Picton Gazette July 27, 2017

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Rodeo ropes sizable increase in spectators Sporting event grows larger in its second year in the county STAFF WRITER

See RODEO, page 34

More than 80 people attend councillor’s meeting Thursday to share concerns over possible sale

Picton Town Hall users rally for their public space

JASON PARKS

It was a bucking good time at the 2017 County Championship Rodeo this weekend.

Over 1,000 more people attended this year's edition which featured barrel racing, calf roping, steer and bronco riding and steer wrestling. Throw in a free Kris Barclay concert, a kids zone, games and western-themed vendors, all roads seemed to lead to the Prince Edward Community Centre this weekend.

All told, nearly 2,800 fans of western sport took in Rawhide Rodeo's show in Picton this weekend, an increase of 1,100 attendees over 2016.

The County’s manager of community centres, events, and marketing Lisa Lindsay said the enthusiastic level of support the event generated this year was great to see.

“Before the event, we hoped that this year’s edition would be even bigger and better, and that was the case. Nearly 2,800 people attended the County Championship Rodeo this year, a significant increase from the 1,700 who attended the inaugural event in 2016,” Lindsay said.

Cowboys and cowgirls of varying ages from all over North America and beyond took part including the county's own Hailey Pounder who competed in her first barrel race on her horse Thunder.

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ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

More than 80 people gathered at the Picton Town Hall last Thursday night to share their concerns about the building’s future in a public meeting called by councillor Lenny Epstein.

Epstein explained the heritage building, which opened in 1866, would be subject to a vote at Tuesday’s council meeting (which his successful motion ultimately deferred until Sept.

19) that would see council put out a request for proposals that would pave the way to either a private sale or an alternative public use for the facility.

The County’s committee of the whole supported the recommendation to move forward

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with the process at its June 29 meeting after receiving a report suggesting the facility’s utilization rate last year was 34 per cent and adding it operated at a loss of $64,456. That figure was compounded as the hall was tasked with covering its own utilities costs and higher maintenance expenses since the fire department moved out of the lower floor last summer.

The request for proposals invited interested parties to consider both the former fire department space and the upper hall.

Epstein said he felt it was important to get more information from constituents about the community hall.

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Sobeys expected to be anchor tenant in Loyalist Parkway development Developer applies for official plan and zoning changes to allow for four commercial buildings on former Ontario Hydro site CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Councillors got some more detail on a proposed significant commercial development at the former Ontario Hydro office on Loyalist Parkway across from Picton

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All existing buildings at the site are proposed to be demolished. A concept site plan shown to council during last Wednesday's planning public council meeting shows building 'A' with a footprint of 4,366 square metres (47,000 square feet), building 'B' at 929 square metres (10,000 square feet), building 'C' at 233 square metres (2,500 square feet), and building 'D' at 473 square metres (5,100 square feet). The buildings are proposed to house a new Sobeys grocery store, a chain restaurant, and two unconfirmed uses, but potentially a dollar store or pharmacy.

Planning consultant Ruth Ferguson Aulthouse spoke on behalf of the developer. She said the former Ontario Hydro office, works garage, and yard has been vacant for over a decade. Soil tests have been completed and show the land meets provincial requirements for commercial land uses, she said.

She said the current Sobeys store has 14,600 square feet of area and the owner also leases 10,000 square feet off site for storage. The new store would offer increased area totalling about 22,400 square feet.

“The current Sobeys store is undersized,” Aulthouse said. “It's the smallest in the Prince Edward County trade area, it has insufficient customer parking, there's no warehouse space, there's a lack of floor area for merchandise, a very

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The existing Sobeys would be repurposed and subdivided for other commercial uses.

Staff deemed the applications for official plan and zoning bylaw amendments complete on June 9.

The proposed official plan amendment would address specific policies in the Picton urban centre secondary plan. Currently, commercial buildings with an area up to 2,000 square metres (21,530 square feet) for individual businesses are permitted. The Sobeys floorplate, at 4,366 square metres, is the only proposed building that would exceed that limit. The official plan amendment would involve a special policy that would permit the increased floorplate area.Through the application for the official plan amendment, about 1.4 hectares of

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the 2.76-hectare site would be redesignated from town residential to town gateway area. Town gateway area is a designation that permits both residential and community-scale commercial uses.

A planning rationale and justification report, a servicing and stormwater management design brief, a traffic impact study, a Picton retail impact study, and an urban design guidelines report have all been prepared by the developer in support of the project.

The development is proposed to gain primary access through a future roadway extending from Loyalist Parkway through the subject lands and to a proposed residential subdivision to the north. The entrance would be directly across from the No Frills entrance. The traffic impact study recommends the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has given support to a new public road access opposite to the No Frills entrance, subject to its review of a County traffic impact assessment report.

There were some concerns shared among councillors.

Councillor Steve Ferguson said he would like to see alternatives to traffic lights at the intersection. Being in close proximity to No Frills and Canadian Tire, he feared the additional traffic at the location could become a nightmare.

“The lights at the liquor store right now on a Friday night back right up as far Cold Storage Road in some cases,” he said.

Councillor Kevin Gale said he didn't oppose the project and didn't think it would have a major negative impact on downtown Picton. He said his main concern was connecting the development with Picton's downtown core through sidewalks.

“There are a lot of people that live in Picton that don't have transportation,” he said Councillor Bill Roberts said there was a lot of information to unpack within the proposal, but was enthusiastic about its potential.

“It's a lot to wrestle with, but it sounds like a very exciting proposal for the town gateway vision,” he said.

See DEVELOPMENT, page 11

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Floor collapses at Sophiasburgh wedding chapel, four taken to hospital County issues orders guiding repair process JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It gives a new definition to the term “wedding crasher.”

The Prince Edward County fire department responded to 134 Water Road in Sophiasburgh on Saturday afternoon after the floor in a wedding chapel collapsed, leaving a number of people to crawl out from the basement area.

Fire chief Scott Manlow confirmed the department received a call from someone on scene that “the floor had gave way” and that people were in the basement.

“By the time Station Four had arrived on scene, the people had self-extricated from the basement and, at that point, we made sure that EMS co-ordinated their response and looked after the patients,” Manlow con-

HALL COLLAPSE The floor at a wedding chapel on Water Road collapsed Saturday afternoon, sending four people to hospital.The County’s building department issued work orders Monday morning. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) case according to Manlow.

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firmed. “We then secured the scene and turned it over to the building department.”

Had the collapse been more damaging, the department would have been called to use its extraction equipment.

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ening injuries and a number of people treated on scene by paramedics.

Reports from the scene indicate the ceremony continued and the bride and groom were successfully united in the bonds of marriage.

On Monday, County spokesperson Mark Kerr confirmed to the Gazette that director of development services Peter Moyer attended the scene and the County’s building department issued an order to comply with the that actions: 1) Occupancy is not permitted, and the property owner must ensure the building remains secure at all times and 2) The property owner must provide engineering design and repair documents to obtain the required permits.

The fire department stayed busy over the weekend, as it also responded to a call of boaters in distress in Picton Bay on Sunday.

“We responded to a report of an overturned sail boat off White Chapel Road,” Manlow said. “It had overturned and the wind was too strong for the individuals to right the boat.”

Utilizing the Fortuna rescue boat, the responding fire fighters were able to bring the sailors and their capsized craft to shore.

The rescue took place a day before the department took delivery of a motorized rescue boat that would have come in handy during the operation.

“We are in the process of outfitting it and we should start training on it very soon,” Manlow added.

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Police services board, OPP complete shared action plan for the next three years Hatch says police will remain focused on reducing crime, keeping highways safe while also addressing impact of mental health issues and false alarms ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Staff Sgt. John Hatch, seen here greeting people at a recent Community Living Prince Edward annual meeting is working to build strong ties between the Prince Edward OPP detachment and local support agencies. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The Prince Edward County police services board and the local OPP detachment put together a shared policing action plan for the next three years, councillors learned Tuesday.

Police services board chair Marg Werkhoven indicated each organization is required to submit a business plan in three year periods — the board is bound by provincial legislation to communicate to council, while the detachment must report to its general headquarters. She said both parties felt collaborating on that plan was a beneficial step.

“A combined plan made sense to all of us because we’re pursuing common goals,” she said,

adding there’s a shared focus on community policing, reducing calls for service, and keeping costs in order.

Making his first appearance before council, detachment commander Staff Sgt. John Hatch said to his knowledge Prince Edward County is one of just three OPP detachments among 117 across the province to create its plan in conjunction with the police services board.

“It’s like a recipe or a road map that gives direction on where you want to go and how to get there,” he said, adding all detachments have unique plans based on their specific issues.

Hatch noted each action plan typically has three components: crime reduction, highway safety, and other priorities specifically

identified in a policing area.

Dealing with crime, Hatch reported the detachment is working to reduce violent crime through an initiative called the Prince Edward County Situation Table where police meet regularly with a wide range of social services agencies that deal with children, victims, and those suffering from addictions or mental health affliction. He said by having connections to community resources, the goal is to reduce incidents of crime by helping vulnerable individuals who are at acutely elevated risk. Implementation of a community safety and well-being plan will complement that work.

Hatch indicated Prince Edward County has also participated in a regional street crime unit with members of the detach-

ment working in plainclothes in local communities. Crime abatement strategies involving known offenders are also a priority.

With respect to highway safety, Hatch said he’s committed to increasing Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) screenings on local road. He also hopes to increase marine, bicycle, and all-terrain vehicle patrols over the next three years.

One initiative Hatch said is already paying dividends in improving highway safety is the installation of solar-powered speed signs at the entrances of communities like Bloomfield, Northport, and Cherry Valley. He said he hopes to see additional signs purchased.

See POLICING, page 11

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Three-day OMB hearing into council restructuring appeal concludes Sills reserves judgment to weigh submissions offered by appellant Pierre Klein and County legal counsel Wayne Fairbrother ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The third and final day of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeal hearing into council’s restructuring to nine wards revolved around evidence and the burden of proof.

Appellant Pierre Klein started the day with closing arguments that included 10 issues he had with council’s restructuring decision that saw the Bloomfield ward merged into Hallowell and Sophiasburgh Township lose a councillor. Ultimately, he argued in front of OMB member Mary Anne Sills that the board should repeal the County’s bylaw 37192016, which delineates ward boundaries.

Further, Klein requested that ward boundaries be redivided so that relative voter parity in any ward not exceed a deviation of 25 per cent, that communities of interest be respected, and that the urban areas of Picton and Consecon not be separated by ward boundaries. His request also called for the county to be treated as a whole community in a revision with historic ward boundaries playing no defining role, and asked the board to consider population growth in that remedy.

Following the submission, Sills prodded further to try to discover Klein’s interpretation of the OMB’s jurisdiction. She disputed that council’s intent in the process was that of a ward boundary review and suggested she would only have the ability to make an order relative to the actual change in boundaries that took place.

“In reading the bylaw, it talks about dividing the municipality and breaking down wards.

Weren’t the wards numbered 1,2,3,4… before? One of those numbers has obviously been

COUNTERPOINTS County solicitor Wayne Fairbrother, left, and appellant Pierre Klein, right, share a conversation after the final day of arguments at last week’s OMB hearing. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) removed,” she said. “There’s only one number that’s gone now, there is one that is the result of this exercise of council. I’m looking at what you’re asking the board to do — this remedy you’re asking for. That is a remedy that it occurs to me would only be applicable to the undertaking of the municipality.”

Klein argued that the county’s process, in effect, caused a ward boundary review because it invited the public to come forward with plans that included different compositions of council. He also suggested the decision to change Bloomfield’s ward boundaries and omit others affected those other communities.

The County’s legal counsel, Wayne Fairbrother, said the evidence and OMB precedence pointed to the interpretation the scope of Klein’s appeal applied only to the change in boundaries.

He noted the referendum question in 2008 that started the process was about council size.

He said the question was really about the number of people that sit at the table and Shire Hall and

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added in the context of the hearing, Klein produced no evidence about people saying they need to get rid of the boundaries.

“What became an appealable bylaw was the one that merged just two wards. Looking at the board’s power, the board shall hear Mr. Klein’s appeal and the board shall hear the appeal and make an order affirming the bylaw (which is what I will ask you to do), amending the bylaw, or appealing it. The extent of amending can only impact what has changed. Should you not accept the merger of Bloomfield or Hallowell or should you affirm that.”

Fairbrother said if the OMB

moved to change council’s preferred solution, it would have to provide clear evidence to do so.

He argued that Klein did not provide that evidence through the three-day hearing.

“There is an onus on the appellant to demonstrate that council’s adopted nine-ward boundary should be rejected by the OMB for A) failing to meet the statutory requirements of the Municipal Act, or B) failing to result in effective representation.”

“There is a clear expectation that he who appeals must bring evidence and demonstrate to your satisfaction clear, compelling reasons.”

He argued Klein didn’t bring forward one witness who felt their Charter rights to effective representation would be breached by the move, while the County called two witnesses stating the contrary and also benefitted from two intervening participants.

“When you look at the totality of evidence including the onus that has fallen very short, respectively, on Mr. Klein’s behalf, we’re requesting you dismiss the appeal, thereby allowing the council-adopted nine-ward system to come into effect in time for the next election.”

Klein countered.

“I contend evidence has been brought forward by myself and my expert witness and in evidence brought forward from staff

in the area of voter parity around dissolution of boundaries in Bloomfield. It demonstrates that dissolution of voting power continues by doing that in another ward. That cannot be denied.

That’s the evidence we provided,” he said.

See OMB, page 13

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The Reason's: Peter Rea, Mike Bond, Jake Devries Mayor Robert Quaiff Councillors Bill Roberts & Jim Dunlop Wendy & Rod Fraser Judy Sanders A special thank you to Maurya McFarlane for all the food she made and donated Mary Rea & Gage Broderick Sandbanks Summer Village, John Degloria Four Seasons Landscaping Clear Water Design Canoes & Kayaks My Chef, Michael Hoy Miss Lily's Cafe J.H. Porte Picton Harbour Inn Looks Bill Goodman , Peak Real Estate Pierson's Foodland Books and Company Sobey's Metro Glow Hair designs Portabella Blumen Coach's Schroedters Farm Market Wellington Home Hardware Ron Smith Fabrication & Millwrighting Waupoos Estate Winery Barley Days Waring House Regent Theatre Giant tiger Elements Glass Studio Nightingales Therapeutic Spa Betsy Cole Sutton Group Casa Dea Estate Winery The Grange Winery Rosehall Run Winery Rockin Rogers Pizza & Grill Printcraft Wellington Times Catherine & Lanny Huff The Picton Gazette Innovative Jewellery Mayhew Jewellers County Canteen Barry Swan

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Heather Insley Diane Lavender Candance Boudreau Larry Boyce Beau's Brewery Pam McConkey Ashley & Jesse Platt Parker & Susanne Gallant Hamilton Beach Kal's Collectibles, Kim Turner & Loretta Adam Lockyer's Country Gardens Flowers N Such Merrill Inn Prince Edward Yacht Club Michelle Edmunds Terry DeRoche Wellington on the Lake Golf Course Tip of the Bay Marina Jaymes White Restaurant on the Knoll, Isaiah Tubbs Resort Emily Wilkinson County Farm Centre Ltd Mark Heating & Cooling Ltd Dave Cowtan Tod Lavener Griffin McGill and Crimson Cay Flowers by Marvin Susan Thorn Honey Pie Dwight Lewis The Spah Dr. Julianne C Peterson Jackie Webster Pamela Fraser Acoustic Grill Josefina's Kevin Gale Jeff Quaiff The Duke of Wellington Janice & Ron Hubbs Huff Estate Winery Jim Saunders Sharon & John Stenning Labatts Michelle Holmes Wild Card Brewery Herb Pliwischkies

Thank you to anyone who attended the Benefit Dance at ESSROC (We certainly rocked the place!).

