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Volume 186, Week 9

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MARCH 3, 2016

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Maple in the County festival set for 15th year

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Seedy Saturday participants eager for dawn of spring Hundreds gather in Picton to plan for the growing season STAFF WRITER

JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Another battle in the war for Prince Edward County's south shore has gone to environmental protectionists.

Late Friday afternoon it was announced by Ontario's Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) that an appeal to the approval of the 27-turbine White Pines industrial wind project in Athol and South Marysburgh proposed by wpd Canada had been upheld.

In the decision, ERT panelists Marsha Valiante and Hugh Wilkins found that engaging in the project under the current Renewable Energy Approval (REA) issued by Ontario's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in July “will cause serious harm to the local population of little brown bat over the lifespan of the project.”

During the ERT hearings in HEIRLOOM TASTES The sixth annual Seedy Saturday seemed to be a popular destination this weekend as visitors filled the Lipson November and December, it Room at Books & Company.About 27 vendors brought heirloom seeds, knowledge, and recipes to the table. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff) was learned little brown bat event might surpass that “We try to make it an event a long time that want to try the vendors are seeking out populations have declined that works for beginner gar- something different or learn the event, rather than the quickly and precipitously due number. to white nose syndrome.

“It's a wonderful event deners, people who have yet a bit more about some- other way around. and it keeps growing bit by to have a garden, and people thing.”

See SEEDS, page 8 She said more and more bit every year,” she said. that have been gardening for See APPEAL, page 8

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It seemed there was no shortage of people looking forward to spring as hundreds passed through the doors of the sixth annual Seedy Saturday event in Picton this weekend.

The event, held Saturday above Books & Company, was inspired by Seeds of Diversity. The Canadian volunteer organization seeks to conserve the biodiversity and traditional knowledge of food crops and garden plants.

The event featured about 27 seed vendors as well as workshops and talks from experts about saving and growing heirloom seeds.

Visitors could also share and swap seeds.

Michella Kaduc, one of about half a dozen local organizers, said Seedy Saturday events are taking root across the country.

“They're becoming more and more popular, so even smaller communities like ours have them,” she said.

Kaduc said it felt amazing seeing the event doing so well. Last year, the event's first at Books & Company, she estimated there were 300–400 patrons. Early on Saturday it looked like the

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Maple producers promise sweet excitement on tap for 15th annual festival Participating sugar bushes and restaurants offering their own individual twists to entertain visitors travelling within the county March 19-20 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

There was plenty of reminiscing as maple producers gathered to announce the 15th annual Maple in the County festival on Friday at Three Dog Winery.

Nine sugar bushes will participate in this year's festivities, which take place

March 19–20. For the second straight year the event is presented by the county's maple syrup producers with support from the municipality's community development department.

Ever-popular pancake breakfasts and sugar shack tours will be available as well as other family-friendly activities including wagon rides,

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taffy, and lumberjack shows.

Aside from sugar bushes, several wineries and local restaurants will be participating throughout the weekend with maple-themed food, drinks, and events.

“What's really nice about Maple in the County is that every operation is offering a really unique spin,” said Rob Peck of Sugarbush Vineyards.

“There are lot of consistencies, but there's also lots of differences. That's really the charm of the Maple in the County weekend. People can not only go to just one or two, but sometimes half a dozen.”

Maple in the County planning committee chair Ron Hubbs said the event is family friendly and gives visitors a perfect opportunity to explore the county. He said family is an aspect of the event that's ingrained in the producers as well.

“The maple producers who organize this event may be in competition for sales but we know that, if there’s a problem in the bush, I could call on any of the others here today and they would be there to help — we’re a family,” said Hubbs.

County Mayor Robert Quaiff, Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis, and Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith each took turns praising the event.

Ellis said 15 years ago no

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Hubbs shares a laugh during last Friday’s media launch at Three Dog Winery. Nine sugar bushes and many other restaurants and businesses will take part this year. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

one likely envisioned the event becoming as big as it has.

“It makes our job easier when you have events like this that put the riding on the map,” Ellis said.

Community develop-

ment director Neil Carbone said Maple in the County is the unofficial kick-off to the tourism season, all thanks to those who have contributed over the last 15 years.

“Maple in the County events are thanks to the

incredible work of the maple growers, participating businesses, volunteers and others over the past 15 years,” Carbone said. “Maple is an event for both locals and visitors — I think we are all looking forward to enjoying the Maple weekend as a classic county experience.”

Macaulay House will also be hosting 1850s traditional maple themed baking and crafts Saturday and Sunday from 1–5 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person. Children under five are free.

In addition to maple events, the County is offering free public skating on Saturday, March 19 from 9– 11 a.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton and from 6–8 p.m. at the Wellington District Community Centre. Free skating will also be offered on Sunday, March 20 from 1–3 p.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

Sweetwater Cabin/ Hubb’s Sugarbush, Fosterholm Farms, Vader’s Maple Syrup, Nyman Farms, Sugarbush Vineyards, Waupoos Estates Winery & Sugarbush, Walt’s Sugar Shack, Strictly Maple and Three Dog Winery & Sugarbush will invite the public to their locations this syrup season.

A full list of sugar bushes, participating wineries, and restaurants is available at www.mapleinthecounty.ca.

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Awesome Foundation ups ante to support two food security-related projects Incredible Edible Shed, Feast festival split $4,000 purse ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The generosity on display Friday evening at Mt. Tabor was even more awesome than anticipated.

The trustees of the Prince Edward County chapter of The Awesome Foundation gathered to hear five community pitches for a chance to win a $2,000 grant — a number that was already double the foundation’s usual giving, thanks to a matching partnership with Slow Food The County.

When all the presentations were made, however, the trustees decided they just weren’t satisfied with what they were able to give out. “When it came right down to it, we really liked two of the five,� said Rick Zimmerman, one of 10 trustees who contributed $100 of their own money and helped to make the decision. “Being co-sponsored by Slow Food, we wanted to keep that $2,000 and not split it up, so we committed to raise another $2,000.... It wasn’t planned ahead of time.�

So, the pot of $4,000 was split between Shannon Colson and Keri Nelson, who championed the Incredible Edible Shed and Christine Renaud, who presented Feast — the County Free Food Festival.

Colson explained she and

SHED SHOW Shannon Colson and Keri Nelson won over the

Awesome Foundation trustees with their presentation in support of the Incredible Edible Shed as part of the community gardens project at Delhi Park. (Awesome PEC Facebook photo)

Nelson are working with the Vital Signs working group for food security and its project to create a community garden in Delhi Park.

She indicated the shed is a way to draw people to the project, to educate, and to showcase the creativity of local residents. “It’s a focal point,� Colson said, indicating that instead of a run-of-the-mill aluminum garden shed to store tools, the plan is to build a sustainable straw-bale, cord-wood structure that could exceed 12 square feet. “There will be a porch with a living roof — we want to showcase that kind of roof — and we’ll have a vertical garden on the wall to grow cucumbers and other climb-

ing vegetables,� she said. “The covered verandah will be a place where people can gather and eat. We see it as a place to draw talent and draw people in.�

Colson indicated the first draw in building the shed is in bringing together a volunteer labour force to construct it.

Nelson, a graduate of Fleming College’s sustainable building design program, will offer guidance on natural building methods.

Already, Colson said that since their Awesome pitch went public, many people have come forward to talk about how their families or community groups could participate in the build.

The funding received Friday will go to some of the

FEAST, NOT FAMINE Awesome PEC trustee Rick Zimmerman

congratulates Christine Renaud on her presentation about Feast, a free food festival. The trustees were impressed enough to commit to raising another $2,000. (Awesome PEC Facebook photo)

structural costs of building the shed, such as pouring the concrete base. Colson expects to receive some support from the local business community, also, and adds the committee already had $1,000 set aside.

There will be a town hall meeting about the community gardens March 9 and Colson said schedules will be put in place quickly to prepare for spring construction. The County has set tight timelines for the garden itself to be constructed.

The gardens surrounding the shed will include pollinator gardens, plots to grow food exclusively for food bank donation and food for families to feed themselves. There will also be free-to-pick plants.

Overall, Colson said the Awesome experience was a positive one, in part because its application process was so straight forward. Some other granting programs asked for so much detail, it wasn’t feasi-

ble for volunteers to complete. “The Awesome Foundation was very accessible. They asked three very simple questions,� she said. “You could say as little or as much about the project as you wanted.�

The notion that Awesome is a local group with a vested interest in the community was also quite appealing.

Zimmerman said the level of planning involved with the presentation was evident and he felt the trustees warmed to the idea of a centrepiece that could bring people together.

With regard to Feast, Zimmerman noted Renaud has worked almost tirelessly with the Food Not Bombs collective to address food insecurity and he joked “How could we say no to free food?�

Renaud said her idea developed from a belief that those impacted by food insecurity should be included in the remedy.

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They’re increasing taxes on gasoline, natural gas, and propane. They have no plan to deal with soaring electricity rates and they’re doubling down on the sale of Hydro One.” Smith said Ontario’s new cap-and-trade system starting in 2017 will mean an increase of over $400 a year for the average family on the cost of gasoline and over $400 on natural gas heating. Even the government’s own numbers suggest the average household will pay $156 more in energy costs.

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“Not a dime of what you’re going to end up paying in increased gas and heating cost is going to go to help the environment, it’s all going to improving the province’s bottom line,” he said.

Speaking of the bottom line, Smith indicated he’s deeply concerned about the province running its ninth straight deficit this year, tacking a projected $5.7 billion onto its $308-billion debt.

“That’s $11-12 billion a year in interest down the hole.

That’s $12 billion that isn’t going to hospitals or home care. It’s not being spent on EAs in the classroom for children with special needs.”

Smith also noted that tax increases on wine and cider will likely have a chilling impact on the county’s beverage sector and Ontarians’ pocketbooks and he fears a plan to increase taxes on cigarettes by $3 a carton will drive more people to purchase contraband smokes.

Smith also said he’s not as

convinced some of the more popular selling points in the Liberal budget are what they’re cracked up to be. He noted the “showpiece” in the budget was a restructuring of post-secondary education granting and loan programs that would provide free tuition for students from families earning less than $50,000 and offering non-repayable grants for more than 50 per cent of students from families that make less than $83,000.

He noted the details haven’t been completely rolled out, but it appears 70 per cent of students wouldn’t be eligible.

Also, he said, the rollback of some education tax credits may actually mean it will cost more for some to attend.

Changes in health care for seniors also caught Smith’s ire. While the threshold for low-income status for prescription drugs will increase to $19,300, he indicated the drug deductible will increase for those over that threshold by 70 per cent — from $100 to $170 — and co-payment fees will increase $1.

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In the health-care sector, the province is promising to invest $12 billion over 10 years in capital grants for hospital infrastructure. It will also spend an additional $50 million a year in hospital renewal funding, an additional $130 million over three years in cancer care, and an additional $75 million over three years for residential hospice and palliative care.

Though he said he supports funding hospice care as it is cheaper than funding hospital or long-term care beds, Smith said he wasn’t aware of any money flowing to this riding. With regard to hospitals, he said he doesn’t believe the proposed funding goes far enough.

“You’re talking maybe $1 million per hospital and QHC alone had an $11.5-million deficit,” he said. “Think about what they could do if they started to get their spending under control and reduce the costly bureaucracy.”

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Dulmage shares journey to find German roots with historical society County man spent a year contacting relatives abroad CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

To Don Dulmage, the most important thing about searching for your family's past is to never take any information for granted.

Dulmage was the guest speaker at Saturday afternoon's meeting of the Seventh Town Historical Society. His presentation, titled “Finding Family,” detailed Dulmage's search to find the German roots to a family with 300 years of history in North America.

