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CONNECTED Partners gather to celebrate EORN completion PAGE 3
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COLOURFUL COSTUME Charlotte Hunter shows off her outfit while on parade during the Firelight Lantern Festival Saturday. About 100 people walked Main Street from Benson Park to Crystal Palace with bright lights. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Lanterns’ glow warms chilly night Families flock to event to brighten town and show their creativity
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Picton’s Main Street was backed up for a short time after dinner Saturday night, but it wasn’t filled with the steady stream of headlights one might expect. Instead, it was filled with the warm glow of lanterns and portable LED lights as close to 100 people fought the wintery chill, lit up the night and followed a giant puppet from Benson Hall to the Crystal Palace. Such was the scene as the parade to Picton’s second annual Firelight Lantern Festival started. Krista Dalby, one of the organizers from a group of creative types calling themselves the Department of Illumination said the move from an April event to a November one this year proved successful even if the weather was a tad cold.
ALL AGLOW Lauren Fleck holds her paper lantern. as she waits for the parade to start up Ross Street Saturday night. She and other bundled up against the wind to start their procession. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the turnout,” she said. “I really think we lucked out, one or two days later and we might have been in trouble.” Dalby said last year, they
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Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop says he's fairly confident plans for a gas station in the village could come before municipal decision makers early in the new year. Rumours have been swirling in the village of about 1,900 people for several years about potential developments, but they seem to have gone into overdrive in recent weeks as word spread a parcel of land on the north side of Main Street near its east end changed hands. The Gazette has also learned that several name-brand companies have been considering development in Wellington. "There has been interest expressed by a company looking to open a gas station within the next year," Dunlop said yesterday. He declined to provide details about project he had heard, noting that no site plans have been submitted to the County and at this state, details have been kept confidential as there is still paperwork to be completed before that filing takes place. The councillor, who was just re-elected last month, said he feels a gas station would be an important economic driver for the village and for the county as a whole. "It's going to preserve the downtown businesses, bringing in a gas station. Now, people are going to Picton and they're stopping to do their shopping. If there is a gas station in Wellington, they might do more shopping at Home Hardware or at Foodland." He also said the very presence of that gas station could help Wellington grow and attract new residents as some people looking to relocate — and seniors in particular, may look to places like Carrying Place or Belleville if they find they're having to go there anyway for fuel. Bucking that trend and having people locate in "urban" areas is supported by the County's official plan, he said.
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When asked about the positive effects of some of the companies being mentioned considering Wellington, Dunlop also said if the deal comes through, it will send a message the County is open for business and willing to do what it can to help them succeed. Some in the village may not be so quick to embrace the development, however. Tina Konecny, the president of the Wellington and District Business Association said some of her cohorts are concerned they may be left with a "huge monster" at the end of the town that emits a lot of light. It also could have fast food franchise or a convenience store that would compete with mom-andpop outfits, and buildings that don't match the smalltown charm and Loyalist heritage of the village. "People do want a gas station here… but they want to make sure it fits into the community," she said. "It's tricky. How do we encourage businesses to come, then tell them how to do their business?" She indicated the nature of the gas business might be such that a gas station needs extra businesses tied to it to make money, and thus, that might be the trade-off for having one. Either way, public input will be a priority to satisfy business owners and residents alike. Konencny said she hopes that if a plan does come forward, there can be a town hall meeting so that the developers can learn what the community is feeling and share what they're planning.
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A former editor of the Picton Gazette and an authority on all things Prince Edward County past has died at age 82, Journalist, author, and historian Al Capon passed away Sunday at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, a facility who's history he detailed in his 1998 book This house of healing. Capon was a regular around the newsroom, writing and/or editing for the Lindsay Daily Post, the Kingston Whig Standard, the Peterborough Examiner and the Gazette where he was managing editor until the late 1970s. A consummate profes-
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sional when the stresses of deadlines were upon him, Capon would make an indelible mark in longform writing after he retired from reporting, authoring over two dozen historical books most of which detailed historical topics concerning Prince Edward County. The aforementioned PECMH essay, Everybody Called him Harvey:The life of Harvey J McFarland and Stories of Prince Edward County were among the many popular publications even fellow noted historians appreciated. Janet Kellough was on the County Weekly News staff when Capon started contributing weekly reflections in 2000. “He contributed so much to everyone’s knowledge of the history of Prince Edward County,” Kellough told the Gazette Monday. “He was truly instrumental in making the stories of the county so interesting and accessible to people who might not otherwise have discovered them.” Capon would use equal parts elegant prose and wit to, for example, tell of a time when steam locomotives thundered in and out of Prince Edward County or the busy days around the town when Camp Picton was first erected. “Every generation you get these people who pass the history along and,for his generation, Al Capon was the one,” said Kellough. Kellough said Capon's research was impeccable and that she, no stranger to Prince Edward County tales past herself, would still read Capon's columns and find out something she didn't know. “We didn't interact daily at the County Weekly but certainly there was a sense of partnership and if I ever had a question, he was always there to answer it. He was a great resource for
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those of us looking to keep local history alive,” Kellough added. Wayne Burtch, a former advertising manager at the Gazette and, later, the County Weekly News, echoed Kellough's sentiments. “If you wanted to know anything about the past, he had files and notes and pictures...he had it all,” Burtch said. “He was a living encyclopedia of Prince Edward County.” Burtch added that even as Capon advanced in age, the author was more than capable of turning in great columns week after week. “It never had to be edited or rewrote and you could count on the accura-
cy of anything he wrote,” Burtch said. Capon also shared his love for history and the written word with his family. His wife, Maggie HaylockCapon was also a regular contributor to the County Weekly News, a publication his daughter Sue edited for several years before moving on to co-found the CountyLive web site. According to Capon's obituary, cremation has taken place, with a private family service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Capon's memory may be made to the Loyalist Humane Society, PO Box 6108, Picton, ON if desired.
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Public, private partners celebrate completion of regional broadband network Collaboration allows more than 90 per cent of eastern Ontario residents to access communication signals at 10 mbps or better Staff writer
The $170-million Eastern Ontario Rural Network (EORN) came full circle Friday morning as its many partners returned to Prince Edward County to announce its completion. In 2009, members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus came forward at Huff Estates to announce they were working with the provincial and federal governments to conceive a broadband communications network that would provide high-speed Internet service of 10 megabits per second or faster to 85 per cent of homes and businesses between Peterborough and Northumberland counties to the west and the Quebec border to the east. On Friday, EORN chair Dave Burton stepped up at the Regent Theatre to announce that through public and private partnership, that goal was not only achieved, but surpassed. "We have 5,500 km of fibre optic backbone we've put in place, 160 Internet access points, nearly twodozen local networks, and more than 550 new or upgraded DSL and wireless sites," he said. "We've exceeded our expectations and brought 10 mbps service to over 90 per cent of the region, that's about 415,000 households, which surpasses our goal of 85 per cent." The network has also provided upgraded service to 58 business parks, including 15 new ones, and has reached 99 per cent of the population with some service with the help of satellite service. Burton said it isn't just the numbers that are worth celebrating however, but rather it's what those numbers allow people in rural areas to do in terms of business and quality of life. "Our real satisfaction comes from the confidence of our residents and busi-
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of the Eastern Ontario Rural Network (EORN) board of directors shares how the partnership improved broadband access in the region. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
ness people," he said. "Every time we've celebrated a local launch, we've heard from businesses who are growing and thriving, at least in part due to the growth in broadband services." Burton listed a whitewater rafting company that attracts people from all over the world offering high-speed service to its guests, a craft brewery that can expand its marketplace without moving from a small-town setting, and a museum that has embraced the technology to sell tickets and to send educational packages to schools. Farmers, artists, and doctors are also benefitting. Prince Edward County Mayor Peter Mertens, a member of the EOWC, said it was fitting that the EORN chose the Regent Theatre as a place to celebrate the project's final completion. "This venue was built in 1922 and has been operating for 92 years. Then, it was the connection for Prince Edward County and Picton to the greater world with its silent movies and theatre," he said. "All these
years later, we are basically talking about the same thing, our connection to the greater world." Mertens said he knows many examples in this municipality where broadband has allowed people to relocate and still manage to do business in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto from the comfort of their homes in the county. He also cited the PEC Innovation Centre, home of nine new industry businesses, as a direct result of improved services in this area. "This puts us on a level footing with major cities and it enables us to provide opportunities not just for our own people, but to encourage people to move out of cities," he said. "It is critical. Without high speed, we wouldn't see any of (that growth) here." Linda Thompson, the warden of Northumberland County, recognized her peers and predecessors for having the vision seven years ago to bring a project forward to help with the region's long-term stability. She noted the EORN wasn't an easy project to bring to
fruition given the geography and the demographics of eastern Ontario. "With 50,000 square kilometres and just 1 million people living here, there are some very real challenges. Our highlands, our waterways, our forests and our rocks — those great rocks are wonderful — they make rural eastern Ontario special, but they are the very barriers to improving broadband services," she said. Thompson indicated the private sector wasn't going to spend the money to reach some of the areas the wardens didn't want to see left behind because they couldn't recover it with sparse population. They wouldn't take no for an answer, however, and they managed to get the provincial and federal governments involved to the tune of $55 million each toward the total network cost. "No one was going to bring this to us with all of those issues we faced, but we made it happen," he said. "The EOWC developed a well thought-out plan‌ we took that plan to the federal and provincial governments to garner their support. They saw the strong merit." Companies like Bell Aliant, XPlorenet, Cogeco, Nexcom, Storm Internet, and Utilities Kingston also became involved and put their own resources — an estimated $59 million investment — into EORN. Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp was one of the leading champions of the project, even bringing staff members involved in hatching the project to key decision makers like John Baird, who would later become allies at the
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She also hopes that residents will be encouraged to take part in the planning process. "It will be up to council to ensure they stay true to the feel of the community." Dunlop indicated he's hopeful any issues can be worked out in a potential site-planning process. "There might be negatives for people living near it, but the positives would far outweigh the negatives," he said. "My understanding is there would be minor issues that could be dealt with in terms of things like green space, noise, or odours." Of course, Dunlop said it's hard to understand potential issues until a site plan is brought forward. With no planning meeting in December, the earliest that may come to council is in January. Konencny indicated she's
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LAZARY - FOX The marriage of Jacqueline Fox and Christopher Lazary took place at St. Gregory The Great Church in Picton on July 26, 2014. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Mr. William Gervais (Deacon Bill). Jackie is the daughter of David and Pat Fox of Picton. Chris is the son of Walter Lazary of Cobourg and Carolann Lazary of Oshawa. Ali MacDonald, friend of the bride was maid of honour, with Lindsey Cordingley and Denyse Ahier, also friends of the bride, serving as Jackie’s brides-maids. Josh Hughes, friend of the groom was the best man, with Jessie Gill and Blaine Down, also friends of the groom serving as groomsmen. Chris’s brothers Andy, Will and Danny ushered guests to their seats. The beautiful music was provided by Don Hinde on the violin and Teresa Brown (cousin of the bride) on the organ. The readings were given by Derek Morine (friend of the groom), Rose Anne Helferty (aunt of the bride), Laura Townsend (friend of the bride) and Deborah Penwarden (friend of the groom). A reception and dance, following the ceremony, was held at the home of Pat and David Fox. After a honeymoon in Charleston, South Carolina, the couple now reside in Sarnia. Their families congratulate Jackie and Chris and wish them all the very best with love.
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hopeful something concrete will come forward so that people can start talking about the specifics of a proposal and not just fuelling the rumour mill. "It's frustrating," she said. "We're all going on rumours about what has happened and rumours can get twisted around." Asked about the likelihood of a gas station surviving in Wellington, a village he acknowledged had as many as five at once in the past that are no longer there, Dunlop said the difference may come with the backing of a larger chain to supply fuel. He said many of the stations in the past were family operated, passed down through generations or sold to other small business people. When larger companies required them to sell high volumes, many were squeezed from business. "It forces the little guys out," he said.
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Some recent discussion on social media sites suggested MacEwen Petroleum and Tim Hortons were poised to be among the partners in a Main Street project. Though neither company would confirm plans for Wellington, both acknowledged their interest in the village. "We do own a property in Wellington and we are looking at a project there, but nothing is confirmed or officially planned as of yet," said MacEwen general manager Peter MacEwen in an e-mail to the Gazette. The manager of public relations and social media for Canada at Tim Hortons, Michelle Robichaud, also responded to this newspaper's request for information about a possible project. She indicated: "We are currently investigating a potential option in that area, but we do not have any firm plans to share at this time."
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Kramp likened broadband access to the existence of roads and electricity in Canada's origin with respect to its impact on individual and community prosperity. "When you see all of its applications for services, for health, for businesses, and commerce, we're just lost without it," he said. Kramp indicated he hoped the success of the EORN would show the various players that everyone can benefit from working together to reach a joint goal. Thompson added the EOWC is "not just sitting back" now that the network is complete. The network is scaleable to 10 times its current capacity and EOWC members and staff are working on 10year plans to ensure the region keeps ahead of technological upgrades as they happen. An analysis into cellular systems in rural eastern Ontario is also planned, similar to a study on the gaps in broadband, supported by Community Futures Development Corporations that ultimately led to the EORN concept. Friday's launch didn't just feature those involved with the project. It also included a real-life example of someone who benefitted from the EORN, consultant Gord Rodgers. Rodgers and his wife bought property on a lake in Hartington, north of Kingston, in 2000 and by 2004, he decided he'd like to relocate his business there from bustle of Newmarket. There was a beautiful view from his loft office, the community was welcoming, but he had a problem. "We didn't' have a decent Internet connection," he said. Rodgers noted service connected to television reception was promised, but it never materialized so he was trying to send large files with photographs, graphs, and images to clients and colleagues. On dial-up, that mean disaster. "Things have changed dramatically," he said. "My pattern whom I work with regularly lives in Bracebridge. We're doing the final edits for a stewardship plan for East Lake and we have been sending this quite large file back and forth all day. It was seamless, easy, and quick. No problem at all." Rodgers said he's had other potential homeowners and even realtors approach him about the service. A realtor who recently visited said access makes a "significant difference" in selling a house, not just for business, but for anyone's use if they're moving in on a regular basis.” He concurred. "Thank you for the foresight of the people who set this program up and the partnership of different levels of government and the private sector. I am truly grateful. You've contributed to my ability to live my dream in rural, eastern Ontario."
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
Looking back in the
Picton Gazette 90 years ago — 1924
n Picton harbour was full of activity as three ships loaded to take cases of goods to Montreal, where some would be shipped to other ports across Canada and the world. Apples, cheese, and canned goods were among the most common items shipped from the county. It was estimated that more than 200,000 cases of canned goods were shipped during the season, nearly doubling previous years. n A Picton woman pled guilty to neglect in police court after leaving her threeyear-old child at home unattended. The child left the home and wandered out into the street several blocks from home. Her sentencing was deferred. n The Prince Edward Prohibition Plebiscite Committee voted to continue fighting to see strict adherence to the Ontario Temperance Act in this county, which was considered a banner example for others looking to stay dry. Committee members indicated they were pleased with the province’s direction on alcohol, but did not want to lose momentum.
70 years ago — 1944
n More than 125 county sailors and Wrens were to receive care packages thanks to a special community campaign. The parcels would include Christmas cake, honey, chocolate bars, gum, a handkerchief, notebook, writing pad and envelopes, a wash cloth, cheese, hot chocolate packets, combs, shaving cream, toothpaste, and magazines. It cost more than $300 to mail the shipment. n The Town of Picton received $5,496 from the provincial government as a subsidy as the province trimmed its budget, giving municipalities back two mills of the local rate due to reduced expenditures in education and general costs. n Picton soldier Bruce Breakenridge, 22, had been killed in battle in Europe. No date or details about his death were given.
60 years ago — 1954
n An additional 100 family homes were to be built in Picton by the H.J. McFarland Construction Company as part of a development on lands owned by Far Land Farms. The development was slated to be called Meadowbrook Homes along Main Street East. The Department of National Defence was said to be involved in the planning process for the development. n Industrialists spent three hours touring Picton with Mayor H.J. McFarland. He said if they chose to locate their business here, it could mean an investment of $3-4 million with eventual regular employment of between 150 and 200 hands.
20 years ago — 1994
n The provincial government increased spending on long-term care in the region. Hastings and Prince Edward Counties would receive an additional $624,218 over the next two-and-a-half years. The change came as a new funding formula included subsidies for rural and northern areas to take into account higher service costs due to low population density. n Advocacy groups said the provincial NDP’s decision to close the Queen’s Park legislature to cut off debate on its controversial Bill 163, which they argued would severely limit property owners’ rights showed a “total disregard for democracy.”