Thank you also to all the individuals who generously gave cash donations and to all who bid on silent auction and live auction items.

There has been such an overwhelming support from the community if we have missed a name we sincerely apologize.

It was a huge success!!

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Wellings of Picton shows off its amenities during official grand opening Saturday Retirement home offers residents flexibility to continue living their lives JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It wasn't that the Wellings of Picton rolled out the red carpet on Saturday.

After all, it was always expected the premier retirement residence would find a way to accentuate every service, explain every option and highlight every amenity offered as a way to and promote their concept of 'retirement made easy' at their official grand opening.

But that carpet might as well have been made from the finest velvet and bordered by the best gold leaf fringe if was to signify the first class retirement facility just east of Picton.

No detail was too small and no offering too delectable as everything the Wellings facility had to offer was put on display for the hundreds of visitors that stopped by.

A salon, a private dining room, a helpful front desk and concierge, a bright workout room, a health and wellness studio and, of course, the 8,000-square-foot atrium that serves as a lounge and dinning room drew plenty of attention.

With the facility nearly 60-percent reserved, Wellings general manager Rachel Henry explained

GRAND SLAM Wellings of Picton general manager Rachel Henry speaks with Prince Edward Hastings MPP Todd Smith in the building’s signature atrium at its grand opening event Saturday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

the initial concept of the complex which has nearly 90 one and bedroom apartments was to offer independent adult lifestyle with al a carte services.

“We are very fortunate that we have the flexibility to create a community based on what people want as opposed what we think they want. Agile is what the Wellings of Picton is and what it will be,” Henry told the Gazette.

The resident base is an eclectic mix of both long-time county residents as well as new comers who have resettled here to be closer to family.

“We have a lady who is 59 and another who is 99,” Henry added.

“We have a great range of folks that live here and it's developing into a really interesting community.”

The apartments are fully independent and furnished, offer five appliances and a full-sized kitchen as well as ensuite laundry machines.

This allows for comfortably independent living where one might never need to contact or converse with others.

But the luxurious and expansive atrium beckons.

A social hub where rest joins relaxation and creates community.

“The atrium is the biggest advantage we have,” Henry added. “There's opportunity for

both personal space and social interaction all self contained right here inside these walls.”

Resident Sue Jagger is proud to note her pup was the first canine resident of the Wellings of Picton.

Patsy, a dachshund, moved in with her owners Sue and Dave the day after the facility started welcoming people (Dec. 15, 2016) and the three are loving life at Wellings.

“I think the openness of the atrium is a big highlight,” Jaeger said. “The people are all friendly and the food is fantastic. We have the dinners at night and if you want to be by yourself you can but everybody checks in to make sure you are OK.” Nautical Lands Group president and chief executive officer Kevin Pidgeon was on hand to officiate the ribbon cutting ceremony and explained the thrill of transforming a patch of dirt into something so spectacular never gets old.

With pride, Pidgeon said there was no formal programming at the Wellings of Picton.

“The beauty of the building is one thing but the heart and soul is its residents and there's no need for programming because every day is self programmed by the residents, that's the model we have at the Wellings of Picton,” Pidgeon said.

In his remarks, Mayor Robert Quaiff said it was a thrill to see what had become of the property

after the first shovels went into the ground in 2014.

“This is a great addition to this community,” Quaiff said, adding that 63 per cent of the County's population is comprised of senior citizens and that facilities like the Wellings are needed to accommodate retirees.

“Thank you for investing in Prince Edward County and I'm looking forward to seeing this at

full capacity,” the Mayor stated.

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith also congratulated Nautical Lands Group for the culmination of an outstanding project and quickly wondered where the next one will be located.

“We need a few more of these in Prince Edward and Hastings counties,” he quipped.

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PICTON GAZETTE

COMMENTARY

Ballots, not OMB process, will render judgment on restructuring DESPITE all the bluster and taxpayers’ expense, it’s unlikely much will come out of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing last week into Pierre Klein’s appeal of the County’ bylaw 3719-2016. The result of a lengthy public consultation that considered council size and electoral districts, the bylaw rolled Bloomfield into the same ward as Hallowell.

OMB member Mary Anne Sills shared her belief that the hearing related solely to the decision to merge those wards and, thus, didn’t give her the scope to call for some of the more far-reaching considerations Klein hoped for, including revocation of the bylaw and reworked boundaries.

While there may have been some truth to Klein’s position that Bloomfield residents may be less effectively, his argument would have been better supported with witnesses testifying directly to that fact.

In his submissions, Klein did touch on a larger issue that’s of importance and that’s one of community identity and the importance of historic ward boundaries. His point that if Bloomfield could keep its identity under this change, other communities could do likewise if an appropriate system rendered them not part of the electoral framework. It’s a question that still

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deserves discussion, particularly given that in a public survey of the four concepts presented a majority of respondents stated they preferred Mayor Robert Quaiff’s two-ward plan and Gary Mooney’s three-ward plan above John Thompson’s adopted nine-ward plan or the status quo of 10 wards.

While the statistical significance of those numbers have been debated, it shows there’s a public willingness to move on from pre-amalgamation identities to that of one municipality using a different representative model.

The decision to move away from that public sentiment to the nine-ward plan remains irksome today. It inspired this costly OMB hearing and it served to further disillusion voters who, like Klein, wanted to see change in the size of council and the way representatives are elected. Ultimately, however, it was the choice of the councillors, respectively, to choose to put the nine-ward option back on the table as a preferred form of change. A majority made it, as is their prerogative as elected representatives.

Come next fall, it will be the taxpayers’ time to exercise their role within the democratic process. While the OMB may have been limited, they’ll have the full authority to clearly tell councillors if they agree with their decision.

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BUSTED Alexandra Hurley doesn’t look like she’s buying any of Josh Murray’s bragging during an improvised sketch at theSongbusters: An Improvised Musical’performance at the Athol Recreation Centre in Cherry Valley Saturday evening.The Toronto-based troupe joined local group Taste That! for an evening of laughter and improvised comedy. (Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937 ■ A sudden wind squail near Picton overturned three small sailing boats, leaving Fred Vandusen to rescue the occupants in his cabin cruiser. The winds also tore the sails on a fourth vessel, which Vandusen had to tow back to Picton for repairs.

■ Some 25 carloads of visitors from Oswego, N.Y. came to the county aboard the Ontario car ferry. About 100 visitors included a drive to the Outlet Beach and other tourist areas on the venture organized by the Ontario Motor League.

■ Motor scooters wee attracting attention on the streets of Picton. The items were described as being like a child’s scooter with a motor attached to the rear wheel and a seat provided for the driver to sit.

1957

1977

■ Demorestville’s William Gorsline, 3, succumbed to injuries suffered when he was struck by a car after running out into the roadway while playing at night. Gorsline’s death was the 15th fatality in the county in a seven-month period.

■ About eight acres burned in a grass fire on the Bradley Crossroad before firefighters from Picton and the army base were able to control the blaze in about two hours. A witness suggested the fire was started by a cigarette thrown from a passing car.

■ Members of the St. John Ambulance Association provided demonstrations of the Holger-Nielson method of artificial respiration to hundreds of bathers on the Outlet Beach. Beach staff were trained.

■ Dr. Russell Thompson was honoured for his 50 years of general medicine practice in Wellington. Thompson remarked on the advancements in medicine in his lifetime including X-rays, insulin, and the advancement of sulpha drugs. He also remarked the tempo of life had changed dramatically.

■A fiercely-burning fire fanned by moderate winds off Lake Ontario consumed over 600 acres of brush near Pt. Petre. Nearly 200 residents and campers joined the fire department and Ministry of Natural Resources staff to try to neutralize the blaze.

■ HullMaster Boats Ltd. effectively ceased producing sail boats at the Loch-Sloy Industrial Park. Its workforce had dwindled from 25 employees to less than five.

1997 ■ The Prince Edward Corrections Advisory Board was hoping a merger with agencies in Trenton, Belleville, and Madoc would allow it to continue helping non-violent offenders integrate into society after the province cut its funding for community service order programs in half.

■ Potter Bill Reddick, of Northport, and glass blower Mark Armstrong, of Wellington, had pieces selected for the Ontario Crafts Council’s Craft Gallery in Toronto. The juried show featured 38 of the province’s top craftspeople.

Reddick won one of three juror’s awards for the show.

■ Jamie Wright won the Picton Golf and Country Club’s Essroc Junior Invitational with a 74. Brad Quaiff trailed by a stroke.

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Author Harry Leslie Smith to visit Aug. 1

In 1923, Harry Leslie Smith was born the son of an unemployed coal miner, in Yorkshire, England and lived through the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to serve in the RAF and become a carpet salesman. He has written five books and his writing also appears in the Guardian newspaper.

We are very pleased to announce that he will be visiting the Picton Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. All are welcome. The topic of his talk will be “Don’t let my past become your future”. He will have copies of his book available for sale.

Harry Leslie Smith received a great deal of attention for a November 2013 column entitled “This year, I will wear a poppy for the last time” in The Guardian, in which he argued “I will no longer allow my obligation as a veteran to remember those who died in the great wars to be co-opted by current or former politicians to justify our folly in Iraq, our morally dubious war on terror and our elimination of one's right to privacy.”

This article sparked great debate and discussion and was shared 60,000 times on Facebook.

Recently The Globe and Mail described “At the beginning of his

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Liz Zylstra

10th decade, Mr. Smith [has] become a bit of a rock star, although one who favoured tweed and bifocals.” Now living part time in Belleville, he has turned his attention to the written word, speaking engagements and sharing his opinion.

He is a passionate, inspired writer who is also producing a podcast all to share what he calls his “Last Stand” in an attempt to reach younger audiences. You can find his podcast in iTunes and on most podcasting programs as Harry’s Last Stand. (Interested in listening but never tried a pod-

cast? Make an appointment with our tech help team at the library by calling 613-476-5962).

The podcast is in response to his conviction that and the current generation are in danger of unwinding the progress hard fought for by earlier generations.

His most recent book, Harry’s Last Stand is at once personal and political as he uses his personal experiences through his life history to advocate for national health care, benefits, food insecurity, education, and much more. He describes himself as an advocate for the welfare state who draws parallels between his experiences and the current political climate.

You might be surprised to discover that he is also an avid twitter user with over 99,000 followers who regularly engages in discussions on all manner of social issues – you can find him there @harryslaststand. You can find him on Facebook under the same name.

We invited him to visit the library after receiving a request from a patron who heard he might be available to speak.

If there is a writer or speaker you might be interested in hearing at the library, please let us know.

You can contact me at liz@peclibrary.org with any suggestions.

Consider activities that promote brain health

According to the Government of Ontario, building brain health is important for people of all ages.

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario, keeping an active mind can help reduce the risk of dementia.

Read more at this link: www.alzheimer.ca .

Here are ideas to help people of all ages keep their brains engaged this summer: get creative -whether it's painting, pottery or carpentry, making something helps to build cognitive and motor skills by interpreting instructions, making decisions and mastering tools; hold a music night —learning to play a musical instrument helps people of all ages build memory and spatial awareness and did you know that the Milford Library has a musical instrument lending library?

Include theatre, museums and galleries in your summer plans to engage the creative side of your brain; relax with puzzles, brainteasers, chess, card games or a good book to de-stress while keeping your brain active; get outside and play — physical activity is important at every age, but for older adults in particular, it can reduce risks associated with dementia, plus, exercise will help you sleep well, which also contributes to brain health.

For more great ways to take action on brain health, visit the Alzheimer Society of Ontario activity pages at www.alzheimer.ca For further information and support contact the local Alzheimer Society at www.alzheimer.ca/hpe or call them at 613-476-2085.

TAI CHI TOMORROW

Learn the some of the basic skills

etables, rice pudding, coffee and tea all catered by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering. The cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place

by Tuesday prior to noon by calling 613-476-7493. This event is sponsored by Community Care will be held at the Beck and Call Restaurant. Take-out and delivered meals are available.

This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Picton.

INFO FOR SENIORS

Debbie MacDonald Moynes

of Tai Chi by attending a one hour introduction on July 28 at the Wellington Town Hall beginning at 10 a.m.

Tai Chi is a way to help seniors stay fit and flexible. Tai Chi is a low-impact form of exercise, and it is also a weight bearing exercise, which is an important component of managing osteoporosis. No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. Call the Community Care office at 613-476-7493 to register. Space is limited. This event is supported by The County of Prince Edward.

PICTON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL

The next Picton Seniors Luncheon Social will take place Aug. 9 at noon at the Beck and Call Restaurant on Main Street.

The menu features homemade soup, fish and chips, veg-

KEEP SAFE PRESENTATION

Community Care is partnering with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police to talk about personal safety for seniors. OPP community services officer Const.

Connor Durkin will discuss how seniors can keep safe.

Following the presentation detachment commander Staff Sgt. John Hatch will be on hand to answer questions about policing in Prince Edward County.

This free talk will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Beck and Call Restaurant. Refreshments will be provided.

Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 613-476-7493 to save your spot.

Please note this presentation is a separate event following the Picton Seniors Luncheon Social held at noon same day, same location. Seniors are welcome to attend the meal and the talk, just the meal or just the talk. This presentation is part of a project funded by the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation.

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It’s time for Canada to right wrongs toward Khadr

In response to the letter in the July 20 Gazette entitled “War makes no distinction about age...”

Ian Inrig’s recent letter promoted the idea that there is no such thing as a child soldier; if a person is old enough to carry a gun, this makes them a soldier and they should be treated as one.

How horribly wrong this is.

The idea of a child soldier is not a new concept. Child soldiers are recognized by the Geneva Convention, United Nations, International Criminal Court, Amnesty International, and in Omar Khadr’s case, upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada. All western governments are signatory to international agreements protecting child soldiers – including Canada and the United States.

For a government to deny the reality of child soldiers is illegal.

Canadians played a role in the protection of child soldiers long before Khadr. Former Lt.-Gov. Romeo Dallaire began the Dallaire Child Soldier Initiative at Dalhousie University to work closely with Amnesty International tracking and protecting children forced into warfare.

Khadr is a Canadian citizen, born in Toronto in 1986. His father was an active Taliban supporter, something neither Omar nor his mother could control.

At age 13, a child by all standards of international law, Khadr’s father took him to Afghanistan for training by Al Qaeda. To suggest this 13 year old had the ability to deny his father and the professionally trained soldiers of Al Qaeda is unrealistic – no 13 year old could fend off such influences. For this reason alone, Khadr should not be referred to as a terrorist – he had no choice.

At 15, and still deemed a child soldier, Khadr was involved in a firefight with American troops, described by written reports as a fierce bombardment of a Taliban stronghold. It was here that American Sgt. Christopher Speer was killed by a grenade — and when captured, Khadr was the lone Taliban survivor. Within hours, at least six different reports were filed. Only one claimed that Khadr threw the grenade. Another, with photographic evidence, stated Khadr was found under a pile of debris and shot in the back. Yet another claimed Speers died from friendly fire.

After 9/11, Americans were unlikely to accept that such a mistake had been made, and Khadr became the scapegoat.

