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Junior Panthers redeem themselves with COSSA win PECI earns gold in boys basketball for first time in 21 years ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
It all came down to a choice. Heartbroken and deflated following a defeat in the Bay of Quinte Conference final against St. Theresa on a Friday night, the PECI Junior Basketball Panthers had two options. They could head to Peterborough and try their hand against the unknown or they could return to Belleville and face their nemesis just one week later. “We could have chosen to get away from them and go to AAA, which was probably the easier route, but we knew we had some unfinished business and that was a good motivator for us in practice this week,” said coach Rob Garden. Ultimately, the 15 young men committed to work toward redemption. They were rewarded as they turned the tables on the Titans last Friday, winning 48-32 a week later to capture their school’s first COSSA boys gold medal in 21 years. The Panthers got off to a much better start in the final, leading 11-10 after the first quarter. In the second, they effectively limited St. Theresa’s shooting as the favourites hit just one three pointer and three shots from the free throw line. At the other end, Grade 9 Cooper Rogers matched the Titans’ output with a pair of quick three-pointers. The Panthers also got six from Brodie Byford under the basket as their lead expanded to 10.
MAKING IT COUNT PECI Panther Noah MacDonald blocks the check of St. Theresa Titans defender Jaxen Reid while scoring late in the Panthers’ COSSA gold-medal-winning 48-32 victory. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Reflecting on the Titans’ upset a week before, Byford said the Panthers spent most of
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defence and shut down their shooters. We didn’t allow any open looks,” he said. “Basketball is a game of defence and defence wins championships.” Garden added the Panthers liked their odds when taking the long shots away because they have one of the one of the more effective low games in the league with big bodies like Byford, Alex Arsenault, and Logan Stark on the prowl. The Titans couldn’t muster much more after the break, while the Panthers kept coming. Jack MacCool, with two, and Ben Wells shot threes in the third, while guard Devon Wilton led the attack into the key. The Panthers outscored their opponents 15-5 that quarter, making a comeback attempt unlikely. Garden was pleased with the variety of offence on display with six three-pointers overall. “We talked about the need for us to have an inside-outside game so if they were able to take away Brodie and Alex, we’d be able to sustain that,” he said. “When we started hitting threes and they had to come out to get us, that opened the inside game. We thought Brodie and Alex did a pretty good job converting down there.” MacCool ultimately led the Panthers with 12 points. Byford had 10. Wilton, Wells, and Rogers six each. Chrisian Laffan was the Titans’ top scorer with nine points — seven of which came in the fourth quarter. According to MacCool, the difference in the Panthers this week was in their preparation to play right from the opening tip.
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Municipal reps push province on roads projects CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
While a County delegation may not have had an opportunity to meet face to face with provincial ministers at this week's Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) annual conference, municipal officials were able to exchange information regarding a couple of important County roads projects. Mayor Robert Quaiff said the County applied to meet with three ministers, but didn't receive a spot to speak with any of the provincial representatives. Initially, local representatives believed there would be an opportunity to meet with Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca, but Quaiff said a scheduling conflict nixed that meeting. Regardless, Quaiff said he delivered to a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) senior policy advisor a document outlining the County's request to the province to download an 1,800-metre section of Hwy 33 from Cold Storage Road to the roundabout. Quaiff first made the request in January at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference. At a subsequent meeting of committee of the whole, councillors supported a motion formally asking the province to download the section.
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Ministry drafts order to remedy offsite contamination from Proctor Silex/Hamilton Beach site Work related to groundwater and soil investigations undertaken in 2013 and 2014 after buried metal drums were discovered near former factory JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has drafted a director's order to deal with historical soil and water contamination at the Proctor Silex/Hamilton Beach Brands outlet site at 10 McFarland Drive in Picton. The draft order is currently listed on the MOECC's environmental registry where the public comment intake period runs until March 18 and will, once issued, call for four parties (current and previous site owners and lessees)
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GRIM FIND The discovery of buried metal drums in June 2013 has led the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to examine a former housewares manufacturing plant in Picton.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Water samples taken by ministry staff in both the summer and fall of 2014 from an unnamed tributary south of the site which discharges into Picton Bay contained detectable levels of volatile organic compounds, indicating that impacted groundwater leaving the site may be discharging to the unnamed tributary. The instrument indicates that Hamilton Beach was working through a voluntary work plan that provided onsite and offsite groundwater, surface water, and vapour intrusion assessments. Those assessments yielded detections of contaminants of concern in off-site overburden/shallow bedrock monitoring wells and deeper bedrock wells installed down gradient of the Site, surface water samples col-
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nent but orderees also include Gerald Anthony DiRocco of Belleville, Hamilton Beach Brands of Markham and numbered company 2441577 Ontario Inc. of Belleville. According to the draft order, Carillion is the successor corporation to a previous owner of the site, namely H.J. McFarland Construction Company, which owned the site from 1948 until 1985 when it was sold to George Wimpey Canada Ltd. Wimpey did not hold the title of the property long, selling it to DiRocco in late 1985. DiRocco transferred the site to the current title holder 2441577 Ontario Inc. in December 2014. The order offers more details on ministry testing that took place at both the 10 McFarland site and adjacent properties and buildings. Based on testing undertaken in the spring of 2016, residences and buildings on McFarland Drive, Picton's Main Street and County Rd. 49 were found to have levels of tetrachloroethylene (TCE, commonly refereed to as dry cleaning fluid) and dichloroethylene (DCE) at concentrations above the MOECC's health- based indoor air criteria. According to the draft director's order, the source may be related to groundwater vapour migration to indoor air from offgassing from materials in the building and that further indoor air sampling should be carried out “preferably under different seasonal conditions.� The public is welcome to read the draft and offer comment until March 18. The environmental registry is available online at ebr.gov.on.ca and the draft order number is 0129751.
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Craft beverage producers work together to promote growth industry across region More entrepreneurs working to make beer, cider in Quinte area ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
On Monday afternoon Jonas Newman stood behind the counter at his Closson Road property and poured a glass of his latest creation for a visitor keen to learn about the county’s culinary pursuits. The beverage of choice wasn’t one of his Hinterland bubblies, however. The travellers traversing through Hillier’s wine country on this occasion were seeking a tall, cold pint of craft beer. Newman happily obliged with a selection from a full menu offered at the year-old County Road Beer Company. Newman, his wife Vicki Samaras, and their partner and principle brewer Chris Dinadis are one set of entrepreneurs at the forefront of an industry that’s expected to blossom across the Bay of Quinte region in the next decade — craft beer and cider. This month, representatives from 24 current and developing breweries and cideries announced the formation of the Quinte Craft Association to maximize that growth. In the county alone, there are 11 producers involved as well as a couple support industries.
SHARING HIS CRAFT County Road Beer Company co-owner Jonas Newman pours a glass of one of the company’s recipes. County Road has been open to the public for a year and is one of a number of new beer and cider producers in the region. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
“It really excites me that there’s a lot of people doing it in our neighbourhood now, and that’s the big message for Quinte Craft,” Newman said. “Within 60 kilometres, right now, there are at least six other breweries. In a year, we expect there will be five or six more. There’s power in numbers. We’re working collectively to send a message about this region and what we’re able to do.” Building on years of hard work from pioneers like the County Cider Company, Barley Days Brewery, and the Lake on the Mountain Brewing Company as well as other like-minded entrepreneurs across the
province, craft beer and cider has been on an upswing. More people are seeking out craft producers, products are finding increased shelf space at the LCBO and in export sales. As a result, another wave of entrepreneurs like Newman are looking to get into the business. Faced with the idea of expanding Hinterland, Newman said he and Samaras felt they wanted to reach a more accessible product. “Faced with expansion of one type or another, we decided that rather than expand Hinterland, which is at capacity now, we wanted to make something a little more accessible,” he said.
“We make sparkling wine now and it can be a bit exclusive at times. We wanted to make something a little more for everyone.” Dinadis came on board to put up a new building next to Hinterland and the two men who had been garage brewing since 2011 learned how to develop recipes and scale them for larger and smaller batch sizes. The goal, he said, three-and-ahalf years into the project, is to always make something different. Eventually, he said, County Road would move away from lagers to more Belgium-style beers, like its signature Saison. Much like the established wine and culinary industries, Newman said brewers appear
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are planning to grow hops and also pleased by proximity to a micromalter in Belleville. To have an association like Quinte Craft promoting the business just underscores the idea of quality, he said. “We have an opportunity now to say something about craft beer and I don’t think we can do that without a larger group. County Road can’t do it by itself. It’s just like having a vineyard in the middle of nowhere, no one believes it unless four others open up and start making really great wine. We can send the message out, this is a great place producing special products.”
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PECT’s Proof a polished, well-cast interpretation of Auburn’s drama High-energy show Sunday ends five-curtain run at Mt. Tabor JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
Perhaps the highest praise community theatre can be offered is that any given production has the feel of a professional show. That praise is in order for the cast and crew of Proof as Prince Edward Community Theatre closed out its production of the David Auburn drama at Mt. Tabor Playhouse Sunday. A story of mathematics and the minutiae of communication, trust, betrayal and redemption was presented to crowds of varying sizes over the past two weekends and the Jennifer Sillsdirected performance certainly did the non-linear tale justice. We were happy with the way it came together,� Sills told the Gazette Monday. “We all went in with a common goal and we saw common themes in the show of what we wanted to focus on and had the same interpretation of those scenes.� Sunday's performance was the final of five performances and Sills believed the energy level slightly eclipsed any of the previous showings. The story, which was turned into a major motion picture starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Sir Anthony Hopkins, surrounds the relationship of a brilliant mathematician named Robert and his daughter Catherine. The young woman lives in the shadows of her father's genius and winds up caring for the elderly parent as his mental and physical health fails. Mihal Zada was perfectly cast as the conflicted, confused and complex Catherine. “She had the depth of character in a very difficult role and she worked very hard to find the right way to portray Catherine,� Sills said. “That character
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THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING Robert (Bill McMahon) shares life advice with his daughter Catherine (Mihal Zada) during the first act of Proof at the Mount Tabor Playhouse this weekend. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) Catherine's older sister Claire was portrayed by Becky Mulridge who seemed so at ease in the roll of the doting and controlling older sister that one would assume she might be that in her familial life. “She's actually the youngest in her family,� said Sills with a laugh. The director called on Mulridge to examine the way in which Claire spoke to the other characters. “She says 'I' all the time. She is direct and doesn't look for input from anyone else, she is completely one way and has predetermined what is going to happen and that offers clues. Becky was great in developing a way to read the character and then present it on stage,� Sills added. The character of Hal was
can be played in a few different ways but we wanted a very strong woman that showed the strains of hard work, sacrifice caring for her father. Catherine's not a weak person and Mihal took that idea and ran with it.� Bill McMahon's offering of Robert was brilliantly layered with equal parts of care and concern for Catherine as well as rage at his “Bill was the most mature person in the cast with the most life experience and he has a daughter so I think he seemed to understand Robert and the struggles of going from an intelligent man with lots of energy in his youth to being person with health issues, not that he has them but I think the respect Bill has for the character and Robert's struggles certainly came out.
played by Josh Lambert who was enthusiastic and full of energy as the ensemble’s voice of reason.
