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THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Ride raises money to help provide New Life PECMH out of County home helps women baby beat addictions business Chad IBBotson

Staff writer

Donna Cooper's passion to help young women never wavered. Even when the county resident was battling cancer, she spoke of creating a fundraiser to benefit the New Life Girls Home in Consecon. Donna passed away in October 2011, but today her passion lives on in the form of Donna's Ride for the Girls — a fundraising initiative of the Picton chapter of the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) of which her husband is a member. The second annual ride was held on Saturday; a poker run with stops meandering through the county. All proceeds from registrations went to the New Life Girls Home. Donna's husband Harvey remembered her on Saturday as a passionate volunteer and an avid motorcycle enthusiast who wasn't afraid to take the bull by the horns — even if that meant a few forays into a lilac bush. “She worked at the girls home for several years volunteering. Towards the end she ended up working there,” Harvey said. “They'd pay her and she'd turn around and donate all her money back to them. She just had a passion for the girls; girls who are having real problems.” The New Life Girls Home offers a 13-month residential program for women ages 18–20 who have addictions to drugs and alcohol, eating disorders and other compulsive behaviours. The home receives no government

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QHC confirms obstetrics to cease after August Jason Parks

Staff writer

MotorCyClEs and MEMorIEs Harvey Cooper took part in the Canadi-

an Motorcycles Cruisers’ fundraiser Donna’s Ride for the Girls, a concept conceived by his late wife Donna. Cooper’s bike also sports a tribute to her. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

funding. Harvey said Donna would work at a dentistry office in Picton during the day and commit her nights to volunteering at the home. Harvey said having

a ride to raise funds for the home is something Donna had spoken about. “It just needs finances so Donna thought this would be a good idea,” he said. “She and her best friend

Debbie decided to do it and here we are.” He said the support of the CMC has been exceptional.

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Downtown loses strong advocate in Summers Wickens

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Popular BIA executive director succumbs to cancer at 49 adaM BraMBUrgEr

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Downtown Picton lost one of its most passionate and vocal supporters Friday when BIA executive director Roni Summers Wickens, 49, succumbed to a long battle with cancer. Hired in 2009, Summers Wickens was instrumental in helping the BIA to establish its Experience Picton branding and in leading the organ-

ization through strategic planning exercises that will form the basis for its activities going forward. Chair Robyn Molyneaux said her organization will greatly miss Summers Wickens for her mentorship and attitude. "She was always upbeat and inspirational. She'll be dearly missed by many, many people. She had a great impact on board members and business people alike," she said.

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Molyneaux said Summers Wickens was able to use an extensive background in not-for-profit work, including stints as the executive director of the Community Development Council of Quinte, and time served as a director of several public organizations, both provincially and within the Quinte region itself.

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An era will draw to a close this summer at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. The Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) announced Friday afternoon that the practice of obstetrical care at the local hospital would not continue after August. The move comes as a result of cost-cutting measures as QHC (like other similar-sized hospitals in Ontario) grapple with funding reductions thanks to a new Ministry of Health and Long-term Care austerity measure that has rejigged health-care funding, putting an investment into community supports and pulled money away from acute and first line health facilities. QHC had began signalling they would likely be taking this course of action earlier this year when it appeared hospital management would be hobbled with a $10 million budget gap as a result of the new funding formula. Katherine Stansfield, QHC’s vice-president and chief nursing officer, said Friday's announcement was still emotional in spite of it not being unexpected. “I can't say enough how difficult a decision this was and Friday was a very, very somber day here at QHC,” Stansfield said. “So many people have been devoted and have given great care to moms and babies in the county for many of years. “We recognized the outstanding level of care that has been provided and we have actively defended this unique program but it's going to be our lack of ability to continue to provide that level of care that causes us to go in this direction.” As part of their costs saving measures to erase the funding gap, QHC has moved towards reducing the current complement of beds at PECMH to 15.

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Rutherford delivers balanced budget in final offering with board Full-day kindergarten, school consolidation, efficient infrastructure and programming changes help bottom line Jason Parks

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If retiring Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board superintendent Dave Rutherford was a basketball player Monday evening, he would have strolled calmly up the court with the ball in the deciding championship game, taken the game-winning shot with a second left and hit nothing but net. One could to excuse the previous sports axiom but it essentially describes Rutherford's last budget as the board’s top numbers

man. After three decades of service to the local public school board, Rutherford submitted a balanced $191.9-million budget for approval at the monthly public board meeting at Belleville's Education Centre Monday night. What makes Rutherford's final budget remarkable is, in the light of continuing declining enrollment and a belt tightening from Ministry of Education when it came to the grants for student needs formula, Rutherford was able to craft a budget that didn't draw

on the board's accumulated surplus. Rutherford said this likely marked the first time in close to a decade the board didn't have to pull from the surplus in order to make ends meet. “For about 10 years, we've either used surplus or anticipated using surplus only to have to not use it at the last second, so in that way, it's a satisfying budget,” Rutherford told the Gazette at the end of his final public board meeting Monday. Overall, the budget passed Monday evening is up only $23,000 over the 2012-2013 budget and Rutherford said there were three main reasons why this year's numbers stayed in line and could be sup-

ported fully through the board's revenue streams. First, year four of the five-year full-day kindergarten program roll out will see the increase of almost 500 first year students to the total enrollment of the board to a total of 1,404. The final phase in will add the final nine elementary schools to the program in 2013-2014. This helps offset declining enrollment at the secondary school ranks where projections indicate the board will lose another 350 students when classes resume this summer. “Full-day kindergarten certainly has been a blessing,” Rutherford said. Secondly, school consolidation in Centre Hastings, particularly Stirling and

Tweed will mean five former aging sites will roll into two brand-new learning facilities starting this fall. With new and efficient infrastructure, the board will realize cost savings through these consolidations. Finally, the board is beginning to see fruit from a host of programming and operational adjustments. “Over the last three or four years we've made significant operational reductions and adjustments, trying to get expenditures in line with decreasing provincial funds,” Rutherford said. “These moves are starting to kick in.” In addition to the operating budget, the school board also passed a $20.5million capital budget. Almost half of that budget ($9.4 million) will be spent on the new Harmony Public School build while another $6 million will be invested in the new schools hosting Full Day Kindergarten this fall. While the budget was a somewhat cheery affair when compared to recent financial calisthenics, Rutherford told trustees that the Board must remain cognizant of the financial position of the Province.

“If the economic recovery of the province is not as strong as predicted, public education funding could continue to be saddled with restraints,”he added. As it was Rutherford's final budget, a number of trustees thanked him for his tireless efforts as the board's main bean counter. Thelma Goodfellow praised Rutherford, stating he “always helped us to understand the process and make decisions that benefit students.” Board chair Dwayne Inch said Rutherford's quality of work in during his time as top superintendent was top notch and benefit to the trustees. When asked if not drawing on reserves was a positive feature of this budget, Rutherford told the Gazette it was. “More so this year because you don't want to saddle the following administration with huge deficits or debt loads. The result of having a balanced budget and not having unsupported debt being covered by surplus means those that follow us will have a clean slate and it's a nice legacy to leave,” he added.

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Pilot project could place outdoor patios along Pictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street for a price Restaurateurs would pay $10 a day for space on sidewalks Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

If a new pilot program is approved by council the sidewalks in County's downtown cores will have an added aspect this summer that municipal staff hope will attract more visitors. Committee of the whole was supportive of a new sidewalk patio pilot program as a trial for this summer, putting forward a motion recommending council approval of the program. If approved by council at their June 25 meeting, the pilot program would involve the temporary use of sidewalk space at the front of bars and eateries as an extension of the seating area to allow for additional patrons. The program would available in the downtown cores of Bloomfield, Wellington and Picton and only applies to bars and eateries. The program would run from July 1 to Oct. 15. A report from the community development department submitted to the committee last week says the practice is common throughout the country and in neighbouring municipalities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sidewalk patio programs have been implemented during the summer months as a way of attracting additional foot traffic to downtown cores and to provide local establishments and eateries with an opportunity to increase their serving capacity to accommodate an influx of tourists,â&#x20AC;? the report says. The report says the sidewalks will still remain accessible to foot traffic, either by a designated portion of the sidewalk where wide

ComIng to pICton? This Google street view image of a sidewalk in Napanee shows the type of patio that may come to county streets this summer. (Google Images)

enough, or through a fivefoot extension into adjacent parking space in front of the business. A proposed fee of $10 per day or $300 per month, along with a non-refundable application fee of $50 would be charged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The permit fees charged to participating establishments will offset all expenses incurred to administer the program,â&#x20AC;? the report says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Implementation of this program and subsequent development of a bylaw governing future sidewalk patio use is expected to increase business in our downtown cores.â&#x20AC;? The report says the program will add to the

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Walk the Block for better heart health Foundation proposes do-it-yourself fundraising routine Chad Ibbotson

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The Heart and Stoke Foundation is requesting the municipality's participation in a grassroots initiative to promote healthy hearts. Heart and Stroke Foundation area manager Maureen Corrigan asked councillors to consider promoting and participating in the organization's Walk the Block Challenge. The new program is being organized by the local Heart and Stroke Foundation office which serves Hastings, Prince Edward County and Brighton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's to promote family heart health within our area and establish us as leader in developing a program that makes people in, not just our region, but in Ontario and Canada celebrate and think and talk about their family heart history,â&#x20AC;? Corrigan said. She said participants can walk wherever they are; there is no start line. The event will take place Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. and will consist of a 20-minute walk around the area. Participants are asked to register at www.walktheblock.ca, make a small donation of any amount they choose, and then print a personal poster to place in their window. Participants are also asked to tell people why they and their loved ones are walking; posting messages on Facebook accounts and spreading the word via other social

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Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ Picton United Church welcomed Rev. Lawson, the secretary of the Lord’s Day Alliance of Eastern Ontario to speak about maintaining the Sabbath day. He said greed for gain and desire for pleasure were forcing people to not observe the day of rest on Sundays, though he noted at the time Canada was keeping the day better than most other countries. ■ The Regent Theatre was expected to welcome the record-breaking film Cavalcade for a three-day engagement. Though other theatres charged higher admission prices for the film, George Cook said he will not charge anything beyond his regular price to see it. ■ Former Prince Edward County man Everett N. Cowan was among the organizers for one of Canada’s largest Orange celebrations in Hamilton, marking the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, won by Protestant King William.

60 years ago — 1953

■ Millbridge man Leonard Welsh, 28, died what was being termed a “hero’s death” after steering a runaway logging truck down Brisbin’s hill and Union Street, turning it away from home, cars, and pedestrians. The truck’s breaks had failed and it ultimately ran into the Breakenridge welding shop. ■ A 14-year-old Trenton boy drowned in full view of a crowd watching boat races at North Bay after he was caught in an undertow. A spectator indicated he pulled the boy to safely earlier in the afternoon and the second time, he and others thought the boy was fooling them so they didn’t immediately rush to save him. His body was found and doctors were unable to revive him. ■ The Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce urged Ontario’s department of highways to put into place additional ferry capacity at the Glenora crossing to ease pressure on the one 12-car ferry.

40 years ago — 1973

■ A 33-year-old Belleville woman went overboard as she tried to hook a new gas tank on her 15-foot boat in Athol Bay. She was not wearing a life jacket and had difficulty reaching for a paddle extended to her from the boat in high winds. Police had yet to find her body three days later and presumed she had drowned. ■ After hearing delegations from the public, Ameliasburgh Township council elected to drop the speed limit on County Rd. 3 from 50 miles an hour to 40 miles an hour between Rednersville and Rossmore.

20 years ago — 1993

■ The construction of a new one-storey municipal building in Wellington was scheduled to begin immediately behind the public library with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1. The 1,700-squarefoot building would include a council chambers and municipal and public works offices. It was expected to cost the village $162,000 to complete. ■ About 50 people turned out for a meeting regarding the rehabilitation of Waring Creek, which showed the Prince Edward Region Conservation Authority there was significant interest in the project. ■ The Cincinnati Reds were looking for untapped potential as they planned to stage open tryouts in Belleville.

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A case for the escapees in the bird world

As we sat eating our lunch at Prince Edward Point this spring, we were mystified over the finch-like bird that plucked away at dandelion seeds beside us. No one had a clue what it was. One fellow from Kingston did some research upon returning home and decided it was a red-fronted serin that breeds in the Caucasus and the higher mountains of Turkey and Iran. Apparently, it has become a popular caged bird and the one at Prince Edward Point was likely a very happy escapee. It is observations like this that separate the serious birders from the casual birders. For the serious birder who thrives on the finer details of bird plumage and the origin of birds, it didn’t cause much excitement at all. Some didn’t even bother to seek it out. Others watched it with great interest, admiring the new bird with the same interest as they did the wild goldfinches that flitted and twittered in the red cedars nearby. The pastime of birding is appealing to us, due to the thrill of the unexpected. Among the populations of robins, chickadees, crows and various waterbirds, occasionally an observer may swing his binoculars back on a target and focus on something that doesn’t look quite right. In many cases, the bird may turn out to be a vagrant, a straggler, terms we give those species from afar that have become caught up in prolonged winds, or for reasons best known to themselves, simply migrated in the wrong direction. Often, though, these birds may have travelled no further than the backyard of a private collector, or in the case of an orange-fronted parakeet

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found south of Belleville one year, perhaps from someone’s living room. The question among serious birders is, how do we really know for sure if the bird flapped its way across the ocean from Europe or Asia, or simply escaped from a private collection down the road? To a casual observer, it is difficult to tell just by looking at it. Indeed, even to those who are well trained in the subtle differences that separate private collections from truly wild birds, the question is open to argument. Eventually a decision is made, and bird listers in quest of truly wild birds either leave elated or disappointed. In the case of a pair of ruddy shelducks, a Eurasian waterfowl species that turned up in Belleville one year, they were believed to be escaped aviary birds. They casually blended in with the mallards, in the shelter of a rocky shoal, likely feeding on zebra mussels, one of their favourite foods. To the observer, they looked like they were right at

home in the Bay of Quinte. Local reference books to birds of specific areas are often sprinkled with similar sightings, but being of questionable origin, they find themselves unceremoniously dumped onto a separate page, well apart from the main bird list and text. Birds of Kingston, for example, lists greater flamingo, chukar, ringed-turtle dove, redcrowned parrot and bar-headed goose in its list of questionables. Among them is a blossom-headed parakeet which I found one winter, seemingly at home with a small flock of blue jays. Also, there is a monk parakeet that even went so far as to build a nest at one home near Prince Edward Point. A northern shelduck, a relative of the ruddy species, was seen at Zwick’s Park in 1989. Of the vagrants, the European goldfinch seems to generate the most debate. Generally it is assumed that any European goldfinches seen in Ontario represent escaped birds, and the purist among birders seldom given them a second look. Why? A rumour has persisted that a large importer near Chicago, closed its doors in 2002 and released many of its charges into the wild. While there is no confirmation of this report, a compilation of sightings since that time strongly suggest that Chicago was the point of radiation. Among the Eurasian jays, common chaffinches, European greenfinches, saffron finches, were hundreds of European goldfinches. Another of the released species, a European chaffinch was found near Trenton 10 years ago. This could explain the lack of enthusiasm I received when I

spotted two European goldfinches cavorting about with a large flock of American goldfinches one spring day at Prince Edward Point. After speeding back to a group of serious birders to report what had just arrived at this now famous bird migration point, my sighting failed to generate much more than a dull nod. Meanwhile I was excited. Disgusted, I returned to the site and basked in the dashes of red, white and brown of the tiny visitors as they darted among the flock of 30 or so American goldfinches, like random beams from a laser pointer. As a self-proclaimed serious birder, but not to the point of being arrogant in my ways, it was a thrilling moment, and one I shall never forget. In the final analysis, does it really matter to most of us from where the bird has come? Isn’t it enough that it is here, and has provided a bright spot to an otherwise routine day of birding? Personally, I care little where the bird came from, or its background, but enjoy its presence while it is here. Yet, we must also appreciate the importance of properly and accurately documenting some of these birds, in an effort to better understand our local populations, and who is there among us, and their origin. However, the European goldfinch and the red-fronted serin will always claim a special place in my memory. For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613-476-5072. For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

Some 25 take to motorcycles to offer support in second year

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“They're just awesome,” he said. “… It's just an awesome bunch of people, everybody's got a heart of gold here. The club members from Napanee are even coming up here today which is nice. Hopefully it will get better every year.” Although he said the event

doesn't raise a lot of funds, every dollar counts. “Every little bit helps them,” he said. CMC Picton chapter first officer Brenda Bibeau said the home needs all the help it can get. She said the weather was co-operating and the turnout was encouraging for the second-year event. She noted the

need for groups to give back. “It's really important for groups to get together like this and try to raise money for important causes. We're lucky enough to have the New Life Girls Home that we can do this for,” she said. “It's good, especially to do it around the county. It's a county place and we like to keep it in the county.”

Approximately 25 riders were lined up just prior to the 10 a.m. start of the ride. There were stops at the Rossmore Legends Pub, Sandbanks Grill, Black River Cheese, and the Cherry Valley Lions Club. “Those guys are good enough to let us stop there and let all the bikes pull in,” Bibeau said.

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spreading the word The Prince Edward County Arts Council understand s the importance of visual imagery to get its message across. Through a generous donation by Curbex Signs of Belleville, the organization now has a sign promoting its six major events to visitors travelling on Loyalist Parkway near Consecon. (Submitted photo)

Survey offers chance to influence County policy decisions

WHAT brought you to Prince Edward County? How long has it been since you set down roots in this community to build a family or a business? What has changed since then? Where does the municipality need to go to convince you it is the right place for those investments to thrive during the future years? Is any factor a deal breaker? Those are questions many people have running through their heads as they contemplate what makes the place they live their home and as they decide a course of action for the stage of life they’re approaching and living. Normally, however, those items seem to be confined to making good conversations around the dinner table or at the local coffee shop or watering hole. That’s not the case right now in Prince Edward County, however. As many can tell through the various letters in newspapers and on social media sites, the signage commenting on various forms of potential development and some of the lengthy political agendas at Shire Hall recently, this municipality is looking at ways to deal with its growth and to serve its residents better. Right now, it is also asking for our input into many of the services it provides and into the strategies and budgeting processes that will shape this community over the next decade or so. The County is presently seeking people to fill in an online survey regarding its community development strategic plan. The 10-minute document will give people ample time to talk about what they feel the municipalities priorities should be to serve their needs as residents, business owners, and customers. This document is your chance to be heard on the way Prince Edward County builds and the way it operates. Do you think the community would be better off trying to attract name retailers to its villages? Perhaps, you’d rather see heritage preserved and marketed upon. Do you feel its an asset to have taxes as low as they can be, or should council consider expanding the services it provides in the way of waste management and roads? Should the community look to attract families through its own efforts to attract industry and high-end jobs, or should it market itself as an ideal bedroom community for those commuting to areas along Highway 401 like Trenton, Belleville, or Napanee? How important is health care offered in the community as opposed to more acute care offered in concentrated centres of excellence? This study provides a rare opportunity to shape the policy of this municipality in those and other areas. By just taking a few minutes out of your day, you’ll ensure the right people at least hear your answers to these many questions and have them to consider when it comes time to put together official plans that guide staff and politicians. Those who don’t take advantage of it may not have that opportunity. Please visit www.pecounty.on.ca today and raise your voices about the subjects that matter the most to you right in your own backyards.

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Library invites public input to help create ‘third place’

Public libraries fit perfectly the concept of “the third place” as depicted in Ray Oldenburg’s The Great Good Place. Oldenburg argues that a third place, that is one that ,along with home and school or workplace, plays a significant part in people’s lives and in the fabric of communities. He maintains that third places are vital in society as they promote civic engagement, democracy, and establish a much needed sense of belonging. Some of the author’s criteria for a third place include a high degree of accessibility, that it be free or of minimal cost, that it be neutral ground, and that it be welcoming and comfortable. Third places, Oldenburg writes, “host the regular, voluntary, informal, and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the realms of home and work.” The County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives is such a place. Moreover, it provides the resources and services necessary to foster the building of this important social entity while promoting and making accessible opportunities for lifelong learning. While public libraries have always functioned as places where learning is possible regardless of means, they have become even more so in this age of online technology and as people seek community building through experiences and sharing of knowledge. Over the past few years, the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives has focused on this reality and expanded its reach to the community, committing to not only a diverse and current book collection, but also technology with computers and a wide range of technology based training. It has also added workshops, classes and lectures on a broad range of subjects for all ages. Art therapy, spiritualism, the Idle No More movement, and Native burial grounds have been recent lectures. Drama and song writing workshops, chair fitness classes and ‘tea & talks’ for seniors, bridge, and French lessons for children and adults have been offered at various branches throughout the County. New parents have gathered weekly for ‘Baby Group’ to socialize and learn parenting skills from guest speakers, while opportunities to play chess and join groups such as the newly

CAn’T HIde THAT PAnTHeR PRIde PECI announced their fundraising totals for the 2012-13 school year last week. The local secondary school raised over $40,000 for various charities and worthwhile causes. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

PECI comes through for community in 2012-2013 InSIde THe LIbRARy CHRISTINE RENAUD

formed Social Justice Discussion group and The Seed Saving Library Group have stretched the learning envelope further. Children and family programs have expanded far beyond the traditional story time, with a new family resource centre and the Inspiring County Children initiative. The upcoming summer program is filled with fun and educational activities including live performances. “Our continual goal,” says Library CEO Barbara Sweet, “is to provide excellence in library services that meet the needs of the community with regards to continual learning while creating ‘a third place’ that enriches quality of life.” One of the ways the library is endeavouring to accomplish this goal is by encouraging communication, specifically through a series of upcoming public consultations. The first of these takes place on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall. Hosted by the services and facilities review committee of the Library, the gathering is open to all residents and will focus specifically on the Consecon and Ameliasburgh branches. Subsequent public consultations for each branch of the library will be held soon and notices will be published in local newspapers, on County Live and through social media. Anyone interested in being notified directly of the upcoming meetings is asked to contact Sweet at 613-4765962 or by e-mail at: bsweet@peclibrary.org Additionally, suggestions and comments from anyone in the community are welcome at any time and at any branch of the library.

