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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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There's an old saying that everything shines brighter under the lights of Paris. Supporters of Hospice Prince Edward's residential hospice facility may have just backed up that notion as the second annual Autumn Leaves Gala managed to duplicate some of the magic from the original night last November as it raised more than $80,000 Saturday night. "We're busily trying to do the calculations, but we know that we've raised more than that," said Hospice executive director Nancy Parks Wednesday. "The funds are going to the community campaign. We're not quite there year. It's nice to see so many people helping us reach our goal." Parks indicated the night became a real celebration of all the people who made the facility a reality this past summer and of all the people who will contribute in the future. The Highline Hall at the Wellington and District Community Centre was decorated decadently in black and white with upsidedown umbrellas, a lighted Eiffel Tower, fashion tapestries, and shining lights throughout to create the ambiance of the big city. Accordion player Neal Pupulin further set the mood by waltzing from table to table and engaging the crowd, while disc jockey Jason Ferguson later turned the hall into a bustling discotheque. Once again, Sans Souci catering delivered a menu that matched the theme well. "Visitors were commenting that they could really feel the ambiance right when they stepped into the room," said Parks. While the silent and live auctions were major parts of the fundraiser as always with winners receiving golf and hockey packages, fine wines, vacations and experiences, a new art auction this year was a real hit with guests. Susan Wallis managed to secure pieces from several local artists and have them on display for bidders to enjoy.

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An announcement from the National Research Corporation (NRC) and Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) this week confirmed what Prince Edward County residents have long believed. In a report released this week by the NRC and OHA, the inpatient unit at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) has been named the top performing hospital in Ontario for overall care in acute inpatient care in community hospitals and in the 90th percentile in all hospitals combined (includes all small community and academic hospitals). The PECMH emergency department was also ranked in the 90th percentile for “would recommend” and “overall care” for community hospitals and all hospitals combined. The emergency department at Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH) also ranked in the 90th percentile in “overall satisfaction” for community hospitals in the same report. The team efforts of staff at PECMH and TMH are being credited for the high patient experience survey results. “These results could not have been possible without the efforts of all our staff. Our staff works hard to assist our patients and help to create a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors,” said Lisa Mowbray, manager of patient services at PECMH. “Whether it's delivering a meal tray, taking blood or simply smiling and saying ‘good morning’ it is the collective efforts of everyone who helps contribute toward a positive patient experience.” This is the second year the NRC and OHA have released their annual report which highlights Ontario hospitals with excellent performance ratings based on patient perceptions.

Even steady winds and periods of rain couldn’t damper the Christmas spirit in Consecon this weekend as the village hosted it’s 32nd annual Santa Claus Parade. A piper, top, in the Brighton Legion Highlanders was in the festive mood while (right) floats were fun for any age. Above, it was a hard time keeping the parade from going to the dogs. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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"People really liked that and the way it displayed the art as it was meant to be looked at," said Parks. "Susan Wallis worked really hard on that. Rob Richmond also spent a lot of time on the backdrop and the lighting." The many pieces of art were displayed alongside one of Wallis' own pieces which provided a unique tiein for the theme and the event. She painted a building on the grounds of the Closson Chase winery which had a roof inspired by the Hospice de Beaune in Burgundy, France, a building that has been a house of care for the sick and needy since the 1400s. Sticking with the Paris theme, gala co-chair Dr. Josh Colby said one of the earliest pioneers of modern hospice care actually came from France as Jeanne Garnier founded L'Association des

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City of lights Hospice Prince Edward supporters stepped into the bright lights of the Parisian-themed Autumn Leaves Gala Saturday night in Wellington and brought their wallets as more than $80,000 was raised for residential hospice. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) Colby said Garnier had a reference from the New Testament on her wall, which translates to "I was ill and you came to visit me." He said that demonstrates the importance of the community in the healing process. Thus, it was fitting that this community showed up to continue a great attribute of human nature — to care for the dying and make sure that final adieu is done right. He likened the building of

Dames du Calvaire there in 1843. "Devastated by the loss of her husband nad two children, she devoted her life to caring for women with incurable disease," he said. "She cared initially for those people in her home, then started an organization that built other hospices through France, Europe, and around the world. Some of those hospices are still operational today."

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Foundation chair says results show fundraising efforts pay off former and receive such high rankings in the other areas proves that the teams have been living our values and are respecting our patients, always striving to improve and treating our patients with compassion and care,” he said. Hohenkerk said the news PECMH is in the top 10 per cent of all Ontario hospitals confirms what QHC was already aware of through its own findings but was still a surprise. “We all know about the

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findings of the survey cement what users of the facility already know. “The foundation is very proud of the hospital and the health care staff. We have always known that the health care team at our hospital provides the highest standards of patient care. “This NRC study of patients' ratings confirms that our hospital is a "top performer" acute care community hospital in Ontario,” Finnegan said. “It's proof positive that

the work the foundation does to raise funds for the medical equipment and facilities to support patient care at our hospital is worth every dollar that is donated. “We thank the people of Prince Edward County for their donations and ask that you give generously to help us keep superior patient care in the county,” he added. The rankings are based on patient experience surveys that were completed between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

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Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ Mayor E. P. Cox and the entire Picton council was acclaimed for 1934. Reeve T.O. Crandall joined council after spending 12 years on the public utilities commission and never missing a meeting. He was one of four new faces who would claim seats around the council table. ■ Big Islander Alton Hunt was sentenced to six months in the Guelph Reformatory and 10 lashes for beating his wife. On his own admission, Hunt had been drinking the night in question and he became incensed that his wife had not put a horse in its stable. He struck her repeatedly until she was able to escape to safety in a neighbour’s home. ■ Picton man Kenneth Foster overturned his own car injuring himself and his wife on the north side of the Bay Bridge as he swerved to avoid a young boy who had fallen off his bicycle in the icy conditions. Neither of the Fosters suffered serious injuries.

60 years ago — 1953

■ The Windatt family bought Jim Kleinsteuber’s West Lake farm and announced their intention to move to the property from the Niagara area. The farmers indicated they would plant peach trees on the farm, grow fruit, and sell it. They had sold peaches from their Niagara operation at the Picton Fair successfully. ■ Since 1944 a whitefish year class investigation had been carried out in the Bay of Quinte. The researchers from the Ontario Fisheries Research Laboratory were trying to help the local commercial fishery. Researchers were asking anglers to return the tags of any fish they caught. ■ The organ at the Picton United Church was dedicated as a memorial to those from the congregation who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. ■ Workers completed the demolition of the glass-enclosed top of the lighthouse at Point Traverse. For more than 60 years, the lighthouse was known as the “Red Onion” by Great Lakes mariners. The last tender to operate the station was W.J. Ostrander who served for 14 years.

40 years ago — 1973

■ A newer, larger ferry had been reassigned to the Glenora run, replacing the Quinte, which was to go out of service after 34 years on the route. The 15-car St. Joseph’s Islander, which had been in operation near Sault Ste. Marie, would be brought to the area to be teamed with the Quinte Loyalist. It has a three-tonne capacity and would hold three more cars. ■ Many in the Picton area were saddened to learn that 102-year-old retired school teacher Mary Dunkley passed away at Quinte Manor. Dunkley taught for nearly 50 years on Mary Street.

20 years ago — 1993

■ Prince Edward County Warden Cindy Conder and her staff remained firm on their stance that the Glenora ferry system should remain free of fares when they met with provincially appointed mediator Brooke McNabb and representatives from other municipalities opposed to the province’s proposal. The group had 40 days to convince the government to put off the implementation of the fares. ■ About 1,800 hunters applied for permits in the four-day controlled shotgun hunt for deer in the county. Some 600 hunters successfully received tags. ‘

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For the Birds book a memoir of a life of birding

Fred Helleiner is hard to miss at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. His trademark rusty bicycle often can be found leaning against a tree somewhere, its owner nearby scanning the beaches for shorebirds, his spotting scope slung over his shoulder. If there is no snow on the ground, he will be wearing sandals. Helleiner is something of an icon at Presqu’ile since moving there 14 years ago, following his retirement from Trent University, as Professor in the Department of Geography, a department which he founded. His weekly bird report is circulated to 2,000 or more subscribers to the Ontario Birds Bird Alert listserv and is also carried on the NatureStuff website. Needless to say, if it is a bird, and is in the park, Fred soon knows about it. With so many years of birding under his belt from the age of 12, it is appropriate that Fred should write a book on his hobby, from its “fledgling” beginnings when birdwatching was considered a namby pamby pursuit, favoured by elderly spinsters, retired teachers and school boys on a hike. His book, “For the Birds: Recollections and Rambles”, is just that – a memoir on his life as a birder, looking back to some of those earlier days and the friendships he made with fellow birders, some of them renowned like Fred Bodsworth, Jim Baillie, Ron Scovell, and Jim Woodford, all of whom I had also met when I was a young birder. That he was able to extract his most memorable experiences and get them in a book of only 71 pages must have been a challenge. However, he tackled the

A tireless worker in Prince Edward County’s quest for a residential hospice facility is crossing the Norris Whitney Bridge for a new challenge. Resource development coordinator Wayne Carruthers confirmed Tuesday that he will join Hospice Quinte next month. During his two-and-ahalf years with the organization, he has contributed to several of Hospice’s staple

job admirably, the result being a chronicle of his life as a birder. Fred admits that, despite his many years of birding, he does not keep a life list, preferring to concentrate his efforts closer to home, namely Presqu’ile Park. This did not prevent him however, from driving to Milford to see a black-bellied whistling duck from Texas, or a northern wheatear on Wolfe Island. His earlier trips as a teen birder in Toronto and Peterborough involved more effort, and he often depended on the generosity of others to take him birding somewhere. Long ago, he saw the advantage that a bicycle would have in furthering his efforts in finding new birds and he used it to access birding areas that previously had been beyond reach. On one exhausting trip, he relates, he biked from Hamilton to Burlington with a cohort to see a western grebe that had been reported there. Of course, the bird failed to appear, but he had better luck on another trip to see an American Avocet.

The entire book is sprinkled with similar anecdotes. A Frasier TV episode came to mind when he related a rite known as the snipe hunt. His perpetrators sadistically told him to sit quietly in the dusk surrounded by mosquitoes and wait patiently for the snipe to appear, which, of course, they never did. As a young gullible birder, his early life was riddled with similar experiences, all at his expense. Birdwatching was the target of ridicule when binoculars were stuffed under jackets to escape public view, and not the respected, popular pastime that it is today. I was also reminded of my own experiences as a field trip leader when birders will obediently follow me like sheep, even as I head for an outhouse. In his book, Fred commented that birding in earlier years in his birding circle was a male dominated hobby. Finally permitting a female to join their group once in Toronto, she sought to become a “groupie” of one well known birder who was looking for a reported great gray owl and refused to give this birder the much needed opportunity to relieve himself behind a tree. Only one reliable field guide available then – Peterson’s (and Fred admits to having memorized it from cover to cover), sub-standard binoculars, and a general lack of acceptance to birding as a legitimate hobby, things have sure changed in recent years. Helleiner, in his closing chapter, “The Next Generation,” mentions a number of younger birders who have given him reason to look forward to the future of birding with opti-

mism. He is understandably moved by the enthusiasm of many of the younger birders he sees entering the park, reminding him of the days when he, too, was starting out as teen birder. If I were to mention two of the birders who stand out that Fred remembers as very young birders who have gone on to do great things, they would be Ian Shanahan and Doug McRae, two of the most respected birders in Presquile Park today. Helleiner laments that some of these new birders will no longer be able to see bobwhites, nor access the shrinking number of public birding areas, as he did as a youth. However, species uncommon to him in his youth can now readily be found as they expand their range. “If anything I have said or done while interacting with young people will inspire them to develop the all consuming passion for birding that has so enriched my own life, then I will feel greatly satisfied.” For the Birds: Recollections and Rambles, by Fred Helleiner, is available at $20. It is being sold at the Lighthouse Gift Shop in the Park and at Out on a Limb in Brighton. All profits are being donated to the Friends of Presqu’ile’s 25th Anniversary Environmental Fund, which sponsors longterm projects like the eradication of invasive species.

fundraising efforts including the Hike For Hospice, the Coffee Morning, and Autumn Leaves Gala, as well as the shred-a-thron, Sobeys add-on fundaisers, and other events. “Together, we have made a huge contribution to the way end-of-life care is now delivered in Prince Edward County,” Carruthers said in an e-mail to volunteers and friends. “It goes without saying, it’s with

mixed emotions that I leave the Hospice Prince Edward Team and all that we have accomplished together.” Carruthers said he enjoyed working with and learning from many people during his stint with Hospice. Executive director Nancy Parks said Carruthers will be missed. “We wish him well with Hospice Quinte,” she said.

“It’s a good opportunity for him and good for hospice across the region.” Parks said Carruthers was hired under a Trillium grant and she said she believes the funding organization surely received excellent return on investment given his work in making the residential facility a reality.

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TORONTO Mayor Rob Ford continued to be the punch line to jokes around the world this week with institutions like Saturday Night Live and the Daily Show taking their respective shots at his extracurricular activities and his press conference mannerisms. Meanwhile, many of the city’s councillors turned their backs to him during open session and a lot of citizens, whether they were pro-Ford or anti-Ford had to wonder if they were getting the best bang for their collective buck at the municipal table. The shenanigans in Ontario’s capital underscore the reason why reforms to Ontario’s Municipal Act should be a priority for the province — namely, a mechanism that would allow taxpayers the right to recall municipal politicians who are not performing up to their expectations, provided that a certain threshold of public response is met. The municipal system in this part of the world (and for that matter, Canada’s provincial and federal systems) give people a free ticket once they’re elected to change their minds or to act in an irresponsible fashion. The fact that, in some cases, split voting puts candidates into power that most people wouldn’t have picked as their first choice further dilutes the public’s right of choice in many municipalities across the province. Perhaps, instead of being given a guaranteed four years, representatives should be held accountable for their actions at all times rather than the weeks and months leading up to the public going to the polls. One could argue that providing citizens the right of recall could lead to a lack of stability and it could also lead to unnecessary costs to campaign and to bring the issue to the people, but that could be countered with a proper system of checks and balances that would make it difficult for anyone to go forward and force a change on a whim. Such a process would also have to be strong enough that specific interests groups would need more than just the support of their own membership to oust a representative they regularly disagree with. Such a mechanism could also bring new accountability to councils where there are many members and where councillors can vote in blocks and have a fair bit of anonymity built up over time. Perhaps, if constituents of any councillor aren’t happy with his or her track record on any single vote they could begin an effort to take that representative to task rather than having to wait for another election. Here, in Prince Edward County, perhaps members of council would have been more inclined to follow through on the mandate they were given to restructure had they felt more immediacy to answer to the ratepayers they represent. And maybe, those same ratepayers would have shown their support for keeping the status quo — but they would speak. As the circus continues to play in the Big Smoke, one hopes that some serious attention is put toward the idea of change and that it isn’t fluffed off just because it doesn’t suit politician’s agendas.

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Suzanne Latchford-Kulker loves horses and helping others, and these passions led her and her husband, Ron, to establish the Heal With Horses Therapeutic Centre in Prince Edward County in 2009. A certified practioner in Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning, LatchfordKulker will be at the Picton branch of the public library to speak about this unique therapy on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. “We offer programming for the individual or for the entire family with an holistic approach that addresses the whole person and takes place under the canopy of nature,” says LatchfordKulker. In addition to learning how the Heal with Horses therapy helps improve the lives of adults, youth and children who are dealing with autism, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and other challenging conditions, you will hear personal stories of how working with horses and nature has improved so many lives. “The environment is designed for stress reduction and expansion of one’s skills as well,” says Latchford-Kulker. All are welcome to the free presentation. Other events in the coming weeks at the library include those geared to the holiday season. Watch for the library represented in the Bloomfield Santa Claus parade Friday, Nov. 29, as well as the Picton Santa Claus parade Dec. 1, and both the Wellington Christmas Parade and the Ameliasburgh Christmas in the Village event happening on Dec. 7. At the Ameliasburgh branch of the library during Christmas in the Vil-

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CHRISTINE RENAUD lage, Singer Sam Hirst will entertain all ages with Christmas carols. Lyric sheets will be provided for those who wish to sing along. Professional photographer Kelly Taylor will be on hand to take photos of children and families for free. The photos will be available to download following the event. There will be crafts for children including a Christmas tree ornament and marshmallow Santa craft. Friends of the Ameliasburgh and Consecon libraries will be serving a warm beverage and cookies. At all parades and events, in collaboration with Books for County Babies and County Kids Read, invitations will be handed out to children to visit the library to pick up a free book. The books can be picked up at any of the libraries six branches either following the parades or sometime over the holidays. To see the clubs, special events and workshops at the library, visit the online events calendar on the library website at www.peclibrary.org or drop in to any branch.

Cast members of Love, Loss and What I Wore preform in front of a full audience at Picton’s Regent Theatre Saturday night. The Prince Edward Learning Centre organized the Nora and Delia Ephron play as a fundraiser for the organization that annually supports over 150 local men and women in skills development, computer training, secondary school graduation and post-secondary preparation studies.(Jason Parks/Gazette Staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Veterans did their country proud through service

I sometimes felt, in the past, that not enough respect and thankfulness was afforded our veterans. However, when I left the ceremony at the cenotaph, I had a different view. After the Last Post was played, it seemed a gentle hush settled there as the wreath laying began; old and young alike taking part. From the uniformed men snapping to attention, reverently saluting and marching briskly away without missing a step, to the cadets, veterans and seniors, it was all carried out with deep respect for the fallen in service to their country. I have had great respect for our veterans as two had impacted me early in life. One was Oliver Cromwell Young (I was always impressed with that

Suzanne Latchford-Kulker opened a therapeutic centre in the county to help adults and youth overcome challenging conditions through therapy with horses. (Submitted photo)

CORRECTION

In a photo cutline on page 10 of the Nov. 7 Gazette, one of the quilters who donated the second prize in an upcoming MS Society raf-

fle was accidentally omitted. Fern Root was also involved in producing and donating the quilt. The Gazette regrets the error.