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It’s a shame there doesn’t appear to be time for the intentional walk
APPARENTLY society is moving so fast there’s not even time for America’s national pastime — one which many Canadians seem to be quite fond of, also, particularly with the recent strong play of the Toronto Blue Jays. This summer, for the first time in baseball history, fans won’t have to sit through the four pitches required for an intentional walk. Managers will be able to simply make a signal from the dugout, allowing the other team’s slugger a free pass to first base. While the move may save a few minutes and a bit of wear and tear on a pitcher’s arm, it’s still the same strategic annoyance it has always been, dating back much further than intentional walks became a separate line in statistics in 1955. In removing the intentional walk, Major League Baseball is removing some of the innocence long associated with the sport and taking away the possibility that something could go awry with those four pitches — an interesting quirk that may leave fans talking, or might give someone pause to watch a baseball game they were otherwise too busy to indulge in. It’s a sad reality that people want to speed up sporting and entertainment events that used to be a distraction many longed for as if it simply get them out of the way to go back to the 24/7 busyness this world has become.
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Sometimes, progress isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Instead of changing the intentional walk, it would be nice if baseball executive stepped out of the batter’s box and reconsidered some of their other innovations that have served to take away from the intimate connection fans have to the game. The advent of video replay, for example, has not only added much time to every sport that implements it, it also takes away a bit of the purity of what happens in the game and the ability of a trained official to make a call — and fans’ ability to share their natural reactions. Inventions like television timeouts may serve to bring in money, but they also detract from the feel of the game and the notion that big-league sport is really about the sport. Perhaps there’s no sense longing for nostalgia of bygone eras brought to mind by baseball films like Field of Dreams or The Natural for it appears it will only get harder to find in the current technological age. Still, it seems that with each new innovation, a bit more of that sentiment dies — and it shouldn’t. Sometimes, we all need a bit of escape... a time to take, rather than swing aimlessly for the fences. There’s still value in the moment. It’d be a true loss if society continues moving at such a pace that it can’t stop, wait, and appreciate the meandering nature of an intentional walk.
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FAMILYTIME The Prince Edward District Women’s Institute marked the movement’s 120th anniversary last Wednesday with a special tea and a presentation of $15,500 in grants to community organizations. Pictured, from left, are district president Mary Ellen Closson with branch representatives Evelyn Price, Brenda De Castris, Kim de Bruin, Mary Lynn Rennie, Dini Kempenaar and Betty Cronk. The donations supported Quinte Accessible Transportation, the Prince Edward County 4-H Association, the Picton splash pad, Reaching for Rainbows, the Recreation Outreach Centre, Prince Edward County Minor Hockey, the Quinte Dolphins swim team, Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, six Prince Edward County libraries, the Prince Edward County Museums’ Jake de Vries Collection and the 851 Squadron Prince Edward Royal Canadian Air Cadets. (Wilma de Wolde/For The Gazette)
Stories From Our Past 1937
n Trustees in Bloomfield announced plans for a one-room addition to the local school. The $3,000 construction, which would be funded by debentures, would allow junior students to move out of the school’s condemned basement. n The senior girls basketball team at Picton Collegiate Institute was to travel to Toronto March 19-20 to play in the provincial semifinal against Niagara Falls. The team sought public funding to support its quest for a championship. The girls were unbeaten in league play. n Picton’s public utilities commission asked council to share the $937 cost of trimming trees. Some 16 trees within the town were to be removed.
1957
n The Picton Kinsmen, Kiwanis, and Rotary clubs held a joint inter-services meeting to celebrate “brotherhood week.” The session represented the first time the three service clubs had met with one another jointly. n The Quinte’s Isle Tourist Association heard about the need to offer information about which service stations would be open on holidays in case of emergency. Providing additional signage and notifying police were two options put forward for consideration. n The Wellington Dukes started their OHA Junior D playoffs with a pair of wins over the Napanee Legionnaires as they held onto a 3-2 margin in Game 2.
1977
n The County’s official plan was formally approved by Ontario’s housing ministry. The plan had been created over a seven-year period. All of its townships were expected to adopt zoning bylaws influenced by the plan by the end of the calendar year. n Prince Edward-Lennox MPP and energy minister James Taylor dispelled rumours the Lennox Generating Station would be converted to nuclear, noting it would be as difficult to change as adapting a home furnace to burn uranium. n The Liquor Licence Board of Ontario announced it would decentralize temporary licence permit applications, allowing LCBO stores to issue permits.
1997
n The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce celebrated a successful first year since the amalgamation of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce and Quinte’s Isle Tourist Association at its annual meeting. The entity also celebrated an upswing in tourism business in 1996. n The Prince Edward County Board of Education and the local teacher’s federation chapters joined together to write a letter to the province asking questions about investments in the education system. n Belleville native Ted Parker announced he’d seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in Prince Edward-Hastings for the upcoming federal election.
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“We’re 15 guys deep,any guy can step on the floor and bring something to the table. “ -Brodie Byford
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The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, staff, or advertisers. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.
From February 26 to March 4, we’ll be celebrating Freedom to Read Week across all six of our local branches. In Canada, most of us take free access to anything we’d like to read pretty much for granted. Visitors to any branch of the Prince Edward County Library seldom request a title that cannot be obtained. Our policy of accepting requests for the purchase of library materials ensures that library purchasing does not represent only the tastes and interests of one or two staff members. Libraries in Ontario are established by virtue of a provincial act. This act provides for a public library board to be responsible for guiding the affairs of the library as well as ensure that all Ontario libraries remain 100 per cent apolitical. Library collections must be up-to-date, balanced and responsive to the needs and tastes of the community and not influenced by any single entity. From time to time, individual patrons may question the suitability of a book or movie for the library collection. It is not the role of library staff to censor material – we leave the decision to read or view material up to our borrowers. If the borrower is a minor, it is the responsibility of their parent or caregiver to make the determina-
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tion as to the appropriateness of the material. The County Library has a formal complaint process that is followed in the event that a challenge is launched. Should that occur, the library board would review the complaint. During my tenure as chief executive officer, I have never received a formal complaint. Very often it is school boards that deal with concerns from parents who might object to a book that their child is required to read as part of the curriculum. However, this does not mean that libraries never have to deal with books or other materials being challenged.
Libraries across Canada contribute to lists, compiled by The Book and Periodical Council of Canada, of books that have been challenged within their community. On that list are such titles as: A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, Close Range: Wyoming Stories by Annie Proulx, Hold Fast by Kevin Major, and Lives of Girls and Women by Alice Munro. These are only a few books from a lengthy list. And all of these publications are obtainable through one of our branches. Recently, The Writers’ Union of Canada awarded the 2016 Freedom to Read Award to Mohammed Fahmy. His book The Marriott Cell: An Epic Journey from Cairo’s Scorpion Prison to Freedom is also available for you to check out. Other recent recipients of this award include authors Lawrence Hill, John Ralston Saul, Patsy Aldana and Ron Brown. You can find their works for loan at your local branch. Freedom to Read Week presents a great opportunity to discover the list of challenged books and reflect on those that you may have read, enjoyed and gained insights from. It is also a great way to check out a challenged book or author and reflect on the freedom of expression that we as Canadians enjoy.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
County officials’ approach to development refreshing
Kudos to Mayor Robert Quaiff and council for their efforts to promote much needed development in the county. It is refreshing to see municipal politicians recognize the better good and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices in order to meet county goals. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has been an obstacle to many development opportunities. The fact that it can halt or significantly alter development to fit its narrow range of criteria is demoralizing. Elected municipal representatives have their communities best interests as their focus. Bureaucrats sitting in their offices in Toronto should not be so rigged as to dismiss the initiatives that may better the local economy. An example from a couple years ago in Burlington, Ontario is worthy of disclosure. Ikea has a large store and warehouse located in the west end of that city. Experiencing restrictions in growing their business due to the size of their facility, Ikea identified a larger site on the North Service Road near Walkers Line.
This project would create construction employment and ensure the continuation of Ikea in the Burlington community; not to mention the increased number of long term employment placements. The MTO has control over the service roads that parallel the QEW and 400 series highways. Although the site met the City of Burlington’s official plan as to land use and the access points were on the North Service Road, the MTO set out so many restrictions and obstacles that Ikea abandoned their plans. Burlington's elected officials had no option of assuming the service roads and were frustrated accordingly. The concern remains in Burlington over the future of Ikea in that city. Lets all be grateful that our County officials took the action that represented the best interests for our future. It is shameful that our current provincial government does not recognize that autonomy over local issues should rest locally.
The “Rescue Toby the Chetumal Street Dog” GoFundMe campaign has come to an end. In total $1,440 in aftercare and cash donations was raised to help this Mexican animal in need of surgery and rehoming. The outpouring of generosity locally and internationally has been an uplifting experience for those of us in animal rescue. People gave what they could, and every dollar will be used responsibly to help with surgery to get Toby walking, and aftercare. We were somewhat disappointed at the reaction of some members of this community – one that prides itself on being generous and helpful. The most often heard complaint was “Why are you doing this when there are animals here that need help.”
We do help local animal rescue organizations. My family has raised around $3,500 in the past four years for the Loyalist Humane Society. We help the PEC Pet Food Bank. This time, we chose to reach out to this animal. Toby is having surgery tomorrow to cure patellar luxation in both knees. This would have never happened without the caring public who were able to see beyond our border. Thanks so much to all of you, and to the Gazette for running Toby’s story and raising awareness for this campaign. We will provide updates on Facebook (@rescuetoby) for anyone interested in Toby’s progress.
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The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is reminding seniors who are turning 65 in 2017 that they are eligible to get the shingles vaccine free of charge, saving them approximately $170 and helping them stay healthy. Seniors aged 65 to 70 can get the vaccine from their doctor or nurse practitioner. The vaccine greatly reduces the risk of developing shingles. Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, affects more than 42,000 people every year in Ontario. People with shingles often experience pain, tingling, or itching and then a painful rash. This rash can last for a month or more and is often severe enough to interfere with daily activities. For some, complications from the virus can lead to serious health problems such as loss of vision and prolonged nerve pain. Approximately 850,000 seniors between the ages of 65 and 70 are eligible to receive the publicly funded shingles vaccine. Approximately 200,000 doses of the publicly funded shingles vaccine have been distributed throughout Ontario since the program launched in September 2016. The shingles vaccine is also available in participating phar-
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Community Care’s Thrift Shop will be staging a half-price sale on clothing, shoes and boots beginning Monday, March 6. Good used clothing for the whole family is available. Hurry in early for the best selection.
Community Care’s Thrift Shop is holding a mini treasure chest silent auction starting Monday, March 6 and concluding at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18. See the exceptional and unique items on display at 153 Main St., Picton. Bidding starts on Monday at 1 p.m.
FREE HEARING CARE CLINIC FOR SENIORS
Community Care is teaming up with the Canadian Hearing Society to offer a Hearing Health Care Clinic. The clinic will be held Monday, March 20. Half- hour appointments are available for you to speak to the hearing care counsellor. For more information on hearing loss, the course or the clinic please contact The Canadian Hearing Society at 613-966-8995. For registration at the course or the clinic contact Community Care at 613-476-7493. Space is limited so call today.
