Picton Gazette August 25, 2016

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AUGUST 25, 2016 About 150 people enjoy themselves at Sophiasburgh fun day

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JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

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SOPHIASBURGH SOAKER Sarah Slapkauskas of Rednersville takes a good run at the Prince Edward County Fire Department ‘s super sprinkler at the 2016 Northport Summer Festival at Centennial Park on Saturday. About 150 people attended. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

The Association of Municipalities Ontario annual conference wrapped on Aug. 17 and Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff said one of the most important takeaways was his discussion with the provincial transportation minister regarding the planned reconstruction of the Skyway Bridge.

With the bridge showing substantial deterioration in its steel girders, piers and bridge deck, Quaiff said he met with Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca to talk about the importance of the bridge and the impact the construction could have on the municipal economy.

Project manager Glenn Higgins outlined the options for the reconstruction at a council meeting in late July.

Those options ranged from a full closure of the bridge for a duration of two years to a full closure of one lane with alternating northbound and southbound traffic, which could take three to five years.

Quaiff said he doesn't believe closing the bridge completely is realistic .

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“Absolutely not. That's one option I believe that has been taken away,” he said. “There's no way they can accommodate shutting down that bridge completely for two years.”

He said the province understands the logistics and financial loss to the economy a complete closure could mean to both the county and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. He said the province also has a financial risk in the closure in Sandbanks Provincial Park.

“It would also be detrimental to the visitors, no doubt, of the Sandbanks,” said Quaiff.

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While the attendance at the Northport Summer Festival on Saturday at Centennial Park suffered from the “Hip and the heat,” organizers are still happy with the turnout and support shown by the Sophiasburgh community.

All told, Mike Farrell of the Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee figured there was a steady and continuous crowd of about 150 people at the park Saturday afternoon.

Whether they came for the live music and comedy entertainment, taste the Three Dog wine, Barley Days beer and Clafeld fruit wine and cider samplings at the beer garden or maybe take a quick run through the plus-size water sprinkler set up by the Prince Edward County fire department's Sophiasburgh branch.

“It went great. Everybody that showed up had an awesome time and really enjoyed themselves,” Farrell said. “In terms of attendance it was about the same as last year. We had hoped for more but I think the heat and the Tragically Hip concert may have kept some people at home.”

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Impact Arts Camp offers participants wide variety of creative opportunities PECI arts department head creates week-long free program to promote inclusive activities ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Most indications at PECI this week suggest the school is still in summer mode. The lights are low. Chairs and equipment sit in the hallways ready to be moved in. There’s an eerie silence and emptiness waiting to be shattered.

That will happen come September, but if one searches there’s energy to be found in spades. The first hint is the sounds of song and laughter.

Roaming the halls this week are about 30 participants in the inaugural Impact Arts Camp, a dream the school’s arts department head Matt Sheahan has now realized.

“The idea came from the fact I was looking at opportunities for my children, especially in Prince Edward

County,” he said. “The art camps either cost money, or were at Mt. Tabor, so the idea came to me to offer a really economical, free art camp for anyone who wanted to take it between ages 7-10.”

Sheahan took his idea to the Prince Edward chapter of the Awesome Foundation, but was not successful in getting grant money.

Awesome board member was intrigued, however, and following a discussion with his wife Andrea, offered to support the camp financially. The couple offered to provide supplies and food for lunches and WOVEN TOGETHER Volunteer Ruth Laliberte holds up snacks. Aldred, an aspiring camper Alaa Al Jasem’s hand to show off the Rainbow Loom author, will also lead a writ- bracelet they created together as part of an Impact Arts Camp ing workshop.

According to Sheahan, workshop Tuesday afternoon. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) the camp was originally who may be at-risk of alien- necessarily involved in intended to reach children ation because they aren’t sports or other activities. It would be also provide a positive alternative to the various sporting camps being offered this time of year. As word spread, however, a number of children signed up solely because they’re interested in the arts.

A number of PECI students, staff, and community volunteers offered their own time to lead student groups from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to run workshops demonstrating various forms of art.

Mihal Zada led a song workshop, Bill McMahon offered a drama session, and youth councillor Rob Furmidge was recruited to lead a rocket-making course. Sheahan’s 10-year-old daughter, Enya, led her peers in the crafty creation of Rainbow Loom bracelets.

Typically, days start with drama games and then evolve into a series of workshops touching on subjects like dance, painting, drawing, rhythm and meter in

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music, and applied arts.

Sheahan said the camp has also received great support from the school and board to host the event.

“The school recognizes this is a great opportunity to get kids into the school and see what PECI has to offer,” he said. “We have kids from all over the county here from all the schools. We also have five Syrian children attending every day.”

Thus far, the participants appear to be enjoying the week. They gleefully joined in the music sessions banging on instruments, yet willingly focused in on the challenges of making rockets from pop bottles or weaving intricate elastics together to form bracelets.

Natalie Rogers said she knew right away the camp was something she was wanted to be a part of.

“I was having a hard time finding a camp and I really like drama,” she said.

Rogers enjoyed a story-

telling workshop she participated in and said she’s done so many interesting things she can’t list them all. She said she was pleased that the camp has given her more than just one opportunity to express herself through the arts too.

“It’s everything that I like. It’s art and it’s music and it’s drama all combined in one,” she said.

Rogers said she likes the way the volunteers are helpful and not strict and she’s looking forward to being able to launch her rocket today and show off all the fun things she’s learned during a showcase event at Books & Company this Saturday at 1 p.m.

The camper expressed hope the camp would continue to be offered in future years. If so, Sheahan won’t have to look hard for a participant.

“Yes, I’ll come back next year. One hundred per cent,” she said.

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County audiences gather for Hip concert, raise $8,800 for cancer research Canadians unite for what could be Downie’s last show JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Whether you're fully and completely a Tragically Hip fan, an admirer of Canada's unofficial poet laureate Gord Downie's lyrical wisdom or a fan of our nation's greatest public display of Courage in the face of cancer since Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, chances are you tuned into a late breaking concert on the CBC Saturday night.

Word play aside, nothing like The Tragically Hip-A Celebration has united Canadians to a happening outside of an perhaps an Olympic gold-medal hockey game and that fact was certainly true in Prince Edward County.

Approximately one-third of the country watched the band's final stop on the Man Machine Poem tour broadcast live from Kingston's KRock Centre and that included a pair of large scale gatherings locally.

In Wellington, an estimated 800 people made a full evening of it, taking in some live music featuring the local duo Instant Rivalry before the Hip made their way to the stage via video link.

There was a similar sized crowd at the Mustang Drive-In as that county institution and 99.3 County FM joined forces to organize a free screening of the concert.

Earlier this month in television interview, friend of the band and fellow Kingstonian Dan Aykroyd tried to pinpoint the band's

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HAPPEN An estimated 800 people gathered in the Wellington Park to watch the CBC’s live broadcast of the The Tragically Hip-A Celebration, coverage of the band’s Kingston concert Saturday . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

ADIEU With over 700 people looking on at the Mustang Drive-

In, members of The Tragically Hip say goodbye at the conclusion.ion of their Man Machine Poem tour Saturday night.

(Mustang Drive-In Facebook photo)

popularity, explaining Downie, Rob Baker, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay had provided “anthemic touchstones for three and half generations of Canadians” and the closing tour was equal parts “Triumph and tragedy.”

Songs about the death of Tom Thomson, the wrongful imprisonment of David Milgaard, and the disappearance of Maple Leafs legend Bill Barilko have been striking chords with Canadians for decades and that might explain why, even if you could only hum along with a handful of Hip tunes, you felt the need to celebrate them publicly with friends Saturday night.

At Wellington park, the largest gathering of people for an evening event ever at that site took in the three-

hour, 30-song performance and raised over $2,800 for the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook Hospital.

Organizer Mags Kandis said at the outset of putting the event together, she had hoped a dozen people might show up.

“I thought if some of my dragon boat team and a few of my neighbours showed up, that would be ok,” she laughingly admitted to the Gazette.

By 4:45 p.m., a couple of dozen lawn chairs were already in place and by 6:30 p.m., a rudimentary head count indicated 500 people were milling about the park prior to show time.

By the time the band and hit the stage in Kingston, it was figured there were 800 souls tapping their feet to

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the opening 50 Mission Cap. “I was happy and amazed that many people wanted to join in on this historic moment,” Kandis said.

“I've admitted that I'm not the biggest Tragically hip fan and they don't often get on my playlist but there's those iconic tunes I listen to that I think every Canadian knows.”

A few kilometres northeast, the line up to get into the Mustang Drive-In on County Rd. 1 was building by late afternoon and a full fledged pre-concert tail gate party was in full swing as dusk started to set in.

Event organizer and County 99.3 FM staff member Pat Larkin said he looked around as the band started to play and the vision he had months earlier of celebrating the Hip and Canadiana had come to

fruition.

“The pinnacle for me was about halfway through the concert. The stars had come out, a big orange moon was in the sky and there was this fantastic moment happening smack dab in the middle of the county with a whole bunch of great people cele-

brating what it means to be Canadian,” Larkin said.

Fans of the Hip dug deep at the drive-in and, in total, nearly $6,000 was raised for the Gord Downie Fund.

“This is a great and caring community but I think even we were all surprised by that amount. The generosity of the people here continue to blow me away,” Larkin added.

It's well known Downie and his family have summered in Prince Edward County in years past.

Larkin and Downie shared a few chats at the Johnson Street soccer pitches while their children were chasing down a soccer ball in the local house league and Larkin thinks the singer would have thought the Mustang Drive-in screening was a pretty cool venue to watch the final concert.

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Flying club offers area youngsters an exciting perspective from the sky COPA for Kids event ignites interest in aviation through ground school lessons and a hands-on flight experience with a veteran pilot JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

There were excited grins and nervous eyes around the Prince Edward Flying Club on Saturday as the local group hosted their annual Canadian Owners Pilots Association (COPA) for Kids event.

Nearly 25 area youngsters from as far away as Frankford took part in a 25-minute ground school and then took to the skies with members of the Flying Club for a short flight around Prince Edward County.

Club president Dave Main was thrilled with the event. “We are very happy with the turnout in terms of kids that attended as well as out membership volunteering their time and their aircraft,�

Main told the Gazette Monday. “Loch-Sloy was a great partner in facilitating this event and we enjoyed some

great flying conditions.�

With parents eyeing the sky cautiously and youth dazzled by the prospect of soaring through the skies (many for the first time), the short 25 minute trips that took participants over West Lake, Bloomfield and north of Picton went off without a hitch.

Noah Donnan, 12, was taking part in the COPA for Kids event for the third time and was keen on coming back for a fourth next year.

The Belleville native said he enjoyed seeing how tiny everything was from high in the sky and would perhaps one day like to make flying either a profession or hobby-with one key caveat. “That would be fun but I definitely want my mom as the co-pilot,� Donnan said.

When asked to sum up his flight, Donnan added the island looks great from way

up there. “It was awesome and it was really great to sell all the sights of Prince Edward County from up in the air,� he said.

The young man was one a few lucky fliers that were able to secure a seat with Picton resident Jeff Douglass and his 2004 Aerostar R 40.

The rare and ultra light twoseat Romanian aircraft has a top speed of 175 km per hour and is the only one of its kind registered to fly in Canada.

Like Donnan, this was Douglass's third year participating in the program and he explained he enjoyed answering endless questions while sharing the thrill and excitement of flying. “As club members we want to see general aviation continue and to do that, you have to get young people involved,�

Douglass explained. “You get up there and you get the kids

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While the children were a joyous bunch, the pilots seemed just as excited to take off and fly. “They really seem to enjoy it as much as the kids and the member pilots are really good at getting the kids to

relax. They give a short briefing on how that particular aircraft works and the peculiarities of the aircraft they are flying in compared to others,� Main added. “It's not a matter of sticking them in a seat and telling them not to touch anything. For the older children that are involved with Air Cadets, they actual-

ly get to use the controls and see how the aircraft reacts.�

The program is free of charge and the children and their parents are treated to a barbecue afterwards.

The COPA for Kids event generally runs the third weekend of August with the prerequisite registration intake starting in early July.

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Flying Club member Jeff Douglass during the Canadian Owners Pilots Association’s COPA for Kids event on Saturday morning. Wiik took a ride on Douglass’s Romanian Aerostar R 40, the only one of its kind registered to fly in Canada. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Comedy Country announces workshops, early-bird discount

Sept. 30, Women Fully Clothed is at the Regent Oct. 1 and Taste That! will close the festival at a pig roast at Mt. Tabor Oct. 2. Ticket information is available online at www.comedycountry.ca.

Snepsts says advertising for the event will increase in coming weeks with roadside signage, rack cards, and some live promotion on the 99.3 County FM airwaves.

The week of the festival itself, volunteers are needed to help with the pig roast and to take tickets and assist at each of the venues.

Producer hopes lineup will appeal to broad demographics ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Whether your goal is to entertain or be entertained, the Comedy Country festival may have something in store to tickle your funny bone just right this fall.

Six weeks prior to the opening of the second incarnation of the event, Comedy Country made a pair of big announcements as it steps up promotional campaigns.

The first is for those hoping to be in the audience to see headliner Tom Green Sept. 28 or Women Fully Clothed, a all-female sketch comedy troupe featuring veterans Robin Duke, Kathryn Greenwood, Teresa Pavlinek, and Jayne Eastwood, Oct. 1.

From now until Sunday, those who buy a ticket in advance for either of those shows will be able to take advantage of an early-bird offer of 25 per cent off the regular ticket price.

“We really want to promote people getting their tickets in advance,” said executive director and producer Paul Snepsts.

Snepsts said ticket sales play a crucial role in the future success of the event, which is a satellite production of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.

Last year for its initial incarnation, the event received grant funding from Celebrate Ontario to help with the launch. This year, it was unsuccessful in receiving that funding, so the festival is taking on much of the financial risk to bring big names to the county.

That said, Snepsts said the local business community has embraced the festival with several companies offering in-kind support.

On Thursday, the festival held a media launch at The Brake Room in Belleville with the local improv troupe Taste That! performing before about 25 people.

Snepsts said to succeed, the festival will have to appeal to urban audiences from the Belleville and Kingston areas.

He said he feels Green will be a natural fit in that regard.

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GENERATING LAUGHTER Taste That! improv troupe members, from left, Lenny Epstein, Susan Wallis, and Paul Snepsts perform as part of a media launch event for the Comedy Country festival at Belleville’s The Brake Room last Thursday evening. (Chayann Maracle/For The Gazette)

those who might have been in university when he was making it big in the States,” he said.

Traditionally, he said the local crowd in Prince Edward County is an older demographic.

Character actor Cathy Jones was well received here last year as the headliner and Snepsts said he believes that audience should be interested in Women Fully Clothed.

Also this week, Snepsts announced two workshops that will take place as part of the event.

The first is Stand-up Comedy 101, which will be led by Dawn Whitwell, a professional comedian who has been featured regularly at Montreal’s Just For Laughs.

Snepsts said in Canada there really are few places for stand-up comics to learn their trade. Humber College has a comedy writing program, and Second City does a lot of improv education, but Whitwell’s Comedy Girl series in Toronto is one of the few places where people

can hone that style of comedy.

“We’re bringing literally the best of the best to the county for a six-hour workshop,” he said.

In a hands-on environment, prospective comedians will learn the fundamentals of creating premises and writing jokes. No experience is necessary and Snepsts said anyone can attend — though he felt it might not be suitable for children.

The workshop runs Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.

The second workshop Writing On Your Feet is intended for writers. Duke, a veteran of Saturday Night Live and SCTV, will help them stimulate their creative process using improv techniques to get them thinking about characters, plot, dialogue, and action. It runs Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1-4 p.m.

Snepsts said it is rare to have someone with the pedigree of comedy Duke has behind her leading a workshop in a rural area.

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COMMENTARY Downie’s perseverance personifies important lesson about life and death

AT times, Saturday’s Tragically Hip concert in Kingston was tough to watch.

Ever the showman, frontman Gord Downie seemed ill at ease on stage as he battled the enormity of his terminal brain cancer diagnosis and the reality the tour ending that night would likely be the last time he had that thrill. The tears were real, the screams poignant. It’d be so easy to turn away, yet few could.

The spectacle speaks volumes about the type of person Downie is. While there was money to be made on the tour, he doesn’t need it. Though his body was likely aching and tired, he didn’t feel the need to shrink into a quiet place or a bed and become reclusive or nostalgic for what might have been. Instead, he chose to push himself to do what he loved doing for people who loved to listen and to watch him. Underneath those shiny, dazzling costumes and feathered caps, he came just as he was to offer all he had until the last chord.

It also had to be difficult for Downie’s band members and fans. He wasn’t the same man they’d been accustomed to over the years, but it didn’t matter.

They were going to celebrate through the tears and the trials. They were going to accept Downie just as he was and embrace him.

