Picton Gazette January 26, 2017

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passion inspired PELC spotlights its LEARNING students’ craft cider industry LEGACY Howes’ successes

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Ministry recognizes need to build new hospital in Picton JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

DOORS OPEN Foreground, from left, Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff, Brooke Roche, Jake Holmes, and United Way of Hastings and Prince Edward community engagement director Brandi Hodge officially cut the ribbon on the Prince Edward County Youth Centre Monday. The facility, run by the Recreation Outreach Centre will be open after school four days a week with programming for youth 12-18. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Centre officially open for youth programming, drop-ins Community steps forward to support Recreation Outreach Centre’s vision for younger generation ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A group of teenage girls sat in a circle, singing in harmony to contemporary songs while reading lyrics on a big-screen television, connected to an iPhone. A few steps away the familiar thwacks of a pool cue on ball were heard over sounds of laughter, while a young boy danced to the images produced by a Wii video game.

A community of area youth has found a comfortable place

to spend their time after-school.

For a few hours, Monday, their space was invaded by donors, dignitaries, and well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the new Prince Edward County Youth Centre on Main Street just past the Town Hill.

For a few months, members of the Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC) have had the doors open at the youth centre as they’ve learned from young people exactly what they want in their own hangout space. At the same time, they’ve been

hard at work soliciting funding to bring vision to reality. That night, they shared their successes.

“After three years of looking for space and having a vision for a centre downtown, it is now a reality. We did it. Today, we celebrate the official opening of our youth centre,” said ROC executive director Darlene Thompson.

“But we did not build this on our own. We are so grateful for the support from our community and everyone who helped make this possible.”

The ROC received an initial $30,000 grant from the United Way of Quinte last year to launch the centre, providing one year of funding support.

Since, County councillors voted to allocate an additional $50,000 from its 2017 budget for operations. In between, a number of individuals, businesses and service clubs have stepped in to provide fixtures, appliances, and services.

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The approval provides project partners the green light to move forward in the next stage in the process required by the ministry to build a new hospital.

This approval by the provincial health body essentially means a new hospital will be coming to Prince Edward County.

While exactly what the facility will look like, where it will be located and when it will open are details that some are offering opinion on, they're elements requiring examination, forethought, negotiation and planning long before a shovel enters the ground.

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And as many positive outlooks as there were towards a new PECMH, there were plenty of doubters, skeptics and naysayers steadfast in their belief that a bureaucratic boogeyman was lurking behind the very next corner, surely ready to squash the health-care hopes and dreams of this community.

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Grant Howes fondly remembered for his passion, leadership after turning family orchard in Waupoos into culinary destination ahead of county’s wine boom

Cider pioneer’s belief in his craft inspired growth of industry across Ontario ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Grant Howes is proof you can come home again and succeed — if you believe and if you work.

This week, the province’s cider industry and many friends from Prince Edward County and beyond are mourning the passing of a pioneer they say inspired the explosion of popularity for the apple beverage as the “grandfather of Ontario cider” died of a heart attack in his sleep Friday night at age 60.

Thomas Wilson, the chair of the Ontario Craft Cider Association called Howes a true legend.

“Grant was an inspiration to every cider maker in Ontario,” Wilson said in a statement online.

“He had the vision and tenacity to start making and selling cider in Ontario long before any of us joined him on that journey.”

In the early 1990s while working in the finance industry in British Columbia, Howes learned about cider on Vancouver Island.

He was convinced it could be a profitable venture for his family

orchard in Waupoos.

By 1995, Howes had started making trips back to Ontario so he could experiment with recipes for cider. Soon, he acquired the first winery licence in Prince Edward County — there was no such thing as a cider licence at the time — and he founded the County Cider Company. He was determined to share his love for the product.

Jenifer Dean, Howes’ wife and business partner, remembers those days. She was working at Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Howes would regularly visit the Restaurant on the Knoll, trying to convince them to carry it on tap or in bottles. She later moved onto the Waring House and once again ran into the persistent salesman.

“He’d come into the bar offering to buy a pint for anyone willing to have a chat and try it,” she said. “I got to know him well and saw him pushing a business he was so passionate about.”

Howes would share his products with confidence and a warmth people took to.

“He had a great sense of

INDUSTRY BUILDER Waupoos cider master Grant Howes is being remembered for his vision and dedication to building Ontario’s craft cider industry and Prince Edward County’s culinary tourism sector. Howes died in his sleep Friday night at age 60. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

humour, oh my god. He was also one of the most generous people I ever met,” Howes said.

“He could be hard on people at times, yet funny.”

In those days, Howes produced about 600 litres of cider.

This past year, County Cider produced over 300,000 litres.

Previously, Howes had done

many things, Dean said. He spent time in finance and the oil industry and was a silent partner in a make-your-own wine business.

His formal education was in zoology and economics — a double major earned at the University of Alberta— followed by a masters in business administration from Queen’s. It turned out he really

took to the farm, however.

“He loved being in his orchard on the tractor with his dogs trailing behind him. He enjoyed that more than anything, Dean said.

County Cider continued to grow and offer additional product lines. Howes was very interested in the production process, but he also took great interest in his industry and community. He helped set up the Ontario Craft Cider Association and fought for recognition and fairness for the product. Through his lobbying, ciders gained more shelf space at the LCBO, tax advantages wineries had that they didn’t, and more awareness.

“Finally many of the enhancements and rebates are coming that he has fought for the past 20 years,” Dean said. “He should be proud wherever he is.”

Howes also wasn’t afraid to share his success with others. He inspired many in the industry, both in Ontario and around the world where the Waupoos and County brands competed for and won awards.

“He was an advocate for real

cider and promoting quality. He was always looking to make the perfect cider and encouraging others in the business to do the same,” Dean said.

Away from the farm, Dean said Howes really enjoyed their trips to the United Kingdom. The first time she took him there, she said he indicated it felt like he was going home.

He sometimes talked about retiring and opening up a pub there. She also added Howes was planning to step away from the business in the upcoming year, taking some time to take a distillery course at Niagara College.

Dan Taylor, the former economic development officer for the County added that Howes was “totally county focused” and was one of the first to participate in tours and promotions such as Taste The County. While a team player, Taylor said Howes also had a tough exterior and was not afraid to challenge people on issues and fight for what he believed in.

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County hands out grants under $5,000 to 10 local not-for-profit organizations Community foundation helps in streamlining assistance program CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Ten local not-for-profit organizations received a funding boost last week.

The County announced the recipients of the municipal grants under $5,000 in a press release on Jan. 20.

In September 2016 council approved a new process for the grants under $5,000 and capped the grants at $37,500 — $12,500 cash and $25,000 in-kind. The municipality now partners with the County Community Foundation (CCF), which administers the program in exchange for a $30,000 annual operating budget.

The partnership deal runs through 2018.

Last week's grants mark the first round of funding awarded under the new partnership. The release says the funding is “aimed at improving the wellbeing and quality of life of the community and its residents through financial assistance to non-profit community organizations.�

The Prince Edward County Skating Club received an $850 inkind grant for ice rentals in Picton and Wellington, supporting the CanSkate @ School National Pilot Program.

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REQUESTS GRANTED Representatives from the municipality, County Community Foundation, and 10 different community organizations gathered at Shire Hall to celebrate the recipients of the 2017 grants under $5,000 last week. Another application window for a second round of grants opens today.(Submitted photo)

Hockey received $350 in-kind for rental space at the Wellington and District Community Centre to support the annual equipment exchange program.

The County Clippers youth basketball program received a $1,850 grant to support the purchase of Ontario Basketball Association jerseys.

The Brain Injury Association Quinte District was granted $2,486 to support their helmet

lending program.

The Canadian Cancer Society received an in-kind grant totalling $2,200 for the rental of the Picton Fairgrounds and buildings for its annual Relay for Life event.

Gilead Fellowship was granted $2,500 in-kind for use of the Prince Edward Community Centre to support the Fellowship's annual community Christmas dinner.

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The Picton Food Bank was granted $2,500 to support the purchase of a moving/cargo trailer for the food bank.

The Prince Edward County

Fibre Festival received $1,000 cash and $2,500 in-kind to assist in event expenses and the rental of the Picton Fairgrounds.

Finally, the Prince Edward Historical Society was granted $1,000 cash and $2,000 in-kind to support the society's Two Days About Yesterday event and rental of the Picton Fairgrounds.

Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release the partnership with the CCF helps council streamline the grants process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;County council established this partnership with the CCF with the intent of making the municipal community grants program more efficient, and improving the alignment of our two organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; communitybuilding support programming,â&#x20AC;? says Quaiff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting to see the first results of that partnership come to fruitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;each and every one of these initiatives is incredibly deserving of our support.â&#x20AC;?

The CCF administers two streams of grant applications: Grants up to $5,000 in cash and in-kind and in-kind grants of $1,000 or less. For the grants the CCF administers, it tops up municipal funding by an addi-

tional 25 per cent. Council oversees grant requests over $5,000.

CCF president Joan Pennefather says in the release the foundation is pleased to partner with the municipality to manage the applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with other grant programs which we manage, these grants demonstrate the dedication and care of so many PEC volunteers and residents,â&#x20AC;? she says.

There is still another opportunity for community organizations to apply for funding through the municipal grants program this year. The next round of funding will open online today, Jan. 26, with applications closing March 3. On Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. an information night will be held in the foundation's main floor board room at their Edward Building office in Picton.

The program is intended for non-profit community organizations with programs and services in areas such as arts, culture, heritage, recreation, environment and health and human services.

For more information on the program visit www.countycommunityfoundation.ca/muni cipalgrants.php.

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Multibillion-dollar deal leaves Picton cement plant in hands of Lehigh Hanson German conglomerate buys Essroc’s parent company, reorganizes management ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

After nearly 25 years, one of the county's most recognizable corporate brands is no more, but it

appears to be business as usual at the plant that bore its name.

People driving past the cement plant on County Rd. 49 recently might have noticed the Essroc Italcementi signage has

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been replaced by new placards reading Lehigh HeidelbergCement Group.

The change comes as a result of HeidelbergCement's multibillion-dollar takeover of Italcementi, which was finalized in October, according to Jeff Sieg, the director of corporate communications for Lehigh Hanson Inc., which is HeidelbergCement's North American subsidiary.

"For now the legal entity that owns the plant is still Essroc and our operating permits still show Essroc, but the plant is now under the management of Lehigh Hanson Inc.," Sieg said.

"Accordingly, we have changed the signs at the plant and all of the other Essroc cement plants."

Following divestitures required by the American Federal Trade Commission, the total acquisition includes five cement plants, 10 distribution terminals, three aggregate operations, two ground-granulated blast-furnace slag grinding plants, and 30 ready-mix concrete facilities including joint-owned operations. Sieg said the five Essroc plants, including Picton, offer Lehigh Hanson additional capacity of 5.1 million metric tons, which brings the company's capacity across North America to 18.6 million tons.

