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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

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Artisans enjoy atmosphere at Maker’s Hand Supportive retailers, eager buyers make show a success AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

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Each purveyor of fine crafts at the ninth annual The Maker's Hand show and sale in Picton this weekend had their own reason for being there. Most of them had something to do with the feeling created over the three-day event at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

"The vendors really enjoy the company of each other — they're telling me what they really appreciate is the atmosphere," said show cochair Ann Wardrop. "At other shows, competitors go around and they can be really critical of one another.

Here, they're uplifting and encouraging."

Wardrop said this year's show featured a great selection of more than 40 diverse artists exhibiting a wide range of items. There was fine china just inside the door, ceramic animals, jewelry galore, and a whole range of clothing types to name just a few of the colourful pieces on display.

Buyers seemed awfully receptive to the items available at the juried show, too.

"It's been really good this year," said Wardrop.

"Three or four vendors have told me they've done better here this weekend than they've done at any other show."

One artist that always seems to do well at The Maker's Hand is Uxbridgebased visual artist Jean Pierre Schoss. Regular visitors to the show may remember his giant metal moose at the entrance or the wide variety of twodimensional and three-

Art with Attitude Uxbridge-area artist Jean Pierre Schoss has fun with his

metal creations, including this chained dog he had on display at this weekend’s The Maker’s Hand fine craft show in Picton. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

dimensional figures he's created and decorated with bright coloured paints.

Schoss doesn't leave any-

thing to guess about why he returns each year.

"We are supported here.

As long as people support

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us we'll keep coming — and we like the eating here, there are a lot of good restaurants," he said.

All of Schoss' pieces are made from recycled materials and the Ontario College of Art grad has actually won some environmental awards for the way he transforms used oil and propane tanks into decorative pieces. He said his philosophy on his art is incredibly simple.

"I just try to make people laugh, to give people a happy feeling, and to have fun," he said.

Schoss says he actually stumbled upon his trademark art quite accidentally.

He was doing some welding work to fix a vehicle and discovered he had some scrap metal left over. Knowing that he was about to do an art show in Port Perry, he cut hearts out of the metal to bring to the show with some of his blown glass pieces and other jewelry. People bought the scrap metal and offered several compliments about it. Now, there's not even a question of what he does.

Schoss doesn't have time to work on jewelry or glass, but instead on his metal figures.

"I'd love to do other things, but I just don't have the time," he said.

Schoss said he does receive some commissioned works and he also relies on his own imagination to bring about some others. He indicated that some pieces are treasures for him when he first starts making them, but then he moves on to try new things and most pieces become expendable.

He indicated that while shows like The Maker's Hand are good for business, some of his biggest customers are from Europe and other parts of the world as they consider the symbols he portrays in his work very North American.

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Service club gives $10,000 donation to residential hospice AdAm BrAmBurger Staff writer

County residents faithfully bought television bingo tickets throughout the past year and on Saturday, the Picton Kinsmen delivered a jackpot for their community.

After touring the residential hospice at 40 Downes Avenue, the members of the club handed over a cheque for $10,000, an amount believed to be the biggest single donation in the club’s

history. President Phil St. Jean said the donation is the result of many hours of hard work by club members.

“This money represents a year’s worth of TV bingo proceeds,” he said. “That’s three men working two hours a week for 52 weeks, plus the time our bingo chair Larry Craig puts in co-ordinating the cards. It’s a lot of effort from our members.”

St. Jean said Kin Terry DeRoche had fond memo-

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ries of the support Hospice Prince Edward volunteers offered leading up to his wife’s Johan’s death from cancer in 2008. He indicated that DeRoche really championed the club’s involvement in the project and arranged to have a presentation made at a recent club meeting.

There, St. Jean said the members were unanimous they should help the project.

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Hospital foundation, executive director Ferguson part company Fundraising organization investigates restructuring following departure Chad Ibbotson Staff writer

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) will be re-evaluating staffing needs following the departure of the organization's longtime executive director this week.

The hospital foundation's board of directors announced in a press release on Monday that executive director Anna Marie Ferguson has left the organization as of the end of October. She had been with the foundation since 1988.

No official reason for Ferguson's departure has been given and Ferguson could not be reached for comment.

PECMHF board president Leo Finnegan said the board wouldn't comment on Ferguson's departure directly. “It is the foundation's policy not to comment on personnel matters,� he said.

Finnegan said the board will take some time reviewing the foundation's operations. “We've already started work to revamp our foun-

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He said staffing needs will be analyzed as they relate to strategic directions and fundraising goals. “Some board members have questioned whether we need two full time people or whether we need one full-time and one part-time person,� Finnegan said. “We're going to take some time and put thought into what we need to as a foundation.�

In the press release the board thanked Ferguson for her 25 years of service to the foundation. “She provided guidance and leadership to help reach fundraising objectives,� the release says. “With her help, the founda-

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The release says over the last 10 years Ferguson led campaigns to raise in excess of $5 million in community support to purchase critical pieces of equipment for the local hospital such as the new digital mammography and ultrasound equipment for the new diagnostic imaging department.

Finnegan said the success of recent fundraising initiatives has begun to slide and is presenting a challenge for the foundation. He pointed to Quinte Health Care reductions as a potential factor. “Since last January we've seen our donations

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Finnegan said.

Finnegan said he's heard a lot of misconceptions coming from people in the community. He said it's important to continue to support the hospital. “I heard a lot of people say 'it makes no sense giv-

ing money to the hospital as it's going to close anyway.' I don't think that's true,� he said. “They have reduced us as far as we can, we've got a good emergency department and a good group of doctors who are keen in providing the best care that they can provide.�

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Shred-a-thon helps Hospice home visiting program Organization raises money while helping people destroy documents

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Once again, Hospice Prince Edward volunteers stepped forward to help people keep their personal information safe while raising money to assist families dealing with terminal illnesses.

Once again, the organization partnered with Iron Mountain to provide its third annual shred-a-thon for county residents looking for a way to dispose of their documents without fear of spreading information.

“Identity theft is a big thing these days,” said Hospice executive director Nancy Parks. “We’re providing a public service by helping them to destroy sensitive documents completely.”

For $10 a bag or box, volunteers would put the documents into a large bin and wait for the Iron Mountain staff to load it into the back of a large truck equipped with a shredder itself.

Hospice program and design co-ordinator Wayne Carruthers said the fundraising event wouldn’t be possible without the company as it visits and provides the service free of charge.

Carruthers also thanked NoFrills owners Andrew and Emily Januszkiewicz for providing space in

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Helping HAnds A group of Hospice Prince Edward home-visiting volunteers braved the cool, windy weather Saturday to help with the agency’s third annual shred-athon to support their service in the community.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

their parking lot to host the event after two years at Home Hardware.

“People are finding it easy to load in an open area and people can see us from the road,” he said. “We owe a big thanks to Andrew and Emily. It’s nice to spread it around and give everyone an opportunity to help us.”

Despite cold, windy weather and forecasts of rain, Carruthers said there was a steady flow of traffic through the drop-off lane and in the tent, where volunteers worked hard to get the loads into bins to load into the truck in a timely fashion.

“We’ve had a good flow of people this morning right since 9:30,” said Car-

ruthers. “The weather is really holding out for us.”

Those volunteers who made Saturday’s fundraiser successful also play a leading role in helping Hospice to deliver some of its most essential services.

The volunteers are part of the home visiting program which allows volunteers to visit terminally ill clients and their families at home, in the hospital, and now in a residential hospice setting. Those volunteers work alongside medical providers and complement the care they offer their patients. They also serve as advocates for patients and families and provide a support for caregivers during a difficult time.

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Parks said that, at present, Hospice Prince Edward helping 56 families through their palliative care journey and doing so with about 60 trained volunteers.

She indicated this fall, 30-hour training sessions will be held to give 20 more people the opportunity to be trained to provide hospice care. To sign up for the volunteer training course or to learn more about volunteer opportunities through Hospice, individuals are invited to call 613645-4040 or e-mail info@hospicepe.com.

The money raised from Saturday’s fundraiser will go directly back to supporting the home visiting program.

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Local real estate agents prepare to give county national exposure Chestnut Park’s Plomer, Vader land roles on Cottage Life television series Staff writer

Rob Plomer and Kate Vader say they’ve always known Prince Edward County is a special, different place.

The homegrown Vader says she found wherever her life took her, she was searching for the people and the atmosphere that made this place her home.

Plomer found it a perfect getaway nestled between Toronto and Montreal where he could sail at the Prince Edward Yacht Club, relax, and unwind.

Eventually, that pull led to them being partners at Chestnut Park Realty, eager-

ly looking to sell the lifestyle they’d found here to others interested in a change of scenery.

Now, that enthusiasm they have is about to go national as Plomer and Vader have been picked as co-hosts for two Prince Edward County segments on one of the signature programs for the new Cottage Life specialty television channel, broadcasting in the place of CBC Bold since the fall.

Their show is entitled What’s For Sale? and it is being produced by Pictonbased WhistleStop Productions, with the segments Vader and Plomer are featured in set to air in January

or February.

In essence, the episodes will feature some of Ontario’s prime vacation destinations — the county will be featured alongside places like the Muskoka area and Collingwood— with local real estate agents trying to match buyers with their dream properties. “We learn their wants and needs and show them what they’re capable of finding,� Plomer said.

Plomer and Vader said they were contacted by the show’s production team whom they said appeared interested in them because of their youth and because of their guy/girl team dynamic

as well as their enthusiasm for the area.

Vader said the show will feature real buyers and sellers, with many of the buyers looking to come to the region with different needs. Some are looking to do business here, some are looking to retire, and some are simply looking for a part-time getaway. “We’re like house hunters.

A lot of it is based on their lifestyles and their expectations,� she said. “They have wish lists and they have price points.�

As a result, Plomer indicated the crews taped them touring buyers through a range of properties and discussing ways to accommodate their needs.

In some cases, he said, that can mean some interesting conversations given the county is a rural, agricultural community. “There’s a different element here. Things like wells and septic systems are unknowns to some people who have always lived in the city,� he said.

For the most part, Vader said homeowners and their agents have been quite responsive in allowing the crew access to their properties to be videotaped. “They’ve been pretty accommodating,� she said, noting that many also believe the added exposure is a good thing.

Plomer indicated the show is more than just a spotlight on properties. He said WhistleStop’s crews have been out shooting cam-

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and Rob Plomer have been selected to be ambassadors for Prince Edward County on the Cottage Life network’s series What’s For Sale? (Submitted photo)

era rolls of local attractions and businesses and they seem to be genuinely interested in portraying what the county can offer. “ They’re very inquisitive.

They’re asking us questions and making sure they find the right places to go out and film.�

Though she won’t offer a spoiler about whether potential buyers settled here, Vader said many of the people who toured properties with her offered a positive opinion of what they saw in the area.

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“No one leaves here disappointed,� she said. “They’re pleasantly surprised there’s so much to do here.�

Both Plomer and Vader said they’re excited to see the final product and feel they’re in good hands with WhistleStop, given its founders Dave and Stacey Hatch made a similar journey out of Toronto to pursue their own happiness here, while bringing their business and skilled jobs to the area.

Plomer said he’s seeing a lot more interest in the community from the 25-35 age group in particular and he’s hopeful the show can be one way to attract a diverse group of people to the county. “It’s a big opportunity to promote the county, to see more people interested in coming here and to attract people who can add to the county,� he said.

Or, as Vader added, at the very least, it should create some buzz and attract visitors to come and spend money in the county while vacationing or searching for their own dream properties.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Adopt-A-Child outfits 163 for winter Snowsuit program operators seek financial aid for future stability

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Once again, the Adopt-AChild snowsuit fund managed to meet demand as 163 Prince Edward County youth were outfitted with new, warm wear for the winter season.

The number of people receiving suits over the weekend was up slightly from last year, mirroring the broader trend across the Quinte region as 1,313 children were outfitted, up from 1,158 in 2012.

The extra need, however, has put strain on the funding available to the program.

"There has been an increase in need and a decrease in donations," said Prince Edward OPP community services officer Const. Anthony Mann. "Overall, we were able to meet demand, but the concern is what may lie ahead. We're not in the same financial position as in years past."

The program's co-ordinators had to dip into their reserve funds to help purchase snowsuits this year and thus, they would welcome any financial donations the public is willing to contribute.

"Any financial assistance would be welcomed," said Mann.

Longtime Adopt-AChild volunteer Barb Sills said the volunteers like to get a head start on their shopping at the end of the winter season to maximize the money they spend and they also like to work on placing their orders early when companies do their own winter buying. Stores like Picton's Giant Tiger and Sears, Mark's Work Wearhouse and Children's World in Belleville have been particularly accommodating.Come August, the volunteers typically do a large preorder of snowsuits. With that in mind, it is helpful to have resources available to them.

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SnowSuit mountAin Prince Edward OPP community services officer Const. Anthony Mann and volunteer Barb Sills show off this year’s collection of 163 AdoptA-Child snowsuits. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) ways to maximize dona- ery happen each year, tions. In recent years, the Mann indicated there are campaign has paid $1.25 about 15 dedicated volfor gift bags to package unteers in the county the snowsuits. She said alone who deserve a lot they're looking at finding of the credit for ensuring a way to get packaging more children have warm donated in future years. clothing to wear this winMann and Sills noted ter. that the 26-year-old program, geared to working families in need of assistance, relies on the generosity of the community to provide for those in need. They indicated that donations don't just have to come in the weeks leading up to the delivery of the outerwear, but rather throughout the year. The Prince Edward OPP detachment would receive clothing or financial donations through the year, or credit card donations can be made by calling 613-969-5555.

Mann added that it is tricky to buy certain sizes in advance as sizing typically varies based on registration. He said most children, ranging from infants to 12 year olds, register for full snowsuits and boots and he indicated sizes ranging from 610 were most common this year.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ The Weyburn, an upper lake freighter, broke through ice to load canned goods and apples at the C.S.L. wharf in Picton.

The ship, travelling from Montreal, was loaded by 45 men and it continued on to Toronto, Hamilton, and Windsor ports.

Two additional freighters were expected at the Picton port within the week.

■ Picton cattle farmers showed well at the Ottawa Winter Fair. Clifford Wilson boasted the overall reserved grand champion entry with his Holstein calf, while Douglas Black’s Holstein calf claimed second place in that competition. Three other Prince Edward County calves won in their respective categories.

■ Vandals ransacked the basement of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, throwing papers and periodicals on the floor and setting them on fire with candles. Fortunately, there was no structural damage as a result. The guilty parties were not discovered.

60 years ago — 1953

■ Crop growers throughout the county expressed their concern about severe grading at their annual meeting. The growers were asking for a centralized grading process be followed in future years with its decisions binding upon any canning factory holding a contract to process the crops. Graders would also be moved regularly to examine crops from farmers in other parts of the county.

■ Any person caught burning leaves on town streets in Picton was to be subject to a $50 fine. Mayor H.J. McFarland said many people didn’t realize the damage they were doing to paving and gutters by burning their leaves on the road surface.

■ Hundreds of children gathered at the Legion and marched down Main Street in costume as part of the annual Halloween parade, sponsored by the Picton Business and Professional Women’s Association.

■ The Prince Edward County Hospital was showing individuals and groups why it needed a new facility with a pair of open house sessions where hospital staff would show their inadequate facilities.

40 years ago — 1973

■ Though the Picton Kinsmen Club donated $5,000 and chairs and tables worth $1,750 for the County Centre at the Picton Fairgrounds, the club elected not to move its popular bingo sessions to the centre, electing to keep them at the Picton Elks Hall. The club indicated the new furnishings were simply a gift.

■ Someone tinkered with the wiring on the railway crossing on Bloomfield Road and Hwy 49 near the White Chapel, turning the warning lights on despite no train nearby. Similar damage was done ate Johnson Street. County and railway staff fixed the wiring to restore the warning systems at the crossings.

20 years ago — 1993

■ County councillors voiced opposition over provincial legislation which would place tighter limitations on leaves of absence from municipally owned and operated long-term care homes. Residents could pay the normal room rate for 15 days and opt to pay a premium for an additional 30 days. Those who couldn’t pay the premium would be discharged.

■ Nine-year Alzheimer Society board mainstay Joan Thissen earned a Canada Volunteer Award Certificate of Merit.

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Afraid of nature? Only in Britain, you say?

We seem to be living in a time when we are afraid of nature.

This species must be eradicated. That one needs to be managed. We are doomed if we don’t do something about this one and we must introduce that one to control this one. If we don’t take control of nature, bad things are going to happen.

It sort of makes one wonder how in the world nature managed at all before we came along. Nature must have been in a deplorable shape for three billion years before someone decided that it needed to be “fixed”.

