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Trent PhD candidate looks at local population
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Amherstview Jets forward Brett Yake gets in front of a shot from Picton Pirates forward Taylor Brown. The Pirates hold a 26point lead on first place in the Empire league, while the Jets are one of three battling for second. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Developmental services workers seek answers OPSEU reps tell Smith funding crunch has impacted services
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A delegation of development services workers brought sweet apple turnovers to MPP Todd Smith's office Tuesday morning, but they made no attempts to sugar coat their message. To state it briefly, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) delegation with members representing workers at Community Living Prince Edward and Pathways to Independence told Smith less and less of the money being spent in the sector reaches frontline care providers. Kier Verner-Prokop, a full-time support worker at Pathways and a steward with OPSEU Local 445, said he's been working in devel-
SyMbOLIc gIfT Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith receives apple turnovers from OPSEU steward Kier Verner-Prokop Tuesday as part of the union’s provincewide campaign to bring awareness to staffing turnovers due to a funding crunch. (Adam ±Bramburger/Gazette staff)
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"We're definitely facing some troubles in the service and that's why we wanted to meet you," he told Smith. "We know Ontario has more money than ever and we're trying to figure out why developmental services is being pushed to the side." Verner-Prokop quoted statistics that suggest some 24,000 Ontario residents with disabilities are currently on waiting lists for services and about half of those residents are waiting for residential opportunities. Instead of finding the right residential fit, he said some of those people are ending up in long-term care homes, psychiatric hospitals, and even in corrections facilities. From personal experience working in supported residential homes — places where individual clients live with assistance of staff members — Verner-Prokop said he has seen resources stretched.
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The next time you see or hear one of Prince Edward County ‘s estimated 600 coyotes, perhaps bid it a fond farewell. There's an extremely good chance the animal isn't long for this world. Or perhaps, this county. Everything you wanted to know and some things you maybe didn't about local coyotes was offered up Thursday evening at the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture annual general meeting as part of a preliminary report of a three-year study examining the local population of the wild animals. Tyler Wheeldon, a PhD candidate at Trent University, was a guest speaker at the farm group's AGM and offered those gathered at the Bloomfield Town Hall preliminary findings from his three-year study into the life and times of the average Prince Edward County coyote. It was appropriate Wheeldon presented his preliminary findings to local farmers because it was their concern that helped spark the study. Livestock depredation issues along with issues about public safety (concerns of attacks on children and pets) and competition for wild game such as deer all led to Wheeldon and Trent to conduct a three year look at the local population. According to Wheeldon, the coyote population in Prince Edward County peaked in 2009 and over the three-year span, the number of wild coyotes has remained steady at anywhere from 500-700 animals. As expected, with more coyotes, the amount paid out in compensation for livestock depredation has increased greatly and over $100,000 has been paid out in each of the last two years to producers who have been victimized.
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The Picton Dental Centre, under the direction of Drs. Reenu and Kuldeep Sandhu and their staff will be holding their second annual Dentistry From The Heart free dental clinic tomorrow. Their crew will work alongside visiting dentist Dr. Rael Younes and his team a from Trenton and volunteers at their practice at 7 McFarland Drive to provide a free
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Thompson re-elected as PEFA president Leavitt, Kamink to serve as vice presidents Jason Parks
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Sophiasburgh ward poultry producer John Thompson was re-elected to the post of president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) at the group’s annual general
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Field Naturalists tell council they will continue to fight Ostrander Point battle Appeal hearings slated for Jan. 21 at Toronto’s Osgoode Hall, community fundraising efforts still ongoing Chad Ibbotson
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A local group has pledged to continue their fight to protect endangered species and habitats along the county’s south shore. On Tuesday members of the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) gave council an update on the ongoing defence of the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) decision which revoked the approval of the Ostrander Point wind project. In August Gilead Power and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) appealed the decision on the grounds that the tribunal erred in not recognizing the precedence of an acquired endangered species permit to kill, harm, or harass the Blanding's turtle. On Tuesday, Cheryl Anderson spoke on behalf of PECFN. She said recently Gilead and the MOE made a motion to present new evidence in their appeal. She
said the new evidence consists of an agreement by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to lease Gilead land on which the company could build an access road which could be closed to the public from May to October. Anderson said PECFN will deny permission for the inclusion of the new evidence. “Gilead has been trying to frame the tribunal decision as only concerned with road mortality to the turtle and this is why it is important for us to inform the court that the tribunal's finding was much broader,� Anderson said. “The tribunal found the company's proposed mitigation measures were totally inadequate on that site as well as on the so-called compensation property.� She said the Endangered Species Act allows harm to an endangered species if the proponent will provide an overall benefit to the species. She said Gilead has proposed that
by buying the other half of the habitat at Ostrander Point and studying the turtle's adaptation, they would be providing an overall benefit. Anderson said that's not the case. “PECFN maintains that the tribunal was correct in finding the effects of construction of this project on the turtle can not be mitigated,� she said. “Blanding's turtles are known to travel widely — up to six kilometres — in their foraging, mating, and nesting activities.� Anderson said the natural survival rate of the turtles is already low for a number of reasons, but she said the Ostrander Point population has been stable because of the area's seclusion. She said many species depend on the rare alvar habitat that is central to the south shore. “This is why PECFN will be defending the tribunal decision on the Blanding's turtle and also asking the Divisional Court to extend legal protec-
tion to the alvar and birds,� she said. Anderson intimated that the wind industry is alarmed at the significance of the first successful appeal of a Renewable Energy Approval (REA). “The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has applied for intervenor status at the court to express its members' fears about the risks to their industry,� Anderson said. “They will presumably be making the case that their industrial developments should not be restricted to farm fields and brown fields, but allowed to access every last scrap of significant wildlife land or their profits will not keep growing.� Anderson said the group is continuing to fundraise for the defence to the tribunal decision. She said PECFN has also joined other groups to seek conservation status for the south shore Important Bird Area.
services/infrastructure and provide for public health, welfare, and safety including substantial damage to municipal property and infrastructure.� The motion showed the estimated overall cost for damages, response costs, and other storm related costs to be $499,279. The motion included a breakdown of the expected emergency response and cleanup and recovery costs. Total emergency response costs were pegged at $355,686 with the bulk of that attributable to storm response (materials, equipment, and staff costs.) The total cleanup and recovery costs so far are estimated at $143,593 with the
bulk of that money attributable to tree and brush removal. In total the estimated overtime and incremental staff costs for the storm as of Tuesday were $122,758 while materials accounted for $213,199 of the overall total. Mayor Peter Mertens said while it's not certain the municipality will receive any funds through the program, he said he believes the municipality has a good chance. “We stand a pretty good chance on this for two reasons. One is that, when the ice storm first hit, it was all over Toronto radio that (Prince Edward County) was one of the hardest hit areas in eastern Ontario,� he said. Additionally, Mertens said he received a call from
Premier Kathleen Wynne who asked how the municipality was coping with the storm. “We're on the screen. She's taken the time to enquire,� he said, adding that Wynne encouraged him to seek additional assistance if it is required.
“We hope to work with government bodies at all levels to save our significant wildlife habitats as many other governments are doing around the world,� she said. The PECFN fundraising site www.saveostrander-
point.org shows a total of $124,000 has been raised to date out of a total fundraising goal of $220,000. The appeal hearings are scheduled to begin at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.
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Delany’s latest Klondike mystery offers a tale of international intrigue With Gold Web on shelves, author prepares to release two more books AdAmBrAmBurger
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Once again, something has gone awry on the boisterous streets of Dawson City and, again, Fiona MacGillivray has found herself right in the middle of it. The fourth book of acclaimed local mystery author Vicki Delany’s Klondike series, Gold Web, starts, fittingly, with a death. As in other books in the series the story is told in the voice of, MacGillivray, a strong, independent saloon and dance hall owner. It begins with her being startled as a man collapses at her feet in the night. She didn’t know the fellow — one of many strangers in the town during the gold rush of 1898 — yet his last words included her last name and a reference to one of the bloodiest battles in history. MacGillivray’s 12-yearold son Angus, who aspires to be a Mountie again helps Corporal Richard Sterling piece together details of who the man was and how he ended up there uttering those last words. “Fiona doesn’t have an interest in solving the crime, but she gets caught up in everything happening around her,” said Delany. According to Delany, each of her books starts with a lttle speck of an idea that she’s able to build a story around. In this case, one of her daughters suggested to her that she could have a Russian character. She spun it into a tale of international intrigue. Delany noted that in the height of the gold rush, the boundaries between the United States and Canada were still disputed and with riches to be found in the ground, everyone naturally wanted a piece of the wilderness where claims were being staked. She conjured a nationalistic Russian artistocrat who dreamed of taking the land
ComediC story Vicki Delany says her Dundurn-
published Klondike mysteries are intendedas lighthearted fun reads. This month, the fourth book of the series, Gold Web, hit bookstore shelves. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
back for his home country. He wouldn’t be alone in Dawson City, however. “You have American spies, British intelligence officers, Canadian police officers, some Fenian remnants, and even Scottish nationals,” said Delany. “The trick is in figuring out what has brought them to town and what they are doing while they’re there.” With that setting, Delany is able to tell her story in the voice readers have come to expect from the Klondike series — a lighthearted and entertaining story. “It’s almost a comedy featuring unusual and interesting people doing unusual and interesting things.” She added that unlike the real Dawson City in those days, the book is devoid of profane language, sex, and excessive violence, making it suitable for all audiences. Delany said each of her four Klondike mysteries is self-contained, so a reader could pick up Gold Web and not feel out of the loop. Those who are fans of the series, however, can learn more about MacGillivray as a character through vignettes of her life that helped shape
her view of the world — a technique that replaces traditional character development since the gold rush took place over a short period of time. Delany said she chose the gold rush as a setting for the series because it attracted colourful characters and because she was intrigued about the way so many people left everything behind to trudge into the wilderness, optimistic that they could beat the odds and find wealth. She has been to Dawson City twice, though Delany said she has also been aided by the fact the gold rush was
widely written about and it was one of the first events to be photographed heavily. At that time, she said, cameras were becoming lighter and more portable and many people took them on their adventure. That fact is evident in this novel as Sterling’s love interest Eleanor Jennings is a photographer and young Angus takes up an interest in the hobby. To add more detail to that story, Delany actually traveled to Rochester, N.Y. and visited the George Eastman House photography museum to learn more about early cameras. The book is now available at Books & Company or online through the Amazon or Chapters sites. A retired banker, Delany says she writes mystery because that is what she liked to read herself. She told the Gazette that it usually takes her about four months from start to finish to write a book and she usually has two stories on the go at any time. With editing and printing, those books usually take about a year for release. One of the hardest things, she said, is trying to keep her writing in different voices as the lighter Klondike series is definitely a departure from Delany’s more serious series featuring Const. Molly Smith and some of her other works. With Gold Web now out, Delany said she is expecting another book in her Const. Molly Smith series, Under Cold Stone, to be released this April. Last year, Delany’s novella A Winter Kill was nominated for an Arthur Ellis Award for the best Canadian crime writing. It was part of the
Orca Rapid Readers series, which is designed for lowlevel readers — adults who struggle, English as a second language students, and developing readers — and for people who don’t have much time for reading. In April, Delany will release another book for that market, Juba Good, featuring a topical story of an RCMP officer servin the United Nations in Somalia.
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She said it has been a challenge writing those books and having every sentence broken down word for word to be analyzed for reading level, but it has led to some really interesting writing. “You’re basically taking a story and stripping it down to its bare essence — the plot and the characters,” she said. “You need to be able to tell a compelling story.”
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Looking back in the
Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924
■ Thomas W. Kinney was to be the manager of a new canning factory slated to be built in Picton in 1924. The new plant was expected to take contracts in late January. While the plant was to be erected in the spring, there was no word at the time on the company’s plans for hiring staff. ■ A. E. Bowerman and Jas Wright announced they’d be dissolving their business partnership, however the two men had elected to carrying on business at the same store in Picton. Wright would focus on wallpaper, paints, and other lines at the back of the store, while Bowerman elected to continue selling china, glassware, stationary, toys, and musical instruments in the front of the store and on the second level. ■ C.B. Allison & Co. was advertising international louse killer to help poultry farmers keep lice away from their hens. For 35 cents, one could make eight gallons of spray for the henhouse.
70 years ago — 1944
■ Though apple production in eastern Ontario was slightly below the yields from 1942, the 1943 crop was better than expected with 35, 656 apples grown in Prince Exward County alone. ■ Earl Onderdonk, the reeve of Ameliasburgh Township was elected warden of the county for 1944. A wellknown farmer and fruit grower, Onderdonk had long served his municipality. Onderdonk earned the nomination on the first ballot cast by his peers. ■ Picton’s post-war planning committee met at Shire Hall for an informal discussion. The committee, which was nominated by council in 1943 to help the town in the aftermath of the Second World War elected to have Dr. C.E. Berry, the province’s lead sanitation engineer to visit town and share his vision for Ontario. ■ Bloomfield’s Tom Cooper was reported to have found the secret to staying young. Cooper, 80, skated on the Bloomfield rink in a pair of hand-made skates that were more than 100 years old. The toboggantype blades were mounted to a wooden base which had straps attached to it.
60 years ago — 1954
■ Ontario’s department of lands and forests released a new variety of game fish into Lake Ontario. Said to be a cross between the lake trout and speckled trout, the hybrid was named splake. After releasing 24, 500 fingerlings in October, biologists were interested in seeing what water levels the fish would seek and whether it will combine the size of the lake trout with the fighting quality of the speckled trout. ■ The Prince Edward County Hospital Auxiliary announced it spent $2,021 on the facility in 1953. It purchased a $1,100 extractor as well as linens and supplies.
20 years ago — 1994
■ A winter storm and record low temperatures dipping below minus-30 degrees Celsius gripped Picton. High winds and continuous snow meant dangerous driving for many and a slew of cancelled events as people stayed home to stay warm and to dig out. ■ For the third time in a short period of time, a barn within Wellington was set on fire. The Wellington Fire Department put out the blaze, which appeared to have been deliberately set in a window well.
