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Trustees award tenders for paving work

Pay-and-display parking coming to Picton’s downtown

PECI entrances to receive $587,717 makeover

Councillors vote 10-4 to install 23 ticket machines, on-street parking rates to increase to $1 an hour

JASON PARKS

CHAD IBBOTSON

STAFF WRITER

Both the front and rear entrances of PECI will be modified and upgraded this summer after the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board award tenders for a number of paving projects Tuesday night.

Work at Centre Hastings Secondary School and Centennial Secondary School was also approved but the largest amount of work in terms of dollar amount went to Cooney Excavating who will undertake the work at PECI.The front entrance modifications will cost $370,275 while the rear modifications are expected to cost $217,443.

According to supporting documents and a report issued

by Nick Pfeiffer, superintendent of business services and Kim Horrigan, manager of planning, building renewal funds will be utilized for the parking lot and paving improvements to PECI. The iconic semi-circular drive way at the front of PECI will be altered drastically, judging by site plans attached to the report.The front driveway will still enter the school from Barker Street but will be more of a semi-oval, running parallel to the front of the facility and exit at the south west corner of the property near the corner of Barker and Paul streets.

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PECI Panther Vanessa Willis makes an attempt in the senior girls javelin competition at the 2017 COSSA track and field meet in Belleville Thursday. The thrower earned a bronze medal in shot put. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Opinions were varied as council sat to consider a move to pay and display parking in Picton, but in the end a majority vote decided the machines were the way to go.

The changes were approved in a recorded vote of 10–4 with councillors Kevin Gale, Dianne O'Brien, Lenny Epstein, and Jamie Forrester voting against.

Councillors David Harrison and Bill Roberts were absent.

The measure will see the replacement of 84 single space parking meters and 50 posts from Picton's Main Street, as well as 45 single unit meters elsewhere in the downtown core, replaced with pay and display machines.

There will be 11 pay stations installed on Main Street and eight more shared between Walton, Elizabeth, Ross and King streets.

Three pay and display machines will be installed on Market Lane.

A total of $225,000 was included in the 2017 budget to complete the project.

The hourly rate for on-street parking will increase from $0.75 per hour to $1 per hour while the parking rate for Market Lane will be set a $0.50 per hour.

Those displaying accessible parking permits will be allowed to park in any space free of charge.

The motion had been deferred to Tuesday's meeting

from the May 11 committee-ofthe-whole meeting as council expected to receive comment from the Picton BIA. That comment came Tuesday in the form of correspondence from BIA chair Robyn Molyneaux, which indicated some division among the BIA members who participated in a parking survey distributed earlier this year.

Molyneaux's letter says the majority of BIA members who responded to the survey supported two-hour free parking, while also acknowledging significant concerns about the abuse of free parking spots on Main Street by residents, other business owners, and staff.

The BIA's correspondence asked, if council were to support pay-and-display, that there be free two-hour parking during the winter and lower rates in shoulder seasons. They also requested higher parking rates of $2 per hour in the peak season. The BIA asked for significantly higher fines for parking infractions — up to $25 from $7 — in addition to supporting free accessible parking.

Gale spoke against the introduction of pay and display machines, saying his thoughts on the matter hadn't changed since the May 11 committee-of-thewhole meeting.

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Long-serving school board employees Eric Caley and Sherry Harrison honoured Well-known support staff members receive Great Place Awards during ceremony Tuesday evening JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board employees Eric Caley and Sherry Harrison were honoured Tuesday night with Great Place Awards. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

A pair of longtime local public education employees were among those honoured at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board's Great Place Awards ceremony Tuesday evening.

Eric Caley, a maintenance mechanic at PECI and Sherry Harrison, an administrative assistant at Queen Elizabeth School, were among 10 honourees for the board's annual service recognition program that recognizes Board staff, students, parents and guardians, volunteers, and community partners for their contribution to student achievement and well-being, and who are held in high esteem through their demonstration of the board’s Growing with Character core values.

Spokesperson Kerry Donnell said the honour was the board’s highest form of recognition.

“These awards to go people who go above and beyond their regular duties,” Donnell said.

“Congratulations recipients, you are held in high esteem by your peers, students, your coworkers, and your community.”

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Added to that long list of outstanding individuals Tuesday was Caley and Harrison.

In reading his nomination notes, director of education Mandy Savery-Whiteway said Caley's caring, welcoming personality and gentle disposition are appreciated by everyone at PECI and that each day, PECI's “Mr. Fix-It” greets students and staff with a ‘Good morning’ and later on, a ‘well, how’d the day go?’ showing his genuine interest in people.

“Eric believes in making PECI better for students and has worked with the school athletic council to order and install 80 banners recognizing team achievements,” Savery-Whiteway said. “Each year he donates handmade items to a school fundraising auction and they consistently attract the highest bids. Students wrote in the nomination that when they were having trouble with some equipment in their class Eric was called and responded right away. They were appreciative that he seemed to know exactly how to fix it.”

With better than four decades of service to the former Prince Edward and now amalgamated Hastings-Prince Edward public school boards, Caley goes above and beyond his regular duties to keep the local secondary school clean and issue free.

“He believes things should be

done as soon as possible to help someone else’s day be better.

Most of the time that means him putting down his lunch and taking care of the request. After all to Eric, students and staff come first,” the director stated. “Eric is known for his professional work ethic and for being a positive role model and often provides guidance to new staff to help them feel welcome in their surroundings.

The nomination described Eric’s joy in sharing stories about life, fishing and his grandchildren.”

PECI principal Darren McFarlane agreed wholeheartedly with the Caley's Mr. Fix-It moniker and was a value-added member of the school's support staff system.

“He's always engaging students in a very positive way and that goes for his fellow staff as well. I've never heard him complain about anything at the school and he's always one text away when there's a problem or an issue,” McFarlane said. “Whether it's fishing or hockey, he has a story to tell and the students really relate and are inspired. He's a caring adult in the life of the school and provides an important role outside of his regular duties.”

In her nomination, Harrison was described as being the heartbeat of the Queen Elizabeth school community, providing an outstanding level of service to students, staff and families.

Harrison knows the names of every one of the 240 Tigers

attending Queen 'E' and due to her long service of 34 years, has worked with families for more than one generation.

“Sherry genuinely cares for each student and demonstrates this through her attention to school-and-home safety. Each day she navigates the chaotic and confusing busing of primary students who have bus notes to travel to a different location at the end of the day. That’s not an easy task while still keeping track of other students’ requirements and the nonstop interruptions of a busy school office,” Savery-Whiteway said.

The director added Harrison gives her full attention to everyone she interacts with, responding with courtesy and respect.

“An example of this is when a parent forgot to pass along a message that her daughter was not going to the after-school program.

The bus had already left and Sherry helped figure out a plan for the student to get home safely,” said Savery-Whiteway.

“Sherry is always willing to go out of her way to provide support when it is needed. If a class is short a copy of a test, Sherry will get it to them. If a parent needs to get a lunch to a student, Sherry will deliver it. When volunteers are needed for theme nights, fun fairs or ticket sales, Sherry steps up. No job is too big or too small, no matter the day or time of year.”

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Federal government delivers $500,000 for tech start-ups Picton companies seen as drivers of regional economic growth ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A federal Eastern Ontario Development Program grant levied through a neighbouring county’s economic development organization could mean a leveraged $1.16-million investment in Picton.

On Tuesday at Loyalist College, Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announced the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) secured up to $500,000 in federal funding for emerging technologies under the Collaborative Economic Development Projects (CEDP) funding stream. That money would be matched with $616,000 in incremental private investments in five technological start-up companies located in the PEC Innovation Centre on Bridge Street.

In a news release following the announcement, Northumberland CFDC executive director Wendy Curtis explained the start-up businesses in Picton have the potential to drive economic growth beyond Prince Edward County.

“With CEDP, our primary focus is innovation and job creation,” Curtis said. “These projects received strong regional support because they exemplify

ON THE CUTTING EDGE Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis tries a virtual reality surgical simulator during Tuesday’s announcement of $500,000 in federal CEDP funding for five Picton tech start-ups. (Submitted photo)

The Bridge Street facility has become a hub for new-technology businesses in recent years with the support of the federal government through the Prince EdwardLennox and Addington CFDC,

the importance of the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, products, and processes that will drive new economic opportunities in eastern Ontario.”

which created the Upper Canada Equity Fund in collaboration with First Stone Venture Partners, a private-sector partner.

They include Nectar Desk, which offers a cloud-based contact centre solution; Komodo OpenLab, described as a purveyor of touch-screen smart technology for individuals with physical disabilities; Tire Wizard, a multichannel e-commerce platform for automotive retailers; Coqui3D (Marion Surgical), a company offering virtual reality surgery simulators; and Screaming Power, which offers a cloud-based mobile application for data management and customer interaction in the energy industry.

Ellis said the funding assists with the government’s priority to make Canada a global leader in innovation that drives creates jobs, drives growth across industries, and improves the quality of life for residents. Specifically from these five projects, Ellis said there will be tangible benefits for the local economy.

“This investment through the EODP will support an emerging cluster of high-technology startups that are typically associated with dense urban centres,” he said in the release. “The investment will create 22 good-paying jobs in our local community and impact the region by positioning us to participate in the new economy and compete in the global marketplace through investments in innovation and technology.”

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Sandbanks earns Environmental Defence Blue Flag certification for commitment to beach ecosystem CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Visitors to Sandbanks Provincial Park's Outlet Beach may notice a

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For the first time Sandbanks will have a beach marked with the international Blue Flag ecocertification. Sandbanks is only the second Ontario provincial park, after Wasaga Beach, to reach the certification, which was established 30 years ago.

The Blue Flag program is meant to show that a beach or marina is clean and accessible, has great water quality, meets high safety standards and is working

to protect local shorelines and ecosystems. There are 27 beaches and eight marinas flying the flags across Canada.

The Blue Flag program is administered by Environmental Defence in Canada and is managed internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The program has established flags at 4,000 beaches and marinas in 47 countries across the globe.

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“This Blue Flag certification recognizes Ontario’s commitment to environmental leadership and is a clear sign to visitors of Sandbanks Provincial Park that they are in for a world class beach experience,” said McGarry. “I’m proud that Sandbanks is being recognized for their work to create a truly memorable experience

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and I encourage everyone to visit the park, enjoy the beach and see what it has to offer.”

A record number of 27 Canadian beaches reached the certification this year. In addition to meeting high international standards of water quality, to receive the Blue Flag Sandbanks had to meet established standards of environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services. Sandbanks joins Moonlight Beach in Sudbury and Colchester Harbour Marina in the Town of Essex in reaching the certification for the first time.

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Sandbanks with its first blue flag.

“Not only does Sandbanks have stunning beaches and dunes, but the park has great environmental education programming, responsible habitat management, accessible facilities, and excellent water quality,” said Tryon.

She said the Blue Flag is a widely-known program that people know to look for as a symbol of high quality.

“Millions of people around the world look for the Blue Flag when choosing a beach or marina to visit and there’s a good reason for that,” said Tryon. “A Blue Flag means that a beach or marina is clean, sustainably managed, and meets high safety standards — it is truly a symbol of excellence.”

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Epstein supports Picton BIA’s suggestion to continue practice of allowing two-hour free parking on Main Street “We're a town that's over 200 years old and we've spent a lot of time and money on heritage — preservation of our buildings, signs, construction, the lights are a heritage design, the work being done on our crosswalks and side-

said he also didn't have enough information about how the machines' ability to make seasonal adjustments to parking rates.

“What I would like to see is more concrete details about how pay-and-display would be rolled out,” he said.

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walks,” he said. “Now we're going to put in pay-and-display parking meters because it's easier for people with smartphones.”

For different reasons Epstein also didn't support the motion.

He said he supported free twohour parking for Main Street as suggested by the Picton BIA. He

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He said he wouldn't support two-hour free parking because of the enforcement challenges it would present.

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Councillor Brad Nieman also supported the motion.

“I support the pay stations, that's the way of the future and we either go with it or we're going to get left behind,” he said.

He also didn't support free two-hour parking.

The changes are expected to see an increase in parking revenue.

In 2015 parking meters generated $78,000 in revenue and another $28,000 in fines and penalties. Staff said the move to pay and display machines in Market Lane is anticipated to generate $51,000 per year, along with estimated ticket revenue of $8,600 based on a 45-per-cent occupancy rate for 48 weeks per year. The move to pay and display machines, along with the increased parking rate, are projected to generate an additional $24,000 per year across the 120 street parking spaces.

The new pay and display machines are expected to offer a smartphone application that allows visitors to add time to the meter without having to travel back to the machine.

Pfeiffer says project has been on ‘to-do list’ for a while PAVING, from page 1

The lane size will be doubled to allow buses to drop and pick up students off in front of the school instead of staging at the western side of PECI as is the practice now.

In addition to those modifications, the rows of parking at the front of the school will be moved closer to the school so as not to encroach on Barker Street and the southeastern staff lot is to be expanded.

The back parking lot will also be repaved and one of the three tennis courts will be lost in order to expand and provide more parking for staff and students.

“The school has been short of parking for many years and this is a project that's been on the 'to do' list for a while,” Pfeiffer told the Gazette.

The front entrance modification was designed in concert with Triboard Transportation so the bussing company can stage in front of the school as has been their request for a number of years, Pfeiffer added.

While one might speculate this work being undertaken might be connected to plans to make PECI a Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility sometime in the coming years, Pfeiffer said the project has been on the back burner for some time.

“These have been things that have been on the list for a long time, it's only been in the last year or two we've been given substantial amounts of capital funding from the Ministry to address these types of projects,” Pfeiffer said “We've gone from doing one or two of these types of projects to 20 this year.”

In April, the board approved $1.169 million worth of roofing repairs to be completed by Crawford Roofing this summer.

