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unIted Supporters gathered on International Women’s Day in a march through downtown Picton to raise awareness of the issues facing women. Participants joined together in inspirational chants and waved signs and banners as they proceeded down Main Street, eventually winding back to the Regent Theatre where inspirational movie Girl Rising was shown. The march was organized by Food Not Bombs. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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County women came together in a call for equality to celebrate Sunday's International Women's Day. On Sunday Food Not Bombs — a collective which shares free, healthy food while working toward social change — hosted International Women's Day activities at Picton Town Hall. The family friendly event featured a free brunch, art marking, and music from D.J. Ombudsman. Participants were encouraged to create inspirational banners to be displayed during a march down Picton's Main Street. Following the march, participants were invited to a free movie at the Regent Theatre, which was sponsored by the Prince Edward District Women's Institute and the County's International Women's Day Committee. The movie, Girl Rising, tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who faced injustices such as child slavery, but through their actions provide a source of inspiration and

for equalIty Stephanie Bell was among those creating banners and celebrating women on Sunday at Picton Town Hall. Bell said many issues of equality are still prevalent it today’s society and it’s important to call attention to them. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

hope. Christine Renaud, one of the Food Not Bombs organizers, said on Sunday the organization felt there was a connection between their goal of fighting poverty and hunger, and the plight of women across the globe. “We fight all oppression and that includes women.”

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Food Not Bombs offers free meals at Picton Town Hall on the first and third Wednesday of each month, and hosts all day events the second Sunday of each month. This year the second Sunday fell on International Women's Day, and Renaud said it was a perfect fit. “We usually serve a meal and people do art and

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begin with — inequality. “It's become about 'celebrating women,' which is great, except the original idea of International Women's Day is to raise awareness of inequality,” she said. “We still have a long, long way to go. There's more to it than selling pink things.” Things such as pay equality and the balance of power are still very much issues, said Renaud. “It's a patriarchal society, which everyone knows,” she said. “Look around and you have millions of women cooking and who are the celebrities? The men chefs. We've got millions of people teaching, mostly women, and a high degree of principals are men.” She said women have to come together to create awareness of the issues and demand equality. Stephanie Bell, a Food Not Bombs member, was among those preparing signs for Sunday's march. She said for herself, the day was about celebrating women. “Everyone needs to respect women in general and there are a lot of equality issues that are still going on today,” she said. “We're still not equal, really. That's why I'm here.”

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The Picton Legion was a hive of activity Saturday as the site hosted an indoor yard and vendor sale. A total of 22 vendors took part, raising $240 to assist the Legion in its community initiatives. Organizer Tabitha Kay said vendors and sellers had a great time socializing, buying, and selling at the event, and many expressed interest in participating in another sale. Kay said the Legion Ladies Auxiliary helped raise some funds selling sandwiches and snacks for lunch, and Big Momma's Sweets was one of the most popular tables with goodies selling out fast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's been good, we've had a lot of people coming

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Maple in the County to offer exciting events across the municipality in 14th year Festival March 28-29 will feature 10 sugar bushes and 13 other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;off-the-farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; venues for visitors to taste, see, and experience Carbone said the event is an important kickoff to the tourist season and has spinoff economic benefits both in the county and in the rest of the region. The participating sugar bushes are: Sweetwater Cabin/Hubbs Sugarbush, Fosterholm Farms, Vader's Maple Syrup, Nyman

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Maple in the County returns this month, this time with maple producers back at the helm. While the event had always been producer driven, for the past 10 years the event was organized by Taste the County. With that organization dissolved, those duties fell back to the producers, who organized this year's events with support from the County's community development department. Producers and guests gathered at Strictly Maple near Consecon last week to announce the event, which takes place March 28â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29 across the county. This year marks the 14th annual celebration of maple, with 10 local sugar bushes, and several wineries and restaurants participating. The participating venues will offer a variety of family-friendly activities including pancake breakfasts, sugar shack tours, demonstrations, taffy, and wagon rides. The municipality is also offering free public skating on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and on Sunday. March 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. A free family movie is also planned for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Regent Theatre in Picton. In addition to providing sweet treats, the event will give participants an opportunity to give back. All sugar bush locations will be accepting donations to the local food banks. Speaking on behalf of the producers at last week's announcement was planning committee chair Ron Hubbs.

Farms, Honey Wagon Farms, Sugarbush Vineyards, Waupoos Estates Winery & Sugarbush, Walt's Sugar Shack, Strictly Maple, and Three Dog Winery & Sugarbush. The full list of participating venues and events can be found online at www.mapleinthecounty.ca.

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Maple tIMe Maple producers, guests, and dignitaries gathered at Strictly Maple last week for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maple in the County kickoff event. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities run from March 28 through March 29 at locations throughout the county. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our theme has kind of been 'back to the farm,'â&#x20AC;? Hubbs said. With that, this year's event features increased focus on the farms involved. Hubbs said Maple in the County is the kickoff to the growing season and for the producers is a big part of the maple season. Hubbs said it seems the event is increasingly marking the beginning of tourist season as well in Prince Edward County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maple in the County is Prince Edward County's largest festival, and what's unique about that is it's done in the off-season when you're not usually getting people in,â&#x20AC;? said Hubbs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really think that's something, that we can accomplish that in the off tourist season.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the 10 sugar bushes, Hubbs said there are 13 other â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the farmâ&#x20AC;? venues for participants to visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's really a driving tour of the whole county,â&#x20AC;? he said. County director of community development Neil Carbone said Hubbs was the first to call when Taste the County announced it

would cease operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said we're here to work with you, all the growers are committed to making this event a continued success in the absence of Taste,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From that moment I knew this event was going to continue to be strong, and it was indicative of the dedication of the people who make this happen.â&#x20AC;?

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1925

n The forestry branch of the Ontario government was prepared to give out 3,500 trees free to land owners looking to reforest their land. To receive trees, growers simply had to send a letter to the government and pay the postage charges. One of the nurseries where the government was growing the trees was at the Sandbanks. The varieties included were pine, spruce, cedar, larch, and some hardwood varieties. n With federal ridings realigned, the Progressives held a nomination meeting for the new Prince Edward-Lennox district. Sitting MP E.J. Sexsmith, of Napanee, was the lone person nominated. He favoured business growth and was champion of agriculture. Sexsmith appreciated at the many women who turned out to see him nominated. n Mother’s allowances helped 21 families in the county. The average monthly allowance in Ontario was $35.80. The County spent $660 a month on allowances.

80 years ago — 1935

n The province came through with some encouraging news as it moved forward with its order for Picton to install a proper sewage system. It indicated it would consider the project as an unemployment relief measures and cover two-thirds of employment cost. Picton was one of three towns in Ontario with populations over 3,000 without an adequate system. n Picton banks were in receipt of new bills from the Bank of Canada. The old bills, which were larger in size than the new ones were still to remain in circulation, to be phased out over a 10-year period. n The Hastings Children’s Aid Society recognized Wellington men Richard Ingram and Dalton Murphy. They risked their own lives and rescued two Crown wards

60 years ago — 1955

n Tomato growers in Ontario would receive a 50 cent increase per ton after the Ontario Vegetable Growers’ Marketing Board and processers agreed on the rate. No. 1 grade tomatoes would be worth $37 a ton and No. 2 grade tomatoes would be worth $24 a ton. Just one year previous, the growers had to stomach a price cut of $3 per ton. The growers were looking for a $1.50 increase, but feared arbitration. n Thieves stripped the Quinte Dairy office of $2,000 in equipment, but they abandoned it after seeing some roadwork north of the Murray Canal bridge and mistaking it for a police roadblock.

40 years ago — 1975

n Prince Edward County appointed a new curator to oversee the County museum at the former St. Mary Magdalene Church. James Gooding, the editor of the Canadian Journal on Arms Collecting would be taking the post April 1. Gooding had worked for the province on its granting committee for museums and had been head of the National Parks Commission’s museums division. He was chosen from 12 candidates for the job. n MPP James Taylor advised of a meeting between the province’s design team and elected representatives from across the Quinte region to discuss plans for a replacement bridge over the Bay of Quinte. Taylor indicated he was hopeful public meetings could also start in April.

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tion, they are always there for me.” The menu provides complete meals, soups and desserts. All of the items on the menu are made with a focus on nutrition. Most of them are diabetic friendly, low in fat, calories and sodium. There are a number of low sodium soup options and a few desserts that are made with low sugar. The pamphlet has diet codes that classify each meal. These codes help seniors to choose which item is right for them.

Some of the menu selections are lactose and gluten free and suitable for a renal diet. In addition there is a range of meals and soups for those who need a minced or pureed diet. Vegetarian and Vegan items are also available. Community Care will arrange for a volunteer to deliver your frozen meal order to your door, ready to be placed in the freezer for when you wish to use them. “The Meals on Wheels delivery people are wonderful, caring people,” commented a senior. You can also pick up your order or ask a family member or friend do so for you. Come into the office today and ask for a copy of the new pamphlet that lists the entrees, soup and desserts that are available. Call 613476-7493 for more information.

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a student looking to fulfill community hours or gain valuable social service or retail experience? What about picking up the items that members of the community so graciously donate to the Thrift Shop? Community Care's Thrift Shop, and our many other programs, can help fulfill your goal in volunteering. Community Care's volunteer drivers escort seniors to medical appointments and essential shopping. If you enjoy driving, meeting and spending time with people, and have a few hours to spare, call our office and ask about becoming a volunteer driver.

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Community Care’s Thrift Shop is located at 153 Main Street and has close to 4,000 square feet of a wide array of goods for sale. Everything is donated by caring people in the community. The bag sale of clothing for the whole family continues throughout March. You can also find books, household items, dishes, furniture, toys, craft items, tools, etc. available at great prices. Stop in soon and find a treasure.

Solo performances, new shows in Festival Players’ plans

The Festival Players of Prince Edward County are going solo this July. When the theatre company announced the schedule for its ninth season this week, it included soloFest, a collection of solo work from artists across Canada. “The solo show is an art form, for sure, the kind of experience that can transform the space and transport the audience,” said artistic director Sarah Phillips in a news release. “We’ve hosted a couple of remarkable solo shows in the past and this collection of pieces has lots to offer.” Phillips indicated that audiences will learn more about the performers involved and

schedules, as well as a special soloFest pass in the weeks to come. August will see the company continue its tradition of performing outside under a giant tent at Rosehall Run in Hillier. Gaining the billing at Festival Players’ signature venue is Stag and Doe, a comedy by Mark Crawford about the rituals of small-town pemarital shenanigans. Crawford is familiar to Festival Players audiences as he was in the county in 2013 for the production of The Notorious Right Robert and his Robber Bride, Crawford played Robert’s brother Blue Jay in that staging. Phillips indicated that

Crawford’s Stag and Doe has received rave reviews from audiences across the province. During the summer, audiences will also be able to see the workshop process for three new works that Festival Players is commissioning for its 10th anniversary in 2016. One is a stage adaptation of Ameliasburgh poet Al Purdy’s novel A Splinter in the Heart. The second is a collaboration with Fixt Point Theatre creating a piece called Tale of a Town: Prince Edward County. The third is to be a collaboration developed by the Festival Players Young Company about the area’s agricultural history. The final piece in this year’s

schedule is a co-production of Unjustly, a piece written by Krista Dalby, of Small Pond Arts, and the Shadow of a Doubt collective. The piece features a combination of shadow puppetry and live performance and it details the shooting death of Peter Lazier and the ensuing bungled trial that led to the hangings of Joseph Thomset and George Lowder in Picton in 1884. Phillips said she feels the company has great shows on stage and in development this summer. For ticketing information, please call 613-4761991 or visit the web site www.festivalplayers.ca -Staff

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‘It's become about ‘celebrating women,' which is great, except the original idea of International Women's Day is to raise awareness of inequality. We still have a long, long way to go. There's more to it than selling pink things.’

