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Volume 185, Week 18

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MAY 7, 2015

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Fourth Hike For Hospice surpasses its targets

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Picton Legion to sell its building to save itself

Dwindling membership, rising costs to keep Ross-McMullen house taxing Branch 78 ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A Legion is a community of people, it is not a building.

That philosophy is at the heart of a decision Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 has taken to sell the historic Ross-McMullen house, which has been its home since 1948.

With membership declining in recent years and costs continually rising to keep the building operating, the branch was faced with a decision — to keep putting

money into bricks and mortar and risk going into the red, or to ensure the money it raises goes to the veterans and community it supports.

On April 26, the branch executive took that conundrum to the general membership.

"Basically, we had a special meeting," second vicepresident Diane Kennedy told the Gazette. "We sent out letters with a copy of a notice of motion, which was entitled ‘To sell the Legion.’"

See BUILDING, page 33

PEDALLING HOPE Prince Edward OPP Const. Kim Guthrie meets St. Gregory Catholic students Thursday as the Pedal for Hope team rolled through Picton. The group visited local schools raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Pedal For Hope rolls into county schools Police officers look to pass $250,000 mark to help families fighting pediatric cancer JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

They came in loud and they came in proud.

And why not? Through their organizing efforts, the Pedal For Hope team has raised almost $250,000 over

the a three year span for local children and their families who are battling pediatric cancer.

Last week, local cops on cycles rolled into Prince Edward elementary schools such as St. Gregory, Athol South Marysburgh, Kente and

C.M.L Snider as well as PECI to raise funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer with the proceeds benefitting the Canadian Cancer Society.

The stops in Prince Edward County were part of a ten day tour that sees members of the Ontario Provincial

Police and the Belleville Police Service visit schools all over the Quinte area where students have done their part to raise funds that are accepted by the team on behalf of the cancer society.

See RIDE, page 27

ON THE MARKET The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 has decided to list the historic Ross-McMullen house because of the financial burden of operating it. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) LOOK INSIDE FOR COUNTY

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That was a strong message shared my Lt.-Gov Elizabeth Dowdeswell during an informal meeting with Prince Edward County

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Dowdeswell joked that it felt good to “play hooky” and get out for a drive in the county after a long winter.

She said the best part of the job is travelling to small communities such as Prince Edward County and listening to their interests and concerns, and has decided to spend the first months of her term doing so.

“Part of it is that I'm just interested in a lot of things and I know that I need to bring some kind of focus,” she said. “I also quite genuinely wanted to hear what was on the minds of people around the province. That's why I'm so eager to talk to so many people.”

She said she was still feeling relatively new in her position.

“It's not a position I ever aspired to or thought I'd be in, but I can tell you that I feel very privileged — it's been a great run so far,” she said. “We're close to having done 400 events in six months, so I've seen a good many people — many, many more to come.”

She said there are three parts to her job, the first being constitutional responsibilities as the chief executive of the province.

“All of the decisions that get taken by cabinet and government ultimately end up with my signature on it

SPECIAL GUEST Mayor Robert Quaiff looks on as Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell speaks to a gathering of councillors and Prince Edward County staff at an informal meeting on May 1 at Shire Hall (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Also a part of the constitutional responsibility, she said, is her relationship with the monarchy.

“Most people I think don't realize the extent of the philanthropy of the royal family in this country,” she said.

Secondly, she said she is

allowed to recognize and award ordinary people who do extraordinary things, “from good citizenship awards, to aboriginal literacy awards to Order of Ontario — a whole range of things.” She said the position allows her to take part in special events across the province.

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“What that allows me to do is bring together people to talk about issues, to learn about issues, to mobilize people to take action on issues,” she said. “I can't do that, I have no power to do that.”

She said the lieutenant governor must be apolitical and, as such, the issues generally transcend politics. She said previous lieutenant governors have worked on issues of literacy and accessibility.

Dowdeswell said she did not choose a main theme, instead electing to spend the first few months of her mandate listening to Ontarians.

She said the issues aren't predominantly political.

“Rather, (they're) issues about how one sustains communities and how one thinks about what your community wants to be in the future,” she said. “There are a lot of ideas that are resonating.”

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Council embraces community gardens, directs staff to explore concept further CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The concept of community gardens for Prince Edward County received a positive response from councillors at last week's committee-of-thewhole meeting.

The committee approved a motion directing staff to bring forward a report on the community gardens concept in consultation with the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit and the ward recreation committees.

The motion asks that the report include any recommended policies and identify any suitable surplus land which could host a community garden.

The motion followed a

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presentation from health unit chronic disease prevention program manager Veronica Catry, who outlined the health and social benefits of having community gardens in municipalities.

“The way food is accessed, grown, distributed, and consumed contributes to, not only

individual health, but spiritual, economic and environmental wellbeing of a community,” she said.

Consisting of a communal plot of land where residents can come together to grow various fruits, vegetables, and herbs, Catry said community gardens can play a key role in community sustainability.

“By providing a community with opportunities to participate in community gardens, individuals and families are able to grow fresh, healthy, affordable food for themselves,” she said.

She said the gardens can help residents feel a sense of accomplishment and strengthen community ties.

There are several things Prince Edward County can do

to support community gardens, Catry said. These include establishing municipal support and policies that encourage community gardens, identify appropriate locations for future locations and build partnerships to share resources and garner long-term support.

Councillor Lenny Epstein was among those who supported the initiative and put forward the motion to have staff examine the concept.

Epstein said he's been involved with many community gardens and there are clear social and health benefits.

“It's a community hub people meet with their neighbours — it's intergenerational, seniors and children can par-

ticipate,” said Epstein.

He said it was great the municipality is taking the lead, but he advised against being too prescriptive in the administration of the gardens.

“The biggest thing that I've noticed and observed in my past experience with community gardens is that you really need the people who want to garden to get the thing going,” he said. “There has to be a grassroots thing where people get together and say 'we want this to happen' because if there's too much of this top down stuff then it can be challenging to really get the community involved.”

Councillor Kevin Gale also supported the concept, saying community gardens seem to blend in perfectly with the

results of the recent Vital Signs report for Prince Edward County.

“We have land in Picton — little lots here and there — that could potentially be used for something like this.”

While he acknowledged there will likely have to be some policies created to govern community gardens, he said there's definitely a positive opportunity.

“This is a wonderful opportunity, it's a feel-good story,” he said. “It'll address a lot of our issues and from a municipal taxpayer point of view, it doesn't cost you any money.”

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Fourth Hike For Hospice raises $27,228 for palliative care Families of Hospice Prince Edward clients lead way as Main Street fundraiser exceeds its targets Sunday ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

With 250 people — most in matching shirts — walking down Main Street together on a sunny Sunday morning, the county's fourth annual Hike For Hospice was tough to miss.

The event's impact is also noticeable as Hospice

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remembrance pond Scott Wentworth designed for the day.

Another thing Fraser said she noticed was that the number of young people seemed to increase this year.

Since that is a demographic that might not understand the concept of hospice as well, it was encouraging for organizers to see them participating.

As The Reasons played some upbeat tunes and Kathy Terpstra led exercises, the crowd got energized quickly to start the event.

Pat McClennon and her granddaughter Halley were front-and-centre doing the dance steps in the warmup before heading out. Pat explained they've done the walk together three of the four years with the Prince Edward Family Health Team. They always participate in memory of her mother, who died of cancer eight years ago.

STEPPING UP Pat McClennon, left, and granddaughter Halley Just across the room, McClennon have been regular Hike For Hospice participants in Stephanie McFaul watched her children Olivia, Griffin, recent years. Here, they take part in warm-up stretches before Katie, and Russell enjoy the heading out onto the course.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) stretches before they set out, some of the children on bicy- cles. She said they enjoy the rewarding, she plans to conhike because they can do it tinue her studies to be a palas a family, adding they've liative care nurse. She pulled participated every year but together a team because she wanted to make a difference. one.

"There's such a need for "We like to support the cause," she said. "We're for- palliative care and everyone tunate we haven't had any deserves the opportunity to one (in hospice care), but have a good end-of-life expesomeday we likely will. It's rience," she said. "I hope that if any of my loved ones were important to have.

One team that couldn't be dying that they'd have an missed this year in their opportunity to take advanbright orange t-shirts and tage of hospice services."

Another group that stood hula skirts was a group that Saturday, May 16 • 10am - 5pm called themselves the Sassy out was the Cove Divas Sunday, May 17 • 10am - 4pm Sallys. Their involvement in from Prinyer's Cove, a the hike wasn't due to a group of seven that came loved one's experience wearing tiaras. Pat Legere, dying, but rather from a one of the members of that Picton Fairgrounds team member's experience group said they were encouraged by neighbour providing hospice care.

375 Main Street East, Picton Rachel Kelly is a social Brenda Ernst, who has been 00 Weekend Admission – $4 service worker student at both a volunteer and staff Loyalist College. She did a member with Hospice.

For more info placement with hospice and call Holly 613-393-5886 See HIKE, page 34 found the experience so

brought in $27,223.85 with more money to come, a total that surpassed the organization's goals for the popular spring fundraising effort.

"We had set a goal of about $25,000. We thought that might have been a bit ambitious, given we were around $21,000," said Hospice resource development co-ordinator Judy Fraser. "I attribute it to the incredible network in this community.

People came out in teams and supported it, and in particular, some of our hospital families led the way."

Fraser said a number of families who have seen their loved ones die in the hospice centre or with the help of a community volunteer make an effort to gather friends together to take part.

Those people were encouraged to lead the walk from the Prince Edward Community Centre hall and to read off the names of the people they were walking in memory of this time around.

"It was very moving," said Fraser. She said she was also touched to see all the names participants placed on a memory tree in a

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Two largest pike caught in Walleye World derby weighed at Picton harbour Anglers mindful of missing peers as they compete during opening weekend ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The waters surrounding Prince Edward County were the place to catch pike this weekend as thousands of anglers came to the region for the Kiwanis Walleye World fishing derby.

Of the more than 4,000 anglers looking for the big catch around the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, the two men who caught the biggest pikes weighed them in at Picton. Paul McTaggart, of Belleville, hauled in the largest fish in the tournament, hooking a 15.43-lb fish near Glenora. The second-place pike purveyor, Garnet Armitage, brought in his 14.72-lb catch from the Waupoos area.

Picton Kiwanis member John Inrig said the club's members and friends found Friday and Saturday quite busy at the weigh scale, but by Sunday morning the numbers had tailed off.

Inrig said he suspected many people who came into the area to compete fished for long hours the first two days, then decided to move on had they not caught anything.

Rockland, Ontario native Sean Foster was one of those fishermen who decided to stick it out for the extra day.

He said this was his 10th year coming to the derby, which he said he attends regularly because the fishing is good and it's fun to be on the water.

Asked where he stays in the

MOMENT OF TRUTH Picton Kiwanis Club member John Inrig, left, weighs a fish caught by Sean Foster, right, to see if it might be eligible for the hidden weight competition during the weekend’s Kiwanis Walleye World derby. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

community, he pointed straight up from the weigh station to the Picton Harbour Inn. He indicated the hotel is a good base with its close proximity to area he likes to fish near Thompson's Point by Hay Bay. Foster said compared to recent years, this year was on par or better in terms of the fishing. "(Saturday) was really good, but today was a bit slower," he said. "I had close to 30 fish Saturday."

One thing Foster attributed

to the ease of finding fish this year was a lack of the weed growth seen in past years. He noted pike usually like to stay within the weeds.

Inrig said he understood at least one of the walleye on the leader board was also weighed in Picton.

Throughout the weekend, members of the Kiwanis Club and their friends watched over the scale at the Picton marina to help their friends with the Trenton Kiwanis Club, which handles the overall administration of the tour-

nament. Each weigh station is linked by Internet to a central registry.

"We've had a lot of guys involved to make this work," Inrig said.

All weekend, there was a steady stream of trailer traffic at the site and routinely, people would also drive by to check on the scoreboard, see some of the live fish held in holding tanks. Though it may have been a detriment to fishermen themselves, the conditions helped in that regard following a few rainy years.

"The weather was just ideal," Inrig said.

Many of the visitors also took time to ask another question that seemed to be on the minds of many. Repeatedly, fishermen and visitors asked if there had been any news of the two Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory men reported missing on the bay.

A search continued as anglers were advised by police to keep a watchful eye for clues to their disappearance and Mohawk chief Donald Maracle appealed on Friday for fishermen to observe a slow zone in the waters around the Skyway Bridge throughout the weekend.

"At this time, our young men have not been found and we are appealing to the fishermen's sense of compassion and consideration to be watchful on the water while the OPP and community members continue their search," Maracle pleaded in a release Friday.

As of Monday morning, no new news had been released about the men, Tyler Maracle, 21, and Matthew Fairman, 26.

Among the winners of the weekend derby, Ryan Tropea caught the largest walleye among a tight field. Tropea's

catch weighed 12.88 lbs. In second place, Roch Desjardin's fish weighed 12.80, while Josh Adams' third-place walleye weighed 12.76. Nick Baker had the third largest pike, with a 14.35-lb catch. No tagged fish were caught.

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Maintaining built heritage a difficult task

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HE decision taken by the membership of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 to sell the historic Ross-McMullen house is a sad one, but it didn’t come without warning. Speculation inside and outside the branch has been running for years about whether it is prudent for the branch to pay to stay in the building.

Demographics, no doubt, played a role in their ultimate conclusion as Legion membership, like that many community organizations, tends to be described by the terms “older” and fewer” more often than not.

It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of reversal, even despite the renewed sense of patriotism Canadians have shown in the face of the Afghanistan conflict and the oncoming global clash of ideologies with the Islamic State and its supporters — one that surfaced on Canadian shores in the fall.

That trend doesn’t seem to be limited to Legions, however, as many service organizations and churches are reporting similar numbers and they are also feeling the pinch of the current economy times with respect to rising utility prices and the cost of goods and services. Service clubs, like the Belleville Kinsmen, have had to turn buildings back to the community, too, and with dwindling attendance, a number of church congregations are wondering if this may be the year that they also have to turn in the keys on their beautiful places of worship or cut as many corners as they can to keep the doors open.

When all is said and done, we agree with the path Branch 78 took because the service community organizations provide is indeed much

more important than the buildings they maintain, and one would like to think that’s the same for religious organizations too — after all, the early disciples of Christ often held their Mass out in the open, sometimes in the funeral pyre of the early martyrs. With lament that people can no longer find ways to make these buildings viable, it does offer encouragement that they’re not discouraged and that they find ways to carry on and to still serve by whatever means they can. Branch 78 will do so and, we suspect, they will be able to do even more good in this community without the heavy burden they’ve been bearing.

What about these glorious old buildings this generation may be about to forget, however? Should they face the wrecking ball like the brick church on Picton’s Main Street did in 2011. That doesn’t seem prudent, particularly when people travel all over the world to take in sites of historic significance. To Loyalist descendants, this community has a gold mine of those sites that may fall into disrepair. Instead, efforts must be made to see these buildings providing some value to the community around them.

One would hope the private sector could come forward with a plan, like Alex Fida is doing now with the Pepper Downes/Falconer House or like others have to restore sites like the historic Wexford Inn or United Church Manse from being forgotten aspects of yesteryear. — but that’s costly for them to do. It’s up to our public officials to sell investors on the value of built heritage and to come up with creative solutions that make it possible for the community to continue to benefit from them.

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Stories From Our Past n New ornamental street lights were being installed on Picton’s Main Street. The lights featured a decorative bracket and a 250-candle power lamp. The replacement of all the poles from Talbot Street to the fairgrounds was to be done by May 24. n Nearly 500 people toured the Prince Edward County hospital as part of a special open house. During the festivities, the hospital president since inception, R. Davison was honoured with the hanging of his photo in the reception room. n Experienced retailers Peter Rantis & Company purchased William Anderson’s confectionery store.

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n Picton council voted in favour of a uniform 7 p.m. closing bylaw that would offer Wednesday half-holidays for most businesses. Druggists, seed merchants, and bakers were opposed to the half-holidays. Support from three-quarters of merchants in a business class was required for inclusion under the bylaw. n Local sports enthusiast Norman Mallett was named chair of the fourteam Bay of Quinte baseball league.

Picton, Napanee, Belleville and Gananoque entered teams that year. n A fire of unknown origin caused massive bird loss in the Picton town marsh behind Mary Street.

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n A public ceremony at the Picton Armouries was planned to see 100 veterans join Branch 78 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The event was to be the largest of its kind initiated by any Legion branch within eastern Ontario. Membership increased in 1955 alone by 140 veterans. n The Liberal party was expected to name former Lennox warden Fred McConnell as its candidate to try to upset MPP Norris Whitney, who was already in full campaign mode with two offices up and running. n Ten acres on the Grouse farm on Schoharie Road were being cleared to create a drive-in movie theatre.

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RAISING THE ROOF As part of its raffle licence for a campaign to replace its roof and the one at the White Chapel, Picton United Church had to choose two charities to share 50 per cent of the proceeds from that raffle. Here, board chair Debra Marshall, left, presents cheques to Rev. Lynn Donovan, on behalf of Reaching For Rainbows and Phyllis Mabee, on behalf of the Picton United Church County Food Bank. Marshall indicated Picton United Church hasn’t quite reached its fundraising goals, and said it will continue to work toward funding and completing the major renovations. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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n Ted Embury, the manager of the Quinte Canada Farm Labour Pool said Prince Edward County farmers weren’t making good use of his service to provide quality workers to farmers. Of more than 1,600 businesses he surveyed, he said he only had 30 replies requesting assistance. n Picton mayor Donald King advocated for the creation of tourist information centres throughout the county that would allow visitors a chance to pick up maps and brochures. n Picton reeve Larry Richardson said he’d like to see council investigate the potential savings of contracting the OPP for town policing.

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Let’s face it, the Legion membership is aging, money is tight, and a lot of our members aren’t able to come in. We aren’t seeing enough membership support to pay our utilities.

Legion Branch 78 vicepresident diane Kennedy on its recent decision to seLL its BuiLding.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Lowe’s to phase out sales of harmful pesticide products

Lowe's Retailing Stores announced recently that it will phase out the sale of products and plants that contain pesticides linked to deaths of honey bees and other pollinators, becoming what is believed to be the largest retailer to take such a move.

The company's announcement comes days after the release of a study by the European Academies Science Advisory Council that said the agricultural use of neonicotinoid pesticides is harmful to a range of helpful insects and organisms, not just

honeybees. The paper joins a long list of studies critical of the pesticides currently banned in Europe but widely used in North America.

Lowe's has said that even though the studies on neonics are inconclusive, it was taking steps "out of an abundance of caution."

Shouldn't this be the attitude of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture whose decisions are responsible for our future food production and our health?

Agricultural groups and the chemical companies that make the pesticides

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

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

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Gazette sales representative Shelby Larner, right, joined Ruth Ostrander to work the drive-thru during the morning rush at the Picton McDonald’s yesterday for McHappy Day in support of the Quinte Children’s Foundation. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

say that they are safe and effective protection against harmful insects if used properly and that honeybee populations are thriving.

But some beekeepers and scientists say the chemicals are killing bees and other insects by compounding the effects of virus-bearing mites and other threats.

Ontario plans to have rules in place by this summer that would reduce 80 per cent of the use of neonics on corn and soybean by 2017. The regulations would restrict prophylactic use of seed treatments in an effort to ensure they are

used only in areas prone to crop destroying insects.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said last week it will no longer approve new uses for neonics pending further study of the effects of bees and other pollinators.

Newcastle University's Dr. Geraldine Wrights latest study published in Nature Magazine, shows that bees cannot control their exposure to neonicotinoids in food and implies that treating flowering crops with IMD and TMXneonicotinoids presents a sizable hazard to foraging bees.

Wright continues to say that industry has the tools to find new remedies, shouldn't we all be working together to find the solution?

For a great read on a more ecologically sensitive future for agriculture, Google “Declaration for the International Forum” for Agroecology and join us on May 16 at the Wellington Market to purchase your Bee Friendly sign for just $10 or order one at 613-4766265 .