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Bird feeding workshop comes to town
Remember the bird feeding workshops we used to offer in days of yore? Every November, for at least 15 years, I conducted a bird feeding seminar in Picton, which regularly attracted well over 120 enthusiastic bird feeding enthusiasts every fall. During that time, I expanded the seminars to include Kingston, Napanee, Madoc, Belleville, Tweed, Brighton, and Campbellford. It was a travelling road show, of sorts, that took place every November and often into December. Eventually, finding facilities large enough to accommodate the burgeoning crowds at some locations became a problem, and after 15 years, I gradually brought the series to a close. Some of the same bird enthusiasts attended every year because the seminars were fun and action filled, and those who fed birds enjoyed swapping stories among themselves at these events. Others, however, were newcomers to the ranks of the bird-feeding fraternity, and the purpose of the seminar was to offer reassurance that we are doing nothing wrong in setting up a bird feeding station. We feed birds because we want to enjoy their presence on our properties, and there is nothing wrong with that, nor is there any risk in doing so. There is a lot of misinformation out there about bird feeding, which is usually enough to discourage many people from even beginning the fascinating pastime of
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feeding birds. How many of us have had a neighbour or well-meaning friend waggle their finger at us and warn that feeding birds will interrupt their migratory habits? Other soothsayers threaten us with the old and very tired, pithy expression, “Once you start feeding, you cannot give it up even for one day, or you will cause untold numbers of deaths from starvation, unlike anything you have ever witnessed before.” All nonsense. Bird-feeding enthusiasts will have a chance to recapture some of that excitement during a bird feeding seminar in Belleville on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 25. The event will take place at Quinte Conservation, commencing at 7 p.m. Quinte Conservation is located at 2061 Hwy 2, just on the western outskirts of Belleville, about 100 metres west of the Wallbridge-Loyal-
Carbone new Great Waterway chair
The County’s community development director will be taking on a larger role in promoting tourism in eastern Ontario this year. The Great Waterway, a tourism organization that promotes and invests in tourism from Prince Edward County and Quinte West in the west to the Rideau Canal in the north and the Quebec border in the east, has elected Neil Carbone
as its new chair. Carbone, who has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2013, will lead an organization comprised of 13 leaders from municipalities across the region. Carbone said he hopes to grow visitation and tourism receipts in an area offering some of Ontario’s top attractions. -Staff
ist and Hwy 2 traffic lights. There will be a Power Point presentation on birdfeeding, including some predictions on what birds to expect this winter, and lots of opportunities to interact with the audience. There is no charge to attend this seminar which is being presented by Quinte Conservation as one of their information night series. Forget the old myths. Telling people who attended our seminars that birds think of us as nothing more than just another stop in many that takes them to feeding areas throughout the region, seemed to take the weight of the world off their shoulders. Birds spend no more than 20 per cent of their time at your feeding station; the rest of the time they are foraging in the wild, or at someone else’s feeder. However, setting up a bird feeder isn’t without its concerns, the main one being cleanliness. Bird feeders should be cleaned periodically to prevent mould or mildew from occurring, and, ultimately, possible problems with disease. We will explain how, and we will also tell you about food items for birds that you can snatch right from the kitchen. At the upcoming bird feeding seminar we will stress the importance of purchasing high-quality bird feed mixtures. Better mixtures produce a better variety of birds. Mixtures readily available at big box stores and supermarkets are marketed for quick sale; to depend on
them for a single bird feeder will result in bitter disappointment as they do not contain the variety of seeds necessary to keep birds interested. However, we will learn that budget feeds are not all bad and you will hear about other ways in which you can utilize these inadequate mixtures at our feeders. At our seminar, we want to emphasize the importance of purchasing quality feed from local farm feed mills and bird speciality stores — local people who are in the business of offering their customers a quality product. These distributors are in the business of packaging bird feed and are more concerned with offering their customers a quality product, than they are in making a fast buck with below standard foods. I hope to encourage those who attend to forget the doom and gloomers who claim to know a lot about this hobby, but actually know very little, and just get out there and have fun with your bird feeder set up. If you practice cleanliness with your feeders, you are doing nothing wrong by offering food for birds in the winter, and absolutely nothing wrong with the popular pastime if you wish to extend it into the summer months. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613 848-4549. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .
Smith not impressed with update
Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith has said he is not impressed with the province’s handling of its sluggish economy this year. Following an economic update statement delivered by finance minister Charles Sousa last week that suggested provincial revenues were $509 million less than forecast, Smith issued a press release to express his disappointment.
“It was, in short, the Seinfeld economic statement. It was an economic statement about nothing,” he said. While he was pleased the Liberals were committing to crack down on contraband tobacco, Smith said “the government has taken no real actions toward balancing the budget.” -Staff
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EDITORIALS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
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‘People do want a gas station here… but they want to make sure it fits into the community. It's tricky. How do we encourage businesses to come, then tell them how to do their business?’ -WEllINgTON
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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT
aNd dISTrICT BuSINESS aSSOCIaTION PrESIdENT TINa KONECNy ON TryINg TO FINd a BalaNCE ON ENCOuragINg grOWTH IN THE VIllagE WHIlE PrESErVINg ITS SMall-TOWN CHaraCTEr.
cue the kettles Mayor Peter Mertens makes the first donation of $20 to a Salvation Army kettle Monday as Maj. Dean Locke looks on. The Picton mission will have the kettles at six fixed locations in the county this year with one mobile kettle leading up to the Christmas season beginning this weekend. Last year, the kettle campaign raised more than $37,000 to benefit community services. The kettles and a mailing campaign are among the Salvation Army’s largest fundraisers for community work. Campaign volunteers are needed. If interested, please call 613-476-3159. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
Ontario must make tough decisions and avoid new taxation measures
THE government’s projections for Ontario were all rosy last summer when there was an election to be won, but now reality is starting to set in that things are not going to be better immediately. Tough decisions are ahead. The province’s residents went into this month with word from the Ontario Energy Board that prices for hydro would rise 3.7 per cent during peak hours for those who buy directly from the utility. Mid-peak and off-peak rates were also scheduled to climb. After that revelation, they were treated to more difficult news Monday as the government announced that its actual revenues were more than $500 million off the projected mark and that the economy isn’t growing nearly as quickly as they had forecast. Essentially, a province that takes in more revenue than it ever has is still going to have a difficult time reaching targets to reduce its deficit — numbers that many economists suggested weren’t realistic to begin with. The government has started to look at bills that would limit public sector compensation and it has also introduced a panel to look at potential cost savings from areas like its liquor control operations and its shares in General Motors, and restructuring of its many bloated and confusing energy bureaucracies to try to find cost savings. It has also pledged to crack down on contraband tobacco sales — something that appears easier said than done — to help gain lost revenues from taxes, and increased its lobbying for the federal government to put back some money it gained through previous downloads of services it once provided. The province’s commitment to all of those objectives will be crucial in measuring its performance moving forward and there is no doubt credit rating agencies will be watching carefully to see what moves are made. Premier Kathleen Wynne and her colleagues sold Ontarians on a positive outlook and the idea the province can play the easy cards now, saving the difficult poker for later. While she may have gained power for the next four years, she has to know that she cannot buckle too far and spend too much because those difficult times will come and the electorate will be bound to eventually hold her to account if the economy doesn’t rebound as suggested. Reports in many media outlets this week suggested that even with all those considerations his party appears to be investigating, finance minister Charles Sousa didn’t rule out the potential for tax increases or new revenue streams to bring in the money the province thinks it needs to address all the programs it believes are essential to the citizens it purports to serve. Although his party received another strong mandate last June, he is urged to try to find a different approach that won’t put additional stress on the backs of businesses and ratepayers who are already having difficulty making ends meet with rising costs and a stagnant economy. His economic update this week was tabled about a day apart from a report by the Fraser Institute think tank which suggested that Ontario and Quebec lost nearly 52,000 people between the ages of 25-35 in the six years leading up to 2012. It also has an unemployment rate among that age group that is more than three-per-cent higher than that of boom provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan. Those people are leaving, businesses are leaving, and soon there won’t be many to pay the bills related to an increasingly aging population. Something has to change soon and it is past time austerity measures land clearly on Ontario’s agenda.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED
A special Al Purdy A-frame event with guest poets
The Picton branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library is pleased to host a special afternoon with Jean Baird, president of the Al Purdy A-Frame Association, and poets George Bowering and Nick Thran, the current poet-in-residence at the Al Purdy A-frame. On Thursday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m., join us for a talk by our three guests about the legacy of Al Purdy’s Ameliasburgh home on Roblin Lake. Learn why the simple home of Al Purdy, one of Canada’s iconic poets, is being preserved as a residence for writers. Our guests will discuss why this house is so important to the literary community and why writers need such spaces. The talk will provide a behind-thescenes look at Al Purdy’s time in the house, the authors who spent time with him there, and his connection to the County. In addition to the informal discussion where questions from the audience will be welcome, there will be poems read by George Bowering and Nick Thran. Thran, who is currently living in the A-frame as poet-inresidence with his wife and child, is the author of the collection of poetry, Every Inadequate Name (Insomniac Press, 2006). His poems have appeared in numerous publications across Canada, including: Arc, The Best Canadian Poetry 2010, Geist, Maisonneuve, Matrix, The National Post and The Walrus. Since growing up in western Canada, southern Spain and southern California, Thran has spent the last few years living in Toronto, Ontario and Brooklyn, N.Y.. George Bowering is a poet, novelist, essayist, critic, historian and editor. In 2002, he was appointed Canada’s first Parliamentary Poet Laureate. He is an officer of the Order of Canada and has been inducted into the Order of British Columbia. He has written and edited many books, including several that have earned major awards. Jean Baird has been an English professor, program director for an arts facility, managing editor for business publications, consultant for non-profit organizations, and creative director of Canada Book Week for the Writers’ Trust of Canada. She has worked on a BC-based project about the use of Canadian literature in secondary
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schools and is the author with George Bowering of The Heart Does Break: Canadian Writers on Grief and Mourning. Baird has been a driving force behind the A-frame project. The A-frame is where Al Purdy was the most productive, says his wife, Eurithe Purdy. “Despite the caviar receptions and gold accolades, he always returned to this jury-rigged little Aframe,” says Eurithe, “tacked to a low-slung, leaning bungalow. The whole edifice, he observed, ‘bent a little in the wind and dreamt of the trees it came from.’ ” The library has a large collection of Al Purdy’s works including The Al Purdy Aframe anthology edited by poet Paul Vermeersch, with an introduction by Dennis Lee. We encourage the community to visit a library branch to have a look or to search our online catalogue. Another event the same week at the library is a talk by herbalist Tamara Segal who will be speaking about “The Dynamic Dandelion” on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Join us for an indepth look at the many culinary and medicinal uses of this garden weed, including identification tips, recipes and optimal times and locations for harvest. Those interested in growing herbs and their uses will find many books on the subject on the library’s shelves or by searching our online catalogue at www.peclibrary.org. Should you wish to have a book added to the collection, you may always make a purchase request with CEO Barbara Sweet at bsweet@peclibrary.org.
It’s time to move on from debate about turbines’ impact on health
For those of you who may have forgotten, here verbatim from the Environmental Review Tribunal’s decision on Ostrander Point, is their conclusion on the health effects of wind turbines: “[145] In conclusion, the Tribunal finds that, taking the post-turbine witnesses’ testimony and all of the expert evidence and Dr. McMurtry’s proposed case definition together, APPEC has not established that the alleged health effects are caused either by direct exposure to wind turbine noise or indirectly through some other mechanism.” And from the appeal of that decision“[126] Contrary to APPEC’s submission, the Tribunal did not err in apply-
ing the wrong standard of proof to Dr. McMurtry’s evidence. To the contrary the tribunal applied the correct standard, that is, was the evidence reliable. The tribunal found that it was not.” When examined by tribunals and courts, where the goal is to find the truth, as measured against the standards applied to every other plaintiff in our society, those suggesting health effects from turbines have found their evidence to be wanting. It is time to move on. Wanting a different result is no justification for any more resources being spent on this issue. John Legate RR1 Picton
Members of All You Need is Love, platinum sponsor Huff Estates and members of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation were on hand at the winery Monday to announce a benefit concert in support of needed medical equipment at PECMH. Tickets for the Valentine’s Day concert at the Highline Hall in Wellington featuring the popular Beatles tribute band are available at the Foundation office, Printcraft and other locations starting Friday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Birds, bats, turtles can and should be saved
In his letter to the editor (Nov. 13, 2014), Wesley Weese showed that he has not been following the debate on industrial wind turbines. Weese claims, incorrectly, that, “there is no evidence of wholesale slaughter of birds by wind turbines”. A peerreviewed study in the Wildlife Society Review last year found that 1.4 million birds and bats are killed by American wind turbines every year. That is definitely wholesale slaughter. And wind turbines pose the greatest danger to birds when they are built in bird and bat migration corridors, like that in Prince Edward County. Weese also says, “As for birds – they’re not stupid. They can see wind turbines coming ... and can avoid them.” He is wrong on two counts. First, wind turbine blades move so fast that birds couldn’t possibly move out of their way even if they saw them. The tip of
a blade on an average wind turbine moves at over 100 kilometres per hour. The B75 blades on Siemens’ prototype 6 MW turbine at its test centre in Osterild, Denmark, can move at a blade-tip speed of 290 km per hour Imagine you are in the path of a truck moving at 100 – 290 km per hour. There is no chance you could ever run fast enough to avoid it. Neither can birds escape the extreme speed of the turbine blades. Second, birds may not even see the turbine blades. In their 56-million-year evolution, birds have never before encountered anything like industrial wind turbines. As a result, they are not looking up for them. Birds such as hawks or eagles, which hunt from the air, are looking down for their prey. Migrating birds are looking ahead – not up, for potential turbine blades. (To complicate matters, many bird migrate at night and wouldn’t be able to
see the blades in the dark.) The birds see an empty space around the turbine tower. They fly into that empty space and are hit with a killing blade that they didn’t see above them – and wouldn’t have had time to avoid anyway, due to the extreme speed of the blade tip. The birds aren’t stupid, but there is no way they can avoid being killed by superfast blades which they didn’t even see. Bats face a different danger. When they approach the area of the wind turbine, the air pressure changes and the bats’ lungs explode. Mr. Weese may not be aware that three species of bats are facing extinction even without wind turbines. Wind turbines may be the final nail in their coffin. However, renewable energy doesn’t automatically mean industrial wind turbines. There is a much cheaper source of renewable energy with infrastructure
already in place – Niagara Falls hydro-electricity. This energy is available at less than half the cost of wind energy. Ontario could also buy hydro-electric power from Quebec at significantly less than the cost of buying wind energy. According to the Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario, industrial user pay about $85 per kilowatt hour for energy in Ontario, while the rate is $40 per kilowatt hour in nearby Quebec, Michigan and Manitoba. Think about how this affects Ontario jobs. Even Canadian companies like Magna are deciding not to expand in Ontario because of the high cost of electricity. Other companies are simply shutting up shop. We can save birds, bats, Blanding’s turtles and jobs by looking at hydro-electricity instead of industrial wind turbines. Pamela Stagg Picton
Work on County Rd. 24 not really an upgrade
Last week, someone painted a yellow line down the centre of County Rd. 24. Well, almost the centre. But who’s measuring? Now, a trip down the southbound lane is its own adventure because the shoulder is the road in many places. I guess this means that the renovation of the nine kilometers from County Rd.10 to Army Reserve Road is finished. If it’s true that almost half of the annual County road refurbishing budget was expended on this half-baked excuse for an upgrade, heads somewhere should roll. Every citizen of the county should be flaming mad about this. To recap, five years ago this road was torn up and “repaved” using the tar and chipped stone method. Within two years the surface was abysmal. By year five, more of the road was asphalt fill than chipped stone. It had to
be driven like an obstacle course. Routine vehicle maintenance became a nightmare for residents. And because there appears to have been no warranty for this job, the project fell into the “We’ll-live-with-theresults-and-in-five-yearswe’ll-pay-for-it-again” category of road work. Still, when we who live here heard that the road was to be upgraded, we rejoiced. Elation, however, soon turned to disappointment and then to anger. Approximately two of the nine kilometres were taken down to the road bed and semi-started over. This part of the road seems marginally better than it was. I cannot tell a lie! But the other seven kilometers are a cosmetic job at best—potholes were filled, tar was sprayed, chipped stone was spread—and therein rests the problem. After three months, errant
stones continue to hammer into the undersides of vehicles. Every depression, hole, rivulet, et cetera of the old road remains.The ancient Romans could have done better with logs and chinking! Each time a snowplow scoots down this road, some of the surface will be scraped away. Water will settle and freeze and break up the thin layer of tarred chipped stone. And, by next Spring, we will be back where we were. So, who is to blame for this? The company that did the work? Perhaps in part. The roads department that contracted for the job? Perhaps also in part. But the real culprit is County Council, more specifically the Councillor for Athol, Jamie Forrester. The paving company and the roads department are both ultimately governed by our elected officials’ decisions. Our councillor and his compatriots should have
provided oversight re project quality and, at the same time, made sure that County funds were being spent in ways that achieved lasting worth. This did not happen! It is possible to pave a road that is used to the extent that County Rd. 24 is used so that the surface will be good—no potholes of any consequence to fill, no need to redo it every five years— for 20 years or more. But that is not the kind of work that was done here. And wherever else in the county this debacle is being repeated will be visited frequently by the issues I have described above. It’s too late for us on County Rd. 24. We have to live with what we’ve got. But perhaps our new council can make some changes that assure us this approach to road resurfacing ends. Brian Flack Athol
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
National executive pleased with CCF’s progress Chunilall says local foundation has had productive existence
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The County Community Foundation (CCF) might not have been in operation a long time, but it has made the most of its time together. That’s the analysis Community Foundations of Canada chief operating officer Andrew Chunilall made when preparing to visit the organization’s board Monday night. “You’re well beyond where some more mature community foundations are. You’ve had a Vital Signs report out of the gate and you’ve people like the mayor-elect at the table and had conversations with them,” Chunilall said of the CCF after sitting in on a lunch meeting between Robert Quaiff and some of the CCF’s directors. He said that’s a great step for a four-year old foundation and noted the Vital Signs report it released in October 2012 is its “greatest asset.” The report was an attempt to use statistics to determine priorities for the community moving forward. “Of the 191 community foundations in Canada, 49 have done Vital Signs reports — some of them multiple times,” he said. “It’s a sensing mechanism to let us know what our priorities should be... a tool to align with other charities, organizations, and municipal government to bring their attention to those priorities.” CCF chair Joan Pennefather agreed, noting the report and the way the foundation has brought stakeholders together to consider projects related to three priorities — transportation, food security, and learning — has helped it gain credibility. That, of course, would help with sustainability, which Chunilall said is one of the most common issues dis-
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operating officer Andrew Chunilall, second from right, meets with CCF directors, from left Joan Pennefather, Lesley Lavender, and Brian Beiles. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
cussed by newer community foundations. Pennefather said the board was hoping to pick his brain about what other groups their size were trying with that regard and how they might compare. “It’s wonderful to have Andrew here, he tells great stories that relate to the importance of community foundations and the work that they do.” Chunilall said that’s the type of thing his organization does. Unlike some charitable groups, community foundations are able to set their priorities locally, rather than receiving direction from a top-down organization. He said his group exists to offer support and to share information about best practices and also failures and learning experiences. Board member and Vital Signs lead Brian Beiles noted one of the challenges the CCF and others have faced is dispelling the myth they are elitist organizations and finding ways to get everyone involved. Chunilall agreed. “For the everyday person, endowments, grants, and philanthropy don’t always resonate,” he said. “It’s all a matter of carefully selecting the narrative.” One way is by what he calls “disruptive leadership” where the foundation points out areas needing improvement and encourages people to take action.