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Third edition of Welcome Guide features more than 370 local businesses Some 20,000 booklets will be distributed to promote hub areas CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Now in its third year, the Prince Edward County Welcome Guide continues to expand.

The Bloomfield Area Business Association (BABA), Consecon Business Association, Picton Business Improvement Association and Wellington & District Business Association have, along with the County's community development department, worked together for the past three years to produce the Welcome Guide.

The 2017-2018 guide was launched on Tuesday and again targets visitors, providing a directory of member businesses within each association, detailed maps of each location, and a description of each community.

Consecon joined the guide last year with six businesses. That number has been surpassed this year says Consecon Business Association representative Janet Battaglio. “Expanding our reach to include the greater Consecon area this year gave 16 businesses the opportunity to showcase Consecon and area as a must-see destination,� Battaglio says.

A total of 20,000 guides were produced this year, the printing made possible by the collaborative effort, says BABA chair

WELCOMING COMMITTEE From left, Barbara Vaughan, Neil Carbone, Janet Battaglio, Patricia McDermott, Grace Nyman, and Daniel Vaughan celebrate their collaboration on the 2017-2018 Prince Edward County Welcome Guide Tuesday in Bloomfield. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Patricia McDermott. “The combined guide is a win for us all,� McDermott says. “By combining forces and resources with the other associations, we are able to produce 20,000 guides for distribution in the county, through events, businesses and tourism centres.�

Wellington & District Business Association chair Evan Nash says all four of the associations agreed the main goal is to provide easy access to information for those

visiting Prince Edward County. “Using one guide to provide information for all four communities and over 370 businesses makes it a lot easier for visitors to plan their trip,� he says.

Picton BIA office administrator Judith Burfoot says the guide supports the County brand while also capturing the individual identity of each community. “To achieve this, each of the business associations provided photos and editorial for their own

sections, the municipality co-ordinated the project and the designers, Vaughan Group, ensured that the overall look and feel of the guide reflected the County brand — it’s a real partnership,� Burfoot says.

Vaughan Group spokesperson Barbara Vaughan said the guide showcases some great local photography this year.

Community development co-ordinator Grace Nyman says the 2017-2018 guide makes it easier for visitors to find information on all four communities in one place. She said the County's eight new visitor information 'hot spots', established through the County's visitor services program for 2017, will give the guide a chance to be prominently displayed across Prince Edward County.

Community development director Neil Carbone says the third year of the Welcome Guide sees four business associations working together, an increasing

number of participating businesses, and a new distribution plan to get the guide in the right hands. “We are so pleased that this business support initiative continues to be a success,� he says.

Carbone said the guide shows the value of te local business community working together. “This started as a bit of an experiment three years ago, it was so successful it’s carried on.

It’s great for all the businesses, it’sgreat for business associations, and it sends a good message that all these businesses and business organizations are working together instead of on their own. Doing that, you can be more successful because your investment goes further.�

In each of the past three years, the cover of the guide has featured a different community. This year it is Bloomfield’s turn.

An electronic version of the guide is available online at www.thecounty.ca/welcomeguide-2017.

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cherylwgazette@gmail.com www.pictongazette.com The Picton Gazette is the oldest continuously published independent community newspaper in Canada, established in 1830. Now owned and published by Jean Morrison, this popular community newspaper circulated to every household in Prince Edward County features the largest and most responsive classified and real estate sections in the County, making the Gazette the paper of record. Well known for featuring local news, sports and featuring the community and its culture, the paper's content is gathered by three full-time reporters and the production work is done by its staff based in Napanee. The Picton Gazette advertising sales staff sells display advertising in the paper and can arrange insert printing and distribution in the County, in their sister paper The Napanee Beaver (circulation 15,752) or in any of the 23 Metroland community newspapers from Brighton to Ottawa, capturing approximately 500,000 households.

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Gazette Volume 187, Week 21 267 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0

PICTON GAZETTE

COMMENTARY

Picton BIA’s call for comparable parking fees elsewhere worthwhile

AS technology continues to make physical distances seem smaller, it isn’t an easy time to operate a small business catering to a local clientele. Many consumers now look online for convenience, selection, and price. Often, those aspects of e-commerce seem to trump the idea that a local business person is putting money directly into his or her own community by employing local people, paying taxes or rent, and choosing to keep any promotions and advertising dollars close to him. These business people are often asked to dip into their own pockets to provide product or sponsorship for any number of community causes.

Mindful of those realities and the increasing costs to do business due to rising energy costs that not only impact direct bills, but also impact supplies and labour, small businesses deserve every advantage they can to survive.

For this reason, the Picton BIA membership makes a reasonable argument that implementing pay-and-display only in downtown Picton is not good for business. Many communities in the Quinte area like Belleville and Napanee have moved away from paid parking in recent years and one would think as long as Bloomfield and Wellington offer free parking, there might be more incentive for tourists to visit those communities on a rainy day or to consider hosting at their restaurants where parking is a bit less

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costly. True, a dollar an hour isn’t a major imposition for many, but there is an allure to some for not having to be bothered paying it.

Although the free two-hour parking seemed to work well, it makes sense that the County look to recoup revenue from parking as the municipality, too, struggles with increasing bills. It is also a fair argument that visitors don’t pay their fair share of the cost for their impacts on local infrastructure and services. That said, the municipality should want to collect that money equitably from all its core areas where tourists go. To not make the decision to install pay parking elsewhere — including the two villages where parking has been known to be scarce — sends the wrong message to the people who want to visit Picton shops to support local businesses. That inequity should be rectified sooner rather than later.

While the municipality also doesn’t want to give the impression it is inhospitable to visitors, the suggestion of a cheaper rate for the shoulder season and the off-season is also worthy of further study. Year-round business is key to a sustainable local economy and any incentive that keeps people visiting local shops and services instead of looking elsewhere can be considered money well spent. If local businesses remain healthy, the investment will be returned to the community many times over.

PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Tel: 613-476-3201 Fax: 613-476-3464 Editorial e-mail: gazette@bellnet.ca Classifieds e-mail: gazetteclass@bellnet.ca

Jean Morrison President

Deb McCann Business Manager

Karen Gyde Classifieds Manager

Christine DeMille Class/Sales Asst.

Cheryl Weaver Adam Bramburger Editor Advertising Sales

BURNING RUBBER Whether it was American muscle or high-tech late models from overseas they came to see, thousands of car racing enthusiasts from all over Ontario descended upon Prince Edward County Saturday to watch and take part in the Arm Drop Drag Races and car show at the Picton Airport. The drag racing action continues this summer with Arm Drop events on June 24 and September 16. For more information, please visit www.armdrop.com. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937

n Cyclist Manly Sero, 35, was killed when his bicycle was struck by a car during a rain storm on Hillier Route 2. Allegedly, Sero pulled in front of the car while attempting to cross from one side of the road to the other. He was thrown into the ditch. n The Centenary and Old Boys’ Reunion Committee announced plans to publish a souvenir historical booklet to mark Picton’s milestone anniversary. The product would be printed on fine paper and feature interesting photographs. C.S. McGillivray would co-ordinate the information to be included. n A young girl who wandered off alone in the woods near Melville was found and returned home without incident.

1957

n The campaign to become Prince Edward-Lennox MP June 10 became a threehorse race as Wilber Nicholson Crandall, of Tamworth entered on the Social Credit banner. Conservative Clarence Milligan and Liberal Clinton Green were also on the ballot. n MPP Norris Whitney announced the new provincial park at Outlet Beach would offer camping facilities and a provision would be made to accommodate area Scouting troupes with a site suitable for their specific camping needs. n Hastings County council decided that a move by Deseronto to pull out of its roads system would not negatively affect plans for a bridge to Prince Edward County.

1977

n A group of Wellington residents sought to encourage the federal and provincial governments to dredge the harbour in Wellington to allow free passage for commercial and recreational boats. The move would help welcome tourists and provide the only safe harbour from Presqu’ile to Point Traverse, the group argued. n Wellington trap shooter Earl Marvin was honoured with an achievement award at the 10th Ontario Sports Awards dinner in Toronto. He won Canadian and provincial veterans’ championships in 1976. n Wellington residents Jared and June Ball constructed two windmills on their property. The turbines provided 80 per cent of their household power,

1997

n Progressive Conservative leader Jean Charest drew about 500 people to a whistlestop in Rossmore. Most were supportive, save a busload of Reform Party “swat team” members who arrived to protest the event. Many of the young Reformers wore Brian Mulroney masks. n Reform Party leader Preston Manning also visited Prince Edward-Hastings, speaking at a rally in Belleville in front of more than 500 supporters. He promised to scrap the GST and simplify income tax. n Rick Pennycooke, a consultant hired by Picton IGA owner Mark Gardner lobbied the Picton BIA to oppose a new grocery store locating by Canadian Tire. He said it could take business away from the core.

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ALL IN GOOD TASTE

Library can help businesses with new technology

Are you about to launch a start-up in the county? Is your small business growing and looking to expand? Are you ready to change careers and considering sole-proprietorship? If questions like these are keeping you up at night, the library is here to help.

Whether you’re looking to build, launch or grow a small business, we want to support you the best way we know how – with education!

START UP SMART WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

Members of the County’s Artisanal Comedy Troupe:Taste (from left) That Gavin North, Lenny Epstein and Beth Easton perform at the opening evening of the Comedy Country Summer Comedy Series at Athol Town Hall Saturday. The next show in the series is scheduled June 11.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Bank provides necessary service in Bloomfield

Many residents of the Bloomfield area were shocked to hear about the proposed closing of our only bank, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), in September. To make it worse, the bank machine will be removed and safety deposit boxes will be moved to Picton.

The Standard Bank, one of several that eventually formed the CIBC was situated in Bloomfield over a hundred years ago.

Five generations of our family and many others, have been well served by our local branch.

It’s a comfortable feeling dealing with people who know their customers’ needs.

Some of the Bloomfield residents can’t drive and don’t own computers. They are able to get to the bank and post of-

fice, walking to get much needed exercise and fresh air .

It might be their only social contact of the day. In both places of business, the friendly ladies watch over them.

Tourists flock to Prince Edward every year, many stopping at the bank. In the summer months especially, there are often line- ups at the tellers and the bank machine. .

Who wants to battle the traffic and parking of downtown Main Street in Picton? It’s interesting that Bloomfield CIBC bank was kept open during the summer of 2016 while Picton Main Street was torn up.

I urge everyone , including those from Picton who enjoyed the convenience of summer of 2016 to stop in at County Maga-

Down with the fence surrounding patio in front of Picton library

Regarding “Library reaches lease deal with Vic Café for patio” in the May 18 Gazette...

I am so disappointed to learn that my friends on the Library Board have agreed to close off access to the library patio for the benefit of a café. It goes against everything our free library system stands for.

Yes it might be nice to have available coffee or a cold drink which the Friends of the Library could provide in the basement room where their bookstore was

and the proceeds could go to the library collection. No one was every consulted on possible options to my knowledge.

But to enclose the patio by a fence with access open only to those who can afford to pay is an outrage.

This elite clientele will also be able to read newspapers or books, says the chief executive officer.

Down with the fence say I. Myrna Wood Picton

zine and sign the petition to keep our bank open.

Letters or emails to the bank officials, our MPP and also MP would be good. Also call a bank number 1-888-780-8416 to protest. A community meeting will be held at Bloomfield Town Hall , Main Street, at 7 to 9 p.m. on June 15. Show you care about our village . Our school is closing. If the bank closes, how long will it be before the post office does the same?

A bank in a small community is not only about money. It is being a part of a circle to serve the neighbours. I hope the CIBC is interested in its people not just the bottom line.

Helen Williams RR1 Picton

LETTERS POLICY

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

Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

Wednesdays this May have been all about small business. We launched our “Start Up Smart: Small Business, Big Ideas” workshop series to give small business owners practical tips and advice on how to manage their day-today operations. We’ve covered a wide range of topics such as how to build free or low-cost websites, creative marketing tactics and how to boost your productivity and achieve business success.

Coming up Wednesday, May 31 at 2 p.m. in the Wellington branch is our much-anticipated final workshop “Social Media for Small Businesses.” I will convene a panel of local business owners who are using social media to promote their work in The County and beyond.

Social media can be a confusing and complex communications tool to conquer. While marketing experts agree that social media is an important way to directly connect with your clients, customers and brand fans, it can be a struggle to keep current across multiple social media platforms.

Facebook, Instagram,

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Linkedin, Snapchat, Twitter… does your small business really need to be active on all of these social media platforms to succeed?

Why should your business be on one platform instead of another?

How can you use social platforms to build awareness of your products and services? Where and when are your customers most likely to engage with your social content?

We’ll explore these questions and more May 31 during our “Social Media for Small Businesses” workshop. And with two local business owners taking part in our expert panel discussion, you’re sure to learn current social media insights and take away practical tools and strategies for your online marketing activities.

MEET LOCAL EXPERTS

Based just outside of Picton, Spark Box Studio provides artist-in-residence programs, creative workshops and much more. Executive director Chrissy Poitras plays an

active role in encouraging creativity in the county and will be on hand to provide expert social media advice. Tara McMullen from Tara McMullen Photography runs a successful photography business and specializes in wedding and portrait photography.

As long-time social media users, McMullen and Poitras have very current perspectives about how to expand your marketing mix by building your online audiences. In a panel format, they’ll share their views on social media, discuss why social media is such a valuable tool as well as share best practices and tips. We hope you’ll get some new ideas and perhaps some fresh inspiration from this workshop.

Advance registration is highly recommended. Please contact Tracy at 613-399-2023 or register@peclibrary.org as soon as possible. In the meantime, why not meet Poitras and McMullen on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?

Visit them on social channels or at sparkboxstudio.com and taramcmullen.com and see what these social media experts are up to.