99.3 County FM receives funding for remote equipment
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis visited the 99.3 County FM studio Tuesday with a $23,766 cheque. The money, provided through the federal government’s New Horizons For Seniors Program will help the radio
station acquire remote broadcasting equipment that will allow them to visit seniors’ homes and to produce seniorrelated history segments. “This funding represents a commitment to improving our
communication and ability to engage the seniors in a very forthright fashion,” said County FM’s on-air production leader Pat Larkin in a release.
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The Cherry Valley Women’s Institute celebrated 120 years of Women’s Institutes by baking 30 dozen cookies,split evenly between local police,firefighters, and paramedics as a show of appreciation for the first responders’ efforts to keep local citizens safe and healthy. Here, from left, members Jean Burrows, Elaine Marshall, Lynda Westervelt, Dini Kempenaar, and Maureen Finnegan present one batch to EMS worker Todd Lamorre (centre). The branch also made a $120 donation to the hospital foundation.(Submitted photo)
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also concerned to hear 15 per cent of the county’s adult population aged 25-64 had no diplomas or degrees as of 2011 and, later, to discover the four-year graduation rate here was 12 per cent lower than the provincial average. A subsequent youth engagement survey also indicated 36 per cent of young residents felt they didn’t receive enough support from the community and 43 per cent felt disengaged at times. The working group developed a Safe Places & Spaces white paper designed o create a network of educational institutions, service providers, and businesses to engage at-risk youth and to encourage their success. Beiles explained the CCF used that paper to apply for Innoweave, a fund supported by Laidlaw and the McConnell Foundation to fund collaborative solution to complex problems. The collective impact model advocated through the granting
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program calls for a clear model of integrated efforts to achieve broad goals, developing communication and support models, and determining shared measurements of success. Beiles indicated the common agenda advanced by the working group is “to create a community culture that embraces learning and personal development.” Through the planning process, the working group established five priority strategies the collective impact project should address — family engagement, educational supports, physical and mental wellbeing, youth empowerment and careers and employment. Through the grant, the CCF has been able to encourage participating stakeholders to hire local youth to participate in the plan-
ning on behalf of partnering organizations. “Hopefully our youth collaborators will take key leadership roles in the bigger project,” Beiles said. “Our intent is to have youth feel they have a voice, they’re recognized, and they can contribute.” Beiles said players like the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, the Recreation Outreach Centre, the John Howard Society, and the Students Commission of Canada have been supportive of the collaborative work and the students’ involvement in it. Ultimately, some projects supporting the overall vision were identified in the process and rolled out already. Beiles said the realization of the ROC’s youth centre is one example of an idea for support becoming reality. “Little by little, things are falling into place,” he said. Come the end of May, Beiles said the planning and launch funding will run out. The CCF has already been actively seeking funding to implement measures identified in that planning process, an exercise he expects will take a year to roll out. The success of the project will be measured by graduation rates and a broadening skilled labour pool for local employers.
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Close-knit team shows its love for the game CHAMPS, from page 1
“It was so good to throw the first punch, get into the game early and get checked in. They didn’t know what hit them in the first half,” he said. “It was super awesome, especially to come back from last week’s disappointment. We came back ready and it was an unbelievable feeling how we did so well. We’re also close, we know each other so well, and we play as one person really.” Arsenault agreed preparation made a difference. “Last time, we weren’t prepared for the game. This time, we came out ready to play and we took it to them. Guys were taking better shots and it brought the team together,” he said. “It was a good chance for revenge and that actually brought some energy to our game.” Byford also noted going into the final as the underdogs removed some pressure and allowed the Panthers to just play basketball. For the chance to play the Titans again, the Panthers also knew they had to play well at home earlier in the day against an unknown opponent in Peterborough’s Holy Cross Hurricanes. They applied full-court pressure and caused turnover and havoc early, putting up 52 points in the first half en route to a 70-47 triumph in which 12 Panthers scored. Byford ate up the Hurricane defence, which had no match for him in the post, with 17 points, just one of which was scored in the second half. Thomas Davies
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POSITIVE FINISH The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers defeated the St. Theresa Titans in the COSSA ‘AA’ championship at Moira Secondary School in Belleville Friday evening. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
had a 10-point effort with three baskets from beyond the arc, Wells had eight points, and Wilton seven. Holy Cross’s top scorer, Ryan Brodie, managed 15. Garden thought the semifinal effort fueled his team’s effort.. “This afternoon we got off to a good start at home and I think that translated into tonight. We needed some confidence after last Friday and we came in with no fear this time. We executed well and that was a big difference.” The coach, who played on the last PECI winner, says the win is one step in a process for a special group. “We’re hoping this will be the first of many, now that we’ve got the monkey off our backs. It isn’t a foreign concept. They’re learning to be a championship team and part of that process is getting the first win,” he said. Some of these guys have been playing together
since Grade 7 and that’s starting to show itself in a positive way. First and foremost, they love the game. They want to get to the gym, they want to play, and they want to support each other. Fifteen kids is not an easy number to play basketball with, but they came to practice, stuck with it, and it was a true team win.” Byford agreed. “We’re 15 guys deep, any guy can step on the floor and bring something to the table. We’re ready to move forward as a team and we want to look to go to OFSAA in the future.” Arsenault, who joined the team for the first time this year, shares that vision of team togetherness. “It felt like it was a great experience and I want to continue this,” he said. “I feel like we’re going to be close for the rest of our lives.”
New beer, cider producers preparing to open in county CRAFT, from page 3
In Newman’s mind, it also makes sense to go beyond county borders to spread that word collectively. The association has gotten off to a great start in that regard, partnering with the Quinte Restaurant Association for the Quintelicious promotion this month. Each of the 14 participating restaurants will feature entrees with suggested craft beverage pairings made right in the region. Quinte Craft has also partnered with QuinteVation, a nongovernment organization promoting entrepreneurship and economic development in the area. The organization has helped with the Quintelicious partnership and a map of member sites. QuinteVation chair Ryan Williams said he’s excited about the prospects of the craft beverage industry. “Craft beer and cider is the new trend in the area. It employs a couple hundred people and is a million-dollar industry. It’s something that we see as a real growth area and it’s something we can support.” Williams said with manufacturing on the decline, especially in rural areas, it’s tough to forecast sectors that will drive the economy for the next 20 years. He said craft beverages are the first industry his organization identified to support because of its growth. He also added that it’s a bit easier than wine as it takes 60 days to make a
good beer, as opposed to four years just to grow grapes, followed by years of perfecting wines. He actually predicted in four years growth in craft beverage industry could outpace that of the wine industry, which he believes will continue to see strong growth in the county. He celebrated the collaborative efforts as something that could be beneficial for the entire region. “Where they’re going to find synergies is logistics, ways they can save money in areas transportation, packaging and bottles. They can find ways to collaborate to approach the LCOB and to help visitation,” he said. “Craft beer is nine per cent of beer sales now and we want to see them grow
that, even locally. There’s 184,000 people in this region. If half of them drink beer and if they drink local beer, that creates jobs and it creates tourism. There’s more we can do to get people to visit.” The county will see growth in the sector as Campbell Orchards gets into the cider game with Apple Falls Cider, joining the County Cider Company and Clafeld Cider. Established beer producers like Barley Days, Lake on the Mountain, County Road, and the Parsons Brewing Company will be joined by new entities and association members Prince Eddy’s and 555 Brewing Company in Picton, Midtown Brewing Company in Wellington, and Fronterra Brewery near North Beach.
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WHATTAM’S is proud to present…”Family Movie Day” at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 911:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30. Contact Ron 813-1970. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: February 1st Victoria Smith, 2nd Ann Scott, 3rd Jacqui Burley, 6th Alex & Brenda Garden, 7th Curt Conder, 8th Ted Thompson, 9th Paul Rutter, 10th Jess Davis, 13th Kelly Reynolds, 14th Carolyn Moran, 15th Elizabeth Batt, 16th Heather Wilkinson. COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org. WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT “THE WHAT NOT SHOP”: is having a bag sale until March 30th. Garbage Bag size $5. Grocery Bag size $3. SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am-11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Presents “March into May” its newest exhibition of unique artworks by 25 County artists, on display until May 8. Join us for the opening reception on Sat Mar 4 from 2-4pm at 223 Main St. Picton. Info 476-5665 or www.artsonmaingallery.ca. MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for multiple myeloma patients & their caregivers will be starting up in Picton in March. If you are interested in learning more or joining the group please contact Iris Phillips 476-0027. MARCH BREAK CAMP AT PEFAC – March 13th-17th. Registration is now open. Public swim everyday from 1-3pm. PICKLEBALL & BADMINTON: Pickleball every Thursday night & Badminton every Tuesday night 6:30-9pm at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, in Gym B at 41 Barker St Picton. Picton Recreation Committee provides the paddles/raquets & the balls/birdies. 2.5 hours of play for $3. ($15/term) there are two terms for the whole year. Play runs till the end of April. Ages 15 & up welcome. This is a co-ed event. Come out & meet lots of people & get great exercise. Info 393-5908. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA & MORE: Every Thursday evening. Drop in class $5. Mats provided or BYO 5:30-6:45pm. Stillness sessions ($5) Tuesdays 7-8:30pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee. www.atholreccentre.com. YOGA CLASSES WELLINGTON TOWN HALL: Tuesdays 1-2:15pm. Drop in cost $10. Generously supported by the Wellington Rec Committee. Please bring a mat if possible. Contact 393-3798. PICTON CHESS CLUB: Meets every Tuesday 1-4pm at the Picton Library. Beginners welcome. ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm. RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday nights at the Elks Lodge Hall in Picton beginning at 7pm, downstairs. Everyone welcome. AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711. TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. MARCH 2: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. MARCH 3: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – “Am I being
Unfair to You?” St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St Picton (across from Shire Hall). 2pm, followed by tea in the Parish Hall. Christians from more than 170 countries & 2000 communities across Canada will be joining in solidarity with the women of the Philippines. Please join us & invite family & friends. MARCH 5: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 79pm at the Wellington Public Library. All are welcome. MARCH 7: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon. MARCH 7: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866951-3711). MARCH 8: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance. MARCH 8: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & Meeting 12 noon at Friendship United Church Hall. $12/person catered by the Demorestville Womens’s Institute. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve. MARCH 8: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FREE LUNCH & SPEAKERS – Talk on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women. 12 noon, Upstairs at Books & Co. MARCH 8: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH – 6pm. Meet at the Cenotaph on Main St Picton. Family event. All welcome. MARCH 8: PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets at 7pm at Pinecrest Public School in Bloomfield. Special guest fibre artist Sylvia Naylor will share her amazing stitched landscapes. You don’t need to be a quilter to enjoy! MARCH 9: OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP – 2pm at the Salvation Army. Join us for an afternoon of Fun & Games. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. MARCH 9: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. MARCH 9: PE RADIO CLUB – Meets at 7:30pm in the Wellington Public Library. MARCH 12: MILFORD’S MARCH MUSIC FEST – Plan to attend a musical fundraiser at Mount Tabor. Show from 1:304pm. Tickets at the door only $10. 50/50 draw & donation jar. Performers to include Stan Hicks, Moe Larose, Mark Despault, Michelle Found, Dave & Lenore Bongard, Roy Rorabeck, Bill & Susan March. In support of local Volunteer Fire Dept & the County Para-Medics. All proceeds go directly to these two vital community services. MARCH 13: FREE PUBLIC SWIM AT PEFAC – Sponsored by the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church from 1-3pm. MARCH 14: DINE & LEARN PROGRAM – At St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Main St. Wellington. Free-will offering. Dinner at 6pm followed by a talk by Mark Edwards (Wellington Physiotherapy Clinic) & Mallory Kohlmeier (Wellington Chiropractic Centre) on “Chiro & Physio, the Differences”. Contact Sharron 399-3846 for reservations. MARCH 15: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – Come out & enjoy lunch with old & new friends at 12 noon in the Milford Town Hall. Serving homemade soup & chopped beef with onion gravy & mashed potatoes, dessert coffee/tea. The cost is $10/person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior by 12 noon 476-7493. This event is sponsored by The PEC Community Care for Seniors Association. Take- out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Milford. www.communitycareforseniors.org. MARCH 15: FREE WEDNESDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY MEAL – With Food Not Bombs. Picton Town Hall (Ross & King St). Serving begins 5:30pm. Some free food to take home too. All welcome. MARCH 15: HAM SUPPER – Please join us for the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute’s Annual Ham Supper 6pm at Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley. Serving ham, scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, beans, salad & a variety of delectable pies for dessert. Price is $12/adult, under 12, $6. To guarantee seating please call Josie 476-4120. MARCH 16: ROYAL PURPLE ELKS #147 BRIDGE LUNCHEON – At the Elks Lodge, Elk St. Picton. 12 Noon Lunch with Bridge at 1pm. Cost $12. Call Marilyn 476-6956 for reservations. All proceeds will go to The Royal Purple Elks for Distribution in our Community. MARCH 18: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC – Classic Country & Rock at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall 25pm. No charge. Donations gratefully accepted. Come out & perform or just enjoy the music. All levels & skills welcome! Sponsored by the Recreation Committee. MARCH 18: WELLINGTON RC LEGION BR 160 – Hawaiian DJ Party 8pm. Snacks & 50/50 draw. Donation only.