No further delay necessary for expanded setbacks

Premier Wynne acknowledged in a June 13 CBC Radio phone-in show that wind turbine setbacks are an important issue. Wynne knows that Ontario’s 550-metre setbacks were established more than four years ago when turbines were much smaller, and when rural Ontarians had no experience with their harmful effects.

It is past time for Ontario to increase setbacks for industrial wind turbines. There is sufficient evidence for today’s turbines to be no closer than 2 km from home sites and 10 km from Important Bird Areas. Other countries have already acted. Ontario must delay no further. Marilyn Lauer Milford

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In 2012-2013, PECI continued to show it is a school with heart. The local secondary school called on the media Thursday morning to unveil the final tally on its collective fundraising efforts for the present school year. While the student population shone in the class room and the athletic field this year, PECI Panthers excelled when it came to community mindedness,

raising $40,855.84 for a collection of worthwhile causes. This total, which eclipses last year's amount raised, is especially significant given the restrictions on students as a result of a work action by educating staff for much of the fall and part of the winter. Among the events undertaken by PECI this year were: a run in support of the Terry Fox Foundation, a decathlon held for Camp Trillium, Hoops for Heart in support of the-

Heart and Stroke Foundation), a Christmas auction and talent show in support of the Salvation Army, Pedal for Hope for the Canadian Cancer Society pediatric cancer, a Make Poverty History event, Carnation sales for the MS Society of Canada, a We Create Change-Free The Children event, a fashion show, head shaving, t-shirt sales, a bottle drive, bracelet sales,The Bet, a student play, personal donations, the Grade 10 business

class "Apprentice" program all in support of Sarah Reddick and her family, Kicks Against Cancer, a Staff-Student Baseball Game, the Cake Boss Challenge, Staff and Student Team Canvasing, and canteen Sales for Relay for Life. Not included in the financial total: PECI supported the Children's Aid Society Angel Campaign with 33 Angels_ and also supported 17 emergency care kits for Alternatives for Women.

Ministry rejects bids to split hospital from QHC Larratt-Smith advocates for local model JASonPARkS

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With talks of service cuts and reductions at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in the news, the timing for Tuesday afternoon's Healthcare Advisory Committee meeting at Shire Hall couldn't have been better. The committee that reports to County council hosted a number of deputations including one by the leader of the Patrons Of Our County Hospital (POOCH) and another by the founder of the Prince Edward Health Alliance. Wolf Braun of POOCH updated committee members to POOCH's activities this year and spoke about meeting health minister Deb Matthews at a rally at Queen's Park in April. Members of POOCH expressed their concerns to Matthews over cuts to service at PECMH and were told they would have further contact with the minister and would be able to discuss their concerns. But another meeting with Matthews was put on hold as the she responded to the groups request to see PECMH break away from Quinte Health Care and be a stand alone hospital Monday by letter. Matthews told POOCH that de-amalgamation of any QHC sites was not something the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care is considering “at this time.” Braun said his group was undeterred by the Minister's response. “Maybe there is another time,” he said. “The message we are taking away from that is we are going to have to elevate our concerns.”

In the meantime,he said, POOCH volunteers were “doing their homework” and going about building a case as to why Prince Edward County residents should have their healthcare needs serviced by a stand alone hospital. A standalone hospital that provides the services Prince Edward County is what Larratt-Smith was advocating for on Monday. Building on his open letter to the community that was published at Countylive.ca, LarrattSmith spoke of the challenges of healthcare in this community and how a County solution could be built that would stop the common trips to the QHC chopping block. Larratt-Smith said the current situation was “an opportunity.” “The county health care system is broken-badly, badly, broken,” LarrattSmith said. “We can't rely on outsiders to fix the problem. We all know Ontario healthcare is unsustainable given the demographics and duplications and gapsit's a badly run system.” Larratt-Smith said he was profoundly disappointed to see QHC and its leaders use the concept of an new, integrated PECMH as a distraction. One of the founding managers of the Prince Edward Family Health Team, Larratt-Smith said the formation of the PEHA was an attempt to involve QHC and other partners to find a way to integrate the delivery of services in this community. A proposed new PECMH site with access to community-based care was to be born out of this vision. “What I've seen is QHC has used the budget in their hands and all of the bureaucratic rolls of the planning process to punt this into the future instead of talking about integrated

‘We need to come together as a community and take initiative, we need to essentially bypass QHC and the LHIN...’ M. LARRATTSMITH ADVOCATE

care and talking about the inevitable next round of cuts and how to deal with those creatively to preserve services,” Larratt-Smith said. “QHC has gotten involved in the myth of a new hospital. It isn't going to happen. It wouldn't get built for 15-20 years under any set of circumstances. It's a pipe dream. It's a way of avoiding dealing with the issue.” Larratt-Smith was terse when he offered his thoughts on what QHC was really doing. “QHC has shown it's going to do what institutions naturally do, defend their own interests.Their interest is cannibalizing Trenton and Picton and maintaining their empire in Belleville,” he said. Larratt-Smith said the problem was also the Southeast Local Health Integration Network, who recently provided QHC with an avenue to scale back the current new hospital proposal and effectively stall any progress. The problems that are being created by the Ministry, the LHIN and QHC do offer an opportunity, however. Ontario is desperate to find a solution to its current healthcare woes and a tiny jurisdiction of passionate people with a common goal could stir the winds of change that will see the health-care question

answered. Larratt-Smith said the population of Prince Edward County and a dedicated PEFHT could lead the way in experimentation in the delivery of services. “Health care is a very major priority for many people in this community and in the Family Health Team, we have unique platform,” said Larratt-Smith. But a move towards an new method of delivery of care will require a lonewolf mentality. “The only solution at this stage is to go on our own,” he said. The community would have to define what services are really needed and find a way how can they be delivered more efficiently. Once that's decided, the community will need to takes its message directly to ones in power. “We need to come together as a community and take initiative, we need to essentially bypass QHC and the LHIN and develop a vision of how healthcare should be delivered in this community. Take it directly to the politicians at Queen's Park. If there is a provincial election in the offing, that won't be a problem at all,” he said. Leadership from both the PEFHT and the municipality will be needed if this case is to move forward. And the case must be articulate, with research conducted by accountants that prove efficiencies and persuasion by lawyers that show politicians there can be a new way of doing things in this community. An engaged board board that keep the LHIN from stonewalling the idea is required. “Take a fully articulated model, based on an idea on what the county can do, what it wants to do and what it can do it in a cost effective manner and then demonstrate it can be done,” he explained.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

County’s low birth counts not sustainable

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“Going through that exercise earlier this year, we saw at that time there would be a challenge in maintaining the number of staff that we currently have at PECMH that have medical and obstetrical nursing skills,” Stansfield said. She explained that every nurse at PECMH provides care for medical patients who are admitted for medical treatment and most also offer obstetrical care to mothers presenting at the hospital in labour. Stansfield said it was very unique to have a nurse that possessed both skill sets and most of the nurses gained and developed their obstetrical knowledge base during a time when births at PECMH were a more regular event. “But when we made the changes in the number of beds, some of our other nurses were moving to other positions and in order to maintain that model of care, we would have to recruit new nurses into those positions. It would be very hard for those new nurses to gain the same knowledge base because they simply won't be seeing the number of births. PECMH is host to around 35 births a year, meaning, on average, a nurse might be present to experience two or three births a year. Stansfield said that low a number is simply not sustainable to build and maintain a knowledge base and that shifting nurses back and

forth from the birthing unit at Belleville General Hospital and PECMH was not only not cost neutral but also a logistical nightmare for managers. The cessation of planned obstetrical care at PECMH has already had a detrimental effect on local physician retention as Dr. Darren Lett and Dr. Lisa Forster announced earlier this month their intention to relocate their practice earlier. Physician recruitment and retention is a concern for QHC. “It's a concern and a risk and we recognize that,” Stansfield said. “We have five, soon to be four physicians practicing obstetrical care at PECMH and We are hopeful that the Prince Edward Family Health Team will continue to provide prenatal and post-natal care in their offices through a shared care model with the Belleville-based obstetricians. They are also always welcome and encouraged to deliver their patients’ babies at BGH.” Currently, about 30 per cent of Prince Edward County women carrying babies will either elect to deliver at BGH by choice or will do so due to complicating factors. The maternity service at PECMH is considered to be primary care obstetrics, meaning not caesarian sections or epidurals are offered. Stansfield said obstetrical emergencies would still be handled at PECMH. Chair of the Prince

Edward County Healthcare Alliance Sandy Latchford said the news of PECMH no longer offering maternity services was disappointing but not unexpected. She said it was hoped by QHC that the number of local births would increase however, the rate has been in steady decline. “We have to realize that we don't have the young people here, having families,” Latchford said, adding physician recruitment and retention is going to become a concern in the coming years. “We don't want to having anything that will jeopardize our ability to recruit family physicians but we have to be realistic. We have a a great way of life and a very beautiful community and we need to accentuate those positives,” she said. The makeup of the community is something that may hamper the ability to gain young doctors in the the future. “It's very hard when you have community that is in the position that we are in. We do not retain and attract young people, couples and families. We don't have the businesses and employment to support them. We do attract and are good at attracting retirees, it just seems to be the way it is. If we want to change it, we have to bring in the young people and that will offer a broader range of people for physicians to practice medicine.”

nity, she tried to involve different fun themes to the point where participants never knew what to expect. Molyneaux added she learned a lot from Summers Wickens personally, including many ins and outs of running a more effective board. Summers Wickens thought she had beaten the cancer in 2006, but suffered a relapse last fall before being admitted to the intensive care unit at Kingston General Hospital. She learned the disease was terminal, but continued joking while fighting it all the while. Mike McLeod, the general manager of the Prince Edward Chamber of Tourism and Commerce said he had worked with Summers Wickens on a business exchange with Merrickville co-ordinated through the BIA before she got sick and he said he was really starting to notice the impact she had with the BIA. "I thought she had all kinds of great ideas for things going forward," he said. "It looked like she was really getting things going when she got sick. I'm really sorry to hear of her passing, that's always sad. We wish to offer our condolences to her family." McLeod said with the strides the BIA made in representing its members in recent years, he was really looking forward to more collaborative work with the organization.

Prior to her time working in the county, Summers Wickens was also actively involved serving people as she spent time as a supervisor, crisis counsellor, and housing co-ordinator with Belleville's Three Oaks Foundation women's shelter and she also worked on the elder abuse file for the HastingsPrince Edward Council on Aging. Summers Wickens was also an avid soccer player and referee and she was one of the driving forces behind the Belleville Women's Soccer League. Summers Wickens leaves behind her husband Wayne and children Kayne, Kara, and Makenzie. Last year, her BIA co-worker Lyndsay Richmond helped set up a fund to help her children finish their education given the medical funds she and Wayne have incurred. To donate to this memorial fund, individuals are asked to contact Larry or Donna Wickens at 613-9625943. A celebration of Summers Wickens' life will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Corbyville's River Inn. Meanwhile, Molyneaux said the BIA has no immediate plans to hire an executive director, but instead it will continue with its present complement of staff. "Roni accomplished her job as our executive director. She brought us as far as we could go to this point," she said.

Celebration of life this Sunday in Corbyville

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Those boards included the Ontario Business Improvement Association, the Social Planning Network of Ontario, and the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition to bring some polish to a once-volunteer driven entity. 'Roni helped steer us in the right direction and she helped us find what we wanted to become," said Molyneaux. "She was a good strategist that way." During her time with the organization, Summers Wickens served on every one of the BIA committees and displayed a particular fondness for the Streetscapes and beautification efforts, installing hanging baskets and park benches throughout the downtown. Another thing Summers Wickens was instrumental in was helping the downtown businesses get online and striving to develop one consistent brand for the area. "She told us how extremely important it would be to have some sort of solid image," said Molyneaux. Though Summers Wickens did keep an extremely busy office — whether she was working by herself or with co-workers and she made many strides with budgeting and planning, she also added a sense of play to the position. With every press conference or photo opportu-

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SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email whattamfh@sympatico.ca or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon. WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm. June 30th – “The Croods” NEW TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY call Sharon at WELCOME WAGON today to receive a WELCOME WAGON GIFT PACKAGE! Phone 475-5994. www.welcomewagon.ca It’s absolutely free!

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PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit/veggies/cereals/kraft dinner/ cookies/ juice crystals/ peanut butter/tuna. Donations to the newly established Pet Food Bank also appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 22- May 28-June 3-F.Wilson, E.Foster, B.Cowan, S.Cooper, T.Durning. JUNE IS SENIORS MONTH IN ONTARIO – Community Care will have coffee for four Wednesdays in June to celebrate Senior’s month. Stop in between 2 & 4pm Wednesdays & learn more about services for senior’s & how to volunteer. Community Care is located in the Armoury Mall, 206 Main St. Picton. Community Care helps senior’s live at home. More info call 476-7493. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – One hour drop-in Gentle Yoga Classes $5. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm, Thursdays 9:30-10:30am Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd. 10. www.atholreccentre.com. BLOOMFIELD YOGA CLASSES – Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm at Bloomfield Town Hall. $5/class. Sponsored by Bloomfield/Hallowell Rec Committee. Info call 393-3798. CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & third Fridays of the month, casual friendly games night 7:30-10:30pm. Board games, cards, ping pong & more, but just for adults. Snacks/refreshments welcome. Athol Community Hall 1679 Cty Rd 10. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What- Not Shop - Hours are Tues 10-12, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturdays 10-12 noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets every Wed morning. Albury Church, Rednersville Rd. Quilts for Sale. Proceeds to local charities for women. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New Show “The Heart of the County” with 20 leading artists in the County plus 7 guest artists. Runs to Aug 12. Info 476-5665. BETHANY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH – Sky Vacation Bible School July 15-19 from 08:45am – 12noon. Children age 4-12 are invited to attend. Pre-register or info contact Jenn 399-3792. JUNE 20 – SOPHIASBURGH RECREATION COMMITTEE – Annual Meeting 7-9pm Demorestville Town Hall. New ideas & members needed. Come out & support your community & get involved. Info Krista 476-2146. JUNE 21 – WELLINGTON LEGION ITALIAN NIGHT – Cheese Cannelloni w/Meat Sauce, Spaghetti Carbonara, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert, Tea/Coffee. Serving 5-7pm. $11.95 JUNE 21 – WELLINGTON ELKS – Steak BBQ Dinner at Allisonville Hall. Serving 5-7:30pm. $13/person. JUNE 21 – SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – BBQ & Strawberry Social 5:30pm at Sonrise, 58 Johnson St., Picton. Bring a lawn chair & enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh strawberries & fellowship. A free will donation will be accepted for the BBQ. JUNE 22 – PADDLE FOR PAWS POKER RUN – Fundraising event for LHS at the H.J.McFarland Conservation Area on Glenora Rd from 10am-1pm. Bring kayaks, canoes, paddleboards & join the fun. Wellington Lions Dragon Boat Club will be there at 10am to give a demonstration & provide hands-on instruction to those interested. $25/person. Pre-registration preferred. Info Kerry 393-2263. BBQ, prizes, raffles & free gift for every paddler. JUNE 22 – EAST LAKE PLAN COMMUNITY MEETING – 10am-noon Athol Community Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Join French Planning Services & Quinte Conservation to hear about the State of the Lake Report & an overview of the East Lake sampling, surveys & other activities planned for this summer. JUNE 22 – STRAWBERRY & HAM SUPPER – Foster’s Sap House 4:30 – 7pm. Sponsored by West Lake Ladies Aide. Donation Only. All proceeds to charity.

JUNE 22 – NEW LIFE GIRLS HOME – 6th Annual Run Walk Bike. Half Marathon Start time 9:15am. 5km/10km Run Walk Bike & 30km Bike Start time 9:30am. Race day registration 8-8:30am. For information, incl pledge sheets & to pre-register call Charmaine 394-3341 or Jeanette 905-8520535. JUNE 22 – CONSECON LEGION BASS DERBY - $25. 2 person Team. Starts 12:01am to 4pm Saturday. Tickets on sale Legion. Info call 392-7433. JUNE 22/23 – FREE TV/ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Hosted by Picton Firefighters Assoc, Picton Kinettes, Kinsmen Club & PE Dog Park Assoc. 9am-4pm at Home Hardware Parking Lot 13544 Loyalist Parkway Picton. www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. JUNE 22/23 – QUINTE FLYWHEELS – 35th Annual Antique & Historical Show at the Ameliasburgh Community Grounds. Set up day Fri June 21. Info call Doug 399-2033 or Frank 476-4503. JUNE 23 – WHITE CHAPEL – “Summer Winds” Concert featuring bassoon, clarinet & voice at 2pm. Fund raiser for Chapel. Admission $15 at the door. JUNE 23 – CONCERT IN THE PARK – Grandpa’s Goodtime Gang, 6 – 8:30pm North Marysburgh Community Centre 2699 Cty Rd 8 Waupoos. Rain or Shine! Bring your lawnchair! Canteen open. JUNE 23 – CONSECON LEGION – Charlie Ellis Golf Tournament at Trenton Golf Course Best Ball Twosome. Register 12:30pm at Trenton Course. Cost $40 by June 20th After $45. Sign up at Consecon Legion. “Do not have to be a Legion Member” Outsider $10. Prizes & Steak BBQ included. JUNE 24 – P.E.A.S.(PICTON FAIR) – General Meeting 7:30pm at the C.A.S. Bldg 16 Macsteven Dr. Picton. Info 476-6154. JUNE 24 – AL-ANON - Meets Mon(s) 7:30pm Gilead Fellowship Church. Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711. JUNE 25 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866951-3711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. JUNE 25 – PICTON LIBRARY BOOK LAUNCH – Main Branch 7pm. For local author Robin Lunn-Timmerman. A new mystery with familiar characters “Season of Deceit”. JUNE 25 – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Of The Hub Child & Family Centre (formerly PE Child Care Services) Reception 5:30-6:30pm, meeting 6:30pm. Presentation of Annual Report & Audit, Election of Officers & By-Law Amendments. $5 annual membership fee available for voting privileges. Info & RSVP call 476-8142. JUNE 26 – MUSIC FOR A SUMMER AFTERNOON – 1:30pm at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene with renowned Ottawa pianist Stephane Lemelin playing Beethoven’s last Sonatas. Admission $10. All welcome. JUNE 27 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1-866-951-3711 Affected by someone’s drinking? JUNE 27 – QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Great Live Open Stage Music, Bloomfield Town Hall, 7:30 pm sharp. Amateurs of all ages welcome. Free admission, donations accepted at the door. JUNE 27/28 – ARISE, AWAKE, GO FORTH – Special meeting Wesley Acres Retreat Centre & Campground 1391 Wesley Acres Rd Bloomfield 7 – 9pm. Worship by the Edwards Family. Barry Maracle will be the special speaker June 28. All welcome. Info Ruth 399-5975. JUNE 28 – THIRSTY EAR OPEN STAGE – Cherry Valley United Church, 1699 Cty Rd 10. From 7 – 9:30pm. All welcome. Questions call 4766747. JUNE 28 – WELLINGTON 150th MUSICAL GALA – Highline Hall 7pm. Tickets $10 on sale at Shops by the Park, Side Street Gallery & D. Barnes Wellington on the Lake. JUNE 29 – WELLINGTON ELKS – “Kids Fishing Derby” Wellington Harbour 9am – 11am. $2 Entry Fee Includes Lunch/Prize. Please Pre-Register with Ken 399-2117. JUNE 30 – WHATTAMS FREE FAMILY MOVIE – 2pm The Regent Theatre “The Croods”. JUNE 30 – PIG ROAST – West Lake Church of Christ 6pm. Donation Only. All proceeds to charity. JULY 1 – WELLINGTON – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Canada Day. Lunch on the lawn (inside if raining). Cost is $5 for a sandwich, pickles, cookies & drink. Starting after the parade. JULY 3 – SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH – Fish Fry $15 adults, $8 ten & under. Serving from 4:30pm. Take-out available. 2029 Cty Rd 13. JULY 6 – CHERRY VALLEY UNITED CHURCH – Smorgasbord Dinner, serving 5 – 6:30pm. Adults $15/person. Children $6. JULY 6 – MARINERS PARK MUSEUM – Fish Fry Dinner, opens 5pm with dinner served 6pm. Wine & beer for sale. Museum Open. Music by Local Band. Adults $20. Children (under ten) $10. Silent & Live Auction. Reservations required & credit cards accepted in advance 476-8392. To hear music, buy a glass of wine, bid on auction items Admission $5 no food included. JULY 6 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am – 4pm. One of a kind crafts & collectibles.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Vendors up in antique show’s 49th year Curling club continues to be destination for visitors chad ibbotson

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eye-catching items From left, Debi Conner, Cheryl Rollins, and Donna Rae McFaul inspect some of the jewelry available at the Prince Edward Curling Club’s 49th annual antique show and sale on Saturday morning in Picton. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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One year shy of the half century mark, the Prince Edward Curling Club's antique show and sale continues to be a draw for both residents and vendors. The 49th annual showcase was held Friday to Sunday this past weekend at the Curling Club and included 21 dealers. As always, there was a wide assortment of merchandise from jewellery to collectible glassware. Organizer Janet Bryant has been convening the show since about 1990. She said one of the goals each year is to make sure there is variety in what's on display. She said the number of vendors has increased from last year's show.

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“We've got a really good range of dealers,” she said. As of Saturday morning, Bryant said the show was on par with last year in terms of attendance. The $4 admission price goes to offset the club's capital and operating costs. With the building nearing it's 50th year in operation, Bryant said there are several upgrades the money could help pay for. “We did our wheelchair accessibility this year, so that needs to get paid for and there are all sorts of upgrades throughout the year that need to be paid for,” she said. “We had a new roof put on and we still need to do a few repairs to the lounge roof.” Bryant said the antique show is the club's biggest fundraiser and said fundraising initiatives play an important role in keeping the club going. “We've just had a very successful yard sale, which is almost on par with the antique show for revenue,” she said. “The yard sale, it was only its second year and it has done really well.” She said about 800 people attended the show last year, but weather usually plays a big factor in bringing people in. She said rain usually helps as people are more apt to take advantage of sunny days by spending them outside. Bryant said the show does have its loyal regulars, however. “Especially the locals, they come back every year. We have a lot of returning dealers over the years,” she said. Dealer Bernice Mortson said things were slow going Friday evening and into Saturday morning. “It's hard to say because we're just starting today,” she said, adding that the

weather may have been a factor. On the other side of the coin was dealer Ken Rose. He and his wife Shirley own Rose Antiques and Collectibles and the couple were enjoying their sixth year participating in the show. “We enjoy it here because of the venue and over the years we've made friends with a good many of the dealers that are here,” Rose said. “We always do quite well here. We only do about four shows a year.” Rose pointed to organizers as a reason a lot of dealers come back to the show year after year. “Our hosts are tremendous. They accommodate us extremely well and they treat us well,” he said. “We enjoy coming here.” Rose said he mainly sells glassware and collectible china. He said one of his pieces available over the weekend was at least 150 years old. Rose was passionate about antiques and collecting. “This is our inventory, to say nothing of our collection at home,” he laughed. “We're addicted; that's the word we use.” While this year's show may be over, Bryant said organizers are already looking toward next year. “We hope to do something special next year of course for our 50th and have a big celebration,” she said. She said the event has come a long way since its beginning. The show started with just 12 dealers in its first year, many of whom offered home furnishings. As recently as a few years ago the show had swelled to 31 dealers.

