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Hospice finds a place to call home Deal to purchase residential facility announced at gala fundraiser AdAm BrAmBurger

Specialist to lead consultation on council size

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Looking back.......6 Weather.............6 Editorials.............7 Letters....................8 Sports....................19 Puzzles.................24 Classifieds.............25 CaNaDa’S OLDeSt COMMUNitY NewSPaPer

Raising in excess of $85,000 toward a residential hospice in a single night at a first-time fundraiser would make for a terrific headline in its own regard, however Hospice Prince Edward went one giant step farther during Saturday's Autumn Leaves gala. That night, executive director Nancy Parks announced the organization had an agreement to purchase an existing home at 40 Downes Avenue that will help make that dream a reality. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a historical evening. Not only do we celebrate this evening as our first hospice gala, we are celebrating a wonderful turn of events for our community," said Parks, who read off the names of many individuals whose family and friends put forward memorial donations to make the project a reality before sharing the news itself. "I am thrilled and proud to announce in a few weeks, Hospice Prince Edward will close a deal to purchase a three-bedroom home, well-kept and solidly-built in Picton, which will be operational by April 1, 2013. We will be able to call it our own home, our own community residential hospice." Last September, Hospice learned there would be no decisions made by the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) on funding for any residential hospice projects until nearly February or March next year, following a regional review of all hospice services. It was also considered unlikely that funding would be available for the extensive renovations necessary to Hospice Prince Edward's previous preferred site at Benson Hall. The organization began looking for other ways to make its dream reality, when in October, it learned about the home. "It was brought to our attention," Parks said of the brick building, which had been listed for $299,000 and had room adjacent to it

AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

Welcoming setting Hospice Prince Edward has reached a deal to purchase this three-bedroom home at 40 Downes Avenue for a three-bedroom residential hospice. The facility is expected to be operational by next April. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

for future expansion possibilities. No terms of the deal were disclosed, though in a press release distributed at the gala, Hospice Prince Edward indicated it is hopeful the project will qualify as a site for part of a new pilot project the SE LHIN is considering. Under the terms of the pilot, successful sites would see operational funding awarded for the 2013-2014 fiscal year and if the sites showed a positive impact on the health-care system and value for money, that funding would be extended to sustain the facility. At the gala Saturday, Parks summarized the concept for a residential hospice, stating that patients and families are included in their own care plan, which deals with emotional, physical, and spiritual support depending on the wishes of the patient to be palliated and his or her family. "It's an option that every community should have for its residents, rural or urban," she said. "This is an extension of the work Hospice already does in our community as part of the circle of care. For us, for 20 years this has been a goal and we have been working on it actively the past cou-

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generous gifts Hospice program and design co-ordinator Wayne Carruthers announces a $25,000 gift from the Farnholtz family as gala co-chair Dr. Josh Colby looks on in appreciation. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) ple years." The active drive for a residential hospice started with a partnership between the Rotary Club of Picton and Hospice Prince Edward in spring 2011, which helped draw attention to the project and bring substantial private donations forward, including a $100,000 gift from former county resident Bob

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Following two hours of wide ranging debate about the process, intent, and value of public consultation on council size Monday at Shire Hall, one thing is clear. In a special meeting of council Monday, it was decided the County would hire a facilitator to lead a yetto-be-determined process some time in the future. Ultimately, council directed staff to contact independent facilitators to make proposals to council about how that process should unfold and what actions should be taken on the recommendations collected. Councillors were presented a report from Clerk Victoria Leskie with recommendations that it commit to taking action to implement the recommendations of a public review by 2014 and obtain an independent facilitator to conduct the public consultation process and offer conclusions and recommendation on council size and ward boundaries. Much of the discussions surrounding the report focused on council’s role in the process in deciding what solutions would be considered and what power it would have, ultimately, with the recommendations and information collected during the process. Some councillors saw the initial recommendation as a way of handing over control of the decision to the facilitator without having an opportunity to comment on the preferences selected. “By passing this, are we committing to take action to implement the recommendations of a consultant —it's a done deal It could be argued that if the consultant makes recommendations, we have to implement them,” said councillor Brian Marisett. “That’s like asking me to write a blank cheque.” Councillor Bev Campbell said she still saw the public consultation process taking place in council’s realm.

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Council will decide future uses for building Jason Parks

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As Prince Edward County moves toward a new nine station fire service model, the question of what happens to the current buildings the municipality uses to host the Prince Edward County Fire Department is being raised. In Picton, that question involves thevenerable Picton Town Hall, a building (1866) that predates Shire Hall by eight years. Currently housing administration and professional staff along with some fire equipment, the lower part of the building (which has housed the town's fire fighting equipment since the days

Heritage Building The days of part of the Prince Edward County Fire Department being housed in the lower portion of Picton Town Hall may be numbered but the building will likely remain in the Municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) of horse and buggy) is completely inadequate to the current needs of the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fire service. As they stand now, the bays at the Picton Town Hall cannot house most of the new large scale fire trucks being built. Susan Turnbull,the

Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commissioner of corporate services and finance, said once the process of approving and building of the nine hall model is complete and in place, the lower half of Picton Town Hall would be declared surplus to the PECFD's needs. But just because the fire

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department is moving on from Picton Town Hall doesn't mean the County will be giving up on what has become a hub for the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The premises are totally inadequate For the fire department but that's only a small step in what happens to that building. It is a historic building and the hall is widely used,â&#x20AC;? Turnbull said. From regular health care and agriculture meetings to weekly bridge club meetings, the hall in the upper part of of the building receives much traffic throughout the year. Without the fire department and all the regulations that come with housing fire equipment in the lower half of the building, the uses of Picton Town Hall could be expanded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever process council decide to embark on that deals with town halls in general would likely be applied to that town hall as well,â&#x20AC;? Turnbull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uses could be expanded because you don't have the restrictions that the fire use brings to that building. But nothing would be done without council direction and public input.â&#x20AC;? Turnbull added that, optimisticly, the new model could be in place in 18-36 months time.

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County Community Foundation gets direct glimpse at benefits of philanthropy coming an important meeting place for community groups. It has begun hosting professional artists and musicians, who speak about their experiences and their craft. Leek said that while volunteers have done a great deal of the restoration todate, there are still many projects to bring this County gem fully into to its second life, and work at the BCC will continue throughout the coming winter months. Linda Downey, coordinator of the Storehouse Food Bank in Wellington, painted an incredible picture of what she, her husband Bob and more than 20 other volunteers accomplish from space generously provided by the Pentecostal Church in Wellington.

Bus tour visits grant recipients’ operations Jason Parks

The Prince Edward County Community Foundation celebrated National Philanthropy Day on Thursday with a tour of several of its Community Fund grant recipients and fund holders. Foundation board members were joined by Mayor Peter Mertens and members of council as fund holders and other donors had an opportunity to see first-hand what their hard work and financial support has helped to accomplish in the community. “We really think it's important for our board and the donors that support the County Community Foundation (CCF) to see these organizations close up,” said CCF president Joan Pennefather. “This tour is a way to celebrate what these organizations do and the people who's money and time support them.” Among those 2011 grant recipients that were featured on the tour was the Reaching for Rainbows program in Picton, the Storehouse Foodbank in Wellington and the Ameliasburgh Town Hall enhancement project. As well, the group paid a visit to the Bloomfield Centre for Creativity where the CCF has served as a vehicle in the centre's creation and ramp up as it was in the process of achieving its charitable status. Reaching for Rainbows is

Not only do they work with the community to organize food drives and distribute groceries to more than 80 families in the area, going as far as Carrying Place, Ameliasburgh, Cherry Valley and Bloomfield and donating their vehicles and gas to do it, Not only delivering food, Linda and her group visit shut-ins, help seniors find suitable accommodations, provide donated clothing, furniture and school supplies who need them, and help clients find employment. The goal of the Storehouse Food Bank is to help people help themselves become independent and live in dignity. The Community Foundation completed its tour with a visit to the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, where the group

heard about yet another group of dedicated volunteers who have been working for two years to be able to make the hall more wheelchair accessible and replace aging infrastructure throughout the building. The CCF donated $2,500 to assist in the now completed kitchen renovations. The foundation is in the process of making more grants from its Community Fund, and so this tour has another goal; it marks a new direction for Community Fund grants. To learn more about the County Community Foundation and how you can become a supporter, please contact Bridget Stevenson, executive director, by e-mail: info@countycommunityfoundation.ca.

Building a Foundation Rob Leek of the

Bloomfield Centre for Creativity speaks to County Community Foundation Members and Members of County Council Thursday morning. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

an after-school program that provides a nurturing environment for girls in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 who are identified as being at risk. Program facilitator Lynne Donovan spoke about the difference Reaching for Rainbows makes in the lives of the girls who attend the program. Not only does the program make learning fun, like when the girls operate a ‘store’ and use their math skills in the process, but it

works on important life skills, giving them the confidence they need to succeed at school and beyond, Donovan explained. At the Bloomfield Centre for Creativity, Centre board chair Rob Leek told the group about the countless hours of volunteer labour that have gone into turning part of a former cannery into a vibrant centre where children and adults can learn about art and express their creativity. As well, the Centre is be-

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PEFAC management seeks a four-year funding extension from municipality Staff to bring recommendations to council in early 2013 Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) is hoping the municipality will extend its funding com-

mitment for an additional four years after the organization presented its five-year business plan to councillors last Thursday. PEFAC general manager Stephanie Roth and interim

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president Bill Halman presented the five-year business plan to committee of the whole along with their annual report. The committee voted to refer the request back to staff for a report and recommendation within the first quarter of 2013. The municipality's current commitment with PEFAC runs until the end of next year. The four-year extension would bring the commitment through 2017. PEFAC's annual operating budget is approximately $500,000 per year with about 85 per cent of that coming from members programs, grants and fundraising. The municipality supports the organization with $60,000 of funding per year for operating costs as well as capital renewal dollars which come in at $20,000 per year. Roth said that equates to about $2.40 per household and is crucial to the organization. PEFAC has 540 members and 1,100 people use the facility regularly, but the organization lost $7,000 last year. Roth said in the event that council decided not to give that funding support, the organization would be in dire straits. “We'd have to find some funding really, really fast,”

seekIng support Representatives from the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre are asking the municipality to continue to provide support over an additional five-year period. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Roth said. “Worst case scenario is that we would close our doors.” She said there are some avenues available to secure operations funding, but they wouldn't be sustainable. Continuing to work with the municipality is the best option, she said. “We're just asking for a renewal in the partnership we've already established, but also to make note that

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we're decreasing the amount of money that we're asking for over the course of the next five to six years,” said Roth. Roth said PEFAC's target is to reduce the need for municipal operating support incrementally to $50,000 per year by 2018. She said the organization would accomplish this by increasing participation and a small increase in membership fees. Roth said the membership fees were raised by five per cent last fall, the first increase in seven years. “If we, by some means, had miraculous, fantastic sums of money coming through our doors we wouldn't be asking for this,” Roth said. “It also keeps the cost low enough for members of the community because not everybody has a huge income and that should be available for everyone.” The five-year plan presented to councillors identifies some key goals for the organization. Those include continuing to provide the pool and fitness facility, to provide a broad range of program and services for people of all ages within the community, and to increase the number of participants in the facility's program with a target increase of five per cent.

Another goal for the organization is to work toward being more self-sufficient while recognizing the pool can't be financially self-sustaining and remain affordable to residents. Short-term goals for the organization include introducing new programs like Zumbatomic for children and the next step program for those who have completed the cardiac rehab program entitled “Peach.” Short-term capital project goals include completing the women's change room renovation by early December of this year and repairing the pool floor. Implementing the new five-year plan is expected to require $40,000 to $50,000 in capital spending per year over the next five years. The municipal share has been budgeted at $20,000 per year while the remainder would be covered through member fundraising activities, grants and additional fundraising. While the decision on whether to continue that financial support will take place at a later date, several councillors offered their kudos to PEFAC for providing the service within the municipality. “I congratulate the board for the changes made over the last five years to expand the programs and number of residents that use the facility,” said councillor Jim Dunlop. Councillor Kevin Gale too congratulated the board. “It's certainly a very costeffective way for us to have something like that in the county and we're very lucky to have it,” he said. Roth said the next step will be to see the results of the staff report due in the first quarter of next year. She said the staff and volunteers within the organization have worked extensively to keep costs low. She estimated PEFAC saves $50,000 per year for work done by just two volunteers. “If we didn't have them helping the costs would be astronomical,” Roth said.. “The hands on (work) of just two volunteers alone saves us almost $50,000. That's a huge impact.”

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Services policy too strict for councillors The report says the municipality is currently carrying between $60,000 and $80,000 in outstanding water and wastewater accounts at the end of each billing cycle. “The recommendation to request a security deposit on the first occurrence of default to residential customers will make our collection process more efficient and effective,” the report says. “This practice will eventually reduce the amount of outstanding water and wastewater accounts at the end of each billing cycle, as we will have the security deposit to draw upon at the next time of default.” However, many councillors were still concerned about what that could mean for lower income residents. “There's lots of people out there who just don't have the money whether it's two weeks or three weeks,” said councillor Jamie Forrester. “…We have to have some leeway here because I don't really want to cut off somebody's water and I don't want to see somebody's hydro get cut off because they're maybe buying their kids boots in the winter.” Others were concerned that first-time offenders

Security deposit plan would make collections process more efficient Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Committee of the whole has voted to refer a water and wastewater security deposit policy back to staff for a report as councillors continued to struggle with implementing something they saw as too strict. The motion comes after a report from staff urged councillors to reconsider tightening the policy that council had previously decided to loosen. In late September council passed a motion which would introduce security deposits for delinquent accounts to water and wastewater services billing at the beginning of next year. Under that motion —which was amended as councillors feared it was too stringent — a security deposit would be required for existing residential water and wastewater customers if their accounts are in arrears for two billing periods. Last Thursday a report from staff asked councillors to reconsider the previously staff-recommended grace period of seven days.

would be getting punished too harshly as the municipality tries to combat residents who chronically make late payments. Councillor Brian Marisett said sometimes in the summer residents are just too busy and may forget about the bill. He said seven days is too strict. “If somebody is maybe a month overdue I would certainly question that,” he said. The municipality already charges five per cent on late payments. If passed by council existing water and wastewater customers will be required to provide security deposits if their account remains unpaid for a yet to be specified time after the due date. The cost of the deposit would depend on the residence and type of service provided. Water and wastewater residential accounts would be required to provide a $200 deposit, residential water accounts would pay $150, non-residential accounts would pay an estimated amount of two billing periods with a minimum of $150. All water and wastewater customers would be advised of the changes before they are expected to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2013.

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Solar panels not in store for recreation centre Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The municipality will not be erecting solar panels on the Wellington and District Community Centre. Mayor Peter Mertens had suggested at an Oct. 25 committee-of-the-whole meeting the municipality look into the feasibility of the project again as costs have come down considerably in recent years. The committee asked for a cost/benefit analysis, source of funding and a proposed timing of installation. That report came to the committee last Thursday and recommended no further action on the project. Currently the Ontario Power Authority, under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program, suggests a 10-150 kW rooftop solar array would provide a revenue stream of $0.548 per kilowatt hour or power generated. The report says through discussions with solar representatives it was found that installation would cost about $5.50 per watt generated. “The general cost provided by the solar power representative indicates that a 60 kW rooftop solar array will cost approxi-

mately $402,000 to install and would generate approximately $38,000 in year one,” the report says. “The general cost for a 73 kW rooftop solar array will cost approximately $475,504 to install and would generate approximately $47,000 in year one.” The report says revenues are estimated to decline about one per cent each year as the panels lose efficiency. “Upon review the County does not currently have surplus funds of the magnitude required available to invest in a solar array,” the report says. “Funds would have to be borrowed for this project.” A payback analysis within the report also indicates that because of the cost of a loan to cover the initial construction the project's revenues would be minimal. The committee approved the recommendation to take no further action, making this the second time the

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project has been abandoned due to costs. Solar panels had always been part of the plan for the Wellington and District Community Centre. The community centre was originally designed to support a 50 kW solar array on a combination of the flat roof space and the reinforced south-facing arena wall. The original plan called for 92 panels on the flat portion and 144 panels on the south wall. Installation of panels on the roof would have voided the 20year warranty on the flat roof portion. An outrigger installation for the south wall was priced at $70,000 over and above the cost of panels. A 2010 report to council suggested the risks outweighed the reward of such an installation and council decided not to pursue the project based on those risks and limited payback on the investment.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1932

■ It was a treacherous time on local waters as three people drowned in the just over two days. Donald Bird, 41, fell into the waters around the Glenora Wharf at about 1 a.m. while helping to unload a freighter. R.J. Brethen and Luther M. Parks also drowned when their vehicle skidded on ice into the Murray Canal near Trenton. ■ Applications were being sought for the position of Picton’s postmaster. Veterans of the Great War were entitled by law to preferential treatment throughout the higher process. The starting salary was $2,040 per annum. ■ A Consecon man was facing charges after removing 5,000 lb of fish from government nets near Massassauga Point. The fish was stored in a Belleville warehouse prior to being confiscated.

50 years ago — 1962

■ Officials were worried that Prince Edward County was about to experience the spread of rabies as 12 animals tested positive to the disease and two people were treated for it. Farmers were encouraged to bring their livestock in at night and lock their windows and doors to prevent the spread of disease. ■ Santa Claus wouldn’t be coming to Picton in his customary sleigh that year. Instead, the elf was slated to land on the roof of Gentile’s Supermarket by helicopter, Dec. 1., then disperse treats to the children assembled to visit with him. ■ Robbie Robinson wrote a letter to the Chamber of Commerce complaining that too many Picton merchants park on Main Street where customers should be parking. Councillor George Morden, Barney Hepburn, and Lindley Calnan were to investigate the issue.

30 years ago — 1982

■ The Town of Picton was about to receive a $44,532 grant from the province’s employment and immigration ministry, according to MP Jack Ellis. When contacted by the Gazette, however, the town’s clerk/treasurer Graham Lodge was tight-lipped about what the grant money might be spent on. ■ Upon his appointment as the permanent administrator of the Prince Edward Heights Complex, Tom Field said while six other institutions across Ontario housing residents with mental health issues were to be phased out, he said that wasn’t in the cards for the local complex. Field said staff at the complex were already working to integrate residents into the community through programs. ■ A familiar face was about to return to the Picton police force as chief Charles Fletcher announced Presqu’Ile park warden Ken Campbell was planning to go back to his old police beat.