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ONE OF ThE OrgaNIzErS OF ThE INTErNaTIONal WOMEN’S Day CElEbraTIONS IN PICTON, ON ThE IMPOrTaNCE OF CrEaTINg aWarENESS abOuT INEqualITIES aND WOrKINg TO ElIMINaTE ThEM.

still suPPorting While former County 99.3 FM General Manager JJ Johnston has formally bid adieu to the management end of the local community radio station, he continues to support it. Last week Johnston, through his company, JJ International Media/Management Solutions, donated $993 to County 99.3 FM. Accepting on behalf of the station is General Manager Deb Simpson. (Jason Parks/Picton Gazette)

Province has much to consider when studying sale of public assets

PREMIER Kathleen Wynne has said her government will look at selling off portions of Hydro One — its Brampton operations and its Hydro One Networks distributing arm — in a way to secure money to finance transit expansion. When some media outlets suggested the province was looking at divesting itself of a greater interest in the utility, including an initial public offering of 10-15 per cent of the company, the Premier hasn’t outright denied it. At this point, with the province’s debt rising and a recent history of running deficit budgets, the province should be applauded for trying to come up with ways to find money using the resources it does have. That said, one would hope the politicians and bureaucrats are very careful about the way they approach such a potential windfall of revenue. Hydro rates continue to soar in this province and worry that private shareholders might try to be looking for larger margins of profit certainly aren’t unfounded. Should the province even consider divesting itself of its assets, it should ensure that it has stringent regulations in place to ensure that it still controls the production and distribution of energy within its jurisdiction and it has controls to ensure that businesses and taxpayers don’t see skyrocketing increases like the ones this province has seen in recent years. Some analysts say those prices are the result of deregulation in the early 2000s, while others point to a bloated system and high production costs in a period when demand isn’t meeting supply. Indeed, one could see that the way energy costs are rising, there would be a decent rate on return for investors if the province were to sell off portions of its energy infrastructure, however, so it makes sense that step is being considered. With that in mind, the province would be wise to be wary of the old adage that something done is difficult to undo. Without the proper framework in place, it’s hard to see the benefit if the result makes it difficult for the private sector to promote economic growth. While considering the option of selling hydro to private interests, it would also behoove the province to think like those private interests and look to streamline its bureaucracy and eliminate costs to ensure the system is working at its best efficiency moving forward. That should be a must, regardless of ownership decisions. Rural Ontarians should also be following this discussion closely for another reason. Though many have paid taxes and hydro bills for many years, a lot of rural residents seldom have the opportunity to use public transit. Instead, they live in municipalities with crumbling infrastructure that will likely continue to crumble with municipal governments feeling a cash crunch of their own. There needs to be a discussion about where the money from any transfer of public assets will go and it should be one that provides an equitable distribution of that wealth to all involved. Perhaps that would come from a roads infrastructure program , but the province also shouldn’t overlook the idea of reducing its debt first as that is money that is going to competing jurisdictions. Leading up to budget time, there will likely be several considerations for how the provincial government will find the money it needs to boost the economy and put its books in order. One would hope politicians from all sides of the political spectrum carefully examine the choices and their consequences for all the people of the province.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

Ameliasburgh library branch a busy community hub

Inside at the Ameliasburgh library – Al Purdy branch, visitors will not only find books, magazines and DVDs, but also art and a sense of community. The walls of the branch at 809 Whitney Road currently showcase the art of Florence Van De Ven. It was through frequent visits to the branch that Van De Ven and staff member Gisa Iannaci began to chat about the artist’s work and a suggestion was made that pieces be brought in for display. “I was a late bloomer in the county's garden of artists,” says Florence Van De Ven. “In my sixties I discovered I could actually draw a recognizable bird to put on a birdhouse I'd built. Wow! I felt a jolt of pure amazement that has become full blown pleasure over the years.” The painter’s remarkable detailed works featuring landscapes, wildlife and rural buildings can be seen at the library and also at her home just up the road from the library at De Ven’s Art Studio. In addition to the regular activity of the busy branch, every Thursday afternoon, except for the second Thursday when the monthly book club meets, patrons Jane Cunningham, Audrey Marsland and Sheila Eagen can be found playing Mah Jongg. During March Break, from March 17 to March 20, an ongoing drop-in Lego Building Contest will be underway with visitors encouraged to vote for their favourite creations. The County of Prince Edward Public Library’s March Break week of activities at all six branches will end with an all day “It’s a Wrap” celebration at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, families are invited to bring children for a ukulele workshop, aerobic dancing, story time, board games and library bingo. The Ameliasburgh branch has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the back of Harry Bisdee’s

InsIde the lIbrary CHRISTINE RENAUD

store. Bisbee was a prominent business owner and resident involved in many civic groups. The by-law for an official pubic library in Ameliasburgh Township was created in 1975. The library moved into the township hall from the store, and finally found its present home in the circa 1848 stone schoolhouse at 809 Whitney Road. In 2001, the Ameliasburgh Branch was renamed the Al Purdy branch in honour of the local poet, whose works include among others Beyond Remembering: The Collected Poems of Al Purdy, Reaching for the Beaufort Sea: An Autobiography, Starting from Ameliasburgh and The Collected Prose of Al Purdy. In recent years, the County of Prince Edward Public Library has worked in support of the Al Purdy Aframe project. The initiative renovated the famous writer’s nearby Ameliasburgh home and introduced a Writers-in-Residence program. Though the branch has received many updates over the years, including a new floor in 2009, the building's schoolhouse charm remains, including a large chalkboard in the children's area. All are invited to discover this small and special branch of the County’s library system and see for themselves why it is considered a notable hub of the hamlet of Ameliasburgh.

Purdy’s Patrons Artist Florence Van De Ven, top, displays her art at the Ameliasburgh library branch, while, bottom from left, Jane Cunningham, Audrey Marsland and Sheila Eagen. visit regularly. (Submitted photos)

Linda Keenan and Sue Maybee of the Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness group were in Picton Tuesday handing out small gifts and treats to local residents. The program promotes positive energy to counteract the negative effects of senseless violence in society. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Additional health-care cuts prove puzzling

After hearing about another round of cuts to health care in the Quinte region, I am still puzzled. Nurses, of all the people to cut from health care, nurses. Tireless, serving others, those who have gone to great lengths to become nurses are now going to be laid off and part time will be hired to replace them as cost saving methods. How truly asinine! Young people are told to get a career in health care because there are shortages of nurses, they toil to make grades and then after the graduate, they go on to care for our sick and dying fami-

Beware of BPA in food packaging

I recently needed canned tomatoes for a recipe, so I opened three cans, all of which had white linings. These were Great Value diced, (prepared for Walmart Canada), Compliments diced, (prepared for Sobeys), and Primo whole plum (prepared for Primo Foods), all of which had been purchased within the last few months. As I understand it, BPA, a chemical in many plastics and canned food linings, might raise risks of miscarriage and affect fertility and other aspects of health. I read that this chemical goes into the food when the cans are heated in order to attach the lids., i.e. the white material lining the can melts and seeps into the contents. This practice, which I understand, has been outlawed in some countries already, should be stopped in Canada, and the products removed from grocery store shelves. This letter is to alert the public of the possible dangers of consuming food being marketed in this type of container. Louise Donahue London, Ont.

lies, many times losing time with their own families, working long hours many times on holidays and times when others enjoy time with families.. without complaint. Those in charge now say they have to cut costs, but instead of looking to the right solution, they go after nurses. Hospitals are now run like megacorporations with board members, chief executive officers and other useless titles, each taking their piece of the pie, each enjoying retirement packages and benefits. The first question is “why?” Why do we need to pay a group that will at some

time down the line need these nurses they are willing to dismiss so easily? Is the money they make as a board member at the hospitals expense going to make they exempt from needing care? Secondly... Why do we tolerate this pillaging of funds by suited crooks? I say crooks, because none of the management needs the money. Most are well off coming from other businesses . Health care is a critical expenditure and all, I say , all the funds should and must stay in the service of patients. There are many in

our communities that would gladly step forward to manage in place of a paid board, just to keep the hospitals strong. It is time we the community, cry out against this kind of leadership in our health care.. the " This is the way we will do it and be hanged if you don't like it. " must come to an end for our hospital and for our nurses.. true heroes who need our support, who need our voice... stop the waste, cut management!

AIDING THE AUXILIARY

Jamie Hanna Foxboro

Loch Sloy Holdings recently donated $3,000 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Here, Loch Sloy manager Jacqui Burley (second from right) presents the cheque to Second Time Around Shop manager Pam Strachan (centre). Also pictured, from left are Auxiliary treasurer Bev Thompson, Loch Sloy representative Steven Everall, and Auxiliary past-president Fran Donaldson. (Submitted photo) The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

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

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hospItal talk Local health advocate Fran Renoy speaks to a gathering of county residents at Picton United Church on Sunday. Renoy spoke of county residents’ passion for the hospital and its importance to the community. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Hospital advocate encourages public to still give to foundation

Renoy stresses value in continuing to fight Chad Ibbotson

The future of Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a prevalent concern in the municipality, and was the focus of a talk from local health advocate Fran Renoy at Picton United Church on Sunday. Renoy began her talk by stating the importance of supporting the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). “We have a very active foundation and (foundation communications coordinator Briar Boyce) tells me that in the last 15 years we've raised $6 million, which is very, very good,” she said. “Anything that is raised here stays in the county and we want to give the staff the best equipment they can have in the emergency department.” She also noted the hard work of all the foundation's volunteers. As she continued, Renoy looked to the past in an effort to frame the importance of supporting the hospital and being vigilant in the face of proposed reductions. A former hospital worker, Renoy said she got involved with the management side of the hospital following her retirement in Staff writer

1998. She said when she attended her first Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) board meeting around the year 2000, the board was considering reductions. “They were voting to consider taking away or limiting some of our services, this was in the (operating room), mammography department, lab, maternity beds and every board member in that room put of their hand to look into this,” she said. She said she went home shocked. “I made up my mind that day that I would at least write letters to the media just to let residents of this county, stakeholders, know the cuts that were taking place and the implications,” she said. She said the cuts would have had a larger impact because of the lack of adequate and affordable transportation. She said be began writing letters more regularly about hospital issues. “I would agonize over these letters, they quite often took me a while, but I had two rules — I would do my homework and make sure my facts were straight, and I would try not to insult anybody,” Renoy said.

She said at that time residents could purchase QHC memberships and she knew that to have any sway with the board, county residents would have to form a strong contingent of corporation members. “Myself and a few others placed membership forms in a few businesses in the county and I wrote many letters to the media and, just to show how passionate this county is about their hospital, that membership rose from 100 to 700,” she said. “Of the 700, 74 per cent were from the county … that's really quite amazing when you think the stakeholders in the county represent 21 per cent of the total QHC stakeholder area.” Renoy said ultimately the corporation was eliminated and the board dismissed by the province. She said it seemed the province always had a plan. With QHC dealing with a $12-million funding gap in coming years, Renoy said it continues to be important to fight to keep services in Prince Edward County. Following the service visitors were invited to soup and sandwich luncheon. Donations went to support PECMHF. Renoy said $700 was raised.

Baxter Arts Centre to host children’s workshop

Local youth 6-12 can kick off March Break with some dance, music, and drama this Saturday. Judith Popiel and Michele Lintern Mole are hosting a workshop at the Baxter Arts Centre in Bloomfield from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature

improvisational dance and movement techniques and structured dramatic exercises like role playing, mime, tableaux, and storytelling. The workship will draw from a child’s individual creative process in a supportive small-group atmos-

phere. The cost is $50, including snacks. Registration is limited, so participants are encouraged to book ahead by calling 613-352-3439 or e-mailing sogopo@kos.net. -Staff

WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United Church-County Food Bank. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: New Format one winner per week) Feb 3 Sandy Bowser, 10th Amber Hayward-Stewart, 17th Lisa Mowbray, 24thEd Sokolowsky. SPRING SHOPPING SPREE: Presented by the Kinette Club of Picton. Assorted gift certificates with a total value of $550. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw is March 28. Tickets can be purchased at Flowers n’ Such or from any Picton Kinette. Or call 476-0203/3495 for more information. PEC PIPES & DRUMS: Practice every Thursday Picton Town Hall 5:30-8:30pm. Free lessons. No experience necessary. Info Debbie 476-8187. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Spring Show “Off the Wall” runs until May 25. Opening reception Mar 14 from 2-4pm. Visit the website for details & pictures www.artsonmaingallery.ca. NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622. TOPS #4915: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Wannett 476-6579 CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. Casual friendly adult get together with board games, cards, ping pong & conversation at Athol Community Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Details atholreccentre.com. FREE SENIORS EXERCISE CLASSES IN PEC: VON SMART classes are gentle & progressive & can be done standing or seated. For info 1-888-279-4866 ext 5350. www.von.ca. PICTON LEGION BR 78: Darts, Open Mixed “Fun Darts Night” every Wednesday 68pm. New draw for teams each week. Public welcome. Info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion. All proceed to worthy Legion causes. PICTON LEGION BR 78: Every Friday Open Mic & Jam 2:30pm. MARCH 13: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner features Roast Chicken, Soup, Vegetables, Potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea. ($14.95 + HST) Serving 5-7pm. Info 399-1684. MARCH 16: THE PUPPET TAMER – Ventriloquist & Puppet Show for families 1pm. Picton Br Library. Free. MARCH 16: PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP – Picton Br Library 1:45pm. Free. MARCH 17: WEEKLONG DROP IN LEGO BUILDING CONTEST – Bloomfield, Ameliasburgh & Consecon Br Libraries. MARCH 17: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am-12noon. MARCH 17: DANCE AEROBICS FOR KIDS – Wellington Br Library 10:30am. MARCH 17: SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – Ham & scalloped potato luncheon, noon at the Salvation Army. Tickets are $7. Call 476-3159 to reserve a seat. MARCH 17: DROP IN CHESS – Beginner to advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. MARCH 17: YOGA FOR KIDS – Picton Br Library 1:30pm. MARCH 17: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB Drop in weekly Yoga & Zumba for kids. Wellington Br Library 4-5pm. MARCH 17: AL-ANON(adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

