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Two Days About Yesterday celebrates our past Historical society encouraged by response to its showcase event

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MAKING A POINT Author and journalist Ian Robertson points out a certain part of Camp Picton during his presentation at the Prince Edward Historical Society’s Two Days about Yesterday at the Highline Hall on Saturday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

one-stop shop for consumers of history and Ferguson explained that Two Days About Yesterday was something that had been bandied about amongst various groups for some time.

“There's been a lot of talk about bringing all the groups

together for something like this but we don't talk, we do and there's even more groups interested to come next time so I think we can get together next year,” Ferguson said.

Between Ernie Margetson's detailed presentation on the county's historic barns and

agriculture buildings, County Archives manager Krista Richardson's look back at scandals, sickness and slavery from the pages of the Hallowell Free Press from 1831-1834 and journalist and author Ian Robertson's talk on his latest work Camp Picton: Wartime to Peace-

time, attendees were free to meet with local historical groups like Seventh Town Historical Society, the Bay of Quinte branch of the United Empire Loyalists and the Glenwood Cemetery Foundation.

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Hit with the double whammy of declining enrolment and the education ministry’s continued phase in of “school board efficiencies and modernization measures,” the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board passed its operating and capital budgets Monday evening for the 2016-2017 school year.

Interim superintendent of business services Dave Rutherford presented 20162017 operating and capital budget plans in the amounts of $191.7 million and $14.5 million respectively Monday.

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Rutherford, who was lured back to the board earlier this year after past superintendent Leslie Miller accepted a position in the private sector, harkened back to three years ago when he crafted his last balanced school board budget.

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It's an impossible task to encapsulate Prince Edward County's rich and diverse history the Prince Edward Historical Society deserves kudos for trying.

The two-day celebration of history and heritage called Two Days About Yesterday was such a hit among local history buffs that there is already talk of running a second session sometime next year.

On Saturday, scores of people flocked to Wellington's Highline Hall to listen to historical authorities speak about barns, Camp Picton and the salacious scribbles in the Hallowell Free Press circa 1830.

On Sunday, history came alive as tours of Glenwood Cemetery and Camp Picton and a session at Mariner's Museum featuring Lake Ontario lighthouse expert Marc Seguin were part of the second day schedule.

The society’s president Steve Ferguson was thrilled with the weekend's turnout as some of Saturday's presentations were at capacity and nearly 100 people were at the hall at any given time.

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The Picton Gazette Hospice Prince Edward facility will see an additional $15,000 per bed allocated for range of services contracted through CCAC

Province delivers $45,000 more annually in base funding for residential hospice ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Hospice Prince Edward's residential care centre will be receiving an additional $45,000 in base funding annually as a result of the province's increased commitment to funding palliative care.

Last Thursday, Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi announced the funding, which amounts to $15,000 for each of the centre's three beds funded by the South East Local Health Integration Network.

Hospice executive director Laura Ricketts said she was still waiting for more

details about what the funding entails, but indicated it should help the facility accept additional residents over the course of a year.

"I'm not privy to all the details. We have to assume it will be part of our ministry funding," she said. "It will go to nursing care, supplies, and things that are CCACprovided to the hospice.

We'll maintain our regular activity, but we'll do so with more services for more people."

Ricketts said the palliative care journey to the end of life is "not something too many people are comfortable about, and it's not something a lot of people have tremendous experience with" but it is a valuable service worth providing to the broadest number of people possible.

"What hospice does with the tremendous support of our volunteers and our funders is give people a place where they can go back to having relationships with loved ones instead of being caregivers in their final days," she said. "That is important, both for the individual experiencing the death process and for their loved ones to have moments of connection right at the end when other things are taken care of for them."

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FUNDING BOOST Hospice Prince Edward executive director Laura Ricketts and Prince Edward-Hastings MPPTodd Smith listen as Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi announces a $45,000 increase in base funding for the residential hospice centre on Downes Avenue Thursday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

pice Prince Edward, including the community drive to open the residential care centre on Downes Avenue in the summer of 2013. It served its 100th patient in March.

"The folks in Prince Edward County have worked very hard to make this location work and there is a lot of good things happening here," he said.

While Rinaldi and Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith sit on different sides of the Queen's Park

legislature, both agreed the province's $13.9-million commitment to residential hospice over the next three years is a step in the right direction in the health sector.

"When we're trying to balance health-care dollars in the province of Ontario — which is a tricky, tricky thing to do — one of the best programs that's out there is the hospice program," Smith said. "People come here because they're palliative and there's no hope they're going to recover. The most

expensive place for those people to be is in the hospital. Most people would like to be in their own home, but if they can't be in their own homes, this is a beautiful, beautiful home right here."

Rinaldi agreed, stating that it costs "less than half" to have someone palliate in a residential hospice environment when compared to the hospital.

Mayor Robert Quaiff was involved with the Picton Rotary Club as it helped Hospice Prince Edward create its plan for the facility.

He also had an opportunity to see the benefits of hospice through his own personal experience. His father died in the hospital, while his mother died at home with the help of a hospice volunteer.

"The passing of each was entirely a different process altogether and that signified the importance of hospice in this community," he said.

Quaiff indicated he believes the residential hospice is a part of a forwardthinking approach the county has taken toward aging and dying that is starting to fit together well.

The approach includes the agein-place development around a refurbished McFarland Memorial Home, the Wellings of Picton, and the potential for a new hospital in the same area.

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This year, Prince Edward County’s Relay for Life raised $ 78,211.05 in an unforgettable night of remembrance, entertainment and fun.

Fighting cancer is a team effort and our community has joined together in this fight. It would be almost impossible to name each and every sponsor, volunteer and business who graciously donated their time and effort into making this event such a success. To the teams and their captains, your commitment and dedication is sincerely appreciated! To our survivors, you are truly an inspiration to those around you and especially to those who are newly diagnosed with cancer. To our guest speakers, Val MacDonald and Mayor Robert Quaiff, thank you for sharing such personal and heartfelt stories. And to everyone else who participated in one way or another, we couldn’t have achieved such success without you.

The results of 2016 Relay Teams 28 Survivors 51 Luminaries 500+ Total raised $78,211.05

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Campaign to relocate de Vries collection to Ameliasburgh museum begins Nearly 500 taxidermy specimens to form permanent exhibit CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A large fundraising effort is officially underway to preserve a significant collection of natural heritage specimens for generations to come.

On Monday the Jake de Vries Collection Group launched its fundraising campaign which will see the work of the late taxidermy master moved to a permanent home in the Green Barn at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village. The barn has enough space to house the collection, but requires significant structural upgrades, display cases, and proper environmental conditions to be suitable. The project is estimated to cost $275,000 including an $85,000 reserve to maintain the retrofitted building.

Johanna de Vries, John de Vries and Jane Moon inherited the collection of nearly 500 specimens from their late husband and father. At her home on Monday evening Johanna said her husband would be happy to see so many people enjoying his work.

“He always enjoyed it so much when people came to see the animals and the birds,” she said. “I'm very

FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED Andy Margetson, of the de Vries Collection fundraising committee, announces the launch of fundraising efforts for the de Vries taxidermy collection at the de Vries family home on Monday night.(Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

be accessible to the community and being in a museum seems like the exact spot for that,” she said. “He always really enjoyed when the school kids and different people would come — he was in his element when he could talk about the display.”

Jake de Vries amassed the collection over decades, putting untold hours into each specimen, which include

glad it's going to the museum because it will be a good place and I hope you have great success with it in the museum where lots of people can come and see it.”

Moon said her father loved to open his door to schoolchildren and others who wanted to see the collection and learn about the biodiversity of the county.

“It would certainly be my dad's wish for the display to

waterfowl, large and small mammals, song birds and fish.

Well-known local environmentalist and columnist Terry Sprague said he first met Jake de Vries around 1966. Sprague said he only fully understood how skilful de Vries was after trying taxidermy for himself.

“I chose a starling as my first specimen … and came up with the saddest specimen you could ever see,” he said. “It was then I really fully appreciated what a special gift this man had at preserving birds and other animals as if there were still very much alive.”

Sprague said it's important for the collection to remain in Prince Edward County and to remain intact.

“It's a fitting tribute to a man who had such a love for wildlife and such a gift for bringing these once lifeless creatures back to life,” he said.

Monday's announcement was years in the making.

Many family friends recognized there was great quality and local significance to the collection. During a recent site visit, an ornithologist with the Royal Ontario Museum suggested the collection was one of the finest private taxidermy collections in the province.

Some friends initially approached the family to discuss their long-term

plans for the collection and found the family welcomed the discussion of the collection's future. That's when the Jake de Vries Collection Group was formed to discuss the specifics of when and where it might go. The County Museums had interest in providing a permanent home for the collection and after consideration focused on Ameliasburgh Heritage Village. Council approved the project in principle in December 2015 and committed $22,000 in the 2017 municipal budget to support the purchase of display cases and other materials. With council's support

for the project, the de Vries family decided they were ready to move the collection.

Now the committee is focused on raising the required funds. That job got off to a great start on Monday with the Prince Edward Stewardship Council presenting the committee with a cheque for $15,000. The project also recently received $7,500 from the Stark Family Fund.

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village site curator Janice Hubbs said de Vries always made time for anyone and was an incredible talent.

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“The festival will feature a full menu of comedy styles boasting a mix of stand-up, sketch comedy and improv,” said Paul Snepsts in an e-mail to the Gazette.

Snepsts was also excited to announce another big act on the Regent stage with Women Fully Clothed offering an allfemale sketch comedy performance Saturday, Oct. 1.

The all-female group features a mix of Second City alumae including Robin Duke (Saturday Nigh Live, SCTV), Jayne Eastwood (SCTV, Little Mosque on the Prairie), Kathryn Greenwood (Wind at my Back), and Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show). The troupe has received positive reviews from noted comedic actors like Eugene Levy and media critics.

Around those two mainstage acts, the festival promises to pack a lot of laughs into a

four-day period. On Sept. 30, the festival will bring a collection of top-end Canadian comics to Picton’s County Canteen to do stand-up.

Then, Sunday, Oct. 2, the county’s own artisanal improv troupe Taste That! will be in Milford to headline a finale and pig roast that puts the spotlight on local talent. The dinner will be served by the County’s Woo Hoo Farm. The show will follow.

Programming to kick off the festival Sept. 28 is yet to be announced.

Tickets are available online at www.comedycountry.ca for all shows or in-person at the Regent box office for the Green and Women Fully Clothed shows. Tickets for Green’s show are $45. Tickets for Women Fully Clothed are $40 or $55 wiht acess to a VIP afterparty. Tickets for the other shows are $20 each.

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HERITAGE SUPPORT Athol councillor Jamie Forrester introduced a motion at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s com-

mittee-of-the-whole meeting to consider putting funds into the 2017 budget to support the promotion and preservation of heritage in Prince Edward County. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette file photo)

Forrester starts discussion on heritage Councillor favours line item in budget for promotion, preservation CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Heritage initiatives could have some financial backing from the municipality as soon as next year as councillors are investigating adding a heritage fund to the draft 2017 budget.

Committee of the whole passed a motion last Thursday directing staff to present a report and make recommendations in October of this year for how to fund heritage as part of the annual budget process. No dollar figure was attached to the motion at this point, but is expected to be debated when the report comes back in the fall if the motion is approved by council on June 28.

Councillor Jamie Forrester initially put forward the motion with a $500,000 figure to promote and maintain heritage in the county, but altered the motion following discussion. Forrester said the figure was a means to start a discussion around funding heritage initiatives. He said there's been a lot of talk about heritage and how important it is, but there hasn't typically been a lot of money to put behind the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the last five years I've seen a lot of times how we've discussed heritage and

how important it is, but whenever any heritage items come up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether it's buildings that are going to be demolished or whether it's street signs that have to be changed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we don't have any money, we don't really have any oomph behind whole heritage idea in Prince Edward County,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He said he'd like to see heritage as line item in the draft County budget for council's consideration and the municipality should also look for ways to fund it outside of the general tax levy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see too some alternative methods of funding a heritage fund,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I've always looked at surplus lands and maybe there's a possibility of sending that money there.â&#x20AC;?

Councillor Lenny Epstein

supported the motion, saying the funds could support the Picton heritage conservation district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A fund like this would potentially go a long way to helping us start â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially in our Main Street heritage conservation dstrict â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to tilt things in the direction that the conservation district plan outlines,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm fully supportive of this.â&#x20AC;?

Councillor Kevin Gale also supported the motion. He said in the event dollars are put into the budget, the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee should have a say in where the funding goes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The people on the heritage committee now should have some input as well to tell us where they think that money is needed or could be used,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Status quo not likely a long-term option for school consolidation

COME September, the trustees sitting around the table at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board appear to have their work cut out for them. They’re staring at $250 million in school renewal needs, enrolment is declining, and the province is giving them a limited window of opportunity to receive funding for decisions that will address both problems.

If working on those equations in isolation isn’t enough, the trustees also have to keep in mind that those schools don’t exist simply in a vacuum. As many in this county have argued, each building has a cultural significance as a hub within its community and C.M.L. Snider in Wellington, in particular, also has heritage aspects that many wish to see protected.

All of those factors must be considered as trustees sharpen their pencils to work on their long-term planning — an inexact science itself — but one must be mindful that every public building has a lifespan in its present capacity. One must also realize that provincial officials are not necessarily going to feel the emotional appeal trustees do at the local level and, at some point, if the Hastings and Prince Edward board doesn’t make the decisions itself, someone from outside the area may step in and do it for them. Other school boards across the province and, indeed, this board in other areas within the region, have had success with consolidation and construction plans.

Clearly, it is reasonable to believe that schools built decades ago weren’t designed with most modern efficiencies as far as heating and cooling and they likely didn’t take into account modern research into creating an environment conducive to learning, nor the infiltration of technology into the classroom.

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Simply put, if there is an opportunity for Prince Edward County to benefit from new facilities, it should not immediately cast that opportunity aside.

While the old DukeDome provided many positive memories, for example, the new Wellington and District Community Centre is better positioned to serve the community for years to come. If new facilities can be built for less than it costs to upgrade existing facilities, those savings now and in the future are worth exploring in detail. In delaying consideration on its plan, it is hoped the board is ready to have that dialogue in an inclusive, transparent fashion.

All that said, however, with enrolment where it is it, the process must make Jean Morrison Debbie McCann Publisher Business Manager sense for the communities involved. Lengthening bus commutes and introducing shared spaces for elementary and secondary students would be tough to sell as more beneficial. It would also be a shame to see once-vibrant schools that once stood central to their communities abandoned and neglected like the former elementary school in North Marysburgh — or worse, bulldozed. Indeed, one would hope that if a school like C.M.L. Snider has outlived its use as a school, there would be plans for it to take on a new life as a much-needed youth centre, a museum, or a space that fulfills some other public use.

Of course, heritage costs money and someone would need to step forward.

A future plan must consider the needs of all areas within the county and it Karen Gyde Christine DeMille should emerge as something everyone can accept. It’s time for the board and Classifieds Manager Classifieds the community at large to see the staff proposals and get to work on building a school footprint for the future. It is very likely status quo is not going to be an option, after all, so the onus is on everyone to chart a preferred course.

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A SMALL KINDNESS Over the course of their spring program, members of the 4-H small pet club learned about the compassionate care given to animals at risk by

the Loyalist Humane Society and Black Jack’s Rabbit Rescue. The club was inspired and conducted a loose change challenge as well as organing a bake sale. Recently, the club donated the proceeds with $462 going to each organization. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1926

n With cool weather late into the spring, the growing season was thought to be one to three weeks behind. Tomato and apple crops were expected to produce low yields. Grains were fair, while peas and potatoes appeared promising. n Liberal prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King resigned after the Governor General, Lord Byng, refused to dissolve parliament at his request.

Arthur Meighan and the Conservatives formed government. n The Quinte Chapter of the Jack Miner League was formed in order to create a bird sanctuary on a site offered by Don G. Bleecker.

1946

n The province’s department of highways indicated it would pay for 75 per cent of the cost of a new bridge at Outlet. Its representatives felt the bridge was too narrow and not safe for traffic. Local politicians felt the same subsidy should apply for bridges at Milford and Big Island. n Bloomfield held a special ceremony to recognize the 74 veterans that returned to the village after the Second World War. Each veteran was given a personalized certificate. n Prince Edward County’s public health unit was to start work July 1 though it was expected it would not be fully organized until the fall.