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Ethics or kindness — that is the question
Once a week, I volunteer to feed some waterfowl at the pond at Picton’s Glenwood Cemetery. My days are usually Tuesdays and the over 100 mallards, 12 black ducks and the two resident two Asian geese now recognize my car the moment I drive through the gate. At least, that’s what we think the ornamental geese are. No one seems to know for sure. The other day, I was surprised to see an American wigeon stepping up to the dinner table when I tossed my pail of cracked corn onto the ice. It hasn’t been an easy winter to take on this responsibility. On Dec. 20, the day of the freezing rain storm, I gave the corn a toss over the fence and watched it as it slid down the embankment and onto the ice where the ducks clambered up onto the surface and gorged themselves. Since the ice storm, the gate leading into the compound has been encased in ice. Another day, I was there during a heavy snowfall. Two weeks ago, I spent 30 minutes chipping away at the ice and was able to free the gate for other volunteers to enter. The waterfowl seem appreciative of the offerings from the several volunteers who have taken on this task. Feeding waterfowl in the winter is nothing new. It supplements their regular diet and just for a few minutes, reconnects us with wildlife and provides us with a sense of peace and tranquillity, obtainable only from nature in this fast paced world in which we live. I am sure that I am not the only one at Glenwood who carries on a quiet conversation
A driver who failed to stop for a RIDE check in Sophiasburgh ward is facing a slew of charges following the incident. Prince Edward OPP officers had the RIDE check set up at the corner of County Rd. 5 and County Rd. 6 Friday evening. Around 7:19 p.m. they noticed a vehicle failed to stop and worked quickly to
with the residents of the pond for the few minutes that I am there. I find our brief interconnection very calming. However, something always nags me about this weekly ritual I have found myself involved in this winter. By feeding these ducks, are we doing the responsible thing for nature? Are these ducks beginning to depend on us now? We’re torn between offering some assistance during a brutal winter or letting nature take her own course. It has not been an easy winter on wildlife. A couple weeks ago, a tundra swan was found frozen in the ice at Wellington. Mortality is apt to be high this winter. However, on a winter bird count back in December, we came upon fully 900 Mallards bobbing around amongst the ice flows near Waupoos, so they do manage quite nicely in winter despite an erroneous belief that mallards migrate south with the advent of winter. This little pocket of mal-
lards has decided to winter at Glenwood, and if I were a mallard at the Glenwood pond, I wouldn’t venture out onto Lake Ontario these days on a dare. In their limited open water at the cemetery, food resources must be running low and winter shows no sign of letting up just yet. So, what is the issue of trying to help them out a bit, until spring sends them on their way? This winter, eastern Ontario is experiencing the greatest irruption of snowy owls in four decades. They are everywhere! Life down here has been good to them; that is, until the ice storm in late December. Suddenly, rodents under the snow were no longer available to them due to an impenetrable layer of icy crust that prevented the owls from accessing their normal food supply. Do we help? Or, do we just let nature dictate the outcome? The cycles of nature are great, but its laws are relentless. Even under normal conditions there is mortality. During ice storms like we had a few weeks ago, local populations can be decimated, at least, temporarily. Generally, they recover quite quickly from occasional setbacks. Only about 30 per cent of all fledged songbirds, for example, live to see another year. Yet, the remaining ones ensure the survival of the species. We all know though, that many species are not recovering – difficult winters, insecticides, migration hazards, and habitat loss – all are taking a toll beyond the ability of some species to recover to sustainable numbers. We feel obligated to help.
And we can go on and on, leading us into the subject of backyard birdfeeding. We now know that birdfeeding does absolutely nothing to migratory instincts or the ability of birds to fend for themselves. Birds treat our bird feeders as nothing more than another stop in a daily routine, using our feeders for only 20% of the time. It is an enjoyable pastime, pure and simple, and there is nothing wrong with that. So, it boils down to two issues – an ethical-educational and a realistic-biological one. What we consider noble, helpful and good according to how some of us view things, is not necessarily logical and advisable in terms of nature. However, whether it is maintaining a backyard bird feeder, feeding ducks during difficult times, or throwing some live mice to a snowy owl that has not seen anything remotely resembling food in several days, makes contact with local wildlife possible. The practice, whether ethical or not, creates the prerequisites for a greater understanding of the needs of the feathered, which ultimately leads to a stronger connection to wildlife and conservation. How can we argue with that? I will be at Glenwood Cemetery with my offering again next week.
apprehend the vehicle. Upon investigation, officers learned the driver had given them a false name and he was covering the fact he was a disqualified driver. Police also say the 55-year-old county man was in possession of stolen property. The man was charged with Criminal Code infractions for possessing property obtained by crime, operating
a vehicle while disqualified, and obstructing a peace officer. He also faces Highway Traffic Act charges for driving while suspended and using a plate not authorized for his vehicle. In addition, the man was charged under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for driving without valid insurance. The man was released from
custody with a promise to appear in Picton court Feb. 5.
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For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613-476-5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .
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Messiah returns Members of the Prince Edward County Ecumenical Choir gave a strong performance of George Frideric Handel's Messiah at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Picton on Saturday. More than 100 residents came out in soaking weather to listen to the show, which was composed by Handel in 23 days in 1741. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
History abounds in county and it is worth money
LOOKING around Prince Edward County, it is hard to ignore the past. It’s in the architecture, it’s in the cemeteries, in the street names, and if one digs deep enough, references to people who have shaped history can be found in the names of businesses and in the phone book that lists current residents. Of course, there’s more than meets the eye and this municipality has many important tales to tell, some which predate Confederation. Here, people can discover much about the United Empire Loyalists who fled the American colonies to stay loyal and fight for the British crown. They can learn about agriculture throughout the years — times when this area was one of the finest cheesemaking areas of the entire empire, times when local grains were used to supply America with spirits during the years of prohibition, and times when local people grew wealthy through canning goods and exporting them around the world. One day, the reinvention of this county as a wine region could be something for the history books. Of course, if that side of history isn’t someone’s cup of tea, this county can lay claim to Canada’s first prime minister, John A. Macdonald, whose 200th birthday will be celebrated next year; to our proud military as host of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, which celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, site of some of the trials of the Avro Arrow, and as the home of Camp Picton and a great tradition of training pilots that still continues to this day. All of that history isn’t even counting Champlain’s voyage. Many of those are just the stories that people know about this region. There’s plenty of social history, sporting history, and naval history that lives on through the work of libraries and archives and the museums, or through oral stories passed down from generation to generation here. Undoubtedly, there are also stories that people don’t like to tell, those of poverty, struggles, and crimes that don’t leave a rosy impression on those who research them. Historian Peter Lockyer is right that those many stories should be capitalized upon. In doing so, this community might just write a new chapter in its history about how it swerved away from some bad times affecting smaller, rural communities. This county isn’t close to major transportation links, it is in a province that isn’t doing so well to attract manufacturing businesses due to high overhead costs, and it arguably would lose tourist business if industrial power complexes go ahead in the south. It makes sense that Prince Edward County take a long, hard look at the business case for investing in and promoting the monetization of its richest asset, the history that was made here. There is money to be made if the business case is sound and it appears that folks like Lockyer are all to willing to find people who have blazed that trail before who genuinely want to help promote the past. If it doesn’t work, it may be merely a footnote in a long, proud history. If it does work, it could be monumental. If it isn’t tried, it will be lost completely as others rewrite the history books.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Talk about Mohawks part of social justice When times are tough, the tough get tougher group’s programming Innotereading your fine paper, I Hwy 33 and 62 and Hwy 49 number of police in each The Accept nothing less. Do we the headline "Munici- — with in a year, funding of average was 55 police offi- need the OPP? Maybe sugTHURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
Having been neighbours with the Mohawk people of Tyendinaga Territory for the past two hundred years, what is really known or understood about their traditions and the cultural practices that lend to the contemporary life of the Mohawk people? A presentation entitled “Getting to know our neighbours – The Mohawk people” will help provide answers to this question. Bonnie Jane Maracle, a Queen’s University instructor in the Faculty of Education for Native Studies and Arts & Science for Mohawk language and culture, will be speaking on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Picton branch library. Maracle, of Wolf Clan Mohawk Nation – Tyendinaga, has taught at Queen’s for the past 10 years, and is currently a PhD candidate in the indigenous studies program at Trent University researching language revitalization. The talk will cover the Mohawk creation story and the development of the Clan system in a matriarchal society; the arrival of the settlers and a time of co-existing with partnerships and mutual agreements; colonization – new policies and impacts on Mohawk way of life; and decolonization including issues and processes in 20th and 21st Centuries. Join us for this free evening of learning. The presentation will take place following the drop-in social justice group meeting at 5:30 p.m. Two weeks later, on Thursday, Feb. 6 (again following the Social Justice Group meeting) the library presents a film and talk entitled ‘Tar Sands via Line 9’ with Knowlton Hunter. Line 9 is an aging oil pipeline that runs through some of the most densely populated parts of Canada including our region. The pipeline now carries conventional oil across Ontario and Quebec but plans are to use the line to ship ultraheavy tar sands oil. Come learn what the implications may be for our area and many others. A related event is being
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CHRISTINE RENAUD held on Sunday, February 16 at 1 p.m. with a puppet theatre performance by Birdbone Theatre followed by a Food Not Bombs community meal. The “Tar Sands Dragon Opera Puppet Show” deals with the Line 9 issue with their self-described “scrappy puppet storytelling”. This is a family friendly event, and though the puppet show is not specifically designed for children, they may enjoy it as well. Both the performance and the meal are free. The library’s social justice group is the spark for many of these events. The group is also interested in other environmental concerns including the dangers faced by bees worldwide. One of the ways to help bee populations is to create bee friendly spaces and we will be looking with optimism toward spring by presenting “How to create bee friendly yards and gardens” with Bay Woodyard of Honey Pie Hives and Herbals on Thursday, February 20th at 7 p.m. The library offers diverse programming including book clubs, children’s programs, movies, computer workshops and more. For a full list of events at the library, please refer to the library’s online events calendar at www.peclibrary.org, watch for posters in the community or call the library at 613476-5962. We also welcome your suggestions for workshops and events.
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Essroc’s freighter, the Stephen B. Roman, heads up Adolphus Reach toward Lake Ontario for what will likely be one of its final voyages before icy conditions bring the end of the shipping season. (Wayne Burtch/For The Gazette) The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.
palities face infrastructure bind" I'm appalled at the power the mayor has when it comes to communicating with the province, along with the other mayors, wardens, or MPPs here in easter Ontario. Why do we have a third level of government at all if you have no power or influence? Is municipal government going to be or allow itself to be the lackeys who do the bidding or the dirty work of the province? Your article, quoting our mayor, touches on three of the most expensive local taxpayer costs. How many times has the province started funding for a program at 100 per cent (fully funded0 only to start reducing this funding immediately and you (the municipality) tolerates this? Let's start with roads The takeover of roads in the county — portions of
two-three per cent each year we locals picked up and now it is 30-per-cent plus continuing Even worse is the cost of policing the county and having little to say. I believe we pay 75 per cent of the cost. Do we have a say in the number of police we need, the costing formula on raises, or how this county should be policed? Over the holiday, I finished a book by Gladwell, David and Goliath in which charts show that once the age of 28 is reached, most people of that age and older do not commit crimes. In fact, it drops off exponentially. How many young people are there in the county? We are a stronghold of wine, but aging flesh. Last spring, one of the Toronto papers ran an article on the costs of policing in Toronto. They listed all the boroughs and the
cers per 100,000 people. We have 45 for 25,000 in population With this ratio, we should have 15 police officers but I would settle for 20. This nonsense of 10 extra for park use — and Sandbanks is really only busy for two months, and yet we get charged for overtime during the rest of the year Let the park people know they must hire their own private security — do we get any tax dollars for the millions of dollars of waterfront they control? Get real, the times have changed and so must the business model. In essence, we don not have the crimes of the big city or its youth — the OPP numbers are way out of whack. You Mr. Mayor have got to do more than meet with fellow mayors. It is not business as usual. As a group, you will refuse to pay these imposed increases.
gest places say with 10,000 or more people will have local police, all the rest will use the RCMP in any event where the local municipality needs more control A Maclean's article mentions our provincial police are not only the highest paid in Canada, but maybe the world. I have looked on the Internet and find t his is probably true and it is also true that with our economic state it is also unaffordable. Lastly, the third item mentioned, Mr. Mayor, as a representative of the people in this county, you will tell the province "no more cuts to our hospital." Enough is enough, the recent ice storm shows our vulnerability and the distance to be traveled. Times are tough, but the tough get tougher and fight for their county.
Above: Hospice Prince Edward executive director Nancy Parks, right, accepts a cheque for $620 from Picton Sobeys owner Jamie Yeo raised through $2 at-register donations. Below: Parks, left, and fundraising chair Mark Davis, right, accept a $5,000 donation to HPE’s residential hospice from Picton Home Hardware owners Adam and Chrissy Busscher on Friday morning. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
The Gazette’s coverage of Peter Lockyer’s talk regarding the “heritage business” in Prince Edward County was read with interest. I agree with many of Lockyer’s ideas and anybody who knows Lockyer can never deny his passion for history in the county. As volunteers with Mariners’ Park Museum, we do, however, take exception to his comments regarding the possible acquisition of Miss Supertest III. Lockyer stated we have shown an “almost complete indifference” and it is not true that “we couldn’t seem to care less.” If, as Lockyer states, heritage is a business, then let’s start with a business plan. Yes, the owners of Miss Supertest III did broach the idea of having the boat displayed in the county. Naturally, there were conditions. The boat would be on a permanent loan, a condition that meant it could be recalled at any time. Also, there were very legitiimate conditiions regarding the preservation of the boat: A temperature/humidity controlled environment, adequate fire and security protection were among the most expensive items. A barebones building was outlined and six to seven weeks were spent gathering information. In the end, two area builders
submitted quotes, both were just shy of $400,000. That estimate did not include extra staff (summer only), insurance, ongoing maintenance, and the heating/humidity (year-round costs), nor a contingency covering endowment of 15 per cent. And remember the boat, per the owners, was subject to recall at any time. This information was presented to the County at a meeting which Lockyer attended. Needless today, we decided to pass on the offer made by the owners of Miss Supertest III. Under the circumstances, we believe that it was the correct decision. The County is not flush with money — we, in fact, have a substantial debt and there are more pressing budget items. The Friends of Mariners Park would require 117 years of fundraisnig (at our current level) to cover the well-over $400,000 cost. Without any reliable method of providing a payback to the County, it would be both unfair and irresponsible to ask the taxpayers to ante up to even a portion of the bill. That is the rest of the story. It does not mean we are indifferent, it does not mean we couldn’t care less.
