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Volume 186, Week 13

THURSDAY

MARCH 31, 2016

ON THE HUNT

APPEC makes case in court after ERT denies stay motion

Province seeks 20-year service plan from QHC

White Pines proponent withdraws community benefit agreement following opposition CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

See HOSPITAL, page 12

There was no shortage of chocolate in the county this weekend as Easter egg hunts were hosted in Bloomfield, Milford and Northport. At the Prince Edward County Junior Farmer’s Easter egg hunt at Wilhome Farms (above) this egg seeker was eager to the task. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

It was a week of bad news for those opposed to industrial wind turbine development in Prince Edward County. The Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) announced March 22 it would not grant a motion of stay filed by the Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) and a community benefit agreement that drew some strong words from Mayor Robert Quaiff last week has been taken off the table. On Tuesday afternoon representatives from APPEC appeared before the Divisional Court in Toronto to ask for an appeal of the ERT decision on the stay. A decision on that appeal was expected to come Wednesday after press time. The community benefit agreement put forth by wpd Canada for their 27-turbine White Pines Wind Project was rescinded last week following publicity generated as the agreement was to come before committee of the whole on March 24. That meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather and rescheduled for 1 p.m. today at Shire Hall where councillors will discuss a road users agreement for the project.

The community benefit agreement would have seen the County receive annual payments from wpd of $7,000 per turbine towards community benefitting works in the county. That amount would be increased to $8,500 per turbine in years 11–15 and $9,500 per turbine from year 16 until the end of the term. The announcement followed word that the ERT had denied a motion of stay filed by APPEC that would have prevented wpd from clearing vegetation at the site. The project's Renewable Energy Approval (REA) was suspended last month following the tribunal's ruling the project would cause serious and irreversible harm to Blanding's turtles and little brown bats. The suspension is in place until hearings are held to determine any possible mitigation measures. However, the ruling means wpd can proceed with clearing away vegetation. South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson said he didn't believe the community benefit agreement should have been before council in any case.

See WIND, page 29

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The long and winding process to bring a new hospital to the county continues. The Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) board of directors were updated on the process to replace the current Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) with a redeveloped version last Tuesday evening as the group hosted its regular board meeting in Picton. In her regular update to Directors, QHC president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts said the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care notified the organization late last year it would require a master program to be completed and submitted before giving final approval to the precapital submission. The master program outlines the 20-year plan for providing services at all four QHC hospitals, including how a new PECMH would fit into the overall service delivery plan.

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Quantum aims to help at-risk students leap barriers to high school graduation Vital Signs report shows need for additional support outside of school CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The Quantum program took a giant step into Prince Edward County last week. On Tuesday, March 22 Quantum and other community agencies celebrated the opening of the program's new office and youth space located at 16 MacSteven Dr. The jump

to Prince Edward County extends the program's reach from hubs in Belleville and Quinte West. Quantum is a long-term multicomponent intervention program that seeks to increase high school graduation rates by targeting at-risk students as they enter high school. Through the program the students are exposed to 250

hours of academic work, 250 hours of development activities such as life and family skills, and 250 hours of community service activities. The program offers wraparound care to students throughout their four years at secondary school. Quantum co-ordinator Diana Gregory said that means building a more significant relationship with students beyond tutoring. “When we say wraparound care, we mean we make an effort to really be present and really build a rapport and find out what are actually any barriers to success,” she said. “We want to increase their attendance and graduation rates, but how you get there is to reach them where they're at and find out what's really going on.” Gregory said Quantum is an evidence-based program that was brought to Canada from the United States by the John Howard Society. The first

MAKING CONNECTIONS Quantum workers along with Ontario Works and Career Edge staff were among those who attended the opening of the Quantum program’s new office and youth space on MacSteven Drive in Picton. (Submitted photo)

pilot program was deemed a success and the decision was made to continue the program locally. She said before Quantum enters a region, the program conducts a survey to assess issues. She said the program worked with the County

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Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) and the Picton branch of the Prince Edward County Public Library. These are open weekly and offer homework support, health and fitness, field trips and connections to employment centres and volunteering opportunities. Additionally, Quantum partners with and connects students to other youth programs that are available in the community. “We look for public places so they'll actually get value places to go,” said Gregory. “We've picked PEFAC and the Picton library and in there is a whole team of caring adults — they could be volunteer tutors, teachers, there's always a Quantum worker there — and they always know they can go there and find extra support.” Gregory said the hubs give the students a chance to really connect with their community and peers. The office opening offered local organizations a chance to discuss how to collaborate and best support families in Prince Edward County. Among the organizations who attended were Career Edge, the Hub Child and Family Center, Ontario Works Social Service, the Children's Aid Society, Community Living, Prince Edward County Public Library, Cocoon Art on a Mission, the Hope Center and PEFAC.

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It was a high-water mark for people looking to see high water this past weekend. Thanks in part to a sunsoaked Easter weekend, the Rotary Club of Picton's annual Waterfall Tour played to a big crowd with over 3,100 people checking out the falling water at Jackson's Falls and Cape Vesey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had over 3,100 register and put down the size of their party but there were a number of people who didn't sign in for whatever reason so we believe the number is much higher and it's a record for us,â&#x20AC;? waterfall tour organizer and Rotarian Jim Hughes said Tuesday. The event raised over $5,500 for the local club's clean water efforts abroad which was also a record for the amount of money donated during the popular event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're participating in a clean water project in Lebanon and hoping to get grants from Rotary International and the federal government,â&#x20AC;? Hughes explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're hoping that this money will be more than doubled by the time that process is completed.â&#x20AC;? In terms of visitors from abroad, guests from as far away as Spain and New Zealand checked in to which Hughes remarked with a

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Council approves 23 new fully-serviced trailer sites at Bay Meadows Park

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dents year round. Acting agent for Bay Meadows Park Ruth Victor of Ruth Victor & Associates addressed council on March 22. She said after reviewing the complaints the site plan agreement has been altered. “The issue of length of season has been discussed and the provisions of site

plan agreement have been amended to specifically include wording of the 50week operation of the Bay Meadows facility,” she said. “That has been added in in official language.” Concerns had also been raised about septic system issues at the park. Prior to 2015 the septic system was an older conventional system that did have a spill. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change was called and a plan was formed to address the problem. A new environmental compliance approval and new up-to-date sewage treatment system were acquired. In the time between the spill and the new system being installed, all sewage was hauled away from the site. The new treatment system is a membrane septic

system that processes sewage and the plant has been in compliance from February 2015 onward. However, there have been some infiltration problems that are in the process of being corrected. Victor acknowledged there was an issue at the property, but working with the ministry to correct the problem is a years long process. “We've been working through the process with (the ministry), ongoing monitoring there, and it's something that's actively being addressed throughout time with the MOE on an ongoing basis,” she said. Bay Meadows resident John Ralfe wanted to clarify that the park is virtually year round. He said a clause in residents' leases that says residents can only stay at the

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It’s time for Ontario to review its political fundraising legislation

FUNDRAISING has long been a part of politics and garnering public support. Unfortunately, political parties have learned that some of their biggest assets when it comes to making money are the people holding power and control. In recent weeks, questions have been raised in the press about the Ontario Liberals allowing donors exclusive access to cabinet ministers at high-stakes fundraising events and even, as the Toronto Star reported this week, expecting top cabinet members to raise targeted amounts of money annually. Similar questions have been raised about politicians of all political stripes. It’s understandable members of the public and specialized interest groups would want to hear from Premier Kathleen Wynne and some of her top lieutenants in fields like health care, energy, or education. They’re the people who are ultimately shaping the decisions that are going to effect life in this province and whatever they say is bound to be newsworthy. What’s not acceptable, however, is the notion those top officials drawing high salaries from the public purse would be offering exclusive opportunities to speak or hob nob with supporters that aren’t available to the general public. As some former senior cabinet officials have suggested, it’s almost impossible to forget who has made donations, booked dinners, or lobbied for pet projects at those fundraising events and, ultimately, that means they may have influence.

While it is hard to see the complete removal of influence in a political system where many politicians often run in the same circles as corporate and union executives and where many businesses and organizations make it no secret about what they believe in and whom they’re willing to support, it is clear that Ontario should do whatever it can to eliminate any suggestion that increased access or policy consideration can be bought for a limited segment of the population. Government should be accessible to all Ontario residents. Politicians at Queen’s Park should consider adopting similar laws to those in place federally and in four other provinces that curtail corporate and union donations and review the limits individuals can donate to any party or individual candidate. That will force political parties to garner broad-based support. Further, they should spend time investigating conflict-of-interest codes and legislation to limit exclusive access to decision makers. Perhaps, stricter guidelines allowing a politician to speak, but not mingle with an audience would help. Maybe, in exchange for time spent at a fundraiser, a politician must agree to spend similar amounts of time at a well-advertised, public function. Whatever the new rules, they must be fair for government and opposition members alike and they should be introduced as soon as possible. Efforts to do so would help to restore faith in the process and engage the entire electorate.

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DAFFODIL MONTH April is Daffodil Month has been named Daffodil Month in Prince Edward County to promote awareness and fundraising for the Canadian Cancer

Society.Here,the society’s daffodil campaign co-ordinator Rosemary Moore and volunteer Sterling Johnston present a flag to County of Prince Edward Public Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet to be flown throughout month. This week, representatives will be at several retail stores in the county to sell daffodil pins. There will also be donation boxes placed at various locations throughout the community this month. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1926

n Picton council lobbied the Fire Underwriters Association in Toronto to upgrade the town’s classification and decrease insurance rates. The underwriters last examined Picton in 1918. Since trucks, alarms, and other safety equipment had been upgraded. n Golfers at the Picton Golf and Country Club held their annual meeting. They discussed a plan to plant trees on the course and to improve the quality of grass on the greens. n Picton’s council and public utilities board held a joint meeting to discuss a pure water supply. Engineer Willis Chipman preferred a plan to pipe water in from Fox Cove.

1946

n Prince Edward County had the third largest tomato acreage of any county in Ontario in 1944 with 26,917 tons. Essex was first, Kent second. Prince Edward grew 62 per cent of all tomatoes in eastern Ontario. n The Glenora ferry was taken to drydock in Kingston for an overhaul that would include a new pilot house and a check of its steering apparatus. A smaller, older ferry would cross the Adolphus Straight while the repairs were being completed. n George Cook began a major renovation to the Regent Theatre that would include new projectors, a new screen, and more comfortable seats.

1976

n The Cressy Canning Company factory at Indian Point was being demolished. It closed in 1967 after 40 years of operation. Owner Alex Lipson said he intended to keep the land for his own family. n The town elected to change the stop signs at York and Pitt streets in Picton to a four-way stop. Motorists and pedestrians were advised to keep their eyes open until the public got used to the change in traffic flow. n Twelve students from PECI returned home after a trip to Yugoslavia. Sveti Stefan, a historic fishing village preserved as a resort community was a highlight for many.

1996

n Local MPP Gary Fox, the chairman of the province’s rural caucus advisory committee wrote to premier Mike Harris to argue against a proposed $156-million budget cut to the agriculture and rural affairs ministry. n Despite receiving $404,290 less from the province than in 1995, the County managed to table a budget that required no tax increases. Council reduced its roads budget by 15 per cent and reduced a projected surplus to cover the decrease in funding. n Susan Quaiff and Honey King shared citizen of the year honours at the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce awards.

