Picton Gazette July 6, 2017

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Wellington welcomes royalty as Charles and Camilla visit Thousands line streets for a glimpse of guests on Canada 150 tour JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

While some in the community may deny the importance and relevance of the monarchy in today's world, there was no denying the magnitude of the outpouring of support and reverence during the royal visit to Wellington on Friday afternoon.

Thousands packed along the barricades, sought peering positions at the park adjacent to the Wellington United Church and the cheers were deafening when the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall finally made their appearance to tour the Wellington Farmers’ Market.

People were in such a great and joyous state of mind even Premier Kathleen Wynne received a congenial round of applause as royal watchers and fans, (some travelling from as far as Ottawa and Toronto) could put their politics away for such a momentous occasion.

“It's a day that will remembered for a very long time to come,” Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff said as the royal motorcade departed. “It's the first time we've been able to entertain a royal visit and their Royal Highnesses. It's a very proud moment for all the residents of Prince Edward County and for the municipality.”

In what could only be described as a whirlwind visit, Charles and Camilla descended upon Wellington with their security team at around 2 p.m.

THE ROYAL TREATMENT The Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales enjoy cake, strawberries and ice cream during their visit to the Wellington Farmers’ Market on Friday. The stop was part of three day Royal tour of Canada in honour of 150 years of Confederation. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

and happily broke typical royal protocol right from the start, greeting the throngs of admirers and well wishers lined up on both sides of the Main Street east of the United Church as

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party was welcomed by Wynne and her partner Jane Rounthwaite, Quaiff and his wife Susan and market organizer Louise McFaul and her husband David.

The royal couple toured the stalls at the market and engaged several proprietors, farmers and producers, often asking probing questions about their wares or goods and often displaying a

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After thrilling those in the crowd, shaking hands and conducting small talk, the royal

light-hearted spirit about the gaggle of international press that hovered for every movement.

“They were very receptive, their comments were thoughtful and often humorous,” Quaiff said.

The Duchess tried a lot of samples and it was so much that eventually she gave some to her assistant to have on the plane later.”

The royals joined parishioners of the Wellington United Church for a brief pause where they sampled strawberry short cake before resuming their tour.

Scottish Accents vendor Ian Batt was identified almost immediately as the Prince of Wales recognized his family tartan. The two men shared a nice conversation about northern portion of the isle of Great Britain and, more directly, the city Edinburgh.

“I mentioned the last time I was this close to royalty was when his mother's vehicle came close to hitting my foot when she visited our school in 1954,” Batt said with a laugh.

The Prince replied with a quip about the abundance of onelegged Scotsmen and then sampled some tablet shortbread.

“I was happy if it went reasonably well and I figured expectations that (Charles and Camilla) would have a good time (were realized) but what a moment for the community,” Batt added.

Nearby, young Remy Dullard was dressed for the occasion, outfitted in what more than one member of the visiting British press described as a “fetching phone box ensemble.”

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Wynne joins local leaders to greet Prince, Duchess Quaiff, Maracle echo premier’s comments about celebrating country’s diversity during sesquicentennial JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Even a visit by the premier was overshadowed by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on Friday afternoon.

And such was the light-hearted mood in Wellington where the very best foot was put forward, a solid conservative riding in Ontario was able to set aside their politics for a at least short time and accept a visiting premier of the Liberal persuasion without any boos or hisses.

At least audible ones.

In her well-received remarks, Premier Kathleen Wynne called Wellington the “perfect place” to welcome the Royal Highnesses.

She also mentioned that while celebrating 150 years of Confederation, this 2017 Canada Day offered a moment to “ reflect on all of the people that have walked this land long before the rest of us came here.”

“This Canada Day, we are celebrating 150 years of a country and a province that only exists because when our descendants came from somewhere else, the First Nations people were here to help us, they were here to help us understand the land and how to survive here and that's a huge thing for us to celebrate,” the premier said, adding that the spirit in

PREMIER IN PRINCE EDWARD Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne speaks prior to the arrival of The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall in Wellington Friday as Mayor Robert Quaiff and Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte chief R. Donald Maracle look on . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Wellington Friday afternoon was special.

“This strong community, this farmers’ market and the obvious community spirit and commitment that is being demonstrated here defines who (Ontarians) are.

While Canada was busy celebrating 150 years of Confederation, another important date was quickly appearing on the horizon when it comes to celebrating milestones.

Mayor Robert Quaiff reminded those in attendance that it was on July 16, 1792 when Upper Canada Lt. Gov-Gen John Graves

Simcoe named this growing settlement after Prince Edward Augustus, the Duke of Kent and the County's 225th birthday would soon be here.

“Our Loyalist roots run deep in the county but at the same time, it's important to acknowledge the First Peoples how have called this area home for 500 years and have played a major role into shaping the county into what we know and love today,” Quaiff said. “These are our neighbours to the north, the mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.”

Chief R. Donald Maracle said Mohawks extend to all

Canadians congratulations as they celebrated 150 years of the founding of Dominion Canada.

“We celebrate Canada Day not in the same sense but we celebrate our many long years in this land.

Canada is a diverse country and we can all celebrate our common history,” Maracle said.

Maracle said gatherings such as the one on Friday afternoon offered an opportunity to give thanks to the Creator for all that this land provides and the resources and opportunity that makes Canada a great place to live.

It was also a time to reflect and remember the past 150 years, remember Canadians and First Nation history together and set new goals for the future.

Maracle explained the Mohawk nation is part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and there have been three centuries of relationships between these people and British crown300 years of “peace and friendship, trade and military accomplishments.”

But acknowledging historic treaties and times the Haudenosaunee peoples have fought bravely for the Crown doesn't eliminate or wash away past mistakes or mistreatment.

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PECI celebrates achievements of accomplished Class of 2017 as 122 students graduate Thursday night McFarlane urges grads to dream big, remember where they came from JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

There have been larger classes graduate PECI than the group that culminated their secondary school education on Thursday evening at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

But in terms of support and academic accolades, it's difficult to recall a more distinguished class in recent memory than PECI's Class of 2017.

A near-capacity crowd, perhaps one of the largest in the last 10 years, cheered their favourite graduate and applauded a number of groups recognized for their cumulative achievements and their individual accomplishments.

Of the 122 graduates, 39 students were Ontario scholars and were graduating with an average of 80 per cent or higher in six Grade 12 courses while 15 graduates had earned entrance scholarships or bursaries from the universities to which they applied.

A total of 19 graduates earned technology certificates for acquiring a minimum of five tech credits while 17 arts majors picked up the same number of arts credits.

PECI also had eight graduates earning a total of five business credits during the secondary school career.

In his final remarks to the Class of 2017, principal Darren McFarlane implored the graduates to honour the past, celebrate and embrace the present and to construct the future.

“Everyone one of you has an important contribution to make to the world in which we live. It has been said that students graduating today will work in jobs that have not yet been created yet using technology that has not even been developed,” McFarlane said. “Scientists predict that the cures to many of the world’s most tragic illnesses lie in the hands of students today…that is truly exciting and inspiring. Be sure to show ongoing perseverance, accept challenge as an opportunity, view each setback as a setup for something greater, and never settle for less than your best.”

McFarlane's parting thought delivered to the 2017 graduates was that they were here tonight because of the collective investment of an entire community that extends from their immediate family to greater Prince Edward County.

“We have a sign at a busy exit in our school that reads “You are the pride of Prince Edward County” and that should not be taken lightly. Tonight I urge not only to goal set but to also dream set and reach beyond that which is easily obtained. While in the process, never forget where you came from and the pride that stands firmly behind you. It has been

HEAD OF THE CLASS PECI graduate Kieran McKenzie is presented the Governor General’s Medal by principal Darren McFarlane at the school’s 2017 graduation ceremony Thursday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) said that you can’t know where you’re going until you know and appreciate where you have been.

Always stay connected with your community, friends and familyincluding your school family. The greatest gifts in life come from the relationships you hold and the experiences that you enjoy together — and that includes tonight,” he added.

Kieran McKenzie was top graduate, earning the Governor General's Academic Medal for highest academic standing while garnering five Grade 12 subject awards and five bursaries or prizes. Other top graduates included Lynsey Corbin, Codie

Goodman, Esther Prinzen, Abby Terpstra, Iain Cameron, Tessa Brant, Ruth Laliberte and 2017

valedictorian Noah Mossey.

In Mossey, long time PECI educator Marian Moon said when she was approached to introduce the 2017 valedictorian she thought of the first time she had heard the young man's name.

One might have surmised that occasion to be perhaps grade 8 orientation day when his incoming class arrived at PECI to begin the transition to high school.

“Or maybe on his first day of Grade 9 when I’m sure he heard my voice echoing down the hallway, or maybe the first time his name appeared on my class list,” Moon said.

But no, Moon was advised during Mossey's Grade 8 year over a friendly get-together that a particularly bright young man also planning on attending the high school in the fall.

“I will be thrilled to have him in my classes, I was assured; he was hard-working, dedicated to his studies, had a clear plan for his

future, was personable, and brilliant.

As my friend continued with her glowing description of this potential new student one thought came to my mind: We’ll see,” Moon said.

Flash forward four years later and that same young man is now a PECI graduate and looking forward to attending the University of British Columbia on scholarship.

“Yes, he is hard-working, dedicated to his studies, has a clear plan for his future, is personable and I will go as far as to say his course work has been impressive. More importantly he has taken the lessons he has learned at PECI to heart. He can be relied upon, he shows concern for others, and is political active.

I know I speak for everyone when I wish him well in all his future endeavours,” Moon said.

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Committee vote starts process that could see County put Picton Town Hall on the market Epstein argues against potential sale given current volume of use CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The future of Picton Town Hall could be decided in the next few months.

Last week, committee of the whole voted to list the town hall and former Picton Fire Station for potential sale through a request for proposal process. The motion includes a clause inviting alternative proposals for the use of the property that will be considered by council along with any offers to purchase the property. The motion will go forward to council on July 25 for approval.

While no firm deadline was established last week, staff indicated the proposal period would likely be open for about 90 days. Purchase proposals and alternatives will have a common deadline.

Committee approved the motion following a closed-session discussion.

Councillor Lenny Epstein spoke in opposition to the motion, saying the building is in active use.

“I'm concerned that it's kind of like selling grandma's silverware; once you divest yourself of it, get-

SEEKING SUITORS? Councillors supported a motion last week that would see the former Picton fire hall listed for potential sale while also inviting the public to submit proposals for the building. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

ting it back becomes a real challenge,” he said.

He said the hall is rented the equivalent of 40 hours per week and, in his view, should remain open to public access. While he didn't agree with listing the property for potential sale, Epstein said he supported looking at alternative uses for the building.

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“I do not agree with listing this, especially since it's not currently surplus to our needs,” Epstein said. “…I know the community use that space.”

A staff report included on the June 29 committee agenda says the former fire hall, located at 2 Ross Street, is a valuable asset given its location, heritage value,

and significant redevelopment potential. Councillors received a detailed financial projection at a special committee-of-the-whole meeting on March 25, 2014 which suggested proceeds from the sale of the Ross Street hall — estimated at $525,000 — could reduce borrowing requirements for the new Picton fire station. Councillors also received a presentation in March 2014 showing the financial impact of the new Picton fire station. That presentation noted the surplus stations could be repurposed to create new eco-

nomic drivers and provide new property tax revenue.

Since the municipality announced plans for a new Picton fire hall were moving forward, there has been considerable interest in 2 Ross Street, the staff report says. The report indicates there has been interest in residential and commercial redevelopment as well as interest in having the municipality retain ownership while potentially allowing notfor-profit, social enterprise, or other community uses on the lower level. The report acknowledges the site has been mentioned as a possible community hub.

