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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
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Committee narrowly snuffs out fire plan
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Councillors clearly split on nine-hall configuration
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Demonstrators picket Kramp’s office over electoral reform PAGE 2
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Jeff Goddard makes it a race for mayor in Prince Edward PAGE 3
THE SWEETEST TIME OF YEAR Sandi Taylor of Honeywagon Farms checks out some of the boilings at the sap house on Sunday afternoon. Local maple syrup producers threw open their doors as part of the 13th annual Maple in the County festival, which attracted tourists from far and wide to the municipality. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Maple offers magic despite late sap run
Syrup seekers from around the world in county for 13th annual festival APRIL LAWRENCE AND JASON PARKS
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They poured in from all corners seeking the sweetest and purest the 13th annual Maple in the County had to offer. Huge crowds toughed out the sloppy conditions Saturday then braved the early spring arctic blast on Sunday and most (if not all) of the producers on the Maple Syrup celebration trail were happy with the outpouring of supporters. That's good, because not all of them were happy with the outpouring of sap thus far in the season. “It's been a pretty slow go,” Ed Taylor of Honeywagon Farms said. “In some years, we've already had our run before the Maple event has even started. This year, we've had a few days where the sap has ran but it hasn't been steady.” Just south west of Taylor's Sandy Hook sap house was Nyman Farms where hundreds flocked
MAKING FRIENDS Makenna Bellemare pets a lamb at Walt’s Sugar Shack near Consecon. The Bellemare family has been regulars at the Maple festival, visiting for the past six years. (April Lawrence/For The Gazette)
Saturday to see spring lambs, check out vendors at an artisan market and see maple syrup being produced. John Nyman had his evaporator running Saturday as gawkers poured in and watched the boil, however, the sap was in short supply. “We collected on Friday and that was enough to boil this weekend to demonstrate the process
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but it's a late season for sure. It's been a start and stop season.” Nyman said. Further into Athol ward, Todd Vader of Vaderdale Farms was having slightly more luck with the sap collecting process but agreed 2014 is a much later syrup season than in previous years. Outside the Vaderdale sap house, a Maple in the County institution was continuing to serve a
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steady stream of customers as Ty's Kettle Corn was being produced and bagged by the Tyler Lester and his family. The maple-infused popcorn is a staple to anyone that travels the Maple trail year after year and that fact was evident by the amount of activity around his stand. “We've been busy, but that's nothing new,” Lester said with a laugh. Newcomers to Maple in the County, Walt’s Sugar Shack near Consecon welcomed families and friends to the Sugar Shack for the first time. Karen Walt, who owns Walt’s Sugar Shack with her husband Brian, said many families came out to the event. Grandparents, parents and children all came together to enjoy the festivities. “We have had a lot of people,” said Walt. Including a bus from Toronto on Saturday. Toronto wasn’t the furthest distance travelled by people to come to Maple in the County and Walt’s Sugar Shack, including Barrie, Perth, China, Japan, Holland, Scotland and others.
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A lengthy discussion couldn't sway a split council as a motion to finally approve the nine-station master fire plan failed in a tie vote at a special committee-of-the-whole meeting on Tuesday. The fire plan will be on the docket at council's April 8 regular meeting for a final vote, but feelings were decidedly split amongst councillors at the special meeting to discuss the financial impact of the nine-station plan and specifically the proposed new 12-bay station near the traffic circle in Picton. Projections placed the cost of the plan between $5 million and $7 million including construction and land acquisition. The county currently has 12 fire stations, several of which will require significant upgrades in the next few years. Staff pegged the cost at bringing the current stations up to standard at over $3 million and said that wouldn't provide any added efficiency or service improvements. The nine-station plan includes a new 15,000 square foot, 12-bay fire hall that would be constructed in the vicinity of the Picton traffic circle, which would require a land purchase. The hall would include a training room and administrative space. The ninestation proposal also calls for the relocation of county EMS services to the site. The plan would see the current Picton station, Mallory station near Bloomfield, a station on Prince Edward Heights, one on Station Road in Hillier, and a two-bay station in Consecon all closed. The 12-bay station and a new four-bay station in Consecon would be constructed. Councillors both in favour and opposed to the plan voiced their concerns following a closed-session discussion with regard to the acquisition of property
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Social Notes 80th Birthday Open House
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About 80 people demonstrated outside MP Daryl Kramp’s Belleville office over the lunch hour Tuesday against a bill they say is partisan and undemocratic. The demonstrators argue Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act would effectively limit the number of people who are able to vote among other things. “You have three different groups being disenfranchised: young people, lowincome people, and First Nations people who don’t necessarily have the new I.D. requirements,” said Phil Baldwin of Consecon. ‘In 2011, we saw election turnout reach pretty dismal levels. This bill will ensure they reach even more dismal levels. I’d rather see voter turnout go up to be honest with you.” The bill being debated before the House of Commons changes voter identification standards, the powers of Elections Canada to advertise elections and to officiate them, it changes the way
ON GUARD FOR THEE Demonstrators in front of MP Daryl Kramp’s office Tuesday argued that the Conservative government’s Fair Elections Act will disenfranchise many voters if passed. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
electoral staff are hired, and it also alters election financing. For identification, voters will no longer be able to have another person vouch for their identity and they must have a proper I.D. with their current address on it. Voter cards will no longer be used to corroborate addresses. With respect to Elections Canada, it will be limited in the ways it can advertise to bring out the vote, and some of its powers to police elections will be transferred to the director of public prosecutions. No new investiga-
tion tools were introduced. Many of the demonstrators were critical of provisions about the hiring of polling place staff, noting that the party with the most votes in the last election would be able to recommend the hiring of polling station supervisors. Political parties will be allowed to spend more on campaigns under the bill, but third-party interest groups will be allowed to spend less. Lastly, parties will also be given data about which Canadians actually got to the polls in previous elections,
numbers they would have had to collect themselves earlier with heavy staffing and volunteer hours. Baldwin points out that many international experts and academics do not support the bill and The Globe and Mail actually wrote an editorial calling for it to be scrapped on the table. He said the people who were demonstrating and those who signed a petition presented to Kramp’s office staff ranged from across the political spectrum. “I really loved the fact that there were people here from the NDP, the Liberals, and independent voters. There were Conservatives on that petition and First Nations people,” he said. “We actually can come together when democracy is at risk and this goes beyond the party lines.” Baldwin said that while he knows it would take a great number of people speaking out to dissuade a majority government, he thinks gatherings like the one at Kramp’s office are a start to show government they want something different. The more people who get involved, the Conservatives will see this is a losing issue for them.”
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Goddard looks to promote development with run for mayoral post Financial advisor says he has long considered entering political arena and with business and family situation the timing is right now fit.
“I'm pro-green as long as it makes sense. There some green initiatives I've read about in the paper that make sense and some that don't,� he said. Ever a critical issue in Prince Edward County, Goddard said keeping a strong hospital in the county is “imperative.� He said he'd like to see the municipality hold more control
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Jeff Goddard is hoping his years of experience in financial services will serve him well as he prepares to run for mayor of Prince Edward County. Goddard, 55, filed his nomination papers with the municipality on Monday morning at Shire Hall. A Sophiasburgh resident, Goddard has been in the financial services business for 35 years and currently works in Picton at McDougall Insurance & Financial. While he said he had no prior experience in municipal politics, Goddard said that hasn't been a hinderance for those who have served in the position in the past. He noted past twoterm mayor Leo Finnegan as a good example. He said his financial experience will be an asset to the municipality as he knows well the financial aspects of running businesses and the ins and outs of budgets. In terms of the municipality's situation financially, Goddard said the moves he's seen so far have been sound. Goddard said he's thought a lot about running for mayor. “(For) several years I've discussed with friends of mine over time — at least 10 years,� he said. “My boys are in university now so I have more free time now. I moved my office here four years ago from Belleville, so there's more time that way too.� While he didn't say residents should expect a major push for a change in direction for Prince Edward
nomInatIon fIleD From left, Jeff Goddard files his nomination papers to run for mayor of Prince Edward County, while municipal clerk Kim White runs through the various forms and information packages for the new candidate. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Hospital foundation announces telemetry campaign is three-quarters complete The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation has rounded the quarter pole into the home stretch for its telemetry campaign. On Monday, the foundation announced it had raised more than threequarters of the $237,282.39 needed to place up-to-date cardiac monitoring equipment in the local hospital. The telemetry — or constant heart rhythm monitoring — equipment in the hospital was last updated in 1999 and replacement parts of the current equipment are very hard to find
as the gear is now obsolete. At the hospital, there are three designated inpatient beds where patients can be attached to a stationary cardiac monitor as well as four portable units. On an average day at the hospital, the foundation notes there are usually between two to four monitors in use, though at times, all seven are active. Dr. Don Koval, the division head for medicine at the hospital says the equipment keeps patients in their home community for care. “Having up-to-date cardiac monitoring equipment
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Picton Rotary plans 10th waterfall tour for Easter Donations collected to help club support water-related improvements around the world AdAm BrAmBurger
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may be visiting out to see the falls,” said the club’s president-elect Rick Jones. Jones said on April 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitors are invited to bring their cameras and proper footwear to go on the tour. He indicated many guests have been grateful to see the waterfalls and they’ve generally left the sites as they’ve found them. For that reason and because Rotarians are supporting some very important projects with the money, the landowners continue to be supportive of the idea of tours. Each year, the Rotary Club collects free-will donations during the event,
which it directs to water projects around the world. Recent projects the club supported included the building of a water tower storage system and a network of pipes to transport fresh water from a natural source to the Atorkor Vocational Training Institute in Ghana, run by club member Peta Hall. That system will provide safe drinking water at a school that trains hundreds of people skills that will help them go into sustainable business. The need for improved water around the world is dire. Rotary International reports that more than 80 per cent of all sickness in the world is attributed to
unsafe water. Nearly 1 billion people go without access to improved water sources and every eight seconds a child will die because of the water crisis. To reach the falls, visitors can find Cape Vessey by traveling County Rd. 8 until they reach address 3718. Jackson’s Falls, meanwhile, near Milford, is located at 1768 County Rd. 27. In past years, the success of the tour as a fundraiser has been largely impacted by weather. Jones said most years, donations have exceeded $1,000, while some years the club has brought in much more money for its water initiatives.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Looking back in the
Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924
n The East Lake Road home of Henry D. Williams and all of its contents were lost in a fire, however a barn on the property was salvaged. The likely cause was the boiling over of a pan of floor oil, which was being heated on the stove. Williams had gone upstairs for a minute and upon his return, he was not able to negotiate the thick black smoke Fortunately, Williams’ children were not inside then. n A Dorland area farmer lost two horses when the ice gave way below the Glenora crossing. Plested’s sons were driving the team to take grist to the mill at Glenora when the incident happened. The horses and the sleigh were grappled for and returned to the shore. The previous day, Plested crossed successfully to deliver a load of hay to the Picton produce market. n Picton’s second automobile show was held at the Armouries with 40 different cars from eight dealers on display. The cars ranged in price from $600 to $4,250 and in total were worth about $75,000.
70 years ago — 1944
n After a request for a larger grant, County council decided it would give $1,000 to the local federation of agriculture. Councillors reasoned that groups like the federation were responsible for local farmers getting the subsidies that allowed them to stay in business, so devoting such a small percentage of tax money to their cause would help to ensure food remained affordable. n In Montreal, three frigates were commissioned at the Canadian Vickers Ltd. shipyards. Among them was the H.M.C.S. Hallowell, which was named after the Prince Edward County township. Officials had hoped to name the ship after Picton, but the Canadian Forces already had a ship bearing a similar name. Mayor G. Nesbitt McKibbon represented Picton at the launch. At that time, it was custom for a committee to be formed in the community a ship was named after that would work to provide comforts for those who were sailing on the ship that bears its name.
60 years ago — 1954
n Carrying Place’s Barbara Redner was one of four Ontario 4-H Club members to be selected to represent the province on a three-month exchange to the British Isles, sponsored by the British Junior Farmers. A past club president, Redner was selected as the first Miss Rural Prince Edward in recent contest and had been very active with club projects. n Picton Mayor H.J. McFarland was trying his hand in the cheese business. He bought the Cloverdale Cheese and Butter Company and stated his intent to modernize its factory and processes.
20 years ago — 1994
n More than 750 Sea Cadets would benefit from the transfer of the 35-year-old former Fisheries and Oceans vessel Lemoyne, which Prince Edward-Hastings MP Lyle Vanclief worked to have transferred to the Belleville Sea Cadets. The vessel would be used to help familiarize and train cadets on the water. n Canadian Federation of Agriculture president Jack Willis spoke in Wellington about the potential dangers of easing trade restrictions including allowing multinationals to undercut’ pricing.
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It’s March and love is in the air
Motorists riding the Glenora ferry a few years ago got a little more than they bargained for when they leaned over the railing to take in the sights. Two coyotes responding to the photoperiod of the season, despite the presence of ice and snow and gawking eyes, were putting on a free show for those interested enough to observe. “It was an X-rated crossing!” quipped one of the ferry attendants who related the story to me one day in Picton. Everything gets turned on when the weather warms. Several years ago, I was conducting an aquatic study with a noisy Grade 4 class at a pond at Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area, near Picton. While kids splashed in the water all around, a tiny toad with its throat fully expanded, continued its long wavering trill in search of a female. So wrapped up was it in performing its nuptials, that I was able to bend down and get a perfect close-up photo with my macro lens. This is the time of the year when birds provide the best entertainment, and they are not the least bit bashful of getting it on right in front of you. Red-winged blackbirds which arrived in the Quinte area last week, are notorious for extra-marital flings. Flying through the air together with their red epaulets raised, the male chases the female. Without batting an eyelash he grabs her rump, and both go crashing to the ground, hope-
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fully uninjured, all in the name of love. However, she needn’t feel singled out by this amorous male. He may have up to 15 other females in his territory, and he repeats the same ceremony with each and every one of them. The male northern harriers coursing to and from over the meadows behind our house every summer also enjoy having more than one wife. Therefore, the three that I often see behind our house could, in fact, be a happy threesome. Likewise the meadowlark who will join them in happy song in amongst the emerging sprigs of alfalfa next month. This behaviour known as polygamy occurs wherever and whenever there is an abundant food supply, and the male is not required to help the female with household chores. But it can go the other way
too, when a female may take on multiple husbands. A female spotted sandpiper may have up to four husbands, and explains the reason why there always seemed to be more than the conventional couple whenever they nested in our vegetable garden on the farm many years ago. This unusual behaviour is referred to as polyandry. And when things get really downright complicated, and both the female and the male have multiple spouses, it becomes polygynandry. It’s a darn good thing they know nothing about scruples. But even properly married couples, who normally don’t condone this kind of behaviour, occasionally have wandering eyes. Those innocent, chirpy little tree swallows, happily nesting in our backyard nesting boxes every summer, often commit adultery. Some woodpeckers, even our lovable Baltimore orioles sipping nectar from our hummingbird feeders, have extra-marital flings now and then. Some males, no names mentioned, just entice a female for sex, then leave to find another female with whom to mate. The jilted female builds the nest, incubates the eggs, and raises the chicks by herself. For the most part, however, most males work with their wives to ensure survival of the greatest number of chicks. And what do we call birds who do behave in a proper
manner, and remain together, at least, for the breeding season? It’s called monogamy. If birds could understand these assigned words, and are aware of the trysts of other species, they would catch on that the term almost rhymes with monotony! During the mating season, birds often do strange things. One spring, there was one pair of wild turkeys looking for that perfect patch of dead leaves under a beech somewhere to fashion out a nest and lay their clutch of a dozen or more eggs. We’re not sure if that perfect place should have been on a side street in Belleville, but that’s where this particular pair was seen searching and wandering around. In past years, there have been similar stories of ring-necked pheasants cruising the streets of town, gazing across the lawns of residents and peeking through picket fences. So, don’t be surprised by what you may see this spring when the warm sun causes eyes to wander. After all, it has been a long winter this past season, and a late spring can do strange things. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613 476 5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .
Court order halts construction activities at Ostrander Point
When an Ontario Divisional Court panel ruled in favour of an appeal to the Environmental Review Tribunal’s findings on the Ostrander Point industrial wind project, many of the project’s opponents feared that Gilead Power would move ahead quickly to place infrastructure in place. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) have since quieted those concerns, however, as they were
able to petition a judge to grant a stay of construction pending further appeal of the court decision. PECFN filed notice of to seek leave of appeal of the divisional court ruling recently and was able to convince Justice Robert A. Blair to grant the stay of construction. In his decision, Blair noted “the issues raised on the proposed appeal are issues of broad public implication in the field of environmen-
tal law.” Blair also wrote that “Once habitat is destroyed, it is destroyed — for at least short term purposes.” PECFN president Myrna Wood said the decision has a real, practical impact. “We are relieved as early migration has begun and spring melt is starting to create the conditions needed by all the wildlife at Ostrander Point including the Blanding’s turtle,: Wood said.
Legal representatives for PECFN will present their arguments to the Ontario Court of Appeal on April 11, followed by response from the Ministry of Environment and Gilead Power. The court will then take time to consider whether to grant a further appeal in the case. Other organizations may also seek intervener status. -Adam Bramburger, Staff
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EDITORIALS THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
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‘Any development around that traffic circle — either by the County or by private enterprise — is going to lead to more development and that's pressure on the Waring's Creek and on prime agricultural land and I can't support either one of those.’
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savage scenes The Prince Edward Community Theatre production of God of Carnage was staged last Saturday for the Eastern Ontario Drama League adjudicator. The 2009 Tony Award winner for best play features a roller-coaster of emotions and is aimed at an adult audience. Theatre goers have their final chance to see the play, featuring from leftL Mark Daniher, Cheryl Singer, and Pat Larkin, as well as Georgian Papanicolaou tomorrow night at Huff Estates as a dinner theatre production Saturday is sold out. For tickets for Friday, call Lynn Fennell at 613-476-5925 . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Voting should be encouraged by all means necessary
WHILE demonstrating in front of MP Daryl Kramp’s office Tuesday, a group protesting Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act showed concern that the bill would limit voter turnout and could skew balloting in favour of the federal majority Conservative Party. One area the demonstrators chose to focus on was a greater restriction on the types of identification allowed at the polling stations. Some of the changes the government is looking at in this area actually do make sense. In a society as advanced as most of Canada is, the idea of vouching is simply outdated. There is no paper record of a person’s identity and it could easily be exploited. Further, the mailing out of voter identification cards is an expensive one and it doesn’t do enough to link individuals to their civic addresses. That said, one can see issues arising from this new bill. Many post-secondary school students do have two addresses over the course of any given year and the system has always afforded them an opportunity to elect candidates in the riding they are most connected to — be it in person on election day, or through advanced polling. Not only is changing identification every year for a temporary address a strain on those students, it’s a bureaucratic nightmare to keep addresses and change them that frequently. Surely, there must be some kind of identification card that would allow the future of this country to vote more easily. There are certainly First Nations in this country that don’t use the required identification cards either and one can see how some vulnerable Canadians, like those with mental or physical disabilities, may not have a driver’s licence and may struggle to get cards. One can give the Conservatives a pass on the notion they’re trying to prevent voter fraud, but the fact that they appear to have left some loopholes that may leave people disenfranchised and unable to vote is not excusable. There must be a way to fix this problem and allow all to vote, regardless of the party people in those particular groups statistically would vote for. Another most concerning part of this bill is the notion that Elections Canada would be limited in its ability to encourage people to vote and to advertise the importance of voting in an election. While one can, again, see the benefit in reducing spending and there appears to be logic that the parties will all try to bring out the vote themselves, some parties and interest groups do have bigger pockets to work with and they clearly have their own agendas to drive that vote. Canadians and, in particular, new and young Canadians should constantly be reminded how precious the gift of voting is and how important it is that they become informed on their own about the issues and cast ballots when it is time to shape government. Elections Canada, or another arm’s length agency, should be the ones to carry out that agenda and to ensure more people turn out to vote each election. The Conservatives put out their vision and it has been met with scorn. Surely, there is a place in the middle that improves and modernizes the electoral system while still holding paramount the ideal of democratic voting. Hopefully, they are willing to work to find it.
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Navigate the library ROC programmer sees pros and cons in campaign Makeup-free social media campaigns still have potential to hurt girls’ self esteem web site from almost anywhere ApRIL LAwRENcE
FOR THE GAZETTE
While some may argue that nothing beats physically walking around the stacks at the public library, many are equally pleased that technology today allows us to visit the library from the comfort of home, or almost anywhere, using computers and smartphones. Navigating the library’s web site at peclibrary.org is simple, but understanding where and what each service on the site offers might make it simpler still, and may uncover services that users do not even know exist. On the website’s homepage, there is a list of headings at the top which gives access to information about all the areas of the library. These include “Using the Library”, “Find Books & More”, “New & Happening”, and “Services”. Under the “Using the Library” column, you will discover that you can order a library card online and that we will mail it to you. This is also where you will find the Frequently Asked Questions section, where you can get the answer to “Can I get a dog license or a burn permit at the library?” The answer is yes. The “More” under “Find Books & More” refers to ebooks and online resources. Under “New & Happening” you will find links to our blog, the New Books Lists including where to sign up to receive these lists on a weekly basis, and our popular events calendar. Under “Services”, learn about our Programs and Resources, Computer and Internet Policies and how you can volunteer and donate to the library. Donations can even be made online through PayPal. At the far right side of the screen is a one-click connection to find all the contact information for the library’s six locations and their hours. To make things especially easy, the most used services are linked to the three large rectangles that dominate the page. The green bar will take you directly to events, new books, and our blog. Below it, the pale blue bar links you to search for books within our collection and collections in library’s across Ontario through Interlibrary Loans, and to order and reserve books, e-books and DVDs. You can also manage your account from this link. The bottom green bar allows you to join the library
INsIdE tHE LIbRARY CHRISTINE RENAUD
by requesting a library card online. As you can see, many of the services can be found in more than one location on the website, making it easy to find what you’re looking for. Lastly, on the far right side below the contacts box, in the large pale blue box, you will find a link to the County of Prince Edward Archives. The Archives is the best place to research historical and genealogical information about Prince Edward County. Located physically adjacent to the Wellington branch of the library, the Archives is an excellent resource with much of its information and many documents and records available online. While the library’s web site is accessible on computers and smartphones, the best way to use it on your smartphone is with the BookMyne app. This application provides mobile access to in-demand library information, holdings and services, and is a direct link into your library account. The app can be downloaded free from the Apple App Store or Android Market. There are so many services that the library offers online, it is worth spending some time investigating all that is available. Should you have any questions about the web site, feel free to call 613-476-5962 to speak to staff. Should you have any thoughts on how we might improve the site to make it more useful, please contact the library’s chief executive officer Barbara Sweet with your suggestions.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters prepare to Bowl For Kids Sake
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are seeking bowlers to register as individuals or teams for the Bowl For Kids Sake event in Belleville and Trenton April 13. Five-pin and 10-pin sec-
tions are available and every dollar raised during the event will help pair Quinte area youth with adult mentors. To learn more, please visit bbbshpec.kintera.org. -Staff
The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.
Many women of varying ages are baring themselves online participating in yet another social media nomination trend. This new trend is called the “No makeup selfie” hashtag. The trend has women world wide baring their faces and posting pictures of themselves on social media, then nominating other women on their friends lists to do the same. Showing and embracing the natural and inner beauty of women is the goal of this trend. Though the intentions of the trend are positive, Hilary Fennell, the program co-ordinator at the Recreation Outreach Center (ROC) said it worries her that there even needs to be a trend like it at all.
HILARY FENNELL
“It’s shocking to me that it was such a challenge just to be in your own skin,” said Fennell, because when she was in school she never wore makeup and it wasn’t a big deal. She sees the trend go through the Girls Rock-It program that she leads with at the ROC. Fennell
said she has seen two types of reaction to the no makeup trend. Girls who are confident and feel beautiful have no problem posting a nude-faced photo and, on the other side, girls that won’t do it because they don’t feel comfortable in their own skin. “It concerns me that it has become such a huge thing,” said Fennell Girls putting themselves out there like that does scare her a bit. Having girls exposed like that at that level (on social media) really opens them up, a girl could post a no-makeup photo and have a “friend” comment something on it that could be harmful, she said. “Social media is a very dangerous tool and from what I know of young women in our community
and globally it is dangerous on so many levels,” said Fennell. Though this trend seems less harmful than other she has seen in the past she still has concerns. “They have no idea exactly the dangers they have put themselves in.” The girls in this community are amazing, she said. Having seen over 200 girls through the Girls Rock-It program, Fennell hopes that having been in that positive, encouraging environment will help the girls look at themselves with confidence. But it’s important for girls to get a positive message at home too. Girls encouraged to be confident and to feel beautiful however they choose to be are the ones that seem to struggle less with this kind of trend.
HANDING YOUTH THE HAMMER
The Rotary Club of Picton gave the Prince Edward Curling Club a cheque for $500 to ensure that plenty of junior curlers will be encouraged to seek the house when throwing rocks at the club in the future.. The club has been taking in elementary school curlers three times a week since October, culminating with a final tournament last Friday. Organizer Doug Bowser said the club hopes to build a regular youth league from some of the players who started curling this year. The Rotary funds will help with the development of that youth programming. Pictured here in front of a backdrop of young hacksters are Rotarians J.J. Johnston, left, and Rick Jones, presenting the cheque to club members Bowser and Lorraine Hyatt. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Quinte West farm owner says expropriation will hurt nature
Quinte West Mayor John Williams has been putting unnecessary stress on the Meyers family for the last seven years. Williams wants to see our land contaminated like Dwyer Hill where the JTF has destroyed the land. There are four creeks that run into the Bay of Quinte across the CFB Trenton base that risk
pollution by this project. Where will this leave the fish population, especially the pickerel? Williams is only thinking about the benefit the base expansion will bring to his hotels. The local council and MP Rick Norlock have no feelings for our family, neither past nor present. They have no feelings for the war veterans.
They want to crush the Meyers family and have wanted to from the beginning. The Meyers forefathers founded the City of Belleville and Sidney Township, but Williams and Norlock will go to no end to destroy this farmland. When the JTF gets on the land, it will be polluted and littered with contaminants.
Prime farmland cannot be newly created. Fauna that inhabits the woodlots, fields, and streams will disappear. No food ! No farms! No fish1 No fauna! Williams will be held accountable at the Pearly Gates. Frank Meyers Quinte West
Therapeutic Centre thankful for Maple’s charitable support
We wanted to give the warmest shout out and thank you on behalf of the Heal With Horses Therapeutic Centre to everyone who supported us so generously during Maple in The County. Draft horse-sized thanks go to the event itself for making us the charity of choice, and to the Vaders for donating the maple syrup we used
to make our marshmallows and candy floss. Thanks also go to Souriavelo of Quebec for their donation of the gorgeous wooden eco bike for our raffle (Missed out? The raffle is still going on — please get in touch to get your tickets!) and to our sister business, Our Little Piggy, for being such great neighbours with
their micro-mini therapy pigs, Hammy and 'Tocin. More draft horse-sized thanks go to Sherri and Richard of Karlo Estates for donating the proceeds from their wine pairings. And most of all, mountains and mountains of thanks to everyone who supported our work by buying some of our Maple Candy
Floss! The money raised will help us to offer our unique blend of riding and Equine Guided Learning therapy to more autism families this year. Again, thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts. Suzanne Latchford , Kulker and Kera Willis.
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McLuhan mined grandfather’s works Famed thinker had a university-level thesis in each book cataloguer told library audience
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There was a good turnout for Andrew McLuhan’s presentation of “Marshall McLuhan and His Library ‘Explanations and Implications: A Figure Bound in Books’” at the Picton Library on Sunday. Even though it was the last day of this year’s Maple in the County and there was spring-like weather outside there were few empty seats available. To start his presentation McLuhan gave a biography telling who Marshall was, and then shared his experience cataloguing his grandfather’s library which consists of around 6,000 books, many containing annotations and extra pieces of paper, which Marshall had written his thoughts and conclusions about the information in the book. “There’s at least one university-level thesis in each book,” said McLuhan of the annotations and other notes in his grandfather’s library. For a year-and-a-half
WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. March 30 “The Nut Job”.
MessAging through MediA Andrew
McLuhan shares details of his grandfather Marshall McLuhan’s life and work at the Picton branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library Sunday. (April Lawrence/For The Gazette) McLuhan went through the books in Marshall’s library cataloguing each one. He said it was a privilege to be able to get to know his grandfather through the books. Marshall died when McLuhan was only two years old, by reading some of Marshall’s thoughts McLuhan was able to learn about how his grandfather used to think. Before the cataloging was even done there were several places interested in acquiring Marshall’s library. During the process it was decided that the books would go to the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library at the University of Toronto. Marshall was a pioneer of media study, but got his
start in literary criticism. Some people feel that Marshall stepped on a lot of people’s toes, because he didn’t keep his research within one subject, because of this in the past some students have been discouraged to reference Marshall’s work in papers. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Marshall’s book Understanding Media. “The medium is the message,” is the theory the Marshall is best known for, said Andrew McLuhan. For more information about the content and process of the cataloguing of Marshall McLuhan’s library visit the inventory blog online at inscriptorium.wordpress.com.