10 years ago — 2002

■ The Project Longarm drug enforcement unit made two visits to Prince Edward County in a week, completing drug busts that resulted in the seizure of more than $30,000 worth of drugs from separate properties in Athol and Ameliasburgh. The majority came from an indoor growop facility on County Rd. 10. ■ The Marysburgh Mummers brought the King to town as a number of Elvis Presley impersonators took turns performing a musical that featured songs from the various stages of his singing career.

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South Shore IBA critical to bird migration

Anyone whose knowledge of migratory birds at Prince Edward Point extends barely beyond their backyard bird bath, must surely have had their eyes opened upon reading this year’s banding statistics, released in a report two weeks ago. The president of the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, Cheryl Anderson, suggests that the record breaking 16,721 birds banded this year at the Observatory is actually infinitesimal compared to what’s really out there along the South Shore Important Bird Area. “The southern part of the county is a crucially important stopping off point for them.” How true that is when one considers that all those birds were caught in mist nets that occupy a minuscule wooded section of Prince Edward Point barely 300 metres by 15 metres in size (1,000 feet X 50 feet). On a map of the entire South Shore Important Bird Area (IBA), the nets occupy an area so small as to appear as barely a spot the size of a pinhead. And the birds that flew into the mist nets represent only the unwary in the wooded section where the nets are located. It is a sampling of what’s really out there, and statistically, tells us much about where these birds are coming from, and where they are going, along with a lot of other statistical data. One has to wonder how many millions of songbirds, known in bird speak as passerines, actually utilize the South Shore IBA as a staging area during both spring and fall migrations. Non birders and those with closed minds will find such numbers difficult to

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comprehend. After all, these are primarily nocturnal migrants, so we don’t usually see them arrive or depart. We just see the bushes and tree limbs dripping with warblers, flycatchers, thrushes and other passerines if we happen to hit a good day when weather conditions are just right. Specialized radar systems don’t lie. Their images conservatively estimate millions of migrants, and it is depicting only the major concentrations that appear on the radar screens like an advancing colossal weather system. That’s what brings the birders and tourist dollars into the county during the shoulder seasons, to view numbers of birds that even famous Point Pelee is unable to equal. Those who suggest otherwise are most always those who seldom, if ever, visit Prince Edward Point to see for themselves. I continue to be amazed at how relatively few local birders and residents take in the annual Birding Festival in May, while bird-

ers from northern United States, Quebec and across Ontario arrive in droves to enjoy this treasure that we have on our doorstep. So, what is it about the south shore that is so special? In addition to its strategic location in Lake Ontario as one of the first land masses migrating birds see in the spring, it is also the last to offer shelter and fuel for them in the fall before crossing the lake. Even more important, is also the habitat that is crucial to them for it provides the seeds and berries and insects so important to provide the energy needed for the incredible flights. It is this rich habitat that results in such high numbers of species. Relatively untouched for many years, the South Shore has returned to Nature and there is no richer habitat around than that which is untouched by the meddling hands of humans. Every living thing we see here along the entire Long Point peninsula has settled comfortably into an ecosystem that purrs along relatively undisturbed. It’s biodiversity in its purest form, where a tree is permitted to mature, die, fall over and decompose in a natural sequence of events. It is here where salamanders live under rotting logs, while above them insects, slime molds, worms, bacteria, millipedes, nematodes, fungi and slugs all work together harmoniously to break down the wood. When the process of decomposition is complete, the log and other debris will then provide nutrients for other plant life. We just have to stop and pay attention and we soon

learn to appreciate how important undisturbed habitat is in a natural area. Land that is developed soon becomes stalled in its ability to function productively. Habitat becomes fragmented, animal populations decline due to their inability to find their required real estate to reproduce. The developed area is soon reduced to a monoculture of only those species who can adapt to artificial habitat, dominated by concrete and asphalt where a red cedar or a hickory, or socalled “scrubland”, may have contained a warbler’s nest or provided food for migration. It’s what biodiversity is all about and the neglected habitat here provides all their needs and allows biodiversity to do what it has been trying to do for millennia. The open spaces are habitats that all too often are being overlooked these days in our seemingly unwavering mindset that every open space must be planted with trees, or unceremoniously developed. If not only for the sheer numbers of wildlife, the South Shore IBA should also remain true and wild for the rare species and vagrants that occur, like the area’s fourth appearance of a mountain bluebird, discovered only 10 days ago. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613-476-5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

Children’s Aid Society changes leadership prior to amalgamation

In continuing its amalgamation with the Highland Shores Children’s Aid, the Prince Edward Children’s Aid Society has brought on leadership from the neighbouring agency. The agency announced Tuesday that executive director Bill Sweet would be departing from the society to be replaced with Highland Shores execu-

tive director Mark Kartusch. Kartusdh recognized Sweet for his many years of service and indicated he was optimistic to build a positive rapport with the families the Prince Edward agency serves. “I look forward to working with the PECAS staff to build the confidence and support of the community,” he said.

“Together, we will work to ensure that children and families receive the same opportunities to benefit from programs and services offered to those currently residing in the counties served by Highland Shores Children’s Aid.” The agency also appointed a new board with Darcey French taking on the president’s role.

Elaine Philip remains as past president. Karyn Kennedy will be vice-president, Phillip Peters Treasurer, Jay Tauger secretary, and Lorraine Hyatt and Marilyn Curson will also be members on the board. Four additional members will be elected at a meeting Nov. 28. -Staff

EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

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Bear necessities On Friday, the Wellington Dukes held a teddy bear toss in conjunction with Child and Youth Worker students from Loyalist College to help the Prince Edward County Fire Department provide stuffed animals as a comfort item for children experiencing crisis situations. Here, two Kings help pick up bears. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Good process will lead to results in council composition

IT must have been frustrating for County councillors to sit around the horn at Shire Hall on Monday to try to figure out how they will ever proceed with restructuring the municipality’s governance model. Just putting 16 people in the same room and engaging them in any discussion would seem like a recipe for a hearty debate, but on a question like this there isn’t any easy black or white decision, either on process or the legitimacy of who gets to decide how this county will operate in the years ahead. Quite likely, if one were to poll those 16 council members independently on their thoughts about whether the composition of council needs to be changed and how it needs to be changed, there probably would be a variation in each of those answers. Take that question to a larger sample size of people who aren’t necessarily as engaged in the process and the County’s staffers and facilitator are likely in for a busy time ahead filtering through all the different models and suggestions to find something that is going to be worthwhile. Municipal councillors do have some legitimacy to govern as they were elected under the system now in place to handle the day-to-day operations of the municipality on behalf of their constituents. With that in mind, they should make every effort to ensure the process they take in public consultation is the best one it can be. If they can put their differences aside and come to the table with a limited number of scenarios that could be presented to the public with pros and cons, then at least there will be something tangible for the public to sink its teeth into to help decide what it wants to see in the future. The more options there are on the table and the less discussion that takes place regarding those options, the more scattered and, ultimately, confusing the feedback will likely be at the end of the process. And yes, there is nothing wrong with council putting the status quo on the table and providing the good and the bad of that. After all, several councillors did campaign on the notion of addressing council size during this term, so they should be able to provide that view for those who would be skeptical that council could bring forward ideas that may ultimately limit their potential for re-election some time in the future. And since there is that perception that councillors are somehow interested in preserving their own job, they should consider the idea of going to a referendum — but only in the case where they have clear data from the public consultations that enough people took interest in becoming involved to give the consultation statistical significance and, from that sample of people, support for one clear idea could be enough to plausibly win the number of votes needed to make a change. Without some guarantees the process will produce that kind of certainty, it’s likely the discussion could go down the same road to nowhere and not produce answers before 2014, if ever.

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Author Jean Rae Baxter offers a mix of history and fiction

Author Jean Rae Baxter will be speaking at the Picton branch library on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. on the Loyalist experience of the three peoples whose tales she tells in her popular fiction trilogy. The stories include the White Loyalists driven from their homes in The Way Lies North, the situation faced by the First Nations in Broken Trail, and the opportunity seized by the Black Loyalists in Freedom Bound). “Jean came to speak at the library a few years ago,” says Library CEO Barbara Sweet, “and she was so thoroughly engaging that we had to have her back again.” Jean Rae Baxter is herself a Loyalist descendent. In the 1970s, she was a secondary school English teacher in Lennox & Addington County, where a considerable proportion of the population is, like her, of United Empire Loyalist descent. This is when Baxter’s interest in the subject matter first began. “On the Grade 12 English course was the novel April Morning by the American writer Howard Fast, who is best known for his novel Spartacus. April Morning is a coming-ofage novel set during the American Revolution,” explains Baxter. “Fast wrote it, understandably, from an American point of view. To a man, the Patriots were noble and brave. The British were tyrants. The Loyalists were traitors.” At that time, Baxter says that she could not find one historical novel that told the story from the Loyalist point of view. “I decided that someday I would write one. The project stayed in the back of my mind for a number of years. I did research, but no novel came for a long time.” What gave the then teacher a final push was Mel Gibson’s movie The Patriot (2000). “It wasn’t just inaccurate. It was blatantly untruthful!” When Jean Rae Baxter began writing, her plan was to write one book, not a trilogy. The title of the first book is The Way Lies North (Ronsdale Press, 2007) and is the story of Loyalists driven from their homes in the Mohawk Valley which was then the Province of New York during the course of the American War of Independence. As well as telling the Loyalists’ story, Baxter weaves the role played by the Mohawks who helped them as well as the crisis faced by the Oneida First Nation, who made the mistake of helping the rebels.

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“I finished the book satisfied that I had done what I set out to do, and turned to other projects,” says the author. The mystery of Shakespeare’s lost play Cardenio had long fascinated Rae Baxter and so she turned her attention to writing a literary murder mystery, Looking for Cardenio (Seraphim Editions, 2008) and a number of short stories. Gradually, however, she came to realize that she had told only one third of the Loyalist story and two more books needed to be written. “What I thought was my “stand alone” novel was to become part one of a trilogy,” says Rae Baxter. The second novel would be about the native people having had written about them already as adjuncts of the white Loyalists. “This time I wanted to show what the issues were for them. This was their war, too. The historical background of Broken Trail (Ronsdale Press, 2011) is the First Nations’ struggle for their own survival,” says the author. The third novel Freedom Bound (Ronsdale Press, 2012) includes the story of the Black Loyalists, holders of the General Birch certificate that guaranteed their freedom for helping the British military. “Obviously, Canadian history is of great interest to me—so much so that I am constantly in danger of being caught up in the facts behind the fiction,” says the author. “My writing sometimes feels like a balancing act as I create fictitious characters to drive the plot while maintaining historical accuracy with regard to historical figures, as well as places and events.” All are invited to hear Jean Rae Baxter reveal how she so convincingly blends historical facts of Loyalist history with fascinating fiction at the Picton branch library on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.

Bridge club hosts sanctioned game After 40 years of duplicate bridge in Picton, the County Duplicate Bridge Club held its first ACBL sanctioned game last week. Betty Bishop and Myrna Kidnew took first place in A flight, while Paul and Jo Anne Thurston placed second. In B flight, Bob and

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Joan Aurnell placed first and Gay Halpenny and Cathy Deuber were close behind at second. Games are scheduled for each Wednesday at 7 p.m. For information, call Mike Finnegan at 613-475-1097. -Staff

During the week of Thanksgiving, Picton Sobeys customers were able to donate $2 to Hospice Prince Edward to support its home visiting program. Here, store owner Jamie Yeo (centre) presents a cheque for the $1,116 raised in the store to Hospice volunteers (from left) Angela Palmer, Margaret Stoddard, Madeline Mulkeen, and Kathy Cobb.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Another fine display of support for local hospital

Once again the residents of Prince Edward County have shown their passion for their local hospital (PECMH) by donating $750,000 to the PECMH Foundation over the last year. These funds will be directed to digital mammography and a new ultrasound machine that provides more superior images than the previous machine. Both of these machines are already in use. Approximately18 months ago QHC had a strategic planning survey as well as staff and community meetings. At that time both Belleville and Trenton hospitals had recently acquired digital mammography machines. Some of us including hospital staff asked CEO Mary Clare Egberts to give

the county residents an opportunity to raise funds for such a machine at PECMH. To her credit and the QHC’s board’s credit, they gave the foundation permission to start fundraising. This decision was extremely advantageous to county residents as public transportation from the county to Belleville and Trenton is somewhat limited. The PECMH Foundation has done a stellar job in managing to raise the $750,000 in one year. That is due to the fact that over 700 donors have made generous donations. One-third or $250,000 of that amount was raised by our local PECMH Auxiliary. This is a group of approximately 200 volunteers who work tirelessly to raise funds for

their local community hospital. Perhaps if you have two or more hours to spare a month you may want to think about joining the auxiliary to help fund much needed equipment for your local community hospital. Keep in mind that the Ministry of Health will provide funds for the maintenance of equipment but will not fund the purchase. That is why it is so important to support our local hospital Foundation so that we may have state of the art equipment as close to home as possible. A well as having their mammograms as close to home as possible residents can feel reasonably comfortable knowing that their exam is being performed by a local well trained technologist

(Meghan) and a PECMH Auxiliary volunteer helping with patient flow. Also, now there is a Radiologist at PECMH on a daily basis. QHC also has a Breast Assessment Centre at Trenton Memorial Hospital if special views or ultrasound are required.. If you would like to compare the difference between the old analog mammograms and the new digital mammograms, go to Countylive.ca, click on blog and then go to Fran Renoy. The difference is quite striking. The residents of Prince Edward County can give themselves a pat on the back for once again coming to the aid of their local hospital. Fran Renoy Picton

Omnibus bills smack of dictatorial governance

What has our democratic system come to when both federal and provincial governments ram through legislation in their ‘omnibus’ budget bills? It seems that if a law is not convenient for the government of the day (and their corporate allies/interests), it is now considered acceptable to eliminate that piece of legislation without all elected representatives having sufficient time and resources to research and debate the

issue. Surely this smacks of dictatorial modes of governing. Laws are put in place to protect both our environment and us. They must be respected by the government of the day. When will Canadian citizens stand up and defend the basis of civilized society – due democratic process? I am shocked and distressed to see this ‘eliminate any inconvenient legislation’ technique being applied by

both ‘Conservatives’ (not progressive) and Liberals, and at two levels of government. It makes me embarrassed to be a Canadian, and even more distrustful of our governing system. Who is really in charge of our country? Would we not function more fairly and effectively if we followed the lead of virtually the entire world (other than North America) and devised a made-in-Canada fair voting system? Can hun-

dreds of countries be so wrong in the way they elect their governments? How can we regain a government by and for the people, with consideration and protection for the environment that our children and grandchildren will inherit? We must speak up for the land, water, air and all species that cannot speak for themselves. Molly Mulloy RR7 Belleville

Could spending on new equipment be trojan horse?

I am a conspiracy theorist. When something doesn't seem right or doesn't make sense, I take notice. How much sense does a new hospital make after renovations have been done? If a new building has been in the works why did they waste good money that could have been better spent? Is this not the very same hospital they

tried to wrestle ownership of from the people of the county in an effort to close it? Is this not the very same hospital they keep chipping away at taking beds and resources from? Picton hospital is a shadow of what it once was owing to what would seem to be a desire by the powers that be to centralize every-

thing in Belleville. Will a new hospital be still owned by the county or will this be out of any of our input? If it is out of our hands, what's to say they will not shut the doors and move it as they wanted to to Belleville? Oh the government would'nt waste money like that you say, but let's not forget the power plants

they backed out on costing the taxpayers all that money not that long ago. We all like the idea of shiny new things, but let's not forget the trojan horse. A new shiny gift that bit a city and maybe in this case a town in the butt. Jamie Hanna Wellington

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Public board very close with deficit projection Insurance premiums drop due to reduced exposure Jason Parks

Staff writer

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) officially closed the books on the 20112012 fiscal year at their monthly board meeting north of Belleville on Monday night. Meeting at Harmony Public School, a financial statement and auditor's report submitted by superintendent of business services David Rutherford revealed to the board was almost exact in their prediction of a slight budget gap. According to the report, the board ended the year with a shortfall of $910,457 as compared to a forecasted $873,507 and Rutherford was happy to see the numbers so close. “That's very close to the projected deficit that was expected when the board set the budget in the spring of 2011 and considering our budget is almost $193 million, coming within $40,000 is a great result,” Rutherford told trustees. The report reflected a half dozen new school builds and major renovation projects as well as the ramp up of full day kindergarten. In other financial news, the school board saw its insurance premiums drop by 11.3 per cent going forward, a savings of over $200,000.

Rutherford said there were several reasons for the drop. “The key component is exposure,” Rutherford said. “We have less buildings and less students so out exposure is less. We talk about all the negatives of declining enrollment but one positive is with less staff and less students, our risk is less and that's reflective in the drop.” Another factor is the Board has not had a major claim in the past five years, he added.

BOARD SEEKS NEW TESTING METHOD

The board submitted a letter to Education Quality Assurance Ontario advocating for a new method of testing when it comes to the annual Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. Currently, there is one test for all pathways and the board would like to see a methodology where there would be separate tests at the academic and applied learning levels. Currently, the Grade 9 EQAO mathematics test is separated into pathways. In addition to the modifications to the universal literacy assessment, the board is calling for students to have the ability to take the OSSL course prior to taking the test. Current guidelines call for students to partake in the course only after they have

been unsuccessful taking the OSSL Test and trustees believe this course is backwards. “Trustees feel that students shouldn't have to fail before succeeding,” HPEDSB education director Rob McGall said.

INPUT WELCOMED

The HPEDSB will be hosting a series of five meetings in the board's catchment area in the spring calling for public input. As part of its Achievement in Motion for Student Success System Plan, the board will host the series in various location in March in an effort to engage parents/guardians in the development of school board priorities. It's expected stakeholders would have an opportunity to meet area trustees, superintendents and the director of education as well as have a voice in school board planning by 1) learning about the 2012-13 district priorities, 2) provide input on the 2013-14 priorities, and comment as to whether the board is on the right track in addition to what it should start doing, stop doing and continue doing. The local meeting in Prince Edward County is proposed to take place Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at PECI.