From 2002 to 2010, Khadr was held in the notorious Begram Prison on the American air base in Afghanistan. He was transferred

to Guantanamo Bay after he was questioned and tortured by the Canada’s intelligence agency —at the age of 15. At Guantanamo, Khadr after suffering years of torture, finally plea bargained for his return to Canada by agreeing to plead guilty to killing Speers.

There was never an eye witness, nor evidence that Khadr did in fact throw the grenade. Only a forced testimony under torture.

In 2010 the Supreme Court of Canada “unanimously” cleared Khadr of all charges. It deemed the Canadian government “complicit” in denying Khadr his rights under the Charter. Our government knowingly allowed a Canadian citizen, in this case a child soldier, to be tortured and then turned over to a foreign country without due process. A violation of everything our country stands for.

Our government is doing the right thing by attempting to settle the Khadr tragedy. Some question the $10.5 million recent settlement, but this is a fraction of what the government will be required to pay if this case is not settled now.

It’s time for Canada to right the wrongs done Khadr as a Canadian citizen and a child.

I am shocked that our council is even considering a possible sale of the Picton Town Hall, a historic and valuable community asset.

The framework in which you review “vacant or unused municipal properties” calls for “identification of parcels for divestiture to promote economic development, reduce operating costs and provide additional revenue from land sales”.

There is no mention at all, of a most important caveat in examining what to hold and what to sell.

Community development! How does one quantify the societal need for an affordable community hall?

You cannot put a dollar figure on the community bonding value of such an asset. At a time when our county is seeing radical transformation with more and more commercial development and properties escalating in value beyond the means of ordinary citizens, how can you even think about selling such a valuable and affordable community space? And to use an 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. time frame as potential booking hours is absurd. All you do is bias utilization statistics to make it seem like

the building is underutilized.

This building, both upstairs and downstairs has seen absolutely no marketing of its potential as a community resource. Until I saw the advertisement for the town hall meeting last Thursday, (kudos to Lenny Epstein for organizing this) I had no idea that this space was even available at affordable rates to the community. How many other County citizens and groups are in the similar position?

Council have not even begun to explore possible community uses for the space, and already it addresses a potential sale. Once sold it will be lost forever! It is scandalous to even think about it!

There has been a discussion about using the downstairs for a year -ound farmers’ market. An excellent idea! Or perhaps the Festival Players might be interested in repurposing the downstairs for their theater space. And even if the downstairs section remains underutilized or not even used for the time being, I suggest that even the most basic of marketing will find more utilization by groups and individuals who need affordable meeting locations.

Finally, a suggestion to assist in preservation of and enhancement of these kinds of community assets. Levy a heritage preservation tax on all new property sales in the county. Or add such a levy onto our existing taxes. I would be delighted to know that my taxes go at least in part to preserving our heritage and assisting the community to build its identity, free from the encroachment of commercialization.

Yes the added tax revenue from enterprises like wineries and breweries is a good thing, but allocate some of those funds to preservation of history and community building as well. The community building potential of the old fire station and Town Hall is enormous and cannot be overlooked or reduced to a spreadsheet that rejects anything operating at a deficit. The building has aesthetic and architectural value. It is the oldest town hall in the county. It is irreplaceable as a community asset. Do not sell this building to the private sector. Leave it in our hands.

Dennis Fox Northport

Picton Town Hall irreplaceable as a community asset

Hilary Arthur Amolins

Can County’s tax base cover expense of new developments?

Regarding the July 20 Gazette commentary "Affordable mass transit in Picton could address social needs and development."

Transit is a good start for the community but, with all the new development that will be here in three years leaves many more questions to be answered.

For example, there will be an additional 1,400 cars on the streets of Picton. It is hard getting through town now and hardly a parking

spot is to be found. Will the additional tax base be enough to cover the additional expenses of these developments?

Things like our water supply facility, does it have the capacity to meet those new demands or will a $50,000,000 improvement be required? Does our waste treatment plant have the capacity or will it too need a $50,000,000 improvement? Will the town legislate a Picton bypass at a cost of

$5,000,000 per kilometer that will upset some people who would lose the enjoyment of their back yards.

It will require more landfill sites at a much quicker rate, add more snow removal, infrastructure maintenance, policing and garbage. Will the new taxes cover this or will our taxes go up?

Brian Mellor Picton

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

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WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450)

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

JULY 30th FEATURE “SURF’S UP 2 WAVE MANIA”.

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 for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

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

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

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

SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome.

THE WHAT NOT SHOP: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington (basement) selling clothes, shoes, dishes etc. Hours Tues 10am-12noon. Thurs 2-4pm.

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

Info 1-866-951-3711.

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

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

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

LINEDANCE CLASSES: With Diane for fun & fitness to Country & Contemporary music. Monday July 31st (4:30-6:45) August 7th, 14th, 21st 28th(6:30-9:30)at the Picton Town Hall (above the old Fire Hall) 2 Ross St. $5 including refreshments. Info contact 476-9796 or IBlai49@aol.com. Schedule for Monday classes will run until Dec/17. In support of Hospice PE. CONSECON LEGION BR 509: Weekly Tuesdays Moon Shot Euchre @ 7pm & Thursdays Summer Mixed Fun Darts @ 7pm. These events are open to the Public.

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

JULY 27: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JULY 27: 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.

JULY 28/29: ANNUAL YARD SALE LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – 8am-4pm at 1297 Cty Rd 4 (Ben Gill Rd). No early birds please! Come buy & support the continuing care of the animals at Loyalist Humane. Info 476-4951.

JULY 31: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations needed, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn. Donations are much appreciated!

JULY 31: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (PICTON FAIR) – Will hold their regular “General Meeting” at 7:30pm at the Picton Town Hall above the Picton Fire Hall (Ross & King St.).

AUGUST 1: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

AUGUST 1: CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Presented by the Wellington & District Lion’s Club, at 6:30pm featuring “Lisa Vee & the VIPs”. Free concert in Wellington Park at the Gazebo. Hot dogs & pop available. (Donations gratefully accepted) Bring your Lawn Chair. Rain location Wellington Town Hall. Please call Art Hewer 399-3846 for further info.

AUGUST 1: AL-ANON — Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1866-951-3711).

AUGUST 2: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

AUGUST 2: FREE COMMUNITY MEAL WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS – Some free food to take as well.

Picton Town Hall 5:30pm.

AUGUST 3: 13th ANNUAL SENIORS BENEFIT CONCERT AT BLACK WALNUT GARDENS – With the Port Milford Orchestra, Fiddling & Stories.

Entertainment begins at 3pm. Please by arrive by 2:45pm. Lovely entertainment in a lovely setting. Pay what you can, Senior’s free. Seating, covered (rain or shine). Black Walnut Gardens 1695 Cty Rd 17, Milford.Info Carolyn 476-8849 or Heather 770-2860.

AUGUST 3: 34th ANNUAL ART & CRAFT SALE – Don’t miss Eastern Ontario’s best 1 day craft show & sale! Over 200 artisans show casing jewellery, stained glass, paintings, clothing, pottery, wood products, outdoor furniture & more! Great food & free parking!

Proceeds fund PE District Women’s Institute’s community work & County accessible transportation.

9am to 7pm. Adults $5, under 12 free. Picton Fairgrounds, Main St East Picton.

AUGUST 3: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

CREATIONS CRAFTS & AUGUST 5: COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm.

AUGUST 6: CORN ROAST & BBQ – 5pm under the canopy at West Lake Community Church-Tracking with the Meeting House, 1901 Cty Rd 12. All donations go to Samaritans Purse Water Projects. Enjoy music by Michelle Found & Jean Fraser.

AUGUST 10: PEC ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY “FORE! THE MEMORIES” GOLF TOURNAMENT – 12:30 registration for 9 holes, $99 includes golf, cart, dinner, prizes & lots of fun all while raising much needed funds & awareness for a very worthy cause. Picton Golf Club. Please call Nancy 4762085 for information & to guarantee your spot.

AUGUST 10: WM SHAKESPEARE’S “OTHELLO” AT THE MILLPOND THEATRE – Mill Street in Bloomfield at 7:30pm. The performance is free & will be a great introduction to Shakespeare for children & youth. Bring a lawn chair or blanket & some insect repellent.

AUGUST 10: 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 17: STOCKING FUND BRIDGE FUNDRAISER — For the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank Children’s Fund. Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre at 1pm. Admission is $10/player. To reserve a table of 4 call Diane 399-1432. Prizes, Refreshments, 50/50 Draw.

AUGUST 19: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE – Please join us for music & fun at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. This family event features Country & Rock Music & an “Open Mic” for attendees. Share your talent instrumental or voice, for a musical afternoon 1-4pm. This has become a popular event for all ages from tikes to seniors. It is a free event for all. Sponsored by Ameliasburgh Ward 4 Recreation Committee.

CYCLING CULTURE Recreational cycling has long been a popular pastime in the county.The municipality is hoping it can capitalize on Ontario’s Municipal Commuter Cycling Program to fund a municipal cycling plan, which will guide improvements to benefit all cyclists in future years. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Council supports bid to fund cycling plan Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program could fund infrastructure ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The County is hoping to get its wheels rolling in hopes of receiving grant support as part of Ontario’s Municipal Commuter Cycling Program in future years.

At Tuesday’s meeting, councillors supported a motion allowing the community development department to declare interest in participating in the program and commit to a contribution of up to $10,000 for funding of an official cycling plan for the municipality provided funding is secured for the project.

A report prepared by the County’s grants, contracts and special projects co-ordinator Wendy Lane explained the project is part of the province’s climate change strategy, which encourages the reduction of greenhouse gases through transportation. The province will achieve that end by investing proceeds from its capand-trade scheme to establish better cycling networks along routes with high commuting volume and by promoting safe cycling initiatives including grade-separate routes and cycling signals.

Lane’s report indicated the OMCC is a four-year program and municipalities must declare their interest in participating in all four years from 2017-2018 to 20202021. In its application, the County must submit a list of projects identified by year at the outset, though those priorities may be updated at a later date.

All of the projects must fit in accordance with a municipal cycling plan, and as such, that plan is the only non-infrastructure initiative eligible for funding, Lane wrote. That plan would be eligible for 80-per-cent funding.

Community development director Neil Carbone told councillors the motion was required to take the first step.

“It’s simply a required resolution to make an application to develop that plan,” he said, adding if that funding was approved, he expected to engage consultants who specialize in cycling plans who would solicit

input from cyclists and other public stakeholders.

Carbone said his department estimated the total cost of such a study could be between $40,000 and $60,000, making the 20-percent commitment $10,000. Asked

by Ameliasburgh councillor Dianne O’Brien if that was the commitment in for the 2018 budget process, Carbone said that’s most likely, but it would depend on when approval is received.

Hallowell councillor Brad Nieman disputed whether Prince Edward County would have enough cyclists commuting to and from work to qualify. He wondered aloud what citizens would benefit.

“With most of our development, there are a lot of retirees moving down to the area. They’re not going to be commuting to work on bikes. If we’re not bringing more industry in, there’s no place to go to work. For me, it’s going to be more recreational biking. I’m having a hard time trying to figure that out.”

Carbone said it’s hard to comment on what degree of commuter cycling the County has now or will have in the future. He indicated there is a push for people to bicycle to work and it would not be unreasonable to suggest some people commute between communities by bike now. He also said that while the senior demographic is growing, the county is also seeing growth from mid-career professionals and families with further subdivision expected in urban areas.

Those people, he said, could be looking at an employment boom caused by agritourism and the wineries.

“We’re seeing a lot of growth in rural areas. Those are prime destinations for commuting if we’re encouraging growth in settlement areas, but producing jobs in rural areas — a lot of that is in agritourism.”

Picton’s Lenny Epstein said he would support the application in order to gather data. He pointed out that with the proposed Sobeys development in Hallowell as an example, more urban residents

could look to work in traditionally rural areas. The application could help the County assist in promoting cycling.

“We don’t have any data around cycling currently. If we could get some of that, it would be good. We can look at barriers that prevent people from doing that too. We don’t have that cycling infrastructure and some people don’t feel safe commuting (by bicycle) currently.”

While the motion passed, some councillors expressed concern the report came straight to the council table and not to a committee-ofthe-whole meeting ahead of time.

They were told it came to council directly to meet an application deadline. Ameliasburgh’s Roy Pennell was among them.

“I’ve got some questions.

When did this become available for this grant?” he asked, stating he remembered another vote recently when councillors had to make a decision without time to review documents.

“Is the ministry sending out this information so late that we’ve got to make a decision now? I do find it frustrating… Is it their fault or is it our fault?”

Carbone said typically there’s not a long window to apply for most upper-tier funding applications. He also added that with council’s reduced summer meeting schedule, there were further constraints.

Sophiasburgh councillor Bill Roberts said it’s time to consider reviewing that schedule.

“I’d like to share with our CAO that we should revisit our summer schedule for council and committee of the whole. We’re having to deal with huge amounts of stuff on the rare times we do get together in the summer.”

Chief administrative officer James Hepburn agreed that would be best.

“I don’t disagree. Staff has found this quite challenging as well. We were certainly scrambling to put this agenda together and (today’s) committee of the whole as well. We recognize the amount for both meetings is too much.”

JULY 27, 2017 11

The Picton Gazette

Detachment commander sees value in OPP partnering with community support agencies

At least one resident in the vicinity of the proposed development expressed concerns. A letter from resident Tim McGinnis was received by staff and included on the meeting agenda. McGinnis' property is in front of, and adjacent to, the proposed development. In the letter, McGinnis lists several concerns including the potential for additional traffic, noise, and light pollution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My concern is that the back of my property will become a busy, noisy, parking lot, loading dock for transports, or some other development that would take away what little privacy we already have,â&#x20AC;? the letter says.

Additionally, members of the

Picton Business Improvement Association expressed their desire to poll BIA membership and offer comment on the project.

A site plan control application and approval will be required if the applications for official plan and zoning bylaw amendments are successfully completed. The site plan would involve review of building design and orientation, pedestrian/vehicle connections and movements, parking layout, landscaping, signage and entrances. That process would also address servicing and emergency services.

The report in its entirety is available via the municipal website and can be found on the July 19 planning public council meeting agenda.

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different times of the year. Hatch said the plan doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t address it specifically, but it is a factor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The busiest months have the fewest resources. People are on holidays. The population almost doubles. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the nature of the business across the province,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In January, we have weather to deal with, but the property crime typically starts in the spring and slows in November or December. Bad guys donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be out at 2 in the morning when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minus-10.â&#x20AC;?

Responding to another councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s question, Hatch also reaffirmed his commitment to get more officers into schools. He said when doing a survey prior to applying for the detachment commander post, most parents wanted to see more of a presence.

Councillor Roy Pennell, of Ameliasburgh, supported that enthusiastically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the greatest thing moving forward,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding those students can grow into the people who cause problems with drug use, impaired driving, and property crimes.

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Councillor Bill Roberts asked a follow up question about the impact of increased tourism traffic and safety on local roads.

Hatch said he believes visitors are seeing visible patrols and acting accordingly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody drives into the community. On the Canada Day long weekend, we had five collisions. Four were in parking lots at Sandbanks. One was in a local parking lot in town. None were on the roads,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re visible and people are minding their speedâ&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only had one fatality this year, and that involved a four-wheeler.

It all comes down to visibility.â&#x20AC;?

Hatch added the detachment can also call in the Highway Safety Division to assist with patrols and RIDE checks.

Speaking to detachment-specific priorities, Hatch said calls related to mental health issues and false alarms are high on the priority list.

