:30pm at Gina Peers Studio, 26 West St. Breathe & move your way to optimum health. Space is limited. Register early. Call Sherri 242-2096. FITNESS CLASSES NIA WITH GINA – Every Saturday 10-11am & Monday 10-11am in Wellington from Jan 11-Feb 13th. NIA Holistic Fitness blends dance, martial & healing arts set to music. To register for one of more classes call Gina 399-2588. YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY – Enjoy a gentle Yoga with Carrie class Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:45pm. Mats provided, cost $5. Session runs until February 11th. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Darts Social Nite every Wednesday 6-8pm. Dedicated darts room with professional standard boards. Draw for new teams every week. We offer casual coaching in rules & basic technique. Only a “Loonie” donation to play. All proceeds to support worthy Picton Legion causes. Additional info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Sunday Afternoon Jam Session 2-5pm. If you play or sing come out & join some fun. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces the “Winter Magic Show” which runs to Jan 25. Arts on Main Gallery is a cooperative of 25 “local artists” together in one location, 223 Main St. Picton 476-5665. www.artsonmaingallery.ca. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop open Tuesdays 10am-12noon, Thursdays 2-4pm, Saturdays 10am-12noon selling clothes, dishes, shoes etc. at very reasonable prices. YOUTH UNLIMITED MARCH BREAK TRIP: All teens are invited to come on the Youth Unlimited March Break Trip (Mar 12-19) to Polk City, Florida for $695. Cost covers the bus, all meals, accommodations, a trip to the beach, tubing & travel to a theme park. Learn more at www.pecyouthunlimited.com. YOUTH UNLIMITED ANNUAL SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP: Calling all teens for the annual ski/snowboard trip PA Day (Feb 4/16). Join Youth Unlimited in taking a coach bus to Mont Ste. Marie, Quebec for a full day on the mountain! Leaving Picton at 4am & returning 11pm. Forms available at www.pecyouthunlimited.com. AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. Info 1-866-951-3711. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 476-1811. 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 15: COMPUTER BASICS – Picton Br
Library 12:20. Register with Tracy 399-2023. JANUARY 16: CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER BOARD – AGM 10am in St. Andrew’s Parish Hall Wellington. Info 613-962-9418. JANUARY 16: RAMP UP YOUR ART PRACTICE – With Chrissy Poitras, Picton Br Library 12 noon. JANUARY 16: PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Is Holding auditions for “What the Butler Saw” by Joe Orton with performances at Mount Tabor Playhouse in Milford on April 30th, May 1,6,7, & 8th/2016. Auditions will be from 1-4pm at the Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Additional info, http://pecommtheatre.ca/about-us/auditions/ or contact Lynn Fennell at lynnfennell@gmail.com or leave a message at 476-5925. No previous experience required. Also looking for non acting volunteers in a variety of production activities. JANUARY 16: WINTER WALK A THON – Begins at 2pm, Hilltop Rd & Dainard Rd in South Marysburgh. Come out & enjoy winter by participating in a 3km Winter Wonderland Walk. Funds raised will go to the South Shore Appeal Fund. Details can be found at www.savethesouthshore.org. If you have questions or wish to register for the event please phone Cheryl 4711096 or Johanna 476-0240. JANUARY 19: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon. JANUARY 19: JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 noon at the Salvation Army. Join us for a meal of meatloaf, potatoes, veggies, dessert & beverage for only $7. Call 476-3159 to reserve a spot. JANUARY 19: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS — All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library. JANUARY 19: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Weekly Tuesdays 4pm-5pm Wellington Br Library. JANUARY 19: PE CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION CAnnual General Meeting 7:30pm at the Friendship United Church Hall, Demorestville. Meeting is open to the public. Join us before the AGM at 6pm for a Pot Luck Supper. Please bring your favourite recipe to share, dishes & cutlery. Coffee/tea will be provided. JANUARY 19: AL-ANON - Meets (adults) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). JANUARY 20: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm. Delicious homemade soup & assorted fresh sandwiches, Cookies & Beverage only $8/person. Proceeds to church outreach programs. Take-out available – call 476-6050. JANUARY 20: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. $10/person. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Milford. Those wishing take-out please advise when you register. Price is the same for take-out or eat in. www.communitycareforseniors.org. JANUARY 20: FOOD NOT BOMBS – Free hot meal with Food Not Bombs, with music, crafts for kids. All welcome 5:30-7pm Picton Town Hall. JANUARY 21: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library. JANUARY 21: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you. (1-866-951-3711). JANUARY 23: CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP – With Gregor Sneddon. St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. (across from Shire Hall) Picton. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, thinking, consciousness. 9:30am-4:00pm, $20. To register, 476-3033 or stmmpicton@gmail.com. JANUARY 25: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month beginning in February. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn. JANUARY 27: LOAVES & FISHES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. No charge for this meal. All are welcome to join us for good food & fellowship. JANUARY 27: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL WELLINGTON – Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. $10/person. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Wellington. Those wishing take-out please advise when you register. Price is the same for take-out or eat in. www.communitycareforseniors.org. JANUARY 29: MILFORD WINTER CARNIVAL – Bingo at the Milford Town Hall 7-9pm. JANUARY 30: PANCAKE BREAKFAST – At the Milford Town Hall 8-10:30am. Adults $7/Children under 10 $3. Giant Igloo on Milford Fairgrounds hosting children’s games from noon-4pm. Evening Concert from 7-8:30pm. Hot dogs & hot chocolate at the Food Booth on the Fairgrounds. JANUARY 30: LIBRARY BOARD MEETING – Picton Br Library 4:30pm. All welcome.
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Walk for Alzheimer’s to raise funding to support families dealing with dementia Society offers valuable information and advice on how to care for loved ones in the early stages following a definitive diagnosis JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
It will be a stroll through time later this month as the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward hosts its annual Walk for Alzheimer's at PECI. On Saturday, the fundraising walk will be held at the local secondary school to support the Society's essential programs and services that help alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's
Education and support co-ordinator Barry Flanigan reports that walks will be taking place in all areas that the local chapter serves including Bancroft and Trenton and the funds raised in those areas, like Prince Edward County, will support those in each of the respective communities. “The really critical areas of the services we offer is getting information to the BARRY FLANIGAN public,” Flanigan said. “ In disease and other dementias the beginning stages offerwithin our community. ing caregiver support and
providing what ones should and should not do are very important.” Finding out what services are available is an important first step-once a definitive diagnosis is made. “That is so critical because that are some many kinds of dementia and some forms can be controlled while others can't,” Flanigan added. “Once that complete medical work up is completed, we are ready to help
make sure the right services flow.” Another key aspect to the services offered by the chapter is the caregiver support meetings. On a regular basis, meetings are held for those living with and/or providing care with loved ones afflicted with this terrible illness. “It can be really potent for the caregiver groups and from these sessions, solutions and ideas can flow because not everything
works the same way for different loved ones. What works in some cases doesn't work for others,” Flanigan said. The walk takes place on Jan. 30 and pledge forms and more information are available at the Chapter office at the corner of Paul and King streets. The afternoon walk includes prizes, games and information. To register or to find out more, call 613-476-2085.