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SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email whattamfh@sympatico.ca or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon. WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. Nov 25 @ 2pm ARTHUR CHRISTMAS. PICTON FIREFIGHTERS CHRISTMAS TREE SALES - $40 each (any size). Available at the Picton Fire Hall corner of King & Ross Streets Picton. Supporting local charities. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – For the week of Nov 7 to Nov 13. A.Swallow, R.Rorabeck, M.Callow, R&S.Pringle, C.Steenburgh & R.Burley. PE COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS – November events are available online at www.communitycarefor seniors.org & information can be obtained by calling 4767493. PE MS SOCIETY – Selling Christmas cakes 900g twin pk-$12. /Scottish shortbread 380g-$7. /Plum pudding 675g$8. A limited supply of Mixed nuts-380g(no peanuts)$12./French truffles 100g-$4.25. To order call 4762427. SALVATION ARMY – Will be accepting applications for Christmas Assistance from Nov 14 – Dec 6. Please come to the church with ID & income/expense information Tues – Thurs 9am – 12noon. Also accepting calls to register for The Children’s Christmas Party. Call 476-3159. GLENWOOD CEMETERY – Christmas Wreath & Basket Sale. Order your Wreaths & Baskets. Call Libby at 4760096. Pickup date is Nov 24 10am to 1pm at Glenwood Chapel, 47 Ferguson St.Picton. Cookies & hot cider available. SATURDAY PLAYGROUPS – At PE Child Care Services, 10 McFarland Court Picton 10am till noon. Nov 10 – Let’s Remember, Nov 17 – Making bird feeders & Nov 24 – Bring your favorite story book to share. Theme related craft. Snack provided. Call 476-8142. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What Not Shop NEW hours starting Nov 22. Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 2-4pm & Saturdays 1012noon. Selling clothes, boots, bedding & household items. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What Not Shop NEW hours starting Nov 22. Tuesdays 9-11am, Thursdays 2-4pm & Saturdays 1012noon. Selling clothes, boots, bedding & household items. PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit/veggies/cereals/kraft dinner/cookies/juice crystals/peanut butter/tuna. Donations to the newly established Pet Food Bank also appreciated. TOPS 4918 - 7pm - Every Wed night St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. Information-Gena 399-3461. CONSECON LEGION – New Year’s Supper & Dance. Tickets now on sale. 60 seats available. Call the Legion to book 392-7433. ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets every Wed morning at Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women.

NOV 22 – ATHOL/SOUTH MARYSBURGH SCHOOL COUNCIL – Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-6:30pm at the Cherry Valley United Church Hall. $6/person or $20/family of 4. Children under 3 eat for free. Donations to the Picton Food Bank are being collected as well. NOV 23 – BLOOMFIELD NIGHTIME SANTA CLAUS PARADE – Road closes at 6pm & the parade begins at 6:30pm. Food & entertainment available before the parade. For floats or information call Paul at 393-5021 or Barry at 393-5783. NOV 23 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – At Bloomfield United Church from 3-8pm. One-of-a-kind crafts & collectibles. NOV 23 – ALATEEN – Meets Fri(s) 7:30pm St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. Age 12-19. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? NOV 23/24 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “Tuesdays With Morrie” 8pm at Mt. Tabor Playhouse, Milford 2179 Cty Rd 17. Advance tickets $14 at Kelly’s 197 Main St. Picton & the Gazette office. $16 at the door if available. In Wellington at Side Street Gallery, online at Countytix.ca, by phone Lynn 476-5925. Details at www.pecommtheatre.ca. NOV 24 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – At Bloomfield United Church from 9am-4pm. One-of-akind crafts & collectibles. NOV 24 – SATURDAY PLAYGROUPS – At PE Child Care Services, 10 McFarland Court, Picton, 10am til noon. Bring your favorite story book to share. Theme related crafts, circle time & snack provided. Call 476-8142. www.pechildcareservices.ca. NOV 24 – SLOW FOOD THE COUNTY – Slow & Sinful Fundraising Gala at Highline Hall at the Essroc Centre. There will be live & silent auctions of meals, art, wines & other items. Tickets at www.slowfoodthecounty.ca. $75per. NOV 24 – WESLEY ACRES – Invites you to “A Living Room Christmas” 6pm Roast Beef Dinner & Concert. 1391 Wesley Acres Rd. Bloomfield. $20pp. Call the office 3933159 to purchase tickets. NOV 24 – SLOW FOOD THE COUNTY – Slow & Sinful Fundraising Gala at Highline Hall at the Essroc Centre. There will be live & silent auctions of meals, art, wines & other items. Tickets at www.slowfoodthecounty.ca. $75per. NOV 25 – WHATTAM’S FREE FAMILY MOVIE – 2pm at the Regent Theatre “Arthur Christmas”. NOV 25 – PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “ A one-act play for a Sunday matinee” – “2 Across”, a romantic comedy by Jerry Mayer. 2pm. All seats $10 at the door. Mt. Tabor Playhouse, Milford 2179 Cty Rd 17. To arrange advance tickets Lynn 476-5925. www.pecommtheatre.ca NOV 25 – CONSECON LEGION CABBAGE ROLL SUPPER – Begins at 4pm. Cost is $10/person. NOV 26 – OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets at 9:30am at 5 James Ave. Picton (off Lake St.) Everyone affected with a weight problem is welcome. Information call 476-0351 or 476-3949. NOV 26 – AL-ANON – Meets Mon(s) 7:30pm Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. Affected by someone’s drinking? NOV 27 – NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS – Meets Tues(s) 7pm Picton Hospital Boardroom. 1-888-811-3887 Problem with drugs? NOV 27 – AL-ANON – Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? NOV 27 – PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets at 7pm in the Bloomfield Town Hall. Pamela Stagg: How plants adapt to the Arctic. NOV 28 – LOAVES & FISHES LUNCHEON – At the

Salvation Army at 12 noon. All welcome. NOV 28 – PEC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ‘S AGM – 6pm at the Picton Town Hall. Pot luck dinner, elections & music by piano man Jim Delaney. Info at www.pechorticultural.org. NOV 28 – SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – At Picton United Church 11:30am – 1pm. Home-made soup & Sandwiches, cookies & beverage $7/person. Takeout available-call 476-6050. Proceeds to church outreach programs. NOV 28 – WELLINGTON CHRISTMAS SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – At the Wellington Town Hall at 12 noon. $10./person. Reserve a place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to shut –in seniors who live near Wellington. If you wish to have a takeout meal please advise when you register. NOV 29 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? NOV 30 – ALATEEN – Meets Fri(s) 7:30pm St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. Age 12-19. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? NOV 30 – BELIEVING IN YOUTH – ROC Fundraising Dinner at the PE Community Centre. Holiday Buffet Dinner with live music & live auction. Tickets $25. Available at Books & Co. or call 968-0802. A benefit to support youth programs in PEC. Guest Host, Jeanette Arsenault, Live Music with Gavin Massey & Live Auction with Manson & Lori Slik. NOV 30 – 35th ANNIVERSARY PARTY FOR PE COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS – There is an Anniversary party at 1:30pm at the Regent Theatre in Picton. Comedian, Deborah Kimmett will make people laugh with her wit & wisdom. Everyone is welcome & admission is free. Call the Community Care office at 476-7493 to sign up. NOV 30/DEC 1 & 2 – COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES – At Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake. Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm. Sunday 10am-2pm. Silent auction, bucket draw, Second Time Around Shop boutique, bake sale & musical entertainment. Free admission. Sponsored by the PEC Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with all proceeds going to support healthcare needs in our community. DEC 1 – FRIENDSHIP UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION – Dessert & beverage 6:30pm & the auction begins at 7pm. Admission – items for the food bank. Baked goods, crafts & gift ideas. NOV 30 – 35th ANNIVERSARY PARTY FOR PE COMMUNITY CARE FOR SENIORS – There is an Anniversary party at 1:30pm at the Regent Theatre in Picton. Comedian, Deborah Kimmett will make people laugh with her wit & wisdom. Everyone is welcome & admission is free. Call the Community Care office at 476-7493 to sign up. DEC 1 – ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – Christmas Tea & Bake Sale in the Parish Hall from 11:30am-3pm. White elephant table & draws. Cost $5. Information 399-3082. DEC 1 – A COUNTY CHRISTMAS – A Christmas Carnival brought to you by the Picton BIA & Emmanuel Baptist Church. A three part Christmas Festival in downtown Picton. “Downtown Christmas Carnival” (Picton Main St.) 3:30 – 6:30pm.” Walk-Thru Nativity Story” 3:30 – 6:30pm. Free (donations welcome). Live animals will be accompanied by actors & narrators of different parts of the nativity story.”Celebration of Christmas Concert” 6:30pm. Free (donations welcome) Concert features the County Kidz Choir & the Emmanuel Band. DEC 1 – SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Crafts For Christmas Sale 10am-4pm at the Salvation Army, corner of Queen & Elizabeth St. Picton. Cost is $2. DEC 1/2 – A CHRISTMAS PAST AT MACAULEY HERITAGE PARK – A charming 1850’s Christmas at 2335 Church St. Picton. Dec 1 House Tours 11am–3pm $5/person. Dec 2 House Tours 4pm–7pm $5/person. 7pm Celtic & Folk Trio “Seventh Town” at the Church. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door. For details 476-3833 or www.museums@pecounty.on.ca. DEC 2 – ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE – At Picton United Church 7pm. Procession of Carols at 6:45pm. Come out & hear local choirs & join in singing your favorite carols. DEC 3 – PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – Will hold their “Annual Meeting” at 7pm at the C.A.S. Building at 16 Macsteven Dr. Picton. Time permitting a General Meeting will follow. All welcome. Info 476-6154. DEC 5 – PE FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTRE – Free “Aqua Boot Camp” class at 6:45pm. DEC 5 – CCSAGE – County Coalition for Safe & Appropriate Green Energy - Sponsored free public presentation 7pm at Waring Hall by Ben Lansink on “HOW WIND TURBINES AFFECT PROPERTY VALUES.” DEC 5 – WHMIS/FIRE SAFETY TRAINING – At Career Edge in Picton (141 Main St) 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Call 476-6456 for more information or to register. DEC 7 – ST. ANDREW’S PICTON – At 11am hosts an hour for contemplation featuring music by Sara Barrett Harris & photography by Phil Norton. DEC 8 – SALVATION ARMY TRUCKLOAD OF TOYS – At the Canadian Tire parking lot. Collecting new toys to be distributed over the Christmas Season. Help stuff the truck! DEC 8 – PE TRAIL RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB – Is offering a Young Driver Training Course to acquire a snowmobile operator’s license. Students must be between 12 & 15 years old. Fee is $40 per student & lunch is provided. This is an OFSC & MTO approved event. Call Dave at 476-7299 to pre-register. DEC 9 – PEC CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR – Self guided tour from 1-6pm. Tickets $20.ea are available at Books & Co. and at Royal LePage Main St. Picton. Beautiful old & new homes decorated for the holidays. DEC 11 – FRIENDS OF SANDBANKS PARK – Annual General Meeting 5pm at Maple Rest Heritage House in the park. Please RSVP to 476-1509. Dec 11 – SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 LUNCH & MEETING – Demorestville Friendship Church Hall at 12 noon. $9. All Welcome. No plates needed. Phone Peggy by Monday at 476-3755 DEC 12 – SMART SERVE ONTARIO – At Career Edge Picton (141 Main St.) from 1-4pm. Fee is $30. Call 4766456 for more information or to register. DEC 13/20 – ST. 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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Picton Legion Ladies Auxiliary gets into season’s spirit at craft show Money spent at sale supports community projects Chad Ibbotson

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The mood was festive on Saturday as the Picton Legion Ladies Auxiliary invited the public to peruse some local baked goods and crafts. The annual Christmas craft show and sale took place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Picton Legion. Auxiliary member and organizer Linda Lyons said all money raised through the fundraiser goes back into the community through the auxiliary’s initiatives. “We support the girls hockey team and we support air cadets so it all goes back into youth in the community,” she said. “All of our funds go to different organizations.” She said the event is very

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Proponents will be required to meet with council, notify neighbouring residents of intentions for development

Committee votes to accept prerequisites for FIT projects within county Chad Ibbotson

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Committee of the whole approved several prerequisites on Thursday which could ultimately decide which future projects receive a council support motion under the new Feed-In Tariff (FIT) priority points system for contract applications. After a lengthy discussion the committee passed a motion which, if passed by council, will direct staff to develop an application form that must be completed by each renewable energy project requesting a motion of support from council. The motion would also put in place a $500 fee for any application for a council renewable energy project support motion. In order to get the two points council is able to award under FIT's priority points system, developers must meet a number of prerequisites. A report presented to committee of the whole outlines prerequisites for each renewable energy type as well as a set of general prerequisites that all projects must meet. The first general prerequisite, which would begin the process, calls for developers to make a deputation to council. The second calls for the developer to meet any site specific prerequisites identified by council at that meeting. The third calls for developers, at their expense, to notify residents within 400 metres of the project and to post the project. Each of the first three prerequisites were added at Thursday's meeting as councillors wanted to ensure public and council input to projects. Sophiasburgh councillor Terry Shortt lead the charge in this regard. Shortt said giving projects a generic council support motion without requiring developers to come to council first would all but eliminate the public's ability to comment on the projects. Under the new FIT rules council is allowed to develop a generic motion of support. Staff would ensure that projects meet council-determined prerequisites before issuing a generic council support motion, but projects that meet the prerequisites would not have been required to come to council. “It's council that's going to be awarding these two points,” Shortt said. “To

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submit a traffic management plan and must provide a report that identifies any potential impact on the county's economy and mitigation measures. Roof-top solar projects larger that 500 kW would require a traffic management plan. As for wind, projects 50-500 kW with sound impact less than 102 dbA require a ground water impact study, are required to enter into an agreement that sets aside a credit of $200,000 per turbine for decommissioning and says projects must not be located in an important bird area. Wind projects greater than 500kW with a sound impact greater than 102 dbA must meet those requirements and must have a traffic management plan, submit a report that identifies and mitigates impact on the county's economy and must not be located

within two kilometres of a noise receptor. There are also several prerequisites for bioenergy projects. In addition, the committee voted to refer a pair of prerequisites back to staff for more input. Those included mandatory annual payments from developers to the municipality in the amount of $7.50 per kilowatt plus profit sharing based on four per cent of output and a provision that would have all green projects develop a decommissioning plan. Councillor Barry Turpin argued these provisions were introduced during debate about industrial wind turbines and didn't apply to small solar projects. “Should we be putting a fee, a dollar on wine that goes into the wineries and then so much a tonne they may produce? Or so much per wine bottle? We don't do that, it's ridiculous,” he

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Some feel changes unfairly target construction industry, while not impacting other noise producers

Councillors decide against making changes to County’s noise control bylaw Chad IbbOTSOn

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After a short discussion at their committee-of-thewhole meeting last week, councillors decided not to make any further changes to the municipality's noise bylaw. The bylaw was once again on councillors' table after councillor Kevin Gale raised the issue of heavy

construction noise early in the morning on weekends. Gale said he had received several complaints due to hoe rams rattling homes as early as 7 a.m. for a large solar project in Sophiasburgh. The issue was sent to staff for a report and recommendation. What came back on Thursday was a provision which would restrict the use of heavy con-

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struction equipment prior to 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays with heavy construction meaning any construction involving the use of dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, hoe rams, bulldozers, graders, cranes, grinders or any other road building equipment. Gale said he was disappointed councillors didn't support the change. He said when the noise bylaw initially came up for review last year a similar provision was included in one of the first drafts, but was removed by council.

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“Basically we're asking for a clause that negates two hours,” he said. “… I don't think it's a big deal to say on Saturday and Sunday instead of seven o'clock we start at nine o'clock. I don't think we're disrupting the bylaw that much.” Gale said the affect on construction would be minimal as it would only eliminate two hours on Saturday and Sunday. “It's not even so much the noise as when they're doing the how ramming it's shaking the ground for that whole period of time,” he

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Councillors discuss whether composition should be decided by referendum

