Picton Gazette May 18, 2017 by The Picton Gazette

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Council to consider new system to collect parking revenue in Picton CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

VOICING CONCERN Queen Elizabeth School parent Ryan Aldred offers his table’s concerns at the Ministry of Education’s remote and rural consultation session at Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre in West Lake on Friday evening. About 100 people attended. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

County parents share frustration with process Ministry of Education hears concerns over school consolidations at well-attended meeting Friday JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

If the Ministry of Education wanted input into the uses of school space, the process of school closures and the funding formulae that supports school boards, they certainly received an earful on Friday evening. The hastily organized remote and rural education consultations hosted 10 ten various districts across the province came to Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre Friday with about 100 people attending.

And while there were plenty of concerned parents from Sophiasburgh and Picton amongst the crowd, attendees came from Belleville, Centre Hastings and even Kingston to offer their input as well as voice their concern that school consolidation and closure driven by the ministry was happening far too fast with dire consequences for both communities and students. Education minister Mitzie Hunter set up the travelling road show to start a discussion and hear from constituents

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about how the Government of Ontario can best support rural and remote communities and ensure students have access to a full range of learning opportunities by seeking input on use of school space, the process to be used to close and consolidate schools, and the way the funding system and formula can better work for rural communities. That feedback will be gained through plenary sessions, roundtable discussion and through workbooks that were made available to attendees Friday. Those unable to attend can

still provide input through the Ministry of Education web site until June 9. Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi said the sessions were about finding a way forward and developing solutions. “We have a challenge here and I think we can all acknowledge that. We might come from different ends of the spectrum but that's ok,” Rinaldi said. “Every community has its own sets of issues and concerns.”

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Return to parking meters or move to pay stations in downtown Picton? That is the question council will debate at their next meeting following a discussion at last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting. Last Thursday staff brought forward a report recommending council approve the replacement of single space parking meters with pay stations. The 2017 budget includes $225,000 for the purchase of pay stations to replace the 84 single space parking meters and 50 posts that were removed from Picton Main Street during the reconstruction project as well

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QHC gauges public preferences for potential hospital site during open house Monday Selection committee will use responses in process to decide whether to build at existing site or move to greenfield site near McFarland Home ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

About 120 people attended an open house at the Prince Edward Community Centre Monday evening to learn more about the two potential sites for a new hospital and to let their voices be heard. At the drop-in session, the Quinte Healthcare Corporation (QHC) provided series of architectural drawings showing three possible hospital configurations at both the expanded existing site and the greenfield site, which is on a Countyowned tract of property near McFarland Home. QHC staff and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation representatives were on site to answer questions and to listen to com-

ments provided by members of the public. "We're trying to get community feedback on what makes the most sense of the community long term," said QHC vicepresident and chief financial officer Brad Harrington. "For the two parcels of land we have there are some different configurations… when you look at the options, there are different pros and cons and the community would have different feedback based on those options." Harrington said two of elements that seemed to be top-ofmind for residents visiting early in the two-hour consultation included questions about patient access and visibility from the street. He indicated responses from the public session and from an online survey that has generated over 250 replies to date will be forward-

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ed on to a site selection committee for review. "This is the last community engagement session," he said. "We've had two previous meetings with community health providers and with other service agencies. All that information is assembled and it goes to a steering committee. We're looking at six-to-eight weeks, roughly until that steering committee is in a position to make its recommendation." Local physician Dr. Don Koval sits on that committee. He said over the past 30 years, he's been actively following the discussions about retrofitting or replacing the hospital in Picton. With his interest, professionally and personally, he said he decided he'd volunteer his time to the process. Koval said he believes both sites are adequate to house the

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facility, but that human factors could make one site preferable to the other. One thing he pointed to when looking at the two sites, for example, is how there are several entrance and exit points plotted on the drawings of the existing site (which have the entire footprint of the new facility behind the current hospital), whereas at this time there is just one access road for the greenfield site. He also noted "an area I see they're not quite the same is in proximity to main residential areas of town." That said, Koval noted that it's hard when planning a hospital because people have to envision development down the road and how a facility may be incorporated into a changing municipality. "The greenfield site, the McFarland site, is in the County plan as still within the residential core. In 10 years, there could be subdivisions growing up all around it or behind Fawcettville," he said. "Certain things like visibility and civic presence that the architect talks about are less evident initially, but it doesn't mean that can't happen." Koval indicated Bill Andrews, QHC's capital development director has said both sites have space to expand, though at this time, it's hard to even imagine what could be required in the lifespan of the

SHARING INFORMATION QHC vice-president and chief financial officer brad Harrington, right, shares details on the two preferred sites for a new hospital build in Picton Monday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

transportation. He said committee members felt it was important not to bias the community process by sharing too many details of their evaluation or saying "this one seems to tick off more boxes." Instead, it's merely a gauge of community interests.

new hospital. "Who knows in 20 years what kind of expansion might be needed," he said. "Twenty years ago, we couldn't have imagined we could provide care the way we do now." According to Koval, the site selection committee will take a broad-based look at the two sites as it has to evaluate areas like power supply, water and sewage management, and

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Rising waters remain a concern along shorelines and in low-lying areas County mapping flows in attempt to prevent spread of flooding CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Rising water levels have the municipality encouraging residents to take a proactive approach. The County issued a news release Tuesday afternoon encouraging property owners, in particular residents in low-lying areas and shorelines, to take precautions to protect themselves and their homes. Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release the flooding looks like it will be an issue for weeks to come. “The reality is that water is rising and it is expected to continue rising for the next several weeks,” says Quaiff. “Filled sandbags are available and I can’t stress enough the importance of being proactive and sandbagging if you think

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WET CONDITIONS High water levels continue to cause flood concerns around the county along shorelines,like above in Waupoos,and in low-lying areas.The County continues to provide sandbags for those residents needing to stop the flow of water. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

there’s a chance your property might flood.” The release says pre-filled sandbags are still available at 15 Coleman Street in Ameliasburgh and 115 Lake Street in Picton. Selfserve sand and sandbags are available at the Essroc Arena in Wellington. Anyone with well contamination or drinking water concerns is asked to contact the Hastings and Prince Edward Health Unit at

613-966-5500. Bottled water is available at the Essroc Arena and the Prince Edward Community Centre from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those will concerns about septic systems due to flooding can use the shower facilities at the

Essroc Arena in Wellington and at the Prince Edward Community Centre between 8–8 p.m. The municipality is mapping water flows and making projections to assist in directing flood prevention measures. All waterfront and low-lying properties are considered at risk to flooding, however, the municipality is warning that the following areas are of particular concern: Shoreline along County Rd. 3, Wellers Bay, Rossmore, Wellington, Peats Point, Northport, shoreline along County Rd. 15, South Bay, Muscote Bay, Sunrise Drive/Wallbridge Circle area. Property owners in these areas are being asked to check their properties and take proper precautions. Meanwhile, as the municipality enters the long weekend it appears the Glenora ferry will

remain on limited service. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) expects the ferry to continue on limited service through the long weekend — meaning it will only accept cars, SUVs and pickups and will not allow dual-wheel vehicles or trailers at this time. MTO will be adding signs along the 401 to advise visitors of the lim-

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A South Marysburgh landmark representing the county's cheese-making past remains in local hands following a real estate transaction completed last week. Almost a year after the sale of the 115-year-old Black River Cheese Company to Gay Lea Foods, Milford Holdings Ltd. announced it had sold its historic factory building to Gilles Chretien, the owner of the Lake on the Mountain Resort and Brewery. Tony Harborow, the secretary of Milford Holdings Ltd. explained when the directors of Black River Cheese sold their brand to Gay Lea, they began operating under a different name for the purpose of selling any assets the co-operative didn't purchase. He said since Gay Lea didn't plan to actively produce cheese in South Marysburgh, many of those assets cheese-making equipment that was sold off gradually over the

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"We had a number of different offers, but we chose this one because it seems to be of good long-term benefit to sell to a known figure in the county who is doing good things with his property," he said. Chretien said preservation drove his interest in the building. "I thought it was a good thing to keep the ownership in the county — that's important to me," he said. Chretien, who himself grew up on a dairy farm, said he was happy to see Black River Cheese bought by a farmer-owned cooperative. He added the promotion of a local cheese line fits with what his family is trying to do with the menus at their restaurants — The Inn at Lake on the Mountain and The Miller House — and in the operation of their brewery, where he'd like to sell curd with beer. While Chretien is hopeful he'll be able to help Gay Lea Foods continue to generate interest in the Black River brand, he isn't planning any significant changes or new culinary ventures at the factory at this time. "Things aren't going to change very much," he said. "It will remain a cheese factory."

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Kinsmen auction 150 items to support community projects CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

It was another great year for the Kinsmen Club of Picton's seventh annual charity auction. The event drew approximately 110-115 people to the Picton Elks Lodge Hall on Saturday night. The auction grossed approximately $8,000, but the final fundraising tally will be slightly lower as some expenses still have to be covered. About 90 different local businesses donated

about 150 items — totalling about $10,000 in value — to the cause. The funds raised will go to support a wide range of community needs. All told, event chair Richard Lightfoot said it was another solid year for the event. “Everything went really well, we're very, very pleased with the results,” he said. “…We'll have a sizeable amount that we can put back into the community.” Lightfoot said the event usually averages attendance of around

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110 people and this year's auction hit that mark despite moving to a new venue at the Elks hall. He said the new space actually allowed the Kinsmen to do something a little different. The event generally features dollar draws, but this year the Kinsmen also offered a slightly higher-end prize with two-dollar draws. Lightfoot said those in attendance seemed receptive to the addition. “It seemed like they were liking something a little bit different,” he said. “That's what I wanted to bring to the table as the chair of the auction: How can we keep a formula that works really well, but make it a little bit different so that it's always generating a little bit more interest.” The auction is one of the Kinsmen Club's bigger events and generates dollars that can be spread back into the community. Lightfoot said the auction is “absolutely crucial” to the club. In saying that, he said the event wouldn't be possible without the community's support. “It shocks me every time we do something like this just how generous everyone in the community is,” he said. “Without the support of the community we can not, as a club, give back.” In years past the Kinsmen have taken the proceeds from the auction and committed them to a specific project, Lightfoot said. This year, the co-chairs of the auction committee will be looking at ways to spread the dollars around.

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"The whole process is saying 'What the heck does the community think? What are their feelings?' If there's a huge groundswell of support, if 90 people think it should be at (a particular site) that has a weight," he said. "We don't know how we'll calculate that weight into the other parts of the equation, but it's a big part

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Lightfoot said the club has an emphasis on youth and giving opportunities to kids. He said the cost of getting involved in youth sports and recreational activities is rising continually and the club could look at ways to help out in that regard. He said there's no shortage of need in the community. “We have meetings every two weeks and there's always correspondence where someone in the community may need something,” he said. “To me, it's really nice that we can diversify the funds that are taken from the auction and give it to as many people as we possibly can rather than just one specific thing — that was our goal this year.” With so many local businesses contributing, Lightfoot reiterated that the community's generosity goes a long way in making the event what it is. “It just blows my mind, in a small community, how many people step forward for the right cause and I was proud to be a part of that,” he said. “I'm very pleased with how much this community supports each other.” The Picton Kinsmen have raised in excess of $120,000 over the past five years which has been given back to local community charities and organizations in need. In addition to the auction, the Kinsmen host an annual charity golf tournament, Thursday night T.V. bingo, and more.

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Arts on Main celebrates 10 years of showcasing local artists’ work in downtown Picton support, which Smith said definitely was not lacking as the gallery worked to establish itself. She said it felt good for the members to be able to recognize that support during Saturday's ceremony. “It was nice to be able to say a few words on behalf of the members and how appreciative we are to the Shire Hall members for supporting us as well as to Alan who gave us quite a generous break,” she said. “When we opened the gallery he gave us free rent for a period of time until we got started, so that helped — we

Exhibitors offer their own time to sustain co-operative venture CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

It's been a decade since a group of local artists came together to form the co-operative gallery known as Arts on Main. For the last 10 years the gallery has offered a professional, highquality gallery space for its member artists to show their work in the county. The gallery features a mix of quality paintings, graphic art, sculptures and many more media. Members celebrated the milestone with a ceremony on Saturday afternoon which was attended by Mayor Robert Quaiff and Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis. “It's a miracle in one sense,” laughed Arts on Main Gallery vice-chair Marta Smith, who spoke with the Gazette about the anniversary on Sunday afternoon. “We're very, very pleased.” Smith was one of the original artists involved in the co-operative, which was established in 2007 when Alan Gratias purchased the building. Smith said the building was boarded up at the time, but was transformed into a gallery space. Gratias' friends Ann Wood and Terry Williams had the seed of an idea which grew into the co-operative. They began interviewing potential members and Smith recalls Williams approaching her with

were very fortunate, we had a lot of community support.” Through the years the community has also grown and changed. Smith said as the local wine and restaurant businesses grew, the arts seemed to pair perfectly. “It's been quite exciting,” she said. “The demographics of our clients are the same types of people who would visit the good inns, restaurants and wineries in Prince Edward County — it seemed to be a natural fit and we all seem to get along quite well.” The gallery is entering a new

era with Jonathan Kearns and Corrine Spiegel purchasing the building late last year. The couple also recently purchased the former Picton Legion building. The gallery closes for the month of February each year, but this year members were still busy at the site overseeing some renovation work. The walls got some fresh paint and the floors were refinished. Arts on Main is open seven days per week from 10–5 p.m. Smith encouraged the public to stop in and visit.

MILESTONE Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis, Mayor Robert Quaiff,Alan Gratias, Arts on Main Gallery chair Judy Kent, and Joy Williams celebrate the 10th anniversary of the gallery on Saturday. (Jim Plomer/For The Gazette)

the idea. “He approached me, being another 3D artist, and asked me if I was interested,” Smith recalled. “The type of work I was doing at the time, I was hoping to be able to put in an art gallery rather than a craft-type venue. We started from there and kept going.” Smith said it took a lot of work and commitment from members to keep the gallery going in those early years. “Most co-operatives really struggle to survive,” she said. She said Arts on Main takes a relatively low commission on sold works, compared to Toronto where commissions can be as high as 50-60 per cent. However, showcasing work at Arts on Main

brings with it an obligation to put in a sort of sweat equity. The members each take turns staffing the gallery, which is open seven days a week 11 months of the year. “Here, you have to be involved,” said Smith. “When we interview for new artists — and we do have a waiting list at the moment — that's one of the things we try to ascertain: What skill set that person can bring to the gallery and how effective they can be as a member in terms of contributing besides their art?” To be a member you have to sit on a committee and the artists also do their own marketing, advertising, and other promotion work. Almost as important to the gallery's success was community

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Opinions

MAY 18, 2017

Gazette Volume 187, Week 20 267 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

PICTON GAZETTE

COMMENTARY Provincial Liberals have no reason to point fingers at opposition parties

ONTARIO’S Liberal caucus e-mailed a pair of press releases this week separately criticizing NDP leader Andrea Horwath and PC leader Patrick Brown because their parties decided to vote against the government’s “Fair Hydro Plan” that it suggests will lower rates by 25 per cent. Of course, their support or non-support means little given the electorate somehow saw fit to give the Liberals another mandate in 2014. Whether the opposition parties liked the government’s decisions or not in nearly 14 years with the Liberal at the helm, the Liberal party has gone ahead in making the decisions it deemed wise on green energy procurement and the sell-off of Hydro One shares. Ratepayers across this province have had only the government it elected to hold to account for the management of the electricity file and the mess they’ve created speaks for itself. Perhaps Brown and Horwath can’t support the latest Liberal legislation because it frankly does nothing to address the bigger issues behind soaring rates and because a leaked cabinet report suggests any savings would be just temporary. While this government could be exercising leadership by admitting its flaws and working with the opposition on a change in course, they plod forward with their plans and refuse to take responsibility. Instead of recognizing Ontario residents are fed up with their solutions, they continue

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to be tone deaf with criticisms like suggesting the NDP produced a “backof-the-napkin” proposal to buy back Hydro One shares, or suggesting the PCs don’t have any plan because Patrick Brown hasn’t wrapped one up in a neat little package with over a year to go before an election. At least the NDP appears to be listening to its constituency and, if anyone has taken time to listen to PC energy critic Todd Smith, he’s repeatedly outlined what the PCs would do if elected, including scrapping the wayward procurement policies that have been major contributors to the problem. It appears voters have finally taken notice that this Ontario government has had enough time to produce its own record on energy and in many other sectors of responsibility. The cynicism and attempts to score political points by pointing fingers at the other guys for not accepting an incomplete solution should not be accepted any more. Ontario residents will have plenty of time to judge Horwath and Brown leading up to June 2018 when it is their time to provide solutions. In the meantime, Premier Kathleen Wynne and her cohorts are the one tasked with running the province now. Maybe they should be more concerned with their own actions to date. Instead of pointing fingers, they should look in their own direction to tell Ontario residents why they need to offer 25-per-cent fee reduction now and why anyone should believe them.

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O HAPPY DAY! The Picton splash pad project was the local charity of choice for the McDonald’s Restaurant in Picton and their annual McHappy Day celebrations on May 3. In addition to rasing funds for Ronald McDonald House, the restaurant also gathered funds and donations for the Splash Pad project. Presenting splash pad committee members (Front, from left) Wendy Davis and Susan Quaiff with a cheque for $2,476 are (back row, from left) store owner Dan Doyle, manager John Clarke and staff member Kirsten Miller. (Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n An estimated 30,000 people around the world watched King George’s coronation on television. The British Broadcasting Corporation had cameras at Hyde Park Corner to capture the anticipated event, but heavy rain and, later, drizzle hampered visibility for nearly the duration of the broadcast. n E.C. Metcalfe, of Milford, died at age 51. He was considered one of the pioneers of the Canadian canning industry and in 26 years, he had amassed a number of plants across eastern Ontario. He also owned coal and seed companies. n Orchard owners were advised to take immediate action to prevent an invasion of tent caterpillars that would cause significant loss from damage to foliage.

1957

n Prince Edward-Lennox Conservative candidate Clarence Milligan emphatically denied rumours Picton’s army base would close if John Diefenbaker led the party to victory. He indicated the leader stressed the need for a strong military. n Some 300 Cubs and 100 Scouts from across the county were expected to converge on the Picton fairgrounds over the long weekend for their annual jamboree. Members of the public would be invited to a picnic and a games day Saturday. There would also be a parade to the cenotaph. n The Social Credit party decided it would not enter a candidate for the federal election in Prince Edward-Lennox after Rev. E Ripley decided not to run.

1977

n Publisher Joseph Cembal announced he sold the Gazette to Napanee’s J. Earl Morrison, the publisher of The Napanee Beaver and a former Gazette employee. He said he expected the staff to remain mostly unchanged, but said he’d make some changes in the look and content of the paper. n The Ministry of Natural Resources decided the Outlet Beach Provincial Park would remain closed to camping until midJune after winter storms caused considerable damage to vegetation and buildings on site. Clean-up efforts continued. n The Prince Edward Region Conservation Authority planned to spend $20,000 at Massassauga Point to establish trails, parking and picnic facilities and a boat ramp.

1997

n Some 2,000 people watched the Canadian Half Pints beat a team of firefighters and local celebrities in a pair of basketball games at the Prince Edward Community Centre to raise money for the Picton fire department. The Extravaganza fundraiser also included a craft show and bike auction. n The annual Past Warden’s Dinner held May 14 was expected to be one of the last as restructuring meant then-current County warden Jim Dunlop would likely be the last to hold the position. n Bloomfield’s Lyne Lusk was recognized for the best use of colour and pattern in a quilted wall hanging by the Ontario Crafts Council for “Fire and Coal” after exhibiting in a juried art show in Belleville.