“Given current market conditions in the county, the sale of 2 Ross Street could generate considerable revenue for the County while still permitting council to establish conditions of sale that further its strategic objectives,” the report says, noting objectives such as affordable housing and heritage preservation.

The property has been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, which limits alterations to the property's heritage attributes. The site is just over an acre in size and is zoned institutional.

The report says the fire hall portion of the building has been vacant since the new Picton fire station opened while the upper level continues to be used as a meeting place for various groups.

In 2016, community groups booked a total of 2,108.5 hours out of 6,188 available hours at the town hall — a usage of about 34

per cent with revenue totalling $6,223. Combined expenses for the property totalled $70,679, for a net tax-funded operating deficit of $64,456.

The report notes that if the building were sold there are many hall rental options in Picton, including the publiclyowned Prince Edward Community Centre and several other privately-owned options.

Councillor Dianne O'Brien supported the motion, noting the other options for meeting places.

“There are lots of places for the public to meet, so I'm going to support this motion as it is.

Mayor Robert Quaiff also supported the motion, noting the potential to reduce borrowing for the new station.

“If we keep this now … we heard what the number was in camera — what the potential is to get for this building — that means we're just going to have to borrow that much extra money to put into the Picton fire hall and assume more debt,” he said.

While the municipality is inviting purchase proposals and alternatives, the property can't be sold until council first makes a motion declaring the property surplus to the needs of the municipality. The municipality would also have to give public notice of the intent to sell the property. A valuation of the land has already been obtained. Any future agreement to purchase the building would also have to come before council for approval.

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St. Andrew’s celebrates country’s diversity through photography, storytelling

The Canadian Adventure comes into focus ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Those wishing to see more of this country during its sesquicentennial celebration can do so without leaving Picton this summer.

On Canada Day, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church opened The Canadian Adventure, an exhibit of photography taken from coastto-coast-to-coast by Phil Norton and participants in his adventure photography group. This month, the display of 300-plus images will also be augmented by four distinct regional celebrations Saturday nights.

Pastor Lynne Donovan said the goal, ultimately, is to bring people together.

“Phil’s greatest strength is that he doesn’t just take pretty pictures, he uses his camera as the opening of a conversation. For example, we’ve got Hutterite colonies in Saskatchewan. How many people even know about Hutterite colonies?. It’s a way to connect with our history, our geography, and our diversity.

When we do that, it makes us bigger people and more gracious people.”

Donovan said in comparison to activities in other parts of the world, Canada continues to be “the country that is holding fast to ‘the more different we are, the stronger and finer and more generous we are going to be.’ How do you reinforce that vision again and again?”

First, it’s through static images of people, nature, and activities that reflect the diversity of people in Canada. Then, it’s through telling stories that stem from those captured moments. Norton said it really comes back to the people and their welcoming attitudes.

“When we come back from a trip, we may have seen spectacular mountains, fall colours, or beautiful landscape but what we always talk about and remember are the people we encountered,” he said. “Everywhere we go, they’re so generous they want to share their different culture and learn about us.”

Donovan said she has experienced that story each time Norton has returned from a road trip with the camera.

“What strikes me when Phil comes back is that people come out of nowhere and open their homes, their doors, their mouths, and their stories. It reflects a proud sense of hospitality. That’s the vision we long for — the fair country, the good country, the just country. That’s only possible if we are trusting of one another.”

The photography on display comes from a group Norton started in 2012 when he circulated a mailing list following the Capturing Life in Camera (CliC) photo show. A small group of people started having outings where they mixed photography and fitness. Some were county residents, like Picton’s Daphne Creasy who remains involved today. Others came from across eastern Ontario.

In 2015, they started on bigger adventures with road trips to Hamilton and western Quebec.

Soon, the group went stateside,

Angry Birds supports Children’s Mental Health Gift intended as catalyst to push telemedicine campaign toward goal ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

CAPTURED MOMENTS Phil Norton points a photo of himself on the water in Algonquin Park taken by Wellington’s Jan Swenson that will appear in The Canadian Adventure at St.Andrew’s .The dog-sledding photo beside it was taken by Picton’s Daphne Creasy. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

visiting 14 states in 14 days. Then, Newfoundland, the Canadian Prairies. Just recently, the crew headed for the Yukon Territory.

While many photography groups focus on techniques and look for prize-winning images, Norton said his group has been looking for something more — impact and human experience.

Sometimes that can mean long, tiring work and braving the elements.

“I want a picture that people are going to look at and either burst out laughing, be shocked, cry, or say ‘Wow!’” he said. “If you can look at an image and you feel that, I think we’ve achieved our goal.”

Himself a former weekly newspaper editor, Norton said some of his best photos and stories come simply through interactions with others.

“My camera has led my into all of my adventures with that drive to get a photo. I still have that, but I do often put the camera down and say let’s take a picture with our eyes,” he said. “The memories and knowledge I’ve gained is much more important.

Even if all my pictures would burn, I still have that life experience. I’ve been able to share that with experience with these people.”

The images, show via prints or flashed across four screens in the corners of the church are grouped mainly by photographer and they attempt to offer a documentary-style look at Canada, rather than simply a pictorial or artistic display. People are welcome to stop in and view the photography, for free, Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the four Saturday nights, Donovan picked themes to represent different parts of the country.

This Saturday, it’s a Maritime/Atlantic kitchen party theme. On July 15, it’s Land of the Living Skies, a chronicle of the prairies. On July 22, it’s Mystics, Mountains, and Yukon Gold, featuring the north and the west coast. Lastly, on July 29, it’s stories from Upper and Lower Canada.

Each celebration starts at 7 p.m. and a free-will offering will be collected.

Each night, Donovan has asked Norton to find faces in photography that represent the region and tell a story about them. Some of the people represented are Indigenous, some are men, and some are women.

Members of the photography group have collected rich audio — in one instance, a Newfoundlander speaks in a thick, colourful accent — to add to the story telling. The storytelling will be enhanced by local artisans through thematic music, stories, dance and food.

Donovan said The Canadian Adventure offers a great opportunity to reflect on all the people who make Canada what it is today.

“People say, ‘Yeah, we’re Canadian and we feel good about who we are, but we’re so busy as well. This might be the year that we stop and see that multiculturalism and see that Indigenous background,” she said. “And how many people in Canada really get to see from coast to coast to coast?”

As the proponent of the outdoor ice rink in Wellington and the largest single donor for the Picton splash pad project, Michael Hymus has done his part to support children’s recreation in the county.

This week, he stepped forward to support another initiative that will improve healthy living for local youth. Through his Angry Birds restaurant, Hymus gave $5,000 toward Children’s Mental Health Services’ drive for telemedicine portals connecting young residents in Prince Edward County to psychiatric care.

“It’s great to support children out there having fun, but there’s also children out there that aren’t having fun,” Hymus said as he handed over his cheque Thursday. “I hope it helps to raise awareness in the community.

They’re trying to raise money to get to their $25,000 goal. This might help to bring awareness and to get other people to loosen their pockets as well.”

Kate Brookfield, a board member with Children’s Mental Health Services, said at present there are no psychiatrists working in Hastings or Prince Edward, meaning young people needing assessments or treatment may have to travel to Kingston or further afield to be able to access those service —and even then, the waiting list is long.

“Just right now, there are five waiting and they’ve been waiting a long time to get services,” she said. “Right now, the wait is way over six months — even nine months — for these kids.”

With access through the Ontario Telemedicine Network, she said that wait could be cut down to less than a month. It’s also possible that through access, more

HELPING YOUTH From left, Children’s Mental Health Services board member Kate Brookfield and volunteer Jacquie Verry receive a $5,000 donation from Angry Birds’ Kerrie Johnson and Michael Hymus toward a new $25,000 telemedicine system. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) children will be identified to benefit from the service. Over the 15year lifespan of the telemedicine portal, it is expected more than 100 young people will benefit.

“There are children who you might not decide need to go to that level… you may think they do, but you don’t want to push the parents,” she said. “I think there will be more identified through this service and they’ll get access. There’s probably lots more that don’t come forward.

Brookfield said once the money is raised to pay for the teleportal and access fees for the network, children will be able to go into a familiar office to be able to talk to a psychiatrist directly.

She imagined it could help save lives.

“There are 11-, 12-, 13-year-old kids who are depressed. I know bullying is a part of that, but they’re so depressed they kill themselves. I’m sure in the county, we have some. We’ve had several in Belleville that we know of this year,” Brookfield said.

She added that most rural communities don’t have great support networks in place. In Picton, youth are fortunate to have

the Recreation Outreach programming with trained workers who can offer a referral and connection to Children’s Mental Health Services. The organization also has strong connections with local schools, where most referrals for service originate.

The Stark Family Fund has already given $10,000 to the project and Brookfield said the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has also committed funding. Public donations are also rolling in. Recently, the ladies twilight league at Wellington on the Lake Golf Club gave $600. With an upcoming golf tournament in Wellington, Brookfield believes the target is within reach.

She said the technology could also be used for consultation across the agency, saving fundraised dollars. Partners like the Prince Edward Family Health Team or the Children’s Aid Society could also be consulted.

Those young people looking for mental health supports or someone to talk to can call 1-844462-2647. There’s also a walk-in service on Wednesdays in Belleville from 12-4:30 p.m.

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PICTON GAZETTE

COMMENTARY Council right to call for proposals regarding future Picton Town Hall use

WHILE any potential for the loss of useful public space can be seen as a negative for community development, Prince Edward County made a sound decision to call for proposals regarding the future use and ownership of the Picton Town Hall on Ross Street.

Certainly the meeting space on the second floor is a favourable location for many community groups because it’s walkable and accessible. That said, the utilization rate remains just above the 30-per-cent mark for the hall alone. The former fire department offices and bays also present useable space that the County isn’t using to generate significant revenue, despite its prime location in downtown Picton. At a time when municipal coffers are already stretched thin, staff is right to bring the building before council to start a process to consider a transition to future uses.

It’s important to note that the municipality has not simply deemed the building surplus to its uses, but rather, it has called for the public to provide input on how the facility is to be used moving forward — whether it remains a municipal asset or it ultimately becomes a private facility. In this scenario, the prospective users will have an opportunity to tell councillors

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the potential they see in the site and share innovative solutions for how the space might best serve the community moving forward.

With several community organizations potentially looking for new homes, it might be a good time to see if they can come up with an effective proposal to share the costs of maintaining a hub for community services.

Perhaps, one of those organizations could take the lead, knowing if there is a chance to purchase the site, there will be opportunities for sustainable rent be it through an indoor farmers’ market, recurring meetings or classes, or by allowing agencies to co-locate together. Perhaps, the building could also be a good site for a new theatre, gallery, or attraction that ultimately serves the public interest and generates enough spin-off income that the County feels it must consider making a deal. The proposals will tell the tale.

In the end, it’s always possible that councillors decide the public value of the building makes it worth maintaining — presumably, incorporating plans to market for maximum utilization — and they also may simply choose to sell to the highest bidder. Ultimately, they needed to take a step in order to develop a plan first to be prepared to move in any direction.

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READY FOR BIBLE SCHOOL Volunteers at Deseronto’s Friendship United Church have been gearing up for their annual Vacation Bible School July 17-21.This year’s theme is Hero Central.

The free program for students from nursery school to Grade 6 will run daily from 8:30 a.m. until noon. It offers a wide range of activities including games, craffs, food crafts, stories, and music.

Parents are asked to register their children by visiting www.friendshipchurch.ca or by phoning Leslie Breithaupt at 613-403-7729. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Milton Cork hosted 4,000 people for the Athol Day picnic and donated more than $2,000 to the Picton centennial committee.

