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MARCH 17, 2016 Main Street blaze claims 25-year-old man’s life Saturday

Municipality could involve stakeholders in creating more efficient approvals process

Committee could study development framework in county

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

DEVASTATION An aggressive fire filled a home on Main Street west of the intersection with Talbot and Lake streets Saturday morning. The fire, fought by 31 County firefighters claimed the life of 25year-old Zachary Dubois. Three members of his family escaped and were treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

with Walker. Another friend of hers, Abby Dunnett, started a GoFundMe crowd funding page to help the family and Cooper started a Facebook page to help encourage and track donations.

“We started the morning of the fire. We didn’t know the logistics about insurance or anything like that, but we just wanted to help,” Cooper recalled. “No amount of money will bring back Zach,

but it might help the family to get back on their feet and deal with the loss of him.”

In just four days, that GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $10,000.

Cooper also noted the community has given several sizeable donations by cheque, including a substantial gift from Reynolds Trucking.

Donation jars have been placed at several businesses in the community, including the

LCBO, Town and Country Video, and Gus’s Restaurant.

More businesses are coming on board daily.

A storage unit in Picton’s industrial park has been secured for material donations and individuals have given up spaces in their own homes to accept and store furnishings and other items given to the family.

See FIRE, page 7

The concept of a new development framework proposed by the County’s Community and Economic Development Commission (CEDC) was met with mixed reactions at last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Committee of the whole voted in favour of the motion to approve the development framework process as recommended by the CEDC. The motion will go forward for council approval on March 22.

If approved by council, the next step will see staff develop a terms of reference for an ad hoc committee. Those terms of reference would be brought to the next CEDC meeting. The ad hoc committee is proposed to comprise development services staff, council and commission representatives, and industry stakeholders. It would review best practices, challenges, and would gather stakeholder feedback. Staff research along with the ad hoc committee's findings would be used to develop a series of guiding principles and highlevel tactics that can be adopted by council to better enable

development in the county.

Those initial ad hoc committee recommendations would come to the CEDC for endorsement prior to the development of a final development framework and recommendations. The CEDC would then present the proposed framework to council for review and approval. The public and the development community would have an opportunity to review and comment on the framework prior to its review by council.

The development framework concept was presented by staff as part of the continuing goal of improving the development process in Prince Edward County.

Councillor Steve Ferguson was among those who supported the development framework concept.

“I support this like I support the formation of the water and wastewater ad hoc committee because doing nothing will hurt us and hurt development,” he said. “I fully support it and let's get going.”

He said it's time to shine a light on the deficiencies in the County's development process.

See FRAMEWORK, page 25

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Community rallies around fire victims

A Picton family suffered extreme loss Saturday morning as an aggressive house fire engulfed their Main Street home and took the life of 25year-old Zachary Dubois.

Dubois’ mother Juanita, her daughter, Emily Walker, and her other son, Nick Dubois, were able to escape the blaze before firefighters arrived on scene and were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Prince Edward County fire chief Scott Manlow said the department was called to the home at about 8:50 a.m. At that time, the house was already fully involved.

Firefighters battled the flames from the inside and outside of the home, Manlow said, while they also attempted to get to the more intense areas to perform rescue operations.

About 31 firefighters from two divisions fought the fire and they continued to battle until about 8:30 that night.

Manlow reported no firefighters were injured in the response. The OPP and paramedics were also on the scene.

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County’s health advisory committee shares its take on Patients First restructuring report Proctor says move to strengthen links between primary care, other services a good opportunity

Health-care advisory comhealth-care advisory committee was at Shire Hall last week mittee vice-chair Barb Proctor to give councillors an update said the proposal would see a greater role for the Local on their planned response.

Health Integration Networks (LHINs). She said the ministry WE’RE MAKING DOWNTOWN SPACES AMAZING PLACES! report focuses on strengthening patient care, integration, YOU should be involved! and equity in the Province.

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Titled Patients First: A proThe County of Prince Edward is interested in YOU to help with the completion of the Downtown posal to Strengthen Patient-CenRevitalization Project strategic plans improving the downtown areas of Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, Consecon and Rossmore. tred Health Care in Ontario, the ministry report released in If you have an interest in any of the following areas, we want to hear from you: December would see the responsibility for management • Business Attraction and Development Giving back to your Community and delivery of services transferred from the Community • Beautification and Streetscape Creating Pride in your Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) • Marketing and Promoting your Downtown to the LHINs. The CCACs would cease to exist.

The proposal would seek To get involved contact Tom Coke, Downtown Revitalization Coordinator by April 8th. to create better integrated, more equitable care and make For more information about the opportunity and the Downtown Revitalization Project please see the it more responsive to local Downtown Revitalization page on the County’s website: www.thecounty.ca. needs. Planning and monitoring of primary care would be brought closer to communities and the LHINs would also take over responsibility for planning and performance management of primary care with an eye toward ensuring timely access for patients. The Tom Coke, Downtown Revitalization Coordinator proposal aims to make the Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 links between primary care Telephone: 613.476.2148 x259 Email: dr@pecounty.on.ca and other services seamless. www.thecounty.ca “This is our opportunity,�

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can come closer to communities where services are delivered, it's a good opportunity.�

The proposal would seek formal links between LHINs and public health units and would seek to integrate local population and public health planning with other health services. “The patient would have one point of contact in each LHIN sub-region responsible for connecting them with the primary care provider.�

The advisory committee is crafting a report that will be forwarded to the South East LHIN outlining comments and concerns with the proposal. Proctor noted one such concern is the efficacy of local care could potentially be diminished. “That would tend to dilute the effectiveness of our pri-

mary care, if we were in a bigger sub-region,� she said. “This generated quite a bit of discussion at the healthcare advisory table.�

She said many aspects of the proposal are already in place in Prince Edward County. “The county has uniquely identified population needs and has already developed made-in-the-county solutions.� she said. “We have skilled and connected family doctors and healthcare professionals, local clinics and programs for young and old, connectivity with specialists for necessary advanced treatments — so we now see existing and successful integration of services and greater equity already, just within our community.�

See HEALTH, page 12

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Whiteley says review aims to show bias in composition, application of Green Energy Act Lawyer updates CCSAGE membership on legal arguments ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Lawyer Alan Whiteley said his legal team is confident that it can argue the Ontario government displayed institutional bias in drafting the Green Energy Act (GEA) and applying it to the White Pines Wind Project approval for the county’s south shore.

Sunday afternoon, Whiteley spoke about the judicial review case he’s putting together on behalf of the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy MAKING THE CASE Alan Whiteley, the lawyer constructing a judicial review of the Green Energy Act (CCSAGE) at its annual meet- on behalf of the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy explains the legal basis for his ing before about 80 people at arguments during the organization’s annual meeting Sunday.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) the Waring House.

Whiteley broke down the divide between people who Change (MOECC) director’s eliminate carbon and put up act and the legal and factual live in rural Ontario and peo- decision to approve the proj- turbines to do that, he’s not basis he and five Osgoode Hall ple who live in urban ect, and the rules governing doing his job properly. The law students developed to sup- Ontario,” he said. “Urban Environmental Review Tri- public is not the world. The entire population of Ontario is port a challenge on the Ontario elects the govern- bunals (ERTs).

“There’s nothing that closer to the point, but the fact grounds of discrimination ment, rural Ontario elects the under Section 15 of Canada’s opposition. It happens every requires a full, comprehensive is the only people affected by Charter of Rights and Free- time and we are getting the study of the economy of the this are us.” wrong end of the shaft in rural location or the effect this may Whiteley also pointed to doms. have.” the provisions under which Though his students are Ontario.”

Quoting from the definiWhiteley continued the act proponents and community younger and living in rural areas, Whiteley said they tion of environment in the act, allows the director to request members can contest a deciquickly understood the prob- Whiteley said it includes the reports on that material, but sion of the director. In the case lem is broader that simply a “social, economic, and cultur- didn’t. In effect, he said the of a proponent of a renewable disdain for notion the south al conditions that influences MOECC director has massive energy process, they can raise shore could soon be dotted the lives of the humans” in a discretionary power under any objections they wish and community.” He said that’s the GEA because he can require a full environmental with towering turbines. hearing. The director must “I think they realized and I the people of Prince Edward define public interest.

“What is the public inter- provide reasoning for turning realized the issue was not County in the White Pines yet that element4 of conest? It’s not defined. about turbinesnewspaper and not just adscase, gazette.pdf 3/14/16 4:45 PM Who are down a project.

Conversely, the general about the environment. It’s sideration was completely the public? It’s not defined. If about the way we’re gov- missing from the Ministry of they are deciding it is in the public has the power to argue erned and about a massive Environment and Climate interest of the world that we a project has a serious impact

on human health or a serious and irreversible harm on endangered species. The onus is on those objecting to provide proof.

“We have to prove it beyond the shadow of a doubt.

It applies even if the towers are already erected and they haven’t been placed properly,” he said. “Even if there’s noncompliance to the mandatory standard, we have no say unless we can meet the two criteria (human health and species at risk) under the ERT.” Even once turbines are built, Whiteley said people looking to claim damages don’t have leg to stand on.

“Look at the language. It will have been built because of a (renewable energy approval) granted under statute of the province of Ontario,” he said. “There’s no wrong committed when they’re putting up a turbine they’ve been permitted to erect. There will never be a possibility of claiming for nuisance. It’s not nuisance if it’s allowed.”

Whiteley argued the legislation is even stacked against municipalities. Those who have tried to use bylaws to limit noise or road usage or bring in other stipulations have seen those thrown out in court because Ontario law trumps municipal law. Whiteley said many municipalities gave up following earlier legal decisions against their actions — but he feels they could make a case on a Charter basis and hopes many will wish to act as intervenors in his action.

“Quite frankly, I think the municipalities are wrong.

Ontario law trumps municipal law, but the Charter trumps Ontario law. The principles of natural justice trump Ontario law. If we argue the Ontario law is wrong, we have a good chance.”

In gathering evidence for the judicial review, Whiteley said the legal team had to show rural residents’ rights were more affected than the general population. He said he’s confident there is enough evidence to proceed. Whiteley also said he believes he has found precedent in case law that indicates the rights of a set of people outweigh the notion the majority government made a policy decision to erect turbines.

Whiteley noted that in a judicial review, the standard of proof isn’t as high as that of an ERT. The team only need prove a reasonable application of bias — which he says is likely evident in that application of different sets of rules and burdens of proof for developers and the public.

He also reiterated the MOECC director didn’t take into account the effect of the turbines on the county’s tourism economy or its retirement economy, which both could be impacted. Adequate studies were never taken into consideration, Whiteley argued.

“You can argue if the director had done his job, this might have been different.”

See REVIEW, page 23

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Countylicious celebrates a decade of culinary creations at affordable prices Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 24, representatives from the nine participating restaurants gathered at Portabella in Picton on Monday to launch the spring menus and to celeCHAD IBBOTSON brate the event's 10-year STAFF WRITER anniversary.

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carrot cake from The Pink Lunch Pail. The twice annual spring and fall event offers fixed price, three-course dinner menus of $30 or $35 at participating restaurants across Prince Edward County.

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Prince Edward County destination development and marketing co-ordinator Rebecca Lamb said the four-week event is a great way to support local chefs, restaurants, and producers.

“Countylicious is a great opportunity to get a dynamic meal at a local restaurant — whether you’re a resident or visitor to Prince Edward County,” Lamb said. “Having the program continue to be supported by the food lovers in this community after 10 years really speaks to the commitment to local businesses and the quality coming from the chefs.”

This year marking the 10th anniversary, the restaurants are planning something special. Each participating restaurant will be contributing to a pop-up, supper-club experience for 10 that will take place this fall at a yet-to-be-disclosed location in Prince Edward County. Participants can enter to win a pair of seats at the communal table by connection with the County on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #countylicious during the spring event. Contest details will be available on the County web site. Opportunities to win a dinner for two experience at participating restaurants will also be available by listening to CountyFM 99.3, Mix 97, and CJBQ 800AM. Also celebrating 10 years in Prince Edward County were Portabella co-owners Don King and Roy Pennell.

Pennell said the owners were excited to reach the anniversary.

“We're very pleased to have been here for 10 years on

CELEBRATING A DECADE Representatives from each of the nine participating restaurants in spring Countylicious gathered at Portabella in Picton on Monday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the culinary event.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Main Street,” he said. “Definitely a lot has changed on Main Street since we've been here. We're sort of the old guy in town now.”

Pennell said Portabella has participated in the majority of Countylicious events through that time.

“It's a great program to bring people here in the shoulder season and the restaurants offer an amazing deal for a three-course meal,” he said. “It's great to see it continue for 10 years and hopefully it continues for a long, long time.”

Portabella's Countylicious main course options include a rock cornish hen with crumpled blue cheese and sriracha drizzle, a pan seared pickerel with leek vermouth cream sauce, or sauteed shrimp tossed with fettuccine, spinich and black olives.

Pennell said the event seems to be drawing more and more restaurants each

season. He said the event helps draw visitors from outside the county and encourages them to make a weekend of the trip.

“Someone who is coming for two nights will probably try two places,” he said.

“They'll try the place where the accommodation is and on the next night maybe they'll try another restaurant.”

This spring's participating restaurants are: Agrarian; Amelia's Garden at the Waring House; Clara's at the Claramount Inn; East and Main Bistro; Merrill Inn; Portabella; the Drake Devonshire; the Gazebo Restaurant at Waupoos Winery; and the Hubb at Angeline's Inn. The dinner menus are available online at www.countylicious.com Residents wishing to participate are being asked to reserve their tables early as spaces will fill up quickly.

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Staff develops framework in response to Pennell motion, Epstein argues property standards bylaw could be applied to address concerns

Proposed bylaw would limit hosting of continual yard sales in county CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

doesn't allow for outdoor storage or display and is restricted to the sale of home crafts.

Pennell said he's heard complaints from business owners who must pay commercial taxes while the continuous yard sales pay none.

Councillor Janice Maynard also supported the creation of a draft bylaw.

“There probably are limited incidents where this is a problem, but where they occur they can be a significant problem,” she said.

She said the problem can be exacerbated in the summer with the influx of tourist traffic.

Engineering, development and works commission-

er Robert McAuley said if a bylaw were put in place, enforcement would be complaint driven.

“We're recommending a bylaw to simply say 'these are the rules' and it becomes selfadministering — we simply act on complaints,” he said.

The report says violators of the proposed bylaw could be charged for noncompliance with the yard sale bylaw or with the zoning bylaw for operating a commercial business on a residential property and could be liable for penalties under the Provincial Offences Act. Councillor Lenny Epstein said the municipality shouldn't be introducing regulations for yard sales.

“I don't think we should be looking into this at all,” he said.

He said the municipality has a property standards bylaw already that deals with the accumulation of materials on lawns. He said that could be altered to address some of the issues. While council had briefly discussed a permitting system, Epstein said he wouldn't support it.

“Some people who are

having yard sales, they're financially insecure, they just need to make a few bucks,” he said. “I realize there are some issues with safety if the road is being blocked or visibility is being blocked — but this is just an additional regulation where we don't need one.”

Ultimately the majority of committee members agreed to have staff create a draft bylaw to come forward to a future meeting.

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The County could be looking for more control over garage sales in the future.

At last week's committeeof-the-whole meeting councillors supported a motion that will see staff draft a bylaw regulating private merchandise sales such as yard or garage sales within Prince Edward County. The draft bylaw will come to a future committee meeting.

A report presented to the committee last Thursday says concerns have been expressed by members of council and members of the public about some property owners hosting continual yard sales and the impact the practice has on traffic conditions.

The report was the result of a March 2015 motion moved by councillor Roy Pennell. Pennell supported the creation of a new bylaw to regulate the sales, saying it amounts to a safety issue.

“One of the most important things we have is public safety and, in particular, main roads through our county where yard sales have become a real problem,” he said.

The proposed draft bylaw would restrict the number of times per year and number of consecutive days residents can host such sales. The

report says the County doesn't have a bylaw to regulate yard sales, but acknowledges there are some property owners in the county “having yard sales starting in the spring and continuing throughout the summer, some every weekend and others every day of the week.”

“It's week after week after week,” Pennell said.

The report says with restrictions in place the continuous sales would have to fit within the permitted use of a home-based business or be rezoned to allow for commercial retail use. It says the sales usually will not fit within the definition of a home-based business because that use

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Disillusionment in political process behind Trump’s polling success

SOME people have called him a fascist. Others have called him a blowhard.

Many have questioned the statements he’s made and the consistency of his beliefs. Despite that, however, Donald Trump still keeps getting vote.

With another set of primary wins Tuesday, Trump moved past the halfway point in delegates earned to become the Republican presidential nominee in the lengthy horse race that is the American election campaign. Despite the best efforts of the establishment of his own chosen party, it is hard to see the Trump campaign faltering at this point. There have even been some polls that suggest Democratic voters might pick Trump over their nominees. Some longtime political observers have said they are baffled by the success.