Downie has done many incredible things in his life, but with his actions of late, he’s provided inspiration for many people suffering from debilitating conditions and illnesses. In the face of a diagnosis, there are always challenges and for most people the flight instinct is strong.

His actions have also served nicely to open minds about the death and dying process and to show the worth of humanity. Sure, it can be argued that Downie’s suffering hasn’t been as difficult as some, that his celebrity may have granted him access to comforts others haven’t had, or even that his daily life is more glamourous than others which provides more incentive to go on. That said, he has still shown that he has much to contribute post-diagnosis and it is most reasonable to surmise that we all will in our waning health.

Instead of being so afraid of suffering, death, and dying, society should be embracing it as part of life and making sure that it is as comfortable and fulfilling as possible for all involved. Downie alone has touched countless lives on his journey from up close and afar, but the more one is around the issue of palliative care, the more stories one hears about forgiveness, laughter, insight, and cherished family memories coming during the end days in the lives of many Canadians. The trick is simply being able to overcome fears and to live life, no matter what is happening around us.

Just as it is sad to think about what might have been lost if Downie didn’t grace the stage again or if, tragically, he didn’t have the chance for a farewell, it is sad to think of how many people let death and illness interfere with the interactions in their own life. May his lessons about making the most of every day linger methodically both today and for years after Downie’s last chorus.

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Stories From Our Past 1926

n Nearly 500 people attended a fish dinner in Salmon Point, raising more than $200 for the local United church.

The money would be used to rebuild sheds on the church property that were badly in need of repair. n Two Amherst Island men were convicted in Picton court after buying a bottle of bootlegged whiskey in town. The men were required to pay $50 fines and $6 in court costs each. n Mary VanDusen earned a $170 scholarship to study Latin at Queen’s University. The student had the highest grade in every class she took at the Picton Collegiate Institute.

1946

n Residents in the western portion of the county remained on high alert as escaped convict Henry Lafortune was believed still in the area. Police received reports of a strange man wandering into the brush near Lakeshore Road west of Wellington. n The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment sent an invitation to Lord Tweedsmuir in England in hopes their commander might be able to attend the company’s reunion during the Picton Fair that September. n The Department of Health approved the Picton sewage system, leaving just Ontario Railways and the OMB yet to support the plan.

1976

n A helicopter search successfully located missing Picton boaters Rober Sharpe and Gordon Fox. Their motor gave out near Prinyer’s Cove and the boat drifted near Main Duck Island.

The men were expected to return to Picton at about 7:30 p.m. Police started the search at about 9 a.m. the next day when notified they hadn’t arrived. n Lake on the Mountain’s Gordon Hope, who was legally blind, participated in the first wrestling competition at the Olympiad for the Disabled in Toronto. He lost to an American foe. n A late blight hit tomato crops in the county. Some fields were unaffected, while others were complete losses.

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n Hallowell clerk-treasurer Mac MacDonald expressed concern about the province’s plan to download septic system inspection and approval to municipalities. He said the work would require someone with experience, likely at a high cost. nA panel with representatives from the Prince Edward, Trenton, and Belleville hospitals studied initial findings from a restructuring study aimed at relieving financial pressures at Belleville General Hospital. n Special Olympian Rosemary Marshall returned to Consecon with a national gold medal in five-pin bowling earned in St. John’s, NL.

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This is a great and caring community but I think even we were all surprised by that amount.

The generosity of the people here continue to blow me away...

I think it would have been something Gord would have given one of his quiet smiles to.

Pat Larkin on PeoPLe watching the tragicaLLy hiP at the Mustang Drive-in anD the Money they gave for research.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Canadians should be concerned with plight of Yazidis As you read this male Yazidis captured by ISIS are being slaughtered, while women and young girls are being sold as sex-slaves to ISIS fighters and on the slave markets.

The U.S.,U.K, E.U, Canada and U.N. agree that the Yazidis have been victims of genocide. Last year, Rev. Majed El Shafie, a Christian pastor to the Toronto Egyptian community and President of “One Free World International” at great personal risk, travelled to Iraq and dangerous ISIS territory and with the assistance of the Kurds,

purchased from the slave traders several Yazidi women and young girls whom he then brought to a safe place and freedom. He is hoping to get them to Canada.

Two weeks ago Rev. El Shafie spoke to the House of Commons Immigration Committee in Ottawa. He has arranged for 400 young Yazidi women and girls to be brought to Canada for a new life and safety. He is appealing to the Government of Canada to fasttrack their applications.

I listened to the responses of the parliamentary

committee. All the opposition MPs wanted to move on this file immediately and fast track these 400 Yazidi applications. The government MPs, who have a majority, do not seem to be interested in moving quickly and appear to be stalling.

I find this delay unacceptable. If you feel the same way please forward an e-mail to our Member of Parliament, Neil Ellis, at Neil.Ellis@parl.gc.ca, and politely request that these vulnerable Yazidi women and girls be fast tracked to safety in Canada.

Rev. El Shazfie concluded with this item: He said it is 1939 all over again. He referenced the passenger ship S.S. St. Louis which left Hamburg, Germany in May 1939 with 937 Jewish refugee/passengers on board, seeking to flee the Nazis.

It was refused landing in Cuba, followed by refusal in New York. Finally the ship sailed for Canada and docked at Quebec City. The prime minister, Mackenzie King, consulted Canada’s chief immigration officer to discuss the situation, and come to a decision. The official who

was opposed to the landing of the refugees uttered the statement with regard to the Jews on board, which has gone down in infamy, “None is too many!”

The S.S. St. Louis travelled back to Germany and all the people on board were eventually rounded up and sent to the death camps.

Rev. El Shafie concluded, “It is 1939 again. We must save these Yazidis!”

Thanks for your consideration and action.

Robert C. Wilson Picton

Larratt deserves immediate recognition in sporting hall

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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, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

Recently the Gazette ran a very good article on Devon Larratt, several times World Armwrestling League champion in both the left and the right arm.

Devon has been an acknowledged leader and top-ranked arm wrestler for quite a few years, and is

a sough-after spokesman for the sport. To take nothing from Troy Eaton, Devon Larratt’s achievements far outstrip those of Troy.

When I tried to nominate him for our County Sports Hall of Fame, I was told that an athlete could not be active in the sport

any more to be considered.

This astounded me. I do wonder whether all those in our Hall of Fame have stepped out of their sport.

Certainly when I look at other sports halls of fame, or other such public recognitions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, most of the stars are still

active in the field.

Prince Edward County is missing a great opportunity to motivate our youth, as well as provide further diversified publicity for the County. An athlete who has reached the pinnacle of his/her sport should be recognized and feted,

whether it is a World Championship, an Olympic medal or another outstanding achievement.

Shame on the organizers of this award for setting such a narrow-minded criteria!

K. Vowinckel

Kinder messaging would be beneficial to local merchants

I have noticed over the last four months that the municipal parking department has been placing blue slips on the windshields of cars parked in downtown Picton.

The slips denote what time it is and that you may

park free of charge for two hours. I could not help but notice that there is absolutely no message on these slips.

This practice will probably continue till the end of the year while infrastructure takes place on Picton's Main Street.

I think perhaps here is a golden opportunity for the municipality to explain to local shoppers and visitors about the two-hour free parking.

The message could say something like this: “Prince Edward County is pleased to provide you with this

parking space while infrastructure is in progress with our compliments.

“Thank you for your patronage and support of the Picton BIA.” Writing a kinder, gentler message as this, in my opinion will only prove to be beneficial to the mer-

chants, BIA and Municipality of Prince Edward County and at the same time letting the local shoppers and visitors know that their patronage is very much appreciated.

Fran Renoy Picton

Stretch your summer with top-25 titles from local libraries

As I sat down to write this, my mind is already in November as we’re all working to finalize fall and winter events at the library.

While kids may be looking with nervous anticipation at the few days remaining in August and parents might be happily marking off days until Labour Day, I see opportunity.

To quote Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast around here. If you don’t stop and look around for a while, you could miss it.” A great read is a perfect excuse to stop and savour the moment. There’s still time this summer to sneak in a few lazy, sunny afternoons with a good book.

With this thought in mind, I decided to check out what our patrons are reading this summer. What follows are a few highlights of the 25 most borrowed titles from the Prince Edward County Public Library during the month of July.

ACTION, ADVENTURE, AND AN ADRENALINE RUSH

Did you know that last month’s most popular read was Make Me by Lee Child?

must confront his worst nightmare. Walking away would have been easier. As always, Reacher’s rule is: “If you want me to stop, you’re going to have to make me.”

MURDER, INTRIGUE, AND A BURIED MYSTERY

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra

The 20th book in the popular Jack Reacher series has the titular character pairing up with a worried woman named Michelle Chang.

Michelle mistakes Jack for someone else – namely her missing partner in a private investigation that she thinks must have started small and then turned lethal.

With no place in particular to go and all the time in the world to get there, something about Chang intrigues Jack. Before long he’s racing through LA, Chicago, Phoenix, San Francisco as well as hidden parts of the internet. Confronted by thugs and assassins every step of the way, soon enough, Jack

Another popular title is John Hart’s Redemption Road. Described by Publisher’s Weekly as a stellar crime thriller, the story focuses on Elizabeth Black, a police detective who recently shot two criminals.

Dealing with the resulting media attention is complicated by the fact that Elizabeth finds herself in love with an ex-cop who is imprisoned for murdering a woman.

It is no surprise to find two local county authors making our list of most popular titles.

Janet Kellough’s latest The Burying Ground continues the Thaddeus Lewis series and centres on someone who is digging up graves in the Strangers’ Burying Ground in Toronto. Series protagonist, circuit preacher Thaddeus

Lewis is enlisted to help solve the mystery of who and why. Recently at our Picton branch, Janet launched the newest title in this series – Wishful Seeing.

You can check out the whole Thaddeus Lewis mystery series at your local library branch.

The other local writer on our most read list is Eva Gates, better known as Vicki Delany. Booked for Trouble is one of the novels in her Lighthouse Library series. Librarian Lucy is pulled into investigating a murder when her mother’s enemy turns up dead.

This fall, we’ll host Delany as she launches the latest title in the YearRound Christmas Mystery Series: We Wish You a Murderous Christmas. She’ll be pared with up and coming County mystery author Ryan Aldred. Check out the Events Calendar on peclibrary.org for more details.

NO KIDDING AROUND – WE’VE GOT LOTS OF FUN READS!

Looking at the list, it’s obvious that school is out and summer reading is in full swing – quite a few

children’s titles made our top 25 list.

For example, if you have Paw Patrol fans at home, you won’t be surprised to hear that these titles are getting a lot of attention this summer. In fact, The Big Book of Paw Patrol was the most popular children’s title for July 2016.

The fun and funny Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney continues to be a favourite choice for young adults. Meanwhile, the Amulet, a series of graphic novels by Kazu Kibuishi continue to be well read with the sixth in the series, Escape from Lucien, also making the list.

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While I’m running out of space to profile all 25 titles, you can find the complete list when you visit PEC Library on Facebook or any branch. You can also be among the first to learn about our newest reads.

Subscribe to our weekly new books email list, available on peclibrary.org under the heading “Find Stuff”.

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Paint Around struggles to draw head-to-head against Hip concert Studio Tour promotion still manages to raise more than $400 for Hospice as 12 artists contribute to works raffled off Saturday evening

on stage a little to long for the to the stage expeditiously.

Bands would come to call crowds liking, fans would usually chant “Hip!Hip!Hip!” this occurrence “Getting When opening acts for the to encourage a speedy retreat Hipped.”

Tragically Hip would linger to allow the headliner to come County Studio Tour organizer Dale Wainwright laughed in agreement at the summation that, unfortunately, the Paint Around event hosted at the Local Store in West Lake “got Hipped” Saturday evening.

A brilliant and unique concept that saw 12 artists on the upcoming 2016 Studio Tour essentially play musical easels with the final projects raffled off randomly by way of ticket sales still raised over $400 for Hospice Prince Edward with more much needed funds on the way.

But attendance was decidedly off Saturday evening and most likely due to one third of Canadians tuning into a rock concert just an hour east of here.

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Essentially, the activity sees a dozen artists start a piece with their own easels and canvass, working form an original photograph or sketch.

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move clockwise and add their own personal touch to piece that was underway.

The process would continue until the artist reached their original canvas where they had an additional six minutes to put a finishing touch on the

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Tri County Lift Truck Limited, located on Fish Lake Road in Demorestville, Prince Edward County, and owned by Mike Brewster, is capable of servicing all makes and models of heavy equipment but specializes in fork lifts. One of the last independent service providers between Toronto and Ottawa,Tri County Lift Truck Limited also services loaders and other types of construction equipment. This versatile and responsive young company, established in 2007 and incorporated in 2008, will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year.

With a satellite office in Kingston,Tri County Lift Truck Limited serves an area stretching west to Colborne, east to Brockville, north to Peterborough and all of the Quinte region, including Prince Edward County.

Established out of necessity when Mike was employed with a company that was closing, Tri County Lift Truck Limited has thrived and continues to expand its services and service area. To get in touch with Tri County Lift Truck Limited, contact Mike at 613-848-0187, email tricounty@kos.net or visit the website, www.tricountylifttruck.ca.

piece.

Much like musical chairs, there was a lively soundtrack while the artists were working and a more demure song while they took a short break and readied their palettes for the next piece.

Dozens of attendees were able to watch the creations come to life.

Given art by nature is wide open to interpretation, the artists were varied in their thoughts on the method.

“Some would have rather spent a half hour painting their own piece in public while others really liked the process and the finished product,” Wainwright explained.

“What I think they all agreed on was that the energy in the room was fantastic. Some of them were dancing along with the music while they painted. This type of event certainly takes a lot of them outside their comfort zone but they believe in the cause.”

A number of raffle winners that were to take home their collectively created pieces decided to support Hospice further and donate their winnings back to the cause.

Wainwright said a handful of pieces will be part of a silent auction display at The Local Store for the rest of the tourist season with the auction closing when the store does in October.

The 2016 Prince Edward County Studio Tour takes place Sept. 16 to 18 and Sept 24 and 25. For hours of operation and locations, please visit the web site pecstudiotour.com.

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT The County of Prince Edward is undertaking a Master Plan for Water, Sanitary, Storm water and Internal road in East Picton. The Master Plan will consider and evaluate alternatives and identify the preferred drinking water distribution, sanitary sewage collection, storm water management as well as potential internal road for connection to County Road # 49 for residential and institutional long term growth through to the year 2031.

This study is being carried out in accordance with the Master Plan provisions of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Municipal Engineers Association, June 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011. Picton Urban Centre Secondary plan (Official plan amendment no. 63) was last amended in June 2014.

As part of the Master Plan process, phasing of implementation of various related projects will be developed.

Based on this phasing, this study will also meet the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment requirements for selected Schedule B projects.

Public Consultation is important to the success of this Master Plan. We want to ensure that anyone interested in the study has the opportunity to provide their input. Opportunity for public input will be provided throughout the study, with direct mailings to review agencies and members of the public who have indicated interest.

At the completion of the planning process, the Master Plan and project file for the applicable Schedule B projects will be filed for public review.

For further information relating to this project, please contact either of the following members of the study team.

Ms. Rika Law, P.Eng., PMP Project Manager, Associate R.V. Anderson Associates Limited 2001, Sheppard Ave E, Suite 400 Toronto, ON, M2J 4Z8 Tel: 416-497-8600 Ext. 1209 Fax: 416-497-0342 E-mail: rlaw@rvanderson.com

Mr. Peter Moyer, P.Eng. Director, Development Services Engineering, Development and Works Commission Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Tel: 613-476-2148 Ext. 2021 Fax: 613-471-2050 E-mail: pmoyer@pecounty.on.ca

Comments and information regarding this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment are being collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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Fire ban partially lifted Monday Contained burning, campfires allowed following change

In the past week, Prince Edward County finally saw some relief from one of its driest summers in recent memory.

While the land is still quite dry and water levels remain low, fire chief Scott Manlow had seen enough in the recent precipitation to ease off on a total burn ban that had been in effect since early July.

On Monday, Manlow downgraded the burn ban to a partial ban by allowing residents and visitors the ability to use burn barrels and to have campfires. No other outdoor burning is allowed at this time.

Those looking to have a contained burn are still required to activate a burn permit. Those permits can be activated by calling an automated hotline at 613476-7232 or 613-962-3497.

The $15 permits are available at Prince Edward County libraries, Shire Hall, and the Picton fire station.

A news release circulated by the municipality Monday suggested that Manlow would continue to monitor the weather and ground conditions to determine whether a more substantial ban is needed or whether the ban will be lifted entirely.

In that same release, the municipality sought to remind property owners and visitors that Quinte Conservation has not changed the Level 3 low water status for the county and, as such, the municipal water-use restric-

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

by Saturday at noon.

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

BAN ALTERED Prince Edward County fire chief Scott Manlow has decided to lighten the fire ban to allow for contained barrel burning and campfires. No other outdoor burning is being permitted at this time. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

tions approved by council earlier this month will still be in effect for the foreseeable future.