Picton and served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps in the first world war with the Hasty P s also. I walked by his home often going to visit my aunt and uncle, and Ackerman would be sitting on his front porch,slightly bent over and always trembling. He always had a special smile for me, and I knew he was a dear, gentle man; I always felt like running up and giving him a big hug for what he did, but was too shy. I would ask my aunt 'What's the matter with Ackerman every so often and she'd say 'He was shell-shocked in the war'. I couldn't quite understand what that meant, but I knew his sickness was caused by the war, and that he had gone overseas for

us. He gave so much for his country. His son later told me that the doctor said he was bent over from fear, and that he had been overseas twice. These two men loved and did their country proud; as those presently stationed in Canada and those serving in far-off countries love their homeland. They are willing to risk their lives so we, and future generations, can be free and enjoy the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. This is why I hold them in high esteem, and why there's a special place in my heart for "Ollie" and Mr. Ackerman. I am thankful to them all, including those I meet in everyday life. Louise Donahue Picton

Hasty Ps remembered during regiment’s 150th anniversary

I am originally from Prince Edward County and I attended Op-Husky in Sicily in July to commemorate the Hasty Ps landing in Sicily in 1943 .Each person in attendance stood in front of a

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name), my uncle Jim's brother. He was a big, husky fellow who loved children, and won my heart early on. He came home from the war, after serving with the Hasty P's from 1939-1945 in the Second World War.. He settled in Kingston, working for Alcan Aluminum. I often wondered why such a great man like him never married, and I came to my own conclusion, at such a young age (which could have been totally wrong); I figured that maybe he had what is now called PTSD, and maybe he had flashbacks or nightmares, and he wouldn't want to subject his family to that. The other gentleman was Morley Ackerman; he lived on Washburn St., in

With a group of friends, I attended the fundraiser on Saturday evening, for the Prince Edward Learning Centre. What an amazing group of local talent we have in the county. We all enjoyed the production, and the proceeds went to a very worthy organization. Three current students spoke on their experiences with the Centre, and read excellent poems they composed. The only criticism we all agreed upon, was most of the dialogue went to the right side of the stage, while the left side was left to do one liners. Such a shame it wasn't more evenly distributed, as it was obvious the degree of talent was equal on both sides! From the audience viewpoint, it is more interesting to have a variety, rather than the same voice in long stretches, which tends to promote catnaps!! All in all, a very enjoyable evening, for a worthy cause. Lynn Toth Consecon

fallen vteran's grave..I honoured Private Leavitt, Gordon,35, of Bloomfield. Every veteran's name was read out loud and as each name was read, each person responded with "here". If any family member or

anyone who is interested in the history of the Hasty Ps it is timely to remember and reflect on www.dropevent.com/galle ry/post 532310. There is a gallery for the events in Sicily this past July

and the recent Remembrance Day ceremony at Picton cenotaph and the 150th anniversary of The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. Paul MacArthur Oshawa

RAFFLE FOR RAINBOWS

Reaching For Rainbows was the chosen charity at the Maker’s Hand this year.. At the show, the charity raffled off weekends at four local bed and breakfast establishments. The winners were David Davies (Caruso’s On King), Gale Ryckman (Renlea House), Nancy Jackson (Bed and Beyond B&B), and Karin Ehrentraut (Thompson Farmhouse).. Pictured here at the draw are, from left, Rev. Lynne Donovan for Reaching For Rainbows and Anne Wardrop and Libby Crombie from the Maker’s Hand. (Submitted photo) The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion. We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Festival to feature record challenge Bubble event to promote village, entire county AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

Next July, Wellington may have an opportunity to burst Elmwood Park, New Jersey’s bubble and earn a Guinness World Record. To do that, residents and guests will have to burst some bubbles of their own — popping bubble wrap. In a promotion at Hawthorne High School in January, the Sealed Air Corporation, makers of Bubble Wrap brand packaging set a record with 366 people popping the bubbles at once. The event is expected to be a highlight of the inaugural Prince Edward County Bubble Festival, a brainchild of Wellington and District Business Association head Tina Konecny. “I had searched for a bubble record that would be easy to break,” she said, noting that the Guinness association approved the challenge almost immediately after she applied. Konecny said that she envisioned the Bubble Festival July 19 as something that could help to put Wellington and the whole county on the map. She indicated she was looking for that event that would make people in cities know where her home was and she stumbled upon the

concept while entertaining one afternoon. “I had bought a bubble gun from Giant Tiger and had friends over,” she said. “I thought how cool would it be to have everyone in the park making bubbles and filling the sky with them.” After that initial concept, Konecny thought she could come up with more than just a gathering of people blowing liquid soap bubbles. She thought of bubble gum, bubble wrap, tie-ins with local producers of bubbly wine, and even the thought bubbles contained in cartoons. Bubble bath races also came to mind as a possibility. “The idea is to bring people together for a free event,” Konecny explained. “It will all be run by volunteers and we’ll look to the support of sponsors to cover the costs of everything.” One sponsor that has already come on board is the Double Bubble company, which has offered its gum and its own measuring instruments to be used in bubble blowing contests that day.

While looking for ways to expand the event, Konecny came across Andrew Suttar, a Melbourne, Australia performer who uses large soap bubbles in a live presentation. He was looking for ways to get his act into North America and the festival actually will be his Canadian launch. Konecny is also talking to Samsam, a British man who is famous for the tricks he does with soap bubbles including one where he makes bubbles with people inside them. She said he is also keen on the idea of performing in the inaugural festival in the summer. While she has months to firm up the lineup for the festival, Konecny has not rested in getting the word out about her event. More than 500 people have been invited to share in the festival’s creation through a Facebook link. Konecny also plans to Tweet the likes of Rick Mercer, Oprah Winfrey, and Ellen DeGeneres. Already, MPP Todd Smith has also offered his backing for the upcoming event. Konecny said her hope is many community groups and businesses from across the county will come together and share their ideas and work to make the festival happen. Interesting parties can e-mail info@bubblefestival.ca or call Konecny at613399-5115 for more details.

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SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email whattamfh@sympatico.ca or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home by Saturday at noon. WHATTAM'S is proud to present....'Free Family Movie Day' at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month 2pm.

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PICTON FOOD BANK in need canned fruit/veggies/cereals/kraft dinner/cookies/juice crystals/ peanut butter/ tuna. Donations to the Pet Food Bank also appreciated. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY – Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS – Week 44 (Oct29-Nov4) –John Byers, Laurel Meysing, Geoffrey Matthews, Kevin Simmons, Eleanor Instead. PICTON KINETTES – Selling Raffle Tickets to win an I-Pad Air (value $600.) Tickets are $2ea or 3 for $5. Draw December 13. Tickets available at Flowers n Such or from any Kinette member. ANNUAL KIWANIS/SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – Will be on Monday December 2 at 6pm. Please call 476-3159 in advance to register children 12 years of age & under. MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347. ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 10-12noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items. THE SALVATION ARMY – Taking applications for Christmas Hampers & Toys on Tuesday Nov 5 until Dec 12th. Please bring identification, Income Statements & Expense information to the church on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings between 9am & noon. We are here to help make Christmas a little brighter. Info 476-3159. THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Continues their fundraiser “Mabels Labels”. These are cute, durable & can be personalized. Easy, on-line ordering is available with quick delivery. Visit www.thehub.mabelslabels.com to look & place an order. All profits benefit The Hub programs. For info call 476-8142. YOGA AT BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm. Cost $5. Sponsored by Bloomfield/ Hallowell Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. YOGA AT WELLINGTON TOWN HALL - Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm. Sponsored by the Wellington Rec Committee 393-3798. Everyone welcome. CHERRY VALLEY YOGA – One hour drop in Gentle Yoga Classes $5. Tues 5:30-6:30pm, Thurs 9:3010:30am. Athol Community Hall, 1679 County Rd. 10. CHERRY VALLEY GAMES NIGHT – First & Third Fridays of the month, 7:30pm. (Note no games Nov 1) Adults only, casual & friendly ping pong, scrabble, cards & board games. Bring your own refreshments. Athol Community Hall 1679 County Rd. 10. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Discussion meeting every Tuesday 7:30pm Consecon United Church Hall, Consecon. SCENES OF SANDBANKS-BEYOND THE HARVEST – Original art show & sale Nov 2-Dec 1. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-5pm Black Prince Winery 13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton. Proceeds from the show will be directed to the Friends of Sandbanks Provincial Park – towards the Lakeshore Lodge Trail. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – New Show “Permission to Dream”. Opens Oct 30 & runs through Jan 28. Opening reception Nov 2, 2-4pm. 223 Main St. Picton 476-5665. Open daily 11-4pm. WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets 9am-12noon Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women. WELLINGTON ELKS DART LEAGUE – Looking for players/teams. Thursday nights Oct-April. Contact Ken 399-2117. LOYALIST DECORATIVE PAINTER’S GUILD – Meets every 2nd Wed of the month Carrying Place United Church 7pm. Snacks & coffee 6:30pm. Bring regular painting supplies. Info Noreen 475-2005. CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Crib Nite 7pm $5. Every Fri nite through fall/winter. CONSECON LEGION – Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday evening 7pm. Cost $5. CONSECON LEGION – Bid Euchre every Tuesday evening 7pm. Cost $5. PEC QUILTER’S GUILD – Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6:30pm Pinecrest School Bloomfield. Be inspired by members work, hear guest speakers, learn new techniques, borrow from an extensive library. First meeting is free, yearly membership $25 + name tag $5. Become involved to plan the Bi-annual Quilt Show to be held next July. Beginners welcome. DROP IN BEGINNER FRENCH – With Maurice 2pm every Thursday. Picton Br Library. NOVEMBER 22 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS by FOOD NOT BOMBS – Picton Br Library 12noon to 1pm. All welcome to enjoy a healthy soup lunch. Interested in being involved to help? Call Christine 4765962. NOVEMBER 22 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Friday Night Dinner featuring a BBQ Steak dinner consisting of 8oz Ribeye steak with potato, vegetables, soup & dessert, coffee/tea. $14.95. ½ price for 10 & under. Serving 5-7pm. Take- out available.

NOVEMBER 22 – WELLINGTON ELKS LODGE #566 – Open House & Membership Information Night at the Allisonville Hall (corner of Cty Rd 2 & Dutch Rd) Meet & greet begins 5pm followed by a short information session, dinner provided. Info contact Pat 3995340. NOVEMBER 22/23/24 – PECMH AUXILIARY COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES – At Isaiah Tubbs Resort. Silent auction of trees, bake sale, bucket draws, Christmas boutique & live entertainment. All proceeds to our Picton Hospital. Santa will also be in attendance. NOVEMBER 23 – WINDOWS 8 BOOTCAMP – Computer workshop Picton Br Library 10am-2pm. Free but registration is required as space is limited. Call Amanda 476-5962 to register. NOVEMBER 23 – PEC 4H DANCE CLUB – Country Square Dance at Sophiasburgh Town Hall 2711 Cty Rd 5. Refreshments provided. 8pm-11pm. Admission $10pp, $15/family. Live music with Mike Kelly & the Allisonville Dance Band. Caller & Instructor Dave & Kay Snedden. Info Liz 476-8104/Sue 4760405/Keith393-5336. NOVEMBER 23/24 – FREE TV/ELECTRONICS DROP OFF EVENT – Hosted by Sonrise Academy & The Kinsmen Club. 9am-4pm Home Hardware Parking Lot, 13544 Loyalist Parkway, Picton. Info www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. NOVEMBER 26 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-9513711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church. NOVEMBER 26 – DROP-IN CHESS CLUB – Beginners & advanced welcome. 1-4pm. Picton Br Library. NOVEMBER 26 – AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – With Whitney Wellington Br Library 4-5pm. Free. NOVEMBER 26 –HEAL WITH HORSES – With Suzie Latchford. Learn how people are helped by this unique therapy. 7pm Picton Br Library. Free. NOVEMBER 26 – PEC FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets 7pm Bloomfield Town Hall. Phil Norton: Nature Photography. NOVEMBER 27 – LOAVES & FISHES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – At the Salvation Army. No charge. All welcome to attend for good food & fellowship. NOVEMBER 27 – PEC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Annual General Meeting & pot luck dinner at the Picton Town Hall. Details at horticultural.org. NOVEMBER 27 – PEC HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Annual General Meeting & pot luck dinner at the Picton Fire Hall. Details at pechorticultural.org. NOVEMBER 28 – SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP – Discussion & actions on justice issues. 5:30pm Picton Br Library. All welcome. Info Christine 476-5962. NOVEMBER 28 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Special presentation on the JFK assassination 7:30pm in the banquet hall. Presented by Roger Riendeau (current Legion president) who is one of the few authorities on the event. He will be doing a presentation in Dallas on Nov 22, the 50th anniversary of the assassination. No charge for attendance, but will accept donations to the Storehouse Foodbank. Food or cash donations acceptable. Tax receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more. NOVEMBER 28 – POOCH – Stephanie McLaren of the Prince Edward Family Health Team will speak on “The New Face of Primary Care” at Wellington United Church 7pm. NOVEMBER 28 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking? NOVEMBER 29/30 – CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – One-of-a-kind crafts & collectibles at Bloomfield United Church, Friday 3-8pm & Saturday 9am-4pm. NOVEMBER 30 – ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – A Benefit Concert for Reaching for Rainbows “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”. 3:304:30pm at 31 King St. Picton. Hosted by author & poet JC Sulzenko & Narrated by CBC Host Rob Clipperton (ret’d). Tickets $10Adult/$20 Family/Children 8-12 Free. Tickets available at Century 21 476-2100/Books & Company 476-3037/St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 476-6024 & Stephen Licence Sports 966-6900. NOVEMBER 30 – CHRISTMAS WREATH & BASKET SALE – Annual fundraiser for Glenwood Cemetery. Purchase Wreaths & Baskets for use in homes during the holiday season & for placement on monuments in memory of loved ones. Glenwood Chapel 47 Ferguson St. Picton 10am-1pm. To order call 476-0096. NOVEMBER 30 – SLOW & SINFUL GALA – A Tribute to County Bubbly. Dance to “Little Bluff” at the Highline Hall Wellington 7pm. Proceeds to healthy food initiatives in PEC. Details at www.slowfoodthecounty.ca. DECEMBER 1 – WORLD AIDS DAY – Pre-loved jewelry & accessories sale upstairs at Books & Company, Main St Picton. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Campaign to Stem the Tide Against AIDS, organized by Grannies for Mbuyas. Tea, coffee & goodies available. Shop before or after the Picton Santa Claus Parade & help support children in Africa orphaned by AIDS. DECEMBER 1 – ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE – Picton United Church. Come hear local choirs & sing your favorite Christmas carols. Procession of choirs 6:45pm. Service begins 7pm. Proceeds to the Salvation Army, Children’s Aid Society & Picton United Church County Food Bank. DECEMBER 8 – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PICTON COUNCIL 10308 – Ham Supper (Ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans) 4-7pm St. Gregory’s School Gym, $13pp or 2 for $25. Info call Alfred & Danny 476-3902. DECEMBER 11 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Dinner & meeting 12 noon, Friendship United Church Hall Demorestville. $10 Lunch by Demorestville W.I. No dishes required. Phone Peggy 4763755 by Monday prior.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Wellington Legion to host lecture on Kennedy assassination

Next Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Wellington Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 president Roger Riendeau will give a special lecture on the 50th

anniversary of the shooting of U.S. president John F. Kennedy. Riendeau teaches a course about the subject at the University of Toronto.

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New tanker stationed in Wellington Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The Prince Edward County fire department announced on Monday the addition of a new tanker truck to the municipal fire fleet. A release from the municipality says the new tanker is the second of its kind to join the fleet and will be stationed to service Wellington and the surrounding area. The acquisition of the truck was accounted for in council's 10-year capital plan designed to retire and replace County fire vehicles, the release says. The purchase kicked off with a bidding process in 2012 with Dependable Emergency Vehicles of Brampton, Ont. being contracted to

build the tanker. Design, service and delivery, warranty, and cost were all major considerations in selecting the manufacturer, the release says. Fire chief Scott Manlow says in the release the new truck will help ensure the safety of Prince Edward County residents. “The addition of the new tanker ensures that our firefighters have the equipment they need to serve residents and the community for years to come,” said Manlow. “On behalf of the Prince Edward County fire department, I'd like to thank council for recognizing the value, and committing to upgrading the County's fleet of vehicles.” The new tanker was

delivered earlier this month for a total cost of $242,000. The truck will replace a vehicle that is 23 years old. The 10-year plan will see new trucks added on a yearly basis and ensure local firefighters have up-to-date equipment. “In addition to providing firefighters with the latest equipment to keep residents safe, the new trucks will reduce the fire department’s vehicle maintenance costs, positively impact the County’s insurance underwriter’s rating, and generally supports the County’s strategic plan objective of providing an efficient, effective and responsive municipal government,” the release says.

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While it didn't exactly paint a rosy picture of Prince Edward County, several councillors noted there was a lot of valuable information in the County Community Foundation's Vital Signs 2013 report. The report, which was presented to committee of the whole last Thursday, is a yearly project undertaken by foundations across the country. County Community Foundation board of directors member and vital signs project leader Brian Beiles presented the key aspects of

but 55 per cent of them could not afford to buy a house in Prince Edward County today. The report says those waiting on social housing will have to wait four years on average in Prince Edward and 41.4 per cent of renters here spend more than 30 per cent of their income on housing. In terms of health, the report indicates a teen pregnancy rate in Prince Edward that is two-and-a-half times the provincial average. Obesity and smoking rates in Prince Edward and Hastings counties are also well above the Ontario average. The safety portion of the

the report notes boasted 600,000 visitors in 2012. But that is essentially where the good news ended. Among the challenges noted in the report were the municipality's aging population, low median income, and lack of economic diversity — with 50 per cent of the economy concentrated in construction, retail, healthcare, and agriculture. Additionally, the report says 51 per cent of the local work force has to travel outside of Prince Edward County to work. The report says 83 per cent of the municipality's population are home owners,

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As winter approaches so too does a growing Prince Edward County tradition. The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association's (PECWA) yearly Wassail festivities kicked off on Monday as the organization crowned a new king and queen of Wassail at a festive gathering in Macaulay House Museum. The celebration harkens back to an ancient English tradition meant to celebrate the harvest before the arrival of winter and to ensure a good harvest the next year. The word wassail is derived from an old English saying meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;be you healthyâ&#x20AC;? and is also the name of a mulled hot cider traditionally imbibed as an integral part of wassailing. In Prince Edward County, Wassail takes place during the last two weekends in November and the first weekend of December. This year's incarnation features festivities spread across 20 county wineries where visitors are invited to ride from winery to winery to enjoy mulled wine, culinary treats, and even the odd song. Visitors are encouraged to express their spirit in song â&#x20AC;&#x201D; those who do will be treated to a free wine tasting. PECWA Wassail committee head Sally Peck said this year's celebration will continue to build on past success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wineries are open serving up tasty treats, bonfires (to) roast chestnuts,â&#x20AC;? she said. Peck said organizers were also looking this year to expand the celebration to

Heidi said the couple looks forward to a chance to have some fun in their new roles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have an opportunity we'll hop on the bus and visit the wineries and do a bit of carolling â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have a bit of fun for Wassail this year,â&#x20AC;? she said. Organizers have set up several bus tours. The tours take place on the Saturday afternoons of Nov. 23, Nov. 30, and Dec. 7. The buses

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Council urges Canada Post to keep rural services Motion suggests new revenuegenerating ideas Chad Ibbotson

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As the federal government gets set to debate how to handle public postal services during a review of the Canadian Postal Service Charter in 2014, Prince Edward County's councillors will be looking to ensure rural post offices don't face service cuts. Committee of the whole voted in favour of a motion last week which asks the federal government to consider instituting revenuegenerating services rather than reducing services within the public post office. The committee's motion is nearly identical to a suggested resolution offered on the Canadian Union of Postal Workersrun web site www.publicpostoffice.ca. The motion was put on last Thursday's committee agenda by councillor Bev Campbell and was tabled at the meeting by mayor Peter Mertens who was asked to speak on the motion in Campbell's absence. “The intent of the motion is to encourage the government to look at how this review will be conducted and that there will be an opportunity for public consultation,” Mertens said at the meeting. “It's important for all rural communities in Ontario and it's especially important for us because at this point — even before

this review is conducted — there are changes being made to the postal service in this county.” Mertens said in many cases the changes are done without any consultation with the municipality or its residents. “Several post offices have had their hours reduced and weren't notified that that's happening,” he said. “We don't want that kind of approach when it comes to reviewing the charter where the charter might be an excuse or an opportunity to reduce services even further.” He said the post office should be looking for opportunities to increase revenue, not for opportunities to reduce services. The motion says the charter review comes at a time when Canada Post is campaigning for major service cuts and has already “dramatically cut service by closing or downsizing public post offices, eliminating rural mailbox delivery and removing street letter collection boxes.” The motion says both Canada Post and the federal government should do everything in their power to prevent any additional cuts and “instead deal with financial issues by adding revenue-generating services like many other post offices around the world.” The motion says the public has the right to have input on the publicly owned post office. It says the current charter has a number of problems that need fixing and the government could use the charter

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review to reduce services “and even lay the groundwork for privatizing or deregulating Canada Post.” The motion says the charter could be improved by: Ensuring that the moratorium on post office closures in small and rural communities protects the public nature of post offices, eliminating exceptions to the moratorium, extending the consultation process over possible closures and making the process and moratorium more transparent, establishing an independent Canada Post ombudsperson to report on Canada Post's performance in meeting charter expectations, and establishing a reasonable, uniform and democratic process for making changes to the postal delivery network, but only after consultation with the public and other stakeholders. Picton's Main Street location is among the post offices protected by the moratorium. Councillor Barry Turpin suggested the motion be circulated to other municipalities to garner support. “There are a lot of rural

areas in Ontario that, I'm sure, would support us on this and — if there were more money coming in — they wouldn't have to cut the services,” he said. If passed at the council meeting of Nov. 26, the motion will be forwarded to the minister responsible for Canada Post and Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp requesting the government consider ways to generate additional revenue through services like bill payments, insurance, and banking.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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Shake off that November funk and join local winegrowers in Wassail celebrations!