On mental health, Hatch said police have started working with a brief screening process in connection with those resources offered at the Situation Table to assist in alleviating policing pressure caused by mental heath problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every time an officer deals with somebody with a mental health issue, they fill out this form. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to use that data to improve our efficiency and the efficiencies of the hospital and health services. That reduces waiting times,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By bringing that to the Situation Table, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to get the sup-

port they need so they have answers to fix it and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to call police.â&#x20AC;?

Over the past three years, Hatch said there were 1,118 false alarms in Prince Edward County alone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than one a day. In each instance, police were called. He said in the StormontDundas-Glengarry detachment, police have introduced a false alarms registry. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped reduce false alarms over a fiveyear period. Hatch said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to explore a similar program here.

Roberts also asked a question about how crime is changing.

Hatch replied that, today, the bad guys arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always living just down the road. Now, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re operating in places like Nigeria.

He said he was confident that through work with agencies like Community Care For Seniors, messages are getting out to local residents about the risk of fraud and cyber crime.

Addressing the action plan, Hallowell councillor Gord Fox asked Hatch if he felt he had enough resources to do the job as explained with regard to crime and the emphasis on mental health.

The detachment commander responded that he has 40 officers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; himself, four sergeants, and about 35 constables. He said if he had all those constables at any one time, the resources would be available â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but said for different health and safety reasons, not all are available at all times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to maximize what I have,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Hillier councillor Steven Graham asked if seasonality played a role in the priorities outlined at

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POLICING, from page 4

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

policing progress report is included in the council agenda package at www.thecounty.ca.

With grateful hearts, The Salvation Army Picton Community Church would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Yard Apes for their generous donation of $4,000.00.

This donation helped send kids of this community to camp this summer.

Through their generous support, we were able to give these kids a week of fun, excitement and memories to last a lifetime.

Lucille Kyle, Chair of the Board Mandy Savery-Whiteway, Director of Education

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COMMUNITY PLANNING & FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS MEETINGS

Public Confidence is identified as a priority in the school board 2015-2020 Strategic Plan: Possibilities Today and Tomorrow. Part of our commitment to ensuring effective management of all resources and to being leaders in public education at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is to explore opportunities for community planning and facility partnerships with community partners.

Public meetings are being held in August for potential partners to identify themselves for possible consideration as future tenants in facility partnerships, such as in existing schools which have surplus space, in vacant/closed schools, or as part of future school closure processes. Two meetings are scheduled, where the same information will be presented.

Community Planning & Facility Partnerships Meetings (choose the date/location that works for you)

Date Location Time

Meeting 1 Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Centennial Secondary School 160 Palmer Road, Belleville 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting 2 Wednesday, August 30, 2017 North Hastings High School 14 Monck Street, Bancroft 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Prior to the meeting, interested parties are requested to read the Ministry of Education Community Planning and Partnerships Guideline, and review HPEDSB Procedure 570: Community Planning and Partnerships online at www.HPEschools.ca > Board > Resources > Policies and Procedures. Interested parties are encouraged to review the list of schools online at www.HPEschools.ca > Schools.

Please RSVP by Monday, August 21, 2017 to Kim Horrigan, Manager of Planning, as noted below.

Contact: Kim Horrigan, Manager of Planning ext. 2129 or by email at khorrigan@hpedsb.on.ca Phone: 613.966.1170 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll-free: 1.800.267.4350 â&#x20AC;˘ www.HPEschools.ca â&#x20AC;˘ @HPEschools

12 JULY 27, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Parkside Landscaping and Contracting wins $591,774 contract for job despite consultant’s preference for another company, change saves municipality $123,151

Council goes against staff recommendation to award County Rd. 28 bridge tender to lowest bidder ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

County council unanimously reversed its staff recommendation, choosing a different contractor to complete a bridge project on County Rd. 28 and saving $132,151.57 in the process.

In February, the municipality hired consultants G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. to complete preliminary and final engineering design for the replacement of a box-culvert bridge on County Rd. 28 between Massassaga Road and Salisbury Road. A tender for the

construction work went out in June with a closing date of July 10.

Ultimately, three companies tendered bids on the work, ranging from a low of $591,774.22 (including HST) to a high of $1,094,841.98.

Based on the advice provided by Jewell, staff recommended the County bypass the low bid, provided by the countybased Parkside Landscaping and Contracting and accept a bid by Cruickshank Construction Ltd. for a tender price of $723,925.79.

In a report to project manager Joe Angelo, Chris Bent, the principle engineer in Jewell’s Belleville office explained his company’s reasoning for the tender award.

“In reviewing the tender submission provided by the low-bidder Parkside, it was noted that the three reference projects provided do not show sufficient evidence of their experience on a project of similar scope or complexity to the proposed project,” Bent wrote.

In discussions with references provided, Bent said Parkside’s submitted project experience did-

n’t include any dewatering work, which he described as a “key task” as noted in the geotechnical report completed for the project.

He also indicated the references did not include evidence of experience with installing precast culverts or bridge units or waterproofing.

Bent continued that on July 13 Parkside submitted a letter to the County detailing additional project experience including the installation of a precast concrete pipe as part of a storm outlet pipe replacement at CFB Tren-

ton. While the reference confirmed the installation, Bent noted the work did not include diversion and pumping of service water during the installation, “however the dewatering of creek flows or marshy areas similar to that required for the replacement of the County Rd. 28 bridge was not required.”

He concluded that Jewell’s opinion that supporting information in Parkside’s tender submission and its July 13 letter “does not adequately demonstrate the company’s experience on projects of

similar scope and complexity…”

During the comments from the audience portion of Tuesday’s council meeting, Parkside owner Stewart O’Brien disputed that opinion. He stated that at CFB Trenton the company not only completed similar work, but it also dealt with a number of federal and provincial ministries in the process.

“It was completed safely, on time, and fulfilled the requirements,” he said.

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Church Services this week

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Sunday Worship 9:00am

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Sunday Worship 11:00am Arch Deacon Karen Dukes presiding

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Services 10:30am with Pastor Larry Snider

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2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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Music by Micheline Cox, Lorie Easton, Luke Norton & Tom Dietzel.

Sunday, July 30 at 10:30pm

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

Sunday at 10:30

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

Eighth After Pentecost Morning Worship

Minister: Rev. Janelle Shaw

All are welcome!

Worship Services 9:30am, South Bay

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The Congregations will join together at South Bay during July.

No services will be held at Cherry Valley.

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Psalm 145: 13 “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.”

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JULY 27, 2017 13

The Picton Gazette

Klein argues keeping historic boundaries was paramount in process OMB, from page 5

“The fact that one only eliminated the boundaries of Bloomfield, that continues the dilution of votes based on historical boundaries.

You can not isolate it. It has an impact elsewhere.”

In his summation, Klein argued that Sills cited a decision in case law that the board is satisfied that there is an acceptable range of voter parity with deviations up to 25 per cent. He noted the variance in the nineward plan is 38 per cent for South Marysburgh and 28 per cent for Sophiasburgh. He later stated experts from both side stated there’s no firm percentage for voter parity, but introduced two other arguments.

“We heard no testimony to the fact that existing ward boundaries would enhance effective representation. The only testimony we heard was to the effect that somehow continued the existence of the existing ward boundaries was necessary for community identity.”

The other suggested higher deviations represented a “slippery slope” and the precedent may lead to justification of a higher variance from absolute parity.

Fairbrother suggested Klein’s focus on a mathematical formula absolute parity was “misfocused.” He indicated Klein and

his expert, Dr. Robert Williams, didn’t contact the nine-ward plan’s author John Thompson to ask about his intentions, nor did he provide independent surveying or witnesses to counter the County’s contention that merging Bloomfield into Hallowell actually improves voter parity.

Klein surmised that the plan created inequities in amount of councillors representing wards — a notion dismissed by Sills — and also argued it creates incoherent communities by splitting parts of Picton into Hallowell, citing Williams’ testimony that areas in Hallowell that border Picton have more in common with the former town than other parts of their ward, and noted Consecon is split despite residents having common interests and service requirements.

The existence of historic ward boundaries was one of Klein’s main points of contention.

He argued “the criteria of keeping the existing ward boundaries as we have seen in the documents entered into evidence made the retention of the old township boundaries paramount in consideration to the exclusion of communities of interest, relative parity, and effective representation.”

Klein cited Justice Beverley McLachlin in a 1991 Supreme Court decision Saskatchewan v.

Carter to counter their providence.

“This is not to suggest, however, that inequities in our voting system are to be accepted merely because they have historical precedent,” McLachlin wrote in her decision.

“History is important in so far as it suggests that the philosophy underlying the development of the right to vote in this country is the broad goal of effective representation, It has nothing to do with the specious argument that historical anomalies can be used to justify continued anomalies and abuses, or to suggest the right to vote should not be interpreted broadly and remedially as benefits Charter rights.”

Klein argued that just because the county is a little better off with the nine-ward plan than the previous 10, it doesn’t justify continuing existing anomalies. He added the insistence on keeping the boundaries ties the County’s hands.

“The decision to quarantine the existing ward boundaries has placed a noose around the ability to have boundaries in the modern context in Prince Edward County.”

In making his argument, Klein noted testimony from former

Sophiasburgh councillor Kathy Vonwinckel which suggested a deal between Sophiasburgh and Ameliasburgh in amalgamation suggesting each township receive one additional councillor for every 2,500 residents. If that recollection was correct, he said the creation of the ward system could never have been rooted in the principles outlined in Carter.

Klein also raised questions with testimony given by former South Marysburgh councillor Monica Alyea.

“Ms. Alyea stated in her testimony that the eradication of the ward boundary of Bloomfield was an acceptable change, while other ward boundaries needed to remain the same,” he said, adding that she elaborated upon crossexamination.

“When queried in cross examination and asked if Bloomfield would lose its identity by having its boundary disappear, she stated that it would not and that the residents of Bloomfield would continue to identify as being part of the newly constructed ward.

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The Picton Gazette

Fairbrother says onus is on appellant to provide evidence to compel OMB to intervene HEARING, from page 13

“When further queried about moving another ward boundary even incrementally she felt it would threaten true identity and community of interest of the areas contained in that old

ward boundary. I submit that contradiction does not stand up to scrutiny.”

Klein later argued that the urban residents in the new Hallowell-Bloomfield ward could see their voice compromised by being lumped in with rural

areas.

He cited the OMB’s decision in Ottawa v. Osgoode in which the board altered ward boundaries after noting some ward boundaries were fled from the beginning and the process did not take into consideration the

concerns of a community of interest — in that case, rural voters in an urban ward.

“This mirrors the actions by this council in so much as no analysis was done, a predetermination to current ward boundaries, no attention to

other criteria, and in reverse, rather than rural areas in this matter (in the county) it’s the urban community of interest,” he argued.

Klein’s expert, Williams, also testified that, in effect, Prince Edward County is one commu-

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nity now, not several pre-existing communities.

Fairbrother argued that Williams’ opinion was “based on no independent investigation” and it was at odds with evidence brought forward by Thompson, Vonwinckel, Alyea, and David Mowbray — the only evidence from county citizens cited. He also noted that though Klein may prefer restructuring, it isn’t a justification for overturning the bylaw.

He criticized Williams as an expert witness for not exploring the issue on Klein’s behalf and suggested his evidence was largely “generic” and should hold “very little weight.”

Klein indicated his retainer for Williams did not cover that work as he simply could not afford it.

“There’s no excuse, I realize that,” he said. “It just puts me at a bit of a disadvantage.”

Fairbrother countered that he doesn’t dispute Klein’s contentions that economics were a factor in the appeal hearing — Klein reported his target budget was $6,000, while the County budgeted $120,000 — he said that can’t be a deciding factor.

“I want people to know that can’t lower the bar. When you file an appeal, you have an obligation to bring your evidence and bring it to the board to make the best decision. It forces the municipality to respond. I acknowledge what he said, but I don’t want people to go away thinking it wasn’t fair because Mr. Klein couldn’t afford that.

Nobody forced Mr. Klein to bring the appeal. When he did, the onus was on him, just as the obligation was on me to do the best job I can to represent the County’s interests.”

Klein said he appreciated Fairbrother’s statement, but felt he “brought forward significant evidence.”

Sills told Klein the necessary standard of evidence for an appeal is quite high.

“Quite frankly, the board is quite high on that standard of evidence OMB members are compelled to have to make a decision,” she said, quoting from a previous decision she rendered in a case, Hodson v.

Township of Georgian Bay, which he cited in his arguments.

“When the board has to deal with a matter that relates to a decision of council with respect to something like composition, the board is really hesitant to interfere. The board has a concept elected officials were duly put in place by people who have the greatest interest in a municipality. The board feels strongly municipal councils have to be given opportunities to govern, particularly when it comes to a matter like this.”

She said a strict application of the law applies.

Sills reserved decision, noting she’s going to review the documents and testimony before her. She promised, however, the County would have a ruling from the board in time to prepare for its next election in fall 2018.

The

Picton Gazette Thursday, July 27, 2017

OLDEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA new LiSTinG

That was then, this is now. This four bedroom, two and half bathroom home is located in Prince Edward County, known for its vineyards, local breweries and renowned beaches. The lot is over an acre with large perennial gardens that showcase the Victorian farmhouse with class and gives a park like setting to the water's edge. The home has been transformed into an open concept living space but keeping with the characteristics of the farmhouse. Enjoy long lazy summers on the two tiered back deck with panoramic views of the waterfront. This home is truly one of a kind and needs to be seen to appreciate the craftsmanship and its beauty. $1,300,000 MLS 550140315

LOri SLik, Sales rep 613-847-2349

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224 cOUnTY rOAD 22, picTOn Outstanding panoramic view high over the town of Picton.. This bungalow features open concept main floor with cathedral ceilings, natural pine trim and solid pine doors. There is space for the whole family with the master bedroom and ensuite on the main floor, 3 bedrooms, full bathroom and rec room with fire place in the walkout basement. This home also features one attached and one detached garage for extra storage and vehicles. The spacious sized lot features attractive landscaping.

MLS®550650275 $625,000

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56 GeOrGeS LAne Large country waterfront home in Sophiasburgh. George`s Road home, large principal rooms, including a formal dining room , front room with fireplace, family room and beautiful custom kitchen, garden doors to a large waterview deck. $694,000 MLS 550420416

VAcATiOn renTAL pOTenTiAL Well maintained & updated home feels warm & inviting from the moment you open the front door. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer windows & lovely courtyard. Great downtown home is ideally located in Picton. Steps from shopping, short walk to theatre, restaurants & the harbour. At the end of the day enjoy the front porch for summer’s dreaming. If you have a heart for the past then this ones for you. $424,900 MLS 550680003

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage

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Circa 1850s, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting convenient to Belleville and all the County has to offer. The large front porch welcomes you into a centre hall plan with warm and inviting spaces perfectly laid out for family and entertaining. Enjoy gardening, relaxing on the deck or strolling through the pathways on your own 7 acres of solitude. $449,000 MLS 550080076

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

20 BONTER`S LANE, CARRYING PLACE

Spectacular views, sunsets over the water, multiple decks and a fantastic hot tub. Open living area with a wood-burning fireplace for chilly nights, 3 bedrooms and a 3 piece bath. Expansive decks wrap around the cottage and there are two levels at the water`s edge. Solid steps to clean clear water perfect for swimming and boating. Complete privacy. Cottage can be sold fully furnished. Nothing to do but escape the city, move in and enjoy your summers in Prince Edward County! $375,000. MLS 550140322 SHAnnOn wArr-HUnTer, Broker 613-476-7400 www.hwrealty.ca

This waterfront home, reconstructed from stem to stern through thoughtful design and with precise execution!