1976

n Despite concerns the new County plan was too restrictive, planner Riazuddin Ahmed said the municipality was attracting development as there were 61 lot severances and 174 development applications approved. n While Manpower Canada registrations were 12.35 per cent lower in May 1976 than the previous year, those receiving regular placements increased by 36 per cent with 83 people receiving regular employment, up from 61 people in 1975. n Some 200 seasonal jobs for cherry pickers were not available that year due to weather-related damage to tree blossoms earlier that year.

1996

n Queen Elizabeth School principal Helen Snider was given an emotional send-off by her students and staff on her last day at the school. After more than 15 years at the school, Snider announced she was going to be an administrator in Singapore. n The Picton OPP indicated no charges would be laid after complaints that Picton deputy-reeve Dick Evans struck Ameliasburgh reeve Bill Bonter during a heated exchange during a social services committee meeting. n The upstart Quinte Hawks announced former Wellington Dukes coaches Greg Royce and John Boultbee would join them in Deseronto.

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We are prepared to continue to look at the operation of the board over the coming year to find additional savings to try to reduce that shortfall as much as possible. Can we get it to zero? I'm not sure but we will take every opportunity to save funds throughout the school year.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thoughts on heritage, marathon, and activities for summer visitors

I have several issues I would like to bring forth. Just some food for thought.

1. There has been more discussions going back and forth about the 'historical' significance of Prince Edward County, Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington. (particularly the main streets) One thing I would like to point out, is the historical significance of both our Picton Fairgrounds and the Crystal Palace.

This is where the historical society should have started their stretch of Main

Street. Then someone or several individuals decided to put a skateboard park right beside it! Now they are thinking of putting a water park in there as well. Delhi Park would be a perfect place for a water park. It's off Main Street there's plenty of parking, there's plenty of room, there is a fenced-in dog park for families with pet dogs.

2. This sign business about the Beach Bum store is just a waste of time. There is an oriental restaurant virtually next door that has a very similar sign, both in size and

colour. (Although it could use a clean-up).

3. Prince Edward County is very large. Who is responsible for the path chosen every fall for the county marathon?It disrupts a major highway, Lake Street and Main Street. I have been a volunteer for this marathon for more than five years and there are far better routes it could take. What about from Hwy 49 through Northport?

Maybe around Big Island.

What about up on the "Army Camp Hill" (that's what we used to call it when I was lit-

tle and attended the oneroom schoolhouse at Crofton, then moved to Mary Street School in Grade 3).

There are many options that should be looked at to change this route.

4. Our Sandbanks camping park is jammed all summer long. Where do families go if they're here for a week and it rains three days in a row, or not in a row? There is no place in this county to take your kids under those conditions. Yes, an afternoon can be spent watching a movie at the Regent, Yes one of our

local restaurants would be great for an hour, but what about the rest of the time?

They no doubt will end up at the mall, or Walmart in Belleville for several hours, or the rec centre on Cannifton Road for swimming in the indoor pool, or playing in the games room.

We are encouraging people to visit here and spend their money here, and yes no one has any control over Mother Nature. Think outside of the box people.

Deborah Pepper

Restaurant’s service did not meet expectations for celebratory dinner

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LETTERS POLICY

The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion.

We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons.

Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

I am so disappointed and, in fact, embarrassed to write this letter. Saturday evening I went to the Restaurant on the Knoll at Isaiah Tubbs for dinner with my partner, recently released from hospital after a gruelling two months, his two daughters, one of whom has just returned from a position in London U.K. with Trip Advisor and his two granddaughters who had just completed winning performances in Irish dance in Milton ON. Our reservation, made

with the desk clerk on Thursday June 16 at approximately 9 a.m., was for 7 p.m. We arrived on time and were shown a table set for six on the veranda.

At 9 p.m we left having had no main course served, no refill of our water glasses, no explanations. The appetizers that came after repeated requests were inedible – the sweet potato fries were accompanied by mayo with a crust on top and lettuce that had obviously been microwaved.

The Caesar salad was warm. As you can imagine the children were very hungry and the adults were very angry.

I understand that the restaurant was very busy – there were two weddings.

However, that does not excuse this woeful neglect of other patrons. The food they thrust at us in styrofoam containers as we were leaving had obviously been prepared for some time and was languishing in the kitchen. The little girl’s cheese sandwich which she

ate in the car out of desperation was soggy and the cheese was congealed. The chicken fingers, the older girl’s choice, were hard as rocks.

I am disappointed because I made the reservation in order to display to our out of town guests the wonderful setting and usually good service and food at the Restaurant on the Knoll. I am embarrassed because what was to be a celebratory dinner – Fathers’ Day, daughter coming home, girls win-

ning at the completion turned into a disaster of major proportions.

As a proud county resident I am humiliated by the shameful service at one of the county’s well-known resorts.

My suggestion to the management is that if you cannot provide service to regular patrons when you have weddings booked then you should not take the reservation.

Cheryl Anderson Picton

Athol business owner proposes challenge for his council representative

Athol ward councillor James Forrester has been saying that I, Roger Stanley, owner of East Lake Ebike Rentals should not be allowed to run my ebike rental business at 1157 County Rd. 11 until my new zoning is in place. This happened at the Shire Hall

meeting on the April 20 when my zoning was up for approval (which was approved at the meeting).

Since Forrester is so concerned about my zoning, I would like to issue a him a challenge. I am willing to hire an independent

bylaw officer to look into the compliance to the bylaws at Log Cabin Point.

If everything is in compliance with the bylaws at Log Cabin point I will pay for the cost of the inspection.

If however Log Cabin point is not in compliance

with the bylaws then Forrester should pay or the county should pay for the inspection. A councillor of the County should comply with the bylaws of the County.

Lastly, if Forrester wants me to close my ebike rental

business till the new zoning comes into force, I would like to ask him why is he so eager to put my employee at the ebike rental business out of work?

Roger Stanley East Lake

Purdy writer-in-residence’s presentation, new writer’s circle to inspire

It’s no secret that Prince Edward County is widely known as a creative community. From far and wide, artists are drawn to the County’s natural beauty as a source of poetic, written and painterly inspiration.

Steve Campbell is a writer, editor and publisher of the local favourite County Magazine as well as books for many Prince Edward County writers. In mid-May, Campbell’s recent History Speaks talk at the library “So You Want to be Published”, drew in a crowd of emerging writers and storytellers who were looking for expert guidance on publishing.

After the event, Marilyn Neufeld and Sharon Stefan decided to form a writer’s circle based at the Picton branch. Neufeld explains, “The group is made up of not-yet published writers who want to both write and critique each other’s writing.” She describes the new writer’s circle as “very friendly” and “a welcoming group.” Her co-founder Sharon adds, “It’s a place to share and discuss ideas with other writers as well as get encouragement.”

Everyone is invited to join Neufeld, Stefan and other like-minded individuals at the next writer’s circle

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gathering on Monday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Picton branch of the County Library.

Also of interest to local writers, readers and Canadian literary history enthusiasts, the current writer-inresidence at the Al Purdy AFrame will speak at the Wellington branch on Tuesday, June 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The PEC Library and the Al Purdy A-Frame Association are thrilled to offer a unique afternoon with Dr. Nicholas Bradley, associate professor of English at the University of Victoria.

Bradley is in Prince Edward County conducting research for a book of essays on the theme of “Purdy at

100”. It is anticipated that Dr. Bradley’s book will be released in 2018, the year that Purdy would have turned 100. The collection will examine Purdy’s poetry and how it is received and interpreted some fifty years after it was first published.

At the library event, he’ll talk about what he has learned in the county as well as share his experiences working with Purdy’s unpublished papers and some photos. It is well known that the A-Frame on the south shore of Roblin Lake near Ameliasburgh was Purdy’s preferred location for writing.

In the four years since the writer-in-residence program was launched, participants have reported the cottage to be similarly conducive to the creative process.

Bradley’s research into Purdy and his poetry will continue throughout the month of June at the iconic A-Frame on Roblin Lake. To learn more about the monthlong residency program, the iconic poet and the work that the Al Purdy A-Frame Association is doing to preserve the cottage for future generations of Canadian poets and writers visit alpurdy.ca.

This is not Bradley’s first

PURDY PRESENTATION The Al Purdy Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library has a collection of memorabilia related to the esteemed author and poet. Dr. Nicholas Bradley will give a speech on Purdy in Wellington Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

publication to focus on the renowned Canadian poet.

He recently edited We Go Far Back in Time: The Letters of Earle Birney and Al Purdy, 1947 – 1987 a fascinating look at correspondence between the poets during the ups and downs of their literary careers. If you’re interested in borrowing a copy, you are in luck! The County Library owns two copies of this book so you can either call your local branch or visit peclibrary.org to reserve a copy.

Many of Purdy’s works are in the library’s collection. In preparation for this talk, you may wish to check out some of Purdy’s poetry, his autobiography Reaching for the Beaufort Sea: An Autobiography or Yours Al, The Collected Letters of Al Purdy, which was edited by Sam Solecki.

Please join us in welcoming Bradley to the Prince Edward community on June 28 and learn a little more about Al Purdy, a creative kindred spirit who lived among us.

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County councillors want say in discussions on potential school consolidations Dunlop receives peersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support in bid to have school board involve municipality in consultations about future of local facilities CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

With the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board considering a long-term capital and accommodation plan that could see the consolidation or closure of elementary schools including C.M.L. Snider in Wellington, county councillors want a say.

At last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting councillors supported a resolution acknowledging the long-term capital and accommodation plan and asking for County council to be included in the con-

sultation process. The resolution asks that the municipality be given an opportunity to provide input on formal recommendations made to the board.

The school board estimates $6.3 million will be required over the next decade to keep C.M.L. Snider operational. The final plan will be decided by an Accommodation Review Committee as is provincial policy. The committee would comprise stakeholders, municipal officials, parent council members, and local business owners.

The motion was put forward by councillor Jim Dunlop. Dunlop said he's heard various consolidation scenarios and contacted the county school board trustees to voice his concerns. While the initial feedback deadline was June 10, school board trustees approved a motion to give the public until Sept. 30 to provide feedback. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That's going to give us an opportunity to give formal input,â&#x20AC;? Dunlop said.

Dunlop said one of the community development department's goals is to attract young families and

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the municipality encourages builders to develop in urban centres like Picton and Wellington. He said any school closures or con-

solidations could impact their efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to have that input,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Dunlop said he accepts the fact the board has to address enrolment issues and at some point something has to be done, though he acknowledged it will take time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody that has kids in C.M.L. Snider will probably go through to Grade 8 without changes being made, but at some point in time there'll be changes,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In the meantime, he said the public and the municipality have an opportunity to make sure any changes

are justified. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The province says the board does have to communicate with interest groups and the municipality, so we can have input to satisfy our needs,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That's why I think it's important, because although we've been sending emails back and forth to the school board this resolution makes it official that the municipality wants to be number one on the list for input.â&#x20AC;?

The resolution was forwarded to the school board and copied to Prince Edward County trustees Dwayne Inch and Jennifer Cobb.

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WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450) SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home

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NO END Author, artist and radio personality Terry Culbert speaks about an early work he created depicting a fight involving the Donnelly family from Lucan Ontario. Culbert would later detail the small town in a book which he spoke about Friday at the Consecon library. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Culbert discusses life in Lucan Book details Donnelly murders, other intricacies of small town JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The impressive attendance at this weekend's Two Days About Yesterday - A celebration of history and heritage confirms there is a great thirst for local tales of yesteryear.

But perhaps stories of other distinct Ontario municipalities can scratch the itch of local history buffs.

That indeed seemed to be the case as over a dozen people attended the Consecon branch of the County public library on Friday to listen to local author, artist and radio personality Terry Culbert speak about his book detailing tales of his native Lucan, Ont..

Lucan: Home of the Donnellys is a wide-ranging account of people and events of the south western Ontario town and while there is a well-written good recount of the famed 1880 massacre of the Donnelly family at the hands of the ruthless vigilante group, the book details village commerce and life, sports and music.

From the settling of the area by Scottish, English and Irish immigrants (which included Culbert's ancestors from County Tipperary) through the dark times of the Donnelly murders to recent years which feature profiles on Canada's first female bus driver and Johnny Cash's first Canadian tour stop at the Lucan Arena, the compilation of short stories combined with photos from the University of Western Ontario Archives

make it an enthralling page turner for anyone interested in the history of small-town Ontario.

Naturally, the book spends significant time on the Donnellys coming to Canada and the way they were hated by the 'Whiteboys' Catholic movement for having business dealings and friendships with the protestant members of the Lucan community.

In his effort to uncover new information, Culbert attended the museum at the Kingston Penitentiary (known at that time as the provincial penitentiary of the province of Canada) and, with the help of the curator, unearthed documents concerning family patriarch James Donnelly.

Donnelly was serving seven years for killing a man at a Lucan logging bee while in an alcohol-fuelled rage.

“What we were able to find is what James Donnelly said during his time at the penitentiary to the scribe just prior to his release and that's one of a few brand new stories that you wouldn't find in other Donnellys books,” Culbert explained.

While the topic of the massacre has spawned many historical and fictional retellings, documentaries and even ballads from Canadian recording artists like the late Stompin' Tom Connors, the Black Donnellys and their unseemly demise were barely whispered about in the town for a number of years.

“When we were kids growing up, we never talked

about it and no one else really did because there were still family members living in the area,” Culbert explained.

Such was the trepidation surrounding the subject, Culbert admits not having the nerve to travel the Roman Line road where the family farmhouse was burned with the corpses inside on that fateful night Feb. 3, 1880.

“I never went down the Roman Line until I was in my 30s and when I was in high school, I would hitch hike home and there was a barn that was quite close to the St. Patrick Church where the family is buried. There was a fear of something happening in that barn and I would run just to get by it if I happened that way,” Culbert added.

But times have changed in Lucan and the topic, while still difficult for some, has become easier to discuss and Culbert said in preparing for the Donnelly chapters that he had no issue in speaking with those that had detailed information on the subject.

“There’s a wonderful museum there now, organized by both Donnelly family members and family members of the vigilantes and, five generations later, there has been some closure,” he added.

Copies of Lucan: Home of the Donnellys are available to borrow from branches of the County of Prince Edward Public Library.

WHATTAM’S is proud to present…”Family Movie Day” at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm.

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45). Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: May 3rd Betty Beaumont, 10th Jonathan Robb, 17th Karen Lynch, 24th David Nicholl, 31st Ray’s Power.

STOP MOTION FILM MAKING AT THE PICTON BR LIBRARY: Beginning June 18 until the end of the month every Saturday from 2-4pm. www.peclibrary.org.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: “Deep Sea Discovery” God is with us wherever we go! Friendship United Church, 2765 Cty Rd 5, Demorestville. Monday July 11th - Friday July 15th 9am-12noon. Come, hear the songs by Yancy!

Play the games! Do the crafts! See old friends! Meet new friends! We can’t wait to see you! Info call Leslie 476-2020 or east5@kos.net.

AMELIASBURGH THURSDAYS: Amelia’s Tea Room is open from 1:30-3:30pm at Ameliasburgh Historical Village, 517 Cty Rd 19 Ameliasburgh.

YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: With Carrie at the Athol Rec Centre 1685 Cty Rd 10, Thursday’s 5:30-6:45pm till June 23. Classes $5. Mats & props supplied. Sponsored by the Athol Rec Committee. www.atholreccentre.com.

YOGA CLASSES: Bloomfield Town Hall weekly throughout the summer. Classes run from 10-11am. Please bring your own mat if you can. Fee is $5/class. Generously sponsored by the Bloomfield Rec Committee. Everyone welcome. Info Hedy 393-3798.

FITNESS CLASSES IN WELLINGTON: Come Dance, Kick, Stretch & Laugh! Classes 10am Picton Town Hall on Saturday July 2 & 16. Classes in Wellington 10am every Monday until July 18 & Saturday July 9 & 23. For info or to register for one or more classes, call Gina (Certified Nia Instructor) 399-2588. www.birthrightexpressivearts.ca/niaholistic-fitness.

ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm.

PEC SHUFFLEBOARD : PE Community Centre Rink Pad. League runs every Thursday starting at 1pm until August 25th.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Bingo Wednesday’s 6:30pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Saturday afternoons, pool games.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

JUNE 23: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre.

Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JUNE 23: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre, Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live open stage music, great mix of amateur & professional music styles. Free admission, donations accepted.

JUNE 24: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall. Serving 5-7pm. $16/person.

Everyone Welcome.

JUNE 24/25/26: CONSECON YARD ART PROJECT – Turn yard junk into art by bringing it in to paint. Sm $2/Med $5/Lg $10-20. Help beautify Consecon. Hosted by Janet B Gallery & Studios, 241 Cty Rd 29, Consecon 9am8pm. Sponsored by C.A.R.A. Inc & Ameliasburgh Rec. Com. Info Janet 965-5698.

