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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

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County shares vision for hospital site

Four departments reduced to two

McFarland Home campus concept floated by municipal officials

Municipal structure shuffled

adam bramburger Staff writer

If Prince Edward County officials have their way, the site of McFarland Home would play a central role in meeting the medical needs of an aging municipality. On Tuesday, Mayor Peter Mertens and CEO Merlin Dewing released conceptual plans for an age-in-place strategy encompassing the 24-acre County Rd. 49 property. At the heart of the vision would be the site for a proposed new hospital to be built. Also, the County would welcome proposals from private developers to build a seniors’ community allowing residents to transition from independent living to assisted living all at the same location. “When we became aware the preference for a new hospital would be, in all likelihood, a greenfield site, it kind of got us thinking about some what some of the possibilities were and how the municipality could get involved with this,’ said Mertens. Over the past few months, Dewing engaged municipal staff to study the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and constraints to hosting such a campus at the site. On Tuesday, their report was

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School support staff concerned about potential cuts page 3

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Pair of Panthers make cut for provincial sevens page 26

Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

on the map County CAO Merlin Dewing and Quinte Health Care vice-president Katherine Stansfield review the municipality’s age-in-place concept, which aims to see a new hospital built on the McFarland Home site. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

presented to health-care providers, community service groups, developers, and other community stakeholders. “Our intent is to cultivate synergies and partnerships,” he said. “We have this property that, in our

view, has great potential for great things to happen. What we’ve done is created a concept plan that will hopefully bring things out and cause people to start talking about making things happen.” Dewing said nothing

was set in stone, other than the fact that council would try to accommodate the 135,000-square-foot hospital Quinte Health Care is proposing as a priority within any plan.

See CAMPUS, page 38

Mohawk chief joins in celebration of Monarchy

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Maracle offers Diamond Jubilee congratulations

$150,000 in structure, contents lost on Luck’s Crossroad page 35

Chad Ibbotson

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A celebration of the extraordinary longevity of Queen Elizabeth II over the weekend also offered visitors the chance to hear the remarkable sense of unity that has been achieved under her reign. The Prince Edward Historical Society, in association with Heritage Canada, the museums of Prince Edward hIstorIC ConneCtIons Bay of Quinte County and other communi- Mohawks Chief Donald Maracle spoke of the connections ty groups presented a celebration of the Queen's Dia- between the Mohawks and the Crown during the Queen’s mond Jubilee on Friday and Diamond Jubilee event . (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff) Saturday in Wellington. royal memorabilia, an Eng- party and dance, but one of The celebration featured lish tea and a royal jubilee the most interesting parts of

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the celebration came in the form of comments from Donald Maracle, chief of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. On behalf of the Mohawks, Maracle congratulated the Queen on 60 years as the commonwealth's head of state. “The Crown, as represented by Her Majesty, has had a special relationship with our people for more than 300 years,” he said. He said the Mohawks' relationship with the crown has brought them into conflicts such as the American Revolution, the Second World War and recently Afghanistan, but he said along with those conflicts the Mohawks have also been brought peace and unity.

See QUEEN, page 14

S E C T I O N

Significant changes have been made to the municipality's corporate structure with four commissions being consolidated into two — a move that will eliminate at least two management positions. Announced late last week, the move comes as a part of the municipality's ongoing organizational review. As a result of the consolidation the duties formerly performed by the recreation, parks and culture and planning departments have been absorbed into two commissions — the commission of engineering,development and works (formerly commission of public works) and a commission of corporate services and finance. A press release from the municipality says recreation, parks and culture will be “disassembled” and integrated into the remaining commissions and the newly created community development department. The planning and building department will report to the commissioner of engineering, development and works. “The new organizational structure aims to meet County deliverables effectively by ensuring the number of management positions is proportionate to the corporation’s needs, and by utilizing staff skills and resources effectively and appropriately in the delivery of County services as an integral piece of our ongoing sustainability efforts,” the release says. “The County’s corporate realignment is not limited to organizational structure, but will also refresh all aspects of the way the County does business to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability.” The commissioner positions for recreation, parks and culture and planning have been eliminated, but the release says “there is potential opportunity for these employees to re-integrate into the new structure.”

See STAFFING, page 10

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Public board tightens belt and trims is reliance on reserves in new budget Administration, instruction to see cuts in 2012-2013 Jason parks

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With belt tightening going on above it, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has done some belt tightening of its own. The local public board of education approved its 20122013 budget Monday night in advance of a Ministry of Education deadline and the board of trustees have cho-

sen to reduce their dependency on the board's accumulated surplus (formerly known as reserves). In order to balance its operational budget which stands at $191.927 million, the board will use $255,013 from its accumulated surplus, down from the $873,507 it used from reserves in 20112012 and $1.245 million in 2010-2011. The board, like many school boards in rural

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allow the board to get over the hump. “However, it's another to enter into a longterm, broad based approach to budgeting,” Patterson said. “What we are bringing forth for approval is a budget that addresses a multi-year framework that is responsible and at the same time, works to recognize and maintain the credibility that exists in the various collective agreements.We honour those agreements while we maintain the level of quality of education.” In addressing his report, Rutherford said the trend showing the board's dependance on the accumulated surplus on the decline is a positive. “I think this report is valuable because it shows a trend over time, that the draw down of accumulated surplus is less and less,” said Rutherford. “(the board) could not continue to draw down the accumulated surplus to balance the budget. It would be untenable and fiscally irresponsible to completely reduced the surplus to zero.” At that point, Rutherford said, trustees would be forced to make even more severe cuts and reductions and undertake a massive shift in board operations. “The board sets itself up to be in a much better position moving forward,” he said, adding he expects challenges in at least the next two budgets (2013-2014 and 20142015) as the provincial fiscal restraints will likely continue and declining enrolment, especially at the secondary school level, will harangue the board that receives it funding on a per pupil basis. Overall, the budget passed Monday evening represents a $ 2,455,916 reduction over the past budget. Trustee Thelma Goodfellow abstained from the budget vote due to a potential conflict of interest.

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Union officials acknowledge province has tied public board’s hands, but look for more balanced approach to cutbacks

CUPE school support staff demonstrate over potential job cuts Ontario by turning over vast amounts of funding with so many strings attached that boards cannot utilize surplus for other items. Locally, Howes said the board has gone straight to the support staff, cutting these positions before examining middle management and administration positions. “We haven't seen any cuts in administration our middle management. There was one system principal that was reduced but that was because the ministry stopped

Jason Parks StAff writer

Declining enrollment, poor funding formulas and mismanagement. That's what Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1022 president Donna Howes is chalking up as the reason for up to 40 of her members being out of work when students return to class in September. Howes and about three dozen CUPE members protested outside the Education Centre in Belleville Monday evening as the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board passed its 20122013 budget. The $191.9-million budget deals with the issues of declining enrollment and financial constraints passed on by the Ministry of Education in a different way then in years past. Previously, the local public school board has raided its accumulated surplus in order to balance its books, taking $1.2 million from reserves in 2010-2011 and over $800,000 in 2011-2012. However, with reserves starting to dwindle and the Ministry of Education indicating that the fiscal restraints passed on to Ontario's public school boards this year is the start of a multi-year framework, the HPEDSB has made the move to reduce staffing. This isn't sitting well with Howes and members of her local. This local represents approximately 700 members and is comprised of HPEDSB custodial staff, maintenance staff, clerical staff in schools and the education centre,

Warrants lead to six arrests, seized drugs

Law enforcement agencies were busy in Prince Edward County Tuesday, executing warrants on five properties and seizing thousands of dollars in drugs and cash. Several OPP units and Brockville and Belleville police worked together in executing the warrants on Jericho Road, Upper Lake Street, Pitt Street, West Mary Street, and Long Point Road. As a result, quantities of cocaine, hydromorphine, oxycontin, processed marijuana, marijuana plants, and drug paraphernalia worth $16,00 was seized, including $10,000 cash. No weapons were located. The Prince Edward OPP detachment released county residents James Wilkinson, 30, of Sophiasburgh, and John David Pryde, 26, John Wesley Westervelt, 28, Jason Barsley, 27, Kassandra Moxom, 26, and Katelyn Eldridge, 22, all of Picton are facing charges ranging from trafficking of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, production of marijuana, and possession of property obtained in crime. Court details were not included in the release. According to Const. Kim Guthrie, the detachment’s community services officer, the investigation is still in progress. -Adam Bramburger, Staff

funding it. We don't see that as a cut that's just getting rid of something you aren't getting paid for,” she said. On Monday, many of those that will wind up out of work next fall made their presence felt by rallying outside the board offices and sat in on the monthly board meeting. “We are trying to send a message that we want a more balanced approach when it comes to cutting staff and we wanted trustees to see and know exactly who it is they are cutting,” she added.

sending a message Members of CUPE Local 1022 demonstrate outside the Education Centre in Belleville Monday evening. About 40 employees expect to be out of work this fall after cutbacks were made by the school board. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

other education centre support staff, library technicians, computer technicians and technologists, student supervision monitors, educational assistants and early childhood educators. “Basically anyone in the school who is not a teacher, management or a child and youth worker,” Howes said. About 40 of her members will be out of work in September and that number doesn't include members

who will have their hours reduced. Howes said the local understands the board is grappling with declining enrollment (HPEDSB schools will have over 280 less pupils at this time next year) but thinks there is more the board and the Ministry of Education could do to better support staff and, ultimately, the children that rely on them. “The biggest problem is

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Homes added to heritage registry without notice

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the title of the property. The report, which committee of the whole approved last week, recommends that property owners receive at least 30 days notice that their property is being considered for inclusion on the register. Homeowner Carl McFaul wasn't impressed with his inclusion on the list. Holding the heritage report presented to the committee last Thursday, McFaul said it was the first piece of information he'd seen about the register. “I'd like a few answers from somebody why I should have my house on this register,” he said. “I'm not interested in being told what I can do with my property.” Similarly, resident Allan Moynes wasn't happy with the process. He said even if the listing isn't a true heritage designation it has caused confusion and frustration. “I'm very upset about this process,” he said. “Two issues stand out. The first is putting a historical designation on private property. My understanding is this designation only pertains

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to demolition at this time and we have no intention of demolishing the Nightingale House, but it takes very little imagination to picture how this designation could be expanded in the future to have far greater significance.” Moynes said the only reason he knew his home was added to the register is because his mother in law read it in the newspaper. Speaking on behalf of the Heritage Advisory Committee Geoff Heinricks said the purpose of the register is to maintain a list of significant heritage buildings that have not been designated. “It is an inventory, a working list that helps us maybe one day put the owner's registration toward designation, but it's not a designation,” he said. “The only requirement is that 60 days instead of 10 are given to consider the request for demolition.” Heinricks said properties included on the register should only be considered for removal if they are truly not worthy. “Only in this way does the list maintain its integrity and prevent another church on Main Street incident,” he said. The committee recommended that no property be considered for removal from the list, but that council defer the issue to give the committee time to approach the owners to discuss the register. Most councillors, including Terry Shortt agreed residents should be notified before inclusion. He said the practice of adding nondesignated homes to the list became standard after the demolition of the church on Picton's Main Street in August 2010, but he said owners deserved to know before being added. “I don't agree with someone being put on a list and not being notified,” he said.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1932

■ Picton’s central relief committee handed out more than $1,500 in aid during its 1931-1932 fiscal year. The committee was set up to assist all persons in the town in need of relief. ■ A six-per-cent federal tax on the use of telephone was met with little comment as users began to see it appear on their bills for May. The tax was imposed on those long distance calls costing 20 cents or more. Under legislation, the maximum tax to be charged on a long distance telephone call was to be 25 cents. ■ A 50-foot-long palatial yacht, the Aletis, visited the Picton Harbour. The yacht was owned by a Toronto educator Dr. Firth and operated with a crew of five. Firth had previously lived in the county after moving to the Bloomfield area from the United States in 1892.

50 years ago — 1962

■ Progressive Coservative Doug Alkenbrack was elected to the House of Commons to represent Prince EdwardLennox in a minority government led by John Diefenbaker. Alkenbrack defeated Liberal candidate Lloyd Woolsey by 1,977 votes Howard Weese captured third place for the New Democratic Party. ■ A number of Newfoundland “Jack boat” schooners were scheduled to visit Picton as part of a 382-mile race around Lake Ontario. The race was to be run in a series of eight legs starting in Hamilton and finishing in Toronto. The Picton stop would come on a race from Kingston to Belleville beginning at daybreak. ■ Town engineer Herbert Gray told council he could not support its plan to use public funds to pay for a road on lands owned by Mayor H.J. McFarland an annexed for the road to the Proctor-Silex plant. He was dismissed at that meeting.

30 years ago — 1982

■ Milford’s Henry Ellis was living proof that donations to the Eye Bank of Canada help people. Ellis received a cornea from someone who donated their eyes to the project.Having the cornea sewn into his eye, he said the procedure was a success and he could see much better as a result. ■ Picton postmaster Morley Galt said he and his colleagues received notification rural route delivery on Saturdays would cease as of June 26, however, Canada Post officials in Ottawa said no decisions had been finalized at that time. ■ Warden Bill Greer spoke enthusiastically about the potential for a four-season resort development coming to the county following a $40,000 study focusing on the revitalization of the Lakeshore Lodge.

10 years ago — 2002

■ Monica Alyea received the Quarter Century Club’s Honour Award for Community Service from Lieutenant Governor James Bartleman for her time serving in South Marysburgh with the Mummers, her dedication as a councillor and assisting many community initiatives. ■ MPP Ernie Parsons criticized the provincial budget, noting it provided little help for farmers and no new funding for new doctors or home care. ■ The Picton BIA worked with local artist Carl Wiens to launch a series of new banners showing off the community as “A proud Loyalist Town.”

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A rose by any other name would smell so sweet

I met Mowgli a couple weeks ago near Napanee. No, not the fictional character in Kipling’s The Jungle Book. This was Mowgli, a Shih-tzu who makes his home, with his human parents, along the Napanee River. He was the spitting image of our dog and right away, we warmed up to each other. Mowgli is certainly an original name that suited the dog well, and the name obviously involved far more forethought than the usual names of Rover, Spot or Fido. Over the course of my years as an inveterate dog lover, I have met many dogs with somewhat original, if not, unusual names. I well remember two golden labs named Carter and Norman. Pets are sonamed because of some endearing quality, or because they may remind us of someone. Usually, a lot of consideration goes into a name. It is hard to know though what was going through the minds of our early ornithologists who named some of our birds. Why would anyone name a bird a phainopepla or a pyrrhuloxia. I mean, how to you joyfully tell your friends that you saw one of these things? Fortunately, they rarely turn up in our area to worry much about. There are misnomers among bird names. Science does not "correct" popular names although it may alter common names in the interest of genetic clarification. Science provides "scientific" names, which are not intended to replace popular names, but to clarify them for technical purposes. Plants are even more subject to this sort of reapplication of popular names to

OUTDOOR RAMBLES TERRY SPRAGUE

wildly divergent phylogenetic groupings. New World "cedars" are in an entirely different clade from Old World "cedars", and they don't even resemble each other, except for being large conifers. Old World cedars are actually in the pine/fir/spruce group. Our cedars are in the cypress/juniper/redwood group. Old World cedars have needle-leaves. Our cedars have flat splays of short leaves instead, like an arbor-vitae. Probably the only connection is the smell of New World incense-cedar wood, which is similar to that of Old World cedars. When it comes to misnomers though, birds are certainly the best examples. More locally, red-bellied woodpecker would seem to have been given by someone who had been wishing for something that just wasn’t there. There is a subtle, rosycolored blush on its belly at certain angles, but if someone actually went looking for a woodpecker with a red belly, this would be the last bird they’d focus on during a

search. The era of shotgun ornithology (where birds were shot, examined dead in the hand, then named for some physical attribute or a fellow ornithologist or the tree they were in or where they were shot) also has given us ring-necked duck. But have you ever seen the ring on the neck of a ringnecked duck? Even a duck hunter with the bird in the hand approach has a difficult time seeing it. The ring around the bill, however, jumps out at you. Now, enter the Connecticut warbler, Tennessee warbler, Nashville warbler and Cape May warbler. They have no ties at all with any of these locations, except in passing through while on spring migration from Central America to the boreal forests of Canada, where they nest. In fact, the Connecticut warbler is rarely recorded in its namesake. Magnolia warblers are rarely found in magnolia trees, palm warblers are never found in palm trees and prairie warblers actually avoid the prairies. Similarly, worm-eating warblers don’t eat worms, and sapsuckers drink sap – they don’t suck it. And while we are on the subject, the family of birds known as goatsuckers (whippoor-wills, nighthawks, et cetera.) don’t suck goats. Their unfortunate family name came from early goat herders seeing these birds following around herds of goats. The goatsuckers were actually after flying insects around the goats, but since two plus two equals three and a half, the birds were after the goats’ milk. Screech owls don’t really

screech – they whinny, like a horse. Bald eagles are not bald ( the name is a shortening of the word “piebald,” which describes something that is spotted or patchy, referring to the eagle’s contrasting dark body and white head and tail). Double-crested Cormorants spend most of their lives showing no crest whatsoever, never mind two of them. However, during late winter/early spring they undergo a partial head molt and acquire a set of specialized feathers that form bushy tufts or crests along each side of the crown. Purple finches aren’t purple – more of a raspberry colour. In fact, there are many species where there has been a lack of care in distinguishing colour when naming our birds – green heron is a good example, purple sandpiper is another. Other misnomers are meadowlark (not a lark, but a blackbird), waterthrush (not a thrush, but a warbler), and house sparrow (not a sparrow but an old world weaver finch). And is the naming of the Sprague’s pipit accurate? It was named after Isaac Sprague who shot the first specimen near Fort Union in 1843. Sorry – but despite it being a frequent question, the Sprague’s pipit was not named after me. I am not even related to the man and I have never seen the bird. 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 .

Two black bear sightings in rural areas west of Wellington

WIthin a 24-hour period last week, two black bear sightings were to west of Wellington were reported to police. The first was spotted on Hubbs Creek Road before 7 a.m. Wednesday and the second Thursday at about 8 a.m.

on Huycks Bay Road, according to the Prince Edward OPP detachment. On Huycks Bay, a woman reported seeing an adult bear standing in the bushes after being followed by a cub. She indicated she left to seek help and upon

returning found her lunch bag missing. Police are reminding the public to be aware and stay safe by storing garbage in waste containers with tightfitting lids, putting garbage out only on the morning of

pick-up, putting away bird feeders, cleaning outdoor grills, picking up fruit and berries ans they ripen, not leaving pet foods outside or compost unturned. -Staff

EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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‘To change the way we do business, we need to change our structure. While this won’t change the types of services we provide, it will change the way we deliver them. -P rince e dWard c ounTy cao M erlin d eWing , exPlaining ThaT Though The MuniciPaliTy has resTrucTured iTs deParTMenTs , raTePayers shouldn ’ T noTice any reducTion in service , buT raTher There May be efficiencies creaTed in The Way ThaT service is done .