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BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison
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Luke 11:1 - “One of Jesus’ disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’”
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Abstract artist reacts to her environment EVEN I N GS Nolan’s work a reflection of a creative journey ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
Rhonda Nolan is able to depict people and scenery well through art, but her preference is to showcase something a bit less tangible — it’s about energies and emotions. This week, as she was preparing to ship works for an upcoming show at Belleville’s Parrott Gallery, Nolan shed some light on her process. “I’m an expressive painter. I react to something and put it on canvas,” said Nolan from her studio at the north end of Duncan Street in Bloomfield. Instead of creating images with a goal in mind — like deciding to paint a pretty boat, she reasoned, Nolan is interested in the process. “You do one thing and that informs the next thing. It’s an unfolding,” she said. Often, that unfolding involves the use of broad strokes of paint on an open medium, with Nolan preferring to move away from the restrictions of a smaller canvas and more intricate details. “It’s not like I’m dancing around and painting, but there is freedom in large movements,” she said. The result is abstract patterns and shapes that play off one another with the shadows of the day even having an impact on the images. Beyond painting, Nolan also said she is fascinated with the idea of using different mediums and textures in her work. That’s rooted deeply as the Ryerson design graduate worked as a papermaker and illustrator previously. With that interest, Nolan
EXPRESSIVE ART Rhonda Nolan shows off one of the pieces she has prepared for an upcoming gallery show in Belleville.The Bloomfield resident said she her works unfold as part of a process with each step influencing the next. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
adds collages and cut-out into her work and one can often observe different materials and textures woven into her art. She’s also incorporated stamping At times, the materials actually drive the creation. Recently, Nolan found some shipping wrap around the house and it spoke to her to include it in her work. Another time, during home renovations, she grabbed some two-by-four boards and
incorporated them. “It’s about the media. It pushes and inspires me,” she said. Nolan indicated she does like to use some colour in her pieces for the excitement value, but added she prefers that it not take over from the mix of brush strokes and shadows, shapes, and media. While most artists who paint less abstract works know when their pieces are
done by what they’re trying to convey, Nolan said that, too, is experiential in her work. “There’s a point I get to where I don’t feel like there’s any more to do and I feel it’s done,” she said. “I step back and let it sit. If it speaks to me then I might return to it.” After living in the Junction area of Toronto for over 30 years and operating in a studio a quarter of the size, Nolan moved to the county with her husband about a year-and-a-half ago. She said they were looking for somewhere free, away from the congestion and bustle of the big city. It also had to be a place of art, she said. A real estate agent suggested the county because of its emerging wine industry. “We were told where there is wine, there is a need for art,” she said. “We found an amazing property. There are good vibes here and we are really free.” Nolan has enjoyed meeting other artists in the community while developing her dream studio in a garage. Her upcoming show will feature a series called “The Energy Field,” inspired by her surroundings here. Nolan said the title comes from the idea that she’d actually set a table out in neighbour Derrick Prinzen’s field in the warmer months and be inspired by the energies around her. The show will take place from Feb. 18 to March 30. Nolan will have one gallery filled with her work, while figurative painter Anne Ireland will fill an adjoining gallery. Nolan explained that Ireland was one of the first artists she met when she moved to the county, so it will be nice to work together. Also, she said, both artists employ bold, powerful subject matter.
Local playwrights receive funding support from Theatre Creators’ Reserve
Several local playwrights received a monetary gift over the holidays . Working in conjunction with the Ontario Arts Council, The Festival Players of Prince Edward County selected five local artists and one from Peterborough to receive grants through the Theatre Creators’ Reserve. Successful recipients included Conrad Beaubien, Krista Dalby, Daiva Johnston, Suzanne Pasternak, Marion de Vries, and Beau Dixon. Local audiences might remember Dixon from last year’s SoloFest, where he shared Beneath Springhill. Festival Players artistic director Sarah Phillips explained that creating new theatric works is an investment with months or even years of work going into a piece before it debuts. “Every little bit helps,” Phillips said. “The funds are intended to fund writing
time, which can mean a wide range of things depending on the kind of project and the particular development model or process being undertaken. “Projects can be anywhere from the embryonic, earliest
research stage to the final draft stage.” Meanwhile, Festival Players has been working to develop its own program for its 10th anniversary season this year. Again, artist from across the country have joined the
company to create memorable theatrical experiences for local and visiting audiences. Phillips said the production schedule will be announced shortly and ticket packages are now on sale. -Staff
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Bloomfield’s Baxter Arts Centre arranges a series of creative writing workshops Accomplished teachers to share wisdom with aspiring authors ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
Sometimes the craft of writing can be overlooked. Everyone writes almost every day — typing that email or text message, jotting down thoughts, or even taking time to compose the words they’re going to say. Like most art forms, however, truly writing well requires time, dedication, and good practice. Members of the Baxter Arts Centre collective recognized that and they’ve put together a series of workshops to help participants learn their craft from some seasoned writers. During the first half of this year, the Bloomfield facility will welcome four different teachers to offer workshops dealing with their own areas of expertise. “The program offers a series of exceptional workshops presented by some of the most talented writers of our time who live and work in our community,” said program director Peta Hall in a news release. “We have been fortunate to engage writing teachers who are celebrated at home and abroad for their outstanding contribution to the literary world. They are known and respected as skilled and sensitive teachers.” The lineup was released
ADVISING AUTHORS Stephanie VanderMeulen, Sarah Selecky, and Ken Murray share details about the courses they’ll offer during Writing@Baxter during a launch event Monday. Leaders NoraLyn Veevers and Ann Wardrop arranged for the series of workshops.. (Submitted photo)
during a launch party Monday afternoon at the centre. The participating writers were present for a wine-and-cheese event and they were able to answer questions about the programs they plan to offer. Helen Humphreys, a noted novelist, poet, and non-
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novels. Through the process with three-hour sessions on Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, Binks will help participants create a polished piece and offer suggestions for publishing. The entry fee is $80. The next course begins March 4 as Shani Mootoo offers a four-week master class in fiction writing. The Giller Prize-nominated Mootoo has taught creative writing at Toronto, Ryerson, and Guelph. Her sessions are designed to focus on short story or novel writing with a focus on elements of writing that make strong stories — voice, character development, plot, subplot, and structure. Mootoo also intends to make her workshops a forum to discuss and wrestle with the process of creating a work of fiction and living the life of a writer. Further dates include April 1,8, 27 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The fee is $180. Ken Murray, a creative writing teacher at Haliburton School of the Arts and the University of Toronto’s continuing studies school will be in for a single session March 23. The session, “Your Memoir: Dare To Shake It Up” will challenge participants to find different angles to their stories and to look at the events from perspectives different to those held by the writer. The entry fee is $40. The final workshop in the series is the longest. Sarah Selecky’s Banff Centre of the
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Also later this month, Andrew Binks will deliver a two-part workshop called “The Personal Essay: creative non-fiction using life history.” Binks holds a master’s degree in fine arts in creative writing. He has published short stories, poetry, and two
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Arts course, “Story State of Mind” has been organized into an eight-week program, with work by writer and editor Stephanie Vandermeulen. Selecky, who has a master of fine arts degree in creative writing earned a Giller Prize nomination for her first book and has also been published by a number of Canadian magazines and quarterlies. The workshop contains both an in-person and an online component. VanderMeulen has worked as a copy editor and creative writing coach with Selecky’s program for three years. She’ll deliver some of the coaching and instruction. Online, participants will be able to watch videos, receive coaching from Selecky, and turn to short readings that will illustrate story components. The program runs April 15, 22, and 29, May 6, 13, 27, and June 3 and 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee for the course is $800. Participants will leave with a first draft of their story and a personalized style diagnosis to help take their work to another level. Registration details for all of the programs are available online. Hall noted all workshops are suitable both for those who wish to write fiction and those who wish to write non-fiction. Space in each course is limited, so potential participants are asked to enroll early to avoid disappointment. For information or to register, visit the web site www.baxterartscentre.org.