In a process unique to the Prince Edward County wine region, vines of fine varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Riesling need to be buried to withstand the cold winter. Once the job is done, it’s time to let loose and everyone is invited! Ontario’s most unique wine celebration, Wassail pays tribute to the age old tradition of celebrating the harvest before the arrival of winter. Merrymakers would travel from house to house singing, feasting and, of course, quenching their thirst with local grog.

During the last two weekends in November and the first weekend of December, this modern version of Wassail is a an incredible time to drive from winery to winery and join in the seasonal festivities. Enjoy mulled wine and culinary treats ranging from gingerbread to beef wellington. Arrive singing a seasonal tune and you’ll even be treated to a free wine tasting! Shop to your hearts content and stock up on some great Ontario wines and wine related gifts in time for the holidays. Self tour the Wassail Wineries or register for a bus tour (Saturday at 1pm). Bus tours will visit 5-6 wineries in the afternoon. Macaulay House Museum is also Cost is $15 per person, comes with a 6 bottle wine totebag participating in Wassail and a complimentary taste as each stop (other samples celebrations, with a range of $1-2 depending on winery). family friendly events happening N IO T LC & S M E U R A DP A on all three weekends. Wassail Nov 23rd 12:30pm The Waring House Dec 7th 12:30pm The Waring House celebrations also overlap a number of 1:00pm Huffs Winery 1:00pm Wellington other events happening around the Nov 30th 12:30pm The Waring House County, such as the popular Countylicious For more details or to reserve a spot 12:45pm Huffs Winery price fixe dining promotion and Slow Food the email sally@sugarbushvineyards.ca 1:00pm Bloomfield County’s Slow and Sinful Gala on November 30th.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

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Hosting the annual art show Scenes of Sandbanks... and Beyond, showcasing 30 local artists in support of Sandbanks Provincial Park.

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Serving delicious mulled wine and traditional Italian cookies throughout Wassail.

DEVIL’S WISHBONE WINERY 1014 County Rd. 7 (North Marysburgh) (613) 476 1199 www.devilswishbone.com paul@devilswishbone.com

Local artists Tara Wilkinson and Andrew Csafordi will be on hand to help us celebrate Wassail, along with local businesses Scottish Accents, The Store in Cherry Valley and Portland Bridge Pickling Society. We will also be pairing our wines with Fifth Town Artisan cheeses.

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Mulled wines to warm you up, baked goodies and a selection of gift baskets for Christmas gift giving.

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Karlo Estates Wassail After PartySaturday, November 23rd. Formal Tasting with Food Pairings 7:00 – 8:30. Breads, Spreads and Wine Dance Party 8:30 to 11:00. Try and Buy wines for the holiday season and order complimentary gift wrapping $15.00 per person includes full ﬂight tasting with food pairings Sons of Edward Breads and Spreads and one complimentary glass of wine. Throughout Wassail tastings with food pairings are complimentary with the singing of a seasonal carol or the Wassail salute. Shop for gift wrapped wine and gift certiﬁcates.

LIFT HAUS WINERY (613) 399 3588 www.lifthauswinery.ca lifthauswinery@bellnet.ca

BROKEN STONE WINERY 524 Closson Rd. (Hillier) (416) 557 7565 www.brokenstone.ca info@brokenstone.ca

Serving up tasty tourtiere bites of lamb or pork in phyllo pastry. Gift baskets also available.

CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARDS 629 Closson Road (Hillier) (613) 399 1418 www.clossonchase.com info@clossonchase.com

During Wassail celebrations, we will be pairing our wines with chocolate from Port Hope’s Mercury Chocolate. Gift packages will be available, with a portion of sales going to support the Wellington Community Food Bank.

THE GRANGE OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY 990 Closson Rd. (Hillier) (613) 399 1048 www.grangeofprinceedward.com info@grangeofprinceedward.com

Serving spiced Pinot and holiday treats. Wine jelly, local honey and gift baskets available for Christmas gifts. Featuring hand spun yarn and knit creations from Seventh Town Alpaca Ranch. Come view the local art in our upstairs gallery.

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Featuring a different local taste each weekend. Wine pairings with 66 Gilead Vodka, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, Harden & Huyse Chocolate and Carriage House Cooperage vinegars.

LACEY ESTATES WINERY 804 Closson Rd. (Hilier) (613) 399 2598 www.laceyestates.com info@laceyestates.com

Offering mini pulled pork sliders with apple and cabbage slaw. Wine jellies, chutneys, baked treats and handmade wine related gifts available, as well as art by in house artist Charlotte Lacey.

NORMAN HARDIE WINERY 1152 Greer Rd. (Hillier) (613) 399 5297 www.normanhardie.com norm@normanhardie.com

BY CHADSEY’S CAIRNS WINERY 17432 Loyalist Parkway (Hillier) (613) 399 2992 www.bychadseyscairns.com thecairns@reach.net

Offering mulled wines and roasted chestnuts with local cheddar and ice-wine mustard, along with our traditional mini-beef wellingtons and savoury shortbreads by East and Main. Enjoy a bonﬁre with Wassail toasts and caroling. We are releasing two new wines during Wassail, our 2011 Chardonnay and 2012 Riesling and between 4pm and 5pm on Saturdays will be providing tastes of (and taking orders for) DARKLING, our ﬁrst traditional-method red sparkling made from our St. Laurent grapes from 2011.

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Serving lamb meatballs in homemade tomato sauce, complemented by chocolate treats and cookies. Gift baskets available.

HARWOOD ESTATE VINEYARDS

18908 Loyalist Parkway (Hillier) (613) 399 1631 www.harwoodestatevineyards.com info@harwoodestatesvineyards.com

Nov. 23rd, Pleasant Bay Miniature horses, Nov. 30th, McColl Farms lambs & sheep,white mulled wine and lamb Oktoberfest sausages made with Windward White, Dec. 7th, live acoustic guitar music by Mark McGreevy from 1-3pm, red mulled wine and Moroccan Pulled Lamb sliders. “Christmas Carole – oke” every Wassail weekend!

KEINT-HE WINERY & VINEYARDS

49 Hubbs Creek Road (Wellington) (613) 399 5308 www.keint-he.ca bryan@keint-he.ca

Featuring cheese pairings from Agrarian Cheese Market & Speakeasy with select wine tastings. Savour mulled wine and roast your own chestnuts around our indoor ﬁreplace.

ROSEHALL RUN VINEYARDS 1243 Greer Rd. (Hillier) (613) 399 1183 www.rosehallrun.com wine@rosehallrun.com

This year, we are featuring Ironworks, home made cheese, shortbread, goulash, a Pinot party and bargain prices on our wines.

Serving up 48 hour roasted, County raised, beef stew. Paired with our County Pinot Noir. Open 10 - 6 for tastings.

Enjoy specially prepared seasonal treats from the Greer Road Grocer and new wine releases. Every visitor who makes a wine purchase will be eligible to receive a gift from our Wassail Tree.

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Starting Wassil with an evening bonﬁre at 6:30 on Nov. 22. Serving mini turkey and vegetarian pot pies, mulled wine and ciders. Small craft project to take away, wine jellies and preserves.

Homemade goodies, Christmas gifts and unique socking stuffers. Nov. 30th features John Nyman’s maple sausages and other maple syrup products, as well as Suzanne LaFrance’s jams, jellies and baking.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Become a satisfied volunteer through Community Care opportunities

Is it time for you to be a volunteer? Are you already a volunteer and you want to try something new? Community Care might have just the opportunity available for you. We have a myriad of volunteer positions that will appeal to seasoned volunteers; people seeking their first volunteer experience; for those who have a few hours to give; and for those who have several hours a week; for those looking for a group experience; and for people wishing to work on their own; some positions are social and others are individual; some are ongoing, and other positions are

one-time, project based. All of the staff members at Community Care have formal training in the management of volunteers and are skilled at matching the skills and interests of volunteers with the volunteer position. According to a Canadian Heritage study on why people volunteer ( www.nald.ca), it’s essential to “ensure that volunteer assignments are satisfying and fulfilling. This has a payback beyond volunteers remaining with the organization. According to several surveys, the best agents for recruitment are volunteers who share their

positive experiences with others.” This is what Thrift Shop volunteers have to say: “I enjoy meeting and talking to the seniors and the community members who come into the Thrift Shop. It has broadened my circle of friends and it’s amazing what people are looking for. Usually they manage to find something they need.” “I get to know people and people get to know me.” “Working in the Thrift Shop has become part of my routine and I can give back to my community by raising money to help seniors.” “It’s fun!” “It’s like Christmas every day.”

We’re always recruiting new volunteers because there are more seniors to help, more things to be done. At the present time, we have openings at the thrift shop – both locations. 281 Main Street where we sell furniture and household items and 165 Main Street where we sell clothing, linens and shoes. This is a social experience and people give three hours a week. We can accommodate volunteers who are away for several weeks a year (some are snowbirds) so don’t let that stop you from putting your name forward. The study above points out that current volunteers

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Velo Vineyards co-owner Kathleen Greenaway elected as PECWA chair

The Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) has elected those who will lead the organization through the next year. The organization's annual general meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; held on Saturday, Nov.16 at Sugarbush Vineyards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; saw four members return for the upcoming year. Sally Peck of Sugarbush Vineyards, Liz Lacey of Lacey Estates, Richard Karlo of Karlo Estates, and Richard Johnston of By Chadsey's Cairns will return for 2014. The four returning members will be accompanied by new 2014 members Caroline Granger of the Grange of Prince

Edward and Bryan Rogers of Keint-He Winery and Vineyard. The executive will also feature new members from two new wineries opened in 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tim Keupfer of Broken Stone and Sacha Squairs of Three Dog Vineyards. Velo Vineyards co-owner Kathleen Greenaway was elected as PECWA chair for the year. A release from the association says Greenaway is the first vineyard-owning chair the organization has had in many years. Greenaway says in the release she will be looking out for local wine interests in the coming year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With provincial and

local elections likely in the coming year, and with a number of significant winerelated issues on the horizon, it will be important for PECWA to be well-prepared and well-positioned to make sure our local interests are heard,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This executive has the talent and background to help lead PECWA forward during these interesting times.â&#x20AC;? Greenaway has coowned Velo Vineyards on Loyalist Parkway near Wellington for six years. The release says the vineyard grows some of the only muscat and st. laurent in the county, along with

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restoring the board to original condition. Schultz, whom McKinney has hired as his lead engineer, even spent hours on the phone talking with Jones, who is planning on sending the studio a care package with original parts that can't be bought. "He knows the board in and out," said Schultz, who said its creator was only too happy to help with the project. The board is connected into a computer system and hard drives, so the studio has, in effect, the best of both worlds, allowing easy digital edits and industry standards like Pro Tools, as well as the true sound musicians crave.

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Murray. Through connections in the industry, McKinney and old friend Ken Schultz — a sought-after engineer in his own right, having worked with bands like April Wine, Supertramp, Three Days Grace, and Black Cherry — discovered the mixing board had been moved to Hudson, Quebec in the late 1990s and it had clearly seen better days. For the past three years, it had been sitting out of use. It was in such poor repair, rats had eaten away at some of the wiring. McKinney and Kiss purchased the device and painstakingly brought it home in a cube van in January. Since then, McKinney and Schultz have spent their time completely

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warmth that analog can bring." He indicated that musician Neil Young is among the outspoken people leading the industry away from MP3 files and back to a mix that includes more traditional methods. The Rainderk Symphony is about the length of a small car and has a wide range of knobs and sliders on it, allowing sound engineers to make very subtle changes. Only 83 similar boards — each custom made — were produced by its designer Cyril Jones. The particular board that now resides in Glenora was made for a Toronto studio in 1993 and it was used to record albums for a who's who of Canadian musicians over the years, including songstress Anne

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Branch #78 would like to extend a very special thank-you to the veterans of WWII, Korea, The Gulf War, Afghanistan, and all veterans serving and retired who attended. The RCL Legion continues to support veterans, their families, and our community. Thank you very much.

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So far, the studio has seen two recording sessions — one for an Imax film and another with a children's performer who works with PBS — and its operators are quite pleased. "It's like hearing creamy butter run through your ear. The sound is magical," said McKinney. "A soul resides in that old gear. Much like an old piano or guitar, a lot of heart and soul has been pushed through it." Schultz adds there's a real authenticity to the product. "It sounds like what you're doing out there (in the studio)," he said. "It sounds real. It's an accurate representation of what you're doing. That's all a studio is supposed to be." Schultz grabbed at a Macbook Pro laptop sitting near the mixing board and said that today, many people think that's a studio and many don't believe in dedicated places to craft music. He adds much of the tuning and work has been done on a computer rather than in the room. "I could hit enough notes with a computer to make an album, but I'm not a musician. I don't feel I have the right to make records," he said. "Too many people are trying to make records." Schultz said analog gives musicians a more organic sound and said it showcases those people who have talent. Nowadays, he said the music industry is so geared to profit that even big talents are in the studio for one take and a lot of the mistakes are corrected by digital techniques like auto tuning and looping. The true craft, he said, is in getting them to perform to their best. "We really believe the

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focus should be on the music," adds McKinney. "If you can't do something in the studio, you had better practice." Business-wise, the two men believe they have something special as many in the business know the board they're using and believe in it. Schultz said to his knowledge, the only

similar studio in the region is the Bathhouse, the studio owned by the Tragically Hip. The new studio,which McKinney jokes is named Tarpit Sound because it's the place where old dinosaurs gather, is truly a labour of love for those working the controls. "It's an endeavour for a

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County Traders We Purchase Estates Furniture & Antiques BUY, SELL, TRADE 39 Stanley Street Bloomfield, Ontario MON.-TUES. CLOSED Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm Sun. 12noon -4pm

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DIRECT & DISH Satellite over 150 regular channels, 60 movie channels, lots of sports channels. Call 10am-9pm, 613-848-1049 FIREWOOD SALE: Log lenghts, single or double loads, call 613332-1199 or cell 613-334-9544. KITCHEN AID stainless steel fridge 29 1/2Wx67Hx31 1/2D on rollers, $600; LG electric stove stainless steel 30Wx48Hx25 1/4D, $800; Bathroom one piece counter top "marble look" porcelain with built in sink 86 1/2"Lx22"W $100; mirror 85 1/2L $50. Call (613)3925199, 7-9am MAPLE FIREWOOD, cut and split, $250/cord picked up, delivery extra. Phone 613-476-6112 MIXED FIREWOOD, dried 3 years $270/cord picked up 613-476-2380. MOBILE HOMES for sale. Instant cottage or home, great for off shore workers, farm help. $5000$20,000. We deliver. 613-657-1114 cell 613-218-5070. SEASONED MIXED firewood, $275 delivered. Call 613-399-3610 USED VINYL windows for sale immediately. Many different sizes and configurations. White vinyl, thermal pane, double hung vertical, fixed, singles & doubles. Can be viewed at www.absolutecontractors.ca or in person at 1296 Hamilton Rd in Trenton, Mon to Fri, 8-4:30pm. WOODSTOVE, Vermont Castings, very good appearance and condition. Original cost $2,000, sell for $500. Phone 613-393-2574

CENTRAL BOILER

OUTDOOR FURNACES

with savings up to $300

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca

R0012398024

SALE ENDS NOV. 25/13 Call for more information Your local DEALER

FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613

ANTIQUES

CASH PAID. Estate clearance, downsizing, emptying the basement, barn or attic? Give us a call. We buy signs, advertising, watches/clocks (working or not), oil, tobacco etc. tins, fountain pens, lighters, pipes, corkscrews, pottery, crocks, glass, costume jewellery and many items you were going to throw out. Also buying gold & silver. Call 613-393-5886. PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE refinishing and restoration. Antiques bought and sold. Free pick-up and delivery. Butler Creek Antiques, Schoharie Rd. 613-476-1142.

C LASSIFIEDS Ph. 613-476-3201 - Fax 613-476-3464 Email: gazetteclass@bellnet.ca THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 - 25 DEATHS - $21.00; FOUND, BEREAVED - No charge Box Replies $5.00; EXTRA $1.50 charge for billed ads. EXTRA $5.00 charge for a HEADING COMBINATION RATES available for The Picton Gazette and The Napanee Beaver

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

Providing professional service with care, dignity and personal attention to all details surrounding the loss of a loved one. 2 Centre Street, Picton Robert C. Osborne 476-5571 Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 4:00pm

CARS AND TRUCKS

FOR RENT

NOW OPEN

NEED SPACE?

GREEN CO. RECYCLING Recycling Cars and Trucks Scrap Metals • Auto Parts Sold

51 Billy Brews Road (1 road west 49 Highway) Deseronto Ontario

613-929-7572 Call Dan the Parts Man

CARS AND trucks wanted for scrap or recycling, we buy scrap metal, free pickup or you bring in. Dan 613-929-7572. We also sell auto parts and tires.

APPLIANCES FOR SALE

NEW and USED

APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH$$$

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.

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 969-0287 FARM

ASP CONTRACTORS, airless spray painting, power washing, barns, houses, factories, etc. Corn, glass and sandblasting, new steel roofs installed, roofs screwnailed and boards replaced, eavestroughs and gutter guards installed, addions and foundations. 1-800-589-1375, georgewickens@hotmail.com BARN REPAIRS, steel roofs repaired or replaced, barn boards replaced, beam repairs, sliding doors, eavestroughs, screwnailing, painting, sandblasting, etc. Call John, 613-392-2569

PETS

2013 FALL REBATE SALE

The Picton Gazette

QUINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits, also overnights & vacation stays. 613-476-6265 THE PAMPERED POOCH. 194 N. Front St. Belleville 613-968-5340. Haircuts, nails, baths, creative design.

COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Retail Space FOR LEASE:

FOR RENT

SENIORS PLEASE 105 Bridge St

Bachelor Apartment available! $675 mo. plus hydro, first/last Quiet area on the Bay Appliances, laundry Super on site

613-970-0225

1 BEDROOM apartment, $775 monthly includes heat, hydro and water. Just minutes to downtown Picton. Call 613-827-3071 1 BEDROOM available December, all inclusive $910, fully updated, hardwood floors, no smk, building, contract. Brian 613-240-5332. 1 BEDROOM, large Main floor, gas fireplace, $750 plus utilities first/last/references 613-476-4863. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath, brand new modular home, town water, deck, open concept, grass cut, snowplowing included, $1195 plus utilities (gas heat). Seniors Discount. Raspberry Fields 100 Upper Lake St. 613-885-1307 (cell) 2 BEDROOM newly renovated, fridge/stove and water included, available October 15, first/last required, $775 monthly 613-6452157. 2 BEDROOM side-by-side duplex bungalow, lawn maintenance and snow removal included, economical utilities,$675 monthly 613-8851307. 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath house. Open concept hardwood floors, central vac, propane fireplace. Cozy home. Great rate for the right person. Available immediately... contact natasha.clark@hotmail.com 3 BEDROOM, century brick home in Picton, available for short term rental, partially furnished, $1200+ utilities, available immediately. 613-849-8501. AVAILABLE DECEMBER, 1 bedroom apartment, $825 plus hydro, hardwood floors, updated kitchens, non-smk building, contact Brian 613-240-5332. COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Picton fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer, first/last/references required. Call 613-476-8052.

ELDER CARE RETIREMENT HOME

311 Main Retail $1100/month, plus util. 124 Main Retail $800/month, plus util. Apply at our Office:

141 Main St, Picton

Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

TWO OFFICES and reception area downtown Picton, no stairs, high visibility $590 includes heat 613-476-7980.

FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM apartment, furnished, includes heat, hydro, cable tv, internet, vacation rental has everything, short term or long term rental. 613-476-7701.

A PLACE FOR YOU TO CALL HOME

Private Main Floor Room Available

with ensuite bath All inclusive. 24 hr care. For more information call 613-393-2741 317 Main Street, Bloomfield

“Let us spoil you”

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

From Boxes to Boats Low Cost Storage in Wellington Indoor/outdoor storage for boats and RV’s of all shapes and sizes. Monthly & Seasonal Rates

613.399.3393

DON'T WANT to commit but need a place to stay, no leases. 2 bedroom fully furnished units available until April 2014. $250/week all inclusive. Call 613-399-1761. email: tanya@loyalistcottages.ca

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT

Macaulay Village Homes: 4 bed Home avail December $900 plus 3 bed Home avail December $870 plus 2 bed Home avail December $840 plus Apply at our Office:

141 Main St, Picton

Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

FULLY FURNISHED apartment, available Dec 1st. Includes utilities, satellite and WIFI. $700 monthly. No pets, No smoking. Contact Kim, 613-888-8981. FULLY FURNISHED 4 bedroom $1050+ heat. Fully furnished 1 bedroom $695 +heat, Oct 01-April 30th contact mark@cherrygrove118gmail.com FURNISHED 1 bedroom apartment in our home in Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County. Satellite and utilities included except telephone. $650 monthly. 613-969-8196

GREAT TENANTS WANTED for Great Landlords!

4 bedroom townhome available now. Bright, hardwood floors, yard, storage, parking for 2 vehicles.

50% off first month’s rent.

Sentinel Property Management 613-966-9079

LAKEFRONT, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Wellington, yearly rental $1300/mo plus hydro, non-smoker, no pets. lakehouse.pec@gmail.com LARGE 1 bedroom Picton Main and Elizabeth St apartment, available Nov 1. Great location, close to everything. Small apartment building (quiet), overlooks Picton Main Street. $700 monthly plus hydro, water included. Available Nov 1st, 1 year lease minimum (first/last months rent required at signing). Pet(s) are $40/month additional, smoker(s) are $40/month additional. Inquiries to: pictonapartments@bell.net or text/call 613-391-7123 LARGE 1 bedroom apartment, first/last required, no pets, no smk, current references, inlcudes heat/hydro/cable/parking/skylight and partially furnished, $680 mo. rural locatioin near Skyway Bridge 613-476-8112 for appt. NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bedroom apartment $800 inclusive. Contact Jeff at 613-849-8933 or jeffinpec@gmail.com ONE BEDROOM close to downtown, suitable for working person or senior citizen, $650 monthly plus hydro. Heat, water, parking included, also fridge and stove. First/last/references required, call 905-728-0599.

SECURE INDOOR Storage, RV's, trailers, cars and boats or other, 14' wide access door. Outdoor storage also available. Supervised access door. Outdoor storage also available. Supervised access by appointment only by owner living on property 613-503-1819 SENIORS LODGING in Picton now available, meals and snacks, 24 hour care, respite care also, all inclusive $1200 monthly 613-476-3061. WATERFRONT 2+bedroom house on West Lake near Wellington, very private, quiet, stunning views. Recently renovated, birght and clean. New kitchen, loads of cupboards, large room with garden entrance, ideal for office/ playroom/ family room, 4 appliances, UV system, high efficiency furnance. First/last and references, ns, np. Please call 613-503-2265.

LOTS & ACREAGE

WATERFRONT BUILDING lot. 0.56 acre on south shore of Hay Bay, 100ft of excellent waterfront with good view. $89,900. Call Gary Rorabeck Brokerage, 613-9666750 or email: gary.rorabeck@sympatico.ca. Website: www.garyrorabeck.com

WANTED

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

WANTED TO BUY

JULIE'S CLEANING SERVICES has openings for the winter. Prices vary depending on location. Call for quote 613-848-0798 or email jules@kos.net MATURE WOMAN with Nanny experience is looking to babysit daytime, loves children, 613-476-1180. SNOWBLOWING & SHOVELLING available, County Gardener, local cell 613-885-1307.

HELP WANTED

Join the Subway Team in a fun, fast-paced environment. competitive wages. Applicant must be available to work days, evenings and weekends, year round. Experience an asset but not a must. Drop resume to 166 Main Street, Picton

EDUCATION

TIRED OF reading help wanted ads every week? Want to improve your skills? Call Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613-476-1811. It's free! EVER THOUGHT about getting your GED? We can help. Call Prince Edward Learning Centre at 613-476-1811. It's free!

BUSINESS SERVICES Ted Dainard Welding Farm & General Repair Restoration

WILL Buy Scrap

Miller Rd and County Rd 10 Cell 613-920-0843 Home 613-476-3140

CALL CHAPPY’S

RODGER ANDERSON

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

613-476-2994 or 613-242-0117

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

A DINNER Party. Party Platters, hor d'oeuvres. Now taking orders for Christmas Parties. Call Sheila Brushey Catering. 613-393-5021. A FALL day is the time to clean eavestroughs,flowerbeds cleaned, gardens rototilled, get yard work done, 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. Snow removal, home repairs and renovations. Call 613-920-0681

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

FREE Pickup

613-476-1621

EXPERIENCED HOUSE cleaning. References available. Call Donna, 613-471-1686 HOUSEKEEPING. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357.

EXCAVATING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757 LOST

MISSING FROM QUEEN STREET. 9 1/2 year netured male cat, long haired, black & white answers to "chequers" if found call 613-476-6760.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

coMinG eVent

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE Sunday, December 1st, 2013 Picton United Church

Procession of Choirs 6:45 pm Service begins at 7:00 pm

foUnD

foUnD on Old Milford Rd., short haired, orange male tabby, 1-2 years old, not netured, very sweet and friendly. ALSO on Elmbrook Rd. orange/white male cat, netured, mature, very sweet and friendly. Call 613-847-3243.

caRDs of thanks

NEW Caterer for Legion Br. 78

A big thank you to all who recognized us and took the time to send a card or call, after 60 years it is really gratifying. Sincerely, Shirley & Creighton Carr

IN GOOD TASTE by KELLY 613-920-1938

Thanks Bill & Marnie Greives for years of service and help from Br. 78 Thanks to all who replied to our ad. Branch 78 President & Executive Pat Burrows

Cherry Valley Springs Take a drive out to for

SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER

Enjoy a Pickerel Dinner or The Weekly Feature And don’t forget about Friday, Saturday Special Pickerel Dinner or Weekly Dinner Special #1533 Cty. Rd. 10 Cherry Valley 613-476-6781

BRICKWORKS RestaURant

open thursday-saturday

1705 cty Rd 12 (West lake) 613-393-0100

Mark’s County Chips November Hours Monday & Tuesday 11-3 Wednesday - Sunday 11-5

a note of thanks Thank you to all of my loyal customers who have made my first year of business a huge success. Without you the LOONIE Bin would not have made it through this first year! Sincerely, Donna Keys, Owner, the LOONIE Bin, 252 Main Street, side entrance, Picton.

A special

“Thank You”

to all of our friends, family and neighbours for all of their cards, best wishes and gifts that made celebrating our 70th Wedding Anniversary the event of our lifetime. With sincere appreciation Barbara & Leland Pearsall

I would like to thank my family and friends for helping me celebrate my 90th birthday. It was very special to see all of you together enjoying the day. I have been fortunate over the years to have made many friends both at work and socially. A special thanks to my family for organizing a great party. Elberne Carson The famiy of the late Murray Head would like to express their thanks and appreciation for friends who helped with Murray's nursing care while still home, Community Care Access Centre, Para/Med, Canadian Red Cross, Hospice Prince Edward. Thanks to Whattam's Funeral Home, family and friends who attended the funeral. The donations given in memory of Murray, phone calls, cards, neighbours who visited and kind donations of food. Thanks for many prayers given on behalf of the Head family, your kindnesses will always be remembered. Leona, Dean, Glenda, Chris and Tori

Fall Specials

Jumbo Dog/Fry/Drink...6.50 Sausage/Fry/Drink...7.50 Burger/Fry/Drink...7.50 Cheeseburger/Fry/Drink...8.75 Chicken Breast Sandwich/Fry/Drink 8.50

Thank You For Your Continued Support!

(Closing Sunday November 24th) Profits from Nov. 24 will be donated to the Picton Food Bank

Words can barely express our deepest gratitude for the thoughts and prayers, the kind donations to P.E.M.H.F. and all the cards, from friends and customers in memory of our wife and mother, Gwen Dougherty. The care and compassion of the doctors, nursing staff on 2 South and E.R. was extradordinary during a very difficult two years. A special thank you to all our kind neighbours for the food and help during this emotional time. Craig Dougherty and family

YaRD sale

Milford Emporium presents a

GIANT SALE

on November 23rd & 24th

An eclectic array of new, used, handcrafts, gifts and antique items, furniture, clothes, books, tools and more.

3058 County Rd 10

Deaths

MeMoRiaM

Come and enjoy local choirs and join us in singing your favourite carols! special notices

MeMoRiaMs

In loving memory of a very dear mother

Nina Marguerite Dunlop November 19th, 2003

With God’s footprints in the sand He carried you to a peaceful place, Part of me went with you Since then, things just have not been the same. The tears I cry, the void I have, the hurt I feel, Why you had to leave, I will never know. The bond we shared, the loss that I feel, One could never begin to know. You gave me life, gave me all that you could, The memories I will always have, Your laugh I hear, your smile I see, Your perfume I smell, and your hugs I still feel. Because wherever I am, whatever I do, I know you and your love will always be with me. For you are my mom and best friend, And in my eyes people will see my mother in me. God had you fly like an eagle so strong With your spirit so high, so that you could be here for us, And to bless our wedding day, Remember when.. as my life continues, I feel your never ending love, and that’s how it will always be. I love you Mom. Sadly missed and always remembered by Lisa & Landen.

Robert “Scott” Dunlop November 15, 1979 – November 22, 2012 The moment that you left us Our hearts were torn in two One half filled with heartache The other died with you. We often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks Remembering you is easy We do it every day But missing you is the heartache That never goes away. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part We know you’re in God’s keeping We have you in our hearts. Love you always, Mom, Dad, Ethan, Hunter, Nicole, Mike, Brayah, Emma, Sarah, Ashton

holMBeRG, Eric Warren. In loving memory of a dear son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away November 18, 2009. My heart still aches in sadness, My silent tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you Eric, No one will ever know. Lovingly remembered and never forgotten, Mom, Bob, Doug, Judy, Nick and Brett. MilleR, In memory of our dear sister, Margaret Miller, who passed away November 21, 2005. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there, The gates will never close. We miss you more than anyone knows, With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Always remembered by Marjorie and Bernice.

BaRRett, Jean

Gracefully and peacefully, just as she lived her life Jean Barrett, (nee Sprague) passed away at West Lake Terrace Nursing Home on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 91. Jean was known publicly during her life and will, in posterity, be remembered as the "Lady Who Saved the Sandbanks". She was the beloved and patient wife of the late Ronald Barrett. Remembered with much love by her children Bill (Mary Ann) of West Lake, Pam (Lorne Putman) of Picton, Tim (JoAnne) of West Lake and Elizabeth (Crellan Duffy) of Novato, California. Adored Grandma of Jeremy, Zac, Dustin, Sara, Kate, Dan, Matt, Jessica and Lucas. Proud great- grandma of Anna Sophia (Harris), Lucia Hope (Harris) and Viola Pearl Egan-Barrett. Survived by her sister Margaret (late Laurel) Williams of Big Island. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. In accordance with Jean's wishes a private graveside burial will be held with no public visitation. Interment West Lake Church Cemetery. A memorial service to be held at a later date. If desired, donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Samaritan's Purse International Relief Org. would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

caRD of thanks

thank YoU

it’s impossible to know where to begin to express our sincere thanks to so many people who were there for us during our mom’s illness and passing. To Drs. French and Scrivens and their staff; the nursing staff at BGH Quinte 5; Dr. Rice and staff at PECMH; Angel and Bev from VON, thank you all for the care you provided. To Ben and all the staff at Whattams Funeral Home for helping us through such a difficult time. You did an amazing job organizing the memorial service. To members of OES for the touching ceremony. You held a special place in mom’s heart. To Rev. David Colwell for your thoughtfulness and kindness, and to the Cherry Valley UCW for refreshments after the internment. To Cheryl for your dose of reality and support when we needed it most. To all our friends and neighbours who sent food, flowers and cards, thank you. Your kindness will never be forgotten. To everyone who made a donation in mom’s memory, she would have been honoured by your generosity. To mom’s Lake Street neighbours, your visits and coffee times were always enjoyed by her. To mom’s special gang, thank you for your care, concern and devotion. For as long as we can remember you have all been a significant part of our family. To Peggy and John of Bayshore Home Health, your professionalism and compassion was appreciated. You are special people. To Heather and Hospice Prince Edward, we are so fortunate to have such a wonderful resource available in our community. Although dealing with a terminal illness of someone you love is something no family should have to experience, the option of having a home away from home to be together certainly helped make the last hours we shared with our mom precious. To our Ostrander family, we are an extension of each other, always there through good times and bad. Val, we will never be able to thank you enough for your wonderful eulogy. You conveyed a portrait of our mom so that even those who didn’t know her well were able to see what an amazing person she truly was. To our sons and daughters for sharing time with grandma. She was so proud of each one of you. To our amazing husbands, Rick, Bob, Daryl and Al, who each understood and supported our need to be with mom and each other over the last few months. We love you. With heartfelt thanks, the fennell Girls, Brenda, Betty, Barb and Bev – sisters forever. Mom, we know you are with dad, and now we have two angels watching over us. You will forever be in our hearts.

coRY, Roger Glendon

With his family, at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Monday November 18, 2013, Roger Cory, at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Colleen Hitchen, loved father of Melissa (Tony Storring) and Tasha (David Provost) and grandfather of Isaac. Much loved son of Mary Lou and the late Cleon Cory, brother of Scott (Wendy McKinley) and Deanna Dickson and uncle of Rachel. Dear brother-in-law of Joe Keys, Cathy Cook and Pat (Darlene) Keys. Roger is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton. 613-476-2450 Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday November 22 at 11 am. followed by cremation and interment in Cressy Cemetery. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Regent Theatre would be appreciated. (Cheques only, please). The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm. and Friday morning from 10 am. Until Service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

TAYLOR, Charles Joseph “Chuck”

(employee of 21 Degrees Heating and Air Conditioning) entered into rest at his residence surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in his 62nd year. Son of late Charles and Mary Taylor. Beloved husband of Bev Taylor of 30 years. Loving father of Nathan and Alyx Taylor and grampa of Marley, Lilah and Kohen. Dear brother of Brian, Debbie and Reg. Dear uncle of Nicole, Meagan, David, Kim, Kris and Aaron. At Chuck's request cremation to take place. A celebration of Chuck's life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Bloomfield Town Hall, Main St, Bloomfield from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Bay of Quinte Cremation Services, (613 968-4807), 150 Church St., Belleville.

West, susan “sue” louise (nee cook)

At Belleville General Hospital with her family beside her, after a short and very brave fight against cancer on Wednesday November 13th, 2013. Sue West of Picton, at the age of 61. Survived by her husband John, her sons Shawn and his partner Rebeca, Andrew and his partner Alisha, her beloved grandchildren Libby, Jessie and Rory, sisters Wanda Butcher (Bob) and MaryLou Wardaugh (Ron), her cherished younger brother Jim Cook, her sister-in-law June and mother-in-law Gladys. Predeceased by her brother Gord Cook and sister Jackie Cook. Much loved and sadly missed by all family members and by her friends in Bloomfield and throughout The County. God rest her and hold her close. A Memorial Service was held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Wednesday November 20th at 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only please). The family received friends from 1:00 p.m. until Service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

official notice notice

In the matter of the estate of Rev. George franklin teskey (retired) late of West Lake Terraces LTC Home Prince Edward County Ontario, died October 18, 2013. All persons having Claim to His Estate are required to submit proof of claim to lorne G.D. teskey executor, 368 Montrose Belleville Ontario K8R 1A9 by registered mail on or before December 30, 2013. At which time all received caims will be paid and the estate disbributed as per Direction of the Deceased’s Will.

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Bloomfield UCW hosting

Christmas Craft & Gift Sales, Bazaars, Brunches, Teas & Lunches Guide

Saturday, November 23 11am - 1pm

Holiday Gift & Craft Sale

Country Christmas Craft & Bake Sale

Sat. November 23 9am - 4pm Picton Town Hall 2 Ross Street (corner of King St.)

Browse and Brunch Lunch Deal $7.00 Craft/treasure/ apron table!

one-Stop Holiday Shopping Signature HomeStyles epicure, Scentsy, arbonne, avon, regal, nature Sunshine and many more

Saturday, Nov. 23 9:30am - 2pm 584 Shannon Rd. Bloomfield (off Ridge Rd)

Baked goods, jams & preserves, knitted items & assorted crafts, catnip mice & homemade dog treats, Scentsy products, a little something for everyone.

Christmas Craft Sale

at Pat’s Play House gift Baskets, Hand Knits and some jams

113 Morrison Pt Rd. 9am - 5pm Saturdays Nov. 23 & 30 or by chance or appointment

613-476-6929

Kathleen’s Radical Kreations

Christmas 20% off Entire store celebration

257 Cty. rd. 8 Picton 613-827-3071

Centre pieces, candles, florals, antiques and much more... Great one of a kind creation Christmas gifts

nov. 25 - Dec. 15 10am - 8pm

Unique Shopping Experience Featuring Old-Fashioned Decor and Gifts

• Fragrant selection of fresh-cut evergreen porch pots in antique sap buckets, swags and wreaths. • Handcrafted rustic barn board decorations, benches and furniture. • Burlap table runners, stockings, shabby chic cushions, candles and more. • Vintage boxes and antiques upcycled and repurposed. • Hand-glazed ceramic mugs and pottery. • Delicious homemade preserves and favourite Christmas cookies. Come See For YourSelF, enjoY a Hot CiDer - Bring a FrienD!