Sieg said the Irving, Tex.-based company does not intend to greatly change operations at the plant that employed 132 people as of Dec. 31, but noted the acquisition of all of the Essroc plants provides new opportunities.

"We are very excited to welcome the Essroc plants to Lehigh Hanson. We believe the acquisition of these plants strengthens

SIGN OF CHANGE The signage at the entrance gates to the cement plant on Hwy 49 have been changed to read Lehigh HeidelbergCement Group Picton plant following a deal in October that saw HeidelbergCement buy Essroc’s parent company Italcementi. Its North American subsidiary Lehigh Hanson Inc. will oversee operations at five plants that had been under the Essroc banner. No significant changes are planned. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

our product and service offerings and creates new and exciting growth opportunities for our company and employees," he said. "While we always look for ways to improve our operations, we have no immediate plans for significant changes to the plants.

"We remain focused on supplying our customers in the market with quality products and services."

The Picton plant will become part of Lehigh Hanson's north region operations, which has headquarters in Allentown, Pa. Essroc's former chief executive officer Alex Car is now its senior vice-president of cement sales in that region.

Previously, Lehigh Hanson's only Canadian holdings were in Delta, British Columbia and Edmonton, Alberta. Sieg said the

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"As to President Trump and his new administration, it is still too early to determine any impacts to our business based on potential changes in policy."

As of 2008, when the plant celebrated 50 years of operations, the Picton plant was shipping over 65 per cent of its total production to the United States through distribution terminals in New York, Ohio, and Michigan.

The Picton plant was constructed by Lake Ontario Cement from 1955 to 1958. It operated under that banner until Lake Ontario Cement was purchased by Ciments Francais in 1986. Italcementi acquired the French company in 1992, bringing the Essroc banner of its North American subsidiary to Prince Edward County.

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"The overall North American market remains strong and steady for Lehigh Hanson.

While the slowdown in the oil industry does impact demand in oil-heavy markets, with our expanded geographical footprint in North America, the company is well positioned to benefit from investments in infrastructure in both the U.S. and Canada."

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Quaiff promises support for communities facing school consolidation Mayor secures meeting with education minister this weekend JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff is pledging to support communities affected in the upcoming Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process that cloud lead to the closure of Sophiasburgh Central, Queen Elizabeth, Kente and Pinecrest Memorial Schools.

Quaiff and Sophiasburgh ward councillors Kevin Gale and Bill Roberts were in attendance at a pre-ARC meeting of concerned parents and community members at Sophiasburgh Town Hall Wednesday evening that was organized to gather input and raise concerns about the potential cessation of public education offering north of Demorestville.

With over two dozen people in attendance despite the poor weather, Quaiff explained that he has already managed to set a meeting with education minister Mitzie Hunter at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference this weekend to convey the concerns of the potential damage a round of school closures might have on this area.

This exercise of school consolidation is not unique to Prince Edward County as grants that at

ON THE SAME PAGE Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff chats with Sophiasburgh accommodation review committee member Mike Farrell prior to Wednesday night’s meeting. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

one time propped up flagging and half empty public educational facilities have been clawed back by the ministry and have created a situation that sees most of rural Ontario dealing with ARC committees and potential closures.

This austerity measure by the province is concerning parents and leaders on and at a number of levels including economic growth, real estate depression, student travel time and quality of student experience As he was recently named chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, Quaiff polled the 13 municipalities and lower tier governments in this region and found a number of communities are in the same boat as the county.

For example Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry is looking at 29 potential school closures over the next three years.

In rural western Ontario, the mood is the same as the sevenmonth ARC process is being deemed far too short to allow the communities a chance to organize and express viewpoints.

Quaiff read aloud a resolution passed by his counterparts in Grey Bruce.

The council there stated they were gravelly concerned the current process to consider rural closures is “not inclusive and the timelines do not provide for adequate community input” “Be it resolved Grey Bruce urge the Minister of Education to rewrite the pupil accommodation guidelines and take into consideration community and economic value and considerations of rural Ontario and provide for a more democratic process,” Quaiff read.

It's expected the resolution will land on a future Prince

Edward County council agenda and with more rural governments passing the request, the more power it will hold.

If the mayor's office or council can assist in any way, shape or form, we are going to be your resource, whatever you need from us, we will get it to you, if that means staff time, it means staff time,” Quaiff said.

Quaiff also recalled his time as councillor for North Marysburgh during the closure process of North Marysburgh Centennial School at Lake-on-the-Mountain and said he remembers being “utterly disappointed.”

“I remember being told council had no jurisdiction and that elected school board trustees had their role to be the community's voice,” Quaiff said. “It was basically 'Mind your business' and that taught me a lesson that when

someone tells you to mind your own business, you ignore it and move ahead.”

Quaiff said that in a session with the school board, he asked the administration about what happens to real estate and real estate values in areas where schools are closed.

“How many homes come up for sale for young families that want to be closer to the school?

What about people looking to move into a rural area and look at a ward without a rural school and then won't move there. They can't answer the questions and they have no data and no research into a very serious question,” Quaiff said, calling on those concerned to stay engaged.

“Stay focused, stay determined and I know what I’ve seen from the people of this ward that you aren't going to go away and

give up.

In his comments, Roberts also saluted the resolve already shown by the ward constituency for turning out despite the poor driving conditions and underlined the importance of the role rural schools play in the economic and social aspects as well as the future aspirations of the various wards.

Perhaps serendipitously, a recent arrival to the ward just happens to be Former Deputy Minister of Education and internationally recognized educator Dr. Charles Pascal and Roberts and a few ARC members have already met with new Sophiasburgh resident.

It never fails to surprise me the depth and variety of talent we have in Sophiasburgh,” Roberts said.

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Investments that promote learning better the whole community

WHILE Ontario students follow a standardized curriculum through their school years, education is not a one-size-fits-all venture. People learn in different ways, blending visual, audio, verbal, logical, and physical attributes. While some students learning is done in the traditional classroom setting, it’s not always the most effective tool for every student. With that in mind, it’s imperative that youthful and older students be given a wide range of opportunities to engage in the community and learn in their own way.

For a rural municipality, Prince Edward County is very fortunate to have people who understand this and who care enough to provide additional opportunities that support the work that takes place within the halls of PECI and its feeder elementary schools. The Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC) is one group that gets it. For years, the ROC has been offering after-school programs that teach life skills in an informal setting. Its programs foster skills like leadership, co-operation, and hands-on learning in a social setting. It was also smart enough to realize that many young learners want to feel empowered and have a say in how they spend their time. Its idea of constructing a youth centre that

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feels safe and inviting for teens is one way to foster that feeling and to get young people engaged. The fact students are being encouraged to help plan their own programming will also help them show initiative and creativity later in life. In many ways, the centre represents a positive addition to Picton that will position youth for success in their lives both in the present and in the future.

Soon, the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) will also move into its own new space. Already, it has fostered a similar welcoming culture for adult learners that has translated into credits, diplomas, and jobs. By understanding the needs of their learners, the PELC has succeeded in improving literacy and employability among people who often fell through the cracks and were unable to put their best foot forward. It’s encouraging to think about how an investment in a new home will assist in its mission to educate and, in turn, enrich the community.

Those are just two examples of good things happening here. A vibrant library system and many deposits of time and money into venues like arts, culture, and amateur sport have provided much opportunity for learning and enrichment. May such rich investments always be valued, appreciated, and continued.

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FROM THE HEART Dental assistant Tina Mitchell, left, and Dr. Reenu Sandhu take a break from working with a patient during Picton Dental Centre’s fifth annual Dentistry From the Heart event

Friday.The centre’s two dentists,four hygienists,and assistants provided free services for 65 adult patients,valued at $21,410.The staff volunteered their time,many staying at work for over 13 hours.

A number of community volunteers also gave their time to help with the flow of patients, while others brought food and drink for participants while they waited. (Submitted photo)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Two new canning factories were being built in the county. W.H. Benson and T.G. Bowerman announced plans for a second factory in Cherry Valley with a capacity of 50,000 cases. The plant was expected to spend $45,000 annually on labour. Fred Folkard also announced plans to open a factory in the Northport area by fall. n The Prince Edward Yacht Club announced it would pool resources with the Picton Centennial Committee and the County Old Boys’ Reunion to bring the Gold Cup Ontario speedboat championship races to area waters July 1. n Pigs upset a lantern to cause $1,000 in damages at a barn fire on Roy Hicks’ Black Creek farm. He saved his animals.

1957

n County councillors were in agreement a 50-bed expansion to the County Home For The Aged worth $567,000 was badly needed, but a majority felt they were not in a position to increase debenture debt to pay for the addition.

Ultimately, no action was taken. n There were five fires within Prince Edward County between Thursday and Sunday. The worst left a family of four from Cressy homeless. A church in Northport, a milk plant in Wellington, a car, and another home also caught fire. n County council decided to discontinue a $2 bounty paid for killing foxes.

Councillors suspected hunters turned over foxes killed elsewhere to collect.

1977

n The Picton Police Commission reached an agreement to offer its officers a six-per-cent wage increase for 1977. Chair Jess Mason said commissioners appreciated that officers did not make additional demands given the challenging state of the economy. n The County’s planning board approved an application for a 16-acres subdivision at Waring’s Corners, despite objections from the Town of Picton, the ministry of agriculture, and the local school board.

The plan was to go before council. n Pinecrest French teacher Ron Hendry pushed for increased French instruction in the primary grades as it was taught in Grade 2, but not Grades 1-3.

1997

n Prince Edward County’s 10 lower-tier municipalities and County created a committee to make restructuring decisions. The committee would have the same representation as County council, plus non-voting Picton mayor Charles Hepburn. n Picton OPP detachment commander Keith Walls said proposed amendments to the funding model in the Police Services Act would not affect service levels in the county. The cost of services and the decision-making authority as of Jan. 1, 1998 remained a mystery however. n The struggling Wellington Dukes shook up their leadership, giving the captaincy to Kris Chambers. They won their next game 4-3 over Durham.

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Books for County Babies gifts promote literacy

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QUOTABLE

‘We are ready to help in the tradition of building and maintaining a vibrant rural hospital as the heart of our health-care community.’

-Monica Alyea, PECMHF president

LETTERS POLICY

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

Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

With the New Year comes another exciting season of programs and services for Prince Edward County children!

Whether you’re expecting or caring for a newborn, now is the time to pick up a free literacy package and library card for your little one.

Did you know that every baby who is born in or moves to the county, is invited to visit any of our six library branches to receive a new book, music CD and more in a child-size book bag?

It’s all part of Books for County Babies, a program initiated by the Friends of Wellington Branch Library and now supported by all of our Friends groups across the county. The project is currently led by Dianne Cranshaw, retired Wellington Branch Library librarian and Nancy Puddy, who are both members of the Friends of Wellington Branch Library.