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Counties open new social services building Seth Duchene

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On Wednesday, Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington Social Services (PELASS) cut the ribbon on its new $4.8-million social services building on Advance Avenue in Napanee. According to PELASS and L&A County officials, the new building consolidates all PELASS operations at one site; before its construction, social services were delivered out of offices at the L&A County courthouse and sites on Advance Avenue and Napaneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Square. Besides centralizing operations, the new building solves some space-allocation challenges that were facing PELASS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The senior management team wasâ&#x20AC;Ś keenly aware of the space pressures within the county court house,â&#x20AC;? said PELASS director Brian Elo-Shepherd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, there were areas converted to offices never designed for that purpose. One of the main social services office occupied considerable space at the courthouse, and it made sense to

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The Art in the County juried art exhibition will be opened for a 20th year next Thursday will a wellknown curator at the helm. Katerina Atanassova, the chief curator for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection will serve as the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curator and one of three jurors selecting pieces for the event, which has seen more than $200,000 in sales since it opened in 1993. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. straight through to July 14 in the Lipson Room above Books & Company. -Staff

look at the benefit of moving that social services office from the county courthouse to liberate that space for other county courthouse operations.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A service and organizational review of PELASS completed in 2006 recognized the need to consolidate the three delivery sites for social services in Napanee at a single service location in order to better serve residents as well as alleviate mounting pressure at the county courthouse for space,â&#x20AC;? said L&A Warden and Stone Mills Township reeve Doug Bearance. Elo-Shepherd said that about 40 people work at the new Napanee offices; satellite office will continue to operate in Northbrook, Amherstview and Picton. Between both counties, about 1,000 rely on social services support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The facility has a total area of 16,533 square feet, and is of a non-combustible design,â&#x20AC;? said Elo-Shepherd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The modern design, materials, systems and use of space provide social services with an extensive, efficient and suitable platform to serve the Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington communities for many years to come.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This new buildingâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Following a lengthy discussion at last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting, councillors decided the municipality should not apply for funding for large infrastructure projects available through the P3 Canada Fund, citing the risk of taking on more debt. The P3 Canada fund was created in 2009 as a way to encourage public-private partnerships, with municipalities involving the private sector in the design, construction, financing,

operations or maintenance of large infrastructure projects. Municipal staff were recommending that the Wellington water plant and intake expansion to supply Picton and Wellington, water and sewer servicing for Picton's west end, and the Wellington wastewater treatment plant expansion each be included in an application for the final round of P3 Canada funding. However, many councillors were concerned with the cost and the potential for a large increase in

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“That's often done by asking them to fund it as front-ended funding, so they put the money up front constructing the works and they're allowed to be paid in credit on development as they move forward,” McAuley said. “So if they put up X dollars, they have X dollars of credit for projects they're bringing forward.” While the projects which are meant to compensate for growth can be covered through the development and connection charges, McAuley said non-growth related projects would need to be paid through an adjustment to rates. “The municipal or user portion would come back through rates in some manner,” he said. “Take the Picton intake component for example. It has less to with growth and more to do with the existing situation.” The exact adjustment to the rates and the way it would be paid back would have been negotiated through a financing agreement. “That's part of the next round which is building a business case, which is where we would have to submit some detailed analysis and some more firm commitments on behalf of the private sector,” McAuley said. McAuley said the initial application is essentially an expression of interest. If accepted the municipality would have had to follow it up with that business case, which would have necessitated the hiring of a consultant. McAuley said the municipality could have backed out at any point up to formally being awarded the grant. Mayor Peter Mertens said the municipality has experienced its share of funding partnerships in the past few years with mixed results. “In the past when we were able to take advantage of one third (municipal), one third (provincial), one third (federal), funding we already had a difficulty or stress when we only funded one third,” Mertens said. “In this case — regardless of what the model is — we're funding 75 per cent.” Councillor Terry Shortt shared the concern. He said the “build it and they will come idea” has yet to be successful for Prince Edward County. “We've done a number of growth studies since I've been here and none of them have met the expectations put forward,” he said. “We're 24,000 people and we've been 24,000 people for a very long time … we already have a burden that we're dealing with and I have great hesitation in taking on even more burden.” Councillor Jim Dunlop voted in favour of the motion. Although he too was hesitant to take on the financial burden, he said it could have been a benefit to at least take the application to the next step and look at the municipality's needs for the next five years and the costs of the projects. “My biggest concern is, with it only being 25 per cent, is that we don't have the ability to pay … on the other hand we need to have a plan for the future,” he said.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Drought-damaged spruce trees and the presence of lichen on branches

A couple of weeks ago, a local homeowner came to see us at the Canadian Tire gardening centre where Master Gardeners volunteer to answer gardening for local gardeners. She brought with her a few branches from a spruce tree in her yard that was concerning her. Most of the branches were dried out a bit, some nearly dead and a few completely dead. Most of the branches were covered with a coating of lichen. She was worried that the lichen was a disease that was killing this tree. In fact, lichen wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harm a tree at all. It is not parasitic but instead is a plant made up of a combination of bacteria and fungus that becomes its own symbiotic entity. Lichen does not invade the bark of the tree but rather resides on it benignly and provides nesting material for birds as a nice side benefit. It is true that lichen is more prevalent on trees that have barer branches simply because there is more room for it to

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take long to see a lot of damage on the Eastern Red Cedars as well as other coniferous trees as well. That is because fir trees are generally shallowly rooted. A spruce will set roots down from 60 cm to 90 cm, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only about 30 to 45 inches to those of us who are metrically challenged like I am. In fact, most of the tree roots on even the largest trees are in the top 18 inches of soil. White spruce will occasionally set down a few tap roots, but not enough to reach the deep aquifers and even those aquifers were dried up last year. This woman had been watering her spruces during the drought but it would be virtually impossible to get sufficient water to the roots even at that level to keep them moist for our drought that kept up for nearly three months during the hottest period of

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Schoolhouse to offer exciting range of programming throughout the summer

Another exciting season at the Quinte Educational Museum & Archives has begun! Our Victoria Schoolhouse adjacent to the Ameliasburgh Pioneer Village opened on the Victoria Day weekend to begin the summer season. We are open from 10am to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Monday. As QEMA launches the beginning of our summer season, we welcome back our project manager and head Schoolmistress, Gabriele Cole, who has an extensive program planned with exciting activities for our summer programs that allow students to experience a wide facet of pioneer life and thereby enhance

their schoolhouse visits. In month of June, QEMA will host several classes of students in partnership with Ameliasburgh Pioneer Village. At the schoolhouse, Cole will lead the students in realistic activities in a pioneer school complete with lessons, games, and music. In the fall of 2012, we purchased a portable. In the spring of 2013, we placed the portable on a cement block foundation close to the schoolhouse and painted the exterior in time for our opening on the long weekend in May. In the short term, the space will be used for our museum artifacts and museum displays currently stored at our Archives on

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QEMA is gearing up to become a day destination spot. With the beautiful Roblin Lake a quiet change from the Sandbanks, and a park replete with baseball diamond, tennis courts, and barbecues for picnics, Ameliasburgh already makes a great day trip. Now, QEMA is able to offer some amazing new programming based on research with visitors from our previous season. This year, QEMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victoria Schoolhouse plans to add some crazy adventures to the stories shared by kids when they return to school in the fall. For the first time ever, QEMA is excited to be able to offer summer day camps and drop-in classes to the

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Our summer day camps, offered every Friday in July and August, have something for every interest. Children will learn new skills, try new types of crafts and learn about life in Pioneer times, leaving with a new appreciation for all the technology in their life. Some of the highlights include gardening and bug hunting, where kids will learn to plant seedlings, harvest already planted vegetables and learn about eating well while assisting the headmistress in making soup for the schoolhouse. The day will end with a trip to Roblin Lake to scour for icky bugs and identify them with Insect Manuals from the 1900s. In Zombie Invasion, campers will learn about those tools available to Pioneers and plot a strategy to defend the neighbouring Pioneer Village at Ameliasburgh Historical Village from zombies. Campers can also

During our previous season, one of our most popular activities for boys and girls of all ages was our embroidery samplers. The schoolhouse could be packed with visiting children, but you would never know because they were engrossed in stitching letters on embroidery hoops. Now, every Thursday and Saturday from June through to the end of the summer break, parents are invited to drop off their children for a half or full day of embroidery lessons. For a small fee, our headmistress will teach beginner and/or intermediate classes to children 5 and over. By the end of the day, students will have a decorated hoop that they can take home to continue working on or hang on their wall. Patterns include pirates, monsters and unicorns.

EMBROIDERY CLUB FOR ADULTS

Any adults interested in sharing their embroidery skills or those who want to learn, are welcome to email gabriele.cole@gmail.com, as our project manager plans to create a club that meets at the schoolhouse to learn and share their embroidery knowledge. We are also always looking for volunteers who wish to

share their skills with children during camps and classes. To learn more, please visit our web site at www.qema1978.com or email us at info@qema1978.com.

FUNDRAISING NEWS

Exciting fundraising events for QEMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 season have begun, incorporating new ventures, namely dessert bridge afternoons at the Picton Town Hall. Be sure to attend the first one on Tuesday, June 18. Future dates will be posted soon. Music nights at Wellington Town Hall started on May 15 with a barnburner, featuring Peter Rea and his Rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Variety Show. It was a fabulous night of great tunes from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s with Elvis, Ed Sullivan and George Burns in attendance. Many thanks to Rea and his friends for donating their time and talent to assist QEMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summertime projects. We know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy the next country musical event on June 19 with John Wayne and Friends. Two â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treats, Treasures and Craftsâ&#x20AC;? shows have already been held at the Bloomfield Town Hall with a variety of vendors displaying and selling their unique items. June 22 will present a â&#x20AC;&#x153;packedâ&#x20AC;? hall of visiting vendors and their one-of-a-kind creations. Be sure to drop in and take in a great lunch for $7 too!

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July 20 and Aug. 24 are the future dates for our last two shows. Call Kathy Reed at 613-393-3115 if you would like to rent a table to sell your antiques, books, CDs, or handcrafted originals et cetera. Yummy homemade butter tarts will be on sale too. Mark Friday, July 26 on your calendar for a great fundraising dance at Prince Edward Community Centre. The Reasons for Libraries and Museums will be a rockin’ night for lovers of ‘50s and ‘60s rock’n roll music! Tickets will be available soon at Wellington and Picton libraries. Come out and show your support for culture in our county. QEMA’s famous Victorian Gala will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Highline Hall in the Wellington and District Community Centre and will feature a grand buffet prepared by Wheelhouse Catering, silent auction, a live auction with Manson and Lori Slik and dancing to “The Reasons”. Get your party of friends together and come out for a pre-Christmas party of great fun, food, camaraderie and dancing! Tick-

generous donations to help with our commitments. To show our appreciation our members are invited to a Victorian Tea in the Victoria School house on Back to School Day, Sept. 3. This allows our members to get acquainted and reminisce as we take a trip Down Memory Lane. If you would like to become a member, send your name, address, telephone number, and email address along with your ten dollar membership fee (cheque payable to QEMA) to Louise Sallans, (Membership Chair) 400 Island Road, RR1, Picton, ON K0K 2T0. Charitable donations are issued for donations in excess of the membership fee.

ets will be $50 per person. See you at Canada Day in front of the library where you can buy a ticket on $1,000 for just a loonie. Last year’s winner was Gayle Osborne of Picton. We certainly appreciate your support in all our fundraising endeavours.

MEMBERSHIP

It is through members and friends that the Quinte Educational Museum is able to continue its mission of " sustaining and developing a dynamic legacy" relating to the history of education in Ontario using materials and knowledge collected mainly in Prince Edward County and surrounding areas. In 2012, QEMA had a total of 99 members. Although the majority of members' addresses include Belleville, Picton and Ameliasburgh, other areas of the county represented are Wellington, Consecon, Carrying Place, Milford and Cherry Valley. Outside of this area we have members in Napanee, Campbellford, Toronto , Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York, Markham, Richmond Hill, Guelph, Brampton, Bobcaygeon,

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Ingersoll, Aurora, London and as far away as Parksville, B.C. For 2013 we are pleased to announce we already have of 89 members. Most

have renewed their memberships from last year but we have several new members as well. Hillier, Stirling, Kingston, Port Perry, Welland and Staten Island,

New York have been added to our address list. Many of these members have not only paid the ten dollar ($10) membership fee but have also included

The Tapestry of Early education – A History of Education in North and South Marysburgh and Athol 1800-1966 is in the early draft stages of publication. If you have any pictures or first-hand accounts not already submitted, we invite you to contact Dan Rainey at 613-966-6767 or by email at raineyreach.net for consideration.

PUBLIC MEETING: AGE-IN-PLACE MASTER PLAN Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 5:00pm—7:00 pm H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, 603 Highway 49, Picton, Ontario

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County Coalition for Safe and Appropriate Green Energy wishes to thank everyone involved for making our recent Artists for the County Art Auction at Karlo Estates Winery a huge success. We raised over $10,000 to continue the fight against the installation of industrial wind turbines in the County! We wish to thank the following artists for their contributions of artwork to the event: Greg Barteluk Liz Gare Bonnie McIntosh Conrad Beaubien Carolyn Goldie Sandee McMullan Helga Boelen Sandra Goldie Peter Mennacher Hedy Campbell Dan Hughes Bruce Milan Jeanne Campbell Anne Ireland Carol Pattrick Frank Carraciolo Doug Johnson Judy Plomer Barbara Carr Robert Johnson Caspar Radden Pamela Carter Stewart Jones Paul Ross Veronica Cluett Judy Kent Kirei Samuel Terry Culbert Tanya Kirouac Marjorie Seguin Philip Dandurand Dayna Law Martin Soldat Graham Davies Sherry Martin Jan Swenson Marianne Gallagher Claudia McCabe Kelly Taylor and Robin Wall

We also wish to thank the following individuals and businesses who also contributed: Robert Cluett Jim McPherson Karlo Estates Winery Anne Dumbrille Suzanne Pasternak The Print Practice Don & Marilyn Farrington AV Frame and Photo Wayne Myatt Auction Services

PRINCE EDWARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 178TH ANNUAL

Picton Fair 2013 Picton Fair Grounds, Prince Edward County

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Saturday 1pm in Front of Grand Stand

If you are new to the County, we welcome you and look forward to having your talent displayed at our 178th Fair.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

High-quality prints released to mark 50-year anniversary of Bluenose II Picton gallery hosts unveiling of O.K. Schenk artwork AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

A Picton gallery will be central to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of Canada's most recognizable marine symbols, the Bluenose II, this year. Last Thursday, the Naval Marine Archive Canadian Collection received the first giclee print created from a 1967 O.K. Schenk watercolour painting of the famous schooner from Donald Kirkup, the Cobourg real estate magnate who commissioned it for Canada's

centennial. "It's not a moneymaking project, this is just for a love of the Bluenose. I've been (to Nova Scotia) six time and been on there every time," said Kirkup. "I paid $1,700 for the original and they tell me it's worth several thousand now. The first print, I did as a centennial portrait and I sold those for $10. They tell me they're now worth over $100." According to Paul Adamthwaite, the chairman of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists, who

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runs the Naval Marine Archive on its behalf, many of the prints Kirkup and Schenk made from the original artwork in 1967 are not around for the Bluenose II's anniversary today. He noted that at the time, many artists didn't have the finances to produce lasting images. "If you had tens of thousands of dollars, you could get very nice lithographs done on very nice paper," Adamthwaite said. "Schenk was an artist and he didn't have tens of thousands of dollars. They were done on medium quality paper and over the years that has unfortunately gone bad. It's an unfortunate thing when artists are limited by budget." According to Adamthwaite, leading up to his death in 2002 Schenk was a well-respected member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists and was actually one of its first members who did not permanently reside on the west coast. The enthusiastic sailor painted many scenes from sea and many shops, including his 1984 Canada Post stamp for the Tall Ships Rendezvous in Quebec — but Kirkup's 1967 piece was his only Bluenose. At the unveiling, Kirkup brought the original painting to place it side-by-side with the first of the giclee prints, with Adamthwaite

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Marine Artists chairman Paul Adamthwaite, left, and Donald Kirkup, owner of this O.K. Schenk original painting of the Bluenose II show it off beside the first giclee print Kirkup’s company Anniversary Celebrations made to celebrate the schooner’s 50th anniversary . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

receiving the first 10 of a run of 100 to sell. He asked Adamthwaite to write a letter of authenticity in place of Schenk and in seeing the two pieces side-by-side, the latter was happy to oblige. "The print has come out remarkably well," said Adamthwaite. "It's very nicely done and the choice of paper is good as well." He indicated the giclee technique is a cutting-edge printmaking method, which involves a computer file that takes up the better part of a gigabyte and $40,000 jet printer that uses eight separate colours, making an almost-photographic duplicate. The custom framed prints will be available at the collection's home, The Victory, the former Picton

post office with prices variable depending on framing options. During Thursday's event, several of the guests shared their personal connections to the Bluenose, a ship Adamthwaite said Canadians continue to embrace. "There is still huge interest in the Bluenose, even if they know nothing about the history of the fishing industry," he said. "The Bluenose is just something whether it is the name or the legend. You could say very close to the truth and everyone thinks you're close to the legend. She never lost money for the fishermen and she never lost an individual race that mattered." Adamthwaite told the

story of the Bluenose, one of the fastest schooners in Nova Scotia for getting fish back to port in its time, which entered and won 11 competitions for the International Fisherman's Trophy races against American interests. He talked about how it survived the Second World War, mostly staying in harbour, only to be bought up to take part in Caribbean trade and ultimately wrecked off the coast of Cuba in 1946. The Oland Brewery built the replica Bluenose II in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia using the original plans with a few added seafaring features. It was sold to the Government of Nova Scotia in 1971, where it continued to be used for sailing promotions and training. In recent years, Nova Scotia has put $13 million into upgrades to help prepare the vessel for 50 more years service. Given the schooner's popularity, Adamthwaite also spoke bullishly about what the prints might do for business, which he admits has been sluggish in recent years. "These are the sort of venture that start the art market moving again," he said. For those with less disposable income, Adamthwaite also has a limited supply of 100 posters of the Schenk piece, which Kirkup said he would allow him to sell for $5 or $10. Visitors to The Victory this summer can also view some of the other Bluenose art and artifacts the collection has, including one piece signed by famous captain Angus Walters, and some of the scale sketches L.B. Jenson published of the schooner. Some of Schenk's last works are also available for purchase at the gallery.