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Wellington book club tackles graphic novels

The Wellington library branch book club has been meeting for 20 years, and in April they did something new. They read and discussed graphic novels. They were inspired by the recent addition of graphic novels to the Wellington Branch Library. The book club was originally started by avid reader Gerry Vise. Gerry was, among other things, a poet, a professor and a devoted supporter and Friend of the Wellington branch. When he passed away, he left behind a large, well-curated collection of graphic novels and his partner Cheryl Douglas recently donated that collection to the library, now housed in the Wellington branch. It is the kind of collection that takes years to accumulate, comprised of the best examples of the format and includes works from some of Canada’s – and the world’s – most respected creators. Joyce Helmer, a book club member and university professor, selected the format for study by the book club. I will turn the article over to her: “We started by attempting to summarize our books using a comic strip template. This exercise provided us a bit of fun, and an opportunity to experience how challenging it must be to write a coherent graphic novel. “We reviewed nine books and came up with an impressive list of ideas, thoughts and overall feelings about the format. We learned that there are very different approaches

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to the presentation style of graphic novels. For example, manga is a Japanese style approach where the story begins at what we know as the back of the book and the reader is challenged with left to right, bottom to top layout. “We learned that even Canadian literary giant Margaret Atwood has contributed to the field, and that there is limitless diversity in the graphic design. We spent some time reflecting on how some of the images resonate with our own life experiences and result in an enrichment of the story. It is intriguing to think that this is a totally different way of engaging with reading. “We were captivated by the variety of ways the illustrations caught our attention. Some provided facts to support the story

line; some provided actual artist renderings of the process of creating the graphics and some blended photographs with hand drawings. “Each novel seemed to be simple yet complex as each one presented many topics, themes and contexts that allowed the reader to wonder and wander around in the authors thinking and our own. In the end …some members indicated that would definitely read another graphic novel and others would not….the one consistent message was that we were all glad that we did!” Dianne Cranshaw, a retired Wellington branch librarian and current book club member added, “Most found it a quick read which for some was a good thing, but some of us missed the description and the beauty of the language found in some more traditional novels. The other thing that surprised us was that graphic novels have been around since the 40's - none of would have guessed they were that old.” If you’re inspired to read a graphic novel, stop by the library and we’ll help you find one that meets your interests. There are book clubs based out of almost all branches of the library and if you’re interested in joining one, Dianne (dcranshaw@peclibrary.org) can help put you in touch with one. There is some interest in starting an afternoon club in Wellington, so please let us know if you would like to be involved.

Get the most out of your medical appointments

Health-care appointments can be stressful for anyone. Research shows that patients forget 50 per cent of the information shared during an appointment with a health care professional. Contributing factors include stress; too much information provided too quickly; unfamiliar medical jargon; and the person’s confidence level. The evidence shows that people who take an active role in their health care are more satisfied, pursue timely and appropriate treatment and have a better quality of life. Communicating well with health care providers is one of the most important parts of getting good care however it takes time and effort by both parties. The “Getting the most from your health-care appointment” workshop is a 1 - 1.5 hours, interactive workshop which focuses on what to do before, during and after an appointment and uses action planning to optimize people’s health. A variety of learning resources are used including information sharing, videos, tools and a resource manual that supports the individual with integrating the skills into their next appointment. This workshop prepares and empowers individuals to communicate more effectively with their health care team. People with chronic disease spend on average 12 hours a year with a health care provider. The other 364.5 days they manage on their own. Upon discharge,one out of

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three patients do not understand the answers to their questions. Sign up now for the free workshop to be held on Monday, May 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre. Call 613-5422949 ext.1179 or e-mail selfmanagement@kchc.ca Find out more at www.livingwellseontario.ca

UPCOMING FILM SCREENING

The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association, Hastings-Prince Edward Alzheimer Society and the Prince Edward County Public Library are partnering to co-present a screening of the film: You’re Looking At Me Like I Live Here And I Don’t. The film is a total immersion into the fragmented day-to-day

experience of Alzheimer’s disease – the first documentary filmed exclusively in an Alzheimer’s care unit, told from the perspective of someone suffering from the disease. After the film, there will be time for discussion. Acclaimed by medical professionals and film critics alike, the groundbreaking documentary has been broadcast nationally on PBS’ Emmy Award-winning Independent Lens series. All are welcome to attend on Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Picton library.

VICTORIA DAY HOURS

The Community Care office and thrift shop will be closed for Victoria Day, Monday, May 22.

WELLINGTON LUNCHEON SOCIAL

The menu for this noon meal features homemade soup, roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, carrot cake, bread and butter, coffee and tea, all catered by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering. The cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. This Community Care For Seniors event will be held in Wellington United Church. Take-out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in Wellington.

PECI hosts Academic Olympics Senior elementary students face off in range of activities JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Over 200 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from Pinecrest Memorial, Sophiasburgh Central and Queen Elizabeth elementary schools were at PECI on Tuesday to take part in the first annual Academic Olympics. Students from each school were evenly split into teams and took part in a variety of competitions in various categories including science, language, math, computer coding and physical education. Over 60 PECI students participated in a variety of leadership capacities including team leads and competition organizers. Lead organizer Queen Elizabeth principal Paul Pickard said the concept of Academic Olympics was hosted at the local secondary school to help reinforce the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's global competencies strategy. Today we are focussing on four of the ten global competencies which include collaboration, critical thinking, creative thinking, and communication,” Pickard explained. “The big idea is we have the PECI students working on their leadership skills while we are working on academic skills with the elementary students.” The various academic challenges were designed more about fun than points or winning and the games were designed to incorporate the strengths of the collective team members. “And, hopefully, by the end of the day, the students have made new friends from other schools,” Pickard said. Organizers hope to build on Tuesday's event for next year and bring in other feeder schools including C.M.L. Snider, Athol South Marysburgh and Kente. “We had funding for a smaller group in 2017 but we are hopeful to bring everyone in next year,” Pickard added.

CONNECT FOUR Students participate in a life-sized game of strategy at the inaugural Academic Olympics hosted at PECI on Tuesday. Over 200 students took part. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

A STRICT CODE Local elementary students program code into a computer program at PECI . Students from Pinecrest, Queen Elizabeth and Sophiasburgh took part in the Academic Olympics. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Another positive aspect about the day-long session was that students were able to utilize learning environments and resources at PECI as well as become somewhat acclimated to the secondary school where most, if not all, will eventually matriculate. “They are getting to see as they

walk around and are engaged with the older students and see that PECI students aren't so scarey and are very helpful,” the former PECI vice-principal said. “There are some wonderful students and staff involved in this activity today and the classrooms have been very welcoming.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Present site makes most sense for hospital build

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a jewel in the crown of Ontario hospitals, providing unmatched service to the people of Prince Edward County for generations. The question today is where to build the new one. Most business people will tell you if their business is located in a very successful location, why would you even consider moving from that location? The present location is closer to Bloomfield, Wellington, Cherry Valley, and Milford, closer to Hwy 62 and Hwy 33 and also six County roads. In some life-anddeath situations, every meter of distance to the hospital is critical. Prince Edward Memorial Hos-

pital is the heart of our community. It should be built where it can serve the most people. Many communities and citizens are located west of the present hospital, why should the County give up two very valuable acres of future development land when we now have more than enough land, thanks to the generous donation of two acres at the present location? The present location offers many benefits: the lands, roads, sewers, hydro, and gas are all in place. To me, it would be a very good business decision to build at the present location. Dave Gray Wellington

LETTERS POLICY

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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 & jam, cheese whiz, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, hot cereal, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 911:30. Or at the Picton United Church office Tues-Fri 9-11:30. Contact Ron 813-1970. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CLUB OF PICTON CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: April 17th Gail & Dennis Regan, 18th Sandbanks Vacations, 19th Pat Stanton, 20th Harry Veenstra, 21st Sandra Foreman, 24th Fred Fisk, 25th Liz & Bryan Robson, 26th Debbie & Phil McTaggart, 27th Chris Duke, 28th Susan Law, May 1st Sarah Harrison, 2nd Stephanie Bell, 3rd Kay Albin, 4th Steven D Casselman, 5th Barbara Cornett. SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am-11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome. AL-ANON MEETINGS NEW LOCATION: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at HOPE CHURCH, 46 King St. Picton. Parking, Giant Tiger Parking Lot. Entrance, lower entrance from parking lot. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711. TOPS 4918: Meets at the Hope Centre at 46 King St. Picton. Weigh-in 6pm to 6:45pm. Meeting 6:45 to 7:30pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Featuring a unique collection of art from 25 County Artists. Runs until August 28. Open daily 10-5 pm. LINEDANCE CLASSES: With Diane for fun & fitness to Country & Contemporary music. Commencing May 29 from 4:30 – 6:45 pm (other times will be 6:30 – 9:30) at the Picton Town Hall (above the old Fire Hall) 2 Ross St. $5 including refreshments. Info contact, 476-9796 or IBlai49@aol.com. Schedule for Monday classes will run until Dec/17. collaboration with the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers of Ottawa, presents a “Sesquicentennial Celebration Concert”, featuring the music of Canada by Canadians (including a world premier!) at 2pm at the Regent Theatre. Tickets $25 from the Regent Box Office or www.theregenttheatre.org/event/canada-150-choralcelebration.

MAY 18: SHUFFLEBOARD REGISTRATION – 12:30. Continues until August 31 at the PE Community Centre Rink. MAY 18: BINGO IN THE COUNTY –Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. MAY 19: HURRY HARD FOR SUMMER – Dance to the music of “The Reasons” at the PE Curling Club from 7pm till midnight. Food & refreshments, door prizes & 50/50 draw. Advance tickets $20 available at Castle Lumber, Dr. R.A. Locke in the Picton Clinic & The Chicken Shop 310 Main St. Bloomfield – open Tues to Fri 12-6pm. Tickets at the door $25. Proceeds for replacement of Curling Club ice pad floor. MAY 20: CRESSY UNITED CHURCH YARD SALE – Opens at 9am until 1pm. Bake sale, plant & seed table, coffee & treats. Treasures of all kinds! 3450 Cty Rd 7, Cressy. Info 476-4717. MAY 20: PIE & BAKE SALE – Starting at 9am till we’re sold out. All Baking done by the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute members with proceeds going to various community projects. Held at the Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley. Get your long weekend treats here! MAY 20: READY SET WEAR IT EVENT – As part of North American Safe Boating Awareness Week this year, the 8th Annual RSWI will take place. Ready Set Wear It aims to set a new world’s record for the most lifejackets worn. Current world record 10,917. Bring your lifejacket & join in. Official Picture at 11am. Please arrive early to register as all participants must register in advance to be part of the official count. Location Prince Edward Yacht Club, 30 Fairfield St. Picton. MAY 20: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE & OPEN MIC – Classic Country & Rock with Special Guests at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall 2-5pm. No charge, donations gratefully accepted. Come out & perform or just enjoy the music. All levels & skills welcome! Sponsored by the

Recreation Committee. MAY 23: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon. MAY 23: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711). MAY 24: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance. MAY 24: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL WELLINGTON – Serving a Roast Beef Dinner at 12 noon at Wellington United Church. Cost is $10/person. Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon 476-7493. This event is sponsored b y PE Community Care for Seniors Association. Take-out meals are available. This meal can also be delivered to housebound seniors who live in Wellington. www.communitycareforseniors.org. MAY 24: PECMH AUXILIARY AGM – Members of the PECMH Auxiliary are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at Michael Hoy’s Restaurant 106 Bridge St Picton. Cost $20/person. Registration is at 11:30am with lunch to follow. Please RSVP Ursula Solecki 393-1757 or email usolecki6@gmail.com. Please honor your reservations. MAY 25: ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON LUNCHEON & BRIDGE – In the Parish Hall at 12 noon. Cost $10. For reservations call Mary 399-3411 or MaryEllen 968-3320. MAY 25: CN PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION – Belleville & District regular dinner meeting at the Greek Banquet Hall, 70 Harder Dr. Belleville. Doors open at 11am. All CN pensioners, spouses, widows & new members welcome. If you have not been contacted & wish to attend call 395-3250 prior to the Sunday before the meeting as seating is limited. MAY 25: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations. MAY 25: 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. MAY 27: WESLEY UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL YARD & BAKE SALE – With the addition of freshly made, delicious crepes to satisfy your treasure hunting hunger! Opens at 8am (Union Rd). MAY 27: COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY GROUP – 6th Annual Rain Barrel & Composter Fundraiser from 10 am to Noon at 841 Cty Rd 13 (Valleypine Farm at corner of #13 & #16). All proceeds raised goes towards our PEC Student Environmental Bursary. Products must be ordered online by May 24th in order to ensure delivery. Go to www.rainbarrel.ca/csgpicton & if you need assistance call Don Ross 476-8016. MAY 28: MOMS ON A MISSION RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM – Please plan to drop in for some shopping, entertainment, lunch & support our Relay for Life Team, Moms on a Mission at the Silent Auction Table where we will feature some amazing donations! Westfall Memorial Park 10am-3pm, 2525 Cty Rd 64, Carrying Place. www.facebook.com/events/203842966769846/. MAY 29: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations needed just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn. Donations are much appreciated! May 29: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (PICTON FAIR) – Will hold their regular “General Meeting” at 7:30pm at the Picton Town Hall above the “old” Picton Fire Hall. MAY 30: BIRDATHONING – You don’t need to be a serious birder to enjoy a presentation on birdathoning by PEPtBO’s David Okines. Admission is free & everyone’s welcome. 7pm Bloomfield Town Hall. JUNE 3: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm. JUNE 3: PREGNANCY MASSAGE FOR PARTNERS WORKSHOP – Baxter Arts Centre Bloomfield 9am-1pm. Rebecca Dunning RMT & Doula presents introductory massage techniques & how they can be used to help alleviate pregnancy discomfort. Limited class size, register at rebeccadunningrmt.com/events. Cost $80 + hst/couple. JUNE 4: BURR’S CEMETERY ANNUAL DECORATION DAY – Donations gratefully accepted. Tax receipts available. JUNE 4: SERVICE OF UNITY – Once again this year, all Churches of The County are invited to join together on Pentecost Sunday at 7pm. The service will be hosted by St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church 335 Main St Picton, across from Shire Hall. Our theme this year is “What is the Church?” A joint choir is being assembled & the evening will conclude with light refreshments.

LOOKING FOR A MATCH PECI alum and cancer survivor Sarah Reddick speaks to local secondary students prior to a OneMatch stem cell and bone marrow registration drive Tuesday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

PECI students swab for OneMatch Donations of stem cells or bone marrow could help fight blood cancers JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A PECI tradition continued place Tuesday as the local secondary school hosted a Canadian Blood Services (CBS) OneMatch stem cell and bone marrow donor registration event. Hundreds of local secondary school students dutifully underwent cotton cheek swabbing to see if they are qualified to be a future donor and help a fellow human fight off leukemia or other types of blood cancers. Teacher Greer Koutroulides said PECI has been taking part in the donor registry since 2010 and the school manages to exceed CBS expectations annually. “Those PECI students qualifying today will be added to the world-wide, inter-connected registry of about 28 million potential donors.” Koutroulides explained that

while the registrars were welcoming any potential donors, CBS continues to actively seek young males age 17 to 35. “Young males are the target of the campaign because they are more likely to match the six of 10 markers that are required to be a donor and their donations are more likely to take with an afflicted person,” She said. Last year, three PECI Panthers progressed to stage two of the CBS donor process. “It's a legacy we are very proud of and a tradition we maintain here at PECI,” Koutroulides added. “The students really get it and understand the importance of saving potentially a life.” In case the students needed anymore emphasis on the importance of the OneMatch process, PECI's own cancer fighter was front and centre to share her successful story of receiving a life saving bone marrow donation.

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Nearly 50 organizations share information as part of health and wellness resource fair Community Living partners with Social Services, Prince Edward Learning Centre to organize event JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The popularity of past resource fairs led to three community agencies to organize Thursday's Community Resource Fair — Growing Knowledge of Health and Wellness at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Nearly 50 community resources were represented as hundreds of community members, business leaders and organizational volunteers attended to gather information, network with colleagues and build resource paths. Joanne Munro-Cape of Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services explained that Community Living Prince Edward (CLPE) had taken the reins in organizing community fairs in the past but there hadn't been one hosted locally in a number of years. “We contracted CLPE to see if they were interested in partnering with ourselves and the Prince

Edward Learning Centre,” Munro-Cape told the Gazette. “More partners make for light lifting and we are thrilled with the turn out and response. Close to 50 services and programs in attendance and sharing their information with each other.” Munro-Cape admitted that seeking appropriate services can become a maze for even those working professionally in the community resource sector so these types of gatherings were beneficial to all-both those representing their organizations as well as the general public.” The afternoon featured several live demonstrations from everything from therapy animals to estate planning. Change Health Care offers Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Suboxone Substitution Therapy for the treatment of opioid dependence and were offering training and naloxone kits to anyone who might come into con-

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tact with a person that had overdosed on an opioid such as fentaynl, heroin or morphine. Manager Karen Johnston agreed that the sudden influx of fentaynl into Ontario's communities was deadly and was being found in other recreational sub-

stances. People are finding fentaynl in all kinds of illicit substances including marijuana and they don't even realize they are taking it,” Johnston said. The strength of the fentanyl on the street right now with the combination of peo-

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Prince Edward Cattlemen’s Association

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Steers need to be at market weight, 1100-1400 lbs and finished for the show at Picton Fair, Saturday, September 9th.

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ple not knowing its out there is very concerning so we are offering training and kits to help the public if they should come across anyone with an opioid overdose.” Alexandra Mayeski of Mayeski Mathers said the local firm wanted to particpate in a Health and Wellness fair because while most care about their physical health, many don't concern themselves with their legal wellbeing until it's too late. Part of being legally well is planning ahead and having wills and powers of attorney in place,” Mayeski said. “It's is important for a variety of reasons.” The Mayeski Mathers team was on hand to explain the difference between the two and while it might be difficult for younger people and couples to turn their attention to mortality or catastrophic injury, it is vital for loved ones that could be left in the legal lurch in the case of an accident. “Younger couples-who is

going to care for your children if you pass away? Who is going to to take care of your affairs if you are in a bad car accidents? It's important to understand the benefits of those documents and when they come into effect. There are certainly resources on the web but I would caution that people should sit down with a lawyer to fully understand those types of documents and what is covered.” Mayor Robert Quaiff opened Thursday's proceedings by bringing greetings from municipal government and applauded organizers for reviving an invaluable resource. “We can all be proud to the people and the resources in attendance today, this is our community and our businesses coming together,” Quaiff said. “This is what Prince Edward County is all about. You bring the standard of our community to an ultra-high level and without you, we wouldn't be as great a community.”

Change of Date Glenwood Cemetery Company Annual General Meeting Thurs. June 15, 2017 ~ 4:00pm Chapel, Glenwood Cemetery, 47 Ferguson St. Picton ON

The Board of Directors of Glenwood Cemetery invites all rights holders and interested parties to the Corporation’s Annual General Meeting. Main agenda items will include annual financial report by Welch & Co, budget for 2017/18 and new options for interment. All welcome, light refreshment will be served. For more information please call 613-476-3511

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Victorian Order of Nurses celebrates 100 years of providing service in Prince Edward County Celebration events this fall could include fundraising event where people could buy keys for a chance to unlock door to win prize CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

JOHANNA MARCH

A local organization has reached a milestone. The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is celebrating 100 years in Prince Edward County this year. VON representatives Julia Gosson and Johanna March were at Shire Hall last week to inform councillors of the anniversary and request their help in spreading the word. The organization is planning events to mark the centennial anniversary in the fall.

The organization — which offers 75 home care, personal support and community services — serves 1,200 communities across Canada. The local chapter serves Prince Edward, Hastings and Northumberland counties, offering a seniors fitness program called Senior Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) as well as falls prevention and stroke recovery exercises. The non-profit also provides in-home respite care. While the South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) provides 80 per cent of

the organization's funding, the remainder is covered through fundraising and fees for service. Gosson, manager of fund development at VON, said the organization has been providing services in Canada since 1897 and locally since 1917. “We're hoping to mark our 100th anniversary here in Prince Edward County and we'd really like for you to join that celebration,” Gosson told councillors. Gosson said VON plans to host celebration events for each county in October. She said the

events would involve the sale of keys which could unlock the door to a prize. “At this event, folks will come, use their key and hopefully walk away with a fabulous prize,” she said. “We will have more details and information on that to follow.” She asked for councillors' support in getting the word out about the anniversary and the event. VON community board of directors member March said the organization is hoping local businesses will be willing to support the event through the donation of

prizes. She said participating partners would be recognized on event media for their contributions. “The more prizes we have, the more people who will attend because it will be exciting,” March said. March said its a very significant milestone for any organization to reach. “A hundred years is a long time to serve a community and we really do not tell [VON staff and volunteers] what a wonderful job they're doing, so I think this is a perfect time to do that.”