DEBATE, from page 1

“In my view, the process doesn't end until it's back here at council. The consultant reports back in February the results of that consultation,” she said. Campbell indicated her view of the recommended motion, which she brought forward for a vote, was that council would make the ultimate decision on what, if anything, happens with the consultation data. Under that interpretation, council could enact a bylaw to change boundaries leading up to that election, or it could put referendum questions directly to the public, either as part of the 2014 election or on a separate date. The idea of who would ultimately make that decision appeared to cause a split among councillors, with some saying council shouldn’t make the decision and others saying that it should. Sophiasburgh’s Terry Shortt, a critic of the last referendum question, which he said the public did not receive enough information about, said he feels the question should be put directly to the people. “It isn't a dictatorship. We don't have the right to tell them how they should be governed,” he said. “The public has to answer this, it is about their governance.” Shortt said if the public was given a clear understanding of the options and what they mean to people, he would support the question going to a ballot. He added that would likely develop a better conclusion than bringing the issue back to the council table for a decision. “If it comes back here, you’re probably going to be looking at another 8-8 vote and a stalemate,” he said. Athol’s Jamie Forrester agreed that going to the public would make sense, if there were clear options presented. “If we take time to put forward two-to-three options that really make sense and really explain it, I’d be more than happy to take those options to a ballot,” he said. Mayor Peter Mertens said the trick in doing so is that a referendum question only allows for a yes-no answer and it only allows a single question to be asked — a reason the previous council struggled to find wording for its referendum to start the process. Forrester suggested, then, that maybe council had to use its own resources including the public consultation to come up with one clear alternative and then bring that alternative to the table. Some councillors, however, felt it should be their job to decide how to proceed following review. “If we can narrow it to two or three things, then it is up to us to decide, “said Bloomfield’s Barry Turpin. “If it’s a contentious issue, I’d have to think the council chambers would be filled or we’d have to look at finding another venue.” Hillier’s Alec Lunn agreed, noting that he doesn’t like the notion of governance by referendum, given all the councillors were voted in to serve. “We have to govern and

make decisions,” he said. “Let’s look at the models, decide 1-3 on our own and decide what makes sense.” Through some wordsmithing and amendments to the motion, councillors managed to find a compromise that would see a facilitator hired by council to undertake the review with terms of reference to be set upon hiring. Leskie was asked whether council’s request for a consultant would attract enough interest without more detailed terms of reference to start, and she indicated it should. “Municipalities frequently study these issues and there are likely five or six in the province going on at any time,” she said, adding she knows of some consultants who specialize in this area of expertise. Leskie said many would likely take the direction as an opportunity for them to shape the consultation. “They’ll likely tell you these are the components and this is what it is going to cost you,” she said. Marisett was in favour of that sort of arrangement, saying that it reminded him of an RFP proposal. “That sounds like a good idea to me,” he said, adding that council needs to meet with a potential facilitator to discuss the problem and discuss possible solution to put forward. Shortt added that a facilitator who deals with public consultations on issues like ward boundaries regularly should be able to tell councillors what the best strategy is and how much information needs to be put before the public. Some of the methodology for that public consultation could involve activities like direct mailings to county households or public meetings. He said that should save council an onerous task since not all councillors are looking for the same thing, and ultimately, he said they shouldn’t be leading the public down one set path either, particularly since the

consultation may not bring in a representative sample of people’s beliefs. Shortt said it is possible the County could be making a decision based on the input of about 50-100 of the 22,000 eligible voters. Once council decided to hire a facilitator, there was some debate about the timeline of the process and whether it could be carried out by the 2014 election. Some said that may be an unrealistic timeline to arrive at a solution, particularly since Leskie advised councillors that April 23, 2013 is the date they should pass a bylaw to make changes leading up to the ballot and have time to go through any appeal process — and there appears to be talk that however council decides to proceed, someone may challenge their actions to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). No motions passed supporting a timeline, so that will be at the discretion of council and the facilitator to create one when they meet for discussion. Some councillors felt they should talk about options they’d like to see put on the table to discuss moving forward, however, the meeting adjourned without further discussion on that topic. Hallowell’s Keith MacDonald said he felt councillors could likely map out some solutions that afternoon as he stated he’d already given some thought to what changes could be made while maintaining historical boundaries. He also wondered aloud if some councillors were dragging their feet and hoping the process wouldn’t take place in time to effect change. “I think we should be spending some time coming up with options and pros and cons so that we have something to go out to the public,” he said. Forrester indicated he wished council could deal with the boundary issues the old fashioned way by putting up some big maps

public present — one of them a working member of the press. Ameliasburgh’s Dianne O’Brien said that she hadn’t heard the topic brought up at previous town hall meetings and she wonders if the current representation is really seen as a major issue facing the County. “I honestly think we should forget the entire process,” she said. “It’s a waste of taxpayers’ money. We’d be better off looking at

inside the chambers at Shire Hall, having a visual on where the population is and the political lines are drawn, and finding out if there is common ground. Some councillors, however, felt that council redistribution might not even be an avenue the public really wants to see its elected officials get involved with at all. At Monday’s special council meeting, there were only two members of the

other issues.” Councillors were told there was $120,000 put aside in the 2012 budget on the anticipation that someone may challenge the County with respect to council size and ward boundaries. Leskie said that money could likely be accessed to offset the costs of the consultation process. Leskie indicated she’d search for potential consultants who might be interested in the project.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Comedian Deb Kimmett to headline Community Care’s 35th anniversary event

Thirty-five years for an organization is a long time. The more important thing, though, is what’s been done during those years. Community Care is celebrating 35 years of helping seniors live at home by holding an event on Friday, Nov. 30. At 1:30pm the doors will open at the Regent Theatre in Picton where we’ll enjoy the comedy of Deborah Kimmett, One Funny Lady. This is how she’s described: “whether on the page or on the stage Deborah Kimmett is one funny lady. This witty and wise woman has been using humour to open minds and heal hearts for over 30 years. A Second City veteran, a regular performer on CBC's radio and television show The Debaters, and sought after motivator on the speaker circuit she engages her audiences with stories and killer humor that ignite,

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inspire and energizes. Side effects may include getting your sense of humour back.” The event will also serve as an opportunity to launch a series of three new videos on volunteer recruitment. Targeting new retirees to Prince Edward County, and youth, these videos show,

in less than 3 minutes, the contribution that volunteers make to help seniors live at home. An unknown author said “those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” Community Care has over 500 dedicated volunteers involved each year in delivering meals, driving seniors to medical appointments, visiting, serving food, helping with reception duties and working in the thrift shop. There’s so much to do, more volunteers are always welcome. At Community Care we’re not looking back, however. “If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” You are invited to learn more. Attend the Anniversary Celebration, check the website, send us an email, give us a call, or

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PETERBOROUGH - The St. Peter’s Saints guarded their tickets to OFSAA tight against the visiting PECI Panthers last Thursday. During the COSSA final, the Saints came out playing a stingy, tight man-to-man defence that frustrated the Panther offence early and all but shut it down late in a 3321 victory. Panthers coach Rob Garden said his team knew coming into the game they’d face that defensive effort, but they just couldn’t find ways to rise above it. “For some reason we got really intimidated by it early and they were able to dictate what we did on offence as opposed to us using our game plan to get successful,” he said. “That defence — really, we weren’t able to penetrate it and wen we did, we missed our lay-ups.” The Saints limited the Panthers to just two first quarter points. Though PECI battled back to trail 14-11 at halftime, they just couldn’t seem to step into another gear in front of a loud crowd of Saints supporters. Garden looked to the numbers of the game to illustrate the difference between the two clubs. He said, overall, his team shot just 24 per cent in the contest. During the second half, aside from eight of Courtney Wilson’s team-leading 11 points, only Melissa Paradis found the basket once. “(Wilson) stepped up today and we needed that but we needed other girls to contribute today and the defence stepped up and took us out of our rhythm,” Garden said. “We weren't able to get that secondary scoring. When that happens you can see the result.” By contrast, St. Peter had five different girls on the score sheet in the second half, though just one, captain Michelle Schevers, found the range consistently. She had 14 points, while her closes teammate Sadie Graham put up six points. Behind WIlson, Erin O’Brien and Paradis were the top Panther producers with four points each. Schevers took the game over in the fourth quarter as she hit five free throws that helped put the game out of reach and she never let up on her defensive coverage throughout the game. Saints coach Dyanne McDonald said that intensity spills over to some of the other girls on the team and

allows the Saints to play their type of basketball. “We're a running team. Our game plan tends to be we're going to run from the start. When we don't have the intensity, we run into problems ourselves,” she said. “The defence won the game early on. We stayed rock solid and steady.” Coming into Thursday’s competition, the Saints enjoyed a 13-1 record against schools in the Peterborough region. McDonald said she felt the Panthers provided the most challenging contest of any thus far this season. “They were the best team we've come across. They're really gritty, they didn't give up, they didn't give us anything, we had to work for what we got there,” she said. Still, that was little solace for a PECI team that had six Grade 12 players on the court and was hoping this year would be one of its best chances for making it to the provincial championships in many years. “That was a winnable game for us, we weren't outmatched — they're no slouch by any stretch of the imagination, but I think we were afraid of losing and mentally we weren’t there the full game,” Garden said The coach said it’s hard to compare the two silver medals the Panthers have won in the past three years, but noted a victory in the previous game would have been more of an upset win than Thursday’s game. “This one hurts,” he said. “This was the chance. I think we’ll have another good shot in a couple of years, but this was our best shot in a long time.” Much will depend on what happens with those last-year players — Wilson, Erin O’Brien, Emily Clark, Alyssa VanRossum, Sam Kuipers, Maggie Dorenberg, and Jess Palacious. Garden said though there has been some interest in keeping the team together and going on a tour next year, many of the girls have said they intend on graduating this summer. Earlier Thursday, the Panthers earned their path to the AAA final with a 38-17 win over a Lindsay Spartans team that had plenty of size, but couldn’t find the basket. The Panthers used their superior athleticism to take a 7-0 run off the start of the game and they led in each quarter of play. “We played right to the game plan,” said Garden.

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no Room to woRk St. Peter’s Saint Erin Corkery, right, doesn’t give Panther Emily Clark any room to move in the offensive zone Thursday as PECI’s Sam Kuipers (4) and St. Peter’s Abby Adair (23) follow the play.. The Panthers couldn’t close a three-point gap at half time as the Saints prevailed 33-21. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

“We knew they were going to be big and we had to use our skill.” Wilson again led the Panthers with 17 points. Clark had eight and VanRossum six. Defensively, the Panthers held the Spartans in check as not one Lindsay player scored more than four points. Despite the sting of the loss in the final, Garden said the Panthers still have much to be proud of given their top-three Bay of Quinte finish, strong tournament play, and efforts to continue building a lasting basketball culture at the school. “Those Grade 12s have given their lives over the past couple of years, four nights a week over three months,” he said. “It’s like family breaks up (at season’s end), but you ever lose that family.”

RunneRs up The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers choke back their emotion to congratulate the St. Peter’s Saints on defeating them in the COSSA final to earn an OFSAA berth. The game might have been the last for several Panthers. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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When it comes to playing in the Ontario Junior Hockey League's East Division, taking five out of a possible six points is a highly productive weekend in anyone's books. Still, in light of letting a point slip away to division leading Trenton at home on Friday night, you have to wonder if the Wellington Dukes head coach and general manager marty Abrams are a group that are of the “glass-half full” or “glass half-empty” persuasion? The Dukes (15-9-2) registered back-to-back road shutouts, blanking the Hurricanes in Newmarket 6-0 on Friday and whitewashing the Whitby Fury 4-0 on Sunday. Sandwiched in between those efforts was a 3-2 shootout loss to Trenton in which the Dukes had plenty of chances to break the game open in the second and were even afforded a

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The Prestige Construction Midget Kings enjoyed another great tournament performance over the weekend as they went 4-0 on their way to the finals of the Brian English Memorial in Elmvale. In Game 1 on Friday the Kings squeaked out a close 21 win over the Highland Storm. Tyler Philip scored from Scott McQuaid and Seth VanVlack early in the first period and that goal held until the Storm evened things up less than two minute into the final frame. With Brad Wells closing the door on Highland shooters, McQuaid was the hero as he tipped in a Riley Greer point blast in the final minute of the game to give the Kings the win. Later on Friday the Kings took on the Midland Centennials in game two and turned in a solid effort at both ends of the ice to earn a 3-0 win. Goalie Alex Ward got the shutout while Westin Ferguson, McQuaid and VanVlack did the scoring. Helpers went to Brad Reid, Jake Staley and VanVlack. On Saturday, the Kings faced off against the hometown Elmvale Coyotes in the final game of their roundrobin pool. Philip opened the Kings scoring less than two minutes into the first period on a feed from McQuaid. The Coyotes answered back soon after to tie it up but the Kings took back the lead when Ferguson notched the boys’ second goal from Dallas Hunter and Robert Stapley. With solid goaltending from Wells the Kings held on to the one-goal lead until the last minute of the game when Philip scored with some help from Ferguson and Bryce VanGrootheest to nail down the 3-1 win. The Kings finished first in their pool and faced the Shelburne Wolves in the semifinal game on Sunday morning. The teams were well matched and the goal tenders perfect as the game ended regulation time in a scoreless tie. The five-minute four-on-four overtime period solved nothing so it went to a shootout where VanVlack was the only player to score, giving the Kings the 1-0 win and earning second gooseegg of the weekend for Ward. The win set up the tournament final and rematch with the Highland Storm on Sunday afternoon. Neither team could score in the first period but at 4:36 of the second frame the Storm took the lead. Then the Kings got into penalty trouble and the Storm took advantage in the third period when they scored with the man-advantage to make it a 2-0 game. With just under two minutes to go in the contest, Ferguson scored on a feed from Vangrootheest and Staley to give the Kings life. But despite a Storm penalty and six-on-four power play for the Kings, they were unable to even things up before the final buzzer. Wells had another strong game in the Kings cage and ended the tournament with a 1.33 GAA. The Kings return to league play and their next home game is Saturday night at 7:00 PM in Picton when they host the Loyalist Jets. -Jason Parks, Staff

One line provides bulk of scoring as Dukes blank Newmarket 6-0

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“It looked like a typical road period when you are playing your third game of the weekend,” Abrams said. It was great to get out of it 0-0 and you need that great goaltending when you are on the road in that situation.” On Friday, Wellington and Trenton played almost as even as anyone possibly could, although Wellington had the prettiest goal of the game if that counts for anything. Heck, it might have been the prettiest goal that has been scored in the Essroc arena to date. With Wellington down 21 and under six minutes left, the Dukes worked a cross crease pass to perfection.

On the power play, Josh Gervais kept the puck in nicely at the Trenton blue line and found Campbell at the top of the circle on the far side with a slick pass. Campbell showed amazing timing and vision when he faked a shot, causing Hawks netminder Andrew Winsor and a sprawling Trenton to bite. Campbell then hit a streaking Delaurentis with a seeing-eye pass that the winger directed the the other way just in time to beat both Winsor and the Hawk defenders before he went cartwheeling over a prone Trenton player. To paraphrase Dickie Dunn, to see the Dukes string together that play, their red jerseys flashing against the

milky ice, was to see art in motion. “We've done quite well on cross crease plays in the past 10 games and that was a variation of it,” Abrams said of the goal. Unfortunately, that play was about the last thing the good collection of Wellington fans had to cheer about. The Dukes came up dry after Campbell was hauled down making his way to the Golden Hawk net and Trenton was able to kill off the four-on-three man advantage in the extra frame. In the shootout, Shawn Hulshof staked the visitors a to a 1-0 lead on the first shot of the shootout and Winsor blanked all three Duke shooters for the extra point.

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A night earlier, there was no need to a shootout as Wellington came out flying on all cylinders, hushing the Hurricanes in their home building 6-0. The troika of Delaurentis, Campbell and Gervais were simply unstoppable as the line scored the first four Wellington goals. Mike Soucier and Brian Bunnett added singles for Wellington in the late going of the second and the third, respectfully. That first period in Newmarket was as good a period as we have played all year,” Abrams said. The pace was high and it really set us off for the second and third.” If Wellington wants to keep up their torrid pace

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

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ANTIQUES

2 SHAW satellite receivers 1 HD, 1 standard with remotes, $60. Ph. 613-392-3640 or 148 Main St. Consecon.

PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE refinishing and restoration. Antiques bought and sold. Free pick-up and delivery. Butler Creek Antiques, Schoharie Rd. 613-476-1142.

205 70/15 set of four Michelin X Ice snow tires. Driven one winter $350. Over $600 new 613-399-2438.

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2 ULTRAMATIC adjustable beds plus remote control for each bed, good condtion, $50 each; Antique reclining chair and footstool, $60. Phone 613-476-4646 27" CRAFTSMAN Snow blower, 13.5hp automatic drive power steering, little used $950 613-476-4017.

A SINGING Christmas Tree; Wedding or diamond band, $1,500 for 1/2 price; Bicycles, ladies, mens, childrens; Hotpoint fridge, good condition, $50. 613-476-0280

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

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DIRECT & DISH Satellites. FREE receiver, over 60 movie channels, plus History, Military, Science, Discovery, Disney and many more. Call 10am-9pm 613-848-1049.

DRY FIREWOOD, cut split and delivered phone 613-476-2526. DRY SEASONED Firewood. Softwood $250/cord and hardwood $300/cord. Local delivery included. Call 613-399-3610 or 613-8476297 and leave message.

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

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FRESH CUT maple bodywood, cut 14-15" split & delivered, 2 cord loads, $500 613-393-5287.

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FIREWOOD, HARDWOOD, log lengths. 8 cord load, $1,100. Doug Storring, 613-393-5078

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SEASONED SOFT maple, cut, split, and delivered within 20km of Bloomfield, $240/cord. Limited quantity of Ash $300/cord. Call 613-393-3010 after 6pm.

SNOW TIRES for sale, P185/65 R15 on 4 bolt steel wheels. $100. Phone 613-393-5764

SNOWMOBILE SEATS repaired & replaced. ATV's, Truck & Loader Seats. Call Weldon 613-885-6871.

WHITE, VINYL, double hung, thermal pane windows. $50/window. More than 50 windows available. 33"x52"; 70"x52" and 22"x33" in obscure glass only. Can be viewed Mon to Fri., 7am4:30pm at 1296 Hamilton Rd, Trenton. 613-392-31004

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PETS

2 SPRING born kittens to give away plus $5 for a good home. Phone 613-393-2876

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CARS AND TRUCKS

2006 DODGE Grand Caravan, 4 bucket seats and bench, all back seats are "sto and go". New tires just on this month. Air conditioning. Excellent condition. Only 84,000 kms. Certified and e-tested. Asking $8,500 or best offer. Call 613-4762099 or 613-393-1732 AUTO PARTS, new and used, auto and truck parts, we buy scrap metals. cars and trucks wanted. 816 Goodyear Road, Napanee. Call Parts-A-Plenty Inc. 613-2422326 1-888-689-1795. Yes, we have tires. CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, we buy scrap metal, free pickup or you bring in. Dan 613-929-7572 or 800-8904075 ext 122 evenings.

BOATS & MOTORS

1962 18ft GREW Cruiser Lap Strake Mahogany interior. 4 cylinder 60hp, Volvo Penta inboard. 2nd owner (stored for 20 years). Excellent condition for restoration. $3,500 or best offer. Brad 613-373-2227

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL/RETAIL space, 500sq.ft. air conditioned on Main Street, Picton for $800/month including all utilities and parking. Available December 1. Call 613476-4085 or email bwybenga@rogers.com

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FOR RENT

1 BEDRM apartments available, 44 Main St. Picton. These units have been completely redone, new flooring, kitchen cupboards, bathroom fixtures & kitchen appliances. Also heavily insulated for sound. Units starting at $800 plus hydro, included in rent is heat, water, garbage and laundry. Please contact Jeff at jeffinpec@gmail.com 1 BEDROOM apartment, $825/ month all incl., 1 free parking spot, 47 King St, Picton, 1 block to downtown, non-smoking, clean, quiet. Brian, 613-240-5332, katiaandbrian@rogers.com 1 BEDROOM Apt. basement, fridge/stove, water included, first & last month $665 plus hydro 645-2157. 1 BEDROOM apartment, Bridge St., laundry, parking, references required $550mo., no dogs, 613476-9619.

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2 BEDROOM 2 bath, 2012-13 models natural gas heat, very economical utilities. Lawn cutting, snow removal & water included. Starting at $99,900 purchase or lease at $1095/mo Raspberry Fields, 100 Upper Lake St. 55+years community. 613-8851307 for details. 2 BEDROOM 2nd floor, and 2 bedroom third floor apartments available. $930 monthly includes utilities. First/last and references required. For more information call 613-476-7265 2 BEDROOM apartments available at our Lake Street complex. These units have garden doors accessing a patio area for your morning coffee. Units have an open concept living room, dining room, kitchen areas. Units have a 3 piece bath off master bedroom as well as a guest 3 piece bath. For furhter information contact 613-476-9860 during business hours. 2-1 BED apts. in adult building, 1st apt. over looks Tip of the Bay, with private entrance, storageroom, gas fireplace. 2nd apt large one bedroom with small 2nd bedroom or office and private balcony, both apts, include fridge, stove, washer/ dryer hookups, 2 car parking $750 mo. plus H & H. Reduced rent for person willing to do minor duties such as vacuuming, snow shovelling and grass cutting 613-771-3203.

