Picton Gazette July 9 2015 by The Picton Gazette

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THE PICTON

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Volume 185, Week 27

THURSDAY

JULY 9, 2015

ARTISTRY

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Lavender farm draws crowds despite late harvest

Festival series revives old tradition of entertaining

Canada’s longest publishing non-daily newspaper, proudly serving Prince Edward County since 1830

Macdonald unveiling a marquee attraction

PEFHT offers support during interim phase

Swarms of people fill Main Street on Canada Day to celebrate local son

Hospice takes initial steps to rebuild itself

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

There wasn't much elbow room to spare on Picton's Main Street last Wednesday as a sea of red-and-white clad revellers celebrated Canada's birthday by paying tribute to an influential local son. With the generous support of Heritage Canada, the Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County realized plans six years in the making to gift the municipality the 10th public statue in Canada honouring its first prime minister, Ruth Abernethy's bronze piece "Holding Court" as it was unveiled at The Armoury in front of hundreds. "Sir John Macdonald now belongs to the ages," was a telling excerpt read by actor R.H. Thomson as he ably retold Sir Wilfred Laurier's renowned eulogy of Macdonald, gripping an attentive, patriotic audience. Earlier in that impromptu speech from June 8, 1891, Laurier, then the leader of Canada's opposition called Macdonald's death "in every sense a great national loss, for he who is no more was in many respects Canada's most illustrious son and in every sense Canada's foremost citi-

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

THE BIG MOMENT Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County chair David Warrick, left, joins with sculptor Ruth Abernethy (not visible), Law Society of Upper Canada treasurer and chief executive officer Janet Minor, Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp, and Mayor Robert Quaiff to unveil “Holding Court” in front of The Armoury on Canada Day. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

zen and statesman." Before he went on to become prime minister and pull together the Fathers of Confederation, however, Macdonald was a Quinte boy — born and raised in this region. His parents ran the grist mill at present-day Glenora and he was admitted to the Upper Canada Law Society at the tender age of 15, here in Picton.

He argued his first case in his own defence at the Picton courthouse and succeeded, despite remaining a student. He gained a licence to practice as an attorney and as a solicitor in 1835, then passed his barrister's exam the following year at age 21. He often recalled his time in the county fondly. Justice Robert Sharpe spoke about how Macdonald rose to his lofty position

of leadership and explained why he was instrumental in forming Canada. "Our country almost certainly would not have been created if not for the imagination, creativity, and courage of the man we celebrate today with the unveiling of this statue," he said. "We know that despite his protestations to the contrary, he had a dream and a vision of a strong, united

nation that would one day stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and from the Great Lakes to the Arctic." Sharpe said Macdonald ably forged compromises and accommodations to pull together British North America in the aftermath of the American Civil War.

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See HOSPICE, page 23

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Inside this week’s edition of the Gazette... OP/ED

Hospice Prince Edward’s two remaining board members are working to rebuild the palliative care organization after another week of change. Interim president Birgit Langwisch and treasurer Mary Camp were the lone board members remaining at the end of the day last Tuesday — the day after about 250 people attended a public meeting where concerns were raised about Hospice’s transparency and accountability. Langwisch said Hospice’s board had been scheduled to meet Tuesday and a round of resignations that day by board chair Linda Middleton, longtime board member Debbie Macdonald Moynes, and interim administrator Angela Jodoin took her by surprise. Still, she said, she and Camp decided to go ahead with the meeting as, according to Hospice’s bylaws there is no minimum number of board members. At that meeting, some help surfaced.

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Business associations partner to offer bus from beach to downtown areas Sandbanks campers, visitors will have an opportunity to board free shuttle to Picton, Bloomfield, or Wellington from July to September CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The county's business associations are joining forces to increase pedestrian traffic in the downtown cores. The Picton Business Improvement Association (BIA), Wellington and District Business Association (WDBA), and Bloomfield and Area Business Association (BABA) announced last week

they would partner to offer a shuttle bus service from Sandbanks Provincial Park to the county's urban centres. The service is a pilot project that is supported by the County's community development department and Sandbanks Provincial Park. The summer shuttle service will operate each Saturday from July 4 until Sept. 5.The bus will run on a continuous loop throughout the

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day offering pick-up and drop-off for Sandbanks at each location every two hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. This year the project is being funded entirely by the three business associations. The service is envisioned as a way to bring park visitors into the county's downtowns, where they can take advantage of local shops and restaurants, and participate in events. The shuttle will pick up visitors from four designated spots within Sandbanks and drop them off at stops in Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington. A release from the municipality says the park sees traffic of 600,000 visitors per year and the summer shuttle service is intended to make it as easy as possible for these visitors to experience local downtowns. BABA chair Patricia McDermott says in the release the member businesses are awaiting the results anticipation. “We can’t wait to see the results of the bus initiative, and know that campers will enjoy experiencing all Bloomfield has to offer with the convenience of a shuttle service,” she said. WDBA chair Evan Nash said the service will alleviate some visitors' worries about travelling. “The shuttle bus is a great way for campers to visit

NEW SERVICE Visitors to Sandbanks Provincial Park will be able

to take advantage of a pilot shuttle service that is being funded by the county’s business associations. It will pick up riders at Sandbanks and take them to downtown stops.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Wellington without having to worry about transportation, and will help reduce parking congestion in our downtown core,” he said. Picton BIA manager Lyndsay Richmond said the business associations are thrilled to test the program and hope it will encourage campers to visit downtowns rather than just passing through them. Richmond said the idea had been discussed previously by the BIA and had been brought forward by Sandbanks Provincial Park superintendent Robin Reilly. “I know (Sandbanks) have an issue with people

coming into the park with camper vehicles and then not wanting to leave because of the lineups to get back into the park,” she said. Richmond said Reilly believed the shuttle service would help and the business associations all thought it would be a great idea. “Hopefully it's successful and does bring visitors into the downtown cores,” she said. The shuttle had its first run on July 4 and Richmond said the business associations have been working to distribute promotional information about the service. Participation in the pilot

will be monitored and if it is successful the business associations and community development department intend to expand the program next year. Richmond said it's uncertain what that expansion could entail, and said that will be discussed at a future date if the pilot is a success. “There have been questions about whether or not locals are free to ride the bus, whether there will be a cost to ride the bus, whether we can have the bus stopping at individual locations — wineries et cetera,” she said. “These are all things that after this year we will discuss.” She said that could involve sponsorship arrangements with businesses or other groups outside the downtowns who would pay a fee to have the shuttle stop at their locations. “From the business associations' perspective, our goal is to get the people that are in the park out of the park and into our downtowns to shop, browse, and eat,” she said. Community development director Neil Carbone said the County is happy to support the program and encourage community partnerships. He said at this point the municipality is providing in-kind support to help co-ordinate the pilot.

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Province approves Wellington secondary plan Two arrested in Rossmore Document to offer guide for growth, development within village boundaries CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has given their final approval to the Wellington secondary plan, which is now in effect. The provincial ministry's approval was the final step required to implement the plan which was adopted by Prince Edward County council in December 2013. Mayor Robert Quaiff says in a press release from the municipality the approval will enable the County to move forward with implementation of the plan, which sets out detailed land-use policies to guide future growth and development. “The plan will provide Wellington residents and developers with valuable information that will help guide consistent decision making and maintain the quality of place that makes Wellington so appealing,” Quaiff says. The policies of the secondary plan are specific to the Wellington area and seek to address issues like employment, land use, and housing. Part Two of the plan deals with land use and outlines policies related to use, loca-

PLAN APPROVED Wellington’s secondary plan received final approval last week. The plan will

Sunday morning just before 9 a.m. officers from the OPP’s Prince Edward detachment stopped a vehicle in Rossmore they say was involved in thefts in Napanee, Belleville, and Prince Edward County. Following the stop, the male and female occupants of the vehicle — both 47-yearold Belleville residents — were arrested and formally charged with a series of Criminal Code infractions. The female party was charged with breaking and entering, two counts of theft and five

counts of possession of property obtained by crime. She was later released to appear in Picton court Aug. 12. The male party was also charged with breaking and entering, five counts of theft and five counts of possession of property obtained by crime. He remained in police custody awaiting a bail hearing Monday in Belleville. Tools, electronics, household appliances, food, and liquor were recovered. -Staff

guide growth and development in the village and outlines extensive policies governing things like urban design, parks and recreation, and heritage conservation. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

tion, and intensity of development. The plan divides the village into eight land use areas — village residential, neighbourhood development, village core, village corridor, employment area, park and open space, environmental protection, and waste management. This section establishes the village core of Wellington as extending along Main Street in the east to Consecon Street in the west and extends to the rear of the properties that front on Main Street and the cross streets of Maple, Wharf, and West. Guiding policies for the village core include concentrating commercial shopping, business, office, tourism, and storefront creative rural economy uses in the core. The plan also supports the re-use and

conversion of existing buildings in the core while encouraging appropriate infill development, and supports enhancing the waterfront area and strengthening its link to the core. Part Four of the plan deals with the quality of place of Wellington, including guidelines for the enhancement and protection of that quality of place. The plan says council shall consider design an integral component of new development and redevelopment in Wellington and should require a design statement with all planning applications to ensure that the design considerations of the plan, and relevant design guidelines that may be prepared, are addressed. It also says council shall

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ensure that the design of new development and redevelopment is visually compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in relation to characteristics like scale, setbacks, building materials, and exterior design elements. The extensive policies also cover facilities, urban design, sustainable development, sewer and water, transportation, parks and recreation, heritage conservation, and the natural environment. The Wellington secondary plan was developed using extensive research and consultation with the Wellington community. The secondary plan will be one part of the municipality's new official plan which is currently under review. The full plan can be viewed at www.thecounty.ca.

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County gets maximum Age-Friendly grant The Macdonald Project of Prince Edward County thanks the following for their generous contributions to a truly spectacular Canada Day celebration. Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada Scott Wentworth and Staff of Wentworth Landscapes Dawn Stafrace and Sonya Szabo of EPH*RA Event Design Lyndsay Richmond and the Picton Business Improvement Association Picton Recreation Committee Council and Staff, Shire Hall Parrott Foundation Daryl Kramp M.P. Todd Smith M.P.P. Prince Edward Armoury Emmanuel Baptist Church Justice Richard Byers (SCJ) Anne Van Vlack and InfoLink Huff Estates and Waring House Library of Prince Edward County Mayors Robert Quaiff and James Harrison Staff and Volunteers of the Regent Theatre Volunteers Come Alive Outside and Willowlee Sod County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives The Merchants of Picton Who Celebrated County History George Wright 94, First Special Forces of the Devil’s Brigade Stephen Low Productions for Providing the IMAX Formatted Rocky Mountain Express Nancy Woods and Steve Ferguson Representing the Museums of Prince Edward County Performers and Special Guests Ruth Abernethy, Sculptor Prince Edward Pipe and Drum Band and Peter Hill Patrice Dutil, Master of Ceremonies Jeanette Arsenault, Chamteuse Justice Robert Sharpe (OCA) Treasurer Janet Minor, Law Society of Upper Canada R.H. Thomson as Wilfrid Laurier Brian and Renee Porter as Sir John and Lady Agnes Mayor Robert Quaiff

The sincerest of thanks to Tim and Sheila Casgrain, Brian Barber, Marilyn Warrick, Peter Lockyer, Rod de Courcy-Ireland, Carol Penhale, Alex Schultz, Ann Wood, Marc Somerville, Gerald Rayner, Alan Gratias and David Warrick, the members of the Macdonald Project Steering Committee who worked tirelessly over the past five and a half years to make the vision a reality.

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$35,000 from province will help identify and address seniors’ needs CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Provincial funding will help the county identify and address the needs of seniors. The municipality issued a press release this week indicating the County will be receiving $35,000 from the province — the maximum level of funding made available through the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat's Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant Program. Council voted to approve the funding agreement for the grant at their June 23 meeting. No matching funds are required for the municipality to take part in the program. Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release the grant will help the municipality add to the quality of life of Prince Edward County. “We are incredibly pleased to receive this funding, which will support the development of an age-friendly community plan and contribute to an enhanced quality of life for local seniors, ” he says. “The initiatives of the plan will support the County’s ability to accommodate aging residents and newcomers for many years to come.”

Community development director Neil Carbone says the grant is in step with the municipality's existing agefriendly projects. “This grant aligns with and supports our other age-friendly programs, including our age-in-place and transit initiatives,” he says. “Investing in age-friendly infrastructure and community programs will enable existing residents to enjoy our community as they age, as well as enhance the County’s attractiveness for new retirees.” The Age-Friendly Community Grant Program provides funding to municipalities to plan services and programs that help build and or maintain healthy and secure community-oriented living for seniors. The release says the county's population density of seniors is higher than the provincial average with Prince Edward County's largest age group being between 60–65 years old. The county has already attempted to alleviate some of the concerns of the aging population, endorsing the age-in-place concept and approving a community development strategic plan

which identifies the need to assess and plan for local seniors. “Developing an agefriendly community plan specific to the county will involve a local needs assessment and creation of an action plan to shape initiatives that will contribute to the development of the county as an age-friendly community,” the release says. “The assessment will help identify the needs of older adults locally, in areas such as; outdoor spaces/buildings, transportation, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, and community health and support services.” The plan is anticipated to be a multi-generational project that will be guided by a steering committee comprising local representatives from organizations and other groups that serve seniors. Some of the organizations identified in the release are the Alzheimer's Society of Hastings-Prince Edward, Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Association, and the County of Prince Edward Accessibility Advisory Committee.

Carbone says there is potential for significant benefit SHUTTLE, from page 2

“We've always known there was a big untapped visitor base at the park and given some of the challenges with traffic, parking, and queuing up at the park, people may be reluctant to leave the park and explore the rest of the county,” he said. “As the county's profile in the media increases and people are more curious, we

wanted to partner with the business associations to give them a way of being able to access the rest of the county more easily.” While he said the program is only in the pilot stage, it has the potential to produce economic benefits to the municipality. “This is the trial run, but we know the potential is there for significant economic benefits for the businesses and to

introduce people to the rest of Prince Edward County.” The shuttle is currently only for park visitors and Carbone said it will be up to the business associations to decide whether to rollout any expansion of the service if the demand is there. “We'll definitely be working with them and we know we need to investigate that further moving forward.”