The picnic featured free meals, endless ice cream (over 100 gallons) and soft drinks and prizes for several sporting events. All babies were given $125 silver cups. n George C. Cannon’s Gray Goose, piloted by Hugh E. Gingras, set a world speed record in the Gold Cup race with an average speed of 55.18 mph while winning three straight heats on a 10-mile course in local waters. n Blanche Lighthall, of Glenora, was the winner of the Miss Prince Edward beauty pageant at the Armoury. She earned $50, a banner with the title, and flowers.

1957

n Picton council was left wondering who to contract for ambulance services after Gordon R. Whattam and G.M. Hicks and Son announced plans to discontinue providing the service at the end of the month. The firms indicated ambulance services ran at a loss. n The Consecon Children’s Camp on Consecon Lake opened for the season with much improved buildings thanks to a public campaign that raised over $8,000 to purchase the property and make upgrades. n Fisherman argued a government tagging program was killing pickerel around Glenora and Hay Bay. Lands and Forests officials disputed the claim, but allowed the tags may hinder older, weaker fish.

1977

n The Picton OPP detachment was taking part in the provincial Operation Identification program to deter theft from cottages.

The police would supply tags to cottage owners that would alert would-be-thiefs that homes are under police surveillance. n Bloomfield’s James Gooding, editor of the Canadian Journal of Arms Collecting was among those opposing Bill C-51, which would create a central firearms registry. He said the registry would be a “paper nightmare” that would do little to stop the illegal and criminal use or trade of firearms. n The Quinte’s Isle Tourist Association was successful in getting informational signage placed at service centres on Hwy 401 near Wooler and near Napanee.

1997

n The Prince Edward County Board of Education presented pins to each of PECI’s 183 graduates, including its first student trustee Amy Veenstra, as the secondary school’s grads were the last to receive their diplomas before the board amalgamated with the board from Hastings County. n A community campaign was successful in raising $240,000 toward structural improvements to the landmark clock tower at Picton United Church. The work, conducted by Taskforce Engineering was expected to be completed by November. n The county experienced a tragic long weekend as a 19-year-old Picton man died in a car accident and a 28-year-old Scarborough man drowned at North Beach.

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Help plan the future for the Picton library

In 2004 when the library board undertook a major renovation to the Wellington library branch, a series of focus group sessions were held.

One of the suggestions that came out of those meetings was that we include a meeting room in our plan. We had not originally thought of this, but based on the support for the idea a meeting room was included in the design.

This room now referred to as the Dianne Cranshaw Meeting Room (in honour of retired, longtime Wellington librarian and assistant chief executive officer) was an immediate win with many local groups and clubs booking this free, well-equipped space. The room continues to be well used and a real bonus for the facility.

It is now time to turn our attention to the Picton library branch’s building. Today at 3:30 p.m. we are hosting a town hall meeting at the Picton branch. We are hoping for ideas that we may not have occurred to us. If you use the library regularly or infrequently we want to hear your thoughts. If you are a business or another non-profit on Main Street we want to get your opinion on the library and how it can contribute to the vitality of the community.

Teachers, students, retirees and politicians — you are all welcome to attend this meeting to contribute your thoughts. This meeting will be facilitated by Jim J.J. Johnston of JJ International Media Management Solutions. Board and staff of the library will sit back and listen to your comments.

In 2002 when the last addition

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Barbara Sweet

was made to the library its main purpose was to house the elevator.

In the intervening years the demand for programming has grown and the regulations regarding accessibility for public buildings have changed. For that reason we find ourselves once again poised to make significant changes to the 110 year old Carnegie building.

To get you thinking, let me list some of the issues that must be addressed. The library washrooms do not comply with current accessibility regulations, in some areas of the library shelving units are too close together and too high and no quiet study area is available.

Often groups are turned away as our multi-use space (a room that doubles as a teen room and meeting room) is booked. In short, it is a very busy, well-used branch and we need more space to meet

modern expectations and our patron’s needs.

Please join Johnston to explore the possibilities for the Picton branch . If you prefer an evening session, another will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. again at the Picton branch .

Also to get you thinking the library is very excited to announce that through our chair John Ambrose we have been able to make available Melanie Hare, a planner with Urban Strategies a Toronto based firm responsible for many high profile projects. will be at the Picton library branch on July 19 at 2 p.m.

Hare herself has worked extensively on growth plan and greenbelt policy. Her practice builds on her understanding of sustainable city building, community dynamics and economic realities to work with clients to create compelling solutions to a variety of city building opportunities.

She will bring her expertise to Picton to talk specifically about the Picton branch library.

She will look at the potential for the branch expansion in the following ways: to promote connection to the community, to create a showcase for the community, and to ensure that the project respects the heritage site.

This talk promises to be very helpful in the planning of our expansion project, but it also will prove interesting to anyone concerned about the growth and future development of our community.

Friendly visiting program offers seniors support

Let us connect you with your community! One of the services that Community Care offers is a friendly visiting program. This opportunity is all about providing meaningful social support to seniors in Prince Edward County.

What’s the value of a volunteer visitor? This is a support service for seniors, providing clients with visits and shared activities in their own homes, and this helps them maintain social contact. I simply cannot stress enough the importance of friendly connections as people age. Socialization helps to maintain connections, independence in the community and overall well-being. We especially need a female visitor who likes dogs or cats. Someone located south of Picton who likes to talk would also be most welcome! We currently have clients in many areas of Prince Edward County who are waiting for visitors. If you are a good listener and a willing volunteer, call today. One hour per week is what’s needed.

If you’re interested in being a volunteer visitor, or if you would like to refer yourself or someone else to receive a visitor, please call

INFO FOR SENIORS

Debbie MacDonald Moynes

us at the office. The number is 613476-7493 and we really want to hear from you.

The above was written by Debbie Manlow, a co-ordinator at Community Care.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Enjoy the Christmas in July Seniors Luncheon Social in Picton Wednesday, July 12 at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p..m. The menu features

homemade soup, roast turkey with cranberry dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, bread & butter, Christmas pudding, coffee and tea all catered by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering.

The cost is $10 per person.

This event will be held in the Beck & Call Restaurant. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. Take-out is available. Call Prince Edward Specialized Transit to arrange a ride 1-855-283-9640.

LEARN TO BE TECH SAVVY

Community Care and the library present “Learn to be Tech Savvy: What Seniors Need to Know.”

Bring your cell phone and/or tablet to this free talk on Tuesday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at the Hillier Town Hall. Refreshments will be available. This presentation is part of a project funded by the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation and supported by The County of Prince Edward. To register, call the office at 613-476-7493.

Sculptor Abernethy to visit Picton next week

Ruth Abernethy, the internationally acclaimed Canadian sculptor who crafted Picton’s statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, “Holding Court”, will be back in the county July 13-14.

She will appear at Books &

Company Thursday evening to discuss her new book Life and Bronze, A Sculptor’s Journal which includes photographs and stories of many of her bronze sculptures and studio work, many featuring prominent figures..

The discussion will be between 4-5 p.m. in the Lipson Room.

On Friday, Abernethy will attend a meet-and-greet at the Picton library branch at 10:30 a.m.

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EARTHY DESIGN St.Gregory Catholic School teacher Melanie Taylor allowed her Grade 4/5 class to paint trees and grass on her car to highlight the importance of preserving the environment.Taylor says she has no plans to wash the paint off her car, though she might let a future class create its own design.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Teacher’s car painted to raise awareness St. Gregory Grade 4/5 class learns about importance of the environment ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Melanie Taylor won’t be hard to spot if she’s driving on local roads this summer.

Last week, the teacher had her Grade 4-5 class at St. Gregory Catholic School give her Toyota Camry a makeover. The once-silver car now features a sky-blue motif with depictions of trees and grass all around it. The purpose was to raise awareness about environmental issues.

“This has been an ongoing theme for our year. We actually ended up doing a lot of different work, examining an individual tree as a thing of beauty, as part of the community, and part of a forest and how it impacts the environment. So this was almost a culminating activity of all of those.”

Class member Draeden Hymus explained that he and each of his peers had to submit a drawing of the paint job they wanted to see on Taylor’s car,

with an explanation of what they hoped to achieve. From there, the teacher mixed the ideas and tried to include everyone’s input.

She stencilled out the final drawings and class member Jorja Harrison explained she and her peers each worked in small groups to paint different areas of the car each morning.

Cassidy Williams thought her class was pretty lucky to be involved.

“I think it was a really good experience,” she said. “I don’t think everyone gets to paint a car.”

Several class members shared the lessons they learned this year.

“It’s important that we raise awareness (about the environment), so that we can help it grow and protect it, said James Mckerral.

Elizabeth Mascarenhas added: “Global warming is happening a lot. There are floods and people are saying it’s not occurring. It’s actually something

happening in our lives as we speak. It’s killing trees and it’s killing a lot of things.”

Alex Korchuk said without trees, there won’t be oxygen to breathe. Williams added animals can also be affected, both by the loss of oxygen, but also by a loss of habitat.

“If there’s no habitat, there’s no places for those animals to live.”

The project, which Taylor said she designed to promote student engagement, is already turning heads. Trinity Saxby shared stories about how Taylor has been stopped in parking lots with people mentioning how nice their handiwork looks.

The teacher said she has no plans to wash the paint off, either.

“I’m going to run it into the ground. (The paint) will last,” she said, when asked about her plans for using the car. “We’ll see, maybe I’ll have my next year’s class paint it a different design.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Video store owner worthy of celebration

Your April 20 front page story (“Eventually digital killed the video store on Main Street”) rightly mourns together with its many fans the closing of Town & Country Video.

Town & Country was a community hub as well as a customer-savvy business for the 27-odd years Gavin BonhamCarter owned and operated it.

You met friends and acquaintances in the store and saw modestly framed indicators on the walls that Gavin was also generously supportive of his community at large.

This Canada Day we celebrate 150 years of nationhood and community. We as a nation are also our communities. And our communities succeed as we help honour

and keep what’s best of what they are and have been.

The Picton Gazette has long well reported who in the county does what and how, but this 30year reader and fan of Canada’s oldest non-daily” hasn’t (yet) seen anything in your pages about “the truckload” — as Liz Zylstra of the County Library put it — of DVDs Gavin donated to our County library system.

The many of us who can’t yet (or don’t want to) stream video owe him a big thank-you, and on what better day may we do so than on the day we say Hurray Canada! with all of our neighbours, our communities, our nation.

John Dixon Picton

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Fire department requests budget savings from tanker purchase be used to add a rescue boat CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The County's fire department could soon add a rescue boat to the local fleet.

Committee of the whole supported a motion last week to purchase a rigid inflatable rescue boat with motor and trailer at a cost of $21,000 plus applicable taxes. The boat would be about 17 feet in length, made of heavy duty UV protected PVC material with an aluminum floor and 30 horsepower outboard. It's anticipated the boat will have a carrying capacity of 3,400 pounds. The

boat is expected to take six to eight weeks for delivery.

The 2017 capital budget included an approved amount of $345,000 for the purchase of a new tanker for the fire department. In February, council approved the purchase of the tanker for $301,334, realizing a savings of $43,666.

Last week, fire chief Scott Manlow asked councillors to support using a portion of the remaining funds to cover the purchase of the new rescue boat, a request that the committee strongly supported. Councillors added a clause to the motion

allowing staff to expedite the procurement process in order to secure the boat as quickly as possible.

Councillor Kevin Gale was among those who spoke in support of the purchase.

“I was under the assumption we had a boat, I mean, we're surrounded by water,” he said. “I'm quite surprised to find out we didn't have it, so I'm thrilled to death it is there and I'll support it 100 per cent.”

He said it's a purchase that's long overdue and one that will save lives.

Mayor Robert Quaiff agreed,

recalling an April incident in which a local youth had to be rescued from Timber Island off of Point Traverse with the help of police, EMS, the Canadian Coat Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and a private citizen.