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New...New...Newly reovated and ready for you to move in. Trouble free living close to Picton with a large yard and lush gardens. Enjoy a good book on the front porch or a beverage on the back deck. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home even boasts a garage! Priced right and ready for you! $169,900 Mls 2134211 Call MarK garDiner, sales rep office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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rural BuilDing lots Choose from one of 2 country building lots for the construction of your new home. Each lot has a new drilled well recently installed. $49,900 Mls 2134195 Kevin gale, sales rep cell 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net

afforDaBle waterfront They`re not making any more fabulous waterfront so it`s a great investment. This smaller year-round home sits on 150 ft of the best waterfront around and it`s only 10 kilometers away from Picton. A new propane furnace (2013), metal roof, wrap-around verandah and 3 firplaces are just a few of its features. Great affordable vacation retreat and if desired build your dream home later.Offered at $279,000 Mls 2131730 lantHorn real estate ltD., BroKerage* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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On the route for all County Tours. Pub/restaurant, living quarters, great location. Close to wineries, marina, on County Rd 8. Licensed for 140 people, double patio, dining rm, pub area. Lg living area upstairs, possible bed & breakfast. Perfect for the entrepreneur who is open to ideas. Could be small convenience store, would be great for caterer. Mls® 2130928

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BlooMfielD Move right in – the work’s all done! Nicely landscaped & fenced lot with picturesque view. Tastefully reno’d inside & out, featuring hardwood floors, new kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, two spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, back deck, plus fully-finished lower level with walkout. Closing date is flexible! $249,000 Mls 2134242 CHristine & Colin HenDen, Broker & sales rep tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

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Classic Arts & Crafts style 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. Warmth and character plus numerous upgrades. Outstanding original woodwork and floors, stained glass windows, living room fireplace, large covered front porch and a circular drive. This one won't last! $328,000 Mls 2134169

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prettY on paul street Designed for convenience, economy and easy maintanence. $269,000 2124579 Call pat Benson-Moore, sales rep 613-476-2100 or lantHorn real estate ltD., BroKerage* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

BuilD Your DreaM HoMe Located just outside of the hamlet of Hillier, this 1.47 acre building lot is perfect for your new home. Within minutes to Trenton, Wellington and North Beach Provincial Park, this is an ideal rural home site with a drilled well with good flow rate. $44,900 Mls 2132268 Call MarY jane Mills, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com

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1.3 ac waterfront lot, quiet road surrounded by prestigious executive homes. On Bay of Quinte, deep water for mooring a boat, gateway to Lake Ontario west through the Murray Canal or east to Kingston and the Islands. Dug well and septic. Boat house at water`s edge in need of repair. $350,000 Mls 2133451 Call lori sliK, sales rep 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com

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Well maintained newer bungalow in great neighborhood. Many recent updates including hardwood floors - 2nd bath - basement drywalled. California shutters. 6 new appliance. Drywalled garage. A must see! C/A, & nicely landscaped. Gas fireplace. $349,000 Mls 2132770 HerB pliwisCHKies, sales rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

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A stunning blend of old and new! 4000 sq. ft.+/- 19th century 5 bedroom log home with 2 board and batten additions situated on 7.7 acres and 590 feet of waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. Waterside guest house, garden gazebo, 3 car garage with finished loft, additional 2 car garage. Exceptional Prince Edward County estate! $1,195,000 Mls 2133806

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First time offered for sale. Just 2 minutes to Belleville. A quaint 3 bedroom with new bathroom. Brick exterior on a private one acre lot with water view. This beauty is price right. Bonuses include mature maples, fruit trees, and a garage with separate storage and loft! Furnace is 10 years old, oil tank 2 years, HWT is owned 2 years old, 60 amp fuses. MLS 2133431

Save $$ on gas!! You can walk to all Picton amenities from this cute family home which sits on a very large in-town lot. Main floor offers an eat-in kitchen, living room, family room or den and a cozy 3 season front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. 3 good sized bdrms with a bonus room that could be a large walk-in closet off the master and a large 4 pc bath on the 2nd floor. $171,800 MLS 2133792

Ron Norton* Affordable 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home just minutes from downtown picton. Kitchen and dining room are open and airy with plenty of cupboard and counterspace. Hardwood & ceramic flooring throughout the home. $179,000 MLS 2130113

Veronica Norton* Great starter or retirement home in Picton within walking distance of downtown. 3 bdrms and 1 bath all on one level. Full unfinished basement with the potential of a 4th bdrm and good sized recroom. New furnace installed. $185,000 MLS 2131003

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Waterfront Lot. 2+ acre lot with amazing views of Prince Edward Bay. With 350 feet of elevated shoreline you are sure to enjoy many sunny afternoons at this property when you build your dream home. Hydro is available and this lot is located in an area of lovely homes. $199,000 MLS 2133462

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3 bedroom hi-ranch with attached 1 1/2 car garage on a beautiful corner lot, which is fenced in. Bright eat-in kitchen, with living room and dining room, tastefully decorated. Partially finished basement, with a 4 piece bath. The gas furnace, shingles, air conditioner and on demand hot water system are all new within the last 2-5 years. $229,000 MLS 2133808

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WELLINGTON – If privacy is a must for you, then come & view this lovely home. Very spacious rooms, beautifully finished & maintained, featuring separate living & dining rooms. Asking $275,000 MLS 2131142

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The largest model of Rosemary Court Condominium development. 1600 sq.ft. plus full basement. Allow 6 weeks for finishing. Choose your own materials and colour scheme. Photos of interior are samples only. Double car garage 5 Free appliances and 2 years condo fees included in the purchase price on all remaining inventory! $279,900 MLS 2131582

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WATERFRONT HOME 2 bedroom log home, nestled on a nicely treed lot on the Bay of Quinte. Open living concept with walkouts to large deck & 3 season sunroom. $329,000 MLS 2130830

1800'S FARMHOUSE Featured in the Settler's Dream, this 2 storey brick farmhouse has tons of original character. Sits on close to 30 acres of farm land with barn & drive shed. $379,000 MLS 2132452

Tammy Beaumont* This brick century home has all of the bells and whistles. Soaring ceilings, spacious rooms, sprawling sun filled deck, acreage ensuring privacy with a water view. This home personifies charm and presence all rolled into one. Please call to view. $459,000 MLS 2133194

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 STUNNING FAMILY HOME. Designed for family living with over 3,000 sf of beautifully- finished living space plus a full, high, partly-finished basement. Built with best-quality materials & ‘bells & whistles” on 3 acres just outside of Picton town limits. $475,000 MLS 2126819

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CUTE!! Compact two-bedroom home, nicely reno’d. Features west-facing covered porch overlooking fenced back yard & detached garage. Affordable @ $149,900 MLS 2132529

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

BLOOMFIELD – situated on a large, park-like lot backing onto the Millenium Trail, this charming home offers lots of living space. Tastefully upgraded & decorated. Priced to sell @ $179,900 MLS 2132930

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

PICTON BUNGALOW. Ideal for first time buyers! Tastefully reno’d with 2 bedrooms & bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room & sunroom plus finished lower with walk-out. $199,900 MLS 2130730

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

NEED SPACE FOR TOYS OR WORKSHOP? Then look at this! Featuring 2 garages & a workshop/storage bldg. As well as a tastefully up-dated, 3-bed. home, finished on 2 levels, on 2.5 acres of land. $269,500 MLS 2132039

Kevin Gale*

NEW LISTING

PICTON BAY CONDO 2 bedroom, 2 storey waterfront condo, overlooking Picton Bay. The condo is in excellent condition and includes boat slip. $309,900

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

Very large and spacious with forest and farmland on either side located on a quiet country road. House features 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with a huge country kitchen and a full unfinished basement. $399,000 MLS 2133348

Ron Norton*

304 Main Street, WELLINGTON,ON 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.888.217.0166

Competely renovated stone home with 2 foot thick walls, on a serene lot & quiet County road, three bedrooms, two baths, open concept kitchen, large dining area & family room with exposed beams, private study with fireplace. All of todays convenience with the humble strength & stabiity of years past. $500,000 MLS 2134083

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 BLOOMFIELD. Charming single storey home situated on a large lot on the way to Sandbanks. Features 10 ft. ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 4-pce bath, large eat-in kitchen, back deck & covered front verandah. Priced to sell! $167,500 MLS 2131897

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** 4 Bedrooms! Renovated 4 bedroom home has full baths on both levels. Generous living room, main floor laundry, kitchen/dining combo, & two bedrooms on main floor. Two outbuildings on 2.5 acres allow you to seize the opportunity for a home-based business. $184,900 MLS 2131760

Ron Norton*

Wellington charmer on fenced lot with in ground pool, large eat in kitchen & dining room with family rooms to entertain. Master bdrm with south view of yard/pool and Lake Ontario. $213,900 MLS 2133108

Veronica Norton* A great 4 yr. new quality Hickory built home in Wellington. Large eat in kitchen with centre island and sliding doors to south facing deck. 3 bdrm, 2 bath and just steps to tennis court, ball fields & Wellingtons Community Centre. $275,000 MLS 2130091

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

Jane St., Picton. Circa 1890. Features lots of updates yet retains its original character. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 main floor rooms & laundry, fenced yard overlooking park-like property & 2 car garage. $329,000 MLS 2131347

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

Waterfront Home.Waterfront home in the quaint community of Milford, only 15 minutes from town amenities. Set on 2+ acres, offers mature trees, landscaping and 120ft of shoreline . Four bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, lower level walkout, entertainment room, built-in cabinetry, sprinkler system, and more. www.112scottsmillroad.com $439,000 MLS 2133510

Herb Pliwischkies*

PINERIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE II We are ready to accept your reservations on Phase II, 46 lot development. Photo is taken from elevation on 2nd phase. Several builders to choose from. Builders terms available. Reserve your water view lot before they are gone. Call Herb for more details.

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COLIN HENDEN Sales Rep.

613.922.2251

Cell: colinhenden@remax.net

Colleen Green & Marc Ouellette Sales Reps. @ Re/Max Quinte Ltd, Brokerage

613-476-5900 or 1-855-330-5900

RE/MAX AGENTS FROM PICTON AND WELLINGTON RAISED $800 FOR HOSPICE AT THEIR JUNE 13 COFFEE PARTY!!

$149,000 3 Season Prinyers Cove Cottage With a Water View MLS# 2133275

Broker

613.967.9305

Cell: henden@sympatico.ca

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

$299,000 South Bay Waterfront With Farmhouse MLS# 2132171

$349,000 Waterfront Lake Ontario with Century Farmhouse MLS# 2133161

CHRISTINE HENDEN

$449,500 Waterfront Commercial & Residential Wellington MLS# 2132179

CONSECON LAKE Half-acre lot with level shore, year round home, two levels beautifully finished, great fishing all year! 15 mins. from Trenton. $339,000 MLS 2132527

CONSECON LAKE 4-season cottage – small, easilymanaged lot, full basement, new septic & roof shingles in 2012, boathouse, single-car garage. $249,900 MLS 2133441

WELLINGTON Access to West Lake & Lake Ontario, all brick bungalow with finished basement, former B&B, 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. $359,000 MLS 2132035

PICTON BAY – GLENORA All brick bungalow, 4 bedrooms & 2 baths with finished basement, terraced property with terrific view, easy access to Kingston, 10 mins. to Picton. $499,000 MLS 2131702

HAY BAY Almost 7 acres with 870 ft. of level shore, sheltered lagoon with docks, offers rented, yearround cottage, great family compound! $399,000 MLS 2133380

LONG REACH – BAY OF QUINTE Privacy galore, 5 acres of woods with 300 ft. of shore & road frontage, build your new home here or use for recreational purposes & investment. $235,000 MLS 2131166

Go to www.colinhenden.com for more photos & details of these properties

HOUSE OPEN

Mother & Son Team

OWN YOUR DREAM HOME FOR AS LOW AS... 10814 LOYALIST PARKWAY Across The Ferry 1-3 SUN JUNE 23

BUILD EQUITY HERE!

Quaint little home on a lovely treed lot just minutes from Picton. Perfect for first time buyers, weekend getaway or investment, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has rental income from an Xplornet tower on the property to offset the mortgage, plus free internet. Cheaper than rent! Start building equity today!

MLS 2133847 $139,900

$662.5th2 per mon

PICTON LIVING AT ITS FINEST

$949,000 Waterview of Smith Bay Cliff Side Beauty MLS# 2131020

MLS 2133886 $229,000

$1072.31 per month

Let our experience & energy work for you! Quinte Ltd., Brokerage 1 Lake Street, Picton, ON

Mary Jane Mills Broker

Q u in t e L t d ., B rok e ra g e 1 L a k e S t re e t , P i c t o n , O N

MLS 2133366 $279,000

2 $1301on.4 th per m

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.921.0028 mills2@sympatico.ca

For more photos, go to www.maryjanemills.com

COUNTRY FAMILY HOME

m Lovely 2 bedroom home on a gorgeous treed lot, perfect for a couple or weekend retreat. Large master bedroom with rustic look refinished floors, brand new 3 piece en-suite and walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom next to the newly renovated main bath. Large stone fireplace in the living room is the focal point. Large eat in kitchen and sunroom on the main floor. In-ground pool, 2 detached outbuildings and attached 1 car garage. Many renovations completed. Just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks.

BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS & POOL

MLS 2133231 $315,000

$1469.34 per month

Spacious 3 bedroom sidesplit, gorgeous with extensive renovations: new kitchen with patio doors to deck, gleaming hardwood floors and fireplace, renovated bath. New office/den on the lower level. Lovely one acre lot on a quiet country road in Sophiasburgh. Huge two car detached garage, 220 amp for a welder, and additional toy shed. New roof 2011, soffits 2012, eavestrough and new oil furnace 2013! Economical heat with a woodstove. Close to Hwy 49 and 401 access.

MLS 2133844 $259,900

2 $1212.3 th per mon

GREAT LOCATION FOR COMMUNTERS $1562.17 per month

Fabulous 4 bedroom family home in a great Picton neighbourhood. Hardwood floors on the main level in the over-sized living room and dining room, gorgeous newer kitchen with ceramic tile floor and backsplash and patio doors to the back deck. Main floor full bath with Jacuzzi tub. 2nd floor full bath, 4 spacious bedrooms. including a large master with a dream walk-in closet! Lower level has a walk-out to backyard. extensive renovations including everything from flooring, kitchen, bath, electrical, insulation, siding, roof, etc. extensive renovations.

613.476.5900

Gorgeous custom built home just under 2 years old, shows to perfection! Natural light abundant throughout, vaulted tongue & groove ceiling, totally open concept main floor living. Gorgeous maple kitchen cupboards, dining area and great room, beautiful hardwood floors. Large master bedroom, walk-in closet, gorgeous master ensuite bath and garden doors to private deck. attached 2 car garage with custom doors. Lovely 1.3 acre lot.

GORGEOUS CUSTOM HOME

Beautiful custombuilt 2 year old family home, 2 acre lot, conveniently located on Salem Road. Well maintained home, lovely front entrance landing & staircase to 2nd floor, abundance of natural light. Gorgeous kitchen, island with wine fridge, door to deck. Main level landing in the mudroom connecting to the 1.5 car garage. 2nd floor nicely sized master bedroom, double closets, gorgeous ensuite, soaker tub and glassed-in tile shower. Lower level spacious recroom with propane fireplace.

MLS 2131698 $334,900

UNIQUE & MODERN COUNTRY FAMILY HOME

Gorgeous, 1.5 year old award winning custom-built home is the perfect home! Professionally designed and decorated, this home shows to perfection upon entering the oversized tiled foyer, leading to the stunning dining room/living room with dramatic vaulted ceiling and live sawn, whitewashed, 6` wide, white oak floors, gorgeous stone fireplace, patio doors to the 2-tiered deck and open concept staircase, leading to the 2nd floor. Practical and stunning kitchen with custom cabinetry and combination of concrete and granite counters. Main floor large master, generoussized his and hers closets, ensuite bath with separate tile shower and freestanding bath to relax in. Second floor 3 bedrooms, full 4 piece bath, large open-concept landing. Lower level features large windows and high ceilings, and two bedrooms. $2262.32

MLS 2130639 $485,000

per month

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FRENCH COUNTRY DESIGN

WATERFRONT ESTATE Beautiful Prince Edward ounty custom built home. Very private and gorgeous landscaping. Coach house. Over 5000 sq ft of living space. $1,350,000 MLS 2131235

Immaculate 4 bedroom home with a large loft over the garage. Beautiful sunroom with a hottub overlooks the landscaped yard. $929,900 MLS 2133437

Randy Kerr, Broker office: 613 966 9400 cell: 613 969 5677 www.randykerr.ca

EXIT REALTY GROUP

Sutton Group

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage 98 Main Street, Picton, ON Phone 613-476-7800

OPEN HOUSE

SUN JUNE 23RD, 2013, 1-3 12109C LOYALIST PKWY (Glenora Rd.) Across from McFarland Park

Lovely family home with 2 full levels of finished space for the extended family to spread out. Visit today with Arnold. MLS 2132021

ARNOLD FAITH

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

SHARON ARMITAGE

Broker of Record

43 ONTARIO ST. PICTON

Open concept living/ kitchen/ dining room with lovely hardwood floors, gas fireplace and a stunning kitchen reno! MLS 2132874

CONNIE GALLAGHER

Preparing for an Open House If you are thinking about selling your home this spring, preparing for an open house is likely on your to-do list. Open houses are an excellent way to showcase your home and when done right, can really ignite interest and help you achieve your end goal of a speedy sale. According to Phil Dorner, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association an open house can be an incredible sales tool but homeowners need to be sure that they put their best foot forward. “Often, you only get one chance to make an impression on potential buyers so make sure that your home is in tip top shape for the open house. I can’t count the number of times that I’ve had serious buyers go through an open house and be turned off by messes, clutter and signs of disrepair,” says Dorner. Once a buyer makes up their mind that a property isn’t for them, it is nearly impossible to turn them around so guarantee that buyers get the best first impression of your home by following these simple steps: • Make sure your home is spotless. • Keep clutter to a minimum and put away personal belongings like family photos, etc. • Make sure that you don’t just throw excess belongings into closets – get organized first, otherwise buyers will think your home is lacking in storage. • Ensure home inspection reports, appraisals and docu-

uinte Isle®

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

ments describing major repairs & warranties are easily accessible. • Make sure that vehicles are removed from the driveway and that there is room alongside your property for parking. • Talk to your Realtor about signs and additional marketing opportunities for your open house. “If there is one thing for homeowners to keep in mind when it comes to preparing for an open house, it’s that the devil is in the details.” “Not only are potential buyers picky but they are likely visiting a number of other houses on the same day so the time that they can spend in your home is limited. To make sure that you make the best impression possible, do a walk-through of your home with your Realtor and listen to what they have to say about the areas that need attention – fresh eyes can help pick out things that you may be so used to seeing that you don’t even really see them, so to speak.” “A well-executed open house should get potential buyers back in and that means offers on the table,” says Dorner. For more information on preparing for an open house, visit www.howrealtorshelp.ca

399-2134

Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage

287 Main St. Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0 • Fax 399-2140 sharon@quinteisle.com www.quinteisle.com

GEORGE REID Broker

NATURE LOVERS LOOKING FOR PRIVACY 8+ acres, view of Bay of Quinte. Elevated bung, lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, patio doors to side deck. Receptive foyer leads to double garage and lg deck, pool & hot tub. Full finished basement, family rm, fireplace. Lg workshop. Perfect home for growing family. This home has it all! MLS® 2133430

SET IN THE TREES Consecon St, Wellington. Brick bungalow, lg lot. Lots of room for avid gardner. 3 bedrooms, lg country kitchen, recently updated. Bright living room, built in wall unit. Maple flooring throughout. Main level 5 pc bath. Lower level 3 pc bath, family rm, hobby rm, large utility room. Many upgrades, nothing left to do. Call for more details. Asking $279,900 MLS® 2132603

A COUNTY TREASURE 1875 era heritage home, quiet country road. Property featured in Settlers Dream, approx 22 ac of land with creeks going through property on both sides of road. Lots of character & history. Features 3 bedrms, formal living rm with woodburning fireplace, formal dining room, boasts historical Maddy Young murals on walls. Country kitchen totally upgraded and propane fireplace. Ornate front porch. Large barn with heated workshop. Call for more details. MLS 2132699

GLENORA RD Close to Picton, municipal water, nicely treed lot, view of Picton Bay. Perfect location for your new home. 100 ft wide by 200 ft deep, mature trees at back of property. MLS® 2133769

CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR 1453 County Rd 14. Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres of land, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot and entrance is in. Ready to build your new home on. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

MAIN ST., WELLINGTON Immaculate and renovated. 1885 era brick 2 storey home, all the charm of the past and a view of Lake Ontario. Lg principal rooms, polygonal turret to enhance its charm. Full country kitchen, sunroom with fireplace, 2 full baths, 4 bedrms, perfect for B&B, lg fenced lot for parking 3 cars, pine closets. Asking $339,000 MLS® 2133023

PICTON BUNGALOW ~ GREAT PRICE Cute bungalow, small lot, cheaper then rent. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Small lot, maintenence free exterior, neat and tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace and tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $129,900 MLS® 2126793

SAT, JUNE 22 12:30-2:30PM - 8 MONROE COURT Wellington on the Lake. Close to Belleville, Trenton & 401. Adult community, lots of amenities, rec centre, pool, library, banquet hall. 2 bedrms, one with ensuite, 4 pc bath, formal dining rm, bright living rm, eat in kitchen, attached 1 car garage. Treed backyard, private deck. Walk to beach & parks. New shingles 2013. Fees applicable. $114,900 MLS® 2130808

SAT, JUNE 22 12:30-2:30PM - 48 CONSECON ST, WELLINGTON Yesteryear charm. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 storey alum/sided home, lg treed lot, lots of original features. Lg country kitchen, oak cupboards, separate dining rm, bright living rm, main floor 3 pc bath & bedroom. Glassed in front porch, pine floors, fireplace. 2nd floor 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath. Detached 2 car garage, great place for business or artist. Call to view you won’t be disappointed.