Are we terrified of nature?

What it might do to us if we turn our backs? British author George Monbiot, seems to think so, at least, in his country. He stresses, “I don’t know if there is any other country in which people – including conservationists – are as afraid of nature as they are in Britain….. so convinced that if they relax their intensive management of the natural world, something dreadful will happen.

“Nowhere else do conservationists subscribe more enthusiastically to the biblical doctrine of dominion: that we have a holy duty to control and corral nature, in case it gets out of hand. Nowhere else does conservation look more like a slightly modified version of the (British) farming which trashed the land in the first place.”

Profound claims, indeed.

A bit heavy, perhaps, but not far off the mark as he does About 30 people attended an information meeting Tuesday night about work to reconstruct the Millennium Trail.

Organizer Barry Davidson gave a brief description of the work he’d done with the Wellington Rotary Club to upgrade eight kilometres of trail in that part of the county and he looked for interest in upgrading the existing por-

make some astounding observations that the ecosystem’s dynamic interactions are being prohibited in favour of animals and plants being preserved as if they were a jar of pickles, kept in a state of arrested development, in which little is allowed to change. This, he says, is happening right in their own conservation areas.

“In my view most of our conservation areas aren’t nature reserves at all. They are museums of former farming practices, weeded and tended to prevent the wilds from encroaching.

But nature is not just a fixed assemblage of species, maintained as if it were a collection in a museum. It is also the ever-changing relationships between them, the successional processes, and the shifting communities: all of which, in many of our reserves, are prohibited.”

The author says the prob-

lem over there begins with designation. The “interest features” of a site of special scientific interest – its species and habitats – must be kept in “favourable condition”.

Often this means the condition in which they happened to be when the reserve was created. In most cases that’s a condition of dire impoverishment and depletion: ecosystems missing almost their entire trophic structure, most of their large herbivores, all their large predators, in many cases even the trees. They have to be kept like this by extreme and intrusive management, in order to sustain the impacts which reduced them to this woeful state.

Fortunately, most of our own conservation areas and nature reserves in the Quinte region are not being “managed” as the author claims they are in England. Here, for the most part, biodiversity is allowed to purr along pretty much as nature intended, with minimal interference.

One of the best examples is the Menzel Nature Reserve, north of Deseronto. Dieter Menzel, who spearheaded the drive to obtain this property, in memory of his late wife, wanted the property to remain natural with no development and no interference.

The only development to have taken place is a boardwalk over a perpetually flooded area along the 4.8 km trail.

The only complaint I have against any management

practises in some of our conservation areas, provincial parks and other natural areas, is this obsession with planting trees. Woe betide any open meadow that exists for surely it will be targeted for a tree planting program. That is not to say tree planting is wrong – we need lots of treed areas and forests, but for goodness sakes, learn to acknowledge the contribution that open spaces make to biodiversity, to flora and fauna whose existence depends on open meadows.

Let’s not tree everything to death.

Having said that, if what the author says is an accurate portrayal of conservation practices in Britain, we can certainly be thankful that we have so many natural areas in our region that are not overly tinkered with, and where biodiversity – the web of life, if you will – can function as it has for centuries.

“Isn’t it time we began asking why we have decided to privilege certain species over others? Isn’t it time we started wondering whether the collateral damage required to support them is worth it?” asks the author. It’s time we become less afraid of nature.

tions of the trail from Carrying Place through the county.

The meeting heard from the County’s acting facilities manager Wendy Lane who indicated the County was pleased with the work done in Wellington and supported the idea for a formal trail committee to further the work. Amy Bodman from the Prince Edward Field Natural-

ists spoke about the importance of preserving wetlands along the trail, while Patrick Connor, the executive director of the Ontario Trails Council talked about the process toward establishing that trail association.

Following the presentations and discussion about the Millennium Trail master plan, some people expressed inter-

est in parts of the project. The Bloomfield Hallowell Recreation Committee, the Hillier Recreation Committee, and local snowmobilers expressed interest in further involvement. Davidson indicated he would also check volunteer registration to engage other interested parties.

OUTDOOR RAMBLES TERRY SPRAGUE

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

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

Millennium Trail upgrade meeting attracts 30 people

-Staff

EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

oUR opinion

‘You've made a significant contribution. It way exceeded what I thought you were going to be able to do. You really do put your money where your mouth is perpetually.’

-H osIce P rInce e dward L IgHtIng t He w aY communItY camPaIgn cHaIr m ark d avIs on generosItY of tHe P Icton k Insmen c Lub In donatIng $10,000 to HeLP wItH tHe resIdentIaL HosPIce facILItY In P Icton .

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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Helping tHe Hospital The Rotary Club of Picton handed over $2,000 from its 2013 Memorial Golf Tourna-

ment to t he Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation for new hospital equipment. From left are Rotary president Matt Stiff, foundation president Leo Finnegan, director Lillian Duffy, and past-president Larry Matheson, and Rotary community service director Marion Hughes following the club’s meeting Tuesday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Political scandals take focus off more important matters

MIKE Duffy, Pamela Wallin, and Patrick Brazeau were suspended by a vote of their peers in the Canadian Senate for two years without pay this week, however the three disgraced Senators still claim they were following the rules and are being suspended without due process.

Regardless of where one might point the blame, the misuse of taxpayers’ dollars on behalf of any public official — and in particular, one that was not elected — is of grave concern and it is something that should be pursued fully by the RCMP and authorities to ensure those responsible are held fully accountable for their actions. Those who broke the law should face sanctions and criminal charges.

That said, it is amazing how the focus of news reports and debates in the House of Commons has been captured by the transgressions of these three individuals when, in reality, the money they've reportedly misused is a small percentage of the dollars the Canadian government spends on many contracts it awards and on many programs that it champions without even a hint of media scrutiny.

One wonders, also, if more time and money has been spent trying to uncover the scandal and spin it in ways that would benefit certain parties than the amount of money being discussed to begin with.

That’s not to say that immoral or potentially illegal acts should be overlooked, but rather a plea for those involved in public discourse to remain focused on the bigger picture and the greater good.

Perhaps instead of looking for the saucy scandal that will write the next day’s headlines, our politicians and national press would be far better served looking for better policy that would make a greater difference on the national economy and in the pocketbooks of all those people our politicians purport to represent. While it may lack the celebrity or the intrigue that has vaulted the Senate scandal to the front page, it ultimately would make for better representation and far better news.

The same holds true for the reports about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his now-public admissions that he did, indeed, smoke crack cocaine at one time. Law enforcement is doing its job to scrutinize whether Ford has done anything illegal, voters will have their chance to decide on Ford’s ethics come October, and taxpayers in that city would probably be much better served if the focus was on the things Ford is doing or isn’t doing at City Hall.

It’s a shame that in our Tweet-happy universe, most people are more concerned about the bigger headline or the fastest post rather than taking the time to try to understand something bigger and make an effort to make changes for the positive.

The public will make its determination on scandals and the political system has its way of exposing those who abuse it and ensuring that people get what is coming to them. That will even come to Senators, but only if people can look past today’s headlines to examine the institution itself.

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Popularity of graphic novels spurs new library comics club

When Niall Eccles, Clinton Hele and Milé Murtanovski donated their prized collections of graphic novels to the public library, they likely didn't know that the books would soon become some of the most popular ones on library shelves.

The donated collection is a mix of American and Canadian mainstream and superhero comics from DC and Marvel, as well as those of independents.

They include literary, art, and memoir titles, as well as books dealing specifically with the art of graphic novels. Series include Locke & Key, Y the Last Man, 100 Bullets, Sin City and many others. The collection is catalogued by series as so many are collaborative works between writer and artist. It is worth noting that while the library does have a number of children’s graphic novels and comics, including classic Tintins, most of these comics are for teen to adult readers.

“The popularity of the graphic novels has been a pleasant surprise,” says Library chief executive officer Barbara Sweet, “with over 1,000 checkouts since last spring.” A number have also been requested by other libraries in Ontario and lent to them through the interlibrary loan system.

The official launch of the library’s graphic novels collection was highlighted by a talk by Canadian comic book creator, illustrator, and writer Salgood Sam. Salgood (also known as Max Douglas), has worked with Marvel Comics and as an independent artist, and was also instrumental in the formation of Montreal’s popular Comix Jams. This influenced the County’s own monthly jam currently

WELCOMING MESSAGE

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InsIde the lIbrary

CHRISTINE RENAUD held at the Acoustic Grill.

The evening launch event continued with a move to the Acoustic Grill for those in attendance for a Comix Jam, but not before Salgood Sam generously donated a box of books from his own personal collection to the library.

As the collection grows to fill an obvious interest, the library welcomes input from the community.

Please send suggestions for additional graphic novel titles to Liz Zylstra at 613476-5962 or by e-mail at: liz@peclibrary.org The interest in comics has prompted artist Niall Eccles, who donated the majority of the titles in the collection, to form a comics book and discussion club at the library. Open to all, and to all aspects of comic books and graphic novels, the club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7p.m. at the Picton branch library. The next meeting is on Nov. 13.

For more information on the graphic novels collection or the upcoming comics book club, contact Liz at 613-476-5962 or email: liz@peclibrary.org.

Friends of Birdhouse City Dolores Wallace and Gail Butler stand beside a new sign constructed and installed at the landmark thanks to a $600 grant from Prince Edward County. Funding from the grant was also used to purchase plywood and new posts for the distinctive birdhouses on display. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Many deserve credit for efforts to be bicycle friendly

It was another awesome year (our 24th) at the Bloomfield Bicycle Company and we want to extend a huge thank-you and big hug to all the folks of Prince Edward County who have been so courteous to cyclists.

Those people have shared their water and their porches; who have volunteered to hand out sandwiches; who have helped clear and rake trails; who have donated time and money to restoring parts of the Millennium Trail; who have marshalled little kids racing on tricycles; who have given lifts to stranded cyclists; who have given good directions to riders standing on the side of the road; who have generously shared the road and who have smiled, and waved and made folks on bikes feel like this is "their

place", like this is a safe, happy and fun place.

A Nobel Prize for cycling to each and every one of you! Good on ya! By being the good-looking, welcoming, smart folks that you just naturally are, you are fostering a culture of active, environmental pursuits in our stalwart tourism business that will do nothing but good for all of us. ... and thumbs down to the few folks who are impatient on the roads, drivers and cyclists alike.

We have all heard the talking points a million times: bikes use less resources, bikes leave a smaller footprint, cycling is good for the individual (hence good for society), but it is only by nurturing a cycling culture that we get the benefits of those facts.

And you, you fine folks of Prince Edward County, are

doing it —you're making it happen! (Maybe not as fast as I would like, but I digress...) And it's reflected in the tiny sparkly stars of progress we see from the municipality (paving the shoulders on County Rd.11, putting places to lock bikes on Main Street in Picton, and including cycling infrastructure in the planning process.)

Out here in Bloomfield your neighbourhood bike shop is now closed for the season Although the much loved and missed Johnny the Fox, who was killed on his bike just a year ago, would still be riding every day, all winter long; most county-ites are putting their bikes away until spring ... and so a few quick notes for all you responsible bike owners: clean your bike (at the very least the chain) and put some lube

on your chain before you put it away. Keep your bike under cover for the winter (inside is best, but outside under cover is okay, too).

Don't store it near an operating refrigerator or freezer (it degrades the rubber in tires). You can hang your bike up by the frame or the wheels, it won't hurt them (unless you have suspension, and then it's not okay).

And last but not least, on behalf of the crew at the Bloomfield Bicycle Company and club riders I extend another big "huzzah" to the county, and all it's marvellous, myriad inhabitants, who make having a shop here fun just about every day. Have a great winter folks, and we'll see you on April 1, 2014. kt misener Bloomfield

War Amps works to preserve Canada’s military heritage

frame-by-frame Comic book creator Salgood Sam (Max Douglas) recently gave a speech for a large audience at the Picton branch of the library.. (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.

I belong to Operation Legacy, a group of members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage and teaching other young people how to carry on the remembrance message.

This year, The War Amps is celebrating a major anniversary. Ninety-five years ago, First World War amputee veterans formed The Amputations Association of the Great War. The name was changed to The War Amputations of Canada when Second World War amputees joined

their ranks. These men later started the CHAMP Program to assist young amputees like me.

In addition to having had the privilege of learning about Canada’s military heritage from a young age, I also know what it is like to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war amputee veterans. Because of this, I feel it is my duty to ensure that the stories of war are preserved and its lessons never forgotten.

Operation Legacy is a commitment to preserving our national military heritage, and by doing so, we

honour the men and women who have fought for us – even given their lives – to protect our rights and freedoms. And by passing on the stories of horror that these heroes have endured, it reminds us that war is something we never wish to face again. We remember that is better to choose peace over war and that standing up for what we believe in is what makes us Canadians.

Champs in Operation Legacy wish to spread this message not only to the adults whose parents perhaps lived through war, or

left a war-torn country to come to Canada, but also our youth, as they will be the ones who need to pass on the remembrance to the next generation so that we ensure that the legacy of our veterans is never forgotten.

I encourage everyone – particularly young people – to learn more through The War Amps Military Heritage Series documentaries, which are available at a cost-recovery price at waramps.ca Jamey Irwin Operation Legacy member Mississauga

Trenton hospital staff offer excellent care for day surgery

I would like to send my thanks to the staff in the day surgery department, at Trenton Memorial Hospital for all

of their patience and care I received, while in their unit.

The volunteers also do a wonderful job assisting

patients. We are so lucky to have the services that are provided at Trenton Memorial and Picton, and I hope

they will continue.

Kathy Louden Picton

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

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.

NEW TO PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY call Sharon at WELCOME WAGON today to receive a WELCOME WAGON GIFT PACKAGE! Phone 475-5994. www.welcomewagon.ca It’s absolutely free!

HigHest Honour The Picton Kinette Club paid Peggy DeRoche the highest honour it is allowed to give any one of its members by bestowing a life membership on her.

President Kerry Reynolds, right, makes the presentation.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Kinettes give DeRoche life membership Longtime exec an inspiration to her club peers

Over the past 30 years, there wasn’t much to do with the Picton Kinettes Club that didn’t have Peggy DeRoche’s fingerprints all over it.

On Saturday, however, the club managed to sneak something by her. At a dance in her honour at the Picton Elks Hall with special dignitaries from across the country and district visiting and in front of charter members of the club, the Kinettes handed her the highest honour it could — a life membership.

Kinette president Kerry

Reynolds said that prior to taking a brief hiatus from the club, DeRoche served practically every executive position available at one time or another and provided great support to her fellow Kinettes through their many projects. She also contributed greatly to the club’s fellowship activities.

“Because of her 30 years, we wanted to give it to her,” Reynolds said. “She’s been numerous times president, vice-president and secretary.

She’s put her heart and soul into it and she deserves this.”

Fellow Kinette Susan Eastbury said that there is not one member of the club at present that wasn’t influenced in some way by DeRoche’s guidance.

“She’s been a real inspira-

tion. As each new member came in, she trained every single one of us that came in and has been guiding us ever since,” Eastbury said, adding that DeRoche was only off the executive for two years of her time with the club and she also did the work while holding down two jobs.

DeRoche had trouble finding words following the honour, but stated it was “obviously a surprise.”

She said her sister-in-law was a big influence in her joining the club 30 years ago and she’d stayed in because she loved helping the community and particularly helping families at Christmas time.

-Adam Bramburger, Staff

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 43–Tom McCaw, Mary Crawford, Min Huang, Donna Brewster, Eleanor Istead.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-WedFri 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 1012noon. 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.

PICTON LEGION BR 78 – Candles now available at Picton Legion for the 2013 Candlelight Vigil being held Nov 10 at the Cenotaph from 7pm & will burn throughout the night until 7am. Candles are $5ea & can be purchased at the Legion. Help support this event by purchasing a candle in the name of a veteran, friend or loved one. Info Legion 476-3648.

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 9:30-10:30am. 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.

AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Each Tuesday 4pm Wellington Branch Library. Drop-in, all welcome. Info Whitney 476-5962.

NOVEMBER 8 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Friday Night Dinner featuring baked salmon with chowder, rice pilaf, vegetables, dessert, coffee/tea. $13.95 tax incl. ½ price for 10 & under. Serving 5-7pm. Takeout available.

NOVEMBER 8 – FREE SOUP FRIDAYS with FOOD NOT BOMBS – Everyone welcome each Friday for a free lunch .Fall Vegetable Chowder. Free

books table too. 12noon-1:15 downstairs, Picton Br Library. Info Christine 476-5962.

