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New life for iron ore docks Doornekamp envisions aggregate depot JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Plenty of easter egg hunters were on the hop Saturday morning in Milford as the South Marysburgh Recreation Committee held its annual Easter festivities. Hundreds of children participated in the parade through the village as well as the easter egg hunt at the fairgrounds. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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It boggles the mind the way some things in Prince Edward County remain steadfast through the passages of time and other elements of life change like the seasons.

One would wonder what the great settlers and industrialists of yesteryear would think if they knew that the shipping traffic in former Port Picton had slowed to a barely a trickle and waters where ships of all size ruled the protected deep water port were now almost the exclusive home of fishing vessels and pleasure cruisers.

But there appears to be a return to commercial sea traffic in Picton Bay outside the regular visits paid by the Stephen B. Roman at the Essroc docks.

Ben Doornekamp, of Doornekamp Construction, was on site Tuesday overseeing renovations to the former iron ore docks installed by Bethlehem Steel just east of the Picton Golf and Country Club in the mid 1950s.

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Work begins on mandatory upgrade of fuel tanks at Picton marina M.A. Barr plans to complete County project by May 1 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Work to replace the existing fuel tanks at Picton marina has begun.

Construction crews began work on the site on Monday, working to replace the tanks with a target completion date of May 1.

A news release from the municipality says this target was chosen as a means to minimize any disruption to boaters and anglers.

“This construction will complete a required upgrade of the marina’s fuel dispensing equipment, which is necessary in order to comply with the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA),” the release says. “In order to comply with the Ontario Liquid Fuels Handling Code, this equipment must be replaced before any fuel is dispensed this year.”

While the construction is

DIG IN PROGRESS Work at the Picton marina began on Monday. Early Tuesday afternoon, a portion of the parking lot had been excavated with a pair of backhoes sitting nearby. The work is scheduled to finish by the first week of May. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

underway, the Picton marina parking will remain open and accessible to motorists, the release says, however, the boat launch area and a portion

of the parking lot will be closed until the work is completed.

Council awarded contractor M.A. Barr the $206,017.88-

tender in December. A total budget for the project was set at $225,000 to be funded through the municipality's capital sustainability reserve.

Only two bids were received for the work, with M.A. Barr putting forth the lowest bid.

In December, engineering, development, and works

commissioner Robert McAuley said while he couldn't guarantee the work would be done by the first week of May, the contractor is aware of the urgency.

Also factoring in was the uncertain nature of what lies beneath the tanks. McAuley said in December there is no evidence of any fuel contamination or of any fuel leaching from the tanks. However, if any contamination is found as the old tanks are exhumed, the cost and duration of the replacement work will be driven up.

If gasoline or another petrochemical were found, the cost would depend on how much soil must be removed from the site.

McAuley said in December any cost overrun would also come from the capital sustainability reserve.

Fuel prices at the marina are expected to rise.

The release says the municipality will issue additional public service announcements if there are any further service disruptions resulting from the work.

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Jazz festival hosts aspiring young musicians in Athol this weekend Big bands visit to learn from leading performers in positive environment ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Scores of aspiring musicians from across eastern Ontario will be in Athol this weekend for a rare chance to work with some of the top performers the country has to offer.

Big-band jazz ensembles from Campbellford District High School, Centennial Secondary School in Belleville, in Anderson Collegiate Institute in Whitby, and O’Neill C.V.I. in Oshawa will be taking part in the annual TD Jazz Education Program as part of the PEC Jazz Festival.

While the festival brings a number of top acts to the county each summer, creative director Brian Barlow said this weekend may be even crucial in the eyes of organizers than the August schedule. “Of all the things we’ve done with the jazz festival, this is the most important,� he said. “We know that a small percentage will go on and be professional musicians, but we’re giving them all a life experience you can’t get anywhere else.�

Starting Friday afternoon, professional clinicians and educators stay with the bands at Isaiah Tubbs Resort. There, they take part in three days of intense musical education.

focus is on learning. “It’s really like nothing anywhere else,� he said.

Barlow notes that in competitions and with separation from clinicians, some students might be less likely to ask questions. When they’re sharing a pizza dinner or enjoying the beautiful West Lake shoreline together, it comes more readily.

As one would expect, the festival’s education program is highly sought after with far more school ensembles applying than are accommodated each year. Barlow said the committee tends to select schools based on where they BIG-BAND SHOWCASE The ensembles playing in the TD Jazz Education Program at the PEC Jazz think there is need. “We tend to go into the Festival have a chance to perform at the Regent Theatre Sunday, Here, the Nepean All-City Jazz Band smaller communities. We plays in 2011 featuring 2012 Rising Young Star Claire Devlin.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) don’t go into larger schools Barlow said the weekend cation and allows a non-com- music festivals, the learning with a lot of resources,� he typically starts with each of petitive atmosphere to build. atmosphere be co-operative, said. “If you’re a young, The festival’s student co- rather than a competition aspiring jazz musician in the bands playing music for the others. Then, some inte- ordinator, Blair Yarranton, between the schools. Without insisted that unlike most that pressure, he said, the gration takes place.

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In the rare cases for a repeat visitor, he indicated that has been a great situation because they know what to expect and can get immersed in the environment more quickly.

Barlow indicated the clinicians also benefit from the experience every year.

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“I’ve come to really enjoy this weekend,” he said.

Barlow indicated he had never done a lot of teaching prior to being involved in the program. He said sometimes setting achievable goals can really make a difference for the bands that he’s working with.

“One of the bands I coached the first time, we made the decision to focus on two very little things. If we got those together, we’d feel it was a success. You learn the goals don’t always have to be lofty.”

The students would come to appreciate the sense of achievement. Over the course of the weekend, they’d also learn a number of other valuable skills like listening and teamwork, which are transferable.

“Most of all, they can get out and try things, stretch their selves in a safe environment. It’s a lot more than just the music,” he said.

The festival organizers can talk about the jazz phenoms discovered in the program that have gone on to be Rising Young Stars at the festival and indeed, there have been a few.

Last year’s Rising Young Star, Marika Galea, came to the festival with the Agincourt ensemble in 2011. She has gone on to study music on a full scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

One of the stories they’d almost rather tell, however, is

BRIAN BARLOW

a bout another young woman who took part in the program.

Barlow recalls she was somewhat inexperienced in a younger band that struggled at the time.

She’s also in post-secondary education now, but her chosen field is law school.

She didn’t forget the weekend in Prince Edward County, however.

“She told us those three days were going to make her a better lawyer. We got her to do things she didn’t think she could do. It brought her out of her shell a bit.”

On the whole, Barlow said working with the young musicians has given him a different perspective of the young people he works with than the stereotypical view of youth often portrayed.

“These are really motivated young people. People are very quick to dump on the younger generation,” he said.

“These kids are different, they

are interested. They have a passion for music.”

Barlow said he hopes their efforts in the program will influence the decisions they make in the future.

“They are going to have an appreciation for the arts they didn’t have. They’ll buy tickets for art, buy art, or be involved in some way.

They’ll appreciate it.”

While the sessions at Isaiah Tubbs are closed to the public, the weekend concludes with a Swing Into Spring concert Sunday afternoon featuring the bands on stage with the Brian Barlow Big Band. Students and instructors will take turns performing with one another’s groups.

The event will also feature Heather Bambrick, an award-winning jazz broadcaster and one of the more popular vocalists on the Toronto scene.

The concert takes place at 2 p.m. at the Regent Theatre.

Tickets are $30 or $20 for students and parents, available at the Regent Theatre.

Barlow said it is a beneficial show for both the students and their audience.

“It’s really important for these students to see a big audience and feel support from the community. Also, anybody who has ever been to the show says it’s the best they’ve ever seen.

“The kids are so excited and up for this. They love watching and cheering each other on.”

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Rotary waterfall tours bring in $3,600 to help clean water initiatives Private landowners graciously allow properties to be opened up to allow visitors to enjoy Jackson’s Falls and Cape Vesey waterfall over weekend Picton Rotary Club and their 11th annual Waterfall Tour.

Jackson's Falls just outside of Milford and the Cape Vesey waterfalls east of Waupoos saw a combined 1,500 visitors as local prop-

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Pleasant weather and a quickly melting snow pack combined to make another magical weekend for the

erty owners allowed the public to view the spectacular flowing water on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

The tour is organized in support of Rotary International's clean water initiative that sees clean water projects benefit communities in developing countries.

Picton club member Jim Hughes reported donations just short of $3,600 combined between the two sites that will go a long way to assisting those in Africa and

other countries.

“We usually try to team up with a another club because the district organizations have grant programs and the money can be doubled,” Hughes said.

The log book at both sites indicate the waterfalls are great draws with visitors checking in from both British Columbia and the Maritimes as well as the United States.

“That is why we hold it on the Easter weekend because there is a lot of fam-

ilies and visitors to Prince Edward County and it's become a family tradition to pay a visit to the sites,” Hughes said.

With a relatively early Easter weekend, the falls have sometimes not been roaring in years past due to

a number of meteorological conditions.

In 2015, however, there was no shortage of water to enamour the visitors.

“They were both very impressive and that snow pack certainly helped,” Hughes commented.

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Social changes can address obesity

HAT obesity can lead to other health complications should not come as a shock to any observers. As the average weights of North Americans have risen in recent years, numerous studies have shown that it can have adverse effects. Thus, the alarm bells raised by a recent University of Alberta study showing nearly half of obese patients requiring common, urgent surgeries needed to be admitted to intensive care units following the procedures were somewhat muted.

One interesting factor the Alberta team raised, noted in a National Post story this week, is that many of the heaviest patients studied also appeared to be among the most malnourished. Perhaps that’s more telling news about what has to happen and how our society must grapple with this growing epidemic that is bound to tax an already strained system.

Clearly, effort and funding directed at preventative care measures would be well worthwhile. Education is crucial. Despite all the notices and scores of information now available about calorie counts, sugars, and fats, people still continue to make poor food choices. If public authorities could find a way to streamline that information more so that people could have a good understanding of what is healthy for them from a young age, perhaps individuals would make better choices. School-based food programs like the Food For Learning initiative in the Hastings and Prince Edward board are a great step, and one would think a move toward collaborative health-care

teams including dietitians would be a benefit for most patients to help tackle the issue before it becomes a concern.

A very real challenge in our society today, however, is access to healthy food. For many, nutritious food is more expensive to buy than junk food and disposable income becomes a factor in diet choices. For many, it’s already hard enough to avoid cravings for well-advertised sugary and salted snacks. Adding the price factor simply tips the scale. Concerted efforts to reward farmers and producers’ innovations that help with affordable food supply and security, as well as marketing the value of home-grown nutritious food could save big money in the long run.

Of course, diet isn’t the only aspect involved in reducing obesity.

Healthy, active living is essential, but as the world becomes better connected and starts to spin faster, it seems to be squeezed out by the need for productivity and the draw of technological gadgets. Periods of physical activity are a must and should be made a part of every school day and every working day. Our society also needs to take a hard look at how user fees are discouraging some families and some adults from taking part in active sporting ventures or hobbies and decide whether we’re heading down the right path, leaving them accessible to an elite few.

By targeting the root causes of obesity and of many underlying health concerns and finding social remedies, a heavy burden will be lifted.

PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Stories From Our Past n Picton town council decided to send a four-person delegation to Toronto to meet with the provincial engineer about the town’s water and sewer issues. Mayor Fred Newman’s group would also attend a tourism association meeting.

All expenses would be paid. n Picton also approved $5,430 in spending on 17 different street, road, and bridge projects. n The ferry to Deseronto was back in the water for a new season.

1935

n John Edward Andoff was selected to succeed J.H. Fox as principal at the Picton Collegiate. Andoff had taught at the school for two years after finishing his university career in high standing. n Maple syrup was plentiful at local markets with average prices dipping below $2 per gallon. n A Grand Jury inspected the County’s public buildings and recommended the purchase of a new children’s shelter building.

1955

n Picton Mayor H.J. McFarland said he envisioned a dual bridge to be build between Deseronto and Green Point to accommodate car and truck traffic and also rail traffic. n The Quinte Milk Products plant in Wellington was broken into overnight. Some glass was smashed but nothing was taken from the site in the incident. n Picton council awarded Thibault Co. of Montreal a $14,000 tender for a new 500-gallon fire truck.

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n Picton deputy reeve Larry Richardson expressed concern at a chamber of commerce meeting about the price of gas in the county being six-to-eight cents a gallon higher than prices in Belleville or Trenton. Chamber directors vowed to seek answers from the province. n Richardson moved into the reeve’s chair to fill a vacancy created when Ross Cronkwright resigned. Richard Byers became deputy reeve. John Kinney received his council seat.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR County’s CAO and the public deserved better from council I found the articles in our local press about the firing of our CAO to be not only disturbing, but quite revealing about how our Council conducts the public’s business – very unprofessionally.

As we know, the CAO’s contract was renewed just a few months ago, and like most I considered this to be in recognition for a job well done. Let’s be honest, he was hired to find organizational solutions that a number of councils, since amalgamation, were unable to achieve – not an easy job by any standard.

Like many, I too have heard rumblings of discontent coming from both staff and councillors about the CAO. But to be fair to the man, he was placed into a nowin situation and he became the voodoo doll for council or staff to stick a needle into whenever something went wrong – which pretty much meant all the time! However, this latest attack was not a pin prick, but rather a knife in the back – carried out by members of our own council.

When I e-mailed the finance department asking how much this firing cost the taxpayers, I instead received an e-mail from the mayor explaining that it was a confi-

THE VOTE Council votes on the motion approving Merlin Dewing’s from the role of chief administrative officer following a closed meeting on March 27. Mayor Robert Quaiff said Dewing’s exit was mutual agreement. He had more than a year left on his contract. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

dential matter. As a result, I have to assume that the mayor and council are wanting to sweep this incident under the rug — with no questions asked! The CAO was making $226,000 per year and he had 19 months left on his two year extended contract, plus benefits.