Lynne Rochon Athol

New York State’s approach not appealing

In his recent presentation venture capitalist Conrad Guziewicz informed the County's community development commission that "New York State is offering new technological businesses 10 years without business, corporate, property or sales taxes, and no income tax for the company or its employees," as well as much lower energy costs.

Guziewicz then asked, "Who would look at (New York's plan) as not being appealing?"

Well, me, for one.

Why would any area want to attract companies who are drawn to and excited by the prospect of not having to give anything whatsoever back to the

community? Someone has to cover the cost of all the tax-funded services these companies use.

Why would any area want companies who are attracted by not having to pay the true cost of the energy they use?

This cost includes far more than anyone on earth pays today for their energy consumption. It includes doing what it takes to restore the environment to the way it was before the energy sources were extracted and expended.

It must be paid if we hope for life on this planet to continue, and as a nation we have already run up an almost insurmountable debt. If today's companies,

who profit greatly from their energy expenditures, do not take on this responsibility, our children and grandchildren will be paying the debt through crippling expenses and quite possibly through unimaginable suffering.

New York's initiatives are about transferring public wealth to private companies, and offloading corporate fiscal responsibilities onto the people.

Let's hope the County community development commission does not embrace venture capitalist Guziewicz's way of thinking.

Rosalind Adams Milford

Nine leading mystery writers confirmed for In The Library With a Penknife

Mystery book lovers are in for a treat as nine of Canada’s leading mystery authors gather for “In the Library with a Penknife” on Thursday, May 14 at 7p.m. upstairs at Books & Company.

The library fundraiser, spearheaded by writer Vicki Delany, will include fellow Crime Writers of Canada novelists Steve Burrows, J.D. Carpenter, Barbara Fradkin, Janet Kellough, Hilary MacLeod, D.J. McIntosh, Mary Jane Maffini and Andrew Pyper.

Delany is perhaps most well known for her Constable Molly Smith series, the first of which was published in 2007.

Since settling in Prince Edward County in 2008, Vicki has had books published in three different sub-genres as well as a title for adults with low literacy skills. Her latest work is By Book or by Crook, written under the pen name Eva Gates. Delany’s other recent work, Juba Good, has been nominated for an Arthur Ellis award for Best Novella by the Crime Writers of Canada.

Steve Burrows is a past recipient of a Nature Writer of the Year Award from the BBC’s Wildlife magazine and a former editor of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Magazine, as well as a contributing field editor with

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Christine Renaud

Asian Geographic. His first book of fiction and first in his Birder Murder Mysteries, A Siege of Bitterns, was recently nominated for Best First Novel on the Arthur Ellis shortlist. His newest novel, A Pitying of Doves, is due out later this month.

J.D. Carpenter’s first novel in the Campbell Young mystery series, The Devil in Me, appeared on the Globe & Mail’s bestseller list and was nominated for an Arthur Ellis Award. His most recent book, Twelve Trees, was praised as “smartly handled” and “impressively done” by Quill & Quire. He is currently working on a

new novel, the plot of which we hope he will reveal at the May 14 event.

Barbara Fradkin is best known for her psychological detective novels, which have twice won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel from Crime Writers of Canada.

Her most recent work, None so Blind, is currently on the shortlist for best novel. Fradkin recently embarked on an easy-read series for reluctant readers as well.

Janet Kellough is an author, storyteller, playwright and performer with deep Prince Edward County roots. She is a member of the Writers Union of Canada, has served on the board of directors of the Crime Writers of Canada and has been a judge for the Arthur Ellis Awards.

Kellough's latest novel, 47 Sorrows, is the third in her popular Thaddeus Lewis mystery series, published by Dundurn Press. The fourth in the series, The Burying Ground, is due out in June.

Hilary MacLeod is a writer, broadcaster and author of a mystery series set in a small Canadian fishing village named The Shores. MacLeod refers to the genre of her novels, filled with both quirky characters and murder, as “village noir”. Bodies and

Sole, her most recent mystery is the fifth book in the series. “Lots going on at The Shores,” wrote the Charlottetown Guardian of her latest. “However the tangled web is easy to unroll. When you’ve done so, you have a well-written mystery, with some spookiness and plenty of fun.“ Writer D.J. (Dorothy) McIntosh is a Toronto based writer of novels and short mystery fiction and a strong advocate for press freedom.

Her Mesopotamian trilogy includes The Witch of Babylon, The Book of Stolen Tales and The Angel of Eden. The Globe and Mail recognized McIntosh’s The Witch of Babylon for its “stellar research” and “superb writing,” while The National Post wrote, "A book so good you should buy it twice!"

Mary Jane Maffini is the award-winning author of three mystery series and nearly two dozen short stories. Her latest series, the Charlotte Adams mysteries, has five titles featuring a professional organizer from New York State. Maffini is also behind the Victoria Abbott mysteries, a collaboration with the funny and creative artist, photographer and short story author, Victoria Maffini, who is Mary Jane’s daughter.

Andrew Pyper is both a

writer and a lawyer, though he’s never put his law degree to official use. His novel, The Demonologist, won the 2014 International Thriller Writers Award for Best Hardcover Novel, and was a number one bestseller in Canada. His latest book is The Damned.

“An intense and satisfying supernatural story…The novel underlines Pyper’s growing reputation as one of the most talented successors to the inimitable Stephen King…Creeping dread infuses every page,” wrote the UK Daily Mail.

“As you can tell from the line up,” says Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet, “The ‘In the Library with a Penknife’ evening is going to be an exceptional one, and we so appreciate all of the authors coming to support the library, and especially Vicki for pulling it all together.”

Refreshments will be served at the event and the library also thanks The Grange of Prince Edward for their generous donation of wine for the evening.

Tickets are $25 and each includes a $10 voucher toward the purchase that evening of a book by any of the presenting authors. You may purchase tickets at Books & Company or by cash or cheque at any branch.

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Committee of the whole supports plan to build splash pad at Picton fairgrounds Councillors raise concern about potential $70,000 operating cost for 90-day period CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A splash pad could be in Picton's future after all.

Following a presentation from the Picton splash pad committee last Thursday, committee of the whole approved a

motion supporting the construction of the splash pad with the understanding that there is an annual operating budget that will be more fully explored during next year's budget process. The motion approved the location of the splash pad adjacent to the

skate park between the existing clubhouse and quonset hut and selected a flow-through water system as the preferred option.

The motion also directs that a fundraising goal of $250,000 must be met by the splash pad committee before

construction begins. The construction is not anticipated to begin until 2017 or 2018.

While many councillors supported the splash pad concept, there was a distinct concern about the projected $70,000 operating costs for a 90-day period. That cost assumes water consumption of about 90,709 litres or 19,980 gallons per day — costing about $41,000 for water and sewer. The $70,000 operating cost also includes $10,935 in wages for a student to supervise the splash pad.

Splash pad committee cochair Susan Quaiff said it was exciting to take another step forward after years of working on the project. Quaiff first brought forward the splash pad project in 2000, but didn't pick up steam again until 2012.

“The (splash pad) committee was pretty thrilled,” Quaiff said of committee of the whole's motion.

Quaiff said every service club the splash pad committee has approached in the county has expressed interest in the project. She acknowledged there's still a lot of work to do if the splash pad is ultimately approved by council.

“To raise $250,000 isn't going to be a small task by any means,” she said. “I feel confident with the splash pad committee that we should be able to do some proposal writing and we have a lot of community members who are waiting to donate to this project.”

In terms of operating costs,

MOVING FORWARD Splash pad committee members Susan

Quaiff and Ryan Aldred speak to councillors during last Thursday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. The splash pad will be up for debate at the next council meeting. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

there are a variety of ways they can be offset, Quaiff said.

Those include selling toys, partnering with local food trucks, and offering things like sunscreen. She said there is also the potential for the splash pad to be rented out for special events like birthday parties outside of regular public hours.

“We hope not to have to set a user fee,” said Quaiff.

Additionally, Quaiff said the operating costs included in the splash pad report presented to committee of the whole last week included costs for an attendant, something that isn't common in splash pads in the region.

She said she hopes the community who back the splash pad project will come to show their support to council.

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“When you think about the young people who are potentially going to be able to fill those jobs and the amenities those people would be looking for to choose to live here in the county, these are the types of amenities that we absolutely have to have,” he said.

Councillor Treat Hull said he supported the idea, but said he wouldn't support committing budget dollars outside of the budget process.

He said that's the time when councillors can weigh the merits of each project against the cost.

“I support this on principle, but in all honesty there are many things I'd support on principle,” he said. “We don't have enough money to do everything, so that's what the budget cycle is for, to weight hard choices with limited resources.”

Councillor Jamie Forrester indicated earlier reports “grossly underestimated” the cost of operating a splash pad.

“That's what worries me more and it becomes a big burden on the whole parks and rec system,” he said. “…

Right now we're going to look at in 2018 $70,000 in the budget, maybe $75,000, or $80– $85,000.”

Forrester said he couldn't sign off on the motion without knowing what might happen between now and when construction starts.

The motion will come to council for approval on May 12.

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NOT JUST BULLYING OPP community services officer Const. Anthony Mann explains there could be criminal charges and other legal ramifications for students who are abusive to others, like these female drama students (from left) Ruth Laliberte,Leah Snyder,Alyssa Roche,and Brooke Deal demonstrate around their peer Kirstie Ross Tuesday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Partners to offer timely presentation PECI, police, support agencies to educate students, parents on choices, consequences ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

With the help of a number of community partners, PECI is prepared to take a proactive step Tuesday to inform students and parents about the consequences of inappropriate behaviour.

That morning, Matt Sheahan's drama students will offer a series of vignettes about some difficult subjects like bullying and harassment, abusive relationships, sexual assault at parties, and transmitting sensitive information via cell phones and computers.

The sketches are nothing new for PECI drama students as for five years Sheahan and his classes have been writing contemporary anti-bullying drama. Their scenes are often full of highly emotional encounters with realistic harsh language and violence and they often show the hurtful consequences many young people might not think about when they're delivering a hurtful blow.

This time, however, the presentation won't just end with drama. As the scenes fade back to tableaux, local OPP officers will walk onto the stage. They'll explain the possible criminal offences taking place and talk about the consequences for the perpetrator and for the victim.

Representatives from the community, including probation officers, a Crown attorney, victims' services counsellors, and shelter workers also offer their respective take on what has taken place.

Their presentations hit on the fact that those charged may have conditions placed on them to not associate with friends, to change schools, or to not leave home without sureties, depending on the case. A guilty verdict may mean jail time and a difficult time finding work or travelling. And that's the easy side,

OVER THE TOP PECI drama students Simon Birch and Alyssa Roche demonstrate a controlling, abusive relationship as part of a presentation the school, the police, and community support agencies will make next Tuesday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

they say. Victims sometimes never recover from crimes committed against them.

PECI principal Darren McFarlane is enthused about the presentation. The drama has a way of holding students' attention that a guest lecturer may not, but it's the extra piece that ties it together.

"As far as I'm concerned, the richest part of this is not only calling out the pink elephant in the room, but in showing all of the people who have been willing to invest their time are people our kids have in their corner for them.

We all have a role to play, even if they make bad choices."

McFarlane said he doesn't want parents or community members to get the impression that PECI has an epidemic of problems with parties gone bad or abusive behaviour on social media, but says high-school aged youth are having those problems and it would be foolish to think it doesn't happen here.

Headlines giving youth a bad name happen across Canada and, lately, there have been incidents in neighbour-

ing communities. Last year, several Napanee students faced criminal charges over the transmission of nude photos of a young woman. Earlier this year, the Cobourg community had to deal with the aftermath of a youth party where several alleged sexual assaults were reported.

Prince Edward OPP community services officer Const.

Anthony Mann said he believes raising awareness about potential crimes and their consequences is the best way to avoid local youth having their lives turned upside down in the aftermath of incidents.

"It has to be done," he said.

"Statistically, we've seen some very tragic situations from across the country. I think the fact remains we're not immune to these situations in the community we live in. We need to make sure we're doing everything we can to make sure our kids are aware of this kind of behaviour and what those responsible for those actions would face.

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

P.U.C. COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations are appreciated. Drop off at Picton United Church-County Food Bank.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: (New Format one winner per week) April 21 Paula Jeffries, 28th Lorraine Gilbert.

PEC PIPES & DRUMS: Practice every Thursday Picton Town Hall 5:30-8:30pm. Free lessons. No experience necessary. Info Debbie 476-8187.

NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton.

Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Wannett 476-6579 COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY GROUP: Hosts their 4th annual sale of PRE-ORDERED rain barrels to support the PECI Student Environmental Bursary. Pick up is Saturday May 16 at Valley Pine Farms 841 Cty Rd 13(corner of Cty Rd 13&16 near Black River Cheese Factory) 10am until noon. Rain barrels $60 each & orders must be placed in advance of the sale, either online www.RainBarrel.ca/CSGpicton or by calling Don 476-8016.

YOGA IN CHERRY VALLEY: Every Thursday 5:30-6:45pm. Drop in for gentle yoga with Carrie at the Athol Rec Centre. Continues until May 14. $5/class.

Mats provided or bring your own.

PICTON LEGION BR 78: Every Friday Open Mic & Jam 2:30pm.

MAY 7: ROC’N REVUE – A celebration of ROC programming & a showcase of PEC youth talent 7pm at the Regent Theatre. Proceeds to support local youth programs. Tickets $15.

MAY 7: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets 7pm at 5 James Ave, PIcton. A fellowship of individuals recovering from overeating. Newcomers Welcome. Info Mary 476-3949.

MAY 8: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday night Dinner features Stuffed Chicken Breast, Soup, Vegetables, Potatoes, Dessert, Tea/Coffee ($14.95+HST) Serving 5-7pm. Info 399-1684.

MAY 8: DUTCH SUPPER NIGHT – Hosted by Bethany CRC, 158 Main St Bloomfield. Serving 5:307:30pm. This event will help to raise funds for the new “County Kids Network” initiative. Free will offering.

Pass on to friends & family.

MAY 8/9: PE COMMUNITY THEATRE – Presents “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, 8pm Mt. Tabor Playhouse Milford. Tickets $15 in advance at outlets or by contacting Lynn 476-5925. $18 at the door. www.pecommtheatre.com.

MAY 9: CELEBRATE WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY – At Ten Thousand Villages 190 Main St. 20% off all Artisan Products. Open 10am-5pm.

MAY 9: EDIBLE & MEDICINAL GARDEN WEEDS: A Talk & Tour with Herbalist Tamara Segal.

Identification tips, health benefits & recipes. Hillier Hall 10:30am-noon. Free (donations to Hillier Hall welcome).

MAY 9: COLLECTIONS LIBRARY MEMORIES PROJECT – Share your stories with Krista Dalby.

Wellington Br Library 11am-3pm.

MAY 9: ANDROID TABLET 101 WORKSHOP – Free. Bloomfield Br Library 11am-3pm. Registration required with Amanda 476-5962.

MAY 9: UKELELE STORY TIME – Stories & songs Bloomfield Br Library 11am.

MAY 9: MOM’S NIGHT OUT WITH YOUNG ELVIS – Wellington Legion 7-11pm. Starring Wellington’s own William Young. Canteen opens 6pm. Tickets $10.

Info 399-1684.

MAY 10: PICTON ELKS MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – At 1 Elk St 8am-11:30am. All you can eat. Cost $8/person. Children 12 & under $5.

MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Consecon Legion Br 509 8am-11am. $6/plate & $3 for kids under 10. Info 392-1375.

MAY 10: WELLINGTON ELKS MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Allisonville Hall. Serving 8am-Noon.

Donations accepted. Everyone welcome.

MAY 10: FREE MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH – By Food Not Bombs. Crafts for all ages. Picton Town Hall 11am.

MAY 10: LORAIN SINE & FRIENDS – Country &

Gospel Mother’s Day Celebration at Wellington United Church, 2-4pm, $15/person or by donation.

MAY 10: MOTHER’S DAY COMMUNITY BALFOLK DANCE – All ages welcome to learn folk dances & dance to live music. PWYC. Hosted by Food Not Bombs. Free food. Picton Town Hall 6-10pm.

MAY 12: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am12noon.

MAY 12: DROP IN CHESS – All levels welcome. 14pm. Picton Br Library.

MAY 12: WEEKLY TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB - Wellington Br Library 4-5pm.

MAY 12: AL-ANON (adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

MAY 13: SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB – Dinner & meeting 12 noon Friendship United Church Hall, Demorestville. Served by Demorestville W.I. All welcome. Call Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior to reserve.

MAY 13: FREE BEGINNER FRENCH CLASSES – 6 week session begins at Ameliasburgh Br Library 1pm.

Registration required with Christine 476-5962.

MAY 14: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

MAY 14: BRIDGE LUNCHEON – St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Parish Hall, Wellington at 12 noon.

Cost $10. Reservations call Mary 399-3411 or Mary Ellen 968-3320 MAY 14: NINE MYSTERY AUTHORS EVENT – “In the library with a Penknife” library fundraiser. 7pm Books & Company. Tickets available at Books & Co. and library branches.

MAY 16: PIE & BAKED GOODS SALE – Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley 9am-till gone. Provided by the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute. Proceeds to support local projects.

MAY 16: QEMA’S TREATS TREASURES & CRAFTS SHOW – Bloomfield Town Hall 9:30-4:30.

Home baking, jewelry, knits, preserves, scarves, soaps, stained glass, kitchenware & baby items. Lunch available.

MAY 16: SAT MOTORCYCLES SWAP MEET – Wellington Legion Parking Lot 10am. BBQ at noon.

Fish Fry at 4pm. Info 399-1684.

MAY 16: COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR – Presents Tis the Reason…Why We Sing! St. Andrew’s Church, Picton 7:30pm. Tickets $20 at the door, online www.commandperformance choir.com or Books& Co. (cash only). Call 471-1753.

MAY 19: JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. Tickets are $7 for main course, dessert & beverage. Call 476-3159 in advance to reserve a spot.

MAY 19: FRIENDS OF AMELIASBURGH HERITAGE VILLAGE – Annual General Meeting 7:30pm, Amelia’s Tea Room (at the Heritage Village).

Light refreshments served. All welcome. Info 9689678.

MAY 20: PEC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY - Annual General Meeting 106 Bridge Street Picton, Chef Michael Hoy Culinary. Registration 11:30am. Lunch 12 noon (cost $20) Business Meeting 1pm (no cost). Contact Liz 476-6250 no later than Wednesday May 13.

MAY 20: MILFORD SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL – Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. If you wish a take-out meal please advise when you register. Seniors are asked to bring their own soup, bowl, plate, cup & cutlery.

MAY 20: QEMA’S MUSIC NIGHT – Featuring Peter Rea & his “Rockin Variety Show” with The Reasonettes & talented guests at Wellington Town Hall, 7pm. Free. Donations gratefully received to assist with Victoria Schoolhouse Summer programs in Ameliasburgh.

MAY 22: PICTON ELKS DANCE – Elks Hall 8pm.

Spot & Jive Dances, Twist Contest & Door Prizes.

Light Lunch. Music by Original Artist. Tickets $10 single & $15/couple. Tickets at the door.

MAY 23: PEC MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE – Plants from the County at great prices. 8am-12noon.

Metro Parking Lot Picton. Container planting demo at 9am.

MAY 23: 6th ANNUAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT DINNER & DANCE – Hosted by Wellington United Church in support of Hospice PE, Wellington Storehouse Foodbank & Patrons of Our County Hospital (POOCH). Door open 5pm @ Highline Hall, 111 Belleville St. Wellington. Beef Dinner 6pm & 8pm dance to The Reason’s. Silent Auction, Hole-in-One Putting Contest, Dine the County. Advance tickets only $40/person contact Gail 399-2103.