That journey started with the Eula Lapp book To their Heirs Forever, which Dulmage said got him interested in his family's history.

The book tells the story of the United Empire Loyalist families who travelled from Europe to Ireland in 1700s, moved on to America, and were eventually forced into Canada after the American Revolution.

Dulmage knew from his father that he had German ancestry and found the family was actually descended from Johan Adam Dolmetsch, who left Germany in 1709.

In 2000, when Dulmage's wife suggested they travel to Germany for the millennium, he said he took the

FAMILY TRAITS Don Dulmage shows a photograph of his Ger-

man relatives’ great uncle alongside a picture of himself. Upon meeting Dulmage in 2001, his German relatives immediately noticed the family resemblance.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

opportunity to look up the family in the local phone book. He later found the spelling of the name was changed from Dolmetsch to Dulmage when the family immigrated from Germany to Ireland. Interestingly, in German the name means interpret.

Dulmage said he returned home and looked up the German telephone book on the Internet and

found 17 entries of the name. He wrote letters to each of them and waited.

It took Dulmage about a year to track down his German relatives. He said history never came easy to him and it wasn't something he had thought much about.

“I was actually thrown out of history in high school,” he said.

When it came to tracking down his family, something

clicked.

Eventually Dulmage received an e-mail from a German relative who was said the family was excited to hear they had relatives in Canada. They invited Dulmage to attend the family reunion in 2001. Dulmage said he learned the language through email exchanges with a German acquaintance and set off.

“It was easy to learn the language, which I didn't expect,” he said of the experience. “It's like when you buy a computer, you can pick French, English, or Spanish — it was like it was already installed. It came very quickly.”

Upon entering the family reunion, Dulmage said his German relative was quick to identify him, too.

“There were probably 35 people there — anyone carrying a name tag could walk in, they had no idea who I was — I walked into the room and he said 'Dolmetsch, ja,'” he laughed. “I discovered they look like me, they think like me, they act like — and I didn't expect any of that. There were a lot of similarities” He said both branches of the family are very musical, highly opinionated, and have a good sense of humor.

“You wouldn't think after 300 years there would be anything, but there is,” he said.

Dulmage said he related his story on Saturday with

the hope that others could use the same methods to find their ancestors. He said it's important for those looking into the past to remember not to rely too much on any piece of information.

“You learn that if you didn't read it yourself, if you didn't hear it yourself — don't throw it away — but don't quit because of something somebody said,” he said.

He said the information could have been gathered third hand or the information could be tainted with bias.

“They might just be telling you something to get rid of you or they might not particularly like your family, so the information may not be pure — it might be smeared with prejudice,” he said. “You learn that.”

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Cap-and-trade returns must benefit all Ontarians paying for the change

STARTING in 2017, Ontario will implement a cap-and-trade system that it says will help reduce carbon emissions in the province. It also projects the system will raise about $1.9 billion per year to go toward projects it says will aid in the reduction of emissions. The scope of those projects remains unclear.

What is clear, however, is the project is going to be costly for the average Ontario household. The government itself suggests an increase of $156 per year in gasoline and heating costs, while many economists suggest the figure could be about four times that. One of the key problems with the increased cost on fossil fuels is that society relies on their use to produce and transport many consumer goods, so that price is inevitably transferred through to customers down the line.

That inflationary concept will make it tougher for many people to live — and though in theory, it’d be nice to think people conserve more, for many motor vehicles are a necessity for employment, there are only so many ways to heat a home, and food and clothing are staples of life.

Ontario residents are being asked to pay dearly for a green ideology, but one wonders if they’ll see the payback from their investment. Will the companies that can spend money on additional carbon credits simply keep paying and transferring the costs back through higher prices? Will they simply shutter their doors and move to other jurisdictions where they’re allowed to pollute more or take advantage of cheaper labour and electricity elsewhere? It’s really hard to say and it’s also hard to quantify the damage that may be done in other jurisdictions that don’t have stringent regulations for reducing emissions. We’d love to simply believe lower emissions will lead to be a better quality of life and less health-care

costs down the road, but the future is difficult to predict.

The importance at this stage is holding the government to account for what it is going to do with this money it is generating in the cap-and-trade experiment.

Most people in Prince Edward County are familiar with the lengths this province has gone to in justifying its flawed “green” policy. If the money collected is dumped into more subsidies for technology that has been proven to neither reduce emissions, nor energy costs and that clearly harms the environment or inane legal actions to continue that agenda, we can be assured the money is not being well spent. If the emissions-reducing projects simply involve financing transit in urban areas, but do little to help those rural residents who are also struggling, that is also a grave concern.

There must be strict guidelines put in place for how this money is to be spent and all Ontario residents should have the opportunity to be consulted — after all, they’re the ones being asked to pinch their pennies more and to do with less in essential services like health care and education. All Ontarians should be able to benefit from any gains made from cap-and-trade.

Although critics have suggested the money would go to balancing the books before the 2018 election, that wouldn’t necessarily be a terrible thing. If Ontario can work to get its spending back in line and not continue to add to growing $308-million debt — and even if it could start reducing that debt and the interest it pays on it — there may be opportunities to better fund the programs people need or to find ways to reduce harmful taxes and energy costs. That may be far more useful than some of the projects this government has decided to prioritize.

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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES After 10 years of the County of Prince Edward serving as a chapter partner with Canadian Tire Jumpstart to provide activities for children in financial need,the Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC) took on the role as the dedicated community partner and champion for Jumpstart, beginning March 1.Over the past 10 years, the Picton Jumpstart chapter has supported 1,287 county children to the tune of $128,000.Those interested in donating to Jumpstart can call the Picton Canadian Tire store or the ROC.To apply for Jumpstart funds for children aged 4-18, call 1-844-YES-PLAY, visit jumpstart.canadiantire.ca, visit the ROC office in the Edward Building, or call Lesley Lavender at 613-476-7901 ext. 219. Here, from ROC executive director Darlene Thompson (left) and communications director Lesley Lavender, right, accept the Jumpstart banner from the County’s community development director Wendy Lane, a longtime champion of the program. (Submitted photo)

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n The Picton Collegiate board heard complaints about the exercise of discipline by one of the teachers at the school. The board concluded that as long as the individual in question was employed, it would stand behind her. n The Children’s Aid Society was outspokenly critical about mayor Fred Newman’s involvement in recommending a juvenile court judge without soliciting input from the society about available candidates. n There was a movement among ministers in the province to end the practice of Sunday funerals unless absolutely necessary to keep their focus on regular church services.

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n After extensive debate ,Picton council decided to engage the engineering firm James Proctor and Redfern to prepare sewage system plans to go to tender. The cost for the company’s work was $300,000. n Picton council decided it would hire a recreation director and open the building in Benson Park for recreational purposes. The director would report to a special management committee comprised of councillors and members from service organizations. n A new bylaw allowed service stations to open at 5 a.m. and stay open until 7 p.m. daily and until 9 p.m. Saturdays from May to October.

1976

n Picton councillor Russ Alexander told his peers if he were a tourist, he’d pass right on through town. He was displeased with people leaving bags of garbage out all week and with parking lots that hadn’t properly been cleaned. n Picton firemen accepted a wage agreement that provided increases for the deputy chief, first-class and thirdclass engineers. The agreement also called for a cap on hours, overtime pay and benefit considerations. n Picton council decided to advertise for an animal control position following Mayor Don King’s concerns about animals running loose in town.

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n MPP Gary Fox expressed his frustration that the Glenora ferry service had been shut down due to an Ontario Public Service Employees Union strike action. Fox argued the service should be deemed essential. n MP Lyle Vanclief called the federal budget “comforting” adding it strengthens the health-care and pension systems and continued with deficit reduction measures. He stated the Liberals chose a “steady-as-shegoes” strategy in good times. n After 13 days of the provincial public service strike, no end appeared in site. Both the government and union were still seeking public support.

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Libraries promise to be hives of activity this March Break

The countdown is officially on. March Break is right around the corner.

Whether you’re a kid, parent, teacher or caregiver, you likely have the week of March 14 circled on your calendar. For those who are looking from something to do as well as parents who are seeking ways to keep kids occupied and have some fun in the County… why not hang out at the PEC Library?

Stay-cations are hot right now. Whether you’re planning to hang out in Ameliasburgh, Bloomfield, Milford, Consecon, Wellington or Picton, March Break is the perfect time to revisit your local library branch.

So much more than just awesome books, the PEC Library offers a world of opportunities to step outside your ordinary day-today. You can: n Borrow a dozen fashion magazines. Get the scoop on this season’s coolest prom dresses. n Book time to use the 3D printer. Create your very own personalized cell phone case! n Miss Sandbanks? Play in the sand at the sand table, downstairs in the Picton branch. n Ask Kate MacNaughton about the most popular puppets. Put on a puppet

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show and entertain your friends. n Pick a second language to learn with Mango. You and your kids can learn together. n Plan your summer vacation. Open an atlas, check out our travel resources and use a library computer to research the world! n Borrow a DVD and snuggle in at home for family movie night. n Make some music. Try out a ukulele in the Milford branch. n Meet a friend. Hang out, bring a picnic. n From Paw Patrol to Captain Underpants to graphic novels – all can be found at the library. n Learn how to build a web site. Book a meeting with one of our technology resource centre experts. n Volunteer! Earn your

Come join the fun at the Picton branch Monday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m. Take a fabulous musical adventure to find Marshmallow Island. Meet all the hilarious characters who colour the show with a splash of silly.

This adventure in world music blends multicultural music themes with interactive audience participation!

WORK IN CLAY WITH MICHELLA

Make your name, or a pendant to wear with potter Michella Kaduc on Wednesday, March 16 at 1 a.m. or 11 a.m. (depending on your age) at the Picton branch.

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Work with Krista Dalby of Small Pond Arts Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4

A-PEELING SOUNDS This banana piano is one of several

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p.m. You can write, design and record your own short stop-motion film. Please check out the Prince Edward County Library Kids’ Space on Facebook to see our version!

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Molly the Reading Pig and her rabbit, Silas love a good story. They’ll be around for two Saturdays — March 12 and March 19. Meet this dynamic pig & rabbit duo

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We were quite surprised to see the mayor take to social media to tell us by 7 a.m. the entire arsenal of snow equipment (and it is huge) was on the road.

Isn't that what they are supposed to do? With regard

to their dedication and experience being second to none, we think that is somewhat suspect in our area and reports we have had from County Rd. 13. we along County Rd. 3 do not think so.

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and business values.

Before that jubilation becomes unconfined, let it be remembered that White Pines can and likely will appeal and that there is to be a further hearing on remedies, if any exist, to be proposed by White Pines to deal with the established harm to those species. Nevertheless, it is a remarkable step in the right direction

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and ask Ruth (their person) about living with and raising a reading pig and rabbit. Book a time to read to Molly or Silas. All ages.

Appointments are available for new, reluctant or interested pre-readers.

For more details and a complete listing of March Break events, check out the calendar on www.peclibrary.org, pick up our March newsletter from any of our branches or call Kate MacNaughton at (613) 476-5962.

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Mark your calendar for special March Break events at library branches.

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Tribunal to disallow 27 industrial turbines in South Marysburgh and Athol on the grounds of serious and irreversible harm to two different endangered species should invoke jubilation in the county among those who are concerned with adverse A mix of sun and cloud impacts also on our heritage, our tourism and on property is anticipated with a 30-per-cent chance of snow flurries.

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for which praise is due to APPEC and to its legal counsel, Eric Gillespie and his associates.

At the time of writing, the final decision of the other Environmental Review Tribunal on remedies to deal with the proven harm to endangered Blanding's turtles at Ostrander Point is expected momentarily.

