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Local glider pilot earns wings at Mountain View

2016 operating costs $338,659 under budget

Cherry Valley’s Wiik among cadets soaring high above the county

Council transfers surplus to reserve fund

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Aaron Wiik has earned his pilot's wings.

The 16-year-old Cherry Valley resident was one of the fortunate 39 participants of the Mountain View Cadet Flying Training Centre's six-week glider pilot scholarship course who had completed all the required hours of flight to gain the decoration at a ceremonial parade last Friday.

Another 31 cadets were still scrambling to get their hours logged prior to returning home to communities across Ontario as high winds and wet conditions played havoc with training schedules.

For Wiik, however, the moment when Lt.-Col Robert Burns pinned the wings on his chest in front of his flight mates, instructors, and his parents was particularly poignant.

"Getting my wings was probably one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my entire life," he said. "To finally get there, when the officer comes up to me and chats with me for a second, it was absolutely amazing. I was starting to tear up in joy and trying to suppress myself a bit because you can't cry on the parade square."

Growing up just outside of Picton, Wiik has vivid memories going back to at least the age of 9 of observing tow planes carrying the familiar yellow gliders across the sky near the Picton airport.

He remembers expressing his

CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

READY TO SOAR Cadet Aaron Wiik proudly stands beside a glider at the Mountain View air station and displays the wings he earned by completing his glider pilot training course this summer. The 16-year-old Cherry Valley native has long been fascinated by flight. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

curiosity about them and having his dad, Peter, explain about the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

"I thought 'I'm going to join it when I get older.' One thing led to another and I thought, 'This is the right program for me."

After spending some time learning at the local 851 Squadron, Wiik approached his commanding officer, Michael Campbell, and inquired about getting his glider pilot's licence

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one day. That set in motion a path to Friday's ceremony.

It started with a year's training in ground courses. Wiik then had to pass a course test filled with aviation questions and write a one-page narrative on why he was the right cadet for the summer training. All those requirements complete, his final task was an interview with Air Cadet League members about why he wanted to be a pilot.

Finally, qualifying for the course, Wiik joined the class of 70 prospective pilots aged 16 and up, shuffling between CFB Trenton, the Mountain View Air Station, and the Picton airport at LochSloy this summer. He had his chance to fly.

"It's absolutely amazing," he said. "You go up with your instructor, obviously, and go through a bunch of flights there. Eventually, you get to your solos and that is

honestly one of the most amazing experiences I've had in my entire life — especially getting to fly out of the Picton airport because I'm getting to do all these manoeuvres and things in my home town, right thee above Picton. It was like, 'Wow, this is pretty cool.'"

It wasn't always rosy, especially out alone in a glider with winds and weather in play.

See PILOT, page 13

After some debate about what should be done with the money, councillors voted at Tuesday's special council meeting to allocate a 2016 operating surplus to the municipality's tax rate stabilization reserve.

Council received a year end financial report from staff outlining a $338,659 operating surplus in addition to significant savings on completed and cancelled capital projects. A total of $622,000 was saved on 56 tax-supported capital projects while an amount of $2,237,000 was saved on completed and cancelled rate supported capital projects. Those funds will be returned to their originally identified funding source.

The staff report indicates the operating surplus was largely the result of increased revenues — about $17.7 million in 2016 — which is about $1.8 million more than the budgeted revenue of about $15.8 million. The increase is attributed to increases in supplementary tax bills, increased provincial offences fines, increased funding from the Ministry of Health and Long TermCare, and increased planning and development revenues.

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On Friday morning, a crane towered above Glenwood Cemetery's historic chapel, which has sat in the Picton burial ground since 1901. Workers were using it to take down an old-growth maple tree that has stood nearby even longer.

The cemetery's board chair, Sandra Latchford is watching the proceedings as she walks through the rows of gravestones. She says the decision to remove such a massive, shady tree is not one that was made lightly.

"This tree by the chapel, we've been following it for five years," she said. "It has been pruned — we've done all the things arborists say to do to prolong its life and now they've said 'uh-uh.' It's not a good thing," she said.

Latchford said for the past several years, the cemetery has been removing five or six trees a year. Safety is a major factor.

"It is based on the safety of staff and the public, the safety of the monuments and buildings and we also keep in mind nature," Latchford said. "I think the public doesn't understand that these are really big maples… they weigh thousands of pounds. If one drops a limb, that's a very weighty object coming down. We,

ROTTEN WOOD A worker at Glenwood Cemetery hauls away pieces of a maple tree planted in the 1890s Friday At right, the trunk is nearly hollow due to rotting.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

as a board, have to be aware of that. We're liable. We don't have a hate on for trees."

Nearly a decade ago, the board consulted arborist Tom Mikel about the condition of the trees. He noted that many of the older maple trees on site were planted about 120 years ago. At the time, tree conservation techniques like pruning and cabling weren't readily practiced, nor did anyone keep records on the trees.

There also wasn't a lot of money available for the work. Rot had set in on some trees.

Latchford explained while arborists now advocate for the removal of crotch formations on trees — two limbs shooting off the

same base, it wasn't common before. Those areas allowed water to pool, wood to split, and rot to occur. Many of the trees taken down, she says, have been rotten to the point of being nearly hollow inside. On one occasion, a maple broke down like sawdust.

Mikel advised Glenwood it should think about having a longrange plan to remove trees that reach the end of their lifespan and to identify opportunities for replanting. A replanting program was formally adopted in the mid2000s.

Latchford said any subsequent arborists contracted to work at the cemetery have offered similar advice.

"They all sing the same song, we haven't heard anything different from them," she said.

Throughout the year, Latchford and cemetery manager Helma Oonk check the trees in the public area of the cemetery and discuss their condition using warning signs arborists have given them like coloration or dropping or dead limbs. If there's a concern, a certified arborist is called in to give their opinion about the chances of reviving a tree and the risk factor involved.

"They give us clues to watch for. If we see a tree we think is in trouble, we immediately call the arborist and they will come and look at it," Latchford said. "If we identify a cluster, we have them come and pick trees out. For some of them, he will say 'If I just prune it, we will get a longer life out of it.'"

That discussion is part of the cemetery board doing its due diligence. She said if something can be done to save the trees, the board is interested in spending the money to preserve them. If nothing can be done, then it's time to move on and have the trees removed safely.

"If anybody has followed us, they know we groom the trees, we prune them. Everything the arborist wants, we try to find money to do it," said Latchford.

This year, for example, all the trees in the veterans' section were pruned and groomed.

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More than 800 in attendance at Crystal Palace to sample foods and learn about health benefits

Festival highlights brewing interest in fermentation ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Fermented foods drew a healthy crowd to the Crystal Palace in more ways than one Saturday.

More than 800 people turned up for the first Ontario Fermentation Festival to sample delicious foods and craft beers, while learning about the positive impacts good bacteria can offer the body.

Organizer Jenna Empey, of Sophiasburgh’s Pyramid Ferments, was pleased with the day.

“We didn’t do presales so we weren’t sure what to expect, so we’re really happy with what is going on,” Empey said. “We were hoping to see what the fermentation community had to offer and how many fans were out there…

There’s a lot of people here from Toronto, Ottawa, and beyond, and of course, from the county.”

Throughout the day, many of the 45 vendors present had traffic at their booths and people asking questions about food products like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha. The beer and wine garden was also a popular place with seven breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries represented.

A lawn bowling event featuring cabbages also appeared to be a hit for many young visitors.

Besides sampling, however, a number of people who paid the $8 entrance fee seemed to be inter-

BOWLING WITH CABBAGE Meridith Berger attempts to knock down bottles of brine with her cabbage as Julieta Barillard Pocccard looks on during the Ontario Fermentation Festival. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ested in the educational aspect of the festival. A full day of learning was included, including discussions from a naturopath and a microbiologist on the benefits of probiotics in food and lessons in creating sauerkraut and kimchi

(fermented vegetable products), kombucha (a fermented tea drink), and kefir (a fermented milk drink).

Empey said there really seemed to be interest in the workshops in the Bluebird Building.

“I’ve noticed people really want to know more about fermentation. It’s kind of a lost art at this point, so people are really keen on learning how fermentation works, why it is good for you, and how they can get into it,” she said, adding the probiotics make the difference.

To explain that difference, author and microbiologist Jason Tetro, who goes by the name “The Germ Guy” spoke about the human body as an entity housing 137 trillion different organisms.

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Tetro used the analogy of a city, like Toronto, to explain the interaction between those microbes. He said of the millions of people in the city, most are bystanders who eat, sleep, work and do their own thing.

He said they can be useful. He estimated tens of thousands of others directly benefit the city — people like firefighters, social workers, garbage collectors, or law enforcement workers.

Those people are friends of the city. Then, there is a small group, like 1,500 or less, who are foes or pathogens. Knowingly or not, they cause harm within the city.

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Sophiasburgh parents disappointed with school’s handling of planned graduation tribute Community members wanted to include a memorial for Kayla Paddison in Grade 8 ceremony, say they were discouraged by school administration the administration on what was or wasn't appropriate for the graduation event..

“The reason we were not hearing from the parents was that it was so upsetting and being handled in a cold and heartless way that they didn't want us to know to what lengths this battle was going on,” Karen Paddison said.

A number of parents includ-

JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It was supposed to be simple, subtle and tasteful.

A memorial for a little girl who wouldn't be on stage the night her classmates concluded their elementary school careers in advance of secondary educational pursuits and all the joy and pain adolescence brings.

But there seems to be more pain than joy when it came to remembering the late Kayla Paddison when her classmates graduated Sophiasburgh Central School in late June and that uphill battle between the school's administration and some parents of the graduating class has left a sour taste amongst families in the community.

Paddison was due to start Grade 7 and was winding down her summer break when she suddenly and unexpectedly died in 2015.

Her mother Karen recalled the memorial service and remembers a great many educators and parents turning out to support the Paddison family in their hour of supreme grief.

Mark and Karen Paddison agreed to speak with the Gazette after family member of the 20162017 graduating class alerted the paper to the difficulty of assembling a form of memoriam at the school's graduation ceremony.

Kayla Paddison loved her

ing one on the school's parent council committee told the Gazette Sophiasburgh Central principal Robert McFadden denied the request for yellow flowers almost out of hand.

Yellow ribbons wound up being an substitute, however stipulations surrounding the distribution of the ribbons were stringent to the point where organizing par-

ents were forced to hide them and offer the memorial material subtly.

A number of Sophiasburgh parents the Gazette spoke this week called the entire situation “frustrating” and was handled in perhaps a heavy-handed manner by school administration.

See TRIBUTE, page 25

NEVER FORGOTTEN Karen and Mark Paddison hold a collage featuring their late daughter Kayla who died suddenly in late summer 2015. Kayla had been a Sophiasburgh Central student. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

school and her fellow classmates.

When she had forgotten an item in her desk and returned to the school after what would be her final day classes at Sophiasburgh, her teacher joked and said that she just couldn't stay away.

Karen Paddison admitted the upcoming graduation ceremony was somewhere on her radar when she was contacted in February by an organizing parent that was hopeful Kayla could be remembered at the culmination event.

At first, it was left to the Paddison family to suggest what they might feel would be in keeping with the spirit of

their late daughter.

Kayla's older sister Megan Paddison decided that any memorial should come from the class and yellow flowers in the form of boutonniere or corsages would be appropriate considering it's both the colour of remembrance and part of the school's yellow-and-blue colour scheme.

“We thought that might be nice, simple and quiet,” Karen Paddison said.

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Microbiologist suggests advancements in fermentation might offer solution for world hunger FERMENTS, from page 3

“That’s exactly how the microbial population lives. I know in a city how I can avoid an area where there are foes and pathogens. I know in certain regions, I’ll be welcomed by friends and we know there will be bystanders,”

he said. “How do you tell the difference (in your body)? From up here, you can’t. It’s actually up to your personal defence force, the immune system.”

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mation. The defence that’s best, he said, is for our bodies to be tolerant to bacteria that are friends and bystanders to push away the foes.

Back when people were hunters and gatherers, Tetro said that was easier because people were exposed to everything. As

agriculture was introduced, however, the number of bacteria present in food were limited, but fermentation was used to preserve foods, introducing good bacteria.

About 150 years ago, however, he said people traded those bacteria for the convenience of refrigeration and chemical preservation.

The move weakened tolerance.

“Today, we live in a society where exposure to friends and bystanders is so limited, we’re only being exposed to other people’s germs… and the majority of those are foes,” he said.

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With those bacteria isolated and used in fermentation there are many healing properties available. Tetro said probiotics can affect serotonin levels to counter depression or addiction — in fact, fermented foods are increasingly being used in detox facilities. They have also been known to help fight allergies, colds, flus, and even heavy metal poisoning.

He added fermented foods may also be an answer to the world’s hunger problem. He noted a friend took packages of probiotic culture to Africa and dropped satchels in millet and milk. The results of the study showed that supplies lasted longer and offered more nutrition.

Fermented air using carbon dioxide as a food source is also something Tetro says could change the world. With bacteria and a little electricity, a substance called single-celled protein is created and Tetro suggested it is more nutritious than probably 60 per cent of products on grocery store shelves.

The scientist praised Empey and others like her for bringing fermentation back to the mainstream.

“For now, all I want you to think about is when you go into there and see all the different fermented foods and the people wiring really hard to create all those foods for you, they believe in your health,” he said. “When they promote those bacteria, they’re showing a love for those bacteria.”

Empey said she’s already booked the festival for the August long weekend next year. She said many of the producers indicated they’re pleased with the opportunity it provides.

“It’s great to be able to pay attention to some Ontario-made and Canadian-made foods. I find it’s really easy to be overshadowed on the shelves in stores,” she said. “Success for one of us is like success for all of us, just tying this community together.”

Wayne Berger was one visitor who came with the intent of supporting local food producers. He said he’s always been impressed with the way county producers support one another in the sector.