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Custom built 4 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home has only had one owner. The home is open concept with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, propane fireplace, wood burning air tight fireplace, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in dressing room. The outdoor living space is awaiting for the next backyard party with a salt water inground pool, hot tub, cabana with change room, and large pool house with bar, eating area and large billiards room. The detached garage has four bays to store all the toys, an office area, separate heating system and large private gym. Only minutes to Picton and Belleville, this home has it all for the family. $549,000 MLS QR21505069
Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com
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This unique property has great potential and possibilities with both 2 homes and 2 barns on 2.06 acres on a quiet country road in an area of wineries in beautiful Prince Edward County. The main house is over 100 years old and still has many original features. With 2 large barns, ANOTHER house and various fruit trees and gardens this property is perfect for a studio, home based business, extended family or tenants! $175,000 MLS QR21503566
Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca
Perfect one-level living in the country. This home offers the ultimate in privacy, set back from the road with nice mature trees out front and fruit trees scattered around the property. 3 bedrooms, an open concept living, dining and kitchen. Main floor laundry. Mudroom entryway. Heated by a propane fireplace with electric baseboards as backup. A full crawlspace with poured floor offers dry storage and the potential for a propane forced-air heating system. Large front deck with awning structure. double garage with space for a workshop. Enjoy the quiet country setting only 15 minutes to Picton - close to Waupoos, Lake on the Mountain, and many wineries, cider companies, cheese factories etc $250,000 MLS QR21505324
Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
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On the edge of Picton sporting a large lot and beautiful gardens, this 3 bedroom 2 bath split level brick & aluminum home boasts central air, gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and a great open concept kitchen/dining/living room. Beautiful decor and well maintained. Just move in your things and away you go! $269,900 MLS QR21503354 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
BLOOMFIELD Newly updated bath and kitchen. Easy drive to Belleville. All brick 3 bedroom bungalow plus full, finished basement with woodstove. $229,900 MLS QR21506073 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net
Call Elizabeth Crombie Sales Team 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T SOLD Better than new, home boasts numerous upgrades and contemporary finishes for the discriminating home buyer. Granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with custom glazed cabinetry with under-lighting and top-quality stainless steel GE Cafй series appliances including gas stove and extra deep stainless steel farm sink. Carpet free - gorgeous hickory floors with matching wood heat vents and ceramic tile throughout the main floor and top quality laminate and ceramic tile on the lower level. The open concept main floor has a cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace. Laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor. Large moldings throughout including crown molding in the master bedroom. Master ensuite bath has a spectacular spa shower with massage jets, custom glass, & floor to ceiling tile. Huge finished basement with 3 extra-large windows and plenty of light. includes a large family room with pellet stove, large bedroom, 3 piece bath, exercise room & plenty of storage. $499,000 QR21507605
HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399
EXECUTIVE BRICK/STONE 1.5 storey home on large lot in upscale subdivision, walking distance to beach, parks and shopping. Open concept kitchen/eating area & family room looking over large backyard & walking trail. Main floor master with ensuite. 2 more large bedrooms & 4 pc bath on 2nd floor. Attached 2 car garage, paved drive. This one is worth looking at. Asking $389,000 MLS ® QR21507345 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
CTY RD 35 GREEN POINT $249,900 3 bedroom home with a barn, workshop and 43 acres of land with easy access to 401 or Picton. MLS®QR21505193
QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
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Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com
`Farnsworth Construction is an innovative custom home builder committed to designing and building high quality new homes on both company owned and client owned building lots throughout the Quinte region and Prince Edward County. We work closely with our clients to build the home that best suits their lifestyle and budget. The result is a wide range of finished products from well designed small homes to large executive homes.` To Be Built : Conveniently located in a Picton subdivision, `The Birchwood` model, 1500+sq ft of living space in a practical floor plan. Plans, details on building materials and descriptions available, please call listing brokerage! $419,900 MLS QR21507453
BILL RORABECK, Sales Rep 613-476-2100
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WWW.27LAKESTREET.COM A charming Picton home with numerous upgrades and a lovely premium lot. Spacious living room with pine floors, great kitchen with Built-in dishwasher and a lovely eating area accented in pine. There is main floor laundry, a dual heating system, 1 1/2 attached garage, big storage shed plus a very private patio area. Close to amenities. $219,900 MLS 550660027
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613-922-2251
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1350s sq.ft. professional building with large waiting /reception room. MLS 550710008
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1002 RIDGE RD Farm. $399,000 QR21507304
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christinehenden@remax.net
A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!
PICTON – Fully tenanted. 2 x 2 bedrooms & 1 x 1 bedroom units. Natural gas furnace. Large backyard with storage building. $175,000 MLS QR21506396
862 SHANNON RD Building lot. $59,900 MLS QR21507269
BLOOMFIELD – Spacious 2-storey with 3rd storey unfinished loft. Offers 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen. $299,900 MLS QR21507536
Colleen Green Sales Rep
613-476-6553
29 PITT STREET
colleen.green@sympatico.ca
MLS QR21506258
NEW LISTING
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PICTON - 100 ft. wide lot with two storey home converted into two apartments. Ideal space & location to build a second building for rental accommodation. 199,000 MLS QR21507256
116 RICHARDSON RD Waterview building lot w/ deeded access $100,000 MLS 550430129
BLOOMFIELD – Large commercial building with owners’ suite on upper level. $399,900 MLS 550490241
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Veronica Norton
3500 sq.ft. bungalow on 2.5 acres close to Belleville. $429,000 MLS 403620170
Waterfront! This custom brick bungalow nestled on a lovely 3.5 acre property with 330 ft. on the Bay of Quinte may be your perfect summer retreat or year round residence. The land is rolling and with beautiful trees and gorgeous waterfront. The Bay of Quinte is well known for excellent fishing and boating. The views will wow you in every kind of weather all year long. Comes with 3 bedrooms, spacious principal rooms, a finished lower level and hardwood floors. Only minutes from the 401 and about 20 minutes from Picton. $589,000
613-399-5900
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1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166
12.2 acres with barn and 3 bed, 1.5 bath home. Needs TLC. $179,000 MLS 550850127
WOODS LANE – 15 mins to Belleville. 2.5 acres. 2 levels of finished living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Detached 800 s/f garage/workshop. $239,900 QR21506559
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Christine Henden
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2 FRONT STREET, UNIT 502, BELLEVILLE Saturday January 16 1-3pm "The Anchorage" luxury condo living at its best on the Bay of Quinte, Belleville. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk-in shower ensuite, laminate floors, professionally painted, porcelain backsplash in kitchen and all the appliances included. Exclusive Listing @ $287,900. See you there. Call Cliff DeLeon.
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READY FOR.. OR THINKING OF.. RETIREMENT? This beautiful adult lifestyle community, perfectly nestled in prestigious Prince Edward County, surrounded by numerous award-winning wineries, a burgeoning specialty beer market, with enough restaurants, boutiques and cultural spots to keep you and your visitors busy all day. This bright spacious 6 year old home boasts a golf course location with premium views, walking distance to the Millenium Trail where you can hike, run, bike, snowshoe and X-country ski and not to forget bird watching year round. Boating, fishing, beaches and boardwalks are nearby along with medical and dental facilities at the bottom of the street. There is a large recreation centre which houses more activities (indoor and out) than you can imagine! A two bedroom plus den bungalow, this home offers all the space and ‘extras’ you need to transition or downsize into comfortable living. The master overlooks the golf course, includes tiled ensuite plus walk-in closet; family kitchen includes stove and dishwasher; fully insulated basement recreation room; cost-efficient natural gas heating; extra large insulated double garage; security system and home inspections available in your absence (great for snowbirds! And finally... a large deck overlooking the golf course and your beautifully landscaped property! Call Cliff DeLeon.
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The Elizabeth Crombie Sales Team 613.476.2700 104 Main Street, Picton 1.877.476.0096
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WATERFRONT THE FINE ART OF LIVING! $599,000 The 30` long centre hall of this elegant single floor Georgian Regency introduces you to one of the most exquisite waterfront homes in Prince Edward County. 300` of South Bay waterfront. MLS®QR21506542
EDGE OF TOWN $269,900 Split level 3 bedroom 2 bath home with gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and open concept kitchen/dining and living area. MLS®QR21503354
983 CTY ROAD 18 $499,900 Traditional Victorian farm home with over 3,000 sq ft of living space. Beautiful treed back yard with deck and sunroom. Close to beaches. MLS®QR21506078
MORRISON POINT $124,900 2 Lots left on this quiet country side road with water access on Prince Edward Bay 15 minutes to Picton. 9+ acres on each lot with wells installed. MLS®QR21406727/ MLS®QR21406729
COMMERCIAL OPEN CONCEPT COUNTRY BUNGALOW $329,000 `Green` environmentally friendly - low heating and low maintenance with passive solar heat, superior insulation. Central to Trenton, Belleville and Picton. MLS®QR21506860
COUNTRY BUILDING LOT $63,000 Great location on the corner of County Road 10 and County Road 13. Enjoy the rural countryside paired with local marine history. MLS®QR21505856
WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT $325,000 Original Mary Street school with great bones. 3 car garage, back yard opens to park. MLS®2117594
SHEBA`S ISLAND $242,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks. An architect`s delight. Among lovely homes. MLS®QR21405733
