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Muddy Maple weekend still sweet for visitors

County closes off its water system intake as precaution after 30 L of fuel enters Picton Bay

Firefighters’ breakfast among well-attended festival events

Spilled fuel from barge prompts emergency measures

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Wet and muddy conditions greeted visitors for Maple in the County this weekend, but few seemed to mind as cars lined up at the roadside near the 12 participating sugar bushes and at several of the related wineries, restaurants, and attractions.

Along Lucks Crossroad, youngsters didn’t seem to mind the muck as they chased chickens through the fields at Loha Farms. Up a laneway, a group of volunteer firefighters huddled around grills and under tents to turn out pancakes, bacon, and sausages. The guest cooks indicated they kept busy throughout the day Saturday and expected another busy time on Sunday. Some of the proceeds from the day would go to assist their community projects.

Inside a warm, dry barn, families gathered for pancakes and the star attraction — maple syrup boiled from sap collected right on the farm. Loha Farms maple producer Chris Armstrong was pleased with his first foray into the busy tourist weekend.

“I think we’re having a good turnout. I don’t know how many people we’ve had yet, but it’s definitely keeping us busy,” he said. “It’s definitely a real community effort.”

Armstrong said the connection with the firefighters came about because he’s on the fire department. He noted that when the new fire station was

side and appeared to be taking on water.

The crew set up a pump to try and keep the vessel above the water line but the bow of the 90 ft x 40 ft barge came to rest on the Picton Bay seabed in approximately 30 to 35 feet of water.

It has yet to be determined exactly how the Pitts Carillon came to become unseaworthy during the trip between Toronto and Picton but a working theory as of press time was that ice build up in Picton Bay and Adolphus Reach may have wore a hole in the barge's hull during the last legs of its voyage.

JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A partially submerged barge in Picton Bay that was to be a temporary landing point during construction of an industrial wind turbine project on Amherst Island has led to a water emergency in Picton and Bloomfield.

The barge, the Pitts Carillon, is owned by Galcon Marine and was chartered by McKeil Marine from the Port of Toronto and towed into Picton Terminals on Thursday evening.

Early Friday morning the crew of the Jarret M, the tug towing the barge, noted the Pitts Carillon was listing to one

See SPILL, page 29

THE SWEET STUFF Benjamin and Felix Arnold, of Amherstview, enjoyed their visit to Loha Farms Saturday as they saw animals, climbed on the County’s aerial truck, and sampled a pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup. bacon, and sausages as part of Maple in the County celebrations. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

being built, members from two stations came together. Realizing the Hallowell firefighters weren’t doing their traditional breakfast, he decided to get some of his colleagues involved.

“We planned on doing (Maple) here on the farm and we thought it’d be a good opportunity for the firefighters to get to

know one another. They’ve been a big help for sure. My wife is a nurse at the hospital, so we’ve also got some ER nurses here helping out as well.”

As far as the actual syrup production, Armstrong said it is something he had been thinking about and dreaming about for several years. Now that he has a

sugar bush to harvest, it’s become a reality.

In its second year of operation, Loha’s sugar bush has added a vacuum tubing system to make it easier to collect sap to boil into syrup. So far, Armstrong said the season has been a good one.

See MAPLE, page 35

PROBLEMS IN THE WATER A partially submerged barge in Picton Bay created a potential to put the County’s drinking water system in Picton and Bloomfield into peril this weekend. (Dave Tugwood/For the Gazette)

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County woman struggling to find safe, affordable accommodation in her community Alternatives For Women executive director seeing more women struggling to afford to live in county ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

FUTILE SEARCH Margaret Koning is finding it near impossible to find a pet-friendly home on her budget.She has expanded her search to Belleville, but the pickings are still slim. Here, she checks a listing of affordable, safe apartments at Alternatives For Women. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The clock is ticking for Margaret Koning.

The mother of four grown children will reach a full year in Alternatives For Women’s transitional housing program, Kiosan, at the end of April. The program only provides housing for a set period of time. From there, women must make their own arrangements to live — and Koning is finding out it is not an easy task.

“If I can’t find anything by the end of April, I’ll be basically homeless,” she said. “I’ve been reaching out as much as I can, saying I’m in desperate need of finding something and it seems I’m not getting anywhere.”

Koning’s life had been relatively stable until about a year ago. She had been living in a community about an hour away from Picton with a friend for over six years. Suddenly, the

man, who was nearly 80, died of a heart attack. Koning found him and subsequent efforts to revive him were not successful.

Ultimately, Koning was forced from her home and she returned to Picton to live. She had escaped from abusive situations in her past and she turned to Alternatives For Women as a source for support as she rebuilt her life. Kiosan allowed her to keep her dog, which was a great source of comfort as she attempted to move on.

Over the past year, Koning built a community around herself. She connected with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and became a regular volunteer with the Reaching For Rainbows program. Two nights a week, she helps young girls find their sense of self.

“Ever since I started working with Reaching For Rainbows, it changed my life. I have two grandchildren of my own, but I don’t see them a lot. I said

‘If I can make an impression on one little girl to change her life, I’d be happy,’” she said, adding she found she could provide that connection.

“She was quiet, she didn’t have a lot of friends and she sat by herself. I’ve been spending time colouring with her and talking with her. She opened up to me.

Now,she’s a social butterfly, she has a lot of friends and she doesn’t get bullied any more.”

That valuable sense of purpose and connection appears fleeting however. Koning applied for priority housing with her support worker at but was denied because she wasn’t living with an abuser. Since she doesn’t have children living with her, she was also fairly far down on the list for social housing.

She’s reached out at church and had acquaintances looking online, but there’s little in the housing market in Picton for a single woman relying on the Ontario Disability Support

Program (ODSP) to get by.

“Right now, I’m paying $449 and that’s inclusive with heat and hydro,” she said, adding she has between $500-600 to find accommodation while on ODSP benefits. Paying anything higher eats into basic needs like food, clothing, and supporting her pets.

Koning had thought she had a potential male roommate who would split on a two-bedroom listing worth $1,050 inclusive.

Ultimately, she did not get the apartment and that may have been just as well. She only knew the man for three months.

Housing in Picton may be out of reach, and even rural Prince Edward County could prove difficult as Koning does not drive. She’s afraid that the housing prices in this community are becoming unattainable for women like her.

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Councillors visit Parliament Hill to seek clarity on campground taxation Interpretation change could have meant 300per-cent rate increase CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A change in Canada Revenue Agency's treatment of private campground businesses could have had a significant impact locally, but it seems the issue may have been resolved.

Last year the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) altered its interpretation of private campgrounds, classifying them as “specified investment” businesses. A specified investment business, as outlined in the Income Tax Act, is a business in which the main purpose is to derive income from property. Such businesses have a corporate tax rate of about 50 per cent and only qualify for the small business tax deduction if the business employs five or more employees year round.

Businesses that qualify for small business tax deduction can pay a corporate tax of about 15 per cent.

A CTV News report from April 2016 cites one case from southwestern Ontario where a familyrun campground faced nearly $250,000 in taxes because the agency said it was no longer eligible for the small business tax rate.

The issue caught the attention of local representatives and this week councillors Bill

ADVOCATING From left, councillor Jamie Forrester, Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis and councillor Bill Roberts were in Ottawa this week to speak out against tax changes for local family-run campgrounds. (Submitted photo)

Roberts and Jamie Forrester travelled to Ottawa joined by Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis, Hastings-Lennox and Addington MP Mike Bossio, and Camping in Ontario executive director Alexandra Anderson. The group met with Ministry of Small Business and Tourism director of policy and stakeholder relations John Matheson and Ministry of Small Business and Tourism parliamentary secretary Gudie Hutchings.

Roberts said the issue had the potential to be a significant burden for small local campgrounds.

“Had that gone through and had that applied to county private campgrounds, it would have meant a 300-per-cent increase to our county private campgrounds' corporate tax rate, which would hit our family-run campgrounds the hardest,” he said.

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“For the county, I believe we have something like 2,500 campground spaces, so it would have been a pretty big blow,” said Roberts.

He said he believes many of the local family-run campgrounds would not have been able to absorb the increase and would likely have been forced to look at other ways to monetize and generate revenue from the land.

“That would have certainly meant a reduction in those 2,500 spaces, which would have been a dire impact on thousands of summer visitors to the county,” he said.

Following this week's meeting, Roberts said he believes some positive progress was made in a few areas.

“It exposed our members of parliament once again to the sorts of issues we're having here in the county and they have undertaken to follow up and work with the parliamentary secretary to resolve this issue with clarity,” he said.

He said he confirmed with Matheson that the five employee requirement would stay on the books, but the CRA will now be requesting input from private campgrounds on what they would like to see in terms of a test for what constitutes a small business campground. Roberts said

he believes for that reason there is unlikely to be enforcement of that regulation until the CRA has received specific suggestions.

Roberts said the CRA wants consistency, but realizes campgrounds are diverse. He said the agency could explore whether private campgrounds would be

financially better off under the Income Tax Act or under the Excise Tax Act. The Excise Tax Act mandates that businesses collect GST on all household products and services bought by consumers, basic necessities excluded.

See CAMPGROUNDS, page 32

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On Saturday afternoon, a small group of county residents took full advantage of one local recreation facility in hopes of bringing the funding drive for another a few steps closer.

About 20 people participated in a walkathon for the Picton splash pad project at Essroc Arena in Welllington, raising about $2,000 toward the $250,000 target necessary to begin construction to open the facility July 1 this year.

Fundraising committee cochair Susan Quaiff said she had hoped for a greater turnout, but she was pleased with the efforts of those who came out in support.

“It’s really a fair amount. I think most people were around the $200 mark,” she said. “I was kind of hoping for more people, but everybody is busy. The county is busy. We knew it might be a challenge with Maple in the County this weekend.”

Among the first wave of walkers on the track above the arena seats were the mother-daughter team of Nancy and Lindsay Bontje. Together, they led the walkathon effort with $730 in pledges. Lindsay conceded her mother was the driving force behind collecting funds.

Nancy said her secret was getting into the schools where she works as a supply teacher.

“I’ve been hitting up all the staff and parents that I can to support this,” she said. “It’s impor-

STEPPING FORWARD Supporters of the Picton splash pad project participated in a walkathon at the Wellington and District Community Centre, raising about $2,000 for the facility. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

tant and the schools are starting to get involved. I know C.M.L. Snider has a challenge in the works and St. Greg’s has a challenge in the works too.”

She said with most people the sales job was an easy one, and rightly so.

“Anything to do with kids, we support. It’s wonderful. The splash pad is needed. There are so many families who don’t have access to get to the beach and this is something in town that will be great for all the kids — kids who live here and the tourists.”

She added she feels confident the committee will reach its target.

Lindsay added she enjoyed the ability to walk on the track at Essroc Arena on a rainy day. She

noted walkathon participants would also put their track time toward the County’s Canada 150 effort to walk an equivalent distance from Prince Edward County to Charlottetown, P.E.I. where Confederation occurred.

This Friday, the committee will be hosting a roast beef dinner at Picton United Church. Tickets will be $15 for adults with children 5-12 admitted for a donation and those under 5 admitted for free. A silent auction will be held at the dinner, hosted by the church congregation.

Quaiff said she’s also had some recent support from service clubs and another $1,000 pledge from the Picton firefighters to take the project closer to completion.

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COMMENTARY

Decisions on school trips to U.S. should rest with students, parents

WHETHER Canadians wish to admit it or not, a great deal of this country’s culture is tied to the United States. Much of the television programs, movies, and music Canadians consume comes from south of the border. Most sporting ventures played here cross the border, and ultimately, most of the political and financial institutions impacting on our day-to-day lives lie south of the 49th parallel in a country often considered a global superpower.

Efforts to counter those imports from America and to develop and promote a distinct Canadian culture should be applauded and celebrated, but it is unlikely that is going to change in the near future no matter how much the leadership of the two countries continues to differ.

With that in mind, it is disappointing that some Ontario school boards — including its largest in Toronto — have decided to halt student trips to the United States because of uncertainty over the Trump administration’s travel ban from seven countries in the Middle East and the increasingly zealous patrol of America’s borders.

Undoubtedly, there’s a benefit to students like the PECI baseball team to go to the birthplace of the game and face rivals immersed in the culture. For musicians and theatre students,there is still something special and motivational about attending Broadway shows or the Boston Pops. Trips to Wall Street, Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian, or Ground Zero also have a way of bringing history

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and civics to light in a way no classroom presentation ever could. Schools should be encouraging and fostering opportunities to visit these sites for all students and finding ways to get students who might otherwise be burdened by finances or other personal circumstances to be included.

While one can understand school boards not wanting to see students singled out for invasive questioning or profiled, crossing an international border has never been right nor a formality. To be sure, no one should have to be subjected to unfair interrogation but students should be made aware of the current political environment — with insight from as many sources as possible . Then, they should be given the opportunity to make their own decisions with their parents about the risk compared to the potential benefit. If classes, bands, or teams come to the conclusion they don’t want to put a member of the group in that position or if they want to send a message to not support the American economy, so be it. That way, students are engaged and they’ll learn more than simply being subject to a blanket ban enacted by trustees in a central office.

With students informed of the potential risks, the decision to go isn’t strictly one of safety, nor liability, matters a school board should be concerned with.

Access to school trips has been inequitable for years. If school boards were reluctant to restrict them in the past because of the opportunity provided to those students fortunate enough to go, the situation at the border shouldn’t change that.

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MAKING IT OFFICIAL Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis (foreground) formally announces a $133,200 grant for Benson Park improvements, furnished by the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program as County officials and Picton Kinsmen listen. The grant is to help create an accessible entrance and public washrooms at Benson Hall, restore the sports court with a safer surface, refurbish existing walkways, and create a new commemorative Confederation Walkway. The project is one of 350 approved in southern Ontario in the program’s second intake. (Submited photo)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n County council approved $1,300 in grants for two miles of roadway in Hillier near Wellington and connecting the provincial highway in Bloomfield to Schoharie Road.

Council also added the roads to its roads system hoping the province would pay some construction costs. n Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington County were to be joined by a free ferry service at Glenora on Hwy 33.

The service was to run 24 hours a day with two boats at the crossing. n Motorists in Ontario would soon be able to travel higher speeds. Speed limits on open roads would change from 35 mph (56 km) and from 20 mph (32 km) to 30 mph (48 km) in built-up areas.

1957

n Picton’s Douglas Porter stood to win $140,000 if his horse Cannobie Lee won the Grand National Sweepstakes at Aintree Friday. Even if the horse did not start in the race, he’d be guaranteed a $1,200 payout from the event. n Lighthouse keepers on area waters were back to work. False Duck Island keepers turned their light on March 21, while a freighter passed by Point Petre March 26, the same day the Main Duck Island crew left Point Traverse on the way to their post. n The Wellington Dukes again found themselves on the losing side in Game 2 of the best-of-five Junior D semifinal against a physical Alliston Hornets team.

Alliston won 6-0 in Belleville.

1977

n A heavier-than-anticipated accumulation of snow proved treacherous on local roads. Within an hour, police responded to four serious accidents in and around Picton. There was also a flurry of minor accidents. n Local MPP James Taylor was to meet with representatives from the provinces and the federal government in his role as energy minister to discuss oil pricing and energy policy. Taylor said he didn’t feel an oil price increase was good for Ontario. n The industrial controls in the County’s official plan were approved after further review. The revised control reduced setbacks from blasting and crushing operations to 400 feet from 2,000.