When he heard about the festival, he wanted to come and lend his backing for the local food industry and learn about a different production method. Of course, he said, attending also had its perks.

“We’re here to eat some really good food and drink some really good beer too,” he said.

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Cancer survivor grateful to be able to give back through the gift of song South Marysburgh man has sold 150 CDs to benefit Princess Margaret ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Saturday afternoon was a great experience for Gilles Landry — but then, most experiences are when you have the type of perspective he carries throughout his life.

A decade ago, Landry was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

He required brachytherapy, which included the insertion of radioactive implants into his tissues. He was relieved when a cancellation allowed him to receive a procedure at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto much earlier than expected and his subsequent prostate-specific antigen tests showed a decline to the point

where his cancer was neutralized.

"I'm walking on top of the grass right now. I'm enjoying life, these people and my family," Landry said as he glanced out at the sun shining on his Smiths Bay shoreline following a concert he gave that afternoon for friends and complete strangers.

To show how grateful he was to the doctors and researchers at the hospital for his treatment, Landry decided he had to do something. There was a feeling of appreciation that had to get out.

He admitted he wasn't immediately sure what to do.

"I didn't know how to proceed, but I did what I do best: I sang," he said.

Landry, who grew up singing on Sudbury's Teen Bandstand program and served as a lead singer for a few different bands went to Belleville's Keynote Studios to record and worked with

technician Eric Baragar to master a CD he called Gilles’ Favourites.

The recording had a number of inspirational songs made famous by artists like Elvis Presley and Paul Anka.

He said he selected the tracks based on the connections he felt to the music and his understanding of what the original artists felt when performing. Landry said people who have heard the CD suggested he sang like the original artists, but with his own twist.

"Why do we love music and grow attached to certain songs?

I've sung all these songs and I get goosebumps and get so emotional. I know what the artist was trying to do," he said. "You listen to the songs and they tell a story.

Music evokes so many things in

us, feelings and nostalgia."

On Saturday, Landry took a bold step and invited not only neighbours and friends, but the whole community to his home for a launch party. They listened to him sing, enjoyed food and drink, and had a chance to contribute money for the Princess Margaret Foundation.

"People have come and gone. I didn't expect all of Picton here today, but I'm very pleased with the people who made it here today. Some are friends and neighbours and a lot of them are not," he said.

Including sales at the launch, Landry has already moved 150 CDs. Just that morning, he received a call from a buyer who enjoyed the songs so much he

wanted to get seven others for his friends.

The CDs are available for $10 at several local businesses including Books & Company, Hitchon Hearing Centre, Penny's Pantry, the Endless Summer Tanning and Nail Lou,ge and Torild's Barn. Landry also hopes he can do something in the future at the nearby Black River Cheese factory.

Any support, he says, will

help an important cause.

"Every day you hear about somebody with cancer. I was playing golf with our of our friends recently, and his daughter was just diagnosed with breast cancer. Everywhere you go, some family member or someone you know is affected by this disease," he said. "Every bit is going to help. There is a cure out there, it's just not available to us at this time.

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Battle of Dieppe should never be an afterthought for Canadians LAST Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of one of the most devastating battles Canada ever fought in war. There were 907 Canadian casualties in the Allies’ disappointing raid on Dieppe, France. More than 500 soldiers were injured and an additional 2,000 were taken prisoner by Germans.

It’s a good bet that most Canadians without a direct connection to the brave military personnel lost that day in 1942 spent an enjoyable August weekend day with nary a thought of the extreme sacrifices made on those Atlantic shores. That is a real shame as without the efforts at Dieppe, it’s hard to imagine the Allied forces would be able to penetrate the Nazi stronghold in Europe nearly two years later to prevail in the Second World War. Those fighters went into battle believing they were doing right and they put their lives on the line for those beliefs. It didn’t immediately pan out and the losses had to be devastating for those at home mourning the lives that could have been. Sure, enough, however, lessons were learned from their valour and preparations were put in place for the D-Day raids at

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Normandy, which would be seen as one of the Allies’ biggest victories in the war. Undoubtedly, some of those preparations were taken in training exercises right here in the county and some local sons were involved in ensuring Dieppe wasn’t repeated again.

In his comments at the official remembrance Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about how people learn more about themselves in losses than in victories. It’s a wise observation. Thankfully, the people killed at Dieppe did not die in vain as their story personifies that lesson and shows there’s always value in standing up for good, no matter the cost.

As the years continue to pass and take the last of the Second World War veterans with them, it is important that Canadians continue to take time to ponder the sacrifices our veterans have made on our behalf and think about how the world may be much worse than today’s headlines if not every single sacrifice, regardless of the outcome. Dieppe was an important point in the story of ultimate victory. We shall never let it become an afterthought.

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SMOOTH SOUND The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival’s 2017Young Rising Star Andrew McAnsh turned in a moving concert performance before a packed house at St.Andrew’s Presbyterian

Church Friday afternoon.This year’s festival offered 34 different performances , both on the main stage at the Regent Theatre and at venues throughout the county..(Adam Bramburger/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937 ■ Liberal premier Mitchell Hepburn visited Lt.-Gov. Herbert A. Bruce, asking him to dissolve the legislature to allow for an Oct. 6 election. Conservative leader Earl Rowe was set to announce a platform for the campaign, while Hepburn planned to run on his record while in office.

■ A delegation of ladies from Cherry Valley appeared before Athol Township council to ask for the installation of street lights in the village. Electricity had just reached the area. Councillors vowed to research the installation.

■ The Prince Edward County Hospital received a generous bequest of $2,000 from the late Dr. James Gibson and another significant bequest from Elwood Metcalfe.

1957

1977

■ In a preliminary hearing, Magistrate T.Y. Wills ruled that Clarence A. Jones would go to trial to face a charge of murdering his wife Mary. The hearing lasted less than an hour and Jones showed little emotion during the questioning of Crown witnesses.

■ Mayor Harvey J. McFarland had his company complete paving of Ferguson and Mary streets in Picton as a gift to the town. The cost of the work was $9,616, which the mayor donated as he felt the town didn’t have money to complete it.

■ Very dry weather created serious concern regarding the potential for grass fires.

Three fires ignited in the span of four days, but prompt response from firefighters prevented any serious damage.

■ Picton reeve Larry Richardson told fellow County councillors that if a funding formula was adopted by a committee or a group, the Prince Edward County Board f Education was willing to make available a site at PECI for a public swimming pool.

■ County councillors debated whether they should review the progress of their economic development committee, which cost $100,000 over five years. The discussion arose after an advisory committee paid $202.60 of taxpayers’ money for dinner.

■ Warden Alan Pettingill announced he’d enforce the County’s procedural bylaw more closely to stop councillors from acts such as slouching, rude remarks, and even profanity during regular meetings.

1997 ■ Preliminary estimates offered by the OPP suggested that municipalities that had been receiving policing for free would spend nearly $1.5 million annually under a onetier amalgamation. The figures suggested the minimum per household cost of policing in the county would be $159.97.

■ The Picton Legion purchased a 20-seat bus from Harrison Auto Wreckers for $1,200 and volunteers spent 400 hours restoring it for use during community events and Branch 78 functions.

■ Sandbanks Provincial Park officially opened its Woodlands Campground, adding 140 camping sites with electricial service, bringing the total complement of sites in the 1,600 hectare park to 549.

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Picton branch history goes back to Carnegie gift

In 1899 in Ontario the word began to spread that there was grant money available from the Carnegie Foundation in the United States to help communities build permanent library buildings.

Prior to 1900 most of the 371 public libraries in existence in this province rented space and often were required to move frequently.

In 1901 the first of the Ontario grants were received from the Foundation and in that year eight libraries were built. Andrew Carnegie had sold the Carnegie Steel Company to J.P.Morgan for $500 million and upon his retirement he placed his fortune in several trusts and became a full-time philanthropist. Public libraries were the primary focus of his largesse.

By 1906 20 Carnegie libraries had been constructed in Ontario.

Most of these libraries restricted access to the stacks. That meant that at the time you could not enjoy browsing for the title that you wanted, you requested it from the librarian who retrieved it from the shelf for you.

In Margaret Beckham’s book The Best Gift, A Record of the Carnegie Libraries in Ontario it is noted that Picton library did allow free access to the stacks. She cites this as evidence of more advanced thinking in the Town of Picton. It is about this time too that card catalogues and the Dewey classification system came into general use.

Children’s services were just starting to gain attention as an area for special attention and development. Very few libraries in Ontario saw it as necessary to purchase suitable children’s material. A juvenile collection does not appear

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Barbara Sweet

to have existed in the Picton library until around 1918.

The library housed an adult collection in the subject areas as follows: history, biography, voyages and travel, science and art, general literature, poetry and the drama, religious literature, fiction, miscellaneous, works of reference, and magazines (taken from the 1905 annual report). The total collection owned at the time covering these eleven categories was 3,570 volumes.

In 1905 the Picton Library was open seven hours daily, Monday through Saturday. The Reading Room of the library was open the same number of hours. The Reading Room qualified for an additional grant from the legislature but it only qualified if it carried a number of daily newspapers and was open sufficient hours.

The Reading Room of 1905 boasted three daily newspapers, eight weekly newspapers, and 27 magazines and periodicals. The total budget for that year was $1083.37. The expenditures were as

follows: Rent, Light and Heating $234.05, Salaries - $187.50, Books (not fiction) – $347.94, Books (fiction) - $29.46, Bookbinding - $7.60, Magazines, Newspapers, etc. $75.50 and Miscellaneous as follows – printing, shelving, insurance, poetry books and cases $143.07.

This year the Picton branch celebrates 110 years of service to the community. Situated in the centre of town the Carnegie building, newly built in 1907 was a source of great pride for inhabitants.

In a letter to Carnegie a Miss Belle Wilkerson tells him that she had moved to New Orleans some 35 years previously, but on a recent visit with her brother in her home town of Picton, Ontario, she had toured the new library. She thanks Carnegie for placing the library in “Picton, Canada”. Wilkerson repeats the observation of her proud brother that “now the poor can read as well as the rich”.

Wilkerson received a reply from Carnegie: “I am deeply touched by your kind letter of March 12 which Bertram has forwarded to me. Such words of appreciation as yours more than compensate for the contributions it has been my privilege to make to library work in the United States.” Apparently Carnegie did not note the Canadian reference in his reading of Wilkerson’s note.

Still in the heart of Picton and still a source of pride for the community, the Picton branch retains many of the vestiges of the original building. With the upcoming addition the Library board’s goal is to respect the original architecture while adding the space needed to address contemporary expectations.

Mature driving refresher course offered locally

The Canada Safety Council has several recommendations for senior drivers on its web site at www.safety-council.org The council also recommends that seniors take a driver improvement course such as the Canada Safety Council's 55 Alive. Community Care provides this course regularly and the next offering is in October. We’re setting the date now but you should call and get on the waiting list 613-476-7493 because space is limited and it fills quickly.

Maintaining a driver's license is an important issue of independence for older Canadians, especially to those who have driven for most of their life. On a per-person basis, mature drivers have less than the average number of collisions. But on a per-kilometre basis, the over-70 age group is involved in a disproportionately high number of collisions.

The aging process brings changes that can affect the older driver's ability to drive safely.

These include: reduced vision, particularly at night; a decrease in depth perception; and movementlimiting disabilities such as arthritis and rheumatism which slow down response. The rate of aging varies for each individual, but it is important to recognize age-related changes and learn how to compensate for them.

Community Care offers the 55Alive mature driving classroom

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refresher course locally. This is a driver retraining program designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving knowledge and sharpen driving ability to compensate for normal age-related changes in physical condition. There is a concentration on the physical changes of older people as they relate to vision, reading and medication.

The course deals with changing road conditions, rules and regulations and the need to understand collision — prevention measures. It focuses on the major problems which are common to older drivers, which include failure to yield the right of way, improper turning, incorrect lane changing, passing, and enter-

ing and exiting highways.

The sessions are made up of lectures, video presentations, group discussions and instructor guidance. There is no actual ‘on the road’ driving. The instructor has been trained by the Canada Safety Council.

The workshop runs from 9:30 am to 3:30 p.m.. The cost is $30 per person, which includes workbook, refreshments and a light lunch.

Call 613-476-7493 for more information and to be sure your name is on the registration list.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Community Care is seeking interested people to become drivers to take seniors to medical appointments and shopping and to deliver Meals on Wheels. If you have three hours aweek give us a call and start the conversation.

THRIFT SHOP SILENT AUCTION

People donate amazing things to Community Care’s Thrift Shop and from time to time the volunteers hold a silent auction. You must see the exceptional and unique items on display at 153 Main St., Picton. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. sharp on Saturday, Aug. 26.

All of the funds raised support programs for seniors in Prince Edward County.

A SHARED MOMENT WITH A MONARCH

David Kresz was photographing Monday’s partial solar eclipse through a pane of kerosene-smoked glass at his property on County Rd. 14 near Muscote Bay when this monarch butterfly landed. It stayed with Kresz and his wife for nearly half an hour.People across North America took time out of their afternoon schedules to catch a glimpse of the rare occurrence of a solar eclipse visible from this continent. (David Kresz photo)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Provincial leaders wise to dismiss AMO plan

Last week, our three provincial political leaders were at once correct -- they rejected a bad idea coming from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).

AMO, at their annual gathering (August 13-16/17), proposed a hike to nine per cent of our HST to help finance infrastructure needs.

Being a councillor in our rural community -- one with numerous families on social assistance, many seniors on fixed incomes, and workers struggling to make ends meet as housing and other basic costs rise — leads me to applaud this Queen's Park trilateral opposition to AMO's resolution and

their misguided HST campaign.

Of course rural Ontario urgently needs infrastructure renewal — but not on the backs of the poorest and most vulnerable.

An HST hike would shift more tax burden from the wealthy and from corporations, to what's left of the middle class and to the poor.