“I felt really sorry for my fire department that two big men had to straddle a rubber raft that had a big V-frame with an opening, trying frantically to paddle to rescue the young lad at Timber Island,” he said. “We're completely surrounded by water yet we have no emergency services that can help.”

Manlow said the boat will be

located at the Picton fire station where it can be accessed around the clock by full-time firefighters.

A report prepared by Manlow and submitted to the committee last week says the county has 800 km of shoreline and with increased activity on the water comes greater risk of emergencies. The report says when the department receives an emergency call on the water, fire dispatch gathers the information and sends out the co-ordinating station while notifying the OPP and requesting assistance from their marine unit. The OPP will then notify the Joint Rescue Co-

ordination Centre and request assistance from the Coast Guard or any other affiliated agencies.

The report says the challenge with this method is the fire department can't guarantee rapid response from other agencies.

“The purchase of a fire rescue boat will provide a quicker response to the emergency, increase safety for fire department members and could reduce the burden on the other emergency response agencies,” the report says.

The department responded to three water emergencies in the first quarter of 2017.

Church Services this week

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

3 McFarland Drive

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

Sunday

3207 County Road 8, Waupoos

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

St. Philip’s

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

St. John’s

Sunday Worship 9:00am

Thursday

44 St. Philips St., Milford

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

Sunday Worship 11:00am www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Services 10:30am with Jeff Boerger

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

Maritime Music

by Tom Leighton & Conrad Kipping

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

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 9 Worship Service 10:30am

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0 613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

Mass Times: • Saturday, 5pm • Sunday, 10am at St. Gregory the Great, Picton • Sunday, 12 Noon at St. Francis of Rome, Wellington

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

Ven. Charles Morris

Remember how good going to church feels – the warm, peaceful, joyous worship?

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

Sunday 9:00am,10:30am Tuesday 3:00pm Meditation Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 9 Worship Service 10:30am Service to be led by Rev. Joe Ramsey Serving the Community for 223 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Rev. Janelle Shaw The Congregations will join together at South Bay for Morning Worship at 9:30am during July.

No services will be held at Cherry Valley.

Worship Services 9:30am, South Bay

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH

UNITED CHURCH Sunday July 9th

Service for both Chuches the month of July will be at Wesley - Mountainview @10:00 am 1 Peter 2:1 “Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy and slander of every kind.”

MESSAGE: “Cleaning House!”

July 17th - 21st Vacation Bible School @ Friendship. Week long activities for the children; games, crafts, food crafts, stories and music - 9am - 12.

Serving Nursery through 6th grade.

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

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County wins award for LGBTQ-friendly travel marketing Travel Gay Canada lauds photography selection in publication CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The municipality has received some praise from a national tourism industry association.

The County announced via press release on Tuesday that a marketing initiative developed by the local community development department aimed to promote the municipality as an LGBTQ-friendly travel destination earned recognition from Travel Gay Canada.

The municipality received the best photograph award during the 2017 LGBT Tourism Marketing Awards. The photograph was taken by Ruth Kivilahti, a professional photographer based in Toronto and London. The photo appeared in a two-page spread of the 2016 edition of the municipality's marketing publication. The 16-page document details the community and provides information about things to do, see, and discover in Prince Edward County.

Copies of the publication were distributed in Ontario and Quebec in magazines and newspapers

NATIONAL NOD Prince Edward County destination development and marketing co-ordinator Rebecca Lamb accepts the best photo award from Travel Gay Canada executive director Colin Sines. (Submitted photo)

including Food and Drink and The Globe and Mail. It was also distributed at trade shows, consumer events, and Ontario Travel Information Centres.

Community development director Neil Carbone says in the release the department was thrilled to receive the award.

“The photograph of a samesex couple reconnecting with the county’s natural environment

Youth aviation program runs Aug. 19

The Prince Edward Flying Club, (COPA Flight #53) is hosting its annual free COPA for Kids Program, Saturday, Aug. 19 at Picton Airport. The rain date is Aug. 20.

The Canadian Owners Pilots Association (COPA) and its members encourage young people aged 8-17 to explore aviation.

Through this national initiative, young aviators take part in a brief ground school, walk around a plane, and enjoy a flight that includes start-up, take-off, cruising, landing and shut down.

The entire program is limited to two hours.

All COPA pilots are licensed

by Transport Canada, and their aircraft is registered by Transport Canada. Prince Edward Flying Club represents personal aviation at the local level.

Any young person interested in participating in this free event must pre-register by contacting Jacqui Burley at Loch-Sloy.

Holdings at 613-476-3064. Registration forms are available at the main office of the Loch- Sloy Business Park, 343 County Rd. 22.

Completed forms are due by Aug. 12. Enrolment is limited to 20.

-Jason Parks, Staff

helps paint a picture of our community as warm and welcoming to all,” he says.

Discover Gay Ontario included Prince Edward County as one

of the top gay-friendly communities outside of Toronto in 2014.

The municipality is a member of Travel Gay Canada, which is Canada's national LGBTQ tourism industry association.

The release says the municipality has offered diversity training workshops to local businesses and has plans to offer them again in 2017-2018. The release says the municipality is striving to incorporate LGBTQ imagery in print and digital marketing outreach.

The County joined other jurisdictions in updating its municipal social media profiles and website to include the rainbow flag for the month of July in celebration of the LGBTQ community.

“In addition to promoting the county as a gay-friendly destination, business owners and tourism operators are working diligently to ensure their operations are inclusive and welcoming to all,” says Mayor Robert Quaiff.

“I was proud to declare Pride Week in Prince Edward County to coincide with celebrations taking place in the City of Belleville.”

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Prince Edward Learning Centre finds new home for its classroom at Loyola’s Main Street site Partnership to offer new possibilities for adult education programming ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

After 18 years of making the basement of The Armoury a homeaway-from-home for its students, the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) started this week in a new location.

On Tuesday, educator Lori Farrington met her adult students at the Picton campus of the Loyola School of Adult and Continuing education in the Sobeys plaza.

The classroom there will now become an adult education hub with the two organizations pledg-

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“It feels the same as the old place. It feels homey and I still feel comfortable here,” said Ashley McInnis, a student who recently received her secondary school diploma with support from PELC. Farrington said that was a primary consideration as PELC staff and board members contemplated a move.

“That was important for us while we were moving to maintain that,” she said. “The learning centre was always different, I guess. It was very much like a

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According to PELC executive director Kathy Kennedy, a move has been in the works for some time, but the organization didn’t expect it would lead to a partnership with Loyola, which was also once across the hall at The Armoury. Last June, PELC received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation providing $150,000 toward the purchase of a permanent space on Main Street.

A first attempt at securing that space fell through.

“Our ability to financially remain in the Armoury building had come to an end and that location wasn’t financially feasible for us any more. We had been looking to purchase, but the purchase didn’t work out,” she said. “This was an easy decision. It was a great opportunity and we anticipate a great partnership.”

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another and how scheduling could be achieved that would allow different staff to work at different times. Particularly in the summer months, Loyola offers mostly online learning, so the overlap in programming wasn’t substantial.

“We’ve had a good sense of each other’s work for a long time,” Kennedy said. “We’re aligning our programming with theirs and contemplating adding extra tutoring, helping people work on their portfolios and providing employment skills training.”

Kennedy added the shared space might open the door for evening programming at PELC. With the hub model, students will be able to work through the Quinte Adult Education program offered by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board or the Loyola program offered through the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board to achieve credits with the wraparound support of PELC. Farrington said that choice makes sense for students involved.

“It’s not about competing for students, it’s about offering each student the path that represents

their best option.”

Loyola principal Rob Gilmour said the partnership represents added value for his students.

“This opportunity will allow for a closer relationship with one of our community partners and it will provide seamless support to our learners as they progress through their educational pathway.”

Those interested in learning, whether they want to complete high school, upgrade skills, or finish prerequisites for post-secondary education can visit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Fridays.

Traditional PELC programs like Food For Learning, volunteer income tax preparation, and registrations for the Ontario Electricity Support Program will continue at the new site. The organization may also try some different programs and alternative ways to deliver them.

“We’re going to find out ways to be a learning centre in a way that tries to meet people’s needs where they are,” Kennedy said.

“We hope to extend programs throughout the day and have programs in other locations. Lots of organizations go paperless, reduce their office footprint, and get out there. That’s kind of our hope.”

Kennedy said the move may be short term as PELC is still looking to find that permanent space.

When it does, however, it may extend an olive branch in return.

“It’s still happening, but we don’t have anything concrete,” she said of the property search.

“The hope is when we do move, we will continue to be a learning hub. If we find another space, we would want to bring Loyola’s work with us — if that makes sense for them. We have the ability to be more of a learning hub for the community and we wouldn’t want to give that up, no matter where we are.”

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Picton Gazette Thursday, July 6, 2017

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93 BRIDGE STREET, PICTON Located close to downtown Picton, formerly part of the Castle Villeneuve Estate, this location offers many viewpoints to the harbour and Picton Bay. Main floor has open concept kitchen/dining room with sparkling pine floors and convenient walk-in pantry. Original oak floors in livingroom and den with attractive wood ceilings throughout most of the house. Lots of storage, with several attic spaces, full basement with walk-out. Close to down town, restaurants; McCauley Mountain Conservation Area, schools, and hospital. Minutes from Glenora Ferry and Lake on the Mountain.

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Great opportunity for country living close to town! - 3 bedroom home located on a quiet street just a 5 minute drive from Picton. Open concept style home with large kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry, new roof 2016, freshly painted, above ground pool with surrounding deck, hot tub, main floor laundry plus a huge attached garage with entrance to back yard. Home backs on to beautiful wooded area. $399,000 MLS 550470184

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Next to the Pt. Petre Provincial Park and a close drive to the Sandbanks. Minutes from wineries, this sloping building lot is suited perfectly for a bungalow with a walk out basement.

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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’ $475,000 MLS 550350197 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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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. $499,000 MLS 550080076 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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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*

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Full of exquisite architectural detail and distinctive finishes, this updated farmhouse (circa 1802) offers generous, versatile spaces on two levels including a cozy main floor family room, an outstanding screened summer room, large reception areas and five bedrooms. Special bonus: deeded access to Bay of Quinte waterfront, too! $599,000 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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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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Located on approximately 16 acres in the heart of the County, this beautifully updated 4 bedroom home reflects modern country living at its best. A fresh open concept and magnificent sky-lit family room with walk out to patio and in-ground pool; perfect for friends and family gatherings. This property comes complete with a separate Hay Shed, Machine shed and workshop, lending itself to many possibilities. $768,000 MLS 550340232 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Adorable and charming private country “Cottage` in a desired location set amongst 15 plus acres of prime land. The property enjoys deeded water access and waterviews of Adolphus Reach. This one is truly special. $790,000 MLS 550860140 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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

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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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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. $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Ever dreamt of privacy with a million dollar view? This waterfront paradise boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and is perfect for those seeking main floor living and those who enjoy entertaining with family and friends. This fabulous custom built home offers 200 ft of the absolute best waterfront living on Prince Edward Bay; boatable, swimmable, fishable. $999,000 MLS 550910153 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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699 BAYSHORE ROAD, GREATER NAPANEE Welcome to your escape from the busyness of life! Peacefulness and privacy abound with this property of 21 acres of woods and a hay field. The 3 bedroom house was custom designed by an architect and 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 $799,000

1720 COUNTY ROAD 2 This 3-bedroom house has wonderful, generous spaces for the family to enjoy. The living room, graced by a fireplace and the separate dining room offer great areas for entertaining.

The delightful sunroom is the perfect place to relax and watch the birds and other 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 separate 25’x30’ insulated workshop for the handy person or artist in the family.

MLS®550090157 $549,000

MARISETT ROAD, ATHOL Spectacular residential lot with a knoll on which your dream home could be built!

Southern exposure with about 1/3 of the property is mixed hardwood bush.