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Waupoos residents pitch in to restore their hamlet’s landmark sign Original 1967 sign created by Roy and Marg Stevens was stolen ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

PROUD CONTRIBUTORS After the theft of a landmark sign that welcomed visitors into their

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The North Marysburgh hamlet’s trademark sign had sat atop a hill with an arrow pointing east since Roy and Marg Stevens built it in 1967.

When the original sign was stolen, a number of people in the community remarked how they missed it, Ellen Snider recalled.

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With that, several hands came together to enesure the project was finished in time for an unveiling Monday morning by Mayor Robert Quaiff, who knew the site quite well having grown up across the road.

Ruth and Michael Deegan, Jack and Nancy MacDonald, Lori and Grant Robinson, and Snider and her husband Doug helped see the installation through, putting the pieces together and painting the project.

“We all love Waupoos and it shows with all the functions that we’re there for,” said Snider.

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ally, more and more people wanted to help.

“When we started to install the post, without asking, all the neighbours wanted to know what they could do to help. It was a great feeling,” said Snider.

Allan and Marg Koopman, who have a farm just west of the sign helped the installation by bringing their heavy equipment over to put the wooden frame in place. They also paid for the posts they were going to use. Since many of the members were getting older, Snider indicated that was like a “God send” to the group.

Meanwhile, David Main had the sign cared and he donated the cost of his part of the construction.

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Bloomfield, Wellington, Picton collaborate to create single visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guide Marketing booklet contains maps, directory listings for 370 businesses ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Business leaders in three of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main commercial centres have decided to adopt a collaborative approach to welcoming visitors this tourist season.

The Picton BIA, the Bloomfield Area Business Association (BABA0, and the Wellington and District Business Association (WDBA) have joined together with the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community development department to produce a joint welcome guide.

The 72-page full-colour glossy booklet was released Tuesday. It features a welcome section and map for the whole county, then directories, maps, and content from each of the three business associations.

The Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community development director Neil Carbone said his department reached out to the three business associations about a yearand-a-half ago in an effort to do something new, but by then it was already too far along in the tourist season.

That said, Carbone indicated the potential partners expressed an interest in collaborating and they got right to work in the off-season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It came to the table early and we were able to have this booklet ready before the May long weekend for the busy tourist season,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a testament to these groups and everyone who sat on our steering committee.â&#x20AC;?

Carbone said those people had to lobby their membership about the value of making a substantial change that might impact upon each communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual identity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of our mandate is to make sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eliminating some gaps, recognizing there is overlap or duplication, and working with the different groups to rectify that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a better example of something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to have a great benefit, and that will

WORKING TOGETHER Welcome Guide 2015-2016 steering committee members, from left: Neil Carbone, Duncan Moore, Grace Nyman, Tina Konecny, Steve Campbell, and Lyndsay Richmond show off the new product marketing Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington.Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

streamline well with our other marketing publications.â&#x20AC;?

Carbone cited the Arts and Taste Trails as marketing initiatives that now share similar branding with the businesses in the community. He noted another lure piece would also share some of the same marks in the near future.

The steering committee, which had representatives from each of the communities, selected the Vaughan Group as designers. That group had previously designed Pictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketing materials.

Steve Campbell, one of BABAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives on the committee who is no stranger to publishing said the designer was a good fit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vaughan Group kept

everybody on track, they worked all the time and they focused on the project with all of their hearts.â&#x20AC;?

Campbell indicated the collaborative effort was no easy project as each of the communities has its own needs, strengths and weaknesses to bring to the table, thus their marketing needs are incredibly different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to bring all our needs into one cohesive publication took a lot of time,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did have our problems to solve along the way.â&#x20AC;?

He said the number of e-mails between steering committee members, designers, and businesses was staggering.

Campbell said the idea to

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get the three communities marketing together has come up several times over the years, but to actually get to this point was â&#x20AC;&#x153;kind of a landmark move.â&#x20AC;? He indicated he hoped the momentum could be channelled into future beneficial projects.

WDBA president Tina Konecny only recently moved to Prince Edward County four years ago. From the outset, she said she was a big proponent of working with the other centres collectively. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think co-operation and combinging our efforts gives better results,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope we can get the whole county involved.â&#x20AC;?

Konecny said the Bloomfield and Wellington organiza-

tions are both member based and added some businesses were left out because of that.

One thing she said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see is a day when there doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be separate entities for the various hubs in the municipality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can get one combined business association, that would be great. We would have every single business listed and more power to advertise ourselves as a community. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get everybody in on this and show the world what a great place we have.â&#x20AC;?

Picton BIA manager Lyndsay Richmond said her organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketing committee has been a supporter of consistent county branding for several years.

She feels the new product delivers on that promise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an incredible product,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding it allowed the communities to pool their resources to reach a

larger audience and it also makes it more user-friendly for a visitor to have one guide to manage instead of three.

Councillor Dianne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said she showed the new welcome guide to a business owner and a taxpayer and both came away impressed. She praised the collaboration and added sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see some of the other hub areas included in future years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see the whole county included. I hope this breaks the trail for them,â&#x20AC;? she said.

That strategy would fit with the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community development strategic plan as well as actions the municipality has taken toward a unified downtown revitalization plan.

The welcome guides are now available at businesses and tourist kiosks throughout the county.

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Delegation from Canada’s oldest veterans’ association tours six wineries in one day

Last Saturday was an awesome day for a wine tour as I guided a group of wine lovers through the county and visited six wineries.

The sun was shining and this group from the Martello Club in Kingston was an energetic group! They were from Unit 377 of the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada which is Canada’s oldest vet-

erans’ association.

Our first stop of the day was Black Prince Winery in Picton. Geoff Webb met the group and led a tasting of several of their wines but the special surprise was a tasting of their sherry which is not even released yet! More on that to come in a future article. The next surprise here was a vinegar tasting with Pete Bradford

who owns The Barrel House and Canadian Vinegar Cellars which is co located at Black Prince. People really enjoyed his special products and put quite a dent in his inventory!

Our next stop was TerraCello Winery where the group was blown away with the ambiance of this Tuscany inspired winery. They were treated to tastings of four

SIPPIN’ IN THE COUNTY Joe Hache

wines in the Tuscany room and then lunch arrived ...

Tony's oven fired pizza!

Pizza's had been pre ordered but quite a few more orders were made as those that did not pre order were left drooling as their friends devoured their special pies!

Broken Stone Winery was next on the tour and again the group was treated to some very good county wine from owner's Tim and Michelin.

Here they had the chance to unwind and walk around the property in the sun while sipping their wine.

The Grange was our fourth stop and here we got a tour of the vineyard, production facilities, cellar room and then the tasting room that really impressed people. When the group arrived in the tasting

TASTING TOGETHER Unit 377 of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans in Canada meet with winemaker Caroline Granger at The Grange of Prince Edward to sample some of her latest releases during a Saturday afternoon tour.(Joe Hache/For The Gazette)

room, winemaker and owner Caroline Granger had sparkling wine all ready and then led them through a tasting of some of her favourite vintages.

Traynor Estates Winery was next and Mike and Rebecca told their story of how this project was a family affair and how he had just taken the big step of going full time at the winery! This has been his dream for many years and he said it was now time to make it a reality. We started off here with my favourite grape which is Sauvignon blanc. We then tasted three others and then Mike made an announcement. He explained that they have partnered with Tesla as part of their destination charger program.

They are installing two Tesla charges and one universal charger that will charge any EV. They are the first winery in Canada to

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install the stations and are currently the only stop between Toronto and Kingston. It will be a free service to any of their guests as it is a cause they believe in and want to support and their goal is to have the units up and running by June 1.

Harwood Estates Winery was the final (and sixth) stop of the day and again people were very impressed. They were led on a wine and food pairing adventure that really showcased some exceptional wines. Five wines were tasted and all had won medals recently in the 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.

This coming weekend is a big one in the county for the wineries (and wine lovers!).

Although a lot of wineries are open all winter my sense is that the wine season in the county kicks off with Terroir!

This year it is on Saturday May 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will once again take place at the Crystal Palace in Picton where over 20 wineries will showcasing their products.

This annual event is advertised as a farm-to-table experience that showcases local food, handcrafted wine, artisan bread, preserves and other one-of-a-kind products from local farmers. Thousands attend from as far away as Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and New York State. It's located in our back yard and is an incredible opportunity to experience what is happening in the county.

On Sunday it is Mother's Day and local wineries are getting in the mood to show some love! There will be lots of music, free wine tastings, free desserts and lots more happening at area wineries!

Make sure you take that special person out and experience what the county has to offer on this special day. Several events posted on my website.

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Sills dismisses appeal in 36-page report claiming designation fits with objectives outlined in Ontario Heritage Act, County’s official plan

OMB allows County to proceed with Picton heritage district CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The municipality will be moving forward with the Picton Heritage Conservation District following a decision issued by the Ontario Municipal Board on April 27.

In a 36-page decision OMB member Mary-Anne Sills dismissed the appeal against the Picton Heritage Conservation District, saying intervention in council's decision to approve the plan is not warranted. The decision comes nearly a year after the Picton Heritage District appeared before Sills on June 17, 2014 at Shire Hall.

“The HCD Plan as proposed meets the criteria established by the (Ontario Heritage Act), is in conformity with the policy direction, goals and objectives of the (official plan), is consistent with the policies of the (provincial policy statement), and is in the greater public interest,” the decision says.

Sills found no credible evidence in the appellants' assertions the HCD plan is not in compliance with Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. She also refuted sugges-

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tions the plan was inaccurate and vague, and suggestions the municipality didn't give sufficient public notice.

“The board finds that the statutory requirements respecting public consultation and notice were not only met, they were exceeded,” the decision says.

The HCD designates about eight blocks of Picton Main Street. Properties within the district would be required to adhere to visual and other guidelines as outlined in the HCD Plan.

Details on implementation plan, permit application process, and resources for property owners will be announced in June.

The municipality issued a

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new release on Monday saying the decision is an important step in preserving downtown Picton's heritage assets.

“The Plan protects the important role that history plays in everyday life by providing a means to ensure that downtown Picton’s rich cultural past is recognized for generations to come,” the release says.

The creation of the Heritage Conservation District Plan and a renewed focus on heritage in the county came following the demolition of a historic church on Picton's Main Street in 2010. The plan was developed by ERA Architects in consultation with staff, council, the Picton BIA and the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC).

Mayor Robert Quaiff said the plan indicates the municipality's focus on the culture and quality of place of Prince Edward County.

“It'll promote the economic value of our heritage buildings that are already here, our streetscapes, and our landscapes,” he said.

He said the plan would contribute positively to the County's downtown revitalization efforts and would allow the municipality to

promote Picton as a heritage economic driver.

“It's an opportunity for us now to move forward. It shouldn't affect anything (or be) too onerous,” Quaiff said. “It'll mostly be facade issues.”

He said the decision of the OMB was very specific and indicated there was very limited opportunity for it to be appealed.

“I believe if it ever was appealed, it wouldn't go too far,” said Quaiff. “That's just my personal opinion, it's no reflection on what the appel-

lants would view it as.”

While the heritage district depended the final word from Sills, it appeared appellants — Paul Adamthwaite of The Naval Marine Archive: The Canadian Collection and Betty Ann Anderson of The Canadian Society of the Marine Archives in Picton — were in tough from the beginning.

Adamthwaite asked for an adjournment of the hearing until his legal counsel could attend, but counsel for the County Wayne Fairbrother said the municipali-

ty wasn't prepared to consent to an adjournment.

Adamthwaite then called for Sills to recuse herself from the hearing, saying he believed she had prejudged the appellants' position. He pointed to a recorded preliminary telephone conference call.

Sills said her comments were intended to be regarded as instructive or to give direction and Adamthwaite's decision to “surreptitiously” record the call demonstrated disregard for she and Fairbrother.

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OPP to host prescription drug disposal Saturday

While prescription medicine is prescribed to help people overcome ailments, it can be dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands.

In Ontario alone, deaths from prescription opiod use doubled between 1991 and 2004 with 27.2 deaths per million people, according to the Canadian Centre on Sus-

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bstance Abuse.

Knowing the OPP detachments across Ontario are working to ensure narcotics are disposed of properly so they don’t sit in medicine cabinets or fall into the hands of individuals who may misuse them or attempt to sell them illegally.

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Police to crack down on ATV abuse Mayor says complaints about excessive speed on rise in Picton CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

ATV riders can expect increased police presence around the county's parks and urban areas.

Mayor Robert Quaiff said the county's police services board has seen a significant uptake in the number of complaints about ATVs and, in particular, excessive speed around local parks and back roads. Quaiff said in Picton the speeding ATVs have seemed to be localized near Cumberland Street which is adjacent to the wooded areas of Delhi Park and Glenwood Cemetery.

“They fly up that hill,” said Quaiff. “We're trying to revitalize that and the fourwheelers are tearing around and making a mess down there and are very disrespectful in their use of the vehicles.”

Prince Edward County doesn't currently have a bylaw regulating the use of ATVs in the parks. Quaiff said a few disrespectful individuals may ruin it for all ATV riders.

“We've even had the OPP down looking at Glenwood Cemetery,” he said. “We've got two or three individuals racing around at random

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Quaiff said the police have been notified and intend to keep an eye on the situation.

“There will be a definite increase in police activity geared toward that before someone gets hurt,” he said.

and causing all kinds of havoc and concern.”

The situation presents a safety concern with ATVs speeding around while children, seniors and others playing with their dogs are close by, Quaiff said.

“In a park — especially when children and young families are down there

OPP issues reminder about safe boating practices

With warmer weather recently, the OPP is reminding boaters to be safe as they head onto local waterways.

The force’s Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle, and Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Team encourages boaters to wear their life jackets or personal

floatation devices at all times.

Police are also reminding boaters that if they are to operate after sunset or before sunrise, fully functional navigation lights are required. Lists of all required equipment are available on the Internet at www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marine-

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A mix of upcoming events of which seniors should be aware come to the Thrift Shop.

These jewelry items will be displayed at the Thrift Shop, 153 Main St., Picton.

Bidding starts Monday, May

This column is a compilation of things coming up and things that have come to my attention lately that seniors should be aware of. Some web site addresses are included below and remember you have free access to a computer with Internet at any Library in Prince Edward County.

11, 1 p.m. and closes at 3 p.m sharp on Friday, May 22.

All of the funds raised support programs for seniors in Prince Edward County.

SE LHIN OPEN HOUSE

The South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) wants to engage the community. For that reason they are holding several open house events that will offer a chance for the public to gather information about health care in the region and provide input to the South East LHIN. There will be an Open House in Picton on Tuesday, May 19 at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 D Main Street, Picton from 3- 7 p.m. All are welcome.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The 20th annual Emergency Preparedness Week in Ontario takes place from May 3-9. This year's theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know the Risks, Reduce Them Together.â&#x20AC;? This theme promotes emergency preparedness for those living in multiple unit apartment buildings, condominiums, and seniors residences.

Emergency preparedness is especially important for seniors or people with disabilities who might have difficulty coping with power outages, severe weather and other emergencies.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management has made emergency preparedness materials available at this web site: www.emergencymanagementontario.ca to encourage all people in Ontario to make an emergency plan, prepare a survival kit, and reach out to family, friends and neighbours who may need help during an emergency.

FOOD ACCESS GUIDE

The Food Access Guide for Hastings and Prince Edward Counties was developed to enhance public access to information about free or low cost food and meal programs and services in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. The information contained in the document is for general information purposes only. For the most up-to-date version of the guide, visit www.yourhealthunit.ca and click on Community/Food Security/Food Security Network. All of Community Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food programs are listed in this guide. You can also find information on our meal programs at www.communitycareforseniors.org

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to do some spring cleaning, add mulch and compost, and start fertilizing

After a long and snowy and cold winter and a very cool spring it is finally time to get out in the garden! While it is not a good idea to dig in the garden when the ground is cold and wet, there is still work to be done at this time of year.

Cleaning up around the garden, including removing last fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaves and plant materials that partly decom-

posed over the winter is a good chore to be done right now. Tuning up your tools, cleaning and sharpening them are all timely pursuits as well.

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There are some spring fertilizers on the market that contain corn gluten or you can apply it separately. The best way to have a weed free lawn, however, is to grow healthy grass.

Fertilize it properly in the spring and in the fall and keep it cut with a sharp mowing blade regularly making sure not to cut it too short, especially in hot and dry weather.

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While the perennials are just peeking up through the ground right now, you should be transplanting those that are in the wrong place for whatever reason. Plants that get powdery mildew should be moved away from fences, porches, or any structure that precludes air movement.

I have a host of tall phlox that will get moved from along my porch to further toward the front of the border as they are mildew prone and get very unsightly. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the time to move peonies now (another mildew prone plant).

That is best done in the fall.

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She prefers to use annuals as â&#x20AC;&#x153;mulchâ&#x20AC;? rather than putting down bark and so she seeds many of the gardens that she cares for (all 16 of them!) with colorful annuals in the blank spaces between the perennials. Remember that the function of mulch is to shade the ground in order to prevent weeds from germinating and to keep the moisture in. I love her idea of using annuals as a type of live mulch. Live and learn!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to wait until late May to direct seed outdoors once all danger of frost is past.

The frost date for our area is May 18 but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only based on historic data. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been pretty cool this spring so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safer to wait until at least the long weekend in May to put seeds in the ground. Certain plants prefer warmer soil, such as basil. Early June is safer for those plants and seeds.

I prune my mid-summer blooming hydrangeas when the weather is consistently warm and the leaf buds become prominent so I can see if there is winter damage that needs to be pruned away. I do the same with my roses.

Always use sharp, clean pruners and cut at a slight slant just above a leaf node that is on the outside of the stem. The reason for cutting on a slant is to prevent rain water from collecting on the cut and creating disease.

If you have hydrangeas that bloom in the spring donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prune them now as you will lose the blooms. It is safer to prune after they bloom, if at all.

Tiny weeds come up this time of year and are difficult to remove because they are so small. I prefer to wait until they get a bit bigger so the chore is easier but not until they go to seed.

Have a great time in the garden this week and mark your calendar for Saturday, May 23 to attend the Master Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Plant Sale in the Metro parking lot in Picton.

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in rows set at a right angle to the first series of rows for the best chances of seed coverage.

The seeds then can be raked into the soil, covered with a little more soil and patted down.

• Water to keep the seeds damp.

This may require watering twice or more per day until the seeds begin to germinate. Covering the seeds with about 1⁄4 inch of straw also can help keep the seeds moist, deter seed scavengers and prevent soil erosion. Remove the straw once the grass begins to grow.

• Roughly four weeks after the seeds have started to grow, apply another round of fertilizer to replenish the top layer of soil with nutrients that may have washed away from the constant watering.

Homeowners can employ a similar process to overseed a lawn in the hopes of producing a thicker, more attractive landscape. Any thatch and contain extra phosphorous to debris should be raked away, stimulate root growth in the and the top layer of the lawn surface can be gently aerated. lawn.

• Moisten the prepared area and Top dress the lawn with a very let the soil settle. You want the thin layer of new soil and soil damp but not so wet that it compost. causes the newly applied Broadcast the seed over the Seed and fertilize when temperatures are moderate and soil is warm. prepared lawn and lightly rake Remember to keep new grass seed moist with frequent watering. fertilizer to run off.

• Begin to sow the grass seed the new seeds to help them according to the rate indicated settle into the soil. Apply on the seed bag for the type of fertilizer and water the lawn grass you will be growing. frequently to keep the new Choose a grass seed that will seeds moist. thrive in your climate. Certain Once the seed has established seeds are more tolerant of itself, you can water the lawn drought and sunlight, while for longer periods and less other species are better for frequently to help develop shady areas or damper climates. strong roots. Wait for the lawn Again, if you have any questions, to reach a height of three to consult with a lawn and garden four inches before the first cut of the season.

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Seeding and fertilizing schedule Restoring lawns and gardens back to their pre-winter glory is high on many a homeowner’s landscaping to-do list. In much of the country, the best times to tackle lawn projects are when temperatures are moderate, like in spring and fall. These seasons also mark the best time to seed and fertilize.