In addition to events, we also offer multiple small business tools.

If you need to make photocopies, send a fax, use a computer or create a 3D model, visit the County Library.

Don’t forget that we also have real and virtual shelves fully stocked with useful business books and reference materials.

Your local librarian can help you find the business resources and tools you need – just ask!

We’ve got a full calendar of June events lined up across all of our six branches. Visit the events calendar on peclibrary.org to learn more.

There’s still a lot of activity at Community Care

This is about the time each year when we stop running some programs for the summer. This year is different. Check this column often to find out what’s going on. While the walking programs have wrapped up for the season and the Seniors Luncheon Social locations have been reduced to just Picton, there will nevertheless be lots going on.

Community Care received funding from the New Horizons Program to focus on boosting the current offerings of social recreational programs for seniors. You’ll be able to sign up for the course Fitness 4 Seniors and participate in a Memoir Writing Course. We’ll also be holding events for seniors in municipal halls throughout the county.

And we want to work with the many recreation committees so that all local events are in harmony. Just last week we received the contact listing for all such committees and so we’ll be in touch soon. There will be many more activities available that will emerge as planning progresses.

The Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation also funded Community Care through a special grant to address social isolation among seniors. We’ll be

INFO FOR SENIORS

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working closely with what we’re considering to be “non-traditional” partners to identify seniors who might benefit from services that Community Care offers. The OPP, fire department, Hastings-Quinte EMS, local libraries , Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Prince Edward Family Health Team will be working together with Community Care to help seniors live at home.

We’re also recruiting volunteers to help at the reception desk at the Community Care office in Picton. Three hours a week is all you need to have

available for this volunteer placement. If you like answering phones and greeting the public this might be for you.

There are volunteer placements available at the new programming and events in the municipal halls. Maybe you have a few hours once a week to help right in your own community. If that doesn’t strike your fancy how about helping for two hours on tag day? Volunteers are stationed at locations throughout the county and you can be one of them!

Call 613-476-7493 to make an appointment with one of our amazing and committed staff members to start the conversation about volunteer work that fits your interests and schedule.

MINI TREASURE CHEST AUCTION

Community Care’s Thrift Shop is holding a mini treasure chest silent auction. See the exceptional and unique items on display at 153 Main St., Picton.

Bidding starts on Monday, May 29 at 1 p.m. and closes at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. All of the funds raised support programs for seniors in Prince Edward County.

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WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450)

GETTING ORGANIZED Bob and Gayle Osborne invite you to join them for a complimentary Lunch & Learn. Understand the basics of being prepared. Have your questions answered about final arrangements, cremation, and more.

Join us Wednesday June 14th at 11:30 am The Beck N Call, 252 Main St. Picton Presented by the Whattam and Hicks Funeral Homes RSVP Warren Powell by Monday June 12, 2017 613-438-7740 warrencpowell@gmail.com SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon.

E-MAIL, staff@whattamfuneralhome.com & for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

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: All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 9-11:30. 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: May 8thSandy Vader, 9thDebra Marshall, 10thLorraine Lamarre, 11thEdra Rose, 12thMark & Jen Wakefield, 14thMichelle Mossey, 15thSarah Harrison, 16thBob Ferguson, 17thPeter Cole, 18thSusan Hughes, 19thVivian McConnell.

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. June 5th & 12th (6:309:30pm). June 26th (4:30-6:45pm) 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. In support of Hospice PE. 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: ANNUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOUTH SHORE APPEAL FUND – At 3633 Hwy#33 (Loyalist Pkwy) west of the roundabout across from Hagerman’s Farm Stand 8am-2pm.Great donations coming in including a wind surfer, items of furniture, small kitchen appliances, framed art & many more items.

MAY 27: PEC MASTER GARDENERS ANNUAL PLANT SALE – Metro Parking Lot 8am-noon. Lots of perennials, shrubs, roses, native plants, drought & shade tolerant plants plus unusual annuals all at reasonable prices & mostly grown in our own gardens. Master Gardeners will be on hand for advice.

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: FRIENDS OF PICTON LIBRARY QUALITY BOOK SALE – 10am-2pm at the Picton Library.

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

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.

MAY 30: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

MAY 31: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

MAY 31: COMMUNITY LUNCH LOAVES & FISHES – Noon at the Salvation Army. This will be a BBQ Lunch serving salads, hamburgers, hotdogs, dessert & beverages. No charge for this meal. All are welcome to attend.

JUNE 1: SHOUT SISTER SPRING FUNRAISER CONCERT – To benefit “County Kids Read” at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St. Picton. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show at 7pm. Tickets $10. Children 12 & under free.

JUNE 3: 300 YEARS OF MODERN FREEMASONRY 1717-1917 OPEN HOUSE – At the PE Masonic Lodge 13251 Loyalist Parkway, 9am-4pm. Free hotdogs & drinks.

Displays of Freemasonry. Concordant Body Displays. ChIP Child Identification Clinic 9am-2pm. Lodge Room Tours & Shriner Clowns. Sponsored by PE Lodge No. 18 & Star-InThe-East Lodge No. 164.

JUNE 3: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm.

JUNE 3: WONDERS OF OUR WOODLOTS – Quinte Woodlot Association AGM & Field Day. Open to all. Learn about Trail Cameras & forest photography. Doors open 9am, Moira Hall, 29 Carson Rd (off Moira Rd) Centre Hastings.

Lunch provided if you preregister. Cost $10 for OWA members & $25 for non-members. RSVP Kevin 396-6381.

JUNE 3: PREGNANCY MASSAGE FOR PARTNERS WORKSHOP – Cancelled.

JUNE 4: BURR’S CEMETERY ANNUAL DECORATION DAY – Donations gratefully accepted. Tax receipts available.

JUNE 4: CHRIST CHURCH CEMETERY HILLIER DECORATION DAY SERVICE – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington will hold service in Hillier Town Hall at 10:30am followed by a potluck lunch. Cemetery Service in Christ Church Hillier Cemetery, Closson & Danforth Rd at 1:30pm. All Welcome. Info 399-3082 or 968-3320.

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

MODELLING MOB The models participating in The Dressing Room’s Lights, Camera...Fashion! show gather backstage at the Regent Theatre. The contemporary fashion show raised more than $8,000 to help with the dayto-day operations of the 99-year-old theatre on Main Street. (Submitted photo)

Lights, Camera...Fashion! raises $8,000 for Regent Theatre collaborates with The Dressing Room for empowering girls’ night out ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Most fashionistas would agree a fresh, spring look can pay big dividends.

Picton’s grand Monarch of Main Street, the 99-year-old Regent Theatre got that fresh look May 11 as collaborators Lori Foster and Georgia Papanicolaou led a volunteer team to pull together the Lights, Camera…Fashion! fundraiser that cast the venerable playhouse in a different light. It will also be receiving more than $8,000 to offset the cost of operations and programming.

In February, Foster read a letter Fran Renoy wrote in the Gazette about the value of supporting the theatre. Over the past 21 years, her ladies fashion store in Rossmore, The Dressing Room, had a history of raising some big money for important organizations like the Canadian Cancer Society, Alternatives For Women, local food banks and Hospice Prince Edward. She wondered if she could do it again on the county’s biggest stage.

“I instantly thought we needed to help. Growing up in the county and having the theatre as our childhood theatre, (a fashion show) has always been something in the back of my mind. It just made sense,” she said. “We wanted to create a special event — just an amazing night out.”

After Foster connected with the Regent Theatre Foundation, she paired up with Papanicolaou, an experienced community theatre director who has been assisting with programming at the theatre. They brainstormed and decided they could do a multi-media show highlighting the best each partner had to offer.

“We did something different. We wanted to showcase not only the fashion, but what the

Regent can do as well. It’s just a nice marriage of our energy really,” said Papanicolaou. “We made it an exciting extravaganza. There were beautiful dresses, a funk band, and a big screen in behind that showed images of fabric from the dresses. We also had video clips showing in the background as well.”

Foster and her staff focused on the fashion side of the show —selecting the clothes to feature, recruiting models, and writing a script, which Foster says likely took about 20 hours to write given she had to create a theme, match colours, and consider changing and other logistics. The show featured 77 outfits from the store’s spring 2017 collection which is mainly comprised of the work of Canadian designers.

“It’s real clothes for real women. Our models are our friends and our community members,” she said. “It’s also an experience for people who may not have had that opportunity before. It’s a once in a lifetime for some people. To have that confidence to get up in front of that many people is huge… not only did we raise money and raise awareness, we were raising women’s confidence as well.”

Those women really got involved over the last few weeks leading up to the show with their fittings and they really seemed to pull together as a group. Papanicolaou thought they sent powerful message.

“It catered to all different sizes and age ranges from 30 on up. It was really inclusive. It felt real. The women felt fabulous in their clothes,” she said.

The theatre staff spent their time focusing on staging, sound, and media.They also sold tickets.

“It was two art forms that came together really nicely,” said Papanicolaou who served

as co-emcee with Foster.

More than 300 people came to see the show. Since, several audience members have been to The Dressing Room to check out its selection. Foster also said some of her loyal clientele that has travelled to many of her events may have also been turned on to what the Regent is able to provide in their first visits there.

“Some of the people who attended and haven’t been to the theatre, I hope they will decide to drive 20 minutes or 30 minutes to the theatre and support a small theatre,” she said.

“It’s that tourism perspective as well.”

Papanicolaou said the Regent is gearing up for its centennial anniversary and it’s also looking to get to a point where it has the money to apply for Trillium grants. She noted with municipal funding expected to decline each year, it was nice to see Foster and the show’s sponsors step forward wanting to help the not-for-profit venue.

“This was a big thing for us.

We’re hoping other people will step to the plate. The arts and that building are important. We attracted younger volunteers for the fashion show and those are people who got to see the space and want to do more for the building,” she said. “That $8,000 is a great start, but we still need a lot more to keep the building going. I believe the operational costs are $900 per day — that’s quite a bit, but it’s a hub. It’s an entertainment heartbeat that we want to keep going. We’re open to anyone else wanting to try something at the Regent. Just approach us like Lori did.”

With a successful event, both partners indicated they’d be open to staging another show in the future.

“We’re totally game,” Foster said. “I would say ‘Stay tuned.’”

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Sonrise students share local stories in Then, Now, and Wow! Historical photo project to be exhibited at Macaulay Museum JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Work by senior elementary students from Sonrise Christian Academy will be featured at one of Prince Edward County's busiest museum’s this summer as part of Canada's sesquicentennial and the municipality's 225th anniversary.

Then, Now and Wow! Is a historical photo exhibit organized, researched and presented by Sonrise students at the church at Macaulay Heritage Park.

Utilizing community resources like the Prince Edward County Archives, students examined files, records and accounts of some of the more significant local buildings, homes and structures, creating comparative photographic representations that are accompanied with informative text.

Principal Julie Scrivens explained the photographic exhibit offered a key local component to the subject of history this year while exposing students to important local resources and Prince Edward County's rich heritage. “We were looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday and the chance to have an authentic learning experience with an audience was important,� Scrivens said. “Being able to collaborate with the museum as well as to have the exhibit going on all summer was a great opportunity for the students.

Pairing up, students worked on such sites as the White Chapel, Lakeshore Lodge, Tara Hall and the Picton Superior Court of Justice courthouse.

The opportunity to collabo-

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - JUNE 3rd & 4th • 10am-5pm Hosted by Pat and Ron Dubyk 1793 County Road 14, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY Just off Highway 62 across from Burr Road

WAT C H F O R T H E C A N A D I A N F L A G S stonecottagepec@gmail.com HONOURING HERITAGE Annika Hudgin, left, and Abby Conley of Sonrise Christian Academy researched historic Tara Hall for the Them, Now and Wow! exhibit at Macaulay Heritage Park (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

rate with young learners is an example of what Prince Edward County's Museums want to accomplish according to head curator Jennifer Lyons. “The project fits perfectly with what we are trying to do here at Macaulay Heritage Park which is work with the community whether it be students or any other group,� Lyons said. “We are not trying to be authoritarians who tell you what the history of Prince Edward County is but we want to work with people to bring the stories to light and engage and make them interested in what makes Prince Edward County so historically interesting and rich.�

Lyons said the accompanying texts are impressive and show that each group completed deep historical research and “really pulled out the key pieces and pertinent historical facts.�

Speaking on behalf of the 20

students that undertook the project, Nisha Slater and Grace Inwood said their classmates poured themselves into the project so much that “we feel like experts on Prince Edward County history and architecture.�

“We've learned a lot about how buildings were made and the different materials used. We also learned about the aspects of life in Prince Edward County and about many individuals and groups,� Inwood added.

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When you see our volunteers in their red aprons this Friday May 26 please donate as generously as you can and show that everyone in our community strongly supports our hospital.

Many thanks to St Andrew’s Church which provides our headquarters for the day and to all those wonderful people who don the red aprons, feed the troops and count the money.

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The Picton Gazette

Farm tour shows Syrian refugees agricultural employment opportunities available in the county Municipality partners with Quinte Immigration Services and Farmers Feed The World in hopes of attracting skilled labour for major economic sector CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A local collaborative pilot project will aim to help both government and privately-sponsored Syrian refugees find residency and employment in Prince Edward County.

The project is being undertaken by the County's community development department in partnership with Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS) and Farmers Feed the World.

The project was announced in

a news release distributed on Tuesday morning. QUIS would act as a matchmaker, connecting refugees with food and agriculture skills with employers in the agri-food industry. As part of the initiative, a farm tour of the county, specifically geared toward Syrian refugees, will take place on May 25.