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When we say wraparound care, we mean we make an effort to really be present and really build a rapport and find out what are actually any barriers to success. We want to increase their attendance and graduation rates, but how you get there is to reach them where they're at and find out what's really going on. Quantum co-ordinator diana GreGory on how

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Little attention paid to ongoing genocide in the Middle East As you read this, a genocide is occurring in the Middle East, which almost no one speaks about. I’m referring to the violent persecution of Christians and the ongoing plight of the Yazidi. Thanks to an excellent article last week in the National Post by Matthew Fisher, we’ve come to understand that “The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is hell-bent on exterminating ancient Christian communities across the Middle East” as well as Yazidis. Following recent mas-

sacres , about 500,00 Yazidis have been displaced in Arab lands and they will likely never return to their ancestral homes in Syria and Iraq. The Yazidi are a peaceful people and ask only to live in peace with their neighbours .“Until the rise of Islamism that was possible”. Now their Islamist neighbours “call them devil worshippers and infidels, worthy of death by holy war. Thousands of Yazidi men have been murdered and thousands of Yazidi women taken as sex slaves” and presently “are

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being bought and sold and traded by jihadists” Unfortunately the “violent persecution of Christians across the Islamic world never seems to cause a sustained stir in Canada” not even in the church which should be at the forefront of action and support! “The lack of interest in actively defending Christians and other minorities in Iraq from harm was underscored by the Trudeau government’s decision to withdraw Canadian war planes against ISIL.” Apparently the popu-

lar focus of the government’s refugee plan is more important than rescuing suffering Christians and Yazidis who are in hiding or running for their lives! The relatively few Yazidi refugees who have made it to Canada are understandably traumatized, with neither money nor power to mount an effective campaign for their ethnic brethren abroad. To date of the 400,00 displaced, a Yazidi advocate in Brantford, Ontario informs us, that Canada has brought over three families. Commu-

nity representatives have written to Immigration Minister John McCallum, pleading for a meeting; to no avail! Christian groups are fundraising for their brethren in the Middle East but the Yazidis have little support and are trying to raise over the next two months, $70,000 through the “Abraham Project” to help save the Yazidis from genocide. Donations can be made at - gogetfunding.com/save-yazidis-fromgenocide/ Robert C. Wilson

Garbage in public areas appalling Referencing the Point of View article in the March 24 edition of The County Weekly News ‘Spring is in the air, poop is in the parks’, I too am appalled by the amount of garbage found in our various parks and conservation areas, and not just at this time of year. My wife and I frequently visit the H. J. McFarland conservation area on Glenora Road to enjoy a stroll down to the boat launch and take in the view of the Bay. Late last year though, I was so upset by the amount of garbage in the area that I e-mailed the Quinte Conservation Authority to report the problem, and also volunteer to pick up the garbage myself. They welcomed my suggestion. But, before I could start, the snow and winter weather hindered my efforts. Finally last week, conditions were more comfortable, so I grabbed a

large garbage bag and got to work – starting at the entrance and working my way to the boat launch. By the time I got there, I had a full heavy bag of assorted types of garbage: mostly cans, bottles, Tim Hortons’ coffee cups, McDonalds containers and bags plus numerous cigarette packs. I plan to continue with the main picnic and parking areas next week. Why do so many people who visit this conservation area — who we can assume are coming to appreciate the natural amenities of the area and water access, apparently feel it is quite OK to toss their garbage out of the car/truck window as they leave - instead of taking it home or elsewhere for disposal? Perhaps I could suggest the Conservation Authority: a) install a more visible sign in the parking area that suggests “Keep our conservation areas beauti-

ful – please take your garbage home!”, and/or b) install an appropriate number of garbage bins near the parking area for emptying once every two weeks. Could this be the responsibility of our waste management contractor for instance? Everyone in the county should share the same respect for our natural heritage and environment, and put it into practice by protecting its natural beauty with the simple act of disposing of their garbage appropriately. Not doing so is purely disrespectful – not only of our environment but to those who come from near and far to take the beauty in for themselves – and fuel our bustling and growing tourism industry. Let’s not have them walk away disappointed. Bob Griffin Picton

Library stocks all five titles selected for upcoming County Reads presentation

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A mix of sun and cloud is anticipated Sunday with clearing and cool temperatures overnight.

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You only need to drop into any of the County Library’s six branches to see that yes, the County Reads! People from all walks of life come to the library to peruse and borrow from our extensive collection of new Canadian fiction and non-fiction. In this case, I’m actually referring to the celebration that happens annually as part of the Prince Edward County Authors festival, The County Reads. This year is the 20th anniversary of the festival which runs from April 13 to 16 at multiple venues. The County Reads debate is one of the most popular festival activities. This year’s live, interactive debate will take place from 7- 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Books & Company’s upstairs Lipson Room at 289 Main Street, Picton. Popular CBC radio host Bill Richardson will moderate as five County residents defend the Canadian book they chose.. Event attendees will have a chance to vote for their favourite selection.

FIVE GREAT CANADIAN BOOKS

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra

The library stocks all of the titles that county residents have selected. You can reserve any or all of these five books by visiting us online at peclibrary.org or your local branch. Here's a quick synopsis of the books your neighbours will debate on April 14. Ken Murray has chosen Joseph Boyden’s debut novel, Three Day Road. Set during the First World War, this is the story of Xavier and Elijah, two Cree friends who leave their pristine northern country and end up in the trenches. Loosely based on the life of a

famous Canadian sniper, the story unfolds through the first-person views of Xavier and his elderly aunt Niska. Local resident Charles Morris will talk about A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Towes. In the novel, 16-year-old Nomi longs to hang out in New York City's East Village. She feels trapped in the tiny East Village, Manitoba, a small town with a large Mennonite population. Nomi lives with her father who’s parenting skills “amount to benign neglect” and tries to numb her pain with "drugs and imagination." Meanwhile, Melanie Dugan will present a case for Elizabeth Hay’s His Whole Life. Hay’s story focuses on Jim and his parents who travel from New York to a lake in Ontario during the last days of August. As the family moves from city to country, summer to winter, wellbeing to illness, the book charts the deepening bond between mother and son even as the family comes apart. This unconventional

coming of age story is set in the mid-1990s. Dorothy Speirs will present Jacques Poulin’s Translation is a Love Affair”. Poulin tells this modern fairy tale with humor, warmth and immense humanity. A Quebecois novelist and his vivacious young translator discover a stray cat with an SOS attached to its collar. Searching for the cat’s owner, they discover a young girl with bandaged wrists and are drawn into a mystery that they don’t dare neglect. And last but certainly not least, Hilary Fennell will talk about The Reason You Walk by Wab Kinew. When his father is given a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Winnipeg broadcaster and musician Wab Kinew decides to spend a year reconnecting with the accomplished but distant aboriginal man who raised him. Spanning the year of 2012, the book chronicles painful moments in the past and celebrates renewed hopes and dreams for the future. Middle grade and teen

readers: Join authors Kenneth Oppel and Tim Wynne-Jones for pizza at the Picton Branch Library. Saturday, April 16 at noon – free! RSVP to Kate MacNaughton at kmacnaughton@peclibrary.org (613) 476-5962

APRIL EVENTS

n Tuesday, April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Wellington Branch. “History Speaks” Dick Silverthorn will share his experiences with the UN Peacekeepers. n Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Picton Branch. Phil Ainsworth will talk about the “98th Anniversary of the County’s worst Flu Pandemic.” n Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m.. at the Picton Branch. Eva Gates launches the newest book in her Lighthouse Library series “Reading Up a Storm.” You can visit PEClibrary.org anytime and check out all of our newest books, eBooks, audiobooks, online resources as well as the events calendar for information on all upcoming events, dates and times.

8 MARCH 31, 2016 The Picton Gazette Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be asked to raise $162,000 to help pay for regional diagnostic equipment

QHC approves plan to upgrade MRI machine at Belleville General Hospital JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at Belleville General Hospital will be upgraded at a cost of $1.015 million. Directors approved the upgrade based on a recommendation by the audit and

resource committee after that sub-committee group weighed the option of replacing the machine all together or simply replacing components. The cost of the a new MRI machine would exceed $2 million and necessitate two to three months in downtime. The expectation of the upgrade is that there would

be a shutdown of the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) MRI capabilities of only two to three weeks and, during that time (slated to take place in the final quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year) patients with urgent MRI needs would be referred to Kingston or Cobourg which are the two closest machines

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to the Quinte area. Audit and resources committee chair Karen Baker explained that MRI machines have a life expectancy of a decade or so and the one currently installed and service patients from the Quinte area is about eight-and-a-half years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the machine ages, the image quality deteriorates and that makes it difficult for the users to complete their analysis,â&#x20AC;? Baker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well, in the last nine years, there has been significant technological advancements.â&#x20AC;? The upgrade should also help with wait times as the new components will allow for MRI scans to be completed in a shorter amount of time. The cost of the unit components is expected to be $990,000 with a renovation cost to the suite of $25,000. According the report tabled by Baker, QHC management would be approaching the four local hospital foundations to fund the upgrade based on usage by region. The Prince Edward County Memorial Foundation's end of the cost based on the above criteria would equate to a $162,000 request. As for what happens to

QHC's diagnostic staff that work with the MRI machine during the upgrade period, QHC vice-president Jeff Hohenkerk said options were still on the table. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They probably won't get laid off,â&#x20AC;? Hohenkerk told directors after board member Stuart Wright asked about staff status during the down time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They might be encouraged to take vacation or have time in lieu or there maybe an opportunity to complete improvement projects or educational opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

SUNSHINE LIST RELEASED

Regardless of the weather outside on Thursday, it was a sunshiny day at QHC. The province unveiled its annual public salary disclosure or 'sunshine list' of public sector employees making over $100,000 in 2015. The number of QHC employees on that list shot up to a total of 102, an increase of 33 over the previous year. That type of growth of staffers making $100,000 for an organization trying to curtail costs in order to keep up with the province's healthcare restructuring movement would typically be jarring to say the least however Baker had a very good reason as to why the increase took place in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a very, very reasonable explanation as to why

there are so many on the list and that is because there were 27 pay periods in 2015,â&#x20AC;? Baker said. Had the calendar anomaly that offered 27 paydays in 2015 not occurred and had the hospital only had the standard 26 paydays, QHC would have actually seen a slight decrease this past year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we had the straight 26 pay periods, we would have had 69 this year, which would have been down from 71 the year prior so in fact, the hospital has remained steady in the number of people that are on that list,â&#x20AC;? Baker added. The number of RNs nurses on the list moved from 19 to 45 and that staffing segment represented the most increase over the 2014 disclosure. Baker added that while 45 nurses landed on the list, that was only a small sampling of the organization's 575 RN's. Baker was also quick to point out an increase in Egbert's salary over 2014. On the face of it, Egbertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2015 salary of $384,703 is a significant increase over her 2014 wage of $331,860 even with the extra pay period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mary Clare was up for up for contract renewal in 2015 and, as part of that process, any and all unused vacation time was paid out,â&#x20AC;? Baker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has not had a pay increase, she was simply paid out what she was owed from the previous service provided.â&#x20AC;?

Prince Edward County Construction Association Your connection to construction professionals This series of profiles will introduce the members of the Association. For more information please visit the website: www.pecca.ca.