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Past meets Present Young Olivia Lipskie and her mom Louise peruse some of the treasures that could be

found at the 48th annual Prince Edward Curling Club Antique Show and Sale in Picton. The show ran from June 15–17 and featured a variety of antiques from jewellery to swords and everything in between. (Photo By Chad Ibbotson)

County’s vision for McFarland site makes good sense

FOR several years, medical professionals and related service providers in this community have been speaking about the need to work together to offer the best comprehensive health care they can while using resources more efficiently. It appears that County council has been listening. The County’s presentation of an age-in-place concept on the McFarland Home site demonstrates how different players in the public and private sectors can work together for an outcome that could provide immense collective benefit. On one hand, with regard to the hospital development, that would give Quinte Health Care a willing partner to work with that has a large parcel of land and is willing to negotiate for the benefit of ratepayers who need better health care services. It is likely the County and the hospital corporation could work to find a deal that allows the hospital the space it needs, possibly with some affordability to the land that could be repaid by investments in other services that could benefit the community. Not only is the idea of retirement living close to the hospital something that would be appealing to residents looking to live in either the proposed condominium developments, assisted care facilities, or the McFarland Home itself, there are likely synergies that can be brought forward by housing a number of shared services in that area and ultimately, reducing strain that could be placed on emergency medical services and paramedics by placing such facilities father from clinics and hospital campuses where seniors can get the care they need close to their homes. Another exciting thing about this proposal is it allows the County to explore the idea of adding value to municipal land through working to find partners that will either buy land and develop to suit the needs of the community or provide services that could ultimately make Picton a more attractive place for both the elderly and families to live. That should mean opportunities for economic growth that could help the bottom line in other ways, including the possibility of adding to the tax rolls and creating a revenue stream for the municipality. It’s no secret Canadian populations are on the increase from coast-to-coast-to-coast, and statistics indicate Prince Edward County is among the communities that will feel the impact of that growth first. It is going to take leadership and looking outside the box not only to deal with those issues within the community, but also to convince funders and investors, both public and private that there is a vision that is worth investing. The County has done its job in this instance, acting as a catalyst to make sure that discussion takes place here with as many influential stakeholders as possible. Now it is up to this community to tell those representatives what it needs to face this challenge head-on and to be ready to hit the ground running while the opportunity presents itself.

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CLEANING UP

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

Spanish and more offered in free summer programs

A free concert at the Regent Theatre by the award-winning children’s performer Jake Differ will kick off a summer filled with fun events and activities for families at The County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives. Under the TD Summer Reading Club theme “Imagine”, the library has planned an exciting line up of activities each week throughout July and August. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, different activities will be offered and the events will travel to all six branches of the library. Themes include “Join the Circus” during the first two weeks of July where children will try their hand – or feet rather – at stilt walking with a professional stilt walker. There will be juggling and face painting skills taught and lots of circus fun. During “Travel through Time” in Weeks 3 and 4, children can attend the Blades of Glory Knight School, a medieval hands-on experience that includes steps to becoming a knight, page or squire, and an opportunity to learn about and see medieval helmets and weaponry. The presenters don medieval armor to perform a combat sequence as well. The Blades of Glory Storytelling event brings history to life as costumed characters from Blades of Glory recount medieval stories, myths and legends. A highlight of the “Travel through Time” weeks will be a performance of Tempest in a Teapot by The Barefoot Players Theatre Troupe. “Awesome Animals” is the subject of Weeks 5 and 6 and includes an animal carnival and a visit from four legged and furry friends from Kristie’s Petting Zoo. “Artists All Around” wraps up weeks 7 and 8 with papermaking, a handson workshop with encaustic artist Susan Wallis and a Magic Show with the astounding Jean Deschaines. Lots of great prizes will be available for children who register for the Summer Reading Program at their local branch of the library as well. “The focus of the Summer Reading program is on literacy and encouraging children to keep reading over the summer,” says Library CEO Barbara Sweet. “By creating excitement

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around reading with special events and adding prizes as incentives, we have found great success in past years in keeping young people engaged in learning and we look forward to making that happen again this summer.” For each book read, reading club members can enter their names in draws that will be held each week. Prizes include face painting kits, a medieval party at the library for the winner and friends, a Beta Fish Kit, and two grand prizes. The grand prizes include a special autographed copy of a Bone book signed by cartoonist and author Jeff Smith, and a workshop for 10 winners who each may bring a friend to attend a magician’s workshop taught by Jean Deschaines. “The great thing about the prize structure this year,” explains Library youth coordinator Liz Zylstra, “is that participants can put their names in the jar for the prize they most want to win.” Two programs that are still in the planning stages and are dependent on interest, are a 6 session “Spanish Songs and Such” program – an introduction to Spanish through song and art, six mornings from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 14, 15, 16 and 21, 22 and 23. The program will be aimed at ages 5 to 7. The same could be offered in French rather than Spanish, again dependent on interest shown by the community. Those interested are asked to contact Christine at crenaud@peclibrary.org or call 613-476-5962. For a full schedule of summertime events, visit our events calendar online at www.peclibrary.org , call 613-476-5962 or drop by any branch of the library.

CHOICE OF KIN

In a vote of his peers, Picton Kinsmen president Ross Lindsay, right, was named Kinsmen of the year. Presenting is vice-president Rick Caruso. (Submitted photo)

A collection of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students volunteered their time to help clean up the Earth. The students raised $1,500 during their second annual e-waste collection event on April 21. The volunteers suffered through freezing cold and rain during the day, but took pride in donating the money to a good cause — the Loyalist Humane Society — who will use the funds on its many initiatives to save and find homes animals of various varieties. (Chad Ibbotson/ Gazette Staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Concerned citizens who have had enough

Regarding Peter Hilton’s response to my letter about the political machine’s assault on democracy... Hilton suggests that any change to be effected in this society of ours must come through an exercise of the democratic process. Joining a political party on the one hand and voting on the other seem to be his only solutions. He also alludes to “peaceful protest” but we all know from experience that meek protesters are easily ignored or, worse, bludgeoned, a favourite tactic of our current political masters. All three options might be just fine if there were an acceptably functioning dem-

ocratic process in place...one that continued to reflect longheld Canadian values re the political process and boasted governments that actually paid attention to the wishes of the people. Unfortunately—and this was the point of my letter, that democratic process of which I speak, the one we once (stupidly) took for granted as eternal, has been usurped by all three levels of government in Canada, perhaps most egregiously at the federal and provincial levels but our local emissaries have proven themselves to be no slouches in this game. It gives me no pleasure to say that Hilton’s prescription

for change is an old and tired one. It is a recipe that is already so devalued by the citizenry that fewer than 50 per cent of eligible voters care to vote in any election and only a smattering of them cast votes that really count. And many, many fewer than 50 per cent actually belong to political parties. As for peaceful protest—well, it would be nice if anyone at all paid attention. “What is the point?” the public seems to be saying. Another kind of “voting” and “joining” seems to be occurring? Across most of this country, people who feel powerless are banding together and silently and

unobtrusively fleeing from beneath the crushing wheels of an egomaniacal political juggernaut. They just don’t seem to care about what they have lost anymore. But not in Quebec. . Hilton calls what’s happening there “mob rule”. I disagree with this assessment of the situation. I prefer to see the people of Quebec who have taken to the street in more elevated terms: they are concerned citizens who have had enough finally turning to face their tormenters! Brian Flack Athol

Law on governors thrown out upon review

An Ontario court just ruled the law requiring highway transporters to have a functioning 105 km/h speed governor to be unconstitutional. This law was put in place a few years ago by the McGuinty government based on the cynical point of view that no one could argue against it because it promotes public safety,

despite the fact that accidents involving speeding highway transporters had been declining for many years. Anyone who has been stuck behind a highway transporter on the 401 taking 10 or 15 kilometers to pass another highway transporter knows that all this law promoted was

road rage, as the long line of passenger vehicles piled up behind the two transporters, waiting for the pass to be completed. The McGuinty government seems to have never known the basic rule of governing— maintain public peace, safety and prosperity with as few laws as possible. Perhaps a group

needs to mount a challenge to the ridiculous Green Energy Act, another set of laws put in place under the cynical point of view that no one could argue against the fact that we need a "greener" environment, it seems, at any cost. Mark Russell Wellington

Food bank director thankful for community support

I would like to thank the Picton United Church and the county people who have always been supportive and responsive to the needs of the food bank. Picton United Church has donated the space and facilities at no cost to the Picton United Church

County Food Bank. The food bank is run by our volunteers, there are no paid position.s All donations are used for the needs of the clients. We get many food and monetary donations from the very generous people and businesses in the county.

For example, Ted Thompson, who is the son of Beth Thompson (founder of the County Food Bank) shaved his beard after 35 years to raise money for the food bank. He raised more than $700 plus food donations. Without the generous

donations of the people, the businesses, and the Picton United Church, the County Food Bank would not be in operation. Pat Romkey Director Picton United Church County Food Bank

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SECURING THE FOUNDATION

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

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Volunteer Kriss Cronin secures one of 29 new birdhouses that were erected at Birdhouse City in Picton over the weekend. The Saturday morning event enjoyed lots of sunshine as volunteers like Cronin showed up to help home some birds. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Grants, corporate donations help fund fitness facility

Fitness trail construction approved Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Construction on a two-kilometre fitness trail is one step closer to getting underway. Committee of the whole voted to approve the construction of the trail last week. The trail had previously been approved at an April 26 committee meeting, but the item was referred to staff for a report on costs at a May 8 council meeting. The report provided last week says the municipality will incur the cost of inspecting the equipment and maintenance. That cost was pegged at $280 for the year and an $886 increase in insurance costs per year. The sand base of the exercise pods is expected to need replacing in five years at a cost of $1,371 along with signage and exercise equipment at a combined cost of $900. Both the gravel screenings for the trail along with fencing is expected to be replaced in 10 years at a combined cost of $1,800. The project was approved without much discussion on the report. The trail is being spear-

headed by Scott Wentworth of the Wentworth Landscape Group and the Come Alive Outside organization. The motion passed last Thursday allows Come Alive Outside to proceed with the first phase of the trail which will create the trail and install fitness equipment on municipal property located on Johnson Street in Picton. The motion also calls for the previously planned adult fitness station adjacent to Sonrise Christian Academy to be replaced with a youth fitness station and that a minimum of 30 feet of chain link fence be erected along the property line. The cost of the trail will be incurred by the Come Alive Outside committee, the Wentworth Landscape Group and other companies which have agreed to provide funding. Costs include $33,744 for outdoor adult fitness equipment, $10,000 for youth exercise equipment, $6,795 for labour and $2,550 for materials for the trail, $3,275 for labour and equipment and $1,500 for material for the exercise pods, $2,210 for lawn restoration, $1,000 for a

sign recognizing project donors and $5,000 for project design and management. Grant money for the project has been secured from the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation and the Stark Family Fund totalling $45,000. Wentworth spoke at the meeting and told councillors of the importance of physical activity. “The crisis of physical activity continues to worsen, affecting all demographics of our community, but especially children and young people,” he said. Wentworth quoted an American medical journal which said for the first time in 200 years the current generation of American children may have shorter life expectancies than their parents. “In all the statistics that come by us in the Come Alive Outside Committee, we see this as the ultimate in these statistics and just how alarming it is,” he said. He said projects like the fitness trail would help to encourage an active lifestyle and hopefully would reverse those statistics.

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Blood-donor clinic this Monday

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Canadian Blood Services will hold their regular clinic Monday at the Prince Edward Community Centre hall.

Donors are welcome to give blood between 2-8 p.m. To book an appointment in advance, please call 1-888-2-DONATE. -Staff

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Mayor Peter Mertens said it's premature to say what further impact the changes may have on municipal staff. He said the review has started at the top and will work down. “In any organizational review you have to decide what the organization will look like and then start to create that organization,” he said. “We've decided on two commissions, we've decided on some areas that will report directly to the CAO and now we'll start to look at and start to build that organization below it.” The release says changes to the commissioner positions will be implemented this summer, but a more in-depth assessment of the municipality's administrative needs will

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continue through summer and into fall. County chief administrative officer Merlin Dewing reiterated in the release that it is too early to say what other positions may be eliminated, created or remain unchanged, but he said the municipality does anticipate “an overall reduction in management positions as well as our overall staff complement.” “Initially, we are making fundamental changes to our upper level management structure, and will continue making adjustments to each staffing level from the top down,” Dewing said. “To change the way we do business, we need to change our structure. While this won’t change the types of services we provide, it will change the way we deliver them.”

Mertens said in looking at the organization it became apparent that there were many instances in which two departments were involved with similar activities. He said the two commissions would make a more effective and efficient organization. He used the example of grass cutting, which was handled by both the recreation, parks and culture and public works departments. “Rather than having to send a parks truck to Wellington to cut grass and then having to send a public works truck to Wellington to cut grass on the side of the road, it was better and more efficient to have one truck and one person to cut grass,” he said. Mertens said it was important for the munici-

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pality to find a way to continue to provide the same level of services while still looking for more efficient ways to deliver them. He said both council and the community have made it clear they don't want to compromise service levels. “In this way we're able to continue to provide that level of service or those number of services and to provide them more effectively,” he said. Robert McAuley will now be commissioner of engineering, development and works and Susan Turnbull will continue in her role as commissioner of corporate services and finance. Both commissioners will be asked to handle additional responsibilities and absorb some others from the dissolved commissions. Mertens said he expects the measures will save money by eliminating duplication of services and streamlining delivery. He said in order for the new structure to succeed, every employee will be asked to take on additional responsibilities. “It's an opportunity for some of our management staff to step up and to maybe take on some additional responsibility,” he said. “We're not asking one person to share the entire load, the intent is to have an organization where people at each level are able to assume responsibilities for their parts. If everyone has the proper skill set to do that then it makes the work load of everyone in the organization that much easier and that much simpler.” The community development department and the human resources department will report directly to the CAO. The community development department will have a broad mandate and will work with the new community development commission to create the community development strategic plan, will provide input for the corporate strategic plan and assist in “implementing a one window approach for development proposals.” of Plum Hollow Inc.

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All charges against Bloomfield foster parent Slatter dropped Crown Attorney said chance for conviction ‘extremely low,’ accused enters peace bond in Picton court Wednesday StaFF writer

peace bond are that the Brick street resident is to be of good behaviour, not communicate with the complainant directly or indirectly and to not place himself in a position of trust or authority of any person under the age of 16 expect for his named grandchildren. “A peace bond is not a finding of guilt. It's a contract between yourself and the court that for the next 12 months you keep the peace...and we all have to do that anyway,” Justice

there was never any crime and the acts alleged didn't constitute a crime in our law and unfortunately, Mr. Slatter had his reputation ruined by coverage in the newspaper and the media by way of these charges,”

Geoff Griffin said when finalizing the agreement between Slatter's attorney Mike Pretsell and Zegouras. After the decision to withdraw the charges Pretsell said he couldn't describe the emotional wringer his client had been through in the past half year. As for the charges being withdrawn, Pretsell was happy the process came to an end on Wednesday morning. “Nothing happened,

Pretsell said. Phone calls from the Gazette to C.A.S. executive director Bill Sweet Wednesday for opinion on the outcome and on Slatter’s comments had yet to be returned as of presstime.

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There were feelings of joy and relief outside the Picton Provincial courthouse Wednesday morning after sexual assault charges against a former Bloomfield foster parent were withdrawn. Ronald Slatter, 63, of Bloomfield, was in court facing charges of sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation when Crown Attorney Adam Zegouras announced that, after conferring with the Children's Aid Society of Prince Edward and the lead Crown Attorney's office, it was decided the charges would not be pursued any further. “The chances of a successful conviction against the accused would be extremely low and it is in the public's interest to withdraw the charges with the accused entering a peace bond,” Zegouras said. Slatter's charges came earlier this year as the beleaguered Children's Aid Society has been hit with a number of sexual assault cases. Most recently, a 71-yearold man who cannot be identified due to a publication ban imposed by the court, was convicted on six counts after assaulting three young girls that were in his care in Wellington and later Bloomfield foster homes. The man is expected to be in Picton Superior Court Friday July 6 for sentencing. Slatter's charges came as a result of a wide sweeping investigation after former Prince Edward County C.A.S. foster parents Joe and Janet Turner Holm were convicted last fall of a number of sexual assault charges and sentenced to a combined seven years in custody. Outside the courthouse after signing his peace bond, Slatter said it felt good to be cleared of the charges. In a revealing interview after making his final appearance in court, Slatter offered an explanation as to why he was investigated and charged as well as the single incident that led to the charges. “There's never been any substance to the charges,” Slatter said. “I've been dragged (through the mud) because I was too vocal. I was one of the people that started pushing for an investigation (of the C.A.S.). And that's when my troubles started.” Slatter was charged by Prince Edward County OPP on Jan. 31. A foster parent for eight years, Slatter and his wife Linda had a 15-year-old girl in their home in 2009 and the alleged incident occurred at that time. “She claimed that I told her a dirty joke and that's what this is all about,” Slatter said. When asked about his ordeal, Slatter said the last six months have been awful. “It's been hell. I knew I hadn't done anything wrong but my name has appeared in the Intelligencer and the County Weekly News so many times and yet the

case that was at trial earlier this month, they never mentioned his name even when he was arrested,” he said. As a foster parent for close to a decade, Slatter mentioned there were hard times but also successes. “There was a girl that we helped get through college and that made it all worth it,” he said, adding that all foster parents in Prince Edward County were being lumped together in light of the recent convictions. “Foster parents are being painted with a brush in this community and that's unfair. Foster parents in Hastings are being painted with a brush in that county, too, because of what's happened here,” he said. When asked about how he repairs his reputation, Slatter was blunt. “It's not going to end here. I have a story to tell,” he said. Asked to clarify if that meant legal action, Slatter said he wouldn't be pursuing that avenue. “I would have to sue (the accuser), she's 18, she's on the road to recovery and I wouldn't do that to her,” he said. “I would have to sue her, have to sue the police and the Crown just to get to the C.A.S. and my pocket isn't that deep.” Conditions of Slatter's

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Committee listens to Council delegates some minor decisions to staff requests to keep Union Road open Grant funding, some site plan agreements, variances, road restrictions passed on

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line approval processes,” the report says. The report says staff reviewed municipal functions that are generally routine and minor in nature, rarely generate council debate or public interest, functions where delegation would provide a faster, more efficient service to the public, and where delegation would reduce internal process costs. The report says the current approval process for minor items can take from six to 12 weeks based on their complexity, but a delegated approval process could reduce that to about two to four weeks. “The intent behind this is these are delegations of authority for items that generally have no reason for coming before council other than they happen to have historically come before council,” said chief administrative officer Merlin Dewing. The new delegations consist of eight routine functions including the ability to sign grant applications to fund municipal initiatives and funding agreements. In this case if a grant is awarded staff would be authorized to sign the agreement, but only if the project and budget for

the municipal contribution has council approval. Staff will now have the ability to approve and execute site plans and site plan agreements for small to midsized developments under a construction value of $1 million. The delegations will also include temporary weight and speed restrictions on road — except in the case of Class 4 wind and Class 3 solar projects — an amendment put forward by councillor Robert Quaiff that was also approved. “In my view that's not minor. With this amendment it will provide transparency and openness for the public to be made aware of those specifications,” Quaiff said. Other delegations include approving uncontested minor variances, approval and execution of encroachment agreements and the ability to approve uncontested stand alone consents. Also included are current and historical practices that are performed by staff, but haven't officially been delegated by bylaw, such as signing letters of approval for special occasion permits and grant relief or reduction for fees for service.