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Join the Kiwanis members in donating money to Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW). Kiwanis member Wayne Cooper will travel as a volunteer to Togo, South Africa Apr 12 to deliver 5,000 sleeping kits to children. Helping SCAW is one of Kiwanis major fundraising goals. Bed kits are just $35 each (no administrative costs). Please make cheques payable to SCAW & mail them c/o Don Stanton, 10 Hill St. Picton K0K 2T0 476-3704. PICTON FOOD BANK in need of marg containers or similar containers, canned fruit/veggies/ kraft dinner/ juice crystals/pet food. Cash donations always appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 7 (Feb 12-18)Steven Hart, Neil Carbone, Brian Mellor, Karen Kirby, Jocelyn Byers/ Week 8 (Feb 19-Feb 25)Ed Woods, Bob Stuart, Johnny Beggs, Barb Wilkinson, Angela Strachan. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347. TOPS #4918 – Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wed at the Anglican Church Hall Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 6pm. Your first meeting is free! A great way to meet friends & get healthy. Info Gena 399-3461. SHOUT SISTER CHOIR – Picton SS choir welcomes new members. No auditions & learn music by ear. Repertoire is fresh & fun. All levels of singers welcome. Practices Thurs evenings 7-9pm St. Mary Magdalene Church 335 Main St. Picton www.shoutsister.ca Info: Nancy 453-6570. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – 12 & 12 meeting every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Discussion meeting every Tuesday 7:30pm Consecon United Church Hall, Consecon. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 10-12noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items. Bag sale starting Mar 18 - April 12. Grocery bag $3/Garbage bag $5. Closed Apr 15 reopen Apr 22. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Are you a working parent unable to attend weekday, morning playgroups with your child? The HUB has playgroups for you too! Join for Thursday evening BUSY FEET play group at QE School, 5-7pm and/or Saturday playgroup at the HUB, 10 McFarland Court, Picton 10am12noon. Call the HUB at 476-8142 for info. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Having a baby? The HUB offers classes in breastfeeding & preparation for parenthood in partnership with the Hastings & PEC Health Unit. To register call 966-5500, ext 675. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Are you breastfeeding? The HUB offers a breastfeeding drop-in every Thursday afternoon between 1-3pm. Talk with other Moms & gain support from the child care & nursing staff. Baby weigh scales available. For information call 476-8142. CAR SEAT INSTALLATIONS & INSPECTIONS – Are available & completed by trained staff of the HUB Child & Family Centre, 10 McFarland Court Picton. To book an appointment call 476-8142. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Quilts for sale every Wednesday 9am-12 noon at Albury Church, Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for woment. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – With Carrie Taylor resumes Apr 3. No class Mar 27. One hour drop-in Yoga Classes $5. Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm, Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Presented by the Athol Rec Committee. www.atholreccentre.com. CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & third Fridays of the month. Cards, ping pong, Scrabble, board games 7:30-10:30pm. Adults only. Bring snacks & refreshments. Note: No games Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr 11 instead. Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd 10. www.atholreccentre.com. KNITTING CLASSES – Wednesdays 2-4pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. ZUMBA CLASSES – Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. NIA FITNESS CLASSES – Dance, Kick, Stretch & Laugh. Classes in Wellington sponsored by the Wellington Rec Committee. Call Gina 399-2588 for info & registration for Spring Classes. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New spring show “Swept Away” begins Mar 5 & runs to May 28. Opening reception Mar 8 2-4pm. 23 Main St Picton. Info 4765665. CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Breakfast now available 7 days a week 7-11am. All welcome. CONSECON LEGION –Euchre every Tuesday evening 7pm. Cost $5. (Every 3rd Sunday of the month 1pm/$5). Crib every Wednesday evening 7pm. Cost
$5/Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday evening 7pm. BEGINNER FRENCH – Picton Library drop-in 2pm every Thursday with Maurice. FREE DROP IN CHESS – Every Tuesday 1-4pm Picton Br Library. FREE AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Each Tuesday 4pm Wellington Br Library. MARCH 28 – WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall serving 5-7pm. $14pp. Everyone Welcome. MARCH 29 – KRISPY KREME DOUGH NUT SALE – Essroc Arena Wellington $10/doz. Pick up am. Fundraiser for 2 PEC Minor Select Baseball Teams playing in NY City! MARCH 30 – WHATTAM’S FREE FAMILY MOVIE – “The Nut Job” at the Regent Theatre 2pm. MARCH 31 – AMELIASBURGH GARDEN CLUB – Meets 7pm at 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. Speakers: Manuel Rodenkirchen & Sheila Stanley “Building your winter greenhouse & enjoying fresh greens all winter long.” Mthly completion for members: Flowering or non-flowering houseplants. Info Laurie 210-3103. MARCH 31 – P.E.A.S. PICTON FAIR – General Meeting 7:30pm Picton Town Hall (Corner Ross & King Sts). All welcome. Info 476-6154. APRIL 1– AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. APRIL 1 – TAI CHI – Begins 7:30-8:30pm Ameliasburgh Community Hall. Taoist beginners, slow & mindful exercise. $8 weekly. APRIL 2 – FREE MOVIE – “Gravity” 7pm Wellington Br Library. APRIL 3 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking? APRIL 5 – FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT – PECI & its Environmental Club are hosting its fourth free E-Waste collection event from 9am-2pm. E-waste includes: computers (desk top/portables), televisions, printers, telephones, cameras, audio & video/dvd players. No appliances. All proceeds to the Loyalist Humane Society, a no kill shelter run by volunteers. PECI & the Environment Club hope the community will support this great cause again this year. APRIL 5 – FREE AFTERNOON MOVIE – “The Butler” 2pm Ameliasburgh Town Hall. APRIL 6 – COUNTY ASTROLOGY CLUB – Meets 1-3pm Miss Lily’s Café in the internet café lounge. General discussion. All welcome. APRIL 6 – MOUNTAIN VIEW WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – Grandmother’s Tea 1:30-3:30pm Ameliasburgh Town Hall. All welcome. Info 969-8228 or 968-3320. APRIL 6 – PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets 79pm Wellington Public Library. All welcome. Free admission. APRIL 6 – CHERRY VALLEY PING PONG – 2nd annual fun tournament. All ages/abilities. 12-4pm. Get your name on the Golden Paddle trophy. Free. Donations welcome. Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Pre-register/info 476-9963. www.atholreccentre.com. APRIL 9 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting Friendship United Church Demorestville 12 noon. Meal provided by Demorestville W.I. Phone Peggy by Monday prior to reserve 476-3755. APRIL 9 – LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTERS GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wed of the month. New members always welcome. Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Coffee & snacks 6:30. Bring regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005. www.freewebs.com/ldpg/. APRIL 10/11/12 – PEC AUTHORS FESTIVAL – Humor night, readings by new & established authors of fiction, nonfiction & poetry, writing workshops, The County Reads debate, presentations to County students. Details www.pecauthorfest.com or 476-3037. APRIL 11 – ATHOL RECREATION – Pot Luck & Games. See what we are up to & what we have planned. AGM & potluck 6pm followed by an Athol Games Night: cards, ping pong, board games. Note: No games night Apr 18 Good Friday. Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. atholreccentre.com. APRIL 11 – BURR’S CEMETERY – Annual plot holder’s meeting, 8pm at the home of Bill & Sharon Hopkins, 386 Burr Road. APRIL 12 – SMORGASBORD & SILENT AUCTION – Bloomfield United Church 4:30-7pm. Adults $13, 2 for $25, Children $6. Everyone welcome. Info 393-3172. APRIL 12 – PICTON KINSMEN CLUB – 4th Annual Charity Auction PE Community Centre Hall. Doors open 5:30pm Live Auction starts 7pm. Admission $10. Live Auction by Gerald Koopmans Auction Services. For Information or to make a Donation Contact Gary 4710546. APRIL 13 – PECMH AUXILIARY – Volunteer Appreciation Tea from 2-4pm Picton United Church, Centennial Hall, 12 Chapel St. Picton. Reservations required. Contact Sharron at 399-3846 no later than Wed Apr 9. APRIL 14 – KIWANIS DINNER & SLIDESHOW – Join Kiwanis members for dinner & a slideshow with Ian Robb at the Royal Canadian Legion. Ian is a double lung transplant recipient & will be discussing the importance of donating organs after death. Meeting will start at 6pm. Dinner $15. Confirm attendance by calling Ron at 476-3704. APRIL 19/20 – PICTON ROTARY WATERFALL TOURS – Check in with Rotarian upon arrival at each site 11am-4pm. Site #1 Cape Vesey 3718 Cty Rd 8 (E of Waupoos) Site #2 Jackson Falls Cty Rd 17 at Jacksons Falls Cross Rd (E of Milford). Info 476-1309/6065 or www.clubrunner.ca/picton. Tours made possible by generosity of land owners. Donations for fresh water projects World Wide gratefully appreciated.
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S ervices ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith 613-929-2757
St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am
St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am Website: www.parishofmarysburgh.ca
FRIENDSHIP
UNITED CHURCH Demorestville
Sunday Mar 30th ****11:00am****
All Children welcome at Sunday School
Ephesians 5:14 "Awake ... and Christ will give you light.”
Message: “Cracked, Not Broken”
Sat. March 29th - 9:30am @ Waring House - Women’s Ministry Breakfast Contact Lesley 613-476-2020 Mon. March 31st - 6:00pm @ Friendship United Church; Pot luck supper; bring dishes; friends and appetite.
Rev. Kirby Breithaupt
C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison 10:30am Morning Worship and Sunday School bloomfielduc@lks.net
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St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church is turning to an avid sailor to help it chart its spiritual course forward. This Sunday, the church will celebrate the new ministry of Rev. Charles Morris, who came to Picton by way of Montreal. Morris and his wife Joan first discovered Prince Edward County while sailing 10 years ago on the Bay of Quinte and they have come back for many visits since. When Morris discovered there was a need for a new Anglican minister in the town, he was naturally interested. Upon investigating the opportunity, Morris found a connection with St. Mary Magdalene where congregants felt a desire to find a minister whose preaching is grounded in everyday life experiences. Morris says he loves to ex-
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Board’s longest-serving employee, Tregenza, retires Sophiasburgh, Kente to receive renovations for Kindergarten Jason Parks
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The longest current serving senior staff member at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is retiring at the end of next month. It was announced at Monday's monthly board of trustees meeting in Belleville that controller of facility services Don Tregenza will retire at the end of April after 20 years with the board. Tregenza's time predated school board amalgamation the former London resident was hired by the old Hastings Public Board of Education in 1994. During Tregenza's tenure, the local public school board has conducted over $150 million worth of new school builds, additions and renovations and board chair Dwayne Inch said those committed efforts were much appreciated. “As controller of facility services, Don has provided leadership in support of our organizational priorities, which have included additions and new school builds, modernizing learning environments, enhancing environmentally-friendly and green workspaces, implementing key Ministry of Education initiatives, such as accessibility standards, and the implementation of secu-
rity systems and safe schools initiatives across our system,” Inch said. “Don has provided significant leadership on numerous committees and has been instrumental in developing important community connections with business, industry and government personnel. Don’s contribution to maximizing and aligning facility resources to provide excellent learning and working environments is evident in all of our schools and workplaces.” A practicing engineer for the past 25 years, Tregenza said it was an amazing two decades with the board. “I really took pride in working with people, trades people, contractors and secretaries...you soon realize it takes a team effort to accomplish goals,” he said. After thanking Tregenza, Inch welcomed Nick Pfeiffer, PhD, P.Eng, who will replace the outgoing controller. Pfeiffer began his career as manager, operations and maintenance, with the board in February 2011. “He has provided significant leadership in the areas of construction, maintenance, energy management, capital projects, as well as staffing and supervision. Nick’s leadership and commitment to aligning facility resources to support excellent learning and working environments will continue to serve our system well,” said Inch. In other school board news... n The final year of full-day
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2015 school year featuring a start date of Sept. 2, 2014 and an end date of June 25, 2015. The calendar is a multiboard creation as the board shares transportation routes with the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Limestone District School Board. Some of the highlights of the calendar include: Christmas break (inclusive) Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 to Jan. 2, 2015; March break (inclusive) Monday. March 16, to Fri. March 20, 2015; Professional activity days on Friday. Sept. 26, 2014, Monday. Oct. 27, 2014, Friday. Nov. 28, 2014, Friday, Jan 30, 2015, May 22, 2015 and Friday. June 26, 2015. n Trustees passed three motions to borrow up to a combined $14.5 million to cover the costs associated with classroom expansions and improvements at Harmony Public School, Harry J. Clarke Public School and Prince Charles Public School. The short term borrowing plan allows the board to start construction projects while capital grant payments from the Ministry of Education are delayed.
Kindergarten roll out will impact students at a pair of Prince Edward County elementary schools. Trustees voted in favour of awarding a tender to K. Knudsen Construction of Belleville to complete the final year of a five-year initiative to bring full-day Kindergarten to all elementary public schools in the Quinte, Centre and North Hastings areas. As part of the $1.865-million project, classrooms at Sophiasburgh Central School and Kente will undergo renovations as will a classroom at Maynooth Public School. The project also involves three classroom additions at Tyendinaga Public School and one addition at Foxboro Public School The project includes associated building, parking, site and related improvements including separate entrances for full day kindergarten students. The construction is expected to take place in the summer months with the goal of having all additions and renovations completed prior to the first day of school next September. n The board agreed to a proposed calendar for the 2014-
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Those familiar with Tough Mudder and similar endurance events should circle Sept. 13, 2014 on their calendars. That's the day people from across the region will be invited to take part in the first Grapes of Wrath fundraiser at Hillier Creek Estates Winery. The event is being billed by organizers as “Prince Edward County's Extreme Romp N Stomp.” Like Tough Mudder, the five-kilometre course will take participants through a series of challenging obstacles — and in a countythemed twist — will end with a grape stomp. The event is being organized by a partnership including the HastingsPrince Edward and Brighton chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Hillier Creek Estates, and volunteers from CFB Trenton. Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation executive director Wendy Warner gave a rundown of the event at Tuesday's council meeting. “This is not your average event,” Warner said to councillors on Tuesday. “Our organizations were looking at coming up with some kind of event to bring to our region, something that was different from your standard golf tournaments and galas … we
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wanted something memorable that was going to be an experience.” She said competitors will face various physical and mental challenges throughout the course, racing through trails designed to test endurance, strength, speed, and dexterity. With a course designed by current and ex-members of the Canadian military, Warner said the event will surely test participants' limits. She said the races have become very popular over the last few years. “They're more popular in fact than traditional marathons. It's estimated over 1.6 million people last year participated in these types of obstacle events,” she said. “Why? Adrenaline rush. Everyone wants that adrenaline rush, they want the bragging rights, they want to be able to say they survived these challenges.” She said it's something people are looking to do, but she said after doing some research the organizations found the events are limited to larger cities like Toronto and Ottawa.
“Within basically a 451kilometre area there are not these types of events,” Warner said. “People are travelling out of our communities to go to these events.” The Grapes of Wrath will have participants crawling through mud pits, under barbed wire, and scaling 10foot walls. “We have enlisted volunteers from the military and they're working with engineers to make sure the obstacles we put up will be very safe,” she said. “There are 12 obstacles over five kilometres.” Warner said a similar event held by the Cancer Society in the Niagara region attracted 500 participants in its first year and 900 the following year. “We're hoping in our first year that we can attract at least 500 people to this event and in our second year at least 1,000,” she said. “On average three to five people come with them.” Warner said that will in turn generate an economic benefit to the region as people look for overnight accommodations, eat at restaurants, and visit downtown businesses. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 14. Participants can register as a team or as an individual. The cost is $75 per person before May 31 or $100 after. Proceeds will go to support patients receiving cancer care within the region including research, transportation, and diagnostic equipment.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Volunteer drivers receive training on how to serve senior clients with mobility issues
Community Care offers an escorted volunteer driving program to help seniors get to medical appointments and essential shopping. This week our volunteer drivers gathered for a workshop that included a presentation by OPP Constable Anthony Mann on “Drivewise� and an overview by an occupational therapist. The therapist shared tips on helping a person who uses a cane, walker or wheelchair enter and exit a car. It was a good morning spent and our volunteers shared why they are involved in this program. “I enjoy meeting new people and helping those in this community,� said one driver. “What goes around comes around,� said another. “Being involved in this program keeps me active and interested.� “Driving older people makes me feel younger and gets me out of the house.� “I enjoy the time and I also enjoy driving.� “To give back.� “I’ve been doing this three years and I love
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it, each time is different and it’s a challenge, too.� “I’ve been a volunteer driver for 16 years and I love it. I love the people and get great satisfaction from being involved.� Another driver said “someday I’ll need the help. Also, I learn so much about Prince Edward County.� One volunteer driver said that his experience with the staff of Community Care is very positive.