Church Services this week

PICTON GOSPEL HALL

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

3 McFarland Drive

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

Sunday

3207 County Road 8, Waupoos

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

St. Philip’s

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

St. John’s

Sunday Worship 9:00am

Thursday

44 St. Philips St., Milford

All are Welcome - No Collection 613-476-3026

Sunday Worship 11:00am www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday Services 10:30am with Jeff Boerger

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

Book of Revelation and the “Seven Churches”

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

What can we learn from the elephant community about creating a healthier human community? Music by Lorie Easton and Tom Dietzel

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com

Sunday at 10:30

Sixth Sunday of Easter Rural Life Sunday Worship Service 10:30am

Worship leader: Dorothy Speirs

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

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Remember how good going to church feels – the warm, peaceful, joyous worship? We’re looking forward to seeing you here. Sunday 9:00am,10:30am Tuesday 3:00pm Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood. 335 Main St., Picton

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

Sixth Sunday of Easter Worship Service 10:30am Sermon: “Can God be Known?” The Celebration of Holy Communion.

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UNITED CHURCH Sunday May 21st

Wesley - Mountainview @ 9:30am Friendship - Demorestville @ 11:00 am All children welcome at Sunday School John 11:35

“When Jesus saw Mary weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit. Where have you put Lazarus?, he asked. Come and see, Lord, they replied. Jesus wept.”

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Funding program has handed out $22,380 of in-kind support and $15,625 in cash in 2017 to help local not-for-profit organizations with operating costs

Municipality, CCF hand out another round of cash, in-kind grants CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Another round of municipal grants have been awarded. The County, which partnered with the County Community Foundation (CCF) to administer the municipal grants under $5,000, announced the grants via news release on Monday. The second round of 2017 grants under $5,000 supports eight community organizations and programs: Alternatives for Women received up to $350 inkind for a town hall rental and $500 cash for materials and outreach activities; Food to Share received up to $2,938 for in-kind use of kitchen spaces for food preparation at community centres and the Crystal Palace as well as $1,500 in cash for expenses; Community Living Prince Edward received up to $847.50 in-kind toward the rental cost of the Prince Edward Community Centre for the resource fair; the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Association received up to $350.00 towards the rental of town halls; the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute received up to $5,000 in-kind towards the rental and staff assistance at the Prince Edward County Community Centre, Crystal Palace, and the Fairgrounds; the Baxter Arts Centre received $789.00 cash to support a studio school video; the Department of Illumination, which organizes the Firelight Lantern Festival, received $2,493.00 in-kind for spaces for workshops and for events including the rental of town halls and the Crystal Palace and $500.00 cash towards project supplies; and the Picton Business Improvement Association received $1,000 cash for the purchase of hanging baskets that retain water. The funding program is aimed toward the improvement of the community's quality of life through the support of nonprofit community-based organizations. The release says overall the program has awarded $22,380 in in-kind support and $15,625 in cash to 18 different not-for-profit groups and organizations this year. Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release it's the second round of funding to be distributed through the new partnership with the CCF. “We are very happy with the results. All of the recipients todate have been incredibly

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deserving of our support,” he says. “I encourage all of our volunteer groups to keep an eye out for next year’s program.” The CCF administers two streams of grant applications:

Grants up to $5,000 in cash and in-kind and in-kind grants of $1,000 or less. The foundation also tops up the budgeted municipal funding by an additional 25 per cent.

The municipality continues to manage applications for grants over $5,000. CCF president Joan Pennefather says in the release the foundation is happy with

the arrangement, which helps support some important community projects. “As with other grant programs which we manage, these grants demonstrate the dedica-

tion and care of so many county volunteers and residents,” she says.The partnership will continue in 2018 and applications are expected to be available this September.

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Terroir returns to its roots by foregoing farmer’s market to focus on wines, creators Speakers tell stories about the growth of county viticulture CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

There was a bit of a different flavour at the Terroir wine celebration this year. The event has been hosted by the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) since 2005 and in the past has included a farmers market. This year, said PECWA executive director Duarte Da Silva, there was a renewed focus on wine and the people who built the industry here. The event included a speaker series featuring local wine pioneers like Norman Hardie and Caroline Granger. The series also featured up and coming winemakers like Mackenzie Brisbois of Trail Estate Winery. Additionally, talks were hosted by Colin Stanners of Stanners Vineyard, Derek Barnett of Karlo Estates, Keith Tyers of Closson Chase Winery,

COUNTY FLAVOUR Alex Sproll of Trail Estate Winery discusses some wine options with visitors during the 2017 County Terroir wine celebration on Saturday afternoon at the Crystal Palace. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Dan Sullivan of Rosehall Run, Amy Baldwin of Waupoos Winery and Tim Kuepfer of Broken Stone Winery. Da Silva said while the event has had speakers before, this year is a little different in that the talks

are a focus of Terroir 2017. “We've done it before, sort of as an aside, but we really wanted people to know the stories of why people chose Prince Edward County as a wine region — took the risk of planting grapes in a

region where no one had planted before,” he said. The speakers shared their experiences and told of the blood, sweat and tears that went into establishing those first vines. Da Silva said it was really important to make those stories known. “Everyone has a unique and different story to tell, so we wanted to make sure that was highlighted today,” he said. In total, 22 wineries poured county VQA wines at the event. “It's an opportunity for people in the county and the greater Bay of Quinte area and surrounding area to travel the county, the wine tour map, all in one location,” said Da Silva. “We're very lucky to have the beautiful, historic Crystal Palace to feature everyone's wine in.” The event also featured a selection of small food plates that pair well with the available wines. Chefs from local participating restaurants and high-end food providers created the Terroirinspired plates. Foods were featured from The Courage Bar, chef Chris Byrne, The Bean Counter, Midnight Snack Co. and Fifth Town Artisan Cheese. “It's all very local-grown and produced food vendors, which we think is very important and complements the county wines as well,” said Da Silva. He said it's important for Terroir to offer up something new

and unique each year as new events dedicated to the wine and culinary scene in Prince Edward County continue to pop up. “There's a lot of competition, there are a lot of other wine events,” he said. “It's very important that PECWA makes the event relevant and really shine a light and focus on the great Prince Edward County wine producers that we have.” Alex Sproll of Trail Estate Winery was busy filling glasses on Saturday afternoon. He said the winery has participated in Terroir since opening in 2014. “It's good exposure, it's a good way of getting our name out there and letting people try wines they may not have heard of before,” he said. Sproll said Trail Estate is one of the newer wineries in Prince Edward County and focuses on unique small-batch wines that he described as “a little outside the box.” He said the wines push some of the established stylistic boundaries, that includes an oak barrel fermented riesling. “In North America, generally rieslings do not see oak, so that's a bit of an old school European treatment,” he said. “It's a little bit more savoury, a little more about the licorice and fennel qualities of riesling and not so much about the sweetness of Riesling.”

See TERROIR, page 41

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Young anglers drop lines in Bloomfield Mill Pond in search of big catches Saturday Cops and Kids derby hooks 85 participants CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Bloomfield's Mill Pond Park was a hive of activity on Saturday as the Bloomfield/Hallowell recreation committee's annual Cops and Kids fishing derby attracted a significant crowd. With rain threatening, attendance was down slightly from last year's mark of about 100, but approximately 85 young anglers took part Saturday morning. As it turned out, the rain held off and there were plenty of participants still fishing as the event wrapped up at noon. Crystal Vandenburg was at the edge of the water watching her son, six-year-old Cooper, cast his line. She said they've been coming to the event for the last four or five years. “This is one of his favourite things to do and he looks forward to it every year,” she said. She said Cooper has been fishing for about three years and often visits the fishing hotspots across the county. She said one of the great things about the local event is its

TROPHY FISHING The award winners were, from left, Chase McGinnis, Ryan Walsh,Jacob Shephard,Juliette Shephard, and Alexis Kellar along with OPP auxiliary officer Matthew Brinklow. Award winners not pictured are Georgia Adams and Charlotte Van Hecke. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

LINES IN Among those taking part in the Bloomfield/Hallowell recreation committee’s Kids and Cops fishing derby on Saturday morning was sixyear-old avid angler Cooper Vandenburg. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

affordability. For an entry free of just $2, the kids each got a prize package that includes a medallion, a hat, and a snack from McDonald's among other things. “It's an inexpensive few hours of fun,” she said, adding that a lot of families support the event for that reason. County councillor and coorganizer of the event Barry Turpin said he was happy with the turnout considering the

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BRINGING DOWN THE WALL

Smith criticizes ministry’s consultations Rinaldi hopes meetings can encourage dialogue with all stakeholders JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Crews work to remove portions of the east wall at the redevelopment site of the Royal Hotel Tuesday.The wall was compromised last week when its foundation shifted amid heavy rains. The wall will be removed as part of reclamation efforts. The buil.ding housing Coach’s Pub and Grillhouse and upstairs apartments (at right) has remained closed since the damage occurred during construction April 19. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

An olive branch to concerned parents in rural and northern Ontario or a pre-election ploy in the wake of plummeting polls? Depending on where you are in the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process or what side of the Ontario legislature you sit on, the Ministry of Education's Public Input on Strengthening Rural Education Consultation sessions are a last gasp effort by the province to make it seem like they are listening to concerned parents and community leaders in rural Ontario or a legitimate exercise that could potentially spare some communities their school. One of the 10 intake sessions was hosted in West Lake Friday evening at Isaiah Tubbs Resort with plenty of ministry staffers and third-party facilitators to help guide the meeting along. According to the Ministry of Education when they announced the sessions, people are invited to “share ideas about how the province can provide students with quality education programming, and make the best use of school space and public resources.” Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith joined the frustrated parents, education employees and community leaders and called Friday's session “a farce, a song-and-dance,and a charade” by a government that's not serious about consulting with the communities that are affected by school consolidation and closures. Locally, Pinecrest Memorial, Sophiasburgh Central and, eventually, Queen Elizabeth will be closed if Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board trustees accept a final report from senior administration. This could have a devastating effect for the Sophiasburgh community and parents are alarmed that about a Kindergarten-toGrade 12 facility within the current PECI building. The round of consultations taking place are supposed to gather input on ensuring students have access to a full range of learning opportunities by seek-

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when the communities themselves have come up with alternatives,” Smith said. “Don't do the ministry's dirty work, stand up for the communities and that goes for the trustees and the administration.” Smith was hopeful the outpouring of disgust to the ARC process by the public would help sway local school board officials in attendance Friday evening. He pointed to Bluewater and Markdale where school board officials have pushed back against closures although the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station and Chapman's Ice Cream plant have, respectively, played roles in those self-declared moratoriums. “We don't have that kind of industry here but it proves if there is will and enough pressure, school boards will respond,” Smith added. In speaking with the Gazette, Rinaldi said a province-wide moratorium for school closures was off the table however, if a solution or 'really good idea' was offered by the public through the consultation process, the MPP believes “something could be done.” All of these discussion, options that were missed, some dialogue, the door is not fully opening but if there was a really good idea that would help the process, I think something could be done. “We need to make sure the children are front and centre in the process and part of this process is 'How do we do things better for tomorrow?',” Rinaldi said. “If something of some substance comes up, I know the Minister won't ignore it but I don't want to speculate.” With a provincial election looming and potential change taking place, Smith said it was obvious that every school slated to close couldn't remain open but pledged a Patrick Brown-led government would ensure it was are using current data as well as keeping in close contact with municipal leaders who know where growth is supposed to happen because “they have the projections and the sustainability plans in place.” “None of that has been considered in process,” Smith said. We would make sure the decision makes sense. Why are we rushing this through?”

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Police consider early morning fire that damaged canteen at Roblin Lake park suspicious

The building housing the canteen and washrooms at Roblin Lake Conservation Area caught fire sometime Tuesday morning. County fire crews were called to the Ameliasburgh building at about 9:20 a.m. to extinguish the

fire, which was believed to be started between 4-6 a.m. The building was reduced to a series of blackened cement blocks and firefighters have estimated the damages at about $60,000. The Prince Edward OPP

Crime Unit has been called to investigate the origins of the fire, while the Ontario Fire Marshal has also been involved with the investigation. Police called the fire “suspicious” in a press release and are

asking for the public’s assistance in providing information that may be helpful to its investigation. Anyone who can help is urged to call the local detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Quinte Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

BREAK-AND-ENTER

At about 4 a.m. Saturday, police were called to a Queen Street residence in Picton, which had been broken into. Local men aged 26 and 25 were found in close prox-

imity to the home. They were each charged with one count of breakand-enter with intent to commit an indictable office. They’re due in Picton court June 28.

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SANDBANKS SUMMER VILLAGE Built in 2015 as a model home, it has never been lived in. Almost $15,000 in upgrades: granite counters, kitchen cabinets, hardwood flooring, pot lighting and neutral paint. Open concept living plus 2 generous bedrooms with en-suite in the master & screened-in porch with water and pastoral views.Situated on 80 acres, Sandbanks Summer Village, a gated cottage-condo vacation resort, features two pools, splash pad, sandy beach, tennis and basketball courts, putting green and a fitness centre. Conveniently located between Picton and the famous Sandbanks beaches. $329,900 ID# 558100143

GEOFF CHURCH, 613-920-2700

10 MINUTES OFF 401 AND YOU ARE HOME - Lake Ontario Waterfront. 2 bedrm bungalow, pretty lot, walk into Lake Ontario. Liv rm, kitchen & dining area, glassed in sunroom facing lake. Full basement, attached 2 car garage, workshop area, lg walk through foyer, electric radiant heat in ceiling, drilled well & septic. Diamond in the rough, has good bones and lg footprint. Call to view. Asking $799,000 Pin 550230067 SHARON ARMITAGE, Broker of Record

SANDRA FOREMAN,

GEORGE REID, Broker

613-403-1466

613-399-2134 quinteisle.com

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Unsurpassed Setting, and over 400 feet of pristine Waterfront in Cressy! You`ll feel at ease when you arrive to this spacious 4 acre parcel with nostalgic 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage. An excellent space to relax and unwind with an abode filled with uplifting character, the space evokes a true sense of tranquility. The property features premium water frontage for endless recreational activities. This is a rare opportunity in Prince Edward County - Don’t miss out! $379,000 MLS 550960166

ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep KATE VADER, Sales Rep

WATERFRONT COTTAGE 3 bedroom waterfront home on a very private Bay of Quinte lot. Open concept design with propane fireplace, screened in porch. Large master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite and walk in closet. Three walkouts to water. Detached garage hosts a more living space in large loft area. Home comes almost completely furnished. Ideal year round home, family cottage retreat or rental property. $579,000 MLS 550420358

KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. kevingale@remax.net

613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

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Next to the Pt. Petre Provincial Park and a close drive to the Sandbanks. Minutes from wineries, this sloping building lot is suited perfectly for a bungalow with a walk out basement. Partially cleared with a driveway. Plenty of wildlife including deer, turkeys, birds etc. Also includes a school bus, blue box & garbage pick up. Only 17 minutes to Picton. $49,900. MLS®# 550790058 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

D L O S THE DOCTORS HOUSE $599,000 MLS 550620041

CAROL BROUGH,

Sales Reps 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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25 ACKERMAN STREET Convenient residential location. Spacious and inviting four bedroom home. Short walk to local amenities. $369,900 MLS 550630011 Call PAT BENSON-MOORE, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or pat.bensonmoore@century21.ca

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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Custom built three bedroom home on 18 acres with walking trails and year round pond. Pride of ownership is present in this immaculate and well-maintained family home. Open concept main floor, partially finished lower level, large front porch, covered deck and oversized 2 bay garage with a mezzanine. A 150 year old log cabin in wonderful condition sits at the back of the property. $649,000 MLS 550870149

JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS,

Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

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An opportunity awaits! This seven-bedroom home is located in the heart of Prince Edward County. With its rural setting, sitting on three acres and its location of only 5 minutes to Picton and 5 minutes to Waupoos, makes it an ideal retreat/residence for the ever-expanding extended family. Prince Edward County is becoming a renowned destination area for its beaches, award-winning wineries, local artisans, local produce and short distance from the city. This is a great opportunity to have a home in “The County” accommodates friends and family. $599,000 MLS 550080385

LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349

Located in beautiful Prince Edward County, this Estate Property offers complete privacy with over 1,300 feet of road frontage and 143 acres including over 100 acres of woods, perfect for horse-back riding, hunting or just for enjoying nature at it`s best! The beautifully-appointed residence is not visible from the road and features almost 6,000 sq. ft. of living space on two levels. Designed and set up as two completely separate living quarters with their own entrance. Ideal set up for vacation rentals, farm vacations, an extended family, a home businessthe possibilities are endless! Additional rooms - lower level - 4 pce bath, 2 pce bath, Storage & Utility rooms. $1,250,000 MLS 550440092

CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

lslik@chestnutpark.com Fantastic locaion! This 2 storey Main Street home has many original details and features, including a formal dining room, hardwood floors throughout, wainscoting, tongue and groove ceiling, tin ceiling, stian glass window, wood archways and pocket doors. Large functional kitchen and spa-like bathroom adn large bedrooms. This property also has large principal rooms and a vary comfortable sunroomwith tilt windows. Ths tidy yard is private, low maintenance and landscaped - fantastipotential for any gardener. New roof in 201. Witin walking distance to bustling downtown Picton, restaurants, the yacht club and hospital. Bright and rooomy throughout - this could be your perfect home. $450,000 MLS 550590042

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634 COUNTY ROAD 12, HALLOWELL Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, raised ranch style home. Located in a most desirable location, minutes to Picton and Sandbanks. Attached double garage/workshop, landscaped lawns and perennial gardens. This one won’t last long! $379,000 MLS 550510194

GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,

Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

A PIECE OF PARADISE Piece of Paradise in Prince Edward County. Spectacular waterfront on Goodman Crescent. Come and enjoy 110 ft of sandy beach and the most amazing sunsets. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and lots of large rooms for entertaining. come check it out for yourselft. $729,000 MLS 550880348 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

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1208 COUNTY ROAD 12, BLOOMFIELD What a fabulous view of West Lake from this raised brick bungalow on an estate lot. 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 1 bedroom on the lower level make it perfect for a couple or a family. Great for boating from your dock and a uv light and reverse osmosis give you peace of mind. Enjoy the hot tub in an enclosed sunroom on the lower level through a walk out from the family room. A full bathroom is located on the lower level and another bedroom. MLS®550510422 $649,900

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CHEAPER THAN RENT $169,000 buys this delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Mortgage payments could be $765/month (oac) making this much more economical than the rent you are paying now. Large workshop, main floor laundry, and a great deck with a view. MLS 550740273

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

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1220 BETHEL ROAD Charming Century home with beautiful gardens and large double garage perfect for a workshop or home business. Original pressed tin, beautiful woodwork + pocket doors, updated 400A wiring. Fenced 1 Acre lot with many fruit trees and unique varieties of edible perennials. Only minutes from Bloomfield and Picton. Don't Miss This One! $379,000 MLS 550370061 SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker KEN ARSENEAULT, Broker 613-476-7400 www.hwrealty.ca

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, COUNTY RD 1 & HWY 62 - Great location for your at home business. Zoning in place. 3 bedrm brick/vinyl bungalow, 1+ acre lot. Lg kitchen, lots of cupboards, new countertop. Lg dining rm/living rm, patio doors to lg deck, 3 pc ensuite, 4 pc bath. Newer windows, new metal roof, lg garage/ workshop 24x40 & 12x30 heated with furnace, 240 amp service. 12x30 storage area. 550350120

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Enjoy this move in ready cozy home right here in Wellington on The Lake, an adult lifestyle community offering Security, Rec Centre with Library, Exercise Room, Billiards along with Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Shuffle Board and a host of activities for an active lifestyle. Carries for under $1000/month all-in. Offered at $149,900. Call Cliff DeLeon Today!