Could there also be an early dismissal penalty to be paid out? This knee-jerk firing of our CAO will cost the taxpayers a lot of money and

from the mayor’s response, our only option to find out this dollar amount is to file a Freedom of Information request. So much for our council being accountable and transparent – they’re not!

If the news reports are accurate, the CAO was terminated over the firing of two employees, who he believed were accountable for a jobrelated injury of another employee.

If the CAO was wrong in

his assessment of the situation, there are contractual and legal ways to deal with such grievances. Instead of dealing with this in a professional manner, according to the report I read (The Times, April 1), councillor Kevin Gale intervened on his own and e-mailed town staff asking “who’s next?” Was this an attempt to undermine the CAO and to end run council?

According to the same report, the mayor calls for a closed

door council meeting, but in the meantime he alone comes to a severance agreement with the CAO – before council even has a chance to discuss this matter!

If there was ever an argument to downsize council, this is it. It appears that we can conduct business with only two making decisions the other 14 obviously don’t matter. But where are those new voices we just elected?

Bullied into silence within the first few months of a new term? I hope not.

Our newly elected council has just cost us a ton of money, including the cost of searching for a new CAO, plus the cost of an additional salary, once a new CAO is found. And to think they just voted not to develop a grant of $1000 for local kids’ teams to represent this community at regional events, because we can’t afford it!

Firing the CAO didn’t benefit anyone, other than those on council who were intimidated by him and for those councillors who wanted to return to the past, when they controlled everything – even public information.

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CAO’s departure offers council a chance to reset position’s pay scale

The vacancy left by Merlin Dewing has created a great opportunity for council to show leadership.

Instead of following the pay scales of other jurisdictions in setting the pay for the CAO, the County is in the enviable position to lead the parade with a compensation package that truly reflects the tenuous financial situation that face us, the taxpayers here in Prince Edward County.

There seems to be a total disconnect between the average income we, the public, are living on, the pay of some of our public servants.

They say that a fish in an aquarium will only grow to a size that will allow it to live comfortably in that environment and me thinks that the same should be true for our public employees.

The biggest burden fac-

ing the public is the out-ofcontrol pensions and compensation packages given to public employees so we look to our new invigorated council to send a message to other municipalities, and to our own ratepayers, that we understand the problem and are prepared to do something about it.

Now is not the time to hold the line on wages paid to the “Sunshine” employ-

ees, but to start the scaling back to bring them into line with the financial environments in which the operate.

While we are at it, let’s, tell the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care that we are coming for them next! For the province to set ridiculous pays for administrators and then tell us to pay up while they decimate our services is not only unjust but borders on blackmail.

There is no room in our public system for anyone to make more money than the Prime Minister of Canada and we, the people, are damn mad at the disparity in job security and pay scale between frontline workers and the administration. and we are not going to continue to take it!

Stan Grizzle Athol

Science in neonicotinoid study monitored by third party, peer reviewed

In response to Robin Lunn's letter about the University of Guelph's professor Dr. Scott-Dupree's report on her research on the effect of neonicotinoids on bees, corrections are in order. For starters, Lunn's letter is an opinion piece and there is no justification for an integrity attack on Scott-Dupree who carried out this work following rigorous scientific protocol.

Every step of the study was monitored and signed off by a third party auditor and the research was independently peer reviewed.

The 2012 study was elevated to be a more intensive

and extensive one than the previous two studys which came to the same conclusions.

No effect from pollen feeding was detected, even though the study was designed to maximize the exposure for the bees by using canola as the study crop. Corn and soy do not need bees for pollination and are not attractive to them.

Treated canola seed is being used successfully and extensively in Western Canada.

Lunn claims that ScottDupree admits that the dust raised by spray treating crops with neonics is toxic to bees. However, this

was not said as crops are not treated with neonic dust. Inadvertent dust emissions have come from one of the three planter types in operation today and have been linked to acute bee kills at planting time. This problem started with the introduction of vacuum technology for some planters and was mitigated last year by a non dusting lubricating agent for the seed. This may still be a work in progress but acute kills were reduced by seventy percent last year when the new measures were used.

Had Lunn been at the

presentation, the potential for misunderstanding would be less. The bottom line is that the systemic aspect of the seed treatments has been shown to have no effect on honey bees.

We also see an integrity attack on OFA president Don McCabe through the manipulation of partial quotes. Again, Lunn's absence does not inspire confidence in her commentary. McCabe was saying that if Ontario farmers are being used as political footballs while the science is ignored, we will find a remedy. As always, any

remedial action would have to be legal.

The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) was very fortunate to have a top scientist bring this information to the county. Although an individual is entitled to ignore data if it does not support preconceived notions, society can not move forward in that mode. County farmers will continue to keep up to date on the best information on how to protect bees and other pollinators.

John Thompson PEFA president

Closed doors at hearing help meeting disappointing For additional There was also another was cancelled due to a lack of I had registered very I was most disappointed letters to the April 1 when I tried to shortly after the first notice gentleman waiting in his car participation, which would attend the Canadian Hear- in the paper, leaving both in the parking lot. We all have avoided substantial ing Society help course at my name and phone num- waited until about 10 min- time wasted, inconvenience, editor, please the Community Care office ber. Both my husband and I utes after the scheduled start and the cost of gas. in The Armoury, only to had travelled in from near time to no avail. I think, at see page 9 Jenny Goodall find complete darkness and Cressy, which is a substan- the very least, I should have RR4 Picton been contacted if the course tial distance out of town. the doors firmly locked.

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The Picton Gazette

Arthur Ellis Award-winning mystery author Gail Bowen to visit two branches

Mystery lovers take note – acclaimed mystery author Gail Bowen will be speaking at The County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Consecon

branch and at 7 p.m. at the Picton branch of the library.

Followers of Bowen’s work will likely know her for her popular series featuring Joanne Kilbourn, a university professor, sometime political

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columnist, and a wife, mother and grandmother.

The first six books in the Kilbourn series, starting with Deadly Appearances published in 1990 and wrapping up with Verdict in Blood in 1998, included A Colder Kind of Death in 1994 which won the Crime Writers of Canada’s Arthur Ellis Award. These have all been made into fortelevision movies with worldwide distribution.

The following novels, Burying Ariel (2000); The Glass Coffin (2002); The Last Good Day (2004); The Endless Knot (2006); The Brutal Heart (2008) and The Nesting Dolls (2010) have met with critical and commercial success. Reader’s Digest named Bowen “Canada’s best mystery novelist” in 1998.

One thing many may not know about Bowen is that she is also an accomplished playwright with several plays produced. Dancing in Poppies, an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, The Tree and an adaptation of Peter Pan, all premiered at the Globe Theatre in Regina. ‘The radio play Dr. was broadcast on the CBC in 2006 and in 2007, a play based on the radio talk show host from her Joanne Kilbourn mysteries entitled The World According to Charlie D was broadcast as well. In 2010, the first of a series of mystery novellas about Charlie D. was published.

Gail Bowen has received

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much praise in the press for her writing. The Halifax Chronicle-Herald wrote, “Bowen can confidently place her series beside any other being produced in North America," while the Hamilton Spectator called her work "...compulsively readable."

The author will be visiting Prince Edward County Libraries with her latest Joanne Kilbourn mystery called The Gifted.

From the publisher’s site, this is a synopsis of her newest book: Jo and Zack are both proud and a little concerned when their youngest daughter Taylor -- whose birth mother was a brilliant but notoriously promiscuous artist -- has two paintings chosen for a high-level fundraising auction. One they've seen; the other, a portrait of a

‘A NATIONAL TREASURE’ Mystery author Gail Bowen has received much acclaim in the media for her written works. Next Tuesday, she’ll visit the Consecon and Picton library branches to speak about her writing career. (Submitted photo)

young male artist's model, Taylor has carefully guarded in her studio. Their concern grows when it becomes clear (and quite public) that the young man is the lover of the older socialite who organized the fund-raiser -- and whose husband is Zack's old friend.

Soon, an ugly web of infidelity, addiction, and manipulation seems to be weaving itself around the KilbournShreve family. Jo and Zack are doing their best to keep everyone safe, but when one of the principal players in the drama is found murdered, events begin to spiral, Taylor seems to be drifting further

away, and their very darkest fears seem about to be realized…”

All are invited to meet this talented author at the library on April 14, either in the afternoon at the Consecon branch at 2:30, or in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Picton branch, where she will speak about her writing, perform a reading from her new book and take questions from the audience.

Come hear why the Ottawa Citizen has written, "Bowen is a national treasure."

For more information about upcoming events, visit the library’s event calendar online at www.peclibrary.org.

Health Science Field Annual Scholarship

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites applications from students graduating from secondary school in 2015 and pursuing education in the health sciences in an accredited post-secondary institution. The student must have been a resident of Prince Edward county for two years.

Application forms are available at the Second Time Around Shop, 52 Main Street, Picton, at the Hospital Auxiliary Coffee Shop in the Picton Clinic, adjacent to the hospital, or on the Auxiliary’s website at www.qhc.on.ca.

Completed forms with transcripts attached should be sent to the Scholarship Committee, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 389 Main St., Suite 3, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 by May 15, 2015.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An alternative plan for council restructuring

In regards to the N.E.W. Plan outlined by Gary Mooney in the April 2 issue, the main claim seems to be that it keeps the historic wards intact.

This type of claim can arouse a lot of interest but I find it very disingenuous as it effectively combines all of the 10 wards into three wards, therefore changing all of the ward boundaries. Perhaps George Orwell could conceive of a world where three equals ten but for the rest of us that would be a stretch.

The public opinion seems to be of the view that combined wards would not be acceptable. The main issue in the public mind seems to be in getting a more equitable representation by population and maintaining ward boundaries.

We have heard repeatedly that rep. by pop. can not be achieved with the existing boundaries so I decided to test this premise on a spreadsheet, using the population figures per ward from the County web site. To do this, one needs to set aside any preconceived number of an ideal council size. The big surprise is that these objectives can be met by combining Bloomfield with Hallowell ward and leaving all other wards intact.

The population per councillor calculates as within 32 per cent of equal, a variance which is a marked improvement on the current situation, while reducing the size of council by two. I suggest that the public would be satisfied with the lack of change in

ward boundaries which represent our communities of interest.

The resulting council composition would be Ameiliasburgh, two, Picton, two, Wellington, one, Hillier, one, North Marysburgh, one, South Marysburgh, one, Athol one, Bloomfield/Hallowell, two, and Sophiasburgh, one, for a total of 13.

Unlike the N.E.W. plan this newer plan would not likely be challenged at the OMB as all but one ward boundary is left intact and rep. by pop. is within widely accepted ranges of variance. If you would like this plan, please let your councillor know.

John Thompson Sophiasburgh

Good deed offers comfort Easter weekend Over the Easter weekend Rev. Audrey Whitney was searching for divine intervention with regard to a cat that had been chased up a very tall tree in her back yard. Fortunately she was able to find this intervention with the help of county native Mark Graham.

The cat had been up the tree in somewhat inclement weather for three days and nights too frightened to climb down. Whitney had called several individuals to see if they could help but to no avail. Apparently the fire department. are not allowed to remove stranded cats from high places When I saw Whitney on Good Friday I could tell that she was very concerned about the welfare of the cat and was unable to sleep.

I knew immediately if anyone could rescue this cat it would be Graham. I know him as a gregarious young man with a smile and a friendly greeting whenever he sees you. Most importantly he has no fear of heights. He very kindly came with me to Whitney’s to see if he could help.

What we saw was a beautiful orange cat perched at the far end of a very thin limb. He was unable to turn around to climb down the tree.

Graham then went home and came back shortly with his children carrying a very long ladder.

He was able to rescue the feline to the relief of Whitney

and I suspect to the great relief of the cat.

What a wonderful Easter gift Graham had given Whitney, who has for so many years provided comfort to countless individuals in their time of need. She, now in turn has received some comfort. But more than that Graham has taught his children and many of us a very valuable lesson.

Whenever possible do everything you can to help your fellow man and more importantly help animals that cannot help themselves.

Well done, Mark. I suspect that Whitney is sleeping better these nights because of your kind deed.

Fran Renoy Picton

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

by Saturday at noon.

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

WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm.

P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United ChurchCounty Food Bank.

LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry.

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: March 24th Cody Vader, 31st Don Leslie.

PEC PIPES & DRUMS: Practice every Thursday Picton Town Hall 5:30-8:30pm. Free lessons. No experience necessary. Info Debbie 476-8187.

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT WELLINGTON – The “What Not Shop” closed March 30 until April 13. Reopens April 14 with Bag Sale Grocery $3/Garbage $5 ending May 4.

NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Wannett 476-6579 COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY GROUP: Hosts their 4th annual sale of PRE-ORDERED rain barrels to support the PECI Student Environmental Bursary. Pick up is Saturday May 16 at Valley Pine Farms 841 Cty Rd 13(corner of Cty Rd 13&16 near Black River Cheese Factory) 10am until noon.

Rain barrels $60 each & orders must be placed in advance of the sale, either online www.RainBarrel.ca/CSGpicton or by calling Don 476-8016.

YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: Every Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Drop in for gentle yoga with Carrie at the Athol Rec Centre. Continues until May 14. $5/class. Mats provided or bring your own.

CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. Casual friendly adult get together with board games, cards, ping pong & conversation at Athol Community Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Details atholreccentre.com.

FITNESS CLASSES SPRING NIA WITH GINA: Wednesdays 6-7pm & Fridays 10-11am in Wellington. NIA Holistic Fitness is sensory based blending dance, martial & healing arts set to music.

To register for one or more classes call Gina 3992588.

PICTON LEGION BR 78: Every Friday Open Mic & Jam 2:30pm.