“You’re rubbing people the wrong way, but in a good way,” he said, noting a report highlighting Vital Signs priorities at election time was a good example. Pennefather said it is important people understand the CCF isn’t just about funding, but it is also a meant to be a catalyst for change. She indicated having a model that encourages wide-spread volunteerism and involvement also helps. The CCF reaches some people through its direct community granting process, which typically hands out money for worthy projects in November. It also does so by helping to manage grants and endowments for others, who are brought into the overall model through their commitment to their area of interest. The Willi Fida Culinary Bursary and the Women’s Institute Bursary the CCF administers (with the help of independent granting committees) were two of the early examples of that type of fund drawing valuable contributors to the forefront. Chunilall said he believes the CCF has used the access it has to people in a smaller community to get ahead and says he believes good days are ahead as it tries to grow due to its leadership. “What I see here is a grassroots movement. It will depend on the passion and desire of the people behind it to give it the legs to keep going.”
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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. Nov 29 & 30 “The Grinch” P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK – Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United Church-County Food Bank. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Nov 5 Dan Pignant, 6th Linda Kerr, 7th Don Hinde, 10th Ben Cowan, 11th Jackie Soorsma. PICTON KINETTES CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER – Selling tins of Mixed Nuts, Boxed Christmas Cakes, Shortbread Cookies, Boxed Truffles & Plum Pudding. Contact Kerry or Gayle 476-0203 or Gail Ellsworth 476-2427 or any Picton Kinette. THE SALVATION ARMY – Accepting applications for Christmas Assistance until Thurs Dec 11. Please go to the church on Tues, Wed, or Thurs mornings between 9am & noon. Bring income & expense statements with I.D. for each member of your household. VON CANADA FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES – For seniors 65 yrs & older. For those who have or are afraid of falling this 12 week program will be held 2 times/week for 1hr in Picton.There will be a pre-assessment & intake process & no charge for this program. To pre-register or info call 1-800-301-0076 & press 1. PECMH AUXILIARY COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES – Fri Nov 28 to Sun Nov 30. Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm. Sunday 10am-2pm. Isaiah Tubbs Resort West Lake. Featuring a silent auction, bucket draw, art sale & Second Time Around Store Boutique, bake sale & live entertainment. Free admission. Santa will visit Sat 11:30am-4pm & Sun 10am-1pm. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New Show “Turn Turn Turn” runs till Jan 27. Open daily 11am-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton. WELLINGTON DISTRICT LIONS CLUB – Holiday Lights Appreciation Contest. Enter your outdoor display or nominate your neighbours. $10/nomination. Submit nomination with payment to Wellington District Lions Club P.O. Box 299 Wellington K0K 3L0. Contest open to Dec 19/14 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/wellingtonon for details. NARNIA THE MUSICAL – Based on C S Lewis The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe @ Mt Tabor Playhouse Milford. Info at www.mummer.ca or 476-8891. Nov 21 7pm / Nov 22&23 matinee 2pm. Tickets $15 adults/$10 children 12 & under. NOVEMBER 20 – CELEBRATION OF HOSPICE PE 25th YEAR & COMMUNITY MEETING – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Picton 6:30pm. Guest speaker Kevin Gale will share his personal Hospice journey & the inaugural annual report will be released. Light refreshments served. All welcome. NOVEMBER 20 – BOOK LAUNCH – For “Crimes of Summer” by Robin Timmerman. Picton Br Library 7pm. NOVEMBER 21 – WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday Night Dinner features Roast Turkey, Soup, Veg, Potatoes, Dessert, Coffee/Tea $14.95. NOVEMBER 22 – PEC BASKETEERS – 2nd annual drive for baskets of new household items in support of Alternatives for Women. Drop off filled baskets or individual items at Wellington & Picton Branches Libraryfrom 10am-2pm. Donations can also be left at Royal LePage offices in Picton & Wellington from Nov 17-22, 9am-5pm. Info: www.basketeers.ca. NOVEMBER 22 – BASIC FILE MANAGEMENT – Computer workshop. Wellington Library 11am-3pm. Register with Amanda 4765962. NOVEMBER 22 – SEVENTH TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Presentation topic “Canadian Wounded Warriors Battlefield Ride 2014 with speaker David McFaul PPCLI Veteran of Deployments to Bosnia & Afghanistan. In commemoration of D-Day these young veterans cycled through France visiting battlefields &
Canadian War Cemeteries of WW1. Ameliasburgh Community Hall 1:30pm, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. NOVEMBER 22 – PICTON LEGION Br 78 – Presents music by “A Bit of Nostalgia” – The Malcolm’s (father & brother of Canadian Idol winner Ryan Malcolm) 3-7pm. Open to Public. Info: 476-3648. NOVEMBER 23 – CHRISTMAS VENDOR SALE – O’Hara’s Flea Market, 2544 Old Portage Rd. Carrying Place 9am-4pm. Over 30 vendors. Proceeds to Carrying Place United Church. NOVEMBER 24 - HAVING A BABY PRENATAL EDUCATION – Takes place at The HUB in partnership with H&PE Counties Health Unit 6-8pm. To register contact H&PECHU 9665500 ext675 or online http://forms.hpechu.on.ca. NOVEMBER 25 – WEEKLY DROP IN CHESS – Beginner & advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. NOVEMBER 25 – PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets 7pm Bloomfield Town Hall. Patricia Calder will share the story & photos from her time with the horses of Sable Island. NOVEMBER 25 – AL-ANON(adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711) NOVEMBER 26 – LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY LUNCHEON – 12 noon at the Salvation Army. No charge. All welcome for food & fellowship. NOVEMBER 26 – FREE HERB TALK – With herbalist Tamara Segal. The Dynamic Dandelion. Picton Library 3pm. NOVEMBER 26 – WITH EYES OF HEART – In dialogue with Anne Boyle, painter & fabric artist & Louise O’Donnell, poet. St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church 335 Main St. Picton 79pm. Free admission. NOVEMBER 27 – AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. NOVEMBER 27 – DROP IN BEGINNER CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH – Weekly on Thursdays 2pm Picton Br Library. NOVEMBER 27 – INSIDE THE AL PURDY A-FRAME – With Jean Baird & poets George Bowering & Nick Thran 3pm Picton Br Library. NOVEMBER 28 – WELLINGTON DUKES – Storehouse Foodbank Food Drive. Please bring a non-perishable food item, cleaning supplies or toiletry item to the game. Essroc Arena 7pm. NOVEMBER 28/29 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church Fri 28th 3-8pm & Sat 29th 9am-4pm. One-of-a-kind crafts & collectibles. NOVEMBER 29 – HOW SHALL WE LIVE – Join young philosopher Kathleen Smith as she discusses the history of ethical thought in Western philosophy. St. Philip’s Anglican Church Milford 10am. Coffee before, pot luck lunch after. Info 476-1579. NOVEMBER 29 – GRANNIES OF MBUYAS FUNDRAISER FOR AFRICA – The Regent Theatre lobby, 226 Main St. 11am-3pm. Jewelry Sale, Pre-loved, Vintage , Costume, Fair Trade items & New African Kazuri jewelry. In support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation & in recognition of World Aids Day. For donations call Gail 476-3917. NOVEMBER 29/30 – QEMA’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW – Bloomfield Town Hall 9:30am-4:30pm. Christmas wreaths, table centres, cakes, ornaments, felt animals, baby items, local art, butter tart squares, hand knits for winter. Lunch available. To book, call Lynda 9622938. Leave message. NOVEMBER 30 – ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH – Quinte Men’s Gospel Chorus singing this first Sunday of Advent in aid of the new organ fund at 2:30pm. DECEMBER 4 – SOCIAL JUSTICE DISCUSSION GROUP – Picton Br Library 5:306:30pm. Ongoing, alternate Thursdays. All welcome. DECEMBER 6 – SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Craft & Bake Sale 10am-2pm at Sonrise 58 Johnson St. Picton. Tea room, Vendor tables, White Elephant Sale, Christmas décor tables. DECEMBER 7 – CONSECON UNITED CHURCH – Advent White Gift Service 11am. Bring gifts of food for The Storehouse Foodbank or Toys for the C.A.S. Angel Tree. Pizza lunch at 12:15, crafts & a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” & other short movies. DECEMBER 7 – COMMAND PERFORMANE CHOIR – Presents “The Peacemakers” by Karl Jenkins 2:30pm St. Mary Magdalene Church Picton. Tickets $20, available from choir members or online www.commandperformancechoir.com. Info:471-1753.
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The final nickel has been accounted for as the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board officially closed the books on the 2013-2014 fiscal year with a small accumulated surplus. Trustees approved the consolidated financial statements for the past school year at their monthly board meeting at the Quinte Mohawk School on Tyendinaga Territory Monday night and, according to the report submitted audit committee chair Jennifer Cobb and superintendent of business services Leslie Miller, the board did better than break even. The report indicates the Board will move on from the 2013-2014 fiscal year with a surplus of $418,511. The amount carried over from this past year is down in comparison to 2012-2013 when the board operated with a $2.2 million surplus but Miller said senior administration were happy with this year's result. “This represents an improvement from our original budget, we had been anticipating a next to break even budget,” Miller told trustees. “We were challenged with an even greater decline in enrolment than our forecasts indicated at the start of the school year.” With a decline in the general Grant for Student Needs funding stream, the board was able to take advantage of some additional Ministry of Education funding through
various special project grants and Federal funding. Among the highlights of the board’s 2013-2014 financial year , the public school administrative organization spent $22.7 million on capital asset acquisition and construction, a decrease of about $2.5 million over 2012-2013. Among the projects completed or being finalized was the final board-wide full-day Kindergarten classroom renovations ($5.9 million), major renovations at Harmony Public School ($8.7 million) and work at MassassagaRednersville School ($203,847). The majority of these projects are covered by the Ministry of Education through capital priority grants, school improvement and renewal funds and full-day Kindergarten grant programs. The surplus accumulated by the board might have been higher except for an actuarial concerning funds appropriated for employee future benefits and vacation accrual. Prior to that amount being set aside, the board had saved $2.6 million in 2013-2014 between its revenue and expenses. “That's an actuary that's determined year after year via forecast. We review that liability every year and set aside, depending on the surplus, what is necessary,” Miller said. In total, the board set aside $2.1 million to cover future sick time and vacation accrual of its employees.
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Experienced owner and master electrician Wes Manlow established Manlow Electric in Prince Edward County in 2012. After working in the electrical field for more than 10 years, this enterprising electrician is always looking for new ways to improve the service he offers, building his business on the foundation of excellent customer service and one-toone communication to assess and meet his customer's needs. Manlow Electric has quickly established itself as "Your Reliable Connection," having won The County Weekly's 2012 Reader's Choice Award for favourite electrician and is recognized as a member of the Electrical Safety Authority and the Authorized Contractor Program.This County company, which also serves the surrounding area, can be visited at 259 County Road 30, Bloomfield, 613-827-4428 or at manlow.electric@gmail.com
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Lemon Bucket Orchestra encourages participation with high-energy music, dance LANTERNS, from page 1
Dalby said they looked at other lantern festivals around the world and noticed that many were staged around the Winter Solstice with the carrying of lanterns being a symbolic gesture to bring warmth to their communities. Overall, Dalby said she was pleased with the amount of people who listened to a request to wear costumes during the parade and those who came out with little lights on their hats and coast that evening. Another plus, she said, was seeing people who hadn’t been at one of the many lantern-making workshops leading up to the festival, but still managed to attend with bright,
creative art work. Artists Leanne Rhem and Zac Kenny were among that group. They recently moved to the county from Toronto after Rhem did a residency at Dalby’s Small Pond Arts. While they were planning to help with a shadow puppet performance later that evening, they decided they wanted to be part of the parade too and they constructed a large pink pig with wings, playing up the old cliche “when pigs fly,” which fit nicely with the “air” theme promoted this year. Rhem indicated they were impressed by the amount of support their new community had shown for the event. Juniper Lichti, 4, had several reasons to be happy she was out and about that
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Prince Edward Point among 10 wildlife areas sharing $8 million in new funds Federal money can be spent on capital projects to improve migratory bird area Chad Ibbotson
Staff writer
Prince Edward Point could see some significant capital upgrades in the future. Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp visited Picton on Friday, where he announced a new federal funding initiative for 10 National Wildlife Areas across Canada – including Prince Edward Point. Kramp announced a new federal investment of $8 million over five years and $750,000 on an ongoing basis for the 10 National Wildlife Areas across the country that have been declared suitable for increased public access. While Kramp said the exact details of the pro-
gram's rollout date aren't yet known, he said the fund will be implemented as soon as possible. He said Prince Edward Point was chosen for several reasons, its proximity to an urban base of greater than 10 million people, and its biodiversity chief among them. “Some pretty effective lobbying went on to be included in the 10 because we have hundreds of areas across the country. There were two main factors in your favour, one is you've not been quiet. The squeaky wheel – it's true, your interests are well-known,” Kramp told a gathering of local stakeholders Friday. He said a lot of people have worked hard to bring attention to the county's
CapItal boost PELA CFDC executive director Craig Desjardins looks on as Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp annouces a new federal funding program for national wildlife areas last week. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
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be protected. “As we all recognize, in the migratory bird path there are over 300 varieties of birds alone, it's really incredible. It's the number one place for diversity of birds in Canada and that cannot go unnoticed and it cannot go unprotected,” said Kramp. “There are a number of challenges we all face and we're certainly aware of all of the concerns that have been echoed here in the county. “All I can tell you is that there has been serious work done on issues such as this.” Kramp said stakeholder groups can make grant applications to the $8-million pot for the next five years. “In addition to that there will be three-quarters of a
million per year established as well, I won't say in perpetuity, but a lengthy time after to look after routine maintenance,” he said. Kramp said applications can be for a variety of capital improvements, as long as they have a broad focus of improvement at Prince Edward Point, such as educational or instructive initiatives. “It could be viewing stations, it could be paths, it could be snowshoe trails – there's a wide variety of usages,” he said. He said groups will likely be more successful with a concentrated approach when making applications to the pot. He suggested volunteer groups get together to agree on a number of priorities for Prince Edward Point. “I would suggest all sitting down with your local council in the near future,” he said. “... I have no problem coming down and sitting with you and maybe doing a roundtable to see what thoughts you have and how to best try to move it forward.” Kramp said he hopes all of the groups who work in the interest of the county's south shore will put forth some ideas and work together. “Hopefully you'll get engaged, be involved and make your ideas and your thoughts and how you can improve the area, how to use these areas such as Prince Edward Point as an educational tool,” said Kramp. “Whether it's bring-
ing in young people or whether it's just trying to attract a number of other people.” Kramp said environmental tourism can provide a “huge economic boost” if it is done properly and the infrastructure exists to do so in a harmonious way with the natural environment. He said his role will be as a conduit for stakeholder ideas and to ensure the broad interests of Prince Edward Point are considered. Mayor Peter Mertens said being chosen as one of the 10 wildlife areas across Canada is a testament to the work people do in Prince Edward County. Within the last term council heard proposals for a new national park along the county's south shore. Mertens said this announcement isn't what those groups were looking for, but he said it's a step in the right direction. “The energy that our people locally have put into this has put us on the map and this is a hallmark of Prince Edward County,” he said. He said he believes Prince Edward County will capitalize on the opportunity. Mayor-elect Robert Quaiff was also on hand for the announcement. He said it was nice to see groups rewarded for their work. “This is awesome. It's great news for Prince Edward County, it's great news for Prince Edward Point,” he said.
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The Picton Gazette
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
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What to get your mother or grandmother for Christmas. So many seniors say “I don’t need anything, don’t give me any gifts.� What’s Christmas without gifts? Many times family members struggle with what to give seniors at Christmas and other times of the year. At Community Care we suggest gift certificates for services that help maintain independence. If you believe your mom or dad would benefit from Meals on Wheels, you can arrange to have meals sent for a few weeks as a trial. Once seniors try the meals they’re often surprised at how much difference having a hot meal delivered can make to their quality of life. If the senior on your list is already on ours (our client list that is) then you can pay for meals or rides on their account. What a wonderful gift to give them...the gift of independence. Community Care also has gift certificates for our thrift shop. You need to come to the office to buy these, rather than the Thrift Shop. Right now there’s a Silent Auction of various items underway and lots of those things would make fabulous gifts. And soon we’ll hold our annual Silent Auction of jewellery. There are over 100 amazing items in that auction this year and many would make the woman in your life very happy indeed. Another idea is to make a donation to Community Care for Seniors in honour of a friend or family member. For donations of $20 or more, Community Care will send a
alleviate loneliness and help keep seniors safe. This service is provided at no cost and is effective in helping to maintain independence. To participate in this program, call Community Care at 613476-7493.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
THE HARVEST IS IN! Join local winemakers for mulled wines, comfort foods and festive good cheer. In Prince Edward County, after harvest we rush to bury the vines to withstand the cold winter. Once the job is done, it’s time to party and everyone is invited!