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Union Road will remain open, but the decision comes with the knowledge that the work required to bring the road up to standard is going to be costly. A report before committee of the whole recommended that a section of the road between County Rd. 2 and a point about 200 metres to the north be closed temporarily. Costs for a turnaround at the closed section and for road improvement for the balance of the road through to Hwy 62 were recommended for consideration in the 2013 budget. However, after the committee heard residents' desire to keep the road open last week councillors voted against the recommendations. Among those against the closure was Hillier resident Peggy Burris, who was pleased with the decision. Burris said she attended a public meeting in Ameliasburgh regarding the closure of the road and the overwhelming response was to keep it open. She said the road only requires minor maintenance. “Why ask for public input if you're going to totally ignore what they are suggesting?” she asked councillors at the meeting. Burris said the trip down Union Road wouldn't save time, but offered a “moment of tranquility.” “It may be a short cut, but it rarely has been a time saver,” she said. “It's an escape from the rat race of my daily commute.” She said she was speaking on behalf of 50 other residents who agreed with her assessment of the road. She said everyone she spoke to felt the road was an important part of the culture of the area. “It needs to remain open. It's symbolic of what makes Prince Edward County so attractive to visitors and residents — our sense of place,” she said. “We use it not for speed, but for the experience we enjoy.” Resident Dale Wood said he had received 250–300 signatures on a petition to keep the road open. “I feel, as many do, that this road should remain open. I've travelled it all my life, I feel the road needs to be somewhat fixed — it's going to have to be fixed,” he said. Wood said he has been a

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This week we are travelling to Karlo Estates winery. I've been there several times in the past to do video wine tastings for my web site and have brought friends there. Last week, owner Richard Karlo e-mailed me and said they were having their first wedding at the winery and asked if I wanted to shoot a video for my web site. My website has everything connected to wine in the county ... and this sounded right up my alley so I stopped by yet again! Karlo is the owner and master winemaker at Karlo Estates and is referred to as a "natural adept" as he has no formal training. If you ask him where he learned to make wine he'll tell you "On the street". He is also one of only 50 Wine Judges of Canada. The property was purchased in 2005 from the Stevenson family who had owned it for over 200 years. The 93-acre property extends from Danforth Road in the north to the Wellington on the Lake Golf Course on the south. The property starts at Chase Road on the west, running east past Hubbs Creek ending at the old Stevenson family homestead. The drystone wall that frames the barn was built in the fall of 2005. Planting of the vineyard began in 2006 with the first 3 Ω acres of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Frontenac noir going in. In 2007 they built the drystone bridge (the largest of its type in North America)

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over Hubbs Creek, which winds through their property. The bridge is a mortarless structure made up of 45 tonnes of locally quarried chocolate limestone. It was built by the Drystone Wall Association of Canada with an international team of nine over nine of the hottest days in late June, 2007. This bridge was a focal point during the wedding. As everyone was seated, the bride (preceded by her bridesmaids and flower girl) came up over the bridge and provided a striking picture as she descended towards her future. Following the ceremony her new husband actually carried her up over the bridge much to the delight of many friends and family taking pictures. This will most certainly be just the first of many wedding to take place here!

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Raising a glass Richard Karlo was the first to make port-style wines in the county, earning the acclaim of Canada’s first master sommelier. Wine production at Karlo Estates began in 2008. (Joe Hache/For The Gazette)

all of her winery duties). You can catch her painting upstairs or out in the vineyards and her work hangs in public institutions, galleries and private collections throughout Canada. Visit their Loft Gallery to find out more. During the spring and

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winter, the tasting room is run out of their central birthing stable, aptly now their barrel room. Although Karlo Estates has won many awards and Delores and I enjoy all of their wines the one we sip when we're sitting on their deck is their Frontenac gris rosé. Delores says it's like having a bowl of strawberries in her mouth! It starts off sweet, finishes dry and is very complex and intense in between. Because Frontenac is naturally high in sugar and acid this is an off dry wine, about a 2 level in sweetness but has a clean dry finish. I would encourage anyone visiting (or living in) the county to drop by, grab a glass of Rosé (or your favourite varietal) and stroll down to see the bridge ... and don't forget your camera. -Joe Hache maintains an independent guide to local wineries at www.princeedwardcountywineries.com. Join him in the Gazette for a tour of county wineries.

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All persons are prohibited from engaging in recreational activities in the Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area, and anyone found doing so may be charged under the Wildlife Area Regulations of the Canada Wildlife Act. All unexploded explosive ordnance, new or old, partial or complete, must be considered dangerous as it may explode, causing serious injury or death. If you have found something that might be an unexploded device, do not touch or disturb it in any way. Note the location of the object and leave the area. Call your local police and report what you have found, and where you found it. For more information, please contact: Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada Telephone: 519-472-6695 Environment Canada Inquiry Centre Telephone: 1-800-668-6767 (in Canada only) or 819-997-2800 TTY: 819-994-0736 Email: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca

Les activités récréatives sont interdites dans la Réserve nationale de faune de la baie Wellers, et toute personne qui enfreint cette interdiction est passible de poursuites en vertu du Règlement sur les réserves d’espèces sauvages de la Loi sur les espèces sauvages du Canada. Toutes les munitions explosives non explosées, nouvelles ou anciennes, incomplètes ou complètes, doivent être considérées comme dangereuses, parce qu’elles peuvent exploser, causant des blessures graves ou la mort. Si vous avez trouvé un objet qui pourrait être un dispositif non explosé, ne le touchez pas et ne le dérangez pas. Prenez note de l’emplacement de l’objet et quittez la zone. Appelez la police locale et dites-lui ce que vous avez trouvé et à quel endroit. Pour des renseignements plus détaillés, veuillez vous adresser à : Service canadien de la faune Environnement Canada Téléphone : 519-472-6695 Informathèque d’Environnement Canada Téléphone : 1-800-668-6767 (au Canada uniquement) ou 819-997-2800 TTY : 819-994-0736 Courriel : enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca

queen’s cake Visitors to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration in Wellington on Friday and Saturday were treated to a traditional English tea along with a slice of free cake to celebrate the occasion. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

“The kings and queens of England have recognized the significant contribution of our people in this military alliance with the crown, which is really a nation to nation relationship,” he said. “It is a great honour to celebrate with Her Majesty our treaty partnering and to remember what that relationship has been over the centuries and to wish Her Majesty good health, prosperity and many, many more years of happiness.” Diamond Jubilee celebration committee chair Sandy Latchford said it was important to the committee to have all of the local community groups involved with the celebration. Latchford said the Historical Society decided to hold the Diamond Jubilee celebration because the Queen's coronation was a part of history and something many residents lived through. “It's part of the living memory. There were a lot of people alive that were alive 60 years ago to experience that coronation and her coming into her reign,” Latchford said. “We often look at history and it's way, way, way back. This time we thought we would celebrate something that's in the living memory.” She said many people have vivid memories of the coronation and look back fondly at the memories. She said even those who aren't monarchists could take interest in the memorabilia simple historic value of the event.

The Picton Gazette

ofHOMES Prince Edward County’s

www.eAstlAKeislAnDfORsAle.COM 1.5 Acre island full of mature trees. Open concept w cathedral ceilings. 3+ Bedrms, 1 bath w clawfoot tub. Solar electricity, propane kitchen appliances. Wood burning f/p, lg west facing deck. Perfect rental/investment property. $349,900 Mls 2120461 Call teAl BAveRstOCK, sales Rep 613-476-2100 or teal.baverstock@century21.ca lAnthORn ReAl estAte ltD., BROKeRAge* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED www.tealbaverstock.com

west lAKe wAteRfROnt Main St location. 4 bedroom brick bungalow on large lot for the gardner and dock for your boat. Close to harbour. Features living rm with fireplace, dining area and country kitchen with lots of cupboards. Full finished basement with walkout and gas fireplace. 3 baths. Call to view. Mls 2124208 shAROn ARMitAge, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

uinte Isle

piCtOn DevelOpMent pROpeRty Commercial/ residential development property on the western edge of Picton. 52 acres with frontage on both the Loyalist Parkway and Talbot Street. Proposed new Picton-Hallowell secondary plan shows property designation as 'Town Gateway Area' and 'Residential'. Present buildings include a 4 bdrm brick home, 2 car garage, & large barn. $1.6 MilliOn Mls 2115169 lAnthORn ReAl estAte ltD., BROKeRAge* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

21 PHOTOS

Call Bev sKiDMORe, Broker 613-476-2100 email: skidmore2100@yahoo.ca www.bevskidmore.com

SHOWCASE

SERVING THE COUNTY FOR OVER 14 YEARS thursday, june 21, 2012

whAt A view!!! Stunning 360 degree views from this lovely Lake on the Mountain raised bungalow. This 245` x 413` property captures some of the most incredible views in all of Prince Edward County. See feature sheet for list of renovations. New cherrywood kitchen with Quartz countertops, new appliances, 2 new bathrooms, new hardwood, ceramic & carpet flooring throughout. In addition, new roof, siding, windows and new gas forced-air furnace. Hallmark concrete and fibreglass in-ground swimming pool. Screened in gazebo at edge of property offers simply no better view of the Glenora Ferry, Adolphustown & Hayward Long Reach. Only 10 minutes to Picton. $455,000 MLS 2122328

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

sun june 24th 1-3 pM

12 DivisiOn stReet piCtOn 1.5 storey home has been extensively renovated. Open concept kitchen/living/dining area accented by the ambiance of a propane fireplace. Massive loft bedroom. Home sits on a large town lot with detached garage/workshop and shed. $219,900 Mls 2123595 Kevin gAle, sales Rep cell 613-476-1874 h. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net

Open hOuse sAt june 23RD 2-4 pM

8 tAlBOt st. glenORA BuilDing, unit # 303 piCtOn westwinD COnDOMiuMs Spacious third floor unit with cathedral ceilings, glassed-in balcony, in-suite laundry, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, underground parking, well-maintained building & grounds. $219,900 Mls 2124210 ChRistine & COlin henDen, Broker & sales Rep tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

new listing

Tranquil setting 5 bedrm, 4 bath home, nestled among mature trees, rests on Black River. 3 level home features hardwood floors, ceramic in baths, new windows throughout, family rm with 15 ft cathedral ceilings, library with step down to sitting room with fireplace, 2 1/2 garage, skylights on 3rd floor, large closets throughout. Master bedrm on 2nd floor with walk in closet & 4 pc ensuite with jacuzzi tub. 4 season sunroom that brings the outdoors inside. Custom kitchen overlooks backyard with garden doors to 11x38 deck, perennial gardens. Waterfront is a canoe or kayaks paradise which leads to South Bay. $465,000 Mls 2124038

Call CHUCK SLIK, Broker 613-471-1708 www.chestnutpark.com

Enjoy the panoramic water views from almost every room in the home. 9ft ceilings in the lower level with large 2nd master bedroom and walkout to the patio. Main living area offers bright and spacious rooms with walkouts to the cedar deck. Custom kitchen with Diamastone counter tops, stainless steel appliances, soft closing drawers and an abundance of storage. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen opens up to the large dining room with the wall of windows and 20ft ceilings. The open concept flows into the Living Room with pot lighting throughout, new heat producing fireplace with glass door and screens built in. Private suite and 2 spacious bdrms for guests and family. Treed ravine leads to the waters edge or drive down to the protected cove below. Walking trails and room for pool and tennis court. Home is beautifully landscaped with extensive gardens. Impeccable home in a desirable location only minutes to Picton and 10 minutes from the 401. $819,000 Mls 2124354

Call gAil fORCht, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

Open hOuse

just listeD

piCtOn BAy wAteRfROnt Well priced waterfront bungalow on Picton Bay. Approx. 3000 sq ft of living space. Clean shoreline with dock and boatlift. 2 decks. Double garage and triple garage out building. 4 bedrooms, walkout basement. A lot of house. $569,00 Mls 2124266 heRB pliwisChKies, sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

Open hOuse

sun june 24th 1-3 pM

listen tO the BiRDs Well-built 6 year old bungalow in a quiet scenic location overlooking the Big Island marshlands. No worries about anyone obstructing your view. 3 bedrooms. Country kitchen w/ access to a large deck perfect for lounging or alfresco dining. l-l/2 car garage with extra height for additional storage. Central air. Great well. Additional lot available. $229,900 Mls 2123428 lAnthORn ReAl estAte ltD., BROKeRAge* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

sun june 24th 2-4 pM

wAteRfROnt

heRB pliwisChKies, sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

Open hOuse

new listing

89 sMiths BAy Avenue, COunty RD 8 $589,000 This elegant waterfront home is totally unique with a design that incorporates an intriguing contemporary design. Located in Waupoos in a protected cove on a charming and private cul-de-sac near marina. Features cathedral ceilings, skylights, fabulous gallery space and superb renovated kitchen. Mls 2124125 Call eliZABeth CROMBie, sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

new listing

Waterfront with sandy shore and 5 Acres overlooking Waupoos Island. Impeccable 1830s Stone home with a 2nd storey early addition plus a more recent architecturally designed great room, master and lower rec-room - professionally designed. Yesteryear charm with completely updated and modern conveniences. Spacious Master bedroom with large windows and balcony overlooking the vista of tended dwarf apple trees and strawberries which reduces maintenance. Spa ensuite and generous walk-in closet. The integrity of the original character is displayed with the deeply recessed window sills, wide baseboard, and tall ceilings. Centre hall plan. Care & attention to retain on the interior some of the original stone exterior. Luxury & modern touches with skylights, wrap around maintenance free deck, newer windows and a kitchen designed for entertaining. The luxury of generous space but easy to maintain. Breezeway and a double attached garage. Pride of ownership is evident throughout. Dock at the shore. $825,000 Mls 2124385

Call gAil fORCht, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

Call CAROl BROugh, sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

new listing

www.pRinyeRsCOveMARinA.COM The Prinyer's Cove Marina with 30 boat slips and 8 moorings for seasonal and overnight docking, located in the best Sailing harbour in Eastern Ontario is now for sale! A truly unique property, featuring the marina, including clubhouse with full bathrooms and laundry, a general store, and a gorgeous custom built 4000 sq.ft. plus home operating as the Bed and Beyond B&B. A stunning home with high end finishes with professional landscaping. Both marina and home are on 2.8 acres with 176 ft. of waterfront. A gorgeous waterfront retreat, perfect for the social retiree looking for a seasonal business. $1,200,000 Mls 2124295

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE

Call MARy jAne Mills, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca www.maryjanemills.com

142 gileAD RD Centrally located between Belleville and Picton and close to the Sandbanks, wineries and a distillery. This red brick bungalow sits in a rural setting over-looking rolling fields. The nicely landscaped grounds have a large fenced in area between the home and 32 x 26 ft. 2 car garage/workshop providing the privacy for a patio and/or gazebo. Step from the slate foyer into the large kitchen with lots of cupboard space and prep area. You will be amazed with how freshly renovated this home is. The kitchen leads to the open concept dining/living room with patio doors opening to a large deck designed with entertaining in mind. Gleaming hardwood floors through out. A master bedroom with a great room to sit in and enjoy the copious amounts of natural light through the generously large windows. Three spare bedrooms on the main floor and one in the basement provide room for a family or unexpected guests or perhaps a B&B. $289,900 Mls 2121887

Call MARK gARDineR, sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

8 MOnROe COuRt Wellington on the Lake. Cute and cozy. That’s what you will find when you look at this 2 bedrm, 2 bath home. Living rm w fp, facing south, eat in kitchen, dining rm, master bedrm, 3 pc ensuite. Large private deck, retractable awning. Attached 1 car garage. Adult park on leased land. Asking $139,900 Mls 2123993 geORge ReiD, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

uinte Isle

new pRiCe

piCtOn BAy wAteRfROnt Live on Picton Bay! Golf and lakeside living is here in this stunning waterfront walkout bungalow. Watch the boats sail by - beautiful view! Many recent updates. Inground 16 x 32 pool, walkout deck and balcony. Large model kitchen, recently updated. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Walk-out basement adds added living area to this waterfront home. Open vaulted ceilings with large windows flood this home with natural light & provide picturesque view. Cozy warm with 2 fireplaces and new forced air furnace, with air conditioning for comfort-cool living during those hot lazy summer days. Next door to golf course. $519,000 Mls 2121700

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

heRB pliwisChKies, sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

A tOuCh Of ClAss $885,000 Impressive, immaculate, alluring estate home situated on 34 acres nestled in the trees with great vistas of fields andd woods from every window. Newer home designed from 19th century blueprint with central staircase, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Separate studio offers endless possiblities. Paved driveway, beautiful gardens and arbours with gazebo. Mls 2111720 Call eliZABeth CROMBie, sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

RE/16 f THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

JimWait Sales Rep.

Q u i n t e L t d . B r o k e ra g e

Darlene Eldridge Broker

Working with Buyers locally, from Toronto, Ottawa and the World! ! LD G ES! O S LIN IRE

N TO T PICBAY FRON R TE WA

Finished in October, 2009, this 1450sqft. bungalow is set on a lovely, generous lot in Picton's newest subdivision. Two bedrooms, a spacious den, two full baths, and this one has an ensuite with a 2-person jacuzzi tub. Rear deck has natural gas BBQ hook-up and privacy lattice, plus outdoor speakers wired in the house for your entertaining enjoyment. A front porch overlooking beautiful perennial landscaping. Only four blocks from Picton's Main Street's fine dining, banking, coffee shops and shopping. www.8jasperavenue.com MLS 2123840

This is a fabulous property with over 670 ft. waterfront, 15+ acres, one mile to Picton Golf Course and only 1 mile more to downtown Picton. There is a 5 year old home on the property but it is the property that holds ALL the value. Walk down the gentle knoll through an ancient and enchanting old growth stand of white cedar and pine to tranquil south facing waterfront vistas. A nice surprise awaits in the clearing at the waterfront..... MLS 2123270

$379,900

$1,500,000

L CA L R AL

T EN PM O EL T EV LO

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A 6.82 acre property on Loyalist Parkway in a busy shopping area at the edge of Picton`s commercial core. Suitable future uses may include franchise food chain, retail, warehouse and distribution businesses. Current zoning is a mix of rural and institutional. The area is level with municipal services to the lot. A fantastic opportunity! MLS 2123808

This move-in ready, renovated 4 bedroom home is a big surprise inside! 4 spacious bedrooms with full baths on both levels. Rooms are bright with many new vinyl windows & pleasant paint colours. Full front porch and walkout from the dining room to a deck makes it easy to BBQ. 2.5 acres gives the children lots of room to play. Two outbuildings, one with Hydro too. MLS 2121709

$949,000

$192,900

uinte Isle®

399-2134

SHARON ARMITAGE

Broker of Record N OPESE HOU

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

SAT, JUNE 23RD 1-2:30PM 9 CARLA COURT, WELLINGTON View Lake Ontario from deck. Park access to water. 3 bedrm Quebec log style chalet. Open concept living rm, dining rm, kitchen, cozy fireplace, masterbedrm on main floor. Sunrm, full finished lower level, family rm, fireplace. Immaculate, nicely decorated. Asking $349,900 MLS® 2123056

COUNTY RD 49 TO CTY RD 15 TO HINT LANE #17 Thinking of retiring to the county? Not quite ready to build? 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 for residential use. Landscaping is done, extensive decking at shore. Two 35 ft Citation trailers with decking. Perfect retreat while you are waiting to build your dream home. Call for more details. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120805

ELK ST., PICTON 4 bedrm, 2 storey vinyl sided home on large deep lot close to all amenities. Large country kitchen, living rm, sm den, forced air gas furnace, vinyl windows, large deck and single car garage. Great family home. Asking $149,900 MLS® 2116611

T JUS D E LIST

N OPESE HOU

SAT, JUNE 23RD 1-2:30PM FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING Reduced and Ready to go! 120 Westwind Cres Wellington. Lg bungalow, nicely landscaped lot. Walk to shops, church & beach. Ideal family home, 3 bedrms on main floor, 2 baths. Finished basement, bath, room for more bedrms. Open concept kitchen, dining rm, living rm. Patio doors to double deck, private backyard. Main floor laundry, inside entry to double car garage. Call to view. Asking $269,900 MLS® 2120217