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has available a private room with 2pc bath, all inclusive, parking.

Call Jean 613-476-6318

3 BEDROOM house, finished basement, rec room, office and extra bedroom, 2-car garage, 3km from Picton. Five appliances, nonsmokers, not pet friendly, $1200mo. plus oil heat and hydro, first/last/references 613-476-4021. 3 BEDROOM executive country home just minutes from Belleville, two 4 pce baths, open concept main floor, suitable for professionals, non-smokers, no pets. $1,800 plus hydro. 613-471-0497 3 BEDROOM semi-detached century home in Picton. $1,100 plus heat & hydro. Very charming and newly renovated. mypechome@gmail.com 3 BEDROOM House in Bloomfield newly renovated throughout, oil furnance, prefer no pets, non smoking, first/last/references required $1100+ utilities 613-756-5542. DECEMBER, 47 King Street, top floor, heat, water, parking included. $750 plus hydro. Non-smoker. Contact Brian 613-240-5332, katiaandbrian@rogers.com HEATED INDOOR storage, new secure building for cars, boats, etc. $100/month, $500/season. Bloomfield. 613-393-3890, 613-849-1977

KEEP HER TOASTIE!

Climate controlled winter storage for your second love. Safe secure pest free. We have a limited number of spaces available for your pride and joy at very reasonable rates. Linda @ denboerlinda@gmail.com or call 613-885-1375

OVERSIZED SINGLE car garage available to rent $100/month. 18 feet wide by 19 feet deep. Available immediately. Contact Brian, 613-240-5332 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS. Three furnished rooms available, 10 mins from Picton, sauna/hot tub, all inclusive $750-$900 monthly, no smk, no pets, available Nov.15-May1, 613-476-5444.

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 4:00pm

FOR RENT

SENIORS PLEASE 105 Bridge St

Bachelor Apartment available! Quiet area on the Bay Appliances, laundry Super on site

1-905-885-2350

SHORT TERM accommodations, beautiful furnished 1 & 2 bedroom units until May, one block away from downtown Picton, view at thefenix.ca or call 613-391-1441. WATERFRONT 2 BEDROOM apartment, Glenora Ferry, utilities/ laundry included, no pets/non-smk, ideal for single person, $850 613373-9368. WATERFRONT CENTURY 5 bedroom house, fully furnished, all appliances, wrap around deck, fieldstone fireplace, double car garage, tennis court. Available October 1, 7 month rental, utilities extra, Morrison Pt. Rd. by Cheese Factory, $1200 mo. 613-476-8102 leave message.

WANTED

6FT TRACTOR Scraper for 3 pth, weekends 613-476-2656. MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob 613-967-2118.

WANTED TO BUY

OLD FISHING Tackle wanted. Paying well for fishing lures in original boxes. Call Patrick, 613-398-7245

WILL Buy Scrap Vehicles Metals and Appliances

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

A DINNER PARTY? Booking Christmas Parties, Party Platters, hor d'oeuvres. Call Sheila Brushey Catering 613-393-5021. A FALL day is the time to get rid of unwanted trash, eavestroughs cleaned, yard work done, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul 613-393-5021.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

ABSOLUTE LAWN and Home Maintenance: snow removal, light construction: drywall, paint, trim, etc. Senior rates. 613-920-0681

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

We buy & sell

613-476-1621

CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117 or Jenny 613243-7204. EXPERIENCED HOUSE CLEANING. available every week, or one time, references available call Donna 613-471-1686. HANDYMAN WITH experience in framing, drywall, tile, hardwood & laminate floor, bathroom renonvation, painting, windows, doors. 613-438-1750 HOUSEKEEPING. One time clean or whatever you need 613-3931357. INDOOR/OUTDOOR Masonry, small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backings, pointing, basement repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick and block work. Call George 613-3932144 or 613-771-0141.

HELP WANTED

TIRED OF reading job postings where computer skills are needed and knowing your skills aren't enough to get the job? Want to improve your skills? Call Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613-476-1811. It's FREE! WANTED: MT.OLIVET Cemetery Board are accepting tenders for the lawn mowing and ground maintenance of the cemetery. For more information regarding requirements, please contact Lynn Cole, 613-476-5825 or Jerry Ryan, 613-476-5564

EDUCATION

IF YOU need upgrading, skills training, computers, or just want to talk about how to improve your situation, call Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613-476-1811. It's FREE!

HELP WANTED

•Ideal for Students & Seniors •Receive your own pay cheque! •Great exercise •Once a week delivery •Weekends Off

Call Janice 613-476-3082

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COMING EVENTS

BUSINESS SERVICES

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

RODGER ANDERSON

EXCAVATING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Annual Community Carol Service Sunday, December 2nd Picton United Church 7:00pm Procession of Carols - 6:45pm

Come out and hear local choirs and join us in singing your favourite carols. PRINCE EDWARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

PICTON FAIR ANNUAL MEETING

WILL BE HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2012 7:00 P.M. AT THE CHILDREN’S AID BUILDING 16 MACSTEVEN DR, PICTON FINANCIAL REPORT ELECTION OF DIRECTORS ELECTION OF OFFICERS

THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Time permitting a “Regular General Meeting” will immediately follow FOR MORE INFO CALL 613-476-6154 or E-mail - pictonfair@bell.net

AULTHOUSE CARPENTRY

Renovations - Additions Siding - Decks Painting - Floors Phone 613-393-2819 613-393-1196 Book for Spring!

CARDS OF THANKS

MEMORIAM

I would like to thank Prince Edward County Council for allowing 3 camels from Bowmanville Zoo to be a part of a live walk-through Nativity Scene on Ross Street, Saturday, December 1st. This would have been very disappointing to Emmanuel Baptist Church and the 40 actors participating in the Nativity Story. Thankfully Council has seen the value in recreating the historic birth of Christ 2012 years ago with live animals and not the blowup kind as was suggest at the meeting.

REMEMBERING

Re: A County Christmas

Thank you, Lloyd Crowe

The family of Carman Ingallinera would like to thank friends and relatives for their support over the last two years with cancer. To the Family Health Team, Hospice, Picton Legion and VON's for making his final months at home more comforatable. Special thanks to Dr. Seybold and Joscelyn Mathewman, and Dr. Tomiak of the Cancer Centre of KGH; to our Minister Rev. Kirby Breithaupt for his many visits at home and in hospital; thank you to everyone who came to the Chapel, the pallbearers, those who sent flowers, made donations, phone calls, sent cards and provided food at home and to those who visited him at home and in hospital; thank you to Whattam Funeral Home for making this time easier for us; thank you to Demorestville WI for a lovely lunch after the service. Everything was greatly appreciated by his family and was a comfort to us. Barbara and family

MEMORIAMS

SPECIAL NOTICES

BRICKWORKS restaurant (formerly Mike’s Diner)

NOVEMBER SPECIALS

Wednesdays NO TAX All Day Thursdays Buy One Regular priced Entree Get 2nd one 1/2 price

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

(equal or lesser value)

Sat. & Sun. 4-8pm 2 Can Dine for $25 Off Selected Menu

Inc. soup or salad, coffee & dessert

ALL SPECIALS EAT IN ONLY

613-393-0100

1705 County Rd 12 West Lake

A Christmas Past

Closing for the season Saturday Nov. 24. Saturday’s proceeds will be donated to the Picton Food Bank. Located at The Picton Canadian Tire Store ***********************

COMING EVENTS

COME OUT and try some Country Dancing with live music on Friday evening November 30, 7:30-9pm at the Town Hall (above Firehall), Picton. Lots of fun, good exercise and upbeat music. Partner not needed. Weekly classes held every Friday evening. Beginner dancers 78:30pm, experienced dancers 810pm. For more information call Sheila Keller, 613-393-2955

HERITAGE HALL

BUFFET DINNER

TURKEY & DRESSING Sunday, November 25th Serving 4pm - 7pm $10 per person

613-476-2342 166 County Rd 6 *No Reservations

Find yourself in a charming 1850’s Christmas! Macaulay Heritage Park 23-35 Church Street, Picton Saturday, December 1st: House Tours 11a.m. to 3p.m.

Sunday, December 2nd: House Tours 4p.m. to 7p.m. 7p.m. Celtic & Folk Trio “Seventh Town” at the Church

613-476-3833 or museums@pecounty.on.ca for details

KNIGHTS OF Columbus "Country Music Jamboree", December 1st, St. Gregory's School gym. Dinner 6pm, show 7pm. $12 for dinner & show. $6.00 for show only. Open microphone. 613-476-3902

bridge lessons beginners 6 week course Tuesdays 7-9pm

January 15th to February 19th 2013

$60.00 inTerMediATe 6 week course Thursdays 7-9pm

January 17th to February 21st 2013

$60.00

For further information please call

Ursula Cattelan 613-471-1216 Or email ursulacattelan@gmail.com

NEW YEARS Eve Dance music by Jennifer Brant and Mustang, Country music with some 50's & 60's Rock. December 31st, 8pm12:30am. Light lunch included, Orange Lodge Hall, York Rd, Tyendinaga Territory. $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance: Pat 613-396-2132. Jennifer 613-396-3308, Lenore 613476-7632

PERSONAL

If you know of anyone who served with CANADIAN KANGAROOS in World War II, would you please contact Dave at 613-471-1510.

LOST

LOST IN Picton area, gold band with dark green oval stone, sentimental value. REWARD. 613-4768975.

LOST AND FOUND

• Lady’s gold ring • Found at Maker’s Hand event - key on tag - glass case • Found at Picton Fair - pair sunglasses - pair subscription glasses • Found on Cty Rd 10 after Marathon -Windjacket & pair of socks

To claim come to

267 Main St. Picton

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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

HEDGES, In loving memory of husband and dad, Jim, who passed away on November 26, 1982. If memories keep us closer, we are never far apart. For you are always in our thoughts and always in our hearts. Loved and missed by wife Jean, and daughters Bonnie, Betty Ann and families. MILLER, In loving memory of our dear sister Margaret, who passed away November 21, 2005. It only takes a little space To write how much we miss you. But it will take the rest of our lives To forget the day we lost you. Always remembered by sisters Marjorie and Bernice.

Bobby Pennock Miss you and love you, Margaret and Bill

DEATHS

BROWN, Russell Bruce

At the Hallowell House Nursing Home on Saturday November 17, 2012, Bruce Brown, at the age of 56. Loved fiance of Penny Winter. Father of Jamie, Scott (Darcie), Tisha (Wilfred) and Kaitlynn (Frank), grandfather of Jaime Lea, Danielle, Nicki and Christopher and great grandfather of Curtis. Bruce rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton, 613-476-5571. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday November 21 at 10:30 am. The Reverend Fran Langlois officiated Interment Riverside Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations to the PECM Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). The family received friends on Wednesday morning from 9:30 am. until Service time. FUNERAL HOME

613-476-5571

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

DEVONSHIRE, George Arthur

February 17, 1923 – November 17, 2012

On the morning of Saturday November 17, George slipped away peacefully at his home in Belleville. He was predeceased by Phyllis, his loving wife of 64 years. George was a decorated WW2 veteran. George is survived by daughters, Anne Lofting, Carol Devonshire and Jill Devonshire; grandchildren, Andrew and Lisa Bell, Amy and Brendan Lofting, Erin and Lorin Crossman; great grandson, Kristof Peterson; and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Gathering of family and friends will be held at Whattam Funeral Home Chapel, 33 Main St., Picton, Ontario, on Friday November 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Hero Fund at www.herofund.ca or the Rotary Club of Picton or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation are gratefully accepted. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

DEATHS

BYFORD, Phyllis M.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dearest Mom at the H.J. McFarland Memorial Home on Wednesday November 14th, 2012 in her 89th year. Daughter of the late Arnold and Mildred (nee Carter) Wannamaker. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ronald D. Byford. Dear mother of Diane Alder (Keith) of Picton, Sharen Sheppard (Douglas) of Milford, Rudy Byford (Sharon), Richard Byford (Linda May), Chris Byford ( Shirley), Terry Byford (Linda), all of Picton, Rhonda Johnston (Daryl) of Belleville, Susan Brant (Richard) of Airdrie Alberta, Cindy Vincent Oberle (Joe) of Mildmay Ontario, and Drew Byford (Jennifer) of Picton. Dear sister of Betty Vestervelt (Cletus) of Picton, and Nancy Keegan (Bill) of Belleville. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Weldon, and by her brothers Cecil, Donald, and Arnold Wannamaker. Loved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In keeping with Phyllis’ wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends were invited to celebrate Phyllis’ life at the Demorestville United Church on Monday November 19th, 2012 at 1:00p.m. Donations to the Demorestville Friendship Church, the Alzheimer Society, or to the charity of choice would be appreciated. Arrangements in the care of Quinte Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. (613-962-7900)

COLE, Rita Anna

At the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, on Monday November 19, 2012 Rita Cole (nee Bourgeau), at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Cole. Loved mother of James (Rosemary) of Nepean and Anne (Jack) Lowery of Haley Station. Proud grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Robert and Dianne and the late Rolland and Georgette. A graveside service will take place in Cherry Valley Cemetery on Thursday November 22 at 11:30am. The Reverend Robert Jones officiating, followed by Interment. Arrangements entrusted to the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton 613-476-5571 www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

UNGAR, Bob

May 24, 1962 - November 19, 2012

Peacefully at home. Much loved Dad of Natasha Maracle. Loving friend and companion of Marie Dawson. Dear brother of Frank, Linda, Lisa, Leo and Terry. In respect of Bob's wishes there will be no funeral. A celebration of his life will take place around this birthday on May 24th weekend 2013, details will be posted then. Any donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. "Handyman and friend to all".

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DEATH

CANNINGS, Elizabeth Grace (Betty)

SYER, Douglas Edward

At Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Saturday November 17, 2012, Douglas Edward Syer of Picton, at the age of 69. Dear father of Jaqueline ‘J.J.’ Syer and her husband J.C. Morliere, and grandfather of Sophie, all of Picton. Dear brother of Barbara Fleming of Toronto and John of Peterborough. Fondly remembered by Jan Syer and Marty Martel and best friends Tiffany Rose and Lynda LeBreton. A Farewell to Doug will be held in the Waring Hall (Waring House) on Sunday November 25 from 2 to 5 pm. If desired, donations made to the PECM Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street West, Picton. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

October 10, 1929 - November 15, 2012 Betty Cannings (nee Jellicoe) passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital surrounded by family on November 15, 2012, at the age of 83. Formerly of Tower Road, Lake Kashwakamak and more recently of Belleville. Survived by loving husband of 37 years, Frank Cannings. Pre-deceased in March 1975 by husband Harold Stevens (Steve). Loved mother of Nancy (Earl) Munroe of Picton, Cathy (Dale) MacMillan of Oshawa, Mark (Joanie) Stevens of Addison, and Jennifer (Moe) Labelle of Belleville. Proud Grandma of Heather, Beth and Daniel, Lisa and Scott, Angela and Michael, and Jonathan and Rachel. Loving great grandma of Aidan and Libby Wallwork, Alice, Atherton and Gilbert Graham, Jackson, Ethan and Sawyer Wry, Piper and Paige MacMillan, John Thomas Simpson and Odessa and Alyssa Stevens. Survived by Jack and Dot Jellicoe, Art and Anne Jellicoe, and Peggie Wiggs and predeceased by brother Geoff Jellicoe and sister Freda Miller. Betty brought joy and happiness to all those who knew her. Her warm heart and thoughtful ways will never be forgotten. As requested a small private Celebration of Life will be held for family only. Special thanks go to the caring staff at KGH ICU who made her final moments more comfortable. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice can be made in Betty's memory.

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS THE PICTON MAIN STREET HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Macaulay Church, 35 Church St, Picton The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward invites you to attend a public meeting. At this meeting, the next steps in the implementation of the Heritage Conservation District for a portion of Picton Main Street will be discussed. Initiated by Council in 2011, the Plan and Design Guidelines are being prepared by ERA Architects Inc., who will be reviewing the outcome of the Picton Heritage Conservation Study, seeking input for the Design Guidelines, and explaining next steps for developing the Main Street Heritage Conservation District Plan. For additional information, please contact: Bernard Shalka, Planning Coordinator Engineering, Development and Works Commission Location: 280 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton Mailing Address: 332 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613-476-2148 x 351 or fax 613-476-5727 Email: bshalka@pecounty.on.ca Robert McAuley Commissioner of Engineering, Development and Works

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES H.J. MCFARLAND MEMORIAL HOME The H.J. McFarland Home is non-profit long term care facility located on the outskirts of Picton, Ontario in beautiful Prince Edward County. Our philosophy of care is one that recognizes the individuality of each resident and where all staff, family members and community partners are valued and respected for their contributions to resident care. Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below: Registered Nurse Registered Practical Nurse For further details on these positions, please visit our website: www.pecounty.on.ca/careers We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

The

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALES & BAzAARS

Sonrise Christian Academy

Picton Gazette would like to remind you to support our advertisers. Buy locally this Christmas Season for the prosperity of our community!

Christmas Craft Sale

at Salvation Army

corner of Queen & Elizabeth

Sat. Dec. 1 10am - 4pm

Contact Rachel if interested in putting in a table

613-476-5080

REMINDER NOTICE

Creation, Crafts & Collectibles

Bloomfield United Church Fri. Nov. 23 ~ 3-8pm Sat. Nov. 24 ~ 9am-4pm We have one-of-a-kind crafts and collectibles. Why not come and take a browse!

KENTWOOD PARK NURSING HOME

Annual Bazaar

2 Ontario St. Nov. 24th 2-3:30pm

Crafts, plants, handmade items, bake goods, silent auction & quilt draw * All proceeds to help support our residence council

PICTON WASTE DISPOSAL SITE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS

The Picton Waste Disposal Site will be closed on Wednesdays effective December 5th, 2012 pursuant to Council direction. All Prince Edward County Waste Sites will continue to remain open on Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm. The Picton Waste Disposal site will reopen on Wednesdays beginning in the Summer of 2013. For more information, please visit our website www.pecounty.on.ca or you may email publicworks@pecounty.on.ca or call (613) 476-2148.