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County’s budget not in line with what taxpayers can afford
Our elected members of County Council give huge amounts of their time to their job as Councillors. We must be grateful to them for devoting countless hours to attending meetings, and before each meeting struggling to read and understand mountains of documents from County staff. Thank you councillors for your hard work.. But I wonder: Have the hours and documents have made you forget what your responsibility is? How your job is different from that of County staff? Staff are responsible for the machinery that makes the County work. They want the highest quality machinery because they like machines and get blamed if the machinery breaks down.
Councillors are elected to ensure that the County works in the interest of its citizens. Their concern must be the welfare of people who live here. When they quickly voted for a 5.5-per-cent budget increase, and noted that water and sewer rates must rise, Mayor Mertens and10 councillors failed in their responsibility to electors. How many county residents are getting a 5.5-per-cent pay raise so that they have the money to pay the tax increase? Not many! Certainly not those surviving on minimum wage jobs or disability benefits. Talking about expensive budget items, the mayor said: “We can’t say we don’t need it, but do we know whether we need it or not? I
don’t think so.” In other words, we don’t understand all these requests, so we must accept what staff says we need. But understanding the machinery is not your job, Mayor Mertens. Understanding what the people of this county can afford is your job. You may not understand whether Mercedes trucks are better than Fords, but you do know that most people here can’t pay for a Mercedes. You should understand that here the coat —the budget — must be cut to fit the cloth — the citizens’ ability to pay. I am sure that endless meetings and documents distracted our Mayor and ten councillors from their true responsibility. That is quite understandable. But we need councillors who maintain
concern for their citizens, and do not vote to impoverish them. Hurrah for councillors Dunlop, Lunn, Bev Campbell, Forrester and Nowitski! They showed they understand their responsibility by trying to make cuts and refusing to accept the 5.5-per -cent increase. Mayor Mertens and the rest have much explaining to do when they ask for your vote this fall. Brian Conway Athol
PS: Past councillor Bailey understood that many people here have limited incomes and he stood up for them. We need you or someone with your spirit Laverne!
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
Ice storm cleanup continues in county Municipality works on removing trees from public sites
WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR
chad Ibbotson
The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450)
Staff writer
As county residents continue their weeks-long recovery from a harsh December ice storm, the County issued a press release detailing the municipality's efforts to complete the clean-up. The ice storm generated up to 30 mm of ice buildup in some areas, and ensuing wind gusts fell tree limbs severing power lines and leaving some residents without power for up to three days. Last Wednesday, the municipality said the effects of the storm are still being felt on a “fragile” power grid. “The County would like to thank residents for their patience and resilience during the December 2013 ice storm that caused widespread power outages to a number of households in Prince Edward County,” the release says. “While power has been restored to all Prince Edward County residents and businesses, the system is still fragile.” Meanwhile, the cleanup continues. The release says cleanup efforts began almost immediately with public works crews taking on the challenging task of attending to downed branches and trees from across the municipality's 1,100-kilometre road system.
SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email whattamfh@sympatico.ca or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon.
unwanted branches Homeowners who
had trees, branches, and brush destroyed by the ice storm will be able to take it to several county landfill sites on Saturdays free of charge.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
“Due to the significant and widespread damage to trees, the cleanup of roads, sidewalks, parks and municipal properties is expected to continue well into 2014,” the release says. “The County’s top priority is public safety and cleanup of debris will continue alongside ongoing maintenance of the county’s roads, such as ensuring they are plowed and sanded.” The power outage prompted the municipality to open warming centres to allow residents and their pets a place to warm up and charge mobile devices. The centres, which were open between Dec. 22 and Dec. 24, served 100 adults and children including 25 people who stayed overnight. Mayor Peter Mertens said Prince Edward County residents should reflect upon their reaction to the storm and its impact with pride. “I am incredibly proud of
the way the County came together during the ice storm,” said Mertens. “While Prince Edward County staff, operations crews and hydro crews from around the province worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our community, residents were checking in on friends, family and neighbours without power. This sense of community is truly what makes this county so special.” Residents can report fallen trees or branches on public property by calling 613476-6505. Trees, branches, and brush on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. The release says brush and branches from the ice storm can be disposed of at landfill sites in Ameliasburgh, Hillier, Sophiasburgh, and South Marysburgh for the time being at no charge on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Alzheimer Society of PEC – Online registration for “Walk for Memories” is now open! Register online at www.walkformemories.ca for PEC’s indoor fundraising walks – Sat Jan 25/14 – 1 -3pm at either PE Collegiate Institute or Wellington & District Community Centre. Fabulous new prizes for top walkers from West Jet & Via Rail! Every dollar you raise will help support families in PEC. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further information please contact Linda at 476-2085. NEW TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY call Sharon at WELCOME WAGON today to receive a WELCOME WAGON GIFT PACKAGE! Phone 475-5994. www.welcomewagon.ca It’s absolutely free!
PICTON FOOD BANK in need of marg containers or similar containers, canned fruit/veggies/ kraft dinner/ juice crystals/pet food. Cash donations always appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 50 (Dec 10-16) Richard Connor, John McKella, George Court, Greg Parr, Bob Stuart / Week 51 (Dec 17-23) Tina Stewart, Malcolm Stuart, Ronald Gagnon, Truoy Rosseay, Leslie Harrison. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets 9am -12noon Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women. AA MEETING – Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 10-12noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items. WELLINGTON LEGION – Bus Trip to Rogers Centre Toronto, Blue Jays vs Yankees Game Sat Apr 5/14. Bus (47 seats) leaves Wellington Legion 9:30am. Return trip stops at Cobourg Legion for food & beverages. Cost $80pp including reserved field level seating on 3rd base, transportation, all taxes. Seats sold on a first come basis, a 50% non-refundable deposit (tickets are transferable) is required when booking & full balance due by Mar 21. For tickets or info call Ken 3992281 or the Legion 399-1684. COMMUNITY CARE’S BOUTIQUE – Now Open at 165 Main St. Picton. WALKING PROGRAM PICTON & WELLINGTON – PE Community Care for Seniors sponsors a walking program Monday to Friday at PE Collegiate Institute in Picton, CML Snider Elementary School & at the Wellington & District Community Centre in Wellington. Participants must register in advance. Call PEC Community Care for Seniors at 476-7493 to register or for more information. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Are you a working parent unable to attend weekday, morning playgroups with your child? The HUB has playgroups for you too! Join for Thursday evening BUSY FEET play group at QE School, 5-7pm and/or Saturday playgroup at the HUB, 10 McFarland Court, Picton 10am12noon. Call the HUB at 476-8142 for info. CAR SEAT INSTALLATIONS & INSPECTIONS – Are available & completed by trained staff of the Hub, 10 McFarland Court Picton. To book an appointment call 476-8142. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Having a baby? Offering classes in breastfeeding & preparation for parenthood at the HUB Child & Family Centre in partnership with the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit. To register call 966-5500 ext 675 or go online http://forms.hpechu.on.ca/web/index.php/201306-05-13-56-34/family-health-prenatal-class-registration. KNITTING CLASSES – Wednesdays 2-4pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. ZUMBA CLASSES – Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. YOGA AT BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. Cost $5. Sponsored by Bloomfield/ Hallowell Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. YOGA AT WELLINGTON TOWN HALL - Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Sponsored by the Wellington Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – One hour drop in Gentle Yoga Classes $5. Tues 5:30-6:30pm, Thurs 9:3010:30am. Athol Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10. NIA FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON & PICTON – Mondays in Picton. Wednesday & Sunday in Wellington. 2-3pm. NIA Fitness blends dance, martial & healing arts set to music. Dance, kick, stretch & laugh. Call Gina (certified NIA instructor) 399-2588 to register. (classes begin Jan 6/14) CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & Third Fridays of the month, 7:30pm. (Note no games Nov 1) Adults only, casual & friendly ping pong, scrabble, cards & board games. Bring your own refreshments. Athol Community Hall 1679 County Rd. 10. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Discussion meeting every Tuesday 7:30pm Consecon United Church Hall, Consecon.
ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New Show “Permission to Dream”. Runs through Jan 28. Opening reception Nov 2, 2-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton 476-5665. Open daily 11-4pm. LOYALIST DECORATIVEPAINTER’S GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wed of the month Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Snacks & coffee 6:30pm. Bring regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005. CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Breakfast now available 7 days a week 7-11am. All welcome. CONSECON LEGION – Euchre every Tuesday evening 7pm. Cost $5. CONSECON LEGION – Crib every Wednesday evening 7pm. Cost $5. CONSECON LEGION – Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday evening 7pm. Cost $5. PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30pm Pinecrest School Bloomfield. Be inspired by members work, hear guest speakers, learn new techniques, borrow from an extensive library. First meeting is free, yearly membership $25 + name tag $5. Become involved to plan the Bi-annual Quilt Show to be held next July. Beginners welcome. DROP IN BEGINNER FRENCH – With Maurice 2pm every Thursday. Picton Br Library. JANUARY 17 – FRIDAY MORNING FLICS – “The Stories We Tell” free showing Wellington Library 10am. JANUARY 17 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS BY FOOD NOT BOMBS – Picton Library 12 noon. All welcome for free lunch & good company. JANUARY 17 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Friday Night Dinner features Roast Pork with dressing, vegetable soup, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee/tea. $14.95 taxes included. ½ price for 10 & under. Serving 5-7pm. Take-out available. JANUARY 18 – COMPUTER WORKSHOP ON WINDOWS 8.1 – Free at the Wellington Library. Register with Amanda 476-5962. JANUARY 19 – CONSECON LEGION – Euchre @ 1pm. Cost $5. (Every 3rd Sunday of the month). JANUARY 19 – CONSECON LEGION – Roast Beef Supper begins 4pm. Cost $12/plate. All welcome JANUARY 19 – ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – Roast Beef Supper at Ameliasburgh Town Hall . Serving 4 – 6pm. Adults $12 / Children 6 -11 yrs $5. JANUARY 20 – MONTHLY MONDAY DOCUMENTARY – Free showing of “We the People of Small Houses” 2pm Picton Library. JANUARY 21 – JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 noon at The Salvation Army. Tickets are $7. Please call 476-3159 ahead of time to reserve a spot. JANUARY 21 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-9513711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. JANUARY 21 – INTERMEDIATE FRENCH FOR CHILDREN – Immersion style French. Milford Library 4pm. Free. Info Christine 476-5962. JANUARY 21 – CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY – Hosting a “Join The Fight” night recruitment drive. PEC Library Picton Branch 208 Main St 6:30-8:30pm. Sign in begins 6:30 & the program (speakers) run 78pm. Attendees can chat with local volunteers & staff, learn about volunteer opportunities, cancer prevention & local services. Light refreshments no charge. Further info 962-0686. JANUARY 21 – AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Drop-in, all ages. Wellington Library 4pm. JANUARY 21 – BEGINNER GUITAR – First day of 6-week beginner guitar. Picton Library 5:30pm.Limited space, you must register with Aaron 476-5962. JANUARY 23 – BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library, 2pm every Thursday with Maurice. JANUARY 23 – SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP – Meets 5:30pm Picton Library. Drop in, all welcome. JANUARY 23 – GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS – Presentation on the Mohawk people of Tyendinaga by Bonnie Jane Maracle. Bring your questions. Picton Library 7pm. JANUARY 23 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking? JANUARY 24 – FRIDAY MORNING FLICS – “Obachan’s Gardens” free showing Wellington Library 10am. JANUARY 24 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS BY FOOD NOT BOMBS – Picton Library 12 noon. All welcome for free lunch & good company. JANUARY 29 – SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL WELLINGTON – PEC’s Community Care for Seniors Luncheon Social at the Wellington Town Hall 12 noon. $10pp. Reserve your place by Tuesday prior at 12 noon 476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate & cutlery. A meal can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live near Wellington. If you wish take-out please advise when you register. Price is the same for take-out or eat in. FEBRUARY 1 – PICTON KINETTES PRESENT – “Groundhog Day Picnic” at the Elks Hall. Doors open 6pm. Ham Dinner 6:30pm followed by entertainment with Jenica Rayne 7:30pm. Tickets $15/pp & under 12 $7.50/pp. Tickets available at Flowers n’ Such or Kinette Members. FEBRUARY 6 – MARRIAGE COURSE FROM ALPHA INTERNATIONAL – At Emmanuel Baptist Church Bloomfield, running 7 weeks. Topics covered are Building a Strong Foundation, Communication, Resolving Conflict, the Power of Forgiveness, Parents & In-Laws, Love in Action etc. Call Kim & Richard 399-1170 for more info or to register by Jan 26. Begins Thurs Feb 6 at 6:30pm – dinner & dessert. This is a community outreach event! FEBRUARY 15 – VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT COMEDY SHOW – Presented by Emmanuel Baptist Church, 240 Main St. Bloomfield 6pm. Tickets $10/couple in advance, $12/couple at the door. Featuring Pastor & Comedian Steve Geyer with live music by Canadian singer-songwriter Jordan Raycroft. More info www.emmanuellife.com.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
PECI class to learn about food production from aisles of grocery store New program would bring farmers into marketplace to give future generations more direct knowledge about agriculture Jason Parks
Staff writer
A new program that will help local secondary students make connections and get direct answers about food and farming activities was unveiled at the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) annual general meeting Thursday evening at the Bloomfield Town Hall
“Ag in the Aisles” is a collaborative curriculum supplement that will be a part of Grade 10, 11 and 12 food and nutrition courses at PECI next semester. Ontario Agri-Food Education(OAFE) and PEFA are combining resources to bring this educational programming to PECI and OAFE educational representative Becky Parker spoke about
the need for critical thinking and direct information dissemination amongst future consumers. Parker told local farmers Thursday that only one in 50 Canadians comes from a family farm and most citizens are three generations removed from the industry. “That ratio also means more and more people are having questions about farm-
C hurch
ing , food and agriculture and that can mean there are more and more misconceptions about food and farming activities,” Parker explained. “OAFE is trying to close the gap and that's important because emotion can impact behaviour. For example, if someone gets incomplete or biased information about biotechnology, that can lead to that person to having a
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BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison
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Sunday Services 9am & 11am (full children’s programs). 7pm (Bible study). Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesday. 6:30pm Mid-week Service. Dinner. Music. Study. Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries. 7pm. (Gr 9-12) Wish you could see what a service at Emmanuel is like? You can! Check out www.youtube.com/emmanuellifenetwork. ϮϰϬ DĂŝŶ ^ƚ͕ ůŽŽŵĮ ĞůĚ ͮ ĞŵŵĂŶƵĞůůŝĨĞ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϯͲϮϮϯϰ Holding on is believing there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future. -Daphne Rose Kingma
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negative emotion about biotechnology. That might influence their behaviour to avoid certain products.” Those behaviours can impact image of agriculture and, ultimately, the bottom line. The program starts with a brainstorming event that helped generate questions about food, onfarm practices, production questions, et cetera. The main event and how the program gets its moniker is a visit to a local grocery store where local farmers are present to answer these questions next to the produce available. “For example, a pork producer will be in the meat section, a dairy producer in the dairy section,” Parker explained. In other school boards, the visits have had additional supports such as dietitians available to discuss questions on nutritional values of various food. The final portion of the programming is an in class session that takes the answers and dialogue and gets the students thinking
critically about the direct information they've been provided. Parker said the program started as a pilot project in Milton in 2012 where supply teachers and in class educators were brought to a Superstore in Milton Those taking the programming thought it was highly beneficial both as a teacher and as a consumer, adding to their knowledge base and offering real world answers to questions they had. “You can imagine a scenario where a teacher doesn't have a strong background or has complete information in agriculture or a student can bring wrong or incomplete information into a classroom and there could be a discussion that could in a very wrong direction and places where you as producers would not want it to go,” Parker said. The programming will be part of the second semester food and nutrition courses at the Grade 10,11 and 12 levels and the visits are expected to take place in March.