The release says the goal of the tour is to show Syrian refugees the agricultural work opportunities that are available in Prince Edward County. A total of 30 refugees from Kingston, Missis-

sauga, Hamilton and the county will be touring the Highline Mushroom Farm, Norman Hardie Winery, Hillier Creek Estates and Hagerman Farms. A lunch for the group has been sponsored by the East Central Ontario Training Board.

Councillor and Community and Economic Development Commission chair Bill Roberts said the commission has made workforce attraction a priority since conducting the Business Retention and Expansion Study in 2016. That study found more

than 80 per cent of local employers in the construction and manufacturing industries have plans to expand, however, more than 50 per cent said they have trouble finding qualified workers. That was more than twice the provincial average.

“The farm tour is one of many initiatives being undertaken by the community development department with support from the commission that supports workforce attraction,” Roberts said. “Other initiatives include the annual PEC Job Fair,

Jobs section on BuildaNewLife.ca and continued partnership with Career Edge, who work one-on-one with employers and job seekers.”

Quinte Immigration Services executive director Orlando Ferro said agri-food businesses across the province are dealing with issues related to a shortage of labour because of the aging population of farmers.

“It is estimated that 25 per cent of government assisted refugees in Ontario have agri-

cultural experience,” Ferro said.

“For refugee families, the financial support by the federal government and the commitment from sponsoring groups ends after their first 12 months in Canada.”

For many refugees that support period has concluded or will end soon, he said.

“Many of those families are approaching or have just past the 12 month mark and are seeking employment in rural areas to ensure self-sustainability for their families,” he said.

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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 Pastor Dennis Pringle

Gilead Fellowship

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Talking about things that matter.

Music by Seventh Town Folk Group Piper, Will Cairns

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

Sunday at 10:30

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

Seventh Sunday of Easter Worship Service 10:30am

Guest Preacher: Aretta Hagle

ST. GREGORY

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Sunday, May 28 10:30am Gathering

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Serving the Community for 223 years

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Psalm 51:10-14 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new right spirit with in me.”

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Sip and Cycle offers a different spin on winery tours Partners link two popular county pastimes to create business venture JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A long-term friendship, a beautiful and inspiring place and an idea has sparked Prince Edward County's first guided bicycle wine tours.

Sip and Cycle is a new option offered by partners of The County Wine Tours.

Belleville native Erin Bury grew up visiting Sandbanks long before anyone thought this island could produce some of Canada's finest vintages and passed on her love of the county to her friends and co-workers Genevive Savundranayagam and Sheba Zaidi when all three worked at marketing and public relations firm in Toronto.

“When we first started coming here, we noticed there were a handful of wineries but over the course of a decade, it's exploded,” Zaidi said.

With wineries come winery tours and a county regular doesn't need to watch the roadway for too long before they see a large van, bus or limousine go rushing by, presumably squiring wine aficionados from one end of the county to the other.

The group does offer a variety of custom wine tours by car but wondered it there was a niche not being addressed locally.

“We looked at (the various tours) and sensed there was an opportunity to offer a different

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type of wine tour experience that highlighted the beauty of Prince Edward County that is seldom seen,” Bury said.

The trio noted that touring wineries by bicycle was offered in the over-saturated and overexposed Niagara market and thought the concept might work in the right location in Prince Edward County.

Staging in Wellington and utilizing the Millennium Trail, Sip and Cycle is Wellingtonarea centric in their 18-km offering and includes stopover samplings at Hinterland, Karlo Estates, The Grange, Closson Chase and others.

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The Sip and Cycle fleet offers a dozen iconic Momentum (By Giant) Street style bikes in light blue with brown leather accessories including handlebar covers and front baskets for those that wish to bring home a bottle or two.

“We were looking for something that is ultra-comfortable, looks cool, and rides easy,” Bury said, adding her father, former

longtime journalist Henry Bury and his wife, county native Sharon Knight-Bury are eager tour guides that are willing to share their knowledge and love of the island with all participants.

The Sip and Cycle Tour has proven popular with friends, couples, companies on retreat in Prince Edward County as well as the increasingly popular bachelorette party set.

“The wineries here feel so local and boutique as opposed to Niagara and I think that adds to the charm. People are really enjoying that authentic experience,” Savundranayagam added.

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Picton Rotary’s fourth Lilac Ride this Sunday to benefit Reaching For Rainbows; registration still open

Motorists in Picton, Hallowell, and Sophiasburgh may notice more bicycles on the road this Sunday as the Rotary Club of Picton hosts its fourth annual Lilac Ride.

Organizer Jim Barkman was expecting another good year as

he had more than 70 preregistrations going into the final week before the ride.

Barkman said there have been a few changes on the three routes (27 km, 50 km, and 100 km) because of road conditions, but he was pleased to learn the

Big Island portions of the ride were still above water.

While marking the recently routes, he also noticed another. positive sign.

“The lilacs are coming out just in time and they’re beautiful,” he said.

With more social media presence this year, Barkman said the ride has attracted great interest from the GTA. He added typically, local cyclists will wait on the weather before taking to the course.

Riders can register for the

races, which start between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in advance at www.pictonrotary.ca or at the Prince Edward Community Centre Rotary Hall the day of the event. The entry fee for riders 18 and over is $50, while there is a new $15 fee for those

17 and under. The event includes refreshments on route and a barbecue. This year’s proceeds will go toward the Reaching For Rainbows after-school program for girls.

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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.

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1136 COUNTY ROAD 8 Charming country home, easy to maintain, spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom with laundry. Nicely-treed and landscaped. Move-in condition. $234,900 MLS 550850170

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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!

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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

25 HILL STREET, PICTON Main floor master, with ensuite, granite kitchen, full basement with workshop. 3 bedrooms. $679,000 MLS 550700026 Call VINCE MARTEL, Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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3 bedroom Colorado Style raised bungalow in a sought after Picton neighbourhood. Welcoming foyer with entrance from attached garage leads to an open concept Living room / Dining room / Kitchen area main floor bedrooms. On the lower level: laundry with a renovated 3 piece bathroom; large bright rec room and a spacious family room with warm & cozy wood stove. Enclosed 3 season screened porch leads to a detached 2.5 car garage. Ample parking. Nicely landscaped with mature trees and a garden shed. $499,900 MLS 550560074

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2182 HIGHWAY 49 1903 Woodville Church -- beautiful, updated 2 bedroom home with spectacular views over Adolphus Reach. Lovely gardens.

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224 COUNTY ROAD 22, PICTON There is an outstanding view from this property high over the town of Picton, with privacy 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. There is space for the whole family.

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One-of-a-kind in Picton just waiting for the right entrepreneur. $159,000 MLS 558020008 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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Build your waterfront home on this level, nicely treed lot in the fantastic location of Prinyers Cove. Set in a rural community with lovely homes around. Steps to the water and a mooring for your boat are in place. $159,000 MLS 550960332 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This is a level lot in the heart of the Village of Milford. With commercial zoning and residential uses available, this lot offers many opportunities. This lot is walking distance to the Millpond. This property is priced to sell! $32,000 MLS 550890107 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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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*

Explore the possibilities in Cherry Valley! An ideal investment for first time Buyers or those looking for a retreat in PEC. This 3 bedroom / 1 Bathroom bungalow with attached single car garage is centrally located to some of the best destinations in the region including the town of Picton and the Sandbanks. With a little TLC and personal touches of style it can be transformed into your very own abode in The County. Don’t Miss out. $198,000 MLS 550820095 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Rosemary Court Condo! Open-concept main floor kitchen that overlooks the dining room and living room with a walk-out to your own private balcony. Main floor master with His & Hers closets, 4-piece semi ensuite bathroom, a den/office with glass-paneled French doors. Lower level with walk-out to patio, family room, second bedroom, 4-piece bathroom, laundry room, utility, and storage room. $330,000 558070015 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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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*

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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** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Well established eatery uniquely situated in the Village of Bloomfield, offering frontages on Highways 62 and 33. A great chance to enter and expand into the ever growing restaurant market, or bring your own vision to the blossoming Bloomfield/Wellington corridor. This turnkey operation is priced to sell. $349,000 MLS 550490102 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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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*

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Live and work where you love to play. This former convenience store includes all chattels, built-in refrigeration and a kitchen. A three-bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home.

The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. $249,000 MLS 550890104 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This charming 6 year old bungalow is an amazing opportunity to purchase a newer home at a completely affordable price. Open concept, main floor living perfect for young families or retirees. Features a fenced back yard with storage shed and deck. Minutes to downtown Picton. $175,000 MLS 550740344 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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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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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. $399,000 MLS 550470184 Peter Lynch*

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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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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*

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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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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*

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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 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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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*

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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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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*

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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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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*

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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*

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Luxury exceeds all standards of excellence in this private waterfront oasis. 4.8 acres beautifully sited on the shores of Bay of Quinte. Designed and executed with the highest quality of finishings. $3,298,000 MLS 404260172 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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3 bedroom, 1677 sq. ft. bungalow to be built on beautiful Bay of Quinte waterfront lot with clean & level shoreline facing east.

Full basement with walkout, attached double garage. Full Tarion warranty.

Floor plans and features sheets are available upon request. $924,900 Kevin Gale

Well maintained century home on a peaceful 1.3 acre location near Wellington. All the mechanics of this home have been updated, including a new septic (May 2016), electrical and plumbing. Large double garage with attached storage space and insulated loft area. The large, vaulted family room with stone fireplace is a perfect space to entertain or just relax and enjoy the surroundings. $529,000 MLS 550260178 Joe Day, Colleen Green

Sandbanks Summer Village. This 80 acre waterfront resort on beautiful East Lake has plenty of amenities for the family to enjoy such as recreation centre, two pools, dog park, sports courts, playground and fitness centre.

This `Milford` model cottage features a large screened in porch with a distant water view. $286,900 MLS 558100176 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

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

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y LOCATED IN SANDBANKS SUMMER VILLAGE – an 80 acre waterfront resort with endless recreational amenities. Fabulous upscale cottage overlooks the waterfront, features a spacious screened-in porch, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom, finished loft, 4 pce. bath, laundry, spacious open living area plus a kitchen with island & a finished loft. $499,900 MLS 558100157 Christine and Colin

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

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

COUNTRY BUNGALOW 1237 sq ft home to be built on 3.4 acres. 3 bedrooms, open concept design with attached 2 car garage. Full Tarion warranty. $329,900 MLS # 550420052D Kevin Gale

5 minutes to Picton is this solid 3 bedroom home offering expansive views overlooking East Lake. Roof was done in 2013, and a 23ft x 43ft workshop/garage. All of this and more set on a 1 acre lot. $224,900 MLS 550820104 Marc Ouellette ZONING FOR WINERY / MICROBREWERY

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

Executive 18 acre Estate, 2 minutes to Picton.

Incredible 3700 sq ft Bungalow with exclusive finishes. Features 3 bedrooms, recently updated kitchen, a spacious principal rooms, and a master bed with the finest in amenities.

The state of the art brick barn was designed specifically to match the home on the outside.

Also features a recently added 80X150 lit riding arena. Expansive fenced paddocks and outdoor riding ring with sand footing. $1,290,000 MLS 550580074 Tony Scott

Beautiful estate size waterfront building lot located on Huyck`s Point Road just West of Wellington. 400` of South facing Lake Ontario waterfront with just over 6 acres will offer you privacy for your new home. Conditional upon severance. $1,450,000 MLS 550240165 Ron &

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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.

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

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3 bedroom brick bungalow backing on McCauley Mountain Conservation Area. This home has many upgrades and is in move in condition.

Lower level has extra bedroom, rec room and bar with wood stove. Located just outside of Picton. Great spot for bikers, whether young or young at heart. DETACHED SHOP WITH 4 BAYS PRESENTS MANY POSSIBILITIES AS THIS PROPERTY HAS RURAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING. Main 2 bay cement block shop 30` x 35` Left side 20`x 30` former paint bay and office, Right side storage shed 20` x 35`. $395,000 MLS 550740063

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Stunning south-facing waterfront property with 130` of Lake Ontario frontage. Fully renovated motel with 10 units, a 2-bedroom bungalow, and a beautiful 2-story, 3-bedroom house with panoramic lake view. Large wooden gazebo. Three solid tool, garden, and refuse sheds.

Buildings/property very well maintained. Amazing turn-key business or development opportunity within walking distance of popular local restaurants/shops, central to wineries, and 20 minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. $1,995,000 MLS 550270544

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Spectacular Panoramic Views of the Reach! Beautiful and private lot! Sunroom overlooks the water and gardens! $698,000

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Six Panthers athletes qualify to compete at East Regionals at Ottawa’s Terry Fox Stadium

Akey surprises with top distance in COSSA midget boys triple jump JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

PECI is home to an unexpected Central Ontario track and field champion.

Grade 9 Panther Eli Akey was tops in the midget boys triple jump at Mary Ann Sills Park in Belleville on Thursday, leaping his way to a personal best 11.53 m and passing Centennial's Eric Smit by 13 centimetres.

“Eli was certainly the surprise of the day,” PECI track and field coach Rob Garden told the Gazette.

“An athlete skipping the Bay of Quinte Invitational and going on to win Central Ontario Secondary School Association gold is somewhat unheard of.”

In his first jump of the season at the Bay of Quinte championships earlier this month, Akey qualified with a then personal best 10.74 m and then obliterated that mark by three quarters of a metre on Thursday.

Another Grade 9 athlete that saved something for the Central Ontario championships was Queen Elizabeth alum Nolan Dawson who placed fourth Thursday in the javelin.

“He came in with a distance at

Bay of Quinte of 31.12 m and he really stepped up to the plate and better competition with a throw of 38.12 m,” Garden added.

Second-year Panther Bruce Reynolds qualified in two of three events, placing fourth and setting a new personal best mark in junior boys high jump with 1.70 m and earning a bronze medal with a 2.60-m leap in pole vault.

Another Junior Panther, Brodie Byford, picked up a bronze in the shot put even with a 12.29-m toss.