$199,000 WILL BUY YOU... Bay of Quinte waterfront at the Telegraph Narrows. Hint Lane off County Rd 15, easy access from Hwy 401 & 49. Lg lot, drilled well, hydro, zoned residential use. Landscaping done, extensive decking at shore. Perfect retreat while waiting to build your dream home. MLS® 2120805

SUNSET VIEWS OF ADOLPHUS REACH The lot is cleared and ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLS® 2133082

LAKEBREEZE COURT Executive stone/br home, lg lot, village of Wellington. Open concept family rm/ kitchen, eating area. Formal living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedroom, lg ensuite, walkin closet. Main floor laundry, door to double garage. 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath on 2nd level. Full unspoiled basement. Hardwood throughout home, air conditioning, gas furnace, walk to all amenities. Call to view. MLS 2131558

N OPESE HOU

SHARON ARMITAGE, OWNER/BROKER OF RECORD 613-399-2134

NEWE PRIC

*Member of the Quinte and District Real Estate Board Inc.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013 f RE/23

THE PICTON GAZETTE

DISCOVER THE ROYAL LEPAGE ADVANTAGE 104 MAIN ST, PICTON 613•476•2700 OR TOLL FREE 877•476•0096 WWW.DISCOVERROYALLEPAGE.COM

Brian Andrews Broker

Iris Andrews Broker

Geoff Church Broker

Angela Collinge

Sales Representative

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative

Sandra Foreman

Sales Representative

Colleen Galway

Sales Representative

Mark Gardiner

Sales Representative

Ernie MacMillan

Sales Representative

John O’Leary

Sales Representative

Diane Woods

Sales Representative

LOT 10 - LOYALIST PARKWAY $350,000 MLS® 2130560 THECOUNTYLIFESTYLE.CA

ON THE MILLPOND $625,000 MLS® 2131670 PICTONHOMES.COM

WATERFRONT BUNGALOW $399,000 MLS® 2132927 613-827-8477

1687 COUNTY RD 8 $179,900 MLS® 2130631 THECOUNTYCONNECTION.CA

BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT IN YOUR DREAMS? $688,000 MLS® 2131917 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

MAIN STREET CONDO $232,500 MLS® 2124767 PICTONHOMES.COM

200FT OF SHORELINE $599,000 MLS® 2127120 613-920-2700

WATERFRONT ESTATE $2,500,000 MLS® 2131652 PRINCEEDWARDCOUNTYREALESTATE.COM

5.59 ACRES! C1811

ONCE IN A LIFETIME! $649,000 MLS® 2133915 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

BLOOMFIELD BUILDING LOT $80,000 MLS® 2132492 CGALWAY@ROYALLEPAGE.CA

WATERFRONT ELEGANT TOWNHOME LIVING $549,000 MLS® 2106310 THECOUNTYLIFESTYLE.CA

GLENORA ROAD $649,000 MLS® 2131565 PICTONHOMES.COM

1329 COUNTY ROAD 7 $415,000 MLS® 2133464 THECOUNTYCONNECTION.CA

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY $395,000 MLS® 2127586 PICTONHOMES.COM

LAKE ONTARIO VIEW! LOCATION! BETWEEN WAUPOOS & CRESSY! $399,000 MLS® 2132988 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

610 610FT FT OF OF SSHORELINE HORELINE $399,000 MLS® 2125616 613-920-2700

D L O S OPEN HOUSE INI-NGROUND -GROUND PPOOL OOL $289,000 MLS® 2130544 MYCOUNTYHOME.COM

SUN, JUNE 23 1-3PM

153 CTY. RD. 27 - MOBILE HOME $89,900 MLS® 2132195 DISCOVERROYALLEPAGE.COM

280 MAIN STREET EAST 302 $232,500 MLS® 2124767 THECOUNTYLIFESTYLE.CA

EAST LAKE ROAD $384,900 MLS® 2130286 PICTONHOMES.COM

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

DISCOVER THE ROYAL LEPAGE ADVANTAGE 104 MAIN ST, PICTON 613•476•2700 OR TOLL FREE 877•476•0096 WWW.DISCOVERROYALLEPAGE.COM

Brian Andrews Broker

Iris Andrews Broker

Geoff Church Broker

Angela Collinge

Sales Representative

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative

Sandra Foreman

Sales Representative

3 LEVELS FINISHED!

Colleen Galway

Sales Representative

Mark Gardiner

Sales Representative

Ernie MacMillan

Sales Representative

John O’Leary

Sales Representative

Diane Woods

Sales Representative

PRIVATE WATERFRONT ON ADOLPHUS REACH $415,000 MLS® 2133464 PICTONHOMES.COM

10 WELLINGTON STREET $295,000 MLS® 2131880 CGALWAY@ROYALLEPAGE.CA

657 HIGHWAY 49 $219,900 MLS® 2133942 613-920-2700

68 ACRES $428,900 MLS® 2133899 PRINCEEDWARDCOUNTYREALESTATE.COM

MAKE ME AN OFFER $299,000 MLS® 2130274 PICTONHOMES.COM

LT 11 - LOYALIST PARKWAY $350,000 MLS® 2130557 THECOUNTYLIFESTYLE.CA

DESIGNER HOME $439,000 MLS® 2133459 PICTONHOMES.COM

285 COUNTY ROAD 8 $429,900 MLS® 2132254 THECOUNTYCONNECTION.CA

WATERFRONT

3.8 ACRES

2.1 ACRES $289,500 MLS® 2133158 CGALWAY@ROYALLEPAGE.CA

GREAT VALUE $129,900 MLS® 2114360 PICTONHOMES.COM

HAZY LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER! $249,000 MLS® X2659469 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

272 272FT FT OF OF SSHORELINE HORELINE $475,000 MLS® 2127089 613-920-2700

GENTLEMAN'S COUNTRY ESTATE $885,000 MLS® 2111720 PICTONHOMES.COM

1615 COUNTY ROAD 10 $189,900 MLS® 2132552 THECOUNTYCONNECTION.CA

WATERVIEW $99,900 MLS® 2123045 PRINCEEDWARDCOUNTYREALESTATE.COM

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $250,000 MLS® 2133915 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

COME HOME TO THE LAKE! $469,000 MLS® 2131477 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

HANDY? PICTON INVESTMENT PROPERTY $129,900 MLS® 2133639 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

RAVINE SETTING THE “BELLE” OF BELLEVILLE! $469,000 MLS® 2133875 ANDREWSPROPERTIES.CA

142 GILEAD ROAD $269,900 MLS® 2130503 THECOUNTYCONNECTION.CA

OPEN HOUSE

SAT, JUNE 22 1-3PM

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Charming home, quiet side road, modern upgrades, conveniently located between Belleville & Picton. Over 3 acres, 1 storey raised dwelling complete with finished walkout basement to private patio area. Approx 2,000sq ft living space. You'll love this adorable gem! $231,900 MLS 2132880 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Affordable home, much larger than it looks, in a great Picton neighbourhood. This 3+ bedroom home has potential for an in-law suite. Ideal for the first time home owner or family. Large master with 2 pce ensuite. Spacious 1 ½ sized lot. Walking distance to downtown. $248,500 MLS 2131254 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Prinyer`s Cove double wooded building lot. A rare find to build your dream home on this protected cove with deep water mooring and a marina across the water. Wineries, Cider Co., cheese factory & restaurants close by. $285,000 MLS 2134032 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. No exit private lane offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with a great room. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundry room, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat or great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS 2131490 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Expansive County home, incomparable views of Adolphus Reach. Big spaces, newer kitchen, family room, 3 main floor bedrooms, huge lower level with office, recreation room, 4th bedroom. Detached garage, above ground pool, expansive deck. 2 separately deeded lots form 2-acre property.

Breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and Amherst Island, nearly 89 acres encompasses `Lost Lake` within it`s natural setting. Elevated escarpments, south facing slopes, limestone, mixture of softwood bush, hardwood including hickory / oak / pine, open fields, and natural wetlands. $299,000 MLS 2130527 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Beautifully-maintained Picton Victorian home, lots of space. Terrific intown location. 3 bedrooms on second level, 4th bedroom on main floor with 2-piece ensuite. Large family room, full bath, opens to deck and south garden. Bright sunroom. Main floor laundry. Many recent upgrades.

On Westlake Road near Sandbanks-Sand Dunes. Round-stone finished duplex. Two 3 bedroom units, separate entrances, open concept. Mature trees, manicured gardens. Lower level access to attached garage, 2nd level `loft style` great room, walkout to rear terrace, pool and grounds. $360,000 MLS 2133711 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME! Wanted: couples in search of a lowmaintenance lifestyle, singles who need space for guests and hobbies or families looking for a private lower level retreat for teenagers. Wonderful, impeccable house minutes from Picton. $369,000 MLS 2131688 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Opportunity on edge of Picton! 4+ acres, completely upgraded farmhouse, newer kitchen, huge reception rooms, main floor master, large bath, laundry all on main floor, 3 bedrooms and office upstairs. 40’X60’ Quonset hut, 2-storey block building, great potential for home based business.

Build your dream home on this spectacular 8.5 acre escarpment-like property minutes from Picton. 1,374 ft Long Reach waterfront. Rustic cabin at water’s edge, hydro and propane. Surveyed building envelope offers incomparable south and east views. On a clear day, you really can see forever!

Ideally-located Picton gem, meticulous condition. Beautiful master suite plus 2 more bedrooms. Chef’s kitchen opens to main floor family room which opens to compact garden. Separate den (or 3rd bedroom), 2 full baths, handy mudroom. Impeccably decorated. Upgraded throughout. $279,000 MLS 2131430 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.lauriegruer.com

NE W

Beautiful 5.2 ac building lot, Waupoos Wine Country. Rolling terrain, mature trees, well in place. Area of significant properties. $88,200 MLS 2131827 3.7 ac, South Shore of Lake Consecon. Rolling lot to 200 ft of waterfront. Well in place. Lovely water views. Minutes to 401. $160,000 MLS 2133552 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Perfect, polished gem for one or two! Charming spaces, fully-fenced oversized garden, terrific carriage house – all on a quiet short in-town street! Walk to everything! Updated kitchen, attached porch. Generous reception rooms! Charming pergola entrance. Hurry for this one! $299,000 MLS 2134030 $299,000 MLS 2131641 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com www.samsimone.com

FISH LAKE ROAD 5 Bedroom 2 bath renovated century home with in- 3 Bedroom Waterfront retreat. New garage with insulated bunkie. Close law suite on 2.7 acres, perennial gardens, fruit trees, gazebo and plenty to Lake on the Mountain, vineyards, restaurants and marinas. of privacy + 5.4 acre commercial property with steel outbuilding. Close Spectacular sunsets and private Muskoka feeling at the water. to Picton & the 401. MLS 2134222 & 2134226 must be sold together $328,000 MLS 2132240 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* $325,000 MLS 2132496 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $325,000 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.monicaklingenberg.com www.homeinthecounty.com website

Big, bright family house, downtown Picton, seeks new owners. 4 full bedroom suites, 2 sun porches, lovely reception rooms. Main floor master walks out to large deck, beautiful gardens. Great potential for home office or studio in 4th bedroom, separate staircase. 4.5 baths! New gas furnace 2012! $379,000 MLS 2132966 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.lauriegruer.com

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Stately triple brick Century home, fabulous original baseboards, built ins, doors and trim. Grand home, upgraded with care and attention to maintain its period integrity. Refinished pine floors, large country kitchen. New roof, natural gas heat, steps to downtown Bloomfield, 10 mins. to Sandbanks. $378,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Victorian Panache in Prince Edward County. Stunning architecturally influenced CIRCA 1850 Victorian farmhouse in Cherry Valley. 3,600 sq. ft. brick home designed with entertaining and family in mind, overlooking 100's of acres of natural countryside, 5 minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. $379,000 MLS 2132242 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $385,000 MLS 2133154 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $399,900 MLS 2133347 Lori Slik* www.monicaklingenberg.com www.samsimone.com www.asenseofplace.ca

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Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Pres. & CEO Broker

Duane Russell Broker

Glenora Estates Drive, beautiful views over Prince Edward Bay! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept dining-living family room, den, walk out screened porch . Lower family-recreational room, bathroom, wet-bar facilities and large walkout. Access to water at the foot of your driveway! $400,000 MLS 2134147 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

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Don’t be deceived by the Gothic Revival curb appeal… rural retreat offers modern living with respect for history. Large principal rooms, eat in kitchen and sitting area, 2 large studio spaces, master with ensuite, southern exposure. 13 ac green space. Close to North Beach Provincial Park. $426,000 MLS 2132536 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer* www.robandkate.com

Waterfront bungalow, 7 acres, overlooking the Mill Pond. Built in 1964. Over 600ft waterfront, new drilled well, new metal roof, large barn, severance potential. 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, open concept, double sided fireplace. Large lower level. Close to Milford/Picton, Sandbanks Beach. $435,000 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Picture perfect setting: Farm fields along Warings Creek only minutes to Sandbanks and Picton. This Century farmhouse in West Lake has a new kitchen, a great family room and a screened-in porch. Great well. 21 acres, large 1840s barn which is fully insulated, with plumbing, heating and hydro. $448,000 MLS 2132612 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.

Executive country estate! Beautifully updated, minutes from Picton. Stonewalled gardens, terraces, sprawling grounds. Exquisite master suite, separate guest areas, stunning family room. Separate guest house/ artist’s studio, radiant floors, monk’s staircase, private flagstone terrace, complete privacy!

Meticulous waterfront home in highly sought after community. Spacious one level living, large deck, guest suite, games/ family room in walk-out lower level. Ideal for boating, swimming with retractable dock. Stunning views of Sand Dunes. Updated mechanicals, double garage, exquisite gardens.

On 2.4 ac escarpment, architecturally pleasing, completely renovated house blurs the lines between interior and exterior. Use of energy efficient and natural materials throughout, modern design reveals a commitment to sustainability. Open concept main floor. 2 cedar decks 3 bedrooms. $499,000 MLS 2133378 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $529,000 MLS 2132615 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $539,000 MLS 2133947 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.lauriegruer.com www.samsimone.com www.robandkate.com

Calling all sailors! Spectacular waterfront home on Prinyers Cove. Beautiful light-filled spaces. Dramatic loft master suite, four additional bedrooms. Sunroom, screened porch. Full lower level with walk-outs, huge family room, storage. Ideal cottage or full-time home. Bring your boat!

5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home on West Lake, minutes to the popular Sandbanks Provincial Park. Large dock, retaining wall, boat house. Impeccable interior, impressive formal foyer with 12 ft ceiling. Lower level in law- suite with private entrance. $599,000 MLS 2132112 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Perfect Bay of Quinte retreat with outstanding features and great panache! 2 storey main house, family room, multiple decks, balconies, minstrels’ gallery! Guest house/studio on the water! private pool, gazebo, and cantilevered deck. Minutes from the 401! $649,000 MLS 2134237

Perfect “lifestyle” opportunity in downtown Picton: 3-bedroom Guildcrest home, turnkey variety store in high-traffic location. Faces LCBO and sits on route to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Comprehensive business offers Ontario Lottery, groceries, ice, dry-cleaning transfer, excellent storage.

Perfect family retreat! Handsome updated 1877 farmhouse, 126 ac between Picton and Waupoos. Beautifully renovated and decorated, full of natural light! 3 bedrooms plus separate master area with views over farmland. Magazine-quality kitchen, 3 full baths. Separately deeded in 2 parcels.

Grand Victorian overlooking Picton Bay. Period character, charm. Sprawling lawns, wrap-around verandahs, the perfect summer house. In winter, curl up by one of the 3 fireplaces, or in the cozy family room. Double parlours, large family kitchen, 4 baths, 5 bedrooms. Pool, too!

It’s easy being Green! Perfect study in maximizing efficiency while minimizing maintenance costs. 10 acres on the Bay of Quinte! Beautiful spaces, unique details, open layout, upper deck with panoramic views. Minutes from 401. Don’t miss this responsibly designed strikingly beautiful home.

Grand dame of Main Street!—impeccably restored, featured on “House and Garden” tours! Spectacular reception rooms, pine floors, high ceilings. French doors, etched glass. Gourmet kitchen! Beautiful master suite, separate guest spaces. Carriage house for entertaining or a studio.

$689,000 MLS 2133167 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*

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$559,000 MLS 2134071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$679,000 MLS 2132140 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Executive Home, panoramic waterviews. Bright & spacious, walkouts to cedar deck. Custom kitchen, Diamastone countertops, stainless steel appliances, wall of windows. Private suite, 2 spacious bedrooms. 2nd master bedroom and walkout on lower lever. Private waterfront. $695,000 MLS 2132009 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $695,000 MLS 2132740 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $699,000 MLS 2130425 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.samsimone.com www.samsimone.com www.homeinthecounty.com

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Stunning custom gem on the shore of Lake Ontario. Extremely private setting at end of a four season road. Radiant in-floor heating, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, several walk outs. Wraparound verandah, pergola. Optional main floor master plus 3 more bedrooms and an office.

Fabulous south facing waterfront, sandy shore, 5 ac overlooking Waupoos Island. 1830’s Butternut Cottage fieldstone home, architecturally-designed great room, floor to ceiling windows, walkouts to wrap around deck. Spacious Master. Original tall baseboards, centre hall plan, deep recessed windows. $719,000 MLS 2132704 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $729,000 MLS 2130347 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.monicaklingenberg.com www.homeinthecounty.com

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

High over Picton Bay on a cul-de-sac, this home offers wonderful space, A County landmark on 65 acres! Handsome farmhouse of brick and stone all modern conveniences, remarkable views. Huge addition: great room, and big red barn all behind a picket fence! Amazing stone-walled Great studio, master suite. Chef’s kitchen plus office and 2 guest bedrooms. Room, 3 bedrooms and your own tennis court. Minutes to Cherry Valley or Pointe Petre. Impeccable condition – just move in! $789,000 Huge garage, radiant floor heating and a staircase to the cove below. Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $789,000 MLS 2133501 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* www.samsimone.com www.lauriegruer.com

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Pres. & CEO Broker

Duane Russell Broker

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

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The Inspectors Corner

DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONING

Wayne Fulton is a local home inspector and can be reached at 613-354-9547

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Ductless air conditioners and heat pumps are gaining in popularity as a means of providing cooling for a home that does not have a central heating system installed with conventional ductwork. These systems function much the same as any other air conditioning or heat pump, except that they do not require ductwork to distribute air throughout the house. Ductless systems consist of an outside unit containing the usual air conditioner or heat pump components and a relatively small indoor fan-coil unit that can be located on any nearby wall. The usual heat pump or air conditioner

refrigerant tubing connects the two elements. These systems are ideal for smaller homes, remote rooms in large houses or for houses that have an open floor plan. This gives you the ability to “zone” or control cooling to different parts of your home by using additional indoor air handling units. The two primary components of a ductless system are: an outdoor condensing unit, and one or more indoor air handling units. The use of multiple air handlers connected to a single condenser gives the system its alternate name — mini-split. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, and condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units with a filter, located at each air handler. The main advantages of mini-split systems include: • Compact size • Flexible positioning • Ease of installation • Remote controls

Most systems allow up to three air handling units (containing the evaporator coil) to be connected to a single outdoor condensing unit, depending on how much cooling is required for each zone. Duct vibration noises and duct dirt/mould accumulations are also eliminated with a ductless system. The primary disadvantage of ductless systems is their cost. Such systems cost about 30% more than conventional central systems, exclusive of ductwork, and may cost twice as much as window units of similar capacity. The appearance of the indoor unit is an issue for some people. Most air handlers have sleek modern designs, but they still are a component that would not typically be seen in the living area of a house with a conventional central system. However, they do not take up the window space that a window-mounted unit requires. More information can be obtained from any of our local heating and cooling contractors. As those hot muggy days of summer are approaching this could be an option for consideration.

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Wonderful log house, 8 ac, private master retreat, sunken living room, striking stone fireplace. Spring-fed pond with sand beach! 2 additional cabins for rental income. Large commercially zoned building for your dreams to happen: Yoga centre? Art school? Plant nursery? You decide!

Completely inspiring! Waterfront executive home, dramatic spaces, wall of glass overlooking Adolphus Reach. 17 ft indoor hydropool and sauna. Great Room, sybaritic master suite. Separate guest areas, library, office. Graded walkways, decks, charming seating areas from which to enjoy the views!

Commercial property in the heart of Wellington! Established waterfront restaurant, huge potential. Approved plans for 5 guests rooms on 2nd level or build your home over the store. Additional building on site provides revenue. On Loyalist Parkway, beside marina, close to Community Centre.

Custom stone 3bdrm, 4bath home. Private setting on just under 5 ac, 525 ft stunning waterfront. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with gas range, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water and great room with large stone fireplace. $895,000 MLS 2133543 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $895,000 MLS 2130920 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.lauriegruer.com www.homeinthecounty.com

Elegant waterfront home, 2.26 ac, panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte. Heated inground pool, boardwalk to water’s edge. Open concept home, gourmet kitchen, great room, fireplace, dining room, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, professional landscaping, minutes from Trenton and Belleville. $999,900 MLS 2132025 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Contemporary Custom built waterfront home, 35x15 boat slip with lift. Waterviews from every room, spectacular sunsets. Hardwood & ceramic floors. 3 fireplaces. Vaulted ceilings, formal dining plus great recreation room, hot tub and sauna. Stunning quality home, will impress the most discriminating buyer. $1,150,000 MLS 2132559 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Much-admired stone house on the Bay of Quinte, exceptional design, incomparable finishes. Architect-designed, professionally decorated, exquisite attention to detail. Sybaritic main floor master suite, home gym, in-house media room. One of Prince Edward County’s most beautiful homes! $1,595,000 MLS 2132010 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* www.lauriegruer.com

Sprawling floor plan, extensive recreational facilities, breathtaking outdoor-waterfront spaces, Magnificent estate on the Prince Edward County peninsula! Vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, grande foyer, sunken great room, scotch tasting room, billiards lounge, wine cellar, butler`s kitchen. $2,750,000 MLS 2133918 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer* www.robandkate.com

$875,000 MLS 2131989 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$895,000 MLS 2131687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$895,000 MLS 2132060 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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On the Picton bluff towering over the harbour, the stateliest home in town, CIRCA 1859, widely recognized for its grandeur, grey rubblestone finish and majestic rooftop lantern. 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, 12 ft. ceilings, gracious living spaces, hdwd floors, 2 fireplaces. $799,900 MLS 2133401 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

• Zone cooling • No energy loss on distribution The compact size and low profile of the indoor air handlers offers flexibility of placement. With its non-obtrusive casing only extending out about 6-8 inches from the wall or ceiling surface there are numerous placement options in most rooms. They can be suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall. While ceiling or high wall placement is preferred, floor-mount units are also available. Remote control features make it easier to control the system, especially when air handlers are positioned high on walls or suspended from ceilings. A remote can be used for selection of all system functions such as the temperature setpoint, switch to fan-only operation, redirecting the vanes on louvers, setting on/off timers, and adjusting energy-saver settings. Most units have automatic louver mechanisms that oscillate the air vanes for balanced airflow.

Beautifully restored County landmark, wonderful views of Lake Ontario, Waupoos Island. Carriage house, extra sleeping cabin. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Wonderful “Great Room”, fireplace, library, private office. Exquisite principal rooms, high ceilings. Incomparable tin ceilings, French doors, pine floors.

Unforgettable stone executive on 3+ acres of Lake Ontario shoreline. Impeccable landscaping with gazebo and multiple terraces. 4 bedrooms, main floor master, plus 2 great rooms, chef’s kitchen and triple garage. Minutes to Wellington or the 401! Ideal family retreat! $1,195,000 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

Spectacular 6.8 acres with over 500 ft. of stunning waterfront in Waupoos. This custom built home has a full walkout with decks overlooking the water. Stone fireplaces. Double garage and workshop. Includes a 1.8 acre severed lot and potential for another. Dock included. $1,200,000 MLS 2131828 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

Liz Jones

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Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

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Catherine Deluce Pres. & CEO Broker

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Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

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5 acre country lot in beautiful Prince Edward County.To be built. Located in area of other new homes. Customer may customize plans with builder. 12-16 week delivery. $324,900 MLS 2131360 181 ACRE FARM $4 49 ,00 0

1500 sq.ft. 3 bedroom post & beam home, 72 x 128 free stahl barn, other barns & drive sheds/workshop, 3 silos with augers. Currently 80+ tillable, 80 bush, and 20-25 pasture or reclaimable soil. $485,000 MLS 2133442

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1 year new custom built 3 bedroom raised bungalow on quiet country lot sitting on the edge of Bloomfield. Beautifully finished features including hickory flooring & custom kitchen & staircase by William Design, coffered ceiling in living room. Close to Pinecrest Elementary School & short drive to Picton. Covered deck with expansive views, finished basement, ensuite & lots of storage throughout. 2400 sq.ft. of living space!

