Picton Gazette May 3 2012

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

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Homicide suspected in Bloomfield

Five councillors oppose final draft

Man found dead in Stanley Street residence Tuesday

Budget with levy increase approved

Jason parks

Staff writer

ARRIVALS

Picton welcomes new game developers to open business page 3

ANIMALS

research shows that dogs can help autistic children page 11

A Bloomfield man is dead and the man police have accused of killing him remains in custody after an incident at a Stanley Street home early Tuesday morning.

Prince Edward OPP responded to 911 call at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday morning to a residence at 51 Stanley Street where they discovered a deceased male, 46-year-old Thomas McCormick As a result, 53-year-old Lawrence Markwell of Bloomfield was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder.

Markwell, who lived at the same address with the deceased for over seven years, was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville Tuesday afternoon where his bail application was waived due to the seriousness of the charge.

A post-mortem examination was scheduled for Wednesday, May 2 at the Ottawa Hospital.

OPP spokesperson Kristine Rae confirmed reports Prince Edward OPP had

Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

on guard A Prince Edward OPP constable guards the scene of a suspected murder

that took place on Tuesday morning in Bloomfield. The accused, Lawrence Markwell, remains in custody after being arrested at the scene. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

responded to a dispute between Markwell and McCormick at around 10 p.m. Monday night but no criminal charges were laid as a result of an investigation.

“Officers conducted an investigation at that time (10 p.m.) and found no cause or basis to make any kind of criminal charge,”

Rae said of the earlier visit

by Prince Edward OPP. According to neighbours who declined to be identified, Markwell and McCormick had been observed previously having verbal and physical altercations with one another.

The murder investigation is continuing by the

Prince Edward and East Region Crime Units under the direction of OPP acting detective Insp.

Craig Abrams of the Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the Prince Edward OPP detachment at 613-476-2151.

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PECI innovator sets example for students, peers adam bramburger Staff writer

Cassidy Allison started out with a simple thought, yet like so many other times during her four-year career at PECI, a favourite mentor inspired her to think bigger.

Today, business and mathematics teacher Rob Garden is the youngest winner in the 45-year history of the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Educator of the Year Award in the Quinte region.

"I just wanted to say thanks to him," she said.

"He's been a major mentor for me, especially this year with the lip dub. I felt it was the best opportunity that I could have. I wanted to give him something really big, because he gave me

terrIfIC teaCher PECI’s Rob Garden will

receive the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award as educator of the year in the region. He is the youngest winner in its 45-year history.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) something really big."

Allison heard about the award and started to ask Garden's colleagues at the

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school and throughout the community if they'd support the nomination. It didn't take her long to realize that

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she wasn't alone in holding the 30-year-old Wellington native in high esteem.

"With that support, I knew I was picking the right guy," she said. Allison put together a touching portfolio with nine reference letters and dozens of newspaper clippings.

It's interesting to note, however, that Garden never really aspired to teach until he hit a crossroads in life during university studies and re-examined his priorities.

"It definitely was not the plan. I went to business school at Queen's, but a couple years into the program, I realized it didn't suit my personality," he said. "Throughout high school, everyone always asks 'What do you want to be?' I didn't know. No one asked, 'What do you enjoy?'

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S E C T I O N

Although the impact to the taxpayers was greater than some councillors wanted, council approved the final draft of the 2012 last Wednesday.

The final budget sits at $58,822,066 with the net to be raised amount at $26,398,270 — a 7.7 per cent increase over last year. This will translate into about a 5.3 per cent increase on the average tax bill, with an average home valued at $240,742 paying an additional $126.

Council had trimmed the budget down to a 5.2 per cent increase to the average tax bill but, after hearing several deputations on the last day of budget deliberations, voted to restore $25,429 cut from the library budget and $12,000 cut from the budget for Glenwood Cemetery.

Mayor Peter Mertens said the budget is one the municipality should be able to operate with without impacting services, but there were still some councillors who opposed it.

“It's a budget the County can live with. Obviously there are going to be people who aren't happy with the number, but unfortunately we have a reality,” Mertens said. “We have far more needs than we have money and, until we take steps to get that under control, it won't get any better.”

He said this year's budget takes the municipality one step closer to sustainability and predictability in the budget so taxpayers aren't faced with large jumps in taxes year to year.

“This is a fiscally responsible budget that begins a positive and incremental transition toward sustainability,” said Mertens. “By building reserves for future equipment and infrastructure needs, we can avoid large, one-time tax increases in the future. We have a great deal of work still to do but the momentum is there.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3,

2012

Big Island residents push County councillors for answers about road resurfacing activities Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

A large group of Big Island residents who made their way to Shire Hall last Thursday weren't happy with the answer they received when they presented councillors with a petition to find out just

when several roads were coming up for resurfacing.

The group said they wanted a straight answer on when resurfacing of South Big Island Road, Sprague Road and North Big Island Road would begin. Although both South Big Island Road and Sprague Road were sched-

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uled to have some work completed this year, construction on North Big Island Road was scheduled for beyond 2016.

A motion to have staff come back with a report that would look at the construction schedule lost by a margin of 8-6. There were noticeable scoffs from residents as nearly the entire audience left council chambers.

North Big Island Road resident Blanche McDermaid spoke on behalf of the residents last week. She described the roads as “pretty

nasty.� “The roads are deteriorating very quickly, there is almost no shoulder left in certain spots and it's certainly all crumbled so there's no drainage,� she said.

McDermaid said the worst part come after winter when sand and potholes cause havoc for drivers, walkers and anyone living close to the road. “Even walking on the road it kicks up dust. You have to clean your shoes when come home and certainly your socks have to

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McAuley said resurfacing of North Big Island Road was pushed back in favour of roads that are more desperately in need. “North Big Island Road was reconstructed in 2003, so it's certainly overdue, but there are other roads that are wanting too,� he said.

McAuley said staff would continue to reinforce the importance of tamping down cold patch repairs in the future.

Although several North Big Island Road Residents weren't happy with the answer, councillor Kevin Gale said the repair to that road is more complicated than resurfacing. “The biggest issue concerning North Big Island Road is not just to go and do surface treatment, but we have to do some ditching along there,� he said. “There's a drainage issue there.�

change,� she said. “If you have a veranda close to the road or any kind of seating area, it must be very unpleasant. The windows can't be open on the road side.�

She said even when municipal workers attempt to fix potholes with cold patch asphalt the fixes don't work because they are not properly tamped down. “What happens is men come out, they shovel the cold patch into the hole, drive to the next hole and do the same thing,� she said. “They expect cars to tamp it down, but we usually avoid them because we don't want tar on our cars.�

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Federal government investment, partnership with Loyalist College help to secure new PEC Innovation Centre tenant

Picton attracts mobile gaming developers from Silicon Valley adam bramburger Staff writer

One day, while turning to their smartphones or tablets for a diversion, gamers worldwide could be playing around with a product of Prince Edward County.

On Monday, a start-up company featuring some of the designers behind hit console games like Call of Duty, Halo, and World of Warcraft announced plans to make the PEC Innovation Centre on Picton's Bridge Street its headquarters before the end of this year.

Steve Chan, the Harvardeducated chief executive officer of Little Think Tank Studios, said he sees similarities between this relativelyuntapped county and his home in California's Silicon Valley. He says, now, it's just a matter of developing the industry here.

"I grew up in the Silicon Valley and have spent my whole life in an environment where we had a lot of these combinations of education, mentorship, and funding together, which we sort of took for granted," he said.

"When I grew up and went to school in Cambridge, I learned that not every place is like that. There are certain places in the world that benefit from that. What you guys are creating here is very much the same identical thing."

While the region south of San Francisco has those positives, Chan said it also has its negatives to those looking to set up businesses. It has distractions, a higher-cost of living, and vulture capitalists searching for struggling companies to buy up.

He was looking for a different venue to incubate his business and about two years ago, Chan began talking with the centre's owner Conrad Guziewicz. Through their conversations, he learned about federal government funding through the Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC), and

mobile maverick Steve Chan decided that the

quality of living, access to broadband technology, low costs, and access to educated labour would make Prince Edward County an attractive home. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

he also learned about a partnership already emerging between media professionals in the county and nearby Loyalist College for 3D television production. Loyalist was also teaching animators and designers.

"When I met the folks at Loyalist and understood the programs they're working on, it became very, very easy," said Chan. "We started two years ago, and it was a bit of a process kind of figur-

ing out what made sense.

Obviously starting in the Valley was something we were comfortable doing, but to do something long term, I felt there was a good value in building this part of it here so we could leverage all the positives we just mentioned."

Chan explained that increasingly gaming is moving from the core systems — computers and gaming consoles to mobile devices. In a short period of time, he said

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workforce, save a few more experienced senior positions, can be hired from the local community, drawing on grads from Loyalist and nearby universities.

"You try to minimize the cost and risk," he said, adding that even in the Valley, only one of 10 companies tends to make it big and some do fail. Little Think Tank does have footing in San Francisco and San Diego, but Chan says in this virtual world there's no reason not to be here.

The company, which lists a core team of four members

the valuation of the mobile gaming industry is more than one-third that of core games and on the rise, with billions of dollars in sales. He said the business model makes the marketplace accessible.

"If you look at how core games are developed, there are hundreds of people on a team. With these games — mobile and social — you create the minimal successful playable experience with a skeletal team, and you put it out there — it's in the cloud ,right? You're not doing any retail, and then boom... If it hits, you've got an overall team ready to go, then you put in 70-80 per cent of the resources. That's when the real research goes."

Essentially, the team works to launch and relaunch the game, tailoring its research to determine which aspects of the game are received well enough to focus on, and which should be changed or dropped. If a game goes viral, more staff can be hired and it can be monetized.

Chan said much of that

and three advisors, is working on programming a game in stealth mode — a product it doesn't want to describe to protect its interests, using Unity coding, which will allow them to format it for use with Apple's iOS, Google's Android, and most other operating systems presently available.

Chan said the goal of the games is simple, and that's to ensure all users have an opportunity to finish their day happier than when they started it.

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Happy 90th

The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Social Notes

For Shirely McCaw who is turning 90 on May 1st.

Family and friends, please join us on Sunday, May 6th between 2-4pm for an Open House at 201 Johnston Rd. Best Wishes only.

For more information please call 613-476-3712

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Piling uP Proceeds Rotary Club of Wellington bottle and recycling depot volunteers from left, Mike Hill and Howard Ziedenberg were hard at it Saturday morning.

Rotary is celebrating its tenth year anniversary — five of those with the bottle depot as one of their top fundraising initiatives. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette Staff)

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Staff writer

Wellington Rotary's bottle exchange celebrated seven years last month and has steadily grown into one of the club's most valuable and community inclusive fundraisers.

The club celebrated its tenth anniversary this year and was highlighting some of their many important activities like the bottle depot.

The project helps Wellington Rotary raise funds for both local and international initiatives and is regularly staffed by

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Rotary volunteers.

The depot started in April 2007 and operates as a bottle and recycling depot under contract with The Beer Store. The depot diverts a lot of items from regular household recycling and directs them to larger depots for re-use and recycling. Any container that has been purchased at the LCBO, The Beer Store, or any independent wine or beer shop in Ontario is accepted.

Rotary Club of Wellington director of literacy and public relations Sharon Campbell said since the waste isn't going to dumps

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the project is also environmentally sound.

Although The Beer Store recently imposed a return limit of 120 bottles, it's not unusual to see 30 or more cases arrive in Wellington, with the biggest individual payout coming in at a little over $1,600.

“Neither liquor store takes anything. The Consecon convenience store has no space,” Campbell said. “Everybody who brings bottles, we pay them, but we're able to add to our bulk and we're paid

by The Beer Store.”

Under the direction of Rotarian Dick MacArthur each day's stock is sorted by material, colour and organized into bins and pallets with records kept of how much was brought in.

Convenience in both location and hours has made the depot a growing success in the community.

There is plenty of space for unloading and no limit on the number of bottles has also made the depot popular with local restaurants, wineries, campgrounds, and other local organizations.

For the past five years Portabella Bistro in Picton has donated its bottles to the local Humane Society with 20-30 cases being brought in every three to four weeks – an estimated contribution of about $1,000 per year.

Even the municipality has become a client of the depot.

Commissioner of public works Robert McAuley said last year about $2,734 was paid to the municipality from materials that were deposited at the depot.

“I am always supportive of waste being diverted from our locations for reuse and recycling and the funds raised are used for helping the community,” McAuley said.

The depot is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at the old feed mill at 326 Second Street in Wellington.

Donations of bottles and cash to the depot are gratefully accepted by Wellington Rotary. Support for the depot has made it an ongoing and successful community fundraising initiative.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Auxiliary blood donor clinic collects 142 units

Monday’s blood donor clinic at the Prince Edward Community Centre saw a generous outpouring of support from donors.

Convener Joan Pasila reported that 142 units of blood were taken from donors in the event sponsored by Canadian Blood Services and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Planting Party Last Saturday, the following were involved in the Wellington Lions tree-planting event near

Foxboro last Saturday. Front row, from left, are Liz Boultbee, Janet Marissen, June Jewell, Ken Jewell, and Betty Wight. In the back, from left, are Bill Boultbee, Harry Marissen, Wilf Durham, Chris Mackay, Art Hewer, Fred Keating, Kevin Wight, Mac Allan, Jason Forestall, Brendon Clarke, and David Clapp. (Submitted photo)

Wellington Lions plant 1,000 trees near Foxboro

A group co-ordinated by the Wellington and District Lions Club was busy making the region a greener place last Saturday, planting 1,000 tree seedlings.

This year, Lions Clubs International president Wing-Kun Tam called on club members throughout the world to plant as many seedlings as they could through 2012.

To help fulfill the request, the local club secured a planting location on Quinte Conservation land north of Foxboro, which is in the custody of the Quinte Conservation Alliance.

Lions co-chairmen Wilf Durham and Bill Boultbee went to work making the project happen as they coordinated a group of Lions and friends from clubs across the region and some student volunteers.

The 16 Lions, friends, and students from Wellington joined with helpers from the Cherry Valley and Frankford clubs in planting all of the seedlings in the ground.

Boultbee said though there were adverse weather conditions, the project was a success for the club.

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The next clinic, which will also be held at the community centre hal will be staged June 25.

Those looking for information, to book appointments for that clinic, or to seek other blood donor clinics within the region are invited to visit the web site www.blood.ca.

-Staff

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1932

■ Local businesses were being warned about a scam occurring throughout Ontario. One man would enter a store and pay with a $20 bill. A second man would enter claiming to be a federal officer investigating counterfeiting.

He’d confiscate the bill and give the storekeeper a phony receipt to gain a reimbursement from the government.

■ A lake freighter apparently ran aground on the rocky shore near Pt. Petre after failing to respond to fog-horn signals enacted from the lighthouse. The freighter released its ballast water and backed out of the harbour area, without any noticeable damage.

■ It was reported that Prince Edward County farmers were sowing more seed than in previous years. In particular, sales of alfalfa seeds rose steadily, while bumper crops of oats, barley, and wheat were also expected to be produced.

50 years ago — 1962

■ Mayor HJ McFarland declined a nomination to run as the federal Progressive Conservative candidate for Prince Edward-Lennox because he felt he couldn’t separate himself from business and community interests to focus solely on the job. He thanked supporters from all political stripes for their confidence in him as a potential representative.

■ Though the official opening of the Proctor Silex plant was still a month away, there were 100 people employed at the Picton factory and they were working toward producing toasters, irons, coffeemakers and door chimes in the facility.

■ Three Toronto men had a close call when their boat overturned in Wellers Bay. By a stroke of luck, the wind carried their cries for help to the shore, where they were rescued by three other men with a fast boat who took them to shore.

30 years ago — 1982

■ The Prince Edward County Arts Council hosted a conference for arts organizations across eastern Ontario with 90 delegates attending. President Lynn Fennell said the purpose of the conference was to share ideas and study the impact of volunteers to the arts across the region.

■ A scheduled walkout of the province’s doctors, which was to last for three days was cancelled by the Ontario Medical Association it reached a tentative two-year agreement with the province. The agreement, if passed, would increase medical fees by over 17 per cent over five years.

10 years ago — 2002

■ The County issued a stop work order to the developers of a Christian children’s camp off Bakker Road in Hillier. The removal of sand and shale from the shoreline were among variances to the approved site plan. There were also roads created that had not been on the site plan and a makeshift landfill on the property.

■ Mayor James Taylor encouraged taxpayers to become more engaged at budget time. His comments came as council received a draft budget calling for a 14.9-per-cent levy increase. He said councillors still had to trim staff wish lists.

■ About 200 people gathered at Belleville’s Ramada Inn to hear seven talks about invasive species and the water conditions in the five Greater Lakes.

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Edwards was world traveler, world birder

What I remember most about Dr. Martin Edwards was his sense of humour. A wellknown Kingston birder, Martin passed away in mid-February while on a birding trip in Brazil with his son.

It was back in the 1960s when I first met Martin and I well remember how he arrived late to a meeting of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists (now Ontario Nature), in Toronto. He blamed his car, a Volvo, a make of car that I seem to recall him cherishing and enthusiastically endorsing for much of his life.

This one, however, did not receive a passing grade as he pantomimed how the car huffed, and heaved, and limped its way into the city, only to expire upon arrival as though totally exhausted by the effort. After animating his way across the room as he described the car’s gyrations, he had me collapsing in a chair, laughing hysterically.

“Now I know why the commercials say that nine out 10 Volvos sold in the last decade are still on the road.

That’s because they haven’t had time to get the tow trucks out to haul them all off the road!” he laughed, his trademark huge smile never faltering despite the problems he had in arriving. Obviously, the car was able to redeem itself as I seem to recall that the Volvo continued to be his favourite make throughout his life.

Another time, Martin and I were on a group field trip on Amherst Island, seeking out a

OUTDOOR RAMBLES TERRY SPRAGUE

shy, retiring Henslow’s sparrow that was supposed to be in a meadow, just off the road. Martin was hard of hearing so he always carried an outdated 1950s style hearing aid with him to assist in pulling in the barely audible hiccough double notes of the Henslow’s.

The ear piece was inserted firmly into his ear, and a thin double cord trailed down to the main unit in his hand containing the amplifier and microphone that would normally be tucked in his shirt pocket. With a look of determination he held the unit out in front of him and panned it back and forth as he tried to pick up the indiscernible notes from the bird. The unit was cranked up to full volume and none of us dared speak for fear of blowing off his right ear.