Those restrictions came into effect Aug. 11 and they were designed to see all water users in the county reduce their consumptions by 50 per cent.

Water users on municipal systems are reminded to limit non-essential outdoors water use to every second day (odd days or even days corresponding to their house numbers) from 6-9 a.m. and 6-9 p.m.

That use includes sprinkling lawns, gardens, or trees, washing vehicles, driveways, or buildings; topping up pools; discharging of water

wastefully or selling or disposing water without the consent of the County.

Those users on wells, cisterns, and lakes are also restricted to odd or even days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. and 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Some exemptions have been made in the bylaw for newly planted sod or trees, lawns treated with pesticide, herbicide or fertilizers, for agricultural production, for municipal firefighting, and for mixing of reasonable amounts of building materials.

Fines for non-compliance range from $500 to $10,000 depending on severity.

-Staff

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45). Contact Leda 476-2109.

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 5th Bill Sedore, 12th Kate Nash, 19th Galen Newman, 26th Tony Kimmett.

COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too!

100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

PECMH AUXILIARY INC HEALTH SCIENCES MATURE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: Mature students planning to study for a career in the health sciences at an accredited institution starting in the Fall Term 2016. If you are at least 22 yrs old, are currently a resident of PEC & have been for at least 2 years, you are invited to apply for a scholarship from the PECMH Auxiliary. Applications forms are available at the Second Time Around Shop, Main St. Hospital Auxiliary Coffee Shop in the Picton Clinic or the Auxiliary website www.qhc.on.ca. Application deadline September 15/16.

QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB: Registration is now open for our fall & winter sessions of Junior Dolphins & Swim Fit programs. Kids, ages 6-17 looking to join a club that focuses on fun & healthy life styles are welcome. Fall session begins Oct 3. Contact Mike P at 827-3882 txt or call.

Facebook, Quinte Dolphins Swim Club.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT: The What-Not Shop “Bag Sale” starting Sept 1until Sept 30. Grocery $3/Garbage $5.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces its “Autumn Splendor Show” to November 7th. A cooperative gallery of 25 local artists, together in one location at 223 Main St Picton, opposite the Regent Theatre. Open daily from 10-5.

YOGA CLASSES: Bloomfield Town Hall weekly throughout the summer. Classes run from 10-11am. Please bring your own mat if you can. Fee is $5/class. Generously sponsored by the Bloomfield Rec Committee. Everyone welcome. Info Hedy 393-3798.

ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Bingo Wednesday’s cancelled until further notice.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday night.

The Legion is open daily from 11am – 6pm.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 4762786.

AUGUST 25: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 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 25: 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 27: WEN-DO 2 DAY WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE COURSE – By women for women, hosted by Alternatives for Women. Cost $60. Contact Christine at outreachafw@bellnet.ca or call 476-9141.

AUGUST 27: FREE MUSIC LESSONS – Ameliasburgh Br Library 10am.

AUGUST 27: STORYTIME – In Bloomfield Library 10:30am.

AUGUST 27: RC LEGION BR 509 CONSECON – Carp Derby from 11am-2pm. $5/person. Cash prizes, BBQ. Come &have some fun. Ages 12 & up.

AUGUST 27: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Annual fundraising Golf Tournament to be held at the Picton Golf & Country Club.

1pm Shot gun start, 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner contests & prizes. $100/person. We invite you to participate in this fundraiser for our school. Contact Brian Vanderniet to sign up at office@sonrisechristianacademy.com.

AUGUST 27: IMPROV NIGHT AT THE TOWN HALL IN CHERRY VALLEY – At 1685 Cty Rd 10 with the Taste That Improv troupe. The last show of our Comedy in the County Summer Series with a featured performance by special guests RN and Cawls! Two of Canada’s top improv gurus. $10 at the door. Free Improv workshop at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8pm. Cash Bar. Profits support the Athol Rec Centre. www.atholreccentre.com.

AUGUST 29: FEAST THE COUNTY FREE FOOD FESTIVAL – Benson Park 3-7pm. Free concert at 3pm, free food market (donations welcome on the day of the festival), free cookbooks & kitchen tools, children’s activities & more. www.pecfoodnotbombs.wix.com/feastfestival.

AUGUST 29: FREE BICYCLE POWERED CONCERT – With Bikes, Beards & Bandshells Tour.

Benson Park 3pm.

AUGUST 29: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Br 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 gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.

AUGUST 29: PRINCE EDWARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (PICTON FAIR) – Will hold their regular “General Meeting” at 7:30 pm at the Prince Edward Curling Club.

AUGUST 30: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

AUGUST 30: CRAFTERNOON – Picton Br Library 2pm.

AUGUST 30: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

AUGUST 25: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

SEPTEMBER 1: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

SEPTEMBER 1: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Thursday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

SEPTEMBER 3: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm.

One of a kind crafts & collectibles.

SEPTEMBER 3/4/5: ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP’S TEA ROOM – Quilt Sale & Mini Bazaar from 10am-4pm daily. While enjoying the Rednersville Road Art Tour drop in to our tea room for a light lunch, see our quilts & mini bazaar. All proceeds to local women’s charities.

Rednersville/Albury Church, 2681 Rednersville Rd (PE County Rd#3).

SEPTEMBER 4: HOMESTEAD & HARVEST FEST – Ameliasburgh Heritage Village 12 to 4pm. Come for corn on the cob, make your own butter, old fashioned games & more. Chat with a bee keeper & see our new observation hive. Grand re-opening of the log cabin at 1pm. Friendly hospitality!

SEPTEMBER 4: RIVERWALK – At Millfalls House B&B in Milford 745 Crowes Road, Milford. Explore the beautiful grounds of Mill Falls & take a guided walk along the dry riverbed to the meadowlands. Learn about the fascinating history of Scott’s Mill & the special landscape features of the Mill Falls property. Enjoy complimentary world class County Wines & delicious canapés. More info www.riverwalk.eventbrite.ca.

SEPTEMBER 8: 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 13: FRIENDS OF WELLINGTON LIBRARY BENEFIT BRIDGE – Enjoy an afternoon of Bridge & finger desserts hosted by the Friends of the Wellington Library at the Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre, Empire Blvd at 1pm. To book your table of four players, please call Dianne at 399-2468 or e-mail dcranshaw@peclibrary.org. All monies raised support initiatives at the Wellington Br Library.

SEPTEMBER 14: PE COUNTY QUILTER’S GUILD LECTURE BY BILL STEARMAN – The PEC Quilters Guild invites you to attend this free event, 7pm in the auditorium of Pinecrest School, Bloomfield. A general guild meeting will follow after the coffee break.

SEPTEMBER 18: MARINERS ANNUAL SERVICE – At South Bay United Church at 9:30am, followed by the dedication of the completed Memorial Walkway.

Refreshments and Herb Cooper will be speaking about fishing in the County 12 until 1pm.

SEPTEMBER 19: COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR – Singers are invited to join Command Performance Choir for a second Edwardian “Downtown Christmas” concert to be held in Picton Dec 21 & 22. All vocalists welcome & the ability to read music helpful but not a requirement. Join us (Mon Sept 19) 7:30-9:30pm at Bloomfield United Church. Call Moira 968-5049 or Greg 476-4148 for additional information.

10 AUGUST 25, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Foodies welcomed to celebrate harvest at Benson Park with free Feast! Monday

For some time, Christine Renaud had been envisioning a different kind of food event in Prince Edward County.

Agriculture has long been a focus in this community and Renaud acknowledged in recent years with the growth of the wine and culinary industry here, there has been much to celebrate food — but she said she felt maybe those celebrations weren’t reaching everyone.

In particularly, those most affected by food insecurity were being missed.

Renaud decided she’d like to see an accessible, free celebration of food. In

CHRISTINE RENAUD

March, she took her concern and her vision to the local Awesome Foundation chapter and Slow Food The County. They got on board and offered $1,000 in seed

money for the event.

A full growing season later, that seed is ready for harvest and Feast! is coming to Benson Park Monday.

“The idea is to celebrate our harvest in the community without financial barriers so that everyone can come and take part, enjoy free food, share skills and knowledge, and learn about the various food support programs available in the county,” Renaud said.

The event will kick off with a music concert as part of the Bikes, Beards, and Bandshells Tour at 3 p.m.

Following that show, the

festival will run from 4-7 p.m. There will be a “Really, Really Free Food Market” with the participation of groups like Food Not Bombs, PEC Syria and Slow Food The County. There will be samples of Syrian food, a cookbook, and a small kitchen appliance swap and giveaway.

Renaud said there will also be discussions about cool school lunches and cost-saving meal ideas, howto demonstrations about cooking fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, and identifying edible wild foods.

Some blankets will be

available in the park, though guests are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs. Also, they will be encouraged to bring some of their own food and cutlery along. They are encouraged to share food as part of the Really, Really Free Food Market as well.

“Often people have more food in their gardens than they can eat themselves. If they would like to share with the community, this would be an opportunity to do so,” said Renaud. “It’s a great feeling to share the bounty and it’s going to be a great day of community building!”

Renaud said she chose a Monday night as it is a good night for restaurateurs and those working in the service industry on weekends to attend the event.

At the time of receiving her grants, Renaud said she was not aware of another free food festival like she is envisioning Feast ! to be anywhere in the world.

For more information, please visit pecfoodnotbombs.wix.com/feastfestival or search Feast - free food fest on Facebook.

-Adam Bramburger, Staff

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am with Pastor Dennis Pringle

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

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St. John’s

3207 County Road 8

Sunday Worship 9:00am St. Philip’s

Gilead Fellowship

44 St. Philips St. Milford

Sunday Worsip 11:00am

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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Music by Mark Despault, & Tom Dietzel, piano

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Sunday Mass 8:30am and 10:00am St. Frances of Rome, Wellington 12:00pm

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Saturday, August 27th AOTS Corn Roast Dinner 4:30-6:30pm Sunday, August 28th Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Hymn Sing Service at 10:30am

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Minister: Janelle Shaw

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Police seeking information following report of road-rage incident early Sunday morning

Prince Edward OPP officers are investigating a road rage incident police say led to three people being assaulted early Sunday morning.

The OPP was requested to attend Belleville General Hospital at about 1:10 a.m. when they were informed the victims of the incident were at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.

Upon arrival at the Picton facility, officers made contact with the victims. They learned between 10:30 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. that night, a verbal altercation occurred at a convenience store in Consecon between three male parties.

The argument continued onto the highway, where the victims alleged a red vehicle was being operated aggressively. All parties exited their vehicles and a physical altercation occurred. Two men and one woman were injured. Their injuries were non-life threatening.

A Facebook post by Bobbi Jo Boyce Sunday afternoon suggested her son Ryan was one of the victims, along with his friend and his friend’s mother. Boyce said her son’s friend was knocked unconscious. She alleges the parties in the red vehicle included four men who were around 20 and one woman.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and they are seeking the public’s assistance in sharing information by calling the detachment at 1-888-3101122, or if Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they are wishing to stay anonymous.

always remember to roll up windows and lock doors, never leave vehicles unattended while running, use locked garages, never leave keys in plain view, always park in well-locked areas, and never leave valuables or packages in full view.

The public is invited to report suspicious activities to

the detachment at 1-800-310- determined a 36-year-old Pic- and charged with one count ton woman would be charged of sexual assault.

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IN DISPUTE name was not released in SEXUAL ASSAULT His an effort to protect the alleged Early Sunday afternoon, CHARGE LAID victim in the matter. police were called to Disraeli Avenue to investigate a dis- Following an investigation TELEVISIONS TAKEN pute between neighbours.

Saturday evening, a 31-yearUpon investigation officers old Picton man was arrested Last Thursday, the OPP

responded to a report of a break-in on Richmond Street in Picton that occurred between 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 10 p.m. Aug. 17. Unknown parties entered the home and took two flat-screen televisions and a quantity of cash.

The police investigation is ongoing.

MAN TRIES TO ESCAPE ARREST

On Monday, police were called to investigate allegations of mischief at a residence in Picton. The suspect fled the property before they were able to respond.

The next day, the OPP was informed the male suspect had returned to the property. Police located him at the front door. He was placed under arrest, but ran from police. A short time later, he was located and taken into custody.

A 22-year-old Trenton man faces charges of mischief, escaping lawful custody, a failing to comply with a probation order. Also, he faces three counts of uttering threats. The man was to be in Belleville court for a hearing Aug. 24.

THEFT FROM VEHICLES

Monday morning, police investigated a string of theft from vehicles in the Rossmore area that appeared to have happened overnight.

In the wake of the thefts, the OPP is reminding citizens that such thefts can often be prevented by precautionary measures.

Community services officer Const. Connor Durkin shared the following advice from the OPP “Lock it or Lose it” initiative: people should

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Death Cafes offer chance for frank, respectful conversation about dying

Hospice Prince Edward will be taking part in a “Death Cafe.” Death Cafe PEC is an opportunity for people of all ages, and from all walks of life, to get together for one reason only — to have a frank, open, and respectful discussion about death.

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The Wii Bowling League starts Sept. 13. Tai Chi starts Sept. 19 and all sessions are filling fast so call soon to get on the list. A 55-Alive mature driver refresher course is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22. All three indoor walking programs start Oct. 11. The hearing care counsellor is here for the free hearing help clinic on Oct. 12.To learn more or to sign up for any of these call 613-476-7493.

Don’t delay, space is limited.

We’re making the building at 74A King Street accessible. You’ll notice construction in the coming weeks. It will be wonderful when the project is complete. In the meantime there might be some access issues from time to time and we ask that you watch this column for regular updates.

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The Picton Gazette

South Bay harvest helps Canadian Foodgrains Bank Local project battles global hunger with government matching

A camper stumbled upon something unsettling on a beach at Sandbanks Provincial Park Friday, but upon closer inspection, authorities weren’t too concerned.

In the sand, the guest found three small bones attached together in a way that suggested they formed a paw or a small hand.

Park wardens contacted the Prince Edward OPP

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Once again, a partnership between three area United Churches and local farmers is doing its part to address food insecurity and poverty in Third World countries.

The South Bay, Cherry Valley, and Eastminster United Churches have sent the yields from their 11 acres of soft red wheat harvest to be weighed, following their annual project in support of the work of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).

The organization, which was established in 1983, is a partnership of 15 Christian church agencies working to together to address hunger.

Last year alone, it is estimated the CFB helped more than one million people in 40 different countries. In a typical year, the South Bay project is one of more than 200 across Canada producing under its banner.

Its funds are typically dedicated to three areas — food assistance projects to help people who are hungry because of war or environmental crises; agriculture programs that help teacher farmers sustainable practices to grow income and provide food for communities; and

Analysis indicates bones found at Sandbanks aren’t human detachment as they requested assistance identifying the suspicious bones.

OPP community safety officer Const. Connor Durkin reported forensic analysis was performed on the bones and it was discovered they were not human in origin. The police concluded its investigation at that point.

-Staff

Licence plate fees to rise Sept. 1

MAKING A DIFFERENCE This signage near the South Bay Foodgrains project lets passing

Ontario drivers will be asked to foot a larger portion of the bill to keep the province’s transportation infrastructure up to date. The province has announced annual fees for licence plates in southern Ontario will rise to $120 from

the current $108 at the start of next month. Fees in northern Ontario are half that amount.

With the increase, the fees have jumped 64 per cent in the past five years.

-Staff

motorists know about the local community’s efforts to stop global hunger. Simply by producing crops, the project is responsible for over $280,000 in aid. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) nutrition programs to offer education, provision of clean water, and feeding programs.

Local organizer Doug Murphy said the local crop harvested by the Brummell family off the Williams Farm in South Bay usually produces close to $3,500 annually. At press time, he did not know the exact value of this year's crop. He said participation offers an even greater value for donors, however, thanks to generous govern-

ment matching.

"It's a good deal, the government matches every dollar at a four-to-one ratio," said Murphy, who has organized the project with George Emlaw for several years. "People have been very co-operative in donating. It's a nice way to go."

The project has received generous support this year from Gary Parks at Pioneer Seed, the County Farm Cen-

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tre, Anderson Elevators, Steve and Ken Parks at Packsaddle Farms, and from numerous cash donors.

Over the years, the installation has paid big dividends.

With this year's numbers added in, the project will have produced more than $70,000 in crops, which translates to over $280,000 in aid.

For more about the program, see www.foodgrainsbank.ca.

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Staghorn sumac can rehabilitate disturbed sites

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I have always been aware of staghorn sumac, Rhus typhina, but never gave it much consideration until a question was directed to the Master Gardeners’ e-mail asking about diseased sumacs.

In looking at the possible causes, I learned a great deal about the shrub itself. It is native to the southern half of Canada, and in the States extends down to Georgia.

While the shrub can grow up to five metres in height and width in Canada, it will increase in height as its location moves south until it reaches about twice that height.