Such a proposed HST hike to nine per cent is simply a regressive tax idea, adding more hardship to those who can least afford it.

Indeed, studies in other provinces have clearly shown that families earning under $100,000 pay a disproportionate slice of such broad-brush taxes.

There has to be a smarter, better way. What about a targeted

supplementary net wealth levy that doesn't raise income taxes, but is based on the total value of personal assets?

And a levy which has proven to actually stimulate more commercial investment and productive capital allocations -- say in rural infrastructure? Or housing?

Some of the most innovative, equitable and successful market economies on the planet have followed this wealth levy route -Norway, Switzerland and the Netherlands to mention just three.

And closing tax loopholes and tax evasion would sure help too!

Bill Roberts Sophiasburgh

LETTERS POLICY: The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, staff, or advertisers. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

Forrester wished to see money spent on roads SURPLUS, from page 1

The increase in operating revenues was offset in large part by operating expenditures that went about $1.5 million over budget.

The majority of the overage was attributed to expenditure increases in waste management, roads maintenance and winter control, community centres and arenas, and wages and benefits.

The report recommended the $338,700-surplus be allocated to the tax rate stabilization reserve as there had been significant draws against the reserve both in 2016 and in 2017 leaving about $273,000.

However, there were members of council who felt the money should be directed elsewhere.

Councillor Jamie Forrester said

while he agreed there should be a fund to cover unplanned expenses, it seems the fund is often used as a funding source for projects which are then labelled during the budget process as having no impact on the tax rate for that year.

“Councillors just zip right by this because we don't really have to worry about it adding on to this year's budget — but last year it was an impact on the budget,” he said. “We take it from the taxpayers because we say we need it, then we don't spend it and stash it somewhere else.”

He said he'd rather see the money put into the roads budget that see it “chipped away” throughout the budget process.

“Looking at the condition of our roads now, I would make a motion for that money to go di-

rectly into our roads budget this year,” he said.

While he said he could understand Forrester's concern, chief administrative officer James Hepburn advised against the move.

“From a prudent financial management perspective … we have drawn from the tax rate stabilization reserve and I would prefer to see it go back into that reserve,” he said.

He said the reserve is needed to deal with unexpected events and, once it reaches an appropriate level, he would fully endorse directing any surplus funds elsewhere.

“It's prudent we have a contingency,” he said.

Ultimately, Forrester's motion was defeated and council approved the recommended motion.

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Nostalgia show draws families, collectors 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)

Whattam’s is proud to present…” Free Family Movie Day” at The Regent Theatre, the last Sunday of each month at 2pm.

August 27th feature “THE RED TURTLE”

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.

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PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30. Contact Ron 813-1970.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: July 21st Kim Harrington, 24th Tricia Kettlewell, 25th Morris White, 26th Grant Walle, 27th Earle Taylor, 28thArchie Wright.

SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am-11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome.

THE WHAT NOT SHOP: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington (basement) Bag Sale Sept 2nd–30th grocery $3 & garbage bag size $5. Selling clothes, shoes, dishes & various household items etc. Hours Tues & Sat 10am-12noon. Thurs 2-4pm.

AL-ANON MEETINGS NEW LOCATION: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at HOPE CHURCH, 46 King St. Picton. Entrance, lower entrance from Giant Tiger parking lot. For persons affected by someone’s drinking.

Info 1-866-951-3711.

AA-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday in the Picton Hospital board room at 8pm.

TOPS 4918: Meets at the Hope Centre at 46 King St. Picton every Wednesday. Weigh-in 6pm to 6:45pm.

Meeting 6:45 to 7:30pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Featuring a unique collection of art from 25 County Artists. Runs until August 28. Open daily 10-5 pm.

LINEDANCE CLASSES: With Diane for fun & fitness to Country & Contemporary music. August 28th(6:309:30)at the Picton Town Hall (above the old Fire Hall) 2 Ross St. $5 including refreshments. Info contact 476-9796 or IBlai49@aol.com. Schedule for Monday classes will run until Dec/17. In support of Hospice PE. CONSECON LEGION BR 509: Weekly Tuesdays Moon Shot Euchre @ 7pm & Thursdays Summer Mixed Fun Darts @ 7pm. These events are open to the Public.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP: A new support group for multiple myeloma patients & their caregivers. If you are interested in learning more or joining the group, please contact Iris Phillips, 476-0027.

AUGUST 24: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

AUGUST 24: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live open stage music, great mix of amateur & professional music styles. Free admission, donations accepted.

AUGUST 26: FOURPLAY BAROQUE ENSEMBLE – Glenwood Cemetery Chapel 2:00 p.m. 47 Ferguson St. Picton. By Donation. www.glenwoodcemetery.ca.

AUGUST 26: BLOOMFIELD AOTS ANNUAL DINNER – Bloomfield United Church 4:40-6:30pm.

Serving Roast Pork & Ham, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, veggies, salad, drinks & desserts. Adults $15 & Children under 12 for $7.

AUGUST 26/27: E WASTE DROP OFF EVENT – Picton Home Hardware 9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday. In support PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation.

AUGUST 27: ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE SERVICE AT THE OLD HAY BAY CHURCH – Adolphustown at 3pm. On that same day at 12:30 the United Church Women members will be observing their 50th Anniversary with a service at 12:30pm. All are welcome at both services.

AUGUST 28: SNUGGLES STITCH A THONS – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations needed….just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn. Donations are much appreciated!

Thank you!

AUGUST 28: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (PICTON FAIR) – Will hold their regular “General Meeting” at 7:30pm at the Prince Edward Curling Club.

AUGUST 29: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

AUGUST 29: CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Presented by the Wellington & District Lion’s Club, at 6:00pm featuring “Instant Rivalry”. Free concert in Wellington Park at the Gazebo. Hot dogs & pop available. (Donations gratefully accepted) Bring your Lawn Chair. Rain location Wellington Town Hall. Please call Art Hewer 399-3846 for further info.

AUGUST 29: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-9513711).

AUGUST 30: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

AUGUST 31: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

SEPTEMBER 2: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am4pm.

SEPTEMBER 2: PULLED PORK SUPPER CRESSY UNITED – At Burley Hall 3442 Cty Rd #7. Serving 57pm. Pulled pork, corn on the cob, coleslaw & dessert $15 at the door.

SEPTEMBER 2/3/4: ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP’S TEA ROOM – 150 Quilts on Display, Sealed Bid Auction for a King-Size quilt from the Pease Collection, Quilt Sale & mini –bazaar from 10am-4pm daily. While enjoying the Rednersville Road Art Toru, drop into out Tea Room for a light lunch. All proceeds to local women’s charities. Rednersville/Albury Church, 2681 Rednersville Road (PEC Rd#3).

SEPTEMBER 7: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp.

Live open stage music, great mix of amateur & professional music styles. Free admission, donations accepted.

SEPTEMBER 9: PEC OPP AUXILIARY “CRAM THE CRUISER” – Wellington Storehouse Foodbank Fundraiser 10am-2pm. Wellington Pierson’s Foodland Parking Lot. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help out our local foodbank. Foodland will also be selling $5 grocery bags full of items that you can purchase & donate.

SEPTEMBER 13/20: TWO NIGHTS FREE SQUARE DANCING LESSONS – Easy & Fun! Learn to square dance! You are invited to the “Quinte Twirlers Open House” 7-9pm, Harmony Public School 626 Harmony Rd Belleville. Contact Bob & Gail Jones 478-6630 or quintetwirlers@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 16/17: PICTON 29th ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN SHOW – From 10am-4pm. PE Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds, Main St East. Operating Train Layouts, Radio Controlled Boats, Displays of Model Aircraft & Farm Machinery. Hobby Vendors. Admission Adults $5/Child $1 (12 & under). New members welcome. Picton Model Railroaders. Info Frank 476-4503 or John 354-4298.

SEPTEMBER 16: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE – Please join us for music & fun at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. This family event features Country & Rock Music & an “Open Mic” for attendees. Share your talent instrumental or voice, for a musical afternoon 1-4pm. This has become a popular event for all ages from tikes to seniors. It is a free event for all. Sponsored by Ameliasburgh Ward 4 Recreation Committee.

Organizer upbeat about concept after first one-day event ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

With a more limited focus at the Prince Edward County Nostalgia and Pop Culture Show than at some of his traditional antique shows, Kevin Bazkur saw two distinct changes in his audience Saturday.

The demographics skewed younger and buyers took more time to peruse the goods on display.

"What was really nice about the show this year is that we had a lot of kids. At antique shows, you get a few kids but this is a different concept. It has something for everybody at every age group," Bazkur said.

"There were a lot of smiles on faces today. The people at the show today stayed longer. Say you collect records, you'll go through records for a long time.

It's the same with comics, you do spend a lot of time looking for the right comic. What's nice is that instead of just a record show, this introduced people who collect records into seeing other things."

Bazkur said he felt a lot of the visitors to Saturday's event at the Prince Edward Curling Club weren't regular antique buyers. Instead, they were coming looking for comics, records, sports cards, or specific toys like Lego or Star Wars.

About 30 vendors attempted to meet the challenge with several specializing in just one area of culture. Bazkur said one of the record dealers, from Yarker, was a walking resource for Canadian bands from the 1960s and 1970s. One of the other dealers, Hoss Bertrand, runs Toronto's Nostalgia and Vintage Toy Expo each year. They helped add to what the show could offer in its first year.

Bertrand recently moved to Trenton and opened his own auction hall in Carrying Place.

He said he used to sell used furniture and that led to antiques.

Once he was dealing in antiques, he found himself enamoured with all the different varieties of old toys available.

"The toy market is good, there's just so many toys," he said.

"You want to collect trains? You want to collect dolls? Wind-up, German, Dinky, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, the list just goes on and on. Now its things like Star Wars and Star Trek, that's not my thing, but I have it."

He said people today are clamouring for nostalgia and that's what makes shows like Saturday's work. For a first time, Bertrand felt Bazkur organized an event that has a lot of potential moving forward.

"You know what, it's his first show. It's just a matter of getting the word out here so people know. I thought the product was OK. With record dealers, post cards, magazines, toys, and

TRADER OF TOYS Hoss Bertrand,the organizer of Toronto’s Nostalgia and Vintage Toy Expo was one of the vendors participating in the inaugural Prince Edward County Nostalgia and Pop Culture Show at the Prince Edward Curling Club Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

signs, it is what you want to see at a show. There was good diversity."

Bertrand bought some items for his collection. He said he sold primarily toys like Stars Wars and G.I. Joe figures, which wasn't what he was expecting.

Fellow dealer, Bonnie Saveall, who operates under the name Carlton's Treasures, says she actually brought toys and records only to find that many people gravitated to her kitchen items as part of the show.

Bertand concluded even nostalgia is largely based on chance.

"We don't know what to buy or what to sell. It's all trial and error," he said.

Dealers Sara and Dave Martin knew exactly what they were bringing to the show, however.

The Arnprior couple operates Kah-Boom Komics. Bazkur invited them to bring their extensive display to the show.

Dave said the collection, which was built over the past two years offers titles in a variety of price points and genres, with most titles coming from the "silver and bronze age" which runs from D.C.'s 1956 Showcase No. 4 featuring The Flash to early 1990s titles like Spiderman 1 and Deadpool.

Sara added that variety makes sense for the show business model.

"It's just as important to have value comics at $1 as high-end comics at $400. The customer is honoured either way. Either they're buying the $1 comic or appreciating the $400 comic," she said. "We had a lot of nice families in today. It was good for our $1s and we like to see that for children. Kids nowadays don't seem to read. It's nice to see them reading for themselves. They could be our future customers."

Dave grew up reading and collecting comics as a child. He recalls putting seven or eight in the back of his car for longer trips. Grown up and without

children, he spent a lot of money growing his collection.

Once he met Sara, who describes herself as a pop-culture addict and a business person, he discovered the world of shows and conventions. She also encouraged him to build a business together. First, they sold his doubles at a local flea market. Then, they worked to buy other titles and build a collection.

"He's the collector, I'm the business person," Sara said.

"Kah-Boom was my idea. It's something we can do together.

A lot of husbands and wives don't have something they can do together."

The couple tends to do two or three shows a month, with busier times in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Now, Dave things more of his business when buying and selling.

They've come up with a system where he can increase the value of his personal collection, but not the size.

"I kind of push some out.

You have to say these are the ones I'm going to keep and you have to do that, otherwise the sickness takes over and you don't make anything," he said.

"I now have some high-end stuff I never expected to have."

The Martins said they enjoyed meeting with other dealers on the weekend.They also really appreciated the county hospitality.

"At shows or conventions, you don't often get helped. The volunteers helped us coming in and the lunch was amazing. It was homemade. That was so nice, at shows you don't often get that."

Bazkur said he's already booked the curling club building for the show next year and he's had interest from some potential new vendors who wish to be part of the event. He said he's hopeful the amount of both crowds and vendors will increase for 2018.

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Classical Unbound prioritizes connection with audiences National Arts Centre performers build festival to offer musicians, fans a different atmosphere ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Performing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre could be seen as penultimate achievement for classically trained Canadian musicians. Three most accomplished performers on that stage have come to Prince Edward County seeking something different.

NAC concertmaster Yosuke Kawasaki, associate concertmaster Jessica Linnebach, and principal flautist Joanna G’froerer started the Classical Unbound Festival three years ago in an attempt to bring their music to a more intimate setting that allows greater connection with audiences.

“All three of us work with the National Arts Centre. There, you have no opportunity to speak to the audience or mingle with the audience. The only feed back we get is usually from the critics,” said Kawasaki. “There’s a real formality of experience there. You can read the program notes, but even then it’s sometimes difficult to understand the arc of a program or the theme. Here, I really feel, we can get into the finer detail of things.”