MARCH 18: STORY TIME & CRAFT – Wellington Br Library 10:30am. MARCH 18: MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – With entertain MARCH 18: MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – With entertainment at 12 noon. $10/person. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Reserve your place by Tuesday prior at 12 noon 476-7493. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Milford. For takeout please advise when you register. MARCH 18: HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PET – With cute animals too! Picton Br Library 2pm. MARCH 18: HAM SUPPER – Athol (Cherry Valley) Community Hall 6pm. Presented by the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute assisted by the Athol Rec Committee. Dinner & dessert $12/person, under 12 $6. Raffle. To reserve a seat call Josie 476-4120. MARCH 19: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). MARCH 19: BRIDGE LUNCHEON – Elks Lodge Picton $10/person. Lunch 12noon – 1pm. To reserve a table contact Marilyn 4766956. All proceeds to Royal Purple Elks Lodge. MARCH 19: FREE FAMILY MOVIE – “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” Wellington Br Library 2pm. MARCH 19: MONTHLY SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP – Picton Br Library 5:30pm. All welcome. MARCH 20: DANCE AEROBICS FOR KIDS – Picton Br Library 10:30am. MARCH 20: YOGA FOR KIDS – Wellington Br Library 1:30pm. MARCH 20: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall Serving 57pm. $15/person. Everyone Welcome. MARCH 21: MARCH BREAK ALL DAY WRAP UP PARTY – With ukuele lesson, dance aerobics, library bingo & more 10:30am-3pm Ameliasburgh Town Hall. MARCH 25: CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY HEARING CLINIC – Hearing help clinic hosted by PE Community Care for Seniors at The Armoury Mall , 206 Main St. Picton. Schedule your free personal & confidential half hour appt with a CHS hearing care counselor by calling 476- 7493. MARCH 25: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm. Home-made soup & sandwich, cookies & beverage $7.50/person. Take-out available call 476-6050. Proceeds to church outreach programs. MARCH 25: SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH – St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 2029 Cty Rd 13. Adults $15 & Children 12 & under $8. Tickets at the door. Take-out available & Bake Sale. MARCH 27: PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE – Prince Edward Fundraising Evening 7pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Corey St. Bloomfield. Desserts & refreshments, with various groups of singers & soloists sharing their gifts of music & song. A free-will offering will be taken. MARCH 28: SUMMER SPORTS & CAMP REGISTRATION – Wellington Community Centre 9am-4pm. Discover what is available for children between the ages of 4-18 to keep active this summer. www.pecsa.ca. MARCH 28: THE PROBLEMS OF EVIL – “Why Bad Things Happen to Good People” a Lenten talk by Kathleen Smith, St. Philip’s Anglican Church Hall, Milford 9:30am for coffee & 10am talk/discussion. Potluck after. Donations welcome. MARCH 28: PEC OPP “CRAM THE CRUISER” – Wellington & District Storehouse Foodbank Fundraiser 10am-2pm Pierson’s Foodland parking lot. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help out your local foodbank! Foodland will also be selling $5 grocery bags full of items that you can donate. APRIL 11: SUMMER SPORTS & CAMP REGISTRATION – Picton Town Hall (Above the Fire Hall) 8am-2pm. Discover what is available for children between the ages of 4-18 to keep active this summer. www.pecsa.ca.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

S ervices ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith 613-929-2757

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am

St. Philip’s 44 Philip St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philip’s www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

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

Sunday, March 15th Fourth Sunday in Lent Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

Need Prayer or a quiet Place? Every Monday 2-4pm Sunday Services 10:30am

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

EMMANUEL Baptist Church

Sundays.

Morning Services. 9am & 11am (full children’s programs). Evening Bible Study. 7pm.

Wednesdays. Mid-week Study. 7:00-8:30pm-Small Group Study. Emmanuel Kids. (0yrs-Gr 5) 7:00-8:30pm-Children’s Program. Fusion (Grades 6-8). 7:00-8:30pm-Program starts.

Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries (High School). Rides To Church. If you would like to come to church, ďƵƚ ŚĂǀĞ ŶŽ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟ ŽŶ͕ ĐĂůů :ĞĂŶ Ăƚ ϲϭϯͲϯϵϵͲϯϮϱϴ͘

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EDWARD NORTH PICTON UNITED PRINCE UNITED CHURCH CHURCH Sunday, March 15th

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12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Worship 10:30am

Fourth Sunday of Lent WESLEY - Mountain View @ 9:30am FRIENDSHIP - Demorestville @ 11:00am All Children welcome at Sunday School

Exodus 20:2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt…you shall have no other gods before me”.

Message: “Truth and Carnival Mirrors” Women’s Ministry Breakfast Sat. Mar.21st @ 9:00 am. Call Leslie (613-476-2020) to sign up.

Sermon: “Let Love Decide”

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org

Serving the Community for 221 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

Recovering our Celtic Roots Keeping the Circle Strong with

St. Brigid, St. Columba George McLeod, Jean Vanier Drumming by Anne McClurg

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

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

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

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm Sunday 10am

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM

Wellington Pentecostal Church

Rev. Charles Morris

When life seems too chaotic, what better place for you to find peace and friendship? We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood. 335 Main St., Picton

(Across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

Minister: Janelle Shaw

Fourth Sunday in Lent 9:30am - South Bay

11:00am - Cherry Valley

Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

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dean Lenny Epstein awards Glen Wallis with a $1,000 grant for his Food to Share project, bringing healthy meals to local food banks. (Submitted photo)

Awesome PEC backs Food to Share project with $1,000 grant Program would allow people to cook food at home and donate it to local food banks ChAD iBBotSon

Staff writer

The latest project funded through the Prince Edward County Awesome Foundation will look to fill up the freezers of the county's food banks. Awesome PEC announced on Saturday that Glen Wallis had been awarded $1,000 for his “Food to Share” project, which will use local produce and teams of volunteers to fill local food bank freezers with healthy meals. After being announced as the winner, Wallis explained he wanted to initiate a simple project that would address a critical need. “I wanted to have a project that would be simple for people to understand and participate in that would address the issue of food insecurity,” he said. “To me the best solution is the simplest, use existing volunteer groups, in existing institutions and organizations and spread the word about how everyone can help.” Wallis said he loves both cooking and the feeling of helping others. “To receive funding from the Awesome Foundation is just terrific. I hope the project is a big success and can become an annual event.” The winner was announced during the Awesome PEC Pitch Party on Saturday afternoon at Barley Days Brewery. Wallis' project was one of three that were shortlisted for the event, along with Hri Neil's “Dance Dance Evolution,” which would bring free dance events to the county, and Sonrise Christian Academy's “The Write Stuff,” which would initiate a short story writing contest for students. Each of the shortlisted projects were given an opportunity to pitch their ideas in to the Awesome PEC trustees in person. The trustees were sequestered in another room to debate the merits of each idea. While they said each were worthy

of support, only one could receive the funding. Ultimately, Awesome PEC dean Lenny Epstein presented Wallis with the $1,000 cash envelope to kickstart the Food to Share project. Epstein said the foundation selected Food to Share because they felt there was potential for a broad positive impact on the community. “It was something many people would be able to benefit from and we felt it was really attainable,” he said. “A big thing for us too was the education piece. It came as a surprise to a lot of us that as long as you use new containers, anybody can cook food at home and contribute that to the food bank.” He said by helping the project to move forward, there was potential to spread that knowledge across the community and improve the accessibility of nutritious, home-cooked meals to those who need them. While Awesome PEC focuses on smaller projects, Epstein said the foundation hopes the positive spinoff from the projects will aggregate to build a better community. “The ideal for us is by contributing the $1,000 that these are projects that can grow from there,” he said. “…We've given out $3,000 so far and as we continue every quarter to award these grants, we're hopeful the cumulative effect of all these projects happening will be a positive contribution.” Each of the Awesome PEC trustees put $100 toward the $1,000 prize. Awesome PEC presents four $1,000 grants per year, making announcements each quarter. The next deadline to apply for a grant from Awesome PEC is May 1. Grants can be used for any type of project that benefits the county, but should be completely accomplishable with the $1,000 awarded. For more info visit www.awesomepec.com.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

Winter tough on flowering shrubs OPP not soliciting funds for teddy bears

Shrubs are the background of every garden. They are a wonderful accent as they offer different sizes, shapes and colours. Many also flower and this proves to be a bonus to gardeners especially if the flowering period complements those of other plants. Enjoy this short bonus if it occurs but this winter may have ruined the potential for flowering for many shrubs. Zone 5/6, most of the county, allows for temperatures to minus-15 Celsius before flower bud damage occurs. We have had many days in February where the temperature has been well below that benchmark. Some of the most susceptible shrubs and trees are roses, coloured hydrangeas, fruit trees, boxwood, forsythia, magnolia, quince, rhododendron, deutsia, and butterfly bush. The deep snow cover will help protect the crowns and roots, but may present another problem. Snow that lingers into March and April, when the sunshine becomes stronger may cause sun scald on many evergreen shrubs. Reflected light from snow increases light levels to the point where damage occurs on leaf buds and stem growth. You can prevent this by covering the snow with any fabric or heavy cardboard that is available on the south and west sides of the shrubs. The good thing about all this snow is the water table will be high this spring and early watering will likely be unnecessary. Shrubs are commonly used as hedges and mixed plantings to delineate the border of your property. A formal hedge may be a row of the same plant such as forsythia, spirea, yew, boxwood. These specimens can be developed from cuttings. Forsythia cuttings will root in water in late winter or early spring in the house. Spirea can be propagated from root shoots after they are finished blooming in June. Trimmings from yews will root if planted in a damp, shady spot in the garden. Expect 50 per cent results but don’t transplant the cuttings for two years to allow them to become well established. Boxwood is more difficult to root. It only sends out roots in May from branch cuttings planted in the ground. Boxwood is worth the effort because of its low, tidy growing and its attractive evergreen boughs. Most shrubs usually send up new shoots from the crown or roots after blooming. Since many bloom in spring or early summer the propagation period runs from June to September. These shoots can be used for new plants. After the winter we have had, we need to take special care not to act too hastily in replacing what appears, at first glance, to be dead. Many varieties don’t start growing until later in the spring and may be even slower to come into leaf this spring. Rose of Sharon (hibiscus) in particular, does not leaf out until June. Another slow starter is butterfly bush. A very sharp knife is your best weapon. Make a tiny scrape on a branch you

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think if dead. If it is green or juicy it is still alive. Any branches that seem dead can be marked for later pruning with a dab on nail polish. It is always best to wait a little longer rather than rush ahead and risk removing some viable boughs. If you have lost a few specimens consider using this as an incentive to redesign your garden. If you dig a root and it seems to have life split it into 3 or 4 sections and replant in bare spots. Live roots are generally light beige in colour. May is the best time to dig holes and buy new stock. This is when you have the best choice of healthy plants. Shrubs are a major investment in terms of price but will reward you with years of beauty. Be sure to consult the tags regarding the eventual height and width of the specimens you are considering buying. Make sure to plant beyond the drip line of your roof so that the shrub can get adequate water. Planting beyond the drip line is also recommended for steep roves where snow load landing on evergreens

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Prince Edward Learning Centre receives $30,000 to help remove barriers United Way grant will assist staff in linking potential students to community resources to overcome financial, health-related challenges ADAm BrAmBurgEr Staff writer

The Prince Edward Learning Centre (P.E.L.C.) has managed to impress on the United Way of Quinte the importance of removing barriers to help adults gain literacy skills. When the funding agency announced its decisions to spent almost $1.3 million on programming in the region, the P.E.L.C. was one of two new agencies funded. The centre received a $30,000 grant this year. P.E.L.C. executive director Kathy Kennedy said it will embark on a community