NOVEMBER 8 – REDNERSVILLE ALBURY CHURCH – Annual Spaghetti Dinner 5:30-7:30pm at 2681 Rednersville Rd (Cty Rd 3) between Rednersville & Carrying Place. Adults $10 Children $5 & under 6 free. Tickets available at the door. All welcome.

NOVEMBER 9 – JEN’S 4th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VENDOR SALE – Consecon Church Hall, 224 Mill St. Consecon, 9am-3pm. Over 20 vendors to shop from. Admission free, but donations of non-perishable food items would be appreciated. All vendor fees donated to Carrying Place & Consecon United Churches.

NOVEMBER 9 – ST. PHILIPS ACW CHRISTMAS TEA & BAZAAR – At the Church Hall 2-4pm.

Free admission. Tea & Goodies $5.

NOVEMBER 9 – SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CRAFT & BAKE SALE – 9am-5pm at Sonrise, 58 Johnson St. Picton. Cost $2 at the door.

NOVEMBER 9 – PATCHWORK BUTTERFLY – Humanitarian Foundation Fundraising at HJ McFarland Home Bazaar.

NOVEMBER 12 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1866-951-3711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church.

NOVEMBER 12 – DROP IN CHESS – Learn to play or meet experienced players 1pm Picton Branch Library.

NOVEMBER 12 – AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB – Wellington Br Library 4-5pm. Games & Crafts.

NOVEMBER 13 – COMIC & GRAPHIC NOVELS READING & DISCUSSION CLUB – 7pm Picton Br Library.

NOVEMBER 13 – SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am-1pm.

Home-made soup & assorted sandwiches, cookies & beverage $7.50pp. Take-out available call 476-6050.

Proceeds to church outreach programs.

NOVEMBER 13 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Dinner & meeting 12 noon Friendship Church Hall Demorestville. $10 Lunch by Demorestville WI. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior.

NOVEMBER 13 – 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.

NOVEMBER 13 - 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.

NOVEMBER 14 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am Gilead fellowship Church. 1-866-951-3711.

For adults affected by someone’s drinking?

NOVEMBER 14 – BEGINNER DROP-IN FRENCH – With Maurice 2pm Picton Br Library.

NOVEMBER 14– SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP MEETING – New members welcome. 5:30pm Picton Br Library.

NOVEMBER 16 – ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WAUPOOS – Country Christmas Bazaar & Lunch 12noon – 3pm. Baking, Cookie trays, Mincemeat & Crafts. Free admission. Light Lunch $5.

NOVEMBER 16 – SALVATION ARMY CONCERT & COMEDY BREAKFAST – 9am with Wendy Farha, singer, musician, comedian & speaker on overcoming life’s obstacles. Tickets $7. Please call 476-3159 to reserve a spot.

NOVEMBER 16 – SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH – Christmas Luncheon & Craft Sale 11am-3pm. Baked Goods & Crib Quilts also available. Lunch $8 (homemade soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee/tea). All welcome.

NOVEMBER 16 – PATCHWORK BUTTERFLY - Humanitarian Foundation Fundraising 9am-4pm at the Picton Legion.

NOVEMBER 16 – FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE – Of “Love, Loss, & What I Wore” for PE Learning Centre, adult literacy & skills training. Tickets at The Regent Theatre Box Office, 476-8416 ext 28. Cast includes Canadian funny woman, Deborah Kimmett of CBC’s The Debaters & an array of County women. A hilarious show.

NOVEMBER 16 – AUTUMN LEAVES GALA FOR HOSPICE – Presents “City of Lights” Highline Hall Wellington Community Centre. Tickets $150.

Call 645-4040 ext 205.Charitable receipt of $75 will be issued. All proceeds to support our Community Residential Hospice. Live & Silent Auction. Music by DJ Ferguson. Catered by Sans Souci. Pre-dinner cocktails 5:30pm. Dinner 7pm.

NOVEMBER 19 – SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – 12 noon with special guests Sonrise Christian School Choir. Tickets $7.

Please call 476-3159 to reserve a spot.

NOVEMBER 20 – HOLLY FAIR – Picton United Church. Doors open for shopping 1:30pm. Tea served 2pm. Home Baked Goodies, Treasures New & Old, Meat Pies. Take-out available. Cost $6.50pp. Reservations Jennifer 476-3763. Silent Auction for hand Stitched Quilt.

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 4768104/Sue 476-0405/Keith393-5336.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Misconceptions about common-law relationships and estate management spouse will not have any beneficial entitlement to his or her deceased spouse’s estate.

The law provides that a person’s estate is to be distributed to certain family members if the deceased does not have a will and is not legally married, such as that person’s children. A common law spouse is not included in the distribution scheme.

Consider the following example: Jenny and Tom

C hurch

S ervices ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am

St. Philip’s 44 St. Philip’s St. Milford Sunday Worship 11:00am Website: www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun�

272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison

10:30am Morning Worship and Sunday School bloomfielduc@lks.net

613-393-2160

EMMANUEL Baptist Church

Sunday Services 9am & 11am (full children’s programs). 7pm (Bible study).

Tuesdays. 6:30pm Children’s Programs. (J/K - Gr 8) Wednesday. 6:30pm Mid-week Service. Dinner. Music. Study.

Thursdays. Surge Student Ministries. 7pm. (Gr 9-12) Wish you could see what a service at Emmanuel is like? You can! Check out www.youtube.com/emmanuellifenetwork. ĎŽĎ°ĎŹ DÄ‚Ĺ?Ĺś ^ƚ͕ ůŽŽžĎ ĞůĚ ÍŽ ĞžžĂŜƾĞůůĹ?ĨĞ͘Ä?Žž ÍŽ ϲϭϯͲϯϾϯͲώώϯϰ

Wellington Pentecostal Church

Rev. Polly Marks-Torrance Corner of Nile & West Sts. Wellington 613-399-2384

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00AM BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY6:30PM

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

have been living in a common-law relationship for seven years. Tom is the sole breadwinner in the relationship and Jenny is completely financially dependent upon Tom. Tom has 3 adult children from a previous marriage and, for the most part, Tom’s children get along with Jenny.

When Jenny and Tom decided to live together, they moved into Tom’s house. At all times, Tom remained the sole owner of

the house. Tom and Jenny had talked about changing the ownership so that Jenny would also own the house.

Unfortunately, Tom died suddenly without a will and Tom and Jenny never got around to changing the ownership of the house.

Tom’s children, who are the legal beneficiaries of Tom’s estate in these circumstances, decide that they wish to sell their father’s house and want Jenny to move out. Tom’s

Some names to remember.

Music by Tom Dietzel *******************

Sat Nov 30 at 3:30pm A Child’s Christmas in Wales

Read by former CBC Host Rob Klipperton Music by Mark Despault & friends

Minister: Lynne Donovan 31 King St., Picton 613.476.6024 www.standrewspicton.com Sunday Worship 10:30 Radio 88.3 FM

CONSECON PASTORAL CHARGE of the United Church of Canada

www.conseconpastoralcharge.ca

Rev. Sue Fleming WORSHIP SERVICES

FRIENDSHIP

UNITED CHURCH Demorestville Sunday Nov. 10th

C-613-403-4742 or H-613-476-2020 princeedward.north@kos.net friendshipunitedchurch.org EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

Remembrance Sunday

Worship Service 10:30am

Sermon: “No Greater Love�

Nov. 11th - Service at 10am Serving the Community for 219 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

to structure your estate plan.

This article should not be taken as legal advice or an exhaustive review of the law. It is recommended that readers consult with a lawyer Alexandra V. Mayeski of Mayeski Law Professional Corporation (www.mayeskilaw.com) has a broad litigation practice in Picton that focuses on estate, trust and capacity issues.

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children tell Jenny that she is not entitled to get anything from Tom’s estate.

While there are remedies available to Jenny, this would involve taking legal action against the estate and making a claim for support as a “dependent� of Tom. Jenny may also have other remedies available to her if, for instance, she made contributions to the home.

Legal disputes can be a financially and emotionally draining process.

An already difficult situation may become even more complicated where the deceased did not legally divorce his or her former spouse or where children from a previous marriage do not get along with the surviving common-law spouse.

The best way to avoid estate litigation is for common-law couples to prepare a proper estate plan that contemplates the needs of their common-law spouse in a Will and that includes them as beneficiaries of their estate. It is always best to speak with your lawyer and financial planner about the best way

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New vendors find county show a great venue to get noticed, build future clientele

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He's also had some luck with functional pieces like xylophones that have been made out of old propane tanks.

Nearby, there was some local flavour as fibre artists Chris Hall and Carol King had their WoolWorked shop to sell their fancy, colourful one-of-a-kind hats and accessories, while King was also shared her line of cute mice figurines created from felt. The duo has had a long history together as King actually taught Hall how to felt and both decided they'd bring their existing hat businesses together under the banner Woolworked for the show.

King said she just loved the idea of having people visit their booth where she could match a buyer with a hat based on its style and colour and their personality.

It's an extension of a creative process, which in the case of both women seems to know few bounds.

"We can take it as far as the imagination will go," said King.

Hall said the show was well worth the time for the two women as people they knew made sure to check out their booth, while other people were discovering their handiwork for the first time. She said they were invited to submit work to be juried in late spring or early summer and they've been working hard to bring new product forward for the show since.

"It has been a fantastic three days. It's our first big show and people have been very receptive," King said.

"We have a whole year to work and if they want us to come back, we will. It's a huge chunk of your life. You devote a lot of hours to this but it is a work of love."

Hall said The Maker's Hand was also a great setting to meet with other artists, capture some new ideas, and even look around for a few gifts to cross of her own list for approaching holidays.

"It's hard not to shop," she said, adding the quality was very high throughout the room.

Another artist making his debut at this year' show was Plainfield's Chris Kent. The self-taught blacksmith had an elegant display of pieces of iron and wood with some eye catching forged flowers and vines that set his work apart from merely functional to decorative.

Though Kent was inspired when his work was accepted into the high-end show, he had a real feel of making it in the industry when buyers emerged over the three-day weekend.

"I felt better having some of my stuff sold," he said.

Kent said he, too, found the Prince Edward County Arts Council-hosted show to be welcoming and added that volunteers and other vendors went out of their way to help him set up his display and give him hints about how he might invite potential customers and showcase his hard work.

"They've made it a really good experience for me," he said.

A carpenter by trade, Kent said he started forging tools to help him make log homes and he just found he enjoyed working with a coal forge and letting his creativity show in the work.

helpful hatters Carol King and Chris Hall not only design ed fun, unique felt hats, they also had fun helping their customers find the right styles to fit their needs at their booth last weekend. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

in harmony Sisters Maggie and Lara Lemke, of Wellington, enjoy playing the xylophones artist Jean Pierre Schoss created from used propane tanks while spending some time at The Maker’s Hand Sunday afternoon . (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

"I just like to work with my hands and work from home," he said. "It's neat to have friends ask me, 'Can you do this?' or 'Can you do that," and I find that I can do a lot of things."

While Kent said he likes his organic creations, he also said he's very fond of knowing that many of his creations are functional and are more than just pieces of art to look at.

He said he'd love to come back to The Maker's Hand and to branch out to other shows. Kent added he'd also like to work with friends in the construction trade to sell pieces to new potential customers.

Appearing at one of the largest shows in eastern Ontario for hand-crafted goods should bode well on his resume as he looks to expand.

The show also continued its custom of providing a booth for a local charitable organization to gain more exposure. This year, the Reaching For Rainbows after-school program for girls, housed at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church received the honour of sharing information and running a draw for a two-nights' stay at one of four local bed and breakfasts.

Benefit Concert For Picton Rotary — End Polio Now

Tenor - Wellington Lambert Singer, Song Writer, Artist and Author Returns to the stage singing a selection of Broadway and Pop songs.

Sunday, Nov. 10th, 2 PM St. Andrews Church, 31 King St., Picton $10 at the door = 16 children’s lives saved from Polio.

All proceeds to End Polio Now.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Supports are available to help caregivers offer support to their loved ones

Community Care offers several supports to those who care for seniors. Perhaps you’re the daughter, daughter-in-law, neighbour or friend who is supporting a senior to live at home.

Where are you getting support? You can turn to Community Care and the best way to start is to have a conversation with one of our professional staff.

Call today and make an appointment – 613-476-7493.

I asked our staff members to share a “tip” that caregivers would find helpful, either from their work or personal experience. They shared so many things that this is the first of two columns so there’s space for all they said. Below is a compilation of their responses.

As a caregiver – arm yourself with knowledge – ask questions, use resources.

Knowledge is powerful and empowering.

It is the unknown and the fear of the unknown that increases the stress level for many caregivers.

Sometimes one of the children will take on the role of main caregiver, even to the extent that a senior will move in with them. Caregivers need relief from day to day care and support and when the offer of relief comes from siblings, the main caregiver should take them up on it.

Caregivers need to have a weekend or a vacation away from their caregiving role.

You will come back refreshed and ready to continue to support your Mom or Dad. It’s also important for the siblings to have this time with their parent. Caregivers can take on undue responsibility, believing that they’re the

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only one that can provide the right care, and they can have feelings of guilt if they leave their Mom or Dad in the care of a sibling or someone else.

An open discussion with your siblings about expectations might be helpful.

This next part is from our staff member, Kate, who said “I have a lot to say about being a caregiver and being a caregiver to a caregiver...because there certainly is a trickle down effect.” When my Dad was dying and would have to go to the KGH cancer clinic, sometimes myself or a family friend would drive both of my folks to appointments, even though my Mum was perfectly capable of driving.

This allowed them to sit together, hold hands, sleep, cry, relax and not worry about driving. I could drop them off at the door together so my Mum could assist Dad into the clinic and stay with him, not having to rush out to move the car. We used to

do this with my Gramma as well. She would want to get out and choose her own things in stores but could not walk from the parking lot without the assistance of one of us, and most stores don't have seating readily available. I would drop my Mum and Gramma at the door, park and then join them inside. Even if the caregiver is a capable and willing driver, there is value in using a volunteer driver program or accepting the offer of a loved one.

Community Care offers a

volunteer driver program and the client is welcome to bring along someone to accompany them, at no additional cost. Call the office at 613-476-7493 for more information on this and other services that help caregivers.

HEARING HELP CLINIC

The last few columns were on hearing loss. Come to this important event. In partnership with the Canadian Hearing Society, Community Care is hosting a hearing help clinic at The Armoury,

206 Main Street in Picton.

This is your chance to have a hearing care counsellor answer questions about hearing loss, give information about hearing health care, provide communication strategies for hearing loss, do hearing screening, provide tips for hearing aid maintenance and demonstrate tech-

nical devices. If your hearing aids sit on your dresser or in your purse, make an appointment and bring them in. The hearing care counsellor will help you with the details that you need to know. Schedule your half hour appointment with a hearing care counsellor by calling 613-476-7493.

We can only give if you give.

November 15th, 2013 National Philanthropy Day.

At the Gazebo Restaurant

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Retired Captain puts down his instrument after lengthy 8 Wing gig McRae had lengthy music career after Second World War Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

Throughout the life of Picton resident and Second World War veteran George McRae, two things appear constant.

The first is his passion for music. The second is the military.

The 87-year-old retired army captain played music professionally for decades, was a music educator for 37 years, and has played with countless military bands.

In September McRae decided to step back from his role with the 8 Wing Concert Band in Trenton where he was principal trombone player and served as assis-

tant conductor and master of ceremonies since 1990.

As Remembrance Day approaches, McRae looked back on his military service and music career.

McRae's journey began in Toronto where he attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute. Throughout his high school days he played piano and trombone.

“I started when I went to high school, learning to play Piano and trombone, and I've been playing ever since,” said McRae. At the same time McRae was a member of the Officer's Training Corps and achieved the rank of major

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“In those days everybody was in cadets,” he said.

When the Second World War broke out, McRae was compelled to do his part. In January 1945, at age 18, he enlisted in the Canadian Infantry Corps. Following basic training in Orillia and infantry training at Camp Ipperwash, McRae trained for the Pacific theatre.

“I wanted to do it. The war was on and I was determined to do what I could,” McRae said.

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Looking back, McRae said Remembrance Day was always important to the troops. He said he hasn't missed a Remembrance Day ceremony in over 70 years.

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membrance Day was always extremely important and it still is.”

McRae was awarded a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for his efforts overseas, as well as Canadian

Canadian treasure VALDY is coming to Picton!

As part of an Ontario tour, VALDY touches down at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday November 13th.

After forty years of recording and touring, Valdy shows no signs of slowing down. Perhaps best known for his runaway hit in the 1970’s Play Me a Rock ‘n’ Roll Song (a humorous take on facing an unruly audience at BC’s first “Rock Festival) Valdy has forged a career in the land as a true entertainer from coast to coast. It’s not just about the songs, which stand up in their own right. He mingles

with the audience, listens to people and shares stories. The audience is indeed part of the experience “If you don’t know the words, wait for a chorus or two then jump in when you do.”