Farnsworth

Construction Ltd. Andrew Gunning P.O. Box 22140 Belleville, ON K8N 5V7

1-613-395-2636

andrew@FarConLtd.com www.FarConLtd.com

Farnsworth Construction, owned by Andrew Gunning, President, is an innovative custom home builder committed to designing and building high quality new homes on both company-owned and client-owned building lots throughout Prince Edward County and the Quinte region. At Farnsworth, they work closely with their clients to design and build the home that best suits their lifestyle and budget, and is tailored to the building lot. The result is a wide range of finished products from well designed small homes to large executive homes. Throughout the process, they incorporate special features or details to make it your unique home. As site manager,Andrew works closely with the Farnsworth field team and ensures that Farnsworth's recognized high quality is maintained in each and every Farnsworth project. He pays careful attention during all aspects of the design and building process, and communicates with clients throughout construction. Andrew is a stickler for detail on behalf of his clients, who appreciate working with someone who knows what he's doing.

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Quinte Conservation taking orders for rain barrels

Quinte Conservation is selling rain barrels in support of its Adopt An Acre program. From now until April 15, interested parties can go on the web site www.quinteconservation.ca and order a rain barrel for $55. Some $10 from each sale will go to Adopt An Acre.

The barrels help to provide free irrigation for gardens and reduce harmful runoff, while helping to preserve and protect local natural heritage lands, explained Quinte Conservation communications manager Jennifer May Anderson. Each rain barrel includes a

leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose. Pick up will be April 22 from 1-4 p.m. at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area on Hwy 2 in Belleville. -Staff

PICTON MAIN STREET PICTON MAIN STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT UPDATE

PROJECT UPDATE

NOTICE OF PICTON MAIN STREET ROAD CLOSURE FROM BRIDGE STREET TO ROSS STREET STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 4TH. Phase One of the Picton Main Street Project begins on Monday, April 4th. Picton Main Street from Bridge Street to Ross Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Detours will be set-up to direct traffic through alternate corridor routes around Picton, as well as alternate local routes for access to the open portions of Main Street. Maps and detailed information about these routes are available online at the County’s website (www.thecounty.ca). Throughout the reconstruction project, all businesses located along Picton Main Street will remain open. Parking will be available at the municipal parking lots located on Mary Street and Market Lane. For more information about the Picton Main Street Project, visit www.thecounty.ca. The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street, Picton Ontario, K0K 2T0 P: 613.476.2148 x221 E: info@pecounty.on.ca www.thecounty.ca

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The Council of the County of Prince Edward is seeking community minded individuals to sit on the Water & Wastewater Rates and Connection Charges Ad-Hoc Committee and the Community and Economic Development Commission. County residents who are at least 18 years of age are invited to complete and submit the prescribed application form posted on the Prince Edward County website www.pecounty.on.ca or by contacting the Clerk’s Office at the below address. The following positions are for the Term of Council or until the review or adoption of recommendations are received by Council: Please indicate on your Application forms which position you are applying to represent. Applications will be received by the undersigned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2016. Water & Wastewater Rates and Connection Charges Ad-Hoc Committee

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1 representative from the building, development and planning sector

Applications to sit on the Development Framework Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee will be received by the undersigned no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2016. Community and Economic Development Commission - Development Framework Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee At this time the County would like to thank everyone who applies, but only the candidates selected by Council and the Community and Economic Development Commission will be notified.

Kim White, Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street, Picton Ontario, K0K 2T0 P: 613.476.2148 x 226 F: 613.476.5727 kwhite@pecounty.on.ca www.thecounty.ca

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

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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45). Contact Leda 476-2109. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: March 1st Heather Wilkinson, 8th Richard Barnett. CHERRY VALLEY & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB EASTER DRAW: $200 NF Gift Card Ellen Gusek, $100 NF Gift Card Michele McKee, $50 winner Shane Wilkinson. Thank you to everyone who purchased or sold tickets. Big thanks to No Frills owners & staff. PEC WALKERS: Picton, Walking Group, walks start from Mary St. parking lot unless otherwise specified: Mon 8:15am, Mon 9:30am John St/Owen, Tues &Thurs 9:30am, Fri 8:30am. Info: Diane 476-5635. The more the merrier. YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Monday 9am Picton Town Hall, Tuesday 9:30am Bloomfield Town Hall, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am at the Picton Town Hall. Cost is $5/person/class. Everyone welcome! Questions & info 476-6557. TAOIST STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES & CHI KUNG Thursdays 12:30-1:30 at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Keep healthy in body, mind & spirit. For more information & to register, call Sherri 242-2096. FITNESS CLASSES IN PICTON: NIA Holistic Fitness blends dance, martial & healing arts set to music. Spring NIA classes in Picton are every Saturday 10am at the Picton Town Hall (above Fire Hall) from Sat April 16-May 7th. Info contact Gina 399-2588. FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON: NIA Holistic Fitness Classes every Monday at 10am until May 9th. Register for one or more classes by contacting Gina 3992588. PE POWER & SAIL SQUADRON: Offering 3 exciting boating courses with Chris Holder, our experienced boating safety instructor. Courses offered this spring: Boating Basics which includes Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Electronic Navigation & Maritime Radio. Contact squadron for more details or Chris Holder captchrisholder@gmail.com. www.BoatingCourses.ca. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Darts Social Nite every Wednesday 6-8pm. Dedicated darts room with professional standard boards. Draw for new teams every week. We offer casual coaching in rules & basic technique. Only a “Loonie” donation to play. All proceeds to support worthy Picton Legion causes. Additional info 476-3648. www.thepictonlegion.wix.com/pictonlegion. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Sunday Afternoon Jam Session 2-5pm. If you play or sing come out & join some fun. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON– Every Friday night 5:306:30pm Putt Putt come & practice your putts for the golf season. $5 for 3 balls. Winner takes half the pot. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What Not Shop will be “closed” from March 21 until April 1 & will reopen Saturday April 2 with a Bag Sale – Grocery $3 & Garbage $5 until April 30th. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Presents the “Spring Awakening Show” 223 Main St Picton 476-5665. www.artsonmaingallery.ca. AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. AL-ANON: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday & Thursdays 10:30am at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-9513711. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am, Prince Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 476-1811. TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 4762786. MARCH 31: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 5:45pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty at 399-3105 for further info. APRIL 1: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall. Serving 5-7pm. $16/person.

Everyone welcome. APRIL 2: QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB – Is kicking off their Spring Sessions of Junior Dolphins & Swim Fit at the Summer Sign Up in Wellington from 9am-3pm. The club is offering a free week of lessons the following week to all new members in these programs to give it a try. Info Mike 827-3882. www.quintedolphins.ca. www.facebook.com/QunteDolphinsSwimClub/. APRIL 2: HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD REGIONAL CHORUS RAFFLE EXTRAVAGANZA – St.Thomas Anglican Church 201 Church St. Belleville 123pm. Admission $5 & includes a light lunch from 12-1:30pm. Purse Auction 2-2:45pm/Ticket Table Auction (closes at 2:45pm)/Silent Auction (closes at 2:45pm). Tickets available at the door or contact Lori Evans 473-3035. All proceeds go to support the Choir, for their trip to Europe. APRIL 2: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH PANCAKE DINNER – Serving from 5-7pm. Adults $8, 5-10yrs $5 & under 5yrs free. Everyone welcome. APRIL 3: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7-9pm at Wellington Public Library. All are welcome, free admission. APRIL 5: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon. APRIL 5: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN CHESS - All levels. 1-4pm Picton Br Library. APRIL 5: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866951-3711). APRIL 6: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANNUAL KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE – If you have a little one at home ready to start Kindergarten we invite you to join us at Sonrise Christian Academy for our Annual Open House. 9am-11am. You & your little one will experience what Kindergarten at Sonrise is all about with a busy morning of crafts, games, stories, lesson & snack. (58 Johnson St. Picton 476-7883). www.sonrisechristianacademy.com. APRIL 7: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library. APRIL 7: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church. If someone’s drinking is bothering you Al-Anon is for you. (1-866-951-3711). APRIL 7: BURR’S CEMETERY – Annual plot holders meeting 8pm at the home of Wayne & Carole Vincent, 492 Burr Road. APRIL 9/10: FREE TV ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Home Hardware Parking Lot 13544 Loyalist Pkwy Picton 9am-4pm. Acceptable items include TV’s, Desktop & handheld Computers, Portable Computers & Peripherals, Monitors, Printing/Photcopying Devices, Telephones & Cell Phones, Cameras, Radios, Stereo & Video Equipment. www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. Sponsored by The Kinsmen Club of Picton & Volunteers. APRIL 10: OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP- Monthly meeting 2pm, Rm P10 in the Quinte Business Centre Building Loyalist College. APRIL 12: ATHOL RECREATION COMMITTEE – Annual General Meeting & Potluck. Meeting at 6pm. Potluck starts at 7pm. Come celebrate another great year in the Valley & hear what we have planned for this coming year. www.atholreccentre.com. APRIL 13: SOOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB DINNER & MEETING – 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall. Catered by Demorestville Women’s Institute. $12/person. Call Peggy by Monday prior to reserve 4763755. APRIL 13: SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH SPRING DINNER – Serving from 5-7pm at South Bay United Church 2029 Cty Rd 13, 476-8388. Ham & baked potatoes, home-made baked beans, mixed vegetables, salad, spiced apples, trifle, lemon pie, tiramisu, tea/coffee/juice. Adults $15, children 12 & under $8. Tickets at the door. Take-out available. APRIL 16: PICTON KINSMEN CLUB 6th ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION – Picton Legion Hall, 347 Main St. Doors Open 6pm & Live Auction 7pm. Loonie Draw & Auction Table. Complimentary Food, Door Prizes & Cash Bar. Guest Auctioneers, mayor Robert Quaiff & Councilor Kevin Gale. Admission $10. All proceeds to the Picton Splash Pad & Kinsmen Projects in the County. Cash, Cheques & ATM available. Info or to make a donation Contact Phil St. Jean 242-0478 or visit www.pictonkinsmen.ca. APRIL 17: PECMH AUXILIARY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION TEA – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington from 2-4pm. Entertainment by the Kitchen Family. Reservations are required for this event. Please contact Ursula Solecki 393-1757, no later than Monday April 11. APRIL 19: JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. Join us for a delicious meal including a main course, dessert & beverage for only $7. Please call 476-3159 to reserve a spot. APRIL 22: QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB YOUTH DANCE – Super Hero & Villain Theme 6:30-9pm Picton Arena, 375 main St. Picton. Live DJ “Johnny Pepper” for Grades 4-8. $10 at the door. Canteen sells snacks & drinks. A fun, safe & fully supervised community event. Prizes for best costume! Info Mike Pothier 827-3882 www.quintedolphins.ca APRIL 23: BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH SPRING SMORGASBORD & SILENT AUCTION – Serving 4:30-7pm, 272 Main St. Bloomfield. Adults $15 Children $7. Everyone welcome! Info 393-3172.