JUNE 25: PICTON KIWANIS CLUB ANNUAL ALL YOU CAN EAT COUNTY BREAKFAST & BAKE SALE – Picton Masonic Hall, 13251 Loyalist Parkway 8am-12noon. Adults $10/Children 12 & under $5.

Proceeds support the Picton Kiwanis Terrific Kids Program. Come & enjoy a delicious breakfast & pick up your favourite home baking.

JUNE 25: FIBREFEST AT THE ROSE HOUSE MUSEUM – 3333 County Rd 8 Waupoos, 10am-3pm.

Demonstrations of Felting, BBQ, Displays, Examples of

Felting, Vendors & Children’s Craft.

JUNE 25: STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & BAKE SALE – Parish Hall, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church 335 Main St. Picton. Generous servings of delicious local strawberries, home-made cake, ice cream, tea/coffee.

Sandwiches too, if you want. 11am-2pm. Wheelchair accessible.

JUNE 25: STRAWBERRY & HAM SUPPER – West Lake Ladies Aid. Serving 4:30-7pm. West Lake Community Church, Cty Rd 12.

JUNE 25/26: BIOBLITZ AT LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA – From noon to noon. Help inventory plants, animals, insects & birds. Guided walks leave every hour and a half. Terrific for kids. Registration at 11am on the 25th. For details please call Sheila Kuja at 399-3018.

JUNE 26: GLENORA & CRESSY UNITED CHURCH – Final services before the retirement of Reverend Audrey Whitney after 25 years of service. Cressy United Church Service at 9:45am & Glenora United Church Service at 11:15am. Everyone Welcome.

JUNE 26: OPEN HOUSE – At North Marysburgh Hall from 2-4pm in honour of the retirement of Reverend Audrey Whitney. Feel Free to attend.

JUNE 26: RC LEGION BR 78 – Meat Roll 2pm.

JUNE 27: KNITTING GROUP – Picton Br Library 12 noon.

JUNE 27: WRITER’S CIRCLE – Picton Public Library 1-3pm. Interested in writing, come join our friendly writer’s support group.

JUNE 28: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12noon.

JUNE 28: AL PURDY A-FRAME WRITER IN RESIDENCE – Wellington Br Library 1:30pm.

JUNE 28: CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Join us for a concert at the Wellington Park Gazebo with the Reasons at 6pm. Free hotdogs & pop, (freewill donations accepted).

Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club, call Art Hewer 399-3846 for details.

JUNE 28: THE GENERAL IS NOW OPEN – At 283 Main St Wellington & invites you to come celebrate from 6-8pm with complimentary drinks & treats! They will be collecting food & funds for the Wellington Foodbank, every donation gets you 1 entry to win a giant donut pool float.

JUNE 28: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1866-951-3711).

JUNE 29: ATHOL STRAWBERRY SOCIAL – Cherry Valley 5-7pm. Local berries, home baking & ice cream! $7, under 5’s Free. Fabulous “celebrity” cakes & vegan available too. 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. www.atholreccentre.com.

JUNE 29: PE CURLING CLUB – Annual General Meeting 7pm, 375 Main St. Picton.

JUNE 30: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

JUNE 30: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services.

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

JULY 2: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm. One of a kind crafts & collectibles.

JULY 3: BEEF ON A BUN DINNER – 6pm at West Lake Community Church, Cty Rd 12. Musical Guests “Grandpa’s Goodtime Gang”. Donation Only.

JULY 6: SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH FISH FRY & CRAFT SALE – Serving from 4:30pm. Pan fried yellow perch & pickerel. Caesar & potato salads, baked beans, rolls, homemade desserts & beverage. Adults $16/ 10 & under $8. Take-out available 476-8388. 2029 Cty Rd 13, South Maryburgh.

JULY 7: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre.

Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

JULY 9: SOPHIASBURGH KIDS FISHING DERBY – Sophiasburgh Centennial Park in the beautiful Bayside Village of Northport. 10:30am-1:30pm. Ages 0-14.

Registration only $3. Come out & enjoy a good old fashioned fishing derby day for the kids. Prizes & Trophies! (presented at 1:30pm). Adult Supervision Required for all Registered Participants.

JULY 9: MUSIC FOR ORGAN & VOICE – With Kerry Ann Kutz & Valerie Hall, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St., Picton (across from Shire Hall) 3pm. $15/$5. Tickets at the door.

JULY 9: FISH FRY & SILENT AUCTION – At the Mariner’s Park Museum, 2065 Cty Rd 13 starting at 4:30 by reservation only! Call 476-2148 ext 2525 to reserve.

JULY 9/10: PEC QUILTER’S GUILD QUILT SHOW – Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm at the Wellington Community Centre, Essroc Arena in Wellington. Admission $6. There will be a judged competition, quilt sales, raffle quilt, guest artists, demonstrations, merchant mall & member’s boutique. WI café, scissor sharpener (Sunday only) & more. www.pec.on.ca/quiltersguild.

10 JUNE 23, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Council to consider applying development charges to agricultural buildings CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

KEVIN GALE

Should some form of development charge apply to agricultural buildings?

That's a question the municipality could be investigating following a motion of committee of the whole last week.

The motion supported at last Thursday's committeeof-the-whole meeting directs staff to investigate the inclusion of relevant development charge components for agricultural buildings in the next statutory review of the

development charge bylaw, which is expected to begin in January 2017. The motion will still have to be approved by council at their next meeting on June 28.

Currently, new non-residential farm buildings are exempt from development charges.

The motion was brought forward by councillor Kevin Gale.

Gale said the issue came to his attention during council's discussion about the purchase of a new ladder truck. He said a fire official pointed out that the ladder

truck would have been helpful in fighting a barn fire that had occurred recently.

“I started doing a little bit of homework about development charges and how they pertain [to agricultural buildings],” he said.

Gale said he found that development charges apply to residential homes on agriculture properties and portions of the development charges apply to buildings which host solar panels.

However, non-residential farm buildings, such as barns or equipment sheds, are exempt.

“I believe the Development Charges Act does give municipalities the authority to charge some development charges, a portion of them, to agricultural buildings,” he said.

“Those specifically would be your roads, your administration aspect, and your emergency services.”

Gale said if a barn catches fire emergency services are dispatched the same as they would be if it were a home in a residential area.

“We send a fire truck out, on public roads, and all the administration data along

with that, so why aren't we getting some development charges from buildings put up from here on in,” he said.

If approved by council, Gale said the motion would simply include the issue in the next statutory review of the development charge bylaw. He said if the County needs the money to cover future costs and there are buildings using services that didn't incur development charges, it's something the municipality should look at.

“I just think it equals the playing field a little bit,” he said.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am with Pastor Larry Snider

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

St. John’s

3207 County Road 8

Sunday Worship 9:00am St. Philip’s

An Argument for Atheism (in case we were wrong about God)

Music by the Choir & Thomas Eric Dietzel

Worship Services Cressy 9:45am Glenora 11:15am

These will be Reverend Audrey’s last messages to us after 25 years of service.

Congratulations.

Everyone Welcome.

Sunday

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

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

MINISTER Reverend Audrey Whitney

3 McFarland Drive

Gilead Fellowship

44 St. Philips St. Milford

Sunday Worsip 11:00am

CRESSY GLENORA PASTORAL CHARGE

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

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Saturday Mass 5pm

Sunday Mass 8:30am and 10:00am St. Frances of Rome, Wellington 12:00pm

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM

Ven. Charles Morris

Sat. June 25 - Strawberry Social & Bake Sale, 11am-2pm, Parish Hall. Generous servings of delicious local strawberries, homemade cake, ice cream, tea or coffee and sandwiches.

Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 8:00am Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

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Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection

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COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

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

Sunday, June 26th Sixth After Pentecost Service at 10:30am Creations, Crafts & Collectilbes Sat. July 2, 9am-4pm

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

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

Sunday, June 26th

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Worship Service 10:30am Sermon: “Set Free”

Annual General Meeting to follow service Serving the Community for 222 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw

Celebrating South Bay’s 144th Anniversary Sunday June 26 10:30am Our research is done!

Come join us as we explore our history and tell our story!

Fellowship time will follow.

No service at Cherry Valley

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, June 26th

@ Northport Park 10am Both Churches

Matthew 5-1 “Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and sat down to teach them.”

“Outdoor Worship”

Church BBQ - June 28th Tuesday Bring lawn chairs, a salad, dessert and friend. All else provided.

Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

JUNE 23, 2016 11

The Picton Gazette Hughes looks ahead to new year at 72nd Past Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Members of the Rotary Club of Picton gathered Tuesday evening for their 72nd consecutive Past Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night to mark the passing of the gavel from one leader to the next to start another year of service.

A crowd of 73 including 14 people who had served as club president in the past raised their glasses to salute Rob Leek for his guidance over the past 12 months. He said he felt like the year went by really fast, but it was a productive one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the good things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to speak about is our collaboration,â&#x20AC;? Leek said. He spoke about partnerships the club has with other service-minded groups in the county, like the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. He discussed partnerships with other Rotary clubs including one to help with the rebuilding of Fort McMurray, Alta, another to assist indigenous people living in poor conditions, and a third with five clubs in the region to bring the PACT program to Quinte. The program assists at-risk youth.

Leek also spoke about an increased focus within the club on promoting literacy locally, spearheaded by Darlene Eldridge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She took it upon herself to really explore what is happening in terms of literacy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where we can support, create a new program, provide sweat equity or find funding.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identified the importance of the lower end, the kids who are 2-5 getting that grounding so they can function to have literacy skills early. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get them early, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often get them.â&#x20AC;?

He also spoke proudly about how the club reached all its targets in Rotary Foundation fundraising under the leadership of Bob Bird. In particular, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support has helped in efforts to limit polio internationally to two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Internally, Leek noted that while the club has strived to increase its membership totals over the past free years, it lost a few members this year though he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that as reason for alarm. Instead, the trick is about finding the right members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of thew things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been promoting is Rotary membership means engagement,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe the old school Rotarian comes, has lunch, and writes a cheque. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking our Rotarians to step up and help in the committee structure.

Some people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to do that, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for other ways in which to assist the community.â&#x20AC;?

Those who do remain members, however, have a wide range of projects they can be involved in. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the international youth exchange,

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SHARING IN SERVICE Rotary Club of Picton president Rob Leek symbolically passes the gavel to president-elect Marion Hughes at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebratory Past Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Tuesday at the Waring House. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

projects overseas, the literacy initiatives, volunteering in the community, or working to better the club experience itself.

Leek was one Rotary president who had a rare opportunity to lead for the second time. A past president of the Rotary Club of Hamilton, he also once served as a district governor in the organization.

Still, he said, leading in Picton was a new experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what I expected.

It was a different dynamic totally. The club I ran in Hamilton had over 300 members. It was like a business with a huge board. This one was entirely different. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more open to interaction and getting things done that way,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board I inherited has been outstanding. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very supportive and very collaborative. It was a great get-it-done board.â&#x20AC;?

Leek said he always tried to focus on building consensus, which he felt could be challenging because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wide range of opinion, including members with more conservative views than he was used to. He felt he was able to do that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one got hurt, there were no broken noses,â&#x20AC;? he joked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted people to express themselves in a respectful way when they were differing views on the table and they proved quite capable.â&#x20AC;?

Leek indicated he believed the membership lived up to their international theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be a gift to the worldâ&#x20AC;? through their actions.

Marion Hughes served as the president-elect this past year and on Tuesday night, she had her first opportunity to step forward and address club members about the future. Hughes said at its core, she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the focus will change much. While she and Leek admitted Rotary Clubs used to change focus when new leadership came on board, the approach now is more of long-term planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue with the projects we have now,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how we raise the money, but it is important that we do raise the money so that we can donate it to the

community and to worldwide communities.â&#x20AC;?

Hughes does expect, however, the workings of the club itself will change somewhat to advance the theme of engagement. As membership chair last year, she visited several other Rotary clubs in the region and learned about clubs forming pods. She explained that instead of having one individual as president setting the agenda for a big group, many will be involved in teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re progressing toward that and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to give it a try to get people into smaller groups and maybe pull them in more.â&#x20AC;?

Through that process, Hughes said six Rotarians will be leaders of groups of about eight people, including those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often get too involved. The pods will be responsible for managing weekly meetings two weeks a year. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll work through introductions, greetings, and themes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take on what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve probably seen the president do. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be more in the background. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still have my parts,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Hughes said she, too, is more concerned about finding members that will be involved than padding the numbers with people who merely come along.

If any example is needed about the importance of being engaged in the process, Hughes tells her own story. She became involved in the club just five years ago but almost immediately joined the board.

Being immersed helped her learn much more about the organization and be involved.

She said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate when asked to have a turn as president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess I have a belief that if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a part of an organization, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something everyone should do. I was asked to do it and thought now is as good a time as any. I think everyone in the club should do this some time,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big job. Many wonderful presidents have gone before and set up this club in a good position. I owe it to the club to continue that in my year.â&#x20AC;?

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Brian Walt said his family has always supported the local hospital.

That's the impetus behind the latest fundraiser for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF), the Sugar Shack Shindig, taking place at Walt's Sugar Shack in Consecon on Aug. 6.

Walt said he's happy to carry on the family tradition, which began with his grandmother Lily and great grandmother Sarah Walt.

The latter's name is featured on a bronze plaque at the entrance to the current hospital, marking an estate bequest made to the original Prince Edward County Hospital in 1914. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our family has been involved with supporting the hospital for three or four generations,â&#x20AC;? Walt said at the official launch of the fundraiser on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all the things that are going on with the hospital now, we thought it was a really good thing for us to continue on with.â&#x20AC;?

The family friendly event runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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SUPPORTING HEALTHCARE Organizers, volunteers, and dignitaries were on hand at Waltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sugar Shack in Consecon for the official announcement of the Aug. 6 Sugar Shack Shindig fundraiser for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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strations from the Prince Edward County Fire Department. Visitors will also have a chance to enter a draw to win $350 worth of meat sponsored by Gilmour's Meat Shop and Waltz Acre Farms. Raffle tickets are being sold for the draw to support the event. Tickets cost $2 apiece or three for $5 and can be purchased at the hospital foundation office.

More sites to purchase tickets will be announced as they become available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need that hospital in Prince Edward County,â&#x20AC;? said Walt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever the situation, we need to make sure that it happens.â&#x20AC;?

He said with hospitals across the province feeling pressure from Queen's Park

to streamline operations, it's more important than ever to support the local care centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to do what we can do to help out the situation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad was in the Picton hospital a month ago and he was there for five days. They looked after him perfectly.â&#x20AC;?

Walt said the Sugar Shack has always been family oriented and he wanted to stay true to that with the hospital foundation fundraiser.

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith was on hand to support the launch. He said it's great to see the community supporting their hospital and rallying around PECMH to ensure it remains viable.

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Tactical company opens training centre at Loch-Sloy this week Titan to cater to high-risk professionals, civilians with its curriculum ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

READY TO TRAIN Danielle Morton has chosen the Loch-Sloy Business Park as the home for her business Titan Tactical & Combat. Her team specializes in providing training for professionals in high-risk jobs and in providing tactical fitness and survival training. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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what they're walking into that day. Any call could mean you're not coming home at night. That's a risk they know when they're going in and one they accept when they take the job. I find that very admirable. Soldiers are the same… it's something not everyone is able to do."

Morton said with better training, people close to her in Afghanistan might have avoided mistakes and made it home. Her staff has developed a survival platform to help people cope with the situations around them.

Titan works with military and police forces to customize training for high-risk units like SWAT or emergency response teams.

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It isn't just some academic theory that has led Morton to that position or to Loch-Sloy Business Park where she'll open her new Titan Tactical & Combat training facility this week. Morton has lived that definition on route to finding her passion and finding a purpose for her business.

At age 19, Morton was signed by an international modelling agency and she was able to travel the world for about 15-20 years as a swimsuit model. On the road, she said rather than drinking or partying with some of the younger girls, she'd spend time working out with the security guards.

"They were teaching me hand combat, pressure points, and how to shoot. From there, my passion ensued," she said.

She tried working as an executive in Toronto, but found she wasn't built to be behind a desk. Morton recalled she enjoyed her survival and tactics training and thought about doing some-

thing with that.

"To save my soul, I up and quit," she recalled.

The path led Morton to her fiancé. She trained regularly with him and became involved in mixed martial arts. She competed and became a combatives and conditioning coach. Over the years, Morton would travel across the southern United States and even to Israel in that pursuit. She also built up an impressive network of people working for international special forces and private protection companies.