“It was a good day for (Byford), he added 20 cm to his personal best,” Garden added.

Senior sports standout Vanessa Willis also claimed bronze in the shot put with a distance of 9.31 m but was unable to attend the East Regionals today in Ottawa due to a scheduling conflict.

Finally, senior Aidan Wallwork continued the family legacy of in the javelin event, finishing fourth with a distance of 39.63 m.

The East Regionals take place today and tomorrow at Terry Fox Stadium in Ottawa.

Those finishing in the top six will qualify for the Ontario championship meet June 3-4 at Mary Ann Sills Park and Bruce Faulds Track in Belleville.

FOCUSED Midget triple jumper Eli Akey won a COSSA gold medal for PECI at the regional track and field championships in Belleville on Thursday. He’ll compete at East Regionals this week. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Panthers survive scare to advance to COSSA Kelly, Seguin combine to no-hit Centurions, Cameron drives in two ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Pitchers Braeden Kelly and Dan Seguin combined to no-hit the Centre Hastings Centurions Tuesday but a 2-0 Bay of Quinte Conference semifinal win was no walk in the park for the PECI Baseball Panthers.

While the Panthers seemed to score at will this year as they went unbeaten in regular season pool play, they had a difficult time making contact with the ball as Centurions starter Kurt McCann had a strong outing himself allowing just one hit through the first four innings of play.

“We knew we could hit all year and we were waiting for that one hit,” said Kelly. “We were getting a little bit concerned. We weren’t getting anything going all game and that first pitcher, he could throw it a bit.”

Reliever Dillon Woodcock replaced McCann in the fifth inning and the Panthers took advantage.

Kelly walked with one out before Jordan Stacey grounded to second for the second out.

Johnny McHugh beat out a throw on a grounder to the right side of the infield to put runners at the corners. Facing a 2-2 count, the 10th hitter in the Panthers’ lineup, Iain Cameron, reached for a high offering and punched at the ball with a short swing. His line drive made it through the infield allowing both runs to score.

“I was just trying to put a barrel on the bat and get the runners from third and second home,” Cameron said. “I wanted to make contact and get the ball through the infield.”

Coach Matt Ronan was pleased with Cameron’s baseball intelligence on the play.

“It’s just smart baseball, he put the bat on the ball and scored the runs,” he said.

The Panthers thought they had something going in the fourth with Seguin being hit by a pitch while leading off. He

MAKING IT COUNT Braeden Kelly crosses the plate for the winning run in the PECI Panthers’ 2-0 semifinal win over Centre Hastings Tuesday as Johnny McHugh also rounds third base to score. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

made his way around to third base and thought he scored on a broken stolen base attempt by Max Manlow, but it was ruled Manlow obstructed the second baseman on the play. Seguin returned to third base and was subsequently caught stealing home plate with two outs.

Although it might have been easy for the Panthers to self-destruct, Cameron said mental focus has been something the coaching staff has been preaching all season.

“Our coach talks about resetting and having a short-term memory. If something doesn’t go well, you have to reset yourself, move on, and try to make the next play.”

Ronan said he felt the Panthers were a bit too aggressive in the batter’s box and that led to the stalemate.

“We were trying to do a little much. We were on our front foot a whole heck of a lot and guys were trying to win the game with one swing of the bat,” he said. “We’ve

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been preaching station-to-station ball. That win is what it is, but we’re glad we got it.”

The coach praised Centre Hastings for a solid effort in limiting his offence to three runs, adding that McCann likely has a very bright future given the game he turned in as a Grade 10 pitcher.

Defensively, in four innings, Kelly punched out four batters with strikeouts, allowed two walks and hit one batsman. In the final three innings, Seguin fanned five and walked two.

That means the Panther defence had to produce 12 outs from balls in play.

“We didn’t make any defensive errors,” Ronan said. “It was a good defensive game all around for our guys.”

Another sign of a good day for the PECI roundsmen was a combined total of 96 pitches.

That was important as the Panthers’ win qualified them to play at COSSA yesterday in Peterborough. Ronan said he didn’t want

to use Seguin Tuesday, but the calibre of game Centre Hastings played forced the decision. Still, both hurlers should have plenty in the tank if needed in Wednesday’s possible double header (played after press time).

Cameron and Kelly both noted the close game might have been what the Panthers needed to avoid a surprise upset at COSSA. In the games leading up to playoffs, they’d won by considerable margins.

“That game really was kind of what we needed. We hadn’t had a close game since last year and that’s what we needed to prepare ourselves,” Kelly said.

Added Cameron: “It will pay dividends tomorrow.”

A year ago in the first year the Kawartha-area schools had a baseball league, the Panthers needed some late-game heroics to beat the Crestwood Mustangs 4-3 in the final to earn a fifthstraight OFSAA berth.

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Clippers organization celebrates year of development, success Provincial medals among highlights celebrated at rep basketball banquet ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

With a couple pieces of provincial hardware to put in the trophy case and about 60 players with improved skill sets, the County Clippers are considering the recently concluded rep season a success.

Last Wednesday, the basketball organization celebrated the year at the Highline Hall in Wellington with a banquet that struck a balance between individual accolades and team highlights. Clippers founder and president Rob Garden reiterated the hard-court crew was on the right path to rooting a successful program in the county.

“The success and growth of basketball in this community is remarkable,” Garden said. “We came from humble beginnings, but we’re doing well. I’m confident with the good people we have involved, our success is going to continue.”

That success included gold medals for the Pretsell Davies Thompson Benton Law Under16 boys at the recent Ontario Cup in Ottawa and silver medals for the Under-12 girls at their Ontario Cup tournament in Kingston. The organization brought back silver four times from the 15 tournaments its

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KEY PLAYERS County Clippers honoured with individual awards from their respective teams Wednesday were:

(front row, from left) Hannah Goad, Grace Lacroix, Ross Maycock, Katie McFaul, Maeve Veenstra; (middle row, from left) Dylan Morrow, Justin Smith, Mikayla Leavitt, Vanessa Lavender, Keisha Hilts, Jessica Foote, Vanessa Wilton, Madalynn Snider, and (back row, from left) Emily Wight, Emma Lamorre, Ryan Doolan, Ghaffar Mehmood, Devon Wilton, Jack MacCool. Each of the five rep teams selected four winners. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

teams competed in, including two full events staged in the county for the first time. In all, the five teams this year played over 110 games and practiced 170 times. Garden added the house league program continues to smash records with more than 210 players participating.

Bryan Davies, a seasoned basketball coach who served as an assistant on that Under-16 boys team has been coaching basketball since 1985 and has been involved in the Ontario Basketball Association for over 20 years. As an outsider visiting the county, he thinks the Clippers executive, coaches and

players have created something special.

“What you’ve created here is nothing short of amazing,” he said. “It’s a testament to creating a really great basketball culture — to have a gathering like this, and to have 210 kids playing house league in a small place like Picton is so great to see. I can’t say enough about how great an achievement that is for all of you.”

Among the Clippers’ major awards each year, the organization recognizes top volunteers and leading coaches.

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Lavender named Clippers coach of the year BASKETBALL, from page 23

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This year’s top volunteers were three high school students: Vanessa Willis, Hailey VanRossum, and Wyatt Gilbert. Garden said he works with them daily at PECI and has been consistently impressed. This year, they won the award for stepping into adult coaching roles in the house league program.

“This is not an easy task with busy kids and demanding parents watching each week. They’re responsible, dedicated, and all three exhibit strong leadership skills,” Garden said. “They’re also exceptional role models for both younger Clippers players and younger high school coaches. The Clippers kids look up to these three and respect their abilities and role within the league. Other high school coaches also look up to them as role models.They set the standard for what is expected as a young coach.”

The coach of the year in the rep program was Lesley Lavender, who piloted the Under-12 girls with Mark McFaul. Garden said Lavender received two nominations for the award. One of the nominators described her commitment as “over and above.”

The coach impressed by going out of her way to create team camaraderie and a love for basketball by organizing a Christmas party for the team, taking her players to a March Break basketball and swimming party, and organizing team dinners on the road.

Beyond that, Lavender was described as a coach who runs “well-organized and high-energy practices.”

One of her players, quoted in the nomination package simply stated as a coach, she’s “the best.”

Coaches from each team shared a synopsis of their season while presenting individual awards. Here are some highlights…

UNDER-12 GIRLS

Lavender said all the girls contributed as the team won 15 games and lost 15 games in a fairplay league. The team’s highlights were having fun at hotels, winning bronze in Kingston, and silver at provincials. Above all, she said the Clippers were a team.

“The best teams respect one another’s emotions and are mindful that all members contribute to

TOP COACH Lesley Lavender receives her coach-of-the-year award from rep vice-president Mike Brady Wednesday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

the conversation equally,” she said. “It has less to do with who is on a team and all about how its members interact with each other.

The girls are all friends.” n Grace Lacroix was named the team’s most dedicated player. A strong shooter, Lacroix lives and attends school in Belleville but she hasn’t missed one practice in two years. She also practices regularly at home. n Maeve Veenstra was named the team’s most improved player. In two seasons, Lavender said she’s shown great improvement and become a key player who hit crucial foul shots in key moments.

“She nailed it every single time,” she said. n Katie McFaul earned the team’s most valuable player award.

Lavender said she “consistently delivers” and exhibits a drive and desire to succeed and complete key plays and moves in all situations. n Vanessa Lavender earned the team’s coaches’ award. She was described as a leader on and off the court who was the Clippers’ top defensive player. Her coaches said she cares about her teammates, wants to work hard to win, and displays good sportsmanship.

UNDER-14 GIRLS

Coach Lyndsey Morrow said the Clippers record didn’t reflect how positive the season was, adding the team had the right attributes.

“We saw every player on our team improve their basketball skills and knowledge. Our team has a great sense of humour and had fun at every practice, game and tournament. They also knew how to get serious, work hard, and play hard.”

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Morrow said a highlight of the season was playing with the Queen’s Gaels varsity team that finished third in Canadian university basketball. The Clippers learned some next-level skills and played in the main gym at Queen’s. n Keisha Hilts was named the team’s most dedicated player.

Coach Curtis Morrow said she attended practice regularly, regardless if she was sick or had other things going on in her life.

She listened to coaches, worked hard, and showed leadership on the floor by giving a 100-per-cent effort. Hilts often finished first in running drills. n Jessica Foote was named most improved player. Lyndsey Morrow noted Foote had never played basketball before, but impressed with her speed and agility. She was able to learn new skills and complete them without any difficulty. Each game, Morrow said, she got better and better.

“We have a lot of confidence in her ability to become an unstoppable player quickly,” she said. n Hannah Goad was named most valuable player. Curtis Morrow said she worked hard each game to be a difference maker. She started games to spark her team and was often on the floor to close out close games. She was strong at both ends of the court.

“She’s a fierce competitor, she hates to lose and does everything she can to help get a win,” he said. n Vanessa Wilton earned the coaches’ award. A leader at both ends of the court, Lyndsay Morrow said Wilton became a “standout defender, great ball handler and competent scorer.” She added Wilton was always ready to be challenged and she eagerly welcomes the opportunity to improve her skills.

UNDER-16 GIRLS

According to coach Veronica Miller, the Under-16 Clippers ventured into new territory as the organization’s first team at their age level. Questions about whether the team could compete subsided at their first tournament in Ancaster. Though Miller said they did not win, they learned to play as a team regardless of the score.

“The girls’ hustle, enthusiasm, and dedication led us into the next few games of the season with positivity and excitement.” she

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articles for sale

32” stove, white, $275; electric dryer, white, $275; Viking pop-up travel trailer, $3,200. Phone 613476-8052 boat toPs. Repair & Replace tops, window, screens, covers, seats on boats 18’ and under. Weldon 613-885-6871. containers, 20 ft, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications, rent or sale. Ingenious Storage, 613-354-8744

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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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

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antiques

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

noW is the time of year to get your favorite piece of furniture refinished.

25 years experience. 613-847-3159.

Pets

dog sitting in my home, large exercise yard, personalized care for your pampered pooch. Call Karen 613-399-5682.

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

Pets

gentle toucH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326.

D N U O F

Precious is a 9 year old, white, female cat lost/taken from Ontario Street Picton on Wednesday, May 10 (by a white van)

aPPliances for sale

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

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At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

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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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veHicles for sale

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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Waterfront caMPing lots on East Lake. $850 per season, nonservice sites. Call 613-476-2627 or 613-391-7164

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for rent

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.

Wanted

Mint and used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 tHe PecMHauxiliary craft group would appreciated any donations of yarn, worsted, sport, or sock weights preferred. Please call 613476-4696, to arrange for pick up, or leave at the hospital’s Auxiliary room. Thank you for supporting your Picton hospital Auxiliary.

Wanted standing Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

Wanted to buy WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances picked up free and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, lawn cutting, garage & basement cleaning

CALL CHAPPY’S

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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.

Part tiMe cleaning help need, at B&B/Inn. 613-391-1441.

HelP Wanted

Wanted: exPerienced Taxi driver to work weekends. Must be insurable, friendly and willing to assist customers.

eMPloyMent Wanted

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 burroWs renovations. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613-471-0036 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. 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 343-263-0027.

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 Brown and his team at 613-846-0044.he Taxi Guy. 613403-2766

business service

P SOIL TO Premium mix

Delivery available Call: 961-9646 or

961-9184

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.

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.

Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement.

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AFTON'S

BARBER SHOP 362 Talbot Street 613-885-9320

Mon.,Tue., Wed., Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-1

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Lot Clearing Nature Trails Fence Line Power Lines

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BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

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Paul's Excavating and Grading

Small Excavations, Hydro, Water Lines, Drainage, Snowplowing

Paul Kerr 343-261-0576 coMing event

celebrating life- 60 years of Marriage- 80 years and 80+ years of life in Prince Edward County.