10 MARCH 31, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Wheelchair of Hope facilitates giving of used mobility devices to those in need Rotarians’ $500 donation will help refurbished donated wheelchairs to bring them to standard ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A $500 donation from the Picton Rotary Club could help provide needed mobility to individuals who otherwise couldn’t overcome that barrier in their daily lives. John Cairns, a past assistant district governor in Rotary, visited the club last week to discuss how he’d started the Wheelchair of Hope charity as a random act of kindness two years ago. His vision was to provide gently used mobility devices to peo-

AIDING MOBILITY Rotary Club of Picton community service director Barb Proctor, left, and president Rob Leek, right, hand over a $500 donation to Wheelchair of Hope founder John Cairns at a recent club meeting. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ple who would not have resources to acquire them. “Imagine, if you will, your inability to be here at this meeting today, to go to your vocation or aspire to your dreams and goals. Even just to recreate and have a higher quality of life,” Cairns said. “We are meeting needs by providing select mobility devices at no charge.” Cairns said his organization has partnered with longterm care homes, hospitals under the Quinte Healthcare Corporation jurisdiction, and with rehab centres to find

recipients in need. Through the financial assistance of clubs like Rotary, the charity can upgrade the devices to industry standards. “Say we’re given at $10,000 power wheelchair, but it’s batteries cost between $300 to $400 each. That’s how we use resources to make sure the device is up to standard.” Cairns relayed the story of how Wheelchair of Hope recently helped a child receive a basketball wheelchair. He described the reaction of the boy’s parents as “beyond ecstatic” as they noted the

marked difference in his self esteem and his ability to finally do things his peers long considered normal. Wheelchair of Hope will be hosting a fundraising gala at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton April 30. Cairns said the formal event is different from other galas because it has a fashion show that places ablebodied and disabled models on the catwalk together to embrace inclusivity and diversity. For ticket information or to learn more about Wheelchair of Hope, please visit www.wheelchairofhope.ca.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

St. John’s

3207 County Road 8

Sunday Worship 9:00am St. Philip’s

44 St. Philips St. Milford

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

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

EMMANUEL Baptist Church

Sundays. Sundays.

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

Mid-week Mid-week Programs. Programs.

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Gilead Fellowship

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In a world torn apart by rivalry, anger and hatred, We are called to be living reminders of a love That can bridge all divisions and heal all wounds. –Henri Nouwen With drumming by the girls from Reaching for Rainbows.

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

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Thursday

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, April 3rd 2nd Sunday of Easter Service at 10:30am Guest Preacher Rev. Douglas Wilson

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

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

Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Easter II

Worship Service 10:30am Sermon: “Witness? ” Serving the Community for 222 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw

Humour Sunday

Worship Services at 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, April 3rd

Wesley-Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship-Demorestville @ 11:00am All Children welcome at Sunday School

Psalm 149:1 Praise the Lord, Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of the saints.

DEDICATION OF THE GRAND PIANO Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

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The Picton Gazette

Inaugural County Wellness Fair at St. Andrew’s April 9 Alternative health providers partner to create awareness ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

One of the organizers of the fledgling County Wellness Fair, April 9, is hoping the event will become a regular fixture in visitors' seasonal routines. "People are feeling more alive in April and that's a good time for spring cleaning of our minds and our bodies as well as our gardens," said Carrie Taylor. Taylor said a community of natural health and wellness providers has been growing within Prince Edward County, but many residents are aware of what they are offering locally. Often, she said, healers or energy workers don't put a sign on their door to advertise their services. For the past year, several of those providers have been working to take their disciplines to the public. "There are so many amazing service providers doing amazing things, but not a lot of people knew anything about them," she said. "We wanted to give people a chance to find out about them. The County Wellness Fair is a chance for the public to see, touch, and feel alternative wellness." On April 9 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Picton, there will be about 20 vendors set up in the basement to share their experience or sell their

PEACEFUL PATH St. Andrew’s pastor Lynne Donovan will lead a workshop at the County Wellness Fair on the labyrinth movement that involves a walk along the paths of the labyrinth outside the Picton church. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

wares. Some will be available for one-on-one consultations and there will also be live demonstrations for free. Children will be welcome to the one-day event and Small Pond Arts has stepped forward to allow children to create decoupage nightlight crafts. Taylor said organizers selected St. Andrew's for several reasons — it's community involvement through programs like Reaching For Rainbows and Ten Thousand Villages, the mystical labyrinth, and also the layout of the church, which makes it a handy place for workshops. "We have the basement set up, but it can also accommodate workshops upstairs in the sanctuary because the chairs can move," said Taylor, who added organizers modelled the event on the successful Seedy Saturday conference, which was originally hosted at the church. The lineup of vendors is diverse and features

hypnotism, fang shui, reflexology, Reiki, Tarot, and a number of health food and beverage producers. There will be five work-

shops upstairs, two in the kitchen downstairs, and another will be the labyrinth walk led by St. Andrew's pastor Lynne Donovan. Taylor said she feels few people are aware of the stone-path labyrinth that sits in the churchyard or its benefits. "It helps you to be very mindful," she said. "You can come up with answers to a lot of questions while you're walking the labyrinth. It's very peaceful and you can use it any time." That workshop will also include sonic healing with artist-in-residence David Rankine.

See WELLNESS, page 30

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The Picton Gazette

Initial four-year pilot project yielded 70-per-cent graduation rate Architectural firm recommended QUANTUM, from page 2

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itself to be well integrated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every one of the community people in Picton have been absolutely amazing toward support of Quantum,â&#x20AC;? said Gregory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we did our grand opening we were so humbled and overwhelmed by the support so we knew we could pass that support on to our families.â&#x20AC;? Gregory said the program

has an encouraging success rate. The first four-year pilot program began in 2011 and 70 per cent of the Quantum participants graduated from high school. Gregory said every one of the students found employment following graduation. The Quantum program is also starting a once per month support group for

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Folk artist shares local stories from past four centuries in new book Kaleidoscope of Kente Whimsical, educational stories could appeal to visitors and locals ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A chronology of folk art and interesting anecdotes relating to people and events around the Bay of Quinte area over the past 400 years will soon be on the market. Mary Lazier, an artist from Dufferin County who has produced similar works relating to Newfoundland, her home county, and communities along Georgian Bay has looked to this area for her latest book, Kaleidoscope of Kente. She said she was drawn to the area because her family landed in the area in 1791 and she has visited the area several times to stay with her fourth cousin, Mary Lazier Corbett. Now retired, Lazier said she enjoys keeping occupied by creating her folk art. She enjoys chasing down stories in hopes of getting a funny picture she can create. The idea brought Lazier to the county to talk to residents willing to share local lore. She started with artist Iris Casey, who gave her information about the natural environment and introduced her to Suzanne Pierson, who really helped the creative process by lending a large archive of books and magazines. Lazier stayed with Pierson in 2014

or interesting illustration. Some are paintings, some are multi-media collages. One of Lazier’s favourite stories in the book is of the Regent Theatre and how a likeness of Marilyn Monroe appeared in front of the storied entertainment pavilion in a famous pose in 2014. Another is the story of a robbery of Wellington’s Bank of Nova Scotia in 1935. “A guy was hired to build a wall for a new vault. He made the wall without any mortar, then he came back later very quietly to remove MARY LAZIER the wall and take the contents while attending the recreation of the vault,” Lazier recalled. He took about $1,190, all in of the trial of two men accused of murdering one of her relations, Peter Lazier, in 1883. Beyond that, her research led to walking tours in Wellington, artists’ studios and along Main Street. The entries that resulted a varied — there’s reference to the Ku Klux Klan, to the Avro Arrow, to stolen helicopters in Bloomfield, to proposed wind turbines, and to Glenwood Cemetery’s beloved swan geese. “It covers a period of about 400 years. It starts with the native people around 1615 and discusses when Champlain came in 1615. I’m hoping there’s a chronology going on — I did the best I could that way.” Lazier said she was really looking for stories that would allow her to complete a funny

coins and stashed them in his gas tank. A friend threatened to go to the police if he didn’t get half the money, but the robber had to admit to authorities he didn’t know how to retrieve his loot. Another favourite was the tale about the rum runner that was charged for running booze across Ontario and scheduled to appear in American court. Allegedly, he brought enough contraband on his ship to pay his fine. There were also tales Lazier tried to track down, but ultimately was unsuccessful. One such lead discussed how Jacques Cousteau investigated Lake on the Mountain and

False Duck Island, but no info was found. Lazier said she previously had some difficulty in Newfoundland finding a publisher for a similar book there. She went through eight publishers with no luck. Here, she visited Steve Campbell at County Magazine and he didn’t need much convincing the

nuggets of local history needed to be told. “He really liked it, he was very enthusiastic,” Lazier said, adding she’ll sell books directly — likely through ads in County Magazine and she’s also looking into selling some at Books & Company. The book will be officially launched at Books & Company April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Seniors 65 and over account for 70 per cent of deaths from stair accidents

The Public Health Agency (PHA) of Canada has lots of useful information for seniors. The following on stair safety is taken from the web site at www.phac-aspc.gc.ca PHA of Canada states that seniors are more at risk for falling on stairs than younger adults, and more likely to suffer severe injuries. In fact, seniors 65-plus account for 70 per cent of the deaths resulting from stair accidents. The recommendation is that you take a few minutes to review the safety of your stairs and how you use them. n Is there a light switch at the top and bottom of your stairs? n Install lights and switches to ensure all your stairways

are well lit. n Are all your steps in good repair? n Make sure there are no uneven surfaces, cracks, bunched-up stair-covering or protruding nails. n Are the steps all of the same size and height? n Have a carpenter correct uneven steps. They are a major hazard. n Are you able to see the edges of the steps clearly? n Paint a contrasting color on the edge of wooden or concrete steps (or on the top and bottom steps), or apply special strips you can buy to enhance the visibility of each step. n If you have a covering on your stairs, is it fastened

securely? n Stair carpeting can cause slips. Consider removing it or replacing it with well-secured rubber stair treading. n Is the handrail well attached to the wall and easily grasped? n Make sure the handrail is well-secured and that you can get your full hand around it. n Is the handrail at a height of 34 to 38 inches (86 to 97 cm)? There should be a handrail on at least one side of all stairways. The height should allow you to use it comfortably when your arm is slightly bent at the elbow. n Are your stairs free of clutter? Avoid storing things temporarily on your stairs.

Always check the stairs as you walk up or down. n Have you removed loose carpets or throw rugs from your stair landings? Loose floor coverings are a hazard. If you have rugs make sure they are non-slip, or have a rubber backing. n Do you take your time when going up or down the stairs? n Go slowly with your hand on the handrail. Rushing is a major cause of falls. n Do you make sure your vision isn't blocked as you go up or down your stairs? n If you're carrying something, make sure it doesn't hide the stairs and that one hand is free to use the

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handrail. n Be sure to remove your reading glasses when walking or climbing up or down stairs. If you use bifocals, adjust your glasses so you can see the stairs clearly.

FALL PREVENTION A free 12-week program for seniors will start tomorrow. The Victorian Order of Nurses offers this program that has an educational component and includes balance and strength exercises. The program will Debbie be held on Fridays from 9:30 MacDonald Moynes a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Care activity room at 74 King Street in Picton. Space made soup, roast loin of pork is limited, call 1-613-392-4181 with apple sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, ext. 5350 to register. bread and butter, chocolate coffee and tea for $10 per PICTON SENIORS cake, person. Reserve your place by LUNCHEON SOCIAL the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Picton Seniors are welcome to This is a special event and attend Community Care’s only those seniors who have Seniors Luncheon Social in made a reservation can Picton at the Beck and Call attend. Space is limited so call Restaurant at 252 Main Street early. If you can’t come to the on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Beck and Call for this meal it Bill Grieve, the chef with can be delivered to houseWheel House and Occasions bound seniors who live in or Catering, is preparing home- near Picton.