G’froerer’s husband Thor Eglington handles the business aspects of the festival, while the NAC trio focuses on the music program. He said the fascination with the county came as he and Joanna started visiting about seven years ago. They immediately fell in love with the community and remarked to one another it would be a great place to have a music festival. G’froerer actually had participated in the Prince Edward County Music Festival and they also knew about Music at Port Milford, but they thought about how they might put their own spin on performance.

The ideas percolated until about four years ago, Lennebach and Kawasaki visited themselves and found themselves of similar mind.

“Separately Jessica and Yosuke came to the county, maybe four years ago and they had the same thoughts. We were out here like two satellites in space that hadn’t quite connected yet,” Eglington said. “I think, maybe, they picked it up backstage.”

There, G’froerer and Lennebach talked about the trip and it wasn’t long before the concept camp up.

“The first thing you said to me was ‘We should do a festival there,’” G’froerer said, looking to Linnebach.

Within weeks, the two couples were meeting over wine and food and talking about how to move forward. They all agreed they’d have to be organized to put on a music festival and not simply intending to go to the beach and fiddle on instruments in the sand and sun.

Kawasaki had grown up around musician parents at the

ALTERED ATMOSPHERE Classical Unbound Festival directors, from left, Jessica Linnebach, Yosuke Kawasaki, Joanna G’froerer, and Thor Eglington feel its important for musicians and audiences to be able to connect in an informal environment as part of their shows. (Submitted photo) Aspen Music Festival and he liked the atmosphere there where young families were around other musicians. Having recently had a daughter of their own, he recalled a feeling the festival should be more than just performance.

“Most music festivals are such that the duration people spend on rehearsals and concerts is usually about two or three days. That’s

the focus, performance. People come very much prepared,” he said. “In that aspect, it’s not that different. The living situation here is different. We all live in this house or have a few people in bed and breakfasts close by. That’s different. That camaraderie — the time spent together, it enhances the process of rehearsing.”

Many of the musicians, he

says, have never been to Prince Edward County. Aside from rehearsals, they’re invited to experience it.

Two years ago, the festival started with some casual shows at

By Chadsey’s Cairns. People sat on hay bales near Lake Ontario and enjoyed three concerts. Last year, there were more concerts and performers, but the festival maintained some of its core components. The musicians stayed in rented accommodations together and enjoyed one another’s company beyond just rehearsals. Visits to county attractions and communal dinners were also on the schedule.

The performances were more relaxed than the principle musicians were used to at NAC or most of the friends they invited to play with them were users to.

Eglington explained the arc of the shows and the content has been strenuously considered to allow for a story within the concert from beginning to end. Within the context of that them, however, impromptu elements of performance tend to appear. There’s also a more interactive experience for audience members as they are able to make eye contact with musicians and share in the emotions of a musical movement.

“It’s really important to us to get out of a restrictive environment and speak to people,” Lennebach said.

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Native species preferred in replanting efforts TREES, from page 2

The splash pad at the Picton fairgrounds is taking shape with its fixtures now in place. A grand opening has been scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Donors are invited to bring their rain drop signs with them. Rain drops and walkway stones can still be purchased at the event. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

She said if they feel pruning will only buy an extra year, there's an economic question and a risk question involved. Latchford said if an arborist isn't able to guarantee the tree won't fall, then it's time to look forward.

"I don't want it to fall on anybody. Let's just deal with it, replant a new one and look to the future," she said.

Mike O'Brien, the current arborist at Glenwood, is a specialist, who doesn't believe in acting in haste.

"He works in cemeteries and

has a lot of experience working in cemeteries. He understands that it's not just a private yard. We have public here," Latchford said.

"He doesn't like to take a tree down unless he feels it's dangerous, he says so."

In undertaking this process over the past three years, Glenwood staff also spoke with Quinte Conservation to determine the best times of year to do the work have the least impact on natural species.

Some wood chips have been reused in the gardens at Glenwood. Latchford said the cemetery does not sell any wood.

The replanting program

encourages a move toward native trees and trees that won't grow to the same height as the maples, which have grown over 100 feet.

Trees are being placed to ensure they can grow and not be disturbed by the public. In recent years, flowering crab apples, catalpas, and maples have been planted. Some of the next families planting memorial trees will be encouraged to plant ginkgo trees as they grow well at Glenwood, but current trees are also reaching the end of their lifespan.

Sequoia trees have also been tried as an experiment to see if they'll work in this climate.

Church Services this week

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

3 McFarland Drive

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

Sunday

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

St. John’s

3207 County Road 8, Waupoos

Sunday Worship 9:00am

Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

St. Philip’s

44 St. Philips St., Milford

Sunday Worship 11:00am

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Services 10:30am with Dennis Pringle

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

A Circle of Friends committed to being curious, creative and courageous.

Music by Tom Dietzel

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

Sunday at 10:30

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Wiik plans to pursue his power pilot licence PILOT, from page 1

"When I realized I was up there by myself and its, 'Oh no, I'm the only person keeping me alive,' then it gets a little bit more nervewracking," he said.

With his wings in hand, Wiik said he now has the opportunity to make the short trip to Mountain View for weekend flying until November and again next spring. Before long, he'll attempt to complete his power pilot training and certification.

That will allow Wiik the chance to fly both commercial and military airplanes and he said he's open to both.

At age 18, Wiik will be able to apply to be an instructor in the Cadets program. He said he'd be interested in pursuing that goal as a thank you to the leaders who helped shape his experience and a way of inspiring the next generation.

Campbell said he can see the potential in Wiik.

"He's a very keen senior cadet who has a firm grasp on the leadership and mentoring aspect," Campbell said. "He's a great representative of what we like youth in Prince Edward County to be.

He'd be an excellent example for what we know youth are able to accomplish."

Wiik is the believed to be the first county cadet to earn his wings in about five years. Campbell said the news brings satisfaction to the many people who contribute to the program locally.

"We're extremely pleased. I've had some staff that have put in a fair bit of work with our ground school program, so it's great to see one of our cadets has been able to

MAKING CONNECTIONS CFB Trenton commanding officer Col. Mark Goulden takes a few minutes to speak with cadets while reviewing Mountain View Cadet Flying Training Centre glider pilot scholarship course participants Friday afternoon. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

take that information and apply it to this course to successfully become a pilot."

Campbell said he believes 851 Squadron has also identified several cadets that may be able to work toward the scholarship program in the future with Wiik serving as one of the senior cadets teaching them.

During Friday's ceremony at the Mountain View hangar, the cadets who received their wings and those still working hard to finish their requirements paraded and stood for review from CFB Trenton commanding officer Col. Mark Goulden. Remembering back to his own training, he said there will be moments of selfdoubt and difficulties each young pilot will face, but the perseverance to face those moments and prevail is something they'll treasure forever and never forget.

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"The first: Continue to learn.

It's not the end what you've learned here. It's part of what I hope for you will be a lifelong journey of growth," he said.

"Work through the challenges with discipline and commitment and the skills you've learned here and applied as a pilot. These aircrafts will serve you a lifetime, wherever life's journey will take you."

Second, Goulden told the pilots to have a purpose and "accomplish something, no matter how small it may be, every day."

Third, he offered them advice to lead by example in their daily lives.

"Respect the dignity of people.

Respect authority. Have the courage and commitment to challenge those who don't share your

values to make your schools and communities a better place," he said.

While celebrating what he called the best day in his short time in command at 8-Wing, Goulden said the new pilots, Wiik included, are part of a very special group of people and a select group of pilots.

"I'm proud of all of you," he concluded.

The pilots also received a special address from Robert Deluce, the president and CEO of Porter Airlines. He presented an award during the wings parade. Deluce commented on the changing technology from the time he received his training as a pilot and expressed confidence in the training offered through Mountain View and other Cadet centres. He encouraged the new pilots to continue striving to learn more and do more.

"I urge you to take advantage of the knowledge that exists around you, to learn from one another and support each other.

This will serve you well in both your professional and personal lives."

Those messages, no doubt, served as heady motivation for Wiik to continue charting a course he says has had a huge influence on shaping the person he is becoming.

"When I came into the Cadet program, I was a little bit skittish, afraid and unconfident," he recalled. "Four years in, it's turned me into a confident person, a wealth of knowledge, and a role model for those cadets around me. The Cadet program has definitely been one of the most important things in my life to date."

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14 AUGUST 24, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Water quality is a complex, long-term issue in Picton Harbour, with abuse caused by decades of coal storage, mercury and arsenic deposits in Picton Harbour; contamination from former industrial sites, (e.g. the Proctor-Silex factory) storm water leaching from the site of an old municipal dump, now Delhi Park, into March Creek and then Picton Bay. It’s not helped by the town’s water intake in 10 feet of depth downstream of this outfall. We now face uncovered road salt leaching into the water table and Picton Bay, as well as petcoke contamination of adjacent properties from Picton Terminals (PT).

This past May, the MOECC district engineer reported that: “the monitoring program indicates significant road salt impacts to groundwater of the site” and “shallow and deep groundwater discharges (have occurred) to Picton Bay south of the site”.

The Picton oil spill which made the County famous across Canada on national TV for all the wrong reasons...was a direct result of the Picton Terminals operation being there.

Picton Terminals says that they are in full compliance with government regulations. Why then do their most recent salt piles remain uncovered and open to this past spring’s relentless rainfall, some of the heaviest in recent memory? In November 2016, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) took the rare step of citing PT for a variety of environmental miscues by issuing what they call a Provincial Officer’s Order, which required them to, among other things, tarp the salt piles to prevent spillage into their environment in a timely manner.

As of August 10th, 2017, MOECC continues to report that Picton Terminals have failed to meet these conditions. It remains to be seen what action our senior levels of government will take to protect our water. So far, it’s not encouraging. Would there be more of a public outcry if PT were more visible? Only those in passing boats or living on Glenora or White Chapel Rds. know what it sounds and looks like. Many residents have complained to both the County and MOECC of excessive noise.

In April 2017, SPB requested that County Council seek clarification between two conflicting legal opinions on PT’s current land use zoning; one from their County solicitor, the other from SPB’s lawyer, Eric Gillespie.

Council instead voted 10-5 to continue supporting the ‘revitalization’ of Picton Terminals and has since directed staff: “to enter into a discussion regarding terms and conditions of a site plan agreement for the use of land and operation of Picton Terminals”.

Basically, Council avoided independent legal arbitration of review and has not addressed the bigger questions: What uses are Picton Terminals legally allowed to carry on? Can they truck or ship in salt, bauxite, steel or even city garbage, as the owners once proposed?

A retired Superior Court Judge recently offered his opinion at a local Rotary meeting, that after looking at both legal briefs, the Picton Terminals’ current use is illegal!

County Council has ignored the many requests by SPB to sort this out- even meeting behind closed doors (as is their right) to receive advice from their solicitor. But in the court of public opinion, this should be debated and aired in public!

Accordingly, and encouraged by our growing and concerned membership, this week SPB is taking up the challenge and directing our solicitor to make application to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for an interpretation of this dated Hallowell Zoning By-law. It is expected that this matter will be heard this Fall, 2017.

Once again, our objective here is not to shut down industry or deny hard-working people their livelihood, but merely ensure that this private industry is properly regulated for the safety and well being of the environment and citizens of this County. We’re doing what our elected representatives should have done.

Thank you to Mayor Quaiff, and Councillors Epstein, Ferguson, Graham and Dunlop who had the courage to vote to withdraw support for this type of ‘revitalization’.

Save Picton Bay (SPB) was formed in the fall of 2016 as a not for profit corporation made up of ordinary citizens from all walks of life, to address a variety of complaints arising from the newly opened Picton Terminals (PT) port operation. But it’s more than just one old industrial site that gives us concern.

Our mission statement addresses a safe, clean environment, advocacy for Picton Bay water quality, elimination and prevention of harmful environmental impacts; and a safe and responsible operating port.

Submitted on behalf of Save Picton Bay, by its Board Members: Brian Etherington, Robert Bird, Dave Sutherland, Victor Lind and Wendy Murphy If you believe in what Save Picton Bay is doing to reduce pollution, help us by contributing to our legal fund at savepictonbay.ca

The

Picton Gazette Thursday, August 24, 2017

OLDEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA NEW LISTING

WELLINGTON MAIN STREET Rare find! West Lake waterfront with municipal services.

Includes a spacious one & half storey house featuring a full basement with walkout to patio facing the shore. Contact us for more details. $799,000 MLS 550510718 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

PERFECT VANTAGE POINT - Commanding far-reaching views over Prince Edward Bay, this Premier Waterfront Opportunity includes some of the most pristine waters to be found in the region. Featuring sixbedrooms, and six- baths spread across three generous floors with 4,000 sq ft of living space and a separate guest house! Take a Live/Work/Play Lifestyle in Prince Edward County to the next level! $1,995,000 MLS 550910102

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

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

NEW LISTING

This is an opportunity to own prime agricultural land in Prince Edward County, 348 acres of good quality land on the outskirts of Bloomfield. The land has been cleared of all fence bottoms so it is easier to work as one large property and good for larger equipment. Please contact Listing Agent for more details on the yields and rental agreement. $1,830,000. MLS 550490440 LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349

lslik@chestnutpark.com

OPEN HOUSE

EXECUTIVE RANCH ESTATE One of a kind executive home overlooking the Napanee Golf course! Beautiful ranch style bungalow with huge loft as workshop/studio. 72 acres with barn and heated workshop. $749,999 MLS®451150100 Suzanne White*

Live Where You Love To Visit

Unique log home, in Cherry Valley, features the very best construction and just under 100 acres of mixed bush and arable land. Stunning Ash floors on the main level, which were milled from logs right off the property. Loft, antique clawfoot tub, stunning Margin cook and woodstove combination, wood cathedral ceiling, covered porch, and a potential studio over the attached garage. Property is mixed hardwood and softwood bush, workable fields (fenced areas for cattle), a creek and environmentally protected area at the back of the 92 acres. Barn (currently used for cattle and hay), a drive shed, and a 24x40 foot, extra height, heated workshop. $799,000. MLS 550780100

BILL RORABECK, Broker of Record 613-476-2100

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

SUN AUG 27TH 2-4 PM

14900 LOYALIST PARKWAY Located between Wellington and Bloomfield in the heart of Prince Edward County set back from the highway this income property has unlimited potential. Value for this property includes the vintage 5 bedroom circa 1855 red double brick farm home, studio building, machine shop/ storage barn and original hop house. Home and studio apartment presently generate year round income! $589,000 MLS®550490387

Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative

Live Where You Love To Visit

3 bedroom Colorado Style raised bungalow in sought after Picton neighbourhood. Welcoming foyer plus entrance from attached garage leads to open concept Living room, Dining room, Kitchen area & main floor bedrooms. Lower level laundry, renovated 3 pc. bath, large bright rec room & spacious family room with warm & cozy wood stove.