It’s not really that surprising, however. The electorate south of the border has clearly become disconnected and disillusioned with the political elites in Washington and it has become even more cynical about the perception of backroom deals and favourtism as that country’s economy has struggled amid war efforts. They’re sick of partisan politics and gridlock and they want a change.

Trump, for better or worse, understood that dynamic.

Sure, the candidate has made statements that range from impractical to illegal, to invective but he’s successfully delivering a message of a confident businessman who comes from outside the normal circles that isn’t afraid to do things differently or state an opinion. It’s a simple message that isn’t bogged down by policy options or practicality and it resonates. He’s discovered many people are apathetic about politics and he’s positioned himself to score with those people through Tweets, soundbytes, and publicity. Simply, his handlers understand the value of media and the importance of messaging.

Though their politics are in no way similar, Trump’s prominence brings about memories of Justin Trudeau’s rise in last year’s Canadian election. There are similar aspects at play.The Liberal brain trust knew better than their Conservative foes the general public was looking for a message change. Arguably more than any single policy plank he offered, voters liked that Trudeau sold that he was different than the Stephen Harper establishment. He was less cynical, less calculating, and more accessible to the Canadian public. People believed they were part of the change so they got behind the change.

In both countries, it remains to be seen how this modern-day politicking will work — we’d really prefer to see more detailed, policy discussions — it is clear that the very nature of political institutions must change to become more inclusive and hopefully, more truthful direct with the people they purport to serve. A genuine movement toward cultivating greater political knowledge and trust is needed to restore faith in the political process.

Getting there, however, is a tricky part because of the competitive nature of the party system and the very real fact that things people need to hear often get fewer people elected than the things people want to hear.

The trick is in the promotion of grassroots involvement in public policy creation and in teaching our youth that decisions made in Ottawa, Toronto, or at a town hall impact their lives, so they should concern themselves in those affairs.

Direct involvement leads to inclusion and engagement. It also helps if elected officials respect that involvement and show accountability. It would be interesting to see if Trump would be having the success he is having today in a less cynical system where his policy and character alone would be tested.

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POT OF GOLD The Kinsmen Club of Picton recently donated $1,500 to Reaching For Rainbows, an after-school program for girls aged 6-9.The program operates out of the basement at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Picton. Here, club president Phil St. Jean, left, and secretary Rick Caruso present a cheque to Reaching For Rainbows executive director Jane Wallenburgh. With this year’s donation, the club has provided $5,750 to the program in the past four years. (Submitted photo)

Stories From Our Past 1926

n A bill proposed at Queen’s Park by Middlesex West MPP J.G. Lethbridge would limit the amount of property a man could will to anyone other than his wife. A wife would be entitled to no less than half the man’s estate. n Petitions to make the county a tuburculin-free zone for cattle were progressing well with more than 60 per cent of farmers signing up.

Support for the zone was particularly high in Hillier, Ameliasburgh, and Hallowell townships. More canvassing was expected in coming weeks. n The Picton Armouries were reopened following the installation of 10,000 feet of new maple flooring.

1946

nA special committee looking into the County’s roads accounts for 1943 decided it found no irregularities or frauds to direct to judicial inquiry. It did, however, recommend a competitive tender process be followed for all future materials purchases or work. n More than 1,200 feet of snow fencing went missing from Prince Edward County. OPP Const. Rogers drove some 650 kilometres and recovered about one-third of the provincially owned fencing from private property. n County council passed a motion calling for councillors’ indemnity payments to be tax-free, following a similar move by federal MPs.

1976

n Some 12 families were concerned following a letter from the public utilities commission that their hydro and water would be shut off, following the non-payment of $1,139 by their landlord. Mayor Don King said he wouldn’t let that happen as the tenants paid their rent in good faith. n The Prince Edward County Board of Education planned to reconsider the way it calculated teacher-pupil ratio due to declining enrollment and anti-inflation policies set by the province. n The province announced plans to auction the 12-car ferry Quinte, the predecessor to the two boats currently serving the Glenora crossing.

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n North Marysburgh council approved rezoning to allow an aquacage fish farm on the Adolphus Reach with up to 200,000 rainbow trout hatchlings held 1,000 feet off shore. Some 32 residents offered written objections to th rezoning. n Hallowell council approved a seven-lot subdivision request from Sheba’s Island resident Phil Hennessey on the Edgewater Trailer Park property. Hennessey would still operate the trailer park until buyers could be found for the properties. n Tensions were high as a replacement worker crossed a picket line at the Prince Edward Heights complex.

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March For Meals campaign raises awareness Facebook page helps co-ordinate

March 2016 marks the 14th annual International March for Meals campaign. This annual campaign began in the United States to increase public awareness and to ensure that seniors, caregivers and others know about Meals on Wheels.

Another component to the campaign is to bring awareness that will result in recruiting new volunteers.

Meals on Wheels America created the March for Meals as a way to commemorate the month in 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.

Since 2002, the March for Meals has grown into a fullscale awareness, fundraising and volunteer recruitment campaign involving and supporting the network of local Meals on Wheels programs and going international to involve other countries including Canada.

Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization in the U.S. supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across America that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation.

This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million staff and volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly

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visits and safety checks that enable America's seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.

By providing funding, leadership, education, research and advocacy support, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. The Ontario Community Support Association provides support for this province’s Meals on Wheels programs. Find out more at www.ocsa.on.ca.

Prince Edward Community Care has available both hot and frozen Meals on Wheels that are very tasty and low in sodium. Special diets can be accommodated.

Requests for meals are received from seniors, their family and caregivers, physiprice of $6,594,740.91 plus HST. Tenders for the project were advertised on Feb. 4 with a closing date of Feb. 26.

A report presented at committee of the whole last week says Coco Paving was the lowest bidder out of six tenders received. The work will be completed in two phases in 2016 and 2017.

The project would include the reconstruction of County Rd. 3 from County Rd. 28 to

Seniors are welcome to attend Community Care’s Seniors Luncheon Social in Wellington on Wednesday, March 23. Chef Bill Grieve, is preparing homemade soup, chopped beef with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, bread and butter, apple pie, and coffee and tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493.

County Rd. 23 including pavement reconstruction, widening to incorporate bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway, as well as upgrades to storm sewers and other drainage improvements.

Two-thirds of the cost to upgrade the road is being provided by the federal and provincial governments.

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As far as accommodations are concerned, Cooper said several offers to house the family have surfaced, some with generous offers of being able to use homes or apartments rent and utilities free for a few months.

Cooper said she understands the family’s desire is to stay within their community and to stay together.

“They do not want to be separated,” she said. “Obviously, they’re going to do what is best for them.”

Cooper has been in regular contact with the family to ensure their wishes are respected for the fundraising campaign and through media coverage.

Naturally, she said the family is struggling to pick up the pieces, but appreciative of their community.

“The family is so grateful,” Cooper said. “When I took a significant donation to them, they were in tears and overwhelmed by the outpouring from the community.”

Cooper said those who

wish to help the family can visit the Facebook page “Walker and Dubois Support” for more information.

She said the page’s organizers have a few more ideas for ongoing fundraising activities until the family is able to re-establish a home.

The wake for Zachary Dubois will be tonight from 58 p.m. at Hicks Funeral Home.

His memorial will be tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing with Manlow noting the OPP, Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and the local fire department are all participating.

Manlow said he wished to express the firefighters’ thanks for the way the community supported firefighters working to contain the blaze.

“I’d like to say thank you on behalf of Prince Edward County firefighters to the people who donated food, water, and coffee and for people’s understanding that traffic was being diverted from the area.

People were very supportive of our activity.”

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A $3-million expansion at Manor on Loyalist Parkway is continuing toward summer completion. Pictured is a recently installed therapeutic pool,which has been covered for safety during construction.A gym,a bistro,,a theatre/chapel,and a games room will also be added.

New suites are also being installed with kitchenettes, fireplaces, and a range of other amenities to welcome new residents interested in the full-service assisted-living residence. (Submitted photo)

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cians and others. These meals are delivered to the door of seniors by friendly volunteers. The delivery also serves as a security check.

Community Care supports seniors to live independently at home. Services include delivery of hot and frozen meals, transportation to medical appointments & shopping, noon-time dinners for seniors, help with income tax, reassurance programs, caregiver support, homemaking, yard work and home maintenance. The agency is partly funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through the South East Local Health Integration Network and supported by donations and fundraising efforts. For more information about Meals on Wheels, or how to become a volunteer, call Community Care at 613-476-7493.

Councillors favour Coco Paving for County Rd. 3 tender

The municipality is a step closer to beginning construction on County Rd. 3.

At last week's committeeof-the-whole meeting, councillors supported a staff recommendation to select Coco Paving Inc. as the company to undertake the work.

If approved by council at their March 22 regular meeting, Coco Paving would be awarded the contract for the construction at the tendered

A sunny day is forecast Saturday with no chance The public library has always of precipitation. Clouds been a hub of information increase overnight. and ideas – whether those ideas are found in the pages of a book, in one of our resources such as Ancestry.com or Chilton High Auto Repair online, or in the editorial section of a local or international newspaper.

Every day, the library LOW Cloudy weather is brings people together for forecast Sunday with a planned and spontaneous 30-per-cent chance of events. Friends who form snow flurries. book clubs are able to source multiple copies of popular titles through the Prince Edward County Library.

And when you visit our Picton branch, you’ll find a secThe Picton Gazette welcomes tion near the front that’s filled with interesting titles letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may for reading groups.

More than just reading, be edited for clarity, legal rambook clubs are lively groups ifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. for discussion – from debating the merits of a particular We also reserve the right to story to talking about things refuse to publish submitted like a social issue raised by a letters for the same reasons. particular character. Often, Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of book clubs bring together people who may never have the Gazette, its publisher, or otherwise met – for conversastaff. Submitted items become tion and, in some cases, lifeproperty of the Gazette. long friendships.

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INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra

The renowned Fireside Poet member, physician and professor Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. once stated, “A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension.” Our library branches are a great place to stretch your mind.

To encourage mindstretching across the county, we’re looking for volunteers with expertise and passion who are interesting in sharing their skills and interests with the community. We’re proud to be launching the

Life is about experiences. In addition to professional work, people follow many passions throughout their lives. Over a few or many years, these passions often create subject matter experts, technical and artistic skills.

For many, sharing their expertise and passions with others is a very personally rewarding experience. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to take part in the first-ever County IdeaShare.

For instance... n You’re a knitter. You’d like to lead a series of workshops for beginners, intermediates and advanced knitters. n You’re a fly fisher. You’re keen to present a series of programs on fishing skills, fly tying and matching flies to conditions. n You’re a retired professor with a favourite lecture that you would like to give again.

n You’re an Arthurian legend enthusiast. You’d like to give a talk about historical theories of the real Arthur and media adaptations of the King Arthur story. n You’re a world traveler.

You are ready to share your experiences related to locales you have visited, discussing history, culture and showing images of your travels. n You’re a board game player. You’d like to lead a series of learn and play sessions. n You’re a bicyclist. You are interested in leading a bicycle repair and tune-up workshop. n You’re an artist. You’d like to lead a group of aspiring artists and help them learn basic drawing and painting skills.

These are just a few ideas – we’re interested in hearing what you're passionate about!

The library can help by providing a meeting room and helping to publicize the event.

To learn more about County IdeaShare and/ or get involved, please give us a call at (613) 399-2023 or e-mail ideashare@peclibrary.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

n Thursday, March 24 at 1 p.m. at the Picton branch.

Learn how to download and use Overdrive for eBooks, Hoopla for movies and music, request your own interlibrary loans and much more. Please bring the device (iPad, Android, laptop, etc.) you wish to use for the online content. n Sunday, March 20 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Join us for face painting during the Ameliasburgh recreation committee’s Easter egg hunt. n Saturday, March 26 across the county.

Kate MacNaughton will be at the Milford library with ribbons, buttons and bows to help you doll up your Easter bonnets for the parade. Cute lambs will visit the Picton branch at 1 p.m. and every branch will have a seed planting project that you can take home.

Visit PEClibrary.org and check out the events calendar for more information on upcoming March events.

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APPEC president confident stay will be granted to delay White Pines work ERT delays decision on motion to allow time for submissions ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Alliance To Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) president Orville Walsh remains hopeful the Environmental Review Tribunal will grant a stay motion to stop vegetation clearing on the proposed White Pines Wind Project within the next week.

Walsh said APPEC had hoped to have a resolution that would stop wpd Canada from its intended start to vegetation clearing Monday by Friday or in the worst possible case, by that morning. When other players, including the County and Liz Driver — the proponent of a judicial review of the project on cultural her-

itage grounds — offered to weigh in with submissions also, the ERT put off its decision to allow time for further submissions, with no resolution expected until Thursday or Friday.

At the County Coalition for Safe, Appropriate Green Energy (CCSAGE) annual meeting Sunday, Walsh admitted there was some trepidation with the delay in legal considerations but he added APPEC believes time is on their side.

“There was concern about whether wpd would start anyway. Everyone was anxious about what would happen next,” he said, but explained the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) had indicated wpd Canada was required to give the ministry 10 days notice before starting work and get approval from its director for a

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storm management plan. Indications were it hadn’t delivered that notice until March 9 and as of that date, the storm management plan had not been approved. The 10-day window would put the earliest date for the work to begin at March 19 and Walsh expressed confidence the ERT would address the issue by then.

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dent we can get a stay to prevent any destruction until a final decision is reached. We don’t think they can start and we’re 90-per-cent confident we will be successful and nothing can happen until summertime at best.”

Walsh said APPEC felt wpd Canada’s surprising announcement was “highly disrespectful” to the community and to the ERT. “Rather than wait for the resumption of the ERT hearing where further evidence will be submitted on its project and for a final order from the tribunal, wpd is bringing out the bulldozer and chainsaws,” he said. “And wpd is perfectly willing to allow all of this habitat destruction to happen for a wind project that has no assurance of ever being built.”

After hearing evidence regarding the proposed 27-

turbine project from November to January, the ERT announced in late February that the site was a poor location with respect to migratory birds and one that would cause serious and irreversible harm to little brown bats and Blanding’s turtles. Walsh said APPEC was given indications that a hearing into possible remedies to that potential harm would be arranged via teleconference. To date, that teleconference has not taken place. He expected it could come toward the end of the month with the hearing probably happening in late spring.

A decision could come sometime in the summer.

According to Walsh, APPEC was preparing for further appeals to any decision at that time.

“Our actions are not limited to the ERT. We’re almost resigned to the fact that win, lose, or draw this will be appealed and we’ll have to carry on with that. We’d like to find a way for a coup de grace on this, but we haven’t found it yet.

Walsh said any further action will require time and money and encouraged community members to continue supporting the South Shore Appeal Fund for both the Ostrander Point and White Pines appeals.

Also on the subject of White Pines, Driver noted the judicial review she and her husband Edwin Rouse applied for in November and served in January is progressing and their lawyer has said

they will know the dates for their hearing “any time now.”

The review deals with cultural heritage. Driver said opponents of the project scored a win on that front when the MOECC eliminated two turbines from the project due to negative visual impacts. That’s the first time that has been accepted. wpd Canada appealed that decision to the ERT, but ultimately withdrew its appeal.

“It’s the first time turbines have ever been removed. We have the largest, richest area of surviving heritage anywhere. This is the wrong place,” Driver said.

Also Sunday Prince Edward County Field Naturalists spokesperson Sandra Dowd spoke about the Ostrander Point appeals process, which has been ongoing since February 2013. She said the group is waiting for results of its remedy hearing, which wrapped up in January.

Dowd noted PECFN argued that no revisions proposed by Gilead Power would work and said she’s optimistic that a victory in the hearing would spell the end for developments locally.

“If PECFN and APPEC win their appeals, we will succeed in saving the south shore. The government wouldn’t dare to put another project there,” she said, one breath before added she’s heard rumours the proponent of the Amherst Island project, Algonquin/Windlectric Inc. may be interested in building south of Army Reserve Road.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPEAL RECEIVED TO BY-LAW 3719-2016 TO RE-DIVIDE THE COUNTY’S ELECTORAL WARD BOUNDARIES TAKE NOTICE that The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward received an appeal to By-law No. 3719-2016, being a By-law to Re-Divide The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward's Electoral Ward Boundaries, under Section 222 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended.

The Ontario Municipal Board will review the appeal and may, despite any Act, make an order affirming, amending or repealing By-law 3719-2016.

A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at our office located at 332 Picton Main Street, Picton during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and is also online at www.pecounty.on.ca under Public Notices.

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 4768516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45). Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: March 1st Heather Wilkinson, 8th Richard Barnett.