Dorothy Wood will celebrate her monumental birthday on May 22, 2017. Bob Wood celebrated 80+ years on December 22, 2016. Their 60th anniversary was on October 20th, 2016. Wishing this very special couple continued good health and happiness. With Love from Bob and Chris, Karen and Gary, Jim and Annette and Linda and Bob and their families. Goals: Our grandmother and grandfather Cunningham celebrated 60 years of marriage and our mom lived to the age of 96. Bob Wood’s dad also lived into his 90’s.

1st ANNUAL DESERONTO GUN SHOW Buy, Sell & Trade

SAT. JUNE 10, 2017 & SUN. JUNE 11, 2017 9:00am to 4:00pm 9:00am to 3:00pm Deseronto Community Centre 51 Mechanic Street, Deseronto Ontario

Admission $5.00, ladies and children 15 and under are free accompanied by an adult.

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Camp Rathbun & Camp Mohawk ALL RCAF Personnel admitted free both days

**All Firearm laws must be obeyed & Trigger locks are required**

Call Dave Jones at 613-206-9505 or email davejguns@gmail.com Vendor’s tables are $25.00 each

COMING EVENT

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation

Annual General Meeting

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 4-5PM in the boardroom of Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.

403 Main Street East, Picton.

All are welcome.

RSVP appreciated to Briar at 613-476-1008 ext. 4425 or briar@pecmhf.ca

MEMORIAM

SHELLEY, Ken. In loving memory of Ken, who left us 14 years ago, May 28, 2003.

Precious memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year.

Forever remembered and forever loved.

Mabel, Rick, Ron, Cheryl and grandchildren In Memory

DEATH

CARDS OF THANKS

We would like to take this opportunity to Thank each and everyone that helped support the Jen Baldwin Benefit in February. To all of the businesses and individuals who donated to the silent auction your generosity is greatly appreciated. The support from the community who attended, purchased tickets, bid on auction items and showed outgoing support leading up to and after the event is overwhelming. Thank you to all of the organizers, food contributions, ticket sales and donation collections, without all of you the success of this event would not have been possible. Thank you to all those that bid on auction items, and made cash donations and deposits to the Trust Account. In times like this it makes us proud to be members of Prince Edward County.

The endless support will never be forgotten.

Thank You Jen, Jon and Carson Baldwin We would like to thank our children and grandchildren for being there when we needed them (best kids).

To all the great drivers who drove us for 25 days. To Dr. Biagi & Dr. Kalyvas and all the cancer center for their care and concern. To our friends and bingo buddies for their thoughts and concern. May God Bless all of you. From Bess & Ray Villeneuve.

MEMORIAMS

DURWARD- In loving memory of our daughter, sister, aunt and niece, Leanne Louise, who passed away may 29, 1987.

Thought you passed away 30 years ago, Tears in silence often flow God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So he closed his arms around you And whispered come to me Your golden heart stopped beating Your gentle hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Lovingly and sadly missed by Mom, Dad, sister Lori, Mike & Mitchell and Aunt Kathie Hemmings.

DURWARD, Leanne. In loving memory of our dear niece Leanne who left us 30 years ago on May 29th, 1987.

Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone, So to our dear Angel in Heaven, We just want you to know, That you are always in our thoughts, And how we love and miss you so.

Always loved and remembered by Uncle Al and Aunt Lisa.

DEATH

The Picton Gazette

In Loving Memory of

Anne Vasile Buda

The family announces with broken hearts her passing in her 98th year. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side.

She was born July 2nd, 1919 in Montreal and came to Sudbury where she met and married her husband Emil Buda (predeceased 1971). Loving mother of Geri of Picton (husband John Della Bosca predeceased), Dorothy of Sudbury, Daniel of Montreal and Carol Anne predeceased.

Daughter of William and Mary Lazuric predeceased. Dear sister of Helen Anaka predeceased, Mary Murray of Montreal, and brothers Peter, John, and William all predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

Anne’s great passion was her family and friends, opening her heart and her home to all. She was unfailingly friendly, cheerful, compassionate, and generous to everyone she met. She lived a very active life, helping whoever and whenever help was needed.

For several years she volunteered at the Sudbury Regional Hospital on the long term care floor. She was on the Board of Directors for the Volunteer Firefighters in Wanup, where she helped raise money. After 15 years of service she was made an Honorary Member. When she was not working, she was busy cooking for family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Many thanks to the Hospice Shared Care Team, CCAC and Bayshore for all their support and kindness shown to our mother in her final days.

Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch Street, Sudbury (Friends may gather after 10:00 A.M. Friday June 2nd) Memorial Service in the R.J. Barnard Chapel Friday, June 2nd, 2017 at 12 Noon Cremation with interment in the family plot at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Evelyn Dorothy Beaumont

August 16, 1925 - May 22, 2017 With her family, Evelyn Beaumont (nee Smith) passed away at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Monday May 22, 2017, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loved mother of David and his wife Betty of Picton and Douglas and his wife Martina of Toronto. Dear sister of the late Earl (Norma Smith), late Blanche Slater, late Edna and the late Mae Hurlbut and sister in law of the late Bessie Bonter and the late Harry Beaumont.

Mrs. Beaumont rested at the Whattam Funeral Home. Funeral Service in Picton United Church on Saturday May 27 at 2 pm. The Reverend Richard Hamilton officiating.

Cremation and Interment at Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the PECM Hospital Auxiliary or Picton United Church UCW would be appreciated. The family will receive friends on Friday at the Church from 12:30 pm. until service time.

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Rest in Peace

DEATH

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.

Rest in Peace

JEWELL, Edward Richard (Rick)

Suddenly at his home on Sunday May 21st, 2017. Rick Jewell of Northport at the age of 61.

Beloved husband of Marelou.

Dear father of Hanna and Amber of Northport, and Charles Arthur (Joanne) of Edmonton. Dear brother of Brian, Val, Sara, Mike, and Kathy. Rick will be sadly missed by his grandson Colton Hejnar of Edmonton. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton on Thursday May 25th, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Reverend Kirby Breithaupt to officiate. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to Community Living Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m.

Whattam www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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in our thoughts and prayers forever and always

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

28 MAY 25, 2017

HELP WANTED

Lakeshore Farms – Wellington, ON.

Drivers needed to go to market in Belleville and sell produce at our market. Applicants must possess a valid G licence, three years driving experience, have a clean driving record and a willingness to drive a cube van to the required market location. $12.00/hr plus 5% commission on all market sales. All applicants must be willing to work every other weekend and 3-4 days during the week.

Employment to start in early to mid June until the beginning of October.

Please express interest to wendy.channell@sympatico.ca 613-399-5279 or at Lakeshore Farms Market, 467 Main Street, Wellington

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.

The Picton Gazette

YARD SALE

MULTI-FAMILY

YARD SALE

YARD SALE Saturday, May 27 9am-4pm 1496 Lakeside Drive 1 km east of Hwy 33, Consecon

Beautiful perennials, grasses, ferns, and hostas are available.

Look forward to seeing everyone.

Turn onto Ferguson St. from the Tim Hortons intersection, then left onto Ena St. and left onto Burns Ave.

ANTIQUES, collectables, camping & trailer items, games, glassware, some furniture & much more

2198 County Road 17 Milford

Prince Edward Curling Club

BIG

YARD SALE

7TH ANNUAL YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Saturday, May 27

Saturday, May 27

8am-4pm

Saturday, May 27 Rain or Shine

63 Lewisville Drive

Quality treasures, garden perennials, coffee shop and bake sale, BBQ

west of Wellington

Doors open at 8:30am

Saturday & Sunday

Eclectic mix: Good quality, clean baby clothes & other baby items, huge selection of records (LPs and 45s), household items, books, antique trunk, furniture, and much more!

May 27 & 28

Saturday, May 27 8am-1pm sharp

Rosehall #17828 Loyalist Pkwy

Raindate: Sunday, May 28

Molly’s

ANNUAL PLANT. SALE Saturday, May 27

9 Burns Ave., Picton

HELP WANTED

26 Prospect Ave. Picton Something for everyone.

MULTI-FAMILY

• Entrepreneurial spirit • Creativity • Accountability will aid your success.

This position will service an established account list, but candiate will be expected to develop new business working out of our Picton office.

Commission based renumeration.

Car allowance available.

Please send resume and cover letter to gazetteclass@bellnet.ca

Rain date Sunday 8am

(just east of the bridge)

Household items, toys, furniture, tv’s, 4wheeler, sports equipment, variety of items

TURN THAT CLUTTER INTO EXTRA CASH

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Saturday, May 27

$13.50 plus hst

9am-2pm

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YARD SALE

ADVERTISING SALES REP.

Saturday, May 27 8am

216 Salmon Pt. Rd.

( 1 col. x 2.25” ad) (approx. 50 words) It’s easy, call

1747 County Rd 8 We are looking for a self-motivated, results driven individual to sell display ad space and pre-printed inserts for our community newspapers.

It is Harriet’s 10th Annual Garden Sale

office at 613-476-3201 or email us at gazetteclass@bellnet.ca

Visa, Mastercard, Amex accepted

ANNUAL YARD SALE Part Time Cleaner or Cleaning Contractor – Picton

CleanMark is immediately looking for professional, diligent cleaners or cleaning Contractors to join our growing team in Picton Your New Job: • Mon, Wed 8pm – 11 pm; additional shift in winter • Maintain facilities and equipment to the highest standards, superior customer service You: • Have previous cleaning experience – preferred • If you are a contractor we require business registration, WSIB certificate and Insurance • Have own vehicle and a clear background check

What’s in it for you: • Competitive wages, $15.00 per hour depending on experience • Ongoing training • A values driven corporate culture If you're a dedicated, values driven individual who takes pride in their work, we want to hear from YOU! Please contact greatjobs@cleanmark.com

FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOUTH SHORE APPEAL FUND

SATURDAY MAY 27, 2017 (rain or shine)

8am to 2pm NEW LOCATION 3633 HIGHWAY #33 (Loyalist Parkway) Just west of the roundabout across from Hagerman’s farm stand Please plan to come out to the Yard Sale on May 27.

There are lots of great donations coming in including a complete wind surfer, items of furniture, small kitchen appliances, framed art and many more items large and small.

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017 - 1:00 P.M.

ANTIQUE & MODERN AUCTION SALE AT SOUTH FREDERICKSBURG HALL From 401 take exit 579 south on Hwy 41 south through 7 sets of lights and then approximately 11 km on County Rd 8 - hall is on the right.

Watch for Signs.

ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES: Hamilton & Waltham pocket watches; wooden decoys; sheets of postcards; fishing spoon (Dominion 650); 2 Garrett wooden plugs & Pflveyer Palomine wooden plug; 4 old fishing poles; embossed milk bottle - quarts & half pints - paper & magazines; coin sorter & roller machines made by Klopp Engineering Corp. (working) ; old violin & case; guitar; 2 Belleville pictures - Moira River & Market Day by Trudy Doyle, few military badges & buttons; and coins - dates & denominations unknown; child’s wooden wagon with trailer refurbished; HANDICAP SCOOTER & LAWN TRACTOR: LX 172 John Deere 14 hp 38" cut lawn tractor (good); Action Flyer 3 wheel handicap scooter; CHINA, GLASS, SILVER, PICTURES & BLANKETS: Royal Doulton figurine - Madison; quantity of coloured glass & china; crystal; cups & saucers; & 15+ pictures; Hudson Bay Blanket; FURNITURE: Oak hall bench; small pie crust Duncan Phyffe table; chest of drawers; round kitchen table & 4 swivel chairs; chesterfield & chair; white coffee & end table set with glass tops; wicker side table with glass top; round oak pedestal dining table with 2 leaves; sunroom/patio 4 chair set with coffee table; tete-to-tete with cushions; floor model Singer sewing machine; OTHER: Small weather vane; 13" Mikita skill saw; 17' utility step/extension ladder; outside and inside bug lights; BBQ utensil set; 2 portable theatre seat cushions; small air compressor; 12 ton jack; car cooler with home adaptor; Homelite chain saw; work light; Sandvik saw; level; socket sets; several other small tools; nuts; nails & screws; 50' x 100' of water hose AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Nice interesting sale. Furniture at 5 p.m.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY 12 noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures please go to www.lambertauctions.ca

MONDAY, MAY 29TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF CHARLES ELLIOTT 339 WILL JOHNSON ROAD, R.R.# 1 FRANKFORD, ONT. 1 mile WEST of Frankford on County Road 5 to Stockdale and turn NORTH onto Will Johnson Road for 2 miles.