That yribunal, upheld by the Court of Appeal, also found serious and irreversible harm and denied Gilead Power the right to construct several turbines slap bang in a recognized Important Bird Area. In this matter, equivalent plaudits should be made to PECFN and to the same counsel.

Time will tell, but a grand slam for common sense is at

last in the making.

Meanwhile, the judicial review application to the Superior Court of Ontario commenced by CCSAGE Naturally Green, of which I am a director, will continue its natural progress while circumstances beyond its control continue to unfold.

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Ameliasburgh residents concerned over snow removal practices lawns ripped up and erratic driving around mailboxes to make the width up to 96 feet in some places — really not necessary and very dangerous. We have called two people (County foreman and local foreman) to have our

concerns looked at and they have never called back or been in the area to discuss to give "kudos everyone" for doing your job is surprising.

We hope they give kudos next time salary negotiations are on the table.

Also someone tell the mayor that we do not have a County "roads department" any more.

Paul Boyd Prince Edward Ratepayers Association (Ameliasburgh)

Mayor welcomes province’s investment in additional ferry $20 million in budget for Amherst Island vessel

It looks like the province will be supplying a relief vessel for its eastern region ferry services.

The provincial government released its 2016 budget last Thursday with a $20-million sum earmarked for the purchase of a new ferry that will be put into service at Amherst Island.

The ferry is expected to be in place as early as 2018 and

will ensure that there's a backup at all times for the eastern region ferry service.

Mayor Robert Quaiff said the purchase will ensure the county's Glenora Ferry doesn't see a repeat of last year, when the service was forced to use just one vessel through the summer causing long lines and delays.

“If Wolfe Island's ferry is out of service, that ferry will go down there. The same with Amherst Island,” Quaiff said. “That

will free up both of our Glenora ferries and we'll be able to run them at the peak times as normal without going down to one and suffering the same fate we did last year.”

He said keeping the ferry service running without delays or alterations to the service level could be critical for the county's economy — especially considering the low dollar compared to the United States, which could see increased tourism.

“We're going to see an increase in tourism this year, no doubt, from 700,000 to potentially a million or more,” he said.

Quaiff reiterated plans to strike a new committee with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Prince Edward County, Napanee, and Loyalist Township to meet and discuss any upcoming events.

“When there's an event like Maple in the County, when there's an event like Taste, Glenora Ferry and

the workers there will have a heads up to potentially being busier than normal and they'll keep an eye open for that,” he said.

An announcement of the ferry funding on the Loyalist Township website says the current Amherst Island ferry — Frontenac II — will become the backup vessel for the region when the new ferry becomes available.

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Event celebrates benefits of heirloom varieties Project’s proponent wpd Canada to study remedies SEEDS, from page 1

“In the past few years we've reached out to vendors and now people are reaching out to us because it's gotten big enough that they know about us now,� she said.

Kaduc said the event is especially a celebration of heritage seeds. A lot of the seeds bought by gardeners in stores are actually owned by large companies and lack the ability to produce plants that can produce viable seeds themselves. “They genetically modify them or they're hybrids,� she said. “They take two plants and they breed them together so the child of the parent is no longer going to be able to produce the same crop.�

The seeds available on Saturday were the exact opposite, she said. “The seeds businesses

have here today, you can plant the seeds in the spring and when the plant goes to seed in the fall, if you plant those seeds, it will make the exact same plant,� she said. “Which is what seeds are supposed to do.�

She said the heirloom seeds have another added benefit in that they can adapt to the conditions in which they're planted over time.

That includes water conditions, temperature, weather and soil information. “It's evolution in one season,� she said. “Tomato seeds will remember their growing experience so the seeds from a tomato that you harvest in the fall remembers what it was like to grow there and it can adapt so that it grows better for you next year.�

She said that's important information for everyone to

have.

There was one thing that was notably missing Saturday, Kaduc said, and that was Fred Holtz. “Fred Holtz was the one who really started Seedy Saturday Picton,� she said. “He passed away this year and so we were trying to do it without him and he's always been a big force for local food.�

Vendor Johvi Leeck of Beyond the Garden Gate said she made the drive from outside of Ottawa for Seedy Saturday. Her business includes selling more than 150 varieties of seeds as well as homemade jams with a wild edibles twist.

She said there was plenty to like about the Picton event. “Everybody seems genuinely interested,� she said. “Everybody here has very intelligent and well-versed questions.�

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ous and irreversible harm to animal life. Therefore wpd no longer has an REA to stand behind,� APPEC president Orville Walsh said in an email message sent to the group's supporters Friday.

Walsh said the APPEC board would be studying the decision over the weekend and following consultation with legal counsel Eric Gillespie and would have more information to offer this week.

The ERT did not deny the REA on the grounds that the project would harm any other animals including humans, although it did state that the project site was “poorly chosen� from a migratory bird perspective given its proximity to Prince Edward Point Important Bird Area.

One of the other parties in the matter, the approval holder, was also in the process of examining every aspect of the 129-page ruling and would be charting a direction in due time. wpd Canada spokesperson Kevin Surette told the Gazette Monday the company will be sourcing potential remedies. “We're still reviewing the findings of the ERT, but our initial impression is that the tribunal is looking for further mitigation measures related to little brown bats and Blanding's turtles,� Surette said in an e-mail “We'll work with our subject matter experts to determine the appropriate remedy acceptable to both the director and the tribunal.�

A conference call between the parties will be held shortly to determine the next steps in the hearing process.

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turtle as the ERT also found that the upgrading of the municipal roads required for the project to be carried out in the “absence of specific design and mitigation measures, will more likely than not lead to increased annual turtle mortality from vehicle strikes.�

That was in addition to increased opportunities for predators to raid nesting sites and that, ultimately, the death of even a few individual turtles, particularly adult females, above the existing rate of mortality, would be devastating to the local Blanding's Turtle population. “Based on the evidence before it, the Tribunal finds that the upgrading of municipal roads and increased predation at the Project site will, more likely than not, cause serious and irreversible harm to Blanding’s turtle,� explained the ERT. But the verbiage in the ERT's explanation for granting the appeal is giving reason for the Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) reason to be cautiously optimistic and elated.

While the wording regarding the Blanding's turtle uses qualifying language like “more likely than not,� the edict from the ERT regarding the little brown bat is clear in that the proposal made by wpd without mitigation strategies “will cause serious harm� to a species on the cusp of being wiped out. “The tribunal acknowledges that engaging in this wind project in accordance with the REA will cause seri-

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While populations might have numbered more than six million in Ontario at one point, that number has dropped between 90 and 95 per cent and has landed the species on the endangered list.

Experts called to offer opinion during the hearing included Dr. Brockett Fenton who predicted the little brown bat could be extirpated in Ontario by 2020 if this trend continues unabated.

So, as was the case with the derailment of the nine-turbine Ostrander Point project proposed by Gilead Power by Blanding's turtle, another wind project in Prince Edward County has been shelved (at least temporarily) by a native species struggling to survive.

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Elementary curling season draws to finish CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

It was a storybook ending to this year's elementary school bonspiel at the Prince Edward Curling Club last Friday.

Down by two heading into the last rock, the team of Ian Harrison, Nolan Dawson, Nolan Steen, and Case McFarland edged the competition by a point, collecting three points in the final end. The win came against last year's champions.

“That was an amazing end, right down to the last shot,” said former teacher and organizer Doug Bowser.

He said he'd never seen anything like that happen in the three years since he began organizing the elementary level curling program.

“They put the last three rocks right in the four foot to win the game,” he said. “I heard a couple of parents say 'I didn't know curling could be this exciting.'”

A total of eight teams and 32 players hit the sheet for the wrap-up to the elementary season. Bowser said the event also had a good crowd of parents with between 30 and 50 attending through the daylong event.

Awards were presented to the winning team following the tournament. Recognition also went to Annika Hudgin, Mina Hudgin, Alexa Prinzen, and Abby Conley of Sonrise Christian Academy, who were presented the tournament's award for sportsmanship.

“Everybody just had a great time,” he said. “We started at 8:30 and we finished now at about three and I didn't see

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ON THE BUTTON This year’s elementary bonspiel at the Prince Edward Curling Club featured 32 players.At right holding the championship trophy are tournament victors Case McFarland,Nolan Dawson, Nolan Steen, and Ian Harrison. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

any sad faces.”

Bowser said it was great to see the kids not only having fun playing, but also improving their games throughout the year.

“We started at the end of October or the first week of November and a lot of the kids couldn't get the rock past the hogline,” said Bowser. “Now, most of them are able to draw right into the button or into the house — the improvement has just been marvelous.”

He expected maybe half of the curlers playing on Friday to continue to improve their game in the high school league next year.

“This is the first year in 33 years we've had two teams at PECI and seven out of eight of them were Grade 9s,” said Bowser. “The improvement has been great, the enthusiasm is wonderful and the parent co-operation is just fantastic.”

Bowser said 15 volunteers committed time to the league this year with a core of eight

that made it out to every practice. He said that's a commitment — Monday and Wednesday mornings and Tuesday afternoons after school.

“I would just like to emphasize the volunteers — without them, we couldn't do it,” he said.

Those volunteer coaches will continue working on Tuesdays with teams that will be going on to the provincial tournament April 7–10.

“We have five and possibly six teams this year going to Gananoque in the provincial elementary tournament,” Bowser said.

Local teams from Grades 4–8 will join dozens more from schools across the province.

“The kids curl several games in the day and then they have a big dance and pizza dinner,” said Bowser.

A total of 64 teams will compete on 10 sheets of ice throughout the four-day tournament.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: January 5th Heather Wilkinson, 12th Lyndon Johnston, 19th Adam Reynolds, 26th Jim Reeks.

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

YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome! Questions & info 4766557.

TAOIST STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES & CHI KUNG – Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Keep healthy in body, mind & spirit. For more information & to register, call Sherri 242-2096.

CHI KUNG CLASSES IN WELLINGTON – Begins January 13, every other Wednesday, 1:30pm in Wellington.

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YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: Enjoy a gentle yoga with Carrie class Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:45pm. Sponsored by, the Athol Rec Committee. Mats provided. Cost $5. Session runs until March 24.

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

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MARCH 4: PICTON MAKERSPACE LAUNCH – Picton Br Library 4pm. Come meet Kevin the Kissbot, make a banana piano & try some other gadgets. www.peclibrary.org.

MARCH 4: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE – Carrying Place United Church 7pm. All welcome.

MARCH 4: A YEAR IN REVIEW – A Fundraiser for the Pregnancy Crisis Centre of PEC at Emmanuel Baptist Church (2 Corey St. Bloomfield) Coffee & Dessert, 7-9pm. Bring your friends & find out what Really Goes on at “The Centre”.

MARCH 5: SUMMER SPORTS & CAMP REGISTRATION – Is taking place from 9am-2pm at the Picton Town Hall (above the Fire Hall) Soccer, Baseball, Hockey & much more!

MARCH 5: COUNTRY MUSIC ROUNDUP – North Maryburgh Hall 2699 Cty Rd 8 Waupoos, 1pm. Featuring TODD NOLAN & special guest STEVE PITICCO. MARCH 5: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Kariokee by BJ the DJ in the lounge from 1-5pm.

MARCH 5: MOVIE NIGHT – At Wesley United Church in Mountainview (the Church with the Two Spires), near Ameliasburgh. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm showing.

Popcorn & refreshments available. Free will offering. All welcome. Come & join the fun!

MARCH 5: MILLPOND CONCERT MUSIC SERIES – Presents “The Sweet Grass Band” at The H.O.P.E. Centre, 46 King St Picton. The show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $12 each or $20/couple. Guest performances by Gord Youmans & Adrian Boudreau. Refreshments are available. For more information or to reserve seating call David Inch at 922-5279.

MARCH 6: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7-9pm at the Wellington Public Library. All are welcome. Free Admission.