PEC WALKERS: Picton Walking Group, walks start from Mary St. parking lot unless otherwise specified: Mon 8:15am, Mon 9:30am JohnSt/Owen, Tues & Thurs 9:30am, Fri 8:30am. Info: Diane 476-5635. The more the merrier.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome!

Questions & info 476-6557.

TAOIST STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES & CHI KUNG – Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall.

Keep healthy in body, mind & spirit. For more information & to register, call Sherri 242-2096.

YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: Enjoy a gentle yoga with Carrie class Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:45pm.

Sponsored by, the Athol Rec Committee. Mats provided.

Cost $5. Session runs until March 24.

PE POWER & SAIL SQUADRON: Offering 3 exciting boating courses with Chris Holder, our experienced boating safety instructor. Courses offered this spring: Boating Basics which includes Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Electronic Navigation & Maritime Radio. Contact squadron for more details or Chris Holder captchrisholder@gmail.com. www.BoatingCourses.ca.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Darts Social Nite every Wednesday 6-8pm. Dedicated darts room with professional standard boards. Draw for new teams every week. We offer casual coaching in rules & basic technique. Only a “Loonie” donation to play. All proceeds to support worthy Picton Legion causes. Additional info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Sunday Afternoon Jam Session 2-5pm. If you play or sing come out & join some fun.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON– Every Friday night 5:306:30pm Putt Putt come & practice your putts for the golf season. $5 for 3 balls. Winner takes half the pot.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop will be “closed” from March 21 until April 1 & will reopen Saturday April 2 with a Bag Sale – Grocery $3 & Garbage $5 until April 30th.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Presents the “Spring Awakening Show” 223 Main St Picton 476-5665. www.artsonmaingallery.ca.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday & Thursdays 10:30am at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton.

For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866951-3711.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 476-1811.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

MARCH 18: LBRARY EVENT – Storywalk with Donna Kaye 10am. www.peclibrary.org.

MARCH 18: FRIDAY LIVE AT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES – Finishing Touches with “The Pink Lunch Pail’s” Rebecca Brown who will have tips to make your baking look “too good to eat”1-3pm.

MARCH 18: WELLINGTON ELKS HAM & TURKEY ROLL – Allisonville Hall. Doors open 7:30pm. First Roll Free. Light Lunch. Everyone Welcome.

MARCH 19: ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH PICTON – Presents the Requiem by Gabriel Faure & the motet Jesu, Meine Freude by J.S. Bach. The PEC Ecumenical Choir & an instrumental ensemble will be under the direction of Michael Goodwin for this performance at 2:30pm. Admission at the door, $20 adults & $5 students. Proceeds to the Foyer Angele Orphanage, Haiti.

MARCH 19: MILLPOND MUSIC JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC NIGHT – At The H.O.P.E. Centre, 46 King St Picton 7pm. Featuring Stan Hicks & Shelly Mallen.

Also register for open mic. Full catered dinner will be supplied. Cost $20 each for the dinner or $10 for the entertainment only. Dinner seating 6pm. Show seating 7pm. For reservations call Greg Verner 613-970-2047.

MARCH 19: MAPLE PUB NIGHT – Presented by the Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee. Demorestville Town Hall 2711 Cty Rd 5, Demorestville 7:30pm. Music all night featuring local country hero Jamie Stever & Sophiasburgh All Star Band. Cash bar. Free apps all night.

Door prizes & more! Advance tix $20. Available at County Shores. Call Todd 476-7290.

MARCH 20: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH PALM SUNDAY – Palm parade & skit will be presented.

Lunch for all & children’s activities after service. Service at 10am.

MARCH 20: EASTER EGG HUNT – Ameliasburgh Town Hall 1-3pm. Crafts, games & face painting.

MARCH 20: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Special Meat Roll Turkey & Hams 2pm.

MARCH 21: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Please Note, No Snuggles on Easter Monday (March 28). Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.

Thank you!

MARCH 22: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon.

MARCH 22: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS - All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library.

MARCH 22: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

MARCH 23: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm. Home-made Soup & Assorted Fresh Sandwiches, Cookies & Beverage for only $8/person. Take-out available, call 476-6050.

(Proceeds to Church outreach programs.)

MARCH 24: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

MARCH 24: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you. (1-866-951-3711).

MARCH 24: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Final deadline to sign up for our Triple Sports Day. $5/person.

Pool, Shuffle Board & Darts.

MARCH 24: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH MAUNDY THURSDAY – A Seder meal will be held at Consecon United Church Hall 7pm to honour the Jewish tradition of Passover meal to celebrate God’s deliverance of the Hebrews from exile & to profess faith in the One who has acted & will continue to act to bring to deliverance to all people everywhere.

MARCH 25: CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY – A Tenebrae service will be held at 10am. Tenebrae means “darkness” or “shadows” the service has been practiced by the Church since medieval times as a meditation on Christ’s suffering.

MARCH 25: GLENORA UNITED CHURCH GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE – 10:30am with a light lunch to follow.

MARCH 26: THE GREAT BIG EASTER EGG HUNT IN NORTHPORT – Presented by the Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee. Come & find wonderful prizes across the whole village of Northport!

1-3pm Northport Centennial Park 1417 B Cty Rd 15 in Northport. For all kids 0-12 years. Registration $2/child.

Each entry is a chance to win 1 of 4 kids brand new bicycles. Free petting zoo. Photos with Peter the Rabbit.

Child & Adult Easter Bonnet contest.

MARCH 26: 7th TOWN HSTORICAL SOCIETY – Invites you to a public presentation on the “The Story of Holy Name of Mary Parish” in Marysville ON with speakers Mary Lynne Brant (Murphy) & Patrick Murphy, authors of a book with the same title. History of the church in celebration of the 175th Anniversary (2012). This Roman Catholic Church was established in 1837 & has served the Roman Catholic Community of southern Tyendinaga Township for 179 years. The family names of the many original Irish settlers are found in the congregation today. 1:30pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. Everyone Welcome.

MARCH 27: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY – The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated. Service at 10am.

MARCH 27: GLENORA UNITED CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE – 11:15am.

MARCH 28: PANCAKE SUPPER EASTER MONDAY – Picton United Church 5-7pm (12 Chapel St) $10/person. Children 12 & under free (accompanied by adult). Celiac & Sugar Free options available.

MARCH 30: LOAVES & FISHES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. All are welcome to join us for good food & fellowship. No charge for this meal.

MARCH 31: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 5:45pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty at 399-3105 for further info.

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Church Services this week ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

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St. John’s - 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am St. John’s Maundy Thurs. Service March 24, 1:30pm

St. Philip’s- 44 St. Philips St. Milford Sunday Worsip 11:00am St. Philip’s Good Friday Service March 25, 1:30pm Black Creek Chapel Passion Play “Eyes Upon the Cross” March 25, 7:00pm Children’s Church at St. Philip’s www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

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Holy Week at County United Churches

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH Maundy Thursday (March 24) Pot Luck Supper/Communion 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday (March 25) 10:30 a.m.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service (March 27) Bloomfield Mill Pond 6:45 a.m.

Easter Sunday Worship (March 27) 10:30 a.m.

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CONSECON AND CARRYING PLACE UNITED CHURCHES Palm Sunday (March 20): Worship (10 a.m.) at Consecon United Church will feature a skit and a Palm Parade.

Maundy Thursday (March 24): A Seder meal will be held at Consecon United Church at 7 p.m. to honour the Jewish tradition of the Passover meal to celebrate God's deliverance of the Hebrews from exile and to profess faith in the One who has acted and will continue to act to bring deliverance to all people everywhere.

Good Friday (March 25): A Tenebrae service will be held at 10 a.m. at Carrying Place United Church. Tenebrae means "darkness" or "shadows"; the service has been practiced by the church since medieval times as a meditation on Christ's suffering.

Easter Sunday (March 27): The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at Consecon United Church at 10 a.m. worship. Please bring donations for the food banks.

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, March 20th Palm Sunday at 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com

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Minister: Janelle Shaw

Palm Sunday Worship 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley Good Friday 1:30am at Black River Chapel Easter Sunrise Service 6:50am at Little Bluff

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GLENORA UNITED CHURCH Good Friday March 25th - 10:30 a.m. Light Lunch to follow Easter Sunday March 27 - 11:15 a.m.

Dish & Donation Supper April 21- 6:30 p.m.

PICTON UNITED CHURCH Good Friday - March 25, 10:30 a.m.

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Easter Monday - March 28, Pancake Supper - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All welcome. $10 per person. Children 12 & under free. Celiac and Sugar Free Options.

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH PASTORAL CHARGE - FRIENDSHIP AND WESLEY UNITED CHURCH Women's Ministry Breakfast - Saturday March 19th - 9:30 am at Gus' Restaurant All women welcome, bring a friend. Wonderful speaker, please contact Leslie Breithaupt at 613-476-2020 Good Friday Service - Wesley United Mountainview March 25th at 10 a.m.

Sunrise Service Easter Morning - 6:30 am at the end of Huffs Island Rd. PRINCE EDWARD SOUTH PASTORAL CHARGE - Good Friday - March 25, 1:30 p.m. at Black River Chapel Easter Sunday, March 27, 6:50 a.m. at Little Bluff Conservation Area, 9:30 a.m. at South Bay United 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Valley United

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Endoscopy team leader explains importance of colonoscopy in cancer screening Foundation celebrates delivery of five new scopes for hospital ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Blush wasn’t found only in wine glasses at Casa Dea Estates Friday afternoon. Several guests sported a reddish shade themselves.

That’s because registered nurse Delores Chalmers, the team lead at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital’s endoscopy unit offered a frank, descriptive, and rather cheeky talk one that might not often pass as formal dinner conversation — yet, it ultimately might help save a life.

Just days after the endoscopy unit received $163,000 worth of colonoscopes, gastroscopes, and monitoring equipment courtesy of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Live Saver Campaign, Chalmers was the featured guest at the first Live well in the County luncheon.

Her mission was to educate the audience of about 40 on how the local endoscopy unit operates and the importance of colonoscopies for cancer screening.

Chalmers said the unit now has 10 working colonoscopes and eight gastroscopes it uses to do 18-22 scopes per day. The department has six general surgeons that come over from Belleville to perform the scopes and eight anesthetists that provide airway support and sedation.

With experienced nurses and those visiting physicians, she said patients are in good hands to have their tests done in Picton. “The good thing having a general surgeon doing your scope, rather than a gastronenterologist is that if they find cancer, they follow you through and then they operate on you. That’s your physician,� she said. “All of our scopers have many years of experience. We have excellent scopers I would go to anyone here.�

The Picton endoscopy clinic does some 3,000 procedures

EARLY DETECTION Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital endoscopy team lead Delores Chalmers describes how a colonoscope is used during the first Live well in the County luncheon at Casa Dea Estates Winery Friday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

a day and Chalmers said under the present set up, it’s hard to imagine it being able to take on a larger volume of work. She said she is at her maximum capacity, as are the doctors, unless the suite is revamped and expanded. In addition to local needs, Picton also takes an influx of candidates for scopes from elsewhere in the Quinte Healthcare Corporation area, including Madoc and Bancroft, and takes a number of patients from Kingston as that city is far behind in the demand for scopes. The clinic is a low-risk unit, meaning that surgery would be directed to Belleville.

Despite the high volume of procedures, Chalmers said she believes more people should be having colonoscopies. On one hand, she said fecal occult stool tests are becoming more common because of its lower cost — though she said if anything concerning is spotted, a candidate may require a colonoscopy anyway. The other problem is the notion that it’s embarrassing for doctors and patients to do tests that involve the anus. “Some doctors don’t tend to do a rectal exam. They’re embarrassed and the patients are embarrassed. Doctors should put a finger in there,� she said, indicating some can-

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Chalmers said it’s silly for people to risk death because of embarrassment, particularly since nurses and doctors are trained to deal with that part of the body. “I don’t care, I’ve seen it all,� she said “Why wouldn’t you get tested? It’s cancer prevention. (Colo-rectal) cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths other than lung cancer. In 2010, 8,900 Ontarians were diagnosed and 3,400 people died.

If you have early detection, you have a 90-per-cent success rate.�

She said one in 14 men and one in 16 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

According to Chalmers, in a colonoscopy, the surgeon will scope the large intestine

as that’s where polyps — abnormal growths that can be smaller than the size of a finger tip — generally form.

While not all polyps are cancerous, some can develop into cancer if not detected. She said once they’re detected, they will use a snare apparatus to find the polyp and cauterize it. They’ll then remove it with a suction device. The tissues removed are examined. If cancer is detected, she said the snare won’t be used, but instead biopsy forceps will be used to take samples, which will be sent away for analysis. “That particular patient would have a long road ahead with all sorts of tests, CT scans, and MRIs,� she said. “You pray it hasn’t metastasized to the liver. That’s where it tends to go next.�

While the threshold for colonoscopies tends to be people 50 years of age and up, Chalmers said age doesn’t necessarily mean anything.

She’s seen people in their 20s diagnosed with cancer and it seems to becoming more prevalent. She said those with unexpected blood in their stool or those with constipation or diarrhea lasting a week or longer should see their family doctors. Those who have parents or siblings who have had colorectal cancer should be screened at age 40 and every five years.

Chalmers also dispelled a

myth that people over 75 should not have colonoscopies done if required. “The inside of the colon keeps replenishing itself. I don’t really see any difference between an 80 year old and a 20 year old,� she said. “Yes, have the colonoscopy if you need one — unless you have other health issues and your doctor says you’re not a candidate.�

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Efficient, cost-effective operation important for future of endoscopy unit in county hospital SCOPES, from page 11

The influx of three new colonoscopes worth $26,154 and three gastroscopes worth $22,263 came at a welcome time. Chalmers said one of the scopes used in the clinic recently broke down with a cracked lens and she was struggling to borrow supplies

and equipment from Belleville to complete procedures. She said it’s not uncommon for scopes to break. The hospital actually has a box of broken or outdated scopes, some costing as much as $10,000 to fix.

Scopes must also be sent for cleaning and processing, which takes 40 minutes,

before they can be used again. Chalmers thanked the foundation and the hospital’s auxiliary for their efforts in replenishing the equipment to keep the department on task.

Chalmers held up one of the snake-like scopes which stretched longer than her wingspan — she said the

large intestine is about 61 inches long. Surgeons can twist and move the scope to move its end around corners depending on the procedure they’re trying to do. There is also a pediatric scope they often use for women as it is smaller in circumference and easier to move.

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tion, Chalmers was asked about the future of endoscopy at PECMH. She said she was hopeful it was going to stay, but fearful it may not.

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“We don’t know in the long run what is going to happen. The current word is the endoscopy department will stay here provided it remains cost effective.

There’s the caveat. Ensuring we have new, functioning scopes can help the department run in a cost-effective way,” she said. “If we have to cancel or delay a procedure because a scope has to be repaired, you are still paying overhead but you can’t perform the procedure.”

The Live Well in the County series is the result of a partnership between the foundation and the Wellings of Picton retirement home. The series aims to raise funds while entertaining and educating people about the hospital.

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“Councillor and advisory committee chair Treat Hull agreed, saying the County could serve as a model for the province. He said if executed, the proposal would be revolutionary for healthcare in Ontario. He said currently healthcare as a whole is fragmented and there's no one body responsible for health care in the region.

“The idea is a very sound one,” Hull said. “…Under this proposal the LHINs across the province will be regional health managers, not just regional hospital managers.”

He said the health-care advisory committee is broadly representative of all facets of healthcare in Prince Edward County. The committee members agreed unanimously that the model of care in the county has already achieved the kind of integration the ministry is pursuing.

“It's our hope we can persuade the LHIN, not only to leave our achievements intact, but to use them as a model or at least an inspiration for how this is rolled out elsewhere.”

Hull said the report is positive and long overdue. There's a lot of potential, he said, but also a lot of potential pratfalls.

“As always, the devil is in the details, so there's both opportunity and risk for the county in the report,” he said.

The biggest concern, Hull said, is that some of the unique aspects of county care could be lost in a larger regional model. He said, for example, the teen pregnancy rates were much different in the county than in neighbouring communities like Belleville and Prince Edward has double the number of seniors as Belleville.

“Our needs are quite distinct,” he said. “When health planning is decentralized to new regions below the LHIN, I hope that the new region does not adopt a one-size-fitsall approach to the delivery of care.”

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New Hospice executive director motivated by her own palliative care journey Veteran health exec Laura Ricketts moved to apply after helping care for dying father ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Laura Ricketts chose to become the new executive director and residential manager at Hospice Prince Edward because of her own personal journey. She feels well equipped to make the move.

After completing her master's degree in integrated studies last April, the former hospital executive decided she'd dedicate herself to helping her mom to care for her dad who had been suffering from various iterations of cancer at the end of his life. It was a lifechanging experience for her.