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Sales Rep

Direct: 613-920-5984 Office: 613-966-9400 cdeleon@exitrealtygroup.ca

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A very inviting home that welcomes you with a comfortable feeling. This type of layout is perfect for a single family looking to grow, or even a family that is looking to downsize. The covered front entr porch has multiple columns, room for seating and creates eye-catching curb appeal. Passing through the covered porch you enter the Braemore and you are greeted with a large foyer that includes a nook for a custom bench and lots of coat storage. The attached one-car garage includes access to the laundry room that also doubles as a mudroom for extra storage. Once inside the open concept living area, you will discover the two bedrooms and another hidden closet.

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22 MAY 18, 2017

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www.homeinthecounty.com

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 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Prinyer`s Cove waterfront building lot with mature trees to build your dream home. Stairs to access water to enjoy all of summer`s water-sports. Existing dock with storage shed. $155,000 MLS 550960334 Peter Lynch

www.samsimone.com

Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Perfect freestanding commercial condo offers great street presence, big bright open space and access to abundant parking, all just steps from Main Street! One-of-a-kind in Picton just waiting for the right entrepreneur. $159,000 MLS 558020008 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

1.8 ACRE BUILDING LOT Build your dream home on this 1.8 acre parcel in Black Creek. Drilled well, storage shed and hydro available. $128,000 MLS 550890272 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

www.lauriegruer.com

89 acres (approx.) with frontage on County Road 8. Featuring one of the most breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and Amherst Island. South facing slope with a limestone base great for potential vineyard. Unique piece of property to build your dream home with a million dollar view. $279,000 MLS 550870291 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.asenseofplace.ca

www.robandkate.com

UNSURPASSED SETTING Just to the east of Lake on the Mountain is a rare opportunity to secure waterfront in the region! Sprawling 19 acres with over 220 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach the topography of the land features contrastive elevation points, property lines and views. A mixture of mature trees, hardwood /softwood bush, and vegetation create a vibrant back drop that will having you feel right at ease with nature. $350,000 MLS 550860071 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Enjoy summer breezes and spectacular sunsets on the shores of the Bay of Quinte in beautiful Prince Edward County. The waterfront is great for watersports and swimming, a dock, firepit and walk in shoreline. The property has been used as a weekend retreat and a weekly rental with great reviews. The garage would make for a great Bunkie for extra guests. This is a great opportunity to afford a property in the County with accessible waterfront for this summer`s season. $385,000 MLS 550400093 Lori Slik*

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Renovated quaint and charming home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the County! Stroll to the post office, library and bistro. Generous living room with propane stove, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bathroom plus 2 bedrooms and an office space upstairs. Outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for summer nights. $209,000 MLS 550890071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Spectacular PEC waterfront! Imagine your dream home perched atop this wonderful 4.79 acre lot overlooking Long Reach! $429,000 MLS 550450193 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

www.homeinthecounty.com

GREAT INVESTMENT! Excellent and well maintained solid brick triplex! Core Commercial zoning! Desirable location! Currently fully rented! A great investment! $548,000 MLS 550680016 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Chris Kapches President, CEO

Richard Stewart* VP, Legal Counsel

Betty Burns* Office Manager

www.countyteam.com

Circa 1850s, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting convenient to Belleville and all the County has to offer. The large front porch welcomes you into a centre hall plan with warm and inviting spaces perfectly laid out for family and entertaining. Enjoy gardening, relaxing on the deck or strolling through the pathways on your own 7 acres of solitude. $549,000 MLS 550080076 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Mark Davis*

www.asenseofplace.ca

This custom built home is only 4 years old and is just a ferry ride across the Bay of Quinte from Prince Edward County. The owner has taken great care & pride in the construction of this 5 bedroom 4 bath home. 5 zone in floor heating, micro fit roughed in for solar panels on the roof. 3 fireplaces and many more features that are described in the complete buyer`s package. Call Lori Slik $499,900 MLS 451020185

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Charming 2.5 acre country retreat nestled on the shored of Black River. Nature lover’s paradise! 10 minutes to Picton. $528,000 MLS 550890271 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Situated on a private country lot this 1.5 storey stone home boasts an inviting front porch. Oversized windows, open floor plan and cathedral ceilings allow for bright sunny rooms on both levels. Main floor master bedroom suite plus 2 large bedrooms and 4 piece bath upstairs. $549,900 MLS 550450067 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Carey Lewandoski*

www.homeinthecounty.com

Great opportunity for country living close to town! - 3 bedroom home located on a quiet street just a 5 minute drive from Picton. Open concept style home with large kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry, new roof 2016, freshly painted, above ground pool with surrounding deck, hot tub, main floor laundry plus a huge attached garage with entrance to back yard. Home backs on to beautiful wooded area. $419,000 MLS 550470184 Peter Lynch*

www.homeinthecounty.com

www.pictonrealty.com

Monica Klingenberg*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

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

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

Jim Wait*

*sales representative ** broker

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Welcome to this beautiful 3 storey century brick home located on prestigious Centre Street, within walking distance to downtown Picton. This 3 + 2 bedroom spacious home is well maintained with many recent upgrades. With unique and original features including foot high baseboards, elaborate mouldings, 9-foot ceilings, Pocket and French doors, beautiful leaded glass windows, original door hardware, sunroom, gorgeous staircase and two wood-burning fireplaces, this home is very handsome and in a coveted location. Large formal dining room and front room and 3 large bedrooms, all with gleaming hardwood. Plus a quaint kitchen and 3 bathrooms. The 2-room attic space is ideal for children, guests, exercise room or home office space. The spacious backyard was professionally landscaped in 2015 with low maintenance plantings, two separate patio areas, and large deck - all perfect for entertaining. Plus a luxurious outdoor swim spa and newer infrared sauna for total relaxation and enjoyment. $599,000 MLS 550610142

The Picton Gazette

MARY JANE MILLS,

724 HIGHWAY 49 NORTH, PICTON

Quaint and cozy 3 bedroom 1.5 storey country century home - just outside of Picton. Located on a well-travelled entrance road into Prince Edward County, this charming home is perfect for the entrpreneur, artist or craftsman looking to sell their wares. Once a potter`s studio, this unique property has a a small garage/workshop plus large barn with studio space, loft and drive sheds facing the golf course - perfect for an artist, craftsman or home based business. This older home has original features including baseboards, doors, an archway and lovely staircase. The second level has 3 bedrooms, including a master bedroom with propane fireplace and ensuite bath and a view of the water and manicured golf course. This unique property has so many possibilities! $250,000 MLS 550710059

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Renovated throughout, this gorgeous 1.5 storey country home is nestled on almost 1.5 landscaped acres, with a small orchard, planted vines and surrounded by farmer`s fields. Entertain your guests on the large covered verandah overlooking the pond, or inside the professionally decorated open concept living room, dining area and gorgeous kitchen, finished in cream and black, with exceptional cupboard space, island, window seat and vaulted ceiling. Plus a cozy sunken den with propane stove and garden doors to a patio area with pergula and an office area. Plus, an additional separate office with outdoor entrance leading to the giant 3 car plus garage attached to the greenhouse. Perfect for a home based business,avid gardener or hobbyist. The second floor has a bright and spacious landing and a huge master bedroom with custom walk -in closet, gorgeous ensuite bath and balconey. Plus two more bedrooms and bath with jacuzzi tub. All this plus approx. $11,000 annual Solar Contract INCOME! $479,000 MLS 550500296

613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

Broker

www.countyteam.com

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Much-admired 1812 farmhouse on 11.4 acres. Original details including pine plank floors, a distinctive staircase, slip rooms and original trim. Endless features include in-ground pool, 5-stall horse barn and paddocks, and heated/insulated garage perfect for a studio! Separately-deeded building lot, too! $659,000 MLS 550420375 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Exceptional custom designed/built home on superb 7.3 acre parcel. Skylights, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, screened sunroom, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, attached 2 car garage, separate insulated shop. Many possibilities; artist gallery, wood craft shop, home based business. A must see! $585,000 MLS 550450031 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Enjoy sunset views from this light-filled home. Main level includes master suite, second bedroom/office, four season sunroom, eat-in kitchen, great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace, laundry room and full bath. Lower level with walk-out includes a family room, kitchenette, full bath and 2 bedrooms – ideal for in-laws or guests. All this on 3+ acres! $798,000 MLS 550960201 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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A rare Centre Street offering. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath century home was enhanced with an addition in 2010. Windows, roof, plumbing and electric were all updated at that time. Many great features including spacious entrances at both doors, open concept kitchen, dining and family room, walkin pantry and large deck to a private backyard setting. $649,900 MLS 550610158 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.homeinthecounty.com

OVERLOOK THE VINES! Turn-key Vineyard is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre. The winery features a state of the art tasting room, production facility and barrel vault. Overlook the vines from the 2+ bedroom custom built home. $899,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Chris Kapches President, CEO

Richard Stewart* VP, Legal Counsel

Betty Burns* Office Manager

www.asenseofplace.ca

Overlooking the shores of Prince Edward County this 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built home is just a ferry ride away to a renowned destination. This home has all the bells and whistles and truly is a dream home with a chef`s kitchen, walk in pantry, open concept and a large master suite all walkout to the large covered porch overlooking the water. $1,160,000 MLS 451020173 Lori Slik*

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Waupoos farmhouse and cottage sitting on 80-acres with 570’ of pristine Lake Ontario waterfront! 1867 renovated red brick farmhouse features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal living room, oversized dining/family room, country kitchen, private library and large screened-in porch. Waterfront cottage is private and the perfect place to spend hot summer days! Handsome barn & outbuildings, too! Perfect family retreat! $1,625,000 MLS 550860404 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Monica Klingenberg*

www.lauriegruer.com

The elegant Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained. 13 rooms offer private ensuite baths. The 50 seat restaurant is among the County`s busiest. Impressive financials available with signed CA. $2,150,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

Jim Wait*

*sales representative ** broker

24 MAY 18, 2017

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QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 1 LAKE STREET PICTON 613-476-5900

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10 SPRING STREET Well maintained brick bungalow in central Picton. Fenced yard, large deck. 2 + 2 bedrooms, 2-4pc baths. Freshly painted with neutral colours. Immediate possession! $289,000 MLS 550660015

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LOT 3 MCKENZIE LANE WAUPOOS $659,000. MLS 550880282

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17 acre equestrian centre in beautiful Prince Edward County. Roadway and parking areas professionally installed. Tile drained and constructed on a rock base, there is never a worry about mud, in or out of the paddocks. Roadways and ring able to support heavy equipment. Excellent well with 2000 gallon cistern. Professionally designed, tile drained sand ring 60m x 60m, with devil`s dyke and bank. Completely vinyl fenced with eight large grass paddocks. Six sand paddocks for winter turnout. All with hydrants. Large coverall barn 200 x 60 with ten large systems rubber matted stalls including lighted indoor ring 140 x 60 feet with professional footing. Small coverall barn with five systems rubber matted stalls. Separate hay barn. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained. $699,000 MLS 550580070

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10 TALBOT STREET Recently updated 3 bedroom home in Picton. $525,000 MLS 550630026

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400 MAIN STREET Development site for new home in the heard of Picton. Small bungalow located on property as well, currently rented. Great location for summer rental. $160,000. MLS 550700059

Main house & six cottages operating as Vagabond Cove Cottage Resort. Many recent updates to cottages and main house. 400+ ft. of pristine shoreline on Smith`s Bay. $889,000 MLS 550880327

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Well kept 3 bedroom, 1 and a half bath home. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Close to Picton and beaches. Double gated, fenced yard to convenient storage shed. $199,000 MLS 550740298 Colleen Green, Joe Day

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SHORT DRIVE FROM PICTON Charming country home, easy to maintain, spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom with laundry. Nicelytreed and landscaped. Move-in condition. $234,900 MLS 550850170 Christine and Colin

1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166

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This magnificent West Lake waterfront home, graced by soaring ceilings, wow sunsets and expansive lake views is located near the Sandbanks. It boasts 4 bedrooms with built in oversized professionally designed custom closets, granite counter tops, hardwood and tiled floors, an outdoor screened in eating area on the deck, a fully finished basement with walkout and nat. gas fireplace, a dock, clean swimmable waterfront a short boat ride to the Sandbanks beaches and so much more. $1,095,000 MLS 550510558 Marc Ouellette

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Sitting on 2.6 acres overlooking fields, forest & a vineyard. Delightful living room has walkout to deck. 3 bedrooms with lots of closet space. Main floor laundry. 2 car garage & workshop for the hobbyist. $224,900 MLS 550800066

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PICTON – Charming home with many upgrades in popular residential area. Features separate living and dining rooms, powder room, sunroom/mudroom and kitchen on main floor; two bedrooms and den/bedroom and 4 pce bath upstairs situated on a good-sized fenced backyard. Asking $225,000 MLS 550680151

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F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y Everyone`s talking about Wellington! Immaculate 3 bedroom side split, close to the community centre and all amenities. Quiet, mature, fully fenced back yard and a great place for entertaining and back yard BBQ`s. The home features central air, 3 bedrooms, a garage for tinkering, a finished basement and much more! Won`t last long - call now! $359,000 MLS 55050101 Tony Scott

If you are looking for a special place away from it all this Big Island property might be perfect for you. An amazing waterfront property with privacy, level water access, good swimming, boating and fishing. $595,000 MLS 550400133 Colleen Green, Joe Day

Spectacular view facing Waupoos Island. 164 feet of pristine shoreline with southern orientation and amazing views. Quaint bunkie on the shore`s edge. Prime area for fishing and recreational water activities. Waupoos Winery, County Cider Co., orchards and farm markets are a short walk away. MLS 550860343 Kevin Gale

1772 SALEM ROAD A great 2 Bdrm home, with eat in Kitchen, nice size living room, main floor laundry on 60 plus acres. Includes a 60 ft. x 40 ft. barn with other out buildings 20 to 25 acres of pasture hay ground and 35 plus acres of hard and soft wood bush with apprx 2 miles of walking/riding trail. $429,000 MLS 550120247 Ron & Veronica Norton

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

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Spacious condo living in the heart of Picton. This Westwind condo in the Loyalist Building offers underground parking, lovely landscaped grounds and walking distance to main street. This open concept 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is bright and airy with newer kitchen cabinetry and laminate flooring. Condo fees include exterior maintenance, parking, snow removal, water/sewer, locker and 1 indoor parking space. Comes with a balcony and visitor parking. $280,000 MLS 558030025 Colleen Green, Joe Day

Super cute 2 bdrm 1 bath brick bungalow sitting on 3+ acres just east of Wellington. Detached 2 car garage, unfinished basement and wrap around deck. $400,000 MLS 550510734 Ron & Veronica Norton

OVERLOOKING MACAULAY CONSERVATION – 3.78 acres with woods at rear. Well set back from the road, this all-brick home features over 4,000 sq. ft. of beautifully-appointed living space on two levels plus an attached 2+ car garage PLUS an attached 1,000 sq. ft. space with separate entrance – ideal for an in-law suite, home business, huge work-out room or ‘man-cave’! $739,000 MLS 550740452 Christine and Colin

Country at its best! Just choose one of these two lots, and we`ll introduce you to Kyle at Hickory Homes, so you can design your new home from the foundation up, or just choose your finishes and move into this spacious 1250 sq ft Raised Craftsman Style Bungalow nestled with privacy on a 7.5 Acre mature lot. Features 3 beds, Custom Kitchen and double garage, All In, turn key @ $425K - located just minutes North of Picton and South of Belleville. $497,000 MLS 550370065D2 Tony Scott

Enjoy a panoramic view of the Bay of Quinte from this private little piece of paradise. This 2 acre lot, with 127 feet of shoreline, is ideally suited for the construction of your dream home. Level and clean shoreline is ideal for fishing, swimming and other recreational water activities. MLS 550410249 Kevin Gale

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One plus one bdrm bungalow on town services on edge of Picton. Garage has been renovated to accommodate second bdrm. Large fenced in yard with inground pool. MLS 550580036

Two bedroom home just minutes from Picton in beautiful Prince Edward County. $169,000 MLS 550860237

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NEW A highly energy efficient, 3 bedroom/2 bath, Century home in Bloomfield. $390,000 MLS 550490081

Located minutes from downtown Picton, this 2+ bdrm, 3 bath custom built stone home is set on a pretty 3/4 acre lot. $495,000 MLS 550640154

Scalable in size to suit from 1800 sq. feet to 2800 sq. ft with useable space in basement. $3,000/ mo plus HST + utilities. $3,000 (monthly) MLS QR1701611

2 Bdrm, 750 sq.ft. waterfront cottage on 1/2 acre on South Bay. Only feet from the clean shoreline. MLS 550900089

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Two, two bedroom units with separate gas, water, hydro and even parking. $239,900 MLS 403900068

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2 bedroom, one bathroom home in the town of Picton, on a quiet street! $199,900 MLS 550660070

There are large principal rooms, original pine floors and a wood burning stove in the living room. $263,210 MLS 550370081

Move in ready raised 3 bedroom bungalow in a sought after neighbourhood in Picton, Prince Edward County. $399,900 MLS 550630006

Great investment opportunity on the Westlake Road located 5 minutes from the Sandbanks Provincial Park and 2 minutes to Bloomfield. $399,900 MLS 550510208

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299C DUETTA ROAD, SOUTH MARYSBURGH A gorgeous waterfront home on 200 feet of pebble shoreline on Lake Ontario to enjoy! Custom built on 24 acres of land.Main floor master bedroom with custom walk in closet and garden doors that open to the covered veranda. The second floor has 3 bedroom suites for guests and a delightful family room or office area accessed by a separate staircase. The screened in porch overlooks the water for your relaxation. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the house. The 'piece de resistance is the kitchen for the chef in the family. A special waterfront retreat in Prince Edward County! MLS®55080085 $1,300,000

1720 COUNTY ROAD 2, HILLIER This 3-bedroom house has wonderful, generous spaces for a family to enjoy. The living room, graced by a gas fireplace and the separate dining room offer great areas for entertaining. The delightful sunroom gives you a place to relax and watch the birds and other wildlife. The large master bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and ensuite and two bonus rooms on the third floor offer additional workspaces and storage. In addition to the two-car garage, there is a separate 25x30’ insulated workshop for the hand person or artist in the family. Conveniently located near Picton, Wellington and Belleville, this home has something for everyone. MLS®550090157

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14900 LOYALIST PARKWAY, BLOOMFIELD A beautiful century home located in an old orchard in the heart of Prince Edward County! This stunning 3-acre property has 5-bedrooms and a hops barn. There is an orchard of 50 organic apple trees and 5 pear trees. The property sits on the crest of a rolling hill facing south. The home features much of it`s original charm with 16 inch baseboards, 10 foot ceilings, original fireplace in the dining room as well as 2 special windows (9 panes over 6) still intact along with a carriage house attached to the kitchen. The centre hall plan has a central staircase and a back staircase. Besides a storage barn, the property has 2 income apartments as well as a gazebo and an above ground pool! This property has unlimited potential! MLS®550490387 $649,000

128 MORGAN ROAD, BLOOMFIELD

If you are looking for that perfect balance of country living with easy commute to Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington and Belleville, then this is the perfect home for you. This charming 3 bedroom home was custom built and is set in a beautiful pastoral location. The finished basement, pool, main - floor, and open concept plan are features that will delight you!