Enclosed 3 season screened porch. Separate detached 2.5 car garage/workshop with hydro & ample parking. Nicely landscaped with mature trees plus a garden shed. $499,900 MLS 550560074

CAROL BROUGH,

Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Charming two-storey beauty with plenty of room for your family. Bright, spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, renovated home. Detached garage with parking, storage and a large loft area. Private beautifully landscaped fenced yard allows you to forget how close you really are to the bustle of town. $429,000 MLS 550650261

JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS,

Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

4% COMMISSION 42 MORRISON POINT ROAD Amazing custom built waterfront bungalow right on Black River/ Lake Ontario. Big kitchen with custom cupboards with roll out shelving.

Home is bright and spacious through out - this is a one of a kind waterfront property. $925,000 MLS 550880122 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

FU L L S E R V I C E B R O K ER A G E LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner

CONNIE GALLAGHER, Sales Rep

613-476-7800

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage

D L O S

DISTILLERY OPPORTUNITY 17 acre equestrian centre in beautiful Prince Edward County.

Professionally designed and landscaped. Easily converted to craft brewery or garden centre. $699,000 MLS 550580070

HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

Great, level and treed 84 acre property with waterfront on Lake Ontario - level, pebble beach with easy access for swimming. The zoning is RU3, allowing many varied uses as well as residential - hobby farm, equestrian centre, vineyard...many more. List of land uses available through realtor in documents. Close to Picton and Sandbanks Park wonderful opportunity to live in this increasingly popular wine region and even run your own business from home. $289,000 MLS 550800093

DONNA HAWRYLUK NICK HAWRYLUK, Sales Reps donnah@remax.net nickh@remax.net

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

45 ELIZABETH STREET 4 bdrm century home on a quiet street in the heart of Picton. 200+ bottle wine cellar with lounge area, the perfect Chef`s kitchen w/a 6 burner gas Viking cook top and grill, large stainless fridge and huge working island. 2 story garage/carriage house and private fenced yard. $587,000 MLS 550620105 SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker 613-476-7400 www.hwrealty.ca

This lovely 1 ½ storey, 3 bedroom home features road frontage on Hill Street and Broad Street.

Fantastic location mere minutes to town and Picton Harbour!

Enjoy a dip in the pool or a quiet moment under the pergola. The home features a front sun room, main floor laundry as well as a large 16 x 26 two storey garage with Broad Street frontage. A definite must to see! $279,900 MLS 550700072 Call Peter Lynch 613-242-5653

PETER LYNCH, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.pictonrealty.com

This 2.5 acre country retreat with approximately 155’ of waterfront, is nestled on the shores of the Black River and has access to Lake Ontario. Many possibilities. Bring your own ideas and make this one truly one-of-a-kind. $499,000 MLS 550890271 GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,

Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

WATERFRONT

1493 COUNTY ROAD 15, NORTHPORT, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 327 ft Bay of Quinte level Waterfront and 4.8 Acres. Excellent swimming, fishing and boating. 3,500 sq. ft. Family Retreat, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths. Four of the Bedrooms have En Suites, and Balconies overlooking the water. Granite countertops, WB fireplace.

Geothermal heating/cooling. Huge heated garage with work shop.

Canadiana at its best! $1,500,000 ID # 550420240

GEOFF CHURCH, 613-920-2700

SANDRA FOREMAN, 613-403-1466

Broker & Sales Rep

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Quinte Ltd. Brokerage

Veronica Norton

Colin Henden

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

colinhenden@remax.net

Sales Rep

613-922-1860

Sales Rep

613-922-2251

Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

tony@remaxpec.ca

Carol Love Sales Rep

613-689-6842

lovethecounty@remaxquinte.com

Kevin Gale Sales Rep

613-476-1874

kevingale@remax.net

HOMEFINDER

1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!

Joseph Day

Christine Henden

Marc Ouelette

Colleen Green

joseph.day@remaxquinte.com

christinehenden@remax.net

marc@remaxquinte.com

colleen.green@sympatico.ca

Sales Rep

647-231-3847

Broker

613-967-9305

Sales Rep

613-849-8864

Sales Rep

613-476-6553

Ron Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

NEW LISTING

Centrally located, this raised bungalow sits on a 1 acre landscaped lot with gorgeous red maples creating a great buffer. Inside - the kitchen + dining room offer easy entertaining with large living room adding a inclusive atmosphere. The lower level family room, rec room + office area with natural light, allows for the space away! $295,000 MLS 550500193

ABSOLUTELY CHARMING!! Located a few minutes from Picton on a small lot with mature trees. This property has been well maintained and is in immaculate condition – inside & out.

Features spacious living/dining/kitchen, two bedrooms & three-piece bath with laundry.

Includes a detached garage & separate workshop. $224,900 MLS 55080170 Colin & Christine Henden

Executive 18 acre Estate, 2 minutes to Picton.

Incredible 3700 sq ft Bungalow with exclusive finishes. Features 3 bedrooms, recently updated kitchen, a spacious principal rooms, and a master bed with the finest in amenities.

The state of the art brick barn was designed specifically to match the home on the outside.

Also features a recently added 80X150 lit riding arena. Expansive fenced paddocks and outdoor riding ring with sand footing. $1,290,000 MLS 550580074 Tony Scott

BLOOMFIELD BUNGALOW - 3 bedroom brick bungalow screams `WOW`! Open living concept and cozy family room with gas fireplace. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Walkout from the family room to a very private deck. Full basement provides tons of storage space and can easily be converted to living space if desired. Attached 2 car garage with inside entry. $499,000 550510220 Kevin Gale

3 acre escarpment lot with large building envelope and views to the north west toward Picton. This lovely private lot is a wonderful place for your architecturally interesting home.

5 minute drive to Picton. $129,000 MLS 550650312 Joe Day, Colleen Green

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y SOUTH BAY – 102 feet of shallow, sandy shore – great for kids to swim and play. Features a fully-equipped, 40 ft. travel trailer with solar power system and generator, sleeps five people comfortably. Rare opportunity to own a waterfront cottage at an affordable price!! $239,000 MLS 550890191 Colin & Christine Henden

507 ELMBROOK RD Located only 10 minutes from Picton this 3 bedroom open concept ranch style home is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the serenity of country living. $459,000 MLS 550450086 Marc Ouelette

Exceptional southern exposure waterfront lot on Lake Ontario. Survey & building envelope completed. Build your dream home or summer getaway in `The County` 5 minutes from Wellington with fine dining, shopping, beach, park & pharmacy and you are within 10 minutes of 10+ wineries. $647,000 MLS 550240115 Ron & Veronica Norton

12 FIRST AVE WELLINGTON Everyone`s talking about Wellington! Immaculate 3 bedroom side split, close to the community centre and all amenities. Quiet, mature, fully fenced back yard and a great place for entertaining and back yard BBQ`s. The home features central air, 3 bedrooms, a garage for tinkering, a finished basement and much more! Won`t last long - call now! $339,000 MLS 55050101 Tony Scott

NEW LISTING

EXCLUSIVE

Natures paradise – 44 acres of untouched land with over 1000 ft. of shoreline. Severances may be possible. $300,000 MLS 550420151 Kevin Gale

County farmhouse circa 1890 in a private location with approximately 5 acres of land. $439,000 MLS 558010004 Joe Day, Colleen Green

PICTON – Bungalow with separate 2-bedroom suite with walk-out in lower level. Main level features living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 pce. bath, 3 bedrooms, breezeway/sunroom with laundry plus attached garage. Lovely setting overlooking parkland at the back. $379,000 MLS 550650088 Colin & Christine Henden

Looking for an affordable peace of paradise with waterfront in Prince Edward County? This gorgeous 3 season site has all the comforts of home, is fully furnished and 2 years new.

Beaches, pools, tons of activities. $125,000 MLS QR1704870 Marc Ouelette

PAUL STREET – Located in Picton’s most soughtafter-neighbourhood of century homes, this spacious home is set up as a duplex with front & rear units. The rear section needs extensive work but it would be worth the effort!! Restore to a grand single-family home or back to a duplex for rental income. Beautiful setting on a sizeable town lot. $499,900 MLS# 550610116 Colin & Christine Henden

Industrial style triplex building (36` wide by 60` long) in the centre of Picton provides an excellent opportunity to live in your own suite with income to pay the mortgage. $549,000 MLS 550610167 Joe Day, Colleen Green

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Elizabeth Crombie

OPEN HOUSE

Suzanne White*

*Sales Representative and Licensed Assistant to Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative

Sunday, August 27th 2-4pm

WATERFRONT

14900 LOYALIST PARKWAY, BLOOMFIELD This beautiful 3 acre property has a beautiful 5 bedroom century home, a cement block shop with beautiful non-conforming loft apartment, warehouse building with legal and conforming 1 bedroom apartment, a hops barn, above ground pool, gazebo and patio.

There is an orchard of 50 organic, apple trees and 5 pear trees,around the property. Each property is self contained in it’s own space and outdoor living area. This property grossed over $33,000 last year in summer and monthly rentals and has the potential for more!

MLS®550490387 $589,000

224 COUNTY ROAD 22, PICTON Outstanding panoramic view high over the town of Picton, on 2.9 acres of wooded beauty. This custom built, board and batten bungalow features open concept main floor with cathedral ceilings. There is space for the whole family with the master bedroom and ensuite on the main floor, 3 bedrooms, full bathroom and rec room with fire place in the walkout basement.

MLS®550650275

205 PRINYER’S COVE, NORTH MARYSBURGH Large waterfront lot in Prinyer’s Cove with over 200 ft. of shoreline on .75 Acres. Ideal for swimming, fishing and an excellent building site.

Approximately 45` of road frontage.

MLS®550960137 $199,900

2898 COUNTY ROAD 2, AMELIASBURGH 7-bedroom home minutes from Belleville. The master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and built-in fireplace. Downstairs is a self contained 3-bedroom apartment with a large living room and kitchen. Located on a landscaped 6-acre piece of property with a garage, 2 large storage buildings as well as a small building with seasonal running water. Relax at the end of the day in your pool and hot tub!

MLS®550090461 $699,000

5 LITTLE CREEK ROAD, GREATER NAPANEE Looking to build your own home? This lot is nicely situated south of Napanee on a quiet road. It is just over 4 acres in an area of nice homes and farms. There is a small creek that runs on the north edge of the property. Close to all amenities.

MLS®451130385 $48,000

652 COUNTY ROAD 35 , Prince Edward County WATERFRONT ~ $859,000

KRISTEN RUTGERS (PLIWISCHKIES) (PLIWISCHKIES)

Sales Rep

cell 613-848-4403

kristen@remaxquinte.com

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 1 LAKE STREET PICTON 613-476-5900

HERB PLIWISCHKIES Sales Sales Rep Rep

cell cell 613-921-7441

www.county-realestate.com

herb@remaxquinte.com herb@remaxquinte.com

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L ANTHORN

REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

102 Main Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0

613-476-2100

PAUL GENTILE Broker

613-476-2100

292 & 298 County Rd 10, Hallowell

9 Cannery Road, Ameliasburgh

33 Lake Street, Picton

West Lake

Sold

VINCE MARTEL Sales Rep

613-476-2100

Two bedroom bungaloft with a self contained separately entranced one bedroom in-law suite. $345,000 MLS 550640092

Incredible and beautifully renovated outstanding home situated in Mountain View in the heart of Prince Edward County. $424,900 MLS 550080143

Well appointed conveniently located brick bungalow with great curb appeal and attached garage. $329,900 MLS 550660047

LOVELY WATERFRONT LOT near Wellington

14877 Loyalist West

161 Main Street, Picton

3 Chapel Street, Picton

112 Upper Lake Street, Picton

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 16,000 sq.ft. Washroom & kitchen facilities on both levels. Parking for 32 vehicles. $1,200,000 MLS 550510160

Scalable in size to suit from 1800 sq. feet to 2800 sq. ft with useable space in basement. $2,800/ mo plus HST + utilities.

MLS QR1701611

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer windows & lovely courtyard. $413,000 MLS 550680003

Large spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with many updates including cherry cabinets & corian counters and bathrooms remodeled. $649,900 MLS 550640103

608 County Road 22, Hallowell

2 Division Street, Picton

19 Spring Street, Picton

910 County Road 12, West Lake

Southern exposure, access to West Lake & Lake Ontario, 200’x1.4ac, exceptional new home site.

$389,000 MLS 550510660

HUGH JACKSON Broker

613-476-5026

STEVE KOZMANUK

Sold

Sales Rep

613-967-7216

NEW

KARI KOZMANUK

Directions: From Main St., Picton, left on Lake St., Great investment opportunity on the Westlake left on James St., right on Spring St. to #19 Road located 5 minutes from the Sandbanks 2 bedroom, one bathroom home in the town of Picton, Provincial Park and 2 minutes to Bloomfield. on a quiet street! $199,900 MLS 550660070 $379,900 MLS 550510208

Just on the outskirts of Picton 4 bedroom, 2 bath, raised ranch on country lot. $349,900 MLS 550650307

Duplex centrally located on a corner lot just steps away from Picton’s Main Street and Division Street. $219,000 MLS 550700017

Across from #213 Mitchell's Road

1462 County Road 18, Cherry Valley

852 County Road 5, Picton

3719 County Road 1, Hiller

Rare offering of 224 acres with approximately 2,000 feet of frontage on an all-season road set in a rural setting. $699,000 MLS 550880382

FIXER UPPER ON EAST LAKE. GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. 5 minute walk from the famous Sandbanks Provincial Park $550,000 MLS 550760300

Quiet Country Living With The Convenience Of Being Less Than 5 Minutes From Picton $475,000 MLS 550580075

This post and beam construction timber home is build from pine beams from Chisholm`s lumber and features hidden steel rod support construction.

