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Following loss, county man does his part Pilgrim donates hair for wigs in memory of wife, daughter lost to cancer AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

CONNECTING trillium foundation assists with elevator project PAge 3

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Picton Dental Centre does $28,000 worth of free work PAge 9

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Pirates win three to build momentum heading toward playoffs PAge 13

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Looking back.......6 Weather.............6 Editorials.............7 Letters....................8 Sports....................13 Classifieds...........15 Puzzles...............HF CaNaDa’S OLDeSt COMMUNitY NewSPaPer

Each Friday afternoon, Eric Pilgrim finds himself walking through the doors of Mark's Barber Shop. Normally, he comes into the Main Street business with his guitar in hand, ready to end the week by sitting down to jam with some friends. Last week, however, the visit was something more. Pilgrim sat in the barber's chair and let down his white locks, which extended two hand lengths past his shoulder, instructing barber Mark Redmond that he was ready for his first cut in nearly three years. As other musicians connected their amplifiers and did sound checks, Pilgrim donned a cape and spoke about his decision to have a trim as Redmond bunched three pony tails he would cut off. "I lost my wife and daughter to cancer. I miss them every day" he said. "Donating hair is one of the things I can do to support the cancer society." He said without being a research scientist, there are few things people can do to make a tangible impact. He said some may volunteer to canvass or drive people to appointments, some may take part in Relay For Life or other events, but if many people do something they can make a difference. "This is something. For example, Mark's contribution is the hair cut. The Gazette's contribution is making people aware that you can do this," he said. Pilgrim said when his daughter Jodi, who died four years ago, was sick, she needed to have a wig made. It was then that he found out he could give his hair and it would either be made into a wig for a patient or it could be sold to raise money to help make wigs. That was all the inspiration he needed. Friday was the second time that Pilgrim had his hair cut. Following some time for Redmond to put some cosmetic touches on his new do — one he joked made him look much younger — Pilgrim stuffed the ponytails into a manilla envelope bound for Missis-

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Simpson to build on station’s positive start

County FM finds new GM in its own studio AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

the AftermAth Eric Pilgrim (seated) prepares for his weekly jam session at Mark’s Barber Shop after donating his hair for cancer wigs. Behind him, from left, are barber Mark Redmond, Rob Johnson, and Fred Hall. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

sauga and the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. To follow in Pilgrim's footsteps and make donations, the Pantene Beautiful Lengths web site suggests that donors must grow their hair to be able to have a minimum of eight inches cut off. The hair must not be dyed, bleached, or chemically treated and must contain no more than five-percent grey colour to be used for a wig. Instructions are available online at www.pantene.com/en_CA -PanteneBeautifulLengths. Following the cut, Pilgrim and Redmond joined the other musicians and continued with their Friday routine, knowing they had done their part.

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mAkINg the cut Eric Pilgrim lost his wife Karen and daughter Jodi to cancer. Here, he has barber Mark Redmond cut three ponytails off his head because it’s something he can do to fight the disease. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) E S TAT E

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After putting out the call for applications, 99.3 County FM decided it had the person it wanted as its first fulltime leader in house right from the beginning. The volunteer-driven radio station announced last week that Deb Simpson will be stepping into the general manager's role to continue the work started by industry veteran Jim J.J. Johnston, who agreed to fill that role on an interim basis until the station was successfully on the air. Simpson said she never dreamed she would be a radio station manager. Her formal education is a master's degree in industrial microbiology and she has earned her brewmaster certification. She spent 22 years with Molson, taking on various roles in the brewery's operations, before turning her interest in computers into a second career selling and supporting software products. In the station's infancy, however, Simpson's husband Treat Hull had encouraged her to become involved and help with the logistics and administration of the station. She was on a hiatus from work to take care of her ailing parents at the time and found she was quite interested in the station. "I didn't think it would take up as much time as it did over the past year," she said. "It's been a riot. It's a tremendously high-charged atmosphere and we were all dancing as fast as we could to get the station on the air. I didn't want to let it go."

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Trade publication names LeHeup top newsmaker Ontario Restaurant News recognizes county resident for her work to promote local food

Culinary Tourism Summit in November and put her name forward to be considered. After years of promoting the “Rebecca is a champion of best culinary experiences local food and a connector of Prince Edward County and people,” said Smith. “By Ontario have to offer, shining a spotlight on operaRebecca LeHeup was the tors and producers, she has story herself this week. benefitted the culinary indusThe executive director of try in Ontario and demonthe Ontario Culinary Tourism strated the province’s unique Association (OCTA) who still tourism opportunities.” spends her weekends here in LeHeup said she built on the county was recognized as the skills she learned while the Ontario Restaurant News leading Taste The County newsmaker of the year this from 1999 to 2008 and week. She will formally applied them to OCTA over receive the award at a food past seven years. trumpeting tAste Rebecca LeHeup was recog- service industry dinner in theBasically, she said she and nized by the Ontario Restaurant News as its newsmaker of Toronto Feb. 12. a staff of nine people spend Kristen Smith, the publica- their time sharing the great the year for her fervent promotion of the province’s culinary tion’s associate editor saw stories of Ontario producers experiences. (Joanna Dickens/For The Gazette) LeHeup speak at the Ontario and restaurants for an audience here in the province, 6 Talbot Street, Suite 4 across Canada and the world. 6 Talbot Street, Suite 4 6 Talbot Street, Suite 4 “Obviously, it’s a career I Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 am very passionate about T: 613.476.2733 T: 613.476.2733 T: 613.476.2733 and I’m really proud of the F: 613.476.6064 work the team at OCTA is F: 613.476.6064 F: 613.476.6064 www.mayeskimathers.com doing,” LeHeup said. “I’m www.mayeskimathers.com www.mayeskimathers.com excited about what we can do for the future of Ontario tourism.” One program she is particularly excited with is Feast ON, a certification program that recognizes culinary destinations that offer at least 25 is pleased to announce that is pleased to announce that per cent of their food and is pleased to announce that beverage procured from Philip Bender, Partner, and Philip Bender, Partner, and Ontario producers, active Philip Bender, Partner, and partnership in complementaLindsay Dunn, Paralegal, Lindsay Dunn, Paralegal, ry programs, and involveLindsay Dunn, Paralegal, ment and support in commuhave joined the firm. have joined the firm. have joined the firm. nity based activities. Those designated are then promotPhilip provides a range of legal services including Construction, Contracts, Employment & Philip provides a range of legal services including Construction, Contracts, Employment & provides a range of legal services including Construction, Contracts, Employment & ed online. Consumers can set Corporate Law. Philip can be contacted at philip@mayeskimathers.com. Corporate Law. Philip can be contacted at philip@mayeskimathers.com. up their own taste trail on the Corporate Law. Philip can be contacted at philip@mayeskimathers.com. site and rate their experiLindsay offers legal services at affordable paralegal rates, including representation in Lindsay offers legal services at affordable paralegal rates, including representation in dsay offers legal services at affordable paralegal rates, including representation in which can help the Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court & Administrative Tribunals. Lindsay can be ences, Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court & Administrative Tribunals. Lindsay can be restaurateurs offer better l Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court & Administrative Tribunals. Lindsay can be reached at lindsay@mayeskimathers.com. service. In one year, 110 busireached at lindsay@mayeskimathers.com. AdAm BrAmBurger

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nesses qualified. LeHeup told the Canadian Restaurant News that with the first 70 restaurants involved, the program showed over $10 million of procurement in local food alone, not including alcohol. An active traveller herself promoting our foods and experiences to the world — in recent months, she’s spoken at events in France and Scotland — LeHeup says over the past 17 years she’s seen a great shift in public interest toward culinary tourism and toward the promotion of local food. “Certainly travellers are looking at food as part of a cultural experience,” she said. “Eating is one of the few things that touches all of your senses. You can create a lasting memory that is different from just seeing something, hearing something, or just doing an activity like windsurfing or bird watching.” She said the local market has also become important as people are caring more about the origins of their food for health reasons and for food security issues. Regardless of her target audience, LeHeup said Ontario must continue to show what it has to offer. “We can’t be complacent. We have to constantly share our stories of great taste and place,” she said. “A lot of other areas and countries are talking about what they have to offer too.” During her time with Taste The County, LeHeup was often seen at culinary events shooting video on a smartphone and Tweeting or

blogging about what was happening, even before the social media really took hold as a cultural norm. She said her social media posts get a lot of attention and indicated she’d probably be considered a high-volume user of tools like Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, but she noted there is a lot of traffic there these days. “I think certainly that’s where some of my — maybe — acclaim has come from, how active I am on a lot of the social media outlets,” she said. “It has driven a lot of business.” Though it’s her job to promote all of Ontario, LeHeup says the county is still special to her and when she’s speaking, “more often than not” she’ll sneak in some promotion for the area where she spent her summers while growing up. In the year ahead, LeHeup is looking forward to a teaching contract with the Bonavista Institute for Cultural Tourism in Newfoundland, where she trains small- and medium-sized business operators, not-for-profits, and economic development officials about “taste of place,” food tourism, the arts, and promotions. She’s also the vice-chair of the Terroir Symposium, an international gathering of more than 700 hospitality industry officials and is a regular contributor to publications like the Huffington Post and Gastropost. Meanwhile, while juggling all those tasks, LeHeup is also planning for her wedding, which will take place in the county this summer.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Trillium grant elevates accessibility at church St. Mary Magdalene celebrates connecting link between church and parish hall Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

For the members of Picton's Anglican Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the unveiling of a newly refurbished elevator is about more than just accessibility. It's about inclusivity. It's about making sure all those who want to participate can, and encouraging more residents to do the same. The church hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to unveil the newly refurbished elevator, which connects the church proper with the parish hall. The project was made possible by an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant of $30,900, which covered the full cost of the work. Churchwarden Herb Stone noted the importance of the elevator on Friday. He said the church is very grateful to receive the grant and for their support in keeping the hall accessible to the community. “Groups of people from the community are meeting here all the time,” said Stone. “At certain times of the years we have in excess of 300 people per week using this hall and the facilities.” The elevator had been decommissioned and the OTF grant allowed the church to upgrade the electronics and hydraulics to get it moving again. He said there are several groups using the hall that have members with mobility issues. “They were anxious to get the elevator refurbished, so they'd written in support for that,” he said. “We're very pleased to have this going again — it's just

ImprovIng aCCess From left, Trillium volunteer John Blake, Rev. Charles Morris,

and Prince Edward Hastings MPP Todd Smith celebrate the opening of the refurbished elevator at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene last week. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

wonderful.” The parish hall is used by several groups for various community meetings and recreational events. The hall routinely hosts a group of painters, Shout Sister choir practices, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Weight Watchers meetings, and the County Kids Read program. In addition, Stone said the elevator is a benefit to residents who often attend church events in the hall. “Most of our congregation's events take place in the parish hall, so it's nice for them to have access as well,” he said. Rev. Charles Morris said those attending church services have access to a ramp, but those seeking to attend events in the hall may have been dissuaded due to a lack of accessibility.

“If something was happening in the hall, people with mobility limitations couldn't so easily get there, so with the lift they can get there,” he said. Prince Edward Hastings MPP Todd Smith was on hand for the unveiling, along with OTF volunteer John Blake who reviewed the grant application, and councillor Jim Dunlop who spoke on behalf of Mayor Robert Quaiff. Smith said it was great to see the church receive the grant, which helped ensure access to an important community space. “It is so important,” he said. “…There are so many groups that are using this church, not just for services, but community groups that come in here for art programs or music lessons.” Blake said he personally reviewed the application.

He said the grant process is very competitive and there's always more need than dollars. He said the church's application was successful because of the wide range of community uses. “Anything to make a community vibrant and healthy — that's what we're looking for and that's why we liked this particular project,” he said. He said it was easy to see how much effort went into the application.