Staghorn describes the manner in which the branches grow at their ends, not dissimilar to antlers. They are also called velvet sumac because of the soft fuzz on the branches.

It is considered to be an “important agent of the envi-

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ronment as it rehabilitates disturbed sites” such as roadsides, gravel pits and abandoned fields. Birds drop digested seeds into these areas and the shrubs begin to develop. This is aided by the fact that this shrub spreads via its root system and suckering. It prefers full sun and slightly acidic soils but will grow in dry slightly alkaline soils as well. It is an attractive shrub and is at its most spectacular in the fall when its leaves turn red or orange.

The leaves are large and pinnately compounded (featherlike) and can reach almost a half-meter in length with as many as 39 leaflets.

The leaflets are serrated with saw-toothed edges. There are male and female shrubs both of which bear yellow/green flowers in early to mid summer. The male shrubs’ flowers are about twice as long as those on the female shrubs.

Their nectar attracts bees, wasps and other insects and is a good source of honey.

Provided there are male shrubs nearby to fertilize the female’s flowers, the latter will produce upright red fruit about 20 cm long, which will last from late summer through to winter. This fruit is very attractive due to its size and the contrast, initially with the green leaves. It is still present even when the red fall leaves are gone. Birds, particularly grouse and pheasant, eat the fruit. Deer and moose eat the leaves, while rabbits nibble on the lower new growth. The dense shrubs can

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also protect rabbits from some of their predators.

Interestingly enough at one time sumac (possibly the tannin) was used to remove warts, and the tannin in the leaves was used to cure leather. However, these uses have not prevailed today. The shrub can also be cultivated, and the cultivars and even the original shrub are most often grown as a privacy hedge. They can also be pruned, an important aspect of a future hedge.

They are largely pest and disease resistant. One of the few funguses that will affect them is a species of verticilium wilt. While this will first attack the roots it will then go on to colour the wood. Then leaves will begin to die. Given that the email inquirer had seen branches that appeared broken with dead leaves in an earlier stage of the current

drought, it is possible that this was one of the leaves with dead leaflets. These leaves appear to be branches with multiple leaves.

Our drought is too advanced for me to accurately identify what was seen earlier.

Leaves are drooping significantly on the shrubs along the roadside, and many of the leaves are dead or dying simply from lack of water.

One of the interesting aspects of this disease is that, while it can proceed to kill the shrub over a period time, it can also go dormant or even disappear entirely. It is not possible to tell what will happen here until next spring. If the disease does disappear, no one will ever know if that really was the problem.

Because of this shrub’s habit of spreading via underground roots it is often viewed as invasive, rather than valued for its attractiveness. This is so particularly in the fall and even winter when everything else is colourless and the red fruit really stands out. As well, unlike nonnative invasive species, it has a positive contribution both to the environment and the local fauna. Unfortunately I have no need of a privacy hedge.

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INTERNATIONAL "SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL!" SHOW COMES TO THE PICTON THEATRE

Calling all fans of 1950s Rock & Roll! Don't miss the incredible tribute show "Shake, Rattle & Roll!" coming live to the Regent Theatre in Picton for special ONE NIGHT ONLY performance on Sunday August 28th at 8pm. This funfilled, audience interactive show combines a unique mix of comedy, banter and outstanding musical tributes, led by the amazing Bill Culp in the starring role as "Bill Haley", backed by the Memphis Cats Band.

Culp is a highly regarded, international touring artist, who is returning to North America after sold out tours in Europe and Australia.

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"Rock Around The Clock", "Great Balls of Fire", "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On", "It's My Party", "See You Later Alligator", and of course "Shake, Rattle & Roll" amongst the many audience favourites.

Picton will also see special guest Danny Fisher bringing Elvis Presley to the stage with "Hound Dog" and "All Shook

Free Concerts in the Park

“Tune-Your-Ride” Bicylce Powered Concert Concert powered by 3 bicycles.

Musicians cycling from 1000-Islands to Toronto with stops along the way.

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The Picton Gazette

Alternatives for Women brings Wen-do self-defence course to Picton this weekend

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Alternatives for Women saw an opportunity to bring the course to the county and seized it as a chance to empower women.

“We know that assault, and particularly sexual assault is a real danger for women, and we know that empowering them with the tools to escape, de-escalate, and fight back can prevent assaults and save lives,” said Christine Renaud, Alternatives For Women’s community outreach organizer.

“We’re fortunate to have an excellent instructor like Shailagh Keany, who has taught Wen-do to over 1,000 women and girls, travel to the county to teach the course.”

The organization is also making it possible for women who may not have the resources to attend the course otherwise to be present at the Picton Town Hall for the 15hour sessions.

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Verbal self-defence strategies examined include calming, reasoning, negotiating, distracting, and surprising or confronting an attacker. There is also some instruction about calling on bystanders to help.

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Enthusiasm running high in Wellington camp Abrams anticipates goaltending, defence will be strengths JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Maybe it's the taste of recent playoff success.

It could be the strong recruitment this off season.

Or perhaps the knowledge the Central Canadian and National Jr. A championship will be vied for in neighbouring communities this spring.

And maybe it's the combination of all three.

Whatever the origin, there seemed to be an extra spring in the step of everyone at the break of the Wellington Dukes late summer training camp at Essroc Arena this weekend.

From the staff to the players to the volunteers to the fans, the enthusiasm was palpable and at a level not seen in these parts at this stage of a season in some time.

This is not just any other Wellington Dukes team and nor should it be with the Trenton Golden Hawks hosting the Dudley Hewitt Cup next April and the Cobourg Cougars hosting the RBC Cup in early May. The OJHL’s East Division is going to be an intense battle for points every single night and, while there will be question marks about the rest of the circuit until the puck drops early next month, there was one answer at training camp this weekend. This club is not going to be left at the starting gate.

Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams was choosing his words carefully Monday morning as there was still time for injuries or unexpected call ups to higher levels to derail what could be in place when the club hits the Essroc Arena ice for real against Aurora Sept. 9.

“This is the first camp we've had where the all players we expected to attend were on the ice,” Abrams said. “There was 100-per-cent attendance.”

Abrams said he was

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Dukes land NOJHL’s top scorer Maracle, Ward sent north for Stortz JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

SURROUNDED Tyler Ignazzitto, who played last year with the Greater Kingston Minor Midget AAA program, tries to work his way through a troika of defenders during the Wellington Dukes training camp Sunday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

“cautiously optimistic” at the prospects of the 20162017 season and called the two-day session a “pretty successful camp.”

“We're really comfortable with our defensive core and our goaltending,” Abrams continued. “If everything works out the way we anticipate it will, our defence and goaltending will be very strong this year.”

In net, the newly acquired Connor Ryckman arrived in time for Day 2 of the camp and looked every part the calming influence Abrams and company expect the Minesing, Ont. native to be.

Connor Lamour was in camp and playing Saturday before stretching out his groin a little too far and leaving early.

The 16-year-old Sudbury native was expected to be on the way to Saginaw, MI where he would attending the Spirit training camp, trying to crack into the OHL. On the back end, another new pick-up in the form of 6'5” Hunter Gunski came as billed and a spirited back-

RING THE BELL Wellington Duke Austin Labelle tries to fend off a defender during a scrimmage at Essroc Arena on Saturday afternoon. Labelle is one of several second year players being counted upon for offense this season. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

and-forth with Dukes grad Tyler Burnie was among the early Saturday highlights.

Carter Allen and Erie Otters draft pick Jack Duff were also embroiled in something later on in the day with the Dukes vet not sparing anything.

Quinte Red Devils grad Mack Warren was his slick, puck-moving self and

would highly complement Wellington's back end if he doesn't crack the OHL's Owen Sound Attack.

Up front, there were a few known and unknown quantities turning heads.

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able to carry more of an offensive load this season.

Brent House and Matt Philip, two of the four Greater Ontario Junior B Hockey League players signed on June 1 asserted themselves as a potential goto options while Brooklyn, MI native Kyle Prendel was one of the fastest slick skaters up front.

Looking at the stable of forwards, Abrams felt he had a club that was “edgy” and “tenacious.”

“If I have any concern at this point, it will be pure offence, however, in saying that, I can remember a year ago saying about the same thing about the graduation of Will Cook, Joe McKeown and Abbott Girduckis,” Abrams said.

Offence was certainly a concern heading into last season's campaign until Luc Brown stepped forward and had one of the greatest offensive seasons in Wellington Dukes history en route to being named the league’s most valuable player.

See CAMP, page 27

On Monday, Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams admitted he was curious as to where his offence might come from this season.

While Wellington has developed and acquired a back end that would be the envy of any team in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, the club's offence this season is hinging on some developing homegrown talent and scorers from other levels that have yet to play a game of Junior A hockey.

That was until Tuesday afternoon when Abrams and his staff managed to acquire the high-flying Brayden Stortz from the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Stortz, a native of Welland, Ont., didn't do much last season other than lead the NOJHL in points in the regular season with 100 points (38 goals, 62 assists) in 54 Jr.A regular season games and then tie for the lead in 2016 playoff scoring with 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 15 games.

A highly sought-after sniper that had more than one OJHL team hot on the trail of the 5'8” offensive talent, Abrams was able to outmaneuvre opposing clubs to strike a deal with his counterpart in Kirkland Lake, Marc Lafleur.

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County museums plan Homestead & Heritage Fest to wrap summer season Five sites will be hives of activity Sept. 4 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

With the summer season winding down, the County museums are preparing a summer send-off for families.

On Sunday, Sept. 4 all five county museums — Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, Macaulay Heritage Park, Mariners Park Museum, Rose House Museum, and Wellington Heritage Museum — will be participating in Homestead & Harvest Fest. Events will be taking place throughout the day across Prince Edward County.

Head curator Jennifer Lyons said it's perfect programming for families before kids head back to school.

“It's a fun thing to do just prior to back to school,” she said.

She said the museums quiet down somewhat after Labour Day and the event is a good way to wrap the summer.

“It's a great family-oriented event,” she said .“If you haven't had a chance to see the museums this summer, this is an ideal time to get a sense of the offerings of each

MIGHTY MACHINERY Visitors to the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village take in the display of steam-powered machinery on site. The museum will feature heritage trades at work, music, and a corn roast to close the season Sept. 4. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

of the unique museums we have her in the county.”

In Ameliasburgh the festivities will run from 12–4 p.m. and feature heritage trades at work, music, and a corn roast. The centrepiece of the afternoon will be the

grand re-opening of the site's log cabin at 1 p.m. The cost is $8 per person.

“This year it was refurbished, it was taken apart piece by piece like a big puzzle and put back together and conserved,” Lyons said.

“It should be standing for many, many years to come.”

At Macaulay Heritage Park in Picton the there'll be traditional folk music with Ian Bell at 2 p.m.

“He's doing traditional farm and folk music of

Ontario in the 19th century,” said Lyons.

Sunday will also mark the opening of the Royal Ontario Museum's travelling exhibit “Listen to the Night: Bats of Ontario” which is open 9:30–4:30 p.m.

from Sept. 4 to Nov. 4. Regular admission applies. The museum will be open on weekends through September and October.

“It gives us an opportunity to bring in an exhibit of that calibre from the Royal Ontario Museum,” Lyons said.

She said the museum tries to bring in various exhibits periodically that will appeal to those interested in natural heritage and the ROM display would fill that gap.

“This is a good fit,” she said. “The little brown bat has been profiled in local media lately and we thought this would be a good fit.”

Mariners Park Museum will invite visitors for a corn roast from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

Rose House Museum will teach visitors about lavender and its many uses both today and in the past. That takes place 9:30–1 p.m.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

Wellington Heritage Museum will be offering popcorn, cider and cotton candy from 9:30–2 p.m.

There will also be vendors on site and crafts for kids.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

Police warn of emergency scam as Napanee woman defrauded of $17,000

Police are warning eastern Ontario residents to be vigilant after an elderly Napanee woman was defrauded of more than $17,000 in late July.

On July 26, the woman received a call from a male claiming to be her son in distress over an impaired driving charge. He stated he was in jail and needed money. Another call came from a man claiming

to be his lawyer, asking for a $1,000 bail payment via Western Union. A follow-up call asked for $985 for court costs.

The next day, the male claiming to be her son asked for $8,940 delivered in cash through Federal Express as the other party in a collision died.

The following day, she sent another $7,000 to an address in Verdun, Que.

On July 29, the victim was told if she paid for the deceased woman’s funeral, charges would be dropped.

She sent another $5,500. Later that evening, her real son called and she realized she’d been duped. The family was able to recover the last $5,500.

Napanee OPP community services officer Jackie Perry noted in a news release the

scam plays to people’s sympathies and emotions. She stressed people receiving similar calls should be patient and rational and ask personal questions that only a relative could answer. Calling a trusted friend or family member before responding is also a wise idea to prevent fraud.

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HeLP WANTeD

MAW’S ORCHARD is looking for apple and grape harvest workers full time seasonal work is available from Sept to Nov. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm min. wage. Call 613393-1485 or send your resume mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com MAW’S ORCHARD is looking for tasting room attendanees. Must have Smart Serve and available to work weekends. Call 613-393-1485 or send your resume mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com PART TiMe, Sept.- Nov. B&B help required at a lovely B&B in Cherry Valley. Contact Susan 613-476-2554 or email reservations@awayinthecounty.com

Join the Subway Team in a fun, fast paced environment.

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CARDS OF THANKS

Thanks to our family for the wonderful party on our 70th Wedding Anniversary. Also to our friends for joining us. Thanks for the cards and flowers. Love to all, Charlie and Barbara Culmer There are so many people I want to thank for my 90th birthday celebration. First of all, my four children, my daughter Jann, Rick and his wife Pat from Calgary, Sherrie and Lori and their husbands and my eight grandchildren. I had a lovely dinner party at the Beck & Call that Jann arranged on Saturday night for all the family. They all took part in arranging the lovely reception on Sunday afternoon at Picton United Church, a perfect gift for me. I want to thank the hard working women and one man from Picton United and also the ladies of my U.C.W in Bloomfield, to the two groups that made this a special day for me. A very special thank you to all my friends, and you are all my friends, that came to my party, you are all just the greatest. Thank you for the many, many cards I received from those present and for those who couldn’t make it. I also received gifts, which I wasn’t suppose to receive, but I appreciate them and thank you so much. On one of my cards it said “Don’t start acting your age” So I won’t, so look out ! Doris Istead.

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MeMORiAMS

CARTeR, Randall. In loving memory of a loving father and grandfather who left us August 25th, 2011.

Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance the way he walked Remember these instead.

The good advise he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on forever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.

Sadly missed, loved and remembered.

Randy, Payton and Levi.

In Memory of

MEMORIAMS

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

When God was making husbands, as far as I can see He made a special soul mate especially for me.

He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind With more love and affection you could ever find.

He gave my husband a heart of solid gold He gave me wonderful memories only my heart can hold.

He was someone I could talk to, that no one can replace He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face.

Next time we meet will be at Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door When I see you standing there I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cry anymore.

I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face Then pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place.

Sadly missed and loved Jeanne.

DEATHS

Bruce Foster

SEDORE

In loving memory of Samuel August 25, 2011 and Barbara October 17, 2015.

Together again at last.

Five years have past by and now one year since mother has gone.

Now you have found each other again With all the memories and the love we had Both of you will always be in our hearts.

Sadly missed by Kim, Linda, Sam and Mackenzie.

DEATH

Celebration Of Life

FLEGUEL, Robert (Bob)

September 3rd, 2016 at the North Marysburgh Hall at 2p.m.

Friends and neighbours are invited to join Bob's family in remembrance and celebration of his life.

The mic will open at 2:30p.m. and we ask you to bring your Bob Fleguel story and share. Â Pot luck hors d'oeuvres or finger foods would be appreciated.

DEATHS

DEATHS

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HELP WANTED

The Merrill Inn and restaurant have the following opportunities available:

Breakfast Server 7am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11am Must be available weekdays and some weekends. Guest Services / Front Desk Some Shifts until 11pm Must be available weekdays and some weekends.

HARRIS, Frances Ethel (nee Richards)

at the John M Parrott Centre, Napanee on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in her 87th year. Dear mother of Jane McCarthy, Angus; Maxine Cowle (Jaye), Oshawa; Glenda Valair (Stuart), Ottawa; and Audrey Harris, Trenton. Sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Survived by her brothers Don and Ian Richards and sister Joyce Young. Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal services. Donations by cheque or credit card to the Heart and Stroke Society or Alzheimer Society will be remembered with appreciation by the family. On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

KENNEDY, John

In loving memory of a dear son and brother who passed away August 28, 2015.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near.

Loved always by Mom, Nancy, Muriel and their families.

The Picton Gazette

Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, John Arthur Kennedy of Woodstock, formerly of Picton, at the age of 57.

Survived by his former wife Wenda Kennedy (nee Hudgin) of Gilmour.