729 County Rd 28 Road

194 Niles Street, Wellington

49 Third Avenue, Trenton

3437 County Rd 2, Ameliasburgh

Sales Rep

613-921-7951

JAKE BERGERON Sales Rep

613-471-0960

NEW ERIN LACHANCE Sales Rep

613-668-3386

JASON YOUNG

Newly renovated on 3/4 acres in Prince Edward County close to wineries/beaches and minutes from Bay Bridge to Belleville. $324,000 MLS 550070536

BILL RORABECK

NEW

Charming red brick bungalow in the heart of Prince Edward County. $419,000 MLS 550330223

ELSIE WIERSMA

$975,000 MLS 550260072

Three bedroom, 2 bath, refinished hardwood, updated kitchen, bath and basement make this an easy move. $249,000 MLS 403770064

STEVE SENSENSTEIN

PAT BENSON MOORE

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PICTON 2 storey, 3 bedroom condo townhouse offers ample opportunity. Interior has been well-maintained across three levels of finished living space. Floor plan features living room & kitchen on main floor with walk out door to backyard area. 3 bedrooms & 4-piece bathroom on the upper level offer ample room to retire at days end, with a family/recreational room, 2piece bath, laundry/storage area in the lower level. $119,000 MLS 558010022 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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146 magnificent rolling acres. Featuring woods, rustic cabin, fields (two of which are tile drained), ponds, and 2 wells. Owner has cultivated vines, hay and soy in the past. This property offers endless opportunities for realizing your dreams in Prince Edward County. (Can be purchased with 1812 farmhouse and 1.2 acre building lot.) $325,000 MLS 550420374 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Perfect freestanding commercial condo offers great street presence, big bright open space and access to abundant parking, all just steps from Main Street!

One-of-a-kind in Picton just waiting for the right entrepreneur. $159,000 MLS 558020008 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Well-established eatery uniquely situated in the Village of Bloomfield offering frontages on Highways 62 and 33. A great chance to enter and expand into the ever growing restaurant market, or bring your own vision to the blossoming Bloomfield/Wellington corridor. Owner is looking to retire and will consider a Vendor take-back mortgage. $329,000 MLS 550490102 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Renovated quaint and charming home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the County! Stroll to the post office, library and bistro. Generous living room with propane stove, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bathroom plus 2 bedrooms and an office space upstairs. Outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for summer nights. $199,000 MLS 550890071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Spectacular PEC waterfront! Imagine your dream home perched atop this wonderful 4.79 acre lot overlooking Long Reach! $398,000 MLS 550450193 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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1840’s Pioneer block house on 10+ private acres with barn. Hand hewn logs, original wood floors, & gracious proportions. Living room, formerly a pioneer kitchen, has remnants of the cooking fireplace. Rooms showcase the original log interior. Upstairs includes an open landing, three bedrooms and a full semi-ensuite bath. The opportunities are endless! Being sold ‘as is, where is’ $449,000 MLS 550350197 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Rare stone/brick bungalow, just blocks from the conveniences of Picton’s Main Street. This meticulous home offers 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in closet, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, den, laundry room, and sunroom with walk-out to the back deck & landscaped yard. Attached double garage, full-height finished lower level with workshop/studio, hobby room and ample storage!$549,000 MLS 550600112 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Quaint, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, family home located in the Village of Bloomfield.

Relax in the bright 4 season sunroom or cozy up to the fireplace in the spacious family room with walkout. Enjoy your peaceful back yard, walk along the Millennium Trail or make the quick drive to Sandbanks Provincial Park. $279,900 MLS 550510402 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Perfect Bucolic Retreat on the Black River! This beautiful, private, property offers 2.41-acres and 252.70’ of waterfront with easy access to the river for kayaking or canoeing – or just enjoy the exceptional natural setting & wildlife. The split level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sunroom, and a walk-out to a patio.

Enjoy the riverfront views and make this lovely spot your home! $439,000. MLS 550890287 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

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LOADED WITH UPGRADES and a personal elevator this is the some of the best Town Hill living to be found in Picton! Nestled in the core of Prince Edward County and within walking distance to all of Picton`s amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need. With 1,675 square feet of living space across three floors, plus basement, arts and crafts-style inspired mouldings and staircase. $565,000 MLS 558090004 Rob Plomer*, Kate Vader*

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This newer modern-county residence is the very definition of form, function and enlightened living in Prince Edward County! Set near one of the most sought-after areas in The County, Wellington, this 2,400 SQ FT abode sits on 2.5 acres of land with a vibrant country backdrop. Enjoy leisurely walks in the country side or stroll on down to Karlo Estates as you like. Perfectly on trend and close to beaches, boutiques, restaurants and wineries… Don’t miss out on this one! $589,000 MLS 550260297 Rob Plomer*, Kate Vader*

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Exceptional custom designed/built home on superb 7.3 acre parcel. Skylights, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, screened sunroom, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, attached 2 car garage, separate insulated shop. Many possibilities; artist gallery, wood craft shop, home based business. A must see! $678,000 MLS 550450031 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This newly built Chalet style Bungalow on a large lot features a lovely open concept design having an expanse of glass and panoramic views of Adolphus Reach. This 3 BR, 3 bath home is just minutes to Lake on The Mountain, Picton and the Glenora Ferry. $598,000 MLS 550740163 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Enjoy sunset views from this light-filled home. Main level includes master suite, second bedroom/office, four season sunroom, eat-in kitchen, great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace, laundry room and full bath. Lower level with walk-out includes a family room, kitchenette, full bath and 2 bedrooms – ideal for in-laws or guests. All this on 3+ acres! $798,000 MLS 550960201 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Enjoy life in this beautiful country home on 18 acres. There’s a pond, walking trails and even an 1800’s cabin nestled back in the woods.

Make maple syrup, skate on the pond, raise chickens and goats or grow your own organic food. All this in your own backyard. $639,000 MLS 550870149 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This custom-built home offers peaceful, quiet surroundings and amazing waterfront living. Enjoy nature and panoramic views of Waupoos Island and beyond. Follow the rock staircase to 200 feet of flat rock shore-line.

Minutes to Prince Edward Bird Observatory and beautiful Prince Edward Point. $999,000 MLS 550910153 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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One of Picton's most significant, stately and handsome homes, The Wexford House, circa 1883. Meticulously restored and in impeccable condition, offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gracious reception rooms, exquisite period detail, 2 staircases, spectacular entry hall with grand staircase, high ceilings, panelled walls, expansive verandahs, landscaping, and a carriage house. Walk to the conveniences of Main Street! $1,550,000 MLS 550610049 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

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Waupoos farmhouse and cottage sitting on 80-acres with 600’ of pristine Lake Ontario waterfront! 1867 renovated red brick farmhouse features 3 generous bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal living room, oversized dining/family room, country kitchen, private library and large screened-in porch. Waterfront cottage is private and the perfect place to spend hot summer days! Handsome barn & outbuildings, too! Perfect family retreat! $1,625,000 MLS 550860404 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Former 1915 Lodge transformed into modern home. 2.86 acres with 237’ of sandy beach on the Bay of Quinte. Open concept layout with multiple living spaces, large kitchen, butler’s pantry/laundry, 6 BRs, 4 baths, office and hobby room. Includes two private quarters for extended family. One-of-a-kind! $829,000 MLS 511720914 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Much-admired 1812 farmhouse full of original details including pine plank floors, distinctive staircase and original trim. Includes in-ground pool, 5 stall horse barn and paddocks, heated/insulated garage plus separately deeded 1.2 acre building lot, 10.2 acres with house, plus 146 rolling acres with fields, rustic cabin, ponds, woods, and 2 wells. $984,000 MLS 550420375D Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

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The elegant Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained. 13 rooms offer private ensuite baths. The 50 seat restaurant is among the County`s busiest. Impressive financials available with signed CA. $1,990,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Iconic 1826 “barn” on 14+ acres overlooking Lake Ontario. Lush gardens, port cochere. Volume spaces showcase original timbers. Full-height dining room, living room with stone fireplace, country kitchen, office, master suite, laundry, and guest bath – all with polished concrete heated floors. Also, a mezzanine with loft, two guest bedrooms and full bath. Double garage. Ample storage. $1,499,000 MLS 550860335 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Luxury exceeds all standards of excellence in this private waterfront oasis. 4.8 acres beautifully sited on the shores of Bay of Quinte. Designed and executed with the highest quality of finishings. $3,298,000 MLS 404260172 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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WEST LAKE WATERFRONT Sitting pretty on large lot with 156’ on West Lake. On the edge of Wellington and totally private, this 2 bedrm bungalow is a year round home/cottage. Large living rm, dining rm and family rm and 4 pc bath. Newer shingles, gas furnace, 200 amp breakers, septic five yrs old. 2 outbuildings, great well and the dock is in. Ready to go for a cottage or you can build your new home on this property. Asking $769,999 Pin 550510091

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New Dukes regime pleased with start of training camp Preseason to open as Kingston visits Essroc Arena tomorrow JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It's not just another late summer training camp at the Essroc Arena this week when it comes to the fortunes of the local Junior A hockey team.

A frontier was breached this weekend for the Wellington Dukes and while much has been made in this space over the summer about “Life after Marty Abrams,” the rebirth of the hockey club in the wake of the departure of its longtime head coach and general manager officially took place Saturday morning when coach Scott McCrory led the players onto the ice for a serious of drills.

A collection of about 50 players gathered this weekend to be put through their paces and with a change in management and coaching at the team's top level, there was a fine edge to the intensity and physical play during the sessions.

“We were really happy with the intensity both days,” Dukes general manager Ryan Woodward said. “The returning players were in fantastic shape and looked like veterans on the ice while the new players definitely impressed with speed and skill. It was a great two days.”

In total, the club retained about 18 forwards, a dozen or so defencemen and four netminders for their red-and-white games played

WELCOME TO WELLINGTON Wellington Dukes coach Scott McCrory puts prospective players through their paces at the club’s main 2017 taining camp at Essroc Arena Saturday morning. The hopefuls will get their first look at game action tomorrow evening at home. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Monday and Tuesday.

Wednesday and today were reserved to hone systems play in advance of Friday's exhibition

contest against Kingston.

While the lineup might feature some fresh faces tomorrow night when the squad lines up against

the Voyageurs for a 7:30 p.m. Puck drop, don't expect a completely rookie-laden lineup of players that might not crack the line up.

Quite the opposite in fact.

Woodward said a number of the players will use the game a tune up to get ready for upcom-

ing OHL camps that will start early next week.

“We want to give them an opportunity to get a game in prior to OHL main camp so they be a little bit acclimated,” Woodward noted.

The Saginaw Spirit's top choice in the spring’s priority draft, Nate Boomhower, will be off to that club's camp.

Also Michigan bound next week are Zach Uens, Jeff Burridge and Eric Uba as they will try out for the Flint Firebirds.

While Uens is a known quantity having plied his trade on the blue line with the Quinte Red Devils, Burridge and Uba are forwards from western Ontario that are committed to Wellington if the major junior pathway doesn't work out.

Uba was tabbed by the Firebirds in 2016 and spent last season putting up points for the Schmalz Cup champion Ayr Centennials.

The Kitchener native had 28 goals and 34 points in 40 Provincial Junior Hockey League contests and his 62 points was one of the top point totals for a 16-yearold in Junior C in 2016-2017.

“He's got a high end skill set with a lot of speed, a heavy shot and quick release,” Woodward said. “He's going to go to Flint and make a choice on which path suits him the best.”

Burridge is a London native that managed over a point-pergame (35 points) in 31 games with the London Junior Knights minor midget squad.

See DUKES, page 31

Mulvihill hopes to strengthen ties to club’s alumni Wellington recognizes key 2016-2017 contributors at awards banquet, looks forward to the future JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The final page on the 2016-2017 Wellington Dukes was turned Saturday night at the club hosted its annual awards banquet.

Due to fact the off-season was anything but quiet, the hockey club waited until training camp to host a low-key get-together at the Highline Hall, handing out the hardware and toasting the season that was.

In his remarks to the players, billets and parents that assembled

Saturday night, Dukes owner Michael Mulvihill said he appreciated everyone’s patience during the summer while the hockey operations of the franchise was reorganized.

“We are ready to start the next chapter with people that are committed to hockey and Prince Edward County, Mulvihill said, adding that one aspect that hasn't changed during his eight years of involvement with the club has been the commitment of the executive and the volunteers.

“You are the heart of the team,” Mulvihill added.

With a number of graduates in attendance, Mulvihill said it was his goal in the future to have the organization do a better job of reaching out and embracing the alumni that committed to and played for the community.

“We certainly want to see more vets at away games when we are in the city,” Mulvihill said, “You are always welcome. Please lets us know when you can make it, there will be a ticket waiting for you at the front door.”

Club president Doug Robinson echoed those sentiments by repeating the well-worn phrase “Once a Duke, always a Duke” and said the banquet marked the end of a chapter in the story of the franchise.

Robinson pointed to the formation of the club under the late Garry Lavender and the appearances at the Royal Bank Cup championships in 2003 and 2011 as memorable tales in an already epic tale.