Saturday november 30 and Sunday December 1 1605 Cty. rd. 17, milford 9 - 4 pm

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HELP WANTED

Full time ConStruCtion emPloYment oPPortunitieS Minimum 5 years in construction field Able to read blueprint drawings & problem solve Reliable, energetic and hard working Must be skilled in teamwork and display effective communication skills Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract

Minimum 3-5 years experience painting and plastering in residential setting with knowledge of residential site preparation(s) and effective residential finishing Must be skilled in teamwork and display effective communication skills Own tools an asset Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract

Please forward resume/inquiries to: Construction Employment – Attn: Rob Richmond 11 B Macsteven Drive Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 Or Email: loyalcon@reach.net

THE PRINCE EDWARD FAMILY HEALTH TEAM is seeking a SOCIAL WORKER and a PHARMACIST

to join our Hospital @ Home team serving the residents of Prince Edward County. The PEFHT provides a single point of access to health care services for all County residents. Our interdisciplinary care team offers comprehensive patient-centred, primary health care including disease diagnosis, treatment and management, prevention and cure, rehabilitation, palliative care and community health promotion.

The PEFHT, in partnership with the South East Community Care Access Centre and with the participation of the Centre for Studies in Primary Care, Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine has created a new and exciting initiative to further meet our goals: a Family Health Team Hospital @ Home (H@H). Our Hospital @ Home will focus on patients of the Prince Edward Family Health Team identified by their primary care provider as being at risk for imminent hospitalization. The aim of the H@H is to decrease currently required hospitalizations by providing the intensive community-based health supports augmented by community healthcare services already available to patients in their own home. Additional outcomes sought are to decrease emergency room visits; decrease average length of stay; and, improve patient and caregiver satisfaction and quality of life.

Within the context of a client-centred care model, reporting to the H@H Program Coordinator and working within a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker will: • assist in the triage and intake process for H@H referrals; • provide psychosocial assessments and intervention; • participate in the development of care plans; • act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues; • establish and maintain ongoing liaisons with the agencies and community resources that H@H clients would require; • provide community resource information and help to complete applications by patients and/or families related to transportation, home support service, housing, income subsidy, etc.; • provide “system navigation” to help patients navigate through the complexities of the health care environment; • participate in daily case conferences; • evaluate client outcomes based on client goals for care; and, • consult with multidisciplinary team members, physicians and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centered care.

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Bell Mobility, Inc. in compliance with the Radiocommunications Act and Industry Canada procedure CPC-2-0-03 Issue 4, hereby notifies the residents in the vicinity of its intentions to Develop a Telecommunications Site consisting of a 30 M self support tower, an Equipment shelter at the base and a perimeter fence. This tower will provide high speed wireless internet and telephony services of high quality. As required a public meeting will be held and hosted by Bell Mobility at the Regent Theatre, 224 Main Street, Picton, ON. December 12th, 2013 Meeting will commence at 6 pm and conclude at 8 pm

ALSO ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed below by December 21st, 2013 with respect to this matter. Please make reference to Picton proposed tower. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Further information may also be obtained through the following contact: Bell Mobility C/O Elizabeth Newell, Broker, Sutton Group Innovative Inc 1423 Upper Ottawa Street, Unit 1 Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 3J6 Facsimile: 905-575-5305 newellelna@sympatico.ca

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

AUCTIONS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD

AT 11:00 AM - CANCELLED BUSINESS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION CANCELLED HASTINGS COUNTY MEAT PACKERS - CANCELLED 570 MOIRA ROAD, R.R.2 STIRLING, ONT. 12 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 62 and turn EAST onto the Moria Road for 1 mile. THE AUCTION ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

AT 1 P.M. In Selby Hall Antique, Modern & Collectable Auction Sale Furniture, good china & glass; musical instruments; 2 stained glass lights; 2 compound bows (Eclipse & Game Sport); mechanical tools & boxes; carpenter tools & saws; handicap scooter. More to follow. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Canteen available Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net Watch www.lambertauctions.ca or Napanee Beaver for listing for next sale and New Year’s Day Sale - January 1, 2014

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27TH

AT 10:00 AM ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FROM MRS HILDA SMITH, NAPANEE; ELSIE HUFF , PICTON AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS SALE CONDUCTED AT BELLEVILLE AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME CLUB, 170 ELMWOOD DR, BELLEVILLE, ONT. 2 miles EAST of Belleville on Old highway 2 and turn NORTH onto Elmwood Drive for ½ mile. ANTIQUE FURNITURE, GLASSWARES, ARTWORK AND COLLECTIBLES including pine flat to the wall cupboard, pine hand crafted sideboard, country couch, washstand’s, dressers, burled walnut Victorian sideboard, Gibbard tea wagon, press back chairs, extension table, oak desk, multi drawer silverware chest, chest of drawers, parlor tables, Victorian style walnut sideboard, Victorian arm chairs, walnut extension table, walnut drop front secretary desk with three door drawers, walnut china cabinet, oak sideboard with diamond point doors, original oil on board O.C.Madden artwork “Near Denbigh”, oil paintings, prints, Mary Gregory cranberry glass, several pieces of Flo blue, Blue Willow dinnerware, Spode Billingsley Rose dinnerware,Royal Albert “Blossom Time” Waterford crystal, Hummels, Beswicks,several oil lamps, Aladdin lamps, parlor lamps, quantity of hand painted china, quilts, toilet set pieces, sterling silver, vintage toys, stoneware jug with blue- Coxall and Paisley -Napanee; mantle clocks, Royal Doulton figurines, Carnival glass, vintage purses, military badges, Arabic knives, 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, NOVEMBER 23

Beginning at 10AM Preview Sale Day from 8AM Antique and Collectible Auction Sale To be held at the Napanee Lions Club hall on Centre St. in the town of Napanee Ont., the hall can be reached from Hwy. 401, by taking the Hwy. 41 interchange at Napanee and proceeding south on Hwy. 41 (Centre St.), through the town, over the Napanee River, through the next set of traffic lights and proceed approximately 100 yards on your left to the auction site. We have been asked by Ian Bowering of Cornwall Ont. to sell his collection of late 20th century beer signs plus an assortment of other signs of the era. Mr. Bowering, author of four books on the Beer Industry acquired the signs and memorabilia at various functions at the different breweries in Canada plus a small number of brewers outside of Canada. In addition we will offer from the Vechter collection a large quantity of post cards, early photo albums and photos to include examples from both Canada West and Canada East, a collection of Majolica, Ottawa pop bottles, 20 great Staffordshire fairings plus assorted figures, a collection of French Ivory accessories, prints, paintings, frames, etc. and from the Ramsay estate in Napanee we will offer a small collection of lighting to include Canadian coal oil lamps, rail and barn lanterns, carbide lamps, a single angle lamp, etc., a large selection of model railway trains, track and buildings for a model train setup in various sizes, railroad collectors plates, etc., The Ramsey’s were hardware merchants in the Napanee area for many generations and we will be offering some of the furnishings from their original store in Newburg Ont. to include an “S” roll double pedestal oak roll top desk in original varnish and the store wall clock, a small collection of Napanee area milk bottles, a ladder back side chair in refinished condition and a ladder back nursing style rocker in an old blue paint made by Henry Walwraith, a mid 19th century Lennox and Addington County chair maker(related to the Ramsay family by marriage), plus many more items too numerous to list. Terms: Cash, cheque with two forms of ID, Visa, MasterCard and Interac. A 10% buyer’s premium will be applied to the hammer price. Auctioneer: Tim Potter and Cec Knight Tim Potter Auction Services 1049 Simmons Rd. Odessa Ont. (613) 386-3635 www.timpotter.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE 2002 Ford Windstar Sport van with 151,000 kms (sells as is), round pedestal kitchen table, Lazy-boy recliner, electric fireplace, coffee & end tables, set of 4 chairs, plant tables, 18 boxes of glass & china packed at listing, depression, BMP pieces, wooden cheese boxes, crocks prints & frames & numerous other smalls. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

“ON YOUR BEHALF” ESTATE TAG SALE

Friday November 22 from 2 until 6pm Saturday November 23 at 9am 69 Dundas St West, Napanee Mr & Mrs Douglas Alkenbrack raised their family in this century home in Napanee. Doug served as a wellrespected Member of Parliament for the area from 1962 until his retirement in 1979. The house is full of heirloom furniture and collectibles, some dating back to the early 1900s. We are proud to represent Mrs Alkenbrack as she prepares for the sale of her family home. Furniture: Beautifully Upholstered Victorian Sofas, Walnut Dining Room Suite to include Table w 6 Chairs, Sideboard & China Cabinet, Crestback Victorian Settee, Ladies & Gentlemens Chairs, Eastlake Marble Top Table, Occasional Tables, Tea Wagon, Fern Stand, Occasional Chairs, Antique Hall Stand, Singer Sewing Table, Grandfather Clock, Credenza, Pine Wash Stand, Pine Kitchen Table & Ladderback Chairs, Art Deco Style Bedroom Suite to include Highboy, Chest of Drawers with Mirror, Vanity & Stool, Eastlake Clock, Antique Pine Desk, Hanging Electrified Lamps and much more… China: Royal Doulton, Copeland Spodes "Heath & Rose" serving for 10, "Winthrop" serving for 10, Royal Albert "Old English Rose", Royal Chelsea “Golden Rose”, Royal Doulton figurines, "The Master", "Tom Sawyer" and others, Mikasa "Intaglio Garden Harvest", Beswick Horses, Limoges, Depression, Carnival Glass, Belleek, Baldwin Brass candlesticks, Collection of Hummels with Hanging Shelf, Spode, Early Cut Crystal Comport & Matching Nappies, Pewter, Collectors’ Plates and we are still unpacking treasures… Misc: Decoys by J. Labatt, Aardvark soap stone, Bronze statue, Litho 1874 of Napanee, crocks, Brockville, Ontario. Election Memorabilia, Garage full of treasures to include Tools, Safe, Ladies “5 Star Cruiser” Bike, Lawn Mowers, Books, Outdoor Furniture and lots more… There are just too many items to list. Please visit our website Onyourbehalf.ca for photos and other information. Always a Treasure to be Found Check out www.onyourbehalf.ca for photos & map to sale Sandra Mercer (613) 353-2751 or cell (613) 329-9796 on site Cash or Cheque (with ID)

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Night change due to Bloomfield parade on Friday! Consignment Sale 6:30PM Viewing 5:00PM 662 Cty. Rd. #12. 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre Antique and household furniture, Quantity of hand tools, woodworking tools, air compressor, Books on Prince Edward County, Antique school house clock, pine dropleaf table and 4 chairs. See website for more details! www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also conduct Estates and Commercial sales on site. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

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Dukes on wrong end of three one-goal decisions last weekend Jason parks

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diGGinG in Campbellford Rebels goaltender Cole Mahoney gets his glove on a loose puck with Picton Pirates newcomer Clint Aussprung on the doorstep during the first period of last Thursday’s tilt in Picton. The Pirates went on to take a 3–1 win in the game on the back of a two-goal game from veteran forward Brian Bunnett. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Pirates split home-and-home with Rebels Campbellford ends streak in shootout Chad iBBotson

Staff writer

The Pirates win streak was halted at 12 on Friday as the club was defeated in overtime by the Campbellford Rebels. Picton still managed to earn three out of a possible four points this week, taking down the Rebels 3–1 Thursday, before Friday's 2–1 OT setback in Campbellford. The Rebels actually handed the Pirates their first regulation loss of the season in a 3–1 game

back on Oct. 5. The loss brings the Pirates' record to 16-1-1-0 through 18 games. The Pirates sit first in the Empire with 33 points — eight points ahead of the second place Amherstview Jets. After having the win streak ended, Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the team just has to take it with a business-as-usual approach. “We just need to have a good week of practice here and just kind of refresh and refocus and come into Thursday looking to pick up two points,” he said. Woodward said the team had two highly competitive games that were tight-

checking and fast-paced. “Campbellford has a very good hockey team and they always play us hard. It was a good test for both of us,” he said. Brian Bunnett got things started for the Pirates on Thursday, banging in a wraparound attempt at the side of the net that squeaked by Rebels goalie Cole Mahoney. The powerplay goal came at 15:07 of the first with Jack Davison picking up the lone assist. The Pirates would carry the one-goal lead into the second period, but 3:15 into the frame Andy Paul evened the score for Campbellford. The Pirates went back to

work and Ryan Sizer connected on a play from Brandon Peever and Evan Greer to put Picton up 2–1 with half a game to play. Five minutes later it was Bunnett again finding the back of the net to make it 3–1 in favour of Picton. Both teams seemed to turn up their defensive play in the third, but Woodward said his team wasn't looking to sit back. “We didn't want to allow them to push the pace to us, we wanted to go out and finish the game, play the game the same way for 60 minutes and get everyone involved,” he said.

See PIRATES, page 30

Panthers have high hopes for basketball campaign Veteran-laden PECI senior team sets sights on title, OFSAA appearance adam BramBurGer

Staff writer

drivinG the lane Panthers guard Taylor Reddick looks for an offensive opportunity with Patrick Gonzalez defending. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

With last season wiped out due to a work-to-rule situation, the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers know they have a small window of opportunity and they don't want to miss it. The Panthers are returning four starters from a 2011-2012 season when they earned a COSSA berth and they feel the time is right to make a surge for some hardware this winter. "Our team goals this year are pretty simple," said PECI's star shooting guard Taylor Reddick. "We plan on winning the Bay of Quinte and

our COSSA and making our first appearance at OFSAA this year. We've got the team to do it this year, I think, so we're going to try to leave nothing out there." That might sound a bit bold given the Panthers have yet to see any league opponents, but there are certainly pieces in place. While Reddick is an offensive threat anywhere on the court, the Panthers also have leading post man Morgan Johnson back in the fold and Matt Gallo offering a hard-working presence under the boards.

See HOOPS, page 30

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If you are around Wellington this week and are a fan of shootouts deciding hockey games, you best keep your opinion to yourself lest you become too familiar with the business end of a clenched fist. The Wellington Dukes (14-6-3) were victimized for a pair of shootout losses along with a regular onegoal loss in a frustrating weekend of hockey. Worse than the missed points, the hockey club had third period leads in both their shootout losses. Yes there was some blowing going on in Wellington this weekend, but it had precious little to do with the wind howling off Lake Ontario. And there was more bluster Monday morning when the Gazette contacted Wellington Dukes Coach and General Manager Marty Abrams en route to an undisclosed centre to discuss a potential trade. The man in charge of building and coaching the 2014 Dudley Hewitt Cup hosts had apparently seen enough in shootout losses to Kingston and Milton and a 43 regulation loss to Aurora to know the players he has currently don't have enough to compete for a Central Canadian championship, especially after watching his team get beat all over the ice against the Aurora Tigers the night prior. While Abrams gave full credit to the North division leading Tigers for their efforts, it was his club he was

critical of. “We are going to have to address this. We are going to have to make some changes here because we can't be a step behind Aurora this time of year. I'm not very pleased with that game,” Abrams said. “The Tigers have been very good but we need to be able to skate with a team like that and if we are a step behind them at this point, we need to make some lineup changes to make sure that happens.” Every season, it seems the gales of November knock the Dukes off stride for a week or two or sometimes for the entire month as was the case last season. Abrams was in the mode to assure Dukes fans that a season-killing slide that took Wellington out of contention for first place in the East last year was not about to have a replay. “We are not going to put up with what we put up with last year in the month of November,” Abrams said. “That occurred because we didn't have that assets to move and we didn't have any trading partners but that certainly isn't the case this season.” On Sunday, Wellington was trying to salvage the weekend by hosting the Tigers. The Dukes started out well with Josh Supryka getting the games first goal at 10:42. But the Tigers clawed back and Jake Gilmour's unassisted effort off a brutal Wellington turnover at the Dukes blue line made it 1-1.

See DUKES, page 31

GettinG a leG up Wellington Duke Chad Thibodeau tries to get a step on the Milton Icehawks defence during the club’s 3-2 shootout loss Friday evening at the Essroc Arena. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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Campbellford held a slight 7– 6 advantage in shots, but the majority of chances on both sides were held to the outside. Ultimately both teams went scoreless in the third and the Pirates won. While Picton's offence had its chances, goals were few and far between on Friday night. The Rebels got an opportunity to get on the board midway through the first with Nolan Powers receiving a two-minute minor for and a game misconduct for checking from behind, but they weren't able to capitalize. After a scoreless first period, it took until the dying minutes of the second to break the deadlock and it was Paul again finding the net. The power-play marker came at 17:10 of the second with Picton's Nolan Van Vlack in the box for slashing. With a 17–12 advantage the Pirates again had the edge in shots in the second, but went into the third down by a goal. “We worked hard — it was one of the hardest-working games we've had in the past few weeks, we generated lots of opportunities, but you have to be in the right place at the right time to cash in on second-chance opportunities,” said Woodward. The Rebels lead looked like it might be enough, but with less than two minutes to go Bunnett scored to send game to overtime. “Our veteran guys were pushing to tie the game there for several shifts and we had plenty of possession time down in their end, hemming

them in,” Woodward said. “… Brian made a nice place and was able to tie up the game and get us an important point.” The elation quickly turned sour in overtime, however. Just 1:15 into OT Cole Hamilton ended the game and Picton’s streak. Friday's game marked a return to the Picton goal for veteran netminder Adam Wood who was reacquired on Nov. 13 from Wellington. “Woody is a veteran goaltender, he's a top-notch goaltender in the province at this level,” said Woodward. “He gives us a chance to win every night.” Woodward said Wood's return will make for some healthy competition in goal with Andrew Pearson playing all but one game so far this season, boasting a .933 save percentage and a 1.76 goals against average. “They're both competitive guys, they're both going to want as many starts as possible and that's a good internal push,” said Woodward. The game was also the Pirates debut for 17-year-old forward Griffin McCarty who recorded an assist on Bunnett's game-tying goal. McCarty is listed at 6’1 , 205. “Griffin is a big, solid boy. He plays the game in straight lines, he's physical, he's hard on the puck and he creates space for his linemates by driving the net hard,” Woodward said. “He's a young kid with all sorts of potential. We're fortunate to have him here, we're just trying to help him out with his development.”