1824 NORTH BIG ISLAND RD Views of Bay of Quinte. Elevated ranch bung, 8+ ac of land. Approx 1,500 sq ft living space plus full finished basement. 3 bedrms on main level & 2 on lower level, lg family rm with fireplace, lg eat in kitchen, lots of oak cupboards, bright living rm. Attached 2 car garage, inside entry plus oversized garage workshop. Call to view. MLS® 2121684

BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT Telegraph Narrows. Area of great fishing and boating. Large treed nicely landscaped lot with drilled well, entrance and hydro are in. Ready to go to build your new home. Approx 90 ft of shoreline. Set in the trees. Close to 401, Kingston and Napanee. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120848

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

$114,500 $115,000 $115,000 $119,500

5+ Acre Building Lot with Well & Survey 5+ Acre Building Lot with Well & Survey Lake Ontario Waterfront Lot Deeded Access Waterfront Lot with Well & Survey

2120572

$199,000 Waterfront Building Lot on Adolphus Reach

2121024 $219,000 Waterfront Building Lot on Long Point 2120262 $1,275,000 Producing Vineyard with 241 Acres

VACANT LAND E NC ME E I EN HO NV & COTORE S

Active convenience store in a superb location across from Picton LCBO, on the main road from Picton to Sandbanks Provincial Park, with significant driveby traffic. The business currently has Ontario Lottery, dry cleaning drop-off depot, and convenience items including grocery, drinks and ice. Includes a 3 bedroom detached single family bungalow with large detached garage - excellen storage. This is a well-run turnkey business. MLS 2123809

$750,000

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Q u i n t e L t d . B r o k e ra g e

Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage

2121624 2121625 2121679 2121906

GEORGE REID Broker

LAKEBREEZE COURT, WELLINGTON 3 bedroom stone/brick executive home on lg lot backing onto Millineum Trail and walking distance to all amenities. Main floor master bedrm with ensuite, living rm, family rm walkout to deck, kitchen, dining rm, hardwood throughout. 2 car garage, inside entry. MLS® 2124213

MAIN ST WELLINGTON Step back in time. 4 bedrm 2 storey brick home, unique features, one of a kind in the village of Wellington. Views of Lake Ontario. Walk to park, beach & stores. Lg principal rooms, totally upgraded and renovated with taste. Lg backyard fenced in. Area to park 3 vehicles. Call to view. MLS® 2123297

CHASE RD., HILLIER WARD Close to Closson Chase Winery and Karlo Estate Winery. 25 ac of land with approx 12 ac workable and good clay loam soil. Softwood bush on property as well as some marsh. Asking $129,900 MLS® 2120655

367 BLEECKER ST, BELLEVILLE Large brick home, large lot, nicely treed. 3 Bedrms, large country kitchen with newer cupboards, bright great rm with hardwd floors, main floor laundry/den, leads to lg deck. Newer furnace, asphalt shingles, central air, newer windows. Covered wrap around porch. Call to view. Asking $189,900 MLS® 2120453

1 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND Just west of Hillier. Drilled well on property, entrance permit available and hydro is close to lot line. This property is close to Trenton and in area of nice homes. Wineries close by. Asking $41,900 MLS® 2121680

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

ONE OF THE AGENTS IN THIS SECTION WILL HAVE THE ANSWER FOR YOU!

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 f RE/17

THE PICTON GAZETTE Kevin Gale Sales Rep.

Res: 613.476.1874 Cell: 613.242.7295 kevingale@remax.net

www.countyremax.com

QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE

Colin Henden

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.922.2251 colinhenden@remax.net

Christine Henden Cell: 613.967.9305 ChristineHenden.com

Mary Jane Mills

Broker

$39,900.

BUILDING LOT. 2 acres, 2 road frontages. Convenient to Belleville. CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$75,000.

CAFÉ BUSINESS. Great location, Picton’s Main St., one block from free parking. Seats 20+. Premises also available for sale. MLS 2123459

CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.921.0028 mills2@sympatico.ca

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.849.8864 marc@remaxquinte.com www.rightonthemarc.ca

Tony Scott

$150,000.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Picton, 1100 sq.ft. main floor commercial condo unit. Long term lease available. MLS 2123934 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$154,900.

Semi-detached 3 bed, 2 bath home located in McCauley Village w/ open verandah on front and side. MLS 2123365 TED SURRIDGE

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

SOLD

NEW

Broker.

1 Lake Street, PICTON, ON 613.476.5900

$149,000.

Beautiful 50 acre parcel, comes with blasted well. 10 minutes from Picton. MLS 2124207 COLLEEN GREEN

$159,900.

4 bedroom Bloomfield home is ideal starter home or rental property. Sits on large village lot. MLS 2123116 KEVIN GALE

$149,900.

Country bungalow between Picton & Belleville is priced to sell. Detached garage/workshop. MLS 2123015 KEVIN GALE

SOLD

$164,900.

2 bedroom Picton home will suit first time buyers. Many upgrades. Ready to move into! MLS 2120677 KEVIN GALE

Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.503-0046 tony@remaxpec.ca

Colleen Green Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.476.6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca Twitter: @ColleenGreenatR Website: www.colleengreenpicton.com

$175,000.

$179,900.

$187,500.

$189,000.

130 ft. waterfront lot, convenient to Picton/Belleville. Easy water access. MLS 2120209 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

A beautifully renovated home, relax with all the modern comforts & some subtle hints of yesteryear. MLS 2123145 TONY SCOTT

Renovated downtown 2 bdrm or 1 bdrm + den condo in the heart of downtown Picton. MLS 2120031 DEBBIE MCKINNEY

CLOSE TO SANDBANKS! Pretty lot fronting on the Outlet River with 3 bedroom/1 bath mobile home & bunkie. MLS 2123527 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$199,900.

$200,000.

$205,000.

Ted Surridge

NEW

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5170 Office: 613.399.5900 Email: teds@kos.net

Ron Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

Veronica Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

Nick Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

2 bedroom Picton bungalow features oak kitchen, hardwood floors, finished basement. MLS 2123790 KEVIN GALE

REDUCED

$209,000.

4 bdrms, 1 acre, 1 minute to downtown Picton! Very clean brick home on the edge of town. MLS 2122202 TONY SCOTT

The heart of grape country on a quiet county road, across from the Lavender Farm on a 1.6 acre lot. MLS 2120614 RON & VERONICA NORTON

SOLD

$210,600.

3 bdrms up, 2 bdrms down, has in-law suite potential. 3 baths. Private location on outskirts of Picton. MLS 2123135 TONY SCOTT

Year round cottage w/ 2 bedrooms and bunkie that sleeps 3, screened in porch, finished basement. MLS 2124314 DONNA & NICK HAWRYLUK

SOLD

$212,500.

Open concept 3 bdrm, 1 bath Picton bungalow with low maintenance fenced backyard. MLS 2121945 MARY JANE MILLS

3 bdrm split on quiet street minutes walk to downtown Picton. MLS 2123125 MARC OUELLETTE

$224,900.

Spectacular waterfront, picturesque lot, convenient location, gorgeous sunsets seeing is believing! MLS 2120977 DONNA & NICK HAWRYLUK

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 nickh@remax.net

Sales Rep.

Donna Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 donnah@remax.net

$234,900.

$249,900.

$268,000.

35.8 acres with 2 small barns and a greenhouse, located on Danforth Rd and fronting on Loyalist Parkway. MLS 2123301 TED SURRIDGE

1060 sq.ft. Rosemary Lane condo. Open concept main floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. MLS 2120248 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

PROSPECT ST. PICTON. In-law suite, separate entrance. Living room, fireplace. Fenced, in-ground pool. MLS 2121863 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Bungalow w/ in-law suite sitting on 5+ acres with land on both sides of the creek to Pleasant Bay. MLS 2122018 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$269,000.

$275,000.

$299,000.

Herb Pliwischkies Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5399 Cell: 613.921.7441

Debbie McKinney Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.885.1485 debbie@remaxquinte.com

159 ACRES. Approx 120 acres workable. Situated in North Marysburgh. MLS 2123675 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Original character mixed with modern updates. Hardwood floors and trim on main level. Great fenced yard with inground pool! MLS 2120828

RON & VERONICA NORTON

Ontario St. century home very well maintained & decorated. MLS 2121959 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate Picton century home. Walkout to patio with 3 tiered deck, salt water pool. MLS 2117354 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

Bringing Buyers from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and across Canada to Vendors in the County!

RE/18 f THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

Kevin Gale Sales Rep.

Res: 613.476.1874 Cell: 613.242.7295 kevingale@remax.net

www.countyremax.com

QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE

Colin Henden

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.922.2251 colinhenden@remax.net

Christine Henden

Broker.

Cell: 613.967.9305 ChristineHenden.com

Mary Jane Mills

Broker

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.921.0028 mills2@sympatico.ca

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.849.8864 marc@remaxquinte.com www.rightonthemarc.ca

Tony Scott

$299,900.

3 bedroom, 2 bath home close to Picton. Lots of natural light, open living concept. 1.5 acre lot. MLS 2122914 KEVIN GALE

$334,900.

Fully renovated, furnished & equipped 4 season cottage sitting on 92 ft of crystal clear Adolphus Reach waterfront. MLS 2122219 TONY SCOTT

$300,000.

Keep your options open. Currently Retirement Residence, this could also be a B&B or a great family home! MLS 2122954 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$338,000.

1531 sq.ft. 3 bdrm bungalow to be built by Hickory Homes. Colour choice and finishes can be yours. MLS 2122684 MARY JANE MILLS

$319,000.

King St. duplex. Must be sold! $28,800.00 gross. Down to $319,000. MLS 2121454 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$339,900.

1.7 acre waterfront century home – sandy beach. MLS 2122223 MARC OUELLETTE

1 Lake Street, PICTON, ON 613.476.5900 304 Main Street, WELLINGTON,ON 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.888.217.0166

$329,000.

SITTING ON A KNOLL with view of Bay on 5.75 acres. Tip top condition, well maintained, tasteful décor. MLS 2123226 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$345,000.

4+ bdrms, 3 baths w/self-contained 2 bdrm apartment, near Sandbanks beach. MLS 2107193 TONY SCOTT

Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.503-0046 tony@remaxpec.ca

Colleen Green Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.476.6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca Twitter: @ColleenGreenatR Website: www.colleengreenpicton.com

$363,700.

"Avalon" model, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. MLS 2122736 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$389,000.

$395,000.

2 bedroom, 1 bath home with many updates. Also features a barn, shed, and 54 acres of privacy. MLS 2114912/2114915 DONNA & NICK HAWRYLUK

A great opportunity on a 3+ acre lot with home, detached garage and 8500 sq.ft. of green house. MLS 2121781/1784/1790 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$450,000.

$455,000.

Ted Surridge

$399,900.

13+ acre hobby farm in pastoral setting 15 minutes north of Belleville. MLS 2124136 DEBBIE MCKINNEY

WATERFRONT

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5170 Office: 613.399.5900 Email: teds@kos.net

Ron Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 ronnorton@bellnet.ca

Veronica Norton Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.399.5900 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

Nick Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

$439,000.

Renovated 1870’s farmhouse complete with full workshop & garage sitting on 2 ac overlooking Lake Ontario in Cressy. MLS 2117369 TONY SCOTT

$479,000.

PICTON. Gracious, solid-brick, completely restored from walls in. Spacious yard & garage/workshop. MLS 2121995 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Stunning inside and out! Beautiful home sitting on a 3 acre waterfront lot on Bay of Quinte. MLS 2120189 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$479,000.

QUARTER MILE OF WATERFRONT! Exceptional waterfront building site with roadway to shore & 3-season cabin. MLS 2121552 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 nickh@remax.net

Sales Rep.

Donna Hawryluk

Sales Rep.

Tel: 613.476.4920 Cell: 613.922.6205 donnah@remax.net

Herb Pliwischkies Sales Rep

$555,000.

13 acre Waupoos Island property with sandy shores, views of Lake Ontario. MLS 2123349 COLLEEN GREEN

INCREDIBLE

$569,000.

Waterfront bungalow on Picton Bay. Approx. 3000 sq.ft. of living space. 4 bedrooms, walkout basement. MLS 2124266 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

NEW

Lake on the Mountain waterview. Drastically reduced to $455,000. Totally renovated, June occupancy. MLS 2122328 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

$519,000.

Picton Bay waterfront. Great bungalow next to Golf Club. Very private and well maintained. MLS 2121700 HERB PLIWISCHKIES

NEW

$589,000.

6 yr old, 3 bedroom, 3 bath century home on gorgeous lot with in-law suite. See interior of in-law suite at www.countyholidayhomes.com/LaCasa Mia. MLS 2124250 COLLEEN GREEN

Tel: 613.476.5399 Cell: 613.921.7441

Debbie McKinney Sales Rep

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.885.1485 debbie@remaxquinte.com

$975,000.

4000+ sq.ft. fully renovated living space. 10 acres total. 3 bdrms, 4 baths. Adolphus Reach waterfront. MLS 2121319 TONY SCOTT

$1,200,000.

Prinyer’s Cove Marina and Bed and Beyond is a unique waterfront property featuring a custom built 6 year old home. MLS 2124296 MARY JANE MILLS

$3,500,000.

200+ acres of vacant land includes 145 acres of workland. 2050 ft of Lake Ontario waterfront. MLS 2123954 RON & VERONICA NORTON

$469,000.

4 bdrm, 2 bath cape cod style home overlooking Long Reach. Multi level decking at rear of home. MLS 2120845 TONY SCOTT

$529,000.

FARM FOR SALE. Road frontage in Hallowell & Bloomfield. 160 acres with newer bungalow. Land & house rented. MLS 2121760 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN

$659,000.

1870’s 5 bdrm farmhouse, 3700 sq.ft. living space, inground pool, cabana, wet bar & screened in sitting room. MLS 2121472 TONY SCOTT

Beautiful partially cleared lots on quiet country road Lot 2 Mitchells Crossroad MLS 2124279, $111,000 Lot 3 Mitchells Crossroad MLS 2124276, $74,000 Lot 4 Mitchells Crossroad MLS 2124281, $74,000

TONY SCOTT

Bringing Buyers from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and across Canada to Vendors in the County!

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 f RE/19

THE PICTON GAZETTE

102 Main Street, Picton

The Gold Standard in Prince Edward County $435,000 OPEN HOUSE

Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage*

*Independently owned & operated

$139,000 NEW LISTING MLS 2124365

MLS 2123646

WWW.2783COUNTYROAD5.COM

• START OR RETIRE HERE • 1000 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW • 3 BEDROOMS, FULL BATH • EVERYTHING ON ONE FLOOR • ECONOMICAL UPKEEP • CARPORT, PAVED DRIVE

$249,900 MLS 2120506

THE EDWARD

21 PHOTOS

• 1 BDRM PLUS DEN/BDRM • OPEN CONCEPT • GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, 9" CEILINGS • 4 PC BATH, SEPARATE SHOWER STALL • HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE • HIGH SECURITY BUILDING

$299,500 MLS 2122555

1341 County Road 12

• CHARMING FARMHOME WITH HARDWOOD & PINE FLOORS • ORIGINAL TIN CEILING • UPDATED AMENITIES • DOUBLE CAR GARAGE • FOR MORE PICS, GO TO WWW.438CCOUNTYROAD1.COM

$344,900 MLS 2122759

EXCLUSIVE PINE RIDGE

• GREAT HOME IN AN GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD • BRIGHT AND INVITING THROUGHOUT • GOURMET KITCHEN WITH ISLAND, BREAKFAST NOOK, SEPARATE DINING AREA • LG MASTER BEDRM, DOUBLE CLOSETS, ENSUITE • ATTACHED GARAGE FIT FOR A KING AND ALL THE TOYS

• MAIN FLOOR LIVING AT IT'S BEST!

$184,900

WWW.31LAKESTREET.COM

Sales Rep

21 PHOTOS

• 2 STOREY, 4 BEDROOMS • TOTALLY UPGRADED IN 1989 • 2ND STOREY ADDED IN 1995 • BRIGHT, CHERRY HOME • FULLY FENCED YARD • GARDEN PLOT, FISH POND

$199,000 MLS 2123243

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young

INCOME OPPORTUNITY NEAR WEST LAKE

• ROUND STONE DUPLEX LOCATED ON COUNTY RD 12 NEAR THE SANDBANKS. • 2 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM UNITS, ONE UP, ONE DOWN

www.colleengalway.com • EXTRA LARGE LOT AND HALF WITH AN ABOVE colleen.galway@century21.ca GROUND POOL AND STORAGE SHED. • EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR A YEAR ROUND VACATION RENTAL

$399,900

Sales Reps.

www.pec.on.ca/young thefamilyteam@gmail.com

• QUIET COUNTRY LIVING • 4 BEDROOM 2 STOREY HOME • ABOVE GROUND POOL • PLENTY OF DECKING • ROOF REPLACED IN 2010 • CLOSE TO NORTHPORT

CHURCH CONVERSION CLOSE TO THE LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA • FEATURES TRIPLE BRICK CONSTRUCTION, DEEP WINDOW LEDGES AND ORIGINAL UN PAINTED TIN PANELS IN THE LOFT SPACE • CLOSE TO SERENE STONE BEACHES

MLS 2122268

SOLD

CHARMING CENTURY HOME 21 PHOTOS

• CLOSE TO SANDBANKS • 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS • LARGE TREED LOT • WATERFRONT ACCESS NEARBY • GREAT VACATION RENTAL

$244,900

Bev Skidmore

Paul Gentile

58 CTY RD 18, CHERRY VALLEY

LIVE, RETIRE, VACATION & ENJOY

$89,900

$249,900 NEW LISTING

• LARGE LOT INCLUDING HOUSE & BARN/STUDIO • BRIGHT, RENOVATED CENTURY HOME • 3 FLOORS, LOTS OF LOFT SPACE • RED PINE FLOORS, ORIGINAL TIN AND BEAD • IDEAL FOR AN ARTIST AND STUDIO, WORKSHOP BOARD CEILINGS • MODERN CONVENIENCES AND TOUCHES OR CONVERT IT TO A GUEST HOUSE • IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTY • INCOME PRODUCING VACATION/RETIREMENT • CLOSE TO SHOPPING, PICTON HOSPITAL, PROPERTY SANDBANKS, WINERIES, ANTIQUE SHOPS • STREET TEXT LISTING INFO INSTANTLY: TEXT GOLD116 TO #33344 GALLERIES AND GREAT RESTAURANTS

Broker

www.paulgentile.ca

Broker

MLS 2124235

www.bevskidmore.com skidmore2100@yahoo.ca

MLS 2122503

NEW LISTING

WWW.PIERCEROAD.COM

LOVELY BUILDING LOT

Carol Brough

• IN THE SOUTH BAY AREA OF THE COUNTY • QUIET LOCATION WITH MANY OUTSTANDING ESTATE HOMES • LEVEL, EASILY ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE Sales Rep. • SHORE WELL INSTALLED carolbroughc21@hotmail.com • 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO PICTON • GREAT BIKING AND BIRDING AREA

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young Sales Reps.

www.pec.on.ca/young thefamilyteam@gmail.com

• INCREDIBLE BUILDING LOT • EVERYTHING YOU WANT • 5.8 ACRES, LARGE POND • STREAM AND WOODS • TRAILS, OPEN MEADOW • PEACEFUL AND PRIVATE

$749,000 MLS 2122755

MLS 2124277

WWW.10FIRSTAVE.COM

21 PHOTOS

•3 BEDROOMS UP, 1 DOWN • FULL BATHROOM UP & DOWN • MANY UPGRADES COMPLETE • ATTACHED 1 1/2 CAR GARAGE • FA GAS HEAT, GAS FIREPLACE • NICE DESIGN FOR SPACE

$745,000 MLS 2121647

$119,500 MLS 2121906

SALMON POINT WATER ACCESS

• SALMON POINT 2 ACRE LOT WITH DEEDED WATER ACCESS

• TREED PRIVATE SETTING • DRILLED WELL WITH AN EXCELLENT WATER SUPPLY • JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE SANDBANKS • PERFECT SPOT FOR YOUR DREAM HOUSE!!