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ADULT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY Bungalow, quiet street, back yard overlooking wide open green space $135,000 MLS QR21503812
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Tastefully decorated, professionally painted open floor plan bungalow in Wellington On The Lake Community. $129,900 MLS QR160242
286 COUNTY ROAD 1 3 bedroom 1 bath home on spacious lot. Minutes from amenities in Picton. $180,000 MLS QR21504244
BUILDING LOT Premium frontage with a lovely cul-de-sac location. Water access nearby MLS QR21507556
Wellington-On-The-Lake
191 County Road 35, Sophiasburgh
3&5 York Street, Picton
8 MINUTES FROM PICTON 2100 square foot, 13 year old home on secluded treed 3 acre lot. $499,000 MLS 550820111
72 SANDBANKS Perfect retirement, one of very few with full height basement. $159,900 MLS QR21505615
36 ACRE PARCEL Large barn, pond, trails & open fields. 700 ft road frontage on Cty Rd 35 & Hwy 49. $159,900 MLS QR21502150
ROW HOUSE A unique turn of the century building featuring two, three bedroom units. $159,900 MLS QR21406991
Retreat To Tranquility
3244 County Rd 8
Closson Road
2 South Front Street, Belleville
268 WILSON ROAD Character filled century home, open concept, 3 bdrms, new bath, 4 Acres. $159,900 MLS QR21503285
CENTURY HOME Large treed lot, view of Prince Edward Bay, in heart of Prince Edward County. $139,900 MLS QR21507530
150+ ACRES Incredible opportunity to own 150+ acres in in the heart of Wine Country! $650,000 MLS QR21507916
LUXURY CONDOMINIUM On the waterfront in Belleville! Panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte and marina. $299,000 MLS QR21507224
1895 County Road 10
840 Fish & Game Club Road
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CHARMING CENTURY HOME EQUESTRIAN FACILITY 45 ELIZABETH STREET 25 JOHNSON ST Spacious country home, original & new Great location and suitable for any discipline. Picton Century home, large principal rooms, Renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath Picton home, features. Close to all the County has to offer. Features magnificent bungalow home. many original features and new kitchen. orig features, carriage house, new furnace. $230,000 MLS QR21505805 $1,390,000 MLS QR21502244 $449,500 MLS QR21507542 $249,900 MLS 550610002
PAT BENSON MOORE Sales Rep 613-849-8501
www.1936salemroad.com
www.1275ctyrd15.com
287 County Road 10 Road
14 Inkerman Avenue
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1936 SALEM ROAD 1275 COUNTY ROAD 15 Century 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on quiet Build your dream home with a great view, 7+ country road. A must see! ac lot, stream fronting on the Bay of Quinte. $199,900 MLS QR21506861 $195,900 MLS QR21403766
VINCE MARTEL Sales Rep 613-476-2100
BILL GOODMAN Sales Rep 613-813-4573
HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026
ERIN FORESTELL Sales Rep 613-827-4456
NEW BUILDING LOT Rolling hills and a ravine. Subject to severance. $279,900 MLS QR21507609
STEVE KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-967-7216
KARI KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-921-7951
3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath home w/hardwood floors. Gas heat. Close to Picton. $154,900 MLS 550740306
ERNIE MACMILLAN Sales Rep 613-476-2100
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Starter home in quiet country setting ideally situated within 10 minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. Has two outbuildings suitable for hobbyist or storage. A large yard, wrapped with trees, allows for private enjoyment of the above ground pool with a good lining. This home has wheelchair access and a circular drive too! $144,900 MLS QR21507214 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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Looking for some acreage offering privacy in a beautiful setting? A great spot for a small hobby farm. An abandoned, early home in the County is the perfect place for building your dream home or a restoration project to the existing building. Fabulous post & beam barn that has had some work done and worthy of the completion. Perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. $158,000 MLS 550960281 Gail Forcht**
Perfect one-level living in town. 2 bedrooms, 4-piece bath, cosy pellet stove, mudroom and laundry. Nice south-facing back yard with space for a garden - plus sheds/workshop. Totally upgraded - Windows, plumbing, wiring, roof, fascia, soffit and eavestroughs, flooring, kitchen, pellet stove and energy efficient convection heaters as backup if you are away during the winter months. Quick Possession possible. $175,000 MLS 550560034 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*
Gorgeous escarpment waterfront parcel on Smiths Bay along the Winery Route between Waupoos and Black River Cheese Factory. Private location for your dream home in the woods with lovely views of Smiths Bay. Protected Boat moorage in sheltered harbour. Located below the Rutherford Stevens Lookout. 3.6 Acres. Only ten minutes to Picton. Shared lane - please be respectful of neighbours. $248,000 MLS QR21505235 Gail Forcht**
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Milford Millpond Views! Appealing 1-acre building lot features gently rolling terrain and stunning bucolic views. Enjoy village life with a great country feel! Certainly one of the prettiest lots currently available, this one will have you dreaming of your new home in The County! $45,000 MLS QR21506877 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Updated 3 bedroom century home with detached double garage. New in 2015: Metal Roof, Vinyl Siding and Energy Efficient Gas Furnace with Central Air! Large country kitchen with great island. Workshop addition could be an in-law suite. Walking distance to public school and shops. Only ten Minutes to Belleville. $199,000 MLS 405260004 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*
Looking for a starter home or to downsize? Do we have the house for you!! This 3+ bedroom home located in sought after Old East Hill, this house is the perfect place to call home. All major work has been completed: Roof in 2013, natural gas furnace in 2015, plumbing and wiring replaced in 2005. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout tell you the story of a loved and well maintained home. $229,000 MLS 404990046 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*
Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $229,900 MLS 550640027 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
This solid 40 year old brick side-split would be the perfect fit for those looking to enter the growing and profitable summer rental market or for those who simply want to live within minutes of Sandbanks Provincial Park. This family home is situated on a nice level lot, offers a large living room with a cozy fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large outbuilding. This is truly a gem! $269,000 MLS QR21507389 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features an elevated building site and a gentle slope to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS QR21505269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Spacious bungalow set on 4 acres, in a central location on a quiet road. This spacious board and baton custom home boasts a fabulous open concept kitchen with an Island eating bar, large family room/fireplace and dining area. Beautiful hardwood floors. $425,000 MLS 550350106 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
Canadiana style Century home that offers room for the family or as a B & B. 23.9 acres with over 600 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Large hip barn that had one half of the loft converted into a studio. 3 other outbuildings as well as a place to store your tractor and equipment! Gabled verandah and deck at the rear. New kitchen and pellet stove in the family room. 2 centre hall plans with one staircase dated back to circa 1835. $878,000 MLS 550870066 Gail Forcht**
Your own, all-inclusive resort minutes from Belleville! Seven remarkably quiet acres with mature trees, sprawling lawns, and exquisite landscaping! Add a pool and watch the sailboats drift by on the Bay of Quinte! Sophisticated stone executive home features three levels of wonderful family space including 4+1 bedrooms, a main floor den and family room, and expansive games areas. Triple garage, too! Early possession is possible. $1,050,000 MLS QR21506294 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Fabulous retreat overlooking Picton Bay. 2 bedrooms. Bright sunroom and deck. Open concept great room offers updated kitchen and dining room with natural gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Front office doubles as spare bedroom. Updated wiring and many upgrades. Incredible views. Walking distance to everything in town, on a great quiet street. $428,000 MLS QR21505286 Gail Forcht**
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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. `The Smithfield` offers 1,780 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 MLS QR21506065 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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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 fiftyseat 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! $2,600,000 MLS QR21500909 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
www.lauriegruer.com
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Sales Representative
Kate Vader
Sales Representative
Jim Wait
Sales Representative
Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker
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Beautiful 4 BR home with 1 BR in-law suite for you know who! Centrally located in Prince Edward County! $350,000
40 acres tucked along the Bay of Quinte. 3 BR custom built family home. Perfect for cyclists or fisherpeople! $467,000
Home of the Week Plan No. SHSW00541
THE BRIGHT CHOICE
With 916 square feet of living space, this bright cottage gives you exactly what you want in a home for a rustic setting: terrific views, openliving spaces, and a cozy fireplace. A floorto-ceiling window wall brings lots of light into the gathering spaces and provides an expansive viewpast a wide deck. The U-shaped kitchen opens to the dining room. Behind it is a full bath serving the master bedroom. An additional, spaciousbedroom sits on the second floor and may be used as a studio. First Floor: 616 sq. ft. Second Floor: 300 sq. ft. Total: 916 sq. ft.
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aRtiCLEs FoR saLE
antiquE FinLay Condor woodburning woodstove with warming oven, reservoir and working oven. Great for cottage or hunt camp. Best offer. Phone 613-476-6288 atv’s, snowMobiLEs. atv’s , snowMobiLEs. The snow is coming.... repair/replace seat covers before the season starts.Call Weldon 613-885-6871.
County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm
613-393-9993 888-905-9993
DRy FiREwooD, cut/split and delivered or picked up in Prince Edward County. Seasonal Special, as long as quantities last $250/bush cord delivered. 613-332-1199. DRy FiREwooD, soft maple, log lengths, 8 cord load, $1300. tax included. Doug Storring, 613-393-5078
CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES
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FoR youR HEaLtH
www.movablebeast.ca 613-438-3345 Fitness at your home in Prince Edward County
appLianCEs FoR saLE
NEW and USED
APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers, 3 mos. old & up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridge's $100. & up.
NEW APPLIANCES
At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.
PAYS CASH$$$
For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.
SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287
antiquEs
CasH paiD FoR. Old milk bottles.Signs, advertising items, oil & gas related items, watches, clocks, toys, old banks, marbles, MahJong games, shaving items, fountain pens, lighters, Moorcroft pottery, glass, kitchenwares 20’s-50’s, and much,much more; also buying gold and silver. 613-393-5886 now is the time of year to get your favorite piece of furniture refinished. 25 years experience. 613-847-3159.
pEts
Dog wantED to adopt. 4 years or older. Small to medium size. Cat friendly a bonus. Call 613-476-5509 gEntLE touCH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. quintE pEt Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265 winstEaD Dogs – Training & Boarding, Bloomfield. Reliable, experienced and trusted care for your dog. Dog Training group classes or private lessons available. 613-3932729 www.winsteaddogs.com
CaRs anD tRuCKs
318 DoDgE pickup, excellent shape, 8ft box, interior like new, no rust,200k, $2800 cert. e-tested call 613-921-9889. auto paRts, new and used auto parts, tires. Napanee Auto Recycling Inc. Call Dan, 613-354-3838. gREat vEHiCLEs for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors. Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warranty and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).
FoR REnt
1 1/2 bEDRooM Unit close to town, 3pc bath, bedroom on 2nd floor, $925 includes utilities, yard and storage outbuilding, first/last/ references required. Available. 613476-8052. 1 1/2 bEDRooM, ground floor apartment, living room, dining room, kitchen open concept, fridge/stove/ laundry facilities, all utilities included $950, available immediately.Phone 613-476-1529. 2 bEDRooM basement apartment, fridge/stove/water included $975 all inclusive, first/last required. 613645-2157.
2 bEDRooM fully renovated from top to bottom with high-end fixtures and materials. 1 Large bedroom + smaller 1 bedroom or office/den, main floor apartment, new appliances and materials included. Dishwasher, hardwood flooring, tub/ shower.,Private front and side entrances with porches. Parking available and included. Coin op laundry in building, hydro is extra (heated by electric, but all are new more efficient baseboards), water is included, no pets, no smoking in apartment building (smoking outside only, King Street (one back of Main Street) Email pictonapartments@bell.net for more information or to arrange a viewing or Text to 613-391-7123. If calling please do so between 5:00pm-7:30pm.
2 bEDRooM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613476-3666.
siMpLE CREMation $1,695 + Hst
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FoR REnt
FaiRway apaRtMEnts, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $975 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613438-1611 FuRnisHED 1 bedroom apartment in our home in Ameliasburgh in Prince Edward County. Satellite and utilities included, telephone and internet extra. $775 monthly. Available February 1st. 613-969-8196 gRounD FLooR 1 bedroom apartment with private entrance, includes cable, heat, hydro, stove/ fridge, $800 monthly. No smoking, nEwLy REnovatED main floor flat only 2 blocks from Main Street Picton.Two bedrooms with large closets. Linen closet, Double walk in shower, Beautiful open concept kitchen/dining room with quartz counters, stainless appliances (dishwasher, fridge, stove, convection microwave) and pantry Large living room, Laundry room/mud room with washer and dryer, and exit to deck, 2 parking spaces, High efficiency gas-fired hot-water heat for low utility bills, Includes water, hydro and gas extra, First and last rent required, and references, Available January 1st, 2016. Phone 613922-9449 RooM & boaRD. 1 bedroom furnished in a family home. All on one level, no stairs, available now for $800 per month, includes all utilities, plus meal and laundry, Call 613476-3061. two bEDRooM suite or share accommodation. Waterfront next to Sandbanks. Custom built home. 5 appliances, no pets, non smokers. Phone 613-889-2032.
wantED to REnt
pRoFEssionaL CoupLE looking for 2 bedroom rental accommodation starting approx.May 1st for 10 months/ one year, while home is being built. 905-634-5751 or email abck.kirkham@sympatico.ca
wantED
Mint anD used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 sMaLL squaRE Bales of straw 613-393-2254. wantED stanDing Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.
wantED to buy WILL Buy Scrap
Vehicles, Metals and Appliances picked up free and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, lawn cutting, garage & basement cleaning
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Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.
Hicks FUNERAL HOME
& CREMATION CENTRE
Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon
EMpLoyMEnt wantED
businEss sERviCE
PICTON IRON & METAL
Pellet Stoves
(previously Harrison’s Auto Wreckers)
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS from Dec. 24-Jan. 18
TOP PRICES PAID!
• Scrap Metals • Sell Used Parts • Pick Up Cars & Trucks
Have a question... 276 County Road 25
613-476-2979 (10 Minutes from Picton)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-12pm
a wintER Day is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021
BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES
Rubbish Removal Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc. Appliances
Call for pick up
613-476-1621
ExpERiEnCED HousECLEaning. Sewing, knitting & crocheting, references available call Donna 613-471-1686. sHEiLa bRusHEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.Now taking bookings for Christmas parties. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613393-5021.
HELp wantED
60 aCRE Fresh Market vegetable farm seeking someone who is physically fit; has a valid drivers license; and own transportation. Must be able to, by hand; plant, fertilize, hoe, spray, irrigate & harvest crops regardless of weather. Also responsible for quality assurance via examining and preparing produce suitable for market. Physically demanding work, requires loading/unloading/transferring crates, supplies and farm produce up to 45 kgs. Additional duties include: cleaning racks, trays, growing and packaging areas. Work schedule is 7 days/week (April-Oct) with hours dependent on planting to harvesting schedule. Work environment is nonsmoking, drug and alcohol free. Minimum wage position. Contact via email fosterholm@hotmail.com or call Dean at 613-968-0096. nEEDED paRt/tiME cleaner, casual call in basis. Criminal check required. Reliable vehicle, experience and references preferred. Please contact Julie, 613-848-0798 sEasonaL FaRM Labourers. May-Oct 2016. Duties include planting, weeding, harvesting, heavy lifting, bending for long periods, in all weather. Must have own transportation Pay $11.25 per hour. Please send resume to Laundry Farms c/o Terry Laundry 530 Cty Rd. 1 Picton K0K 2T0 or Fax 613-476-7128 or EMAIL jeanorm@aol.com sEasonaL vinEyaRD Labourers. April to November 2016. Full time. Overtime and weekends when needed. Requires standing, bending, repetitive work, heavy lifting. Must have transportation. 11.25/hour. South Bay Estates/Half Moon Bay Winery, 3271 County Rd. 13, RR 3, Picton. Email: info@hmbwinery.ca
HELp wantED
sEasonaL FaRM labourers, April to October 2016. Duties to include: Pruning, planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. Full time 7 days per week. Must have transportation. Wage $11.25/hr. Send resume to The County Cider Co. Box 6241 Picton, ON K0K 2T0.
County Holiday Homes, a vacation rental agency in Prince Edward County, is seeking a self-motivated, innovative, and results oriented individual to join our team as a
Marketing and Communications Director
permanent part-time position with possibility for full-time employment. Primary qualifications are post-secondary education in a related discipline, relevant experience, computer proficiency, the knowledge and ability to harness new technology, and comprehensive knowledge of the area. Visit www.countyholidayhomes.com/Home/Jobs for more details
Service Maintenance
613-476-7214
Myatt’s Heating Lost
CaR MaKE symbol found on Main Street Picton (near Zest) after car accident. Can be claimed at The Picton Gazette office, 267 Main St., Picton
MEMoRiaMs
CoopER- In loving memory of wonderful parents, Jack and Lillian Cooper. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away You both are loved and remembered every day. With our deepest love, Remembered by daughter Lynn, son-in-law Calvin, grandchildren James, Beth, Jaclyn, Hendrik and great grandchildren Hudson, Elliott, Everen and Harris. xoxo HaEnnEL- Ken. In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law & uncle who passed away January 14, 2013. His presence we miss His memory we treasure Remembered always by Fred, Kathy & family.
businEss sERviCEs
RODGER ANDERSON
ExCavating
SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM
FREE ESTIMATES
RR2 PICTON
476-6717
BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE
Stump Grinding Tree Trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully Insured 15 years Experience
Glenn Guernsey
613-476-3757
Ken Haennel
Cherished memories of a devoted husband, Dad and Grandpa, who passed away January 14, 2013. His nature was loving and giving His heart was made of pure gold And to us who truly love him His memory will never grow old. Love always, Ailene, Lisa & Dan, Darren & Laura, Tammy & Brent, Megan & Andrew, Spencer & Sarah, Evan & Taylor
RosEnbLatH- James Edward Albert. Nov 23, 1978-Jan 16, 2010 We miss you Miss your smile, Miss your voice, Miss your laugh, Miss your music, We miss you. Mom & Dad, all your family and friends.
In Memory of
MEMORIAMS
Ken Haennel
in memory of a dear brother who passed away January 14, 2013. His smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall, He had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him Some day we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land Never to part again. Lovingly remembered by Gary, Shelley, Tyler, Troy, Alyssa, Payton and Greer.