1997

n Picton BIA members debated what measures should be included in a sign bylaw governing them. Some suggested there should be a standard fee for use of sandwich board signs on Main Street, as well as licencing fees for the use of “for sale” signs and citizens should be charged fee for not removing lamp-post signage. n PECI planned to install a closed-circuit video surveillance system in its computer labs and library at a cost of $3,500. School officials hoped the system would deter vandalism and theft in those areas. n Deseronto’s high-flying Junior A Quinte Hawks eliminated the Wellington Dukes in the much-anticipated Skyway series, winning in five games.

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“What’s affordable for one population isn’t affordable for another population. There’s a large number of county residents who just don’t have the income or means to secure the housing they require.”

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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.

With the 21st edition of the Prince Edward County Authors Festival right around the corner, this week’s column is all about advance reading. Every April, lovers of the written word come out to hear an amazing group of Canadian authors speak in person. I particularly enjoy listening to an author whose works I’ve read before the event.

If you’re thinking about attending the Authors Festival from April 20-22, why not check one of their works from the County Library ahead of time?

If you’re a book club member, your group might like to read something by one of the 2017 featured authors. Talk to your local branch librarian – the library may be able to get multiple copies of your selection so your whole group can read together.

FICTION,NONFICTION, AND MORE

Avid bird watcher Steve Burrows is the writer of the threepart Birder Murder Mystery series. Siege of Bitterns is the first book and focuses on newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune and winner of the 2015 Arthur Ellis Award for best first novel. After a wellknown ecological activist is bru-

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tally murdered, inspector Jejeune ruffles a few feathers while flushing out suspects.

Jeramy Dodds is an awardwinning poet whose first collection of poems is called Crabwise to the Hounds. Jeramy is looking forward to being the poet-in-residence at the Al Purdy A-Frame on Roblin Lake this year.

Did you know Joy Fielding acted full-time, kissed Elvis Presley and was in an episode of Gunsmoke before she started writing? Her books include Don’t Cry Now, The Deep End, and Now You See Her. Her latest suspense-filled book, She’s Not There tells the story of a vanished

child, a family in turmoil and a fateful phone call that brings the torments of the past into the harrowing present.

If spring training is your favourite time of year, Andrew Forbes’ latest, The Utility of Boredom: Baseball Essays might be a home run for you! This series of essays is sure to strike a baseline hit with all baseball fans.

Zoe Whittall’s latest, Best Kind of People, asks the question: “What if someone you trusted was accused of the unthinkable?

George Woodbury, an affable teacher and beloved husband and father, is arrested for sexual impropriety at a prestigious prep school.

Hailing from Kingston, Kirsteen MacLeod’s first book The Animal Game consists of nine short stories that take the reader on a global journey in search of meaning.

Jim Nason’s novel, The Housekeeping Journals and recently released poetry collection “Touch Anywhere to Begin” are two selections by an talented prose and poetry writer.

Tom Rand is a senior advisor to the MaRS Discovery District whose latest title is Waking the Frog: Solutions for Our Climate Change Paralysis.

Emily Saso blogs and writes fiction and screenplays. According to Freehand Books, Emily’s

latest is “a twisted, darkly funny and redemptive tale, The Weather Inside will leave you wondering where the line is drawn between what’s real and what’s imagined, and why Armageddon isn’t always the end of the world.”

Prolific author Merilyn Simonds has written 16 books including the true story The Convict Lover. A few months after the First World War, a woman falls in love with a con artist and thief housed at the Kingston Penitentiary. Her newest title, Gutenberg’s Fingerprint” asks the question, “What is lost and what is gained as paper turns to pixel?” and focuses on the lasting impression of books.

Michelle Winter’s debut title, I am a Truck, is a tender but lively novel about a man, a woman, and their Chevrolet dealer.

Canadian children’s writers taking part in the April Author’s Festival include Wallace Edwards, Jennifer Mook-Sang, Celia Godkin and Kathy Lowinger.

For an Authors Festival schedule, tickets and more, check out pecauthorfest.com and be sure to put Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in your calendar for The County Reads, Prince Edward County’s liveliest debate about Canadian books.

Stay safe in your backyard with these handy suggestions

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Health Canada offers the following safety tips for your backyard.

When working in your backyard, it is important to know how to safely use your power tools and equipment. You can avoid injury and accidents by maintaining these items. Read, understand and follow the manufacturer's instructions before using a power tool.

Equipment should only be used for its intended purpose. Inspect equipment before use to make sure that it is in good working order and safety guards are in place.

Remove rocks, sticks, toys and tools from the lawn before using power equipment. Before plugging in any power equipment, make sure the power switch is turned off. Keep children away from the mowing area and never allow them to operate or ride a lawnmower. Never mow or use electrical equipment in wet conditions. A lawnmower can overturn on a slope or wet grass and rocks and debris can fly out from underneath. Never operate tools with frayed cords or during wet conditions as there is potential for electric shock. If the blades of a power lawnmower become clogged, turn off or unplug the machine before clearing it. Use a stick or other tool

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to remove the clogged debris in case the blades complete a rotation after clearing.

Always wear proper gear when using power tools, such as: leather shoes; work boots; gloves; safety glasses; and hearing protection. Loud noise from power garden equipment can gradually cause permanent hearing loss and the inability to hear warning sounds.

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) suggests that gardeners should warm up before they start working. Those muscles might not have been working over the winter the way you’ll be call-

ing upon them when you pick up a rake or hoe.

There’s a great resource on the CPA web site www.opa.on.ca that has instructions and diagrams of stretches to get your neck, shoulders, wrists, lower back and legs ready. If you don’t have a computer at home you can go to any public library in the county and use their computer to access the Internet. They even have staff on site who can help you.

The web site goes on to cover how to hold your tools and other tips to protect yourself when raking or hoeing, weeding or planting, digging or shovelling, pruning or trimming, and of course, when lifting or carrying.

The resource concludes with the statement that you should always use the right tool for the job.

There’s also a link to help you find a physiotherapist if you do hurt yourself and you need help.

Community Care has a home maintenance program for seniors that offers screened workers who will provide yardwork, gardening and other outside work. Call the office to find out more about this.

You must be signed up as a client of Community Care to have access to these workers.

MATURE DRIVING REFRESHER

A 55-Alive safe driving course is

coming up soon. This course is on Monday, April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 74A King Street.

The Canada Safety Council developed this mature driver retraining program which is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. The cost is $30 per person, which includes a light lunch, workbook and refreshments.

Call 613-476-7493 to register or for more information. Space is limited so call today.

HEARING HELP CLASSES

A series of hearing help classes are upcoming. The classes will be held by the Canadian Hearing Society on six consecutive Wednesdays in Picton at the Community Care office, 74A King Street in Picton.

These classes will take place April 5 to May 10 on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon, and are designed for the hard of hearing person who is experiencing difficulty communicating in day-to-day situations. The cost is $30 for the entire course.

Participants may bring a friend or family member at no extra cost. To register contact Community Care at 613-476-7493.

Council should explore options available to prevent harm The oil spill near Picton Terminals in our bay is more frightening evidence of how vulnerable our water is to harm.

Councillors, please do not think you can wash your hands of

this. “It’s not our jurisdiction” doesn’t wash.” This is not a question of jurisdiction, but of responsibility.

As elected officials, you have a unique on-the-ground respon-

sibility for the safety and the well-being of the citizens and the environment on which our safety and well-being depend.

I urge you not to hide behind jurisdiction or comforting legal

opinions, but instead to explore the real options available to you in preventing further harm.

Michael Riordon Picton

THE EDITOR

Spending on new aerial truck not necessary

I felt it was important to write regarding burn permits. These permits mean nothing! Yes, you must purchase one and call in a fire when burning, but God forbid the fire gets away from you and you must call the fire department. You are 100-per=cent liable! The bill could be in the thousands and you have no recourse.

The worst of it is when a call comes in to dispatch they don’t always check the permits before the local fire halls are dispatched. My concern is that people would wait and try to put it out on their own and have a bigger problem.

I realize it is important to make extra money to justify for the purchase of a $1.2-million aerial truck that most hydrants in the county won’t handle at full bore. Since most of the county is rural and therefore requires tankers to supply water for firefighting, this truck is even more ridiculous. The pump is a 1,725 gallons/minute pump and most tankers hold 1,500 gallons.

You do the math.

I’m not saying we don’t require an aerial truck, but the old one that was here for 12 – 14 years was only used maybe 12 – 14 times. A used aerial for $250,000 or less would have worked just fine. The selling point was the new truck would run on all calls. It carries 500 gallons of water, is 40 feet long and 18 feet wide when set up. It should work great on County lanes and back roads, right? It is a beautiful flag pole though.

It was a very hard decision to quit or retire after 33 years however, the way things are being spent and run is out of control.

I joined to serve the people of Hallowell, Athol and North Marysburgh. I was very proud to be a Hallowell firefighter, and those that I worked with in the rest of the county.

However, I am very embarrassed to have been an amalgamated County firefighter and what it has become and stands for. All the department is now is a big bully telling and demanding we do what they say. The firefighter turnover is sad.

In the last few months I have heard from so many people regarding the spending in the department. Talk to the mayor or your councilors, most of them are good people but they are only told what works best for the department, not the County.

Don Williams Bloomfield

8 MARCH 30, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Business leaders stress need to transition from seasonal jobs to full-time positions Community development department feel a sense of urgency from economic partners looking for action on affordable housing, residential growth CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A staff report on the local business leaders forum held earlier this month has highlighted the urgency of issues facing those doing business in Prince Edward

County.

The County's Community and Economic Development Commission held the forum with local business leaders at the Waring House on March 2 as a means to connect with large or strategically important local employers. A total

of 21 out of 26 invited leaders attended the session. Feedback from the forum touched on many issues such as affordable housing, workforce retention and attraction, and rural business expansion limitations.

One of the most important

things highlighted was the sense of urgency business owners feel is needed to address the issues.

Feedback suggests the County has a chance to make the most of its popularity, but risks losing that opportunity by not moving at the speed of business. The feedback

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 Preliminary/Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for Highway 49 Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge Rehabilitation Highway 49 County of Hastings, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Prince Edward County / G.W.P. 4063-10-01 THE PROJECT Morrison Hershfield Limited has been retained by the Ministry of Transportation to conduct a Preliminary/Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Highway 49 Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge Rehabilitation (see Key Plan).

The goal of this study will be to recommend a preferred alternative to rehabilitate the Highway 49 Quinte Skyway Bridge structure. Construction Staging Alternatives considered include: full closure of both lanes of the bridge, partial closure (closure of one lane during construction), and single lane closure with bi-directional traffic on the bridge.

THE PROCESS The study will follow the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) with the opportunity for public input throughout the study. A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) will be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review period. Advance notice of the TESR review period will be placed in this publication and mailed to individuals and organizations on the project’s stakeholder mailing list, once details become known. Study information will also be posted on the project website at www.hwy49quinteskyway.ca.

suggests a need to steer the opportunity into less seasonal jobs and more full-time positions.

The leaders said the municipality has to leverage tourism and turn visitors into residents. They also indicated there is an urgent need for affordable housing and for recognition that services such as Uber and Air BNB are here to stay.

Community development director Neil Carbone said the there were two things that stood out amid the feedback. One was that the feedback validated the results of the municipality's business retention and expansion exercise and the development forum. “We heard a lot of those same issues,� he said.

The second was a new level of urgency that seems to be emerging. “What was said now that hadn't been said in the past were comments on the degree of urgency and that really stood out from this forum,� he said. “A number of people there said it and everyone agreed.�

The feedback suggests business leaders view high rental costs, a lack of rentals and the rising cost of housing as a critical issue. A typical house in Belleville may sell for $250,000 while something similar in Prince Edward County could command $700,000–$800,000. The problem of affordability, they said, has led to lots of families moving out of the county.

The business leaders also indicated a need to move past minimum wage if they are to retain or attract new employees. They suggested youth won't come back to the county if there aren't any opportunities.

Zoning restrictions, provincial

policy restrictions, agri-tourism restrictions on land uses and a lengthy development process were all cited as issues in terms of business expansion and development.

Carbone said there's growing sense of urgency when it comes to addressing the workforce and residential development issues. “That's the first time we've received that much emphasis from a public consultation,� he said. “We're starting to see some consistency in that need.�

He said that may shift how the department approaches some of its upcoming strategic initiatives. “We need to hit the ground running with a lot of those things and not be waiting to roll them out, so it might shift some of the priorities or the order of how we tackle things,� said Carbone.

Commission chair and councillor Bill Roberts said the forum was positive in terms of outreach and communication with businesses. He said he noticed the push for swift action. “I also got the sense that the bottom line message was there's no time to waste,� he said.

Commission member and councillor Dianne O'Brien said the forum was worthwhile. “This was excellent, I was really impressed with how this turned out,� she said. “I like the feedback and it's consistent with feedback we've had with other meetings.�

The commission plans to host the forums once or twice per year.

Carbone suggested another forum could be held in the third or fourth quarter of this year, after some actions have been taken, so that business leaders can receive an update in addition to giving more feedback.

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to provide the public and other interested stakeholders with an opportunity to review, discuss and provide input on the study with members of the Project Team. The purpose of the PIC will be to present background on the study and the study process, the results of the first Public Information Centres, the evaluation of alternatives and the preferred alternative. This is the second and final PIC held for this study. The PIC will follow a “drop-in� format and will be held on: Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Prince Edward County Community Centre - 375 Main Street, Picton COMMENTS We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have with the study. For further information or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact: Mr. Joe Ostrowski, P.Eng. or Project Manager Morrison Hershfield Limited 2440 Don Reid Drive, Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K1H 1E1 tel: 613-739-2910 / fax: 613-739-4926 e-mail: jostrowski@morrisonhershfield.com

Mr. Glenn Higgins Project Manager Ministry of Transportation 1355 John Counter Blvd., Postal Bag 4000, Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 tel: 613-545-4806 / fax: 613-540-5106 e-mail: glenn.higgins@ontario.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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The Picton Gazette

Flanigan retiring from Alzheimer Society Education and support co-ordinator has lengthy record of helping people

WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

After more than 30 years of helping people suffering from various dementia, the long-time face of the local Alzheimer Society will spend his last day on the job today.

Barry Flanigan, an education and support co-ordinator with the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward, started with the county agency 17 years ago prior to amalgamation. He said it will be hard to move on from the lifestyle he’s known.

“Just being here is my highlight. If I had to narrow it down, there’s no one defining moment. I enjoyed speaking to groups and I’ve done a fair bit of that, but the real pleasure comes out of just working with people, their families, caregivers, and partners,” he said. “Will I miss it? Absolutely.

I’m saying good-bye to people I’m very involved with. I’m involved in their lives and they are in mine to a certain degree. It’s not easy.”

Despite those conflicting feelings, Flanigan said he has things he’d like to do in his life that can’t get done going to work every day.

His 2.5-acre property near Roslin needs some attention, he devotes three nights a week to volunteering with the Royal Canadian Legion, Lions Club, and Masonic Lodge, and he’d like to wind down with family. Soon, Flanigan will be taking a trip to Alaska to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary.

All that said, however, Flanigan said he’s fairly certain he’ll remained dialled into the society’s progress and to breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research. After all, he became involved in helping families before the general public even really knew about Alzheimer Disease and how it worked.

Originally from Manitoba, Flanigan found himself moving to Ontario to pursue a career in social work. He said he initially wanted to work with children, but his aspirations evolved over time. After working in child welfare and in school systems, he found himself offering geriatric care at the Parkwood Hospital in London, Ont. He describes his tie with Alzheimer’s disease as almost a “back-door” connection.

“I was working in the geriatric rehab and assessment unit and our social work director was president of the Alzheimer’s Society,” he recalled. “They were having a terrible time trying to work with caregivers because nobody knew much about the disease and there were no supports in place. She was sending caregivers to our department and that’s how we really got involved with it. We were flying by the seat of our pants.”