Born Paul-Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, Ontario, and dissuaded to use his family name for a career in music, Valdemar shortened his name to just Valdy and the rest is history. After the success of his first single a recording career ensued of 18 albums, 24 singles, four gold albums and more than half a million copies sold worldwide.

Valdy has received two Juno awards, 7 Juno nominations, been “Songwriter of the Year” at the CARAS awards and more recently been appointed a member of The Order of Canada in 2011. His most recent album is 2012’s Read Between The Lines.

“To see Valdy, is to go away happy” one fan mentioned and next Wednesday is your chance!

VALDY plays the Regent Theatre in Picton on November 13th at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theregenthteatre.org or at the box office at 224 Main Street, Picton (613) 476-8416 ext 28.

Forces decoration for long service and a 1939-45 Star.

Following the war McRae returned to Canada and graduated from the University of Toronto. While he had aspirations to become a professional musician, McRae was offered a job teaching.

“I decided to do that and it turned out to be extremely successful,” he said.

He spent the next 37 years as head of the music department at Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto.

McRae said teaching at Malvern is something on which he looks back fondly.

“I enjoyed working with the students. The most rewarding thing of all the years teaching was performing with the Malvern Band,” he said. “We would do almost every parade in Toronto and many other things.”

Those things included playing at the grand openings of the Eaton Centre and Roy Thompson Hall, twice playing for the Queen, and playing many times for governors general and several prime ministers.

The Malvern Band also performed at Grey Cup games, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade and many Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The lessons learned during those performances weren't lost on McRae's students — many have gone on to be professional musicians.

“One of the most famous is the trombonist Russ Little and he's one of the stars of the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival — he's here every year,” said McRae. It's easy to see McRae made an impact on his students. While he's been retired from teaching for close to 30 years, many of McRae's former pupils still keep in touch with him.

In all that time McRae continued to work as a professional musician. His performances covered a wide spectrum from ethnic and military bands, to dance bands and symphonies.

“Basically, I enjoyed playing any kind of music,” he said.

In the late '50s he joined the Canadian Army Militia and was assigned to the 7th Toronto Artillery Band. He also performed with other militia bands during the time including the Royal Regiment of Canada Service Corps. In 1966, he took the helm as director of music for the 7th Toronto Artillery Band. This position lead to another longtime passion.

For 10 years McRae had participated in the Toronto Santa Claus Parade as a trombone player. Upon discovering his experience as director of music, parade organizers approached him about taking on the role as band co-ordinator. In total, McRae worked with the Toronto Santa Claus Parade for 60 years.

“The parade was a very happy time and a lot of hard work,” he said. “We'd hire 24 bands with a total of over 2,000 musicians. My job was to hire them and get them in line, which is quite a job for 2,000 musicians.”

While McRae no is no longer with the parade, his son Craig and daughter Pam have stepped into the role.

McRae was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1970 and he retired from the army in 1977.

See CAPTAIN, page 18

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Kramp encourages constituents to take time to remember veterans

Prince Edward-Hastings MP Daryl Kramp is asking his constituents to be mindful of Canadian Veterans’ Week from Nov. 5-11.

“Let us honour our brave veterans whom are with us today and remember the fallen with dignity and respect,” said Kramp.

In a news release, Kramp said it is our duty as Canadians to pass on the legacy of our veterans and keep their stories and memories alive in the years to come. Kramp said by simply doing that, Canadians can ensure they are doing

something to repay the veterans for the major sacrifices they made for this country.

“An act of remembrance can include wearing a poppy above your heart, attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony, or sharing your thoughts of remembrance online.

In particular this year, Kramp highlighted the veterans who served in the Korean War as it is the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending that event. He noted there have been many events this year dedicated

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to those who fought in Korea and, in fact, the Canadian government has selected July 27 as a day to honour those who served there to uphold freedom.

He said he is hopeful that they will again be highlighted as part of Remembrance Day ceremonies.

In his message, Kramp tried to highlight the enormity of Canadian service and sacrifice in war, noting that since Confederation some 2.3 million people have served in the country’s armed forces and more than 118,000 of those

people have given their lives for their country.

Kramp indicated those people served in many different ways over that time, yet they all were part of a group responsible for building the Canada we know by stepping forward during times of great need.

To help his constituents learn more about the efforts of veterans, Kramp shared an Internet link to Veterans Affairs Canada, at www.veterans.gc.ca.

There, people can learn the history of the Canadian efforts at war, starting with

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the South African War from 1899-1902, moving through the World Wars (from 1914 to 1918 and from 1939 to 1945 respectively), the Korean War form 19501953, and in Canadian Armed Forces operations from 1947 to present day.

The site also shares a number of articles about minorities and women at war, about Canadian timelines, about medals and decorations and more.

It also has an events listing for Veterans’ Week.

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Canadian troops spent long, cold nights fighting for the freedoms we now enjoy.

With that in mind, Picton’s Branch 78 of the Royal Canadian Legion is asking residents to spend just a bit of a brisk November night on guard.

On the eve before Remembrance Day, the branch continues to borrow from a Dutch tradition, lighting candles in memory of the fallen.

Last year, as 275 candles burned around the cenotaph, then-Legion padre Rev. Stan Whitehouse told of their significance.

“These are candles that have been lighted in love,” he said. “They enable us to appreciate the sacrifices which have taken place and glow for us as symbols of our gratitude for all that has been done for us so that we may live together in peace and

The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

A tribute Visitors stand by the cenotaph in Picton last Nov. 11 to take in the warmth of memorial lanterns and pay their respects to veterans who gave their lives for freedom.

(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) standing among those harmony,” he said.

Throughout the evening, lanterns and respectfully me851 Air Cadets took shifts watching over the

morial by Main, Chapel, and Ferguson streets. People stopped by to pay their respects and find the names of their ancestors.

This year, the Legion has once again been allowing people to buy a lantern to dedicate since early October.

The Picton ceremony continues on Remembrance Day as a bus will leave the Legion at 9:30 a.m. to bring veterans to a service at Picton United Church beginning at 10 a.m.

Following the service, a parade will form to march to the cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. leading up to the moment of silence and the wreath laying exercises.

A reception and lunch will follow at the branch and visitors will be able to take in the music of McGreevy and Hardman.

-Staff

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IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies grow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Civilian brigade a big part of Remembrance Day events in Wellington

joining in People of all ages are invited to take part in the Wellington Remembrance Day ceremonies as part of the civilian brigade. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

First-time visitors to Wellington’s Remembrance Day ceremonies on the shores of Lake Ontario may be surprised to see that it isn’t only veterans and Legion members marching.

For the past seven years, Branch 160 of the Royal Canadian Legion has encouraged the public to step in and walk in place of the soldiers who have fallen or who are no longer capable of filing into the procession on their own.

Branch spokesperson Bob Stock said that many people have commented on the moving nature of the solemn ceremony.

“For the past several years, it has been most gratifying to note how deeply

moved our vets have been when they have seen the wide range of people who turn out in respect for those who served and those who fell in service of Canada,” he said. “In addition to individuals, there are entire families marching, including veterans’ sons, daughters, and grandchildren.”

Stock said that when the assembly that has become known as the civilian brigade is dismissed, the public applauds, which he believes signifies their appreciation for the opportunity to take part in the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Again this Nov. 11, Stock says a poppy is the only uniform required for people to be

a part of the event. The parade will muster up Main Street east of the United Church at around 10:30 a.m.

Prior to that, however, visitors are invited to the Wellington United Church right next to the cenotaph to take part in the annual Remembrance Day service at 10 a.m.

Last year, with the annual service falling on a Sunday, the Branch 160 organizers weren’t quite sure what to expect, but they were pleased to see the crowd actually grew and the village had as many wreaths placed as any year in recent memory. Some of that enthusiastic response can be attributed to a renewed appreciation for

those who serve the Canadian military as a result of the recent Afghanistan conflict. Two years ago, the branch added a special Afghanistan plaque to the memorial.

Following the ceremony and the two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. guests are invited back to the branch for a reception.

Meanwhile, officials at Branch 509 in Consecon are also preparing a ceremony at their own cenotaph. People are invited to assemble at th cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. for the service to begin.

Following the solemn event, there will be a reception back at the branch.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

McRae says he will never stop playing music

CAPTAIN, from page 14

Following retirement, McRae continued to play music professionally and was a guest conductor in bands across Canada.

“I was playing in all sorts of other bands. I was still doing work in Toronto and with The Commodores' Orchestra in Belleville,” said McRae. For the last 30 years

McRae and wife Penny have called Picton home.

As was reported in The Contact newspaper earlier this month, McRae has decided to step back from playing music professionally. However, he said he'll never quite give up his horn or his piano.

“As the article says, I'm hanging up my horn, but I still practice daily as I have all my life,” he said.

LEST WE FORGET NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Legion members make it their duty to ensure that Canada’s veterans are remembered throughout the year. Here, Branch 78 president Ted Taylor places Canadian flags and poppies at the grave sites of Canadian veterans as part of a special ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery earlier this fall to commemorate Legion week. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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care for his wife. She also found comfort in the Hospice volunteers who helped and that helped her in her own journey with the agency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It certainly speaks to me.

The reason I came into this business is Johan. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s come full circle,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We certainly appreciate the gift and it speaks to my heart too.â&#x20AC;?

Thus far, eight families have made use of the home as an end-of-life setting and their average stay has been 11 days. As word spreads, that number is expected to grow and fundraising will play a key role in helping Hospice sustain the facility.

The Kinsmen have also spoken to Hospiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors about the potential to support the facility more in the future and possibly acquire naming rights for a portion of the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have to go yearto-year because of our budg-

quite stepped up to the level (the Kinsmen) have. We're on the home stretch but we're not finished yet. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such thing as donor fatigue.

Lot of people need help and we're in that fold as well.â&#x20AC;?

Davis told the Kinsmen that it was because of the hard work of people like them that the county was able to have a facility like the residential hospice when communities up to 10 times as large do not. He said he is confident it will pay dividends given the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging population.

Hospice executive director Nancy Parks felt moved by the donation as her passion for palliative care was ignited while visiting DeRoche and seeing him care for Johan during her end-of-life journey. A friend of the family, Parks tried to help offer support where she could and came away inspired by DeRocheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

eting,â&#x20AC;? St. Jean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're considering what we can do in the future. I don't think this will be the last time, let's put it that way. There's going to be more discussions of what we can do and how long we can take to do it.â&#x20AC;?

St. Jean said the donation provides the club a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big bangâ&#x20AC;? to show the community that all the money it entrusts the club with can make a real difference.

While the bingo nights have been a long-running staple of club fundraising, the Kinsmen have stepped up to be more aggressive in holding fundraising barbecues and electronic waste events in recent years and the success is starting to show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We seem to be raising the bar,â&#x20AC;? said St. Jean, adding that the average donations the Kinsmen are considering also seem to be on the rise and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re receiving

requests from a wide variety of community organizations.

He noted the club simply recycles the money the community gives it, as all of the donations go right back into community projects.

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After discussion, however, the majority of club members believed enough in the cause to move forward with the gift.

St. Jean said it was something he believed in supporting, partially because of his own experiences with Hospice Prince Edward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I, too, experienced what Hospice can do with my father and his situation a few years ago. Of course I supported it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody ever wants to go through this particular time in their lives, this just makes it that much easier for everyone.â&#x20AC;?

Since there were no patients staying at the facility Saturday afternoon, the Kinsmen were able to take a full tour of the building and many came away impressed by the work put in by both the original builder and by the people responsible for renovating the home for its new purpose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the building is fantastic, they've done a beautiful job of renovating it and making it feel like a home, not a hospital,â&#x20AC;? said St. Jean. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That's a testament to whomever was doing the designing. I know Loyalist

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Pirates soar into November with just one loss Picton piles up three more wins to extend streak to 10 straight Chad Ibbotson

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October is gone, but — early in November — the Picton Pirates' impressive play remains.

The club went 12-1-0-0 in the opening month of the Empire regular season, picking up win number 12 in convincing fashion with a 7–3 thrashing of the Amherstview Jets on Halloween night. The Pirates then went on to take a 4–1 victory over the Deseronto Storm on Friday and overpowered the Napanee Raiders with an 11–0 trouncing on Tuesday evening.

The team's win streak now stands at 10.

Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward said the most important thing the team can do at this point is just focus on one game at a time.

“We just want to take it one game at a time and not get ahead of ourselves,” he said. “We're coming to the games focused. We're talking about guys being accountable, making sure they're prepared, and they're working hard. That's the important part.”

Woodward said the leaders are leading by example and that was on display on Thursday.

The Jets came out hardhitting and fast. A couple of big early hits seemed to give

net-Front PresenCe As Pirates Brian Bunnett and Jack Davison drive to the net, Amherstview Jets goaltender gobbles up a puck and makes sure there’s no rebound. Davison had a goal and two assists in the contest while Bunnett had a goal and three assists as the Pirates topped the Jets 7–3 in last Thurday’s entertaining contest. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

the opposing bench some added jump. A scrambled play in front of Picton goalie Andrew Pearson resulted in the game's first goal when Cassidy Bruni banged in a loose puck to put the Jets up

by one.

But the Pirates quickly showed their resiliency. Instead of hanging their heads, they came out with more fire following Bruni's go-ahead goal.

Five minutes later Ryan Sizer walked in alone over the Jets' blue line and fired a rocket wrist shot from the top of the circle that beat goaltender Troy Paquette over the blocker.

“Usually we're a faststarting team and Amherstview got the early goal, but the guys don't get down from being scored on. They knew they just had to stick to the game plan and get

back to work,” Woodward said. “We did that.”

With the game tied, Picton began to take control and poured on the offence.

The Jets made it through the remainder of the first without surrendering another goal despite being out-shot 23–6.

While the shots were closer in the middle frame, the Pirates took advantage of their opportunities and pulled away.

With Picton's Chris Jones serving a pair of minors for hooking and unsportsmanlike conduct, the Jets had an opportunity to take back the lead. However, it was Sizer again finishing off a play from Brian Bunnett and Kenny Murduff to put the Pirates ahead with a shorthanded goal. Just 35 seconds later sizer completed the hat trick, scoring a power-play goal at 8:26 with Amherstview's Ryan Poirier serving a bench minor for too many men.

At 11:15 of the second Jack Davison made it 4–1 and three minutes later Sizer continued his memorable night with a fourth goal.

Amherstview battled hard to open the third and a goal from Dustin Kennedy at 5:47 of the final frame cut into the Picton lead. Matt Horton would further narrow the gap at 14:58.

The Pirates again responded positively. Bunnett added a goal to go with his three assists at 17:53 and, in the last minute, Jones put the final nail in the coffin.

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Dukes lead through two periods but fail to close out Cobourg in shootout loss Power play puts Wellington in good position, but it can’t hold on for two points Jason Parks

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nowhere to go Wellington Duke Andrew McCann is surrounded by Cobourg Cougars during the first period of the club’s 3-2 shootout loss Friday evening at Essroc Arena. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

A two goal lead in a junior hockey game is only as good as the team defending it. And the Wellington Dukes have been a good hockey team this season. But, not a great one and if there is a deficiency in the club's management of games this season, it's been the inability to close out teams that are down two or three goals after the first period.

That wrinkle in the club's game reared it's hideous head Friday night in a 3-2 shootout loss.

In five games this season, the Wellington Dukes (14-4-1) have held multi goal leads early in the game only to see the opposition to close the gap and either get to within one or allow a game-tying

goal.

Until Friday night's loss, the club hadn't lost any points in spite of the cough ups.

But a point was sacrificed as the club couldn't hold off the visiting Cobourg Cougars in spite of taming the visitors 2-0 through 40 minutes of play.

“It was something we talked about and given our M.O. lately, it had be be in the back of our mind,” Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said.

A typical tight checking and defensive struggle was the story of the first 30 minutes or so as the contest had more changes on the fly than it had shots on net.

Chess on ice was how one observer described the first period as Abrams and Cobourg bench boss and defensive mastermind Curtis

Hodgins matched wits.

“It wasn't a very exciting game to watch and it wasn't a very nice game to coach in but that's what you have to expect,” Abrams said of the contest.

Wellington broke the dam open in the second, thanks to the OJHL's top ranked power play.

Erick Delaurentis lugged the puck through the neutral zone and left for Steven Deeg who ripped a wrist shot past Cougar netminder Nathan Perry's blocker at 8:41 of the second.