Ontario’s most unique wine celebration, Wassail pays tribute to the age old tradition of celebrating the harvest before the arrival of winter. Merrymakers would travel from house to house singing, feasting and, of course, quenching their thirst with local grog. During the last two weekends in November and the first weekend of December, this modern version of Wassail is a fun time to visit wineries and join in the festivities.
Arrive singing a seasonal tune and be treated to free tastes of mulled wine, plus comfort foods and sweet treats!
Cross wine-lovers off your list with gifts of wine or wine-related items, or shop for unique, local and handmade crafts and other gifts.
BUS TOURS: Wassail bus tours on Saturdays (Nov 22, Nov 29 and Dec 6)
Just $15 per person - includes a wine tote bag and one complimentary sample at each stop. Buses will visit 5-6 wineries. Starting at Huff Estates or the Waring House at 1pm. To reserve a seat, email info@princeedwardcountywine.ca
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
BLACK PRINCE WINERY
13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton 1-866-470-9463 www.blackprincewinery.com info@blackprincewinery.com
We’ll have the traditional mulled wine and Christmas gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person in the Tasting Center and The Barrel House and Vinegar Cellars. 8th annual Scenes Of Sandbanks Art Show & Sale Saturday, Nov 22 & Sunday, Nov 23 with proceeds going to Friends of Sandbanks Provincial Park.
THE GRANGE OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
990 Closson Rd., Hillier 613-399-1048 www.grangeofprinceedward.com info@grangeofprinceedward.com
Sit by the roaring fire in the tasting room in our restored historic barn and enjoy food and wine pairings, free tastes of our Brut (sparkling wine) and warm spiced wine.
BROKEN STONE WINERY
524 Closson Rd., Hillier 416-557-7565 www.brokenstone.ca info@brokenstone.ca
Broken Stone Winery welcomes you to our Wassail celebration! Owners Tim and Micheline Kuepfer will offer tastings of "Pinot Frais", our first Pinot Noir from the 2014 vintage. And for treats, mini tourtieres: spiced lamb and pork complemented with jellies from our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Come and share our wines and toast the end of another growing season at Broken Stone, 524 Closson Road.
BY CHADSEY’S CAIRNS WINERY 17432 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington 613-399-2992 www.bychadseyscairns.com thecairns@reach.net
We will be doing three mulled wines, our Samuel de Champlain Red, our Gewurztraminer with ginger, and our Roxy Rose with cranberry and mandarin. We will also have our roasted chestnuts and have candles in the vineyard at dusk (weather permitting).
CASA-DEA ESTATES WINERY
1186 Greer Rd., Wellington 613-399-3939 www.casadeaestates.com info@casadeaestates.com
Visit us for mulled wine & Italian cookies during Wassail. Sing and get complimentary tastings. Stay for lunch – our restaurant will be open with a full menu 11am – 4pm. Shop for unique Christmas gifts at the Plum Pudding Market at Casa-Dea on Saturday, November 29.
CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARDS 629 Closson Road, Hillier 1-888-201-2300 www.clossonchase.com info@clossonchase.com
Get in the festive spirit at Closson Chase Vineyards. We’re pairing the 2013 Sans Chêne Chardonnay VQA Niagara River with Salmon Sliders with Aioli.
DEL-GATTO ESTATES
3609 County Rd. 8, Picton 613-476-8198 www.del-gattoestates.ca info@del-gattoestates.ca
Stop by Del-Gatto Estates for roasted chestnuts and pastry. Open 11am-5pm Saturdays + Sundays.
DEVIL’S WISHBONE WINERY
1014 County Rd. 7, North Marysburgh 613-476-1199 www.devilswishbone.com
Visit us to sample and purchase delicious items created by CHEF Michael Hoy, for yourself or for someone special. Gift giving, Gluten Free goodies will be here on Dec. 6th, baked by Penny's Pantry. Linger awhile and view local artist Milė from Small Ponds, limited artwork in our century old barn!
DOMAINE DARIUS
1316 Wilson Road, Hillier 416-831-9617 www.domainedarius.ca dwdgillingham@gmail.com
will have complimentary savoury shortbreads along with mulled wine on the antique wood stove. Also try the 2014 Gamay Nouveau, Domaine Darius style! Open wood fireplace on the Patio. Daily tasting treats. All decked out for Christmas, “Christmas Chipmunks included”!!
HARWOOD ESTATE VINEYARDS 18908 Loyalist Parkway, Hillier 613-399-1631 www.harwoodestatevineyards.com info@harwoodestatesvineyards.com
Join us for mulled wine, tourtieres and other treats during Wassail. On Sundays we’ll have live jazz courtesy of The Starpainters from 1pm-4pm.
HILLIER CREEK ESTATES
46 Stapleton Road, Hillier 613-399-5114 www.hilliercreekestates.com hilliercreekestates@kos.net
During Wassail, we’ll have mulled wine, baked goods, gift baskets and cork creations for your holiday shopping. Plus try our newly-released Gamay Nouveau 2014.
HUFF ESTATES WINERY
2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield 613-393-5802 www.huffestates.com info@huffestates.com
Join us for a festive flair, French style. Chef Sebastien Schwab will be offering lunch, roasted to perfection! Gift giving ideas, build a basket with award winning wine and delicious wine washed cheese from Black River (and our Merlot), Pate from Chef Sebastien and various other accoutrement!
NORMAN HARDIE WINERY 1152 Greer Rd., Wellington 613-399-5297 www.normanhardie.com norm@normanhardie.com
Drop in for some beef brisket slow-braised in Pinot Noir Lees.
ROSEHALL RUN VINEYARDS 1243 Greer Rd., Wellington 1-888-399-1183 www.rosehallrun.com wine@rosehallrun.com
For Wassail, Rosehall Run will be featuring complimentary samples of our popular festive bubbly Pixie. Shop for unique locally sourced gifts at our Greer Road Grocer. Each person who makes a purchase is invited to pick a surprise gift from the Rosehall Run tree.
SANDBANKS ESTATE WINERY 17598 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington 613-399-1839 www.sandbankswinery.com wine@sandbankswinery.com
Every Saturday and Sunday of Wassail, we are offering complimentary Late Harvest mulled wine with food pairing. Join us around the bonfire (weather permitting) or for a complimentary vineyard tour at 1pm . Get crafty on Saturday, November 22 and Saturday, November 29 and make your own vine wreaths in our boutique from 10am1pm.
STANNERS VINEYARD 76 Station Road, Hillier 613-661-3361 www.stannersvineyard.ca info@stannersvineyard.ca
Each weekend we will be offering Mary’s delicious turkey and vegetarian pot pies, non-alcoholic mulled apple cider and our delectable mulled wine. We’ll have handcrafted items for sale and, weather permitting, a fire burning outside each weekend. Write down your wishes to cast into the bonfire and set them alight.
KARLO ESTATES
SUGARBUSH VINEYARDS
Complimentary tasting with food pairing for a song. Carol sing along all weekend with our staff. Wow us with your favourites or use the song books provided. Piano and guitar available for spontaneous accompaniment. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere of the barn festooned for the holidays and get into the spirit through merriment, gift shopping and song.
All three Wassail week-ends we will be serving mulled wines, traditional Christmas treats. Come make a S’more at the bonfire. John Nyman will be on site Saturday, Nov 22 & Nov 29 from 11am-4pm BBQing maple sausages. Sat. Nov. 22 Moonlight on the Bay baking and savoury pies selection of Christmas goodies, pies, tourtieres. Also available wine jellies, wine soap, jewelry, and more unique gifts.
561 Danforth Rd, Hillier 613-399-3000 www.karloestates.com info@karloestates.com
KEINT-HE WINERY & VINEYARDS 49 Hubbs Creek Road, Wellington 613-399-5308 www.keint-he.ca bryan@keint-he.ca
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Check. Roast your own chestnuts and indulge in shortbreads and mulled wine. For a special experience, join us for our annual WASSAIL cellar dinner curated by Agrarian Bistro and Speakeasy – Saturday, December 6.
LACEY ESTATES WINERY 804 Closson Rd., Hillier 613-399-2598 www.laceyestates.com info@laceyestates.com
Lacey Estates will be serving slow roasted pulled pork with apple Asian slaw on French baquette. Our famous wine jellies and chutneys will be available as well as homebaked items which will make for great hostess gifts for the holiday season. We will feature art, quilted items and cork creations for your one-stop shopping experience.
1286 Wilson Rd., Hillier 613-399-9000 www.sugarbushvineyards.ca info@sugarbushvineyards.ca
THREE DOG WINERY
920 Fish Lake Road, Picton 613-403-4323 www.threedogwine.com wine@threedogwine.com
Come enjoy some delicious treats prepared by Blumen restaurant and some mulled wine in our cozy Christmas Tasting Room. Get your picture taken with Santa Paws (Bakkus the Christmas Dog). Christmas baskets and natural homemade greenery decorations for sale. Warm up your mitts with a mitten knitting demonstration and hands-on lesson on Dec 6.
TRAIL ESTATE WINERY 416 Benway Rd., Hillier 647-233-8599 www.trailestate.com info@trailestate.com
For Wassail, we’ll be offering a mulled wine/glühwein, plus small gift packages of homemade German Xmas cookies will be for sale, with proceeds to charity.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Mummers weave magic with Lewis’ fable of a lion, a witch, and a wardrobe Narnia musical an enjoyable, family-friendly portrayal of a classic AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer
There's some deep, deep magic taking place at Mt. Tabor this week — and though it hasn't necessarily
been going on since the dawn of time, it's been years in the making. The Marysburgh Mummers again found a way to put a cast of nearly 50 people representing a wide range of
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abilities and ages on a tiny stage together as their latest production, Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, captivated audiences with its polish and professionalism. Director Carlotta Rutledge, who chose the show because of her own fond memories of reading C.S. Lewis' classic tales as a child and sharing the Narnia Chronicles with her own children said part of that mystique created was in choosing talented young people for the major roles. "We have some really good kids involved in this show," she said. Set in the dreary world of Second World War England, four children who were moved out of the city to live with their eccentric Uncle Digory (Don Roberts), started to explore their surroundings in his cavernous mansion when young Lucy (Maeve Sanderson and understudy Cailin Heard) stumbled upon a gateway to a mysterious world. Edmund, the bratty little brother of the group, played by Callum Macdonald, later wandered off on his own into the wardrobe. He plays a perfect contrarian to his siblings — a boy who very much wants to make a name for himself — and that plays perfectly into the plot. Susan (Abbie Chapman
deep mAgic The White Witch (Miriam Smith), left, explains to Dwarf (Moira Slater) and her other followers what is to happen to Edmund (Callum Macdonald) whom they captured during the Marysburgh Mummers’ Narnia. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
and understudy Brenna Mackay), a caring, nurturing character, brother Peter (Peter Globe) whom he often quarrelled with also wandered into the wardrobe in search of their siblings. They managed to catch up with Lucy, who has a penchant for offering cuteness and well-timed comic relief, but not their stubborn brother, whom they worried was lost in the magical land of Narnia. Driven by his ambitions and not knowing that he
and his siblings are destined for greatness if they can just do the impossible and stick together, Edmund falls for a promise from the White Witch (Miriam Smith) that he could become royalty and see them several rungs below him on the ladder. Smith, it should be noted, is worth the price of admission to the show herself. Each time she is on the stage, she commands it with her facial expressions, with her booming voice,
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and her portrayal of her icy character, the White Witch, who seems to be well in control of Narnia — a wintery kingdom by her design that does not allow for the coming of Christmas or even spring. Her henchmen, the Dwarf (Moira Slater) and the wolves (Sam Hirst, Heili Kopamees, and Kaitlyn Harris) also provide the perfect comedic foils that surround any evil doer in quality children's productions. Despite threats of her turning them to stone, however, other creatures in Narnia manage to come along to help the siblings on their quest, which in their eyes, was simply one to get home. Tumnus (Leah Snider) had tea with Lucy and openly disobeyed the witch to his own peril. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver (Phil Hobbs and Anne-Marie Mackay) provided shelter and knowledge that something good that was about to happen in Narnia that was foretold when the four children came into their world. Time in Narnia starts to move very quickly as the Beavers tell the story of Aslan (Esther Smith), the powerful lion who has returned and has the ability to reverse the ill fortunes they've suffered.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Technical crew builds upon strong script and acting to make Mummers’ Narnia work
NARNIA, from page 14
The seasons change, then Father Christmas (Ed Van Bruinessen) arrived with his bellowing voice to proclaim the joyous holiday had returned and to give the children odds gifts of weapons that would prove useful as an apocalyptic war between good and evil unfolded before their eyes. Just as an audience of the day may have heard on the radio, the audience at Mt. Tabor was treated to a back-and-forth of the armies of the White Witch and Aslan forming. It all comes down to a one-on-one, winner-take-all meeting between the two as they fight for Edmund's soul and for the rightful
control of Narnia, featuring a memorable vocal duet. Both leaders have laws on their side, but only one can win. The Witch is sure it's her, but does the lion have something up his sleeve? That's for audiences to find out, at least, that's if they haven't already read the books or if they don't have a basic understanding of the New Testament, for although C.S. Lewis insisted up to his death that he didn't intend to write the piece as allegory the parallels to the Christian teachings of advent and to the story of Christ's life are clear to those who look for them. With a clever script and song book from the 2005 Disney adaptation of the
story, well choreographed and acted, this tale is a worthwhile family holiday outing. That said, one can't speak about this production without mention of the meritorious efforts of the production crew. Lydia Van Bruinessan and Giovanna Romano and their costume team put together some interesting, vibrant looks for the cast. Technical director Bruce Dowdell and his
team deserve credit too. With the use of a projection screen, Dowdell and Scott Lawson have managed to add depth and feeling to Mendy Berkson's painted sets. Production musician Tom Dietzel and his team of Sam Hirst, Moira Slater, and Esther Smith also deserve credit for their efforts. Theatre goers can open the doors to their own
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The Prince Edward 4-H Association wishes to thank the Prince Edward Cattleman's Association for its generous donation of $3000 for the purchase of a portable generator for our milkshake booth. This booth is the primary fundraiser for 4-H activities in Prince Edward County, a program that provides many hours of fun and learning for youth ages six to twenty-one. Members work in the booth along with volunteers, learning to handle money and to work as a team serving the public in a prompt and courteous manner. The new generator has allowed us to double the number of events attended this year and thus greatly increase our earnings. Once again a heartfelt thank you to all Prince Edward Cattlemen!
The Picton Kinsmen recently gave the Gilead Fellowship $1,000 to help with its annual Christmas Day community meal. Here, Gilead pastor Larry Snyder (second from left) receives the donation from Kin Brian Lindensmith, Phil St. Jean, and Brent Timm. (Submitted photo)
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Dukes grab split against pair of division-leading clubs Wellington beats Georgetown, comes within a goal of Oakville Jason Parks
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In spite of a full effort in both contests, it was another one-step-forward, onestep-back weekend for the Wellington Dukes. The club bombed the West Division-leading Georgetown Raiders at the Essroc Arena Friday night 5-1, frustrating the visitors at every turn. But a night later in Oakville, the locals could not complete a late comeback and fell to the South Division-leading Oakville Blades 4-3. It was a contest where the Dukes outshot the hosts 20-6 in the final frame and caught the iron of the goal post twice in the late going. The split leaves Wellington with a 10-11-2 mark, nine points behind fourth place Kingston in the East Division. Judging by his tone Monday morning, a well played split against two top Southwestern Conference teams while the club was short staffed due to the Central Canada Cup Showcase event this weekend wasn't the worst thing in the world to Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams. “I couldn't have been more proud of the effort both nights being as shorthanded as we were, Those players really laid it on the line,” Abrams told the
GettInG by Wellington Duke Greg Smith gets a shot away as Georgetown Raider Brenden Jacome sprawls in an attempt to deflect the volley Friday evening at the Wellington and District Community Centre. With a fair number of players out of the lineup, Wellington downed the visiting West Division leaders 5-1. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)
Gazette. “I've said it before. When we have the work ethic for 60 minutes, we are a good team and I feel we put in 120 minutes of good work this weekend.” Wellington trailed 4-1 at around the midway point of Saturday night's contest but battled back with a pair of power-play goals in the
latter portion of the game. Nick Devito cut the Blades lead in half with a power-play marker at the 12:32 mark of the second, setting the stage for the third where Wellington pounded 20 shots at Brendan McGlynn and the Oakville net. The Dukes were finally
rewarded with about 90 seconds to go when Marco Azzano bagged his second of the night but, in spite of lifting netminder Oliver Lefreniere for the extra attacker and pining the Blades in their end, the Dukes could not find the equalizer to force overtime. On Friday, Wellington
got a pair of suspect goals through Georgetown goaltender Marc Williams en route to a first period 3-0 lead and never looked back, taking the game to the Raiders all over the ice. Wellington was more than full credit for the win, offering up a rarely seen instance when they capital-
ized on scoring opportunities with some regularity and ground out any potential Raider comeback with strong physical play and an attention to detail in their own end. “The Raiders are a well coached team, one of the best teams in the Southwestern Conference and we managed to play a structured game that shut them down effectively,” Abrams said. “The game is really proof positive about how strong the East Division is. We were able to do that with the key personal that were missing.” Abbott Girduckis, Jacob Panetta, Taylor Welsh, Justin Bean, Andrew Coupland and Brandon Kosik were all out of the lineup Friday and Saturday due to OJHL commitments. Joe McKeown might have been on that list of Dukes reinforcements participating in an exhibition showcase but the Wellington winger wrote the league and requested, unbeknownst to Abrams, to stick with his club team this weekend. The move worked well for Wellington as McKeown had a goal and setup a pair in the opening 20 minutes against the Raiders. “Not that we needed any proof of the life skills or characteristics Joe has, but him reaching out to the OJHL and asking to be left out of the tournament speaks to his maturity,” Abrams said.