MARCH 7: WOMEN’S NATURAL HEALTH – Q & A for International Women’s Day. All women welcome. A focus on herbal & nutritional approaches to women’s health issues. An opportunity to ask questions anonymously by writing them down & placing them in a Question Box. With herbalist Tamara Segal, Picton Town Hall 7-8:30pm. Info hawthornherbals.com or 476-1830. Free, with donations to Alternatives for Women accepted.

MARCH 8: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon.

MARCH 8: TECH HELP – Milford Br Library 10am.

MARCH 8: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS - All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library.

MARCH 8: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Weekly Tuesdays 4pm-5pm Wellington Br Library.

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

MARCH 9: SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB DINNER & MEETING – 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall.

Catered by Demorestville Women’s Institute. $12/person. Call Peggy before Monday prior to reserve 476-3755.

MARCH 9: LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTERS GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members always welcome. Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Coffee & snacks 6:30pm. Please bring your regular painting supplies.

Info Noreen 475-2005. http://loyalistdecorativepainters.com.

MARCH 10: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

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

MARCH 11: FRIDAY LIVE AT TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES – Indulge! Gluten Free Pasta with Chef Michael Hoy from 1-3pm.

MARCH 12: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Frere Brothers for St. Patty’s Day Celebration 3pm. Soup & bun $3.

MARCH 13: 4th ANNUAL PING PONG TOURNAMENT – All ages, doubles & singles. Balls & paddles provided. Noon at the Athol Town Hall 1685 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. $5 donation at the door includes light lunch.

Come & win the Golden Paddle award! Please pre-register by calling Susan Wallis 476-2554. www.atholreccentre.

MARCH 13: INTRODUCTION TO BODY HARMONY & FLOW WORKSHOPS – Bloomfield Town Hall 12:30pm. Group lessons in which comfortable, easy movements that involve thinking, sensing, moving & imagining are designed around everyday functional actions such as bending, turning, reaching or breathing. Results in improved flexibility, co-ordination & comfort. Suitable for all levels of movement ability. Everyone welcome. This introductory session is free. Additional workshops Mar 20/27 & Apr 3 at $12 each or 3 for $30. Info Pam 393-2407 or http:/creativecollectivewiaprojects.blogspot.ca/ MARCH 15: JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 Noon.

The Salvation Army invites you to join them for a delicious dinner of ham, potatoes, vegetables, dessert & beverage for only $7. Please call in advance to reserve a spot 476-3159.

MARCH 16: ST. PATRICK’S TEA & BAZAAR – Picton United Church, doors open 1:30pm. Cost $7/person.

Homemade Baked Goodies, Chicken Pot Pies, Treasures New & Old. For reservations please contact Jenn 476-3763 or call the Church 476-6050.

MARCH 16: HAM SUPPER – The Cherry Valley W.I. along with the Athol Rec Committee invite you to join us for our infamous ham supper at the Athol community Hall, Cherry Valley at 6pm. A complete meal including dessert all for only $12/adult & $6/under 12. There will also be a “County Product” raffle basket. To guarantee seating, make a reservation by calling Josie at 476-4120.

MARCH 19: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Special Meat Roll Turkey & Hams 2pm.

MARCH 19: MILLPOND MUSIC JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC NIGHT – At The H.O.P.E. Centre, 46 King St Picton 7pm. Featuring Stan Hicks & Shelly Mallen. Also register for open mic. Full catered dinner will be supplied. Cost $20 each for the dinner or $10 for the entertainment only. Dinner seating 6pm. Show seating 7pm. For reservations call Greg Verner 613-970-2047.

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

Take-out available, call 476-6050. (Proceeds to Church outreach programs.)

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

10 MARCH 3, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Ben Quaiff’s Move For Inclusion documentary to debut at Downtown DocFest Saturday JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A Picton native's documentary about a man that made a cross country bike tour to promote inclusion amongst all of society will make its big screen debut at Belleville's Downtown DocFest this weekend.

Ben Quaiff's 45-minute detailing of Nic Foley's crossCanada cycling journey in 2015 is among a host of homegrown submissions playing at the Core Theatre Saturday as part of the homegrown portion of the three day documentary festival.

Move For Inclusion was the name of Foley's journey from

Vancouver to Cape Spear, Nfld. and is also the title of the documentary.

Quaiff met Foley at a wedding where the film maker was serving as a videographer and the former OHL netminder was the emcee.

“We got to know each other a bit but it wasn't until he was speaking at Loyalist College through Celebrate the Hero and talking about a cross Canada tour that I thought about a film project,” Quaiff told the Gazette Tuesday.

A Loyalist College media graduate now working in the school's marketing department, Quaiff had been looking for a local story after con-

necting with DocFest organizer Dug Stevenson who encouraged the County native to be a part of the Homegrown portion of the festival.

The film combines material shot by Quaiff, Go Pro footage from Foley's bike as well as Handi-cam diary submissions created by Foley along the way.

Every day in a different Canadian town, Foley would visit schools, service groups and businesses where he would champion a Canada where everyone was included regardless of exceptionalities.

Central to the story and Foley's striving to make inclusiveness a trait we can all

share in is his daughter Bryn who has Down Syndrome “Having a daughter of my own the same age as Bryn was one of the links Nic and I shared and I imagined myself in his shoes. That's a key reason why I wanted to make this film,” Quaiff explained.

As the tour neared its completion in the Maritimes, Quaiff spent the final week in Newfoundland was present when Foley pulled into Mile Zero and the Terry Fox Memorial at Cape Spear.

“I think that day was extremely gratifying for everyone. For him to finally see it through and for me seeing the last day of filming and shoot-

ing the project,” Quaiff said.

But that was the end of only one stage for the film maker who spent a total of 18 months planning, shooting and editing Move For Inclusion.

“This is by far the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

It's hard not to get lost in a project like this but I tried to stay true to the principles I learned at Loyalist College and lean on those skills,” he said.

As to whether there will be nerves for Quaiff when the silver screen lights up and Move for Inclusion is shown to the audience, he admitted as much.

“Anytime you put yourself out there to the public you have to be open to all forms of

criticism and feedback but I hope the public can sit back and watch an interesting and impactful story of a local who is inspired by events in his own life to make a difference in the world,” Quaiff said.

“The film has a great pace, it hits emotionally, its very action packed, its very humorous in stages and it delivers on all aspects of storytelling to the audience.”

The screening of Move For Inclusion starts at 10 a.m. At the Core Arts & Culture Centre on Pinnacle Street and is part of a slate of 11 local documentaries. For more information on the festival, visit downtowndocfest.ca.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

EMMANUEL Sundays.

Sundays.

Baptist Church

Morning Services. 9am & 11am (full children’s programs).

Evening Bible Study.

Study. 7pm.

Mid-week Mid-week Programs.

Programs.

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St. Philip’s

Mar. 18th. 7pm. Family Move Night - showing: Cinderalla Mar. 24th. 7pm. Value Value of a Soul Film & Concert

3207 County Road 8

Sunday Worship 9:00am 44 St. Philips St. Milford

Sunday Worsip 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philip’s

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

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

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Sunday

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

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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Rev. Charles Morris

Take some time for yourself and come celebrate with us.

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 8:00am Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(Across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection

613-476-3026

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, March 6th Fourth Sunday in Lent at 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

Minister: Janelle Shaw

Lent IV Worship 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, March 6th

Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Wesley-Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship-Demorestville @ 11:00am

Morning Worship 10:30am

Message: The Spiritual Discipline of Witness and Service

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

Lent IV

Sermon: “A New Creation In Christ”

Covenanting Service for Rev. Richard Hamilton 3:30pm.

Warm lunch to follow

Serving the Community for 222 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

All Children welcome at Sunday School Acts 1:6-8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses...”

Women’s Ministry Breakfast - 9:30am Sat. Mar. 19th @ Gus’ Restaurant; special speaker; bring a friend.

Call Leslie - 613-476-2020 for reservations.

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

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Festival will help people gain knowledged of food security programs available in region AWESOME, from page 3

“There’s a saying ‘Not about us without us,’� she said. “I got the idea because we do so many great things in the county in relation to food security, but I kind of felt maybe we weren’t engaging the people affected by food insecurity.�

Renaud said Feast will take the concept employed

by Food Not Bombs to provide free meals to anyone to another level by creating a giant celebration in Benson Park and at Picton Town Hall Aug. 29 that she describes as a big farmer’s market without the need for money.

There will be a chance for people to try free samples of food grown by local producers or prepared by restaurants in the county. For many, Renaud said, it will be an opportunity to taste items they’ve never been able to access. With the samples, there will also be a chance for some of the food programs operating in the area — Fresh For All, the Good Food Box, and even local food banks to offer information about what they offer. “There’s so many programs in the community but people don’t know them or understand them fully,� she said.

That’s especially important with a place like the food banks because there may be a stigma attached to visiting them, but in an envi-

ronment open to everyone, there’s a sense of approachability.

Unlike other local festivals, Renaud said she chose a Monday date because she isn’t particularly concerned with attracting tourists.

Instead, she reasoned many people in the service industry making minimum wage don’t get weekends off.

Also, many restaurants do close on Monday.

A secondary Feast event is being planned for Wellington in January, a difficult time for those living on fixed incomes.

Renaud said there will be educational workshops at the festival, but instead of a chef explaining how to cook a fancy meal, for example, they’ll be geared at parents sharing successful lunch ideas with one another, or brainstorming sessions about how to feed people on a set budget.

The Awesome funding will go to providing recyclable, compostable food containers for the sampling, advertising, and possibly gift cards from local grocery stores to be handed out in draws.

Renaud believes the festival may break new ground. “In my research, I could not find anywhere that has a free food festival. It’s possibly not only a first for the county, but maybe in the world. I’m so looking forward to it.�

A former Awesome

trustee herself, Renaud said she found it a nerve-wracking experience to get up in front of a room full of people — about 80 by Zimmerman’s count — but she found the people were supportive and the trustees helped presenters feel comfortable.

Both Renaud and Colson said they appreciated the chance to network with the audience and the other presenters and they indicated there may be some opportunities where ideas overlap.

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The other presenters included Krysten Cooper, who championed a cookbook project that would spotlight county creatives and raise money to purchase Good Food Boxes; Katie Worobeck with Cookery Rookery, a series of crockpot cooking workshops; and Bree Seeley with Black Walnuts Unlimited, a co-operative dedicated to raising awareness for the black walnut tree variety and the use of its fruit and sap. “They were all good proj-

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He encouraged those who weren’t successful to consider applying for Awesome’s next intake May 1.

Applications are available online at www.awesomepec.com. Unlike this grant, Zimmerman said there is no theme for the next grants.

Given the success of the partnership with Slow Food

The County, he said Awesome trustees would consider new partnerships to leverage more funding for community-minded endeavours but said nothing was firm.

He also stressed that people shouldn’t wait in hopes those partnerships will produce larger grants because they, too, could have a specific area of focus that might eliminate projects. “By waiting, they could shoot themselves in the foot,� he said.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Picton Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 2 Ross Street (above Fire Hall), Picton 9 am to noon How can you attract attention, drive leads and convert those leads to sales, given a limited budget and few resources?