DEEP WATER HARBOUR

Pat Benson Moore

• RANCH BUNGALOW Hugh • OPEN CONCEPT Jackson • 3 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHS • 260 FEET FRONTAGE Broker h.jackson@sympatico.ca • PERMANENT DEEP WATER DOCK www.bayofquintehomes.com • 3 CAR GARAGE / WORKSHOP

$189,500

Sales Rep.

MLS 2121045

pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

NEW PRICE

WWW.49OLDPORTAGEROAD.COM

21 PHOTOS

WWW.165WATERROAD.COM

SECLUDED POINT TRAVERSE RETREAT

• THE OLD CHURCH IS A 2 BEDROOM

$399,900

MLS 2122268

MLS 2123785

21 PHOTOS

MLS 2123812

MLS 2124242

21 PHOTOS

2.6 ACRES ON THE EDGE OF TOWN

$218,000

$279,900 NEW LISTING

Colleen Galway

21 PHOTOS

Saturday, June 30 1-3pm

21 PHOTOS

VACANT LAND BLACK LINE

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young

• 2.28 AC. SOPHIASBURGH $24,900 2117435 • 3 AC. - 1197 KELLY RD. $49,900 2114698 • PICTON BLDG LOT 58'X90' $79,900 2123095 • 5.8 ACRES, POND, WOODS $89,900 2124235 Sales Reps. • 25 AC. SOPHIASBURGH 2121337 SOLD www.pec.on.ca/young • WATERFRONT 1.5 AC. $175,000 2114706 thefamilyteam@gmail.com

Teal Baverstock

• BEAUTIFUL CENTURY HOMEON QUIET STREET IN CARRYING PLACE • UPDATED WIRING, MOSTLY RENOVATED 3 BDRM, 1 BATH HOME WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES AND CHARM • NEW WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, NEW HOT WATER TANK • WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY AMENITIES INCLUDING teal.baverstock@century21.ca PUBLIC WATER ACCESS. • MURRAY CANAL, BOAT LAUNCH, 401 AND TRENTON www.tealbaverstock.com ALL NEARBY!

Sales Rep

CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE

• NEWER HOME WITH 75 ACRES • 3,000+ FEET LIVING SPACE • 3 BEDROOMS / 2 1/2 BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT DESIGN • IMMACULATE & QUALITY • ATTACHED 2 CAR & BONUS ROOM

$279,900 MLS 2116421

WWW.14843LOYALISTPARKWAY.COM

21 PHOTOS

• 1 1/2 STOREY W/ 2+ BDRMS & 2 BATHS • CATHEDRAL CEILINGS IN LIVING ROOM, HARDWD THROUGHOUT, NATURAL GAS, CENTRAL AIR • FULL PARTIALLY FINISHED BSMT WITH WALK OUT, FRONT PORCH AND BACK DECK • IN-LAW SUITE POTENTIAL • STUNNING MATURE COUNTRY LOT JUST ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BLOOMFIELS'S WEST END

Picton - 613-476-2100 Toll Free 1-866-294-2100

for more pictures visit: www.century21lanthorn.ca

RE/20 f THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

THE PICTON GAZETTE

WATERFRONT

QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

$195,000 This solid 1960's bungalow is on the market for a new owner. Owned by the same family since it was built there have been very few changes. Deep back yard with lots of privacy. Double drive way with side entrance into lower level. MLS® 2115335

PRIME WATERFRONT

$435,000 Spectacular panoramic views across Prince Edward Bay with clear view of Timber Island. 188' waterfront plus 67' pf waterfront owned jointly. This is one of the most spectacular settings in this region. Same owners for past 30 years and are now ready to move on. MLS® 2106000

CENTURY HOME IN THE COUNTRY

$309,000 Very charming 1880 Century red brick on 4.4 acres just 10 minutes from Picton. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/bedroom on main floor. Beautiful pine floors. Inground pool and hot tub with deck and sunroom. Lots of space, 2.5 car garage plus 19 X 31 ft workshop with furnace. MLS® 2103703

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative

WATERFRONT BUILDING LOT

104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700 or toll free

ON THE HORIZON

$385,000 Perfect panoramic views of Lake Ontario and renowned Sandbanks. 3.24 acres with 190 ft of waterfront on this estate size lot. This lot is situated between million dollar homes - close to wineries, beaches and Wellington. MLS® 2116198

Libby says... “A pre-approved mortgage is a first step for first time buyers and a smart way to start!”

1.877.476.0096 Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-3

ALL THE WORK IS DONE

$196,000 No Stress Here! Completely renovated move in ready in downtown Picton this 2 storey, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is waiting for new owners. Charming starter home or retirement spot. Large patio deck at rear. MLS® 2121893

To see the Feature of the Week check out my web site:

www.pictonhomes.com To contact me, email:

elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca Tradmarks owned or controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association. Used under licence.

WATERFRONT SKIFF COVE

$849,000 Elegant custom designed waterfront home features main floor cathedreal ceilings, solar heat solarium, formal dining room, modern kitchen. 4 bedrooms all have views of the lake, master bath has sauna. Spacious living area with lots of natural light. Natural steps to Lake Ontario with 100 ft of amazing waterfront. MLS® 2120599

RAISED BUNGALOW IN TOWN

$249,999 A delightful raised bungalow close to the Prince Edward Yacht Club, harbour and hospital. Freshly redecorated and ready for a new owner to enjoy. Kitchen, living and dining room, 3 bedrooms plus 4 piece bath on the main level, and 3 piece bath, family room and workshop on the lower level. Newer gas furnace, appliances, roof, windows and doors. MLS® 2123807

REACH OF THE 49

$594,000 Awesome views of Long Reach from this great waterfront bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Totally renovated inside and out 2 years ago. Open concept with 3 fireplaces and elegant living space. Tennis court, sauna and pool for the physically active lifestyle to enjoy. Move in condition, move in today! MLS® 2113568

H•O•M•E Shopping List In the market for a new home? Do some comparison shopping! Make copies of this Shopping List record and take one with you when you go to shop a prospective home. It will enable you to look back and compare features, helping you to make a better buy! Date__________________ Address of home______________________________ ___________________________________________ Age_____________ Name & Phone of Owner________________________ ____________________________________________ Name & Phone of Broker________________________ ____________________________________________ Style of Home_________________________________ Size of Lot_______________ Total Sq. Feet_________ Asking Price____________ Down Payment_________ Monthly Payment______________________________ Type of Utilities_______________ Est. Cost per Month_________ Other Costs___________________________________ ____________________________________________ Garage { } 1 car { } 2 Car { } Carport Condition/Type of Roof_________________________ Living Room: Size________________ Flooring_______________ Kitchen: Size____________________ Flooring_______________

Appliances/Condition___________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Dining Room: Size________________ Flooring_______________ Family Room { } yes { } no Size_____________ # of Bedrooms & Sizes _________________________ ____________________________________________ # of Bathrooms _______________________________ Condition/Special Features______________________ ____________________________________________ Closet Space { } adequate { } inadequate { }ample Basement: { } finished { } unfinished size:______ Laundry Room: Size___________________________ Appliances___________________________________ Air Conditioning: { } central { } individual Which rooms? _______________________________ Type of Heating _______________________________ Extras/special Features (pool, wet bar, fireplaces, etc.) ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Back/Front Yard Description ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Distance from Work_________Shopping________School__________ Neighbourhood Rating _________________________ Overall Rating of Home & Property________________ ____________________________________________

This Handy Checklist Appears Courtesy of

The Picton Gazette 267 Main Street, Picton 613.476.3201

THE PICTON GAZETTE

The Inspectors Corner

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 f RE/21

GO EASY ON YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM

In homes with garbage disposals, jetted (whirlpool) baths and/or water softeners that also have a septic or other private on-site sewage disposal systems, special care must be taken to prevent overburdening the system. Garbage disposals: A garbage disposal can be a nice feature in any kitchen, but regular use can more than double the amount of harmful grease and solids that what would typically flow into a septic system. While the disposal grinds kitchen scraps into small pieces, they can still contribute to the buildup of

scum and sludge in the tank. Waste materials in a septic tank are normally broken down by bacterial action, but most of the solids must eventually be pumped out of the tank. The extra solid matter introduced into the tank when using a garbage disposal, means the tank must be pumped more frequently to avoid problems. To help compensate for the presence of a garbage disposal, most codes specify an increase in the minimum septic tank size. But even with a larger tank, limiting the use of the disposal is a wise practice.

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

wfulton@fultonhomeinspections.com

Jetted baths: Another nice addition to any house is a jetted bath. Whether used for relaxation or therapy, the soothing, swirling waters of a jetted bath are wel-

comed by homeowners. Unfortunately, the water that drains from a large bath can overburden your septic system. Emptying large amounts of water from a

draining bath can stir the solids in the tank, carrying them along with the water into the drainfield, saturating and eventually clogging the soil in the drainfield. To minimize problems, drain the bath slowly. Water Softeners: Unlike garbage disposals and jetted baths, water softeners are a necessity in some homes to correct the presence of “hard” water (with a high mineral content) that can clog lines in appliances and old piping and cause other problems. But water treatment systems such as water softeners can pump hundreds of gallons of water

OPEN HOUSE Sat., June 23 • 2-4pm

Elizabeth Crombie

Sales Representative 104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700 or toll free

1.877.476.0096 Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-3

OLD EAST HILL, BELLEVILLE

www.pictonhomes.com elizabeth.crombie@sympatico.ca

Tradmarks owned or controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association. Used under licence.

$499,900 Charming brick century home in historical Old East Hill in Belleville. Built in 1896 and restored with all modern amenities. 4,000 sq ft of living space with 11 rooms in total, 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Parking for 4 vehicles. Would make an excellent B&B or great family home. Close to library, downtown, churches and schools. MLS 2123470

into a septic system all at once. This can agitate the solids, which along with excess water flow into the drainfield. In addition the regular backwashing required to regenerate the softener flushes salts into the septic system. There is also some concern that the salt solution used in the treatment process can affect the normal breakdown of solids in the septic tank or reduce the absorption rate of the soil in the drainfield. A plumbing professional may be able to provide alternatives to help limit the discharge of the extra water and salts into your septic.

VICTORIAN BEAUTY ON 349 MAIN ST BLOOMFIELD (the Degroff House built in 1881)

Enter through the foyer into an impressive front hallway with elegant staircase to the second floor. Good sized living room and separate dining room, den with built in bookshelves. Fantastic kitchen overlooks the family room at the back of the house. Upstairs there are three large bedrooms and a bright spacious bathroom. There is a three piece bath on the lower level and a deck overlooks the back garden. Beautiful front porch and a three storey carriage house (foundation repaired by the seller). Gorgeous oversized lot and gardens full of perennials. A charming, character filled home. $475,000 MLS 2114030

JAMES DUFFY, Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PROALLIANCE REALTY, Brokerage

357 FRONT STREET, BELLEVILLE, Ontario

613-966-6060

Plan No. SHSW00061

476-7893

EXTENDED VACATION 6 Talbot Street, Picton

www.thewoodcrafters.on.ca

Otto Buikema

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

otto@ottocarpentry.com

Feel free to visit our website - www.ottocarpentry.com

HELMER’S BUILDING NEW

HOMES CUSTOM HOMES

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

Want to do business in Napanee/Deseronto markets? Call your Picton Gazette sales rep. at 476-3201 today to book your advertisement.

A frank and expressive gabled facade opens three sets of French doors toward an ocean or mountain view. A prominent fireplace holds together a conversation area in the living room. The master bedroom resides at the top left of the plan's first floor, along with a walk-in closet and bath. The eat-in kitchen is an appropriate solution for a vacation-style home. First Floor: 1,108 sq. ft. Second Floor: 517 sq. ft. Total: 1,625 sq. ft.

To see more details on this plan, visit www.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans. First Floor

Second Floor

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

48 Station Road. This 1.47 acre building lot is located just outside the hamlet of Hillier in the heart of the Prince Edward Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine country. Within minutes to the 401, Trenton, Wellington and North Beach Provincial Park a quick hop on HWY 33 will get you to the best the peninsula has to offer.

Location, Location, Location! This three bedroom home is located on one of the most sought after streets in Picton, Hill Street. The home has a newer roof, windows and has a single detached garage. The house has the bones to work with to make this house a gem. This is a great opportunity to buy overlooking the harbour and the park on a quiet, neighbourly street. Book your appointment today! $249,900 MLS 2123384 Lori Slik*

$49,900 MLS 2121610 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*

www.chestnutpark.com

Fantastic 10 acre parcel of land with frontage on both Closson Road and County Road 2. Would make a perfect spot to build your dream home. Zoned RU1 which also allows for a number of agricultural possibilities. Large historic barn on property, plus a seasonal pond. Be a part of the evolution of Closson Road. $99,000 MLS 2121727 Ann Cooper

L SO

MILFORD MILLPOND! Charm and character right on the Milford millpond! This early post-and-beam home offers three bedrooms, upgraded mechanicals and a delightful country kitchen leading to a large deck. Utterly charming decor, new roof, main floor bath and laundry area. A rare opportunity to find a waterfront property under $300,000! $264,000 MLS 2121947 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

www.chestnutpark.com

www.lauriegruer.com

GREAT BUILDING OPPORTUNITY! Lovely 60+ acre parcel of land approx. 15 minutes from Picton, 10 min. to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Property features mature woods & open areas, pond, spring fed well & dug well tested at 11 GMP. Lots of potential and lots of privacy. $165,000 MLS 2121635 Ann Cooper*

`Green Gables` beckons you to open the cover and discover that there is much more inside than initially meets the eye. One level living in a wonderful part of Picton. This home has been completely redone to perfection, offering high end finishes and maintenance free living. Hardwood and slate floors, 2 bathrooms (one en suite and with sit-down shower). Steps to Picton Harbour and the hospital. Lovely quiet yard and veranda. New efficient gas furnace, central air, custom made blinds. Bedrooms boast cathedral ceilings. This one you need to view to fully appreciate! $265,000 MLS 2117334 Gail Forcht**

Build your home today! This building lot sits on the shores of West lake with an inlet to dock your boat and easy access to the Sandbanks Provincial Park on West lake. Only minutes to Wellington with the amenities of a town with the atmosphere of a quaint village. The area boasts a golf course only 10 minutes away, cafes, exquisite dining and many wineries in the area. The lot is situated amongst many executive homes and has a well in place. This is an opportunity waiting for you here in the heart of Prince Edward County! $229,900 MLS 2123359 Lori Slik*

WAUPOOS/CRESSY: A GEM TO BE POLISHED! Charming original farmhouse on 3 acres with spectacular views of Lake Ontario - and your own small beach, too! Farmhouse has excellent proportions, double staircase and a deck over the water. Needs restoration to make it a true jewel! Outstanding opportunity to make this your County home! $279,000 MLS 2123641 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* & Monica Klingenberg*

www.chestnutpark.com

www.homeinthecounty.com

www.chestnutpark.com

www.lauriegruer.com

Waterfront on Hayward Long Reach with a spacious 5.1 acre building lot for your dream home. Located on a quiet lane with a wonderful backdrop of a hill of hardwoods. Close to the 401 and Picton. $242,800 MLS 2112263 Gail Forcht**

www.homeinthecounty.com

SATURDAY JUNE 23RD 12:00-2:00 PM 22 CARMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANE $379,500 MLS 2120990 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.robandkate.com

Spectacular Waterfront on Hay Bay. This 3.6 acre building lot is a rare find. Take the Ferry across to Prince Edward County or a short drive to Kingston. Taxes to be verified. $248,000 MLS 2122458 Gail Forcht**

www.lauriegruer.com

www.homeinthecounty.com

Ann Cooper*

Catherine Deluce Pres. & CEO Broker of Record

Gail Forcht**

W NE ICE PR

www.asenseofplace.ca Perfect opportunity for your own business in the heart of the village! Handsome century house with four bedrooms, den and family room. Spectacular salt-water pool on a huge fenced lot! Be open in time for summer! $314,000 MLS 2121771 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

OPEN HOUSE

Betty Burns*

W NE ICE PR

Century 1910 home sits on a quiet street overlooking a large park and only one block from downtown Picton. This home has been updated with keeping the architectural charm - Douglas Fir flooring, main floor sunroom with French doors off the dining room. A second floor enclosed balcony off two bedrooms with views of the park. Dry basement with partially insulated music room and laundry room. Detached garage with extra depth for storage, garden shed and backyard deck with mature trees and fenced-in yard. $279,000 MLS 2117570 Chuck Slik** & Lori Slik*

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

Spacious brick ranch style bungalow located outside of Picton on a large country lot. Excellent for commuting to Belleville. Recent updates include a large open concept gourmet kitchen. Hardwood floors and high efficient airtight insert fireplace in livingroom. Lots of room for a king bed in the master bedroom with ensuite. 3 guest bedrooms and main bath. Great layout for a growing family or entertaining. Lower level with fireplace was finished but needs a facelift to meet your families needs. $312,000 MLS 2122645 Gail Forcht**

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS & ENTREPRENEURS! Two for the price of one! Spectacular "loft" renovation of a commercial building into a unique residence with heated concrete floors, working garage door wall, cantilevered bedroom and excellent live/work space. Adjoining it is a solid 3-bedroom house with many mechanical upgrades. Live in one; work in the other - or live in one; rent the other! Single garage and very private courtyard garden, too! $459,000 MLS 2122026 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

Big classic red brick Victorian three blocks from Main Street! Full of character and natural light and impeccably-maintained throughout. Pine floors, wood-burning fireplace and charming staircase. Three oversized bedrooms, main floor laundry and two-piece bath. Outstanding value for one of Picton's prettiest homes! $339,000 MLS 2123109 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* & Monica Klingenberg*

Private waterfront property on Lake Consecon. Generous sized lot with an open concept backsplit. Waterfront is a naturalist` dream. 3 bdrms up and a large Recreation/Family room on the lower level. Newer deck across the back of the house for those summer barbecues. Many upgrades from windows to new roof and a Hot Tub. Great location, close to the 401, Trenton, Belleville and Picton. North Beach close by. $348,000 MLS 2121142 Gail Forcht**

Waterfront home on Lake on the Mountain. One level living with a spacious living room/dining area with propane fireplace. Additional in-law/B&B apartment self contained with vaulted ceilings, propane fireplace and views of the water. Master bedroom with ensuite separate studio space with running water. Offers many opportunities in this sought after location. Walk to the local restaurant, minutes to Picton. $465,000 MLS 2120457 Gail Forcht**

Country living at its finest! This custom family home is close to downtown Bloomfield and local public school. Large front veranda of yester years and grand foyer makes a welcoming entrance with ceramic tile, lovely staircase and powder room. Open concept layout, with custom kitchen open to the formal living room, dining area with French doors to the deck and pool area. The 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has a master bedroom with ensuite, main floor media room with French doors to deck and pool area. Full finished basement with bar, fireplace and area for billiard table. Hard wood floors throughout. Attached double garage with inside entry, 2 garden sheds, and plenty of parking. Buy a lifestyle, call to make your appointment. $349,000 MLS 2122598 Lori Slik*