Panthers looking to employ more patience while on the attack

HOOPS, from page 29

Shifty point guard Mark Mitchell rounds out the returning core and gives all-out energy, particularly with takeaways defensively. While veteran coach Ernie MacMillan likes what he sees in the big four, he's also encouraged by the size and the depth of his entire 14-man roster. He said there's a good balance of veterans and new blood at the senior level and, so far, all of those players have bought in. "They've shown a very good attitude and they're working really hard. They're all committed. Some art sick this time of year, but we've had 12 guys out at every practice," he said. "The kids did up a little letter of their own and they've all signed it and committed. They want to win a senior championship and that hasn't been done here for a long time — at least since I've been here." Newcomers like Blaine Swackhammer, Brett Abram, Patrick Gonzalez, and Alex Tucker have brought energy and enthusiasm . "It's great to see them all working every day," said Reddick. "They have already shown they are ready for the challenge and have played some big minutes for us in some tough games already in the preseason." In some respects, MacMillan said losing last year hurt the Panthers in terns of experience, however, many teams in the Bay of Quinte league will be in the same boat. To make up for that, the Panthers will be playing in six tournaments this year, which means a lot of basketball. Once again, MacMillan

said he and co-coach Rob Garden are stressing defence and patience. "We're really focusing on playing hard defence — different types of defence in our own end and pressing defence," said MacMillan. "We're talking about moving the ball on offence with lots of passes and lots of guys involved." He's trying to stress to his charges the idea of setting up plays and taking openings, rather than forcing bad shots with a defence already set. Reddick agreed the Panthers have to work on their patience and intensity as the season progresses, but said he's already noticing signs of improvement. He said the Panthers are aware they have limited time to make their dreams reality. "We always want to stay hungry every game, but yes, losing out on a full season definitely adds some fuel to the fire," he said. "It makes us play with some urgency because we know that a lot of us won't get another season together." While the team posted losses against Kingston favourites LaSalle and Holy Cross, wins over Cornwall's Holy Trinity, and Kingston's Bayridge, and a default win over Nicholson thus far in the preseason, MacMillan said he's waiting to see Bay of Quinte action before making his projections. "There's three or four teams we have to beat," he said. "We'll know after this week where we stand, but I think we're one of the top four teams." The Panthers are playing in their own preseason tournament, the County Classic tonight at 5 or 6:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Three games in three nights ahead

DUKES, from page 29

Aurora pressed the attack early in the second where a Robert Angioella power-play goal and a Calvin Higley put the Tigers up a pair halfway through the contest. Abbott Girduckis responded with a pair for Wellington, redirecting a a Joe McKeown shot at 10:52 and then tipping Kyle Paat's point shot at 14:38 to knot the score at 3-3. But it was Higley's shot off the face-off to the right of Tyson Teichmann at 17:02 that wound up being the game winner. On Friday, construction delayed the arrival of the Milton Icehawks and when the squad arrived, they had less than the full compliment of players due to injuries. But they did have Ben Blacker in net and the young prospect used every part of his body, the posts and a little puck luck to keep Wellington at bay in the first. Finally in the second, a group of frustrated Wellington Dukes finally managed to beat Blacker with Steven Deeg almost willing a loose puck behind the Icehawk goalie at 6:05. Wellington would double the lead later in the frame thanks to a really good power-play scenario where Joe McKeown moved to the high slot and beat a totally screened Blacker at 18:36. At that point , Wellington.had a shorthanded team down two goals and the second period was almost over. But not quite over. Deeg, who was going hard to the net all night, trying to deposit some of the loose change Blacker seemed to be leaving around the goal mouth, was too aggressive and took a slashing call with just 28 seconds left in the frame. Not a big deal at the time, it was thought, but Wellington blew the face off assignment and six seconds after the penalty, Shane Bennett blasted home the Icehawks first of the night, giving their bench a huge lift. In the third, it was almost cruel as an identical play that got Milton their first of the game netted their second. Once again, Deeg took a

whack at a puck covered by Blacker as the whistle went and once again, the veteran headed off to the sin bin. And this time, Kane Elliott took all of eight seconds to solve Teichmann to tie it up 22. Wellington had all kinds of chances to pull ahead including an Andrew McCann rush that nearly resulted in a goal late. But the Icehawks were playing for overtime. Then, the plucky bunch survived the five-minute period and forced a skills competition and had Wellington right were they wanted them. Alex Richie beat Teichmann clean in the first round for Milton, but Trevor Cope had a nice delay and shoot move that knotted it up. Teichmann stoned Bennett in round two, but Blacker didn't fall for Delaurentis' move. Finally, Kane Elliott liked Cope's move so much, he beat Teichmann with it. At the other end, Mike Soucier could not find a hole in Blacker and the Icehawks skated off with the extra point. Despite missing some lower lights, the Icehawks had their best dressed Friday. “They had their best players in the line up and when Elliot and Bennet are playing every other shift and playing really good, dominating the play, that's what happens,” Abrams said. On Thursday, Wellington hooked up with Kingston and the clubs battled back and forth to a dramatic finish. Wellington took the lead in the first when Deeg Popped a power-play goal lat in the first but Kingston responded midway through the second. In the third, Delaurentis beat Vees netminder Alex Brooks-Potts off a face-off play to stake Wellington to a 2-1 lead in the third. Dukes fans that remember the last time Wellington was in Kingston will recall the club was tasked with killing off the final seven minor penalties over the last 40 minutes of the game. There must be something in that Invista Centre air after the first intermission that makes the Dukes go crazy be-

cause, after the first, the league's most disciplined club took eight minors to Kingston's four. Kingston would score a power-play goal to tie it up at 12:21 and scored just as another Wellington minor was expiring to go ahead at 15:46. Without any outside assistance, Wellington was able to knot it up just 15 seconds after the temporary go ahead goal thanks to McCann knocking in a Jacob Hethrington rebound. After a scoreless overtime, Alex Tonge was the hero of the day for Kingston, beating Teichmann and scoring the only goal of the shootout. Afterwards, a cryptic Abrams congratulated the victors-all of them. “You are playing against a good team in Kingston and then you have to play another team. We had to face two teams that night and that's not the way it should be in hockey,” He said. Wellington was in Georgetown last evening looking to break a five game slide. On Friday they are in Lindsay, on Saturday they are in Oakville, and on Sunday, they return home to host the Whitby Fury at 7 p.m.

Resource Development Coordinator

Hospice Prince Edward vision “Supporting the journey of living with dying” and provides palliative support to our neighbours and their families who are facing life limiting illnesses. H.P.E. also provides support to help cope with the death of a loved one and to rediscover life. www.hospiceprinceedward.ca

H.P.E. has an immediate opening for a contract position for a Resource Development Coordinator. Responsibilities include: * Community Engagement * Fund Development Plan implementation * Volunteer Management * Marketing- social media * Education/ awareness program development

Qualifications should include several years of working knowledge and experience with volunteer community charitable based organizations, programs and services along with fund development, social media and marketing skills. A sound knowledge of community hospice and grief services would be recommended. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills are essential. Please see website for complete job description. Please forward a detailed resume including experience and qualifications to Hiring Committee c/o Nancy Parks, Executive Director, Hospice Prince Edward, nparks@hospicepe.com.

Thank you to everyone who applies however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications to be received is December 6, 2013

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Big weekend for Atom AEs

The Ainsworth Atom AE Kings took a bite out of the Port Hope Phantoms Monday night, handing the hosts their first loss of the season. The locals paid a visit to the Jack Burger Sports complex and blanked the Phantoms 1-0 Monday night to move to within a point of first place in the OMHA's Eastern Ontario League. Ryan Cunningham had the game winner for the Kings five minutes into the third period.Nolan Lane was solid throughout, picking up the shutout. The win capped off a very busy weekend for the Kings who managed six of a possible eight points. On Friday, the club was ahead 1-0 on Austin Bryans goal but allowed a third period marker to Stirling and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. On Saturday in Picton, the club hosted the Durham Crusaders and bested the visitors 3-1.Cunningham tallied a pair for the Kings while Jarrett Osterhout also lit the lamp. On the back end of the home and home, the Kings managed a late comeback in Oshawa to tie the Crusaders 2-2. Down 1-0 after one,

Nathan Wood scored in the second to get the game back to even. The Crusaders went ahead again in the third but Reddick had the equalizer with about four minutes to go to square the affair at 2-2. The Kings host the Stirling Blues on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. In Picton. Elsewhere... ■ The Beatty Seeds Novice AE kings played the game of the weekend on Saturday in a thrilling 6-6 tie against the visiting Belleville Junior Bulls. Down 5-1 in the third, Jordan Doxtator scored with about 11 minutes left to spark a memorable comeback. Brody Partridge, Hayden Blakely and Lucas Algar all counted over the final eight minutes to get the Kings back to even. Disaster looked to strike with just 33 seconds left as the Bulls pulled ahead 6-5, but the team lifted netminder Cooper Facette-Grondin and Dakin Jones managed to jam home the equalizer with just a few seconds left to make it 6-6. -Jason Parks, Staff

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Dr. Blanchard, July Fundraising BBQ in Wellington

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4H Club new Milkshake Booth

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The Picton Fair – Partners with the Cattlemen INSIDE BACK COVER

Whoa Nellie 2013 Cattlemens Show & Sale BACK COVER

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How: Prince Edward Cattlemen, through the steer show and fund raising activities, have been actively supporting youth, agriculture and our community for 11 years. 2012, the Steer Show’s 10th anniversary, was a special fund raising year with the seemingly unobtainable $50,000 goal set to fund the equipment purchase for the Prince Edward Family Health Team’s Cardiac Rehab Facility. Through a busy schedule of fund raising events, and tremendous out pouring of community support, culminating in the Steer Show and sale at Picton Fair, not only was the goal met, but surpassed so that $70,000 was donated to Cardiac rehab. For the past few years 3 Corporate Locally Active Sponsors have been approached and asked to participate in assisting with seed money to allow this fund raising activity to advance. All those approached have immediately offered their support, Great Community Partners! Why: The cattlemen’s steer show committee is a relatively small group of individual families that have coordinated the steer show and other fund raising functions. These energetic individuals are ‘striving to make a difference’ in the community with specific emphasis on ‘youth and agriculture’. Last year following an extremely successful program, the group invited its supporters, corporate sponsors

Supporting and Strengthening Youth and Agriculture

and those buyers of steers to a celebratory dinner. There was only one request. They must critique the group’s fund raising activities over 10 years and offer suggestions regarding the focus of our program in the future. A think tank session! A desire to seek direction! We valued the opinions of these very important community supporters and wanted their thoughts on the cattlemen’s future activities. Comments were very congratulatory in nature with positive support going forward. It was pointed out that their support to this organization was there because we were representing agriculture and youth and we should continue that focus. Working with that directive the committee chose to search for needs within the agricultural community for the 2013 project. Since 4H is an organisation well established within the community and is one of the building blocks for youth in agriculture, it seemed like an automatic choice. Some additional support has already been directed to the 4H beef club to assist members in their participation at the Royal Winter Fair, representing Prince Edward County. Presently all 4H programs in the county have been approached to see how our fund raising may assist in making their programs more available to the young people of Prince Edward. 4H is an extremely important pro-

“I want to give back to the agricultural community that supports our business. I often buy 2 steers, beef is a great Christmas gift for my staff and what a great way to support the Cattlemen in their community fund raising.”

Ken Morton Deerhaven Lawn & Garden

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

gram, ‘Learning to Do by Doing’, the 4H motto. The Picton Fair is a local agricultural event that covers all types of local agriculture and community activity. The fair appeared to be another good choice to benefit the agricultural community. How can it be assisted? What can be done to make it a better tool to display current agriculture, support and educate the youth and produce more awareness of the importance of agriculture in the community? How can we garner support and help it flourish in a time when many local fairs throughout Ontario are struggling to stay both with their agricultural roots and financially secure. The Prince Edward Agricultural Society organises the fair and has a strong contingent of volunteer members and supporters but there is a continual challenge to keep local exhibits and attendance high to support the increasing costs. In discussion with the Fair Board committee members, one area that needed immediate attention was the electrical capacity in the cattle barn. This upgrade was undertaken and completed before the fair in September. Discussions are ongoing as to possibilities for an expansion project for the barn and show arena. Enlarging the facility and having more seating under cover to protect from the weather might benefit this facility as being more friendly for use in other community and agricultural events thus a potential revenue generator for the Agricultural Society. An idea under discussion is to have the various commodity groups present an interactive, educational, agricultural exhibit at next years’ fair to add a new dimension to the fair. Cardiac Rehab is close to everyone in this group, as it was a major focus last year and has received great accolades in the community from its success stories. It appears that expansion of this pro-

gram is a definite in the future but will require ongoing support from our community. Our desire is strong to see this program excel as it has to date and expand in the future. It is and will be a ‘work in progress’. We are lucky to have individuals such as Dr. Whattam, Mary Steever, Wanda Parks and many more who are involved in this project, dedicated to make this project a success and remain in the community to educate and assist in saving lives. Cardiac rehab organizers indicated a need for a lending library to make valuable information available to participants and those potentially needing cardiac rehabilitation. $2500 has been given by the Cattlemen to initiate this project in 2013. We all realize that projects like this offered within our community will always need funding locally to get and maintain these special services Other projects are being sought to expand our support of the goal to ‘Support Youth and Agriculture in Prince Edward’ and other important community projects. When & Where: The success of 2012 came from the large attendance at a great beef meal, the donation of many interesting auction items by our generous community partners and all put together in a fun filled evening event. Knowing how successful this could be it became the focus for 2013’s fund raising. At the beautiful ‘Highline Hall’ at the arena in Wellington, Angel and Jeff Gilbert prepared a phenomenal meal, with Harley Guernsey barbequing Lynn Leavitt’s county grown beef. This created a superb meal that received many accolades. Now a fund raising auction is driven by generous community people donating items that are in demand and a group of buyers that treat it as a fun evening supporting a great cause. This event had both, along with our resident cattlemen, auctioneer Craig Carson , making the event truly entertaining. An added feature to the auction this year was the cattlemen’s committee members donating a ‘Beef BBQ dinner at Home’. You might say what is that? Well, a group of cattlemen come to your house and prepare a BBQ dinner for you and friends, feeding 12 people. They would supply appetizers and some drinks, followed by a meal of rib eye steak and all the trimmings and dessert served with a smile and cleaned up . Wow!

What a success, when it sold for $1275, a second dinner was offered to the contending bidder, then in a few minutes bidders asked if they could also buy one at the same price. A total of 4, Tom Marshall, Ken Morton, Tom Dmytar, and Wanda Parks, all great supporters were about to be treated to a Cattlemen’s BBQ. What great fun! Again this year special items of baked goods, a pie from a retired dairy farmer brought $500 thanks to Lorne Hawley of Hawley’s Garage and Betty Cronk’s famous lemon squares were high priced items as well. Thanks to everyone that attended, we trust you enjoyed the meal, and we truly appreciate your support. The Steer show, our signa-

ture event, had just 6 steers but excellently presented and sold for great prices to add to our fund raising. A sliding scale of commissions based on price brought from 15 to 30% of the selling price back to the fund raising coffers. Great buyers and supporters each year have made it the success it is. Thank you so much for your continued support. Thank you to our corporate sponsors for 2013, DMD Truck and Equipment Services Inc, (Jason Doxsee), C.B.Fennell Ltd. (Leavitt Family), County Farm Centre (Anderson and Beatty Families). Thank you to everyone that contributed in so many different ways, you are those that make this initiative a success, all working for our community.

BEEF $ENSE 2013 On August 8-10 Matt Rabbie and Alissa Goodfellow attended Beef Sense in Guelph Ontario. Beef sense is a 4-H opportunity for youth ages 19-25 to spend 3 days at a conference focused on teaching the delegates all about the Beef industry. During this conference the first day saw industry professionals talk to the delegates on topics such as record keeping, business plans, and marketing. Also, a young farmer outlined how he started his farm from scratch. Other speakers presented topics on grants and loans, a coop loan presentation, and a presentation on profitability. An interesting aspect of the conference was the full day of farm tours. These farms included Tullamore Farms, an Angus cow calf operation; Sunnymeade feedlot; Paradise Farms, a unique farm with a little bit of everything; and Thatchers who have a farm store specialized in custom cut beef, with a butcher on site. Case studies were a key feature of this conference. The participants were divided into groups to evaluate the farms that were visited. Each group gave an analysis of a farm, listing strengths and improvements to be made, with specific details on how the farm could make the improvements and be profitable. Finally, the group presented their case study to a panel of judges. Beef Sense is an extremely valuable experience. It is an excellent way for youth in agriculture, specifically the beef industry, to get together and discuss issues they may have and share new ideas. It is also a wonderful learning experience to hear from industry experts and take home valuable knowledge and skills to either an existing operation or a new start up a operation. This would not be possible of course without the support of the Cattlemen’s Association, and 4-H Ontario.

Why Do You Buy a Steer? “We want to support agriculture locally and we like the Cattlemen’s approach of fund raising for youth in agriculture. We also support locally grown county beef and want to feature it in our restaurants.”

“When I came to the County to start my business, I was welcomed and supported by the agricultural community, they made me feel part of the community. Now I want to give back and support the community that supported me.”

Norah & Chris Rogers Waring House Inn and Claramount Inn & Spa

Tom Dmytar - Dmytar Fuels (now MacEwen Fuels)

“The reason I participate in the steer auction is to give back to the agricultural community that has supported my company for 140 years.”

Dave Crawford Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.

4H 100 Years Old

This year, 2013 Canadian 4H celebrates 100 years. In 2012 Ontario 4-H boasted 5,780 members and 1,673 volunteers from 51 Associations, who participated in 12,343 4-H projects. 37% of these members are from farms, 27% of these members live in rural Ontario, and 14% are urban dwellers. 4-H is open to young people from the age of 9 to 21. There is a “Clover Bud” program being offered by some Associations for young people from the age of 6 to 9. Prince Edward County has 94 members and 40 volunteers, completing 21 projects this year. They have a very active 4-H Association consisting of 11 members who administer the program locally. Volunteer Club Leaders, with 6 or more members use “hands-on” learning, to teach members a topic of interest. A “project” consists of 12 hours of club meeting time, though members are encouraged to participate in

many 4-H opportunities outside their specific club meeting time. Volunteer leaders are screened and trained before they lead 4-H projects. 4-H clubs need funding to operate. The local Association purchased a ‘Milkshake Booth’ a few years ago, in order to fundraise at various events, to offset some of the costs. With the support of the community, a brand new ‘Milkshake Booth’ was purchased in 2011. Profits from the booth are shared 50/50 with the clubs who operate the booth, and the Association. In 2013, the booth attended 11 events. 4-H Ontario has a membership fee of $70.00, which allows members access to the entire network of 4-H Ontario opportunities. The local 4-H Association wishes that young people would be able to participate in 4-H clubs without any financial hardship. The Association applied for funding from the Prince Ed-

ward Cattlemen’s Association to assist with the costs involved with some of it’s events, including: 4-H Member Annual Awards event; Registration & Club’ Sign Up Night’; Volunteer Recognition Banquet and Annual Meeting; local and regional ‘Judge-It’ events; local, regional and provincial ‘Go for the Gold’ competitions; annual ‘Scrapbook’ preparation of local 4-H History; Local Fair 4-H displays; Graduating member gifts; non-perishable supplies for the milkshake booth; administrative supplies, and volunteer recognition awards. 4-H members, past and present, will often comment on the positive impact a 4-H club leader had on their life, as a special blend of friend, parent, mentor and advisor. Leaders and members soon learn to live by the 4-H motto “Learn to do by doing”. The 4-H Pledge has been repeated by every 4-H member for close to 100 years: I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, My Heart to greater loyalty, My Hands to larger service and My Health to better living For my club, my community and my country.

If you would like more information about the Ontario 4-H program, you can visit the website at www.4h-ontario.ca, or call toll free 1.877.410.6748 or locally contact Barb Insley at 613.476.7812.

Picton Fair

A Tremendous History and a Promising Future The Prince Edward Agricultural Society was formed in 1831 to promote better methods of farming in the county. In 1836 it held its first fair to showcase County agriculture. It quickly became one of the leading county fairs in the province, attracting hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of spectators. There was a substantial investment in buildings including the grandstand, Fruit Building, ticket booth and the Old Boys Memorial Entrance Way. In 1887 the Crystal Palace was built, displaying the style of exhibition hall of that era. This building having recent restoration, along with upgrades to the grandstand makes the present fairground complex , a blend of 18th century architecture and more modern era buildings to serve as the home of the fair for 177 years. The first secretary of The Prince Edward Agricultural Society was a cousin of Sir John A MacDonald, a lawyer named L.P.Macpherson. Another cousin, J A Macpherson was the second secretary, and John A., who started his law career in Picton looked after the books for his employer.