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Camp ROC attracts nearly 130 for week of fun activities Popular program full to capacity as partners work together for youth

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If Taylor Swift ever needed a backup singer or dancer for her 1989 world tour stop in Ottawa Monday night, the superstar probably could have employed some of the children attending Camp ROC at PECI this week. A number of the young campers were participating in a dessert dance off Tuesday afternoon when the Gazette dropped by to check over what has become a very popular summer tradition. Nearly 130 young people are spending the week rocking out at the local secondary school as part of the annual Camp ROC summer day camp program organized by the Recreation Outreach Centre. The camp offers young people an opportunity to spend the day playing games, competing in organized sports or arts and crafts. The camp is one the only event organized by the ROC that includes a cost in order to offset consumable fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are almost exclusively barrier free and that's thanks to the generous nature of the Prince Edward County community,â&#x20AC;? ROC director of communications Lesley Lavender explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We continue to count on their support to allow us to bring this and other programming to

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COMMENTARY Rising energy prices must be top priority at Queen’s Park

THE Ontario Chamber of Commerce reported yesterday that one in every 20 businesses in the province expects it will close its doors in the next five years if energy prices continue to rise. When one considers that organization and its members represent 60,000 businesses that employ more than two million people, that could potentially translate into a large number of tax and investment dollars gone. That number also doesn’t count the businesses that have already closed doors or moved and it doesn’t count lost growth opportunities either. The province must take seriously the notion that hydro rates are spiralling out of control and it must look for ways to produce a consumerfriendly energy system. All options should be put on the table. Perhaps the energy bureaucracy could be streamlined. Maybe it’s time to move away from paying premiums for renewables when cheaper supply is available. Perhaps, there are better ways to distribute and maybe there’s a way to limit production to not sell off power at a loss. One of the Chamber’s leading recommendations was to make energy policy more accessible for Ontario residents. If more people could understand the factors in play when setting energy rates and if they knew the options available to the government when making its decisions, those customers likely would have more confidence in the system itself. Publishing jurisdictional comparisons with competing areas and striving to produce en-

ergy more efficiently should be a top priority. While on the notion of transparency, it is of utmost importance to Ontario residents that any proposed sale of portions of Hydro One be done in an open, transparent fashion. That the independent parliament officers jointly wrote a letter earlier this year, stating concern that they would be excluded from the process should raise alarm bells. The public has a right to know what is happening with its assets. It also has a right to be concerned that selling off a portion of Hydro One without paying off its debt will not reduce those costly bills and it may even result in higher prices. In the big picture, one wonders what the cost of energy will do to the current government’s plans to invest in infrastructure while still striving to balance its budget. If businesses that hire people cannot afford to operate here, they simply will not. When 81 per cent of Ontario residents told a Leger study that accompanied the Chamber report they’re concerned that rate increases will impact the health of the economy and impact their disposable income, one also wonders if those who can afford to spend money are going to have the confidence to do so, knowing the trend of rising rates and the uncertainty the sale poses — even if the money earned is intended for stimulus project. The energy file has become a very costly risk for the Ontario government. It should become the top priority at Queen’s Park and taxpayers should be prepared to remind politicians of that.

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CUT FORACAUSE Highline Mushrooms harvest manager Sherry Nelson has her head shaved by hairstylist Jennifer Korver of Indulge Hair Boutique outside the mushroom plant on June 30. Nelson was shaving her head to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Nelson decided to take on the challenge to support co-workers who have battled and are currently battling the disease. For her efforts, Nelson was able to raise approximately $1,800, as of June 30, and received word that Highline Mushrooms would match that pledge.The cut was undertaken in front of a significant gathering of cheering mushroom plant employees. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1925

n Hollywood actress Norma Shearer caused quite a sensation when she appeared in Picton. Following that, George Cook obtained one of her films, He Who Gets Slapped, and showed it on the Regent Theatre screen. Shearer made an appearance. n The Prince Edward County Board of Trade put forward $100 to complement municipal donations to promote the area to visitors. The group discussed the viability of highways signs and promotional booklets. n Mayor Fred Newman suggested Picton separate from the county as he felt was paying more than its share of costs for the roads system.

1935

n Picton youth Elmer Dunkley disappeared from his Port Hope boarding house and couldn’t be found. It was presumed he was overcome by heat exposure at work. n Barns in Milford, Adolphustown and Mountain View were struck during a lightning storm. Each burned to the ground. The two sites in the county were insured and had no cattle or crop in the barns. The one on Hay Bay, however, had a considerable amount of fresh crop present. n Picton lost a capable telegraph operator when Mrs. Stone, the head of the local office for seven years died suddenly in her home.

1955

n Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 passed its goal of 400 members. President Len Foley and his executive were to make good on their promise to offer a free smoker at the Legion for those who helped the drive. n Belleville’s Sons of Jacob Jewish congregation planned to break ground on a new synagogue that would serve the Belleville, Picton, and Trenton communities. Construction at the corner of Bleecker and Victoria avenues was expected that year. n The Georgian Bay, one of the largest bulk carriers on the Great Lakes took on 17,000 tons of iron ore in Picton bound for New York State.

1975

n Gas prices in Picton were about six cents lower than they had been in previous weeks. Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce president Sheldon Whitteker said his organization’s work in questioning high prices may have proved effective. Picton gas prices had typically been about 10 cents higher than elsewhere in the Quinte region. n Whitteker encouraged Picton council to explore creating off-street parking to allow customers better access to Main Street merchants. n Over the course of one weekend, the OPP investigated 10 minor thefts at the Outlet Provincial Park.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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It is a vision of a great and vibrant nation, fully democratic, fully committed to embracing all of those who have come to this land from ancient to more recent times to live together in peace and harmony. This is the Canada that Sir John A. Macdonald imagined, this is the Canada he created, this is the Canada to which we all continue to aspire.

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

While there have been better Canada Days weather-wise in the Village of Wellington, there was no dampening of patriotic spirit in 2015. (Above) Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop hands out mini flags while (right) Claire Camp gets a hand from her mother Lisa. (Top right) Everyone had a smile on Canada Day for the annual parade while (Bottom right) Eddy and Stingrays found a dry venue June 30 at the Essroc Arena. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

PATRIOTISM ON PARADE IN WELLINGTON

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Volunteers encouraged positive change through community meeting Recently there has been much written about Hospice in the local media. It was announced on July 2 that for the interim Stephanie MacLaren, executive director of the Family Health Team will act as Executive Director and Resident Service Manager of Hospice Prince Edward It can only be a positive step for the community and Hospice Prince Edward that the Family Health Team has offered management support on an interim basis. Meanwhile the two remaining board members and hopefully some commu-

nity members will work together to bring the Hospice Board up to a full complement of 11 members. I believe also that they will be discussing bylaws. The community made that suggestion very clear at the July 29 community meeting. I have nothing but admiration for the four Hospice volunteers that organized the Community meeting. These four individuals , namely Pat Dye, Marianne Malachowski, Annette Gaskin and Jean Algar were asked by the many other volunteers to speak to the board

with specific questions. When the Board chose not to meet with them this group of 4 decided to take their questions to the community( many of whom were donors) via the media. The result was a very well organized and respectful meeting with the help of former Hospice board chair Mark Larratt-Smith and former councillor Bev Campbell. The fact that these volunteers did not "roll over" when the Board initially refused to meet with them speaks volumes. They knew that some-

thing was wrong , spoke up about it and were not afraid to do so. Perhaps there is a lesson here for other organizations and their volunteers Over the last month the many volunteers have continued to work at the Hospice house or in the community. In fact you will continue to see many of the volunteers working throughout the community as they have done in the past. A good example of that took place at the Lockyer/Ward Art Auction where 60 per cent of the volunteers were from Hos-

pice. Hopefully many will continue to play a large part in fundraising efforts. I can tell you that the volunteers at Hospice Prince Edward are a very caring and well trained group of individuals. They have always worked together as a family and will continue to do so with the original vision of Hospice Prince Edward always in mind. That is to provide palliative and bereavement support to families and Individuals. Fran Renoy Picton

Liam Garrett Memorial Art Show and more for teens at County libraries

The annual Liam Garrett Memorial Teen Summer Art Show invites all youth, ages 13 to 19, to display their art at the Picton branch of the library. Works can also be made available for sale. Any media and any style of art are welcome, from sketches to sculptures. Entries brought in to any branch of the library by 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 will be included in the judging for first, second, and third places as well as the people’s choice award, with prizes awarded in each category. This year’s judge is Marc Keelan-Bishop. Marc is an artist living in Prince Edward County whose illustrations has been featured in numerous comics, magazines, books, video games and online. His first illustration work was at TVOntario, where he was responsible

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for the award-winning TVOKids web site. Since then, Marc has created work for the CBC, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Tumblebooks and The Hospital for Sick Children. Additionally, he has

illustrated five French-language chapter books for readers aged 8 to 12, written by Mireille Messier, and is the mastermind behind the beautiful series of posters depicting life and locations in Prince Edward County. “We’re extremely pleased that Marc agreed to judge this year’s Teen Art Show,” says Whitney Shantz, the library’s youth programs co-ordinator. You can check out some of Marc’s work on his web site at ideomedia.com. The library is also offering this summer, in partnership with The John Howard Society, a program for youth called Make a PACT. The Make a PACT coaching program is a participative, co-active, multiphase approach built on trust. The coach will support the youth in presenting and directing opportunities for personal transfor-

mation focussing on motivation, positive relationships, effective communication and empowerment. A professionally certified life coach will work with the participants to address identified needs and accomplish set goals in four areas including education and training, employment and career, health and Wellness, and community contribution and connections. Coaching is a specific conversational process that is about facilitating change from the current state to a more desired state. The process is highly child centred, fostering self-directed learning and is grounded in self-assessment and personal values recognition. The program runs on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Picton branch of the Library. To register for this program or for more informa-

tion, contact Whitney at wshantz@peclibrary.org or 613-476-5962. Lastly, the library is thrilled to be offering an improv comedy workshop for youth 8 to 14 as part of the Comedy Country happening in August. The Improv Workshop Youth Edition will be held at the Wellington branch library from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 and taught by performers from Comedy Country. Participants will learn the basics of improvisational comedy from some of Canada's finest teachers. There are 16 spaces available and registration is required with myself by e-mail at crenaud@peclibrary.org or by phone at 613-476-5962. For a full list of summer family and children’s programs, please visit the library’s online events calendar at www.peclibrary.org.

8 JULY 9, 2015

The Picton Gazette

STROLLING IN THE FIELDS This year’s crop at the Prince Edward County Lavender Farm may not be ready for harvest just yet, but it did provide a colourful backdrop for visitors to the farm’s fourth lavender festival to take photos and enjoy some time outside. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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The Prince Edward County Lavender Festival couldn't offer its popular pick-yourown fields this year, but that didn't seem to slow down traffic much for the fourth annual event last weekend. Lavender farmer Derek Ryles explained cool, rainy days in June and a late frost in May effectively slowed his major crop and it may have caused some loss in total yield also. "In the field we've had to prune it right back. There's a bit of colour, but there's nothing there to harvest," he said. His partner Rolande Ann Leblanc added normally at this time of year, it should be the beginning of a full bloom, but now the flowering period is expected to still be three-tofour weeks off. The farm did offer some greenhouse-grown lavender for visitors to purchase and it still had lavender available for the arts-and-crafts section. Demonstrations showing the distillation of essential oils were also altered. “The goal was to show how essential oil is produced and we used our thyme that was ready for the occasion,” said Leblanc. “Normally, we would have chosen lavender over the thyme, but we need to use fresh material to produce essential oil.” Ryles noted the herb crop was not hit as badly as the lavender itself. Late in the day Saturday, they stood at the gate in front of the farm and watched as visitors still found their way out to the fields. Ryles said attendance appeared to be a bit off the record pace from 2014, but that was to be expected with the crop. Just as he was discussing the drop, however, a tour bus rolled in from Toronto to take in the late-day atmosphere. The good weather this weekend was clearly a blessing and, it turns out, the traffic continued Sunday. “We are estimating around 2,600 visitors this year,” said

FRAGRANT FUN Volunteer Judith Popiel, left, and visitor Melissa Wakeling worked at crafting this bouquet of lavender, which Wakeling will be able to take home.The arts and crafts section of the festival was a popular destination. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Leblanc. “We’re very satisfied considering the state of our lavender this year.” There were still plenty of activities and attractions at the Closson Road site for those who did pay their money to visit last weekend. The stage was rocking with musical entertainment featuring the stylings of jazz guitarist Robert Keys, County folk duo the Frere Brothers, eclectic group Station Road, guitar duo R and R, and stompin’ country act Ben Vandergaast. Bill McBurney also spent some time entertaining by teaching swing dancing. Children could watch balloon artist Chuckles The Clown or be mesmerized by David The Magician. Tastes were also something to behold with a number of lavender and herb delights. One of the most popular varieties was a lavender cotton candy produced by Suzanne Latchford of Heal With Horses. Bajan Bites, Urban Herb Catering, Nyman Farms, and Moonlight on the Lake Bed and Breakfast also offered their wares. Ryles said the two days of the festival are also the busiest of the year for the farm store, which offers a number of healing products, gifts, soaps, and plants. While the festival has always drawn people from outside the region, Ryles noted that a good mix of Prince Edward County and Quinte area people visited. Belleville’s Melissa

Wakeling was among those who made the drive to experience the fragrant fun. “I just wanted to enjoy the festival,” she said. “It’s great. It’s very relaxing and that must be the scent of lavender in the air.” Wakeling said she likes to visit a number of the events that take place in the county, particularly those with food. She added the weather was a factor in her first trip to the weekend event. “It’s such a beautiful day, how can you resist?” she said, while creating a lavender decoration to take home. Ryles said the lavender farm has benefitted from the increased exposure Closson Road has received in recent years and now, it is not uncommon for people to visit from Maple in the County straight through until the days leading up to Christmas. “We find we’re staying open. When people see the open sign, they come in.” That said, there are no plans to step away from the festival, which has become a big draw with the help of some dedicated volunteers. Some new events may even be a possibility. “We will definitely have other festivities. It might take a different form, but we still want to share these purple fields when they show their true splendour. We have a year ahead of us and we know we’ll come up with something,” said Leblanc.