10 MARCH 2, 2017
The Picton Gazette
Municipality could partner with cement company for County Rd. 49 repair work ROADS, from page 1
At that meeting Quaiff said some potential large projects in Picton's west end, including a proposed 350-unit residential development, were having trouble securing entrance and exit permits to Hwy 33 from the MTO. Quaiff said following the committee meeting, he, chief administrative officer James Hepburn, and county engineers met with MTO staff to see if a compromise could be reached. “We had that meeting, we made a proposal to them on what we thought would be a compro-
mise and they were supposed to get back to us just prior to us coming to OGRA,” he said. “We have not, to this day, heard from them.” While the municipality hasn't yet heard back from the ministry, Quaiff said the municipality will continue to push for the download. “We're going to continue to pursue it,” he said. At the Feb. 16 committee-ofthe-whole meeting Quaiff said he didn't hold out much hope a reasonable compromise could be reached with the MTO on entrance and exit permits. However, he said he did have a chance to discuss the download proposal
with the senior policy advisor and learned the ministry hadn't anticipated such a request. “We caught them by surprise,” Quaiff said. “They don't currently have a policy for how they deal with requests to download provincial roads.” For Prince Edward County, Quaiff said that poses a big problem. He said the ministry will have to work on solutions to make it possible to deal with such inquiries, but there's no timeline on that. “Actually, it's been good because we did have some information exchanged and now
they're looking into it,” he said. “Unfortunately, it's going to take a while. Policy doesn't get changed all that quickly with any level of government.” On the opposite side of Picton rests another road project that poses a big concern for the municipality. That's County Rd. 49, which has a reconstruction price tag of $21.9 million. “We're going to start this year a technical review of Hwy 49 and the MTO have offered their assistance to review that document when we're completed,” said Quaiff. He said he recently had an
opportunity to speak with a senior official at the Lehigh HeidelbergCement Group cement facility. Quaiff said interest was expressed in a partnership that would look at repairing County Rd. 49. “It looks like there's a perfect partnership able to be formed here,” he said. When he returns from the conference, Quaiff said he expects to connect with the official again and begin discussing the potential partnership. Quaiff also spoke with representatives from the Cement Association of Ontario at OGRA and
has been put in contact with a professional engineer who can advise the County on the technical review. “It looks like we're gaining some pretty good momentum on addressing the concerns and the safety of 49,” he said. Aside from those discussions, Quaiff said he also met with Bob Delaney, parliamentary assistant to the minister of energy, through his role as chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC). He said the topic of discussion was the expansion of natural gas services to rural Ontario communities.
Church Services this week
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith Archdeacon Bob Hales (Honorary Associate) 613-929-2757
2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622
Whatever the problem… community is the answer!
Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com
Sunday Mass 10am
Thursday
Gilead Fellowship
Music by Tom Dietzel, and Tom Harris
Saturday Mass 5pm
Breaking of Bread 9:30am Sunday School/ Adult Bible Class 11:15am Gospel 7:00pm
with Belle-Hop Worship Team & Wendy Anderson Sharing.
www.parishofmarysburgh.ca
7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0 613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca
Sunday
“Belle-Hop”
Worship Service, 11:00am at St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford
THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH
3 McFarland Drive
with
St. John’s 3207 County Road 8, Waupoos St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St., Milford
ST. GREGORY
PICTON GOSPEL HALL
Sunday Services 10:30am
Sunday at 10:30
Ven. Charles Morris
Remember how good going to church feels - the warm, peaceful, joyous worship?. We’re looking forward to seeing you here.
Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 3:00pm Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood. 335 Main St., Picton
(across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca
All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026
COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES
BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison
First Sunday in Lent
Worship & Communion Service 10:30am bloomfielduc@gmail.com
613-393-2160
PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton
Sunday, March 5 First Sunday in Lent
March 1 - April 15
Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm
Worship Service 10:30am Celebration of Holy Communion
Serving the Community for 223 years
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
Minister: Janelle Shaw First Sunday in Lent
Morning Worship and Holy Communion 9:30am, South Bay 11:00am, Cherry Valley PRINCE EDWARD NORTH
UNITED CHURCH Sunday Mar. 5th
Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am All children welcome at Sunday School 1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually”.
MESSAGE: “Why Church?”
Rev. Kirby Breithaupt C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net
EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!
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CONNIE GALLAGHER, Sales Rep
613-476-7800
Call Gail & Carey for your personal plan of action! GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,
Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage
This spectacular triple brick home features restored mouldings and floors, high ceilings and 5 bedrooms. A large stone addition, garage and workshop adds a huge main level living space for the whole family, a home based business or all of your hobbies. Beautiful wood cookstove in the open kitchen/dining room. A covered deck/screen room faces South below the lovely sunroom/sitting area off the master bedroom. A front patio overlooks tiered gardens full of perennials, and a rear deck with screen room provides a great place to watch the sunset. Visit MilifordManse.com for more info. SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com
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QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900
OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAR 5TH 1-3PM
33 YORK ST. PICTON Perfect home for first time buyers – has had lots of upgrades but still room to ‘make it your own’. Features 2+ bedrooms, 4 & 2 pce bathrooms, separate dining & living rooms, kitchen & huge mudroom. $239,000 MLS 550680151
CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net
GEOFF CHURCH,
SANDRA FOREMAN,
LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT! Fabulous 50 acre parcel of land that has 400 ft. of waterfront on Lake Ontario. The access to the water is level and the beach is pebble with shallow water at the shore - perfect for swimming. This property has trees as well as partly cleared areas - it faces south and is on a yearround maintained road. It is a wonderful place to build your dream home and have loads of property for whatever your heart desires. $450,000 MLS 550800087
DONNA HAWRYLUK NICK HAWRYLUK,
Already zoned for a Micro Brewery! MR zoned commercial building & home at the edge of Picton. Surrounded on 3 sides by conservation woodlands and walking trails. LIVE IN or offer for RENT the charming Brick 3 BR Bungalow. FOR YOUR BUSINESS or offer for RENT the multi use 4 Bay Garage with 2 storage areas & security fenced in area. Ask us for the broad use MR zoning. 613 403-1466 $395,000
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104 Main St., Picton A NAME YOU CAN TRUST
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INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Next to the Pt. Petre Provincial Park and a close drive to the Sandbanks. Minutes from wineries, this sloping building lot is suited perfectly for a bungalow with a walk out basement. Partially cleared with a driveway. Plenty of wildlife including deer, turkeys, birds etc. Also includes a school bus, blue box & garbage pick up. Only 17 minutes to Picton. $49,900. MLS®# 550790058 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com
SHARON ARMITAGE,
613-399-2134 quinteisle.com
JASON YOUNG, KEVIN YOUNG,
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264 TAFT ROAD, AMELIASBURGH Four bedrooms, a fully finished basement and a 3 season sun room which leads out to a wrap-around deck. $384,900 MLS 550140084
NEW LISTING
182 JOHN STREET Old Meets New! Restored 2 storey 3 bedroom home located on quiet East Hill Street in Belleville. Located steps from downtown shopping, schools, churches, farmers market and restaurants. Many original features; built in cabinets, baseboards, staircase, & hardwood flooring throughout with newer kitchen cabinetry with corian countertops. Updated electrical/plumbing, tastefully decorated, mainfloor deck to patio, enclosed front porch, beautifully landscaped private, perennial backyard & 2 car garage. New roof and natural gas furnace 2013. $259,900 MLS 404830034 Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or countylifetoday@gmail.com
Over 40 years experience!
Call JAKE BERGERON, Sales Rep 613-471-0960
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An incredible opportunity to own four unique properties situated on one parcel of land overlooking Picton Bay. This could well serve as a fabulous investment for rental property or simply to own some of the County`s best waterfront. The 155 feet of shoreline allows for boating, fishing and swimming with access to the dock and boat-house. The main house includes an in-law suite, each offering two bedrooms. Two other residences adorn the property - one with two bedrooms, the other with one. An additional garage/Bunkie completes this offering. These are four-season homes with year-round rental potential. An absolute rare find! $799,000 550720071
JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS,
Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com
HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep
Call Sharon Armtiage, Broker and George Reid, Broker Broker of Record
DOWNTOWN WAUPOOS Beautiful lot approx. 5.5 acres. Waterfront lot McKenzie Lane. Smith`s Bay access. Area of nice homes Excellent garden soil. 2 - 5.5 acres lots, $159,000 & $269,000 MLS 550880282D cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399
THINKING SPRING YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVE? GIVE US A CALL! LOOKING TO HELP YOU WITH ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY AND QUINTE REGION.