Adopt An Acre conservation program exceeded its targets in 2014

Quinte Conservation’sAdopt An Acre program exceeded its goals last year. The conservation program encourages the public to pay $20 to “adopt” an acre of conservation land for themselves or as a gift for a friend and that helps the conservation authority with upgrades to its lands. In 2014, Quinte Conservation successfully adopted out 159 acres of land, which raised more than $3,000 to

benefit an accessible trail in Belleville. Quinte Conservation communications manager Jennifer May-Anderson said this year, the money will go to planting scent and butterfly gardens along that trail near Quinte Conservation’s headquarters. Anyone can adopt an acre by visiting www.quinteconservation.ca and following the “donate” link. -Staff

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New parking restrictions supported Social Councillors back proposed Bloomfield, Wellington changes

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Chad Ibbotson

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It appears new parking restrictions could be coming into effect for the villages of Bloomfield and Wellington. Councillors voted at last week's committee-of-thewhole meeting in favour of restricting parking on the south side of Bloomfield's Wellington Street from Bloomfield Main Street to the village limits at all times. Councillors were also in favour of restricting parking on both sides of Wellington's Lakeview Street from Wharf Street to East Street at all times, and on both sides of Wharf Street from Lakeview Street to the street's end. Under the changes a “loading zone” would be created from the entrance to the Drake Devonshire for a distance of 25 metres north. Parking would be restricted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow for deliveries, and used for regular street parking outside of those hours. The measures will still have to be approved at the next council meeting. Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop said it was important to move forward with the changes. “If we defer it in any way to see how things go, and things aren't enforced then parking will continue on as it has with people parking illegally,” he said. The changes had been deferred in October to allow for consultation between neighbouring residents and business owners. The deferral was called for after concerns were brought to council regarding the lack of parking in Wellington, the ability of delivery vehicles to service existing businesses, and residential and commercial driveways being blocked by customers and delivery vehicles. Again, it was the proposed parking restrictions for the village of Wellington that elicited the most debate last week. Staff worked with representatives of Wellington's Foodland grocery store and with representatives of the Drake Devonshire to reach a compromise. The result was the creation of the “loading zone” provision. Last week Drake Devonshire chief development officer Bill Simpson said a lot of progress had been made since the October meeting. He said the “loading zone” portion of Wharf street would eliminate four or five parking spaces until 7 p.m. each day. “That seems to be a good resolution that we would support, however, my thoughts deal with the busy weekend times when literally hundreds of people come into Wellington, and will be attending the Devonshire,” he said. Simpson suggested there wouldn't be many deliveries coming on the weekend, and suggested easing the limitations on Saturday and Sunday. “Otherwise we want to work with the community and staff and with council to make this resolution happen,” he said. However, Adele Pierson, speaking on behalf of Foodland, said there are several

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parkIng problem Wellington property owner

Richard Elliott told councillors at a committee meeting last week there is a need for increased parking bylaw enforcement on Wharf Street. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

deliveries to the grocery store on the weekends and the owners have virtually no control over delivery times. “Because the Sobey's here in Picton is open 24 hours, if they can fit our loads onto their trucks they can deliver any time,” she said. “Usually they'll deliver there at nine or ten at night, so we have to go down and accept. We don't really have any control over that.” Ultimately, council stuck with the staff recommendation to restrict parking in the loading zone from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week. Wharf Street property owner Richard Elliott was in favour of the restrictions, asking council for increased signage and enforcement of the bylaw. Elliott said he's tried to be patient, but said his driveway is routinely used both for parking and as a turnaround at the dead end on Wharf Street. He said the cars present a potential safety issue as property has been damaged in the past. “They've been doing this for years, but it's increased substantially since the fall,” said Elliott. “They've run over toys, they've run over plants.” He said a car nearly stuck him on his own property in September.

“I finally had to jump out of the way,” he said. “I asked them since they would have hit me and he said 'I didn't see you.' Those aren't isolated events and that's broad daylight. I'm six feet tall and I have two little girls.” The issue will come before council on Jan. 27 for a final decision.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1925

n Charles P. Hanna, the MP-elect for West Hastings was successful in convincing the government to start an appeal board for this district to consider the cases of returned soldiers not receiving adequate pensions and soldiers who were deemed fit and later developed ailments believed caused by their military service. Hanna said the board would likely be first convened during February. n Nearly 300 people turned out at the Methodist Church to see a company of young people perform the play Red Acre Farm, a comedy that featured one man blamed for a crime he didn’t commit and another couple struggling to get out of debt. The show was well received. n Ice-cutting operations were under way on the Picton harbour and operators were reporting ice 13-14 inches thick of excellent quality. It was considered very early for the ice harvest to be that far advanced, but a December cold snap and dropping temperatures helped form ice.

80 years ago — 1935

n Some 30 men were put to work clearing away underbrush along the stretch of road from Picton to Glenora, which was to be part of a new provincial scenic highway. At the local relief office, 180 men registered for jobs, which would feature a rotation of crews working six days every few weeks. Wages were 25 cents an hour for an eight-hour work day. n Picton deputy-reeve W.S. Blakely was acclaimed as the County’s warden for 1935. One of his council’s first tasks was to complete its road work plan by the end of January to receive 50-per-cent funding rebates from the province. n Local coal dealers Colliver and Huff completed a deal that would see them import 2,000 tons of first-rate coal from Wales in exchange for shipments of Prince Edward County canned goods.

60 years ago — 1955

n The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 in Picton started a drive to increase its membership from 150 to 300. Past-president Vince Gentile was named as president of a committee working to reach out to veterans not involved with the Legion. n The County’s Children’s Aid Society held its first meeting since the passing of the Child Welfare Act. Under the provisions of the act, the board named a social director, two workers, a teasurer, a secretary, and an executive committee.

40 years ago — 1975

n Galaplast Industries Incorporated, a manufacturer of plastics, like sink and bath enclosures, moved to Picton’s Loch Sloy Industrial Park. The company had previously been located in Colorado and it expected by the time it hit full production in September, it would require a workforce of about 50 people. n Members of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment took part in an exercise at Point Petre to familiarize themselves with Arctic equipment. More than 50 men stationed at Peterborough and Belleville were present and they stayed overnight in tents during the operation. n Lord John Tweedsmuir, commander of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment during the Second World War,was to visit troops at the BellevilleArmouries.

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Ontario offers photo card for those without licences

The government of Ontario offers a photo identification card that will make things easier for people who do not have a driver's licence. An Ontario Photo Card is a wallet sized card that provides government-issued identification to those Ontarians who do not have a driver’s licence, making it easier for them to do things such as open a bank account, and perform any other activities that require official identification. Without a driver’s licence people need to have some sort of official photo identification. That’s why this new photo identification card was launched in 2011. This is a secure card that is recognized as governmentissued identification for Ontarians 16 and over who do not drive. The cost is $35, is valid for five years, and it will arrive by mail four to six weeks after you apply. You can apply for the photo identification card at Service Ontario centres across the province. The Service Ontario centre serving Picton is located in the old courthouse at 1 Pitt Street. You must provide identifica-

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The week of Jan. 26 is pretty busy at Community Care. Tai Chi starts on Monday, Jan. 26. There are still a few openings so call today and get signed up. The Wii Bowling League starts on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and you can still get involved. What better way to have fun, laugh, and meet people! No experience necessary. Call the office and get signed up. We’re holding a Seniors Luncheon Social in Wellington on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon. Bill and Marni are cooking up a storm again with homemade soup, breast of chicken, mushroom cream sauce, rice, green beans, coleslaw, bread and butter, carrot cake, all topped off with coffee & tea for $10 per person. Seniors are welcome and you must reserve

thing and have some teams come and play, and an open house,” she said. “We'll have some food, and some hot chocolate and coffee and things for the kids.” She said such events can only strengthen community bonds and that's why there was so much motivation to get the recreation committee going. “Just to have that sense of community, and to have recreation programs and fun social events that build community,” she said. Roberts said the committee's progress has been both impressive and rewarding. “There was an obvious keenness to get the 'new' Sophiasburgh recreation committee up and running,” he said. He said about 30 Sophiasburgh ward ratepayers attended a December brainstorming session, followed by close to 20 at a more formal annual general meeting in January.

Roberts said there's no shortage of projects to work on in the ward. “The Northport Park has been talked about often, as well as a youth-focused fishing derby,” he said. “But our first practical and terrific project was getting the Demorestville outdoor ice rink flooded and now well-maintained, and that has been a big community boost — especially for youth in Sophiasburgh.” Roberts said other projects being discussed are yoga classes, art, music, pub nights, sport events at the Sophiasburgh public school, and partnerships with community organizations. Roberts said it's through support and collaboration that the committee has been able to hit the ground running. He noted the help of Kato Wake and others with the Athol recreation committee who gave advice on best practices, and Three Dog Winery who made

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LIVING WELL SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES

There are three self-management workshop series starting in April. Living well with chronic disease starts April 8. Living well with chronic pain starts April 23 and Living well with diabetes starts April 29. All are free, take place on one afternoon a week for six weeks, and are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. When you attend a workshop series you’ll receive a free copy of the reference book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Space is limited. These courses are open to people of all ages. To register or for more information call the Prince Edward Family Health Team at 613476-0400 ext. 214 and ask for Kerry. You can also send an email message to courses@pefht.com.

Rejuvenated Sophiasburgh rec committee planning event for February

The newly rejuvenated Sophiasburgh recreation committee is quickly building steam. Sophiasburgh councillors Bill Roberts and Kevin Gale had sought to jump start the committee following the October election. The community responded. The committee has already held several meetings, including one to set a formalized executive committee and membership, and another to decide on a direction and potential events. Kristy Mills has been elected chair while Todd Foster will act as secretary for the group. The committee held a meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss potential committee kickoff events, said Mills. Mills said the committee is planning an outdoor event in February, but full details are still being worked out. “We're hoping to do an outdoor hockey tournament-style

the Sophiasburgh recreation committee their charitable beneficiary for 2015. While the ward has changed a lot over the last decade, Roberts said it's a shame the recreation committee fell dormant. However, he said the committee is looking toward the future. “Now we have a new, energized recreation committee firing on all pistons and becoming an enjoyable focal point for engaging both newcomers and long-time residents and families on worthy, co-operative projects.” He said the most important thing is to help create a real community feeling where residents can get to know each other much better. In that vein he said there's always space for more members to bring their passions and ideas. -Chad Ibbotson, Staff

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Safety, not prestige ‘If we defer it in any way to see how things go, should be only concern and things aren't enforced then parking will with sweater tossing continue on as it has with people parking illegally.’ WHILE there likely are no life and death situations

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in all alone Playoff hockey returned to Prince Edward County this weekend as several Kings teams started their quest

for OMHA playdown success. Here, Bantam AE King Devon Wilton attempts to get a backhander past South Muskoka netminder Matthew Reynolds Saturday. Wilton wouldn’t score, however his rush led to the winning goal in a 4-3 triumph. On Saturday, the Bears got their revenge Sunday with a 7-2 triumph in Wellington. The teams are in Gravenhurst for Game 3 this Saturday. For playoff schedules and information, please see www.pecmha.com. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

playing out on the ice, court, or field, there are few things that draw out the emotions of angst or joy like the performance of a beloved sports team. That notion came to the forefront this week in Toronto as three Maple Leafs fans were ticketed and banned from the Air Canada Centre for a year for throwing their own hockey sweaters onto the ice in protest of the team’s mediocre efforts. Other fans also went to the lengths of placing paper bags on their heads, a nod to Roger Neilson that has been synonymous with sporting organizations gone amuck. For some people, sporting events that they have no direct involvement in have become an obsession. Their wardrobes are filled with team apparel, their schedules revolve around game times, and they even choose and risk relationships solely upon whom they cheer for. From afar, it is hard to fathom how someone could be so invested in the game that they would spend hundreds of dollars for tickets to see it, spend hundreds more for team wear, and then throw it all away like these Leafs fans have. They know full well, however, that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment won’t miss them at the gate with waiting lists that are passed down for generations, their voices likely won’t be heard amid a sea of media and social network commentary, and despite all they have invested, they seem helpless to affect any real change. With that perspective, one can see why someone might offer such a gesture to get a few minutes in the limelight and know they reached into the multi-million dollar conscience of professional sport. It’s easy for us to say it’s just a game, because it is, and that there are more important things to deal with in life. That said, professional sports is entertainment and fans do help pay for athletes’ salaries by paying for tickets, television packages and merchandise. Would the championships and personal goals be worth as much to those directly involved in sport without anyone to cheer them on? Something would be lost without the fans and we suspect a Vancouver Island minor hockey experiment to play games in front of empty buildings will show the world that quite nicely. We can see the safety concern the NHL has with these fans choosing to make one of the only statements they have at their disposal, albeit a costly one, though we have a problem thinking that one tradition of throwing hats on the ice in celebration for a hat trick is different than throwing sweaters, so long as neither object is thrown during the play when it can injure players. As for the Maple Leafs players who complained that these fans are somehow soiling the team’s legacy or tarnishing the sport, well, we can’t disagree more. One would think the Leafs’ past with the sex scandals at Maple Leaf Gardens, the antics of Harold Ballard, and the team’s indifferent play on the ice has already done that job nicely. The bottom line is that professional athletes are paid to play in front of people and criticism, warranted or not, is part of the territory. Those who would throw sweaters on the ice now know the consequences of their actions and if they still feel they need to make a statement, that’s their prerogative to do so.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Many highlights during library board’s Important events ahead for hospital supporters last four-year term

A new year brings new opportunities for learning at the library. Another series of the popular free computer workshops has been added, as well as a new book club, and Spanish lessons, to name a few. Beginning with computer workshops, an Android 101 workshop is offered Jan. 24 at the Picton branch library. The class runs, as all computer workshops do, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn basic tablet information and instruction as well as how to use default apps, downloading new apps and tips and tricks to make the most of your tablet. On Jan. 31, file management is offered. Those taking this course should possess basic Internet skills and will learn how to create, copy, move, and delete files and folders, as well as change the view of files and folders, copy files from external devices and digital cameras. A brief overview of cloud storage will be presented as well. You must register for these workshops by contacting Amanda at 613-476-5962, e-mail aharrison@peclibrary.org or dropping by the Picton branch. Another series of five workshops begins in February at the Wellington branch. To view the full selection, visit the library’s online events calendar at www.peclibrary.org In addition to computer courses, The Friends of the Wellington library present a series of documentary films beginning this month. On Jan. 29, at 10 a.m., the film The Way will be on screen. This is the true story of a father who travels to recover the body of his estranged son who died while travelling the Camino de Santiago and decides to then take the pilgrimage himself. Other films in the series are listed on the online calendar, or feel free to call the Wellington branch at 613-399-2023. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, an 8-week beginner conversational Spanish course begins at the Picton branch library. Classes are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30. Cost is $40 and registration is required with Christine at: crenaud@peclibrary.org The library is also launching a new book club with a bit of a twist. The club will meet the third Tuesday of each month and there will be two books to choose from one non-fiction and one fiction. Club members can go away with the one they prefer — or both — and come back a month later to chat about them. The second difference is that the meetings are just an hour long, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you have