JULY 9, 2015 9

The Picton Gazette

Series brings new life to old tradition County Storytelling Festival Series well received in debut at Macaulay Museum

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One of the world’s oldest forms of entertainment and education has come back into vogue as part of a new attraction in the county. For two afternoons last weekend, audiences sat in circles at Macaulay Museum, tissues in hand, as they settled in to hear storytellers bring new life to past events. The County Storytelling Festival Series debuted there under the direction of Suzanne Pasternak, a musician and playwright who has made a career off learning and presenting local history in exciting ways. Recovering from some health problems this past year, Pasternak said she was thinking of a way to get back to work that wasn’t quite as elaborate as theatre. She thought about the simplest art form she could think of. “There’s great stories. With everyone so involved in television and texting and blah, blah, blah these days, this is something so simple, it’s refreshing,” she said. “We have a great oral tradition and history here and there’s a sense people don’t want these stories to be lost. We want to preserve who we are and where we came from.” With the audience in an oval, the storytellers came out one by one to tell their true-life tales about how people came to settle in the rural county. Marion de Vries started the show with stories her mother Johanna had shared about her life growing up in an area of the Netherlands close to the German border, living through the Nazi occupation (her family protected an American pilot), and eventually moving to Canada with her family leaving everything she’d ever known behind. The stories continued in the county with Johanna’s job, her meeting her eventual husband while walking to church, starting a family, and various adventures they had. Initially, de Vries said she had no inclination she’d ever perform the stories. Her initial goal was to preserve them. “I had my mom write down a lot of them in the ‘90s and I added in some others I heard,” she said. “I really just wanted those stories for my son to have.” Over the years, de Vries worked with the Prince Edward County museums to teach about Dutch immigration and had Monica Alyea approach her about writing a play, which she said she never got around to doing. When Pasternak asked her to share at the festival, however, she decided to go ahead. “Saturday was sort of the first time I put the story together and said it out loud,” she added, noting she’d entered the stories into the computer in advance, more to

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GYPSY CHARM Jenica Hammett wore the gypsy outfit her birth mother bought her during a reunion last year as she told the story of her adoption from Romania and her incredible reunion with her family 23 years later. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

find an order with a beginning, middle, and end. She worried she’d be breaking a traditional rule to script out much detail. “Old-time storytellers insist you never write it down. You retell a story the way you remember it being told,” she said. “That’s a bit of a challenge, but people seemed to really like it.” She said she found it quite different than the realm of theatre, which she has worked in for years. There, careful consideration is given to every line and every moment is memorized. Even in her two performances this weekend, de Vries found the story changed from one day to the next, the second telling much tighter than the first one. During her performance, de Vries used visual aids like a suitcase, a brass artillery casing that her family used as a flower vase, articles of clothing and letters the family had kept. She also sang some familiar songs her family had shared on their farm. Following after her, Jenica Hammett belly danced onto the stage to share her story about being adopted from a family of gypsies in Romania as a baby, then remarkably finding her birth mother last year within an hour of looking after some 23 years with no contact whatsoever. It was Hammett’s first time performing the story she shared in the Gazette last October. She said as soon as Pasternak asked her about doing it, she knew she wanted to perform. She also knew she wanted to wear the gypsy clothing her birth mother made a deal to buy her that day to show she belonged — and she did don that purple floral skirt and

beautiful shawl. Hammett said her creative process included inviting her adoptive mother Reeva to Toronto to research historical context for her story and to ensure important details were included in the effort. “She thought there were some things that were important to put in and we did research on the Internet to learn about Ceausescu, the Ottoman Empire, how Romania was invaded several times and how Hitler was intrigued by the gypsies,” she said. Hammett also learned a Romani anthem from a friend and worked with musician Tom Leighton to include it in the performance. “Tom and I had worked together before. He lives very close to me, so I’d hop on a bus. I showed him the song, he loved it and got out his accordion. We started jamming from there.” She also included live video footage when she met her mother and when she learned of her father’s death. It took about a month to put the story together and it was a surprise to everyone watching, even Pasternak. “I wanted it to be a surprise, even the director hadn’t seen it until rehearsal.” That said, Hammett made sure she polished her tale, practicing three or four times a day in front of a mirror. She said it was tough to add context to the story. “It was hard learning the history stuff and dates, but it was my own history and feelings,” she said. Hammett said she’d love the chance to tell her story again in front of audiences.

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WHATTAM'S is proud to present.... 'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. Feature Movie for July will be “Rio 2”. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations of canned meats, peanut butter & personal products are needed. All donations are sincerely appreciated. Drop off 12 Chapel Street, Picton. 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 16th Jo-Anne Lewis, 23rd George Wright, 30th Debbie McGiffin. SHUFFLEBOARD FOR SENIORS: Runs till Aug 27 every Thursday 1pm, PEC Community Centre. Info: 399-3109. PEC WALKERS: Picton, Free Walking Group from Mary St. parking lot Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 5:15pm, Thursday 7:20am, New walks Mon-WedFri 8:30am & Tues-Thurs 9am. Info: Diane 4765635. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA) MEETING: Every Friday 10am. Price Edward Learning Centre, basement of The Armoury Main St Picton. Info 4761811. OPEN DOORS: Every Thurs, Fri & Sat. throughout July & August, noon to 2pm, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton. Visit the Church & see the wonderful stained glass windows or spend a few peaceful moments. Everyone welcome. SILENT PRAYER: Tuesdays 8-8:30am, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton (across from Shire Hall). NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622. ART IN THE COUNTY: Opens Fri June 26 – Sun July 12 at Books & Co, 289 Main St. Picton 2nd floor. Open at 10am daily. 22nd Annual Juried Show sponsored by the PEC Arts Council. Admission is $3 for adults. Children 12 & under are free. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: For ages 4-12. Friendship United Church in Demorestville July 2024 form 9am-12noon. Register online www.vacationbibleschool.com/friendshipunitedchu rch or contact Leslie 476-2020. CEILIDH & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Thursdays 7-9:30pm, to July 16 at PE Yacht Club. Singles or couples welcome. No dancing experience needed. Easy & fun. Admission $5/evening. Call Sheila 393-2955 to register. YOGA CLASSES: Wellington Town Hall begins Tuesday July 7, Tuesdays or Wednesdays until August 25 from 1-2:15pm. Drop in $10/class or $52.50 if pre-registered for the entire session. Sponsored by the Wellington Recreation Committee. More info 393-3798. YOGA CLASSES: Wellington Town Hall begins Tuesday July 7, Tuesdays or Wednesdays until August 25 from 1-2:15pm. Drop in $10/class or $52.50 if pre-registered for the entire session. Sponsored by the Wellington Recreation Committee. More info 393-3798. YOGA CLASSES: Ameiasburgh Town Hall on Fridays from 1-2pm. Drop in $5/class. Sponsored by the Ameliasburg Recreation Committee. More info 393-3798. YOGA CLASSES: Bloomfield Town Hall on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Drop in $5/class. Sponsored by the Bloomfield/Hallowell Recreation Committee. More info 393-3798. TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. ARTS ON MAIN: New Show “Illusion is Real” runs till Aug10. Open seven days a week Hours 10am-5pm. Guest artists Bruce Milan, Elana Hadja & Hennie Marsh. PICTON LEGION BR 78: Every Friday Open Mic & Jam 2:30pm.

JULY 9: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets at 7pm, 5 James Ave Picton. Fellowship of individuals recovering from overeating. Newcomers welcome. Info: Mary 476-3949. JULY 9: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre, 3 Stanley St Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live Open Stage Music. Free admission. JULY 10: NATURE PLAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAM – Wellington Br Library 11am & Picton Br Library 2pm. JULY 10: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday night Dinner. Discontinued at present. JULY 11: UKES & CUKES CHILDRENS PROGRAM – With ukuleles 11am Ameliasburgh Br Library. JULY 11: PICTON LEGION: Ladies Auxiliary & vendors sale outside, inside & parking lot Boot sale 8am-4pm. JULY 12: FREE MEAL & FOOD TO TAKE AWAY – With Food Not Bombs. Benson Park 11am. Rain location, Picton Town Hall. JULY 14: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am12noon. JULY 14: LIBRARY STORY TIME – In Wellington Park 11am. Rain location, Wellington Library. JULY 14: LET’S GO FLY A KITE – Program for children. Picton Br Library 2pm. JULY 15: RAINY DAY ROUND UP – Library Program 11am Bloomfield Br Library & Milford Br Library 2pm. JULY 15: PICTON SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – “Christmas in July” features a Turkey Dinner $10/person. Reserve youir place by Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup bowl, plate, cup & cutlery. Meals can be delivered to housebound seniors who live near Picton. If you wish a take-out meal please advise when you register. JULY 15: FREE MEAL & FOOD TAKE AWAY – With Food Not Bombs. Benson Park, 5:30pm. Rain location Picton Town Hall. JULY 15: QEMA’S MUSIC NIGHT – With The Kitchen’s – Penny, Roanna & John with special guest Bill McBurney at Wellington Town Hall 7pm. Free admission. Donations accepted for the Victoria Schoolhouse children’s summer program in Ameliasburgh. JULY 16: MEET DANIEL TIGER OF PBS TV – Registration required 476-5962. Picton Br Library 9:30am. JULY 16: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). JULY 16: LETS GO FLY A KITE – Free children’s program 2pm Wellington Br Library. JULY 17: RAINY DAY ROUNDUP – Children’s games & activities. Ameliasburgh Library 11am & Consecon Library 2pm. JULY 18: QEMA’S TREATS TREASURES & CRAFTS SHOW – At Bloomfield Town Hall 9:30am-4:30pm. Great creations & food items for all. A fundraiser for children’s summer programs at the Victoria Schoolhouse in Ameliasburgh. JULY 18: THIRD ANNUAL AL PURDY PICNIC – From noon until 4pm. Free events at the A-Frame house & Ameliasburg’s Town Hall, Cemetery & Museum. Poetry readings & stories, box lunches, Books & Company, Festival Players & more. JULY 18/19: FREE TV/ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Sponsored by The Kinsmen Club of Picton & Volunteers. 9am-4pm Home Hardware Parking Lot 13544 Loyalist Parkway Picton. www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. JULY 23: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre, 3 Stanley St Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live Open Stage Music. Free admission. JULY 25: BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH PRESENTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY – A Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings! Serving 4:30-7pm. Adults $15, Children $8. 272 Main St. Bloomfield. All welcome. Info 393-3172. JULY 25: PICTON LEGION – Meat roll from 25pm. Meat provided from Goodfellows in Picton. JULY 27: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Br Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn will be provided.

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The Picton Gazette

Pasternak plans two more storytelling sessions this year, hopes to add more festival sites in 2016 STORIES, from page 9

FAMILY TREASURE Marion de Vries shows off a brass artillery casing collected in the Dutch region where her mother grew up that her family has used as a vase. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

“It was tons of fun. I absolutely loved it and I got very positive feedback, which was lovely,” she said. “I love performing and dancing, but I also love letting people know and be aware of what is going on in the world.” “How lucky are we to live in a country where we can have food and we do have shoes and we do have shelter. It’s little things like these that we don’t even think about these days.” Later in the show, Pasternak shared some of the funny stories she’d acquired from Alice Miller about being a

farm wife in Black Creek. Jennifer Sills complemented those stories with a few of her own growing up on a farm. The finale tied in with the weekend’s theme of tracing the roots of county settlers. “Those who haven’t grown up in a rural setting had a chance to learn just what farming life was all about,” said Pasternak, adding life on farms was a reality for many who grew up in the county and some still recall time before electricity reached here. It also led into some good old-fashioned fun as Leighton led a square dance. After a successful opening

weekend, Pasternak said she is excited to continue her series and promote an art form which is making a comeback around the world and been a major source of economic development in the American states like Georgia and North Carolina. The first weekend in August, Pasternak will bring her folk opera Minerva back to the county as part of the series — a show she said started with her simply telling a story with elements of music and dance. Jeanette Arsenault will also perform Out of Acadia, the story of her grandmother Josephine. Another series is planned

in November. Pasternak said she’d really like to see the series grow into a full-blown festival in 2016 with both a main stage component and complementary activities in nursing homes and schools. Fittingly, however, Macaulay Museum, the place where many county stories are preserved and shared, will continue to be the hub for the activities. “I really want to make it our home base,” she said. “I love working with the staff and the acoustics are great. Nobody needs a microphone... you can really connect with the audience.”

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

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

St. Philip’s 44 St. Philips St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

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Wellington Pentecostal Church

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

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM

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THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

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

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Saturday Mass - 5pm Sunday Mass - 8:30am and 10am July & August Roman Catholic Mass - 12:00 Noon at St. Andrews Anglican Church 244 Main St. Wellington

Rev. Charles Morris

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Need Prayer or a quiet Place? Every Monday 2-4pm Sunday Services 10:30am

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHURCH

(Wesleyan Methodist) 18 TALBOT STREET PICTON

Invites you to join us for a Friendly, Uplifting Service Sunday - 9:30am

(A great time to connect with your neighbours) 613-393-2020

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, July 12th AOTS Service 10:30am Guest Preacher: Rev. Doug Wilson

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613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

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

Worship 10:30am

Service led by Dr. Gerry Bradley Meditation: “Faith, Belief and Doubt” Serving the Community for 221 years

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

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SINGING MINER Beau Dixon kicks off Festival Players’ soloFest this weekend with Beneath Springhill at Mt. Tabor. After each of the series’ six shows, audience members are encouraged to meet and chat with the performers.(Submitted photo) Everyone welcome at the 24th Annual

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Festival Players of Prince Edward County kicks off its new soloFest mini-festival tonight at Mt. Tabor. Artistic director Sarah Phillips explained the series allows the company to bring six award-winning solo performances to county stages over the next 10 days. The performance schedule opens with a double bill as Beau Dixon offers Beneath Springhill and Jon Stewart delivers Big Shot during a three-day run. Beneath Springhill takes place in a Nova Scotia mining town in 1958. Disaster strikes when the mine caves in, aeaving 200 men trapped. Dixon picks up the story of one man, Maurice Ruddick an African Canadian father and luckily, a singer. Ruddick was credited with having lifted the spirits of the seven men trapped in his vicinity and ultimately saving their lives. Phillips said Dixon plays characters in the mind and on the surface awaiting news. The show has received critical acclaim. “Beneath Springhill has been on a run lately, receiving Jessie and Dora awards in Calgary and Toronto respectively,” Phillips noted in a press released this week. While watching Big Shot, Phillips said Stewart reminded her of one of Canada’s most produced playwrights, Daniel MacIvor through his storytelling methods. “He really is the next MacIvor,” she said. Big Shot features a dream world of interrelated stories. It all starts with a random act of violence and the ripple effect it has on the lives of a young boy, a recovering junkie, a shopkeeper, a police officer, and others. “Stewart is a chameleon, an engaging, charming, and surprising performer and an adept story-weaver himself,” Phillips noted. “It’s technically complex, emotionally satisfying, and not for the faint of heart.” The shows run tomorrow and Saturday with Beneath Springhill at 6:30 and Big Shot at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, then 1:30 and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $29 per show, $45 with a double header pass, or included in a soloFest pass for $90. All are available at the box office at Books & Company or by calling 613-476-1991. On Monday, Sam Mullins visits Huff Estates with The Untitled Sam Mullins Project, which features four truths Mullins shares, inspired by an exercise he supposedly failed in a stand-up comedy writing workshop years ago. Mullins, who performed his show Weaksauce at Huff last year was described by Phillips as “self-depricating, smart, and a keen observer.” The one-night show, which was recently nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, Raoul Bhaneja brings a one-man

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Customers warming to Mike Humphrey’s methods of using season oak wood, smoke, and heat to add distinct flavour to several cuts of meat

Slow-cooked central Texas-style barbecue in high demand alternate weekends at Elks hall JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

There's eagerness, there's high demand and then there's the lineup that gets formed every other Sunday morning at the Elks hall in Picton. You see, it's at the hall that a particular variety of barbecue meat gets dispensed by Mike Humphrey. The Picton professional has a passion for the central Texas variety of barbecue that's becoming a big hit local fans of slow cooked meat. “I'm still dedicated to my

profession but this has become a real passion,” Humphrey explained as he stoked the coals during a recent cook up. “I really look forward to every chance I get to fire up the barbecue.” Humphrey makes his meat magic at a location in Picton's industrial park utilizing a vintage wood stove and a rare and repurposed propane tank. Slow cooking using heat and smoke for a day and half, mouth watering brisket and fall-off-the-bone pork and beef ribs are among his specialities. “This is exactly like how

the meat was prepared and made in central Texas 100 years ago. You can have all the technology in the world but it can't do what seasoned oak wood, smoke and heat can do over a day,” he added. “This system is as if you picked up a barbecue in Austin, Texas and dropped it here in Prince Edward County.” Each region in the southern United States is varied when it comes to barbecue and in Central Texas style is made without a lot of additives. “As you go east and north you get into more

sauces. Kansas City, for example, would be a place where they put on sauce. The Central Texas system is basically a salt and pepper rub. We do offer a beef sauce with the brisket as a side for dipping but that's it,” explained Humphrey Not only made in the same tradition but served in the same tradition — sold by weight on red butcher paper and with traditional side offerings like pickles and soda crackers. “It's not always perfect and I'm not afraid to admit it. We are talking about a process that takes a long

time and a lot depends on the weather. If there's a windy day or it's cold, that's going to impact the tasteSometimes the wood burns differently. We try our very best but, in between the long time line and ambient temperature and conditions, it's not always exact,” said Humphrey. Still, it's good enough to have built up a great number of customers who line up every other Sunday start-

ing at noon. Because of the day-long process it takes to create the slow-cooked barbecue, Humphrey usually makes a certain amount of brisket, ribs, pulled pork and fryer chickens. “We start serving at noon and you can eat it at the hall or take it out,” Humphrey added. “When we sell out, that's it. It's not like we can throw more meat on the grill.”