A beautiful setting-over half the open space planted in winter wheat which is under seeded to Dutch white clover. The front 75’ are planted in asparagus which is an establishment crop having a least 5-10 years left.

MLS®550540268 $199,000

14900 LOYALIST PARKWAY, BLOOMFIELD Bring your dreams and vision to this unique, one of a kind century home and income property. This beautiful 3 acre property has a beautiful 5 bedroom century home, a 1700 sq. ft. cement block shop with beautiful non-conforming loft apartment, a 2700 sq. ft. warehouse building with legal and conforming 1 bedroom apartment, a hops barn, above ground pool, gazebo and patio. There is an orchard of 50 organic, fruit bearing apple trees and 5 pear trees, nestled around the property. Each property is self contained in it’s own space and outdoor living area. Each residence is heated with propane and is equipped with appliances and ample parking. The warehouse and shop share a 200 amp services and the house has a 100 amp service with room on the panel for additions – one delivery charge! This property grossed over $33,000. last year in summer and monthly rentals and has the potential for more!

MLS® 550490387 $649,000

722 COUNTY ROAD 18, CHERRY VALLEY Just down the road from the famous Sandbanks Provincial Park is this 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

224 COUNTY ROAD 22, PICTON Outstanding panoramic view perched high over the town of Picton, on 2.9 acres. 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. On the main level there is screened in porch on the deck. 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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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. $545,000 MLS 550450086 Marc Ouelette

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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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Sitting on 2.6 acres overlooking fields, forest & a vineyard. Delightful living room has walkout to deck. 3 bedrooms with lots of closet space.

Main floor laundry. 2 car garage & workshop for the hobbyist. $224,900 MLS 550800066

Ron & Veronica Norton

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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

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F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y Everyone`s talking about Wellington!

Immaculate 3 bedroom side split, close to the community centre and all amenities. Quiet, mature, fully fenced back yard and a great place for entertaining and back yard BBQ`s.

The home features central air, 3 bedrooms, a garage for tinkering, a finished basement and much more! Won`t last long - call now! $339,000 MLS 55050101 Tony Scott

LONG REACH WATERFRONT – Private setting on 3+ acres. Stunning Cape Cod-style home features 2,500+ sq. ft. of tastefully-appointed living space, 4 bedrooms (2 on main floor), 5 bathrooms, office/den, open concept kitchen/dining/living with lots of windows as well as a full-high basement. Attached garage with loft & lots of exterior decking, dock & boat lift. $1,400,000 MLS 550440194 Colin Henden

Looking for an affordable house close to Picton and in need of a little TLC? Your search may be over. Well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow has attached single garage and sits on a lot 242 feet in depth. This home will appeal for first time buyers looking for a reasonably priced home or someone seeking a rental property. $189,000 MLS 550580087 Kevin Gale

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

Sandbanks Summer Village. This 80 acre waterfront resort on beautiful East Lake has plenty of amenities for the family to enjoy such as recreation centre, two pools, dog park, sports courts, playground and fitness centre.

This `Milford` model cottage features a large screened in porch with a distant water view. $286,900 MLS 558100176 Christine and Colin

ZONING FOR WINERY / MICROBREWERY

In the Heart of Prince Edward Vineyard/Winery Area, walk to within 7 min.

This solid all brick bungalow offers approx.

3000 sq. ft. of living space. Large eat-in kitchen, sep. dining room, living room and lower level rec room. $397,000 MLS 550250241 Ron & Veronica Norton

CLOSE TO PICTON TOWN LIMITS – 3.78 acres with woods at rear. Situated well back from the road, this lovely all-brick home features 4,000 sq. ft. of beautifully-appointed living space on two levels. Attached 2+car garage PLUS 1,000 sq. ft. finished space with separate entrance – ideal in-law suite, home business or even a ‘man-cave’. $739,000 MLS 550740452 Colin & Christine Henden

Executive 18 acre Estate, 2 minutes to Picton.

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

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

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

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

COUNTY ROAD 1 – 2.2 acres with 3,500 sq. ft. building featuring office, retail, warehouse /shop & storage area. Phase 2 environmental assessment on file. Current zoning allows many uses including a micro brewery. $269,500 MLS 550480163 Contact Colin for more details.

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

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CLOSE TO 401 AND ON WATERFRONT OF WELLER’S BAY - 3 bedrm bungalow on large private treed lot minutes from Trenton. Large bright living rm, new kitchen, dining rm, 2 baths and full basement.

Large deck overlooking the Bay and beautiful sunsets. Large 2 car detached garage and attached 1 car garage. Year round home or cottage. Priced right. $449,000 Pin 550160117

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HYUCK’S BAY RD - Large private lot surrounded by trees at back and side. Very private. Drilled well and on property trailer and 2 sheds. This property has access to the Bay. Asking $110,000 Pin 550240280

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JASON PARKS

Each summer, students walk out the doors of PECI as students for a last time and head in many different directions. Often, it can be difficult to pinpoint an exact catalyst for each of those varied paths.

Max Manlow, however, sees clearly the pivotal moment that put him on a course for Brock University where he’ll study kinesiology and suit up for the Badgers volleyball team next fall.

The tall, lanky Grade 10 student walked into his music class and discovered a new teacher at the school. It turns out that teacher, Adam Palmer, was also the junior volleyball coach.

“He really pushed our volleyball team to do great things and that’s where I fell in love with the sport,” Manlow said. “In Grade 11, he was also there and, sadly, at the end of the year he had to leave. He had driven me toward volleyball.

That’s what helped me — he laid the sport out to me in a way no other coach had before and it all just made sense for me.”

Things fell into place as Manlow showed his natural athletic ability on the court. He was the Panthers’ most valuable player in his last four years at the school, yet his love for volleyball was just beginning. With Palmer’s recommendation, Manlow drove to Kingston regularly for the past three years to play for the Pegasus rep program and his skills improved.

“Definitely, they really helped me find my position in the middle, hitting more sets with setters that are more experienced. It improved my hitting and my passing. That was extremely helpful and absolutely worth the hour drive twice a week.”

While Palmer may have left the county, he hadn’t forgotten about his disciple.

He had previously played high-level volleyball with Doug Hanes, the coach hired to resurrect Brock’s men’s program after a 14year absence. Hanes recruited his old friend to scout for him in eastern Ontario. He told the Gazette he

After three weeks of surviving in a state of flux, the Wellington Dukes are moving forward for the 2017-2018 season.

The club announced Wednesday that Ryan Woodward would be appointed in the role of interim head coach and general manager.

The Picton native has had a storied career both as a player and coach for both the Picton Pirates and Wellington Dukes, leading both organizations to provincial championships.

Woodward served as Dukes captain in the 2002-2003 season as the club captured both its first Buckland Cup and Dudley Hewitt Cup en route to an appearance in the 2003 Royal Bank Cup in Charlottetown, P.E.I. More recently, Woodward was the coach and general manager of Picton's 2013 Schmalz Cup championship, a trophy emblematic of Junior C supremacy in the province of Ontario.

Earlier this spring, Woodward had been initially announced as head coach of the Timmins Rock of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League but the former Dukes assistant and the team parted ways after a few weeks over non-hockey-related matters.

After the sudden resignation of longtime Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams, Woodward has been taking care of many of the housekeeping items of the local Junior A outfit while club owner Michael Mulvihill and Dukes executive have been trying to chart a course forward for the rapidly approaching 2017-2018 campaign.

In an interview with the Gazette Wednesday morning, Mulvihill said the club was very grateful to have Woodward on staff.

The former Oswego State Laker that guided his university club to a NCAA Division III championship in 2007 was the bench boss of Wellington's Central Development Hockey League club's Under 16 team that went 12-1-1

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HEADING TO NIAGARA Max Manlow signs his commitment letter to attend Brock University this fall where he will play middle for the Badgers. Coach Doug Hanes said he expects the Prince Edward County native could see some starting action on Ontario University Athletics courts in his freshman year. (Submitted photo) simply asked Palmer to “keep his eye out for big, athletic kids.”

Naturally, the coach thought of his former star who continued to excel in volleyball, basketball, and baseball in the county.

“Adam found him last year for me, actually,” Hanes said.

While Manlow decided to stay for a fifth year of secondary school, Hanes quickly found something he liked.

“He was playing for Pegasus. I watched him play and I’ve done some checking and found he was their biggest, best athlete. Even the coach at Queen’s, Brenda Willis, said he was a big athletic kid and

they were happy about his progress,” he said. “He’s ready this year, so he decided to come to Brock and we’re very happy to have him because he’s this very big athletic kid — the kid of athlete we want who is still trending upwards in his performance.”

Hanes said he also comes from a smaller town and he was happy to get a player from a similar environment who shows strong character and work ethic.

“I spent time with him and his family and was pleased he was vetted by Adam Palmer. Adam’s not going to suggest someone who’s not going to be a good

teammate,” Hanes said.

Manlow, it turns out, was also sold on his new school by the same broker. “(Palmer)’s recommendation of me to Doug is what put me there.

If he thinks it’s a good position for me, I totally agree 100 per cent,” Manlow said.

“Also, it’s a start-up program.

Not this season, but the season before was the first season in 14 years.

That really was appealing to me to start something new and really work hard from the ground up to create a good club.”

See VOLLEYBALL, page 22

RYAN WOODWARD this spring and featured vaunted top prospects Dan Panetta, Zach Uens and Jake Campbell.

“He's taken care of our under 16 team which is one of the best in the province and he will guide our Chowder Cup team in Boston in a few weeks,” Mulvihill said. “As an organization, we wanted to shore up any questions the community had over who is taking care of the day-to-day operations so I'm very happy to appoint Ryan at this time.”

Mulivhill said the interim tag that's attached to Woodward’s title is reflective of the fact Wellington is going through a complete reorganization of all the hockey operations and until that operation is completed, the club is operating on a day-to-day basis.

As Woodward is a multipletime champion as both a coach and a player with deep connections to the county community, Mulvihill said there would be no reason that he wouldn’t be considered as a full time bench boss and manager once the reorganization is complete.

In terms of that organization, Mulvihill didn't reveal much as to the process or exactly what the exercise entailed.

The owner said he had received a number of inquires from all over the region and into Toronto about whether there might be some opportunity available concerning the ownership and management of the club.

See COACH, page 22

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Vintage airplanes touch down on Vimy Flight tour Royals mingle with producers at farmer’s market JASON PARKS

VISIT, from page 1

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A multitude of admirers of vintage aircraft were on hand to greet the Vimy Flight — Birth of a Nation tour as it touched down in Picton on Monday.

Hundreds from all over the Quinte area made the Picton Airport their destination as three First World War-era replica biplanes and their pilots stopped off for a spot of lunch and a meet and greet as part of the crossCanada tour.

The volunteer team of pilots and their support crew were fresh from their Parliament Hill flyover on Canada Day and, earlier this year, took part in the Vimy Ridge commemoration ceremony.

With scores of people milling about, speaking with the pilots and getting up close and personal with the fleet of Sopwith Pups and Nieuport VI's, Prince Edward Flying Club president Dave Main was ecstatic over the turnout.

“We are very excited about this opportunity and when we are organizing this event, who knows who is going to be interested in vintage aircraft like this other than other pilots?” Main wondered. “It's pretty obvious that on a beautiful morning like this, there is a lot of interest.”

The club president said he had heard through the grapevine that, on the heels of the Vimy flyover, that a cross-country tour was in the works and quickly sprang into action.

“Without any coercion or pleading, they wholeheartedly agreed to fly in here. Everyone in

PICTON STOP OVER Hundreds of people including (right) former Toronto Blue Jay Paul Hodgson gathered to listen to (centre) Larry Ricker speak about the Vimy Flight tour in Picton on Monday.. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

the flying community knows what a wonderful and historic airport Camp Picton is and the chance to pop in here and be a part of history is something they just love,” he added.