Eventually, the staff in the department borrowed a bus normally used to transport veterans at Parkwood one day a week and they picked up people with dementia to bring into the hospital for a day of respite.

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

by Saturday at noon.

E-MAIL, staff@whattamfuneralhome.com & for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

MOVING ON Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward education and

support co-ordinator Barry Flanigan will work his last day before retirement today. He’s spent the past 17 years helping those suffering from dementia and their families in the county. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

“We started a day program, there was no such thing at the time. We just did it because we thought it would help. It was pretty exciting times back then,” Flanigan said. “We knew very little then. There was no cause, no cure, and no diagnosis. That can be true to a degree now, but if the diagnostics are done and someone says ‘You have Alzhimer’s’, you have Alzheimer’s pretty much. Then it was diagnosis by exclusion.”

While in London, Flanigan helped set up Alzheimer Society branches in neighbouring communities to ease the pressure on the local chapter.

Research continued and public awareness began to increase.

Flanigan recalls CBC journalist Susan Ormiston taking an interest in Alzheimer’s because her own mother suffered from it.

After she released a three-part documentary called The Alzheimer Journey, societies started to have meetings for caregivers and many people attended public information sessions.

“Probably the highlight was the beginnings of programs that explained to people what was happening to them — both the people affected and their families,” Flanigan said.

His career took him to the Community Health Centre in Tweed. About 17 years ago, he took early retirement but spotted another opportunity to help.

He was conversing with Linda Jackson, the executive director working to get a society in the county started and learned she might have use for an education co-ordinator. The role wasn’t really defined, but there was provincial funding and a push to educate people.

TRAVELLING ROADSHOW

“When I first came here, its as a matter of ‘What are we going to do now?’ Linda and I put our heads together and said at that time, all the communities had their community centre. We ran an ad in the paper and said I’d go once a week to each place and call it a travelling roadshow. I’d pack

up all my stuff and sit at a town hall for a day.”

Eventually, a breakthrough happened in Prince Edward County when support groups formed. People became connected and spread the word about how the society was helping them cope with the disease.

“It’s still our best thing today in terms of word of mouth and people coming and getting some help,” said Flanigan. “As long as I’ve been in this business, I’ve learned more from group than anything else. They’re the people dealing with it. They come up with ideas and solutions you might not think about.”

A one-day workshop for caregivers, In My Shoes, that debuted 14 years ago was another favourite program.

In those early days, Flanigan added there was a real stigma surrounding dementia where people wouldn’t want others to know they were in groups or dealing with the disease. Through awareness, he said that has disappeared with people talking about how neighbours and friends can help.

Considering how scientists understand dementia, Flanigan said he believes there have been great strides taken in the last 10 years with Canada doing some of the leading research. More is known about the different kinds of dementia and their causes, though there still isn’t a complete picture.

With more enlightenment, Flanigan said he’ll be following to see if projections that the number of Canadians suffering from dementia will double in a generation become true or whether changing lifestyle and environmental awareness may stem that tide.

“I’m not sure — and I might get my hands wrapped for this — the projections are going to be fulfilled at the rate they think they are,” he said. “We want to know what’s kicking it off.

Those are the questions they’re working on. I don’t think they’ve cracked it yet… The research will be there. The point is we can eradicate this or at least lessen the burden.”

See SUPPORT, page 31

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: March 1st Josh Carney, 2nd Paige Morrow, 3rd Jefferson Gilbert, 6th Lyle Jackson, 7th Patrick McGinnis, 8th David McKibben, 9th Ben Prinzen, 10th Eric Reynolds, 13th Muriel Brand, 14th Keith Jackson, 15th Shirley DeMille, 16th Michelle Murray, 17th Barry Swan, 20th Linda Laing, 21st Terry Stevenson.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

THE MARYSBURGH MUMMERS: Present the musical “Nunsense” on Milford’s Mount Tabor Stage March 31-April 9. Tickets are $15 & are available at Live Laugh Eat in Milford, Green Gables in Bloomfield, Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington, Hamlet Grocery in Consecon & through the Quinte Arts Council in Belleville. www.mummers.ca.

MARCH 30: 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 31: ROAST BEEF DINNER & SILENT AUCTION – In support of the Community SPLASH PAD. This event is served & sponsored by the PICTON UNITED CHURCH. Serving from 5-7:30pm. Tickets at the door. $15/adult, children 6-12 by donation & children 5 & under free. All are welcome to join us in support of this community fund raising event. Looking forward to having you join us!

APRIL 1: PEC PET FOODBANK FUNRAISER – At the No Frills Parking Lot 9am – 5pm. The ALL VOLUNTEER Pet Food bank accepts Dog & Cat Food, Litter, Treats, Toys, Collars, Leashes, Gift Cards & Cash.

APRIL 1: PEC OPP AUXILIARY “CRAM THE CRUISER” – Wellington Foodbank Fundraiser 10am – 2pm at Piersons Parking Lot. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help out your local Foodbank! Foodland will also be selling $5 grocery bags full of items that you can donate.

APRIL 1: REFRESHER SEMINAR ON MEDITATION WITH JOHN FLINDALL – One of the speakers from our November Quiet Day will present this refresher seminar from 10am – noon at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton (across from Shire Hall). Everyone is welcome to attend.

APRIL 2: GRANDPA’S GOODTIME GANG FUNDRAISER 2 PM – For Picton United Church Community Programs. Toe-tapping music with intermission & home baked goodies. 12 Chapel St. Picton. Adults $15.

Children $10 & under 5 yrs free. Additional info 476-6050.

APRIL 2: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7 – 9pm at the Wellington Public Library. All are welcome.

APRIL 3: 55 ALIVE MATURE DRIVING CLASSROOM REFRESHER COURSE – Offered at the PE Community Care office in Picton from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Cost is $30/person, which includes as light lunch, workbook & refreshments. Call 476-7493 to register or for more information. Space is limited.

APRIL 4: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

APRIL 4: ANNUAL DINNER & SPEAKER EVENT – St. Gregory the Great Church will host a free will offering dinner & speaker event with Dr. Dean Tripp speaking on “Positive Psychology” in the gym 5pm – 7pm. All are welcome.

APRIL 4: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

APRIL 5: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

APRIL 5: WELLINGTON COMMUNITY GARDEN – Meets at 7pm, 411 Main St. Wellington. All interested parties are welcome & encouraged to take part in this ongoing discussion about the development of the Wellington Community Garden. No extensive gardening experience required, only your curiosity & enthusiasm.

APRIL 6: 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.

APRIL 6: BURR’S CEMETERY – Annual plot holder’s meeting 8pm at the home of Bill & Sharon Hopkins, 386 Burr Rd. APRIL 7: THE de VRIES NATURAL HERITAGE COLLECTION – Presents a Music Night starring The Reasons & Guests! Enjoy a rockin’ night of music & dancing to support The de Vries Natural Heritage Collection. 6:30pm at The Legion Branch 160, 364 Main St. Wellington. Chili Dinner. Advance tickets $15 or 2 for $25 Available at: Wellington Home Hardware, Wellington Legion, Steve’s Barber Shop in Belleville, Books & Co in Picton. Info Jennifer 476-2148 ext. 2521.

APRIL 7: WELLINGTON ELKS HAM & TURKEY ROLL – Allisonville Hall. Doors open 7:30pm. Light lunch.

First roll free. Everyone welcome!

APRIL 8: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH PANCAKE DINNER – Fresh County maple syrup & sausages. Serving 5 -7pm. Adults $8. Children 6-10yrs $5, under 6 free.

APRIL 9: 100th YEAR CELEBRATION OF ONTARIO WOMEN EARNING THE RIGHT TO VOTE – Wellington on the Lake Rec Centre 1:30 – 4pm. Fundraiser for the Wellington Heritage Museum’s development of a historical garden & community space for a variety of events.

Enjoy an afternoon of a Famous Five vignette, a showing of the feature film “Sufragette” & an Edwardian Tea. Tickets $19.17. Available at Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington, Books & Co in Picton & by calling Kate Brookfield 399-9060.

APRIL 11: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE – 9 to 11:30am.

Children entering Kindergarten Sept/17 are invited to bring their Mom & Dad & experience a morning of Kindergarten at SCA. The morning will consist of what Kindergarten is all about, learning, play & snack. Please call the school at 4767883 so we can plan your visit.

APRIL 12: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Lunch & meeting 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall. Catered by the Demorestville Women’s Institute. Phone Geri 471-1234

by Monday prior to reserve. Meets 2nd Wed of the month.

APRIL 13: BAKE FOR HOSPICE – The PE Family Health Team, Harbourview Clinic location at 1-35 Bridge St, will be the host of this annual fundraising event from 9 am until they’re gone! Lots of pies & baked goods for sale. Cash only.

All proceeds to Hospice Prince Edward.

APRIL 13: OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP – At the Salvation Army 2pm. The theme will be a Ukrainian Easter.

Join us to learn more about their traditions & food. Open to everyone. Light refreshments will be served.

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10 MARCH 30, 2017

The Picton Gazette

County commissions study to inventory seasonal accommodations and gauge demand for vacation rentals

A study of local accommodations will be undertaken this year.

At their March 22 meeting, the County's community and eco-

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nomic development commission supported the award of a tender for an accommodations market study to CBRE Limited in the amount of $15,280 plus HST. The study was identified by the commission as a priority in their strategic plan and $20,000 was earmarked in the commission's 2017 budget to complete the work. The study will collect data about the accommodations industry and identify current needs and potential opportunities to expand in Prince Edward County.

A request for proposal for the study was issued in January and closed Feb. 14 with three firms responding. Staff unanimously

scored the CBRE proposal highest.

Community development director Neil Carbone said the plan was included in the commission’s original 2014 strategic plan.

“Given the significant demand for seasonal accommodations here, we thought this was an appropriate time to start looking at this,” Carbone told the commission last week. “It's one way of addressing some of that vacation rental pressure.”

Carbone said the County knows there aren't enough rooms in the municipality to accommodate visitors and that seems to be putting further pressure on the stock of available residential

in doing just that.”

A staff report submitted to the commission says the study supports the community development strategic plan priorities of targeting attraction of more roofed hotel accommodations to the county, developing an accommodation attraction package, and conducting a hotel feasibility study that can be used for investment attraction. The report says the study also addresses the corporate strategic plan priority of fostering stable employment and affordable housing.

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“That's one of the things that's pushing properties to be speculated on to be turned into vacation rentals,” he said.

He said there is an opportunity to attract more jobs, grow businesses and bring people to Prince Edward County, but the municipality has to get a better sense of what's out there.

“This is a really good way to get a handle on what's happening in the market,” he said. “Secondly, if we know what the demand or what the need is, this lets us then address it and actually solicit some development interest in that area because this firm specializes

-Chad Ibbotson, Staff

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

DISCOVER:

St. John’s

featuring

Parish of Marysburgh Rev. Canon David Smith Archdeacon Bob Hales (Honorary Associate) 613-929-2757

3207 County Road 8, Waupoos

An opportunity to explore and share the story of Jesus.

Sunday Worship 9:00am

Gifted Speaker Rev.Harold Percy

44 St. Philips St., Milford

Series of Events

St. Philip’s

Sunday Worship 11:00am Children’s Church at St. Philip’s www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

Sunday Services 10:30am with Jeff Boerger

Continuing on The 7 Churches of The Book of Revelation

Gilead Fellowship

May 2 to May 7

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

countyanglicanchurches

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH

3 McFarland Drive Sunday

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

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

Fifth Sunday in Lent Worship Service 10:30am

Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

Silence is the friend that greets us and makes a road back to the Mystery we call God.

The music of Vivaldi by Merrill (viola) and Ernie Neufeldt (violin)

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com

Sunday at 10:30

Guest Preacher: Dorothy Speirs

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

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CCSAGE lawyer concerned about ability to move forward with Green Energy Act judicial review Whiteley wants to limit risk of future orders to pay punitive costs ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

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observation No. 2. It is bloody expensive and it takes forever.

Frankly, the average Canadian would never get close to having a chance to seek judicial review."

Essentially, Whiteley has been looking to argue the Green Energy Act shows bias against residents of rural committees hosting industrial wind turbines, which violates Section 15 of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

He is prepared to make the case the application of the law affects rural residents and urban residents differently and that the province has not adequately assessed the impact of turbine installations on social, economic, and cultural conditions influenc-

ing human lives.

So far, Whiteley said he hasn't been able to get to that argument because of questions on who is to participate to the proceedings.

Throughout, he reports the province has insisted that wpd Canada, the proponent of the 27turbine White Pines Wind Project, be considered an additional respondent in the proceedings.

Following those contentions, it has not provided working records to the court.

"This has compelled CCSAGE to bring a number of preliminary motions before a case-management judge to make determinations before we can proceed with the substantive element of our

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A judicial review into the constitutionality of Ontario's Green Energy Act appears to be moving through the court system at a snail's pace, due to a chill over potential costs claims against its proponent.

On Sunday at the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy (CCSAGE) annual general meeting at Karlo Estates, lawyer Alan Whiteley updated members on the progress of the application and his fears that proceeding may cost the not-for-profit's directors exorbitant sums of money.

Whiteley opened his presentation by quoting two points from a recent National Post editorial. The first point he cited stated that "In any well-functioning democracy, there must be a workable means by which citizens can hold government to account." The second read that "by practice, constitutional legislation is astronomically expensive and can often drag on for a number of years, leaving it far outside the reach of ordinary Canadians."

He opined that today, CCSAGE is coming close to proving both of those statements accurate.

"When CCSAGE commenced its application for judicial review in November 2015, we certainly believed observation No. 1," he said. "Given our experience in the last 16 months, we now believe

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case in which 25 affidavits, consisting of several thousand pages of evidence will be applied," he said.

Whiteley indicated CCSAGE offered to include wpd Canada as an intervenor in the case — a body that could address the court, but not raise positions on the principle argument — but the company demanded respondent status.

According to Whiteley, that was important because it would allow wpd Canada to pursue punitive costs if the judicial review application fails. He indicated cost awards in previous constitutional challenges have exceeded $1 million.

The question over wpd Canada's status was heard Oct. 21 in Ottawa divisional court. Eventually, Dec. 30, the court sided with CCSAGE and determined wpd Canada would be an intervenor.

While Whiteley said that first victory represented a nice year-end present, he's still not convinced the directors of CCSAGE or himself would be immune from future claims.

"This didn't definitively remove the possibility of costs against CCSAGE. It is possible for the court to award costs against CCSAGE in favour of the attorney general, the Ontario Energy Board, and even wpd as an intervenor in some circumstances," he said. "Further, the courts have awarded costs personally against directors of not-for-profit corporations and lawyers representing unsuccessful litigants."

Whiteley said he has come up with another set of preliminary motions he plans to argue in a two-day hearing this June.

The first is for a protective costs order, a new tool to Canada, which was developed in the United Kingdom and has been awarded in some Supreme Court of Canada cases. He said it was designed to permit litigants with limited resources to pursue important constitutional issues.

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"We have to convince the courts that CCSAGE is such a case that we deserve this protection from punitive costs. Without it, we will be unable to protect our directors and their lawyers from a massive award," he said. "I've now prepared all the materials for that application. We've got wonderful cases on our side."

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From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day, the Main Street office will open its doors and its chairs for its Dental Wishes program providing one free treatment to each patient above age 18 without insurance.

"We decided we could reach a lot of people in the community who are not able to afford dental care," said office manager Lynda Trubridge. "We will grant one in three wishes — an extraction, a filling, or a dental cleaning."