Panoramic water views. Custom built, open concept eco energy efficient home. Roof with lifetime guarantee, geothermal heating and cooling system, water system, new Trex decking with glass. Views of Smiths Bay and Waupoos Is. Vaulted ceilings in the great room, kitchen, dining area. Wall of windows/French doors to deck, skylight in kitchen. Pine floors and ceramic, 3 bay garage, inside entry, triple parking driveway. Spacious master bdrm, walk in closet, ensuite, waterviews. Main floor laundry. Additional smaller garage for storage. Basement has 9 ft. ceiling and abundance of light, ready for its final finishes. 8 mins. to Picton. Close to restaurants, wineries, Cider Co. and cheese factories. $487,000 MLS 2120213 Gail Forcht**

OPPORTUNITY RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF PICTON! This 4+ acre parcel includes a big, bright century farmhouse now completely upgraded. Newer kitchen, main floor laundry, main floor master and large 4-piece bath, huge reception rooms plus four bedrooms upstairs! Outside, a 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; quonset hut and a large 2-storey block building offer huge potential for a home-based business. Reinvent yourself here in this perfect live/work situation! $399,000 MLS 2122840 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Elegant Town Hill living! Nestled in historical Picton within walking distance to all amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need. With 1,675 sq. ft. of living space on three floors, plus basement. Arts and Crafts-style inspired mouldings and staircase. Granite countertops throughout. Customdesigned kitchen complete with centre island breakfast bar. Engineered hardwood floors. Spacious master bedroom with a Juliet balcony and elegant ensuite bath. Ground floor home office or media room with courtyard access. Front balcony off kitchen and private covered balcony off living room. Close to beaches, spa facilities, hospital, golf course, restaurants, specialty shops and more. $535,000 MLS 2124340 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*

In the quaint village of Wellington, here is an opportunity to own your own business or give your current business great exposure. With over 1500 square feet of space, an half acre lot on municipal services and zoning highway commercial with a diversity of options allowed for a variety of commercial opportunities(see documents). Wellington is one of the hot spots to be in the summer months with walking distance to a public beach on Lake Ontario, harbour, restaurants, cafes and artesian boutiques. This a great opportunity to work in Prince Edward County and live the dream. $425,000 MLS 2122792 Lori Slik*

WEST LAKE Fantastic view of the 'World Famous Sandbanks' on West Lake. 3 bdrm brick bungalow with vaulted ceilings, 2 gas fireplaces, open concept kitchen/family room + new 3 season sunroom. Energy efficient forced air gas boiler system, hot water on demand, new roof & newer windows. Walkout to deck with great views of West Lake. Great for swimming, fishing & boating. All this + a dble insulated garage/workshop. $539,900 MLS 2121266 Ann Cooper*

12 acres of level farmland fronting on the Black River. Wonderful cared for large barn suitable for horses or sheep/goats. A driveshed full of character and charm needing some work. 4 season pond and fenced fields. The Canadiana farmhouse offers a separate apartment (modern kitchen, own bath, updated electrical), 2 bathrooms in house. Main house has numerous original features ie. tin ceiling, bead board ceilings, claw foot bath. Updating is required or build (sever potential) a new house on this truly lovely property. Property across road is also for sale 117 acres. $425,000 MLS 2120028 Gail Forcht**

CONSIDERING A MOVE TO PICTON? Look no further. Simplify your life with this fully renovated bungalow. One-storey living with finished walk out basement to accommodate weekend visitors! Situated 5 minutes from town, this waterfront home has a spectacular vista of the Bay. Swim or boat at your own front door. Surrounded by nature, this County home is just what you want! $675,000 MLS 2120207 Liz Jones*

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Richard Stewart LLB

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

A STUNNING CUSTOM GEM ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO! This meticulously-designed home features exemplary finishes and classic proportions, and takes full advantage of its extremely private setting at the end of a four-season road. Radiant in-floor heating, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and several walk-outs. Wraparound verandah and pergola. Optional main floor master plus three more bedrooms and office. Your ideal waterfront retreat in The County! $719,000 MLS 2122885 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* & Monica Klingenberg*

LOOKING FOR COMPLETE PRIVACY ON BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT? This beautiful stone residence offers impeccable design and quality on 11+ acres of spectacular land, minutes from Picton and from the 401. Vaulted ceilings, distinctive poplar plank floors, an outstanding master suite with a private terrace, plus remarkable views from every window! Don't miss the waterside gazebo and entertainment terrace! Moor your boat at the dock and watch the sailboats drift by on Long Reach. This is a historical home of the future! $1,199,000 MLS 2122218 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

SPECTACULAR OFF-GRID MASTERPIECE! Bay of Quinte Waterfront on 10 acres features impeccably-designed “green” home featured in magazines and on TV. Radiant floors, three bedrooms with ensuites, lots of natural light, its own wind tower and complete privacy. An absolutely oneof-a-kind opportunity just 10 minutes from the 401. Hurry for this one! $769,000 MLS 2121779 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Private tree lined drive to Northport`s Inverness welcomes you to the resort-like residence infused with generosity and attention to detail. Set amongst tranquil acreage. Sprawling rooms throughout the residence and sleeping quarters flow with natural light and panoramic views of the property and waterfront. 2 hot tubs, sauna, gym, artist studio, den, triple car garage, serviced gazebo, stunning landscaped pond and expansive waterfront dock landings! All this and more to be discovered visiting this impressive abode. $1,500,000 MLS 2122060 Kate Vader* & Rob Plomer*

GRAND VICTORIAN LADY OVERLOOKING THE BAY!

BAY OF QUINTE CUSTOM ESTATE! Impeccably-designed and meticulously-finished residence on 2 acres with private harbour for your boat! 4 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 5 baths and triple garage. Extensive terraces and huge screened atrium. Your own gym and media room, too! Excellent location on Rednersville Road! $1,795,000 MLS 2123136 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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With sprawling lawns, wonderful views, and a wraparound verandah, this classic Picton manor is ready for your touch! Beautiful double parlours, pine floors, a main floor family room and five bedrooms – plus pool, double garage and four baths. Easy stroll to shops and restaurants! Bring the kids – and make this your home in the County! $795,000 MLS 2122801 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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SPECTACULAR FAMILY COMPOUND ON SHEBA’S ISLAND! Three bedroom main house, two-bedroom guest house plus waterside studio/bunkie! Hundreds of feet of waterfront including sandy beach, dock, and long spit of land reaching into West Lake. House features vaulted ceilings, full-length sunroom, and wonderful entertaining areas, including spa and sauna. Weekends were made for a house like this! Triple garage, and enviable privacy. $969,000 MLS 2122724 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

5 bedroom estate home on the Bay of Quinte, is nestled on a cul de sac with neighbouring homes of similarity. This antique white stone executive bungalow is on 6.9 acres with 800 ft of waterfront, and features exceptional upgrades, including hardwood throughout, marble, granite countertops, porcelain, sculptured glass, 3 car garage, heated in ground pool, cabana, and professionally landscaped. The custom kitchen is the centre of the hub for this home with 2 islands, makes it easy for entertaining. Please view the virtual tour to experience all this home has to offer. Call listing agent for the in depth feature sheet that captures all the extraordinary upgrades this home has to offer. $1,890,000 MLS 2124000 Lori Slik*

This elegant waterfront home sits on a 2.26 acre lot high on a knoll to capture the panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte. The sloping back yard with heated inground pool and board walk to the waters edge is an oasis for all nature enthusiasts. This open concept home has a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, large great room with fireplace, seperate dinning room, stained Brazillian cherry hardwood floors throughout, vaulted ceilings, 9 ft. ceilings throughout, large master bedroom with fireplace and walk out to private deck, professional landscaping, large screened in sun room with deck, 3.5 car garage with 4 doors, main floor laundry and only minutes from Trenton and Belleville. $999,900 MLS 2123794 Lori Slik*

WELCOME TO GLENLOCKE FARMS! Idyllic country estate on 1,100 feet of South Bay waterfront! This spectacular property sits on 21+ remarkably private acres just minutes from Picton in the heart of Prince Edward County. Picturesque 3.5-acre vineyard, dock, marine railway and bucolic red barn. The sprawling house features spectacular reception rooms, a chef's kitchen, main floor master suite plus four guest rooms. One of the County's premier properties! $1,895,000, MLS 2122664 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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NORTHPORT HOUSE: A COUNTY LANDMARK SINCE 1811!

This grand 5.5 acre estate on the Bay of Quinte is unmatched in terms of architectural integrity. Scale or quality of finishes - all on professionally landscaped grounds set back from the road. The waterfront of over 560` offers a protected & private harbour for your boat, stone seawalls & a private pebble beach. A separate 3-bay carriage house provides office space and outstanding accommodation for guests! $1,950,000 MLS 2122400 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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827 acres fronting on Cty. Rd. 14 and Black Road. Great investment property between Belleville and Picton on paved road. Good year round access, several good wells on property. $1,275,000 MLS 2124262 Chuck Slik** & Lori Slik*

A MILE OF LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT! 158-acre parcel of farmland, an updated century home, and 6,000' of beautiful limestone shoreline. Spectacular location at the end of a cul-de-sac provides wonderful privacy and incomparable sunsets! Great vineyard potential, too! Extensive stone landscaping and terracing, landmark barn and other outbuildings. 15 minutes from Picton, close to Point Petre. $3,450,000 MLS 2123782 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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STONE MILLS HOUSE A historical treasure at the gateway to Prince Edward County! This unforgettable 1812 residence is remarkable for its private waterfront setting on the Adolphus Reach, its character-filled interior and its location just minutes from Picton. Set among the stone mill buildings at Glenora, this was the childhood home of Sir John A. MacDonald – and now it could be yours! Gracious reception rooms, radiant in-floor heating, four bedrooms including a private master suite. Several walk-outs to terraces and stone patios plus separate coach house. $1,095,000 MLS 2122839 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone *

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Panthers selected for provincial sevens sisterhood Bennett, Ostrander earn spaces on regional development club roster adamBramBurger

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teamwork Kierstyn Barrett said she’s excited to see the team dynamic develop over her time with the Ottawa high-performance sevens team and to see what other players can bring to the group. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Since their Grade 6 days at C.M.L. Snider and Pinecrest respectively, Kierstyn Barrett and Amanada Ostrander have pushed one another to excel through friendly competition. In those days, it was track and field, but now, the Grade 10 PECI students are doing it on the rugby field and doing it with much larger stakes attached. Both players have been selected by the Eastern Ontario Rugby Union for one of Ontario four teams of 16-year-old players as part of Rugby Ontario’s Highway to High Performance sevens program, leading up to the 2015 Pan Am Games and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. During those games, the sevens brand of rugby will be a demonstration sport. “This is a little bit more special than simply making an Ontario team,” said their coach at PECI, Rob Furmidge. “This is brand new. We can brag we have two kids from the county who will actually be on that groundbreaking team.” In January, the Panthers’ duo took park in a fitness evaluation in Belleville, a session Barrett said they weren’t quite expecting. “We thought it would be a lot of rugby, but it was all fitness,” she said. “They were testing how far you can push yourself and how far your ability will take you. Based on that, you moved onto the next stage or didn't.” Both girls then compet-

ed through a series of three more tryouts in Belleville and Sydenham over the course of the past three months before being notified they were among about two-dozen hopefuls from the Belleville area to the Quebec border to make the final squad. News came in an e-mail from coaches Beth Barz, Suzanne Chaulk, and Avery Ross. “My mom and I were the ones who opened the email at the same time and we were screaming and jumping around like we had won a game show,” Barrett recalled. Ostrander said she felt “really excited and proud of both of us. There were so many girls, I wasn’t expecting it.” In a high-calibre camp where all the players most players are able to run and think the game at a high level, it is sometimes other intangibles that stand out and Panthers assistant coach Kelly MacKay said she believes character went a long way for her players. “These two young ladies are very coachable and really, really good team players,” she said. “They have the ability to on the field help their fellow players and make adjustments but also listen very carefully to their coaches.” The regional team will practice every two weeks in preparation for game action, which could come as early as the end of this month if the team is ready to enter a tournament then.

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Learning Amanda Ostrander hopes her time with in Rugby Ontario’s sevens program will help her learn more that she can apply to all facets of her rugby game, including 15s for PECI teams. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Picton Golf and Country Club team keeps the Quinte Cup at home Well-balanced local entry knocks off defending champions from Napanee Jason Parks

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ChamPions Picton’s Quinte Cup team consisted of:

(back row, from left) Nathan Vader, Scott Bigg, Carl Stacey, Gavin Vader, (front row, from left) Tim Clark,Doug Green, David Hoekstra,Peter Cole , and Brad Quaiff. (Submitted photo

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The Quinte Cup is returning to Picton. First played in 1923, the competition may be the oldest inter club golf tournament in Canada. Teams from Picton,Napanee, Trenton and Roundel Glenn( formerly CFB Trenton) compete each year for a cherished trophy emblematic of golf supremacy in the local area. Hosting the tournament this year was the Picton Golf and Country Club and much to the delight of its members, the host team emerged victorious, defeating its three rivals.

Picton has held the cup two of the last three years with the Napanee club entering the 2012 tournament as defending champs. The Picton club has had a storied history in this event, winning the first tournament. Larry Richardson, past president of the club, remembers winning the cup in 1978 after a long drought. “ We celebrated late into the night after that win as it had been a long time between victories,” he said. The golf gods have been kinder to Picton recently as they have won the event 4 of the last five years, losing last year’s event in a three-team playoff.

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Developed over the 89 year history of the tournament, the format is unique. Each club sends nine members who must qualify first at their own club. These teams then compete in nine hole match play against each of the other clubs during the 27-hole event. Two points are awarded for a victory and one point for tie. The Picton team was comprised of a good balance of veteran players and rookies. Tim Clark, a member of the Picton team for the past 10 years was impressed by this year’s squad. “Everyone got points - it was a real team effort,” he

said. Veteran players Scott Bigg and Peter Cole each won all three of their matches as did first time player Brad Quaiff. “This was the best team we have had in years,” said Bigg. “ This is a prestigious tournament and players get up for it.” One of the highlights of the event held Sunday June 10 was the the success of 75 year- old Gordon Tripp of the Trenton entry who won all three of his matches. His efforts slightly overshadowed outstanding efforts by Peter Cole and Carl Stacey of the Picton team, who having been playing in the event for over 30 years.

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Rule changes don’t faze Pirates GM Club faces cap on roster size, new player fees

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Chad Ibbotson

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Two new rule changes will be enforced upon teams in the Empire League this summer, but the Picton Pirates' general manager says the changes will have minimal impact on the club. The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) recently held its annual general meeting in Windsor where they passed new rules that will affect al Junior. C and Junior B teams within the OHA’s jurisdiction. The first change will limit teams from having more than 23 players signed at any one time whereas, in the past, Junior C teams were permitted to carry 35 cards until a December cutdown date at which time they had to cut down to 25 cards. A final cutdown date in January would bring teams down to an active roster of 23. With the change Junior C teams will be required to release a player, trade him, or assign him back to minor hockey in order to add a new body. “I don't expect this rule change to have a dramatic effect on how we operate or plan to build our roster this season,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “In most cases when I make a commitment to a player at the start of the year, I do so with the intention that this player will end the season on our roster.” Unfortunately, Woodward said, some roster movement during the year is inevitable. With Junior A teams cutting down and players becoming available mid-season, sometimes players are moved in or out. “I take my commitment to players very seriously and always wish to see them through,” he said. “We are confident that the players we sign early and prior to our first regular season game will develop and have success in

MaIn addItIon The Picton Pirates announced they have added grinding right winger Riley Main, previously of the Stirling Blues, to their roster for the upcoming Emipre B season. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

a Pirates uniform.” The second change is one that affects every all of the teams in the OHA. Each player that signs a card to play in the OHA will be required to pay a $300 registration fee to directly to the organization. This is a marked change from a system that has always provided free to players, but brings OHA-governed leagues in line with some leagues across the country. As a result, teams see the fees they pay directly to the OHA reduced over the next four seasons. “This is appears to be falling in line with the $800 contraction fee players must pay at the Jr. A level each season,” said Woodward. “I am not a supporter of the new rule and I think this will be a new challenge for the members of our league.” However, Woodward said he didn't think the new fee will stop players from making the jump to Junior C at 16 or 17 years old. “The cost to play AAA and minor hockey has risen exponentially in recent years and our league has become a proven option for young players to develop for a season or two before moving on

to the Junior A level,” he said. “We have not had an opportunity to discuss this at the league level and as an organization as of yet, but we will meet very soon and discuss or plan going forward.” Woodward said the league has enjoyed great parity over the last few seasons and each team is excited about the addition of Deseronto to the Empire. He said some of the changes may make the league even stronger in that players will have to compete even harder to earn spots.

Thanks to a $150 donation from Murray and Associates, the PECI Track & Field team now has a set of starting blocks for use in training. Previously, local athletes borrowed blocks from other schools or went without. Presenting, from left,PECI sprint coach Pat Bentley and Panther sprinters Mitch Reid and Cole Norton with the blocks is Sandy Murray of Murray and Associates. Those interested in assisting the local team through a donation are asked to contact PECI at 613-476-2196. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Bennett said it hasn’t been a hard adjustment to the sevens game as many of the strategies and skills are similar, but she has noticed the speed of the game. “You have a lot more field to work with, sevens is a lot faster — but they’re both rugby,” she said. To get up to speed for that, the coaches have given the players a stringent fitness regime to work on and constantly send information on preparation and motivation. Ostrander said in the long-term, she’d like to represent Canada at an Olympics or another major competition, but right now she’s content to learn and battle for playing time on the Ontario Summer Games Aug 16-19. “As we progress I'm hoping to learn the game more than I do now and to be able to improve on what I can do and to help my team out more and come together more as a team too,” said the Panthers’ fullback the past two years. Bennett, an inside centre who also plays club rugby

with the Belleville Bulldogs, says she has similar longterm goals and right now, she wants to show her coaches and teammates what she can bring to the team. “I'm happy with how much I've accomplished so far. I know plays, I can read them before they happen. I want to be able to show that,” she said. “I also want to see what other girls can bring so that I can learn from them.” She said she’s known a lot of the other girls competing for roster spots, so there has been a sense of team bonding. Furmidge said just because the Panthers have made the roster, this is no time to rest on their laurels. They’ll have to compete to make the lineup each game and there are always other girls looking to play. Scouts for provincial and national teams will also look at the pool for talent in the sevenand 15-man games. He said while playing sevens doesn’t automatically give the girls an edge, the pace of play and the high level of coaching they receive will be noticeable as they attempt to make teams.