Main said that the Flying Club has been blessed with a great partner in Loch-Sloy Holdings to be able to host events such as these and bring people to the former military base.

Pilot Larry Ricker who has had an accomplished career with the Royal Canadian Air Force and now flies commercially around the globe said the enthusiasm for the tour has been contagious at ever stop so far.

“It's amazing and the greeting we've received today in Picton is wonderful,” Ricker told the Gazette.

“It's been very emotional for all of us and it's a big commitment in terms of time but its worth it.”

Starting in the early 1980s,

Ricker was stationed all over Canada and flew some of Canada's most advanced (at the time) military aircraft- a definite departure from the aircraft he and his colleagues were touring Canada with.

“These are what we call real aircraft or stick and rudder aircraft,” Ricker explained, These are very much if not exactly like the aircraft 17-year old boys would climb into and do battle in the skies.

On average, pilots flying with the RAF in World War I would have between 4-7 hours of training and 36 rounds of ammunition on their fixed machine guns.

“It's interesting to remember that on the day of the battle for Vimy Ridge there was a snow storm. The generals ordered the pilots to their planes and said 'Go get them',” Ricker said. “And that's what the pilots did.”

Badgers coach believes he has pieces to build program VOLLEYBALL, from page 21

Manlow said he offers a range of attributes and ability he hopes will impress at the varsity level.

“A lot of coaches say you can’t teach height. That’s one of the biggest things I find. Also, my timing and my vertical ability are key components that make me a good volleyball player,” he said.

Hanes said Manlow will have every opportunity to show that off come the fall with regular court time.

“He is going to get an opportunity to be a starter in his first year of competition, which is pretty rare,” Hanes said. “He’s a middle blocker and because of his size, speed and athleticism, I’m looking at him as a real possibility to start on our team.”

After seeing a good number of his inaugural cast graduate, Hanes

said Brock has had a good recruiting year. The Badgers also picked up an experienced middle who has seen time with the German junior men’s team that Hanes says will be able to help Manlow develop by sharing experience learned in international competition. It also picked up Logan House, considered the best left side hitter to come out of Ontario high schools this year, and returns setter Marcelo Correa who was a second-team Ontario University Athletics all-star last year.

“With those elite players around him, Max is in a very good position to be successful as a varsity player at Brock University,” said Hanes. “We’ve found the best players from a variety of places and putting them together will make for a strong team in the future. It will take Max a year or two to be an impact player at our

level. He’s a young man playing against men — our league produces players who have played on Olympic teams and national teams — but we’re very happy to have him. He’s exactly what we’re looking for.”

The work has already begun for Manlow to get ready for the season. Brock’s athletic trainers sent him a day-by-day program for what he needs to do this summer to be ready for the fall. He said it includes probably 200 pages of exercises, stretches, and movements. He’ll also be going to Niagara next weekend for testing, scrimmages, and practice sessions.

Manlow said he’s thankful for his parents and coaches that have helped him thus far and he’s looking forward to building on the lessons he’s learned in the next stage of his life at Brock.

“I’m really excited,” he said.

Owner would welcome purchase offers from local parties COACH, from page 21

“I‘ve had numerous high-profile coaches who have applied but we are just going day-to-day and not making any mistakes by jumping into just anything,” the Pembrokebased businessman explained.

He added that should a local group step forward with a bid, it would be the best-case scenario.

“Being seven hours away round-trip is not in the best interests of the organization or the community,” he added.

For his part, Woodward was gracious for the opportunity to represent the most passionate fan base in the Junior A hockey.

“Wellington is blessed to have a hard-working group of executives and volunteers and I'm looking forward to the work we have ahead of us,” he said.

In terms of recruitment, the organization was hamstrung by the Abrams’ departure and the field of OJHL clubs have a six-week head start in terms of drawing top talent.

While this might sink lesser

clubs, Woodward remains confident there can be skilled players identified and drawn to Wellington this season to fill out a club that counts veterans Colin Doyle and Mitch Martan as linchpins to its success in 2017-2018.

“We will meet, take care of some in-house business and get to work building this team. Wellington is still a destination players want to come to and we need to build on a strong tradition of development.”

Woodward added.

Remy's mother Joanne said the chance to meet and greet Camilla was thrilling.

“I was going to be happy if paused as they walked by but she came right into the booth, introduced herself to both Remy and her brother Spencer and myself and said she loved my work,” Dullard explained.

Rustic Reclaimed Originals takes authentic barn board and vintage wood used in the construction of century homes and repurposes it into signs, slogans and unique designs-many of them Prince Edward County and Canada-centric.

“She wanted to know all about where I found my materials and how I came up with the concept,” Dullard added. “It was a wonderful experience” Tim and Angela Bakker of Jubilee Forest Farm on Bethel Road had the ears of the Prince and the Duchess for a few moments as the royals inquirered about freshly milled flour, grains and raw honey.

“Charles wanted to know what we did and all about our organic grains and flour,” Tim Bakker said “Camilla wanted to talk bees and our newborn, Josie. I think it was a little rushed they were behind schedule but it was nice to meet them and I'm happy to find that he was a big supporter of sustainable agriculture and that's what we stand for.”

The honoured visitors took time prior to departing for Norman Hardie Winery just north of Wellington to meet with Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Chief R. Donald Maracle and

WARM WELCOME Charles and Camilla walk towards the hundreds of well wishers prior to touring the Wellington Farmer’s Market on Friday afternoon. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis.

Maracle showed the Prince a number of historic items gifted to the Mohawks by the British Crown in honour of their long treaties of peace and support including an early 1700s communion plate offered by Queen Anne.

Maracle presented Charles with an original stone carving.

Shortly before leaving, Camilla walked to the fence separating the market and the Wellington Park and greeted several fans including Beth Buder who was nearly overcome when trying to explain what the visit meant to her.

“Words can't describe it. I'm speechless. I couldn’t believe she was standing here in front of us, talking to us,” Buder said.

When asked about his take away from the visit and Charles and Camilla's stop in Prince

Edward County, Quaiff said it was his belief the couple came away impressed.

“I think they saw a community that gets along with one another. In my opinion, we are the most welcoming municipality in Ontario and we always make our visitors feel warm,” he said.

There could have been no more concrete evidence of that welcoming spirit or the respect the community has for the Royal Family than the emotional send off those in attendance provided as an impromptu version of “God Save the Queen!” Started off quietly but was eventually sung en masse as Charles and Camilla were whisked away to their next stop. Eventually, the royal couple made its way back to CFB Trenton to travel to Ottawa for Canada Day festivities.

Maracle calls for unity in building stronger Canada RESPECT, from page 2

“Today, as we celebrate history, we cannot ignore that many aboriginal people are not celebrating Canada Day because of colonial policies of that past that have harmed the cultural identi-

ty of Aboriginal people and impoverished many nations,” the chief said.

Maracle added he was thankful for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and their work to address those mistakes made in

that past so that the future will be better for Aboriginal people.

“And I think by respecting each other, we can be concerned for one another and each other's welfare and we together will all build a stronger Canada,” He said.

Valedictorian challenges peers to make a difference GRADS, from page 3

In his remarks, Mossey admitted a pre-PECI reciprocal disposition where he had been warned of a certain Ms. Moon and that he started his secondary school career hoping to avoid the long time PECI teacher.

Mossey recalled that, over the course of high school, PECI graduate's experiences have changed the class of 2017.

“When we nervously walked through the front doors of PECI on the first day of grade nine we were unsure of ourselves. Now looking out into the crowd I see young adults who are mature, responsible, empathetic and respectful. In a way, Mr. Matt Sheahan’s hair evolution is the perfect analogy to describe our lives in high school. When it began it had no idea what it was doing, but now it has reached its prime. In the same way, we have been transformed from children

NOAH MOSSEY

to mature young people,” Mossey quipped.

The valedictorian recalled not being very serious about his education until Grade 5 when his teacher engaged and challenged him to reach his potential.

It was through this experience he realized that anyone had the power to make a difference in the world.

“Your difference does not have to be extravagant and elaborate. You do not need to frantical-

ly rush through life trying to find the right place to make a difference. Opportunities will arise however, and you must watch for them. When they appear, take advantage of them and be a world of change to someone who needs it. Remember how someone has made a difference in your life and how you have been changed.

Allow this to be your inspiration and motivation. Knowing the kinds of people that are graduating tonight, the world is very lucky to have such amazing people leading society forward to make the world a better place,” Mossey said.

“The message that we read in the school halls each day is: “The most important people in the world walk these halls”. We may not walk the halls of PECI again however I can tell you, the most important people in the world are sitting in front of me tonight. Graduates, after we leave tonight let us go out and make a difference.”

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MEMORIAMS

HANEY, Julianne

September 3, 1956 - July 6, 2011 Always Loving Always Loved Sleep Softly You’ll be with me forever Dave

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CARDS OF THANKS

Our family would like to thank all the people who were there for us when Vaunga passed away. We thank all of you for the cards, donations and flowers. We thank our minister Maureen Ellison, the U.C.W. and members of the church for the lovely lunch. We want to thank the staff of at Hallowell House and Dr. Connell for the excellent care over the last few years. it was greatly appreciated. thanks also to the Steele Funeral Home.

Sincerely, Garry Foster.

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BAVERSTOCK- in loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Hazel, who passed away July 1, 2001.

Our hearts are like a memory book it's pages mother dear Hold all the loving thoughts of you Recorded year by year A book of golden yesterdays Bound with love and care A rare edition mother dear Because you're treasured there Sadly missed and forever in our hearts Bess, Ray, Yvonne, James, Cristine, Raymond, tracey, Annette,Bradley, Brae-Anne and Hannah

CLARK, Sheena

Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in her 67th year. Loving daughter of the late Rev. James and Maise

Clark. Cherished mom of Creagh (Tracey) Clark. Treasured grandma of Braiden and Isaac. Dear sister of Isabel Spratt (Carl), Norman Clark (Nancy) and Margaret Fox (Doug).

Sheena will always be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Sheena’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family services will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Compassion Canada in memory of Sheena.

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MEMORIAMS

BAVERSTOCK- Hazel. in loving memory of a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who passed away July 8, 2001.

Have you ever lost a Mom who meant the world to you One you loved so very much and miss her like we do Have you ever had a headache and felt that awful pain Or shed those bitter tears that drop like falling rain if you never had this feeling i hope you never do For when you lose a Mother you lose a part of you Sadly missed and always remembered by Kay and Archie McGregor, Patty and Rick Bissonette, Bill and Laura McGregor and great granddaughter Rebecca McGregor.

MCCONNELL- Wilmot Lloyd “Bud” June 26,1925 - July 7, 1993 Dad, it’s been 24 years now since you left us and it still seems like yesterday when we had to say goodbye. We not only lost a Dad but a very special friend, someone to look lup to and guide us and always be there for us.

Dad, we will never stop missing and loving you.

Until we meet again.

Love always from your children Yvonne, Sandra, Gordon, Kevin, Debbie, Cathy and families.

DEATHS

FOUNTOUKIS, Konstantinos (Gus)

BOYCE, Vera Pearl

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on tuesday, June 27th, 2017 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton. Vera Pearl Boyce at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Robert Stanley Boyce.

Loving mother of Daryle (Casey), Larry (Linda) and Bob (Flo).

Fondly remembered by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by her sisters Margaret Rombough (Ralph) and Beatrice McLaren (late Ray). Predeceased by 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Special thanks to dear friends Nancy Minnie and Doris Johnston. As per Vera’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at the Wellington Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial Donations to the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the AiNSWORtH FUNERAL HOME, 288 NOxON AVENUE, WELLiNGtON. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

Suddenly at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday July 1st, 2017. Gus Fountoukis, proprietor and chef at Gus’s Family Restaurant, at the age of 63.