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older children, you are welcome to have them enjoy the children’sroom next door to the meeting room where the book club will gather. The first meeting has taken place, but anyone interested in picking up one of the titles and joining in the discussion at the next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, can contact Christine at the library to obtain a copy of the books. What Lies Across the Water - the Story of the Cuban Five by Stephen Kimber and Inside by Kenneth Harvey are the two being read for the first round. What Lies across the Water won the 2014 Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction East Coast Literary Award, and Inside was named a best book of the year by The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen, Talking Books (CBC Radio), Canwest News Service, Ottawa Xpress, The National Post, Amazon.ca and Quill & Quire. Finally, on Friday, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m., when students are off for a P.A. day, the Wellington branch will be showing the children’s film How to Train Your Dragon 2. There is no admission charge and snacks will be available for purchase. In addition to these events, ongoing “knit & chat” happens every Tuesday at the Milford branch from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Chess club meets every Tuesday at the Picton branch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., monthly adult movies are screened the first Wednesday of each month in Wellington at 7 p.m. The movie Feb. 4 is Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom. To see a full listing of events, visit the library website at www.peclibrary.org, visit us on facebook or call 613-476-5962. If you would like to suggest a possible workshop or event the library should hold, please contact us at the same number or e-mail: crenaud@peclibrary.org

PECHA KUCHA CROWD

There was nary an empty seat at the Bloomfield Town Hall Saturday as Pam Patterson and seven other presenters shared slides for the county’s second Pecha Kucha Night inspired by a Japanese tradition. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

By holding a benefit concert the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is providing the residents of the county with a wonderful opportunity to have a funfilled Valentine's Day. By purchasing tickets these same residents will be making a donation to their local hospital for much needed key critical equipment , and in some cases replacements for equipment. As many of you are aware the government does not fund equipment for hospitals. It is up to the individual hospital Foundation to do so. Our local hospital foundation's goal is to raise $500,000 annually. As a point of interest our very

dedicated foundation board and staff have raised $6.5 million since 1999. They could not have done it without the generosity of this community. To be clear any donation that is made absolutely stays in this community and is used only to purchase muchneeded equipment for PECMH. Our award-winning hospital, by the way will celebrate it's 100th birthday in two short years. The Valentine's benefit concert will feature the electrifying group All You Need is Love, hailing from Belleville. They will take the stage in the Wellington Community Centre's Highline Hall on Feb.14. and will feature the music of the

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Singer Lorain Sine, right, presents Loyalist Humane Society volunteer Bessie Villeneuve with a $3,000 cheque raised at a benefit concert held in December in Wellington featuring the Sine sisters, Jon Milford, Rob Johnson, and Fraser Hardman. The show was well attended. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) 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.

Beatles. What a great way to spend Valentine's Day. The doors open at 7 p.m. with showtime at 8 p.m.. This fun filled event will also feature a live and silent auction. tickets are $50 per person and are available at the PECMHF office, Printcraft and Royal LePage Realty offices in Picton, Wellington and Belleville. For more information you may call 613-476-1008 ext.4425 or www.pecmhf.ca. By attending this concert you have an opportunity to thank the caring , dedicated staff at PECMH that have over the years cared for you and your families. You also let them know that you want them to have only the latest in technology and

equipment to both diagnose and treat patients. On the subject of our local hospital, County Council has placed PECMH on their priority list for 2015. On a personal note I for one commend them for this action. POOCH (a community watchdog group for PECMH) is holding a meeting for County residents on Mon. Feb.2 at the Picton Town Hall ( above the Firehall ). The meeting will take place from 7-9 p.m. and will feature speakers who can hopefully answer your respectful questions on "The future of health care in Prince Edward County." Fran Renoy Picton

We must demand direct funding for our hospital

I'd like to add my thanks for all of those volunteers at the PECMH Auxiliary who work so hard to raise funds for our hospital, for equipment , financed by the people and not by government. All rumours aside, we have been told that the Quinte Healthcare Corpiration (QHC) will have a shortfall in the next budget of $12 million. We know based on previous budgets that PECMH will have to take it's share of the cuts. The provincial governments have squandered billions of taxpayers dollars on the gas plant fiasco, Smart meters, et cetera. and the scandals which are costly. My concern is 1. Where is the accountability for the spending of our hard earned money which is distributed like it was monopoly money. and... 2. the fact that we have in effect three levels of government: the Ministry of Health and Long-term

Care, the LHIN, and QHC, three levels of bureaucracy to contend with before the end-user PECMH. I believe one level was created when amalgamation took place and PECMH which had always operated efficiently and in the black, found itself governed, not so efficiently. And now, Instead of cutting costs from the top down, where real savings can be found, they do the opposite and cut out the very object itself !! This defies logic except for those in charge. We need to say to the premier, “Enough of this. We are tired of having our hospitals pay for all the mismanagment of other government projects gone wrong.” We must demand that our PECMH be funded directly before it is gone completely.

"We'll keep looking at the back-up lineup and looking at new programming. We'll look where the gaps are and try new things." The station's vice-president Bernie Finkelstein said the board knew all along it would lose Johnston at the end of February, but felt fortunate to have him on board for the start-up. Knowing that transition would be coming, it put together a four-person search committee consisting of board member Peter Fleming, Finkelstein, Johnston, and County Grapevine host Lynn Pickering. Hull took a leave of absence from the board during the process. "It was a very exhaustive process. We had about 19 applicants. We interviewed almost all of them, some twice and it was probably more than 100 hours of work," he said. "We had some excellent candidates but Deb was, in our estimation, the top candidate." Finkelstein said the committee was quite impressed by Simpson's organizational skills and said her references offered glowing reviews. They were also happy to see

some continuity since Simpson played a role in developing what the station already has in place. He indicated that while it is difficult to pinpoint specific objectives, Simpson will be tasked with continuing the positive direction the station has taken since its inception and in its three months on air. "We've had a wonderful period of terrific support from the county — advertisers, members, people donating money," he said. "We have to prove to them they backed the right horse. He said Johnston will work alongside Simpson for a month, helping offer a smooth transition. For his part, Johnston says he feels the station is in the right hands going forward. "Having worked with Deb over the past 14 months, I am amazed at how quickly she has picked up this business and I'm confident in her abilities to keep this going." Members can meet Simpson and learn more about her plans at the station's annual general meeting next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Highline Hall in Wellington.

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When she heard the station was looking for a general manager, she figured she knew what the job entails, Johnston has been a good teacher, and it was something worth applying for. It wasn't as if any part of the role was a foreign concept, though Simpson may not have a radio background beyond the station. She served in management positions with Molson, ran her own grain farm on the prairies, and served as president of the Master Brewers Association of Canada for two years — a role that saw her do a lot of public speaking. Running her software company, she said she did a lot of selling products over the web to customers she couldn't see. "I've spent a lot of time behind a microphone and wearing a set of headphones, it was just reaching a different audience," she said, adding she doesn't plan to be an on-air host very often. Instead, Simpson said she's comfortable working with logistics and that is a big part of radio.

When asked about what her role will be going forward, Simpson said she wants to maintain the fun atmosphere at the station for volunteers, while ensuring their trained and fulfilled in their jobs. "The challenge is building on what J.J. started," she said. "The instant you come into the station, we want it to feel like it's a fun place to be. People are doing a great job and they know what that job is. Our volunteers work hard and they play hard." Simpson said her other responsibilities will be to ensure the station continues to make money and satisfy the advertising needs of the community, while living up to its mandate as a voice of the community that provides value to a wide range of listeners. She said the station just received its last major piece of equipment, a remote unit that allows onsite broadcasts of events,so with that in place and programs on the air, it is time for fine-tuning. "We need to institutionalize our processes and make sure everything we're doing is standardized," she said.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Dentistry From The Heart grows in third year Picton Dental Clinic offers more than $28,000 worth of free care to adults

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The Picton Dental Centre had its most generous turn at Dentistry From The Heart yet last Friday. As the clock ticked away the final hour on the promotion that allowed adults a free cleaning, extraction, or filling, some 87 patients had made their way into dental chairs to receive over $28,000 of free dental care. A year ago, there were just 82 patients needing $24,000 in services. “It’s up from last year,” said director of care Amanda Downey. “We’re seeing a lot of repeat visitors as it’s the only program of its kind for adults. It’s our way of giving back to our community.” The first patient lined up for services at midnight to ensure they’d make it through the doors to see one of the four dentists and 30 hygienists on duty. This year, Dr. Melissa Argenta- Von Schober came from Toronto to complement colleagues Reenu and Kuldeep Sandhu, of Picton, and Raed Younes, of Trenton. Kelly Melvin was one of the hygienists who offered her services this year for the first time as she just joined the staff at Picton Dental this year. She said it was exciting to see the reactions from people throughout the day. “It’s just been a really fun time,” she said. “Everyone is enjoying it and the patients

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open wide Kelly Melvin provides a free cleaning for William Knapp as part of the Picton Dental Centre’s third Dentistry From The Heart event, which was held at its McFarland Drive office last Friday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

have been very nice and receptive. I’d definitely do this again.” Melvin said she feels it is important that programs like Dentistry From the Heart — which was started in New Port Richey, Florida in 2001 — continue as many adults are in need of dental care. William Knapp was one of the patients who benefitted from the experience, receiving a cleaning from Melvin. He explained that he receives Ontario Disability Support Pension funding, but it only covers so many cleanings a year.

“They said I needed three more cleaning units, so I came here,” he said, adding he learned about the day at a drop-in centre. “They have very good dental care here. If I need to, I’ll be back again.” In addition to the efforts of staff, Downey said Picton Dental was fortunate to have many volunteers to handle the registration and blood testing for patients and it also benefitted from a range of community and industry sponsors who supplied a range of products and services to support the effort.

P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United Church-County Food Bank. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: Dec 24 Fran Ferguson, 25th Terry Greer, 26th Fred Vancott, 29th Adam Reynolds, 30th Birgit Langwisch, 31st Susan McDonald. SNUGGLES STITCH-A-THON: Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Yarn, hooks/needles provided. Picton Library (downstairs) 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of each month NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 4762622. TOPS #4915: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Wannett 476-6579. YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY – Athol Rec Centre Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Drop in for a gentle yoga class. Runs until Feb 12. $5/class mats provided or bring your own. KNITTING CLASSES – Ameliasburgh Town Hall Wednesdays 2-4pm. Cost $5/week. ZUMBA CLASSES – Ameliasburgh Town Hall Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm. Cost $8/week. NIA FITNESS CLASSES – Wednesdays 6-7pm & Fridays 10-11am in Wellington. NIA Holistic Fitness blends dance, martial & healing arts set to music. To register for one or more classes call Gina 399-2588. FREE SENIORS EXERCISE CLASSES IN PEC: VON SMART classes are gentle & progressive & can be done standing or seated. For info 1-888-279-4866 ext 5350. www.von.ca. VON CANADA FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES: For seniors 65 yrs & older. For those who have or are afraid of falling this 12 week program will be held 2 times/week for 1hr in Picton. There will be a pre-assessment & intake process & no charge for this program. To pre-register or info call 1-800301-0076 & press 1. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: New Show “Turn Turn Turn” runs till Jan 27. Open daily 11am-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton. PICTON LEGION BR 78: Darts, Open Mixed “Fun Darts Night” every Wednesday 6-8pm. New draw for teams each week. Public welcome. Info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion. All proceed to worthy Legion causes. JANUARY 23: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner features Chicken & Ribs, Coleslaw, Vegetable, Potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea. Info 399-1684. JANUARY 23: WELLINGTON ELKS – Steak BBQ Dinner serving 5-7pm Allisonville Hall. $14/person. Everyone Welcome. JANUARY 24: ANDROID TABLETS 101 WORKSHOP – Bring Android tablet. Picton Br Library 11am-3:30pm. Registration required 476-5962. JANUARY 27: KNIT & CHAT – Drop in. All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am-12noon. JANUARY 27: WEEKLY CHESS CLUB – All welcome to drop in. Beginner to advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library.

JANUARY 27: PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets 7pm Bloomfield Town Hall. Members Night: Member’s Presentations. JANUARY 27: AL-ANON(adults) and ALTEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). JANUARY 28: WELLINGTON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – Sponsored by PE Community Care for Seniors at 12 noon in Wellington. Catered by Wheel House & Occasions Catering. $10/person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Wellington. If you wish to have a take-out meal, please advise when you register. Price is the same. www.communitycareforseniors.org. JANUARY 28: LOAVES & FISHES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. No charge for this meal. All welcome for food & fellowship. JANUARY 29: AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY – “The Way” presented at the Wellington Library 10am. Free. Coffee & cookies served. JANUARY 29: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1866-951-3711). JANUARY 29: DROP IN BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH - Weekly on Thursdays 2pm Picton Br Library. JANUARY 30: PA DAY FREE CHILDREN’S MOVIE – Wellington Library 11am “How to Train Your Dragon 2”. JANUARY 31: MILFORD WINTER CARNIVAL – Pancake Breakfast, Activities on Pond (weather permitting). Free Movie, Chili Supper & Family Bingo. Details: www.southmarysburghmirror.com. JANUARY 31: CHILDREN’S STORY TIME – Drop in Picton Br Library 11am. JANUARY 31: FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOP – Basic File Management Picton Br Library 11am-3:30pm. Registration required 476-5962. JANUARY 31: PICTON LEGION BR 78 – Meat Roll 2:30pm. Open to Public. Info: 476-3648. FEBRUARY 3: BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 8 WEEKS – Limited spaces. Picton Br Library 10:3011:30am. Cost $40. Registration required with Christine 476-5962. FEBRUARY 4: FREE MONTHLY EVENING MOVIE – Wellington Br Library 7pm “Mandela – The Long Walk Home”. FEBRUARY 5: AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY – “Finding Farley” presented at the Wellington Library 10am. Free. FEBRUARY 6: WELLINGTON DUKES STOREHOUSE FOODBANK – Food Drive 7pm Essroc Arena Wellington. Bring a non-perishable item to help out your local foodbank. FEBRUARY 7: FREE COMPUTE WORK-SHOP – Using an iPad 101. Wellington Br Library. Free but registration required 476-5962. FEBRUARY 11: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Dinner & meeting 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall. Served by Demorestville W.I. Call Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. All welcome. FEBRUARY 13: PICTON LEGION BR 78 – Valentines Dance with The Reasons 8pm – midnight. Light luncheon. Tickets $15 sold at the Legion. Info 476-3648. FEBRUARY 14: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – A Beatles tribute band will rock the County at Wellington’s Highline Hall in support of priority medical equipment needs at PECMH. Tickets are $50 available through the PECMH Foundation office, Printcraft & Royal LePage offices. Live & silent auction & cash bar available throughout the evening. Call Briar 476-1008 ext. 4425 to reserve your tickets.