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Hole-in-one earns golfer $5,000 prize Local culinary partnership earns SEC nod Huff Estates, From the Farm Cooking School to be promoted

Ace highlight of a successful Kinsmen tourney

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Staff writer

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It was another successful year for the Picton Kinsmen's annual golf tournament — one which included a surprising achievement on the final hole of the day. The fundraising event was held on Saturday at the Picton Golf & Country Club, where about 100 golfers took part in the day's events. Kinsmen Club president Ross Lindsay congratulated the organizing committee — which consisted of chair Rob Clark, Kevin McKinley, Mike Payette and Gary Davidson — on a job well done. Though the money raised is still being tallied, Lindsay said sponsorship numbers were up and he said local support for the event has always been excellent. The most exciting part of the day came when Bloomfield resident Phil Leavitt sank a hole-in-one on the 18th hole and in the process won himself $5,000 which was sponsored by McDougall Stanton Insurance. “I've only been a Kinsmen for about five years, but a lot of other guys said that was the first time that's ever happened to their knowledge,” Lindsay said. Helping matters was the weather. With lots of sun it was a perfect day for the event and it showed with a

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during a putting competition prior to the Picton Kinsmen golf tournament as Gary Davidson looks on.About 100 golfers attended the event. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff) packed parking lot at the course. “Weather is always what makes it, and it was beautiful Saturday,” he said. Lindsay said the great attendance at the tournament always helps the Kinsmen put on future events. He said he's already looking at what the Kinsmen will do in the next year. “There's a lot of participation and that helps us going forward,” he said. “Technically our season has ended and now we're looking forward to next year and it gets

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

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QUIET, CLEAN, respectful 48 yr. old male artist searching for a quiet rental studio or cabin until late spring next year, possibly longer. Picton-Wellington-Sandbanks area preferred but would consider other locations near area. If rental is only available after the summer tourist season I would still consider renting from September onwards. Please contact Steven at artstudy@hotmail.ca for further info.

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CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117 or Jenny 613243-7204. DECKS, new or enlarged. Free quotes, photos & references. Call Bill any time at 613-476-4286. FREE PICKUP of scrap metal and appliances, vehicles 613-9203178. 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. HILLBILLY ACRES Property Management, lawn maintenance, scrap removal, 613-970-3276. HOUSEKEEPING. One time clean or whatever you need 613393-1357.

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HELP WANTED

BE YOUR own boss & work from home. Looking for serious & dedicated people. Get started NOW! Call Anne @ 1-877-775-9724. HORSE FARM requires part-time, experienced Horse Handler. Applicants must be reliable, able to follow direction and work independently. Must have experience working with all ages and genders. Riding ability an asset but not required. Must have transportation and be able to provide references. Apply with resume to: info@gypsyvannerhorses.ca

PORTABELLA 265 Main St.

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WE ARE seeking dynamic customer service oriented individuals with great communications and typing skills needed to work on behalf of our company. Any job experience needed. This service representative will earn up to $2,950 monthly. Email at (dannywebber862@gmail.com) if interested.

MORTGAGES

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Craig Dick Mortgage Agent

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FOUND

FOUND: CHILDS blanket approx. 1 month ago on Hwy 2 near Gilead Road. 613-476-8595 leave message with description.

• Keys with a ‘Nicbos’ keytag • Boy’s wallet found at Picton Fair • Lady’s black reading glasses • Silver & red glasses • House key on square brown leather key tag • Ford keys in Benson Park • Lady’s bracelet • Keys with “PANOMEC” Keytag • Silver earring

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ALL fRIeNDs of Margaret Knight are invited to a farewell meal for her to take place at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 31 King Street, Picton on Wednesday, June 27th at 5:30pm.

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JusT PAsT the Pines Country Bluegrass Jamboree. June 28 to July 1, 2012 call 613-396-2132 or 613-396-3308 or www.justpastthepines.com

Craft Sale Wed. July 4th

Fish Fry

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

cARD Of THANKs

St. Johns Sunday School. Mothers of St. Johns Church, Waupoos will not be hosting a Strawberry Fest at Creasy's Orchard this year. We would like to give a sincere thank you to the Creasy, Hughes and Howes families and the public for supporting us over the years. It was much appreciated. Sincerely Johan Roth, Pres.

MeMORIAMs

McKeNNA, Garry. In loving memory of my husband, father and grandfather, who left us on June 20, 2002. It has been ten long years Our love and memory are as strong as ever We all know that you are still watching over us and always will. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and wish you were here. Loved deeply by your family.

MeMORIAMs

O'NeIL- Brian. In loving memory of our dear friend Brian who left us 5 years ago on June 25th, 2007. "We were not ready to say goodbye Your disease just took over So on this day we remember you We take a second look Our friendship is forever Until death, did we part Although you're away physically You're always in our heart." Always loved and remembered by Allen and Lisa.

HeNNessY, Ronald Peter

from 4:30pm South Bay United Church 2029 County Road 13 Adults $15 10 and under $8 Free admission to Craft Sale in Heritage Schoolhouse next door

SAVE THE DATE! Cherry Valley Strawberry Social

Wednesday, June 27th 5 - 7pm $6 each, under 5 free Athol Community Hall 1679 County Rd 10 www.atholreccentre.com

CAR SHOW

Every Thursday 6pm-8pm Canadian Tire Parking Lot ~~~~~ July 28th - Brian O’Neil Show, Heritage Hall Info: 613-476-1621 Laverne

HERITAGE HALL

BUFFET DINNER BBQ PULLED PORK & MEATLOAF

Sunday, June 24th Serving 4pm - 7pm $10 per person

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

cARDs Of THANKs

I wish to thank everyone who came to my ?? Birthday Party on Saturday evening. Your cards, gifts, and your presence there were everything a lady (old) could ask for. Thank you to Miranda and Herb for all the planning and work involved. Thanks again and God bless you all. Irene Camp.

Marion Townsend and family would like to thank the many friends and relatives who came to help celebrate my 90th birthday, June 3. It was a wonderful afternoon. Also to all those who sent cards (about 80) and flowers. The Victoria Willing Workers ladies supplied a wonderful lunch. Nancy Wood made 3 beautiful cakes. Thank you to everyone.

PILLON- The family of the late Mildred Pillon expresses our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness, floral tributes, memorial donations, thoughtful cards and kind words. Thank you to Mark Davis and Staff at the Whattam Funeral Home. We appreciate your compassion and understanding. Thank you to the wonderful staff and Dr. Nancekievill and the HJ McFarland Memorial Home for the care and love you gave our Mother. Gary & Barb Teno, Gerry & Cathy Pillon and Bob & Elaine Pillon.

Randy Michael Piercey

In loving memory of a special son,

Brian O’Neil

June 25, 2007 It has been 5 years since you left us Brian, It still hurts just as much, Son But in my mind and heart I can hear you saying Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see I took His hand when I hear Him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of the day If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don’t lengthen it now with undo grief Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now, He set me free. We miss you so much, will always love you Son, And no one can take that away. Till we are together again one day, Love from your Mother and Father

In loving memory of my Dad, Brian O’Neil, who passed away 5 years ago So much has changed Dad, Since you have left us, to be with Jesus I’m a big fellow now, with big ideas like you did, I miss the things you and I would have done together But things didn’t work out that way. Some day we will be together again Dad. You have a little Grandson now, with your name also, I’m a uncle now too, I’m there for Gram & Pop to give them my love and a helping hand, I know that’s what you would want me to do. I miss you Dad and always will With all my love, your son Bradley.

In loving memory of a special nephew, Brian O’Neil, June 25, 2007 I tend my flower garden The one you dug for me It’s become one of my favorites, I call it “My Garden of Memories”. All filled with plants and treasures And butterflies that glow Stepping stones and special angels And a yellow toy back-hoe. It’s where I have those happy thoughts Oh, I can hear it still The sound of you and Bigfoot Come rollin down “Demo” Hill. If I could have one little wish You know what that would be To see the big man in his red truck With that smile, waving back at me. Always loved and missed Dolly & Mac.

DeATHs

Aug 1, 1983 - June 20, 2003 Time has a way of slipping by But love and memories never die, Silent thoughts of time together Hold memories that will last forever. We cannot bring the old days back Your smile we cannot see, We can only treasure the memories of days that used to be. Love forever, Mom & Dad, sister Tera & Greg, Carissa & Nolan

YOuNgHusBAND, Edna. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, who passed away June 24, 2000. There's an open gate at the end of the road. Through which each one must go alone; And there is a light we cannot see Our father claims his own beyond the gate, Our loved ones find happiness and rest. And there is a comfort in the thought That a loving God knows best. Sadly missed by Rosemarie Weber, Carmen McDermaid, Bud McDermaid, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

At the Bridge St. Retirement Home, Belleville on Sunday June 17, 2012, Peter Hennessy, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Blackman). Loved father of Randy and his wife Lisa and grandfather of Andrew, Joshua and Sierra. Dear brother of Arnold and the late Frankie, Margaret, Blanche, Effie, Madeline, Dorothy, Douglas, Merton, Findley, Allan, Dawson (Alice) and Donald (Eleanor). Mr. Hennessy rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre St., Picton. 613-476-5571 Funeral Service was held in the First Baptist Church on Wednesday June 20 at 11 am. The Reverend Dennis Pringle officiated. Interment Quaker Cemetery, Bloomfield. Memorial donations to the ROC (Recreation Outreach Centre) would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). The family received friends at the church on Wednesday morning from 10 am. until service time. FUNERAL HOME

613-476-5571

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

DeATH

TODD, Phillis eileen

McKIBBON, Doris

Peacefully, with her family at her home in West Lake, on Friday, June 15th, 2012, Doris McKibbon at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Don. Loving mother of Dennis and his wife Janice of Belleville, Diana Matthews (late Dave) of Fort McMurray, AB., David and his wife Janis of Hallowell and Lynn and her husband Bill Peeling of Englehart, ON. Dear sister of Marie Skinner and the late Donald Peat. Sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren and her 7 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Doris’ life will be held at The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. on Friday, June 22nd at 10:30am. Reverend Robert Jones officiating. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army or the West Lake Church of Christ would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). Friends may call on Friday from 9:30 till the time of service at 10:30am. Online donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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At the H J McFarland Memorial Home on Saturday June 16, 2012, Phillis Todd (nee Charlwood), at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edward Todd and loved mother of John (Maureen), Chris (Gail) and the late Carol Roberta (late Al) Armstrong. Dear grandmother of Roberta (Jim Montgomery), Pamela (Rusty Knight), Debbie Whitney, Tabitha (Andrew Dupont), Tamara (Jason Young), Taryn (Adam Bondy), Brianne (Cameron Gourley), Seona (Jamie Lane), Season (Craig Vaughan), Ethan (Brittany McQuaid) and the late Nathan. Greatgrandmother of 14 precious greatgrandchildren. Brothers and sisters in England share their love today in sadness for their sister. Phillis inspired many people throughout her life and brought joy to everyone she knew. She will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and best friend Jessie. A Graveside Service will take place in Glenwood Cemetery on Friday June 22 at 11 am. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the SickKids Foundation would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please. Arrangements entrusted to FUNERAL HOME

613-476-5571

2 Centre Street, Picton www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

DeATHs

McWILLIAMs, charles "chuck"

Passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton. Charles "Chuck" McWilliams in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Florence. Loving father of Debbie (Jim) Sciarra, Susie (Rodger) Hynes, Jenni (Jeff) Callies and Mike McWilliams. Dear step father of Heather McBride and Stephen McLellan. Remembered by his 8 gandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Survived by his sisters Marion Collins and Barbara Hazel and his borher Gary McWilliams. Chuck retired from CMD Insurance in Toronto of which he was a partner and moved to Wellington where he fell in love with the community and Florence. He and his contributions will be sadly missed. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, June 20th at 1:00pm at the Wellington United Church. Reverend Steve Spicer officiated. Interment Wellington Cemetery. A reception followed the interment at the Rec Centre at Wellington on the Lake. Memorial donations to the Wellington Rotary Club or the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington. 613399-3177

WANAMAKeR, Bill

Entered into rest on Monday, June 18th, 2012 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, Picton. Bill Wanamaker of Wellington in his 84th year. Loving husband of 66 years of Barbara Wanamaker. Beloved fathe rof Garry (Jeanette) and Mark (Almona). Loved by his grandchildren Jennifer (John) Haagsma, Brandon (Melissa) Wanamaker and Rachael Wanamaker and his great grandchildren Ben, Owen and Griffin. Fondly remembered by his nieces Joanne and Gina. Predeceased by his sisters Marjorie Campbell and Leona Cole. Friends called at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Wednesday, June 20th from 68pm. Funeral Service was held in the chapel on Thursday, June 21st at 2pm. Reverend David Kurkilahti officiated. Interment Wellington Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

WeLLINgTON, Laurie Ann

(nee Bush) After a brave and courageous battle with her Cancer surrounded by family members at the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Laurie Wellington of Toronto at the age of 49 years has helped and touched so many people and will be forever remembered . Beloved wife of Anthony Wellington of Toronto. Dear mother of Beverly Wellington of Toronto. Loving daughter of Gerald and Betty Bush of Kenron Estates. Daughter-in-law of Leon and Ann Wellington of Brantford. Beloved sister of Les Bush and his wife Susan of Consecon and sister-inlaw of Hanna (Eddie) Wisdom of Dundas, Ontario. Proud aunt of Candice (Tyler), Krista (Kyle) and Tony (Shelby) and her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by grandparents Ross and Hazel Bush and Donald and Ila Macdonald. At Laurie's request cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends for memorial visitation at the Weaver Family Funeral Home - West Chapel, 170 Dundas St, Trenton on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Consecon United Church, Mill St., at 2:00pm. Inurnment to follow at Carrying Place Annex. Donations to the Palliative Care Unit K1E c/o Sunnybrook Foundation (cheques only) would be appreciated by the family. Online guestbook & condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JeAN BRANDON's 80th BIRTHDAY! Join family and friends for this celebration... July 7, 2012 from 1 to 3 pm, 32 Lake St., Picton ON, in The Gazebo. Light lunch and refreshments served. RSVP to Rod at Jean.Brandon@hotmail.com or 705-761-7867

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DEATH

PEARCE, Annie Isabella

Peacefully at Manor on Loyalist, on Sunday, June 17th, 2012, Annie Isabella Pearce, formerly of Bloomfield, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Doug. Loving mother of the late Sarah and Pauline Pearce. Loved and missed by her late brothers, sisters and their family. Mrs. Pearce is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service in the Chapel, on Thursday, June 21st at 2pm. Reverend Lynn Watson officiating. Interment Universalist Cemetery, Bloom-field. If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only, please). Friends may call on Thursday from 1:30 till the time of service at 2pm. Online donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

WILLARD, Robert “Bob”

Suddenly on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, Robert “Bob” Willard, Broker with Sutton Group Real Estate, formerly of Mansfield, Ontario, at the age of 70. Beloved husband and best friend of Joyce. Loving father to David and his wife Lisa of Wasaga Beach, Janice and her husband Rene Nadon of Peterborough and Michelle and her partner Tommy of Innisfil. Dear brother of Wayne and his wife Mary of Etobicoke and Kathleen Willard of Toronto, brother-in-law of Ernie and his partner Julia of Picton and uncle of Bailey and Will. Much loved granddad of David, Chelsea, Bryce, Robert, James, Andrew and Danah. An Informal Gathering will take place at Bob’s Home, 8 Ontario Street, Picton on Saturday, July 7th from 2 till 5pm. Cremation. If desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only please) .Arrangements entrusted to The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Online donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home OFFICIAL NOTICES NOTICE BROKEN BLUE BOX EXCHANGE Prince Edward County will be holding the following Broken Blue Box exchanges Saturday June 23, 2012 – 8 am to 3 pm Wellington & District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington Sunday June 24, 2012 – 9 am to 3 pm Picton Home Hardware Parking Lot, 13544 Loyalist Parkway, Picton Saturday June 30, 2012 – 9 am to 3 pm Prince Edward Square, 5529 Hwy 62, Rossmore

SHIRE HALL DROP BOX LOCATION

Please be advised that effective immediately, the Drop Box at Shire Hall has been moved to the basement level door at the rear of the building. This location is accessible from the parking lot (south east corner) of Shire Hall. You can also direct your payment to the County of Prince Edward through the following methods: By Mail: 332 Main Street, Picton Ontario K0K 2T0

Telephone/PC Banking: Made through your bank’s telephone banking/ service. Please inquire with your financial institution about availability and check your tax roll number for accuracy. In Person: By cash, cheque or debit at Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0

We apologize for any inconvenience that change in service may cause. Rosemary Bédard, Tax Collector 613-476-2148 x 243 rbedard@pecounty.on.ca www.pecounty.on.ca

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

Garage/Yard Sale Guide YARD SALE Argyle Cres.

HELP! The wives say, it has to go!!! Wide variety New clothing 16 & 18

Saturday, June 23 8am - 2pm

CRAFT SUPPLY GARAGE SALE Sat. June 23 8am 8am - 1pm 2562 Hwy 62

Stampin Up Items Stamps, inks, paper. Something for all paper crafters.

2 FAMILY YARD SALE 576 Miller Rd

between Crowes Rd & Clarke Rd

Saturday, June 23 8am - 3pm Copper, brass, doll making items, and much, much more.

YARD SALE Saturday, June 23 8am-2pm 18 Willow Lane County Rd 18 past Cherry Valley

Household items, furniture, treadmill and sports equipment

YARD SALE Sat. June 23

10 London Ave. Picton LARGE YARD SALE

Antique farm scales, depression & cranberry glass, antique cheese tray, antique portrait Queen Victoria, rare coins & comics, wooden duck decoys, McDonald Beanie Babies Bears, 1965 Frankenstein movie poster 65 of 333 FREE MAPLE PRODUCTS WITH PURCHASES

Saturday, June 23 11394 Glenora Rd 8am - 5pm Rain or Shine

YARD SALE #417 Cty Rd 11 Wed. June 27 Thurs. June 28 Fri. June 29 Sat. June 30

YARD SALE Collectibles, clocks, crocks, bottles, wooden skiis, hockey cards, books, prints, old iron bed, small air tight stove.

Saturday, June 23 8am - 5pm 231 Cty Rd 17 Everything must go!

No reasonable offer refused.

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Milford Market Square

OPEN

Saturdays 9am - 2pm Milford Fairgrounds (County Rd 17)

For info: 613-476-6041 or 613-471-0429 Something for Everyone!

GIANT YARD SALE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Sat. June 23

Loch Sloy Business Park 343 County Rd 22, Picton 8:30am - 3pm Rain or shine Follow the signs!

YARD SALE 5 Low Street, Picton

Saturday, June 23 7am “Early Birds Welcome”

3 FAMILY

YARD SALE Saturday, June 23 955 Miller Rd 8:30am - 4pm No early birds Everything must go Rain or shine

Prince Edward Curling Club

YARD SALE 34 Barker St. Picton Sat. June 23 8am Kids clothes & toys, this & that, wedding dress (never worn) Cancelled if raining

HUGE YARD SALE

Friday June 22, 10-4 Saturday June 23, 8-4 Sunday June 24, 10-4 79 Lewisville Drive Wellington

Books, CDs, vintage costume jewellery, Mary Kay, linens, clothing, loveseat, seasonal decorations, loonie and twonie tables. Something for everyone!

HOSTA SALE

Saturday, June 23 8am 41 Fawcett Ave $3 each

Rain or Shine

YARD SALE

Friday & Saturday June 22 & 23 Open 8am 2550 County Rd 4 just off Hwy 62 Tapes, dishes, glassware, china cabinet, lawnchairs, lamps, pictures, cups & saucers, tools and collectibles.

YARD SALE

Friday & Saturday June 22 & 23 9am - 4m 1540 Hwy 62

Includes: Plant Sale Bake Sale

Many china pieces, cups & saucers, tools, wingback chairs, wooden card table.

MULTI-FAMILY

Saturday, June 23rd 9:00am at the Curling Club C 375 Picton Main St

Inside, Outside

UPCOMING AUCTION SALES The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm Consignment Sale

662 Cty. Rd. #12 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre

See last weeks paper and website for details. See web page for pictures www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct home, farm, and commercial sales onsite. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732.