In 2012, Morton lost her fiancé. He was killed in Afghanistan doing private detective work. During that tough time in her life, she found herself alone at a cottage on Big Island to heal and to contemplate life. She decided she'd put her training and contacts to use to help others.

Since, she's recruited a team of 22 like-minded people to share in that mission and set up shop in the community where she healed.

"Our main goal is helping people, especially professionals who do what they do on a daily basis be best equipped to prevail at it and go home safely at night," she said. "It's law enforcement, military, firefighters, any first responder really. They don't know

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If education is a life-long pursuit, than county native Ford Rosborough's goal of gaining an Ontario Secondary School Diploma isn't newsworthy.

But good luck not being inspired by this 79-year-old who's carved out very successful business career and is currently balancing his company with gaining his high school diploma.

Last Tuesday morning, after returning from Germany on a business trip for his company Ford Rosborough and Associates Ltd. late Monday, the Wellington on the Lake resident was at his morning mathematics class at Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education in Picton.

Rosborough is a single math credit away from a piece of paper he's thought about since the mid-1950s when he left PECI in his Grade 11 year after contracting polio just months prior to Dr. Jonas Salk's development of a vaccination.

“I attended Mary Street Public School and went off to cadet camp in the summer of 1952 where I got polio,” Rosborough said during a break in Tuesday morning's class. “I should have been part of the first class to walk into the new school.”

Unfortunately, Rosborough spent much of his Grade 9 year in Kingston at the hospital and by the time he returned to Picton, there was little opportunity for him to complete his path through secondary school.

Rosborough was tasked with negotiating with canes and crutches through the halls of the school.

“There were no processes for people like me at that time, you got what you could but they didn't provide what they would today,” Rosborough explained.

For a number of reasons, Rosborough went out in the world with a Grade 10 education and attended the “college of hard knocks.”

Through determination and hard work, careers with CIBC and Proctor Silex have led to present day where Rosborough has been overseeing his company, which serves as an agent for manufacturing operations for 36 years.

“I simply convinced people that I could do the job and, in most cases, I could but I certainly learned business by the seat of my pants,” Rosborough said, adding that he would typically go against applicants with college educations.

“But this is not the way to do it, the way to do it is to study and get that education.” he said. “In retrospect, school is so important.”

In Loyola, Rosborough has found an organization capable of helping him on his quest to be a secondary school graduate.

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AGE IS SIMPLY A NUMBER Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education teacher Sabina Mclarty helps Ford Rosborough with a mathematics equation. Rosborough, 79, will be class valedictorian next week when he accepts his Ontario Secondary School Diploma. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

what they've done and have made available to me,” he added. “I've been telling myself 'I need to get that piece of paper, I need to stand up there and have that feeling I never got.'”

The school managed to track down Rosborough's transcripts for the 1950s and created a learning path that would ensure he could complete the necessary courses in time to graduate with the close to 100 Loyola students from across the Quinte region at the end of the month.

Loyola teacher Sabina Mclarty said Rosborough has been a very welcome addition to the class of seven adult students currently taking the mathematics course.

Her oldest student in her time teaching adults at the school, Mclarty said Rosborough has invested into the class completely.

“He's really eager and a great student,” Mclarty told the Gazette. “You wonder what it will be like having someone like that in your class but its a personal motivation for Ford and that's intrinsic motivation. He's not motivated because he needs to gain employment or get his life

together- he's just wants to have his education.”

It would be rather rare for someone at Rosborough's level and station in life to attend an adult high school mathematics class but Mclarty said the future graduate and valedictorian has provided assistance and leadership.

“He really is a leader in the class and offers a lot of guidance to fellow students but he

does so in a very respectful way which is very important,” she said.

Rosborough admitted he has enjoyed his time attending class each morning.

“I wish it had been this way in 1952, the times and approaches are very different and I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to get that OSSD or further their education,” Rosborough added.

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Medication Matters kit will help seniors with instructions for prescriptions

Health Canada developed a kit to help seniors get the information they need to use medication safely. Health Canada recognizes that how seniors are told about their medication is as important as what is told to them.

Health Canada reports that 80 per cent of seniors in Canada have low-literacy skills and may not understand what health professionals tell them and give them to read. Low literacy seniors may not be able to ask questions about their medication.

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Community Care has many people a day come into our office at 74A King Street looking for water bottles or to drop off a full one.

Hastings-Prince Edward Public Health is now located in with the Prince Edward Family Health Team at the tip of Picton harbour. Community Care is always looking for more volunteers so if you bring your bottle here you might become a volunteer, even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get your water tested!

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ROTARY, from page 11 Hughes said her desire to be involved and take on that role comes from her upbringing and her profession. She said she grew up in a big family and in a poor home. They didn’t have a lot of things, but she said her parents taught her good values.

“We learned from the get-go to do unto others as you’d have done unto you. Those things have served me well in life.”

Her chosen career in health care was focused on giving to others and it fostered a belief that service is the epitome of life.

Before handing the gavel over to Hughes, Leek told the Gazette he believes she will lead the service organization well.

“The advice I gave her was to be yourself. She has, I think, tremendous leadership skills.

She is who she is and that’s her strength. She has great vision, a great work ethic, and great passion. I have no doubts about her abilities,” he said.

The night also featured some touching presentations.

Past-president Debbie MacDonald Moynes gave a stirring tribute to past-president John Cameron, who passed away this year. The former manager of the local Manpower employment office was Rotary president in 1982-1983 and earned a Paul Harris Fellowship in 1989. A survivor of polio from his own childhood, Cameron was avid and outspoken champion of that

HEPBURN HONOURS Rotary Club of Picton past-president Rick Jones presents Jim Barkman the Hepburn Memorial Trophy as Rotarian of the year for 2015-2016 during the club’s annual Past Presidents’ Night Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

cause. MacDonald Moynes shared many memories of Cameron’s influences over the years, continuing as he became a senior citizen.

“I recently read a quote: live your life the way you want to be remembered.’ This evening we remember John Cameron — Paul Harris Fellow, past-president, secretary, volunteer, husband, father, grandfather and our friend.

We remember past-president John Jameron for a life lived according to Rotary’s motto — service above self,” she concluded before leading a

toast in front of Cameron’s family members.

Another highlight of the night is often the Hepburn Memorial Trophy for Rotarian of the year. Tuesday, the award went to Jim Barkman who chairs the annual Lilac Ride. Past-president Rick Jones was also honoured with his fourth Paul Harris Fellowship for raising US$1,000 for the Rotary Foundation.

Leek, Hughes, Bird, and Andy Janikowski were each presented a 100-per-cent attendance pin by MacDonald Moynes.

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August fundraising party a ‘real grassroots event’ SHINDIG, from page 12

“It's very, very important,” he said. “We all know how important Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is to Prince Edward County residents.”

PECMHF executive director Penny Rolinski said she was approached by Walt to do a family fundraiser for the foundation. She said the result is a plethora of attractions.

“There are lots of different activities, all very family friendly” she said. “The big headliner for the day is Devan (Rajkumar) from Cityline who's coming in from 11–1 to do some cooking demonstrations.”

Rolinski said the hospital foundation extended its Life Saver campaign this year as the foundation is purchasing more colonoscopes and gastroscopes, which detect colorectal cancer and other lifethreatening gastrointestinal conditions. Prince Edward County Memorial is the lowrisk endoscopy centre for the Quinte region, she said, with more than 3,000 endoscopy procedures performed at the hospital each year.

“We need lots and lots of scopes in order to be up and running all the time and they take a lot of wear and tear and have a fairly short lifespan,” said Rolinski.

The hospital actually couldn't wait for the foundation to raise the funds and purchased three gastroscopes and three colonoscopes early this year. In addition to covering the cost of that purchase, the foundation plans to fundraise for new equipment for the hospital's pharmacy department.

“One of the neat things is they're putting in new consoles that don't require the nurses to punch in a pin code, they can use a thumb print, so it's much, much faster — no miskeying, no forgetting your pin code,” Rolinski said. “We're hoping it makes life a lot easier for the nursing staff.”

The total fundraising goal for this year is $201,023.

The foundation already received $25,000 from the Stark Family Fund earlier this year, which will help offset the cost of a vital signs monitoring device used during the scope procedures.

“I am super excited about this event,” Rolinski said of the Shindig. “One of the things I find truly heartwarming about this event is that it really is a community coming together, it's a real grassroots approach.”

Maj. Leo Phillips will be the emcee for the event. He said its an extremely worthwhile cause and the PECMHF is very motivated to make a positive impact on the community.

“Organizations such as (Walt's Sugar Shack) getting together and hosting an event like this is good for the

whole county area,” he said.

Walt thanked all the volunteers, sponsors, and businesses who have helped get the event off the ground and encouraged people from across the county to attend the Shindig in August.

Former Ontario cabinet minister Gregory dies at 90

Prince Edward County lost a kind, well-respected statesman Friday as Milton “Bud” Gregory died peacefully at age 90.

A former councillor in Mississauga and Peel, Gregory was the Mississauga East MPP from 1975 to 1987. The Progressive Conservative politician served as revenue minister from 1983-1985 and as solicitor general in 1985. He

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was also a cabinet minister without portfolio from 1979 to 1983 and the chief government whip from 1981-1983.

Gregory retired to the county. He enjoyed spending time with family and stayed involved in the community as a member of the police services board and as of president of the Picton Golf and Country Club.

An avid musician, Gregory

often was among the first to volunteer for benefit performances in the community, whether with Grampa’s Goodtime Gang or solo. Gregory was talented with a harmonica or an accordion and his deep, powerful, voice made him a popular ballad singer. He loved to perform and did so the night he died.

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Dukes’ entry posts 12-1 mark in CDHL spring play Youthful prospects team exceeds all expectations JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It's been a very pleasantly surprising year for the Wellington Dukes-organized entry in the Central Development Hockey League.

The young Dukes squad, made up of 15-17 year olds and skating out of the Wally Dever Arena in Belleville, put the finishing touches on the home portion of their spring schedule Friday evening as they pasted the visiting Carleton Place Canadians 13-0.

Later in the weekend, the club hooked up with Eastern Division-leading Cornwall Blue, winning a penalty-filled and scrappy affair 1-0.

Scoley Dow had the only for the Dukes while netminder Matt Villalta had a shutout.

Despite winning the 2015 CDHL title last season with soon-to-be Wellington regulars like Shaw Boomhower, Austin Labelle and Colin Doyle, this season's squad was a bit of an unknown quantity when they broke camp in early May. “It's all gone very well but I must admit it was a surprising regular season,” Wellington Dukes general manager Marty Abrams said Monday.

“We've had a lot of turnover from last season and we are definitely younger but we've had very good team speed, very solid goaltending and we've really performed better than expected.

The CDHL Dukes feature three skaters born in 2001 that will play minor midget this coming season, making them one of the youngest teams on average in the 15team loop that stretches from the Quinte area east to Montreal and north to Ottawa.

Playing against the best AAA and lower-level junior players from eastern Ontario, the club lead the CDHL, posting a 12-1 record through 13 games.

The team has two remaining regular season games left to play Monday morning at the Sensplex in Ottawa before

LIFT OFF CDHL Dukes defenceman Connor Kennedy lifts the stick of Carleton Place Canadians attacker Logan Buchanan during the club’s 13-0 win at the Wally Dever Arena in Belleville Friday eveing. The spring team finished first in the CDHL’s Western Division. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

playing in the CDHL semi finals later that day.

Later that day, the team will compete for the CDHL playoff title, already having secured a semi finals birth by virtue of their sparkling regular season record.

“To say that we predicted all of these things were going to happen in the first week in May when we got together for the first time wasn't the case,” Abrams added.

Up front, the club was led in scoring by Quinte AAA product Devin Morrison who picked up 21 points (10 goals + 11 assists) in 13 games.

On the back end, Greater Kingston AAA rearguard Brett Humberstone led all defenders with seven goals and six helpers in 13 contests.

In net, Pierce Nelson (who shutout Carleton Place Friday) carried the bulk of the workload, picking up eight wins in nine starts including

four shutouts for a goals against average of 0.89.

Villalta wasn't as busy but was just as good, winning all three of his starts and posting a 1.33 GAA. But more than goals and wins is a chance to develop, show some skills and get to know one another-players and organization.

“This program is a huge benefit to us in that we get to know players and their families and they get to know about the Wellington Dukes organization,” Abrams said.

“Overall, we've had a lot of fun in the three years we've undertaken this team and played in the CDHL.” And it hasn't been just players developing this spring.

The CDHL Dukes feature a familiar face for many Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association fans as longtime County

Kings bench boss Jamie Lane has worked alongside Dukes assistant Ryan Woodward.

This has allowed Abrams to watch the action from the stands and take note of players in key situations.

“Jamie has been a big help for our CDHL team and has gained valuable experience both at practice and in game situations on the bench. He has really helped our spring program,” Abrams said.

In order to win its second title in as many years, the Dukes will have to run a gauntlet Monday that would see them play four games in almost back-to-back fashion.

“That's the unfortunate part, last year we had a show- ON POINT CDHL Dukes forward Evan Foley fires a first period case tournament but we may goal during his team’s decisive win over visiting Carleton Place Frihave to play up to four games day evening. the Dukes play in the CDHL semifinal on Monday in including two league games,” Abrams lamented. Ottawa. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) please visit “But we've really enjoyed Chowder Cup in Boston next results, www.pointstreaksites.com/ coaching these guys and we month.”

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

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24 JUNE 23, 2016 FOUNd

FOUNd: Male tabby cat, found in Picton near death from starvation and resulting sickness. ‘Ollie’ had clearly been left to fend for himself for quite some time as he was extremely emaciated and jaundiced.

Had he not been found when he was, he would have soon died a horrible death. this beautiful miracle kitty battled to stay alive and with much love has been nursed back to good health and is now in need of a very loving and nurturing home where he will be the only cat. Ollie is gratefully affectionate to have been saved and because of his circumstances is a particularly special cat who will only be adopted out to the person who can commit to a lifetime of unconditional love and quality care. You must be a real “cat person” to be considered for adopting “Ollie”. He will give back in love and affection as much as you give to him. He is a beautiful boy with big owl-like eyes, large pointed ears, extra toes on both front feet and is a real ‘talker’. Screening and references will be asked for. if you wish to meet Ollie and would like to be considered, please call 613885-4391.

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the family of Harold Farrington wish to express a sincere thank you to the care given to Harold at Prince Edward Memorial Hospital and at Hospice Prince Edward. And special thank you to Whattam Funeral Home.

MEMORIAMS

O’NEIL- Brian. in loving memory of our dear friend who left us June 25th, 2007.

We cannot bring the old days back When we hung out together, But memories keep you close to us And memories last forever.

Always loved and remembered by Allen & Lisa.

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FOSTER, Ross Leland

Les Burrows

June 27, 2010 Always remembered and loved by wife Jean, Matt & Susan, Aaron, Zachary, Fiona & Adam, Marina & Hali and Alex & Kirk

GUERNSEy-RyALL, Laura. in loving memory of a daughter, mother, sister and aunt, who passed away June 27, 2000.

May the winds of love blow softly, Upon this quiet, peaceful spot, Where the one we love lies sleeping, And will never be forgot.

Your resting place we visit, Place flowers on your grave, But no one knows the heartache, When we turn and leave you there.

Always loved and remembered by your Mom & Dad, children Michael & Chrissy, Justin, Stacey, grandchildren Kaiya and Markus, brothers David & Andrew and their family.

dAINARd, donald John

On Monday, June 20, 2016, Don Dainard passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 69.

Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Johnson) and step-brother to Rita Cowan of Salmon Pt., Roger Dainard of Milford and Roberta Burns of Picton. Don will be missed by his mother-in-law Elsie (late Alfred) Johnson of Picton and his numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Picton Br. 78 on Friday June 24 at 11 am. following cremation.

Padre William Kidnew officiating.

Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Picton Br. 78 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. the family will receive friends at the Legion Friday morning from 10 am. until Service time.

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FARRINGTON, harold Albert “ducky”

Peacefully at Hospice Prince Edward on Wednesday June 15th, 2016. Harold Farrington of Spring Street, Picton at the age of 60. Beloved husband of irene.