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1 Samuel 17:45 “You come to me with a sword, a spear and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts”
Message: “Taking Risk”
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VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 1 pm to 5 pm Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Main Street East, Picton
EMPLOYERS…THIS IS FOR YOU! WHY Attend?
WHAT You Need To Do!
-The Job Fair is held during the reading week of Colleges and Universities. -No charge to register – only a commitment of your time. -Possibility of hiring employees on the spot. -Chance to network with the agencies and organizations that are in place to help businesses succeed.
1: Register as soon as possible. Limited space available. 2: Set up a booth that is attractive and appealing. 3: Commit 4 hours of your time to meet with prospective employees. 4: Bring your enthusiasm.
Registration form available at: www.pecounty.on.ca/pdf/EMPLOYERS_PRINCEEDWARDCOUNTYJOBFAIR.pdf Questions can be directed to: Grace Nyman, Community Development Coordinator, 613.476.2148 x255, gnyman@pecounty.on.ca
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Spacious open concept high ranch brick/stone home on a 2.8 acre ravine lot. Offers privacy complete with a stream and waterfall overlooking beautiful forest. Close to Belleville, Picton & Wellington. Hardwood floors, Paul Holden Kitchen, finished lower level with potential in-law suite & sunroom with walkout. $358,000 MLS 2137108 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
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Located in a quiet safe neigbourhood, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom boasts beautiful gardens with potting sheds, a gazebo and entertainment deck. The interior has large windows letting in copious amounts of light, a spacious open kitchen, 2 fireplaces, newly renovated bath, and hardwood floors. An additional entrance to the finished basement with a bar gives way to out-law suite potential! $249,900 MLS 2137429 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND HOBBYISTS This property has a fabulous detached studio/workshop, fully insulated, heat & hydro and only steps away from a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom bungalow. 3 baths, newer, large master bedroom addition with walk-in closet, ensuit bath w/glass shower and French doors opening onto a covered patio. Many upgrades including windows & kitchen cabinetry. Dining room with hardwood floors. Lower level with rec. room and cheery sewing/hobby room. Detached double car garage. Amazing 1.7 acre park like lot with various mature trees and perennial gardens. Located on a quiet sideroad only 2 minutes from Picton. A lovely property $294,900 MLS 2133438
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26 YORK STREET 3 bedroom brick century home sits on a deep lot which is close to downtown, school and the harbour. $229,000 MLS 2137269
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2529 HWY 62 – SOUTH OF MOUNTAIN VIEW $279,000 Attractive brick & vinyl home in great location central to Belleville & Picton. 4 bedrooms, 2 full 4 pc baths, attached 2 car garage. Natural gas freestanding fireplace in family room on lower level. Lower level bedroom has dressing room & large closet. Large eat in kitchen with plenty of cupboards & counter space plus formal dining area. MLS®2134426 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
SOLD OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Large property housing approx 8,500 sq ft main building, 3,000 sq ft 2nd building and lg building lot. 3,000 sq ft building has 3 bedrm apt on 2nd level, potential for income lower level. 1.3 ac parcel lends itself to serious development. Call for more details. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475
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94 COUNTY ROAD 27 Congrats Wayne and Carol! Enjoy your new lifestyle in the Rosemary Court Condos! Call Herb for your no obligation Home evaluation. Let 27 Years of real estate experience go to work for you! Herb@remaxquinte.com or 613-921-7441
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$795,000 Beautifully restored and maintained heritage waterfront home and carriage house in the vibrant village of Wellington. Vintage 4 bedroom, 2 bath, shady front verandah, bright sunroom and deep private lot right to the stone shore ledges of Lake Ontario. Just a short walk to amenities, steps to Wellington Park and Beach and be part of this growing community neighbourhood. MLS®2140153
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PICTON BUNGALOW Cheaper then rent. Cute b u n g a l o w, small lot. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Maintenence free exterior, neat & tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace & tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $127,000 MLS® 2126793
NORTH OF WELLINGTON ON WILSON RD 40 ac in wine country. Close to Cty Rd 1&2. 2 bedrm br/vinyl bungalow. Great room with liv rm/ din rm/ kitchen. Master bedrm walkout to deck, ensuite, jacuzzi, 3 pc bath. Laundry area & deck off dining area. Small bush at back of property. Call on this one. Asking $329,900 MLS® 2134851
COUNTY RD 1 Lg bungalow set in the trees with a view of Lake Consecon. Close to Trenton & 401. 3 bedrms, great room, den, living rm, dining rm and eat in kitchen. Complete with family rm in lower walkout level. Lg workshop plus lg unspoiled area great for small at home business. Also features 2 car detached garage, paved drive and landscaping is complete. Call to view this one MLS® 2136635
LOYALIST PARKWAY Walking distance to Picton. Municipal water, lg detached 2 car garage. Home has been completely renovated & nicely decorated. New kitchen, new furnace, air conditioning, HRV, fireplace, new flooring & carpeting. New windows. Large deck on back overlooking beautiful treed lot. This is a must see. MLS® 2136606
WELLINGTON Executive stone/ brick home, lg lot. Open concept family rm/ kitchen, eating area. Formal living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedroom, lg ensuite, walkin closet. Main floor laundry, door to double garage. 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath on 2nd level. Full unspoiled basement. Hardwood throughout home, air conditioning, gas furnace, walk to all amenities. Call to view. MLS 2131558
BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOT ON BAY OF QUINTE $179,000 Approx 90’ shoreline. Driveway to water’s edge to launch your boat. Drilled well, shower/ bathroom building, holding tank. Hydro to two 35 ft trailers on property. Trailers are as is. Great for fishing, boating and swimming. Close to 401, minutes from Picton. Perfect retreat or great spot to build your cottage or home. This property has it all. MLS® 2135508
SUNSET VIEWS OF ADOLPHUS REACH Lot is cleared, ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLS® 2133082
GLENORA RD Close to Picton, municipal water, nicely treed lot, view of Picton Bay. Perfect location for your new home. 100 ft wide by 200 ft deep, mature trees at back of property. MLS® 2133769
CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR 1453 County Rd 24. Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot, entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Main St, Wellington Core Area. Lg commercial property, approx 8,500 sq ft solid building, all municipal services. Lg surfaced parking area. Great opportunity for income development. Subject to severence. Asking $49,900 MLS® 2134611
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Wharf St., Wellington. Commercial building featurning 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx 1,650 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, studio or fitness centre. Building is in great shape. Subject to severence. $379,000 MLS® 2134612
80 MAPLE ST, WELLINGTON 4.57 ac development property backing onto Millineum Trail. Close to all amenities. All municipal services. Lg frame building suitable for industrial or storage. MLS® 2134617
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$987,000 Picture perfect in a natural environment with impressive tree lined drive and sweeping grounds to level waterfront. Enjoy the serenity and leisure of this custom executive home with 3 car garage. There is little more to ask for when it comes to this beautiful waterfront estate on Adolphus Reach in Prince Edward County. Just imagine ! MLS®2140109
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READY TO BUILD? Niles St., Wellington. Great lot backing onto creek. Mature trees, close to school and churches. Walkable to beach and all shopping. Municipal services available. Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613
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JUST WEST OF HILLIER On Loyalist Parkway. 3 bedrm 1 1/2 storey alum/sided home. New bath, new furnace, newer windows, new wiring, new kitchen, painted throughout. Great home for first time home buyers. Close to wineries and Trenton. Call on this. MLS 2137410
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OPEN HOUSE. SATURDAY 1 to 3 11 Claramount Court Wellington on the Lake Premium lot, loaded with upgrades, this popular Burnett model features include hardwood, coffered ceilings, 2 fireplaces, walkout to deck & mostly finished lower level +++! MLS 2137246 $309,000
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3 bedrm century home full of character, 3 blocks from Main St, Picton. 3 season side porch, eatin kitchen, main floor laundry, patio doors to private back deck and large yard. Make your move and call today! MLS 2140269 Pat Benson Moore
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Spacious open concept home, 2 bdrm, 3 bath. 2 car attached garage, above ground pool. $349,900 MLS 2140033 To view call Hugh Jackson or Tracey Dickson
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Century Home in Picton. Original Character throughout. Covered Porch & Wrap around Veranda. $259,900 2132709 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100
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3 bedroom, 3 bath executive townhouse. Fresh paint, TONcarpets HARBOUR steam cleaned, ready to move in. $324,500 MLS 2137304 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson
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Here’s a cozy cottage with everything you need for a getaway. Outside, beautiful stone and columns create a charming picture. Inside, afireplace warms the living room, which opens to the eating area and U-shaped kitchen. There’s room for a couple of bar stools at the snackcounter. Two bedrooms occupy the right side, with a generous bathroom (complete with a window-side tub and separate shower) betweenthem. A vestibule keeps out the cold. To see more details on this plan, visit ww.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans. WWW.THECOUNTYFAMILYTEAM.COM
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century21.ca Here’s a cozy cottage with everything you need for a getaway. Outside, beautiful stone and columns create a charming fireplace warms the living room, which opens to the eating area and U-shaped kitchen. There’s room for a couple of bar s Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* Picton - 613-476-2100 counter. Two bedrooms occupy the right side, with a generous bathroom (complete with a window-side tub and separate Main St.,out Picton Toll Free 1-866-294-2100 them. A102 vestibule keeps the cold.
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Here’s a cozy cottage withCHERRY everything you WITH need WATER for a getaway. beautiful stone and columns create a charm GRACIOUS WITH UPGRADES VALLEY VIEW Outside, WWW.THECOUNTYFAMILYTEAM.COM T There’s room for a couple of b fireplace warms the living room, which opens to the eating area and U-shaped kitchen. ON with a window-side tub and separ R counter. Two bedrooms occupy the right side, with a generous bathroom (complete RF them. A vestibule keeps out the cold. TE A W To see more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced sear thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blu 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans. 342 St. Lawrence St. E. Madoc. $284,900 MLS 2133372 Call me Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999
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Walk to downtown & close to the Millennium Trail, public school and the new Essroc Community Centre and Arena. Municipal services available. No through traffic - dead end street. Last lot available in this development. $66,000 MLS 2133820 Call Carol Brough
2500s q ft, 3 bedroom home. Large 2 car heated double garage. 40x 60 separate garage/workshop. $429,000 MLS 2135106 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel
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2,450 feet of pebble stone beach on Prince Edward Bay & Private boat harbour. Century 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home +6 cottages on 20.5 acres. $849,000 2140281 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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1498 County Rd 5, Frankford. Century home, 4 bedroom, 2 baths. Large family room with fireplace. $169,900 MLS 2140064 Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810
RE/14 f THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014 After flatlining during the economic downturn that began around 2008, housing markets in many regions of the United States and Canada have shown signs of recovery. Those in the market to buy and sell may find this year presents an ideal opportunity to do just that. According to the real estate listing Web site Zillow, home values rose 5.1 percent across the United States between February 2012 and February 2013. The latest forecasts from Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation indicate a strong housing demand into 2014, at which time a strengthened economy will energize both resale and new housing markets. Buyers will need to be prepared to purchase inventory right away, while sellers will need to price their homes right for the best chance of sale. The following are some guidelines.
Buyers
Having a plan is essential when buying a home, as such a purchase is not something buyers should take lightly. Establishing a budget is the first step. This
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means taking inventory of savings, expenses and borrowing power. It is adviseable to sit down with a lender and do a run-through of what you can afford. By providing key financial information, including earning statements, existing debt and credit history, buyers can quickly learn how much they're qualified to borrow and how much they are comfortable borrowing. This helps buyers zero in on homes in their price range. Being preapproved for a mortgage is advantageous when it comes time to make offers on properties. It shows sellers that buyers are serious and that they have been vetted by the bank. Many buyers conduct a lot of research online prior to stepping into a home. This research lasts an average of six to eight weeks, according to the National Association of Realtors. Homework includes investigating neighborhoods and school systems, comparing the going rates of homes in the area, as well as figuring out which features are desired in a home. It also is important to hire a buyer's agent. Such professionals send buyers
listings that fit their home-search parameters, which saves buyers a lot of time and effort. Some agents preview homes for their buyers, even going so far as to identify overpriced listings that can be avoided or finding sellers who are willing to negotiate. A buyer's agent works for the buyer, meaning there will be no conflict of interest. Agents assist buyers in the negotiating process, using their knowledge of the real estate market to help buyers make realistic offers that are likely to be accepted while providing a wealth of information about housing trends, area services and home improvement vendors. When sellers accept buyers' offers, buyers must then arrange home inspections. An inspection is oftentimes included as a contract contingency, and buyers have a right to cancel contracts if inspections find that a home is unsatisfactory structurally.