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NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY AT 4pm. Luncheon and awards ceremony tickets available to purchase $25. Tickets must be purchased on or before April 6th. at 613-8 125 or rhenry@wellingsofpicton.com Or drop by the W presented by

PUBLIC NOTICE RE: SURPLUS PROPERTIES Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1:00pm Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street, Picton Prince Edward County will consider deeming the following two properties as surplus at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 14, 2016:

• 81 Consecon Street (Former Consecon Fire Hall • 65 Station Road Hillier (Former Hillier Fire Hall) Have your Say: Anyone may attend this public meeting and make verbal or written remarks either in support of or in opposition to the proposed. Guidelines and instructions on making a deputation can be found on the municipal website or by contacting the Clerk’s Office. More Information: For more information including the meeting agenda, contact the undersigned or visit the County website.

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

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

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

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

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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**

Set in the quaint village of Bloomfield, this 1 1/2 storey home is walking distance to a bank, public school, restaurants and boutique shopping. ON the road to Sandbanks Provincial Park, this home could be upgraded to suit a fantastic seasonal rental. Featuring three bedrooms up, a smaller living room and kitchen on the main floor, and a larger recreation room at the back of the home. The main floor 4pc bathroom has been fully renovated. A partially fenced rear yard includes an older garage which is perfect for storage. This home is easy to show. $129,900 MLS 550550080 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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This 5.2 acre lot is located on beautiful County Road 8 which connects Picton to Cressy. With rolling terrain and mature trees, this is a spectacular opportunity to create your own home, with beautiful vistas all around. Situated among some of Prince Edward County's most significant properties, there is a scope here to create a substantial retirement home or full-time residence & to enjoy the many charms of The County! This lot has an established well, too! $85,000 MLS 550860394 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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This three bedroom home is located in the heart of Picton and is walking distance to all downtown amenities. Features include an attached garage and large backyard. Property sold `as is` and Seller has no knowledge of Uffi warranty. All measurements and lot size are approximate only. Vendor makes no representation or warranty regarding any information and will not be responsible for any error in measurements, description or cost to maintain property. Buyer agrees to conduct his own investigations and satisfy himself as to any easements/rights of way which may affect the property. $134,500 MLS 550730117 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Set in a popular family community, this home is a great opportunity for someone to get into the market. Lots of room for a family, includes a garage and all set on a quiet cul-de-sac. Property sold `as is` and Seller has no knowledge of UFFI warranty. $134,900 MLS 550740350 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Residential - A stunning mature treed waterfront lot of approximately 1.4 acres on beautiful Wellers Bay. An ideal new home site with a private setting mere minutes from Trenton and the 401. $220,000 MLS QR21506986 Peter Lynch*

Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features are intact, and a recent renovation has updated this home to realize itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full potential. Lower unit has two bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, family room with dining, and a more formal living room. Bright windows and views of the yard complement the space. The upper unit is drenched in sunshine through the many bright windows and features a large washroom, spacious bedrooms and living room, and kitchen. Lovely flooring, tall ceilings and an airy, open flow make this space very easy to live in. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities, including restaurants, shopping and dining. $224,900 MLS 550630068 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $224,900 MLS 550640027 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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*

In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, `The Townhomes on King`, offers access to all of this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. This 842 square foot unit offers one bedroom plus a den, which are tucked away from the open concept kitchen/dining/living room. The 3-pc bath features a corner shower and a bright window. A utility room has space for a stacking washer and dryer too! Your purchase includes access to 1100sqft of common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $262,000 MLS QR161436 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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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

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

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This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well-maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. The lot itself is nicely treed and level, and sports a wire fence across the front already. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $26,900 MLS 550420385 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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On the road to the Sandbanks Provincial Park, this two-storey, three bedroom century home is located in the village of Cherry Valley. This property is well suited for the first time buyer, families or investors looking for summer rental potential. Spacious main level with open concept living/dining rooms boasting tin ceilings, large kitchen, powder room and laundry. Exterior features include a detached garage with a loft, large deck and inground pool. $229,000 MLS 550760172 Darlene El-

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

Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision! Full town services to the lots and zoning is core commercial - very flexible. $269,000 MLS 550690037D Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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**

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A great opportunity to own waterfront in Prince Edward County! This 5 bedroom home has 6.94 acres with trails leading to the waterfront and total privacy. The home would be a great retreat for families, with room to roam and enjoy “county” living. Call listing agent today for more details and to book your appointment. $305,000 MLS 550860122 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

Historic 1876 brick Victorian home in the heart of Milford - offering 6+bedrooms in a traditional centre hall plan, lovely double door foyer, craftsman mouldings and some original light fixtures - plus the Milford Emporium (original two-story `Frontier Style` General store) to run your own business! Zoning allows for retail, antique shop, small cafe or restaurant in the emporium plus the residence, which currently operates as a seasonal B&B. Lovely Perennial gardens. Some hard work and imagination will bring this Milford Beauty to life. $327,000 MLS 550890098 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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This open-concept home is larger than it appears! A truly spacious family home offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, formal living and dining rooms plus a huge rec/family room with walkout to backyard from the lower level. Master suite features a fabulous walk-in closet and private 4 piece bath. Virtually maintenance free exterior with paved drive and attached garage. Updates and renovations include all new windows and doors, fibreglass 30 yr roof, new high-efficiency natural gas furnace and hot water, New kitchen, New flooring and more! The backyard oasis features a heated in-ground pool and hot tub surrounded by a large cedar deck with gas BBQ hookup, providing the perfect space for entertaining. Located on a great street in the West end, close to schools and parks. Bus stop to Loyalist College only steps away, and 15 mins to CFB Trenton. Potential for in-law suite. Move into your new home in time to enjoy a summer of endless pool parties and BBQ`s. $334,900 MLS 404620005 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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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*

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. $357,000 MLS 550110089 Gail Forcht**

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

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*

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

Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision! Full town services to the lots and zoning is Core Commercial-very flexible. $499,000 MLS 550690036 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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**

Waterfront with sandy shoreline on a calm bay and an impressive Cape Cod style custom built, Geothermal home, set back from the quiet road. This home has a metal roof, wrap around classic veranda as well as a deck across the waterside of the house with sliding doors to access it. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and eating Island, open concept dining area and family room with wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. If you are looking for "the place" your friends and family can gather throughout the year or for supplemental income with a rental, this home is definitely worth the look! $798,500 MLS 550900090 Gail Forcht**

Location, Location, Location! This unique 1+ acre property is perfectly located in the heart of Wellington, Prince Edward County`s up and coming treasured destination. Zoning allows for many future uses and with over an acre of land, thinking out of the box is encouraged. Featuring municipal services and surfaced lot. Steps from the Drake Devonshire hotel near beautiful Wellington beach on Lake Ontario. $1,200,000 MLS 550300056 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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

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Located along the pristine shoreline of Long Point Road with over 450 feet of Waterfront and sprawling 4 acres this exceptional offering commands spectacular northerly views of Prince Edward Bay! Endless possibilities to make your dream come true in the growing region of Prince Edward County. An ideal recreational sanctuary from a fast-paced urban lifestyle this property is a hidden gem with partial footprints of infrastructure in place. Mixture of trees and bushes, open spaces and flat rock beach will have you feeling right at ease with nature. A must see and not to be overlooked! $425,000 MLS 550910161 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Enjoy County living in comfort in this beautiful custom built home situated on 28.9 acres of useable farmland. This home offers four bedrooms on the main floor, coffered ceiling in the great room. Walk in pantry in open concept kitchen as well as the covered deck to enjoy those summer BBQ`s. The benefits from the geo thermal heating/cooling system will last a lifetime. This is a home that needs to be seen! $539,000 MLS QR21505609 Peter Lynch*

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

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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

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

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Public board, support staff reach tentative deal amid threat of work-to-rule action rity function, secretaries are now in charge of vetting each person who rings attempts to enter the school. “That was just another job added to their daily tasks and

Trustees, CUPE Local 1022 members still to ratify agreement JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Last-minute negotiations between the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1022 proved fruitful Tuesday night as the two groups came to an agreement on local bargaining issues. Members of the union which include support staff, educational assistants, custodians and secretary staff were threatening to move to workto-rule as of 12:01 a.m, Wednesday but a tentative agreement was struck just before that deadline. Working without a contract for over 19 months, the union had already taken job action earlier this school year when talks between the Ministry of Education and the central branch of CUPE languished. A deal between CUPE and the ministry was eventually struck but local issues remained outstanding until successful negotiations took place Tuesday evening. “We are very pleased that the teams for the board and CUPE have reached a tentative agreement. Both teams negotiated for a lengthy period of time in a respectful manner and came to agreeable

at the Education Centre in Belleville on Tuesday evening. A tentative agreement between the board of education and the union group was struck late Tuesday night. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

terms. CUPE support staff play important roles in educating students, and we appreciate their contributions to student achievement and well-being,” said HPEDSB chair Dwayne Inch in a statement issued early Wednesday morning. “We are pleased to reach a tentative deal last evening. On behalf of the bargaining team, I would like to thank our members for their support and dedication through this process." said Lee-Ann Evans, CUPE Local 1022 president. Ratification votes by both parties will take place in the coming weeks. Fed up with the pace of the bargaining sessions, Local 1022 rallied at the Education Centre in Belleville prior to the regular monthly meeting

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Trenton records 1-0 shutout in Game 5 Good Friday to advance to conference final against Kingston, key Wellington scorers set to move on

Golden Hawks limit Dukes’ offensive output to win series JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

There are a number of ways to look at the Wellington Dukes and their collective efforts in a second round, five game ousting at the hands of the rival Trenton Golden Hawks. Looking back on the 2016 OJHL Northeastern Confrence semi finals that reignited the embers of a rivalry that had laid dormant for a couple of years, one has to wonder what the series would have looked like if the Dukes had been able to steal Game 1 instead of losing a one-goal decision on a bad bounce in the third period. In a pivotal Game 4 at Essroc Arena Wednesday night in front of 1,159 fans looking on, Trenton was by far the better team, frustrating Wellington at every turn in a 4-1 contest that looked like men against boys at various points of the game. In a must-win contest in Trenton on Good Friday with 1,376 souls, Wellington was equal to the task and played another complete game in the comfy confines of the Duncan MacDonald Memorial Arena but an extension of the Battle of Quinte was not meant to be. Lucas Brown's first-period goal for the Hawks was enough for Trenton netminder Daniel Urbani and the hosts rode off into the third round on the back of a 1-0 Game 5 win. Yes, a veteran-laden Trenton club was able to thwart the pesky Wellington prospects through a willingness to pay the price and the league's best netminder that wallpapered over any apparent breakdowns of which there were few in the final two games of the set. “They played really solid defensively and when they broke down, especially in Game 5, Urbani was there and played solid,” Wellington Dukes Coach and General Manager Marty Abrams said this week.. Going into Game 4, Abrams admitted concern the highest-scoring club in the Northeastern Conference was

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having a tough time generating offence and his worries were well founded. Down 1-0 thanks to an early Trenton power-play goal, Matt Adams would give his club life late in the second when he drove to the Trenton net and batted home his fourth of the post season after he, Tyler Burnie and Nic Mucci combined to keep the Golden Hawks caged in their own end for a extended period of time. Sadly, that was one of the few times in Game 4 Wellington was able to exert pressure on Urbani. “We were not competitive in front of the net as much as I would have liked to have seen but a lot of credit is due to

them for playing so well,” Abrams said. “Trenton knew our offence led the Conference in scoring and did a good job of shutting it down.” Lucas Brown would restore the Trenton lead just three minutes into the frame off a won draw in the Wellington end and his second goal of the game just under a minute and a half later more or less sealed the deal for the visitors. Hunter Fargey added a power-play goal late in the contest to make it a 4-1 final as Wellington boiled over and amassed three minor penalties in the final ten minutes of the game. As they had the entire year save the first game of the regular season, Wellington

would put forth a great effort on Trenton ice In Game 5 but just couldn't find a way to get one of their 23 volleys past Urbani. Abrams said it was extremely tough to lose two one goal games on the road against the higher seeded Golden Hawks especially when he felt his squad could have easily won both with a bounce here or there. “Urbani was the best player in the series and had a whale of a game in Game 5,” Abrams added. After 33 weeks or so weeks of hockey that kicked off with the team's annual late summer training camp, all there was to do this week was reflect on the season that was.