Father of Joe Kennedy (Lisa) of Stirling and Doug Kennedy (Chey) of Demorestville. Grandfather of Aiden and Kinley Kennedy. Sister of Kathy Hall (Ron) of St. Catharines. Uncle and great uncle of Ryan Hall (Ashley) of Little Britain, Jessy Hall and Conner Hall both of Toronto, Jason Weeks (Stacey) of St. Catharines, Josh Weeks and Kaitlyn Weeks.

Cremation has occurred. A celebration of life will be held at the Elkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall in Picton on Saturday, September 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The farmer on the top of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodmurphy Hillâ&#x20AC;? passed away on Friday, August 19th, 2016, at the age of 90.

ROSS GOODMURPHY

has gone to be with his late wife Rosemary. He leaves behind his sisters Edith Hubbard and Lois McDonald and also a large family that will miss him dearly; son Richard (Donna), daughters Louise (Dana) and Susie (Lin), grandchildren Steven, Paul, Angelene, Jennifer, Todd, Jeremy, Isabelle, Elizabeth and Houston, great grandchildren Megan, Brittany, Connor, Alyssa, Madison, Jordan and Hayden, great great grandchildren Calvin and Spencer. A Celebration of Rossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at the Consecon United Church on Saturday, August 27th at 12:00 p.m. followed by a luncheon. Memorial Donations to the Consecon United Church would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington.

Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

JENKINS, Dianne Nelia (nee Love)

Died peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Neil and Dorothy Love and brother Glen Douglas. Dianne is survived by her loving daughter Stephanie Jenkins-Moss (Terry) and her two grandchildren Michaela and Madison and great nephew Luka Imasaka; partner Ted Sokol, adoring sister Pat Love-Forester (Bob) and nieces Kari Forester and Lindsey LoveForester. Services were held August 4th, 2016 at Meadowvale Cemetery, Brampton.

Celebration Of Life JACK STRACHAN

you are invited to a celebration of Jack's life on Sunday, August 28th at 1pm at Prince Edward Yacht Club, 30 Fairfield Street, Picton.

Wanda and family.

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Employment Opportunity Community Centre Facility Attendants

The Town of Deseronto is currently seeking individuals to fill part time positions to perform maintenance and other operational duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Deseronto Community Centre

The attendants are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Community Centre. The successful candidates will be involved in a diverse range of job activities which include performing building maintenance and facility repairs, ice maintenance, record keeping, event/rental program set up and take down, etc. In addition, the applicants must be prepared to work on a rotating shift schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

HARRISON, Glen Arthur

After a brief illness at the Sunrise Retirement Home, Oakville on Saturday, August 20,2016. Glen Harrison of Waupoos, at the age of 92. Pre deceased by his wife Margaret. Loved father of David and his wife Moira of Victoria, BC, Jeffrey and his wife Kathleen of Campbell River, BC, Ted and his wife Enid of Southampton, ON, Anne Stevens and her partner Dennis Arsenault of Oakville, ON and Jeannie and her husband Sean Marrin of Oakville, ON. Dear brother of John Harrison and pre deceased brothers Percy, Ralph, Harold, and Donald. Proud papa of Glen, Malcolm, Megan, Christopher, Stephanie, Raymond, Matthew, Michael, Margot, Jack and Elizabeth and of his great grandsons Harrison and Dylan.

The Funeral Service will be held at Cressy United Church on Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 P.M. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association are welcome. Friends are invited to meet with Glen's family at Burley Hall following the service.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Self starter and able to work with minimal supervision â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent customer service skills â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in a recreation facility an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Valid class â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;? Ontario driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license â&#x20AC;˘ Experience operating an ice resurfacing machine an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of or working towards high school or acceptable equivalent of education and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Must be available to work varying shifts that may include day, afternoon and weekend shifts and be available on call if needed

Rest inPeace OFFICIAL NOTICE

Notice West Lake Church of Christ Cemetery

West Lake Church of Christ Cemetery has submitted by-laws to the Registrar under the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002.

Any interested parties may contact Helma Oonk at Tel: 613-849-9442 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at 1901 County Road 12, RR 1, Picton ON. These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority Ontario, 647-483-2645 or 1-844-493-6356

Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential letter and resume clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facilities Attendantâ&#x20AC;? by September 2, 2016, 4:00 p.m. to: Ellen Hamel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CAO/Clerk Town of Deseronto P.O Box 310 331 Main St Deseronto, Ontario K0K 1X0 ehamel@deseronto.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

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YARD SALE 558 Old Milford Rd. Sat. Aug. 27 7am-4pm Raindate Aug. 28 King size heated mattress cover (like new) large suitcase, hanging light, sheets, men’s t-shirts, swimsuits, socks & underwear, work pants brand new, ladies clothing, big deep fryer, fisher price baby swing, big & small cat carrier, and much more

YARD/MOVING SALE Sat. Aug 27 12- ?

Sun. Aug 28 10am- ?

1743 Cty Rd. 12 Rain or Shine Antique hutch, dressing table with stool, beds, dressers, rocking chair, and much more

YARD SALE 1327 Royal Road Fri. & Sat. Aug. 26 & 27 Everything Must Go.

LIQUIDATION SALE

Last Hurrah For These 2 Crazy Ladies

18 Bridge St. Picton Aug. 25,26,27 Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am-5pm

621 Gilead Rd. Friday Aug. 26,1-6pm Sat. Aug. 27, 8am-5pm

613-970-1932 9pc diningroom suite, coffee & end tables, cedar chest, table & chairs, lamps, chesterfield suites, tools, office furniture, paint mixer, and a lot more.

3 FAMILY YARD SALE 103 West Mary St. Picton Sat. Aug. 27 7am-4pm Lots of good stuff Something for everyone

YARD SALE

Lamps, bedding, clothing, shoes, jewellery, cushions, household goods, treadmill, etc.

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY I’m inviting you to my

YARD SALE PARTY Come one Come all …there’s cake!

Hope you’ll buy a treasure Balloons & Music

SAT. AUG. 27 8AM 1B RODGER ST. PICTON

AUCTION SALES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH

AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE American Hauler 12 ft single axle cargo trailer, New Holland 325 single axle manure spreader, International 3 PTH model 70 single auger snow blower, Busy Bee horizontal band saw, Bridgewood 15” planer, Yardworks 10.5 H.P. 30” snowblower, Craftex 6” jointer, Dust collector, Yukon truck toolbox, Craftsman 5 drawer tool chest, shop tool carts & boxes, 30 ft. extension ladder, 10,000 lb Reese hitch, 3 13 ft. chain link fence sections, 12, 14 & 16 ft gates, round bale feeder, heavy duty steel shelving unit, set of 4 wheeler truck ramps & numerous other farm & shop related items. Horse related: A large assortment of Western & English horse tack including a Lami-Cell light weight barrel saddle/71/2 gullet (excellent), Western 16” black rawhide saddle with snaffle bit, breast plate & rear cinch (excellent), 3 fancy western show saddles, all in excellent condition, 7 hay bags/nets, 6 Halladay blue saddle pads, 7 Halladay blue coolers, 3 white saddle pads, new western saddle bag, wall mount saddle stand, English saddle cover, lead ropes leg wraps, fly sheets, cotton blankets, jump cups, reins, bits, horse blankets, 72 & 75 inch rain sheets, 3 assorted blanket necks, 72” winter blanket with belly band, 8 riding helmets, grain bin, tubs, wooden measuring stick, water trough & numerous other pieces of tack.

Watch my web site for a detailed list & photos.

DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 29th

AT 9:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE ON SITE ESTATE OF MARILYN KING, SMITHFIELD, ONT. Directions: Take Hwy. # 2 west of Trenton to Walt Street. Turn north and follow to Smith Street. Turn left and follow short distance to Drewery Street. Turn right and follow to sale site at 242 Drewery Street. Located across from Smithfield Public School. Watch for signs.

Frigidaire fridge & matching 30 inch range, Sears portable dish washer, Kirby vacuum, Antique oak dining table with 3 leaves and matching sideboard, Palliser birch 3 piece bedroom set containing double dresser/ mirror, combination writing desk/ book case, and chest of drawers, antique painted hi boy chest, vanity and chest of drawers, wall mount medicine cabinet, electric lift chair, 2 platform rockers, bentwood rocker, sofa table, old piano bench, several small plant tables, dome top trunk, steel bedstead, 2 small china cabinets, foot stool, wooden framed mirror, assorted wooden chairs. A large qty. of antique smalls acquired over 4 generations such as cast iron dog bookends, cranberry pieces such as apples, pear, basket and vase, corning ware, old enamel ware, silver plate, pewter, chest of flatware, coal oil lamps, Skilcraft child's microscope in tin box, old lighters, 2 aquariums, carnival glass, milk glass, old tins, handmade quilts, Siemens table top radio, “punch work”, several old cameras, sewing box & qty. of old buttons, collector spoons and plates, Wade figurines, old records, view masters and reels, collection of elephant figurines, Fire King, everyday dishes, pots & pans, Avon pieces and numerous other smalls from this old 4 generation home. Many items were packed at time of listing, so there will be some surprises. Watch my web site for a detailed list & photos.

Terms: Cash, Debit, Vias, Mastercard, Cheque/ID DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Estate or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH

AT 11:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR MRS. MILDRED BRISTOW 5 OSPREY LANE, TRENTON, ONT. Exit SOUTH off 401 Highway onto Wooler Road (Interchange 522) for 3 miles to Highway 33 (Loyalist Parkway) and turn EAST for ½ mile to Mack Road and turn SOUTH to Osprey Lane.

Antique mahogany long case grandfather clock with double brass weights, antique oak cased Pequegnat mantle clock, antique gingerbread clock, antique oil on cloth painting “Girl and Whippet dogs” signed N DuBois; antique oil painting-Eagles Nest Bancroft; antique walnut drop front secretary with upper glass doors and lower drawers, antique walnut Victorian side chairs, antique sofa with column sides, antique oak cased pump organ, antique walnut parlour table, walnut revolving bookcase, matching antique mahogany single beds, antique mahogany ladies dresser, antique mahogany high boy chest of drawers, needlepoint mahogany arm chair, Jacobean twist leg side table, antique side table with single drawer, mahogany hall table, antique wing back chairs, carved back cane bottom hall chair, antique sewing cabinet, antique foot stools, antique lamps, apothecary display jar, 8 piece fruitwood finish dining room suite, stoneware, copper pieces, sponge ware, Royal Doulton pieces, Tunstall, Limoges, Nippon, cut glass, crystal, sterling silver, Royal Bayreuth, hand painted china, Victorian glassware, art glass, oil lamps, toilet set pieces, dresser set, Hudson Bay blanket, vintage children’s books, numerous other articles.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST

AT 11:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR ESTATE OF JIM SWITZER 6459 OLD HIGHWAY 2, SHANNONVILLE, ONT. 2 miles EAST of Shannonville on Old Highway 2- (Vicinity of Salmon River Motel) John Deere LA 125 riding lawnmower, John Deere garden trailer, 2wheel garden trailer, White 900 26 SF snow blower, Ryobigas grass trimmer, Homelite chainsaw, flower bed tiller, Mastercraft single surface 12” planer, Mastercraft sliding compound mitre saw, Rexon 10”table saw, Mastercraft bench top table saw, of stacking tool chests, ATV Electric winch, Pro Air 20 gallon portable air compressor, 100,000 BTU space heater, Milwaukee hammer drill, Milwaukee tools, Makita Power tools, hand tools, rechargable tools, builders hardware, Echo electric chainsaw, Black &Decker chop saw, coil nailers, step ladders, aluminum extension ladder, tile cutter, jack stands, pipe clamps, storage cabinets, quantity of building materials, moving cart, bar fridge, 9 cu ft freezer, patio furniture, maple dining table, 4 press back chairs, guitars, telescope, VEHICLE 1997 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck with automatic transmission, 300,000 kilometres, sells as is-running condition TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

GOT YARD SALE LEFTOVERS?

YARD SALES on Jane Street, Picton Saturday, Aug 27 8am Multiple households participating Lots of furniture, jewellery, home decor, vintages, vacuum cleaners, and much more!

Bring the good stuff to

Community Care's Thrift Shop 153 Main St., Picton Open Mon. 1-4pm Tues. - Sat. 10-4pm 613-476-1555

YARD SALE Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28 165 Talbot Street Over 50 power tools, camping gear, golf equipment, antiques, coins, treadmill, cabinet, hardware (new), safe, tool cabinets & tool boxes, pressure tank, hand tools, saw horses, office chair, sports cards, computer desk, 8ft aluminum steps

YARD SALE BONANZA Sat. Aug 27 • Mon. Aug 29 • Tues. Aug 30 • Wed. Aug 31 • Sat. Sept.3 231 Cty Rd. 17 For all you BARGAIN HUNTERS- A Golden Opportunity You Pick it You Price it - Starting to drool?

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide (if you have one) Some Larger Items will be exempt from this offer but you can still “dicker” buy in bulk or buy it all.

Start your own small business - here are some items: 500lbs Coal, Large 1840’s Fireplace Surround, 6 Steel Farm Wheels Lg. Perfume Bottles, 8 Unopened Boxes Ceiling Tiles (white), Tins - Baskets, Old Fanning Mill, Pictures - Oil/Prints, Doors, Windows etc, Spinning Wheel, Lamps, Table & Oil, Cast Iron Items, Upright Radios, Lots & Lots of Interesting and Unusal Items. Costume Jewellery.

Have had my fun - But age and family health problems are reason for clearing out buildingsWill trade for war souvenirs, indian objects or old toys

AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

AT 10:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR ESTATE OF TOM VERBEECK 490 KINGSTON MILLS ROAD, KINGSTON , ONT. ¼ mile NORTH of Highway 401 on Highway 15 at Kingston (Interchange 623) and turn immediately onto Station Road and proceed to Kingston Mills Road.

TRACTOR AND TOOLS: 2008 Massey Ferguson 2410 3 cyl diesel 24hp compact tractor with front end loader and back hoe attachment, – 290 hrs – good running condition; Ingersoll rand 30 T upright air compressor, oxy acetylene torch kit, Lincoln AC 225 welder, Stihl TS 350 concrete saw, Toyang stone cutting saw, Rigid 14” bandsaw, Delta 16 ½ floor model band saw, Clark parts washer, Power Fist metal cutting chop saw, propane salamanders, Craftsman radial arm saw, ½” cable winch, hydraulic cable winch, quantity of various tonnage bottle jacks, barn jacks, motorcycle jack, 1” socket set. Quantity of hand tools and wrenches, tool cabinets, quantity of power tools, Bostich coil nailer, drywall tools, masonry tools, plumbing tools and supplies, tarps, chain hooks, clevis’ quantity of hardwood building moving cribbing, numerous other articles.

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

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Africville Stories a highlight of successful jazz festival SONGS IN THE STONE CHAPEL Barlow pleased with public’s response to six-day program JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The joint was jumping all week long when it came to the 2016 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival.

In operation since 2001, this year's ticket sales were brisk, attendance was up and the offering of music was tremendous.

Looking back on a week of jazz that took place on standard stages like the Regent Theatre but other spread out locales such as churches, wineries and restaurants, Festival artistic director Brian Barlow was very pleased with the results of the six-day event.

“Even after 16 years, we never have that feeling everything is going to fall into place and things are going to go well and I guess that helps us keep our edge and never rest on our laurels,” Barlow said with a laugh Wednesday. “But looking back on it, I thought the festival went very well artistically, the crowds were really great and ticket sales were fantastic.”

Among the key headliners performing at this year's event were Jackie Richardson and Joe Sealy and their presentation of Africville Stories at the Regent Theatre Saturday evening.

The show incorporates jazz music, poetry and spoken word monologues about the ill-fated settlement encroached upon, hassled and eventually steamrolled by the City of Halifax after the last remaining residents, virtually all descendants of freed American slaves and black Loyalists, were evicted.

Barlow, who has toured

JAZZ IN THE GARDEN 2016 Hillier House Rising Star Award winner Hannah Barstow performs at Amelia’s Garden at the Waring House Saturday evening as part of the annual Prince Edward County Jazz Festival program. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

with the duo in the past, had always believed the show would play well as part of the local festival.

“It worked out that we were able to book them this year. Presenting really good jazz is one thing but Africville Stories is on another level that's wonderful and unlike anything else,” Barlow explained.

Part of the performance includes the story of the midnight demolition of the Seaview African United Baptist Church in January 1969 and was done in such a way by the government of the day to ensure there was no opportunity public demonstration or opposition.

“Each of the pieces tell you something about Africville.

It's a really engaging story and very timely with all of the seemingly increased racial tension in the United States and for us in Prince Edward County, I think we can all relate to a bulldozed church,” Barlow added.

While the Regent continues to be a centrepiece stage for the festival, organizers

were sure to once again spread out the talent to nontraditional venues such as St. Mary Magdalene and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian churches, the Waring House and the Barley Room Pub, various wineries and even the Wellington Farmer's Market.