While the society did not hold a fair for the first few years it was active with agricultural activities. A committee was named in 1833 ‘to regulate the movement of bulls purchased by the Society’. Five shillings was charged to nonmembers for each cow put to the large bull and the small bull was only used by members of the Society. Hallowell, (the original name of Picton) had to petition the lieutenantgovernor to make arrangements to hold a fair. The first fair recorded, 1836, received 100 pounds from the government and 156 pounds, 5 shillings in donations. The Society offered prizes of ten, two and one pound for ‘most improved farms of at least

50 acres cultivated land. By 1865 the fair had grown to 603 entries and more than ten thousand entries by 1965. The present cattle barn, was named after the late Ralph Richards, a long time society member, keen exhibitor, a previous president and a great cattleman. The show arena was a more recent undertaking, constructed with funding from an area foundation, community and business support and local agricultural fundraising. The future success of the fair will be molded by the efforts of the many volunteer members of the Society and will need the support of the total agricultural community. ( information for this article gathered from the picton fair website)

2013 Corporate Sponsors

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Prince Edward Cattlemen’s Association 2013 Show and Sale

Reserve Champion Steer Owners: Nathan & Sarah Beth Krentz, Rockbottom Farms Buyers: Christina & Tom Dmytar

Grand Champion Steer – ‘Fluffy’ Shown by Kaitlin Wood Owners: Jill & John Hancock, Cameo Farms Buyer: Ken Morton, Deerhaven Farm & Garden

Buyers Owner: Matt Rabbie, Sunset Farms & Cabins Buyer: Dave Crawford, Bay of Quinte Insurance Co.

Bay of Quinte Insurance Co. Christina & Tom Dmytar Claramount Inn & Spa Deerhaven Farm & Garden Waring House

Judge - Dr. Rex Crawford

Owners: Sarah & Scott- The Colton Family, Fourthlane Farms Buyer: Ken Morton, Deerhaven Farm & Garden

Photographer - Shannon Scott Bagpiper - Evelyn Sprigings Ringman - Don Williams Music - Whoa Nellie Meat Processing Aman Abattoir

Owners: Melissa & Barry Baldwin & family, Melbar Farms Buyers: Chris & Norah Rogers, Waring House

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Banner Sponsors

Grand Champion - MacEwen Fuels Reserve Champion - D.M.D. Truck Equipment & Services

Owners: Bill & Sharon Hopkins, Rockbottom Farms Buyers: Chris & Norah Rogers, Claramount Inn & Spa

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LOOKING FOR A JOB? Pub/restaurant, living quarters, great location. Close to wineries, marina, on County Rd 8. Licensed for 140 people, double patio, dining rm, pub area. Lg living area upstairs, possible bed & breakfast. Perfect for the entrepreneur who is open to ideas. Could be small convenience store, would be great for caterer. MLS® 2130928 SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. quinteisle.com Brokerage

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LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO BUILD? You will find the perfect area on this 8.47 acre, wooded building lot for your new home. Well and entrance installed. Loads of space for the avid gardener or for the children to roam. Steps from Macaulay Mountain Conservation area and `Bird House City`. Picture yourself here. Gentle breezes through the tree tops will be your lullaby in a hammock on your new front porch. $98,500 MLS 2135757 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Call CAROL BROUGH, Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or carolbroughc21@hotmail.com

44 OWEN STREET Another Beauty by the award winning construction team at the Woodcrafters. Heritage Gate Homes have built the majority of houses in PineRidge subdivision Picton. We currently have the last one under construction at 39 Owen Street which will be ready for occupancy in the spring of 2014. Not too late to choose your colors and finishings. Call Herb at 613-921-7441 or herb@remaxquinte.com HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

LARGE PROPERTY Housing approx 8,500 sq ft main building, 3,000 sq ft 2nd building and lg building lot. 3,000 sq ft building has 3 bedrm apt on 2nd level, potential for income lower level. 1.3 ac parcel lends itself to serious development. Call for more details. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475 GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

Real estate question? Ask an expert

Whether you are a first time buyer, renter or an existing homeowner looking to downsize or invest in an additional property, you’re bound to have questions. From figuring out how much home you can afford to choosing the right neighbourhood for you and your family, real estate expert and president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, P h i l Dorner is here to help.

Today’s question comes from homeowners who purchased a home both as an investment and to house a university-aged daughter. The challenge facing the owners is that the home is located in London, where their daughter will be attending university and they live in the GTA. Q. Hi Phil. Our daughter is starting her second year of university in London this fall and we purchased a three-bedroom home there for her to live in while she attends school and as an investment. Our son who entered grade 12 this year has expressed interest in going to school there too so he may move in at some point.

In the meantime, our daughter has found two friends to live with and although it’s our daughter and her friends, since we have never been landlords before, we want to make sure we aren’t missing anything. Can you help? A. A rental property can certainly be a valuable asset to your portfolio and in your case, one with some practical advantages. You are correct in thinking that despite the fact that it is your daughter and her friends who are your tenants that as a landlord in Ontario, you have certain responsibilities set out by the Residential Tenancies Act. Make sure that you go through the Act and understand your rights and responsibilities – this will help clear up any confusion over your role and duExample: mortgage, car loan and credit cards total $225,000. Roll that ties as a landlord and debt into a new $233,000 mortgage, including a fee to break the existing those of your tenants. mortgage, and look at the existing mortgage, and look at the payoff. Next, make sure that PAYMENTS* MONTHLY you get the right kind of TODAY NEW CURRENT Mortgage $175,000 $ 969 $1,113 insurance coverage – as Car Loan $ 25,000 $ 495 $ 0 long as your home comAll credit cards $ 25,000 $ 655 $ 0 plies with municipal

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

$425,000 All this home needs is you! Open concept beautifully restored brick century home with quality finishes throughout. Seasonal creek with bridge in spacious private back yard. Ready to move right in! MLS®2133459

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$549,000 Truly one of a kind! c1880 2 storey brick home with over 3,000 sq ft of living space. Full of character - gracious dining room with library, large moldings, high ceilings, wide floor boards, but with all the amenities of modern living. Come and see for yourself. MLS®2135971

bylaws, this shouldn’t be an issue. A really good thing to do as a novice landlord is to connect with experienced and successful landlords who can provide precedent for you. As with any property, bear in mind that there will be upkeep costs and since students tend to live “exuberantly,” expect wear and tear. Luckily, since your daughter is one of your tenants, you can make sure that she is conscientious about who lives in the home and the way that they take care of it. Since you are not local, you will also need to ensure that repair and maintenance issues can be addressed so make sure that you have a plan in place. When purchasing an investment property, make sure that you speak to your Realtor about your goals so that you can be sure the property you choose is appropriately outfitted and conducive to attracting high quality tenants.

SAT. NOV. 23RD 1-3PM

17 MOODIE ST., BELLEVILLE Bridge St. West to Moodie (Past Bush Funeral Home)

This home has been renovated with the modern décor that brings a clean, crisp, refreshing updated look to this 2 bedroom home. Perfect for the young couple just starting out or the homeowners who are downsizing to main floor living. With this home being walking distance to the waterfront and downtown area it offers close entertainment for the persons who enjoy an active lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own an affordable updated home. $159,900. MLS 13608847

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Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage* 102 Main St., Picton 3 bedroom, 3 bath executive townhouse. Fresh paint, carpets steam cleaned, ready to move in. $349,000 MLS 2136548 To view call Hugh Jackson or Tracey Dickson

Glenora Road Waterfront. Spectacular views of Picton Bay & Golf Course. Spacious 3000 sq.ft. Bungalow. $465,000 2132730 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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JOY HUMPHREY Broker 613-849-5999

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Family home, large lot, walking distance to all amenities. $189,000 MLS 2135166 Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810

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Water access and residence beach nearby Excellent boating & fishing. Cul-de-sac location. $41,000 MLS 2135638 Call Carol Brough to view

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2,450 feet of pebble stone beach on Prince Edward Bay & Private boat harbour. Century 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home +6 cottages on 20.5 acres. $849,000 2134783 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

Quiet Country Living. Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Storey Home. 10 Minutes to Picton or 401. $159,900 2132148 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

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546 VICTORIA AVE., BELLEVILLE - 3 bed, 2 bath, garage, entry to lower level, finished rec room. $189,900 MLS 2136334 Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999

Open concept ranch bungalow, 2 bed, 2 bath. 1 acre beautiful landscaping, detached garage. $624,900 MLS 2132000 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson

COUNTY ROAD 15

Close to the best fishing, shopping, recreation and minutes to the 401 highway. $235,000 MLS 2134558 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel

Open concept with wood heatilator fireplace and custom built kitchen. 3 car garage/barn, 31 acres. $364,000 MLS 2136481 Steve Sensenstein

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Southerly facing Country home. Tastefully renovated throughout. Huge Garage & Workshop. $229,900 2136605 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Great opportunity to own over 22 acres in a picturesque rural setting! Ideally located only minutes to Picton and just a short drive to Highway 401. Level farmland to build your dream home and enjoy all that nature has to offer. $89,000 MLS 2135030 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

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Two-acre lot in South Bay. This lot has two road frontages and overlooks Spectacular country setting! This 20 acres parcel is yours to enjoy only Beautiful 5.2 ac building lot, Waupoos Wine Country. Rolling terrain, mature the Mariner's Park. Situated conveniently in the charming community of 10 minutes from Picton and a short distance to the 401. Build your dream trees, well in place. Area of significant properties. South Bay, minutes to Milford, local wineries and renowned Prince Ed- home with an abundance of privacy or continue to farm a portion. $88,200 MLS 2131827 ward Point Wildlife Reserve. $85,000 MLS 2135029 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $63,000 MLS 2137065 Liz Jones* Sarah Scott* www.realestatepicton.com www.homeinthecounty.com www.monicaklingenberg.com

Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Free-standing 13 LAKE STREET, PICTON commercial condo, great street presence, big open space, access to abun- This recently renovated 1 1/2 story, two-bedroom home with a newly indant parking, steps from Main Street! One-of-a-kind in Picton, waiting for stalled gas furnace is an ideal investment property or for the first-time the right entrepreneur. Exceptionally affordable, ready for you! $119,000 home owner. The four original tin ceilings give it the “County” charm. MLS 2136310 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $139,000 MLS 2137077 Peter Lynch* www.samsimone.com www.chestnutpark.com

FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER? This property is not to be overlooked! 3 large bedrooms. Bright, oversized living room, new kitchen, newer siding, new windows, covered front porch, side door entrance to the mudroom. Light hardwood flooring throughout, tile in kitchen and bathroom. $155,000 MLS 2136648 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Nestled in amongst mature trees, in a desired neighbourhood, is this three bedroom side split with a finished walkout basement. Hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen open to the dining room and living room. Large front veranda, interlocking brick walkway, paved double driveway, detached garage. $239,000 MLS 2135090 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Expansive County home, incomparable views of Adolphus Reach. Big spaces, newer kitchen, family room, 3 main floor bedrooms, lower level with office, recreation room, 4th bedroom. Detached garage, above ground pool, expansive deck. 2 separately deeded lots form 2-acre property. $269,000 MLS 2133854 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Bright, spacious open concept brick bungalow on large country lot. 4 bedrooms, main floor den. Recent updates: new roof, open kitchen/dining/living area with tile and hardwood floors, high efficiency airtight fireplace insert, beautiful bow window, garden doors to patio. Partially finished basement, separate entrance. $275,000 MLS 2135251 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Classic Arts & Crafts style 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. Warmth and character plus numerous upgrades. Outstanding original woodwork and floors, stained glass windows, living room fireplace, large covered front porch and a circular drive. This one won't last! $285,000 MLS 2134169 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Hidden gem in Bloomfield, steps from shops and cafes of Main Street! Ap- 3 Bedroom Waterfront retreat. New garage with insulated bunkie. Close pealing Victorian, generous landscaped lot near the millpond. Expansive main to Lake on the Mountain, vineyards, restaurants and marinas. floor, eat-in kitchen, large family room, exquisitely-detailed reception rooms. Spectacular sunsets and private Muskoka feeling at the water. 2 bedrooms with added closet space. Perfect home for a couple! $295,000 $298,000 MLS 2132240 MLS 2135967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* Gail Forcht** www.lauriegruer.com www.homeinthecounty.com

Impeccable home minutes from Picton. Gracious open layout with main floor family room large, private lower level retreat, +deck and landscaped yard with patio. Master bedroom with adjacent sunroom, geothermal heating, and an eco-water system complete the picture. $349,000 MLS 2136496 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Spacious open concept high ranch brick/stone home on a 2.8 acre ravine lot. Offers privacy complete with a stream and waterfall overlooking beautiful forest. Close to Belleville, Picton & Wellington. Hardwood floors, Paul Holden Kitchen, finished lower level with potential in-law suite & sunroom with walkout. $358,000 MLS 2137108 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Stately triple brick Century home, fabulous original baseboards, built ins, doors and trim. Grand home, upgraded with care and attention to maintain its period integrity. Refinished pine floors, large country kitchen. New roof, natural gas heat, steps to downtown Bloomfield, 10 mins. to Sandbanks. $358,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Sixty-two acres with 10 g/min drilled well, wooded area and good soil for vineyard. Only minutes away from Sandbanks Provincial Park and ten minutes from Picton. A great location for a hobby farm. $115,000 MLS 2137215 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 2-4PM 40 CHURCH STREET $195,000 MLS 2135800 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

Calling all families! Big bright in-town home, steps from schools, parks, community centre, and Picton yacht club. 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, great principal rooms. Handsome carriage house, second out-building. Large addition at rear could be great family room or main floor master suite. Bring the kids! $359,000 MLS 2135966 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Chair & Founder

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

OPEN HOUSE SAT, NOV. 23RD 11AM-1PM 36 GLENORA ESTATES ROAD

$379,000 MLS 2134147 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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THE PICTON GAZETTE

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310 ft by 3 ac prime waterfront land, clear of trees, level to the lake! Private road off County Road 7 just past Lake on the Mountain, 15 minutes to Picton. Pebble beach waterfront faces north-west on Bay of Quinte. Total lot size 8.9 ac, 5.5 ac woods. Solid access road, hydro to property. $395,000 MLS 2132918 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

Handsome executive residence on the edge of Wellington. Formal reception rooms, chef’s kitchen, wonderful family room with fireplace. Master suite, 2 more bedrooms on second level, with a 4th bedroom on lower level. Main floor laundry, double garage, large decks, beautiful garden.

5 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home on West Lake, minutes to the popular Sandbanks Provincial Park. Large dock, retaining wall, boat house. Impeccable interior, impressive formal foyer with 12 ft ceiling. Lower level in law- suite with private entrance. $599,000 MLS 2132112 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Perfect family retreat! Handsome updated 1877 farmhouse, 126 ac between Picton and Waupoos. Beautifully renovated and decorated, full of natural light! 3 bedrooms plus separate master area with views over farmland. Magazine-quality kitchen, 3 full baths. Separately deeded in 2 parcels.

Commercial property in the heart of Wellington! Established waterfront restaurant, huge potential. Approved plans for 5 guests rooms on 2nd level or build your home over the store. Additional building on site provides revenue. On Loyalist Parkway, beside marina, close to Community Centre.

$449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.lauriegruer.com

Betty Burns

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

$499,000 MLS 2133378 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.lauriegruer.com

INTOWN WATERFRONT HOME Custom-built home walking distance to downtown Picton. Large principal rooms enjoy wall-to-wall windows showcasing the bay and western exposure. Large mature trees create a park like setting for this gracious home with an oversized three-car garage. The hobbyist will enjoy a main floor studio space and lower level work$679,000 MLS 2132140 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* shop with entrance from the garage. $695,000 MLS 2135451 Liz Jones* www.lauriegruer.com www.realestatepicton.com

The Montrose Inn, a magnificent mansion. Business includes B&B, Tea Room and Wedding Centre. 6.266 acres, overlooking the Bay of Quinte. 7 bedrooms, over 5,000 sq. ft. finished space, "Gentleman's Area”. 6 fireplaces, 6 baths. 2400 sq. ft. guest annex rented as a duplex. Zoned $895,000 MLS 2132060 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* for a 5 room Inn and other uses. $949,000 MLS 2137105 Lori Slik* www.lauriegruer.com www.asenseofplace.ca

Office Manager Sales Representative

Executive country estate! Beautifully updated, minutes from Picton. Stonewalled gardens, terraces, sprawling grounds. Exquisite master suite, separate guest areas, stunning family room. Separate guest house/ artist’s studio, radiant floors, monk’s staircase, private flagstone terrace, complete privacy!

Century home, close to 25 acres, 620` waterfront. Spacious home, 2 centre hall plans, 8 bedrooms. Has been a yoga retreat. Ideal for a B&B, Artist`s Studio etc... Severance potential. Great outbuildings. Very private, close to Lake on The Mountain and Waupoos wineries, restaurants & Marinas. $995,000 MLS 2136686 Gail Forcht** & Liz Jones* www.homeinthecounty.com

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL

Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Chair & Founder

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Meticulous waterfront home in highly sought after community. Spacious one level living, large deck, guest suite, games/ family room in walk-out lower level. Ideal for boating, swimming with retractable dock. Stunning views of Sand Dunes. Updated mechanicals, double garage, exquisite gardens. $499,000 MLS 2132615 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Completely inspiring! Waterfront executive home, dramatic spaces, wall of glass overlooking Adolphus Reach. 17 ft indoor hydropool and sauna. Great Room, sybaritic master suite. Separate guest areas, library, office. Graded walkways, decks, charming seating areas from which to enjoy the views! $895,000 MLS 2131687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

18th century cedar log home, 7.7 ac waterfront lot, 2 Board & Batten additions. 4000+ sq ft! 20’ vaulted great room, fireplace. Loft sitting area. Main level guest suite, slipper tub, propane fireplace. Thomasville kitchen, Brazilian granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. 3 car garage. Cabin at the shore. $997,500 MLS 2136483 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

The Time To Buy Is Now. The Place to Look Is In The Picton Gazette Prince Edward CountyÊs SHOWCASE

of HOMES

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 f RE/5

THE PICTON GAZETTE

NEW

ELEGANT CUSTOM HOME

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

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Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this well appointed home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq ft of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer! By appointment only. $699,000 MLS 2136886

3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home being offered in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Features a newly renovated custom kitchen complete with maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, an apron sink and prep island. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard boasts a salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement with 4th bedroom, huge 20` x 26` rec room and rough-in for 3rd bath. Enjoy this home and all of the upgrades at the very competitive price of $424,000 MLS 2136135

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EQUESTRIAN DREAM HOME!