I was the only one in the group who noticed that a small herd of Herefords had

started to gather along the fence across the road behind us. As they rubbed their necks on the wire fence and sniffed at us in curiosity, one of them let out with a powerful bellow that caused Martin to rip the receiver from his ear and fling it to the ground, all the while his characteristic smile never disappearing.

That Martin was birding in the Amazon when he died suddenly is very symbolic as he would not have wanted it any other way. Martin spent his professional life as a physicist, but on weekends, days off, and after he retired, he was a world traveller, always seeking out new bird species for his list.

In fact, Martin earned a spot in the Guinness World Book of Records for managing to observe every family of birds in the entire world, his life list of species reaching almost 8,500, the highest total for any Canadian. His attempt to hold on to that record often entailed return visits to remote countries after ornithologists had split certain bird families, requiring him to seek out a species of bird from the new family.

Throughput his life, he penetrated dense jungles in Africa, rainforests in the Amazon, explored the biomes of desert locations, searched for honeycreepers in Costa Rica, looked for penguins in Antarctica, and listened for kookaburras in Australia, and was even picked up once for wandering into a restricted area with binoculars.

At 85 years of age leading up to the day when he died suddenly, Martin was still on the go, seeking out new birds in some far off country. In earlier years when I would approach him about being a guest speaker, his brow would furrow a bit, and with that perpetual smile, would reply, “I better check my calendar first to see if I am even in the country on that date” Martin took a strong interest in natural history and over the years assumed a leadership role in the preservation of nature and conservation. Martin's doctorate was in Physics which he taught at the Royal Military College in Kingston. Retiring after 41 years in 1995, he continued as an Emeritus Professor until his death. But he also contributed research on the effect of pesticides on colonial water birds in the Great Lakes in the days prior to the ban on DDT. He was president of the Kingston Field Naturalists, President of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists, President of the Canadian Nature Federation and Canada's representative to the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

For more information on today’s topic, please e-mail tsprague@kos.net or phone 613?476?5072.

For more information on nature in the Quinte area, be sure to check out www.naturestuff.net .

Vehicle entries reportedly on rise in March, police advise awareness

March was a steady month for calls to the Prince Edward OPP detachment, Sgt. Pete Donohoe reported to the County’s police services board last week.

Police received 545 calls for service during that month this year compared to 591 last year in March.

Donohoe noted the calls included sexual assaults, criminal harassment, domestics, break and enters and thefts.

Under the heading of violent crimes, the police responded to 12 calls, each of which it had cleared from its caseload.

Those included seven assaults, two sexual assaults, and three incidents of threats being uttered. Those clearances bring the year-to-date stats on violent crime to a level of 86 per cent clearance on 55 cases.

Donohoe said there was a downward trend in motor

vehicle collisions in that month with 25 reported, only two of which resulted in injuries, neither of which were life-threatening. He said he believed that nicer weather likely helped with that count.

On local roadways, officers handed out 230 Highway Traffic Act citations, 36 seatbelt charges, four Liquor Licence Act charges, and apprehended two impaired drivers.

Donohoe also said during March police noticed a slight increase in night time vehicle break-ins and said police are warning people again to “lock it or lose it.” He said police believe they have narrowed down the break-ins in the southern part of the county to a small group of suspects who will be investigated.

-Staff

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The Picton Gazette

Local authors to share self-publishing secrets in workshop May 9

An increasing number of people are publishing their own books, everything from family memoirs to works of fiction. Learning how to publish your own book, however, can seem like a daunting task.

That is why the Library is inviting writers to meet authors Janet Kellough and Robin Lunn for an informative evening all about the self publishing world on Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Picton branch.

Come learn how to publish your own writing, including how to prepare manuscripts, the many options available within self publishing, and what self publishing companies can do for aspiring writers.

Janet Kellough is now a well-known published author, but she was first a storyteller, journalist, writer of non-fiction, and publisher of her own novels.

Her first works of fiction, Palace of the Moon and The Pear Shaped Woman, revealed her obvious talent and she has since been signed with the established publisher, Dundurn Press.

On the Head of a Pin, a gripping mystery set in Upper Canada in the turbulent days following the doomed Mackenzie rebellion, was her first novel with Dundurn, published in 2009.

Dundurn is releasing Kelloughís latest book, Sowing Poison, this coming July.

Robin Lunn will also be on hand at “The Ins and Outs of Self Publishing” to discuss her very recent foray into the self publishing world. Lunn, who

A MCHAPPY MOMENT

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

inside the library CHRISTINE RENAUD

chose to publish using her maiden name Timmerman, released her novel Pity of the Winds in January.

The story centres on police officer Pete Jakes and his Turkish-born wife, Ali. The couple move to Middle Island, population 4,500, where a proposed wind energy project has set the community into a tailspin, especially when tragedy strikes and the young officer has a possible murder on his hands.

Books by both authors are, coincidentally, mysteries and are available at the library.

“The Ins and Outs of Self Publishing” event is free and refreshments will be served. This and many other free events for children, adults and seniors can be found on the Library’s events calendar at www.peclibrary.org.

Picton McDonalds employees celebrated McHappy Day on Wednesday. Patrons could choose to donate to the cause in addition to the $1 from each Happy Meal, Big Mac, and hot McCafe beverage sold that supports Ronald McDonald House, local hospitals, and other childrens’ charities. Local volunteers also contributed their time for the event, which featured balloons and music outside the Main Street restaurant. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Solving the garbage problem in another way

I put out three bags of garbage , April 24, using our last three blue tags.

Later, while out with our dog, I heard the garbage truck coming. It slammed on the brakes, backed up 75 feet, someone got off and messed with the bags. As the truck was pulling away I tried to flag the diver down thinking one of the bags was too heavy but he just glared at me and drove on.

My bags had “this container is not properly tagged” stickers on them.

To make a long story short; after multiple phone calls,

messages left on machines and one visit to Shire Hall, I just kept getting more and more frustrated and angry.

I know one person that also had a problem (I was told I could put two blue tags on each bag, she was told she could not so she had to drive all the way in from somewhere way south of Cherry Valley so she could put one bag out with a pink tag on it) and one person who said they were going to start burning their garbage.

As for notification; 1.

Checking the County’s web site isn’t exactly high on my

daily to-do list. 2. The only radio station I listen to is 104.3 F.M. (Kingston) and I didn’t hear anything there.

3. If we get our local papers the only page I read every week is the one with “Outdoor Rambles”.

That page also shows County council’s screwups going back 80 years.

Tell me again why the “grace period” was only two weeks? Tell me again why this was implemented just prior to the Pitch-in exercise?

But I have solved my garbage problem. I’m never going to put out another

bag of garbage. I taped together the three bags that are still there from 4/24 and I taped on the green “pitchin crew” sign after writing on it “Please save these bags for 2013 trash bash”.

I’ll never do the Trash Bash again (its nothing more than a photo op ditto for Earth Day - planting a few trees once a year big deal). I do “Earth Day” every day.

Thank you for letting me vent.

Jim Wilson Prince Edward County

Bible is God’s infallible word of truth to man

The Bible is God's divine revelation to mankind.

(2Ti 3:16) "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness".

God's word is not mans idea as some proclaim.

(2Pt 1:20-21) "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had it's origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit".

God's word is divine revelation! Mankind was not present in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth but through Moses by divine revelation, God had Moses record these events for all mankind.

God's word is eyewitness accounts and personal experiences recorded by God's prophets, Jesus' disciples and those who were there at the time these events took place. God's word is historical facts recorded over time and confirmed by archaeolo-

gists through the Dead Sea Scrolls, Egyptian hieroglyphics and other historians like Josephus to name a few.

Jesus spoke in parables which are stories that teach special lessons or truths in a simplistic way and used analogies so His listeners could relate to the message He was teaching. When Jesus used parables and analogies He spoke of things that were nonfictional, things His hearers could relate to because they were real and tangible (unlike allegories which speak of

myths and fictional things).

God's word is inerrant and infallible, in other words it is true and therefore trustworthy. Those who believe it do so by the grace of God and those who deny it do so by their own free will. Whether you believe in God's Word or not doesn't change the fact it is truth. Jesus said (jn 15:17)"Sanctify them by the truth: Your Word is Truth".

County Government has lied to us. Twice.

Last November they announced that the dumps and transfer stations would be closed on Wednesdays for the winter. They would reopen Wednesdays on April 30, 2012.

On the County website they claim seasonal closure was “in response to concerns expressed by the public.” In fact, I have personally witnessed the public saying

repeatedly that they did not want Wednesday closure.

That’s Lie No. 1 from our local government. In the April 26 Picton Gazette, page 33, there is a County notice that the dumps and transfer stations will be open Saturdays only for the rest of2012. They will not re-open Wednesdays as promised. No explanation given: just Lie #2. The notice should have had this headline: Oops! We lied!

So the hard working low wage dump attendants, the County’s friendly face, have their pay cut in half. Permanently it would seem. We must ask: What about the higher-wage supervisors of waste disposal and their County pickup trucks? Will they be cut in half because they have 50 per cent less dump hours to supervise? I would expect not, because supervisory staff tend to protect each other.

Likely these lies came from senior staff, who, I strongly suspect, find dumps and transfer stations an unglamourous nuisance.

However councillors must take ultimate responsibility for notices from County government. Their job is very time-consuming and difficult. But they should not stand behind lies.

John D. Starr Ameliasburgh

County not telling coming clean on landfill issue

publishing guides Local authors Janet Kellough (top) and Robin (Timmerman) Lunn will be presenting a workshop on self publishing at the Picton library branch on May 9. (Submitted photos)

Brian Conway Athol

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

EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette

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THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

our oPiNioN

‘When you can have a direct impact on a place you're familiar with and you really do care about the success of that community and the kids involved in it, it makes doing all of the little things easier..’

-PECI

Incubators for new innovation an exciting addition

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busInEss and mathEmatICs tEaChEr r ob G ardEn on hoW hE valuEs thE oPPortunIty to tEaCh at a sChool hE attEndEd as a studEnt In a CommunIty WhErE hE lIvEs .

Get your tickets The Regent Theatre is holding a 2-4-365 raffle. For $25 per ticket, participants can win the

grand prize, tickets for two for a year to movies, Cinefest movies, HD satellite events and selected live performances at the theatre, or many smaller prizes and gift certificates graciously donated by local partners. Tickets are available for pick-up by visiting the theatre’s box office. The money will benefit the Regent’s digital equipment campaign. (Submitted photo)

WHILE Prince Edward County will likely always be known for its agricultural products, like cheese, meats, and maple syrup and its beaches, it is exciting to think this municipality could soon have build a fine international reputation as a leader in other important fields.

If that happens, it will be thanks to the work of people like Conrad Guziewicz, who has seen the potential of funding technological innovators to locate in his PEC Innovation Centre and Craig Desjardins of PELA CFDC, who has been working hard behind the scenes with the municipality and federal funders to link private businesses to those funds and to educators at Loyalist College and Queen’s University who want to offer cutting-edge training and supply the talent base for industry.

Slowly, but surely, the county is realizing that economic prosperity doesn’t have to come in the form of a smokestack and instead of fretting that it isn’t right next to highways or rail lines, it is embracing the notion that creative types want to be able to get away from that hub-bub and have a place to create content for export. With the broadband capacity here and those other staples, there is no reason why Prince Edward County cannot promote itself as a bit of a Silicon Valley on Lake Ontario where partnerships are forged and leading-edge ideas are formulated over a trip to a downtown coffee shop or spin on the stationary bike at PEFAC. The more investment and partnership these initial ventures into that marketplace yield, the better the chances of the business taking hold and more prosperity coming in terms of paying taxpayers and a population living close enough to the restaurants, retailers, tourist attractions here to ensure they have the business they need to survive year-round.

The trick, as it appears Guziewicz knows given that in most of his business announcements over the past few months, he’s spoken about talking to these business people about their long-term plans and how those will shape the market, is always staying ahead of the curve and being ready to change and embrace new ideas ready for development.

Those who visited Ottawa during the previous wave of communications advances that saw Nortel and Corel at their peak realize how quickly that prosperity can collapse if it fails to adapt to the market conditions and the ever-present danger of the next big thing coming.

Luckily, in that case Prince Edward County will be okay, however, as while it is eager to diversify and try its hand at these new media ventures, it still does have that sense of place and a long-time knack to reinvent its traditional agricultural practices to serve the economic needs of the day at hand.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Trail proposal running full speed ahead Come Alive Outside receives full marks from councillors Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

A proposed two-kilometre fitness trail through the Johnson Street soccer field property in Picton received positive reviews from councillors last week.

The trail is part of Come Alive Outside Prince Edward County's plan to get members of the community out of the house and active and would provide an outdoor fitness facility the entire community has access to.

Scott Wentworth spoke to councillors on behalf of Come Alive Outside at last Thursday's committee-ofthe-whole meeting where the committee approved Phase One of the construction of the trail. Wentworth said construction could be complete in about six to eight weeks.

In keeping with the group's initial promise, Wentworth said Come Alive Outside wouldn't be asking the municipality for any funding to complete the trail.

He said grant money has been secured from the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation and the Stark Family Fund totalling $45,000. The money is dedicated to the purchase and installation costs for the exercise equip-

‘This really is the best product we could find within North America.’

s. WEntWoRth OrGaNiZer

ment with the cost to install the trail – pegged at about $20,000 – to be absorbed by the Wentworth Landscape Group and other green industry companies that Wentworth said have volunteered to assist with time, finances or materials.

The first phase of the project is to construct a six foot wide limestone screening trail through the Johnson Street property and to install 11 pieces of outdoor exercise equipment for teens and adults that will be placed in three pods. An additional pod will contain exercise equipment for elementary school students.

“We've proposed a package of outdoor exercise equipment that has been

selected for its suitability for good use, durability as well, and minimal amount of maintenance,” Wentworth said. “This really is the best product we could find within North America.”

Exercise equipment proposed to go along the trail includes an arm press, elliptical, leg press and a pull-up station among others.

The equipment will be mounted in concrete and there will be a sand base around each piece.

“Each of these pods have steel signs built within them that describe the proper use of the equipment,” Wentworth said.

The trail will eventually run through the soccer field property on Johnson Street and adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Public School, PECI, Sonrise Christian Academy, Prince Edward Child Care Services, the Picton Fairgrounds, the Prince Edward Community Centre and the Youth Park.

Wentworth said the trail won't cross any roads when it is complete and won't even cross a parking lot.

Councillors praised the project, Wentworth and Come Alive Outside for their efforts.

Leading Ladies opens tomorrow at Mt. Tabor

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The final production of Prince Edward Community Theatre’s fourth season opens as the Ken Ludwig farce Leading Ladies takes

the stage at Mt. Tabor.

Don’t miss the hilarity as two downtrodden actors go to great lengths to try to earn an inheritance from an

aging woman they’ve never met. Curtains are at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

-Staff

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

SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, emailed whattamfh@sympatico.ca or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Monday at noon.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDER WINNERS Cathy Grayer, Aileen Williams, Nelson Hicks, Steve Blanchard, Jamie Branscombe. Congratulations.

ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - each Wed AM Quilts for sale Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local womens charities.

SHOUT SISTER CHOIR - love to sing, relaxed atmosphere & repertoire of popular music. No auctions & no need to read music. Each Mon 7-9pm St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall parking in rear. Director Georgette Fry. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca.

PUBLIC SKATING Sun 1-3pm start April 15.

Family Skate Mon 3-5pm & Wed 1-3pm Wellington arena.

PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit, veggies, cereals, kraft dinner, cookies, juice crystals, peanut butter, tuna.

LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY - donations needed food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products & dire need for kitten food canned and dry (some of our older or sick cats need the kitten food too). 476-4951.

MAY 3 - PEFAC Fundraising Dinner 5-7pm Bloomfield Town Hall ham/scalloped pototo. Adults $10/children $5.

MAY 3 - AL-ANON - affected by someones drinking? each Thurs 10:30am St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. 866-951-3711.

MAY 3 - GLENORA UNITED CHURCH - Dish & Donation supper 6:30pm. All welcome.

MAY 4 - PICTON LEGION - Eric Baragar One Man Stage Band 7-11pm in lounge. Food 6-7:30pm.

All welcome.

MAY 4 - PE COMMUNITY THEATRE Leading Ladies comedy 8pm Mt Tabor Playhouse. $14 in advance 476-5925.

MAY 4 - ALATEEN - 12-19 yrs affected by someones drinking each Fri 7:30pm St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall. 866-951-3711.

MAY 4 - OPEN FLOOR - 7pm Wellington Library downstairs. Readers & audience welcome bring a friend. Roz 393-5046.

MAY 4 - WELLINGTON LEGION - Dinner 57pm soup, pork BBQ ribs, baked pot, veggies, dessert, beverage. $13.95.

MAY 5 - PICTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Music Jamboree/Supper St Gregory School gym.

Supper $12 6pm/Jamboree $67pm. Proceeds to local chariites. All welcome audience too.

MAY 5 - CHERRY VALLEY UNITED - Smorgasbord dinner 5-6:30pm, adults $14, children $6.

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MAY 5 - THE VICTORY - Annual Exhibition of Canadian Society of Marine Artists 2-5pm. Free all welcome til May 14 open daily 10am-6pm. 4761177.

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MAY 5 - PE COMMUNITY THEATRE Leading Ladies comedy 8pm Mt Tabor Playhouse. $14 in advance 476-5925.

MAY 6 - RE-CREATING CHRISTIANITY Tom Harpur music by Tony Silvestri & friends 2pm Regent Theatre. Adults $20/students $15. Jim 4764823.

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MAY 6 - PEC MUSIC FESTIVAL - Music & movie 3 young area musicians perform & screening of documentary Teaching the Life of Music 7:30pm St Mary Magdalene. Adults $20/Students free at door.

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MAY 9 - NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - problem with drugs? each Tues 7pm Picton Hospital Board Room. 888-811-3887.

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MAY 11 - PEFAC - Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser 812pm PE Yacht Club live band Rough Stock/late night buffet/silent auction/prizes $20 advance/$25 at door. 476-7776.

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MAY 12 - PECI - Car Wash Picton Fire Hall to support PECI Boys Soccer team trip to OFSAA. $10.