Sellers
Sellers competing for business in a thriving housing market also have to do their share of work. It is unlikely sellers
will be able to list their homes for sale one day and have dozens of offers the next. Today's buyers are much more conservative, and homes will have to be presented in the best light and listed at reasonable prices. Sellers can start the process of selling their homes by researching recently sold homes in their neighborhoods, paying particular attention to final sales prices. This information may be available through tax records, and some real estate sites publish the data online. Sellers can then compare this information to what they still owe on their mortgages if their homes are not paid off, and this should give sellers an idea of their potential profits. Sellers also can benefit from working with real estate agents, as it can be quite difficult and stressful for homeowners to sell their homes on their own. Agents have access to multiple listing databases and industry contacts, information that is quite valuable when selling a home. Agent will do their own assessments of a home to help sellers price the home ac-
cordingly based on market conditions. In addition, real estate agents can inform sellers about which, if any, repairs or changes may need to be made to make a home more attractive to prospective buyers. Real estate agents also help sellers through the negotiating process, finding a balance between what the buyer wants to pay and how much the seller wants for the home. Housing markets are once again looking up. As the new year arrives, many people may find now is the time find their next homes. Understanding the process and getting guidance from real estate professionals makes the process of buying T and selling a home that much easier.
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Sixty-two acres with 10 g/min drilled well, wooded area and good soil 13 LAKE STREET, PICTON for vineyard. Only minutes away from Sandbanks Provincial Park and This recently renovated 1 1/2 story, two-bedroom home with a newly inten minutes from Picton. A great location for a hobby farm. stalled gas furnace is an ideal investment property or for the first-time $115,000 MLS 2137215 home owner. The four original tin ceilings give it the “County” charm. Lori Slik* $139,000 MLS 2137077 Peter Lynch* www.asenseofplace.ca www.chestnutpark.com
Gorgeous waterfront lot on West Lake in the quaint community of Sheba`s Island. Facing west, beautiful sunsets, improved shoreline with steel seawall. Beautifully treed, nicely landscaped, natural gas available. 103 feet of clean shoreline ideal for swimming and boating. Minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. $325,000 MLS 2132461 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
Glenora Estates Drive, beautiful views over Prince Edward Bay! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept dining-living family room, den, walk out screened porch . Lower family-recreational room, bathroom, wet-bar facilities and large walkout. Access to water at the foot of your driveway! $369,000 MLS 2140246 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com
Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.
$155,000 MLS 2136648 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com
Expansive County home, incomparable views of Adolphus Reach. Big spaces, newer kitchen, family room, 3 main floor bedrooms, lower level with office, recreation room, 4th bedroom. Detached garage, above ground pool, expansive deck. 2 separately deeded lots form 2-acre property. $269,000 MLS 2137529 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Impeccable home minutes from Picton. Gracious open layout with main floor family room large, private lower level retreat, +deck and landscaped yard with patio. Master bedroom with adjacent sunroom, geothermal heating, and an eco-water system complete the picture. $349,000 MLS 2136496 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Stately triple brick Century home, fabulous original baseboards, built ins, doors and trim. Grand home, upgraded with care and attention to maintain its period integrity. Refinished pine floors, large country kitchen. New roof, natural gas heat, steps to downtown Bloomfield, 10 mins. to Sandbanks. $358,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
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Hidden gem in Bloomfield, steps from shops and cafes of Main Street! Appealing Victorian, generous landscaped lot near the millpond. Expansive main floor, eat-in kitchen, large family room, exquisitely-detailed reception rooms. 2 bedrooms with added closet space. Perfect home for a couple! $295,000 MLS 2135967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
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5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home on West Lake, minutes to the North Marysburgh - Opportunity not to be overlooked! popular Sandbanks Provincial Park. Large dock, retaining wall, boat 2 storey building, approx 6000 sq ft, $295,000 MLS 2140243; house. Impeccable interior, impressive formal foyer with 12 ft ceiling. 40 Acres, 1200 ft pristine shoreline $1,390,000 MLS 2140233; Lower level in law- suite with private entrance. 52 Acres, 1200 ft waterfront, 2 storey building $1,595,000 MLS 2140231 $449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $599,000 MLS 2132112 Lori Slik* Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.lauriegruer.com www.asenseofplace.ca www.robandkate.com
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Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Lot to be severed only minutes to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Features 2 acres on a quiet road with a pastoral view. Hydro runs by the lot, a drilled well will be installed, and the lot will be fenced. This is a great location for a new home or cottage retreat! $54,900 MLS 2140009
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* Beautiful 50 acre parcel of land-10 per cent wooded with an escarpment at the back. The rest is pastoral land with a blasted well near the front of the property. This would be the perfect spot to build a dream home with lots of privacy and room to roam. Only 10 minutes from Picton. $125,000 MLS 2140240
Kevin Gale*
DEMORESTVILLE 2 bedroom bungalow in great condition. Ideal starter or retirement home. $139,000 MLS 2137383
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 BLOOMFIELD – Huge lot backing onto the Millenium Trail. Tastefully decorated & upgraded century home with municipal water. Features lots of original charm, 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. Bath, main floor laundry & 4 main floor rooms $174,900 MLS 2132930
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Completely Restored Oasis in Picton! Must be Seen. Restored century beauty in the heart of Picton $247,000
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
GLENORA ROAD 5.75 acres of property with a bay view in the distance. Charming country home in move-in condition, featuring spacious rooms & a cozy wood-burning fireplace in living room. Flexible possession. $269,000 MLS 2137314
Tony Scott*
16 JOHN STREET 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Newly renovated custom kitchen, maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, apron sink and prep island. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard, salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement. $415,900 MLS 2136135
Tony Scott*
A rare find! Nearly 650 feet of clean, level waterfront hidden on a private 11 acre parcel in Prince Edward County. Outstanding escarpment views over Adolphus Reach from the original 4 bedroom farmhouse atop the property. On the lower acreage you`ll follow a tranquil lane way toward the clearing at the water`s edge, the boat launch & the dock. Barn near the existing house can be used as a double garage and also has a great workshop. Renovate or build your dream home! Please call before entering the property. $699,000 MLS 2137159
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Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**
Across the road from Lake Ontario, this vacant land takes advantage of the view without the high price tag of waterfront! You can build to suit your taste then get away from it all & relax on 53 acres. Lake proximity increases potential for grape growing or just enjoy the natural rear backdrop of cedars and some deciduous trees. Building site is level & awaits your plans! $129,000 MLS 2137430
Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Attention First Time HomeBuyers! Featuring 3 generous bedrooms, a walk-in full ceramic shower and all newer windows and roof! The side door entrance to the mudroom offers shelving and storage. Main floor laundry hook-up too. Two sheds are included and there is a double driveway.
Tony Scott* Fully renovated 2 bedroom home on the edge of town with views of the Bay. Easy to heat, low maintenance, ready for the couple who are looking to simplify! House currently on Oil...New Gas furnace to be connected and included in asking price. Pick up the phone and dial this one in! $171,900 MLS 2137336
Kristen Rutgers* Great bungalow in quiet Picton neighbourhood. All brick 3 bedroom, 2 full baths. Attached garage. Hard wired generator. Partially finished rec room. Hardwood Floors. Newer kitchen. Appliances brand new, negotiable. Immediate occupancy. $209,900 MLS 2140126
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 LYONS ROAD in SOPHIASBURGH A rare find! Five acres of wooded land with 300 ft. of waterfront fronting on Long Reach. Escarpment setting affords a magnificent view! Amazing private setting for your new home. $235,000 MLS 2131166
Herb Pliwischkies* Nice brick bungalow in the Village of Bloomfield. Big double lot, fenced, extensive renovations in the past 2 years includes new septic, furnace, siding, paint, alarm system & some windows. Attached garage, deck, workshop. $249,000 MLS 2140158
Veronica Norton*
57 LAKEBREEZE COURT – LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION 1 block north of Main St Wellington, walk to all this town has to offer!! 7 yr old quality built home has WOW factor! Family room with vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace, open to dining and kitchen area. Large master suite, 4 pc bath, additional bedroom on main floor. Lower level recroom, 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. $295,000
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Town of Wellington waterfront business opportunity and a place to live. Currently operating as `The Reel Thing`. Store approx 705 sq.ft. plus additional space of approx 380 sq.ft. currently rented. Revenues from above ground gas tank, boat rentals, fishing supplies, and dockage. Easy access to Lake Ontario. Zoned Tourist Commercial(TC). $439,000 MLS 2136604
Tony Scott*
North shore of Prince Edward County, 285 ac waterview parcel. Year round, recently paved major County Road, only a few minutes to Belleville, Trenton and Picton, and 50 miles to historic Kingston. Ten minutes to Hwy 401. Limestone base, clay loam soil. 2.5KM deep, and over 1/3KM wide. Endless possibilities. Please do not access the property alone, or without calling to set up. German Shepherds roam the property freely. $1,200,000 MLS 2133541
Ron Norton*
A great home for the growing family or for retired busy body that keeps taking on projects. Hardwood floors & vinyl on main. Hi eff. propane furnace with A/C & air exchange. Separate 2 car detached garage heated, insulated, with 200 amp service & loft. Large kitchen with patio doors to large deck & above ground pool. 2 minute drive to town & all conveniences. $250,000 MLS 2135285
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING Centrally located and highly visible on County Rd 1 on 2.2 acres surrounded by farmland. 3,500 sq.ft. building, insulated, well & septic. Phase 2 Environmental Assessment underway. $329,000 MLS 2136995
Ron Norton*
Custom waterfront home, 2.5+ acres, a throw back to an era of homes of grandeur. Wrap around veranda, large eat-in kitchen, spacious, inclusive living room. Large windows throughout, spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Lower level retreat offers space for entertainment, games and privacy. Rear deck for bbq's and quiet times. All of this plus your own private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte $500,000 MLS 2137275
Tony Scott*
A True Country Estate for the Equestrian Lover. 18 acres. Backing onto the Golf Course, set back from the road, 4000 sq ft brick bungalow with exclusive materials used throughout. 3 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, 4 fireplaces, 4 baths, 20X30 family room, master bedroom. State of the art brick barn, 4 large stalls. 80X120 Lit Riding arena by MegaDome. $1,290,000 MLS 2135594
Mary Jane Mills**
BAILEY ROAD Quaint little home on a lovely treed lot just minutes from Picton. Perfect for first time buyers, weekend getaway or investment, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has rental income from an Xplornet tower on the property to offset the mortgage, plus free internet. Cheaper than rent! Start building equity today! $130,000 MLS 2133847
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
PROSPECT AVE in PICTON Why rent when you could own this spacious bungalow for less than $900 per month!! Offers finished living space on two levels with many recent upgrades. Reduced to $174,900 MLS 2130730
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
BLOOMFIELD Move in & enjoy-the work’s all done! Beautifully reno’d bungalow with upscale finishes on two levels, each with outside access. Spacious back deck with tranquil country views. $244,000 MLS 2137165
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Wellington Waterfront Home/Cottage in the middle of town, large south facing open concept kitchen dining room with walk out to large deck, improvements include roof,ceramic floor, hi efficiency furnace, shore line improvement with waters edge dock that allows a boater access to West Lake or Lake Ontario just steps to shopping, beach, recreational facilities. Exceptional Starter or Retirement opportunity. $250,000 MLS 2140058
Herb Pliwischkies*
Rare 78 acre farm in South Bay adjacent to Huff Estates and Half Moon Bay Vineyards. Well maintained 4 bedroom bungalow with many recent updates. This land is perfect for vineyard. 5 acres of oak, hickory, red maple woods. Spectacular! #1 Clay loam soil type. Pear, plum, cherry mini orchard. $399,000 MLS 2140266
Tony Scott*
Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this well appointed home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq ft of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer! By appointment only. $699,000 MLS 2136886
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Dukes pick up two big wins, then suffer letdown in Cobourg OJHL’s winningest team defeats Wellington by lopsided score JAson pArks
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It was a series of ups followed by a very big down for the Wellington Dukes this past weekend. The club scored a pair of dominating wins over the Newmarket Hurricanes Friday (4-0) and Oakville Blades Sunday (5-1) before being picked apart 9-2 in Cobourg versus the Cougars in a game where the hosts banged home six powerplay goals. Four of six possible points allows Wellington (25-10-5) to stay in touch with the leaders of East Division, but the lopsided loss to the Cougars hurts the locals as Coburg has games in hand on everyone in the loop and boasts the top winning percentage in the OJHL. The goal differential made the loss the worst in recent memory. Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the team has to move past it in order to keep pace in the division. “It has to come from
getting A Jump Wellington Duke Jacob Panetta tries to hold off Oakville Blade Kris Bennett during Wellington’s 5-1 Sunday evening at the Essroc Arena. Wellington outscored their opposition in their first two games this weekend 9-1 but dropped a contest to the Cobourg Cougars on Monday 9-2.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
within the dressing room and they don't need me to remind them what they did wrong, I think they understood that themselves,” Abrams said Tuesday. “It was a pretty quiet bus ride on the way home.” He added Wellington's netminding duo of Tyson Tiechmann and Taylor Welsh
were not to blame for the lopsided defeat. “I can only think of one goal that should have been stopped. It was a top-to-bottom good old fashioned thumping,” Abrams said. The game was over early for Wellington as they fell behind 6-0 in the first 25 minutes of the game.
Pirates compete hard in pair of wins Picton puts in effort to dismiss Amherstview and Campbellford
See DUKES, page 24
Seniors roll through season games and Trinity College tourney
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to make the score a little more respectable. On Sunday, Wellington had a tough time beating Oakville Blade netminder Mitch Manolescu and the goalie kept his club in the hockey through two period. Delaurentis popped his 21st of the season in the first to get Wellington ahead 1-0
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With just eight games left to play in the regular season and a first-place finish within sight, the Picton Pirates displayed a solid compete level in a pair of wins against two of the league's top teams. The Pirates took down the third-place (16-13-1-1) Amherstview Jets 4–0 on Thursday, before battling to a 5–3 finish against secondplace (16-12-1-2) Campbellford on Saturday night. Just one point separates fourth place from second place in the Empire and Port Hope (15-10-0-4) has a pair of games in hand on both the Rebels and the Jets. The Pirates are way out in front, with a 30-1-1-0 record and 61 points — 26 points ahead of Campbellford. Coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said things are starting to ramp up toward the post-season
Four of those six were power-play goals which was shocking as the Dukes had not given up a power-play marker since Dec. 8 against the Milton Ice Hawks, a span of seven games. After the score was 9-0, Wellington got a pair back in the late going as Josh Supryka and Parker Wood tallied
but a combination of posts and good saves kept the Blades in it as Wellington unloaded for 22 shots. In the second it was more of the same as the margin was a single tally and Manolescu was outstanding. Finally, the Dukes doubled the lead when Jacob Panetta sprung Mike Robinson for his first goal of the season at 9:36. But Panetta would be victimized about five minutes later when David Dischiavi hacked down the Wellington blue liner, went in alone on Teichmann and beat the Dukes goalie at 14:15. After Wellington survived an Oakville push to open the third period, the Dukes put it too bed in the latter half of the frame with three powerplay goals. Trevor Cope blasted home a powerplay goal at 9:36 to make it 3-1 and then made one of the nicest moves you will ever see just five minutes later, opening the Oakville defence like a can opener and slipping it past Manolescu to get it to 4-1. Steven Deeg batted home a loose puck out of mid air at 15:50 to make it a 5-1 final.