“They are professional, well organized and always cheerful. Everyone at Community Care is very concerned about client confidentiality�, he said. Community Care values its volunteer’s time and works with volunteers to make sure the experience works with their schedule. We strive to create a process where our drivers can always tell the office staff that they are unavailable, without any regrets. “The way you do it, alternating drivers and clients is good. It minimizes the possibility of personal attachment (beyond a healthy relationship) and maintains professional balance.� There are benefits both for the seniors who are clients of this program and for the volunteer as well. After all, studies show that volunteers live longer, healthier, happier lives. “I’m very happy with doing it and there is obviously a need in the community,� said one volunteer driver. To get involved as a
driver call the Community Care office and arrange a time to meet with a staff person to start the conversation about volunteering. If you need a ride, call today. 613-476-7493.
SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL IN PICTON
Seniors are invited to attend Community Care’s, Seniors Luncheon Social at the Picton Legion Wednesday, April 2 at noon for great food and company of new and old friends. Wheel House and Occasions Catering is preparing homemade soup, bangers and mashed with onion gravy, peas, coleslaw, rolls and butter and apple pie topped off with coffee and tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 613-476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery. If you can’t come to the hall for this meal it can be delivered to shut-in seniors who live in Picton. If you wish to have a take-out
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Don’t miss the new edition of the show “Seniors’ Support� only on TVCogeco at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 7. The topic is how seniors can stay active and connected as they age. This show is co-produced by the Executive Directors of Prince Edward Community Care and Community Care for South Hastings. If you miss the how check your local listings for when it will be shown again.
55-ALIVE MATURE DRIVING REFRESHER
A 55-Alive safe driving course will be held on April 10th in Picton sponsored by Community Care, and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This driver retraining program was developed by the Canada Safety Council and is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. The cost is $30 per person, which includes workbook, refreshments and a light lunch. Call 613-4767493 to register or for more information. Space is limited. Call today.
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THIS YEAR THE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY IS CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY
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When you ask people what they think of the Auxiliary volunteers who help out at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, the comments are always warm and complimentary. And they tend to be even more impressive this year, the 80th anniversary of the Auxiliary’s founding. Take 24-year-old medical and ER nurse Melanie Fida. She says: “They are the friendliest, most cheerful, helpful and loving volunteers you could wish to meet.� Now read what else she thinks of them.
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Kramp says he welcomes opportunity to proposed discuss bill with interested parties
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Baldwin said he’d be happy to see the bill defeated before it comes into effect, but he’d happily see a new government overturn it as a secondary option. Denyse Mouck, the president of the Prince EdwardHastings Liberal riding association and a chief organizer of Tuesday’s demonstration brought a copy of a petition signed by 82,829 Canadians opposed to the bill. She thought the demonstration, which was
held in conjunction with a national campaign by interest groups leadnow.ca, the Canadian Federation of Students, and the Council of Canadians was a success. “To get 80 people in this weather was incredible, it shows there are a lot of people who really care,” she said. Mouck said she was sent home from her polling station during the last election because she didn’t have proper identification, despite the fact all of the polling officials knew who
she was. She said many people would become fed up with that process and she’s concerned about more political influence in the hiring of polling staff. “A lot of people would say ‘the hell with this,’ but I’m so dedicated, I’m going to vote,” she said. “How much more of that will we see when every voting station is run by Conservatives?” Ultimately, Mouck said she didn’t feel the protest at Kramp’s office would make a big difference because he
wasn’t present. She said it was similar to a protest they staged about the prorogation of Parliament when Kramp was not at his constituency office. “He’s not in it for his constituents, he’s in it to make Stephen Harper happy,” she charged. Mouck entered Kramp’s office to present the petition papers to the two staff members he had working and more than half of those present, several still waving their signs and placards followed her in the door.
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Some were chanting and demanding to know where Kramp was and why he wasn’t present to hear their concerns Tuesday. Others pressed Kramp’s staff on their own political stances. According to published reports in the Belleville Intelligencer Monday, one of Kramp’s staff members broke into tears moments after the demonstrators left, news of which prompted Kramp to post on Twitter: “Very disappointed to have heard about the rude and abusive treatment of my staff by a few during today’s protest at my office.” Kramp was in Ottawa Tuesday, but has offered to meet with constituents to review the bill. Over Twitter, he informed Baldwin he’d be back in his office Friday morning and asked him to call and arrange an appointment. Mouck said she expected with the national campaign ongoing that the petition would surpass 100,000. She said as that number swells, it might get the Conservatives’ attention moving forward. “If nothing else, Harper understands numbers and he’ll see that all of these people will work hard to see that he’s not elected. Mouck indicated she believes the bill’s opponents will keep fighting and holding events to make their voices known. Among the speakers at the rally, Peter Tinsley, the Liberal candidate who ran against Kramp in 2011 called on demonstrators to make the fight a community issue and not a partisan one. Another empassioned speaker, Tyendinaga Township’s Mike Bossio, a man seeking the Liberal nomination in the new HastingsLennox and Addington riding says there is plenty at stake in that fight. “We’re a shining beacon to so many developing
democracies out there. When looking at Canada, they say how can you get a more fair, even-handed country that’s respectful and a just society? “If we go through with this Fair Elections Act, if the Conservatives ram this down our throats like they’re going to do, there are 19 electoral experts that have said this will change everything. Canada is no longer going to be that beacon. It is going to be an unfair process.” Bossio said there is inspiration to be drawn from the United States, however, where he says the Republican Party has tried similar tactics to the ones he chose to protest. “We do this by engaging Canadians,” he said. “The next election is going to be won by the ground game.” By that, Bossio said he thinks candidates have to get out to educate voters about the process and help find ways to get the vote out. He said that can be achieved by making a commitment to serve them and their issues and moving away from a party base. Bossio recalled that Obama won the White House in 2010 because his army of volunteers managed to get people out to the polls. ‘We need an army of committed Canadians to say this is not going to happen any more,” he said. “Democracy is for the people, it is not for a party.” After passing through first and second reading in the House of Commons last month, the bill is now before the House’s Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The committee discussed the bill on Tuesday and will meet again in Ottawa today to hear from more witnesses about the impacts of the bill. Following committee review and recommendations, the House will vote on the bill again before it becomes law.
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Completely renovated 3 bedroom century home, views of Picton Harbour and Prince Edward Yacht Club. Hard and soft wood floors throughout, nice bright rooms, plenty of windows, exposed post and beam construction. Eat in kitchen, formal dinning area, large living room, brick fireplace, patio door to spacious covered deck. Lots of storage and closets. Turn key, live the dream! $299,900 MLS 2140719 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
Newly constructed bungalow situated on 2 acres. Open concept kitchen, dining and living area with Vaulted ceilings. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths,nicely finished. Fully insulated and dry walled basement. Double garage. Central Air. 3 baths. Large MB with en-suite. Setback with a private treed lane way. Great Curb Appeal. $339,000 MLS 2136616 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
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GREAT SPOT TO BUILD Large lot with sweeping views over Big Island marsh. Perfect for watching wild life. Space for the children to play or for anyone who loves to garden. Easy commute to Belleville or Picton. $35,000 MLS 2133307 Call Carol Brough LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
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67 CONSECON STREET, WELLINGTON $259,900 Located in Wellington this bright, cheerful 3 bedroom 2 bath home has a large backyard with beautiful trees and gardens. Quiet street - walk to all amenities. Fantastic home with lots of character and lovingly maintained. MLS®2137207 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Representative 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
WELLINGTON-ON-THE-LAKE FREEHOLD 2 bedroom bungalow is ready to move into. Open living concept. 4 season sunroom with a nice view of Lake Ontario. Main floor laundry. 2 car garage with inside entry. Several perks have been added to this home. Call for details! $249,000 MLS 2140901
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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON 4 bedrm brick 2 storey Circa home on Main St. Close to beach, parks, churches and views of Lake Ont. Recently renovated, nicely decorated and features lg principal rooms. Country kitchen, dining rm, family, rm, den & formal living rm. Newer gas furnace, windows, ashphalt shingles, 2 full baths, pine closets. Call to view. Asking $314,500 MLS® 2141658
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Spectacular 10.3 acre lot minutes from Picton, this Farnsworth built home is sure to please many happy clients. 3 bedroom, 2 baths full basement, vaulted ceilings, c/a, deck and veranda, master bedroom ensuite. Choose your own finishes. Other models to choose from. Site is shovel ready! $329,900 MLS 2140566 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
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5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home on West Lake, minutes to the popular Sandbanks Provincial Park. Large dock, retaining wall, boat house. Impeccable interior, impressive formal foyer with 12 ft ceiling. Lower level in law- suite with private entrance. $599,000 MLS 2132112 Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com
REASONABLE OFFERS ACCEPTED 3 bedroom raised bungalow with ensuite, detached oversized garage/workshop, open concept main rooms, and only minutes to town. $245,000 ESTATE SALE-MUST SELL NOW! Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON
LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800
302 MAIN ST. BLOOMFIELD Circa 1860. Charming five bedroom, two bath home, large principal rooms on main floor & full third floor loft, ready to be finished. Features lots of original character with many recent updates. Wonderful family home with lots of room for guests or vacation rentals. $329,000 MLS# 2141368 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.christinehenden.com colinhenden@remax.net 613-476-5900
Spectactular waterfront! Spacious, updated home, 10.6 ac, vineyard, guest suite in renovated outbuilding, waterside bunkie. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Floor to ceiling stone woodburning fireplace in livingroom, beamed cathedral ceiling, fabulous views of the water. Over 300ft of waterfront. Double attached garage, inside entry. $899,000 MLS 2140475 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com
SOLD SORRY, IT'S SOLD
Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com
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Newly constructed Colorado bungalow situated on 10.3 acres. 5 minutes to Picton. A piece of paradise! 9` ceilings with vaulted in living room. Open concept hardwood and ceramic throughout! This home is a pleasure to show. 10x10 deck off the dining area. Double car garage. Central air! $339,000 MLS 2140648 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
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MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY Fantastic private treed waterfront estate with a protected level shoreline perfect for boating, swimming and all the things dreams are made of. 2 level home with gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, living room and master bedroom with fireplace and an incredible view from almost every room. Energy efficient with infloor heating. Triple car garage with heated workshop. Make this your dream destination!! MLS 2140109
COUNTY RD 1 200 ac farm with 1847 4 bedrm stone home and 2 bedrm bungalow as well as 2 metal buildings. Stone home has living rm, dining rm, country kitchen, 3 pc & 4 pc bath. Main floor bedrm. Needs some work but lots of original character. Bungalow has been renovated and updated. MLS 2141645
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Picton Century Home with Heart!
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Beautifully updated version of “Grandma’s house lovingly reno’d with gardens & view of McCauley Mt. Walk to Picton’s Waterfront! 2140614 $289,000
On Cold Creek in pretty, private setting.Open plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, extensive decks & lovely waterfront. #2137332 $235,000
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Nature Lover’s ’ Waterfront f on Lakeside k d Dr. Open floor plan with 2 finished levels, 2 masters, ensuites,numerous walkouts, decking, incredible grounds, on beautiful Lake Consecon. #2140793 $525,000
Come & check out the value and upgrades .... Finished on both llevels, hardwood, huge kitchen, totally h private yard & huge p deck..Carefree livd ing i in Wellington! #2137246 $299,000
Century home View of Lake Ontario! Great as a B&B in tourist area of County! Excellent family home & workshop for home business! #2137502 $399,000
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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 f RE/17
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Saturday March 29 11:30 AM to 1 PM 89 West Mary Street, Picton $384,500 Come see this spacious and lovely 3 BR Century Home just a block off Main Street with a large private yard and perennials!
County Road 18 near King's Road $99,876 4.8 acres East Lake Waterview Lot with 2 drilled wells ready to build your new home. Fabulous sunsets!