Spectacular eat-in sunroom, gourmet kitchen, wrap-around deck and incredible panoramic views over Prinyers Cove! $795,000 MLS 550960077 GAiL FOrcHT, Broker or cAreY LewAnDOSki,

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

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909 cOUnTY rOAD 4, picTOn Beautiful renovated 3 bedroom home with updated windows, floors, new roof, new furnace. Main floor laundry, large updated kitchen that flows into dining room and large family room. Beautiful gardens, renovated barn with workshop, garage and man cave. Close to Picton and Bloomfield. $309,000 MLS 550480257 HerB pLiwiScHkieS, kriSTen rUTGerS, Sales reps

www.county-realestate.com QUinTe LTD., BrOkerAGe 613-476-5900 613-921-7441 613-848-4403

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perFecT FAMiLY SUMMer reTreAT! 100 feet of level, shallow waterfront - ideal for kids. Comes with 40 ft. travel trailer and large deck facing East. $250,000 MLS 550890191 cHriSTine & cOLin HenDen, Broker & Sales rep Tel: 613-922-2251 pecountyproperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

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BLOOMFieLD HeriTAGe HOMe Remarkable 3 bedroom home features hardwood floors, tin ceilings, wide wood trims, pocket doors, etc. Large kitchen, spacious dining room with gas fireplace & massive living room. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor & potential for 2 more on third floor. Full basement offers tons of space for storage or workshop. Efficient gas boiler system and updated electrical. $459,000 MLS 550490363

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This 9 year old home is only a 10 minute ferry ride across the Bay of Quinte from Prince Edward County. Prince Edward County is a renowned destination area for its beaches, award winning wineries, local artisans, local produce and a short distance from the city. The owner has taken great pride and care in constructing this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. The open concept features custom kitchen with island and granite counter tops, formal dining area, large family room with fireplace and two walls of windows with water views. Main floor master bedroom with walk in closet and 3 piece ensuite with custom tiled walk in shower. The fully finished basement has plenty of space for entertaining with a large great room with fireplace, games room and large walk out guest room with private patio. The garage is a 2 car garage with a workshop and large loft that has the potential to be transformed into a private guest suite. $482,000 MLS 451020186

peTer LYncH, Sales rep 613-471-1708

1493 cOUnTY rOAD 15, nOrTHpOrT, prince eDwArD cOUnTY 327 ft Bay of Quinte level Waterfront and 4.8 Acres. Excellent swimming, fishing and boating. 3,500 sq. ft. Family Retreat, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths. Four of the Bedrooms have En Suites, and Balconies overlooking the water. Granite countertops, WB fireplace.

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

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

GeOFF cHUrcH, 613-920-2700 613-403-1466

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Broker & Sales rep

722 cOUnTY rOAD 18, cHerrY VALLeY Just down the road from the famous Sandbanks Provincial Park is this delightful brick bungalow on 2.7 Acres with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is laundry on the main floor and an open space in the basement just waiting to be finished!

In the large backyard, is an above ground pool and plenty of space for outdoor games and sports. This property would be an excellent opportunity for a vacation rental!

MLS®550760257 $349,900 Live Where You Love To Visit

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S-T-R-E-T-C-H out in this raised country bungalow! Nestled just south of Rednersville in Prince Edward County, this opportunity is ideal for the first time home buyer or growing needs of the family looking to retreat in the country side on a comfortable property boasting 2 acres of land.

Features 3 bedrooms including a master,4pc bath,3pc bath, and large open concept living room with secluded family/media room area. Hurry before its gone! $449,000 MLS 550120353

new LiSTinG

Suzanne White*

3719 cOUnTY rOAD 1, HiLLier Home features radiant heat, large deck, covered front porch, fenced side yard, pressed concrete driveway parking, gazebo, main floor laundry and spectacular finishes. Main floor features in floor heating and extremely durable bamboo and pressed concrete flooring. Loft overlooks dining and living rooms and features 2 berms full bath and huge games room with a Mardi Gras balcony that looks over stunning perennial gardens. Gardens feature extensive perennial beds, ponds with water-features, bridges over the small creek, and all surrounded by a variety of trees. $957,000 MLS 550260072

BiLL rOrABeck, Broker of record 613-476-2100

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This 80 acres (aprox.) of land sits on County Road 10 and includes approximately 30 acres of tillable land with the balance of mixed bush. $229,000 MLS 550820108 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Enjoy country living just outside of town. This 3 bedroom bungalow would be perfect for first time buyers or retirees. The home offers main floor living, a relaxing front porch, detached two car garage and circular driveway. $265,000 MLS 550850144 Jim Wait*, Mark

Davis*

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

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

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Renovated quaint and charming home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the County! Stroll to the post office, library and bistro. Generous living room with propane stove, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bathroom plus 2 bedrooms and an office space upstairs. Outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for summer nights. $209,000 MLS 550890071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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UNSURPASSED SETTING Just to the east of Lake on the Mountain is a rare opportunity to secure waterfront in the region! Sprawling 19 acres with over 220 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach the topography of the land features contrastive elevation points, property lines and views. A mixture of mature trees, hardwood /softwood bush, and vegetation create a vibrant back drop that will having you feel right at ease with nature. $350,000 MLS 550860071 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Calling all nature lovers! Log home on private 3.2-acre setting with over 500’ of marsh on South Bay. 2-bedrooms plus den/office, 2 renovated baths, new dining room addition, new windows, and updated kitchen! Don’t forget the second level deck overlooking South Bay. Launch your canoe or kayak from the dock, too! $430,000 MLS 550800080 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

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Quaint, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, family home located in the Village of Bloomfield. First time offered for sale. Relax in the bright 4 season sunroom. Cozy up to the fireplace in the spacious family room with walkout. Enjoy sitting on the deck overlooking the peaceful back yard. $299,000 MLS 550510402 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Elegant Town Hill Living with a personal elevator! Nestled in the core of Prince Edward County and within walking distance to all of Picton`s amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need. With 1,675 square feet of living space this turn-key opportunity has adaptable uses to various lifestyle needs and close to beaches, spa facilities, hospital, golf course, restaurants, specialty shops and more! $495,000 MLS 558090002 Rob Plomer*, Kate Vader*

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Charming two-storey beauty with plenty of room for your family. Bright, spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, renovated home. Detached garage with parking, storage and a large loft area. Private beautifully landscaped fenced yard allows you to forget how close you really are to the bustle of town. $449,000 MLS 550650261 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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Charming 2.5 acre country retreat nestled on the shored of Black River. Nature lover’s paradise! 10 minutes to Picton. $499,000 MLS 550890271 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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

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

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Betty Burns* Office Manager

www.lauriegruer.com

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

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

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Exceptional custom designed/built home on superb 7.3 acre parcel. Skylights, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, screened sunroom, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, attached 2 car garage, separate insulated shop. Many possibilities; artist gallery, wood craft shop, home based business. A must see! $585,000 MLS 550450031 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

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

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

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Jim Wait*

*sales representative ** broker

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Bring more natural light into a home Maximizing natural light in a home is a smart and sometimes low-cost renovation. Homes that are dark and drab can drain energy levels and reduce productivity. In addition, dark rooms may not be inviting places to gather as a family or when entertaining.

Certain factors contribute to a dark home.

Houses that face north or east may not get the same level of sunlight as those that primarily face south and west. Geographic location also plays a role in the amount of natural sunlight. Mountains, buildings and even latitude can affect the amount of natural light that enters a home.

The style of a home and its attributes also may create dark conditions. Deep house eaves as well as small windows or too few windows also can contribute to a deficit of light indoors. A major remodel certainly can remedy the situation. However, there also are other less-extensive strategies to improve natural light.

• Assess the situation before renovating. Walk around the house and determine which rooms get the most light and which conditions may be contributing to the problem in other areas. Dark floors and walls may be absorbing natural light and compounding the situation.

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Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres. Original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and paddocks, and heated/insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! $659,000 MLS 550420375 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Chris Kapches President, CEO

Richard Stewart* VP, Legal Counsel

Betty Burns* Office Manager

You may find that only one or two rooms need attention, saving you the cost and effort associated with a major home overhaul.

• Lighten up window treatments. Heavy drapes or thick blinds can be replaced with translucent alternatives. Translucent shades will allow light into the room without compromising privacy, say the experts at HGTV. • Use mirrors strategically. A mirror placed opposite a window will reflect light all around the room. This can make a small room seem larger and a dark space instantly brighter.

• Install new windows and doors. If the budget allows,

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

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

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

installing larger windows in a home will allow more natural light in. French doors or sliding doors also may make a home’s interior more bright. Think about adding windows to a side of the house that has none, or increase the size of the windows on the side of the house that gets the most light.

• Maximize sunlight from above. Skylights will bring light into a home as the sun passes overhead. Tubular skylights can bring natural sunlight into spaces where you may not expect skylights to be practical. According to Houzz, a design and architectural resource, tubular daylighting devices, or

TDDs, can make a big difference. TDDs are reflective pipes installed between the roof and ceiling, with a clear plastic dome.

• Use reflective decor. Reflective surfaces, including glass and metal, can brighten up a room and diffuse light around a room.

Glossy back-

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OVERLOOK THE VINES! Turn-key Vineyard is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre.

The winery features a state of the art tasting room, production facility and barrel vault. Overlook the vines from the 2+ bedroom custom built home. $899,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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PERFECT VANTAGE POINT - Commanding far-reaching views over Prince Edward Bay, this Exclusive Waterfront Opportunity includes some of the most pristine waterfront to be found in the region. Featuring six-bedrooms, and sixbaths spread across three generous floors with 4,000 sq ft of living space and a separate guest house! Take a Live/Work/Play Lifestyle in Prince Edward County to the next level! $2,275,000 EXCLUSIVE Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

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splashes, pendant lighting and shiny metal that reflect light can increase the natural light, balancing out dark spaces.

• Prune trees regularly.

Cut back branches and keep trees tidy to maximize sunlight. Avoid planting tall shrubbery in front of windows.

• Routinely clean windows and glass doors. Dirt and other grime can prevent light from getting through.

Regularly give windows a thorough washing.

Natural light is an important commodity in a home. Sunlight can improve mood and go a long way toward keeping home occupants healthy and happy.

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

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

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

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

Beautiful 37 acre parcel of personal use land located on Miller Road at the end of Mowbray Road. A lovely spot to build your new home in a great location only minutes to Picton. The property has 1,691 ft. of road frontage so severance possibilities exist. There is a hydro easement on the property and a wire and old split rail fence around the perimeter of the acreage. $185,000 MLS 550820106

Joe Day, Colleen Green

Located in Beautiful Prince Edward County! 143 acre executive estate with 6,000+ sq. ft. bungalow. Magnificent open concept with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, living room & wraparound covered deck with walkout from every room. This unique home reflects modern country living at its best.

Features several out-buildings incl. 6-stall barn & paddock area plus riding trails. $1,250,000 MLS 550440092 Colin & Christine Henden

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

Great retreat or specialty farm. Century home & barn. Plus your own one room school house with chalkboards & hardwood floors. 5 minutes south of Picton. $465,000 MLS 550880083 Ron & Veronica Norton

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y PICTON – Easy walk to downtown from this charming red brick home situated on a countrysize lot. Features living & dining rooms, kitchen with walk-out to back deck & 2 piece bath on main floor, 2 bedrooms & 3 piece bath upstairs.

Former vacation rental. $269,000 MLS 550680032 Colin & Christine Henden

COUNTRY BUNGALOW Three bedroom raised bungalow sits on 37 acres of land. Home is estimated to be 20 years old and has been nicely finished & ready to move into. Unfinished basement with walkout to double garage. Home is serviced by propane furnace and central A/C. Wired in generator in the event of power outages. The large shed/barn on the property lends itself to several uses. $379,000 MLS 550090418 Kevin Gale

23.9 Acre Woodlot just 3 minutes north of Picton. Currently zoned EP. $59,000 MLS 550470195 Tony Scott

PICTON COMMERCIAL 2 storey Main Street brick building has been meticulously renovated head to toe. Main floor offers bright open space with kitchenette & 2 baths. 5 parking spaces behind building. Upstairs offers a stunning one bedroom, self contained & fully furnished apartment currently serving short term rentals. $449,000 MLS 550680004 Kevin Gale

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

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CHARMING COUNTRY BUNGALOW located on a nicely landscaped lot less than 10 mins drive from Picton. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Features spacious living/dining/kitchen, two bedrooms & three bath with laundry.

Detached garage and separate workshop.

Ideal home for one or two people. $224,900 MLS 550850170 Colin & Christine Henden

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

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

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

PAUL STREET in PICTON – Located in Picton’s popular neighbourhood of century homes this house needs some restoration/renovation in the rear section. Currently set up as a duplex but could be returned to a fabulous single family home or with some renovation it could again be two residences. Beautiful setting on a large lot.

Call us for more details. $499,900 MLS 550610116

Enjoy the peace and quiet on the front porch of this 12 year old bungalow. This open concept home features 3 bedrooms up, 1 down, an unspoiled basement to be left for your desired finishes, 3 bathrooms, maple kitchen, great storage throughout the house and garage, and open views over the 2 acres of lawn. Enjoy a drink on the rear deck and cool off in the pool on a hot summer`s day! $369,000 550360081 Tony Scott

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80 SCOTTS MILL ROAD, MILFORD 1960’S Retro Bungalow located on the Milford Millpond. A great opportunity to own waterfront with 4 acres of land which could be severed. Lovely pastoral views from the windows. Very open space, plus 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A lower level with family room and walkout plus a second kitchen.

MLS®550820192 $499,000

1208 COUNTY ROAD 12, WEST LAKE Look out on West Lake from this raised brick bungalow on an estate lot. A natural gas fireplace keeps it cozy in the winter, but air conditioner keeps it cool in the summer. The 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 1 bedroom on the lower level make it perfect for a couple or a family. Great for boating from your dock and a UV light and reverse osmosis give you peace of mind. On the lower level walk through the family room, and into an enclosed sunroom where you can enjoy the hot tub!

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

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699 BAYSHORE ROAD, ADOLPHUSTOWN Peacefulness and privacy abound with this property of 21 acres of woods and a hay field. The 3 bedroom house includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a sunroom overlooking Adolphus Reach. There are trails through the nature growth forest and many special spots throughout the property. Lots of potential with so much land and over 1100 feet of road footage.

MLS®451040055 $699,000

1720 COUNTY ROAD 2, HILLIER This 3-bedroom house has spaces for a family to enjoy. The living room, graced by a gas fireplace, and the separate dining room offer great areas for entertaining. The delightful sunroom is the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife. The large master bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and ensuite and the two bonus rooms on the third floor offer additional workspace and storage. In addition to the two-car garage, there is a insulated workshop for the handy person in the family. Conveniently located near Picton, Wellington and Belleville, this home has something for everyone.

MLS®550090157 $525,000

9 PHILIP STREET, PICTON This special home, built by a local contractor is situated in a private woodland setting, and yet is right in Picton. 3 Bedrooms on the main floor, an in-law suite, a bedroom, bathroom, sauna an abundant of storage space and walk-out in the basement. The property is fully landscaped and has sufficient room for a 3-car garage. Come see this unique property where you can enjoy country living with all the convenience of living in town!