Dear father of Christopher and his wife Karen of Belleville and Elizabeth Spencer and her husband Brad of Lindenburg, ON. Dear brother of Gary and his wife Brenda of R.R.#7, Belleville and Cecilia Webb and her husband Chris of Lunenburg N.S. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Walker, Bradley, Zackory, isayah, Emily and Nathaniel. Harold will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Mr. Farrington rested at the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, ON. Funeral Service was held in the First Baptist Church (H.O.P.E. Centre) on Saturday June 18th 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor David inch officiated. interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. if desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward, K.G.H. Burr Cancer Centre or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Friends were invited to visit with the family on Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on tuesday, June 14th, 2016. Ross Foster of R.R.#1, Bloomfield, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Elizabeth Meidlinger (Karl), tom (Elaine), terry (late Wanda), tim, Yvonne (David). Dear brother of Keith (late Ruth) and Margaret (late Norman). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Sara, Julia, Michaela, Markus, Cole and Kyle.

A Memorial Service was held at the Bloomfield United Church on Monday, June 20th, 2016 at 2 p.m. Reverend Maureen Ellison officiated. Cremation has taken place. if desired, donations to the Bloomfield United Church Memorial Fund or the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Arrangements entrusted to the

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Brian O’Neil

In loving memory of our dear son Brian, who went home to be with his Jesus, on June 25, 2007.

Dear Son, you are not forgotten Though on earth you are no more Still in memory son, you are with us, As you always were before.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartaches That lie behind our smiles, No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something, son So there won't be any doubt, You're so wonderful to think of But so hard to live without.

Love and miss you always Mother and Dad.

In loving memory of my Dad, who went to be with Jesus June 25, 2007.

Dad, I think of you each day And I miss you so much I wish you were here to teach me All the things about life's ways It has been nine years I was just a young boy When you went to be with Jesus But one day we will be together again.

Till then Dad I love and miss you Always your son Bradley.

Augustl 1, 1983 -June 20, 2003 As long as hearts remember As long as hearts still care.

We never part with those we love They’re with us everywhere.

Loved and missed, Mom & Dad, tera & Greg, Carissa, Nolan & Weston.

STRUThERS, Ivan

in loving memory of a wonderful husband and father, ivan, who passed away June 25, 2015.

Lonely is the home without you Life is not the same All the world would be like Heaven If we could have you back again.

A light from the household is gone.

A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

Love and miss you always Marjorie, Cathy, Steve and tracy.

In Memory of

March 9, 1926 – June17, 2016.

Unexpectedly and peacefully, after a great night out with friends and family, at the age of 90. Husband of Shirley. Cherished and devoted father of Judy Fraser and her partner, Chris Sanders, of Picton, and Martinne Oliver of Mississauga, and father-in-law or Barry Oliver. Dear brother of Phyllis Clewlow and Robert Gregory. Much loved “Bubba” to Christie (Nathan), Ryan (Jen), Madison, and “Great Bubba” to Kelsey. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

Bud was a member of the Mississauga City Council, followed by a long career at Queen’s Park as Government Whip, Minister of Revenue and Solicitor General, representing the riding of Mississauga East. He was a long time resident of the County, and proud member of Grampa’s Goodtime Gang.

Funeral service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street West, Picton, on tuesday June 21 at 2 PM. Friends were invited to visit from 1 till 2 PM. A celebration followed at the Prince Edward Yacht Club, 30 Fairfield Street, Picton. if desired, memorial donations made to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. internment will take place at Prospect Cemetery, toronto, in tuesday, August 2, at 1 PM. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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MINAKER, doris Mae (nee - Trumpour)

Peter Fleming, formerly of Ottawa, died peacefully at his home in Demorestville on Wednesday June 15, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a courageous but brief battle with cancer. He was 66.

Beloved husband of Diane Rhéaume, father to Daniel (Wendy) and Patrice (Jaclyn) and proud "papi" of Skylin and Evelyna. Dear brother of Louise, Chris, Loretta, Jean, Lee and the late Mardi. Peter will also be missed by his nephews and nieces, Casey, Marko, Jesse, Yoshi, Stefan, Lauren and Jeneen. Peter spent his career in the broadcasting industry, including 25 years at the CRtC. A Celebration of Peter's Life will be held on Friday June 24 from 2 to 5, at the Sophiasburgh town Hall, 2711 County Road 5, Demorestville. in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the County Community Foundation to support projects addressing food insecurity in PEC. Donations can be made by cheque or on-line. information at www.countycommunityfoundation.ca or www.canadahelps.org/dn/27776

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JONES, Sandra B.

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on thursday June 16th, 2016.

Sandra Jones, of Downes Avenue, Picton, at the age of 70.

Beloved wife of the late Paul.

Dear mother of Jeff (Candice) and Jimmy of Picton. Dear sister of Sharon Maynard (late Hughie), Donald Miller (Diane) and terry Miller (Geraldine) all of Nova Scotia. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Lucca, Jordan, Sophie, Bree, Jason, Kenley, Darryl, Sarah, Brooke and her great grandchildren taryn and Owen. A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at a later date.

Cremation has taken place with interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery. if desired, memorial donations may be made to the Prince Edward County Hospital Foundation in memory of Sandra.

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Peacefully at Lanark Place Retirement Home (Kitchener.

Ontario) on Sunday, June 12th, 2016 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Minaker.

Loving mother of Garry Minaker (Helen) of Stoney Plain, Alberta, Bill Minaker (Jean) of Picton, Ontario, Lynne Joakim (Andrew) of Mannheim, Ontario, Allan Minaker (Lyn) of Edmonton, Alberta, Peter Minaker of Stoney Plain, Alberta and Dean Minaker of Edmonton, Alberta. Dear sister of the late Paul trumpour (thelma) of Oshawa, the late Bill trumpour (Marjorie) of Belleville, Mary Beasley of Nova Scotia and the late Don and George trumpour. Loved by her 12 grandchildren and her 19 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968) 150 Church Street Belleville on Monday, July 11th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation commencing from 12:00 noon until the time of the service. A reception will follow the memorial service upstairs in the terrace Lounge of the funeral home. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.burkefuneral.ca

Rest in Peace

IN THE ESTATE OF BRONWEN ALICE LESKIE, deceased, late of Picton in the Municipality of Prince Edward County in the province of Ontario.

All persons having claims against the Estate of Bronwen Alice Leskie, who died on February 22 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of such claims to the undersigned on or before July 31, 2016, after which date the aforementioned Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received and the Estate Trustee will not be liable to any person of whose claim she shall not then have notice.

DATED: June 23, 2016 Victoria A. Leskie, Estate Trustee 843 County Road 18, RR1 Cherry Valley, ON K0K 1P0

NOTICE TO CREdITORS ANd OThERS

All claims against the estate of Burton Keith Pearsoll.

All persons having claims against the Estate of Burton Pearsoll, late of Bloomfield Ontario, deceased on October 29, 2015, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned on or before July 13, 2016, after which date the Estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the Estate Trustees will not then be liable to any person of whose claims they shall not then have notice.

Dated at Picton on the 13th day of June 2016.

Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors, HENDERSON WILLIAMS LLP, 199 Main Street, P.O. Box 1200, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0.

Attn: Wade Williams, 613-476-3241

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AUCTIONS FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH

Estate Sale Viewing 5:00pm Sale 6:30pm at Koopmans Auction Centre 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH

AT 10:00 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE OF FARM EQUIPMENT & ANTIQUES FOR MR. & MRS. GORDON HUFFMAN, MOSCOW, ONT. DIRECTIONS: From Yarker take County Rd. # 6 north approx.

5 kms. to Huffman Road. Turn east and follow to sale site at 5117 Huffman Road. (watch for signs) ANTIQUES & SMALLS SELLING AT 10 A.M.: Old antique cupboards including a painted pine four door flat to wall cupboard, 2 door upright cupboard, antique 4 drawer chest, dome top trunk, wheel barrow scales, antique carpenter's box, small trunk, antique blanket box, Delaval cream separator, 13 pces of old tin ceiling (new), walking qty. of old farm smalls including old gas cans, wooden pulleys, ice & cross cut saws, old fire extinguishers, wrenches, Beatty pump, wooden boxes, tin seats, fishing rods, reels & small amt. Of tackle, milk can & many more antique smalls. FARM EQUIPMENT & RELATED ITEMS: International 624 diesel tractor/loader, Cockshutt 550 gas tractor/loader, Massey Harris 55 tractor, McCormick W4 tractor (not running) (all tractors need work), MF # 74 3PTH 4 furrow trip beam plough, Cockshutt 10 ft. trail type discs, 8 ft. trail type cultivator, MF # 33 15 run double disc seed drill, 10 ft. set of chain harrows, 4 section set of spike tooth drags, 3 drum field roller, New Holland 479 haybine, 4 wheel rake, New Idea # 483 soft core 4 x 4 round baler, Oliver # 62 square baler, Little Giant hay & grain elevator on undercarriage, 28 ft. pipe frame elevator, 2 wagon running gear, Ford 3 PTH 6 ft. scraper blade, fertilizer spreader, George White single axle sprayer/stainless tank, Oliver 3 PTH sickle bar mower, 3 Pth wood splitter, loader mount bale spear, older model single axle manure spreader, set of sleigh bunks (as found), Lincoln welder, acetylene torches & cart, Husqvarna 300 chainsaw, table saw, large qty. of farm tools, wrenches, hand power tools, can hook, electric fencing supplies, qty. of chicken feeders, fencing supplies, maple hardwood flooring, qty. oak lumber, & numerous other smalls found on this old farmstead. Lakefield “Dakota” cedar boat with Evinrude 28 H.P. motor & trailer, 2000 Buick Century Custom sells as is, Honda 200 3 wheeler, Roper 8 H.P. riding mower (as is).

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Cheque/ID. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Owners and/or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident

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AUCTIONS MONDAY, JUNE 27TH

AT 10:30 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR MRS LOIS BELCH 676 WHITNEY ROAD, R.R.#1 AMELIASBURG, ONT. WEST END OF ROBLIN LAKE, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 3 miles SOUTH of Belleville on Highway 62 and turn WEST onto Victoria Road for 2 miles and turn SOUTH onto County Road 23 for 1 mile and turn WEST onto Co Rd 19 to Village of Ameliasburg to Whitney Road Original “Colebrook” 16 x 20 oil painting, Royal Crown Derby Imari dinnerware pieces , 10 Royal Doulton figurines, 4 original “Anneka” oil paintings, gold plated flatware, Limoge pieces, Carnival glass, Cornflower crystal, silver plate serving pieces, cups and saucers, Portaguese china pieces, cruet set, Royal Albert “Poinsettia” dinnerware, Ironstone, ships lamp, Cranberry vase, cut glass, crystal, bar supplies, china florals, 2 Duncan Phyfe centre pedestal side tables, sectional chesterfield, 3 piece chesterfield suite, coffee and end tables, wall mirrors, fur coats, Rhino air hockey game, 33’s, stereo components, antique grain cradle, child’s antique sleigh, woden garden swing, garden ornaments, camping supplies, garden tools, portable air compressor, tool boxes, hand and power tools, Yamaha EF 1400 portable generator, Tard Machine power lawn mower, Bombardier “Invitation” 16 ft fiberglass 2 person sailing craft with sail, Whirlwind 10ft single person sailing craft.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Antique dining room suite consisting of table & 8 chairs, oak oval double pedestal kitchen table/2 leaves & 6 chairs, chesterfield & chair, antique rocker, coffee & end tables, 2 bedroom sets with dressers, chest & night tables, 2 sofa beds, assorted chairs, qty. of glass & china, linens & bedding, collectibles, tools & numerous other pieces.

See the web site for detailed list & photos.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH

AT 5:00 P.M. ON SITE TWILIGHT AUCTION SALE FOR SAL DAMORE, ODESSA, ONT. DIRECTIONS: From the traffic circle on Camden East Road (County Rd. # 4) go south on County Rd. 4 to Millhaven Road. Turn east and follow to sale site at 1190 Millhaven Road. (watch for signs).

Note: This is a very short sale. Please be on time. Note sale time.

New Holland 492 9 ft. haybine in very good condition, John Deere side delivery rake, New Holland 630 4 x 4 round baler (very nice shape), loader mount bale spear, flat bottom hay wagon, Walco 3 PTH 6 ft. rotary mower (very good), tractor loader frame & bucket, 3 PTH 10 ft. “S” tine cultivator, sheep round bale feeder, 4 collapsible sheep hay feeders, 12 3 ft. high farm gates used for sheep, chicken grain feeders and waterer (as new). Wagon load of small farm tools including wrenches, sockets, forks & shovels, power hand tools, hammers, hardware, qty. of poly baler twine & more.

Auctioneer's Note: The equipment is in really nice field ready condition. Please note starting time is 5:00 P.M. This will be about a one hour sale.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Owners and/or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident

FRIDAY, JULY 1ST

AT 11:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR MRS. ELEANOR DEVRIES 7 SHORT STREET, PICTON, ONT. Short Street is located at the rear of Metro Grocery Store.

Collection of glassware’s and china including Cranberry glass fluted bowls, water pitchers, Cranberry enameled vases, Cranvial Glass “Peacocks on the Fence” plate, , Carmel slag glass, amber glass, nesting hens, Royal Nippon, Royal Albert cups and saucers, Shelly pieces, blue and yellow opalescent glass, Staffordshire pieces, Spatter glass, oil lamps, Nippon pieces, milk glass, Canary glass; French style contemporary glass front display cabinet, antique Victorian side chair, Lane cedar chest, marble top parlour table, history books, Netsuke pieces, Lladros, several barn finds including tins, wooden crates, butter bowls, enamel ware, farm hand tools, weigh scales, block and tackles, vintage sport equipment, tub stand, kitchen chairs, washboards, butter box, vintage consul radio, screen door, vintage “ Police Gazette” magazines, cant hooks, steel wheel wheelbarrow, tool boxes, cistern pump, FIREARMS - PAL REQUIRED – SELL AT approx. 12:30 PM Winchester Model 42 .410 ( serial# 9424), Remington Model 740 Woodmaster.244 (serial # 158445), Remington Model 742 Woodmaster 30-06 ( serial # A7212837), Remington 22 with scope, Cooey Model 30 .22 bolt action, Iver Johnson .410 single shot, 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

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LIQUIDATION SALE

Harbourview Mall June 23-25 18 Bridge St. Picton 10am-5pm 613-970-1932 Chesterfield suites (used), coffee & end tables, dining room suites, cedar chest, assorted chairs, washstand, oil paintings, set of band speakers (set of 3), queen sized bed (used), air conditioners and much more.

GARAGE SALE Sunday, June 26th 8am - 12 noon 171 Shannon Rd. Bloomfield

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YARD SALE Saturday, June 25th 8am - 1pm Rear parking lot of The Armoury

YARD SALE Friday & Saturday June 24th & 25th

YARD SALE Saturday, June 25th 8am - Noon

Mary Street, across from Van Zuylen’s Something for everyone!

All proceeds support adult literacy and training at Prince Edward Learning Centre. www.pelc.ca

8am - 4pm #1454 Fry Rd.

LARGE ESTATE & ANTIQUE SALE 173 Fry Road (off Talbot Cty Rd. 4 first house) Friday June 24th Noon-7pm Sat. June 25th 8am-2pm GOOD PRICES ON CONTENTS OF HOUSE, WORKSHOP, SHED AND GARDEN DECOR Almost everything is Antique, Perfect for staging home, cottage or business Original Art, Oak Sofa (.25¢ per pound) Swinsor bicycle, Collection of Booths old Willow, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Albert Valdor, Spode Indian Tree, Old dolls, Small & Large furniture, lots of trendy stuff.

Plus loads of current pocket books, crosswords & jigsaw puzzles, Good knitting/weaving yarns and clothing.

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LARGE DOWNSIZING LAWN SALE Saturday & Sunday June 25 & 26 8am You name it, we've probably got it!

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MOVING SALE Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 1, 2, 3 148 Main Street Consecon 8am – 2pm

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Historians hope to build on momentum of event HISTORY, from page 1 “This is a unique opportunity for interested members of the public to come to a single place find out what these groups do, talk face to face with the organizers and get some information,” Ferguson added.

Seguin's presentation on Sunday was to discuss the building of the Prince Edward County lighthouses from 1828 and 1914.

In particular, Seguin has concern for one of the county's most iconic lighthouses.

The Point Traverse lighthouse, built in 1881 and in the care of Parks Canada since 1975, was looking at forming a “Friends of” group to request the current manager of the site to act before the structure gives way to the ravages of time and neglect.

While Parks Canada could completely restore the site to its 1881 glory and create living museum, it's unlikely.

What Seguin is hoping for is a rehabilitation of the interior and exterior to the point where a friends of organization could get a licence from Parks Canada to take over allow visitors and the group to do some upkeep.

“It's very accessible and it's the county's iconic lighthouse, that's why it always shows up in professional photographs taken by people like Peggy de Witt and Phil Norton,” Seguin added.