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Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com
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NEW LISTING
S-T-R-E-T-C-H out in this country bungalow! Located up the road from Three Dog Winery in Prince Edward County, this opportunity is ideal for changing needs of the family looking to re- treat in the country side on a property featuring over 3 acres of land. The attached triple garage features ample room for vehicles, recreational equipment and toys! Wellmaintained with handsome curb appeal - Take advantage of this fine offer now! $327,500 MLS 550420576
ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com
Apartment building for sale in central location close to downtown Belleville. The well maintained 12 plex, all 2 bedrooms and fully tenanted with very low turnover of tenants base provides onsite parking and coin operated laundry services. There have been many upgrades to the property: all new hydro meters for each unit installed in 2017, new roof in 2016, new carpets in common area in 2016, LED lighting in common area and in 5 units, new boiler and hot water heating system in 2014. The location is close to walking trails along the river and the bus route. Call today for further information. No showings prior to an accepted offer being in place. $1,295,000 MLS 405160153
LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349
lslik@chestnutpark.com
NEW LISTING
1.5 storey country home on almost 1.5 landscaped acres surrounded by farmer's fields. Large covered verandah overlooking pond, inside professionally decorated open concept liv.rm, dining area and gorgeous kitchen, with exceptional cupboard space, island, window seat and vaulted ceiling. Cozy sunken den with propane stove and garden doors to patio area with pergula and office area. Additional separate office with outdoor entrance leading to giant 3 car plus garage attached to greenhouse. Second floor has bright and spacious landing and huge master bdrm with custom walk-in closet, gorgeous ensuite bath and balconey. Plus two more bdrms and bath with jacuzzi tub. All this plus approx. $11,000 annual Solar Contract INCOME! $539,000. Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca
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1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166
HOMEFINDER
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www.countyremax.com
Quinte Ltd. Brokerage
Christine Henden
Colleen Green
christinehenden@remax.net
colleen.green@sympatico.ca
Broker
613-967-9305
Sales Rep
613-476-6553
Ron Norton
Veronica Norton
Colin Henden
ronnorton@bellnet.ca
veronicanorton@bellnet.ca
colinhenden@remax.net
Sales Rep
613-399-5900
REDUCED
COUNTY ROAD 1 – 2.2 acres with 3,500 sq. ft. building featuring office, retail, warehouse /shop & storage area. Phase 2 environmental assessment on file. Current zoning allows many uses including a micro brewery. $269,500 MLS 550480163 Contact Colin for more details.
A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!
Sales Rep
613-922-1860
Sales Rep
613-922-2251
Tony Scott Sales Rep
613-503-0046
tony@remaxpec.ca
Kevin Gale Sales Rep
613-476-1874
kevingale@remax.net
Joseph Day Sales Rep
647-231-3847
joseph.day@remaxquinte.com
NEW PRICE
Totally renovated century home with Barn Style Roof, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in excellent Picton neighborhood! Newer windows, stained glass in the foyer. Walkout to multi-level deck in back yard leading to shaded gazebo and salt water pool finished off elgantly with tumbled paving stones, and a custom outdoor shower! Features a front porch with enough space and privacy for relaxing conversations - rain or shine. $379,000 MLS 550590051 Tony Scott
Great property, great location. Walk to shopping, restaurants, theatre and the harbour. Originally built for the rail road Station Master the home sits on a large in town lot. $200,000 MLS 550660033 Ron & Veronica Norton
Stay super warm and cozy in this easy-to-heat 3 bedroom country home sitting on 2.5 acre lot on edge of Cressy, close to Lake on The Mountain, Glenora, and Picton. With boiler heating system, steel roof, original and custom rustic flooring, ground floor laundry, enclosed porch, and covered rear verandah. Enjoy the use of the grounds, massive greenhouse, or take on a variety of projects in the detached garage and workshop with insulated addition. Cool off in the above ground pool on a hot summers day! Call to view! $259,000 MLS 550860116 Tony Scott
PICTON – Close to shopping & downtown. Features 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. and 2 pce. bathrooms. Good investment with current tenants. Contact us for more details. $249,900 MLS 550620046 Christine and Colin
NEW LISTING
F E AT U R E
PICTON BRICK HOME 2 storey, 4 bedroom home is quiet Picton neighbourhood. Large principal rooms, main floor laundry. Detached 2 car garage with loft. $329,000 MLS 550660058 Kevin Gale
HOME BUSINESS OR IN-LAW SUITE!
CLOSE TO PICTON – Private setting on 3.78 acres. All brick bungalow with over 4,000 sq. ft. of tastefully-finished living space on two levels with attached 2+ car garage PLUS another 1,000 sq. ft. finished space with private entrance. $739,000 MLS 550740452 Christine and Colin
Level, south facing 2 acre, waterview building lot with well in place. Just 5 mins west of Wellington on beautiful Huyck`s Pt Rd. $215,000 MLS 550240316
March 31 – April 2, 2017
We will be hosting a booth again this year at this popular show held in Toronto at the end of March.
If you would like your property showcased at this event, give me a call.
Just choose one of these two lots, and we'll introduce you to Kyle at Hickory Homes, so you can design your new home from the foundation up, or just choose your finishes and move into this spacious 1250 sq ft Raised Craftsman Style Bungalow nestled with privacy on a 7.5 Acre mature lot. Features 3 beds, Custom Kitchen and double garage, All In, turn key @ $425,000. MLS 550370065D2/550370065D3 Tony Scott
We will be preparing flyers by mid March. Call Colin for full details ~ 613-922-2251
COUNTY ROAD 8 EXCLUSIVE - $169,000 Call Tony for more details
GREER ROAD - EXCLUSIVE - $269,000 CALL TONY SCOTT FOR DETAILS
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
EAST LAKE - Upscale cottage in Sandbanks Summer Village, overlooking green space from patio. Fully furnished and equipped – move in & enjoy or use as a rental investment. Make use of the endless recreational activities! $314,900 MLS 550760289 Colin has all the details!
Impressive Bay of Quinte waterfront property on 2.7 acres. Boating enthusiasts will love the private developed harbour featuring steel frame docking which is able to accommodate a large vessel. Features a 3 bedroom home, 36'x60' garage/heated workshop and original unique stone building offering separate cozy sleeping quarters. $524,900 MLS 550960205 Tony Scott
COUNTRY BUNGALOW 1237 sq ft home to be built on 3.4 acres. 3 bedrooms, open concept design with attached 2 car garage. Full Tarion warranty. $329,900 MLS # 550420052D Kevin Gale
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107 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of privacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property. The west lot, no survey. $174,000 MLS 550830148 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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89 acres (approx.) with frontage on County Road 8. Featuring one of the most breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and Amherst Island. South facing slope with a limestone base great for potential vineyard. Unique piece of property to build your dream home with a million dollar view. $279,000 MLS 550870291 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
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BOATERS PARADISE! Unsurpassed Setting with over 2.5 Private Acres, and sprawling over 300 feet of Waterfront in the region, this is a rare opportunity in Prince Edward County! You’ll feel right at ease with nature and enjoy relaxing evenings watching the sunsets. The opportunity offers great potential to the next steward of the land - Explore the possibilities! $284,900 MLS 550960445 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
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Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*
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A bright fabulous energy efficient home in a fabulous community! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 8 year old home features main floor living and also offers a full, partially finished basement. Imagine cozying up to a lovely wood burning fireplace in the living room area. There are 9 foot ceilings throughout with hardwood floors plus the added feature of central air with a lifebreath air cleaner. The 2 car attached garage along with a covered deck area make in town living an absolute pleasure! $429,900 MLS 550740207 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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This high visibility location in the heart of PEC offers an unparalleled opportunity to an investor! Solid building has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of today`s restaurateur, including accessibility, fire suppression and water supply/potability. Featuring two updated washrooms, two entrances for patron flow, outdoor seating and plenty of paved parking. The second story is a perfect office space. This property is unique and well suited to many uses. $550,000 MLS 550550288 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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This impressive centre-hall century home blends the charm of yesterday with the modern amenities of today. Gracious proportions, oversized windows, exposed brick walls, ultra-modern kitchen and dramatic family room, sumptuous master suite, two additional bedrooms, upstairs laundry and many other features. Close to Sandbanks and all the County has to offer. $830,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Chris Kapches Richard Stewart* Betty Burns* President, CEO VP, Legal Counsel Office Manager
Ken Arsenault*
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Contemporary bungalow completely renovated inside and out. MidCentury Modern Aesthetic. Two large bedrooms. Two full baths. Mainfloor laundry. Gourmet kitchen. Lovely private back deck. 9' ceilings in bright walk-out lower level. Central Air. Don't miss this one! $450,000 MLS 550250086 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*
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50 MARY STREET, PICTON - OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Excellent and well maintained solid brick triplex! Core Commercial zoning! Desirable location! Currently fully rented! A great investment! $595,000 MLS 550680016 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*
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Turn-key Vineyard built in 2009 is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre - this established operation produces notable wines such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling. $978,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*
Mark Davis*
Gail Forcht**
Laurie Gruer*
www.robandkate.com
S-T-R-E-T-C-H out in this country bungalow! Located up the road from Three Dog Winery in Prince Edward County, this opportunity is ideal for changing needs of the family looking to re- treat in the country side on a property featuring over 3 acres of land. The attached triple garage features ample room for vehicles, recreational equipment and toys! Well-maintained with handsome curb appeal - Take advantage of this fine offer now! $327,500 MLS 550420576 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*
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History lives here! Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres featured in “The Settler’s Dream”. Full of original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include cedar shake roof, in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and several paddocks, plus a heated and insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! Create your own family compound just minutes from the 401! $659,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Peter Lynch*
Rob Plomer*
Monica Klingenberg*
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Fabulous family home boasts all of the amenities you would expect in a home of this caliber. Tall ceilings, hardwood flooring, radiant in-floor heat, on-demand hot water system, granite and quartz counters and a spacious custom kitchen with walk-in pantry. Open concept main floor living, plus separate formal dining and living areas. Finished lower level with rec room, 3 pc. bath and in-law suite. The backyard paradise includes a western cedar deck, outdoor kitchen with built-in BBQ and hot tub. Landscaping features include easy maintenance perennials and gorgeous rock formations. $699,000 MLS 550740233 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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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 fifty seat 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! $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Carey Lewandoski*
Located on a private country lot, this immaculate 1.5 storey stone home is warm and inviting. The beautifully landscaped yard and large front porch make you feel welcome and at peace. Oversized windows, open floor plan and cathedral ceilings promote bright sunny rooms on both levels. The main floor offers open concept living areas perfect for families and entertaining. The master bedroom suite is tucked away on the main level allowing for privacy while two large bedrooms are located upstairs with a 4 pc. bathroom. Other features include a metal roof, walkout to the backyard and patio, radiant heating throughout, ceramic and engineered hardwood flooring, crown moulding and an attached double garage with inside entry. Oh, by the way did we mention Air B&B? Easy access to Picton and all amenities. $549,900 MLS 550450067 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
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Sam Simone*
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Development opportunity at the Picton Harbour. 6 acres of gently sloping land, with 285ft of waterfront on Picton Bay. Commercial zoning with two road frontages and full municipal services available. Former historic Villeneuve site. $2,999,000 MLS 550720003 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*
Lori Slik*
Kate Vader*
Jim Wait*
Shannon Warr-Hunter**
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Extraordinary Panoramic Views of the Reach! Beautiful and Private lot! Winding driveway lit with lanterns. Main floor sunroom and breakfast nook! Plus easy access to waterfront! $698,000
Picturesque Country Setting! Exposed stone walls and vaulted ceilings! Lots of space to breathe!