RECREATION VEHICLE: 2013 Polaris 800 RZR side x side ATV- 3000 kms, power steering – like new condition; 1970’s Ski Doo Elan – restoration project; YARD EQUIPMENT: Bolens Premium 20 hp lawn tractor with hydrostatic drive, 46” cut, Kubota AV 4500 portable generator- like new; Husqvarna 61 chainsaw, Husqvarna gas powered grass trimmer, Honda GC 190 gas powered pressure washer, gas powered hydraulic controlled wood splitter, 2 wheel garden trailer, Ariens garden tiller, Jiffy gas powered ice auger, garden tools, lawn roller, SHOP TOOLS: Horizontal stationary air compressor, portable oxy acetylene torch kit, Lincoln 180 Easy Mig, stacking tool chest, quantity of Snap On hand tools, pneumatic tools, specialty tools, wrenches, sockets; ¾” socket set, floor model drill press, floor jacks, jack stands, pipe wrenches, power tools, DeWalt right angle drill, framing nailer, aluminum ladder, bench grinder, hardware, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS – SELL AT 11:00 AM antique dresser, antique bed, antique chest of drawers, maple hutch, coffee and end tables, TV cabinet, steamer trunk, patio furniture, napoleon BBQ, wardrobe, consul sewing machine, Kenmore upright freezer – like new, Kenmore double door refrigerator, Kenmore dryer, numerous other articles. VEHICLE: 2008 Ford Escape 4 door SUV - 205,000kms - sell as is – needs transmission repair 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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE - DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Retro chrome table & 4 chairs, Knechtel table/2 leaves, 4 chairs & matching hutch, cabinet model sewing machine, china cabinet, 3 & 4 drawer chests of drawers, glider rocker, 3 “D” end tables, plant tables, sewing cabinet, book shelves, metal bunk bed frame, antique oak cabinet, pine bench, antique rocker (painted), 2 drawer file cabinet, qty. of glass & china, cups & saucers, Royal Douton figurine “Ellen” & 2 toby mugs, Franklin Mint figurine, 2 glass figurines, garden pieces, step & extension ladders, shelving unit, old prints & frames, costume jewelry, cast iron & wooden garden furniture, patio furniture, garden & shop tools & many boxes packed at time of listing.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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AUCTION SALES

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST

AT 10:00 AM AUCTION SALE - MCCONNELL COLLECTION SALE CONDUCTED AT BELLEVILLE AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME CLUB 170 ELMWOOD DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, ONT. 2 miles EAST of Belleville on Old Highway 2 and turn NORTH onto Elmwood Drive for 1/2 mile.

Collection of vintage advertising signage, thermometers, clocks, push bars including soft drink , tobacco, fuel, coffee, agricultural, beverage, Gov’t agency’s, telephone companies; collection of tins including honey,peanut butter, tobacco, garage related, vintage lunch boxes; Collection of milk bottles inlcuding Moon Deseronto, Foster, Frankford, Prince Edward, Andersons – Campbellford and more; collection of sealers including Beaver, Bee Hive, coloured sealers; collection of toys including Dinky, press tin, Structo, Buddy L, Structo, wind up, die cast, Atwood miniature marine engine, NHL hockey game, Britain leads, Hot Wheels, Singer sewing machine; collection of glass oil bottles; railway lamps and lanterns including CPR dining car lamp, long box telephones, Coke picnic cooler, Corby’s collectibles, Hudson bay blanket, brass scales, stoneware, hunting knives, iron ware, bayonet, Smart water pump, RCMP prints, oil lamps, match holders, kitchenware’s, vintage agricultural and motorcycle books, “George Ferguson” hockey stick coat rack, Canadian 1$ and 2$ uncut full sheets, stencilled box, Royal Doulton figurines, Royalty collectibles, numerous other articles.

VIEWING 8 AM – SALE TIME – DAY OF SALE NO BUYERS PREMIUM SAME DAY REMOVAL OF ITEMS IS REQUIRED 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

FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - 2395 COUNTY ROAD 8 WAUPOOS, ONT. PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 7 miles SOUTH EAST of Picton ( turn at Picton Harbour) on County Road 8 to Community of Waupoos.

FARM MACHINERY AND TOOLS: Kubota M7040 4 wd diesel tractor with LA 1153 front end loader, ROPS, -3800 hours – excellent condition; Massey Ferguson 250 2 wd diesel tractor – good running condition;ero turn lawn mower with 60″ mower deck, Bush Hog “Squealer” 160 rotary mower, 5′ x 10′ tandem axle steel sided dump trailer, 30 ft hay and grain elevator with PTO, Allied 8 ft 3 point hitch cultivator, Advantage 6′ x 10′ single axle utility trailer, front end loader pallet forks, hay spear, factory made gas powered wood splitter with hydraulic controls, Husky Pro 30 gallon upright air compressor, black smiths anvils including “Peter Wright”, Stihl 029 chainsaw, Canox electric welder, FTS drill press, metal chop saw, oxy acetylene torch kit, bench grinders, power tools, hand tools, cedar posts, COLLECTIBLES- sell at 10:30 am vintage Sea Gull outboard, vintage Firestone outboard motor, 12 ft aluminum boat, milk cans, cream cans, wooden wagon wheels,steel wheels, named cast iron seats, Coca Cola display rack, cross cut saws, antique fire extinguishers, treadle sewing machine, skidding tongs, childs wagon, child’s sleighs, single walking plow, wooden beds, enamel ware, granite ware, BA can, vintage bicycles, wooden beds, wrought iron garden furniture, wicker furniture, Vintage coca Cola store cooler – restoration project; Export A signage, license plates, cast iron well pump, walnut vanity, maple side board, antique walnut cased pump organ, antique washstands, walnut china cabinets, sealers and bottles, antique agricultural related hand tools, copper boiler, numerous other articles from an old Prince Edward County home.

TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD

AT 10:00 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE FOR “ROSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES” O/O BY KEN & SHIRLEY ROSE, FRANKFORD, ONT. Directions: The sale site is 390 Frankford Stirling Road(old Hwy # 33). 1.8 km. North of the bridge on the east side of the east side of the river. (Watch for signs.)

This sale features an excellent collection of furniture and fine glass and china assembled over a number of years of collecting.

2 curio cabinets, clover leaf table, “D” end table, corner what knot, beverage cart, electric table lamps, walking sticks, yard sticks, 2 umbrella stands. Hastings Prince Edward Atlas (1972 edition), bride’s basket with Fenton bowl, a large selection of glass, china & crystal including Nippon, Cloisonne, Fenton, Royal Bayreuth, Cornflower, Cross & Olive, Sadler, Royal Albert, Cranberry including a Mary Gregory bell. Linens & doilies. A number of cups & saucers by Royal Albert, Shelley, Aynsley etc.

Assorted dinnerware pieces by Royal Albert, Johnson Bros., Coalport & others. Royal Doultons: “Valerie” HN 3904, “Jessica” HN 3850, “Darling” HN 1988, “Coralea” HN 2307, “First Recital” HN 3652, “Bedtime” HN 1978, “Irish Setter” HN 1055, German Shepherd. “Seagulls and Porpoises” sculpture by John Perry.

Beswick horse “Aros Royal” #1265, cat, eagle decanter. Qty. of Wade and Hummel figurines. Round stained glass window. Set of 3 Franklin Mint curio cabinets, 13 collectable cat figurines, Bunnykin pieces, costume jewelry including Sara Coventry pieces, collector books. Collection of toothpick holders, open salts, stemware. 11 glass shelves 10” wide x 32” long x 3/16” t.

Numerous other items far too many to list.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Lunch available.

Owners and/or auctioneer not responsible in case of accident

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD

AT 10:300 AM AUCTION SALE - PAUL AND LEEANNE GILMOUR 321 MASSASSUAGA ROAD, R.R.# 7 BELLEVILLE, ONT. ½ mile SOUTH of Belleville Bay Bridge on Highway 62 and turn SOUTHEAST onto County Road 28 for ½ mile and turn onto Massassauga Road for 1 mile.

VEHICLES: 1997 Jeep TJ 2 door sport utility vehicle with 5 speed manual transmission, hardtop, 235,000 kms, new tires, sells certified, e- tested in May 2017- Winter stored – good condition, 2006 Pontiac Montana SVC passenger van – sells as is- running condition; RECREATION: Suntracker DL 21 ft pontoon boat with Mercury 50 hp outboard on E -Z- Loader aluminum trailer – excellent condition; 2006 Kawasaki 4 x4 ATVnot running; Pelican 14 ft kayaks, Pelican 16 ft fiberglass canoe, pontoon style paddle boat, Pelican paddle boat, Minn Kota trolling motor, Ninja Turtle video game, Cape Cod outdoor chairs, Rip Stick skateboard, Mongoose trick bike, TRACTOR AND TOOLS: David Brown 880 Selectomatic diesel tractor with front end loader- good running condition; 3 point hitch hydraulic wood splitter, Honda gas powered grass trimmer, Stihl 034 chainsaw, Husky stacking tool chest, cedar rails, electrical supplies, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS- sells at 10:30 am Pine 2 door storage cupboards from reclaimed lumber, adjustable cast iron seat stools, Rusta Cana table and chairs, walnut wardrobe, reclaimed Pine step back cupboard, bed chesterfield, GE Profile washer /dryer, La-z-Boy chairs, Ikea lounge chairs, hockey stick bench, door top coffee table, reclaimed single door cupboard, reclaimed bench, reclaimed dry sink, drop leaf table and chairs, island stools, quilt rack, quilts, treadle sewing machine, kitchen cabinetry, kitchenwares, living room furnishings, numerous other articles.

TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

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Coaches encourage players to keep working on their game during off-season to come back stronger this fall CLIPPERS, from page 24

A highlight was beating the Belleville Spirits for a first time.

Miller said the Clippers often received compliments from opposing coaches and parents impressed with their dedication and intensity. n Emma Lamorre was named the team’s most dedicated player.

Coach Kelsey McKibbon said Lamorre is a natural leader who consistently encouraged teammates to do their very best. She also displayed constant initiative by seeking further instruction on how to improve her play. McKibbon said she could always be counted on to show up ready to learn and compete. n Emily Wight was named the team’s most improved player.

McKibbon said she constantly showed drive and determination and she took time to perfect her shot and positioning. Wight became one of the Clippers’ rebounding weapons, which made her an incredible asset to the team. She also took pride in taking the lessons learned in practice onto the court.

n Mikayla Leavitt was named the team’s most valuable player.

McKibbon said she “ran faster and jumped higher than any player on the opposing team.”

Leavitt’s ball handing skills were an asset and she was described as a natural leader at the offensive end of the court. McKibbon said she would be counted on to step up her intensity and battle for the ball at any opportunity. n Madalynn Snider earned the team’s coaches’ award. Miller said she demonstrated Clipper spirit by playing her heart out in practices and games, while demonstrating great respect for coaches, teammates and opponents.

“Her positive attitude adds encouraging and enthusiastic qualities to our team and her incredible teamwork has earned adoration of coaches and teammates.”

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Coach Landon Burns-Keaney said his players were able to develop as players and people and they made the staff proud of their effort and commitment

throughout the year. He noted the Clippers had some success despite facing tough competition.

Most notably, the team reeled off three wins in three straight games against Belleville, Smiths Falls, and Courtice.

“Overall, every single game and experience throughout the year served as a great experience for the boys — and that’s the thing about basketball: whether you’re new to the game or have been playing for years, there’s always room for improvement as a player,” he told his team. “I encourage each and every one of you to improve your game over the off-season and challenge each of you to come back stronger for next year.” n Cameron Pero was named the team’s most dedicated player. He was one of the first players to arrive at practices throughout the year and Burns-Keaney didn’t think he missed one. Often, he’d be shooting before practice started. He was described as a strongon-the-wall defender. n Ryan Doolan earned most improved-player honours. In his first year playing basketball, he

was said to have improved continuously through hard work and determination. According to Burns-Keaney, he went from learning fundamentals early in the year to becoming a meaningful contributor on offence and defence. n Justin Smith was named the team’s most valuable player.

Burns-Keaney said the coachable player helped in many ways.

“Whether it was grabbing a high number of rebounds, getting a steal, making a smart pass or providing timely scoring in critical situations of the game, he did a little bit of everything to improve our team… I believe he has a very bright future ahead of him.” n Ross Maycock earned the coaches’ award. According to Burns-Keaney, he3 was never afraid to ask questions that could help the team or himself as a player. He played point guard for the Clippers and his efforts distributing the ball helped improve those around him.

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The Clippers finished with six straight wins to go out on a high

note at the Ontario Cup in Ottawa last weekend. Coach Caleb Hugh said after a strong start due to their success in the high school ranks, the Clippers went on a slide but they were able to recover and hit their peak at the right time. Davies added the team was a terrific groups that achieved a lot together through the ups and downs. n Devon Wilton was named most dedicated player. Hugh said he loved to be on the court and in the gym and among a team that had many players involved in most of its 80 court appearances, Wilton had perfect attendance. He said he showed ability to defend, shoot, finish in traffic and lint turnovers. He displayed a love of the game and contagious energy. n Ghaffar Mehmood was named most improved player. Coach Claire Davies said many players made noticeable improvements, but Mehmood really stood out.

After beginning the season as a post player, he encouraged the players to try him at other positions to allow him to develop his skills. He often spent time working on his shot and it showed as

he became a key scorer down the stretch. n Jack MacCool earned mostvaluable-player honours. Hugh said selecting the award winner was difficult given that several players showed the ability to dominate any given game. To make the decision, he said the coaches looked at consistency rather than the player who scored the most points or played the most minutes. When MacCool was involved, Hugh said the Clippers succeeded.

“When he was on the floor, our team was at its best.

Whether it was guarding the opponents’ top player, running an offence, or making the shots when we needed them, he did whatever it takes to win.” n Dylan Morrow earned the coaches’ award. Bryan Davies said he was a player who could hawk the ball for seconds on end defensively and a guy who would take a charge for his teammates. He’s a player, Davies said, who showed he’d do what it takes to win repeatedly this season.

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Women’s Institute selects Terpstra as $1,000 scholarship winner PECI student says organization helps keep community connected ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

BREAKING BARRIERS Meghan McPeak is the lone female play-by-play broadcaster in the NBAD-League. The former collegiate point guard hopes to reach the NBA one day.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

McPeak encourages young players to dream big

Voice of Raptors 905 shares inspirational message with Clippers players, parents ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Meghan McPeak had big dreams of playing professional basketball — and she was really close to achieving them.

McPeak was a leading point guard with the Humber College Hawks about a decade ago, but everything changed when she suffered a career-ending concussion. Suddenly, the Hamilton native had to look for other ways to have an impact in the game she loved.

Last Wednesday, while visiting two cousins who play in the County Clippers basketball program, she shared her success story at the organization’s yearend banquet and added some tips for the young players.