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grams like ours across Ontario and the No. 1 issue (preventing adults from upgrading education) was low income. Health reasons were also there,” she said. Kennedy said the program would see staff working with students to ensure they maximize their income by filing their taxes on time, accessing benefits that are available to them, and learn effective ways to manage and reduce debt. Another component of the program would see students linked with health providers like dental practitioners, mental health services, or even in some cases,

finding family doctors. A third component covered in the grant is work to help students find volunteer opportunities that will help them learn valuable job skills while searching for work. “Jobs are scarce and they are not easy to access,” said Kennedy. “We’re looking to build up their work experiences through volunteering so they’ll have the skills that employers look for.” Kennedy said the P.E.L.C. based its grant application on work undertaken through the Community Literacy of Ontario network, which links 100 com-

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

Wharf Street loading zone created Bylaw would restrict parking at certain times to allow deliveries Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Council reached a decision to deal with the disputed spaces along Wellington's Wharf Street, creating a loading zone that will restrict parking at certain times of day. Council approved the creation of a loading zone at the entrance to 24 Wharf Street for a distance of 25 metres north, restricting parking from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sundays. While staff had recommended three different restricted parking times — Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. — councillor Jim Dunlop put forward the amending motion altering the timetable, saying it would at least deal with some concerns. “Foodland has issues with the Saturday and the Drake has issues with the weekends,” Dunlop said. “I think it's sort of a partnership to see how it works out. If everyone can live with (it) both parties are accommodated in some sense.” Dunlop said having too many different restricted parking times would create confusion and the times

recommended by staff could still create problems during Saturday deliveries. “If you're a customer you don't know what you can do, you're only allowed to park there three different times during the week,” he said. “It's going to be an issue for compliance to start with anyway.” Councillor David Harrison said he still believed the spots should be a permanent loading zone/fire route and parking should be restricted at all times. “If there's a fire there, it's very, very difficult to get at,” he said. Harrison said in his own experience shipping perishable products, it's very difficult to achieve consistent delivery times. “If you can get trucking companies to run according to schedule, somebody's doing awfully well, because they don't,” he said. The few parking spots adjacent to Wellington Foodland had been debated in recent months as representatives of Foodland and the Drake Devonshire Inn disagreed over suggested loading zone times. Adele Pierson spoke to council on behalf of Foodland at Tuesday's council meeting. Pierson reiterated that the store has very little control over product delivery times and could face costly charges if product can't be unloaded from trucks. “This is not 10 or 20 cases of product being received, this is thousands

of pounds of product, full pallets of product being unloaded,” she said. A report submitted to council on Tuesday says a meeting was held on Feb. 17 with the Drake, Foodland, Mayor Robert Quaiff, Dunlop, chief building official Andy Harrison, and community development director Neil Carbone attending. It says while the parties came to some general agreement on weekday restrictions, they could not come to an agreement on weekends. The report says staff subsequently explained to both parties that the parking management would have to balance the needs of all local businesses. Representatives from the Drake Devonshire Inn did not speak at Tuesday's meeting.

County finalizes revitalization funding agreement

Council approved the signing of the funding agreement for the County's downtown revitalization project on Tuesday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) provided the municipality with a $102,500 grant to go toward the creation of revitalization plans for the county's urban centres. The funding came through OMAFRA's Rural Economic Development (RED) program and will fund 50 per cent of the total expenses for the project. The total cost of the project over three years is $204,000. The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has pledged $1,000 to the project. The cost of the project has previously been approved by council during 2014 and 2015 budget deliberations. The remaining project expenses for 2016 will be included in

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the 2016 budget. A report presented to council on Tuesday says the multi-year project will seek to deal with a number of strategic action items included in the County's community development strategic plan, and the project is expected to be finalized on Dec. 31, 2016. “The County’s downtown revitalization project will address the need for greater focus on downtown revitalization specifically on enhancing the quality of place, vibrancy, and aesthetic appeal of five very distinct

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Under the proposal, more registered practical nurses and personal support workers are being added while registered nurses will have a less active role in minute-tominute care but more responsibility in discharge plans, coordinated care plans and patient and family education. “Under the proposal, there would be less RNs but they are still a key member of the model,” Rowe said. “RPNs and PSWs are being added so that they can focus on getting patients up and mobile and dressed and performing that level of care that's appropriate within their level of expertise.”

QHC is also looking at cuts to its administration and support structure. Changes are expected in the materials management, infection control, professional Practice, Security, health records and information services departments by reductions of staff, removal of already vacant positions and staff scheduling changes. Staffing changes and more efficient workflow in housekeeping, maintenance and food services at Belleville General Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital to be consistent with similar hospitals are also planned. “These changes affect a wide variety of departments across QHC,” Rowe explained. “Most of these changes are looking at how we compare against some of the most efficient hospitals in Ontario and bringing the number of positions in line with those very efficient hospitals because thats where we need to be.” She added changes to the processes within those departments will ensure QHC is as efficient as possible and “we can manage with the number of positions we can afford with in each of those departments.” A portion of the new Ontario healthcare funding formula is based on efficiencies. “Looking at the funding model, we know right form the start QHC has to be one of the most efficient community hospitals in all of Ontario in order to offer the services within the funding we receive and that does mean changes to staff,” Rowe added. At PECMH, Rowe said the medical team would be increasing by five part-time positions while reducing one full-time and one-parttime position. The parttime position is currently vacant.

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Panthers find right recipe to top podium at Loyalist’s Junior Iron Chef competition Team worked hard on developing menu, was prepared for final cook-off Jason Parks

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There's an old saying about a watched kettle never boiling. For those watching the PECI Junior Iron Chef team over the past few years, there has been some wonder if the local secondary school would return to the top of the Loyalist Collegehosted culinary competition. But, after five years of near misses, the Panthers finally bubbled over in celebration Saturday as they won the 14th annual Loyalist College Junior Iron Chef Competition, their first title in five seasons. “It felt great,” said Iron Chef team captain Jared Hartley who has been part of two previous PECI squads who have come up just short. “Last year we lost by a half a percentage point after setting a record in the semi-finals so to win gold this weekend was amazing.” Hartley, Keith and Andrew Petrasek and Josh Gibbons bested Kingston's

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LaSalle Secondary School with a menu that was several months in the making. “Keith and I worked in the kitchen at The Gazebo Restaurant at Waupoos Estates Winery and we had a lot of ideas on what could put us over the top,” Hartley said. “We worked really hard on developing our menu

and we had a really good idea on what we wanted to do and with the ingredients we had, everything just fell into place.” For an appetizer, the quartet of young would-be chefs offered a butternut squash stuffed ravioli with balsamic and sage truffled corn emulsion and green beans with almonds

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(required elements – squash, corn, green beans).

The entree consisted of poached pork tenderloin

stuffed with ginger, garlic, coriander, shitake broth, soba noodles, bok choy and snow peas (required element – pork tenderloin). Finally, the meal was capped off with a desert consisting of a triple trio of chocolate mousse — layered white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, candied orange zest cookie and a tuile raspberry coulis. This meal will be offered to the public as the PECI Junior Iron Chef team will host a a fundraising dinner at Waupoos Estate Winery, May 13, to support the continuation of the Junior Iron Chef program. Tickets will be available at the PECI office. As usual, the team is coached by PECI staff members and mentored by local chefs. Hartley said thanks was due to chefs Lilli and Mike Sullivan who were great listening posts and offered pointers along the way.

Call for Director Nominations

The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce is seeking individuals interested in the volunteer position of “Director” with the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the governance of the Chamber and drives its strategic direction. It works closely with management to deliver Chamber programs and works to encourage new partnerships and leadership in the community. The Board is looking for individuals who will bring the best mix of broad business experience, skills and spirit of service to guide the organization and support the business community going forward. If you are interested in being a Director, you must complete a nomination application form and include a short biography. The application may be obtained from the Chamber office located at 116 Main Street, Picton, Ontario or by e-mail upon request by contacting contactus@pecchamber.com during normal business hours. The application must be completed and returned to the attention of the Board Nominations Committee at the Chamber office no later than 4:30 p.m., March 23, 2015. Qualified individuals must be a member in good standing with the Chamber.

The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

2015 Annual General Meeting and Dinner April 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78, 347 Main Street East, Picton. Guest Speaker: Charlene Lunney, Vice President, Network and Membership Ontario Chamber of Commerce Topic: The Chamber Value Proposition Business Meeting and Elections to be held following the Speaker Presentation 1. 2. 3.

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To confirm and ratify the 2015 AGM of the membership. To confirm and ratify the Chamber’s corporate by-law as revised. Receive the Financial Statement and Annual Report. Elect Directors of the Chamber. To appoint the Chamber’s accountant. Transact such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting.

Anyone who is a member in good standing of the Chamber at the time of the AGM may attend the meeting with full voting rights. Copies of the financial statements and the Chamber’s corporate by-law as revised, may be viewed and are available at the Chamber office at 116 Main Street, Picton, Ontario during normal business hours.

Join us and bring a guest for an evening of information sharing and updates on Chamber business activities. The evening starts at 5:30 pm for conversation and networking followed by dinner at 6:30 pm.

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Third-period surge keeps Panthers alive at OFSAA PECI wins first consolation-round game as top line shows its offensive prowess adam bramburger Staff writer

The PECI Panthers decided Wednesday morning they weren’t quite ready to make the long trek home from Kenora. Playing their first game of the consolation round of the A/AA OFSAA hockey championship, the girls scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat Ottawa’s St. Mark Lions by a 4-2 margin. The victory put the Panthers into the consolation semi-final after presstime last night against the General Amherst Bulldogs from just outside Windsor. Brooke Jackson had a pair of goals and an assist to lead the Panthers’ attack, while line mates Samantha Ward and Cailey Jones added a goal and two assists each. Interestingly, the Panthers’ goal-scoring pattern Wednesday morning was identical to that they displayed in a comeback 4-4 tie with the hometown Beaver Brae Broncos. Jackson had the first and last goals, Ward scored second and Jones third. Jones had two assists, Ward one, and Alex Staley one. The tie gave the Panthers a 1-1-1 record in their pool competiion, but they

narrowly lost the chance to play in the medal round to Beaver Brae based on a goal differential calculation. Ranked sixth going into the tournament, the Panthers opened with a 1-0 win over the Almaguin Highlands Highlanders on the strength of a Ward goal, coming off a Jones feed. Goaltender Taylor Snider was up to the task, stopping all of the shots she faced in the early morning affair. The second game of the tournament, Tuesday, wasn’t one the Panthers would like to remember as they had the unfortunate luck of drawing the top-seeded Stratford St. Michael’s Warriors in their division. The Warriors moved the puck with authority and speed throughout the contest and gave the Panthers all they could handle in a 70 game. Throughout the tournament, the Panthers have had plenty of support back home as many PECI staff and students tuned into live feeds of their games at school, while community members also watched the play on their computer screens. Please see next week’s Gazette for a full recap on the Panthers’ first trp to the provincial championships.

key contributor Brooke Jackson, seen here

battling for a puck in the Bay of Quinte final, had back-toback two-goal efforts at OFSAA to help the Panthers to the consolation semi-finals. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

a tale of two teams Wellington Duke netminder Daniel Potter fishes the puck out of his net while (Centre) Trenton Golden Hawk Nick Santoro celebrates his eventual series winning goal with his linemates at the Essroc Arena Friday night. Wellington was swept by Trenton in the OJHL Northeast Conference quarterfinals. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Dukes keep it close, but Golden Hawks sweep Wellington can’t find an answer for Trenton goalkeeper Kapelmaster in first-round exit Jason Parks

Staff writer

Bill Simmons, an editor at Grantland.com, has been one of North America’s most read sportswriters for several years. Among Simmons' general tenants for sports fans is that you can't complain about a team's lack of playoff success following a major championship for a period of five seasons. Applied strictly to the postseason of the Wellington Dukes after their 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship, the upcoming 20152016 season will be the fifth since the club made it to the Central Canadian high water mark in Huntsville. Since that overcast April day, the local junior A outfit has produced a few great prospects, moved several players on to junior and college hockey, and hosted a Dudley Hewitt Cup Championship tournament. But Wellington has been ousted in the first round of the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs four straight seasons, leaving those yearning for late spring hockey The 2015 playoffs, as far as the Dukes are concerned, are done as the Trenton Golden Hawks swept away Wellington in four straight games. The box scores of each contest don't really do the abbreviated battle of Hwy 33 justice as the locals more than held their own in the series for long stretches of play.

on the hunt Hunter Fargey of Trenton tries fo slip

past Wellington Duke forward Luc Brown in Game Four. Trenton topped Wellington in four games to move on in the OJHL playoffs. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