Volunteer Recognition

Join Stephen Bishop, President of Black Tuck Business Solutions and former Mitel Vice President of Global Marketing for an informal morning of discussion of the following:

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“Stephen guides listeners towards clarity as young business ideas are shaped. His enthusiasm for the entrepreneurial ride is infectious. Insights from his career are formidable. The message is clear: There are amazing resources and powerful tools within our reach.� – Bree Seeley, County Yum Club “Stephen Beamish was great! I learned that you have to differentiate your brand and demonstrate how you are solving problems for your customers. I will use this insight to highlight that because my products are made with natural ingredients, preservative free, and with no or little sugar, you are now free to enjoy delicious, unique products that are good for you!� – Nan Keenan, County Fare

REGISTRATION REQUIRED No charge to attend Seating is limited Contact: Grace Nyman, Community Development Coordinator gnyman@pecounty.on.ca 613.476.2148 X255

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The Picton Gazette Beware of telephone scammers saying the represent CRA

MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN THE MUSIC OF

JOE COCKER & LEON RUSSELL

Saturday March

19 2016

Regent Theatre, Picton • 8 pm 224 Main Street Picton ON Lance Andersons Canadian Blues All-Stars: Chuck Jackson, Danny Brooks.

Matt Weidinger, Quisha Wint, Cheryl Lescomb...

PLUS – TWO drummers, percussion, horns, keys – 14 musicians!

Tickets: $42.50 www.theregenttheatre.org 613 476-8416

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CRA is asking Canadians to beware—these calls are fraudulent and could result in identity and financial theft.

Some recent telephone scams involve threatening taxpayers or using aggressive and forceful language to scare them into paying fictitious debt to the CRA. Victims receive a phone call from a person claiming to work for the CRA and saying that taxes are owed. The caller requests immediate payment by credit card or convinces the victims to purchase a prepaid credit card and to call back immediately with the information.

The taxpayer is often threatened with court charges, jail or deportation.

If you get such a call, hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. CRA states that these types of communication are not from the CRA. When the CRA calls you, it has established procedures in place to make sure your personal information is protected.

If you want to confirm the authenticity of a CRA telephone number, call the CRA by using the numbers on its telephone numbers page. The number for business-related calls is 1-800-959-5525. The number for calls about individual concerns is 1-800-959-8281.

To help you identify possible scams, CRA suggests that you use the following guidelines. The CRA never requests

phone number?; am I confident I know who is asking for the information?

The CRA has strong practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayer information. The confidence and trust that individuals and businesses have in the CRA is a cornerstone of Canada's tax system.

For more information about the security of taxpayer information and other examples of fraudulent communications, go to www.cra.gc.ca/security.

For information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at www.antifraudcentre-centreDebbie or toll free at 1MacDonald Moynes antifraude.ca 888-495-8501. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud prepaid credit cards; never or have given personal or asks for information about financial information unwityour passport, health card, or tingly, contact the police. driver's licence; never shares your taxpayer information INCOME TAX with another person, unless FOR SENIORS you have provided the appropriate authorization; and never leaves personal infor- Community Care volunteers mation on your answering will complete income tax machine or asks you to leave a returns for seniors who live in message containing your per- Prince Edward County. If you sonal information on an are a senior 60-plus whose single income is $30,000 or lower answering machine.

When in doubt, ask your- or whose household income is self the following: is there a $40,000 or lower, you may be reason that the CRA may be eligible for the program.

Volunteers have been calling? Do I have a tax balance outstanding?; is the requester trained by Canada Revenue asking for information I would Agency to complete Income not include with my tax Tax Returns for eligible return?; is the requester asking clients. There is no charge, for information I know the donations are accepted. Home CRA already has on file for visits can be arranged for senme?; how did the requester get iors who are shut-in. For informy e-mail address or tele- mation call 613-476-7493.

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Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage

98 Main Street, Picton, ON

Custom built, open concept home, set on 2 acres in a private setting, minutes to Picton. This home has wonderful windows, vaulted ceilings offering lots of light. Propane fireplace in the living room with doors opening to a deck for those summer barbecues. Beautiful jatoba floors to withstand the use that they will probably see as this home was designed to entertain. Spacious master bedroom with ensuite and walk in his and her closets. Carport attached to the house and detached garage with insulated office space and high scissor trusses. This fenced property has a circular drive, flagstone walkway which leads you to a covered porch and a spacious foyer to greet you. $472,000 MLS 550850133

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

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PICTON LANDMARK - CLARAMOUNT INN Big or small - I sell them all.

Call Herb for your free property assessment.

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

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

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613-476-5900

NOT MANY AROUND LIKE THIS ONE...

MAIN ST., WELLINGTON CORE COMMERCIAL Approx 1800 sq ft commercial space plus 2 bedrm apt. Corner of Wharf & Main, close to all amenities. Municipal sewer & water. Walking distance to Drake Devonshire, East & Main & Stache. Put your business in here, you have all the traffic. Asking $425,000 MLS® QR21505585 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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THIS WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES KRISTEN RUTGERS (PLIWISCHKIES) (PLIWISCHKIES)

Sales Rep

cell 613-848-4403

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 1 LAKE STREET PICTON 613-476-5900

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• An agent with 30 years of real estate experience • An agent who is available 7 days a week 360 days a year.

• A member of the Remax Hall of Fame Club since 2008

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

69 MAPLEHURST CRESENT, WELLINGTON This upgraded two bedroom and den bungalow offers the space and extras you need to transition or down size into comfortable living.The master overlooks the golf course, includes tiled ensuite plus walk in closet, free standing gas stove in great room, family size kitchen and large east deck for view of wildlife and golf course. Offered at $349,900 with spring possession.

CLIFF DELEON,

Sales Rep

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

Million $$$ Unobstructed, Breathtaking Views of Adolphus Reach

• A member of the Remax Platinum Club recognizing sales of over 10 million dollars in one year • Easy going, but a tough negotiator • Strong community involvement supporting PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation; Regent Theater; ESSROC Centre; 99.3 County FM; Sick Kids Hospital (Children's Miracle Network); Tennis Court revitalization

Remax is the #1 brand in Real Estate.

We sell 1 in 3 homes across Canada

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NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES

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

476-7893

6 Talbot Street, Picton

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Otto Buikema

Off: 613-476-3144 Fax: 613-476-2562 Cell: 613-967-9319 981 Cty Rd 8, Picton

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2 charming buildings one 3 bedroom bungalow 2 baths, Huge Master with Walkout, charming 2 bedroom cottage, one 4pc bath, freshly updated, full boat house storage, 12 foot dock, 70 feet of sparkling shoreline. Income potential. Home is surrounded by wineries, breweries and vineyards. A very unique property, ideas are endless.

Beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. For more info on this listing please call Helen.

Helen K. Donald iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage

Office: 1-877-306-4776 Cell: 416-807-5200 Email: helenkdonald@yahoo.com

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Home of the Week Plan No. SHSW002737

GREAT FOR A LAKE VIEW

A wall of windows in the back of this lovely home makes it especially good for a lot that backs up to a lake. Inside, the layout is relaxed andopen, with a see-through fireplace at the center. There’s plenty of room for sitting and preparing food at the kitchen’s large island. The owner’ssuite is easy to access on this level and offers a large comfortable bathroom and a walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find two more bedrooms anda full bath. Need more room?

There’s plenty of bonus space above the garage.

First Floor: 1,196 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 513 sq. ft.

Total: 1,709 sq. ft.

Bonus Space: 342 sq. ft.

For more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, twostorey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans.

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1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

613-849-8864

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Colin Henden Sales Rep

613-922-2251

colinhenden@remax.net

Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

tony@remaxpec.ca

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

GLENORA ROAD - Custom built, all brick bungalow with town water. Offers 2,000 sq. ft. of living space on main floor with an additional 1,500 sq. ft. on lower level, 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen, single-car garage and breezeway. Situated on a large country lot with private back yard. $325,000 MLS 550740150

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

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

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

Ron Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

116 Richardson Rd $100,000 MLS 550430129

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

Christine Henden Broker

613-922-2251

christinehenden@remax.net

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

177 Brewers Rd $210,000 MLS 550800066

PICTON - Featured on the TV show 'LOVE IT or LIST IT' !! This quintessential Victorian home is located in a prime neighbourhood of century homes just a couple of blocks from downtown. Features beautiful original character along with many updates, 4 bedrooms, formal living room, formal dining room, office/den, kitchen and family room with walk out to a private, fenced yard. $410,000 MLS 550610055

50 Belleville St $259,900 MLS 550320074

PICTON BAY - Private, 2-acre treed property with 200 ft. of shore. Custom-built brick home with main-floor bedroom, finished upper & lower levels. $1,200,000 MLS QR21506448

NEW LISTING

Colleen Green Sales Rep

613-476-6553

colleen.green@sympatico.ca

Veronica Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

22 acre parcel of soft and hardwood bush on St. Ola Road just south of Bancroft. $59,000 MLS 401010204

4 Maitland St $205,000 MLS 550730094

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

774 Cty Rd 1 $239,000 MLS 550560097

1002 Ridge Rd $399,900 MLS QR21507291

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The Picton Gazette

Chris Kapches LLB President and CEO, is pleased to announce the 2015 Award Winners for their outstanding sales performance!

Gail Forcht

Chairman’s Award

Monica Klingenberg Chairman’s Award

Sam Simone

Shannon Warr-Hunter

Chairman’s Award

Chairman’s Award

Lori Slik

Mark Davis

Vice Chairman’s Award

President’s Award

Darlene Eldridge

President’s Award

Rob Plomer

Kate Vader

President’s Award

President’s Award

Jim Wait

President’s Award

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Chairman’s Award

Laurie Gruer

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

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

A bungalow offering one level living in an area that has so much to offer close by.

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

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

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

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

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

Perfect in-town living. 2 bedrooms and renovated full bath. Upgraded wiring, drywall and plumbing in 2014. High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace. Character and charm in the mouldings and baseboards. Newer windows. Large country kitchen with side entry and back room for storage or potential space for a second bath/laundry. Covered front verandah offers a lovely spot to enjoy coffee in the morning or entertain friends.

Private backyard has nice perennial gardens, a pond, a new board and batten storage shed and bonus side drive off Church Street to park your RV or boat! Only a few minutes walk to the Picton Harbour, Main Street shops, restaurants and schools. Great starter home. $199,000 MLS 550680087 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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

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

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

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

Great downtown building with fabulous visible retail space plus income from 7 apartments. Off street parking for tenants. Double front windows for merchandising. Busy foot traffic on `The sunny side of the street`. Proven location for a successful retail business (25+ years). Apartments: 6 one-bedroom units, 1-two bedroom unit plus large retail storefront with full lower level. Tenants pay own utilities except water/sewer. Building has new roof and newer propane furnace for retail space. $645,000 MLS 550620004 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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

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www.monicaklingenberg.com

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

www.lauriegruer.com

Darlene Eldridge Broker

www.countyteam.com

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL www.ShannonandKen.com

Gail Forcht Broker

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

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

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

www.homeinthecounty.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

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

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

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

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

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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An incredible opportunity to own four unique properties situated on one parcel of land overlooking Picton Bay. This could well serve as a fabulous investment for rental property or simply to own some of the County`s best waterfront. The 155 feet of shoreline allows for boating, fishing and swimming with access to the dock and boat-house. The main house includes an in-law suite, each offering two bedrooms.

Two other residences adorn the property - one with two bedrooms, the other with one. An additional garage/Bunkie completes this offering. These are four-season homes with year-round rental potential. An absolutely rare find! $899,000 55072007144 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.countyteam.com

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

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

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL www.monicaklingenberg.com

Darlene Eldridge Broker

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

Gail Forcht Broker

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

www.lauriegruer.com

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

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

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

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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

Elizabeth Crombie* Tracey Dickson* Suzanne White* *Realtor®

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WATERFRONT CRESSY BAYSIDE $284,900 A great opportunity to secure a private and beautiful lot which to build your dream cottage or permanent home on the `Cove`! 2.97 acres and 310` of waterfront is certainly a find in `The County`. MLS®QR21506739

WATERFRONT PRINYERS COVE WATERFRONT $199,900 Escape to your own private prime point of waterfront with 145 ft of excellent shoreline. Enjoy swimming, fishing & boating!