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Nebbiolo, sherry, Tesla charging station among the firsts on display at local wineries partnered with Tesla and owner/winemaker Mike Traynor says that owners of electric cars are invited to stop by for a glass of wine while their car batteries are charged on site so they can continue their wine tour in the county. All of this is happening in our backyard. The sun is shining most days now so plan on getting out and experiencing some of these

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SIPPINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; IN THE COUNTY This past Saturday was a very busy day as I made my way sippin' thru the county to see even more firsts for wineries in the county. It's fun to get emails from different wineries that are excited about doing something new and I'm always up for a new wine adventure. My first stop of the day was Black Prince Winery. Back in May I led a bus group through wine county stopping at five or six county wineries and at Black Prince Winery they were treated to a special sneak peek tasting of a secret nectar which was just released on Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. This 10-year-old masterpiece has been aging in giant 100-year-old oak sherry casks straight from Gonzalez Byass in Spain. Even after a century of use they are as sweet and aromatic as new, thanks to master cooper Pete Bradford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were very fortunate to find these casks!â&#x20AC;? exclaims Pete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had been long forgotten, and when I showed them to Geoff (Webb, Black Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winemaker) he nearly fellover - but he had the old gold we needed to try to give them a second life.â&#x20AC;? Webb told me that it is all about the barrels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That wood had seen so many vintages and was so saturated that when we warmed them up as part of the re-coopering process they literally started to ooze a caramel like substance extracted from their decades of making Sherry in Spain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that is when we knew we had something very special.â&#x20AC;? Once Spain became part of the European Common Market the use of the word sherry was banned outside of Spain. Australia intro-

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Bradford of the Carriage House Cooperage show off Soleraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cask, a 10-year-old sherry aged in a 100year-old oak casks from Spain. (Joe Hache/For The Gazette)

duced the word Apera replacing â&#x20AC;&#x153;sherryâ&#x20AC;? and this word was also adopted by many Canadian producers. Black Prince ran a contest on Facebook to help name this wine and from the hundreds of suggestions that poured in Soleraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cask was chosen. This word represents the traditional method of making sherry known as solera â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a multi-level stack of casks which always draw down from the very top barrel to bottling from the ground level barrels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; replenishing from the barrels above. Soleraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cask is another county first and available directly from Black Prince Winery. My second stop of the day was not a first for the county but was a special invite to stop

by TerraCello for a pizza and a glass of Boca Nera which was just released again on Canada Day after selling out quickly in the spring. And I must admit, I have never turned down a pizza and wine offer! My third stop of the day was Karlo Estates Winery where I got to taste their new release which is quite rare. Is there another Nebbiolo in Ontario? Nebbiolo is a red wine grape variety predominantly associated with the Piedmont region in Italy. It is said to be more difficult than Pinot noir which itself is called the "heartbreak grape.â&#x20AC;? The late Richard Karlo had a penchant for introducing new wines in the county and employees there told me this was his last gift to

the wine scene here. And it certainly did not disappoint! Although paler in colour than I would have expected the taste was much larger than the look. From the first sip you have mouth watering tastes of plum, blackberries and raspberries with spicy notes that give a very satisfying lingering taste. Thank you, Richard! My fourth stop of the day was Traynor Family vineyards. They have introduced something very unique in the county: a Tesla charging station! They have

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Comedy Country promises to bring laughs Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival founders to bring their passion to county home ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

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Dave Chappelle. The next three nights, improvisation takes over at Hillier's Rosehall Run. A host of veteran Canadian improv performers, many who gained experience through The Second City or Vancouver's popular TheaterSports League, will create a show rich in local materials based on audience suggestions. The shows will occur under the direction of Brighton's Carly Heffernan, herself a veteran comedy writer who has writing and performing credits from a host of Canadian radio, television, and theatre productions. Snepsts said the shows will have a similar feel to an improv event Festival Players of Prince Edward County staged at Huff Estates last year with National Theatre of the World and special guest Colin Mochrie. "It will have the same feel as that night at Huff Estates, except these people will be in the county for a while preparing and they'll have a good feel for it. There will be a lot of county material. We may even have some local celebrities on stage with with them." There will be some latenight laughs with Nightcap Comedy at the County Canteen on the Friday and Saturday with versatile comedians from the county. A group

called The County…Improvised, which has been regularly rehearsing at the Snepsts' home will deliver the material. Finally, the finale will be Homegrown Hilarity, Sunday, Aug. 30 with a talent show of hometown humour. There will be a mix of stand-up, improv, video, and storytelling. The Frere Brothers and artisanal improv troupe Taste That! are confirmed. Paul Snepsts said he's also looking for some additional local acts and they are welcome to contact him at homegrown@comedycountry.ca. Also included in Comedy Country will be some educational sessions and some family-friendly events. The festival has partnered with the libraries of Prince Edward County to stage pay-whatyou-can improvisation workshops with veteran comedians. No experience is required. Courses will take place in Picton, Wellington, and Consecon with one class in Wellington reserved for youth aged 8-15. A matinee performance of The County… Improvised is also an all-ages event with content appropriate for children. Tickets for single events range from $12-$40, while an event pass is available for $70. Tickets and show information are available online at www.comedycountry.ca.

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Keep active and engaged throughout the year

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During the summer months itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier for seniors to be out and about. Some of Community Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even run in the summer because seniors are too busy with other things. Give some consideration to getting involved when fall is upon us. This is the line up of Community Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities for seniors. We hold dinners in central locations where seniors can come together to have a nice meal and enjoy being together. Some people already know each other and some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. These events are about the socializing just as much as about the food. These events are on Wednesdays and we have meals in Consecon, Wellington, Picton, Milford and sometimes in Bloomfield. During summer we hold monthly Seniors Luncheon Socials in Picton and invite seniors from all over the County. Enjoy a lovely Christmas in July Dinner in Picton on Wednesday, July 15. Bill and Marni Grieve of Wheel House and Occasions Catering are famous for their turkey dinners. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start with homemade soup, followed by roast turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberries, mashed potatoes, mashed turnip, coleslaw, bread and butter, and a scrumptious dessert of Christmas Pudding, all topped off with coffee & tea for $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613476-7493. Take out is also available.

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Beginners and continuation Tai Chi will start up again in September/October. We hold these classes right at the Community Care office in The Armoury in Picton. This is a great way for seniors to stay fit and flexible. Tai Chi is a low-impact form of exercise, but it is also a weight bearing exercise, which is an important component of managing osteoporosis. Some of the benefits of Tai Chi include: better balance, which lowers the risk for falls; less pain and stiffness; stress relief and increased calmness and sense of well-being. And to top it off Tai Chi also helps to improve memory. No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a senior who would benefit from Tai Chi and would like to give it a try, call 613-476-7493 today and get your name on the list. Space is limited so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay. The Wii bowling league is for seniors who want to have fun, meet new people, get a bit of exercise, learn new things, and have funâ&#x20AC;Ś oh I already mentioned the fun part! This is not physically demanding. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a computer game but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to know anything about computers to play it. You can sit or stand.

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Holstein producers, County Farm Centre team up for agriculture appreciation July 25 Event organizers build upon family fun night JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

For just the second time in three decades, the annual Farm Family Fun Night organized by the Prince Edward Holstein Club will be held off farm. The local group of dairymen are joining forces with the County Farm Centre to host an agriculture apprecia-

tion day that will incorporate various sectors of the farming business that takes place here. As has been the case in years past, there will be a calf show and a supper catered by Taylor Custom Meats out of Roseneath however, instead of being hosted at a dairy farm in Prince Edward County, the annual event will be part of a day-long festival located at the Farm Centre grounds on Saturday, July 25. The only other time the event, formerly known as the twilight meeting, was held off

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farm was in 2007 when it was hosted at the Picton Fairgrounds Cattle Pavilion dedication ceremony. Holstein Club president Walt Miller said the timing was perfect to branch out and invite other sectors while giving member milk producers a break from the responsibilities of opening up their operation for the public. “This event is a big undertaking and remember our dairy farm basis is shrinking every year,” Miller explained. “We don't want to put the burden on the same families year after year and then you get a year like this one in terms of weather and you are behind the 8-ball right away. This was the year to have an event like this that brings in our partners, supporters and neighbour farms.”

County Farm Centre feed consultant Dave McGee said now more than ever farmers and those connected with the agriculture industry need to get out in front of the public and deliver their message of transparent and safe farming practices and land stewardship. “From our standpoint, we need to become ambassadors of agriculture. Unfortunately in today's world, there is a lot of misinformation that gets passed around in social media that has no basis of truth,” McGee explained. “This is an information day that will let us all talk to people that are interested in what we do, how we do it, and why we do it and it celebrates all aspects of of agriculture in the County.” In placing the event close to the town of Picton, it's hoped there will be more and

different faces checking out the various sectors of Prince Edward County agriculture. Over 10 different vendors will be on hand to talk about their services as well as representatives from Gay Lea, the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Poultry Ontario, The Ontario Milk Committee and The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association among others. The County Cattlemen's Association will offer free beef on a bun starting at noon and Instant Rivalry will perform from 1-3 p.m. 99.3 County FM will conduct live remotes and the 4-H milkshake booth will be present. In addition to the calf show, there will be other live animal enclosures for beef, poultry and sheep. There will be large machinery on display with signboards that explain what the particular agricultural appara-

tus does. “With more and more retired people and families moving from the city, we are seeing in influx of people living in Prince Edward County that have never been exposed to agriculture close up,” McGee added. “Events like this agriculture appreciation day will bring first hand information to the public and let them get the answers for themselves.” The event is free but if readers are considering attending the evening portion of the event including the meal, organizers are asking attendees make reservations at the County Farm Centre to allow for better planning with Taylor Meats. Adult meal ticket costs are expected to around $15 however details were not released prior to press time. Call the Farm Centre at 613-476-2171.

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Nasty blister beetles reportedly causing destruction to lupines in the Madoc area

There was a general alert from Terry Sprague about a very nasty bug called the blister beetle that has been destroying lupines in Madoc. According to Wikipedia, there are approximately 7,500 species in the world. These beetles are narrow with a distinct head. They are an iridescent bluegreen in colour. They can range from 1 cm to 2.5 cm in length. Their antenna are about a third of their length. The adults emerge from the soil in June, July and August. There is only one generation a year. At some point they lay eggs and the larvae will retreat into the soil where they will stay through the winter in various stages and emerge as adults the next spring. The larvae prefer grasshopper eggs and larvae so they will generally follow a grasshopper cycle increasing as the grasshopper population increases. Blister beetles are attracted to blossoming plants as they consume both nectar and pollen. They will also eat the flowers and leaves of certain plant families. The plants are as diverse as Amaranthacea, Asteraceae, Solanaceae and Fabacea. The last named family includes lupines, which is why this is happening in Madoc. The family preceding it, Solanaceae, includes the nightshades - but more importantly to those who grow food, it includes tomatoes and potatoes. Blister beetles carry a nasty poison in their system that if released can cause an unpleasant rash. The poison is a

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chemical called Cantharidin. So if they do turn up in your garden you may want to take steps to avoid them and also wear clothes that might prevent any contact with the poison. These insects are attracted to soy and alfalfa when they flower. As well they are attracted to flowering weeds in the fields. If the farmer is unaware that they are around and bales during the flowering season, it could crush into the bale sufficient dead insects to make ill or even kill livestock. Horses are the most vulnerable but it has affected sheep and cows as well. One solution is to harvest animal feed when nothing is flowering in the fields according to various universities in the States where there are any number of species of these beetles. To the best of my knowledge no blister beetles have

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Later in the summer they bear attractive black seed pods. My plants are about a meter plus high and about two-thirds of a meter in width. They prefer full sun. Their leaves are palmate with ovate leaves that remind me of the leaves of green peas in colour and general shape. In the case of these plants the botanical name is most important as another plant is also sold as False Indigo with a very different botanical name. The other would be the less desirable plant, as they are likely to become weedy as they grow. The tulip tree is North American in origin and we are close to the northern end of their growing area. The botanical name is Liriodendron tulipifera. They are easily recognized by their squarish, saddle shaped, bright green leaves about 15 cm long that turn yellow in the fall. They do flower in the early summer when mature but the yellowish green flowers are not as large or as distinctive as the leaves. They prefer being well watered but deal well with sun or partial shade. They can grow up to 25 m. by 12 m. but are less likely to at the northern end to their range. They grow more quickly than hardwood trees such as maples. A similar tulip tree, Lioriodendron Chinense, would not be sold in local nurseries as our climate is too cold for them but be careful not to buy them elsewhere thinking that they are the same tree. Having been given the

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The Beatty Seeds Huskers will be looking to take over top spot in the Prince Edward County Men's Fastball league tonight when they host the Terra Vista Rockies at Picton Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. The Huskers (4-2-1) have used great pitching, veteran leadership and timely hitting to stay within a whisper of league-leading Whitepine Watershed. The Rox enter the game with a 2-4 record and are looking to grab sole possession of third place. In the late game, Danford Contracting (2-3) out of Frankford heads south to take on Roblin Plumbing (24) at 8:30 p.m.