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The incident involved an HPEDSB staff member assaulting a student who sustained minimal injuries. The accused was charged Jan. 18 contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The woman was served an appearance notice and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton Feb.4 Board spokesperson Kerry Donnell confirmed the staff member had been removed from the school where the alleged incident took place. While Donnell couldn't confirm, it's believed the staff member will remain away from the school until the end of the judicial process. Donnell could not reveal whether the staff member was part of the instructional or support team. No further details including the name of the elementary school were released by Prince Edward OPP to protect the identity of the victim.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Picton native plans cross-country bike tour to raise money to help impoverished women in Ghana Sarah French plans to set out in May for two-person ride AdAm BrAmBurger

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Sarah French’s experiences abroad have encouraged her to take a journey across her own country. The 25-year-old Picton native spent time in Nicaragua as an intern with the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), studying the working conditions that impoverished agricultural workers lived with. In her travels, French said she noticed in that culture, women are not as valued as they are here in Canada. Though in many cases, they ran agricultural operations as well as raised children and managed their homes, yet men in that culture didn’t value their contributions as workers. Around the same time that French was training for her internship, she befriended another intern, Mary Fehr, of Leamington, Ontario, who did a similar internship in Tanzania. The two women kept in contact and shared their experiences in their countries. Each came away with the sense they should do something to help empower women in developing areas. An avid cyclist, runner, and wakeboarder, French convinced Fehr they should ride across Canada to raise money and awareness for MEDA’s GROW (Greater Rural Opportunities For Women) project. The 8,710-km ride, which starts in Victoria, B.C. May 16 and ends in St. John’s, Newfoundland Aug. 30, will raise money and awareness to help 20,000 women in northern Ghana grow soybeans to offer their families more nutritious food and to sell their products at market through NGO links. “Some of the south and central areas of Ghana are coming out of poverty, but there’s not a lot of access in the north and it is stricken

with poverty and food insecurity,” French said. French indicated that she has been skeptical of donating to overseas aid efforts herself, but she feels confident through MEDA and Bike to Grow, all of the money will go to helping the women on the ground. “I know where all of the money is going. We’re not keeping a cent of it, it is going directly to Ghana,” she said. When asked why she wanted to do the cycling tour, French said she really wanted to see her own country and appreciate it more. “I always wanted to see Canada. I saw all of Argentina when I was a Rotary exchange student, I did a university exchange to Spain and then I saw Nicaragua,” she said. “I only really know Ontario and Quebec. I wanted to see the country.” Though many people do the trek across Canada in two months, French and Fehr

decided they’d stretch it out longer, attempting to visit all the MEDA chapters across the country and to speak to school groups and service clubs. They’ll also take time to keep their supporters updated using iPhones and GoPro cameras to blog. French said to prepare she has been training since last summer and she intends to bike every day in April, including some several-hour sessions to get used to being on her bike for long periods of time. “You’ll probably see me biking around the county,” French said, adding she intends to come back home to train. Currently, she lives and works in Quebec City. The duo has also lined up biking sessions in Pennsylvania and in Vermont leading up to the event to train and promote the ride. Thus far, French said there has been great support for the ride. People have offered

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus sets its priorities for the year ahead Regional organization looks to study cellular coverage, research financial sustainability of municipal governments with escalating costs Chad Ibbotson

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The region's leaders have set their priorities for the year. The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) — of which Prince Edward County is a member — met in Kingston last week where a new chair and vicechair were elected and key objectives for the year were selected. New chair Eric Duncan

Development Strategy. The implementation is proposed to occur over the next three years. The EOWC will also look to work with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to submit an eastern Ontario cellular infrastructure network improvement project. Lastly, the caucus will continue researching the financial sustainability of municipal government in

is warden of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, and mayor of the Township of North Dundas. Vice-chair J. Murray Jones is Mayor of the Township of DouroDummer. The pair will help lead the 103-member EOWC through the year. The first priority selected for the year is to begin the implementation of key actions proposed in the Eastern Ontario Economic

eastern Ontario. Duncan says in the release he looks forward to working hard to support all municipalities in the region. He says the EOWC takes pride in researching and brainstorming ideas to precipitate positive changes in eastern Ontario municipalities. “One of our major concerns is the ever escalating cost of policing, whether with the Ontario Provincial

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conference — was the result of 12 months of cohesive work between the EOWC, the Eastern Ontario Mayors' Committee and the business and academic communities. It says the strategy is to be funded both provincially and federally. Mobile phone and broadband are growing into critical services and the EOWC has been concerned about the coverage and capacity of cellular networks across the region, the release says. “Earlier this year, the EOWC and EORN worked with an industry leader in radio frequency engineering to undertake a detailed analysis of gaps in existing cellular coverage,” the release says. “This study will tell us with certainty what next steps we need to take in order to ensure that networks across the rural parts of our region have the same kind of coverage and capacity as other communities here and across the country. This is essential for the growth and prosperity of eastern Ontario.” The release says the EOWC has studied the financial sustainability of local governments extensively, pointing to, among other things, a $3.4-billion shortfall.

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Surging Pirates down second-place Raiders twice in a week Picton also beats Deseronto as it climbs standings in late charge toward playoffs chad Ibbotson

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With less than 10 games to go the Picton Pirates are picking up steam as they look to clinch the final Empire playoff spot. The local Junior C hockey club collected all six points in three games this week, knocking off the Napanee Raiders 6–4 last Thursday, thumping the Deseronto Storm 8–3 on Friday, and finally handing a 6–5 defeat to the Raiders in Napanee on Tuesday. The Pirates now find themselves in fourth place in the Empire, with a fivepoint lead and a game in hand on fifth-place Amherstview. Picton coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said every game has significance down this final stretch. “The guys did a good job staying focused, going about their business, and picking up some important points,” he said. The Pirates exploded out of the gate on Thursday, jumping to a lead just 55 second into the first. The goal came off the stick of Chris Jones, who snapped a quick wrist shot past goaltender Tomo Mikuljan. At 3:41 Taylor Brown broke in behind the Napanee defence and fired a quick wrist shot that beat Mikuljan high on the glove side. With less than six minutes remaining in the frame, Picton struck again. This time it was Smith firing a wrist shot, again over the glove hand of Mikuljan. The goal signalled the end of Mikuljan's night as Cameron Parr took over

between the pipes. The Pirates made the most of their opportunities again in the middle frame. Five minutes into the second period Zack Revell was called for hooking. Jones connected at 6:47 on a play from David Hopfer and Bunnett. Jordan Cannons got the Raiders back into the game with his goal at 13:38, just seconds after the expiration of a two-man advantage. Then Keenan Murray narrowed the gap to 4–2 with a power-play goal at 16:01. As the second expired, the momentum had swung in the Raiders' favour. They continued to roll in the third. At 1:38 Brodie Butt tallied a power-play goal with Corey Prince serving a high sticking penalty. Butt evened the score at 4–4 less than two minutes later, to put the pressure on the Pirates. However, the run came to an end with Butt again at the centre of the action. Butt was assessed a total of nine minutes in penalties and a game misconduct following a scrum, and the Pirates came away with a sevenminute power play. Picton made the most of the opportunity, with Colbary scoring power-play goals at 12:50 and 14:23 to seal the victory. “We had a great start to the game and we kind of lost our focus a little bit and they fought their way back,” said Woodward. “The guys handled that quite well and a foolish penalty led to a large power play and the guys took advantage.” The Pirates followed up the win with a solid effort

board battle Napanee Raiders defenceman Matthew Muller fights for a loose puck with Picton forward Calum Kennelly during the opening frame of the Pirates’ 6–4 win last Thursday. The Pirates will face the Amherstview Jets tonight. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

in Deseronto. Jones again opened the scoring, this time at 4:25. Daniel Ulrick answered for the Storm at 17:41, but Nolan Van Vlack responded at 18:07 to give Picton a one-goal lead heading into

the first intermission. Former Pirate Jordan Guindon scored midway through the middle frame to even the score, but Picton's Colbary restored the lead at 15:32. The back-and-forth con-

test continued with Jeff Hoey bringing the score even less than a minute later, but Devin McCann answered at 18:55. Leading 4–3 over the Storm to start the third, the Pirates clamped down.

Bunnett scored on the power play at 6:31 to make it 5–3, and Brown, Jones, and Van Vlack scored in the final four minutes of the contest to cap the victory. The club then headed to Napanee for rematch with the Raiders on Tuesday. Austin Labelle got Picton in front with a powerplay goal midway through the opening frame, but Napanee responded with back-to-back goals from Brandon Nadeau, and Mitch Pearce (power play) to take a one-goal lead into the second. Picton again opened the scoring in the second with Smith finding the net at 9:56. Three minutes later Brown restored the Picton lead, but Josh St. Peter tied things up for the Raiders before the period closed. Jones gave the Pirates another lead just 39 seconds into the third, but Troy Wylie's power-play marker midway through the third evened the score yet again. Labelle made it 5–4 for Picton at 12:54 and just 24 seconds later Brown gave Picton a two-goal lead. It proved to be the winner. Pearce would add a goal with the extra attacker, but Picton held on for the win, finishing the game on the power play as Pearce went to the box for roughing after the whistle. “There were no passengers on Tuesday night and I thought we played a solid 60 minutes and handled the bumps in the road well,” Woodward said. “We responded in the third with a big effort.” The Pirates will face Amherstview tonight in an important contest before heading to Port Hope Sunday. Both are 7:30 p.m. starts.

Dukes’ 1-2 weekend leaves them tied for seventh place in conference Wellington squeezes out road win over St. Michael’s, but can’t beat Georgetown, Whitby Jason Parks

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Saturday evening before getting losing an 8-2 decision to the Whitby Fury Sunday afternoon. The 1-2 weekend dropped the hockey club back to a game below .500 (19-20-2) and leaves them tied with the Newmarket Hurricanes for seventh spot in the Northeastern Conference, two points ahead of the Pickering Panthers. With a tough gauntlet of contests coming up in the final weeks of the season (Wellington plays leagueleading Trenton twice in the next three games), missing out on at least a point in a contest Saturday night in which they were tied 3-3

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Terry Cowan 613-476-2525

OLDE TYME HEATING

• WOOD • GAS • PELLET STOVES • LINERS • CHIMNEY SYSTEMS • ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES • PELLET • HEARTH PRODUCTS & much more Quality Sales, Service & Installation • Regency • BIS • Dura-Vent 177 LAKE ST. PICTON 476-8100

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articles for sale

accuciser circulatory massager, all parts and book included. Call Audrey evenings 613-392-3640.

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm

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dry firewood, cut/split and delivered or picked up in Prince Edward County 613-332-1199. dry firewood. Cut, split and delivered 613-393-3217.

CENTRAL BOILER

OUTDOOR FURNACES

2015 WINTER REBATE WITH A SAVINGS UP TO $500 ON SELECTED MODELS

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca

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Call for more information Your local DEALER

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Music

Messenger. 5 piece Pop, Rock, R&B dance band for dances and special events. For info. & bookings: lynnfennell@gmail.com or 613-476-5925. private Music lessons. Bass Guitar & piano. 1/2 hour once weekly. $80 monthly. 613-503-5255.

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 pets

gentle toucH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. Quinte pet Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265

cars and trucKs

2006 ford Escape, $4000; 2005 Chev Malibu, $3500; 2004; 2005 Chev Equinox, $4,500; 2003 Chevy S10 pickup, $2,500; 1997 Honda Accord, $2000. All vehicles come saftied, etested and 6 month/6000km warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors 314 Lake Street, Picton, 613-813-5401.