MAY 12 - SHOUT SISTER CHOIR - Concert Fundraiser Reaching For Rainbows 8pm St Mary Magdalene Church (wheelchair accessible). $15 at Design Earth, Choir Members, Lynn Donovan & at door.

MAY 12 - PE COMMUNITY THEATRE Leading Ladies comedy May 8pm Mt Tabor Playhouse. $14 in advance 476-5925.

MAY 12 - PEC INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY - Book Launch Shaping The Future 2-4pm Books & Co poem/prose by local writers. Roz 3935046.

MAY 12 - ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN Sheet Mulch Gardening no dig method demo 10am.

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MAY 13 - CONSECON LEGION - Mothers Day Breakfast 8-11am. $5. All welcome.

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MAY 15-19 - NAVAL MARINE ARCHIVE The Canadian Collection hosting Canadian Nautical Research Society annual conference War of 1912 Differing Perspectives.

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MAY 17 - PEC MINOR HOCKEY - AGM 7pm Bloomfield United Church.

MAY 20 - ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN Kirkin o' the Tartan 10:30am music by fiddler Dr Jos Colby & piper Dave McIntosh.

MAY 25 - BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 - Dance 8pm Belleville Fish & Game Hall to Big Band Starliters Orchestra. Singles/couples welcome. Members $10/non-members $12. Lunch. 392-9631/966-6596.

MAY 25-26 - COMMUNITY LIVING PE - Yard sale proceeds to communication devices & enhance community participation for individuals.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

County native runs for NDP for Banff area seat in Alberta election Kleinsteuber’s political activity dates back to days at PECI Jason Parks Staff writer

A Prince Edward County native was among those carrying the flag of the New Democrat Party in the recent Alberta provincial election.

Jamie Kleinsteuber was the NDP candidate in the 27,778-square-kilometre Banff-Cochrane riding, which runs from the western boundary of the City of Calgary all the way to Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.

Kleinsteuber was unable to wrest the seat from the hold of the Conservative

party, which has sent a member to the Alberta Legislature repeatedly since 1971.

However, the local would-be politico raised the profile of his chosen party as 1,059 voters supported the orange and green, up from then NDP candidate Anne Wilson's total of 575 in 2008.

An airline employee for the past 15 years, Kleinsteuber relocated to Calgary just two years ago after spending the bulk of his time in Toronto.

A PECI graduate in 1995, Kleinsteuber said he's always wanted to be involved politics.

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After leaving PECI, Kleinsteuber studied public policy and management at the University of Ottawa and was later on his way to a history degree before his professional career started to take off-almost literally.

“I got involved with the airline and the business side of things was really appealing,” he said.

When asked to describe the political scene in Canada's richest province, Kleinsteuber used the word “Consistent.”

Since then-premier Peter Lougheed and his Progressive Conservative Party swept to power in 1971, the Province has never wavered in electing a PC government in Wild Rose Country.

Despite its seemingly ever growing legacy (The Alberta PC's have the second longest continuing government second only to Mexico's Partido Revolucionario Institucional) Kleinsteuber said not all is well in the province.

“Despite its reputation of being fiscally conservative, this province has been running a deficit for the past five years and I think that's inexcusable,” he said.

Pipelines and the environ-

Hitting tHe sloPes Banff-Cochrane NDP Candidate and Prince Edward County Native Jamie Kleinsteuber took to ski hills in and around Banff in the lead up to the recent Alberta provincial election. (Alberta NDP press photo)

mental impact are a concern most Albertans share, according to Kleinsteuber.

Regulating electricity rates (Despite a near record mild winter, Albertans paid record high electricity prices and hydro companies collected record high profits), School fees (Canada's richest province charges families a fee for children attending public schools) and keeping healthcare public are also concerns Kleinsteuber discussed on the campaign trail.

Or should it be campaign hill?

Combining his love of skiing and his love of politics, Kleinsteuber occasionally took to the slopes wearing a

suit and handing out campaign material to those traversing the hills in-andaround Banff.

“It was pretty awesome to be out on the slopes and be able to campaign,” Kleinsteuber admitted.

While the above issues are items that affect all Alberta voters, Kleinsteuber said issues in the Bow Valley are as diverse as its constituents.

A tourism mecca that features hundreds of business owners and workers in the various towns and villages, the riding includes a large native reserve and borders on another native build up.

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the Kananaskis region are among the many issues Kleinsteuber found himself immersed in.

While another provincial election likely won't happen until 2016, Kleinsteuber said he is already considering getting involved in the next federal election.

“There's more then enough reason to be involved with the federal election that's three years away and to start building a base for that,” Kleinsteuber said. “I think people in the County would agree the Federal Conservatives have done more then their fare share of upsetting the Canadian public.”

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With autism rates climbing rapidly each and every year and no known cure or cause of autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD), treatments of the affliction are varied as is their success rate.

As recently as 10 years ago, the accepted rate of autism/ASD was four to five in 10,000. According to the most recent findings of the US Centre for Disease Control, 1 in 100 children are now being identified as having an ASD. One treatment gathering steam as people work to unwrap the enigma of autism is the usage of service animals, primarily dogs.

Some of the service dogs currently undergoing training that will assist Ontario children stricken with autism were on display as Casa Dea Winery on Sunday as Autism Dog Services hosted its first annual fundraising event.

With over 120 people in attendance, the event, which

included live entertainment from performer Robyn Scott and was hosted by Captain Dave Summers, raised over $9,600 dollars.

The funds will go towards the acquisition, training and placement of service dogs for Ontario youth aged 4-20.

According to event organizer Lynnette Cooper, Autism Dog Services has placed over 50 canines in homes with varying degrees of autistic children since 2007. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We've been able to partner service dogs with high functioning and low functioning children including bolters,â&#x20AC;? Cooper said.

Bolters are those with autism that have a tendency to become overstimulated and run in any direction regardless of the danger that may lie ahead.

Service dogs are trained to be tethered to a child and once they feel a pull on their leash, they buff up and act like an anchor to keep the child from running into dan-

ger.

In other cases, the dog is a companion that an overstimulated child can pet until they are able to gather themselves.

The director and founder of the not-for-profit organization Wade Beattie was on hand Sunday and said the event would go a long way in placing more dogs into homes with autistic children in southern Ontario.

Beattie got his start in the mid 1980's training guide dogs for the blind.

By chance, he worked with some autistic children a few years ago and started the organization in 2007.

Beattie said training dogs to work with autistic children and those in the ASD

makes his area the fastest growing service dog field in the world due to the increasing rates autism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's mainly due to the demand and the benefit the dogs can have on an autistic child's life,â&#x20AC;? Beattie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When speaking to parents, the rate of success is very high. Most parents are looking for three main components â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Safety, companionship and independence and the dogs can help provide that. They provide great therapy and great comfort.â&#x20AC;?

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Vimy trip offered lifelong memories for contingent from PECI Students gained deeper respect for war history AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

Nearly two weeks after returning to Canadian soil from a once-in-a-lifetime 12day tour of Europe, visions of the trek still sit vividly with a small group of PECI students and staff.

The Panthers were among 4,000 Canadian students who ventured across the Atlantic to participate in ceremonies in honour of the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Teacher Rob Garden, who was one of three accompanying the group, thinks back to a moment when the students marched toward the National Remembrance Ceremony.

“It’s amazing listening to 4,000 young people being completely silent,” he said.

“They understood the gravity of the moment.”

The conditions for the April 9 ceremony were less than ideal with frigid cold temperatures and on-and-off downpours sending the contingents from a few schools away early. Not the PECI group, however.

“Ninety-five years ago, it snowed and they were up to their knees in mud while fighting,” said student Lauren Westervelt. “It’s a shame some couldn’t take a day to pay their respects.”

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PAying resPects This group of PECI students and staff pose in front of the war memorial at Vimy Ridge, the site of the battle many consider to be Canada’s defining moment in the First World War. (Submitted photo)

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The tour weaved its way through Weimar and Dresden, Germany, where the students were able to see some of the destruction done in the Second World War by Allied bombing and the restoration efforts of the classical buildings.

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“The point was to show both sides,” said Garden.

Next, was Amsterdam, a city that wasn’t quite like what the students had thought. Though they went through the red light district, they found it really wasn’t like the proverbial other side of the tracks.

“People go on about the stereotypes, but I really didn’t see that,” said Westervelt. Heffernan added people appeared happy and didn’t judge one another or try to hide anything about the area.

Another stop in Amsterdam was Anne Frank’s home. Hannah Sarley found that interesting.

“Throughout childhood reading the book, it didn’t seem real,” she said. “There, you could see marked on the wall how much she grew and it all came to life.”

The tour weaved through Belgium and Essex Farm, where John McCrae penned the words to In Flanders Fields. There Heffernan and Goddard took part in a special ceremony with Goddard lighting a ceremonial torch to carry forward to the ceremony. Candles lit from the torch were placed at a nearby veterans’ cemetery.

The students participated in a daily remembrance ceremony at Ypres near Menin Gate, where Wesley Stakes found his great-great uncle’s name on a memorial for Allied soldiers without known graves. It was the second close-to-heart discovery he made on the tour, also finding his great grandfather Ronald Stakes’ grave at Beau-Seracourt.

As he looked, they met Governor General David Johnston there.

“He walked up to us and said ‘Where are you from,’” Westervelt recalled.

On their way to Vimy, the students marched through Givenchy, where townspeople stood on porches and balconies to wave Canadian flags and show their appreciation.

That was just one way appreciation was shown as Garden said one town also saved money it would have spent on events throughout the year just to feed all of the students in a day.

The trip ended with some time spent in Paris. The 12 days with EF Tours was a defining experience for many of them.

“It is so much different learning about history while you're there, first hand seeing it. I have much more respect for it than than seeing it out of a book,” said Donny Tait.

Sarley added “it opened up that there’s so much more out there to see and to learn.

It’s never ending.”

For Stakes, it reinforced his Canadian patriotism.

“I came back feeling a sense of pride knowing I was representing my country and was the first one in my family to see my great grandfather's grave,” he said.

They also gained a special bond witnessing such historical sites together.

Teacher Erin McFaul said she was pleased to travel with the 20 students and indicated they didn’t need to be reminded the importance of the ceremony or the reason they took the tour.

“I’m so proud of this group,” she said. “We didn't tell them to feel this way.

They sucked it up because they wanted to be there.”

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Consolidated school opens doors for public showcase and ceremony Community invited to explore changes at Athol-South Marysbugh Jason Parks

Staff writer

Alumni, former staff, community members and those interested in seeing what the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board have undertaken in order to consolidate the former Athol Central and South Marysburgh Central schools are invited to attend an open house on May 10.

The newly renovated Athol South Marysburgh Public School at the old Athol Central site will be opening its doors for a ceremonial celebration and guided tours starting at 6 p.m.

The school was expanded last summer as the Board of Education consolidated the learning institution with the South Marysburgh in order to deal with declining enrollment in the County's southern wards.

After almost a complete school year with the entire student body learning in one single facility, principal Marg Thompson said it was time to showcase the facility for the public.

“We're really hoping to have former staff and students come in and check out

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Junior and Intermediate students being integrated at one site has lead to expanded learning opportunities including reading buddies programming, bullying awareness programs and art activities where older students have assisted Kindergarten children on projects for Christmas, Easter and other holidays.

Thompson added one student describing the feeling of being together to superintendent visiting the school last week used the analogy of a reunion of long lost brothers and sisters.

“The student said it was like they were back together again and they are one big family,” she said.

The ceremony will include performances by both the Colby Family and the Fiddlers Found, examples of student work and will feature the school choir singing Oh Canada.

Upon completion, student ambassadors will be happy to take visitors on a tour of the facility.

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for all day Kindergarten this fall, an early years classroom, complete with its own entrance washroom and fountain was developed at the northwest corner of the building.

Other renovation include a new main office, a new teacher resource area and a school mural painted by artist Maureen Walton with assistance from members of the student body.

And with the addition of more students and more class rooms, the outdoor play facilities have been renovated and expanded, including a new asphalt pad and what Thompson said her students are calling “the best outdoor basketball court in Prince Edward County.”

When asked about the entire student body being under one roof, Thompson said both staff and students are excited.

“I've met with student leaders throughout the year and I've been asking them how they like it being under one roof,” Thompson said. “They are all really enjoying it.”

8am - 3pm

Friends’ Plant & lilac Bush Sale Festival “Artist-in-Residence”: Judy Plomer “For the Birds” Coffee Corner Arts & Crafts vendors Candle Making & Wood-Carving Rug-Hooking & Spinning 4-H Milkshake “Shop” History Alive! Activity Area for Children Quilt Show (PeC Quilters Guild) House tours & Food Samples at the Kitchen Hearth

Bring along a picnic lunch and make it a day!

9am ∏Horticulturist Serena Hubbs on “Caring for your lilacs” 10am-2pm ∏Antique Identification Clinic with certified personal property appraiser, Derek Cooke. $10 per item.

Pre-registration required.

2pm ∏Meet the Photographer: Official opening of “Shorelines”, Rick Matthews’ new exhibit at Macaulay Heritage Park (the Church)

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After voting to include funding to conduct a public consultation process to review the composition of council in the second draft of the 2012 budget in mid-April, the issue came up again at the final budget session last week and ultimately was left off the table.

An 8-8 split across council meant the motion, which would have set aside $25,000 in the budget to be taken from contingency Staff writer

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Councillors Heather Campbell, Jim Dunlop, Kevin Gale, Keith MacDonald, Robert Quaiff, Barry Turpin, Bev Campbell, and Mayor Peter Mertens voted in favour of the motion, while councillors Jamie Forrester, Alec Lunn, Brian Marisett, Janice Maynard, Nick Nowitski, Dianne O'Brien, Barbara Proctor and Terry Shortt were opposed in the recorded vote.

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Council composition review delayed due to budget concerns THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

dealt with separately as both council and the community are divided by it.

He said another meeting would allow for more discussion.

“It's a contentious issue around this horseshoe as it is, we shouldn't be making a decision on it now. This particular motion carries with it a set of instructions,” Shortt said at the meeting. “I didn't feel this motion was appropriate at the budget table, I still don't feel it's an appropriate motion at the budget table.

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We've visited this too many times.”

Maynard agreed the motion wasn't appropriate in the budget discussion.

She said as the money was coming from a reserve that could be accessed at any time, there really wasn't an impact on the budget.

Mayor Peter Mertens said it was an opportunity lost.

“I'm a little disappointed because I believe at this point it was a good opportunity (to deal with the issue). We've held a number of public meetings and at each one of those public meetings people said they wanted us to look at it,” he said. “Obviously we have the results of the election, so there was a certain responsibility on the part of council to look at it. It would have been an opportunity at least to get that process moving forward and keep it on the agenda, now it's pretty much on the back burner.”

Some councillors who weren't in favour of the motion to issue a request for proposal did support the idea of deferring the issue to a special council meeting, stating it would be a compromise.

Mertens said by the results of the deferral it was obvious that some councillors didn't agree with that opinion.

Gale said he saw the deferral motion as an attempt to delay dealing with the issue.

“We've talked it to death. The next logical step in the process is to have a review by the public. That deferral motion was nothing more than a stall tactic,” he said.

He said he's disappointed with how the vote went and said he doesn't see the issue being dealt with in this term of council.

“To be honest, people won't forget this at the next election because I'm not going to let them forget,” he said.

He said the issue should be at the top of council's mandate. He said Wednesday's vote on the issue is a good example of why a review of council composition needs to take place.

“Every time we have a vote and it's an eight-toeight tie is an argument of why there needs to be a smaller, odd-number council,” he said.

He said council can spend hours on something that doesn't get dealt with because votes can end in a tie.

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Tony Scott

Sales Rep.

FAMILY LIVING AT ITS BEST! This home offers 1800 sq ft of living space on the main level with a huge master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, formal dining room, breakfast area in the great sized kitchen and a cozy sunken living room with fireplace. An extra large recroom with a bar area, 4th bedroom, 3 pc bath, laundry room and great workshop finish off the basement. Perfect rural location, 20 mins to Belleville and 10 mins to Picton. $245,000 MLS 2121204

Tel: 613.476.5900 Cell: 613.476.6553 colleen.green@sympatico.ca Twitter: @ColleenGreenatR

PORTLAND STREET This beautifully decorated home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a jacuzzi, double garage and extra parking. The large living room windows bring the lush gardens in doors and COTTAGE LIFE AT ITS BEST! add brightness to the great room, perfect for Waterfront home/cottage (4 season) in a very desirable area. This 4 bdrm and 3 bath home has it all for family fun at the lake. Wonderful sun- entertaining. A centre island and big kitchen sets on the wrap around deck or from the dock. Clean waterfront offers offer lots of prep area. The main floor master great swimming and boating and a view of the world famous Sandbanks. bedroom ensuite with whirlpool tub, shower and separate sinks is sure to please.

Lower level walkout steps to the water and your dock. A wonderful place $479,000 MLS 2122099 to build family memories by the water all year. $545,000 MLS 2111808

Sales Rep. NEW PRICE

Res: 613.476.1874 Cell: 613.242.7295 kevingale@remax.net

WATERFRONT LOG HOME NEW 2 bedroom log home is nestled on a PRICE nice, deep waterfront lot in a quiet GREAT STARTER HOME country community. Open kitchen & Cute bungalow in Crofton area. Currently a one living area on main floor. Spacious bedroom home but easily converted back to two.

3 season sunroom off the kitchen Large, bright kitchen and eating area. Magnifiprovides a panoramic view of Bay of cent family room with cathedral ceilings. DeQuinte. $359,000 MLS 2123120 tached garage features a great workshop.

WWW.COUNTYREMAX.COM $149,900 MLS 2123015

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

$334,900

$975,000

Fully renovated, fully furnished, and fully equipped 4 season cottage in Prince Edward County. Don`t worry about boats, motors, docks, appliances, or even the classy furniture you`ll need - it`s all here, and all the work is done! Great indoor/outdoor living with 3 bedrooms and even a garage, all sitting on 92 feet of crystal clear Adolphus Reach waterfront.

Adolphus Reach, 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Victorian waterfront home. 10 acres total. Features 3 elegant bedrooms, each w/ ensuite.

Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. Additional 3rd floor office space could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom. Main floor features grand sitting/living rooms, a fully updated kitchen including Sub-Zero and Viking designer series appliances.