It really changed my perspective on what I did professionally. I always thought and considered myself to be a very patient-centred and familycentred professional in the health-care field," she said. "It wasn't until I experienced that very prolonged period of a family member being that critically ill that I truly understood the toll the end-of-life process can take not only on the patient, but the family as well."

Ricketts felt she was exactly where she needed to be as she went through the ups and downs of watching her normally active parents deal with a life-threatening illness.

"It was a heavy load. It was emotionally exhausting and physically difficult. It was spiritually daring, but it was fulfilling and beautiful and exactly where I was meant to be. I felt that throughout the process, not only did my father need that support, my mom couldn't do it on her own."

Ricketts admitted she didn't realize how much the process took out of her or her mother until her father died.

While neighbours, friends and siblings pitched in with cooking and cleaning to allow the family to share the end-oflife journey together. Ricketts knew she did all she could for her father, whom she related with a tear that she was very close to.

She reflected a bit on the experience and what different approaches might have helped her family through difficult times. That reflection and a search to return to the

WARM WELCOME Hospice Prince Edward board chair Birgit

Langwisch, left, welcomed new executive director and residential home manager Laura Ricketts to the organization last week.

Ricketts relocated from Port Perry.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

job market led Ricketts to an advertisement for the vacant executive director's post in Prince Edward County. She thought about it and decided it might be a calling and a rare opportunity for meaningful work that complemented skills she gained working in acute care and long-term care in the past.

"When I saw what services were offered in organizations that provided hospice services to communities, and specifically in Prince Edward County, I wanted to be a part of that. I understand the palliative journey. I've lived it. It's hard. If I can be part of making that journey more meaningful or less burdensome for somebody else, then I believe that's what that experience was intended for me to do."

Ricketts contemplated the idea of starting over in a new community after 20 years of life in Port Perry and reasoned it wouldn't hurt to participate in the interview process here.

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Langwisch said Hospice Prince Edward sorted through 24 resumes for the position with board member Peter Matthewman leading a recruitment committee. The process was whittled down to six interviewees, then three.

After follow-up interviews, she said Ricketts became a unanimous choice.

They liked her knowledge of the health-care field and her operational experiences.

"It really came down to, for us, a broad range of experience. Her policy and procedure experience, her warmth as a person as we talked to her, her enthusiasm, and also her experience to relocate — which she's done. She has a real love for Prince Edward County. It's been thrilling to

have her here."

During the interview process, Ricketts found accommodation close to the Hospice centre on Downes Avenue. Friends who helped her move indicated they'd love to visit, and she said she fell in love with the community she would be asked to come to.

"Port Perry is, in many respects, very similar to Picton — it's a small town, tight knit, with a population that has decided to remove itself from the city, but really maintains those strong cultural aspects.

That's what I'm comfortable in. It's where I wanted to go.

I'm not a city girl," she said.

Ricketts said she loves antiquing and cycling, she's a yogi and an avid reader and she loves the theatre and the arts. It was evident early to her she was in the right place to live her life.

She formally started working at Hospice March 7 and had planned to have a meetand-greet with volunteers after a week of orientation.

Ricketts said she has set simple short term goals. The first is learning the palliative care sector and the networks available to her. The other is creating staff cohesion.

"What I would like to do within my first 90 days is to create an environment where all of the new elements — there are quite a number of new people cant changes happening within the hospice — form a cohesive team where service provision to the community is really the top priority for all of us."

She said she's pleased with the staff, board, and volunteers she's met, the process will be more an idea of learning one another's working styles and playing off their strengths.

Already, on her first day, Ricketts saw a death and a new admission to the residential hospice.

While there is some uncertainty in the health-care sector

with reorganizations of Local Health Integration Networks and Community Care Access Centres ahead as well as the promise of a new Ontario palliative care network, Ricketts isn't daunted by the potential for change.

"It's going to be an exciting time. Changes are obviously coming — that's nothing but clear at this point in time, we

don't know what those are going to look like."

Langwisch added Hospice Prince Edward is encouraged the government is talking about putting more attention, money, and process into palliative care, an area it acknowledges has fallen short in the system.

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Latest round of industrial wind approvals irks mayor, anti-wind advocates Quaiff concerned announcement shows province not keeping promise to unwilling hosts ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Industrial wind opponents have decried the province’s latest round of feed-in tariff contracts as proof the Liberal government hasn’t kept its word to municipalities unwilling to host renewable energy projects.

Warren Howard, a councillor in North Perth and a Wind Concerns Ontario board member told the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy (CCSAGE) annual meeting that five wind contracts were awarded Thursday and four of them are in municipalities that didn’t want the contracts.

One project spills across Chatham-Kent and unwilling Lakeshore in western Ontario and another is in Dutton Dunwich, near St. Thomas. The others are in eastern Ontario in North Stormont and the Township of Nation.

“They’re all upset, they’re all curious how they got contracts awarded in their municipality because they didn’t support them,” said Howard, who indicated municipal leaders had assurances from energy minister Bob Chiarelli that renewable energy projects would no longer be located in unwilling municipalities.

“The problem is not solved,” he added.

County mayor Robert Quaiff remembers meetings with Chiarelli and his staff, being told he’d be “overjoyed” with the announcement municipalities that didn’t give projects two points of support wouldn’t be subjected to more wind turbine applications.

“Literally last week, Chiarelli said unwilling hosts don’t have to worry,” Quaiff said. “Five announcements and four unwilling hosts. That tells you about his word and what he’s made of.”

Quaiff also indicated that despite assurances from environment and climate change minister Glenn Murray that the government

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would contact him for comments as it looked at rewriting an “outdated” Green Energy Act in 2016, as of last weekend, there had been no attempt on the government’s behalf to reach out.

Quaiff indicated he’s frustrated with the holes in the Green Energy Act, sharing disbelief that a loading dock could be built on Amherst Island to receive turbine parts with no environmental assessment, but a much-needed replacement ferry will require a twoyear-long assessment process before reaching the water.

The mayor said he’s noticed a change in people’s opinions about industrial wind since he first worked with Howard on the original Wainfleet Working Group that recruited 91 municipalities to offer an unwilling host resolution. He recalled nerves and trepidation to sell that resolution to council. He noted last week, South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson received unanimous support from his peers on a new motion derived from the working group that calls for an end to the request for proposals for industrial wind projects.

Some 62 municipalities have already signed on to that.

Quaff indicated Prince Edward County could not be successful in its opposition without the massive

UNWILLING HOST At Sunday’s County Coalition For Safe and Appropriate Green Energy meeting,Mayor Robert Quaiff expressed his dismay that it appeared more wind projects were approved in municipalities that don’t want them. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

research, lobbying and legal efforts from citizens opposed to industrial wind projects.

“Lots of times you travel through Ontario and people recognize Prince Edward County for the wineries, the tourism, and the absolute beauty… Now, people are saying, your the ones with the turtles. I say, ‘No. We have John Hirsch, Liz and Edwin, PEFAC, APPEC, CCSAGE and all these people who really care about where they live. That’s what wins, not the turtles.”

An external observer, Laurie Kilpatrick of the Association to Protect Amherst Island, agreed and stated people from the county have shown leadership and guidance in helping

their neighbours also remain turbine free.

“We really owe a debt of gratitude to Prince Edward County for your leadership, your practical help, and for certain individuals who are coming to help us, be with us and support us. I’m starting to believe that with what has happened here, the truth can and will prevail.”

Amherst Island residents are currently involved in an ERT hearing on a 26-turbine project and are planning their own judicial review.

They’ve been following the cases in the county carefully, noting the island has similar geography and wildlife to the county and the Ostrander and White Pines decisions will likely reflect what is to happen there.

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Mummers campers present Alice in Wonderland

Don’t be late for a very important date. The participants of the Marysburgh Mummers’ children’s drama camp are presenting Alice in Wonderland & Looking Glass in a very limited run at Mt. Tabor.

“Once again, the children have been working like Mad Hatters to get the show ready for this week,” said Mummers chair Carlotta Rutledge.

The curtain will raise on matinee performances today,

tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available in advance at Live Laugh Eat in Milford, at Green Gables in Bloomfield and at the door.

Observers have described the performance as a “cute show” and said the talented young people involved in all aspects of the production have come a long way in a short amount of time.

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Visitors line up for a pancake breakfast at Fosterholm Farms during last year’s Maple in the County weekend. Fosterholm Farms was a popular spot as cars lined the road on both sides for a significant distance in order to get a chance to taste their handcrafted maple syrup. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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After a hard day of slogging through the maple bush, there will be a toe-tapping good time at the Sophiasburgh recreation committee's Maple pub night at the Demorestville Town Hall Saturday March 19.

Country recording artist Jamie Stever headlines a night of live music getting underway at 7:30 p.m.

Also slated to appear is a Sophiasburgh All Star Band

including Brian MacMillan, D'Ari & Mel, the International Zombies of Love and Fraser Hardman.

Included in the admission are free appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Advance tickets are available at County Shores in Northport or by calling Todd Foster at 613-476-7290.

-Jason Parks, Staff

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Maple Syrup...

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Sunday, March 20 • 10am-4pm Sap from our own maple trees. Lots of maple products and many other homemade goodies.

Bring out the family, enjoy the countryside

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GOING OUT ON A LAMB Alanna Baldwin, 9, gave visitors to Waupoos Estates Winery and Sugarbush a tour of the farm and petting zoo during last year’s Maple in the County festivities. The animals were a hit with both young and old.

Waupoos Estates will be participating again this year with their fourth pancake breakfast at the Gazebo restaurant.

(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Open during Maple in the County Sat & Sun 10:30 -5pm • Hike the Sugarbush and play maple trivia (2.5k loop, boots recommended) • Make a maple fudge S'more by the fire (free for all children) • Stop by for lunch - bowl of homemadesoup & roll $4 • Maple treats and wine tasting in the store • Maple taffy on snow ($2) • Fresh maple syrup available • Try our maple syrup infused hot mulled wine by the glass

Thank You

1286 Wilson Rd Wellington • 613-399-9000

The Hallowell Firefighters’ Association would like to thank the many people who supported our Pancake Breakfasts at Ed and Sandi Taylor’s “Honey Wagon Farms” over the last 6 years, during Maple in the County. We appreciate your generosity and support as we fundraised to enrich the equipment that we use in our firefighting efforts. It was also a pleasure to observe so many children enjoying the fire fighting displays at the breakfast.

We are announcing that at least for 2016, that our Association will not be participating in Maple in the County.

We hope that you will support some of the other Maple in the County events that weekend.

MAPLE in the County March 19 & 20 • 8am-3pm

All day pancake breakfast in our heated dining tent adults $10 children under 12 $5 Free horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo & live entertainment.

1671 Salem Rd. Consecon 613•965•6381 1920 Fish Lake Rd. 613-403-4323

Saturday & Sunday 11am to 5pm

Come Enjoy Maple - Kids marshmallow roast - Miniature ponies from Archway Connection - Maple sausage from Seed to Sausage Artisans foods from: The Pink Lunch Pail, Pyramid Ferments, Fiddlehead Farm, Cressy Mustard, Healthy Dog Treats ... and more!!

Enjoy a glass of wine

Lots to see and do for everyone!

For details wine@threedogwine.com

Traffic disruptions anticipated near new LCBO

Residents are being notified by the County of a traffic disruption at the intersection of Main and Lake streets over the next week.

On Tuesday, Forward Signs Inc. began installing new signs on the exterior of the new LCBO building in Picton. A boom truck is required for the duration of the installation and traffic will have to be shifted around the site.

The installation continues today and through Monday, March 21, and Tuesday March 22. The work is expected to continue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

The municipality is warning the public that minor traffic delays could occur at the intersection while the construction takes place. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area or to avoid the area if possible.

Heavy equipment could limit visibility in the area and noise levels are expected to be elevated.

-Chad Ibbotson, Staff

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Motion paves way for second units to be established Low-service residential zoning could soon allow property owners additional flexibility CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Some property owners living in Limited Service Residential zones could get the opportunity to establish second units or garden suites if a motion supported at last week's committee-of-thewhole meeting goes forward.

The committee approved a motion last Thursday directing staff to prepare documents required to amend the County zoning bylaw to permit a second unit or garden suite in a Limited Serviced Residential (LSR) zone, subject to the applicant meeting the prerequisite conditions set by council.

If the measure is approved by council, certain properties meeting the yet-to-be-established criteria would be allowed second units or garden suites despite being zoned LSR. As it stands, the County's zoning bylaw specifically prohibits second units and garden suites in Limited Service Residential Zones. In order for an LSR property to be considered for a second unit owners would have to submit a rezoning application.

Council approved the bylaw allowing second units in March 2015. The units are currently considered as-ofright — meaning they comply with all applicable zoning regulations and do not require any action by council — in detached, semidetached, and townhouse dwellings, as well as accessory buildings, in permitted zones. The units still must comply with applicable laws and standards such as building and fire codes.

Councillor David Harrison called on council to allow such units in LSR zones. In April of last year he called the policy “discriminatory� to many of the county's rural areas, including North Marysburgh. At that time council voted two thirds in favour of reconsidering the issue. Harrison reiterated his sentiment last week. “People presently zoned LSR were zoned rural residential until the zoning was changed without their knowledge — that happened in 2006 — by the province,�

Harrison said.

Harrison said people zoned LSR would be forced, at considerable expense, to have their zoning changed back in order to be able to establish a second unit. Harrison said that zoning amendment could bring with it conditions that will force the property owner to incur further costs. “People on Limited Service Residential were zoned out of this option without their consent or knowledge, so now the County wants them to zone back in and pay for it,� said Harrison.

He said the County still issues permits allowing homes to be built on properties in the LSR zones. “It is discriminatory. Why can someone on a serviced road have the ability to house their elderly family member

or caregiver, but someone on Limited Service Residential can not?� he said.

Harrison argued that if LSR properties aren't given as-of-right permissions to establish second units, the property owners should be given a substantial tax reduction. He said allowing the units on LSR lots would increase the tax base. “Properties zoned LSR are not harder to serve with municipal services,� Harrison said. “The services LSR properties receive are minimal at best.�

He said the argument that emergency services may be uncertain due to steep or gradual slope of properties is not relevant. “People are there now and new building permits are issued regularly,� he said.

Staff were recommending council not allow second units or garden suites in LSR zones. Harrison said the requirements should be more site specific. “If your driveway is very long and poorly maintained and your lot size is not good then you're not allowed,� he said. “The zoning should have no consequence if the property meets all other criteria.�

A report presented at the meeting says LSR zones were not included in the second unit bylaw because the conditions of private right of ways vary greatly around the county with different widths and surface conditions. It says as

a result emergency services are uncertain. “In the LSR zone there is no commitment or requirement by the County to assume responsibility for ownership or maintenance of any private road. Many lot sizes do not meet the minimum size required by the current Official Plan,� the report says. “Often laneway access runs irregularly across the property, constraining appropriate places for parking, services, and building locations.�

The report says staff believe municipal services are more difficult to deliver in areas of the county with reduced access. These areas “may not have adequate ability on the lot to accommodate increased densities that may cause environmental and public health and safety concerns and be contrary� to the Provincial Policy Statement, the report says.

Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said

the majority of LSR properties are smaller lots and the majority don't have sufficient land to accommodate extra buildings or septic systems. “If council want's to go down the path of enabling (second units in LSR zones) there would be a host of preconditions that council would insert into the bylaw,�

McAuley said.

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Residential hospice admitted 100th patient last week ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Hospice Prince Edward continues to be active, both on the front lines and in the board room.

As of last Thursday, president Birgit Langwisch indicated the organization has 43 active home-visiting volunteers caring for 29 patients at end-of-life.

Though she said that program has been a bit overshadowed by the workings of the residential hospice

centre, it's still at the heart of the organization.

"That's services for 29 people who are experiencing a natural part of life and death and receiving services that aren't available everywhere. This is wonderful work," she said. "We have a cadre of volunteers that is second to none."

Hospice has also filled its vacant service co-ordinator position as Jane Moon has come on to oversee the home-visiting program, volunteer recruitment mentor-

ing and training, and bereavement services.

The residential hospice has also been busy in 2016, having served 10 clients and their families since Jan. 1 with 91 days of patient stays as of last Thursday. On Monday, the house welcomed its 100th patient.

Esther Howard remains on staff as assistant residential manager alongside new executive director and residence manager Laura Ricketts, and the nursing team contracted through the South East

Community Care Access Centre.

At the board level, Langwisch said she's pleased the organization continues to have a full complement of 11 members. She said they've made progress in revamping their bylaws under the guidance of former County clerk Victoria Leskie, whom Langwisch said has impressed with her thoroughness. She expects the board should be able to take those revisions to the organization's membership later this year.

Ricketts hopes background will help with systemic change HOSPICE, from page 13

Ricketts said her approach will be to remain open to what is to come and to find ways to utilize new and existing resources to stay ahead of the curve and to remain tightly aligned with other community supports.