While similar free dentistry programs have been connected to international campaigns, Trubridge said her office saw a need within the community and decided it would do its own independent campaign.

"This is new. We've created it and it's on our own label," she said. "We hope that if the year goes well, we can have it yearly."

That Friday, Dr. Yasin Polara and Dr. Bilal Paracha will be volunteering their time and services.

Their team, which includes two nurses, four dental assistants, four hygienists, and two front office administrators have also agreed to work without pay that day.

Some of that staff complement is actually coming in from an affiliated office in Kingston to help, Trubridge said.

Early indications suggest there is need and interest in the program. A Facebook page set up to promote the day has already received more than 5,000 hits.

"Our anticipation is it is going to be very busy," Trubridge said.

She encouraged prospective patients to arrive early in order to be screened by nurses and get themselves in the queue for services as soon as possible. Services will be first come, first serve.

"We'll be here early," she said.

"We've said we'll start at 8, but we may even start a little earlier."

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WISH PROVIDERS Family Dentistry @ Picton dentists Dr. Bilal Paracha, left, and Dr. Yasin Polara and office administrator Lynda Trubridge are ready for their Dental Wishes event April 7.The dental staff will be donating their time to provide free adult services. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Cast of stage veterans ready to champion books as The County Reads returns April 20 Library takes leading role in planning eighth annual literature talk ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The County Reads will see some organizational changes for its eight chapter this year, but fans can still expect the same setting, the same colourful characters, and intriguing story lines.

After seven years of co-ordination, the Prince Edward County Arts Council’s written word committee will be passing the event onto the County Library to organize. While the event will kick off the annual Authors Festival again April 20, this year it will be a ticketed event as part of the festival. For $5, potential audience members can see five local celebrities champion Canadian literature selections.

Written word committee chair Anne Preston said the County Kids Read program has taken on more of her time, and thus, she felt the organization of the annual event was best passed on.

Preston said the idea started simply with an idea thrown out on a car ride while listening to Canada Reads on the radio. In the years since, it has simply grown and grown.

“It’s been an absolutely amazing event,” she said. “I’m thrilled (the library) is going to be taking it on. I didn’t know what I was going to do, but this is just lovely.”

On Tuesday, The County Reads lineup was announced and Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet and her staff showed they can gather a lineup quite comfortable addressing an audience. Participants Monica Alyea, Lenny Epstein, Bill McMahon, and John Burns are quite familiar with fans of local theatre and politics, while county newcomer Dawn Ayer also has some stage presence as a copywriter, marketer, and artist.

Ken Murray, a local author and creative writing teacher, who was a contestant last year has agreed to return to moderate the event this year. He said presenting is an interesting experience.

“It’s actually quite intense.

You have five minutes to talk about a book you think matters — you really need to get to the guts of it. It’s not a lot of time.”

Murray said the evening is meant to be entertaining, thoughprovoking, and engaging.

“This is just a formalization of what people have been doing for years, saying ‘I’ve got a great story!’ That’s how it begins and it just goes from there,” he said. “If anything, it gives the people who come an entertaining evening. It also provides a great reading list.

Who doesn’t want to read any of these books?”

Preston agreed past events have got people talking about literature.

“What has happened is the whole evening people are talking about books. They tumble out into the night and they’re still talking about books and then they pick them up. The conversation these books generate is incredible.”

GOOD READS The County Reads participants, from left: Monica Alyea, Lenny Epstein, John Burns, Bill McMahon, and Dawn Ayer show off their selections for April 20. Ken Murray (seated) has agreed to serve as the moderator for this year’s discussion. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

She said the book selections often fly off the shelves at Books & Company, which orders extra copies once the list is revealed.

Sweet added people have already started calling the libraries wondering if they’ve missed the list.

She also said a number of book clubs commit to reading the selections each year.

This time around, Alyea, a former South Marysburgh councillor, a founding member of the Marysburgh Mummers theatre

group, and current hospital foundation chair will be defending Etta and Otto and Russel and James

by Emma Hooper. She said the title reminds her of the first piece of Canadian literature she recalled reading.

“It’s about a personal journey, but it is done with great going forward and going back,” she said, explaining the main character Etta, a woman of about 80 decides to visit the ocean. She decides she and husband Otto should journey

from their Saskatchewan farm to the Atlantic. Russell is her neighbour, James is a coyote she meets.

“It’s a journey, but it’s not so much about the people she meets or the animals, but the back and forwards. I could not put the book down.”

Ayer, an Athol resident, has chosen Witches of New York by Ami Mckay. It features a young woman who meets a former medical student who describes herself as a witch. Together, they cater to Manhattan’s high society until something turns their enterprise upside down.

“I don’t want to give anything away, but it is really timely with all of the stuff going on in the world right now with a political perspective,” Ayer said. “It’s kind of odd this book came out late fall and you’re reading it and thinking “interesting.” It really feels like the unsettling world we’re in.”

Burns, the founding artistic director of Festival Players and a co-founder of the County Theatre Group spent time as an educator and theatre practitioner for over 30 years in three countries. He chose A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a book he calls “the single most influential book in my life” and “life altering.”

In a state of emergency, Mistry throws four strangers — a widow, a student, and two tailors — together in one apartment. The story details how the characters bond with one another. It’s long at almost 800 pages, but worthwhile Burns said.

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“It reads fast. It’s a spinner of a story.”

Epstein, the current Picton councillor, who also regularly performs improv, selected the only non-fiction book this year with A Disappearance in Damascus by

Deborah Campbell. He said the “gripping” tale involves a Canadian journalist covering the Iraq war in 2007 after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

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County declines membership on Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, leaves room to collaborate CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The County will not become a member of the new Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, but remains open to collaboration.

The decision came during last week's community and economic development commission meet-

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The motion indicates the commission does support continued collaboration and potential partnership between the municipality and the board on specific regional initiatives of mutual benefit.

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County councillor and commission chair Bill Roberts said the commission is keen on being partners with the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board, but weren't comfortable becoming members at this juncture.

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The commission has been debating whether to stay involved

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The CEDC initially agreed to participate as a member of the Bay of Quinte Living Council (BQLC) for 2015-2016 on a trial basis, but in 2016 BQLC merged with the Quinte Tourism Council. The commission voted to continue to participate in July last year while a transitional board planned the merger and a task team discussed a governance model for the new board. The county contribution to participate as a member in the BQLC was $13,000 or $0.50 per

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Last week, the commission received a staff report indicating there were several factors at play in staff's recommendation to decline membership in the board.

The report says the County advocated for a non-representational board, however, the model proposed by the task team was rejected in favour of continuing with a representative board.

“This structure may result in continuing political and representative issues at the board level which could limit the board’s effectiveness,” the report says.

The report says the commission only earmarked $13,000 for membership, the same as the last two years, and the commission's budget would have to be reallocated to cover the new cost. The report also indicates the regional board established its purpose as supporting the marketing interests of its partners and stakeholders. The report says there has been concern about dilution of the County brand and, while staff do have confidence the regional board would not attempt to market county products as “Bay of Quinte” attractions, there is still concern membership would send the wrong message to regional partners, event organizers, media and tourism operators.

The report also indicates the initial reason for the County's involvement in BQLC were the benefits that could come from regional partnership on immigrant attraction. However, since that time the County has begun to

work directly with the Quinte Local Immigration Partnership, reducing the need to become a member of another regional organization.

“We feel that our strength is marketing, through the Build a New Life Campaign and building on the excellent brand the county has,” said Roberts. “Our original focus with Bay of Quinte was to reinvigorate immigration to the county and there was no measurable result from that investment.”

Roberts said the commission didn't feel it could justify spending the money to be a member when the board had no business plan and no metrics for success.

“We will remain open, on an operational basis, to partnerships and co-ventures that make sense for us as the county and that build on our strengths,” he said.

Community development director Neil Carbone said staff came to their recommendation after looking at the return on investment, governance, and shifting immigrant attraction initiatives. However, he said communication with the board remains regular and there is funding both in the community development budget and the commission dedicated to initiatives that align well with regional initiatives.

“We still feel there are great partnership opportunities, there are still ways we could still pool funds and resources to do certain things,” Carbone said.

Commission member Tim Ward said he agrees with the recommendation, but also supported continued collaboration when appropriate.

“I don't think we should close the door on opportunities in the future,” he said.

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Main level living at is finest! This 8 year old Jasper Avenue Picton bungalow shows just like new. The quaint covered front porch welcomes guests into a spacious landing and gleaming hardwood floors throughtout. The open concpet livingroom has a large bay window, and connects to the formal dining area with garden doors leading to the 12 x 12 re-inforced deck (perfect for a hot tub) and brick patio area and landscaped and fully fenced backyard. The gorgeous kitchen was custom designed for extra storage and counter/work space and additional stool seating at the end island. $429,000.

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

D L O S SHANNON ROAD FARM LAND, 97 ACRES $799,000 MLS 550540280 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

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UNSURPASSED SETTING Just to the east of Lake on the Mountain is a rare opportunity to secure waterfront in the region! Sprawling 19 acres with over 220 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach the topography of the land features contrastive elevation points, property lines and views. A mixture of mature trees, hardwood /softwood bush, and vegetation create a vibrant back drop that will having you feel right at ease with nature. $350,000 MLS 550860071

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

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This charming two bedroom home is in a quaint community in the town of Picton. The home was custom-built for the owner in 2002, with many upgrades since, new roof 2014, new furnace 2016, new air conditioning 2012. The home gleams with pride of ownership and is perfect for anyone looking to downsize or to begin a family. The basement is a clean slate that has potential for more living space, with large windows and a roughed-in second bathroom. An opportunity to purchase a move-in, ready home. $325,000 MLS 550630013

LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349

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FEATURE HOUSE PLAN Aspen II 1,393 sq.ft.

The Aspen II Is a stunning three-bedroom cottage. The exterior design is beyond appealing and looks exactly how one would imagine a cozy family cottage to look. Lots of windows allow for all lake front views to be captured and the summer breeze to be enjoyed. The main floor plan is designed to be open concept and has more than enough space. The kitchen has a very unique shape and has oodles of space for cooking gourmet meals to share. The family room and eating nook are in close proximity and also lead to the optional deck. The flow of this space is more than ideal for hosting lots of guests. Little details such as an art niche and optional angled fireplace make this space truly marvelous.

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The Land and Buildings Offered For Sale on a Tender Basis Subject to a lease agreement in place.

Black River Cheese Factory (Land and Buildings only) located at 913 County Road 13, Milford

The Black River Cheese business was sold at the end of May 2016. The Land and Buildings were not part of the transaction and remained the property of the company whose name became Milford Holdings B.L.C. Ltd. Milford Holdings leased the buildings back for a long term lease.

Milford Holdings now wishes to sell the property with the lease agreement in place. The sale will be conducted by tender.

The listed price is $479,900 and includes a 1 acre property with a substantial 6200 sq. ft. building and a detached 2 storey building. The lot has frontage on the Black River providing access to Lake

Minimum Deposit: $5,000 Preferred Closing Date: May 12, 2017

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The seller will be receiving sealed bids through Re/Max Quinte Ltd with an opening time and date of 3pm on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. No offers will be considered in advance of this date and time.

The sellers have not placed a reserve bid but will not be under any obligation to accept the highest offer and will review all bids and make a decision based on the best interest their shareholders.

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17 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE In beautiful Prince Edward County. Roadway and parking areas professionally installed.

Tile drained and constructed on a rock base, there is never a worry about mud, in or out of the paddocks. Roadways and ring able to support heavy equipment. Excellent well with 2000 gallon cistern. Professionally designed, tile drained sand ring 60m x 60m, with devil`s dyke and bank. Completely vinyl fenced with eight large grass paddocks. Six sand paddocks for winter turnout. All with hydrants. Large coverall barn 200 x 60 with ten large systems rubber matted stalls including lighted indoor ring 140 x 60 feet with professional footing. Small coverall barn with five systems rubber matted stalls. Separate hay barn. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained. $699,000 MLS 550580070

VAGABOND COVE COTTAGES, SMITH BAY Main house & six cottages operating as Vagabond Cove Cottage Resort.

Many recent updates to cottages and main house. 400+ ft. of pristine shoreline on Smith`s Bay. $889,000 MLS 550880327

2983 COUNTY ROAD 8 Rare 80 acre water access farm in Waupoos. Adjacent to Waupoos Winery. Several outbuildings, store, sugar bush with newer equipment for maple syrup. Apple orchard. Perfect grape growing land. $995,000 MLS 550860307

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Spectacular Country Setting! Wine Country PEC! Set back from the road! Peace and Tranquility! Vaulted ceilings and open concept main floor. Enclosed sunporch. Great workshop! $459,000

Garages Galore! Privacy plus! Beautifully treed lot tucked back from the road! Amazing Space!

Want a Successful Turnkey Business?? Building, land and Business!

Right in Consecon! Many opportunities! $194,900

Investors Paradise! Excellent Income! Two amazing spaces with great views of Picton Bay! Sunlit! Sunroom! $599,000

Totally Spectacular Waterfront Property! Beautiful home overlooks Long Reach! Workshop! Sunroom! $698,000

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Pettit House, Circa 1840. Historical 3 bedroom home on 2 acre lot with bordering marshland on West Lake. Large principal rooms, formal dining room with wood burning fireplace, pine floors and original built-ins, country kitchen, large private backyard with patio, original drive shed and separate garage with loft. Minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park, Bloomfield and Picton. $618,000 MLS 550510439 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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132 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of privacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property. The east lot, no survey. $175,000 MLS 550830143 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Situated on a private country lot this 1.5 storey stone home boasts an inviting front porch. Oversized windows, open floor plan and cathedral ceilings allow for bright sunny rooms on both levels. Main floor master bedroom suite plus 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath upstairs. $549,900 MLS 550450067 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This impressive centre-hall century home blends yesterday’s charm with today’s modern amenities. Gracious proportions, exposed brick walls, ultramodern kitchen and dramatic family room, sumptuous master suite, upstairs laundry and deeded waterfront access. Close to Sandbanks and all the County has to offer. $830,000 Exclusive Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Exceptional estate property just a minute West of Frankford. Over 50 Acres of beautiful rolling terrain with cleared fields, softwood and hardwood forests, trails and over 4000’ of waterfront on Cold Creek. See the spectacular aerial footage at ShannonAndKen.com $300,000 MLS 403530114 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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GREAT INVESTMENT! 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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OVERLOOK THE VINES! Turn-key Vineyard is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre.

The winery features a state of the art tasting room, production facility and barrel vault. Overlook the vines from the 2+ bedroom custom built home. $978,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Laurie Gruer*

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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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Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres. Original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and paddocks, and heated/insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! $659,000 MLS 550420375 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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THE REDNER HOUSE c.1840 - Rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture! Re-landscaped yard and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. This reawakened “Settler’s Dream” is beyond compare and one of the finest offerings in Prince Edward County! $1,395,000 MLS 550130266 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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This Immaculate home perched above Adolphus Reach has been rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture.

Vibrant gardens, wrap around porch and eye catching curb appeal are just the beginning. Distinguished living areas featuring updated hardwood flooring greet you with a country inspired kitchen anchoring the core of the home on the main floor. $525,000 MLS 550860199 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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BLACK RIVER WATERFRONT! Charming 2.5 acre country retreat nestled on the shored of Black River. Nature lover’s paradise! 10 minutes to Picton. $675,000 MLS 550890271 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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The elegant Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained. 13 rooms offer private ensuite baths. The 50 seat restaurant is among the County`s busiest. Impressive financials available with signed CA. $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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126 MAIN STREET Renovated all brick commercial/residential building in downtown Picton.