Planting and fertilizing new grass seed should be done when frost is no longer a concern and before frost arrives if you are planting in autumn. According to Roger Cook, a landscape contractor and contributor to This Old House magazine, sowing lawn seed should be done when the soil is warm, the daytime temperatures are moderate and you can keep the new seeds quite moist at all times.

While grass seed can be applied in the summer, it is more

challenging to get the seeds to take root and thrive at this time, as water is more likely to evaporate under the hot sun.

Also, many weeds germinate in the heat of summer. As a result, the weeds can infiltrate areas of the lawn where you planted, compromising the look of your lawn.

The process of reseeding and fertilizing your lawn is relatively similar if you decide to do so in late spring or early fall.

• Rake the parts of the lawn you plan to seed and remove any debris or rocks.

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Captain McKeown captures top honours at Dukes’ banquet Freshman Sokay also well decorated with pair of awards JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The offseason in hockey is no longer a concept for junior hockey teams and players these days.

Sure the players might take a small break once their current season winds up but ice time eventually leads to gym time in preparation of another long hard slog come September.

The same is true for team officials.

While the on ice wars are completed and the last two points or playoff series have been battled for, the recruiting wars get under way as teams try to restock the hockey talent cupboards.

The Wellington Dukes celebrated this past season and looked ahead to the next one all in the same weekend as they hosted their annual awards night Friday and then hit the ice for their mini-camp on Saturday and Sunday.

While the team had another disappointing first round playoff exit, the club's record of posting 27 or more wins in a season and making the playoffs remained intact.

With fans, friends and family looking on Friday at the Highline Hall, it was naturally Joe McKeown's night to shine.

The graduating captain of Wellington is on his way to

TOP DUKE Wellington Duke Captain Joe McKeown was recognized as the clubs most valuable player at their annual awards banquet Friday night. Presenting McKeown with the Garry Lavender Trophy is club president Mike Mulvihill. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

play for Bowling Green of the NCAA next season but not before adding his name to some coveted Dukes hardware Friday night including the Garry Lavender Memorial Trophy for season most valuable player the annual award for top scorer and the Rick Meagher Trophy for being the

player who best exemplifies what it means to be a Duke.

“He's very deserving,” Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said of the Campbellford native.

“He came into the program a few years ago and he's developed so much as a player. To see him wind up with

the Rick Meagher Trophy which is voted on by his teammates said everything you need to know about Joe McKeown.”

McKeown racked up 120 points in 164 games in his Wellington career including 29 goals and 37 points for 66 points this past season.

Another Duke that was celebrated more than once was freshman forward Ben Sokay.

The Port Hope native had 19 points in 53 games this season and for his efforts was awarded the Matt Cooke rookie of the year trophy and the OJHL fan favourite award.

Abrams said the importance of the annual spring camps are underscored when speaking about the 16-yearold player.

“We identified Ben Sokay at our spring camp last year.

We brought him in and he got better and really improved over the course of the regular season to the point where near the end of the year, he was a very big piece of the team,” Abrams explained.

Another freshman that made big strides over the course of the 2014-15 season was rearguard Jake Falcao.

The Napanee native picked up a handful of assists after finally cracking into the lineup regularly in MidNovember.

“Jake's a testament to perseverance,” Abrams said of Falcao who played his second season of junior hockey after suiting up with the Napanee Raiders as a 16 year old in 2013-2014.

“He stuck with it, worked hard in practice and from mid-November he was playing valuable minutes. When I look at him, I think there's a guy who didn't give up and stuck with it and it's paying off.”

Among the other award winners, Abbott Girduckis was selected for the Sportsmanship award as he picked up just a handful of minor penalties this past season and he also shared the playoff scoring award with graduating centreman Will Cook.

See DUKES, page 22

Panthers capitalize on early mistakes in 11-0 romp over Chargers in season opener Aggressive offensive effort sets table while pitchers and defenders allow Centennial just two hits ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

HOME SAFE Panthers base runner Kyle Gould slides into the

plate successfully underneath the tag of Chargers pitcher Ben Popovich during the first inning.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The PECI Panthers had a pretty good idea of how to beat a relatively inexperienced Centennial Chargers squad Thursday. They executed their plan well for an 11-0 win.

After seeing the Chargers in the preseason, the Panthers set out to take advantage of their inexperience early and hoped to limit star pitcher Ben Popovich’s impact.

“Our goal was to run early get runners in scoring position

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In the bottom of the first, the Panthers manufactured three runs through their opportunistic efforts on the base paths. Batting in the second hole, centrefielder Gavin Ronan reached base on an error and was quickly cashed in on a Kyle Gould RBI. Gould would advance on a hard-hit Bob Wilson double to centre and score on a passed ball.

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Then, Wilson would also find his way home on what seemed like a harmless play the Chargers couldn’t convert to get Ryan Rosborough out at first base.

That three-run effort was all the team needed offensively, though the Panthers kept producing with a fourrun third inning and a threerun sixth inning. Wilson hit his third home-run in as many games.

Defensively, the defending Bay of Quinte Conference champions were very

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Gavin Ronan and Bob Wilson each led the hit parade with a pair of hits i the game. Ronan stole three times on the base paths.

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IN ALONE Defenceman Etienne Pelletier, who played for the Junior C Campbellford Rebels last year, tries to tuck the puck past goaltender Matthew Villalta, who played for the Greater Kingston AAA Minor Midget Frontenacs. Four teams skated at the Essroc Arena. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Cook was also playoff MVP for his five points in four games against Trenton.

Other award winners included Jeff Christensen who took home the Helen Baitley Memorial award for top scholastic player and Andrew Coupland how was the Bryan Helmer defenceman of the year.

On the ice this weekend, it was the blueliners and netminder who shone for Dukes brass.

“The goaltending was strong and we identified some good prospects on defence” Abrams said of the annual spring showdown. “We are still a long ways from OJHL league play but our intention is to bring back between 15-20 players from this camp to our main camp in August and we've identified some players we have a definite interest in.”

Among the locals that drawing attention were Campbellford Rebels product Colin Doyle, Picton Pirates standout Austin Labelle and Shaw Boomhower, a forward that had a great season with the Quinte Red Devils and also had 13 points in 10 call up games for the Pirates in the Empire Junior C loop.

“They all had pretty solid

BEST FRESHMAN Wellington rookie Ben Sokay was the club’s top rookie as well as the Foster Bailey fan favourite award winner in 2014-2015. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

camps and they are going to factor into our team next season. They are local type players and they had outstanding camps,” Abrams said.

In terms of the team's netminding picture, Abrams wasn't revealing too much other than he liked the compliment of goalies stopping pucks this weekend.

It's expected Oliver Lefreniere will graduate to the Ontario Hockey League and the Ottawa 67's next season so there's at least one opening should the team decide to

keep Daniel Potter, a late season acquisition that was hot and cold during the stretch drive and playoffs.

“We are going on the idea Ollie is going to be in Ottawa next season and Potter wants to come back and I think he had times where he was spectacular last season,” Abrams said. “We will wait and see what shakes out of the Ontario Hockey League but we continue to keep our ears open if something good becomes available.”

It’s a good bet Jenn Canizaro will remember her first OFSAA meet with the PECI Gymnastics Panthers.

The Level 1 gymnast captured a gold medal on the floor with a score of 9.575, beating the next competitor on the apparatus by .075.

Canizaro just narrowly missed another medal on bars as she came in just 0.1 back of the third-place finisher with a score of 9.1, good for a fifth-place finish.

Level 6 competitor Lindsay Stakes also had a strong meet in Sudbury two topfive finishes — fourth on floor with a 9.175 and fifth on beam with a 9.45. Stakes also placed 10th in bars during the competition.

Rounding out the Panthers’ competitors, Level 1 gymnast Megan Foster placed eighth on beam with a 9.175, just 0.3 off a medal finish, and Summer Townsend finished 20th in Level 1 floor with an 8.475.

Coach Dusty Tibbs said she and fellow coaches Lisa Fraser and Riley Moss ( a student assistant coach who proved invaluable at the competition) were pleased with the results.

“The coaches couldn’t be more proud of how these girls represented their school at the provincial level,” Tibbs said.

For more on the meet and some feedback from the athletes themselves on the entire season, please see next week’s Gazette.

-Adam Bramburger, Staff

PEFAC hosts Squash Ontario event

Some 42 squash players were at the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatics Centre April 2426 for a Squash Ontario sanctioned tournament,.

The weekend’s field included Professional Squash Association ranked players David Clegg, of Australia, and Francisco Mendez of Mexico, who competed in the open division with Ottawa’s David Morrish and Vinay Lodha.

Clegg beat Mendez in a gruelling five-gamer to win the open. A couple of local players fared well on the home court as Glen Crowley too the ‘B’ championship and

Neil Puffer captured the ‘D’ contest before providing the post-tournament musical entertainment.

Mark Weatherall of London won the ‘A’ division, Mike Chartrand of Kingston won the ‘C’ division.

Morrish, Clegg, and Mendez spent more than two hours giving clinics to local juniors Sunday.

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Food Not Bombs to host Bafolk dance, Mother’s Day brunch

Picton Town Hall will be a lively spot to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Families can go out to eat together at a free brunch served from 11 a.m. until noon, which will be followed by an afternoon of free art activities, games, and a clothing swap.

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WOODEN WONDERS Picton resident Rodger Holden has been decorated for his woodcarving

skills nationally and internationally. Last week, he returned from a world championship in Maryland, where his “Ruffled Grouse” won first in its class. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Picton carver wins world title Rodger Holden’s ‘Ruffled Grouse’ tops category at show in Ocean City, Maryland ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Rodger Holden sees his woodcarving as a hobby and possibly as a source of retirement income down the road.

Taking reviews of his work into consideration, however, the Goodyear shift worker may be able to rethink his day job and join the county’s studio set.

Last week, Holden came back from the Ward Museum World Wildfowl Woodcarving Championship in Ocean City, Maryland with a first-place ribbon he won for the intermediate upland game birds category for his carving “Ruffled Grouse.”

“I often have people tell me they think it’s a stuffed bird,” he said. “The first comment the judge made was how impressed he was with the painting on the tail.”

The carving, which was done with power grinders, has been a labour of love for Holden, who first started carving about 20 years ago when a friend gave him a carving from K-Mart and he said “I could do that.” His friend doubted him, so he set up his bench and got working.

Back then, his carvings were primitive, but one could tell what he was making. He took some courses and eventually improved.

“You get better the more you work at anything,” Holden explained.

He found he really enjoyed the possibilities when he had his tools at the ready.

“It’s an artistic outlet for me. It makes me think and create,” he said. “It’s so much fun to take a block of wood, start working, and turn it into something that looks real.”

Always being fond of grouse, he said back then he wanted to carve one of his own. He scrapped more than a few attempts over the years, but recently his craft started to take hold on an eight-foot work bench in his Barker Avenue basement.

Holden says he lost count of the work he spent detailing the grouse, which is made entirely of tupelo wood at about 300 hours. If he had to guess, he’s put about 375 in.

He gives some credit to local painter Mia Lane who leant him an actual stuffed grouse and also shared some helpful painting techniques.

In March, Holden travelled to Waterloo with two pieces.

He’d enter the grouse in the Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championships, and a Gryphon he carved for his son’s Christmas present in the Owl’s Nest Carving Competition for anything that wasn’t wildfowl. The results were quite encouraging.

The Gryphon won its class and division and best in show.

The grouse also won first place in its category that weekend.

The competitive journey t his year also included the Quinte Wood Carvers’ Show in early April, with the grouse and a Gryphon he carved as a Christmas present for his son as his entries. Both pieces won their classes at the intermedi-

ate division and the grouse also won a people’s choice award at that event.

The Gryphon was modelled after a statue at the University of Guelph, Holden’s son’s school, which depicts the school mascot guarding a book and watching for the mythological “knowledge thief” hidden in the book.

That creation was carved out of bass wood and it took about 170 hours to compete by hand with chisels, knives, and hand gouges.

Holden has also carved from Mammoth ivory — a rarity given is scarcity and ostrich eggs. He said he’d like to try some champagne glass carvings, which are very detailed two-inch depictions or birds or other subjects.

For now, however, Holden is occupied with a growing stream of commission work.

He has one order for a snowy owl and he’s also been contacted about possibly carving a distinctive penguin.

“I’m really starting to get commission calls and I get more and more as people start to know my work,” he said.

Holden said he had a goal of competing at the open level with the world’s top carvers within four years, but he realizes there is pressure for him to step up early after his impressive showings this year.

That is a somewhat scary world, but it’s something Holden says he strives for.

“It scares the daylight out of me because there’s some very good artists there,” he said. “But I want to work to get better and the only way to do that is to push the limits of my comfort zone.”

the day will begin at 6 p.m. however with musician Emilyn Stam of Toronto’s Lemon Bucket Orchestra and other musicians leading a Bafolk dance. Bafolk features music that originated in Europe, around the area of France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Stam, who was in the county for last year’s Fire-

light Lantern Festival, will also be leading a workshop from 3-5 p.m. to teach people dance moves prior to the dancing event itself.

The dance will be a paywhat-you-can event and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Free food will also be available.

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Rotarians expect more cyclists for Lilac Ride May 24 circuits will help worldwide eradication of polio ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The Rotary Club of Picton has picked up the pace this year for its annual Lilac Ride.

OrganIzer James Barkman said registrations are rolling at a three-to-one level for the May 24 ride, compared to the same time before the cycling tour in 2014.

“Last year, we had 74 registrations, this year we believe we could be as high as 200,” he said.

Part of the upswing can be attributed to a change in the beneficiaries of the event as well as a change in marketing.

While last year’s Lilac Ride helped local initiatives the club supported, this year the proceeds will be split between those community endeavours

GEARING UP Picton Rotarians and friends are hoping for a great turnout for the annual Lilac Ride May 24. The cycling circuits will raise money for Rotary’s PolioPlus initiative and local projects supported by the club. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

and Rotary International’s PolioPlus initiative, which helps eradicate the disease on a global scale. Recently, that fund has helped eliminate polio in India, which is cause for celebration.

Barkman said the Lilac Ride will benefit from that cel-

ebration as a special Rotary torch will be on parade for both start times May 24.

To tie in with that theme, the club has aggressively marketed the ride to other Rotary chapters in the area in addition to notices it has sent a number of cycling clubs

between Toronto and Ottawa.

Barkman said the club is also encouraging local riders to sign up for the event.

Cyclists can choose whether they want to ride 100 kilometres, starting at 9 a.m. or 50 or 25 kilometres, which will start at 10 a.m. The routes are all circuits from the Prince Edward Curling Club. Barkman said most use County Rd. 4 and the longest route loops around Green Point.

There will be refreshment stations on the course, followed by a post-ride barbecue and entertainment.

The cost to participate in the Lilac Ride this year is $50.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued for 50 per cent of the registration fee.

To register online, please visit www.pictonrotary,ca.

There will be a waiver to sign and a Paypal secure payment portal. Cash registrations will also be taken the day of the ride, starting at 7:30 a.m.

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CORN $176.00/t NEW CROP CORN $166.00/t WHEAT $197.00/t 2016 WHEAT $210.00/t SOYBEANS $414.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS $393.00/t

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May 14 - The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture monthly board of directors meeting will be held at the Bloomfield United Church in the Sunday school room beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Contact Pat Stacey at 476-3842 or princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com for further information.

June 11 - The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture monthly board of directors meeting will be held at the Bloomfield United Church in the Sunday school room beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Contact Pat Stacey at 476-3842 or princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com for further information.

Farmers Deal with Climate Change Issues, Discussion

by Owen Roberts

Ontario farmers say they have a head start implementing the kind of climate change measures suggested in a new provincial discussion paper.

The document, Ontario's Climate Change Discussion Paper 2015 , is expected to generate discussion that will shape environmental policy in Ontario. It pays significant attention to agriculture – how it can be affected by weather, and how farming itself may cause change.

"Food security and costs will be an early problem as climate change impacts where our food is grown and affects our water supply," says the province's environment and climate change minister Glen Murray.

The paper specifically notes that as stewards of many of the province's natural resources, rural communities are vulnerable to a wide range of climate impacts.

It says the province can become a leader in low-carbon technologies based primarily in rural Ontario, such as developing solar and wind power, and in alternative fuels, such as biofuels with feedstocks produced by farming and forestry.

The report also notes how Ontario should improve efficiency in agriculture and cut down greenhouse gas emissions through practices already common to many farmers, like crop rotation, cover crops, alternative crops, residue and manure management. The report states agriculture, which accounts for about six per cent of the province's greenhouse gas emissions, has reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the last 20 years, but only marginally.

Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Don McCabe says farmers take climate change seriously, as climate impacts agriculture more than any other industry.

"Farmers are adopting recommendations or looking at changing their farming practices to reduce greenhouse gasses or to adapt to extreme weather conditions," McCabe says.

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Hospital foundation launches $350,000 campaign

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation has set a $350,000 goal for this year’s fundraising initiative, the Life Savers campaign.

On Thursday, the organization announced it would attempt to raise funds in 2015 to provide for priority equipment such as a chemical analyzer, blood analyzer, defibrillators, an electrocardiogram

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Prince Edward OPP community services officer Const. Anthony Mann gets a helping hand at the ice cream eating contest during the Pedal for Hope fundraising stop at St. Gregory Catholic School Friday morning. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Schools continually reach new goals RIDE, from page 1

The students are then treated to a high energy assembly where leading fundraisers are recognized, heads are shaved, students and staff participate in ice cream eating contests and students are provided educational message about fighting cancer and living healthy lifestyles.

Det.-Const. Jeremy Ashley of the Belleville Police Service has been involved with Pedal for Hope both as a team member and organizer and said the thrill the group of officers gets pedalling their way to a school as the student body cheers them on is exhilarating.

“Nothing compares to rolling up to a school — especially the county schools — and first hear, then see the students out on the street excited for you to arrive. It never gets old, and in fact, is one of the most exhilarating parts of our tour... we know the road is behind us, and a high-energy

assembly is ahead,” Ashely explained.

A quick look at the run down of schools Pedal for Hope attends during the tour shows that only one secondary school is visited and that is PECI. The county's high school has always supported the annual fundraiser and Ashely said it will remain that way.

“PECI was there in the beginning, and with Queen Elizabeth school we held a joint assembly in support of Sarah Reddick and her family.

It's continued that way since it's kind of like coming home to your family. And that can really be said about all our County schools - many of these students have seen four years of our assemblies, so our team and volunteers have literally watched many of these children grow up right before our eyes. That's something really special for us,” Ashely added.

While final tabulations in

terms of dollars raised won't be known until the end of the tour this weekend, organizers continue to be impressed with the level of empathy and commitment shown by students as they find new ways to raise record amounts for the CCS .

This is our fourth year and it's always mind blowing to see our county schools — who have been with us since the beginning — continually reach new goals in raising money for children with cancer and their families. Their efforts, I believe, are a direct narrative on how cancer impacts everyone in all walks of life,” Ashley said, adding the efforts of staff do no not go unnoticed either.

“It has to be said that the efforts of the teachers and principals in each school should also be commended they have truly bought into the message of Pedal for Hope and the cause we ride for, which is inspiring.”

Mann believes presentation will open eyes EDUCATION, from page 9

"It's equally important the victims know they're not alone and know where they can turn for help."

Mann said the collaboration started with a conversation PECI counsellor Rob Furmidge had with Const. Sean Guscott as they tried to troubleshoot ways to steer young people clear of problems. Further brainstorming led to the addition of drama and the partnership with other agencies.

Particularly in this age with communications technology that can send information so quickly — and inventions like Snap Chat that don't keep transcripts of messages — things can happen in a hurry.

"Things have changed.

Years ago, if something happened on a Friday night and a picture was taken, it wasn't instantly sent around the world in 30 seconds," Our youth really need to be mindful of what they put out about themselves, not only for their reputations

but for their safety."

Furmidge said it's an important information piece.

Dealing with students who have dealt with tough times, he said many don't understand the consequences of their actions.

"They may have committed a very serious act, but they're still our kids," he said.