2013 gMc Sierra, 4.8L V8, 4 spd auto, only 24,500km, $27,900 ph. Don 613-393-1682.

cars and trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, auto parts also sold. Call Dan, 613-929-7572.

coMMercial for rent

74 Main St, Picton Attractive store front with great visibility $850.00 Monthly Contact Jeff Maw, Sales rep 613-849-8933 Email: jmaw@exitrealtygroup.ca Exit Realty Group, Brokerage. priMe picton office space for lease just off Main Street. 900sq.ft. . Two 2 pce washrooms, two wet bar/utility sinks in office; large storefront window & entrance, track lighting, tiled floor, 10’ ceiling. Parking. $850+hst monthly. Additional storage unit(s) available in building if required. Email: pictonapartments@bell.net or text 613391-7123 for more information. retail store for rent, 184 Main St. Picton, excellent location. 613-476-7980

for rent

1 bedrooM apartment in Bloomfield, one floor, no stairs, quiet duplex. Propane heat. Lots of parking. $550 monthly plus heat and hydro. 613-476-5976 1 bedrooM or small 2 bedroom apartment, King Street, Picton (one block from Main Street), 2nd floor unit (stairwell to unit), separate dedicated entrance with room for storing bikes, strollers,etc. Can be 1 or small 2 bedroom with dining/living area, kitchen and bathroom. Covered deck off dining/living are with rear stairwell outside stairwell to parking. Onsite parking, onsite coin laundry facility, available Jan. 15th. $725/month includes water. Hydro and other utilities not included, first/last months rent required. Email pictonapartments@bell.net or for more information call or text 613391-7123 1 bedrooM overlooking Picton Harbour, seniors building, includes heat/hydro/cable fridge/stove/dishwasher $900 mo., quiet,upscale neighbourhood, walk to downtown, 613-476-7980. 1 bedrooM totally furnished, includes all utilities, winter rental, quiet Picton residential building on the harbour. 613-476-9009. 2 & 3 bedrooM homes $700 & $750, gas, hydro, water/sewer allowance. Please call Jill 613-966-9079. Ask about our new tenant bonus. 2 bedrooM 47 Washburn St., no pets, 613-396-5442. 2 bedrooM 2 bath, brand new modular home, adult community, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1375 plus utilities (gas heat). 613885-1307. 2 bedrooM apartment, $1050 plus hydro. Clean, updated, large. Non-smoking. Contact Brian, 613614-1098 2 bedrooM condo, 2 bath, boat slip, waterfront view, includes fridge/stove, washer/dryer, $1250 mo. plus utilities 613-827-6861. 2 bedrooM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 613-476-3666. 2-2 bedrooM apartments, fridge/stove/water incl. paid your own hydro $775 mo. First/last, available January 1, 613-645-2157. 3 bedrooM rent geared to income townhouse for rent in Picton. Must qualify for low rental housing. Call 613-476-1315 weekday afternoons.

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT

Macaulay Village Houses: 3 bed house, $895/month plus util. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Macaulay Village: 2 bed bungalow, $1050/month plus util. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office:

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for rent

central picton FURNISHED, fully equipped, clean, comfortable, 1-2 bedroom apartments. Gas heat, hydro, wifi, cable, parking, snow and garbage removal included. No smokers, no pets. By appointment. 613-471-1169 JanJune.

4 bedroom townhouse available March 1 $825 plus heat & hydro includes parking and yard.

BRIGHT SPACIOUS

613-966-9079 wanted

looKing for senior that is looking for care, to come to my home, has own bedroom, everything on one level, in Picton. 613-476-3061. Mint and used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wanted standing Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

wanted to buy WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, garage & basement cleaning

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-846-0117

cHild care

tHe Hub Child & Family Centre has Licensed Home Child Care Caregivers available in Picton on three school bus routes. Call Rachel 613-476-8142.

eMployMent wanted

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

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Call for pick up

Help wanted

caregivers needed! Work in the comfort of your own home. Provide high quality, licensed child care with training and support through The HUB Child & Family Centre.Call Rachel 613-476-8142. fisHerMen/woMen wanted in Wheatley, Ontario – Salary by crew share or $2,769.87 monthly with potential performance bonus or by crew share. Operate fish vessel and select area for fishing using compasses, charts or electronic fish aids. Prepare, operate and maintain gill nets to catch and retrieve fish. Direct fishing operation. Record fishing activities. Maintain fishing gear and other equipment. Transport fish and other equipment to processing plants or fish buyers. 3-4 years of prior gill net work experience is mandatory. Apply by sending CV at sacofish@mnsi.com or mail it at Saco Fisheries – 21116 Erie Street South, Wheatley, Ontario N0P 2P0. seasonal farM labourers for Hagerman Farms. Start mid April 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, work in all weather conditions and have own transportation to and from. Wage $11/hour. Mail resumes to Hagerman Farms, 13644 Loyalist Parkway Picton ON K0K 2T0 or email to Hagerman_farms@yahoo.com tired of reading help wanted ads every week? Want to improve your skills? Visit Prince Edward Learning Centre, Lower Level of The Armoury, Picton or call 613476-1811. It’s FREE. vineyard foreMan/Tractor Operator Keint-He Winery, Wellington Full time position, must have good tractor and machinery experience. Email ross@keint-he.ca for more details. we are expanding, hiring full-time experienced auto body repairer/ painter, we offer good pay package including health benefit program. Drop off your resume to 28 Advance Avenue, Napanee or e-mail Rj@babcockcollisionservices.com

business services

RODGER ANDERSON

excavating

SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

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 12 noon

personal

Are you lonely and depressed, well so am I. Need a friend? Just call Morris at 613-399-1824.

MeMoriaMs

clarK, In loving memory of our parents. Sam - October 1992 and Vera - January 2008. We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still. Forever in our hearts Doris, Eleanor, Jim and family

Haennel, Ken. In loving memory of a special brother-in-law and uncle, who passed away January 14, 2013. Never more than a thought away Quietly remembered everyday. Lovingly remembered by The Burford family. tHe gaZette apologiZes for tHe oMission of tHis MeMoriaM in tHe January 15tH edition. McQuaid-In sad and loving memory of my cousin John “Jiggers” who passed away two years ago January 24, 2013. The midnight stars are shinning Upon your silent grave Beneath it sleeps the one we love And the one, we could not save. Always remembered by Arnold and wife Sue.

Giving Hope Today The Salvation Army Picton Community Church and Community and Family Services would like to say a big thank you to all of our donors and volunteers who helped to make the 2014 Christmas campaign a success. Because of your generosity in sharing your time and resources we have been able to meet the needs of our community at Christmas and will be able to continue to do so throughout the coming months. Thank you again and God bless you!

476-6717

education

ever tHougHt about getting your GED? We can help. Visit Prince Edward Learning Centre, Lower Level of the Armoury, Picton or call 613-476-1811. It’s FREE!

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757 lost

Men’s grey suede sheepskin gloves lost around Monday Jan. 12th in Picton. Treasured gift from father. Reward. 613-476-5864.

personal

dear rutH: Not allowed to send your hook. It’s a weapon of terror. Do you need a hand? Sincerely, Fredric.

orsborne, Dorothy. In loving memory of a mother and grandmother, who passed away 24 years ago January 21, 1991. We miss you in so many ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all. Forever loved and always remembered by Les, Jane, Brian, Pam, Ginny, Phil, Patti and all the granchildren. preston, Claude. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who left us suddenly on January 27, 1977. In a quiet country cemetery Where the gentle breezes blow Lies the one we loved so dearly Who left us 38 years ago. Always loved and remembered by wife, Marion, Connie and Larry and families, Vickie and Mike and families, and Lori and Paul and families. stringer, Jean. Jan. 16, 2009. Special years will never return When we were all together But with the love within our hearts You’ll walk with us forever. Always loved by Joanne and families. welsH- In loving memory of Babbs Welsh who passed away January 27th, 2010. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all; And though the years be many or few, They are filled with remembrance of you. In loving memory. Dawn, Dave and family.

cards of tHanKs

613-476-1621

burrows renovations. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613476-7617. cHris walKer Interior painting, Res. 613-476-4636 or 613438-1578. HandyMan service available. Anything you have been putting off. Total renovations. Drywall, painting, flooring. Reliable. Fair price. 613-471-1298. HouseKeeping, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. sHeila brusHey Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021.

MeMoriaMs

The family of Ryan Hennessy would like to thank so many people in the sudden and tragic loss of our cherished and loving son, brother and partner. Thanks to the fire and ambulance personnel and police officers who responded to the collision. To Constables Stewart Smith and Pat Menard for your professionalism and compassion. To Bob Osborne and staff at Whattam Funeral Home for the exceptional care given before, during and after the service. To Gayle and Kerry at Flowers N Such for the beautiful flower arrangements. To family, friends and neighbours who sent cards and numerous messages speaking so kindly of Ryan. To those who brought flowers, donations and food to our home. Thanks to the Kingsley, Prinzen

and Bowerman family for your acts of kindness. Thanks to those who donated to the Loyalist Humane Society and Algonquin College Foundation (Registered Massage Therapy Program) to assist a future student entering college. To Pastor Earl Colton for your prayers and personal tribute to Ryan. To Pastor David Inch for your thoughts, prayers and wonderful service. To Kim Inch for sharing your angelic voice and arrangement of such a special song. To the volunteers who prepared and served food for the reception. Thanks to Sam and staff at the Picton Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic for your support. Ryan was so proud to be a part of your team. To all pallbearers in honouring Ryan. To John Henry MacDonald, Davis Demille and Curtis Bowerman for their amazing eulogies. Thanks to all of Ryan's friends too many to mention. He was so fortunate to have you in his life; especially his cousin Curtis who he had a close friendship with since childhood. Thank you Jenna Sibthorpe for the touching tribute and unconditional love you gave to our son and brother. You are a blessing to our family. Lastly, thank you Ryan for all the love and great memories you gave to us. You made us so proud. Gerald, Anne, Lindsey, Andy & Sydney Hennessy and Jenna Sibthorpe.

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DEATHS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

DEATHS

LINE, Vanessa Leigh

passed away of cancer, in Ottawa, on Friday, January 16, age 48. Beloved daughter and stepdaughter of Richard Line and Elizabeth Cowan of Picton.

LEVERTON, Bettyanne

Lily Ashcroft

Peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at H. J. McFarland Memorial Home, Picton Lily Ascroft (nee Hilton) At the age of 102. Loving mother of Annette Cepon and Walter Ascroft. Caring grandmother of Alison Lewis, Susan (Stevan) Harland, Charlotte (Paul) Budd, Elizabeth (David) Harper, Thomas (Fiona) Ascroft, Katherine Ascroft and Robert Ascroft and her 10 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of H. J. McFarland Home for their loving care. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31 at 11:00 am at the Cressy United Church, Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating. No flowers please, but Memorial Donations to the H. J. McFarland Resident’s Council or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

CARKNER, Leona Ruth

(nee Mulligan) October 10, 1929 – January 14, 2015 Peacefully at Peter D. Clark, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by her husband Edward. Dear mother of Heather (Brian), Deborah (John), Ron (deceased), Steve (Diane) and Sandra (deceased). Dear sister of Ariel Chambers (the late George). Predeceased by her siblings Lloyd (Phyllis) and Naomi (James). Grandmother to Cheryl, Tammy, Jamie, Ryan, Lindsay, and Hanna. Great-grandmother to Justin, Ryan, Cody, and Madison. Spring interment at North Russell Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Peter D. Clark for their exceptional care. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

MARSHALL, Robert David

Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Belleville General Hospital on Monday January 19th, 2015. Bob Marshall of West Lake at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Katherine Minaker. Dear father of Rick (Sheri) of Picton, Sharon Marshall (Bruce) of Whitby, Karen Marshall (Todd) of Picton and Rhonda Thompson (Mike) of Georgetown. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Reyjanne, Brealynne, Zachary, Paige and Devon. Great granddad of Alexander and Riley. Bob will be greatly missed by his step children Christina Brough of Belleville, Nancy Brough (Kim) of Big Island and Gord Brough of Milford. Step granddad of Helena and Lexy Hennessy and his paw kids Picky and Minnow. A Public Visitation will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. By Bob’s request, no service will be held. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

GUERNSEY, Lois Carolyn

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Saturday January 17th, 2015. Lois Guernsey (nee Mowbray), of Athol, formerly of Oakville, at the age of 71. Beloved wife of 51 years of Fred, loved mother of Charles and his wife Angela of Woodstock and Chris and his wife Patricia of Belleville and proud grandma of Justin, Alyssa, Quinn and Carter. Dear sister of Marion Preston, Roy Mowbray, Doris Mather, Harold Mowbray, Ruth Cooper, Pat Mowbray, Nellie Creasy, Joyce Tolley and the late Margaret Gardner and Gladys Thompson. Remembered by her many brothers & sistersin-law, nieces, nephews and friends and her church family at Cherry Valley United Church. Memorial Service will be held at Picton United Church on Friday January 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to Cherry Valley United Church or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cheques only please). Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

(nee Juniper) passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Trent Valley Lodge, Trenton in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Leburn “Bernie” Leverton. Loving mother of George Leverton of West Lake & his late wife Anne, Linda Alkenbrack & her husband Ernie of Brighton and David Leverton & his wife Anne of Courtenay, B.C. Cherished grandmother of Jaime Leverton (Kyle Nichols), Adrian Leverton (Cheryl Maclean), Erin Alkenbrack (Leigh Carvery), Emily Miles (Jay) and Jessica Alkenbrack (Khalid Bashar); greatgrandmother of Ainsley & Isla Nichols; Alistair & Elsie Leverton; Lexis Carvery; Luke and Jack Miles. Dear sister of Jeanette Minaker (Jack), Marilyn Hay (the late Les); and the late Patricia Welsh (late Gord), Bill Juniper (Phyllis), Dorothy Neal (late Bob Thomson and surviving Doug Neal). Visitation will take place at The Burke Funeral Home, 150 Church St, Belleville on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 1 until 2 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Reception at the Funeral Home to follow. Spring Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Picton.

Whattam Funeral Home

Rest in Peace OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the estate of CONDIE, deceased.