MEMORIAMS
Ken Kimmerly
in loving memory of a dear son, brother and dad, who left us January 19, 2010. He has gone across the river, To the shore of evergreen, And we long to see his dear face, But the river flows between; Someday, sometime we shall see The face we loved so well, Someday we’ll clasp his hand, And never say farewell. Love Dad, Gordy, Shawn & Lily
1944 to Jan. 25, 2010
Carol Ann Lewis
1918 to Jan. 13, 2010
Frederick Maddern
To a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather I remember the day I met you The day God made you mine, I remember the day I lost you I will to the end of time. With all the tears and heartaches, The thing that makes me glad Is that you chose me to share with you the 68 years we had. Sadly missed, loved always your family. Wife Joyce, son Elliott partner Susan, grandchildren Jennifer & Sarah and great grandchildren Hailey and Oliver.
(nee Maddern) A loving daughter, sister and aunt If flowers grow in Heaven Lord then pick a bunch for me Place them in my daughters arms and tell her there from me Tell her that I love and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Sadly missed and loved Mom, Elliott and Susan, nieces Jennifer and Sarah and great niece and nephew, Hailey and Oliver
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DEATHS
CAIRNS, Carol Louise
it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carol at the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Carol was in her 60th year. Cherished Daughter of the late Rev. Kenneth Cairns and his wife Marianne. Loving sister to Robert “Bob” Cairns (Susann), Nancy Markiewicz (Michael) and Paul Cairns (Grace). She will be fondly remembered by her aunt Dorothy Cairns, many nieces, nephews and staff at Pathways to independence. Funeral service was held at the Belleville Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 68 N. Front St., Belleville (613-9685080) on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 11:00a.m. (visitation one hour prior from 10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.) Pastor John Tedford officiated. interment at Belleville Cemetery. if desired, donations to Pathways to independence or the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. For online Condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
Rest in Peace
HELP WANTED
MARINE SUMMER STUDENT POSITION AVAILABLE
(Prince Edward County) The Ontario Provincial Police in Prince Edward County are currently seeking an applicant to fill a position in the Summer Employment Program 2016, for the Prince Edward Marine Unit. The applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 24, an Ontario resident, eligible to work in Canada, be a high school, post-secondary or graduate student and must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license with full privileges. Interested persons can apply between the 4th of January 2016 and the 16th of February 2016.
MACKIE, Ian Ritchie
Passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday January 6, 2016 after complications from a fall, ian Mackie at the age of 84. ian is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Susan Mackie of Picton, the last 25 in the County. Always a family man, ian played a strong game of golf here and in Florida, loved singing at Wellington on the Lake in choirs and musicals and was a faithful member of the Bloomfield United Church AOTS Mens Club. He is also survived by his son Ritchie and his wife Leslie of Mississauga and their children Ryan, Jamielyn and Kaylie, step-sons Joe Schejbal of Ottawa and his daughters Sawyer Elizabeth and Sienna Melissa and Chris Schejbal and his wife Marlene of Bridgenorth and their sons Chris Junior and Benny. Dear brother of Billy Mackie of Newmarket and his children Sean, Eric and Catherine and the late Robert 'Roy' and his wife Alice Mackie of Barrie and their children Anne, Lynne and Bobby. Mr. Mackie rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613-476-5571. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Saturday, January 16 at 2 pm. following cremation. The Reverend Gregg Lawson officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon from 1 pm. until service time. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca FUNERAL HOME & CREMATiON CENTRE
613-476-5571
in loving memory of my husband
Bob (Robert) Marshall
in loving memory of a dear father
Robert (Bob) Marshall
who passed away January 19th, 2014. You never said I’m leaving You never said Goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. A million times I needed you A million times I cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart I hold a place That only you can fill. Love Rhonda, Rick, Sharon, Karen and Charlaine
In Memory of
who left us one year ago on January 19, 2015. We have all lost a good man and a county legend for sure. The stories live on....never forgotten. Kathy (aka Bertha). Because of your love I'm not who I used to be... You helped me grow and now I am following my dreams and living a new life...
How to apply: • Apply online at http://www.ontraio.ca/careers • Find student job ads by selecting ‘Student’ under the ‘Select career Level’ field • Complete an online application and attach your cover letter and resume For tips on how to complete the application, refer to the Student Application Tip Sheet. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. Contact: Constable Sean Guscott Prince Edward County OPP Phone: 613-476-2151
AUCTIONS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2016
Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2016 - 1:00 P.M.
ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE AT SELBY HALL FEATURING: A Nippon Gakki Yamaha Dynamic guitar No. 10; 1912 - 22 ga Remington rifle with Hex barrel & 2 other 22 ga rifles; wooden decoys; gum ball machine; hockey cards, uncut sheets, Beatle cards; pocket watches & other costume broaches & jewelry; good china & glass; Toby mugs; pictures; electric lift chair; upright vacuum; old tools & lots of surprises. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures, please go to www.lambertauctions.ca
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH
AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Kelvinator apt. size chest freezer, Kenmore portable dishwasher, Kenmore dryer, Round oak single pedestal table/1 leaf & 4 arrow back chairs, Oak corner kitchen table with 2 benches, chesterfield & chair, 32 inch flat screen TV, coffee table, King size bedstead headboard, dresser/mirror, 2 end tables, night table, Queen size sleigh bed with matching dresser/mirror, 5 drawer chest & 2 night tables. Small pine table, Small kitchen appliances, Approx. 48 pieces of Ridgway “Hayride” pattern dishes including plates, cups & saucers, nappies, bowls, open vegetable bowl, meat platter & cream & sugar, carnival glass, depression, assorted cups & saucers, Wedgwood, 2 Donnah Cameron watercolours one titled “Autumn in Prince Edward County”, old hats and hat box, prints, mantle clock, figurines, lamps, collectibles & more. Sears 11.5 H.P. 26” snowblower (as new) sells at 7:00 p.m., wheelbarrow, jack stands, assorted wrenches, hardware & numerous other pieces. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
Babies of 2015!
1600
$
+ HST
We can’t wait to see the babies born in 2015! Here’s your opportunity to show off those little ones (just a little). We will be publishing our Annual Showcase of Babies on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Just bring in, or email your baby’s colour picture, along with the information below on or before January 20, 2016! Don’t miss out! Luke Justin April 17, 2015 2:48am 7 lbs, 1 oz Emma and Noah
Baby’s Name: _________________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________________________ Time: _____________________Weight: ____________________
Parents’ Names: _______________________________________ Phone Number:
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New laws governing crosswalks, school crossings now in effect across Ontario
Starting Jan. 1, there are new rules at pedestrian crossovers and school crossings. Effective that date drivers (including cyclists) must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers and, at school crossings where there is a crossing guard displaying a school crossing stop sign. This means that drivers can’t move their car until the pedestrian is off the roadway. These rules apply at pedestrian crossovers identified with specific signs, road markings and lights – the new rules do not apply to pedestrian crosswalks at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals, unless a school crossing guard is present. The new law is part of the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act and also provides municipal road authorities with the ability to install new types of pedestrian crossovers on low speed, low volume roads in addition to the existing crossovers. Picton has pedestrianactivated, flashing amber
INFO FOR SENIORS Debbie MacDonald Moynes
lights which warn drivers that a crosswalk is in use. When a crosswalk light is flashing, drivers must come to an immediate full stop in the lane closest to the pedestrian. The amber warning lights are visible to more drivers because they are above the street and the lights are supposed to reduce collision accidents. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation web site
states that it is up to both drivers and pedestrians to keep everyone safe on Ontario roads. The web site has these suggestions for pedestrians: cross only at marked crosswalks or traffic lights. Don't cross in the middle of the block or between parked cars; make sure drivers see you before you cross. If the driver is stopped, make eye contact before you step into the road; wear bright or light-coloured clothing or reflective strips, especially at dusk or when it's dark. If you’re a pedestrian at a traffic light: cross when traffic has come to a complete stop; begin to cross at the start of the green light or “Walk” signal, where provided; do not start to cross if you see a flashing “Do Not Walk” symbol or the light turns yellow. If you already started to cross, complete your crossing in safety; never cross on a red light. It’s also recommended that pedestrians watch for traffic turning at intersections or turning into and leaving driveways. The web site has these
suggestions for drivers. Pay special attention to pedestrians as you drive. Here are some tips to follow: always look for pedestrians, especially when turning; watch for children. Drive slowly and cautiously through school zones, residential areas, or any other area where children could be walking or playing; watch out for Community Safety Zone signs that indicate areas where public safety is a special concern, including the possibility of encountering pedestrians; be patient, especially with seniors or pedestrians with disabilities who need more time to cross the road. Drivers will now be fined $150 to $500 and three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossings, school crossings and at crosswalks where there are traffic signals. The maximum fine for running a red light — a practice that puts pedestrians at risk — is $200 to $1,000. Fines are doubled in Community Safety Zones, near schools and public areas. These areas are clearly marked with signs.
MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL
Seniors are welcome to attend the Seniors Luncheon Social in Milford on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering, is preparing homemade soup, bangers and mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and butter, cherry cheesecake or fruit, and coffee or tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493.
INCOME TAX STARTS MARCH 1
Community Care volunteers will once again complete income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60-plus whose single income is $25,000 or lower or whose household income is $35,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program. Volunteers are trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete income tax returns
for eligible clients. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons; bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1,000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. For information call 613-476-7493.
CLOSED FOR MOVING
Community Care is moving to 74A King Street. We’ll be closed for packing on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and Friday, Jan. 29. The move will take place Feb. 1-5. Things will be back to normal at 9am on Monday, February 8th and you’ll then find us at 74 King Street. Off-site programs such as Meals on Wheels and transportation will continue during packing and moving. We’ll be checking telephone messages on the days we’re closed.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Picton Gazette
Allen’s Family Roofing & Contracting ROOFING
Specializing In Leak Repair & Flat Rubber ~ Shingles ~ Steel Roofs ~ Skylight
• Decks • Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Small Renos
Mike Allen allencarrie182@gmail.com
613-393-3924
ROOFING
SNOW BLOWING
Cowan Roofing
SNOWBLOWING • DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS
B&T
CALL BRUCE 613-476-6489 EXCAVATING
• Retaining Walls • Septic Systems • Backhoe & Dozer Work • Mini Excavator • Trucking • Topsoil • Mulch • Gravel
Ever ythi ng for the hom e ...f rom T he C a stle
CONTRACTOR
HANDY MAN
Hennessy Home Finishing & Contracting FULLY INSURED
NO MORE STAINING! • PATIO DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALS • CUSTOM FIREPLACE FINISHING • NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN • ALL INTERIOR JOBS ARE MY SPECIALTY
Bruce Hennessy
613-399-3793 613-827-3793 Cell
bruceh@sympatico.ca
Is your “honey-do” list out of control?
All minor repairs inside and out. Lights, toilets & sinks, walls, floors, decks & fences.
Over 25 years experience CALL JIM M. cell: 343-263-0656
HEATING & COOLING
SALES & SERVICE
613-813-4147 613-476-6940
Creative Solutions, Built to Endure, Green Approach
Call Lawrence 613-476-4187
La Montagne Masonry Contractor ROOFING
COMPUTERS
RYTE GUYS COMPUTERS We service computers We sell new and used computers If you can't get to us we can come to you Moved to serve you better
14 Elizabeth Street Picton 613-645-2311
SMALL JOB HANDYMAN SMALL JOBS
• Experienced • Reliable • Punctual • Courteous
Call Shane Eagen R 613-476-6078 C 613-848-5115 Senior helping Seniors
613-476-9962
APPLIANCE REPAIR
COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE
• Refrigerators • Freezers • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Ranges (No Mileage Charge) • All Work Guaranteed
DAVE HOEKSTRA
476-5388
After hours call 399-2504
Skilled Labourer bScrap Steel Removal b
613.391.8441
124 Main St., Picton
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Wellington beats top-ranked Trenton, takes five points in three games Dukes showing they can compete with league’s best JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
If it appears that the Wellington Dukes are ready to hang with the OJHL elite, that's because they are The Dukes (22-12-3) took five out of six points in their last three games, earning points against the two teams in front of them in the East Division (Trenton and Kingston) before laying waste to the Milton Icehawks on Sunday afternoon. Yes, the young team that was trying to build towards something special next season has become something special this season. A dramatic 3-2 double overtime win in Trenton on Wednesday, a tough 3-3 tie where they outplayed the Kingston Voyageurs on Friday and a 12-2 drubbing of Milton on Sunday are surely signs that Wellington has to be mentioned among the top dogs heading into the 2016 OJHL postseason. The Dukes are strong and only getting stronger as the days of the regular season dwindle to a precious few and the hockey club takes
that the he thinking back to games in the venerable DukeDome and the atmosphere Wednesday was similar the old Wellington-Trenton wars. “It was an incredible crowd and it's always nice to win those games late to add some drama to the proceedings,” Abrams said. “Overall it was an exciting game played by both clubs.” Wellington had some nice jump in the first 40 minutes and built a 2-0 lead. Ben Sokay snapped home a loose puck with just a minute to go in the first frame while Tyler Burnie converted a Nic Mucci feed inside the first five minutes of the second to double Wellington's margin. After out working Trenton in the first two periods, the Golden Hawks came to play in the third and would tie it up with just over three minutes to go. Wellington would jump back into the driver's seat just 40 seconds later when Burnie would bag his second of the night to push the Dukes ahead 3-2 but that lead lasted significantly less the previously lead as HEATING UP Dukes forward Tyler Burnie slips a puck into the Trenton Golden Hawk net during Wellington’s 4-3 double overtime than Trenton sniper Kevin Lavoie win Wednesday night in Quinte West. Burnie has five goals in his last three games.(Amy Deroche/OJHL Images) tied things within a span of game by most who attended coach and general manager 28 seconds. steps towards being one of ond season. Wednesday's win in Tren- and watched the proceedings Marty Abrams. the squads to watch when See DUKES, page 27 Abrams told the Gazette the puck drops for the sec- ton was labeled an throwback and that includes Dukes
Panthers grab two league wins after earning silver medals at Napanee tournament Juniors working on keeping their intensity high through four quarters as playoffs draw near ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
PAYING THE PRICE Panthers shooter Ben Clarke keeps his concentration while receiving a hand in the face courtesy of North Addington defender Stephen Humphries during tournament action in Napanee Friday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers were busy this week, taking second place at a tournament in Napanee Friday and sweeping games against St. Paul and Centre Hastings Tuesday. In Napanee, the Panthers had a relatively easy path to the final, drawing the host Hawks and the North Addington Vikings in pool play. The early morning start didn't seem to faze the Panthers as they picked up a 3927 victory over Napanee. While the home side battled hard to the final buzzer, the Panthers' stingy defence early would prove the dif-
ference. PECI allowed just 10 first-half points, forcing the Hawks to shoot three three-pointers. Brodie Byford and Ben Wells led the way with eight points each in the contest. Despite the win, coach Rob Garden said he would have liked to see his team focus a bit more down the stretch. The odds were heavily in the Panthers' favour heading into the second contest as the Vikings do not play regularly in any league and were badly in need of some court time. The Panthers piled up a 59-16 rout, however Garden used his bench heavily in the contest. He pulled a number of his starters off the court less
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than five minutes into the game and spread the minutes around. "We sat the majority of our top seven in that second game and it was nice to see other guys step up," he said. "Give (North Addington) a lot of credit. It's good on them to want to come and play basketball. Everyone who played against them understood what they were doing and that made it enjoyable, even though they were losing big every game." Wells and Anthony Lawrence led the scoring with nine points each — all of Lawrence's points coming from behind the arc. Joe Burley had six as 12 Panthers contributed to the total.
Coming off that game, the Panthers knew they'd have their work cut out for them in the final with the Kingston Collegiate Blues. The third-ranked team in their own league, the Blues had beaten the Panthers by four points in an earlier tournament and had handled Kingston schools Bayridge and Loyalist Collegiate with relative ease in their own pool play. "We knew we were going to have a good game and for three quarters we were excellent," Garden said of the final. "We were up by 12 points at one juncture in the second.”