MLS®2110830

www.pictonhomes.com elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca

WATERFRONT A CABIN BY THE WATER $375,000 This 8.5 acre property has 1,374 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Single lane road to water with 3 season cabin with hydro & propane.

MLS®QR21500662

WATERFRONT COUNTRY RETREAT $798,000 Canadiana style Century home that offers room for the family or as a B & B. 23.9 acres with over 600 feet of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Large hip barn. MLS®550870066

WATERFRONT RELAXED LIVING $374,900 At the end of Ways Landing Road waterfront home with amazing waterviews. Surrounded by nature with steps down to water. MLS®QR21407592

EDGE OF TOWN $269,900 Split level 3 bedroom 2 bath home with gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and open concept kitchen/dining and living area.

MLS®QR21503354

WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT $325,000 Original Mary Street school with great bones. 3 car garage, back yard opens to park.

MLS®2117594

SHEBA`S ISLAND $242,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks. An architect`s delight.

Among lovely homes. MLS®QR21405733

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We will be attending the 2016 Spring Cottage Life Show in Toronto to promote our properties to over 30,000 visitors

April 1-3, 2016 at The International Centre, Toronto Quinte Ltd., Brokerage

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COLIN HENDEN

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

colinhenden@remax.net

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Sales Rep.

Sales Rep.

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

613-399-5900

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24. Put on __ 25. Type of dough 26. Blushed 30. Celestial object 31. Point __ National Seashore 32. Purplish red 33. Towards the mouth or oral region 34 Portuguese musical genre 35. Steals 38. Acts insincerely

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CHRISTINE HENDEN Broker

christinehenden@remax.net

613-922-2251

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Huntsville edges Peewee Kings in first two semifinal games JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Kerr Construction Peewee BB Kings returned home to Prince Edward County last weekend with the knowledge they can skate and play with their opponent in the 2016 OMHA semifinals.

But that was all they came home from Huntsville with as the Junior Otters took Games 1 and 2 of the provincial semifinals both by a single-goal margin.

The Kings best chance to steal a game in cottage country might have came in

Game 1.

Spencer Haennel scored just 25 seconds in to stake the Kings to an early 1-0 lead.

After the Otters tied it up, the Kings took a two goal lead thanks to breakaway goals from Ross Maycock and Justin Crowe.

With the Kings up 3-1, the Otters chipped away in the latter part of the second and scored a goal to move to within one.

In the third, the Otters would score on a point blast to tie it at 3-3 despite continued pressure in the Huntsville zone. The hosts

would complete the comeback with 1:25 to go in the third to take the game 4-3.

In Game 2, the Otters would score first but a Crowe goal in the second squared the affair at 1-1.

The Otters would again move in front with about eight minutes left in the final frame to make it 2-1.

The Kings would get a

couple of breakaways in the final minute of the game but couldn't find a hole in the Huntsville netminder.

The Kings host Game Three of the series on Friday evening in Picton. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

If the Kings win or tie, Game 4 would be on Saturday in Picton at 12:30 p.m.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROOFING

Allen’s Family Roofing & Contracting Specializing In Leak Repair & Flat Rubber ~ Shingles ~ Steel Roofs ~ Skylight • Decks • Siding • Soffit • Fascia • Small Renos Mike Allen allencarrie182@gmail.com

613-393-3924

The Picton Gazette

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Cowan Roofing General Construction Renovations Additions Concrete Siding

Terry Cowan 613-476-2525

PLUMBING / HEATING / CONSTRUCTION

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NO MORE STAINING! • PATIO DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALS • CUSTOM FIREPLACE FINISHING • NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN • ALL INTERIOR JOBS ARE MY SPECIALTY

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CARPENTRY

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• Fine Finish Carpentry • Interior/Exterior Renovations & Painting • Custom Trim & Mouldings • Decking • Replacement Siding, Windows and Doors

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

4003 County Rd. 9 Napanee, Ontario K7R 3K8

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

14 Elizabeth Street Picton 613-645-2311

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613-813-4147 613-476-6940

Locally owned & operated

613-476-9962

APPLIANCE REPAIR

COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE

476-5388

After hours call 399-2504

PROPANE

THE PROPANE PEOPLE SINCE 1937

Propane for Farm, Home & Industry, Automotive, Conversions, Parts, Service

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

Harold Gerow

Highway #2 Just East of Brighton

Tel. (613) 475-2414

Call

613-476-4053

nty 35+ YEAR’S EXPERIENCE Licensed & Fully Insured

WE DO EVERYTHING OUTDOORS • Maintenance • Brick & Stone • Design & Install • De-Thatching • Ponds & Water Features • Plantings • Mulch • Trimming • Lawn Care

613.885.1307

Smaller Property Snowblowing!

CHERRY VALLEY

476-2653

CERTIFIED MEMBER OF READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

WINTER HEAT

Crushed Gravel - Screenings - Septic Stone - Sand Fill Screened Masonry, Concrete & Filter Media Sand Portland, Masonry Type “N” & “S” Cement • Cement Blocks & Brick Poured Walls & Floor Finishing Available Excavator - Backhoe - Dozer Rentals • Septic System Installations ~ SERVICES OF A.C.I. TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE ~ “Providing quality products & service since 1947”

EXCAVATING

1-877-544-3335 613-544-3335

Construction Co. Septic Systems Trucking Excavators Dozer & Skid Steer Grading Gravel-Sand-Top Soil

613.920.3178 613.476.1187

24 Hour Emergency Service

ROOFING

Skilled Labourer bScrap Steel Removal b

613.391.8441

SMALL JOB HANDYMAN SMALL JOBS

• Experienced • Reliable • Punctual • Courteous

Call Shane Eagen R 613-476-6078 C 613-848-5115 Senior helping Seniors

HANDY MAN

Goheen

Is your “honey-do” list out of control?

All minor repairs inside and out.

Unavailable until March 10th.

Please call for appt. after March 11th.

CALL JIM M. cell: 343-263-0656

M-CO

CONTRACTOR GENERAL CONTRACTING

SERVING: Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Bulk Markets • Small cylinder exchange program

MP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Snowplowing • Salt & Sanding • Snowblowing Commercial & Residential

READY MIX CONCRETE

PROPANE

Creative Solutions, Built to Endure, Green Approach

La Montagne Masonry Contractor

C.B. FENNELL LTD.

PROPANE SUPPLIER

• Natural Stone • Brick • Block • New Construction, Restoration, Renovation • High Efficiency Masonry Heaters & Wood Burning Bake Ovens

Call Lawrence 613-476-4187

CONCRETE

Gerow Propane Ltd.

MASONRY CONTRACTOR

SNOW BLOWING

COMPUTERS

• Retaining Walls • Septic Systems • Backhoe & Dozer Work • Mini Excavator • Trucking • Topsoil • Mulch • Gravel

SNOW REMOVAL

McCann Heating & Cooling

RYTE GUYS COMPUTERS

Full Disposal Roofing Materials, Remodeling Debris & Garbage Multiple Bin Sizes

DAVE HOEKSTRA

E veryth ing fo r th e ho me ...fro m The C as tle

Hennessy

NOW OFFERING DISPOSAL SERVICES

• Refrigerators • Freezers • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Ranges (No Mileage Charge) • All Work Guaranteed

56 MAIN ST. PICTON PHONE: 613-476-2446 FAX: 613-476-5272

CONTRACTOR

EXCAVATING

DISPOSAL

Unit #1 - 1525 John Counter Blvd.

Kingston

PAINTING

PAINT GUY Robert Cole

613.399.2896

New & Renovated Home Painting HEATING

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

County’s Largest Fireplace Showroom

124 Main St., Picton

613.476.9259

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

WILL BUILD GARAGES, DECKS AND SMALL HOMES

Call Mandy or Jamie Home: 613-476-6960 Cell: 613-503-0266

mcogeneralcontracting@gmail.com

PAINT TECH PAINTERS

PAINTING & DECORATING

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WALLPAPERING

Todd Gilbert

476-2115 PAINTING

Wayne Cronk Painting Wayne Cronk Painting

Brush & Roller • Airless Spraying Barns & Commercial Building Interior & Exterior Houses Roof Replacement & Repair Bucket Truck Service General Maintenance Sandblasting • Parking Lot Striping Prompt Service • Free Estimates

613-476-5863 20 Years Serving Prince Edward County

OLDE TYME HEATING

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

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

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

ARTICLES FOR SALE

ATV’S, SNOwMObILES. ATV’S , SNOwMObILES. The snow is coming.... repair/replace seat covers before the season starts.Call Weldon 613-885-6871.

CONTAINERS, 20 FT, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications. Ingenious Storage, 199 Richmond Boulevard, 613-354-8744.

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

613-393-9993 888-905-9993

GALVANIZED SAP buckets for sale. Call Larry, 613-377-6440.

SEASONED FIREwOOD- cut/split and delivered 613-885-3171.

SPLIT SEASONED Maple body wood, $275 guaranteed cord, $300 delivered. Also Chainsaw sharpening $5 each. Phone Paul 613-476-7326

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES

ASK US ABOUT THE NEW

EDGE 2016 SAVINGS UP TO $500 Call for more information Your local DEALER

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613

ANTIqUES

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

25 years experience. 613-847-3159.

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

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

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

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287

CARS AND TRUCKS

AUTO PARTS, new and used auto parts, tires. Napanee Auto Recycling Inc. Call Dan, 613-354-3838.

GREAT VEHICLES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

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

FOR RENT

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

613-476-8052.

1 1/2 bEDROOM, ground floor apartment,garden area, living room, dining room, kitchen open concept, fridge/stove/laundry facilities, all utilities included $885, available immediately.Phone 613-476-1529.

2 bEDROOM house in Picton, large yard in quiet neighbourhood. Looking for long term tenant, references required. $1100 monthly plus first and last. Available April 1. Please call 613-827-5252 or 613-645-2151.

2 bEDROOM HOUSE, centrally located between Belleville and Picton, no pets, $700mo. plus utilities. first/last/references to apply call.

613-813-4582.

2 bEDROOM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613476-3666.

3 bEDROOM house,12 Lake St. $1000/mo, first/last/references, available April 1st 613-476-4332.

CLEAN AND sunny duplex on the harbour, one large and 2 small bedrooms. Fridge & stove included.

Rent negotiable. Available April 1st.

Credit check & references required. mypictonhouse@gmail.com FAIRwAY APARTMENTS, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $995 all inclusive First, last and references required. Call 613-438-1611 NEw NEwLY renovated lower-level flat, 2 blocks from Picton Main Street. Beautiful, open concept kitchen/dining,living room with quartz counters, stainless dishwasher, fridge, stove, and convection microwave. Separate entrance with French doors, large windows above grade. Two bedrooms with large closets. Linen closet. Double walk-in shower. Washer and dryer.

1 parking space. Includes water. Hydro and gas extra. Utility bills will be very low due to new insulation, new windows, and state of the art, high efficiency gas-fired hot-water heating system. First and last rent required, and references. $1,100 per month, call 613-849-4536.

NEwLY RENOVATED main floor flat 2 blocks from Main Street Picton. Open concept kitchen/dining room with quartz counters, stainless dishwasher, fridge, stove and convection microwave. Pantry. Large, bright living-room. Two bedrooms, large closets. Double walk-in shower. Linen closet. Laundry room/mud room with washer and dryer, utility sink, and exit to deck.

Front deck. 2 parking spaces. Includes water. Hydro and gas extra.