APRIL 9: BURR’S CEMETERY – Annual plot holder’s meeting 8pm at the home of Randy & Michelle Vincent 267 Burr Rd. APRIL 10: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday night Dinner features Steak, Soup, Vegetables, Potatoes, Dessert, Tea/Coffee ($14.95+HST) Serving 5-7pm. Info 399-1684.

APRIL 10: WELLINGTON ELKS FISH FRY – Allisonville Hall $15/person. Serving 5-7pm.

Everyone welcome.

APRIL 11: SUMMER SPORTS & CAMP REGISTRATION – Picton Town Hall (Above the Fire Hall) 8am-2pm. Discover what is available for children between the ages of 4-18 to keep active this summer. www.pecsa.ca.

APRIL 11: REDNERSVILLE-ALBURY CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Begins 8am-12noon. Pancakes, maple syrup sausages & scrambled eggs. Rednersville-Albury Church 2681 Rednersville Rd (Cty Rd 3). Adults $8. Children $4.

APRIL 11: PANCAKE SUPPER – Serving 5-7pm.

Consecon United Church Hall.

APRIL 11: 4-H 100th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET – Wellington Arena Highline Hall 6:30pm.

For all alumni, members, volunteers & their families. Roast Beef Dinner, adults $20, under 12 $10.

Advance tickets sales only (by Apr 4th). Call 3995470 or 476-5470.

APRIL 11/12: FREE TV/ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Home Hardware Parking Lot

13544 Loyalist Parkway Picton 9am-4pm. Info www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. The Kinsmen Club of Picton & Sonrise Christian Academy in Association with Ontario Electronic Stewardship.

APRIL 12: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH – Roast Beef Supper at Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Serving 4-6pm. Adults $14/Chldren 611yrs $5. Info 399-3082.

APRIL 12: FOOD NOT BOMBS – Free Brunch, Clothing Swap, Games & Dance Party. Picton Town Hall 11am-4pm. All welcome.

APRIL 12: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets at Wellington Public Library 7-9pm. All welcome, free admission.

APRIL 13: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC – Picton Arena 2-8pm.

APRIL 14: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am12noon.

APRIL 14: DROP IN CHESS – Beginner to advanced 1-4pm. Picton Br Library.

APRIL 14: AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB - Drop in weekly Yoga & Zumba for kids. Wellington Br Library 4-5pm.

APRIL 14: LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTER’S GUILD – Meets at Carrying Place United Church. Snacks & coffee 6:30pm. Meeting 7pm. Painting supplies sale by members. Info Noreen 475-2005 or http//loyalsitdecorative painters.com.

APRIL 14: AL-ANON (adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866951-3711).

APRIL 15: QEMA’S MUSIC NIGHT – Features a night of “Good Ole Country Jamming” with Terry Spilchen & “The Wooler Group” at Wellington Town Hall 7pm. Free. Donations gratefully received to assist with Victoria Schoolhouse summer programs.

APRIL 15-18: PEC AUTHORS FESTIVAL – This year’s celebration of writers, readers & the written word presents “Poetry in the Pub” at The Drake Devonshire, writing workshops, presentations to PECI students, the 6th annual County Reads, an evening with Giller Prize winner Sean Michaels.

For full details www.pecauthorfest.com or 4763037.

APRIL16: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

APRIL 18: HOSPICE PE SHRED A THON – 9 am-noon at Andrew & Emily’s No Frills, Picton.

Take a bite out of identity fraud! $10/bankers box, limit of 10 boxes per individual. Our third annual Shred-A-Thon generously sponsored by Iron Mountain. Info hospiceprinceedward.ca or 6454040, ext 205.

APRIL 18: QEMA’S TREATS TREASURES & CRAFTS SHOW – Bloomfield Town Hall 9:304:30. Home baking, jewelry, knits, stained glass, kitchenware, baby items etc. Lunch available.

APRIL 18: SPRING SMORGASBORD & SILENT AUCTION – Bloomfield United Church, 272 Main St. Bloomfield 4:30-7pm. Adults $15.

Children under 12 $7. Everyone welcome. Info 393-3172.

APRIL 21: SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 Noon. Cottage Roll, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. $7/person. Call 4763159 to reserve a spot.

APRIL 22: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm. Home-made Soup & Assorted Fresh Sandwiches, Cookies & Beverage $7.50/person. Take-out available, call 476-6050. Proceeds to church outreach programs.

APRIL 22: FRIENDSHIP TEA – Entertainment, music, tea & fellowship 2-4pm St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton. RSVP

by Apr 15, Myrna 476-6445. Free will offering to local Outreach.

APRIL 23/24: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – “Happily Forever After” on Thursday Apr 23 at 1:30 & 7pm. Friday Apr 24 at 7pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2 Corey St. Bloomfield. All are welcome.

APRIL 26: HUGE RELAY FOR LIFE OUTDOOR VENDOR SALE – Westfall Memorial Park, 2525 Cty Rd 64, Carrying Place. Info contact Jen 965-5989.

APRIL 27: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – Regular General Meeting 7:30pm Picton Town Hall. Info 476-6154. All welcome.

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Community Advocacy and Legal Centre explains public health benefits available to seniors

This is part two of a two-column series written by Lisa Turik, guest columnist from The Community Advocacy and Legal Centre (CALC).

Lisa Turik is a staff lawyer at the CALC. Last week’s column was about income benefits.

The Community Advocacy & Legal Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic funded

by Legal Aid Ontario providing free legal services to low income residents of Hastings, Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington counties.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Drug benefits: If you are 65 years or older, can get drug coverage through the Ontario Drug Benefit Program. If you are living on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduced prescription co-pay – and some pharmacies will

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waive the co-pay completely.

You can get an application to reduce your co-pay at your local pharmacy, by calling 1888-405-0405 (TTY: 1-800-387-

Church

S ervices

5559), or on the Ontario Ministry of Health web site: www.health.gov.on.ca.

Vision benefits: If you are 65 years or older, you are covered by OHIP for a routine eye examination once every 12 months plus any follow-up assessments required.

Assistive devices: If you need help paying for a wheelchair or hearing aid, you should contact the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) by calling 1800-268-6021 (TTY: 1-800-3875559). They can cover up to 75% of the cost of many health and disability-related items.

Organizations like the March of Dimes (1-888-686-0663) may help cover your share of the cost.

This column, written by staff or volunteer lawyers with the Community Advocacy and Legal Centre (CALC), provides general legal information only about current

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am

St. Philip’s 44 Philip St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am

Need Prayer or a quiet Place?

Every Monday 2-4pm Sunday Services 10:30am

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

The Magical Mystery Tour… it’s waiting to take you away!

Tom Dietzel, Piano Wellington Lambert, Tenor

Art by St. Andrew’s Members

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

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

Easter II Worship 10:30am

Sermon: “It’s About Community Sweetheart”

Serving the Community for 221 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0

613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm Sunday 10am

laws. If you need legal advice you should contact a lawyer.

If you are living on a low income you may be eligible for free legal help. Contact your local community legal clinic if you need help with income programs, workers’ or tenants’ rights, consumer problems, or human rights.

Call CALC at 1-877-966-8686 or visit www.communitylegalcentre.ca. If you have a criminal, family or immigration law problem, contact Legal Aid Ontario at 1-800668-8258 or visit www.legalaid.on.ca.

MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL

Don’t miss the scrumptious meal in Milford at noon on Wednesday, April 15. The menu is homemade soup,

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

Second Sunday of Easter Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.

Sat. April 18 Spring Smorgasbord & Silent Auction 4:30pm.

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

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PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH

roast beef, gravy, horseradish, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, coleslaw, bread and butter, strawberry cake, coffee, and tea. The price is $10 and you need to sign up by calling 613-476-7493 the Tuesday prior. See you there.

INCOME TAX DEADLINE APRIL 30

Prince Edward Community Care is once again completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60plus whose single income is $30,000 or lower or whose household income is $40,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program.

Volunteers have been trained by Canada Revenue Agency to complete income tax returns for eligible clients.

Volunteers do not complete

income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons, bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1,000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or for people with business or rental income and expenses. There is no charge, donations are accepted. Home visits can be arranged for shut-in seniors.

THRIFT SHOP ORIENTATION

Prince Edward Community Care will soon be holding an orientation for new Thrift Shop volunteers. If you can spare three hours a week and you love people then volunteering in Community Care’s Thrift Shop might be just the thing for you.. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493. All ages are welcome.

EMMANUEL Baptist Church

Sundays.

Morning Services. 9am & 11am (full children’s programs).

Evening Bible Study. 7pm.

Wednesdays.

Mid-week Study. 7:00-8:30pm-Small Group Study.

Emmanuel Kids. (0yrs-Gr 5) 7:00-8:30pm-Children’s Program.

Fusion (Grades 6-8). 7:00-8:30pm-Program starts.

Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries (High School).

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Sunday, April 12th

WESLEY - Mountain View @ 9:30am FRIENDSHIP - Demorestville @ 11:00am All Children welcome at Sunday School

John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it”.

Message: “Let There Be Light”

Spaghetti Dinner - Sat. April 25th, 5-7pm@ Friendship. Adults $10 or $25 for family;bring your appetite & friends.

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

Rev. Charles Morris

Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am Wednesday 10:00am

Wednesday, April 22, Friendship Tea, 2-4pm.

Come enjoy entertainment, music, tea and good fellowship. RSVP by April 15, Myrna 613-476-6445.

Free will offering, proceeds to local Outreach.

Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(Across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

Minister: Janelle Shaw Worship Services 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley

Wellington Pentecostal Church

Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

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Arts and Taste Trail programs extended for upcoming tourist season Dedicated signage will help direct visitors to participating attractions for sixth year CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

An iconic representation of what Prince Edward County has to offer lives on.

Representatives from the municipality, along with local art, food and wine purveyors gathered at Pomodoro in Wellington to unveil the 2015 Arts and Taste Trail guides.

Previously organized through Taste the County, this year's incarnation was developed through the municipality's community development department, Prince Edward County Arts Council, and representatives from local restaurants and wineries. The Arts Trail and Taste Trail program helps connect visitors with the county's many art, food, and wine locations as they journey through the county.

Locations included in the guides included art studios, galleries, restaurants, food shops, and farm stands.

This will be the sixth year of the combined Arts and Taste Trail and community development director Neil Carbone says it remains an important part of the county's tourism initiatives.

“The Trails Program is an important piece of Prince Edward County’s tourism landscape,” Carbone says in

a news release from the County. “The end product would not have come together without a tremendous amount of support from the steering committee.”

The 72-page combined Arts Trail and Taste Trail guide features 28 restaurants, wineries, farm stands, boutique shops, and 29 art galleries and studios. The printed guide is supplemented with dedicated Arts Trail and Taste Trail websites, social media, and roadside signs throughout the County. The release says the guide is a key marketing tool for local arts and food businesses.

East and Main Bistro owner Kimberly Humby says the guide helps connect visitors with the municipality's continually expanding selection of food and drink.

“From food to wine, farm stands to restaurants, and boutique shops to outdoor patios, the Taste Trail connects food and wine enthusiasts with The County's evergrowing and evolving taste of place,” says Humby.

Arts Trail representative Judy Kent was a member of the guide's steering committee. She says the guide is a gallery for existing and emerging artists.

TASTY TRAIL From left,PECAC’s Judy Kent and Wendy Matthews,along with the County’s Neil Carbone,East and Main owner Kimberly Humby, co-ordinator Lyndsay Richmond, and the County’s Ashley Stewart announed the 2015 guide on March 26. (Submitted photo)

“The PEC Arts Council is pleased to be a partner in showcasing the many talented artists and galleries that help make The County the place to be for creation and enjoyment of the arts,” says Kent. “Working co-operatively on the Trails with the community development department and the gastronomy sector can only strengthen our community and broaden opportunities for the public to experience the wonders of Prince Edward County.”

Guides are available at locations across Prince Edward County.

Visit www.artstrail.ca or www.tastetrail.ca.

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Private counsellor Mark Hill is hoping to spread that message. Hill is inviting residents to Picton Town Hall on May 5 from 10–12 p.m. for a seminar on domestic

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An upcoming presentation in Picton will shine a light on domestic violence and give those affected an idea of where to find help.

Residents may have seen the fliers around town. In

violence, how domestic violence against their mother can affect children, and how caring people can help children who are affected.

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Registration for the seminar will begin on May 5 at 9:30 a.m. at Picton Town Hall.

The seminar will begin with opening remarks from Sophiasburgh councillor Kevin Gale, followed by talks from Hill and Alternatives for Women executive director Rahno Godfrey.

“We're going to jointly facilitate a presentation on, first of all, what domestic violence is, what the affect of violence is on children, what people can do to help children that might have experienced that, and then where people can go for help if they need it,” he said.

Hill said some local statistics are currently being compiled and will be shared at the seminar. However, he said domestic violence is a pervasive issue anywhere you go.

“The World Health Organization gives the statistic that one in three women have experienced some kind of violence in their relationships over their lifetime,” he said. “Still the Canada-wide statistic — for any people who have experienced domestic violence, particularly intimate partner violence — still 80 per cent are women who have felt the brunt of that.”

He said as a result much of the presentation will focus on women as the primary victims of domestic violence and how that affects children. He said often lower economic areas are more at risk of issues like domestic violence an other social problems.

The cost of the seminar is a free will donation with all proceeds going to Alternatives for Women. Hill is asking all who want to attend the seminar to RSVP by calling him at 613-9698647 or through email at mattersofhopecounselling@gmail.com.

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Start planting with seeds to get a head start on the weather to grow your garden this year

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out a little earlier. The planting time will vary depending upon the speed of germination, the rate of growth and the cultural conditions provided. If you get overzealous and sow seeds too early then you will have to baby them along while you wait for the weather to warm up. That may result in tall, spindly plants which do not perform well in the garden. It’s a safer bet to sow your seeds indoors a bit late than too early. Think about having transplantable plants by the end of May. Check your seed packets for guidance on germination times and plan backwards to determine the date you will sow your seeds indoors.