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BACK IN NET The Picton Pirates’veteran goaltender Aaron Young keeps his eye on a loose puck during the opening day of the team’s main training camp on Monday night. Camp continues tonight. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Returning vets impress at Pirates camp Auditions continue as Picton hosts Lakefield in Wellington this Sunday CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

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With training camp kicking off this week, veteran players have impressed the Picton Pirates brass.

About 30 skaters and six goaltenders took the ice Monday night for the first skate of the local Junior C hockey club's main training camp. After watching the first scrimmage featuring a mix of hopefuls, new acquisitions, and returning players, Picton general manager Chris Masterson said he liked what he saw.

“I was really impressed with some of our returning players and the speed and conditioning level they had,” he said. “There were a number of guys who came to camp and really stood out.”

Among the standouts were overage forward Jordon Cannons, and new acquisitions Noah Brant, Justin Arnold, and Brayden Bertrand. Overall, Masterson said he liked the pace of Monday's game.

The Pirates will have a strong contingent of returning players when the regular season kicks off.

The club has already announced the return of starting goaltender Aaron Young and forwards Cannons,Tye Eaton, Nick Hoey, and Gerald Bilker. Defencemen Nick Kyte, Kurtis Wood, Tyson Cassidy will also return. Masterson

said he's confident the group of veterans can make a jump in their development this season.

“I think you're going to see quite a few guys take a step forward,” he said. “Take a guy like Nick Hoey, for example, who had parts of a season last year where he was a pretty dominant player — he's a year older, he's stronger — I could really see him taking off this year.”

Masterson said the same is true of Trey Maracle — who is expected to play an important role — and overagers Cannons and Young who will be looking to make the most of their final year of junior hockey eligibility. He also praised Bilker, a third and fourth-line player for much of his tenure with Picton.

“He's come to camp in the best shape of his life, he was a real standout [Monday],” he said.

“We're hoping that better conditioning level will really pay off for him on the ice and he'll take a bigger role with the team this year.”

Masterson said the club is still in the market for a pair of defencemen and about four forwards. The club will also have one spot to fill in goal after sending Brendan Macham to the Alliston Hornets in exchange for cash on Aug. 8. The club will be waiting on players to trickle down from upper tiers as their camps

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“We definitely still have some roster spots to fill,” Masterson said. “…We are still looking for a couple more forwards in particular and hopefully when the higher levels finish their process, they'll end up shuffling down a player or two in our direction.”

The club also skated Tuesday and will skate again this evening in Wellington. Management will be focusing on several things over these first few days, Masterson said. There will be a strong focus from the club on evaluating and deciding who will be the team's 16-year-old player. In addition, the club will be taking a close look at county-born players.

“Really we're just looking to see if there are any surprises out there,” said Masterson. “We've seen most of these players in the spring, you scout, and so you're pretty familiar with all the kids — now it's looking at who's showing something a little different or special at camp that stands out to us.”

The Pirates will have their first taste of preseason action this Sunday, Aug. 27 versus the Lakefield Chiefs at 2 p.m. in Wellington. Masterson said it will be an important step in selecting who will eventually fill the team's vacancies. It's not known what sort of lineup Lakefield will ice, but Masterson said Picton will likely have a good portion of returning players skating in the game.

The Pirates are also looking for sponsors for the upcoming year.

Masterson said the club is seeking, corporate, small business, or individual sponsors to help the have a successful season. Sponsorship packages are available.

“The Pirates are a not-for-profit community-based team and we rely on the generosity of local businesses and sponsors to keep a junior hockey team in Picton,” he said. “We're looking for any help that businesses or individuals in the community can give us.”

Anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Masterson at cmasters13@icloud.com.

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Parents moved by outpouring of support in memory of their daughter from students, community TRIBUTE, from page 5

But it wasn't just how a late classmate might be remembered that was upsetting. Even the Paddison family's presence at the ceremony was in question.

“It was inferred to us that our presence would be upsetting to certain people,” Karen said.

Due to concerns over fire code regulations, there was a ticket process for the graduation (five tickets per graduate was allocated) and it was unclear to the Paddisons if they could attend.

After a few days of being unsure about their presence, a staff member called the family and personally invited them. “(The staff member) said 'Enough of this, you are part of the Sophiasburgh community and always will be.',” Karen Paddison said. “I've known almost all of these children since they were three years old... they were attending kindergarten readiness classes with Kayla.”

But the colour of flowers weren't the only issue at Sophiasburgh's graduation this June.

Anna Brisley knew Kayla Paddison from the time the two started Junior Kindergarten class together and remained good friends until Kayla's passing.

Brisley served her fellow classmates as Sophiasburgh Central's 2017 valedictorian and Brisley told the Gazette is was very important for her to make mention of Kayla Paddison in her address.

While there were grief councillors at during the first week of school following Kayla's death, Brisley said the class never spoke amongst themselves formally of the tragic event, that there was no assembly, and no mention of her passing outside of a brief conversation.

“I don't think that it was enough and, at the time, some of the students didn't even know there had been a memorial service for her,” Brisley said. “I knew it

was going to be a sensitive subject for the students and the families attending but it needed to be addressed because it never had been and she needed to be recognized because she never had been.”

Brisley's address was vetted a number of times and mentions of Kayla Paddison were edited out as were mentions of the yellow ribbons.

Finally, Brisley was able to mention the memory of her friend but it was stipulated the valedictorian was to be sure to indicate she was speaking on her own behalf and not the student body which she was chosen to represent.

“It made me feel disappointed in myself because I couldn't do something more. I felt that I was responsible to say something and I was the only one that could,” Brisley said. “I felt disgusted with these adults that I had looked up to my whole life for putting a spin on something like this.”

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board spokesperson Kerry Donnell spoke to the Gazette, but would only comment on the public school body's process for dealing with death and traumatic situations in general terms and wouldn't speak directly to the Sophiasburgh situation.

The school board deals with traumatic and tragic situations more often than one might think given the geographic expanse of the school board and it's 43 educational institutions.

“It's more common than you might think but the vast majority aren't public or publicized,” Donnell said.

As is the case with virtually every conceivable situation and circumstance that the public body might have to deal with, the board has policies and procedures to deal with tragic events including death.

The board’s procedure calls for a tragic events resource guide to provide the foundation on

things such as memorials and, contained within that guide, is a document crafted by Dr. William Steele, founder of the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children.

School memorials is part of the guide's appendix and is currently the document the board generally adheres to in times of remembering tragedy and loss.

Donnell explained sections of the procedure define a tragic event and how and when to respond to it while the guide provides information on the grieving process, the ways in which people might deal with trauma and grief as well as religious and cultural differences that might necessitate different responses.

“It also talks about the need to have a balanced approach from one situation to another,” Donnell said.

Steele concludes that while community memorials can be helpful in a number of ways, memorials in school settings might have a detrimental or triggering effect to someone who might not be able to avoid such a scenario.

That might seem curious given the board has memorials located inside school walls and things such as memorial gardens and memorial awards are still commonplace.

“Our approach to responding to tragic event has changed over the past 6-7 years and we do things differently now than we might have even a few years ago,” Donnell said. “Mental health and well being are provincial priorities in education today and we've learned a lot about avoiding activities or actions that can cause trauma or worry in students and adults alike.”

Donnell said it was important to understand that a school is a place where children are expected to go daily and exposure to a memorial — either continued or singular — could be traumatizing.

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“There is simply no knowing what kind of effect visual reminders might have on someone.For some children it can cause feelings of worry, anxiety when they see a memorial for someone who is no longer with us.”

In case studies on school memorials and the potential for triggering feelings of trauma, stress or anxiety, the Board's guidelines might wind up being right. It's nearly impossible to say who would have been negatively impacted by yellow ribbons worn at a Grade 8 graduation in Sophiasburgh in late June 2017.

What is known is how beneficial the support was to Karen Paddison.

She and Megan arrived early at the graduation and sat in seats that were reserved.

During the ceremony, a slide show was offered that had candid photos of the class from their years at the school.

“Given everything that went on, I was 90-per-cent sure they

would have edited Kayla out,” Karen said.

Her heart swelled when pictures she didn't know existed were displayed on the screen.

Emotions continued to swell when she stood for the graduates and turned to the back of the gymnasium and saw the majority of attendees wearing yellow ribbons.

“To have been told that our presence was going to upset people and to see almost the entire crowd wearing these ribbons, it was an amazing show of support.

There was a real sense of family and community and it was so good to know that Kayla had not been forgotten and we aren't going through this alone.”

When asked what it meant to her on her the journey of grief no parent should ever travel, Karen Paddison said the ceremony was “unbelievably important” to her.

“To be there, be in that moment and be in that school again where Kayla had gone since her Kindergarten readiness class-

es, to see so many people and faces that had been a part of her growing up and have them say 'We are so happy you're here!'...when you are in this, the rest of the world goes on and you feel like you are alone,” Karen said.

Mark and Karen Paddison agreed to share their story so that another grieving parent might have an idea what could happen in a similar scenario.

“I just don't want any other parent to have to go through this or a least if they do, know what they might be up against,: Mark Paddison said.

He labelled the board's approach through procedure and guidelines as institutional.

“That's the wrong path for a community school like Sophiasburgh where we all know one another. It should have been left up to the students themselves and let them, with a little support, come up with a way to honour the memory of their classmate.”

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Strongmen put on a show at Hillier Park Day Moore introduces his sports to event he’s enjoyed since childhood ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

COMING DOWN A high hoe makes quick work of SS#3 Athol earlier this month. The former two-storey schoolhouse was leveled to create green space for Athol South Marysburgh students. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Old Athol school torn down to create more greenspace School board spokesperson said demolition didn’t require tendering process because of project cost JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A decision by Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board senior administration to increase greenspace and close a liability led to the demolition of a former schoolhouse on the grounds of Athol South Marysburgh Public School.

Kerry Donnell, spokesperson for the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board confirmed the demolition of S.S. No. 3 Athol Public School, a two-storey stone structure built in 1924 and ultimately replaced with the Centennial-era school sitting just metres away in1967, did not occur through a tender process that would have required trustee approval.

“It wasn't tendered because of the value of the work taking place,” Donnell explained.

According to board policy, the tender process is to be engaged when work projects exceed a cost of $100,000.

The cost of the demolition project was about $80,000.

“In these cases where the work is under $100,00, we approach pre-qualified vendors of record. In the case of the demolition of the building at Athol South Marysburgh, two Vendors provided quotes and the contract went to Al White Construction at a cost of just under $80,000,” Donnell clarified.

Rumours that the building had been declared surplus to the board's needs were corrected by the spokesperson.

“Because it was a building on a board property that's in use, it doesn't have to be declared sur-

plus,” she added. “There was on official designation, historical or otherwise on the building.”

The demolition project was part of a board-wide $26 million building and facilities renewal project developed in the early part of the 2016-2017 school year.

“Our facility services team goes on a tour of all schools, meets with principals and administration and finds out what significant needs are at each facility,” Donnell said.

Among the various projects undertaken include parking lot upgrades, window upgrades, work on boilers and heating ventilation systems, roofing repairs and emergency power lighting upgrades.

An increase in green space for children's play equipment lead to the demolishing of the building which served as a primary school until the mid-1970s and was later home to the late Tom Huff's Exotarium, a live exhibit of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

During their last examination of SS #3, it was determined by senior administration that the building was in disrepair and would have required a significant investment to rehabilitate it and bring it up to today's standards.

“We recognize there's sensitivities where old buildings are important and there are positive memories surrounding them,” Donnell said. “At the same time, we have to account for safety of children, staff and visitors to the site. There was a need for more green space for children to play in and with the condition of the building, those factors were behind the decision.”

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Growing up, Hillier Park Day was often a highlight of the summer for Padraic Moore.

Each year, volunteers with the ward's recreation committee would use their connections to bring in something special for families to enjoy while spending a day at Jack Taylor Park.

"They had a lumberjack tugof-war challenge when I was younger that was really cool.

They also had tractor pulls the very same day," he said. "It was an event where you could always watch something."

Now, at age 28, with a wife, three children and two more on the way, Moore is all grown up.

He's thrilled to have his chance to continue the tradition for another group of children.

"It's very amazing. I'm glad they still do events like this and glad it's all free for the kids in the community. Sometimes it gets a little ridiculous when you have to go to events and pay," he said.

In the past few years, the committee organizing the seasonal event kept it interesting by attracting groups like medieval jousters, falconers, and circus performers.

This time around, with Moore's wife Tabitha involved, they turned to him to see if he could deliver something new drawing from his own passions.

Moore, after all, is a strongman who also competes in the Highland Games. This year alone, he was named Ontario's fifth strongest man and placed seventh in the country in the traditional Celtic athletic competition involving events like the caber toss, the stone put, weight lifts, and the hammer throw.

"They asked me if there was anything I could do," he said. "I thought it's not too often you see strongmen compete against Highland Games athletes and Highland Games athletes compete against strongmen, so that's what we're going to do. It's multicultural and it involves a lot of great guys."

Some of those great guys came from as far as Sudbury and Gatineau, Que. to descend on the competition field in Hillier, burley warriors identified by their bulky physique, kilts, and matching green t-shirts.

The competitors took their turns in feats of strength. They hurled metal hammers high in the air to the delight of their audience.

They walked bow-legged with heavy weights in hand. Then, they took their turns lifting a 600lb car off the ground with their bare hands. The winner of that contest did it eight times.

In the middle of a hard day's competition, the competitors stopped their own fierce battles in order to involve the children gathered. At their call, the children stopped jumping in the bouncy castle, visiting rescue animals, eating at the canteen, or playing simple games to take their turn on the

OFF-ROADING Ben Ruckstuhl,of Carrying Place,shows the strength that has earned him multiple Ontario Strongman titles as he lifts a car off the ground with his bare hands Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

exhibition grounds.

Many exhibited smiles as Moore helped them flip lengths of pipe upward and launch them as Highland Games athletes would cabers. They grimaced as Carrying Place native and former Picton Pirate Ben Ruckstuhl, a multiple-time winner of the Ontario Strongman competition, invited them to walk while carrying the weighted hammer a set distance — some quacking in reference to their duck-like waddles.