About five minutes later, the Dukes were again afforded a man advantage and again, Wellington beat Perry on the blocker side.

Taking a Kyle Paat pass, Abbott Girduckis got over the blue line and let a snap shot go that bulged the twine and

beat the Cougar netminder for the game's second goal.

It's been carrying us at times this year and it did again Friday night,” Abrams said. “All you can ask from the PP unit is to produce and keep us in games and it did Friday night.”

Jake Emilio finally got to Dukes netminder Lucas Macahalski in the third when he shot beat the Wellington stopper at 8:20.

Still up 2-1, Wellington tried to grind down the game but Mason Marchment's seemingly weak shot was deflected by a stick and beat a flustered Machalski at 14:24 to knot the game at 2-2.

After nothing was decided in the remainder of the third and overtime, the contest went to a shootout.

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To anyone who watched the Wellington Dukes beat the Pickering Panthers Sunday, Oct. 27, your request has been granted.

The game, which was a nice win for Wellington, underscored their need for a certain type of presence in their lineup.

After the whistle scrums, face washes, whacks at the Wellington netminder and cheap shots were especially prevalent in the third period as the Dukes were pushed around.

Wellington gave as good as they got in most instances, but it genuinely looked like a case of the Panthers trying to distract the Dukes from the task at hand which was to close out the hockey game.

This corner will stop short of saying there is a new sheriff riding into the village, but the Wellington lineup certainly has an added dimension to it now Chad Thibodeau is a Duke.

A 20-year-old left winger with three seasons of OHL experience, Thibodeau was without a team after the Sudbury Wolves decided to fill their overage slots with other options at the end of training camp earlier this fall.

Pro contract offers from the United States and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League tryouts were considered but the 6'1”, 220 lbs forward has decided a run at the 2014 Dudley Hewitt Cup was more to his liking.

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tion is thrilled to have landed Thibodeau, a player that can add grit and size to the left side of lineup.

“He had offers, but he wanted to protect his OHL education package for university next season and he was really interested in being a part of the Dudley Hewitt Cup tournament,” Abrams said.

Wolves beat writer Ben Leeson of the Sudbury Star called Thibodeau “A willing combatant” for the Wolves in his two seasons in the Big Nickel.

“Thibodeau provided the Wolves with toughness, occasional offence and, in a pinch, filled on on defence when Sudbury suffered through injuries,” Leeson wrote upon the player's release from the Sudbury organization.

Abrams hopes Thibodeau brings those tools to Wellington.

“In talking to Sudbury and his previous OHL team Sault Ste. Marie, they raved about his character and leadership,” Abrams said. “He was described as a good

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“Our game plan each night is to wear teams down with a strong forecheck and play responsible in all three zones and we were able to do that against Amherstview,” said Woodward.

The Pirates then travelled up Hwy. 49 to face the woebegone Deseronto Storm on Friday evening. While Deseronto has only managed to win one game this season, they put in a hard-working effort.

Mitch Burkitt got Deseronto on the board at 6:12 of the opening frame. Up 1–0, the Storm protected the lead for the majority of the period despite being out-shot badly. The work of Deseronto goalie Matt Loveys played a critical role.

Bunnett got things evened up when he finished off a pass from Sizer with less than three minutes remaining in the period.

“We have a lot of players who've been through some big time games and they understand that you've got to respect your opponent, they're going to score goals,” said Woodward. “But if you're in some of those adverse moments, you can't hang your head and feel sorry for yourselves. You've got to find a way.”

The Pirates continued to press and were rewarded early in the second when Jones connected with Taylor Brown and Miles Levtov for the go-ahead goal.

Bunnett extended the lead at 14:35 of the second with a power-play goal from Jones and Brown.

The Pirates carried the two-goal lead into the third and continued to carry the play.

Devin McCann would add a goal midway through the third to ice the game. The Storm were out-shot 69–25 in the contest.

“The team is starting to jell and they're working hard for one another,” said Woodward.

The lopsided shot clock trend continued Tuesday night as the Pirates fired 52 shots on goal to Napanee's 20.

The scoring came early and often for Picton while the Raiders couldn't find an answer for Pearson or the

Pirates' attack.

Bunnett started things off with a goal at 6:37 of the opening period. Davison quickly added another to double the lead. With less than two minutes remaining Murduff made it three. Newcomer Clint Aussprung tallied his first in a Picton sweater just 11 seconds later to make it 4–0 after one.

The second period must have felt like déjà vu for the Raiders as 6:46 into the middle frame Bunnett tallied a power-play goal to make it 5–0. Jones, Davison, and Murduff would add goals before the period was out.

Things only got worse for the Raiders in the third.

Brown took a pass from Brandon Peever and buried a shorthanded marker just 1:16 into the final frame.

Davison tallied a pair late in the period to seal a sevenpoint night for himself and an 11–0 win for the Pirates.

Woodward said it was a complete 60-minute effort from his team.

“We were disciplined, we were focused, and the guys executed. It was nice to see; we weren't scoreboard watching too much — we just wanted to play well,” he said.

Woodward said Davison is a proven scorer who has been working hard to create space and go to the dirty areas to score goals.

“He exploded offensively,” he said. “He's a big strong guys who's always been able to score goals.”

Aussprung was acquired this week from Espanola Rivermen Jr. A club of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. Woodward said the 19-year-old forward was good in his first game and his size and ability to make plays in tight areas will be a big benefit to the team.

“We've been working the phones a little bit looking for some guys that can help add some depth to our lineup,” said Woodward. “Clint is a big, strong, fast guy with quite a bit of experience. He is a 19-year-old player who should come in here and be able to contribute right away.”

In their only game this week, the Pirates will have a rematch with the Raiders tonight at 7:30 at the Prince Edward Community Centre.

Wellington keeps hold on top spot in East Division

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Back on Sept. 30, the clubs played to a shootout in the Cougar den and it was shifty defender TJ Melancon putting a glorious move on Machalski in the third round to score and temporarily tie the penalty shot competition.

Flash forward 31 nights later and Melancon once again tied Macahalski in a knot, scoring a beautiful deke goal the Wellington netminder claimed he got a piece of as the Cobourg blue liner skated along the lip of the crease.

The argument fell on deaf ears and the Cougars were staked to a 1-0 lead.

Cobourg would carry that edge to the third round where Delaurentis was tasked with extending the shootout but his attempt caught a healthy dose of iron off the crossbar and bounded harmlessly away from Perry,

giving the visitors a 3-2 win.

Wellington earned a point, and thanks to a stunning loss by the Kingston Voyageurs at the hands of the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots Saturday night, the locals maintain top spot in the OJHL's East Division, 30 points to 29 points and the Dukes hold a game in hand.

Wellington will lock horns with the North York Rangers on Friday night in their only action of the weekend.

The Rangers and specifically, the high flying line of John Carpino, Corey Kalk and Liam Kerins offer a much different challenge for the Dukes this week as opposed to their most recent visitors.

“It should be an exciting game and probably night and day over this past Friday's game,” Abrams said.

“They are very well coached

by John Dean and they have some excellent skill players like Carpino.”

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Despite missing a pair of players from their lineup, the Greer Excavating Atom Kings managed to take three of a possible four points this past weekend in a pair of home games.

On Saturday in Picton, the Kings earned a tie against the visiting Port Hope Phantoms in a game where guests surrendered their first point of the season.

For the Kings, the game turned into the Cameron Pero show as the forward celebrated his 10th birthday with a hat trick.

Assists went to Cale Carter, Spencer Haennel, Ford Facette-Grondin, Ethan Abrams and Jasper Gilbert.

On Sunday, the Gananoque Islanders and the Kings hooked up in Wellington.

The locals won this one handily as Hayden Legere potted a pair.

Facette-Grondin, Pero, Abrams, Parker Mattis and Carter also lit the lamp.

Helpers went to Haennel, Wyatt Slade, Carter and Griffin McFaul.

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night in net was able to post a shutout.

This Sunday, the Ennismore Eagles swoop into Wellington for a 4:15 p.m. game.

In other Kings news...

■ The Ainsworth Funeral Home Atom AE Kings were real road warriors this past weekend, taking a pair of road tilts.

On Saturday in Warsaw, the club blanked the Douro Dukes 2-0.

Ben Lamorre handled the scoring for the Kings, scoring the game winner and the insurance goal.

Austin Bryans, Owen Payette and Ryan Cunningham added helpers while Nolan Lane was key in the Kings cage, stonewalling Duke shooters.

In Stirling on Sunday, the Kings skated past the Blues 5-1 in a solid team effort.

Cunningham had a hat trick for the Kings while Bryans and Nathan Wood had singles.

Assists went to Carter Knock (two), Emerson Byford, Wood, Nathan Percy and Spencer Scott.

The Kings come home for a pair in Picton this weekend, hosting the Oshawa Generals in on Friday evening (6:30 p.m.) and the Gananoque Islanders at 5 p.m. on Saturday ■ The Kerr Construction Peewee Kings avenged an early season loss to the Centre Hastings Grizzlies Saturday in Picton before marooning the Gananoque Islanders 2-1 in Wellington on Sunday.

The Kings declawed the Grizzlies 5-2 with a balanced attack that saw five different home side scorers.

Dalton Williams, Jack MacCool, Skylar Cole, Colby O'Hara and Ian Forsyth all lit the lamp for the Kings.

Assists went to Ben Wells, O'Hara, Mathieu Cansick, Ethan Ashley and Thomas Davies.

Netminder Noah MacDonald was solid between the pipes for the Kings.

On Sunday, the Kings shaded the Isles 2-1 thanks to goals from Connor Verhoog and Devon Wilton.

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urday before hosting Gan again this Sunday in Wellington. n The Bantam AE Kings played a pair of road games, producing a win and a tie over the weekend.

On Saturday, the Kings beat Port Hope 2-1 with goals by Keegan Scott and Kieran Squires and assists by Alex Stasko, Wyatt Gilbert, and Lucas Wiens. Ben Clarke was in goal.

The following day in Ennismore, the Kings tied the Eagles 4-4 after being down 3-2 with less than 10 minutes to play. Wiens tied it and Gilbert put the team ahead, but Ennismore tied late.

Squires and Brayden McQuaid also scored. Stasko and Squires assisted. Clarke was in net again.

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Prince Edward County Pipes & Drums take the Regent stage on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30pm before the evening’s presentation of Pipes & Sticks on Route 66.

The film features Five ‘rock stars’ of the bagpiping world getting their kicks on Route 66 in a 3-week musical tour down the Mother Road. Scottish pipers Willie McCallum, Stuart Liddell and Angus MacColl and drummer Jim Kilpatrick join forces with American percussionist Mike Cole in Chicago for the 2,400-mile journey to Los Angeles.

The Picton Legion Pipes and Drums was formed in 1992 by Phil Caddick.

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Susan March, the Pipe Major, notes that playing in parades provides the main source of income for the band. Being a not-for-profit organization, every penny is vital to cover the high cost of running a band. “We outfit each band member, providing drums and harnesses and pipes for students. We also must pay for practice space, reeds, pipe bags and drum sticks. The costs add up. We

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

FOR RENT

with savings up to $300

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

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ANTIQUES

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

1 BEDROOM, large Main floor, gas fireplace, $750 plus utilities, first/last/references 476-4863.

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FOR RENT

NEED SPACE? 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

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 613-645-2157.

2 BEDROOM side-by-side duplex bungalow, lawn maintenance and snow removal included, economical utilities,$675 monthly 613-885-1307.

2 BEDROOM, $995+hydro, available immediatley or December, large, fully updated, contact Brian 613-240-5332.

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 2 BEDROOM, 2 storey loft apartment in heritage building in heart of Picton. Original hardwood floors, exposed brick wall, open concept, gas fireplace, all appliances. Available for immediate occupancy, $1550 monthly plus utilities. Call 613-922-8555.

AFFORDABLE DELUXE Suite in Picton for rent, walking distance to downtown Picton, on a quiet street.

Ideal for senior/single person, long term or short term. Bright and beautifully furnished. Includes utilities, satellite and wireless network and a small back deck. No pets, No smoking. Contact Jackie 613-827-7028.

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1st.

Two storey, 1 bedroom apartment.

Freshly redone. Fridge/stove and water included. $700 plus hydro, first/last and references. Call 613476-3873 or 613-921-2326 AVAILABLE DEC. 1, 2 bedroom (1/2 duplex) across from hospital, water included, pay own heat/hydro $700/mo 613-476-1061 after 7pm leave message.

BACHELOR APARTMENT with loft on Main Street, Picton. $680 monthly all inclusive with parking. Available Dec 1st. Call 613476-4085 or email rwybenga@xplornet.com COZY 2 bedroom apartment in Picton fridge/stove not included, gas heat, $750 plus water & sewer, first/last/references required. Call 613-476-8052.

COZY 3 bedroom home for rent in Bloomfield. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. Call to apply. 613-849-0202

Dec. 1st small 1 bedroom GF apt overlooking the Picton Harbour. $775, heat/hydro, water, sewer, fridge/stove all included.

Call or text 613-403-1024

FULLY FURNISHED 4 bedroom $1050+ heat. Fully furnished 1 bedroom $695 +heat, Oct 01-April 30th contact mark@cherrygrove118gmail.com FURNISHED 3 bedroom house.

Diningroom, livingroom, family room, kitchen and 1 bath in Picton area. $1250 monthly plus utilities.

Short term. Phone 613-962-0095 INDOOR HEATED storage for your vehicle/boats, Bloomfield.

Phone 613-849-1977 LAKEFRONT, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Wellington, yearly rental $1300/mo plus hydro, non-smoker, no pets. lakehouse.pec@gmail.com

ELDER CARE RETIREMENT HOME

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

FOR RENT

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 bedroom apartment $800 inclusive.

Contact Jeff at 613-849-8933 or jeffinpec@gmail.com SENIOR'S LODGING in Picton now available. Meals and snacks, 24-hour support, recreational activities and much more. Respite care also possible $1800-$2200 monthly. Enjoy country living 5 mins from Picton Hospital. Call 613-471-1619.

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

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”

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT Macaulay Village: 4 bed Home avail November $900 plus 3 bed Home avail December $870 plus Apply at our Office:

141 Main St, Picton

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

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

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

NEAT AS a pin! Renovated, wellmaintained duplex in Picton. Would suit 2-3 persons. First/last and references required. $1100 plus utilities. mypictonhouse@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

MAPLE E S TH Retirement Home

has available a large, comfortable all inclusive suite with 4 pc bath, private entrance, large deck.

This suite is ideal for a senior couple.

Available immediately!

Call Jean 613-476-6318

TWO ROOMS for rent in Cherry Valley. One bedroom and the second is your own private livingroom.

Well suited for a couple. $875 monthly includes utilities. Call to apply. 613-849-0202 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.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

COMMUNICATION TOWER Site on large property in Hillier, few neighbours, good vehicle access, 613-399-2989.

WANTED

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

WANTED

Large, secure, dry storage for car, trailer, plus household items, long term.

Call Kenelen 905-637-3388 or 905-637-6179

WANTED TO BUY WILL Buy Scrap

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

CALL CHAPPY’S

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.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

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.

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

FREE Pickup

613-476-1621

CERTIFIED PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER. Are you looking for private care? Services include personal care, light housekeeping and meal preparation. Call Tracy 613-399-2080 or 613-743-2010.

CYNTHIA'S HELPING HAND, 9 years experience. Mature, energetic and thoughtful lady with a passion for cleaning and organizing also limited errands. $18/hr plus gas for errands. 613-813-3328 HOUSEKEEPING. I have a few openings for cleaning. Give me a call Wanda at 613-399-3269.

HOUSEKEEPING. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357.

SNOWBLOWING & SHOVELLING available, County Gardener, local cell 613-885-1307.

HELP WANTED

Mayhew Jewellers is seeking Part-time help.

Jewellery experience preferred.

Saturday’s a must!

Apply in person at Sobey’s Plaza

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!

LOST & FOUND

• Small camcorder found July 1 • Lady’s prescription glasses • Bluetooth headpiece • Small purse - owl design

To claim come to

267 Main St. Picton

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buSINESS OPPORTuNITIY

SPEcIAL NOTIcES

ATTENTION

MEMORIAMS

DEATHS

DEATHS

VETERANS, SPOUSES, DEPENDANTS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Patricia Royle, Bureau Service Officer, will be visiting Br #78 Legion Picton the week of November 11th, 2013.

If you wish to see her, please contact Br. 78 Service Officer, Mike Slatter at 613-476-6071 or Br. 78 @ 613-476-3648.

Please leave your name and phone number to enable me to give you your appointment time and acutal day that she will be here.

You do not have to be a Legion member to make an appointment.