"We want to put this in a framework where they can understand it."

Following the student presentations at noon and 1:15 p.m. there will be a questionand-answer session with police, support agencies, and school administrators and counsellors. There will be a chance for students to submit anonymous questions. McFarlane said he hopes students will learn they have a support network that extends within the school and into the surrounding community.

"We'll say we're here to share some information to make good decisions going forward, but if you find yourself in a situation, don't be

afraid to reach out to a teacher, counsellor, administrator, community partner, police offer, or caring adult," he said.

Parents will also have a chance to ask questions after their 7 p.m. session and there will be displays for the many agencies available to provide assistance to youth.

Mann said he'd like to see an overflow crowd at the school for the presentation, which PECI has advertised to all of its parents and plans to open up to parents of future students as well. He indicated sometimes parents find it awkward to talk about some issues with their teenagers, but keeping open communication can make a big difference. Tuesday's meeting will help equip parents.

"I really encourage them to come out, I think they're going to have their eyes opened," he said. "We're dealing with several very sensitive topics. I hope parents leave with more insight, information, and support moving forward to support their children."

machine, scopes, and monitors.

The purchase of gastroscopes and colonoscopes would be vital to the hospital’s thriving day surgery program as endoscopy department chair Dr. Doug Cleminson said the hospital’s current equipment is out-of-date and at the end of its life. Upgrades will be needed to sustain the day-to-day operations of that

department in detecting colorectal cancer.

To support the purchase of this much-needed equipment, which the government doesn’t provide, donors are asked to drop in at the foundation office, visit www.pecmhf.ca, or call 613476-1008 ext. 4425.

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Dry firEWooD, cut/split and delivered or picked up in Prince Edward County 613-332-1199.

GOIN COASTAL Chip Truck #114 Lake St. Now Open Seafood Menu and More!

Spring Hours Open Monday-Thursday 11am-2pm Fri. Sat. Sun 11am-6pm 613-476-1046

groW your own nut trees this spring! Potted Hazel nut and Korean pine nut seedlings for sale. 613 393-2419 HorsE mANurE mixed with black loam, excellent for gardening, $95/load delivered or $55/load picked up. 613-476-6474.

PET sAfE Invisible Fencing 95x95, new, $300. 613-476-2725.

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LookiNg for pasture this season? Quinte Community Pasture (Amherst Island) has space for stockers. Email quintecp@gmail.com or call 613-449-4585 for more info and an application mixED HorsE hay for sale. Large round bales. Stored inside. 613476-5917 Northport area. rEgisTErED buckskiN quarter horse Stallion. Call 613-354-2488 or 613-243-3527.

PETs

gENTLE ToucH GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services. Contact Richelle 613-9202326. quiNTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home.

Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265

WANTED To rENT

WANTED summEr rENTAL. Starting June 1. 1 or 2 bedroom in The County, call Darryl 647-5291301 or 416-425-1439.

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cAsH PAiD for. Old milk bottles.Signs, advertising items, oil & gas related items, watches, clocks, toys, old banks, marbles, MahJong games, shaving items, fountain pens, lighters, Moorcroft pottery, glass, kitchenwares 20’s-50’s, and much,much more; also buying gold and silver. 613-393-5886

commErciAL sPAcE in Picton.

Downtown gallery/studio or office space for rent. Approx 625sqft. $850.00 monthly, plus utilities. 613476-1099 Picton Main St frontage, 420sq ft plus storage room and shared washroom, $875/m incl. all utilities with A/C and parking space. Available June 1st. bwybenga@rogers.com or 613 476 4085

NEW and USED

1991 gmc pickup, 283k, $2,000 Phone 613-403-3948 Picton

APPLiANcEs for sALE

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

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Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

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For good used appliances in working order or not but no junk please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also.

Shop at our competitors & then come see for yourself quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. We Deliver.

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LAND/AcrEAgE to rent or lease for archery hunting in Prince Edward County. A group of three paramedics are looking for acreage to rent or lease for the purpose of archery hunting for whitetail deer and/or wild turkeys. We are respectful professionals, and are also very dedicated and experienced archery hunters, who would care for anyone’s property like our own. We are all members of the OFAH and have public liability insurance. Our preference would be towards properties with forest cover to enable portable treestand use. Please call or text Greg at 905-751-7943 or email gblaamanen@gmail.com

cArs AND Trucks

2000 JEEP Cherokee Ltd., excellent condition, new Micheline tires, new battery, selling as is. Asking $2,800. Call 613-920-2266 or 613242-6688

2007 mazda 5, 116k, $6,000; 2006 Ford Escape, 200k, $4,500; 2005 Chev Malibu, 264k, $2,200; 2005 KIA Sedona, 184k, $3,500; 2004 Subaru Outback, 286k, $4,000; 2004 Dodge Caravan, 297k, $2,655; All vehicles come saftied, etested and 6 month/6000km limited power train warranty. Call Joe at Lightfoot Motors, 314 Lake Street, Picton, 613-813-5401. cArs AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, auto parts also sold.

Call Dan, 613-929-7572.

TirEs, gooD selection of used car and truck tires. Call Dan 613-9297572.

for rENT

1 bEDroom apartment overlooking Picton harbour, spacious, suitable for senior, upscale neighbourhood, includes heat, hydro, water, cable TV and internet.

Parking. 613-476-7980 2 bEDroom 2 bath, newer modular home, adult setting, safe & secure,walking distance to Main Street,private deck, grass cutting, snowplowing and water included. $1175 plus. Utilities average $130/mo 613-885-1307.

2 bEDroom, bright side by side duplex, 1 km from down town Picton, just renovated, includes parking, fridge and stove, no smoking; $ 740.00 plus utilities. Available May 1st. Call Helen at 613-922-4861.

2 bEDroom, bright side by side duplex, 1 km from down town Picton, just renovated, includes parking, fridge and stove, no smoking; $ 740.00 plus utilities. Available May 1st. Call Helen at 613-922-4861.

3 bEDroom delightful, freshly painted bright house; living room, separate dining room, 1 1/2 bathrooms, “Ikea” kitchen, new roof, new windows, large yard, quiet street. Close to downtown Picton.

First/last and references required.

Please call 613.503.2265 3 bEDroom house for rent in the country located 10min North of Wellington. Large yard and detached 2 car garage. $1100 + utilities. Available June 1, 2015. Please call and leave message 613-3999052 or email rockbottomfarm04@hotmail.com bEAuTifuL 2 bedroom apartment in an Adult orientated building, unit is on the 2nd floor, over looking the harbour and located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and Parking for 1 car. This is a must see! Unit rents for $875.00 plus H&H, and available June 1st 2015, For more information 613771-3203

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT

Macaulay Village Houses: taking applications Main St. Apartment: Bachelor $500/month plus utilities.

Talbot Street: 2 bedroom house $1300/month plus utilities.

Elm Street: 3 bedroom house $1400/month plus utilities.

Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included.

Apply at our Office: 141 Main St, Picton Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

CARS AND TRUCKS WANTED New and Used Auto Parts Also Tires Please call Dan The Parts Man 613-929-7572

NAPANEE AUTO RECYCLING INC.

4941 County Road 8, R.R.2, Napanee. K7R 3K7 Just 10 minutes from Glenora Ferry

We Deliver “YOU AUTO TRY US”

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

Hicks FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

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

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

WANTED

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

WANTED To buy WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, garage & basement cleaning

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EmPLoymENT WANTED

A sPriNg DAy is the time clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, to get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 AbsoLuTE LAWN and Home Maintenance: weekly/seasonal lawn and home care. Free estimates.

Book spring clean ups. Call 613920-0681

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

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ExTErior/iNTErior painting, carpentry, decks, laminate flooring and odd jobs. Call 613-476-4789. grAss cuTTiNg Serving Prince Edward County, Quinte West, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate, 613-654-1401. Fully insured. We show up! grAss cuTTiNg, openings available for 3-4 lawns. No job too small.

For reasonable rates call Paul, 613393-5021 HousEkEEPiNg, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home.

Give me a call at 613-393-1357. iNDoor/ouTDoor mAsoNry. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work.

Small deck and small deck repairs.

Call George 613-393-2144 or 343263-0027.

EmPLoymENT WANTED

LAWN fErTiLiTy program. Aerifying, fertilizing, overseeding. Book your spring program today. Over a decade of golf course experience.

Free estimate. Call 613-438-2676 sHEiLA brusHEy Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.

Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021. vALLEy LAWNcArE openings available for all your lawncare needs. Reliable and courteous service. Free quotes. Reasonable rates.

Call 613-922-7138

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BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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HELP WANTED

DAiry bAr opening on Warings Corner’s in Picton. This is a seasonal opportunity and would be a good fit for students. Accepting resumes for counter help (ice cream service) and kitchen help. Email resumes to pictondairydip@gmail.com HousE cLEANiNg help wanted.

May to October. 4-5 hours at $20/hr, once per week. Sat 11am–4pm through July and August. Tues or Wed in June, Sept, and Oct. Nonsmokers only. Please call Barb at 613-476-7709 to arrange an on-site interview mArTiN’s rivEr Country RV Park required full/part time reliable mature persons for reservations, sales, grounds and maintenance positions. 613-847-6588.

HELP WANTED

Seasonal Housekeeper Wesley Acres is a Christian Retreat Centre & Campground.

We are looking for a seasonal housekeeper.

Shift work and some weekend work required.

Please send resume to: Wesley Acres Inc. – Attention: Jennifer Johnston PO BOX 330 Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0 EMAIL to info@wesleyacres.com FAX # 613-393-1720

isaiah tubbs resort is looking for reliable employees to fill the following positions: - Prep Cook - Line Cook - Dishwasher - Kitchen Porter/Cleaner - Housekeeping - Gardener

Please email your resumes to itr.keldridge@gmail.com Thank you to all who apply

LOST

LOST: BIKE tire pump on County Rd 8 Waupoos to Picton. Phone 613-476-3549

CARDS OF THANKS

I would like to thank family and friends for helping me celebrate my 85th Birthday. Thanks for the lovely gifts, cards, flowers, Laura, Bill, and staff of Emm’s Restaurant. Thank you, Marion Walt

We are looking for an energetic cook/counter person for our busy food trailer located at the Picton Canadian Tire Store. Please stop by with a resume or reply to marksfoodtruck@gmail.com Thank you!

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Get 5% interest on your investment.

Safe, secure local builder/developer seeking capital to construct new homes in Picton. Steven 613-855-1307.

COMING EVENT

Mad Dog Gallery presents

Open Celebrations Sat. May 9th, 7-9pm Sun. May 10th, 1-4pm Rosemary Brown

The family of Roger McCaw would like to thank the following: Whattam Funeral Home, EMS, the volunteer Fire Rescuers and everyone who sent flowers, cards, food and their condolences. We would also like to thank the Royal Purple ladies for serving such a wonderful lunch. A special thank you to Roger's pallbearers who were such good friends. Thank you to everyone involved in Rogers service that did such a wonderful job. Roger would have loved it.

Diane & family.

Show continues until May 31st info www.maddoggallery.ca 613-476-7744

COMING EVENT

P O d off the Eastern Star Picton Chapter #273 Order presents our 9th annual

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 PRINCE EDWARD MASONIC HALL 13251 LOYALIST PARKWAY PICTON

TWO SITTINGS

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY

4:30 & 6:45

FOR TICKETS CALL

PRICES

VAL MACDONALD (613)476-4667

STEAK LOBSTER STEAK & LOBSTER

$15 $25 $35

includes potatoes, salads, dessert and beverages

OR PAT NORTON (613)966-9499

Net proceeds from this event will be in support of HOSPICE, PRINCE EDWARD (in memory of our dear member, Ruth Fennell)

MEMORIAMS

A Tribute to Mothers Each time I see green grass, hear the cardinal, See new growth, I think of You – how you all loved Spring And how Spring loved You! In Memory of Three Amazing Mothers

Dorothy Mary Lockyer (Duetta) September 23, 1918 – November 19th, 2013 Linda Christine Billing (Lockyer) May 28th, 1945 to February 25th, 2015

Willa Jean Holmes (Matheson) September 24th, 1917 – March 3, 2015 Forever loved and remembered by Daughter, Sister and Daughter-in-law

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to give a special thank you to all our children: Kelly & Shawn, Krista & Todd, Konnie & Ben, Christopher & Kylee as well as Cody & Kailey + Taylor and all the other grandchildren, family, neighbours & church family. There was a lot of hard work, planning and organizing that went into making our 50th Anniversary celebration so special. We all enjoyed the delicious cake provided by George and Sharon Foster, thanks for all you did. We are so thankful for all the special phone calls, personal visits, the cards, flowers & gifts and for each one that attended our open house. May every blessing that was given to us be multiplied over and over by the Lord and returned to each one of you that helped make this time so special. We are overwelmed as we look back over the last 50 years and recall how special they have been and how truly blessed we are. We count it a privilege to know each of you and have you in our lives. Our hearts are so full of thanks. Lynn & Frances Taylor.

MEMORIAMS

CREIGHTON, Lily Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, and always near.

Loving son, Keith, and grandsons Chris and Curtis.

MITCHELL - In memory of Dad, David, February 27, 1975.

Mom, Florence, August 24, 1966.

Brother, Carl, February 14, 1989.

Sister, Gladys (Dafoe), December 26, 2012.

How such holy memories cluster, Like the stars when storms are past, Pointing up to that fair Heaven, Where we all shall meet at last.

“Forever in our thoughts”.

Always remembered, Jim, Bev and David MONROE- Tom. In loving memory of my husband who passed away May 7, 2013.

You were always there when I needed you No task to great or small With loving heart and willing hand For us you did them all.

A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Loved and missed by your wife.

MONROE- Tom. March 6, 1933May 7, 2013 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For those he loved the most His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few Most of the time his worries went unspoken too A sturdy hand to hold to In times of stress and strife A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings Was the man that we called Dad. Love and miss you everyday, Your kids and grandkids.

SLAVEN, Harry. 1965-May 5,1988.

In loving memory of a dear son and brother.

He left us quietly, His thoughts unknown, But left us a memory, We are proud to own; So treasure him Lord, In Your garden of rest, For when on earth, He was one of the best.

Always remembered, Mom and family

DEATH

PILUKE, Irene Elizabeth (nee Hobson)

Passed away in Toronto on April 17, 2015. Only daughter of the late Mary (nee Cole) Hobson and Bernard Hobson. Sister to the late Henry, and Lawrence, Keith and families, also Ross. Remembered forever by Ivo Ciolfi. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service is to follow. A celebration of Irene’s life is to be held at the home of Keith and Hazel in Milford on June 27th, 2015 at 2pm.

DEATHS

BAILEY, Ron

Passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, April 30th, 2015. Ron Bailey. In his 83rd year. Loving son of the late Ed and Mabel Bailey. Beloved father of Patti, Cathy (Phil Houle), John and Charles (Summer). Dear Papa to Iesha, Tayler, Micheal and Jonathan. Survived by his sisters Phyllis (Orval) Closson, Gena (Gordon) Nelson, Margaret Stoddard and Bev Thomas (Don Beaudry).

Predeceased by his sister Barbara Gibbons (Frank). Ron was a retired teacher who was actively involved in the community through his work with the Wellington Legion Br. #160 and his sharing of County history.

He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Wellington. Reverend Andrew Wilson officiating.

Interment Wellington Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the County of Prince Edward Libraries and Archives or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington.

Online condolences and donations at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

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DEATH

DEATH

Malcolm "Mac" MacDonald

October 11, 1931 - March 24, 2015 MACDONALD, Malcolm Gilbert Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 24th, 2015. Malcolm MacDonald, formerly of Talbot Street, Picton, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Norma. Dear father of Alan (Jenny-Anne) of Toronto and Anne Eadie of Picton. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Jennifer, Thomas and Raynor and great grandchildren James and Devon. A graveside service will be held Friday May 29th, 11am at Glenwood Cemetery Chapel.

Stephen Harry Rosborough

August 31, 1960 – April 29, 2015 Stephen Harry Rosborough passed away at his home in Toronto on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in his 55th year. Beloved son to Joan Charlton-Timmons and the late Floyd Rosborough.

Loving grandson to Anita Rosborough. Brother to Rod (Trina) Rosborough, Carol (Tom McCaw), Karen Rosborough (Shane Climenhaga). Visitation was held at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home, Toronton on Tuesday, May 5th from 3-7pm. As Stephen's wishes to be cremated and no funeral service to take place.

Lucille Aleitha Williams

June 16, 1926 - February 8, 2015 Surrounded by her family at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Sunday February 8th, 2015. Lucille Williams (nee Martin) of Demorestville, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Dear mother of Dale of Big Island, Wayne of Demorestville, Philip of Demorestville, Allan of Keswick, Rodney Clare (Sherrie) of Demorestville, Dawn Hicks (James) of Oshawa and the late Linda Wallace (Gary). Lucille will be sadly missed by her 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Internment will be held Friday May 15, 2015 at 9:30am, Glenwood Cemetery.

The Reverend Kirby Breithaupt to officiate.

"With her daddy at last."

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THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT & WORKS COMMISSION

The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage.

Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions in the Engineering, Development & Works Commission, temporarily reporting to the Director of Operations: • Part Time Custodian (2 vacancies) • Part Time Landfill Attendant (2 vacancies)

The Custodian will be responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of Town Halls and County offices. Job duties include the collection and removal of garbage and recycling, removal of snow and ice from hall entrances, the opening and closing of halls for functions, minor repairs and maintenance, and assisting other custodians with project work. Starting hourly rate of pay is $17.28 per hour.

The Landfill Attendant is responsible for the day-to day operations within any of The County’s landfill or transfer sites. The Landfill Attendant is expected to follow County procedures and guidelines related to the disposal of waste and recyclables and will be responsible for collecting and submitting all fees and charges as per County Policy. The regular hours for this position are primarily on Saturdays. Starting hourly rate of pay is $18.21 per hour.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team • Proven communication and customer service skills • Previous work related experience • Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health and Safety Act • Valid class “G” driver’s licence, “DZ” preferred for Landfill • Ability to complete tasks involving climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting on a regular basis • Proof of a satisfactory criminal background check

These positions are also eligible for 10% in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation as per C.U.P.E Local 2275’s collective agreement. Please direct your application, stating which position you are applying to, to careers@pecounty.on.ca prior to 4:00 pm on May 19, 2015.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 223.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

AUCTIONS

SATURDAY MAY 9TH AT 10:00 A.M.

2 in 1 Auction Sale Inventory Liquidation, Equipment & Storage Lockers As Seen on T.V. To be Held On Site at Civic #468 Bigford Rd., Quinte West From Hwy 401 take Exit #522, travel South on Wooler Rd. approx. 5.5 kms, turn right on English Settlement Rd., travel approx. 6 kms, turn right on Bigford Rd. Watch for Signs 2004 JCB 2145 4 WD extend-a-hoe approx. 6000 hrs (Backhoe sells with regular, trench and snow buckets), 2001 F-350 7.3 litre diesel Cube Van with 17ft fibreglass box (E-tested within the last month), L&B Tandem dump trailer, New Cub Cadet cast iron series shaft driven riding mover with 54” deck and front mount snow blower, large qty of new building supplies including: Large assortment of windows and doors, siding, aluminum flat stock, cases and cases of caulking, 2 pallet sized boxes of culture stone, and much more, air paint system, cement mixer, office furniture, 1965/66 regulation size (8ftx12ft) Brunswick snooker table, Antique barber chair, and many more items too numerous to mention.

Note: Auction Order: Auction starts at 10:00 A.M. with inventory liquidation, backhoe truck and trailer sell at 12:30 sharp, storage lockers will be auctioned at 1:00 P.M. sharp (Approx 15 units) Reason for Auction: Property Sold Terms: Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Interac (Sorry, no Cheques) Props: West Supply AUCTIONEERS & SALE MANAGERS Tom Harrison Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Erinsville, On Ingleside On 613-379-1006 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com Owner & Auctioneers Not Responsible for Loss or Accident

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

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FARM AUCTION SALE AT 10:00 AM ON SITE HOLSTEINS, MACHINERY & HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS FOR JOHN HOGAN, PERTH ROAD VILLAGE Directions: From the village of Sydenham take Rutledge Road east 4 kms. To Spafford Corners, Turn north onto Wilmer Road & follow to first farm on left or from Division St. take Rutledge Rd. west 3 kms. to Wilmer Road, go north to 4447 Wilmer Road (Watch for signs).