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3804 COUNTY ROAD 13 Stunning waterfront property with a view of Little Bluff! Build your dream home on just over 2.5 acres of land in beautiful South Marysburgh. The water is clear for swimming and excellent boating. This property is complete with a well and driveway already in place.

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LOT 17 PRINYER’S COVE This level waterfront lot boasts 75 feet of waterfront with a sandy, pebble beach and beautiful sunsets! A natural cove, around the bend is a well known haven for boaters.

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49 FOLKARD LANE Attention Builders and Developer! This is an exceptional multi-unit lot close to downtown Picton, the golf course, hospital and an easy commute to the 401. Approved to develop with 5 single family units or opportunity for up to 10 units/acre.The acreage is currently services with full municipal water supply, natural gas and hydro with future plans of municipal sanitary sewer. $1,290,000 MLS®550710049

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MILFORD Located across from the Mill Pond, this cozy country home is situated on almost an acre of picturesque property which has been chemical-free for over 20 years. The original home was built in the early 1900’s and had an addition in the 1970’s, it features spacious rooms, main floor living with a large attic room – great studio or hobby space! If you like a one-of-a-kind home, this could be your next property. $239,000 MLS 550820145

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Bright 1 ½ storey low maintenance home in Picton. Two bed, 1 bath.

Large rear deck for entertaining. $219,000 MLS 550730006 Tony Scott

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

Charming century home just a few minutes outside of Picton comes with 10+ acres of very pretty land and a small barn. $329,000 MLS 550540212 Colleen Green, Joe Day

PICTON – Perfect home for first time buyers.

Cute home with lots of upgrades but still room to ‘make it your own’. Separate dining and living rooms, kitchen, mudroom/laundry & 2 pce bath on main floor. 3 bedrooms & 4 pce bath upstairs. $239,000 MLS 550680151 Contact Colin for more details.

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F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y Custom built home surrounded by forest just minutes north of Picton. 3 bedroom raised ranch bungalow. The great room is comprised of the kitchen, living and dining room and features a custom wood-burning stone fireplace. The master bedroom comes with a 3 piece bath, walk-in closet and access to the deck and hot tub. Partly finished walk-out basement. Oversized 2 car garage. $629,000 MLS 550450132 Colleen Green, Joe Day

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.

NEW LISTING Absolutely nothing to do but move in to this 9 yr old bungalow in a great family friendly neighbourhood, with a fenced in back yard and attached 1 1/2 car garage with inside entry. $415,000 MLS 550500109 Ron & Veronica Norton

2 storey, 3 bedroom sits on 9 acres on the outskirts of Picton. Many original features, tin ceilings and woodwork have been preserved. Detached garage has been recently utilized as a barn and the RU1 zoning allows for several agriculture applications. $369,000 MLS 550600153 Kevin Gale

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

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Choose from one of two – 2 bedroom semi-detached homes in Picton.

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An original - Circa 1873 County Home, combines old world heritage with contemporary finishes and design on a beautifully landscaped urban lot. Extensive remodeling including the preservation and reproduction of original moldings and finishes are in place. $929,000 550290153 Colleen Green, Joe Day

CLOSE TO PICTON – 3.78 acres with woods at rear. Beautifully appointed brick home featuring over 4,000 sq. ft. on two levels with 2+ car attached garage PLUS another 1,000 sq. ft. space with separate entrance – ideal for a home office/business or in-law or rental suite. $739,000 MLS 550740452 Christine and Colin

Raised ranch style home on 25 acres.

3 + 1 bedroom bungalow has approximately 2000 sq.ft. of living space on each level. $369,900 MLS 550450105 Colleen Green, Joe Day

Comfy 2 bedroom home in quiet neighbourhood 1/2 block to Queen E. Public School & 1 1/2 blocks to PECI. Walk to Main Street shopping, restaurants & theatre. Large 3 car carport & mature treed backyard. $239,000 MLS 550600136 Ron & Veronica Norton

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Under-12 Clippers Cougars eliminate Dukes in five games Wellington can build capture silver in upon high competition Ontario Cup play level in past two years Girls fall short of Lindsay in final, earning first provincial medals in club history in Bradford

The County Clippers Under-12 girls captured silver medals at the Ontario Cup tournament in Bradford, marking a first for the rep basketball program in provincial competition.

After splitting a pair of preliminary games, the Clippers defeated the familiar Belleville Spirits in the semifinal to set up a Division 9 championship game against the Lindsay Wildcats who had beat them in overtime during pool play.

Coach Lesley Lavender called the game a true test of character.

The local squad fell behind early in the game and trailed 19-5 at half time. Late in the game, their heart and determination showed through as they came back.

"The Clippers found a new level of play and silenced the Wildcats crowd by completely shutting down their offence for the final eight minutes of the game," Lavender said.

Ultimately, the Clippers only shot 12 per cent from the freethrow line and that would be their downfall in a 23-18 decision.

The Clippers opened the tournament with a 32-15 win over the Toronto Lords. Lavender reported her team started strong to build a 10-4 lead. Strong defence from Brooke Gallagher, Maeve Sanderson, and Drew Spencer kept the

team in front. Offensively, Grace Lacroix paced the attack with 12 points. Vanessa Lavender chipped in six and Maeve Veenstra four.

The second preliminary game foreshadowed the final as the Wildcats took control early and built a 22-13 lead heading into the final quarter. The Clippers came back to within three points and set up a clutch performance by Veenstra. She made a layup while being fouled and scored on her free throw to send the game to overtime. In the extra stanza, the Wildcats pulled away.

In the semifinal, the Clippers used a full-court pressure defence led by Brooke Spencer to confound the Spirits and relied on Jada Ashley and Hannah Crowe to control the boards. Sister duo Katie and Olivia McFaul contribute eight points, while Isabella Bender also found the net in a 24-14 win.

The Clippers finished their season with a 15-15 record. They competed in five tournaments during the season. Lavender said the coaches were very proud of the growth and improvement all of the girls showed during the year. Next up, the Clippers will attend a team development session at Camp Olympia in Muskoka in June.

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SILVER LINING The Under-12 County Clippers placed second in their Ontario Cup tournament last weekend. (Submitted photo)

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For the second straight postseason, the Wellington Dukes were eliminated by a team that will play for the Royal Bank Cup in May. Whether the Cobourg Cougars earn their way into Junior A hockey's Canadian championship by winning the Buckland and Dudley Hewitt Cups or wind up playing their part as hosts remains to be seen but there should be no shame felt in Dukeland in the aftermath of a five-game ouster of Wellington in the 2017 OJHL North-East semifinal.

This was a really good Dukes team. It can't be compared to the championship clubs of 2003 or 2011 but this group put forth a determined effort in a division of crafted juggernauts built in the short term for either the Dudley Hewitt Cup (Trenton) or the aforementioned RBC (Cobourg).

In a different year, in a different season, this club might have went on to the OJHL North-East Conference final and might have even challenged Oakville or Georgetown for OJHL supremacy.

That won't be the case this postseason as Wellington was able to rally from 3-0 by winning Game 4 at home Thursday evening 3-2 before bowing out in Game 5 Saturday night in Cobourg 4-2.

Because of the second-round exit, local hockey lore might not reflect as glowingly on super scorer Brayden Stortz or superb stopper Connor Ryckman like other Dukes legends of seasons past but let this corner state unequivocally that these one season graduates deserve to be remembered with the likes of Jordan Ruby and Jeremy Franklin.

With a few also-ran seasons after the 2011 Dudley Hewitt Cup championship, the Wellington Dukes (to those that monitor the organization on a regular basis) have started to build momentum and coach and general manager Marty Abrams agrees.

“The last two years have seen this organization really take a step forward,” Abrams told the Gazette

OUR HOUSE Wellington Duke Brent House tries to navigate past Cobourg Cougar Sam Dunn during Wellington’s 3-2 victory in Game 5 Thursday evening. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Monday. “How many teams in the country have to face a Royal Bank Cup team in the second round?

From that prospective, there's been steps taken forward with regards to the calibre and quality of players and the on-ice results have been maintaining themselves.”

Its back to the wall Thursday, Wellington played Game 5 much the way they played Game 1.

Nursing a 3-1 lead after two, the Dukes bended but didn't break en route to 3-2 win.

That was supposed to be the ending in Game 1 where Wellington held a two-goal lead late in the contest but wound up losing in double overtime.

“I'll always look back on that first game as a tremendous opportunity missed but, by the same token, we didn't get the puck bounces breaks we got in the Whitby series,” Abrams said. “I know they talk about making your own breaks but if you do that, then they aren't breaks.”

Wellington worked its way to a 2-0 lead through the first thanks to goals by Carter Allen and Rory Milne.

Cobourg would get it to within one early in the second on a powerplay goal from the stick of Brendan Locke but the Dukes responded with a power-play goal by Mitchell Martan at 14:12.

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perative as Wellington was likely suffering from flashbacks of Game 1's squandered lead and Cobourg did in fact close the gap in the late going as the pesky Ryan Casselman fed Locke for his second of the contest with under five minutes remaining.

But Wellington stayed sharp and managed some clean defensive zone exits that allowed them to push back on the visitors while the Cougars were attempting a final push.

Wellington starter Connor Ryckman refused to be victimized on home ice a second time in the series and made 21 of his 57 stops in the final frame.

In what would be the Minesing, Ont. native's final appearance on home ice, Ryckman proved he was worthy of holding the Wellington Dukes franchise record for wins in a regular season (27) and could stand among the club’s all-time best netminders.

“We've always thought very highly about Connor and we tried to get him here when he was in Newmarket,” Abrams said of the graduating and durable netminder. “We didn't plan for him to play the minutes he played (over 2,700) but he was at his best when he was playing all those minutes.

He was so durable and was an ultimate team first guy.”

Wellington was looking to ex-

tend the series further on Saturday and put in another consistent effort but couldn't bury the puck when the opportunity presented itself. The Dukes got off to the start they wanted as Allen scored an unassisted goal in the fifth minute of Game 5 but Cobourg would later tie it thanks to former Toronto Patriot and 2014 Dudley Hewitt Cup champ Quinn Syrydiuk.

The Cougars took control in the second period with goals from Spencer Roberts and Matthew Carroll but Wellington had several good chances that were thwarted

by Stefano Durante.

The three-season OJHL vet posted a 6-3-1 career record against Wellington with a sub 1.80 Goals Against Average along with a pair of shutouts and fans of the Dukes will be happy to see the Bow tied Brampton native graduate at the end of this playoff run.

“Regardless of how he's playing in a particular game, he makes the big saves when needed.”

“He did that in Game 5 when they were up 3-2 and he did it in Game 1 in the first overtime. We had tremendous chances and he was there,” Abrams said of Durante. “I still have a bad taste in my mouth about Game 5. We had the opportunities to tie in the second and third period.”

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Panthers preparing to open baseball season in New York Players commit to early team workouts to develop fundamentals ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

After missing out on OFSAA competition last year, the PECI Baseball Panthers are prepared to go the distance to ensure the upcoming season bears fruit.

The team is reviving its tradition of visiting the United States to play preseason games against teams that typically get a quicker start on the season. On Easter weekend, the Panthers will return to Long Island to face two teams from coach Matt Ronan’s hometown.

To prepare, they’ve already logged quite a few hours in the gym. Pitchers and catchers began training in late January and twice-a-week team workouts began last month.

Veteran pitcher and centrefielder Max Manlow believes that jump will pay off.

“It really shows the dedication of the team. That’s what I think will help us go further than anybody else,” he said.

“We have a lot of young prospects on this team and we can go pretty far I think. There’s a lot of good guys coming back — three returning (fifth-year) players and five or six Grade 12s. We have a solid starting lineup and a great batting order.”

Manlow said the Panthers have always been known for depth and this year is now exception, particularly on the mound. He returns alongside hurlers Dryden Norton and Dan Seguin who got some key innings last year. Younger players like Braeden Kelly and Brodie Byford are also expected to emerge at that position.

Middle infielder Matt Dobson said he’s also impressed by the dedication shown this year, noting players are actually upset if they can’t make practice and everyone wants to work to improve.

“We’re trying to get further and keep going further than last year. We want to be better.”

Right now, the Panthers are busy working on their fundamentals, Ronan said. Pitchers are on bullpen schedules, which he said means they’ll throw up to 60 pitches in an outing with some curveballs and junk mixed in. All players are getting batting practice and defensive drills.

“For a lot of players, it’s just making sure what they’re doing is correct,” said Ronan. “We’re looking at how to bat, how to bunt, how to take lead-offs....

It’s learning things like pick-off throws, throwing in the clutch, footwork and slides.”

Those are things Manlow says could be the difference at the tail end of a season where teams don’t get a lot of field time to practice.

“It’s really focusing on minimizing our errors. Errors are essentially what knocked us out of OFSAA last year. Minimizing

MAKING A CONNECTION First baseman Ryan Kelly puts his bat on an inside pitch during batting practice in PECI’s gym Tuesday. The Panthers are working on technique this week.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

those will make a difference.”

Ronan said he’ll take 25 players to New York — a junior team and a senior team — and while the trip is a reward for all their hard work, it’s also a tryout. He’s expecting to keep a

roster of about 20 players and says a lot can change from the gym to the field.

“We’ll see how that goes. It could be likely the first time we’re on grass when we arrive in Long Island,” he said. “It’s a

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lot different to project when you’re in an actual game.”

Middle infielder Matt Dobson remembers the last New York trip when he was in Grade 10. After a long winter, he said he’s ready to see the team get on the field.

“We’re ready to go back at it with this new team,” he said.

“When we get down there, we’ll bond a little bit more. We’ll transition from old players to new players and see how we work together.”

Manlow agreed the trip is an advantage for the team.

“It really brings us close together, more like a family rather than a team. We feed off everybody’s energy and know what everybody can do,” he said. “You become aware of odd hops here and there and it also helps you get your feel for batting as well. Batting on a wood floor is a hell of a lot different than grass.”

Manlow also said he and his teammates are looking forward to visiting Yankee Stadium this year and soaking in the rich tradition there after visiting CitiField on a previous trip.

After that, they’re hopeful for a bit of success of their own.

“We have high hopes,” Dobson said.

Manlow added “The goal of the year, as always, is going to OFSAA. First we have to start by getting by Bay of Quinte, then it’s one step after another.”

Swimmer Clark commits to Illinois State

Prince Edward County’s Morgan Clark will be swimming in NCAA pools in the near future.

Last week, the Belleville Youth Swimming Club announced that Clark has accepted a scholarship offer from Illinois State University.

The PECI student intends to

study exercise science and compete for the Redbirds in Division 1.

Clark credits Quinte Dolphins coach Jim Anfield for playing a key role in her development in competitive swimming.

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Precious memories keep you near As time unfolds another year.

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BREAKENRIDGE, Sheila Marie, who passed away March 28, 2012.

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HOTSTON, Harry Leslie. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away April 3, 2005.

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HOTSTON, Harry Leslie. Much loved father and poppa who passed away April 3, 2005.

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DEATH

FISHER, Delton Dixon

Peacefully at home in the early morning of March 25th, 2017 with family at his side. Del Fisher, born January 24th, 1939 in Port Perry, of Fish Lake Road at the age of 78. Predeceased by his parents Milton and Minnie Fisher and brother Barry (Frances). Bonnie Taylor, wife of 8 months and best friend for 31 years. Father of Scott (Cheryl) and grandfather to Justin (Cortney) of Toronto. Del will be missed by his brother and sisterin-laws, nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and a multitude of friends. Always loved a good time, good laugh, an outing on his prized tugboat “Rosebud” or a cuddle with one of his beloved pets. A special thank-you to the medical staff of the County and Belleville Hospital’s, who through their kindness, caring and willingness to laugh at all Del’s Stories made his final months such a happy time for him. Mr. Fisher rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Funeral service as held in the Friendship United Church, in Demorestville on Wednesday March 29th, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Reverend Kirby Breithaupt officiated. Spring interment at Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Friendship United Church would be appreciated by the family. Friends were invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the funeral.