Available December 1, 2013 FOR LEASE: Fully equipped kitchen & banquet hall, separate entrances, well lit parking lot, storage room with freezers.

Licensed by LCBO SEND PROPOSALS TO: Royal Canadian Legion 347 Main St. E. Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Att: Kitchen Committee

Notice of the black River cheese co., Ltd. Annual Shareholder Meeting to be held at fosterholm Sap House on Monday, November 18, 2013 7:00pm

buSINESS SERVIcES

is receiving tenders for snow plowing, sanding and salting for the 2013/2014 season.

Please submit your tender to Doug Peters, General Manager no later than 12pm noon on November 22, 2013.

Please submit via email to doug@blackrivercheese.com or fax at 613-476-1760.

If you require further information please contact Doug at 613-476-2575 ext 205

To view contact President Pat Burrows 613-476-3648

black River cheese

Ted Dainard Welding Farm & General Repair Restoration Miller Rd and County Rd 10 Cell 613-920-0843 Home 613-476-3140

Cherry Valley Springs Take a drive out to

RODGER ANDERSON

ExcAVATING

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

476-6717

cARD Of THANkS

Card of thanks again I thank everyone for their donations to Patchwork Butterfly, special thanks to Alison and Rich. Unfortunately this will be our last shipment because of my health and the cost of the shipping. We will stil fundraise but I will spend the humanitarian aid money in the Dominican.

Please don't deliver any more supplies. See you at MacFarland Nov. 9 & Nov. 16. Picton Legion 9am4pm. Shirley Kay.

MOVING SALE

INDOOR MOVING SALE

Saturday, Nov. 9 354 Main St. Wellington 9am - 1pm Quilting material, furniture, dishes, appliances, Bibles, knickknacks and other goodies

MEMORIAMS

cARD Of THANkS

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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

Thank you, John

cOGHLAN

In memory of my dear husband Victor, for 65 years of togetherness, who passed Nov. 8, 2011. Sadly missed by his wife Violet and children Bryon, Yvonne, Kevin, Ray & Eldon and grandchildren, plus great grandchildren.

All our love from the Coghlan family

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

SPEcIAL NOTIcE November Hours Monday & Tuesday 11-3 Wednesday - Sunday 11-5

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 sometime in November)

cOMING EVENT Open Auditions for:

County Theatre Group 100 Years of Broadway - A Musical Reveue

Saturday, November 16th 12:00 - 4:00 pm Picton United Church

Performance Dates: Feb 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2014 Come sing your favourite Broadway song for audition.

Further info: Colleen 613-476-2165 or cglass1480@gmail.com

Harold McGrayne

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away 1 year ago, November 8, 2012.

His weary hours and days of pain (and never said anything) His troubled nights are past And in our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last Dearly loved and always remembered by his wife and family

MARkLAND, Noreen. In memory of our sister who passed away November 11, 2006.

So many things have happened, Since you were called away, So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

Dearly loved and remembered by your sisters and their families.

DEATH

POWERS, M. barbara

Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series Winners

Mark’s County Chips

LYONS, carolyn

In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister who passed away November 4, 1997.

It’s hard to believe You are no longer here, We think of you You feel so near, In some small way, every single day, Memories of you come our way.

Always remembered by Dad Laverne, brother Lanny and sister-in-law Carolynne

HEGADORN, Grace

In memory of a loving wife and mother who passed away November 8, 2008.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there, The gates of memory 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 husband Laverne, son Lanny and daughter-in-law Carolynne

LObb- Donald James. 1967-1999 Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, Dearest Dad, we love you In a very special way.

If we could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true We'd pray to God with all our hearts For yesterday and you.

Love always Shawna & Devin.

At H.J. McFarland Home surrounded by her loving family on November 1st, 2013.

Formerly of Cressy at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Reg. Dear mother of Vernon of R.R.#4, Picton, Bonnie and John Uhryn of Consecon, Pat Stanton of R.R.#4, Picton, Brad and Daphne of Wellington, Jan and Bob Gibson of Wellington and Brian of Picton. Dear sister of Dorothy Vandenburg of R.R.#4, Picton. Sadly missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Barbara’s life was held in the chapel on Monday November 4th at 2 p.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated.

Interment Cressy Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Cressy United Church, Cressy Cemetery or the H.J. McFarland Home Residents Council would be appreciated. (cheques only, please). The family received friends on Monday from 12:00 noon until time of service.

Arrangements entrusted to The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.

On line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

fENNELL, Ruth Jean

Surrounded by her girls at Hospice Prince Edward on Tuesday November 5th, 2013.

Ruth Fennell, formerly of Cherry Valley, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Loved mom of Brenda and her husband Rick Kerr of Point Petre, Betty and her husband Bob Lavender of Wellington, Barb and her husband Daryl Crane of Picton and Bev and her husband Allen Gorsline of Cherry Valley. Proud grandma of Alissa, April (Peter), Dawn (Darryl), Stephanie (Ryan), Tanya (Alberony), Chris (Stacey), Jeremy (Angela), Joe, Christopher, Carrie (Michael) and great grandma of ten. Fondly remembered by “The Gang” and by her sister, four brothers and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton on Friday November 8th at 2 p.m. The Reverend David Colwell to officiate. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery.

Memorial donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. (cheques only please). Order of the Eastern Star Service Thursday at 6 p.m. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home

SELMAN, carman Michael (Gramps)

Passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2013. Carm Selman of Carrying Place, at the age of 59.

Loved son of Barbara Selman (late Carman Sr) of Carrying Place.

Dear brother of Rick Selman and his wife Linda, Robin Selman, and Kim Gauvin and her husband Lawrence, all of Carrying Place.

Predeceased by his sister Dorothy, and brother Peter Selman. Cherished uncle of Ashton, Kyle, Kody, and Chris. In keeping with Carm's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Quinte Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. 613-962-7900

RObERTSON, Dale James

At home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday October 30th, 2013. Dale Robertson of Davis Road, Picton, at the age of 56. Beloved husband of Tracey.

Loved son of Marion Robertson of Picton. Dear father of Jessica and her partner Nick Porter of Napanee, Brittany and Brent, both of Picton and the late Jacob. Sadly missed by his brother Les Robertson and his wife Diane of Oshawa, his parents-in-law Gay and Roger Bannister of Cobourg and by his many nieces and nephews. Mr. Robertson rested at the Whattam Funeral Home 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiated Interment Glenwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Huntington Society of Canada or to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated by the family. (cheques only, please) The family received friends on Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

On line donations and condolences at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Whattam Funeral Home WILLIAMS, Allan Ivan

Passed away at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013. Allan Williams, of Warkworth, at the age of 80. Loving son of the late Ernest and Annie Williams. Dear friend of Barbara Greenly (nee Brunton).

Beloved father of Jane (Paul) Bennett, Wanda Young, Dennis Williams, and the late Kevin Williams. Caring stepfather of Ronnie (Vicki), Larry (Debbie), and Peter (Sherry) Greenly, Dianne (Joe) Mechetuk, Terry (Sandra) Greenly, and Darlene (Dave) Down. Predeceased by his brothers Bill, George, Norman and by his grandson Daniel. Ever remembered by his grandchildren Jason, Shawn, Shannon, Tanya, Melisa, and by his great grandchildren Brie-Ann and Ryker. In keeping with Allan's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to attend an interment at the Warkworth Cemetery on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at 2:00pm. A luncheon will follow at Codrington Community Hall. If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Quinte Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. 613-962-7900

HELP WANTED

Rosehall Run Vineyards Vineyard Labourer Position

Rosehall Run Vineyards, one of Prince Edward County’s premier wineries requires vineyard labourers for the 2014 season.

The ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications: • Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis • Able to work outdoors for 10 to 12 hours per shift • Must be physically fit • Must have own safety boots • Must provide proper outdoor clothing (raingear, coat, gloves) • Must have own transportation • This is a seasonal position starting around April 1 to mid-November • Jobs include but are not limited to weeding, tucking, thinning, harvesting and pruning • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required • Vineyard experience is an asset, however training will be provided to the right candidates

Please submit your resume by mail, fax or e-mail to Rosehall Run Vineyards by December 15, 2013.

Our address is: Rosehall Run Vineyards 1243 Greer Road Wellington, ON K0K 3L0 Fax: 613-399-3064 E-Mail: mike@rosehallrun.com

Only those resumes submitted in the requested manner will be considered.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF ANDY SWORD 553 WHITES ROAD, R.R.#5 TRENTON, ONT. 1 mile EAST of CFB Trenton on Highway 2 and turn NORTH onto Whites Road for 1 mile.

WOOD WORKING TOOLS AND YARD EQUIPMENT- King 6” jointer, Mastercraft 10 “table saw, 36” wood lathe, Rigid 13” thickness planer, Trademaster 14” band saw, Porter Cable portable air compressor, Mastercraft bench grinder, bench top drill press, Craftsman radial arm saw, Mastercraft combination belt/disc sander, 2 Husqvarna chainsaws, shop vac, Mastercraft sliding compound miter saw stand, Ryobi miter saw, Lincoln electric welder, Stanley rolling tool chest, metal cutting chop saw, hammer drill, quantity of power tools, quantity of hand tools, builders hardware, rechargeables, wood clamps, aluminum platform, Power G 1200 W portable generator, Honda self propelled lawnmower-like new; Yard Machines gas powered limb shredder/chipper, MTD Gold 10 hp snow blowerlike new; Yard Man gas powered weed eater, Brute power lawn mower, garden tools, 2 wheel cart, HOUSEHOLD- Kelvinator 13 cu ft. chest freezer, Whirlpool upright freezer- like new, decorator prints, Brown leather recliner, wooden chairs, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, kitchenware’s, 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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE OF TEAK FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS AT DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Teak dining room table, matching sideboard & china hutch, Round pedestal kitchen table with inlaid ceramic tile top & 4 arrow back chairs, 3 piece set of teak tables, Teak coffee table, teak book shelf, 4 upholstered chrome chairs, open 5 shelf china display shelf, Telephone table, Queen size bed/ box spring & mattress, matching dresser, Lazy boy recliner, Swivel rocker, Burgundy wing back chair, Tub chair, 2 book shelves, 2 round leather stools, Sony TV & stand, Technosonic cabinet player, qty. of smalls including 2 reverse paintings on glass, Royal Dux horse figurine, Royal Doulton “Lace Point” partial setting of dishes, pink depression pitcher, art glass, air conditioner, anniversary clock, old cameras, linens & bedding, small kitchen appliances, large number of books, wooden elephant carvings, costume jewelry, area rug, card table & chairs, vacuum, crystal, paintings, floor & table lamps, cups & saucers, Italian vases, brass dog, fan, bar accessories & numerous other pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - DR ROBERT AND LOIS VAUGHAN 1442 REDNERSVILLE ROAD, COUNTY ROAD 3 R.R.#1 CARRYING PLACE, ONT. 3 miles WEST of Belleville Bay Bridge on Rednersville Road ANTIQUE CLOCKS, FORMAL AND COUNTRY FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES including mahogany cased Grandfathers clock with dome top and pillar sides, Pine cased Grandfathers clock, walnut cased Vienna Regulator wall clock with double weights, walnut cased Vienna regulator wall clock with single weight, New Haven drop Regulator wall clock, Mahogany Sheraton style china cabinet with upper glass doors, mahogany games table, walnut step back cupboard with upper glass doors, drawers and doors; 2 mahogany single beds with night stand, walnut bonnet chest, walnut dresser top mirror, walnut drop front secretary, drop front desk,carved mahogany King size bed and mattress, Mahogany oval mirrored dresser, Gibbard serving cabinet, oak centre pedestal side table, oak hall bench, oriental style corner cabinet with curved front, walnut chest of drawers, telephone table, pine country couch, French Country style extension dining table with 12 chairs, carved pedestal table with 4 Parsons chairs, French Country style drop front desk with upper solid doors, 6 ft pine harvest style dining table, wicker side table, spinning wheel, library globe, maple extension dining table, hoop back dining chairs, leather chair and stools, wooden dash churn, Boer War military boots, oil lamps, wheel barrow handle weigh scales, vintage microscope, Haida style mask, Royal Doulton figurines and character jugs, Dresden figurines, Hummel Boy lamp, large Hummel figural book ends, Soap stone carvings, Waterford crystal, silver plate pieces, stoneware crocks,custom made child’s sleigh, outdoor clock, local hockey collectibles, repro Hastings Prince Edward Atlas, electrified parlour lamp, Barb Whelan original artwork, Donnah Cameron artwork, original Robert Danielis folk art piece, folk art totem, china pieces, glasswares, garden tools, 20’ x 40’ pool cover net, numerous other articles. Auction conducted outside under marquee TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm Quality Consignment Sale 662 Cty. Rd. #12. 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre Quantity of stamps, Canon Powershot 30x zoom SX40 HS Digital Camera in box (like new, rarely used), 4x4 Coke sign, Antique steel toys including International dump truck and dozer, quantity of Dinky Toys, Royal Doulton figurine, collector dolls, quantity Christmas decorations, Collectible Christmas village, framed pictures, round pine pedestal table and 4 chairs, contemporary table and chairs, Antique dressers, Antique handcarved bench with Lion head arm rests, sleigh bed, Queen euro top mattress, fireplace mantel, sleigh coffee table, steamer trunk, occasional tables, Entertainment bureau with matching curio cabinets, joiner planer, band saw, quantity of power hand tools, steel shelving, electric trolling motor, plus many more items still being unpacked. Check website for more details and pictures. 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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD

AT 11:00 AM BUSINESS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION HASTINGS COUNTY MEAT PACKERS 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.

OPTION # 1 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT 11:00 AM SUBJECT TO A REASONABLE RESERVE- Family owned business. 2600 SQ FT steel sided building on 425’ x 195’ lot.

Building contains all necessities for a meat packing business including walk in freezers. Property has dug well water supply, propane heat., gravel parking area and washroom facilities. All chattels are included in the sale of the business. TERMS – $20,000 deposit day of sale by certified cheque made payable to Robert Sullivan and Sons Auctioneers Ltd- balance due in 30 days or upon agreed closing date. Viewing available by appointment- WILLIAM 613-395-9349.

OPTION #2 - In the event that HASTINGS COUNTY MEAT PACKERS does not sell as an on going business all chattels will be sold by auction NOVEMBER 23RD AT 11:30 AM. Complete list of chattels available at www.sullivanauctions.com.

TERMS- CASH OR CERTIFIED CHEQUE- FOR OPTION 1 OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082

Christmas Craft & Gift Sales, Bazaars, Brunches, Teas & Lunches Guide NOV 9 Annual Xmas (plus) Sale Many Decoration & Gift Ideas

BUT MUCH MORE!!

Featuring unique

22nd Annual Christmas Craft Show & Sale

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St. Philip’s

Christmas Tea and Bazaar

2 - 4pm Saturday, November 9th at the church hall (accessible)

Baked Goods, Candy, Preserves, Crafts, Jewellery, Christmas Decorations, Knitting and other Treasures Free Admission Tea, Sandwiches and Goodies $5.00

Craft & Bake Sale

Sat. November 9 9am until 5pm at Sonrise Christian Academy

58 Johnson St. Picton Various vendors will be available for you to browse and shop at. Come and enjoy the many crafts, baked items and more!

Entry fee: $2.00/person

Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Picton Legion Sat. Nov. 16 9am - 3pm

South Bay United Church 2029 Cty Rd 13 South Marysburgh

Christmas Luncheon & Craft Sale Baked Goods and Crib Quilts also available

Saturday, Nov. 16 11am - 3pm Lunch $8

Homemade Soup, Sandwich, Dessert, Tea or Coffee Admission Free Everyone Welcome

St. John’s Anglican Church, Waupoos invites you to a

Country Christmas Bazaar & Lunch Saturday, Nov. 16 12 noon - 3pm

Baking, cookie trays, mincemeat, crafts Free Admission Light Lunch $5.00

Kentwood Park

Annual Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 16 2-4pm 2 Ontario St. Picton

Items include: Tickets to Belleville Bulls game, Overnight stay at Waring House with breakfast, Handknitted items, Baked goods and many other items that have been donated.

All proceeds to Residents Council Fund.

Christmas Craft Sale

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

613-476-6929 Picton United Church Wed. Nov. 20th 1:30pm

Holly Fair

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Take out available $6.50 per person Reservations 613-476-3763 Jennifer Homemade Meat Pies, Baked Goodies, Treasures new & old.