DIE CAST TOYS AUCTION SALE PLUS SMALLS & FURNITURE Note day & date: –

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

at 1 P.M. AT SELBY HALL FEATURING: Elvis Bust; Die cast trucks, cars & banks Texaco - Canadian Tire - Hess - Home Hardware - Co-op, race cars, muscle cars, luxury cars, etc.. This is a very large collection in original boxes. Quantity of new gloves. Some other smalls, glass, etc. FURNITURE: 3 occasional chairs; leather recliner; chesterfield & chair as new; Duncan Phyffe table; secretary; set of 7 dining room chairs; farmer’s table & 2 chairs; coffee table; and other unknowns. Toys will sell at 1 p.m. An excellent time to get those Christmas gifts. 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 Watch www.lambertauctions.ca & Napanee Beaver for listing for January 1st sale

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

AT 10:00AM IDEAL SALE FOR HOBBY FARMER. RUSS AND MARLENE TROTTMAN, 263 TUBBS RD. OFF COUNTY RD. 4. Dodge 1/2 ton dump trailer; 4 wheel hay rake; 8 ft cultivator; 1200 gallon water tank; 65 Massey Ferguson high arch tractor with all new tires; John Deere manure spreader, triple beater; ATV utility trailer with Gator tires; 10ft cattle feeder; 2 mineral feeders; 6ft bushhog; new 17x8 hay wagon; 10ft self-locking headgate; numerous gate sizes; 1975 Chevy 3/4 ton dump truck; tractor chains for 8N Ford; two 70 gallon Rubbermaid water tanks; 42” Yardman riding mower, 1-year-old; Mennonite cart and harness for small pony, brand new; cattle oiler; homemade hay feeder; 1988 Chev 1/2 ton, runs good, body good. For more information contact RUSS at 613-476-8420 or 613-968-1256

BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS

ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR’S AUCTION Sunday, November 25th - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to include: Silver Plate, Crystal & Porcelain, Royal Doulton Figures & Toby Jugs, Collector’s Items. Collection of Antique Books Selling at 12:00. Large Collection of Oil Paintings, Prints & Watercolours to include “Airola”. Large Selection of Furniture to include: Oriental Carpets & Light Fixtures. Watch Web Site for Updates. Large Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser Looking for quality estates or single items for upcoming auctions www.brightonestateauctions.com 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm

662 Cty. Rd. #12 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre

The Thomas Kinkade Nativity collection, Thomas Kinkade Christmas village, Antique Canadian flyer sleigh, Antique hand woven stools, Antique 4 drawer pine dresser, Antique oak buffet, Antique glass including corn flower and cranberry, Antique baby carriage, Antique sessions mantle clock, Antique walnut washstand, Antique Beau front oak washstand, 6 gallon stone butter churn crock, Antique 5 shelve corner what not shelf, Vilas 4 drawer high boy and 6 drawer dressers, corner curio cabinet, oak dining table 6 chairs, buffet and hutch, Maple buffet and hutch with round pedestal table with 3 press back chairs, Antique porch rocking chair, coffee and end tables, Whirlpool washer and matching natural gas dryer, Crosby natural gas stove, Antique solid brass bed, antique spool bed, 27 inch TV, apartment size piano, quantity of salt and pepper shakers, old dolls and German made stuffed toys including Walt Disney stuffed toys(new), Bissell steam cleaner, quantity of silver tea service and other silver pieces, collection of old coins and paper money, Large quantity of hard cover books, Cds, VHS tapes, plus other small collectibles. All antiques and glass pieces in excellent condition. Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct home, farm, and commercial sales on site. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732.

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Heritage fridge, Kenmore 30” range, Bassett Furniture Co. oval dining table/2 leaves, 6 chairs & matching hutch, 1950’s era table, chairs & matching hutch, glass top kitchen table/ 2 chairs, coffee & end tables, queen size bed/ BS & M, chests of drawers, night tables, living room chairs, floor & table lamps, Setting for 12 of Royal Stafford “Berkley Rose” pattern, cranberry vases, Royal Winton cream & sugar, pinwheel crystal decanter, ice bucket & wine glasses, collector plates, limoges pieces, casseroles, vases, silver plate & numerous other smalls. Autos: 2005 Dodge Caravan with “stow’n go” feature and 147,000 kms. 1998 Honda Accord with 160,000 Kms. Both vehicles sell as is. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR FOR TIM & HELEN WILLIAMS, BELLEVILLE - ON SITE DIRECTIONS: Sale site is 255 Elmwood Drive, Belleville. In the case of bad weather this sale will be held inside. Featuring a nice offering of antique furniture, glass, china, collectibles & much more. Antique Hoosier cupboard with flower bin & enamel top baker’s work table, Antique walnut folding gate leg table, antique walnut smoker, 2 antique walnut magazine racks, antique wooden rocker, old wicker rocker, Antique bobsled in excellent condition, old sewing cabinet with drawers & single door, hall tree, set of 4 wooden chairs, brass & glass top coffee & end tables, chrome table, set of 2 rod back chairs, several chests of drawers, antique dolls cradle & crib, wooden drop leaf kitchen table, Antique treadle sewing machine, Cabinet model sewing machine, high chair, antique stereoscope in wooden box/ many cards, view master/slides. A large quantity of interesting smalls including a number of pieces of Fiesta ware, Blue carnival candy dish, cornflower pieces, unique BMP figurines, several pieces of Nippon, crystal pieces, Amber carnival pieces, Assorted cups & saucers, Dragon ware cup & saucer, pink & yellow depression, “ T.Harrington- Lyons” 3 gallon crock with blue motif, silk screen milk bottle, an antique wooden pin ball game manufactured by “Barry Mfg. Co.” Belleville, Ont., old lodge pieces, an old stamp collection, a 1948 “ CNR Diesels” Belleville & District Hockey League Champions Team photo with many local names ie. Meagher, Moher, Bastedo, Adams, Burke, Bishop, Goyer, Ethier, Maracle & others, small crocks, antique brass horn in case, a number of wash set pieces, including pitchers, bowl, soap dish etc., German steins, hotel ware, footed cups & saucers, Oriental tea set, child’s antique set of dishes, large qty. of vintage clothing, ladies’ hats and old buttons, old board games, USS Helena ship model in box, old doll, a number of old farm toys, some lead animals, old jardinière, 2 sets of old wooden skis, marbles, washboards, was tub stand, enamel pieces, 3 old bicycles, fishing rods & reels & tackle, metronome, child’s Singer “Sew Handy” model 20 in box, old books, linens & bedding, milk glass hen on nest, old wooden totes & boxes, Craftsman 23 H.P. 42 inch cut riding lawn mower ( very good condition), garden dump trailer, shop tools & many more items, far too many to list. If bad weather sale will be held under cover. See my web site for detailed list & photos AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Lunch available Owner and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident

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Pirates fail to thwart Rebel uprising on home ice Comeback effort falls short as Campbellford prevails

Jason Parks

Staff writer

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With just one game on the schedule this week, things didn't turn out the way the Picton Pirates were hoping. A tough first period had the club reeling before a late comeback fell short in the 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 loss to the Campbellford Rebels. The Pirates were having difficulty handling Campbellford's transition game as some close chances at one end led to goals at the other. The game remained tied until the halfway point of the first when a turnover in the Campbellford zone led to a rush with Josh Adams ultimately beating Picton goaltender Andrew Pearson to put the Rebels on top. Just over two minutes later it was the same story. A quick turnaround in the Campbellford zone had Adams in on goal again and he scored his second of the game just two minutes after opening the scoring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just came out kind of flat,â&#x20AC;? Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys were pretty excited for the game and sometimes that happens. We weren't able to play up to our full potential in the first half.â&#x20AC;? Woodward said he was disappointed with the start and after two quick goals called a timeout to reel in the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was just a lot of energy. We've built a pretty big rivalry and sometimes the guys think about the game too much leading up to it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just forgot that it was just a regular game, that they just needed to play the game hard and focus on what they can control. We got away from the game plan right out of the gate so I just tried to settle them down.â&#x20AC;? Unfortunately for the Pirates Campbellford continued to press. Mitch Gibson increased the lead to three at 16:19 and the home team skated into the first intermission in a hole. Things didn't get much better in the second. At the 5:41 mark Picton's Jeremiah Doherty was assessed a major penalty for fighting and a game misconduct and two additional penalties for instigating and being the aggressor. Campbellford's Dylan Baxter got a minor for roughing. On the ensuing power play Rebels forward Hunter Fargey found the back of the net with Mitch Burkitt and Ryan Crowley getting the assists. The Rebels went on to out-shoot the Pirates in the period, but late fight from Cole Bolton gave the team a much needed spark, dropping the gloves with Grant Fry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's not a very good trade, trading Cole Bolton for Grant Fry, but give Bolton credit for sparking the team and showing some leadership there,â&#x20AC;? Woodward said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely got a response from that point forward.â&#x20AC;? Woodward said it's these

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PressurIng Campbellford Rebelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Klompmaker tries to evade an attacking Kyle Dekeyser during the first period of last Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. The Rebels held off a late three-goal charge from Picton to grab the 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 victory on the road. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

moments when you learn a lot about a team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are games when you learn a lot about guys. Some players here need to play a more physical game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially at those points,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that Cole stepped up doing this this time around is fine, but it's not something I'm hoping to see regularly. We just need to worry about playing hockey and make sure we put 60 minutes together.â&#x20AC;? The Rebels opened up the third with a 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;0 lead, but some costly mistakes gave the Pirates a chance, which they pounced on. With defenceman Bobby Breadman in the box for interference, Levi George got his first as a Pirate on a nice feed from Brandon

Peever. Just 52 seconds later with Crowley in the box for high sticking it was Ryan Sizer finishing off a pass from Jack Davison. With the score now 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 the Pirates began to surge. George collected a loose puck down low and slid it to Davison in the slot who slipped it to Sizer who buried it at the side of the goal to bring the Pirates within one. Woodward said it looked like it would be only a matter of time before the team tied the game, but a late roughing call to Brad Jacklin proved costly. It was Steven Clarke netting the power-play goal on a feed from Seamus McDougall to seal the game

for Campbellford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just about tied the game. The guys game on very strong. We have a lot of depth and you can see we're built for third periods, that we can come on strong in third periods because we have the gas left in the tank,â&#x20AC;? said Woodward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you can't play half a game and expect to win.â&#x20AC;? He said the team took the week to rest some bodies and refocus. He said the club will continue to take the season one game at a time. The Pirates face Port Hope tonight at 7:30 in the Prince Edward Community Centre before heading to Amherstview to face the Jets tomorrow night at 7:30.

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gettIng gold Julie Leavitt, left, is presented with the CIBC Gold Watch Award by last year’s winner Megan Insley on behalf of Picton CIBC. The award is given to the most outstanding senior 4-H member. Leavitt also received a graduate award. (Submitted photo)

outstandIng aChIevement From left, award winners Jordan Fowler, Matt Rabbie, Cori Goodman, and Brock Jones each earned sponsored awards on Saturday, having been nominated by a fellow 4–H member for their achievements. (Submitted photo)

4-H shines light on top achievers at annual county awards evening Club members look back fondly on a year of hands-on learning and building friendships through activities Chad Ibbotson

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Prince Edward 4-H's biggest event of the year kicked off Saturday with many youth being recognized for their efforts within the organization's programs. Prince Edward County 4H association secretary and event organizer Angela Miller said the event give the association a chance to congratulate youth on outstanding achievement. “It's an opportunity for 4H to recognize those members who have worked really hard all year in their clubs,” she said. Miller said it's also an opportunity to have some fun. “A lot of the projects are

intense. We do life skill and livestock clubs and it's an opportunity for those two groups to get together as well,” she said. “Not necessarily do all the kids do both so it's an opportunity for them to meet and greet.” The association offers a plethora of different clubs for youth ages 10–21. Those include groups like the giant pumpkin and vegetable cub, the goat club, horse club and scrapbook club. The association is also starting a pilot project for ages 6-9. “It'll run a little differently than the other clubs are run, but it's kind of an introduction to get them to be keen on 4-H,” Miller said. Miller said 4-H in recent years is picking up the slack

from the many life skills programs that have been eliminated in the public school system. She said things like home economics and woodworking have become scarce. “It's an opportunity for kids who live in rural (communities) to get together and learn some skills. You don't learn to cook and sew at high school or elementary school anymore. You don't learn woodworking, you don't learn how to plow,” she said. “If you have a desire to learn it's an opportunity.” She said the clubs also give youth a taste of an agricultural lifestyle which could shape their future career path. Prince Edward County 4H association president Gaye

Insley said one of the most important aspects of 4-H is the youth get to interact with one another and others. He said social skills are extremely important in life. “They get to talk to people. They may not go out and talk to people in public,” he said. “It's surprising how many kids come back and say that really helped them when they went to get a job.” Miller added that indirectly the youth also learn public speaking through that interaction. “They need to be able to speak to adults if they're talking to their leaders and it's not like school,” she said. “It's not like sitting in a classroom and you're doing a lot of written work. A lot of this is

hands on.” Miller said there were 21 clubs in total running this year. The most outstanding member of each club was honoured on Saturday along with recipients of local and provincial awards for excellence and projects completed. “We have some kids who started when they were 10 or 12 years old who were so shy that they didn't speak for probably the first six meetings. They've come from that to graduating members, some of them who are emcees,” she said. “If you go from a really shy kid to an emcee I think that says a lot.” Winners of sponsored awards were Julie Leavitt, graduate award and CIBC Gold Watch award for most

outstanding 4-H member; Jordan Fowler, Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company Award; Matt Rabbie, Ontario Plowman's Association's Outstanding 4-H Agricultural Member Award; Cori Goodman, Keitha Gilbert Award for most outstanding first-year 4-H member; and Brock Jones, Monica Alyea Communications Award for most outstanding communications entry. All winners were nominated by someone in the 4-H organization with a selection committee picking the winner after reading all the nominations. The organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.

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ofHOMES Prince Edward County’s

East Lake Waterfront Farm 1200 ft of waterfront and 80 acres of land make up this heritage farm. The c. 1850's brick home sits well back from the road and still retains many of its original features along with updated amenities. The best of both worlds. Outstanding perennial gardens and mature trees. Large driveshed. Perfect location only 7 minutes to Picton and 3 minutes to Sandbanks Park. MLS2122832 $1,295,000 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

PINERIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE II We are ready to accept your reservations on Phase II, 46 lot development. Photo is taken from elevation on 2nd phase. Several builders to choose from. Builders terms available. Reserve your water view lot before they are gone. Call Herb for more details HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

CIRCA 1880 stunning waterfront Home and/or B&B.Located in the trendy downtown village district of Wellington ON just a couple of blocks from restaurants, café s, pubs, and boutiques. 225 +/- feet of pristine and improved rock pebble shoreline with Southern exposure. This single family home is currently being utilized as a B&B with the highest nightly rental rate in Prince Edward County. Elegant principal rooms, 3 fireplaces, 4 suites all with ensuite baths and sitting areas, 4 stunning verandas and English gardens. $999,000 MLS 2126578

Call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com

Open concept bungalow on corner lot close to Picton. This beauty has separate garage and separate workshop with electrical service. Backyard has privacy for barbecueing and entertaining. $159,900 MLS 2123969 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call VINCE MARTEL, Sales Rep 613-476-2100

PERFECT FOR A GROWING FAMILY! 1.5 yr old award winning custom built home, professionally designed & decorated. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. $525,000 MLS 2124455 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com

Panoramic water views from this custom built, open concept eco energy efficient home. No expense has been spared from the roof with lifetime guarantee, geothermal heating and cooling system, water system, new Trex composite decking with glass to enjoy unhindered views of Smiths Bay and Waupoos Island. Vaulted ceilings in the Great Room, kitchen, dining area. Lots of natural light with the wonderful wall of windows/French doors to the deck and skylight in the kitchen. Pine floors and ceramic, 3 bay garage with inside entry and triple parking driveway. Spacious master bdrm with walk-in closet, ensuite and offering waterviews. Main floor laundry and easy access from an oversized double garage with loft. Additional smaller garage for storage. The basement with 8 ft. ceiling and an abundance of light is ready for its final finishes. 8 mins. to Picton. Close to restaurants, wineries, Cider Co. and cheese factories. $457,000 MLS 2126398

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker SARAH SCOTT, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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SERVING THE COUNTY FOR OVER 14 YEARS Thursday, November 22, 2012

Up-up-town, in Penthouse 405, where you will feel alive - with excitement. Located in the heart of Picton, central to an abundance of shopping, restaurants, galleries, sports, entertainment and theatre. This truly unique, open concept, post and beam construction condo offers easy, care free living. Newly renovated from the spacious loft down to the restored original `Master Feeds` hardwood floors. Turn the key and move right in and enjoy the copious amount of light and views from all the windows and skylights. To the south: Champlains Lookout, west: the United Church clock tower, and north: the Main Street hustle and bustle. This is your opportunity to own a home that`s special - there`s nothing quite like it. $212,900 MLS 2126372

Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

D L O S

Located on a 22 acre parcel of land, this 2 bedroom century home has been beautifully renovated with attention paid to the historic details of the home.The main floor, accented by the warmth of an air tight wood stove, features an open living concept with walkout to decks overlooking property. The farm land features approximately 20 workable acres with mature trees surrounding the house. $215,000 MLS 2125322

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A NEW HOME FOR CHRISTMAS! You could be in your new home in plenty of time to enjoy Christmas and there’s lots of room for entertaining too! Offering open concept living space, with 3 bedrooms – master bedroom has huge walk-in closet & walk-out to patio – main-floor laundry & spacious 4-pce bath, kitchen/living/dining/family areas & spacious foyer. Newly decorated in neutral decor, spotless, move-in condition. Situated on Old Milford Rd. in Pinecrest School district. Asking $199,500 but open for offers! MLS 2125732 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

Century home with many updates and a great location, close to vineyards, south of Trenton and n. of Wellington. North Beach Provincial Park mins. away. T.L.C. is needed but features such as hardwood, softwood floors and beadboard ceiling, are there to enhance into a comfortable home. 12 yr. old septic, breaker panel, forced air furnace and most of the roof is newer. Great opportunity for a first time home owner! $124,900 MLS 2127032

Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker SARAH SCOTT, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

BIG ISLAND All this on 8+ acres of land with view of Bay of Quinte. Elevated bungalow, lg bright living room, eat in kitchen, patio doors to deck. Foyer leads to double garage and lg deck with pool and hot tub. Full finished basement with fireplace in family room, lg workshop. Perfect for growing family. MLS® 2126106 GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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CENTURY FARM HOUSE ~ PRICED TO SELL ~ IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Century farmhouse on quiet country crossroad near Bloomfield Freshly painted, newer roof shingles. Vacant with quick possession possible. This house has alot of space for the growing family. Must be seen to be appreciated. Terrific Value here! $175,000 MLS 2126627 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

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RELAX & ENJOY $295,000 Relax & enjoy this completely renovated 4 season or vacation property with loads of space offering waterfront on the historic Mill Pond in Milford. 50 ft deck overlooking the water with panoramic views. Wheelchair accessible, oak and ceramic flooring. Excellent well. 2 storey garge/workshop/studio. MLS® 2123630 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

SPECTACULAR LAKE ONTARIO VIEWS 9 Carla Court, Wellington. Modern Quebcois Keirstead log home. Open concept with high cathedral ceilings. Relax on your deck, listen to Lake Ontario. Tastefully finished on both levels, large decks off main and lower level, w/o from lower level. A very special home for a unique buyer. MLS® 2123056 Call for more info. SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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"THE DOCTOR'S HOUSE" Constructed in 1867 and still has all the original classic features of that era. Foot high baseboards, elaborate door mouldings, 9 foot ceilings, stunning staircase, 2 sets of exterior French doors. A classic double front door with ruby glass inserts, 2 ornante bay windows, Large dining room, main floor master suite, double car garage and the list goes on! $444,000 MLS 2125547 Call BEV SKIDMORE, Broker 613-476-2100 email: skidmore2100@yahoo.ca LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED www.bevskidmore.com

ONE OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTYS CROWN JEWELS! Over 3200` waterfront in Waupoos situated on 3 parcels totalling 149 Acres. Potential for 7 lots. Same owner since 1954. Swiss style 1700 sq. ft. chalet beautifully landscaped. This property has magnificent views featuring gently sloping waterfront and the Rock. Call for your exclusive viewing. $1,999,000 MLS 2124616 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

WATERFRONT

INTO THE WAVES $689,000 A stunning waterfront home with the perfect combination of luxury and simplicity. Set against a back drop of the lake and the season's changing landscapes this immaculate 2 level home is fully renovated with high end finishes and features. Professionally landscaped with natural stone terrace on rock shoreline. MLS® 2126055 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

RE/2 f THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

102 Main Street, Picton

The Gold Standard in Prince Edward County $229,900

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$384,000 MLS 2122268

58 CTY RD 18, CHERRY VALLEY

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• MODERN CONVENIENCES AND TOUCHES • INCOME PRODUCING VACATION / RETIREMENT

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Paul Gentile Broker

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Carol Brough

NEED TO DRIVE

$160,000

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LOVELY BUILDING LOT

• IN THE SOUTH BAY AREA OF THE COUNTY • QUIET LOCATION WITH MANY OUTSTANDING ESTATE HOMES

• LEVEL, EASILY ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE • SHORE WELL INSTALLED • 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO PICTON • GREAT BIKING AND BIRDING AREA

$310,000

MLS 2122401

MLS 2117572

$489,900 MLS 2121224

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• EASY ACCESS WATERFRONT • 100' ON ADOLPHUS REACH • 4 LEVEL SPLIT, SPACIOUS • 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS • HARDWOOD & CERAMIC • NEWER WINDOWS & DOORS • METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED • MANY UPGRADES COMPLETE • GOOD VALUE WATERFRONT

$244,900 OPEN HOUSE MLS 2124277

$244,900

MLS 2120506

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• BEAUTIFUL CENTURY HOME CIRCA 1860 • IN THE HEART OF WELLINGTON Jason, Kevin • CORE COMMERCIAL ZONING & Sandy Young • FULL UPGRADES TO CODE • MULTIPLE USE- 3 UNITS, FULLY RENTED Sales Reps. • EAST UNIT IS RETAIL, SIDE BY SIDE www.pec.on.ca/young • 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS thefamilyteam@gmail.com • EASILY CONVERT TO SINGLE FAMILY • LOOKING FOR OFFERS!!!

IDEAL LOCATION UPDATED CENTURY FARM HOME • CENTURY HOME CLOSE TO WINERIES, CIDER • 4 BDRM 2 STOREY FARMHOUSE ON

Colleen Galway

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• SURROUNDED BY MATURE PINE AND SPRUCE TREES

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$259,000 MLS 2121630

COTTAGE • A MUST SEE IN

$244,900

• 24' ABOVE GROUND POOL PLUS HOT

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$325,000 MLS 2124272

MLS 2124277

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$239,000 OPEN HOUSE MLS 2127081

Sunday, Nov. 25 2-4pm

15 First Avenue, Wellington

NEW LISTING

• 2 LEVEL HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS

Pat Benson Moore

AND FULL BATH ON EACH LEVEL • FAMILY ROOM WITH NATURAL GAS FREE STANDING FIRE PLACE • ATTACHED GARAGE WITH INSIDE ENTRY AND PAVED DRIVE pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca • PATIO DOORS FROM KITCHEN LEAD TO A LARGE PRIVATE FENCED YARD • SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!!

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young Sales Reps.

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• VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON • 3 BEDROOMS UP, 1 DOWN • NEWER KITCHEN, DECK & ROOF • FULL BATHROOM UP & DOWN • MANY UPGRADES COMPLETE • ATTACHED 1+ CAR GARAGE • FA GAS HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE • NICE DESIGN FOR SPACE • WELL CARED FOR HOME

$149,900 EXCLUSIVE

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• ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO • HUYCKS POINT ROAD • QUIET DEAD END ROAD • BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOT • YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH • 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW • FULL BASEMENT UNFINISHED • ENJOY LAKE ONTARIO VIEWS • CLOSE TO COUNTY VINEYARDS

$395,000 MLS 2117459

$44,000

MLS 2115206

Tracey Dickson 21 PHOTOS

PLAN AND LARGE PRINCIPLE ROOMS

• STONE FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM • MANY RENO'S AND UPGRADES Sales Rep • NEW FURNANCE AND OIL TANK (2012) INCLUDING 200 AMP SERVICE www.colleengalway.com • SOME NEW WINDOWS, NEW WATER SYSTEM • 25'X30' HEATED DOUBLE GARAGE colleen.galway@century21.ca • EXCELLENT STARTER HOME OR DREAM

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ALMOST AN ACRE OF LAND

• GOURMET EAT-IN KITCHEN, CENTRE HALL

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• 150 FEET OF EXCELLENT GLENORA • LOVELY PRINYER`S COVE ESTATES • PREMIUM FRONTAGE, LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC RD. WATERFRONT • DESIRABLE FOOTPRINT AS HOME SITS LOCATION • WATER ACCESS & RESIDENCE BEACH

Bev Skidmore

VERY CLOSE TO THE WATER NEARBY • 9 FT WIDE WRAP-AROUND VERANDAH • EXCELLENT BOATING, SWIMMING & FISHING • LARGE BAYSIDE LIVING ROOM WITH 2 • AREA OF NEWER HOMES www.bevskidmore.com FIREPLACES skidmore2100@yahoo.ca • ONLY MINUTES FROM PICTON

Broker

Cell: 613-328-2383 tracey.dickson@century21.ca

Hugh Jackson Broker

Direct: 613-476-5026 h.jackson@sympatico.ca

WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT

• RIVERFRONT ACREAGE • ROLLING HILLS & MATURE TREES • PRIVATE SPECTACULAR SETTING • SMALL STREAM • SOUTH OF PICTON • APPROVED BUILDING LOCATION • ENJOY CANOE TRIPS ON BLACK RIVER • MINUTES TO SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK

3 ACRE WATERFRONT LOT

• OVER 350 FEET OF LEVEL SHORELINE • PANORAMIC VIEW OVER PR ED BAY • PARTIALLY WOODED • SURACED YEAR ROUND ROAD • SPECTACULAR BULDING LOCATION • 300+ FEET ROAD FRONTAGE • PEBBLE BEACH • YEAR ROUND HOME OR VACATION GETAWAY

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

Pickup Date Sat., Nov 24 10:00 to 1:00

MULTIFAMILY

Glenwood Chapel, 47 Ferguson Street Picton ON

Please join us for cookies and hot cider!

BED & BREAKFAST POTENTIAL

$625,000 With plenty of room inside & out this lovely home will accommodate a growing family or be used as a B&B. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, newly updated gourmet kitchen, oversized heated workshop, 3 season porch are just a few of this home's features, and oh yes, just steps to the Milford Pond. MLS® 2120903

Every life is worth remembering and loving always.

WILSON ROAD

$585,000 Spacious, open concept home on 30 acres with so much room on such wide open space. Set back from the road this home is loaded with extras and lots of possibilities. Separate apartment with 2 bedrooms, Huge 2 car & RV garage. 2 offices on lower level with mud room. Heated inground pool, hot tub - so many extras. SO MUCH VALUE! MLS® 2123582

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative

WATERFRONT

104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700 or toll free

Libby says...

RESERVE PROPERTY

$449,000 A unique property that offers a mix of commerical and urban housing under one roof. Located in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Picton a perfect fit for professionals with Core Commercial zoning. Upper level is approx 1200 sq ft with main level of 1,600 sq ft. 3 car attached garage. Inground sprinker system. MLS® 2117594

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$435,000 Fabulous waterfront property with spectacular panoramic views facing Timber Island. Steps down to beautiful natural shore. Home is 2 storey, side split with 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths, double garage. Virtually unspoiled waterfront with expanse of flat land and historic life saving station. MLS® 2106000

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ELEGANT COUNTRY

$885,000 Architecturally designed & custom built home and studio on 34 acres on a quiet side road not far from Sandbanks beaches. All the modern conveniences in an old world ambience. Studio is a short stroll from main house. Endless features. MLS® 2111720

WATERFRONT

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LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT

$365,000 Excellent building lot in an area of impressive homes and pastoral landscape. Amazing views of Lake Ontario and famous Sandbank dunes. 3.24 acres with 190 ft of waterfront. Well being installed. Build the home of your dreams! MLS® 2125197

229 MAIN STREET, WELLINGTON $999,000

MONTROSE INN, QUINTE WEST/BELLEVILLE $995,000

Historic 5,400 sq. ft. Lake Ontario brick home on 1.2 acres with 225 feet of Southern exposure shoreline, 4 bed, 4.5 bath, 3 fireplaces, operating B&B.

Magnificent 5,000+ sq. ft. 7 bed, 6 bath mansion with 6 fireplaces and water views! This B&B sits on 5.7 acres, also a rented 2,500 sq. ft. 4 bed 2 bath duplex.

17 MACDONALD STREET, WELLINGTON $525,000

106 BRIDGE STREET, PICTON

SOLD! Southern facing 1,416+/- sq. ft. newly renovated 2 + 1 bed, 3 bath home with hardwood, gas fireplace and 100 feet of accessible Lake Ontario waterfront!

Manson Slik, Broker 613-961-7245 www.GoGordons.com

Formerly ‘Harvest Restaurant’ this general commercial property has 2 covered patios, 2,580+/- sq. ft. with renovated dining and kitchen area on 1/2 acre.

Lori Slik, Sales Representative 613-847-2349 www.chestnutpark.com

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16 DIVISION ST., CONSECON Perfect for the handyman. 2 bedrm wood sided bungalow on small lot in village with municipal water. Lg workshop, small storage shed. Home is being sold as is. Asking $62,600 MLSÂŽ 2125672

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MAITLAND ST., PICTON The perfect home for retirees going south or a young couple starting out. Small lot, maintenence free exterior, neat and tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace and tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $139,900 MLSÂŽ 2126793

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE 2 bedrm bungalow on nicely treed lot in adult community. 2 baths, formal diningrm, bright living rm, eat in kitchen, attached 1 car garage. Close to rec centre with lots of activities, pool, shuffle board. Lease fees and maintainance fees applicable. Asking $129,900 MLSÂŽ 2123993

BIG ISLAND TREASURE Charming 100+ year old farmhouse on 1/2 acre lot. Peaceful view of protected marsh. Totally renovated eat-in kitchen, open concept liv rm & din rm. 3 bedrms on 2nd level and bedrm on main level. Loft area on 2nd level for office or playroom. Upgraded and decorated throughout. Large outbuilding. Call to vew. Asking $224,900 MLS 2125914

703 COUNTY RD 1 Close to PIcton. Large home on beautiful lot, attached 2 car garage, walkout basement has inlaw suite. Main floor has 3 bedrms, kitchen, family rm, sun rm. Needs some TLC, has lots of potential. Asking $219,000 MLSÂŽ 2126794

COUNTY RD 49 TO CTY RD 15 TO HINT LANE #17 Not quite ready to build? Bay of Quinte waterfront at the Telegraph Narrows. Hint Lane off County Rd 15, easy access from Hwy 401 & 49. Lg lot, drilled well, hydro, zoned for residential use. Landscaping is done, extensive decking at shore. Two 35 ft Citation trailers with decking. Perfect retreat while you are waiting to build your dream home. Call for more details. Asking $199,900 MLSÂŽ 2120805

COUNTY RD 24 Close to Soup Harbour. 2 plus acres of land with deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot and entrance will be in. Ready to go to build your new home on. Asking $69,900 MLSÂŽ 2125759

SUNSETS AT ADOLPHUS REACH The lot is cleared and ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Private and pretty. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLSÂŽ 2124707

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CHASE RD., HILLIER WARD Close to Closson Chase Winery and Karlo Estate Winery. 25 ac of land. Asking $129,900 MLSÂŽ 2120655

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AREA OF GREAT FISHING AND BOATING Bay of Quinte Waterfront Telegraph Narrows. Large treed nicely landscaped lot with drilled well, entrance and hydro are in. Ready to go to build your new home. Approx 90 ft of pleasant shoreline. Set in the trees. Close to 401, Kingston and Napanee. Asking $199,900 MLSÂŽ 2120848

1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND Just west of Hillier. Drilled well on property, entrance permit available and hydro is close to lot line. Asking $41,900 MLSÂŽ 2121680

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This charming Craftsman design fits a narrow lot with ease, yet features an open layout with a versatile island kitchen. A two-storyfoyer and the arched entry to the main living spaces create an exciting beginning. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys a large closet and private bath with dual sinks and a separate tub and shower. Three additional bedrooms use the hall bath and have use of the handystudy/den. First Floor: 950sq.ft, Second Floor:1,321sq.ft. Total: 2,271sq.ft.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 f RE/5

THE PICTON GAZETTE

Beautiful Country Lot in an ideal location, only 15 minutes to Highway 401 or 5 minutes to Picton. Set on a quietly travelled road, enjoy your privacy with these 22 acres of level farmland. Additional acreage available a short distance up the road. $88,000 MLS 2123603 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

Outstanding 7.10 acre waterfront lot on Prince Edward Bay/Lake Ontario with spectacular views. Unbelievable opportunity to build your dream home! Drilled well on property. $225,000 MLS 2125327

Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

WAUPOOS BUILDING LOT! Stunning 5.9-acre lot in Waupoos! Rolling and beautifully-treed, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for your retreat in “the County” surrounded by significant properties. Good well already in place. Minutes to Picton. Your new home in Wine County! (Adjoining 5.2-acres lot also for sale.) $88,600 MLS 2125802 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Build your home today! This building lot sits on the shores of West lake with an inlet to dock your boat and easy access to the Sandbanks Provincial Park on West lake. Only minutes to Wellington with the amenities of a town with the atmosphere of a quaint village. The area boasts a golf course only 10 minutes away, cafes, exquisite dining and many wineries in the area. The lot is situated amongst many executive homes and has a well in place. This is an opportunity waiting for you here in the heart of Prince Edward County! $229,900 MLS 2123359 Lori Slik*

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Stately Century Home, formerly the manse of the Anglican Church in Carrying Place (c.1844). Large private lot surrounded by lilacs. This home boasts a centre hall plan and is full of upgrades throughout. New roof, windows, wiring, heating, kitchen, deck off the side, main floor laundry are just a few. Beautiful pine and maple floors.Country size kitchen and eating area. Spacious formal diningroom with exposed brick and tin ceilings. Large master bedroom with ensuite. The sunroom is finished and ideal for a family room/games/tv room. This 5 bedroom home is a pleasure to show. Close to the 401, Trenton and Belleville yet easily accessible to the `County` beaches. $269,900 MLS 2126029 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

W NE

Step Above the Treeline! Opportunity awaits you in this newly renovated home, Young Family, Seasonal Resident, or FIRST TIME HOME BUYER, this property is not to be overlooked. Featuring 2 large Bedrooms and a Master with His and Her closets. Bright, Spacious Living Room and Kitchen, Fenced Backyard, New Siding, New Windows and Covered Veranda. This Smart looking home from the curb is complimented by Modern Finishes including Dark Hardwood floors on the main floor and Light Coated Hardwood on the upper level. Located close to all amenities, make Macaulay Village your next home. $149,900 MLS 2127193 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*

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This ten acre lot is located on Morrison Point Road and is considered to be one of the most exclusive roads in the County, a very picturesque, tree lined road with custom homes and farms. This lot is one of three lots with deeded access and wells have been installed. The waterfront is pristine, great for swimming and boating, and offers great waterfront views. Prince Edward County is home to over 30 wineries and the world famous Sandbanks Provincial Park. There is an opportunity to build a luxury custom home here. $149,000 MLS 2126766 Lori Slik*

Looking for a beautiful maintained century home with income potenial? Well look no further! This 2 storey home offers original charm with the pine floors, high ceilings, original baseboards, center hall plan and triple brick, all the while having updated amenities. This spacious in town lot has great privacy and a large in-ground pool with new liner and pump. The back of the home has a charming bachelor apartment. Also included is the neighbouring home which allows for amazing rental opportunities. Steps to Wellington Beach, restaurants and a short drive to downtown and wineries. $299,000 MLS 2126961 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER? This property is not to be overlooked! Featuring 2 large Bedrooms and Master with His and Her closets. Bright, Oversized Living Room, Brand New Kitchen, Newer Siding, New Windows, Covered Front Porch and Side Door Entrance to the Mudroom. Light Hardwood flooring runs throughout the entire home with Tile in the Kitchen and Bathroom areas. Outside a beautiful mature tree on the property greets you to the front of the home while the backyard is ready to be landscaped to your desire. This particular offering includes four new appliances to get you on your way - Take a look Above the Treeline! $155,000 MLS 2127191 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*

HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME! This gracious Victorian residence features exquisite proportions, pine floors, and high ceilings throughout and is within a block from Main Street! 3 large bedrooms and an office upstairs and outstanding principal rooms on the main level. Two staircases, two full baths, and a charming in-town garden, too! Hurry for this one! $349,000 MLS 2125261 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Quaint 1 ½ storey home with four original tin ceilings in great shape. 2 bedrooms spacious home within walking distance to all the shops and amenities in downtown Picton. Great starter home or investment! Large backyard and outbuildings. $159,000 MLS 2127090 Call for appt. now! Peter Lynch*

Lake Consecon hobby farm! Architect’s own reinvention of a classic County farmhouse on 7+ acres of picturesque, rolling land. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and smashing main floor studio/den! Gleaming pine floors and trim, big eat-in kitchen, updated mechanicals, and spectacular vistas. Handsome big green barn, too! Bring your kayak and fishing rod! Easy access to the 401, wineries and Picton! $365,000 MLS 2126605

Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

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Betty Burns*

Ann Cooper*

* Sales Representative

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

W NE ICE PR

Live year round in the main house loft with a triple car garage below and room for the RV plus a`Bill Burrows` built insulated cottage at the waterfront with a great open concept design and high ceilings. Beautiful private lot with mature trees. Main living loft is recently renovated with new forced air heating, hardwood floors, skylights, tall ceilings and open concept design. A great place for family & friends or home business; seasonal with rental potential. Protected area at the shore for your boat. $448,000 MLS 2124709 Gail Forcht**

COUNTY COUNTRY FARMHOUSE Picture perfect farmhouse located down from Lake on the Mountain and close to water, wineries, cheese factories and restaurants plus marinas. No close neighbours and over 2 acres of your own to enjoy. Newer well, drywall and electrical plus forced air furnace. This is an easy to maintain home that is perfect for a first time homeowner or as a retreat from the city. Master bdrm on main level and diningroom plus modern kitchen. The porch is a wonderful place to sit on those lazy days this summer, as you don t have much to do here. $198,000 MLS 2125068

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Monica Liz Peter Jones* Klingenberg* Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

Duane Russell**

Sarah Scott*

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

Catherine Richard Deluce Stewart LLB

Pres. & CEO Broker of Record

Vise President Legal Counsel

Toronto - Head Office

** Broker

RE/6 f THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

Be a part of the vibrant downtown of Picton. This two storey commercial building has over 2300 sqft on the main floor for retail, with 16 ft ceilings, non slip floor, all walls with shelving and counter space at the rear. Second floor mezzanine overlooks the main floor with 2 private offices. The third floor is over 2300 sqft and has been fully renovated with kitchen, 3 piece bath, storage room and a large office/lounge with 4 floor to ceiling windows overlooking the main st. The building is three phase power, fully air conditioned, newer windows, newer roof, service elevator, and service door at rear. This building has plenty of opportunity, call listing broker for more details and to book a viewing. $565,000 MLS 2126862 Lori Slik*

Enjoy the panoramic water views from almost every room in the home. 9ft ceilings in the lower level with large 2nd master bedroom and walkout to the patio. Main living area offers bright and spacious rooms with walkouts to the cedar deck. Custom kitchen with Diamastone countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft closing drawers and an abundance of storage. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen opens up to the large dining room with the wall of windows and 20ft ceilings. The open concept flows into the Living Room with pot lighting throughout, new heat producing fireplace with glass door and screens built in. Private suite and 2 spacious bdrms for guests and family. Treed ravine leads to the waters edge or drive down to the protected cove below. Walking trails and room for pool and tennis court. Home is beautifully landscaped with extensive gardens. Impeccable home in a desirable location only minutes to Picton and 10 minutes from the 401. $819,000 MLS 2124354 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

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Perfect pied-a-terre in downtown Picton in a private mews just behind Main Street! Walk to everything from this chic two-storey townhouse with great space and exemplary finishes! Spectacular master suite, gourmet kitchen, principal rooms with two-sided fireplace, plus a great family room and guest suite. Your own secure garage, and a large terrace with lovely views. Perfect turnkey situation for sailors or snowbirds! One-of-a-kind! $639,000 MLS 2125803 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

LOOKING FOR COMPLETE PRIVACY ON BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT? This beautiful stone residence offers impeccable design and quality on 11+ acres of spectacular land, minutes from Picton and from the 401. Vaulted ceilings, distinctive poplar plank floors, an outstanding master suite with a private terrace, plus remarkable views from every window! Don't miss the waterside gazebo and entertainment terrace! Moor your boat at the dock and watch the sailboats drift by on Long Reach. This is a historical home of the future! $1,199,000 MLS 2122218 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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Panoramic waterviews, stunning sunsets with 4.2 acres and 200 ft. of clean waterfront on Adophus Reach. This custom built home boasts over 3500 sq. ft. of living space and a wrap around porch to enjoy the views. Set privately back from the road. Great Room floods with light from large windows and skylights. Generous sized Dining room and main floor master with ensuite. 2-3 bdrms plus 3 piece bath on the lower level. 2.5 car attached garage plus a barn/workshop with oversized door. A lane takes you through the trees to a lower plateau complete with electrical and septic hook up possible. Prime boating and good swimming. Close to wineries and restaurants. Lots of room for entertaining and family. $695,000 MLS 2125553 Gail Forcht**

HEALDSPOND FARM One of the County’s most spectacular farms in a much-coveted location. All the charm and character of its 1830 provenance, now totally upgraded for life in 2012! Plank floors, 5 fireplaces, two staircases, an incomparable “country kitchen” (with AGA cooker!), and a recently added great room and main floor master suite. Beautiful prim architectural lines and a belvedere tie the Carriage House/Studio to the main house. Triple garage, wraparound veranda, screened porch and sprawling lawns and gardens complete the package. Welcome to Healdspond Farm! $1,159,000 MLS 2125804 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Waterfront with sandy shore, 5 Acres overlooking Waupoos Island. Impeccable 1830s Stone home with 2nd storey early addition plus more recent architecturally designed great room, master & lower rec-room - professionally designed. Yesteryear charm with completely updated & modern conveniences. Spacious Master bedroom with large windows & balcony overlooking tended dwarf apple trees & strawberries which reduces maintenance. Spa ensuite & generous walk-in closet. Integrity of original character is displayed with the deeply recessed window sills, wide baseboard, & tall ceilings. Centre hall plan. Care & attention to retain on the interior some of the original stone exterior. Luxury & modern touches with skylights, wrap around maintenance free deck, newer windows and a kitchen designed for entertaining. The luxury of generous space but easy to maintain. Breezeway & double attached garage. Pride of ownership is evident throughout. Dock at the shore. $758,000 MLS 2124385 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott*

This executive brick and stone bungalow is situated on a 2.2 acre lot facing south with 200ft waterfront on Lake Ontario. The home was custom-built in 2002 and features elegant stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open concept centre hall plan, four bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops, beautiful cabinetry, a spacious master suite with five pc ensuite and walk in closet plus walk-out large patio decks overlooking the lake with a two-car garage, plus 1,100 sq ft of new finished space with wall-to-wall broadloom carpeting in the lower level. 8ft ceilings in the lower level with poured concrete walls. $1,250,000 MLS 2122612 Lori Slik*

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SPECTACULAR OFF-GRID MASTERPIECE! Bay of Quinte Waterfront on 10 acres features impeccably-designed “green” home featured in magazines and on TV. Radiant floors, three bedrooms with ensuites, lots of natural light, its own wind tower and complete privacy. An absolutely one-of-a-kind opportunity just 10 minutes from the 401. Hurry for this one! $769,000 MLS 2121779 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

BAY OF QUINTE CUSTOM ESTATE! Impeccably-designed and meticulously-finished residence on 2 acres with private harbour for your boat! 4 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 5 baths and triple garage. Extensive terraces and huge screened atrium. Your own gym and media room, too! Excellent location on Rednersville Road! $1,795,000 MLS 2123136 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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270 FEET OF WATERFRONT ON HUYCK’S POINT! A waterfront manor house on one of the County’s most-coveted roads! This gracious property features walled gardens, oak-paneled rooms, a two-storey great room, and 270 feet of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline! Outstanding four-season solarium, mature trees, and a waterside studio/cottage/guest house are all huge features. $759,000 MLS 2124793 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

A MILE OF LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT! 158-acre parcel of farmland, an updated century home, and 6,000' of beautiful limestone shoreline. Spectacular location at the end of a cul-de-sac provides wonderful privacy and incomparable sunsets! Great vineyard potential, too! Extensive stone landscaping and terracing, landmark barn and other outbuildings. 15 minutes from Picton, close to Point Petre. $3,450,000 MLS 2123782 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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Betty Burns*

Ann Cooper*

* Sales Representative

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

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Monica Liz Peter Jones* Klingenberg* Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

Duane Russell**

Sarah Scott*

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

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Catherine Richard Deluce Stewart LLB

Pres. & CEO Broker of Record

Vise President Legal Counsel

Toronto - Head Office

** Broker

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012 f RE/7

THE PICTON GAZETTE

1 Lake Street, PICTON, ON 613.476.5900

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QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE Nick Hawryluk

304 Main Street, WELLINGTON,ON 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.888.217.0166

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 nickh@remax.net

Sales Rep.

Donna Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 donnah@remax.net

$149,900

Spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached 2 storey home with detached 1 1/2 garage, and large lot with partially fenced back yard. MLS 2126316 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$155,000

Edge of town with a fabulous yard, 3 bdrm, 2 bath. woodstove, covered deck. MLS 2120124 DONNA & NICK HAWRYLUK

$189,000

4 bedroom, 2 bath. Great views of the Town of Picton and the Bay from the deck and rear yard. MLS 2124529 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$209,000

4 bdrms, 1 acre, 1 minute to downtown Picton! New 2 stage furnace, new roof justcompleted. Low heating bills! MLS 2122202 TONY SCOTT

Herb Pliwischkies Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5399 Cell: 613.921.7441

Debbie McKinney Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.885.1485 debbie@remaxquinte.com

Kevin Gale Sales Rep.

Res: 613.476.1874 Cell: 613.242.7295 kevingale@remax.net

Jim Wait

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.848.6433 Office: 613.476.5900 jim.wait@remax.net www.loveprinceedwardcounty.com

$230,000

Sitting on beautiful 1.2 ac lot, huge double+ garage, completely updated 3 bdrm country home. Come out & take a look! MLS 2123819 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$235,000

VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY. Great investment opportunity! Less than 1 block from Wellington Harbour, charming brick century home, established holiday rental through County Holiday Homes, $1,400/week in high season. Furnished if desired. Nicely treed lot, 2-car garage, adjacent vacant lot also available. MLS 2125813 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

SOLD

$249,900

IMMACULATE & MOVE-IN READY. Recently refurbished with new windows, doors, flooring & deck. 3-bedroom home tastefully decorated, fully finished basement with huge family room & wall-to-wall brick wood-burning fireplace, lots of storage & 2-pce. bath. Call today for an appointment to view this well-priced home. MLS 2125854 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

OPEN HOUSE

$288,000

GREAT FAMILY COTTAGE Located on Lake Consecon, 1+ acre lot, great swimming, fishing & watersports. MLS 2120722 RON & VERONICA NORTON

SAT, NOV 24 2-4

$299,000

Brick bungalow on quiet dead end street. Wheelchair accessible, in-law potential. MLS 2125207 COLLEEN GREEN

$299,000

5.75 ACRES, GLENORA RD. On a knoll, view of Picton Bay in the distance, just a few minutes drive from Picton, charming bungalow, immaculate condition. Lots of windows, 2 spacious bedrooms, lg bathroom, eat-in kitchen, dining & living room, cozy fireplace, full basement ideal for workshop or more living space. MLS 2127091 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$299,900

657 HIGHWAY 49 Everything has been updated in this 2 bed, 2 bath side split. Attached garage, and detached garage/workshop. Just on the outskirts of Picton. MLS 2126903 COLLEEN GREEN

$299,900

PRIVATE SETTING East end of Wellington, just off Main Street. Beautifully-finished & immaculately-maintained family home, spacious rooms, separate living & dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-out to fenced yard with in-ground pool, main floor laundry, 3-pce. bathroom, mud-room entry, 3 bedrooms & 3pce bath upstairs. MLS 2121101 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Darlene Eldridge Broker

Tel: 613.848.6433 Office: 613.476.5900 jim.wait@remax.net www.loveprinceedwardcounty.com

Colin Henden

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.922.2251 colinhenden@remax.net

Christine Henden

Broker.

Cell: 613.967.9305 ChristineHenden.com

Mary Jane Mills

Broker

$325,000

Custom built Hickory Home with 3 bdrms and 3 baths. Nicely sized in town lot in area of fine homes. MLS 2122038 MARY JANE MILLS

$339,000

1600 sq.ft. shop, 13ft. ceiling, 13ft. wide x 12ft. high door. Building has great display area and parts area as its current use. MLS 2125758 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$325,000

4 year old custom built 2 bdrm brick bungalow, fully wheelchair accessible. Open concept layout. Full unfinished basement w/ 9 ft. ceilings and roughed in bath! MLS 2126200 MARY JANE MILLS

$344,900

$328,900

Millpond model to be built, one 7 acre lot left! Approx. 14 weeks construction time required. Many other home models to choose from. MLS 2127111 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$350,000

Hawthorne model to be built, approx. 14 weeks construction time required. Many other home models to choose from. MLS 2127109 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

325' south facing waterfront, 3+ acres, 4 bdrms, huge kitchen, barn, new deck, many upgrades - great place!! MLS 2125834 DONNA & NICK HAWRYLUK

$479,000

$495,000

$329,000

Open concept 3 bedroom side-split, front room with fireplace, formal dining room, large eat in kitchen with walkout to deck. Hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings. MLS 2127098 MARY JANE MILLS

$375,300

Avalon model to be built, approx. 14 weeks construction time required. Many other home models to choose from. MLS 2127107 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.921.0028 mills2@sympatico.ca

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.849.8864 marc@remaxquinte.com www.rightonthemarc.ca

Tony Scott

$395,000

SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT & ELEVATED VIEWS. 4 bdrm, 2 bath cape cod style home overlooking Long Reach. Lots of room for family or entertaining. MLS 2120845 TONY SCOTT

CIRCA 1890. Gracious old Picton home, better than new! Professionally restored, new wiring, plumbing, insulation & drywall. Beautifully-finished wood floors, staircase & upstairs landing, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, loft room for office or guest bedroom & main-floor laundry. Enjoy the benefits of a beautiful old home without the work! MLS 2121995 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Spacious home with attached 1 bdrm apartment & marina/store. 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122; waterfront. MLS 2126728/6729 MARC OUELLETTE

$500,000

GORGEOUS HOME! Extraordinary place to call home, designed for family living, high-end finishes, all the bells & whistles. Over 3,000 sq. ft. finished living space, more available in the full, high basement. Situated on over 3 acres of land, just outside of Picton town limits. Flexible closing possible, call for details. MLS 2126819 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.503-0046 tony@remaxpec.ca

Colleen Green Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.476.6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca Twitter: @ColleenGreenatR Website: www.colleengreenpicton.com

Ted Surridge

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5170 Office: 613.399.5900 Email: teds@kos.net

$525,000

6 yr old, 3 bdrm, 3 bath century home, gorgeous lot, in-law suite. See interior of in-law suite at www.countyholidayhomes.com/LaCasa Mia. MLS 2124250 MARC OUELLETTE

Tammy Beaumont Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.242.3045 tammy@remaxquinte.com

$599,000

145 acres agricultural land on Big Island. Fronts on North Big Island Road and Caughey Road. Enjoy the waterfront without the taxes! MLS 2126954 TONY SCOTT

Ron Norton

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

$1,000,000

5000sq.ft. home w/ great view of Bay of Quinte, sitting on 7 acres that includes a 10 stall barn. MLS 2126640/6642 RON & VERONICA NORTON

Veronica Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

Bringing Buyers from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and across Canada to Vendors in the County!

RE/8 f THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

Your real estate team: Working with a Realtor, lawyer and home inspector

After weeks, months or even years spent searching for the perfect home, deciding that a home is “the one” seems like it should be the most stressful part of the buying process. But according to Ron Abraham, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, it’s getting that dream home signed, sealed and delivered that can be the most overwhelming part of the process for home buyers. “Many home buyers are surprised to discover that finding their dream home is just the beginning when it comes to completing the buying process. The amount of due diligence that comes next can

come as a big (and costly) surprise if homebuyers aren’t prepared.” “The right Realtor will help guide home buyers through the nuts and bolts of the offer and really simplify the transaction process,” says Abraham. “Your Realtor will be able to provide all the resources you need to make a smart, informed buying decision – this includes supplying in-depth local market information and helping assemble your real estate team.” Your Realtor will: • Help you narrow down your home search, explore your options and only show you homes that fit your criteria

• Help make sense of the financials by explaining various financing alternatives and providing up-to-date information on interest rates and mortgage options • Act as a mediator to head off potential conflicts between you and the seller, draw up a legally binding contract and assist you with all the details required to complete the transaction successfully • Let you know where (and when) a lawyer should come in on the deal Your home inspector will: • Inform you of the scope and limitations of the home inspection (Do your research and make sure

that you find a qualified home inspector who will work for you) • Complete a home inspection on the condition of the roof, foundation, structure, drainage, plumbing, doors, electrical, and heating and cooling systems of the home Your lawyer will: • In Ontario, a lawyer is needed to register any transfer of land and two separate lawyers will usually represent the buyer and seller • Your Realtor can help you find a real estate lawyer who will provide you with assurance of title (by way of his/her opinion or title insurance) • Once a deal has been signed, your estate lawyer will review and

prepare all the paperwork to register the transaction “Do your research before selecting a Realtor,” advises Abraham. “Your Realtor will quarterback your entire real estate team so it’s critical that your Realtor understands your needs. A great way to meet Realtors is by visiting open houses but you should also talk to friends, family and business associates for recommendations. You’ll be working closely with your Realtor so make sure that they are someone you are comfortable around and can communicate openly with.” More information is available at www.howrealtorshelp.ca

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