Case 1390 4wd tractor/ loader (very good rubber), Allis Chalmers 170 diesel 2wd tractor/ Ezee-On loader, Allis Chalmers D17 diesel 2wd tractor, Cockshutt 525 self propelled gas combine with 11 ft. head & scour clean, New Holland 489 haybine, New Holland #56 side delivery rake, New Holland 273 square baler with #54 thrower, 3 steel mesh floor 16 Ft. bale thrower wagons, NH 707 3PTH single row corn harvester, Grove-Jerdan forage wagon/ 2 beaters, Bush Hog discs 9'6” on rubber, Kverneland 3PTh 3 furrow trip beam plough,11 ft. trail type cultivator, Massey 13 run seed drill/ grain, grass & fertilizer boxes, Cockshutt 3PTH 11 run seed drill on steel, Massey Harris 3 PTH hoe drill on steel, 5 section set of harrows, 3 drum field roller, New Idea 3618 single axle manure spreader/ end gate & top beater, Walco 3 PTH 5' rotary mower, George White 3PTH single auger snow blower, Super Tilt hydraulic dump trailer, 3 PTH poly tank sprayer/ 30 ft.

Boom, Feteral portable grain cleaner, Farm Power 26 KW. PTO generator on trailer, 3 PTH PTO buzz saw, wood splitter on trailer, Bumper hitch 10 ft. stock trailer (sold as is), Rissler 540 gas powered feed cart/stainless auger & scales, Wic gas powered bedding chopper, water tank on trailer, cattle clippers, calf puller, Kant Kick, round bale feeder, set of old sleigh bunks, bucket mount bale spear, fanning mill, drive belts, several stock water tanks, grain aerator, burdizzos, dehorners, fence stretchers, “T” bar stakes, approx. 50 4x5 round bales of hay, Qty of dry rough cut lumber (ash, cherry, hickory). Yard Man 20 H.P. 46” cut riding mower (like new), Craftsman 5 H.P. rear tine tiller, antique beam scales, Large qty. of tools including tap & die set, jackall, baler twine, wheel barrows, steel work bench/ vise & pipe vise, wrenches, etc., forks, shovels and many more farm related smalls. Household Effects (Selling at 10:00 A.M.) Antique maple kitchen table/4 leaves & 6 chairs, Antique fold down secretary, Antique child's rocker, old frames, dresser/ mirror, Antique rocker, 2 antique press back chairs, antique pine jam cupboard, steel bedsteads, assorted old chairs, antique beam scales, old egg crate, barn lanterns, old hay fork, pails, milk cans, wash tubs, Tamworth Creamery shotgun cream can, hay knife, old scuffler, assorted door & window trim, wooden pulleys and numerous other antique smalls. Holsteins: Approximately 25 purebred and grade holstein heifers and a purebred holstein bull are selling. 14 heifers are bred with several due or fresh by sale day. The balance are open heifers ready to breed. The heifers will be preg checked before the sale. Note: The sale order is household effects, farm related smalls, machinery and then the cattle.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, MC or Cheque/Id Lunch available Owners and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident

MONDAY, MAY 11TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF LES HALL 794 FOXBORO – STIRLING ROAD, R.R.# 1 FOXBORO, ONT. Turn WEST off #62 Highway at Foxboro onto Foxboro – Stirling Road ( Highway 14) for 3 miles.

Original Brunswick 5’x10’ slate bottom billard table (from National Pool Room – Belleville), vintage “Golden Shell” wooden oil crates, Honda 8 hp snow blower with rubber tracks, Buffalo floor model drill press, portable air compressor, power washer, engine stand, Craftsman 6” combination sander, vintage 10” band saw, power tools, hand tools, King scroll saw, jack stands, air brush spray gun, 54” lawn sweeper, 48” lawn roller, yard wagon, fishing rods and accessories, camping supplies, single door storage cabinet, Magic Chef bar refrigerator, park bench, garden tools, patio furniture, antique occasional chairs, electric treadmill, prints, numerous other articles.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH

FARM AUCTION SALE AT 10:00 AM ON SITE FOR DONALD McRAE, LONSDALE, ONT. Directions: From Hwy. 401 take Marysville Road north to stop sign. Turn east (right) and follow to first left, then follow to 972 Marysville Rd. New Idea 483 soft core round baler (4x4), Wood flat rack wagon, Ford side delivery rake, wheel rake, John Deere 14T square baler, Mayrath hay & grain elevator on undercarriage, 10 ft. set of trail type discs, Ford 3 PTH 3 furrow plough, 3 PTH 10 ft. cultivator, Inland SA84 3 PTH snow blower, field roller, NH manure spreader, older model seed drill, antique John Deere sub soiler on steel, 2 sets of spike tooth drags/evener bar, 3 PTH cement mixer, 3PTH wood splitter, utility trailer, a number of tube & steel gates, cattle squeeze, round bale feeders, bale spear, galvanized water trough, 4” grain auger with motor, Two old Skidoos, Honda 50 moped (as found). Antique platform scales/weights, chicken feeders & waters, old chicken brooder, wooden pulleys, wooden buggy wheels, qty. of fencing supplies, wire etc., wooden pulleys, old tools, child's wooden bobsleigh, antique bicycle, old license plates, Texaco oil pails, grease tins, old horse shoes, several wood crates with stenciling, wooden barrels, harness makers vice, seed drill box, church pew, “Salada Tea” push bar, “Velvet Pastry Flour” push bar, several old windows & doors, wood ladders and numerous other pieces.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

MONDAY, MAY 11 - 1:00 P.M.

Antique, Modern & Collectable Auction Sale at Napanee Fairgrounds, Palace Building FEATURING: 1988 one owner Dodge Ram truck selling as is; early Gibbard chest of drawers & vanity; antique flat to wall cupboard; figural maple chest of drawers; pine chest of drawers; blanket box; wash stand; Victorian sofa; matching rocker & 5 press back chairs; Oak dining suite; spinning wheel; roll top desk; reclining sofa & chair; 2 reclining wing backs; platform rocker; 2 other chesterfields; 40" TV & stand (as new); bunk beds; 2 chest freezers; COLLECTABLES: 17 Dinky toys; Sunshine Kiddie Car; ginger beer bottle; ox yoke; rocking horse; small tools; tool boxes; #2 Acme wood stove; table saw; saw horses; air compressor; much more.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH

5:00 PM AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Breakfast table/4 chairs, chesterfield & matching rocker, wing back chair, coffee & end tables, 2 matching queen bedsteads / matching dressers/mirrors & night stands, chest, telephone table, file cabinets, lamps, qty. of glass & china, die cast cars, lamps, area rugs, garden pieces, wheelbarrow, small tools & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, China/Glassware, Local L & A History Printed Material, Approx. 300 Antique Bottle Collection, Woodworking Shop Equipment, Wrenches/Tool Boxes, Lawn Tractor Etc. Approx. 12 Miles West of Kingston, Odessa Fair (Exhibit Palace), From 401 (Exit 599) Cty. Rd. #6 South Through Lights on Left

THURS. May 14, 2015

4:00 P.M. SHARP

Teak King Size Head Board with 2 Single Electric Beds with all controls/Mattresses; 6 Pce. Bedroom Suite; Teak Wall Unit; Ash Single Pedestal Table; Cario Lamp Table; Distress Allia Version Massage Recliner Chair; Electric Fire Place (nearly new); Coffee/End Tables; Lazy Boy Chair; Pine Cupboard; Pine Desk; 2 Computer Desks; Exercising Chair; Antique Mission Mantel Clock; Approx. 25 China Cups/Saucers; Antique Morcraft Bowl; China Glassware; Quantity of Household Items.

NOTE: Historical Hand Written 1858 to 1940 of Yarker (very interesting); Several Historical Prints of Kingston/Other Kingston Pieces; Several Issues of The Illustrated War News 1915 - 1916; 1908 The Globe & Mail; 1894 A Veteran of 1812; Many Local Books; Napanee Valley Book; Lennox/Addington 1964 Historical Book; Lennox/Addington 1878 Atlas (1972 Reprint); 2 World Atlases; Leeds/Frontenac/L&A Veterans World War 11; 1976 United Empire Loyalist; Camden East United Church; 1940 Ration Tickets; 1909 Time Books; Several 1940’s Dr. A. W. Chases Almanacs; More Being Found; Set of Gold Scales from a Northern Mine; Quantity of Mining Maps; Sword Bayonet with Sheath; K.St.G. Sword with Sheath (Very early); Antique Bottles - Approx. 300 Antique Bottles as Found of All Types (medicine, pop, lab, wine etc.); A & W Burns with Beaver with Emboss Beaver (Rare); Torpedo - C. Curd & Co. Gold & Silver Medal Montreal; International North Colbolt; American Bottle McDonald Colbolt (this is only a few); Several Collector Bottle Books; Fruit Jar Books; American Bottling Co. Book Etc.; Several Clay Ink Wells; 5 Show Cases - Large Jewelry or Coin Cases; Desk Top Case; and Others; 2 - 4 Drawer Filing Cabinets/Several Other Filing Cabinets; 1989 Kingston Frontenac Hockey Cards (still packaged); Coke/Pepsi Trays; High View New Liskard Milk Bottle; 6 Coke Bottles/Case (Final Toronto Maple Leafs Game Played, Maple Leaf Gardens vs. Chicago Blackhawks); Antique Oil Lamps Made Nevill, Napanee History (as is); Antique Pocket Watch; Hand Painted Saw/Paddle; Butter Box; Quantity of Wicker Baskets; (Many more items being found) Woodworking Equipment/Tools/Wrenches: Sears Craftsman 10” Cabinet Makers Radial Arm Saw; Sears Craftsman Electronic 12” Band Saw; Craftsman Belt/Disc Sander on Stand; Rockwell 8” Table Saw; Mastercraft 10” Table Saw; Mastercraft 10” Chop Saw; 4-1/8” Jointer Planner with Stand; Craftsman 600 Router/Table; Router Bits; Mastercraft Drill Press (new in box); Mastercraft 8” Bench Grinder on Stand; Shop Vac; Makita Power Planer; Ryobi Biscuit Cutter; 18V Drill Set; Sanders; Jig Saws; Wood Mortising Attachment 1/4 to 5/8; Tap/Dyes; Quantity of Clamps; Car Polisher; Quantity of Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Hand Tools, Wrenches of all types; Only Partial Listing.

Lawn/Garden - White 12 H.P. 38” Cut Riding Lawn Tractor; John Deere T120 Weed Eater; Lawn Roller; Troy-Bilt 160 Push Mower; Lawn Fertilizer Spreader; Coleman Propane B.B.Q.; Garden Fountain; Chain Link Fencing; Propane Lantern/Stove Etc.; Large Concave Surveillance Mirror; Tree Trimmer; Poulan 14” Electric Chain Saw; Wooden Sawhorses; Several Metal Shelving Units; Wooden Tool Boxes; Tarps; Alum. Extension Ladder; Quantity of Garden Tools.

Pictures and listing go to www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca All Verbal Announcements takes precedence over any written matter.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash/Interac/Cheques (with proper I.D.)

DAVE A. SNIDER AUCTION SERVICE (613-386-3039)/BRAD SNIDER

HOLIDAY MONDAY MAY 18TH AT 10:30 A.M. Owners/Auctioneers will not be responsible for any accident on or about property day of sale

Farm Auction Sale Tractors, Farm Machinery, Portable Saw Mill & More To be Held On Site at Civic #4518 Holleford Rd. Hartington From Hwy 401 take Exit #611 at Kingston, travel north on Hwy 38 approx. 21 kms to Holleford Rd., turn east, travel approx. 1.5 kms. Watch for Signs Tractors & Combine: AC 185, AC 7000 2 wd with cab, Leyland 270 with front end loader, Gleaner A Combine with grain head Machinery: NH DR740A silage special rnd baler (very nice), JD 8350 grain drill with DD, grass seed and fert (very nice), BushHog 10ft offset discs, Kneverland 4 furrow semi mount variable width plough, 18ft 8 ton running gear with all steel bale thrower rack, NH 790 forage harvester with wide pickup hay head, NH forage box on 10 ton running gear, NH forage box on tandem running gear, 8”x40ft Westfield grain auger, PTO driven roller mixer, 10ft rubber tired land roller, 12ft set of chain harrows, Cattleman’s choice dolly style feeder wagon, Set of 20.8-34 T-rail snap-on duals with hardware, 28ft board banded port saw mill with square 24” log, homemade round bale wagon, 4 round bale feeders, 2 creep feeders. Note: Plan to attend on time for there are no small items. Entire auction will not exceed 1.5 hrs.

Canteen & Washroom Available Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with Proper I.D. Props: Bill & The Late Neil Babcock AUCTIONEERS & SALE MANAGERS Tom Harrison Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Erinsville, On Ingleside On 613-379-1006 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com Owner & Auctioneers Not Responsible for Loss or Accident

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YARD SALE

79 West Mary St. Saturday, May 9 10am - 4pm Rain or Shine GARAGE SALE Antique, home decor, jewelery, lawn mower

Saturday, May 9 8am - 12:30pm 198-202 Main St., Picton (behind the stores)

BIRTHDAY YARD SALE

Saturday, May 9 9am til whenever Cash, Trades and Hugs all acceptable forms of payment.

Use your imagination for trades.

12 Hill St. Picton Cake may be provided

2 FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday, May 9

Saturday, May 9 Rain or Shine 10 Owen Street

8am - 1pm

Jewellery, furniture, CDs, DVDs, books, clothing and much more!

21 Union Street at Head Street

YARD SALE

RAIN OR SHINE

May 8, 9 & 10 8am - 4:30pm

Saturday, May 9 9am - Noon 850 County Rd 11

PLANT & GARAGE SALE

2km west of Bloomfield

15087 Loyalist Pkwy

Rain or Shine Lots of perennials include: Iris, Peony, Hosta, Daylily, Asparagus & Rhubarb roots, Raspberry plants, Lilac, Rose of Sharon, Hydrangea & more.

Antiques, collectibles & household goods. Fabric. Bring a box.

31 RIDGE RD Friday • Saturday • Sunday May 8, 9, 10 - 8am - 3pm

Furniture, wooden lawn bench, gate leg table, antique piano stool, end tables, mirrors, lamps, old childs sleigh, 14 place setting Royal Doulton Dishes, Old Classic 78 records & albums, Blue Mountain Pottery, 1948 View Master with many slides in original box, old box camera, pictures, new matchbox cars, books, puzzles, toys, Norman Rockwells plates with boxes bedding, tarps, pots & pans

9 McFarland Dr. Picton

9am - 2pm

Saturday, May 9 8am - 1pm No early birds 13499 Loyalist Pkwy

GARAGE SALE!

Sat. May 9 8am - 2pm

(across from St. Greg's)

1576 Fry Rd. 1158 Fry Rd. 8am-4pm Friday May 8 Saturday May 9

A MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE

HUGE INDOOR GARAGE SALE

HUGE YARD SALE

2 FAMILY YARD SALE 39 Barker St., Picton

(corner Paul & Barker)

Saturday, May 16 9am - 1pm Household items, furniture, good quality clothing - kids and adult, lamps, framed art work, kitchen items, bric a brac. & jewellery Rain or Shine!

YARD SALE

HUGE YARD SALE

APPEC, PECFN and CCSAGE: To support legal cases to stop industrial turbines on the South Shore, PEC.

SATURDAY MAY 9 • 8am to 3pm (rain date May 10) 14011 HIGHWAY # 33 (Between Picton and Bloomfield) Donations are appreciated: Please bring donations 7 am to the sale location on the day of the sale, or -Large items: For pick up, email contactus@appec.ca .

Small items: Drop off articles 1-2 days before the sale at Royal LaPage, 104 Main St., Picton

See you there.

MOVING SALE

Lots to choose from

40 Wharf St. Wellington Sat. May 9 Raindate: Sat. May 16

Dishes, coloured glass bowls, antique serving dishes, art work, furniture, nic nacs, fishing gear, tools, interior & exterior doors, plants and more.

YARD SALE

Saturday, May 9 8am - 2pm

Furniture, tools, collectibles, 1 new window and much more.

320 Mitchell Xroad follow Route 8 south of Picton to Route 17, follow Route 17 south to Mitchell's Xroad.

HOSTA SALE

May 16 - May 24 Daily 8am-5pm 1238 Ridge Rd.

Hundreds of Hostas to choose from!

$5 each

YARD SALE

Saturday, May 9 9am - 2pm 110 Bridge St. A lot of jewelery

2ND MOVING SALE with Additional Items

White Frigidaire stove Fridge (clean and good condition), Portable Maytag dryer, Pier One armchair (never used), Satellite Dishes, Sears Craftsman lawn tractor, also self powered mower, trimmer, garden table umbrella, tools, nails, etc. garden tools, old bottles, collectables, small antiques, some jewellery and watches, ephemera, books, books and books, magazines, pictures, mirrors, computer monitors, lamps, L-shaped desk, bookshelf unit, rugs, various household and garage stuff. Still too much to list. Some Freebies.

551 County Road #35 (Green Point Road) Friday, May 8th Noon-3pm Saturday, May 9th 10:30am-2:30pm

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Have a yard sale and advertise with us.

This space for only $12.95 plus hst

It’s easy Call us at 613.476.3201 Fax us at 613.476.3464 Email us at gazetteclass@bellnet.ca or come into our office at 267 Main Street Picton

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The Picton Gazette County native part of NDP’s historic surge to power in provincial legislature

Kleinsteuber elected in Alberta JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

ORANGE CRUSH County native Jamie Kleinsteuber and his official agent Marilyne Boettger were all smiles Tuesday night as the NDP swept to power in the Alberta legislature. Kleinsteuber will represent voters in Calgary-Northern Hills for the next four years. (Facebook photo)

A Prince Edward County native was part of an orange wave that swept across Alberta.

Jamie Kleinsteuber, the New Democratic Party of Alberta candidate for Calgary-Northern Hills, was elected to the legislature in Wild Rose country Tuesday night and will be part of a majority NDP government which is the first in that province's history.

Kleinsteuber, 38, is a graduate of PECI and grew up here before building a career in the airline industry.

After besting two time PC MLA and cabinet minister Teresa Woo-Paw and Prasad Panda of the Wildrose party, the County native will be off to Edmonton and the Alberta Legisla-

ture Building when the house resumes its activities later this spring.

Kleinsteuber told reporters the victory felt surreal.

“It hasn’t even sunk in yet,” he told the Calgary Herald. “There was a limited campaign that we had. We had very few resources and we managed our resources effectively and somehow pulled it off.”

Kleinsteuber carried the NDP colours in the 2012 provincial election in the riding of Cochrane where he finished third.

While the temperature wasn't sufficient to upend the long run of PC governments then, Premier-elect Rachel Notley and her message of change was enough to sweep aside 44 years of Conservative rule Tuesday.

A long time NDP member, Kleinsteuber knows how hard

it was to strike a chord with Alberta voters, many of whom have never experienced something other than right-leaning rule.

“So many members — well, progressives in general — that have been working so hard over years in this province on so many levels, just trying to get the message out there,” he said.

“There’s been so many groups that have been neglected so long and advocated so hard for certain things.

It’s nice that they finally have an opportunity to have a voice in there.”

After a night of revealing, Kleinsteuber contacted the Gazette after deadline Wednesday.

An in-depth look at his political victory and what is next for Kleinsteuber at the Alberta Legislature will be in next week's Gazette.

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Pending successful sale, branch would build or lease smaller hall within Picton About a third of the branch's nearly 300 members attended the meeting. In a secret ballot, 77 per cent of those casting votes authorized the executive to work toward selling the building.