Along with the literacy bag, parents are invited to sign their child up for a free library card that they can use to access to thousands of children’s titles, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audio books, streamed videos as well as free Internet access at all branches! We truly believe it’s never too soon to start using the library.

NEW TODDLER TIME IN WELLINGTON

Along with your new library card and literacy bag, children 0+ and their caregiver can take part in a cool new library pro-

cancelled. If we have to close, we’ll post on social media with plenty of notice. So if you’re looking for ways to occupy the littles (and the not-so-littles), why not bring them over to your local branch to check out a good book, use the internet or play in the children’s area.

Branch locations and operating hours are available at peclibrary.org/locations.

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gram! Starting on Wednesday, Feb. 1, I’ll host “Toddler Time” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington library branch.

The six-week program will include an interactive story time, craft, music and even a snack.

WANT TO KNOW WHAT WE’RE DOING EACH WEEK?

Check out the ‘Prince Edward County Library Kids’ Space’ on Facebook where I’ll be posting a sneak peek at the songs and stories we’ll be using. The page is also a great way to find out what’s happening for children at the County library and we use it to notify you of any inclement weather changes to programs.

Speaking of weather…don’t forget that all County Library branches remain open whenever we can even when the buses are

REGISTER FOR MARCH BREAK CAMP

We’ve got some star-struck, spectacular programs planned for March Break. Visit the Picton branch on Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. for dinner and show! The comedy magic duo of Brent and Sarah will entertain the masses and Prince Edward Pizza will feed hungry tummies. While the event is free, space is limited, so be sure to arrive early. Kids 6plus are sure to enjoy theatre and film camps at the Picton and Wellington branches. They’ll write a script, design costumes and props, act and even do the editing for a short film. For more information check out peclibrary.org/events.

On Saturday, March 18 the second annual PEC Public Library Short Film Festival will feature all films made by the lLibrary’s theatre and filmmaker clubs and the 2017 March Break camps! March Break camp registration opens on Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more info, contact Tracy at (613) 399-2023 or register@peclibrary.org.

OESP can provide help with your hydro bills

The Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) was launched in late 2015 to provide help for people who struggle to pay their hydro bills. Community Care staff can provide support to low-income seniors age 60 and over who meet the eligibility criteria. An eligible household ($28,000 or less for one or two people) can receive between $30-$50 monthly credit on their hydro bill.

Contact the staff at our office to get answers to questions and help to submit the OESP application.

More information can be found at www.OntarioElectricitySupport.ca Community Care is also gearing up for another season of completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60-plus whose single income is $30,000 or lower or whose household income is $40,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program.

Community Care volunteers register both with our agency and with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). CRA provides training for these volunteers so that they know how to complete Income Tax Returns for eligible clients. We can also complete returns for past years that you haven’t submitted and you must meet the eligibility critera in the year for which the return is being submitted.

Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons, bankrupt indi-

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

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viduals; for those with more than $1,000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/ losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses.

There is no charge and donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for seniors who are shut-in. Income Tax papers will be accepted by Community Care beginning on Wednesday, March 1, 2016 and not before.

Low income singles and families can contact the Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613-476-1811 for assistance with both the OESP and income tax preparation.

SUPPORT GROUP

A new support group for people

Come on out and enjoy lunch with old and new friends at the Wellington Seniors Luncheon Social Wednesday, Jan. 25 at noon.

The menu features homemade soup, roast loin of pork, vegetables, coleslaw, cherry cheesecake, bread and butter, coffee and tea, all catered by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering. The cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493.

TAI CHI SESSIONS START JAN. 30

Beginner and continuation Tai Chi classes are held regularly at Community Care with new sessions starting Jan. 30. Tai Chi is a way to help seniors stay fit and flexible.

No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. If you’re a senior who would benefit from Tai Chi and would like to register call Community Care at 613-476-7493. Space is limited and you need to register before the first class so don’t delay, call today.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Raise a glass to Grant Howes, a great teacher and county citizen

You may not believe it, but a Member of Provincial Parliament has a thousand teachers.

Sometimes more!

Some are who you would expect, people like newspaper columnists and Ph.D holders.

Others are citizens who have decided to make a difference.

Often times they’re just women and men who have seen an opportunity and refuse to be kept silent. They see an opportunity to build an industry, support a community or aid in a cause and they will not let up until they have moved the chains.

Through my five-plus years as an MPP I can say this: without Grant Howes, Prince Edward County would be very different.

He was known across the province as the grandfather of the cider industry. When Ontario’s cider makers arrived at Queen’s Park for a day of meetings with Members of Provincial Parliament, Grant’s presence always loomed large. Few knew more about his industry than he did, and no one loved it more.

From the first moment Grant started working the soil down in Waupoos, he could scarcely have guessed that he, and a few others south of the bay bridge, would become a kind of Fathers of Confederation for the county’s modern tourism industry.

Grant was quick to lend his

opinion, advice and expertise to me while building my Raise a Glass to Ontario Act and was a strong supporter of my colleague Sylvia Jones’ legislation aimed at growing Ontario’s craft cider industry. The grandfather of the cider sector believed in his product. He believed that what was grown in Ontario, fermented in Ontario and supported families in Ontario should get the same shelf space as their biggest competitors. The consumer should decide what they want. Grant was confident they’d pick his ciders. I was, too.

But, he also understood that he was a part of the community.

He was a part of the county. It was there, proudly on the label, everywhere he poured. He was a pillar of the County and an Ambassador for it. To sit in a meeting with Grant as he talked about his orchards and his ciders was to feel like you were having his little slice of Waupoos described to you by a character from a Stompin’ Tom song.

It was a great honour to have called him a friend. It was a great responsibility to have him as a constituent. He was a great teacher in the realities of small business. And, he made a damn fine cider.

Todd Smith Prince Edward-Hastings MPP

Key questions need answers before consolidation decisions are reached

Regarding the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's proposed closure of the county's rural schools, a few observations...

In my view, there is the potential for the current Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process to pit the parents of one school against those of another, with a result that is not in the overall best interests of our community.

We must avoid that.

Also, there seems to be very little consideration of the social and economic consequences of closing our rural schools, especially in the context of our school board employing five-year-old data which ignores that more and more young families are moving into our rural areas.

So we need better and more current information.

And, if the prime purpose of the ARC is to assure a quality education for our students, then before school board decisions are made many key questions need answers.

These include queries related to: increased bussing time, the health and safety issues regarding bussing, proper physical space accommodation, the social and congestion risks of Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school environments, changes to Ontario's rural school funding formula, academic program enhancements, and even the speed of this ARC process itself.

In my view, our ARC requires more realistic timelines for comprehensive public input and innovation... for example, could our rural schools be invigorated by being part of the answer to our affordable housing challenges?

Happily, what I also see in this process, is the willingness and creativity of engaged county parents and community leaders to reimagine our rural schools in the context of vibrant rural development -- an approach that I have not yet seen Queen's Park consider, let alone embrace.

But maybe this is just the model opportunity that Queen's Park (and our Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board) requires?

High quality, technologically up-to-date, rural schools are essential to our community's social cohesion, and — in my view — they spur the economic opportunity that has entrepreneurs & families staying and coming — rather than leaving.

In fact, there is no reason, to my mind, that Ontario can't have the best rural education program in Canada — or even North America for that matter.

Now, in my view, that would be an accomplishment... and something for all of us — together — to be now be co-operatively striving for!

Bill Roberts Sophiasburgh councillor

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It looks like Cherry Valley Lions Memorial Park will remain open to the public.

Following last week's news the Cherry Valley and District Lions Club has disbanded and a deal to sell the park is in the works, Lions district governor John Whyte contacted the Gazette to clarify the situation.

The park has been privately owned by the Lions and maintained by the club for close to 30 years as a public park. Whyte said ownership is in the process of being transferred, but that hasn't been finalized. While he couldn't reveal who the new owner will be, Whyte said the park will continue to be open to the public.

“I have been informed of the following: One, the new owners will maintain the park as a park and two, public access to the park will continue,” he said.

Whyte said the boat launch will continue to be open to the

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public with two conditions. Firstly, he said if liability insurance costs become onerous that policy would be revisited. Secondly, payment for use of the boat launch has been governed through an honour system.

Whyte said it's unclear what, if any, payment system for the launch would be put in place under the new owner.

“That's something the new ownership will have to determine,” he said.

In an interview last week, Athol councillor Jamie Forrester said the municipality hadn't been contacted with regard to the sale.

However, Whyte said that's not the case.

“The County was contacted back in August and at that time the Lions Club were informed that there was no interest.”

Whyte said the club attempted to follow up with the municipality at a later date. However, they found the employee the club had been discussing the sale with was no longer with the County.

“It was offered to the County

first of all,” he said.

County chief administrative officer James Hepburn said he's discussed the issue with the Lions. In those talks, Hepburn said, the Lions said they'd discussed the property sale with the County's planning department.

“It doesn't seem to me that that would be the proper place to offer a property for sale,” Hepburn said. “I would have thought they would have contacted my office or somebody that was involved with property acquisition, not a discussion in a planning meeting with one of our planners.”

Hepburn confirmed the employee is no longer with the municipality while reiterating there was no formal offer made to the municipality.

“I do not believe they made any sort of formal approach to the County,” he said.

Hepburn also confirmed there is no legislation or County bylaw that compels the club to come to the municipality first in the case of a property sale.

Roberts believes Sophiasburgh can create model for rural areas

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“We've met with Dr. Pascal and we've had a really good session. I think that will resource show itself as these ARC meetings go on.”

Roberts said as a glass half full-person, he was taking the per-

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“The future will be dependant

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PELC recognizes student achievement McInnis, Adams earn Henry Latz Learning Awards this year

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Student success was in the spotlight at the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) annual general meeting last Thursday evening as the Henry Latz Learning Awards were presented to two deserving students.

Lori Farrington, the classroom educator at PELC explained Latz was a board member at the local literacy centre for many years who went beyond the call of duty to promote literacy. When he retired the school’s board of directors introduced the award in his honour. It has been presented since 2014.

“Every year we have two students who are recognized for all of their hard work, their dedication and working toward their goals,” she said.

This year’s winners are Jessey Adams and Ashley McInnis. Each had different reasons for returning to school at PELC in order to further their education and create new opportunities in life.

Farrington said Adams had already graduated high school and was working in a trade. He wanted to attend college, but did not have the required Grade 12 English course to get ahead.

He was attending the Loyola School of Continuing Education, but struggling. In eight months, he’d finished his requirements.

“In September, Jessey started at Loyalist College in the automotive program,” Farrington said. “He is currently registered and he also plays on the rugby team. He’s one of our first students who has gone away to college and plays on a school sports team.”

Adams said he had a friend who pushed him and encouraged him to apply himself in life. While he got good marks in school, he felt he could take on a new challenge to better himself.

“I knew I could do way better in life, so I stride for everything I could. I knew what I wanted to do and did my research. I got off my butt… I went for it,” he said.