$469,000

$219,000

MLS 2122219

MLS 2121319

$499,000

Beautifully renovated 1870`s farmhouse complete with full workshop and garage sitting on 2 acres overlooking Lake Ontario in Cressy. Enjoy over 3200 sq. ft. of finished living space with 2 staircases, 4 bedrooms, tall ceilings, and in-floor radiant heating.

MLS 2117369

$59,900

Beautiful 2.5 acre building lot on Fish Lake Road. Dug well produces an amazing 65 GPM. New driveway and culvert installed. Ready for building permit.

MLS 2116849

REDUCED

$349,000

$659,900

$975,000

$199,900

Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, cape cod style home, overlooking 4 Bdrms, 1 Acre, 1 minute to downtown Picton! Close to MLS 2107193 1870`s 5 bdrm farmhouse. Enjoy 3700 sq.ft. of refinished long reach. Spacious eat in kitchen, lots of room for shopping, groceries, schools, and church. Enjoy a huge 4+ bedrooms, 3 baths w/ self-contained 2 bedroom living space w/ inground pool, cabana, wet bar, screened family or entertaining with additional sunken living room yard surrounded by mature trees in a quiet setting on the apartment, near Sandbanks. Completely updated & ready in sitting room, all fenced in to create your own backyard & doors to patio with multi level decking at rear of home. rear of the property. Hardwood throughout, new roof on for you. Investment opportunity or family home. oasis. Watch the incredible sunsets over your Consecon Two car attached garage boasts a second storey, garage, new 2 stage gas furnace, sunroom, full basement Lake marsh front from your sunroom. unfinished and ready for your creative touches. and oversized 2 car detached garage/workshop.

MLS 2120845

MLS 2122202

MLS 2121472

Qu i n t e L t d . , B rok e r a g e 1 L a k e S t . , P i c t on ON

www.remaxpec.ca

1870`s 5 bdrm farmhouse on private equestrian centre. 3700 sq.ft. of refinished living space w/inground pool, cabana, wet bar, screened in sitting room, solarium. Across the road is a 24 x 140 stable w/ 12 large stalls w/ padded floors, and also a horse washrack. 50 x 120 arena w/ 16 ft. ceilings, 26 x 40 drive shed, 60 x 80 barn w/ loft, 10 x 18 tack room. Horses included and for the interested party, run your own equestrian program.

MLS 2121474

JimWait Sales Rep.

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

All permits in place and ready to continue working! Older 1 1/2 storey home in well established & growing neighbourhood in Picton. Close to catholic/public schools, churches, shopping etc. Great spot for a family large or small. It`s framed in and ready for you to complete to your taste!

MLS 2120991

Darlene Eldridge Broker

Working with Buyers locally, from Toronto, Ottawa and the World!

OPEN HOUSE

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Own an almost new home without paying HST! Shows like an interior designer has been at work. The open c o n c e p t living/dining/kitchen are perfect for entertaining. Two bedrooms, bathrooms and main floor laundry. Studio with separate entry is perfect for an artist. Fenced yard with extensive low maintenance landscaping. So many upgrades and a full height unfinished basement too! MLS 2120648

Year-round home on Hay Bay offers protected waterfront living with access to deep water for outstanding boating, fishing and swimming. Featuring 245ft of lovely shoreline with westerly views and gorgeous sunsets. Beautifulnew kitchen, open concept dining/living room leading to expansive deck with screened gazebo. Detached double and single garages. A perfect getaway or vacation rental investment property. MLS 2121654

Unique opportunity to own a 2-sty home with sandy beach on East Lake across from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Four bedrooms, two baths (one with 2-person jacuzzi) and main floor laundry. Open concept kitchen/living room with oak cupboards and floors and large island! Seawall with boat ramp and in ground sprinklers too. Boat house features over-height garage doors and 2nd storey with skylights and deck. Enjoy lazy summer days boating, fishing & swimming with family. MLS 2122711 www.88outletroad.com

$349,900

$329,900

$484,900

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The busy tourist season is about to begin. Buy now and be ready! This building has wonderful wood floors and charm.

Featuring a bay display window, dry storage, on-street parking and historic charm. Would suit a retail business that relies on significant of foot and driveby traffic. Public parking, washrooms and town hall are next door! Move your own business here or purchase as a rental investment. MLS 2120251

Lovely custom bungalow on West Lake in a community setting.

Over 2400sqft of finished space on two levels. Three bedrooms, two full baths and a wall of windows with gorgeous views!

The channel allows you to dock your boat at your own property. The double detached garage is a perfect place to store your toys! Beautiful finishes, bright open concept living and dining areas, and full length deck - perfect for entertaining. MLS 2121429 www.94islandroad.com

This detached condominium allows you the benefits of condo living with the amenities of owning a detached home. Fees include snow plowing right to the front door! Bedrooms on both levels, living/dining/kitchen combination with natural gas fireplace. The ensuite bath has a deep soaker tub. Heated patio means you can entertain all year long if you like. Elevated views, single car garage, and vaulted ceilings. Lovely. MLS 2121653

$159,000

$499,000

$659,000

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FANTASTIC LOCATION, GREAT HOUSE AND EXCEPTIONALLY RENOVATED

• Newly renovated 2,000 sq ft 4 bedroom brick vinyl side split bungalow • 24X24 detached garage with 100 amp electrical service

• Open concept living, dining, kitchen with cathedral ceilings and maple hardwood flooring • Located between Picton & Bloomfield on Mallory Road • $350,000 - Agents Welcome

THE PICTON GAZETTE

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN OUR REAL ESTATE SECTION? Call or email me for rates today!

MICHELLE BOWES Production Manager

The Picton Gazette/The Napanee Beaver 613-885-3200

www.armitagefinehomes.com

COLIN HENDEN Sales Rep.

613.922.2251

Cell: colinhenden@remax.net

NEW LISTING

613-354-6641 ext 113 chimelle123@gmail.com

CHRISTINE HENDEN Broker

613.967.9305

Cell: henden@sympatico.ca

FARM

ESTATE SALE PASTORAL VIEWS! Less than 15 mins from Picton on quiet country road – great cycling area. 3 bedroom family home, living room with fireplace, dining room & kitchen with walk-outs to deck, family room with walk-out.

Large lot with workshop/garage. $200,000 MLS 2123085

This picturesque property has two road frontages, 160 acres in total – 100 acres are worked, 3-bedroom bungalow – presently rented, woods & ponds – lots of wildlife. $529,000 MLS 2121760

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 52 acres with two road frontages – in Picton & Hallowell. Ideally situated for Commercial & Residential development. Contact us for full details. MLS 2115169

Steps to the Glenora Ferry with a beautiful panoramic view across to the ferry terminal on the far side of the Bay this home offers waterfront living at an affordable price Sunday open house from 1-3 or call me direct for your opportunity to view 613-827-8003 Offered at $459,000

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3PM WELLINGTON Circa 1900 – Private setting just off Main St, within walking distance to downtown. Beautifully-finished & maintained. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, inground pool. $299,900 MLS 2121101

WELLINGTON BUILDING LOT Nicely-treed building lot less than one block from the Harbour.

Fenced on two sides, water & sewer to line line. Walking distance to downtown. $69,000 MLS 2120684

ONLY THE BEST…….. ….Quality materials were used in building of this stunning home.

Over 3,000 sq. ft. of tasteful living space on 2 levels + full, high basement. Close to Picton on 3+ acres. $529,000 MLS 2120838

CLOSE TO PICTON Ideal home for family with children! 3 bedrooms on main level plus 2 bedrooms on recently-finished lower level, 3 bathrooms, spacious lot with above-ground pool. $260,000 MLS 2120996

OCEAN-LIKE WATERFRONT Fabulous home with stunning waterfront. Designed for entertaining with two master suites & open plan living/dining/kitchen. $769,000 MLS 2121739

BLOOMFIELD Charming century home, tastefully decorated & upgraded on a large lot. 3 bedrooms, new 4-pce. bath.

Lovely wood floors & tin ceiling. $199,900 MLS 2122214

Mother & Son Team Let our experience & energy work for you!

Quinte Ltd., Brokerage 1 Lake Street, Picton, ON

613.476.5900

22380 LOYALIST PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 33) 2200 sq ft ranch on 1.5 acres at the corner of Wooler Road and Loyalist Parkway looking onto the Bay. Don't be fooled this is a big house with a 31 foot living room , full basement with separate outside entrance would make a great inlaw suite or apartment. 27 Acres of land that could be purchased separately House and 1.5 acres offered at $339,000 CALL DAVE TO VIEW 613-827-8003

DAVE ROWLANDSON,

Broker 613-827-8003 drowlandson@gmail.com www.777sold.ca www.davesoldit.com

uinte Isle®

THE PICTON GAZETTE

SHARON ARMITAGE

Broker of Record

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Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage

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

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE LEASEHOLD Large bung with lots of privacy on this pie shaped lot in quiet cul-de-sac. 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm, eat in kitchen, dining rm, living rm with fireplace, single car garage. Sliding glass door to deck with electric awning. Immaculate and pleasure to show. Asking $145,500 MLS® 2117134

GEORGE REID Broker

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, MAY 5TH 1-2:30PM ~ 22 HERITAGE DRIVE, WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE LEASEHOLD Amelia style 2 bedrm bung. Recently painted and new shingles. Separate living rm, family rm with fireplace, formal dining rm, eat in kitchen, 4 season sunrm, 4 pc bath, single car garage. Asking $120,000 MLS® 2115899

COUNTY RD 49 TO COUNTY RD 15 TO HINT LANE #17 Thinking of retiring to the county? Not quite ready to build?

Bay of Quinte waterfront at the Telegraph Narrows. Hint Lane off County Rd 15 with easy access from Hwy 401 and 49. Large lot with drilled well, hydro, zoned for residential use. Landscaping is done, extensive decking at shore.

Property has two 35 ft Citation trailers with decking. Perfect retreat while you are waiting to build your dream home. Call for more details. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120805

399-2134

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SATURDAY, MAY 5TH 2:30-4PM ~ 9 CARLA COURT, WELLINGTON View of Lake Ontario from your deck. Park access to the water. 3 bedrm Quebec log style chalet. Open concept living rm, dining rm, kitchen, cozy fireplace and masterbedrm on main floor. Sunrm, full finished lower level features family rm with fireplace. Immaculate and nicely decorated. Asking $349,900 MLS® 2123056

MAIN STREET, WELLINGTON View of Lake Ontario, walkable to park, church and beach. This Circa 1885 brick 2 storey home on large nicely landscaped lot has it all. Totally renovated, tastefully decorated featuring formal living rm, dining rm, familyrm, sitting area in turret, 4 season sunrm with fireplace, sewing rm, country kitchen, 4 bedrms on second floor. This is a must see home. Asking $389,900 MLS® 2121675

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

Call to view. MLS® 2121684

WEST LAKE WATERFRONT, WELLINGTON On municipal services, walk to the beach. 4 bedrm brick bung with enchanting front porch to rock on. Large bright country kitchen with lots of cupboards.

Dining rm, large living rm with fireplace. 3 baths, finished rec room, sauna. Walkout to backyard, dock for your boat. Call to view. MLS® 2096908

BAKKER RD, HILLIER WARD Walking distance to Lake Ontario, set in the trees. This chalet style home is on 50 ac of land with 8+ acres of pasture plus woods. 3 bedrms, open concept living rm, dining rm, kitchen, pine cathedral ceiling, pine floors, stone fireplace, 2 bedrms on main floor, 3 pc bath, lost masterbedrm with 3 pc bath. 2 car garage with workshop, woodstove. Looking for a retreat? MLS® 2121688

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

Asking $149,900 MLS® 2116611

367 BLEECKER ST., BELLEVILLE Featuring 2 1/2 storey 3 bedrm double brick home on large lot. Large country kitchen with newer cupboards, bright great rm with hardwd floors, main floor laundry/den. Newer furnace, asphalt shingles, central air, newer windows.

Large deck on back of home pus covered front porch and side porch. Asking $189,900 MLS ® 2120453

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

BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT Telegraph Narrows. Area of great fishing and boating.

Large treed nicely landscaped lot with drilled well, entrance and hydro are in. Ready to go to build your new home.

Approx 90 ft of shoreline. Set in the trees. Close to 401, Kingston and Napanee. Asking $199,900 MLS® 2120848

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

CHASE RD., HILLIER WARD Close to Closson Chase Winery and Karlo Estate Winery.

25 ac of land with approx 12 ac workable and good clay loam soil. Softwood bush on property as well as some marsh. Asking $129,900 MLS® 2120655

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

102 Main Street, Picton & 298 Main Street, Wellington

The Gold Standard in Prince Edward County

*Independently owned & operated

$159,900

MLS 2122832

MLS 2117572

PICTURESQUE PRINYER'S COVE

Carol Brough

B&B POTENTIAL NEAR SANDBANKS

• 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CENTURY FARMHOUSE • 1.8 ACRE BUILDING LOT OVER• FEATURES CENTRE HALL PLAN, GOURMET Colleen Galway LOOKING PRINYER'S COVE Sales Rep • MOORING IN COVE, WELL INSTALLED KITCHEN, POOL AND HOT TUB www.colleengalway.com • BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME ON THE • 25'X30' HEATED DOUBLE GARAGE PLUS colleen.galway@century21.ca ELEVATED LOT WITH AN UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE MLS 2122100

MLS 2120506

$322,400

MLS 2122607

$159,000

$249,900

$1,295,000

Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage*

COVE

NEW PRICE

Sales Rep.

carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

EAST LAKE WATERFRONT FARM • WWW.417COUNTYROAD11.COM • 80 AC FARM, 1200’+ USEABLE EAST LAKE W/F • C 1850'S BRICK HOME, BACK FROM THE ROAD • LOVINGLY CARED FOR OVER THE YEARS • FEATURES UPDATED AMENITIES • ORIGINAL BAKER'S OVEN & FIELDSTONE F/P • ONLY 7 MIN TO PICTON, 3 MIN TO SANDBANKS PROV PARK

$299,000 MLS 2115679

10'X18' STORAGE SHED FOR ALL YOUR

TOYS

NEW PRICE

WWW.19SPRINGST.COM

• IN TOWN BUNGALOW •2 BEDROOMS, FULL BATH • NATURAL GAS HEAT • DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP • LARGE LOT, ROOM TO EXPAND • QUIET STREET IN PICTON

$48,900

MLS 2117414

MLS 2122200

WWW.10ORTONACRES.COM

21 PHOTOS

• 4 BEDROOM 2 STOREY • NEWER ROOF AND WINDOWS • HARDWOOD FLOORS • MCCAULEY VILLAGE • LARGE FENCED BACK YARD • BACKS ON CONSERVATION AREA

$194,900

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young

EVERYTHING YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

Bev Skidmore

• 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHROOMS • 36 AC. OF ROLLING LAND WITH FAR-AWAY VISTAS

Broker

www.bevskidmore.com skidmore2100@yahoo.ca

Sales Reps.

• FULL WALK OUT BASEMENT • IN LAW OR B&B POTENTIAL • HORSES, VINEYARD OR ORGANIC GARDENING • 4 WINERIES AT YOUR DOORSTEP

$179,900 OPEN HOUSE MLS 2110065

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

MLS 2121045

Saturday, May 5 1-3pm 633 Gilead Road

WWW.633GILEADRD.COM

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VACANT LAND

• VACANT LAND IN SEYMOUR WARD • GREAT BUILDING POTENTIAL • $48,900, 114'X200' • DUG WELL ON SITE, HYDRO TO LOT LINE • 3 ABANDONED BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY

$249,000 MLS 2117558

SOUTH BAY COTTAGE

• EXCEPTIONAL LOT • SEAWALL & PERMANENT DOCK • BEACH AREA FOR CHILDREN • MATURE TREES • 3 BEDRM, FULL BATH, FIREPLACE • PRIVATE SETTING

$159,900

21 PHOTOS

WWW.49OLDPORTAGEROAD.COM

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

$335,000

Teal Baverstock

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young Sales Reps.

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

Sales Rep

teal.baverstock@century21.ca www.tealbaverstock.com

MLS 2121618

COTTAGE

• TELEGRAPH NARROWS • PRIVATE SETTING • 3 BEDRM COTTAGE & GARAGE • IMMACULATE SEASONAL HOME • SWIM, BOAT, FISH AT DOORSTEP • SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

Hugh Jackson

WWW.172MAINSTEAST.COM

• INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! • CONDO - 172 MAIN ST. PICTON • GOVERNMENT TENANT • GUARANTEED UNTIL 2017 • NEW AIR CONDITIONING • NEW SECURITY SYSTEM

VACANT LAND

MLS 2122555

Steven Sensenstein Sales Rep

www.century21.ca/ steven.sensenstein

$265,000 MLS 2120175

Gary Morden Broker

Jason, Kevin & Sandy Young

www.century21.ca/gary.morden

gary.morden@century21.ca

2.6 ACRES ON THE EDGE OF TOWN • CHARMING FARMHOME WITH HARDWOOD & PINE FLOORS • ORIGINAL TIN CEILING • UPDATED AMENITIES • DOUBLE CAR GARAGE • FOR MORE PICS, GO TO WWW.438CCOUNTYROAD1.COM 21 PHOTOS

$299,900 MLS 2114610

SOLD

WWW.577HIGHWAY62.COM

21 PHOTOS

NO NEED TO DO ANY WORK HERE *IMMACULATE BRICK BUNGALOW *LOADED WITH UPGRADES *FULL FINISHED BASEMENT *BEAUTIFULLY TREED LOT *ON THE EDGE OF BLOOMFIELD

$219,900 MLS 2120971

BLOOMFIELD RED BRICK

h.jackson@sympatico.ca www.bayofquintehomes.com

• 2.28 AC., SOPHIASBURGH $24,900 2117435 • 3 ACRES, 1197 KELLY RD. $49,900 2114698 • PICTON BLDG LOT 58'X90' $79,900 2123095 • 25 AC., SOPHIASBURGH $109,900 211433 Sales Reps.