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Pirates blank Deseronto 5-0 as players put in effort at both ends of ice Woodward pleased with Corey Farrell’s contributions since young forward joined team Chad Ibbotson
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full saIl Picton Pirates forward Corey Farrell celebrates a goal with Deseronto Storm defender Chris Rogalsky on his trail. Farrell tallied a pair of goals and an assist in the 5–0 blowout last Thursday. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)
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The Picton Pirates had a light week with just one game on the schedule, but the club was able to collect a pair of points in a win over Deseronto. The Pirates took a 5-0 home victory against the Storm last Thursday, bringing Picton's record to 7-9-1 through 17 games. Picton coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the keys to the team's success in the contest started with giving a solid effort throughout the game, and playing well at both ends of the ice. “Just making sure we put together a solid 60 minutes and competing at both ends,” he said. “I think we
were able to generate a lot of offence without giving too many opportunities against, which is a positive sign.” It didn't take the Pirates long to pull ahead on Thursday. With Deseronto hemmed in their own end, Corey Farrell found the net behind goaltender Matt Loveys to make it 1-0. The goal came just 26 seconds into the opening frame. Newly acquired Jared Boomhower had an assist on the play along with Devin McCann. With Deseronto deflated the Pirates had a chance to increase their lead with the Storm's Chris Rogalsky in the box for hooking. However, Picton wasn't able to capitalize on the opportunity. Midway through the first the Storm had their
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own opportunity with the man advantage. At 10:29 Nolan Van Vlack headed off for roughing. Deseronto had difficulty setting up their power play and the Pirates had multiple breakaways. Eventually Farrell was able to capitalize on one of them when he chipped the puck past a sprawling Loveys to make it 2-0 with his team shorthanded. Brian Bunnett had the lone assist on the play. Picton took the two-goal lead into the second and, despite piling on plenty of shots, the score stayed at 2-0 until the final minute of the second period. At 19:11 Curtis Smith scored to make it 30 with Bunnett and Farrell collecting the helpers. The Pirates continued to roll in the third period. Just
1:30 into the final frame Chris Jones made it 4-0 when he finished off a play from Taylor Brown and Austin Labelle. The Pirates really poured it on in the third, registering 31 shots to Deseronto's five. At 19:10 Labelle finished off the scoring. Nick Salt and McCann had the assists. Woodward commended Farrell on his three-point night, and on the work he's done since joining the team. “Corey is a special player, he's highly skilled,” said Woodward. “He's a quick player with a nose for the net. He continues to gain more confidence and get better and better each game and each week.”
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Panthers lose in COSSA semi-final after falling behind Peterborough team early Coach says juniors didn’t play hungry enough in Lindsay AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer
The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers lost 38-16 to the eventual COSSA champions last Thursday morning, but coach Rob Garden isn't convinced it was the St. Peter Saints that beat his team. "Give credit to St. Peter’s, they're a good team, they're well coached and they play good systems but if you put our best team game against their best team game, it could be a roll of the dice to see who comes out ahead," the coach said. Those are high expectations given that the Catholic school situated in the heart of Peterborough has nearly double the population PECI has — the Panthers were playing up a level in AAA after finishing fourth in the Bay of Quinte loop — and a deep bench with 10 players who managed to score in that morning's semi-final. Garden said, however, his team showed up in Lindsay unprepared to play. "We got concerned after the (Bay of Quinte semifinal). We got the sense they felt their season goals had been accomplished. They'd made it to COSSA and it was evident they were just happy to get here." The Saints would go on a 10-0 run early on as the Panthers panicked on offence, trying to force passes, and were backed off defensively by their aggressive counterparts. Part of the Saints' success came from their execution of a pressure zone defence, which allowed the Panthers little space or time to operate. "A lot of our girls were a bit cautious in the first four or five minutes. It's impossible to beat a zone like that if you're not willing to score," Garden said. "We started the game just looking for Vanessa (Willis) to do everything. We got through that at one point in the season and had everybody contributing. Unfortunately, today,
HAnging on Panther Lydia Snider, left, tries to keep
the ball as St. Peter Saint Emma Lanciault tries to steal during COSSA semi-final action at Lindsay’s I.E. Weldon Secondary School Thursday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)
whether it was nerves or that pressure zone, we reverted back to that system and it doesn't work. One person can't ever win a team sporting event." Willis certainly did her best to try to bridge the gap. She had six of her team's 16 points and likely contributed the most short attempts of any Panther. The Saints started to key on her a bit and others seemed unwilling or unable to take on the ball amid the pressure. At the half, Garden and co-coach Paige Smith told their charges it was time to
switch things up, throw caution to the wind, and play. For a while, with different mixes of players on the court they managed to play some good basketball and the Saints only managed a fourpoint spread in the third quarter, the closest to that point. The improvement only underscored that the team could've started better. "You can't go down 13 points in a COSSA game and expect to come back against a good team," Garden said. Eventually, the decision was made to play a whole string of Grade 9 players for
the last six minutes of the contest in order to give those girls experience should the Panthers send a team to COSSA for an eighth consecutive year. Things were looking up as the game wore on, too. "I thought those six minutes were some of the best we played that game and maybe it was because they didn't know better. They just went out there and played," said garden. "Maybe some of the other girls put too much pressure on themselves or had different ideas about what it takes to win." Post player Grace Shaughnessy proved a thorn in the Panthers' side — just as many big forward did this season. She had 13 points for St. Peter. Guard Chloe Keating chipped in six. For the Panthers, Willis's six were supported by two-point efforts by Lydia Snider, Allanah Burris, Maddy Turpin, and Leah Matthews. Overall, Garden said it was a good year as the Panthers went 13-13 with a roster featuring nine players who had never played high school basketball playing regularly. He was impressed with the way Snider and Hannah Smith stepped forward as leaders having not played last year. He also praised Willis for her efforts throughout the season. "She did everything we ever asked her to do," he said "She'll have a great experience playing with Kingston
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Wellington brings in veteran winger St. Amand
DUKES, from page 18
“The Dukes were not involved in any way but Bowling Green (the NCAA club McKeown will play for next season) was onboard and Joe did what he felt was right.” In the second, Luc Brown scored a glorious shorthanded goal in which he deked a defender and went top shelf to make it 4-0. With exactly one minute left in the second, the Raiders finally got on the board when John Adams snuck one past Lefreniere But in the third, Brown scored his second of the game and his 11th point in his last nine games with a power-play goal early in the frame. From there, things got silly as the Raiders, who have effectively run away and hid with first place in West Division, got frustrated and started chirping at the Dukes, the officials and the fans. Reports also indicate the the malcontent Raiders boiled over further after the game in a scene that led to the visitors’ dressing room at the Essroc Arena being damaged. Wellington is busy this weekend as the club is in Newmarket this evening to play the Hurricanes. Tomorrow night, the oldest rivalry in the OJHL gets cranked up again as the Dukes host the Trenton Golden Hawks at 7:30 p.m.. Finally, Wellington com-
Port Hope to visit tonight
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With a week between games the Pirates had a chance to rest some bodies and prepare for tonight's tough match-up, facing the first-place Port Hope Panthers. The Panthers lead the league with a 14-2-1 record for 29 points in 17 games. Woodward said the week would be an opportunity to get some practice in, and for new players to build some familiarity with the team. “It's really an opportunity just to get back to practice and working on some systems, and working on some details of the game,” said Woodward. “We're continuing to change the look of our roster and get some players implemented in our system and getting to know teammates is an important part.” After tonight, the Pirates will next face the third-place Rebels in Campbellford on Friday night. Puck drop for both games is 7:30 p.m.
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Businesses who allowed Poppy boxes within their premises, who donated to the Poppy Campaign, and businesses and individuals who purchased wreaths for the Cenotaph. The members of the community who made personal donations to the Poppy Campaign. The Churches, schools, doctors, lawyers, and organizations who purchased wreaths, donated, and their participation. A special thank you to the following:
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2014 Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day service was a huge success, measured by the numbers in attendance, dedication, and support by everyone involved. It could not have happened without the great SPIRIT of the Prince Edward County community. THANK YOU ALL. Branch #78 would like to extend a very special thank-you to the veterans of WWII, Korea, The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and all veterans serving and retired who attended.
The RCL Branch 78 Picton continues to support veterans, their families, and our community. We were blessed with special weather, and an excellent service by our ministers. Thank you very much
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1 bEd, Main St. Hardwood floors, sky light a must see ground level with side entrance $950.00 inclusive. Contact Jeff Maw 613-8498933 jmaw@exitrealtygroup.ca EXIT Realty Group, Brokerage 1 bEdROOM apartment, seniors building, private entrance, over looking Picton Harbour, clean, spacious, quiet, 613-476-9009. 1 bEdROOM furnished apartment available December 1, 2km from Picton on Glenora Rd. First/last, non-smoking, short or long term. 613-471-0497
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1 bEdROOM fully furnished short term winter rental 613-476-9009. 1 bEdROOM ground floor apartment, fridge/stove and water included in rent $700.00 monthly plus utilities, first/last and references. Available Jan 1. Phone 613-476-3873 or 613-921-2326 2 bEdROOM $1100 plus hydro, January, fully updated, large, nonsmk building. Contact Brian, 613614-1098 2 bEdROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, adult community, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $995 plus utilities (gas heat). 613885-1307. 2 bEdROOM condo, 2 bath, boat slip, waterfront view, includes fridge/stove, washer/dryer, $1250 mo. plus utilities 613-827-6861. 2 bEdROOM country home, Hillier ward, newly decorated, living room, dining room, new kitchen, den, 3 pc bath, 5 new appliances, propane furnace, public beach 2 mins, no pets, no smoking, first/last/references, required $1025 plus heat/hydro, available December 1. 613-399-2689. 2 bEdROOM house in central Picton location. $1200/month includes heat & hydro. 1.5 bathrooms, A/C, laundry, gas fireplace. References required. Call 613-476-5993 for more details. 3 bEdROOM bungalow on north shore Big Island, furnished. Available Dec 1-May1. 613-476-4206 47 wAshbuRn Street, 2 bedroom apartment, $950 monthly includes water, hydro and heat. Phone 613-396-5442 (leave message) or 613-921-7104 dOwntOwn pIctOn - Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Clean, well maintained, spacious and comfortable. Wi-Fi, cable, utilities, garbage and snow removal. Fully equipped kitchens. Nov-June. No smoking or pets. Viewing by appt. 613-471-1169.
FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT
Macaulay Village Houses: 3 bed house, $895/month plus util. NEW CONSTRUCTION! Macaulay Village: 2 bed bungalow, $1050/month plus util. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office:
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hIstORIcAl cOAch house in downtown Picton, beautifully furnished with period pieces. Two bedrooms, full bath, dining and living rooms. One-car garage. Short walk to Main Street and all amenities. Fenced back yard. $1150/month, water and wireless internet included, hydro extra. Available November 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. No smoking. For enquiries: 613-909-0033
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MInt And used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wAntEd stAndIng Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.
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Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, garage & basement cleaning
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A fAll day is the time to clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, flowerbeds cleaned, gardens rototilled, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021
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Rubbish Removal Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc. Appliances
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hOusEKEEpIng, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home. Give me a call at 613-393-1357. IndOOR/OutdOOR MAsOnRy. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work. Small deck and small deck repairs. Call George 613-393-2144 or 343-263-0027. KIng tOt’s Home Daycare in downtown Picton has spaces available. Educational programming, arts and crafts, nutritional meals, fenced yard for outdoor play. Meals, snacks and receipts provided. $30 per day. hours flexible. Call Lisette 613-645-2140. lOcAl psw: Willing to come to your home for respite care, personal care, housework, decluttering, painting and yardwork. Reasonable rates. Bondable. 613846-0068 shEIlA bRushEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021. tIME fOR fall clean up.Yard work and small jobs. Also interior painting and repairs $15/hr. David 613847-3159.
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lOOKIng fOR career minded person willing to speak to small groups or do one-on-one presentations locally. PT/FT. Car & internet necessary. Diana, 866306-5858 sEAsOnAl fARM Labourers for Laundry Farms, Picton, Ontario. Start May 2015 to October 2015, 7am daily. Must be physically fit, have own transportation. Wage $11/hour. Apply to fax 613-4767128 or email: jeanoram@aol.com
www.hicksfuneralhome.ca
Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon
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Koopmans Auction Services
Huge Indoor Yard Sale
Friday Nov. 28th and Sat. 29th 2014 Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-2pm
662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Due to regular Auction being on Christmas Parade Evening we will conduct a 2 day yard sale consisting of everything you can imagine and more! Kayak, tools, kitchenware, movies, books clothing, jewelry, toys, small furniture, dishes, artwork, lamps, Christmas decorations, Interior doors, golf balls, See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales onsite. Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732
cOMIng EvEnt
The Quinte Men’s Chorus
will be singing at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church 7 Church Street, Picton on the 1st Sunday of Advent
November 30th, 2014
at 2:30pm. Free will offering in aid of the new church ogran fund.
spEcIAl nOtIcEs
$500 REWARD
for information and recovery (undamaged) of 14 ft McIntosh welded aluminum commercial fishing boat taken from the lakeshore at the end of Ostrander Point Rd on about November 10. Phone 613-476-9779
busInEss sERvIcEs
RODGER ANDERSON
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SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM
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RR2 PICTON
476-6717
John Harrison's Mini Flatbed Service Cars, small tractors, small trucks up to 10,000lbs Will buy for scrap or pick-up & delivery up to 150kms 613-476-7023 613-438-7532
MEMORIAM
I watched your days blow away, like fall leaves Colours flaming brightly, then quickly gone Your branches now bare-limbed, but I believe For you, eternal autumn lingers on
busInEss sERvIcE
BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE
Stump Grinding Tree Trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully Insured 15 years Experience
Glenn Guernsey
476-3757
Strength and grace, not unlike the stately elm Bending, never breaking, your roots ran deep You sheltered many in your loving realm Then winter came, and time for you to sleep But all these many years I have been told We shared the same visage and hazel eye And, missing you, I've only to behold Your face in every mirror that I pass by And in my own three lovely girls I see A part of you forever lives through me.
Lillian Emily Cole
(Née Byers) June 10th 1925-November 20th 2010 In loving memory, today and always. granddaughter Laurie , Allan, Brianna, Sarah & Delaney Burgess
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MEMORIAMS
CHAPMAN, Bernard. August 10, 1945-November 21, 2013 Love Lives On. Faye, Christine, Gail, Dawn, George & Amanda CORY, Roger. In loving memory of Roger who passed away November 18, 2013 Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but not in vain To have to love & then to part Is the greatest sorrow of ones heart Always in our thoughts love Mom & sister Deanna
MEMORIAM
MacKENZIE, Richard Wayne. Dad Oct 11,1958-Nov. 22,2013 What we would give if we could say Hellow, Dad in the same old way. To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and chat awhile. So if you have a father, Cherish him with care, For you’ll never know the heartache Till you see his vacant chair. Love always and forever, Melissa and Rachel
DEATH
In loving memory of a very special mother, granny, and best friend,
Nina Marguerite Dunlop
November 19th, 2003 A mother holds her childs hand for just a short time, but holds their hearts forever... 11 years have come and gone... 11 years since I've seen your smile and felt your loving, hardworking, motherly hands. Your birthday was last month.... you would have been 67. I went to buy a cake, then it hit me, there's no stairs to Heaven, I go to the phone to call just to hear your voice, but there's no phone in Heaven. So much has happened, lots of changes. I feel your strength and guidance to over come the battles, smile when I really want to cry, laugh when I really want to yell, I am proud of who I am, I am who I am because of you, I had the best mom ever... When I find a dime, your reassuring me your with me, but its when I look at Landen and listen to him, I'm reminded you will always be with me. As I stare at your picture, my tears still flow and my heart still aches, 11 years have passed, but if feels like yesterday. I share my memories of you and I, mother daughter with Landen... a mother’s love for her child is the closest thing we may ever know... never ending. Dance Mom, dance!! Always remembering when.... sadly missed, forever loved Lisa and Landen xoxo
AULTHOUSE, Morley Robert
After a brief illness, in the presence of his family at Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday November 12th, 2014. Morley Aulthouse of Picton, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Linda. Loved dad of Stephen and his wife Rosanne of Hamilton, Mark of Picton, Patti and her husband Remi Roy of Belleville and Tracey and her husband Stephen Stevens of Picton. Proud grandpa and poppa of Shelise, Devin, Jeremy, Hannah, Lucas, Bethany and Kira. Brother of Keith and the late Dorothy, Norman, Louis and Roy and remembered by their families. He will be missed by his dear dog Joey. Morley was well known in the County having driven taxi for over thirty years. Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario on Wednesday November 19th at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated (cheques only please). Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock. www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home Robert “Scott” Dunlop
Nov. 15, 1979 – Nov. 22, 2012 We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. All our love, Robert, Jeanne, Ethan, Hunter, Mike, Nicole and all your nieces and nephews.