It's a weekend event like the Two Days session that could help form the group Sequin is hopeful for.

“Steve Ferguson is due a lot of credit to getting this event this far and hopefully, next year, it will be easier and we can all build on this momentum,” Seguin added.

Entitled “The Three S’s,” Richardson's presentation was actually side project after poring through the early 1830s editions of the Free Press for an archival request.

“There were these very interesting tidbits in the paper that really stuck out to me and I was able to compile them for this event,” she explained.

The portrayal of women and elopement and sicknesses such as cholera and typhoid and slavery in the county were discussed.

Richardson said the archives have a bill of sale for a an African-American slave named Mary to Milford mill owner Joseph Allen.

“It was very interesting to see the different opinions and laws regarding slaves and how people considered the topic in the 1830s,” Richardson added.

Camp Picton is a strong visual representation of the struggle of good overcoming evil in the Second World War and Robertson's effort is goes beyond the commonly known facts and dates to provide a view into the life and times of the young men who populated No 31 Bombing and Gunnery School from the time ground was broke in August of 1940.

A collector of photographs of Camp Picton, Robertson was scouring the internet for photographs and while air-

Online donations being accepted to help house de Vries’ exhibit COLLECTION, from page 3

“Let's continue to spread the excitement and pride about this amazing collection,” she said. “The schoolchildren, artists, and naturalists alike will be able to view the entire collection in its new home at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village.”

For more information

about the project or the fundraiser contact museums@pecounty.on.ca, call 613-476-2148 ext. 2521, or visit the collection Facebook page facebook.com/devriescollection. Online donations can be made at www.canadahelps.org by searching Ameliasburgh Heritage Village.

Nurse Practitioner The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team for a 9-month contract position, 4 days per week.

ALL FOR HISTORY The Prince Edward Historical Society’s Two Days about Yesterday celebration of history and heritage was a great place to connect with local and regional history organizations as many did on Saturday at the Highline Hall. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

craft photos were scarce, personal photos of men stationed here can be sourced.

One of the photos of an airman named Jessup showed himself and another soldier with a catch of white fish while another had Jessup showing off his winter cap and long coat after surviving April of 1941 in summer gear.

“I looked at those photo-

graphs and wondered 'What kind of life are these men living here?' We know they are training for war but what else? That began to spark my interest over the years and I began to find out more and more information,” Robertson said.

While the book does have details on the base's operations in its various states from

its creation to current day, it tells about the hardships and horrors of war which hit home just a week after the base opened as a Free Frenchman and a Californian were killed during a training run.

We are talking about the life of people beyond the war,” Robertson said. “Who these people were and what they did here.”

The NP is a key member of the PEFHT which provides a single point of access to health care services for all County residents. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive patient-centred, primary health care including disease diagnosis, treatment and management, prevention and cure, rehabilitation, palliative care and community health promotion.

For a complete description of this opportunity including more details, qualifications required, and information on how to apply, please see the posting on our website at www.pefht.ca.

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Norman Hardie Winery earns $43,000 in government funding Growing Forward 2 grant announced during Leal’s visit for Ontario Wine Week

There were 43,000 more reasons to celebrate agriculture minister Jeff Leal's visit to Norman Hardie Winery last Wednesday in commemoration of Ontario Wine Week.

Instead of simply arriving for a photo opportunity to mark the economic value of Canada's largest wine region in Ontario, providing over 7,000 direct jobs at over 200 wineries in the county, Niagara, and Essex County, Leal came with a funding envelope for his host.

Hardie was successful under the Growing Forward 2 initiative, a five-year federal-provincial partnership that aims to improve innovation in the agriculture and agrifood sector. Some 20 wineries in the province received funding as part of the program. For Hardie, a grant of over $43,000 will allow for the purchase of a state-of-the-art wine press with specialized oak barrels from France and the implementation of a stackable wine tank system to increase productivity and reduce operating costs.

"We welcome the government support to increase the efficiency of our winery and contribute to its growth," said Hardie. "We are proud

help grow the industry locally and across the country.

"The Government of Canada is committed to helping the food and beverage processing sectors be leaders in job creation and innovation. Investing in state-of-the-art technology not only helps the winery boost productivity and profitability, it positions the wine industry to capture new market opportunities to ensure Canada's success in the global marketplace."

Leal said Ontario has already developed an international following for its award-winning, high-quality wines. He congratulated wine producers and grape growers for their effort to continuously increase quality by innovating with their processes and products.

"I invite the people of Ontario to join me in celebrating our province's wine industry this Wine Week by visiting one of the Ontario wine regions to sample some of these wines, or picking up a bottle of Ontario wine from your local LCBO or farmer's market."

Through the Growing Forward 2 program, the fedBARRELS OF OPPORTUNITY Ontario agriculture minister Jeff Leal, right, listens as winemaker Norman Hardie, left, talks about his eral and provincial governoperation on Greer Road in Hillier. Leal announced over $43,000 in Growing Forward 2 funding, which will allow Hardie to purchase a ments have provided more state-of-the-art wine press and implement a stackable wine tank system. (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs photo) than $38 million in funding to almost 750 projects in the Leal, Bay of Quinte MP they made the announce- food, beverage, and processto produce wines that are a craft high-quality wines favourite locally and inter- straight from Prince Edward Neil Ellis, Mayor Robert ment. Ellis said new invest- ing industries. nationally. This investment County to the glasses of Quaiff and other dignitaries ment like the money handed toured Hardie's operation as out last Wednesday will will help us to continue to wine lovers."

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Board defers adoption of long-term plan for more examination and input Trustees’ decision to review report in September will offer greater opportunity for community members, board staff to be engaged JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

As expected, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board trustees Monday evening affirmed a decision by the board’s school enrolment/ school capacity committee earlier this month to defer adoption of a draft long-term capital and accommodation plan until September.

With the plan and input conduit posted at the board web site, the move will allow for more examination and input from the community and board staff.

The plan was somewhat of a lightning rod for the public school group earlier this month as some members of the community both in Prince Edward County as well as other parts of Quinte voiced their concern the board might adopt the plan before stakeholders had chance to voice their opinion.

The draft plan provides a framework for the school board for the next decade as it deals with a troika of trouble in the form of aging school buildings, declining enrolment and the Ministry of Education's school board efficiencies and modernization measures which is a reduction of top-up funding, the annual declining enrolment grant, and the geographic circumstances grant.

The board estimates at the end of the three-year phase-in, the measures will have resulted in a $4 million clawback.

They are, according to superintendent of business services Dave Rutherford “designed to encourage small and rural school boards to focus on using educational resources and facilities to support students rather than supporting school space that is surplus to the student's educational needs.”

Currently, the board is looking at $250 million in school renewal and upkeep needs in the next 10 years while declining enrolment has most of the buildings at around half capacity.

Locally, the county's seven elementary schools would need nearly $30 million in renewal funding with C.M.L. Snider needing the most work at $6.3 million.

The fact the board found the Wellington public school to be in the worst condition through its facility condition index methodology led many from that community to voice their input prior to the initial June 10 deadline and summaries of this input as well as input from other communities in the board’s catchment area was added as an appendix to the draft plan.

A total of 14 of the 18 Prince Edward County school group comments from parents, community members and local municipal officials contained in the appendix addressed C.M.L. Snider and a potential clo-

SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER Director of education Mandy Savery-Whiteway speaks to the draft ongterm capital and accommodation plan at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board meeting Monday. Trustees voted to defer adopting the plan until September. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

sure, calling the building a historical landmark and community hub that should remain open.

Others were concerned about bussing issues, the recent improvements to the track and basketball courts and possible stagnation of growth of the village if the school was closed and the pupil population was con-

solidated elsewhere.

Other more general concerns for the local school group included concern of a potential K to Grade 12 facility at the PECI site.

Director of education Mandy Savery-Whiteway said the plan is a requirement from the ministry and it was incumbent upon the Board to provide the best

programming they can for students, “A long-term capital and accommodation plan allows us to have a framework or a road map if you will for decision making to allow us to plan for future student needs,” she explained.

The director wanted to acknowledge that amount of public input they had

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received prior to June 10 in addition to the input that had come to the board afterward.

While the plan offers potential scenarios, SaveryWhiteway stressed that there were no formal recommendations contained in the draft document.

“If any formal recommendations (made by senior administration) come before the board, it would activate a very prescriptive process outlined in board policy 15 and supported by Ministry of Education guidelines which would include an extensive process that has multiple opportunity for public meetings and for public input and for delegations to the board,” she added.

An accommodation review committee would be made up of local stakeholders, parents, municipal part-

ners and community members and any decision concerning consolidation or closure would need to be approved by them as was the case in Athol-South Marysburgh consolidation in 2011.

“I understand that when you are talking about schools and possible consolidations or closures that is a very emotional topic and people are very invested,” Savery-Whiteway told the Gazette after Monday's meeting. “(School consolidation) is not new work for the board and it is not easy, but it is about trying to consolidate positive, modern learning environments and making sure we have the resources to support and sustain that effective programming.”

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While boot camps may sound intimidating, Morton says they offer fun, networking TITAN, from page 16

The instructors come from the ranks of the Green Berets, the Canadian Special Forces, U.S. Navy SEALs, and top-level Israeli counter-terrorism experts, among others.

They also teach a discipline called Commando Krav Maga (CKM), which is a quick combat technique. Courses for police are taught within Canadian or American guidelines for use of force. Officers might learn how to escape from a choke situation, disarm, weapons, or participate in a high-risk arrest. Morton said many would be surprised by

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the limited training officers have had and the number who would not know what to do when their lives are placed in danger.

There's also a military CKM where professionals are taught "the quickest and fastest way to do maximum damage in a quick amount of time."

Morton said the CKM may also have some civilian applications to help prepare people for other breaking into their house, defence against sexual assaults or other forms of violence.

"We'd like to give people the confidence to know if they're walking home at night

,they don't have to be afraid.

We can offer defensive tactics at their level," she said.

Wilderness survival is also an area Morton says Titan will explore. She said there will be courses where SERE-trained survival instructors go out camping with civilians. They'll bond and a create a social network, but at the same time, there will be skills to learn.

"We'll have camping trips in the Picton area. They'll learn about shelter building, foraging and plant life. We'll teach about wildlife. You never know what you could be faced with," Morton said.

"We try to prepare people to

survive worst-case situations and make it fun and enjoyable at the same time."

Other outdoors courses involve simulated missions with special forces members, complete with simulated pyrotechnics. They've been a hit with people who want a different experience.

Tactical fitness is also a core part of the curriculum. Morton said there will be designated programs for professionals in military, fire, and law enforcement fields and others geared to the general public. They'll prepare professionals to exceed basic fitness requirements and help every-

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On June 9, the Ontario government released its anticipated plan on how the province will address climate change. The Climate Change Action Plan lays the groundwork for how Ontario will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet reduction targets.

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OFA has always supported research and innovation investments in the bioeconomy, which offer great economic opportunities for the agriculture sector while reducing our overall impact on the environment. We appreciate the commitment in the plan to ongoing research and development for lowcarbon technology. Ontario farmers will be feedstock providers and investors to applications of some of these technologies including renewable natural gas, cellulosic sugar, biofuels, etc.

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One area of the new plan that OFA is puzzled about is the emphasis on the electric vehicle industry. While the government has already committed to sizable investments in urban transportation, the drive to electrify our vehicles would seem to be in direct competition with the very public transportation system they are expanding.

With the new Climate Change Action Plan, the Ontario government has made a significant commitment to the health and wellbeing of the planet. OFA looks forward to the opportunities for the agriculture industry as the new plan rolls out across the province. To the Ontario government, the time to act is now in getting these programs designed and out for famers to harvest real results.

one reach their goals together.

The boot camp workouts are based on those created by Navy SEALs for professionals and they're adaptable. An active, fit person can train alongside someone who has been sedentary because of modifications. Morton said she's had people from 14 to 93 doing her programs in the past. Despite their origins, Morton says the offerings shouldn't be seen as intimidating.

"What's missing in group exercise classes nowadays is that everyone is on their own.

We want to tie people together. We're counting on them building bonds and friendships and having fun," she said. "It's about taking someone from something boring and on the to-do list to being on the have-to-do list they want to do because it's fun."

She had a man who weighed 425 pounds lose over 100 pounds over a ninemonth period an she also had a 93-year-old out flipping tires in the yard. Everything, Morton said, is based on team motivation.

There will be a women's only kick boxing class that encourages women to get stress relief by learning striking and kicking in a comfortable environment. There will also be a men's fight club that will offer striking and conditioning techniques to help men reach their fitness needs and have fun.

"It gives you the ultimate stress relief. Whatever you've got in you, here's how we get it out," she said. "It's a chance to come out and be men.

What stays in the room doesn't leave t he room, it's a safe house as well as a workout.

There are a lot of therapeutic things that can happen."

Morton said she's also drive to create a program for county youth. This year, she's looking to bring in young people from age 9 to 15 in at no charge for a fun, high-energy program built on discipline and positive reinforcement.

"We let them know they can be anything they want to be," she said. "The main element we teach them is it's a privilege to be here. By keeping our programs at no cost, we really emphasize that."

While she makes it clear she's not running a gym, Morton said she feels strongly about providing fitness at reasonable costs to make it accessible and to help people. She added she's fortunate the instructors she has recruited tend to feel the same way about being of service.

"They're not here because their ego tells them to teach something, they're here because they want to be here and be involved. I don't want black hearts, I want blue ones — they're not cold, they just want to give," she said.

The Prince Edward County connection came about after Morton toured the area and fell in love. A friend told her about the former Camp Picton and she felt it was a perfect place. It had warehouse-like buildings she could use for live drill training, runways, and the LochSloy management was very helpful with allowing her to customize her space, including the addition of reinforced walls for sparring or for firearms shooting.

The history of the site also appealed.

"I couldn't find anything that fit better. As soon as a friend pointed it out, I said this is it, it's the home of Titan.

There's something magical about the base and the whole county. It's very drawing."

Morton also purchased the old Girl Guide camp on County Rd. 8 in Waupoos, which she has turned into a lodge for people participating in her courses and for travellers visiting the county. The top floor now has bunk beds with foam mattresses and the main floor has rooms with single beds. Some accommodations are available for $25 a night.

"The whole idea was giving people who need some place to stay a place," she said.

"It's not only for our clients but for anyone from out of town. They'll always have a bed with us. You'll always have a home, food on your table and have a brother you can count on. That's kind of our motto here."

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Local Syrian refugees to benefit from Tweed’s generosity

Refugees relocated by PEC Syria will be the beneficiaries of $27,000 raised by the Tweed community.

With changes by the federal government fast-tracking the deadline to apply for funding and with the Tweed Refugee Sponsorship Committee’s housing committee unable to secure affordable housing, the committee decided it would not be prudent to apply for a family to resettle to the community on the shores of Stocco Lake.

After making that decision, the committee voted to donate its funds to the successful efforts started in Prince Edward County.

PEC Syria co-chair Carlyn Moulton said the organization appreciated the gesture.

“PEC Syria is so very grateful that they considered

our group worthy of this generous donation,” she said in a news release. “Through this gift, the Tweed Refugee Sponsorship committee has given PEC Syria the ability to do much more in assisting families to resettle in our area.”

Moulton said the Tweed organization’s supports can rest assured every cent of the money will go to the families, helping the children grow and prosper and benefitting the families’ health and wellbeing.

Also this week, PEC Syria announced it was to be the subject of a TVO documentary to air in 2017. Award-winning film makers and firstgeneration Canadians Michele Hozer and Roxana Spicer have been shooting for the film since early May. -Staff

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Rutherford pleased to see declining enrolment stabilize across the system BUDGET, from page 1

At the time the primary problems facing the board at were declining enrolment and changing government funding. As we look at the 2016-2017 budget, those factors are still influencing the operations process.

This year marks year two of a three-year phase-in of the efficiencies and modernization measures instituted by the province.

The measures result in the reduction of top-up funding, the annual declining enrolment grant and the geographic circumstances grant.

The board has utilized these grants in years past to keep community schools open and offering programming despite their enrolment many of which have fallen below 50-per-cent capacity.

“Our estimate for the three-year phase-in is a reduction of $4 million which is a substantial amount of money the board will need to offset in its operations,” Rutherford explained to trustees.

Rutherford added these changes in the provincial funding formula are meant to encourage local school boards to “focus on using educational resources and facilities to support students rather than supporting school space that is surplus to the student's educational needs.”

“Thus the importance of things like the long-term capital and accommodation plan and the analysis of facility issues,” Rutherford said.