Cherished husband of Cheryl.

Dear father of Wendy Rose (Dave), tina Fountoukis (Billy), Michael Fountoukis (Katie) and Michael Wynne. Dear brother of the late tommy Fountoukis. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jason, Kayla, Alicia, Nevaeh, Brooke, Michael, Gordy and his two great grandsons Jasper and Sonny. Gus will be missed by Cheryl’s family. Mr. Fountoukis is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service will be held in the Picton United Church on Wednesday July 5th, 2017 at 2 p.m. interment Sophiasburgh Cemetery. if desired, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit with the family on tuesday evening from 6 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home.

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DEATHS

BADGLEY, Patricia Rose March 16, 1941 - June 29, 2017 Peacefully, at the Picton Hospice House on thursday, June 29, 2017 in her 77th year. Loving wife of 60 wonderful years to Roy Badgley of Picton. Dear mother of Michael (Sherri) Badgley of tweed, Deanna (Kenneth) Peacock of Cobourg, Paula (Brian) Scott of Campbellford, Angela (Richard) Marcotte of Rossmore and Dan (teresa) Badgley of Picton. Cherished grandma of 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Patricia will be sadly missed by her sisters Linda (Bruce) Williamson of Picton, Marilyn Helpard (tony) of Picton, Betty Anne (Ken) Dulmage of Picton and her brothers Ron Ferguson of Alberta, Robert (Penny) Ferguson of Picton and Larry Ferguson of Hamilton. Pre-deceased by her parents Elsworth & Doris Ferguson and her sister Sandy Dyson. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Cremation Services, Napanee. the family will receive friends at the Elks Lodge, 21 Elks St. Picton on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 11am12:30pm. A Celebration of Life Service for Patricia will follow at 12:30pm. Burial of the urn will take place at the Cherry Valley Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Picton Hospice House. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonecremation.ca

Milestone Cremation Services

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DEATHS

HEARD, Dale Dennis

Peacefully with his loving family by his side Dale lost his courageous fight on Sunday July 2, 2017 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Mercer) and loving and proud father of Shawn (Jessica), Erin (Jason Cowan), Kimberly (Shawn Doyle) and Christopher (Crystal). Much loved poppa of Logan, Cailin, Ellora, Hazel, Courtney, Griffin, Violet, Bryce, Asher and Corbin, son of the late Frank and Alice Heard and brother of Edith Calder, Frank Heard, Linda Gustavel and the late thelma Minklein, Velma Heard and Bonnie Leonard.

Fondly remebered by his many inlaws, nieces, nephews and cousins. As preferred by Dale cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to gather at the family home, 88 Bridge St., (side entrance) on Saturday July 15 from 2 to 5 pm. in remembrance and celebration of Dales' life. if desired, memorial donations to Hospice Prince Edward, the PECM Hospital Auxiliary or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to the FUNERAL HOME & CREMAtiON CENtRE

613-476-5571

2 Centre Street, Picton. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

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SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017

9:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE 25 YEARS OF COLLECTING Horse Drawn Carriages/Sleighs, Hit & Miss Engines, 2 Barber Chairs, Primitives/Antiques/Collectibles, Antique Furniture, China/Glass, Oil Lamps, Stoves, Show Cases Etc Held in Napanee, Ontario, From 401 (Exit 579) Hwy. 41 South To Thomas Street, Turn West to Napanee Fair Grounds Victorian Carriage With Shafts/Pole; Maker Unknown, New Condition Ready to Show; 4 Passenger Surrey with Pole/Shafts, Lamps, On Rubber (Older Restoration); Standing Fringe Top Glenfalls Surrey (Original Condition); Canon For-Cart Wheels, Wheels Approx. 6' High (Polson Pole); 4 Wheel Canadian Buggy; Commercial Early Milk Wagon, With Pole/Shaft (Also Conversion Sleigh Runners For Winter); Kentucky Breaking Cart; Canadian Sleigh Driver Seat/Child’s Seat; 2 Wheel Road Cart; Primitive Long Sleigh With Tongue; Steel Wheel Railway Station Wagon; Red Heavy Sleigh; Large Farm Wagon Box; Skelton Cutter Bottom; Several Wheels (Wagon/Buggy); Several Poles/Shafts Etc. R.M. Wade & Co. Drag Saw, (Complete with Blade), McCormick Deering (International) 1-1/2 H.P Hit/Miss Engine on Hand Skid; Collectible Wolsely 1-1/2 H.P. Vertical Engine on Hand Skid; Early 8' Duck Boat; Primitive Trappers Boat; 8 Man Bob Sleigh; Trapper Toboggan; 12' Sailing Oars; 2-Koken Barber Chairs; Brass National Cash Register (Last Pat. Date 1893); Brass National Cash Register; Counter Top Store Show Cases; Floor Show Case; Restored Renfrew Scale (Wheel Barrel Type); Beam Scales, Oak Double Door Ice Box; The Guven No. 22 Station Heater; The McClary Famous Oak Parlour Stove; Grand Jewel Restored Parlour Stove, Hamilton Ont.; Large Pine Knot Long Box Stove; Cast Iron Fire Place Fronts; Several Large Floor Grates, Other Cast Floor Grates; Wooden Barrel Churn; Trolley Bell; Back Pad Bells; Cow Bells; Exercycle; Railroad Lanterns; Coleman Lanterns; Spinning Wheels; Wool Winders; Shutters; Several Stain Glass Windows; Approx. 400 Sq. Ft. Of Tin; Sculptured Ceiling Tile; Architectural Wooden Pces.; Ice Saws-1 - 6' Saw Approx. 8' With Handle; Cross Cut Saws; Wooden Pulleys; Snowshoes; Primitive Skiis; Lightening Rods; Several Ice Tongs; Early Coal Scoops; Broad Axe; Wooden Ice Cream Maker; Metal Dough Maker; Smarts Shoe Lathe; Beatty Hay Car; Several Hay Forks; Wooden/Steel Wheel Barrow Wheels; No. 13 Walking Plow; 2-Large Heavy Chains for Rock Picker or Root Puller; Cast Iron Kettle/Lid; Several Cast Iron Pots; Cast Iron Seats (Noxon, 79 Etc.); Sad Irons/Trivits; Watson Corn Sheller; Forge Blower; Sap Buckets; 32' Wooden Extension Ladder; Rot Iron Railing; Evenrude 9.5 Outboard Motor; Sears Small Roto Tiller; Only a partial listing. ANTIQUE HOUSEHOLD - Large Carved Oak Buffet Cupboard; 1/4 Cut Oak Bench; Several Chests of Drawers; Drop Leaf Tables; Dining Room Tables; Antique Chairs, Buffets, China Cabinets; Several Antique Dressers; Hall Tables; Washstands; 3 Primitive/Antique Cradles; Brass Bed; Wooden Beds; Also Metal Bed; Several Settee Sets; Pine Blanket Box; Hump Back Trunk; Cedar Chest; Piano; 2-Piano Stools; Organ Stool; Antique Wooden Jolly Jumper; Antique High Wheel Wicker Carriage; Early Childs Pull Cart; 3 Childs Hand Sleighs; United Counties Frontenac, Lennox & Addington 1860; Pitman & Walling Kingston Map; Ginger Bread/Mantel Clocks; Alladin Oil Lamps (1 With Yellow Base); Several Oil Lamps; 2Perrins; Comports; Copper Lustre, Carnival; Quantity of Glass/China; Paintings; Prints; Mirrors; Queen Victoria Oval Frame; Quantity of Agate Ware; Named Milk Bottles; 12-1/2 Pint Rosebay Milk Bottles; Selby Cheese Factory Case; Several Cream Cans; Large 8x5 U.S. Flag; Quantity of Antique Collector Books Etc. Many more items, you never know what will be found.

This is a rather large sale. Mr. Theo Nibourg has stored away many interesting pieces. Some of these items have not seen daylight for over 10 years. Rain or shine this sale will be held inside. Bring a Lawn Chair. Preview Friday 4-8 p.m. Sat. 8-9:30.

All items must be removed by Sunday 12 noon.

Pictures and listing go to www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca All Verbal Announcements takes precedence over any printed matter.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash/Interac/Approved Cheques (No Buyers Premium) SALE MANAGED BY DAVE A. SNIDER, AUCTION SERVICE AUCTIONEERS - DAVE & BRAD SNIDER - 613-386-3039

MONDAY, JULY 10,TH, 2017 - 1:00 P.M.

ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE AT SELBY HALL FEATURING: Gibbard fruit tray; school desk; wooden carpenter box coffee table; school wall clock; love seat settee & stool; painted saw blades; cheese box; large flat rock painting; 7 drawer highboy; few Canadian 1 & 2 dollar paper currency; hand made quilt; large dining table & 8 chairs; patio/porch swing; handicap scooter; bar fridge; collection of Christmas crafts; 2 banker’s lamps; flower pot bird bath; Garrett salt sander & much much more.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Please go to www.lambertauctions.ca for pictures.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Dining table/2 leaves, 6 chairs & matching buffet, chesterfield & 2 chairs, coffee & end tables, hall tables, bedroom furniture, bookshelves, qty. of smalls, glass & china, bossons, Royal Doulton dinnerware, old Canadian & American coins and currency, prints, books, floor & table lamps, lawn & garden furniture, small shop tools and many more pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - DAVE & CAROL SELLERS 589 TUFTSVILLE RD, R.R.4 STIRLING, ONT 2 miles EAST of Stirling on Tuftsville Rd. VEHICLE: 2004 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 pick up truck with automatic transmission, 90,000 kms, extended cab, E-test 2017 -sells as is; TRACTOR AND TOOLS: Ford 9N gas tractor – running condition, 2 furrow plow, 3 point hitch scraper blade, Powermate 10hp Coleman generator, Stihl 250 chainsaw, Ariens 20hp riding lawn mower with hydrostatic drive – like new, Shop Mate drill press, power tools, aluminum ladders, Scott ‘Kevlar’ 16’ canoe, combination belt/disc sander, gas powered water pump, bench grinder, car ramps, 25 litre estate sprayer, mitre saw HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS: to be sold at 10:30am – antique walnut china cabinet, pigeon hole cupboard with lower sliding doors, Rusta-Cana table and chairs, antique parlour lamp, GE refrigerator with stainless steel front, Frigidaire electric stove, Panasonic microwave, air conditioners, patio furniture, exercise equipment, numerous other articles.

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

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COMMUNITY LIVING PRINCE EDWARD Friday, July 7 7am-2pm 29 Elizabeth Street, Picton Come check out new items at yard sale prices. Courtesy of “Heart of the County”. Plus, other household items and great finds! All proceeds to Community Living Prince Edward Personal Outcomes Fund – “Helping people realize their dreams”

COMMUNITY GARAGE & FUND RAISER In support of the residents at Fr. Brian Hart's home on Big Island In the St. Gregory school gym

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YARD SALE 190 Storms Road, Milford Saturday, July 8 8am - 12:30 pm Tools, collectibles, records, furniture, construction material and much more!

YARD SALE Saturday July 8 4 Maple Ave. Picton Garage Clean Out Metal signs, license plates, gun case, household items, antiques & cupboards

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Provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary moratorium announced after Pinecrest Memorial students had spent their final day of learning at Bloomfield elementary school

Ministry of Education move to halt school closings comes too late for local groups JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

To Ontario parents that have been devastated by an Accommodation Review Committee this year, Education Minister Mitzie Hunter's announcement on Wednesday afternoon wasn't akin to closing the barn door after the horse had gotten out.

No, for Ontario's northern and rural families that are seeing their

neighbourhood schools closed after a ham-handed process instituted by the province, it was more like closing the barn door as the horse was lying dead on the roadway after colliding with a tractortrailer with the slogan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yours to Discover!â&#x20AC;? on the side of it.