FINEST QUEEN ANNE HOME IN THE COUNTY! A True Country Estate for the Equestrian Lover. Let the warmth of this beautiful brick home surround you on this 18 acre prestigious parcel. Backing onto the Golf Course, and set back from the road, sits an incredible 4000 sq ft Bungalow with exclusive materials used throughout. Features 3 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen,4 fireplaces,4 baths,a 20X30 family room,and a master bedroom that's sure to hug you with the finest in comfort from every angle. This home is carefully positioned to take in incredible views over the exquisite landscaping and outdoor living areas including the rear patio/pool area with a gorgeous brick pergola. The state of the art matching brick barn holds the same charm, with a cherry entrance, heated tack room, feed room and office with cork floors, 4 large stalls, wash bay, & hot/cold water.Just to the North, enjoy a recently added 80X120 Lit Riding arena by MegaDome with sand footing. Absolutely spectacular, and priced well below replacement value. $1,290,000 MLS 2135594

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Adolphus Reach, 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Queen Anne Waterfront home. 10 acres total. Every inch of space was carefully considered in the design phase. Features 3 elegant bdrms, each with ensuite. Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. Run your business from the 3rd floor custom office space. Main floor features grand sitting/living rooms, a fully updated kitchen including Sub-Zero and Viking designer series appliances. Country elegance at its best in Prince Edward County - this is the one folks - untouchable quality, for less!! Watch the YouTube video! $989,000 MLS 2133864

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WELLINGTON

Stunning open concept custom built Cape Cod with huge cathedral ceilings in main living areas, and even in grand 2nd floor master with ensuite. Features a Paul Holden oak kitchen with 9` island, gleaming hardwood, large deck with quiet backyard & no rear neighbours. Large finished basement with two additional bedrooms. Close to golf, boat launch, beach, shopping, new community centre and great restaurants in the village of Wellington! Look no further. $309,900 MLS 2135265

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It`s got it all! Large 10 year old custom built 2 storey home on 5.3 acre private lot 10 minutes from Picton. Bright U-shaped kitchen with eating area and spacious living room across rear of home overlooking pool, expansive decks and peaceful backyard. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, including huge master. Full finished basement. $309,000 MLS 2135291

Prince Edward County Treasure. Beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath, Cape Cod style home, overlooking Long Reach. Spacious eat in kitchen, lots of room for family or entertaining with additional sunken living room & doors to patio with multi level decking at rear of home. Two car attached garage boasts a second storey, unfinished and ready for your creative touches. A Great Buy @ $379,000 MLS 2136343

`Cambridge Model`. Another quality built Hilden Home on a quiet partly cleared 40 acre lot on a quiet country lot in beautiful Prince Edward County.To be built. Located in area of other new homes. Please See attached brochure for specs and floorplans. Customer may customize plans with builder. 12-16 week delivery Hilden Homes has never missed a closing date! $438,800 MLS 2131364

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QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE NEW LISTING

Kristen Rutgers*

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

Perfect starter home/condo. 3 bedroom, full rec room. New carpets and flooring. Patio area. Last of the rental units. Immediate possession. Newly painted $109,000 MLS 2136763

A great location just 10 minutes to Sandbanks & Picton. This is a quiet road with a pastoral feel. A fantastic spot to build a new home, keep a few chickens or horses, and enjoy rural life! The clay loam soil is ideal for growing grapes to be used in our burgeoning wine industry. There is a drilled well already in place. $125,000 MLS 2137005

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 SPRING ST – Picton. With 5% downpayment your mortgage payment could be as low as $650 per month. Tastefully updated, 2 bedrooms, newer bathroom, spacious living & eatin kitchen. Situated on a fenced yard with garage. Perfect for newlyweds! $144,900 MLS 2132529

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Attention First Time HomeBuyers! Featuring 3 generous bedrooms, a walk-in full ceramic shower and all newer windows and roof! The side door entrance to the mudroom offers shelving and storage. Main floor laundry hook-up too. Two sheds are included and there is a double driveway. $149,000 MLS 2136707

CHEAPER THAN RENT!

ESTATE SALE

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

PICTON – Located on Argyle Cr., this split-level home features 3 bedrooms including a master with ensuite bath, updated 4-pce. main bath on upper level, eat-in kitchen with walk-out, living/dining room on main level. Lower level offers rec room & family room, new 3-pce. bath with laundry, gas furnace & newly upgraded electrical service. Great family home! $239,000 MLS 2136192

Ron Norton*

Great family home - perfect rural location! 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath, large foyer. Kitchen, breakfast bar, dining room, family room. Large master, 2 additional bdrms on main floor. Recroom, additional bedroom, laundry/utility area, rough-in for bath downstairs. 15 mins south of Belleville, 10 mins to Wellington. $249,000 MLS 2136710

Ron Norton*

Wellington waterfront home/cottage in the middle of town, large south facing open concept kitchen dining room with walk out to large deck. Improvements include roof, ceramic floor, hi eff. furnace, shore line improvement with waters edge dock that allows a boater to access West Lake or Lake Ontario. $250,000 MLS 2135060

Kristen Rutgers*

HARBOURVIEW

Ron Norton*

*Sales Representative **Broker

BaILey ROad Quaint little home on a lovely treed lot just minutes from Picton. Perfect for first time buyers, weekend getaway or investment, this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has rental income from an Xplornet tower on the property to offset the mortgage, plus free internet. Cheaper than rent! Start building equity today! $130,000 MLS 2133847

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* Three bedroom, three season cottage on a very private lot. Surrounded by mature trees and great water views this home was built by the current owner in 1975. Shingles and eavestroughing replaced in 2009. The wood burning stove is in `as is` condition. $139,000 MLS 2133275

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

Mary Jane Mills**

BLOOMFIeLd – huge lot backing on to the Millenium Trail within easy walking distance to public school, parks & shopping. Tastefully decorated & upgraded century home with municipal water. Features lots of original charm, 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. bath, main floor laundry, living room, kitchen, dining room & family room. Only $174,900 MLS 2132930

Kristen Rutgers*

Good sized fenced in yard with a big deck. Kitchen and dining area is open and airy with access to the deck. 3 bdrms up and 1 down. Main floor laundry and 2 pc bath. Attached garage with inside entry. Kids can walk to school, arena and ball diamonds and you can walk to grocery store, pharmacy and all other amenities offered in Wellington. $240,000 MLS 2136870

BLOOMFIeLd BeaUTy Nice brick bungalow in the village of bloomfield. big double lot fenced. extensive renovations in the past two years. includes new septic, furance, siding, paint, alarm system, and some windows. attached garage, deck, workshop, and storage shed. this home has great curb appeal. $249,000 MLS 2135655

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Beautiful views from your own, private waterfront getaway on Lake Consecon. Tiered lot offers interesting features and privacy. Heavily wooded, you can clear an oasis for yourself and feel as if you are miles away from everything! Hydro at the road. $249,000 MLS 2136561

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Set on a double lot, this 4200sqft steel building on 1.46 acres in Picton`s industrial park has many potential uses. Full municipal services and extra large natural gas line. Slab foundation, Industrial zoning, and previously used as a catering kitchen and a laundry. $249,900 MLS 2135954

Veronica Norton* All brick, maintenance free, 2 bdrm bungalow w/ attached garage/workshop sitting on 49+ acres. Outside offers your very own nature preserve and inside offers hardwood floors and open concept living/dining. Come take a look! $279,900 MLS 2134768

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

249 Fry road Approximately 1700 sq.ft. newly constructed bungalow on 2 acres. Open concept finished extremely well. 4 bedrooms with 2 up and 2 down Vaulted ceilings. Fully insualted and drywalled basement. Good well with trickle systema and a 3,000 gallon cistern for backup. Double garage. Central Air. 3 baths.Large MB with ensuite. Nice Property. $349,000 MLS 2136616

2 storey home, area of newer executive style homes in Picton. Backs onto green space, lots of privacy on the deck and back yard. 3 bedrooms, 2nd level laundry, walk-in closets in every room. Open concept main level, kitchen, dining area, great room. Bathrooms: 4 pc lower level, 2 pc main level, 3 pc ensuite off master bedroom, 4 pc on 2nd floor. Finished lower level, rec room, den, utility room. Built in 2008, paved drive, 200 amp electric service. $349,000 MLS 2136802

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 Picton. Solid brick, centre hall plan, completely restored from walls in. Beautiful wood floors, lots of original character. Separate living & dining rooms, kitchen with breakfast nook, main floor laundry, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Good location within walking distance to downtown amenities. $479,000 MLS 2136810

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 BLOOMFIeLd – Fully occupied, licensed Retirement Home in a village setting. Features 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, sitting room, dining room, spacious working kitchen with laundry, chair lift & lots of outside space. Financial info. available. $549,000 MLS 2135677

CIRCA 1890

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

Veronica Norton*

WeLLINGTON – situated on a large fenced lot close to recreation facilities, 3 blocks to public school & walking distance to downtown. Featuring 2 levels of finished living space, 3 bedrooms, 4 pce. bath, living room, large eat-in kitchen on main floor & another bedroom, family room with fireplace & recreation room in basement. Spotless, movein condition! $202,000 MLS 2135956

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

COTTaGe, CONSeCON LaKe. 15 mins. to Hwy. 401. 4-season cottage with basement. New septic, new gas furnace. Garage & boathouse. $249,000 MLS 2135693

Veronica Norton*

Cozy 2 bdrm Mobile with 28 Ft x 12 Ft addition. Great location! 40 plus acres of work land and approximately 24 acres of mostly hard wood bush. $250,000 MLS 2136506

Kristen Rutgers*

57 LaKeBReeZe COURT – LOCaTION, LOCaTION, LOCaTION 1 block north of Main St Wellington, walk to all this town has to offer!! 7 yr old quality built home has WOW factor! Family room with vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace, open to dining and kitchen area. Large master suite, 4 pc bath, additional bedroom on main floor. Lower level recroom, 2 pc bath and additional bedroom. $295,000 MLS 2136023

528 MITCHeLLS CROSSROad Newly constructed Colorado bungalow situated on 10.3 acres. 5 minutes to Picton. A piece of paradise! 9` ceilings with vaulted in living room. Open concept hardwood and ceramic throughout! This home is a pleasure to show. 10x10 deck off the dining area. Double car garage. Central Air! $339,000 MLS 2136569

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* 2.73 acre waterfront lot on year round road. Beautiful trees along the shore, in area of fine homes. Level with gentle slope to the water, driveway installed. Water access to Bay of Quinte, Napanee River, Hayward Long Reach, Picton Bay and Lake Ontario. Imagine! $385,000 MLS 2135355

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 Located just outside of Picton’s Town limits, in Pinecrest School District. Offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of executive-quality finished living space plus a fully-finished basement. Spacious back deck overlooking fenced salt-water pool. $475,000 MLS 2123819

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

662 COUNTy ROad 7 5 year old 3 bedroom home, ensuite baths with every bedroom, vaulted ceilings in Great Room, custom kitchen with granite counters & quality stainless steel built-ins all designed for the lover of cooking & entertaining. Breakfast nook off kitchen has window seats beneath generous windows and the formal dining area are perfect for intimate dinners or lavish entertaining. $635,000 MLS 2136451

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 f RE/7 LOYALIST PARKWAY Walking distance to Picton. Municipal water, lg detached 2 car garage. Home has been completely renovated & nicely decorated. New kitchen, new furnace, air conditioning, HRV, fireplace, new flooring & carpeting. New windows. Large deck on back overlooking beautiful treed lot. This is a must see. MLS® 2136606

LAKEBREEZE COURT, WELLINGTON Executive stone/br home, lg lot. Open concept family rm/ kitchen, eating area. Formal living rm/ dining rm. Main floor master bedroom, lg ensuite, walkin closet. Main floor laundry, door to double garage. 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath on 2nd level. Full unspoiled basement. Hardwood throughout home, air conditioning, gas furnace, walk to all amenities. Call to view. MLS 2131558

BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOT ON BAY OF QUINTE $179,000 Approx 90’ shoreline. Driveway to water’s edge to launch your boat. Drilled well, shower/ bathroom building, holding tank. Hydro to two 35 ft trailers on property. Trailers are as is. Great for fishing, boating and swimming. Close to 401, minutes from Picton. Perfect retreat or great spot to build your cottage or home. This property has it all. MLS® 2135508

COUNTY RD 1 Lg bungalow set in the trees with a view of Lake Consecon. Close to Trenton & 401. 3 bedrms, great room, den, living rm, dining rm and eat in kitchen. Complete with family rm in lower walkout level. Large workshop plus large unspoiled area great for small at home business. Also features 2 car detached garage, paved drive and landscaping is complete. Call to view this one MLS® 2136635

NILES ST., WELLINGTON Close to schools & beach. All brick backsplit. New kitchen, newer windows, gas furnace, air conditioning, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Lg fenced lot, privacy at the back. Great home for young family or retirees. Finished rec room. Call to view. Asking $199,900 MLS 2134702

24 MACDONALD ST., WELLINGTON Views of Lake Ontario, public access to the water at the end of the street. 3 bedrooms, new bathroom, updated kitchen, laminate flooring, newer siding, shingles and windows. Large treed lot. Perfect getaway or vacation rental. Immaculate and renovated. Call for viewing. Reduced to $229,000 MLS 2136487

PICTON BUNGALOW Cheaper then rent. Cute bungalow, small lot. Perfect home for retirees going south or young couple starting out. Maintenence free exterior, neat & tidy interior. 2 bedrm, new oil furnace & tank 2010. Call to view. Asking $127,000 MLS® 2126793

IMMACULATE AND READY TO GO Cty Rd 8 Hobby farm, 9 ac, paddocks for horses, LD plus small animal SOLD, SOLD, SObarn barn. Lg 2 storey stucco brick home. 5 bedrms, lg liv rm, stone fp with insert, fam rm, den, country kitchen, hobby room, two 4 pc baths, one 2 pc bath. Oil furnace. Great soil for market garden. Call to view. MLS® 2134594

NORTH OF WELLINGTON ON WILSON RD 40 ac in wine country. Close to Cty Rd 1&2. 2 bedrm br/vinyl bungalow. Great room with liv rm/ din rm/ kitchen. Master bedrm walkout to deck, ensuite, jacuzzi, 3 pc bath. Laundry area and deck off dining area. Small bush at back of property. Call on this one. Asking $329,900 MLS® 2134851

SUNSET VIEWS OF ADOLPHUS REACH Lot is cleared, ready for you to build your retirement home or a getaway cottage. 100 ft clean shoreline, perfect for swimming, fishing or deep water sailing. Hydro to lot line, driveway is in. Call for more details. MLS® 2133082

GLENORA RD Close to Picton, municipal water, nicely treed lot, view of Picton Bay. Perfect location for your new home. 100 ft wide by 200 ft deep, mature trees at back of property. MLS® 2133769

CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR 1453 County Rd 24. Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot, entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY Main St., Wellington. Core area. Lg commercial property, approx 8500 sq ft solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced parking area. Great opportunity for income development subject to severence. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611

80 MAPLE ST., WELLINGTON 4.57 ac development property backing onto Millineum Trail, close to all amenities. All municipal services, lg frame building suitable for industrial or storage. MLS 2134617

Feature

READY TO BUILD? Niles St., Wellington Great lot backing onto creek, mature trees. Close to school and churches, walkable to beach and all shopping. Municipal services available. Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613

FOR LEASE

SET UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS Location. Location. Elizabeth St, Picton. 1,200 sq ft of commercial space, great location for office, pizza, coffee shop, bakery, etc. His and her washrooms. Ready for occupancy. MLS® 2136463 Call 613-399-2134

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OPEN PLAN FOR A SLIM LOT

DESIGN FOR LIVING

This graceful country home invites the outdoors in with a triple skylight above the great room, a front porch, and a roomy rear deck. As asweet touch, who could resist the cupola Plan No. SHSW2643 perched atop the roof? Inside, the OPEN PLAN FOR A SLIM LOT vaulted main gathering space features a cozy fireplace for coolevenings and a large window to take in the view. Nearby, the spacious kitchen holds a small island for Plan additional counter area, and flows rightinto the vaulted dining nook. A No. SHSW2643 niche here is the perfect spot for a buffet table or china hutch. The OPEN PLAN FOR A SLIM LOT laundry room doubles as a mud room, witha closet ready to receive coats as you head in from the deck. On the opposite side of the plan, First Floor: 950 sq. ft. Second Floor: 1,321 sq. ft. the master suite features a private bath andwalk-in closet. Two Total: 2,271 sq. ft. additional bedrooms share a hall bath. First Floor: 950 sq. ft. Second Floor: 1,321 sq. ft. Total: 2,271 sq. ft To see more details on this plan, visit ww.selectfloorplans.ca/dfl and enter the plan number above. Use advanced search features to browse thousands of other home designs, including bungalow, two-storey, multi-level, and cottage country homes. Order blueprints online or call 1-800-663-6739 for more information on how to order and modify plans.

WHARF ST., WELLINGTON Commercial building. 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned, lg deck. Main floor approx 1650 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape. Subject to severance. $379,000 MLS® 2134612

2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, WELLINGTON Walkable to all amenities completely renovated, open concept kitchen, dining and living rm. Garden doors to deck, nicely treed lot and single car garage. Call for more details.

SHARON ARMITAGE Broker of Record

GEORGE REID

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REDUCED

DESIGN FOR LIVING

Plan No. SHSW2643

FOR RENT

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Last chance to buy this lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow just outside Picton with a Big Fencedin Yard, New Propane Furnace this year, Steel Roof, Beautiful Rec Room in Full Basement $219,900 MLS# 2136148

First Floor: 950 sq. ft. Second Floor: 1,321 sq. ft. Total: 2,271 sq. ft.

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RELEASE DATE: November 5-11, 2011 PLAN NO: SHSW2643 WIDTH: 31' - 4" DEPTH: 51' - 4"

This charming Craftsman design fits a narrow lot with ease, yet features an open layout with a versatile island kitchen. A two-story foyer and the arched entry to the main living spaces create an exciting beginning. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys a large closet and private bath with dual sinks and a separate tub and shower. Three additional bedrooms use the hall bath and have use of the handy study/den.

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NEW LISTING!!!! WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE $309,000 MLS® 2132746 613-969-2044

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EASY CARE LIVING IN BRIGHTON! LOADED WITH THE FINEST!! $375,000 MLS® 2136340 613-969-2044

EAST LAKE WATER VIEWS & SUNSETS 610 FT OF SHORELINE

COUNTRY SETTING $399,000 MLS® 2131019 PICTONHOMES.COM

OVER 4 ACRES, 2 GOOD WELLS, TO BUILD YOUR HOME AND PERHAPS A VINEYARD. $99,900 MLS® 2135634 613-403-1466

86 COLLIERS ROAD $399,000 MLS® 2135892 613-920-2700

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SWANS, SUNSETS & LUXURY

1725 COUNTY ROAD 17 $315,000 MLS® 2132298 613-391-5588

142 GILEAD ROAD $300,000 MLS® 2135545 613-922-7699

ON THE SHORES OF PRESQU’ILE BAY! $669,000 MLS® 2136242 613-969-2044

7 BARKER STREET. GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE. FULLY FENCED BACK YARD. $180,000 MLS® 2135322 CGALWAY@ROYALLEPAGE.CA

CHERRY VALLEY CHARMER 43 COUNTY RD. 18 $169,000 MLS® 2135386 613-827-8477

1615 COUNTY ROAD 10 $174,900 MLS® 2132552 613-391-5588

TRULY A TRADITION $880,000 MLS® 2133542 PICTONHOMES.COM

GLENORA ROAD WATERFRONT $599,000 MLS® 2131565 PICTONHOMES.COM

CONTEMPORARY YEAR ROUND OR RETREAT A NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE! $399,900 MLS® 2137023 613-969-2044

4BR 2BA HOME ON 68 ACRES 272 FT OF SHORELINE PRIME COMMERCIAL $380,000 MLS® 2127586 PICTONHOMES.COM

3091 COUNTY ROAD 13 $449,000 MLS® 2136617 613-920-2700

SPACIOUS STONE AND VINYL SIDE SPLIT PLUS 60'X28' OUTBUILDING. 33 ACRES FARMED PLUS WOODS $429,900 MLS® 2133899 613-403-1466

CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES 28 MARY STREET EAST $149,900 MLS® 2132409 613-391-5588