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86 COLLIERS ROAD Spectacular views & remarkable privacy are only two of the reasons to enjoy this waterfront retreat. Situated on 3.5acres with 610ft of shoreline, this South Bay property features a comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with open concept living area, full-length deck & detached garage. Stunning water views and sunny southern exposure. Close to the cheese factory, local wineries and 15 minutes from Picton. $399,000 MLS 2140201
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$849,000 2 restored buildings of significant historical interest and value. The Colonial American style of this spectacular home is truly wonderful. A pilastered front entrance welcomes you to a completely restored house which was an inn located five miles east of Cobourg. The house was dismantled, labelled and reconstructed to today`s standards. 6 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms open up opportunities to prospective Buyers. In addition, this 12 acre property hosts the former St. Paul`s Anglican Church which was relocated from Adolphustown in Lennox and Addington County. MLS® 2137295
$559,000 100+ year old brick beauty with extraordinary architectural details and exceptionally delightful and generous space. One bedroom on the main floor with 3 bedrooms upstairs and additional rooms which could be made into more bedrooms. A wonderful three season 10` x 20` sunroom, a big country kitchen. Wrap around deck overlooks the gardens, uniquely treed lot with Osage orange, butternut, rare oak trees and 168 foot custom built stone wall at the back of the property. Sunset views overlooking East Lake and close to famous Sandbanks beach. MLS® 2141405
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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 f RE/19 NORTH OF WELLINGTON ON WILSON RD Just 3 miles from Wellington. 40 ac of level land with bush at back in the middle of wine country. Newer 2 bedrm br/vinyl bungalow features open concept living rm, dining area & kitchen. One 4 pc & one 3 pc bath & laundry room. Propane furnace, lg decks on back of home overlooking property. Asking $329,900 MLS® 2134851
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS 1.3 ac parcel lends itself to some serious development. All pieces are in core area of town. This property features 8,500 sq ft solid building with Main St. access, as well as 3,000 sq ft building featuring 1,700 commercial and 3 bedrm completely renovated apt with Wharf St. access, separate lot backs onto Niles St. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475
LOYALIST PARKWAY Close to Picton & on municipal water. Home has new kitchen, dining rm with pine flooring, living rm has pine flooring & gas fireplace, 4 pc bath on main level & small bedrm or den. 2nd level has 4 pc bath & 3 more bedrooms. New carpeting & all freshly renovated. Basement level has kitchen area, 3 pc bath & area that could be used for rec room. Detached 2 car garage. Beautiful lot. Perfect for young family. Asking $269,000 MLS 2136606
VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Not many like this one. Lg one bedrm condo, quiet cul de sac, walk to all amenities. Unit is fully independent, own furnace, air conditioning & hot water tank. Lg master bedrm, walk-in closet. Lg bright living rm/dining rm, great kitchen, separate laundry rm, lg 4 pc bath. Low condo fees include water & sewer. Heat & hydro more then reasonable. Affordable comfortable living. MLS 2141202
ON THE EDGE OF HAMLET OF HILLIER 3 bedrm starter home for young family features new kitchen, some new flooring, freshly painted & brand new 4 pc plus bath. New propane furnace, new wiring, new windows. Attached single car garage. Nice size lot and lots of water. Priced to sell at $169,900 MLS 2137410
PICTON BUNGALOW Perfect for single person or an older couple. Small yard, carport, 2 bedrms, open concept living rm, kitchen and eating area. 4 pc bath. New oil furnace, alum/ sided and steel roof. Carries cheaper then rent. $114,900 MLS 2126793
READY FOR NEW OWNERS Big Island elevated bungalow, attached 2 car garage. Lg eat in kitchen with lots of oak cupboards, bright eating area with patio doors to side deck for barbecuing. Bright living/dining rm with lg window facing Bay of Quinte. 3 bedrms plus 4 pc bath on main level, 2 bedrms plus lg bright family rm with fireplace on lower level. Lg foyer from garage, to lg back deck & hot tub, & front door. Lg workshop great for home occupation on this 8+ ac parcel. $368,000 MLS 2140918
COUNTY RD 1 Lg bungalow set in the trees close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm, great room. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop & unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping has been completed. This home is a must see. Asking $299,000 MLS 2136635
EXECUTIVE HOME On large lot in upscale subdivision in Village of Wellington. Features open concept family rm/ kitchen/ eating area, separate living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedrm with ensuite & walkin closet. 2 pc bath & laundry on main floor with inside entrance to 2 car garage. 2nd level has 2 bedrms & 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement with rough in for bath. Call on this one. Asking $389,900 MLS 2131558
BAY OF QUINTE Waterfront lot with lots of potential. Property slopes gently to the water & has drive to put your boat in. Property features drilled well, bath house with shower & toilet, storage for pump, etc. holding tank, hydro is in to trailers on property. Perfect retreat until you’re ready to buld your retirement home. Great area for fishing, swiming & boating. Close to Kingston & Belleville. Asking $179,000 MLS 2135508
GLENORA RD Close to Picton and has municipal water at your lot line. Views of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of this 100 ft x 200 ft lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $125,000 MLS 2133769
LOOKING FOR PEACE AND PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 ac of land with deeded access to Lake Ontario. Property features a drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to go to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
VILLAGE OR WELLINGTON Niles St. Great lot backing onto creek. Mature trees and close to all amenities. Walkable to beach and schools. Municipal services are available. Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613
LARGE BUILDING LOT In village of Wellington. Water sewer and gas to the lot line and all service fees have been paid. Close to harbour and beach. Mature trees on lot. This one is ready to go. Asking $69,000 MLS 2140827
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS Wharf St., Wellington. Commercial building on 2nd level 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned, lg deck. Main floor approx 1700 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, bakery, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape. Subject to severance. $379,000 MLS® 2134612
80 MAPLE ST., WELLINGTON 4.57 ac acres of land with large industrial building on site. All municipal services are in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great developement property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617
MAIN ST., WELLINGTON Core business area. Property with large solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced lot with potential galore. Great opportunity with income development. Subject to severence. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611
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Century Home in Picton. Original Character throughout. Covered Porch & Wrap around Veranda. $259,900 2132709 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
CHERRY VALLEY WITH WATER VIEW
2500s q ft, 3 bedroom home. Large 2 car heated double garage. 40x 60 separate garage/workshop. $429,000 MLS 2135106 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel
Century Waterfront Home on Bay of Quinte. Walkout to Interlock Patio. Separate building for Studio/Gallery/Guesthouse. $399,000 2130013 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
Open concept with wood heatilator fireplace and custom built kitchen. 3 car garage/barn, 31 acres. $364,000 MLS 2136481 Steve Sensenstein
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157 Cannifton Rd. N. Belleville. Solid brick with upgrades. 3 min to Walmart $229,900 MLS 2141442 Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999
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Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch. Fireplace, Hardwood floors, 2 Car Garage, Den. $292,000 2141035 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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12 Reynold's Place for $137,000. 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow with wheelchair accessibility. Move in condition. Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810
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CUSTOM BUILT - IN TOWN BUNGALOW
Spacious open concept home, 2 bdrm, 3 bath. 2 car attached garage, above ground pool. $349,900 MLS 2140033 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson
FANASTIC PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
Minutes from Picton, 2 treed acres, cedar sided family home, 3 bedrms, expansive decking, above ground pool. $262,900 MLS 2140345 Pat Benson Moore
WELLINGTON BUILDING LOT
Walk to downtown & close to the Millennium Trail, public school and the new Essroc Community Centre and Arena. Municipal services available. No through traffic - dead end street. Last lot available in this development. $62,000 MLS 2133820 Call Carol Brough
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Waupoos property with over 620ft of level Waterfront. 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home. Stunning view! $999,888 2141579 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Marina with 9+ acres of land and 600+ feet of waterfront in beautiful Waupoos. Fabulous location close to wineries, farms and restaurants. 138 slips with 15 and 30 amp power with space to expand to 200 slips. Outstanding opportunity for a firstclass marina with possibilities for other waterfront development. $1,375,000
Meticulously renovated Cherry Valley century home. Open, airy interior. Tin ceilings, softwood floors. Great for summer rental, artisan studio or retirement. $349,000
Beautifully renovated and restored 1800’s farmhouse. Exposed stone, original beams, wide plank floors. Spectacular views over Big Island marsh and waterways. $497,800
Waterfront lofted bungalow on Sheba’s Island. Dramatic stone wall with fireplace. Vaulted ceilings. Stunning sky-lit bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower and heated floors. Chic kitchen with breakfast bar and lovely sitting area. 20` x 25` double garage with a heated workshop. $ 588,800
Renovated throughout with Century home character in Picton. Main floor laundry. Private yard with large deck. Views of nature, even deer! Low water and hydro costs! $259,900
Beautiful custom home on 3 acres. Great room with white washed vaulted ceiling, wide plank wood floors, fireplace. Stainless appliances, polished cement island in kitchen. $464,000
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Great opportunity to own over 22 acres in a picturesque rural setting! Ideally located only minutes to Picton and just a short drive to Highway 401. Level farmland to build your dream home and enjoy all that nature has to offer. $89,000 MLS 2135030 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com
This recently renovated 1 1/2 storey 2 bedroom home features a newly installed gas furnace, is an ideal investment property or for the first time home owner! The four original tin ceilings give it the `County` charm! Large backyard for entertaining or relaxing! $139,000 MLS 2140964 Peter Lynch www.chestnutpark.com
Hidden gem in Bloomfield, steps from shops and cafes of Main Street! Appealing Victorian, generous landscaped lot near the millpond. Expansive main floor, eat-in kitchen, large family room, exquisitely-detailed reception rooms. 2 bedrooms with added closet space. Perfect home for a couple! $295,000 MLS 2135967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
End of Point waterfront lot overlooking the historic GAP as well as spectacular view of Lake Ontario. 276 feet of pebble and rock shelf beach. 6-8 feet of clay loam over bedrock. `The` place to build your dream home! $339,000 MLS 2140896 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com
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Two-acre lot in South Bay. This lot has two road frontages and overlooks Spectacular country setting! This 20 acres parcel is yours to enjoy only the Mariner's Park. Situated conveniently in the charming community of 10 minutes from Picton and a short distance to the 401. Build your dream South Bay, minutes to Milford, local wineries and renowned Prince Ed- home with an abundance of privacy or continue to farm a portion. ward Point Wildlife Reserve. $85,000 MLS 2135029 $63,000 MLS 2137065 Liz Jones* Sarah Scott* www.realestatepicton.com www.homeinthecounty.com
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Big, bright, happy family home, terrific downtown location. 4 bedrms, family room, 2 staircases, wonderful natural light. Added bonus: fully insulated studio in the carriage house, great space for art, yoga or home office. Balcony off master bedroom. Beautiful private lot, big veranda for summer entertaining. Great property! $359,000 MLS 2141611 Gruer/Simone/Klingenberg www.monicaklingenberg.com
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Nestled in amongst mature trees, in a desired neighbourhood, is this three bedroom side split with a finished walkout basement. Hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen open to the dining room and living room. Large front veranda, interlocking brick walkway, paved double driveway, detached garage. $234,900 MLS 2141210 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
Outstanding value in one of Picton’s most coveted neighbourhoods! Appealing sidesplit offers excellent principal rooms, generous family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. No need for a cottage: enjoy the inground pool, pool house, fenced garden and charming gazebo. community of substantial newlybuilt properties. $274,000 MLS 2141612 Gruer/Simone/Klingenberg www.samsimone.com
OWNER MUST SELL!!! Beautiful views over Prince Edward Bay! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept dining-living family room, den, walk out screened porch . Lower family-recreational room, bathroom, wet-bar facilities and large walkout. Access to water at the foot of your driveway! $359,000 MLS 2140246 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com
Spectacular sunrises & sunsets from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. 188`+ waterfront on Prince Edward Bay. Views to Cape Vessy, Waupoos and Kingston in the distance. Pristine water for swimming with the soothing lap of the waves. New roof 2012. Historic workshop building. $398,000 MLS 2136901 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
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Impeccable home minutes from Picton. Gracious open layout with main floor family room large, private lower level retreat, +deck and landscaped yard with patio. Master bedroom with adjacent sunroom, geothermal heating, and an eco-water system complete the picture. $349,000 MLS 2136496 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
125+ ft sandy waterfront. Home features floor-to-ceiling windows on 2.2 ac. Great room, cathedral ceiling, loft master bedroom. 2 bedrooms on main level. Finished lower level, 10` ceilings. Insulated & heated bunkie with a belvedere. Deck, propane BBQ hookup, hot tub. Sheltered cove, $449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* sandbar, private beach. $487,000 MLS 2140023 Gail Forcht** www.lauriegruer.com www.homeinthecounty.com
FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET. Home less then 1 year old, 75 Acre estate. Elegant great room, fireplace, hardwood floors, 14ft ceilings. Stainless steel appliances, extending eating area, deck walkout. Master bedroom, walk-in closet, lavish master bath. 3 additional bedrooms. Short drive to Trenton & Belleville. $569,000 MLS 2140539 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com
Winterized log cottage nestled on the shore of Smiths Bay, looking down the bay to Waupoos Is. 10 mins. to Picton and a few minutes to the Black River Cheese factory. Totally renovated and upgraded. Woodstoves on both levels, 3 season verandah, large decks, outdoor shower. Bunkie. $548,000 MLS 2137416 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
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Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.
Early 1800`s farmstead, 200+ acres overlooking inlet of the Bay of Quinte on the Southeast end of Big Island. Original farm house with wide plank pine floors. Lg country kitchen, formal dining room, living room & family room, 3 bedrooms. A naturalist`s paradise. Great location for a B&B, Hobby Farm or Family retreat. $610,000 MLS 2140796 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com
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Overlooking the Bay of Quinte, waterfront Century farm house exudes charm. Enter the gracious foyer from the wrap-around porch & you are surrounded by beautifully maintained original wood details. Modern eat-in granite kitchen, butler's pantry, formal living & dining, large family room & updated baths. Radiant heat in many rooms, laundry room on bedroom level. Much to be appreciated here. $700,000 MLS 2141036 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
On the Picton bluff towering over the harbour, the stateliest home in town, CIRCA 1859. In 154 years, this exclusive residence has passed between only 3 families. 4,200 sq ft, 6 bedrm, 4 baths, 12 ft ceilings, hdwd floors, 2 fireplaces, formal living/dining rooms, granite kitchen, 2 bedrm guest suite. Infrastructure updates completed. One of the largest lots in Picton. Great potential for B&B or mixed residential/commercial use. $799,000. Lori Slik*
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The Montrose Inn, a magnificent mansion. Business includes B&B, Tea Room and Wedding Centre. 6.266 acres, overlooking the Bay of Quinte. 7 bedrooms, over 5,000 sq. ft. finished space, "Gentleman's Area”. 6 fireplaces, 6 baths. 2400 sq. ft. guest annex rented as a duplex. Zoned for a 5 room Inn and other uses. $949,900 MLS 2137105 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca
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Darlene Eldridge** Lot to be severed only minutes to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Features 2 acres on a quiet road with a pastoral view. Hydro runs by the lot, a drilled well will be installed, and the lot will be fenced. This is a great location for a new home or cottage retreat! $54,900 mLs 2140009
Ron Norton*
Kristen Rutgers*
Perfect starter home/condo. 3 bedroom, full rec room. New carpets and flooring. Patio area. Last of the rental units. Immediate possession. Newly painted $104,000 mLs 2136763
Mary Jane Mills**
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Darlene Eldridge** Just 10 minutes to Sandbanks & Picton, this is a quiet road with a pastoral feel. A fantastic spot to build a new home, keep a few chickens or horses, and enjoy rural life! The clay loam soil is ideal for growing grapes to be used in our burgeoning wine industry. Drilled well already in place. $125,000 mLs 2137005
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Darlene Eldridge**
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Looking for an apartment size house with a garden to enjoy? This perfect cozy cottage is within walking distance of shopping, entertainment, & all amenities of Picton Main Street. Recently upgraded, windows, doors, laminate & vinyl flooring, kitchen & bathroom. Completely new roof with asphalt shingles installed in 2013. Patio in the back adds an extra outdoor space for summer relaxation & entertaining. Block basement is a crawl space with inside access. $124,900 mLs 2141583
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Level south facing 2 acre waterview building lot. Located just 5 mins west of Wellington on beautiful Huyck`s Pt Rd. $125,000 mLs 2141594
Quaint little home on a lovely treed lot just minutes to Picton. Perfect for first time buyers, weekend getaway or investment, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has rental income from an Xplornet tower on the property to offset the mortgage plus free internet. Larger than it looks, and affordable to maintain, this home has great potential. This home is cheaper than rent! Start building equity today! $130,000 mLs 2140551
Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location! $134,900 mLs 2140927
Darlene Eldridge** Beautiful 68 acres with a combination of woods and open land. This would be a spectacular spot to build a country home with lots of privacy and room to roam. There is a small cabin on the property. Only 10 minutes from Picton and a half hour from Hwy 401. $139,000 mLs 2140797
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 pICTOn Situated on a deep lot. Offers 2 levels of living space plus potential for a family rm in basement. 4 bedroms on upper level, large eat-in kitchen, den/ office, living room & bathroom on main floor. Needs some TLC to reach it’s full potential. $159,000 mLs 2137493
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 mOvE-In rEady! Barker Street in Picton. Cute & cozy twobedroom bungalow featuring newer updates & decor including gas fireplace in living room & new kitchen. Situated on a spacious lot with attached garage. Great for first time buyer or single person! $172,500 mLs 2140270
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 Circa 1890. Spacious & wheelchair-friendly home featuring lots of original character along with many updates, four mainfloor rooms plus unfinished room adjacent to kitchen, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 10 mins. to Picton or Hwy. 401. $199,000 mLs 32141288