GLORIA

All claims against the estate of GLORIA CONDIE, late of the Township of South Marysburgh in the Municipality fo County of Prince Edward County, who died on or about the 24th day of January, 2013 must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 23rd day of February, 2015. Thereafter the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

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

HELP WANTED Executive Director

Funeral Home

Surrounded by his loving family on Sunday January 11th, 2015. Pastor Howard Minaker, of Milford, formerly of Stouffville, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee: Johnson). Precious father of Marilynn and her husband Brock Ferguson of Milford, ON and Ken and his wife Andrea of Cavan, ON. Devoted Granddad of Carter and Hudson Hayden and Brock Jr., Chelsea and Parker Ferguson and his great grandchildren Elle, Tate and Carter. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Pastor Minaker rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Funeral Service was be held in the Chapel on on Thursday January 15th at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Peter Spragg officiated. Interment in Stouffville Cemetery on Wednesday January 21st at 2 p.m. If desired, donations to the Victory Christian Centre or Emmanuel Baptist Church Scholarship Fund would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). The family received friends on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

TINDLEY, Ronald John

Died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness at Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday January 14th, 2014. Missed by his wife Rita of 57 years and his many relatives and friends. Also missed by his furry companions Jeffrey and Oscar. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations in Ron’s name may be made to the Loyalist Humane Society at loyalisthumanesociety.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. whattamfuneralhome.com

Dated: January 22nd, 2015.

Whattam

Reverend Howard Earl Minaker

DEATH

The new Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward (effective April 1, 2015) is seeking an enthusiastic individual, skilled in change management, who will lead the Society in managing the rising tide of dementia, transformational change in the health care sector and the blending of two organizational structures. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, through dynamic leadership, skills and vision, will ensure the delivery of programs and services to our stakeholders, and direct the day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Society’s strategic plan within a new organization. Qualifications: • Minimum post-secondary education in a related field • 5 years of progressive management experience preferably in a non-profit setting • Previous experience working with a Board of Directors and knowledge of governance practices and standards • Demonstrated ability to plan strategically and manage tactically • Familiarity with rural health and social service sector, government agencies and legislative requirements • An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of audiences including clients, caregivers, staff, public and private stakeholders, and colleagues • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written • Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias Please submit a resume and covering letter, detailing salary expectations, by email before or on February 28, 2015 to: laura.hare@alzheimerhpe.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seasonal help wanted (Spring/Summer)

Candidate must possess the following qualifications: • Valid Driver’s license DZ or AZ • Good customer relations skills • Flexibility to work long hours and weekends Duties might include but not limited to: • Driver (truck, forklift, skid steer) • Labour • Fix and repair equipment

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Positions available in Picton & Foxboro Send resumes to:

County Farm Centre Ltd. Attn: Kyle Beatty 38 Cold Storage Road Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Or fax: (613)476-3360 or e-mail: kyle@countyfarmcentre.com

AUCTIONS

MONDAY, JANUARY 26th 1:00 P.M.

Antique, Modern & Collectable Auction Sale at Napanee Lions Hall FEATURING: Settlers Dream Prince Edward County book; floor grates; Folk Art; coins; watches; milk bottle carrier & bottles; duck decoys; wooden wall phone; coke phone; butter bowl; Beattie tub stand; quilts; china & glass; Royal Doultons; Beleck pieces; 3 section glass front bookcase; gate leg & drop leaf tables; single bed (good); loveseat; wing back & recliner rocker; few tools & much much more. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures please go to: www.lambertauctions.ca Next Sale - February 9, Napanee Lions Hall

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST

AT 12:00 NOON RIDGEVUE FARM MILKING COW & BRED HEIFER DISPERSAL FOR DOUG, BRAD & BEV BANNISTER FRANKFORD, ONTARIO AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE From Hwy. 401 at Belleville take Hwy #37 (Exit 544) north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn east & follow to sale site at 1146. This sale features the milking cows and bred heifers from this dairy operation. It consists of purebred and percentage Holstein and Ayrshire cows bred for year round production as well as several bred heifers. Several animals sell recently fresh and/or springing at sale time. This completely AI sired herd is on a regular herd health program with daughters of the popular Holstein & Ayrshire sires. The herd is classified and DHI tested with a current RHA of 180-177-174 BCA with good component tests and an average SCC of 160,000. Approximately 40 head sell. Catalogues will be available on line & at the sale. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

HELP WANTED

MacEwen Petroleum Retail Gas and Convenience Store

Business Opportunity Wellington Area MacEwen Petroleum has a business and franchise opportunity available to aspiring customer-centric business owners in the Wellington area. For more information contact Michel Laframboise 1 888-771-4740 ex: 305 or go to www.macewen.ca.

www.macewen.ca Program Volunteer Co-ordinator

The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association helps seniors live at home and remain independent. Our team is dedicated to enacting Community Care’s Vision “the freedom and dignity of choice; the comfort of home; a passion for volunteers”. We want to talk to you, if you have superior communication skills, and you: • are customer-service oriented • enjoy a fast pace in a changing environment with no two days the same • have a great sense of humour • are highly organized and can sort through competing priorities • carefully tend to the details • understand what motivates volunteers • have strong and proven problem-solving skills • bring experience in administration including bookkeeping and computers • are driven to meet the needs of seniors For a full description of the agency, the job & requirements, and contact information see www.communitycareforseniors.org

To apply: Review this advertisement and the job description. Submit a resume along with a cover letter. The cover letter should explain how you think that you meet the requirements of the position. Send to info@communitycareforseniors.org no later than Friday, January 30, 2015 at 4p.m.

Our recruitment process will follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact Prince Edward Community Care for assistance.

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Deadline this Friday January 23rd... Don’t miss out! Smitty’s Warehouse Operation BEST ST

Babies of 2014! We can’t wait to see the babies born in 2014! Here’s your opportunity to show off those little ones (just a little). We will be publishing our Annual Showcase of Babies on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Just bring in, or email your baby’s colour picture, along with the information below!

BEST PRICE

Andrew and Megan Jocko

Parents’ Names: _______________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________ 267 Main St Picton ON K0K 2T0 Tel: 613-476-3201 e-mail: gazetteclass@bellnet.ca We accept VISA, M/C, AMEX, DEBIT OR CHEQUE

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Proposal to Engage in Renewable Energy Projects under LRP 1 RFP Project Names: AbsoluteLight LP, BrightPark LP, EmittingLight LP, FiniteLight LP, PureLight LP, SuperLight LP, SpringLight LP solar power projects

Project Locations: AbsoluteLight LP

Pt Lt 59 Con 1 West of Green Point Sophiasburg Pt 2 47R6768; Prince Edward; Except 417 feet from road center and across the property; minus the road allowance

BrightPark LP

Part Lot 119, RCP 26 Hallowell Pt 1 47R3668 except Pt 1 on Plan 47R5627; Prince Edward

EmittingLight LP

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Peewee Kings sweep Lindsay

The Prince Edward County Peewee AE Kings made short work of the Lindsay Muskies in the first round round of the OMHA playdowns, winning all three games this past weekend and sweeping the series. In Game 1 in Wellington Friday night, the Kings rolled over the Muskies easily with an 11-0 win. Goalie Noah Tripp-MacDonald kept his net clear of rubber posting a shut-out while centre-man Connor Verhoog filled Lindsay's net with five goals. Other goals came from Brady Lane (two) Justin Crowe (two) Wyatt Slade and Case McFarland with a goal each and assists by Parker Mattis, Owen Norton, Ford FacetteGrondin and Austin Bryans. In Lindsay on Saturday the Kings found themselves in trouble after two periods when the Muskies took a 3-1 lead heading into the third period. The Kings scored five unanswered goals in the third period to steal a 6-3 win. Game 3 was back at home in Wellington on Sunday with the Kings posting a 7-0 victory, effectively squishing the Fish in straight games. The Scotiabank Kings take the rivals Port Hope Phantoms in round two. Staff

J. H. Anderson 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.

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Jan. 29 - Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association - Quinte Local Tyendinga Recreational Hall, Shannonville. 8:30am-3:30m. Each year, the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association (OMSPA) holds local winter information days for area producers. The agenda for each meeting includes an OMAFRA presentation on maple-related activities (e.g. Food Safety Monitoring) during the past year, and information regarding other Foods of Plant Origin programs. Upwards of 1,000 maple producers attended the eleven sessions in January/February 2014. Feb. 10 - Eastern Ontario Crop Conference, North Grenville Municipal Centre, Kemptville. 8:30 am to 5 pm. Contact: 613-258-8295. Pre-register by Jan 30 save $10 and an additional $5 for OSCIA members

Feb. 12 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com Feb. 12 - Quinte Farm Trade Show, Knights of Columbus Hall, Trenton, 9am to 4pm. Speakers: - Dick Rogers, Bayer andJack Rodenburg, Dairylogix

Mar. 4 & 11 - Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Belleville, 10am – 3pm. Producers are invited to attend free EFP (Fourth Edition) Workshops to learn more about: Best management practices. Develop an action plan for their farm. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities. For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org

Mar. 18 & 25 - Growing Your Farm Profits – Workshop, Napanee, 10am – 3pm. Start the business planning process by attending this Free two-day interactive workshop. You will: Assess business management practices. Determine priorities and key goals. Learn about cost-share funding opportunities.For more information and to register visit www.ontariosoilcrop.org Mar. 27 - The Ontario Farmland Trust’s Annual Farmland Forum will be held in the Peterborough area for the first time in the spring of 2015. OFT’s mission is “to protect and preserve Ontario’s farmlands and associated agricultural, natural and cultural features of the countryside through direct land securement, stewardship, policy research and eduvation for the benefit of Ontarians today and in future gemerations”. Farmers, land use planners and others are invited to discuss topical issues related to the protection of Ontario’s farmland. For more information visit www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

Tyke Select Kings capture tournament win in Marmora in overtime

The Beatty Seeds Tyke Select squad scored a tournament win Saturday in Marmora, downing the Highland Storm 5-4 in overtime. Kings coach Tod Lavender said it was good to get the players together in a tournament setting away form their normal grind of practices and exhibition games. “You could really see them come together and start to work and understand their roles on the ice,” he said. Undefeated through the preliminary round where they downed Stirling and Newcastle, the Kings matched up with the Storm in the A finals.

The Kings managed to get scoring from Mitchell Sills, Jackson Payne, Theo Lavender and Griffin Lavender and led the Storm 4-2 in the third period. But the Kings faced some adversity in the late going as Ty Rupnow, son of former Wellington Duke Mike Rupnow, scored two goals late to send the contest to overtime. The Kings hopes of securing the win looked out of reach as they were forced to play a portion of the extra period shorthanded. With Rupnow bearing down and the game on his stick, Kings defender Kallen Van Cott made a great play to knock the puck away from

the sniper and put it to a safe area in the Kings corner. “How he kept his feet moving and underneath him to keep pace with Rupnow, I'll never know but Kallen made a great play that saved us,” Lavender said. Van Cott cleared the Kings zone and the effort found a streaking Sills who broke in on the Storm net and

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That was as close as they would come as Georgetown potted an empty netter in the late going to make it a 6-4 final. “I felt we were right there with them,” Abrams said “Hats off to them, they wanted it, they made some adjustments when it was 3-1 and they came back on us.” The next day Wellington took to the ice in Whitby and the hosts stormed out to a 3-0 lead through the opening period. Wellington put the locks on Whitby in the second and limited them to four shots on goal and looked to be mounting a comeback in the third when Luc Brown potted his 10th of the season inside the first five minutes of play. But it was not to be as Whitby restored a three-goal margin a couple of minutes later. Panetta would pop his second goal in as many games to make it 4-2 but the Fury benefitted from some late bounces and scored four goals against a deflated Wellington squad in the final six minutes of action. Abrams wasn't using the fact the club played 180 minutes of hockey in less than 48 hours as an excuse for the lopsided loss. “I felt we were there for the majority of the game,” he added. Wellington's win Friday night was a bright spot in the troika of contests this weekend but it was a wild and wacky affair at venerable St. Mike's Arena. Wellington got off to a terrible start, giving up a pair in the first three minutes only to have St. Amand find Griffin McCarty at 5:18 to cut the lead in half. The Buzzers restored the two-goal spread just 30 seconds later thanks to Bron

Loiselle but Wellington's top offensive players in Abbott Girduckis and Joe McKeown each lit the lamp in the second half of the first to make 3-3 after 20 minutes. After a wild first, St. Mike's had the only marker in the second, setting the stage for a wild opening five minutes in the final stanza. Down 4-3, Wellington struck for three goals in a span of 95 seconds to put them ahead for good. First, Mckeown was set up by Girduckis at 4:11 to tie it at 4-4. Just 40 seconds later, it was Will Cook taking a St. Mike's turnover and potting one behind George Argiropoulos. The gaffe by the St. Mike's goalie led to his removal but Wellington didn't take mercy on Buzzer replacement Mark Manolesu as a sprawling Marco Azzano scored on the first shot the new netminder faced to make it 6-4. Troy Oakley would make it an interesting finish, scoring with just over five minutes left but Wellington hung on for the 6-5 win. Wellington hosts Trenton Friday and Orangeville Sunday.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015

MILFORD WINTER CARNIVAL Saturday, January 31, 2015

Sponsored by the South Marysburgh Recreation Board Weather Day - Sunday, February 1, 2015 Milford Town Hall Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am - 11:00 am Adults $7.00 Children (10 and under) $3.00 Mill Pond (or Fairgrounds) Winter Activities 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Free Hot Chocolate & Hot Dogs Free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

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Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21407057

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THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635

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Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21404129