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224 COUNTY ROAD 22, PICTON An outstanding panoramic view from this property high over the town of Picton, on 2.9 acres of wooded beauty. This custom built, board and batten bungalow features open concept main floor with cathedral ceilings, natural pine trim and solid pine doors. The kitchen has lots of cabinets and built in appliances. There is space for the whole family with the master bedroom and ensuite on the main floor, 3 bedrooms and full bathroom and rec room with fireplace in the walkout basement. On the main level there is a screened in porch on the deck. One attached and one detached garage for extra storage and vehicles. The generous sized lot is a lovely feature along with many flower beds and attractive landscaping. MLS®550650278 $649,000

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Under-16 Clippers capture Ontario Cup Club reels off six straight wins on path to provincial title ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

DRIVING FORWARD Panthers ball carrier Elliott MacMillan attempts to break through a series of St.Theresa tacklers during Bay of Quinte Conference quarterfinal play Thursday in Belleville. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

PECI juniors carry play in Bay of Quinte quarterfinal, but fail to recover from slow starts in both halfs

Rugby Panthers struggle to score against St. Theresa ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The PECI Junior Rugby Panthers dominated field position for much of the first half of their Bay of Quinte Conference playoff opener Thursday, but the contest had already been decided. The Panthers gave up two tries to higher seeded St. Theresa Titans in the first four minutes of the quarterfinal and never recovered in a 42-7 loss. Coach Kyle Ripley said his players may have had some doubts that they could beat the Titans after losing in their season opener. "The first four minutes were awful, we played terrible," he said. "I don't think the boys thought they could play with them. The first try, St. Theresa got a lucky bounce and that happens. The second, we bailed on the desire to make a tackle." Beyond that, the Panthers rebounded. Anyone showing up to Titan Field late would have seen PECI hem their hosts inside the 22metre line for most of the first half. Despite the relentless pressure,

however, they couldn't break the try line to turn the contest around. Ripley said even one try might have made a difference in swinging the momentum. "It easily could have been 14-10 at the half and that makes all the difference. They came out and scored a quick one to start the second half… that was probably the beginning of the end. We bounced right back and made a score, but that was all." Ryan Brough touched down the Panthers' lone try, scored following a penalty possession 10 metres from the try zone. Case McFarland kicked to add the extra two points. Ripley said the Titans coaches credited the Panthes for never quitting. Despite being down 35 points late, the Panthers again challenged the tough Titan defence, but could not break them. The first-round loss might have been tough for the Panthers, but considering none of the players had previous rugby experience before this spring, the outlook is bright.

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The Pretsell Davies Thompson Benton Law Under-16 County Clippers picked a good time to get hot. The Clippers won the last six straight games of their season as they captured the organization's first Ontario Cup provincial championship last weekend in Ottawa. Just one weekend prior, the Clippers turned around their fortunes in a tournament against some of the region's top teams for the Eastern Ontario Basketball Association Division 1 championship. There, they fell to the top-ranked Gatineau Dragons 7140 and the Goulbourn Hornets 7260 before things started to move in the right direction. Coach Caleb Hugh noted the Goulbourn loss was the 10th in a row. "After starting 11-3, we quickly became 11-13. Losing was becoming contagious," he said. "We won our next game against the PBA Titans and things started moving in the right direction." Prior to the EOBA tournament, the Clippers sat down to write their individual and team goals for how they hoped the season would end. Eight players said they wanted to win gold, whether in the EOBAs or at the provincial tournament this weekend. After drawing Gatineau — the best team the players had seen all year — the focus became the Ontario tournament. "We knew all the marbles were into winning a provincial championship. The guys performed and we really finished on a hot streak," Hugh said. "We strung six wins together, our last six. Everyone was committed and willing to do whatever it took to get wins. We were having fun and playing for each other, that was most important." Against the PBA Titans, Jack MacCool took the lead defensively to shut down the key cog in his opponent's offence who grabbed 30 points in an earlier contest between the teams. He limited him to eight points. At the other end, Devon Wilton scored 16.

CHAMPIONS The Under-16 County Clippers,clockwise from back left: Bryan Davies,Logan Stark,Ghaffar Mehmood, Brodie Byford, Alex Arsenault, Joey Monroe, Joe Burley, Caleb Hugh, Claire Davies, Ian Forsyth, Thomas Davies, Jack MacCool, Devon Wilton, Dylan Morrow, and Justin Smith captured an Ontario Cup. (Submitted photo)

The following day, the Clippers played the Cornwall Lions in their final game. Led by Logan Stark's defensive play, they stifled their opponents in a 47-37 effort to earn fifth place among 27 teams. This past weekend, the Clippers were placed in the ninth division of 12 across the province, meaning they'd play among teams ranked 64-72 in the province. They went in with the top seed in the tournament and a fair amount of pressure. Hugh said inconsistency likely led the Clippers to be ranked lower than they should have been. "We were maybe better suited as a division seven team, based on the teams we played," he said. "It may not sound as impressive in Division 9, but once you get to that point, you still need to win four games in a row to get gold and anything can happen. Sometimes, you match up well with a team that should beat you. Sometimes a team you should beat can get a hot shooting hand, a player you can't quite deal with, or a defensive strategy you've never seen before." Game 1 pitted the Clippers against the Toronto Lords. Big man Brodie Byford was the key contributor in a 55-42 win as his teammates fed him for 29 points.

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Dylan Morrow was disruptive defensively. In their second game, the Clippers easily walked past Markham Union 67-39. Byford led scorers with 23 points, while MacCool chipped in 15 and set the tone with his passing. Thomas Davies offered a spark with energy, rebounding, and forced turnovers. Call-up Justin Smith also made his mark with a three-pointer that sealed the win. The third contest saw the Clippers prevail 66-47 over the Oxford Attack. While some key players in foul trouble, including Byford, other contributors emerged. Ghaffar Mehmood had 21 points, including 10 in the third quarter. Ian Forsyth came on late in the game and chipped in eight points. Some reinforcements made all the difference in the gold medal game to lift the Clippers over the East Side Warriors 56-42. Joey Monroe returned after missing some time with track-and-field commitments. Joe Burley played with a broke knuckle and was exactly the Clippers needed — a tough rebounding, physical presence. Alex Arsenault came into the tournament walking with a limp. On Friday and Saturday, he

thought he might try to play — but Hugh decided it wasn't worth the risk. Sunday, when he gave the coaches a look that he didn't want to sit back any more, they discussed his playing with his mom and decided he could play. It turned out to be a brilliant decision. "Alex really got us going. He made rebounds and ran up and down the floor. He made such an impact," Hugh said. "After the game, the opposing coaches named him most valuable. It's wild, he went about two weeks without playing a minute to playing more than half the game." Wilton sparked the team early with steals and scoring and he scored 17 points. Stark played his role as a key defensive stalwart well, but he also hit a late threepointer that closed off the Warriors' hope of a fourth-quarter comeback from the Clippers early double-digit lead. Hugh was pleased with the work from all his charges. "That last game everything came together. Our entire team played defence against an incredible team," he said.

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Unbeaten Panthers pick up four more wins this week Ronan pleased with team’s progress on eve of Bay of Quinte playoffs ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

ON TOP PECI sprinter Joey Monroe blows past the field in the Junior Boys 200 m sprint at the Bay of Quinte Track and Field championships Wednesday in Belleville. (Submitted photo)

Three Panthers strike Bay of Quinte gold Runners Davies, Monroe, pole vaulter Reynolds among region’s best in track and field JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The PECI Track and Field Panthers will charge into the 2017 Central Ontario Secondary School Association Championships at Mary Ann Sills Park today without one of its three Bay of Quinte gold medallists. First-year Panther Sydney Davies turned in a prolific effort last week at the Bay of Quinte meet, taking first in the Midget Girls 800 m (2:40.6) and earning a silver in the 1500 m (5:39.70). Unfortunately, the OFSAA cross country specialist was injured in a Bay of Quinte Junior Soccer match last week and won't be able to compete against the best from Quinte and Kawartha regions today. “Everyone knows that she can run but even she was surprised at those distances how well she did,” PECI Track coach Rob Garden said. “Not being able to compete at COSSA is certainly heartbreaking but she's a resilient athlete and she knows there will be opportunities waiting for her next season.” Also making their way to the top of podium were Joey Monroe and Bruce Reynolds. Monroe qualified fourth in the junior boys 200 m heat and then tore up the Bruce Faulds track with a first-place time of 24.87. “He really brought his best efforts to the finals and saved the

GOING THE DISTANCE Distance runner Sydney Davies was the top runner in the Midget Girls 800 m event at the Bay of Quinte Track and Field championships Wednesday. (Submitted photo)

best for last,” Garden added. Monroe added a third-place finish in the 400 m with a time of 1:01.7 Junior Bruce Reynolds became likely the first Panther to win a Bay of Quinte pole vaulting crown, vaulting a distance of 2.40 m. Garden said it has been at least a decade since PECI even fielded a competitor in pole vault and lauded Reynolds for his dedication. “He went over to Moira and worked with coach Todd Crawford to get his practices in and has worked hard,” Garden added. Reynolds also posted bronze ribbon finishes in junior boys high jump (1.65 m) and triple jump 10.88 m) Other top Panthers included

junior Brodie Byford who managed a pair of silvers in Shot Put (12.09 m) and Javelin (33.84 m) and senior Aiden Wallwork who had a silver in discus (32.01 m) and bronze in Javelin (39.75 m). Midget Eli Akey posted a silver medal finish in Triple Jump (10.74 m) while senior Vanessa Willis added to her storied PECI athletic career with a Bay of Quinte silver in shot put (9.38 m). Garden said he's hopeful to see between six and eight Panthers qualify through today's meet and earn a trip to the East Regionals in Ottawa next week. A top-six finish there would mean qualification for the OFSAA championships which are being held in Belleville early next month.

Depth, adaptability keys to Clippers’ success BASKETBALL, from page 28

According to Hugh, that commitment to improved defence and unselfish basketball was the difference this year. Depth and versatility was a factor. Hugh and cocoaches Claire Davies and Brian Davies were able to play each of their players every game they attended. They were also able to change their game as the basket-

ball dictated. "The way we won was different just about every game we played," Hugh said. Next season, nine of the Clippers will move up to the next level. The remaining three will return to the Under-16 level alongside a fresh crop of players moving up. It won't be long until they're in the gym, trying to get better. "It will be a different team.

We'll switch some styles a bit, but we're thrilled about next year," Hugh said. "We told the guys to enjoy the championship for a day because the next time we see them, we'll be right back to work." The Clippers planned to celebrate their win at the organization’s annual rep banquet, held in Wellington last night. For full coverage of that event, see next week’s Gazette.

The PECI Baseball Panthers continued to ride roughshod over their competition in the Bay of Quinte Conference, adding four more wins in the past week heading into their final game last night. Last Thursday, the Panthers hammered the Moira Trojans 13-0 as Max Manlow and Brodie Byford shared in a one-hit shutout spread over five innings of the mercy game. Manlow struck out five of the six batters he faced, while Byford fanned five. The reliever managed to battle through some control issues as he walked the bases full before striking out two batters in a row to stave off the challenge. Offensively, the Panthers scattered 14 hits. Ryan Kelly went two-for-three with a pair of RBI, while Kurtis Shortt was also twofor-three batting one run in. Iain Cameron was two-for-two with a pair of singles, while Dan Seguin drove in three runs. The following day, PECI gave up the most runs they have all season, but were still overpowering in an 11-9 decision over the Centennial Chargers. The Panthers set the tone early with a fiverun rally in the first inning with two outs. Seguin started the effort with a single and a pair of stolen bases, before scoring on a passed ball. Shortt drove in a run on a single, while Jordan Stacey capped the inning off with a two-run single himself. Following a one-hit effort through the first three innings — Seguin started, striking out a pair, and John McHugh came on to fan five over the next two — the Chargers found life in the fourth as Ben Wells had a rough debut on the mound. He hit the first batter and allowed a single and a double in succession before striking out the third. Devon Sills drove in two runs with a grounder the Panthers bobbled before Wells managed to take control and get two more strikeouts to retire the side. The Panthers capitalized in the fourth as four consecutive walks led to four runs. PECI added another two in the fifth. Manlow had the hot bat, going two-for-two. In a double-header Tuesday, the Panthers proved their first effort against Moira was no fluke as they again one-hit the Trojans in a 16-0 effort. McHugh struck out five, walked one, and allowed one hit in three innings of work. Will Ronan pitched an inning in relief, striking out two. Wells led the offence from the lead-off hole with three runs on a single, a double, and a walk. Matt Dobson went two-for-three with three runs batted in. Manlow was once again two-for-two at the plate. In the second game of the day in Wellington, the Panthers beat Trenton 13-2. Again, PECI got an early start with a five-run first inning highlighted by a two-run double by Manlow and a two-run

ON THE SPOT Panthers third baseman Jimmy Kuipers gets behind a ground ball and prepares to make a routine play during last Thursday’s shutout effort against Moira. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

home run by Jimmy Kuipers. Seguin again started the effort with a two-out single and he was rewarded with his first of three runs. Wells and Stacey also crossed the plate twice, while Kelly reached base in all three of his plate appearances, highlighted by a three-run triple in the fourth. Braeden Kelly picked up the win, throwing four innings allowing both runs with nine strikeouts, seven walks and a hit against. Byford mopped up with one inning of work. He fanned two and allowed a hit. Coach Matt Ronan likes what he is seeing from the team. “We are quite pleased with our season,” he said. Our defence has been strong and we have used over eight different pitchers. It is important to build depth in pitching because there will be a poten-

tial of four games in two days for Bay of Quinte and for COSSA.” Ronan said the team’s hitting is improved and players have made the right adjustments against the pitching and defence they’ve faced. He praised Wells for stepping in as the only Grade 10 regular and noted fifth-year seniors Ryan Kelly, Manlow, and Dobson have been great leaders. Overall, he’s confident the team has been challenged enough as it heads into the playoffs against the likes of the Titans, Chargers, and Bayside Red Devils. “Most of our starting lineup has been in big games before and I think that helps us moving forward,” Ronan said. The Panthers were to face the St. Theresa Titans yesterday with the top playoff seed on the line.

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ARTICLES FOR SALE

County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario OPEN WED. - SAT. 10am-4pm SUN. 12 noon -4pm

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32” STOvE, white, $275; electric dryer, white, $275; Viking pop-up travel trailer, $3,200. Phone 613476-8052 6 CORD of 12” wood suitable for small stove or cookstove. And large pile of poplar 16”. All wood cut/split/dry 613-393-5690. bOAT TOPS. Repair & Replace tops, window, screens, covers, seats on boats 18’ and under. Weldon 613-885-6871. CLAAS 4x4 round baler, asking $3,900; 7.5cu.ft. chest freezer, used once, $600. Phone 613-969-6389 CONTAINERS, 20 FT, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications, rent or sale. Ingenious Storage, 613354-8744

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FARm FRESH eggs Chicken, Duck & Goose. 1102 Cty Rd.12. lots more at Agrarian Market Sunday. LANDSCAPE TREES and shrubs delivered and planted. Call for advice or prices for any size or species. Schmidt’s Tree Planting 613-393-3366 mARINE RAILwAy- Naylor 30ft long, 3/4hp hd motor, w/reverse, galvanized, $3900. 613-394-5107. wI-FI. Top of the line router, Linksys max-stream AC mu-mimo gigabit router. Bought at Best Buy April 27, 2017, have decided I do not need it, cost $209.98 plus tax, will sell for $100. Dave 613-399-5167.

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CASH PAID FOR antiques, Moorcroft, glass, pottery, old watches & clocks, fancy cups & saucers, signs, advertising, tins, toys, tools, costume jewelry, Also buying gold & silver. 613-393-5886

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APPLIANCES FOR SALE

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

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DOg SITTINg in my home, large exercise yard, personalized care for your pampered pooch. Call Karen 613-399-5682. gENTLE TOuCH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. PAwS & CLAwS. Dog Walking and pet sitting services offered since 2013. Pet Taxi and group walks at the beach also offered. Contact Hans at 613-919-7828 or pecdogwalkers @gmail.com

vEHICLES FOR SALE

1999 TOyOTA Solara Leather, sunroof, mint condition. $3,500 etested and saftied. Call 613-921-9889 2008 FORD Escape, V6, automatic, loaded, awd, 165,000 kms, $4,450. 613-813-2303 AuTO PARTS new and used, tires. Napanee Auto, 10 minutes from ferry, 4941 County Road 8. Dan, 613-583-3838, 613-354-3838 gREAT vEHICLES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors. Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warrantied and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).

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2 bEDROOm side-by-side duplex, completely renovated. New kitchen, bath, deck, flooring, 6 new stainless appliances, gas furnace with a/c. Garage. Parking. $1395 plus utilities (seniors discount available). 613885-1307 FAIRwAy APARTmENTS, 5 Spring Street. 2 bedroom $1050 inclusive. First, Last and References required. Call 613-438-1611 for details.

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A SPRINg DAy is the time to clean eavestroughs, gardens rototilled, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 DO IT ALL Property Maintenance. Call Reg 613-438-3463 gRASS CuTTINg Serving Prince Edward County, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate, 613-6541401. Fully insured. We show up! HI, I’m bACK. Have had some folks move to retirement homes, so that leaves 3 morning openings. Can be there to assist you in staying in your home. I offer housekeeping, prepare meals, freeze meals, take you to appointments and errands, just ask and I will be there for you. Please call 613-920-8393. IF yOu want a beautiful garden and stunning outdoor arrangements, call Vera 613-503-5373 over 10 years of experience. INDOOR/OuTDOOR mASONRy. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work. Small deck and small deck repairs. Call George 613-393-2144 or 343263-0027.

EmPLOymENT wANTED

CAT SKIDSTEER Loader for hire, for more information call 613-476-6341. PRECISION PROPERTy mANAgEmENT. Comprehensive home care including lawns, landscaping, eavestrough cleaning, snow shoveling and general maintenance. Seniors and snowbirds are our specialty. Reasonable rates. Call or text Brad Br SHEILA bRuSHEy Catering. Buffet lunches,dinners and banquets. Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays. 613-393-5021.own and his team at 613-846-0044.

HELP wANTED

FACTORy wORKERS wanted. Packing and moving boxes in a chilled environment. $12/hr plus performance bonus. Full-time hours or fill-in shifts available, mid-June through October. Near Cherry Valley. To apply, send resume to barb.vader@millcreekfarm.ca LOOKINg FOR a Landscaper. Must have valid drivers license, be familiar with all landscape products, have some experience, $20/hr to start. Call Matt at Greenstone Landscaping 613-847-1283. SANDbANKS RIvER Country Campground, located beside the provincial park, is looking for parttime summer help at our gate office June through August. Approx. 30 hours/wk, days, evenings and weekends. Competitive wages. Will train. Successful candidate must have an outgoing personality and the ability to multi task. Bilingualism an asset but not essential. Email jobs@sandbanksrcc.com with your resume or for further information. wE ARE LOOKINg to fill the following summer student positions: one: Cataloguer to create metadata for digital & archival collections, one: Digital technician to transfer material to digital - basic audio & video technology- use of Linux. 450 hours over 12 weeks. Naval Marine Archive 205 Picton Main Street, 613-476-1177, info@navalmarinearchive.com.

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

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HELP wANTED

County Holiday Homes

a vacation rental & property management agency in Prince Edward County, is now accepting applications for summer housekeeping at $23/hour. Must have own transportation. For more details visit www.countyholidayhomes.com/Home/Jobs, drop by our office at 13360 Loyalist Parkway, or call 613-476-5993.

wANTED: ExPERIENCED Taxi driver to work weekends. Must be insurable, friendly and willing to assist customers. The Taxi Guy. 613403-2766

SUMMER STUDENT WANTED

The Canadian Adventure, A Summer Arts & Cultural Project hosted by St. Andrew’s in Picton is looking for a summer student to begin at the end of June. We will be looking for the following qualities: Exceptional people skills; self-motivated; creative; an interest in the arts; the gift of hospitality; skills in technology and management. Please send your resume to: rev.lynne@sympatico.ca by Sunday June 4.