Seeds need water, oxygen, temperature and light and they need it in that order to germinate. The first thing a seed needs in order to sprout is to get wet. Careful light misting of the containers will ensure they remain moist but not soggy.

Oxygen is needed for the seed when germination begins so be sure that your medium remains loose and well-aerated.

A temperature of 18 to 24 degrees Celsius is optimum for newly sown seeds. This may mean that flats have to be placed on heat mats, radiators or heating cables. Commercial heat mats and heating cables are readily available for purchase.

Light is a variable for germination. Most plants need light; others, such as calendula and annual phlox, prefer to germinate in the dark. Check your seed package. When plants have emerged to about a half inch they need at least 10 hours of light every day.

Choose a sunny area, preferably with a southern exposure. You may need to provide extra light by using inexpensive non-flanged fluorescent fixtures. You can construct your own flange with aluminum foil to distribute the light. Use cool fluorescent bulbs; no need for expensive grow lights.

Some seeds have thick coats that need to be softened or roughed up to allow moisture to enter; a process called “scarification”.

Generally, soaking seeds in water overnight or rubbing them with coarse sand paper will do the trick. If you soak them, start out with warm water and keep them in a warm

place overnight. Check the seed package to determine if the seed needs scarification.

Once you have the seeds, the containers, and the growing medium you are ready to plant. Moisten your growing medium and then loosely fill your container to within 1 cm of the top. If seeds are very small just sprinkle them on top of the medium and lightly press them or water them in with a fine mist or just lightly sprinkle vermiculite over the top. Larger seeds should be sown to a depth of twice the diameter of the seed. I use a pencil tip or other small pointed object to tuck them into the medium. If you are using the individual cell trays, plant three seeds per cell to ensure that one will germinate. Thin the plants out later to allow the strongest seedling to grow.

Place your tray on the heat source; cover it with a clear plastic dome if you have one, removing it for an hour or two at a time if the moisture becomes excessive If you don’t have a plastic dome, just be sure to mist the container to keep it moist. You want the medium to remain uniformly moist but never soggy. Do not overwater. I put my trays into sheet pans to protect my table or floor where they reside.

When seedlings emerge, sprinkle cinnamon powder around them to prevent a fungal disease called “damping off”, the most common reason for seedlings to fail. Cinnamon is a natural fungicide that you can also use in your garden. At this point, you should begin to water the plants from below. Add water into the sheet pan and let the plants absorb it from the bottom of the container directly to their little roots.

Here’s something you may not have heard about. Stimulate your seedlings to prepare them from the stresses produced by high winds and moving animals that they will encounter out in the garden.

Brush the seedlings with your hand, a yard stick or a broom

handle 20 times every day or use an oscillating fan to provide movement for them a few hours each day being careful not to dry them out.

Stimulation reduces elongation and promotes secondary thickening, producing shorter and stronger plants.

As days begin to warm up and your seedlings are nearing transplant time you’ll want to toughen them up.

After all, they’ve grown up in a pretty pampered environment. “Hardening off” is the term used to describe the transition time from the cozy nursery to the real world of the garden.

On warm days, move the flats outside into a sunny area away from strong winds.

Leave them outside for an hour or so the first time. Continue to move them outside each day that the weather is cooperative; lengthening their stay in the elements a bit longer each time. Seven to ten days should do the trick.

Once hardened off they are ready to be planted in your garden or into your outdoor pots.

It’s very satisfying to grow your own plants from seed and one of the side benefits is that you can get enough plants to share with your gardening friends. You might even consider teaming up with a fellow gardener and sharing the results. Wouldn’t it be great to have a friend show up on your doorstep with half a flat of basil in return for half a flat of nastur-

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Mark your calendar to drop by the Master Gardeners’ plant sale on Saturday morning, May 23 in the Metro parking lot in Picton.

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T.S. Eliot said that “April is the cruellest month”. I think he was right. The weather in April is just teasing us about the arrival of spring. A warm balmy day can be followed by a snow storm.

We’re itching to get out in the garden but know it’s too dicey to plant. How about getting your early spring gardening “fix” by starting seeds indoors? It’s an economical and enjoyable way to add plants to your garden and a great way to get the kids or grandkids involved in growing things.

Good sources for seeds include your own garden or that of a friend. You can find seeds in grocery stores, garden centres and catalogues.

Current year seeds will generally provide the highest germination rates but don’t give up on those packets that you’ve had sitting around for a couple of years, they might be just fine.

Seeds can be viable for a number of years if they are stored in a cool and dry place.

You can test them by putting a few between dampened layers of cotton cloth. Keep it moist in a warm place and watch for developing roots.

When the seed has sprouted you know you they are good to plant.

There are endless possibilities for containers to start seeds. You can make your own by recycling plastic food containers, the bottoms of milk cartons, pie pans, and even egg cartons. Be sure the container is clean and has some drainage holes drilled or poked into it. Recycled containers need to be washed with warm soapy water and then rinsed in a solution of one part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water before using them.

There are gadgets for making pots out of old newspapers and pellets that expand into pots when soaked in water. I use flats that are divided into individual cells like the ones most often found in nurseries. Clear plastic domed lids are available for these trays which are great during the initial stages of germination to keep in moisture and heat. Plants that are not grown in individual containers need to be transplanted into individual containers over time to give them sufficient growing space. These little plants can have their roots all tangled up and I find separating them to transplant into a larger container is a real headache and not necessary unless you are a commercial grower.

Once you have your containers sorted out, you’ll need a good seeding medium.

Don’t use soil from the garden as it is too heavy, it is not sterile and will not drain well. I prefer an artificial soil-less mix. Most commercial mixes contain sufficient nutrients to feed the seedlings until they can go into the garden.

The proper timing for sowing seeds depends on when plants can be safely transplanted outdoors. Our frost date is May 15 although some cold tolerant plants can be set

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NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF THE PRINCE EDWARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Historical Society will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellington Library, 261 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario.

Guest Speaker: Sharon White, MlSt, Archivist for the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, will tell us about the plans for the move of the archives to a new location in Belleville Public Library.

Members may vote on a proposed slate of officers for the Society that will be presented by the Executive, and nominations from the floor will be accepted.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory will be officially opened for the spring season Monday.

The observatory’s president, Cheryl Anderson, said the facility will open every morning a half-hour after dawn and remain open for six hours as banders attempt to chart migratory birds returning north. Exceptions are on days when it is rainy or excessively windy.

Anderson encouraged people to make the trek down County Rd. 13 for a first-hand look at what takes place on the south shore.

“Visitors are always welcome to see the banding operations,” she said, noting a trip to the observatory is a great way to get back out into nature after a seemingly long winter.

Anderson added the first warblers are expected to return to the county by the end of the month as they journey to breeding grounds in the Boreal Forest.

“The best time to see these colourful little beauties is during the spring birding festival, which runs from May 16-24 this year,” she said. “The observatory runs guided bird walks at Prince Edward Point and workshops at Jackson’s Falls Inn during the festival.”

The spring season will last until May 31. Some time next month, volunteers will take part in the spring bird count as part of the Great Canadian Bird-a-thon, which doubles as a fundraising venture for the observatory. Mayor Robert Quaiff has agreed to be a celebrity birder on this year’s count and he will join Anderson for a day of birding May 15.

“We expect to see at least 50 different species,” she said, adding members of the public can choose to sponsor Quaiff or sponsor a friend during the activity.

Those sponsorships can be in the form of an amount per species or a flat amount for the duration of the count.

More details about the spring count and the spring festival are available on the observatory’s web site at www.peptbo.ca.

Even with opening day scheduled Monday, several birding enthusiasts have already trekked out to the point, enduring cold winds, to have a look at some of the wildlife in the area.

Anderson said on March 28, the Prince Edward County and Kingston Field Naturalists attempted to count the number of waterfowl in the waters of the PEC South Shore Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). The area includes waters off shore from McMahon Bluff, around Prince Edward Point and across the south shore to Soup Harbour.

Anderson said much of the area was still covered in ice, so waterfowl were clustered in the small patches of open water closer to the point and to the west near Gull Pond. Some 1,200 longtailed ducks were counted and as many scaups.

One particularly exciting find was the spotting of a gyrfalcon near Little Bluff Conservation Area. Anderson said the species is quite rare for Prince Eward County and it didn’t take long for birders to race down County Rd. 13 to try to add the Arctic raptor to their life lists once news spread.

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More than 30,000 salmon fry to be released into Lake Ontario next month the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

Once released, chinook salmon will cruise Lake Ontario for about two to four years with most returning to the waters around Wellington to spawn.

The salmon fishery in Lake Ontario is a popular

Fish will be stored in pens in Wellington harbour and fed over the next month JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

With the ice finally receding in West Lake and along the shores of Lake Ontario, it's time to start thinking about one of Prince Edward County's favourite past times.

Anglers will soon flock to the local waters and a long time initiative that works to improve the local fishery could use a helping hand.

The Central Lake Ontario Sport Anglers are once again organizing the stocking of this portion of Lake Ontario with chinook salmon.

Over 30,000 salmon fry will be located in pens in the Wellington harbour for a span of 30 days starting around April 15.

Organizers of the initiative are looking for volunteers to feed the young fry before they are released into Lake Ontario about midMay. Local organizer and CLOSA member Al Van Dusen explained there was not a salmon pen in the works for the Brighton area this season, meaning there would be a double amount of fry to care for at Wellington harbour.

“This year we will be having two pens with 15,000 fry in each pen in Wellington. They will imprint here and then we take them into Lake Ontario and release the fry in about 10-18 feet of water in front of the park.

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FISH FRY Salmon fry are dumped into an awaiting pen at the Wellington Harbour docks in 2014 by volunteer Dave Ashton. Local stocking organizers are expecting over 30,000 salmon to arrive from the Normandale hatchery next week. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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While the fry imprint, they are fed and that's where CLOSA organizers are looking for assistance.

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Panthers set bar high for baseball season ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

With appearances in OFSAA provincial tournaments three of the past four years, the bar has been set fairly high for the PECI Baseball Panthers — and they relish that fact.

Coach Matt Ronan says his team has been working out since February in preparation for taking the field this month. He says they're gearing up to finish their unfinished business from 2014, when they lost late in their last two games to the eventual silver medalists from Bishop Allen Academy and top-five seed Barrie St. Joseph.

"Our goal is to be OFSAA-bound again and to win there," he said. "Certainly, we have talent. We know what it's like and we know what to expect. I think we stack up well against many of the teams there… If we keep focused and don't get ahead of ourselves, we'll have a shot."

Part of the excitement for Ronan and his coaching staff is a potent group of returnees from those clubs.

Fifth-year starter Kyle Gould, who recently signed a letter of intent from Erie Community College, maintains a high on-base percentage near the top of the order. He anchors the infield and is a dominant pitcher when called to the mound. Phil Seguin is also a solid fielder and an aggressive base runner who is drawing college interest.

"For three years running, with Kyle, we've had a solid infield — arguably the best in eastern Ontario," said Ronan. That, coupled with good pitching is a good thing for us."

Ace Bob Wilson was a dominating presence in the Panthers' torrid run through the Bay of Quinte Conference last year, which saw them give up only 10 runs all season. Several colleges are intrigued by him also, but he returns this year

LEADING THE WAY Shortstop and pitcher Kyle Gould is one of the fifth-year seniors the PECI Baseball Panthers are looking to for leadership this year as they attempt to return to OFSAA competition for a fourth time in five years.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

and is expected to anchor that pitching staff. Gould and fellow fifth-year senior Andrew Dayton, who saw more innings at first base than on the hill last year, give the team some experience pitching.

"Andrew Dayton has looked really strong throwing early this year," said Ronan, who noted Dayton has signed a letter of intent to play at Jefferson Community College next year.

Grade 11 hurler Max Manlow is also making a strong bid to earn more innings on the mound, while the Panthers have no shortage of younger pitchers providing competition.

Offensively, Ronan said senior Jordan Strachan has

been taking some good cuts at the plate, while a group of Grade 11 players including Manlow, Gavin Ronan, and Kevin Wilson look to solidify their spots in the starting lineup. Youngsters like Dryden Norton, who has been playing in the Ontario prospects program, and backstop Dan Seguin will also be among those pushing for time.

Of course, a hallmark of the PECI program is there is always depth coming up and pushing for time.

"We had 26 players out to try out and we'll probably keep around 20. It's the largest squad in the league — I'd actually like to see us have two teams one day because we do have the

depth," Ronan said. "A lot of kids are coming out and it's our hope to continue to build the club for three or four years."

Unlike many high school sports, particularly those with junior clubs, there hasn't been that instant gratification and playing time for younger players in Grade 9 and 10. Ronan said his coaching staff has been quite transparent about their development plan — in most cases, players are there to improve for two years and then take on leadership roles — and he said most players and parents have responded well.

"I haven't lost any kids to lack of playing time," he said.

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Part of that is because of mentorship and opportunities for inclusion. For the past three years, PECI teams have gone stateside under the Prince Edward County Minor Baseball banner for preseason competition. Often, the Panthers break into two squads and the younger players get time in tournaments and exhibitions.

This year is no exception.

From April 17-20, the Panthers will be heading to the Pittsburgh, PA suburb of Mars where the two teams will play seven games against three local schools.

The trip was co-ordinated with the help of Phil Norton, who grew up in the Mars area.

"Taking trips like these and making sure the new players are included and part of the team as Grade 9s is important," said Ronan. "The weekend will also be our first time on grass, so we'll be able to see what we have."

Ronan indicated the trip is much more than just playing against schools that play ball year-round, it also gives players a broader perspective about life and the game.