Asked if it will be a challenge working at a smaller home after serving in larger settings — she was director of environmental services at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology for two years and as the supervisor of environmental services at a 500bed nursing home in Durham Region, among other tasks — Ricketts said she's worked in smaller settings, too, like her most recent post as manager of patient support and ambulato-

ry services at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital. She is hopeful she can draw from that extensive background to effectively manage the hospice.

"I do come with a very solid understanding of the different aspects of health care that may flow into hospice. I think that will bring a different perspective," she said. "That experience, I'm told, is unique. People tend to stick within a sector. I like to spread my wings a bit."

Langwisch said the board also likes that sense of adaptability.

"One thing that just occurred to me, one of the rings that is part of the changes that are coming is a kind of integration. Often, we've been worried about that word," she said, adding

the concept of broad-based care has been delayed in implementation, in favour of separate silos.

She said Hospice Prince Edward already works well with the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), hospitals, and the CCAC. "I think we're ready for that," she said, adding that Ricketts' background and formal education in integration processes will be well suited to move on to the next thing.

Ricketts said she's hopeful she will stay in the position long term and she's excited to be coming to an organization that has enjoyed great community support.

"Everyone wants to work somewhere the community

is supportive and to be able to be comfortable knowing there is such fervent support within the community is very meaningful," she said.

Ricketts becomes the second full-time executive director in Hospice Prince Edward’s history. Nancy Parks filled that position from 2009 until last July.

Following Parks’ resignation, former board member Angela Jodoin provided administration on an interim basis for a short period.

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Legal team prepared to argue against application of notwithstanding clause REVIEW, from page 3

The argument also suggests the director improperly designated the issue of property value to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), rather than making the decision itself. He said MPAC only assesses certain criteria and none have to do with wind turbines. He said the resale market includes different factors than taxation assessment and it is apparent there is an impact on property values.

“On every real estate form now, the seller must list deficiencies. One of them is wind turbines. The market knows the impact on them,” he said.

“We went out and found people who suffer these problems.”

After making that argument, Whiteley explained how Section 15 applies, noting that it says every Canadian is entitled to equal benefit from the law. He said while the government may argue the GEA applies to every resident of the province, it is clear it doesn’t affect urban areas the same. For example, he said the setback of 550 metres from the nearest occupied building makes it nearly impossible for industrial wind turbines to be erected within the Golden Horseshoe because none live that far from vacant pieces of land.

“Nobody will ever build a wind turbine factory in Don Mills or Forest Hill. They’ll only build them here in the county or in similar places in

rural Ontario. That’s a prejudice based on where we live and how we live. That’s the basis of our inequality claim.”

Whiteley noted elements in the GEA overrule the Planning Act, meaning that renewable energy development can override the provisions in that act that one cannot do work that contravenes a municipality’s official plan. Thus, rural and agricultural designations and land uses have lost the meaning they used to have.

“We’re back to the 1700s in England when people were complaining about living next to slaughterhouses,” he said.

“If you’re living in Forest Hill, that doesn’t mean a damned thing, it doesn’t affect you. In rural Ontario, you never have the benefit of the official plan that your council has spent hours trying to slug out and that we’ve all contributed to.”

Also, Whiteley said there is case law to support the notion that discrimination is not limited to the examples listed in Section 15 — “national or ethnic origin, colour, religion sex, age or mental or physical disability,” but rather anything that is analogous to those grounds.

The team will also make the argument the GEA has violated several international treaties and trade agreements to make the argument other powerful influences also acknowledge there is bias in the system. He points out some of those violations came with large monetary penalties.

Whiteley is also prepared for the notion Ontario may

attempt to enact the first section of the Charter, informally known as the notwithstanding clause. Essentially indicates if the government believes it has to do something for the greater good and as a result, it reasonably impinges on some rights, it is permissible. He indicated he doesn’t believe that argument holds water.

“It can be challenged on the basis the measure the government wants to take is not absolutely essential,” he said.

“The government will try to rely on Section 1 and say we’re saving the world. We’ll argue the world doesn’t need them to save it. We’ve got enough green energy in Ontario. You can’t get much greener — and look at the costs our economy has had to bear due to this stupid decision they’ve made.”

At present, Whiteley said he doesn’t know the timeline for the judicial review to be heard because of procedural matters. While he said the Judicial Review Procedure Act requires the provincial bodies challenged to produce a record of all the documents they consulted in making their decision, to date two of the three parties cited — the MOECC, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and the Ontario Energy Board — have no disclosed that information. He said he’d like to address that evidence before filing its factum and evidence to proceed to a hearing.

“It’s tough to question the

decision when you don’t know the basis,” he said.

People indicated they’ve been impacted by industrial wind across Ontario have also contacted the team to provide their evidence, which Whiteley said has created a chore to sift through the evidence and ensure it remains relevant to the issues at stake.

Whiteley did manage to convince Ontario Divisional Court to supply a case management judge to rule on all procedural issues, meaning judges won’t have to be educated for every little procedural matter.

If ultimately successful, Whiteley said a judicial review could require the GEA to be struck or significantly modified. He also said a victory might cause some real concern for the provincial government moving forward.

“If we succeed, they’re going to be on the hook for their actions across Ontario.

People who have already put up turbines will then have the pleasure of owning something that’s non-compliant with Ontario legislation and will have to do a deal with the municipalities to pay for the privilege of keeping them or take them down,” he said. “In either case, I suspect those companies will turn around to the government and say, ‘I acted in good faith on your representation this was legitimate legislation. I’d like my damages.’ Sixty-eight turbine projects have been considered and over 35 have been built.

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CCSAGE directors Ann Dumbrille and Garth Manning both said the organization is focused on the judicial review as a solution for the county’s opposition to current and potential wind projects.

The membership agreed, unanimously voting to support the action as presented.

Dumbrille saluted other organizations working on the ERT process, but hoped this path would produce more permanent results.

“Without the ERT work, past, present and future and the battles they have won and are still fighting our county would already be destroyed,”

the CCSAGE president said.

“I’m not belittling the need for ERTs. The judicial review we’re working for is a permanent solution, but it is not going to happen overnight.”

To the delight of the audience, Manning reiterated that fight would continue.

“By every possible legal, legitimate, and moral means, we will without ceasing battle those who care nothing about the devastation of rural Ontario, its wildlife, and its economy by those who subscribe to and take advantage of the disgraceful and undemocratic provisions of the back-room contrived Green Enegry Act only from motives of greed and avarice and nothing else.”

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Dukes’ big line dominates Game 6 to close out Aurora Wellington advances after six games to set up series with Trenton ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The Wellington Dukes have advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since they won the Buckland Cup in 2011, following a six-game win over the Aurora Tigers.

The Dukes' Ben Sokay hammered the final nail in the Tigers' coffin 17:15 into overtime in Aurora Monday night.

His line mate Dylan Mascarin carried the puck up the left wing and dumped the puck toward the net. It took a weird hop off Tigers' defenceman Spencer Herbst, who tried to break up the play and settled to the right of the net. In full stride, Sokay reached out as far as he could and batted the puck through goaltender Josh Boyko's pads for his fourth goal of the night.

Wellington coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the final tally was reflective of the way the team's top line produced throughout the deciding contest.

"It was a lot different Game 6 than the first five games played. There were a lot of goals scored and momentum changes. It was back-and-forth to the very end," he said.

"When you look at the score sheet our big line really produced throughout the game.

Sokay led with three goals, (Luc Brown) had three points, and Mascarin had four points.

Our best players were our best players and they were dominant."

Mirroring the series itself as a see-saw battle, in Monday's game, the lead changed hands four times before Wellington was able to skate off the ice in jubilation, avoiding a seventh game Tuesday. It would have been the third game in as many nights.

The Tigers got the scoring started just under four minutes into the game as they moved the puck swiftly through the offensive zone on a power play to find Noah Delmars open in the high slot.

Shortly thereafter Wellington lost starting goaltender

CLUTCH SCORER Ben Sokay, seen here shooting the puck during Game 4 as Aurora’s James Thomson defends, had a big finish to the first round as he scored six goals in the Dukes’ final two victories of the series. (Phillip Sutherland/OJHL Images)

Olivier Lafreniere as he was tweaked an injury and elected to come out of the game. Sam Tanguay replaced him.

The Dukes then had their turn to be dominant with three goals in 73 seconds.

Sokay found the five-hole on a two-on-one rush, Matt Adams tipped home a Jacob Hether-

ington point shot, then Sokay beat Boyko again on a nice three-way passing play that saw Luc Brown drop the puck back to Justin Bean, who then set up Sokay on the third side of the triangular formation.

Aurora would draw even by the end of the high-scoring first frame with Liam Neuman

and Herbst finding the twine.

The Tigers also struck first in the second period with Neuman converting his second.

Abrams said the Dukes didn't panic as the coaching staff reminded their players they'd been in up-and-down contests all year. The only difference was the amount of

goals going in.

"We just said we have to play our game. Momentum shifts happen. You can never get too high or get too low.

We've been there before," he said.

Wellington's top line would counter. Sokay evened the score just under five min-

utes into the frame by driving to the net and guiding a bad angle shot in low. Brown put his team up almost four minutes later with a no-look backhand that seemed to catch Boyko off-guard.

Aurora came out of the dressing room hard and were rewarded 19 seconds into the third. Evan Kearns evened the contest as he benefitted from a host of traffic around Tanguay's net.

In a relief effort, Tanguay turned aside 36 shots.

Abrams said he felt the goaltender got better as the game went on, keeping some of his best saves for the third period and overtime.

"Coming off the bench is hard in any game, let alone that game, and he played well," he said.

On Sunday at Essroc Arena, the Dukes were able to bounce back from consecutive losses by taking control in the third to gain a 4-3 victory, though Aurora never quit.

The Tigers held a 2-1 lead through two periods as goals

by J.D. Falconer and Keegan Matthew bookended a Sokay tally. Sokay made no mistake on tying the game on an early third-period power play as he saw a Jacob Panetta point shot trickle through Boyko and gave the puck an extra tap to ensure it made it across the goal line.

Adams showed his nose for the net on Wellington’s third goal as he picked up a pass from Nick DeVito behind the goal and beat Boyko to the far post 8:45 into the third. Brown would cooly ice the game away, stepping across the red line and finding an empty net with 1:18 away — or at least, it appeared that would end the Aurora attack.

The Tigers had the goalie out again in the final minute and Drake Broad managed to tip in a goal with 32 seconds left to pull his team within one. Board was hungry to strike again. Daniel Mantenuto fed him a nice blueline-to-blueline outlet pass and he managed to get in behind the Dukes' defenders up the left wing, setting up a last shot from the face-off dot.

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Some councillors express concern proposal would additional layer of bureaucracy to process FRAMEWORK, from page 1

Councillor Gord Fox said there's a perception in the community that council doesn't listen. He said in not moving forward, council could lose the trust of developers.

“If we just ignore it again and say 'well they had their say back in November, we know better so we're just going to go ahead and solve this problem because we've got all the answers,' that is a big mistake,” he said.

Councillor Lenny Epstein said the ad hoc committee would be a good way to find the “points of friction” developers have with the process.

“I don't see any threat in moving forward with this, my sense is that this is just a good way to keep that conversation going,” he said.

A report presented at the committee meeting says the goal of the framework is to create clear guiding principles and desired outcomes that lead to policies and programs “which will make the development approvals process more efficient and easier to navigate, and more effective at achieving the County’s development goals.”

“A development framework will be a way of enshrining Council’s development intentions in corporate policy, serving as rationale for future policy recommendations, budgetary allocations and operational decisions,” the report says.

Community development director Neil Carbone said the ad hoc committee would focus on high-level policy, challenges and opportunities.

“It's not a different committee to look at planning

applications or other examples like that,” he said. “…It's not intended to bypass or even not to address the other challenges.”

Staff recommended the process be guided by the CEDC rather than directly by council. The report says council could find itself in a conflict or could prejudice itself as the formal planning authority.

Carbone said that point is really more about optics.

“That's one of the reasons that the commission is recommended as an intermediary that helps put this together before it's brought back to council, because the commission has citizens and business people in addition to the developers that will be brought forward,” he said. “It's as though we're getting high-level development policy and framework that's coming from the people that are affected by it.”

The report says the desired outcomes of the framework all fit the mandate of the CEDC and the commission has representation from council already.

Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said the new ad hoc committee would not focus on the mechanics of how things happen, but more on questions of high-level policy.

He said there are many questions that come up in the process, such as required levels of insurance.

“We routinely require insurance from developers to do things. Are we setting ourselves a standard that is too high? Are we imposing a financial burden on development that's tough to achieve?”

McAuley said. “The question might be interesting to this ad

Wellington hosts Game 2 Friday DUKES, from page 24

Tanguay was in front of his crease, in position to make a crucial stop with four seconds left to secure victory in the crucial rubber match.

Abrams said he felt the Dukes' Game 5 effort turned the series.

"We were without six regulars, we had four APs in the lineup and we had a tremendous game from all our players and our bench," he said. "It was a really gutsy win and it set up a lot of momentum going into (Monday) night."

Following the Dukes' early two game lead, Aurora came back into the series on the strength of a 5-3 win March 9 in Wellington and a 5-1 win March 11 at home.

In Game 3, Aurora had three unanswered goals in the second half of the third period to win. Austin Gerhart, with two, Neuman, Falconer, and Board scored for Aurora.

Shaw Boomhower, Hetherington, and Mascarin replied for the Dukes.

In Game 3, Aurora got two goals from Kearns and singles from Alex Formenton, Herbst, and Board. Adams scored the Dukes' lone goal. The teams each managed 27 shots in the game.

With the series win, the Dukes advance to play the rival Trenton Golden Hawks.

The Hawks had the league's top regular-season record at 44-6-1-3 and have been idle

since March 10 after sweeping the Newmarket Hurricanes in four games. Despite Trenton's credentials, the Dukes have had some success against them. The teams split their regular-season series 2-2, with Trenton winning 8-2 Sept. 4 and 4-2 Feb. 21. Wellington won 4-3 Jan. 6 and 3-1 Jan. 22.

Abrams said the Dukes are looking forward to squaring off with the Golden Hawks again.

"We know we're up against a team that doesn't have a lot of weaknesses. We'll have to play our best game to beat them," he said. "We're excited for the opportunity to play Trenton. There's not a lot of pressure on us. We have to go out and play our game."

The coach indicated he believes special teams will be a key factor in the series. The Wellington power play has been strong all year and they must step up to the occasion again. Abrams said his penalty kill also had some timely successes against Aurora and it will have to defend well again when facing the potent Golden Hawks attack.

The series started last night after press time in Trenton.

Game 2 will be played at the Essroc Arena this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Game 3 will be Monday in Trenton at 7:30 p.m. and Game 4 will be Wednesday in Wellington at 7 p.m.

In the other Northeast Conference series, Kingston faces Markham.

hoc committee to explore.”

While the framework process received majority support, there were some who expressed reservations about the concept.

Councillor Roy Pennell said he had concerns about the plan, particularly with the CEDC making recommendations to council.

“Making the recommendation, I will not support that as a councillor — it's bad for council, it's bad for planning, it's bad for every taxpayer in this county,” he said. “I do like the idea of that input, but only as input, not a recommendation.”

Councillor Dianne O'Brien,

J. H. Anderson

who sits on the CEDC, also said she wouldn't support the motion.

“With all due respect to the commission, anything to do with development and planning should come through council and staff, not a commission,” she said. “…It's just adding another layer of bureaucracy.”

Councillor Janice Maynard echoed that sentiment. She said taking the problems to an ad hoc committee could take a lot of time and council should be looking to address the problems identified by developers immediately.

“The timeline for this

process — although the work is necessary — it's too long for what we heard from the developers,” she said.

She said councillors already know what's on developers' minds from the consultation that took place in November at the mayor's development forum.

“Time, to them, is money and I really can't support going through another committee and another lengthy process and another terms of reference — we know what the problems are,” she said.

The report summarizes some of the collected comments from the mayor's devel-

opment forum. At the forum, developers were asked four open-ended questions: Why develop in Prince Edward County?; What's the biggest challenge you face in developing here?; What changes would you make to the development approvals process; What are the greatest threats to overall development in the County?

Developers noted the County has market demand and an attractive quality of place. Some of the biggest challenges included the approvals process and communication as well as a lack of clear engineering guidelines.

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GRAIN PRICES FOB Trenton as quoted by

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Provincial budget promises “Jobs for Today and Tomorrow”

By Don McCabe, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Finance Charles Sousa delivered an economic blueprint for Ontario on February 25, in his 2016 budget, titled Jobs for Today and Tomorrow. The budget promises to grow our economy, create jobs and provide Ontarians better access to services while balancing the budget by 2017-18.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) was encouraged by the budget’s focus on growing the economy and creating jobs. Growing the economy is what Ontario’s agri-food sector does every day, fueling the economy with jobs, food, processing and spin-off benefits to rural and local communities.