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A number of storylines involved redemption and a great place to start was with graduating forward Dylan Mascarin who led the club in playoff scoring with 10 points in 11 games. This season marked Mascarin's second go around with Wellington after a short stint last year. A former high-end prospect from the Thunder Bay area, Mascarin was able to set injury and illness aside and make the most of his final season in junior hockey. “It's a great story when a player gets a second opportunity and makes the most of it and Dylan took full advantage,” Abrams said. While not as a prolific scor-

er as Mascarin (59 points in 47 contests) another player that was exiled only to come back and play a role in the playoffs was Averill Park, N.Y. native Nick DeVito. After not getting much ice time, DeVito was farmed off to a team in Texas only to filter back to the area at Christmas and hook up with the Jr. C Picton Pirates. After nearly leading the Pirates into the playoffs, DeVito managed to work his way into Wellington's lineup and took a regular shift in nine playoff games. “Nick showed a lot of perseverance coming back to the county and helping the Pirates and helping us. It was a difficult year for him but he deserves a ton of credit for sticking it out,” Abrams said. After looking back, Wellington will soon start to look forward and on to next season. The graduation of defensive stalwarts Justin Bean, Jacob Panetta and Jacob Hetherington will be tough but Carter Allen could provide plenty of grit and sandpaper next season. Aidan Girduckis and a fully healed Jake Falcao would also help the Wellington back end, and if the stars align, Mack Warren might need a year of seasoning before heading off to Owen Sound and the OHL which would be a boon. Up front, leading scorers Luc Brown, Mascarin and Ben Sokay will not return but Adams, Mucci and Brodie Maracle will likely be back as will the trio of Austin Labelle, Shaw Boomhower and Colin Doyle. Burnie and Greg Smith will, in all likelihood, resume their OHL careers. Netminder Sam Tanguay graduates and Olivier Lafreniere will likely catch on in the OHL. Anthony Popovich was outstanding in his rookie season winning nine of 15 games but that could earn him a long look with the Guelph Storm who own his OHL rights so goaltending will be a priority in the off season for the club.

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articles for sale

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

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eggs- Farm fresh, free range, chicken, duck and goose - lots. Goslings to order. Plus blue potatoes. Self Serve #1102 Cty Rd. 12 “The Duck Pond” at Westlake. WANTED: metal frame for temporary garage shelter, can swap washer, dryer or fridge. 613-393-5671.

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lopi gas stove, used 1yr, ivory white finish, complete with pipes and fittings, 2200sq.ft. BTU. 613476-8420

Spring sale only

Unseasoned Firewood cut, split, delivered 10k of Picton

during April & May only per cord $255. split • $210. unsplit C.O.D. only

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very attractive Settee and 2 matching chairs. Call 613-399-5359

antiques

casH paid for. Old milk bottles.Signs, advertising items, oil & gas related items, watches, clocks, toys, old banks, marbles, MahJong games, shaving items, fountain pens, lighters, Moorcroft pottery, glass, kitchenwares 20’s-50’s, and much,much more; also buying gold and silver. 613-393-5886 now is the time of year to get your favorite piece of furniture refinished. 25 years experience. 613-847-3159.

farm

14 black angus crossbred and Hereford influence cows, 2-4 years old. Bred Hereford, preg. checked December 4th. Due to calf in the 46 weeks. Call 613-378-2701 or email rivervalleyherefords@kos.net for more information. 2 yearling Limo bulls for sale. Phone 613-476-2952 mixed Hay, 4x4 hardcore, 1st & 2nd cut 613-476-4211 after 5:30pm.

farm

barn repairs, steel roofs repaired or replaced, barn boards replaced, beam repairs, sliding doors, eavestroughs, screwnailing, painting, sandblasting, etc. Call John, 613-955-8689. straw 60 4x5 round bales, stored inside. 613-476-7294 wanted: straw small square bales. Phone 613-393-2254

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 pets

gentle toucH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. quinte pet Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265 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

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).

boats & motors

instead of Trying to sell your boat CONSIDER a charitable donation to Wellington Rescue a volunteer Marine Search and Rescue Unit. Check out www.wara.ca

for rent

1 1/2 bedroom Unit close to town, 3pc bath, bedroom on 2nd floor, $925 includes utilities, yard and storage outbuilding, first/last/ references required. Available. 613476-8052. 1 1/2 bedroom, ground floor apartment,garden area, living room, dining room, kitchen open concept, fridge/stove/laundry facilities, all utilities included $885, available immediately.Phone 613-476-1529.

simple cremation $1,695 + Hst

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for rent

2 bedroom apartment, fully renovated from top to bottom with high end materials.Parking and laundy on-site. New appliances including dishwasher and tub/shower. 2nd floor unit with private separate entrance. Hydro additional and paid direct by tenant. Water included. $890 monthly. Email: pictonapartments@bell.net or text to : 613-3917123. Calls after 5pm or on weekends. downtown, ground floor, 1 bedroom bachelor apartment, available April 1st, first/last, hydro extra. Includes stove & dishwasher. $635 monthly. Call 613-476-7980 fairway apartments, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $995 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613-438-1611 newly renovated main floor flat 2 blocks from Main Street Picton. 2 bedrooms, double walk-in shower. Open concept kitchen/dining room with quartz counters, stainless appliances and pantry. Large living-room and front deck. Laundry room/mud room with washer and dryer, and exit to deck. 2 parking spaces. High efficiency gas-fired hot-water heat for low utility bills. Includes water. Hydro and gas extra. First and last rent required, and references. Call 613-849-4536

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We are looking for an energetic cook/counter person for our busy food trailer located at the Picton Canadian Tire Store. Please stop by with a resume or reply to marksfoodtruck@gmail.com Thank you!

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

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

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(previously Harrison’s Auto Wreckers)

looking for servers, cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers to join our team at Lake on the Mountain Resort (The Inn, The Miller House and the Brewery). If interested please call 613-476-1321.

wanted to buy

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

PICTON IRON & METAL

House trailer and large lot, 6 Third Street, Fawcettville. New high efficiency propane furnace 2014, 5 appliances, town services, $63,000; Also 1 acre building lot in Waupoos, $69,000. 613-476-1309

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business service

i am a very young 65 year old lady. I work full time. I live alone. I am looking for a small flat in a house (no stairs) on ground level with a patch of lawn for myself. I am very quiet, very clean & tidy, and very respectful of others. I work in Picton so I prefer to live there. P.S. non-smoker. 613-393-2915.

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employment wanted

a spring day is the time to clean eavestroughs,get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 burrows renovations. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613-471-0036 “HealtHy Help”, I have 19 yrs. experience in nursing home/in-home care, plus heath care aide/ personal support worker certificates. Well experienced in housekeeping and cooking. Dependable, honest help. Please call 613-476-2481, thank you. Henry’s lawn maintenance. Lawn cutting, scrap metal pick up. Half ton truck for hire. 613-476-8295. Housekeeping, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. sHeila brusHey Catering.Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613-393-5021.

want to rent

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.

Help wanted

tHe county gardener is looking for a helper for the lead gardener, no experience required, learn on the job. No weekends or holidays. Steven 613-885-1307. 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.

personal

are you a local resident that misses shopping at the old Stedmans Store? Then you should check out the LOONIE Bin (located beside the post office), we carry a lot of the items that they did at even lower prices. Shop Proud, shop Local!

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Service Maintenance

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ATTENTION VETERANS, SPOUSES The Provincial Service Officer Patricia Royle will be visiting Branch 78 Legion for one day during the week of April 11. If you wish to speak with her please leave your name and phone number with Branch 78 at 613-476-3648 or call Mike Slatter, 613-476-6071 as I will need name and phone number to be able to contact you with actual day and time Thank You Mike Slatter Br 78 Service Officer

PAINTING CLASSES! with Kato Wake

Baxter Arts Centre, Bloomfield

Mon/ Thurs/or Fridays starting week of April 11 *beginners class Thurs. am* 613.476.9963 katowake.com/art-classes coming events Bloomfield United Church

annual spring smorgasbord and silent auction 272 Main Street Bloomfield Sat. April 23, 2016 4:30 to 7:00 pm Adults $15 Children under 12 $7 Everyone Welcome info 613-393-3172

IMPROVISATION CLASS

Baxter Arts Centre April 17th, 10am-1pm $35 For info call 416-659-3131

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24 MARCH 31, 2016 CARD OF THANKS

A big thank you to our children, Christine (fiance Don), Michael (Lori), for the surprise 50th anniversary supper held at Angelos on March 26. Our grandchildren Christopher (Theema), William (Alyshia, great grandson Freddy) and Marlow & Steven. Friends Anna, Marilyn, Bill & Sue. Thanks for the cards & gifts. Thanks to all our well wishers who phoned & texted. Mike, thanks for the Medal! Theresa. Mike & Theresa Slatter.

MEMORIAMS

ALGAR, Chris. April 4, 2002 Lovingly Remembered Death leaves a heartache No once can heal Love leaves a memory No one can steal. Always in my heart, Mom ALGAR, Chris. In memory of Chris, who passed away April 4, 2002. One more day One more time One more sunset, maybe I’d be satisfied But then again I know what it would do Leave me wishing still For one more day with you. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Angie & Brodie. ALGAR, Chris. In loving memory of a dear son-in-law, who passed away April 4, 2002. We who loved you, sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are ever near. Sadly missed by Earl and Kathy Foster. ALGAR, Chris Algar April 4, 2002 Remembering you as time goes by, Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts. Sadly missed, Steve & Cindy ALGAR. In memory of our dear friend, Chris Algar, April 4, 2002 Fly, fly do not fear Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear Your heart is pure, your soul is free Be on your way, don’t wait for me Above the universe you will climb Far beyond the hands of time The moon will rise, the sun will set But we will never forget. Until we meet again, Your forever friends! HOTSTON- Harry Leslie. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, who left us on April 3, 2005. Softly in the morning You heard a gentle call You took the hand God offered you and quietly left us all. Forever in our hearts Kendra and Otto, Monika and Brad, Braelyn and Madelyn. HOTSTON, Harry Leslie. In loving memory of my Harry who passed away April 3, 2005. Resting where no shadows fall Peaceful sleep he awaits us all God will link the broken chain When one by one we meet again. Always remembered by wife Jean and son Gordon WERRETT, In loving memory of Robert (Bob) Werrett, March 16, 2011 and Noreen Werrett, April 2, 2012. “Perhaps they are not stars in the sky...but, rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.” Love you both always and forever, Debbie, ron, Curtis, Vanessa, D’Arcy & Mandy.