"It never stops amazing me the level of hospitality we receive from the schools and their parents. They roll out the red carpet and make it so inviting. They have barbecues for us and it's amazing what can happen when they sit together, have a meal, and talk about baseball or about the differences in rural Ontario and urban Pennsylvania."

The "whirlwind" trip will see the Panthers arrive around 10 p.m. Friday night, hit the ball park at 9 Saturday morning and squeeze in their seven games and two contests between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park before returning to Prince Edward County.

Another part of developing the young players in the program is that of character and mentorship. Ronan said each year, different players step up to replace leaders of years gone by.

This year, the Panthers will have to do without one of their most effective heartand-soul players in Matt Gallo. It hurts, but is not insurmountable.

“Some guys will be vocal and some will just grunt and get the job done,” Ronan said, noting that even during tryouts Grade 12 players rode to Wellington with Grade 10 players they mentored and the Grade 11s are taking on the same role with the Grade 9s. The veterans are entrusted to build this program.

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“The boys are taking pride in our identity and what we’re about,� Ronan said. “We preach that talent is the floor and character is the ceiling. They’re believing that. When we mess up, they judge themselves even more harshly than I do. This group is absolutely a joy to coach.�

The Bay of Quinte schedule has not been finalized, however Ronan said, weather permitting, it will

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Things got a bit more interesting this week for the couple dozen young men looking to try their hands at rugby at PECI this spring.

On Tuesday, they had their first real opportunity to lace up their cleats and take a ball into contact — well, simulated contact in the form of foam practice pads. “It’s our first night outside,� coach Rob Furmidge said during the practice. “This is a big week for these guys.�

Line after line, the hopefuls dug into the school’s front lawn as Furmidge shouted instructions to try to get the players to hit contact the right way to be able to pop the ball to their teammates.

They learned to pace themselves so they wouldn’t make illegal forward passes and they found out it’s better to take the ball into a hit hard, drawing defenders, rather than passing it early and giving defenders time to set up.

On Wednesday, they’d add a bit of live hitting and learn how to use techniques like rucking and mauling in a game situation.

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BREAKING THROUGH Brayden Thompson cuts through bags held by James Kerr and Riley Bovay before passing off the ball under the watch of Rob Furmidge as the PECI Junior Rugby Panthers begin their outdoor training Tuesday afternoon . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

PECI will be fielding a junior team only. While some senior players were there Tuesday to hold bags and offer instruction, it looks like another year where he’ll be doing a lot of teaching on the pitch. “We only have three or

four returnees and we have a lot of Grade 9s, but it’s a really enthusiastic group so far,� he said, noting the players are asking the right questions and they’re eager to learn about the game.

Furmidge will have some help in the coaching ranks

with this year’s team as Lisa Fraser is back for another year, while Dusty Tibbs joins the coaching staff for the boys program. Tibbs has playing experience with the Belleville Bulldogs club program and she coached the Panthers girls last fall.

Port Hope to Schmalz final

There’s a 50/50 chance that for a second consecutive season, the Picton Pirates can say they were only beaten by the best in playoff action.

The Port Hope Panthers, who beat the Pirates in five games in the Empire B preliminary round, swept the perennially strong Alliston Hornets Tuesday to advance to face the

likely kick off with a doubleheader in Melrose on April 24. He stressed his team can’t look past that level of competition. “Centennial has Ben Popovich and he’s a great pitcher. St. Theresa has a number of good players.

With the rise of the Quinte Royals, there’s more than just a county team here.

There’s talent on all teams,� he said. “We have to be aware of that, but if we can keep our focus, we should have a successful year.�

Essex 73’s in the Schmalz Cup final, symbolic of OHA Junior C supremacy. The Panthers also beat Napanee (in four games) and Clarington (in five).

Last year, the champion Lakefield Chiefs ousted Picton in overtime in Game 7 before winning the Schmalz.

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MEMORIAMS

Saturday, April 11th 9am - 2pm ONLY 1109 Cty Rd. 8

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Furniture, Household Items, etc.

MEMORIAMS

DEMILLE- Bernice. In loving memory of a dear mom and nanny.

Many a day her name is spoken And many an hour she is in our thoughts, A link in our family chain is broken, She has gone from our home But not from our hearts.

Greatly missed by Bonnie, Rick, Jean, Charlotte and families.

DUNNING-Alice June 26, 1909-April 12, 2004 Missed and remembered with love everyday.

Daughter Thelma.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY sent to Heaven Brenda Baby...its still so surreal your not here..we fell you in our hearts...so we know you are near..we loved you..we love you..missing you is the hardest to do!! Brenda our best friend this is a Birthday wish for you!! You will be forever in our hearts. Love, Bird and Lindsey xoxo

MILLS- Helen. In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother (Mum) who passed away April 10, 2002.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not meant to be, So he put his arms around you And whispered “Come with me” With tearful eyes we watched As you passed away, Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay, Your golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Sadly missed and always loved and remembered by Nancy, Kevin, Penny, Lisa, Terry, Amanda, Kaley, Natasha, Jordan & Devin.

TRUMBLE- For our parents, Malcolm (Mac) and Jane Trumble.

Who both passed away April 2005.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away.

To hear your voices To see your smiles To sit with you both And talk for awhile Would be our greatest wish.

Today, tomorrow, our whole life through We shall always love and remember you.

Love Barb, Rachel and Kim (Marcel).

isaiah tubbs resort is looking for reliable employees

Experience is an asset.

Please email your resumes to itr.keldridge@gmail.com

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who passed away April 5th 2012.

We love and miss you Mum We wish you were here today Just to say these words to you That we love you in every way Love always Doug, Eileen, Levi, Conway, and Ethan

6 Harvey St. Picton Sat. April 11

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to fill the following positions: - Housekeeping - Housekeeping Inspector *quality control* - Gardener - Grounds Keeper - Event Porter - Bilingual Front Desk Clerk

LAST CHANCE BARN SALE

Victorian spindle bookcase, antique pine mantel with insert, Park Plaza Hotel sign, lamps, mirrors, pine tabletop desk, handmade Indian charpoy rope bed, baskets, Asian hats, Central American rain capes and fans, new woodblock chopping table, pine chairs, windows, doors, whatnot shelf.

Property is sold. Last chance to savour the barn at Travellers' Tales, 1109 County Road 8, approx 6km from Picton on the road to Waupoos.

The Picton Gazette

Donna Mattis

April 8, 2010 I hide my tears when I say your name But the pain, in my heart is still the same.

Though I smile and seem carefree There's no one who misses you more than me.

Lovingly remembered by daughter Kristine

DEATH

ZIEDENBERG, Paul

Passed away, peacefully at Hallowell House on Thursday, April 2, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. Paul, a naval veteran of World War II, was the beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Michael and Kandy, Howard and Dawn and Ricki and Ron Goodlin. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Amanda and Jonathan, Ryan, Katie, Andrea, Laura, Jeremy and Georgia, Lindsay, Jackie and Justin, as well as his great-grandchildren, Rachel, Reilly, Vanessa and Penelope, and sister-in-law Myrna. Paul will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, and is pre-deceased by his parents Morris and Leah, and his siblings Robert and Fran. A very special thank you to his devoted caregiver, Arleen Calalo, and the caring staff of the Hallowell House.

A Graveside service will be held at the Rose Cemetery at a later date.

Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial donations to The Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. www.alzheimer.ca Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Thank you to all who apply

AUCTIONS

MONDAY, APRIL 13 - 1:00 P.M.

Antique, Modern & Collectable Auction Sale at Napanee Lions Hall, 57 County Rd. 8, Greater Napanee FEATURING: Ruth Brooks oil; wooden flying model airplanes in original boxes; Football and Air Hockey games; electric bed & chair; antique & modern furniture; 2 Remington bronzes; Canadian Tire diecast banks; cast iron banks; milk bottles; weathervane; 5000 wt generator; fishing rods, lures & tackle box, tools; china & glass - Flo Blue; Thistle; Roseville; Blue Mountain lobster plate CCC & several other pieces & animals; 3 pocket watches & costume jewellery 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 An excellent full sale.

For pictures & listing please go to www.lambertauctions.ca Next Auction - April 27 at Selby Hall.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH

AUCTION SALE AT 5:00 PM DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Kenmore range, Maytag washer, Admiral dryer, Whirlpool portable washer, Gibbard walnut dining table/6 chairs, tea wagon, single pedestal kitchen table, coffee & end tables, steel bedsteads, chests of drawers & dressers, Bell apt. size piano & bench, Bistro table/ 2 chairs, antique hall tables, plant stands, assorted chairs, recliner, redwood picnic table/2 benches, patio table, antique hanging hall lamp, chandelier, table lamps, linens & bedding, large qty. of old glass & china all packed at time of listing, silver plate tea service/tray, a number of old shutters/ hardware, aluminum ext ladder, garden & shop tools & many more interesting pieces from this old Napanee home.

Watch the web site for detailed list & photos as it is unpacked.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH

AT 10:00 AM AUCTION SALE OF KATAHDIN SHEEP & LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Directions: From Hwy. 401 at Belleville take Hwy. 37 (Exit 544) north 2 Kms to Casey Road. Turn right and follow 6 Kms To 1146 Casey Road.

Sheep: This sale features a flock of approx. 35 Katahdin Ewes selling with dorper cross lambs at their side. Also selling are approx. 25 bred yearlings due for summer lambing. This flock is primarily Katahdin & bred Dorper. Approx. 110 sheep will be selling in this sale. A Dorper ram will also be selling.

Equipment & Livestock supplies: Selling before the sheep will be a ford 3pth 3f plow, 36’ hay and grain elevator, 3 Marweld walk through sheep feeders, feed troughs, heated water buckets, fencing supplies, Taggers & other sheep equipment.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC or Cheque/ID Auctioneers not responsible in case of accident.

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AUCTIONS

FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH

Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre.

Website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site.

Canteen Available, Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - FRANK AND BONNIE COLE 852 CROFTS ROAD, R.R.#1 HAVELOCK, ONT 6 miles NORTH of Marmora on Cordova Road and turn onto Vansickle Road ( Vicinty of Hamlet of Cordova Mines) for 2 miles to Crofts Road EQUIPMENT- David Brown 1200 diesel tractor with front end loader- good running condition; Farmi 3 point hitch log skidder with winch, Custom Built commercial wood planer with 4 side capabilities powered by 6 cyl International gas engine – good running condition; 14 ft tandem 3500lb axle flat deck trailer with electric brakes, Husqvarna 20K riding lawn mower, John Deere 24” snow blower, Husqvarna 266 chainsaw, 3 point hitch PTO circular buzz saw, portable cement mixer with 5 hp gas engine, 3 furrow trip beam plow, 9 ft trail type cultivator, horse drawn scuffler, walking plow, utility trailer, 5 ton wagon running gear,2000 Chevrolet Silverado 4 x 4 pick up truck with 400000 kms – running condition – sells as is FIREARMS AND SPORTING- sell at approx 12:00 ( PAL required) Winchester 490 semi auto .22 with scope, ExCell single shot 12 ga, Mossberg 12 ga pump, Cooey Model 84 12 ga, ammunition; Smoker craft 15 ft aluminum fishing boat with Yamaha 20 hp outboard and trailer – good condition; 16 ft tri hull fibreglass boat, vintage Johnson outboards, fishing equipment,ATV plow blade, ATV chains, compound bows, TOOLS- sell at 10:30 am Busy Bee 20” single surface planer, Craftex 4 unit dust collector, 72” wood lathe, Delta 6” jointer, Foley Belsaw automatic filer, Foley Belsaw grinder / sharpener, 10 ft aluminum brake, oxyacetylene torches and tanks, vintage metal lathe, ARC welder, shaper, 3 hp router and table, Makita 10” chop saw, Busy Bee 10” table saw, radial arm saws,Porter Cable 135PSI portable air compressor, rechargable tools, power and hand tools, ¾” socket set, flat wrenches, tool boxes, storage cabinets, Rigid pipe dies, hydraulic pumps and motors, belting, electric hoist, scaffolding and planks, manual tire changer, roofing supplies,Fisher wood stove, LUMBER- large quantity of rough cut and planed lumber including cherry, oak, pine, maple, ash, and craft wood in various lengths and widths; cedar posts, cedar rails, windows, doors, building material, approx 5 cord of cut/split firewood, numerous other articles.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH

AUCTION SALE AT 10:00 AM ON SITE OF REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS & VEHICLE ESTATE OF DONALD ASH, MADOC, ONT. Directions: Sale location is 174 Elgin St. Madoc (just east of the Secondary School).

Household: Frigidaire fridge & 30” stove, round oak pedestal kitchen table, dining table/ jackknife leaf, 4 press back chairs, china hutch, Lazy boy recliner, chesterfield & chair, platform rocker, coffee & end table, book case, Sony 31” flat screen TV, DVD player, entertainment unit, imitation fireplace, double bed with matching chest of drawers & dresser/mirror, double bed with matching vanity/bench & 4 drawer chest, single bed, roll away bed, old trunk, wooden box, antique chicken coop style child's rocker, stool, telephone table, old medicine cabinet, antique pine tapered leg table, 2 laundry tables, old captain's chair, 3 Iris pattern water glasses & 2 candle holders, marigold iris pattern cream & sugar & butter dish, wine glasses, old candy dish, glassware, depression, coal oil lamp, 2 barn lanterns, every day dishes, pots & pans, cast iron fry pans, silver plate, antique bean slicer, milk bottles, qty. of old coins, BA gas paper weight & medallion, old fire extinguisher, 2 drawer file cabinet, dresser set, old suitcases, 2 hand made quilts, miniature lamps, several old comics, 2 rotary phones & numerous other pieces.

Vehicle, Shop & Garden: 2009 Ford Escape 3.0 litre 6 cylinder SUV in really nice shape sells as is. Poulan 15 H.P. 5 speed 38” cut riding lawnmower, garden utility trailer, Turf Power 3.75 H.P. push mower, shop vac, 20 ft. extension ladder, 2 al. step ladders, steel shelving unit, assorted garden & small shop tools, hardware, barbeque & numerous other smalls.