CARD OF THANKS

A special thank you to all my family, friends and neighbours for making my 90th Birthday a very special day! Thank you for all the flowers, gifts, cards and best wishes. A special thank you to the Bethesda Women for a lovely lunch. A day I’ll always remember! Marg Norton

SPECIAL NOTICE

52nd Annual General Meeting

You are cordially invited to join us on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Celebration and Refreshments Elks Lodge, 21 Elks Street, Picton ON

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CARD OF THANKS

We would like to express our gratitude to the following people and organizations for their care, help and support during and after Steve’s (Monroe) battle. The incredible medical staff at both KGH Cancer Centre and PECMH for doing your very best to ensure Steve’s care and comfort came first. Hospice Prince Edward for their compassion, care and welcoming environment. Not only did you make Steve’s final days comfortable, you made our time with him comfortable. A little extra shout out to Kristina Lickers. You are an angel! Heather Campbell, thank you for the talks, the hugs and the comfort. Your help will continue to support and warm our family as we heal. Kris Ruman for being the man Steve and I know him to be. Whattam’s Funeral Home for their respect, comfort and continuing support. My brother Mark Pye for the amazing video tribute, it will be cherished by us all. Tammy Thompson, for all the old family photos, without which, the video wouldn’t be what it is. My sister Gloria Bentley for everything, especially the toilet paper! Bev and Andrea of Quinte Patient Transfer Services, for the personal touches you brought to your job. Last but not least, to our extended family members, friends and neighbours. Thank you for all the food, flowers, donations, phone calls and cards of condolences and comfort. Steve meant a great deal to us, and we will miss him for a very long time. Knowing he touched so many people, and left an indelible mark, humble us and honours his memory. Thank you, two little words that carry so much meaning. Maurene, Bryan Monroe, Shannon (Monroe) Lloyd, Nikki (Williams) Holmes, Jennie Williams, Devon Williams and our families.

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MEMORIAMS

DOUGHERTY- Barrie. May 23, 2007. Gone is the face we loved so dear Silent is the voice we loved to hear. Too far away for sight or speech But not to far for thought to reach. Sweet to remember him who once was here And who, though absent, is just as dear. I think of him in silence His name I oft’ recall There is nothing left to answer But his picture on the wall. With all my love, your wife Emma. DOUGHERTY, Barrie “Dad” May 23, 2007 It’s been 10 years Since you’ve been gone But in our hearts You still live on. Always remembered, never forgotten. Love, Barb & Gord DOUGHERTY, Barrie “Grandpa” May 23, 2007 It’s hard to believe It’s been 10 years Since you were called away Your memory is still in our hearts, With every passing day. We will see you again some day And hear the words You used to speak “Come here wee grasshopper and give Grandpa a kiss on the cheek” Love all your grasshoppers, Aamanda, Brittany, Jen, Jeff, Brad, Ashley, Megan, Caitlin and William. MINAKER/KIMMERLY- Shirley Minaker, April 7, 2007 and Lillian Kimmerly April 12, 1964. You are not forgotten sisters Nor ever will you be As long as life and memory last I will remember thee. Loving sister Emma. WALKER-TAYLOR, In loving memory of our dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Marie Taylor (Walker), who passed away May 18, 1974 Precious memories keep you near As time unfolds another year, Forever remembered and ever loved Elva, Deanna and families

DEATHS

HUNT- George McKenzie

May 31,1940-May 11,2017 George passed away peacefully at home with family beside him. Dear husband of Doreen, father of Brian (Gina) and Alison (Andy). George will be missed by his grandchildren Mackenzie, Nicholas, Reghan and Charlotte and great grandson Luke, brother of John (Anne) and Alison Marshall (Donald). As per George’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. If desired, donations to the Picton Splash Pad, Prince Edward County, Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, in memory of George Hunt.

This beautiful cemetery offers options to meet everyone’s preference: Traditional and Green Burials, Cremation Burials, and Cremation Scattering. For more info call Helma Oonk

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DEATHS

Ralph Robert (Bob) Beardsley

December 1, 1926 - May 9, 2017 Beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather and friend, Ralph Robert Beardsley (known as Bob) died peacefully at home in Ottawa, “in the bosom of his family”, on May 9, 2017 at the age of 90. Predeceased by his wife Barbara (Tubman) and his grandson Tommy Milburn, Bob will be sorely missed by his brother Tom Beardsley (Donna Lomas) and his cousin Maggie Petersen; also by his children Ruth (Willi Ribi), Phyllis (Bill Darnell), John (Jill Hewison), and Robin (Dave Wilenius); grandchildren Lindsay Milburn (Angus Ferguson), Adam Beardsley, Hunter Wood (Tuyet Le), Sam Beardsley, Ross Wood, Ian Wilenius, Becca Beardsley, Steven Wilenius, Beth Beardsley, Nicholas Beardsley; and greatgrandchildren Frances and Rowan Ferguson. After Barbara died, Bob found happiness for a few years with Margaret McBurney in Toronto and will be missed by her extended family and the friends he met through her at the Arts and Letters club. Bob was born in Colon, Panama in 1926 to Marjorie Marion (Hunter) and Ralph Robert Beardsley Sr. He lived his early years in Central America where his father worked for the Standard Fruit Company. In 1940 he came to Sherbrooke, Quebec and then Ottawa, Ontario after his father enlisted with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. In Ottawa he finished high school at Glebe Collegiate where he met Barbara Elizabeth Tubman. Bob graduated from Engineering Science at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and worked in Panama for a telephone company, before returning to Canada and getting a job teaching in a one-room school house in Shawville, Quebec. He decided he preferred teaching to engineering and attended the Ontario Teachers College in 1950, the same year he and Barbara married. Barbara and Bob started their political careers as members of the CCF party and were then founding members of the NDP. Bob ran as federal candidate for the NDP in Toronto in 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1972. (Barbara ran for the provincial NDP in 1974 and 1977) They were a formidable team, committed to social justice, community and family. In 1968 they took a hiatus from their activist work and Bob got a job teaching math at Northeastern College in Sangre Grande, Trinidad, working with the Canadian International Development Agency. After a wonderful 2 years of cultural immersion and travel around the Caribbean and South America the Beardsleys returned to Toronto. He taught at Central Technical School and at an alternative school called SEED, before becoming the principal at Eastdale Collegiate Institute. He retired from the Toronto School Board in 1984 and moved between cottages, traveling and visiting his kids in various parts of Canada before settling in Prince Edward County in the early 90's. He continued his political work for many years, travelling to various parts of Canada to manage election campaigns for the NDP and offering his expertise to many who came behind him. Barbara passed away in 2005 after 54 years of marriage. Up until the time of his death he was able to enjoy arts and culture, connecting with family and friends, and he always loved a good political discussion. A lot of adjectives are needed to describe Bob Beardsley – he was generous, loyal, compassionate, wise, full of integrity, nonjudgemental, open-minded, respectful, loving, patient and fair. Social justice played a major role in his life and work. He was good at chairing meetings – listening to everyone's opinion, thinking ahead, anticipating and forestalling problems, and managing any crisis at hand in a calm, cool manner. Bob will be loved and remembered fondly for a long time to come! Services was held on Saturday May 13th in Carp, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the NDP or to Eastdale Collegiate in Toronto (specify the Beardsley-Ryder Bursary fund or the Rooftop Garden).

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DEATHS

IRELAND, Shirley Faye

Peacefully, with her beloved cousin Sharon by her side, Faye died on Saturday May 13th, 2017 at Belleville General Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Faye was a retired teacher at PECI where she shared her passion for drama with many students. Beloved of her late husband Charles. Daughter of the late Roy and Mimi Errington. Dear sister of the late Patricia and daughter-inlaw of the late Margaret & late Leslie Ireland and sister-in-law of David & Anne Ireland. Dear niece of Catherine Powers Rands. Dear cousin of Sharon & Brian Moffatt, Scott & Louise Powers, Nancy & Brent Bailey and their families. Fondly remembered by Lyn & Don George, their daughter Jennifer and her family and loved aunt to Todd & Charlene Morris and Dana Morris. Mrs. Ireland rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton, ON. A Memorial Service will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomfield on Saturday May 27th at 11 a.m. Interment has taken place at Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the PECM Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time.

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DEATHS

STEELE, Robert Gordon (Bob, Rob)

passed peacefully with family by his side on May 9th, 2017 in his 76th year. Born June 7th, 1941 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Bob spent much of his adult life in London and finally retired in Picton, ON. Beloved husband to Susan (nee England) and father to Sherry Steele (John Tessier) and John Steele (Alison). Devoted Grampy to Grace, Luc, Fintan, Joey, Mary, Ruth, and Simon. Bob is survived by his three brothers David Steele (Betty), James Steele (Nancy), and Peter Steele (Jean), all currently in Nova Scotia. Uncle Rob will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, and their children. He worked for the Thames Valley School Board teaching music at White Oaks PS until his retirement. He then went on to drive transport trucks, complete a degree in piano technology at Western University, and was a beloved school bus driver (Elgie Bus Lines). As well as being an enthusiastic pickleball player in both London and North Marysburgh, Bob was a member of the choir at the Church of St. John the Evangelist (London) for 43 years, and latterly sang at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Picton). A special thank you to Dr. Elizabeth Christie, VON Anne Robinson, Heather Campbell, and all the staff at Hospice Prince Edward for the extraordinary level of compassionate care and support they provided. A celebration of Bob’s life is to take place on Friday, June 2 at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene Picton at 2:00 pm, with visitation preceding from 1:00-2:00 pm. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Prince Edward or the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonecremation.ca Napanee, Ontario 613-354-0694

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HELP WANTED

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES

TERWILLIGAR, Wilson Russell

At the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Sunday May 14, 2017, Wilson Terwilligar, former Picton Postmaster, of the H J McFarland Memorial Home passed away on his 68th wedding anniversary at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Clara Blair (nee Jones). Much loved father of Shirley-Ann and her husband Timothy Martin Cole of Picton and the late Andy. Proud grandfather to Gabriele (Alec) of Toronto and brother of Doris (late Al) and the late Ronald (Maureen). Mr. Terwilligar rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre St., Picton. 613-476-5571. As preferred by his family there will be no service at this time. Cremation to take place. if desired, memorial donations to the H J McFarland Family Council would be appreciated. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATiON CENTRE

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WEBER, Mathias (Mike)

Passed away peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in his 89th year. Mathias was born in Hungary, and came to Canada in 1953, where he met his love, Katharina. They were married for more than 62 years, and created a wonderful life together, along with their two children, Karen (Russell) and Edward (Karen Lee). Life got much more interesting when he became a Papa to Eric (Melissa) and Andrew (Meaghan), followed by true joy as a great-Papa to Leah, Jacob, Harrison and Ellie. He worked for more than 40 years with Redi-Set Business Forms and Maclean Hunter. Mathias will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mr. Weber rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton. Visitation was held at 10:00am at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, 7 Church Street in Picton, on Saturday, May 13, 2017, followed by Mass at 11:00am. Memorial donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Pihenjen békében, kedves papa!

The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life. Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies: Development Engineer Payroll Clerk Director of Care – H.J. McFarland Memorial Home

For further details on these positions, please visit our website at www.thecounty.ca. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please forward your application to careers@pecounty.on.ca, clearly identifying the position of interest, prior to the deadline indicated on our website.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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Full Time Employment Opportunity

Local Business is now accepting applications for the position of

Office Manager

This position requires a person with strong communication, organizational and computer skills. They must have the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and deal with the general public in a polite and informative manner. They must be a team player, have good multi-tasking abilities and be willing to work flexible hours as the job demands.

Previous real estate and/or office management experience an asset but not a necessity.

This position includes the opportunity to work in an exciting industry with advancement opportunities. Please forward resumes & contact information or requests for more information to: ecpicton@gmail.com

We are hoping to begin interviews before the end of the month. Only those to be interviewed will receive a follow-up phone call.

CARPENTER – FULL TIME • Minimum 3-5 years experience • Demonstrated ability to interpret building plans • Must be skilled in teamwork and display eﬀective communication skills • First-Aid training or other certiﬁcations an asset • Own tools an asset • Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract required

TILE SETTER – FULL TIME • Minimum 3-5 years experience • Reliable, energetic and hard working • Must be skilled in teamwork and display eﬀective communication skills

We oﬀer competitive compensation and a comprehensive beneﬁts package for all positions. Please forward resume/inquiries to: Construction Employment – Attn: Rob Richmond 11B Macsteven Drive Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 OR Email: loyalcon@reach.net

Community Visions & Networking (Quinte) is seeking an individual as its Executive Director

Community Visions & Networking (Quinte) promotes social inclusion, individual choice, interdependence and all legal and constitutional rights for individuals with a developmental disability. Community Visions & Networking has had a presence in the Belleville area since 1978, being actively involved in supporting people in our community: evolving from a group home with 8 individuals to supporting over 65 people. As a result of a recent retirement notification, the Agency is seeking a positive and dynamic individual who will report to the Agency's Board of Directors and shall provide leadership for the organization and to the Board as its Executive Director. Education and Experience

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Summer Student Job Description - 2017

Job Description: Social Enterprise Coordinator / Literacy Support Worker

Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate and supervise activities of a small training social enterprise • Classroom instruction and one-on-one tutoring • Support instructors through learning materials and activities development, marking, or other activities as requested by individual staff • Administration support through photocopying, maintenance of resource centre, staffing office, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment • Support staff with event planning and fundraising • Any other tasks as assigned Qualifications: • Ability to supervise and train adult students in customer service, food handling, and basic business operations • Attending post-secondary education, returning fall 2017 • Strong literacy and numeracy skills • Weekend and evening availability; own transportation an asset • Initiative, conscientious, team player, problem solver, creative, patient, ability to take and give direction Apply Immediately. We will post until position is filled.

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Lower Level of The Armoury, 7B – 206 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Tel: (613) 476-1811 Fax: (613) 476-8766 Email: info@pelc.ca

Preferably a Post Graduate University Degree in Human Services or equivalent proven combination of education and relevant experience. Five or more years progressive experience in business/human resource management and administration in a unionized environment, preferably within the not-for profit sector. The successful candidate will possess capabilities in planning, policy development, financial planning and management, staff supervision, fund raising, community development, public relations and excellent communications skills, leadership qualities and a capacity to work with a community based Board of Directors. Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Agency's Manager of Support Services, the Executive Director will be responsible for the dayto-day operation of all aspects of the organization as directed by Agency and Board policies. The Executive Director will act as a resource to the Board of Directors and ensure that Board policies, including financial policies, are in place to provide a foundation for fiscal management by all staff. The Executive Director will represent the organization in all dealings with other groups and organizations, including the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ontario Association of Community Living, local planning bodies such as the Hastings and Prince Edward Focus Group, supported individuals and the general public. The Executive Director will be responsible to ensure that all staff members provide service to the supported individuals based on the philosophy of the organization, and the Agency and Board policies. Current annual salary range is $95,000 to $100,000 with a competitive benefits package. For a more complete job description or to further explore this opportunity, contact: Templeman Consulting Group Inc. Attn: Terrence Whyte Ste. 200, 205 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON K8N 5A2 Tel: 613-966-2620 or 1-888-606-8244 Fax: 613-966-2866 Email: twhyte@tmlegal.ca

Applications must be received by Templeman Consulting Group Inc. noting Competition #K5338, on or before Friday, May 26th, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.

HELP WANTED

Quinte's Isle Campark is looking for organized, detailed individuals who can work independently and with others. Must be able to work shifts. • Houskeeping Manager • Housekeepers Send resume to: krista@qicampark.com or 237 Salmon Pt. Rd., Cherry Valley K0K 1P0 613-476-6310

AUCTION AUCTION

MONDAY, MAY 22ND

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - LUMMISS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES AUCTION 16 MALONEY STREET SOUTH, MARMORA, ONT. 1 mile EAST of 4 way stop in Marmora on Highway 7 and turn South onto Maloney Street South (Vicinity of Drummond Building Supply) ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES including long box, short box, Daffoldil, pay telephones; wooden duck decoys, Ginger bread and mantle clocks, bar caddy, wooden stenciled boxes, spinning wheel, washstand, white wicker porch furniture, paper roller, side tables, wrought iron and wood ice cream parlour table and chairs, oil lamps, slag glass hanging lamp, trunks, vintage signage including CNR, Player’s clock, Christies tins, GoodYear, Shell oil bottle, Veedol can, Big Ben tin, Gilbarco hand gas pump, windmill tags, cast iron Napanne boiler plate, Coke picnic cooler, garage lighting hoods, license plates, counter top 5cent Vendor, Militaria, vintage toys, wooden model sailing ship, stereoscope, blacksmith vise, wooden wheel, quilts, vintage kitchen ware’s, Hamilton Beach milk shake machine, washboards, fishing lures and poles, snow shoes, wooden skis, vintage sporting goods, leather English saddle, stoneware jugs and crocks,Beaver sealer, toilet set pieces, hunting knives, Rail road collectibles, iron garden furniture , garden decoratives and statuary, buggy seat, cross cut saws, floor grates, vintage reel push mowers, vintage tools, enamel ware, Depression glass, granite ware, Wades, Jadeite, Planters jar, prints and pictures, albums, 1980’s Evinrude 4 hp outboard, FIREARMS – PAL REQUIRED- to be sold at approx. 12 noon JC Higgins Model 45 30-30 lever action, Baikal 410 single shot, Winchester-Cooey Model 600 22, numerous other articles. SALE SOLD OUTDOORS TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

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AUCTION SALES

MONDAY, MAY 22 (HOLIDAY MONDAY)

10:00 A.M. LARGE SHORT NOTICE AUCTION SALE - HOLIDAY MONDAY ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, LARGE QUANTITY OF MECHANICS TOOLS, GARAGE EQUIPMENT, ALSO PLUMBING, VEHICLES FOR MR. & MRS. MICHAEL JACKSON Held Approx. 20 km. North West of Kingston. From 401 Exit 599 (Odessa) Cty. Rd. 6 North to Yarker, East on Yarker Rd. Approx. 3 km. To Boundry Rd. North Approx. 2 km. To Freeman Rd. First Home on Right (379 Freeman Rd.) 9 Pce. Dining Room (Custom made by J. Lippit Co. Kitchener, Ont. For N.G. Veliquette, Montreal (1930's) consists of Table, 6 Chairs, China Cabinet, Buffet); Antique Drop Front Writing Desk; Antique Hall Table; Pine Back -to- the Wall Open Dish Cupboard; Pine Harvest Table (3 Board Top with Drawer); 3 Section Entertainment Unit (bought at Reids); 2 Antique Pressback Chairs; 4 Kitchen Chairs; Chesterfield; Lazy Boy Chair; Antique Piano Stool; Piano Keyboard; Pine Drop Front Desk; 9x12 Oriental Chinese Carpet; Office Desk; Filing Cabinets (2 & 4 drawer); 2-Dehumdifiers; Air Purifier; Bar Fridge; Several Fans; Pr. China Table Lamps; Antique Water Pitcher; Quantity of China; Glass; Crystal; 3 Coronation Mugs; Silver Tray; Bread Maker; Kenwood Chef Mixer; Golf Clubs; Hockey Equipment; Metal Gun Safe; Only a Partial Listing. NOTE: 5 Large Rolling Tool Chests; Plus Other Tool Chests Full of Wrenches of All Types; 7 H.P. 60 Gal. Campbell Hausfeld Extreme Duty Air Compressor; Approx. 7 Floor Jacks; Motorcycle Active Jack; Transmission Hoist (new); 3.5 H.P. Parts Washer; 20 Ton Press (new in box); 8 Ton Press; Tire Machine; Small Tire Changer (new); 2 Bench Drill Press’s; Bench Grinder; 6"-5" Vises; Mastercraft Angle Grinder (new); Ramps; Jack Stands; Black/Decker Professional Chop Saw (new); Mastercraft 150 Battery Charger; 2 H.P. Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor; Mastercraft 8 Gal. Air Compressor (in box); Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor Nailer (new); Campbell Hausfeld Paint Sprayer (new); 8 Gal. Portable Air Tank (new); Simonize Honda Power Washer; Mastercraft ½ Impact Wrench; Mastercraft 8.5 Impact Wrench; Mastercraft Sawzall (new); Mastercraft Sawzall (used); Mastercraft 7-1/4 Skill Saw (new); 2 Screw Guns (new); Mastercraft Nailer (new); Bosh 6 x 21 Belt Sander; Skill Saws; Jig Saws; Brazing; Acetylene Torch Set; 35000 B.T.U. Propane Heater (new in box); 175000 B.T.U. Mr. Heater Kerosene; Honeywell Space Heater; 2 Honeywell Pro Heaters; 6 H.P. Self Propelled Lawnmower (Yardworks); 173cc Pushmower 22"; Poulin Pro Weed Eater; 30', 28', 24', 20' Aluminum Extension Ladders Plus Stair Climber Ladder; 2 - 2 Wheel Dollies; 2 - Chain Saws; ½ H.P. Sump Pump; Quantity of Plumbing Supplies; Ridgid Drain Cleaner; Mastercraft Leveling Kit (new); 12" Compound Mitre Saw (new); Table Saw (new); Tile Cutter; Portable Cut off Saw; This is a very limited listing of articles, much more. VEHICLES - SOLD AT 12:00 NOON: 1994 Nissan, 4 cyl. Auto, undercoated, approx. 180,000 km. driven daily; 1985 Dodge Aries, 4 cyl. Auto Station Wagon, approx. 136,000 km. stored inside; 1979 Oldsmobile Cutless Supreme, 2 door hardtop, approx. 85,000 km. stored inside; 1973 Ford Station Wagon, 351 Windsor Auto approx. 85,000 miles, stored inside; Starcraft Tent Trailer, sleeps 8; 2 Wheel Car Hauler Dolly. All Vehicles Sold As Is. Reason for sale - Property Sold Pictures and listing go to www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca All Verbal Announcements takes precedence over any written matter. TERMS OF SALE: Cash/Interac/Cheques (with approval) SALE MANAGED BY DAVE A. SNIDER, AUCTION SERVICE 613-386-3039 AUCTIONEERS - DAVE & BRAD SNIDER Owners/Auctioneers will not be responsible for any accident on or about property day of sale.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE - DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Round drop leaf kitchen table/ 4 swivel chairs, round single pedestal table, china hutch, small china cabinet, walnut sideboard, microwave & stand, chesterfield, rockers, plant tables, coffee & end tables, mahogany double dresser/mirror, chest of drawers, bedstead & matching cedar chest, cabinet model sewing machine, area rugs. Partial set of Limoges “Abby” dinner ware, mixing bowls, Goebel figurines, Royal Doulton figurines “Emma” HN 3208, “Little Boy Blue” HN 2252, “Tinkle Bell” HN 1077, “Uriah Heep”, Beswick dog, cranberry pieces, retro glass set, cornflower crystal, silver plate, cups & saucers, 3 Jerry Stapley framed pen & ink sketches, old prints & frames, garden & shop tools & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