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PICTON VICTORIAN Located on Jane Street in Picton’s much admired neighboturhood, within easy walking distance to all Picton’s amenities. Features lots of original character along with updated windows, wiring, plumbing & new roof. Offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, den, kitchen & family room plus lots of outdoor living space & fenced yard. $430,000 MLS QR21500487

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Three bedroom solid brick century home on a quiet street in Picton. Many original features including hardwood flooring, baseboard, trim, doors, and staircase. Plus a third floor attic/loft space, perfect for artist studio, children`s playroom or office. All on a nicely landscaped lot with single detached garage. Lots of space and possibilities. $310,000 MLS QR21407339

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UNIQUE TURN OF THE CENTURY ROW HOUSE Live in one side and rent out the other, great potential and location for a studio, gallery or weekly rental. 4 bdrm and 4 pc bath unit plus a 3 bdrm 2 bath unit. Small separately entranced workshop. Quick closing available. MLS QR21406991 Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

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MORRISON POINT $165,000 Private waterfront lot on Smith's Bay which already has a 2 car garage with insulated workshop on site. Beautiful woods, winding entrance, natural surroundings. MLS®QR21500396 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Representative 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

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33 LEWISVILLE DR. Fabulous cottage at the water`s edge! Just minutes from Wellington, this is a lovely spot on a quiet lane. 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Spacious great room with lots of windows and a fireplace nook. Walkouts from almost every room to the spacious deck. Limestone shoreline is great for swimming or just watch the waves roll in! New pine flooring. Views of the Sandbanks beach and West Lake dunes. Double garage has space for a workshop and a brand new roof! Garden shed. Updated wiring, new windows and insulated doors plus new septic fall 2014. Great views from sunrise to sunset! $497,000 MLS QR21500273

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11807 LOYALIST PARKWAY, PICTON Newly renovated bungalow on prestigious Glenora Road. Modern design throughout. All new flooring travetine and high grade laminate. New fixtures. Appliances included. Open concept kitchen & living room. Large walk-in closets. Beautiful backyard. Quick possession! Large 30+ foot deck in front. New 23 x 12 deck in back. 31 x 8 patio. Attached one car garage. New board & batten vinyl siding. Attention boaters - public boat launch 1km away. MLS QR21500153

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ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581

CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm. Close to all amenities. Asking $162,900 MLS® QR21403624

OLDER RENOVATED HOME Municipal water, village of Consecon. Immaculate inside, totally renovated. Lg country kitchen, woodstove, lots of cupboards, island. Separate living room, lg 3 pc bath, 2 bedrms upstairs, small office area, loft in second bedrm. Detached 1 1/2 car garage, outbuilding could be used as workshop or small bunkie, 20x20 3rd building. Lg 2+ acre property, great for young entrepreneur for home occupation. Call to view. Asking $199,900 MLS® QR21404242

WHARF ST. WELLINGTON Commercial building features on second level 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx. 1700 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, bakery, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape. Subject to severance. Asking $379,000 MLS® 2134612

80 MAPLE ST. WELLINGTON 4.57 acres of land, large industrial building on site. All municipal services in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great development property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617

EXECUTIVE HOME Lg lot, upscale subdivision in Wellington. Open concept family rm / kitchen / eating area, separate living rm / dining rm. Main floor master bedrm, ensuite, walkin closet. 2 pc bath, laundry on main floor, inside entrance to 2 car garage. 2nd level has 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement, rough in for bath. Call on this one. Asking $389,900 MLS® QR21407050

FOR LEASE

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Walk to downtown, close to churches & shopping. 2 bedrm condo. Lg living rm & kitchen, laundry rm, 4 pc bath, patio area. Gas heat, central air. Suitable for older couple or single person. References required. First & last months rent. Pay own utilities. $1,000 per month Call for more details.

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THIS PROPERTY IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT Lots of parking, 1.3 acre parcel lends itself to some serious development. All pieces in core area of town. 8500 sq ft solid building, Main St access. 3000 sq ft building - 1700 commercial & 3 bedrm completely renovated apt, Wharf St. access. Separate lot backs onto Niles St. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

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PICTON Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Needs some redecorating. Approx 800 sq ft, 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, new oil furnace & tank. Paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649

GLENORA ROAD Close to Picton, municipal water at lot line. View of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of 100’ x 200’ lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $114,500 MLS® 2133769 MAIN ST. WELLINGTON Core Business area. Property with lg solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced lot, potential galore. Great opportunity with income development. Subject to severance. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611

WATERFRONT BEEF FARM 95+ acre farm with pond & woods 2 acre Waterfront Lot on Lake Ontario 7+ acres, stream, on the Bay of Quinte Level Waterfront lot with amazing views Level Waterfront lot with shore well 65+ acres mature bush lot ready to log 12.5 acres, mature trees, stream, well 12.5 acres, mature trees, stream, well

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Your home is your castle. Your sanctuary. Probably your largest investment. It can also be your solution to consolidating, and reducing or eliminating your other debt such as credit cards and car loans. The value of your home minus your mortgage balance equals your equity. For example, if you paid $200,000 for your home and your mortgage balance is $120,000, your equity is $80,000 and you can potentially use some of that equity to pay off some or all of your other debts and often at much lower interest rates. Consolidating your debt into one payment will also free up cash flow for other things such as saving for retirement, a future purchase etc. Canadians continue to pile on debt and now collectively owe more than $1.5 trillion, according to the latest figures from Equifax Canada. Setting mortgage debt aside for a moment, the average debt held by Canadians stands at

South Bay. 155 acres total: 100 acres good work land, 67 acres (tiled), 1300` frontage on Black River. 40 acres of woods. $895,000 MLS QR21405931 Bill Rorabeck

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY FARM

Great value, location, back yard. $119,900 MLS QR21405505 Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810 www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma

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Custom built home. Main floor bedroom/bathroom. Close to amenities. $289,000 MLS QR21404239 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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67 acres, near established vineyards. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, three door 24` x 30` garage. $485,000 MLS QR21404905 Bill Rorabeck

2+ ACRE WATERFRONT LOT

On Milford Mill Pond. Sloping, southern exposure lot. Shore well and foundation already installed. Driveway installed and hydro available. $149,000 QR21406344 Gary Morden

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JASON YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

JOY HUMPHREY Broker 613-849-5999

PAT BENSONMOORE Sales Rep. 613-849-8501

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CLASSIC COUNTRY HOME

Spacious cottage style home on a lovely lot overlooking Mill Pond, moments from Milford. $259,000 MLS QR21404837 Bill Rorabeck

`THE GILLESPIE HOUSE’

4 ACRE LOT

KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100

Frontage on 2 roads. Central location, lot lends itself to home set back on lot. $74,900 MLS QR21405195 Steve Sensenstein

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Century home with front & back staircases. Many original features. Great Picton location! $264,900 MLS QR21407516 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

How do I consolidate my debt? 1. Begin by understanding where you stand with your home and mortgage. Approximately, what is the current value of your home? What is the current balance of your mortgage? What are your monthly payments? When is your mortgage up for renewal and what is the balance at renewal time? And what is the interest rate? If you are in the 3rd or 4th year of a 5 year term, chances are your interest rate is higher than interest rates for the same term today. 2. Calculate your current home equity by using the approximate value of your home and deducting your current mortgage balance. A general guideline is to allow you to access up to 80% of your home’s value. There are options if more is required. 3. Next, look at your other debt such as credit cards, lines of credit, car loans, student loans,

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loans for motorcycle, snowmobile etc. Know the current balance, monthly payment and interest rate for each. 4. Get advice from a Mortgage professional. They have access to multiple lenders, lower interest rates and a network of professionals such as Financial planners, Estate planners they can refer to. They can also meet with you in the comfort of your own home/castle. Banks often have stricter guidelines and are limited to their own financial products. 5. After talking to A Mortgage professional they will help you choose the right option for your circumstances. You could consolidate some or all of your debt into your current mortgage and have just one payment. You may also decide on a Home Equity Line of Credit or a Home Equity loan. Everyone is dealing with a different set of circumstances and must determine which is best for them. Do not hesitate to ask for help with this. It’s a big decision and potentially a life changing one. You will not be judged. You will be supported. 6. Pay off your debt with the money you received and plan what you will do with the extra cash flow from having, ideally, just one or maybe two payments overall. 7. Relax and enjoy the peace of mind.

$20,891. Equifax said the increase in consumer demand for new credit has been driven mainly by credit card and auto credit inquiries. According to a recent bank poll, paying down debt continues to be a high priority for Canadians. 22 per cent of those polled said debt repayment is their top financial priority for 2015, up from 16 per cent a year ago. The poll also found that debt repayment is becoming increasingly important to Canadians who are nearing retirement age, with 31 per cent of those aged 45-54 saying debt repayment is their top priority. They are not mutually exclusive and you can pay down debt and save for the future at the same time.

Good value, no car required. All conveniences are within walking distance. $147,000 NEW PRICE Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey

As described in the County`s Heritage register `The Gillespie house is typical of the finer urban dwellings of the 1880`s`. For the 21st Century, it lends itself to adaptation as commercial, residential or hospitality opportunities. $459,000 MLS QR21407605 Bill Rorabeck

Fully renovated, 2 bedroom post & beam, 900 sq ft. Easily accessible with elevator access. $154,900 QR21405925 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile

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39 HILLLOCATION, STREET, PICTON LOCATION, LOCATION $289,000PICTON 39 HILL STREET, FOR SALE – $279,000

What to look for in an investment property

Historically, the appreciation rate for real estate is very strong. Even when the housing market declines, long-term investors in real estate can rest easy knowing that property values tend to rebound rather quickly, rewarding patient investors in the process. Looking at real estate as a long-term investment is just one way approach a potential investment property. The following are a few additional considerations prospective investors should contemplate before buying an investment property.

Location

Many people are familiar with the real estate industry axiom, “location, location, location!” When buying an investment property, location is everything. A great location should outweigh your own personal feelings about the home, especially if you do not intend to live at the property. You will likely define a great location for an investment property differently than you would a property you intend to live in, so don’t let your own desires in a home cloud your judgement when choosing an investment property. Properties in safe neighborhoods that boast good schools and offer easy access to public transportation tend to make great investment properties.

Décor

Décor is another thing to con-

sider when looking for an investment property. If you don’t plan to reside in the property, your opinion of the décor should not carry much weight. When viewing a property, try to imagine how much it might appeal to prospective tenants. Quirky properties typically do not appeal to as many prospective tenants as properties whose décor are similar to other homes in the area. Though you might find a tenant who prefers properties with unique interiors, a property that appeals to as many prospective tenants as possible often makes for a better investment and a lot less stress when the time comes to find tenants.

Condition

The condition of the property also must be considered before buying an investment property. Some investors want a fixerupper, while others prefer turnkey properties that won’t require any elbow grease. The former type of property likely won’t cost as much as a fully renovated property, but those cost savings might be lost when it’s time to renovate. Find a property that’s in the type of condition you’re comfortable with. If you decide to go with a fixer-upper, learn the cost of your potential projects before submitting an offer.

Cost

Real estate makes a great in-

vestment, but don’t go overboard when buying an investment property. Before making an offer on a property, research rents in the area and the cost of insurance in that particular neighborhood. You want a property that essentially pays for itself, so make sure the rent you’re likely to collect is enough to cover your monthly costs, including the mortgage on the property, insurance and the costs associated with managing and maintaining the property. Real estate investors often reap great rewards when selling their properties. But it’s still important for potential investors to consider a host of factors before investing in a property. - MCC

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Stylish, bright, upgraded 2/3 bdrm, spacious & finished full basement; Stylish, smartly bright, upgraded 2/3 bdrm, spacious and Photos Kijiji ‘bonus’ 613-476-4101 smartly on finished basement; a very special location! DAILY OPEN HOUSES: Week days - 1 to 6 & Weekends – noon to 5 Appointments welcome 613-476-4101

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Quinte Ltd., Brokerage

106 North Front St, Belleville ON

346 MAIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD

2 storey century home with amazing 2 storey carriage house. Modern updated kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, generous foyer with stained glass at landing of 4` wide staircase. Three season sun room. Many main floor rooms have decorative tin ceilings in excellent condition. Lot 142` frontage with 3/4 acre treed setting. Trisha Romance was inspired by this type of home. This is your chance! Listed at $595,000 MLS QR21500222

Elizabeth Crombie TOWN BEAUTY

$459,000 This property boasts a spacious lot in town on a knoll with tall pine trees and a long walkway to the full front verandah. The dramatic home construction has a centre hall plan with spacious living and dining rooms on each side. Arched doorways, high ceilings, hardwood floors and 2 fireplaces all add to the ambience of this fine home. MLS®2133812

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PAINTED LADY

$549,000 A century old farmhouse once known as the Kelly Place sits close to the road but you would never know it! Step inside the spacious bright front foyer and you are transformed into a comfortable century home that has more space than you could imagine possible. Local field stones accent the wood stove in the cozy family room. This casually elegant home is a testament to great structure and space. MLS®2141405

104 Main Street, Picton

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CLASS ACT

$675,000 High quality, elegant home built c 1865 reflects the fashion of this time with protruding central bay as the front entrance & excellent decorative woodwork. Also the Greek Revival trim with Italianate style windows is unusual for a Victorian home. Research has shown that this home was built by hand & major renovations during the 70's revealed a bake oven and fireplace that had been sealed away for many years. MLS®2111566

C1880 BRICK HOME

$519,500 With all the charm and character of its era there is so much to appreciate with this fine home. Over 3,000 sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths located in village close to beaches. Private back yard with kidney shape pool, deck and natural pond. MLS®QR21500263

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UPSCALE

$499,000 Polished yet welcome ambience in this upscale townhome. Walk to all amenities in downtown Picton. Heritage inspired architecture on 3 floors with an elevator. High efficiency building with solar supplemented hot water in floor heating and many more desirable features. MLS®2106310

SCENIC WATERFRONT

$134,900 Your opportunity to own 300 feet of waterfront on a quiet road near the tip of Point Pleasant with panoramic views of Adolphus Reach. Pebble beach is tucked in among mature trees offering the utmost in privacy. MLS®QR21406325

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT

$325,000 Great central location one block behind Main with great parking lot close by. Previously used by one lawyer this building could house several offices. 3 car attached garage with private back yard. MLS®2117594

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OUR GALLERY OF HOMES

SUPPORTING PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HOSPITAL WITH EVERY SALE

$385,000 Great Picton neighbourhood lots of privacy

$479,000 ICF Construction – 3 bay garage, 5.8 acres of complete privacy QR21500335

$279,000 Pastoral Setting for 3 bedroom farmhouse with out buildings QR21500371

$359,000 Executive style home with granite counters QR21407366

$789,000 Custom built home with beautiful waterfront QR21500407

$699,000 Bungalow with panoramic water views of Smith’s Bay from the moment you step in!