No, the team was willing to make a series of it but from the outset of Game 1, it was clear the lower seeded Dukes would need to have the best goaltender in the series. Golden Hawks goaltender Justin Kapelmaster was this Northeastern Conference quarterfinals best goalkeeper and that was enough to send his team on and the Wellington Dukes home. “We outshot them every single game, our penalty kill and power play was outstanding and, normally, that translates into at least one victory over the first four

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games,” Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams explained Tuesday. ”Justin Kapelmaster got better and better as the series wore on. He played really well in Games 2, 3, and 4.” While Abrams wasn’t hanging anything on his net minding, Daniel Potter and Oliver Lefreniere were unable to come up with the goaltending that was required to upend one of the OJHL’s top offences. Wellington’s .848 save percentage and 4.75 goals against average for the series wasn’t the only reason Wellington lost in four

straight but it was a factor. With their backs to the wall Friday down 3-0 in games, Wellington, for the first time in the series, opened the scoring as graduating forward Will Cook made a nice move, shovelling a backhander past Kapelmaster at 8:53. Trenton’s Hunter Fargey tied the game just under four minutes later at 1-1 but Wellington carried much of the play in the opening period and had momentum through 20 minutes. It came undone 1:30 into the second when Danny Liscio scored a bleeder on Potter to put Trenton up 2-1. Nick Santaro would score the eventual series winner later in the frame on another volley that Potter would have liked to have back and it was 3-1 Trenton. Trenton managed to get it to 4-1 in the third and while Abbott Girduckis would cut the lead to 4-2 in the waning minutes, Wellington was a defeated squad. In Game 3, Wellington would hold the balance of play in the opening frame but it was Kapelmaster blanking Dukes shooters while his Golden Hawks built a 2-0 lead. In the second, Trenton would score the only goal but it was a heart breaker as OJHL league leading sniper Brady Wiffen scored a break away goal, walking around Potter firing home the eventual game winner.

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Former Pirates coach lauded by OJHL

A former Picton Pirates coach received lofty praise from his peers in the Junior A OJHL this week. John McDonald, who coached the local Junior C entry in 2008-2009 was named the league’s volunteer of the year for his work with the Trenton Golden Hawks franchise. McDonald has worn many hats for his current franchise as he started five years ago as the booster club president and he is now the team’s director of business operations and its assistant general manager. The 72-year-old McDonald has helped the Golden Hawks build ties in its community, increasing team awareness and increasing its average attendance by more than 300 spectators per night. He’s also set the team up to help numerous charities in the Quinte area. McDonald has spent more than 40 years involved with hockey as a coach, general manager, and executive. Prior to his time in Picton, he was involved with junior teams in Streetsville, Markham, and Aurora. -Staff

For the first time in their history, the Port Hope Panthers skated off the ice with the Tod Trophy as Empire B Junior C champions. The Panthers, who beat the two-time defending champion Picton Pirates in five games in the first round completed a four-game sweep over the Napanee Raiders on the road Sunday. The first three games of the series were close affairs with 1-0, 3-1, and 4-3 scores, however, the Panthers left lit-

Moving on The Kerr Construction Prince Edward County Peewee BB Kings are slated to open their OMHA BB final on home ice in Picton this Saturday against the Dorchester Dolphins. Game time is 4 p.m. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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The Ontario Minor Hockey Association finals series between the Kerr Construction Prince Edward County Peewee BB Kings and the Dorchester Dragons is slated to get underway in Picton this weekend.

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The Kings tangle with the Dragons at the Prince Edward Community Centre Saturday for Game 1. Puck drop is 4 p.m. Game 2 is also in Picton and will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. The series shifts to the London area next weekend for Games 3 and 4.

The Kings come into the series on the strength of sweeps of the Lindsay Muskies, Port Hope Phantoms and the Huntsville Otters. Dorchester bested St. Mary's and Strathroy in a Round Robin series and then swept aside the Caledonia Thunder.

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

Mar. 31 - Community Economic Development 101, Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr., Napanee, 9am-12 noon - Workshop for Municipal Councillors, Staff & Volunteers. Join us for a Free Interactive Workshop. Learn the basics of economic development and take away practical tools to help your municipality develop & implement an economic development strategy. During the workshop we will: Provide you with a model of how to understand basic economic activity in your community; Identify potential roles for your municipality in economic development; Provide you with some practical tools to assist in your economic development efforts. For more information or to register contact AICC at 1-877-424-1300 or by email at ag.info@omafra.gov.on.ca. If you wish to register online go to: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ rural/edr/ced101/reg-form.htm

tle doubt in Game 4 with a 40 triumph. Dalton Lawrence earned the Sgt. Jason Boyes trophy as most valuable player. The squad will now go on to represent the league in the Schmalz Cup quarterfinals with a best-of-seven contest against the Clarington Eagles, who defeated Uxbridge in four games. Game 1 is in Port Hope Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. -Staff

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613-393-9993 888-905-9993

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“YOU AUTO TRY US”

2000 chEv S10 style Blazer LT, four wheel drive, 4 door, 4.3, V6, leather, loaded with extras, 88,000 orginal km, can be seen at 71 Mary Street, Picton 613-476-6380. 2003 chEv Impala, 110k, $3,500; 2007 Mazda 5, 116k, $6000; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 309k, $2,200; 2004 Subaru Outback, 285k, $4000. 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan 285K, $3000. All vehicles come saftied, etested and 6 month/6000km warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors 314 Lake Street, Picton, 613-813-5401. cARs And trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, auto parts also sold. Call Dan, 613-929-7572.

PEts

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

cOMMERcIAL fOR REnt

74 MAIn St, Picton Attractive store front with great visibility $850.00 Monthly Contact Jeff Maw, Sales rep 613-849-8933 Email: jmaw@exitrealtygroup.ca Exit Realty Group, Brokerage. cOMMERcIAL stORE on Picton Main Street for lease. Approx. 1600 sq. ft. $1200 + HST/month plus hydro. Parking in rear. Available April 15. 613-920-1017

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1 1/2 bEdROOM Unit close to town, 3pc bath, bedroom on 2nd floor, $975 includes utilities, yard and storage outbuilding, first/last/ references required. Available March 1. 613-476-8052. 1 bEdROOM apartment, secure building, water included, hydro extra, laundry available $660/mo 613-919-5889. 1 bEdROOM for senior who needs some care, all on one level, everything included $950/mo 613-476-3061. 1 BEDROOM, inclusive, Main St Picton, ground floor, sky light, very nice unit, $900. Contact Jeff Maw sales rep EXIT Realty Group, Brokerage 613-849-8933 2 bEdROOM apartment, $1050 plus hydro. Clean, updated, large. Non-smoking. Contact Brian, 613614-1098.

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT

Macaulay Village Houses: taking applications Main St. Apartments: 1 bed apt, $560/month plus util. Bachelor $500/month plus util. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Macaulay Village: 2 bed bungalow, $1050/month plus util. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office: 141 Main St, Picton Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

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2 bEdROOM 2 bath, newer modular home, adult setting, safe & secure, walking distance to Main Street,private deck, grass cutting, snowplowing and water included. $1175 plus. Utilities average $130/mo 613-885-1307. 2 bEdROOM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613-476-3666. 3 bEdROOM, Main Street Bloomfield, non-smk, no fur-bearing pets due to allergies, $950 includes water. Heat/hydro extra. First/last/ references 613-922-2276. 3-2 bEdROOM apartments, fridge/stove/water incl. paid your own hydro $775 mo. First/last, available March 1, 613-645-2157. hIstORIcAL cOAch house in downtown Picton, beautifully furnished with period pieces. Two bedrooms, full bath, dining and living rooms. One-car garage. Short walk to Main Street and all amenities. Fenced back yard with patio and bbq. $1200/month plus utilities. Free wireless internet. Available April 1, 2015. No smoking. For enquiries: 613-476-0003.

wAntEd tO REnt

sEnIOR fEMALE, non-smoker, no pets, wanting to rent 1 bedroom apartment, centrally located in Picton, starting June or July. Call 613476-1506.

REAL EstAtE fOR sALE

cOMMERcIAL cOndO for sale in heart of Picton, perfect for small retail store, artist studio/gallery, or office space. Approx 625sq.ft. 613-476-1099

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MInt And used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wAntEd stAndIng Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

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RECYCLABLES

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

Call for pick up

613-476-1621

hELP wAntEd

bLAck RIvER Cheese is looking for part time Student/Adult Production Workers to start immediately. The position requires attention to detail, heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, working in both cold and warm conditions and day, evening and weekend availability. Please send resume to doug@blackrivercheese.com or fax to 613-476-1760.

Part-time Sales Position available Please bring resume to Brag Clothing Co. 279 Main St. Bloomfield Wed- Sunday

Looking for cLERk/cAshIER for part time/full time at Lakeshore Farm Market Wellington April-December Send resume to Lakeshore Farm Market RR #1 Wellington K0K 3L0 or email wendychannell@sympatico.ca

LOOkIng fOR hard working, reliable, full-time seasonal worker for retail store, must have valid driver’s licence and not returning to school in September. Job start date is April 1st and will end November 1st. Must be willing to work Monday-Saturday. Please send resume to jobposting130@yahoo.ca PARt tIME Registered Massage Therapist needed for busy health club in Picton. Call Jennifer at 613476-8787 for details.

bUsInEss sERvIcEs

RODGER ANDERSON

ExcAvAtIng

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

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WILL Buy Scrap

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

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-846-0117

EMPLOyMEnt wAntEd

chRIs wALkER Interior painting, Res. 613-476-4636 or 613-438-1578. hOUsEkEEPIng, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. shEILA bRUshEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021.

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

sIMPLE cREMAtIOn $1,695 + hst Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

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• Payroll • Cash & Banking • Cash Flow/Forecasting • Government Remittances • Financial Reporting/Analysis • Accounts Receivable/Payable • Conversion to Computer System • Accounting System Setup and Training

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Email: teresa@teresaliddle.ca

PERsOnAL

dEAR fREdRIc: I’m sure you meant hope not rope. Love Ruth

fOUnd

Charley’ is a large orange and white male cat, 2-3 yrs. old looking for a happy ending and forever home. He was rescued from the freezing temperatures and starving after being spotted numerous times in downtown Picton. At first terrified and mistrusting, he is now a loving, happy boy who constantly shows grateful affection- a real ‘love-bug’. Charley requires a loving home without other cats. If you have been considering opening your heart and home to a cat, this wonderful boy who managed to survive the worst of the winter on the streets, would love to meet you. 476-7983

cOMIng EvEnt St. Patrick's Tea & Bazaar

Picton United church Wed. March 18th Door open at 1:30pm Cost $7/person Homemade Baked Goodies Delicious Chicken Pot Pies Treasures New and Old Reservations Jen 613-476-3763 Take out available 613-476-6050

cOMIng EvEnt

Bloomfield United Church

Annual spring smorgasbord and silent Auction 272 Main Street Bloomfield Sat. April 18, 2015 4:30-7pm Adults $15 Children under 12 $7 Everyone Welcome info 613-393-3172

cARds Of thAnks

I would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to all that attended my surprise 70th birthday dinner. Thank you to my family, wife Sharon, children Richard, Donna and Gord and grandson Keith, and all of my friends John, Don & Lynn, Gord & Bev, Harold & Linda, Murray & Heather, George & Michelle, Ed, Lynn & Stan, Randy & Teena. Your attendance and best wishes were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the staff and chef at the Restaurant on the Knoll Overlooking Sandbanks at West Lake for the amazing dinner, Karaoke Lady Brenda for the entertainment and to the LOONIE BIN for providing the helium balloons and party decorations. Sincerely Melvin Cole. We want to thank all our friends who sent cards, flowers, food, and the many phone calls when our daughter Rosanne Therrien passed away. It all helps the grieving to know others care. Bless you all. Leland and Barbara Pearsall.

MEMORIAM

fROst/hARRIsOn - In loving memory of our dear sister Dorothy, who passed away Feb.15, 2005. Our dear brothers Robert Harrison, who passed away Feb 3, 1985 and John Harrison, who passed away April 3, 2010. Always loved and remembered Margaret & Bill Vidito and May Harrison.