HOWARD, Barbara. In loving memory of a dear sister and aunt, who passed away November 20, 2013. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. Remembered by Helen and family. MacKENZIE, Richard Wayne. “Poppy” Oct 11,1958-Nov 22,2013 We thought of you with love today We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too. We think of you in silence And often speak your name. All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part. God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts We love you Poppy Caddence, Hayden and Aiden
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
MEMORIAMS
MILLER- in memory of our dear sister, Margaret Miller, who passed away November 21, 2005. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there, The gates will never close We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret. We who love you will never forget. Always remembered by Marjorie and Bernice. MINNIE- In loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents, Verla Jacqueline November 27, 2004 and Sidney Lawrence December 5, 1986. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whispered “Come to me” With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Miss & love always, Dale & Julie, David & Chris, Wanda & Barry, Claudette & Steve, Kevin, Brian & Lois and grandchildren.
DEATHS
NIX (Martin), Ellen
passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday October 27, 2014 in her 92nd year. Ellen was a resident of Tillsonburg and formerly lived in Aylmer and Cambridge. Beloved wife of the late Robert Martin (1997) and the late Robert Nix (2008). Dear mother of Janet Murphy and husband Doug of Milford, Ontario and Kathryn Goble and husband Wayne of Tillsonburg. Loving grandmother of Erin Murphy (Jim Tooley), Gregory Murphy (Amanda), Anne Murphy, Sean Goble (Elizabeth) and Megan Hodgins (Jeremy. Proud great-gram of Cole, Seth, Briony and Joshua. Also survived by a brother Richard Collins (Mirjana). Born in Hespeler, Ontario on February 24,1923 daughter of the late Archibald and Rose (Goldsmith) Collins. A service was held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 46 Ridout St. W., Tillsonburg on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 2pm.
DEATH
Frances “Fran” Elinora Connor
ALAN R. CAPON
1932 - 2014 Journalist, author, and historian, Alan Roy Capon of RR 1, Bloomfield passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband and best friend of Margaret Haylock Capon, and cherished father of Susan (Dale) and Dawn (Everett). Grandfather of Adam, Alan, Linda and David. Sadly missed by brothers Burleigh, Paul, and Terry and lifelong friend, Trevor Ilott, all of England. Cremation has taken place (Milestone, Napanee), with a private, family service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Loyalist Humane Society, PO Box 6108, Picton, ON if desired.
Peacefully, on Tuesday November 4th, 2014, after a lengthy illness, Fran passed away at the age of 77 years at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton. Predeceased by her parents Perry and Mona Connor, Fran leaves behind many dear friends in Edmonton, and in Picton and Prince Edward County, Ontario. Fran worked for Nortel in Belleville Ontario for over 34 years, and was an active volunteer in both "the County" and Edmonton throughout her life. She had a lifelong love for animals, especially cats, and leaves behind her cat pal Sasha. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church on Friday November 21 at 10 am. The Reverend Father Thazhappally officiating. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Fran's name to the charity of your choice. (cheques only, please) www.whattamfuneralhome.com
Whattam Funeral Home
DEATHS
DEATHS
MASCHKE, William "Bill"
MANLOW, Burton Donald
Unexpectedly at his home on Thursday November 13, 2014, Burt Manlow of Morrison Pt., at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Geri (nee Goode) and much loved father of Michael and his wife Stephanie Roth and Shari and her husband Sean Robinson. Proud grandfather of Max, Sydney, Krystal (David Moore) and Kassandra (Jeff Moore) and greatgrandfather of Melanie and Matthew. Brother of Betty Clarke, Freda Manlow and the late Henry, Bob, Walt, Bill and their families. A time of remembrance will take place at Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton (613-476-5571) on Saturday November 22 at 11 am. led by the Reverend Audrey Whitney following cremation. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 9:30 am. If desired, memorial donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be preferred by his family. (Cheques only, please) www.hicksfuneralhome.ca FUNERAL HOME
613-476-5571
a.k.a. the Lawnmower Man, has fixed his last mower. Bill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Eulla (nee Thompson). Dear father of Derrick (Debra Rice), Morgan (Leah), Ramona (Rob Hill), Yvonne (Pete Atkinson), Trudy Gwodz and Marla (Jim) Ellis. Pre-deceased by his sons Wayne and Arthur. Papa will be remembered by his 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Ethel (Royce) Cooling, Vivian (Bernie) Roth, Rhoda Kapusinski, Pat Slugg and his brother Ernie. Predeceased by his brothers Rick, Albert and Lloyd. Bill will be fondly remembered by his many friends and extended family across the country. The family will receive friends at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario (905-623-5480) on Tuesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 1:00pm (visiting 1 hour prior to the service) The internment will take place Saturday, November 22 at Burrs Cemetery in Prince Edward County. Funeral Arrangements in care of Milestone Funeral Center. Online condolences available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
HELP WANTED
AUCTION SALES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST
Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Antique grain scale coffee table on wheels restored, Antique birds eye maple writing desk, Antique oak buffet excellent condition, Antique tea wagon, Depression glass, stamps, jewelry, brass bell, Christmas decorations, Accusizer, cradle, large quantity of antique tools and cast iron pieces, decorative artwork, undercounter microwave, small home appliances, couch, retro chrome table and 4 chairs, cast iron garden benches, wooden bed frames, occasional chairs, Christmas decorations, and much more. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com for information. Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732
“ON YOUR BEHALF” LIVING ESTATE TAG SALE
William St., Kingston Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday November 23rd at 9am Possibly the most significant private Original Art and Antique Sale in Kingston in 2014! Three Kingston businesses with professional expertise in the auction, appraisal and content sales fields have been chosen to execute the sale of a unique and unusual collection. These Partners include: Thomas Quirk Fine Art www.thomasquirkfineart.ca Tim Potter Auctions www.timpotter.com On Your Behalf Estate Sales www.onyourbehalf.ca All three businesses are well known in their fields. Rarely does a private collection of eclectic antiques and original art merge with such historical significance, splendour and breathtaking value. The estate of the late Gerald Brenner and his partner, Royal Order of Canada recipient John L. Russell reveals the lives and loves of a bygone era, with interesting stories surrounding every piece. The contents of Mr. Brenner’s downtown Kingston home was assembled over many years with care, research and thoughtfulness. The array of antiques and original art spanning many decades and ethnicities is truly spectacular. Featuring: Paintings and drawings by Harold Town, Marc Aurele de Foy Suzor Cote, Miller Brittan, Joy Laville, William Henry Platt, Andre Bieler, Phillip Surrey, an oil on panel of Kingston from Fort Henery by D. Holloway, Angelina Beloff and many others; A fine and large portrait of Maj Gen James Wolfe at Louisbourg, another large French oil of a young couple eloping, and an exceptional body color on vellum botanical painting attributed to Barbara Regina Deitzsch; Prints by Andre Bieler, Roloff Beny, Pitseolak, Pedro Friedeberg and Roy Vickers, among others; French and English silver flat and hollow wares, including a fine 1875 Winbush and Hyde silver salver, two rare c. 1700 French silver porringers, a Hemsley, Montreal oval serving tray, a King’s Pattern flatware part service by George Angel and also including numerous boxes and accessories; Bronze sculptures of great variety including works by Robin Bell, Esther Wertheimer, George Deligeorges, a fine pair of French bronze figures of classical women, a pair of Sphinx form mantel ornaments, several bronzes ‘after the antique’, a wood group of Adam and Eve by Giuseppe Massari; A fine, rare and large Chinese Dehua porcelain figure of Guanyin Pusa bearing the Fisherman Mark (Bozhi Yuren), another smaller Dehua figure, a good flambe globular jar, an export blue and white tureen and cover, several good Thai Buddhist bronze and wood sculptures, among other asian items; A fine Sewan Kazak rug, a Karabagh ‘Chelaberd’ rug, a large red field Usak carpet, a Chinese Baotou type rug showing dragons, among others; A wide range of seating furniture including a good fruitwood day bed, an elegant French long couch and a wide selection of chairs, many with rush seats, a fine Empire marble topped side table, a good Georgian mahogany dressing cabinet, several good chests of drawers including one with graduated drawers, several good mirrors, and a rare and important pair of French Canadian beech wood armchairs signed by Louis-Francois Mayeaux dating to the years around 1760, in exceptional condition; Ceramic wares include French yellow ware plates and cups and a large group of grey transfer printed plates showing famous places by various French and English makers, a good part service of Royal Crown Derby, among other wares. Lighting includes two attractive multi-element chandeliers and several lamps. Sandra Mercer, Owner of 'On Your Behalf' describes the event: Combining an auction with a contents sale, executed by three individual organizations working together is unique for Kingston. Sales will be executed in the following manner: first, an auction sale on Friday, November 21 at the Holiday Inn Downtown Waterfront (pre-auction viewing at the Holiday Inn Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 P.M.), followed by a two-day sale at the downtown residence on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2014.", says Mercer. "Both parts of the sale are rare opportunities for lovers of fine and rare things to explore and acquire items from a distinguished collection. All of us were overwhelmed when we first saw the significance of these pieces and the history they held. For example, we have an oil portrait of Major General Wolfe at Louisburg, circa 1727-69; an oil on panel "Kingston from Fort Henry" painting, circa 19th century and a pair of beech wood arm chairs signed by Louis Francois Mayeaux, circa 1760. This event will be very exciting for all those that attend." John Laurel Russell was known as the dean of Canadian Art and Antique dealers and is among the few members of the art trade honoured with membership in the Order of Canada. His Montreal Gallery was Canada’s leading source of rarities in antiques and decorative art. John Russell was often contacted by the Canadian government to research, consult and acquire gifts for International occaisons, for example, the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Mr. Brenner was an important part of the gallery operations and was widely admired for his stylish manner and friendliness. The Montreal Gallery was moved to Gananoque in the 1980s and flourished there for a number of years. But as Russell and Brenner aged, it became necessary to reduce operations and the two moved to Kingston, where they lived amongst many of the fine works of art they had assembled over the years. This varied and colourful collection is now about to be sold by the distinguished team assembled by Sandra Mercer of On Your Behalf. Many of the items offered are unique and of national importance. Russell and Brenner were well connected in Montreal social circles with many of their items acquired from distinguished Canadian and international families. Both men were widely admired in the art community and many of their friends were noted Canadian and international artists. For further information and images, please visit: www.timpotter.com www.thomasquirkfineart.ca www.onyourbehalf.ca Always a Treasure to be Found Check out www.onyourbehalf.ca for photos & map to sale
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Sandra Mercer (613) 353-2751 or cell (613) 329-9796 on site Cash or Cheque (with ID)
Hospice Prince Edward
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th 1:00 P.M.
is seeking a Residential Manager Assistant To join our hospice team
ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE At the Napanee Lions Hall From the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brough of Napanee & other excellent selected items to include Gibbard pieces. FURNITURE: Solid cherry Gibbard dresser with mirror & 7 drawer chest; black leather chesterfield, loveseat & chair; 2 high chests of drawers; ultramatic single electric bed; electric fireplace; roll top desk; table, 6 chairs & china cabinet; wicker set loveseat, 2 chairs & coffee table; book cases; double bed, dresser & night stand; coffee & end tables; Bistro table & chairs; good selection of glass & china - Toby mugs & Royal Doulton Rhapsody; COLLECTABLES: 3 wooden decoys by Shawn Berger; dinky cars; old tricycle; Ford motor wrench & oil can; guitar; bubble gum machine; old silver coins; Crossman 180 pellet 22 cal gun; wall, mantle & cuckoo clocks; Campbell Hausfield 5500 watt generator. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures please go to: www.lambertauctions.ca Don’t forget Lambert’s New Year’s Day Auction
We are seeking a Residential Manager Assistant who will be responsible for the operations of the residential hospice program - ensuring that the care provided follows the philosophy and goals of Hospice Prince Edward on a casual afterhour/weekend/holiday coverage schedule. The residential manager assistant will guide and support residents and their families through the hospice journey in collaboration with volunteers and community healthcare partners.
AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE A selection of household furniture including table & chairs, living room & bedroom furniture, plant tables, assorted chairs, old wooden boxes, wooden barrel, antique bedstead, approx. 30 boxes of glass & china packed at listing, collectibles, hand tools, White 5 h.p. 22 inch snowblower & numerous other pieces. Watch the website for detailed list & photos as it is unpacked. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
Our Vision Supporting the journey of living with dying
This person will have the flexibility to work in conjunction with one other residential manager assistant to provide a schedule of coverage dependent on needs and requirements of HPE. Preference will be given to applicants who have a RN or RPN designation.
For more information including a full job description please visit www.hospiceprinceedward.ca Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining their interest and how they meet the specific requirements of the position to Nancy Parks, Executive Director, nparks@hospicepe.com by December 12, 2014
To place your Classified Ad Call 613-476-3201 or email: gazetteclass@bellnet.ca
Christmas Cra ft Sales Scenes of Sandbanks ‘WATER’ Original Art Show and Sale November 1 - Opening 2pm-5pm November 2 to November 23, 2014 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays From 11am to 5pm Black Prince Winery 13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton
Fundraiser for The Friends of Sandbanks
Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale November 22 9:30am - 2:30pm Bloomfield United Church
Handmade crafts, pet treats, jams & baked goods. Scensy and Avon products
Busy Hands
Craft Sale
Dec. 13, 9am-6pm Dec. 14, 10am-4pm
New Location WELLINGTON ARENA All local artisans, bigger than ever!
Inquiries please call 613-476-7241
Christmas Open House
at Valley Pine Farm Nov 29 & 30 10am - 4pm 847 Cty Rd 13
(near Black River Cheese Factory)
Baking, preserves, heritage flowers, hand thrown pottery, note cards, picutres, handmade soaps, mitts, gloves, toques and hats.
43 Washburn Street • Saturday, November 22 • 9am - 4pm Hosted by Rosemary Redmond
Christmas Craft Sale “From Head to Toe”
Large variety of family knitwear, headwear, ponchos, footwear, fingerless mitts, children’s sweaters and felted items. Come in and check out our One of a Kind “Upcycled” Christmas and year round décor Creative works in wood by Lori and Peter Struthers Canvas Paintings by Becky Weaver. (Hello Kitty, Dr. Suess characters, silhouettes, My Little Pony and much more) Delicious meat products from Aman’s Meat Market Hope to see you at our 100% County Made Event
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Wellington Dukes select McKeown as new captain
The Wellington Dukes have found their captain. The club announced Tuesday that 20-year-old Joe McKeown would serve as club captain, filling the captaincy void left when the organization dealt Erick Delaurentis to the Hamilton Red Wings earlier this season. Mckeown, a Campbellford native, won an Empire B Junior C championship with his hometown Rebels before making the Dukes roster in 2012. His rookie Junior A season saw him start off in a checking role before showing his offensive flair late in the year and accumlaiting 20 points in his first 53 Junior A games. In his second season with Wellington, McKeown nearly doubled his goal output (15) and also saw him score the "goal of the year" at the 2014 Dudley Hewitt Cup tournament. His shorthanded tally came in a 3-0 win over the Fort Frances Lakers. Mckeown has already equaled his career high in goals this season and looks in fine form to set career highs in every other offen-
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sive category. Next season, McKeown will suit up for the Bowling Green Falcons as he attends the NCAA Division I school on a scholarship. “Joe has developed into an elite player and leader. He leads by example and his progress over the years in Wellington epitomizes what our program is all about. He cares about his teammates and puts the team first, we are proud to name him captain” said Dukes general Manager and head coach Marty Abrams.
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Nov. 21 - Prince Edward Holstein Club and County Dairy Producers invite you to the Waring House Banquet Hall to celebrate the achievements of the 4-H Dairy club and county dairy producers. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Contact Gerald Nyman 393-2359 or Walter Miller 399-5649 for further information or ticket information. Nov. 22 - L & A Holstein Club and DHI Banquet, Selby Hall, 7pm. Musical entertainment. Turkey Dinner. Tickets-$20 adult $10 children in advance, purchased after Nov. 16th $25. For tickets call Wanda Frisken 613-388-2456, John Sonneveld 613-354-4574, Don Aylsworth 613-329-3803. Nov. 24-25 - Local Food Featured in Eastern Ontario - The conference will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, Kingston, ON. The conference brings together leaders involved in all aspects of a local food system. This event gives you the opportunity to: • Get a "bird's eye view" of what's happening in local food throughout eastern Ontario; • Make key connections with businesses and organizations that can support your work; • Attend sessions that address current challenges in Eastern Ontario's local food sector; and • Enjoy and celebrate eastern Ontario's local food offerings with others who are as passionate about local food as you are. This year's theme is "Local Food: Niche to Mainstream". The conference will focus on tools needed to manage growth to create a sustainable local food system. A lively trade show and a local food tour will again be a part of this year's conference. Who should attend? • Businesses involved in the local food sector: producers, processors, restaurants, retailers, food service providers, wholesalers and distributors; • Institutions interested in providing local food; • Organizations supporting local food with projects and programming; • Municipal staff and politi-
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New Tax Credit to Benefit Farmers and Communities - A new tax credit is helping put nutritious, fresh, locally grown food on the plates of those who need it most. The Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers — the only one of its kind in Canada — is giving farmers a tax credit valued at 25 per cent of the fair market value of the agricultural products they donate to community food programs, including food banks and student nutrition programs. The tax credit is a part of the Ontario government’s local food strategy and Local Food Act, 2013 to promote the good things that are grown and harvested across the province.