• WATERFRONT 1.5 AC $175,000 2114706 www.pec.on.ca/young • 90 ACRES, CROWES RD. $199,900 2115061 thefamilyteam@gmail.com

$399,900

• FANTASTIC ORIGINAL FINISHES • GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS • MODERN KITCHEN • 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS • LARGE PRINCIPAL ROOMS • BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE

Broker

21 PHOTOS

• STARTER HOME, QUIET ROAD • 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW • NEW ROOF JUST INSTALLED • NEWER WINDOWS & EAVES • POOL & SPACIOUS BACK YARD • PINECREST SCHOOL DISTRICT MLS 2122210

MLS 2116676

21 PHOTOS

$299,500

$175,000 21 PHOTOS

21 PHOTOS

THE EDWARD

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

WESTWIND GROUND FLOOR

• 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH • 3 SIDED FIREPLACE • HEATED UNDERGROUND PARKING • FANTASTIC ENCLOSED SOLARIUM • FEELS LIKE PRIVATE YARD

$245,000 MLS 2122109

125 WESTWIND CRESCENT

61 MAPLE STREET, WELLLINGTON

• GREAT FAMILY HOME IN WELLINGTON • HARDWOOD FLOORS • FAMILY ROOM AND BDRM/OFFICE • 2 BEDROOMS UP/ 2 DOWN • 3 SEASON SUNROOM DOWNSTAIRS • LOCATED NEAR ALL AMENITIES & • BICK AND STONE EXTERIOR NEW ESSROC ARENA • WHEEL CHAIR LIFT • NEW FURNACE NOV/`11 • NEAR DOWN TOWN

Picton - 613-476-2100 Wellington - 613-399-2100 Toll Free 1-866-294-2100

for more pictures visit: www.century21lanthorn.ca

THE PICTON GAZETTE

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OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3PM

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Steven Sensenstein

$99,900

17307 MLS 21 direct line 885-1307 DIR: LAKE ST. TO UPPER LAKE ST., .century21.ca/ www FOLLOW TO #100 UPPER LAKE ST. steven.sensenstein • 2 BEDROOMS/ DEN • 2 FULL BATHS • BUILT TO CSA STANDARDS • NATURAL GAS HEAT, HWT, APPLIANCE • WALK TO MAIN STREET • VIEW MODEL HOME SOON Lanthorn Real Estate Picton - 613-476-2100

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This charming home has been completely renovated.

Located within walking distance to shops and restaurants this property offers private back yard with pool, newer kitchen and bathroom, high efficiency furnace, metal roof and single detached garage.

Wellington beach and several wineries are close by.

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$249,999

MLS® #2122708

This home sits back from the road on a 3+ acre lot with a pond. Property is set up as a duplex but is zoned Residential. Great for 2 families! Features of this home include newer energy efficient furnace, good roof, ceramic flooring, laminate flooring, privacy, central air & much more. Only minutes from town.

$225,000

MLS® #2121321

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MLS® #2122905

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Sandi Johnson

This 3 bdrm, 2 storey Empire Loyalist Replica farmhouse sits on a pretty 2+ acre lot with magnificent views of the Bay of Quinte. The home features a Mexican motif.

Stunning kitchen has centre island, spacious eating area & walk-out to roomy deck.

This home is a pleasure to show.

This unique home sits on 180 feet of level Bay of Quinte waterfront. The openconcept plan offers wood burning fireplace and walkouts in the living room, spacious dining room and oak kitchen. Master bedroom with private balcony, sitting area and propane fireplace.

Home is immaculate and a pleasure to show.

For more listings & info

Michelle Norlock

Sales Representative

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294 Wellington Main St. Office: 613-399-2700 Website: Countyrealestate.ca

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WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT

$675,000 This custom built brick home offers 2 homes under one roof with separate in-law suite. Excellent neighbourhood for year round enjoyment for the retiree or family who want all the amenities nearby. The property boasts a large dock, boathouse, wooden bulkhead, upper and lower decks, a great workshop which could become a studio, attached 2 car garage and high efficiency wood burning fireplace in lower level family room. MLS® 2121659

RARE OPPORTUNITY

$699,000 Country living. A hidden treasure just outside of Picton. Endless possibilities for an entrepreneur with a vision. Currently operates as a retirement home with all rooms fully rented. Solid home in excellent condition with new kitchen facilities and upgraded throughout to meet all codes. Located on 52 acres of land currently rented. MLS® 2111190

DREAM HOME

$985,000 Exquisite custom manufactured stone home on a spectacular 2.8 property. The grand entrance beckons you into the foyer and great room with a cozy 2 way fireplace. Designed with care & attention to capture waterviews from almost every room. Stunning private grounds & gardens to the water's edge. MLS® 2113636

Elizabeth Crombie Sales Representative 104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700 or toll free

Libby says...

CENTURY HOME IN TOWN

$399,000 This jewel proudly sits on Main Street waiting for new owners.

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

IN TOWN BUNGALOW

$339,000 This home on Century Drive is on a 65 X 115 foot lot that has a detached garage and a private park-like setting. An inground pool, hot tub and landscaped grounds can be seen through french doors from living room and a wall of windows and full window door from master bedroom. A walkout to deck, 2 fireplaces, full size family room downstairs, walk in rain shower are just a few of the other features. MLS® 2115512

ROSEMARY LANE

$15,000 A 12 foot by 333.10` property named Rosemary Lane is located just west of #8 Picton Main Street. It was bought by William Henry Dayton on May 27th, 1899 and is now being sold by his greatgranddaughter. It would be an asset to anyone purchasing #8 Picton Main Street to have access to the back yard. MLS® 2112066

$319,000 Lovely waterfront location with beautiful view of Telegraph Narrows. Fabulous private cul-de-sac. 20 minutes to Picton, Belleville or Napanee; 7 minutes from the 401. 3 Bedroom/2 bathrooms. A great retreat to enjoy nature. MLS® 2122781

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MILFORD MILLPOND! Charm and character right on the Milford millpond!

This early post-and-beam home offers three bedrooms, upgraded mechanicals and a delightful country kitchen leading to a large deck. Utterly charming decor, new roof, main floor bath and laundry area. A rare opportunity to find a waterfront property under $300,000! $279,000 MLS 2121947 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

MOTIVATED SELLERS! This is a great starter home with a new kitchen, mud room with laundry facilities, all new flooring throughout, new ceramic tile in bathroom. French doors off kitchen to a spacious back yard, with new 21` above ground pool with deck. A single detached garage with work shop and plenty of room to store garden equipment and the toys. Don`t miss this totally renovated home from top to bottom! Close to school and only 10 minutes from Picton. Seller is open to offers, and are flexible in closing, bring your offer today. $159,900 MLS 2120184 Lori Slik*

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Morrison Point Road - Location! Location! Location!

Beautiful, densely-treed (spruce) 10 acre lot with deeded waterfront access to Prince Edward Bay. Great for swimming and boating, pristine waterfront, this property has 430` of road frontage and 978` deep and offers total privacy. Good flow rates on three drilled wells. This is a great location for your new home. Only 10 minutes to Picton. $184,900 MLS 2116428 Chuck Slik** & Lori Slik*

Century 1910 home sits on a quiet street overlooking a large park and only one block from downtown Picton.

This home has been updated with keeping the architectural charm - Douglas Fir flooring, main floor sunroom with French doors off the dining room. A second floor enclosed balcony off two bedrooms with views of the park. Dry basement with partially insulated music room and laundry room. Detached garage with extra depth for storage, garden shed and backyard deck with mature trees and fenced-in yard. $299,000 MLS 2117570 Chuck Slik** & Lori Slik*

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Overlooking Pleasant Bay : Modern Country Living!

Short Distance to Wellington, Picton and Trenton. Local wineries within a 5km radius. Featuring a 3 bedroom home with upgrades galore to the kitchen, main bathroom and living area. Finished basement boasts extra living space, sleeping accommodation and ample storage with flows of natural light. Raised deck overlooking the bays from a unique vanity point. Not to be missed! $234,700 MLS 2120895 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Double Unit in Rosemary Court! The townhome offers the space you didn`t want to give up!Generous sized foyer. This 2 bedroom unit offers a spacious master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite, walk in shower and his/her walk-in closets.

Double attached garage with inside entry. Bright and open concept Kitchen, eating area and living room with walkout to your patio.Neutral colours and like new. Main floor laundry. An unspoiled lower level allowing your imagination to run free! This home is perfectly suited for the retiree or new home buyers, steps away from downtown! A garage bay for both of you. $299,000 MLS 2122121 Gail Forcht**

Almost New In-Town Living! This 3 bedroom unit offers a large master bedroom with 4-piece ensuite and walkout to your patio. Main floor laundry. Bright living room and eating area. Partly finished lower level with bedroom, bathroom and additional family ideal for guests. This home is perfectly suited for the retiree or new home buyers.

Steps away from downtown! Katherine Model. $248,000 MLS 2120052 Gail Forcht**

Perfect opportunity for your own business in the heart of the village! Handsome century house with four bedrooms, den and family room. Spectacular salt-water pool on a huge fenced lot! Be open in time for summer! $324,000 MLS 2121771 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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Spectacular Waterfront on Hay Bay. This 3.6 acre building lot is a rare find.

Take the Ferry across to Prince Edward County or a short drive to Kingston.

Taxes to be verified. $248,000 MLS 2122458 Gail Forcht**

Panoramic waterfront views of Amherst Island on a large lot. No exit private lane to the property offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with a great room for those summer get together. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundry room, wood stove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $338,000 MLS 2120252 Gail Forcht**

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`Green Gables` beckons you to open the cover and discover that there is much more inside than initially meets the eye.

One level living in a wonderful part of Picton. This home has been completely redone to perfection, offering high end finishes and maintenance free living. Hardwood and slate floors, 2 bathrooms (one en suite and with sit-down shower).

Steps to Picton Harbour and the hospital. Lovely quiet yard and veranda. New efficient gas furnace, central air, custom made blinds. Bedrooms boast cathedral ceilings. This one you need to view to fully appreciate! $268,000 MLS 2117334 Gail Forcht**

Country living at its finest! This custom family home is close to downtown Bloomfield and local public school. Large front veranda of yester years and grand foyer makes a welcoming entrance with ceramic tile, lovely staircase and powder room.

Open concept layout, with custom kitchen open to the formal living room, dining area with French doors to the deck and pool area. The 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has a master bedroom with ensuite, main floor media room with French doors to deck and pool area. Full finished basement with bar, fireplace and area for billiard table. Hard wood floors throughout. Attached double garage with inside entry, 2 garden sheds, and plenty of parking. Buy a lifestyle, call to make your appointment. $349,000 MLS 2122598 Lori Slik*

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Big classic red brick Victorian three blocks from Main Street! Full of character and natural light and impeccably-maintained throughout. Pine floors, wood-burning fireplace and charming staircase.

Three oversized bedrooms, main floor laundry and two-piece bath. Outstanding value for one of Picton's prettiest homes! $339,000 MLS 2123109 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* & Monica Klingenberg*

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DESERONTO - WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY! 240 ft Bay of Quinte shoreline , 543 ft Road Frontage, approx 12,000 sq ft space within existing structure. Formerly operated as the local Flea Market and Lock-Key Storage Facility. Potential to operate as light industrial under current M1 Zoning or zone to C3 classification with the Municipality. Subject property is located beside 11 ac of land owned by the Municipality that has been identified as the Mill Street South Development Opportunity. More information on the towns plans for the waterfront can be obtained through the Town of Deseronto Economic Development Office. $267,000 MLS 2120979 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Sam Simone*

Chuck Slik**

Lori Slik* ** Broker

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

WATERFRONT HOME MINUTES TO PICTON This beautifully renovated home on Picton Bay is an ideal choice for your new home. All mechanicals have been modernized and the interior is extensively renovated, creating a modern and open floor space.

One level living with room to grow in the finished walk-out basement with gas fireplace and wet bar, too! Multi decks optimize the expansive water views and nightly sunsets! $675,000 MLS 2120207 Liz Jones*

This Colorado style home is only 10 years old with over 28 acres zoned agricultural for the ability to have a small hobby farm. The home is situated back off the road with a small horse barn and a detached 24` x 30` building with hydro. The kitchen, dining and living area is all open concept with vaulted ceilings and garden doors to the deck. The basement has a large family room with a woodstove, large windows, 4pc. bath and two extra bedrooms. This home has all the opportunity to live the dream in the Country, only minutes from the many wineries and 10 minutes South of Trenton. Book your appointment today! $364,900 2121396 Lori Slik*

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A STUNNING CUSTOM GEM ON THE SHORES OF LAKE ONTARIO! This meticulously-designed home features exemplary finishes and classic proportions, and takes full advantage of its extremely private setting at the end of a four-season road.

Radiant in-floor heating, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and several walk-outs. Wraparound verandah and pergola.

Optional main floor master plus three more bedrooms and office. Your ideal waterfront retreat in The County! $719,000 MLS 2122885 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* & Monica Klingenberg*

OPPORTUNITY RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF PICTON! This 4+ acre parcel includes a big, bright century farmhouse now completely upgraded. Newer kitchen, main floor laundry, main floor master and large 4-piece bath, huge reception rooms plus four bedrooms upstairs!

Outside, a 40’ x 60’ quonset hut and a large 2-storey block building offer huge potential for a home-based business. Reinvent yourself here in this perfect live/work situation! $399,000 MLS 2122840 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

SPECTACULAR OFF-GRID MASTERPIECE! Bay of Quinte Waterfront on 10 acres features impeccably-designed “green” home featured in magazines and on TV. Radiant floors, three bedrooms with ensuites, lots of natural light, its own wind tower and complete privacy. An absolutely oneof-a-kind opportunity just 10 minutes from the 401.

Hurry for this one! $769,000 MLS 2121779 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

GRAND VICTORIAN LADY OVERLOOKING THE BAY!

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

Waterfront with sandy shore and 5 Acres overlooking Waupoos Island. Impeccable 1830s Stone home with a 2nd storey early addition plus a more recent architecturally designed great room, master and lower rec-room professionally designed. Yesteryear charm with completely updated and modern conveniences. Spacious Master bedroom with large windows and balcony overlooking the vista of tended dwarf apple trees and strawberries which reduces maintenance. Spa ensuite and generous walk-in closet. The integrity of the original character is displayed with the deeply recessed window sills, wide baseboard, and tall ceilings. Centre hall plan. Care & attention to retain on the interior some of the original stone exterior. Luxury & modern touches with skylights, wrap around maintenance free deck, newer windows and a kitchen designed for entertaining. The luxury of generous space but easy to maintain. Breezeway and a double attached garage. Pride of ownership is evident throughout. Dock at shore. $825,000 MLS 2120904 Gail Forcht**

Beautiful one of a kind panoramic views of the World Famous Sand Dunes! West lake waterfront facing SouthWest, great swimming, boating and fishing. A very quiet location, great for walking and cycling near Isaiah Tubbs Resort fine dining and future proposed 18 hole golf course. Hydro, natural gas and telephone to lot line.

This lot is located right at the tip of the Island. Build your dream home amongst the friendly and prestigious community of Sheba`s Island. $465,000 MLS 2121994 Chuck SliK** & Lori Slik*

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

4 bedroom, 3 bath executive bungalow sits on 1.92 acres of waterfront on the most sought after lake “West Lake” and only minutes from the Village of Wellington. The home sits back off the road with plenty of privacy. The home has a walk-out finished basement with 4 decks and plenty of windows and patio doors to enjoy the outdoor living of this beautiful back yard. There have been many upgrades to this house since 2000. Enjoy your lazy days of summer here, call now for your showing. $635,000 MLS 2121534 Chuck Slik** & Lori Slik*

STONE MILLS HOUSE A historical treasure at the gateway to Prince Edward County!

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

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

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CLASSIC FIELDSTONE CENTURY HOME Circa 1864. 2.69 acre atop `Pancake` hill with stunning surrounding views. Was certified organic farm for 13 yrs. and for the past 2 a certified biodynamic farm. One acre of garden has been nurtured and produced wonderful crops. Another acre is a generous sized building for the chickens and their free ranging.

800 sq. ft. garage being used as a workshop with a studio and loft on the upper level. Upgrades throughout the property include a new metal roof (11), windows (10), solar hot water system (06) and newer electrical. Charming home and property is situated on a quiet road between Stirling, Tweed and Belleville. For someone who is looking for the ultimate garden this is it! $368,000 MLS 2121274 Gail Forcht**

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

This is a historical home of the future! $1,199,000 MLS 2122218 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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

One of the County's premier properties! $1,895,000, MLS 2122664 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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

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

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SPECTACULAR LAKE-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN! Your own estate - and what an estate it is! 929 acres plus 10,230 feet of pristine shoreline wrapping around the lake! Minutes to Picton and from Glenora Ferry. Ideal spot for complete privacy.

Partly wooded, partly cleared and some wildlife-rich wetland. Spectacular views and unforgettable silence! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

BAY OF QUINTE CUSTOM ESTATE! Impeccably-designed and meticulously-finished residence on 2 acres with private harbour for your boat! 4 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 5 baths and triple garage. Extensive terraces and huge screened atrium. Your own gym and media room, too!

Excellent location on Rednersville Road! $1,795,000 MLS 2123136 Laurie Gruer* & Sam Simone*

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The Picton Pirates celebrated their accomplishments over the weekend at their annual awards banquet where individuals who made a difference throughout the season were given their due.

Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward kicked off the night by thanking all of the club's many sponsors and volunteers for their efforts all season long.

“Our on ice success the past two seasons is a reflection of the ever-increasing dedication and enthusiasm our volunteers display,” said Woodward. “We could not allow the 2011-2012 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts. The simple truth is, it would not have happened without you. Volunteers, sponsors, executive members and fans are changing the Junior experience in Picton. Our success is a direct result of the time, energy and commitment of volunteers like you.”

Woodward said the annual banquet represents the official closing of the season and is a time for reflection on all that was achieved as an organization, a team and individuals. He said the club continues to raise its expectations each year and strives to reach the team's full potential.

“This year the boys came into the regular season as defending Empire B champions and with that title comes a responsibility to perform at your very best every single day,” he said. “We had targets on our backs from Day 1.

We often faced our opponent’s very best effort throughout the season and our players responded to that challenge by finishing in

decORAted PiRAteS Clockwise from top left, Picton Pirates award winners included Abbott Girducis (rokie of the year, shared best forward), Ryan Sizer (most sportsmanlike), Brandon Peever (best defenceman), Matt Kaludis (best goalie), Pat Millington (most improved), Steve Csanyi (best commitment and dedication), Evan Greer and Tyler Kearns (playoff most valuable players), Mitch Rosborough (most valuable, best defensive forward, top scorer) (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

first place and winning the Empire B regular season championship.”