Blue line BAttle With a pair of Amherstview Jets bearing down, Picton Pirates forward Evan Greer tries to get the puck deep into the offensive zone. Greer scored twice in Thursday’s 4–0 win. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
and it was great to see the team clicking in games against strong opponents. Going into Thursday — the first home contest in a couple of weeks for Picton — Woodward said the club approached the game like any other. “Just like any other game we wanted to come to the rink ready to go,” he said. “… We wanted to have a quick start, establish our game plan, try to push
the pace, and do the job over 60 minutes.” The Pirates established a strong forecheck early in the first period of Thursday's clash with the Jets. Some early opportunities looked promising for both clubs, but the period ended in a scoreless tie. The Pirates held a 13–7 edge in shots.
See PIRATES, page 21
The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers are off to a hot start for 2014 with five straight wins including three at the Trinity College Invitational in Port Hope. The Panthers started the tournament with a 51-36 win over Cobourg West. Some 10 players found the basket as PECI spread the ball around. Taylor Reddick led all scorers with 12 points, while coach Rob Garden praised Blaine Swackhammer for stepping in and playing his best game of the year at point guard in place of Mark Mitchell who was nursing an ankle injury. In their second game, the Panthers had their biggest scare of the weekend as they captured a 5049 victory over the St. Peter Saints of Peterborough. Garden credited the AAA club for its speed and shooting ability, noting they never let the Panthers get too far ahead “We had the lead the entire game, but every time we would stretch it out and start to pull away, St. Peter
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would hit some big shots and claw their way back into the game.” The Panthers got stingier on defence themselves late in the game as Garden said they only allowed two three-point baskets. PECI missed some late free throws, but its defence did not break. The final game would see the Panthers face the Perth Blue Devils, the OFSAA AA hosts. PECI wanted to make a state-
ment and it did, winning by 20 points, 51-31. Garden said again defence was key. “We knew Perth shot the ball very well, so we wanted to chase them off the threepoint line as much as possible,” he said. “They managed to hit nine three-pointers, but only scored one field goal the entire game.” Meanwhile, the Panthers stayed patient on offence and spread out their attack.
See PANTHBRS, page 26
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Novice Kings tune up for playdowns at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tournament Jason Parks
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It's not too often when a local minor hockey team would be satisfied with losing in the semi finals of a hockey tournament, but the County Farm Centre Novice Kings can hold their heads high after hanging with the big boys this past weekend in the NobleKing (Nobleton-King City) Knights Challenge Cup 'A' division tournament. The locals made a fine showing, dropping a 2-1 decision to the London Bandits in the semi-finals on a tough power-play goal the Bandits scored in the final minute of the game. Kings bench boss Chris Rice the goal of the tournament was to keep the locals sharp prior to the marathon that is the OMHA play downs and playing in an 'A' division tournament was by design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an excellent tune up for us, we wanted to see some real good competition heading into our OMHA play downs and get the boys ready and I think we did that,â&#x20AC;? he said. The Kings got through the first round undefeated, posting two wins and a tie. In the opener, the Kings and Bandits were knotted at 2-2. Lochlan MacDonald and Gerritt Kempers each scored while Liam Rice added a pair of helpers. Dominic Guerrera and Josh Cunningham also had assists. In the second game, the Kings made it their City, outranking the host Knights 2-0. Austin Stock was sensational in the Kings cage and the club got scoring from Guerrera and Liam Philip while Nathan Steen and Ben Smith added assists. In the final game of the first round, the Kings tamed the Whitby Wildcats 4-3. Kieran Young and Riley Grimmon had a goal an assist games while Reese Kleinstueber and MacDonald also scored. Philip, Kempers, Rice and Guerrera also got in on the points parade. In the semi-finals, the Kings jolted the Bandits early when Rice blasted home the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first goal on the Kings first shot on net. Relentless pressure by the Bandits finally paid off in the second as they tied it 1-1. In the last minute of the third and the game seeming destined for overtime, the officials whistled a Kings player on a bizarre call, giving the Bandits a power play. London would take the gift and score the game win-
Glovely save Austin Stock of the County Farm Centre Novice Kings makes a glove save in Nobleton Saturday. ( Sports One Photography)
ner in short order. Rice was highly complimentary to Stock on his efforts in the tournament, especially in the last game. The second-place Kings will play a round robin home and home series to eliminate a team in their division before taking part in playoffs. This weekend the Kings are tentatively scheduled to take on the Ennismore Eagles in Picton on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. And then host the Stirling Blues in Picton on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. In other Kings news: â&#x2013; The Canadian Tire Bantam AE Kings have stormed out in front in their OMHA play downs against the Port Hope Phantoms, winning Games 12 this past weekend. On Sunday in Wellington, the Kings slipped past the Phantoms 3-2 in overtime. In the extra session, Alex Stasko was the hero, taking a
Braydon McQuaid feed and driving one home past the Port Hope tender with just two minutes left in the contest. Wyatt Gilbert and Brandon Ubdegrove also scored. In Port Hope on Monday, the Kings got a second period tally when Iain Cameron set up Isaiah Strome for the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only goal.
Ben Clarke won his second game of the series, posting the shutout. The Kings and Phantoms hook up for Game 3 on Saturday in Picton at 3 p.m. â&#x2013; The Scotiabank Peewee AE Kings can be called the cardiac kids after their Game 1 win over the Port Hope Phantoms In Wellington on Sunday afternoon. With the Kings down 1-0 under a minute to play and netminder Riley Rogers on the bench, Nolan Steen ripped home the game tying marker with just 14 seconds left to square the affair at 1-1. Jackson Fox assisted. Fox added to the heroics in the extra session when his shot off a scramble in front of the Phantoms nets found a home in the back of the cage and sent the locals off with a 2-1 win. The Kings were in Port Hope last night for Game 2 of the series and host the Phantoms for Game 3 on Saturday in Picton at 1:30 p.m.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
Picton brings in pair from Kirkland Lake
PIRATES, from page 18
The deadlock didn't last long in the second. Just 5:08 into the frame Taylor Brown finished off a play from Nolan Van Vlack to put Picton on top. Woodward said it was an important, momentumbuilding goal. “It was a big goal. Taylor Brown had one of his best weekends with us this weekend,” he said. “He had a lot of energy, he was skating, and physical. He played hard at both ends of the ice and he scored a big goal there and it really lifted up the squad and got us rolling.” Both sides had limited chances in the second, but Picton made the most of theirs. Jack Davison doubled the lead with a goal at 16:03 with Kenny Murduff and Chris Jones picking up assists. The Pirates finished with eight shots in the second period to Amherstview's five, but Picton held a two-goal advantage. The Jets' hole got deeper midway through the third when Evan Greer found the back of the net with both teams opening up offensively. Clint Aussprung and Devin McCann picked up helpers on the play. Greer would add a shorthanded empty-net goal with 30 seconds remaining to cap off the victory. Brian Bunnett and Brandon Peever registered the assists. The shots in the third were 15–11 for the Pirates and Picton goalie Adam Wood stood tall stopping all 23 shots he faced in the win. Saturday's contest was a penalty-filled affair and special teams were forced to rack up a lot of minutes both on the power play and penalty kill. Picton went 0-for-9 on the night while Campbellford scored three powerplay goals in 11 opportunities. While both teams pounded a path to the penalty box, Woodward said many of them were the result of a difficult, physical game in a small rink. “Both teams had to deal with penalty issues. Our guys did a good job of battling back in the game and putting themselves in a good position to get the two points,” he said. “Campbellford is a good hockey club, they're tenacious and they work hard. Our defence did a great job.” He said it was a good team effort despite the penalties. “You'd like to cut down on the penalties, obviously. Discipline is something we preach, but the guys competed, it had a playoff feel to the game,” said Woodward. After buzzing for most of the first period, the Pirates were finally able to capitalize when Nolan Van Vlack found the back of the net at 16:59. The elation was shortlived as the Rebels' Cole Hamilton tied things up
with a power-play goal with 11 seconds remaining in the first. Despite a 15–8 edge in shots, the Pirates went into the break tied 1–1. Things got worse before they got better. The Pirates started the second down a man with Corey Prince having been assessed a minor and a game misconduct for head contact at the end of the first. Just 47 seconds into the middle frame Andy Paul made it 2–1 with a powerplay marker. Even as the game became bogged down with penalties, and with Campbellford registering shot after shot, the Pirates managed a comeback. Griffin McCarty got things started with a goal at 3:01. Murduff assisted on the play. At 12:50 Steven Clarke fired a rocket shot past Rebels goalie Cole Mahoney to put Picton on top, but again Picton got into some penalty trouble. The Pirates were assessed four minor penalties and a game misconduct within a six-minute span and eventually the dam burst. Andrew Doxtator beat goaltender Wood at 16:25 to again tie the contest. However, with just 25 seconds remaining in the second, Greer completed a play from Bunnett and Peever to make it 4–3. The Pirates were outshot 17–9 in the period, but somehow managed to come out with the lead heading into the third. Woodward said the team just concentrated on what they could control. “One of biggest things is how hard we work. No matter what the score is we know it's a 60-minute game, so just stay calm and look forward,” he said. “We have a veteran group and they did just that on Saturday.” Murduff scored midway through the final frame to give Picton some insurance, but the Pirates held control of the game the rest of the way, out-shooting the Rebels 15–8 over the final 20 minutes. Woodward said the defenders haven't been getting enough credit for their work on the back end over the last little while, but made it clear that the group stood tall in the weekend's contests. “They were physical and kept guys away from our goaltender,” he said. With the post-season in sight the Pirates also announced addition of some solid help up front and on the blue line. The club re-signed defenceman Wil Healey as well as adding 6'2, 215pound winger Garret Nichol and physical 5'10 195-pound defenceman Matthew Whidden, both from Kirkland Lake Jr. A of the NOJHL. The Pirates play the Deseronto Storm tonight before heading to Amherstview on Sunday. Puck drop for both games is 7:30.
The Ag & Rural Update is an electronic bulletin that is produced weekly by staff at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, (OMAF), Brighton Resource Centre is distributed free to subscribers. Not all of the information used in this farm calendar is supplied by the electronic bulletin.
Jan 16 - Lennox and Addington Cattleman’s Annual Meeting at 7pm at Centreville Hall. Guest speakers from Beef Farmers of Ontario
Jan 16 - Beef Farmers of Ontario Annual Meeting, 5:30pm social, 6:30-9pm, White Hall, Tweed Fairgrounds, Tweed. Jan 29 - PEC Soil and Crop Meeting at Bloomfield United Church from 9:30am to 3pm. For more information contact lindsay@countyfarmcentre.com
Feb 13 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-4763842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
Feb 13 - Eastern Ontario Dairy Days - W B George Centre, Kemptville Campus, University of Guelph, Kemptville. This event provides an opportunity for area dairy producers to meet and be educated on the latest
technology, discuss pertinent marketing issues and interact and exchange ideas with other dairy professionals. For more information visit our new website www.eontdairydays.com
Mar 13 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-4763842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com Apr 10 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-4763842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
May 8 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-4763842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
GRAIN PRICES
FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, January 15, 2013
CORN - $160.00/t NEW CROP CORN - $169.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT - $201.50/t SOYBEANS - $508.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS - $418.75/t
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ARTICLES FOR SALE
42" LG HD LED TV, beautiful clear picture for only $410 cash, please call 613-771-0281. 5500KW HOMELITE generator 613-393-1931. 8N FORD Tractor with grader blade & tire chains $3800 firm. 613-476-7212. AUTOMOTIVE KEYS & remotes with programming. By appointment. Prince Edward Locksmith 613-476-3382.
County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario 613-393-9993 888-905-9993
FIREWOOD SALE: Log lenghts, single or double loads, call 613332-1199 or cell 613-334-9544. FRIGIDAIRE side-by-side refrigerator, S.S., ice and water on door, 5 years old, excellent condition. New $2,500 asking $800.; Gas stove, good condition, $100. 613-399-5771 MIXED FIREWOOD, dried 3 years $270/cord picked up 613476-2380. ORIGINAL 1952 Moffat range, 24", all the bells & whistles and chrome, excellent condition, used daily. Asking $750. 613-403-1509 SNOWBLOWER, 9.5hp, 27" two stage, electric start. $450. Phone 613-476-4930 USED TRACTOR tire chains, different sizes. 613-476-7212. USED WALK-BEHIND Snowblowers call 613-476-7212.
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CARS AND TRUCKS
1988 K5 BLAZER from North Carolina, 4x4, 350. Certified, e-test, plus parts Blazer. 613-371-1182 2001 CHEV Jimmy Blazer SUV 4x4, 4 doors, V6, leather seats, mint contion, new brakes $3495 obo 613-650-7830. CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, we buy scrap metal, free pickup or you bring in. Dan 613-929-7572. We also sell auto parts and tires. OFFICE FOR RENT. Located at 1 McFarland Drive, Picton (beside Picton Hospital). Two spacious offices for rent in professional business environment. Includes access to conerfence/meeting room, heat, hydro, A/C, internet and shared kitchenette, ample parking and signage space available $400/mo plus HST each. Two other offices in building are occupied currently by Mortgage Agents with Dominion Lending. Please call building owner Steve Marshall 613-654-7133 for more information and viewing.
Retail Space FOR LEASE:
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TWO OFFICES and reception area downtown Picton, no stairs, high visibility $590 includes heat 613-476-7980.
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ANTIQUES
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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 MUSIC
QUINTE PET MINDERS. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays 613-476-6265.