Always Wanted a Successful Turnkey Business?? Building, land and Business! In Consecon, close to wineries and beaches! $194,900
Classy Waterfront Home on Picton Bay! Right in town! Separated master suite! Gentle slope down to owned waterfront! $757,000
The SPOT for your summer BBQs and Campfires! Country setting in Belleville outskirts. Great place to call home! $179,900
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CORE COMMERCIAL $399,000 All brick 2 storey office building in the heart of Picton. Ample parking, great office space, rental income potential upstairs. Features gas heating, full air conditioning, detached garage and is wheelchair accessible. MLS®QR166226
WATERFRONT AN ARCHITECT`S DELIGHT $264,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks. MLS®550510677
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How to save enough for a down payment on a house (MCC) A home is the most costly thing many people will ever buy. The process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. One way to make the process of buying a home go more smoothly is to save enough money to put down a substantial down payment. Saving for a down payment on a home is similar to saving for other items, only on a far grander scale. Many financial planners and real estate professionals recommend prospective home buyers put down no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the home they’re buying. Down payments short of 20 percent will require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. The cost of PMI depends on a host of variables, but is generally between 0.3 and 1.5 percent of the original loan amount. While plenty of homeowners pay PMI, buyers who can afford to put down 20 percent can save themselves a considerable amount of money by doing so. Down payments on a home tend to be substantial, but the following are a few strategies prospective home buyers can employ to grow their savings with an eye toward making a down payment on their next home. • Decide when you want to buy. The first step to buying a home begins when buyers save their first dollar for a down payment. Deciding when to buy can help buyers develop a saving strategy. If buyers decide they want to buy in five years away, they will have more time to build their savings. If buyers want to buy within a year, they will need to save more each month, and those whose existing savings fall far short of the 20 percent threshold may have to accept paying PMI. • Prequalify for a mortgage. Before buyers even look for their new homes, they should first sit down with a mortgage lender to determine how much a mortgage they will qualify for. Prequalifying for a mortgage can make the home buying process a lot easier, and it also can give first-time buyers an idea of how much they can spend. Once lenders prequalify prospective buyers, the buyers can then do the simple math to determine how much they will need to put down. For example, preapproval for a $300,000 loan means buyers will have to put down $60,000 to meet the 20 percent down payment threshold. In that example, buyers can put down less than $60,000, but they will then have to pay PMI. It’s important for buyers to under-
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stand that a down payment is not the only costs they will have to come up with when buying a home. Closing costs and other fees will also need to be paid by the buyers. • Examine monthly expenses. Once buyers learn how much mortgage they will qualify for, they will then see how close they are to buying a home. But prospective buyers of all means can save more each month by examining their monthly expenses and looking for ways to save. Buyers can begin by looking over their recent spending habits and then seeing where they can spend less. Cutting back on luxuries and other unnecessary spending can help buyers get closer to buying their next home. • Avoid risky investments. Some times it’s great to take risks when investing, but risk should be avoided when saving for a down payment on a home. Traditional vehicles like certificates of deposit, or CDs, and savings accounts can ensure the money buyers are saving for their homes is protected and not subject to market fluctuations.
(MCC) — By Scott McGillivray
Saving enough to make a down payment on a home can be accomplished if buyers stay disciplined with regard to saving and make sound financial decisions.
As the days get longer and the weather improves, this is the time to make sure that our homes or rental properties are well maintained. Here are a few do-it-yourself projects to keep your home in tiptop shape: • Top up your attic insulation. Many older homes have inadequate levels of insulation in the attic that wouldn’t meet today’s building code. Topping it up will help reduce energy consumption and keep your house cooler in the summer months. A great product for this task is Roxul ComfortBatt insulation. It’s easy to install, cuts simply with a serrated blade or bread knife and protects against fire, moisture and mold. Aim for a depth of 16 inches or an R-value of 50. Insulating properly could also provide added benefits, such as improving the longevity of your air conditioner by reducing stress on the unit as temperatures rise. • Inspect your roof and make minor repairs. Winter can be especially hard on a roof. Look for ice, hail or water damage. Replace any cracked or missing shingles and clear any debris. • Clean your gutters. It’s not glamorous work, but your home’s gutters play an essential role in moving water away from your
home and preventing damage. Consider installing gutter guards to ensure your gutters remain functional and free from debris. • Inspect windows and doors and re-caulk where necessary. Because a proper seal is essential in both heating and cooling seasons, this job should be performed twice a year to protect against drafts and moisture, and to keep insects out. Worn weatherstripping should also be replaced. Other simple jobs include fixing leaky faucets, repairing and resealing decks, inspecting the foundation and scheduling a checkup for your HVAC system. The key is being honest about what you can handle and, when in doubt, call in the pros.
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Landscaping needs vary by season (MCC) Judging a home by its appearance is often par for the home-buying course. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors®, 49 percent of buying decisions are made from the street. An appealing home exterior suggests the homeowner takes pride in his or her home and wants to make every effort to maintain that home. Curb appeal involves various components a home’s exterior, but beautiful landscaping can make a home stand out. While maintaining a lawn is something many homeowners may think is exclusive to spring and summer, lawn maintenance is really a year-round endeavor. The following steps can help anyone maintain curb appeal no matter the season. Spring Spring is a season of renewal when plants and trees will begin to look fresh and green once more. Spring maintenance includes applying fertilizer to lawns, replenishing mulch in planting beds, creating more pronounced edges around the lawn and garden beds, and testing soil. Some homeowners like to apply a weed-prevention product in the spring as well.
Spring is a good time to plant annuals that will add a pop of color to the landscape. For those concerned about permanent planting, container gardening allows homeowners to move around planters in a configuration that works best for them. Summer Summer landscaping is all about maintaining what was established in the spring. Regular mowing, weeding and trimming can keep a landscape manicured. Other than drought, weeds are perhaps the biggest lawn and garden nuisance to a landscape in the summertime. Black medic, carpetweed, knotweed, mallow and prostate spurge are some of the weeds that will crop up during the summer. Seeds begin to germinate as soil warms up. According to the University of Maryland Extension, control with a broadleaf postemergent herbicide applied when the weed is actively growing will help prevent weeds from suffocating lawns. Autumn Autumn is often a forgotten season when it comes to maintaining a landscape. However, fall is a key time to keep landscapes in order. According to the landscaping resource
LoveYourLandscape.com, fall is the ideal time to tend to a lawn that just endured summer heat. Seeding and fertilizing can ensure a stronger lawn come next spring. Perennials should be pruned and cut back. Raking leaves will help keep the property looking presentable. Winter One of the ways to maintain an attractive landscape throughout winter is to install plants that can survive the colder temperatures. Winterberry is a cousin of holly, but loses its leaves in the fall. The bright red berries can be a stark contrast to the white of winter snowfall. Camellia is an evergreen that blooms from fall to early spring and looks like pink roses. Heather is a popular plant in the United Kingdom, but is growing in popularity on this side of the Atlantic as well. The Home Depot says this plant blooms all year and offers beautiful flowers in summer and fall. In winter, the thick foliage makes for an appealing contrast to the more delicate blooms of other winter plants. Maintaining a landscape through the seasons makes a home attractive all year long.
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Dukes draw familiar first-round foe in Fury
Depleted Pirates swept by Port Hope
Whitby outpaces Wellington Friday 5-2
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER
While the Picton Pirates went down in four games, there's no doubting the effort the local Junior C hockey club put forth in the playoffs. The team fell 4–2 to Port Hope on Thursday and by a 5–3 score Saturday, ousted in four games by the Tod Division's best team. While a sweep in the first round of the playoffs isn't impressive, the team's work ethic has been. The Pirates have been hampered by injuries throughout the season and entered their semi-final series with the Port Hope Panthers down some key contributors. “I'm very proud of the effort — we were obviously shorthanded the last month of the season, quite dramatically,” said Pirates coach Chris Masterson. “The closeness of the games just showed they battled right to the end.” Masterson said there was a core group that worked hard and contributed throughout the season. When injuries really began to drag the club's record down over the last few weeks, that core group continued to play hard. When they came up against Port Hope, who they'd been unable to best all season, the effort level went up. “As a group we didn't quit,” said Masterson. “We were going up against probably the number one ranked team in the province all year long.” The Pirates had an encouraging start on Thursday. They did a good job of keeping the Port Hope attack to the outside and didn't give up easy zone entries. Midway through the period the team gained some momentum with some good chances on the power play. However, they weren't able to capitalize.
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JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER
The Wellington Dukes hockey club won't require any deep research when it comes to their first round opponent in the 2017 Ontario Junior Hockey League Buckland Cup playoffs. The fifth-seeded Dukes will take on the fourth seeded Whitby Fury starting tonight at Iroquois Arena and the teams should be familiar with one another after they tangled in the OJHL regular season finale Friday night at Essroc Arena. Whitby, who still had illusions of usurping the third place Cobourg Cougars and drawing the Kingston Voyageurs in Round 1, defeated Wellington 52 in a chippy affair where lumber was laid with gusto. The win by the Fury put heat on the Cougars in their home finale against Trenton on Saturday but a 3-0 win by the hosts kept the seedings from a last-second rejigging. Wellington drew first blood Friday with Colin Doyle following up Brayden Stortz's wrist shot and beating Whitby starter Austin Cain at 11:58. Wellington's power-play goal didn't stand up for long, however, as it was former Duke Nik Coric victimizing his former club just under a minute later after the Dukes were porous in their own end. “I thought in the first period we played pretty well but the unforced errors really cost us later in the game,” Wellington coach and general manager Marty Abrams said Monday. “Whitby is very offensive minded and, as the game wore on, we turned way too many pucks over.” Whitby had the only goal in the second as John Hudgin scored an unassisted marker at the 7:42 mark. Down 2-1 after 40 minutes, Wellington would rally as Mitchell Mendonca bagged his 20th goal of the season five minutes in to square the affair at 2-2
SHOULDERING THE LOAD Duke Forward Colin Doyle puts the body Whitby defenceman Mason Snell during Wellington’s 5-2 loss at Essroc Arena Friday night. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
but Wellington would get no closer to Whitby Friday night. Ryan Heeps would score just a minute and a half later to restore the Fury lead and Ryan Taylor's power-play goal at 11:51 was the insurance Whitby was craving. Heeps added an empty netter with under a minute to go to seal it at 5-2 in favour of the vis-
itors. Abrams said his club would need to take better care of the puck in the upcoming series than Wellington did in the final game of the 2016-2017 regular season if they were going to have success against a Whitby team that just six points back of division-leading Trenton.