FRIDAY, MAY 26TH

Sale 6:30pm, Viewing 5:00pm Koopmans Auction Centre, 662 County Road #12 3.5Kms south west of Bloomfield Antique rocking chair, Suede office tub chair, collection old newspaper from 60’s on Bobby Kennedy’s death, Webber Charcoal BBQ, Banana seat bike, Antique Library table, Antique Pine 6 board Blanket Box, Antique beach loungers, 1hp Air compressor, New hospital bed, wheelchair, Copper Boiler, Quantity depression glass, fishing poles, modern lamps, gardening tools, Duncan Phyfe coffee table, 13hp MTD Riding lawn mower, Opera glasses, milk bottles, Billiard Balls, Gas powered snow blower, 5ft cement maiden statue carrying baskets of grapes, aluminum ladders, Large quantity of hand tools and garage related items, Stamps and collector cards, Old Tin windup toys, old paper money, jewellery and much more. Pictures on website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Cash or Debit, Canteen Available. We conduct on and off site auctions. For all your Auction needs contact Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732 We purchase One Item to Full Estates. Like us on Facebook - Koopmans Auctions & Estate Sales

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ROBERT AND SANDRA BRADLEY 22 EDGECLIFF CRESCENT, PICTON, ONT. Just NORTH of Picton on Highway 49 to Edgecliff Crescent (Vicinity of Picton Hospital) Antique mahogany spinette desk with pigeon holes, and upper glass doors, 2 antique oak drop front secretary’s with upper glass doors, antique long case clock with painted face, antique Quebec cantaberry, antique hall chair, Gentlemen’s antique dresser cabinet with inlay, antique mahogany single drawer dressing table, antique side table with inlay, antique pine 2 drawer side table, antique burled walnut nest of tables, custom made “St Jacobs” dining table and 8 chairs, oak book shelves, teak wall unit, cherry finish display cabinets, Asian style breakfront china cabinet, pine chiffonier, pine knee hole desk, ornate cushioned arm chair, bedroom furniture, wrought iron café table and 2 chairs, office furniture, Samsung flat screen TV, COLLECTIBLES including signed Serves candle stands, Royal Doulton character jugs, original artwork, bone handled fish set, Doulton “Albany” dinnerware, Fitz and Floyd dinnerware, hand woven tapestry, crystal, toilet set pieces, Spanish style collectibles, duvets, bedding, lamps, stereo equipment, kitchenware’s, cookware, garden ornaments, garden furniture, power tools, hand tools, numerous other articles. VIEWING 9 AM – SALE TIME – DAY OF SALE TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

THURSDAY, MAY 25TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE - HANDMADE BOAT, RIDING MOWER & TOOLS AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Handmade 15 ft. mahogany lap strake boat. Bottom fiberglassed & epoxied up to the waterline, plywood hull. Has a convertible top comes with a 2009 50 H.P. Mercury outboard motor (like new) & a “Trailex” aluminum trailer. ( Built in 2013). Husqvarna LT1538 15 H.P. 38 inch cut riding mower (very good shape), Toro 8 H.P. 24 inch snow blower. Several older boat motors including a Mariner 8 H.P. & 2 Johnson outboard motors. Large boat dock winch. 2 wheel utility trailer with ownership, 2 new wooden bee hive kits. Large qty. of assorted shop tools including disc & belt sander, Shop Vac air cleaner, power hand tools, air powered nailer, Forstner bit set, Campbell Hausfeld air nailer, Mastercraft table saw, Ryobi hand planer, chop saw, Power Fist cut off tool, Mastercraft mortising attachment, Milwaukee M12 fuel 1/4” hex impact driver, qty. of electrical & plumbing supplies, jack stands, bottle jacks, chains, poly truck tool box, socket sets, wrenches, drill bits, heavy extension cord, new battery tester, power washer, extension & step ladders. Large qty of garden supplies including wheel barrow, hedge trimmer, hand garden tools, hoses, weedeaters, planters, garden pieces & many more items. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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SATURDAY, MAY 27TH The Picton Gazette

AT 9:00 AM AUCTION SALE - BARDON SUPPLY LTD ANNUAL STOCK REDUCTION SALE FRIDAY, MAY 26TH 405 COLLEGE STREET EAST, BELLEVILLE , ONT. AT 10:00 AM Large sale of surplus and discontinued plumbing and heating AUCTION SALE - CAMPBELL EQUIPMENT SERVICE products including tubs, showers, oil tanks, plumbing fixtures, INVENTORY REDUCTION / POMFRET AUCTION furnaces, piping, bathroom accessories, few tools. 338 HARRINGTON ROAD, R.R.# 2 FRANKFORD, ONT. NO RESERVES - NO DELIVERY PROVIDIED 3 miles NORTH of 401 Highway on Wallbridge Loyalist Road ALL SALES FINAL and turn WEST onto Wallbridge Road at Tuckers Corners for TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE, MC, VISA, & DEBIT 1 mile and turn onto Harrington Road at Sand Dome ACCEPTED BY BARDON’S EQUIPMENT /SHOP TOOLS: 1960’s Pettibone loader with 4 cyl OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR Perkins diesel, cab and pallet forks- running condition; Allis ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE Chalmers I -600 gas powered fork truck with 20 ft boom- running SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 condition;, McConnell quick attach back hoe with 16” bucket, www. sullivanauctions.com for photos Ford 9N gas tractor- running condition; Fordson Major diesel tractor – running condition; Massey Harris “Pony” gas tractor with 60” mower deck, BerVac 5 ft 3 point hicth snow blower, 3 point hitch 5 ft rotovator, 3 point hitch 5 ft rotary mower, 3 point hitch hydraulic wood splitter, New Idea 9 ft haybine, 20 ft pipe bale elevator, 1991 Suzuki 300 ATV, JD 2010 crawler loader for parts, JD 1830 tractor parts, JD 450 tracks, JD 1010 crawler blade, Sullair 125 CFM gas powered compressor, vehicle scissor lift, vehicle wheel tow dolly, Duomat R66 walk behind diesel roller, manual pallet fork, engine hoist, 100 ton hydraulic press, DeWalt 4200 PSI gas powered pressure washer, Lincoln 225 electric welder, Arcweld gas powered portable welder, RK GS 2 5 hp vertical air compressor, Power Fist sand blast cabinet, Gats Toys, stroller, PC707 hydraulic repair crimper, A frame hoist, oxy acetylene Infant-Adult Clothing torch kit, drill presses, parts washer, metal cutting chop saw, Kitchenware, chain falls, air tools, power tools, flat wrenches, clamps, jacks, Primitive Folkart, hardware bins, hydraulic fittings, 48” wood lathe, work benches, Too numerous to list, office supplies, HOUSEHOLD AND MISC - sells at 10:00 am antique rockers, telescope, living room furniture, chest freezer, Everything priced to sell. table and chairs, TV’s,quantity of new hardwood flooring, saddles, horse tack, fence wire,Yard Works 15.5 hp riding lawn mower, few collectibles, numerous other articles. TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

YARD SALE

3 FAMILY

YARD SALE

23 & 25 Downes Ave.

Saturday, May 20 8am 299 County Rd 11

Saturday, May 20 8am-4pm

SATURDAY, MAY 27TH

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE - HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, SHOP TOOLS, KAYAKS FOR ROB & VIVIANE BURNS, AMELIASBURG, ONT. Directions: This sale is in the hamlet of Ameliasburg at 487 County Road #19. Household effects: LG direct drive front load washer/bottom storage, LG sensor dry front load dryer (like new), Danby apt. size freezer, Antique hoosier (refinished in excellent shape), oval dining table/6 chairs & matching hutch, cedar chest, computer desk, sofa table, hall table, antique ¾ oak ¾ bedstead with matching dresser, leather chesterfield & 2 chairs, 2 night stands, area rug, 2 portable air conditioners, book shelves, TV stand, storage cabinets, Eico oscilloscope, oil lamps, Matchbox toys, everyday dishes, pots & pans, canning supplies, cigarette tins, shoe last, luggage, lamps, “True Fitness” PS 300 exerciser/orthopedic belt, dehumidifier, heater & numerous other smalls. Craft equipment: Elna “Quilter’s Dream”computerized sewing machine, weaving loom, 3 quilting frames, quilting fabric & material, 4’ x 6’ cutting table/cabinet drawers, leather working tools, pattern books & small qty. of leather, woodworking books & a qty. of crafting supplies & tools. Shop & Outdoor: 2 wheel galvanized 5’ x 8’ trailer, Snapper 8.75 self propelled lawnmower, 2 “Cannondale” bicycles (like new), car bike rack, “Shelterlogic” 14’ x 10’ shelter, Stihl MS230 chain saw, Stihl weed eater, gazebo, patio table & chairs, marine barbeque, 3 workbenches, 3 kayaks (1 is a fishing kayak/fish finder), boat bumpers, Mastercraft 12” planer, Lincoln 140 welder/gas accessories, boat anchor, Craftex B1979C mini lathe (7” x 8”)/ 3 jaw chuck ( jeweller’s lathe), Mastercraft 12” mini wood lathe /cutting tools, 14” floor model band saw, Mastercraft table top drill press, 2 Mastercraft belt & disc sanders, Mastercraft router & bits, radial mitre saw, Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, 15” scroll saw, wet stone, Beaver 4” jointer, Mastercraft shop vac, 11lb. anvil, Kodiak 1750 pressure washer, air tools, garden tools, tarps, antique garden cultivator & seeder, hoses, jerry cans & many other pieces far too many to list. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Cheque/ID Owners and/or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident

LOYALIST CONTRACTORS ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION YARD SALE 8am-3pm

General construction material, tools, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, cabinets & more!

Friday, May 19 2-6pm Saturday, May 20 8:30am-1:30pm 2547 County Rd 10 Collectables, household items, dishes, books, wooden four poster bed frame (queen), bedding

Rain or Shine Lots of perennials including: raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb plants. sedums, succulents, peony, iris, canna and gladeola bulbs, lilac, hosta, rose of sharon, and more. Household goods, antiques, collectibles, clocks, cast iron pots. Bring a box

Spring Cleaning Saturday, May 20 8am-12 Raindate May 27

Attention New Parents and Grandparents Big item toddler toys and baby items

Lakeshore Farm Market West WELLINGTON

Saturday, May 20 8am-4pm

Saturday, May 20 8am-2pm

Moving… lots of great deals!

8am-4:30pm 2km west of Bloomfield 15087 Loyalist Pkwy

YARD SALE

AMAZING YARD SALE

128 Westwind Cres WELLINGTON

PLANT AND GARAGE SALE May 19, 20, 21

YARD SALE

11 MacSteven Drive Parking Lot

Saturday, May 20

SUNROOM SALE

Saturday, May 20 8am 1502 County Rd 12 (West Lake Rd)

YARD SALE Saturday, May 20 9am-4pm

548 Highway 49, Picton

1496 Lakeside Drive 1 km east of Hwy 33, Consecon

Antiques, collectibles, handmade pottery, artworks, furniture and other delightful items.

Antiques, trailer & camping items, games, glassware, furniture & much more.

No early birds thanks!

4 FAMILY YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Cressy United Church 3450 County Rd. 7 Saturday, May 20 9am-1pm

Saturday, May 20 8am-3:30pm 12144 Loyalist Pkwy (Glenora Rd)

A lot of old items, furniture, plants, kitchen things

Saturday, May 20 8am 3 family sale in garage Rain or Shine

Bake goods, plant and seeds, coffee & treats. Treasures of all kinds -- Many Vendors!

household items, tools, some furniture, clothing infant to adult and much more

Friday – Monday 9am-5pm No early birds please

11 County Rd 1 (Sandyhook Rd) Picton

MULTI-FAMILY

YARD SALE

County Camo Crew

STREET GARAGE SALES

Saturday, May 20 9am-5pm #20 Cty. Rd. 17

in support of the Canadian Cancer Society!

GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 20 8:00am 78 Paul Street Picton Furniture, bar stools, ladder, linens, art, books, sports colletibles, comic books, tools, Christmas, records, TV, VCR, Tapes

New & used shop & auto tools, H0 trains, electronics, one Garrard table, cables, Shop Vac

732 Hwy 62 Bloomfield

YARD SALE May 20 - 8am-2pm 7 County Rd 18 Cherry Valley

Saturday May 20 8:30am Jasper Avenue & Curtis Street, Picton

right by the stop sign Many items including furniture, exercise equipment, baby items and kids toys. All proceeds go to the Prince Edward County Relay for Life!

Come find your treasure!

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YARD SALE Saturday, May 20 8am-12 noon No Early Birds #934•#950•#961 CTY RD 15 NORTHPORT

3 FAMILY YARD SALE Saturday, May 20 7am 2490 County Rd 8 beside the Pub Housewares and clothing

High quality, multi-household

DOWNSIZING SALE

YARD SALE

May 20 & 21

Vintage & custom furniture, designer clothing, unique housewares, sailboat with trailer & accessories.

May 20-21 9am-1pm 2126 County Rd. 17, Milford

YARD SALE May 20, 21 and 22 8am-2pm 120 Cty. Rd. 17 Old toys, oil lamps, clocks, barn scales, decoys, furniture and much more!

Prince Edward Curling Club

7TH ANNUAL YARD SALE Saturday, May 27 Rain or Shine Quality treasures, garden perennials, coffee shop and bake sale, BBQ

Doors open at 8:30am DON’T MISS IT! It is Harriet’s 10th Annual Garden Sale of beautiful perennials, grasses, ferns, and hostas. Look forward to seeing everyone.

Saturday, May 27 8am Rain date Sunday May 28th, 8am

2198 County Road 17 Milford (just east of the bridge)

YARD SALE

Saturday, May 20 7am 197 Main St. BLOOMFIELD

Saturday, May 20 8am 66 Queen Street

Sat. May 20

Large old pine cupboard, leaf blower/vacuum, many other items. Something for Everyone

Furniture, linens, household items, collectibles and much, much more. Always a good sale!

Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21 8am-2pm 112 Bridge St. Picton Misc. household items and contents of store (formerly County Keepsakes)

Proceeds to SMALL STALL Sanctuary

YARD SALE

Q.E.M.A

DOWNSIZING

MOVING SALE

YARD SALE

Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21 8am-2pm

(if rain on May 21 - open May 22)

8am-4pm 11844 Loyalist Pkwy (toward Ferry) Antiques, pottery & dinnerware for 8, crystal, brass, glassware, wool rugs, 7.5 ft Xmas Tree, Xmas decor, small appliances, tools, garden decor, Bissell carpet cleaner, bed ensemble and linens, high end decor pieces, small pictures and frames and much more

809 Ridge Rd. Something for everyone

Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21 8am - ?

presents

TREATS, TREASURES & CRAFTS at the Bloomfield Townhall May 20 & 21 9:30am-4pm

Saturday & Sunday May 20 & 21 8am 720 County Rd. 12 Garage items, car parts, Harley Davidson accessories, household items

8am-2pm 213 Oram Rd

No early birds please!

599 Weese Rd, R.R 1Carrying Place Just off Rednersville Rd Lots of unique items, antiques/ collectibles, furniture, lots of tools!! Cedar fence rails, clothing, books and more

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Senior Panthers reach playoffs on penalty kicks Both PECI soccer squads fall in quarterfinal play

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The PECI Senior Soccer Panthers got some clutch performances when they needed them most last Thursday to qualify for the Bay of Quinte Conference playoffs. After two scoreless halves and an overtime period, the Panthers and Centre Hastings Centurions went into penalty kicks to decide which team would advance. In the kicks, Hailey Van Rossum, Kyle Moyer, Audrey Roloson, and Brooke Roche all found the net while keeper Sarah Young stood tall to clinch victory. Coach Greer Koutroulides said the Panthers played a strong game all-around. On Friday, however, the Panthers were eliminated, losing a 9-1 decision to the powerful Nicholson Catholic Crusaders. In junior quarterfinal action Thursday, the Panthers limited chances for a strong Moira Trojans

team but ended up on the wrong side of a 2-0 score in a physical contest. Koutroulides spoke positively about the way the soccer season unfolded this year. “Overall, we are proud of the girls’ growth in skills, teamwork, and communication,” she said. ‘We are sad to see some of our senior players leave as they are graduating, but are excited for next season. Unfortunately, the Panthers will face that season without a community coach as Sarah Walker will be returning to Colorado State University to pursue her doctorate. Koutroulides said the program was thankful for her contributions, which will be missed when they take the field in 2018. -Adam Bramburger, Staff

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For many of the communities and rural school boards facing an Accommodation Review Committee process, declining enrolment and aging infrastructure has combined with funding clawbacks from the Ministry to encourage a province-wide right sizing of half-filled schools. But the process has been met with feelings ranging from concern and abject disgust in virtually all the communities where the ARC process has been undertaken. Rinaldi said the province hoped to have the data complied by mid June and a report released by July 1. But for the overwhelming majority of those in attendance, this concept of gathering input in May when school boards have already made their final reports was far too late in the game and rather insulting to those that were involved in the ARC process. Sophiasburgh ARC member Jennifer Byford labeled the meetings “Too little, too late” and should have taken place months ago. With Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board trustees expected to vote on school consolidations and closures in Prince Edward, Belleville and Centre Hastings at their June 19 meeting, having a report issued by the province a month later that might be the start of a new policy that would save some facilities with their neck on the chopping block would be laughable-if it wasn't such a serious situation. “(The Sophiasburgh ARC) have developed very progressive options for a community hub at our school and it was put forward but the Board hasn't even touched those in their final report. The whole process is extremely frustrating and it seems like none of our comments are being addressed,” Byford said. Limestone District School Board trustee Tom Mahoney wasn't in attendance Friday to ask specific questions of the Ministry but wanted to know what, if any, influence the Remote and Rural report might have. “How can we be asked to make a decision on closing a school if there are new policies or

options developed out of tonight's process? I'm not asking for a moratorium, I'm asking if there's a possibility under the Education Act to reverse a decision after the government has gathered data through these plenary sessions. My hands are tied and I don't care for having them tied without all the information,” Mahoney said. Queen Elizabeth ARC committee member Ryan Aldred spoke for his roundtable and said that while Prince Edward County had its own issues such as food insecurity, high teen pregnancy and seasonal employment, no one at the table felt that the community needed special treatment. “Everyone at this table recognizes the bind the province is but speed kills. This process is deeply, deeply flawed. The ARC process is designed to close one school every five years not close 600 schools across the province in one shot,” Aldred said. The Canadian Forces member said there was not enough information and not enough time to diligently undertake the process and allow it to come to its own conclusion. “We are talking about thousands of students and closing several schools based on a four line budget that justifies all this. The word estimate appears four times in that budget,” Aldred added. It's this lack of hard information that has hindered informed discussion, let alone informed decision making from taking place. “Under the Education Act, there's a burden for the trustees to provide sufficient information to allow for informed discussion. If this get voted on and approved and the board, if they don't go ahead with this, they get fired, the Ministry appoints a supervisor. So they are being driven along by force into this process But if they go along with it and do vote in favour of, they are potentially guilty of misconduct and if the province is aware and condones this misconduct then the province is guilty of misconduct. This needs to be noted, people are tracking this, we are tracking the policy, we are tracking whats written in law and what our rights are and they aren't being met. Slowing down this process will let that happen,” he added.