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PETS
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1 BEDRM apt. avail Feb.1, $910 monthly all inclusive, quiet, mature persons only, non-smk building, contact Brian 613-240-5332. 1 BEDROOM apartment, furnished, includes heat, hydro, cable tv, internet, vacation rental has everything, short term or long term rental. 613-476-7701. 2 BEDRM apt. avail Feb.1, $995 monthly+ hydro, large, clean, fully updated, mature quiet persons only, non-smk building, contact Brian 613-240-5332. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1195 plus utilities (gas heat). Seniors Discount. Raspberry Fields 100 Upper Lake St., 2 BEDROOM side by side duplex, lawn maintenance and snow removal, includes econmical utilities $675mo. 613-885-1307 (cell) 2 BEDROOM newly renovated, fridge/stove and water included, available now, first/last required, $775 monthly 613-645-2157. 3 BEDROOM house in Bloomfield, fully furnished, monthly rental until end of May, $1200 inclusive 613827-2483. 4 BEDROOM duplex apartment in town, nice yard, fridge/stove/water included, pay own heat/hydro $800mo, available Feb. 1 613-4761061 or 613-847-6750 leave message.
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FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
Ideal for seniors (only 1 step), available Feb. 1st, adults only. Fridge/stove, dishwasher, hot water, sewer and water all inclusive. Heat gas or electric not included. Heavy duty washer/dryer hookup. $750 monthly, first/last & references.
613-476-5994
ALL INCLUSIVE 1 bedroom apartment great location, Picton Main Street contact jeffinpec@gmail.com BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom apartment in an Adult orientated building, unit is on the 2nd floor, over looking the harbour and Located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and parking for 2 cars. This is a must see! Unit rents for $850 plus H&H, available January 1st 2014, for more information 613-771-3203. COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Picton fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer, first/last/references required. Call 613-476-8052. FULLY FURNISHED apartment. Includes utilities, satellite and wireless network and a small back deck. No pets. No smoking. Contact Kim, 613-888-8981
FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT Main St Apartments: 2 bedroom, avail March 1, $600 plus util.
Macaulay Village: NEW CONSTRUCTION! 2 bed. bungalows, avail spring, $1300 plus util. Belleville: 2 bedroom condo for rent $1600 plus util. Apply at our Office:
141 Main St, Picton
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FURNISHED 1 bedroom apartment in our home in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County. Satellite and utilities included except telephone. $725 monthly. 613-969-8196 LAKEFRONT, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Wellington, yearly rental, $1300/month plus hydro, nonsmoker, no pets. lakehouse.pec@gmail.com LARGE 2 bed. apt. Open concept kitchen +large master bedroom. Heat (gas) water, parking included, hydro extra. 1-877-588-2174 or picton@ureach.com LARGE PRIVATE one bedroom loft apartment COMPLETELY FURNISHED. On Main Street above the Picton Denture Clinic. All inclusive (hydro separate) private side entrance with outside patio. Across from Metro and close to all shops in town. Non-smoker, no pets. 1st-last with current references. Long or short term available immediately. Call Janice 613-476-7070 (office number)
NEED SPACE? From Boxes to Boats Low Cost Storage in Wellington Indoor/outdoor storage for boats and RV’s of all shapes and sizes. Monthly & Seasonal Rates
613.399.3393
FOR RENT
SENIORS PLEASE 105 Bridge St
Bachelor Apartment available! $675 mo. plus hydro, first/last Quiet area on the Bay Appliances, laundry Super on site
613-970-0225
MAPLE E TH Retirement S Home
has available 2 Main Floor Rooms. • One very bright, large room • One bright room w sunroom All inclusive, including parking.
Call Jean 613-476-6318
WINTER SPECIAL!
4 bedroom townhome available now. Bright, clean, hardwood floors, large yard.
50% off first month’s rent.
Sentinel Property Management 613-966-9079
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE House for Sale
4 bedrooms + in-law suite (income source?) 1.5 acres near Picton Enjoy your own pool, sauna and gardens. $330,000. (Can assist with down payment)
613-476-5116
TEXAS USA BEST BUY. Own a prime 20 acre sunny texas ranch now only $395 per acre, $99 per month, free brochure availalbe, call 800-875-6568.
WANTED
MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob 613-967-2118.
WANTED TO BUY WILL Buy Scrap
Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting, garage & basement cleaning
CALL CHAPPY’S
613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
A DINNER Party. Party Platters, hor d'oeuvres. Call Sheila Brushey Catering. 613-393-5021. A WINTER day is the time 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. ABSOLUTE LAWN and Home Maintenance. Snow removal, home repairs and renovations. Call 613-920-0681 HOUSEKEEPING. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357. SNOWBLOWING & SHOVELLING available, County Gardener, local cell 613-885-1307.
www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 4:00pm
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES
Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc. Appliances
FREE Pickup
613-476-1621
HELP WANTED
SEASONAL ASPARAGUS production workers needed for May & June 2014. Work daily, hours dictated by weather conditions, must be physically fit, must have transportation, wages $10.25/hr, season approximately 400hrs. Please email resume to lindabeatty1@aol.com interviews will be arranged. TAXI DRIVERS needed for night shift, must have valid drivers license, be clean, neat and reliable. Call Wayne 613-476-5863.
BUSINESS SERVICES
RODGER ANDERSON
EXCAVATING
CARDS OF THANKS
I would like to thank Dr. Colby, VON & PSW workers for the care they gave Robert the last 4 years.Thanks to all our friends & neigbours for their help cards and food they will never be forgotten. Thanks to Hicks for the care and arrangements made. Thanks Patsy. The Crain Family. We wish to say a BIG THANK YOU to our family Barry & Maggie Matthie when John suffered a heart attack and a week later had a second attack. Thanks to the wonderful nurses that were so kind and the many doctors that were so efficient (there were so many as it was over Christmas). All of us should be proud of our beautiful hospital that is so clean. A great place to be when you are ill. Don't let the government take away our great hospital as it is so needed. John says thank you so much for the Get Well cards, gifts & the many phone calls. Thank you for the kindnesses from relatives from relatives & friends. Love you all. John & Betty.
BIRTH
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Introducing
AUBREY CATHERINE WALKER
Born on September 30, 2013 weighing 8 lbs 13 oz, 20” long. Proud parents are Jamie Prettie and Mike Walker. Proud grandparents are Cathy and Joel Walker, Karen Gadd, and Marty Prettie. Proud great-grandparents are Majorie and Lee Mitchell and Joyce Knight.
MEMORIAM
Ted Dainard Welding Farm & General Repair Restoration
Miller Rd and County Rd 10 Cell 613-920-0843 Home 613-476-3140
CARD OF THANKS
I want to take this opportunity to thank the patients who came to my surprise retirement party on December 16, 2013. To all that gave cards (with such touching words) calls, flowers and gifts, to all who called in at the office to wish me well. I want to thank Dr. French and Dr. Scrivens for all the good years and for the gift of the beautiful watch. I would like to thank Joan & John for opening their home for a dinner in my honour. I wish to thank Eleanor, Becky & Jenny for all their work to try and keep it a secret and for all the food. Lastly I will never forget the great people and all the family generations that I have met through my 48 years at my career in nursing. Thank you, Carol Wager.
Nathan Andrew Atherton
In loving memory of a dear son, brother and uncle who passed away one year ago January 18th, 2013. To my Brother May he find the peace he searched for As he wandered, lost, in the night.
May his tortured mind be clear and calm And his tender heart be warm. May he have no need for strength now, May there never be another storm. May the music of the angels Be the sweet sound that you hear, As he’s rocked in Heaven’s cradle May he never shed another tear.
May you wear his memory proudly, Our sweet brother... son, true friend May your love for him reach Heaven above Until we meet again.
Always remembered by Mom, Dad, Samantha, Donavan and Dustin, Tyler and family.
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MEMORIAMS
EMLAW- JEAN. January 12, 1999. Though her smile is gone forever Adn her hand we cannot touch We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake With which we'll never part. God has her in his keeping. We have her in our hearts. Never forgotten Love Janet, Eva and families.
MEMORIAM
LEWIS- Wendy. Dec. 8, 1953-Jan. 15, 2007. They say that time heals all wounds, I would disagree. Time only dulls the pain, it doesn't take it away. The memories are still as strong and still make me smile. There will always be a place in my heart that belongs only to you. Love Garry.
DEATH
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.
KIMMERLEY-In memory of Ken, who passed away January 19, 2010. His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word 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. Love Lily, Gord, Shawn and grandchildren. KIMMERLEY- In memory of Ken, who passed away January 19, 2010. Those whom we love go out of sight but never out of mind. They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind. Loving and kind in all his ways Upright and just to the end of his days. Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories he left behind. Always remembered and love by Dad. LEWIS- In memory of David, a dear father and grandfather, who passed away January 18, 2005. Nothing could be more beautiful Then the memories we have of you To us they are very precious Because they are of you We miss you. Joanne, Jim, Jamie, Evan, Amie, Emilie, Ellen, Angela & Martin.
DEATH
DEIR, Francis “Frank” Edward
Peacefully at Hospice Prince Edward, on Monday January 13th, 2014. Frank Deir of Ackerman Street, Picton. Former “Weed Man”, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Ila. Dear father of Martina Deir (Sean). Dear step-father of Janice Livings (Martin), Perry Provost and Paula Provost-Kelly (Reg). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Daniel and Alexander Bedard, Keira Lacelle, Tyler Luymes, Katherine and Rayna Kelly. Dear brother of Lorraine Johnsen, Leona Love (Michael) and the late Douglas. Frank will be remembered by his family at a later date. Donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated in memory of Frank. (Cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to, The Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home
Margaret Szucs
September 28, 1927 – January 4, 2014 Peacefully at West Lake Terrace Nursing Home on Saturday January 4th, 2014. Margaret Szucs, formerly of Picton and Kingston, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Frank Szucs and Herbert Redmond. Loved by her stepchildren of Diana Cambridge, Pamela Poor and Sandra Szucs, all of London and by her grandchildren Kristi, Erica, Tanner and Ryan. Dear sister of the late John and James Jones of Scotland. Dear friend of Bun and Floyd Cole. A memorial service will be held at Gilead Fellowship, Picton on Saturday January 18th at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Snider officiating. Cremation has already taken place. If desired, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation or to Gilead Fellowship would be appreciated (cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014
DEATH
JONES, John William “Jack”
At the Halllowell House Nursing Home on Friday January 10, 2014, Jack Jones, at the age of 88. Jack was a Master Warrant Officer II (ret) CFM with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment and the original 'Grandpa' and co-founding member of Grandpa's Goodtime Band. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Millan). Loved father of Nancy and her husband Tom Finora of West Lake and grandfather of Kevin (Matt) and Christopher (Di), all of Toronto. Brother of the late Harry and Agnes, Jack will be especially missed by Murray. Mr. Jones rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613-476-5571 Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday January 13 at 11 am. The Reverend Lynne Donovan officiated. Spring Interment in Cherry Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations to Reaching for Rainbows (c/o St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church) or the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). The family received friends on Monday morning from 10 am. until Service time.
DEATH
SIMMONS, Margaret “Jean” nee: McCaw
Peacefully at Hallowell House on Tuesday January 7th, 2014. Jean Simmons of Picton, formerly of Niagara Falls, at the age of 91. Daughter of the late Clayton and Leila (Johnson) McCaw. Beloved wife of the late Arthur “Art” Simmons. Loving sister-in-law of Shirley McCaw of Milford, Orman and Evelyn Tripp of Belleville and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Mary Lou, twin brother John McCaw and brother Jim McCaw, brotherin-law Keith (Gladys) Simmons, nephew Donald McCaw, niece Debbie (McCaw) Dulmage. Mrs. Simmons rested at The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday January 13th, 2014 at 2 p.m Reverend Peter Spragg officiated. Entombment Glenwood Cemetery with spring interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward Alzheimer Society would be appreciated in memory of Jean. (Cheques only please). Friends were invited to visit with the family on Monday from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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Legislative committee studying options for developmental services sector
CARE, from page 1
Some homes are being asked to take on more residents without increases in staffing or resources and that includes higher incidents of temporary respite, where family caregivers need a break. Often, those clients can come into the homes in crisis situations as well. "It's heartbreaking," he said. "it's quite a challenge for staff, they put so much into their work and when they see the individuals can't receive the care that they need so badly, it's really hard on the staff and part of the representation in the turnover (of) front line workers." To add perspective, Verner-Prokop discussed budgeting for meals at one of the homes and challenged Smith to liken it to feeding his own family. "It's like you're sitting at home and you've got four individuals to feed, but you have three steaks? How do you do it?" Kim Gagne, a community support worker with Community Living Prince Edward who has been in the field for 36 years after starting at the Prince Edward Heights complex agreed, stating that it appears budgets are being stretched to the max. "I see such a decline. We're feeding people on $2.80 per day for meals, we have houses in disrepair, and one staff member per house. It's ludicrous." Another example of how
the system is failing some of Ontario's most vulnerable residents was described by OPSEU vice-president Chris Cormier. He noted with less funding being made available for full-time staff, many development services workers are working several jobs to make ends meet and some more experienced hands are leaving the field in frustration. Cormier said a recent review of Ontario's past institutions for developmentally delayed individuals discussed cases of abuse and one of the lessons from it was the lack of proper training for staff. "With turnovers in staff, that's not going to help," he said. "The bottom line is funding and commitment. There should be some kind of quality staff training module." The workers discussed some of the alternatives to residential homes available. Some individuals are able to live on their own, but VerneProkop says they still require a lot of staffing. Others have been integrated into family homes with some success, similar to foster care situations. While good caregivers do exist, Cormier said many aren't a substitute for trained professionals working in the field. The same applies to individuals in long-term care, mental hospitals, or corrections. "They're going into a nursing home, which is totally inappropriate, or they're going into prison because they don't have a
‘The situation isn’t getting any better and as a matter of fact, as you say, it’s getting worse.’
TODD SMITH LOCAL MPP way to deal with their anger," said Verne-Prokop. "In a proper residential setting with a proper, qualified staff, they could live a higher qualiy of life but they're displaced." Cormier added the costs for long-term care and corrections are both higher ticket items. The front-line staff representatives also said they feel there doesn't seem to be any direct accountability to government for the way organizations spend their allocated money. Cormier said across the province, he has seen a lot of bloated management structures. "Management staff make nearly twice as much as a front-line worker and they have hardly any responsibility," he said. "In some cases, it's almost like an empirebuilding issue and not quality of care. Quality of care has been squeezed to the bone." He asked Smith about a special committee struck primarily by the Progressive Conservative and NDP parties at Queen's Park that is going to look at the developmental services model.