Adams had been working with metal and he had the tech credits that he could have done construction labour. Instead, he found while working on his motorcycle that he had a drive to be a mechanic. It started at PELC. “I got my English and decided to go off to college. Now I’m playing college rugby and I’ve got a job. I’m in the military. I have to open my file back up and get going with that too,” he said. “I want to get into being a vehicle technician in the military. I might want to open up my own shop out there. You’re constantly learning in this trade.”

Adams conceded he’s had a lot of help on his journey for-

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SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Ashley McInnis and Jessey Adams shared this year’s Henry Latz Learning Awards in recognition of the work they put into studies and their level of achievement while participating at the Prince Edward Learning Centre. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ward and he’d recommend PELC to others.

“It’s definitely something I would recommend for a lot of people. It’s a great environment to be in, they treat you like one of their own.”

McInnis showed up at PELC down on her luck with little education behind her. She told a story at the meeting about how she dropped out of high school at age 16, moved to Kingston and found out she was pregnant. Her child’s father was abuse. Eventually, she decided she’d have enough and she returned home to live with her parents.

“My mom drove me to go back to school,” she said. “Even though I was nervous, I did it. I had a lot of good teachers and a lot go good friends. I’m very thankful for where I am today.”

That’s four lessons away from her Grade 12 diploma after two years of hard work. This summer, McInnis will work to gain her G2 driver’s licence so she can go to Loyalist College for a two-year community and justice services program.

“I’ve always loved helping people. It will probably lead the way,” she said.

McInnis credits the environment at PELC for the change in her life.

“I do not believe I could have done it without PELC and all the amazing staff and friends,” she said. “I knew I needed to make a change in my life and I knew I needed to get Grade 12 and show my daughter it’s still possible always to make a change in your life.”

Farrington said McInnis has become a fixture around the school, always dependable to help with projects, fundraisers, and other students. Farrington joked she didn’t know what she’d do without McInnis, but stressed she will push her forward to reach her dreams.

The students both received cash awards. PELC executive director Kathy Kennedy explained the Latz awards are funded through the County Community Foundation and anyone can donate.

“We hope to grow it. Everyone who was been to a PECI

graduation knows you’re there for hours as the awards are given out. We really want to have that kind of support for adults as well.”

The meeting also featured a visit from a past student, Gillian Bennett, who found success after 18 months at PELC. She came to the centre at 41 “newly divorced with very little schooling and even less job skills,” stating she had the drive to succeed, but needed the tools. She got over her fear of math and got her GED within four months. Bennett said Farrington encouraged her to get her PSW certification. She did and she found work at Hallowell House.

“I have a great job and for the first time in my life, I have benefits. The amazing staff at PELC not only care about your education, they are about your whole health… If I ever need anything, they are there for me,” she said. “Work hard and you can be anything you want to be. It seems so cliche, but work hard for what you want, dig in and get it done. What an example you set for friends and family. I’m 45 years old and I just started a second career.

Anybody can do it at any time.”

Farrington said it’s really fulfilling to keep in touch with students like Bennett and see their successes.

“It really drives home the importance of the work that we do,” she said.

Another detail to come out of the meeting was that PELC may soon have a new home to offer a range of services that has branched out beyond literacy and basic skills training to courses on cooking, financial literacy, communications, computer literacy, and employment skills program as well as other supports.

Board chair Patti Wolfe reported that PELC is positioned to become a property owner April 1 assuming the County’s planning department and council approves a minor bylaw change for its targeted property.

“I want you to watch for our open house and join us in our celebration. It is a secret where it is,” Wolfe said.

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

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

Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

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

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

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

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

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Will be closed January 23 until March 1, 2017.

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

Info 393-5908.

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

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

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

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

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

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: is now operating out of the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton. Remember the Elks are very welcoming of Legion patrons everyday downstairs lounge form 11am-4pm except Sunday closed.

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

Everyone welcome.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

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

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

JANUARY 26: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join

us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JANUARY 27: MILFORD WINTER CARNIVAL – Bingo at the Milford Town Hall from 7-9pm. Canteen.

JANUARY 27: CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – 7pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Presented

by Athol Recreation Committee. www.atholreccentre.com.

JANUARY 28: MILFORD WINTER CARNIVAL – Pancake Breakfast at the Milford Town Hall 8-10:30am. Children’s Crafts & “Let’s Get Cozy” at Mount Tabor in Bredin Hall 10am-1pm. Food Booth at Fairgrounds opens at 11am. Veg chili, hot dogs & hot chocolate. Wagon Rides starting at Mount Tabor & going through the town from 11am-2pm. Games in Milford Town Hall 1-4pm. Free Family Movie in Mount Tabor starting at 2pm. Drinks & popcorn provided. If the weather is good there will be a skating rink outside Mount Tabor & children’s games will be on the Fairgrounds.

JANUARY 28: CONSECON LEGION BR 509 POKER RUN – Noon to 5pm. Fee $5/person. Winter toys, cars, motorcycles etc. Age 19 years & up. Cash prize for best hand.

Register at 12 noon at the Legion.

JANUARY 28: 4H SKATING & REGISTRATION – 7 to 8pm. 4H members, volunteers & their families & friends are invited to an hour of free skating at the Picton Arena. Youth ages 9 to 21 (by Jan 1, 2017) may also register for 2017 Clubs.

See the PEC 4H website for club information www.pec4-H.ca.

JANUARY 29: RC LEGION BR 78 – Triple Games Day 11am. Open to all! $5/person sign up. Play starts at noon downstairs lounge of the Elks Hall. This is round robin games of pool, darts & shuffleboard with teams of two.

JANUARY 29: RC LEGION BR 78 – No meat roll, cancelled.

JANUARY 29: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH ROAST BEEF SUPPER – Serving 4-6pm at Ameliasburgh Town Hall. At the door, Adults $14, Children 6-11yrs $5. Info 968-3320.

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

JANUARY 31: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

JANUARY 31: PEC FIELD NATURALISTS MEMBERS NIGHT – Five short presentations! Lichens; The Night Sky; Bobolinks; Edible Weeds; and a film about Sandbanks.

Refreshments. 7pm at the Bloomfield Town Hall. Admission free, everyone welcome!

JANUARY 31: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

FEBRUARY 1: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

FEBRUARY 2: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

FEBRUARY 2: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

FEBRUARY 4: CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER BOARD – Annual General Meeting 10am in St. Andrew’s Church Wellington. For more information 962-9418.

FEBRUARY 7: DINE & LEARN PROGRAM – At St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Main St. Wellington. All are welcome. Dinner at 6pm (Free-will offering) followed by a talk by Mark Edwards (Wellington Physiotherapy Clinic) & Mallory Kohlmeier (Wellington Chiropractic Centre) on “Chiro & Physio, the Differences”. Contact Sharron at 3993846 or shewer2606@gmail.com for reservations.

FEBRUARY 8: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting at 12 noon at Friendship United Church Hall. $12/person, catered by the Demorestville Women’s Institute. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve.

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

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

FEBRUARY 11: RC LEGION BR 78 VALENTINE’S DANCE – 8pm with DJ Evan Lewis. Tickets are on sale now at the bar, Harry Harrison or Kelly Bannister. This will be held in the upstairs Hall of the Elks. $20/couple or $15 single.

10 JANUARY 26, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Public school board draws over $1 million from reserves to meet adjusted budget JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Despite increased enrolment over previous projections and additional funding for new program initiatives, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is deeper in red ink than anticipated.

In a regular update to trustees concerning the 2016-2017 fiscal position of the public school board, superintendent of business services Nick Pfeiffer told the group at Monday evening’s board meeting at the Education Centre

in Belleville that adjustments to the 2016-2017 school board budget have resulted in a drawdown of $1.083 million from the board's accumulated surplus, which, for compliance purposes, was reported at of $1.318 million.

The original estimates filed with the Ministry of Education in June originally projected a drawdown of about just over $360,000.

Overall, the board was up over 82 total students than originally projected at the end of last school year, resulting in a positive variance in the Grants for Student Needs formula of $1.1 million.

Also positively impacting the budget was an increases in the Education Program Other Funding which are new and/or expanded program initiatives introduced by the province.

Those initiatives are usually short term and require specific transfer payment agreements and extensive report back provisions.

That EPO increase netted the board an additional $900,000.

A price drop in fuel was also positive news for the board and a savings of $500,000 is forecasted.

Where the revision exercise undertaken by Pfeiffer and his

team deviates negatively is under the instruction costs column.

Higher enrolment and additional programming costs were primarily offset by the GSN and EPO increases from the province but, overall, the board is looking at an $3.5-million increase in instructional costs this year, bringing the revised total to $147.526 million.

According to the report, the board has been hit with a substantial increase in replacement costs for teaching staff, educational assistants and early childhood educators.

“The good news is we are only four months through the school year so we have some time for adjustment,” Pfeiffer said.

Interestingly, trustee Justin Bray inquired about the cost of electricity over the previous year and wondered what impact it had on the latest revision.

Pfeiffer indicated the board's electrical bill was up by about $300,000 over last year but senior staff had budgeted for that.

After the meeting, Pfeiffer confirmed absence replacement, sick leave and long-term leave costs have escalated past what the

board had budgeted for.

“It's been going up and not with just our board but across the province and that's acknowledged. The outage costs are beyond what we budgeted for.

We increased our budget for this in 2016-2017 but it's gone beyond what we budgeted for and it is a challenge for a lot of boards.’

Going forward, Pfeiffer said the board would be looking at a host of options to reel in these costs including absence management plans, technology replacements and matching the board's resources to its funding.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am

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

Thursday

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

We are a Circle of Friends on a Quest to understand and to practice the radical love of Jesus with Curiosity, Creativity and Courage.

Check us out!

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

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

Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 10am

Sunday

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

Dennis Pringle

Holy Communion, 11:00am at St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

3 McFarland Drive

with

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

ST. GREGORY

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

Sunday at 10:30

Ven. Charles Morris

Remember how good going to church feels - the warm, peaceful, joyous worship?

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

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

335 Main St., Picton

(across from Shire Hall)

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

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

613-393-2160

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

Sunday, January 29 Fourth after Epiphany Worship Service 10:30am Serving the Community for 223 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

UNITED CHURCH

Sunday Jan. 29th Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am

All children welcome at Sunday School 1 John 4:1 “Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God”

MESSAGE: “Test Every Spirit” Pot Luck Supper - Tues. Jan. 31st Bring dishes, friends & appetite.

Enjoy the fellowship Rev. Kirby Breithaupt C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

The

Picton Gazette Thursday, January 26, 2017

OLDEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA EXCLUSIVE

Already zoned for a Micro Brewery! MR zoned commercial building & home at the edge of Picton. Surrounded on 3 sides by conservation woodlands and walking trails. LIVE IN or offer for RENT the charming Brick 3 BR Bungalow. FOR YOUR BUSINESS or offer for RENT the multi use 4 Bay Garage with 2 storage areas & security fenced in area. Ask us for the broad use MR zoning. 613 403-1466 $395,000 GEOFF CHURCH, Broker

SANDRA FOREMAN, Sales Rep

104 Main St., Picton A NAME YOU CAN TRUST

ProAlliance Realty Brokerage

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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

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

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

1.5 acre lot close to golf course, driving range, hospital, restaurants and more.