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Additional Great Place awards given to Prince Edward County residents Colleen Galway, Aiden Dubyk cited by public board along with Koutroulides for efforts to help in community JAson PArks

Staff writer

Three Prince Edward County residents were among the 61 honourees at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board Great Place Awards at the Education Centre in Belleville Monday evening. Along with PECI educator Greer Koutroulides'(whose efforts spearheading and organizing support for cancer-stricken student Sarah Reddick and her family were detailed in last week's edition of the Gazette), a volunteer music teacher and a student were honoured at ceremonies held earlier this week. Colleen Galway is a volunteer at Pinecrest Memorial School and assists in music class in partnership

with the teacher, to improve student’s music skills. “Being an accomplished flutist herself, Colleen coaches students as individuals, duets, trios and quartets, to perform at the challenging Rotary Music Festival. Colleen’s patient approach has resulted in students winning Rotary awards,” director of education Rob McGall said of Galway's efforts. After working with Galway, Pinecrest students display an advanced level of musicianship and technique, have more confidence and they become peer coaches to other students. They also learn discipline by having to practice regularly. “Colleen builds a rapport with students, encouraging them to push them-

selves to do their best, in an environment where it is safe to make mistakes. In the nomination, students wrote 'Mrs. Galway is a very respectful, generous and very patient person. She has opened a wide variety of music genres to us, from centuries ago to today. She has become more than a volunteer to us, she has become a friend.',” said McGall. Fellow Great Place award winner and Picton resident Aiden Dubyk is a student in the Harry J. Clarke Grade 7 destinations program. Both sections of the Belleville elementary school class won the Great Place award. According to the nomination, both sections of the class have been outgoing and supportive of each

other, creating synergy amongst each of their various strengths and abilities. Recently they decided to help the local community by volunteering at the Quinte Humane Society, collecting gently-used toys to donate to Family Space, cleaned up the school gardens, and visited seniors to brighten their day.

“They made choices to be contributing citizens, doing so as one strong and committed team,” McGall said. The Great Place Awards are the highest form of recognition within the public school board and nominations are accepted for students, employees, parents/guardians, volunteers

and community partners. A committee of trustees and board senior staff pore over the nominations and gauge which nominees have best demonstrated the Board's 'Growing with Character' attributes that include Caring, cooperation, honesty, humour, integrity, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness.

AwArd winners School board chair Dwayne Inch and Director of Education Rob McGall flank Great Place award winner Colleen Galway.. (Inset) Picton’s Aiden Dubyk was also a Great Place award winner. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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The Ag & Rural Update is an electronic bulletin that is produced weekly by staff at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food, (OMAF), Brighton Resource Centre is distributed free to subscribers. Not all of the information used in this farm calendar is supplied by the electronic bulletin.

June 21 - 10am - 3pm, Orleans Market, Centrum Plaza, Orleans. June 22 - 9:30am - 3pm, Westboro Farmers' Market, Byron Park (at Golden Avenue and Richmond Road), Ottawa. June 23 - 8am - 3pm, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Brewer Park, Ottawa. June 28 - 10am - 3pm, Orleans Market, Centrum Plaza, Orleans. June 29 - 9:30am - 3pm, Westboro Farmers' Market, Byron Park (at Golden Avenue and Richmond Road), Ottawa. June 30 - 8am - 3pm, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Brewer Park, Ottawa. July 6 - Tweed Fair, 27 Louisa Street, Tweed, (beside Community Centre) July 7 - 8am - 3pm, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Brewer Park, Ottawa. July 9 - Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, Centreton Community Centre, call Eileen Argyris,

Secretary - Northumberland Federation of Agriculture at 905-885-1456 or email: argyris@sympatico.ca July 11-14 - Odessa Fair, Cty. Rd. 6 South of Hwy 2, Odessa. Contact Margaret Henshaw, 613-386-3453, henshaw@sympatico.ca : www.odessafair.ca July 11 - 7:30-10pm, Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com July 19-21 - Almonte Fair (North Lanark) 195 Water Street, Almonte. Contact Brenda Cochran, 613-2976531 /613-256-1819 fair Email: secretary@almontefair.com - www.almontefair.com July 19-21 - Landsdowne Fair, 1186 Prince Street, Lansdowne. Contact Jesse Hedderson, 613-659-2124 Email: lasinfo@1000island.net Web site: www.lansdownefair.com

GRAIN PRICES

FOB Trenton as quoted by TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, June 19, 2013

New Milford Bistro owner Michael Lavelle serves wine to (left) Buffy Carruthers Carolyn Whiteley at the Hospice Prince Edward Coffee Party hosted at the Milford home of Brenda Currie (not pictured) Friday afternoon. The series of parties and luncheons designed to raise funds and awareness for Hospice Prince Edward eclipsed last years amount of $22,000 with donations still being accounted for. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Fair board asks County to close canteen

After receiving a request from the Picton Fair board the municipality will be exploring the closure of its canteen operations for the three-day duration of the fair. Picton Fair board vice president Larry Lounsberry made the request at last Thursday's committee-ofthe-whole meeting. Lounsberry said many of the fairs vendors — who pay for their participation — have questioned the need for the canteen. The fair takes place Sept. 6-8. “We already have food concessions at the fair and they pay to be here,” Lounsberry said. “They've brought this to our attention that the canteen is taking part of the profits. Reliable vendors are sometimes hard to find and we would like to keep ours happy.” Councillor Dianne O'Brien made a motion to have staff come back with a report detailing the cost of closing down the canteen for those three days and a recommendation. Chief administrative officer Merlin Dewing said staff are already looking into the municipality's canteen and bar operation and said the report would likely be done in tandem with it. -Chad Ibbotson, Staff

CORN $248.00/t NEW CROP CORN $186.00/t NEW CROP WHEAT $210.00/t SOYBEANS $559.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS $457.00/t

PICTON FARM SUPPLY

J. H. Anderson Elevators & Farm Supplies Inc.

SALT SALE ~ BLUE BLOCKS REG $7.10 ~ 5 OR MORE $6.75 SYSTEM SAVER WATER SOFTENER

Buy & Sell Top Prices

REG $6.50 ~ 5 OR MORE $6.20

476-6597 RR 2 Picton

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The Big Green Machinery Dealer!

896 Bell Blvd. West Belleville, Ontario (613) 962-5021 www.deerhaven.ca

Parts Sales & Service

McKeown Motor Sales

SPRING BROOK, ONT.

JOHN DEERE

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Terra Tremor safety work shoe sizes 7-13 reg $129.99

Kodiak Strike Quadair safety work shoe sizes 7-14 reg $129.99

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59.99

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Dodge Jeep CHRYSLER

Century 21

Sales Representatives

Kevin, Tamara, Jason, Sandy Young

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thefamilyteam@gmail.com Full Service Family Team www.thecountyamilyteam.com

JOEL WALKER - ELECTRIC -

Residential and Farm Wiring Farm Generator Sales and Service R.R. 3, Picton 476-4700

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ROOFING

WOOD REPAIR

B&T

The

MAYNE MAN

Cowan Roofing

Handyman & Woodturning Service

Specializing in Century Home Verandah Posts Antique Chair Repairs Restoration or New!

Discounts for Seniors & Vets themayneman@hotmail.com

613-920-6422

PAINTING

Boyce’s PAINTING & ODD JOBS

NOW OFFERING DISPOSAL SERVICES

General Construction Renovations Additions Concrete Siding

Terry Cowan 613-476-2525

PLUMBING / HEATING / CONSTRUCTION

Full Disposal Call

Jason

613-393-5656 OR

CELL

613-827-0487

APPLIANCE REPAIR

COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE • Refrigerators • Freezers • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers

56 MAIN ST. PICTON PHONE: 613-476-2446 FAX: 613-476-5272

Everything for the home ...from The Castle HANDYMAN

CONTRACTOR

HANDYMAN

Hennessy

More than a

• window & door installation • kitchen & bathroom renovation • flooring & tiling • decks • fences • stairs • painting • framing • drywall

Call Pascal

613.438.1750 pascal-renovations@hotmail.ca

Home Finishing & Contracting FULLY INSURED

NO MORE STAINING! • PATIO DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALS • CUSTOM FIREPLACE FINISHING • NEW BATHROOM & KITCHEN • ALL INTERIOR JOBS ARE MY SPECIALTY

Bruce Hennessy

613-399-3793 613-827-3793 Cell

bruceh@sympatico.ca

PROPANE SUPPLIER

• Ranges (No Mileage Charge)

DAVE HOEKSTRA • All Work Guaranteed

476-5388

After hours call 399-2504

Roofing Materials, Remodeling Debris & Garbage Multiple Bin Sizes

1-877-544-3335 613-544-3335

24 Hour Emergency Service

Unit #1 - 1525 John Counter Blvd. Kingston

WELL DRILLING

Prince Edward Well Drilling • Well Cleaning • Flow Tests • Licensed & Certified by the Ministry of the Environment

— Box 3, Picton, Ontario K0K 2P0 —

476-2653

CERTIFIED MEMBER OF READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

WINTER HEAT

Crushed Gravel - Screenings - Septic Stone - Sand Fill Screened Masonry, Concrete & Filter Media Sand Portland, Masonry Type “N” & “S” Cement • Cement Blocks & Brick Poured Walls & Floor Finishing Available Excavator - Backhoe - Dozer Rentals • Septic System Installations

Goheen Construction Co.

Propane for Farm, Home & Industry, Automotive, Conversions, Parts, Service

Michael Goheen

EXCAVATING

THE PROPANE PEOPLE SINCE 1937 • High Efficiency Furnaces • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Clothes Dryer • Water Heaters • BBQ’s, Cookstoves

Harold Gerow

Highway #2 Just East of Brighton

Tel. (613) 475-2414

Up to 4,000 sq ft space available • Workshop • Contractor’s Shop • Storage Radiant Floor Heating Electricity - High Ceilings Security

Owner/Operator

Snow Plowing • Excavators • Dozers Skidsteer / Bobcat Float Service • Dump Trailer

C: 613.920.3178 R: 613.476.1187 F: 613.476.6101 E: mike@goheenconstruction.com RENOVATIONS

HUBBS CONSTRUCTION From Drywall to Complete Reno

Over 25 Years Experience

Call Jamie 613-503-0185

31 Cold Storage Rd.

613-476-1266

RENOVATING

HEATING & COOLING

INSTALLATION

McCann Heating & Cooling SERVING: Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural • Bulk Markets • Small cylinder exchange program

CHERRY VALLEY

Gerow Propane Ltd.

HOME UPGRADES

gerry.v001@gmail.com

READY MIX CONCRETE

PROPANE

PICTON PUBLIC STOR-ALL

613-476-2274

C.B. FENNELL LTD.

~ SERVICES OF A.C.I. TECHNICIAN AVAILABLE ~ “Providing quality products & service since 1947”

SPACE FOR RENT

Kitchen, Bath, Flooring, Patio, Decks, Fencing, Painting, Decorating & Staging.

CONCRETE

613-476-9962

Locally owned & operated

HOME UPGRADES

SALES & SERVICE

PROPANE

DISPOSAL

Owner/Operator Jerry McCann

Insured & Licensed Tel 613-354-5512 Cell 613-572-5071

4003 County Rd. 9 Napanee, Ontario K7R 3K8

PLUMBING

HEATING

Sid the Plumber licensed 25 years #09285

Affordable rates Seniors discounts repair & installations Prompt * Quality Service

Sid Wells Plumbing 613-476-1172 sidtheplumber@gmail.com

• Wood, Gas, Pellet, Electric • Stoves, Fireplaces & Accessories • Sales, Service, Installations • Free Estimates • Chimney Sweeps

County’s Largest Fireplace Showroom

124 Main St., Picton

613.476.9259

Olde Tyme Builders KEN THURSTON • • • • • • •

Hardwood Floors Custom Tiling Drywall Interior Painting Additions New Homes Custom Building

FROM START TO FINISH ~ WE ARRANGE IT ALL

613-476-7377 TERRY SHORTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES Ltd.

ELECTRICAL

Residential • Agricultural Industrial • Commercial Specializing in Industrial Control Maintenance Design and Installation 26 years in business TERRY SHORTT President Trenton, ON K8V 5W6 613-391-7069

MASONRY CONTRACTOR • Natural Stone • Brick • Block • New Construction, Restoration, Renovation • High Efficiency Masonry Heaters & Wood Burning Bake Ovens

Creative Solutions, Built to Endure, Green Approach

Call Lawrence 613-476-4187

La Montagne Masonry Contractor PAINTING

PAINT GUY Robert Cole

613.399.2896

New & Renovated Home Painting PAINTING

Wayne Cronk Painting Wayne Cronk Painting

Brush & Roller • Airless Spraying Barns & Commercial Building Interior & Exterior Houses Roof Replacement & Repair Bucket Truck Service General Maintenance Sandblasting • Parking Lot Striping Prompt Service • Free Estimates

613-476-5863 20 Years Serving Prince Edward County

OLDE TYME HEATING

• WOOD • GAS • PELLET STOVES • LINERS • CHIMNEY SYSTEMS • ZERO CLEARANCE FIREPLACES • PELLET • HEARTH PRODUCTS & much more Quality Sales, Service & Installation • Regency • BIS • Dura-Vent 177 LAKE ST. PICTON 476-8100

www.quintehomeimprovement.ca

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES AND INFORMATION CLASSIFIED ADS: $5.49 for 15 words or less. 12¢ each additional word. BIRTHS MEMORIAMS, CARDS OF THANKS: 15¢ each word, minimum $8.50 (50 words)

ARTICLES FOR SALE

11PC KITCHEN set maple top and green legs. Set consists of table, extra leaf, 8 chairs, buffet & hutch. Asking $850. Victorian sofa, excellent condition asking $450. If interested please call 613-399-2644. 14 INCH REEL lawnmower, like new, $50. 613-476-6406 1998 FORD F150 PU 4.2 V-6 power, cruise, tllt, air, good truck, $1500 as is 613-476-2240. 2"x6"x random lengths ash planks .75¢/ft 613-476-3907. ADULT TRICYCLE, 26" 2012 Schwimm Meridan, cherry red. Includes manuals, lock, large collapsible rear basket, gel seat cover, $300. Call 613-476-2330 for appointment to view. ARGOS 4 WHEEL scooter, red, good condition, 2 new batteries with charger. Allan Lot, 613-4765919 or 613-476-6965 AUTOMOTIVE KEYS & remotes with programming. By appointment. Prince Edward Locksmith 613-476-3382. BED CHESTERFIELD $25, chest of drawers $15, 2 TV cabinets $20 each, 7cu.ft freezer $100. 613393-3985 or 613-476-6228. BEDROOM, PINE: queen bed with mattress, unfinished 6 drawer dresser, night table, lazy boy recliner. All excellent condition $300. 613-393-2936. BLUE COLUMBIA raspberry sets 613-813-4907. BOAT TOPS, BOAT TOPS, BOAT TOPS. Repair & replace tops, windows, screens, covers, seats, Call Weldon 613-885-6871.

CEDAR SOURCE LUMBER CO. Specializing in Western

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm

613-393-9993 888-905-9993

E-BIKE, MERIDA 500 electric assit bicycle, 2 batteries, excellent condition, $350. Phone 613-3933965 MAYTAG WASHER, good condition, $175; 100 year old cast iron claw tub (antique). Phone 613921-7441 WOODSTOVE WOLF, T1200, rated, incl. screen, 5' double walled pipe, rear heat shield, $150.; Vintage doors, interior, pine, restored, various sizes, incl. original hardware, $40/door; Front entry door, steel, 26" panel cast, incl. separate side light, Schlage handle/lock set, $200; Home gym, Parabody steel universal weight machine, heavy duty but compact footprint, $150; Recumbent exercise bike $50. 613-476-1546

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.

Red Cedar & Fir

While Supplies Last 1x8 WRC tight knot bevel siding 60¢ / linear ft

SPECIAL

PAYS CASH$$$

For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.

1x10 S1S2E WRC boads 90¢ / linear ft 1x12 S1S2E WRC boards $1.00 / linear ft 1x8 WRC tight knot channel ideal for privacy fence, 6ft lengths $4.25 each 1x6, 6 ft fence board $3.50 each 1x4, 2x2, 2x3 Clear Western Red Cedar $1.5/board ft

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 ANTIQUES

Clear Fir, some beams Lots of clear WRC rough for craftsman 1x2 to 2x12 1x6 Fence Board #2 #3 mixed $2.70 each Open Tues-Sat, 10-5 or by appointment

6 Stanley Street Bloomfield

613-393-5757 Cell: 760-333-6275

Ask for Terry patsplaceantiques@gmail.com USED VINYL windows 100s sizes and configurations. White vinyl, thermal pane, double hung vert, fixed, singles, doubles and triples. With brick mould. Can be viewed at ABSOLUTECONTRACTORS.CA 1296 Hamilton Rd between Belleville and Trenton, Mon. to Fri. 7am-5pm.

CENTRALBOILER

OUTDOORFURNACES

THINGS ARE HEATING UP! 2013 SALE!

BUYING. Spring Cleaning? Emptying the basement, barn or attic? Give us a call. We buy signs, advertising, watches/clocks (working or not), oil, tobacco etc. tins, fountain pens, lighters, pipes, corkscrews, potery, crocks, glass, costume jewellery and many items you were going to throw out. Also buying gold & silver. Call 613-393-5886. PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE refinishing and restoration. Antiques bought and sold. Free pick-up and delivery. Butler Creek Antiques, Schoharie Rd. 613-476-1142.

FARM

1412 NH disc bine 5 year old, Agco wheel rake, old farm scales, arches & molding, tractor weighs and plastic hose. 613-476-7094. 2 CHAROLAIS BULLS for sale, one 14 months old, polled; one 9 months old, polled. 613-399-2896 Robert Cole. BALE WRAPPING, tubeline wrapper, round or square bales. Call Shawn Mack, 613-328-6087 REGISTERED PAINT mares for sale, Peppy-San Badger and Jessie James blood lines. Call 613-358-2476.

PETS

R0012102832

Save up to $1,300 on selected models Call for more information Your local DEALER

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS

ARTICLES FOR SALE

FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613

DOG SITTING in my home, personalized care for your dog while you're away. Large exercise yard. Call Karen 613-399-5682.

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

1976 MGBQ, 4 cycl., British Racing Green, $2500 613-476-9704. 2000 FORD Explorer, 168,000km, as is. Call 613-476-3014 at 6pm. 2010 BUICK Lucerne 43,200km, leather interior, fully loaded, call 613-476-4612. CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, we buy scrap metal, free pickup or you bring in. Dan 613-929-7572. We also sell auto parts and tires.

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR RV? Consignment Space Now Available in high traffic location in Bloomfield.

Reasonable Rates

613-393-3336 SEASONAL RENTALS

CARDINAL COTTAGE, perfect for nature lovers and families with small children. Parents will appreciate the lawn, play features and the easy, 10 minute walk to the biggest beach at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Dogs welcome. East Lake in front and the park woods behind. June 22-29 (Sat to Sat) $750/wk. June 29-July 6th (Sat to Sat) $850/wk. Partial weeks from $400-$500. Taxes included. Sandbanks Provincial Park pass included. Contact: Gordon Laurie. email: star7nth@kos.net Phone 613-476-5310 SANDBOX COTTAGE, in Prinyers Cove. 2 bedroom home, sleeps 5, pets welcome, two minutes to a dock, boat ramp and swimming. Great for sailing and kayaking. $800/wk in June only. Contact anna@thesandboxcottage.ca 416260-3417

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Retail Space FOR LEASE

26-311 MAIN Retail Space (former KA Media) Avail July 1 Front only, 872 sq ft, $900/month, plus util. Front & back, 1,500 sq ft, $1,100/month, plus util. Apply at our Office:

141 Main St, Picton

Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

FOR RENT

1 BEDRM apartment,44 Main St. Picton. completely redone,$800 plus hydro, includes heat, water, garbage & laundry. Please contact Jeff at jeffinpec@gmail.com 1 BEDROOM Chalet style brand new bungalow, with lots of pine and 11ft ceilings, 1,400sq.ft of open living area, walk to beach and boat docks, rent includes brand new appliances, water /sewer, heat/hydro, furnished or unfurnished, long or short term. Also available 400sq.ft. of commercial space with parking. 613-885-7890 1 BEDROOM apartment just off Main Street, available June 1st. Good size 1 bedroom with separate kitchen, living room, and bedroom. $700 monthly (including water) plus utilities. Additionals: $40/month for smoker and $40/month for pet. Email: pictonapartments@bell.net for inquiries and to setup a viewing appointment (preferred method of communication) or call 613-399-5822 1 BEDROOM, 2nd floor, quiet adult building, downtown, clean, modern, $650mo plus utilities, available July or August, 613-476-7980.

Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director

FOR RENT

PETS

QUINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits, also overnights & vacation stays. 613-476-6265.

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 4:00pm

HELP WANTED

NEED SPACE? From Boxes to Boats 1/2 Price Storage in Wellington Indoor/outdoor storage for boats and RV’s of all shapes and sizes. Monthly & Seasonal Rates

613.399.3393

2 BEDROOM top apartment of duplex. Fridge/stove, washer/dryer included. Just off County Rd 10, 5kms from Picton. Available July 2013. References required. $600 plus utilities. Call after 6pm 613476-2603 2 BEDROOM side by side duplex bungalow, private parking and yard, walking distance to Main Street, quiet seniors area, lawn and snow care provided. $690 plus. Available Sept 1; 2 bedroom, bath and 1/2 bungalow, freshly renovated, $765 plus utilities. Steven, 613-885-1307 (cell). COMMUTING TO Toronto? Comfortable, furnished room for rent in Riverdale, near Subway. Contact y.vanbuuren@sympatico.ca FULLY FURNISHED upper apartment of Victorian Home, short/long term rental, large, bright, 2 bedrm. apt, balcony, sunroom entrance, can sleep 6, $1200mo includes utilities, also available weekly 613399-2209.

Large studio to share, Loch Sloy, Picton $250/month inclusive. Available July to October. Contact: Don Maynard 613-547-2637 meldon@sympatico.ca

FURNISHED 1 bedroom apartment in our home in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County. Satellite and utilities included. Telephone extra. $650 monthly. 613-969-8196 SHORT TERM accomodations. Beautifully furnished 1 & 2 bedrm units, one block away from downtown Picton, view at thefenix.ca or call 613-391-1441.

WANTED TO RENT

2 BEDROOM bungalow in Picton wanted to rent by mature couple caring for Aunt. References available. Call Pattie, 613-645-2216, 613-885-2587.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

2 BEDROOM retirement or starter home, country, newly renovated, offered by owner for sale or for rent 613-399-2562.

WANTED

MINT AND used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob 613-967-2118.