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A pair of upcoming events will attempt to refocus public attention on the upcoming appeal of the wind development on Ostrander Point while raising funds to continue the legal process. The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) have a pair of fundraising events planned prior to their case goes before the Court of Appeal for Ontario on Dec. 8–9. PECFN is defending an Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) ruling that overturned Ministry of the Environment approval of a nineturbine wind development at Ostrander Point. The first event, titled Vanishing Legacies: A Celebration in Film on the County's South Shore, will take place Thursday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Regent Theatre and tickets are $15. The evening will feature Suzanne Pasternak's 45-minute film Vanishing Legacy: The History of the Lakefaring Families of Prince Edward County. The second fundraising event will be a held Dec. 2 at the Drake Devonshire in Wellington. The event consists of a three-course meal followed by a showing of Pasternak's film. Tickets cost $75 and include dinner, wine, tax, and gratuity. Tickets are available at www.saveostranderpoint.or g or by contacting Sheena
savIng the shore Suzanne Pasternak has teamed up with the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists offering content for two fundraisers to help the group mount a legal challenge against planned industrial wind development at Ostrander Point. (Gazette file photo)
Kennedy at 613-399-1461. PECFN past president Cheryl Anderson said the Nov. 27 event focuses on the cultural history of the county's south shore including fisheries and lighthouses. Anderson said Pasternak's film looks at the south shore in a different way. “We're trying to help people understand the south shore is important not just for habitat and environment — birds, bats, and turtles, but also it's culturally important to Prince Edward County,” she said. “We think this film helps people understand that.” The event will also feature an illustrated talk from Marc Seguin on the south shore's lighthouses and their place in history, history vignettes from Peter Lockyer and original music from Pasternak, featuring Tom Leighton and Mark Despault. The Dec. 2 event will celebrate the fishing heritage of the county with a fish dinner at the Drake Devonshire. The fish will be provided by local
Dewey Fisheries and prepared by Devonshire head chef Matthew DeMille. Joanne and Kendall Dewey will give a brief talk about the fishery. Anderson thanked both the Drake Devonshire and county wineries for their contributions to the cause. “(The Drake Devonshire) has taken this on to help us raise money and, as a business in the county, to do that is really spectacular,” said Anderson. “County wineries have donated the wine for the dinner. County wineries have been so supportive of the Ostrander Point Appeal Fund. We're very grateful for that participation.” To this point PECFN has raised about $192,000 for the cause, but costs are rising. “That doesn't begin to cover the bills,” she said. The ERT, divisional court, and now, court of appeal cases, Anderson said, have added up. “We need to raise more money,” she said.
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A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS COMING TO THE REGENT THEATRE
On Saturday December 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm at the Regent Theatre in Picton, the music of the Big Bands will be celebrated by the Toronto All-Star Big Band in their seasonal special “A Swingin’ Christmas with the Toronto All Star Big Band”. The Toronto All Star Big Band is widely regarded as the only young big band (average age is 19yrs) to cover, note for note, transcriptions of the legendary Big Bands of Swing Era. In addition to capturing the feel and essence of this era, Toronto All Star Big Band’s amazing energy mirrors that of the unmistakable big bands that energized young dancers in every part of Canada and the U.S.A. in the 1930’s and 40’s. The Regent Theatre performance will mix Christmas favorites with hits from the Great American Song Book, all brought to life by the Toronto All Star Big Band. Joining the big band will be the Fabulous TABB 5, a vocal group dedicated to reproducing authentic sounds of the legendary artists such as the Modernaires, Pied Pipers and the Andrew Sisters. With 3 female and 2 male singers, TABB 5 will also be highlighted throughout “A Swingin’ Christmas” performing the hits of Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald and Steve Lawrence
and Edie Gorme. The Toronto All Star Big Band started out in the late 70’s as an accordion ensemble playing concert band music. It progressed to an electric keyboard group and the music tastes turned to the Big Band Era but it wasn’t until the late 80’s that it took on the true structure of the big band with 5 woodwinds, 7 brass players and a 4 piece rhythm section with vocals.Theatrical engagements took the group to Florida, Michigan, Iowa and New York State. The group has also earned it’s position at the top of the list of presenters throughout Ontario featured at Toronto’s famed Palais Royale, Casa Loma, the Old Mill, Canadian National Exhibition and many festivals and concerts in the park including the Beaches Jazz Festival, Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound, Huntsville Festival of the Arts and for 20 years running they have played in Kincardine at their Celebration of the Bands held in August of every year. The band has also performed on a special Stuart Maclean Big Band Show for CBC radio as well as onCanada AM and Breakfast Television. This upcoming year, TABB is slated to perform at the Lakeland Center at the Snowbird Extravaganza and the Villages, both in Florida as well as at the Glenn
Miller Festival in Clarinda, Iowa, which is the birthplace of perhaps this most popular big band leader of the Swing Era, Glenn Miller. Glenn Miller’s repertoire plays a prominent role in TABB’s performances. Zygmunt Jedrzejek, the artistic director of the band states “Glenn Miller is a true legend and it is a privilege to help these young players discover the joy that he continues to bring to countless generations of musi-
cians and dancers all over the world since the inception of his original band in 1938. Tickets to see “A Swingin’ Christmas with the Toronto All Star Big Band on Saturday December 6 at 8pm are available at the box office of the Regent Theatre, for only $29.00. You can order and pick them up at the theatre at 224 Main Street by calling 613-476-8416 or orde online at www.TheRegentTheatre.org
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Just what you’ve been looking for: a perfect in-town bungalow in a great location! 3 Bedrooms on the main floor plus two more in the lower level! Beautiful garden with a wonderful tulip tree! Hardwood floors, new kitchen and 3 full baths. Walk to everything! $359,000 MLS 2142226 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
Calling all nature lovers! On the marsh, canal access to West Lake, immaculate bungalow, beautiful views, tranquil setting. 3-bedroom home, water views from almost every room, fully-finished lower level with walk-out to patio. Main level features newly renovated kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, a gas fireplace and walk-out to deck overlooking the water. This could all be yours for $439,000 MLS 2142760 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous light-filled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $449,000 MLS QR21404687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Great opportunity to own walk in waterfront, 3 bedroom home with boathouse. The 3 bedroom home is situated on a long narrow treed lot with lots of privacy. The master bedroom with 9 ft ceilings overlooks the water with walkout to large covered deck with hot tub. The large spacious eat in kitchen is open to the living room. The boathouse is fully separate from the house, with own water system, 100 amp service, large accommodations above with a 3 piece ensuite, patio doors to a balcony overlooking the water. Fully insulated with baseboard heat, septic, and large area for storage of boat below, plus a 40` Fendock at the shoreline. Only minutes east of Picton. $449,000 MLS QR21405828 Lori Slik*
20 ac great vistas just minutes from Picton! Stunning executive home ideal for lg family or multiple generations. 5 bedrms with ensuites, state-of-the-art mechanicals, wonderful natural light. House takes full advantage of rolling terrain & open fields. Lower level could work well as separate suite. $479,500 MLS 2141766 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
Absolutely meticulous executive home, completely upgraded and decorated. Just move in! Perfect auxiliary building ideal as guest house or studio. Spectacular 2-acre property features stunning stone walls and a private stone courtyard adjacent to the house. An absolute gem! $489,000 MLS 2142041 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com
Spectacular Waterfront Home Right on Prinyers Cove, Offering Beautiful LightFilled Spaces And Lots Of Accommodation. Dramatic Loft-Style Master Bedroom With Stellar Views! Sunroom And Screened Porch Offer Perfect Spaces For Waterside Relaxation. Full Lower Level With Walkouts, Great Storage And A Huge Family Room! Ideal Family Cottage Or Full-Time Home. $499,000 MLS 2142354 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
24 acr right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront, incomparable vistas! 10-yr old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. 2 fully-finished levels with walkouts, decks, sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time home! $499,000 MLS 2142490 Laurie Gruer*, Monica Klingenberg*, Sam Simone*
Rustic and romantic log home on 5 wooded acres: just picture yourself here this winter! Huge stone fireplace, pine floors, walk-outs to decks, and a full-width screened porch. 3 excellent bedrooms plus a large family kitchen, immense potential in the high lower level. Direct access to double garage. This is a beautifully-built one-owner home! $349,000 MLS QR21405708 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Beautifully-built 1990 bungalow on 7 picturesque acres close to Picton and Point Petre! Outstanding reception rooms, very generous master suite with adjoining sunroom, plus two more bedrooms, spacious lower level with walk-outs, wonderful wide decks on two sides. Perfect opportunity to take this one right off the grid! Just add solar! $349,000 MLS QR21405589 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Grand triple brick home dating to 1850`s, lg principal rooms, bright spaces, lots of windows, 20” sills! Original pine floors & mouldings throughout. Country kitchen, wood-burning cook stove. Spacious garage & workshop, propane furnace, 1500 sq.ft addition. Main floor laundry, spacious bath. Master suite, private sunroom, lg closets, bright ensuite. 3 more bedrooms upstairs, pine floors, big windows & closets! Overlooking the hamlet of Milford, plenty of privacy. $498,000 2143398 Gail Forcht**
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True Canadiana! Invest in a piece of County history with a historical house, over 1000’ of Lake Ontario waterfront & a handsome barn. Wonderful views, Conservation area right across the road. 4 bedrooms, utterly charming family kitchen & a large screened porch. Separate bunkie, too! $499,000 MLS 2143158 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com
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Spectacular hobby farm opportunity! 3 bedroom house, great room addition and den. Terrific barn with second-floor apartment. 9.8 acres! Pool! Double garage! Geothermal heating! This is an outstanding value for those seeking a small farm, an ecologically responsible lifestyle - and a great home close to Picton services and schools. $299,000 MLSQR21404930 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Stately renovated 4 bedroom home, gorgeous in-town lot. Plenty of room for guests & entertaining, large principal rooms, central air. 3rd level Master oasis, fireplace, balcony, skylights, ensuite, soaker tub, separate shower, heated floors. 9' ceilings throughout. 2nd floor laundry doubles as guest room. Full-height basement for dry storage, workshop or hobbies, wide staircase for easy access to backyard. Big country kitchen, granite counters, solid wood cabinets, wainscotting, room for a family table. Crown moulding, high baseboards, plenty of original character. Freshly painted exterior trim & decks - private garden, screenedin front porch. Walk to everything in town. Perfect for B&B or home-business. Paved drive plus space for 3 cars. Garden shed has electricity. $398,500 QR21407154 Gail Forcht**
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This beautiful bungalow is situated on Glenora Rd with expansive views of Picton Bay. Meticulously maintained with town services and one level living. New hi efficiency gas furnace, newer roof and nightly sunsets! Deceivingly spacious with formal living and dining rooms, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Flexible closing, too. Call today and see for yourself. $449,900 MLS QR21406026 Liz Jones*
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Big, bold and beautiful! Perfect country retreat for a big family: lots of bedrooms and bathrooms, many nooks and crannies for reading, games or projects. Ideal for canoes on the pond or strolls to the Bistro! Thirdfloor studio with spectacular views. A house full of sunshine! $499,000 MLS 2142318 Laurie Gruer*, Monica Klingenberg*, Sam Simone* www.lauriegruer.com
Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21407057 Lori Slik*
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Sales Representative
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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
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Richard Stewart
LLB
Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative
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Sales Representative
Kate Vader Sales Representative
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43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0
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Amazing space! You won`t believe the amount of accommodation in this sprawling family home with spectacular views of Picton Bay! Striking 3-bedroom 2-storey home with `Dwell Magazine` design elements - plus a large 2/3 bedroom one-level in-law suite. Generous spaces, great natural light, low-maintenance grounds - all just a stroll away from Main Street services. Expansive second level sunroom offers wide vistas of the Bay! $575,000 MLS QR21406126 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Right out of a magazine! Beautifully-restored Picton residence, great scale & original character. Bay windows, high ceilings, French doors, transoms, hardwood & pine floors. Spectacular gardens, much-admired carriage house. One of Picton’s finest homes, featured on house & garden tours. $679,000 MLS QR21407027 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Exciting design right on Adolphus Reach! Recreated to take full advantage of waterfront & sunlight this sophisticated home offers great volumes of space, indoor spa pool & several walk-outs to decks or terraces, sumptuous master suite plus 3 more guest areas. Easy access to Picton or Kingston! $829,000 MLS 2141689 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Custom-built waterfront home, 35’x15’ boat slip plus lift. Hardwood & ceramic floors. Spacious gourmet kitchen, family room, fireplace. Master bedroom overlooking water, fireplace, bright & spacious ensuite, 31' walk-through closet! Great room, high ceilings, propane fireplace, lg windows, views of the bay. Formal dining room. Lower level exercise room, sauna, hot tub, lg rec room, fireplace. New roof, maintenance-free composite decking, professionally landscaped, private. $998,000 MLS QR21407042 Gail Forcht**
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Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room! Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401! Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Peace & Privacy! Spectacular waterfront property. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, indoor endless pool, vaulted ceiling in open concept kitchen, dining, great room with beautiful stone fireplace. Floor to ceiling windows, sunroom, decks. Office/Library overlooks great room. Spacious bedrooms each with ensuite on main floor. Lower level: 2 bedrooms, full bath, workshop, utility/storage room, great family room, wood stove, pool, walkout to patio and water. Double attached garage. Geothermal heating/cooling system, new shore well with complete treatment including reverse osmosis, rebuilt 48` dock/wharf plus deep water mooring. Paved circular drive. Great boating community. $696,000 MLS QR21406043 Gail Forcht**
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“Once upon a time...” Welcome to this enchanting country property minutes from Picton. 126 diverse and interesting acres. Beautifully restored classic farmhouse featured in several publications. Offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, beautiful reception rooms and upgraded services. Charming bunkie/studio and an outstanding barn, upgraded and enhanced for a variety of uses. $649,000 MLS 2142030 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
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Fabulous 6.8 acre waterfront property, includes severed 1.8 acre lot in desirable Waupoos. 500+ ft pristine waterfront, sand & some rock near shore, gradually changing to sand bottom feet off the dock. South facing towards Waupoos Is. Spectacular views to the east to open water. custom built cedar and stone sided home, wrap around deck. Impeccably maintained, birds eye maple floors. Energy efficient heat/cooling, 12” walls. Attached double garage, main floor entry plus access from lower level. Vaulted ceiling in the living/dining room, 3 sets of walk out glass doors to the deck. Ideally situated on the property for privacy, close to the shore. Lots of room to expand. Great soil for gardening & planting. 10 mins. to Picton, walk to the Cider Co. or Waupoos Winery. Waupoos marina close by. Potential opportunity to sever another lot to the east of the house. MLS QR21407004 Gail Forcht**
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Much-admired Point Petre farm! 65 acres with a handsome red barn and a classic restored red brick farmhouse. Spectacular Great Room with radiant floors distinctive staircase and three bedrooms. Your own tennis court, too! This property is featured in "The Settler's Dream" $749,000 MLS QR21407013 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com
Best-kept secret! Exquisitely designed 7 yr old bungalow on a beautifully wooded waterfront lot of just under 2 acres, spectacular views of The Bay of Quinte. House is set at the end of a curving driveway, features 3 bedrooms including sumptuous master suite, office, generous dining room, dramatic chef’s kitchen and a show-stopping Great Room. Huge covered terrace facing the Bay plus double garage. $885,000 QR21404045 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Enchanting spacious updated gabled Century home, 24 acres, over 600’ waterfront on Adolphus Reach. 2 centre hall plans, original staircases. Pine & hardwood floors, original trim, french style windows in 1860`s part of house. Perfect for retreat, B&B or special place for family & friends. Finished & insulated space in historic barn. 2 smaller outbuildings. Stairs to Muskoka-like shore, private deck. Potential to sever. Land presently in cash crop & newly fenced area for the horses. $928,000 MLS QR21404532 Gail Forcht**
Spectacular family retreat on a sheltered cove in Prince Edward County! Stunning 6-year old house on over 2 acres features 4 bedroom suites, amazing family room and huge waterside porch. Double and triple garages. Property can be run as a marina with 31 boat slips, 8 moorings and a clubhouse. Looking for a family live/work opportunity or a perfect situation for a snowbird? Opportunity! $995,000 MLS QR21404936 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
Bay of Quinte Estate! Spectacular executive residence takes full advantage of its incomparable setting: double-height fenestration, expansive stone terraces and a stunning oversized pool. State-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, 4/5 bedrooms and a main floor den and family room. Minutes from the 401 or Picton. Opportunity! $1,550,000 MLS QR21403691 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*
26.5 Acre Artisan`s Playground. Renovated 4+ bedroom century home operating as a B&B, 2 vacation rental suites in coach house. 2-story gallery & stained-glass studio. 2-story Pottery studio. 3 story red barn built in the 50`s currently houses a welding/blacksmith shop & forge, wood-worker`s dream workshop, lg bays for farm/vehicle storage. Finished space on 2nd level, large open 3rd story. One of the County`s historical Oast-houses (hops drying barn) converted into glass-blowing studio, 2nd level gallery. Convertible pavilion, great space for events, pre-fab walls to create winter storage. Landscaped grounds. $1,600,000 MLS QR21405659 Gail Forcht**
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Unparalleled waterfront estate, 53 acres. Over 1000’ waterfront, dock, protected waters for swimming & boating! 3+ acres mature vines producing 8 varieties. Custom built 4 bedroom home, geothermal heating & cooling, heated in-ground pool, dream kitchen. Hardwood & ceramic floors, radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis, 5 pc ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace, views across vineyard to water. Recently built outbuilding could be tasting room or bunkie. $1,295,000 MLS QR21404458 Gail Forcht**