Real Estate: This beautiful piece of real estate will be offered for sale at 12 noon. It consists of a 2 storey vinyl sided home on a gently sloping lot in the village of Madoc. The house has hardwood floors throughout with a bright spacious eat-in kitchen.

Also on the main floor is a dining room, livingroom, laundry room and 2 piece bathroom. The second floor has 4 large bedrooms and a 3 piece bathroom. There is a new electric water heater and a new only 3 month old gas furnace. It offers all of the amenities of village living being close to both elementary & secondary schools, churches and in close proximity to the grocery stores.

This is an ideal starter home.The real estate will be offered for sale subject to the estate's approval.

Open house for the real estate will be April 12, 2015 1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC or Cheque/ID Estate and/or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident

22 APRIL 9, 2015

The Picton Gazette

Former Duke earns pro contract with Toledo

ENGAGING EASTER

Wellington’s 2011 Dudley Hewitt stopper Jordan Ruby shines in four-year NCAA career at Rochester Institute of Technology JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

PRO PUCK STOPPER Wellington Duke Alumnus Jordan Ruby picked up his first professional win with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL Friday (Photo courtesy of RITTIgers Athletics)

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Naturally, Jordan Ruby found himself a place to play on the shores of a Great Lake.

After a pair of spectacular seasons in Wellington which included leading the Dukes to the 2011 RBC tournament in Camrose, Alberta, the Tavistock, Ont. native spent four seasons on the south side of Lake Ontario with the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers.

Upon the conclusion of his NCAA career at the 2015 NCAA Frozen Four tournament last month, the netminder has landed at the headwaters of Lake Erie and will finish out the season with the Toledo Walleye of the East Coast Hockey League.

Ruby picked up his first professional win Friday when he backstopped the Walleye to a 6-3 win over the host Kalamazoo Wings and was named the game's second star for his 26-save effort.

The win gave the league leading Walleye their 100th and 101st point of the season and made ECHL history as the high-flying squad has had the largest one-season turnaround in points since the loop was founded in 1988.

After some rough patches during his sophomore and junior seasons, Ruby

enjoyed a tremendous senior season at RIT, finishing 11-8-4 with a 2.10 goals against average, .924 save percentage, and two shutouts.

In the 2015 postseason, Ruby went 5-1 with a 1.67 goals against average and .941 save percentage and was a three-time Atlantic Hockey Conference goaltender of the week in 20142015.

Ruby excelled in the postseason at RIT with a 7-3 mark, 1.59 goals against average and .948 save percentage and= set the school mark with 1,763 saves and 23 wins, fourth most in the Division I era at RIT. "Jordan's hard work over the last four years and strong late season run put him in a good position to sign and created interest," said Tigers coach Wayne Wilson upon news of Ruby signing a professional hockey contract. "We are excited to see how he performs at the pro level."

During his two seasons(2009-2011) in Wellington, Ruby went 47-11-10 with a goals against average of 2.20.

He played in the 2010 World Junior A Challenge and backstopped Team Canada East to a silvermedal performance.

The Prince Edward County Junior Farmers hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Wilhome Farms Saturday morning as chocolate was stashed all over the barnyard for young searchers to discover. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Easter bonnets of all kinds were on display at the annual Easter festivities in Milford Saturday morning.As per custom, many residents and friends paraded through the village to the fairgrounds for the Easter egg hunt.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Field Naturalists planning gala fundraiser

It’s been over two years since the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) appealed the province’s decision to approve the Ostrander Point Wind Project and the fundraising for legal costs still continues.

To that end, the PECFN will be hosting a third fundraising dinner and art auction at the Prince Edward Curling Club April 25.

Chef Michael Hoy will cater the food, local artists have donated works to be auctioned off by Ian Hanna, and county wineries have donated cases of their product for the evening. Local duo Bluzone has signed on to offer the entertainment.

Last year’s dinner was an outstanding success with over $9,000 raised for the appeal fund. This year, the PECFN are hoping they’re able to garner more support as they await a final decision by the Court of Appeal of Ontario following a December hearing.

For more information about this year’s gala, please visit www.saveostranderpoint.org or phone Sheena Kennedy at 613-3991461.

-Staff

APRIL 9, 2015 23

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24 APRIL 9, 2015

The Picton Gazette

PECI students, staff wear pink to band together against bullying Local secondary school joins others around the world Wednesday to show strength in numbers CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

PECI students donned pink armour Wednesday in a battle for inclusion.

It was pink shirt day at the local high school, an annual day created to spread the anti-bullying message in schools across the globe.

Educator Janet Ash said it's critical to spread the anti-bullying message in a school environment. Along with that, she said, comes the need to educate kids not to stand by as others are bullied.

“Typically this can be an environment that can promote bullying, so we want to make sure kids are aware and that they don't become bystanders, that they say 'we're not going to be a

bystander, we're going to stand up for anybody who is being bullied,'” said Ash. She encouraged students to speak out if they see someone being bullied.

In the fall, PECI held an anti-bullying week with drama students putting on productions about the issue.

Displays are featured on bulletin boards throughout the school, and pink shirts were sold in March to spread the message about the problem. Ash said she even had students sign a petition.

“I had kids signing a petition not to be a bystander,” she said. “Really, we just want everyone to stand up against bullying. Don't promote it. Don't encourage it.

Don't stand by and watch it.”

ANTI-BULLIES From left, student Chiann Tuttle, teacher Janet

Ash, and students Travis Carter, Steph Ypma, Carrie Longhurst, and Elizabeth Slade wore pink shirts on Wednesday, supporting the anti-bullying message of inclusion. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Days like pink shirt day are just another way students and faculty can show others they're aware of the problem and won't let bullying happen.

She said bullying is something that every person — to some extent — has felt

the sting of at one point in their life. She said it's tough to see it happening.

“You see a lot of it in the schools — more than we'd like to see,” she said. “I do find that, since all these initiatives have started to take place, kids are more aware.”

ments in their lives, but we can control this one.”

She said, as a teacher, the worst thing that she can hear is that a child doesn't feel safe coming to school. She said if school becomes a place of fear, or a place to be avoided, it can destroy a person's future.

Co-op student Chiann Tuttle, who's been helping Ash with the anti-bullying initiatives, said she got involved because she's against bullying in all its forms.

“I just look out for other students and try to put a stop to it,” she said.

She said bullying isn't harmless and can impact how one sees oneself.

“It lowers people's self esteem when they get bullied. If their self esteem is low, they're going to feel bad about themselves and not want to be around others,” she said.

She rhymed off slogans of past pink t-shirt campaigns: Stand up against bullying.

Don't be a bystander. Erase the hate. Lead with love.

Speak out.

“Now I notice that if kids notice it's happening to another child, they will stand up and they will say 'that's bullying, you're not supposed to do that,'” said Ash. Getting to students when they're young is especially important, she said.

“I don't think it's as bad in high school as it would be in younger grades,” she said.

Each year a new slogan adorns the pink shirts. This year's message is inclusion.

“We want schools to be a safe environment. We want children to feel that school is the one place that they can go to and know they can feel safe,” said Ash. “We can't control all the other environ-

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Deal to purchase White Chapel Road industrial site was about 10 years in the making could still have some local benefit “We can't say we are bringing 100 jobs to Picton at our site but what it does do is makes the Miller Quarry more active and we've had meetings with local agriculture industry leaders of potential opportunity for shipping grain and other agricultural goods,”

TERMINAL, from page 1

The docks themselves have been relatively dormant in the past few decades with the exception of a large quantity of salt that's off loaded from a ship about once each fall and gradually trucked away from the site on White Chapel Road.

Under the new moniker Picton Terminals, Doornekamp is hoping to resurrect the dock and transform the site into an aggregate depot that will see natural resources mined locally and across Ontario transferred on to awaiting lake freighters, using much of the same tunnels and infrastructure that were installed over six decades ago.

“We've been doing a ton of research and the deal (to purchase the docks and land from past owner Don Foley) has been in the works for about 10 years,” Doornekamp told the Gazette.

One of the renovations currently underway is converting the former railway trestle that was built to allow rail cars to empty material into awaiting hoppers to permit dump trucks to do the exact same thing.

Locally, the Picton Terminals will likely have an agreement with the Miller Construction Quarry just east of Essroc, where, using Doornekamp Construction services, aggregate would be processed, delivered to the depot, transferred on to a lake freighter and sent on to other locations where Miller is doing work.

“For example, Miller are currently purchasing their aggregate from someone else for their Windsor operations,” Doornekamp explained.

Wh a t ' s On IN PROGRESS Ben Doornekamp of Doornekamp Construction oversees renovations to the former Bethlehem Steel Iron Ore Docks on Picton Bay. Doornekamp is ramping up operations at the new Picton Terminals to allow shipping of minerals and aggregate via boat. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

“This way, they could purchase it from themselves and have it shipped in.”

Loose concrete material, limestone, trap rock, sand and almost any other natural resource that exists in this part of Ontario could be shipped from Picton Terminals to anywhere in the world via deep sea ports in Montreal or Hamilton.

Originally, plans called for Picton Terminals to be operational in time for the start of the 2015 Lake Ontario shipping season but Doornekamp admits that the grounds will be more like a construction site for the next year while the operation is ramped up.

Currently, a 100-foot wide roadway is being built from the top of the terminal grounds to the bottom of the dock area to allow heavy machinery such as cranes to have access.

In order to lesson the

impact on neighbouring residents, there are several mitigation strategies in various states of development including a 10-foot high earth berm surrounding the site with large trees atop of it to lessen the visual and oral impact.

The current practice of stacking mountains of bulk salt and covering it with black tarp so that it is visible from County Rd. 49 is also slated to cease as a holding area on the western side of property would be utilized.

“We want to be a responsible corporate citizens and we are in the process of putting up earth berms and we will be vegetating them with trees that will help with noise and visual impact,” He added.

In addition, Doornekamp said its hoped that access to the site will eventually come

directly from County Rd. 49, meaning transport trucks would not need to turn down White Chapel Road.

Automation of the offloading of the aggregate would be automated, meaning the noise of back up alarms on front end loaders would be non existent.

“The ships would come in and it would load automatically,” Doornekamp explained, adding the current plan is have about 10 visits a shipping season by lake freighters moving materials both east and west.

While their won't be much direct economic employment from the resurrection of shipping activity at the new Picton Terminals (only security personnel would need to be present during loading and offloading) the operation

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Doornekamp said. “Overall, this development will help the local economy reach out to the world.”

But not all is well on White Chapel Road.

Some of Doornekamp's neighbours have concerns about the operation (noise, dust, road traffic) and the Gazette will offer those views in our April 16 edition.

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FLYING THE FLOWER

County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives chief executive officer Barbara Sweet, second from right, along with Canadian Cancer Society volunteers, from left, Sterling Johnston, Mary Wellein, and Rosemary Moore kicked off the society’s annual daffodil campaign last week at the library by raising a flag to mark cancer awareness month.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Alzheimer societies complete merger April 1

The long-anticipated merger of the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward County with its counterpart in BellevilleHastings was completed last Wednesday.

With approvals from Service Ontario and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, the bid recommendations of a joint integration committee were put into practice.

Executive director Laura Hare has been working with that committee and leading

both organizations for some time. She said they sought to merge with the hopes of reducing administrative overhead and spreading best practices across the Quinte region.

Working in concert was quite helpful, Hare said.

“This process has helped each society learn more about the other and paved the way to a smooth transition.”

The chair of the former Prince Edward society, Jon Leavens, will lead the first meeting of the new board of

the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward on April 23. The board has representatives from both sides of the Bay Bridge on it.

Hare says the society will maintain its offices in Picton, Belleville, and Bancroft, adding that people in Prince Edward County will not see any cuts in service hours. The main administrative tasks will be handled out of the Belleville office.

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A Service of Celebration

Next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Authors Festival to celebrate Canadian writing

The Prince Edward County Authors Festival, April 15-18, celebrates the best in Canadian writing, with added attention this year to musical inspiration, self-publishing and design.

The festival kicks off on Wednesday, April 15 with an afternoon writing workshop led by Shani Mootoo and a lively evening of Poetry in the Pub at the Drake Devonshire in Wellington that features Kath MacLean, current writerin-residence at the Al Purdy A-Frame, and husband and wife team Andrew Faulkner and Leigh Nash.

On Thursday, PECI stu-

dents will again be treated to presentations by Richard Scrimger and Ted Staunton, writers whose young-adult focus made a big hit there last year.

Thursday evening the community gathers for the sixth annual County Reads, the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own â&#x20AC;&#x153;battle of the books,â&#x20AC;? as Andrew Binks, Terry Culbert, Hilary Foster, Judy Kent and Ann Wardrop champion the books they have chosen in an exhilarating debate.

Learn how to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Zine of Your Dreamsâ&#x20AC;? on Friday afternoon as locals Niall Eccles, Tim Snyder and

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Then, on Friday evening, hear Sean Michaels read from Us Conductors, the debut novel that won him last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize. Michaels will be joined

by Kingston musician, Chris Trimmer, who will demonstrate the theremin, the curious musical instrument that helped inspire Michaelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. You might even get a chance to play one yourself.

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On April 12th at 2:00pm join the United Church congregations in Prince Edward County as we celebrate all that we have to offer one another and the wider community.

of Sean Michaels, Helen Humphreys, Frances Itani and moderator Michael Winter, award winners all, will explore the cult of book awards: winning, losing and jurying. Humphreys, Itani and Winter return in the afternoon and, along with novelist Christine Fischer Guy, round off the festival with readings from their latest works.

Most events will take place in the Lipson Room above Books & Company in Picton.