Custom Built 10 year old home in a great location outside of Picton and minutes to 401. Sunny kitchen with plenty of cabinets and a spacious living room with beautiful gas fireplace and walkout to a potential deck. Main level offers a laundry/mud room, open dining area, den/bedroom and 3 piece bathroom all with wheelchair accessibility. Two bedrooms upstairs plus a 5 piece bathroom with soaker tub, shower and double sinks! Water system is above normal standards, including UV, RO, and water softener system. Lower level is partially finished for additional living space. Property backs onto The Millennium Trail, great place to walk, cycle & enjoy the outdoors! $274,900 MLS 550450143

JASON YOUNG, CLAUDINE GALY, KEVIN YOUNG, Sales Reps

613-476-2100 or countylifetoday@gmail.com

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

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

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SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record

GEORGE REID, Broker

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Call Connie TODAY! CONNIE GALLAGHER, Sales Rep 613-476-7800

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

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ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep KATE VADER, Sales Rep

PRIME OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT In the Loyalist Business Centre at 13360 Loyalist Pkwy (across from No Frills). $400. monthly (+HST) includes utilities, internet and parking. Two 13'x13' units available immediately. Call 613-849-8501 for further details.

Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

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

Live and work where you love to come and play. This former convenience store which includes all chattels, built-in refridgeration, a kitchen and an abundant source of water has many possibilities. A three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home with walkout. The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This location in Prince Edward County allows for easy access to wineries, beaches, theatre and dining.

Situated two hours east of Toronto and three hours west of Montreal.

Clean environmental assessment is available. $215,000 MLS 550890104

JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS,

Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

NEW LISTING

Classic red brick 2 storey century home, in central Picton. 4 bedrooms, spacious principal rooms and large rear yard.

Call for details!

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

613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com

Demand for property in the County is high.

We have potential buyers in your area!

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

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LIST TODAY! Call Gail & Carey for your personal plan of action!

GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,

PICTON – Circa 1875.

Charming 4bedroom home located within a few steps to shopping plaza with grocery store & easy walking distance to all Downtown amenities. Immaculate, move-in condition with many newer renovations including new steel roof, windows, kitchen, bathrooms & laundry.

Large, fenced back yard. $299,900 MLS 5502620047

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

Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

This 2 bedroom bungalow is an ideal weekend retreat property or fulltime home for retirees or a young family. Why pay for waterfront when it is literally right across the road with a park and public boat launch for full access and enjoyment? Enjoy the water view from your deck or spacious fully fenced yard – perfect for gardeners and safety for young children and pets. Larger than it looks, this home has two bedrooms, two baths, main floor laundry and a large finished recroom. Plus two brick electric fireplaces and newer laminate flooring.

Perfect property for an avid fisherman/woman and boater. $189,900 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

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

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

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Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

WAUPOOS Beautiful waterfront lots on McKenzie Lane in Waupoos, approx. 5.5 acres, access to Smiths Bay, excellent soil, area of fine homes. Priced at $150,000 & $269,000 MLS 550880282 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

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For REAL Estate Solutions Visit shannonandken.com SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com

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MLS®55035055

COMPLETE PRIVACY $685,000 Stone custom built home with fabulous open concept kitchen extending to family room. Affordable living with in floor heating & R60 insulation. Attached triple heated garage.

MLS®550650303

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

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

MLS®550510615

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

MLS®550510677

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

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EAST LAKE - CLOSE TO SANDBANKS! $269,900 On the south side of East Lake 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with double garage on 2.7 acres.

Great family home or vacation rental!

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

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

BIG ISLAND CENTURY HOME $615,000 Built in 1870 this home is picture perfect Prince Edward County farmhouse. Many original architectural details have been preserved.

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981 Cty Rd 8, Picton

ALL ABOUT THE VIEWS

otto@ottocarpentry.com

Plan No. SHSW002711

First Floor: 902 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 636 sq. ft.

Total: 1,538 sq. ft.

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Plan No. SHSW002711

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At the heart of this beautiful home, the great room opens up to First Floor: 902 sq. ft.

ALL ABOUT THE VIEWS Second Floor: 636 sq. ft. an inviting wraparound multi-purpose deck through double Total: 1,538 sq. ft.

First Floor: 902 sq. ft.

French doorsand the kitchen's island provides casual seating.

Second Floor: 636 sq. ft.

Total: 1,538 sq. ft.

The large main-floor guest bedroom is naturally lit with two windows. The upstairs masterbedroom offers a private balcony plus two interior, fully-functioning windows that overlook the great room below, creating a unique look andfeel to this suite.

A large closet gives you room to store heavy winter clothing.

Another large bedroom rounds out this floor.

First Floor: 902 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 636 sq. ft.

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ROC consults young people to decide which activities, programming will be made available at centre YOUTH, from page 1

Volunteers renovated the facility, which was last used as Shonsey’s Sports Bar and Grill, painting it in bright colours.

ROC board chair Michael Smith said he believes the municipality’s donation sent a significant message that it values its youth.

“Our vision statement is that every young person in Prince Edward County should have the chance to excel in life and I think this is one of those important steps on the way.”

Mayor Robert Quaiff had weave and elbow his way through a throng of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder as he

praised the ROC and its young participants for their leadership and creativity to get the centre off the ground. He said council is encouraged the youth centre will not just offer hangouts, but also some structured programming designed to provide life skills.

“The ROC’s planned program fits well with the goals of our government and we both want to encourage youth to build their futures in the county and prepare them with the skills they need to thrive here. I have great confidence our community’s youth will benefit from the ROC and we’ll see the centre flourish in the years to come.

Quaiff called the investment in the youth centre “one of the first major investments that our

municipality has made in youth.”

MPP Todd Smith and MP Neil Ellis were also on hand for the opening. Smith said he remembered presenting the ROC a grant to hire a community outreach facilitator to start the process years ago. Recently, he said he also met with ROC staff members Hilary Fennell and Lesley Lavender as they shared the vision for the centre.

“I think as the conversation went, they were operating out of schools and in the community and doing great work, but they didn’t really have a place where they could say this is who we are and where we’re from. They didn’t have a home where they could put down some roots,’ Smith said. “This is pretty nice,

I’ve got to say… This is a great location right in the heart of downtown Picton.”

Ellis added in meetings in Ottawa, he often hears the statement that youth are disengaged.

He disagreed, stating sometimes the community is disengaged from the youth. The youth centre, he said, is an example of youth and adults working together.

“Including the youth in the running of this place, that’s your success,” he said before recognizing ROC interns Lucas Clarke and Brittney Wilson for some of the legwork they did to consult with fellow youth and open the centre.

Clarke said it was a worthwhile process to create a centre designed by youth, for youth.

“It took a lot of talking to kids

to really find out what they wanted and having a young person like me, it gave them a lot of knowledge about what they should have and shouldn’t have.

Some of their ideas were old-person ideas, I guess you could say.”

Clarke, a PECI student looking forward to a career in child and youth care, said he really enjoys staying at the centre working with younger adolescents and looking after them. He felt the centre has been well received by peers thus far.

“Most kids when they see the virtual reality game, they’re not used to that. It blows them away.

It’s like a 360-degree video game.”

Brooke Roche, one of the young people who got to participate in a ribbon cutting that night

likes that there’s now a positive space people aged 12-18 can spend some time.

“I like it’s a place where we can have somewhere to go to when we need somewhere to get away for a little bit,” she said. “It’s amazing to see so many people supportive of the ROC and ready to be here for children and youth.”

Eventually, the crowds petered out and the young people again had their space to enjoy in their own way.

The youth centre is open from 2:30-5 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Teens can register to participate at the centre at www.theroc.ca and there is no cost for participation.

Program director Fennell said youth will remain involved in programming decisions.

Howes made time to share his passion with many at the County Cider Company, across Ontario, around the world PIONEER, from page 2

“If he didn’t like something, he wasn’t afraid to say it,” Taylor said.

Howes was also not shy to take a stance on municipal issues, as he was outspoken in the fight against industrial wind turbine installations on agricultural lands.

Despite his persistence, however, Taylor found Howes to be a perfect fit for local tourism.

“He was a nice guy, really very warm and friendly. There were tough bits to him, but he was soft on the inside,” he said, recalling a recent tour group he took to Waupoos. “Grant and Jen went out of their way to accom-

modate us. They were very generous with their time.”

Taylor said he had never tried cider until he visited Howes and he suspected many cider drinkers across Ontario can claim Waupoos Premium as the first cider they’d tried as it was the first on LCBO shelves. He credited Howes for his determination.

“He was a total entrepreneur.

He was a bright and capable guy — and not only with the cider, but his business acumen as well.”

Howes’ larger-than-life persona played well with those who visited his orchard overlooking the lake. It also inspired the people around him. Charlotte Webb

has been working for the County Cider Company for six years. She said Howes’ spirit was infectious.

“The thing I really like about him is he really liked to share his passion with everybody. He was really enthusiastic about sharing that and he made time to share.

He came up every day to the restaurant and he always had a big smile, asking ‘How did we do.’ He inspired me. He loved what he did.”

Webb says she remembers Howe pitching in to direct traffic on busy days and talking with guests on the patio. With his generosity in helping those around him, she indicated she always felt

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proud to represent his brand. In recent years, with more traffic all the time and more access to markets — County Cider is now exported to several U.S. states and sold in Loblaws grocery stores — the excitement has only increased.

Webb said it will be difficult to see the continued success without Howes around the farm.

“It will not be the same with-

out him. He’s left a big hole at County Cider and in the county too.”

Dean said she plans to continue with the business where Howes’ legacy will loom large.

“We’re going to put our feet to the fire for Grant and try to make him proud,” she said.

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JUSTWIDE Wellington Duke Mitchell Martan gets a shot off on the Trenton Golden Hawks goal past defender Chays Ruddy and goaltender Chris Janzen Friday during the Dukes’ 6-3 loss on home ice. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Dukes open Showcase with win over Aurora Wellington bounces back from loss to Trenton Friday with dominant effort against Lindsay Sunday JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Wellington Dukes felt the wrath of one of the Ontario Junior Hockey League's hottest teams and then laid out some vengeance of their own.

After dropping a 6-3 decision to arch-rival Trenton at the Essroc Arena Friday night, the Dukes dumped the visiting Lindsay Muskies 8-2 on Sunday and caged the Aurora Tigers 4-1 in Wellington's first leg of OJHL's Winter Showcase in Trenton on Tuesday.

The Dukes (23-16-4) were slated to play the Kingston Voyageurs late yesterday afternoon after press time to complete their two=game requirement at the first annual OJHL January get-together.