"We've had the vote that we can sell this building, but we are not closing the Legion. The Legion is still the Legion," said financial advisor Larry Tilling.

"The Legion is the people, not the bricks and mortar. We're here for the vets. If we have to move to a smaller, more economical location it makes sense to sell this building and keep our Legion as a viable operation."

Tilling said each month, the branch pays in the neighbourhood of $6,000 to pay for its utilities and maintenance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which isn't including funding for emergency repairs. He indicated with the intake from events, rentals, and donations, it would probably take another $3,500-$4,000 a month to balance.

Thus far, Kennedy said there hasn't been any signs that money can be made. Even amongst the 300 members, she added only about 20 per cent are regular, active visitors.

"Let's face it, the Legion membership is aging, money is tight, and a lot of our members aren't able to come in," she said. "We aren't seeing enough membership support coming to pay our utilities."

Kennedy also said the branch has studied the possibility of grants, but in almost

every instance those grants are for projects, not for paying regular bills.

A clock also appears to be ticking as the branch executive is concerned if they can't present positive financial numbers, the Legion's Dominion Command, which controls its charter and ultimately the fate of the building, may decide to decertify the branch and sell the property on its own.

If that happened, an 85year-old institution would cease to exist and it is likely the money made a sale in that instance would not stay in Prince Edward County. That would have a ripple effect on the many initiatives the branch supports including Meals on Wheels, the hospital, and sporting organizations.

President Pat Burrows said several other communities have seen similar scenarios play out in recent years.

Branches in Peterborough and Belleville also made the difficult decisions to sell large, costly buildings, while the Simcoe South branch in Oshawa closed its doors.

"There are more Legions in trouble financially than there are viable ones," he said.

He added he feels that without the sale, the branch would probably be able to last another couple years. After that, the spectre of bankruptcy and national intervention seem very likely.

Technically, the Dominion Command also has to approve the plan for the branch to sell the building â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a move it hopes would provide funds

for a new location that may provide some work for local tradespeople, and allow extra money to be spent within this community.

"If this building moves, we want to either lease a smaller building or we will buy a piece of property, probably up in the industrial park and build a new one. The Legion will go on. This is what we are trying to do," Burrows said.

After meeting with a realtor, the executive also expects its building will be attractive to potential buyers. Recently, the roof was replaced, the furnaces were rebuilt and the kitchen was given approval by Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health. Electrical and fire systems are also to code.

There is a heritage designation on the facade of the building. Although that has been a challenge to the sale of other historical properties, the branch has been advised it may not be an issue.

"It's a plus in that boutique hotels are the in thing," said Tilling. "You've got space, you've got big rooms, and the outside is beautiful."

Should an offer be tendered, Kennedy said the executive plans to bring it back to membership to ensure circumstances have not changed and it is still their wishes to proceed with the relocation.

Should it not, she said the branch is prepared to do what it takes to see a sale through and maintain its charter.

The Ross-McMullen house was built in 1865 by Lt. Col. Walter Ross, a military man

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himself who served as Picton's mayor for four years and was also a provincial and federal politician for the area.

In 1878, McMullen's business interests were declared insolvent and trustees took over the building. It was sold to the wife of railway magnate George McMullen in 1884. It remained in their family until Dr. Roblin, the husband of

George's daughter Ethel, died in 1947. The next year, the Legion acquired the home and it was officially opened by Governor General Lord Alexander of Tunis. He was quoted saying it was the most impressive Legion hall he had ever visited.

Today, the building serves a wide range of community functions. In addition to the

hosting the branch's own activities, it has hosted many community organizations.

The Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, the 851 Prince Edward Air Cadets Squadron, the 415Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association, and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary are among those who regularly host events there.

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Elementary school teachers could be in strike position JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Baring a last-minute deal, Ontario's elementary school teachers will be in a strike position Sunday.

When this means for parents and teachers across the province and those that attend or have children attending elementary schools in Prince Edward County remains to be seen as the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) isn't declaring what type of strike action is taking place until sometime today.

Bargaining talks between ETFO and the Province broke down some weeks ago and the union which represents 76,000 teachers notified the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and the Liberal government Tuesday

that its teacher and occasional teacher members will be taking province-wide strike action as of Monday without any last minute reconciliation.

It's expected that unionized teachers will start their work action in a work-to-rule scenario which is a partial withdrawal of services.

Students would still attend class, however, standardized testing and extracurricular activities would be targeted.

If the action were to escalate, teachers could eventually walk out of class and onto the picket lines.

But none of this can or will be confirmed until sometime later today when ETFO has notified all its members of the group's course of action.

According to ETFO, the union has grave concerns about the latest round of bar-

gaining which includes items tabled by the province and OPSBA that would remove class size language from collective agreements, giving school boards latitude to increase the number of students in elementary classrooms.

Other contentious issues include direction on how teachers should spend their preparation time, which ETFO said would interfere with teachers’ ability to plan lessons, prepare specialized plans for students, and engage with parents; curtailing teachers’ ability to use their professional judgment in determining how to support student learning; and rescinding the fair and transparent hiring practices that school boards are now required to follow under Regulation 274.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School board spokesperson Kerry Donnell said the board believed in and was committed to the central bargaining process.

She added the board valued all employees for their commitment to student achievement and well being.

“We know its critical for families to have updated information and we'll provide more updates when we have more details,” she said.

Meanwhile, Ontario's Catholic elementary and secondary school teachers are also in contract talks and their union has voted 94 per cent in favour of a strike if bargaining fails.

Those groups, however, are not in a legal strike position.

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She said many of the Divas had done the walk before, but this was their first time as a group. Many, she said, have relatives who have been affected by life-threatening illnesses.

"There's too much cancer around and hospice is very important these days," she

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said. "Dignity, I think, is a big thing."

Once the walkers got out onto the street, they were greeted with supportive car horn honks and even a few people coming up and offering donations.

Griffin McFaul actually was handed $40, which he promptly turned in at the end of the run. Fraser said the route appeared to be a hit.

"Traditionally, we've run through the streets of Picton.

Though that was calm and quiet, it didn't have the same enthusiasm as Main Street.

The sidewalks are wider, there is more traffic, and it is an easier route. We didn't have to have people out marking the route in the morning, but we were able to have some cheerleaders out — some amazing volunteers — that inspired people to honk."

The participants enjoyed water at stations manned by Picton Kinsmen and chocolate samples at Ten Thousand Villages. Upon their return, a barbecue lunch was provided and cooked by Picton Rotarians.

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Community Living Prince Edward celebrates 50 years at Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast

ent in some way,â&#x20AC;? she said. and parent Lee Swackhammer Council has proclaimed Board chair Henry Morri- also spoke about their experi- May Community Living son, advocate Dereck Simpson, ences with the association. month in the county.

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While everyone at the first Community Living Prince Edward Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast had reason to celebrate the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th anniversary, two guests had special insight as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d involved from Day 1.

Marilyn Cooper and Phyllis Sibthorpe, founding members back in 1965, were on hand to reminisce about what their organization has become.

Cooper recalled that both she and Sibthorpe had special needs children they were caring for and once, while both were vacationing in Florida, they had a chance to talk about their experiences with them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took us five years to get it started,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had never met Phyllis, but I knew she had a special child. We had to go all the way to Florida to start the organization.â&#x20AC;?

Sibthorpe said at that time parents had little extra help for their children. Often, as they came of age, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d either be sent off to institutions or the parents would keep them at home to care for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was no help,â&#x20AC;? she recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started this for other people so that we could help them.â&#x20AC;?

It was an uphill fight with people in the community to convince them there was a need to start a school and the two women had to come up with 12 people who could enroll in a school.

Eventually, with the support of their churches and some other forward-thinking individuals, they established a board and started programming. Both women spent time on the board and spent time working to help individuals

CELEBRATING A HALF-CENTURY Mayor Robert Quaiff meets with, from left, Community Living Prince Edward executive director Susan Treverton, board chair Henry Morrison, founders Phyllis Sibthorpe and Marilyn Cooper, and parent representative Lee Swackhammer Monday . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

learn and develop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without their determination, there probably wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a Community Living organization in this county today,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Robert Quaiff.

Sibthorpe and Cooper said since theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had wonderful interactions with the people supported by Community Living and the staff members who have come and gone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of them were here today and there are a few in town I still keep in touch with.

They call me Mrs. Coop,â&#x20AC;? said Cooper.

Sibthorpe said she also still sees people she worked with on a regular basis.

Community Living has grown into one of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest employers and if offers services from birth through adulthood for people with disabilities. It provides a range of accommodation options, training for life skills, vocational counselling and placements, and support for families.

Executive director Susan Treverton says inclusion remains at the heart of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community Living Prince Edward believes that our community should be a place where all people have the opportunity to fully and actively participate in the life

of their community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We make conscious decisions to ensure our resources are in alignment with support for people versus programs, which in turn increases the opportunity for people to become engaged in the life or our community and its economy.â&#x20AC;?

Quaiff said its vision statement that â&#x20AC;&#x153;all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectivelyâ&#x20AC;? is one that everyone, including council, should take to heart when dealing with all citizenry.

Listening to how far the organization has come at the Beck and Call Monday and seeing its people out working for local merchants brought pride to the two founders. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so proud,â&#x20AC;? said Sibthorpe. Added Cooper: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come so far.â&#x20AC;?

Cooper said the one thing she hopes people have learned over 50 years is that all people have value in society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to remember, everybody who is supposedly a normal person is also differ-

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PRIVACY PLUS 4 bedrm brick elevated bungalow, lg lot, lots of trees, nice subdivision close to arena & schools. Lg country kitchen, lots of cupboards, new garden doors, lg deck, above ground pool. Formal living rm, lg master bedrm, 2nd bedrm on main level, 2 more on lower level. Lg windows, bright family rm & recroom. Lg 4 pc bath on main level, double jacuzzi tub, 4 pc on lower level. Call on this one. Asking $295,000 MLS® QR21502370

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ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581

READY TO BUILD? Lg country lot on Black Rd. Close to Picton, area of new homes. 240’ frontage, 588’ deep. Drilled well, hydro on road. Asking $45,000 MLS® QR21500645

THIS PROPERTY IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT Lots of parking, 1.3 acre parcel lends itself to some serious development.

Core area of town. 8500 sq ft solid building, Main St access. 3000 sq ft building - 1700 commercial, 3 bedrm completely renovated apt, Wharf St. access.

Separate lot backs onto Niles St. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

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LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

80 MAPLE ST. WELLINGTON 4.57 acres of land, large industrial building on site. All municipal services in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great development property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617

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WATERFRONT ESTATE Located off the Bay of Quinte. Outstanding contemporary ranch styled family home. $1,399,000 MLS QR21502095

BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT HOME Immaculate 3 bdrm side-split, over 160 ft shoreline. Ideal boating, fishing, swimming. $325,000 MLS QR21501887

1002 RIDGE ROAD 95+ acre established asparagus farm with pond & woods & outbuildings $499,000 MLS QR21405693

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CENTURY HOME Historic triple-gabled facade. Many original features retained. Fully updated. $299,900 MLS QR21502281

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING Upgraded one and a half storey home.

Nature lover’s paradise. $269,900 MLS QR21501117

1800'S, 2 STOREY HOME many original features. Plus 26' x 42' garage/workshop/studio with storage area $298,900 MLS QR21502505

PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME Wellington-on-the-Lake, nice location.

Landscaped lot on gentle corner. $159,900 MLS QR21500093

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DUPLEX HOME Located across from beautiful Wellington Beach. Centrally located for shopping $299,000 MLS QR21503040

1638 COUNTY ROAD 1 Spacious 4 bedroom. Large kitchen with island. Great central location! $179,000 MLS QR21502371

185 WHITE CHAPEL RD, HALLOWELL 3+ bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, 1.7 Acre lot, dbl det. garage + heated workshop w/hydro. $249,000 QR21503167

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NEW 69 CONSECON ST Wellington century home with barn. Walk to shops, school, Lake Ontario & The Drake! $449,000 MLS QR21405279

3+1 BDRM RAISED BUNGALOW Well maintained, freshly decorated, easy commute to Trenton, Belleville, Picton. $236,900 MLS QR21502981

ROW HOUSE A unique turn of the century building featuring two, three bedroom units. $159,900 MLS QR21406991

CENTURY HOME Large 5 bedroom home with 166 feet of waterfront on Lake Consecon. $459,900 MLS QR21502866

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1275 COUNTY ROAD 15 7+ acres with stream on the Bay of Quinte $195,900 MLS QR21403766

ONE FLOOR LIVING Affordable 2 bedrm, 2 bath homes. Built to CSA standards. Model homes on site. $99,900 MLS QR21404567

VACANT LAND OPPORTUNITY 2 plus waterfront lot on the Milford Mill pond. Interesting landscaping opportunities. $145,000 MLS QR21502841

1619 COUNTY ROAD 19, AMELIASBURGH 3+1 bdrm raised bungalow, well maintained, freshly decorated $236,900 MLS QR21502981

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This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area.

The lot itself is nicely treed and level. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $27,500 MLS QR21500987 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Great opportunity with spectacular views! Build your dream home here among substantial County homes. 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton or to Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife and great birding! One-of-a-kind... $129,000 MLS QR21502567 Laurie

Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes on either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. $141,900 QR21501712 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This 5.2 acre lot is located on beautiful County Road 8 which connects Picton to Cressy. With rolling terrain and mature trees, this is a spectacular opportunity to create your own home, with beautiful vistas all around. Situated among some of Prince Edward County’s most significant properties, there is scope here to create a substantial retirement home or full-time residence – and to enjoy the many charms of “The County”. This lot has an established well, and has hydro access. Create your own winery here on the “Waupoos Wine Bench”! $85,000 QR21502388 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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This is a very affordable level 20+ acre lot with road frontage on County Road 24. Situated only fifteen minutes to Sanbanks Provincial Park and Picton, you can have expansive rural living without sacrificing conveience. Hydro, school bus and garbage removal available. There is a survey for the property already too! $59,000 MLS QR21502504 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

Great community only minutes from Picton. This two bedroom unit offers a recently renovated interior with open concept kitchen with island, bright living room and a separate den/dining room. All newer windows/doors and siding (2011). New roof 2011. Completely upgraded electrical - new breaker panel and all new wiring + ready for generator connection. New oil tank only 8 months old (July 2014). Central Air! Peaceful spot with raised garden beds, nice decks and a storage shed for all your toys. $72,900 MLS QR21502030 Gail Forcht**

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Build your dream home on this 2.86-acre lot located on Smokes Point Road - minutes to the 401, County wineries and events, and the conveniences of Trenton. Enjoy the waterviews and sunsets over Weller’s Bay. Recently tested dug well with excellent flow rate – and don’t forget the public boat launch down the road, too! $99,000 MLS QR21502398 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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One of a Kind property to build your dream home or restore a piece of history to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking fields. $158,000 MLS QR21502035 Gail Forcht**

1.5 story older home on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. Open main floor with enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard.

2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $160,000 MLS QR21500272 Gail Forcht**

First Time Offered` for sale the Donnelly/Hedges home circa 1859. This double brick four bedroom home is situated on a deep ravine lot overlooking parkland. The home is mere steps from the heart of Picton and all its amenities! $215,000 MLS QR21503107 Peter Lynch*

Just the one you’ve been waiting for… a Home without the Home-WORK! Located in Bloomfield this 4 bedroom / 2 bath century home has been well cared for by the owners and infused with modern upgrades while preserving quality of the original architecture. Standout Kitchen, Deep Lot, and ample parking. Take advantage of this fine offer now! $312,000 MLS QR21501137 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Large century home on a quiet no exit road with water views of Muscote Bay. 4 Beds and 2 full Baths with main floor laundry. Open concept kitchen and dining room with wood stove and entrance from large side deck. Living room with pellet stove and French doors to recently installed patio. Great for a growing family or County retreat.

Close to Belleville, 401 and Picton. $220,000 MLS QR21501443 Gail Forcht**

Located on Prinyer’s Cove, this contemporary home offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a well equipped kitchen overlooking the water, a dining room with a walk-out to a deck overlooking the water, and 3 good sized bedrooms complete the main level. The lower level features an office area, a recreation room with a walk-out to a patio overlooking the water, a games room and utility room & workshop.

This dramatic home offers great versatility for a couple, family or an artist! $249,000 MLS QR21501771 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.37 Acre waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking the Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located and just a stroll to Lake on the Mountain and just minutes to Picton, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the many charms of the County! $249,000 MLS QR21502873 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Stunning building lot on the protected waters of Prinyers Cove. almost 2 acres of privacy with mature trees and a perfect level learning to start building your dream home. Marina only a minute away. $225,000 MLS QR21407415 Gail Forcht**

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Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. private lane to the property offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with great room for family gatherings. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundryroom, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS QR21500208 Gail Forcht**

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Let the Sunshine In! This bright updated Century home will win you over by its appeal.

The main floor includes a gracious living room, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen with quartz counter tops, an office (which can serve as a third bedroom), a 4-piece bathroom, a mudroom/laundry room, and a family room with a walk-out to the fenced garden. Upstairs there are 2 graciously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a den/sitting area. Walk to all of the conveniences on Main Street! $299,000 MLS QR21501088 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Fabulous location on a double lot! 8 year old 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wraparound covered verandah, open two-story great room with wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master suite with 4 piece ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and powder room. Bright and airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to the verandah and a great back deck. Water views over the reach. New Double Garage with space for a workshop. Walk to the resident`s beach and boat launch.

Brand new High Efficiency Propane Furnace Fall 2014! Close to marina, wineries, cheese factories and farmer`s markets. $299,000 MLS QR21502851 Gail Forcht**

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Fantastic brick bungalow in a beautiful country setting on the edge of Bloomfield.

Featuring gracious, bright living spaces,3/4 bedrooms and two-full baths, this home is perfect for a family or a couple looking to scale down. Outdoor spaces include a large front deck, sheltered rear patio, and a large backyard with mature trees and expanses of green space perfect for dining al fresco and grilling! This is the perfect spot. A full finished basement with a large recreation room, bedroom, full bath plus a laundry and utility room complete the picture. Enjoy the wonderful shops and restaurants that Bloomfield has to offer. Welcome to 577 Highway 62! $299,000 MLS QR21501994 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Kate Vader

Sales Representative

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This home is centrally located between Belleville and Picton. The home is open concept with cathedral ceilings, large ceiling to floor windows overlooking the back yard.

The second floor overlooks the main floor and the master bedroom has its own private balcony and a large ensuite bath. This home is a great opportunity for a young family with plenty of space, small family room on main floor can be used as an office or great play room and the full finished basement has a separate entrance and 2 other rooms that can be used for storage, or in home office. $299,900 MLS QR21502474 Lori Slik*

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WEST LAKE ROAD and near the attractive sandbanks-sand dunes, this roundstone finished duplex with touches of board and batten presents a unique opportunity for full time or weekend warrior residence. Layout consists of two 3 bedroom units with separate entrances and open concept floor plan designs. Excellent location for year round living or seasonal vocations this is a must see in the County! $325,000 MLS QR21502629 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Wonderful East Lake waterfront home only minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park.

This would be a perfect weekend getaway, investment rental property, or year-round home. Boat, fish and swim from your own property, and kayak/canoe to the white sand beach at Sandbanks through the Outlet River. This maintenance free home has been renovated and is move-in ready. The detached garage is a perfect place to store your water toys. Beautiful sunsets! $325,000 MLS QR21503115 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Rustic and romantic log home on 5 wooded acres: just picture yourself here this winter! Huge stone fireplace, pine floors, walk-outs to decks, and a full-width screened porch. 3 excellent bedrooms plus a large family kitchen, immense potential in the high lower level. Direct access to double garage. This is a beautifully-built one-owner home! $349,000 MLS QR21502471 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Beautifully-built 1990 bungalow on 7 picturesque acres close to Picton and Point Petre!