In the league's latest action last Thursday, there wasn't much to pick between the Huskers and Whitepine as they played to the first tie of the 2015 season. Beatty Seeds lefty Denis Smith and Whitepine ace Jamie Thompson were both great on the mound and the club's battled to a 2-2 draw on Tyendinaga. In Picton, the Roblin Family Copperheads shaded the Rockies 3-2. Chris Wells brought home a pair with a base hit while Jamie Caughill picked up the win. -Jason Parks, Staff

Ameliasburgh’s Gerrit Kempers, seated at centre, had a pretty special birthday party on Saturday as he was joined by (right) Two-time Stanley Cup champion Andrew Shaw and professional hockey’s holy grail. Part of Shaw’s turn with the NHL’s top trophy included some time at his cottage on Roblin Lake where he celebrated with local children. (Submitted photo)

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Some familiar faces will be back in the fold with the Junior C Picton Pirates. The hockey club announced via Twitter that the team will welcome back forwards Mitchell Merry and Mitchell Burke, defenceman Devin McCann, and goaltender Brock Tufts for the upcoming season. Merry tallied seven goals

and eight assists for 15 points in 18 games for the Pirates after coming over from the Napanee Raiders. Burke tallied 23 points in 29 games for Picton after coming over from Campbellford early in the season. McCann played 39 games for Picton Last season collecting five goals and 24 points. Acquired from Deseronto

before the start of last season, Tufts split time in the Picton net with Nick Kazmierczak, finishing with seven wins and nine losses in 17 games with two shutouts. Once again, team members were busy volunteering with Picton’s Canada Day celebration this year. -Chad Ibbotson, Staff

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BACK ON TOP Whitepine Watershed captain Jamie Thompson has his squad on top of the standings of the Prince Edward County Men’s Fastball league.The defending league champions are looking to stay atop the standings. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

When he played OBA basketball, Caleb Hugh played in a program led by one of Canada’s top coaches. Now, the County Clippers are hoping he’ll make a great head coach in his own right. Hugh learned basketball fundamentals with the Lennox and Addington

Guardsmen, an organization influenced by highly-respected Carleton University bench boss Dave Smart. He went on to a strong high school career with the Quinte Saints and was named MVP in 2004. Hugh graduated from the University of Ottawa with a major in social

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sciences and a minor in psychology before moving onto Loyalist College, where he suited up for the Lancers. Hugh started coaching at Quinte as an assistant for the senior boys last year. He will be taking the head coach’s position with the Under-14 Clippers this fall.

“We are excited to bring such a passionate and enthusiastic basketball coach into our organization,” said Clippers founder Rob Garden. For more information about Clippers programs, please visit www.countyclippers.ca.

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QHC examining reasons care costs more than new funding formula covers Overhead, volume fluctuations make adjusting to HBAM difficult for hospitals JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Despite ending the fiscal year on a high note, it appears the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) will see more turbulent times ahead. At their regular meeting Tuesday night at Belleville General Hospital (BGH), QHC board members heard from finance committee chair Karen Baker that the organization would close the books on 2014-2015 with a surplus of $162,000. Baker said this was a â&#x20AC;&#x153;significant accomplishmentâ&#x20AC;? for QHC considering an extended surge in capacity the hospital was tasked with over the winter months and a change in the hospital funding formula that hasn't been kind to the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation. However, times will get even tougher as the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care ramps up new funding formulas that are intended to more fairly distribute health care funding across the province. The new Health-Based Allocation Model (HBAM) was up for discussion as senior vice-president of finance Brad Harrington took board members through the QHC's performance under the new structure that pays a certain median cost per procedure or visit regardless of the cost to the hospital. The austerity measure ensures the province can gain control of its healthcare spending but hamstrings hospitals that have higher overhead and lower case volumes. Harrington explained to board members that the province moved away from a single global funding envelope to a three-tier funding model that incorporated some global funding as well as a patient based funding formula that paid hospitals through quality based procedures and the health based formula that set cost ceilings for certain procedures. Eventually, the HBAM will account for 40 per cent of QHC's revenues and Harrington explained the formula was an extremely complex funding model based on regional patient needs and services delivered over demographics of the region, age and gender of the patient, socio economic status of the region and population growth compared to provincial average. Harrington said while there are many statistical and financial calculations involved with the HBAM formula â&#x20AC;&#x153;at its core, it is the cost-per-weighted-case calculation.â&#x20AC;? This cost-per-weighted case calculation is designed to drive efficiencies in particular high-volume cate-

COST CONTROL QHC senior vice-president Brad Harrington explains theories why care delivered at QHC is costing more than at other hospitals.The new provincial funding formula is designed to bring costs down across Ontario. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

gories. The HBAM funds acute emergency and day surgery, emergency room visits, inpatient rehab, complex continuing care, and now mental health inpatient visits. Looking at the stats presented by Harrington Tuesday evening for the past two years, it's clear QHC has some work to do to operate as efficient as other hospitals in the province. For example, in 20132014, the expected cost per wieghted case set by the province in the emergency category was $5,470. The same weighted case at QHC hospitals cost an average of $6,827 meaning QHC had to dip into other

streams to fund the remaining $1,357 that the government wouldn't cover. Part of the issue for QHC was volume fluctuation. The global number of patients coming through the doors in 2013-2014 over 2012-2013 was down in all the HBAM categories. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But volume fluctuations alone do not account for why we have not performed as well as other hospitals,â&#x20AC;?Harrington said. Over the past two to three months, Harrington and his team have been examining core structural reasons why QHC hasn't performed well when compared to other hospitals. The answer appears to

be,overhead â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both indirect and direct. Harrington said indirect overhead â&#x20AC;&#x201D; laboratory, respiratory therapy, et cetera. are performing at a cost structure well above the provincial median. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to perform well within the formula, all of your direct clinical services and indirect costs must be inline with the provincial median. Clinical areas are closer to provincial median but there is still work to be done to bring those costs inline,â&#x20AC;? Harrington explained. Another factor for QHC is that the hospital does â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little bit of everythingâ&#x20AC;? including some services (complex continuing care, rehab) that are not available at the Kingston hospitals. That has lead to scope and scale issues and critical mass issues. Annually, the North Hastings Hospital (NHH) emergency room has about 12,000 visits annually while Prince Edward County Memorial has 18,000. BGH and Trenton Memorial have in excess of 30,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That has led to the direct cost structure being higher at NHH than the three other QHC hospitals,â&#x20AC;? Harrington added. The QHC senior team will continue to explore the direct and indirect structural costs and formulate an action plan to address out-

standing issues. QHC is not expecting good news when the final 2015-2016 funding numbers are released from the Southeast Local Health Integration Network later this summer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have a reduction in revenue and we have budgeted for that but we don't yet know the final tally,â&#x20AC;? Harrington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have yet to see those numbers but their release is imminent.â&#x20AC;?

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SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 traiLers

2 furnisHed traiLers for sale at Accommodating Bay Campground, 505 Morrison Pt. Rd. Milford. One trailer is centrally located in the park near kids playground. The other is on the water near the swimming area. It has an add on Florida room and comes with boat, motor and boat trailer and new lawn mower, flat screen tv, a/c and lots more. This trailer sleeps 6 and is $9000. Some items can be negotiated. The other trailer is in the center of the park has a/c and has an add on screen porch. It also contains a land line phone. This trailer is $2500. The park is secluded, full of mature trees and is family oriented and safe for kids. It has a general store, snack bar and camping supplies. Please call 585-2435536 or visit and ask for proprietor Laura for keys.

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cars and trucks

New and Used Auto Parts for Cars, Trucks and 4x4s Also Tires Please call Dan The Parts Man 613-929-7572

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1 bedroom house unfurnished overlooking Picton Bay, minutes walk to all amenities. $700 monthly plus utilities. References required. 613-968-1285 2 bedroom house on large lot in Milford, period details. $825/month plus utilities. Available July 1. 613476-8891 2 bedroom large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613476-3666. 3 bedroom upper floor, ground floor large bedroom/rec room, 2 bath. Large kitchen, livingroom, diningroom. Big backyard, deck, single car garage. Split level home close to St. Gregory’s School, $1600 plus utilities. Non-smokers. No indoor dogs. Available now. call Frank 613503-4683. 44 main Street, Picton. Very nice 1 bed apartment, all inclusive $850.00 monthly, available Sept 1st. Contact Menno at mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com attractiVe 3 bedroom side/side duplex, 3 season sunroom, private drive, large maintained yard $975/mo plus heat/hydro available July. 613-476-6965. beautifuL 2 bedroom apartment in an Adult orientated building,unit is on the 2nd floor, overlooking the harbour and located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and parking for 1 car. This is a must see! Unit rents for $875.00 plus H&H, and available June 15th 2015, For more information 613771-3203

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Macaulay Village Houses: taking applications Main St. Apartment: Bachelor $500/month plus utilities. Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included. Apply at our Office: 141 Main St, Picton Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

fisH from your own backyard in this chalet styled 2 bed, 2 bath waterfront home, lots of pine and hardwood, designer kitchen with water view, door to 50ft deck with large bunkie for guests. 2nd floor is all master bedroom and bath with clawfoot tub overlooking water. Will rent short term, long term, furnished or unfurnished call owner at 917974-6720. waterfront. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on sought after Morrison Pt/Smiths Bay. Wrap around deck, pine floors & ceilings, limestone fireplace, floating dock, all appliances. Clean waterfront. Min. 1 year lease. $1,500 monthly, utilities extra. 613813-4573

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simPLe cremation $1,695 + Hst Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.

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commerciaL cLeaninG comPany requires part time evening office cleaners in Picton. $13/h, 4.5 hr per night, 5 times per week + $1257/monthly. Ideal for a couple must be mature, responsible, must have clean CPIC and own vehicle. If interested please call 613-967-9607.

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mint and used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wanted standinG Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182. wanted Van. Clean condition with low kms. Please contact caisley@live.com

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Janet keLLouGH knows where the bodies are buried. Find out where Sunday, July 12, anytime between 11 & 4 at Books & Co., Picton. Hint: in the Burying Ground, a new Thaddeus Lewis Mystery. Victory kids Programme, for 7 11 year olds, Saturday mornings starting 11 July at 9:30-12 noon, Naval Marine Archive, 205 Main St. Picton. Call 613 476 1177 or info@navalmarinearchive.com. warrior caLLinG PAINT BALL FIELD in Trenton is having a snipper competition with a game to follow Sat. July 11,8am. Cost $25 or $50 with rental package. 613-921-4138.

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eXPerienced HousecLeaninG, sewing and knitting. References available. 613-471-1686.

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MEMORIAM

JULY 9, 2015 21

OFFICIAL NOTICE

DEATHS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of ANNE MARIE GORSLINE, deceased.

All claims against the Estate of ANNE MARIE GORSLINE, late of the Town of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 15th day of August, 2014, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 23rd, day of July, 2015.

Since 1986

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CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank the Bethesda Community for the lovely wedding collection and to the women of Bethesda Women’s Circle for collecting for us. Greatly appreciated! Many thanks, Conor and Melissa Sweet

MEMORIAMS

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Jim Ferguson

July 6, 1960 - October 24, 2012 In memory of Jim on his birthday I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose to call you away, I think He saw you needed rest, He only takes the very best. Remembered by brother Andy and the rest of your family

Dated: July 2nd, 2015

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Anne Marie Gorsline) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

DEATH

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BAVERSTOCK, Hazel

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother & great grandmother, who passed away on July 8, 2001. Have you ever lost a mom Who meant the world to you, One you love so very much And miss her like we do. Have you ever had a heartache And felt that awful pain, Or shed those bitter tears That drop like falling rain. If you’ve 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 Bessie, Raymond, Yvonne, James, Cristine, Raymond, Tracey, Annette, Bradley, Brae-anne and Hannah.

ELLERBECK- KEN Who left us suddenly on July 13, 1980 We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds For the days we do not think of you Are very hard to find. Always remembered with love Mom, sisters Bev & Lisa

LALONDE- Rene Thomas Nov 11/49 - July 13/07 A million times I needed you A million times I’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a a place No one else can fill It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone Part of me went with you. Love always your wife Teresa & son Jason.

613-476-1676 CONGRATULATIONS

to Tim Dainard now a Master Electrician For all your electrical needs call him at 613-476-2703 or 613-968-1351(cell)

HANEY, Julianne

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

CHAPMAN, Eric Thomas

February 10, 1929 - July 6, 2015 Eric, of Wellington, passed away at Prince Edward Hospice in Picton at the age of 86. Much loved husband of Karen CharitonChapman (nee DeZorzi). Dear father of Steven & Andrew Chapman of Peterborough and Janet (Mike) O’Neill of Trenton, stepdad to Brian and Gary and predeceased by Russell Chariton. Dear grandfather of Robert and Taylor Chapman, Nicholas Jefferies and Chad Chariton. Lovingly remembered by his siblings in England: Stella (Peter) Smith, Margaret (Roger) Hatchett, Richard (Susan) Chapman and predeceased by brother Doug (Rose) Chapman. Fondly remembered by former wife Terri (Fred) Chapman of Peterborough. Eric was born in Selsdon, Surrey, U.K. and emigrated to Canada in 1957. He spent most of his working life in Toronto with Ontario Hydro as a Head Draftsman and retired to the County in 1986, where he and his wife operated Chappie’s B & B. He was well known for writing a weekly column, Thoughts of a New Empire Loyalist, in the Picton Gazette. Eric and Karen enjoyed travelling in their RoadTrek camper van with two Siamese cats for almost 25 years. He had served in the Royal Navy as a Leading Stoker and was awarded the Korean Medal of Honour in June 2014. A Memorial Service will be held at the Wellington United Church on Monday, July 13th at 2:00 PM officiated by Rev. Steve Spicer and Rev. Jeff de Jonge. Interment Wellington Cemetery. Refreshments will be served in the Church hall following the service and the family would appreciate your coming and sharing some memory time with them. If desired, memorial donations to Prince Edward Hospice or the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

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LARGE YARD SALE Picton Legion Ladies Auxiliary

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Saturday July 11 8am -2pm on the front lawn of Picton Legion 347 Main Street

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Fri, Sat and Sun July 10, 11 & 12 8am - 4pm

YARD SALE

Friday & Saturday July 10th & 11th Lots of household items, power tools, fish hut, gift ideas, bike Rain date: July 17 & 18

NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Tools, household items lots to choose from

Sat. July 11 8am No Early Birds

YARD SALE No Early Birds Please

‘94 Z71 4x4 truck / completely restored, 3 riding lawn mowers, 1 rototiller, Ford 1600 diesel tractor with 6’ Douglas mower, impact gun / paint sprayer, 80’ #6 electric wire, wedding dress size 18 never worn, clothing/ household items.

Lots more at

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YARD SALE She's on the rampage again!

Sell it – Dump it – Give it away put it on the burn pile but it has to go! My treasures all those interesting & unusual items – but there must be peace in the country so for each Saturday in July won't you come & help bring peace.

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GARAGE SALE

Saturday, July 11th 8am - 3pm (Rain or Shine)

22 Maitland St, Picton

Lots of Antiques - big and small, Books, Miscellaneous Household Items

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Outstanding People On The Leading Edge Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goaloriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville. Permanent Technician Opportunities We offer successful applicants a permanent position with a competitive total compensation package and challenging opportunities for personal growth and development. A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Electrical/mechanical skills through practical experience/education are definite assets.

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Production Associate Opportunities Successful applicants will be hired under a 2 year renewable contract and will be required to work full hours of 36/48 hours per week on a 24/7 basis. Production Associates are paid a competitive wage rate and shift premiums. Apply online at www.pg.ca/canada Select the “Careers” tab Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004794 Register your personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume and submit.