DEATHS

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DEATHS

Jason John Johnston

DEATHS

ADAMS, Agnes Katie

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 Agnes Katie Adams In her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Adams. Loving mother of Marg (Rollie) Easterbrook and Teresa (Michael) Stasiw. Nan to Amy (Mike) Storms, Adam (Jenn) Easterbrook, Alex and Emily Stasiw and great Nanny to Ashton, Caenen and Jackson. Predeceased by her brother Ernest Archard. Agnes loved to play euchre and was an avid Dukes fan who will be missed by her family and friends. Friends called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington. On Monday, March 28th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 29th at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Steve Spicer officiated. Spring Interment Wellington Cemetery. Memorial donations to the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Loyalist Humane Society or the Wellington United Church would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

AKEY, John Eric

Peacefully, surrounded by his family at Providence Care, Kingston on Thursday March 24th, 2016. Eric Akey of West Lake, at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Sandy. Loved father of Julie, Joanna, Joe (Megan) and the late John. Proud grandpa of Caley, Tyler, Kayden, Michael, Josh and Nathan. Dear brother of Victor Akey (Janet) and Dorine Akey and nephew of Helen Baldwin. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and the guys at Spring Lake Hunting Camp. A Memorial Service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Wednesday March 30th at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Danny Smith officiated. If desired, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends were invited to visit with the family on Wednesday from 1:30 until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

VANHECKE, Edmond Alfonse Carlius

At Hallowell House with his family, Ed Vanhecke passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2016, 5 days before his 88th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Betty Anne Sharpe and loved father of Brad (Cindy), Debbie (Harvey Cooper), Tim (Lisa Colliver), Penny (Bob Mitchell) and Tom. Proud grandfather of Barkley (Renee), Brent (Mackenzie), Sarah (Kevin), Jordan (Kaila), Tyson (Londe), Justin (Francine), Nathan, Corbin, Wesley (CarolAnne) and Elizabeth and greatgrandfather of Salem, Charlotte, Nora, Easton, Paisley and Elliana. Dear brother of the late Phileo, Paul, Louis and Lucien. Thank you to the caring staff at Hallowell House and special caregiver Audrey Bonter. Mr. Vanhecke rested at the HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613-4765571 Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday March 29 at 10:30 am. The Reverend Father Thomas Thazhappally officiated. Spring Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

613-476-5571

FOSTER, Glen Martin Eric

In the presence and love of family, died peacefully in his childhood home in Northport on Wednesday March 23rd, 2016. Glen Foster, local farmer, businessman and camp ground proprietor, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of fifty years of Barb (nee Newcombe). Loved father of Todd and his wife Krista of Northport and Shara Lee Foster and her husband Steve Pysklywec of Belleville and grandpa of Andrew, Connor and Bethany. Son of the late Martin and Hilda Foster. Glen rested at The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. A Memorial Service was held at Friendship United Church, Demorestville on Tuesday March 29th at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend Kirby Breithaupt officiated. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Sept. 11, 1972 - March 26, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Jason Johnston announce his sudden passing on Saturday March 26, 2016 at Kingston General Hospital. Cherished husband of Cissy, loving father of Jonah and Ally, all of Picton. Dear brother to Chris of Simcoe, brother-in-law to Tim (Sue) Wilton of Bloomfield, Kevin (Sue) Wilton of Demorestville. Beloved son of John (Donna) Johnston of Tillsonburg. Son-inlaw of Pat and the late Jim Latchford of Picton. Predeceased by his mother and step father Margaret & Ken Corneil, of Simcoe. Jason will be forever missed by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and childhood friends from BC to Newfoundland, Port Dover, Simcoe, Cambridge, Ottawa, Picton and Napanee. The funeral will take place in Simcoe, Ontario.

COOK, Eric B.

July 9, 1959 - March 24, 2016 After a short but courageous battle with lung cancer, Eric lost his fight peacefully in his sleep in his mothers loving arms at St. Mary’s on the Lake Hospital. Loving son of Herb (predeceased) and mother Alice Cook of Kingston, Ont. Loving father to Eric Cook Jr, and infant granddaughter Ackadeigha, loving father to Jonathan Graham all of Kingston, Ont. Sadly missed by siblings, Sherry, Larry, Kathy, Eleanor, Nancy, Carol-Anne. Loving Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. In keeping with Eric's wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday April 2, 2016 between 1:00-4:00 pm at Moroni's Restaurant, 155 King Street East Gananoque. Internment at Gananoque Cemetery at a later date. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 1-866-442-8827 online condolences www.simplertimes.com

KLEINSTEUBER, Douglas Earl

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Saturday March 26th, 2016. Doug Kleinsteuber, of Picton, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Naoma. Loved father of Deborah & Steve of Toronto, Terry & Sharon of Wellington and Rebecca & Rob of Dryden. Dear brother of the late Raymond, Garnet and Pearl. Remembered by his grandchildren Justin, Brent, Amanda, Cameron, Cassidy and Cory. Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Monday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend Bob Jones officiating. Interment to follow at Wellington Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Elks Fund for Children or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Friends may call on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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Rest in Peace

VESTERVELT, Cletus Raymond

On Saturday March 26, 2016, Cletus passed away at his home at the age of 89. Cletus was the beloved husband of Betty Vestervelt (nee Wannamaker) for 69 years and together they had 6 children; Paulette Lucas, Wally (Lynn), Patricia McKay, Patsy (Paul Creasy), Cindy (Stephen Disney) and the late Garry (Charlene). Cletus will be remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 11 greatgrand children. Dear brother of the late Clarence Vestervelt. Mr. Vestervelt rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton. Memorial Service in the Chapel on Thursday March 31st at 11 am. The Reverend Robert C. Jones officiating. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army or the Prince Edward County Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. The family will receive friends on Thursday morning from 10 am. until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

DEATHS

WHATTAM, Jean (nee: Dulmage)

Peacefully at West Lake Terrace on Sunday March 27th, 2016. Jean Whattam formerly of South Bay at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of David of South Bay. Jean will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Whattam is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service in the chapel on Friday April 1st, at 2 p.m. Reverend Richard Hamilton to officiate. Entombment Glenwood Cemetery with spring interment in the family plot in Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Picton United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit with the family from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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WHITE, Richard Arthur “Dick”

is now at peace after a long struggle with health these past years, died at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday March 23rd, 2016. Dick White of Milford, formerly of Weston, at the age of 82. Beloved husband for over sixty-two years of Shirley (nee McCutcheon). Loved father of Peter of Milford and the late Timothy. Dear brother of Florence Jarvis of Ottawa, Phyllis McCutcheon of Port Elgin, Martha Murray of Hamilton and Jeanetta Toelke of Florida. Remembered fondly by his many nieces, nephews and by the McCutcheon family. Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Friday April 8th at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Janelle Shaw to officiate. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation or South Bay United Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the memorial service. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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AUCTION SALES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH

FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH

Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm AT 5:00 P.M. 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, Koopmans Auction Centre. BELLEVILLE See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Oak dining table/2 leaves & 4 chairs & matching hutch, antique maple sideboard, Kenmore under counter dishwasher, washer, Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite chesterfield, Lazy boy recliner, sofa bed, 2 futons, coffee & end sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: tables, double bed/box spring & mattress, Vilas 3 drawer chest, Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732 dresser/mirror, qty. of glass & china, 6 pieces of chalet glass, cups & saucers, sterling silver, Waterford crystal, Medina glass, Wade pieces, Belleek, several small crocks, collector plates, SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH jewelry, chest of flatware, small garden pieces, bicycles and AT 11:00 A.M. numerous other pieces. AUCTION SALE FOR ROSS AND PAT ANDERSON Watch the web site for detailed list & photos. 148 CHURCH STREET, STIRLING, ONT. - 1 block north of DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS traffic lights in Stirling and turn west onto Church Street 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Antique walnut 9 pieces dining room suite with table, 6 chairs, china cabinet and sideboard – excellent; antique oak parlour table, antique parlour table, antique washstand, child’s antique HELP WANTED table and chairs, antique long box telephone, antique oak rocker, solid oak centre pedestal dining table and chairs, press back high chair, cedar chest, chest of drawers, La-Z-Boy chairs, 4 piece Call for Director bamboo sunroom furniture, 3 piece bedroom suite, Cornflower crystal, Depression glass, vintage toys, vintage radio, Coca Cola Nominations collectibles, antique mantle clock, CNR lamp, die cast toys, milk bottles, hand painted china, opalescent glass, kitchenware’s, The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce is seeking RECREATION AND YARD TOOLS, 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 400 cc individuals interested in the volunteer position of “Director” with the 4WD ATV with snow blade – excellent condition; 2015 Massey Chamber’ Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the governance Ferguson 2000 series 22 hp riding lawn mower with hydrostatic of the Chamber and drives its strategic direction. It works closely with drive, 46 “ deck – new condition; 5’ x 8’ single axle utility trailer, management to deliver Chamber programs and works to encourage new bench top drill press, shop vac, aluminum ladder, Benchmark partnerships and leadership in the community. chainsaw, bench grinder, hand tools, hardware, deck box, numerous other articles. The Board is looking for individuals who will bring the best mix of broad REASON FOR SALE – PROPERTY IS SOLD business experience, skills and spirit of service to guide the organization TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE going forward. It is committed to ensuring that the Chamber delivers OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR relevant content, events, and support for the business community. ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS If you are interested in being a Director, you must complete a nomination Plainfield 613-477-2082 application form and include a short biography. The application may be www. sullivanauctions.com for photos obtained from the Chamber oﬃce located at 116 Main Street, Picton, Ontario or by e-mail upon request by contacting contactus@pecchamber.com during normal business hours. The application must be completed and returned to the attention of the Board Nominations Committee at the Chamber oﬃce no later than 4:30 p.m., April 7, 2016.