In Memory of

cARd Of thAnks

The family of Jean Van Meer Johnson would like to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation for all the love, kindness and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon them during this time of bereavement and in the months before her passing. One of Jean’s wishes was to stay in her own home as long as possible, we would like to thank the following people who helped make this possible. Elna from the SMILES program, the Community Care Access team, the PSW’s from Saint Elizabeth for helping to coordinate the help at home; Sabrina for taking such good care of the house, Jean looked forward to having a cup of tea and chat; Carol Ann for physiotherapy and helping Jean get her strength back; Christina and Jill for foot care; Diane and Bonnie for coming to the house to do her hair, we always feel better with a new hairdo; and all who visited and brought tasty treats and fresh vegetables from your garden; EMS staff, doctors and nurses in the emergency department at PECMH, Dr Tromp and the second floor nurses at PECMH for their excellent care while Jean was a patient there. Thank you to Bob Osborne and the staff of Hicks Funeral home, thank you for your patience and kindness during this trying time; Kerry and Gail from Flowers N Such for preparing the lovely flower arrangements; Janell Shaw for your kind words and performing the service, it was just as Jean would have wanted it to be; the Cherry Valley and East Lake UCW for the lovely lunch following the funeral. We were very fortunate to have been raised in a family with loving parents. Special thank you to Lisa for taking on the difficult task of writing and delivering the eulogy which talked about the many memories of our family and friends. Jean was so proud of all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were a great help preparing pictures and music for the visitation and the funeral. A special thank you to Megan and Amanda for readings at the funeral and to her grandsons and great grandsons, Rick, Jamie, Peter, Andrew, Damien, Brock, Evan, Matthew and Tyler, for acting as pallbearers. Thank you to all who brought food, sent flowers, cards, condolence messages and who made donations in Jean’s name. If we have missed anyone, we apologize, but be assured that your kindness is appreciated. The Van Meer and Johnson family

Thank You

The Picton Gazette

in Loving Memory Donald Creasy

November 20, 1934 - March 12, 2013 Husband, Father and Grandfather (Papa)

We miss you in so many ways, We miss the things you use to say, And when old times we do recall, It's then we miss you most of all.

Loved and missed everyday by, Wilma; Janet & Rick; Donna & Mike; Nancy & Jimmy; Susan & Ron; Christine & Ed; Alex, Tyler, Kurtis, Nolan, Drew & John. JENKiNS, Annie. In loving memory of a loving mother who passed away March 10, 1993. God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, “Peace be thine”. Sadly missed and loved by daughter Barbara, son-in-law Leon Gerow and family. LiNDENSMiTH, Ray “Lindy”. In memory of a loving Husband, Father and Popa, who passed away on March 12, 2014. In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts we hold a place That you can only fill. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone As part of us went with you The day God took you home. Remembered every day. Loved always by your wife Sandra, daugther Laurie, granddaughter Caitlin, son Brian and wife Deb.

in Memory

wayne “Tyke” Lindsay

Thirty years have gone by since you left us unexpectedly. It’s impossible to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. You are thought about often and greatly missed. Our biggest disappointment is that you never got to see your amazing grandchildren. We know that you are enjoying them from above. Lots of Love, Jen and Jim

In Memory of

MiLLER, Doug. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away March 13, 2001. We’re thinking of you today, but that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday and the day before that too. We’ll think about you tomorrow, and as the years come and go. We’ll think about you forever because we loved you so. Always remembered by Helen and family RORABECK/HOLLOwAY. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, Donald, who passed away March 10, 1983 and a dear mother and grandmother, Joan, who passed away March 12, 1987. Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered very day, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there. Lovingly remembered by Janice, Rod, Jade and Justin.

MEMORiAM

VANCE, Clara June 1943-2010 No length of time can take away Our thoughts of you today. Sweet memories will linger forever Time cannot change them it’s true Years that may come cannot sever Our loving remembrance of you. Ever loved and remembered Your family

DEATHS

ELLiOTT, Geraldine Marie

Suddenly at her home on Monday March 9th, 2015. Gerry Elliott of Owen Street, Picton, at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late George and mother of the late Kathryn. Dear sister of Shirley Feher and David Iler (Dorothy) all of Amherstburg, ON. Gerry will be missed by her nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at the Cherry Valley Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to, The Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, ON www.whattamfuneralhome.com

LONEY, Jack Hubert

Kristian Strauss

GOOD FRIENDS ARE HARD TO FIND, HARDER TO LEAVE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET Miss you everyday xoxoxo Leslie

STORMS - In loving memory of our beloved daughter and sister Sharon, who passed away March 12th, 2011. God forgive us if we cry We weren’t ready for her to die All our lives we knew she was there And all our lives we knew she cared. And now the world’s a lonelier place Without the sight of her smiling face The tears in our eyes we can wipe away But the ache in our hearts will always stay. So those of you with loved ones Tell them that you care For you will never know the ache Until you see that empty chair. Love Mom, Dad, Sue and Ron & Lori and Ricky. THOMPSON, Helen - In loving memory of our wonderful mom who left us on March 14, 2013. We Love and miss you Mom We wish you were here today Just to say these words to you We Love you in every way. Missing you each and every day, Steven, Gordon, Jayne, Pat, Gayle and Janet. TRiPP, Kathryn M. (Kerr) March 12, 2007 In tears we saw you sinking We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken You fought so hard to stay But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully free from pain We could not wish you back again To suffer that again. Jack, Eric, Kevin, David, Jacklyn.

Remembering “TYKE” wAYNE BENN LiNDSAY 1938 - 1985

We remember you laughing, playing and looking after us. Jerry and the LINDSAY family.

passed away peacefully at Moira Place, Tweed on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at the age of 92. Son of the late Angus and Margaret Loney. Loving husband of the late Mona Loney (nee Bell). Dear father of Russell and his wife Karen, Margaret Praisley and her husband Larry, Heather Zastawny and her husband Dan, Karen Power and her husband Karl, and Roberta Loney. Predeceased by his siblings Norel, Vince, Doreen, and Frank. Also remembered by his many grandchildren. The family received friends at the Roselowry Hall, Frankford on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 from 1:00 – 3:00p.m. for a Celebration of Jack’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to FRANKFORD FUNERAL CHAPEL 40 North Trent St., Frankford (613-398-6400). On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

MULKEEN, Madeline Marcelle

DEATHS

Joan Olive Kane

1927 - 2015 Joan passed on the morning of Wednesday, March 4th, 2015. She spent her final days and the previous year and a half in the care of Maitland Manor in Goderich, ON, near her daughter Dagny. Born in Bromley, Kent, UK, Mum was a teenager in London during the Second World War. After the war, she went on to finish secretarial training and started working at the age of 17. Married to Eric Donald Kane on the first day of spring 1953, they immigrated to Canada in 1957. Joan and Eric lived across Canada – he working as an engineer in the pulp and paper industry and she as an education secretary. Joan gave birth to her daughter Dagny in Terrace B.C. in September 1966. They adopted their son Dwight from Dauphin, Manitoba early in 1970. The family then settled down in the County, at Black River in 1971. An avid tennis player, she loved either playing with her family, or watching Wimbledon on TV. Joan was always proud and happy of her career, and was able to keep a close eye over Dagny and Dwight at high school, where she was Head Secretary during their later years at school. Joan almost always had a dog and enjoyed her long walks, regardless of the weather. She especially enjoyed sunsets on the beaches at Picton and Goderich. Joan, who became ‘Gran’, had a special place in her heart for her son-in-law Rick, and enjoyed watching her grandchildren, Nathan and Neil, growing up. Eric passed away in the spring of 1993 and in early 2003 she lost her mother Violet, who lived to the age of 101. Her only brother Keith also passed in 2008. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at the Picton family home in the Spring. Donations to the Arthritis Society of Canada (www.arthritis.ca) or Adopt-A-Pet Rescue (www.adoptapet.lucknow.on.ca) would be greatly appreciated by the family. You are invited to sign Joan’s online book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.com

Our beautiful Madeline passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 4th, 2015, at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Her loving family was with her as she made her final journey. Terry, Annette and Stuart thank the medical staff and hospice staff for the wonderful care and support given to her over the past weeks. Our Madeline, the fashionista, lover of bright colours and sometimes outrageous outfits will be missed by her church community, her fellow volunteers at Hospice Prince Edward and by her family and friends across the globe. Madeline had a wonderful career as a nurse both in England and in her adopted country of Canada. Upon retirement she enjoyed traveling with Terry and other family members and participating in many County events. You may have seen her around town selling tags for charity or encouraging you to donate to the Salvation Army kettle at Christmas. Madeline was a dedicated volunteer for over five years with Hospice Prince Edward. She was immensely proud of her son Ivan. When he visited from Montreal and they were together, he towered over her at 6'7" to her 4'11". We will celebrate the life of this lovely lady on Thursday March 12, 2015. The upbeat service, conducted by the Reverend Audrey Whitney, will be held at her church, Glenora United (Lake on the Mountain) at 2:00 p.m. We invite you to wear something colourful to honour her. If desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward or Glenora United Church would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton,Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

My wife and best friend passed away on Monday March 2nd, 2015 after her strong battle with cancer. Dona York of Maple Avenue, Picton, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Doug. Daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Baverstock. Dear sister of Charlene Baverstock and her friend Gord Wright of Scarborough, Debbie Hill of Sudbury and the late Stephen Baverstock. Dona will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home on Monday March 9th at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Bill Kidnew officiated. Cremation to follow with spring interment at Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends gathered at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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Funeral Home

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VON Canada is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited health care organization and registered charity offering a wide range of Community Health Solutions. We have the following opportunities: 4 Respite Workers – Prince Edward County & Surrounding Areas, ON For more information and to apply today please visit our website at www.von.ca and click on ‘careers’ or forward your resume to lillian.markobrada@von.ca Dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

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CL443407

MEMORiAMS

Procter & Gamble Inc. has an immediate need for highly motivated and dependable individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be part of our diverse work teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Production Associate Opportunities Successful applicants will be hired under a 2 year renewable contract and will be required to work full hours of 36/48 hours per week on a 24/7 basis. Production Associates are paid a competitive wage rate and shift premiums. First Step: Apply online at www.pg.ca/canada Select the “Careers” tab Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004703 Register your personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete the Success Drivers Assessment online. This needs to be completed to be considered further in the assessment process. To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application by 11:59pm EST March 28, 2015. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by telephone. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer CL443406

MEMORiAMS

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

YORK, Dona Ann (nee:Baverstock)

Outstanding People On The Leading Edge Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goal-oriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Permanent Technician Opportunities We offer successful applicants a permanent position with a competitive total compensation package and challenging opportunities for personal growth and development. A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Electrical/mechanical skills through practical experience/ education are definite assets.

Apply Online: www.pg.ca/canada Apply online at the Careers section of the www.pg.ca Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004704 Complete the personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume, answer pre-screening questions and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete an online assessment. This assessment must be completed in order to be considered further in the recruiting process. First Step:

To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application by 11:59pm, March 28, 2015. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015

AUCTIONS FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH

Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. For pictures and details see website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD

AT 9:30 A.M. ANNUAL SPRING FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Early consignments to this annual spring sale include Massey Ferguson 35 gas tractor with loader/ gravity trip bucket, NH 519 single axle single beater spreader, 12 ft. packer/wheels & cylinder, Ferguson 3 PTH 2 furrow plough, 3 PTH 8 ft. cultivator, 3 PTH 8' set of double discs, 3 PTH 6 ft rotary mower, 3 PTH single set discs, Ford 3 PTH scraper blade, dirt bucket, manureforks & bale spear, New Idea 4 row wide corn planter (field ready), Allis Chalmers 12 ft set of trail type discs, 3 PTH post hole auger, Bush Hog LS26A 3 PTH wood splitter, McKee model 620 3 PTH snow blower, 4 bale thrower wagons, Little Giant elevator on undercarriage, 12 ft. bumper hitch stock trailer (sells as is), Driveway & basement wall sealer on trailer with Honda motor, Bodco straw chopper/motor, 2 sheep feeders, mineral feeders, chicken feeders, wall mount hay feeders, rough cut pine lumber. 1970 Allis Chalmers B10 garden tractor/ blade, Allis Chalmers B210 garden tractor/ mower (needs work), Anvil, 2 Husqvarna chainsaws, hand power tools, Large qty. of fencing supplies including page wire, rolls of barbed wire, brace wire, insulators, stakes, cedar rails, hog panelling, gates, Global milling machine, table saw, drill press & numerous other shop tools. Consign early to take advantage of the advertising opportunity. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD

AT 9:30 A.M. ANNUAL SPRING FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE We are now accepting your consignments of farm machinery, lawn & garden equipment, livestock equipment, fencing supplies, gates, feeders etc. Sale starts at 9:30 with shop tools. Call early to take advantage of the advertising service. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH

AUCTION SALE AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Maple dining table/2 leaves & 6 arrow back chairs, round oak pedestal kitchen table/leaf & 4 press back chairs, china sideboard, antique pine baby cradle, corner entertainment cabinet, high boy chest & matching double dresser, antique oak 2 drawer chest/ bevelled glass tilt mirror, painted 3 drawer chest/ tilt mirror, coffee & end tables, pine bench, two wooden swivel bar stools, assorted night tables, 3 drawer sewing chest on casters, antique pine blanket box, Sears safe on casters, child's old sled, old school desk, set of 5 rod back chairs, pine poster headboard, pedestal plant stand. Glass & china, 1950 Bell telephone directory, 55 of a set of The Hardy Boys novels, Nancy Drew novels, Qty. of 10 & 14 Kt. Gold jewelry, approx. 25 hens on the nest, casseroles, a number of named milk bottles, bottle caps and milk tokens, butter print, 2 old candy store jars/lids, Medalta crock/lid, hardware scales, Wade figurines, collectible stamps, old kitchen ware, cups & saucers, vases, collection of alarm clocks, Beanie babies, Cabbage patch & Strawberry Shortcake dolls & accessories, old prints, 2 Avon president's club awards, 10 trays of Avon collectibles, Stern ship lantern electrified, cast iron fry pans, copper pieces, old 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers bobble head doll, Pez dispensers, Toby mugs, old tins, cake plates, miniature oil lamps, crystal, old books, & numerous other pieces. Yard Works 5 H.P. 21 inch snow blower (very nice shape), Sears 10” table saw, hay fork, beam tongs, wrenches & small shop tools. This sale has a nice offering of clean furniture. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST

AT 12 NOON DAIRY GOAT AUCTION FOR ROBERT PACHECO, FRANKFORD DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE This is an exceptional offering of alpine and lamancha dairy goats. This is a closed herd of healthy, well fed, well grown, good conformation goats. The herd is CL and clamidia free and a CAE prevention program is practiced at birth. There are approximately 25 alpine and lamancha does due from the end of March through April. A nice young group of approximately 10 doelings sell. An alpine & a toggenburg buck are also selling. If you are looking for good sound goats from a well maintained healthy herd plan to attend this early spring sale. Also selling 3 arcott ewes with lambs at their side and a commercial ram. Selling several sheep & goat hay & grain feeders, brand new creep feeder, new hoof trimming tilt table, set of Heiniger sheep shears, milk feed buckets, feed troughs, some vet supplies & other sheep & goat accessories. See my web site for detailed list. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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There was an exasperated look of relief and half a wry smile on Picton native Jamie Pringle's face as he emerged from the Calgary Flames dressing room in the bowels of the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata Sunday night. His Flames had just finished putting the wraps on a wild third period, four goal comeback against the host Ottawa Senators to earn a valuable regulation point in the final game of a sevengame, 16-day eastern North America road trip. A sojourn that saw the Pacific Division squad post wins in Philadelphia, Boston and Detroit in straight succession before dropping a 5-4 shootout to the hosts Sunday evening was part of the big east-coast swing many professional hockey pundits swore would break the Flames and force them out of a Western Conference playoff spot. Keep in mind, many NHL watchers never believed the pride of Cowtown would even be in the playoff picture this season anyway, so jetting back Sunday night to the Rockies with a 4-2-1 record over their past seven games in this time zone was plenty of reason for Pringle to smile. For the PECI alum in his seventh season of coaching at pro hockey’s pinnacle level, it was the longest road trip ever with the Flames and the video analyst that prepares attack plans for each and every Calgary contest said there was message of urgency heading into the game against Ottawa. “We really wanted to finish strong and go back home with a good feeling,” Pringle told the Gazette. But it was all Ottawa in the first two periods as the Senators cruised to a 4-0 lead through 40 minutes. “Obviously we didn’t get the start we wanted but we got a goal halfway through the third and we got some life,” he said. Calgary would score four in just under 11 minutes in the final frame to knot the game at 4-4. A shootout would be needed to decide the extra point and while Ottawa won the game, a key point in the nightly chainsaw fight that is the Western Conference playoff battle was enough (temporarily) to stave off the challengers in the Pacific division-namely Los Angeles and San Jose. “To comeback in the third like we did when we could

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have easily packed it in after this long road trip spoke volumes to our character,” He added. It’s that character that has the Flames in the middle of the playoff hunt, an area code some considered unimaginable in 2015-2016 — to those outside the Red Mile anyway. “The message from Day 1 of training camp was “’let’s shock the league and get into the playoffs’ and the players have been hearing the message and executing on a nightly basis. Outsiders were all writing us off but we started getting great goaltending and great contributions from our defence. This team works harder when they get down and the young guys are really staying with it and battling hard,” Pringle explained. While the Flames have stuck with it through 60-plus games, their mettle will be tested down the stretch. The seven-game swing produced a key injury as team captain Mark Giordano was felled with a bicep injury last week in the final moments of a 3-1 win in New Jersey. The injury put the Norris Trophy candidate on the shelf for the next four months. “We’ve got some key guys stepping up. T.J. Brodie has been playing some big minutes and we’ve brought in Dave Schlemko who had that nice shootout winner in Boston so there is full marks to the backend for picking up the slack,” he said. “And Gio is going to stay engaged with the team, be in the dressing room and make his presence known, He’s going to refuse to allow excuses to seep into

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the dressing room.” Some local fans might remember a young Giordano as a wunderkind blueliner with the Brampton Capitals that eliminated the Wellington Dukes in the 2002 Buckland Cup finals. To say the top-scoring defenceman has taken a circuitous route to the NHL would be an understatement. Undrafted to the NHL, Giordano has developed into an all-star. “He's the perfect example of a leader,” Pringle said. “He’s worked for everything he's got, kept faith in himself, works hard in the gym and his preparation is second to none. He’s a true professional and he is an easy example for our young players to follow.” Giordano’s example is a major reason why the team has taken the identity of being one of the hardest competing teams in the NHL. For Pringle, the next 16 games will determine whether he gets the opportunity to prepare his team for an NHL playoff battle. While success has come with Hockey Canada (He was a member of World Junior and Men’s and Women’s World Championship staffs in the mid2000’s) he has only come close to being in the NHL postseason. In 2008-2009 when he was with the Florida Panthers, that club tied for eighth in the Eastern Conference but wound up losing a tiebreak with Montreal and missing the postseason. “For me it's been seven years and that tie-break was a tough pill to swallow,” Pringle said. “But this team is right there on the doorstep. We are scoreboard watching every night, preparing and working hard. Knowing you are in the mix and so close, it gets you up in the morning and keeps you up late at night, searching for what ever you can to help the team.” He added this club has worked hard for this opportunity. “They’ve worked so hard this season and see that pay off and get into the dance would be amazing. Getting a taste of the postseason would be invaluable to our team,” he added.

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Cook and Girduckis scored power-play goals early in the third and Wellington outshot Trenton 12-6 but the Dukes were unable to score the equalizer. The Dukes kept Trenton off the score sheet with the man advantage, forcing the hosts to go 0-for-11. Wellington has a number of players eligible to return next season — 18 to be exact — so this could be a building block to something greater in 2015-2016. But Abrams wonders if it is not time to start measuring success through OHL and NCAA commitments and not regular season and post season banners. Joe McKeown and Girduckis will play NCAA Division 1 next season while Cook in a likely candidate to pick up some kind of American college package. Lefreniere is already signed with the Ottawa 67’s while Jason Supryka, Jacob Panetta and Ben Sokay are young players with sky high potential. And with the financial constraints of operating a junior team in a village community during a period where the economics have shifted drastically, Abrams explained this young club with home grown stars mixed with a few reason-

ably priced additions is the type of team Wellington would be operating year after year as to stay within the means that keeps the franchise viable. “It think it's important to keep the team to competitive and functional rather than not have a team at all,” he said. Like any business, expenses rise year after year and while the fan support in the town of Wellington and Prince Edward County is second to none, the Dukes are facing a new reality where finances rule the day. When asked if he felt pressure given the lack of postseason success in recent years to get out and recruit harder this off season, Abrams said he didn't. “We had 27 wins in a very tough division this season,” Abrams said. “I feel no undue pressure moving forward to recruit, the pressure is to make sure we are a viable franchise both on and off the ice.” Wellington will likely host a spring camp in May and plans are underway to have an entry in a development league that operates in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. The Hawks advance into a second-round match against the division-rival Cobourg Cougars. The first game goes tomorrow night in Trenton at 7:30 p.m.

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The celebrations didn’t just end there, however. After dinner, Hoy put on some Italian music and encouraged the students to do a bit of dancing together to put a nice cap on the day’s activities. Chapman said she was really grateful to see a busy chef like Hoy give something back to the youth in his community by helping them understand the value of agriculture and of nutritious meals. “It was just so generous of him,” she said. Chapman says she hopes future classes will be able to benefit from similar acts of generosity. -Staff

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$395,000 A grand entrance to a stately east end home which has been completely updated keeping original character intact. Hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings, baseboard trim & staircase. Natural gas fireplace. Maintenance free yard with side parking for 2 vehicles. Move in and enjoy life! MLS® QR21406917

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$749,000 A place to call home? A unique retreat ideal for overnight guests? Workshops? Seminars? Special events? Endless possibilities. 15 minutes to 401, 2 hours east of Toronto on a quiet country road on 12 acres. Colonial style home and pioneer white church make this a one of a kind adventure. Book your dream today. MLS®2137295

$389,000 High escarpment waterfront property at the end of quiet cul-de-sac close to Picton. Features cathedral ceiling in living room, 2 bedrooms on main floor, 2 bedrooms upstairs, cozy family room with walk out on lower level and large deck facing the water. Natural setting with lots of trees and privacy. MLS®QR21407592

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$239,000 1 storey raised bungalow on large hillside lot with beautiful views of Bay of Quinte. Circular drive with detached garage. Immediate possession. Would make great year round retreat for your escape to paradise! MLS®QR21407392

$1,000,000 This stunning waterfront home was custom built to offer picturesque views of Bay of Quinte and amazing sunsets. Ideally located 10 minutes to Belleville this property boasts 225 feet of water frontage and 2.66 acres with gorgeous conservatory overlooking a seasonal waterfall. MLS®2142344

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Disaster-resilient homes start with concrete walls A home today must be more than just aesthetically pleasing. The costs of fuel consumption and extreme-storm damage, plus costs in the way of carbon footprints, are making all of us insist on far more property benefits, including superior durability and resilience from pending disasters. “In that case, open the door to a home built with concrete reinforced walls, instead of wood, and see how you will receive greater safety, comfort, investment value, and energy efficiency,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in building technology. “Concrete is a major solution for weather extremes, and for more than a decade now, the building system using ICFs (insulated concrete forms) has proven to deliver the most durable building frame.” The ICF principle is simple, Blyth says. The walls are constructed with pre-assembled, interlocking units (similar to Lego), so they’re easily transported to any building site. Each

form consists of two panels of thick foam (expanded polystyrene) connected with a patented web system. Guided by the architectural design and beauty aspects you request, the ICFs are stacked, steel reinforced, and filled with concrete until the entire building envelope is complete. Here’s a snapshot of additional building benefits: Disaster-resilient: ICF walls withstand winds of up to 402 kilome-

ters per hour and give you a fire protection rating as long as four hours. Energy efficiency: Premium insulation delivers an energy-efficiency rating as high as R-50 due to the thermal mass of the concrete (compared to an average R-20 in wood structures), and that equates to reducing household energy bills by as much as 70 percent. And if optional inserts are added to the ICF forms, this efficiency is improved even more.