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BLOOMFIELD All brick bungalow finished on two levels. Lots of updates. $239,900 MLS QR21501242

MORRISON POINT RD. - Picturesque setting with mature landscaping. Charming century home with studio & outbuildings. $389,000 MLS QR21406216

2890 CTY RD 1 $250,000 MLS QR21501311

2776 CTY RD 10 $250,000 MLS QR21500790

COUNTY ROAD 4 – Updated, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Detached 1300 sq. ft. insulated bldg. $375,000 MLS QR21500369

CLOSE TO PICTON – 3.37 acres.

Lots of updates & original character. $265,000 MLS QR21501588

12 LAKE ST $250,000 MLS QR21501484

19 Harbourview, Wellington $229,900 MLS QR21500641

19 MAIN STREET WEST – Picton.

Completely restored & updated. $472,500 MLS QR21500525

JANE STREET – Picton Updated but still lots of original charm. $430,000 MLS QR21500487

57 LAKEBREEZE $279,000 MLS QR21407447

676 NORTH BIG ISLAND RD Waterfront $550,000 MLS QR21501347

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$1,299,000 17433 Loyalist Pkwy. Chateau Style Home on Lake Ontario QR21500629

$329,000 26 Barker Street, Picton. Century Home + in-law suite QR21501062

$649,000 Gorgeous home with 18 acres of land – beautifully landscaped QR21500905

$359,000 Executive style home with granite counters – QR21407366

$499,000 Sheba Island waterfront home on West Lake. QR21501989

$479,000 ICF constructed bungalow, complete privacy on 5.8 acres of waterfront QR21500335

$1,050,000 Commercial – 15 acre waterfront cabins/cottages trailer park MLS 2142227

$279,000 Pastoral Setting for 3 bedroom farmhouse with out buildings QR21500371

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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton South Bay. 155 acres total: 100 acres good work land, 67 acres (tiled), 1300` frontage on Black River. 40 acres of woods. $895,000 MLS QR21405931 Bill Rorabeck

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Spacious country style 3+ bedroom bungalow, attractive deck. Completely renovated. Asking $215,000 Call Carol Brough

36 ACRES PLUS A BARN!

Great parcel of land, open fields, treed areas, pond, trails. Excellent location, over 700â&#x20AC;&#x2122; road frontage on Hwy 49 & Hwy 35. Explore the possibilities...organic farming, vineyard, market gardening, a barn for development or your dream house with all of the above...it's yours to discover. $175,000 MLS QR21502195 Pat Benson Moore

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Flying Club Road Stirling. Oak Hills Area Of Fine Homes. $69,900 MLS 2140853 Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999 www.century21.ca/joy.humphrey

GREAT LOCATION BETWEEN PICTON & BELLEVILLE!

Spacious Brick & Stone Ranch. Open concept Kitchen/Living room. 2 Car Garage. $288,000 MLS 2141035 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

NEAR PICTON, SOUTH BAY WATERFRONT

Clean, clear swimming & boating at flat shoreline, sleeping cabin.

Lg home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry. Updated/ renovated kitchen, super workshop or studio, all on 37 acres.

$599,000 MLS QR21406623 Bill Rorabeck

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Rolling hills and a ravine. Property must be walked to be truly appreciated. Subject to severance. $279,900 MLS 2140401 Bill Rorabeck

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Very affordable 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one floor living.

Large open deck with sliding glass doors. $99,900 MLS QR21404567 Steve Sensenstein

AFFORDABLE CONDO IN DOWNTOWN PICTON

Fully renovated, 2 bedroom post & beam, 900 sq ft. Easily accessible with elevator access. $154,900 QR21405925 Marty Martel/Paul Gentile

3 bedroom home close to Amenities. Perfect for 1st time buyers or retirees. $169,900 MLS QR21500761 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Sunroom. $247,000

Fantastic modern home on 20+ acres. Cathedral ceilings.

Exquisite kitchen! Main floor laundry. $399,900

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Inviting century hobby farm on 6+ acres. Updated baths. Eatin kitchen. 2 barns/outbuildings with hydro. $319,700

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Residential building lot is just over an acre on pastoral road in northern part of Prince Edward County. 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well-maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. Nicely treed and level lot, and sports a wire fence across the front already. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $27,500 QR21500989 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Ideally located 5 minutes to Picton and on a main road to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Public school, town hall, convenience store, public boat Great community only minutes from Picton. This two bedroom unit offers a recently launch and park are all walking distance! Enjoy rural living with a sense If you are ready to build, this is your new lot! 3.1 acres on an easy to ac- renovated interior with open concept kitchen with island, bright living room and a of community. This property has a double detached garage and mature cess road just north of Madoc. A driveway is already installed. The brand separate den/dining room. All newer windows/doors and siding (2011). New roof trees. Well and septic eliminates the cost of town utilities. Century home 2011. Completely upgraded electrical - new breaker panel and all new wiring + ready new well is pumping 7 gpm, which is more than sufficient for your dream for generator connection. New oil tank only 8 months old (July 2014). Central Air! represents a bygone era, with individually-purposed rooms and gorhome. Level and lovely, in an area of nice homes. $49,900 MLS Peaceful spot with raised garden beds, nice decks and a storage shed for all your geous tin ceilings. Loft presents possibilities! $135,000 QR21500804 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* toys. $72,900 MLS QR21502030 Gail Forcht** QR21500492 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com www.homeinthecounty.com www.countyteam.com

Excellent opportunity on an established tree-lined street in Macauley Village.

An ideal opportunity for the first time home buyer, young families or those looking to downsize into permanent/seasonal residence. Featuring 3 bdrm, 4pc bath, large open concept living/dining room and expansive deck with endless views over Picton! $153,500 MLS QR21500816 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

One of a Kind property to build your dream home or restore a piece of history to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking fields. $158,000 MLS QR21502035 Gail Forcht**

1.5 story older home on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. Open main floor with enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard.

2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $160,000 MLS QR21500272 Gail Forcht**

This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a newer home, with the balance of a Tarion Warranty, at a completely affordable price. Includes all newer appliances, window coverings, and even has central air conditioning. Features a fully fenced yard with storage shed. You don`t need to compromise quality for price. $175,000 MLS QR21500064 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Family home walking distance to Bayview Plaza. Single car garage with plenty of parking in the driveway. Freshly painted, new carpeting, new forced air gas furnace and central a/c. New roof in 2014. Finished basement is huge and has access to garage and rear yard. Very bright home, lots of windows. There is a deck off the patio doors in the kitchen that would be great for a BBQ. Rear yard is completely fenced. $214,800 MLS QR21501975 Gail Forcht**

Large century home on a quite no exit road with water views of Muscote Bay. 4 Beds and 2 full Baths with main floor laundry. Open concept kitchen and dining room with wood stove and entrance from large side deck. Living room with pellet stove and French doors to recently installed patio. Great for a growing family or County retreat.

Close to Belleville, 401 and Picton. $220,000 MLS QR21501443 Gail Forcht**

Stunning building lot on the protected waters of Prinyers Cove. almost 2 acres of privacy with mature trees and a perfect level learning to start building your dream home. Marina only a minute away. $225,000 MLS QR21407415 Gail Forcht**

Located on Prinyer’s Cove, this contemporary home offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a well equipped kitchen overlooking the water, a dining room with a walk-out to a deck overlooking the water, and 3 good sized bedrooms complete the main level. The lower level features an office area, a recreation room with a walk-out to a patio overlooking the water, a games room and utility room & workshop.

This dramatic home offers great versatility for a couple, family or an artist! $249,000 MLS QR21501771 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.4 acres waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located just minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the many charms of the County! $265,000 MLS QR21405274 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Water access to Weller`s Bay, Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario and only 15 minutes to downtown Trenton, this 3 bed, 3 bath home on a quiet private road is a must see. New propane furnace 2013, and a new septic system in 2006. $279,800 MLS QR21501767 Gail Forcht**

WATERFRONT COTTAGE UNDER $300k! This fantastic retreat offers stunning views and features premium water frontage for endless recreational activities on South Bay. Enjoyed as a family summer retreat the 3 bedroom cabin, and standalone bunkie provide excellent spaces to entertain, relax and unwind. Great proximity to amenities and best destinations in The County - don`t miss out on this opportunity! $287,000 MLS QR21501988 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. private lane to the property offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with great room for family gatherings. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundryroom, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS QR21500208 Gail Forcht**

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL - Genuine character throughout every inch! Updated 3 bdrm/2 bath Century Brick home offers gracious living on a deep in-town lot and space galore to enjoy the outdoors. Brighten your future with this lovely home, ready to enjoy as soon as you are! $299,000 MLS QR21501309 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Let the Sunshine In! This bright updated Century home will win you over by its appeal.

The main floor includes a gracious living room, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen with quartz counter tops, an office (which can serve as a third bedroom), a 4-piece bathroom, a mudroom/laundry room, and a family room with a walk-out to the fenced garden. Upstairs there are 2 graciously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a den/sitting area. Walk to all of the conveniences on Main Street! $299,000 MLS QR21501088 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Looking for the ideal location for your new home? Then this spectacular 2.9 acre waterfront lot located on the protected waters of Prinyers Cove is your destination.

A level clearing amongst the hardwoods is the perfect spot for new construction.

The 300 feet of shoreline will allow you to enjoy any type of water sports. Please note that the seller (Architectural Technician) is available to assist in designing your new home if you wish! $289,000 MLS QR21500381 Peter Lynch*

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Fantastic brick bungalow in a beautiful country setting on the edge of Bloomfield.

Featuring gracious, bright living spaces,3/4 bedrooms and two-full baths, this home is perfect for a family or a couple looking to scale down. Outdoor spaces include a large front deck, sheltered rear patio, and a large backyard with mature trees and expanses of green space perfect for dining al fresco and grilling! This is the perfect spot. A full finished basement with a large recreation room, bedroom, full bath plus a laundry and utility room complete the picture. Enjoy the wonderful shops and restaurants that Bloomfield has to offer. Welcome to 577 Highway 62! $299,000 MLS QR21501994 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Designer`s own sparkling Victorian in a great location! Generous and versatile principal rooms, large kitchen with centre island, charming sunroom, three big bedrooms and two full baths. Light, bright decor inside: large decks and spa like hot tub outside!

Outstanding value on one of Picton`s most in-demand streets! Upgrades include 2009: two light tunnels, new roof and eaves, insulation in attic, gas line to stove.

2010: new drywall and insulation in sunroom. 2014: New Garden. $309,000 MLS QR21501820 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

TRIPLEX - Triplex with great income in downtown Picton. Three units with fantastic tenants. Building has a 1 bedroom on the main level with storage/sunroom. A 2 bedroom unit on each of levels two and three have been nicely renovated. All units have two entry areas with patio or deck sitting areas. Laundry is in the basement. Big windows, tall ceilings, high baseboards are all characteristic of a home of this era. Fabulous location with views of Picton Bay too! Garage is detached, ample parking $325,000 MLS QR21501984 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Just the one you’ve been waiting for… a Home without the Home-WORK! Located in Bloomfield this 4 bedroom / 2 bath century home has been well cared for by the owners and infused with modern upgrades while preserving quality of the original architecture. Standout Kitchen, Deep Lot, and ample parking. Take advantage of this fine offer now! $312,000 MLS QR21501137 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Three bed, three bath, wrap-around covered verandah, open two-storey great room, wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master with ensuite and walk-in closet plus main floor laundry and two pc bath. Bright kitchen & eating area with walkouts to front verandah and back deck. Waterviews over the reach. Double garage with space for workshop. New propane furnace. $325,000 MLS QR21406892 Gail Forcht**

Immaculate Prinyer's Cove 3+ bedroom Bungalow - fully finished walkout basement. Open concept Kitchen, Dining & Living rooms with fabulous new windows overlooking the deck and water! Great 1.5 car Garage/Workshop. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the summer!! $348,000 MLS QR21501850 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Beautifully-built 1990 bungalow on 7 picturesque acres close to Picton and Point Petre!

Outstanding reception rooms, very generous master suite with adjoining sunroom, plus two more bedrooms, spacious lower level with walk-outs, wonderful wide decks on two sides. Perfect opportunity to take this one right off the grid! Just add solar! $349,000 MLS QR21501980 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spacious Century home. Centre hall plan + back staircase. 3 bdrms 3 baths, lrg country kitchen w/ french doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and a woodstove.

Potential for in-law suite, B&B or room for a growing family. Main floor laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. Fabulous 34 Acres with level cleared land as well as forest. Great barn and outbuildings. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages - potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483 Gail Forcht**

Brick Victorian home. 2.4 Acres. Wonderful character w/ arched dbl entry doors, refinished pine floors, tall ceilings, original mouldings and beadboard. New electrical + updated country kitchen, drywall, and bath. Fabulous barn plus drive shed. 2 car garage w/inside entry. Open dining/livingroom. Main flr bdrm could be office/den. 4 bdrms upstairs + bonus space above the kitchen. Sunroom is the perfect spot for summer dinners, or lazy mornings with coffee. Close to many local wineries! $399,000 MLS QR21500418 Gail Forcht**

Only minutes to Picton, this updated Century sprawling farmhouse on 100 acres could be your family homestead. Featuring a mix of 25 acres cleared land, some class 2 soil, as well as approximately 75 acres of trees and bush. A detached garage can park up to 6 vehicles. The home has spacious bright rooms with plenty of windows and sunshine. Set back from the road, with many updates including metal roof.

This home is waiting for it`s next steward! $399,000 MLS QR21500818 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous lightfilled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $435,000 MLS MLS QR21502112 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

French flair and country chic...welcome to 53 Queen Street in the heart of Picton.

Fully renovated and updated, in a prime location, great convenience to all of Picton`s services and attractions, a private garden, wonderful natural light and small-town charm. Large, bright family kitchen with a walkout to the terrace and garden. The formal dining room and living room have pine floors, a corner fireplace and lovely detail. A main floor library, a powder room and laundry alcove complete this level.