MLS®550740453 $499,000

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Solid brick three bedroom bungalow on Loyalist Parkway on the outskirts of Picton! $289,900 MLS 550560004

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

Carefully renovated and updated interior, this home offers the new owner 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. $387,000 MLS 550890171

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3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer windows & lovely courtyard. $424,900 MLS 550680003

Glenora Road opportunity, 4.88 acre parcel of land with 196 feet of clean, private, level waterfront access with no cement plant view. $970,000 MLS 550720148

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

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This amazing parcel of 5.8 acres is definitely a `one of a kind` property with a large pond, stream, forest, trails and open meadow. $159,900 MLS 550500243

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

`The Hillcrest,` beautiful home, to be built on lovely lot on Burr Road, features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and high quality that you can see. $415,000 MLS 550090504

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Ideal location in Prince Edward County close to wineries/beaches and minutes from the Bay Bridge to Belleville. $329,365 MLS 550070536

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Large open concept 2 bedroom, 3 season cottage on the Muskote Bay. Stunning Sunset views from your wrap around porch. $459,000 MLS 550090266

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Located in the heart of Prince Edward County on the corner of two of the busiest roads. $775,000 MLS 550350119

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Steps to take before an appraiser’s visit Homeowners unfamiliar with the appraisal process might not know if there is anything they can do to make the process go more smoothly. While certain variables involved in the appraisal process, such as location of the home and the value of surrounding homes, are beyond homeowners’

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

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• Make any necessary repairs ahead of the appointment. Homeowners who have been putting

COUNTY RD 1 & HIGHWAY 62 - Great location for your at home business. Zoning in place. 3 bedroom brick/vinyl bungalow, 1+ acre lot. Large kitchen, lots of cupboards, new countertop. Large dining rm/living rm, patio doors to large deck, 3 pc ensuite, 4 pc bath.

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off repairs should make them before the appraiser arrives. Homes with repairs that still need to be made will likely be valued less than similar homes with no such repair issues.

Though repairs can be costly, investing in home repairs will likely increase both the appraisal and resale value of the home.

• Obtain all necessary documents before the appraiser arrives. Home-

owners who have certain documentation at the ready can speed up the appraisal process. Such documentation may include a survey of the house and property; a deed or title report; a recent tax bill; if applicable, a list of items to be sold with the house; purchase history of the home; and the original plans and specifications of the home.

• Inform the appraiser about recent im-

provements. Homeowners can inform appraisers about any recent improvements to the home and the cost of those improvements. The value of home improvements with regard to a home’s appraisal value vary depending on a host of variables, but having such information at the ready can help appraisers make the most informed appraisal possible.

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Between Parkside’s history in community and its performance bond, Gale said he was confident in bid TENDER, from page 12

O’Brien noted he submitted a 100per-cent performance bond to do the work and had every confidence Parkside was capable of completing the work on time and on budget. He also questioned the wisdom of council spending more.

“As a taxpayer, I have difficulty paying an additional $130,000 of taxpayers’ money to an outside contractor,” he said.

Councillors evidently agreed.

No sooner than Roy Pennell moved the tender award, Gord Fox attempted to amend the motion to replace Cruickshank with Parkside. While it was ruled his motion was contrary and had to dealt with after the original had been defeated, not many councillors disagreed. Pennell even offered to withdraw the original motion.

Beyond supporting a local contractor, Janice Maynard argued it would be a “judicious use” of funds, noting less money would be coming out of reserves with the Parkside tender and that money could be put to other reconstruction projects.

Steven Graham asked public works commissioner Robert McAuley why staff sided with the recommendation and why council couldn’t go with a lower tender.

McAuley responded that three inhouse engineers who reviewed the report agreed that they didn’t believe Parkside had the necessary experience to proceed.

“We didn’t think County Rd. 28 was the project for this particular contractor to start on,” he said.

Kevin Gale said he believed council could trust Parkside’s reputation.

“I’m going to support the motion by Councillor Fox. Local comes into it first and foremost.

They’ve been here for over 50 years. They’re well known, they’re successful and they put up a 100per-cent performance bond. If there are deficiencies in the work, they will be completed. I don’t think they’re going anywhere,” he

said. “The $132,000 is a lot of money. I don’t pretend to be an engineer and I don’t want to be an engineer. I want to do what’s right by county taxpayers.”

Brad Nieman agreed.

“I support the lowest tender… $132,00 is a lot of money and I’ve

read in here they’ve done work for the air base — and they were probably more stringent than most others. They seem to be able to do the work and do it satisfactorily.”

Barry Turpin said he’d like to see staff go a bit further when they get a consultant’s report back

to ensure that questions of experience are addressed and that variances in bidding amounts are clearly accounted for.

“When the reason is you’re not sure if they had the experience and it’s a $125-$130,000 difference, at least it deserves an extra

follow-up phone call from the engineers or the company to make sure they have the information correct.”

Councillors affirmed the decision through a confirmatory bylaw at the end of Tuesday’s proceedings allowing the process to begin.

A more detailed bylaw, including the contract with Parkside will come before council in August.

Councillor Dianne O’Brien declared a conflict of interest as Stewart O’Brien is her brother. She did not vote or participate in discussions regarding the tender.

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Appellant, municipality present their cases during first two days of OMB hearing CHAD IBBOTSON AND JASON PARKS STAFF WRITERS

The current council began a process to review ward boundaries in the spring following the 2014 election. Council invited members of the public to come forward with proposed plans for restructuring. After weeks of discussion, councillors decided to embark on a months-long consultation process in which four plans were presented to the public â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the status quo, a two ward system proposed by Mayor Robert Quaiff, a nine-ward system proposed by former councillor John Thompson, and a three-ward plan proposed by resident Gary Mooney.

Nine public consultation sessions were held throughout the county in summer 2015. In October 2015, appellant Pierre Klein made his own proposal to council, but was told his submission was too late to be considered. In January 2016 council approved Thompson's nine-ward plan, which would merge the ward of Bloomfield with the ward of Hallowell, eliminating one council seat. The proposal also reduced Sophiasburgh's representation by one councillor.

Subsequently, Klein appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) the bylaw which merged the two wards. He argued council failed to follow its own process and satisfy basic legal tests required by law. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In essence, I will contend that the municipality failed significantly in its due diligence in this matter in a very long list of areas,â&#x20AC;? Klein said in his opening statement.

County solicitor Wayne Fairbrother said in his opening statement the municipality contends

there was extensive public consultation leading to council's decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The evidence is going to show that this merger has improved voter parity in the county while respecting the other important factors such as community history, community interest, and geography,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Klein's challenge got off to a somewhat rocky start on Wednesday. For the most part, procedural issues dominated the first day of the hearing.

He called four County staff members as witnesses. Chief administrative officer James Hepburn, GIS supervisor Grant Hopkins, intermediate planner James Bar, and clerk Kim White each appeared via summons.

As Klein questioned the staff members, OMB member Mary Anne Sills reminded him several times the board wouldn't hear submission on his own proposal for restructuring â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nor the process by which council reached their decision â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, rather, he should focus on the deficiencies of the plan council adopted.

The Municipal Act allows a municipality to pass a bylaw to divide or redivide the municipality into wards or dissolve wards.

The municipality must provide public notice of the passing of the bylaw to alter wards within 15 days. There is no requirement for a public consultation process. Sills said the board could hear evidence if those conditions weren't met, but said it appeared council went beyond what was required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I don't think I've ever seen such an extensive process â&#x20AC;Ś this process was at least a year and half, there were several public meetings,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Day Two started with a thud

rather than a bang as Klein's first witness Kevin Gale was dispensed prior to offering any testimony to the Board.

It was Klein's intention to have Gale provide a scope of evidence

as a citizen, however, the Board doubted the longtime councillor from Sophiasburgh's ability to differentiate between his personal views and the opinions he was beholden to as a municipal repre-

sentative.

Dr. Robert Williams was called as Klein's expert witness but the Williams testimony didn't start without a hiccup however as the witness appeared

before the board without providing a written outline which is a normal practice in such matters.

See EVIDENCE, page 30

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Farmers’ market proposal for lower floor earns broad support from audience HALL, from page 1 “It’s an issue that I feel — for myself — requires more input from the community moving forward. I’d like to hear more about current needs being met and community needs that are not being met, bunt could be met. I thought this setting being more informal would be a good way to interact, obviously with the potential for community proposals to come forward.”

The councillor got the reaction he was looking for.

More than 30 people shared opinions in a meeting that lasted nearly two hours. Many of the speakers voiced strong opposition to the potential loss of an affordable community meeting place in the heart of downtown Picton.

“Why has it even come to this?” Gilles Miramontes asked.

“The fact the County would even consider selling this building is nothing short of scandalous, if not sinful. This is a public meeting place. It belongs to all of you, all the people of the county. To sell it is like gouging the heart out of the community assets you have. It must remain in County ownership.”

Miramontes was among the speakers who called into question the numbers the community development department shared.

“With regard to the report, I find these figures to be awfully skewed,” he said. “The consider the expenses of the fire hall down below should be the responsibility of the upper town hall to cover is just wrong. The downstairs has never operated as a profit-making venture… And the hours of 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., what other public building in the county follows that schedule? These numbers are skewed and it’s designed to make the building look like it is a liability to the County.”

A range of users representing a wide cross section of community interests raised their concern that they wouldn’t be able to find similarly affordable space to offer programs that allows residents to stay active, have food security, and stay informed.

“In this report, if you read through it staff have listed a number of alternatives, none of which would in any way be possible,” said Christine Renaud, who uses the building with her Food Not Bombs Collective. “Basically, by saying this space probably wouldn’t exist, those kinds of programs wouldn’t exist. What I hope is we could get together different groups to hold onto this building that is so important. It’s not only about money capital, but social capital.”

Debbie Rankin books meetings for the Picton recreation committee and the Prince Edward Pipes and Drums in the space. She said her band would cease to exist without the hall, noting that churches and schools are more expensive and not always available.

“If we didn’t have this building to practice in, I think that would be the final nail in our coffin for sure,” she said.

Rankin also questioned the

MULTI-USE BUILDING Erin Johnston sticks paper “bricks” on a symbolic Picton Town Hall showing the many different uses shared by participants at a

meeting held by councillor Lenny Epstein last Thursday. Several users expressed concern programs would cease to exist if they did not have the ability to rent affordable space in the central downtown facility. Overwhelmingly, participants supported the hall staying open. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

utilization rates and stated that even if three hours a day were knocked off, the usage would be closer to 50 per cent. She said that still doesn’t eliminate the financial pinch the County is feeling with the vacant fire hall, however.

“It still doesn’t deny we’re down $65,000 and that’s nothing to sneeze at, but like Christine said, there’s community and social capital in this building. If it was pulled away from the community it would be a real shame.”

Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce executive director Emily Cowan said the hall even benefits her members.

“We’re a not-for-profit and this is pretty much the only building where we can hold our workshops. It’s probably the only one we can afford. With the not-forprofit price, it’s very reasonable. It can sometimes help us make money if we have tickets events,” she said. “It’s literally, as far as I know, the only affordable place for a non-profit to have any sort of workshop. We wouldn’t be able to service our members and we wouldn’t be able to service our community. It’s great that we could go to Bloomfield or we could go to Hillier and other places, but this is the town with the biggest population and it makes sense to have something here too.”

Cowan said she preferred seeing a board of management solution, similar to that used in South Marysburgh at Mt. Tabor Playhouse and the Milford Town Hall that would be able to look after bookings and routine maintenance.

“I think there’s a lot of very smart and motivated people in this room and elsewhere who couldn’t make it tonight. I hope we can make it happen.”

Cowan was also one of the speakers to support a suggestion that Epstein push council to delay its request for proposals process to allow for a request for interest to take place first. That, they reasoned, could allow council to

PARTNERSHIP Rebecca Sweetman told the audience her group working

toward a year-round farmers’ market is well organized and willing to work with like-minded organizations to create a board of management model to operate a market and community hall. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

shape a more open process that would allow community groups the time and ability to hone their proposals to save the space.

There was a call from the audience Thursday that would see the town hall separated from any call for proposals regarding the space on the lower floor, which several felt could be leased for commercial space. It was also clear, however, that a proposal to build a year-round farmers’ market on that floor was well supported.

Paul Adamthwaite, who operates the privately owned Naval Marine Archive in the former Picton post office, was among those advocating that use.

“We believe in downtown. It’s an absolute no-brainer this should be kept public and should be kept part of the County’s property. A farmers’ market would be a lovely idea,” he said. “That’s what the square behind it was used for for nearly 100 years. It should be brought back without any problem at all. You’ve got to save this building as a part of downtown…

Keep the heritage in downtown Picton. Keep it. Keep a farmers’ market. Keep a common meeting place. It’s peanuts compared to

the sewer plant being put up the road at $33 million.”

Rebecca Sweetman is one of the people behind that proposal.

She said a survey the proponents conducted showed support for the site, which would offer connections between the municipality’s rural and urban areas. While Sweetman said such a market would generally operate two days a week, she indicated there was talk of a food co-op that would operate throughout the week in concert with producers.

She encouraged like-minded groups to work together with her to create a sound business proposal. She also cautioned against delaying the process as she said the group behind the farmers’ market is well organized and well prepared with partnerships.

“I really feel an amazing building like this that’s a community centre should have community participation in all aspects of its work. There’s no reason why we couldn’t get together and put together a proposal to the county that would demonstrate very appropriate use,” Sweetman said.

“It was strongly suggested to me that the board of management

idea would go over really well.”

Sweetman said the approach is working at the Bloomfield Town Hall, where the local business association operates the lower level of that facility as a tourist information centre.

Longtime Picton resident Arlene Wright thought combining the market and community hall was a great use for the building.

“We want to maintain assets like this, which are so vital to the community. I remember when I was a little girl, my grandfather used to tell me stories about watching live performances upstairs — right here where we are now. Groucho Marx and Fatty Arbuckle performed here and he watched them. It seems unbelievable, but it’s true. That’s the sort of history and aura this building has.

“I’m very much in favour of the farmers’ market. When I was a little girl, I remember the farmers’ market on Market Square. To have it as a year-round venture, I think, is important and the downstairs would be tailor made for it.”

Wright said that use would also help alleviate Picton’s lack of public washroom facilities. It’s convenience, overall, made sense to her.

“This building is right in the core. If you want to talk about the heart of something, here it is.

There’s the Regent. Here is this building. It’s so close in such proximity. It’s easy for tourists and it’s easy for people like me who have been here their whole lives.”

A younger resident, Stephanie Bell, also said the site allows a special connection for her age group.

“As a young person trying to make it in the county as costs go up, as rent is high, as housing is unavailable, as pay for your water is super expensive and hydro is the same, to be able to access a community centre and to be able to access dance or food, Tai Chi, yoga, and all kinds of workshops for $5 is so important,” she said.

“It costs so much to be a part of a community these days and I think that’s what council is missing.”

Real estate agent Libby Crombie acknowledged the importance of the facility being able to pay for itself, but added that an argument can be made that there’s real benefit to keeping the building as its value continues to appreciate.

“People using this place are going to pay for it and it’s a wash, but if they keep the building it will ultimately be more valuable,” she said.

The meeting participants participated in a straw poll where nearly everyone voted in favour of delaying the process. Epstein said he’d bring that to council Tuesday and also share concerns about losing public space and a heritage building. He also encouraged people to call his peers on council and the staff in the community development department directly and to come out to Shire Hall to be heard. He said he didn’t need to encourage people to stay on the same message.