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

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The long-running tradition of celebrating Easter with a parade and an egg hunt continued in Milford last weekend. Nearly 100 children took part in the hunt at the old Milford softball diamond which featured nearly 5,000 chocolate eggs. Easter festivities have been taking place in the village for the better part of two decades. The annual parade and egg hunt are organized by volunteers with the South Marysburgh recreation committee. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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PECI’s Mirror Game shows teens they can break pattern of learned behaviour Students working hard to prepare for late-April curtain ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A product of their environment, teenagers often mirror behaviour they’ve learned from their own parents in some of their own relationships. Some of that behaviour isn’t desirable. That’s the problem the main characters will tackle in PECI’s latest dramatic production, Dennis Foon’s 1989 drama Mirror Game. The test is whether the characters can rise above and break the reflection. “I chose this play in consultation with some of the kids because we were talking about teenager relationships. The play mirrors relationships they see with their parents and those who helped raise them,” said drama teacher Matt Sheahan. “Even though they don’t like those relationships, we’re a product of our environment. They create relationships that exist in their frame of reference.” Sara (Brooke Deal) doesn’t like the abusive relationship her mother is in, nor her dysfunctional behaviour. That said, she finds a suitor in Luke (Simon Birch) who is abusive toward her and often angry, traits he’s seen in his own father. Their friends, Bob (Jacob Dey) and Maggie (Isobel McDonald), are coloured by their own family history, too. Bob is unstable from his mother’s pressure and his father’s neglect. Maggie sees her parents’ broken relationship, believes its normal, and is attracted to people she

UNCOMFORTABLE LOVE In Mirror Game, Luke (Simon Birch) brings learned patterns of abuse into his relationship with Sara (Brooke Deal), who has seen similar behaviours in her own home. She struggles to break the cycle in the PECI performance opening April 20. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

believes she can help. She, too, has her own self esteem issues. Students auditioned for the roles in October and have been working to perfect them leading up to opening night April 20. Deal said she’s really starting to feel like she is Sara. The Grade 11 actress, who got her start at age 6 through the Marysburgh Mummers, said she enjoys being on stage to have a chance to take on a different character and escape from daily life. She said Sara can be a tough role to play, but at the same time, she sees pieces of herself in the charac-

ter. She said she doesn’t always agree with everything the character does, but she likes the strength she shows in the face of Luke’s abuse, control, and physical violence. There are tough situations — Deal said she doesn’t agree with the way Sara returns to Luke through the abuse, but also doesn’t know that she could walk away. “I know where she’s coming from and I’m envious of her strength. I couldn’t leave Luke in that situation,” she said. “I wish that anybody for going through Sara’s position, or that of anybody in the play,

that it opens their eyes a little bit to show they can get away from this and escape.” She also said the production has a very hopeful message mixed in with its raw, blunt nature. “It taught me that even though it’s stressful and dark, there’s always an end path and you can create your own ending. It’s really powerful — and a lot of that is movement pieces. I sometimes think movement is even more powerful than words.” Birch, who says it is difficult playing the role of an abuser, also really likes the

story because though some of the wording and situations were dated (the cast modified it to introduce inventions like cell phones and the Internet) it remains relevant for today. “I like the script because I like how the situation unfolds and is resolved. It’s not blackand-white, you have to discuss it,” he said. “It can be really relevant. I’m in my last year of high school and I’ve seen this kind of stuff happen… I haven’t been in the situation, but I’d assume it feels really realistic.” Sheahan added although the script is a work of art and fiction, it adds another bit of realism with the Luke character because he isn’t onedimensional. Birch portray as a character that can be quite likeable too. “You’ll like him at times and you don’t want to like him, you want to hate him,” he said. Birch said he hopes audiences take the messages that domestic violence is real and something to be educated about and also that people can be influenced by their surroundings. Dey said while it appears the domestic violence is going to be the centre of the play, there’s also some intrigue in his character, who has a onesided crush on Sara, and in Maggie, who has a similar crush on him. The interactions of the four characters highlight their past influences. He said the takeaway is that it is possible for teenagers to step away from “mirror games” to be their own people and control their own lives. Thus far, the actors say they’re enjoying the ability to work together. Birch, who admits he finds repetitive

rehearsal tedious sometimes, said the cast has become tightknit, which is important in a serious play. “Everyone is friends with each other and there’s no drama,” he said. “Everyone is comfortable with each other and with some of the scenes where I have to be aggressive, it’s good to be comfortable with the person.” Sheahan said he’s been really pleased how his cast has reacted to the play. “It’s been tough material and they’ve been really mature about how they’ve dealt with it. We’ve had good discussion about the issues and how to deal with them. Every single one of them has come a long way.” While there are four principal characters, Sheahan said the show also offers some exciting ensemble scenes and the supporting characters prove valuable as well. They amplify some lines, they act as scenery, and they do partake in some interesting movements. “It was a tough casting call. It came down to who would fit the parts best. There are no small parts, we are a big moving machine. If the machine doesn’t fit together, the whole thing falls apart.” Rounding out the cast are Ruth Laliberte, Alyssa Roche, Julie Scott, Colleen Griffin, Kaity Sandlin, Shannon Andrews, Lucy Mee, Courtney Kerr, Codie Goodman, Skylar Pierson, and Carolyn Cole. The show runs April 20-23 at the Lipson Room above Books & Company. Following matinee performances for elementary school and PECI students, the public can see the performance April 21, 22, and 23 at 7 p.m.

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EASTER BASKET BOUNTY Dukes to operate CDHL franchise again this summer JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation communications co-ordinator Briar Boyce,left,presents registered nurse Carolyn Miller with a $100 gift basket donated by an anonymous supporter. Hospital staff members were invited to enter a draw to win the basket filled with chocolate, nuts, and cheese. Miller works in the inpatient unit at the hospital. (Submitted photo)

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The Ontario Junior Hockey League is taking a page from the Wellington Dukes. The OJHL announced this week that 14 of its member franchises would be participating in something called the Ontario Junior Development League this spring. Playing a 12-game schedule from central locations in Oshawa, Toronto and Burlington, the league mirrors the concept of the Central Development Hockey League which features a Wellington entry and has teams from eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. Both leagues have caps on the numbers of older players and have skaters born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's kind of what we have been doing for the past couple of years,â&#x20AC;? Wellington Dukes coach and general

Manager and CDHL cofounder Marty Abrams said of the OJHL's new spring league. Abrams explained the merits of the OJDL were good but the Dukes would continue to be a part of the CDHL and play against clubs from Hawkesbury, Cornwall and Brockville because of the ability to play home dates at the Quinte Health and Wellness Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The simple fact is we get to have home dates and we started to get a bit of a following last season, playing home games in Belleville,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we were part of the OJDL, we would have to play home games in Oshawa.â&#x20AC;? Last spring Dukes fans took the opportunity to check out some up and coming team members like Shaw Boomhower, Austin Labelle, Colin Doyle, Aidan Girduckis and Anthony Popovich who all suited up for the OJHL version of the Wellington side in

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A 2016 CDHL schedule is expected to be released soon. The 2015 Wellington Dukes CDHL club won the league championship last season although the focus of the member teams continues to be player development.

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Board had to bargain with several groups this year DEAL, from page 21 This year was a perfect storm for the HPEDSB as they have had to hammer out local deals with the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, CUPE as well as the occasional teachers group and a few others. “We field a team for every group we bargain with so it's a challenge to make sure we can get all the days in but it is a focus for us and very, very critical because I go back to how important all our employee groups are,” Savery-Whiteway said.

where they said that we should be made to contribute toward a community benefit fund.” Regardless, Surette said $4.3 million has been earmarked for such a community benefit fund. He said

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“I'm delighted they have rescinded the agreement because there shouldn't be any agreements before the ERT final decision has been rendered anyway,” he said. Ferguson called the ERT decision on the motion of stay “perplexing.” “It's just such a contradiction to what their ruling was about the harm to Blanding's turtles and little brown bats that they would then effectively not stand in the way of wpd going out and clearing the very habitat that they're trying to protect,” he said. APPEC president Orville Walsh said the group was “mystified” by the decision. “There were no reasons given, so we don't know the reasons for the decision,” he said. The order from the ERT indicated reasoning for the decision would follow, but Walsh said there hasn't been any indication when the reasons will come. “We don't think it should go ahead,” he said. “It's much like the Ostrander case where the divisional court gave [the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists] a stay when it was asked for.” The second portion of the ERT hearing that will deal with any possible mitigation measures for the project is still to come. Walsh said there was a conference call last week to discuss the schedule. He said tentatively they could be looking at a June or July timeframe for the final hearing. Spokesperson for wpd Canada Kevin Surette said the company maintains the vegetation clearing doesn't conflict with the ERT's concerns. “Our contention has always been that the vegetation clearing really didn't trigger the concerns that the ERT raised during the hearings,” he said. “Their findings essentially were related to municipal road upgrades and the installation of access

roads on private lands during the operational phase of the project.” He said with that in mind, wpd wasn't surprised to see the ERT rule in their favour on that point. “We'll move forward with that activity probably starting next week or so,” Surette said. He said the initial clearing is expected to occur over the next three weeks. “As it stands now, our plan is not to get into the construction until the beginning of August,” he said. Surette said the company was caught off guard by the reaction to the community benefit agreement. “We were surprised at the controversy that was generated around it,” he said. “For us, it was simply a response to the council's motion back in April 2014

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The first workshop of the day, ZaZen Meditation, led by Bengt Skoggard is free to all. At 10 a.m. Michelle Vickers leads Soul Journey Experience, a process of transcending past patterns, fears, and emotions and connecting on a deeper level. At 11 a.m. Gina Peers will host a NIA sensorybased holistic fitness workshop that will get people dancing and expressing themselves. Melanie Veenstra will lead a one-hour restorative yoga session at

noon. The cost of these sessions upstairs is $12 each or $45 for the entire day. In the kitchen, Jennifer Hall will share her aromatherapy background to teach people how to use essential oils to create natural bath salts and salt scrubs. The session starts at 10:30 and it costs $15. All materials are supplied. The other kitchen session is a healthy cooking class, led by Penny Morris. She will demonstrate how to make healthy, organic, whole food. The cost is $15 and again, materials will be supplied.

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April 14 - The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture monthly board of directors meeting will be held at the Bloomfield United Church Sunday School room beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact Patti Stacey at 613-919-5154 or princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com

AAFC invented wireworm trap "could be a major breakthrough"

March 21, 2016 - Agriculture & Agri-food Canada A wireworm trap invented at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) on Prince Edward Island 'could be a major breakthrough'. The trap was presented to farmers on Monday 14 March at an information session and although farmers don't think it will be the complete answer to their wireworm problems, it is seen as a step in the right direction. The trap is called the Noronha Elaterid Light Trap, or NELT, and was designed by Agriculture Canada Entomologist Christine Noronha in P.E.I. Shining a small solar-powered spotlight into a plastic cup set into the ground proved to attract and drown hundreds of female click beetles, which give birth to thousands of potato-munching wireworms.

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Alec Docherty, chair of the PEI Potato Board: "It's like another tool in our box." "It's not going to be the complete answer, but it's certainly going to be a start." Wireworms (Elateridae) have spread and evolved to become public potato enemy number one in the last few years, causing more than $6 million in damage to the Island's potato crop alone, so Docherty said he's sure farmers will jump on board and start using the traps as soon as possible. Christine Noronha, Entomologist Agriculture Canada: "The manufacturing [of the traps] is a year away," she said, but pointed out the design is so simple and cheap, farmers can make their own right away. She estimates the cost of one trap at about $12. "The reason why I released the information to the farmers now, before we have the actual traps ready for them, is the populations are so high, and if we don't start now, we're going to lose a year of trapping." The click beetle has a five-year life cycle, she points out, so the more quickly it's interrupted, the sooner the source population can be reduced. Noronha plans to continue her research the next couple of years, looking at how many traps farmers might need per field and the reach of each trap. The insects dig holes in potatoes as they grow, making them unfit for sale. They're a problem across the country, although worst in P.E.I., Alberta and B.C. according to the PEI Potato Board.

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The Picton Gazette Festival kick-off to aid Prince Edward Learning Centre

On Sunday, April 10, Authors Festival patrons will be able to hear tales from some gifted storytellers and do something tangible to promote literacy. As Janet Kellough, Suzanne Pasternak, and Brad Woods take the stage at the Mt. Tabor Playhouse from 1-3 p.m. there will be a silent auction table set up to benefit two literacy initiatives within Prince Edward

County. Half of the proceeds from the auction will go to the Prince Edward Learning Centre and the other half to the Authors Festival itself. The silent auction will feature donations from the likes of artist Aiden Haley, Vicki’s Veggies, the Merrill Inn, Black Prince Winery and others. Located in The Armoury,

the Prince Edward Learning Centre focuses on adult literacy and family literacy. It has programs that allow adults to upgrade their literacy skills, finish high school, and prepare for post-secondary education or careers. Admission to the show is pay-what-you-can at the door.

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