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Muriel Waring (WWII)

Muriel Florence Waring (née Green) of Kincardine and formerly of Picton and Mississauga, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017, at the age of 93. Born in Gravesend, Kent, England on November 22nd, 1923 to the late Cyril and Florence (née Pearcey) Green.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Waring who predeceased her on May 20, 1994. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Beverley and David Cockayne of Kincardine, Garry and Madeleine Waring of Mississauga, and Jennifer and Murray Box of Mississauga.

Missed by grandchildren, Kevin and Michael Cockayne, Jamie and Justin Waring Geoffrey, Gregory and Ashley Box, greatgrandchildren Lauren and Matthew Cockayne, and Hannah, Austin, Tyler and Lucas Waring.

Fondly remembered by her niece, Karen and Dennis Gowan of Hamilton, nephew Alan Green of Calgary as well as nieces, nephews and cousins in the U.K and Australia. Predeceased by her only brother Leonard Green and his wife Doreen. Muriel was a proud WWII veteran serving with the WAAF assigned to Canadian 418 Squadron. She lived for many years in the Toronto/Mississauga area and retired with her husband to Picton in Prince Edward County in 1985.

She moved to Kincardine in 2015 to be near family. The memorial service to celebrate Muriel’s life was held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine on Monday, March 27th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Ann Maycock officiating. Memorial donations to the Kincardine Hospital Foundation appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com

OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Claims against the Estate of Carl Thomas Williams, deceased, of the County of Prince Edward who died on February 18, 2017 must be in our hands by the 21st of April, 2017 after which date the estate will be distributed.

Dated at Picton on this 7th day of March 2017.

PRETSELL DAVIES THOMPSON BENTON LLP 194 Main Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Solicitors for the Estate of Carl Thomas Williams

DEATH

ROBINSON, Idella Roxanna (nee Brown)

Suddenly at Belleville General Hospital on Monday March 27th, 2017. Roxanna Robinson, of Lake Street, Picton, at the age of 67.

Beloved partner of Larry Rose, mother of Ken and his wife Vickie of Picton and James of Picton and grandma of Grayson, Alexis and Ryker. Dear sister of Eric Brown and his wife Anne and the late Norman. A graveside service will be held at Cherry Valley Cemetery on Saturday April 8th at 11 a.m.

Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.

Arrangements entrusted to

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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AUCTION SALES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Oak kitchen table, 4 chairs, fold down secretary, handmade maple coffee table, coffee & end tables, dresser, vanity & bench, night tables, small book shelves, qty. of smalls including oil lamps, old books, qty. of costume jewelry, prints, glass & china, cups & saucers, collector plates, paper weights, collectibles, 2 trolling motors, rods & reels, cast iron pieces, barbeque, garden & shop tools, extension & step ladders and many more pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH

AT 9:00 A.M. ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE SELLING TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN, LIVESTOCK FEEDERS, PENNING, ASSORTED GATES & FARM EQUIPMENT Early consignments include: Allis Chalmers 6060 2wd tractor (very nice), Ford 8n tractor, Massey 30 tractor, John Deere 8300 18 run double disc seed drill with grass box, Turnco 11 ft. cultipacker with hydraulic transport. 25 litre (12V) ATV sprayer & tank.

Large water tank, set of chain harrows, Beatty stable cleaner drive unit & 20 ft. chute. 41 ft. x 6 inch pto driven grain auger on undercarriage, NH 155 single axle manure spreader/endgate, NH 680 tandem axle manure spreader with double beater,(rebuilt), Massey Ferguson 300 self propelled combine/8 ft grain head, 3pth set of 8 ft. discs, utility trailer, 3 section set of drags, Champion grain roller, grain aerator, Surge Master 3 pth hydraulic wood splitter, homemade 16 ft. tandem axle flatbed trailer, Case IH 9 ft haybine, New Idea 5312 12 ft. discbine,MF 3pth 7’ mower, NH side delivery rake, Ford 3pth hay rake, NH rotary rake, New Idea 4844 round baler,NH 68 square baler, 40’ hay & grain elevator, 3pth cultivator, field sprayer, round bale feeder, Case 10 ft trail type set of discs with hydraulic cylinder, 2 flat bottom hay wagons, wooden lambing pens, lamb accessories, several grain troughs, sheep feeders, small animal scales, rabbit cages, water troughs. Qty. of farm gates, Truck back rack, Bomag tamper, Target tile saw, VanGuard gravel tamper, Husqvarna 268K cement saw, curb sweep attachment, EDCD cement block saw. 28 lb anvil, baler twine. Horse drawn equipment: buggy /top, cutter, sulky, training cart, 2 seat driving wagon (excellent). Show wagon with 2 sets of leather heavy horse show harness. Southland gooseneck 16 ft. steel trailer with tack room(sells as is). Columbia “Heritage”25 H.P. 50 inch cut hydrostatic drive riding lawnmower, Craftsman LT 2000 16 H.P. 42 inch cut riding mower, Bolens ST140 14 H.P. 42 inch cut hydrostatic drive riding mower, Kobalt 19 inch cut battery powered push mower, Craftsman 4.5 H.P. 20 inch push mower, B&D 3 in 1 electric 19 inch 4 H.P. push mower, Yardworks 12 inch battery powered weedeater, Lawn Boy “hobby garden” tiller, lawn roller, Toro 15 inch electric weed eater. Lincoln 225 welder, welding table on casters, steel shelving units, new Simoniz S1500 pressure washer, plasma cutter, cement mixer with hit & miss engine, 14 ft. aluminum boat with trailer and 6 H.P. Evinrude motor, Trolling motors.

List subject to additions and/or deletions.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Oval kitchen table, 6 chairs, set of 6 press back chairs, corner cabinet, curio cabinet, fern stand, pine dresser, 2 bar stools, coffee & end tables, small tables, large qty. of glass & china including a 12 place setting of Royal Albert “Old Country Roses” dishes with tea pot, coffee pot, salt & pepper, cream & sugar/tray, 2 cake plates, open vegetable & butter dish, pinwheel rose bowl, cranberry, cook books, book ends, several crocks, Beatrix potter books, hardware scales, hunting knives, collectible pieces.

Berron food dehydrator, Berron bread mixer, Green Power juice extractor, Vitamix 3600, Lee grain mill, sausage maker.

Small shop & garden tools.

Note: This sale is being held on Friday evening April 7 at 5:00 p.m.

See the web site for a detailed list & photos as it is set up.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH

Viewing 5:00pm Sale 6:30pm at Koopmans Auction Centre 662 Cty. Rd. #12, Picton 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield, Ont. John Deere 125 20hp twin 42 inch cut, Minn Kota electric trolling motor 36lb thrust, Like new Double Euro top box spring and mattress, Gatorade-Super Brawler 3 man towable boat tube, couch tables, dining room table 8 chairs, boys and Adult bicycles, Instep Bicycle trailer, file cabinets, Antique barometer, jewellery case on legs, Honda Troy-Bilt push mower, Reel lawn mower, weed eater, outdoor wicker chairs, 2 patio table with chairs and umbrella, 4 bar stools, wardrobe, marble top coffee table, cast iron plant table, map table, occasional and coffee tables, dressers, child’s school desk, modern glass TV stand, paper shredder, washtub, large quantity of die cast cars, Stamps, Frigidaire washer and dryer, bar frig, roll of water pipe, and much more. Some items will be sold by silent auction. Clearance corner also available where you can buy before or during the sale! Some items will be sold by silent auction.

Clearance corner also available where you can buy before or during the sale! See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - MR. PETER BEARE 439 OAK LAKE ROAD, R.R.# 3 STIRLING, ONT. 2 miles SOUTH of Stirling on Highway 14 ( Stirling – Foxboro Road) and turn WEST onto Oak Lake Road for 2 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS: Massey Ferguson 3670 WD diesel tractor with cab- 8028 hrs- excellent condition; 20.8 38 duals, White 1370 4 WD diesel tractor with front end loader -4230 hrsgood running condition; Massey Ferguson 35 Diesel Deluxe tractor – running condition; Kubota GF 1800 diesel zero turn lawn mower- excellent; Bush Hog 5 ft rotary mower, Howard 3 point hitch PTO 6 ft rotovator, Oliver Superior 17 run seed drill with grass seed box, 12 ft single axle trailer with sides, front end loader manure bucket, big bale spear, pallet style bucket, 6 ton flatbed wagon, diamond steel 12 ft farm gates, builders scaffolding, Yard Man riding lawn mower, Pro Air portable compressor, General table saw, Mastercraft pedestal grinder, Mastercraft mitre saw and stand, aluminum step and extension ladders, quantity of lumber, used brick, cement blocks; cedar mulch, custom built vintage wood burning stove; VINTAGE RECREATIONAL: 1966 Bolens Diablo Rouge snow machineoriginal and running condition; 1966 Hus Ski 444 snow machine – original and running condition; 1973 Sno Blazer single ski snow machine- needs restoration; 1965 Hus Ski 444 snow machine needs restoration; COLLECTIBLES SELL AT 10:30 AM: antique oak and glass counter top display case, antique glass and oak case counter top display cabinet, set of 6 tiger maple cane bottom dining chairs, antique arrow back chairs, antique pine dough box, Windsor back arm chair, antique china jardinière, patio furniture, area carpets, artwork, prints,household articles, numerous other articles.

OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ORCHARD COASTS FARMS FORMERLY HUGHES ORCHARDS 2983 CO RD 8, WAUPOOS, ONT. PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 8 miles SOUTH EAST of Picton (turn at Picton Harbour) on County Road 8 to Community of Waupoos.

TRACTORS AND EXCAVATOR: John Deere 6100 D 4WD diesel tractor with JD 673 front end loader, cab 1500 hrsexcellent condition; John Deere 5510N 4WD diesel orchard tractor with cab, 10000 hrs – good running condition; John Deere 4230 2 WD diesel tractor with cab- good running condition; John Deere 1830 Low arch 2 WD diesel tractor- running condition; John Deere 1830 Hi arch 2 WD diesel tractor- running condition Case International 1896 4WD tractor with 59 Cummings diesel, front end loader, cab , 7000 hours- good running condition; Massey Ferguson 275 2WD diesel tractor with MF 236 front end loader 7900 hrs- good running condition;Zetor 4 wd diesel tractor with Allied 549 front end loader with canopy- good running condition; Neufield 265 T Line diesel tractor – running condition; Hein Werner C12 4 cyl diesel 12 ton steel track excavator – running condition;Gehl 4635 SXT 4 wd skid steer- good running condition; 2 Bombardier diesel rubber track self propelled side walk plows with blades, Allis Chalmers outdoor fork truck- needs repair; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: McKee 20 ft S tine cultivator with rolling baskets, 24 ft cultivator with hydraulic lift – like new;Kverneland 4 furrow semi mount vari width plow, Wilrich 6 furrow onland plow, John Deere 145 4 furrow semi mount plow, White 508 4 furrow semi mount plow,2 and 3 furrow 3 point hitch plows, Rock-O-Matic 57 7ft tandem axle PTO stone picker with hi dump capabilities, Pyramid 7’ and 8’ landscapers box scraper, several rolling leveling baskets, 12 ft all steel dump trailer with dual wheels & PTO hydraulic lift pump; 6 ft 3 point hitch rototiller, PLANTING EQUIPMENT: 2 International 5100 21 run seed drills with grass seed boxes, press wheels- excellent condition; International 510 21 run seed drill with grass seed box,John Deere Model B 16 run seed drill with grass seed box, seed drill, Big Jim 12 ft cultipacker with hydraulic lift transport wheels, 20 ft cultipacker with transport wheels, 3 point hitch fertilizer distributor with directional discharge,New Holland 519 double beater manure spreader with hydraulic tailgate, ORCHARD EQUIPMENT: 2 -300 gallon trail type PTO sprayers, 3 point hitch 100 gallon sprayers, Kodiak 6 ft rotary mower, Walco 5 ft rotary mower, 24 ft self loading/unloading apple bin trailer with hydraulic lift, approx. 100 plastic apple boxes, approx 250 wooden apple boxes, approx. 700 plastic apple crates, quantity of wooden apple crates, plastic tomato hampers, bushel baskets, unused cardboard tomato boxes, wooden apple tree stakes, 1400 litre poly water tank, various size poly water tanks, Ford 3 point hitch 6 ft flail mower, 40 ft Little Giant PTO hay/grain elevator, WAGONS: 200 bu gravity grain box on 10 ton wagon with Market unloading auger, 12 ft flat deck single axle trailer, 18 ft steel box tomato wagon on 10 ton gear, tandem axle 16 ft flat trailer,3 forage wagons on Horst 12 ton double reach gear, John Deere 3 point hitch pallet truck, manual pallet truck, IRRIGATION: approx. 75 30 ft lengths of 4” Wade Rain pipe with 20 sprinklers, irrigation gun and PTO powered pump; VEHICLES: 2002 Ford F150 Supercrew King Ranch pick up truck – 312,000 kms – running condition – sells as is; 2007 Pontiac G 5 SE sedan 216,000 kms – running condition – sells as is; 2000 custom built 18ft tandem axle all steel gooseneck livestock trailer with 16” tires, electric brakes – excellent condition, MISC Ingersoll 448 18 hp twin garden tractor with tiller, snow blower,48” mower attachment, sickle bar attachmentgood running condition;Kubota T 1460 riding lawn mower, Craftsman YT 4000 riding lawn mower, approx. 400 sap buckets with spiles, Miller Bobcat Plus 8000w portable cc cv ac/dc welder generator, Lucknow 6 ft single auger snow blower, , 2- 500 gal fuel tanks with electric pumps, Haban Racine corn sheller, Martin hay /grain feeder, outdoor play ground equipment, stainless steel restaurant grills, ovens, dough mixer, double sinks.

TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

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Returning core players poised to take on larger roles as Wellington attempts to climb division standings in 2017-2018 DUKES, from page 22

Wellington would make good on one scoring chance as Brody Morris and Brayden Stortz set up Colin Doyle at 6:31 of the third to make it 3-2 but it would be as close as Wellington would come to matching the hosts Friday.

With the hour getting late on Wellington's playoff dream, Cobourg's Connor MacEachern fired an unassisted dagger at 16:47 to make it 4-2. The third period tally was Doyle's fifth of the playoffs and the second year Campbellford native looks in fine form to be a leader next year.

“He's certainly a building block for next season and he showed this year what he can do when he's healthy,” Abrams said.

“He led our team in ice time, was

taking a ton of key face-offs and also played the wing.”

Another sophomore that looks to make an impact after a solid playoffs is Austin Labelle.

The Belleville native looked to be lost in the shuffle in the early part of the campaign to the point where his future at the Junior A level might have been in doubt.

However, Labelle turned his game around in early January and was nearly a point-per-game player (12 points in 13 games) to end the regular season.

“It was really a tale of two seasons, pre-Jan. 10 and post-Jan. 10 for Austin,” Abrams noted. “He regained his confidence, played better and got more ice time and that led to better results.”

But without doubt, the biggest playoff performer for Wellington

outside of Ryckman was Martan.

After coming over to Wellington from West Kelowna of the BCHL, the Whitby speedster showed glimpses of the skill during the regular season that intrigued Boston College enough to offer the winger a spot.