Occupant comfort: Outside cold can easily travel through the typical wood-framed wall, causing uneven temperatures inside your home. However, the monolithic ICF wall eliminates drafts and cold spots and it is an effective sound barrier, filtering out unwanted noise. Green living: Concrete is a sustainable material; trees are not needed; the system uses only recycled polymers and steel; the building process creates less waste

than traditional methods; and the occupants use fewer fossil fuels for a much smaller carbon footprint. Short- and long-term value: A concrete home is built to last and retain its

value longer. In the shortterm, the superior durability of concrete walls require less maintenance, repair and money to maintain than wood structures. - MCC

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Spacious country style 3+ bedroom bungalow, attractive deck. Completely renovated. Asking $199,000 MLS QR21500597 Call Carol Brough

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Live the dream with a cottage retreat! Lovely main house. 10 house-keeping cottages. Fishing, boating, swimming. $847,000

Delightful bright and open 3 bedroom waterfront home. Walk-outs to yard & water front. Great boating & fishing! $437,000

1300 ft of pristine waterfront. 28+ acres. Geothermal heat. Vaulted ceilings. Walls of windows. $789,000

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PICTON – Situated in a quiet East end neighbourhood. Bright & cheery, solid brick home with three bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, living & dining rooms with elegant crown molding, full, finished basement with large workshop, natural gas furnace & central air. $269,500 MLS# QR21501016

JANE STREET in PICTON’S popular older neighbourhood within easy walking distance to downtown. Features lots of original character but has had a new roof, new windows, updated wiring & plumbing, natural gas furnace, central air, propane fireplace. 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. $430,000 QR21500487

Custom waterfront family home built on 2.5+ acres is a throw back to an era of homes of grandeur, from the wrap around veranda to the large eat-in kitchen with its spacious, inclusive living room. Large windows throughout allow you to view spectacular sunrises and sunsets from almost anywhere in the house. A lower level retreat offers space for entertainment, games and privacy. The rear deck is great for bbq`s and quiet times. All of this plus your own private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte, dock your boat or enjoy fishing, swimming or sailing. $550,000 MLS QR21501347

Maintenance free exterior on this great bungalow with a large attached 2+ car garage and workshop. The home is perfect for a retired couple with hobbies or a couple just starting out with a home-based business. Hardwood floors and trim throughout. Completely open kitchen/living area. Centrally located just 10 mins to Picton, Bloomfield & Wellington. 20 mins to Belleville. $250,000 MLS QR21501311

PICTON - Just a short walk from Downtown, this charming brick home features lots of the original character plus all the modern amenities for comfortable & efficient living. Meticulous condition - inside and out, ready for the new owners to move in & enjoy! Detached garage/workshop. $472,500 MLS QR21500525

Very well-built rural home sits just on the outskirts of Milford. Large inviting living room and a great homey feel envelope you when you walk in the door. Kitchen offers ceramic countertops and plenty of oak cupboards. Sliding doors off the eating area to a good sized deck to enjoy the quiet country landscape. Cozy woodstove in the recroom and a fantastic office/den with a walkout to the yard. Huge 32x26 detached insulated garage that is great storage for all the grown up and kid toys! $250,000 MLS QR21500790

One owner home located in the Harbourview subdivision in Wellington. Your kids can walk to school, the rec centre, ball diamonds and beach! Customized open concept kitchen and dining room. Large deck with above ground pool, finished rec room with additional bedroom and full bath. Newer metal roof and windows. $229,900 MLS QR21500641

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CLOSE TO THE BLACK RIVER - Ideally located for a VACATION RENTAL!! One acre of park-like grounds with a lovely brick bungalow. Features open concept living/dining/kitchen with hardwood floors and walkout to a large deck, 3 bedrooms & 4 pce. bath plus a fully-finished basement. $249,000 QR21403755

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Residential building lot is just over an acre on pastoral road in northern part of Prince Edward County. 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well-maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. Nicely treed and level lot, and sports a wire fence across the front already. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $27,500 QR21500989 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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Ideally located 5 minutes to Picton and on a main road to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Public school, town hall, convenience store, public boat launch and park are all walking distance! Enjoy rural living with a sense Fabulous neighbourhood with a public boat launch, beach and park. A Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps of community. This property has a double detached garage and mature perfect place to build your dream home. Building lot in an area of ex- to the water allow for swimming,fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, trees. Well and septic eliminates the cost of town utilities. Century home ceptional homes. Fabulous community. Level and cleared! Adjacent nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes represents a bygone era, with individually-purposed rooms and goron either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. geous tin ceilings. Loft presents possibilities! $135,000 QR21500804 property also available. $27,500 MLS QR21500303 Gail Forcht** $131,900 MLS QR21500623 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Excellent 3 bed, 2 bath family home in a country setting about 15 minutes from CFB Trenton. This home features a large family room with patio doors leading out to a recently built deck. A formal dining room with French doors leading to a three season sunroom that is wonderful for lounging or reading on warm bright sunny days. You get the best of both worlds here as this house is located outside of the city, but is connected and heated with natural gas and also features central air conditioning. The house was updated with new windows, insulation, vinyl siding, wiring and newly shingled all in 2013. The garage is large enough for one vehicle and has enough space for a sizeable workshop. This is a great home for a first time homebuyer or a growing family. $219,900 MLS QR21501118 Gail Forcht**

73.9 acres of land, approximately 44 acres tillable, the balance a mix of hardwood and softwood. Suitable for agriculture, featuring Farmington Loam Soil, has been worked for many years. Zoning allows for a home, accessory outbuilding, and is in an excellent location close to wineries, public boat launch for Bay of Quinte and Hwy 401. On a yearround maintained road, hydro to the lot, waste/recycling pick-up and on school-bus routes. $155,000 MLS QR21500252 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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

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

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

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

Let the Sunshine In! This bright updated Century home will win you over by its appeal. The main floor includes a gracious living room, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen with quartz counter tops, an office (which can serve as a third bedroom), a 4-piece bathroom, a mudroom/laundry room, and a family room with a walk-out to the fenced garden. Upstairs there are 2 graciously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a den/sitting area. Walk to all of the conveniences on Main Street! $299,000 MLS QR21501088 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Spacious and bright updated Century home. 4+bdrms/3baths. Country kitchen with granite counters. Formal dining room. Large windows and original mouldings. Family room, walkout to back yard & large deck. Master has fireplace, balcony, sitting area and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower, skylights and heated floors! New furnace and Central Air! Front verandah is the perfect spot for summer evenings. Walk to everything in town. $398,500 QR21501497 Gail Forcht**

Only minutes to Picton, this updated Century sprawling farmhouse on 100 acres could be your family homestead. Featuring a mix of 25 acres cleared land, some class 2 soil, as well as approximately 75 acres of trees and bush. A detached garage can park up to 6 vehicles. The home has spacious bright rooms with plenty of windows and sunshine. Set back from the road, with many updates including metal roof. This home is waiting for it`s next steward! $399,000 MLS QR21500818 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Stunning Victorian brick home on 2.4 acres. Refinished pine floors, tall ceilings, original mouldings and headboard. Updated electrical throughout, new kitchen, drywall, bath paint, some newer windows. Red barn, metal roof, 3 bay drive shed. Double attached garage, inside entry through great storage/mudroom. Large country kitchen. Open arched Dining/Livingrooms, fabulous windows. Main floor bedroom. 4 bedrooms upstairs, bonus space above the kitchen. Glass sunroom on the front of the house. Wonderful character home, arched double entry doors. Only minutes into Wellington or Bloomfield, close to many local wineries! New roof scheduled to be done as soon as weather permits. $399,000 MLS QR21500418 Gail Forcht**

All the work is done in this lovely custom bungalow on West Lake. Full deck, beautiful panoramic views, set at the North East corner of the Island, minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Over 2400 sq ft finished space on 2 levels, walkout to yard from lower level. Open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms overlook a fabulous deck through a wall of windows. 2 bedrooms and full bath up, bedroom and full bath with Jacuzzi down, rough in for wet bar. New laminate flooring in lower level. Marshy waterfront with channel allows you to dock at your own property. Double detached garage. All property contents may be purchased separately for a turnkey investment income opportunity. $459,000 MLS QR21500832 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

In lovely downtown Bloomfield, this classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street since 1867. The original part of the home features a living room large enough to entertain all of your friends, with an adjoining dining room. The kitchen is strategically placed off the dining room with a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and, coupled with the yard, gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. This property is well-maintained. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $495,000 MLS QR21500985 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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

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

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

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

French flair and country chic...welcome to 53 Queen Street in the heart of Picton. Fully renovated and updated, in a prime location, great convenience to all of Picton`s services and attractions, a private garden, wonderful natural light and small-town charm. Large, bright family kitchen with a walkout to the terrace and garden. The formal dining room and living room have pine floors, a corner fireplace and lovely detail. A main floor library, a powder room and laundry alcove complete this level. Upstairs there are three exquisite bedrooms and a generous state-of-the-art bath. $525,000 MLS QR21501202 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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

Unique Executive home located on private secluded waterfront estate lot within the town limits of Picton. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with walkout basement is situated on approximately 3 acres of prime Picton Harbour waterfront. The property boasts 250 feet of waterfront with permanent dock to enjoy all types of water sports. The property also includes a 2 storey 2 bay garage and single car garage. This property must be seen to be appreciated! $849,000 MLS QR21501280 Peter Lynch*

Spectacular 2 story home, 4900 s/f living space. Main floor master suite, 3 additional bedrooms & bathrooms. 1500 s/f deck, up to 80 acres. Views from top of the property are amazing. 1-1/2 car attached heated garage, 5 car drive house w/loft, ample parking/storage. Barn with hydro, 2 additional outbuildings, all in excellent condition. Large established garden, 2 varieties of raspberries, asparagus, rhubarb, lots of space for annual planting. House features Hickory Hardwood floors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, main & 2nd floor views out 2 story of windows in living room. Lower level large open concept media & games rooms, patio walk out, office with separate entrance, cold room. House & drive house have monitored alarm systems. Option to purchase as 30 acres if buyer prefers. $1,275,000 MLS QR2150071 Gail Forcht*

Elegant and welcoming, the Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada - and no wonder! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained, its thirteen rooms offer private ensuite baths, and its fiftyseat restaurant and patio is one of the County`s busiest. Classic 1878 Victorian on 1.07 acres with parking for 24 cars. Substantial upgrades and renovations since 2002. Beautiful reception areas and exquisite detail throughout. Situated among other impressive historical buildings on Picton`s Main Street. Impressive financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! $2,600,000 MLS QR21500909 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Picton Harbour beauty! Four bedroom, finished basement walk-out waterfront home has three walls of windows overlooking the water on the main and lower levels. Large wrap-around deck on lower level and balcony on the main level is outdoor living at its best. Home is also wheelchair accessible, with elevator, dumbwaiter, larger door-frames and large walk-in main bathroom shower. Home has had many upgrades throughout the years with a steel roof, newer heating system and ac. There are two extra garages on the back side to store all the water toys. $499,000 MLS QR21406208 Lori Slik*

Two parcels of land totalling 407 acres, with approximately 7000 feet of road frontage. Zoned RU3, with a tiny bit of EP at the rear of property. Soil is a combination of Class 2, 6 & 7, mostly Farmington Loam. All on a paved, public, year round road. Imagine the possibilities. $699,000 MLS QR21500315 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis** www.countyteam.com

This fully brick 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom waterfront home is on 2.9 acres with mature trees for complete privacy. The home is a bungalow with a fully finished walk out basement, large guest suite above the garage, a detached 4 1/2 bay garage for all the water toys, decks off of every room that face the water to capture the views and outdoor living to the fullest. The decks have all been replaced with maintenance free composite decking, newer kitchen, large separate dining room, living room and family room with fireplace on the main floor and on the lower level. The home is located on the Bay of Quinte with all the amenities of Quinte West and Belleville, while enjoying the lifestyle of County living. $899,000 MLS QR21501073 Lori Slik*

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

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Spacious, updated Century home, with center hall plan staircase and a back staircase. Fabulous 34 acre property with level cleared land, great for paddocks as well as forest. Great barn plus original log structure thought to be the original Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker homestead plus outbuildings. House has 3 or SHANNON WARRbedrooms, 3 baths, large country kitchen with french HUNTER, Sales Rep doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and Office: 613-471-1708 a woodstove. Potential for an in-law suite, B&B or Cell: 613-961-9587 plenty of room for a growing family. Main floor www.homeinthecounty.com laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages - potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483

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Just steps from the park, shopping and restaurants. This cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath veronicanorton@bellnet.ca home offers great space with a view of the Lake from your backyard. Potential for a weekly rental investment property. $235,000 MLS QR21501389

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CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251

VIEW OF FISH LAKE! Great family home in Sophiasburgh Ward! www.christinehenden.com Situated on 1.70 acres, this Colorado-style home colinhenden@remax.net features open-concept living/dining/kitchen with lots of natural light, 3 bedrooms, a 4-piece bath plus a full, high basement ready-to-be-finished. Bonus: 16 x 20 ft. deck with hot tub! $279,900 MLS QR21501462

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VIEW OF PICTON BAY Enjoy the sunsets over the water from your immaculate 3 bed/2 bath bungalow. Country living with municipal water is a bonus. $270,000 for this lovely brick home. MLS QR21501419

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BRIGHT, ONE-BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME

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BRIGHT, ONE-BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME Plan No. SHSW002728 Total Square Footage: 1,412

Bonus Space: 579 sq. ft. BRIGHT, ONE-BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME

Total Square Footage: 1,412 Bonus Space: 579 sq. ft.

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