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He also mentioned the goal that Doyle scored was the exact type of scoring Wellington would need to find in this series. “Those types of goals and when we get the puck below the goal line are what we will be looking for,” Abrams explained. “Those second, third and fourtheffort-type goals are going to be
at a premium because Cain and (Whitby backup and former Oshawa General Logan Gauthier) are very good first-shot goalies that aren't going to give up a lot from the outside.” With the loss, Wellington (3119-4) was able to close the books on the 2016-17 campaign and what a long, strange 54-game trek it was for the hockey club. The Dukes were still able to achieve it's 30-plus benchmark in victories and went 7-3-0 down the stretch but the club was dealt an unkind hand in late August when three forwards unexpectedly graduated to the Ontario Hockey League. Imagine this team with even two of three of Shaw Boomhower, Scoley Dow and Matt Philip. As a rookie Philip has 20 points in 44 OHL games for the Niagara Ice Dogs this season while Boomhower has been both a physical and offensive (seven goals, seven assists) force for the Mississauga Steelheads. Dow has played 37 games this season for the Trout. That sudden and unexpected departure was offset offensively somewhat with the acquisition Stortz from the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League but Wellington's depth was undercut and that played into what Abrams viewed was a lack of consistency over the first half of the season. After exploding out of the gate to go 9-1-1 over their first 11 games, Wellington shuffled through October and November. They lost games to also-ran clubs like Pickering, Buffalo and Mississauga while dropping four one goal games. “Consistency really was a factor during the first half of the season and if you look at the make up of the East Division, getting home ice in the first round got away from us in November,” Abrams said. “If we win the games we should have won, we open at home. We gave away quite a few points early.” Overall, Wellington played 18 one-goal games and had an 810 record.
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Port Hope, deadly on the power play all season, took advantage of a Picton penalty late in the period. George Miranda fired a shot on goal and put his own rebound to give the Panthers the lead with 29 seconds left. Six seconds later Panther Greg Powles was sent to the box for tripping, giving the Pirates a power play to start the second. Just 49 seconds into period two, the Panthers struck again. Cameron McGill scored shorthanded, sliding the puck past Picton puck-stopper Aaron Young off a rebound. Port Hope was assessed a cross checking penalty seconds later and this time the Pirates took advantage. Trey Maracle gathered the puck down low in the Panthers zone and fired a quick shot from a bad angle that slipped past goaltender Sheldon Calbury. Nick Hoey and Matthew Panetta picked up assists on the play. The Panthers restored the two-goal lead under six minutes later when Blane Gaudon fired a cross-crease pass past a sprawling Young. The goal came on a two-man advantage, giving Port Hope their second power-play goal of the night. Miranda would add another power-play goal in the third period to make it 4–1. With seven minutes left in the game, Jacob Murphy cut the lead to two, but the Pirates weren't able to close the gap. Before the series, Masterson said the Pirates would have to be disciplined and stay out of the box. For the most part, they did. Port Hope went seven for 20 in four games on the power play, but three of those goals and 11 of those opportunities came on Thursday. “The game got a little bit out of control penalty wise,” he said. “I wasn't happy with how that turned out, but I'm not putting all the blame on our players for that.” The effort level was never more on display than on Saturday in Port Hope. Down three games in their best-of-seven series, the Pirates gave it their all. “I've never seen our boys fight so hard to win a game,” said Masterson. “I'm proud of the group and proud of the effort they put forward.” Miranda opened the scoring for the Panthers 11:28 into the first, but the Pirates didn't let Port Hope pull away. Hoey, on a play from Gerald
DEFENDING Port Hope’s Cameron McGill blocks Picton Pirates forward Devin Morrison’s attempt on goal away during the first period of last Thursday’s game. The Panthers move on in four. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
Bilker, tied things up 7:37 into the second. While the Pirates were out-shot 18–8 in the frame, it was the lone goal of the period and the teams went into the third period of Game 4 tied 1–1. Just one minute into the third Mike Smith score to put Port Hope on top. However Dawson Ellis, scored a power-play marker 51 seconds later to even things up again. Matthew Panetta had the assist. Miranda scored his second of the game just 16 seconds later to again give Port Hope the lead. But again it was Ellis evening the score with a power-play goal just over a minute later. Miranda had an opportunity to give his team the lead once more with a penalty shot, but he was turned aside by Young. Ultimately, the game-winning goal came at 13:35 of the third when Dalton Lawrence scored on the power play to make it 4–3. In the dying seconds of the period the Panthers went to the power play again. Port Hope pulled goalie Calbury to make it a twoman advantage and were rewarded with a Brad Bollert goal to bring the final score to 5–3. Masterson said the Pirates showed a willingness to work hard that will serve them well
outside of their hockey lives. “There's a group of players there that will have very bright futures in whatever they do because they were hardworking and dedicated,” he said. “They were a put-the-team-first kind of group and those kinds of things are skills that will make them successful in their lives.” With another season done, the Pirates will have to reload. In Junior C hockey, there's often so much roster turnover it can be very difficult to carry success from season to season. There will be another wrinkle as well. The Pirates again find themselves looking for a coach for next season. Masterson told the Gazette this week he'll be stepping away from coaching. “I've decided to retire from coaching, so I've stepped down,” Masterson said. Masterson informed the club before season's end he wouldn't be returning for a third season as Picton's bench boss. “I've been coaching since 1992 on and off, so I'm ready for a break,” he said. However, he said he may stay involved in the club in some capacity. He said he expects that decision to come within the next few weeks.
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The family of the late Clarence Deacon would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the CCAC, Heather Campbell, VON, Carepartners, Paramed, Dr. Christie and Hospice for the kindness and care they gave Clarence. A special thank you to his sister Phyllis who came to visit and gave him a smile. Clarence wanted to remain in his home as long as possible and with everyones help, he was allowed to do so. Thank you to Whattam’s Funeral Home for their kind and compassionate help, also thank you to those who called, sent cards and flowers. Many, many thanks to all of you from wife Annie and forever friends Heather and Bill. The family of Wesley Weese extends its sincere gratitude for the extraordinary support we received during Wesley’s final weeks, and following his death. We have been buoyed and comforted by the expressions of condolence, food, flowers, practical help and memorial donations. We shall always remember and cherish the many kindnesses shown. Anthea Weese and Felicity Allcorn
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CARDSoF tHAnkS
At the end of January our son Allan was diagnosed with cancer. Since then he has had surgery and started an intensive regime of chemotherapy which will last for 12 weeks. After this he will be reassessed to evaluate whether he needs further surgery. Since the initial diagnosis there has been an incredible network of support for Allan and his wife Samantha. This past weekend that amazing support network included the close knit hockey communities who went above and beyond with their kindness. The Kingston Voyageurs held a game in Allan’s honour on Thursday night and the Wellington Duke’s held one Friday night. Both teams dedicated the game and funds raised to Allan. We were totally overwhelmed with the support, words of encouragement and love shown. The funds raised will help to cover their living expenses and medical costs while Allan is off work. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Kingston Voyageurs, the Wellington Duke’s, our families, friends, neighbours, booster clubs, community members and all of those who worked so quietly behind the scenes to support Allan both in Kingston and Wellington. Someone once said ‘I’ll ride the waves with you till the storm calms.” We are grateful for the many people who are riding this storm with us as Allan and Samantha navigate their way through this cancer journey. We are forever grateful to all of you. Jim & Nancy Etmanski
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ATTENTION VETERANS AND SPOUSES The Provincial Service Officer will be at Branch 78 Legion, 21 Elk Street Picton on March 17th, 2017. Please inform Branch #78 613-476-3648 or Mike Slatter 613-476-6071 with name and phone number so you can be contacted as to appointment time. Thank you, Mike Slatter, Service Officer
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MEMORIAMS Missing a great neighbour! Bill Bartlett March 7th, 2016
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MEMORIAMS
HINEMAN, Velma. In loving memory of a dear mom who passed away February 27, 2003. Today recalls sad memories Of a dear mother gone to rest And the ones who think of her today Are the ones who loved her best. Always remembered by Daphne, Brad & girls.
DEATHS
Thinking of you always! Ron, Sue, Alex & Nolan
CHRISTIE (nee Hepburn), Susan Ina Ann
In loving memory of
Carole McDermaid
Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she left behind. Always loved and remembered Bud, Janet Lee, Paul, Pam, Burton, Brodie, Angela, Bradley, Kylee, Ayla & Ronan
Madeline Mulkeen
April 13, 1946 - March 4, 2015 Our Madeline, former nurse - the fashionista, lover of bright colours and sometimes outrageous outfits, is still missed by her family, friends and colleagues around the globe. Love from all! Stuart Brown, Annette Gaskin and Terry Graham.
With typical grace and nearmagical effortlessness, Susan Ina Ann Christie died in her home on February 24, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. She was 83. Susan is predeceased by husband Jack and survived by her lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project to make decent people of some undoubtedly questionable material: Gavin (Erin), Robert (Margaret), Vicky, Peter (Priscilla) and Elizabeth (John). She will be deeply missed by grandchildren â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Connor, Matthew, Maura, Fraser, Hannah, Laura and Katherine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was much loved by â&#x20AC;&#x153;adopted daughterâ&#x20AC;? Juliet as well as Niza, Shine, Valencia and many other wonderful caregivers. Special thanks for the exceptional and compassionate care of Dr. Sarah LeBlanc and NP Brad Gunn. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. A funeral service will be held at St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St., Picton on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 4 pm. Family will receive visitors at the church beginning at 3 pm in advance of the service.
DEATHS
WILLIAMS, Carl Thomas
December 19, 1958 - February 18, 2017 Sadly, early in the morning of February 18 and surrounded by family Carl left us, ending the pain and sadness he had been experiencing. Carl was a traveller, an entrepreneur and a sailor of tall ships. During his life he sailed the seven seas and lived for an extended time in Denmark as well as all over Canada , before settling in The County. He was an old school, classy but hardworking guy, and you could be sure that he always had a witty remark up his sleeve as well as a warm smile on his face. Mourning his loss are his devastated family, wife Cheryl, son David (Mia) and grandson Otto, Mother Sheila, sister Tracy (Mac) and sister Vicki as well as extended family and friends in Denmark. Many aunts, uncles and cousins and all the gang at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pointâ&#x20AC;? also share this loss with us. While cremation has already taken place a celebration of life will be held on Saturday February 25th at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Churchâ&#x20AC;?. As an expression of sympathy please hug your loved ones and your dog family as Carl would want, we are sure his great dog Teddy was waiting to greet him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silence the pianos and With muffled drum Bring out the coffin and Let the mourners comeâ&#x20AC;? w. h. Auden
WOOD, James Richard
At his home, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Jim Wood, of St. Ola, in his 72nd year. Son of the late Richard & E. Pearl Wood. Companion of Irene Legault. Father of Amber (Christopher) Granter; Golden, B.C. and Richard (Leanne) Wood; Stirling. Grandfather of Gage, Colton, Riley, and Madilyn. Brother of Sandra (Bill) Edwards, Donald (Kate) Wood, and Ronald Wood. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place in the summer. Arrangements, McConnell Funeral Home, Madoc. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca
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Michael John Rea
December 7, 1959 - March 2, 2016 You're always in our hearts brother Mike, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as oneâ&#x20AC;?. Love Gord, Pete, Jackie and Mary
GUTZMAN, Ron Lawrence
Suddenly and peacefully at Picton Memorial Hospital on Feburary 25, 2017, at the age of 88. Beloved husband for 67 years to Isabella. Proud father of Joseph (Patti), Jerry (Suzie) and Judith (Kerry). Cherished Poppi to Kathleen, Meaghan, Jesse and Chelsea.Cremation followed by private family ceremony. We will miss you forever and we will love you always.