As the affected schools were closing their doors for the final time, Hunter was announcing a temporary halt on any future school closing in Ontario.

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This pause was attributed to the outcry in rural and northern communities that the ARC process was anything but fair, balanced and did not offer adequate time to come up with creative solutions for decaying and half-filled learning facilities which also served as the heart for many small communities.

This announcement does nothing for the schools that are slated to close, including Pinecrest Memorial in Bloomfield and, in 2018, Queen Elizabeth in Picton.

Hunter said Wednesday's announcement was based on feedback heard during in-person rural education engagements and from on-line survey respondents this spring and those consultations included on contentious session hosted in West Lake where over 100 angry parents let loose on ministry staffers and session facilitators that the process for consolidation was deeply flawed.

According to Hunter, "Ontario's new plan will support rural and northern students and communities through a series of steps, including Overhauling the

process that school boards use to review schools for potential closure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the process is under review, school boards will not begin any new reviews, with the exception of those reviews which would support joint-use projects between school boards or for student safety,â&#x20AC;? Hunter told the media gathered at school in Bridgenorth, a community north of Peterborough.

The province is also providing a new Rural and Northern Education Fund for this September to further enhance students' learning experience in rural schools, with better programming such as French immersion, arts education and guidance counselling.

It's unclear if this investment will offset or replace the two years of clawbacks the ministry forced on rural and northern school boards in both the remote/rural grants envelope and the declining enrolment envelope.

With so many strings attached, it could be difficult if not impossible for most boards to access these

funds that can only be utilized for specific purposes.

Locally, outspoken members of ARCs in Prince Edward County school groups were quick to take the province to task upon hearing the province admits the process that consolidated their school was flawed.

The Queen Elizabeth group has been particularly outspoken. On one hand, Wednesday's announcement felt like a win for J.J. Syer in the sense that the province actually listened to concerns in outlying areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But on the other hand you can't help wondering if this is just a pre-election ploy. It is cold comfort until we see true action and implementation to help our community,â&#x20AC;? Syer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revising the current peer accommodation review process to involve a greater share of community partners is important going forward, but it doesn't address the fact that hundreds of schools across the province will close as a result of a process that has been deemed "flawed".â&#x20AC;?

Syer pointed to the words of Susan MacKenzie of the Ontario Alliance Against School Closures who also doubted the funding changes announced by the MOE would flow to rural areas to be accessed by rural bards for programming needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is needed is a revised rural funding model that recognizes the unique needs of rural Ontario because these funding announcements won't help us keep our schools,â&#x20AC;? MacKenzie stated in response to Hunter's announcement.

The Queen Elizabeth group has been vigilantly keeping score of precisely what the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has been saying and doing during the process and it was Syer's opinion that inconsistencies, errors and contradictions in information were a consistent theme throughout various ARC committees across Ontario which makes decision-making very difficult.Â

See SCHOOLS, page 29

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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.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: June 18th Doreen Hepburn, 19th Susan Hughes, 20th Michel Messier, 21st Barbara Cornett, 22nd Travis Minnie, 23rd Sarah Harrison, 26th David Beaumont, 27th Shelly Durnim & Jenn Hardenne, 28th Ken Minaker, 29th Betty Beaumont, 30th Paul Maranger.

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THE WHAT NOT SHOP: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington (basement) is open Canada Day 10am-2pm selling clothes, shoes, dishes etc. Other 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.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mon July 17-Fri July 21, 9am-12noon. It’s Free! Friendship United Church, 2765 Cty Rd 5 Demorestville. Contact Leslie 403-7729 or EAST5@KOS.NET www.friendshipchurch.ca.

24th ANNUAL ART IN THE COUNTY EXHIBITION & SALE – Until Sun July 9 at Books & Co, 2nd Floor Gallery, 289 Main St Picton. Hours 10am6pm Mon-Sat, until 5pm Sundays, until 3pm July 9th.

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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. Mondays July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th (6:30-9:30pm) July 31st (4:30-6:45) 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.

JULY 6: 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 8: MARINERS PARK MUSEUM 50th BIRTHDAY BASH – 60’s theme family event from 103:30pm. Opening ceremonies followed by marine storytelling, food & refreshments, free Birthday Cake, crafters, remote control boats, pre 1970’s antique cars, heritage demonstrations, pie auction, children’s games

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JULY 8: MARINERS PARK MUSEUM 50th BIRTHDAY BASH EVENING EVENT – Get tickets for the evening event, from 5-9:30pm, featuring a Pork & Beef Dinner. Live & silent auctions & live music.

Beer, wine, cider available for purchase. Prizes for best hippie outfits. Tickets $25, $12.50 for children under 10.

Info 476-8392 or www.prince-edwardcounty.com/item/mariners-park-museum/.

JULY 8: CFCW 18th ANNUAL BAY OF QUINTE TOWN & COUNTRY GARDEN TOUR – A self guided tour of 8 beautiful private gardens in Belleville & Prince Edward County from 10am-4pm. Tickets are $25 & include a boxed lunch & drink at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville (201 Church St.) to eat in or take out. Here you can try your luck at the raffle table.

All proceeds support the CFUW Scholarships for the Bay of Quinte Region.

Tickets https://cfubelleville.com/coming-events/onlinepayments, or on day of tour, after 8:30am at St. Thomas Anglican Church.

JULY 9: CONSECON UNITED CHURCH – Will be holding an old fashioned Church Picnic at Roblin Lake, 10am theme is Native Affairs. Bring a lawn chair & pot luck lunch will follow. All welcome!

JULY 9: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7-9pm at the Wellington Public Library. All are welcome.

JULY 11: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

JULY 11: CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Presented by the Wellington & District Lion’s, at 6:30pm featuring “Wicklow”. 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.

JULY 11: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-9513711).

JULY 12: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Dropin information spot for Alternatives for Women services.

Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

JULY 13: 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 13: PECMH FOUNDATION PRESENTS “THE GREAT CANADIAN TRIVIA CHALLENGE” – 7pm Picton Elks Lodge. An evening of family fun mixed with Canadian trivia! Preregistration required to Briar at 476-1008 ext 4425 or briar@pecmhf.ca. $25/individual or $100/team of 4 to 6 players.

JULY 13: 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 15: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE – Please join us for music & fun at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. This family event features Country & Rock & an “open mike for attendees. Come share your talent, instrumental or voice, for a musical afternoon 1-4pm. This has become a very popular & fun event for all ages from tikes to seniors. It is a free event for all. Sponsored by Ameliasburgh Ward 4 Rec Committee.

JULY 19: FREE WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY DINNER – With Food Not Bombs. Picnic in Benson Park 5:30pm. Picton Town Hall if raining.

JULY 22: BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH CHRISTMAS IN JULY – Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and silent auction 4:30 – 6:30pm. Adults $15. Children $8. At 272 Main St. Bloomfield. Everyone welcome. Info 393-3172.

July 11, 2017 - The Prince Edward Horse and Pony Club will be holding the 2nd show of the season in the ring behind the Community Centre at the Picton Fairgrounds. Halter classes will begin at 9am followed by Western and English pleasure classes wit the Western gaming events to follow. Food and refreshments will be provided all day by the County’s newest food truck ‘County Grub’ which is jointly operated by the Sophiasburgh Firefighters Association. This is an all-age family event that is free to attend. Come on our and support our riders, OR, if you are a rider, please join us and share in the fun. For further information contact Blaine Way at 613-438-1250 or Pat Stacey at 613-919-5154.

July 14, 2017 - L&A Holstein Barbecue, 6:30pm, 2424 County Road 11, Selby. Hosted by Frisklane Holsteins, David & Wanda Frisken and family.

Adults $20. Children ages 5-12 $10, Children under 5 Free. Meal by Hayden Taylor, Roast Beef & Pork Dinner. Tickets must be purchased before July 10th.

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Critics say changes prove process was flawed SCHOOLS, from page 26

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The Queen Elizabeth group has been vigilantly keeping score of precisely wha the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has been saying and doing during the process and it was Syer's opinion that inconsistencies, errors and contradictions in information were a consistent theme throughout various ARC committees across Ontario which makes decisionmaking very difficult.

Syer pointed to one instance during the February public intake session where the board was asked point blank what costs would be incurred by the board to facilitate the influx of Pinecrest Memorial students for the eight-month period while PECI transitions from a secondary school to a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility.

Syer said the answer from the board was 'We will bring a plan to the ARC as to what will happen during the summer and the timeline to welcome students into the school, should the current recommendation be approved."

“Well, the recommendation was approved with alterations and we were never given any plan for renovations. To this day we have not been told how much renovations to Queen Elizabeth will cost for the mere eight months that students will be there, how we will benefit from improved programming as a result of amalgamation, or what the final plan is for the K12 at PECI,” said Syer.

In a sense, the Ministry of Education's announcement has provided fire for any and all opposition to the round of school closures that will happen on Premier Kathleen Wynne's watch because, as Syer puts it, If the procedure is flawed for future closures then it must be flawed for current closures.

“We will continue to lobby over the summer, but our mantra remains "time". The impact on the community, the stress on our children, the lack of commitment to the new consolidation (because there was inadequate engagement) is distressing,” Syer said, pointing to the scores of parents that are seeking alternative provision of

Mariners Park marks 50 years this Saturday

Whether it was the Royal visit , the Canada Day parade of the annual fireworks and street dance, all roads seemed to lead to Wellington this Canada Day weekend and the villagers that turned out in force should be proud of the patriotic display that made the celebration so special. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

The Mariners Park Museum in South Bay will be celebrating a half-century this Saturday.

During the day, visitors are invited to come to the museum from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a celebration of the 1960s. There will be family activities, vendors on the grounds, displays, and birthday cake.

From 5-9 p.m. there will be a dinner, silent auction, and musical entertainment with a 1960s theme. Advanced tickets are required to attend the dinner.

-Staff

CLOSING TIME Pinecrest students file out of the elementary school Thursday afternoon.The school will be closed this summer and the student body will be consolidated at Queen Elizabeth. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

education through private, faith -based sources or from the Catholic board.

Queen Elizabeth will welcome Pinecrest in September but as to the fate of Sophiasburgh Central, the K-12 at PECI, and the other schools who were stayed or not involved in the most recent ARC, The Queen Elizabeth group will continue to fight for something bette which resembles a forward thinking "county solution" to education.

“The board must appropriately engage the community and the Trustees must listen and represent their constituents. We respect that fiscal pressures necessitate change which may include consolidation / closure, but, hopefully we can convince the province to force the respective boards to widen their stance on revision to include decisions for September, 2018 which have not yet been implemented,” she added.

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SIR JOHN A. SURFACES AGAIN

Visitors to Picton’s Canada Day celebrations had a chance to see two likenesses of Sir John A. Macdonald this year as Napanee needle felter Gesina Laird-Buchanan showed off woolen creation of the first prime minister at the Arts on Main Gallery. For more information about the piece, please see next week’s edition of the Gazette. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Kid’s Soapbox Derby at the top of Mill Street Hill starting at 10 am Registration begins 9:00 FREE Pizza for All Participants

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AUG 16 Jazz Dinner —Alex Dean Quartet with violinist Drew Jurecka at the Waring House

AUG 17 Laila Biali Trio AUG 18 Jobim’s World with Gord Sheard, Luanda Jones & Reg Schwager AUG 19 Bernie Senensky & Gord Sheard at St. Mary Magdalene Church

AUG 19 Jazz Masters with Guido Basso AUG 20 Brian Barlow Big Band

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Each year the P.E.C.M.H. Auxiliary provides scholarships to outstanding graduating high school students who are residents of Prince Edward County and are planning a career in the Health Sciences.

Each scholarship is valued at $2,000. We are delighted to announce this year’s winners and wish them well intheir future endeavours.

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