$485,000 Dog Kennel Business Opportunity For Sale QR21407486/7488

$179,000 Priced to Sell – updated country living QR21405909

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COUNTY ROAD 4 – convenient to Picton & Belleville. Ideal family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main floor master bedroom & laundry plus finished basement. Natural gas heating plus woodstove. Features a detached 1300 sq. ft. insulated work shop. $375,000 MLS QR21500369

MORRISON POINT RD. – Approx. 2.75 acres with over 400 ft. of road frontage. This charming home was built in the 1870’s & features many spacious rooms including a studio/workspace with outside access. Outside there is a huge 2 bay shop & garage as well as another garage with a loft. Ideal for Bed & Breakfast or Artist’s Studio & Gallery. $389,000 MLS QR21406216

Pt Lt 21 Cty Rd 20 Level, south facing 2 acre, waterview building lot with well in place. Just 5 mins west of Wellington on beautiful Huyck`s Pt Rd. $125,000

PICTON – Located close the Harbour, this spacious home offers a main floor bedroom & bath plus 2 bedrooms & bath upstairs, family room with walk out to a huge deck. a full, high basement opening out to a garage & huge storage area under the deck. Asking $225,000 but offers invited. MLS QR21405160

BLOOMFIELD – Centrally located in Prince Edward County in the booming Village of Bloomfield. Currently set up as an Artisan Bakery/Café/Restaurant with residence upstairs on a good-sized lot with staff parking. Would also suit several small retail units. Call us for more information. $450,000 MLS QR21500082

115 Richardson Rd Exceptional Water View Lot with RIGHT OF WAY to Hayward Long Reach (Bay PT LT 18 ARTHUR RD of Quinte) offering some of the best fishing in the world. Ten minutes south of 401 and ten minutes 200 plus acres of vacant land includes 145 from Picton. Well has return flow of 7 gallons per acres of workland. 2050 ft of west facing Lake Ontario waterfront. $3,500,000 minute. $115,000

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Stunning 3.7 Acre waterfront building lot on Lake Ontario. Build your dream home on this private lot located just 5 mins west of Wellington and 25 mins south of the 401. $300,000

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Ken Arseneault Sales Representative Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, is pleased to announce that Ken Arseneault has joined the Brokerage’s Picton office.

1.5 story older home on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. Open main floor with enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard. 2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $160,000 MLS QR21500272 Gail Forcht*

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Ken grew up in the Quinte Region and has extensive knowledge of Belleville and the surrounding area and will make a great addition to our team.

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This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a newer home, with the balance of a Tarion Warranty, at a completely affordable price. Includes all newer appliances, window coverings, and even has central air conditioning. Features a fully fenced yard with storage shed. You don`t need to compromise quality for price. $177,900 MLS QR21500064 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features intact, recent renovation updated this home to realize it’s full potential. Lower unit has 2 bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, family room with dining, and a more formal living room. Bright windows and views of the yard complement the space. The upper unit is drenched in sunshine through the many bright windows and features a large washroom, spacious bedrooms and living room, and kitchen. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities. $235,000 MLS QR21500313 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Main floor boasts an open concept kitchen/dining/living room. All the amenities you would expect are included, appliances and window coverings. 3 bedrooms, good sizes, nice windows. Finished basement, lots of light, great extension of the rest of the house. Main floor den/hobby room, perfect for office or artist’s studio. 2 car garage with full workshop in one half. Hardwood flooring throughout, newer roof and windows. Raised deck offers access from the dining room. $265,000 MLS QR21500158 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Looking for the ideal location for your new home? Then this spectacular 2.9 acre waterfront lot located on the protected waters of Prinyers Cove is your destination. A level clearing amongst the hardwoods is the perfect spot for new construction. The 300 feet of shoreline will allow you to enjoy any type of water sports. Please note that the seller (Architectural Technician) is available to assist in designing your new home if you wish! $289,000 MLS QR21500381 Peter Lynch**

Fabulous Location on a double lot! 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, wrap-around covered verandah. Open 2-storey great room, wood-burning fireplace, walls of windows. Main floor master with ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Bright, airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to front verandah and back deck. Waterviews over the reach. New double garage with space for a workshop. This home feels new. Move in as soon as you want. Walk to the residents` beach and boat launch. $325,000 MLS QR21406892 Gail Forcht**

Stately renovated 4 bedroom home, gorgeous in-town lot. Plenty of room for guests & entertaining, large principal rooms, central air. 3rd level Master oasis, fireplace, balcony, skylights, ensuite, soaker tub, separate shower, heated floors. 9' ceilings throughout. 2nd floor laundry doubles as guest room. Full-height basement for dry storage, workshop or hobbies, wide staircase for easy access to backyard. Big country kitchen, granite counters, solid wood cabinets, wainscotting, room for a family table. Crown moulding, high baseboards, plenty of original character. Freshly painted exterior trim & decks - private garden, screenedin front porch. Walk to everything in town. Perfect for B&B or home-business. Paved drive plus space for 3 cars. Garden shed has electricity. $398,500 QR21407154 Gail Forcht**

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 10year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks, and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time home! $499,000 MLS QR21407500 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room! Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401! Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.4 acres waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located just minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the many charms of the County! $265,000 MLS QR21405274 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

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Stunning Victorian brick home on 2.4 acres. Refinished pine floors, tall ceilings, original mouldings and headboard. Updated electrical throughout plus new kitchen, drywall, bath paint and some newer windows. Fabulous red barn with metal roof plus 3 bay drive shed. Double attached garage with inside entry through great storage/mudroom. Large country www.homeinthecounty.com

Architecturally designed waterfront home, private estate setting. Board & Batten freshly stained, new red metal roof. 3 gables on water side create feeling of a French Chateau. Open concept main level, floor-to-ceiling windows, walkouts to spacious new composite deck. Wood-burning fireplace. Terra cotta Spanish tile floors on main & lower. 2 sunrooms off each end of great room - sunny dining room, a perfect place to curl up with a book & watch the sunset over the water. Pine floors on 2nd level. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. New furnace, hot water heater, water system (pressure tank, softener, filter, UV). Skylights in master ensuite & stairwell. Large trees line drive, fantastic privacy. Oak, Maple, Birch, Catalpa, more. Perennial flower beds. Walk to the water`s edge, level beach, great for swimming! Double garage, covered breezeway. $778,000 MLS QR2150006 Gail Forcht**

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Peter Lynch

Betty Burns

Office Manager

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Sales Representative

Duane Russell Broker

Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile work, incredible chef`s dream kitchen with huge walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic working island and a great desk area all topped with Quartz counters. Huge maintenance free composite veranda plus a covered patio. Incredible master suite complete with 5 piece ensuite and a dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating and cental air, R60 insulation (Arxx). The 70 acre property is a magical private oasis of wildlife with a seasonal creek, rolling hills and limestone with trails to tour the forest and meadows, fruit trees and even concord grapes! $799,999 MLS QR21407423 Gail Forcht**

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MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Broker of Record

Sarah Scott

Development opportunity in downtown Picton. Over an acre of land on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Full town services to the three lots. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision! $975,000 MLS QR21500232 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis** www.countyteam.com

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Kapches

LLB, President & CEO

Richard LLB Stewart

Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Exquisite waterfront property on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County. Private serene setting, beautiful gardens & landscaping, deck on the water! Indoor pool, 2 level great room, wood burning fireplace, tranquil solarium/lanai overlooking the sunsets across the Bay of Quinte. Master bedroom, ensuite, fireplace, view. 3 car attached garage, detached 3 car garage. 5 bedrooms. Updated mechanical. Min from Belleville & all Prince Edward County has to offer! $1,100,000 MLS 2142796 Peter Lynch*

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Darlene Eldridge

Gail Forcht

Lori Slik

Kate Vader

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Liz Jones

Jim Wait

Shannon Warr-Hunter

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Take a leadership role on a work assignment, Aries. If your interest in work has been waning of late, a more active role may help you change your perspective. TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Taurus, there is nothing you cannot accomplish this week. The sky is the limit in terms of your potential. All you need to do is focus your energy on a particular task. GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Let something that's been bugging you cool off for the time being, Gemini. There's plenty of time to revisit the situation later, and you will be glad you took some time away. CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) You're willing to give a loved one the benefit of the doubt when that person makes a proposal that seems to come out of nowhere. Your patience will be appreciated. LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Expect to be surprised by good news, Leo. Share your good fortune with others this week, and you will realize the good news will prove even more enjoyable. VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) You may benefit from a change of scenery, Virgo. If you have the time, book a getaway to an exotic locale and make the most of this time to rest, relax and recharge.

LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) Libra, rest assured that a broken heart or bruised ego will not last too long. There are big changes ahead in your personal or professional life, so keep your eyes open. SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) Taking charge comes naturally to you, Scorpio. In fact, you thrive in this role. But this week you may have to play second fiddle for the good of the team. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) You seem to be operating on auto-pilot this week, Sagittarius. Your routine has become so ingrained that things are automatic. Make a few minor changes to liven things up. CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Spend the week in as much quiet contemplation as you can manage, Capricorn. You have a few big questions to work out and can only think when you have private time. AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Aquarius, dissatisfaction at work has you wondering if things would be different elsewhere. Sometimes a change of attitude can give you an entirely new perspective. PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) Pisces, a loved one comes to you seeking guidance this week, but don't be bummed if they ultimately do not heed your advice.

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HOMEFINDER

NEW LISTING

Exceptionally private beautiful log home facing south looking over your very private 550 ft. beach on Lake Ontario. The large balcony allows for great views and veronicanorton@bellnet.ca entertaining. This 65 acre parcel allows you to roam & view local wildlife on your own property. $1,150,000 MLS 2141190 Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456

429 PRINYERS COVE Boaters Paradise! Deep water off rebuilt 48` wharf/dock. Spacious Backsplit Home boasts 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fabulous vaulted ceiling in Great Room with stunning stone fireplace - Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom and decks off the main living area overlooking the water. Bright and open Office/Library above the great room. main floor laundry. Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Lower level offers two big bright bedrooms, a full bath, workshop, utility/storage and cold room plus a great family or SHANNON WARRroom with wood stove, indoor endless pool with walkout to HUNTER, Sales Rep a patio and the waterfront. Very well-built and maintained Office: 613-471-1708 home - commercial grade windows and doors, double Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com attached garage with inside entry, maintenance-free brick exterior. Recent upgrades include Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis. Paved circular drive. Great community. $696,000 MLS QR21500503

This 22 year old home features large eat in kitchen and open concept living room/dining room with great views of the bay. Brand new hardwood and tile floors have been installed, for a carpet free home, with a fresh paint job throughout for an updated look. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make this a great family home, with easy commute HUGH JACKSON, Broker to the 401 or 15 minutes from the town of Picton. 613-476-5026 The full basement is completely open and ready for TRACEY DICKSON, you to finish however you like. The walkout baseSales Rep ment also makes for easy access to the waterfront 613-403-7690 and boat launch. The 2 car attached garage is a bonus but the even bigger bonus is the separate storage area in the basement where you can store your boat, another car or your lawn equipment. Call LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* today for your viewing. $429,900 MLS QR21407039 *INDEPENDENTLY

Call RON NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

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619 SOUTH BIG ISLAND ROAD $599,000 Renovated red brick farmhouse with inground pool heated and fenced, gazebo and workshop. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and detached garage. Newer windows and doors. MLS®QR21500420

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

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

Fabulous home on a great street in a lovely town! Move in and relax! This home is ready for the next family...vaulted ceiling in the cozy family room leads up to your dining room and kitchen, all open and perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Large master suite, main bath and additional bedroom round out the main floor. Big and bright recroom on the lower level with a 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. Attached garage with inside entry, cute deck off the kitchen to sit and relax. Quick close available! $279,000 MLS QR21407447

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NEW PRICE

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

WATERFRONT

1800 CTY RD 15 NORTHPORT ROAD $625,000 Waterfront retreat property with 12 + acres of privacy. Great location close to 401 on Bay of Quinte. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and detached garage. See listing for list of inclusions. MLS®2133542

Call Connie Gallagher, Sales Rep, for your FREE Market Evaluation of your Home TODAY! (613) 476-7800

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