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AUCTIONS Visit us at our NEW LOCATION 2522 County Road #64, Carrying Place The Yellow Church at the Junction of Hwy #33 & Hwy #64 Large Art, Antique & Collector’s Auction Sunday, July 12 Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to include: Toys, Pottery & Porcelain, Collection of Match Cases, Royal Doulton, Dinner Sets & Crystal, Furniture, Mirrors, Garden Items & American Painted Wall Hanging. Come and browse our Consignment Shop and Indoor Yard Sale

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Quality Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. Antique rockers, antique library table, table and chairs with matching buffet, china cabinet, antique sideboard, antique bassinet, silver tea set, loveseat sofa bed, antique oil composition lamp and wall lamp 1890’s, occasional tables, coffee tables, bed frames, Coleman portable BBQ, pet cages, Yardworks 18” reel mower, lawn seeder, tool chests, garden cart, life jackets, bicycle, lamps, mirror, Denby dinnerware, Artwork by AJ Casson - Shiveden - Bessey and more. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also buy Estates and conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

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AT 9:30 AM ON SITE AUCTION SALE - FOR MARCELLA SVOBODA, R.R. # 7 BELLEVILLE Directions: From Hwy. 62 just south of Rossmore turn east onto County Road 28 & follow a short distance to sale site at 637 Cty. Rd. 28. A large sale of antique furniture, smalls & collectibles, A 2 board harvest table, pine sideboard/mustache pulls, 5 piece cottage set consisting of stencilled double bed, dresser, washstand/ tear drop pulls, side table & matching chair, 3 tier barristers book case, white porch rocker, Quebec style blanket box, lift top washstand, 3 flat to the wall cupboards, 3 ft.2 board pine table, chests of drawers, small painted table top cabinet, antique sideboard, 2 wardrobes, book case, pine dresser, washstand & cupboard, iron bed, open washstand, dome top trunks, hundreds of smalls including, wash set pieces, friction “Comet jetliner” airplane, a small arcade game, folk art horse & buggy, child's tea set, 2 aladdin lamps, Roseville biscuit jar/lid, “John Perry” gull figurine, crocks & finger jugs, “Muppet” sound drum (Henson & Assoc. U.S.A. 1977), stereoscope & cards, pink aladdin electric lamp, gas mask & bayonet, Hoseltons, old books, buttons, assorted baskets, teddy bears, numerous prints & frames, child's games & toys, old quilts, pink & green lustre lamp bases, antique hanging oil lamp, view masters, dolls, large Limoges blue jardinier, ironstone, cast pieces, sewing notions, small table top wooden pool game, wool rugs, numerous pieces of glass & china & many more items, far too many to list. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC and/or Cheque/ID Owners and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident

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AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - BRIAN AND GLORIA FLAKE 469 COUNTY ROAD 5, R.R.# 2 PICTON, ONT. 1 mile NORTH WEST of Picton on County Road 5- Junction of County Road 5 and County Road 34 Universal 640DTC 4 wd diesel tractor with front end loader – good running condition; New Holland 680 tandem axle manure spreader with tailgate, tandem axle 7’ x 20’ landscapers style trailer with mesh ramp and 16” steel sides, 3 point hitch 5 ft rotary mower, 12’ x 12 board and batten open front horse “run in” shed; 21 ft flat bed wagon with 10 ton running gear, portable fuel tank with electric pump, HEAVY HORSE WAGONS, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES- horse drawn Visavis limousine “wedding carriage” with 6 passenger seating plus driver, wooden spoke wheels with rubber treading- excellent condition; factory manufactured fore cart – like new; set of sleighs with fat deck, draft horse parade harness, Trail Circle Y draft horse 17” saddle, 16 ft horse drawn wagon with bench seating and brakes, blacksmith stocks, horse drawn cultivator, custom built fore cart, horse collars, whiffle trees, neck yokes, halters, Oliver sulky plow, Ritchie water bowl, round bale feeders, water troughs, feed trough, 48” floor fan, 25 l estate sparayer, fencing supplies, bale spear, few tools; HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS – SELL AT 10:30 AM- 12 cane bottom kitchen chairs, dining table, antique parlour table, oak baby change table, oak crib, Kitchen Aid counter top mixer, Kitchen Aid smooth top stove, Kitchen Aid refrigerator, LG washer dryer, 3 portable air conditioners, chest freezer, dining furniture, milk bottles including Calnan’s, Herringtons, Prince Edward, Durham; glassware’s, porch swing, propane bbq, 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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AT 11:00 AM - ON SITE VINEYARD PROPERTY AUCTION PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WINE REGION 12 acres of tile drained vineyard overlooking Lake Ontario located 10 kms east of Glenora Ferry Information package available at www.sullivanauctions.com- select real estate auctions SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 613-477-2082 613-242-2710 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

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Restoring board quorum most pressing immediate task for Hospice directors HOSPICE, from page 1

Langwisch explained that at that meeting, Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) executive director Stephanie MacLaren provided them with a letter from the chair of the health team’s board “offering some support if it would be useful to Hospice.” “We were grateful to receive that offer,” Langwisch said. The next day, Langwisch and Camp met with McLaren. They came to an agreement PEFHT would provide management support in the interim with MacLaren stepping in as Hospice’s interim executive director and resident services manager. In the days to come, Langwisch and Camp will be working with MacLaren to develop an interim plan that will identify Hospice’s important priorities, identify how what MacLaren will assist with and for how long she will serve, and ultimately, develop the hiring process that will identify

staff to replace her. With MacLaren assisting with the day-to-day operations, Langwisch and Camp can focus on the pressing task of re-establishing the board and governance structure. Langwisch said that while legally a board of two members is viable, there are minimal things they can do, such as paying bills, maintaining services, and reaching out to volunteers — which she says they have already done. Many responded with their own feedback. To move forward with issues regarding policies and structure, Langwisch said there will have to be a quorum of at least six board members. The search for members is already ongoing and she believes there will be news soon. “I don’t think it will take very long. Some people have been calling us, we have lists from the meeting, and some have called us to suggest others,” she said. “We have eight, nine, or 10 potential candidates. Mary and I will get together, review the list,

and decide how to proceed within the next week.” Further into the future, upon a review of the skills required on the board, a public advertisement will be put forward seeking additional members. “That will take some time, but I’m hoping by the end of this year, we’ll be back to a full board,” Langwisch said. With respect to some of the concerns raised last Monday, she indicated the board has notes and an understanding of what took place. Langwisch said she hopes to see a bylaw review once there is a quorum and engage volunteers and community members in that process. “Certainly we are supportive of what the volunteers are trying to do and we want to give them as much information as possible,” she said. Any decisions about the direction of service levels at the residential centre on Downes Avenue will also wait until there is a full board. In the interim, she

STRONG TIES The Prince Edward Family Health Team and Hospice Prince Edward have worked well together for years, which should make for a good interim fit as Stephanie MacLaren becomes the interim executive director for Hospice. Here, she shares a conversation at a Hospice fundraiser in December at Wexford House in Picton. Adan Branburger/Gazette staff)

said Hospice did pass along a press release issued last Thursday to both the South East Community Care Access Centre (SE CCAC) and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN). Brief teleconferences have occurred with the directors and manage-

ment from both organizations. Through those discussions, Langwisch said the three organizations vowed to keep communication lines open through conversation between Hospice and each of its partners as well as all three organizations as a whole.

“We want to build on the work that has been done and to continue to talk about the way forward,” she said, adding the PEFHT also has a long history of working with both organizations to provide health-care services and has developed a good rapport with them. While it has been a difficult month politically around Hospice, Langwisch said its services are continuing to operate at full capacity. “Things at the house are running regularly. We have been full the last couple of weeks. We’ve recently had two deaths, so we have one resident there. Things are running well there,” she said. She added through the efforts of dedicated volunteers, the home-visting program is also operating as normal. Langwisch expressed gratitude to Middleton, MacDonald Moynes, and Jodoin for their efforts and hard work in a volunteer capacity with Hospice Prince Edward, over their terms with the organization’s board.

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Enterprise anchor returned to lodge site Mariners Park Museum loans artifact to Sandbanks Provincial Park

DROPPING ANCHOR Keith Macdonald and Eleanor Lindsay Macdonald joined Mariners Park Museum, Sandbanks Provincial Park,and Friends of Sandbanks officials Tuesday to see the Enterprise anchor returned to the Lakeland Lodge site,.(Submitted photo)

A familiar landmark that once adorned the lawn at Lakeland Lodge has been returned to the Athol shoreline for the summer. On Tuesday, representatives from the Mariners Park Museum, Sandbanks Provincial Park, and the Friends of Sandbanks gathered at the side of County Rd. 12 for a short ceremony marking the return of the anchor from the schooler Enterprise to the former lodge site as an attraction. Friends of Sandbanks

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Prince Edward Community Care For Seniors raised $3,500 at its 31st annual tag days campaign June 26-27. More than 50 volunteer taggers stood at locations in the county’s core areas to collect donations, faithfully continuing a tradition that Joan Thissen organized each of the past 30 years, leading up to her death March 14. Executive director Debbie MacDonald Moynes thanked volunteers, donors, and cooperating businesses for helping seniors live at home. -Staff

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Speakers acknowledge Macdonald’s shortcomings, celebrate his vision and service UNVEILING, from page 1

He helped shepherd a constitution based on the parliamentary democracy in the United Kingdom, rooted in democratic government, rule of law, and the principles of fairness, dignity, and respect — both for commonalities and for differences. "That is how we were made and it is who we are today, a united people who come from every corner of the earth, committed to tolerance and respect of different cultures and traditions of our fellow citizens. Sharpe acknowledged the 1867 Constitution was far from perfect, alluding to criticisms in recent years of Macdonald treating Aboriginals and Asian settlers as less than equal. "In particular, we realize that from our founding to the present day, we have failed to accord our Aboriginal brothers and sisters the place and respect they deserve as First Canadians. Some of the things said by Sir John A. and some of the things he did were certainly part of that problem." The judge noted the nature of injustice is that it isn't often seen at the time. While saying society should be mindful of Macdonald's shortcomings, there is a positive side to his vision that must be celebrated. "It is a vision of a great and vibrant nation, fully democratic, fully committed to embracing all of those who have come to this land from

FACE-TO-FACE Prince Edward County Historical Society chair

and South Marysburgh councillor Steve Ferguson accepts Ruth Abernethy’s head study of Macdonald that will be displayed at the County’s museums. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ancient to more recent times to live together in peace and harmony. This is the Canada that Sir John A. Macdonald imagined, this is the Canada he created, this is the Canada to which we all continue to aspire," he said to applause. Janet Minor, the treasurer and chief executive officer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, followed Sharpe and added Macdonald gave much to his profession and for the rights of women in Canada. Macdonald served as a director for the law society and he also took on young students as mentors. One of those students was Kingston's

Sir Oliver Mowat, who would one day be premier of Ontario. Minor told the story of how Macdonald was far ahead of his time on the issue of women's rights. "While not all of his views were, perhaps, progressive, he does very much deserve recognition for his support of women. He proposed extending the vote to women in the 1880s, a time when no country had women's suffrage," she said. "Although he was never able to bring the motion to a vote in parliament, as biographer Richard Gwyn notes, Macdonald became the first

national leader in the world to attempt to grant women the vote." His student Mowat would also help in that regard as his government passed the first legislation that would allow female lawyers to join the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1892. While his likeness stood at the ready beside the prisoner's dock just off the stage, actor Brian Porter took to the hay wagon stage to bring Macdonald to life. Playing the first prime minister, he stayed he had many happy boyhood memories in Prince Edward County, including his time on the school board at age 18 and the gathering of the Red Cow Society to share satirical tableaux. Miming the words of the man himself, he said "Some of the happiest days of my life were here," and added "For many years I have been absent from Prince Edward, but I have not forgotten the good old county." Speeches aside, Macdonald Project chair David Warrick stepped forward to offer the gift of "Holding Court" to Mayor Robert Quaiff and gifts of Abernethy's Macdonald head study busts to Prince Edward County Museums representative Nancy Woods and historical society chair Steve Ferguson. One bust would remain in local museums, while the other would be used in Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board classrooms as students learned

more about Macdonald. With that dignitaries took photographs together with the statue, then joined with Jeanette Arsenault in a rousing rendition of her anthem "This is My Canada" Quaiff closed the ceremony by expressing appreciation for the work of the Macdonald Project members, county staff, and other players who made the unveiling possible. "What an honour and a privilege to be here today… When people have a passion and when they're committed to something, good things happen. To Mr. Warrick, wow. You made great things happen," he said. "Ruth, what an incredible artist and sculptor you are. This municipality is so blessed to be able to display your fine work here in the heart of Prince Edward Coun-

ty." Quaiff said the county will take care of the gift and added it will be a vocal point for Picton's downtown heritage district. With that, he wished residents a happy Canada Day and concluded the ceremony. Many of the attendees lingered on Main Street long after the unveiling. While some posed for photographs with the statue, others drifted off to see Come Alive Outside's grassy play area, the children's carnival hosted by Emmanuel Baptist Church, various vendors and artisans' booths arranged through the Picton BIA or the beer garden. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 also had a robust showing at its annual yard party.

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Vacation at home in Prince Edward County! This Sandy Cove waterfront home (located 10km to Belleville) offers excellent value & spectacular waterfront with 3000 + sq ft of well designed living space, entertaining areas and easy family living spaces. The living room with vaulted ceiling flows into a charming kitchen with island, granite counters, dry bar and sweeping waterfront views from the dining room to the Bay. Featuring 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths (3 are ensuites including spectacular master with in floor heat!). The lower level family room has water views, walk-out, 4th bedroom (with ensuite) and a laundry-room. The huge attached 4 car garage (double deep 24 x 45) has plenty of room for cars & boats with inside entry to the basement mudroom. There`s also a 15 x 17 boat house for toys (which has water & hydro). Seasonal neighbours on both sides. Mechanicals replaced in 2011, nicely landscaped with 2 docks, easy access to County attractions, wineries and the amenities of Belleville. $649,900 MLS QR21501247

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191 County Road 35, Sophiasburgh

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Approx 600' shoreline on Adolphus Reach, Updated large country kit, LR w/gas fireplace. Updated wiring & plumbing. $379,900 MLS QR21503287

1800'S, 2 STOREY HOME many original features. Plus 26' x 42' garage/workshop/studio with storage area $298,900 MLS QR21502505

COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT 3 bed/ 2 bath home with large yard. Located close to Picton amenities. $234,900 MLS QR21504817

36 ACRE PARCEL A large barn, pond, trails and open fields make this a great property to explore. $175,900 MLS QR21502150

44, 46, 48, 50 Cedar Lane, Hallowell

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1147 Lakeside Drive, Ameliasburgh

BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT PACKAGE All available for one price. All are year round homes. $929,000 MLS QR21503405

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE 10 ac 350+ ft of shoreline on Black River. Ideal private setting near water for home. $139,900 MLS QR21501933

1002 RIDGE (PEC) RD 95.76 acre asparagus operation, all equipment needed to work, harvest, package, box & ship to market!