“I will do my best to articulate what has come from this meeting and the enormous attendance and group mind where everybody is on the same page it seems. I think that’s a really good starting point,” he said. “If we take some of the ideas we’ve heard here tonight, maybe we can have some changes to the process. I am somebody who is optimistic by nature and this is definitely not a done thing by any means. There’s opportunity for us to come together. If we can get together and build something, it will revitalize this space for the next number of years.”

Some of the residents weren’t as optimistic.

“I wondered why there are not more councillors here tonight.

If your councillor isn’t here, thou need to phone or e-mail and ask them why,” said Margaret Watson. “The thought of selling this place is the most idiotic, illogical idea I’ve ever heard of.”

Linda Torney, a member of the Picton community gardens committee and the Vital Signs food security working group feared it was too late.

“When I look at the inflated figures on that handout about number of hours they expect to rent it and I look at the timeframe, I wonder if there are members of council who think we’re going to sell it no matter what.”

Epstein said he felt some councillors could be intent on selling the facility as there were discussions in the debate about building a new fire hall about selling the building to recoup expenses. He added the motion before council offers an opportunity for other possibilities to expire.

“There are other councillors, I think, that are comfortable with casting the net wide, seeing what comes back, and holding off on making a decision until they see what’s out there.”

In the wake of the meeting, a Save Picton Town Hall Facebook group was created.

A large contingent was present at Shire Hall Tuesday to see the discussion deferred until September.

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

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Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

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Pets

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COMING EVENT

1st ANNUAL TWEED GUN SHOW

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MEMORIAM

DEATHS

DEATHS

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Buy, Sell & Trade

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017 9:00am to 4:00pm Tweed Community Centre

Grace “Duetta” Williams

297 Saint Joseph Street, Tweed Ontario

Admission $5.00, ladies and children 15 and under are free accompanied by an adult. **All Firearm laws must be obeyed & Trigger locks are required**

Call Dave Jones at 613-206-9505 or email davejguns@gmail.com Vendor’s tables are $20.00 each

PERSONALS

A MALE would like to meet lady companion, a non-smoker, agreeable type. All replies confidential. All replies answered. Please reply giving name, address and phone number to The Picton Gazette Advertiser Box 100, 267 Main St. Picton, ON K0K 2T0 TAKE ME! Gent with great looking qualities is seeking a type of lady that is heavier set in build. If you know someone like this please help me by having them answer this ad. All replies answered! 613-217-9890

CARDS OF THANKS

I wish to send heartfelt thanks to all the skilled and compassionate people who cared for my husband Robert Grist throughout his long illness, particularly those who came to our home during his last few months: the nurses from St. Elizabeth and Bayshore Clinic; the nurse practitioners and therapists; and the Palliative Care Team. I am especially grateful to the kind and gentle PSW’s from Care Partners who always had a smile for Rob. Thank you to all the friends and neighbours who offered their support and assistance during this difficult time. We in PEC are blessed to have so many angels in our midst. Lynne Grist and family.

South Bay UCW would like to thank Tim McCormack for fish, everyone who cooked, served, prepared food, cleaned up, provided food and ate at our Fish Fry, July 5th.

What a surprise! Our birthday celebrations included in with the Creasy Pork Roast. We would like to thank Bob & Marion, especially Katrina with her culinary skills for the birthday cake and roasting pork with her helpers and Lynda for notifying family and friends of the event. Thanks to everyone who came and expressed their best wishes in many ways. We really were surprised.

Bud and Fran

CARD OF THANKS

Dear Friends & Neighbours: A sincere “Thank You” for your concern for me during my five months in the four hospitals.

Milford's rousing “Three Cheers” reached me in B.G.H., cards of “Good Wishes” came from Greenbush, Port Milford and Athol. Heart warming “Get Well” cards sent to K.G.H. and St. Marys of the Lake (Providence Care Hospital).

Dear Picton Block families kept in touch with flowers, cards, and talks with family members.

It is so good to be home.

Thankfully yours, Dorothy Brooks

Dorothy Olive Langridge

who passed away July 25, 2011.

Loving wife of Fred. Loved mother of Bill and his partner Candy of Marlbank and Dan and his wife Annette of Picton. Dear sister of Henry Stacey of Kingston. Much loved Gramma and Nana of Cally, Cody, Sarah and Shannon.

We think of you in silence And often speak your name But all we have are memories And your picture in a frame But now we know you walk beside us And when our life is through I pray that God will take our hand And lead us straight to you.

Loved and always remembered by Fred and family

DEATH

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MEMORIAMS

JONES, Donald, In loving memory of a dear husband, father, father-inlaw, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away July 23, 1995.

Deep in the heart lies a picture Of a loved one laid to rest; In memory’s frame we shall keep it.

Because he was one of the best.

Loved and always remembered by wife Dorothy and children Judy, Donna, Robert, Janet, Jason and the late Charles and their families.

STEVENSON, In loving memory of our Dad, John Edward Stevenson, who passed away July 24, 2007.

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

Loving you always and forever, your family.

DEATHS

This beautiful cemetery offers options to meet everyone’s preference: Traditional and Green Burials, Cremation Burials, and Cremation Scattering.

For more info call Helma Oonk

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ARMSTER, Dr. John Bernard

Peacefully at the Kentwood Park Nursing Home, John Bernard Armster of Picton, formerly of Germany, passed away on Saturday July 8, 2017, at the age 85. Cherished husband of Pamela (nee Winn). Dear father of Patricia Bowman (Bob) of Toronto, Susan McNeil (Dean) of Newmarket and Michael (Kathy) of Ajax. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeremy, Shawn, Naomi, and Stephanie and greatgrandchildren Peyton and Ryder. A private family gathering was held following cremation. If desired, memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the

WILLIAMS, Brenda Jane

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Hospice Prince Edward on Wednesday July 19th, 2017.

Brenda Williams, former postmaster of the Bloomfield Post Office at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Raymond. Dear mother of Michael and his wife Julia of Mount Albert, ON. Dear sister of Donald (Sharon) Reid of Picton.

Brenda will be sadly missed by her two granddaughters Alisha and Lauren. Mrs. William’s is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday July 24th, 2017 at 2 p.m. Reverend Audrey Whitney to officiate. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday afternoon from 1 pm until 3 pm at the funeral home.

Whattam www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Funeral Home

MACTAGGART, Madeleine Marie Thérèse (nee Hasselrot)

November 24, 1939 - July 23, 2017 With courage and determination Madeleine won the challenge against her chronic, progressive pain dying peacefully, as she wished, on Sunday July 23, 2017 at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Madeleine will be remembered as a creative artist and fashion aficionado. She owned the successful "Sugar Puff" boutique on Main St. Picton for a number of years. Her needlework art and knitting/crocheting designs were always imaginative and one of a kind. After studying art in Stockholm, Copenhagen and Vancouver she held many exhibitions of her works. Living in Picton since 1982 Madeleine enjoyed an active social life with many friends, her beloved pets and the same joie de vive that was always her style. Cremation has taken place. Please join her niece, Christina Schwery of Zurich Switzerland in a celebration of Madeleine's life on Thursday August 10 at 2 pm. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church followed by refreshments. Memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated. A life well lived and a death with dignity - well done Madeleine!

Arrangements entrusted to

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton www.whattamfuneralhome.com

MOORE, Shirley Maureen

Peacefully at West Lake Terrace on Saturday July 22, 2017.

Maureen Moore, formerly of Belleville, at the age of 78.

Beloved wife of the late Laverne. Loving mother of Steve and his wife Stephanie of Rhode Island and Paul and his wife Alison of Picton. Proud grandma of Nicole, Kimberley, Danelle and Jesse and great-grandma of Gunner and Amelia. Dear sister of David McFarland, Dianne Fraser, Joanne Meads and the late George McFarland. A Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Wednesday August 2nd at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Belleville Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Family will receive friends on the Wednesday afternoon from 1 p.m. until service time.

Whattam www.whattamfuneralhome.com

November 25, 2016 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Please join family, friends and neighbours at the Williams family farm, 170 South Big Island Road the afternoon of Sunday, August 6, 2017 for fun, refreshment and reminiscences as we happily celebrate the long and full life of Grace Williams.

Don’t forget to bring your stories and memories to share with all.

DEATH

FRAPE, Ann nee Munro, Bergin

of Northport Ontario Passed peacefully in her 84th year. beloved wife of Lewis Frape, mother to Matthew (Marian) and Grandma to Alexander, Cate and Andrew Bergin. Born November 8th 1932 in Scotland to George and Isabella Munro, sister to Esther and George (deceased) She did not want any service so cremation has occurred but a celebration of her life will be held at a future date She was a fiery Scotswoman with a generous heart and a willingness to help everyone. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Bye Mum ☹

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YARD SALE

HUGE ESTATE GARAGE & YARD SALE!

YARD SALE

Saturday & Sunday July 29 & 30

July 29 & 30, 7-4pm 548 & 558 Old Milford Rd

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AT 10:00 A.M. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, POOL TABLE, FRANKLIN MINT COLLECTOR CARS/MOTORCYCLES, JOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL MOWER, SNOW BLOWER, FARM ITEMS ETC. HELD FOR DAVE SIMPSON North East of Napanee in the Village of Croydon, From 401 (Exit 593) Cty. Rd. 4 North (Camden East Rd.) Approx. 20 Km. To Croydon Rd. West on Croydon Rd. #14, Approx. 4 Km. To Sale Site #1010 Please refer to last weeks paper for full isting or go to....

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AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE FOR GRANT & LOLA CLARK, NAPANEE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Gibbard dining table/4 cane back chairs & matching china hutch, FP chesterfield & chair, coffee & end tables, gate leg table, drop leaf table, ornate coffee table, antique wooden rocker, cedar chest, small marble top table, 2 Duncan Phyfe tables with brass feet, book shelves, “D” end tables, glass door former gun cabinet, floor & table lamps, Gibbard hi boy chest & matching dresser/mirror, antique cash register, qty. of glass & china, art glass, depression, cranberry pieces, carnival glass, collectibles, crystal stemware & many more pieces far too many to list.

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KINGSTON ESTATE PLUS LOCAL CONSIGNMENTS All items are priced to sell. This is not a live Auction.

Koopmans Estate and Consignment Store, also Auction Centre, 662 County Road #12 3.5 kms Southwest of Bloomfield on Westlake Rd. Full Estate of Household Furnishings, Antiques, Tools! Dining table and 6 Parsons leather chairs matching buffet, Expresso and Cappuccino maker, Armoire matching end tables, futon, Antique trunks, office desk and chairs, quantity of small and large filing cabinets, shelving units, small tools, small kitchen appliances, modern wall hangings and home décor, sport cards, quantity of occasional tables, Antique glass, large amount of outdoor furniture, cross country his and her skiis, 3 Rubber garden hoses, quantity ladders, lawn games, cement bird bath, camping equipment including tent, cookware, small BBQ, jewellery, books, lamps, Large Aquarium, lawn mower, snow blower, small power tools, Garage full of tools too numerous to list, Excellent Quality Estate, something for everyone.

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Yard Sale proceeds to Loyalist Humane Society.

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Williams’ testimony frames debate during hearing’s second day EVIDENCE, from page 25

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Fairbrother called it “disappointing” that Williams did not prepare such a document.

“I don't object to his qualifications to express opinion evidence, it is a concern to me that he's going to give oral evidence and I have no idea what he's going to say,” Fairbrother said.

“It's highly unusual that an expert witness comes without a witness statement,” Sills added.

It was decided by the Sills that the notes Williams was working from would be photocopied and provided to all parties prior to testimony being given but it's unclear what impact this faux pas will have on Sills' determination.

Much of Williams testimony hinged on the Carter Decision, a 1991 Supreme Court of Canada landmark decision that decided on the right to vote under Section 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that right to vote meant "effective representation".

Williams explained the goal of the Carter decision is parity, although parity is impossible to attain to an absolute degree.

“You allow for variation when it helps you give the people in that area better access to the representative and a better chance to be heard in making decisions,” Williams said.

Williams maintained that it's his belief that's shared by others that a 25-per-cent larger or smaller

variance in ward population is an acceptable variation in terms of voter parity.

But in his view, council moved ahead with the nine-ward plan without any study or evidence and, in his expert opinion, he would not have recommended to council a plan that had that kind of discrepancy.

“It shouldn't be routine to have a variation of that scale. It's difficult to say 500 equals 5,000,” Williams stated.

In his view, Williams testified the nine-ward plan does not fit the criteria laid out in Carter.

“There's no justification...

There's an enormous variation in the population of Prince Edward County in regard to the wards,” He said. “There are some that are very small compared to others.”

While the current array of representation is complicated because of the idea wards elect more than one councillor, Williams clarified that an appropriate application of the decision would be that all wards are as close as possible in population.

Williams said the only implicit reason he found for Council moving forward with the bylaw was its desire to keep using the old pre-amalgamation township boundaries.

“Assuming that's the only way to do it, you end up with these anomalies but that is not necessarily a principle that has any merit for creating a ward sys-

tem in 2017,” He said, adding that continuing to use these boundaries lacking parity because of some long past historical significance was in error.

“The fact there was no parity in the past is not a reason to keep using the same system. Inequities in our voting system are not to be accepted merely because they have historical precedent. History is important but the goal is effective representation,” Williams said. “The fact there were longstanding, important pre-amalgamation boundaries, that is not where we are now. We are in one municipality, we are not in 10 separate places that must be maintained as a basis of representation in perpetuity when they run contrary to this overriding principle (in the Carter decision) of effective representation.”

Williams did admit there was a slight variation in the elimination of Bloomfield ward and the removal of one Sophiasburgh councillor but this adjustment that did not improve that relationship between the largest and the smallest wards in any way when it came to voter parity.

During cross examination, Fairbrother made it be known it his view that Williams was offering his interpretation of Carter and not what was offered in the decision. He pointed to statements in the decision that indicated parity of voting power is not the only factor to be taken into

account when ensuring effective representation. He added the Carter decision offered no numerical value for variance, nor has the OMB used a set number in its ward boundary rulings.

A number of residents were granted participant status at the hearing including Dennis Fox, Kathleen Vowinckel and Dave Mowbray who all spoke at the hearing Thursday.

Fox was in favour of the appeal, claiming the municipality had played volleyball with the issue for far too long while Vowinckel and Mowbray were in favour of the bylaw.

Fairbrother called laypersons Thompson, Monica Alyea (a former councillor) and expert witness John Maddox.

In his submission in chief, Maddox said it was his position that the nine-ward bylaw respected existing boundaries and communities of interest.

“I think it reflects some degree of service areas that quietly exist in those existing communities as well. Effective representation seeks relative parity, but the focus must be on effective representation, not some kind of mathematical science,” Maddox said. “It cannot be achieved with taking into account contributing factors like geography, historic boundaries and communities of interest. In my opinion the proposal has a reasonable balance of those ingredients that go into boundary consideration.”

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It may seem hackneyed to say that Cole Norton is developing his stride at the Oklahoma State University.

But that's precisely what the Picton native accomplished during his sophomore season in Stillwater, Okla. As he posted his best time in several years and is now part of the NCAA program's 4x100 m relay team.

And as he works to hone the skill that brought him an opportunity at North America's largest athletic stage, he is also finding a place within the hierarchy of American University athletics.

When the PECI alumus arrived in the fall of 2015, Norton said he really didn't know where he fit in as a freshman.

“The coach and I had some conflict and there were some issues,” Norton explained. “I was having a tough time fitting into his system.”