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Pirates move within a win of fifth-place Rebels Picton doubles Gananoque 8-4 to tighten standings CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
The Picton Pirates have kept themselves within a win of fifth place with a rout against the Gananoque Islanders last Thursday. The win brings the club within two points of the fifthplace Campbellford Rebels — and within six points of the Islanders who currently hold the final playoff spot. The Pirates have 10 games remaining on the season. “It was a bit of a wild one,” Masterson said of Thursday's game. He said there seemed to be a bit of animosity left over from the Pirates' previous clash with the Islanders. “Guys were pretty keyed up,” he said. “They understand we have an opportunity to potentially catch Gananoque for a playoff spot and we knew it was a big game, so there was some emotion there as well.” The game got off on strange note as both teams were assessed 10-minute misconduct penalties for warm up violations. Gananoque was given an additional delay of game minor and the Pirates started off the first period with the man advantage. Despite a few chances the Pirates weren't able to capitalize on the power play. Just two minutes after the man advantage expired Picton's Liam Hunter was called for slashing. Gananoque wasn't able to capitalize. Instead, it was Picton's Nolan Van Vlack picking up a turnover in the slot, shaking off a hook and depositing a backhand past Islanders goalie Quinn Cota for a shorthanded goal. Just under two minutes later a long, screened shot from James Pero beat Cota high giving Picton a two-goal cushion. At the 12:33 mark of the first Picton's Mitch Burke was assessed a minor penalty for cross checking. However, it was again Picton getting the break. A Matthew Panetta outlet pass found Mitch Thompson, who fed the puck to Trey Maracle. Maracle glided past the Gananoque defence and snapped a quick shot past the glove of Cota to make it 3–0. With time winding down in the opening period it looked like Picton would head into the second unscathed. Unfortunately for the Pirates a broken play saw Connor Smith shovel a shot past goaltender Charles Grimard to cut the lead to two. “In the first period it was hard to really get a flow going, but I was really happy with the outcome in the first and the effort,” said Masterson. Islanders Phil Smith got the gate for interference just 42 seconds into the middle frame. T.J. Patterson scored on the ensuring power play to restore the three-goal lead. Thompson and Hunter picked up the assists.
SQUEEZED OFF Picton Pirate Gerald Bilker rubs out an opponent along the boards. The Pirates took an 8–4 win over the Islanders last Thursday and will play Gananoque in their final face-off of the season on Sunday. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Nick DeVito — on a play from Mitchell Merry and Patterson — scored two minutes later to make it 5–1. The wild game continued early in the second when Thompson picked up a minor each for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct and was assessed a 10-minute misconduct for inciting an opponent. Cole Serson was assessed identical penalties for Gananoque. Van Vlack added his second of the night at 8:21 to make it a five-goal lead, but after the goal Picton started to lose momentum. Goals three minutes apart
from Islanders Patrick Lyster and Smith made things interesting heading into the final 20 minutes. Masterson said he felt the team sagged in the middle frame and took some unnecessary penalties. “I was not at all happy with the team's effort (in the second) and I let them know,” said Masterson. Just 16 seconds into the third it was Merry making it 7–3. DeVito had the lone assist. Things slowed down after the goal as Picton protected the lead. “We kind of relaxed after that,” Masterson said. “We
tightened up a little bit, but the early goal in the third really got us back on track, settled everyone down.” With just two minutes to go in the game Nick Maillett scored for the Islanders, but 22 seconds later Van Vlack negated any notions of a comeback, completing a hattrick in the process. DeVito picked up his third point of the night on the goal. Masterson said the team's offence has come around in the last couple of weeks, which he attributed to improved goaltending. “Guys feel a lot more comfortable to take chances and they're less worried about what's happening behind them and more worried about what they can do in front of them,” he said. “That's had a huge impact on our offence.” He said the addition of DeVito and his speed has also contributed. With just 10 games left to play in the regular season, Masterson said his team will be narrowing it's focus. “We're still in it and we've got to keep working,” he said. “Our message the last couple of weeks is simply 'let's win this period' and that's the way we have to do it — period by period at this point.” The Pirates take on the Napanee Raiders tonight at 7:30. On Sunday, Picton heads back to Gananoque to take on the Islanders once more in their final clash of the season. Puck drop is 7 p.m.
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“We were moving the ball and while we weren't scoring at ease, but we were scoring the way we wanted to score. We were pounding it in low and getting (Byford) his looks."
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second half to capture the title 42-35. "We struggled in the fourth with their pressure. They were relentless. I don't know whether we were playing to win or playing not to lose," Garden said. "There's a point in the game where you make a choice — do you take your for of and be satisfied or continue to push and expand that lead. It was a good learning experience to see what happens against a good team." Kingston also converted nine points from the freethrow line in the second half to seal the win. Byford led all Panthers in the game with 18 points. Wyatt Gilbert chipped in eight. On Tuesday, the Panthers opted for the double bill at St. Paul to be able to reduce the travel that might have been incurred by playing Centre Hastings at either school's home gym. Before the Pan-
DRIVING TO THE HOOP Junior Panther Gabe Goad looks to score a lay-up as North Addington Viking Greg Garey defends in Napanee Friday morning. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
thers could face the Centurions, they had a challenge with the host third-place Falcons. "We knew we needed to come prepared and the message after Friday was that if we come prepared to play and be the aggressor in all aspects of the game, we're an excellent team," Garden said. "We
jumped on them early and used our defence, especially the press, to hold them to two points in the first quarter." Dominating early, the Panthers had a 25-6 lead at half and ultimately won 36-26. While Garden said the effort was improved in a game the Panther had to win, he still
thought his team could have kept going more in the third and fourth quarters. Against stronger teams and in the playoffs, that may be a detrimental habit. Byford, Devon Wilton, and Braeden Kelly each had six points in the win. The Centurions are near the lower end of the Bay of Quinte Conference standings, but they gave the Panthers a bit of a reality check coming off their win against the Falcons. After eight minutes, the Panthers held a slim 8-7 lead. Then, Garden challenged his team to dictate the play and they responded with an 18-0 run. That would be the difference in an eventual 41-18 decision. The coach noticed his team did a better job keeping the pressure on late and said he hoped that would carry over into today's 5:30 game against Nicholson. The Panthers are 8-1 in league play with two games remaining before playoffs.
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Offence clicking in 12-2 triumph in Milton Peewee AE Kings open playdowns with big win DUKES, from page 24
In the first overtime period nothing was solved but in the second, with under a minute left, Sokay found league leading scorer Luc Brown on a 2-on-1 rush and the Napanee native made no mistake, bulging the twine with 26 seconds left. Two nights later, Wellington was the scene of a Junior A hockey contest for the first time since Dec. 4, 2015 and the faithful saw an entertaining if not frustrating game where the Dukes were the better side on the whole but only earned a point for their troubles. Case-in-point, the Dukes were victimized twice in the first by the officiating crew, once on a phantom minor penalty that led to a Kingston power-play goal and later on a Shaw Boomhower goal that was batted in legally to the eyes of most Essroc Arena faithful, but not referee Daryl Hancock. “Kingston is very opportunistic offensively and I thought there were times that we were on our heels but overall structurally, I felt we showed poise,” Abrams said. Down 2-0 in the first, Wellington would get at least one that counted when Brodie Maracle picked up a leaky puck that was laying in the crease at 11:03 to cut the Kingston lead in half. Wellington got the only goal in the second when Sokay ripped home his 21st of the year on the power play at the 12:54 mark. In the third, Wellington pushed for its first lead of the hockey game and found
it when Justin Bean lead a nice rush and made a great pass from below the goal line to spot Burnie, who ripped his seventh of the season at the 4:32 mark. Unfortunately, Wellington couldn't quite grind out the Vees and Kingston forward Danny Bosio would score with under 4 minutes left to square the affair at 33. There was no luck for either side in overtime and the game ended tied. On Sunday in Milton, the Dukes did major damage in the second and third periods after leaving the first with a 2-0 lead. Wellington would bag five in each subsequent frame to win a 12-2 laugher. Burnie led the way with two goals and three helpers while Colin Doyle, Dylan Mascarin, Sokay, Bean Brown and Mucci all had three points. Newcomer Matt Adams also tallied three points for his new squad, having been acquired from the Gloucester Rangers of the Central Canadian Hockey League earlier in the day. “Adams is a friend of Justin Bean and we know him through the Hill Academy program. He's a big strong player with nice hands and is strong on the puck. As a 1996-year birth, he has a couple of seasons left as well,” Abrams said.
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for goals on the season when combining regular season, tournament and post season play in 2015-16. Jaxon Payne, Hayden Bender, Connor Borton and Toby Thompson also bulged the twine while Lainey Van Vlack was solid in the Kings net. The Kings host the Stirling Blues at 1:30 p.m. At Essroc Arena on Sunday. The round-robin series includes the aforementioned Eagles and Blues, the Gananoque Islanders, the Lindsay Muskies and the Napanee Stars.
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Owen Tyers picked up a shutout in the whitewash effort. With a win on the road Saturday in Stirling, the club could be poised to sweep away the Blues Sunday in Wellington. Puck drop is at 6 p.m. In other Kings Action... n The Beatty Seeds Novice BB Kings won their first game of a six-team, double round-robin playoff as they downed the Eagles by a 10-2 in Ennismore Sunday. Kings sniper Mitchell Sills had the elusive double hat trick, potting six for the Kings and, in the process, cracked the century mark
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