Upstairs there are three exquisite bedrooms and a generous state-of-the-art bath. $525,000 MLS QR21501202 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Enjoy County living in comfort in this beautiful custom built home situated on 28.9 acres of useable farmland. This home offers four bedrooms on the main floor, coffered ceiling in the great room. Walk in pantry in open concept kitchen as well as the covered deck to enjoy those summer BBQ`s. The benefits from the geo thermal heating/cooling system will last a lifetime. This is a home that needs to be seen! $549,000 MLS QR21500743 Peter Lynch*

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24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 10year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks, and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too. Ideal weekend retreat or full-time home! $499,000 MLS QR21407500 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Your own private waterfront park on the Bay of Quinte! Character-filled century home dramatically renovated and upgraded. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 dens plus a family room!

Gleaming hardwood, 2 wood stoves, and an elevated deck from which to watch the boats drift by! Sprawling lawns and a great outbuilding, too. Minutes to the 401!

Upgrades since 2012 include: new roof, hardwood floors, new front and side doors, attic improvements/insulation, basement spray foam, new carpeting, new propane furnace (converted from oil). $589,000 MLS QR21407247 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision! Full town services to the lots and zoning is Core Commercial- very flexible. $650,000 MLS QR21501985 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Right out of a magazine! Beautifully-restored Picton residence with great scale and original character. Bay windows, high ceilings, French doors, transoms and hardwood and pine floors. Spectacular gardens and much-admired carriage house. One of Picton’s finest homes, featured on house and garden tours. Great Opportunity! $679,000 MLS QR21502059 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Gorgeous 2 storey century home in a picturesque village, walking distance to shopping restaurants, public school, library and post office. Over an acre and shoreline on the Millpond, offers privacy, sunshine and mature trees. Covered rear porch, pool.

Modern updated kitchen, sunroom with gas fireplace and main floor washroom.

Enjoy your own wine cellar! Two staircases lead to an upper level with 4 bedrooms, including master with juliet balcony and ensuite. Three washrooms have radiant infloor heating. Extensive renovations. Detached coach house has a separate entrance to a studio/in-law suite/studio. Original character maintained. $499,000 MLS QR21502122 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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HOME OF DISTINCTION! Set a new standard of living in this magnificent home with a standout location to Sandbanks and 34 acres of beautiful country vistas! Several well-proportioned and wonderfully presented reception rooms, including a very welcoming sunroom. Main level master and eye catching architectural details throughout the home.

Secondary building with heated workshop, studio and office. Attractive views from from every room - don’t miss this exceptional buy!! $685,000 MLS QR21501146 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Captivating water views from a 1.7 acre lot, mins. to Picton, offering privacy and room for a tennis court/pool. This home boasts 3 beds and 3 baths and the addition of a great room with cathedral ceiling, spacious master with ensuite, walk in closet and 2 gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and dining room looking out to the water. One floor living, studio/family room filled with light that would suit an in-law suite or a perfect layout for a B & B and guests. $728,000 MLS QR21501768 Gail Forcht**

Energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this four bedroom, three bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile, chef`s dream kitchen with walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic island and desk area all with Quartz counters. Master suite complete with five piece ensuite and dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating, central air, R60 insulation (Arxx). 70 acres of magnificent property. $799,999 MLS QR21407423 Gail Forcht**

Unique Executive home located on private secluded waterfront estate lot within the town limits of Picton. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with walkout basement is situated on approximately 3 acres of prime Picton Harbour waterfront. The property boasts 250 feet of waterfront with permanent dock to enjoy all types of water sports. The property also includes a 2 storey 2 bay garage and single car garage. This property must be seen to be appreciated! $849,000 MLS QR21501280 Peter Lynch*

Best-kept secret! This exquisitely designed seven-year old bungalow sits on a beautifully wooded waterfront lot of just under two acres with spectacular views of The Bay of Quinte. The house is set at the end of a curving driveway and features three bedrooms including a sumptuous master suite, an office, a generous dining room, dramatic chef’s kitchen and a show-stopping Great Room. Huge covered terrace facing the Bay plus double garage. $885,000 MLS QR21501978 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

This fully brick 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom waterfront home is on 2.9 acres with mature trees for complete privacy. The home is a bungalow with a fully finished walk out basement, large guest suite above the garage, a detached 4 1/2 bay garage for all the water toys, decks off of every room that face the water to capture the views and outdoor living to the fullest. The decks have all been replaced with maintenance free composite decking, newer kitchen, large separate dining room, living room and family room with fireplace on the main floor and on the lower level. The home is located on the Bay of Quinte with all the amenities of Quinte West and Belleville, while enjoying the lifestyle of County living. $899,000 MLS QR21501073 Lori Slik*

A much-admired County landmark in the heart of Picton! This impeccably restored Colonial Revival classic is featured in “The Settler’s Dream” and other publications.

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $915,000 MLS QR21501704 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Exquisite waterfront property on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County. Private serene setting, beautiful gardens & landscaping, deck on the water! Indoor pool, 2 level great room, wood burning fireplace, tranquil solarium/lanai overlooking the sunsets across the Bay of Quinte. Master bedroom, ensuite, fireplace, view. 3 car attached garage, detached 3 car garage. 5 bedrooms. Updated mechanical. Min from Belleville & all Prince Edward County has to offer! $995,000 MLS 2142796 Peter Lynch*

Stunning contemporary custom-built 3 bed, 4 bath waterfront home with 35 x 15 foot boat slip & lift. Waterviews from nearly every room and spectacular sunsets! Hardwood and ceramic floors. Spacious gourmet kitchen, master bedroom with fireplace overlooks the water. Large recreation room, exercise room, sauna and hot tub. New roof and professionally landscaped with sprinklers. An immaculate home that is sure to impress! $998,000 MLS QR21501758 Gail Forcht**

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Waterfront estate on 53 acres. 1000+ feet of waterfront with dock - protected waters for swimming and boating! 3+ acres of mature vines producing 8 varietals. Custom 4 bedroom home with geothermal heating/cooling, heated pool, and a dream kitchen.

Hardwood & ceramic floors with radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis has 5 piece ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace and views to water. Outbuilding could be a tasting room or bunkie. $1,195,000 MLS QR21501578 Gail Forcht**

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Spectacular 2 story home, 4900 s/f living space. Main floor master suite, 3 additional bedrooms & bathrooms. 1500 s/f deck, up to 80 acres. Views from top of the property are amazing. 1-1/2 car attached heated garage, 5 car drive house w/loft, ample parking/storage. Barn with hydro, 2 additional outbuildings, all in excellent condition.

Large established garden, 2 varieties of raspberries, asparagus, rhubarb, lots of space for annual planting. House features Hickory Hardwood floors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, main & 2nd floor views out 2 story of windows in living room. Lower level large open concept media & games rooms, patio walk out, office with separate entrance, cold room. House & drive house have monitored alarm systems. Option to purchase as 30 acres if buyer prefers. $1,275,000 MLS QR2150071 Gail Forcht**

Nestled on the southeast shore of East Lake is an unparalleled development opportunity in burgeoning Prince Edward County. Featuring 10 acres with almost 700ft of waterfront, natural sand beach and gorgeous views, this property has 23,000 sq.ft. of existing buildings and a variety of zonings on three parcels. Current residential uses include a 4-bedroom century home being utilized as a luxury rental, and a 4-bedroom cottage which can be used year-round. The former canning factory has 17ft high ceilings, attached offices, washrooms and separate buildings, and is suitable for redevelopment to provide a work/life balance or for commercial/tourist/special manufacturing use and storage. There are drilled wells and septic systems on the property. Two access points off municipally maintained roads offer a variety of configurations for entries. Bring your vision to this popular tourist destination area and experience the finest that rural eastern Ontario has to offer. $2,495,000 MLS QR21502002 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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LOOK AT THIS - 5% DOWN CARRIES FOR $493.88 PER MONTH Small but perfect for someone who does not want to live in apartment. Freshly painted. 2 bedrms, open concept dining rm, living rm, kitchen. Oil furnace 1999, oil tank 2010. Carport, steel roof, alum sided, 60 amp panel, paved drive, small yard. Asking $111,000 MLS® QR21404649

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Private year round waterfront home would make ideal retreat.

Lots of trees and natural waterfront - your own private sanctuary. Sit back, relax and enjoy the solitude!

Open concept home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 30 ft dock, great fishing, list of inclusions available. $449,000 MLS®QR21403864

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READY TO BUILD? Lg country lot on Black Rd. Close to Picton, area of new homes. 240’ frontage, 588’ deep.

Drilled well, hydro on road.

Asking $45,000 MLS® QR21500645

LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour.

2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario.

Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes.

Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581

THIS PROPERTY IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT Lots of parking, 1.3 acre parcel lends itself to some serious development. Core area of town. 8500 sq ft solid building, Main St access.

3000 sq ft building - 1700 commercial, 3 bedrm completely renovated apt, Wharf St. access.

Separate lot backs onto Niles St. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

GLENORA ROAD Close to Picton, municipal water at lot line. View of Picton Bay. Mature trees at back of 100’ x 200’ lot. This is the spot for your new home. Asking $114,500 MLS® 2133769

WHARF ST. WELLINGTON Commercial building features on second level 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx. 1700 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, bakery, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape. Subject to severance. Asking $379,000 MLS® 2134612

80 MAPLE ST. WELLINGTON 4.57 acres of land, large industrial building on site. All municipal services in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great development property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617

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Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21501656

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MAIN ST. WELLINGTON Core Business area. Property with lg solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced lot, potential galore. Great opportunity with income development. Subject to severance. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611

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Move in ready, bright, spacious and upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow on a mature treed lot in Wellington On The Lake.

Large principal rooms with hardwood, ceramic tile and new carpeting in bedrooms ; living room with gas fireplace and custom mantel/bookcase; master bath ensuite with Jacuzzi tub/shower; walk in closets in both bedrooms; large kitchen with stainless steel appliances; laundry area with large, stackable, upgraded washer/dryer and lots of storage throughout. Pocket French doors to bright den which opens to a 18`x15` deck and pergola. The garage is oversized with plenty of storage and room for a workshop area. Roof reshingled- 2010, central air-2010. Enjoy all the amenities that Wellington On The Lake has to offer, such as pool, rec centre, Golf course, medical and dental centre only a walk away. Enjoy living in the charming Village of Wellington with art studios, eateries, shopping and a beautiful beach! $189,900 MLS QR21501944

Mark Gardiner

CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm.

Close to all amenities. MLS® QR21403624

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Incredible opportunity to own 300 feet of waterfront in Prince Edward County. Nestled among farm fields and charming homes on a quiet road near the tip of Point Pleasant. Build your dream house on the knoll with panoramic views of Adolphus Reach at the mouth of Prinyers Cove. Pebble beach is tucked in among mature trees offering the utmost in privacy, and the waters are perfect for boating, swimming and fishing. Close to vineyards, orchards, galleries and two marinas. $134,900 MLS QR21406325

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THIS ONE IS READY TO GO Cty Rd 1. Lg bungalow set in trees, 5 ac lot, close to Trenton & Picton.

View of Lake Consecon. 3 bedrms, den, kitchen, living rm, dining rm & great rm. Lower level family rm, walkout to patio area, workshop, unspoiled area that could be used for home occupation, etc. Detached 2 car garage, driveway paved, extensive landscaping completed. A must see. MLS® QR21502034

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So close to Sandbanks! This brick bungalow has been completely updated and renovated by the current owner. Features include custom marble fireplace, maple kitchen cabinets, main floor laundry, large bathroom and two generous bedrooms, one large enough to be converted to two rooms if desired. Flooring is bleached oak and neutral tile throughout. Pressed glass doors are another notable feature in this elegant yet casual home.

Double doors in the living room lead to a nicely landscaped backyard with some views of West Lake. A large well-constructed garden shed could be converted for use as a studio or bunky. The attached garage with inside entry and a newly installed emergency generator complete the package.

This contemporary home has been meticulously maintained and is ideal as a year-round or seasonal home for those that want to enjoy the beach lifestyle as well as the conveniences to be found in near-by Picton. $319,000 MLS QR21500602

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Waterfront stone ranch bungalow, completely renovated with 3+ bedrooms and 3 baths. Spacious eat-in country kitchen with granite countertops, large Island has cooktop & remote downdraft hood, plenty of cabinets plus wall-oven and built-in microwave. Large-scale Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker travertine tile floor. Expansive multi-level decks with pergola or SHANNON WARRand impresscrete patio. Brazilian Cherry flooring in formal dining room, den and Family room with views over the HUNTER, Sales Rep water. Master bedroom has renovated ensuite and walk in Office: 613-471-1708 closet. Main floor laundry and an office with a view.

Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com Attached double garage plus a huge insulated workshop that offers many possibilities. Lots of additional space in the lower level for storage, wine making etc. Easy access to the 401 and mins. to North Beach Provincial Park. Close to wineries. $592,000 MLS QR21502012

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This circa 1873 completely renovated home is ready for your personal touch, in a quiet neighbourhood mature trees surround the back yard and it is only steps to St. Gregory School. veronicanorton@bellnet.ca From the windows to the floors stripped to the outside walls insulated, wired and plumbed it`s all done. Move in and enjoy. Walking distance to harbour & downtown. $219,000 MLS QR21502076

CHERRY VALLEY Absolutely charming – move in ready!

Situated on a small lot (not much lawn to cut!). Minutes to Sandbanks or Picton – perfect vacation rental or retirement living. $169,000 MLS QR21502141

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COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST This great family home has an open concept design on the Main Level with a stunning kitchen, cathedral ceilings, and loads of windows to let the sunshine in! Oversized garage, large foyer and an entertainment centre we all wish we had. Check it out! $345,000 MLS QR21406456

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