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Cashier(s) The Cashier team member works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers. This position requires delivering friendly and courteous service while processing customer purchases efficiently and correctly. This role involves the operation of a computerized cash register. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: • Strong orientation towards customer service excellence. • Highly approachable, customer-oriented individual who thrives in offering exceptional service to customers. • Smiles, makes eye contact, greets and thanks customers • Standing/walking for 8 hours. • Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise item may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”. • Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required. Garden Centre Associates(s) The Garden Centre Sales Associate works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers to deliver friendly and courteous service while explaining features and benefits of lawn and garden products. This role also involves garden centre maintenance (watering and caring for annuals, perennials and nursery stock), stocking shelves, merchandising, customer carry outs and general housekeeping. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: • Strong orientation towards customer service excellence. • Highly approachable, customer-oriented individual who thrives on offering exceptional service to customers. • Standing/walking for 8 hours. • Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”. • Lifting and turning repeatedly throughout the shift. Lifting above the shoulder, from floor to shoulder and floor to waist. • Walking and carrying things at the same time and pushing/pulling, as required.
Automotive Parts Associate – Part-Time The Automotive Parts Associate works in a fast-paced automotive environment that involves constant interaction with customers in person and over the phone, with the use of a computerized automotive parts look-up system. The role also involves interaction with outside vendors using various ordering processes and systems and a responsibility for maintaining the automotive retail floor. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: • Demonstrated automotive subject matter knowledge and interest. • Good working knowledge of automotive parts lookup system. • Sources and orders automotive parts for customers though authorized suppliers. • Follows established procedures regarding the ordering and sale of parts to customers and the Service Department. • Processes returns, warranties and castings as required. • Tests and fills batteries. Tests starters and alternators. Operates the battery filling station as per training received. We offer a safe, clean work environment, with opportunity to grow. Please forward all resumes to: CTC082Picton@outlook.com or fax to 613-471-2068, or drop off a resume.
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Club raises $7,000 to help Etmanski through his cancer treatments DUKES, from page 19
In a North-East Conference where Trenton, Cobourg, Whitby, Markham and Stouffville went all-in in terms of player acquisitions in a quest to build a winner this season, that was a tough speed bump for Wellington to hit. “We talk about it quite a bit, the development model of the team and it's the whole point of the organization and you are always proud when players move up the ranks,” Abrams said. But this year, with Trenton hosting the Dudley Hewitt Cup and Cobourg hosting the Royal Bank Cup, certainly a few wistful moments have led the brass to wonder 'what if?' What if the three aforementioned forwards are left in Wellington for a season of seasoning? What if 2015-2016 standouts Luc Brown, Jacob Panetta and Ben Sokay were back for another year instead of departing early for the NCAA ranks? In terms of netminders, both Olivier Lfreniere and Anthony Popovich have stood out in the OHL this season for the Ottawa 67's and Guelph Storm, respectively. What if one or both were in the Wellington stable making an otherworldly tandem with OJHL
star Connor Ryckman? “Every team can say those things but we certainly didn't anticipate losing those three forwards in late August,” Abrams said, adding the team was in on more than a couple of significant deals at both the Dec. 1 and Jan. 10 deadlines that ultimately unravelled at the last minute. “There's been so many peaks and valleys and the different scenarios that almost played out this season, It's really been a rollercoaster the whole way through,” he said. 'Round the Roc: With the lone helper, Stortz was able to hit the 90 point plateau, scoring 37 goals and adding 53 helpers. Saturday morning, the Welland native had a one-point lead on Jack Jacome of the Georgetown Raiders for the league lead in points but Jacome managed a pair of goals ion a 5-2 win over Mississauga Saturday night to take top scorer laurels...Wellington honoured former music man Allan Etmanski prior to puck drop Friday night in an emotional ceremony at centre ice. The Wellington native who now calls games for Kingston is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Proceeds from the game and a silent auction netted the Etmanski family over $7,000.
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St. Theresa scores with 15 seconds left to reach Bay of Quinte final ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER
The PECI Boys Hockey Panthers had their best Bay of Quinte Conference finish in many years this season as they narrowly missed a big upset and a berth in the league final. Seeded fourth after a 5-4 regular season, the Panthers drew a tough assignment against the topranked St. Theresa Titans at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre Tuesday morning. The Titans pressured the Panthers early on, but PECI goaltender Carter Whitteker weathered the storm to allow his squad to regroup in a fast-paced backand-forth contest. After a scoreless first period, the Titans struck first as veteran forward Jacob Yohn fired a hard pass to captain Josh Burelle, who one-timed the puck past Whitteker 4:25 into the frame. Neither team would score until the final stanza, when Panthers captain Andrew Ward beat Titans goaltender Brennan Bush on the power play. The Titans disputed the puck entered the net, but to no avail. On the next play, Bush had to make a big pad save to stave off the Panthers’ attack as the Titans felt more adversity than they had throughout the game and the season. As time wound down toward the final minute, the Titans managed to send forward Dyson Cassidy in alone on a breakaway from centre ice. Ultimately, he lost the puck and offered a late snow job to Whitteker. ] The Panthers’ bench was incensed there was no call after losing two players themselves —
ZEROING IN PECI Panther Lucas Clarke, right, has St. Theresa Titans captain Josh Burelle lined up as he takes the last few strides into contact during Tuesday’s Bay of Quinte semifinal.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Cole St. Pierre and Riley St. Pierre — to misconducts earlier in the period, but despite Ward’s pleas the game went on. The Titans continued to hold pressure in the offensive zone. The crossbar came to Whitteker’s rescue with 44 seconds to play, but he wasn’t so fortunate as Yohn beat him with 15 seconds left to clinch the game. Coach Ron Norton was pleased with how his Panthers skated with the Titans. “Carter Whitteker played exceptionally well that game to hold us in,” he said. “At the same time, we had our chances and it could have gone 2-1 for us as quickly as it did for them.” Having given everything in
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attempt to beat the Titans, the Panthers suffered a letdown in the bronze medal game against the Bayside Red Devils, letting up four goals in the first period and falling 8-4. Norton said energy and style of play both were factors in the second game of the day. “We were gassed. The boys on the ice were gassed. No excuses, though, that was a good hockey club we played,” he said. “I thought we’d match up better than we did.” Norton said the Red Devils played a different style than the Titans, often looking to capitalize on their team speed with long breakout passes. “They’re looking all the time. When they get control, they jump. They’re not waiting at all.” Will Watters and Cameron Hagerman each had a pair of goals for the Red Devils. Dart Steeves, Jake Hagerman, Malcolm Warren, and Cody had singles. Hunter VanVlack and Ward each found the net twice for the Panthers. Ultimately, St. Theresa also lost its second game of the day, falling to Centre Hastings. Last Thursday, the Panthers secured their place in the semifinals with a 6-0 shutout of the East Northumberland Blue Dragons on home ice. Six different PECI skaters found the net as Ward, Andrew Foster, Chase Eaton, Lucas Clarke, Riley St. Pierre, and Cole St. Pierre scored. Whitteker was in goal. By advancing to the Bay of Quinte frozen four, the Panthers also secured a berth in COSSA though they weren’t certain Tuesday whether they’d be playing in the AA or AAA tournament. Norton said the Panthers have come a long way in the past four years from the bottom of the league standings to a contending team and that’s improvement the players should be proud of. He added the team should have a great nucleus in place to continue to build on its successes.
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Kings midgets, peewees down 2-0 in semis
A pair of Prince Edward County Kings teams will head to cottage country this weekend with hopes of putting a different foot forward in the OMHA playdowns. Both the Kerr Construction Peewee BB Kings and the Ainsworth Funeral Home Midget BB Kings find themselves with their backs to the wall after dropping Games 1 and 2 of their respective OMHA semifinals. On the midget side, there is some reason for optimism as the contests against the Huntsville Otters were incredibly close. The midgets were shaded 3-2 in the series opener and lost Sunday afternoon by a 3-1 margin. Kings coach John Kelly said the club struggled to match the Otters intensity level on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought we were better in our own zone but the Otters just seemed to want it more,â&#x20AC;? Kelly said Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to practice twice and have a video session and help our players believe they can make an impact in this series.â&#x20AC;? After a scoreless first period, a loose puck and a funky change at the Kings bench earned the squad a too many men penalty., Huntsville scored a power-play goal but the Kings responded with a power-play goal of their own when Andrew Ward and Braden Kelly teamed up to feed Hunter Van Vlack. Tied at 1-1 after two, the Otters would bag another power-play goal five minutes into the third and,later, a poorly timed pinch partway through the period offered a successful odd man rush Huntsville wouldn't squander to
build a 3-1 lead. With netminder Carter Whitteker lifted for the extra attacker, Van Vlack set up Deroche to make it 3-2 with just over a minute left. On Sunday, The Kings would struggle with a penalty kill as the Otters built a 2-0 lead. Aiden Wallwork's knuckleball beat the Huntsville netminder to make it 2-1 but the Otters responded with another powerplay goal. The Kings had a full twominute five-on-three power play in which to work with later in the game but Huntsville held the line and the contest ended 3-1. The netminding of Whitteker continues to be the Kings strongest suit so far in the playoffs with several big stops being made by the Wellington native. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He always gives us a chance to win and he's the one who wants to win the most,â&#x20AC;? Kelly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your goalie can't be your captain, but Carter is definitely the leader of this team.â&#x20AC;? For the peewees, the club is facing a well-polished Collingwood Blackhawks squad that plays well beyond their years. At the peewee level, rapid puck movement and an astute cycle game are qualities not typically utilized to the proficiency that Collingwood employed them in 4-0 and 4-1 wins on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The Blackhawks had racked up eight straight goals over a sixperiod span until Kings forward Geritt Kempers scored an unassisted tally late in Game 2. Kings bench boss Jamie Lane knows his team will need to study
and prepare in order to compete with Collingwood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to make a few adjustments to hopefully slow them down on the blue lines which will open up some scoring opportunities for us,â&#x20AC;? Lane said. t. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be better as a group of five in our zone and interrupt their cycle game.â&#x20AC;? For many of the first-year peewees, this series marks the first time they have played in an OMHA semifinal and Lane explained that he's kept a positive message in the face of a finelytuned opponent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are determined to bring it back Sunday for Game 5 in Wellington,â&#x20AC;? he added. For updates, please visit pecmha.com and click on the playoffs tab.
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The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce is seeking individuals interested in the volunteer position of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Directorâ&#x20AC;? with the ChamberĘźs Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the governance of the Chamber and drives its strategic direction. It works closely with management to deliver Chamber programs and works to encourage new partnerships and leadership in the community.
The Board is looking for individuals who will bring the best mix of broad business experience, skills and spirit of service to guide the organization going forward. It is committed to ensuring that the Chamber delivers relevant content, events, and support for the business community.
If you are interested in being a Director, you must complete a nomination application form and include a short biography. The application may be obtained from the Chamber office located at 116 Main Street, Picton, Ontario or by e-mail upon request by contacting contact us@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 Friday, March 24, 2017.
Qualified individuals must be a member in good standing with the Chamber.
NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER TODAY for the presented by PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY Volunteer Recognition Awards Luncheon Wed., April 26th from 11:30am - 2:00pm at Wellings of Picton, 617 County Road 49, Picton Deadline for Nominations is March 31st. Nomination forms are available at Wellings of Picton, the Picton Gazette office at 267 Main Street and on line at Wellingsofpicton.com For more information please call Rachel at 613-818-4125 Tickets $25 for the luncheon and awards ceremony.
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