Barlow said it was important for the festival to “cover a lot of ground” because it wasn't just the “Picton” jazz festival.

“It's a very unique festival.

In terms of mileage, if the Toronto Jazz Festival wanted to cover the same distance, they would have to host concerts in Whitby,” Barlow said.

“We cover a lot of area to make sure we get jazz to all areas of Prince Edward County.”

Most of these satellite events are free of charge, take place on the weekend of the festival and make for a rather interesting circuit if jazz fans wish to soak up as much music as they can.

“It's great to have these businesses and wineries involved and hosting these free events,” Barlow said. “To make the festival work people need to buy tickets obviously

but it's great to offer free jazz as well.”

Among the festival’s enduring legacies will be its work with young artists and, in between the TD Jazz education program and the rising young star program, the festival continues to develop young talent.

Among the busiest performers this week was Napanee native Hannah Barstow who has been taking part in the jazz festival in one way or another since she was 13 years old.

Now 21, Barstow performed both as solo artist and as part of the Hannah Barstow trio this year and earned a nod as the Festival's 2016 Hillier House Rising Young Star award winner.

“Our work with young people has become a real focus and the most important legacy we are going to have,” Barlow said, adding artists that have come through the youth programming have been developed into festival main stage performers.

“It shows us that it's important to really nurture these young talents and then to embrace them and keep them coming back. It makes what we do with the young people really worthwhile because there is a continuum there,” he added.

Plans for the 2017 edition won't get underway for a couple of weeks but there are already some precursors in place to make the event extra special.

It's Canada's 150th birthday, it's the 100th birthday of the Regent Theatre and it's also the 100th anniversary of the first ever jazz recording so we are hoping to do something special with all of that happening,” Barlow added.

It was standing-room only again at the historic stone chapel at Glenwood Cemetery Saturday as the venue again hosted a satellite performance of the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival. With the chapel doors wide open, the beautiful music resonated through the building and into the cemetery grounds.

This year, bassist Jodi Proznick and saxophonist Mike Murley drew the privilege of performing at the historic site. Fervent Glenwood supporter Elizabeth Crombie offered refreshments, while Lockyer’s Country Gardens provided some beautiful plants to decorate for the concert.(Peggy de Witt/For The Gazette)

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HE’S GOT THE BLUES Three Dog Winery owner John Squair, seen here at a Maple in the County promotion, says he’s hoping to continue to build his Blues, Booze, and BBQs event Sunday, Sept. 4. He says the event will offer an exciting finish to the summer season. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Blues, Booze, and BBQs returns to Three Dog Six acts to play Sophiasburgh winery CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The blues return to Three Dog Winery this September.

Three Dog will be hosting their second annual Blues, Booze, and BBQs event on Sunday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Owner John Squair said the event springs from his own love of blues music.

“I'm a huge blues fan going back a long time — I actually remember seeing Muddy Waters when I was a young man in Edmonton — so I've got a huge love for the blues,” he said. “My wife and I used to hit blues festivals all over North America.”

The event features six different blues acts including Al Lerman, the Ria Reece Band, and the Ben Racine Band.

“Ria Reece has this phenomenal deep, rich blues voice that's just going to make

people really sit back and get goosebumps and be in awe of her,” said Squair.

Both the Ria Reece Band and Ben Racine Band just wrapped up shows at the Mont Tremblant Blues Festival three weeks ago.

Ben Racine invokes blues vocalists from the '50s and '60s and is inspired by artists like Stevie Wonder, Junior Walker, and Bill Withers.

A multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Lerman was also the leader of two-time Juno Award-winning band Fathead. The event will also feature a trio of local acts.

“We have everything coming from a two-piece band, a steel guitar and a harmonica, to six pieces with horns and everything,” he said. “We'll finish off the night with some lively music to get everybody up and dancing.”

Food will be prepared by chef Chris Wylie from the Manse Boutique Inn, chef Paul Dubeau of Dianne's Fish

Shack in Kingston, and Black Kettle Catering.

Squair said he'd like the event to continue to grow.

“Really what I'd like to see happen with this is to turn it into something like the jazz festival where there are different venues happening all throughout the county with great blues acts playing everywhere,” he said.

He said it's a good way to celebrate the close of the summer season.

“We have live music on the patio every Saturday and Sunday all summer long, so this just finishes the summer season with the long weekend and finishes it off with a nice party,” he said.

Squair said he hopes visitors will enjoy some great food, music and wine.

Tickets for the event are $25 until Sept. 3 and $30 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at the winery or at www.bluesboozeandbbqs.co m. The event moves ahead rain or shine.

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“After a while they'll just find a different place to go visit and that will hurt the provincial government too because they're the owner of Sandbanks.”

Higgins said building a completely new bridge adjacent to the existing structure was eliminated as an option early on, but Quaiff said he encouraged the province to further investigate the option. Quaiff said the estimated cost to reconstruct the bridge has ranged from $4045 million to $60-65 million

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and it would behoove the province to do a full analysis of the economic risk.

“Given the fact the numbers are coming out now at around $60 to $65 million for the reconstruction and how long it would last, I asked if they did an actuarial review on it to see what impact it would have on the economy of Prince Edward County and the economy of the Territory,” he said.

Quaiff said some dollars could be saved by building a new bridge of a lower height than the current structure.

He said the Skyway Bridge

was originally built as tall as it was to accommodate larger ships docking at the former Lafarge plant at Point Anne, which no longer exists.

With any option, however, Quaiff said there'll be a financial impact and that's why he pressed the minister on an analysis of the risks.

“He said they were certainly going to have a look at that,” he said.

Another point that was discussed during the conversation, Quaiff said, was County Rd. 49. He said he spoke with the minister

about the possibility of working on the bridge reconstruction concurrently with the estimated $21 million rehabilitation of the County Rd. 49 — either in its entirety or in part.

“If they do indeed reconstruct the bridge and then in a couple or three years time when the bridge is done then we start tearing up County Rd. 49, I didn't want everything to be a prolonged activity,” he said. “If we can do the bridge and do a big portion of County Rd. 49 at the same time, then people are only being incon-

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Livestock farmers left to the wolves (and coyotes) by recent legislative changes

OFA August 19 - By Mark Kunkel, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

The government has missed the mark with recently announced amendments to two regulations that impact Ontario farmers’ ability to protect their livestock from predators.

Proposed regulatory changes would extend no hunting/no trapping zones for Algonquin wolves and coyotes into new areas of Ontario, and restrict the ability of farmers to protect their livestock from predators when there is an imminent risk.

The economic implications for livestock producers do not seem to have been accounted for in both of the proposed amendments that apply to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and the Endangered Species Act, 2007.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has submitted a formal response to these proposed changes to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. We have itemized in detail, and with supporting evidence, all the red flags these changes raise for Ontario’s livestock producers.

Here are highlights from OFA’s formal submission.

A response period of 31 days, during busy summer months, demonstrates that regulators are not in touch with the groups impacted by proposed changes. If you really want input and feedback, consideration must be given to the audience. The short turnaround time for farmers who will be affected by the proposed ban on hunting and trapping wolves and coyotes, effectively excludes their voices from the process.

But farmers’ voices should be heard. It is their livelihood that will suffer if no hunting and no trapping zones are expanded into other areas of Ontario. Compensation payments to livestock producers exceeded $1.6 million in 2015, paid out through the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. The compensation does not, however, reflect the full value of the lost animals. Coyotes were responsible for $1.2 million of claims – a whopping 75%. Clearly, coyotes are a huge problem for livestock production in Ontario, and farmers need the ability to protect their assets.

The proposed amendments make no clear distinction between Algonquin wolves and coyotes. But they are very different and should be treated differently in any regulatory changes. OFA has requested that proposed hunting and trapping bans apply only to Algonquin wolves. Including coyotes undermines the intent of the Endangered Species Act. Coyotes have an extensive range throughout southern Ontario. They have readily adapted to urban and farming surroundings, and could be consider an invasive species, not one that needs extensive protection at the expense of Ontario’s livestock industry.

Ontario agriculture is the backbone of the robust food system that we all depend on, and are so fortunate to have access to. We need legislation and regulations that are developed by an inclusive, consultative process that considers and consults those whose livelihood will be directly impacted.

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venienced for one time.”

He said the minister seemed to be responsive to many of the suggestions and indicated the province would take them into consideration.

Quaiff also met with Minster of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal.

One topic that was discussed was the cancellation of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program that allowed the County to moved forward with the Downtown Revitalization Program.

“That particular fund gave a lot of opportunities to municipalities to take on specialized projects,” Quaiff said.

He said if that funding disappears, it means the municipality will have worked for the last two years on a program that may not have funding to support its implementation in the future. However, Quaiff said the provincial representative suggested a new fund would continue where the RED program left off.

“The government is doing away with that, but there was an announcement that there's going to be some other kind of funding to assist with that,” he said.

Another noteworthy topic discussed with Leal, Quaiff said, was the impact of the prolonged drought on county agriculture. Leal was to be in the County on Aug. 16, but postponed the visit because of the heavy rainfall the area experienced last week. Quaiff said the issue is still on the mind of the minister.

“He's very much aware of the drought issue that we're currently facing and he does want to come down and have a tour, he's aware and he's on top of it,” Quaiff said.

While Quaiff said there's currently no provincial financial assistance program planned to help the agricultural sector, it hasn't completely been ruled out.

The minister and the mayor discussed tightening rules around foreign workers as well. Quaiff said the workers are important to the local agricultural sector.

“We had to protect the agricultural area in the county, because a lot of foreign workers do come in because we don't have enough domestic workers to cover it,” Quaiff said. “We had that conversation and

some pretty good results coming out of that.”.

Additionally, the mayor moderated a symposium on the Green Energy Act and industrial wind turbines with representatives from 40–45 other municipalities across Ontario. He said members of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) attended the meeting. There continues to be a lot of concern among municipalities with the Green Energy Act and the approval process for large renewables.

“What I witnessed was the level of anger and frustration from the other municipal representatives in the room,” he said.

The IESO representatives gave a PowerPoint presentation on the plans for the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) process.

“They're open for comment and they're open for suggestions, but at the end of the day the accusations are there that the premier and the Liberal government are disconnecting with rural Ontario,” Quaiff said.

“We're not getting the same attention that some of the larger urban areas are.”

Quaiff said municipalities continue to raise concerns, but to this point there's been no action taken by the provincial government to alleviate them.

Municipalities want the ability to veto industrial wind projects in their areas, but the province opposes the idea. The IESO representatives, Quaiff said, were responsive and expressed interest in finding a middle ground.

He said municipalities have had enough and are calling for a moratorium on renewable wind and solar procurement. Without a moratorium, Quaiff said there will be increased conflict and more risk of litigation moving forward.

He said plans are in the works to hold a meeting with municipal representatives from across the province to discuss the issues, much the same as was done in Wainfleet a few years ago. Quaiff said the meeting would be hosted in Prince Edward County.

“I'm looking toward the end of September,” he said.

“We want to get at it sooner rather than later, before the new LRP process begins in January.”

Sophiasburgh treated to some great live performances Saturday FESTIVAL, from page 1

Those that didn't attend missed out on some great live performances by Jeremie Albino, Astrid Young, The Sophiasburgh All Stars and a performance by the county's only artisanal improv troupe Taste That!

Farrell said the festival provided a great opportuni-

ty to showcase a littleknown recreational setting.

“So many Sophiasburgh events take place in Demorestville so it's really great when we get to showcase Centennial Park and the village of Northport. We had a few visitors in who had never been to the park and they complimented it,”Farrell added.

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“I think it would have been something Gord would have given one of his quiet smiles to,” Larkin added.

While the band went out on the signature “Ahead By Century” which, in part, describes a young man's stumbles over his own maturity curve, Downie took the opportunity prior to the close of the concert to address the plight of northern First Nations people.

With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looking on from the upper echelon of the arena and an estimated 11 million Canadians watching on television, Downie implored the P.M. to continue to work to improve the lives of Canada's first nations. “(Trudeau) cares about the people way up North, that we were trained our entire lives to ignore, trained our entire lives

Kandis said the monologue could have been a message about the struggles Downie has been dealing with since he announced the diagnosis of terminal glioblastoma in May. “It could have been what he was travelling with currently but he was thinking beyond. It was century beyond this one and being mindful of what's coming and was anyone shocked by that?

“Anyone that has an inkling of who he is and how passionate he is about the environment and causes, how down to earth he is,” Kandis OPENING UP Instant Rivalry’s Caleb and Megan Hutton are said. “If we can make a joined by Mark Despault on stage at the Wellington Park on Sat- change in brain cancer urday evening. The local group played to over 800 people prior to research because of the funds raised in his honour, wouldn't the Tragically Hip concert broadcast.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff) it be amazing to for his legacy to hear not a word of what’s get it fixed and we got the guy having aboriginal rights and going on up there. And what’s to do it, to start, to help,” living conditions altered to the going on up there ain’t good. Downie told the national point where it makes a difference as well?”

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Stortz expected to add offence SNIPER, from page 18

Going on the other way on the deal were a pair of more-than serviceable Dukes forwards in the form of Brodie Maracle and William Ward.

Maracle had nine goals and three assists in 51 games last season and was a very solid two-way option for Abrams.

Not afraid of any corner of the rink, Maracle's speed, size and strength made the Deseronto native an intriguing development project in that if the forward continues on his development path, he will be a very valuable asset in his final seasons of junior hockey.

Ward is a dependable defensive forward that can take care of his own end and

Dukes host Vees tomorrow CAMP, from page 18

“All of a sudden Dylan Mascarin, Luc Brown and Ben Sokay take the ball and run with it. So we are hoping the same things happen this season. Nic Mucci has come into camp in tremendous condition, he's been in great shape and prepared to play and we expect the rookies (Labelle, Boomhower and Doyle) to take a step forward to contribute offensively,” Abrams.

House and Philip have produced points at the Junior B level and should continue and the Junior C players signed were also top snipers last season.

“Tyler Harrison, Jackson Arcane and Evan Foley are coming in as top Junior C players that can score,” Abrams said. “It all looks good.”

After a week of steady practice, Wellington hits the ice Friday when they host Kingston and the club returns the favour Saturday when they are at the Invista Centre.

Next Wednesday, the locals renew relations with Trenton and then host the Golden Hawks for the final preseason tune-up Sept. 2.All games are 7:30 p.m. starts.

should thrive in the NOJHL for the Gold Miners.

“We are excited to be able to add a player of Brayden's calibre to our program,” Abrams told the Gazette yesterday after the deal had been approved by the OJHL. “The make-up of our group has changed considerably since last season and we are confident Brayden can add some offence to our lineup.”

Stortz was expected to report to the club yesterday.

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Saturday Entertainment KARAOKE

with Natalie 2-6pm Curling Club

Young entertainers from the ROC

3-6pm Crystal Palace

12pm - Pet Valu Mutt “Dog” Show - Mr. Ed’s Place 5:30 - Steer Show & Sale with entertainment - Cattle Show Pavillion ENTRANCE FEES: Adults $8, Students 13-17 $5.00, Children 12 & under Free

Chair: Nicioe & Did Everall 613-399-1721

Dairy Cattle Show Cattle Show Pavillion - Friday 7pm Chair: Jean McCormack 613-476-4196

Beef Cattle Show Cattle Show Pavillion Saturday 12:30pm Chair: Tina Hiddink 613-399-3239

Steer Show & Sale & Auction Cattle Show Pavillion Saturday from 5:30pm

Draft Horse Demo & Mini Horse Show Grandstand, Saturday 1pm see website for complete details

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wAUPOOS This unique property boasts 3.73 acres with over 650 feet of road frontage with a panoramic view of Prince Edward Bay, is within walking distance of two wineries, restaurants & farm markets. Includes a very large, centre-hall plan, home with lots of original character, features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate living and dining rooms plus a spacious games room PLUS an attached original carriage house with loft, just waiting to be transformed into a separate suite, studio/gallery or workshop. Two barns and a greenhouse are a bonus! $399,900 MLS 550860336

cHRISTINE & cOLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PecountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

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QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

Bloomfield 2 Storey brick century home with exceptional character and many original features including gorgeous hardwood floors, baseboards, doors, trim and staircase. The sunny front entrance opens to a quaint living room with french doors, followed by the formal dining room - both with large windows and patterned hardwood floors. Shows beautifully. The original staircase has been refinished, leading to the three bedrooms with nine foot ceilings and laminate flooring (wide pine underneath) and the recently renovated main bathroom. The 1950`s addition has a huge dining/eating area, galley kitchen, second full bathroom, main floor laundry room and office/den or possible additional bedroom. Plus, excellent storage space over the addition in a loft area accessed through a bedroom. The original home has been re-wired, insulated, plumbed and dry-walled. The addition has huge unrealized potential and is being sold `as is`. All on a very large lot with quiet neighbours. $269,000 MLS 550490298

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

call GAIL FORcHT, Broker or cAREY LEwANDOSKI, Sales Rep. Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

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SMITH’S BAY $399,000 Quiet lakeshore with sandy bottom in Waupoos. All brick bungalow features 2 bedrooms, walk out basement, paved drive, attached garage, 12"x 44 deck & covered patio. MLS®550860357

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On the edge of Picton sporting a large lot and beautiful gardens, this 3 bedroom 2 bath split level brick & aluminum home boasts central air, gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and a great open concept kitchen/dining/living room. Beautiful decor and well maintained. Just move in your things and away you go! $229,900 MLS QR21503354

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D L O S DELUXE cONDO IN POPULAR ROSEMARY LANE Close to 3000sf of living space. A pleasure to show! $359,000 MLS 558070011

HERB PLIwIScHKIES, Sales Rep

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5 JAMES ST. PIcTON READY TO MOVE IN Walking distance to all amenities. 3 bedrooms plus potential for in-law suite in lower level.