Utility bills will be very low due to new insulation, new windows, and state of the art, high efficiency gasfired hot-water heating system. First and last rent required, and references. $1,500 per month, call 613849-4536

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DEATHS, OBITUARIES - $23.00, with Picture $33.00; FOUND - No charge Box Replies $6.00; EXTRA $1.50 charge for billed ads. EXTRA $5.00 charge for a HEADING COMBINATION RATES available for The Picton Gazette and The Napanee Beaver

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

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

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

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

EMPLOYMENT wANTED

bUSINESS SERVICE

COMING EVENT

PICTON IRON & METAL

RODGER ANDERSON

St. Patrick’s Tea & Bazaar

(previously Harrison’s Auto Wreckers)

TOP PRICES PAID!

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

Have a question...

276 County Road 25

613-476-2979

ExCAVATING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

(10 Minutes from Picton)

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

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

Call for pick up

613-476-1621

bURROwS RENOVATIONS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613471-0036 SHEILA bRUSHEY Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.

Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613393-5021.

PETS

GENTLE TOUCH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. wINSTEAD DOGS – Training & Boarding, Bloomfield. Reliable, experienced and trusted care for your dog. Dog Training group classes or private lessons available. 613-3932729 www.winsteaddogs.com

wANTED

MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wANTED STANDING Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

wANTED TO bUY WILL Buy Scrap

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

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

HELP wANTED

Join the Subway team in a fun, fast paced environment.

Competitive wages.

Experience an asset but not a must.

Drop resume to 166 Main Street Picton.

HELP wANTED

CERTIFIED PSw accepting clients.

10 years experience specializing in personal home care, respite, meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping. Respectfully Yours, T. Conners, 613-743-2010 SEASONAL FARM Labourer, May to November 2016. Duties include planting, weeding, harvesting and heavy lifting. Full time 6 days a week. Must have own transportation. Wage $11.25 per hour. Send resume to bsvader@gmail.com.

TAxI DRIVERS wanted for day and night shifts. Also looking for 2 drivers with F license. Must be clean, knowledge of the County and have a good abstract. Call 613-476-5863.

VEGETAbLE FARM wORKER: Duties include hand weeding and harvesting. Physically demanding.

Repetitive tasks, kneeling, bending, walking, heavy lifting. Working under pressure in all weather conditions. Email resume gifarms@outlook.com VINEYARD FARM Worker. Experienced vineyard worker required for Closson Chase Vineyards. Duties include crop maintenance to end of harvest from mid May to end of October. Applicant needs to be familiar with equipment, be self-motivated, responsible and have a high school diploma. Please fax resumes to 613-399-1618. wANTED TAxI DRIVERS. Daytime and nighttime, clean driving record.

Apply Terry’s Taxi, 708 Hwy 49, Picton.

bUSINESS SERVICES

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

613-476-3757

Pellet Stoves Service Maintenance

613-476-7214

Myatt’s Heating

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

SPECIAL NOTICES Join Us

Pregnancy Crisis Centre of PEC "A Year in Review" Fundraiser Friday, March 4, 2016, 7 - 9 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church 240 Main Street, Bloomfield Coffee and Dessert served No Cost - Donation Only Athol Recreation Comittee presents 4th ANNUAL

PING PONG TOURNAMENT

SUNDAY MARCH 13 Starts 12 noon Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley ALL AGES wELCOME! Singles & Doubles • Play or come and watch Paddles + Balls Provided • Light Lunch Provided! $5 donation at door

PRE-REGISTER PLEASE: Call Susan 613-476-2554 or susanwallis@kos.net visit www.atholreccentre.com

Picton United Church Wed. March 16th 1:30pm $7/person Homemade Baked Goodies Delicious Chicken Pot Pies Treasures New & Old

Reservations Jen 613-476-3763 Take Out Available 613-476-6050

CARD OF THANKS

I would like to thank all my family and friends who recently made my ninetieth birthday such a special occasion for me. A special thank you to the ladies of the Mission and Service Committee of Picton United Church, who catered for the party.

Thank you to all those who sent birthday greetings and gifts. Another special occasion to mark my birthday was a fish fry hosted by Bob Broad and Sharon Whattam. a big thank you, Bob and Sharon. Muriel Brand.

MEMORIAM

bRUCE, In loving memory of a dear Mom, Nanny, GG Nelda Bruce, November 29, 1941-March 6, 2014.

Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

Lynn, Val, Paul, Lisa, and families.

In Memory of

YARD SALE

The house at 94 Water Road is Sold The Brisleys are selling the contents

Saturday, March 5th starting at 9am snowdate Sunday, March 6th Furniture, chairs, candlestands, tables, blanket boxes, textiles, quilts, vintage clothing, paintings, prints, watercolours, mirrors and wicker, dishes, collectibles, baskets, Chown & Cunningham (Kingston) school house stove.

For more information phone 613-476-6866 evenings.

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MEMORIAMS

BRUCE, In loving memory of a dear Mom, Nelda Bruce, November 29, 1941-March 6, 2014.

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mom’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while, Because remembering her is easy, I do it everyday, But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Love Lisa FRANKLIN- In loving memory of my parents Arthur, March 7, 1991 and Lovina, September 14, 1995.

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year No longer in our lives to share But in our thoughts you are always there.

Loved and missed by daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Ralph.

In Loving Memory

Carole McDermaid

March 4, 2014 Though your smile is gone forever, Your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed by Bud, Janet Lee, Paul, Pam, Burton, Brodie, Angela, Bradley, Kylee, Ayla & Ronan

Madeline Mulkeen

April 13, 1946 - March 4, 2015 Lovingly remembered by her partner Terry Graham and her son Ivan.

Cherished by her sister Annette and brother-in-law Stuart .

Still in the hearts of fellow volunteers at Hospice PEC and the Glenora United Church Family.

In Memoriam

Kay Alice Slaughter

June 8, 1931- February 22, 2015 It is a year ago since our beloved English rose died suddenly on Big Island, peacefully in her sleep.

She is remembered lovingly by those who knew her and she is greatly missed by both family and friends. Kay made people laugh with her sharp witty observations of life and she generously shared her sage advice to those who cared to ask for it.

She loved to sing and her beautiful voice was heard throughout her lifetime in community song groups and church choirs so it is expected that she now sings among the angels.

DEATHS

HEAD, Gordon George

Peacefully at his home in St. Catharines, ON. Gordon Head formerly of Picton, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late MaryLou. Dear father of Cindy Embury of St. Catharines, Debbie Dionne (Larry) of Thorold and Gordon of St.Catharines. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Cory, Heath and Cheyenne and his great grandchildren Hudson and Winter. Mr. Head rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral service was held in the chapel Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Richard Hamilton officiated. Friends visited with the family at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.Entombment with spring interment in Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

SMITH, James Leonard

LESKIE, Bronwen Alice

At Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday February 22nd, 2016.

Bronwen Leskie, of Cherry Valley at the age of 36. Loving mother of Dedrick and Lillian.

Dear wife of the late Henry Hoekstra. Special companion of Richard Aulthouse.

Loving daughter of Victoria Leskie (Bob) and Allan Leskie (Trish). Dear sister of Daniel. Dear daughter-inlaw of Dick and Sharon Hoekstra.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Picton United Church on Saturday February 27th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Richard Hamilton to officiate. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to a trust fund for Dedrick and Lillian would be appreciated. (Cheques made payable to Allan Leskie) Friends may visit with the family on Saturday at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

RIDEOUT, Alfred

It is with a heavy heart and a profound sense of sadness that we announce the sudden death of Alfred Allan Rideout at his home in Kingston on Friday, February 26th, 2016. Al leaves behind his sons Corey (Paula) of Wellington; Chad of Chilliwick, B.C.; grandchildren Kassidy, Josie, Livvy, Carly, Braden and Joshua.

Survived by sisters, Yvonne Murray, Kelowna, B.C.; Clarice Davis, Picton, Audrey (Michael) Bye, Wellington. Predeceased by his mother, Mary Rideout and sister Joan Docken. Al will be remembered by Scott Simms, his many nephews and nieces as well as his friends in Kingston and Newfoundland. As per Al’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated by the family. (www.kidney.ca) Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

ROLSTON, Bob

passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday, February 24tt, 2016.

Bob Rolston in his 93rd year.

Loving husband of the late Joyce Rolston. Dear father of Suzanne (Hendrik) Meulenaar, Nancy (Stewart) Sereda, Rhonda (Brian) Miller and his daughter-in-law Jan Nightingale. Fondly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his sons Bobby, David and John Rolston. Bob was active in the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He will be sadly missed by his community and friends. Friends called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Friday, February 26th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church on Saturday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m.

Reverend David Smith officiated.

Spring Interment Wellington Cemetery Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

of Dunnville passed away peacefully at home. He will be sadly missed by his wife Debroah, children Dawn (Clinton Martin), Rena (Dalton) Desriviere, Jason and 6 grandchildren. Also by parents Leonard and Noreen Smith, mother-in-law Darlene Goodchild and Andre Cote, siblings Don (Cheryl), Nancy, Andy and Peggy. Rest in Peace.

Celebration of Life at Hillier Hall April 3 from 1-4pm.

DEATHS

The Picton Gazette HELP WANTED

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

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

OFFICIAL NOTICES

TENDER FOR PICK UP TRUCK Quinte Conservation is currently seeking to purchase either a new 2015/ 2016, or low mileage used, ½ ton, four-wheel drive, four-door pick-up truck, preferred colour white.

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Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below located at HJ McFarland Memorial Home.

Registered Nurse (2 - Part-Time) • BScN preferred with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario • Per the ONA Collective agreement the current starting salary is $31.02/hr plus 13% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation Registered Practical Nurse (1 – Part-time) • Post-secondary education in the designated nursing field with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario • Per the Unifor Local 8300 Collective agreement the current salary is $24.84 – $25.78/hr plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation • Dietary Aide (1 – Part-time, 1 – Temporary Part-time) • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with a Food Handler’s Certificate and successful completion or enrolment in a Food Service Worker Program • Per the Unifor Local 8300 Collective agreement the current salary is $19.00 – $19.83/hr plus 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications: • 2 years of related work experience; experience in a long term care facility preferred • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and within legislated standards and guidelines • Excellent communication and problem solving skills • Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy, and good judgement in all matters relating to Resident care • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act • Proof of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check If you are interested in any of the above opportunities please forward your application, clearly identifying the position of interest, prior to 4:00pm on March 15, 2016 to careers@pecounty.on.ca.

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

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call 613-476-2148 ext. 223.

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

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AUCTION SALES

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH

AT 10:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE - ALAN AND JACQUIE HAMILTON 628 ZION ROAD, R.R.# 2 STIRLING, ONT. 13 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn WEST onto Zion Road for 3 miles.

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The Picton Gazette

Wellington defeats Whitby to end regular season, cement fourth seed in conference Luc Brown leads OJHL in scoring with 91 points, falls one point shy of Chris Auger’s single-season Dukes scoring record set in 2005-2006 JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

With a 5-2 win over the visiting Whitby Fury Friday night, the Wellington Dukes put 2015-2016 OJHL regular season to bed and cemented their status as the fourth seed in the upcoming Buckland Cup playoffs.

Posting a 32-19-3 record through 54 games, this past regular season won't be remembered as one of the greatest campaigns in franchises history.

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As their lack of playoff success in the past handful of post seasons would suggest, development has been the main focus of the club, a dramatic 21 loss to the Toronto Patriots in the 2013 Dudley Hewitt Cup final that the team hosted notwithstanding.

For the first time in a few seasons, there is more optimism than resignation from those that watch the team regularly as the team prepares to do battle in the Ontario Junior A playoffs and that optimistic outlook comes from the club's body of work including their most recent and final victory.

With a win or even a tie, Wellington could forget get about scoreboard watching and claim their stake to first round home ice advantage.

In facing Whitby, they were taking on a hockey club that was still jockeying for

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Marty Abrams told the Gazette Monday. “(Olivier) Lafreniere was razor sharp and I was really happy with him and the way he played.”