Woodward said parity in the league has never been more evident than it was this year. He said there was never a night off when any team had a chance of stealing two points when on the road.

“As a result of their hard work and commitment, this group of young men set a new single season franchise record for wins in a season with 27,” Woodward said.

In the playoffs the club

defeated the Port Hope Panthers and returned to the final round for the second time in as many seasons. He said although the team didn't achieve its ultimate goal of winning the league championship he was very proud of the way the team came together.

“This group of young men made coming to the rink every day exciting and they were a pleasure to work with,” he said. “Although I feel the team left something on the table this season, I am

motivated to come back next year with a vengeance and return to championship hockey. The returning players have indicated their attention to build on this year as they look ahead to next season.”

Winners: Top defenceman Brandon Peever with a career high six goals and 22 assists this season; Most sportsmanlike player Ryan Sizer, who earned 47 points on the season; rookie of the year Abbott Girduckis, who led all 16-year-old players in Jun-

ior C across the province in scoring with 48 points; leading scorer Mitch Rosborough, with 52 points in 36 games; most improved payer Pat Millington, who played a significant role and scored 39 points; top goaltender Matt Kaludis, who lead all goaltenders statistically all season with 20 wins, two shutouts, a 2.70 goals against average and a .932 save percentage; best defensive forward, Mitch Rosborough and Abbott Girduckis, who both understood the importance

of work ethic and being positionally sound in all three zones; commitment and dedication, Steve Csanyi, who played through significant injury through most of the season and showed tremendous character; most valuable player, Mitch Rosborough, who lead the team both as captain and in scoring; playoff most valuable player, Evan Greer and Tyler Kearns, who both played well through adversity and scored important goals game after game.

Top scorer heading to NCAA a year earlier Colgate asks Dukes’ Murphy to play this fll due to changes in projected lineup JASONPARKS

Staff writer

MOviNg ON Darcy Murphy’s timeline for playing in

the NCAA with Colgate was pushed ahead a year as the school invited him earlier.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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The Wellington Dukes are losing the OJHL's leading goal scorer.

Marysville native Darcy Murphy is bound for toothpaste town as Colgate University is taking the local sniper a season early.

Murphy, 19, was originally slated to suit up for Raiders in 2013-2014 but changes to the NCAA Divi-

sion 1 hockey team's lineup has caused Colgate to ask Murphy to come to central New York a season early.

The Raiders lost a bonafide scorer in Chris Wagner after the sophomore decided to forgo his final two seasons of NCAA hockey and inked an entry level contract with the NHL's Anaheim Ducks early last month.

Its believed the defec-

tion of Wagner may have lead to Murphy leaving Wellington a season early.

Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said he's been in contact with Murphy this spring and believes its “99 per cent certain” the affable forward has already played his last game in a Duke uniform.

“There are some formalities to be taken care of but

we don't expect him back next season,” Abrams said.

“We had it in the back of our minds this could happen but you can't really prepare for it.”

With 52 tallies last season in 48 regular season games, Murphy accounted for 25 per cent of Wellington's 208 goals.

See MURPHY, page 29

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May 3 - Hastings Federation of Agriculture Monthly Meeting. Thurlow Community Centre, 516 Harmony Road, Hastings, 8:00 pm - Contact Judy Hagerman 613-473-4444 / jlhagerman@sympatico.ca May 4 - Quinte Stocker Sale, Hoards Station Sales Barn, RR#5 Campbellford, ON (County Rd. 8, between Campbellford and Stirling) Contact Dave DeNure 705-653-3660/daveyd@xplornet.com

May 4 - Grower Pesticide Safety Course for Farmers, Brighton, 8:45 am Course - 11 am Separate Exam. To register call Ontario Pesticide Education Program 1-800-652-8573 May 9 - Northumberland Cattlemen’s Association Monthly Meeting, Warkworth Heritage Centre, Warkworth, 8 pm – Contact Bonnie Wilson, Secretary, email nca.cattle@gmail.com

May 10 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Meeting, O.P.P. Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton, 7:30 pm – All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 / pat.stacey@sympatico.ca May 14 - Farmer to Farmer Workshop - Pasture Management Richard and Ann Barbers' farm in Stirling-Rawdon, 6.30 to 9 pm - Jack Kyle, grazing and pasture specialist with OMAFRA will run a Farmer to Farmer Workshop on rotational grazing, fencing and watering systems. For more information contact Louise Livingstone 613-395-4388 / louise@tubb.ca.

May 16 - Broker Certificate Course, Kemptville, 9 am to 5 pm - This course helps you get familiar with the NMA, Regulation and Protocols and examines

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how the NMA directly affects broking operations. (Brokers transport, haul or store prescribed materials in the course of their business operations.) This course is a requirement for obtaining a Broker Certificate. A Broker Certificate is mandatory for brokers who deal with farm operations subject to Ontario Regulation 267/03 under the NMA. Note: this course also constitutes day one of the Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence Course. Various dates and locations. For more information and/or to register call Ridgetown Campus at 1-855-648-1444 or visit http://www.ridgetownc.com/bdt/bdt_training_index.cfm

May 16 & 17 - Prescribed Materials Application Business Licence, Kemptville, 9 am to 5 pm - This course helps you become familiar with the NMA, Regulation and Protocols and examines how the NMA directly affects a custom applicator business. This course is required for obtaining a Prescribed Materials Business Application Licence. Various dates and locations. For more information and/or to register call Ridgetown Campus at 1855-648-1444 or visit http://www.ridgetownc.com/bdt/bdt_training_index.cfm.

May 17 - Harvest Hastings Board Meeting, Moira Community Centre, 29 Carson Road, Moira, 7 pm to 9 pm - For more information contact Louise Livingstone 613-395-4388 / louise@tubb.ca.

May 26 - District 8 Ontario Sheep Marketing Association Farm Tour, Dana Vader, 786 Kelly Road, Cherry Valley, Prince Edward County, 1 pm – All sheep producers welcome. For more information contact Debi at debistoness@gmail.com

GRAIN PRICES FOB Trenton as quoted by

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CORN $236.00/t 2012 CROP CORN $183.00/t 2012 CROP WHEAT $216.00/t SOYBEANS $515.00/t 2012 CROP SOYBEANS $478.00/t

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Abrams hopes to find scoring from within MURPHY, from 26

Abrams is hopeful a current Duke can step up and shoulder part of the offensive load this coming season. “(Murphy) came from out of nowhere, scoring 14 goals one season (20102011) and 52 the next and we have to hope there's someone in our lineup that can do the same thing,” Abrams said.

Murphy originally got his start in Junior A hockey with the Trenton Golden Hawks in 2009-2010 but the scorer and team management had a difference of opinion over ice time two months into the season.

Trenton and the Picton Pirates worked out a deal in January 2010 that allowed Murphy to finish out the season with the local Junior C club and affiliate with Wellington.

In 2010-2011, Murphy started with Wellington in earnest and under Abrams' watch, the player grew and developed into top notch player.

“He came to us through Trenton and Picton and he

was pretty unsure where his whole hockey career was going and what he wanted to do,” Abrams said.

Murphy had a solid regular season campaign in 2010-11 but saved his best for the post season, bagging 20 points in 18 OJHL playoff games as the Dukes captured their second Buckland Cup. “He had an outstanding playoffs and I think he proved to himself he could play and play well in this league during our run to the Royal Bank Cup,” Abrams said.

While some OJHL general managers might be fretting over losing an elite scorer that could win hockey games almost singlehandedly, Abrams said he was genuinely happy for Murphy as he progresses on his hockey path.

“We are absolutely thrilled and I think this is a huge success story for Darcy and our program, going from not being sure where his hockey career was heading to an NCAA Division 1 team,” he said.

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Stanton, Davies, Logan skate late into season Players with local ties help Junior A teams go deep in their playoff runs

While competitive Junior A hockey has been little more than an afterthought locally since the Wellington Dukes bowed out of the first round of the 2012 OJHL playoffs, players with ties to Prince Edward County were still strapping on the skates last week in search of a Royal Bank Cup Championship.

Among those with the best shot is Demorestville's Joe Davies.

The former Trenton Golden Hawk was dealt to the 2012 RBC host Humboldt Broncos this summer and has played an important role in that club's domination of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

In 54 SJHL Games this season, the PECI grad racked up 29 points (10

goals + 19 assists) to go along with 87 penalty minutes.

With a birth in Canada's National Junior A Championship locked up by virtue of hosting the event, The Broncos have shown they simply don't want to back into a championship and won the SJHL's Turnbull Cup as playoff champions.

In 16 SJHL playoffs games, Davies provided some scoring punch and some grit for Humboldt, picking up eight points and racking up 50 penalty minutes.

The Broncos are currently playing the Portage Terriers of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for the Anavet Cup but both squads are simply playing for the trophy as both clubs are bound to play in the

RBC thanks to Humboldt hosting the event.

Humboldt was in a position to sweep the series last evening on the strength of a 3-0 lead.

In Fred Page Cup play, two former Wellington Dukes will face off in Kanata starting this weekend for the Eastern Canadian Junior A championship.

Dealt by Wellington in January, Picton native Jeff Stanton and the host Kanata Stallions will be hoping to shake off some rink rust and punch their ticket to Humboldt.

In 18 games with the Stallions, Stanton notched 11 (5+6) points The Stallions were booted from the Canadian Junior Hockey League Playoffs about seven weeks ago.

One of the clubs stand-

Junior Panthers rout Huskies on soccer pitch

The PECI Junior Soccer Panthers really flexed their kicking muscles up north on Tuesday evening.

Allie Davies had three goals as the Panthers put up a 10-0 shutout effort on the road. Cailee Jones, Kierstyn Bennett, and Hannah

Forsyth each had a pair of goals. Emily Vangrootheest, Kass Wood, and Emma Woodward contributed singles in the contest.

Amanda Ostrander got a rare start in goal and turned away everything she faced to blank the

HEATING

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The Panthers played St. Theresa last night after presstime and will host the St. Paul Falcons in a junior/senior doubleheader next Tuesday.

ing in their way is the Maritime Junior A Hockey League champion Woodstock (NB) Slammers.

The Slammers feature former Wellington Duke blueliner Jake Logan.

A Napanee native, Logan played 46 games for the Dukes in 2009-10.

Logan, a former PECI student, was instrumental in his club winning the MJHL championship title, picking up a goal and an assist in a 43 triple overtime win in Game Seven against the Yarmouth Mariners.

Ironically, all three hockey players attended PECI in 2009-2010.

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WESTERN BOOT sale, Tamworth Arena, Saturday, May 12th, 8am5pm. Slim Newlove 613-358-2476.

In conjunction with Tamworth Lions Garage Tack sale.

WOODS 7ft 3pth scraper blade, $325 obo; Dearborn 2 furrow plow, 3 pth, $225 obo. Phone 613-399-2033

PETS

FREE TO good home, house dog, 14 month old Beagle. Loves kids.

613-476-4560 PLAYFUL PAWS- dog walking services. Come to your home and take care of your dog's exercise needs. 613-849-8075

CARS AND TRUCKS

1987 CUTLASS 305, low mileage, many new parts, $950; 2006 Midwest 4x4 ATV, $2,200. Phone 613471-1182

1999 DODGE Ram 1500 Pickup, 5.2L, V8, automatic, extended cab with doors, only 155,000 km, nice shape $3995 plus tax, includes safety, e-tested and a 6 month/6000 limited powertrain warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors 613-813-5401 or 613-4765881, 314 Lake St. Picton.

2004 CHEV Malibu, 4dr, 124K, ps,pb,pl, traction control, am/fm/cd, 4 cyl, 2.2L engine, very clean, good on gas, great shape, $5000 obo 613-399-3351.

AUTO PARTS, new and used, auto and truck parts, we buy scrap metals. cars and trucks wanted.

816 Goodyear Road, Napanee.

Call Parts-A-Plenty Inc. 613-2422326 1-888-689-1795. Yes, we have tires.

BOATS & MOTORS COMMERCIAL

850sq.ft. STORE downtown on street level, suitable for professional offices or retail store, great location with parking. $950 monthly. Looking for long term tenant. 613-476-7980

Two prime retail stores on Main Street 1250 and 3600 sq.ft Reasonable rent.

613.476.1266

6,500 sq.ft industrial space for rent. Clear span, in-floor heating, truck door, large parking area.

Available May 1st.

Reasonable rent.

613.476.1266 FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM furnished apartment long/short term rental 613-471-1360.

2-TWO bedroom basement apartments, fridge/stove/water included, first/last required available May 1st 613-476-5486.

74 MAIN Street Picton, 1 bedroom apartment, available immed. very nice wood floors, skylight, newly renovated, must see, all inclusive, ground level, side entrance, 1 bedroom apartment available immediately, very nice wood floors, skylight, lots of space, 2nd level, full size appliances, heat included.

Contact Jeff 613-849-8933.

BRIGHT 1 bedroom apartment for short/full term in upper level of Victorian house in Wellington with balcony to view scenic street. Fully furnished suitable for vacation rental, near all amenities, $1075 mo. utilities included, long term rates available 613-399-2209.

BRIGHT 2 bedroom & sunroom, heat, water & satelite incl. shared backyard, walking distance to all amenities in Picton $950+hydro leave a message 613-476-0416.

FRASER HOUSE Retirement Home is under new ownership.

Now welcoming seniors, large bedrooms, with private baths, home cooked meals, exciting new programs, caring staff call for details.

SENIORS PLEASE 105 Bridge St

Bachelor Apt. available!

Quiet area on the Bay Appliances, laundry Super on site

1-905-885-2350

SHORT TERM ACCOMODATIONS. Beautiful furnished 1 & 2 bed. units until May, one block away from downtown Picton, view at thefexnix.ca or call 613-391-1441.

SPACIOUS 1 bedroom, close to downtown, ground floor, suitable for senior citizen or mature working person. $700 monthly plus hydro. First/stove, heat, water, parking included. First/last, references required. 1-905-728-0599

WANTED TO RENT

HOUSE WANTED to rent by capable, dependable senior, quiet town or country location 2 bedroom or more 613-476-5454.

LOOKING FOR an all season access site for 37' Motorhome 1-905637-6179.

WANTED

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

WILL Buy Scrap Vehicles Metals and Appliances

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

COMPUTERS

Lyle’s Computers System Building & Repairs

613-403-0629

66 Main Street Picton lylescomputers@hotmail.com www.lylescomputers.com

Freelance IT

Computer Services Upgrade & Repair Network Solutions “Home & Business” Factory Imaging Data Recovery Virus Removal Wireless Setup Internet/Email Printer Sharing “On-site Service” Pickup & Return Ph: (613) 779-7530 www.freelance-it.ca

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one.

2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 4:00pm

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

We buy & sell

613-476-1621

GRASS CUTTING SERVING Prince Edward County, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate 1-855-399-1100 tollfree. Fully insured.

HANDYMAN For Hire: affordable home repair and improvements.

Carpentry, painting, drywall, decks, sheds, lawn maintenance and cleanup, or just about anything else you need done. Contact Frank at 613-476-8741 or louderwheeler@sympatico.ca HOUSEKEEPING. One time clean or whatever you need 613393-1357.

JUST-IN-TIME

Odd jobs and woodworking on time, reliable and honest.

Free quotes

613-847-3279

Justin.ven@sympatico.ca

KRISTIE'S LITTLE PORTABLE PETTING ZOO. We travel to you! Specializng in all event types. All animals are mini and everyone friendly 613-9680282, Kristie.

LEE MITCHELL

SPRING LAWN ROLLING 613-476-6665 613-969-8602

PAT'S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. We do it all! Grass Cutting, Interior/Exterior painting, drywall, demos, flooring, trim, movng jobs, office cleaning and much more 613-961-9935.

To place your Classified Ad Call 613-476-3201

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

VALLEY LAWNCARE. Book now for Spring and Summer lawncare.

Courteous and reliable service, big or small we'll cut them all. Free quotes, reasonable rates. Call Wayne, 613-922-7138

HELP WANTED

HANDYMAN/CARPENTER needed for mostly minor cosmetic repairs. Phone 613-393-1357 HUFF ESTATES Winery seeks energetic servers with experience.

Email resume to Erin or Michael, info@huffestates.com

TAMBO STORE

has 4 openings for cashiers and maintenance positions available now. Suited for students.

Fax resume to 613-962-0095 or mail to PO Box 1444 Belleville, Ont. K8N 5J1

MORTGAGES

Network Partner of Mortgage Intelligence

Craig Dick Mortgage Agent

1 613-968-6439 ext 22 Tel: cdickrun@cogeco.ca www.mortgagesapproved.ca Brokerage Brokerage #12179 #10287

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

TIME FOR a job change? Work and invest in your own home decor and lady's fashion business. Established 18 years with strong sales and customer base in a 4500sq.ft. heritage building in the County. Buy now for busy season ahead. List price $79,000 plus inventory, financing available. See MLS 2116881 and 2120060. Gary Morden Broker, Century 21 Lanthorn RE Ltd. Brokerage 613-476-2100.

SPECIAL NOTICE

CHAIR SEATS replaced with can or splint. call Dave Sinclair 613393-2348.

LOST - • Keys with a ‘Nicbos’ keytag • Boy’s wallet found at Picton Fair • Lady’s black reading glasses • Silver & red glasses • House key on square brown leather key tag • Ford keys in Benson Park • Lady’s bracelet • Keys with “PANOMEC” Keytag • Silver earring To claim come to The Picton Gazette 267 Main St. Picton

HELP WANTED

A DINNER PARTY? Luncheon, banquets, party platters, hor d'oeuvres. Call Sheila Brushey Catering 613-393-5021.

A SPRING day is the time to get flower beds cleaned and mulched, gardens rototilled, eavetroughs cleaned, trees trimmed, pruning, yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul 613-393-5021.

ABSOLUTE HOME and Property Maintenance: free estimates, seniors rate, quality service. Call 613920-0681

AFFORDABLE MAINTENANCE Services, interior/exterior carpentry and painting. Decks and sheds.

Bob, 613-476-4789 CHAPPY'S. We'll do almost anything! Moving, dump runs of brush, grass cutting. Garage and basement cleaning. Ph 613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117 or Jenny 613243-7204.

DECKS, new or enlarged. Free quotes, photos & references. Call Bill any time at 613-476-4286.

FREE PICKUP of scrap metal and appliances, vehicles 613920-3178.