As a result, Norton only participated in four meets in the spring of 2016 and his nagging hamstring injury was flaring up with almost every stride.

With his spot on the team hanging in the balance, Norton said at times he felt forced to run because scratching out from an event would be even worse for his spot on the track program's roster.

Norton's best registered time in 2016 was an 11.05 at the Arkansas Jim Mcdonnell Invitational.

For perspective, Norton's 2013 bronze-medal winning time for PECI was 10.93.

“I went into my sophomore year with no expectations. I was simply going to follow the program as it was laid out to me and not do any extras,” Norton explained.

But fate intervened as a new sprints coach, Giles McDonnell, came over to the Cowboys from the Utah St. And gave Norton a whole

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ON THE RUN Picton native Cole Norton competes for the Oklahoma State University Cowboys at an NCAA track meet this spring. Norton has had a strong sophomore season. (Leva Zarankaite/Oklahoma State University) new lease on his chosen ath- replicate that run at the Big peak,” he admitted. letic pursuit.

12 Championships, posting a Norton has a couple of “He led the way to my 10.84 but the sprinter felt as goals this upcoming season best season ever,” Norton healthy as he had in several and one is to make an impact said. “His strengthening pro- seasons. for the relay team in the Big gram that he instituted “My confidence is way 12 Conference in 2018 and throughout the year made up, running like I have noth- the other is to impress at a my hamstring stronger.” ing to prove and not like my walk-on tryout for the OSU That's not to say there freshman year where my life Baseball team. weren't bumps along the is on the line and I know that Norton last played ball way. my next race could be my for a local County Lynx club Norton was unable to last,” he said. “I feel like I in his early secondary school crack the lineup during the have a role to play, I'm on the days and a tryout has been 2107 indoor season and relay team and I have a pur- set up for him when he recouldn't make a start. pose.” turns to the Boomer/Sooner But Norton finally made He added that posting his state. it to the blocks in the out- best time in several years “I've been working out door and the most of the op- made him believe that per- with my good friend Phil portunity, running faster and haps his best races were yet Seguin who was recruited to faster all regular season that to come. play for the Ryerson Rams culminated with a 10.77 at “I hadn't run that fast in this season and he's been the May 5 outdoor regular quite some time and I was helping me with my fielding season finale in Arkansas. getting to the point where I and bunting skills,” Norton Norton couldn't quite wondered if I had hit my added.

The Wellington Dukes are expected to make a major announcement at a press conference scheduled at Essroc Arena this morning at 11 a.m.

The announcement is expected to involve potential ownership/investor changes, a change and confirmation in coaching and management as well as an announcement on player acquisitions.

Never in the history of the franchise has a press conference been so monumental and it may wind up being a red-letter day in Prince Edward County hockey lore.

Sources indicate the club is expected to remove the interim title next to Picton native Ryan Woodward's name and make the 35 year old its next full time general manager.

Woodward has served as interim coach and general manager of the organization this off-season, leading their prospect development team to a quarterfinals showing at the John Cunniff Chowder Cup showcase tournament in Boston, Mass. earlier this month.

After the sudden and unexpected departure of Marty Abrams who left to takeover the rival Trenton Golden Hawks in June, Woodward has been minding the franchise while owner Michael Mulvihill was entertaining potential ownership/investor bids.

Woodward is also expected to be a leading voice of the coaching staff for the upcoming season but how that is titled is unclear as the team will also be bringing in former Whitby Fury bench boss Scott McCrory.

Under the former OHL standout, the Fury were vaulted from the 2017 OJHL playoffs by Wellington in a dramatic seven game series this past spring and McCrory was replaced by former Belleville Bull and Toronto Maple Leaf Rob Pearson in April.

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As of Tuesday, McCrory was still listed as the Fury's president although it's expected he will relinquish that title and he and Woodward will serve as co-coaches or associate coaches.

As for the fleshing out the coaching staff, McCrory will be bringing in former Fury assistant Ryan Kitchen while its expected former Duke and Picton Pirate Kyle Hawkins Schulz is expected to be retained in the role he filled last season.

In terms of ownership, it's believed that former Western Hockey League player and Napanee businessman Ken Clement will be brought on board as an investor and while it's unknown what percentage Mulvihill will retain in the deal, it's expected the latter will stay in the position of governor for the 2017-2018 season.

A press release issued on Tuesday indicated the club would be addressing the both the ownership and management issues as well as player acquisitions although the source indicated Dukes signed to play the upcoming season may not be present.

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One of the greatest defensive minds in Canadian Football League history is calling the county home this summer — and while he’s enjoying the wine and scenery, he’d rather be on the sidelines.

Coach Rich Stubler, a Grey Cup champion with five different franchises found himself without an assignment this year as the Toronto Argonauts brought in a new staff with him still under contract.

On Tuesday, he spoke to Picton Rotarians about his life as a gridiron mentor.

“The day I retire will be the day I drop dead. I’m here because the Argos won’t let me coach this year,” he said. “I have a full salary and full benefits, and I’m living here in a cottage.”

Stubler tried to get out of his contract to take on another coaching role, but it was too late in the game when Toronto got everything finalized. At 67, he’s taking it tough not being involved in every play call, but he realizes that’s part of the game. After all, the Colorado native has taken 19 different jobs on both sides of the border in a career that spans 46 years.

“This is what I do for a living.

It’s who I am,” he said. “I love it. I still have a passion for it. I still have five good years for it. I didn’t get to work this year — they didn’t hire until late and I was the only guy under contract. I couldn’t get out of that contract, that’s part of the deal.”

In and out of the CFL since 1983 when notorious owner Harold Ballard brought him to Hamilton — he signed a contract to coach the Ti-Cats without ever seeing the industrial city — Stubler has made a name for himself creating successful schemes to stop offence. Asked by the Gazette about his defensive philosophies, he indicated it’s really quite simple.

“As a defence, you have to play as one group. You have to have selfless guys even though you have stars. You have to have one room and one thought process. That’s how defences win.

If you have a great star and you kind of build everything around one guy and forget about everyone else, you’re not going to be that good.”

Stubler downplayed the idea that Xs and Os result in successful football, adding that schemes depend more on the personalities involved and the opponents than any core philosophy. He said coaching is more about management than about any specific set of expertise.

“Coaching is managing people just like you do in business. It has nothing to do with Xs and Os, we all know those things,” he said. “The expertise in coaching, if you’re there and you’ve studied it enough, you’re going to figure it out just like you do in business.”

SALESMAN Renowned CFLdefensive coach Rich Stubler said his job is like any business. His job is to sell his players on a product — a style of play and team cohesion that will win games. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) Really, it all comes down to convincing men.

“I’m a salesman. I have a product to sell,” Stubler said. “I’m pretty good at defence because we have a good product. I sell that product to people. I tell them we’re all driving Cadillacs…They may be orange or red or green or black, but we’re all driving the same brand. We have to figure out how to make it fit.”

Over his career in coaching, Stubler said he’s come to realize there are three types of people in the world. There are those who will do just what’s asked and show no more initiative. There’s a second group that shows initiative, but stops when the going gets tough. Then, he said there’s a third group who are exceptional. People like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Willie Pless, or Rickey Ray. “They are people for who the money of it is not the deal, it’s the passion of it. It’s how they formulate their lives. Again, there are very few of these people.”

Stubler called Doug Flutie the best quarterback he’s ever faced.

He also had a chance to watch hockey great Wayne Gretzky up close while coaching the Edmonton Eskimos. He said while people might knock their size, they had a vision that couldn’t be coached. If you ask them why they did something, he said, they’d shrug “I don’t know.”

They didn’t take time to think, Stubler noted, they just acted.

The coach cautioned he’s not looking for someone just like those elite athletes.

“People always come up to me and say I have someone who’s just like… If you tell me that, I will never recruit that kid ever. There is no one like Wayne Gretzky.

There is no one like Doug Flutie.

There is no one like Dick Butkus or Tom Brady. Don’t tell me you have someone just like that, I won’t respect you at all any more.”

Stubler also urged his audience to live in the moment, noting that most things happen to people because they are in the right place at the right time. He said that of

all American children who start playing football, only 0.0001 per cent will ever turn pro.

The veteran coach says he loves living in Canada, though he’s a dual citizen almost by accident. He was coaching with CFL great Ron Lancaster in Edmonton when they were inspired to get citizenship for a practical reason.

It was going to cost $500 to renew a work visa. To apply for citizenship, it was $50.

“We took the class, I got sworn in, and the next day I went to Oregon as a coach,” he said.

While he has looked at jobs across the border, Stubler said he’s more fond of the Canadian game than American professional football for several reasons — though he said he still likes the American college game.

“I don’t watch the NFL. I call it the ‘No-Fun League.’ Nobody there will take a chance to do anything. I’ll watch (Bill) Belichick. I’ll watch Atlanta. I used to watch Denver and I like the Ravens for their defence,” he said.

Stubler recalled going to games with his dad where teams will run on first and second down and routinely before really going for it with a pass on third down.

In Canada, he said they’ll make the play on first down.

He also added that when he coached in Dallas for Tom Landry, the team had 25 different coaches and he wondered why they needed so many. He also felt that was too many people involved in the decisions of a team, instead preferring a tight-knit coaching staff.

Stubler said he felt the CFL fan experience is also better. He said people tend to watch NFL based on hype, but said he likes the competition here, just as a hockey fan might prefer a junior game.

The coach also dispelled notions the Canadian game is suffering, noting the league has a good television deal, people in the stands, and the right commissioner in the job. Young fans also aren’t a concern.

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Two charged after ATV collides with police vehicle on Picton’s Main Street Sunday

Two people were charged following a collision between an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and a police vehicle on Main Street in downtown Picton early Sunday.

Following investigation of the collision, police charged the ATV driver, a 26-year-old Picton male, with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle

with no plates, two counts of driving while under suspension, and a Highway Traffic Act offence of passing while the roadway was not clear to oncoming traffic.

The all-terrain vehicle was towed and will be held for seven days. The driver has also had his licence suspended for 90 days.

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Organizers believe there’s an appetite to continue to stage rodeo events each summer RODEO, from page 1

Whether it was a junior bull rider from Mitchell, Ontario or a veteran calf roper from Mexico, nearly 200 participants competed in what is the second largest rodeo tour in Canada that draws nearly one million spectators annually.

The event is co-organized by the Municipality and the Prince Edward Agricultural Society and Lindsay gave all those involved top marks for a well produced event.

“I can’t say enough about the members of the organizing committee who made this event such a huge success. One of greatest joys as the community centre manager is having the opportuni-

ty to work so closely with the Prince Edward Agricultural Society,” she added.

The society’s president Susan Jones said an improved layout and one year's experience helped in the operations of the two-day event.

“Last year was a learning experience and we managed to improve on things and it ran very well,” Jones told the Gazette.

Jones said the response from attendees was overwhelming positive and many hoped the event would become an annual part of the summer calender in Prince Edward County.

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“We will have those discussions with our partners in the coming weeks and provide more information when it becomes available.”

The iconic and historic grandstand provided the perfect backdrop for the event and fans of heritage agriculture sport came from all over the Quinte area both Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the show.

Lindsay said there were several benefits to the Municipality for hosting a rodeo event.

“We will look at continuing to host the County Championship Rodeo because of the benefits it offers the local community. The event helps boosts tourism and the local economy by attracting thousands of spectators from across the region and 200 professional participants from five different countries,” Lindsay said.

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Four County Clippers contributed as a regional all-star team won silver at last weekend’s Canadian National Invitational Tournament, the largest NCAA-certified basketball event in the country.

The U15 Eastern Ontario Elite formed just to prepare for the event in Toronto with nearly a month of practices and an exhibition game leading up to the big event.

Guard Devon Wilton and big men Brodie Byford and Alex Arsenault suited up for the Elite alongside five players from Kingston and three from Belleville. Rob Garden also joined the squad as an assistant coach.

The Elite swept through their preliminary round with some of the lowest points allowed averages as they beat the BTB Elite 50-43, the Red Rush 43-43, and People’s Basketball 39-31.

Garden said the club relied on its basics as they turned some heads and won unexpected games.

“As a group, our biggest strength was our defence. Every team we played was much more athletic than we were, but as a group, no team in the tournament played better fundamental basketball than we did,” he said. “Our defensive philosophy was based around the principle of ‘no easy baskets.’ We clogged lanes, chased teams off

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the three-point line, and crashed the boards.”

At the other end of the court, he said the game plan was to control the tempo and play a methodical game, which was in stark contrast to the run-andgun efforts most other teams employed.

The coach said he felt his local County Clippers charges did well.

“Brodie did a good job running the floor and was a force inside. Devon’s speed and compete level was evident when he got on the floor. Finally, Alex’s athleticism was on full display both on offence and defence.”

Garden added the players were playing catch-up a bit having not played at that level before, but all battled hard and contributed.

In the quarterfinal, the Elite defeated the Mississauga Monarch easily 47-28 to set up a semifinal match-up against the Brookwood Elite from Montreal. The defending champions at their age level, Brookwood was expected by many to repeat in the tournament. Byford said it was easy to see why given their size and athleticism. He said they had five players 6’5 and taller and all of them were skilled.

In a loud, packed gym that even struck Garden as one of the most intense environments he’s coached in, th teams battled back and forth. Eastern Ontario led by 10 with four minutes to go, but Brookwood wouldn’t be outdone with a 7-0 run to make it close. The Eastern Ontario squad wouldn’t be outdone as they made clutch free throws when it mattered to seal a 47-39 victory.

Byford said the bench simply stayed in it through the ups and downs and the team fed on that energy with all the players and the crowd fuelling the effort. He’ll long remember that contest.

“That was the most intensity of any game I’ve ever watched, let alone been a part of,” he said.

In the final game in Brampton, the Elite played the EYB Uplay Canada club from the GTA. Garden said they’re one of the best AAU rep programs in Canada and they proved too strong, winning 70-43.

With scouts watching, fans screaming, and some really talented players on both sides of the ball, Byford concluded the event was something really special for he and his teammates to be involved with.

“It’s probably the best basketball competition I’ve been involved with,” he said, adding he’d relish the chance to participate again in the future. He also expected the gained confidence and experience matching up against top-end players and running set plays will help all three players and their coach as they return to share the benefits of the experience with their Panthers and Clippers teammates.

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Stubler says Canadian game is in good shape and doesn’t worry about league attracting young fans COACH, from page 32

“Everybody is worrying about the millennials, but they’re worried about the millennials for everything — Christmas shopping, house buying. Like every generation before them, they’ll

change the face of things. When I came up, we were the generation in the ‘60s. We protested the war and they said the world would come to an end because of what we did. It still survived.”

He added the game remains exciting for him because of the

way it has changed over the years.

“The players are bigger, faster, and stronger. They can do things the guys 30 years ago never dreamed about. Their approach to the game has changed. Our approach to the game has changed. You’re able to digitally

break it down and send it to their iPads. The preparation is totally different,” he said.

Stubler shared many tales with Rotarians that day. He spoke about how the first hockey game he watched was sitting beside Rocket Richard at Maple Leaf Gardens,

his golf exploits with Willie Nelson, and why he’s given away all the Grey Cup rings he’s ever won.

Until his next foray into the game, Stubler said he’s enjoying time with his wife of four years and his two-year-old grandson — the first young child he’s spent

considerable time with after years invested in his work. They’ll spend their summer in the county, the next seven months in Arizona, and then he’ll do what coaches do. He’ll pack his bags and move on to his next challenge and the next group of people to sell.

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