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 pICTOn – Ideal family home! 3 bedrooms, 4-pce bath, kitchen, living/dining room on main floor & huge family room, 2 pce. bath, laundry & walk out to garage from lower level. Beautifully reno’d with high-end finishes only found in higher priced homes. $$199,000 mLs 2140718
Darlene Eldridge** ldeally located on the Bay of Quinte in the area of Telegraph Narrows, and offering some of the best fishing in Ontario, here is an opportunity to build your dream home on this level, cleared lot. Tie your boat to your own dock and boat, fish and swim as the seasons permit. $245,000 mLs 2140242
Darlene Eldridge** Beautiful views of Lake Consecon will delight you when you build your dream home here. Add a dock, and enjoy fantastic summers boating, kayaking/canoeing, fishing and swimming. Easy drive to Trenton, Picton, Wellington and Belleville. $249,000 mLs 2136561
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Ted Surridge*
Maintenance free home in the middle of the Village. Finished basement except for flooring & trim, new breaker panel with new wiring in basement, new studding & insulation, dry walled & painted, plumbing replaced with plastic drain & press lines, High Eff. gas furnace 1 1/2 yr old. Utilities/taxes carry for less than $450/month. $200,000 mLs 2141559
Veronica Norton*
In town home overlooking Wellington Boat Launch & harbour. Large exterior building acts as detached garage workshop & man cave. 5 minutes to downtown & rec centre, ball park & tennis courts. $260,000 mLs 2141222
Darlene Eldridge** Set on 2+ acres, the lot is very beautiful with mature trees and landscaping and 120ft of shoreline on the Millpond.Four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, entertainment room, built-in cabinetry, sprinkler system, garage. Enjoy lazy evenings on the deck overlooking this gorgeous setting! $414,900 mLs 2133510
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pICTOn spLIT LEvEL GrEaT CurB appEaL 4 bedrooom split level on a magnificent in town lot. Beautiful mature trees, very private. Deck off the kitchen. Newer addition with large family room-could be a Granny Suite with separate entrance. New furnace and Central Air. Some new windows. Metal roof. Quick possession. $240,000 mLs 2141237
Kevin Gale*
Fabulous 2 bedroom waterfront condo, facing down Picton Bay. Open living concept on the main floor with a walkout from living room onto balcony overlooking the harbour. The master bedroom also overlooks the harbour. Monthly condo fees include designated boat slip and storage locker. $289,000 mLs 2137282
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Darlene Eldridge**
Wow! Only $449,000 for a 97.5 acre prime waterfront farm! This property offers a great blend of boating,swimming and Agricultural pursuits. Swim on the beach or enjoy endless hours of boating. It will be tough to decide if you want to build on the separately deeded 1 acre waterfront lot with over 350 ft. of frontage or on the 96.5 acre parcel that has beautiful elevated water views. mLs 2141480
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Ron Norton*
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Stunning 3.7 Acre waterfront building lot on Lake Ontario. Build your dream home on this private lot located just 5 mins west of Wellington and 25 mins south of the 401. $300,000 mLs 2141600
Spectacular 10.3 acre lot minutes from Picton, this Farnsworth built home is sure to please many happy clients. 3 bedroom, 2 baths full basement, vaulted ceilings, c/a, deck and veranda, master bedroom ensuite. Choose your own finishes. Other models to choose from. Site is shovel ready! $329,900 mLs 2140566
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 FrOnTInG On WEsT LaKE on 3.6 acres. Two separate residences, main house (circa 1900) offers lots of original charm, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Attached in-law suite features 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. In Law Suite. Ideal Vacation Rental property! $499,900 mLs 2140770
pICTOn Solid brick, centre hall plan, completely restored. Beautiful wood floors, lots of original character, separate living & dining rooms, kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. $475,000 mLs 2140115
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LaKE OnTarIO WaTErvIEW Magnificent Curb Appeal! A majestic stone home, situated on a double lot with full municipal services. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Spacious 10` ceilings, fully finished lower level. Intricate crown moldings, marble and hardwood floors throughout. Perfect for an upscale bed and breakfast. Panoramic water view of Lake Ontario. Large parkland space between House and waterfront. Priced to sell!!! $499,999 mLs 2140859
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 rEsTauranT/CaFE/BaKEry located in Bloomfield. Well established, successfully operated by same Owners for nine years. Residence on upper level, off-street parking for owners & public parking close by. Carry on with this turn-key business or bring your own plans! $549,900 mLs 2140235
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
Waterfront home: completely renovated in 2001 & added to in 2005. 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow, spacious eat-in kitchen. Master bedroom, walk out to covered deck, ensuite bath. 200 amp electrical & 100 amp electrical in boathouse. Oil furnace replaced 2006, shingles on house replaced 2005. Living room & master bedroom have 9 ft. ceilings. Drilled well. Septic system replaced 2005, 2000 gallon holding tank. 10 min east of Picton in area of fine homes. $549,000 mLs 2141563
Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*
2076 COunTy rOad 8 Gorgeous panoramic views of Waupoos Island, Smith Bay, and Lake Ontario. Beautifully landscaped. Up-dated bungalow with a loft and roof top patio. 2 guest bedrooms, and master bedroom with ensuite bath. Custom built cabinets in the eat-in kitchen, custom made 2 sided fireplace, crown moulding, baseboards, and trim. Loft has extra storage, could be a studio or a 4th bedroom. $789,000 mLs 2140714
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makIng It happen Lakefield defender Brett Thomson tries to prevent Picton forward Ryan Sizer from penetrating the zone during Game 1 in their Schmalz cup quarterfinal series. Sizer had a goal and two assist in the contest and, along with Jack Davison and Brian Bunnett, has been part of a key offensive unit for the team. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Pirates, Chiefs sit tied at two in quarterfinal Home teams win all four games as series returns to Picton tonight chad Ibbotson
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The home team has won each contest as the Picton Pirates sit even with the Lakefield Chiefs in their Schmalz Cup quarterfinal series. The Pirates picked up an encouraging 4–0 home win in Game 1 before dropping Game 2 in Lakefield by a 6– 1 score. Picton responded with a gritty 2–1 win at home on Sunday before again falling on the road 5– 1 on Tuesday evening. “We've been working hard on the road, but we have to work smart and keep it simple,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. He said the series is right where he'd expect it to be. “Both teams have taken care of home ice. It's two very strong teams battling hard and making the most of their opportunities at home,” he said. It was a solid start for Picton in Game 1. The teams traded some great chances
covered Lakefield goaltender Zach Wainman covers up the puck with Picton’s Taylor Bron on the doorstep during the first period of Game 1. Wainman has been solid through the series first four games, limiting the Picton’s offensive success. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
early while both goaltenders were up to the challenge. The game remained deadlocked until 16:52 of the first when, with Jack Davison streaking to the net, a Brian Bunnett pass found its way behind Lakefield goaltender Zach Wainman. Sizer and
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Davison had the assists. Just over two minutes later the trio clicked again, this time with Bunnett sending the puck across to Sizer who buried it behind Wainman. Davison again picked up the second assist, and he wasn't done.
As the second period got underway the dangerous line again found Bunnett and Sizer feeding Davison who extended the lead to 3– 0 just 1:10 into the frame. With the three-goal lead the Pirates managed to play out the remainder of the sec-
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ond without surrendering anything and looked to win the final 20 minutes to secure a Game 1 victory. They did just that. Garrett Nichol added a goal 4:41 into the final frame and Adam Wood turned aside 39 shots to tally the shutout win. “The entire team was working hard,” said Woodward, adding Bunnett, Davison, and Sizer made the most of their opportunities. “They've had a good series so far.” Unfortunately for Picton, the tables turned in Game 2. The Pirates travelled to Lakefield for the Saturday night clash and early on the Chiefs brought their best. At 8:45 Ryan Saunders gave Lakefield the lead and four minutes later Devin Gilbert doubled it. With less than a minute left in the first William Sullivan made it 3– 0 for the Chiefs. While their chances increased substantially in period two, the Picton shooters were unable to find the net behind Wainman. Jesse Gregory and Shawn Mackie (power play) would add goals in the second stanza to deepen the Picton deficit. A power-play goal 23 seconds into the third saw Andrew Pearson come into
the net in relief of Wood. At 5:33 Wil Healey finally got Picton on the board with a power-play goal from Sizer, but the Pirates weren't able close the gap. Woodward said Lakefield's rink is small and when the Chiefs collapse around their goaltender it can be tough to find open space. “There's no room out there to spread them out and make plays. You just have to keep trying to direct pucks to the net,” he said. The Pirates were able to regain the lead in the series in Game 3. While the shots were about even in the opening frame, it was Picton that struck first. At 12:50 Bunnett buried after receiving a feed from Brandon Peever and Davison. The goal would hold up for the remainder of the first. The game grew heated in the second as Lakefield appeared frustrated. A game misconduct for inciting an opponent to Connor Blair and Nathan Larson minor for kneeing saw Picton headed to the power play. A minute into the man advantage Sizer found the back of the net. Davison and Bunnett picked up the assists.
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Wood delivers big effort in tight Game 3 win PIRATES, from page 24
ChamPions Cole Norton, left, poses with his 4x100 metre dash winning relay teammates, from left: Andre Ford-Azonwanna, Deion Barker and Cameron Nurse at the conclusion of their race in Trinidad and Tobago. (Submitted photo)
Norton captures gold in international relay
The Chiefs turned up their offence in the third, out-shooting the Pirates 15–4, and at 7:50 Jesse Gregory cut the Picton lead in half. The Pirates didn't buckle and Wood stood tall in the third to close out a 41-save victory. Woodward said it was a gritty effort by the club and praised Wood's play. “Adam Wood was fantastic and the defence battled hard. We got the commitment from our forwards to play a 200-foot game,” he said. “That's going to have to continue.” If Game 2 left a bitter taste in Picton's mouth, that bitter-
ness returned in Game 4. Travis Brault started the scoring 8:56 into the opening frame and Derek Manley added another with less than two minutes remaining to give the Chiefs a 2–0 advantage heading into the second. For better than half of a hard-fought second period, the teams' efforts resulted in no scoring. Then, with less than five minutes on the clock, Devin McCann converted on a play from Davison and Kenny Murduff to cut the Lakefield lead in half. But just two minutes later Bryce Sweeting restored the two-goal Lakefield lead. The Pirates suffered another setback early in the
third when Lakefield's Gilbert scored shorthanded three minutes into the frame. Sweeting would add a power-play goal at 7:05 to secure the 5–1 Chiefs victory. “We understand a playoff series is a process and every shift matters and the guys just have to keep working hard,” Woodward said. He said the Pirates have to focus on their own game. “You've got to take care of home ice and we just have to focus on Thursday,” he said. The clubs meet for Game 5 tonight in Picton before travelling to Lakefield for Game 6 on Saturday. Game 7 would be in Picton Sunday. All are 7:30 p.m. starts.
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PECI star sprinter attracting post-secondary attention from U.S. Jason Parks
Staff writer
You'll have to forgive Cole Norton if he starts to feel like he's under a microscope these days. That's because he is. The PECI track star is back from his most recent triumph at the oval with a gold medal in tow — as well as the knowledge universities on both sides of the border are taking note of his accomplishments. Norton and his Team Ontario teammates in the Under 20 4x100-metre event at the annual Trinidad and Tobago International Relay Carnival in Port of Spain were top finishers with a time of 41.62 seconds in the marquee event. Norton also showed his versatility in terms of distances, winning a silver medal in the 4 x 200-metreand a bronze in the 4 x 400 metre events. Not bad in a competition where most of the runners were two years older than
the Picton resident and came from the host nation, the United States, Barbados and Antigua. Upon returning from the Caribbean and heading back to classes on Monday, Norton was called to PECI's main office. “At first I thought I was in trouble,” Norton laughed. No trouble, just notice that the world is watching as an Ivy-league NCAA school was looking to speak with him. “It's really exciting,” Norton told the Gazette. “It's my first letter from an NCAA school so I'm never going to forget this day.” Prior to travelling to Trinidad, Norton took part in the New Balance Indoor Nationals in New York City. While his performances weren’t quite up to his standards, the fact he was seeded in the elite division with older athletes was enough for York University to take note and contact
Norton about his post-secondary aspirations. Norton continues to ramp up his training with the coach Tony Sharpe at Oshawa's Speed Academy in preparation for the late spring track and field season. As a Grade 11 student, Norton will be competing in the senior division for the first time.
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GET YOUR 2014 DOG TAG BY MARCH 31 All dogs in the County must be licensed by March 31, 2014. The cost for one dog tag is $30, or $20 for dogs that are spayed or neutered. Dog tags can be purchased:
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Grimsby advances to Schmalz Cup semi-finals
While the Picton Pirates and Lakefield Chiefs are busy locking horns for a second hard-fought series in as many years, another Junior C squad has already earned a semi-final spot. The Niagara-champion Grimsby Peach Kings earned a spot in the final four for the fifth time in as many years by defeating the Paris Mounties 4-0. Elsewhere, last year’s finalists, the Essex 73’s led the Dorchester Dolphins 2-1
going into Game 4 Wednesday night and the Wingham Ironmen led the Penetang Kings 2-1 prior to action yesterday. Of the remaining teams, Essex has won the Schmalz Cup six times, Grimsby five, and the defending champion Pirates once. Wingham has never won and Dorchester is in just its second year of existence in the Southern Ontario loop. -Staff
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The Ag & Rural Update is an electronic bulletin that is produced weekly by staff at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, (OMAF), Brighton Resource Centre is distributed free to subscribers. Not all of the information used in this farm calendar is supplied by the electronic bulletin.
a Great Price Ameliasburgh native Brian Price takes part in the 2010 Olympic torch relay event at the Prince Edward County fairgrounds. Price retired from coemptive rowing this week.(Gazette file photo)
Price walks away from distinguished rowing career Ameliasburgh native retires from sport with Olympic gold and silver medals Jason Parks
Staff writer
Prince Edward County's most decorated summer Olympian is stepping away from the back of the boat. Ameliasburgh native Brian Price announced Tuesday he was retiring from competitive rowing. Price, 38, has served as the coxswain for the Canadian's Mens eight rowing team since 2001 and in that time, he's helped Canada to gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and silver at the 2012 London games. "I've accomplished more in the sport than I ever dreamed possible as a young kid," Price said in a release. "It's been an amazing career, and I have so many people to thank. Specifically, all the hardworking, talented rowers I've had the pleasure of competing with, and the exemplary coaching and friendship I received from (former Canadian coach) Mike Spracklen." As a child growing up in the village of Ameilasburgh and attending public school at nearby Kente, Price would undergo treatment for cancer. The life-saving therapy stunted his growth but made him perfect to sit at the rear of the Men's Eight rowboat, steering the vessel and directing the crew- a task for which is lauded for in the rowing world. "Brian was hands down the best coxswain in the world during the years that I had the privilege of rowing with him," said former
teammate Kyle Hamilton, the captain of the 2008 crew. "He saw the effort that his athletes were putting in to be fitter, stronger and faster than any other crew in the world, and he put that same effort into his coxing. Brian worked tirelessly at his craft, and the men that he led respected him for it. In short, we didn't just win with Brian, we won because of Brian." While 2008 was Price's golden moment in the sun, he told the Gazette upon returning from London that it was the silver medal in 2012 that might be more special. While knocking off the juggernaut Germans was going to be near impossible in the 2012 olympics, the young, inexperienced crew had the talent to make some noise and possibly nip the hometown Great Britain squad. “I had won gold with a very experienced group in 2008, a group that I had grown up with and that was best in the world. We were expected to win and we did,” he said. “Now, I wanted to see how good I could be...It felt like this younger group had the talent and if I could offer them just a little bit of experience here and there and deliver my best race, that could get them up on the podium or higher on the podium.” Price has relocated his family from Canada's training base in Victoria to Orangeville, Ont., and plans to continue his career as a motivational speaker. He is also co-authoring a book.
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Mar 27 - Hastings Federation of Agriculture Meeting, 7:30 - 10:30pm, at Heather Lang, 979 Wyman Road, Shannonville. Contact Judy Hagerman, Secretary-Treasurer, email jlhagerman@sympatico.ca April 3 - Bringing Back the Bees: How to preserve essential habitat for our native bees is open to the public at Ivanhoe Veteran’s Hall, 11379 Hwy. 62 in the village of Ivanhoe (about 25 km north of Belleville) at 7 pm. Free of charge; donations only. Hosted by Hastings Stewardship Council and Highlands Women's Institute. For information, contact: 613-391-9034 or email: info@hastingsstewardship.ca Apr 10 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
May 8 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, ON. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com
GRAIN PRICES
FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, March 26, 2014
CORN - $183.00/t NEW CROP CORN - $181.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT - $258.00/t SOYBEANS - $580.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS - $468.00/t
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bachELor apartmEnt, with loft, on Main St. Picton. $680 monthly all inclusive with parking. A/C extra charge. Available immediately. First and last, plus references. Call 613-476-4085 or email bwybenga@xplornet.com bEautifuL 2 bedroom apartment in an adult orientated building, unit is on the 2nd floor, over looking the harbour and located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer and parking for 2 cars. This is a must see. Unit rents for $850 plus heat & hydro for more information 613-771-3203. bridgE strEEt, 1 bedroom apartment, parking, appliances. $550 monthly plus hydro. No dogs. References. Call 613-476-9619
coZy 2 bedroom apartment in Picton, fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer. First, last and references required. Call 613-476-8052 LakEfront, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Wellington, yearly rental $1300 monthly + hydro, nonsmoker, no pets. lakehouse.pec@gmail.com
LargE 3 bedroom private country home, wood/oil heat, new paint, new 1 1/2 bath, near Wellington/ Bloomfield $1160/mo plus heat/hydro, first/last/references 613-399-2886.
short tErm 1 bedroom rental by week or month. Totally furnished, including cable and internet. Utilities included. 613-476-7980
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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
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housEkEEping. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357. housEkEEping. Openings available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Reasonable rates, references available, call Bonnie 613-393-2162. Moving? Call Jay Rutherford, in Picton for a no obligation estimate
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quaint uppEr one bedroom apartment in a triplex in Picton. $640.00 monthly, water and sewage included. Hydro(heat) and hot water tank rental extra, approx. $90.00 per month. First and last month rent required and references. No dogs or smoking. Call 613-399-5960 or 613-849-9103.