On Tuesday evening the contest between Wellington and Aurora was scoreless until Dukes Captain Justin Bean blasted a power-play goal with just under two minutes left in the opening frame.

Brayden Stortz and Mitchell

Martan would strike in quick succession in the middle of the second period with goals 21 seconds apart to effectively put the Dukes in front to stay.

Without leading scorer Mel Malconian in the line up, the lastplace Tigers were hard pressed to generate much by the way of scoring chances but the club finally solved Wellington netminder Victor Olivier-Courchesne as Dan Tomassetti scored at the 8:06 mark to break the shutout bid.

But that was as close as the Tigers would come as Nic Mucci put his 22nd into a yawning cage with just over a minute to go to seal a 4-1 Wellington final.

With an assist on the empty netter, Stortz moved his OJHLleading point total to 73, five points ahead of Jack Jacome of the Georgetown Raiders.

Wellington had little trouble squishing the fish on Sunday afternoon at Essroc Arena as Lindsay didn't put up much of a struggle in an 8-2 drubbing.

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Picton's playoff picture got a little muddier this week.

The Pirates were looking to secure a top-three spot in the post-season. Instead, Amherstview and Gananoque played spoiler as the club fell in back-toback 4–3 overtime contests on Thursday and Friday. The Pirates were able to take a 9–4 win against the Campbellford Rebels on Saturday, their third game in three nights.

Coach Chris Masterson said the club wasn't able to get the quick starts they've become accustomed to this week, especially versus Amherstview and Gananoque.

“Both games we get off to slow starts and come back from 3–0 deficits — which showed a lot of heart — [but] we're a little bit at a loss for why that is considering quick starts have been the key to our success all year,” he said.

He said the team is once again battling injuries and that contributed to the slow starts.

The Pirates are short key defencemen in Matthew Panetta, out since a clash with Port Hope last week, and Nick Kyte, injured in Thursday's contest versus the Jets. The team also lost defenceman Keegan Wayte to suspension on Friday. He'll sit for a pair of games.

Amherstview opened the scoring midway through the first period on Thursday. While Picton had their chances in the opening frame, Jets goalie Adam Redgate shut the door.

The Jets doubled their lead five minutes into the second with a goal from Cody Jodoin and, less than three minutes later, it was 3–0 Amherstview on the strength of a Joey Mayer goal.

Down by three, the Pirates pushed back. Nick Bartlett's tally at 9:01 cut the lead to two. Nick Hoey scored at 15:55 to cut the deficit to one goal heading into

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Picton piled on the pressure in the third and Jordon Cannons potted the game-tying goal midway through the frame.

Neither team was able to take a lead in the remaining minutes of regulation and the game went to overtime. Ultimately, it was the Jets' Jodoin capitalizing on a power-play opportunity in the extra frame.

The Pirates were without some firepower on Thursday.

The team was missing two thirds of their top line as Trey Maracle and Mitchell Thompson were nursing injuries.

“Those are two key guys for us, two first-line players,” he said. “When you're missing a top-pair defenceman and twothirds of what amounts to your No. 1 line, it can make it pretty difficult to compete.”

The Pirates again had a tough start against Gananoque.

Ty Norman gave the Islanders

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the lead with his power-play goal at 7:47. Jacob Ovens added another power-play tally at 11:18 and Braedyn Asselstine made it 3–0 at 15:58. Gananoque carried the three-goal lead into the second period.

Will Harrison got the team on the board with a solo effort at 8:14 of the middle frame.

Down 3–1 to start the third, Dawson Ellis made it 3–2 just 2:52 into the period. Nick Hoey scored the tying goal at 12:35.

Again the game went to overtime. Unfortunately for Picton, the ending was the same.

At the 3:09 mark of the seven-minute three-on-three overtime, Chris Minns scored the winner, narrowing Picton's point advantage over Gananoque to six.

The team didn't have its best start in Campbellford either, Masterson said.

Cannons got Picton on the board 4:36 into the first, but Jere-

miah Doherty tied it up at 13:15.

Thompson gave the Pirates another lead with 35 seconds left to take a lead into the break.

Picton took control in the second. Just 1:03 into period two Cannons notched his second of the game. Thompson added his second at 4:38 and Dawson Ellis made it 5–1 with a power-play goal at 14:57. Cannons completed a hat trick at 17:28, sending Picton to the third up by five.

Cannons added a fourth goal 48 seconds into the third, but Doherty stopped the bleeding with a shorthanded goal at 2:26.

Brady Cross added another for Campbellford at 4:49 as the back-and-forth play continued.

Harrison made it 8–3 with his tally at 7:52, but Campbellford's Austin Vallier struck back at 16:24. Harrison capped the high-scoring contest with his goal at 19:29.

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Picton goaltender shares Tod Division award PIRATES, from page 18

Masterson said even though it wasn't pretty at times, it was encouraging to get the win with a depleted lineup.

“We were overall pretty happy with the guys' effort in that one, all things considered,” he said. “Guys were pretty tired by the end of the weekend.”

The Pirates still sit in second place with 41 points, however, Napanee has four games in hand and Gananoque has a two.

The Pirates have four games remaining, taking on Napanee tonight and Amherstview on Sunday. Puck drop for both games is 7:30 p.m.

The club's tough schedule continues to season's end. Their final two games are Feb. 2 versus Port Hope and Feb. 3 versus Napanee. Meanwhile, Napanee has three games versus last-

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place Campbellford left on their schedule. Gananoque also has three remaining against the Rebels.

Masterson said the drive to secure a top-three spot has provided a lot of motivation over the last couple of months.

“It's going to be a battle, the guys know it,” he said. “If we can take three of the four games remaining we can secure third place at a minimum. That's the

goal.”

The Pirates got some positive news this week as goaltender Aaron Young was named co-winner of the Tod Division's goaltender of the year award along with Port Hope netminder Sheldon Calbury. Masterson said Young has earned recognition as one of the league's best and has done so while facing a lot of shots on many nights.

“He's singlehandedly won us five or six games where, if it wasn't for Aaron, we wouldn't have come out with those two points,” Masterson said. “He's been extremely vital to the team.”

Picton's Ellis, who leads the club with 41 points, was also in the running for rookie of the year, but was edged in voting

by Napanee's Tyler Ignazzitto.

Masterson the club was disappointed for Ellis, but congratulated Ignazzitto on a great year.

Stouffville to visit Essroc Arena tomorrow night With only a Stortz marker in the opening stanza, Wellington went to the well early and often at the start of the second to open the game up in their favour.

Stortz bagged his second of the game just 30 seconds in, and, after Lindsay's Ryan Smith responded, Stortz completed the hat trick at 2:42.

Wellington's Mitchell Mendonca, Mucci and Rory Milne all lit the lamp over the next four minutes of play to effectively mount the Muskies over 40 minutes at a score of 6-1.

Mucci and Evan Foley would strike in the third to make it a seven-goal margin but the Muskies did manage a power-play goal late to make it 8-2.

Friday night’s game was played before a good crowd of over 800 people and Wellington was able to hang with the 2017 Dudley Hewitt Cup hosts for a good portion of the contest.

With the Golden Hawks up 2-0 at the halfway point of the first , Wellington battled to tie it.

Stortz scored a nifty powerplay goal at 13:11 from the side of the net and, just over a minute later, the Dukes were

able to hem Trenton in their end during a delayed penalty.

Wellington's Martan worked the puck to Bean who laid the puck to the hash marks where Colin Doyle tipped it past reigning OJHL goaltender of the month Chris Janzen to make it 2-2.

Unfortunately for Wellington, that would be as close as Dukes would come to the scorching Golden Hawks.

Jeremy Pullara scored at 13:36 on a screen that Connor Ryckman never saw to put Tren-

ton ahead to stay.

The visitors would add two more in the frame including a back-breaker with just ten seconds left to quell any thoughts of a Wellington uprising.

The teams traded goals in the third with Brody Morris scoring a power-play goal in the late going to bring the score to 6-3.

Wellington hosts Stouffville Spirit Friday at 7:30 p.m. and visits North York Sunday at 3 p.m.

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I would like to thank Doctors Blanchard, Naigh and nurses for their excellent care of Jack. To Lieut.Colonels Wayne & Myra Pritchett for their beautiful service and thoughtfulness to my family and me. For the donations that were made to the Salvation Army and the Cancer Society, for flowers, cards, visits and phone calls. To Bonnie, Josh and Lloyd for their eulogies. for the delicious lunch served by the ladies of the church, Many, many thanks.

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The family of Marlene Campbell would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who supported us during a very difficult time in our lives. The community of Prince Edward County offered an incredible amount of support beyond anything we could have dreamed. We would like to specifically thank Dr. Norma Charriere, Heather, Brad, Sheri, Andrew and Elaine for the professional, compassionate medical care. Cathy, Mary, Donna and Lisa organized a wonderful benefit, and we would like to thank them, as well as everyone who attended and donated. Thank you to the Wellington U.C.W. for the beautiful reception and to Reverend Steve for all his support and touching service. Marlene’s wish was for donations to the W.U.C. and we thank all those who donated and sent cards and flowers. To everyone who brought delicious meals to the house; provided numerous hours of care and support, for not only Marlene but also for us, these offerings were greatly appreciated as it helped us concentrate on what was important – spending time with Marlene, and that is time we will be forever grateful for. A special thank you to: Lynn, Jocelyn, Terry, Sharon, Brenda, Bev, Gail, Dennis, Anne, Steve, Shelley, Kathy and Arlene. I’m sure we’ve missed many others due to the massive outpouring of support, but know that you are in our hearts. The County has lost one of their own, a woman born and raised here and who spent her life giving back to the community. In Marlene’s time of greatest need the County offered love and generosity, as only it can, and we are eternally grateful for that kindness.

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MeMORIaMs

eNGlesdORfeR, Frank April 24, 1926-January 28, 2000 eNGlesdORfeR, Eleanor B. February 10, 1925-January 28, 2008 The thoughts and the memories we will carry all through our lives.

Lovingly remembered by the Englesdorfer family.

PRestON, Claude M. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who left us suddenly January 27, 1977. Always remembered and loved forever by wife Marion, Connie and Larry & families; Vickie and Mike & families; Lori and Paul & families.

MEMORIAMS

AMAN, Jim

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father & grandfather who left us sadly on February 1, 2014 and is dearly missed every day.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you and whispered come with me.

With tearful eyes we watched you slowly fade away.

Although, we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating.

Hard working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.

MEMORIAM

Brenda Tripp-McQuaid

4 years daughter, to your Mom, a heartbeat And can it be that, In a world so full and busy, The loss of one small creature, Makes a void so wide and so deep That nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it.

You are loved, missed and remembered Mom xx ``````` Brenda Tripp-McQuaid April 6, 1978 - February 1, 2013 Mom: We're sending a dove to Heaven With a parcel on its wings, be careful when you open it, its full of beautiful things.

Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs, to say how much we miss you, and to send you all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk with us throughout our lives, until we see you again.