The specifics of how the budgeted programs will be implemented will require a lot of work in the coming weeks and months, but OFA is pleased that some of our pre-budget recommendations are being addressed. Our budget recommendations focused on ensuring our sector can continue with the tremendous growth opportunities that contribute to a thriving economy.

The provincial budget promises to make the biggest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario’s history — $160 billion over 12 years — supporting an average of more than 110,000 jobs each year.

This investment must extend to rural communities and farm businesses.

OFA has been pushing for investments in rural infrastructure, specifically government funding to expand natural gas infrastructure to lower business costs on farms and throughout rural Ontario and investments in our rural communities. We will continue to work for on-farm investment on climate change adaptation initiatives as part of important rural infrastructure spending.

The province announced increases in infrastructure funding for small municipalities and the rural infrastructure Connecting Links program.

OFA worked closely with rural municipalities for reinstatement and improvement of Connecting Links.

When it comes to growing business on the farm, the budget committed to work with Ontario’s farm community to improve taxes on value-added farm activities. Despite the budget’s commitment to ‘reducing electricity costs for business’, no mention of a farm/industrial electricity rate was included. With one of the highest electricity rates, Ontario farmers remain at a competitive disadvantage, making it difficult to grow our own farm businesses.

OFA has been advocating for the provincial government to take action on climate change. We have promoted a Cap and Trade system that would acknowledge the carbon offsets the agricultural industry offers and recognize the efforts farmers are already making to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. OFA was pleased to see a commitment to support on-farm emissions reductions, along with a commitment that agriculture will offer offsets to covered sectors. Investments in a Cap and Trade system are outlined in the budget, including increases in gasoline and a rise in the cost of natural gas. Everyone will feel the impact of these fuel cost increases as part of the Cap and Trade system, but OFA understands the revenues will be invested in projects to address climate change and enable agriculture offsets.

OFA is watching the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affair’s budget which is projected to decrease by $25 million. We await further details of this reduction and will be addressing any cuts that affect programs for our members.

The government was clear that its number one priority is to grow the economy and create jobs. The agri-food sector is a vital part of that growth. And we look forward to continued collaboration between government and industry to meet the Premier’s agri-food growth challenge that will see 120,000 new jobs added to our sector by 2020.

26 MARCH 17, 2016

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROOFING

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PLUMBING / HEATING / CONSTRUCTION

Home Finishing & Contracting FULLY INSURED

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Insured & Licensed Tel 613-354-5512 Cell 613-572-5071

We service computers We sell new and used computers If you can't get to us we can come to you Moved to serve you better

14 Elizabeth Street Picton 613-645-2311

THE PROPANE PEOPLE SINCE 1937

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• High Efficiency Furnaces • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Clothes Dryer • Water Heaters • BBQ’s, Cookstoves

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M-CO

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Call Lawrence 613-476-4187

CONCRETE

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CONTRACTOR

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PAINTING

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613.399.2896

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• Wood, Gas, Pellet, Electric • Stoves, Fireplaces & Accessories • Sales, Service, Installations • Free Estimates • Chimney Sweeps

County’s Largest Fireplace Showroom

124 Main St., Picton

613.476.9259

Specializing in Interior Finishing, Drywall Plastering, flooring, trim, & painting

WILL BUILD GARAGES, DECKS AND SMALL HOMES

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PAINT TECH PAINTERS

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $6.00 for 15 words or less. 12¢ each additional word.

BIRTHS, MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 15¢ each word, minimum $9.50 (50 words)

ARtIcLES fOR SALE

bOAt tOPS bOAt tOPS. REPAIR & REPLACE tops, windows, screens, covers, seats.Call Weldon 613-885-6871. cOntAInERS, 20 ft, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications. Ingenious Storage, 199 Richmond Boulevard, 613-354-8744.

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

613-393-9993 888-905-9993

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MAR J’S HAND KNITS Baby sets, socks, mitts, toques, helmets, tea cosies, leg warmers, slippers, children’s sweaters.

Marj Struthers 613-476-4229

vERY AttRActIvE Settee and 2 matching chairs. Call 613-399-5359

AntIquES

cASh PAID fOR. Old milk bottles.Signs, advertising items, oil & gas related items, watches, clocks, toys, old banks, marbles, MahJong games, shaving items, fountain pens, lighters, Moorcroft pottery, glass, kitchenwares 20’s-50’s, and much,much more; also buying gold and silver. 613-393-5886 nOw IS the time of year to get your favourite piece of furniture refinished. 25 years experience. 613847-3159.

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20 EwE’S due to lamb April/May, transportation available, 613-4767695. bARn REPAIRS, steel roofs repaired or replaced, barn boards replaced, beam repairs, sliding doors, eavestroughs, screwnailing, painting, sandblasting, etc. Call John, 613-955-8689.

MIxED hAY, 4x4 hardcore, 1st & 2nd cut 613-476-4211 after 5:30pm.

StRAw 60 4x5 round bales, stored inside; Westfield 7-41 grain auger, low hours, excellent paint.

613-476-7294

PEtS

gEntLE tOuch GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326.

PEtS

quIntE PEt Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home.

Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265 wInStEAD DOgS – Training & Boarding, Bloomfield. Reliable, experienced and trusted care for your dog. Dog Training group classes or private lessons available. 613-3932729 www.winsteaddogs.com

APPLIAncES fOR SALE

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers, 3 mos. old & up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridge's $100. & up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also.

Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287

cARS AnD tRuckS

AutO PARtS, new and used auto parts, tires. Napanee Auto Recycling Inc. Call Dan, 613-354-3838. gREAt vEhIcLES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warranty and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).

fOR REnt

1 1/2 bEDROOM Unit close to town, 3pc bath, bedroom on 2nd floor, $925 includes utilities, yard and storage outbuilding, first/last /references required. Available. 613476-8052.

1 1/2 bEDROOM, ground floor apartment, garden area, living room, dining room, kitchen open concept, fridge/stove/laundry facilities, all utilities included $885, available immediately.

Phone 613-476-1529.

2 bEDROOM house in Picton, large yard in quiet neighbourhood.

Looking for long term tenant, references required. $1100 monthly plus first and last. Available April 1.

Please call 613-827-5252 or 613645-2151. fAIRwAY APARtMEntS, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $995 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613438-1611

wAntED tO REnt

2 SEnIOR ladies looking for immediate long term, 2 bedroom bungalow or lower flat to rent, nonsmokers, no pets, 613-847-9018.

wAntED tO REnt. Small house for mid-30’s couple and one old dog. Affordable and with a yard please. Please call 613-242-4084

SIMPLE cREMAtIOn $1,695 + hSt

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CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

buSInESS SERvIcES

PICTON IRON & METAL

RODGER ANDERSON

TOP PRICES PAID!

• Scrap Metals • Sell Used Parts • Pick Up Cars & Trucks

Have a question...

276 County Road 25

613-476-2979

ExcAvAtIng

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FREE ESTIMATES

(10 Minutes from Picton)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-12pm

A SPRIng DAY is the time to clean eavestroughs,get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

Call for pick up

613-476-1621

buRROwS REnOvAtIOnS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613-471-0036 ExPERIEncED hOuSEcLEAnIng. Sewing, knitting & crocheting, references available call Donna J. 613-471-1686. “hEALthY hELP”, I have 19 yrs. experience in nursing home/inhome care, plus heath care aide/personal support worker certificates. Well experienced in housekeeping and cooking. Dependable, honest help. Please call 613-4762481, thank you.

ShEILA bRuShEY Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613-393-5021.

wAntED

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

wAntED tO buY WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances picked up free and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, lawn cutting, garage & basement cleaning

hELP wAntED

Looking for motivated housekeeping staff to join our team.

Previous cleaning experience preferred.

Hours include weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Part time, full time or seasonal. Please call for an interview 613-393-3301.

vEgEtAbLE fARM wORkER: Duties include hand weeding and harvesting. Physically demanding.

Repetitive tasks, kneeling, bending, walking, heavy lifting. Working under pressure in all weather conditions.

Email resume qifarms@outlook.com vInEYARD fARM Worker. Experienced vineyard worker required for Closson Chase Vineyards. Duties include crop maintenance to end of harvest from mid May to end of October. Applicant needs to be familiar with equipment, be self-motivated, responsible and have a high school diploma. Please fax resumes to 613-399-1618.

PERSOnAL

DRIvER gOIng to Newfoundland early June. Looking for 2-3 people to go with me to share driving & gas.

Driver has been to Newfoundland 10 times and knows all Newfoundland well. Reasonable holiday. Call 613-475-2189.

cARD Of thAnkS

On behalf of my mother Jean Nimmo and our family, I would like to extend my deep appreciation and heartfelt thank you to Ethel, Colleen and Staff at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home for the kindness and respect given my mother while in your care. Mother had a wonderful sense of humour and always found joy in life which she managed to share with others even as she battled the ravages of Alzheimer’s and blindness for many years. Cathie & John Coultis

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

613-476-3757

14 Elizabeth St. Custom Cakes Artificial Flower Arrangements

343-263-6844 JenRockall@gmail.com

Pellet Stoves Service Maintenance

613-476-7214

Myatt’s Heating

cOMIng EvEnt

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

hELP wAntED

cERtIfIED PSw accepting clients.

10 years experience specializing in personal home care, respite, meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping. Respectfully Yours, T. Conners, 613-743-2010 LOOkIng fOR servers, cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers to join our team at Lake on the Mountain Resort (The Inn, The Miller House and the Brewery). If interested please call 613-476-1321.

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

EMPLOYMEnt wAntED (previously Harrison’s Auto Wreckers)

Hicks

Ba

Prince Edward

PIE SALE

Thursday March 24th - 9AM until they're gone!

1-35 Bridge Street, Picton Harbourview Clinic

YARD SALES

INDOOR YARD/MOVING SALE Saturday, March 19 8am

Furniture, books, clothing, small kitchen & household items.

1605 Cty. Rd. 10 Cherry Valley

INDOOR YARD SALE

Bloomfield Carriage House selling all equipment and sundries. Items to note: dining tables & chairs, shelving units, bakeware, appliances, household items.

Saturday, March 19 Sunday, March 20 9am - 2pm 260 Main St. Bloomfield MEMORIAMS

bEAR, its been 5 years You’re not forgotten. fERguSOn- Susan. In sweet remembrance of our dear aunt & cherished sister, Suzie.

There is a place within my heart where happy memories grow; It holds the thoughts and memories that only we can know.

It holds the love of those, who mean the most to me; And as the seasons come and go...the fairest memories that there could ever be...

“Is the memory of my sister and how much she means to me.”

Forever in our hearts, Debbie, Scott & family. fERguSOn- Susan. March 17, 2015.

Always a smile, instead of a frown Always a hand when one was down Always true, thoughtful and kind Wonderful memories she left behind.

Think of you everyday.

Phyllis & Sandy. fERguSOn, SuSAn. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who left us March 17, 2015.

God saw you getting tired A cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered “come with me” With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you fade away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating Your tender hands at rest, God took you home to prove to us He only takes the best.

Love and miss you everyday.

Joe, Jodi, Angela and families.

LInDEnSMIth- Ray Allen March 12, 2014 Gone yet not forgotten Although we are apart Your spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.

Missed everyday, Sandra, Laurie, Caitlin, Brian & Deb.

28 MARCH 17, 2016 MEMORIAMS

In loving memory of our parents

Doug Miller

March 13, 2001 and

Helen Miller

March 19, 2015 It only takes a little space To write how much we miss you But it will take the rest of our lives To forget the day we lost you.

So many things have happened Since you were called away, So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Missing you everyday, Larry & Susan; Dwayne & Valerie; Karen & Doug and your grandchildren & great grandchildren

ROBLIN - Ron

In loving memory of our wonderful Grandpa who passed away March 15th, 2006.

Beautiful memories, Are wonderful things, They last till the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away, To some you may be forgotten To others a part of the past.

But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last…

Love always Kelly, Chris, Kreg, Ashton, Sarah, Natasha, Amanda, Phillip, Connor, Jazlyn, Jaxon, Ramona & Owen

MEMORIAMS

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.

VANCE- Clara June 1943-2010 You left us quietly Your thoughts unknown But left us a memory We are proud to own So treasure her Lord In your garden of rest Because on earth She was one of the best.

Ever loved and remembered Your family.

VAUGHAN, In memory of Judy Vaughan.

March 8, 1947 - March 17, 2002 Remembrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break, but all in vain, to have, to love and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never.

The memory of those happy days When we were all together.

Love Allan, Kathy & Mike, Frances & Ken, Debbie & Chris, Steven & Carmen.

VAUGHAN, In memory of our Nanny, Judy Vaughan.

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone.

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.

Love Adam, Nicholas & Lilly, Kyle, Lindsey & Brooklyn, Alexander & Austin.

WATT, Katherine “Michelle” October 22, 1972 - March 18, 1999 In loving memory of our daughter, sister and aunt.

It broke our hearts to lose you You didn’t go alone, Our precious memories Followed you, When God called you home.

Miss you.

Love Mom, Dad, Jessica, Christine, Larry, Lori & Lily.

Ron Roblin

January 9, 1920 Death changes everything.

Time changes nothing.

We still miss the sound of your voice the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence.

So no, time changes nothing.

We miss you as much today as we did the day you died.

For as long as we live, you too will live, for we are a part of you.

In Loving Memory of our dad who left us March 15, 2006 Love always, John , Margaret, Wayne, David, Rhonda , Faye and Families…

In memory of

EDDIE YORK

March 20, 2014 God saw you were getting tired When a cure was not to be So he closed his arms around you And whispered come to me.

You didn’t deserve what you went through And so he gave you rest God’s garden must be beautiful For he only takes the best.

Always remembered by The York Family.

Rest in Peace

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DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

DEATHS

BETT, Margaret Edith (nee Cahoon)

CLASBY, Michael

CRICHTON, Norma Joan (nee Braithwaite)

Zach passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday March 12, 2016, at the age of 25. Cherished and beloved son of Juanita (nee McQuoid) of Picton and Dan Dubois (Katherine) of Belleville.

Zach leaves brothers Dan (Sara) of Amherstview, Tim (Valarie) of Val Cartier, QC, Nicholas and sister Emily, and grandparents Laverne and Sandra McQuoid and Lucille and Larry Lounsberry, all of Picton, Gilles Dubois Sr. of North Bay and Catherine Thibeault of Trenton. Zach will be forever missed by his nephew Jayden and his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service in celebration of Zach's life will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomfield on Friday, March 18 at 11 am. Pastor Peter Spragg with the Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. Memorial donations to the Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue / Fire Prevention would be appreciated. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre Street, Picton.

613-476-5571 www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Frankford on Wednesday March 9th, 2016. Margaret Bett, formerly of The County, at the age of 90.

Beloved wife of the late Gordon.

Loved mother of Helen Closson and her husband Paul of Frankford. Proud grandma of Jeffrey and his wife Megan of Stirling and Mitchell of Frankford and great-grandma of Maverick and Audrey-Jude. Dear sister of the late Ben, Don and Jack Cahoon. A Memorial service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Saturday March 12th at 2:30 p.m.

If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Friends called on Saturday afternoon from 1:30 until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

Clarence Allen James Kennedy

July 14, 1947 ~ March 13, 2016 (age 68) (Reeve, Stone Mills Township; The Warden of Lennox and Addington County) It is with great sadness that the family of Clarence Allan James Kennedy announce his passing, after a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday, March 13 at home in his 68th year. Left to mourn his loss is his wife of 44 years Rose Marie Kennedy (Way), his children Amy Kennedy-York (Jamie) of Napanee; Ted Kennedy (Sara) and Lana King (Kevin) of Enterprise. His grandchildren Emily and Jacob York; Maeve and Carson Kennedy and Elly and Owen King. Brother of Winona May (Robert) of Picton.

Pre-deceased by his parents Cecil and Fern Kennedy, his infant sister Alfreda and parents-in-law Neville and Rita Way. The family will receive friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Tuesday, March 15 from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Assumption in Erinsville on Thursday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Assumption Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations (by cheque please) to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Suddenly at his home on Sunday, March 13th, 2016. Michael Clasby of Lake Street, Picton, formerly of Carrying Place and Toronto at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Phyllis with whom he shared 53 years of married life, the last 18 years of happy retirement in Prince Edward County. Michael was a graphic designer and a fine watercolour artist. By Michael’s request there will be no service.

Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated in his memory.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

GERRITS, Evelyn Joan (née REDNER)

Born 1932, died peacefully in Belleville, Ontario on March 12, 2016. Husband Willem Gerrits, her daughter Elizabeth Gerrits and sonin-law Gordon Evans; sister-in-law Grace Pannekoek and brother-inlaw Gerrit Pannekoek and their family; cousins Suzanne Sisley and Margaret and Murray Gemmell and their family and extended family members in the Netherlands will miss her. She will also be missed by her very good friends from Oshawa, the Belleville/Prince Edward County area and beyond. Joan grew up on the family farm in Rednersville, Ontario. She trained as a nurse at Kingston Hospital and practiced for many years in Oshawa and Belleville/Prince Edward County. A Memorial Service for family and friends close to Joan will be held at the Burke Funeral Home (613-9686968), 150 Church Street, Belleville, and Ontario on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Terrace Lounge. Visitation will commence from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to Doctors without Borders (http://www.msf.ca) or World Vision (https://children.worldvision.ca) would be appreciated. Inurnment will be held at a later date where she will be placed with her beloved parents Douglas and Mamie Redner, her son Douglas Gerrits and sister Betty Redner at Grove Cemetery, Ameliasburgh. Online condolences can be sent to www.burkefuneral.ca

HILL, Dolly Anne

March 13, 2016, St. Davids, Ontario, Dolly Anne Hill, suddenly as a result of a short illness. Predeceased by her dad and mom, Rueben Hill and Doreen Hill of Picton. Survived by her sister, Carol Lee Miller and husband Gord Miller, of Bayside, and loving aunt to Matthew of Ottawa. Sadly missed by loving and life-long friends Pauline Hinch and her husband Paul Wong of St. Davids and Ron Tryhorn of Etobicoke. “I will always be there if you remember me”.

Casie, Muggzy and Mai Tai are waiting. Donations to any local Human Society in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

Passed away quietly at home on March 8th in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her parents Ed & Gladys. Much loved, she leaves behind David, her husband of 63 years and her children and their families: Dave & Violet; Kim & Mark, David, Nicholas & Julia; James & Dasza, Natasha & Monique. A friend to many, Norma was a volunteer extraordinaire and lover of life, children, animals and gardening. An entrepreneur, lifelong learner and advocate for social justice, she will be sadly missed and always remembered. Family will be celebrating Norma's life on Saturday. This private familyevent will be held at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby. (905-655-3662).In memory of Norma, donations can be made to Sleeping Children Around the World or a charity of your choice. She will be laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. Messages of condolence as well as shared memories are welcomed at www.barnesmemorialfunerahome.com

DUBOIS, Zachary Nathaniel

KINSELLA, Frank Norman

(Former Mayor of TLTI) “Retired Director of Education Leeds/Grenville” Peacefully with family by his side at the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday March 9, 2016.

Frank Kinsella, beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee DeNoble). Much loved father of Kurt, David (Shelly), Grant, Mary Sheppard (Ted) and Anthony. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Chase, Reese, Neve and Teddy. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Christine Kinsella. The family will receive friends at the Tompkins Funeral Home 63 Garden Street Gananoque on Friday March 18 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorial Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church on Saturday March 19 at 10:30 am.

As expressions of sympathy donations made to the UHKF or to the Gananoque Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca IN THE CARE OF TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 63 GARDEN STREET GANANOQUE K7G 2T8 613-382-3088

WOOD, Mary Margaret “Pegi” (nee Pickering)

Pegi Wood, 78, surrounded by those who loved her and peacefully at home, on March 10th, 2016. Much loved wife of the late Bill Wood, stepmother to Sara (Pete) and loving grandma of Liam and Neli, dear sister of Shirley Colliver of Picton, daughter of the late Margaret and Murney Pickering, predeceased by brothers Stuart, Burton and Ralph Pickering and sisters Lea Soper, Dorothy MacDonald and Betty Buchan. Wonderful aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by close friend Norma Davis. Pegi was born in Picton, taught for 35 years for the North York Board of Education (Toronto) and moved back to the County when she retired. The family is grateful for the loving care she received from nieces Margaret Berwick and Elly Welsh in the last years of her life. A graveside service will take place at Cherry Valley cemetery in the spring, announcement to follow.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS

HELP WANTED

Resort Head Housekeeper Supervisor Sandbanks Summer Village is looking to employ a Head Housekeeping Manager who will contribute to the continuing success of our resort y generating customer satisfaction in a quality resort establishment.

Your primary role will be to supervise train, and work alongside your staff to ensure all cottages meet the resort’s high standards.

Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience.

This position offers full-time employment until November with an immediate start, bonuses, allowances, and a salary commensurate with experience.

AUCTIONS FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH

Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre.

See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016

AT 10:00 AM SELBY AUCTIONS CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT SALE 112 VANLUVEN ROAD, NAPANEE ALREADY CONSIGNED: NH TN75S 4 wheel drive tractor with cab + 33 LA loader, bucket, double spear, air + heat, shuttle shift 4500 hrs, JD 4430 Tractor 4x4 cab, duals good cond. 125 HP, JD 1840 tractor 4x4 new tires new paint with 145 loader, Ford 6600 Tractor, 2 wd. duals very good cond. 2150 hrs, NH 499 Haybine, 12’ cut, center swing, NH 258 Rake, New Idea 4845 Round baler, 5’x4’, 1997 Ford E 350 7.3 Lt Toy Hauler auto, 1979 Maverick tilt & load 24 ft gooseneck or 5th wheel, Bobcat 130 skid steer, used JD loader, JD 450 track loader, 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak 4 door 6 cyl car, slip tank & pump, 2 back rack, 8 ft snow splow, 2 horse drawn furrow plow, tool box, 1991 GMC gas top kick single dump truck 13’ 6” box, 1983 5 tn Int tow truck 466 motor rebuild, 1980 Ford single axle gas dump truck auto, Marking 300 bushel grain wagon 12 tn undercarriage, GP 580 Batch grain dryer, NH 166 Hay invertor, 6 hay wagons, Vermeer 504 super I round baler, 8 ft scraper blade, bumper pull 20’ flat trailer, Kubota RTV 1140 side by side 4 seater, Bobcat Clark 2000 articulated loader, 1996 Chev 2500 pick up truck diesel 4x4 with plow & sander, pump truck cylinder, slider fifth wheel, 4400 JD combine good working order with 213 flex head 13’ cab with air & heat, gravity box, NH 450 3 pt hitch mower, NH 55 side rake, MF 5 furrow plow, JD 13’ grain head, wagon frame, cattle shute, hay feeders, creep feeders, 2002 Volvo day cab 9 speed transmission, 2003 Ford F 350 diesel 4x4 crew cab, king ranch searies, water tank, 2 water pressure tanks, 455 Case track loader, 2 row AC planter, pressure washer, steam pressure washer, 2-6’ side aluminum tool boxes, 22’ tandem axle trailer, troughs, PTO driven generator 45 kw, 3 hp 220 volt single face compressor, 5 ft bush hog, 6” wood chipper, 20x7 goose neck 5th wheel aluminum cattle trailer 2-7000 lb axle, Ford F 450 diesel cab & chassis, 30x8 ft tandem dually float 10,000 lb axle, moffat hitchhiker, 10” Radial arm saw, patio heaters, water tank, Tire balancing machine, 1-2 horse trailer, 2 storage trailers, Box grader like new, 2500 kw Honda generator, 6250 kw Hyundai generator, 4 furrow plow, quantity of rope, aerator seeder, cultivator, gooseneck tandem car hauler, 3 point hitch harrows, wire mesh tail gate. PARTIAL ESTATE: 42” 15.5 hp lawn mower like new, welder, table saw, belt saw, scroll saw, leaf blowers, great selection of garage tools, dining room set, bedroom set.

Bert 613-536-9157 Mark 613-929-8424 Auctioneer: Tom Harrison 613-813-2044 CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME selbyauctions.weebly.com

Want to do business in Napanee/Deseronto markets?

Call your Picton Gazette sales rep. at 613-476-3201 today to book your advertisement.

Key Responsibilities • Maintaining stocks of towels and linen, cleaning material and guest supplies, such as soap, shampoo, etc.

• Controlling costs, as well as organizing the dispatch and arrival of laundry.

• Hiring and training of staff.

• Scheduling staff shifts.

• Overseeing stock takes, budgets and other paperwork, such as maintenance reports.

• Ensuring lost property is kept safely and returned to its owner.

Key Qualities • Ability to nurture a good working relationship with other departments, such as reception and maintenance.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Attention to detail to ensure cottages meet required standards and are properly equipped.

• Knowledge of health and safety standards and the proper use of cleaning materials.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a excellent team motivator and team builder.

• Effective at cost control and maintaining budget goal.

• Responsibility and the ability to problem solve.

Interested candidate should send their resumes to hr@summervillage.ca

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HELP WANTED

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’ 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 going forward. It is committed to ensuring that the Chamber delivers relevant content, events, and support for the business community.

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, 2016.

Qualified individuals must be a member in good standing with the Chamber.

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT & WORKS COMMISSION

The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage.

Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions in the Engineering, Development & Works Commission, reporting to the Outdoor Facilities Supervisor: • Part-time Custodian (1 vacancy) • Part-time Landfill Attendant (1 vacancy)

The Custodian will be responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of Town Halls and County offices. Job duties include the collection and removal of garbage and recycling, removal of snow and ice from hall entrances, the opening and closing of halls for functions, minor repairs and maintenance, and assisting other custodians with project work. Starting hourly rate of pay is $17.28 as per Band 0 of the CUPE Local 2275’s collective agreement.

The Landfill Attendant is responsible for the day-to day operations within any of The County’s landfill or transfer sites. The Landfill Attendant is expected to follow County procedures and guidelines related to the disposal of waste and recyclables and will be responsible for collecting and submitting all fees and charges as per County Policy. The regular hours for this position are primarily on Saturdays. Starting hourly rate of pay is $19.42 as per Band 3 of the CUPE Local 2275’s collective agreement.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team as required • Proven communication and customer service skills • Previous work related experience • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act • Valid class “G” driver’s licence, “DZ” preferred for Landfill • Ability to complete tasks involving climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis • Proof of a satisfactory criminal background check

These positions are also eligible for 10% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per CUPE Local 2275’s collective agreement.

Please direct your application, stating which position you are applying for, to careers@pecounty.on.ca prior to 4:00 pm on March 30, 2016.

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

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 4762148 ext. 223.

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

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In-town living. 2 bedrooms + 4pc bath. Upgraded wiring, drywall and plumbing. High Efficiency Gas Furnace. Charming mouldings and baseboards. Newer windows. Large country kitchen with side entry and back room for storage or potential space for a second bath/laundry. Private yard with perennial gardens, pond, new board and batten shed and bonus side drive off Church Street. Two minute walk to the Picton Harbour, Main Street shops, restaurants and schools. Great starter home! $192,000 MLS 550680087

SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com

LIVE "GREEN" 131 acres - organic farm producing vegetable, and goats, lambs and poultry. Great barn, large coverall and a good well. Located on a good year-round road, the house is up a beautiful, tree lined driveway and is totally off-grid with solar and wind power along with a propane back-up generator. 3+3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, 2 baths and a fully finished lower level with sep. entrance give ample space for in-laws or a B&B. 2 woodstoves keep the house cozy and there is back-up hot water heat from a propane furnace. This is a rare opportunity to live a `green` lifestyle in a gorgeous setting. $799,000 MLS QR21504351

DONNA HAWRYLUK NICK HAWRYLUK, Sales Reps donnah@remax.net nickh@remax.net

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

NEW LISTING

Greystone – farm with 75 acres and 100+ year old brick farm house is the perfect haven for country living. The house has been fully renovated in keeping with its historical roots. This property boasts a restored century barn with 18 stables, tack room, heated office and 3 paddocks. The newer riding arena with heated 800 ft2 wood working area adds to the impending opportunities. Currently 50 acres are cash crops with a rotation of corn and soybeans, and a large pond. The 5 bedroom, 3 full bath farm house, has original wood flooring, 7 fireplaces including a wood cook stove in the newly renovated kitchen, in ground pool, gazebo, professional landscaping and all hooked up to natural gas. This farm sits close to the 401, with only minutes to the amenities of Belleville and Trenton. $779,000 MLS 403720011

Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com

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VIEW OF LAKE CONSECON, CLOSE TO TRENTON AND 401 Large 2 plus bedroom home on approx. 5 acres of land. Home is set in the trees on a ridge that gives you a great view of the lake. Large family room, living room / dining room combined. Eat in kitchen, den area, lower level has recroom with walkout to backyard. Workshop, utilitiy area for laundry, etc. Cold room and large unspoiled area would be great for hobby room, etc. Asking $279,900 MLS QR21502034

GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON LAKEBREEZE COURT Upscale subdivision within walking distance to schools, shopping, churchs and beach. Large lot with incground salt water pool, yard is fully fenced. 3 bedroom all brick elevated bungalow with full unspoiled basement that is wired and has rough in for 3rd bath. Large country kitchen with lots of cupboards and bright living room. Master bedroom has ensuite and walkin clost.

Attached 2 car garage with inside entry and paved drive.

Asking $284,5000 MLS 550330148

SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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On the edge of Picton sporting a large lot and beautiful gardens, this 3 bedroom 2 bath split level brick & aluminum home boasts central air, gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and a great open concept kitchen/dining/living room. Beautiful decor and well maintained. Just move in your things and away you go! $269,900 MLS QR21503354 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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542 MAIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD All brick bungalow featuring 3 bedrooms, newly updated bath and kitchen, full finished basement with wood-stove. $229,900 MLS QR21506073 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

Build your dream home on this half acre lot with waterview of Weller`s Bay, Consecon, Hillier in beautiful Prince Edward County. Just minutes to North Beach, wineries and the 401, this property has municipal water at the lot, entrance and culvert already installed.

Fill on site. $74,000 MLS 550230127

Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

NEW LISTING

Large family home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 bedrooms down, 2 1/2 baths, huge upper level family room as well as main floor den with a woodburning firelplace adjoining the kitchen. A formal living room and separate dining room compliment this amazing layout. $314,900 MLS QR161726 LINDA MIDDLETON, Sutton Group Prince Edward Broker of County Realty Inc. Brokerage Record/Owner 98 Main Street, Picton, ON 613-476-7800

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A bungalow offering one level living in an area that has so much to offer close by. Open concept living area with propane fireplace, country sized kitchen and 3 spacious bedrooms. Set back from the road for privacy and 4 acres of assorted fruit trees with lots of room for a big garden. Double detached garage and lovely front deck. Enjoy the quiet country setting only 15 minutes to Picton - close to Waupoos, Lake on the Mountain, and many wineries, cider companies, cheese factories etc $225,000 MLS 550870069

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker or Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

Perched along the northern shores of Prince Edward County, this pleasing waterfront bungalow blurs the lines between interior and exterior, displaying magnificent scenery at every turn with a true feeling of being surrounded by nature. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath the sprawling open concept floor plan offers plenty of privacy and an ideal place to entertain, raise a family or enjoy quiet seclusion. Potential for rental income, and year round living this is a great find - don’t miss out! Asking $349,000 MLS QR21504832

Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com

BEAUTIFUL SETTING JUST 5 MINUTES FROM TOWN Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. Over-sized insulated two car garage. $259,900 MLS 550560121 Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

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NEW LISTING

JASONYOUNG.REALTOR Condo in Prince Edward County Under $150k. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the quaint Village of Wellington, this bright and open condo is maintenance free living at it's best!

This one bedroom plus den/second bedroom, boasts brand new laminate flooring, eat in kitchen,cozy fireplace, freshly painted in neutral decor. King-sized master bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Laundry and storage in ensuite too! Sit on your own private patio, go for a walk on the Millennium trail in the backyard or stroll over to shops, restaurants, the park or the beach! Enjoy life in Prince Edward County, famous for wineries, markets, fresh from the farm restaurants, art galleries and Sandbanks Provincial Park. $149,900 MLS 558060004

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READY FOR NEW OWNERS $599,000 This historic home operates as a very successful Bed & Breakfast.

Owners are ready to retire. We are looking for new owners to love as much as they do! MLS®550490158 Call Elizabeth Crombie Sales Team Elizabeth Crombie* Tracey Dickson* *Realtor® Suzanne White*

613-476-2700 www.pictonhomes.com

SMITHS BAY COTTAGE RESORT Main house & six cottages operating as Vagabond Cove Cottage Resort. Many recent updates to cottages and main house. 500 ft. of pristine shoreline on Smith`s Bay. Regular clientele. Very well maintained, owner retiring! $889,000 MLS 550880327 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

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

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This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 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.

The lot itself is nicely treed and level, 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. $26,900 MLS 550420385 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Milford Millpond Views! Appealing 1-acre building lot features gently rolling terrain and stunning bucolic views. Enjoy village life with a great country feel! Certainly one of the prettiest lots currently available, this one will have you dreaming of your new home in The County! $45,000 MLS QR21506877 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Set in the quaint village of Bloomfield, this 1 1/2 storey home is walking distance to a bank, public school, restaurants and boutique shopping. ON the road to Sandbanks Provincial Park, this home could be upgraded to suit a fantastic seasonal rental.