The children's events finished on a high note, the about 25 youth were able to beat their heroes in a tug-of-war competition, before sitting down for autographs and chats with these larger-than-life figures who suddenly seemed anything but menacing.

Moore said while strongmen don't often get the chance to work with children, it's something they should do more often as both Highland Games and strongman competitions are underrated in Canada.

"Normally in bigger competitions, we wouldn't get to do this, but this is for Park Day. We wanted to introduce the kids to our sports," he said. "That's the only way you can see if they're interested. Growing up, we'd watch once in a while, but we didn't know how to get involved. We're trying to introduce it everywhere."

According to Moore, he, Ruckstuhl, and the other competitors involved can point budding athletes toward a future in the sports.

They'll work with and encourage intermediate and beginning strongmen. For the Highland Games, he said there is some opportunity for walk-on participation at events in Cobourg and Trenton, but advised serious competitors should probably check out dedicated schools in Ontario communities Fergus and Maxville.

Conrad Beaubien, a long-time proponent of events like Park Day, said he was impressed by the way the strongmen encouraged one another to succeed and by the positive example they showed the

TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES Padraic Moore,left,assists Koen Deal with his form as the youngster tries his hand at the caber toss during Hillier Park Day at Jack Taylor Park Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

MAKING FRIENDS Robyn Borbely, left, and Ryan Borbely meet Zorro, a Moluccan cockatoo visiting as part of a popular Wild Zoo Parties exhibition that also included foxes and reptiles . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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CARTER, Randall. In loving memory of a dear dad and poppy who left us August 25th, 2011.

We cannot clasp your hand Your face we cannot see But let this little token Tell that we still remember thee But some sweet day we’ll meet again Beyond the toil and strife And clasp each others hand once more In heaven that happy life.

Sadly missed and loved, Randy, Payton and Levi.

CARTER, Randall. In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away August 25th, 2011.

Your last parting wish I would like to have heard And breathed in your ear Your last parting word.

Only those who have lost Are able to tell The pain in the heart, not saying farewell.

Fondly loved and deeply mourned Heart of my heart, I miss you so Often daily my tears will flow Dimming your picture where’er I go Tis sad but true, I will abide Until someday we’ll be side by side Always loved, sadly missed, Jeanne.

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I would like to thank everyone who came out to help me celebrate my 90th Birthday on August 12th. It was great to see so many friends and neighbours. In was also a day filled with a lot of love, laughter and friendship. Also I would like to thank the Demorestville Women’s Institute for providing the delicious lunch for my guests. Thanks also for the many cards, gifts, good wishes, and good health. Thanks again. God Bless. Art Lowe.

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September 4, 1993 You are still missed, and will always be remembered Amy

MARCILLE, Desmond Wilfrid

84, passed away on August 14, 2017 at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton, Ontario.

Desmond was the youngest of Leah Shannon and Wilfrid Marcille's six children; Olive, Joseph, Angela, Helen (Teedie), and Barbara. He spent childhood summers on Waupoos Island at his uncle's farm and later settled permanently in Prince Edward County on Morrison's Point where he built Wil-O-Lea cottages. Loving father of Josie and Mary Esta and grandfather of Trent, Quinn, Desmond and Arlo.

His lovable personality and sense of humour never faded, even while battling Alzheimer's for over six years. A graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery (Lalor St., Picton) at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Following the service, family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating Desmond’s life at the Elks Lodge (21 Elks St., Picton) from 1:004:00 p.m.

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HEASLIP, Evelyn Ann

With her family at her side Evelyn Heaslip (nee McTague) passed away at the Hallowell House Nursing Home on Thursday August 17, 2017, at the age of 83.

Beloved wife of the late John Heaslip and much loved mother of Michael (Beth) and Stacey (Steve) all of Milford, the late Cory (Julie) of Burlington, Leslie (Steve) of Waterdown, Kelly of Picton, Cindy (Sandy) of Burlington and Amber (Neil) of Milford. Evelyn will be missed by her 17 grandchildren, 7 greatgrandchildren and her brother Jim McTague. As desired by Mrs. Heaslip cremation has taken place and interment will follow in the family plot, Dundas, ON. Arrangements entrusted to the

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STUART, Robert William

It is with enormous sadness that the family of Bob Stuart announces his death on August 21st, 2017, at his beloved home on Glenora Road, Picton, ON., at the age of 82. Left to mourn his loss are his wife of 56 years Doris (Rush), his sons Rob (Marianne) of London UK and Graham (Maureen McGrath) of Belleville, his adored grandsons Niall, Malcolm and Evan Stuart, his sister Eleanore, his brother Earle and his sisters-in-law Helen Dillon (Frank) of Kingston and Anna Lynch (late Carl) of Markham, and his many nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Robert and Wilhelmina Stuart of Minnedosa, Manitoba, Doris’ parents Henigan and Margaret Rush of Stoco, his siblings Kenneth Stuart (Audrey Mabee) and Dianne Emery, and his infant granddaughter Anna Elizabeth Stuart. Retired in 1994 after a teaching career at Loyalist College. Bob was a lover of Classical music, a dedicated traveller and a proud Rotarian. Mr. Stuart is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Mass of the Ressurection will be held in St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church on Thursday August 24th, 2017 at 11 a.m.

Father Robert Chisholm to officiate with interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If desired, donations to Sleeping Children around the World, Rotary Club of Picton and Mt. Olivet Cemetery would be appreciated. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday evening from 7 pm until 9 pm at the funeral home.

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AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF REX & MADY ROLSTON 1083 COUNTY RD 5, R.R.2 PICTON, ONT 1/2 mile NORTH of Picton on Highway 49 and turn NORTHWEST onto County Rd 6 for 1 mile & turn NORTH onto County Rd 5 for 1 mile VEHICLE: 1977 Ford F250 3/4 ton – 4 speed standard – good running condition – sells as is; Ford YT 16 riding lawn mower; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: antique washstand, antique Sonora gramophone, antique press back rocker, antique faux oak hall mirror, blanket box, walnut consul table, wicker pieces, vintage radio, Wallbridge & Clark jug, antique humpback trunk, MRB jug, kitchen cupboard top, maple table, window frames, CNR lamps, barn jack, cream cans, milk cans, oil lamps, vintage tin toys, steel wheels, corn sheller, traffic & tin signs, oil bottles, sealers, pocket watches, antique fire extinguisher, toilet set pieces, cast iron pieces, vintage car parts – 1959-60 MGA car body parts.

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OHL picks among prospects battling for jobs in Wellington DUKES, from page 23

FAN FRIENDLY Wellington forward Brayden Stortz was selected as the Foster Bailey Memorial Fans’ Favourite winner in 2016-2017. Stortz is presented his award by assistant coach Kyle Hawkins Schulz and president Doug Robinson during the awards banquet Friday at Highline Hall. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Doyle follows in father’s footsteps with Meagher Award AWARDS, from page 23

“Tonight is the end of another chapter but we are excited about what the future holds and what will be in the coming years here in Wellington,” Robinson added.

In terms of awards, the 2017 edition marked the first time a father-son duo have captured the same award.

Forward Colin Doyle followed in his father's footsteps by winning the Rick Meagher Award which is presented to the player

that best exemplifies what it means to be a Wellington Duke.

The award recognizes team play, sportsmanship, leadership, discipline and dedication.

“It's something we found out after we presented Colin the award but this honour is well deserved by him,” Wellington Dukes General Manager Ryan Woodward said.

Other honourees included: n Garry Lavender Memorial Award for Regular season MVPConnor Ryckman

n Top scorer-Brayden Stortz n Most improved player-Nic Mucci n Matt Cooke rookie of the yearJackson Arcan n Bryan Helmer defenceman of the year-Justin Bean n Helen Baitley Scholastic Award-Keegan Ferguson n Sportsman of the year-Carter Allen n Fan favourite-Brayden Stortz n Playoff MVP- Mitch Martan n Top scorer (Playoffs)- Martan, Stortz, Brody Morris

“He's a strong, physical forward that plays on the right side and he seemed to get better and better each time he was on the ice this weekend,” Woodward said.

Other OHL draft picks include Daniel Panetta and Graeme McCrory who will skate with Peterborough and netminder Creed Jones who will be stopping pucks at Ottawa 67's camp.

It appears Jones, a Peterborough native that was selected in the first round (sixth overall) by the 67’s in this spring’s major midget draft, will battle with Pierce Nelson for a lineup spot.

“He's big and calm in the net and can come up with a big save when you need it,” Woodward said of the 6'1”. 160 lbs puckstopper that turned 17 in May. Nelson, who's been in the Wellington fold as an affiliated back up for some time, asserted himself well this weekend.

“It was a fantastic weekend and there's some strong internal competition in the crease for this hockey club,” Woodward added.

Keegan Ferguson will skate with the Oshawa Generals next week however, Mack Warren is expected to forgo Owen Sound Attack camp and focus on the upcoming OJHL campaign meaning at least one of Wellington's two returning rearguards will be in the lineup opening night.

Among the top-end defence

NOT JUST AVERAGE Ancaster Avalanche grad Justin Vertesi is one of four netminders remaining in camp with Wellington. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

prospects skating in Wellington this weekend was Hartland, Michigan native Declan Carlile.

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Entertainment Ironwood Quartet strings to play at Grange Friday MUSIC, from page 11

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Outside influences also have been known to influence performances.

“In a very formal environment, if a cell phone goes off or people talk incessantly, we feel that. Here, the other day a cat started meowing during a concert. People got a kick out of that and we were all laughing together,” said Kawasaki. “If something happens on stage, we often joke.

If we get those looks or smirks here, the audience notices and they’re a part of it.”

In a recent performance, one musician even walked off stage during the performance to grab sunglasses.

While the Classical Unbound Festival lends itself to exploring the works of different musicians from different periods, Kawasaki said a major focus is on living Canadian composers. This year, two of those composers are actually going to attend the festival.

The idea is in helping people connect with the music.

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music. Not everything happened 100, 200, or 300 years ago. This is what is happening right now,” said Eglington. “These living Canadian composers are living in our environment, in our political system, and in our world. We all share in it and they are speaking through the music they are composing. They’re speaking with their opinions and their thoughts, for us and with us. In that way, it’s absolutely relevant — mores than something that’s very beautiful, but speaks to a different era.”

Over the past three years, Classical Unbound has seen growth and change. This year, nearly three times the musicians will perform as in 2015. For the first time, through sponsorship from Steinway, there has been a piano. It was also the first time vocals were included with a performance by Krisztina Szabo.

Concerts this year have also been staged at four different venues, allowing different contexts for each show with the natural environment around it.

Three concerts remain. On Friday, at 7:30 p.m at the Grange of Prince Edward, Linnebach will play with the Ironwood Quartet, a string quartet with fellow National Arts Centre musicians Carissa Klopoushak on violin, David Marks on viola, and Julia MacLaine on cello. The program will include a string quartet composed by Haydn, a piece by New York’s Caroline Shaw inspired by Haydn, and another composition

by Montreal-based composer Ana Sokolovic. The show will close with a Ravel’s “String Quartet in F Major.”

Kawasaki said that will likely be one of the most polished performances at the festival, given the musicians have played together before.

Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. show at Hillier Creek Estates, Sextet Disrupted, includes Kawasaki and Linnebach on violin, Klopoushak and Marks on viola, and MacLaine, and Fanny Bray on cello. A piece written

by Canadian Kevin Lau — who was actually married in Prince Edward County, called “Eagle’s Ascent” features G’froerer playing three different flutes. It will also feature selections from Brahms and Mozart.

The final show, 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Tabor, features works from Bach, Haydn, Mozart, and Jacques Hetu and features the same host of musicians.

For tickets, please visit www.classicalunbound.com.

Eglington said there’s a special rush ticket deal that will allow people to see shows for about half price.

“If folks have a taste, I can almost guarantee they’ll come back,” he said, adding many people who are in tune with classical music have been delighted to learn about the talent on display.

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Organized, directed and produced by Cathy Peeling and Sam Hirst, the 'Mini-Mummer' program helps young people engage and understand the Marysburgh Mummers organization while developing their actings chops to perhaps one day fill a role with the performance troupe.

The campers typically workshop, practice and present a book play but in honour of Canada's 150th anniversary, the 2017 Young Mummers performance will be an original piece offering a unique look at both local and national history. “ Al Hazell, a very important part of the Mummers, wrote the Hautry Bredin story of the building of Mt. Tabor which was built the same year Canada first became a nation,” Peeling said. “Al was very passionate and dedicated to celebrating

THE RAISING OF A PLAYHOUSE Members of the Young Mummers Drama Camp rehearse their production of Canada: A Musical eh? this week at Mount Tabor Playhouse. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Unfortunately poor health has kept Hazell from directing a production this year so Monica Alyea, chair of Mummers volunteer board, suggested the campers take it over as a way to honour both Canada and its history as well as Hazell, an organizer of youth programs for many years.

Hirst and Peeling said it has been interesting to see how the children adapt historical tales to a live performance.

“The kids are learning history in a way that engages them and interests them, by bringing out the stories and the stories in songs. Match that with a theatre, props and costumes, and they have easily brought to life many of the stories of Canada,” Hirst added.

Stories about Sir John A. Macdonald, the Underground Railroad and the Marysburgh Vortex are intertwined with some well known and obscure original music that breathes Canadiana.

“Sam came up with quite a few Canadian songs to infuse into the play and they children are loving them,” Peeling said “We also used the original songs that (Hazell) and Jeanette Arsenault wrote for the Dr. Bredin scenes.”

The show will close with a rendition of Arsenault’s acclaimed anthem "This is Our Canada.”

The production Canada: A Musical, eh? will have three showings: Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug 26 at 2 p.m. And 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Live,Laugh,Eat in Milford or by calling 613-827-8822.

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