Smith said it took a lot of fighting in the legislature to allow the committee to be formed. He added from his experience, it appears the problem is similar to that in health-care with regional Developmental Services Ontario offices mirroring the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) with a number of well-funded bureaucrats making decisions at that level. "We often hammer away at the LHINs being a bloated level of bureaucracy taking away from the front lines of health care. When I'm speaking on this issue, the DSOs are the same," he said. "The (Liberals) will talk about the hundreds of millions of dollars going they're putting into development services, but none of it is reaching the front lines. It's not going to the people providing services." As a result, Smith said he's had a number of families at the door to his office sharing their heart-wrenching stories. One woman, he said, told his staff she'd have to leave her 20-something child at his office because she couldn't get funding for his care and she couldn't leave her work. He said in many of those cases, his office has worked with the Progressive Conservative deputy-leader Charlene Elliott — the mother of an autistic son herself — to make sure their voices are heard before the committee. He said he's also encouraged professionals to do the same. When prompted about what his party plans to do, Smith said they're waiting to hear from the committee. "That select committee was formed to hear different ideas from people — from the sector especially — and it isn't going to be a committee that takes two years to come back to report," he
said. "Probably our party is waiting to hear the committee findings and see the report they come out with." The committee is set to report its findings by May 15. Smith surmised that group would probably be looking at the big picture of whether Ontario moved in the right direction when it closed down facilities like Prince Edward Heights to integrate individuals more fully in the community. He asked Gagne what she thought of her time working at the Heights compared to the current environment. She said the facility provided a wonderful environment as there were never questions about whether people were well fed, whether they had health or dental care, and that there were enough staff present to take care of them. That said, she told Smith she understood the value of moving the individuals into their own homes, but only if it was done right. Gagne said she had a pet peeve that people were placed in homes, rather than deciding where they would go to live. She also said she had concerns with the way the transition rolled out from the institution to the integrated homes. "It was supposed to be so wonderful we could integrate into our community but we had no resources then to do that," she said, adding a lot of the funding at the time was one-time or limited money that wasn't replaced. She said the crunch has put a real strain on quality of living. "Now we fight for vehicles constantly to even get a person to the show or out to dinner. It's the simple things like that or to a doctor's appointment. When someone wants to go swimming, a staff is booked in. But sometimes we can't staff that. What if we told you
that the thing you'd like to do most this week, you can't go because we don't have the staff. What is that?" When prompted by Smith whether institutional care might be a model, the OPSEU representatives stressed the problem was more in the way care changed from one extreme to another. Cormier stressed that a properly funded environment familiar with the needs of the client would be the best scenario for both care levels and financial economies. Smith also asked if the staffing crunch was being impacted by workers moving to health-care and personal services fields due to demand. Verne-Prokop said he didn't think that was the concern as many of his callback colleagues work for three or four agencies, sometimes in one day, to make it. "They love it, but they can't make a career out of it," he said. Gagne added "They're frustrated by it." The representatives told Smith that 50 OPSEU developmental services locals were to issue notices to bargain yesterday as their contracts are set to expire at the end of March. That's more than 10,000 employees and Cormier said they're prepared to ask serious questions about province-wide plans to fix the crisis before coming to agreements on new contracts. Smith, whose wife spent time as a support worker, said he'll monitor the committee discussions closely. "The situation isn't getting any better and as a matter of fact, as you say, it's getting worse," he said. "I understand what the problem is. We've had many people tell us their stories. It's gut wrenching(…) I hope we can find a solution where we can provide funding where it is necessary."
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very well and only had one goal to show for it, which was a little concerning but I thought our depth and size took over later in the game,” he said. In addition to two goals, Cope added a pair of helpers in the win and seems to be regaining the form he had prior to going down to injury in November. “He's a game breaker and he can play it anyway,” Abrams said of Cope. “He is still working on his conditioning and we are hoping by mid-February he will be right back to where he was prior to his injury.” On Friday, the Dukes got outstanding netminding from Tiechmann in the first period as he made was tested 14 times and turned back every Newmarket Hurricane volley he saw. Delaurentis and Deeg both scored first period goals to stake the locals to a 2-0 lead and the club shutdown the Canes at every turn the rest of the way. Deeg added another in the second minute of the third build on the lead and Luc Brown capped it when he shot Mike Soucier's flip clearing attempt into the vacated Hurricane cage with under a minute to go. Teichmann made 32 stops overall to pick up his first OJHL shutout.
The game marked the debut of former OHLer Alex Carnevale. The winger picked up a helper on Delaurentis' goal in the first and Abrams thinks the former Belleville Bull and Sarnia Sting skater will help the club up front. “He's got a ton of junior hockey experience and he's only 18, so he's a bit like Abbott Girduckis in that regard in that they both have a couple of years remaining and are playing important roles now,” Abrams said. “We hope he is going to enjoy it here, he's a good strong skater and he's just getting acclimatized to his surroundings. We think he will be a good fit for us.” The Dukes host Trenton on Friday and will honour former Wellington Blue liner Bryan Helmer before the game by retiring his jersey number. On Sunday, the club is in North York to play the Rangers. Round the Roc: The last player to wear sweater number 44 for the Wellington Dukes regularly was none other than Mark Runions in 2002-03 and for the start of 03-04 beforethe forward made the move to #24. Since then, the number has been out of circulation and not worn by a Duke in regular season play.
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First-time donor’s tax credit encourages people to engage in charitable giving
The new first-time donor’s super credit gives you an extra 25-per-cent nonrefundable federal tax credit when you claim your charitable donation tax credit. This means that you can get a 40-per-cent credit for up to $200 in cash donations and a 54-per-cent credit for the part of the cash donations that is over $200 but not more than $1,000. This is in addition to the provincial credit. An individual qualifies as a first-time donor if neither the individual nor the individual's spouse or common-law partner has claimed the charitable donation tax credit since 2007. The credit will apply only to cash donations made after March 20, 2013 up to a maximum of $1,000 in donations. As a temporary credit, you can only claim it once from the 2013 to 2017 taxation years. Only donations made to registered charities and qualified donees are eligible. Prince Edward Community Care is a registered charity and we’d be only too happy to accept your donation so that we can continue our important work of helping seniors to live at home. The government funds only 64 per cent of our budget and the rest comes from client fees (which are waived if necessary), fundraising (our thrift Shop and boutique) and donations from caring people in this community. To find out what your estimated credit will be, use the charitable donation tax credit calculator on the CRA web site. For more information on the firsttime donor's super credit, go to www.cra.gc.ca/fdsc
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Seniors are invited to attend Community Care’s, Seniors Luncheon Social at the Wellington Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon for great food and company of new and old friends. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, coleslaw, roast loin of pork with apple sauce, mashed potatoes, baby carrots and strawberry cake, all topped
off with coffee and tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery. If you can’t come to the hall for this meal it can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live near Wellington. If you wish to have a take-out meal please advise when you register. The price is the same for take out and eat in.
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Nine different shooters found the range for the winning side, but its veteran sharpshooters led the way. Reddick put up 19 points and Morgan Johnson put up 12 points. Garden said the championship game made 20 wins on the season for the Panthers, compared to six losses at that point. Leading up to the tournament, the Panthers handed Centre Hastings a 61-13 setback, dominating throughout the contest. Some 11 Panthers found the hoop. Pat McPherson had a 12-point breakout game and Kyle Gould added eight to help his team beat the Centurions. Coming out of the tournament, the Panthers kept rolling as they defeated the St. Theresa Titans 43-15. PECI simply had more depth than their rivals. The
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For the first time in the club's history, the Wellington Dukes will be retiring the uniform number of a former player. The Dukes plan to honour Bryan Helmer this Friday evening when the club plays host to the Trenton Golden Hawks at Essroc Arena at 7:30 p.m. A pregame ceremony will feature the unveiling of a banner with Helmer's No. 44 adorned on it. Helmer starred for the Dukes for four seasons in the early 1990s before going to play over 1,100 professional hockey games in the American, International and National Hockey Leagues in a 21-season career. Helmer finally hung up his skates at the end of the 20122013 season but not before becoming the AHL's all-time leading scorer for defenseman, a mark he currently holds with 562 points in 1093 AHL games. The Sault Ste. Marie native and two-time Calder Cup champion is now a coach with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League and will be joined by a number of Wellington Duke teammates and alumni at Friday's festivities. Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said plans to honour Helmer have been in the works for some time, however, his professional hockey career has made an event difficult to coordinate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We haven't honoured a Duke in this way before, but we are very happy to honour
Bryan and toast his professional hockey career,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said. The current bench boss said he deeply admires Helmer's route to the NHL which was unconventional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a season with Wellington, he moved up to the Belleville Bulls and he didn't stick with the team. Most players would be down and out and think this was the end of the road but he had the right attitude,â&#x20AC;? Abrams said. Helmer lost his NCAA eligibility thanks to his six game OHL career but a call on his behalf by a former Wellington Duke general manager, the late Garry Lavender, to the New Jersey Devils hockey club after four standout seasons in Tier II hockey got the puck moving and hard nosed defender a tryout with the club's AHL team in Albany, New York. If he were alive today, you might (and the emphasis is on the word 'might') be able to get the late patriarch of Junior A hockey to admit that Helmer, the first player ever billeted by the organization, was his favourite. Abrams agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There's no question that Garry and Diane Lavender had a huge impact on Bryan's life. There was a life long bond established between the Lavenders and Bryan during his time here and certainly Tod Lavender has been instrumental in setting this all up for us. In order for players to have success on the ice, they need to feel comfortable off the ice and Garry and Diane Lavender did that for Bryan. It's a wonderful story,â&#x20AC;? Abrams added.
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Findings suggest instances of livestock predation, but coyotes also fed off dead animals
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Wheeldon's thesis asks the question how the county's coyote population is able to exist and maintain in spite of being harvested, shot and trapped intensely across the distribution area. Wheeldon worked in cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, sharing general information that will allow the province to manage the population better. Overall in the past three years from May to October, Wheeldon trapped and radio collared 147 coyotes — mostly around the Consecon area, but also near Picton and in the south end of the municipality. The animals were fitted with either a VHF radio collar or a GPS collar. In addition to examining live animals and their waste, Wheeldon was also able to examine upwards of 300 coyote carcasses (in some cases, the deceased animal was one that Wheeldon had collared prior) to take measurements such as height and weight was well as stomach contents, allowing a very good scope into what county coyotes are eating. “Not surprisingly, coyotes are eating pretty much anything they can find and there's certainly no shortage of food available in the county,” Wheeldon said. “Important items in their diet were small rodent species like voles and field mice, but we did see quite a bit of rabbit in there plus a lot of small carnivores like beavers, muskrats porcupines and skunks but those last ones are in low frequency.” Local deer hunters will be interested to note the animals tested by Wheeldon showed that deer was in the coyotes’ diet but wasn't prevalent throughout the year. Wheeldon surmised through examination that coyotes were targeting fawns in the winter and during that period, deer were as important in an average coyotes diet as rabbits are during the rest of the year. “Apples and some other vegetables were prevalent, with the focus on apples. Some domestic pets like cats and dogs were found, but they weren't prevalent,” Wheeldon said. What was prevalent was livestock, which Wheeldon put on par with rabbits when it came to frequency. “Cows, goats, sheep, chicken, pigs but it's hard to take apart whether it was a predation event or it was feeding off dead stock. Some times you would get hide and hair and that would indicate it was a live kill but other times it was just meat. There is live killing going on but they are also feeding on dead stock,” He added. When provided an avenue, Wheeldon tested the animals genetically and results show the local population is virtually coyote as opposed to a mixture of coyote, grey wolves and eastern wolves. “The animals here are primarily coyote. We did see some mixture with interbreeding, but this is something that has happened historically and not happening in the present time. Down here, even though some of the Coyotes have a genetic signature that is part wolf, it's their heritage and not part of an ongoing thing,” he explained. In addition to genetic tests, Wheeldon weighed
and measured the animals and the averages strongly indicate there are no animals like the large eastern or grey wolves you might see in Northern Ontario that can weigh upwards of 100 pounds. “The average male weighed 39 pounds and heaviest male was 52 pounds but it did have six pounds of chicken in its stomach,” Wheeldon said. “It is very easy to overestimate their size and I'm guilty of this. When you walk up on them in a trap, you think they are bigger but they are pretty wiry under that fur.” In order to break down the potential cause of mortality of Prince Edward County coyotes, Wheeldon took a look 82 deaths of animals wearing collars. While vehicle collisions (13 per cent) and trapping (13 per cent) were high factors in the cause of death of coyotes, over half the deaths (55 per cent) came from shooting or hunting.
“There is very little cause of natural mortality of coyotes in Prince Edward County. Over 85 per cent of the mortality is due to human action. Basically this says to me there are a lot of resources for coyotes to exploit because you don't get a lot of natural mortality. There isn't a lot of starvation and, in general, the population is in good condition. In monthly breakdown, Wheeldon said the coyotes were most likely to die between December and March when hounds men were out hunting, and, using the numbers of animals trapped and released over the number of carcases collected, coyotes only have a 40 per cent chance of making it through the year according to the cumulative survival algorithms developed by the Trent student. “By the end of the year, coyotes in the county only have about a 40-per-cent chance of being alive. That's pretty low for a
preying species so the fact we still have a good population of them on the landscape means there is some sort of compensation mechanism happening whether through increased reproduction or other instances where animals are coming in from other areas,” said Wheeldon. So how does the population stay healthy if there is an annual kill off of 60 per cent? Wheeldon said of the animals collected/harvested, over 60 per cent were yearlings or pups. At the other end of the spectrum, a small number of 10 year old plus animals were felled. Very little of the prime reproducers (age 2-7) are dieing and that, combined with great food sources, are keeping the population healthy. “The older animals are still there and still breeding,” Wheeldon said, adding an average litter size is usually six pups. In providing the break-
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down on tracking the animals and getting their locations and habits, Wheeldon displayed a map that showed over 240,000 small red dots which blanketed Prince Edward County and went as far west as Cobourg and as far east as Napanee. One animal even ranged as far as Bobcaygeon where it was shot by a hunter after being trapped and collared in Picton just a month or two prior. Wheeldon explained there are two distinct type of coyote, territorial and transient. In one animated graphic that showed the the travels of one selected transient coyote in a 30 day span, the animal touched ground in every ward in Prince Edward County before being shot by
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