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CENTURY HOME Large 5 bedroom home with 166 feet of waterfront on Lake Consecon. $459,900 MLS QR21502866

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71 LONDON AVE New bungalow with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in a friendly neighbourhood. $174,900 MLS QR21502823

(A) SE OF BLACK RD BLACK RD Build your dream home on this 12.5 acre building lot with drilled well. $79,900 MLS QR21504190

1275 COUNTY ROAD 15 7+ acres lot with a stream fronting on the Bay of Quinte. $195,900 MLS QR21403766

WATERFRONT BUNGALOW Stunning Southerly views! A Must See! $369,900 MLS QR21503773

172 Main Street Wellington

22 Pitt Street #12, Picton

27 Spring Street

93 Crowes Road, Hallowell

$299,000 MLS QR21504655

CONVENIENT LOCATION Fantastic maintenance free living. Large 3 bedroom condo in Picton. $92,500 MLS QR21504796

UNIQUE HOME 1.5 storey home within walking distance from Picton main street on large lot. $190,000 MLS QR21504468

GREAT COUNTRY LOCATION 2+ bedroom home sitting on 1.2 acres. Large main floor with many possibilities. $145,000 MLS QR21504467

11 Reynolds Place, Wellington

1619 Cty Rd 19, Ameliasburgh

(B) SE Of 934 Black Rd

County Road 10, South Marysburgh

BEAUTIFUL 12.5 ACRE LOT Mature trees, a stream, and 2 acres for building. Dug and blasted well. $78,000 MLS QR21504191

LEVEL BUILDING LOT WITH WELL Located in Milford. Accessible from Bond Road and County Road 10. $39,500 MLS QR21504388

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OPEN CONCEPT WITH PINE ACCENTS Newly renovated close to the beach and downtown restaurants.

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BUNGALOW In adult lifestyle community. Quiet street, backyard overlooking wide open green space $138,000 MLS QR21503812

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3+1 BDRM RAISED BUNGALOW Well maintained, freshly decorated, easy commute to Trenton, Belleville, Picton. $236,900 MLS QR21502981

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This 5.2 acre lot is located on beautiful County Road 8 which connects Picton to Cressy. With rolling terrain and mature trees, this is a spectacular opportunity to create your own home, with beautiful vistas all around. Situated among some of Prince Edward County’s most significant properties, there is scope here to create a substantial retirement home or full-time residence – and to enjoy the many charms of “The County”. This lot has an established well, and has hydro access. Create your own winery here on the “Waupoos Wine Bench”! $85,000 QR21502388 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Ideally located 5 minutes to Picton and on a main road to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Public school, town hall, convenience store, public boat launch and park are all walking distance! Enjoy rural living with a sense of community. This property has a double detached garage and mature trees. Well and septic eliminates the cost of town utilities. Loft presents possibilities! $119,000 QR21500804 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis** www.countyteam.com

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5.5Acres. One of a Kind property to build your dream home or restore a piece of history to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking fields. $158,000 MLS QR21502035 Gail Forcht**

1.5 story older home on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. Open main floor with enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard. 2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $160,000 MLS QR21500272 Gail Forcht**

This c.1831 early design house has many of the original characteristics with updated charm. The 3 bedroom 2 bath home is recognized in “The Settler’s Dream” as the sister to the Thomas Eyre’s Hotel on Bridge Street. The property has had many upgrades with the electrical 200 amp service, newer propane furnace, newer hot water heater, new custom kitchen with butcher block counter, a luxurious spa like 5 piece bathroom on the main floor and a roughed in 2 piece on the second floor. This would be a great home for the buyer who loves the history and the characteristics of an older home. $185,000 MLS QR21504378 Lori Slik*

Large century home on a quiet no exit road with water views of Muscote Bay. 4.6 acres. 4 Beds and 2 full Baths with main floor laundry. Open concept kitchen and dining room with wood stove and entrance from large side deck. Living room with pellet stove and French doors to recently installed patio. Great for a growing family or County retreat. Close to Belleville, 401 and Picton. $198,000 MLS QR21501443 Gail Forcht**

This stylish home will resonate with a buyer who wants a low-maintenance, renovated open-concept home a short walk to all Picton amenities. Welcoming kitchen/dining area is open to the living room. An updated 4pc bath with tiled shower. The laundry area features a second entrance. The kitchen upgrades include back splash tile, cabinet space/storage, dishwasher and included stainless steel appliances. Includes many of the furnishings. $219,000 MLS QR21503722 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Very rare brick bungalow in the heart of Picton! Beautifully-designed one-level home with two generous bedrooms, excellent principal rooms and sunroom, and a large kitchen with adjoining mudroom/laundry. Deep garage offers excellent storage. Perfect condo alternative! Pretty town garden with patio. Perfect downsizing opportunity! $245,000 MLS QR21503707 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Family home, weekend retreat or perfect rental property – with all furniture included! This is a charming, secluded County dwelling with deeded access to the Adolphus Reach. Bring your canoe! Large family kitchen, pretty gardens and separate garage. Total of four bedrooms and two baths, on two spacious levels. Your home in the County, just past Lake on the Mountain. $249,000 QR21503714 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

WHOPPERTUNITY! 11 Acres of beautiful sloping land with 303 feet on County Road 7 and 124 feet of sandy beach on the Adolphus Reach! Charming access by right-of-way leads to this hidden, private site, ideal for your beachfront cottage. Dug-well already in place. Start your County dreams here! $249,000 MLS QR21503699 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Located on Prinyer’s Cove, this contemporary home offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a well equipped kitchen overlooking the water, a dining room with a walk-out to a deck overlooking the water, and 3 good sized bedrooms complete the main level. The lower level features an office area, a recreation room with a walk-out to a patio overlooking the water, a games room and utility room & workshop. This dramatic home offers great versatility for a couple, family or an artist! $249,000 MLS QR21501771 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Only steps from the Wellington Harbour, this three bedroom, 2 bath, high ranch, all brick home has all the amenities. All hardwood floors, freshly painted, large bedrooms, sauna, two gas fireplaces-main floor and lower that is used for the main heating source, fenced in back yard and all within walking distance to parks, community centre and downtown. With all that Wellington has to offer with a small town feel and the only village on the beach, this is a great opportunity to live and play in an oasis of Prince Edward County! $264,900 MLS QR21503506 Lori Slik*

This is a level lot in the heart of the Village of Milford. With commercial zoning and residential uses available, this lot offers many opportunities. Backing onto a conservation area, this lot is walking distance to the Millpond, Mt. Tabor Playhouse, dining, and only a few minutes to a garden centre and auto repair shop. This property is priced to sell! $39,000 MLS QR21503686 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Great opportunity with spectacular views! Build your dream home here 107 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of priamong substantial County homes. 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton vacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property. or to Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife The west lot, no survey. $149,000 MLS QR21504028 Darlene and great birding! One-of-a-kind... $129,000 MLS QR21502567 Laurie

Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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A delightfully bright home on one of Picton's most desirable streets. Partial views of the historic Picton harbour amidst two parks and minimal traffic. Walking distance to hospital, shopping, fine dining, cafes,groceries, library and theatre too! $269,000 MLS QR21504054 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

Darlene Eldridge Broker

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Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath sidesplit situated on a beautifully maintained 1.92 acre lot. This home boasts a circular drive and 2 car garage. the home also features eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, wrap around deck, walk out family room, games room and workshop for the handyman. Very quiet setting. $269,900 MLS QR21503994 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

Build your dream home on this 2.86-acre lot located on Smokes Point Road - minutes to the 401, County wineries and events, and the conveniences of Trenton. Enjoy the waterviews and sunsets over Weller’s Bay. Recently tested dug well with excellent flow rate – and don’t forget the public boat launch down the road, too! $99,000 MLS QR21502398 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Retire in style and maintain your independence in this 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom townhouse in the heart of Belleville. This unit boasts an open concept kitchen, living, and dining room with hardwood floors and ceramic tile. The living room features a corner natural gas fireplace for those cozy evenings spent indoors. The master ensuite shower was designed for those with mobility issues. The main floor laundry is a nice touch, equipped with a laundry tub and front-loading washer and dryer. The unfinished basement is great for storage, or finish however you choose. Walkout from the basement to your personal patio. No need to worry about snow removal, yard or exterior maintenance. Fees include access to services and amenities of Amica at Quinte Gardens located just across the street. Worry free, convenient independence, all in the privacy of your own home. $275,000 QR21503545 Gail Forcht**, Ken Arsenault*

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Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter

Lynch

Sales Representative

www.homeinthecounty.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches LLB, President & CEO

Sarah Scott

Sales Representative

Monica Sam Klingenberg Simone Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

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HIDDEN TREASURE IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! Eye-catching century home in the township of Ameliasburg. Well-maintained, filled with uplifting character, the space evokes a true sense of tranquility. Country kitchen, sunroom, large dining room, private deck. $279,000 MLS QR21502563 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

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Fabulous cottage with spectacular panoramic views. Quiet private lane, large lot, level waterfront, great for swimming and boating! Great room with wood stove. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths provides room for the whole family. Currently rented as a vacation retreat. Patio, dock, and a welcoming hammock at the shore. Come enjoy a private piece of Prince Edward County waterfront! $288,000 MLS QR21500208 Gail Forcht**

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Fabulous location on a double lot! 8 year old 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wraparound covered verandah, open two-story great room with wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master suite with 4 piece ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and powder room. Bright and airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to the verandah and a great back deck. Water views over the reach. New Double Garage with space for a workshop. Walk to the resident`s beach and boat launch. Brand new High Efficiency Propane Furnace Fall 2014! Close to marina, wineries, cheese factories and farmer`s markets. $299,000 MLS QR21502851 Gail Forcht**

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

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A beautiful property only 3 miles from town - immaculate and move-in ready - for the whole family. Two bedrooms and full bath upstairs, main-floor en suite master with large living room, office, dining and bright kitchen with island. Patio doors open to a cosy, sunny deck. Workshop and other out buildings - very large yard. Energy audit and excellent insulation. Fabulous downstairs family room with stove, kids playroom and workout area. $289,900 MLS QR21504580 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

The one you’ve been waiting for in the friendly town of Bloomfield! Updated 4 bedroom / 2 bath century home has been well cared for by the owners and infused with modern upgrades while preserving quality of the original architecture. Large principal rooms, main level open concept floor plan complete with a tastefully designed kitchen including and entertainment-sized island! Did we mention the walk out deck overseeing deep backyard and above ground pool?! $299,000 MLS QR21503679 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Wonderful East Lake waterfront home only minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. This would be a perfect weekend getaway, investment rental property, or year-round home. Boat, fish and swim from your own property, and kayak/canoe to the white sand beach at Sandbanks through the Outlet River. This maintenance free home has been renovated and is move-in ready. The detached garage is a perfect place to store your water toys. Beautiful sunsets! $309,000 MLS QR21503115 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Pristine 5-year old “Burnett A” model bungalow features 3/4 bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in closet and 4-piece bath. 3 full baths, den, family room, recreation room and a laundry room with access to the garage. Enjoy the outdoors on the oversized deck in the backyard, or watch the world go by on the front veranda. Custom-fitted Hunter Douglas blinds, double attached garage, monitored alarm system and in-ground sprinkler. Enjoy the use of the swimming pool, tennis court, woodworking shop and a full recreation centre. Steps to the golf course, too! $315,000 MLS QR21503328 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Beautiful bright bungalow on the edge of Milford! Three generous bedrooms including master with en suite bath. Huge principal rooms. Double attached garage, and separate workshop/bunkie all on 2.36 acres! Absolutely nothing to do - just move in! $319,000 MLS QR21502468 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Fabulous South Bay waterfront cottage (frame, insulation, and metal roof around original modular) - Private location, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with incredible, level waterfront - spectacular views over South Bay. Lovely Fully Screened sun room with UV windows and a great deck for lounging or BBQ`ing! Fire pit for evening campfires. Roll-out the dock into perfect water for swimming - pebble and sand bottom, shallow enough for the whole family and still great for boating, fishing, kayaks, canoes and all your toys! Relax! it is all here! Complete with lovely terraced perennial gardens, mature trees and a low maintenance exterior, this is the perfect getaway. Electrical upgraded with new breaker panel, wiring, and hot water heater. All appliances included - just bring your whole family and your swimsuits! $347,000 MLS QR21504497 Gail Forcht**

Rustic and romantic log home on 5 wooded acres: just picture yourself here this winter! Huge stone fireplace, pine floors, walk-outs to decks, and a full-width screened porch. 3 excellent bedrooms plus a large family kitchen, immense potential in the high lower level. Direct access to double garage. This is a beautifullybuilt one-owner home! $349,000 MLS QR21502471 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Beautifully-built 1990 bungalow on 7 picturesque acres close to Picton and Point Petre! Outstanding reception rooms, very generous master suite with adjoining sunroom, plus two more bedrooms, spacious lower level with walk-outs, wonderful wide decks on two sides. Perfect opportunity to take this one right off the grid! Just add solar! $349,000 MLS QR21501980 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spacious Century home. Centre hall plan + back staircase. 3 bdrms 3 baths, lrg country kitchen w/ french doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and a woodstove. Potential for in-law suite, B&B or room for a growing family. Main floor laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. Fabulous 34 Acres with level cleared land as well as forest. Great barn and outbuildings. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages - potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483 Gail Forcht**

Spacious and bright updated Century home. 4+bdrms/3baths. Country kitchen with granite counters. Formal dining room. Large windows and original mouldings. Family room, walkout to back yard & large deck. Master has fireplace, balcony, sitting area and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower, skylights and heated floors! New furnace and Central Air! Front verandah is the perfect spot for summer evenings. Walk to everything in town. $398,500 QR21501497 Gail Forcht**

Well-built brick home on a fabulous park-like property steps form Lake on the Mountain! the main floor has spacious rooms including an open concept kitchen with plenty of storage and huge island, eating area in a great bay window and family room with a cosy fireplace and patio doors to the interlocking brick patio. Privacy galore! Springfed pond. Attached garage for vehicles and a large double detached garage provides the perfect workshop space. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths plus a main floor office. Energy efficient propane heating and central air. 8 minutes to Picton! Features include an alarm system, back-up generator, keyless entry system and built-in appliances. Fabulous location, country lot and easy-to-maintain home - perfect for your County retreat, home based business or B&B. $399,500 MLS QR21504003 Gail Forcht**

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The quintessential red brick County farmhouse on the edge of Picton! (circa 1874) Classic centre hall Victorian with beautiful proportions, an office-loft, and a main floor family room. Wonderful auxiliary building with commercial zoning offers great studio/workshop, huge storage, and great retail/exhibition space. Calling all artists and antique dealers! Reinvent yourself here! $379,000 MLS QR21502410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Welcome to Picton Bay waterfront! Bright, and extremely well-maintained all brick bungalow. This compact and well-designed home enjoys nightly sunsets from the 40’ cedar deck! Easily managed lawns and even a concrete dock to moor your boat at home. Great location, literally on the water but minutes into town. One level living with finished walk-out basement! $419,000 MLS QR21502624 Liz Jones*

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Betty Burns

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Mark Davis

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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. “The Smithfield” offers 1,700 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design for your dream home in this beautiful County location. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 QR21503176 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Cozy South Bay home located on almost 3 acres of matured treed waterfront. The property boasts over 250` of shoreline for any type of watersports. The peace and tranquility of this setting must be seen to be appreciated! $425,000 MLS QR21503111 Peter Lynch*

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Laurie Gruer

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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter

Lynch

Sales Representative

www.chestnutpark.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches LLB, President & CEO