•Ideal for Students & Seniors •Receive your own pay cheque!

•Great exercise •Once a week delivery •Weekends Off

Call Janice 613-476-3082

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COMING EVENTS Bloomfield United Church

ROAST BEEF DINNER

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

Saturday May 12

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

4:30-6:30pm Adults $13 or 2/$25 Children $8 Everyone welcome Info: 613-476-5760

PERSONAL

MAN 71, seeking lady companion 65+, no strings just friendship, 613-393-2029 Bloomfield

BIRTHS

For Estate Sales, Downsizing and Liquidations call

1-888-672-3677 www.maxsold.com

RODGER ANDERSON

EXCAVATING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

AULTHOUSE CARPENTRY

Renovations - Additions Siding - Decks Painting - Floors Phone 613-393-2819 613-393-1196 Book for Spring!

MP Property Maintenance • Grass Cutting • Bush Hogging • Seasonal Contracts • Spring Clean Up Full Insured - Free Quotes

613-476-1231

COMING EVENTS

CAR SHOW Canadian Tire Parking Lot

Every Thursday 6pm - 8pm

Info: 613-476-1621 Laverne

TERPSTRA

Brady is thrilled to announce the arrival of his little brother,

BENNETT RUSSELL

on March 24th at 1:09am weighing 6 lbs 10 oz.

Proud parents are Chris & Kristin.

Ben is the third grandchild for Rusty & Cheryl Carter and the ninth for Dini and the late Bill Terpstra.

Thanks to Dr. Chanda and the girls on Quinte 7 for the wonderful care!

CARDS OF THANKS

HEARTFELT THANKS. Vi Williams and family would like to express deep gratitude to the many friends and colleagues who sent condolences and support after the passing of our dear husband and father, Russ Williams on February 15. A memorial service and celebration of life was held in the family cemetery in Sweaburg, Ontario on April 21. We will never forget the generosity of spirit everyone has shown and appreciate the many donations which were made in memory of Russ. The many kindnesses were overwhelming and remind us of just how valued and loved he was. Thank you to all.

I would like to thank my friends for helping me celebrate my birthday.

Their flowers and gifts were more than I could imagine. My daughter did a wonderful job planning and really surprised me with a limo tour plus an upcoming adventure for the two of us. Thanks again to all, Judy McConnell

MEMORIAM In memory of

SHERI KULLY

March 27, 1948 to April 23, 2002

Smorgasbord Dinner

HERITAGE HALL

BUFFET DINNER STUFFED ROAST PORK Sunday, May 6

th

Serving 4pm - 7pm $10 per person

613-476-2342 166 County Rd 6 *No Reservations Don’t miss out! Read the Classifieds for community events.

MEMORIAMS

LIGHTFOOT, Robert Alan. Loving father, who passed away May 4th, 1977.

Time has passed with so much seemingly missed. Yet with each moment that defines us....we know you were there. Like a hand upon our shoulder your memory and love will always be there for us to embrace.

Forever loved and missed daughter Carol, son Richard and families.

SLAVEN, In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Harry Paul Slaven, 1965 -1988.

Loving memories of one so dear, Treasured still with a love sincere, In our hearts he is living yet, We loved him too dearly to forget.

Always remembered by Mom and family.

WALKER (Taylor). In loving memory of our dear sister Betty Marie, who passed away May 18, 1974.

Never more than a thought away; Quietly remembered every day, No need for words, except to say, Still loved, still missed, in every way.

Sadly missed and always loved by Elva, Bob and Deanna.

MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

AARON WHALEN

September 21, 1979 - May 7, 2011

Loved so much, so full of life... gone much too soon.

We miss you and think of you every day.

You will always be remembered in the stories we tell our children about their Uncle Aaron!

Love, Sheena, Dan, Brennan, Aleena and the rest of the Whalen family

MEMORIAM

ROBERT GARBUTT In loving memory of a dear father who passed away April 29, 2008 Remember him with a smile today, He was not one for tears, Recall to mind the way he spoke, And all the things he said, His strength, his stance, the way he walked, Remember these instead.

The good advice he'd give us, His eyes that shone with laughter, So much of him will never die, but live on ever after.

As we loved you, so we miss you, Kelly, Graham and Jason

Want to do business in Napanee/ Deseronto markets?

Call your

Picton Gazette sales rep. at 613-476-3201 today to book your advertisement.

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Notice Therapy on the Bay 179 Georges Road, RR2 Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 613-476-0044 and 613-476-5484

I, Marilyn Holland-Foster, as of April 18, 2012, am no longer affiliated with, nor responsible for any debts, liabilities, or injuries incurred in the operation of the business known as Therapy on the Bay, operated

by Arnold Bruce Foster, known as Bruce Foster.

I, Marilyn Holland-Foster, as of April 18, 2012, am no longer responsible for any debts, liabilities or injuries incurred by Arnold Bruce Foster, known as Bruce Foster.

Signed at Picton, Ontario Canada April 30, 2012.

CHERRY VALLEY UNITED CHURCH Sat., May 5th 5-6:30pm Adults $14 Children $6

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

OFFICIAL NOTICES

WASTE DISPOSAL SITES - NOTICE HOURS OF OPERATION / FEES AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE APRIL 24, 2012 The County’s Fees and Charges By-Law was amended by Council on April 10, 2012. The amendment has increased the charges for disposal of bulk waste and other loose garbage, construction debris, brush and clean lumber disposal, and the sale of blue boxes.

The County will continue to open the waste disposal sites ONLY one day per week for the remainder of 2012. The Hours of Operation are 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and the locations of waste disposal sites are as follows: Sophiasburgh - 35 County Road 14 (Transfer Site) Hallowell - 1080 Shannon Road (Transfer Site) Wellington - 275 Consecon St (Transfer Site) Picton - 37 Church St (Transfer Site-brush and leaves not accepted) Ameliasburgh - 245 Valley Road (Landfill Site-construction debris not accepted) Hillier - 450 Bakker Road (Landfill Site-construction debris not accepted) South Marysburgh - 1132 Old Milford Road (Landfill Site-construction debris not accepted) Additional information regarding waste collection and disposal can be found at the County website at www.pecounty.on.ca or email publicworks@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 ext 326.

Picton Water Treatment Plant Intake Replacement Prince Edward County NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Class Environmental Assessment Through the Quinte Source Water Protection Program, the 2009 Intake Protection Zone Delineation and Vulnerability Assessment identified that the existing two intakes at the Picton Water Treatment Plant are vulnerable to certain risks, contaminants and fluctuations in water quality and increasing maintenance costs. At the same time, the County could benefit from an intake with a higher capacity for a possible future expansion.

In order to address the identified vulnerability and to plan for future capacity demands, the County of Prince Edward is undertaking a review of alternatives, detailed design and construction of a new replacement intake, crib and new raw water well for the Picton Water Treatment Plant.

This will improve the raw water quality for Picton and Bloomfield municipal water systems.

A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) has been initiated to determine possible replacement intake and raw water well options. The Class EA is proceeding as a Schedule B undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2007) process.

Creator of Christmas in the Village Ten years have passed and we still miss her so much.

Her enthusiasm and insight of what Bloomfield needed was an inspiration for all.

Sheri is hanging Christmas decorations, gardening, and walking her beloved dogs in Heaven.

Remembered by her Bloomfield friends and colleagues.

Public input and comments are welcomed for incorporation into the planning of this project, and will be received at the Public Information Centre (PIC).

The PIC is scheduled for Thursday, May 10th, 2012 from 4pm – 8pm at the Crystal Palace – 375 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.

Subject to comments received, funding and the receipt of necessary approvals, the County of Prince Edward intends to proceed with the construction of this project. Please contact one of the following for further information: County of Prince Edward Public Works Department Mr. Joseph Angelo, P.Eng. Project Manager Edward Building 280 Main St., 2nd floor Mailing address: 332 Main St. Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0 jangelo@pecounty.on.ca

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited Mr. Ken Campbell, P.Eng. Project Manager 2001 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Z8 Tel: (416) 497-8600 Fax: (416) 497-0342 kcampbell@rvanderson.com

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NOTICE

PICTON AND WELLINGTON HYDRANT FLUSHING SPRING 2012

Prince Edward County is committed to providing safe and high quality drinking water through maintenance and continual improvement of our treatment and distribution systems.

Hydrant flushing ensures proper flows for firefighting as well as insures a fresh supply to our residents. During hydrant flushing, sediment in the mains can be stirred up briefly causing dirty water. If this occurs please run your tap until it clears. We recommend not doing laundry during this period as it may cause stains on the clothes.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Picton

Zone 1 - May 7 to May 16 Johnson St north to the limit of service area

Zone 2 - May 14 to May 23 Johnson St to and including Downes Ave & north of Main St Zone 3 - May 21 to May 29 Downes Ave including Main St to Cold Storage Rd Zone 3 - May 31 to June 5 Cold Storage Rd west to limit of service area

Zone 4 - June 4 to June 13 South of Main St from Chapel St to and including Bridge St and Union St to the end of Church St Zone 5 - June 12 to June 19 Union St. including Bridge St to the east limit of service area Zone 6 & 8 - June 18 to June 28 Bloomfield & Macaulay Village

Zone 7 - May 28 to June 5 Chapel St south to Main St to Upper Lake St Wellington

Zone 1 - June 25 to July 4 Consecon St included to west limit of service area Zone 2 - July 2 to July 11 Consecon St to east limit of sservice area

For more information or zone clarification please visit our website at pecounty.on.ca or contact our office at 613-476-2148.

Don Caza, Director Water & Wastewater Services

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED The Prince Edward Yacht Club is seeking a student for seasonal summer employment to perform the duties of dock / grounds attendant.

To be eligible for the position, you must be between 15 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job; you must be returning to a full-time school programme in the fall; you must be a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada; you cannot be an immediate family member (ie son or daughter, grandchild) of any of the employer's officers, directors or senior management team.

The position will involve a 40 hour work week including weekends.

You will be required to provide dock side assistance to arriving and departing boater, facilitate VHF radio (training will be provided as necessary), and personal communication with visitors, maintain daily records relating to dock services provided, perform yard and clubhouse duties including yard and lawn maintenance, and general clubhouse cleaning.

Please forward your resume and available references before 5pm on Monday, May 11, 2012, by: Mail or delivery to Prince Edward Yacht Club, 30 Fairfield Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, or by email to peyc@persona.ca.

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THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Garage/Yard Sale Guide

MOVING SALE

Saturday & Sunday May 5 & 6 7am - 12 Noon 74 Shenendoah Rd

Items include: 20hp 42” cut lawn tractor, leaf sweeper & trailer, new gas lawnmower, power tools, aluminum ladder, weedeater, leaf blower, patio furniture, kitchenware, custom wall unit, household furnishings.

St. Philip’s ACW

YARD & RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, May 5th St. Philip’s Church Hall Milford 10am - 1pm

No early birds - please

HELP WANTED

Tasting Room Wine Sales Professional SEASONAL, FULL TIME

Winery is looking for experienced and passionate sales staff. If you have sales experience, are passionate about wine and thrive in a fast paced environment then we would love to hear from you. We are a rapidly growing premium wine producer in eastern Ontario. Applicants must be knowledgeable and passionate about the PEC wine industry and possess outstanding customer service skills. You go the extra step to advance your knowledge of wine and to host an exclusive experience for our guests.

Responsibilities Under direction of the General Manager this position is responsible for: - Conducting wine tasting sessions with a review of history and winemaking process.

- Serving food and beverage in our tasting room and on the patio.

- Handling payments and processing sales.

- Assisting with inventory management and smart display of merchandise in the retail space.

- Maintaining a clean workplace.

- Assisting in the booking of tasting appointments with licensees.

- Assisting in public events, private functions etc.

Requirements - Education and experience in food and wine industry - Smart Serve certification.

- Ability to work on the weekends.

- Bilingual in English and French is ideal.

How to Apply To Apply Email your resume and covering letter to frog_guy@hotmail.com. Type your first and last name followed by job title on the email subject (e.g., John Smith- Tasting Room / Wine Sales).

Date: April – October, 2012 (with the possibility of growing the role in the off-season).

HUGE YARD SALE

Saturday, May 5 1176 Gilead Road

Something for everyone!

Household items, slides, toys, dishes, ladders, tools, and lemonade.

Rain or shine!

YARD SALE 6 James Ave.

Saturday, May 5 8am - 4pm Household items, Christmas decorations, some furniture

GARAGE SALE

18 Richmond Street Picton Saturday, May 5 8am - 2pm

CAREERS

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE VACANCIES Ontario Court of Justice Court Locations*: Oshawa, Toronto (2), Barrie (Bilingual), Brampton (Bilingual), L’Orignal (Bilingual), Timmins (Bilingual) *Please check www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements for an updated listing of advertised vacancies.

At the request of the Attorney General, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee invites applications for vacant Justice of the Peace positions in the Province of Ontario.

A Justice of the Peace is an independent judicial officer who presides in court over various proceedings under federal and provincial statutes. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications as set out in the Justices of the Peace Act. In addition to reflecting the diversity of Ontario’s population, applicants should also display the fundamental skills and abilities, personal characteristics and community awareness attributes set out in the Committee’s General Selection Criteria. Bilingual positions require a high degree of proficiency in English as well as a superior level of oral and written proficiency in French.

The Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee reviews and evaluates applications and classifies candidates as “Not Qualified,” “Qualified” or “Highly Qualified.”

Classifications are reported to the Attorney General, who recommends candidates for Order-in-Council appointments to the Ontario Court of Justice.

Information about: the vacancies noted above; minimum qualifications and the selection criteria; the required application forms; and the Committee’s process; is located on the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee’s website at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac.

Applications for current vacancies must be submitted and received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2012. Applications received after this date WILL NOT be considered.

As of August 2, 2011, applications must be submitted for each vacancy. Candidates who applied to the Committee prior to August 2, 2011 must now apply under the current process described on the website, unless he/she has received a “S.2.1 (12.1) Transition Letter” from the Committee.

PLEASE NOTE: Future vacancies and deadlines for applications will be posted on the Committee’s website as they occur. Interested individuals can receive e-mail notification by registering at www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements and clicking the “Subscribe to Vacancy Notifications (via e-mail)” link.

Pour voir cette annonce en français, consulter le site Web du Comité à www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/fr/jpaac/annonces.

YARD SALE Saturday, May 5 8am - 3pm

494 County Rd 19 Ameliasburgh Household items and tools.

Lower Highshore Street

Saturday, May 5 8am start

Coleman generator, Delta tablesaw/scroll saw, new chest freezer, sump pump, car cover, clock kits, tomato plants, contents of fifth wheel, camping gear, tarps, movies, CDs, tapes, tools.

Come One, Come All

4 FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday May 5 Sunday May 6 Weather Permitting #1302 Cty Rd 19 Ameliasburgh Many kids toys, bikes, motorized truck, household items, & much, much more.

Wellington-on-the-Lake

ANNUAL GARAGE/BAKE SALE Saturday, May 5 8am - 1pm 14 Empire Blvd

C

off PE Drive at west end of town Clothing & Accessory Boutique and 50/50 Draw

REATION, RAFTS & OLLECTIBLES

Bloomfield United Church Saturday, May 5th 9am - 4pm We have one-of-a-kind crafts and collectibles.

Why not come and take a browse!

DESERONTO YARD & SIDEWALK SALE Saturday, May 5th 8am - 4pm Yard & Sidewalk Sales throughout Deseronto!

Vendor Opportunities Sale maps available at www.deseronto.ca and sale locations.

Contact: 613-396-2440 or dvalentyne@deseronto.ca

AUCTIONS SAleS BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS

Sunday, May 6 - Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m.

Antique & Collector’s Auction Auction to include large collection of Antique & Vintage Teddy Bears, Stuffed Animals & related items; Collection of interesting Asian items + our usual selection.

NEW Large Warehouse Sale at back of building, 100’s of estate items open Sunday from 9-10 a.m.

Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.

David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser Looking for quality estates or single items for upcoming auctions www.brightonestateauctions.com 101 Applewood Drive, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0 Phone 1-613-475-6223

WeDNeSDAY, MAY 9

AT 5:00pm AUCTION SAle DOUG JARRell SAleS AReNA, BelleVIlle Kenmore fridge (3 yrs. Old), Kenmore stove, Maytag washer, Kenmore dryer, Kenmore portable dishwasher, microwave, round wooden kitchen table/1 leaf & 4 chairs, chesterfield & 2 matching chairs, loveseat, queen size bed/ box spring & mattress, dresser/ mirror & chest of drawers, vanity/ bench, large 2 door wardrobe, drop leaf table, TV & stand, coffee & end tables, large assortment of glass & china. Crafstman 16.5 H.P. 46 inch cut riding mower in very nice shape, a number of small shop & garden tools and numerous other pieces.

AUCTIONeeRS: DOUG JARRell BeN TeVeRTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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AT 10:30AM 3 DAY AUCTION SAle - CARM AND BeV NelSON “CARM’S MUSeUM” - SAle CONDUCTeD AT 1497 COUNTY ROAD # 5, R.R.# 1 FRANKFORD, ONT. exit NORTH off 401 Highway at Trenton ( Interchange # 525) onto Highway # 33 for 8 miles to Village of Frankford and turn WeST at traffic lights onto County Road # 5 for 2 miles.

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Teacher has strong county ties BOWELL, from page 1

Volunteer & Information Centre of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties volunteer co-ordinator Amanda Witty said the volunteer fair at PECI Wednesday was a chance for students to make lasting connections. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

makIng ConneCtIons

One-stop shopping for PECI volunteers Agencies recruit Grade 9s and 10s Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

PECI students had the chance Wednesday afternoon to make important contacts that could serve them well in their future careers.

A variety of organizations took part in PECI's volunteer fair on Wednesday afternoon in the school's library, where more than 250 Grade 9 and 10 students had a chance to explore volunteer options in the community. The fair was a joint venture between PECI and the Volunteer & Information Centre of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

“The volunteer is an opportunity for students to see what's out there in the community and is a way to get them engaged in volunteer opportunities,” said PECI head of guidance Matt Ronan.

From Hospice Prince Edward, Relay for Life and EMT services to the Prince Edward County Arts Council, the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre and Community Care for Seniors, Ronan said there should be something to appeal to everyone.