The plan, which is available on the board's web site for review and comment, details the condition and enrolment projections for Quinte-area public schools and would, if approved in September, provide a framework for future accommodation and consolidation needs for a public body facing $250 million in renewal funding system-wide over the next decade.

Rutherford did point to a

decline of 1,500 students for an average of 300 per year so it's good that it's not as much as it has been,” he added.

This will mark the first year in some time board will submit a budget with a deficit that will either have to be made up during the 2016-2017 year or covered through utilization of the board's accumulated surplus.

Typically a non-starter when it comes to developing a budget for submission to the Ministry of Education, Rutherford said the senior administration team was willing and able to operate and re-examine the numbers as needed.

“We are prepared to continue to look at the operation of the board over the coming year to find additional savings to try to reduce that shortfall as much as possible,” he said. “Can we get it to zero? I'm not sure but we take every opportunity MASTER PLAN Interim superintendent of business services will to save funds throughout Dave Rutherford speaks to the 2016-2017 Hastings and Prince the school year.”

The board's surplus, as Edward District School Board budget Monday evening at the Eduhigh as $5 million a few years cation Centre in Belleville. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) ago, was expected to be bright spot in the budget in decline we've seen in a num- around $1.3 million by the the fact that enrolment, ber of years. Over the last end of the current fiscal year.

That's slightly lower than while declining, had stabi- five years we've seen a lized somewhat in the elementary panel and slowed considerably in the secondary panel.

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This all-season, private retreat is nestled among mature trees and exquisite perennial gardens on the shores of Long Reach. Totally renovated in 2010 by Elliott Sage, this spacious, bright, fourbedroom, custom-designed home takes full advantage of the scenic waterfront, with a railway launch for your motorboat and large dock to provide you and your guests easy access to all the fun waterfront living has to offer. The expansive decks surrounding the home provide ample space to entertain al fresco or to just sit back and enjoy the view. This property offers two full levels of generous living space ideal for your family and for entertaining indoors. This property provides the easiest access to a quiet, secluded, no-traffic zone as it is located off a main road on a private, well-maintained, all-season lane shared with only six other properties. $625,000 MLS 550430140

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LOOKING FOR A SPOT FOR A BUSINESS? Older renovated home on municipal water in Village of Consecon. This property is immaculate inside and totally renovated. Features large country kitchen with woodstove, lots of cupboards and island. Separate living rm, large 3 pc bath, 2 bedrms upstairs and small office area plus bath and loft in second bedrm. Detached 1 1/2 car garage, workshop attached to garage. 20x20 third building. Large 2+ acre property is great for young entrepreneur for home occupation. Call to view. PIN 5502030357. Asking $184,900 MLS® QR162897 GEORGE REID, Broker 613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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Beautiful waterfront! Open concept bungalow on a private acre lot surrounded with trees.

Screened porch to sit and enjoy the view! Comfortable and cozy with a high efficiency `0` clearance insert. 2 spacious bedrooms and a full unspoiled basement.

Retire, retreat or just relax and enjoy 190` of waterfront close to Cheese Factory and wineries. $282,000 MLS 550960189

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A must-see park-like property with Picton Bay in the distance. Bright open-concept main level boasts a cosy wood stove, bamboo and ceramic floors. Spacious master with ensuite bath and lower level features self-contained suite with kitchen, bdrm, office, living/dining room with private entrance. Attached two-bdrm suite on main level completely renovated in rustic pine featuring cosy living room that opens to private patio, kitchen, and 4 piece bath. Main house could easily be opened to one single family 3+ bdrm home. Lovely perennial gardens and circular drive lead to large outbuilding with incredible vaulted ceilings and custom built wooden doors - perfect place for a studio, workshop or whatever your heart desires. Potential galore on this unique property! Asking $399,000 MLS 550720124

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Set on a knoll, this solid 3 bedroom home with hardwood flooring, recent roof and upgraded windows throughout. A 2-double door garage makes for a great workshop. All of this, 5 minutes from Picton set on 1 acre corner lot overlooking East Lake. A wonderful setting for a young family or someone needing a large workshop/garage. $215,000 MLS 550820104

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177 Brewers Rd - WEEKLY RENTAL POTENTIAL! $210,000 MLS 550800066

50 Hilltop Rd - 550' LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT! $925,000 MLS 550790214

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Sandy beach, endless water views and privacy are what you will find at this wonderful property with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With 295 ft. of a fine sand beach you will have plenty of room for family and guests.

The water is clean and inviting. Only 15 minutes from Picton. Come see what you`re missing!. $645,000 MLS 550880331

COUNTY RD. 25 – Fully reno’d home on on 2.29 acres of nicely-treed property just 10 mins. from Picton.

Three main-floor bedrooms – one with ensuite bath – family bathroom, eat-in kitchen, living & dining room on main floor plus a fully-finished basement. $239,000 MLS 550850227

CHRISTIAN ROAD – Centrally located, convenient for commuting to Belleville or Picton. Features 2.6 acres of property, circular driveway, partly renovated side-split home with wrap-around deck. $219,000 MLS 550090154

CONSECON LAKE – Spring fed lake, great fishing and ideal for canoeing. Cottage features wood floors, skylights, 3 pce. bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms & large deck with gazebo. Spectacular views! 20 minutes from Hwy. 401. $199,900 MLS 550110459

PICTON DUPLEX – All brick building, up and down apartments, fully rented with long-term tenants.

Located on Union Street, a short walk to the Harbour and Downtown. Asking $179,000 MLS 550680119

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Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq.ft. of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer! By appointment only. Virtual tour online! $659,000 MLS 550580068

Your Perfect Year Round Retreat.Simply Stunning Century Home W/ All of The Modern Amenities You Can Imagine, Carefully Renovated & Restored Throughout.Custom Country Eat-In Kitchen, 2 Luxurious Bathrooms. The Very Best South Facing Waterfront Views Of Adolphus Reach W/ Private Dock. Mature Trees & Vegetable Garden. Sunroom, Workshop, Porch & 50Yr Shingles.Parking For The Entire Family. Visit Virtual Tour for More Info. $1,097,000 MLS 451050084

Estate waterfront, Adolphus Reach. 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Queen Anne home. 6 acres with clear views to the water. Features 4 elegant bedrooms, 3 with ensuites.

Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. $977,000 MLS 550960389

Custom brick bungalow nestled on a lovely 3.5 acre property with 330 ft. on the Bay of Quinte. The land is rolling and with beautiful trees and gorgeous waterfront. Comes with 3 bedrooms, spacious principal rooms, a finished lower level and hardwood floors. Only minutes from the 401 and about 20 minutes from Picton. Virtual tour online! $589,000 MLS 550420300

4 Maitland St Circa 1873 completely renovated home is ready for your personal touch. Located in a quiet neighbourhood with mature trees surrounding the back yard and just steps to St. Gregory school.

Wiring, plumbing, windows, outside walls insulated and the original floors stripped and looking fabulous! It has all been done here! Move in and enjoy! $205,000 MLS 550730094

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PICTON – Close to the Arena, playground & hospital.

Ideal starter home with 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. bath, eat-in kitchen living room, finished lower level with a bedrooms, 2 pce. bath, family room & laundry.

Large, fenced yard – great for children & pets to play. $189,000 MLS 550700052

WATERFRONT COTTAGE – Partly renovated cottage sitting at the water’s edge plus a second building, A frame cottage, needing extensive work or demolish and rebuild a new structure. Wonderful opportunity to own waterfront in Prince Edward County!! $189,000 MLS# 550720121

JANE ST. in PICTON - Quintessential Victorian home located in Picton’s most sought-after neighbourhood of century homes, close to Downtown. Spacious lot, fenced & private back yard. Home with lots of original charm, formal living and dining rooms, den/family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 & 2 pce. baths. $410,000 MLS 550610055

WAUPOOS – Situated on a knoll with a panoramic view of Prince Edward Bay. 3.73 acres & over 650 ft. of road frontage. County homestead with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus attached original carriage house – ideal for studio/gallery, workshop or conversion to separate suite. $465,000 MLS 550860336

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3399 COUNTY ROAD 2 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 storey brick home. Sitting on over 1 1/2 acres of pristine property on a well travelled county road, only 10 minutes to Belleville or Wellington. Hardwood and vinyl floors on the main level, with laminate and carpet on the second level. Full partially finished basement with an office and a fruit cellar. A well constructed 16 x 16 deck, with southern exposure. Attached 1 1/2 car garage with inside entry, and a detached shop/horse barn with a loft.

Ideal family home, in beautiful Prince Edward County. $259,000 MLS 550080147

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FULL OF CHARM AND CHARACTER AND JUST STEPS FROM PICTON BAY Three bedroom home with renovated bath and main floor laundry, upgraded electrical, newer roof and siding, detached garage and private fenced yard. $159,000 MLS 550700051

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200+ ft. of western facing terraced shoreline with dock and 2,200 +/- sq. ft. residence. Features granite kitchen, mahogany flooring, updated bathrooms, fireplace, finished basement, new decking, putting green and waterfall rock garden.

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WELL APPOINTED BUNGALOW IN PICTON Why buy a condo when you can have everything you need without the fees and be able to park in the garage right at your door! Two bedrooms on the main level with developed space on the lower with two bedrooms bath and family room. Very appealing! $329,900 MLS 550660047

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PICTURES CAN'T DO JUSTICE TO THIS INNOVATIVE ARTSY INTERIOR Century home with an interior that is truly an art form offering high ceilings, french glass doors, pine floors with parking for two and within steps from the harbour.

259,900 MLS 550680080

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pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca EXCELLENT VACATION RENTAL Perfect for a vacation rental, B&B, or a family retreat and just minutes from Bloomfield, Wellington and Picton. A wonderful area with wineries, fresh fruit and vegetable stands, shops and fine dining within minutes.

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LIVE IN ONE SIDE AND RENT OUT THE OTHER Turn of the century side by side row houses full of character. 3 bedrooms, two baths on one side 3 bedrooms, one bath on the other. Live in one side and rent out the other! $159,900 MLS 550680192D

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Excellent investment opportunity just off Main Street. Two vacant units renovated and ready to move in. Zoning allows for both retail and residential $239,900 MLS 550620128D

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LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT $1,225,000 Spectacular cutom built stone and brick executive bungalow west of Wellington with 200 ft of natural stone ledge waterfront. 2.2 acres with picturesque pond set back from highway. MLS®550240025

ON TOP OF A HILL $685,000 Stone custom built home with fabulous open concept kitchen extending to family room.

Affordable living with in floor heating & R60 insulation.

Attached triple heated garage. MLS®550650303

RENTAL INCOME $274,999 In the heart of the County this century home features 3 bedrooms/2 baths in main house & private 1 bedroom apartment. Great highway visibility for home based business. Natural gas heating. MLS®550480157

CLOSE TO THE SANDBANKS PROVINCIAL PARK $259,000 Spacious yard, barn and large garage. This quaint storey and half, 3 bedroom home offers warmth with hardwood floors, spacious living room and dining room, eatin kitchen and large family room. MLS®550750055

PRINYERS COVE $168,000 Level 75 feet waterfront lot with sand and pebble beach. Beautiful sunsets, partially cleared.

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ADOLPHUS REACH $474,900 The view of Long Reach and Adolphus Reach is spectacular from this 3,000 sq. ft. of living space waterfront bungalow located on over 2 acres on the high shore. MLS®QR21507464

COMMERCIAL LOT $185,000 High traffic area between Picton and Bloomfield on north side of highway. Well, septic system, parital foundation on 1.85 acre lot. Environmental assessment has been done. MLS®550490336

EXECUTIVE OFFICES IN ONE $325,000 Perfect for lawyers, doctors or corporations.

An old school which underwent renovations many years ago make this bulding and location special.

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This is a lovely lot with significant road frontage, in an area of gracious homes, on which to build your next home. Hydro runs across the property and the land has been witched for water- appears to be available in the west corner. Nearby wineries, restaurants and farm markets contribute to the lifestyle available in Waupoos, home of the Waupoos Marina. Enjoy outdoor concerts, pubs, berry picking...the enjoyment is endless. The area features a conservation area with public boat ramp offering access to Smiths Bay. $70,000 MLS 550880258 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Beautiful property with escarpment topography offering privacy and views over Picton Bay on 10 acres of Land Zoned RU-1. $134,500 MLS 550740166 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Build your dream home on this 2.86 acre lot on Smokes Point Road - minutes to the 401, County wineries and events, and the conveniences of Trenton. Enjoy the waterviews and sunsets over Weller`s Bay. Recently tested dug well with excellent flow rate - and don`t forget the public boat launch down the road, too! $99,000 MLS 550170165

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Great opportunity to build your dream home with spectacular views! 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton or Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife and great birding! One-of-a-kind ... $119,000 MLS 550800122

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Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $224,900 MLS 550640027 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Truly a diamond in the rough! This solid brick century home awaits it`s next steward.

Set on a fantastic street in central Picton, the extra wide lot has mature trees and is walking distance to restaurants, shops, theatre and hospital. Many original features are intact, such as trim, baseboard and classic windows. This home needs a renovation to bring the systems up to today`s standards and install decor that will suit the character of the period in which it was built. $239,000 MLS 550620100 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Residential - Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision!

Full town services to the lots and zoning is core commercial - very flexible. $239,000 MLS 550690036D Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Delightful 1.5 storey Century Cottage located within close proximity to shops, eateries, and galleries. Situated on a spacious lot in amongst manicured lawns of Picton’s golf course, this home has all the charm of being in the country.

Large living room and dining area with cozy gas fireplace, original baseboards and trim and main floor bath. The second level offers 3 bedrooms, one with en-suite and gas fireplace. Additional drive sheds at rear of a rustic barn, as well as an earlier potter’s studio making it perfect for a small gallery set-up (studio space in barn 23 X 21).

This edge of-town property is truly a gem and a must see. From the rustic, classic barn the view from the loft to the water over the golf course is worth considering the possibilities. $268,000 MLS 550710059 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Outstanding value on the edge of Picton! Appealing side split offers gleaming oak hardwood floors, excellent principal rooms, a generous lower level family room, master bedroom with renovated 3-piece ensuite bath, plus three additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms. Large outdoor deck overlooking the spacious back yard and charming gazebo for summer dinner parties. Don’t forget the attached double-car garage, too! Great opportunity for a family or a couple. $299,000 MLS 550640093 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Historic 1876 brick Victorian home in the heart of Milford - offering 6+bedrooms in a traditional centre hall plan, lovely double door foyer, craftsman mouldings and some original light fixtures - plus the Milford Emporium (original two-story `Frontier Style` General store) to run your own business! Zoning allows for retail, antique shop, small cafe or restaurant in the emporium plus the residence, which currently operates as a seasonal B&B. Lovely Perennial gardens. Some hard work and imagination will bring this Milford Beauty to life. $299,500 MLS 550890098 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes on either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. $141,900 MLS 550960332 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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A great opportunity to own waterfront in Prince Edward County! This 5 bedroom home has 6.94 acres with trails leading to the waterfront and total privacy. The home would be a great retreat for families, with room to roam and enjoy “county” living. Call listing agent today for more details and to book your appointment. $305,000 MLS 550860122 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

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Live and work where you love to come and play. This former convenience store which includes all chattels, built-in refridgeration, a kitchen and an abundant source of water has many possibilities. A three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home with walkout. The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This location in Prince Edward County allows for easy access to wineries, beaches, theatre and dining. Situated two hours east of Toronto and three hours west of Montreal. Clean environmental assessment is available. $215,000 MLS 550890104 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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HIDDEN TREASURE IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! This eye-catching century home with a welcoming floor plan features 3 bedrooms (optional main floor bdrm/office) / 2 bath and hardwood flooring radiant against natural light. Fall in love with the intimate feel and rejuvenated care for the original architecture. Modern upgrades include a propane furnace, on-demand hot water and central air! Spend time in the gardens or pursuing hobbies in the separate workshop. This stunning ‘turn-key’ century home is waiting for you! $235,000 MLS 550070703 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

WHOPPERTUNITY! 11 acres of beautiful sloping land with 303 feet on County Road 7 and 124 feet of sandy beach on the Adolphus Reach! Charming access by right-of-way leads to this hidden, private site, ideal for your beachfront cottages. Dug-well already in place. Start your County dreams here! $215,000 MLS 550860401

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Beautifully treed 2.98 acre building lot, offering privacy and a great level spot to build - steps to Lake-on-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and the Glenora Ferry. Peaceful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

If Mother Goose were moving, she’d come here! Utterly charming period house, (Circa 1840) on the Millpond in this enchanting hamlet. A large deck off the kitchen/family room lets you watch the swans glide over the pond – if you can see them through the lilacs! Three bedrooms, large mudroom entrance, rolling lot for the aspiring gardener. Fully furnished, too! And you’ll live happily ever after … $319,000 MLS 550820174 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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DISCOVER SOLITUDE - An ideal sanctuary from a fast-paced urban lifestyle this property is a rare opportunity to secure pristine waterfront on Prince Edward Bay. A two bedroom cottage offers basic necessities to retreat at days end. This one is a must see - don’t miss out on this opportunity! $319,000 MLS 550910184 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Great location, minutes to Picton with over 100 acres and a spacious 2 storey home.