CHILD CARE

HOME DAYCARE is available for July & August located 5 mins out of town on Cty Rd. 8 call Sharon 613476-2597. IN-HOME CHILDCARE fall 2013. Certified Elementary Teacher. Fresh, healthy food, spacious, clena play area, 3 child maximum. Located on West Lake Rd. Contact Jenn, 613-393-0147

To place your Classified Ad Call 613-476-3201

WANTED TO BUY WILL Buy Scrap Vehicles Metals and Appliances

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

A DINNER Party. Party Platters, hor d'oeuvres. Call Sheila Brushey. Catering. 613-393-5021. A SUMMER day is the time to clean eavestroughs,flowerbeds cleaned, gardens rototilled, get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul 613393-5021. AFFORDABLE MAINTENANCE: Interior/exterior painting, carpentry, decks. Bob, 613-476-4789

BAILEY’S

WORK FOR the best! Full/part time positions available. Work with special needs population. No experience required. Training provided. Legal background is helpful. Interested candidate should contact info@opirointernational.com

County Holiday Homes

a vacation rental & property management agency in PEC, is now accepting applications for summer housekeeping, $21.50/hour, 3 to 8 hours per weekend. For more details, visit www.countyholidayhomes.com /Home/Jobs or call 613-476-5993.

BUSINESS SERVICES

ROGER'S MOBILE WASH & DETAILING for all your washing needs, auto, boats, RVs, homes, decks, patios, heavy equpment and monument cleaning. Also store front and graffiti cleaning. Bug spraying available. Free estimates. Seniors discount. 613-962-8277 or cell 613-885-1908

RODGER ANDERSON

EXCAVATING

SAND & GRAVEL - TOP SOIL EQUIPMENT RENTAL HOURLY OR CONTRACT BULLDOZER - LOADER - TRUCK - HOE RAM

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

RECYCLABLES

Scrap Metal & Scrap Cars & Electronics - TV’s, Computers, etc. Appliances

FREE Pickup

613-476-1621

CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613242-0117 or Jenny 613-243-7204. EXPERIENCED HOUSE cleaning, part-time or full-time, references available. Call Donna, 613-471-1686 GRASS CUTTING SERVING Prince Edward County, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate, 1-855-399-1100 tollfree. Fully insured. We show up! INDOOR/OUTDOOR Masonry, small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backings, pointing, basement repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick and block work. Small decks and small deck repairs. Call George 613393-2144 or 343-263-0027.

HELP WANTED

BLACK RIVER Cheese requires a Packaging Labourer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the prompt and accurate assembly and fulfillment of customer orders and the position requires attention to detail and repetitive heavy lifting. Computer experience is an asset. The candidate will be required to follow all safe work policies and procedures and work to maintain a clean environment. Other duties will be assigned as necessary. Please email resume to Bob Marshall at bob@blackrivercheese.com or fax to 613-476-1760 by June 30, 2013. LEGAL SECRETARY for busy law firm in Picton. Please send resumes by email to: sherrie@hwlaw.ca

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

Stump Grinding Tree Trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully Insured 15 years Experience

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

SPECIAL NOTICES

Swarm of bees?

Call Honey Pie Hives & Herbals For free swarm removal

613 476 3216

honeypie@gmail.com

HERITAGE HALL

BUFFET DINNER SAUSAGE & ROAST CHICKEN Sunday, June 23rd Serving 4pm - 7pm $12.50 per person

613-476-2342 166 County Rd 6 *No Reservations

The Picton Gazette COMING EVENTS

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR R West Lake Church of Christ Ladies Aid R R R Welcomes all to our 4th Annual R R R Strawberry and Ham R R R Supper R R R Saturday, June 22, 2013 4:30 - 7:00 pm R R R Foster’s Sap House, County Road 18 R R (near Sandbanks Provincial Park) R R R Donation Only ALL Proceeds to Mission and Local Charities R RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR CREATIVE DRAMA WORKSHOP AT MOUNT TABOR COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE Creative Drama Workshope for ages 7 and up, August 6-Aug 23 from 9am to noon each week day. Cost $75 per person ($60 for second member of same family) Brochures with appliciation available at Books & Company in Picton and on website www.mummers.ca Deadline for submission July 20, 2013. Conatct Alan Hazell 613-476-8553 or ajhazell@kos.net JUST PAST THE PINES COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE June 27-30, 2013. Call Jennifer 613396-3308 or Pat 613-396-2132 or www.justpastthepines.com or email info@justpastthepines.com OBTAIN YOUR "Z" licence, MTO Approved Ontario Safety League, 12 hour "Z" Endorsement course, June 26th-27st. For registration information contact Frank, 613-5410407. Pro-tech Transportation & Industrial Safety Training Services.

Cruise Night

Cherry Valley United Church

Smorgasbord Dinner Saturday, July 6th 5 - 6:30pm Adults $15.00 Children $6.00

LOST & FOUND

• Lady’s prescription glasses • Bluetooth headpiece • Blue frame glasses • Small purse - owl design

To claim come to

August 1, 1980 – June 20, 2003

Info: 613-476-1621 Laverne

6:30 POTLUCK followed by “ASSORTED GAMES” ATHOL TOWN HALL

CHERRY VALLEY 1685 County Road #10

Dave and Katie along with big brother Colin are pleased to welcome the newest member of their family, Aiden Alexander Lunn. Aiden was born April 22nd at 10:33pm weighing 8lbs. 12oz. Proud grandparents, extended family and friends are excited that Aiden has finally arrived. Many thanks to Dr. Kovacs, Dr. Clarke, Dr. Rice and the wonderful nurses at BGH.

ALL WELCOME

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CAKE, ICE CREAM & LOCAL STRAWBERRIES!

5 to 7pm $7 per person Children Under 5 free

ATHOL TOWN HALL

CHERRY VALLEY 1685 County Road #10 Dontated cakes can be brought to the event – THANK YOU!

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Wed. July 3 from 4:30pm South Bay United Church 2029 County Road 13 Adults $15 10 and under $8 Take-out available too

MOSSEY- In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Melrose Mossey who passed away June 14, 2011. Everyday in some small way We miss you more than words can say In our hearts you will always stay Loved & remembered every day. Loved & sadly missed by Doug, Kim, Madison, Shylin, Gradein, Trindin. O'NEIL, Brian. In loving memory of our dear friend Brian O'Neil, who left us June 25th, 2007. Friends are friends if they are true, We lost our best friend when we lost you, And while he lies in peaceful sleep, His memory we shall always keep. Always loved and remembered by Allen and Lisa.

Randy Michael Piercey

Raindate June 27

Happy arrival of

STEPHANIE PHILISE STRICKLAND

born May 18, 2013 at K.G.H. Proud mother Debbie Guymer Strickland and big sister Janessa. Proud grandparents Janet & Wayne Fenemore of P.E.C., Tony & Suzanne Guymer of Newcastle. Great-grandmother Phyllis Fenemore of Picton, Uncle Phil, Aunt Julie, cousins Tyler & Denim, Uncle Steve, Aunt Anita, cousins Jocelyn & Michael, Uncle Stephen, Aunt Heather, cousins Matthew & Jenna. A special thank you to Aunt Heather & Jenna, you both were a big help.

CARD OF THANKS

I would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate my 90th birthday at the Waupoos Hall. Thanks for the flowers, cards, gifts and to Cressy UCW for the beautiful orchid they gave me. A special thanks to my family for all the planning and work for this very special afternoon. Deannie Harrison.

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The family of the late Mae Ferguson would like to thank everyone who visited the funeral home, made donations to charities or brought food to our home, we appreciate the wonderful care mother received while living at Hallowell House. Thank you to Rev. Steve Spicer for your words of comfort and Todd Lavender and Doug VanVlack for advise and assistance. The Ferguson Family.

267 Main St. Picton

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Come out for our popular adult only games night! (Our LAST until September)

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It’s been so long since you’ve been gone It still hurts all day long There isn’t a day that goes by Without us thinking “why” So many things we wanted to say In our hearts you will always be Until the time is meant for me We never got to say good-bye But we know you are always by our side We share so many happy memories Always loved and missed Mom & Dad Tera & Greg, Carissa, Nolan and Weston

SALLEY, Roderick Naish Happy Father's Day We love you and miss you. In memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who went to be with the angels on June 17, 1999. Fourteen years has past and it still feels like yesterday, We often sit and think of him When we are all alone For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own Like ivy on the withered oak When all other things decay Our love for him will still keep green And never fade away Your loving wife, Peggy. We miss you Dad, Debbie & Peter. Your precious grandsons that are all a little bit like you, Dustin, AJ and Tanner Naish. YOUNGHUSBAND, Edna. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, who passed away June 24, 2000. A wonderful mother, woman and aid one who was better God never made. A wonderful worker loyal and true, one in a million that mother was you, Just in your judgement always was right, Loved by her family and friends who knew her A wonderful mother that always was you. Honest and liberal ever upright. Always in our thoughts ever remembered by her daughter Rosemarie Weber, sons Carmen and Bud Mcdermaid and also grandchildren and great grandchildren.

ROBINSON, Elmer Leon

LEAVITT, Joseph Basil Norman

Peacefully at the West Lake Terrace Nursing Home on Friday June 14, 2013, Joe Leavitt, at the age of 96. Predeceased by his parents William and Georgianna (nee Wildman) Leavitt, sister Zora Stewart and brothers Harry and Grant. Joe will be missed by his nieces and nephews and dear friends Sandy, Eric, Joanna, Julie, Joe and Megan Akey. Mr. Leavitt is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton, ON 613-476-2450. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday June 18 at 2:30 pm.The Reverend Peter Spragg to officiated. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the West Lake Terrace Resident’s Council would be appreciated. (cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. until Service time. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

At his home, on Sunday June 16th, 2013, Elmer Robinson of Picton, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Sandy and the late Arlene. Dear father of Allen (Lisa) of Picton, Mary Leavitt (Rick) of Milford, Wayne (Kim) of Pickering and Anne Young (Brad) of Picton. Dear step father of Paul Mills (Dione) of Demorestville, Trevor of Picton and Tanya and her partner Pablo Willie of Deseronto. Dear brother of Lillian Richardson of North Bay and Reta Pringle of Picton and the late Orville and Cecil. Brother-in-law of Barbara and Linda Robinson and the late Bert Richardson and Gerald Pringle. Sadly missed by his 14 grandchildren. Remembered by his nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario on Thursday June 20th, 2013 from 6 until 8 p.m. A graveside service will take place at Cherry Valley cemetery on Friday June 21st at 1 p.m. If desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward or H.J.McFarland Memorial Home Walkway Fund would be appreciated by the family. (cheques only, please). On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home Celebration of Bob Ungar’s Life

MITCHELL, Capt. Harry Roy

Peacefully with family by his side, at his home on Talbot Street, Picton on Tuesday June 11th, 2013. Harry Mitchell, retired Captain of the Glenora Ferry, at the age of 83. Loving husband of the late Doreen, father of Charlene Hayes, Brenda and her husband Cliff Rice, all of Picton and the late Valerie Harvey. Dear brother of the late Bernice, Kenneth, Ruth, Margaret and Melvin and brother-in-law of Jack Reid of Hallowell House. Proud grandfather of Tammy (Bryan), Daniel (Johanna), David (Theresa), Becky (Everett), Ryan, Julia (Lawrence), Kimberley (Steve), Christopher (Tania) and Nicholas (Brandi) and great grandfather of twenty. Capt. Mitchell rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. A funeral service was held at Bethany Christian Reformed Church (Bloomfield) on Saturday June 15th, at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kasey VanderVeen officiated. Cremation to follow. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army or Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only please). Friends were invited to call on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. On-line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

You are welcome to attend a celebration of the life of Bob Ungar Sunday June 23rd, 2013 1990 Fry Road, Picton, Ontario The Boschma residence 2:00 - 4:00p.m. Hope to see you there. Please bring chairs. Cancelled if raining.

“Sunshine is to Flowers as Smiles are to Humanity” It is with profound sadness that the family of Veronica (Roni) Ellen Summers Wickens announces her untimely death. Roni was the treasured best friend and true love of her husband of 26 years, Wayne Wickens. Roni is the beloved and amazing mother of Kara, Kayne and Makenzie, the pride and loves of her life. Although her life ended earlier than expected, Roni lived a full and active life, enriched by the many people who passed through it, and was very involved in her community, having served on dozens of committees and boards of directors. She was instrumental in supporting and building the not-for-profit and charitable sectors throughout the region including 17 years with the Community Development Council of Quinte and four years with the Picton Business Improvement Area Association. Roni was also very active in the soccer community, as a player, coach, Level 2 referee, referee mentor and convenor of Women's Indoor Soccer for many years. Predeceased by her in-laws, Jack and Hilda Wickens, Roni is survived by her parents, Joseph and Gloria Summers, to whom she was able to turn for guidance, wisdom, and humour. She also leaves behind siblings, Michelle Henderson, (George Krickovic), Lori King, Joe Summers, (Karen Keating), Christine Lee (John Lee), Jeremy Summers (Sarah Scott) and in laws, Ron and Anne Wickens, Larry and Donna Wickens, and Carol Wickens. Roni was the silly but wildly revered aunt to Shannon, Brandon (Courtney), Steve (Ashley), Jenna, Stacey, Lindsay, Meaghan, Andrew, Jessica, Tiffany, Victoria, Robert John, Calie and David, and was a great aunt to Brylind, Cohen, Bentley, and Cierra She is predeceased by her nephews Joshua and Nicholas. Roni will be missed by her aunts Elizabeth Mancina (Frank), Patricia SummersJinright and array of cousins, Italian uncles, and dear friends too numerous to mention. A celebration of Roni’s life will be held at the River Inn Corbyville on Sunday June 23rd, 2013 from 2- 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established to assist the Wickens children as they pursue their education. Funds can be donated to the Wickens family, or via PayPal at http://tinyurl.com/summerswickens “I expect to pass through life once, and if therefore there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again”

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Garage/Yard Sale Guide Milford Market

NOW OPEN

Saturdays 9am - 2pm

There’s something for everyone!

Come see the many different vendors and stay for a BBQ!

HUGE

YARD SALE Over 35 Tables Saturday, June 22 9am - 3pm

Raindate: June 23 237 Salmon Pt Rd Cherry Valley

YARD SALE 11 Argyle Cres.

‘07 Motorcycle, self-propelled lawnmower, antique tools, household goodies.

Sat. June 22 8am till ???

YARD SALE June 22

10 Roger St. 8am

YARD SALE

Sat. June 22 8:30am - 2pm 51 King St. Picton Indoors if raining Great Stuff including some Antiques Great Prices

YARD SALE Sat. June 22 8am - 3pm 1295 Bethel Rd.

Oak kitchen cabinets, double kitchen sink, light fixtures, clothes, toilet, toys & more.

YARD SALE Friday, June 21 12 noon - 5pm Sat. June 22 Argyle Cres. 3 Families

Over 1000 great movies 3/$1 Hairdressing equipment, Hummel figurines, Silver, Cranberry Glass

YARD SALE Sat. June 22 6am

874 Cty Rd 10

(beside Sunflower Fields)

Antique Furniture, Household Goods, Odds & Ends

YARD SALE Saturday, June 22 9am - ?

No early birds

1242 County Rd 12 Something for everyone!

Saturday, June 22

COLLECTIBLE SALE WITH A DIFFERENCE

Help me clear out years of Packratting - within reason, you pick it, you price it! Our home is going up for sale this year and all my interesting & unusual items must go.

Sales will go on until all gone - week by week

231 County Rd 17

MULTI-FAMILY

YARD SALE Saturday, June 22 Sunday, June 23 8am - 4pm 15815 & 15825 Loyalist Parkway

between Bloomfield & Wellington Large selection vintage embroidered linens, cookware, collectibles, Mobility devices, walkers, bathtub assist chairs, sewing material, bedding, curtains/drapery, garden tools, lots of stuff. Rain date June 29, 30

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GARAGE SALE Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 22 9am - 4pm 33 Windatt Lane across from

1481 Cty Rd 12

Dvds, Cds, Cookbooks, Home Decor, Clothing, Accessories, Candles, Glassware, Tools, Wooden Craft Supplies & much more. Fundraiser for Little Bouquet Children’s Home in Haiti

THE HUNT BEGINS AT YOUR FRENCH COUNTRY SALE! June 21st-June 23rd 8am - 5pm 35 Wellington St. (Hwy33) Bloomfield Brimming over with more of what you love fantastic finds for home, cottage or your special space. A stash of time worn or nifty new treasures, accessories & furniture for indoors or out. Food & monetary donations for storehouse Foodbank welcome 613-393-5886.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

SATURDAY, JUNE 22ND

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE ‘DAY 1’ AUCTION SALE - MAX McGILL, 4563 COUNTY ROAD #9, NAPANEE Directions: Follow Hwy. 41 south through Napanee until County Road # 9. Turn west & follow to 4563 (sale site). This sale features a Kubota B7800 compact tractor that is 4WD, with a LA40Z loader and front mount snow blower (ex condition) (only 298 hours). 2004 Chevrolet 1500 regular cab long box with 4WD and only 84,000kms (this truck was e-tested in March). 1986 Honda 300 Fourtrax 4 wheeler, 4 wheeler blade, Bearcat 3PTH PTO driven wood chipper, Skidoo Olympique, garden shed (new in box), Delta aluminum truck tool box, 12 volt broadcaster, boat dock on wheels, aluminum boat, STIHL MS250 chainsaw, Kodiak 4000W generator, oxy/acetylene torches tanks & cart, 2 ½ ton floor jack, air compressor, lawn roller, DeWalt reciprocating saw, Beaver table saw, Mastercraft tool chest, wood stove, shop vac, numerous hand tools, and a large qty of hardware, qty. of 2 inch rough cut lumber. Household: Kenmore fridge, Maple table/ 2 leaves, 6 press back chairs & hutch, chesterfield, loveseat & chair, coffee & end tables, chrome table, Bentwood rocker, Pianola player piano, double bed/ matching 4 drawer chest & dresser/ mirror, single bed, Antique pine cupboard, antique washstand, cane bottom chair, walnut antique hall table, rockers, magazine rack, 4 drawer file cabinet, buggy seat, 2 old trunks, child’s table & chair, large qty. of smalls including old cook books, older Christmas decorations, Corelle ware, mixing bowls, Community Plate flatware in chest, cast fry pan, ash stand, horse figurines & lamps, sunburst clock, old wooden child’s sled, art glass, everyday dishes, stemware, carnival hten on the nest, old violin in case, L & A County Atlas, old games & puzzles, old calendars, Doctor’s bag, 1940’s hockey photos, scrap books, local history books, toy wagon, Pegenault mantle clock, Tom Thumb cash register, old photos & marbles, miniature bible, cigar boxes, 1928 & 37 Chevrolet owners manuals, old sewing box, Radio Master harmonica, Royal Albert cups & saucers, Dresser set, Tiffany “Never Wind” anniversary clock, porcelain ash trays, long military photo, bayonet, old pics of Frontenac Reg. 1928, & Valcartier Camp 1916, troops book, Colliers photographic history of world wars, wooden boxes & numerous other items far too many to list. NOTE: The household effects sell at 9:30 A.M., then shop effects & tools. Tractor, truck, Honda & Ski doo will sell at 1:00 P.M. See website for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, or Cheque/ ID Lunch available Owners and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident.

MONDAY, JUNE 24TH AT 1 P.M.

ANTIQUE & MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE At the Palace Building Fair Grounds, York St., Napanee (Behind Curling From the home of Frank Streek and the late Deena Streek, of Napanee, and other quality interesting items FEATURING: 2002 Buick car; 3 Ruth Brooks paintings; 1 Sherry Pringle; 1 Michael Minthorn painting; 4 Tom Thompson with certificates, 1 E. Kirkland original watercolour; milk bottles; military items; old post card album; metal signs; ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: 2 secretaries; bow font china cabinet; dentist storage cabinet (from Napanee office); tramp’s chest; foot of bed bench; chest of drawers; small 1 side drop leaf gate leg table; sewing basket; wooden filing cabinet; tackle box & lures; vintage cast iron Popeye bank; original Folsom Prison handcuffs; iron kettle; pioneer pine slant top desk; prayer kneeler; old table model radio; cast iron sewing machine base; military artillery site scope; bugle lamp; 3 beer lights signs (Bud & Coor’s light & Budweiser); 45's records; vintage TV radio repairman’s suitcase full of tubes; Rosebay dairy bottle; W. H. Hunter and Sons milk bottle - Napanee; gas station maps; original watercolour E. Kirkland, Portland, Ontario; vintage Dinky, Mccanno, Lesney cars & trucks; military pieces - helmet, canteen, gas mask case; framed advertising prints; wooden grape harvest boxes; WWII ammunition box from Spitfire or Hawker Hurricane fighter plane; collection of lead soldiers; horses; collection of unsorted token pieces; silk hand made WW2 handy paratrooper dropping into ladies apron dated Rome, 1944; lifetime collection of dolls from around the world - circa 1945-70; Kingston Canadians hockey uncut card sheet 1986-87 season; old post card album with some Napanee cards; wood beaver carved table lamp; Blatchford seed tin sign; American "danger gas" matel sign; factory stamped original black & white vintage aircraft pictures; Charlie McCarthy doll; 1970 English coin set; 1993 Los Angeles Olympic coin set; old King George 1937 $10.00; 1954 $2.00; Centennial $1.00; 25 cent shin plaster; large vintage superman; children’s china dishes; 2 very old china dolls; FURNITURE: Gibbard wine table; Queen bed box & matt; double bed box & matt (both good); love seat; swivel rocker & stool; bookcase; chest of drawers; desk & stool; plasma flat screen TV; side chairs; microwave; child’s cane seat rocker; Lightening McQueen TV DVD player; CHINA & GLASS: Royal Albert 8 place setting of dishes with 2 tea pots, cream & sugar (white); coffee & tea set (Poole); crystal; 85 + pieces Indian Tree china; Blue Mountain pottery animals etc.; Limoges vase; Royal Doulton figurine, June, Murano clown; OTHER: 2002 Buick Century 64,000 km, (selling as is) e tested; 1850 WT Coleman generator; passenger seat for 4 wheeler; Box cover for small Dodge truck; camouflage duck blind covers; table saw; biscuit jointer; Wildfire electric peddle bicycle; Dragon made from a motorcycle chain; Memphis electric guitar with amp; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This sale is loaded with a quantity of unusual & collectable items; Plan to attend early. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Archery and Tool Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. #12 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre Check website for pictues and details www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates and Commercial sales on site. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732.

BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS

Large Antique & Collector’s Auction Sunday, June 23, 2013 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to include: Numerous Group of Seven Limited Edition Prints, Collection of Oils by Darcy Proctor, Walnut Corner Cabinet, Walnut Dining Suite, Upholstered Furniture, Large Selection of Glass, China & Collector’s, Items. Please Watch Web Site for Updates. Large 1/2 Price Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser Looking for quality estates or single items for upcoming auctions www.brightonestateauctions.com 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223

SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH

AT 10:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF MARGARET SMALL PLUS PRIVATE COLLECTIONS SALE CONDUCTED AT BELLEVILLE AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME CLUB, 170 ELMWOOD DRIVE, BELLEVILLE ONT. 2 miles EAST of Belleville on “Old Highway 2” and turn NORTH onto Elmwood Drive for ½ mile. Antique Rosewood sewing work table with ornate centre pedestal, several pieces of antique oak including 3, 4 and 5 level stacking barristers bookcases, multi drawer organizers, ornate side board with mirrored backsplash, highboy chest of drawers, 2 and 3 door bookcases with drawers, McLaglin buffet, dressers, oak hall bench, 48” claw foot centre pedestal extension table, 6 dining chairs, wardrobe, upright desk; antique mahogany etageres, antique mahogany hall table, antique mahogany corner cabinet, ornate mahogany dressers, antique mahogany china cabinet, mahogany high boy chests, antique maple leaded glass china cabinet, antique long case clock , 1870 Eastlake sideboard, antique spool cabinet, small glass display case, satin wood dressing table, antique drop front cherry dresser, antique walnut chests of drawers and dressers, walnut twin beds, Eastlake 3 piece bedroom set, Victorian side chairs, Quebec pine blanket box, reproduction pine step back cupboard, pine dry sink, antique hanging cranberry hall lamp, chest of sterling silver flatware, sterling pieces, silver plate pieces, majolica pedestal and jardinière, antique Rosewood glove box, antique writing box, column candle stands, Wedgewood foot bath, flo blue pieces, rose pedal vase, Coalport “ Rosalinda” dinnerware, Norwood 7 piece Victorian glass set, Carnival glass, Depression glass, Cranberry pitchers and glasses, Victorian china pieces, hand painted china, ARTWORK - Original 16 x 20 Poul Thrane oil “ Low Tide”, 2 original Tom Roberts, original Linda Barber water colour, original Fred Neubacher oil “ Moose in Algonquin, several prints; STONEWARE - including Skinner Picton CW crock with blue, GI Lazier crock with blue, Hart and Co jug; COLLECTIBLES - Mamod toy steam car, mechanical child’s shooting gallery game, wind up toys, vintage children’s games, antique counter top coffee grinder, antique mechanical bacon slicer, antique National cash register, butchers block, several wooden hand planes, Victor table top gramophone, paper roller, brass pail, wool winder, long box telephone, Doulton figurines, quilts and coverlets, McCoy cookie jar, FIREARMS - PAL REQUIRED, Winchester 1895 lever action rifle (serial # 71589), Remington 10A 12 ga shotgun, Wm. Moore London 12 ga, Mauser 30 cal, Iver Mossberg Lakefield 12 ga pump, Cooey 410 Laurona 16 ga side x side, Marlin 30/30 lever action, Cooey 12 ga, Cooey model 750 22; 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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SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - JOHN ROY EQUIPMENT AUCTION 13644 A HIGHWAY 62, MADOC, ONT. Just SOUTH of Madoc on Highway #62 (Vicinity of Danford Construction) 2002 Bobcat 331E D Series diesel mini excavator with extended hoe, 20” and 32” buckets with grader plate- 1589 hrs – good running condition; 2004 Polaris 6 x 6 Ranger ATV with cab and dump box-123 hrs – excellent; 2006 Polaris 500 4 x 4 ATV AWD on demand, winch, high rear seat- 800 hrs – good running condition; factory made all steel tandem axle dunp trailer with hydraulic controls, Tri Axle 20’ steel deck flat trailer with pintel hitch, 18000lb capacity and ramps; 20 ft tandem axle flat bed with hardwood deck;1979 GMC 6500 V8 boom truck with 50 ft boom attachment and tool compartments- running condition; 1985 Dodge 100 Custom Power Ram ¾ ton 4 x 4 pick up with wood chipper attachment powered by Ford 300 6 cyl engine- sells as is; Davis Task Force 200 steel track “Ditch Witch” with tilt trailer; Gravely 60 Promaster 300 commercial grass cutter with front mount hydraulic controlled mower deck and 20 hp Kohler engine – good running condition; King 14” commercial single surface planer, King 10” commercial grade table saw, King single unit dust collector, King commercial 6” jointer, King 48” box and pan brake, Automotive exhaust pipe bending machine, Castrol 200 gal oil tank bench with pneumatic pump and attached hose reel, small quantity of “Upright Scaffolding” aluminum builders scaffolding, Campion 21 ft fibreglass pleasure boat with Volvo inboard on tandem boat trailer; 1970’s 15 ft fibreglass run–a-bout boat with canopy and inboard – not running; Starcraft 12 ft aluminum fishing boat, Squealer 5 ft rotary mower, vinyl truck cap, quantity of building materials. Few small 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

SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE ‘DAY 2’ AUCTION SALE - MAX McGILL, 4563 COUNTY ROAD #9, NAPANEE Directions: Follow Hwy. 41 south through Napanee until County Road # 9. Turn west & follow to 4563 (sale site). MF 202 industrial backhoe/loader, 2 horse bumper hitch horse trailer (sold as is), McCormick Deering hammer mill, Wood’s roller mill, fanning mill, Wisconsin motor, antique reaper, MH corn binder, set of sleighs, Mclaughlin cutter, J.M. Graham wagon Mfd. in Napanee, a large qty. of old horse drawn pieces including MH hoe drill, 2 - 2 furrow sulky plows, a number of walking plows (including Fleury & Sons #13, #77, Cockshutt #21, McCormick Deering #201 & others), several scufflers, Cockshutt 6 ft. horse drawn mower, IH seed drill, 2 MH seed drills, MH grain binder, 2 MH mowers, stone boat, dump rake, field drags, 2 wheel pony cart/ back entry, 2 seater democrat, wagon box (like new), belt driven buzz saw, 2 field rollers, 2 furrow disc, 2 row horse drawn corn cultivator, 2 trail type cultivators (on steel), Cockshutt spreader on rubber, single furrow ride on sulky plow, IH horse drawn spreader on rubber, hitch cart, Gray & Sons, Chatham Ont. Buggy/ top. Walco “Whistler” 6’ rotary mower, Little Giant 34’ hay & grain elevator, Set of 10 Ft. discs, AC pull type combine with canvas & scour clean, NH 66 square baler on rubber powered by Wisconsin gas engine, flat bottom hay wagon, dump rake, Case 4 bar 4 wheel rake (steel), 3PTH 5’ sickle bar mower, JD 3 PTH 3 furrow plow, Ferguson 3PTH single furrow plow, IH 2 furrow trail plow, 6’ 3PTH cultivator, drag discs, several sets of diamond drags, 3PTH sprayer, 4” grain auger, new rolls of page wire fencing, electric fence & brace wire, large qty. of electric fence stakes and “T”-posts, 3 pc. tombstone feeder (like new), 100 & 200 gallon stock tanks, diamond bar gate, poultry feeders, 2 galvanized culverts, qty of 1” & 2” rough cut lumber, 3 sets of truck racks, snow fence, qty. of cement blocks & brick, scaffolding, used steel sheeting, baler twine, barn fan, fence stretcher, tractor pulley, bucket mount bale spear, concrete mixer, forge, anvil, blacksmith’s vise, Noxon cast iron seat, tin seats, buggy seats, western saddle, horse collars, set of biothane harness/leather lines, set of leather harness, new set of leather lines, 2 biothane headstalls/ blinders, halters, horse shoes, set of traces, several sets of shaves, assorted tongues & numerous other horse related pieces far too many to list. NOTE: This sale is loaded with horse drawn equipment & related effects. Plan to attend this large & interesting sale. Mr. McGill has been a collector for many years. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, or Cheque/ ID Lunch available Owners and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident.

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013

Prince Edward Learning Centre provides skills for college or a career Adult students looking forward to graduating, seeking new challenges AdAmBrAmBurger

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Gillian Bennett had sworn sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never return to a classroom at any point in her life to finish schooling. Recently, however, with her children ready to move out of the house, she found herself ready to take on a new challenge in life. Reluctantly, she found herself going to the Prince Edward Learning Centre in hopes of getting her high school equivalency and finding a career path. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything I remembered about school was negative,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was nervous. It took me just a couple hours to realize that I could do this.â&#x20AC;? Now, Bennett is thriving and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about to wind up her classwork at the Picton facility and looking forward to further education to become a personal support worker â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a field that will likely be in demand for the rest of her life. Bennett has worked to improve her English skills and focused her education around a pre-health curriculum that will prepare her for that outcome. She is determined and proud. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m willing to work hard to get what I want, everyone here is helping. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely inspiring,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels great. My kids are proud of me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m setting a good example. While Bennett works away at her notes in a classroom in the basement of the

Armoury Mall, Lindsey Barr sits a few desks away pounding away at a keyboard finishing her own assignments. Barr, too, is about ready to finish her high school courses and transition into post-secondary learning. After consulting with the staff at the Learning Centre, Barr decided that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go into a clerical field. She remembers moving to the county late in the fall for her boyfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job and deciding that she wanted more than just a minimum wage position to fill her time. Referred to the Prince Edward Learning Centre by an OntarioWorks job coach, Barr felt she could upgrade her computer, accounting, and book keeping skills and she decided she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just going to stop her education there. Now, she plans to go to Loyalist College in the fall. Reflecting on her time there, Barr said she felt the atmosphere really helped her to prepare for the future studies and career. First, she noted that if there was a subject she needed to work on, there was one-on-one help available to ensure that she mastered it. Beyond that, she also felt confident in that at the Prince Edward Learning Centre, artificial rivalries between students arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t encouraged and everyone is able to work at their own

comfortABle environment Gillian Bennett works away at her coursework during a morning session at the Prince Edward Learning Centre, while Lindsey Barr focuses on her own skill development at a nearby computer. The centre places its focus on developing skills for employment and further education. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

speed to progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only stresses here are stresses I put on myself,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We work at our own pace. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as stressful as it is in a high-school classroom.â&#x20AC;? In addition to individualized learning, Barr said there is also a social benefit to being in the centre with other students, like Bennett and the 14 others presently enrolled â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some taking clerical courses and others

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By surveying the players at last week’s annual PECI Basketball Panthers banquet, one might get the sense the 2013-2014 school year was a bit of a failure. Setting aside the fact a potentially potent boys side didn’t even get to see the court due to work-to-rule action, the girls surely expected more of the year. A Grade 12-laden senior squad fell just short of its preseason goal to take a trip to OFSAA, while a young junior squad would struggle winless in Bay of Quinte competition. Pose the same question to their coaches and the perspective changes. Senior head coach Rob Garden points out his team had an 8-3 record in league play, a 9-4 record in tournaments and it managed to match the Panthers’ best finish in history. “We had a tremendous season and you capped it off by winning a silver medal at AAA COSSA,” he said. “You might think that season wasn’t at your expectation, but that’s the second time in PECI girls basketball history we won a medal and the second time in the past three years.” The seniors also compiled that record while posting a laundry list of injuries and going through some periods of emotional turmoil when things hadn’t gone exactly as planned. “Through it all you stuck together, you really did. That, I think, is what got us through and made us the champions we are,” said Garden. In handing out the team’s season ending hardware, Garden said three girls stood out for mostvaluable-player honours because they contributed for a combined 80 per cent of the scoring and traded moments when each took the leadership banner. Those girls were Grade 12s Erin O’Brien, Alyssa Van Rossum, and Courtney Wilson. “They were the horses that drove our team to victory in a lot of instances,” said Garden, who indicated he and co-coach Andrew Wentworth gave the award to Wilson as she was the player they’d most like to see have the ball with a game on the line.

proud pAnthers The PECI Basketball Panthers held their year-end awards Thursday at the Waring House. In

the back are senior award winners, from left, Brittany Snider (best rookie), Melissa Paradis (most dedicated player), Maggie Dorenberg (most improved player), Courtney Wilson (most valuable player), Erin O’Brien (best defensive player). In front are juniors, from left, Allie Kerr (best rookie), Hailey Van Rossum (best defensive player), Lauren Matthews (most dedicated player), Lydia Dick (most improved player), and Danielle WIllis (most valuable player). (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) As a unit, the Panthers displayed near perfect attendance, so picking a most dedicated player was no easy task. Melissa Paradis was the recipient with Melissa Kuipers and Melissa Corbin in the running also. Garden said the Grade 11 Paradis continually wanted to get better and she got to the point where she was the first person off the bench, filling in for an established point guard in O’Brien. The club’s most improved player was Maggie Dorenberg, who was selected ahead of Corbin and Emily Clark. Garden said while she didn’t always score big numbers throughout the year, she did a lot of little things right this season. “She boxed out, she played sound defence, and she rebounded well at both ends,” he said. “She doesn’t look at you and question what you’re asking her to do, she just does it.” The coach added he’s

really looking forward to Dorenberg coming back and leading next season. The team’s rookie of the year came from a deep field that also included Cailey Jones, Ally Davies, and Paradis. Brittany Snider kept her teammates loose with her personality, yet on the court she played fierce basketball and really improved her competition level toward the end of the year. Garden said she could easily become a top scorer in the future. Lastly, the senior’s top defensive player award went to O’Brien from a field that also included Kuipers, Wilson, and Snider. Garden said despite being a key cog in the offence, O’Brien lives for defensive basketball. “We press, we trap, we run, we do all the gritty things that make us difficult to play against. This player is our leader in that sense,” he said. “She the only player I know who loves to press and does it with a smirk on her face.” The senior team also rec-

ognized its graduating class, which includes Wilson, O’Brien, Van Rossum, Clark, Dorenberg, Kuipers, Jessica Palacious, and manager Emily Bass — the first group Garden has coached from Grade 9 through to Grade 12. Wilson and O’Brien led the group in thanking their coaches and parents for all they’ve put into the sport. “Without your passion and dedication to us, we wouldn’t have grown into the basketball players we are today,” said Wilson, before turning to address her teammates. “Through the last four years, we’ve grown into our own little basketball family,” she continued. “In September we will al go our separate ways... We will all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we will take a little of each other everywhere.” At the junior level, head coach Wentworth said he was thrilled with the progress and development the team showed, even if its

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record didn’t reflect the distance the girls came. “We had a lot of trial at the beginning of it, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so proud of the way people faced adversity,” he said. “We went from games where we didn’t score in the first half to buzzer beaters against some of the better teams in the league. Everyone who dedicated the time improved by leaps and bounds.” Wentworth said visiting University of Windsor basketball coach Chris Oliver specifically singled his troops out for praise in a recent camp for the work ethic they showed and he stressed the season would only be a loss if his team didn’t learn from it. The junior most valuable player was Danielle Willis and her runners up were Hannah Smith and Hailey Van Rossum. Wentworth said she showed her leadership skills all-around. “Your defence was remarkable, offensively, you’re a leader carrying the ball up the court and you

used your control and composure to lead this team all season.” Wentworth said his most improved player, Lydia Dick, showed potential from early on in the year, but she was afraid to realize it. Once she got confident shooting the ball, he noted she became an impact player. Allie Kerr and Van Rossum were the other nominees for the award. The most dedicated player, sharing nominations with Brittany Payne and Maggie Lindsay was Lauren Matthews. Wentworth said her dedication was outstanding throughout the year, including times when she brought her boyfriend into the gym to practice foul shots over the lunch hour. The top rookie award went to Allie Kerr who regularly showed up with will, determination, and aggressive play to lead by example and Wentworth said it rubbed off on her teammates. Van Rossum, Marlee VanVlack and Taylor Snider also received mentions. Willis and Dick both received nods in the best defensive player category, but the award went to the point guard Van Rossum. “Hailey is the most tenacious point guard out there,” said Wentworth. “Her steals and faced breaks changed the momentum of games and she was able to aggressively stay up on players and pick-pocket them.” Garden concluded the evening by looking forward to next season and suggesting that PECI still can become a real force on area basketball courts. “To the returning seniors and Grade 10s moving up, we’ve got just as good a chance as we’ve ever had,” he said. “To the returning juniors, I’m sure we’ll have a little bit more success. We’ve got a strong group of Grade 8s coming in and an experienced group of Grade 9s here.” He challenged the girls to work hard in the summer as that’s where great players are made and those players will contribute to great teams come the winter months. He also encouraged them to never stop being athletes, having fun, and loving their sport. “I see it too often, girls in high school reach a point where it’s not cool any more to be an athlete,” he said. “I want you to believe you can be an athlete and still be a girl for the rest of your lives. Play sports. Play basketball, get better, and we’re going to win. We’re going to win lots.”

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Kinaschuk will be assisted by school alum KC Gornall. He said their mission in the county is a simple one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to bring sailing back to an area that is very well known for it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more of a focus on sailing as a life skill, instead of levels promote fun of sport.â&#x20AC;? He said sailing is one

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When Carter Kinaschuk first stepped foot ina sailing school, he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too often to the idea of it being fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My parents got me into it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were dumping me and finding a creative way of babysitting. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want me to play video games all day.â&#x20AC;? It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long for Kinaschuk to find out he enjoyed sailing and now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost a decade into his time as an instructor, moving into his first full year as the head teacher at the Prince Edward Yacht Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer sailing camp. He said sailing allured to him because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a physical sport and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one that is ever changing and always demanding of those who participate. With each race, there are different conditions, different opponents, and different strategies to be employed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical as well as technical,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something going on out there.â&#x20AC;? As an instructor, Kinaschuk helped rebuild interest in the Port Dover, Ontario school and he gained the attention of former yacht club commodore Jon Wilkins, who noticed enrollment had begun to decline over the years.

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Sports Hall of Fame to induct four more this year Dulmage, Ireland, Chambers, Garrison to be added to displays in Wellington Jason Parks

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The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame has come calling four more athletes. The 2013 induction class of the Hall that's located in the confines of Essroc Arena was announced Thursday afternoon, with a former CFL pro, a Canadian university champion pole vaulter, a national champion archer and local golf legend who played on the international stage gaining acceptance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're extremely pleased with this year's inductees,â&#x20AC;? said Hall of Fame president Hugh Parliament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we set the standard pretty high last year with the first eight people that were put in the hall and this year is no different. All four of these people competed at a very high level and deserve to their place on the wall at Essroc Arena.â&#x20AC;? The 2013 inductees are Dr. Daniel Douglas Foster Dulmage, Carol Anne Ireland, Rebecca Lynne Chambers and the late Louis Garrison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are people that have been a step above your typical outstanding County athlete and competed on the world stage. These are special people,â&#x20AC;? Parliament added. Dulmage was an outstanding athlete and didn't let the fact he wasn't from a traditional football hotbed slow him down. The PECI alum made the McGill University team and, after moving on to the University of Waterloo, was recognized in 1971 and 72 as the program's most valuable lineman, winning the Dr. Vincent Callaghan Memorial trophy. In those two starry years playing defence for the Warriors, Dulmage was an AllCanadian defensive end and helped his team to a Vanier Cup championship. The pro ranks took note of his field prowess and Dulmage played two seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats while he completed dentistry

school. While Dulmage was learning the Canadian University football game, Ireland was drawing back the bow and shooting her way to national archery championships. She was a silver medalist at the 1969 world championships, reaching the apex of her career. Ireland captured the Canadian archery championship twice, was an Ontario outdoor champion three times, an Ontario Indoor champion twice, was a member of the Canadian World Team three times and named to the Ambassador Cup team five times. Ireland also became the first Canadian women to be recognized with a Federation International de Tir l'Arc (FITA) 1100 Star. Chambers was a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) star in the mid to late 1990's, competing for the University of Toronto track and field team in pole vault, Chambers set a national record in 1995 en route to winning the Canadian championship and duplicated her gold medal in the 1999 championships. A year prior she was the CIS champion and her victory helped the Varsity Blues win the overall 1998 Track and Field championship. Internationally, she competed in the 1997 World Student Games in Sicily, the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur and the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg where she finished fifth in the pole vault event.

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Outstanding in the field as well as the classroom, Chambers was recognized as the Bryce M. Taylor award winner as the top academic All-Canadian Student Athlete in 1998. Any Prince Edward County golfer worth his or her salt has at one time or another stood over a ball and asked the golfing gods to let them hit a shot as long and as straight as Louis Garrison could. A three -ime club champion (1966, 1967,1968) at the Picton Golf and Country Club, Garrison was the top golfer working the local links in the 1960s and 70s. Garrison's crowning achievement would come in 1988 at the Greenhills Country Club in London where the local linksman won the Canadian Professional Golf Association's National Senior Championship at the age of 51. To provide the scope of Garrison's achievement, the previous year's champion was Canadian golfing legend Moe Norman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You look at some of the names that have been on that trophy, like Norman's, and you start to realize the gravity of that championship,â&#x20AC;? Parliament said. Riding a wave of great golf, Garrison gained entry into the 1988 Senior Open Championship in Turnberry, Scotland and even made a splash, finishing seventh overall after the opening round. But typical cold, blustery conditions knocked Garrison out of contention early in round two as gripping a golf club became an almost impossible task in the cool & cruel Scottish gale. Golfing legend Gary Player wound up winning the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'd like to think with this wall that kids will go there and read the plaques and be inspired,â&#x20AC;? Parliament said of this induction class as well as those that got the call in 2012.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's seems to be all about dedication and if you are prepared to put something into it, you can get something out of sport.â&#x20AC;? The hall will continue the practice of enshrining for one year the top male and female athletes at PECI. Parliament said this practice would also include honouring any Ameliasburgh athletes that might happen to win an athlete of the year award competing for Belleville or Trenton secondary schools. The four inductees will gain enshrinement into the Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 7.

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