Call 613-476-3201 to advertise your Auction in

The Picton Gazette HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING Full or part-time position available for experienced farm person to operate a variety of farm machinery such as haying and field work. Apply via fax at 613-378-1646 or via email at rivervalleyherefords@kos.net

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Picton hay producer looking for seasonal operators for large square balers, tedders, rakes, bale transporters, conditioners, loaders. Must be comfortable around large equipment. Drivers license and own transportation required. Must be willing to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays as the weather dictates. Air conditioned cabs. Call 315-405-0446 or 315-405-0445 any time.

Helen Henderson Care Centre

“Our Family Caring for Your Family” Come join our team in providing exceptional care for our Residents! We are currently looking for a:

Full Time & Part Time Registered Nurse

BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS

Selling the Estate of Barbara Jane Regan of Wooler, Ontario Sunday, June 24 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. Auction to start outside at 10:30 a.m. with small Furniture, Household Items & Numerous Job Lots. Starting inside at 11:00 a.m.: to include Collection of Pocket Watches, Estate Jewellery, Collection of Dog Figures, Sterling & Silver Plate, Glass, Crystal, China, Dinner Sets, Royal Doulton Figures, Royal Crown Derby, Collector’s Items, Books, Large Collection of Oil Paintings, Prints & Watercolours. Furniture to include: Krug Bedroom Suite, Mahogany Dining Room Suite, Victorian & Pine Furniture, Numerous Oriental Carpets, Light Fixtures and all items associated with a long established home. An Auction not to miss Large Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 am 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

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012

We Offer: Competitive wages & benefits Educational opportunities to enhance your skills & knowledge base Supportive environment for reflective practice Family atmosphere work environment Free on-site parking 12 hour shifts & flexible scheduling

at 9:30 a.m. Real Estate selling at 1 p.m. ANTIQUES, MODERN, COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE PLUS REAL ESTATE from the home of the Late Clarence & Vivian Taylor to be held at 3314 Switzerville Road, Town of Greater Napanee From 401 take exit 582 to Palace Rd. Follow right on Palace Rd to Hwy #2. Turn left (east) on Hwy 2, to top of rock cut to Old Hamburg Rd. (beside Munroe’s Store) - right for 1 km and then left on Switzerville Rd. - first home on the left. WATCH FOR SIGNS

Requirements: Available days, evenings, nights & weekends Current registration with the College of Nurses in Ontario Please forward resume to Sue Reynolds by: Fax: 613-384-9407 Email: suereynolds@gibsonfamilyhealthcare.com 343 Amherst Dr., Amherstview ON K7N1X3

Outstanding People On The Leading Edge Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goaloriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Permanent Technician Opportunities We offer successful applicants a permanent position with a competitive total compensation package and challenging opportunities for personal growth and development. A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Electrical/mechanical skills through practical experience/education are definite assets.

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Apply Online: www.pg.ca/canada First Step: Apply online at the Careers section of the www.pg.ca Use the Search tool to find Job #MFG00003374 Attach your detailed resumé, answer pre-screening questions and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete an online assessment. This assessment must be completed in order to be considered further in the recruiting process.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

DAIRY GOAT DISPERSAL FOR DEMSBURR FARMS, CONSECON AT 12:00 NOON AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE DIRECTIONS: From Hwy. 401 at Belleville take Hwy # 37 (exit 544) north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn east (right) and follow 6 kms. to 1146 Casey Road. This sale will consist of the complete dispersal of the Demsburr Farms Dairy goat herd. Selling will be approximately 100 mature milking does, 20 doelings exposed to a saanen buck since January until march, approx. 25 mature does due sale time and approx. 45 kids born in 2012. This is a herd of Saanen, Saanen crossbreds, Nubian and Alpine crossbreds and some Lamancha crossbred goats. A well conditioned and good healthy group this herd is up to date on their “Tasvax” vaccinations & hoof trimming. Last milking shipments show an average of 3.5 litres of milk per day per doe at 4.38% fat & 3.89% protein. This is a herd of good type, good uddered does fed for production. 3 mature bucks will also be selling; an Alpine Saanen cross, a Nubian Saanen cross and a purebred Nubian not registered. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to add to your own herd or to gear up for the fall milk production requirements. Approximately 200 head sell. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application by 6:00pm, Saturday, June 30th, 2012. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by telephone. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

SELLING AT 9:30 a.m. - ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: 2 china cabinets; small drop leaf table; open washstand; Philco & G.E. table model radios; side-by-side; oak pedestal table & 4 chairs; several rockers arrow back, press back plus a large quantity of other wooden chairs; 4 child’s rockers; dressers; small tables; trunks; commode chair; small curio cabinet; beds; mirrored hat rack; several flat-to-wall cupboards (glazed & blind door); also a large quantity of other antique unknown pieces until barns are unpacked; COLLECTABLES: James Fitzpatrick Wine & Spirit Merchant Jug, Napanee; blue flowered crock (Lyons) (small crack); D.M. Cronk bottle; 8 Beaver sealers (½ gal, quarts & pints); milk bottles (Rendall Dairy, Deseronto, Rosebay, Hemlock Park, Borden, The Burlington BGC, Tully Farm); wooden pump pieces; postcards & advertising in album; 1960 Pringle Ford calender; Castrol & STP metal signs; Quaker State grease can; old licence plates; milk cans; old keys; quilt; several china figural lamps; wall clocks; oil lamps; oval bubble framed pictures; Baby Ben clock; old Tonka & other toys; Beatle records & mug; fireplace set with brass duck heads; 2 children’s wooden wagons; snow shoes; old tools; floor grates; DOLLS ETC: Coloured doll; Betty Boop made in Occupied Japan; Squeaky rubber dolls; Baby Krisie; Native dolls; & others; doll clothes; 3 very old Teddy Bears; doll cribs & beds; high chairs; several child’s tea sets; 3 peanut characters; hand puppets; wind-up cat - very old; LINENS & VINTAGE CLOTHING: Vintage hats & boxes; gloves; boxes of handkerchiefs; Christening dress; dollies & runners; fur coats; costume jewellery; VINTAGE DISHES & CHINA: 2 washbasin sets - one with 7 pieces; 1 slop pail; large quantity of Depression glass (green, yellow & pink); several pieces of green hoosier canister set; Carnival; Royal Doulton 2158 Alice; Shirley Temple pieces; Indian Tree; crystal; Blue Mountain pottery; Hummel figures & much more; several pickle crocks & lids; dog figurines; APPLIANCES & OTHER: Fridge; 30" stove; washer & dryer; laundry tub; electric stove heater; air tight stove; wash tubs; scale weights; chicken boxes; Martin bird house; small steel gates; 4 large steel wheels; wheel barrow; AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Clarence was a picker in the Napanee area for years and enjoyed every minute of it. Needless to say, we have no idea of what we will find. Join us for the surprises. PROPERTY SELLING AT 1 p.m. approximately 10 acres of open land with small pond, wooded area, tillable garden ground and 1350 square feet of living area consisting of 1.5 stories - 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, enclosed side porch, and 3 bedrooms, cellar-type basement under part of the house, forced air oil furnace; 50 amps service, well, and septic system. Property also consists of a good-sized storage barn and other out buildings. Spacious lot for the area, fronting on both Switzerville and Old Hamburg Roads. Because of the size of the area, it has the possibility of severing one or two parcels. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: $10,000.00 certified cheque or cash made payable to Lambert Auction Service and registered with the Cashier prior to 1 p.m. day of sale. Final sale is subject to approval of the Executors upon completion of the bidding process. Balance of purchase price is due on closing in 30 days unless other arrangements are made. Unsuccessful bidders will have their deposits returned to them immediately upon completion of the bidding process of the property. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING OFFERED IN AS IS AND WHERE IS CONDITION.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 8 a.m. - Canteen available Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only For pictures - www.lambertauctions.ca NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Next Auction - June 25 - Palace, Napanee Fair Grounds

MONDAY, JUNE 25

AT 10:30AM AUCTION SALE - DENNIS AND BETTY SNOW 1625 OLD HUNGERFORD ROAD, TWEED, ONT. Turn EAST of Highway 37 onto Marlbank Road (South end of Tweed) for 3 miles and turn SOUTH onto Old Hungerford Road for 1 mile. Oak finish dining room table and 6 chairs, antique washstands, oak ladies writing desk, antique press back chairs, antique hat box dresser, antique oak treadle sewing machine, walnut corner what not, antique drop front secretary, walnut Duncan Phyfe coffee table, pine storage box, cedar lined chest, mahogany hall table, antique wicker high chair, Hohner accordion, snare drum USM bugle, Railway lamps, antique miners lamps, antique cameras, vintage photos, pilots hat and gloves, vintage 45’s, antique tin trail set, vintage maps, antique school suppliesslates, pencil boxes, ink wells, antique prints and pictures, signed Bateman prints, antique hand tools, horse brass, antique cranberry and opalescent sugar shakers and salt and peppers, silver plate pieces, depression glass, carnival glass, antique hand painted china, vintage tins, vintage license plates, native collectibles, wooden pop boxes, costume jewelry, vintage cash register, fire place doors, numerous other articles from years of collecting. 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

MONDAY, JUNE 25 AT 1 P.M.

ANTIQUE & MODERN AUCTION SALE At the Palace Building Fair Grounds, York St., Napanee (Behind Curling Club) FURNITURE & COLLECTABLES: Swivel rocker; leather rec liner & stool; telephone bench; wicker rocker; 3 dining tables; press back chairs; buffet hutch & server; cheval mirror; small tables; quilt rack; stain glass lamps; pictures; large selection of comic books; lighted beer sign; small electric table top coke cooler; large coke cooler; coke cookie jar & other coke pieces; small collection of coins; collection of beer trays; lighted zippo lighter display case; cast iron Cockshot plow seat; local milk bottles Milligan, Holmes & Rosebay etc; collectable war books 77th Battalion Canadian Expedition Force 1915-1918 & 3 Canadian Army at war books; 1931 picture of front of Kingston Penitentiary & staff; 2 military helmets; GUITARS: electric guitar; 2 small flat-top acoustic and one regular flat top acoustic; guitar clock; CHINA, GLASS & SILVER ETC: Carnival; Fenton; Fiesta; & other, plus 8 place setting of Community Plate in nice chest; 2 Don Stinson hand turned salad bowls; OTHER: Apartment size 110 washer & dryer; motorcycle style bicycle (like new) AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Quick sale, items coming daily NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 noon - Canteen available Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only For pictures - www.lambertauctions.ca NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

AT 5: 00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Walnut dining room suite including table/ jackknife leaf, 6 leather bottom chairs, china cabinet & sideboard, wicker patio furniture, antique chest of drawers, press back rocker, set of nesting tables, antique wooden chairs, maple sideboard, plant tables, closet kit, qty. of glass & china, Wade figurines, vases, bowls & glasses, old books & prints.Ryobi 12” surface planer on stand, Evinrude “Fastwin 15” outboard motor, Ridgid air cleaner, Mastercraft scroll saw, Portable air compressor, Ryobi cordless straight shaft weed eater, fishing rods & reels, gluing clamps, leaf blower, small shop & garden tools, water fountain, Qty. of shop hardware and numerous other pieces. . See my web site for detailed list & photos AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

AT 11:00AM AUCTION SALE - MR JACK PRESTON 23 PINE GROVE, BELLEVILLE ONT. 1 block NORTH of Dundas Street East on Herchimer Ave. to Pinegrove Antique walnut drop front secretary with upper glass doors, Gibbard 2 poster queen size bed, Gibbard cherry dresser, Gibbard claw foot 3 drawer side tables, antique mahogany side table, antique mahogany settee and chair, antique parlor chairs, antique marble top side tables, antique oak gentlemen’s office desk, maple top dinette table with 4 chairs, antique OG wall clock, Normende vintage radio, antique nursing rocker, cherry finish TV cabinet, stacking bookcase, Royal Doulton figurines, Hummel figurines, La-Z-Boy chair, maple dresser and night tables, original Edna Henderson oil paintings, cups and saucers, Swaroski crystal, child’s antique tea set, silver flatware, Royal Doulton “Lace Point” dinnerware, prints and pictures, small kitchen appliances, doll crafts supplies, patio table and chairs, gas BBQ, apartment size freezer, garden tools, hand tools, 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

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

The Picton Gazette Today you’ve earned the distinguished honour of a graduate. We congratulate you on this fine achievement and wish you all the best as you embark on new careers and academic pursuits. As you celebrate your graduation, take the opportunity to announce to the community what you have accomplished and where your hard work and dedication will lead you. On Thursday July 5th, The Picton Gazette will be publishing a special graduation page. Submit a colour picture and text to our office by Thursday, June 28th at 4:30pm or email; gazetteclass@bellnet.ca

$20.00 plus HST

office will be closed July 2nd for Canada Day Weekend!

The Children’s Aid Society of the County of Prince Edward invites applications to the position of:

Office Manager

Responsibilities of the position include: supervision or direct responsibility for financial analysis, and annual revenue and expenditure projections; purchasing; internal audit functions; management and reporting on child benefits; financial and statistical reporting to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The Office Manager is responsible to manage internal controls for asset protection, and to ensure sound financial practices. Clerical/Administrative and Information Technology Staff report to the Office Manager. The successful applicant will: - possess a University degree in a discipline related to finance/business administration, and will hold a designation in accounting. - have at minimum three years supervisory experience - strong knowledge of government and tax requirements - advanced skills in use of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Power Point and Word. - demonstrate proficiency in use of computerized financial/accounting systems, and experience with ACCPAC, and Ceridian payroll functions - demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills - demonstrate working knowledge of CICA standards for “not for profit” accounting practices Persons with the requested qualifications and skills are invited to submit a written application including resume and four references addressed to: Local Director, Children’s Aid Society, 16 Mac Steven Drive, Picton, ON. K0K 2T0 Fax #613-476-2316 Closing date: Thursday, June 22, 2012

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House fire on Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroad causes heavy structural damage, no injuries AdAmBrAmBurger

Staff writer

A devastating blaze put a damper into a happy celebration for a county family Saturday evening. The Prince Edward County fire department received word of a structure fire at a Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroad home at about 7 p.m. while its inhabitants were out celebrating a family wedding at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Prince Edward County fire chief Scott Manlow said when firefighters arrived on

scene, they found the home fully engulfed in flame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were able to extinguish the fire and keep it away from other structures,â&#x20AC;? said Manlow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The house sustained substantial damage to the upstairs.â&#x20AC;? On Tuesday morning, most of the roof was still missing from the home and it appeared most of the upper floor had been badly damaged by the flames. Manlow said one bright spot was that firefighters were able to rescue a family pet from the basement of the

home after a member of the family returned home and alerted the firefighters of its presence in the building. Manlow said there were 21 firefighters on the scene itself and another group of about a half-dozen working to supply water from town. He said no firefighters reported injuries while battling the blaze. According to a poster on the web site www.countylive.ca named Jan Hubble, who claimed the home owner as a sister and the bride as a niece, the

wedding continued despite the event. The new coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honeymoon was put on hold, however, as the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passport and luggage were in the home and Hubble wrote they did not have cancellation insurance. Hubble congratulated the bride on the courage she showed to go on with her wedding. Manlow said the fire department is continuing its investigation into the cause of fire, but it has no reason to believe the fire was suspcious in nature.

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tained severe structural damage during a blaze Saturday night. No one was home at the time of the blaze. Firefighters rescued a pet from the home. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

County Culture

A Celebration of Food, Music, Wine, Theatre and Entertainment

SE ASON 5 SUB SC R IPT ION O F F E R : 3 P L AY S F O R $ 3 0 . 0 0 After June 30th, $36.00

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tuesdays With Morrieâ&#x20AC;? based on the book by Mitch Albom Nov. 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2012 @ 8p.m.

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Sunday, June 24, 2011 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M.

Come and join us for a great evening at the

North Marysburgh Community Centre 2699 County Road 8, Waupoos

31 King St., Picton

Bring your lawn chairs! Hungry? Our canteen sells burgers, dogs and ice cream when it opens at 5:30 P.M. Rain or shine! Sponsored by: Jim and Marion Hughes, The Blueberry Patch.ca

Jazz up your summer! August 16 Emilie-Claire Barlow August 17 Louis Hayes & the Cannonball Legacy Band August 18 George Shearing Tribute August 19 Boss Brass Reunion 8:00 pm, Regent Theatre in Picton Tickets, $38 Box office 613.476.8416 ext 28 or 1.877.411.4761

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

Owners: Barry & Melissa Baldwin, Melbar Farms Buyer: Ken Morton, Deerhaven Farm Equipment

June 21 to 23 - 4-H Conference Market Sen$e – Application Deadline May 17th, 2012 Kemptville. For full details visit http://www.4hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/conferences/def ault.aspx July 5 - Hastings Federation of Agriculture Monthly Meeting Thurlow Community Centre, 516 Harmony Road, Thurlow, 8:00 pm - Contact Judy Hagerman 613-473-4444 / jlhagerman@sympatico.ca

July 5 - Northumberland Cattlemen’s Association 18th Annual Beef Day, Farm of Sherry and Pat McLaren, 12114 County Road 29, Warkworth, 705-924-2513. Trade Show begins at 4 pm, Beef BBQ 6 to 7:30 pm. Tickets and information from any Director or Bonnie Wilson 905-344-1100. July 5 - Prince Edward Winegrowers Association Executive Meeting. Huff Estates Boardroom, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more information call 613-921-7100 or email info@thecountywines.com

July 7 to 10 – Tweed Fair, 27 Louisa St, (beside Community Centre), Tweed. For more informa-

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kit. It lists what to have in your home and also what to have in your car. For those interested in reading the 25 page Prince Edward County emergency plan for 2012, you can find the full document on the site. Interested in information on burn permits or public information, this is where to look. The home page has a link to an inventory of all properties owned by the municipality, along with a map of where they are located. The home page also includes links to news items and public notices. A search of the site for “seniors” didn’t bring anything up which is surprising given the number of seniors in Prince Edward County and the municipality operates the Specialized Transit Service for seniors and the H. J. McFarland Memorial Home for the Aged. Searching council and committee minutes and documents did bring up many hits on the word

“seniors”. There’s lots of useful information on this website. Check it out at www.pecounty.on.ca Remember that if you don’t have Internet access you can go to any County library branch and use a computer there. Also, if you would prefer the telephone, call Shire Hall at 613-476-2148 and ask your question. There are helpful staff members willing to assist.

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Wellington Legion second vice-president Bob Little said Branch 160 leaders didn’t have to look far when deciding where to spend their Poppy Fund money this year. “Our community is aging and our members are aging,” he said. “Working with Hospice was a natural way to benefit both.” The branch donated $1,000 to Hospice Prince Edward after receiving approval to donate. The Poppy Funds are set up through the Royal Canadian Legion to help veterans and their dependents in situations of need. Ken Taylor, the branch’s first vice president and Poppy Fund chair said for a donation to a group such as Hospice, the branch first had to seek the approval of the provincial command. “They have very strict rules as to where your funds are sent,” he said. “I sent

them the brochure Hospice sent to me and within three or four days, they faxed me back an approval.” Taylor said members of the branch have always looked for ways they can use their fund to help the broader community. In recent years, the fund has supported Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. He said this year, he saw photos of the Hike For Hospice in the paper and asked for more information about the residential hospice project being discussed. “We’re grateful for the Legion’s support,” said Hospice Prince Edward executive director Nancy Parks. “The concept of a four-bed residential hospice looks very favourable, the community has been incredibly supportive of the idea.” -Adam Bramburger, Staff

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012

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