But Martan's playoffs were something to behold. In a dozen playoff games, he scored nine times and added three helpers.

“During the regular season and even when he was in B.C, he was getting an unbelievable number of offensive opportunities and wasn't cashing in on them. I didn't know when it was going to happen but I knew there was going to come a time when these pucks would start going in for him. He picked the right time and the right place and he was threat every time

he was on the ice,” Abrams said.

The good news for Wellington and Dukes fans is Martan and Boston College have agreed to defer his NCAA career for one more season, meaning the organization will get to see the pint-sized point producer in 2017-2018.

“His plan is to play another season here in Wellington and for his own career, he needs to continue what he's done here in the playoffs and role it into next season,” Abrams added.

The blue line will need some attention in the offseason as Justin Bean, Brody Morris and Carter Allen will be lost to graduation.

“That defensive core was really the back bone of this team,” Abrams added. “Whenever anything was going wrong, they were the ones to get us back on track.”

Reargurards Mack Warren and Keegan Ferguson showed promise as rookies. Both players have OHL interests with Owen Sound and Oshawa, respectively.

“They are definitely two guys we are counting on for next season,” Abrams said.

Finally, the two of the largest holes Abrams will try and fill next season are polar opposites in terms of stature and scoring.

Hulking defender Hunter Gunski managed 12 points in 49 games for Wellington this season while mighty mite Stortz set the league on fire with his 90 points, just missing out on the OJHL scoring lead.

“I don't know if we've ever had an offseason where we have been able to pick up players like Gunski, Ryckman and Stortz in

trades,” Abrams said. “Stortz continued what he did in the NOJHL in our league and what amazed me this season was his consistency. There was no break in his offence and his compete level and work ethic is off the charts. He was the hardest working player in practice every single day.”

Abrams likened Gunski to former rearguard Curtis Leonard who used his size and strength to make life miserable on the opposition.

“He was solid,” Abrams said.

“He was incredible on the P.K., blocked shots, logged tons of minutes and was a tower strength on the ice and in the dressing room.

He was a team-first guy and when he went down in the first round to a broken jaw, he was missed both on the ice and in the room.”

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County asks Picton, Bloomfield water users to limit consumption until further notice SPILL, from page 1

According to a press release issued by McKeil Marine, two five-gallon buckets of pollutants, believed to be a type of oil, were on the deck of the barge at the time of its partial sinking and were lost.

In addition to the buckets, the barge was equipped with a machinery space that contains a diesel generator and a hydraulic power pack Those devices are fuelled by tanks that were holding around 1,100 litres of diesel fuel and about 100 litres of hydraulic oil, respectively Both these tanks are reported to be self contained Salvage operations and pollu-

tion control measures have been ongoing since Friday with the Canadian Coast Guard Environmental Response team monitoring the work plan developed by McKeil Marine and reviewed by Transport Canada.

The McKeil Marine press release issued Monday indicated the barge was stable and that contracted divers on Friday found had no evidence of leakage.

“The barge is stable,” said Chris Kirby, director of project management at McKeil Marine Limited, and salvage master for the Pitts Carillon operation.

“We have developed a recovery plan and we have assembled a team of experts and taken all necessary precautions to ensure utmost safety throughout the operation.”

Despite those reassurances and ongoing processes, a sheen developed on the waters in Picton Bay and at around 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, contaminants entered the Picton Intake Protection Zone One. Due to the proximity of the contaminants, and anticipated unfavourable wind directions overnight, the County declared a water emergency and halted water processing at the PictonBloomfield drinking water plant until such time as the safety of the water can be confirmed.

According to a press release issued by the municipality, the drinking water system had been supplied with enough potable drinking water to handle demands until Wednesday however, residents connected to

the Picton-Bloomfield drinking water system were asked to limit their water consumption until the water emergency had been lifted.

Speaking at the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy annual general meeting Sunday, Mayor Robert Quaiff confirmed the municipality was following the salvage and recovery operations closely.

The mayor explained shifting winds was causing the sheen on the water's surface to move in the direction to the water plant's intake pipe.

“We had additional staff at the water plant, we were testing the water every hour. On first result of (an irregular)water test, we were prepared to take the action to shut the water

Save Picton Bay rep says incident further validates concerns

Doornekamop said the use of this type of barge was and remains a ‘low-risk’ activity from a marine operation standpoint.

“It started as a low-risk situation and it remains a low-risk situation, and it's the same as if you go out cruising the harbour in a 20 ft boat with a fuel tank on board.

There's no such thing as a no-risk situation,” Doornekamp stated.

Doornekamp expected the entire salvage operation to be finalized late Wednesday.

As for Picton Terminals, no ships were expected to be at the port until late June although the owner/operator indicated the schedule could change within a day’s notice.

Group has argued Picton Terminals offers no merit for county JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A group critical of commercial shipping activities on Picton Bay were quick to condemn the partial sinking of the barge Pitts Carillon at Picton Terminals Friday morning.

The barge was expected to serve as a temporary landing structure off of Amherst Island during site preparation activities of a 36-turbine industrial wind project just south of Kingston but developed a hole in its hull sometime on Thursday while being transferred from Toronto to Picton Terminals.

Owned by Galcon Marine and chartered by McKeil Marine, the Pitts Carillon wound up partially submerged in 35 feet of water at the Picton Terminals dock and up to ten gallons of pollutants, believed to be oil, was lost.

Salvage and pollution control measures instituted by McKeil Marine and overseen by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have been underway since Friday but that didn't stop a sheen from developing on the water's surface and causing the municipality to institute a state of emergency as a precaution to the protect the Picton-Bloomfield drinking water system when the potential for the sheen to get close to the water plant intake pipe became too great.

Save Picton Bay (SPB) is a group that had been diametrically opposed to operations at Picton Terminals and group spokesperson Dave MacKay has been at forefront of a battle between the shipping port and the concerned citizenry.

“The entire group has been very concerned an incident of this type was going to happen and it was just a matter a of time,” MacKay said.

Picton Terminals have had issues in the past two years necessitating involvement by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change including

intake down and live off our reservoirs,” Quaiff said.

The Pitts Carrilion was to be part of an offloading operation in regards to the build up of the Algonquin Power industrial wind project on Amherst Island.

The small barge was to serve as a dolphin structure during a ten day operation where speciality aggregate would be ferried via a larger barge from Picton Terminals to the island for construction of a 36-turbine installation just southwest of Kingston.

Another dolphin structure is in place on the northern shore of Amherst Island and the operation to move aggregate to the island in advance of the erection of turbines continues.

Quaiff called the scenario

ironic in light of all the battles to keep industrial wind projects out of Prince Edward County over the past decade. “(The Pitts Carrilion) was coming in with those tandem trucks to load with aggregate gravel to be transferred down to Amherst Island for their industrial wind turbine project,” Quaiff said. “That Green Energy Act says we don't have to do any environmental assessment to build that dock on Amherst Island and everything is hunky dory. We don't have to tell you how the barges are coming into Picton to take rock for that particular project and then something like this happens.”

-With a file from Adam Bramburger

Epstein plans to call for withdrawal of County’s support for Picton Terminals

Attention will turn to Picton Terminals today.

Today's committee-of-thewhole meeting, which begins at 1 p.m. in Shire Hall, will see councillors discuss correspondence from Victor Lind on behalf of Save Picton Bay. The correspondence deals with Picton Terminals' zoning.

Picton councillor Lenny Epstein is also hoping to have a motion added to the agenda which would withdraw council's support for Picton Terminals' grant application for $10 million from upper levels of government, which would support expansion at the site. Picton Terminals ulti-

mately withdrew their grant application. The motion also directs the County to seek further specialist legal opinion on available municipal options as they relate to the activities of Picton Terminals in order to ensure that the intent of municipal land use regulations and municipal and public interest, including obligations to the drinking water system, are being fully protected to the full extent of the law.

Epstein will need two-thirds support to add the agenda item.

-Chad Ibbotson, Staff

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PRECARIOUS POSITION The Pitts Carillon, a 27-metre barge sits partially submerged at the dock of Picton Terminals northeast of Picton on Friday afternoon. (Dave Tugwood/For The Gazette)

stormwater runoff from piles of sodium chloride (road salt) and rogue dust emissions from petroleum coke mounds.

Those issues were investigated by MOECC staff and mitigation measures and work orders were undertaken by Picton Terminals however the port operation wasn't directly involved with the partial sinking of Galcon-owned, McKeil-operated Pitts Carrillon other than the vessel started taking on water and listing while docked in Picton Bay. But for MacKay and the SBP group, Friday's partial sinking of the Pitts Carillon, which has two self contained fuel tanks with one holding about 1,100 litres of diesel and another with about 100 litres of hydraulic oil was simply another reason why the group is against commercial activities near the Picton-Bloomfield drinking water intake.

“Form what I understand, there are still thousands of litres of fuel and oil in self-contained tanks in the water,” MacKay said Tuesday. “We are that far away from having a disaster in Picton's drinking water supply.”

Today at County council's committee-of-the-whole meeting, it's believed a motion will be

tabled that would walk back any previous support the municipality had stated for the Picton Terminals operations.

Last year, council supported Picton Terminals as the operation attempted to secure federal funding for cranes that would increase capacity by 20-30 per cent.

MacKay said SPB believed that was a good first step taken by councillors.

“I think that County council thought there was a business opportunity here that was worth exploring previously,” MacKay said. “It's my hope they realize this particular organization has no financial merits for the County and it's only a downside. They don't hire anyone from the county, they run their trucks up and down the road, destroying Hwy 49 and the bridge, they've polluted Picton Bay and now they've presented a danger to the drinking water system. There is some evidence for the council when they ask themselves 'Do we really want this kind of operation in Prince Edward County?'.”

Picton Terminals owner Ben Doornekamp confirmed that McKeil Marine was overseeing the salvage and pollution control operations.

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Smith reaffirms PCs would scrap Green Energy Act Energy critic outlines parts of party’s plan in absence of formal policy release ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith isn't particularly concerned about criticism that his Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has yet to formally introduce its energy platform for the 2018 election.

This weekend, the opposition energy critic was riding high on the reception he received after being thrown out of the Queen's Park legislature Tuesday during a fight on the energy file as he addressed the County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy annual general meeting at Karlo Estates.

He indicated members of the public are clearly disappointed with the way the file is being handled.

"I didn't know how I was going to be received after Tuesday's incident, but walking through Prince Edward County this weekend at Maple events, at my daughter's hockey game in Belleville last night, and again this afternoon, a lot of people I've never met before were coming up to me and giving me high fives," he said. "There's a lot of people upset about the electricity and energy file in Ontario these days.

It's a real mess."

During that debate Tuesday, members of the governing Liberal party criticized the Progressive Conservatives for not releasing an energy plan given the NDPs offered a plan to fix hydro rates, then the Liberals themselves put forward their own plan through a cabinet leak. Laughing off that criticism, Smith cited a new poll he said showed more Ontario residents favoured his party's energy plan than the other parties' even though it wasn't released.

That levity aside, Smith indicated he felt it would be irresponsible for his party to arrive at a target reduction for hydro rates at this time because it simply doesn't have enough information. In the six weeks he's been a full-time energy critic, Smith said he's been asking for more transparency in the sector. One of his first moves was to return Hydro One workers to the sunshine list that discloses

LOOKING FORWARD At Sunday’s CCSAGE annual general meeting at Karlo Estates,, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith shared his visions for energy policy should the Progressive Conservatives be successful in the 2018 provincial election. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

salaries over $100,000. Another task has been to try to discover the language included in procurement contracts for renewable energy.

"The only one I've ever been able to look at — and media and other members of the opposition have been able to look at — is the Samsung deal. The only reason we got to see that one was because of the gas plant scandal and the justice committee's work in the minority parliament days," he said. "That was a $5.3-billion deal. Instead of taking the offramps built into that contract to get the province out of it with no costs, they renegotiated and saved the province a couple billion dollars. Clearly, they could have got out of that contract with no cost to the taxpayers."

Smith said he's also had discussions with people in the renewable energy business who have benefitted from Ontario's highly subsidized procurement who didn't feel it was right for them province that have shared some of the considerations in the contracts including exit clauses and milestone dates.

"What we want in these contracts is a little more transparency.

It's difficult for us as members of the official opposition who are trying to put together our energy plan for the future when we don't know what the current plan is and what the current contracts indeed say," he said. "We don't want to slap a number, say 25 per cent like the current government has done, or 30 per cent in the case

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That said, Smith was quick to make commitments about what the Progressive Conservatives would do if elected. He said it would start with scrapping the controversial Green Energy Act in favour of a capacity-auction type of procurement, it would look to bring salaries under control at Hydro One, and it would halt the further sale of Hydro One to ensure the majority of shares remain in public hands.

"I feel we have put a plan out there," Smith said. "We haven't packaged it in a nice little blue binder and tied a ribbon around it or put a stamp on it saying it's going to save you 40 per cent off your electricity bill, but for the last two years we've been talking about these things," he said.

Smith said his party would immediately scrap renewable energy projects that haven't yet been rubber stamped, noting the province doesn't need any more renewable energy. He cautioned, however, it's not the technology he has an issue with.

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He added the capacity market idea the government is now championing is the way the Ontario Power Authority and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recommended Ontario move with hydro policy when the Liberals came into power. Smith added that since the provincial grid is already at capacity, future governments don't have to rush into procurement so they should have time to put proper policy in place. Ideally, that policy would make energy more cost efficient and competitive.

"We want green energy to be part of (the solution), we certainly have a lot on our grid right now, but in order for it to become a larger piece, it has to become more competitive or else we are going to be out of business as a province."

Smith said recently his colleague, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell showed him a six-page flyer published in a weekly newspaper near Cornwall that attempted to solicit businesses to move to Upstate New York, promising up to 40-per-cent savings on electricity bills. He added several manufacturers contacted him stating that southern U.S. states like Mississippi and South Carolina are always calling.

Already, the province has seen greenhouse operations in western Ontario move just across the border to Michigan and smelters and other operations in Northern Ontario move to Quebec.

He said the Liberal plan won't address that without widespread changes to procurement.

"A lot of manufacturers aren't included in the 25-per-cent plan.

Institutions aren't included — I mean our hospitals, schools, correctional facilities and community arenas are not included in the announcement made by the government a couple weeks ago."

In fact, Smith said the government appears committed to double down on its plan.

"Just the day after the 25-percent savings were announced, another 11,065 applications came in for projects to go under the grid in FIT5. They haven't done the one thing they needed to do to stop the pain and the is to stop the process of adding these contracts to the grid."

The MPP said he's pleased with the direction Hydro One has taken under new chief executive Mayo Schmidt, but felt his $4 million salary is excessive compared to other jurisdictions. He said it's important the government exercise control to keep Hydro One moving in the right direction.

"We need to ensure the majority of shares are in the public hands and run it like a business."

Water plant resumed operations Wednesday

Municipal officials hope salvage operation will be completed today JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

As of Wednesday afternoon, municipal officials were still urging residents to conserve water after operations at the PictonBloomfield water plant on the shores of Picton Bay were shut down Tuesday evening.

The shutdown was due to a water emergency being declared

by Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff as a result of contaminants approaching the drinking water intake in Picton Bay. These contaminants are related to the partial sinking of the barge Pitts Carrillon at the Picton Terminals dock on Friday morning.

Despite ongoing salvage and pollution controls, a sheen or oil slick developed on the waters of Picton Bay over the weekend and forecasted wind conditions Tuesday evening necessitated a plant shutdown according to the municipality.

Quaiff declared the water emergency in advance of Monday evening's council meeting at Shire Hall.