Outstanding reception rooms, very generous master suite with adjoining sunroom, plus two more bedrooms, spacious lower level with walk-outs, wonderful wide decks on two sides. Perfect opportunity to take this one right off the grid! Just add solar! $349,000 MLS QR21501980 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spacious Century home. Centre hall plan + back staircase. 3 bdrms 3 baths, lrg country kitchen w/ french doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and a woodstove.

Potential for in-law suite, B&B or room for a growing family. Main floor laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. Fabulous 34 Acres with level cleared land as well as forest. Great barn and outbuildings. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages - potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483 Gail Forcht**

The quintessential red brick County farmhouse on the edge of Picton! (circa 1874) Classic centre hall Victorian with beautiful proportions, an office-loft, and a main floor family room. Wonderful auxiliary building with commercial zoning offers great studio/workshop, huge storage, and great retail/exhibition space. Calling all artists and antique dealers! Reinvent yourself here! $379,000 MLS QR21502410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spacious and bright updated Century home. 4+bdrms/3baths. Country kitchen with granite counters. Formal dining room. Large windows and original mouldings. Family room, walkout to back yard & large deck. Master has fireplace, balcony, sitting area and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower, skylights and heated floors! New furnace and Central Air! Front verandah is the perfect spot for summer evenings. Walk to everything in town. $398,500 QR21501497 Gail Forcht**

Cozy South Bay home located on almost 3 acres of matured treed waterfront. The property boasts over 250` of shoreline for any type of watersports. The peace and tranquility of this setting must be seen to be appreciated! $425,000 MLS QR21503111 Peter Lynch*

Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous lightfilled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $435,000 MLS MLS QR21502112 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Just move in! Impeccable Sheba`s Island home in exquisite condition offers two levels of living space, beautiful grounds and spectacular views over the channel and marsh. Hardwood floors, walls of glass and a huge deck over the water. Just minutes from Picton, Bloomfield and the beach! Ask us about all of the upgrades and renovations. This is an outstanding package! Longer closing available. $439,000 MLS QR21502668 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Immaculate Prinyer's Cove 3+ bedroom Bungalow - fully finished walkout basement. Open concept Kitchen, Dining & Living rooms with fabulous new windows overlooking the deck and water! Great 1.5 car Garage/Workshop. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the summer!! $348,000 MLS QR21501850 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Beautiful bright bungalow on the edge of Milford! Three generous bedrooms including master with en suite bath. Huge principal rooms. Double attached garage, and separate workshop/bunkie all on 2.36 acres! Absolutely nothing to do - just move in! $319,000 MLS QR21502468 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Only minutes to Picton, this updated Century sprawling farmhouse on 100 acres could be your family homestead. Featuring a mix of 25 acres cleared land, some class 2 soil, as well as approximately 75 acres of trees and bush. A detached garage can park up to 6 vehicles. The home has spacious bright rooms with plenty of windows and sunshine. Set back from the road, with many updates including metal roof.

This home is waiting for it`s next steward! $379,000 MLS QR21500818 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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Welcome to Picton Bay waterfront! Bright, and extremely well maintained all brick bungalow. This compact and well designed home enjoys nightly sunsets from the 40’ cedar deck! Easily managed lawns and even a concrete dock to moor your boat at home. Great location, “On the water” but minutes into town.

One level living with finished walk out basement! $419,000 MLS QR21502624 Liz Jones*

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3 bedroom brick bungalow on 3.5 acres overlooking Pleasant Bay. Large windows and walkouts to a great deck and fabulous 4-season sunroom with skylights. Only two minutes from North Beach! Recent upgrades include new high efficiency propane furnace & new water system. Partially finished full basement has large workshop and walkout to back yard. Attached garage plus a huge outbuilding provides extra storage & workshop space. This property has been well-maintained and truly loved. Comfortable family home, seasonal retreat or vacation rental. $482,000 QR21502050 Gail Forcht**

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LIFE BEGINS HERE! Attractive 3 bedroom / 3 bath bungalow offers excellent opportunity on the edge of town. Ample living space on the main floor and lower living room with walk out include many upgrades and im- provements (too many to list here!) Endless recreational activities on protected waters. Neat - Sweet - Complete - this one is a perfect blend of modern-day conveniences, location and waterfront living! $484,000 MLS QR21502733

Gorgeous 2 storey century home in a picturesque village, walking distance to shopping restaurants, public school, library and post office. Over an acre and shoreline on the Millpond, offers privacy, sunshine and mature trees. Covered rear porch, pool.

Modern updated kitchen, sunroom with gas fireplace and main floor washroom.

Enjoy your own wine cellar! Two staircases lead to an upper level with 4 bedrooms, including master with juliet balcony and ensuite. Three washrooms have radiant infloor heating. Extensive renovations. Detached coach house has a separate entrance to a studio/in-law suite/studio. Original character maintained. $499,000 MLS QR21502122 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. “The Smithfield” offers 1,700 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design for your dream home in this beautiful County location. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 QR21503176 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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ULTIMATE PRIVACY, Pristine Waterfront and Endless View for miles over Prince Edward Bay! Over 40 Acres and 400+ feet of waterfront make this recreational property like no where else in Prince Edward County. $485,000 MLS QR21502651 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

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Kate Vader

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True Canadiana! Invest in a piece of County history with a historical house, Over 1000 feet of waterfront and a handsome barn. Wonderful views, Conservation area right across the road. Four bedrooms, utterly charming family kitchen and a large screened porch. Separate bunkie, too! $499,000 MLS QR21402512 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 11year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too! Ideal weekend retreat or fulltime home! $499,000 MLS QR21502876 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

French flair and country chic...welcome to 53 Queen Street in the heart of Picton.

Fully renovated and updated, in a prime location, great convenience to all of Picton`s services and attractions, a private garden, wonderful natural light and small-town charm. Large, bright family kitchen with a walkout to the terrace and garden. The formal dining room and living room have pine floors, a corner fireplace and lovely detail. A main floor library, a powder room and laundry alcove complete this level.

Upstairs there are three exquisite bedrooms and a generous state-of-the-art bath. $525,000 MLS QR21501202 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Enjoy County living in comfort in this beautiful custom built home situated on 28.9 acres of useable farmland. This home offers four bedrooms on the main floor, coffered ceiling in the great room. Walk in pantry in open concept kitchen as well as the covered deck to enjoy those summer BBQ`s. The benefits from the geo thermal heating/cooling system will last a lifetime. This is a home that needs to be seen! $539,000 MLS QR21500743 Peter Lynch*

Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $565,000 MLS QR21502196 Lori Slik*

Inviting Curb Appeal, Post Card View, Vibrant Countryside… Go ahead and Fall in Love! This Immaculate 3bdrm / 3 bath home truly welcomes you to modern-country living on a sequestered estate featuring an expansive great room, sunroom room and wrap around porch with incredible views over Waupoos. $579,000 MLS QR21502348 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has only had one owner. The home is open concept with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, propane fireplace, wood burning air tight fireplace, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in dressing room. The outdoor living space is awaiting for the next backyard party with a salt water inground pool, hot tub, cabana with change room, and large pool house with bar, eating area and large billiards room. The detached garage has four bays to store all the toys, an office area, separate heating system and large private gym.

Only minutes to Picton and Belleville, this home has it all for the family. $589,000 MLS QR21502477 Lori Slik*

Waterfront stone ranch bungalow, completely renovated with 3+ bedrooms and 3 baths.

Spacious eat-in country kitchen with granite countertops, large Island has cooktop & remote downdraft hood, plenty of cabinets plus wall-oven and built-in microwave. Largescale travertine tile floor. Expansive multi-level decks with pergola and impresscrete patio. Brazilian Cherry flooring in formal dining room, den and Family room with views over the water. Master bedroom has renovated ensuite and walk in closet. Main floor laundry and an office with a view. Attached double garage plus a huge insulated workshop that offers many possibilities. Lots of additional space in the lower level for storage, wine making etc. Easy access to the 401 and mins. to North Beach Provincial Park. Close to wineries. $592,000 MLS QR21502012 Gail Forcht**

Development opportunity in downtown Picton, on the `town hill`, with views over the Picton Bay. Walking distance to all amenities, restaurants and shopping. This is an ideal location for a retail/condo development, or bring your vision! Full town services to the lots and zoning is Core Commercial- very flexible. $650,000 MLS QR21501985 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Ageless Tudor, Unsurpassed Setting, and over 600 feet of Premium Waterfront in Waupoos! You`ll feel at home when you see this well cared for, spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bath opportunity with beautiful craftsmanship and natural woodwork. Southern exposure and view for miles add to this tranquil setting with endless recreational activities on your door step. Explore the possibilities! $665,000 MLS QR21502729 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Right out of a magazine! Beautifully-restored Picton residence with great scale and original character. Bay windows, high ceilings, French doors, transoms and hardwood and pine floors. Spectacular gardens and much-admired carriage house. One of Picton’s finest homes, featured on house and garden tours. Great Opportunity! $679,000 MLS QR21502059 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

HOME OF DISTINCTION! Set a new standard of living in this magnificent home with a standout location to Sandbanks and 34 acres of beautiful country! Over 3,000 SQ FT of living space includes several well-proportioned and wonderfully presented reception rooms, including a very welcoming sunroom. Main level master with ensuite and eye catching architectural details throughout the home. Secondary building with heated workshop, studio and office. Attractive views from from every room and much much more - don’t miss this exceptional buy!! $685,000 MLS QR21501146 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Absolutely meticulous executive home, completely upgraded and decorated. Just move in! Perfect auxiliary building ideal as guest house or studio. Spectacular 2-acre property features stunning stone walls and a private courtyard adjacent to the house. An absolute gem! $489,000 MLS QR21502705 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

In lovely downtown Bloomfield, this classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street since 1867. The original part of the home features a living room large enough to entertain all of your friends, with an adjoining dining room.

The kitchen is strategically placed off the dining room with a walkout to a lovely deck.

A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning. There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and, coupled with the yard, gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. This property is well-maintained. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $495,000 MLS QR21500985 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Captivating water views from a 1.7 acre lot, mins. to Picton, offering privacy and room for a tennis court/pool. This home boasts 3 beds and 3 baths and the addition of a great room with cathedral ceiling, spacious master with ensuite, walk in closet and 3 gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and dining room looking out to the water. One floor living, studio/family room filled with light that would suit an in-law suite or a perfect layout for a B & B and guests. $728,000 MLS QR21501768 Gail Forcht**

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Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

Darlene Eldridge Broker

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Enchanting property nestled on Hickory Lane offers stunning southernly views over Long Reach and is a rare opportunity to secure premium waterfront with Sandy Beach in the region! 7 acres with over 1100 feet of pristine shoreline the scenery is truly breathtaking. A very special offering with a chance to recapture the pleasures of life. $749,000 MLS QR21502956 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Broker

www.countyteam.com

www.robandkate.com

Two parcels of land totalling 407 acres, with approximately 7000 feet of road frontage. Zoned RU3, with a tiny bit of EP at the rear of property.

Soil is a combination of Class 2, 6 & 7, mostly Farmington Loam. All on a paved, public, year round road. Imagine the possibilities. $699,000 MLS QR21500315 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

This property wraps it’s arms around you! Warm and inviting, a majestic white pine log home with three bedrooms, two washrooms, and a lovely sunken living room.

An amazing 2-storey high, double-sided wood-burning fireplace with pizza/bread oven will keep you enchanted all year long. Nestled on over 8 acres, there are walking paths and a year-round spring-fed pond with sandy beach. A well-constructed 2000 sq.ft. commercial building is currently being used as a music studio (formerly Glenora Springs Brewery), and many other potential uses are available. There are two furnished cottages that will provide additional income for the new owners. All of this and more only minutes from Glenora Ferry and Picton. $799,000 MLS QR21502716 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this four bedroom, three bath stone home. High ceilings, custom tile, chef`s dream kitchen with walk-in pantry, commercial Jenn-Air range, fantastic island and desk area all with Quartz counters. Master suite complete with five piece ensuite and dream closet! 2nd level laundry. Radiant in-floor heating, central air, R60 insulation (Arxx). 70 acres of magnificent property. $799,999 MLS QR21407423 Gail Forcht**

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www.samsimone.com

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

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Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter

Lynch

Sales Representative

www.countyteam.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches LLB, President & CEO

Sarah Scott

Sales Representative

Monica Sam Klingenberg Simone Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sales Representative

www.homeinthecounty.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Reap the benefits of a well-insulated home

By Scott McGillivray Many of us know that insulation plays a key role in keeping our homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But did you know the benefits can go well beyond achieving basic R-value requirements? Quality insulation can provide a number of added benefits that contributes to the comfort, safety and efficiency of a home, including: Sound absorbency — Life is loud, but the right choice of insulation can help reduce noise transfer throughout your home. Insulating between floors and interior walls can help create a peaceful sanctuary in areas of your home, even when life is chaotic.

A safe indoor environment — Good indoor air quality goes a long way toward ensuring personal comfort.

Choosing insulation that is water repellant and resistant to mold, mildew, fungi, bacterial growth and rot can help to prevent common issues behind your walls that may pose serious health and safety concerns and lead to costly repairs. Look to products that will not offgas or emit harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

Savings — A properly insulated building will be more energy efficient, a benefit that will continue to provide return on investment long after the insulation install is complete.

The result is reduced heating and cooling costs, less stress on your furnace and air condi-

tioner (potentially leading to a longer equipment lifespan) and, at the end of day, more money in your pocket.

Fire-resistance — Certain insulations, particularly stone wool insulation products such as Roxul Comfortbatt and Safe ‘n’ Sound, can help buy valuable minutes in the event of a fire, withstanding temperatures of up to 1,177˚C. Noncombustible, this insulation exceeds the limits of most other insulating materials, and it won’t produce smoke or encourage the spread of flames.

Performance — It’s important to remember that not all insulations are created equal.

Some insulations can sag or contract over time, leaving gaps that can let outdoor air in

and conditioned air out. Choosing insulation that is dimensionally stable, durable and that offers long-term thermal performance will ensure your home can stand up in even the most challenging conditions.

Stone wool products are proven to perform in even the most extreme conditions, making them ideal for use in the United States.

Ultimately, you can purchase insulation as many do, based on basic R-values. But when it comes to quality, comfort, safety and efficiency, is basic really the best choice?

Quality counts when it comes to all building materials. Always look for products that will deliver benefits well beyond the status quo.

- MCC

Scott McGillivray is an award-winning TV host, a full-time real estate investor, contractor, author, and educator. Follow him on Twitter @smcgillivray.

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Unique Executive home located on private secluded waterfront estate lot within the town limits of Picton. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with walkout basement is situated on approximately 3 acres of prime Picton Harbour waterfront. The property boasts 250 feet of waterfront with permanent dock to enjoy all types of water sports. The property also includes a 2 storey 2 bay garage and single car garage. This property must be seen to be appreciated! $849,000 MLS QR21501280 Peter Lynch*

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Surrounded by some of Prince Edward County`s most beautiful agriculture and green spaces, c.1850`s brick Georgian style home on 80 acres of workable land and over 1200 feet of waterfront. Original architecture has been well preserved and includes exposed brick walls, hardwood flooring, rooms with barn beam and large trim accents, fieldstone fireplace and grand rooms for entertaining. Large sun deck off the great room, gardens and stone landscaping. Stunning panoramic views to the south over East Lake. $1,175,000 QR21502641 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

Darlene Eldridge Broker

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

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $915,000 MLS QR21501704 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Waterfront estate on 53 acres. 1000+ feet of waterfront with dock - protected waters for swimming and boating! 3+ acres of mature vines producing 8 varietals. Custom 4 bedroom home with geothermal heating/cooling, heated pool, and a dream kitchen.

Hardwood & ceramic floors with radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis has 5 piece ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace and views to water. Outbuilding could be a tasting room or bunkie. $1,195,000 MLS QR21501578 Gail Forcht**

Stunning contemporary custom-built 3 bed, 4 bath waterfront home with 35 x 15 foot boat slip & lift. Waterviews from nearly every room and spectacular sunsets! Hardwood and ceramic floors. Spacious gourmet kitchen, master bedroom with fireplace overlooks the water. Large recreation room, exercise room, sauna and hot tub. New roof and professionally landscaped with sprinklers. An immaculate home that is sure to impress! $998,000 MLS QR21501758 Gail Forcht**

Extremely private Glenora estate on 3.5 acres with 180` on Picton Bay. Architect designed in 1974, this house offers sprawling space, a permanent dock and boat slip, a gorgeous pool and triple garage. Main floor master suite plus four more bedrooms. Wonderful reception rooms and library. Ideal location just minutes from Picton! $1,095,000 MLS QR21502277 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Bay of Quinte Estate! Spectacular executive residence takes full advantage of its incomparable setting: double-height fenestration, expansive stone terraces and a stunning oversized pool. State-of-the-art chef`s kitchen, 4/5 bedrooms and a main floor den and family room. Minutes from the 401 or from Picton! Right out of a magazine! $1,495,000 MLS QR21502402 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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Gail Forcht Broker

Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches LLB, President & CEO

Sarah Scott

Sales Representative

Sam Monica Klingenberg Simone Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

Vice President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sales Representative

www.samsimone.com

www.lauriegruer.com

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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613-399-5900

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613-849-8864

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1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!

58 Maple Street MLS QR21502451

12 Lake Street $250,000 MLS QR21501484

4 Maitland Street $219,000 MLS QR21502076

Wonderful waterfront cottage $499,000 MLS QR21501989

Great building lot $39,000 MLS QR21502518

Executive waterfront bungalow $789,000 MLS QR21500407

One of Picton’s fine century homes! Completely restored and updated. $472,500 MLS QR21500525

PRINYER’S COVE WATERFRONT – recently renovated all-season home. Propane furnace – fireplace – hardwood floors. $269,900 MLS QR21502068

Absolutely charming – move-in ready. Small lot. Perfect vacation rental or retirement living. $169,000 MLS QR21502141

$485,000 MLS QR21407486

MLS 2142314

$979,000 MLS QR21502111

19 Harbourview MLS QR21500641

303 Main Street $395,000 MLS QR21503079

57 Lakebreeze MLS QR21407447

Jane St., Picton. Absolutely charming original character with lots of updates. Lovely yard & decking. MLS QR21500487

3.37 acres. Lots of updates & original character. $265,000 MLS QR21501588

Picture perfect country home! On a quiet side road close to Milford. Detached, insulated garage. $279,900 MLS QR21502645

Close to all town amenities $329,000 MLS QR21501062

4-season clean waterfront cottage $425,000 MLS QR21502864

4-season waterfront cottage $299,000 MLS QR21502557

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613-503-0046

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613-922-2251

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613-476-6553

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Fantastic opportunity! The Tall Poppy Cafe features farm fresh fare & daily baked goods. Plus attached commercial space & 2 bedroom apt. $799,000

Modern open concept home on 20+ acres. Main floor laundry. Exquisite kitchen!

Finished basement. $399,900

1300 ft of pristine waterfront. 28+ acres.

Geothermal heat. Vaulted ceilings. Walls of windows. $789,000

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D L O S Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker

Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456

Family home walking distance to Bayview Plaza. Single car garage with plenty of parking in the driveway.

Freshly painted, new carpeting, new forced air gas furnace and central a/c. New roof in 2014. Finished basement is huge and has access to garage and rear yard. www.homeinthecounty.com Very bright home, lots of windows. There is a deck off the patio doors in the kitchen that would be great for a BBQ. Rear yard is completely fenced. $214,800 MLS QR21501975

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WELLINGTON

Larger than it looks!

Great starter 4 bedrooms home in centre of town close to all amenities.

Could be a great investment property. $195,000 MLS QR21502075

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CONNIE GALLAGHER, Sales Rep 613-476-7800

Looking for the discriminating Buyer for this open concept family home. We have slashed the price and put on a new roof to Prince Edward County the new Owner's benefit. $335,000 buys you Realty Inc. this spacious home just minutes to the Brokerage Belleville bridge. Call to arrange your view98 Main Street, ing. MLS QR21406456 Picton, ON

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