Large bright living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, Florida room, master bedroom with 2 pc ensuite, 2 more bedrooms, plus 2 bedrooms and recroom in lower level. Newer gas furnace, central air, ashphalt shingles approx 8 yrs old, newer windows, 200 amp panel breakers. Parking for 8 cars on surfaced drive.

Call to view this on PIN 550660038 Call for more details.

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

call JASON*, KEVIN*, SANDY** or TAMARA YOUNG**,

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1396 cOUNTY RD 12 Circa 1840, beautiful 3 bedroom brick home on 2 acre lot with bordering marshland on West Lake. Large rooms, formal dining with fireplace, pine floors and original built-ins. A wonderful County home or getaway! $625,000 MLS 550510439

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1936 SALEM ROAD Century home perched on a 2 acre treed lot. Quiet road with great neighbours. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Detached single car garage, separate storage building, above ground pool with deck & backyard with pole light. Breaker panel with updated insulation, wiring & plumbing. 15min to Belleville, 10 min to Trenton. Drilled well grosses 40+ GPM, separate dug well with hand pump. $189,900 MLS QR21506861

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wELLINGTON wATERFRONT! In an area of grand homes in the village, this is a unique opportunity to secure pristine waterfront with an abode full of awe-inspiring potential. In addition to the fantastic location this rare find has many original architectural details still intact! Featuring 3 bedrooms / 2 baths the home offers a canvas that can be tailored to various Live / Work / Play lifestyles. The enchanting curb appeal with covered porch welcomes you to the home. Soaring ceilings connect you to distinguished living areas with an eye catching central staircase at its core. Tranquil views of the water quickly uplift your senses as you explore the dining and kitchen areas with a walkout deck overseeing the vibrant grounds. Access to the amenities, artisan culture and wineries in Prince Edward County is all on your doorstep or simply retreat down by the lake taking in endless views and breathtaking sunsets at day`s end. This one is a must see - don’t miss out! $768,000 MLS 550270547

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

'THE RIDGEVIEw' To be built just for you on a 10 acre lot. Other models available. $367,900 MLS QR21507463 BILL RORABEcK, Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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This classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street Bloomfield since 1867. The original part of the home features a large living room and adjoining dining room.

The kitchen has a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom!

This property backs onto parkland and gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $465,000 MLS 550490022

JIM wAIT & MARK DAVIS, Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

D L SO 2 storey century home with an adorable garden suite offers so many options. Walk to the shops or harbour. Won't last long. MLS 550650130 LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner 613-476-7800

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

Contemporary bungalow completely renovated inside and out. Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic. Two large bedrooms. Two full baths. Main-floor laundry. Gourmet kitchen.

Lovely private back deck. 9' ceilings in bright walk-out lower level.

Central Air. Don't miss this one! $469,000 MLS 550250086 SHANNON wARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.ShannonAndKen.com

KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 c. kevingale@remax.net

PIcTON cONDO Cozy studio condo, with loft bedroom, enjoys a breathtaking view of Macauley Mountain.

Theatre, pubs, shopping, fine dining are just steps away. Whether you're looking for a year round home or a weekend getaway, this low maintenance unit will fit the bill. This is a secure building with elevator access and dedicated parking. $169,000 MLS 558020026

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

This lot is ready to build on, cleared waterfront lot on the Adolphus Reach. Level lot with a rolling slope to the water`s edge. Clear, walk in swimmable shoreline that is ideal for a dock, come build your dream home today! $160,000 MLS 550960300 call LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349 lslik@chestnutpark.com

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AMELIA STREET $185,000 Great value for this centrally located century home on quiet street. 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large attic 15x28 ft. Immaculate move in condition.

MLS®550630052

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COMMERCIAL VENTURE $139,900 For sale in downtown Picton is a very popular restaurant serving creative home cooked choices.

28 seat restaurant is located in a historic mixed use condo building. MLS®QR160843

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NEW HOMES CUSTOM HOMES Renovations, Additions Soffit, Fascia, Siding ERIC HELMER 613-476-4945

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Off: 613-476-3144 Fax: 613-476-2562 Cell: 613-967-9319 981 Cty Rd 8, Picton

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BONUS 3 CAR GARAGE $685,000 Situated high above Lake Street is this beautiful stone, custom built home with all the latest features. This property is 3 acres currently being severed from a 70 acre parcel. 3 bedrooms upstairs with laundry room plus den on the main floor.

MLS®550650303

NATURE'S PARADISE $179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. 9.6 acres, seasonal creek. Great fishing!

MLS®550090274

CENTURY HOME IN PICTON $410,000 Circa 1890. Features lots of original character including tin ceilings, pine floors, wainscoting, high baseboards & wood trim. Quiet street and short walk to downtown. MLS®550610055

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AN ARCHITECT`S DELIGHT $264,000 A choice lot at the east end of Sheba`s Island. A beautiful view with a channel to West Lake and the Sandbanks.

MLS®550510677

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EAST LAKE WATERFRONT $1,800,000 Custom designed energy efficient bungalow on 12 acres with 800 feet of accessible waterfront and 800 ft of road frontage. Micro Fit solar panels contract approx $5000 revenue per year until 2030. MLS®550760164

NO PLACE LIKE HOME $259,000 Charming century home with easy commute to Kingston. Original details while modern updates. 3.12 acres with barn and workshop.

MLS®451080172

Home of the Week Plan No. SHSW2595

AFFORDABLE AND ADORABLE

This economical cottage-style home is perfect for a compact or narrow building site. Inside, past a large coat closet, the open kitchen contains a handy snack counter, a pantry, and close proximity to a full bath with a windowside tub. Ahead, the expansivegreat room is graced by a cathedral ceiling, windows on either side, and two sets of sliding doors that access the rear deck. Upstairs, the comfortable sleeping loft offers a cathedral ceiling and a marvelous view of the great room and beyond.

First Floor: 560 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 236 sq. ft.

Total: 796 sq. ft.

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Joseph Day Sales Rep

647-231-3847

Christine Henden Broker

613-922-2251

christinehenden@remax.net

PICTON – Situated in a mature neighbourhood of century homes, this quintessential Victorian home offers a fully-fenced, private, backyard oasis. Featuring 3+ bedrooms, 4 & 2 pce. bathrooms, formal living & dining rooms, kitchen with island, family room with walkout to deck & backyard. MLS 550610055

Colleen Green Sales Rep

613-476-6553

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!

Stylish residence nestled on a 1.7 acre waterfront lot in a desirable tranquil cul-de-sac location overlooking Picton Bay. Impressive large master with ensuite, a welcoming chefs kitchen, a large dining room, 2 guest bedrooms, a large living room, a studio and a laundry room and a den/office all on one floor. $795,000 MLS 550710034

Gorgeous century home with in-law suite right in Picton. $649,000 MLS?550620103

joseph.day@remaxquinte.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 ✦ RE/3

PICTON – Move-in ready! End unit, recently reno’d, townhouse located in well-managed complex surrounded by newer homes. Features 3 bedrooms & 4-pce bath on upper level, modern, eat-in kitchen and spacious living room with walk-out to patio on main level plus a partially-finished basement. $119,900 MLS 558010016

3600 sq.ft. commercial space in downtown Picton. Ideal for retail of all kinds. $15 MLS QR165482

Lovely Cape Cod completely private on 75 acres. $635,000 MLS?550850239

colleen.green@sympatico.ca

Ron Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

4 Maitland $205,000 MLS 550730094

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

LYONS ROAD – A RARE FIND! 5.3 acre, treed property with waterfront. The escarpment setting affords some of the best waterfront views in The County!

Extremely private setting for a new home or cottage located with easy access from Hwy. 401 and only 10 mins to Picton for great shopping, restaurants and The Regent Theatre. $225,000 MLS 550440107

177 Brewers Rd $210,000 MLS 550800066

13 Lake St $219,000 MLS 550660033

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613-849-8864

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Colin Henden Sales Rep

613-922-2251

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Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

tony@remaxpec.ca

This cozy 3 bedroom 1 bath mobile home, walking distance to all amenities in Picton, offers extras like a recent natural gas furnace, newer metal roof in a quiet neighbourhood of town. Affordable living $135.00/month covers lot rental as well as water, sewer and taxes. Includes stove, fridge, washer and dryer. $57,500 MLS QR166055

Wonderful building lot on a quiet country road approx. 8 minutes from Picton. A great place to build your country retreat and close to amenities, beaches, wineries, etc. $44,900 MLS 550830139

MORGAN ROAD – North of Bloomfield. Great starter home, situated on a large country lot overlooking fields. Low maintenance, upscale finishes, newer bathroom and kitchen, propane furnace, CENTRAL AIR, full basement (ready to be finished) & 1.5 car garage. $189,000 MLS 550350181

EAST LAKE – Upscale cottage located in Sandbanks Summer Village, 80 acre waterfront resort, with endless recreational amenities for you to enjoy. Two year old, full-equipped, cottage with sunroom & deck, two bedrooms plus loft, 4-pce. bath & open concept kitchen, living & dining. $249,000 MLS 558100061

PICTON – Looking for a project? This property could be the one for you! Much larger than it appears, this home offers two levels of living space – the basement has high ceilings plus a walkout. Great location within walking distance of the Harbour and downtown. Asking only $149,000 MLS 550720012

PICTON DUPLEX – All brick building, up and down apartments, fully rented with long-term tenants.

Located on Union Street, a short walk to the Harbour and Downtown. Asking $179,000 MLS 550680119

Simply Stunning Century Home W/ All of The Modern Amenities You Can Imagine, Carefully Renovated & Restored Throughout.Custom Country Eat-In Kitchen, 2 Luxurious Bathrooms. South Facing Waterfront Views Of Adolphus Reach W/ Private Dock. Mature Trees & Vegetable Garden. Sunroom, Workshop, Porch & 50Yr Shingles. Visit Virtual Tour for More Info. $1,097,000 MLS 451050084

This 864 sq.ft. cabin/hunting camp fronts year round on Highway 41 & backs onto thousands of acres of Crown land. A creek runs through the property. The cabin is fully insulated and features kitchen/living room area, 3 bedrooms & a large deck. Property makes an ideal recreational retreat. $79,000 MLS 574790001

10 minutes to Picton & Bloomfield, 15 minutes to Belleville. Offers 3 bedrooms, and views into the backyard from the kitchen & dining areas. Enjoy a spacious deck, oversized 2 car attached garage and the lowered cost of living that a 1,200sq.ft. brick home can offer. Many upgrades and a fabulous well. $259,000 MLS 550480078

Low maintenance & affordable! 3 bedroom home on 1/2 acre lot with a well that just keeps on producing.

Features ensuite bath, bright rooms, and a partially finished basement with 2 walkouts and a potential 4th bedroom. Newer roof, windows, soffit & eaves. Edge of Demorestville. $189,000. MLS 550380159

3 bedroom home with oversized garage. $208,000 MLS 550820104

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REALTRON REALTY INC., BROKERAGE Independently Owned And Operated

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Overlooking the sand dunes of West Lake lies one of the County’s finest cottage properties. Custom built with 1+2 bedrooms, open concept living, deck, patio and boating dock.

Enjoy this magnificent location within minutes to the Sandbanks Provincial Park.

Includes a separately deeded lot with a total waterfront on both lots of 87' and 173'.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 ✦ RE/5

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Looking for the Perfect Weekend Retreat, Family Home, Retirement Dream or B & B, this is the place for you!!! This fabulous Bungaloft located in Prince Edward County, close to Lake on the Mountain, Shops, Restaurants, Winery Tours & Sandbanks. $ Contact me for more information.

525,000

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GREAT COUNTRY BUNGALOW Nice curb appeal.

Completely renovated interior, central air, fireplace, double garage.

Tastefully decorated.

Sunroom off breakfast nook. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Great lot, 10 minutes to Picton. A must see! $339,000 MLS 550850167 A MUST SEE! Beautiful modern open concept bungalow.

Situated on the outskirts of Picton on a nicely treed country lot. 2 bedrooms on the main floor with a 3rd on the lower level. Simply huge living space upstairs and down. Tastefully decorated with top quality finishings.

Surround sound wired in upstairs. Expansive outdoor deck with your very own hot tub. $449,000 MLS 550560227

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EXCLUSIVE LISTING Rare opportunity!

Waterfront trailer at Cherry Beach Resort. Enjoy the rest of the season, fully furnished, dock, stairway, very private. EXCLUSIVE

NEWER COLORADO BUNGALOW Situated on 10.3 acres, 5 minutes to Picton. A piece of paradise! 9` ceilings with vaulted in living room. Open concept hardwood and ceramic throught.

Double car garage insulated and drywalled. Two large bedrooms with ensuite on the main level. 10 x 10 deck off the dining area. Central air. $344,000 MLS 550880433

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CAPTAINS DRIVE LOT As good as it gets in the County. 176` untouched level shoreline on Smith`s Bay. 3.2+ acres. Severance may be possible. $529,000 MLS 550880307

GREAT FAMILY HOME Colorado Bungalow located between Wellington & Belleville. Completely rebuilt & beautifully finished.

5 bedrooms for the growing family. Asking $339,000 MLS 550360055

LONG POINT WATERFRONT 187’ of unspoiled shoreline.

Drive a little, save alot! This property is located 25 min. from Picton in a very quiet area. Park like setting.

Priced to sell at $379,000 MLS 550910139

AND GOTRSOLD!!

DELUXE CONDO IN POPULAR ROSEMARY LANE Close to 3000sf of living space. A pleasure to show! $359,000 MLS 558070011

“Sorry, we don’t take listings.”

Treat Hull & Associates is a new real estate brokerage with a difference: 69 MAPLEHURST CRESENT Golf course location, make an offer.

Enjoy this 1385 Sq Ft home with large windows, 40 year roof, hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms,2 baths and den. $314,500. MLS 550270681

ON THE RIDGE This 1900 Sq Ft home has all the bells & whistles, Hardwood and ceramic floors soaring ceilings, 3 plus 1 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 wood stoves, 16 x 16 workshop, Sauna, hot tub and more all on 5 acres. MLS 550380075

$137,850

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Representing both buyer and seller on the same deal is legal in Ontario but “you can’t serve two masters at the same time”. By representing only buyers, I provide unbiased advice in your best interests without compromise or qualification.

Call 613-503-0027 or email treat@treathull.ca if you, your family or friends are considering buying in the County.

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Move-in ready, new windows, flooring, and decorated in today's soft and SINGLE AND SINGLE AGAIN One bedroom and one bath updated warm colours this 1400 Sq Ft home ofand nicely landscaped on leased land. fers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas fireplace, formal dining room on leased MLS QR164911 land. MLS QR165566

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RE/6 ✦ THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016

This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well-maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. The lot itself is nicely treed and level, and sports a wire fence across the front already. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $26,900 MLS 550420385 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Build your dream home on this 2.86 acre lot on Smokes Point Road - minutes to the 401, County wineries and events, and the conveniences of Trenton. Enjoy the waterviews and sunsets over Weller`s Bay. Recently tested dug well with excellent flow rate - and don`t forget the public boat launch down the road, too! $99,000 MLS 550170165

Fabulous building lot in a great boating community. Steps to the residents` public beach, dock, boat-launch and park with playground for kids. Close to the marina at Prinyer`s Cove. Wineries, The Cider Company and micro-brewery restaurant & bistros just around the corner in both Waupoos and Lake-on-the-Mountain. Build your dream home or retreat in this great neighbourhood. $28,000 MLS 550960110 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

VACANT LAND

Great opportunity to build your dream home with spectacular views! 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton or Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife and great birding! One-ofa-kind ... $119,000 MLS 550800122

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Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Beautifully treed 2.98 acre private building lot. Steps to Lakeon-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and Glenora Ferry. Peaceful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Elevated building lot close to Lake on the Mountain with water views. At the corner of Malloy Lane and County Road 7 - plus deeded water access to launch your boat or swim in Adolphus Reach. Hydro at the road.