Missing & loving you always Braydon and Adeline.

DEATHS

BARRATT, Nancy Marleen

Frank Dyer

June 22, 1927 – February 5, 2012 We mention your name And speak of you often God bless you dear Frank You are not forgotten.

Sadly missed, Anne, her children and grandchildren

TRUMPOUR, Arthur. May 13,1919January 28,2007.

He left us quietly His thoughts unknown But left us a memory We are proud to own So treasure him Lord In your garden of rest For when on earth He was one of the best.

Loved and missed by Irene, Cathie, Art, Liz, Don, Marg and grandchildren.

At her home surrounded by her family on Saturday January 21st, 2017.

Nancy Barratt of Cherry Valley at the age of 63. Dear mother of Jesse and his wife Lee of Pickering, Jarrod of Vancouver and Joel of Ottawa.

Dear sister of Harry Marshall, Betty Baker, Robin Marshall, Joe Marshall, Margo Richards and the late Susan Richards. Sadly missed by her grand babies Ainsley and Graydon. Nancy will be missed by her nieces and nephews and her best friend Katie Cole and will be remembered by Calvin Kleinsteuber. By Nancy’s request cremation has taken place with a celebration of her life to be held in the summer of 2017. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

HARVEY, Helen “Shirley”

(formerly Williams) passed away at Vineland, Ontario on Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband Don Harvey. Devoted mother of David (Dorothy) Findlay Ohio, Denise (Damon) Deacon, Whitecourt Alberta, and Doug (Teresa) St. Catharines and grandmother of 7.

Shirley was born in Bloomfield on September 19, 1930, the daughter of Morley and Gladys Williams, sister of Roberta Drew of Picton, Betty McGregor of Belleville and Robert (Helen) of Blomfield. She spent many years in Beamsville where she loved growing roses, lawn bowling, United Church UCW and IODE. Funeral was held at Tallman Funeral Home, Vineland on January 19.

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HOWIE, Isabella Elizabeth

In loving memory of Isabella Elizabeth Howie nee Jones of Chateauguay, Quebec, born on July 9th,1921, who passed away peacefully at Hastings Manor on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She is predeceased by her husband Frank and sisters Dorothy (Victor) Baker, Gladys (James) Kemp, and Jean (Kenneth) Smeall. Dear mother and mother in law of Lynn and Jim Vince. Loving grandmother of Meghan (James) Ashley and great grandmother of Carter and Owen.

Special appreciation for her wonderful care at The Manor on Loyalist Parkway, Picton and Hastings Manor, Belleville. A celebration of life will take place in Montreal at a later date. www.whattamfuneralhome.com.

CLEMENTS, Sherri Louise

Passed away at the Civic Hospital, Ottawa, surrounded by the love of family and friends on Saturday January 21st, 2017. Sherri Clements, of Milford, formerly of Belleville, born and raised in Peterborough, at the age of 39.

Sherri is the beloved wife of Ryan Clapp. Cherished daughter of Bob and Marj Clements of Peterborough and sister of Carrie.

Daughter-in-law of Judith Clapp and the late David R. Clapp.

Sister-in-law of Sean, Tara (Allan), Megan (Rob), Steve and loving aunt of Jazmin, Cynthia, Sarah, Rebecca, Emily, Elias, Clemmentt, Jesse, Zoe and Gemma. Lovingly remembered by Sherry, Percy, her many friends and the families on her bus route 341. A Celebration of life will be held this Saturday January 28 at the Elks Lodge in Picton from 1:30pm to 4:00pm.

Everyone is encouraged to come and share a memory of Sherri. If desired, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute I.C.U. would be appreciated by the family.

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WARTENBERG, Wolf-Eckart

In loving memory of Wolf-Eckart Wartenberg who peacefully passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home in Sophiasburgh, PEC at the age of 78. He leaves behind his beloved wife Birgit, his daughters Anke Wartenberg with Paula & Jule, Frauke Wartenberg, and his sister Arundhati Steinmeister with Ralph & Silke and his loving dog Kira. Honouring his wishes there will be no visitation or service and cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be held with his close family. Our very special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Christie, Brad Gun, B.J. Brien and Heather Campbell for the amazing support.

DEATH

HOWES, Richard Grant

Suddenly at his home, Grant Howes, born June 8, 1956 passed away in Waupoos on Saturday January 21, 2017, at the age of 60. Grant leaves behind his wife and partner in the County Cider Company Jenifer Dean, son Alastair and his mother Thrina of Nanaimo, BC and stepchildren Cassie and Neil Dobosh.

He is also survived by his father William G. Howes (Bill), sister Liz Howes and her husband Stewart Colvin, niece Jessie and nephews Jason, Daniel and Dylan. Grant was predeceased by his mother Berva several months ago and brother Bill (Debbie Howes) several years ago. Grant received a double major in both Zoology and Economics from the University of Alberta in 1978 followed by attaining his MBA from Queen's University in 1980. Grant worked in finance in Toronto before moving out to BC where he was involved in a number of businesses before returning to the family farm in Prince Edward County to persue his dream of opening a cidery and making the ultimate cider. He had a passion for growing apples which he shared with all around him. He was a mentor and friend to others in the cider industry and became recognized as the 'grandfather' of cider in Ontario.

The family will have a private church service in the next few weeks to be followed in the spring with a celebration of life at the County Cider Company where all will be welcomed to come and raise a glass of cider in his memory.

Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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VOS, Hendrick W. “Hank”

RAINEY, James Daniel

Suddenly at his winter home in Jensen Beach, Florida on Sunday January 15th, 2017. Dan Rainey, of Rednersville, retired Principal of elementary schools in The County, at the age of 80. Dear brother of Helen-Louise Tompkins of Richmond Hill and her late husband John. Dearest friend of Shane Higgins. Loved uncle of Susan Tompkins-London (Brian) of Markham, Marianne TompkinsCarter (Jeff) of Newmarket and the late Mary Elizabeth Tompkins.

Great-uncle of Natalie London.

Dan will be sadly missed by Kornelis DeJong and by his many friends. Mr. Rainey is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Funeral Service will be held at Picton United Church on Friday January 27 at 11:30 a.m. The Reverend Richard Hamilton officiating.

Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Quinte Educational Museum and Archives (QEMA) would be appreciated by the family. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday January 26th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.

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It is with great sadness that the family wishes to announce the passing of Hank Vos of Belleville at the age of 89 years. He passed away peacefully, with family by his side on January 17, 2017 at the H. J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton, ON. Hank was born in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Son of the late Walter and Geesja Vos of Picton and Whitby ON; he will be greatly missed by his wife, Margaret Vos, and his sisters Ada Veenstra and Margret (Bob) Carnegie. Hank was predeceased by his first wife Cornelia “Corry” Vos, his brothers, Jacob Vos and Tom Vos, his brother–in-law, Andrew Veenstra and his sisters-in-law, Grace Vos and Johanna Vos. Hank is the loving father of Vivian (Ron) Long and Walter (Brenda-Lee Doyle) Vos and loving step-father to Shirley Daniels, Louise Liberty, Rhonda (Randy) Payne, David (Carla) Heffernan, Dale (Lisa) Heffernan, Pat (Karen) Heffernan and Kate (Michele Verry) Heffernan. He is missed by his grandchildren, Colin Long, Savannah (Tyrel) Salmond, Joanna (Dreytan) Long, Jordan Long and Martina Doyle-Vos as well as by his 10 stepgrandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. Hank was a member and elder of St. Columba Presbyterian Church and for many years he sang in the choir.

He had a real love for nature and the outdoors, guided many bird watches wherever he travelled and was an ardent supporter of the H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre north of Belleville. The Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 520 Bridge Street East in Belleville, at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Corbyville. A special thanks to the staff of the H J McFarland Memorial Nursing Home and Dr. Nancekievill for their kindness and superb care. If desired, Memorial Donations to the H. R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre or the H. J. McFarland Memorial Home would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel (613-968-2273).

OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of KENNETH JOHN HENRY LAIRD, deceased.

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

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

Dated: January 12th, 2017

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In the Estate of LORRAINE MAE AILLES, deceased.

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

WEESE, Wesley Francis

Wesley left his body at 3 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. He was 68. Wesley approached his dying as he did his life, with kindness and grace, curious about lessons to be learned (“understood, not resolved”). Wesley's talents, interests and experiences were far-ranging, including agriculture, travel, music (playing and composition), gardening, little theatre, politics, open-minded inquiry and spirited discussion.

Wesley felt enriched by his relationships with animals and by his years in Command Performance Choir. He was rooted in nature. Wesley was born on Sept. 30, 1948, in Belleville. A proud descendant of the first settlers to the area, he has recently considered what that meant to the First Nations here.

Wesley is predeceased by his parents Charles Howard and Anna Frances (nee Tanton) Weese, sister Janet Celia Goheen and brother Stephen Mowbray Weese. Wesley loved and is loved by his surviving family: wife Anthea (nee Poulton), with whom he lived for 40 years in Albury, Prince Edward County on his family farm; daughter and son-inlaw Felicity and John Allcorn; grandchildren Rowan and Paige Allcorn (Belleville); nephew John Goheen, his wife Dani, children Maxx, Knox and one-on-the-way (Grafton); niece Elizabeth Goheen, her husband JeanClaude Gagné, children Justin and Alexander (Ottawa); brothersand sisters-in-law Terry and Paty Poulton, and Dave Poulton and Dawn Tinling (Calgary); nephews Alexander Poulton and Andrew Poulton (Calgary); and Irvin Isak Feuer and Ana Pardell and family (Belleville). Wesley will also be dearly missed by other relatives, friends and community.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle Street, Belleville on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

Please come and share your memories and music. In memory of Wesley, please consider the values your heart holds dear.

STEVENS, Louis F.

The family of Louis F. Stevens Jr. announces his passing in Picton, Ontario, on January 11, 2017. He was the youngest son of Louis Frederick and Mary (Em/Oliver) of Canal/Bonny River, where he was born on September 23, 1937.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Dona Stevens, (nee Cronkwright), and older brother, Leo. Louis F. Stevens Jr. grew up in St. George and Saint John; he joined the Canadian Armed Forces at 17 and retired 30 years later. He was a member of the 1st Battalion Canadian Guards, later 3rd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, remustering to Mobile Support Equipment Operator, and saw service in Germany and Cyprus. Although he lived on various miltary bases in Canada, and travelled around the world, he considered Charlotte County his home. He is survived by his children: John Stevens (Michelle), Cold Lake Alberta; Paula Stevens, Picton; Timothy Stevens (Vanessa), Edmonton Alberta; Teresa Stevens (Steve), Picton and James Stevens (Carolyn), Picton; and their children. Also his loving partner and companion, Dale Cronkwright, Picton; sisters, Elizabeth, Canal/Bonny River; Mary, Windsor, Ontario, and Isabel (Lloyd) Martin, Fredericton; nieces and nephews, and several cousins in Charlotte County and Saint John. Cremation has taken place; his ashes will be brought home to family plot, St. George Rural Cemetery, St. George New Brunswick at a later time for interment.