Sarah Scott

Sales Representative

Monica Sam Klingenberg Simone Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

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

www.samsimone.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

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With all that Wellington has to offer, owning a home or retreat is a dream for those who visit this charming town. Now is the time to take advantage of this prime opportunity to purchase a beautiful versatile property in town. Close to all the action, but quiet and serene, your friends and family will flock to your retreat all summer long. No need to worry, there is a plethora of space to host everybody in this pebble-dash stucco home built circa 1920 with modern updates throughout. Walking distance to downtown, the boardwalk, beach, the famous Drake Hotel and other great dining establishments and shops, there’s so much to choose from. Staying home is so easy when you’re lounging by the pool or enjoying company and cocktails on the back patio. The tri-level coach-house offers 2000+ square feet of prime creative space. Use it as a Bunkie, studio or workshop or all three. The possibilities are endless, with no compromise. $438,000 MLS QR21504226 Gail Forcht**

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The perfect place to be close to everything in your own private oasis. Well-built stonefaced home on 1.3 acres. Full wheelchair accessibility. 2+ bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms - Great room with wood burning stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and spacious deck. Elevator to large workshop area, utilities and garage bays. Walk to the bistro and restaurant at Lake on the Mountain. Provincial park access to the lake for swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Only 8 minutes to Picton. 2 mins to the Ferry. $478,000 MLS QR21503541 Gail Forcht**

Located in one of Belleville’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, this Old East Hill home is a magnificent spectacle inside and out. Appropriately named, ‘Queen Ann Villa’ sits on the North East corner of Queen and Ann. The extra large lot, (2 separately deeded lots), with meticulously manicured grounds, wrought iron fence and in-ground pool are just the beginning of this stunning beauty built in 1887. In almost every room there are original details that convey the charm and elegance from a bygone era. Detailed brass door hardware, hardwood floors, 10 foot ceilings, crown moulding, stained glass, and a gorgeously detailed staircase are only a few of the charming features this home has to offer. Summarized in the attached schedule are upgrades that the current owners have completed on the house and grounds. $488,000 MLS QR21503910 Ken Arseneault*

This classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street Bloomfield since 1867. The original part of the home features a large living room and adjoining dining room. The kitchen has a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $495,000 MLS QR21500985 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 11year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too! Ideal weekend retreat or fulltime home! $499,000 MLS QR21502876 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Lovely home on 4 acres with 100 feet of waterfront and a mature pine forest. Currently a weekly rental home. Home is in wonderful condition. It can be challenging to view this home because is may have weekly renters-call for details. $449,000 MLS QR21504068 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Just move in! Impeccable Sheba`s Island home in exquisite condition offers two levels of living space, beautiful grounds and spectacular views over the channel and marsh. Hardwood floors, walls of glass and a huge deck over the water. Just minutes from Picton, Bloomfield and the beach! Ask us about all of the upgrades and renovations. This is an outstanding package! Longer closing available. $439,000 MLS QR21502668 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

True Canadiana! Invest in a piece of County history with a historical house, Over 1000 feet of waterfront and a handsome barn. Wonderful views, Conservation area right across the road. Four bedrooms, utterly charming family kitchen and a large screened porch. Separate bunkie, too! $450,000 MLS QR21502512 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $475,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Imagine yourself sitting on the back deck overlooking rolling fields, forests and private pond. This solid Brick bungalow has plenty of space for family and guests with three bedrooms, 3 baths, a home office, Open concept Kitchen/Family room with double-sided wood-fireplace plus formal living and dining rooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Master has great walk-in and 5 piece ensuite. Full Basement with the potential for two more bedrooms, a great space for a huge recreation/games room, a cold cellar for your County wine and lots of storage. Walkout from both levels to 70 acres wait for you to explore, harvest your own firewood, or create a fabulous market garden. 20 acres workable land. Double attached garage with inside entry plus a New detached 26x30` garage with power and space for a workshop. Centrally located only minutes from Picton, Bloomfield or Wellington. Close to wineries and vineyards. Barn needs TLC. $478,000 MLS QR21502997 Gail Forcht**

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A classic century home in Picton. Currently operating as La Vita e Bella Bed & Breakfast, which boasts top notch reviews on Trip Advisor. Three upstairs bedrooms, all with beautiful pine flooring and their own fully renovated bathrooms. The main floor has an open concept formal reception and dining-room area, with tall ceilings, high baseboards and windows, hardwood flooring and fireplace. Large den with fireplace leads to the wrap-around sunroom overlooking beautiful gardens. Main floor bedroom and laundry too. Mechanical systems and overall conditions of the house will allow you to unpack and enjoy. Central location. $525,000 MLS QR21504426 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $549,000 MLS QR21502196 Lori Slik*

Splendid restoration of a classic 1838 County inn, now perfect as a family retreat or as an elegant B&B! Four bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, beautiful formal reception rooms with hand-painted detail, renovated kitchen and mechanical services. Double garage with adjoining space for studio or workshop. Truly an exquisite and authentic restoration. An outstanding opportunity! (Seller will consider selling additional acreage.) $559,000 MLS QR21503801 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

A house full of sky! This extraordinary home was designed and built for an artist and it shows: wonderful views, abundant natural light and exemplary finishes. A huge main floor master suite has its own office and sitting area. Spectacular pond and gardens and stone wall. Double garage, too! $650,000 MLS QR21504011 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Own one of the most private and rare double lots on Sheba`s Island! This lovely home is set among mature trees on a 160ft wide lot fronting on pristine waterfront, suitable for boating, fishing and swimming. With two bedrooms on the main floor,original pine floors, a finished lower level with bedroom and a lovely bunkie, there is plenty of room for you and your guests. Open concept kitchen/living/dining room with panoramic views. By car or by boat, you are only 5 minutes to the world famous Sandbanks Provincial Park and sand dunes. $699,000 MLS QR21502855 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile work, incredible chef`s dream kitchen with huge walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic working island and a great desk area all topped with Quartz counters. Huge maintenance free composite veranda plus a covered patio. Incredible master suite complete with 5 piece ensuite and a dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating and central air, R60 insulation (Arxx). The 70 acre property is a magical private oasis of wildlife with a seasonal creek, rolling hills and limestone with trails to tour the forest and meadows, fruit trees and even concord grapes! $725,000 MLS QR21504163 Gail Forcht**

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

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This all-season, private retreat is nestled among mature trees and exquisite perennial gardens on the shores of Long Reach. This spacious, bright, fourbedroom, custom-designed home takes full advantage of the scenic water`s edge. The easiest access to a remote property only 10 minutes from the 401 and Picton! $749,000 MLS QR21502862 Lori Slik*

Warm and inviting, a majestic white pine log home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a lovely sunken living room. An amazing 2-storey high, double-sided wood-burning fireplace with pizza/bread oven. Nestled on over 8 acres, there are walking paths and a year-round spring-fed pond with sandy beach. A well-constructed 2000 sq.ft. commercial building is currently being used as a music studio (formerly Glenora Springs Brewery), with many other potential uses. There are two furnished cottages that can provide additional income. All of this and more only minutes from Glenora Ferry and Picton. $799,000 MLS QR21502716 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Your very own sandy beach in the heart of Waupoos! Bring the entire family – this one has room for several generations! Three-bedroom main house with family room overlooking the water, great chalet guest house, and two rustic bunkies. 325’ of shoreline and lots of room to run. Delightfully private, but close to wineries and cider company, too! $799,000 MLS QR21503967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

The property you have been looking for! Updated Century home with space for the whole family or perfect for a B&B. 24 acres with over 600’ of waterfront on Adolphus Reach. Covered front veranda, original tin ceilings, pine and hardwood floors, fabulous trim and mouldings from the mid-1800`s! Renovated, finished and insulated space in the historic barn would make an excellent studio, bunkie or yoga space. 2 adjacent outbuildings in excellent condition. Stairs to the shore. Adolphus Reach is excellent for boating. Potential to sever. Great hobby farm. $875,000 MLS QR21503581 Shannon Warr-Hunter*

A much-admired County landmark in the heart of Picton! This impeccably restored Colonial Revival classic is featured in “The Settler’s Dream” and other publications. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $915,000 MLS QR21501704 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

OUTSTANDING EAST LAKE ESTATE. 36.5 acres with over 1,000 feet of waterfront and your own private inlet. Two houses: an expansive, beautifully-built and gracious bungalow, and an adjacent three-bedroom cottage. Much-admired stone barn, plus large utility building. Truly a unique opportunity! $995,000 MLS QR21504399 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spectacular family retreat on a sheltered cove in Prince Edward County! Stunning 6-year old house on over 2 acres, features 4 bedroom suites, amazing family room and huge waterside porch. Double and triple garages. Property can be run as a marina with 31 boat slips, 8 moorings and a clubhouse. Looking for a family live/work opportunity or a perfect situation for a snowbird? Opportunity! $995,000 QR21503344 & QR21503346 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Extremely private Glenora estate on 3.5 acres with 180` on Picton Bay. Architect designed in 1974, this house offers sprawling space, a permanent dock and boat slip, a gorgeous pool and triple garage. Main floor master suite plus four more bedrooms. Wonderful reception rooms and library. Ideal location just minutes from Picton! $1,095,000 MLS QR21502277 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Surrounded by some of Prince Edward County`s most beautiful agriculture and green spaces, c.1850`s brick Georgian style home on 80 acres of workable land and over 1200 feet of waterfront. Original architecture has been well preserved and includes exposed brick walls, hardwood flooring, rooms with barn beam and large trim accents, fieldstone fireplace and grand rooms for entertaining. Large sun deck off the great room, gardens and stone landscaping. Stunning panoramic views to the south over East Lake. $1,175,000 QR21502641 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Bay of Quinte Estate! Spectacular executive residence takes full advantage of its incomparable setting: double-height fenestration, expansive stone terraces and a stunning oversized pool. State-of-the-art chef`s kitchen, 4/5 bedrooms and a main floor den and family room. Minutes from the 401 or from Picton! Right out of a magazine! $1,495,000 MLS QR21502402 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Picture perfect South Bay estate! Beautiful 4-bedroom family home built in 2005. Magazine-quality dйcor! Screened porch facing the water and sumptuous master suite. Exquisite pool! Landscaped 2.7 acre property with almost 300’ feet of shoreline. Studio potential too! $749,000 MLS QR21504513 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

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STONE RIDGE STABLES This spectacular estate combines elegance, luxury, toplevel amenities, equestrian facilities, and privacy with wonderful gathering spaces. Set on over 17 picturesque acres, the distinguished home includes 3 well-appointed bedrooms, 4 baths and ample opportunity! Year round enjoyment at home for the passionate rider will appreciate the MegaDome that completes this exceptional offering. Explore the Possibilities! $1,249,000 MLS QR21503746 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Development opportunity at the Picton Harbour. 6 acres of gently sloping land, with 285ft of waterfront on Picton Bay. Commercial zoning with two road frontages and municipal services. Former historic Villeneuve site. $2,999,000 MLS QR21504759 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

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FRONTING ON LONG REACH – Spectacular 8.5 acres with 1374 feet of shoreline, lovely 3-season cottage located close to the shore. Acreage at road level – ideal for a new home with panoramic view. $375,000 MLS QR21500662

CLOSE TO PICTON – 3.78 acres, professionally landscaped, beautiful 4,000 sq. ft. home on two levels. Separate 1,000 sq. ft. building - ideal for home business or finish for in-law suite. $699,900 MLS QR21502160

BLOOMFIELD – Almost an acre, picturesque setting backing onto Bull’s Creek. Fabulous log home featuring three levels of tastefully-finished living space PLUS a detached 750 sq. ft. building finished as a guest suite. $575,000 MLS QR21407577

Victorian brick farm house on Victoria Road $339,000 MLS QR21504317

1350sq.ft. professional building, large waiting/reception room. $235,000 MLS QR21503333

3500sq.ft. bungalow on 2.5 acres close to Belleville. $429,000 MLS QR21504800

1442 County Road 10 $225,000 MLS QR21503427

2776 County Road 10 $250,000 MLS QR21500790

4 Maitland Drive $219,000 MLS QR21502076

3 bed, 2 bath Lake Consecon cottage, fully winterized. $425,000 MLS QR21502864

Wonderful waterfront cottage $499,000 MLS QR21501989

Rolling hills, tall pine trees and a seasonal waterfall. $499,000 MLS QR21503335

PICTON – This property is large enough to sever and create a new building lot. The house has two rented 2-bedrooms apartments. $199,000 MLS QR21502202

WALMSLEY ROAD – Private setting with fields all around, close to Milford on as quiet side road. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Insulated garage/workshop. $279,900. MLS QR21502645

MELVILLE RD. – 1.4 acres surrounded by fields. Central location, all brick, tasteful décor, finished on two levels. Wood stove in rec. room. Detached garage. $249,000 MLS QR21502400

Over 330 ft. Bay of Quinte waterfront, 3 bdrm bungalow $589,000 MLS QR21504293

Immaculately kept 3 bdrm farmhouse on the edge of Milford. $279,000 MLS QR21500371

Spacious, affordable family home in quiet neighbourhood. $159,000 MLS QR21504542

49 Stanley St $158,900 MLS QR21407602

Lot 5 Plan 124 Loyalist Pkwy - Waterfront building lot! $350,000 MLS QR21501284

116 Richardson Rd - Waterview building lot w/ deeded access. $100,000 MLS QR21501316

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50 HILLTOP RD Exceptionally private beautiful log home with 10 foot ceilings, large rooms from the kitchen to the bedrooms all with large windows. The home faces south looking over your very private 550 ft. beach on Lake Ontario. The large veronicanorton@bellnet.ca balcony allows for great views, entertaining and family time. The 65 acre parcel gives you the space that we all dream of, create your own equestrian stable/s or roam the property & view local wildlife deer, wild turkey etc. all on your own property. $1,150,000 MLS 2141190

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THE `WINE BARREL` A well established Ferment on Premise Business , and the sale of related product items. Includes all equipment and inventory. Plus, an adjoining 1200 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, with natural gas heating, a free standing pellet stove, air conditioning, a murphy bed, an infra red sauna, and a wired back-up generator for the home and business. Septic system 2 years old, and the water pressure system 5 years old. $329,000 MLS QR21504311

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McKINLEY CROSSROAD 2 acres on a quiet road only 5 minutes from www.christinehenden.com Picton. Compact 2-bedroom home with many colinhenden@remax.net recent updates including an outdoor wood furnace as well as an indoor oil furnace. Perfect weekend retreat or starter home!! $199,900 MLS#QR21502982

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Prime waterfront in Waupoos - Pristine swimmable sandy-bottom. Fabulous Property with the house perched close to the water`s edge with spacious 1000+ square foot deck. Open concept living/dining with cathedral ceiling, impeccable bird`s eye maple floors and stone fireplace. Bright kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances. 2 Bedrooms on the main level plus laundry and full bath. Lower level offers a great family room with fireplace and a bar. A third bedroom, plus an office and great workshop. Walkout from lower level to the garage. Well-maintained home and property. Move into your County Retreat this summer! $680,000 MLS QR21503096

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