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Completely renovated bungalow, 1.6 acres, 595 ft incredible panoramic waterfront accessible pebble shoreline, views to Timber Island, False Duck, Main Duck & open water. Energy efficient year-round living, new propane furnace, central air, updated kitchen & baths. Master with ensuite, generous closets. Great windows, 4-season dining/ sunroom, vaulted ceiling. Paved double drive, insulated double garage, workshop, heated storage room. $648,000 MLS QR21405613 Gail Forcht**
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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
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Richard Stewart LLB
Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative
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Lori Slik
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Kate Vader Sales Representative
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62 GORDON ST., BELLEVILLE EN E OP OUS H
In town open concept main floor, det. single garage & shed. $149,900.00 MLS QR21405832 Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey
AFFORDABLE CONDO IN DOWNTOWN PICTON
Fully renovated, 2 bedroom post & beam, 900 sq ft. Easily accessible with elevator access. $154,900 QR21405925 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY FARM
PERFECT FOR ORGANIC FARMING
36 acres of fields, trees, ponds and wild life with frontage and entrances on Hwy 49 & 35. Large barn, original barn boards in tact underneath metal siding. Beautiful green space, view across Hayward Long Reach. Build your dream! MLS 21407263 Pat Benson Moore
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton Spacious cottage style home on a lovely lot overlooking Mill Pond, moments from Milford. $259,000 MLS QR21404837 Bill Rorabeck
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Executive home on Lake Ontario. Pristine lawn & natural stone patio & steps to waterfront. $999,500 MLS 2143196 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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392 MAIN ST, PICTON Perfect for first time buyer, retirement or investment property. $119,900 MLS QR21405505 Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810 www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma
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Spacious cottage style home on a lovely lot overlooking Mill Pond, moments from Milford. $259,000 MLS QR21404837 Bill Rorabeck
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GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304
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5 MIN. TO PICTON
MLS 2142675 Great family home w/ garage & workshop. B&B potential. Asking $284,700 Call Carol 613-476-2100
4 ACRE LOT
Frontage on 2 roads. Central location, lot lends itself to home set back on lot. $74,900 MLS 2137510 Steve Sensenstein
MLS QR21406014 $279,000 HOME AND WORKSHOP
• Spacious, open concept bungalow • Renovated with kitchen island • Jacuzzi tub • Detached steel Quonset • Includes compressor and hoist • Set on 2 acres
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Wellington century home. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, carriage house. Fully renovated $449,000 MLS QR21405279 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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Spacious home on 43 acres. Large pond & waterviews of Bay of Quinte. Minutes to Belleville/Trenton. $389,000 MLS QR21406353 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100
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• Sun-drenched entry • Gorgeous new hardwood floors • Partially finished lower level • Patio and mature yard • Attached double garage • 2.5 Acres
$189,000
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KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep. 613-476-2100
ReMax Quinte Limited Brokerage
FANTASTIC BUNGALOW • Wonderful community • Three bedrooms • Office/Hobby room • Hardwood flooring • Double garage • Workshop • Gorgeous yard
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67 acres, near established vineyards. Newly painted 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, three door 24` x 30` garage. $485,000 MLS QR21404905 Bill Rorabeck
$199,000
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PICTON INDUSTRIAL PARK • 1.46 acres in industrial park • 4200 sqft steel building • Many potential uses due to zoning • Full municipal services • Extra large natural gas line • Industrial kitchen intact
MLS QR21405846 $239,000
• Minutes from Picton • Three bedroom home • Fantastic well • Above-ground pool • Wood stove • Double, detached garage • All set on 2.4 acres
MLS QR21406065 $205,000 IN-TOWN AND HANDY
• Carries better than rent • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Room for a family • Detached oversize garage • High ceilings on lower level
MLS QR21407172 $139,000
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QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE CIRCA 1890
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
BLOOMFIELD – Pan-Abode log home on almost an acre of property backing onto Bull’s Creek. Features a stunning great room with cathedral ceiling, spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen - almost 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space on three levels. PLUS detached 750 sq. ft. guest house. $525,000 MLS QR21406469
NEW LISTING
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
KELLY ROAD – This wheelchair-friendly home is situated in a private country setting & features 3 bedrooms – one with ensuite bath – open concept living/dining/kitchen with walk-out to deck, fully finished lower level with outside access. Contact us for more details. $289,000 MLS QR21407239
Veronica Norton*
Peek-a-boo views of East Lake from your deck. 4 bedrooms, living room and dining room open to the kitchen. Huge recroom with a walk-out on the lower level. Great workshop with double doors for the gardener in your family. Plus a huge utility/storage area! Just 8 mins to Picton! Come take a look! $225,000 MLS QR21405224
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NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES
Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945
476-7893
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PICTON – Move in & enjoy – the work’s all done! Lovingly rebuilt from the walls in with all the original charm restored. Centre hall plan on main floor & unique layout on the second floor. Detached two-garage & spacious lot. $475,000 MLS 2140115
Ron Norton* Maintenance free brick bungalow with an extra large attached garage/workshop sits on 49+ acres of hardwood and softwood bush. Centrally located 10 mins to Wellington and Picton and 20 mins to Belleville. $250,000 MLS 2140601
Ron Norton*
Wellington charmer, nice fenced lot, in ground pool, lg eat in kitchen & dining room, family rooms. Hardwood floors & tin ceilings tell you of its former glory. Master bedroom, south view of yard/pool & Lake Ontario. Move in and enjoy or start the renos to satisfy yourself. Steps from restaurants, shopping, post office, pharmacy & public beach. $195,000 MLS 2143281
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MORRISON POINT RD. – 2.75 acres. (approx.) Charming century home in picturesque setting includes a spacious workroom with outside entrance – ideal for Artist/Hobbiest! Also includes a huge detached garage/workshop building. $389,000 MLS QR21406216
Veronica Norton*
Great family home just steps to the community centre and ball diamonds and within walking distance to all amenities offered in Wellington. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and plenty of living space. Lovely fenced backyard and large deck to enjoy and entertain. $239,500 QR21406363
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
COUNTRY RETREAT – 40 acres with two houses (needing TLC), over 900 feet of road frontage on Babylon Road in South Marysburgh. $189,000 MLS QR21405231
Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251
MILFORD – Quick possession possible! Lovely 3-bedroom home with full basement. Offers spacious rooms, kitchen with centre island & lots of cupboards, dining with walk-out to large deck & main floor laundry. Detached garage. $209,000 MLS QR21406617
Ron Norton*
One owner home in the Harbourview subdivision in Wellington. Your kids can walk to school, the rec centre, ball diamond and the beach! Customized open concept kitchen and dining room, large deck with above ground pool, finished recroom with additional bdrm and full bath. Great home in a great neighbourhood! $239,900 MLS QR21405632
Veronica Norton*
1 1/2 storey 3 bed, 1 bath home located on the outskirts of Bloomfield on municipal services, with a large lot backing onto an open field. A lovely and bright sun porch/den facing south. Updated hydro, shingles, insulation, laminate flooring, and new windows in kitchen and bedrooms. The interior of this home has been extensively renovated. $164,900 QR 21404757
Home of the Week Plan No. SHSW00031
WONDERFUL VIEWS
This chalet-style design offers wonderful views for vacations and plenty of comfort for year-round living. The main level includes complete living quarters with one bedroom, a full bath, and a large open living area that invites you to get cozy by the fireplace. Sliding glassdoors lead from the eat-in kitchen to the wraparound deck. The lower level provides two more bedrooms, a full bath with laundry facilities, and a family room with outdoor access. First Level: 787 sq. ft. Lower Level: 787 sq. ft. Total: 1,574 sq. ft.
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WATERFRONT
PRINYERS COVE WATERFRONT
$193,500 Excellent lot to build your home on. Level on top of lot and sloped to the water. The Cove is a special place with deep sheltered anchorage at the tip of Prince Edward County. Year round access to the property. The lot and waterfront are situated within easy boat travel through the Gap and up to Kingston. Lake of the Mountain is a picturesque place to enjoy on your way to the property. MLS®QR21405450
CLASS ACT
$695,000 High quality, elegant home built c 1865 reflects the fashion of this time with protruding central bay as the front entrance & excellent decorative woodwork. Also the Greek Revival trim with Italianate style windows is unusual for a Victorian home. Research has shown that this home was built by hand & major renovations during the 70's revealed a bake oven and fireplace that had been sealed away for many years. MLS®2111566
NEXT DOOR TO CHURCH
$275,000 Welcome home to this comfortable century brick home. A grand front door welcomes you inside. Or relax on the open air porches on each side of this entrance and enjoy the surroundings of the quaint neighbourhood village. Inside features a centre hall plan with open kitchen /dining area, formal living room with separate family room, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. MLS®QR21406190
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Libby says...
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
$275,000 Escape to the country but be close to the city of Belleville. This lovely board and batten home has a detached garage with attached potting shed for the avid gardener. 1.67 acres with lovely perennial gardens and woods at the back for lots of privacy while still being on a main highway. Good well, oversized septic, 2X6 construction, R40 insulation in roof, R20 in walls with 200 amp service. This is a well maintained home in a great location! Call today to view! MLS®2140562
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SHEBA'S ISLAND
$98,000 Looking to build? Ready to invest in a piece of Prince Edward County? Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this quiet location. A natural selection with a channel flow which allows access to West Lake and the Sandbanks. MLS®QR21405723
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STATELY EAST END HOME
$395,000 Solid and stately older home with maintenance free yard and side parking. Impressive home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, tin ceiling in kitchen, gas fireplace, large windows, original trim and lovely staircase. Perfect layout for those downsizing who want all their daily living space on main floor but lots of room when guests come to visit. MLS®QR21406917
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$134,900 Own 300 feet of waterfront in Prince Edward County. Nestled among farm fields and charming homes on a quiet road near the tip of Point Pleasant. Build your dream house on the knoll with panoramic views of Adolphus Reach at the mouth of Prinyers Cove. Pebble beach is tucked in among mature trees offering the utmost in privacy, and the waters are perfect for boating, swimming and fishing. Close to vineyards, orchards, galleries and two marinas. MLS®QR21406325
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PICTON 2 bedrm bungalow, nicely landscaped, fenced lot, greenspace running behind. Immaculate home, nothing to do. Upgraded electric, plumbing, asphalt shingles. Lg open concept living rm, dining & kitchen, hrdwd flrs, ceramic flrs, newer cupboards, garden doors to lg deck to enjoy morning coffee. Gas fireplace, lg 4 pc bath. Lg shed wired for 220 amp for a nice workshop. Garden area for vegetables. Perfect retirement home or young couple. $153,900 MLS® QR21405245
CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm. Close to all amenities. Asking $162,900 MLS® QR21403624
THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty. Rd. 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, close to Trenton & Picton. View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. Asking $289,900 MLS 2136635
STIRLING Completely restored century home backing onto parkland, walkable to all shops & amenities. 3 bedrms, one 4 pc & one 2 pc bath. Lg modern kitchen, lots of cupboards & built ins. Separate living rm, dining rm, 4 season sunrm. Garden doors to lg deck. Asking $254,900 MLS QR21406403
PICTON Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Needs some redecorating. Approx 800 sq ft, 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, new oil furnace & tank. Paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649
CONSECON LAKE BUNGALOW Sit in your Florida room & watch the boats go by or put your own boat in at your dock & go fishing. Great for swimming, fishing & just playing. 2 nice size bedrms, open concept living rm, dining rm & kitchen. Main floor laundry, Florida room, lg deck to bbq on, attached 1 1/2 car garage. Full unspoiled basement, outside entrance. New furnace. Paved drive, extra lg lot, close to Trenton. Asking $399,000 MLS QR21405436
GREAT LOCATION FOR WINERY 40 acres, older stucco home, attached 2 car garage, detached 2 car garage, 1 car garage. Same owner for 47 yrs. Lg country kitchen, lots of cupboards, hardwood floors, bright living rm, family rm, woodstove, sunrm, 3 bedrms, 4 pc on 2nd level. Oil heat. Lots of character & charm. Deck on back of home overlooking property. Asking $309,000 MLS QR21403700
OLDER RENOVATED HOME Municipal water, village of Consecon. Immaculate inside, totally renovated. Lg country kitchen, woodstove, lots of cupboards, island. Separate living room, lg 3 pc bath, 2 bedrms upstairs, small office area, loft in second bedrm. Detached 1 1/2 car garage, outbuilding could be used as workshop or small bunkie, 20x20 3rd building. Lg 2+ acre property, great for young entrepreneur for home occupation. Call to view. Asking $199,900 MLS® QR21404242
GLENORA ROAD Close to Picton, municipal water at lot line. View of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of 100’ x 200’ lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $114,500 MLS® 2133769
LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759
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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON Walk to downtown, close to churches & shopping. 2 bedrm condo. Lg living rm & kitchen, laundry rm, 4 pc bath, patio area. Gas heat, central air. Suitable for older couple or single person. References required. First & last months rent. Pay own utilities. $1,000 per month Call for more details. ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581
TIMELESS
$459,000 Spacious beautiful formal living and dining rooms with brick fireplace and gracious stairway add to the ambience in this great family home. High ceilings in original portion of home. Large family room at back leads to inground pool and patio. Unfinished carriage house boast 3 levels with lots of parking. Full front verandah with pillars and rolling front lawn offer subtule curb appeal to this century home. MLS®2133812
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This 2700 sq ft home has 4 bdrms, master with ensuite, eat-in kitchen and lots of room for entertaining in the living, family and separate dining rooms. It is situated on a private, 3.1 acre level lot. Also on the property is a 40ft X 37ft workshop with large doors and a two car detached garage. This 1920’s home offers generous space and the opportunity to pursue hobbies or a small home-based business in a quiet, rural location. $219,900 MLS QR21404845 Buying or Selling Real Estate this year? Call me today!
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2435B COUNTY RD 13 Call GEOFF CHURCH, Walk through the dramatic front entryway of this Broker reproduction Georgian Regency home and you will know 613-476-2700 or that you are in one of the most beautiful waterfront homes toll free 1-877-476-0096 in the County. This custom built home is an elegant yet www.geoffchurch.com comfortable place to live, visit or entertain family and
HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399
friends with its open concept living, dining and custom kitchen spaces, ten foot ceilings, designer finishes, generous bedrooms and beautiful setting. Located in the desirable South County. $469,000 MLS QR21405897
Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com
GLENORA ROAD BUNGALOW Newly renovated bungalow on prestigious Glenora Road. Modern design throughout. All new flooring travetine and high grade laminate. New fixtures. Appliances included. Open concept kitchen & living room. Large walk-in closets. Beautiful backyard. Quick possession! Large 30+ foot deck in front. New 23 x 12 deck in back. 31 x 8 patio. Attached one car garage. New board & batten vinyl siding. Attention Boaters Public Boat Launch 1 KM. Away. $279,000 MLS QR21406484
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MORRISON POINT WATERFRONT $449,000 At the end of the lane beautiful natural waterfront with lots of birds and wildlife - your own private sanctuary. Open concept home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. 30 foot dock and great fishing. List of inclusions available. MLS®QR21403864
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Call RON NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca
Sitting graciously atop Mountain View on a beautifully landscaped mature lot is this fabulous brick cape cod style home. Main floor offers large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room, cozy family room, 2 pc bath and main floor laundry. Upstairs there are 3 bdrms with large master suite and a great 5 piece main bath. On the lower level there is a finished recroom area and a seperate workshop with walk-out to the fenced in backyard. Attached 2+ car garage with inside entry. Great family home located between Picton and Belleville. $311,000 MLS QR21407262
Bright bungalow at the the water`s edge just West of Wellington. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious Great Room with large windows and corner fireplace nook. Walkouts from the Living room, eat-in Kitchen and Master Bedroom to a fabulous deck overlooking the water. Views to Sandbanks Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker beach, West Point and the famous Dunes! Only a or SHANNON WARRfew steps down to the limestone shore, great for HUNTER, Sales Rep swimming or watching the waves roll in! Double Office: 613-471-1708 garage plus cute garden shed offer plenty of storage Cell: 613-961-9587 for all your toys. Brand new roof on the garage, Upwww.homeinthecounty.com dated wiring, New insulated door and windows in Master bedroom to take advantage of the amazing views. From Sunrise to Sunset, this cottage has it all! $497,000 MLS QR21406429
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HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399
PRIME DEVELOPMENT Rare 5 lot approval with municipal water available. These lots will have a view of Picton Bay and they are located a 5 iron away from the 17th hole Picton Golf Club. Area of exclusive homes. Prime development land! $459,000 MLS QR21403845
LINDA MAY LITTLE VOTARY, Sales Rep 613-476-7800
MINUTES TO BAY BRIDGE Special zoning allows for; a garden nursery and supplies, commercial greenhouses or a party rental business. Three greenhouses with large office and Prince Edward County display areas. The ideas are endless for the entrpreneur looking for a place to call home for their busiRealty Inc. ness.New improvemnents include a new roof, all Brokerage enclosed main building and metal clad siding. 98 Main Street, $299,000 MLS QR21407164 Picton, ON
NEW LISTING
Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456
$729,000 Lake on the Mountain is acclaimed for its Call ELIZABETH clean fresh water and picturesque views. This CROMBIE, Sales Rep unique property has pristine, private stone-lined 613-476-2700 or waterfront with 188 feet of shoreline. The 3 bedroom, toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com 3 bath bungalow is located in a one acre part-like
Custom built waterfront home built on 2.3+ acres on the beautiful Bay of Quinte. Large eat-in kitchen and cozy family room allow for fabulous entertaining! Wrap around veranda and large windows throughout the home let you view veronicanorton@bellnet.ca spectacular sunrises and sunsets from either inside or outside. Bedrooms on the 2nd level and recroom on the lower level is the perfect family home layout!! $450,000 MLS 2137275
setting with your own peninsula. Walking distance to one of Prince Edward County`s most desirable dining destinations - Lake on the Mountain Resort. MLS®QR21407182
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