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

Dated: January 12th, 2017

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

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

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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY H.J. McFARLAND MEMORIAL HOME MAINTENANCE

The H.J. McFarland Home is non-profit long term care facility located on the outskirts of Picton, Ontario in beautiful Prince Edward County. Our philosophy of care is one that recognizes the individuality of each resident and where all staff, family members and community partners are valued and respected for their contributions to resident care.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the Maintenance position at HJ McFarland Memorial Home. Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, this position will perform routine, preventative and remedial maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; Post-Secondary preferred • 1-3 years of related experience and training in building maintenance, construction and repairs; related certificates would be considered an asset • Understanding of technical systems; Fire Alarms, HVAC, boiler, plumbing and electrical systems • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act including related Building and Fire Codes • Ability to complete general building construction and minor repairs to small equipment and perform custodial duties as required • Capable of identifying and reporting problems in a timely manner and work within legislated standards and guidelines • Proven communication skills with the ability to keep clear and detailed records of inspections and preventative maintenance • Capable of undertaking self-directed tasks, work independently as well as work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary environment • Available to work a flexible work schedule including evening, weekends and on-call; work planned or unplanned overtime as required • Ability to complete tasks involving pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis and work outdoors as required • Proof of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check The current salary range for this full-time permanent position is $20.31 to $21.14 per hour, as per the Unifor Local 830 collective agreement. Compensation also includes a comprehensive benefit package and membership in OMERS. Please direct your cover letter and resume prior to 4:00 pm on February 4, 2017 to careers@pecounty.on.ca

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

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1042.

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

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Junior Panthers sweep to gold with three victories at Wolves Classic in Cobourg

The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers drove west on Hwy 401 last Saturday hoping to find tougher competition in Cobourg. They didn't find it as the easily won an invitational tournament.

The Panthers took on the host Wolves in the opener and showed they were eager to get back on the court after snow days wiped out two league games. Coach Rob Garden said his team was aggressive from the opening tip, winning 47-21.

Offence came from 10 different players with Brodie Byford leading the charge with eight points.

In their next game, the Panthers saw the Trinity College Bears from Port Hope. Garden said the team started tentatively, but by halftime they'd found they key to the game with Byford and Alex Arsenault dominating down low. A 20-12 halftime lead grew into a 50-27 decision as PECI played with authority in the second half. Byford had 14 points and Arsenault 10.

With the two wins, the Panthers advanced to the championship against the Thomas A. Stewart Griffins. With a school population twice the size of PECI's, Stewart had the largest team the Panthers had faced this year but they still proved no match.

Garden credited great spacing, unselfish ball movement, and a dominant defensive effort for a strong first-half and a 24-1 lead. Byford was also a factor scoring 14 of those points. Dur-

ing the second half, they slowed down and focused on running some new set offences. The final score was 33-16.

Fresh from their second tournament win of the year, the Panthers will face Moira in Picton Feb. 1 in their first game back following the exam break. The opening tip is at 1:30 p.m.

-Adam Bramburger, Staff

CHAMPS The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers swept to first place at the Wolves Classic in Cobourg last weekend. (Submitted photo)

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According to a news release issued by QHC, the completion of Stage 1 of the five-stage process focuses on the future Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital - including an evaluation of the current site, investigation of site options, a high-level space plan and a cost estimate.

It’s expected to take six months to complete this phase of the proposal.

The release further stated the project vision remains a “health care campus where patients can access a wide range of primary health care services — family physicians, nurse practitioners, outpatient clinics, and emergency room, inpatient beds and community support services.”

Representatives from all the planning partners of the PECMH redevelopment project gathered and made remarks Tuesday morning at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

SE LHIN chief executive officer Paul Huras said the Prince Edward County community and ardent supporters of local healthcare should be proud of their work and this step wouldn't have been reached so quickly without those efforts.

Huras explained Tuesday's news wasn't about getting shovels in the ground but more about the capital gathering and planning at the ministry level as well as data gathering at the local level.

“Without this step being approved, you wouldn't be getting shovels in the ground so this is a very important step and you should feel proud and excited about this,” Huras said. “This will lead to the next step that refines the process, defines it and gets it to the point where you are getting construction bids and finally getting that hole in the ground. You are now a priority with the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and you are moving ahead.”

QHC chair Doug McGregor reminded the 50 supporters and stakeholders that a redeveloped PECMH was and will continue to be the group's top development priority from concept to creation to implementation.

“There's nothing more important to us in terms of our capital projects or programs right now than getting this new hospital off the ground,” McGregor said.

“Cleary we are on the right track,

A NEW DAY DAWNING QHC president and CEO Mary Clare Egberts speaks with Dr. Don Koval at Tuesday’s announcement that the PECMH redevelopment project is moving forward. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

the ministry has approved us to go to the next step and we are moving forward.”

In the seemingly continuous murk that is the future of healthcare in Ontario, it would be folly to believe anything is absolute over an infinite timeline but a new PECMH could give those unsure about the future of a front line health facility in this community some level of security, according to the chair.

“We know that building a new hospital here in the next few years in Picton will secure the future of a long-term hospital in Prince Edward County and a rural hospital will meet the needs of this community close to home is very important to us,” McGregor said .

“I really look forward to the day when we all gather here again for groundbreaking ceremonies.”

The municipality is also a planning partner and has worked behind the scenes to ensure all of the parties stayed in contact and were focussed on a similar goal.

Mayor Robert Quaiff finally tipped his hand somewhat Tuesday morning and made mention of some of the connections he and council members were tapping during the pre-capital and first stage of the process.

“Making and maintaining these partnerships and contacts in the (ministry) have paid dividends,” Quaiff said. “This announcement wasn't supposed to come until later in the year but with the advocacy work behind the scenes of myself and councillor Bill Roberts, here we are today.”

Calling the announcement one of the biggest highlights of his term, Quaiff explained the corporate strategic plan adopted by council last summer highlighted the promotion of sustainable

health-care services in the community as a key priority and keeping the channels of communication open with all parties was paramount in seeing the process through.

“The PECMH redevelopment is a big component of that priority within the plan. We recognized it was essential to maintain a voice with our upper levels of government to keep our facilities viable and our services accessible,” Quaiff added.

The term campus was offered by more than one party on Tuesday indicating a vision of having the hospital, office and clinic space for members of Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) and potentially other community service providers is very much in play.

Dr. Don Koval has spent his last three decades in family medicine at PECMH and waxed poetically about his early years at the facility, recalling specialists and services and offering his qualified opinion that the hospital was and still is the cleanest hospital in the Quinte area.

But the practice of medicine has changed drastically in recent years thanks to technological advances that weren't even considered as near as five years ago.

“The kind of hospital we need has changed as well. No longer do we need a massive structure with lots and lots of beds because the majority of patients do a large portion of recuperating at home,” Koval said. “We need a new, better designed hospital with better ventilation, more room in the rooms, better bathrooms and better resistance to infectious diseases.”

Essentially, Koval explained the future of medicine in Prince Edward County is an integrated

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facility on a campus model.

“We hope this facility integrates with the PEFHT for seamless transition of care from outpatient to inpatient care and then back to outpatient care and then the home,” he offered.

The community is expected to raise about 10 per cent of the cost of the building as well as the cost for any medical equipment needed.

While some salvageable equipment will be moved from the current PECMH to the new site, it's expected there will be a long list of capital equipment needs.

Fundraising planning and efforts for these costs borne by the community are already underway and will be headed up by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Prince Edward County Memorial Auxiliary Foundation president Monica Alyea said she felt the QHC board recognizes and appreciates the term community when it comes to the community's hospital and that every county resident has a stake in the future PECMH. “We're one of the partners at the table and you are at the table and your families and friends,” Alyea said while pointing to the audience. “Rural is taking a beating right now, whether it’s education or whether it's health care.

Rural needs to be in capital letters.

We have abilities to mobilize that cities don't have, we know our neighbours and we know our friends and we know what we want in our health-care system.”

For 31 years, the foundation has taken the lead for funding medical equipment needs at the beloved hospital and the group will continue in that role.

Alyea explained over 60 years ago, community leaders saw the need to improve on the services offered at the hospital on Hill Street and subsequent leaders undertook this duty and build the current hospital.

“Now, more than 50 years later, it's our turn to look to the future of health care in Prince Edward County and provide what we need,” said Alyea. “We are ready to help in the tradition of building and maintaining a vibrant rural hospital as the heart of our health-care community.”

While the foundation is the fundraising arm of the hospital, the auxiliary is the service arm that does a little bit of everythingincluding raise funds.

Auxiliary past-president Peggy Payne said the group of over 300 volunteers, like most everyone else, are concerned not about the building itself but the care that is provided by the members of the PEFHT and the frontline staff.

The auxiliary has already raised $300,000 of its $1 million commitment to the new facility and Payne said the pink smock brigade will be out in full force in the coming months and years.

“We will be standing on street corners, using the Festival of Trees and the coffee shop and shop to put forth our contribution to this new hospital,” she said.

Preliminary figures shared by foundation leaders at a previous QHC board meeting indicate the total cost of a new facility will be around $70 million.

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Councillors reverse course on farm tax ratio reduction CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A reduction to the farm tax ratio won't come in 2017.

At the Jan. 12 committee-ofthe-whole meeting councillors supported a motion to reduce the farm tax ratio to 20 per cent in 2017 and to 20 per cent in 2018 from the current 25 per cent.

That motion was defeated in a recorded vote of 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 at Tuesday's council meeting. Councillors David Harrison, Treat Hull, Janice Maynard, Brad Nieman, Dianne O'Brien, Roy Pennell, and Jamie Forrester voted in support of the reduction. Councillors Kevin Gale, Steven Graham, Bill Roberts, Barry Turpin, Jim Dunlop, Lenny Epstein, Steve Ferguson, Gord Fox, and Mayor Robert Quaiff voted against the motion.

A motion to keep the ratio at 25 per cent for 2017 was approved by the same 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 margin.

Those who didn't support the motion remarked that it was one of the most challenging and complex issues they'd faced since taking their seat around council's horseshoe. Those in support of the reduction felt council had offered support for other sectors when needed and said this issue shouldn't be considered any different.

There was plenty of vocal support for the measure from the agricultural community, but council also heard from residen-

tial dwellers who said they shouldn't be asked to shoulder more of the tax burden.

Ultimately, it came down to a close vote.

While he didn't support the reduction on Tuesday evening, Mayor Quaiff suggested he'd continue to investigate the issue at a higher level and push for provincial support and assistance in dealing with it. Quaiff said he has planned meetings with Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Keith Currie, Ontario agriculture minister Leal, and Ontario finance minister Charles Sousa during next week's Rural Ontario Municipal Association annual conference.

For more on this story, see next's week's issue of the Gazette.

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