Featuring three bedrooms up, a smaller living room and kitchen on the main floor, and a larger recreation room at the back of the home. The main floor 4pc bathroom has been fully renovated. A partially fenced rear yard includes an older garage which is perfect for storage. This home is easy to show. $129,900 MLS 550550080 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This is a level lot in the heart of the Village of Milford. With commercial zoning and residential uses available, this lot offers many opportunities. This lot is walking distance to the Millpond, Mt. Tabor Playhouse, dining, and only a few minutes to a garden centre and auto repair shop. This property is priced to sell! $37,000 550890107 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Looking for some acreage offering privacy in a beautiful setting? A great spot for a small hobby farm. An abandoned, early home in the County is the perfect place for building your dream home or a restoration project to the existing building. Fabulous post & beam barn that has had some work done and worthy of the completion. Perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. $158,000 MLS 550960281 Gail Forcht**

www.homeinthecounty.com

Set on a double lot, this 4200 sq. ft steel building on 1.46 acres in Picton’s industrial park has many potential uses due to the zoning. Full municipal services and extra large natural gas line. Slab foundation. Presently being used for professional laundry.

Formerly used for a catering business, and the industrial kitchen and refrigeration is intact. $209,000 MLS QR21506928 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features are intact, and a recent renovation has updated this home to realize it’s full potential. Lower unit has two 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.

Lovely flooring, tall ceilings and an airy, open flow make this space very easy to live in. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities, including restaurants, shopping and dining. $224,900 MLS 550630068 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, `Townhomes on King`, offers access to all of this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. This 774 sq. ft. unit offers one bedroom which is tucked away from the open-concept kitchen/dining room. The three-piece bathroom features a corner shower and a bright window. A utility room has space for a stacking washer and dryer, too. Your purchase includes access to 1100sqft of common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $241,000 MLS QR161439 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, `The Townhomes on King`, offers access to all of this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. This 842 square foot unit offers one bedroom plus a den, which are tucked away from the open concept kitchen/dining/living room. The 3-pc bath features a corner shower and a bright window.

A utility room has space for a stacking washer and dryer too! Your purchase includes access to 1100sqft of common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $262,000 MLS QR161436 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Fabulous cottage with spectacular panoramic views. Quiet private lane and large lot. level waterfront, great for swimming or boating! Great room with wood stove for 4-season use. 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths providing room for the whole family. Currently rented seasonally as a vacation retreat. Patio, dock, and a welcoming hammock at the shore. Come enjoy a private piece of Prince Edward County waterfront! $288,000 MLS 550960162 Gail Forcht**

Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features an elevated building site and a gentle slope to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS QR21505269 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Live/work balance! Located enroute to Sandbanks Provincial Park, this established convenience store and gas-bar features gas bars, product display areas, a kitchen and exterior serving windows. Sale includes an adjacent mobile home on a separate lot. Store has anti-theft and fire systems. Such a desirable location - serving campers headed to the beach or park, as well as year-round locals who require gas and grocery items. Get out of the city and into a way of life that allows you to meet people and provides a valuable service to the community. $265,900 MLS 550510437 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision!

Full town services to the lots and zoning is core commercial - very flexible. $269,000 MLS 550690037D Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development `The Townhomes on King`, offers access to all of this while living in a magnificent Art Deco style building.

This 990 sq.ft unit offers two bedrooms which are tucked away from the open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms. The 3-pc bath features a corner shower and a bright window. A utility room has space for a stacking washer and dryer too! Your purchase includes access to a common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $308,000 MLS QR161444 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Live and work where you love to come and play. This former convenience store which includes all chattels, built-in refridgeration, a kitchen and an abundant source of water has many possibilities. A three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home with walkout. The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This location in Prince Edward County allows for easy access to wineries, beaches, theatre and dining. Situated two hours east of Toronto and three hours west of Montreal. Clean environmental assessment is available. $249,000 MLS 550890104 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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NE W

Set in a popular family community, this home is a great opportunity for someone to get into the market. Lots of room for a family, includes a garage and all set on a quiet cul-de-sac. Property sold `as is` and Seller has no knowledge of UFFI warranty. $144,900 MLS 550740350 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, `The Townhomes on King`, offers access to all of this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. This 710 square foot unit offers one bedroom which is tucked away from the open concept kitchen/dining/living room. The 3-pc bath features a corner shower and a bright window.

A utility room has space for a stacking washer and dryer too! Your purchase includes access to 1100sqft of common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $221,000 MLS QR161441 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

This property holds tremendous potential for an investor. Circa 1834, this Picton property has charming brickwork, a terrace at the front, all set on a prime location on Main Street. Restored period window details, reproduction front door, and glass transom. Interior rooms show pine flooring on both floors, two brick hearths with original mantles, gorgeous matched baseboard and door frames. There is a full commercial kitchen in the back and washrooms on both floors. There is parking in the rear, backing onto mature trees. This restoration won the Loyalist Park Award! Core Commercial zoning allows for many potential uses. $335,000 MLS QR21506918 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Darlene Eldridge Broker

Nestled in a private, park-like 6-acre setting, this immaculate home is bright and cozy. Imagine snuggling up to a roaring fire in winter by one of the two wood-burning fireplaces. In summer, the lower level bedrooms are cool and inviting, with above-grade windows which pour sunlight into the spacious rooms in the daytime. A gorgeous master bath ensuite has corner shower with glass doors. The systems are all up-to-date, with newer roof, windows, and heating/cooling systems. In addition to a 2.5 car garage, there is a lower level workshop accessed from the house that includes a door that will accommodate a car. White birch trees complement the well- manicured, mature gardens that grace the surroundings. Bird lovers will delight in sharing the property with many winged visitors! There is even a small horse barn with hydro and water. Only ten minutes to Picton and close to the beauty of Black Creek, this home is move-in ready and offers incredible value! $359,000 MLS 550880106 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Gail Forcht Broker

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Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

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Rob Plomer

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Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

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One of the finest waterfront properties in Prince Edward County! 310 ft by 3 acres of prime waterfront land, clear of trees, level to the lake! Waterfront is completely accessible. Located on private road off of County Rd 7 on Adolphus Reach just past Lake on the Mountain, 15 min from Picton. 310 ft of pebble beach waterfront faces north-west on the Bay of Quinte where a home can be built near the water`s edge.

Perfect for boating & swimming. 8.9 acres, access lane, 5.5 acres of lovely woods treed with maple, oak & beech trees, privacy from the road. Solid, properly graded access road, hydro to property, rural residential zoning. Ready for anyone looking to build their dream home in the County!!! $369,000 MLS QR21505549 Peter Lynch*

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Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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2 FRONT STREET, UNIT 502, BELLEVILLE " The Anchorage" luxury condo living at its best on The Bay of Quinte. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk in shower ensuite, laminate floors, freshly painted, porcelain backsplash in kitchen. Quick possession.

69 MAPLEHURST CRESENT, WELLINGTON This upgraded two bedroom and den bungalow offers the space and extras you need to transition or down size into comfortable living.The master overlooks the golf course, includes tiled ensuite plus walk in closet, free standing gas stove in great room, family size kitchen and large east deck for view of wildlife and golf course. Offered at $344,750 with spring possession.

CLIFF DELEON,

Sales Rep

NE W

Direct: 613-920-5984 Office: 613-966-9400 cdeleon@exitrealtygroup.ca

South facing waterfront home with level waterfront. Maintenance free and has been upgraded in almost every way. Lovely spacious lot on a quiet lane with apple and pear trees. Vaulted ceiling in living room, newer kitchen and enclosed sunroom.

Enjoy this summer on your deck, swimming and boating from the dock. Easy access to Trenton, Belleville and the 401. $375,000 MLS 550110089 Gail Forcht**

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In the heart of Picton, ‘The Condos on King`, will be a magnificent Arts & Craft style building retrofit. Two bedrooms, two baths with open-concept kitchen and dining are perfect for entertaining. A spacious living room with large terrace. Luxurious features, tall ceilings, bright windows and tasteful decor throughout. Buyers have opportunity to select their own finishes. Over 1600 sq.ft. of gracious living including 160 sq.ft. terrace and sunny solarium. Includes access to common room, exercise room and locker. $465,000 MLS QR160890 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision!

Full town services to the lots and zoning is Core Commercial-very flexible. $499,000 MLS 550690036 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. `The Smithfield` offers 1,780 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 MLS QR21506065 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

This 173 acre parcel boasts approximately 1380 ft. of frontage and is located in a desirable area near Sandbanks Provincial Park. Currently being farmed, it has a small stand of trees and several open fields. Featuring a mix of clay/loam soils, it is good for farming and you can build a lovely home here too! $499,000 MLS 550780075 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Location, Location, Location! This unique 1+ acre property is perfectly located in the heart of Wellington, Prince Edward County`s up and coming treasured destination.

Zoning allows for many future uses and with over an acre of land, thinking out of the box is encouraged. Featuring municipal services and surfaced lot. Steps from the Drake Devonshire hotel near beautiful Wellington beach on Lake Ontario. $1,200,000 MLS 550300056 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

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Nestled among mature, stately maple trees, privacy abounds in this Prince Edward County property. Set on 5 1/2 acres with 360ft of waterfront, you and your friends and family will enjoy gorgeous views, boating, fishing and swimming on this protected waterway. $899,000 MLS 550430098 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

STONE RIDGE ESTATE combines elegance, luxury, top-level amenities, and a welcoming environment for private and agri-tourism aspirations. Set on over 17 picturesque acres, the distinguished home includes 3 well-appointed bedrooms, 4 baths and ample opportunity! A winding drive leads you to the side court yard where the brick front entryway sets the tone for the property’s tasteful interior decor. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously cared for, built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail; fine appointments include stunning hardwood floors and millwork, wainscoting, sconces and a recently upgraded chef’s kitchen.

Harmony with nature is effortless on the manicured grounds and intimate brick pergola overseeing the pristine pool. The caliber extends to an eye-catching secondary building, adaptable to diverse lifestyle needs and ventures - what a memorable destination point this would be at the core of Prince Edward County’s Wine country! $1,249,000 MLS 550580074 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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*

Canadiana style Century home that offers room for the family or as a B & B. 23.9 acres with over 600 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Large hip barn that had one half of the loft converted into a studio. 3 other outbuildings as well as a place to store your tractor and equipment! Gabled verandah and deck at the rear. New kitchen and pellet stove in the family room. 2 centre hall plans with one staircase dated back to circa 1835. $798,000 MLS 550870066 Gail Forcht**

Darlene Eldridge Broker

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Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

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Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

Your own, all-inclusive resort minutes from Belleville! Seven remarkably quiet acres with mature trees, sprawling lawns, and exquisite landscaping! Add a pool and watch the sailboats drift by on the Bay of Quinte! Sophisticated stone executive home features three levels of wonderful family space including 4+1 bedrooms, a main floor den and family room, and expansive games areas. Triple garage, too! Early possession is possible. $1,050,000 MLS QR21506294 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Development opportunity at the Picton Harbour. 6 acres of gently sloping land, with 285ft of waterfront on Picton Bay. Commercial zoning with two road frontages and full municipal services available. Former historic Villeneuve site. $2,999,000 MLS 550720003 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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The Elizabeth Crombie Sales Team 613.476.2700 104 Main Street, Picton 1.877.476.0096

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BOATERS' HAVEN $495,000 Waterfront home in beautiful Prinyer’s Cove with a gorgeous view and waterfront. Private, natural setting of 2.7 acres includes a 180’ dock perfect for your sailboat and others. MLS®550960251

$699,900 Are you looking to spend your summer on the water? Be prepared to be wowed by this property and view.

This Adolphus Reach waterfront property faces north west so you can enjoy superb sunsets every night. MLS®550870328

PRIVATE WATERFRONT

TRADITIONAL FARM HOME $499,900 Victorian 100+ year old brick beauty with extraordinary architectural details and exceptionally delightful and generous space. Sunset views overlooking East Lake and minutes to Sandbanks beaches. MLS®550780139

OPEN CONCEPT COUNTRY BUNGALOW $329,000 `Green` environmentally friendly - low heating and low maintenance with passive solar heat, superior insulation. Central to Trenton, Belleville and Picton. MLS®QR21506860

GOLF GREEN ESTATES $529,000 Close to Picton Golf Club this 7.5 acre property can be divided into estate lots. Access to natural gas and municipal utilities. MLS®550710049

WATERFRONT

NATURE'S BEST $179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. 9.6 acres, seasonal creek. Great fishing! MLS®550090274

BONUS 3 CAR GARAGE $685,000 Situated high above Lake Street is this beautiful stone, custom built home with all the latest features. This property is 3 acres currently being severed from a 70 acre parcel. 3 bedrooms upstairs with laundry room plus den on the main floor.

MLS®550650303

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CLEAN WATERFRONT 4.5 ACRES $179,900 Fronting on Adolphus Reach, this property offers 153 ft of waterfront and 4.5 acres of privacy.

MLS®550860119

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613-849-8864

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3500sq.ft. bungalow on 2.5 acres close to Belleville. $429,000 MLS 403620170

Private waterfront property with 1 bed main cottage, guest cottage with bath, and another cabin ready for renovation. $399,000 MLS 550090263

Panoramic views of Picton Bay & Long Reach with this private 3 level home. Comes with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. $335,000 MLS 550740178

774 County Road 1, 5 MINUTES FROM PICTON $239,000 MLS 550560097

333 Main St, WELLINGTON $239,000 MLS 550270537

50 Belleville St, WELLINGTON $259,000 MLS 550320074

1350s sq.ft. professional building with large waiting / reception room. $235,000 MLS 550710008

PICTON Beautifully restored century home in Picton with in-law rental apartment. $699,000 MLS 550620103

3 bedroom cottage on beautiful South Bay. $329,000 MLS 550900094

CIRCA 1880

Colin Henden Sales Rep

613-922-2251

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VILLAGE OF DEMORESTVILLE - Formerly a duplex now a spacious single family home with 2 driveways and 2 garages situated on a large lot. Some work needed to reach it's full potential. $152,500 MLS 550420093

GLENORA ROAD - Custom-built, all brick bungalow with town water. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space on main floor plus 1,500 sq. ft. on lower level. $325,000 MLS 550740150

LOYALIST PKY - Perfect family home. Main floor features master bedroom & ensuite bath, 4-pce. family bath, 2 more bedrooms, updated kitchen & hardwood floors. Beautifully finished basement. $294,900 MLS 550640137

BLOOMFIELD - Stunning log home on picturesque creek-side property. Includes detached building suitable for guest suite or home office. Lots of parking area. $549,900 MLS QR21506679

NEW LISTING

Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

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Ron Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

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Christine Henden Broker

613-922-2251

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Custom brick bungalow nestled on a lovely 3.5 acre property with 330 ft. on the Bay of Quinte. The land is rolling and with beautiful trees and gorgeous waterfront. Comes with 3 bedrooms, spacious principal rooms, a finished lower level and hardwood floors. Only minutes from the 401 and about 20 minutes from Picton. $589,000 MLS 550420300

149 County Road 8, Edge Of Picton $139,000 MLS 550740074

PICTON - Quintessential Victorian home located a couple of blocks from downtown. Features lots of original charm along with many updates. Lovely fenced yard. $410,000 MLS 550610055

Low maintenance bungalow features 2 bedrooms, open concept eat-in kitchen/living areas with bright garden doors leading to large newer deck in fully fenced yard. Newer siding, roof, refinished hardwood flooring, good curbside appeal and outdoor living with perennial beds in front & pond in back. Own me for less than you`ll pay to rent. $174,500 MLS 550740299

Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq.ft. of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer! By appointment only. $699,000 MLS 550580068

4 Maitland St, Completely Renovated! $205,000 MLS 550730094

LYONS ROAD - 10 mins. from Picton & 401. 5.3 acres of treed property fronting on Adolphus Reach.

Escarpment setting offers spectacular water views. $225,000 MLS 550440107

CHRISTIAN ROAD - Centrally located, convenient for commuting to Belleville or Picton. Features 2.6 acres of property, circular driveway, partly renovated side-split home with wrap-around deck. $229,000 MLS 550090154

Older 1 ½ storey home in well established & growing neighbourhood in Picton. Close to catholic/public schools, churches, shopping etc. Great spot for a small family or couple, ready for you to complete to your taste! $320,000 MLS 550730091

177 Brewers Rd, Quiet And Serene! $210,000 MLS 550800066

PICTON BAY - Fabulous custom-built home situated on 2-acres of treed property, not visible from the road. 200 ft. of shore with dock - great boating and fishing! $1,200,000 MLS QR21506448