While the fair will certainly help some students fulfill their required 40 hours of community service, Ronan said it could help them achieve something far more valuable.

“Students now have an opportunity to see how they can earn their 40 hours of community involvement

that the need for graduation and reach beyond that to become engaged in the community,” he said. Ronan said volunteer opportunities appeal to students for a variety of reasons. He look at it as a way to get their foot in the door for a job, while other look at it as a way to give back to the community.

“Overall, that's the message. We live in a community that supports one another pretty well, it's a pretty phenomenal community that way. It's a way for (students) to learn early on that they have a responsibility to give back to the community that gives to them so often.”.

Ronan said events like the volunteer fair can also present mentorship possibilities with other members of the community and can foster a desire to keep volunteering after high school.

Volunteer & Information Centre of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties volunteer co-ordinator Amanda Witty said the centre operates every Wednesday out of the Career Edge office at the Armoury Mall in Picton where it tries to connect willing volunteers to an organization that suits them.

She said volunteer coordinators such as herself will look at aspects such as skills development and post secondary requirements and place volunteers with organization's within the county.

“It's very important.

Because of the economy getting a job is very competitive,” she said.

She said there are very few people who get jobs simply by walking in off of the

street. She said having volunteer experience and making lasting connections through that experience is becoming a vital component for young people entering the job market.

“If you can volunteer and be committed and be willing to learn than that will definitely help you when you're going to be looking for work because word does get out,” she said. “It's beneficial for them for summer work as well.”

She said a lot of students continue to volunteer throughout their college or university careers.

“Once they come looking for work they've made those networks, learned some skills, practiced the skills they were learning, so when they hand in a resume people will recognize them and pick them over other applicants,” she said.

Aside from connecting volunteers with agencies, Witty said the centre is also looking for more organizations who are looking to take on volunteers. She said the centre likes to have as many agencies involved as possible so volunteers really get the experience they're after.

“Our motto is we want to please the volunteer, not the agency, but in return the agency is pleased because they're getting a volunteer who is passionate and loves what they're doing,” she said.

Agencies or volunteers looking to get involved can contact Amanda Witty through e-mail — amanda.witty@viq.ca — or by calling 1-866-340-0899.

Then it hit him. He realized he always coached teams, he liked working with youth, and helping others seemed to be a passion for him. Teacher's college seemed to be a calling — but he didn't get accepted at first. He went back to school and got a math degree, which helped open the doors to PECI after he did get to teacher's college.

Six years later, it's all working out.

Garden said he feels his teaching style is one that focuses on hard work and leading by example. He said if he's willing to go the extra mile, students will likely do likewise.

That comes with his extra-curricular activities like spearheading the basketball program and student council activities, or community involvement participating in various charitable causes, starting the County Clippers youth basketball program, and refereeing minor hockey.

He said there's to be gained from going the extra mile for his school and community.

"You definitely do it because you love it and that's where it starts, but there's a baseline of responsibility as a teacher. All of us do something and it often goes unnoticed," he said. "To have that true impact, you have to do a lot of extracurriculars. None of us remembers a particular class, but we all remember an experience, a team, or a club."

Garden said he gets personal satisfaction from sharing his interests with students, but it also allows him to see them in a different way outside the four wall of a classroom and then bring that relationship back into the classroom setting to help teach course materials.

He added being able to teach in his home community with a supportive group of teachers and administrators, who he says shared in a lot of the work and also deserve inclusion in the credit, makes it very fulfilling to come to work.

"Teaching is a really rewarding career no matter where you're teaching or

Celebrated CoaCh Sir Mackenzie Bowell Educator of the Year Rob Garden badly wants to take his Panthers to an OFSAA title on the basketball court during his time at PECI. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

who you're teaching," he said. "When you can have a direct impact on a place you're familiar with and you really do care about the success of that community and the kids involved in it, it makes doing all of the little things easier. You have a vested interest. I feel fortunate to have that."

It isn't just outside the classroom where Garden deserves credit, says principal Shelley MacKenzieCoates, who points to some of the learning experiences Garden has championed, like a dual-credit marketing program with Loyalist College, trips for his business students to meet people working in financial markets, and various skillbased competitions.

"He's recognized as an innovator and initiator," she said. "I think he is very well deserving — what he brings to the school and county is valued by everyone."

Allison said she's been in Garden's classes for three different subjects — Grade 9 geography, Grade 11 marketing, and, this year, international business. She said naturally in most classes her mind wanders and she doesn't always feel completely engaged, but not in those classes.

"I've never found that in his classes. He finds a way

to get students involved.

He's not just talking at us, but constantly asking us questions," she said, adding that Garden also uses new technology like Twitter to engage students and teach them concise communications skills.

"He's preparing us for real life," she said.

Some peers have asked Garden what he intends to do for an encore after receiving his award May 10, the latest in an impressive list of accolades including a Kids' Fit mentor award last year for encouraging physical activity, and a mention in a recent Toronto Star who's who of educators. Other than finding a way to win that elusive OFSAA basketball title, he said he has no plans of doing anything different.

"I'm only six years in and every day I learn something. That's one of the best things about working here," he said. "I love what I do and when you find something you truly love, stick with it because you're going to do a good job at it."

He did, and that experience has helped him encourage students to do the same.

"It's all in the example Rob models," said MacKenzie-Coates. "He has a very bright future."

Forrester suggests council start budget process earlier in future years

TAXES, from page 1

“I believe that council, staff and the public are ready to make the changes necessary for the financial health and prosperity of the municipality.”

The municipality will have lower operating costs this year over 2011, but the tax levy has increased by about $2.7 million. This was attributed to a $1.1 million reinstatement of reductions made as part of the 2011 budget, the establishment of an annual $600,000 fund for fire department equipment replacement, the establishment of annual funding for ongoing road maintenance and construction totalling $750,000, and increases in external budgets — such as police services, land ambulance and the Health Unit — totalling $460,000.

Last year's expected surplus of $1 million will be used to reduce the 2012 tax levy and to contribute to the municipality's depleting reserves.

Although the budget ultimately went up on the final day of deliberations, Mertens said that's not uncommon.

“In any budget process if somebody comes back and has a valid reason, when groups come back and propose something that's a benefit to the community and people of Prince Edward, then we'll look at it,” he said. “That means there are times when we put things back in.”

Mertens said the budget process seems to get harder year over year because the municipality's needs are constantly growing.

“The needs are becoming more challenging. We,

‘Some of the discussions we’re having now should have started six years ago.’

Peter mertens COUNtY MaYOr

unfortunately, are identifying some problems in the County in terms of financial [processes] that should have been done probably six years ago,” he said.

“Some of the discussions we're having now should have started six years ago.”

Although the budget received majority support from council, five members — Alec Lunn, Brian Marisett, Janice Maynard, Nick Nowit-

ski and Jamie Forrester — opposed the final draft.

Forrester said council wasn't afforded enough time or ability to drill down into the budget to find savings.

“I don't think our process is really set up for us to really do the type of job we need to get this under control,” he said.

He said in business one is always taught that all costs and every dollar should be managed and in going through that process you justify how and where you spend money.

“Sometimes with the taxpayers' money it seems like it's a never-ending supply of cash out there and we justify, in the name of sustainability, putting large amounts into the overall budget every year,” he said.

He said at the beginning

of the budget process councillors were told it would be them not staff who would decide where to find savings. He said if council was really going to look hard for cuts internally, they would have needed to look deeper into day-to-day costs.

“You have to understand day-to-day operations, you have to understand what's going on, where people are spending it, and you have to have a pretty good idea what's happening out there in order to do that,” he said.

“What we saw this year in the second round [of budget talks] there were only a few councillors who brought any cost savings to the table and we were somewhat criticized because we weren't looking at long-term sustainability.”

He said when asking questions about day-to-day operations councillors were

accused of “micromanaging staff.” He said council isn't capable of making informed decisions without that information.

“If we're in charge of the process of managing the dollars, then we have to be more accountable and we have to ask more questions.

Sometimes that takes drilling down,” he said.

Forrester said he would like to see budget talks start earlier in the year and councillors afforded more ability to discuss day-today costs. He said he is hopeful the organizational review will afford council that ability.

That said, Forrester said he was happy to get the budget down to a 5.3 per cent increase to the average tax bill over the 13.3 per cent increase forecasted in the first draft.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Budget funding for library operations, Glenwood Cemetery restored Library board chair says has already made all the cuts it could; councillors agree burial ground is being run efficiently in mid March and was requesting in-kind use of space in the amount of $5,000 for Festival Players and $900 for Prince Edward Community Theatre be granted as well.

The requests were denied with at least one councillor remarking that there was no new information presented which warranted their inclusion in the budget. Alyea disagrees.

She said she was speaking from a taxpayer perspective and after sitting in on a meeting regarding the new community development strategy, tried to link what she was saying to that concept. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We as taxpayers must appreciate that if we don't support commerce and the development of anything that supports commerce, then we will bear more and more of the tax burden,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Council's last day of budget discussions featured both relief and disappointment for several groups seeking municipal funding.

Representatives from the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Glenwood Cemetery walked away happy, while Monica Alyea, who spoke to council to fight for funding for several arts groups, was left wanting.

Council ultimately restored $25,429 to the library budget and $12,000 to Glenwood Cemetery's budget.

Alyea said she was frustrated with the results of last week's meeting. She was asking council to restore the Prince Edward Arts Council's budget to the requested $16,000 after it was cut down to $11,500

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She said arts groups contribute to commerce by drawing in visitors who will use restaurants, accommodations, visit wineries, shop and contribute to other economic boosters.

She said the Prince Edward Arts Council alone had a $6.4 million economic impact in 2011 according to Ontario's Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model (TREIM).

She said the frustrating

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part is there are some organizations which don't have to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get in the queueâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;fill out the pieces of paperâ&#x20AC;? that haven't proved, through a model such as TREIM, that they are giving a comparable amount back to the community for the dollars they are given.

While Alyea's request was denied, council reconsidered their cut to the libraries.

Library board chair Judy Blemkie said the budget was already bare bones and the $25,429 reduction may have lead to future branch closures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do not pad our budget, we figure out what we need to run our organization and that's what we budget for,â&#x20AC;? Blemkie said last week.

She said in previous years the library board has had to decrease staff hours in order to cover increases

in staff costs and it has repeatedly led to fewer open hours at the libraries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need all we ask for to run our organization.

We've cut and pared down all we can,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Councillor Dianne O'Brien was among those who supported replacing the $25,429 in the budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's a little late in the day now to say to the board you need to cut another $25,000,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The board has worked so hard to trim the budget as it is.â&#x20AC;?

Glenwood Cemetery also was relieved with council's decision.

Sandy Latchford spoke to council on behalf of the Glenwood Cemetery board.

She was requesting $12,000 be restored to the budget after a 33-per-cent cut was made at a previous budget meeting, cutting the municipal funding from the requested $45,000 plus

$10,000 in-kind assistance to $30,000 and $5,000 inkind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were disappointed and disheartened (with the cut),â&#x20AC;? she said.

She said the board attempted to accommodate the reduction but, after going through their budget, realized there would still be a $12,000 shortfall.

Councillors in general agreed that the board could operate the cemetery more efficiently than the municipality and granted the request.

Councillor Jamie Forrester said the municipality had little choice in the matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I don't think we can manage this cemetery anywhere close to the efficiency of the board with staffing and requirements for people. It's money well spent,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Innovation centre hosts industries dealing with changing economic drivers

INCUBATOR, from page 1

Guziewicz said his conversations with Chan, which helped convince him an iPad was a lot more than a book reader inspired him to open the PEC Innovation Centre,

which now houses eight technology firms, with four concentrating on tablet and phone apps in some fashion.

He said their use, and the idea of cloud computing with resources shared in a large, abstract network of

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different devices will have a major impact.

"The tablet technology is going to change the way we're doing business. The iPad itself is only two years old. It's been an entertainment tool up until this time, but it's becoming a business tool," he said. "With cloud computing, you don't need large infrastructure to create technology. Because we have all these tools we have the ability to virtualize different functions like going to the doctor's office, or being able to sell tires online."

PELA CFDC executive director Craig Desjardins said that's what brought about his interest for the PEC Innovation Centre and companies like Little Think Tank.

"When I see a business model where people pay real money to buy virtual things, that excites me," he said.

"You don't have to ship anything or manufacture anything. It's all about ideas and creativity so that is very exciting."

MP Daryl Kramp, who brought news of a $150,000 federal investment through

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the PELA CFDC for Little Think Tank Studios said the investment makes sense because it provides jobs in rural eastern Ontario to maintain trained youth and it builds on earlier investments, including a major investment from the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government to provide high-quality broadband access throughout the region.

"We know with tablets the role they are playing and will play, but of course, we need software, capacity, and design," he said. "When you have that main trunk in there, you can actually make it work. The infrastructure is either in place or it will be soon. You have to strike when the iron is hot."

Mayor Peter Mertens agreed that welcoming Little Think Tank Studios is another step in transitioning from the economy of yesteryear to the present and future.

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When asked whether it was exciting to be part of perhaps a Silicon Valley north at its early stages, working with other innovators assembled here, Chan said it is, but shouldn't be.

"This should be the way it is," he said. "There is no reason that it shouldn't be here and you can grow it. You want to get more of these opportunities for little companies to succeed."

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Leave your legacy with planned gifts to charities of your choice

May is LEAVE A LEGACYâ&#x201E;˘ month in Canada. When you leave a gift to a charity in your will or estate plan, you leave a legacy, and continue to make a difference in the lives that follow. For more information visit www.leavealegacyseo.ca Planned giving is any gift or bequest that is arranged now to provide funds in the future. It is your opportunity to invest in the future of your community.

A planned gift helps secure services for the people who are supported by Community Care or by other charitable organizations.

You can know the satisfaction of helping others while also taking advantage of the financial and tax breaks available through planned giving.

For specific information on planned giving options contact your financial planner or lawyer. These are

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ways that you can give. A bequest to Community Care (or another charity) in your will is the simplest and most common way to arrange a planned gift. There are different types of bequests.

Your lawyer, accountant or estate planner can help you

decide which is best for you.

A gift of life insurance is another easy way to support Community Care. Almost any type of life insurance can be used as a charitable gift by naming Prince Edward Community Care as the owner or beneficiary of your policy. Contact your accountant or financial planner for more information on this form of planned giving.

Donors may also choose to give Community Care a gift or donation of a sum of money, with which an annuity is purchased. The donor receives an income, usually for the rest of his or her life. On the death of the donor, Community Care receives the balance of the annuity. An appropriate tax deduction (receipt) is available at the time the annuity is purchased. Contact your accountant or financial planner for more information on this form of planned giving.

Community Care also has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supporter Programâ&#x20AC;? whereby those who make a donation to the agency is recognized immediately.

Through this program you may be assured that you are supporting Community Care and seniors in the county.

Donors receive a copy of the annual newsletter (for bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and diamond supporters).

Recognition reflects the level of support (with your permission). A charitable receipt suitable for income tax purposes is given for the full amount.

Memorial donations can also be directed to Community Care for Seniors. We help seniors live at home and encourage clients and their families to consider directing memorial donations to the agency to ensure that we can continue to carry on this important work.

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Register to attend by calling the office by noon on the Tuesday prior. Delivery is available to seniors who are shut-in and live close to the dinner location. If you wish to have a take-out meal please let us know when you register.

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If seniors are isolated and need some encouragement and support, Prince Edward Community Care can match them with friendly volunteers for visits in the home.

To sign up for this program, or refer someone, call Community Care at 613-4767493.

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Your Gifts to the Red Cross & Victims of the December 2004 Indonesian Tsunami Still at Work The 8.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Indonesian Island of Sumatra on April 11, 2012 brought a   fear that the region might see a repeat of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami which caused widespread devastation to coastal communities across thirteen countries. Fortunately the tsunami never materialized, but it was clear that this time, communities were significantly better prepared than in 2004. In In-

donesia, sirens triggered by the national tsunami early warning system alerted people in towns and villages along the coast in Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Bengkulu provinces and Indonesian Red Cross Society volunteers were on hand to help in the evacuation process. The Red Cross also played a vital role in communicating essential information though a local Red Cross radio station. The Red Cross

has invested over $1.3 million of our donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dollars, to put in place effective community-based early warning systems which include the training of volunteers, mock drills, and construction of community centres in safer locations, installation of warning sirens and identification of evacuation routes.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012

Canada Day activities to include exotic animal demonstrations BIA request receives stamp of approval despite resident’s objections about animal treatment and public safety Picton's Canada Day celebrations will feature a presentation from Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park, but at least one county resident isn't happy with the decision to allow it.

Last Thursday, committee of the whole approved the Picton BIA's request for an exemption to the exotic animal bylaw to allow Jungle Cat World to conduct an educational presentation on wide array of species during Picton's Canada Day festivities.

Resident Annette McIntosh wasn't happy with the BIA's plan and asked council to deny the exemption.

“These animals have to travel from Orono on a hot, dry day on a busy highway.

What if there is a breakdown?” said McIntosh.

She said the BIA can't guarantee residents' safety in the event an animal escapes and said the animals “have the right not to be transported from town to town to be used as educational tools.”

“I quote Abraham Lincoln, 'I'm in favour of animal rights as well as human rights, this is the way of a whole human being,'” she said last week. “For the sake of the animals do not grant this exemption.”

Councillor Alec Lunn said he shared McIntosh's concern.

“As much as I admire what the zoos are doing

with endangered species — with certain species it doesn't matter — but with larger mammals it's not a humane way to treat them and it's not an appropriate way to treat them,” he said.

However, BIA representative Lyndsay Richmond said the organization had carefully done its due diligence. She said they had previously received a complaint from McIntosh, but made the decision to continue with the program.

“Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park was established in 1983 and has been fully accredited since 1989 by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA), a non-profit organization established to promote the welfare of animals and encourage the advancement of education,

conservation and science,” Richmond said. “Most places, such as Toronto, have bylaws that stipulate all live animal demonstrations must be affiliated with a CAZA accredited institution. Otherwise, it is unlawful to host or present exotic animals.”

She said all the animals used for the parks programs are selected based on their willingness to follow direction and are handled regularly.

“Animals, such as lions and tigers, are young and usually less than a year old.

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Ultimately most councillors agreed with the BIA's position, but did share concern for the well being of the animals.

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The park also ensures animal health and welfare and that the animals will not be forced to perform activities that may endanger them.

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