The home has updated electrical and windows. Detached 6 car garage. Bathroom up and down, original staircase, newer kitchen and metal roof. Some land had small trees removed and was ploughed up a few years ago in preparation to grow. Lots of space to play! $324,800 MLS 550850143 Gail Forcht**& Carey Lewandoski*

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Pride of ownership is evident in this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom side-split located on a quiet crescent. This house has kept up to date with many upgrades.

Fully finished rec room with cozy gas fireplace and additional 3 piece bath, attached garage, lovely perennial gardens, and private patio with sunscreen. Spacious yard with no homes directly behind and a lovely little parkette across the road. Within easy walking distance to Picton’s shops,restaurants, theatre and galleries, this home is move-in ready and delivers on all levels. $325,000 MLS 550560076 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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View sunrise and sunset everyday from this solid two bedroom, one bathroom fourseason cottage. The panoramic waterfront escarpment views can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors all months of the year. And, if you choose to build stairs to the 150 ft of your privately owned waterfront, you will feel like you`ve stepped into another world. Perfect for anyone looking for a year-round cottage or cottage-style home in Prince Edward County and want to be close to the water without the high price tag. Close to area wineries and central routes to all amenities. $325,000 MLS 550380055 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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The one you’ve had your eye on! Utterly charming stone cottage circa 1850 in the heart of Picton features pine floors, distinctive staircase and a pretty garden.

Two bedrooms and a den. Centre hall plan with excellent reception rooms. Single attached garage. One of the County’s great “character” houses! $329,000 MLS 550620094 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Overlooking Adolphus Reach and across the road from Lake on the Mountain - this is the perfect place to be close to everything, yet in your own private oasis. Stone faced home with large 1.3+ acre fenced lot. This special property offers full wheelchair accessibility - 2 bedrooms, wide doorways, main level bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, office with French doors, Great room with wood burning fireplace,cathedral ceilings, and a spacious deck. This home was very well built.

Elevator to the lower level with large workshop area, utility room and garage bays for boats, equipment, etc - or finish part of the lower level for a rec room or man cave! Great double attached garage on both levels. Walk to the bistro and restaurant at Lake on the Mountain. Provincial park access to the lake for swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Only 8 minutes to Picton. 2 minutes from the Glenora Ferry. $448,000 MLS 550850395 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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S-T-R-E-T-C-H out in this country bungalow! Located on a quiet road in Prince Edward County this opportunity is ideal for the first time home buyer or changing needs of the family on a property featuring over 3 acres of land. Windows throughout the home offer ambient natural light with scenic country vistas. The home features 2 bedrooms with a master, 5pc bath, 4pc bath, 2pc bath, and large open concept living room complete skylight and a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped and sized for daily living / entertaining while the main floor laundry room serves dual purpose as a back door entrance / mudroom area. The attached triple garage features ample room for vehicles, recreational equipment and toys! Well maintained with handsome curb appeal - Take advantage of this fine offer now! $327,500 MLS 550420576 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Very elegant, magazine-quality Victorian just steps from Picton’s shops and services. High ceilings, exquisite trim and mouldings, huge family kitchen. Beautiful lot with creek running through it! Fourth bedroom or den on the main floor, too! $399,000 MLS 550650136 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

This almost 200 year old farmhouse has been restored maintaining the integrity of its era. Most of the hard work has been done, including new windows, steel roof, insulation, board and batten siding, soffit, fascia and eaves trough, wiring, drywall, and plumbing. The bathrooms and kitchen have been renovated. A new septic bed was installed in 2015 and the main well has no shortage of water. The open concept dining/living rooms feature wide trim, oak floors, lots of windows. Upstairs there are four bedrooms with plenty of hydro outlets and a two piece washroom. The attached three bay garage has hand-hewn beams. There is a second two bay outbuilding with hydro. The Preston steel truss barn has no cross-beams to get in the way. $424,900 MLS 550090093 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! 3-bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store I a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $399,000 MLS 550670007 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Brick, home in Wellington, with room for B & B, in law suite or a family that likes space for everyone to be comfortable. Deck off the master bedroom/in law suite on the main level, as well as a generous sized deck off the family room with gas fireplace. Gazebo with a 8 person hot tub. 3 bedrooms up with the main bathroom and a spacious finished rec room with an additional bedroom. The layout of this home offers potential for a home based business with wheel chair accessibility and its own entrance. Many recent upgrades to windows, 40 year shingles and a Blaze King gas stove in the lower level. Double garage is fully insulated and finished. Close to the wineries, restaurants and beaches. $400,000 MLS 550270319 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

This high visibility highway location in the heart of Prince Edward County offers an unparalleled opportunity to an investor! Solid building has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of today`s restaurateur, including accessibility, fire suppression and water supply/potability. A transferable liquor licence application is almost complete. Featuring two entrances for patron flow, outdoor seating on a deck through patio doors and plenty of paved parking. There are two updated washrooms on the main floor. The second story is a perfect office space. An additional gazebo/lean to would make an excellent outdoor seating area or spot for retail or large groups. Lighting in the parking lot has hydro on the pole. The gas hot water tank and forced air furnace are in good condition, and the grease trap meets all codes. This property is unique and well suited to many uses. $525,000 MLS 550550288 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Wonderfully detailed, well proportioned and essentially symmetrical best describes this classic reproduction Georgian Regency Cottage. Sweeping 30 foot centre hall, 10 foot ceilings, and French doors that prominently frame spectacular water views over South Bay. Beautiful open concept living spaces and a well planned kitchen design, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Spacious Master Bedroom with luxurious ensuite and oversized French doors to lake views. Guest bedrooms are nicely separated and allow for privacy with an additional bathroom. 106 feet of shoreline and approximately an acre of streams, wetland and an abundance of nature at your doorstep. Swans just love it here! This home is truly one of a kind and certainly a must see. $538,000 MLS 550900052 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Nestled in the core of Prince Edward County and within walking distance to all of Picton`s amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need with 1,675 square feet of living space. Don’t miss out! $455,000 MLS 558090003 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Classic red brick Edwardian in the heart of Picton with its own charming carriage house! Two-storey home currently used as two living units. Formal reception rooms, main floor family room, two reno'd kitchens, three bedrooms, two sunrooms and two full baths. Carriage house is a high-demand rental. Let it pay your mortgage! $459,000 MLS 550620021 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Great downtown building with fabulous visible retail space plus income from 7 apartments. Off street parking for tenants. Double front windows for merchandising. Busy foot traffic on `The sunny side of the street`. Proven location for a successful retail business (25+ years). Apartments: 6 one-bedroom units, 1-two bedroom unit plus large retail storefront with full lower level. Tenants pay own utilities except water/sewer. Building has new roof and newer propane furnace for retail space. $565,000 MLS 550620004 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

PICTURE PERFECT IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! This Immaculate home perched above Adolphus Reach has been rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture. Vibrant gardens, wrap around porch and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. You’ll love the atmosphere as you explore the characters and hidden treasures of the home including a Den, Workshop/Studio, Sunroom and don’t forget the “Little House” too! This re-awaked century home is beyond compare. $569,000 MLS 550860199 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

A historical gem (circa 1802) now refurbished, for life in 2016! Featured in “The Settler’s Dream”, the Cronk/Brooks/Vincent House is full of exquisite architectural detail and distinctive finishes and it offers generous, versatile spaces on two levels including a cozy main floor family room, an unforgettable screened summer room, large reception areas and five bedrooms. Special bonus: deeded access to Bay of Quinte waterfront just minutes away! $619,000 MLS 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Set on prestigious Sheba`s Island. Year round home features main floor open concept kitchen, breakfast nook and great room with stone fireplace, bedroom with fireplace, 3pc ensuite, laundry and den. Two spacious bedrooms overlook the great room and enjoy their own 4pc bath. Lower level is a fully contained 1 bedroom apartment with above grade windows, walkout to the rear yard. A 4 season guest cottage is included. Potential for summer rental income $629,000 MLS 550510700 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

This classic “Arts & Crafts” beauty in the heart of Picton’s best neighbourhood has not been available for many years – but this is your opportunity! Gracious centre-hall plan features exquisite wood trim, distinctive stained glass, and generous spaces.

Four bedrooms, library, and unforgettable reception rooms! Updated mechanicals and recent salt water plunge pool. Outstanding outbuildings for vehicles and hobbies! $659,000 MLS 55059009 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Much loved and admired historical Prince Edward County landmark; stately 1870’s ‘Wilbeth Cottage’ as featured in the `Settler`s Dream`. A residence rich in architectural detailing with a magnificent foyer, spacious common rooms, tin ceilings, pocket doors, and incredible millwork. 6 bedrooms, on the second level open up possibilities for a B & B or Spa, or simply enjoy it as your own family getaway. Impressive south facing family room with vaulted ceilings and rustic finishes overlooks a quiet pastoral setting. New heating system, drive shed, and centrally located between Wellington and Bloomfield. An extremely rare offering. More rooms than are listed. $678,000 MLS 550510166 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

This 150 acre farm was a former canning days tomato farm, known for its fantastic soils and proximity to water. Newer blasted well with great water supply. On the property is an 8.3 acre established vineyard, planted in 2001, 2002 and is being leased/farmed by a renowned award winning local winery. This land has excellent moderating influence from nearby water bodies, which protects from frost when threatens further inland. Beautiful large barn in good repair with 200 amp hydro service. The workable cash crop acreage is currently leased to local farmer. Please contact listing agent for complete package of information. Asking $769,000 MLS 550240107 Lori Slik*

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Pettit House, Circa 1840, is an extraordinary example of an early Empire Loyalist settlement home. Situated on a 2 acre lot with bordering marshland on West Lake, this property exemplifies quiet country living in early day Prince Edward County. Refurbished 1 and a half storey brick with large principal rooms, formal dining room with wood burning fireplace,and natural softwood pine floors. Quaint country kitchen overlooks a large private backyard with patio and exceptional foliage cover from amazing old growth maple and walnut trees. Main floor bedroom and two additional guest rooms on the second level and a natural sun filled bath. Features include attached original drive shed and separate garage with loft for updated electrical and plumbing. This home would make a delightful bed and breakfast or simply your best County getaway. Minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park, Bloomfield and Picton. $648,000 MLS 550510439 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Attractive home within walking distance of downtown Picton core - close to dining, shopping and other entertainment. Updated 3 bdrm/2 bath bungalow boasts a light filled living room, updated kitchen with door to rear deck, 3 pc bath with in-floor heating and spacious master bdrm on main floor. A few steps to the lower level and find 2 roomy bdrms, 3 pc bath with whirlpool tub, large storage/laundry room and cozy family room. With beautiful landscaping and an in-ground swimming pool, this in-town home is perfect for first time home buyers or those looking to downsize to a very comfortable property.

Property also features updated electrical panel and newly installed wood pellet stove. $274,900. MLS 550660062

Waterfront with sandy shoreline on a calm bay and an impressive Cape Cod style custom built, Geothermal home, set back from the quiet road. This home has a metal roof, wrap around classic veranda as well as a deck across the waterside of the house with sliding doors to access it. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and eating Island, open concept dining area and family room with wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. If you are looking for "the place" your friends and family can gather throughout the year or for supplemental income with a rental, this home is definitely worth the look! $798,500 MLS 550900090 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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A spectacular private estate property right on Lake Ontario! Three levels of fullyrenovated living space, large outdoor terraces and patios, beautiful spaces and finishes all situated in a grove of mature trees and on sprawling lawns. Lower level could be completely separate living quarters. Perfect for a multi-generational situation! $979,000 MLS 550960410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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PEACEFUL PERFECTION IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - Spanning over 1200 feet of Waterfront on East Lake with 80 acres of privacy, this majestic three-bedroom retreat benefits from endless pastoral views, architecture reminiscent of the history in the region and an exceptionally tranquil setting. There’s only so much waterfront to be found in The County - Don’t miss out on this Stellar Opportunity! $1,175,000 MLS 550760088 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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CHECK ME OUT Belleville location. Cannifton Rd, Thurlow. 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private and close to all amenities. Brick building with patio area and electric awning.

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An incredible opportunity to own four unique properties situated on one parcel of land overlooking Picton Bay. This could well serve as a fabulous investment for rental property or simply to own some of the County`s best waterfront. The 155 feet of shoreline allows for boating, fishing and swimming with access to the dock and boat-house. The main house includes an in-law suite, each offering two bedrooms.

Two other residences adorn the property - one with two bedrooms, the other with one. An additional garage/Bunkie completes this offering. These are four-season homes with year-round rental potential. An absolutely rare find! $849,000 550720071 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A much-admired County landmark in the heart of Picton! This impeccably restored Colonial Revival classic is featured in `The Settler`s Dream` and other publications.

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $896,000 MLS 550590004 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Custom 'two homes in one!' on 36.5 acres featuring bright open-concept living, recessed lighting, tray ceilings, cathedral great room, propane fireplace with elegant maple floors throughout. Spectacular kitchen with maple custom cabinetry, fabulous island and quartz counters. Spa-like Master suite. Double garage with epoxy-sealed flooring & bonus lower level workshop. The 2-bed in-law suite has a gorgeous kitchen, in-floor heat and in-suite laundry. The walkout lower level with wood burning fireplace is great to create a rec/media room, or bar. This property would be perfect for horses or a hobby farm. See virtual tour at ShannonAndKen.com $898,000 MLS 403130255 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

Outstanding live/work opportunity in Prince Edward County! Bustling marina with 31 slips, 8 moorings, clubhouse with 3 bathrooms, store and lounge area. 175` of shoreline in sheltered cove. 6-year old house has operated as a B&B. 4 bedroom suites, wonderful entertaining areas, state-of-the-art mechanicals. Also perfect as a great family retreat! $995,000 MLS QR163298 & QR163300 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Almost 2 acres and 350 feet of waterfront on Lake Ontario inside Sandbanks Provincial Park. Enjoy quiet nature walks from your back door or strolling on the beach from your front door....nature abounds. Featured on My Retreat on Cottage Life television. This Century Home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. The main floor includes laundry, a living room and family room both with fireplaces as well as a games room.

The spacious kitchen and dining room are perfect for entertaining. The workshop/barn would make a lovely studio or a tea room for the numerous park visitors. Endless opportunities for a budding entrepreneur! $995,000 MLS 550520144 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A stunning custom-built home on 24+ private acres on the shore of Lake Ontario!

This executive residence enjoys 200’ of pebble/sandy beach and takes advantage of its private setting. Open concept living spaces, chef’s kitchen, main floor master suite plus 3 additional second-level bedroom suites, and a separate family room/office area with its own staircase. Screened-in porch, hardwood floors, main level radiant in-floor heating, and several walk-outs to outdoor entertaining areas. Your ideal waterfront retreat in the County! $1,100,000. MLS 550800085 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Location, Location, Location! This unique 1+ acre property is perfectly located in the heart of Wellington, Prince Edward County`s up and coming treasured destination.

Zoning allows for many future uses and with over an acre of land, thinking out of the box is encouraged. Featuring municipal services and surfaced lot. Steps from the Drake Devonshire hotel near beautiful Wellington beach on Lake Ontario. $1,200,000 MLS 550300056 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Stunning Equestrian Estate Property on 173 acres with 15 acres of paddocks with 3&4 strand braided electric fencing, multiple run-in sheds and 85 X 180 outdoor sand arena. This 10 year old, energy efficient house is surrounded by rolling hills and boasts a great room with vistas of the pond, pastures & forest. Spacious master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in closet. Paved drive, attached triple car garage with the ultimate breezeway to the 2400 sq.ft. modern stable with hydro, 6 removable stalls, tack room and wash bay. Stable is a federally approved quarantine facility.

Separate barns for equipment and storage. Meticulously cared for property. Access to the Heritage Trail close by for many miles of riding. A horse lovers/nature lovers dream. Several severances possible, any of which would easily pay for an indoor arena! This farm is self sufficient for hay. 6,000 small sq bales last year so income there as well as future Xmas trees planted and existing mature hardwoods. $1,350,000 MLS 403370060 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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

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