“You are going to have obstacles in life. I had them myself. Finishing college with a concussion, I had to reinvent myself on how I was going to still work in sports and work in basketball, but not play,” she said. “As an athlete, that’s very tough to come to terms with knowing that you’re not going to play again.”

McPeak was studying broadcasting at Humber and she used her knowledge of the game to make it to the pros. She took a job as a sideline reporter and radio announcer at McMaster University from 2009-2012 and in 2013, she was broadcasting the National Basketball League. Her big break came in 2015 when the Toronto Raptors selected her as the playby-play announce of Raptors 905, their NBA D-League farm team.

She reeled off a who’s who of NBA stars she’s worked alongside, including Cleveland Cavaliers franchise player Lebron James.

“I broke barriers and I’m not done breaking barriers. I want to be the first female to do play-byplay in the NBA at the NBA finals. I’m hoping I can get there some day and make that mark for myself.”

For now, she said, it’s exciting to work with one of the best NBA franchises and know there are only 30 such organizations in the world.

McPeak encouraged the players and their parents to continue to dream big. She also said she’s

proof for the young girls in the room that women can do anything they choose.

“Don’t think any dream is too big for yourself. The bigger, the better,’ she said. “I’m almost 30 and guess what, I’m still not done dreaming. Parents, you can dream big as well. Whether it’s a lifetime trip you want to go on with your family, or your kids going to college and being the best surgeons they can be. There’s no age limit on when you can stop dreaming big.”

She told the players that to achieve their dreams — be it to develop in a sport, have an exciting career, or even get through gym class, they should write them down to make them goals.

“Being on paper, it holds you accountable to getting that goal,” she said. “If you think it’s silly, you don’t have to tell someone, but telling someone also holds you accountable. They can check in.”

McPeak called all 60 Clippers the most improved players this year, noting none of them are where they were last October. She also stressed the importance of them being good well-rounded people as well as talented basketball players.

“The more you improve and develop — not just on your game, but on yourself as a human being and person, that will take you further than just pro sports,” she said. “Lawyers, doctors, teachers, accountants — even if you want to be the best dog walker you can be — if you are a good human being, people will look at you and take that further than just knowing you’re good at what you do.”

Abby Terpstra is hoping her education in commerce will take her to some foreign shore one day.

Right now, however, a focus on home has helped her get $1,000 closer to that dream.

Last Thursday, the PECI Grade 12 student was presented a scholarship from the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute. It turns out, she knows quite a bit about the local organization.

Reading her winning essay before a group of women representing all the branches across the county at the district annual general meeting, Terpstra spoke about her neighbour, her grandmother, and herself.

Her neighbour, she reported, just joined the organization a few years ago and now she’s busy baking pies, knitting items to send to developing countries, and volunteering. Her grandmother, Dini Kempenaar, has been involved for 27 years and the Women’s Institute has been a big part of her life. As for Terpstra, she said her PECI hockey team might not have competed at OFSAA in Kenora in 2015 without a little help from those same ladies.

“It was a very rare experience for us and our team was honoured to go,” she said.

Terpstra said the Women’s Institute movement, which will celebrate its 120th birthday this year, has the ability to bring about positives in women and within the broader community through service and support.

“In a world where we are more disconnected with our neighbours, family, and friends than ever before, the Women’s Institute provides a space where women can come together to make a difference and that difference can be just as meaningful to the Women’s Institute member as it is to those they are intending to help.”

By funding youth clubs, like 4-H, school teams, and other important community projects like the Quinte Access bus, Terpstra said the Women’s Institute is resonating with young women like herself and that will bode well in the future.

“The institute is so involved in the community currently, younger generations are actively aware of what the Women’s Institute is and who they are. Many of them have directly benefitted from the work of the local chap-

FAMILYTIES Prince Edward District Women’s Institute scholarship recipient Abby Terpstra shared a smile with her grandmother Dini Kempenaar following her presentation in Cherry Valley.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ter,” she said. “Hopefully this will inspire future generations to become involved with this dynamic community of women.”

Terpstra argued a strong Women’s Institute can ensure small-town values remain in an increasingly commercial municipality and its membership can help keep lessons on history and rural life alive moving forward.

After graduating from PECI this spring, Terpstra will enrol in a

co-op commerce program at the University of Ottawa. She said she plans to extend the four-year program to five years by participating in co-op placements and taking part in a study abroad opportunity in her later years.

“By being accepted into the co-op program, I can get experience in the work world while staying in school and making connections with future employers,” she said. “Studying abroad for a

semester will allow me to experience how other countries do business and to explore a different part of the world.”

Terpstra said she’ll get a broad education in business concepts like finance, marketing, and accounting with an opportunity to specialize in one of those fields.

“I’m very excited to see what the next four-to-five years will bring with this new chapter in my life. Thank you, Women’s Institute for being a part of it and supporting me through this scholarship.”

During the meeting, the district’s 109th annual, the Women’s Institute membership celebrated 13,653 volunteer hours its collective members offered in the past year. Long-serving members Doris Wright and Peggy Allison were recognized for serving for 68 and 65 years respectively. Mabel Wright, Elda Brooks, Florence Wood, Fay Weatherall, Marjorie Bedford, and Betty Cronk were all recognized for more than 50 years of service. The meeting featured keynote speaker Sarah Walker, who spoke about her studies in Kenya in 2016.

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CLUTCH HITTER Iain Cameron, foreground, lifted the PECI Panthers with a two-run single in the fifth inning Tuesday.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Panthers in Peterborough today BASEBALL, from page 22

Earlier in the day, they narrowly beat the St. Peter Saints in extra innings to even reach the final.

Ronan expects more tight ball this year as the Panthers will face the Mustangs in Game 1 with the winner to face either St. Theresa or St. Peter in the final.

“They’re not going to give us anything,” he said. “These teams won’t give us eight walks or have one slow pitcher. We’re

going to have to earn it.”

Last Thursday, the Panthers closed out their unbeaten regular season with a 10-0 win over St. Theresa. Max Manlow threw four innings of one-hit ball striking out 10 batters, while Seguin allowed just one hit in one inning of relief. Shortstop Matt Dobson had a big day at the plate, going three-for-three with two runs and two RBI. Third baseman Jimmy Kuipers was two-for-two for two runs and one RBI.

Over 40 nominations received AWARDS, from page 2

Queen Elizabeth principal Paul Pickard added that Harrison's deep dedication to students and staff are constant.

“The biggest thing is service and making sure everyone is taken care of. It doesn't matter what is going on in her day, she will take care of the needs of the students or staff right then and right now,” Pickard told the

Gazette.

“She's our institutional memory, because she helps us remember the things that are special and that we need to know. There's a value to that legacy that's spanned more than three decades.”

In total, the board received upwards of 40 nominations for the 2017 Great Place awards and a total of 10 individuals/groups were honoured.

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Women walk length of Millennium trail in 12 hours to raise money for upgrades Jennifer Cobb and Sally Peck raised about $2,000 to lift public fundraising campaign over $105,000 JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It was one step in front of the other for Sally Peck and Jennifer Cobb on Friday as the pair trekked the entire 48-km length of the Millennium Trail from start to finish.

Surely, others might have walked the trail from it's northern end near its northern end near the Prince Edward County-Quinte West border to it's end just North of Picton in pieces but it's probably a precious and brave few that have undertaken the task in one day.

All told, it took about 12 hours for the pair who were joined by several supporters to walk what some are calling a 'linear park' and a jewel of Prince Edward County.

What started out as a challenge to themselves soon turned into a fundraiser for trail improvements and upgrades

that are being organized through the PEC Trails Committee with the duo raising nearly $2,000.

The pair were joined early in their trek by Gerri Jenkison who raised $1,000 and the collective work brings the to-date fundraising by the committee to about $105,000, obliterating it's 2017 goal of $80,000.

“We have done the trail in sections before and one day, one of us said 'Hey, we should go end-to-end in a day.',” Cobb told the Gazette. “Then, one of us said 'We should fundraise for the trail committee before we do it.’”

Speaking with the media during a lunch break at where West Street and the trail meet in north Wellington, Cobb said the section that the Rotary Club of Wellington had undertaken to improve was easy walking when compared to some of the earlier kilometres where the for-

A STEP FORWARD Willem Maas (left) and Patrick Maloney (right)of the PEC Trails Committee flank fundraising walkers Sally Peck, Gerri Jenkison and Jennifer Cobb during their trio’s trek on Friday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

mer CN railway line snaked through Ameliasburgh and Hillier ward.

Standing water, large holes and uneven surfaces made the traverse much more treacherous.

The chair of the PEC Trails Committee and the fundraising committee for the Millennium Trail upgrade, Patrick Maloney, said support from individuals like Peck, Cobb and Jenkison has been phenomenal “We started with the corporate groups but now we see people are really starting to step up and support this initiative,” Maloney said.

The kilometre marker drive which sees groups or individuals recognized for $1,000 donations has helped put the fundraising campaign into overdrive.

“They have been a driving force so far and it's reached far beyond Prince Edward County.

“We've had people from Ottawa, Toronto and 11 people from Belleville who love this

trail and want to support its upgrade,” Maloney added.

The end vision of the threeyear, $450,000 Millennium Trail upgrade will look similar to the 11-km stretch in Wellington.

“Eventually, the whole trail will be like this,” Maloney said, pointing to the wide, mostly even trail. “It will be an 11 ft wide trail with 6 inches of stone dust from one end of the other and as good or better than we have here in Wellington.”

Included in the trail upgrades and refurbishment are five staging areas as well as seasonal washroom facilities at various points.

Acquired by the municipality in 1997, the Millennium Trail is a repurposed abandoned rail line that was converted into a multi-use recreational feature for the enjoyment of county residents and visitors.

The Trail is popular amongst a wide array of recreational enthusiasts, including snowmobilers, hikers, cyclists, ATV riders, and cross country skiers but hasn't had much improvements or directional signage with the exception of the work completed through the Rotary Club of Wellington.

THANK YOU

Picton Kinsmen wish to thank all of the generous businesses and individuals who donated products and services to our 7th annual charity auction held at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 13th.

Thank you: To everyone that attended. The auction was a resounding success, we raised over $ 8000 to help many great causes in the county.

To all of the Kinsmen and their spouses who worked so hard to make it happen.

Many thanks to our auctioneers: Adam Miller our live auctioneer who managed to squeeze a little extra out of everyone.

Our special guest auctioneers Mayor Robert Quaiff & Councillor Kevin Gale.

You kept everyone in stitches and made the night a lot of fun for everyone.

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Mature trees can benefit from addition of mulch

Every time I drive around the county I am struck by the beauty of the various trees, particularly those with the early spring blossoms. Any day now our famous lilacs will be blooming everywhere and we will be literally “smelling the flowers.”

Also striking are the many very mature trees that are part of the history of the county including the silver maple, willows, shagbark hickory to name a few. Many mature trees are located in our towns, and add a beautiful canopy to each neighborhood. There has been some concern lately about a few of these massive trees being cut down.

I do not normally worry too much about the mature trees in my garden, but after last year’s drought, I have been checking them to see that how they are doing. I am seeing more dead

OPP investigate two accidental deaths this week

Police in Prince Edward County have been investigating two unexpected deaths this week.

On Thursday, just before 5 p.m. the Prince Edward OPP detachment was alerted that a citizen observed a body in the water near Baycrest Marina off the north shore of Big Island.

The OPP described the incident as a “water-related death” in a press release issued Friday.

County firefighters and Hastings-Quinte EMS personnel also attended the scene.

The man was identified as 68-year-old Lorne MacKinnon of St. Catharines. The Office of the Chief Coroner was contacted and a post-mortem examination was scheduled for Friday at Kingston General Hospital.

Asked by the Gazette if the OPP had information it could share on what happened to MacKinnon, community services officer Connor Durkin said there was “nothing concrete” to report.

“There has been speculation, but I cannot report on speculation,” he said.

Just after noon Monday, officers with the Prince Edward detachment began investigating a death which occurred at a private residence on County Rd. 18. Police report a man was performing maintenance on a vehicle when it collapsed on top of him. Firefighters and HastingsQuinte EMS responded and the man was transported to hospital via ambulance. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Police identified the man as Willie Peterson, 57, of Athol.

The OPP’s crime unit and forensic identification services unit were involved with the investigation. A post-mortem exam was ordered Tuesday at Kingston General Hospital.

-Adam Bramburger, Staff

ASK A MASTER GARDENER Susan Warrack

branches that need to be pruned, but the new growth looks good. All the rain this spring has been beneficial.

Mature trees can benefit by

adding mulch around the base particularly in severe drought conditions like last summer.

This year I am going to add mulch to my mature trees just in case. It is recommended to mulch the entire drip line around a tree, but space might not allow, so any mulching would be beneficial to help retain moisture.

Most trees have their feeding roots close to the ground surface, so mulching helps protect these roots from grass and weeds competing for nutrients.

Mulch, also, helps keep the soil around the roots from compacting. Do not mulch right up to the base of the tree though.

Leave about six inches around the trunk. I normally use natural cedar mulch. Any wood mulch is good because it will decompose and add nutrients.

In my own garden I have sev-

eral trees including silver maple, two beautiful birch trees and a large blue spruce.

I have recently planted two new trees. Before acquiring them I carefully checked the mature height and width of each tree to ensure that I had the space for them, always a wise idea with any new tree or shrub. The serviceberry, Amelanchier canadensis, was chosen for the lovely spring flowers and fruit that attracts birds.

This is a hardy tree that grows well in both sun and part shade.

The Japanese cherry, Prunus, Satosakura Group, was planted last November and is already bursting with beautiful pink blossoms.

Enjoy your drives around the county this spring, and take time to enjoy the beautiful trees along the way. Contact us at pecmastergardeners@gmail.com or visit our new web site: pecmastergardeners.com.

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