Silent Auction for hand-stitched Quilt

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LoveLy cast ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ cast members (back row, from left)Hilary Fennell, Lori Farrington, Anne Heathcote, Shannon Hunter, Cheryl Singer, Deborah Kimmett, Jennifer Warr, (front row, from left) Christine Renaud, Pauline Ruffell McMahon and Roz Bond. The internationally renowned show is presented as a fundraising event for the Prince Edward Learning Centre at the Regent Theatre, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. (Submitted photo)

Prince Edward Learning Centre to stage Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Comedienne Deb Kimmett joins well-known cast of county women in one-night performance of monologues Jason Parks

Staff writer

The Prince Edward Learning Centre is presenting a benefit performance of Love, Loss and What I Wore later this month at Picton's historic Regent Theatre.

The Nora and Delia Ephron penned play based on a book written by Ilene Beckerman is in the same vein as the Vagina Monologues.

An organized series of monologues that utilizing a rotating cast of five principal women, the subject matter of the monologues includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female

Highland Shores celebrates adoption month

November is adoption awareness month and the Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society is celebrating it by spreading around orange awareness ribbons.

The society will also be offering information for families who adopted children through the two amalgamated societies — Highland Shores and the former Prince Edward Children’s Aid Society — about a post adoption support group.

Information sessions are also being planned so that perspective adoptive parents can learn about the process of adopting.

There is a real need for parents to adopt teenage youth. In Ontario last year, 830 adoptions were finalized, but only four per cent of those children were above age 13.

Some 61 per cent of the children available for adoption in the province now are 13 and older. Those interested in adopting should contact the society.

-Staff

wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman's life.

A highly talented array of Prince Edward County women will form the cast and include Deborah Kimmett, a regular on the CBC's radio program The Debaters.

Director Jennifer Warr said the cast has been rehearsing for a couple of months in advance for the Nov. 16 performance.

The internationally renowned show has been presented with all kinds of lead actors including Rosie O'Donnell, Tyne Daily and Mary Walsh.

I was familiar with the show and it's been touring for a few years now but it was only available to professional theatre companies until recently,” Warr told the the Gazette.

Warr has put on over a handful of benefit productions for local organizations including a performance of the aforementioned Vagina Monologues for the local Sexual Assault Centre so when the “Love” became available, it was decided that a performance could benefit the PELC. Originally formed in

1993 under a different title, the PELC is dedicated to helping adult learners acquire the skills to achieve their personal learning and employment goals.

An adult literacy and basic skills agency serving all of Prince Edward County, participant learners and their reasons for attending vary.

“There is no ‘typical’ learner, but lots of common themes; poverty, depression, anxiety, poor health, poor self-concept,marginalization, feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness.

PELC aims to work with people to make the changes that they want to make in their live,” Executive Director Kathy Kennedy said.

Funds raised from the event and a raffle currently being held will support adult literacy training in the form of scholarship funds for adult students.

During intermission, Kennedy will offer a short presentation on PELC and the 100-plus county residents they help annually.

Warr is excited about the cast that will undertake the performance, including

Kimmett who reached out to be involved.

“We posted on our facebook page that we were going to put on Love and right away she responded that absolutely loved the show and would love to have a role,” Warr said of the Second City veteran and Yarker Native.

Tickets are $22 and are available at the Regent Theatre Box Office or online at www.theregenttheatre.org.

The show is sponsored

by City Revival, Books & Company and Huff Estates.

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Lester up for challenge as Youth Unlimited director Youth minister looks to build relationships to help spread Gospel message Jason Parks

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“Bring them on.”

That's the response from YFC/Youth Unlimited director of Prince Edward County Sami Lester to any student at PECI that might have a tough question.

Taking over the role of head of the local young adult ministry that operates inside Prince Edward Collegiate Institute from Andrew MacKay, Lester has been on the job for less than a month and she said in a recent sit down interview with the Gazette that life at PECI has changed since she graduated in 2007.

“I wonder if teens are way more comfortable chatting via text or messenger than speaking face to face.

They pretend they don't recognize me in the hallways but they love to chat with me on Facebook every night,” Lester laughs. “Social media has definitely overtaken face-to-face contact at the school.”

With 600-plus students to appeal to, Lester reflects YFC/Youth Unlimited's commitment to impact youth through broad exposure to the message and discipling those who respond, creating leaders will surface and help to shape Canada's future.

Lester expects her ministry to stick to the struc-

new Director PECI alum Sami Lester is back at the school as Director of the local YFC/Youth Unlimited ministry, taking over for Andrew MacKay. Lester graduated from the local secondary school in 2007. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) ture and mandate of YFC/Youth Unlimited but

she added she will also be realistic with her skill set.

“I look at what I love to do and therefore what do I bring to the table?” Lester said “I love to snowboard. I love to travel and try new foods. How can I then take those things and appeal to students?”

It's through events, trips, fun activities and weekly Campus Life meeting groups that Lester hopes a good time will flow into a discussion about spirituality and Christianity.

“It's about building friendships and relationships and, eventually, I hope to share the message, share the Gospel. I tell them 'I love Jesus and this is how my life has been changed by what I believe.',” Lester said.

In terms of answering the tough questions some students might have about faith, God and religion, Lester isn't about to shy away.

“I think questions are so important and what's sad is that some people can't answer them. Sometimes the people around you aren't capable of answering them and that's why I encourage people to ask questions about life, faith, relationships. That's where the discussion starts,” she added.

Lester is available to speak with high school-age youth through her e-mail address, sami@qyfc.com.

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With forecasts calling for winds of nearly 100 kilometres per hour Friday, the Prince Edward County fire department expected it could be responding to several calls about downed power lines.

Only one call came, however, as Loyalist Parkway resident James Cockburn noticed something out of his front window east of Picton at about 9:30 a.m.

“I saw two limbs come down and right away I was concerned,” he said. “I thought it would hit the road or someone would catch fire.”

The limbs of the tall willow tree that Cockburn saw snapped power lines and twisted them into an ugly mess around a number of trees that had overgrown theline hanging over the north side of the road.

“I called Hydro and they said it would be a two-and-ahalf hour wait, so I called 911,” Cockburn said. “I was pleased with the response from the fire department, they were here within minutes.”

Though the severed created a spark and left some greenery smoking, there wasn’t enough power to permanently ignite the wet leaves, providing some relief for the fire crews standing by.

Still, the crews were cautious in securing the scene for

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hydro as incident commander Rob Manlow noted one high branch in particular was swaying seven or eight feet in the wind and it looked brittle enough to snap as well.

A hydro crew came and shut off the lines, causing three surges of power to light up the sky and later worked to ground the lines. A Hydro forestry crew was called in to trim away the dangerous trees and they restored power for affected customers by early afternoon.

Fire chief Scott Manlow said the department was “fortunate to only have one call across the county.”

Upon hearing the forecast, Manlow said he also instituted a burn ban for the day to ensure that no one’s fall burning got out of control. He said he was pleased that citizens took the warning to heart and there were no incidents.

“We appreciate their cooperation and obviously they understood why we put the ban in place.The ban was

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mander Rob Manlow shows a Hydro responder the mess of power lines that hung over Loyalist Parkway as a result of downed tree limbs. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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SOLD Newly constructed home in the popular Pineridge subdivision. Full Tarion warranty included. See feature sheet for all the specs and inclusions. $429,000 MLS 2134318 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

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First time offered for sale. Spacious 3 bedroom country home on a well treed, 1 acre lot. Large bright kitchen, dining room with patio doors leading to deck, spacious living room with bay window, good size bedrooms plus in- law- suite potential. New roof 2013. Plenty of space for the children to play & gardens for the gardener. Within the vicinity of Black River for boating & fishing. Asking 219,900 MLS 2136958 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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

3 Bedroom Waterfront retreat. New garage with insulated bunkie. Close to Lake on the Mountain, vineyards, restaurants and marinas. Spectacular sunsets and private Muskoka feeling at the water. $298,000 MLS 2132240 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

STUNNING LAKEFRONT CENTURY HOME $825,000 Welcome to Lake Ontario in the heart of Wellington. Beautiful private lot with delightful period home and separate carriage house. Immaculate 4 bedroom, 3 bath century home has been totally updated while carefully preserving the original character. MLS ®2131396 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

OPEN HOUSE

Minutes from Trenton & Brighton, close to Pres`quille & North Beach Provincial Parks. Century farm house, old country charm with the dependability of all the upgrades of a new build. Private dead-end road, 5.5 ac lush landscaping. Recent upgrades include new roof, eavestrough, propane furnace, wiring, plumbing pressure system & pump, kitchen, both baths, large media room, pine floors - too much to mention it all! Large 2 car garage with lean-to. $229,900 MLS 2136491

Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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Well established Retirement Home. Be your own boss and own a spot of paradise.

Wonderful Retirement Home zoned for 9 residents plus owners quarters. Sits on a mature 2+ acre of land. 12 bedrooms, 13 baths, 5 propane fireplaces, many with sunrooms attached. Beautiful park-like yard and surroundings. Many new upgrades. Zoning permits several uses. This home can easily be converted back to the beautiful family home that it was for many years. MLS 2136553 KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep cell 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net

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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 SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. quinteisle.com Brokerage

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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 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

ARGYLE CRES. – Great Picton location. This special home needs a new family to make it their own! Split-level design features an eat-in kitchen with walk-out, living/dining room on main level, 3 bedrooms incl. master with ensuite bath & reno’d 4-pce. bathroom on upper level. Lower level offers lots of living space & new 3-pce bath with laundry. Early possession possible. $239,000 MLS# 2136192 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

On the Picton bluff towering over the harbour, the stateliest home in town, CIRCA 1859, widely recognized for its grandeur, grey rubblestone finish and majestic rooftop lantern. 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, 12 ft. ceilings, gracious living spaces, hdwd floors, 2 fireplaces. $799,900 MLS 2133401

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

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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 insulated and drywalled basement. Good well with trickle system and a 3,000 gallon cistern for backup. Double garage. Central Air. 3 baths.Large MB with ensuite. Nice Property. $349,000 MLS 2136616 KRISTEN RUTGERS, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

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 GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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SOLD EVERYONE'S DREAM 17 acre hobby farm with lovely brick home. 2 barns, driveshed and extra outbuildings in the most picturesque country setting. MLS 2136294

Prince Edward County Realty Inc. LINDA MIDDLETON, Broker of Record/Owner Brokerage 613-476-7800 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

GRACIOUS WATERFRONT LIVING $987,000 Just under 3 acres with private tree lined entrance to magnificent home on the shores of Adolphus Reach. Finished walk out basement, 3 car garage, 2 way fireplace in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home. MLS®2113636 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!!! 20 MILL STREET BLOOMFIELD 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with detached garage on corner lot with great visibility on the Art's Trail. Great opportunity for studio, gallery or home based business. Bright, full of character and charm and freshly painted throughout. Immediate closing available MLS 2136433 LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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PICTON This 3 bedroom brick Picton bungalow has a huge over-sized town lot and is perfect for a young family with close proximity to public and high schools or retirees who love to garden! In a lovely neighbourhood within walking distance to downtown, this home had many renovations in the last few years. $209,900 MLS 2135113 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com

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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

16 JOHN STREET 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 saltwater 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

- 4 BEDROOMS! - FINISHED BASEMENT! - POOL!

ONT! WATERFR

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

CAPE COD

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

SIT WITH US AND DESIGN YOUR NEW HILDEN HOME!

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 IMMEDIATE POSSESSION

Veronica Norton*

Waterview building lot located at Prinyer`s Cove.

Close to Public Park and boat launch. $34,000 mLS 2134582

CHEAPER THAN RENT!

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

WATERVIEW

Veronica Norton*

Level, south facing, 2 acre waterview building lot located just 5 mins west of Wellington on beautiful Huyck`s Pt Rd. $150,000 mLS 2130436

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

Set on a double lot, this 4200sqft 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. $249,900 mLS 2135954

CHARMING!

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 JAne ST – Picton’s popular address! Main floor features open concept kitchen/dining, dining room, living room, den, laundry room with wall-to-wall storage & 3 pce. bath. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms & 4 pce. bath. Completely updated – ready to move into. Flexible closing date. $329,000 mLS 2135330

WATERFRONT

Ron Norton*

Stunning 3.7 Acre waterfront building lot on Lake Ontario. Build your dream home on this private lot located just 5 mins west of Wellington and 25 mins south of the 401. $350,000 mLS 2130315

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

Kevin Gale*

Affordable living opportunity! 2 bedroom mobile home near Picton. New propane furnace & central air unit. All new appliances. Monthly fee includes taxes, water, road maintenance & land lease. $74,900 mLS 2136040

NEW LISTING

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

Attention First Time Home Buyers! Featuring 3 generous bedrooms, a walkin 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. 2 sheds are included and there is a double driveway. The property is the first one in the subdivision - Privacy! $149,000 mLS 2136707

Tammy Beaumont* 613-242-3045

”Easy keeper! Low maintenance!

Short walk to Picton!! Quick possession!"

Call me for info!!” $220,000 mLS 2135523

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

18 FIRST Ave, WeLLIngTon Sun filled rooms, open concept floor plan. New furnace and air conditioner (2011), shingles (2010), some new windows, new back door, renovated kitchen. Gleaming hardwood floors on main level, original pine floors on lower level. Open concept living/dining area, 3 bedrooms on main level and 1 on lower level.

Farmers fields add to the privacy. $259,000 mLS 2136179

OPEN HOUSE

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

OPEN HOUSE

Sun nov 10 12:30-2pm

Tony Scott*

16 John STReeT 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Newly renovated custom kitchen, maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, apron sink and prep island. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard, salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement. $424,000 mLS 2136135

Tony Scott*

Impressive quality built executive home less than 5 minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, professionally landscaped with backyard oasis. 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

*Sales Representative **Broker

Kristen Rutgers*

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

Kevin Gale*

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

3 bedroom home on a private 1 acre lot 10 minutes from Picton. Very clean and shows well. Perfect for first time buyers or vacation rental. $138,000 mLS 2135422

CoZY 3 BeDRoom home Located in the heart of Hillier wine country, this home has been recently renovated. New windows, new wiring, new vinyl siding, new well and new propane fireplace. Ideal starter home or rental property.

Priced to sell at $149,900 mLS 2136706

Ron Norton* Build your dream home on this great parcel. Fifty acres vacant land with approximately 35 acres workable, 6 acres more or less of hard & soft wood bush and 8 pasture acres. Acreage to be verified. 15 min south of Belleville & 10 min north of Wellington. $185,000 mLS 2136692

Ron Norton* Beautiful waterfront building lot on the quiet and pristine East Lake. This lot is within walking distance of Outlet Provincial Park with its famous sand beach and campground and only a 15 min drive into Picton. Drilled well in place. $229,000 mLS 2134305

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Beautiful views of Lake Consecon will delight you when you build your dream home here. 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! $249,000 mLS 2136561

Ted Surridge*

Excellent parcel adjacent to Highways #37 and 401, consisting of a 2 storey, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. A detached 4600 square foot steel building housing a manufacturing operation of marine and automotive, etc., castings. This operating business has been established since 1964. Plus, an adjacent .6 acre vacant lot with a drilled well. Total area consists of approx. 2 acres. $300,000 mLS 2134754

OPEN HOUSE

Sun, nov 10 1-2:30pm

Kristen Rutgers*

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

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Renovated waterfront home has excellent boating, fishing and swimming. Expansive 36x30ft. deck leads to level waterfront.

The detached garage has workbenches and garage door opener. Only 15 minutes to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park! $319,000 mLS 2135031

OPEN HOUSE

Sun, nov 10 1-3pm

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

Sun, nov 10 1-2:30pm

Kristen Rutgers*

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

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

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

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

3+ ACRES

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 50 ACRES with two road frontages – Loyalist Parkway (close to Canadian Tire) & Talbot Street, adjacent to existing subdivision. Ideal location for Commercial & residential development. Rare find so close to Picton! Contact us for full details. $1.6 million mLS 2115169

CIRCA 1890

Herb Pliwischkies*

pIneRIDge SuBDIvISIon phASe II We are ready to accept your reservations on Phase II, 46 lot development. Photo is taken from elevation on 2nd phase. Several builders to choose from. Builders terms available. Reserve your water view lot before they are gone. Call Herb for more details.

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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 Call Kelly McMurter, Sales Rep.

Re/Max Finest Realty Inc., Brokerage

613-929-7355 9 Commercial Court Napanee 613-354-5435

feng shui 101

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Homestead

Did you know?

There are "must have" feng shui principles that support vibrant health in your home.

• fresh, good quality air • clutter free space • natural light Take care of these priorities and then you can apply more specific feng shui cures.

For a free 1/2 consultation call Cheryl Griese, Broker ReMax Quinte Ltd. (certified in Western direct: 613.921.1311/613.476.5900 School of Feng Shui)

WATERFRONT ON MUSCOTE BAY!

uinte Isle®

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The Seller has engineered drawings for the lot showing the best location for the house, septic, and driveway. Buyer can visualize what steps to take next in building their new home on the water.