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4 bedroom townhome available now. bright, clean, hardwood floors, large yard.
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singLE rEtirEd lady looking for 2 bedroom ground floor apartment for May 1st, non-smoker, abstainer, no pets, phone 613-476-5610.
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10 minutEs from Picton. House on 3 acres. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. 892shannonroad.com $369,000. 613-393-2940.
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wantEd to Buy privatELy. 2 bedroom home, walking distance to Main Street Picton. No hills. Quick closing. Phone 613-827-3496.
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.
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mr. handyman. Home Improvements and Repairs. Interior/exterior, custom woodwork, painting, drywall, lawn maintenance, small plumbing jobs and repairs. Just about anything else you need done. Contact Frank, 613-4768741. louderwheeler@eatlink.ca shEiLa brushEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021. snow bLowing & shovELing available, County Gardener, local cell 613-885-1307.
hELp wantEd
60 acrE Fresh Market vegetable farm seeking someone who is physically fit; has a valid drivers license; and own transportation. Must be able to, by hand; plant, fertilize, hoe, spray, irrigate & harvest crops regardless of weather. Also responsible for quality assurance via examining and preparing produce suitable for market. Physically demanding work, requires loading/unloading/transferring crates, supplies and farm produce up to 45 kgs. Additional duties include: cleaning racks, trays, growing and packaging areas. Work schedule is 7 days/week (April-Oct) with hours dependent on planting to harvesting schedule. Work environment is nonsmoking, drug and alcohol free. Minimum wage position. Contact via email fosterholm@hotmail.com or call Dean at 613-968-0096. LakE on THE MOUNTAIN RESORT is looking for servers, cooks and dishwashers for the coming spring/summer season. Please call 613-476-1321.
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Bloomfield United Church Annual Spring Smorgasbord & Silent Auction
Saturday, April 12, 2014 4:30 to 7:00 Adults $13.00 2 for $25.00 Children $6.00 everyone welcome info 613-393-3172
yard saLEs
GARAGE SALE
Saturday, March 29th 8am 20 Owen Street Picton
Acrylic heated paintings, antique chairs, office chair, curtains, convection oven, small children's items, household items.
MOVING SALE
NEXT Saturday, April 5th 9am - 3pm Antiques including furniture and other items, baby crib rockers Watch next week’s ad for more items.
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The Picton Gazette MEMORIAMS
BREAKENRIDGE, Sheila. May 10, 1942 - March 28, 2012 In loving memory of a mom, grandma and great grandma. It is lonely here without you, We miss you more each day, For life is not the same to us, Since you were called away, If we could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true, We would pray to God with all our hearts, For yesterday and you. Always remembered by, Christine, Mike and Gage
William Francis “Billy” Burrill
1962 - 2007 In loving memory of our son Billy Love lives on forever It never fades away For in our hearts dear Billy You are with us every day. Love and missing you, Mom and step-dad Howard ~~~~~ In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, who passed away March 29, 2007. As time unfolds another year Memory keeps you ever near Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever Loved and missed by sisters, brothers nieces and nephews
CARROLL, Betty. Love you, Miss you Mom, Love Susan. FROST/HARRISON, In loving memory of our dear sister Dorothy, who passed away February 15, 2005, our dear brother Robert, who passed away February 3, 1985 and our brother John, who passed away April 3, 2010. Always loved and remembered by sisters Margaret (Bill Vidito) and May Harrison and family HICKS, William “Bill”. In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away March 25, 2005. There is always a lonely heartache and often a silent tear And always precious memories of the days when you were here For we who loved you dearly Never will forget Forever loved and sadly missed by wife Margaret and son Brett.
In Memoriam
MEMORIAMS
VADER, Allan. Beloved husband, cherished dad, grandad and trusted friend to all. It’s been 5 years already. Just think of him as resting From sorrows pain and tears Enjoying Heaven’s glory Where there are no days and years Think how he must be wishing That we could know today That nothing but our sorrow Can really pass away And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched For nothing loved is really lost And he was loved so much. Remembered by Mavis, Sandra & Paul, Sharon & Brian, Ken & Suzanne, grandchildren and great grandchildren. WERRETT, Noreen. April 2, 2012. She walks with us down quiet paths She speaks to us in the whispering grass In the magic power of memories, She’s with us once again. Resting in peace with those she loved. Always lovingly remembered by Debbie, Ron, Curtis, Vanessa, D’Arcy & Mandy.
DEATHS
DEIDUN, Joseph
Suddenly at home on Thursday March 20th, 2014. Joe Deidun, of Bloomfield, at the age of 81. Beloved husband for 60 years of Doreen. Loved father of Joe and his wife Debbie of Pickering, David and his wife Donna of Ajax and Christina and Teresa, both of of Glenburnie. Grandpa of Chris, Michelle, Aliesha and Brandon. Dear brother of Mary-Paul Calleja and her husband Alfred of Malta. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Deidun rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Tuesday March 25th at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Peter Spragg officiated. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated (cheques only please). Friends were invited to visit Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday the hour before the service. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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Glen Flake
1935 - 2010 Although we smile and make no fuss, No one misses you more than us. And when old times we oft’ recall It’s then, we miss you most of all.
Lovingly rembered by his wife Catherine, daughters Glenda (Duane) Boyd, Beth (Gord) Piper and families
STORMS- In loving memory of our dear mother, Marie, who passed away March 31, 2011 and our dear father Laverne, who passed away April 17, 1987. We are sad within our memory, Lonely are our hearts today; For the ones we loved so dearly Have forever been called away. We think of them in silence, No eye can see us weep, But many silent tears are shed, When others are asleep. Always remembered, never forgotten by Douglas, Peggy, Gary, Linda & Randy.
FRASER, Dilly R.
Peacefully, with family by her side at Hospice Prince Edward on Monday March 24th, 2014. Dilly Fraser, of Picton, at the age of 53. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Fraser. Loved mother of Doug and his wife Amy and Julie and her husband Adam, all of Picton, grandma of Jake, Brody, Alex and Lillian and daughter of Ruby and Ahamed Hosein of Toronto. Dear sister of Hazel and Anthony. Dilly is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday March 28th at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Jamie Harwood officiating. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Friday from 1 p.m. until service time.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
DEATHS
ELLIOTT, David
David Elliott, formerly of Hillier, passed away March 16th, 2014. Bus driver and tax accountant. Beloved husband of Verna. Memorial to be held at Seniors 59’ers Club, Highway 2 just east of 49, April 12th, 2 to 5pm.
DURANT, Judith Faye
Suddenly at her home, Loyalist Parkway, Picton on Monday March 24th, 2014. Judy Durant formerly of R.R.#4, Picton, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Chuck. Dear mother of Marc and his wife Susie of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, David of Picton and Christine Steinforth and her husband Arne of Toronto. Dear sister of Wayne Smith and his wife Judy of Kingston and Joan Benton (late Burns) of Picton. Dear sister-in-law of Pat Fahey and her husband Michael of Ottawa. Sadly missed by her two granddaughters Claire and Sophie. A Memorial Service will take place in the South Bay United Church on Friday March 28th, 2014 at 2 p.m. Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
DEATHS
DEATH
HICKS, Réjeanne “Reje”
WINDATT, Reginald Deagle
At the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, on Thursday, March 13th, 2014, age 71 years. "Reje" Hicks of Brighton, daughter of the late Alex and Bertha Boivin. Loving wife of Robert “Bob” Hicks. Dear mother of Chantal Hicks of Burlington, and James Hicks of Vancouver, British Columbia. Sister of Agathe, Françoise, Renée, and Pierre. Predeceased by her brother Jacques. A Memorial Service will be held at the Sandpiper Community Centre, Mills Road, Brighton, on Sunday, April 6th, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Cremation with interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Picton at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the charity of your choosing, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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Madeleine Nesbitt
Peacefully at H. J. McFarland Memorial Home, Picton Ontario on March 21st, 2014 at the age of 88. Madeleine was predeceased by her first husband R. John Preston in 1967 and her second husband, S.Ross Nesbitt in 1984. Madeleine will be sadly missed by her son, Robert (Bob) Preston (Phyllis) of Shediac New Brunswick; her daughter, Anne Preston (David) of Picton Ontario; grandchildren, Kate Jordan (Matt) and Matt Jordan (Samantha) of Toronto Ontario, and her stepdaughter, Cheryl Morris of London Ontario. We would like to thank Dr. Colby and Dr. Christie, Silvia, Angie and Brad; the medical staff at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital; the health care providers from Community Care Access Centre, H. J. McFarland Memorial Home and Hospice Prince Edward for all the kind and caring support given to our mother. A private cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in London Ontario in the spring of 2014. Donations may be made to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Hospice Prince Edward or a charity of choice. “Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves And Immortality” (Emily Dickenson)
YORK, Edward (Eddie)
Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday March 20th, 2014. Eddie York of County Road #4, formerly of Main Street, West, Picton, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Ruth. Dear father of Elaine York of Toronto and Elizabeth Reynolds of County Road #4, Picton. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Kaite (Toby), Brock, Paige and Morgan and his great grandchildren Sydney, Ellie and Sammy. A Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, on Thursday March 27th, at 2:00 p.m. Pastors Keith Sprackett and Peter Spragg to officiate. Cremation has taken place with spring interment at Black Creek Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Community Care for Seniors or Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time.
Strengthened by his faith and surrounded by his family, Reginald Deagle Windatt “went home” on March 24, 2014 in his 74th year after a valiant battle with cancer. Loving husband of Sylvia (nee Gatehouse); terrific dad to Bonnie (Darren), Tara (Mike), Chris (Heather), Nathan (Samantha), and Ben. Proud poppy of 9 grandsons Caleb, Josiah, Micah, Wesley, Jared, Jason, Cameron, Evan & Andrew; and his favorite granddaughter Renae. Beloved brother to Dawn, Jean, Mary, John, Lynn, & Paul; predeceased by brothers Edwin, Charles & Alfred. His teasing will be missed by over 20 nieces and nephews. As a friend and mentor, Reg was known for his humor, hard work and community service: he served as trustee for the PEC Board of Education, municipal councillor for Hallowell township, board member at Sonrise Christian Academy and elder at First Baptist Church in Picton. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and built orphanages, medical clinics, schools and churches on mission trips to Honduras, Grenada, and Haiti with Global Christian Ministry Forum. He worked family fruit farms in Niagara and West Lake, apprenticed at General Motors, and taught technical courses at high schools across the province; finishing his career at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. In “retirement” he worked in maintenance at Omni’s West Lake Terrace nursing home. His family will celebrate a fruitful life at a memorial service at First Baptist Church, 50 King St. in Picton on Saturday April 5th, 2014.; visitation at Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St. in Picton, on Friday April 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. Please share in Reg’s spirit of giving by making a donation to Sonrise Christian Academy (www.sonrisechristianacademy.com) or Savannah Farmers Cooperative (providing sustainable food sources in southern Sudan: (www.calbombayministries.org) or extending a hand to anyone in need. No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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DEATH
RUSSELL, Stanley James
Peacefully, at QHC - Prince Edward Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 22nd, 2014, Stanley Russell of Prinyers Cove, at the age of 84. Beloved husband for 59 years of Marie. Loved father of Patti. Stanley will be missed by his friends, neighbours, fellow sailors and the other love of his life “Maricia II” his sailboat. Memorial Service will be held at Cressy United Church on Wednesday April 2nd at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the church from 10am until time of service. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
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OFFICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS IN THE ESTATE OF GRACE IRENE COPP, DECEASED All persons having claims against the Estate of Grace Irene Copp, late of the County of Prince Edward and Province of Ontario, who died on or about September 22, 2013, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before Monday, April 30, 2014, after which date the aforementioned Estate will be distributed by the undersigned having regard only to the claims then filed. DATE: 25 March 2014 MAYESKI MATHERS LLP LAWYERS Shelagh M. Mathers Barrister and Solicitor Suite 4, 6 Talbot Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Solicitor for the Estate
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
All claims against the estate of TADEUSZ MACZKA, late of the Town of Picton in the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 30th day of December, 2013, must be filed with the undersigned Estates Trustees on or before the 30th day of April, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Picton this 5th day of March, 2014.
BARBARA CAMPBELL, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors, HENDERSON WILLIAMS LLP, 199 Main Street, P.O. Box 1200, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0. Attn: Christopher D.L. Williams. 613-476-23241
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
AUCTION SALE Property of Mac Kerr 83 Sanford Street, Brighton Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:00 am Directions: 401 to Brighton exit, Hwy 30 south to Brighton, right on Sanford St. For details and pictures visit www.jimnelsonauctions.com
Jim Nelson Auctions Auctioneer – Jim Nelson 613-475-2728
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014 - 1:00 P.M.
CL453149
Terms and Conditions: Cash or cheque (with id). Owner and auctioneer not responsible for any loss or accident day of sale.
ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE at the NAPANEE LIONS HALL FEATURING: Art by Paul Kelly, chalk pastel on arches paper; Military & Knights of Columbus Swords; old photos; CNR oil lamp; round glass china cabinet; gingerbread & mantle clocks; dining table & 6 chairs; stereo cabinet with stereo; bar fridge & portable dishwasher (both as new); local named milk bottles; CNR lamps; wooden shaft golf clubs; wooden decoys; GOOD GLASS & CHINA: Coco pot set; Blue Mountain; Cornflower; Pinwheel; 12 serving pieces of Friendly Village; Carnival; Coalport & Doulton Figurines; Goebel; Tortoise shell & Ivory pieces; oil lamps; OTHER: 110 Meg welder; pressure washer; air sander & other tools. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12:00 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Please go to www.lambertauctions.ca for pictures
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
AT 10:00 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE - MACHINERY & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT FOR DONALEA FARMS, BRIGHTON, ONT. 2 Ford tractors, manure spreader, corn planter, NH rake, sprayer, feed wagons, feed bins & much more. See next week’s papers or check my web site for full listing & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
AUCTIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE - DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Vilas maple kitchen table/2 leaves & 6 chairs, arm chair & ottoman, 5 piece livingroom suite, bedroom suite consisting of double bed, chest, dresser/ mirror, vanity & bench, teak stereo, antique hall table, cedar chest, retro chair, retro patio set, large qty. of antique smalls including a set of Copeland Spode “Cowslip” pattern dishes, qty. of Fire King, Nippon, Noritake, Fenton, Carnival glass, cheese dish, jardinière, souvenir spoons, old linens & framed prints, figurines, hand made braided rugs, costume jewelry, lamps, ladies’ purses & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 AT 10:30AM
FARM MACHINERY AUCTION SALE - MUTTON/PULVER - 15034 COUNTY ROAD 21 , R.R.# 7 BRIGHTON, ONT. Exit NORTH off 401 Highway at Brighton onto Highway 30 (Interchange 509) for 2 miles and turn WEST onto County Rd 21 for 1 mile. TRACTORS AND CONTRACTING - Kubota M8580 4 wd diesel tractor with K790 front end loader, cab- 3300 hrs – excellent condition; 2007 Kobelco (New Holland) E70sr steel track excavator with 24” bucket, thumb, 48” trenching bucket- 1300 hours – transferable warranty-excellent condition; JCB 214 Series 3 4 wd diesel backhoe with extended hoe, good rubber, 24” bucket, 1 ¼ yard front bucket- 6800 hrs – good running condition;, John Deere 1840 4 wd diesel tractor with 245 JD front end loader, ROPS, material bucket, hay tines, good rubber – good running condition; Cockshutt 1855 4 wd diesel tractor with Industrial loader- running condition; International 1066 hydro diesel 2 WD tractor- running condition; Cockshutt 1850 2 wd diesel tractor- running condition; International front end loader ( will fit 1066 Hydro); COMBINE 1985 John Deere 6620 Titan II combine with 3784hrs- good running condition; John Deere 915 15ft flex head with air reels, John Deere 643 6 row corn head with 30” rows, combine head travel wagon, PLANTING, HAY AND TILLAGE Case International 5300 21 run seed drill with double disc, grass seed box and packer wheelslike new; Amazone 1500 3 point hitch fertilizer spreader – like new; Kuhn FC353GC 12 ft discbine-1000 rpm; Case IH 8420 big round baler with hydraulic tie, new crowder wheels; New Holland 310 small square baler with floatation tires, New Holland 256 side delivery rake, Pronovost P6000bale tuber with new 5 hp gas engine- excellent; DMI 350 bu gravity grain wagon, New Holland 155 single axle manure spreader, Birch 24 ft tandem disc, International 350 10 ft tandem disc – like new; International 16 ft vibra shank cultivator, Kvernland 4 furrow semi mount, auto reset with hydraulic vari width capabilities- like new; 3 point hitch 11 tooth chisel plow, 3 point hitch 3 shank soil ripper, Persall 3 point hitch 2” soil tiler, May Bridge 10 ½ ft chain harrows, Cattleman Choice 24 ft feed wagon with narrow front end – like new; Berkelman hydraulic tilt livestock hoof trimming chute, livestock chute with weigh bars and Gallagher scale, Market 16 ft 6” hydraulic driven grain auger, Horst 72” side slinging hydraulic discharge bucket, 150 bu gravity grain wagon, Friday Tractor Company wagon mount small bale chopper with 21 hp gas engine and conveyor (strawberry plant capabilities), 7′ Forano 3 point hitch single auger snow blower with hydraulic hood, set of 18.4 x 38 duals with hardware, round bale feeder, plastic feed cart VEHICLES - 2002 International 4300 diesel truck with 6 speed Eaton 466 transmission, 228,000 kms, 14ft 12000 lb Kwik Lift flat deck- sells certified; 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 dual wheeled diesel truck with auto transmission, extended cab, 395,000 kms – good running condition- sells as is; 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up truck with automatic transmission, 240,000kms – sells as is – good running condition; 2004 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Enduro 250cc motor bike – good running condition, 18 ft flat deck tandem axle dual wheeled float trailer- farm use, horizontal band saw, JD buddy seat for 7000, 8′x 9′ overhead garage door complete with hardware, new, never installed. Few small articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos
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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014
Turnbull tells councillors difference between plans would have minimal budget impact
HALLS, from page 1
Councillor Robert Quaiff was among those who weren't in favour of the nine-station proposal. Quaiff asserted the reduction in stations would equate to reduction in service for North Marysburgh and other communities in the eastern part of the county. “I can't agree with the location. As I've said time and time and time again, it's going to give less service to the people of North Marysburgh,” he said. Quaiff said just a couple of weeks ago there was a fire in his ward and the first trucks to respond were from Picton and Hallowell, while a response from the fire station in Cressy came later. “Because of that quick response that fire was contained rather rapidly. I can just imagine if that fire truck came from the traffic circle what damage could have been done to that barn,” he said. Quaiff said the cost of the plan was also of concern. “The numbers just don't make sense to me. I take a look at our current debt and I see $38.9 million as of Dec. 31, 2013 and that includes the $26 million for water and wastewater,” he said. “… We continue to borrow money and this is another $6 million we're going to look at borrowing — at some point in time we have to look at it and say 'enough.'” Councillor Brian Marisett also didn't support the plan. He said he couldn't support development near the traffic circle. “Any development around that traffic circle — either by the county or by private enterprise — is going to lead to more development and that's pressure on the Waring's Creek and on prime agricultural land and I can't support either one of those,” he said. Councillor Terry Shortt, who sat on the master fire plan working committee, supported the plan. Shortt said the plan would reduce overlapping services and could result in a significant savings over time. “From what I've seen response times would be improved with a station located near the traffic circle,” he said. “I know there are arguments as far as the funding goes, as far as owning existing properties, but if you take a look at the numbers you see that we have to put a substantial amount of money in existing properties just to bring them up to standard.” Shortt said after looking at those numbers and considering the age of many of the existing fire stations, the most beneficial option for the municipality would be to construct the new station. Mayor Peter Mertens disagreed with the idea that the nine-station plan would reduce service. He said service would actually be improved. “To me these things become fairly simple at the end of the day because I don't put the emotion into it,” he said. “I understand people are connected to halls, but I look at what type of service we provide and can we provide a service that is an improvement over what we have. We have seen statistics that yes we
fire future Fire chief Scott Manlow outlines some
of the challenges the department’s facilities are facing and will face in the future at a special committee-of-the-whole meeting on Tuesday at Shire Hall. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
can.” He said each of the fire marshals and insurance underwriters consulted with and involved in the creation of the nine-station plan agree that it will improve service. In terms of dollars, Mertens said he believes the money would have been well spent.
“Borrowing money to build a new hall that's going to serve us for 30 or 40 years is a prudent use of money and the financial model works,” he said. “The impact on the taxpayer is dollars. Not hundreds of dollars — dollars. Yet we talk about spending money on buildings that are
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status quo, that don't improve the service, don't improve the building and five or 10 years from now we'll have to fix something else because we don't have a new building. They are old, aging buildings that are inferior to begin with.” A report prepared by fire chief Scott Manlow and presented to the committee points to the difficulties the department has with its current stations. The current Picton station is too small to accommodate a tanker. A preliminary estimate pegged the cost to conduct structural repairs and expand the building at $1.8 million. The report says the heights station doesn't have a connection to municipal water and is in need of repairs estimated at a cost of $333,744. The report says the Mallory station's well and septic systems have proved inadequate and the building requires a long list of capital repairs totalling an estimated $627,492. Three estimated cost scenarios relating to the construction of the new 12-bay station were presented by staff — a low cost scenario worth $5.2 million, a medium cost of about $6.2 million, and finally a high cost of about $6.9 million.
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Henry, the hero of Bruce McDonald’s gutsy dark comedy THE HUSBAND, is having a really bad year. His wife, Alyssa, a former teacher, is in jail for sleeping with one of her students, leaving Henry to raise their infant son alone. He loathes his job and co-workers even more. Moreover, the burden of single parenting has essentially cut Henry off from his friends, leaving him to stew. Henry has kept a lid on things so far, but as Alyssa’s release looms, he finds it increasingly difficult to contain himself.
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Full costs of construction and land acquisition were still unknown as staff searched for an appropriate piece of property and council approval to proceed with the nine-station plan. The report said the new consolidated station would have allowed for the reduction of two fire fleet vehicles — a pumper and a tanker. The vehicles have an estimated replacement value of $530,000 which in turn would allow the municipality to reduce yearly transfers to the vehicle replacement reserve. The report estimates a $42,400 annual savings and a one-time disposal value of $16,500 for the vehicles. Additionally, $10,500 was estimated to be saved
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QHC budget calls for elimination of three more beds at PECMH in 2014-2015 Hospital corporation looks at cost cutting in face of $7-million gap Jason Parks
Staff writer
A balanced budget is in the offing for the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) in 2014-2015. At their bimonthly meeting Tuesday at Trenton Memorial Hospital, members of the QHC board of directors approved a motion of the hospital's audit and finance committee to approved 20142015 operating and capital budgets. According to a report from QHC vice-president of finance Brad Harrington, it's expected to cost $177.7 million to operate the four-site hospital in the upcoming fiscal year and a total of $7.8 million in capital equipment and renovations is expected to be made. The operating costs are mostly covered by funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care as well as revenues while the capital equipment is offset through contributions from the various Hospital Foundations The budget includes a
last decade, QHC has seen its annual budget shrink by about $20 million. Locally, the approved budget sees QHC continue down a path of bed closures at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital that were first proposed last year but had to be scaled back due to a lack of supports and processes. Originally, in dealing with a $10-million funding gap during the 2013-2014 budget, QHC had proposed to eliminate five beds at PECMH but eventually settled on just two. Enclosed in the 2014-2015 budget (70-75 per cent of which is labour costs) are plans to continue to downsize the complement of beds at Picton's hospital by three. Egberts said in further discussions with local family physicians last spring it was determined the doctors were not comfortable to trim a handful of beds from PECMH all at once. “We knew they weren't comfortable until everything was in place to be able to
number of cost savings measures as QHC was tasked with a $7-million budget gap as Ontario continues in year two of its health-care transformation measures to remove hospitals from the centre of the healthcare system. “We are in the second year of a major health-care transformation in Ontario. The provincial government has changed the way hospitals are funded in order to invest more money into home care, residential hospices, and other community based health care,” said QHC chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts. “We absolutely believe that this is the right long term solution for our patients and the sustainability of our health care system. However, the changes do mean less money for hospitals like QHC and as a result we were facing a $7-million gap between revenues for 2014-2015 and anticipated expenses if no changes were made.” Since the mid part of the
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DeeP Deliberations Members of the Quinte Health Care board of Directors discuss the 2014/15 operating and capital budget plans Tuesday evening at the Trenton Memorial Hospital Boardroom.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
manage this additional bed reduction,” Egberts told. But the bed reduction plan has been mitigated through a number of strategies undertaken by QHC including a reduction in Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients and subsequent drop in emergency department wait times as well as a drop in demand for inpatient beds through a clinical pathway strategy for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic heart failure, pneumonia and stroke. “The clinical pathways are fully developed and are being implemented,” Egberts explained. “We do believe we will be able to close an ALC bed at PECMH. We've made great strides in that area and we look forward to working with the physicians to make this work.” The proof may be in the pudding for QHC as Karen Baker, chair of the finance and audit committee that the hospital was essentially at a break-even point as of January for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. According to figures provided, QHC was just $2,000 off its forecasted position of a $159,000 and was basically at a break-even point. “We are looking to predict a break-even year end on March 31, 2014,” Baker said while delivering the January
2014 financial statement. QHC board chair Steve Blakely said he was proud of the budgetary process that allowed board members several avenues to gather information, attend meetings and deliberations to make the best decisions possible within the resources available. “This is the most important decision we make each year and the most difficult one because it affects so many,” he said. In offering a high-level presentation of the budget, Harrington said in order to be successful, the proposed balance sheet has to align with the ministry’s vision of health care in Ontario. “A sustainable health-care system must be created while addressing the provincial financial situation. Hospitals will focus on the acute care and no longer the centre of the healthcare system as more services will be delivered in the community,” he explained. Among the budget highlights was news of a negotiation taking place between QHC and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) for a 20-bed regional behavioural support services transition unit at Belleville General Hospital. At the outset of Tuesday's meeting, Egberts told board members she and the SE LHIN are campaigning to se-
cure small and rural hospital transformation funding from the provincial government for PECMH. QHC has had success in netting $1 million for the North Hastings hospital over the past two years under the same program but there is a hangup when defining PECMH as small and rural. Egberts told the Gazette PECMH meets the criteria in terms of annual patient load and population size but the ministry calculates the 30minute travel time threshold from a larger hospital from the Prince Edward County's geographic centre and not hospital-to-hospital. The funding has allowed the Bancroft-based hospital to make several patient experience improvements. “We're going to work with the Ministry and remind them they were in Picton not too long ago to hold a community session on small and rural hospitals. PECMH definitely meets the requirements and we hope they will be open to changing their thoughts on the matter,” Egberts said, adding the SE LHIN is completely on board with the change. Egberts couldn't put a dollar figure on a possible one-time funding influx, however she believes it would be in line with the funds received for North Hastings.
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Attempted robbery under investigation by OPP
Prince Edward OPP are seeking a white man between 30-40 with a full beard and a scruffy appearance after an attempted robbery at the corner of Union
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Athol-South Marysburgh School curlers, from left, Elise Ens, Emily Todd, and Quin Snyder work to keep a rock online during an early morning game in the county elementary schools bonspiel at the Prince Edward Curling Club Friday. Seven schools sent two rinks of four Grade 7 and 8 students each to compete in the event, which is a part of the club’s 100th anniversary celebrations. Ultimately, the Sonrise Christian Academy team of Alexa Prinzen, Nolan Conley, Mackenzie Leavitt, and Cameron Butler won the event and the Frank Walt Trophy. The club hopes to make the event an annual one. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
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Maple visitors love the family-first atmosphere
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Throughout the weekend Walt was told many stories about how maple sap used to be collected, in comparison to
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lects. Tapping the trees with a spiel and hanging a bucket to collect the sap as it drips from the tree, then walking through the bush and collecting the buckets to take to the ‘shack’ to be boiled, is the way sap collecting was always done. Now using new pipeline systems producers can eliminate the use of buckets, some producers have switched to this method. Though in recent years maple producers in the County have been running sap in February. Walt was told in the past sap normally started running in March no earlier. This year sap didn’t start running until around the week before Maple took place. With sap running early sometimes Walt said they are spoiled in a way by having good conditions that early, even though stories from the past said runs staring in March were normal, this year’s run still started a couple weeks late. There were plenty of family activities available at Walt’s Sugar Shack a petting zoo, face painting and pancake breakfast. Walt had a minor hitch with the pancakes because of the cold weather were getting cold very quickly and people were eating cold pancakes. To help people better enjoy their breakfast Walt started bringing out freshly made warm syrup for them to put on their pancakes. She said people were very appre-
ciative of her providing that for them. “People were loving the experience,” said Walt. “Except for maybe the cold weather.” However visitors to Walt’s were able to get warmed up in a heated cabin where the sap boiler is located. Though Saturday started with light snow, the weather cleared and conditions were beautiful for Maple in the County. The weather was warm enough Saturday for sap to run a bit, but Sunday was too cold and sap didn’t run. The family atmosphere didn’t just come from all of the family visitors. But also came from the sense that the producers of Maple in the County, though all at their own sugar shacks for the weekend, supported each other like family. Walt said the other producers were very helpful and gave great advice and ideas to the newcomers for their first year. “We could not have done this without our friends and family,” said Walt of the volunteers that helped them over the weekend, the other producers and their family. Even more family fun is in the works already for next year’s Maple in the County. At Walt’s Sugar Shack they are planning to make some changes for next year to make the experience even better for visitors, including the addition of the opportunity for visitors to get BeaverTails.
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