Coach hopes his players will play role in building lasting program RUGBY, from page 28

"I've been telling them for two weeks, I think they're the most improved team in the Bay of Quinte and even though that score doesn't look that great today, the skill level and quality of opponent is pretty good in this area," Ripley said. "For these guys to have not even seen rugby, let alone played it and then in four weeks they're competing with the top four teams in the area — any one of of those teams can compete at the provincial level. We may not be winning in those games, but we're not being embarrassed

in them." The positive season also sets the tone to build a program in future years. Ripley said he feels the returning Grade 9s will be competitive at the junior level and if the Grade 10s can recruit some more athletes to play, they'll be in the mix as well. "I'm sure the Panthers can be a competitive rugby team for the boys in the next year or two and for a while," Ripley said. "There's zero doubts the boys are tough, competitive, and willing to learn." The Panthers likely will seek exhibition or tournament action to extend their season.

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Library reaches lease deal with Vic Café for patio Officials say deal can boost programming, amenities for patrons of Picton branch ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

County library officials are hopeful a leasing deal that would place a privately operated cafe patio in front of the Picton branch on Main Street will add to patrons' enjoyment of the facility. On Tuesday, County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives chief executive officer Barbara Sweet confirmed her organization had leased the area to the east of the main entrance to the neighbouring Vic Café for a patio that could accommodate up to 30 people on a one-year trial basis. "We're thinking of what we can do to show we're welcoming, to get people's attention and get them into the front door of the library," Sweet said. "It's all about trying to innovate, trying to contribute to Main Street and doing something new so that we can catch people's attention." Sweet said a year ago when Main Street was torn apart in the midst of a reconstruction, the library staged a children's construction zone play area. It was well received and she said many parents and their children ended up coming inside to find out more about the range of programming being offered. She added that for years patrons have asked about the possibility of offering coffee at the library. With limited space in a historic Carnegie library, there wasn't much opportunity for innovation inside. When the Vic Café in the neighbouring Regent Theatre applied for a patio on Main Street and was denied due to its proximity to the crosswalk, it sparked an idea that could be of mutual benefit. "They're the obvious players in this piece because they're right there," Sweet said. "Clearly, they had no space." Picton councillor and library board member Lenny Epstein supported the idea. "This is not like the library is setting up a coffee shop where we have to put in infrastructure and espresso machines." he said. "It was a way for the library to gain an amenity that would be accessible. It seemed like a creative way for us to enhance the amenities of the library and for them to get the patio they're looking for." After being approached by Sweet, the Vic Café owners Rick and Sonya Szabo made a presentation to the library board earlier this year that was well received. A formal lease arrangement was created and the Szabos moved forward with efforts to landscape and furnish the area. They also had to take the lead on getting approvals from the County's heritage advisory committee and planning department. The library didn't call for public proposals for the space or for a cafe operation, a decision

NEW ADDITION Main Street will soon have a new addition as the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives leased space in front of its Picton branch to the neighbouring Vic Café on a one-year trial basis to offer patio service. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Epstein defended. "We're not building coffee infrastructure. I can't imagine there would have been other interest (in the space as is). The amount of rent we're getting doesn't fall within the purchasing bylaw where you have to go to tender for things like that — it's the larger contracts we're looking at," he said. "I don't see the sole sourcing as an issue. Because it's a lease for a year at this point, I don't think there's a huge amount of risk." Sweet said the revenue from the lease will help with library programming and it may even help make the library more accessible. With the patio open Sunday afternoons in the summer, she said it would make sense for the library to be open and accessible. With the boost in revenue, the staffing may be attainable in the summer months. "I think it should be a positive for our patrons in that way too," she said. Primarily, however, Sweet sees both a programming benefit and a civic benefit to the addition. From a programming benefit, the library may want to host "a coffee with" lectures on the patio. She said one possibility is a "coffee with a cop" program, where seniors can meet with OPP detachment commander Staff-Sgt. John Hatch. Other ways the patio could be utilized include sharing of printed materials like newspapers or books there, or adding live music to existing events like the Friends of the Library book sales. "Library life will go on as usual, but we're happily anticipating those things being bigger and better because of this," she said. Another hope is the enhancement of street life that comes with patio areas. "There's more public street life with the patios that have come over the past years. Even look at the people taking pictures of the (John A. Macdonald) statue, which also has had mixed opinions about it. People are out in the summer, and all of that is

very positive for the people of Picton and visitors," Epstein said. "With people on the street in common space, it allows conversations. You can say 'Hi' to your neighbours. Cafés have played that role." Some of the initial reaction on local Facebook groups to the patio has been negative with commentators suggesting the green-lighting of the patio represents a loss of public space that was freely accessible without any product purchase. Sweet said she doesn't agree that anything is being lost. Existing seating areas will be moved to the other side of the main entrance in a more spacious area. Free public WiFi access will continue to be offered around the clock — something she was pleased to see people are still passionate about using considering more available access points. Above all, she said she feels the library is meeting a request from patrons. "I don't see it as an elitist activity to be sitting at a cafe," she said, adding concerns will likely work themselves out naturally. Epstein said he likes the connection to the Szabos because of their belief in using local, healthy foods. He feels they will be great partners and they will want to make the space welcoming and accessible for all. He also said the library board is going to be open to suggestions during the trial. That may include finding ways to provide more shade in the public areas on the street or advancing new programming ideas. "I think the point of all of this is we want this to be a positive experience for the community. If there are concerns or ways we can make it better, we're all ears. We always want to make our service better. It doesn't have to be a confrontational thing." Sweet said she expects the Vic Café will be ready for a soft launch by the end of this month and to continue its efforts through August and possibly into the fall, depending on weather.

May 21, 2017 - The Prince Edward Horse and Pony Club will be hosting the 1st show of the season in the ring behind the Community Centre at the Picton Fairgrounds. Halter classes will begin at 9 a.m. followed by Western and English pleasure classes with the Western gaming events to follow. Food and refreshments will be provided all day by the County's newest food truck "County Grub" which is jointly operated by the Sophiasburgh Firefighters Association and the Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee. All funds raised are donated to various causes within Prince Edward County. This is an all-age family event that is free to attend. Come on out and support our riders. They love having an audience. For further information contact Blaine Way at 613-438-1250 or Kim Traviss at 613-920-9315.

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A North Marysburgh family is thankful for a caring community after their son contracted a nearly fatal strain of meningitis earlier this spring. Emerson Lewis had just turned three years old and was a typical young boy, full of energy and seemingly ready to attend his first year of Junior Kindergarten this fall. But at the end of March, Emerson was struggling with the flu bug that was going around Prince Edward County. Or so it seemed. “He had the stuffy nose and the symptoms like it was the flu,” father Evan Lewis explained. “On March 29, he had vomited in the night and was sleeping most of the day and was pretty lethargic. We thought he was drowsy because he had been up most of the night.” Emerson's mother, Amie Frost-Lewis, had spent the past week at Belleville General Hospital with her mother who was on life support. “Amie came home and we decided to take Emerson to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital to get him checked out,” Evan said. That decision to take Emerson to the local hospital turned out to be a life-saving one as blood tests would soon reveal the youngster's white blood cell count was five times the normal amount. Further testing at Belleville General Hospital including a chest X-ray, cat scan and a spinal tap would provide the definitive diagnosis: Streptococcus pneumonia meningitis. “Amie went with Emerson in ambulance and by the time I got to Belleville, I couldn't believe how unresponsive he had became,” Evan said. The tests explained what was going on with Emerson but the diagnosis terrified his parents. Evan travelled with Emerson as he was transported by air ambulance to Kingston General Hospital where he was monitored for 24 hours and placed on heavy duty intravenous antibiotics. “He had to be on the antibiotics for 14 days and had physiotherapy because he lost control of his trunk and head,” Amie said.

Between the dose of antibiotics and physiotherapy, Emerson was in hospital in Kingston for nearly a month. During the lengthy recovery, physicians noted Emerson wouldn’t respond to verbal instructions. “They kept asking if he was responding to us and at some points, it seemed like he was but other times he wouldn't,” Amie said. “I noticed he wasn't getting startled by loud noises like if a door was closed or something dropped off a table.” Hearing tests at KGH would indicate Emerson had profound hearing loss and follow-ups at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa confirmed the young man had suffered 99-percent hearing loss as a result of his illness. This led to more hospital time as Emerson received cochlear implants late last month that should, through time, training and therapy, return his hearing to 100 per cent. “We find that Emerson gets frustrated easily, and his communication is very low,” Amie added. The implants are expected to be activated in the very near future. What makes Emerson's ordeal even more distressing if the fact the child had received a meningitis vaccination. “I had no idea that meningitis could do what it did to my son,” Evan added. Both parents have been on leave from their employment (Evan works at Hamilton Beach and Amie is employed at Giant Tiger) since Emerson's diagnosis, remaining by the young man's side as he recuperates. “They've both been phenomenal,” Amie said of their couple's employers. At the outset of Emerson's illness, a family member offered to start a GoFundMe account to allow the community to support the family. “We initially declined because we thought Emerson might only be in the hospital for two weeks and we didn't know the severity of it all,” Amie said, adding the family was hoping to manage on their own.

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Plant sale Saturday a sign spring is here

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Trends in planting can change but some changes may work for you, others may not. For a number of years large drifts or blocks of the same perennial were highly admired and certainly during their blooming period can be quite spectacular. Last spring Marjorie Harris suggested that successfully maintaining blocks of the same plant and keeping out interlopers can be quite difficult and said that this has lead her to a revert back to

mixed borders combining perennials and shrubs. What is old is new again. Some of the dwarf shrubs also work well in these mixes, both evergreens as well as deciduous shrubs. Both types can bring with them a wide variety of coloured foliage. Certainly I have found my mixed shrub and perennial beds easier to maintain as the perennials act like under-plantings and leave less space for weeds. Weeds under low growing shrubs are also less visible. Needless to say, like many of you, I made the switch before Harris. Age rather than what was in style was the driver for me and I was attempting to reduce the maintenance required per bed. Planting tightly, even when only using perennials with the smaller plants close to the edges also works and is improved further with mulch. The Master Gardeners annual plant sale will take place in the Metro parking lot on Saturday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be perennials and shrubs from the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gardens also vegetables and herbs Please direct questions to pecmastergardeners@gmail.com.

New releases offer excitement at Crystal Palace TERROIR, from page 14

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Now in its ninth year, festival May 26-28 welcomes opportunity to attract new audiences to genre by providing fun, accessible music on shores of Lake Ontario

Quinte’s Isle Bluegrass Celebration looks to showcase next generation of musicians ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Going into its ninth year, the Quinte's Isle Bluegrass Celebration is trying to cultivate a future generation of bluegrass fans that will carry the festival and the genre forward. Organizer Melissa Sherman said she's doing that by bringing on a number of up-and-coming acts for the May 26-28 weekend — some who have been raised

with the music and others who have discovered it on their own. "We'll focus on some younger bands, but we're still going with traditional. Bluegrass music is changing," she said. "We want to keep the music alive, so it's all about growth." Sherman said since Day 1, her goal with the festival has been to focus on Canadian talent, but there is only so much of it. She said a lot of the bands she's dealing with now aren't products of

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the mainstream bluegrass circuit she's been involved with, but rather underground groups in bigger cities. "There's a lot of bluegrass in Toronto now," she said. "I'm trying to represent as much as I can from Ottawa, from Toronto, and from the Kitchener area. There's a good mix of traditional and progressive bluegrass. I'm really proud of our lineup, I think we went out of the box." That move could get a changing audience as Sherman said she'd like to connect with the same age group represented at County Pop last weekend and other local festivals. It appears to be taking hold as last year, the bluegrass celebration had its best year yet with a number of new audience members and more than 50 children on hand to listen to jam sessions and learn about music. "Bluegrass is very accessible," Sherman aid. "They can go up and pluck a string on a bass and no one is going to get upset about that." While Sherman said she doesn't like to schedule a headline band, she believes a reunion of Bluegrass Connection, a band popular in the 1970s and 1980s under the leadership of bass player Adam Dobson will be popular. Among the new talent, Alicia Robicheau is a name of interest. "As a kid, she used to come to shows with her grandfather. She's

PUTTING ON A SHOW Rhyme N Reason performs during the 2015 Quinte’s Isle Bluegrass Celebration.Another full lineup is booked to play this year’s festival, May 26-28. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette file photo)

the epitome of what bluegrass is. She came to club meetings, we got

We have 3 years to pay off the remaining $100,000 of our loan. The sooner we do, allows be+er resources to do our job – connec*ng the County daily with the fun stuff or emergencies like the water crisis. The June 3rd & 4th County Radiothon is about helping “pay off the loan” Last Radiothon we raised over $22,000. With your help, we’d like to top it. Tune in to hear about all of the great events we have lined up.

Vanessa Pandos

Chris Holder

Pearl Hucul

Paul Snepsts

Terry Culbert

Robert Cormier

Craig Foster

Anne Russell

Rob Leek

Treat Hull

Bas Kalt

Cheryl Bruce

Mike Harper

Baruch Zone

Dave MacKay

her a guitar and she started singing. Now, she has a six-piece

band. She's a young mother on in her first year of touring and I'm excited for her." Advance sales for camping packages are going well, with Sherman saying people are really taking advantage of spots on the beach. For $65 in advance, spectators can get a trailer site for two nights and a chance to watch 10 bands over a three-day period. According to Sherman, there's a neat experience available for campers as they're able to see some of the impromptu musical sessions away from the main stage. "Even if you don't like bluegrass, these musicians are phenomenal and they'll just jam," she said. "The campfires light up and the fun just keeps going." Sherman said she is also hopeful more local people will come for a day to share in the music. Day pass prices are $10 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, or $15 for Sunday. The musicians share in that gate. More information about the festival is available online at www.quintebluegrass.com. Also this year, the festival is partnering with Millpond Music, the organizers of the Prince Edward County Country Jamboree. Its promoter, Greg Verner, will be running an open mic night before the formal opening of the festival on May 25. Sherman is hopeful the cross promotion will help both events.

MEET THE ON AIR TEAM THAT CONNECTS THE COUNTY JUNE 3RD AND 4TH Sam St. Omer

Pat Larkin

Mike Roy

Marilyn Szoldra

Lynn Pickering

Mark Campbell

Carol Noel

Eric Pierson

Bill Roberts

Krista Hepburn

Ras Bingi

Jim (JJ) Johnston

Patrick Headley

Bobby Gale

Pamela Stagg

Bill McMahon

Michel Berube

Deb Simpson

Mike Farrell

John Mather

Phil Knox

Dave Somers

Dave Wheatley

DJ Ombudsman

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Eric Zylstra

The Frere Brothers

Ken Murray

Suzanne O’Connor

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A SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON COMMAND The Command Performance Choir in collaboration with the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers out of Ottawa presented a selection of music celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary on Sunday afternoon at the Regent Theatre. Fittingly, the performance began with a rendition of O Canada. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Cost would take five years to recoup Recovery expected to be ‘long haul’ PARKING, from page 1

“My concern is the BIA, because of the recentness of the information coming to them, are still trying to work out their position and some of the things they'd like to see,” he said in asking for the deferral. “… What I would like to see is to let the BIA complete their response to this parking report and then be able to use that as part of the informed discussion going forward.” While the committee supported the deferral, there was some varied opinions when it came to the parking options. Councillor Kevin Gale supported sticking with the traditional meters, saying they keep in line with the heritage look and feel the municipality has supported for Picton's downtown. “The parking meters are part of the heritage of downtown Picton,” he said. “…All my life there has been meters on Main Street in Picton.” He said the traditional meters are more accessible and convenient. However, several committee members expressed their support for the new pay stations. Councillor Steve Graham said the pay-and-display machines offer more flexibility in payment options. “These days people don't have coins in their pockets all the time,” he said. He said the machines offer an option to pay with a credit card, which could help drive more revenue. He said pay and display tickets would also allow a visitor to park at multiple locations without having to purchase a new ticket. “You can go to other areas within town and park on that same ticket,” he said. Mayor Robert Quaiff said he also liked the idea of pay-and-display machines. He said he visited Niagara-on-the-Lake last year and saw the value of the machines which were implemented there. “It saved the space on the sidewalk and allowed them to beautify their sidewalk space,” he said. “Rather than meters, they had the nice flower boxes and things like that.” He said municipal staff there indicated the removal of parking meters was also a benefit during winter snow removal. “I think there are some advantages there,” said Quaiff.

Engineering, development and works commissioner Robert McAuley said the new machines also offer a smartphone application that allows visitors to top up their parking time without having to go back to the machine. A staff report brought forward to last week's meeting says parking meters generated $78,000 in revenue and another $28,000 in fines and penalties in 2015. The report says installing pay stations in Market Lane could generate approximately $51,000 with ticket revenue estimated at $8,600 based on a 45 per cent occupancy rate for 48 weeks per year. The change to pay stations is projected to increase revenue by $150 per space for a total of $18,000 across the 120 street parking spaces at the current rate of $0.75 per hour. However, the hourly rate is proposed to increase to $1 per hour, which would bring in an additional $6,000. The report estimates a fiveyear payback on the capital cost for the new machines. The motion would bring with it some changes to the municipal parking bylaw. All municipallydesignated accessible parking spaces would be free, but would have a maximum two hour limit. Parking would be limited to two hours everywhere except parking spaces within market lane. The hourly rate for controlled Picton street parking would be increased to $1 while the hourly rate for controlled parking in Market Lane would be $0.50. The new municipal parking lot on King Street would remain free to use.

EMERSON, page 28

However, that became less and less of an option as the mileage between Picton and Kingston and Ottawa racked up and Evan and Amie were unable to work regularly. In the coming months, Emerson will be going to Ottawa once a week for speech and hearing therapy and treatment and Kingston twice a week for follow ups. Throw in a trip to Belleville once a week for further treatment and the hours in a car will multiply expo-

nentially for the young family. “It's going to be a long haul,” Amie said. “We could be driving to Ottawa once a week for the next year,” It's been a rough stretch for the family between Amie's mother's illness and the loss of her sister Angie Harvey, a well-known and liked community member who passed suddenly in July. “The last nine months have been very rough,” Amie said. To support the Lewis family, please visit www.gofundme.com/ emerson-lewis.

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