Close to Belleville, in an area of beautiful homes...take that next step and call today! Asking $113,900! MLS #2134094

399-2134

Real Estate Inc. (613) Brokerage

287 Main St. Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0 • Fax 399-2140 sharon@quinteisle.com www.quinteisle.com SHARON ARMITAGE, OWNER/BROKER OF RECORD *Member of the Quinte and District Real Estate Board Inc.

Cheryl Griese Broker

ReMax Quinte Ltd. direct: 613.921.1311 613.476.5900

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, barn plus small animal 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

for industrial or storage. MLS 2134617

Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613

FOR LEASE

MLS® 2136463 Call 613-399-2134

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

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

SHARON ARMITAGE Broker of Record

GEORGE REID

Broker

The Inspectors Corner

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Attic Insulation

As the price of energy continues to rise reducing our energy consumption is now becoming a priority and the attic space is a simple area to look at. To many times I come across homes with minimal insulation levels in the attic and uninsulated attic hatches.

The attic and attic hatch are areas that homeowners tend to ignore, it’s not intentional it’s just one of those areas that is out of sight – out of mind. With no insulation at the hatch cover, a tremendous amount of heat can escape. It is almost as if there was an open hole in the ceiling.

Today’s recommended amount of insulation in the attic space is R-50. R-value is the measurement of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry. R-values and their metric equivalent, RSI values, are a way of labelling the effectiveness of insulating materials. The higher the R value or RSI value, the more resistance the material has to the movement of heat.

Determining how much insulation you have in the attic is not always easy. There is no one rule that fits all when it comes to the different types of insulation and their R-factor.

Each type of insulation and its manufacturer advertise different R-ratings dependant on the material. There is a simple rule of thumb for R-50 loose fill (blown) insulation either fiberglass or cellulose the two types commonly installed; For fiberglass the depth of insulation should be 18-20"; if cellulose is used it’s about 14-15".

Below are the three most common attic insulation types: • Cellulose - Cellulose attic insulation is made from recycled wood fibers (like newspapers).

It is a loose-fill type of insulation. Unlike fiberglass, it will not irritate your skin, throat or eyes. It has a higher R-value per

inch than fiberglass loose-fill but also tends to settle more.

• Loose-fill fiberglass - Loosefill fiberglass typically has a lower R-value than both fiberglass batt and cellulose. However, it can be easier to install than fiberglass batt and does not settle as much as cellulose.

Fiberglass can be very irritating to your skin, eyes and throat.

• Fiberglass batt - Fiberglass batt comes in rolls or short rectangles. These batts fit nicely between wood studs but are more difficult to maneuver around things like chimneys, vents and light fixtures. Also, fiberglass can be very irritating.

I find a significant number of deficiencies when it comes to examining the insulation in homes, including missing, insufficient, non-uniform distribution, and compacted. Also, loose fill fiberglass insulation has a tendency to get blown out of the corners with some roof styles and the orientation of the house. It is definitely worth the effort to check the attic space or have it checked. If you do it yourself, you'll need a ladder at the attic hatch, a flashlight, and a tape measure. Again, for safety's sake, do not actually enter the attic. The minimum amount of insulation needed in any attic should be at least R32, (12-14").

People also talk about payback periods for upgrading insulation levels in years. What people don't think about is the idea of comfort in the home, with less heat lost there is a small change in temperature from one area to the next, and the home has a higher resale value. With these two points alone, it's worth the investment.

As the cost of energy continues to increase, the added cost of upgrading the insulation levels is starting to really seem insignificant compared to ridiculously high energy bills.

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, Phil 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 duties as a landlord and those of your tenants. Next, make sure that you get the right kind of insurance coverage – as long as your home complies with municipal 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.

Do you have a real estate question for Phil?

If so, email www.AskPhil@OREA.com

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CENTRE ST. PICTON $284,500 MLS® 2134726 PICTONHOMES.COM

CENTURY HOME IN PICTON SPACIOUS ROOMS GORGEOUS YARD AND PERENNIALS, STEPS FROM ALL AMENITIES $399,000 MLS® 2136134 613-403-1466

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262 COUNTY ROAD 8 $350,000 MLS® 2135977 MBGARDINER@YAHOO.COM

PARK-LIKE SETTING~OPEN DESIGN! $349,900 MLS® 2135744 613-969-2044

610 FT OF SHORELINE 86 COLLIERS ROAD $399,000 MLS® 2135892 613-920-2700

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Diane Woods

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OWEN STREET, PICTON $217,500 MLS® 2135042 PICTONHOMES.COM

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

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PRICED TO SELL 3 BR LARGE FENCED YARD, STEEL ROOF, FINISHED BASEMENT NEW GAS FURNACE IN JAN 2013, EXCELLENT WELL 613-403-1466

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

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PRESQU’ILE WATERFRONT LIVING! $669,000 MLS® 2136242 613-969-2044

CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES 28 MARY STREET EAST $159,900 MLS® 2132409 MBGARDINER@YAHOO.COM

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

MULTI-FAMILY HOME $575,000 MLS® 2123582 PICTONHOMES.COM

A NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE! NEW OFFERING ~ 5.3 ACRES $399,900 MLS® 2137023 613-969-2044

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Affordable 2 bdrm Home in Great Picton neighbourhood. Garage, Deck & Perennial Gardens. $164,000 2135078 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

CLASSIC TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME

Beautiful wrap around veranda. Style and elegance, large principal rooms, rear deck over looking Westlake, 119 ft. lake front. $425,000 MLS 2136424 Gary Morden

VACANT LAND AVAILABLE

MLS 2130123 2.7 Acre wooded bldg lot $65,000 MLS 2130317 3.3 Acre waterfront lot $349,000 MLS 2132642 98 Acres waterfront $485,000 MLS 2130092 10 Acre wf building lot $149,900 MLS 2131464 52 Acres level farm land $124,900 To view call Hugh Jackson or Tracey Dickson

CHERRY VALLEY WITH WATER VIEW

2500s q ft, 3 bedroom home. Large 2 car heated double garage. 40x 60 separate garage/workshop. $439,000 MLS 2135106 Paul Gentile or Vince Martel

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577 FOXTON ROAD $224,500 MLS 2136727 Spacious, bright, charming home on 2.6 acres. 3/1 bdrms & 2 bthrms, 2 outbuildings. Views of countryside. Call Joy Humphrey 613-849-5999

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Century Home in Picton. Original Character throughout. Covered Porch & Wrap around Veranda. $259,900 2132709 Call The Youngs (613) 476-2100

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Open concept with wood heatilator fireplace and custom built kitchen. 3 car garage/barn, 31 acres. $394,000 MLS 2136481 Steve Sensenstein

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Quiet country living close to Picton. Bright & Sunny Custom Built Bungalow. Beautifully landscaped 7.4 acres + trails/woods. $399,000 MLS 2130858 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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Exceptional Executive Class Home & Waterfront Property. Could be your own private marina! $1,200,000 MLS 2133343 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

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FABULOUS VIEWS - OAK HILLS

1379B FRANKFORD ROAD (between Belleville & Frankford) $369,900 MLS 2135488 10 min. drive to Quinte Mall. 1.08 acres, privacy. Gas furnace & fireplace. Good well. Call Elsie Wiersma 613-848-4810

WELLINGTON BUILDING LOT

Carefully renovated and fully updated. 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths. $349,900 MLS 2133448 To view call Tracey Dickson or Hugh Jackson

Walk to downtown & close to the Millennium Trail, public school and the new Essroc Community Centre and Arena. Municipal services available. No through traffic - dead end street. Last lot available in this development. $66,000 MLS 2133820 Call Carol Brough

Home of the Week DESIGN FOR LIVING DESIGN FOR LIVING

Plan No. SHSW00124

SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACE INSIDE

Outside, the turret bay and wraparound porch create lovely and interesting curb appeal. Inside, a seethrough fireplace sheds warmth toboth the living room and the dining room.

The kitchen island has room for casual seating and opens to a cozy sitting area. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys a bay window and private bath with a corner tub. Two more bedrooms are linked by a full bath. A bonus room off the land-ing would make a great home theatre.

First Floor: 880 sq. ft.

Second Floor: 880 sq. ft.

Total: 1,760 sq. ft.

Bonus Space: 256 sq. ft.

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SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACE INSIDE First Floor: 880 sq. ft.

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Total: 1,760 sq. ft.

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Plan No. SHSW00124

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Spectacular country setting! This 20 acres parcel is yours to enjoy only Beautiful 5.2 ac building lot, Waupoos Wine Country. Rolling terrain, mature 10 minutes from Picton and a short distance to the 401. Build your dream trees, well in place. Area of significant properties. home with an abundance of privacy or continue to farm a portion. $88,200 MLS 2131827 $85,000 MLS 2135029 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com www.monicaklingenberg.com

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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

Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Free-standing commercial condo, great street presence, big open space, access to abundant parking, steps from Main Street! One-of-a-kind in Picton, waiting for the right entrepreneur. Exceptionally affordable, ready for you! $119,000 MLS 2136310 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

13 LAKE STREET, PICTON SAT, NOV 9TH 1-3PM This recently renovated 1 ½ story, two-bedroom home with a newly installed gas furnace is an ideal investment property or for the first-time home owner. The four original tin ceilings give it the “County” charm. $139,000 Peter Lynch 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

Charming raised bungalow, quietly travelled street, short walk to downtown. Great for first time home buyers, lower level walkout just waiting to be finished. 3 bedroom home, great natural light through the new windows in almost all rooms. Large sunroom, laundry, separate entrance.

Newer roof. Move in and enjoy! $195,000 MLS 2135800 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.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

Hidden gem in Bloomfield, steps from shops and cafes of Main Street! Appealing Victorian, generous landscaped lot near the millpond. Expansive main floor, eat-in kitchen, large family room, exquisitely-detailed reception rooms.

2 bedrooms with added closet space. Perfect home for a couple! $295,000 MLS 2135967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com

5 Bedroom 2 bath renovated century home with in-law suite, many upgrades throughout. 8.1 acres, perennial gardens, fruit trees, gazebo and plenty of privacy. Quonset, workshop storage area and a small barn for commercial use. Close to Picton & the 401. Priced to sell! Great value $325,000 MLS 2134598 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* 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

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

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

Ideal executive bungalow, lots of room for the grandkids! Located close to everything. Garage, landscaped gardens, 3 bathrooms, main floor den/family room, 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 more in the walk-out lower level. Fireplace, hardwood floors and a new kitchen in 2012! $359,000 MLS 2135601 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Glenora Estates Drive, beautiful views over Prince Edward Bay! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept dining-living family room, den, walk out screened porch . Lower family-recreational room, bathroom, wet-bar facilities and large walkout. Access to water at the foot of your driveway! $379,000 MLS 2134147 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Waterfront bungalow, 7 acres, overlooking the Mill Pond. Built in 1964. Over 600ft waterfront, new drilled well, new metal roof, large barn, severance potential. 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, open concept, double sided fireplace.

Large lower level. Close to Milford/Picton, Sandbanks Beach. $390,000 MLS 2136186 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

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

Spectacular sunrises & sunsets from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. 188`+ waterfront on Prince Edward Bay. Views to Cape Vessy, Waupoos and Kingston in the distance. Pristine water for swimming with the soothing lap of the waves. New roof 2012. Historic workshop building. $398,000 MLS 2136901 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

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43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

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Originally designed for the physically disabled, great family home with inlaw suite or separate guest quarters. Count the features: elevator, hardwood floors, spectacular new kitchen, family room, 4 bedrooms, 2 offices! Double garage, pergola, and garden building, too! Spectacular views! $439,000 MLS 2134547 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg www.monicaklingenberg.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.

125+’ sandy waterfront, 2.2 ac. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Perfect retreat for retiree. Great room, cathedral ceiling, loft master bedroom. 2 bedrooms on main level. Finished lower level, 10` ceilings. Insulated, heated bunkie with a belvedere, hydro and phone. Deck, propane BBQ hookup, $449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* hot tub. Dock, sheltered cove. $497,000 MLS 2135882 Gail Forcht** www.lauriegruer.com www.homeinthecounty.com

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.

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. $499,000 MLS 2132615 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $599,000 MLS 2132112 Lori Slik* www.samsimone.com www.asenseofplace.ca

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$695,000 MLS 2132740 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* shop with entrance from the garage. $695,000 MLS 2135451 Liz Jones* www.samsimone.com www.realestatepicton.com

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

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Perfect “lifestyle” opportunity in downtown Picton: 3-bedroom Guildcrest home, turnkey variety store in high-traffic location. Faces LCBO and sits on route to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Comprehensive business offers Ontario Lottery, groceries, ice, dry-cleaning transfer, excellent storage.

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.

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!

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.

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

Contemporary Custom built waterfront home, 35x15 boat slip with lift. Waterviews from every room, spectacular sunsets. Hardwood & ceramic floors. 3 fireplaces. Vaulted ceilings, formal dining plus great recreation room, hot tub and sauna. Stunning quality home, will impress the most discriminating buyer. $1,078,000 MLS 2132559 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

$649,000 MLS 2132758 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$895,000 MLS 2131687 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$679,000 MLS 2132140 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$895,000 MLS 2132060 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Grand dame of Main Street!—impeccably restored, featured on “House and Garden” tours! Spectacular reception rooms, pine floors, high ceilings. French doors, etched glass. Gourmet kitchen! Beautiful master suite, separate guest spaces. Carriage house for entertaining or a studio.

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!

Elegant waterfront home, 2.26 ac, panoramic views of the Bay of Quinte.

Heated inground pool, boardwalk to water’s edge. Open concept home, gourmet kitchen, great room, fireplace, dining room, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, professional landscaping, minutes from Trenton and Belleville. $899,000 MLS 2132025 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

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Ann Cooper

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Sales Representative

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A County landmark! Handsome historically-significant waterfront home, 1.2 ac, heart of Wellington. 225` spectacular shoreline, views of the Sandbanks! Sprawling lawns, appealing ponds. 1880 house, high ceilings, beautiful staircase, grand reception rooms. $949,000 MLS 2134664

LIST LOCAL • MARKET GLOBAL Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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CLUES ACROSS

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Korean writer Mogeum 44. 007's creator Flemming 45. Ursine animal 47. Voyage 49. Pageant title 54. A woman's undergarment 55. A treeless grassy plain

LAST WEEK’S SOLVED

1. Reverberation 5. Sonny's ex wife 9. Drives elephant 11. High-spirited tomboy 13. Plans 15. Gather materials together 16. Brew 17. Discovery child star 19. Stalk of a moss capsule 21. Capital of Yemen 22. Local area network 23. Belgrade River 25. Straight or bobby 26. Tennis player rank 28. Helped (archaic)

— This week’s crossword — 56. Anarchic 58. Gun dog 59. Coat of wool 60. These (old English) 61. Somalian shilling CLUES DOWN

1. Birds of prey 2. Fastest land animal 3. Judge's moniker (abbr.)

4. Part of Uttar Pradesh 5. Italian crooner Perry 6. Syringe 7. Articles fit to eat 8. Replace spent bullets 9. International metal polish 10. New Mexico artist town 11. Elf (Brit.)

12. Glowing gas element 14. Break suddenly 15. Blue colored 18. Br. children's author Blyton 20. Limicoline bird 24. Burn plants 26. Gulf of, Aegean Sea inlet 27. Clysters 29. Leguminous fruit 31. Large tub 33. Member of U.S. Navy 35. Having physical sensation 36. Colors clothes 38. Plural of 33 down

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, seek the advice of a mentor or confidante when a puzzling situation presents itself this week. Another person's perspective might be all you need to solve this problem.

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This week, spend some time resting and relaxing, and you will have the energy needed to go forward.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may be looking for something new to occupy your time. Try learning a new sport or language. It will keep your brain sharp and pass the time in a productive way.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, this week is a great time to stop procrastinating and to get back on track. Figure out a time when you have the most energy, and dive right into the task at hand.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, get behind a cause that will benefit your community. You have been interested in giving back to others, and this week presents a great opportunity to do just that.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you love to socialize with friends and family, but lately time has been hard to come by. Plan a get-together with friends and family.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you can handle difficult situations with ease and your loved ones know it. When such a situation presents itself this week, don't be afraid to take charge.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, others trust what you have to say and want to follow along with your guidance. Cherish this trust and think carefully before making decisions that affect your loved ones.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, sort out an ongoing issue that has been compromising your focus at work. Once you clear your mind, you can once again focus on your career.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may find yourself spending more time with your social circle than your family in the next few days.

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