Entrance would be easiest from County Road 7. $130,000 MLS 550860135 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault* www.ShannonAndKen.com

This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a newer home at a completely affordable price. Includes newer appliances, window coverings and even has central air conditioning. Features a fenced back yard with storage shed and deck. Minutes to downtown Picton. $174,900 MLS 550740344 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, the ‘Town Homes on King’ offers all this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. Only 2 condos remain on the market, one with 710 square feet, the other with 842 square feet. One and two bedroom units include open concept kitchen/dining/living room and 3 piece bathroom with corner shower. A utility room has space for a stacking washer/dryer too! Your purchase includes access to a common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $231,000, $262,000 MLS QR165350, QR165501 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A lovely brick and vinyl sided home on 2+ beautiful acres, located in a serene neighbourhood near Jarvis Lake. The home is set back providing plenty of distance from the road, which ads to the privacy of this lovely gem. Imagine the adventures your kids will have with their own private forest right in their back yard. The cozy main level offers a large inviting open concept great room with large sunken living room and formal dining room. This is a great place to entertain family and friends. Three bedrooms and laundry on the main level with a 3 piece ensuite off the master. The partially finished basement has high ceilings, a rec room and 4th bedroom. This one is not to be missed...you`ll fall in love as you enter the driveway. $237,000 MLS 401820085 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward WHOPPERTUNITY! 11 acres of beautiful Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on sloping land with 303 feet on County Road Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features 7 and 124 feet of sandy beach on the Adol- an elevated building site and a gentle slope phus Reach! Charming access by right-of- to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views way leads to this hidden, private site, ideal of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats for your beachfront cottages. Dug-well al- drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natready in place. Start your County dreams ural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS 550720230 here! $215,000 MLS 550860401

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Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $205,000 MLS 550640027 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

This 1,600 sq. ft. facility could accommodate a large spectrum of needs.

Conveniently located in the Industrial Park of Picton, the building offers a Cooler Room, plenty of storage, office, washroom, two large bay doors and ample parking. $229,000 MLS 550580091 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A great place to raise family with deeded water access and boat launch on Hay Bay. Only 20 minutes to Napanee, this home features a lovely yard with shed and garden boxes for that person with a green thumb. Many updates including steel roof, propane furnace, kitchen and bathrooms, back deck, and recently paved drive with hydraulic concrete topper. Laundry on Main Level. Large kitchen with plenty of storage and eating area. Formal dining room can also be a family room. Lower level has recreation with wood stove, storage area, family room and bedroom. $259,900 MLS 451020465 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

Live/work balance! Located enroute to Sandbanks Provincial Park, this established convenience store and gas-bar features gas bars, product display areas, a kitchen and exterior serving windows. Sale includes an adjacent mobile home on a separate lot. Store has anti-theft and fire systems. Such a desirable location - serving campers headed to the beach or park, as well as year-round locals who require gas and grocery items. Get out of the city and into a way of life that allows you to meet people and provides a valuable service to the community. $265,900 MLS 550510437 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Outstanding value on the edge of Picton! Appealing side split offers gleaming oak hardwood floors, excellent principal rooms, a generous lower level family room, master bedroom with renovated 3-piece ensuite bath, plus three additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms. Large outdoor deck overlooking the spacious back yard and charming gazebo for summer dinner parties. Don’t forget the attached double-car garage, too! Great opportunity for a family or a couple. $285,000 MLS 550640093 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spectacular water views over Adolphus Reach from this delightful threeseason cottage. Three BRs, plus sunroom, open-concept living and wood stove. Waterfront is accessible. $289,000 MLS 550870056 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Delightful 1.5 storey, 3 BR Century Cottage on spacious lot in amongst manicured lawns of Picton’s golf course. Drive sheds at rear of a rustic barn, as well as an earlier potter’s studio making it perfect for a small gallery. $268,000 MLS 550710059 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This is an excellent waterfront lot on the south shore of East lake. Boasting an amazing view of the water, this level building lot shares a driveway with the adjacent lot. You can walk to Sandbanks Provincial Park and you are less than 15 minutes to Picton and all amenities. $299,000 MLS 550760423D Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

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Two-bedroom cottage on East Lake. 40 ft of waterfront featuring sandy/fine gravel beach and dock. Cottage is insulated. Water supply comes from the lake. Holding tank in place. $269,000 MLS 550760340 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Great location, minutes to Picton with over 100 acres. The home has updated electrical and windows. Detached 6 car garage. Bathroom up and down, original staircase, newer kitchen and metal roof. Lots of space to play! $324,800 MLS 550850143 Gail Forcht**& Carey Lewandoski*

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Kate Vader

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Jim Wait

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Set on 8 acre, this newer home is tucked into a cutaway in the trees. Main floor living with bright, spacious rooms. The massive family room is an excellent place to entertain friends and family, and could easily be converted into additional bedrooms or living areas as it suits you. Radiant in-floor heating, powered by propane, is efficient and warm. Tall ceilings and open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms contribute to the feelings of spaciousness and light. BBQ and relax on the 40 x 16 foot deck, conveniently placed right off the kitchen area. Take a stroll through your own private walking trails. 5 minutes to Picton, 15 minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. $335,000 MLS 550880371 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Classic reproduction Georgian Regency Cottage. 30 ft centre hall, 10 ft ceilings and French doors that prominently frame spectacular water views over South Bay. Open concept living spaces. 106 feet of shoreline. $449,000 MLS 550900052 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Brick, 3 BR home in Wellington, with room for B & B, in law suite or a family that likes space. Family room with gas fireplace, deck, gazebo with hot tub, and lovely gardens. Spacious finished rec room. Many recent upgrades. $400,000 MLS 550270319 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

This is a one-of-a-kind waterfront home nestled on the shores of Adolphus Reach. The house captivates spectacular views from all angles looking over the shores of Prince Edward County. Enjoy the quaint and quiet community that surrounds this home, and just across the bay, all that has to be offered in wine country, the renowned Sandbanks Park and great cuisine, within a short ferry-ride away. The moment you step into this house you feel like being on a ship with the lapping of the waves, the closeness of the water`s edge, and the many decks, patios and balcony that allow for great outdoor living-space. This is a great opportunity to own a waterfront home/cottage in one of the most renowned fishing areas of Ontario. $499,000 MLS 451020207 Lori Slik*

AUGUST - WATERFRONT - SHOW STOPPER! Unsurpassed Setting, sprawling over 140 Feet of Premium Waterfront in the region this is a rare opportunity on Picton Bay! It`s magic how good you`ll feel in this 2 bedroom abode and is truly a boaters paradise in Eastern Ontario. A double drive entrance leads you to a handsome brick bungalow perfectly-perched only a stones throw away from the water. Featuring a slight grade to the waterfront and breath taking north-easterly views towards Bass Cove, Perch Cove and the Glenora Ferry you`ll feel right at ease with nature and enjoy relaxing evenings watching the sunsets. From the large living room, to the private sunroom with walkout this property is built to make you and your guests feel special. Endless recreational activities on protected waters from sailing to swimming and popular fishing spots are all on your doorstep. Did we mention the TWO boat houses (an extremely rare find in The County!) for boats, tools and toys you own!

The opportunity off $519,000 MLS 550720191 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

This high visibility highway location in the heart of Prince Edward County offers an unparalleled opportunity to an investor! Solid building has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of today`s restaurateur, including accessibility, fire suppression and water supply/potability. A transferable liquor licence application is almost complete. Featuring two entrances for patron flow, outdoor seating on a deck through patio doors and plenty of paved parking. There are two updated washrooms on the main floor. The second story is a perfect office space. An additional gazebo/lean to would make an excellent outdoor seating area or spot for retail or large groups. Lighting in the parking lot has hydro on the pole. The gas hot water tank and forced air furnace are in good condition, and the grease trap meets all codes. This property is unique and well suited to many uses. $525,000 MLS 550550288 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Beautiful 4 BR Century Home on one of the largest residential lots in Picton. Large principal rooms, 12 foot tin ceilings, gleaming patterned hardwood floors, wood detailing and pocket doors. Plus separate 1 bedroom suite w/private access. $598,000 MLS 550560214 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

1870’s ‘Wilbeth Cottage’ as featured in the `Settler`s Dream. Magnificent foyer, 6 BRs, tin ceilings, pocket doors and incredible millwork. New heating system, drive shed, and centrally located between Wellington and Bloomfield. $599,000 MLS 550510166 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

This classic “Arts & Crafts” beauty in the heart of Picton’s best neighbourhood has not been available for many years – but this is your opportunity! Gracious centre-hall plan features exquisite wood trim, distinctive stained glass, and generous spaces.

Four bedrooms, library, and unforgettable reception rooms! Updated mechanicals and recent salt water plunge pool. Outstanding outbuildings for vehicles and hobbies! $659,000 MLS 550590009 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

This 150 acre farm was a former canning days tomato farm, known for its fantastic soils and proximity to water. Newer blasted well with great water supply. On the property is an 8.3 acre established vineyard, planted in 2001, 2002 and is being leased/farmed by a renowned award winning local winery. This land has excellent moderating influence from nearby water bodies, which protects from frost when threatens further inland. Beautiful large barn in good repair with 200 amp hydro service. The workable cash crop acreage is currently leased to local farmer. Please contact listing agent for complete package of information. Asking $699,900 MLS 550240107 Lori Slik*

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Very elegant, magazine-quality Victorian just steps from Picton’s shops and services. High ceilings, exquisite trim and mouldings, huge family kitchen. Beautiful lot with creek running through it! Fourth bedroom or den on the main floor, too! $399,000 MLS 550650136 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Picture-perfect 10-year old home just a stroll from Main Street! Three bedrooms, two baths, and a fully-finished lower level. Stunning great room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and a chef’s kitchen. Mature, manicured garden and a large patio and gazebo for al-fresco entertaining. Just move in! $369,000 MLS 550650141 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

PICTURE PERFECT IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! This Immaculate home perched above Adolphus Reach has been rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture. Vibrant gardens, wrap around porch and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. You’ll love the atmosphere as you explore the characters and hidden treasures of the home including a Den, Workshop/Studio, Sunroom and don’t forget the “Little House” too! This re-awaked century home is beyond compare. $549,000 MLS 550860199 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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A historical gem (circa 1802) now refurbished, for life in 2016! Featured in “The Settler’s Dream”, the Cronk/Brooks/Vincent House is full of exquisite architectural detail and distinctive finishes and it offers generous, versatile spaces on two levels including a cozy main floor family room, an unforgettable screened summer room, large reception areas and five bedrooms. Special bonus: deeded access to Bay of Quinte waterfront just minutes away! $619,000 MLS 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $896,000 MLS 550590004 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Amazing space! You won`t believe the amount of accommodation in this sprawling family home with spectacular views of Picton Bay! 3-bedroom 2-storey home with `Dwell Magazine` design elements - plus a large 2/3 bedroom one-level in-law suite.

Generous spaces, great natural light, low-maintenance grounds - all just a stroll away from Main Street. Expansive second level sunroom offers wide vistas of the Bay! $575,000 MLS 550710013 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Pettit House, Circa 1840. 2 acre lot 2/natural shore on West Lake. Brick 3 BR home w/large principal rooms, wood fireplace, pine floors and original built-ins. Attached original drive shed and separate garage w/loft. $625,000 MLS 550510439 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Custom 'two homes in one!' on 36.5 acres featuring bright open-concept living, recessed lighting, tray ceilings, cathedral great room, propane fireplace with elegant maple floors throughout. Spectacular kitchen with maple custom cabinetry, fabulous island and quartz counters. Spa-like Master suite. Double garage with epoxy-sealed flooring & bonus lower level workshop. The 2-bed in-law suite has a gorgeous kitchen, in-floor heat and in-suite laundry. The walkout lower level with wood burning fireplace is great to create a rec/media room, or bar. This property would be perfect for horses or a hobby farm. See virtual tour at ShannonAndKen.com $898,000 MLS 403130255 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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Nestled among mature, stately maple trees, privacy abounds in this Prince Edward County property. Custom built home set on 5 1/2 acres with 360ft of waterfront. A 60 ft. dock and deep water will accommodate large boats, perfect for a boat ride to Picton. A retreat only 90 minutes to Toronto limit.

Great rental potential. $899,000 MLS 550430098 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

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LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

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Sam Simone

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Richard Stewart

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Outstanding live/work opportunity in Prince Edward County! Bustling marina with 31 slips, 8 moorings, clubhouse with 3 bathrooms, store and lounge area. 175` of shoreline in sheltered cove. 6-year old house has operated as a B&B. 4 bedroom suites, wonderful entertaining areas, state-of-the-art mechanicals. Also perfect as a great family retreat! $950,000 MLS QR163298 & QR163300 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Kate Vader

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Jim Wait

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Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

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A spectacular private estate property right on Lake Ontario! Three levels of fullyrenovated living space, large outdoor terraces and patios, beautiful spaces and finishes all situated in a grove of mature trees and on sprawling lawns. Lower level could be completely separate living quarters. Perfect for a multi-generational situation! $979,000 MLS 550960410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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THE REDNER HOUSE c.1840 - Rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture! Re-landscaped yard and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. This reawakened "Settler's Dream" is beyond compare and one of the finest offerings in Prince Edward County! $1,495,000 MLS 550130266 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

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Maximize your basement’s potential (MCC) — By Scott McGillivray

If today’s real estate market has you frazzled, a home renovation project may be just the right answer. With home prices on the rise, finishing a basement is the latest trend towards building even more equity in the home.

A finished basement can offer a little extra room and give a growing family space to breathe, and with so many uses, a renovated basement may be exactly what your home is missing. It can provide additional storage, a soundproofed media room, craft room, guest room, or income suite. The possibilities are endless. Here are some tips on how to give your basement a 180-degree makeover: Waterproof it. Check the interior foundation and floors to make sure there are no existing moisture issues, water damage or mold problems. Address any primary moisture issues before finishing the space. Examine grading to ensure water runs away from your foundation.

Soundproof it. Installing acoustic insulation is the perfect excuse to crank up the subwoofer, host a get-together or let the kids run wild. Soundproofing is the ultimate solution to maximize your basement’s peace, quiet and privacy.

Industry experts suggest using Roxul Safe n’ Sound, which effectively absorbs sound and is easy to work with.

Add or replace flooring. Installing a

new floor can improve the overall comfort level and look of your basement.

Vinyl, laminate, ceramic tile, and engineered hardwood are great options.

Say no to carpet, which can harbour mould and allergens, particularly in the basement, and don’t forget to lay a subfloor.

Add colour. Transform the dull and boring space into an inviting oasis or a colourful playroom with a simple coat of paint. If your basement has low ceilings or limited natural light, choose lighter, warmer tones to brighten the space. To add some drama, consider

A stunning custom-built home on 24+ private acres on the shore of Lake Ontario!

This executive residence enjoys 200’ of pebble/sandy beach and takes advantage of its private setting. Open concept living spaces, chef’s kitchen, main floor master suite plus 3 additional second-level bedroom suites, and a separate family room/office area with its own staircase. Screened-in porch, hardwood floors, main level radiant in-floor heating, and several walk-outs to outdoor entertaining areas. Your ideal waterfront retreat in the County! $1,100,000 MLS 550800085 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

STONE RIDGE ESTATE combines elegance, luxury, top-level amenities, and a welcoming environment for private and agri-tourism aspirations. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously cared for, built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The caliber extends to an eye-catching secondary building, adaptable to diverse lifestyle needs and ventures - what a memorable destination point this would be at the core of Prince Edward County's Wine country! $1,149,000 MLS 550580074 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Much-admired Waupoos farm on 80 acres right on Lake Ontario! Beautifully-renovated 1867 red brick farmhouse, handsome barn plus a charming cottage on the shoreline. Recent septic and dug well. Main house features cathedral ceilings, extensive decks and large screened porch. Main floor library and laundry. Incomparable family retreat! $1,595,000 MLS 550860404 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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Peter Lynch

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Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

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Richard Stewart

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

adding depth and visual interest to your space with a different coloured accent wall.

Accessorize it. Throw pillows, rugs, lighting, and artwork are simple additions that can immediately enhance or change your basement’s look and feel.

Pot lights can modernize, while artwork and throw pillows can add a splash of colour. Accessories are really an opportunity to make it your own and let your personality shine through.

They also provide an inexpensive way to keep your space looking fresh from year to year.

Stunning Equestrian Estate Property on 173 acres with 15 acres of paddocks with 3&4 strand braided electric fencing, multiple run-in sheds, barn and 85 X 180 outdoor sand arena. 2400 sq.ft. modern stable with hydro, 6 removable stalls, tack room and wash bay. Stable is a federally approved quarantine facility. $1,350,000 MLS 403370060 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Development opportunity at the Picton Harbour. 6 acres of gently sloping land, with 285ft of waterfront on Picton Bay. Commercial zoning with two road frontages and full municipal services available. Former historic Villeneuve site. $2,999,000 MLS 550720003 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

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