“Due to the proximity of the contaminants and anticipated unfavourable wind conditions overnight, the County has decided to halt water processing at the Picton/Bloomfield drinking water plant until such time as the safety of the water can be confirmed. The municipality has ensured that the drinking water system has been supplied with enough potable drinking water to handle demands until tomorrow.

However, residents connected to the Picton/Bloomfield drinking water system are requested to limit their water consumption until the water emergency has been lifted,” Quaiff said.

By Wednesday morning, the municipality reported the plant had resumed operations to refill system storage and was being monitored closely but the County was still asking for residents utilizing the Picton-Bloomfield system to limit their water use to essential needs to enure sufficient reserves are in place should the plant need to be shut down again.

Quaiff was joined by public works commissioner Robert Macaulay at a press conference at Shire Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Quaiff explained that while contaminants enter Protection Zone One, they were still quite a distance away from the intake.

However, given the proximity to the intake and anticipated weather patterns overnight, the municipality decided that water processing at the Picton-Bloomfield drinking water plant should be halted until morning.

“Throughout the day on Tuesday, the plant had been operating at higher capacity to fill system reservoirs to ensure that we had sufficient potable water to keep Picton and Bloomfield residents supplied should a shutdown occur.

As expected, the system experienced a notable reduction in the water reserves overnight while the plant was shut down. At

approximately 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the plant resumed its operations in order to refill the system storage.

“Water intake is being monitored closely and we are prepared to shut down the plant again should conditions require it,” Quaiff said.

Should water system reserves approach a point of being depleted, Quaiff said the municipality is prepared to provide alternate sources of potable water to residents.

“Our neighbouring municipalities have kindly offered to lend us bulk water distribution systems should we need them, and we have connected with a bottled water supplier to ensure they have sufficient stock if required. However, that is a very faint possibility at this point in time. We will be making every effort to keep residents informed as the situation progresses,” the Mayor added.

Prince Edward County will maintain emergency status until such time as they are confident that the sheen has dispelled or has floated sufficiently far from the intake.

“Given the risk that the sheen is posing to our water system, authorities are investigating methods of vacuuming up the sheen,” the mayor added.

With the salvage operation still underway as of Wednesday afternoon, Quaiff said the municipality remains in close contact with McKeil Marine and the Coast Guard to stay updated and a municipal representative would be onsite to provide advance warning to operators of the system.

As of Wednesday municipal officials were hopeful the salvage operation could be wrapped up as early as this afternoon although that was dependant on a number of factors including weather.

Macaulay assured those at the press conference that there was no contamination in the system and protective measures including shutting down the plant at night were taking place “because it's a visual process with regards to monitoring the sheen.”

In terms of ongoing testing at the site, Macaulay confirmed there enhanced water sampling and testing was taking place and included an average of four samples a day and the municipality has asked the Coast Guard to take raw samples at the site so there can be comparisons.

Weather could be friend or foe in the next 48 hours with regards to this state of emergency.

“One of our concerns is that it is very weather dependant. As the ice was thawing and the wind was picking up out of the north, the sheen was progressing towards the intake. The low temperatures over night allowed the ice to form and stop everything in its tracks but if the wind changes in a different direction we could have other concerns because the booms don't work well in choppy water,” Macaulay said. “Right now this situation is very weather dependant.”

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Women require a stable base to rebuild lives

nowhere to go, she says she sees a day coming when it will be more common, particularly for single women without children. She noted it’s a reflection of an overall shortage of affordable housing in the community.

What’s affordable for one population isn’t affordable for another population. There’s a large number of county residents who just don’t have the income or means to secure the housing they require. They’re under housed, the housing might be in poor repair, or it might be overcrowded.”

Boutilier said sometimes situations with unusual circumstances like Koning’s deserve to be considered on a case-by-case basis so that social housing might be more accessible.

Koning said she hopes that by sharing her story, she can spark social change.

“I try to get people to understand us women have a voice and we need some extra help from the government in order for us to continue on getting by and going on with our lives.

You see other women in my situation drinking, doing drugs, killing themselves or being homeless because nobody seems to care,” she said. “When I told my friend who passed away all I’ve been through, the one question he asked is ‘Why are you still here?’

Koning said she stays strong because she loves her children.

She also loves her community involvement and wants to help others.

“If I can be a voice and help other women, I’ll be glad and happy to do anything I can. On the other hand, I need some help in being able to do that.”

Flanigan encourages continued use of local resources SUPPORT, from page 9

Flanigan said as he leaves his post, he’ll think fondly of the people who trusted him to help them — some he’s interacted with for years and others who have just braved diagnosis.

Many showed up at the Picton Elks Hall last Thursday for a special send-off organized by the society’s board members and staff that Flaingan said was a humbling experience.

He added he’ll miss driving

to the county — most days, save those when the weather system is completely different on the south side of the bridge — and he’ll miss the closeness of the community he hopes the county will never lose. Looking forward, he said he hopes families will continue to turn to the Alzheimer Society in Picton and his successors to provide a valuable service.

“We’ve established a presence here and we’ve been assured by the board we’ll have

a presence here. I believe them.

It may not be in this building because I don’t know how long you maintain a building this size, but we will have a shingle out somewhere. My message would be use it, don’t lose it.”

Flanigan said his successor, Lorraine Ross, is already working at the Picton office, alongside administrator Nancy Kowacz.

“They are a very good team.

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“I was telling my counsellor this morning, if there was a way I could write a letter to the mayor of Picton, maybe I could tell him the situation and get him to stand up to the plate and do something,” she said. “They’re building these condominiums for rich people who’ve got the money and they don’t seem to care about people who are on low incomes at all.”

Inevitably, Koning expanded her search to Belleville but suitable pet-friendly accommodation in her budget is limited there as well. With the recent closure of the Bel Marine retirement residence, what units were available are in ever shorter supply. Even if she was successful, Reaching For Rainbows and the other pillars that support Koning would be father away.

Ultimately, she would have to start over again.

Alternatives For Women executive director Rahno Boutilier says Koning isn’t alone in her plight.

“Margaret is not the only one. Our house is full of single women who may be in the predicament. Social housing does what they can, but the need is so great. They have to rely on market rent, so it’s quite a predicament,” she said. “I’ve noticed it from the Alternatives For Women perspective. We have a large amount of single women who aren’t able to sustain a place on their own. They have seasonal employment or they’re on Ontario Works or ODSP.” Often, Boutilier said, those women put themselves in situations that aren’t the best. They

stay with abusers, strangers, or family members just because that’s the only way they see that they can make a budget work.

“They may think it’s a good idea because it fills the need at the moment, but it doesn’t work long term,” she said, adding many women who have been abused usually have trust issues and safety concerns that need to be met.

“It’s very important for women to have a stable base so they can rebuild those relationships that have come undone with domestic violence. They can’t be transient or get a roommate who may not have the best intentions.”

Boutilier added relocating isn’t an option for many women. About 30 people on Alternatives For Women’s caseload have refused to go to shelter because they don’t want to be away from children’s schooling, employment, or community connections. With the closest emergency beds in Belleville, Napanee, and Tyendinaga, she said Alternatives is actively considering creating emergency beds in the community as part of a building development that may also include single apartment units. She said that would give women a safe space.

“Otherwise, they might go to Ontario Works and perhaps go into a motel under a homelessness initiative. That helps for a short time, but it might eat into the money that helps them get re-established. It’s this terrible cycle that happens that keeps you stuck.”

Ultimately, Boutilier said most women in similar situations to Koning’s do find housing. While other women haven’t remained in Kiosan a full year and had

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"You can only imagine the potential cost…" he said. "That's why there is such a resistance to our application."

While those procedural matters are taken care of, Whiteley said CCSAGE is working to strength its case as time passes.

"We change our affidavits every day. All of our cases are being updated on a regular basis."

Meanwhile, CCSAGE chair Anne Dumbrille indicated the organization continues to lobby through local and national media and directly to the federal and provincial governments against the current government's procurement and installation of industrial wind turbines.

"We believe it's really important to increase understanding, particularly in urban centres, of why we're fighting the turbines and of the environmental and health risks related to that," she said. "Right now, I think they only really understand the financial impact."

Dumbrille said while the White Pines remains an imminent threat — the ruling of an environmental review tribunal into wpd Canada's proposed mitigation strategies is due this week — there is a local risk elsewhere. She said a risk remains for Big Island as a Department of National Defence official said while they advised against turbines there, they don't have veto rights. The offshore project proposed by Trillium Wind Power off Main Duck

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He also suggested recent musings the federal government is interested in reviving legislation rescinded by the Harper government eight or nine years ago that offers money for people to challenge legislation with which they don’t agree.

"It indicates to me it is absolutely essential people have the right (to challenge), Whiteley said. "I think it will carry the day."

Whiteley said a victory in June is essential to carrying forward with the application. He expects it will be closely followed and hard fought.

"It's going to be a leading case, one that gets reported often that other charitable organizations will jump on and say this is something for us to use," he said.

"Because of that, it will probably be appealed. If I lose it, it will be appealed because I can't go forward without it. I'm sure we're going to win, but it might take me several appeals before I get to the right decision."

According to Whiteley, a victory on the main argument would have huge ramifications as it would render the Green Energy Act itself illegal. That, he said, could mean every single turbine or solar installation erected could revert to local controls. Municipalities could have the right to order them removed or to demand fees for their placement.

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Island is also a situation the group plans to watch closely. There's a moratorium on offshore wind projects now, but Trillium has launched a $500 million lawsuit which is set to go to trial next year.

CCSAGE has attempted to lobby for protection for the endangered little brown bat and for the federal government to uphold obligations under species-at-risk and migratory birds acts. Thus far, it hasn't had much success.

"On none of these am I holding my breath, there's been no meaningful response from the governments present or past regarding any of this," she said, reiterating the judicial review is the organization's critical piece of work.

In her remarks, Dumbrille recognized late anti-wind pioneer Bill Wightman and, later, the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, the Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County, and John Hirsch for pursuing Environmental Review Tribunal cases at great cost and effort as well as other partners for keeping the fight alive.

"Without the ERT work past, present, and future, we'd have turbines built already," she said.

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The agency sought more detailed reporting on revenue sources, Roberts said, but he said it was suggested the CRA will back away from that requirement.

“CRA had said every small little campground was going to have to do accounting which says we earned so much money from the coin-operated laundry, so much money for the selling of food and supplies and report that,” he said. “They have come to realize that's just kind of silly, a small business is a small business for a reason.”

Roberts said he believes the issue has been settled from a practical standpoint. He said now Anderson and MPs need to work together to clarify the language contained in the act and ensure there is no ambiguity.

“For practical purposes, I'm confident we have turned a corner on this issue,” he said. “ It was a positive thing, it certainly raised the profile of our county concerns.”

Lastly, Roberts said Matheson indicated a willingness to work with private campgrounds within Prince Edward County on a facilitation basis to help secure funding available through Destinations Canada, which would go toward the attraction of international visitors.

“My grandmother once said there's nothing so bad there's not a little good in it and it might have turned out to be pretty positive,” he said.

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Leavitt share details of his bale-wrap compacting project

The Quinte Waste Solutions board heard a presentation this week from a local farmer seeking to keep plastic used in agriculture out of local landfills.

County farmer Lynn Leavitt addressed the board during a meeting at Shire Hall on Monday morning. Leavitt detailed the work his business, U-Pac AgriService, has been doing to help farmers dispose of their used bale wrap in an sustainable way.

Leavitt said he started working on the project about six years ago when it began as a federation of agriculture discussion. Since then, Leavitt has taken the reins and made the project his own. In the summer of 2015 he designed and built a tough wooden â&#x20AC;&#x153;basketâ&#x20AC;? compactor for the bale wrap. His compactor allows farmers to use a front-end loader to press the wrap and form and tie them into bales that can easily be transported.

While commercial compactor options exist, Leavitt said his goal was to create something affordable and portable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, I thought we needed a better mousetrap, I use about 3,500 pounds of plastic a year,â&#x20AC;? he told the board Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can just barely get my blue box to the curb on time and it's only this big â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a hundred pounds of plastic a day takes quite a bit to do something with.â&#x20AC;?

In November 2016 he received an agri-food innovation award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for his effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our basic mission is just to

COMPACTING County resident Lynn Leavitt displays his solution to help farmers recycle their used bale wrap. (Julie Leavitt photo)

assist farmers to recycle in an efficient and cost-effective way.â&#x20AC;?

Leavitt charges $500 for the compactor; he says there's $400 worth of materials and the company charges $100 to build it.

The bales must weigh at least 900 pounds, must be 48 inches in length and any wrap used in the bales must be kept clean. The bales must contain only low-density polyethylene. Each farmer is assigned a number and each bale is identified with a tag. The bales are weighed when they're processed.

Last year, while attempting to promote his idea with plastics companies, Leavitt was contacted

by Brighton's Tri-County Plastics.

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take the first load of wrap bales and they were delivered in November. Leavitt said the company is in the process of bringing some new equipment online and he is still waiting for the plastic to be processed.

While the project has come a long way, Leavitt said one of the things he underestimated early on was the difficulty in getting farmers to adopt a new approach.

One of the ways he dealt with that was to build a number of compactors and deliver them to the farmers to try. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They weren't too sure this was all going to work and in order for me to find a place for this to go I had to have a trailer load of plastic ready to go,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚI ended up putting my money where my mouth was and built a bunch of compactors put them out on the farms and said, 'if you guys like this I want your plastic.'â&#x20AC;?

Another way he's dealing with farmers' reluctance is by providing a $25 incentive per bale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's a new concept for farmers to spend that kind of money to recycle, but 20 bales and they have their money back,â&#x20AC;? Leavitt said.

Leavitt said his ultimate goal is to make the plastic pay for its journey to the recycling centre, give the farmers a little bit of money back for their effort and keep the plastic out of landfills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've got to start changing the way we're doing things.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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“No complaints, that’s for sure,” he said.

Among the people at Loha Farms, the Arnold family travelled from Amherstview to partake in the festivities. Father Tim watched as his three-year-old sons Felix and Benjamin climbed the fire department’s new aerial truck, visited the animals, and tried the pancake breakfast.

“It’s the maple madness,” Tim said, when asked why the family came down. He said they enjoy coming to the county each year, and often enjoy visiting Nyman Farms south of Picton for the animals. Felix liked the pigs, while Benjamin seemed fond of the roosters. The family decided to try the event at Loha Farms also because of the firefighter connection.

Tim said he doesn’t think his family will tire of visiting the sugar bushes for spring fun in years to come.

“These guys are 3,” he said.

“We’re just going to keep bringing them and enjoying it.”

At the other end of the county, there were sizeable lineups at Hubbs Sugarbush as Lake Lodge rang in the 40th year of their annual pancake breakfasts.

Even with a downpour Saturday morning, visitors were eager to pour liquid gold on their pancakes and wait it out in a tent city on the hill. Volunteers from the local 4-H association were a welcomed addition offering to fill drink orders with warm cups.

The rain took just enough of a break for people to wander down the road for a demonstration from the 424 Search-andRescue Squadron from CFB

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McMahon, a Consecon resident who is the current president of the Prince Edward Community Theatre, said he thought participating was a really great idea when Sweet called him but he had trouble selecting a book.

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At Hubbs — and no doubt at many of the 12 sugar bushes dotting the county landscape — families were treated to full tours to learn about evaporating equip-

ment and technology used to collect sap.

Erin Jeffrey held her son Carter up to get a good look at the operation. She explained her family always visited Hubbs because it is probably the closest sugar shack to them and because the fresh, sweet maple syrup is “yummy.”

She asked Carter what his favourite part of the tour was and with a beaming grin, he replied “Everything.”

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