When the game was still in question in the first, Lafreniere made some heroic stops, diving across the crease to deny the Whitby shooters.

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That tied the contest after Brodie Maracle opened the scoring 1:55 into the first.

The 1-1 draw didn't last long however as Wellington's Matt Adams scored on a nifty one handed effort that beat Fury netminder Dan Manella just 20 seconds after the Kirton marker.

Adams would bag his second of the night in the second period and a pair of goals off the stick of super sophomore

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Ben Sokay effectively put it out of reach at 5-1 later in the middle stanza.

Luke Keenan's powerplay goal got things to 5-2 but Wellington wasn't about to see their final game of the season go to the dogs and the locals ground out any future uprising in quick succession.

About the only negative on the night was that Luc Brown's very special regular season didn't have a historic conclusion.

The Napanee native went into the contest with 89 points and a chance to tie or best former Duke Chris Auger's franchise record of 92.

Brown, who finished with 41 goals and 49 assists for 91 points to lead OJHL scoring, picked up a couple of helpers to close out his campaign but just couldn't quite find the range to pop one or two goals and tie or eclipse Auger's mark.

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Aurora Tigers in town tomorrow to start playoff series DUKES, from page 24 It looked like in the first period Brown's regular linemates Dylan Mascarin and Sokay might have been looking for the rangy centre a bit to much and perhaps trying to force passes that had a small chance of success.

Abrams wouldn't speculate on how much Brown was thinking about the record and if his linemates knew what was at stake but added that not making or breaking Auger's mark doesn't diminish the magical season of Brown.

“It was not meant to be,” Abrams said.

Wellington's bench boss is likely the only one in the county who could aptly compare Auger and Brown and said what set them both apart from other hockey players was their shooting ability.

“Both of them had a great knack around the net and had those quick releases. They were and are great offensive weapons,” he added.

Despite there being some weight to the game, Wellington was forced to play without a pair of their regulars.

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Wellington opens up their postseason on Friday against Aurora. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Falcao has been nursing a leg injury and could reappear at anytime.

Klein's return could also be soon while Doyle is battling back from a fractured leg.

Boomhower and Labelle needed a rest to recover from some nagging injuries.

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“We've been fortunate to stay relatively healthy this season but the injury bug has hit us all at once,” Abrams said.

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“They were hit hard by

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PECI overcomes loss of key players from last year’s OFSAA run to have a successful season were a tough, well-developed team, but we stuck to them as best we could."

In the big picture, the Panthers were proud of their accomplishment in claiming silver and getting back to COSSA. Staley noted the team overcame some key departures to graduation to contend.

"We knew from the start of the season that it was going to be a challenging year compared to our previous year," she said. "Last year, we had five more elite players that unfortunately had to leave us including previous captain Cailey Jones. It was difficult without that extra third line, but we

PANTHERS, from page 28

The Cobourg St. Mary's Thunder ultimately dashed their medal hopes with a 4-1 win, enhanced by an empty-net goal .Snider turned aside a number of shots in the game, while Abby Terpstra picked up the lone goal from Staley and Morgan Clark. Staley was pleased with the team's effort.

"I felt the team played extremely well at COSSA," she said. "I know for a lot of the girls, they had been playing hockey all weekend, so coming back on a P.A. day to play was probably more tiring for a lot of us. Our opponents

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adapted and definitely made the best with what we had."

Spencer agreed with that assessment.

"It was a fantastic season with an incredible bunch of ladies," she said. "This team lacked the depth we had last year, however the Bay of Quinte silver and a close game at COSSA was well earned."

Spencer said the program will be hit hard by graduation again this year, losing a "strong presence on and off the ice" in Staley, crease mainstay Snider, and key players Ward and Brittany Payne.

"This will be a huge loss, however our new Grade 9s this year played very well and we also have some strong players coming in from Grade 8, including a goalie," she said.

GRABBING HOLD Panthers goaltender Taylor Snider reaches for the loose puck as defenceman Chloe Marshall tries to tie up an attacking East Northumberland Blue Dragon during the Bay of Quinte Conference semifinal in Trenton Friday morning. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Garden hopes Panthers team will challenge for top spot when reunited at senior level COSSA, from page 28

Garden suggested the teams’ relative experiences in the semifinals earlier in the day might have also been a factor in the deciding game. At Centennial, the Lions beat the Chargers 70-31. At PECI, the Panthers had to battle for all four quarters to prevail 38-30 against a good Cobourg Wolves squad.

In the latter game, the coach said he thought his team did well to beat a zone defence — its nemesis most of the year — and to rise to the occasion to secure victory in front of their faithful fans.

“We didn’t panic. We were fearless. We still missed a lot, but it was one of the first games I saw us play to win instead of being afraid to lose,” Garden said. “Unfortunately, we got tight again (in the final).

You can’t do that against good

teams because you know they’re coming at you. It’s a double-edged sword.”

In the semifinal MacCool and Byford had nine points each. Braeden Kelly added seven and Gilbert six.

Cameron Bruce led Cobourg with seven.

While he was disappointed in not winning the final game of the year, Garden said the big picture is positive for the Panthers. They competed against larger population schools and claimed a medal.

The juniors finished the year with a 22-12 record and their 34 games are as many as some university programs play.

“We said afterward, we have 16 guys who got experience today. In two years, we want to be back in this same spot and it’s what we do from now and then that will dictate whether we’ win another silver or whether we can get

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The Senior Basketball Panthers also played up a level at AAA to have an opportunity to host a game in their gym.

They also drew Adam Scott, which was the top seed coming out of Kawartha, unbeaten in league and playoff play.

points and Max Manlow six for the club coached by Caleb Hugh and Claire Davies, Garden said he believed this year represented the fifth straight year the Panthers had at least one boys team on a COSSA court. With the senior girls also making it this year,

The Panthers battled hard against the eventual champions, trailing 31-29 after the first half.

In the third, the Lions managed to take the game over outscoring the Panthers 20-6.

Ultimately, the visitors won 70-51.

Blaine Swackhammer was the leading Panthers scorer with 23 points, including 12 points off three-point shots.

Kevin Wilson chipped in 10

three out of four teams were able to play basketball at that stage. In total, he said the four Panthers squads had a record of 63 wins and 39 losses. The program involved 50 players and eight coaches, taking part in a combined 102 games and 143 practices.

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PECI beats Cobourg in semi, but fails to keep momentum against well-rounded opponent

Juniors struggle to score in COSSA final setback to Adam Scott

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Big plays at both ends of the ice in overtime allowed the PECI Girls Hockey Panthers to repeat as Bay of Quinte silver medalists and return to COSSA for a second consecutive year.

The Panthers found themselves tied 2-2 in the semifinal with the East Northumberland Dragons as Panther Alex Staley and Dragon Nicole Constable traded two-goal efforts through three periods.

A 10-minute three-on-three period would surely provide ample opportunity for one team to capitalize on a mistake and earn the right to line up against perennial champion St. Theresa in the final.

Just nine seconds into play, Constable managed to get open for a breakaway opportunity. She fired a shot, but goaltender Taylor Snider got in front of it to save the effort.

Over a minute late it as Staley's turn to gun for her hat trick. She saw the puck squirt loose at her blue line late in a shift, but decided she had enough energy to make one last rush.

"We were in our end and the puck went back to their high man at the blue line. Sam (Ward) wasn't going to let her shoot though, who she tied up the body at the blue line, which ended up in both of them on the ice and the puck just sitting there," Staley recalled later. "I saw my opportunity and I took it. I don't think I've ever skated that hard in my life."

It was hard enough to beat the East Northumberland back checkers who were also running out of gas at that point. Staley went in alone on the goal, alone with her thoughts. She'd beaten goaltender Christie Mutton with two long shots in the game, but she realized she had skated in too far to shoot — cognizant a missed net and a Dragons' line change would be disastrous.

Calmly, Staley pulled the puck to the right, then back to

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They attack, they move the ball well, and shoot well. I’d guess they shot around 50-per-cent from beyond the arc.”

“Their defence was no tougher than St. Theresa’s.

This stage, for all our guys, was something new. It’s the first time any of them have played in a COSSA final. We reverted back into a lot of bad habits we hadn’t done in the past 10 games.”

The Panthers also got a tough break as key cog Brodie Byford had three fouls early on. That forced them to shift from an attack that relies heavily on post play to other aspects in the offence. It also put pressure on some players to score who hadn’t seen the same pressure through most of the year. The closest the Panthers came was late in the second quarter when back-toback three-pointers by Ben Wells and Jack MacCool left them five points behind.

Demonstrating their balanced attack, the Lions got nine-point efforts from Joah Charles and Josh DellerHadzi and eight points from Jack Oatway. Wells had eight points for the Panthers — six from behind the three-point line — and MacCool also put up eight. Wyatt Gilbert chipped in five.

On Friday in their own gym, the PECI Junior Basketball Panthers struggled to score and settled for silver at the COSSA AAA championships.

Early in a 42-25 setback to the Adam Scott Lions, of Peterborough, the Panthers couldn’t seem to find the range for points. They hit for just 15 first-half points, nine of which came from beyond the three-point line. The workman-like Lions were often in position to deny the Panthers and pick up the rebounds scattered behind.

“We missed our first five shots. In a championship game, you’re putting yourself behind the 8-ball right from the hop. Against a good team, that’s a really dangerous situation to get yourself into,” said coach Rob Garden.

The Lions were exactly that. They didn’t necessarily have one standout player or aspect in their game, but they battled. Garden said their team is one that has been together for some time and BREAKING FREE Panthers captain Alex Staley battles through the check of an East Northumber- they certainly knew what they to accomplish. Still, land Blue Dragon during the Bay of Quinte Conference semifinal in Trenton Friday.The blueliner had needed the coach felt his Panthers had a hat trick to lift her team into the league final against St. Theresa. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) seen comparable foes.

“They’re a very wellCoach Laurie Spencer said Joceyln Hemmersbach, Maya the left before pushing it into the Panthers have been fortu- Bennett, Bria Abrams, and rounded team. Every single the cage.

See COSSA, page 27 "I was in too close to the nate to have Snider in that Carissa Walker also found kid on their team has skills. goalie, so I pulled a little move position as she often shows the net. Spencer said the up close and ended up pop- calm in difficult situations. Titans were full value for ping a goal in. I couldn't Overall, Spencer said she felt their victory.

"St. Theresa is a very good believe I actually scored. I was the Panthers moved the puck so exhausted I could barely well to upset higher-seeded passing team. Their passes are East Northumberland, but quick and aways stick-toeven celebrate," she said.

Though that play sealed could have had more oppor- stick," she said. "We couldn't give them the same scare we the silver, the captain Staley tunities.

Kendra Marion had two did last year in the final when said Snider really delivered in assists. Kim Pothier and Kelli- we (trailed) 2-1 going into the the win.

"The goal Taylor saved was Anne Maycock also had third."

The Panthers made the huge — it wasn't only the OT helpers.

The Panthers skated in the decision to return to Trenton goal, but all of them throughout the game," she said, Bay of Quinte final less than to play in the AA COSSA touradding two years ago the Pan- two hours after that exhaust- nament with St. Theresa thers missed a COSSA berth ing effort. They proved little instead of venturing to Peteron a similar play. She said it match for the Titans, who borough for AAA Monday DOUBLE COVERAGE Panthers Wyatt Gilbert (24) and Brodie Byford (25) get their hands up in an effort to prevent a scoring was tough to watch, so it had easily skated to an 8-0 victory. against an unknown foe. to be weighing on Snider's Hannah Scaletta scored four chance from Adam Scott Lion Jack Oatway during the COSSA final times, while Hunter Mott, See PANTHERS, page 26 mind.

Friday afternoon at PECI. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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